Author: Robbie

Seniors Update

SENIORS UPDATE

 

The Seniors Committee met on Thursday and have decided the following:

On 5th May at 13:00 there will be a quick meeting to decide on the Seniors Committee for this year.

At 14:00 there will be a hat taking place, which will be pairs. Hats will then take place on a weekly basis.

Further news will follow once decisions are made on Competition.

Club Update

Afternoon all

Just a quick update for you all.

When we open for bowling on the 17th April the sheets for the following competitions will be on the board for you to add your name should you wish to compete.

This year the competitions are OPEN FOR ALL – so Gents, Ladies, Seniors and Juniors can all take part.

 

Presidents Cup – singles.

Nominated Pairs – you pick your own pair.

Nominated Triples – you pick your own triple.

Handicap – singles.

2 Bowl – singles.

Closing date for entries the singles, pairs and triples will be on the sheets.

Entry sheets will also be on the noticeboard for the U25’s and the Junior Competitions.

It is hoped that the Competitions will start mid May.

We have many more planned as the season progresses.

 

13 sleeps to go until the bowling resumes.

Club Update

Evening all

The Committee met today to discuss opening for bowls, the reopening of the bar, for outside drinking and an official opening day.

I can confirm that on Saturday 17th April at 10:00 we will be open for bowling. There are a couple of issues with some parts of the greens so a couple of rinks will remain closed. We are not operating the booking system this time but you have to sign in for the track and trace. At this time you can play in a maximum of pairs.

On Monday 26th April the bar will be open from 15:00 with last orders at 21:00 for outside drinking with everyone out by 21:30. On the weekends the bar will be open earlier and will confirm the times nearer the date.

You will all receive a letter soon informing you of the Committee for the coming year as part of the AGM. The plan is to announce our new President and Committee on Saturday 1st May which will also be our official opening day, starting at 13:00.

I hope you are all looking forward to getting back to the Club but if you have any questions then please contact any Committee member to discuss.

Bowls Scotland Statement

A statement from Bowls Scotland:

“Bowls Scotland welcome yesterday’s Scottish Government announcement and the new details within the Strategic Framework which outlines the nations easing out of lockdown.

This was undoubtedly positive news for our sport as bowlers will be able to get back out on the green, at their club, for the season beginning next month. We are now working with
Sportscotland
and the Scottish Government to finalise our comprehensive Return to the Green COVID-19 guidance for clubs.
We are confident that we will be able to publish guidance and resources at the start of next week. In addition, this information allows us to refine our competition scenario planning and the Bowls Scotland Board of Directors will meet tomorrow evening to make a final decision on the competitive season. It is our intention to inform clubs of this by the end of this week.
In the meantime, please continue to stay safe and adhere to the current guidelines in place.”

Congratulations Nicky Mackay

Congratulations to Nicky Mackay who won the Sighthill Ladder 2020 competition.

Nicky and Robbie Hendry played today what was a terrific final. Nicky led 3-0 before Robbie fought back to level at 3-3. Nicky then furthered his lead to 5-3 but again Robbie fought back to level once more at 5-5.

The final end was close but Nicky edged it to win 6-5.

A thoroughly enjoyable final and Nicky has promised to buy every member a drink 🤣, ….ok, maybe not.