DONCASTER & DISTRICT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
FORMED IN 1914
WINNERS ENCLOSURE FOR KATHY
Kathy Black of Haslam Park became the first DDBA Ladies Handicap Winner since 2009 as she lifted the winner’s trophy on Sunday after a final victory over Pat Maltby of Adwick St Lawrence.
In an attempt to try and revive a ladies handicap competition in Doncaster, a Presidents Shield style competition was introduced for ladies with a handicap of 4 and over to enter. Despite 70+ female bowlers in Doncaster being eligible to play in the competition there were only 10 entries for this year. But despite all, the competition went ahead at Armthorpe Welfare and Kathy Black came out on top.
A very hot day as the continued sunshine graced the green at Armthorpe, it was a fabulous day had by all and something to build on for the future going forward. Kathy played very well all day and despite not being the lowest ranked handicap on the day, Kathy took full advantage of her handicap as she worked through the field.
A very well done to Kathy and a big thank you and well done to all the ladies who took part on the day. We hope this competition can build and grow for the future and gives our Doncaster ladies a competition that they feel confident to enter and is also a great starting point for any female bowlers who would like to build some confidence to play in a more competitive format.
Please support this competition going forward.
Full Results Below
Prelim Round
Marie Ball (9) 21-19 (4) Jo Stubbs
Ann Strickland (9) 21-09 (9) Hazel Heap
Quarter Final
Marie Ball (9) 15-21 (9) Ann Strickland
Pat Maltby (7) 21-18 (7) Wendy Oxborough
Jackie Stock (8) 21-12 (9) Linda Crookes
Mo Elwiss (7) 10-21 (6) Kathy Black
Semi Final
Ann Strickland (9) 10-21 (7) Pat Maltby
Jackie Stock (8) 14-21 (6) Kathy Black
Final
Pat Maltby (7) 10-21 (6) Kathy Black
2 FROM 2 FOR WOODLANDS PARK
Woodlands Park made it 2 wins from 2 finals in 2 nights this year as they retained their Hospital Cup title when they defeated Carcroft Village SC at Brodsworth Welfare on the closing night of DDBA Finals Week.
The final game of the week and arguably the best was saved for last. A very good match up on paper as the team sheets were submitted, and as the game started Woodlands showed yet again the power they have in their team. 3 out of the first 4 games went in favour of Woodlands with Craig Hill getting back to his best after a couple of years away, Martin Wilson got over the line against former teammate Ryan Lysons after a very tricky start and David Patrickson Jnr came off with a narrow 21-20 victory over Gavin Straker. Ray Mortimer being the only winner for Carcroft as he defeated Andy Mailer 21-14.
An 11-chalk lead for Woodlands Park at the halfway stage and it was a case of keeping things clean and tidy in the second half. Both sides walked away with 2 winners a piece in the second half with a somewhat magical display of corner bowling from Jeff Shipley as he defeated Matty Griffiths 21-05 and cemented victory for his team.
Woodlands came away with 5 winners out of the 8 but 3 valiant victories from the Carcroft men in Ray Mortimer, Craig Oddy and Tyler Lysons stopped a complete domination for the second night in a row.
Full Time result 126 – 150 to Woodlands Park.
Full results on the Midweek Section of the website.
WOODLANDS SHOW THEIR CLASS
Woodlands Park ‘A’ showed what they were all about on Thursday 8th August as they dominated in the Brooke Farm Handicap Grand Final against Brodsworth Welfare ‘B’ at Armthorpe Welfare.
A great achievement for Brodsworth Welfare ‘B’ to reach the final of the Brooke Farm Handicap final but it was always going to be a big ask to defeat a very strong Woodlands Park team. Despite that, a 46-point start for Brodsworth would of give them something to play for and cling to but right from the off Woodlands took advantage and came to win. It was a full house for Woodlands Park by the end, as all eight came away as winners with some very dominant displays from their vastly experienced side. Stand out performances from Andy Mailer, David Patrickson Jnr, Steve Shannon and Malc Fox as all four help their side with single figure wins.
It's most definitely a great achievement for Brodsworth Welfare to reach the final and a touch of class from the Woodlands Park skipper, Tom Boyd Snr in his closing speak said how well some of Brodsworth players had played throughout the final and finished by telling them to “stick at it and you’ll definitely be back”.
Thanks to Armthorpe Welfare for hosting. Another wicket in good condition and another good crowd in to watch as the two sides went at it. Arguably the biggest crowd of the week as spectators came to see if Brodsworth could cause a big upset. It wasn’t to be this year but a good group of players at Brodsworth and brilliant to see the club building for a healthy future in Doncaster.
Full Time result 175 – 124 to Woodlands Park ‘A’
Full result is on the Midweek section of the website.
HISTORY FOR TICKHILL BC
Tickhill made club history on Wednesday 7th August as they lifted their first ever club title when they defeated pre match favourites Denaby Welfare in the Eric Warren Cup Grand Final at Carcroft Village SC.
Tickhill BC who have had 3 previous final appearances in the Eric Warren Cup started the game with a 7-chalk advantage as the handicaps were totted up, but Denaby had turned that around by the halfway stage having 3 out of 4 winners in the first half thanks to Paul McIntyre, Michael Taylor and Jim Ashcroft winning 21-15, 21-15 and 21-09. The only winner for Tickhill at that stage was Les Crownshaw with a 21-11 victory over Martin Scott.
It was only a slender lead for Denaby as the second half of the game started. Just 7 points in it overall and Tickhill still had a brilliant opportunity to snatch victory away from Denaby. The second half started with another win for the Denaby outfit, albeit a very narrow 21-20 win for Pat Downing but it cemented another point in the overall score for Denaby.
The three remaining players on the green for Tickhill had other plans however, and with some great support from members of Tickhill BC, Michael Dewsnap walked of the green beating Joey Walton 21-17 and got Tickhill back in the game with 2 results to come in. It all got very tense as the last two games played out and it went down to the wire as the two remaining games exchanged points as the match concluded. Spectators on the sides were trying to tot up the overall scores and teammates encouraged their players to keep going and bring victory home. The experience of Barry Binks came good for Tickhill as he walked off a 21-19 winner over Jim Downing and a few short minutes later it was all over, Tickhill had done it! Robert Bond defeated Billy Walton 21-14 and secured victory and history for Tickhill BC.
A superb game all round with everything a final deserves and the Tickhill faithful were ecstatic that they had done the job by the narrowest of margins.
Full Time result 194 – 189 to Tickhill BC.
Thank you to Carcroft Village SC for their fabulous hospitality as always. A good crowd was in to watch, and the green was in brilliant condition and played very well. Yet another great night of food and drink on offer and the gauntlet for the ‘battle of the kitchens’ from hosting clubs had been set for the rest of the week.
BUFTON CUP GLORY FOR DENABY WELFARE
Congratulations to Denaby Welfare ‘A’ as they lifted the Bufton Cup as 2024 champions on Tuesday 6th August at Tickhill BC where they defeated Pilkingtons Recreation in the Grand Final.
The Bufton Cup concluded with an 81 – 58 victory for Denaby with the long-term partnership of Ronnie Wood and Mark Scothern kicking off proceedings with an emphatic 21-06 win at Number 1. Sharon Fox and Kev Richardson recouped some of the deficit for Pilkingtons Rec at Number 2, beating the inform Paul Lawrence and Mark Coulson 21-18. The first half of the game saw Denaby lead by 12 points giving Pilkingtons an opportunity to take victory with only a 12-point deficit to make up.
However, the second half of the game didn’t start well for Pilks as they saw Gary Stanley and Zac Thompson go down 21-11 to the very good doubles partnership of Sarah Fox and Chris Jones. That left the game over with one result to come in. Ady Fox and Eamon Costello put up a great fight and played for pride as they took on the vastly experience pair of Graham Fox and Tommy Jones. The Pilks duo just missing out on personal victory as the Denaby pair came out eventual winners with a narrow 21-20 victory.
Full Time result 81-58 in favour of Denaby Welfare ‘A’.
A half decent crowd made the trip to Tickhill BC to watch the final and spectators and players alike enjoyed the incredible hospitality from the hosts with a great selection of food and drink on offer. A big Thank you to the wonderful Alan Greig for putting on food and to all the volunteers at Tickhill BC for their very kind hospitality.
Full Result is now on the doubles section of the website.
FOUR TIME CHAMPION FOR BARRASS
Congratulations to Tony Barrass who became a 4 Time Champion of the DDBA Individual Merit on Saturday 3rd August as he came through a final field of 8 after qualifying for the final earlier on in the day at Bentley BC.
49 Entries for this year’s Merit was the most we’ve seen in Doncaster for some time and having more entries than normal and not enough greens available for use it was decided that the competition would be run over two qualifying events and then a final 8 all on one day. Yorkshire Main and Bentley BC played fantastic hosts in the 2 qualifying events with the final 8 being played at Tickhill BC in the afternoon. 4 qualifiers at each venue, Tony being one of 8 who made it through his field at Bentley BC.
A bit of a disappointing turn out to the qualifiers with 16 late withdrawals but the qualifying events went ahead as planned.
Full Results Below.
At Yorkshire Main
Round One
Chris Jones 21-09 Steven Mantovani
Ray Mortimer 20-21 Steven Shannon
Shaun Hunt 21-09 Sean Higgins
Rob McGuire 21-14 David Clarke
Adam Morgan 14-21 Craig Oddy
Russell Fair 08-21 Paul Bayliss
Mark Gilbank 18-21 Craig Hill
Qualifying Round
Chris Jones 14-21 Steve Shannon
Shaun Hunt 08-21 Rob McGuire
Craig Oddy 15-21 Paul Bayliss
Craig Hill 21-20 Bev Shannon
Steve Shannon Drew NO. 7
Rob McGuire Drew NO. 4
Paul Bayliss Drew NO. 6
Craig Hill Drew NO. 8
At Bentley BC
Prelim Round
Jeff Bourke 21-08 Jacob Morgan
Carl Roberts 04-21 Alan Dickinson
John Richardson 21-06 John Kendell
Round One
Tony Barrass 21-17 Graham Garnett
Michael Wilcox 12-21 Ryan Lysons
Keith Ryde 21-07 David Knights
Jim Downing 18-21 Rob Clubbe
Jo Stubbs 06-21 Paul Morgan
Geoff Bratton 21-07 Paul Barnett
Dave Henson 08-21 Jeff Bourke
Alan Dickinson 21-07 John Richardson
Qualifying Round
Tony Barrass 21-14 Ryan Lysons
Keith Ryde 21-13 Rob Clubbe
Paul Morgan 21-17 Geoff Bratton
Jeff Bourke 21-16 Alan Dickinson
Tony Barrass Drew NO. 5
Keith Ryde Drew NO. 3
Paul Morgan Drew NO. 2
Jeff Bourke Drew NO. 1
Tickhill BC – Final 8
Quarter Final
Jeff Bourke 21-20 Paul Morgan
Keith Ryde 21-11 Rob McGuire
Tony Barrass 21-18 Paul Bayliss
Steve Shannon 15-21 Craig Hill
Semi Final
Jeff Bourke 21-14 Keith Ryde
Tony Barrass 21-11 Craig Hill
Final
Jeff Bourke 07-21 Tony Barrass
OVER 60'S DOUBLES CHAMPIONS.....AGAIN
Congratulations to Keith Ryde & John Richardson of Armthorpe Welfare who again lifted the DDBA Over 60's Doubles Trophies on Wednesday 17th July at Pilkingtons Pensioners. The pair came through 5 games on a rare, dry summers day and despite having to play in the prelim rounds the pair went from strength to strength as they manipulated their way through a tough field.
The experience duo came up against Jim Ashcroft & Steve Hall of Denaby Welfare who also made it a second doubles final in Doncaster this year. Commiserations to Jim & Steve as they just came up short on this occasion. The pair certainly played well together and moved through a tough bottom half of the draw despite not having much green knowledge and experience in Doncaster competition scene.
Huge thanks must go to Pilkingtons Pensioners for hosting the day long competition. Paul Rice and his team were down at the green early doors setting up and preparing the green for the days play and as always didn’t disappoint. Thank You.
Full Round Up & Results Below
1st Round
Tommy Jones & Paul Lawrence 21 – 07 Neil Gregory & Mick Harper
Ken Acornley & Shaun Hunt 08 – 21 Hilary Bennett & Keith Dawson
Maria Van Den Berg & Marie Ball 04 – 21 Eamon Costello & Kev Richardson
Keith Ryde & John Richardson 21 – 08 Peter Chatley & Graham Kendell
2nd Round
Tommy Jones & Paul Lawrence 21 – 12 Hilary Bennett & Keith Dawson
Eamon Costello & Kev Richardson 17 – 21 Keith Ryde & John Richardson
Paul Hirst & Gillian Roberts 07 – 21 Paddy Moyles & Margaret Smith
John Stead & Brian Cuffling 06 – 21 Graham Garnett & Jeff Shipley
Mick Atack & Mick Hibbett 13 – 21 Vic Greenfield & Bob Crowe
Mo Elwiss & Dennis White 07 – 21 Denise Green & Dave Henson
Jeff Bourke & John Ellery 06 – 21 Jim Ashcroft & Steve Hall
David Clarke & Geoff De Carteret 15 – 21 Pete Strutt & Russell Fair
Quarter Final
Tommy Jones & Paul Lawrence 20 – 21 Keith Ryde & John Richardson
Paddy Moyles & Margaret Smith 14 – 21 Graham Garnett & Jeff Shipley
Vic Greenfield & Bob Crowe 21 – 20 Denise Green & Dave Henson
Jim Ashcroft & Steve Hall 21 – 17 Pete Strutt & Russell Fair
Semi Final
Keith Ryde & John Richardson 21 – 09 Graham Garnett & Jeff Shipley
Vic Greenfield & Bob Crowe 07 – 21 Jim Ashcroft & Steve Hall
Final
Keith Ryde & John Richardson 21 – 09 Jim Ashcroft & Steve Hall
MAIDEN OVER 60'S TITLE FOR EAMON
Congratulations to Eamon Costello of Pilks Recreation, who lifted the Over 60's Merit for the first time last week at Haslam Park. Eamon came out on top after he manoeuvred through a difficult half of the draw including a first round clash with team mate Neil Gregory. Costello walked away as champion after a 21-16 victory over Hilary Bennett of Yorkshire Main, who coincidentally is the first female bowler to reach the final since the Over 60's Merit and the Pensioners Merit merged into one several years ago. A great achievement for Hilary.
As always, a big thank you to our hosts, Haslam Park who did a brilliant job as always and a huge thanks goes to Wendy and Carl who not only hosted the competition but also ran the competition through out the day.
Full draw and results below.
1st Round
Margaret Smith 16 - 21 Hilary Bennett
Ken Acornley 12 - 21 Paddy Moyles
John Richardson 21 - 11 Fred Nota
Mick Atack 11 - 21 Paul Lawrence
Pete Strutt 11 - 21 Rob Burridge
Geoff Bratton 21 - 05 Mo Elwiss
Paul Hirst 21 - 19 Graham Garnett
Jeff Bourke 21 - 16 Russell Fair
Eamon Costello 21 - 16 Neil Gregory
2nd Round
Dianne Burridge 21 - 10 Mick Hibbett
Michael Taylor 21 - 15 Dennis White
Shaun Hunt 20 - 21 Tommy Jones
Paul Morgan 19 - 21 Hilary Bennett
Paddy Moyles 14 - 21 John Richardson
Paul Lawrence 21 - 18 Rob Burridge
Geoff Bratton 12 - 21 Paul Hirst
Jeff Bourke 07 - 21 Eamon Costello
Quarter Final
Dianne Burridge 21 - 11 Michael Taylor
Tommy Jones 14 - 21 Hilary Bennett
John Richardson 21 - 11 Paul Lawrence
Paul Hirst 15 - 21 Eamon Costello
Semi Final
Dianne Burridge 17 - 21 Hilary Bennett
John Richardson 17 - 21 Eamon Costello
Final
Hilary Bennett 16 - 21 Eamon Costello
BACK TO BACK FOR ARMTHORPE
Armthorpe Welfare BC lifted The George Garnett Trophy for 2024 after a repeat of last year's final. The finals day, held at Pilkingtons Pensioners was contested between Carcroft Village SC, Armthorpe Welfare, Brodsworth Welfare & Woodlands Park on Saturday 25th May. The 4 clubs made it to the final after 3 rounds of group matches played in the early weeks of the season.
The two semi finals saw Carcroft Village SC play Armthorpe Welfare, whilst Brodsworth Welfare took on Woodlands Park. Armthorpe gave away an 18 chalk start against Carcroft Village SC as the handicaps came out as 39 - 21 and in the other semi final Brodsworth Welfare started the game with a 20 point lead with the handicaps reading 31 - 11. As it turned out both Armthorpe and Brodsworth walked away victorious after a couple of big winners in both games with Denise Green winning her game 21-03 and Jackie Fraser coming away 21-08 victor and eliminating the handicap advantage from the off. Steve Shannon helped Woodlands Park get back some of the 20 handicap with a convincing 21-09 win as the first game came off, but then an inspired Abbie-Jo Rhodes gave Brodsworth a huge lift with a 21-03 victory which set them on the way to cement the win with both Simon Rhodes and Dave Lowe winning to single figures, seeing Brodsworth Welfare reach the grand final for the second consecutive year.
Armthorpe Welfare got off to a flyer in the grand final. Brodsworth Welfare started the final with an 11 chalk advantage with the handicaps, but Armthorpe had other plans as the first 6 games all went in favour of last year's winners with two great wins from Andy Fowler and Keith Ryde as they won 21-07 and 21-10 to set them on their way. The game was all but over as the second half of the final kicked off and despite Armthorpe Welfare winning 8 of the 10 games in the final, Brodsworth's Simon Rhodes and Dave Lowe played for pride and came away 21-18 and 21-13 victors to hold back a Armthorpe whitewash.
A massive thanks goes to Pilks Pensioners for hosting the finals day. The hospitality was second to none keeping everyone fed and watered throughout the day. Thanks to Paul Rice for making sure the green was in fantastic condition despite a constant snow like invasion from the nearby trees. Thanks to all those that helped throughout the day including card markers, measurers and of course the spectators.
For full results & scores please visit the Saturday section under George Garnett Trophy >> The George Garnett Trophy Finals Day.
BIG 5 FOR MORGAN
Adam Morgan became 5 time Champion as he lifted the DDBA Hospice trophy again on Monday 6th May 2024. On a well overdue glorious Bank Holiday Weekend, Adam worked his way through a field of 36 players to walk away as champion despite having to over come a tricky first game against young Brodsworth Welfare hopeful Isaac Cook. Adam was 20 - 17 down before showing his experience to get over the line.
The competition that first ran in 1987 and is run using DDBA individual handicaps, opening up the competition to an upset or two along the way as players compete against each other. The competition gives the opportunity for players to go up against some of the best around Doncaster with a handicapped start. The only Doncaster competition that allows home bowlers to enter on the day. And this year saw the return of Shaun Hunt, formerly of Askern Welfare and now playing his bowls at Bentley BC. Having had the thick end of a 10-year hiatus away from the game, Shaun made his return to bowls this season and despite not sending any bowls during his time away, Shaun reached the final beating some great players along the way and at one point in the final led Adam 17-10. It was great to see Shaun back playing and it just goes to show a long time off doesn't always mean you need a long time to get back competing. A big well done to Shaun, it really was great to see.
Thank You to Adwick St Lawrence for hosting, the hospitality was fantastic, and it really was great to see a lot of the members there helping.
Full Scores Below
1st Round
Ken Acornley 09 - 21 Dan Gilbank
Danny Thickett 21 - 17 Keira Fox
Anthony Makin 19 - 21 Mark Daniels
Gary Parfitt 08 - 21 Paul Barnett
2nd Round
Dan Gilbank 19 - 21 Danny Thickett
Mark Daniels 21 - 15 Paul Barnett
Craig Bamford 21 - 12 Pete Strutt
Mark Coulson 18 - 21 Malc Cox
Paul Lawrence 21 - 17 Sean Higgins
Adam Morgan 21 - 20 Isaac Cook
Chris Jones 21 - 13 Thomas Colclough
Tommy Jones 21 - 18 Fred Nota
Mo Elwiss 19 - 21 Paul McIntyre
Shaun Hunt 21 - 15 Barry Maltby
Joey Walton 21 - 18 Jeff Bourke
Jacob Morgan 21 - 16 Graham Garnett
Simon Rhodes 21 - 20 Brian Nock
Wayne Fox 21 - 18 Chris Pattison
Russell Fair 09 - 21 Craig Oddy
Craig Hill 21 - 19 Gary Milner
Round of 16
Danny Thickett 21 - 08 Mark Daniels
Craig Bamford 21 - 10 Malc Cox
Paul Lawrence 12 - 21 Adam Morgan
Chris Jones 21 - 19 Tommy Jones
Paul McIntyre 09 - 21 Shaun Hunt
Joey Walton 11 - 21 Jacob Morgan
Simon Rhodes 21 - 18 Wayne Fox
Craig Oddy 15 - 21 Craig Hill
Quarter Final
Danny Thickett 21 - 16 Craig Bamford
Adam Morgan 21 - 17 Chris Jones
Shaun Hunt 21 - 15 Jacob Morgan
Simon Rhodes 18 - 21 Craig Hill
Semi Final
Danny Thickett 20 - 21 Adam Morgan