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Published: 20 September 2021

Last Updated: 20 September 2021

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2021 Competition Finals

The annual Club Competition Finals were held over the weekend of the 10^th,11th and 12^th September. It was great to see so much support on each of the days by those of us who didn’t quite make it as far as the finals and were checking out the competition for next year.

Across the 3 days there were 12 finals. The weather was kind to us on every day and the standard of bowling was extremely high with a number of nail-biting finishes, but special mention must go to Robin Hicks and John Walker in The Taylor Cup. This is a first to 21 shots competition and the score reached 20 shots each. Ian managed to capture the scoreboard :-

So on to the final end and the final head and in the end it finished looking like this :-

with John Walker scoring 2 shots and claiming the victory.

Robin Hicks had 3 finals to play over the weekend across the three days. He warmed up on Friday evening losing in the Michael Jones Cup, played John Walker in the Taylor Cup on Saturday which we’ve just read about, losing in the last end, but finally won a nail biter in the Jubilee Handicap 22-19 on Sunday against Adrian Wilcox, the match neck and neck right to the end.

Other particularly close games were the Ladies Two Wood Cup that finished 16-14 with Marion finally beating Frances on the last end and the Josey Cup Married Pairs when the Ashfields won 17-16, going into the final end 1 shot down, this one providing an exciting finale to the Friday night matches.

There are pictures in the gallery here of all the winners plus some other photos taken over the 3 days.(Note - click on an image to expand it)

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The full list of winners is :-

Ford Cup                               Heather Hallchurch & Marion Keal

Victory Pairs                         Graham Watson & Mike Sawyer

Josey Cup                             Ann & John Ashfield

Michael Jones Cup                Ian Rutherford

Honour Cup                           Barbara Waters

Two Wood Cop                      Marion Keal

Taylor Cup                             John Walker

Walker Cup                            Chris Shannon

Pomeroy Cup                         Heather Hallchurch

Jubilee Handicap                   Robin Hicks

Warwick Cup                         Deirdre Page & Ray Plested

Coronation Cup                     Ian Rutherford

Many thanks to everyone who helped make these competitions a success especially those who ran the bar and the green team for providing a brilliant playing surface.

Also thanks to Geoff Roynon, Irena Watson and Ian Rutherford for the photos.

Here’s looking forward to next year.

Adrian Wilcox

Competitions Secretary.

19th September 2021

Published: 19 September 2021

Last Updated: 19 September 2021

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Friday 8th October is the last day the green will be available.

Volunteers will be needed to help close down for the winter so if you can help please let Chris Shannon know.

We'll put up more information on the details of what is required as it becomes available.

Published: 15 September 2021

Last Updated: 15 September 2021

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The Chairman v Secretary match will now be held on the 25th September at 2pm.

Format will be decided on the day depending on the number of entrants.

If you want to play please put your name up on the board outside the changing rooms.

Published: 15 September 2021

Last Updated: 15 September 2021

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The following is a summary list of winners of this years Competition Finals.

The Competion Draws have been updated and there will be photos and a bit more detail to follow.

Published: 13 September 2021

Last Updated: 20 September 2021

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The Presentation Evening is on Saturday 2nd October.

The cost is £5 per head which needs to be paid beforehand and which includes chicken and chips or veggie burger and chips.

Sign up and payment should be made at the bar please - cash only.

The final date to sign up and pay for this is Friday 24th September.

Outline timetable.

Arrivals from 6.00pm

Raffle board on sale and socialising

Welcome and introduction 6.45pm   Bill Giles

Food Arrives 7.00pm - please note this must have been ordered beforehand - see above - as we are using outside caterers.

Presentations begin 7.45                 Adrian Wilcox/Gordon Taylor

Raffle 8.30pm then it's time to admire the trophies on your table and have a few drinks.

Published: 04 September 2021

Last Updated: 06 September 2021

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Published: 01 September 2021

Last Updated: 01 September 2021

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The Friday League, which again attracted over 72 players with at least another dozen members helping to run it, has come to an exciting conclusion. Team I consisting of Ken Bennell, Keith Brooks, Ray Lewin, Peter Dawe, Sharon Heafey and John Ashfield narrowly beat Team B ( Geoff Roynon, Peter Gibbons, Heather Halchurch, Adrian Wilcox, Kevin Dennington and Deidre Page) to the title by just 2 points.

The whole eleven weeks were very well attended with many spectators cheering on their favourites and an overall marvellous club spirit continued throughout the tournament.

This great social event for the club was helped in no small way by many non-players with Jane Kimber assisted by Jenny Lowe, Sue Ludgate, Gini Williams and Jill Brooks fed the teams with bacon and sausage rolls whilst John Walker and colleagues kept us well supplied from the bar, Jesse Matthews did a stirling job of laying out all the equipment prior to every game while Maire and Ron Duncan kept control of the scores and results and Philip Reed put all the weekly results on the website. The club received well over £1500 over the season from the Friday League- not including the bar sales- which was largely due to Norman Hyde and Richard Ramsey in persuading all of us to spend on the raffle , which gave away over £600 in prize money. I would like to thank Peter Gibbons too who kindly donated all of the sausages and to the Cornfield Bakery for the bread rolls free of charge.

Next year the Friday League will be in colour! A club member, who wishes to remain anonymous but is an expert in IT,has kindly agreed to supply every team member with a coloured shirt and to enable this to happen in good time the teams will be picked by the end of September so as to know who is in what team and what size of shirt they will need and I am pleased to say that everyone who took part this year has agreed to play next year. And I can also reveal that next year for the first time ever there will be a blind bowler taking part.

Thank you all for taking part so enthusiastically and look forward to a colourful 2022

Bill Giles

Published: 29 August 2021

Last Updated: 29 August 2021

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Published: 29 August 2021

Last Updated: 29 August 2021

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The final round of this years Friday league was held last night.

The league winners were Team I who won by 2 points.

The results and final table can be found here.

A few fascinating facts :-

There were a total of 66 matches.

There were 11,820 shots - it would have been 11,880 but one team was reduced to 2 players for one match so their opponents

only played 2 bowls each rather than 3.

There were 1201 scoring shots which is 10.61% of the total shots.

There were a total of 14 bonus points scored by 6 teams.

Every team won at least 1 match and there were only 2 draws.

Here's hoping next year is just as entertaining.

Published: 28 August 2021

Last Updated: 28 August 2021

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Potter Cup 29^th August 2021

Start Time 1pm

RULES OF PLAY

1 The games will be played in pairs – a team of 2 players with 3 bowls each.

2 There will be no trial ends and no visiting the head

3 There will be two groups of 4 teams and each team will play the other teams in their group ie 3 games in total.

4 Each game will be of 5 ends . Scoring in each game will be 1 point for each end won and 2 points for each game won. If the game ends in a draw, each team will be given 1 point.

5 If the scores are level after the 3 games are completed, the winners will be the team with the most shots – or if scores are still level, then most ends won. Should the scores still be level, an extra end will be played.

ORDER OF PLAY

Rink Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

2       1 v 2     1 v 3     2 v 3

3       3 v 4     2 v 4     1 v 4

4       5 v 6     5 v 7     6 v 7

5       7 v 8     6 v 8     5 v 8

The winning team from each group will play each other in the final game of 6 ends.

Dress code is white.

TEAMS

                   SKIPS                            LEAD

Team 1    John Walker                  Colin Feltham

Team 2   Terry Emberson             Keith Brooks

Team 3   Chris Shannon               Mike Zak

Team 4   Ron Duncan                   Norman Hyde

Team 5   Dave Holland                  John Hurley

Team 6   Jesse Matthews              Roger Blackburn

Team 7   Geoff Roynon                  Mike Sawyer

Team 8   Steve Silver                    Chris Trainer

Published: 26 August 2021

Last Updated: 29 August 2021

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Results and table from Mondays matches of the Friday League - quirky but true - can be found here.

This Friday, 27th, is the final round of this years league.

Why not come along, even if you are not playing, to celebrate or commiserate with this years players.

Published: 25 August 2021

Last Updated: 25 August 2021

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Presidents Day - 17^th August 2021

It was a typical August summer day - cloudy cool and breezy but dry and 32 members of Thame Bowls club arrived to play on President’s Day.

But before the main event started there was a short competition, called Narrow Gate to get everyone loosened up and this was won by Sharon Heafey.

Then the Bowls tournament commenced. There were 8 teams of 4 players divided into two groups of 4 teams with each team team playing the other teams in their group over 5 ends each. The winning team from each group to meet in the final game.

After the group games were completed, the two winning teams were :-

Group 1 - Gini Williams, Norman Hyde, Jan Sargeant and Bill Giles

Group 2 - Maureen Giles, Mike Zac, Janet Shannon and Jesse Matthews.

The final was played over 6 ends which Jesse Matthews team won 9 shots to 6.

After the tournament there was a big money raffle and a bottle of single malt whiskey, kindly donated by Sharon Heafey, was auctioned for £36.

This helped to bring the total donated to date to £226. I will keep this running until the sponsors evening on the 3^rd September. All the money raised will be given to the Oxford branch of Maggies which is a charity that offers support to cancer patients.

I would like to thank everyone who came along and played in the competition and for all who helped in any way to make President’s Day an enjoyable and happy occasion.

Thank you.

Gordon Taylor

Published: 22 August 2021

Last Updated: 22 August 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 15 August 2021

Last Updated: 15 August 2021

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Presidents Day – August 17^th2021

PROPOSED PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY

12.30pm Narrow Gate Competition

1.00 Group matches commence

3.00 Interval - tea and cakes provided

3.45 Group matches recommence to completion

4.30 Drinks break and raffle

Half the proceeds of the raffle will be given as prizes and the other half to my chosen charity which is Maggies Cancer Support in Oxford.

5.00 Grand Final

6.00 Presentation and close

Fee for the day : £5

RULES OF PLAY

1 The games will be played in rinks – a team of 4 players with 2 bowls each.

2 There will be no trial ends and no visiting the head

3 There will be two groups of 4 teams and each team will play the other teams in their group ie 3 games in total.

4 Each game will be of 5 ends . Scoring in each game will be 1 point for each end won and 2 points for each game won. If the game ends in a draw, each team will be given 1 point.

5 If the scores are level after the 3 games are completed, the winners will be the team with the most shots – or if scores are still level, then most ends won. Should the scores still be level, an extra end will be played.

ORDER OF PLAY

Rink     Round 1  Round 2   Round 3

  2         1 v 2        1 v 3        2 v 3

  3         3 v 4        2 v 4        1 v 4

  4         5 v 6        5 v 7        6 v 7

  5         7 v 8        6 v 8        5 v 8

The winning team from each group will play each other in the final game of 6 ends.

Please note that the rink number on which you play your second game will be the table number for refreshments.

Dress code is grey.

Teams

These are as follows:

1 Peter Gibbons, Mike Sawyer, Sharon Heafey and Barbara Waters

2 Val Sawyer, Roger Blackburn, Jane Kimber and Ray Plested

3 Chris Trainer, Alison Wilkinson, Ron Duncan and Jill Brooks

4 Maureen Giles, Mike Zak, Janet & Chris Shannon and Jesse Matthews

5 Gini Williams, Norman Hyde, Jan Sargeant and Bill Giles

6 David Hickman, Marion Keal, Maire Duncan and Dave Holland

7 Terri Blackburn, Roger Mackriell, Kevin Sharman and Deidre Page

8 Maggie Gibbons, Keith Brooks, Geoff Roynon and Frances Goodyear

Please note that the names are listed in order of play with the first name to be lead and the last skip.

My thanks again for signing up to play – very much appreciated.

Gordon

Published: 10 August 2021

Last Updated: 15 August 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 09 August 2021

Last Updated: 09 August 2021

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The Paul Heafey Cup

The final evening of three brought out the best of the Paul Heafey Cup (the annual competition for new or nearly new bowlers) with a close competition going right down to the wire on the additional play off end.

Team A, Jo Green and Ben Whitting had won both of their previous two matches and had accumulated 13 points. The team in second place after two games, Team C, Maggie Gibbons and Brian Munday, had 8 points and the team in third place, Team B, Ken Lewis and Frank Woolley, had 7 points.

Team A played Team D, Chris Trainer and Pat Munday, who had not won any points after two games and lost to them by 7 shots to nil giving Team D 7 points. Team C played Team B and lost to them by 11 shots to 1 shot, giving Team B 6 points.

This left both Team A and Team B on 13 points each and after counting back the winning number of ends and then shots (21 each) a sudden death additional end was arranged. Ken and Frank won with the last shot by Ken striking Jo’s wood and finishing inches from the jack.

It was hoped that all involved had both enjoyed and learned from the three sessions which were held in an informal and friendly fashion. Sharon Heafey (Paul’s widow) presented the trophy to Ken and Frank and the players repaired to the bar.

4.8.21

Published: 04 August 2021

Last Updated: 04 August 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 01 August 2021

Last Updated: 01 August 2021

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Paul Heafey was a much respected member of Thame Bowls Club for a number of years and was the League Captain for Thame men's team who won the Oxfordshire and District Division 4 title in 2017 by a record 19 points (winning all 12 matches). He was a great supporter of new bowlers and after his sudden and very sad death, the Club arranged for the Paul Heafey Cup, an annual competition for new and nearly new bowlers, to be set up in his honour. The competition has been held in 2018 and 2019 and this year is a pairs competition between 8 new members.

The players have been split into 4 teams :-

Team A Jo Green and Ben Whitting

Team B Ken Lewis and Frank Woolley

Team C Maggie Gibbons and Brian Munday

Team D Chris Trainer and Pat Munday.

Round 1 saw Teams A and C both score 7 points (Teams B and D sadly 0 points)

Round 2 the points were as follows: -

Team A Jo and Ben 6 points

Team B Ken and Frank 7 points

Team C Maggie and Brian 1 point

Team D Chris and Pat nul points

This leaves the League table after two matches as follows: -

Team A 13 points

Team C 8 points

Team B 7 points

Team D 0 points

Obviously Team D will need a miracle to win overall but they could still affect the final result next week and with 7 points at stake, A, C or B can still win. Team A will play Team D and Team B will play Team C.

The main thing is that all players enjoy and hopefully learn from the competition.

Mike Ralls

Published: 28 July 2021

Last Updated: 28 July 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 25 July 2021

Last Updated: 25 July 2021

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Round 1 points and a brief write up from Mike Ralls.

The first evening went well, I think (although the results may not have been to everyone's liking) and I haven't had any complaints so far!. My thanks go to Susan who came in at the last minute for Jo, who will be playing next week.

The points so far are as follows : -

Team A Susan/Jo & Ben 7 points

Team C Maggie & Brian 7 points

Team B Ken & Frank 0 points

Team D Chris & Pat 0 points

It is early days and with 7 points to play for each evening any one can still win. The trophy will be presented at the end of the third evening with photos taken for the Website.

So we will see you all next Tuesday, ready for another 5.45 pm start.

Regards, Mike.

Published: 21 July 2021

Last Updated: 21 July 2021

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The Friday league points scoring is as follows :-

Win = 3

Draw=2

Loss=1

Bonus point for any team scoring 15 shots or more in any 1 round irrespective of whether they win,lose or draw.

League table position is decided by total number of points including any bonus points.

If 2 or more teams have the same number of points then the team with the greatest difference of For and Against shots is higher up the table.

If teams have the same number of points and the same difference then it is the team with the highest number of shots for.

If they are all equal then it is the team with the most Bonus Points.

Published: 19 July 2021

Last Updated: 19 July 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 18 July 2021

Last Updated: 25 July 2021

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Write up of the competition is in the weekly match report here

Honours List updated and can be viewed here

Published: 15 July 2021

Last Updated: 15 July 2021

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The draw for the Walker Cup took place on Friday and can be found here.

Published: 11 July 2021

Last Updated: 11 July 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 10 July 2021

Last Updated: 10 July 2021

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Match results and table can be found here

Published: 03 July 2021

Last Updated: 03 July 2021

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Match results and table can be found here.

Published: 27 June 2021

Last Updated: 27 June 2021

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I have just sent the first newsletter of the season.

If you did not receive it in your inbox please check your spam folder.

If it's not in there and you think you should have received it please use the contact us tab at the top to send us an email.

If you want to receive it you will need to register on the website and then complete the details on the subscribe to our newsletter on the home page.

Published: 07 June 2021

Last Updated: 07 June 2021

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We will be restarting the newsletters from Monday 7th June.

These will include a list of updates to the website, news items etc. and are a single email usually once a week.

You can sign up for them on the home page but you will need to register with the website first.

It only takes a minute so why not ? :-)

Published: 03 June 2021

Last Updated: 03 June 2021

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Published: 03 June 2021

Last Updated: 03 June 2021

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The Rink Diary has been updated with some new features. The main one is the ability to edit entries. Previously they had to be deleted and then re-entered.

There is a corresponding updated manual under the clickable links that are on every page.

Published: 02 March 2021

Last Updated: 02 March 2021

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The fixture list for 2021 is here and important dates for 2021 are here.

Published: 02 March 2021

Last Updated: 02 March 2021

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All league games have now been played and the results table is below.

The final will be on Sunday 4th October at 11:00am between Paul Costin & Gini Williams, the red league winners and Adrian Kemish & Terri Blackburn the blue league winners on shot difference.

Published: 26 September 2020

Last Updated: 26 September 2020

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Please remember that rink booking times change this week starting 21st September to ensure players in the late slot can finish their game before dark.

Sessions now start at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.

You can now book a rink on any of the 7 days a week through until 11th October.

On Friday 18th September we had record usage of the green since we reopened, with 10 of the available 12 booking slots taken.  

27 different club members were booked in to enjoy the green which was dry and running beautifully. 

There is plenty of capacity for everyone, so we encourage you to join in while you can.

Published: 20 September 2020

Last Updated: 20 September 2020

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The green will be closed from Monday 12 October so Sunday 11th is your last chance to play in what has been a weird season.

Published: 15 September 2020

Last Updated: 15 September 2020

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The September Mixed Pairs Competition is underway. We will publish results and league positions as regularly as possible.

Please don't forget that, what have now become monthly updates, on the clubhouse rebuild and what we are doing despite the Corona Virus pandemic are in the members area under Covid-19.

Published: 02 September 2020

Last Updated: 02 September 2020

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Users of Thame Bowls Club and Thame Sports Club Limited facilities must please read this Guidance and ensure they follow it carefully for their own safety and for the safety of others.

Firstly, to state the obvious, please do not go to the Club if you are experiencing any coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or any cold or flu-like symptoms, particularly a cough or high temperature.

Rinks must be booked using the Rink Booking system accessible via the link on our website.  

Please understand that a remote booking system is a requirement imposed upon us.  

We need to be able to provide NHS Track and Trace information in the event of one of us subsequently catching the virus. 

It is a simple process.  First register on the system, then you will be able to book a rink for 27^th July up until the end of August, by which time we may be able to relax rink availability further.  

Booking System Guidelines are also here on our website - see article that follows below.

Any problems with booking (or if you are unable to use the internet) please first contact Phil Reed (01494 485081) or if he is unavailable Ian Rutherford (07860 318827) and they will help you.

Sessions on the green are bookable at these times: 

11.30am-1.00pm / 1.30pm-3.00pm / 3.30pm – 5.00pm / 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Only alternate rinks can be used at any time, so only 3 rinks per session are bookable.

Singles or pairs only, so a maximum of 4 on each rink – the Government are allowing triples play and we will move to this at some point soon if all goes well. 

The clubhouse and clubhouse surrounds are presently out of bounds for health and safety reasons.  Play will only be across the green – please do not step on the paving slabs at the clubhouse end or surfaces around the clubhouse, it is not safe.

Bowls equipment provided by the Club will only be jacks and mats.  

There will be a pile of clean mats and a supply of clean jacks.  Please take 2 mats and 2 jacks.  

Wipes will be provided to use on jacks before and after play.

During play, mats are best handled by the same player only at each end and same applies to the placing of the jack, thus avoiding more than one player handling these items.

Should measuring be absolutely necessary, players (or a marker if used) must use their own measure.

Try to avoid using shared equipment whenever possible.  

As we do not presently have running water you should also sanitise your hands thoroughly before and after play.  Sanitiser will be available for your use.  

When your game is finished please place used mats and jacks on the used pile for disinfecting by the Club before future use.

Note this shared equipment is used at member’s own risk.

A member is responsible for their own bowls equipment.  We strongly suggest you do not touch your opponents’ bowls with your hands and avoid measuring for shots wherever possible.

Social distancing during play is for members to manage sensibly, i.e. maintaining a distance of 2m between people from different households, or 1m plus mitigations (such as face coverings or avoiding face-to-face contact) where 2m is not possible.  

For example, we suggest one player on mat and others on the bank or standing well to one side.  Care also when deciding the score at each end.  

No scoreboards will be available – if keeping score please use card or paper from home.  

Spectators in small numbers are welcome but they should also please practice social distancing.  We have brought back benches from storage.

A Portaloo will be on site for player and spectator use.

Members are responsible for their own health and safety (including use of hand gel, face masks and any other protective equipment they feel they wish to use).  

Members will need to bring their own refreshments and dispose of their own rubbish after play.

At end of play please leave the grounds to enable players for the next session to arrive safely.

Thank you for reading – enjoy your game

Thame Bowls Club 

22^nd July 2020

Published: 22 July 2020

Last Updated: 22 July 2020

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Published: 22 July 2020

Last Updated: 22 February 2022

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Hi and we hope you are all well.

We have a new menu item in the members area where all Covid-19 related news and updates will be posted.

This is so that they are easier to find as activity increases which we all hope will be soon.

As they are behind a password you will need to be registered so if you haven't already done so please do so now. After all there's not much else going on at the moment. :-)

Any questions please use the contact us tab above, send us an email and we'll get back to you.

Published: 05 May 2020

Last Updated: 05 May 2020

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At this time of the year we would normally be letting club members know what state the green was in just prior to the start of the season.  However, in these times of COVID-19, lockdown, self-isolation and social-distancing, Chris Shannon has been at the club on a regular basis on his own with his hands on the mower keeping the green in good shape, ready to be used as and when we have the chance to get on it.  If Chris wasn't doing this work the green would obviously quickly deteriorate.  Barry Green has also been there with paint brush in hand refreshing the rink markings on the slabs surrounding the green.  Many thanks from the club to both of them.  

Published: 16 April 2020

Last Updated: 16 April 2020

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Due to the uncertainty caused by the Corona Virus the opening of the green is delayed until further notice.

Published: 29 March 2020

Last Updated: 29 March 2020

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Due to the corona virus epidemic all coaching is postponed until further notice. 

Published: 22 March 2020

Last Updated: 22 March 2020

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Published: 27 February 2020

Last Updated: 27 February 2020

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Competition Rules – Clarifications and Alterations

1. Responsibilities of players

The underlying principles for arranging matches are that:-

• All players involved should aim to have their game scheduled for well within the final date for the round to account for bad weather, illness or other unforeseen reasons for delay.

• Prompt organisation and communication should be evident and by use of telephone messages, texts or emails, it should be quite possible to ensure allowances are made for holidays and other priorities.

So to avoid the common last minute rush to organise games before the due date, the following guide notes have been put together by the Competitions Committee.

The Challenger (the first named on the Competition Draw Sheet) is responsible for:

(a) Within 7 days of the start of the round of matches, the challenger must provide their opponent with four dates (including one daytime, one evening and one weekend) when the match could be played.  If the first offer of dates is not forthcoming within 7 days and a mutually agreeable date cannot be negotiated within the time available, the Challenger is in danger of forfeiting the game. 

(b) booking a rink

(c) arranging a marker

The Challenged bowler (the second named on the Competition Draw Sheet) is responsible for:

(a) If none of the offered dates are suitable, the challenged bowler must initiate a negotiation within 7 days to the dates that the challenger has offered to find a mutually acceptable date and time.

(b) The aim is to ensure all games are played as drawn, but if the challenged bowler does not respond to the offer of dates within 7 days and a mutually agreeable date cannot be negotiated within the time available, they are in danger of forfeiting the game.

2. Final Decisions in Competition Issues

In the case of any misunderstanding or disputed matter, the decision of the Competitions Secretary(s) shall be final

3. Pairs Matches

All pairs matches have beeen reduced to 18 ends

4. Trial ends

Trial ends should consist of no more than two ends of two bowls

5. Use of Rinks

Rinks one to six inclusive must be used in the draw for play

6. Dress Code

The club dress code for players and Markers must be adhered to for all competition matches

7. Markers

The role of the marker is to facilitate the flow of play but not to interfere

8. Substitutes

For matches other than singles, substitutes (of a similar ability as decided by the Competition Committee) may be used in mitigating circumstances at the exclusive discretion of the Competitions Secretary(s)

9. The Ladies Competitions

The Ladies Competitions that were dropped in season 2018 are to be reinstated but will be the responsibility of designated persons other than the Ladies Captain

10. The Victory Pairs

The Victory Pairs should revert to being a drawn handicap competition with designated leads and skips, to be determined by the Competitions Secretary(s) and a designated member of the selection committee.

11. The Walker Cup

The Walker Cup will be drawn at the same time as the other competitions but with a timetable for playing rounds that commences at the beginning of August and concludes at least one week before Finals Weekend. (This will mean that matches do need to be arranged as quickly as possible)

12. A New Two Wood Men’s Competition

A new two wood (21 ends) competition for men be initiated for season 2021 – to be designated “The Lightfoots Cup”

February 2020

Published: 27 February 2020

Last Updated: 06 March 2020

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Thame Bowls Club - Competition Dates 2020

Draw 28/4

Preliminary Round to be played by 28th May

Round 1 to be played by 25th June

QF to be played by 23rd July

SF to be played by 20th August

Walker Cup – Rounds To Be Played During August

Preliminary Round to be played by 7th August

Round 1 to be played by 14th August

QF to be played by 21st August

SF to be played by 29th August

Finals Dates - Friday Sept 4^th– Saturday Sept 5^th(with Sunday Sept 6^thallocated to be used if necessary at the discretion of the Competition Committee)

Published: 27 February 2020

Last Updated: 27 February 2020

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