Posted by Don Nice on 11 May 2012

The Summer Pairs, Summer Singles and Drawn Triples draws have now taken place and been added to the clubs website. These can be found by following the competitions link on the left.

The Knockout Singles require more competitors and the list has been left open in the hope of attracting more names.

Posted by Ken Woodcock on 25 April 2012

Yvonne Woodcock lost in the final of the County Unbadged Singles 21-13.

Margaret Burtenshaw and Celia Tomsett lost in the final of The County Pairs 21-13.

Well done girls on reaching the finals.

Posted by Dave Crockett on 20 April 2012

Following a very tight finish to a closely fought season the league title was finally decided on Monday 16th April, the last of 27 league matches.
Winners (L to R), Chris Young, Jim Davis, Dave Crockett, Dave Robinson, John Fairs.

Posted by Dave Crockett on 13 March 2012

“Hearability” Open Fours Tournament.

The final was played on Sunday 11th March of the new Open Fours Tournament sponsored by “Hearability”. This is the first time our sponsors have sponsored the club and we were pleased to see two of their staff Paul McKay and Gabriel Karrouze at the final.
The match was played between last year’s winners Mike Schools, Ken Woodcock, John Schools and Mick Howard together with a team representing Adur IBC and Worthing Pavilion IBC made up of Roger Burgess, John Kuhler, Keith Renwick and Dave Williams.
After a close first quarter where the score was 7-5 to the Howard rink, the game changed with the score being 7 – 20 to the Williams rink after 11 ends. However over the final 10 ends the holders scored 16 shots to their opponents 2. The final score was Mick Howards rink (holders) 23 and Dave Williams rink 22. This was the only time after the fifth end that they were in front.
The trophies and prizes were presented by the Men’s President Ray Potten and Paul McKay of the sponsors who said how pleased he was to have been associated with a tournament like this and that they would be supporting us again next year.

Posted by Dave Crockett on 13 March 2012

The Final took place of the annual triples tournament sponsored for the first time by “Hearability” Hearing Centre. It was contested by Roger Rosenburg, Andy Clarke (both Worthing Pavilion IBC) and Lee Prince (Adur IBC) against Ray Leggett, Matt Bonnar and Tony Sayers (Arun IBC).
After a close fought game, 11 - 11 after 14 ends, Lee Prince's team won 18 – 11. Lee and Andy were members of last season’s winning team and Tony Sayers team were the 2009 – 2010 winners.
The trophies and prizes were presented by the Club President, Ray Potten.
We are very appreciative of the sponsors and hope our members will use their services.

Winners: Roger Rosenburg, Andy Clarke and Lee Prince.

Posted by Dave Crockett on 23 February 2012

Worthing Indoor Bowling Club recently celebrated 50 years in its current building.

The club was formed in 1933 at Station Approach Worthing and moved in 1962 to Field Place where it has been ever since. To commemorate the golden anniversary the club entertained a President’s team from the EIBA led by their President Lindsay Warner. After a very close and friendly match Worthing emerged as winners 103 – 95.
Everyone taking part were presented with mementoes of the day and the Club Chairman, Roly Fuller presented Lindsay with a personal gift to mark the occasion.
A good day was had by all and bowls was definitely the real winner on the day.

(If you would like to compare today's green surrounds to a view from the opening in 1962 see the press photograph and report in our picture gallery).

Posted by Dave Crockett on 15 February 2012

Reece Tugwell is shown receiving the trophy for becoming the Overall Champion at the recent Sussex County Youth Development Scheme School of Excellence from Vic Sherwood, Sussex County Outdoor President.

English Bowls Youth Development Scheme School of Excellence County Finals....Press Release....

After a six year absence the re-introduced English Bowls Youth Development Scheme School of Excellence County Finals were held on 28th January at Horsham I.B.C. The day comprised a round robin singles competition in the morning and a skills session in the afternoon. The format was a 8-14 year-old Junior section and a 15-18 year-old Senior group and was attended by young bowlers from across the County, the majority of whom had been attending the new County Youth Academy throughout the year. There were 10 entries in the Senior section and 16 entries in the Juniors. Points from the morning and afternoon sessions were combined to identify semi-finalists in each group.

The round robin singles in the morning turned out to be very competitively contested in both groups and led to some exciting matches for the many parents present. After a lunch break which allowed the coaches to set up the skills exercises on each rink, the competition continued with a very high level of achievement being registered by the majority of contestants.

These produced a Senior Final between Reece Tugwell and Emma Cooper which Reece won 10-3 and a Junior Final between Thomas Gater and Jack Till in which Thomas emerged victorious 6-4.

All competitors received Certificates of Attendance from the President's wife, Ann.

The top two in the Seniors, Reece Tugwell and Emma Cooper and the top two Juniors Thomas Gater and Jack Till automatically qualified for the EBYDS Regional Finals at Horsham I.B.C. on Sunday 1st April.

All winners received their awards from the Sussex County Bowls Association President Vic Sherwood with the County Coach, Peter Blanks and the Ladies County Coach Wendy Frizelle.