End of season bringing possible success for Norfolk BC
There are two opportunities for success for Norfolk bowlers in this season's short mat competitions – with the Lions making their way to the semi-finals of the WS short mat plate and the Jaguars on the verge of clinching promotion from Division 3.
The Lions clinched a semi final place with a fairly comfortable 36:21 at home to Fittleworth, winning on both rinks. The semi finals and finals will be played on the neutral venue of Worthing Pavilion on March 22.
Meanwhile the Jaguars marched towards that second promotion place in Division 3 with maximum points both home and away to East Preston and a similar outcome at home to Nyetimber Lions. That last win ended any chance of their main rival overtaking them.
Jaguars are still not mathematically certain of promotion with Lavant needing to win all their remaining five matches. Jaguars need to win their one remaining game at home to Lavant this Saturday. Whatever happens, this first season for Jaguars has been most enjoyable.
The Tigers, in Division 2, had mixed fortunes, losing 6:0 at Arundel and beating East Preston Panthers 32:30 at home to take four points. Time is running out them if they want to get promotion to Division 1, but it will be interesting if they meet the Jaguars in Division 2 next season.
Space was still found for a friendly with Yapton and honours were shared with each side winning one rink.
Norfolk’s experiment with long mat continued with a 55:90 defeat to Adur IBC, although John Rainbow, Barbara Edge and Peter Slade won one of the six triples.
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WORTHING PAVILION
Worthing Pavilion were proud to host the Short Mat Fours.
It was held in aid of Horsham Matters on Sunday.
The event comprised 16 teams, raising approximately £700.
The winners were John Hardy, Denise Merritt, Di Rundie and Brian Mills.
Worthing Pavilion played Worthing IBC in the West Sussex Indoor League and won 99-70.
Top rink was Keith Lyons, John Gaunlett, Richard Maton and skip Gary Olver, 27-6. Pavilion won on three rinks and WIBC winning on two, which gave Pavilion the points 8-4.
Congratulations to Tommy Walker, who received his gold medal for England, playing for the U25s against Wales.