Lancing Bowling Club get season league matches underway

Adam Woodroffe, captain of the day, was reasonably happy with the result, considering the teams included new players. They won on two rinks and lost on two.

Phil Hillsden with Colin Burton, Amin Ferdowsian, Jayne Thomas had a close win 24-20. Alan Baily, Adam Woodroofe, Ken Hawkins, Barry Withall did not start well, but on the 14th end, went into the lead then continued with this, winning 16-14.

The two losing rinks gave an overall score of 79-65, with points 6-4 to Goring Manor.

The start of the season’s Brodie Tray games took place away to Worthing. Weather was sunny and hot.

Brodie Tray is played with one rink, two triples and one pair. This was a great afternoon for Lancing with all disciplines being successful.

The rink skipped by Tim Clark with Roy Jackson, Jan Hawkins, and Sandra Dunnion won 18-11. One triple skipped by Phil Hillsden with Amin Ferdowsian and Jayne Thomas leading won 16-14. The other Triple, Les Koroknai skipping, Ron Roberts and leading, Sheila Thornton, who had a very good game, won 13-12.and in the pairs Alan Bailey and Adam Woodroffe won 16-14.

Worthing gave Lancing a tough afternoon. Overall score 63-51 to Lancing, taking all 10 points.