The start of the new season is almost upon us so hopefully you have all wintered well.
The Green
The green opens on Sunday 15 March, although the MSR will be using the green from Saturday 7 March for the Manx Youth Games coaching.
New Padlock
A new padlock has been fitted to the front gates. The combination remains the same, however, the numbers need to be aligned on the top row.
Easter Egg Roll – Sunday 29 March 1pm start
The Easter Egg roll will take place on 29 March, 1pm start – the draw for pairs will take place at 12.50pm, so please be at the green by 12.45pm. The afternoon will be run in a round robin format – a great way to get to know your fellow members.
Entry £2 and everyone gets an Easter Egg (providing I haven’t eaten them all by then!) The winners will receive larger eggs and the Manx American trophy will also be awarded to the winners.
We’ve booked good weather so come along for a roll – you can even pay your club fees then too! After the Easter Egg Roll we will be adjourning to the Woodbourne Pub for a pre-season friendly drink.
Membership fees
Full members: £50, Juniors: £10, New bowlers: £35 for the first year, Social bowlers: £20.
Fixtures
A full list of fixtures will be available shortly on www.DouglasBowls.Club, in the meantime, here’s a list of the first games of the season:
|
Team |
Date |
Home/Away |
Team |
|
Men’s Over 60’s A |
Thu 2 Apr 15 |
H |
Port Erin A |
|
Men’s Over 60’s B |
Thu 2 Apr 15 |
A |
Nobles B |
|
Ladies’ Over 60’s Villa |
Thu 9 Apr 15 |
H |
Douglas |
|
Ladies’ Over 60’s Douglas |
Thu 9 Apr 15 |
A |
Villa |
|
Men’s A |
Mon 6 Apr 15 |
A |
Ballaugh A |
|
Thu 9 Apr 15 |
A |
PSM A |
|
|
Men’s B |
Mon 6 Apr 15 |
H |
PSM B |
|
Men’s C |
Tue 7 Apr 15 |
H |
North Ramsey C |
|
Ladies’ Night Team |
Wed 8 Apr 15 |
H |
Port Erin |
|
Fri 10 Apr 15 |
H |
Marown |
Club Fixture and Rule Book
Club fixture books will be printed in time for the start of the season – these will be handed out when you pay your membership fees.
Monday afternoon bowling
From Monday 13 April we will be running a round robin at the green. Entry will be £1. The draw will take place at 1pm, so if you wish to take part, please ensure you are there before 1pm. Non-members welcome but will be charged £2 greenage in addition to the £1 entry fee.
Bring along a friend
Douglas is always looking for new members for social or competitive bowling so if you know someone keen to try their hand, why not bring them along on a Monday afternoon.
Open mixed doubles competition
Our first open competition will be a mixed doubles comp on Saturday 18 April – 1pm start. An entry form will be on the noticeboard, so grab a partner and put your names down.
Bingo night – Friday 27 March
A bingo night, in aid of the IOMCCGB Development, will take place on Friday 27 March at Douglas Yacht Club – 7.30 pm start. Ticket price £5. Contact Neil Withers on 483666 for more information.
Club Officials
President – Mark Kneen
Vice President – Kay McKiernan
Secretary – Paula Garrett
Treasurer – Clive McGreal
Men’s Club Rep- Mark Corrin
Men’s Association Rep – Ian Moore
Ladies’ Association Rep – Brenda Williams
Ladies’ Rep – Jan Osborne
Competition Secretary – Stuart Garrett
Greenkeeper – Ian Moore
Committee Member – Joan Murphy
Chairman – Norman Kneen
Team Captains:
Ladies’ Captain – Jan Osborne
Men’s A Team Captain – Mark Kneen
Men’s B Team Captain – Andy Cannell
Men’s C Team Captain – Tommy Rougvie
Men’s Over 60s A – Norman Kneen
Men’s Over 60s B – Ray Osborne
Villa Over 60s Ladies – Kay McKiernan
Douglas Over 60s Ladies – Jan Osborne
Website and Facebook
Don’t forget to check out the Douglas Bowling Club website (www.DouglasBowls.Club) for up-to-date news and we’re also on Facebook and Twitter @DouglasBowls – if anyone wishes to get involved in the website please let Paula know (411300).
Have a great season, enjoy your bowls and good luck to all the teams!
Douglas Bowling Club Committee