Inverurie Bowling Club - Latest News
Christmas Singles 2015
This years Christmas Singles had an entry of 16 members and was played down to the Semi Finals which commenced on Sunday 27th December. Kenny Gillies, Jim Whyte, Jack Main & Jim Beagrie made it through to the finals day. Kenny was a man on a mission seeing off Jim Whyte in the Semi and went on to knock out last years winner Jim Beagrie in the final.
Indoor Bowling Season Underway
The indoor bowling season is now well underway and was traditionally opened with the Winter Singles for the Dewar Cup. Barry Sangster got his name on the trophy for the first time, beating Babs Jaffrey in a well contested final. All the indoor schedules can now be found in the Club Competitions tab
Green Closed for 2015 Season - Outdoor Winners pictured below
A and K Knock Out Fours Winners 2015
A and K Knock Out Fours Winners 2015 - Jim Bruce, Jason Banks, Graeme Thomson and Gary Macdonald
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Inverurie recently won this seasons Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardine Knock Out Fours competition. Jason Banks, Gary Macdonald, Jim Bruce and Graeme Thomson beat some stiff opposition before easing past a Harlaw rink skipped by Bill Catto in the final. This is the tenth time Inverurie have been successful in this competition. |
Benachie Bowling Association Finals
Junior Singles and Champion of Champions - Carla and Jason Banks
The Benachie Bowling Association Finals were played off on Sunday 16th August and Insch Bowling Club. Inverurie were well represented, with interest in three of the 6 finals. Jason Banks came head to head with his Uncle Ian for the third time this season in singles events. After a tight contest, Jason made it a hat trick of victories, winning 21-17 to become the fifth Inverurie member to hold the title of Champion of Champions.
Jason's sister Carla was also in action in the Junior Singles and she capped off a great day for the family with a fine 21-17 victory over James McDougall of Westhill. Our triples team of Barry Sangster, Bill Cassie and Graeme Thomson couldn't quite make it a treble, losing out 14-10 to an experienced Methlick trio skipped by Ian Ligertwood.
In the league final play off, Balgownie beat Rothieborman 63-53.
Rothienorman Ladies Invitation PairsCongratulations to the Inverurie Pair of Wendy Dalgarno and Margaret Christie who recently won the Rothienorman Ladies Invitation Pairs. Wendy and Margaret got the better of a tough home pairing in the final, skipped by Sally Lonsdale. Well done ladies. |
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Club Competitions
The first club silverware of the season was won tonight. Gary Cruickshank, Graeme Thomson and Steve Wilson claimed this years Gents Nominated Triples trophy, beating Barry Sangster, Jim Whyte and Jim Bruce in the final. Most competitions are now at the semi final stage and members are urged to get these ties arranged and played as soon as possible. The club competition draws are now all updated online.
Inverurie Bowling Club - A and K Top Ten Winners 2015
Top Ten Winners 2015 - Inverurie
On Sunday 9th August, Inverurie Bowling Club were dramatically crowned as Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardineshire Top Ten winners 2015. Inverurie overcame Rothienorman in what must be one of the tightest finishes in recent years. For a full match report click here.
Bowls Scotland National Finals
The Bowls Scotland National Championships were played during week commencing 27th July at Northfield Bowling Centre, Ayr. Inverurie's only representative was Jason Banks in the Gents Singles. Jason had a comfortable 21-7 victory over Findlay MacPherson of Hopeman Bowling Club in the first round. In the second round, he was up against a more formidable opponent in 2013 winner Ian McLean. Although Jason battled well and produced an assured performance, Ian produced some moments of real quality and in the end won the match 21-12 and going on to claim the title for a second time.
Grampian Ladies Finals Day
Grampian Ladies League Winners 2015 - Elaine Buckingham, Margaret Christie, Irene Whyte, Wendy Dalgarno, Joyce Bruce and Mary Geddes
The Grampian Ladies League finals were played off eventually on Friday 10th July at Strichen Bowling Club, after being rained off at Westhill the previous Tuesday. Our ladies were in action and managed to see off the Strichen home team in the semi final. Longside made it through to the final, overcoming Westhill in the other semi final. However, our ladies were on sensational form in the final and romped to victory, claiming the crown of League Champions for the seventh time in the club's history. Rhona Jarvis was also in action in the Champion of Champions and was looking to defend the title she won in 2014. Unfortunately though, Ann Leiper of Longside was able to get the better of Rhona. Well done to our ladies on this excellent triumph.
Planefield Bowling Club Friendly
On Friday 3rd July, Planefield Bowling Club's summer tour took them to Inverurie for an evening meal and friendly match. The Inverness club had three Northern Counties county players in their squad and a competitive but enjoyable match was played in glorious sunshine. Inverurie managed to come out on top, with the final score being 102-78. This was largely due to the highest up rink of Jason Banks, Bill Gray, Carla Banks and Jim Whyte's 34-7 victory. They were presented with an engraved glass from the visitors and the club also received a bottle of malt whisky. Thanks go to Mary Geddes for donating a bottle of whisky which raised £53 for the club. Thanks also to all those who helped prepare the meal and to all those who helped extend a friendly welcome to our visitors. A selection of photos from the evening can be found here.
A and K Top Ten Quarter Final v Tarves
The Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardine Top Ten Quarter Final between Inverurie and the holders Tarves was played on Thursday 25th June. Tarves arrived at Inverurie full of confidence, with an even stronger line up than last years title winning ten. The singles competitors Jason Banks and Connor Milne opted to start early and this was a great confidence boost to Inverurie, with Jason winning 21-14 and the crucial singles match being over relatively quickly. 2 points and 7 shots in the bag. The pairs of Gary Cruickshank and Steve Wilson were having a torrid time against Steve Milne and Andy Duncan. Andy was in scintillating form early on and Tarves rushed to a 15-5 lead early on. The Inverurie pair dug in and managed to keep the closing deficit to 10 shots. The triples and fours were closely fought battles right to the final ends. Two critical conversion shots late on from Jim Bruce in the triples and Graeme Thomson in the fours respectively, proved pivotal with a 7 shot swing overall Both triples and fours teams ended up winning so the final score of 6-2 looking more convincing than it really was, and the shots score of 64-58 being irrelevant. Inverurie now await the winners of Kincardine O' Neil and Kintore to play for a place in the final.
Bowls Scotland District Finals
 Jason Banks
The Bowls Scotland District Championships came to a conclusion on Thursday 18th June, with the finals being played at Balgownie Bowling Club. First up in the afternoon session were Fobbie Mackie, Jack Main, Angus Mackie and Bill Dalgarno in the senior fours. Unfortunately, this was one game too many for the Inverurie rink, finally losing out to the home rink of Balgownie skipped by Jack Stephenson. Inverurie were represented in the evening session by Jason Banks in the singles. Jason's fine season continued with victory against Phil Anderson of Ellon, and he now adds the title of Gents District Champion to his ever increasing list of honours. Well done Jason and good luck in the National Finals.
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Inverurie Senior Fours - Bill Dalgarno, Fobbie Mackie, Jack Main and Angus Mackie
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Latest Competition News
The annual Rothienorman Senior Triples has been played off this week, with the final stages being played off on Friday 12th June. Inverurie had several triples included in the draw, with Kenny Gillies's triple also making it through to finals day. However, it was the triple of Jim Whyte, Andy Wood and Bill Dalgarno that was most successful, making it all the way to the final. They eventually lost out to the home trio of Gordon Seivwright, Frank Willox and John Nicol by 7-3. In other news, Rhona Jarvis had a fine come back in her quarter final match in her defence of the Grampian Ladies Champion of Champions, getting the better of Ethel Mackay of Fraserburgh West End. Rhona qualified for this competition as the holder, and now sets up an intriguing semi final against Inverurie's other representative, Carla Banks.
Bowls Scotland District Championship Semi Finals
Semi finals day in the Bowls Scotland District Championships was yet again a successful day for the Inverurie representatives. As usual, the seniors were in action first in the afternoon session at Kintore. Bill Dalgarno's fours team, with Fobbie Mackie, Jack Main and Angus Mackie making up the quartet, had a slow start against Robbie Cheyne's Kemnay team, but managed to scrape through 13-12, with Bill drawing a second shot in the final end with his last delivery. They will now face a tough task against Balgownie's Bill Thomson on his home green. Also in the afternoon session, the Ladies Senior Fours team of Irene Whyte, Margaret Christie, Rhona Jarvis and Ann Bisset were in action at Harlaw. They managed to edge past Balgownie by one shot and now face Margaret Brown's Westhill rink in the final.
To the evening session and in the singles, Jason Banks also had a very tight game, eventually seeing off Alvan Milne of Pitmedden by claiming a count of three on the final end to win 21-20. The fours of Kenny Gillies, Gary Mcdonald, Gary Cruickshank and Graeme Thomson had an equally tight game, but agonisingly fell one shot short against former winners Westhill, skipped by Ross Forbes. Carla Banks had a fine win over Emily Gray in the Ladies Junior Singles and now meets Westhill's Lisa Thomson in the final. Carla joins the Ladies Senior Fours, as well as her Mum Angela who earlier in the week qualified for the Singles final. Ladies finals are played at Newhills on 20th June and the Gent's finals are on Thursday 18th at Balgownie Bowling Club. All the draws and latest scores are available in the Associations tab.
To the evening session and in the singles, Jason Banks also had a very tight game, eventually seeing off Alvan Milne of Pitmedden by claiming a count of three on the final end to win 21-20. The fours of Kenny Gillies, Gary Mcdonald, Gary Cruickshank and Graeme Thomson had an equally tight game, but agonisingly fell one shot short against former winners Westhill, skipped by Ross Forbes. Carla Banks had a fine win over Emily Gray in the Ladies Junior Singles and now meets Westhill's Lisa Thomson in the final. Carla joins the Ladies Senior Fours, as well as her Mum Angela who earlier in the week qualified for the Singles final. Ladies finals are played at Newhills on 20th June and the Gent's finals are on Thursday 18th at Balgownie Bowling Club. All the draws and latest scores are available in the Associations tab.
Bowls Scotland District Championships Quarter Finals
It was a reasonably successful day for Inverurie in the Bowls Scotland District Championship Quarter Finals. Bill Dalgarno's senior rink had another fine win against Gordon Spence of Kintore and now face Ian Western of Oldmeldrum. Unfortunately, Jim Bruce's run came to an end in the Senior Singles, losing out to Gordon Dickie of Balgownie. Also in the afternoon, Ann Bisset's senior fours had a comfortable win against Belhelvie. To the evening matches and Jason Banks had a convincing 21-10 victory over Ian Banks in the Gents Singles - he now faces Alvan Milne of Pitmedden. Graeme Thomson's rink had an impressive victory over last years holders, Marshall Presly's four from Tarves. They will face an equally tough match against Westhill's Ross Forbes in the semi final. Unfortunately, our pairs and triples teams lost out but Carla Banks progressed in the Junior singles.
Bowls Scotland Gents International Team announced
On June 3rd, the Scotland Gent's International team for the 2015 International series was announced by Bowls Scotland. I'm delighted to confirm that Jason Banks has been selected as part of the team to compete in the 2015 B.I.B.C Internationals to be held at Eddlewood Bowling Club, Hamilton on 27th and 28th June. Jason joins fellow Aberdeen and Kincardine team mate, Neil Burnett of Rothienorman in the pool of players - in doing so becomes the first member of Inverurie Bowling Club to be recognised at this level
Bowls Scotland District Championship Update
Inverurie Bowling Club representative's had a mainly successful start to this season's Bowls Scotland District Championships. Jason Banks made it through his first round Gent's Singles tie against Garry Mournian of Westhill, edging through 21-15. This sets up an interesting quarter final tie gainst his Uncle, Ian Banks of Kintore. Colin Banks, along with lead Jim Bruce, had an impressive, albeit close 14-13 victory over the highly rated pair of Gary Simpson and Mike Stephen of Ellon. Jim was also in action in the afternoon Senior Singles, easing past Gordon Sievwright of Rothienorman. Jim Whyte didn't quite join him in the next round, narrowly losing out at the first hurdle to the holder Ian Fraser of Pitmedden. Bill Dalgarno's Senior Fours team progressed to the next round with a close victory over Derek Cowe's Pitmedden rink, however, Norman Hepburn's four were well beat by Cruden Bay. Also victorious were Norman Burnett's triple, edging past Insch by a solitary shot, and Graeme Thomson's rink who needed an extra end to sneak past Doug McDonald's Harlaw team. Unfortunately, Martyn Thomson lost out in his First Round tie in the Junior Singles but Carla Banks had a close 21-20 victory over Kelly Forsyth of Keith. All in all, a successful night for Inverurie, best of luck to all those competing in the Quarter Final's on Thursday 4th June. Also to our Ladies who start their campaign on Saturday 30th May and Colin and Carla Banks who play on Sunday 31st May in the Mixed Pairs.
Bowls Scotland District Championships 2015
Thursday 21st May sees the start of this season's Bowls Scotland District Championships. Jason Banks is out in the singles and his preliminary tie against Newhills will be at Belhelvie. In the Senior Fours, Norman Hepburn's rink have escaped the preliminary tie following the withdrawal of Ellon. However, Bill Dalgarno's four are not so lucky and they travel to Harlaw to face Pitmedden with a 1.30pm kick off. Best of luck to all.
A good start for the Inverurie players. Jason had a fine 21-5 win in the singles against Jim Allan of Newhills. Bill Dalgarno's senior fours team had a much closer game, edging past Alvin Milne of Pitmedden by one shot. All other scores now available on the Bowls Scotland page.
A good start for the Inverurie players. Jason had a fine 21-5 win in the singles against Jim Allan of Newhills. Bill Dalgarno's senior fours team had a much closer game, edging past Alvin Milne of Pitmedden by one shot. All other scores now available on the Bowls Scotland page.
Spring Coffee Morning
Inverurie Bowling Club will hold its annual Coffee Morning on Saturday 9th May from 10am to 12pm. Stalls include Cake and Candy, Bric-a-Brac, Bottle Stall and a raffle. Admission will be Adults £2 and Children £1. Members are reminded that all donations can be delivered to the club on the evening of Friday 8th May. Bric-a-Brac should be nearly new but unfortunately, electrical goods cannot be accepted.
Green Open for 2015 Season
President Kenny Gillies and wife Eileen officially open the green for season 2015
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The Opening of the Green ceremony took place on 19th April for the 2015 outdoor season in pleasant dry conditions. President Kenny Gillies began proceedings by introducing his Council of Management for the coming season. The green was then officially opened by Kenny's wife Eileen. The annual "Spider" was won by returning member Ian Jarvis, with £33 being raised for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. The highest scoring hat team were Jason Banks, Bob Bennett and Carla Banks. Those attending were then treated to tea and home bakes before the indoor bowling winners were presented with their prizes. The green is now open for play so please come along and make use of the excellent facilities that the club offers. |
Carla Banks Qualifies for Under 18 Youth Commonwealth Games
 Carla Banks alongside Gents Qualifier, Darren Weir of Prestwick Bowling Club
Huge congratulations go to Carla Banks who has become one of the first team members to qualify to represent Team Scotland in this years Youth Commonwealth Games. Carla achieved this by battling past another 31 entrants and winning the qualifying competition at Glasgow Indoor Bowling Club, which was organised by Bowls Scotland and the Scottish Indoor Bowling Association. In a tightly contested final, Carla eventually got the better of the highly rated Kimberley Dodds of Falkirk Bowling Club, winning 21-20. She will now travel as part of Team Scotland to Samoa for the Games which will be held from 5th to 11th September. The adjacent video contains footage of Carla's post victory interview.
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Indoor Open Triples 2015
Winners 2015 - Monymusk - Jemma Lingard, Roy Lingard and Pat Low
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This season's indoor open triples, once again sponsored by DFS, has been ongoing during the first week in April. The competition came to a conclusion on Saturday 4th, with Jim Whyte's triple flying the flag for the home club. However, the Inverurie trio lost out at the semi final stage to Garlogie's Paul Walker - a former winner of the rose bowl. 
In the other semi final, Roy Lingard's Monymusk triple got the better of George Norrie's Ythanbank team, and went on to beat Garlogie in the final to put a new name on the trophy. Many thanks go to all Inverurie members who entered, took a turn on umpiring duty and helped out in the kitchen throughout the tournament.
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