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2023 Hastings Open Bowls Tournament Report

Although entry numbers had dropped again, those that participated were blessed with great weather, excellent Bowling Greens at White Rock Pleasure Gardens courtesy of Hastings Borough Council & Idverde (Shaun Godfrey & Grounds Team), great food provided my Mark (ably assisted by Heather) and parched pallets quenched by Martyn's team of Bar Stewards (Dave, Lorraine, Heather).

• Singles - Richard Maton (Worthing) bt Jason Walter (Buxted Park) 13-11
• Pairs - Charles Wright & Jack Till (currently White Rock) bt Gary Wilson & Adam Oakman (Rosemount) 15-8
• Triples - Charles Wright, Graham Lavender & Jack Till bt Glen Newton, Trevor Logan & Shaun Godfrey 14-9
• Consolation Pairs - Lucas Smith & Mick Hart (Rosemount) bt Mark James (Ixworth)& David Baxter (Epping) 17-8

Having grabbed the Pairs on Thursday, unfortunately the possible treble slipped from Jack Till's grasp when he was beaten in the last 8 of the Singles by eventual winner Richard Maton 13-9 first thing on Friday, but he swiftly recovered to take the Triples as solace.

The current Comp. Sec. neglected to thank the Competitors for all the Marking they undertook - essential for a smooth-running Singles Competition. He finally wished the New Tournament Committee (under Martyn Naylor) every success in their endeavours next year & onwards.

New Tournament Dates for 2024 Sunday 25th August to Saturday 31st August.

New Website will be called thehobt.co.uk

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Photos - 2023

2022 Hastings Open Bowls Tournament Report

The small number of entrants (40 Singles/18 Pairs/18 Triples) that competed this year were granted glorious weather, bowling greens in good condition if sometimes a bit swift & wonderful refreshment provided by Martyn Naylor & team manning the Bar ably supported by Mark & Sarah in the Kitchen. The Committee thanks the many competitors who gave up their time to MARK Singles matches & to all those that assisted the organisers in the management of the Greens. Thanks to Hastings Borough Council for allowing us to use their Greens at no charge & Parking Services for making life easier for those that travelled a distance. Open Singles Champion was Jack Till (Gullivers) who came from behind to overcome last year’s Runner-Up David Baxter (Wanstead Central) by 1 shot leaving it to the last end to nose in front. Open Triples Champions were Alec Martin/Trevor Logan/Shaun Godfrey (mostly White Rock) who nudged out Stuart James/Gary Wilson/Martyn Naylor (Rosemount) 18-15. Alec Martin & Shaun Godfrey beat Ed Law & Dave Morgan to take the Consolation Pairs. As the Tournament makes a significant loss this year 2023 will most likely be the last (111th) to be held unless significant support materialises.

Photos - 2022