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The big Triples event of our summer went the way of the experienced players. 11 Teams played 5 games each and shared prize money of £90. The raffle and associated donation plus a 10% cut from entry fees meant the club made over £70 for club funds. Every one had a good day but no local team claimed a prize. There’ll be another similar event over winter.

Thanks to everyone who who turned up early and stayed on to clear up. Eventual winners had a near thing in round 2 when the Welsh Wizards nearly did for them. Photos later.

21 aug Hudd

Some new additions are on view in this picture. A gravelled area in front of the shed to avoid the clagging mud of last winter and a parasol with a metal base to shade players or spectators from the sun. We asked KMC to put in the gravel area and they did so. They also put in a wheelchair  ramp as well. The club applied for a grant to pay for the minor works and have received 50% of the cost already. Parasol from Wilkinsons (£20) Base from the depths of Roy’s garage (£0). KMC also supplied 2 large bags of limestone chippings to assist in remodelling some terrains.

This Sunday 14th August is the club singles competition. You’re on your own in a 3 round competition and the best 2 players will meet in the final to win a trophy to take away and keep.

To even out the experience and skill levels of the players some players will have a start. Novices and new members will almost all start on +7 so when they begin any game they will start on 7 points. Starts (or handicaps) are always applied at the beginning of a game so a game could be 7-3 before a boule is thrown.

Better more experienced players will start from scratch (0) so it’s possible for a less experienced player to beat a more experienced one. Don’t forget that each game only has 6 boules in it so it will be quick and sometimes brutal. If you shoot twice and miss you only have one boule left to rescue that end. There will be upsets. Here’s the list.

There will still be room for casual play after this event.