The Super Six

Late August saw the women’s and men’s town competitions reach the final stages.  Gildredge Park Bowls Club had been well-represented in the competitions with around 25 club bowlers entering singles, pairs, triples and fours – single sex and mixed, open and seniors. Many of our Gildredge bowlers competed in several formats so we were well represented across the board.

Our club was represented in a Super Six finals with 13 different Gildredge bowlers taking part.

THEY WON IT!!! Mens triples winners: Bob Hapgood, Craig McKernon, Mick Gress

The town competitions are open to local clubs who compete in the town leagues…mainly the seven Eastbourne Clubs but also a little further afield for the women’s competitions.  Because Eastbourne is a strong bowling town these local competitions are of a high standard and to reach the finals, and even win, is a grand achievement.  Thanks to Francois Celada of Francois’s Collectables in South Street who sponsored the competitions (see photos below with Francois).

Gradually the knock-out stages took their toll but Gildredge bowlers got through to the finals in six competitions. 

The Super Six

The women's fours: Winners

Winners in the women’s fours: Marilyn Doust, Ellen Strevens, Julia Fordham, Alison Williams

The women's pairs: Finalists

Runners up in the women’s pairs: Ros Pickering and Mal Rossell

The women's singles: Finalist

Runner-up in the women’s singles: Ellen Strevens

The Men's Australian pairs: Winners

Winners in the men’s Australian Pairs: Russell Calderwood and Nigel Froud

The mixed triples: Finalists

Runners-up in the mixed triples: Nigel Froud, Carol Forge, Cathy Greenwood

The men's triples: Winners

Winners in the men’s triples: Craig McKernon, Mick Gress, Bob Hapgood