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Three Shires Doubles
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Three Shires Winter League Finals Day Rport
The 2008 Shires Winter League was held at Cottered PC this year on what tuned out to be
chilly but fairly dry day, with one short spell of rain. Much better than the dire weather that was forcasted.
The main competition was made up of 3 Leagues of 4 with the top two teams from each league
going thru with the two best runners up into the Quarters, Semis and final. It was a hard fought contest with the Engine A
going on to win the final against the Rose & Crown A without losing a game all day. So congratulations to Martin Hughes
and Gill & Brian Howarth.
It was decided that as the plate had an odd number of teams ie 9 to, use a four round snake
system, with the top four teams playing off for first and second place. Although this proved to be a bit long drawn out with
some very close matches the final was eventually won by Ickleford lions against Queens Head 2.
Many thanks to Cottered PC members for all the hard work they put in to make the event
successful and for the great food that they laid on. Thanks Cottered and thanks to all the players for making it a great day.
John Deaville
Three Shires Comp Sec.
11th March 2008.
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| 321 Winners |
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Three Shires
Triples
A good turn out and good weather for this competition.
It was surprising that teams did not use it as practice for Brean, but regardless there was some very strong teams entered.
We had a junior team enter comprising of Amy, Reece, Sam B. They started off strong with a convincing win in their first game,
but then hit a downward slope. They battled well but did not win anymore morning games. There was a couple of teams in the
morning games that showed obvious strength. Sarah, Jeremy & Ben played with ease throughout the morning, as did Derek,
Martin and Danny.
The plate final was between Pete T, Sue, Paolo and Amy
Reece, Sam. I would personally like to thank Pete, Paolo and Sue who were kind and sporting enough to allow me to advise the
juniors through this game. The attitude of this team was 2nd to none and an example to all. The juniors once again
put in a good performance but the experience of the slightly older team won through making Sue, Pete and Paolo Plate winners.
The main final was no surprise, between Derek, Martin,
Danny and Sarah, Jeremy, Ben. Derek’s team had played convincing boule all day clocking up some great results, but could
not quite get into their stride in the final. The confidence of the youngsters game them the added edge and allowed them to
gain yet another stunning win, making them Three Shires Triples Winners.
Thank you to Ickleford for your hospitality and to John
Luke for yet another well run competition.
Plate Winners Pete, Sue, Paolo
Three Shires Doubles
It was a good day weather wise but the turn out was very poor. With four divisions in this league you would expect a good
turnout. But sadly only a handful of teams supported this event.
However it turned out to be a great day and a whole load of fun.
The Main final was under way quite early,Ben and Tom scrapped it into the main after a very scratchy but enjoyable morning.
They played against Paolo and Pete T who put in superb performances throughtout the day. It was a good game to watch and play
was of a high standard. Ben and Tom finally surged forward to take the title of Three Shires Doubles Champions with Pete and
Paolo as Runners Up.
The Plate final started much later but the was still a fair crow of supporters who stayed to watch.
So John L & Steve took on Robin and Ian B in a final that provied much entertainment. Unfortunatly John and Steve who
never gave up battling could not quite get a grip on the game. Robin and Ian played a great game and were deserving winners.
Thank you to all who entered and to the organisers and host club.
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