The WGC 100 Bowls Tournament has successfully been completed. From my point of view, it seemed to be a great success with the matches all played in a competitive and friendly spirit. Many congratulations to Welwyn & District who secured the championship with a victory over Hatfield on Tuesday by winning on all 3 rinks. I hoped you all enjoyed the tournament as much as we did at Welwyn Garden City.
I should very much like to thank both the WGC Centenary Organisation for their support and special thanks goes to both Eric Walsby & John Beech for their enthusiasm and encouragement. I should also very much like to thank all at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors for their sponsorship of the event and support.
For next year, as I have indicated previously. I should like to expand the tournament to be a Welwyn Hatfield Borough competition which includes all the bowls clubs within the Borough. As such if you all agree I would like to invite both North Mymms & Northaw & Cuffley bowls clubs to join the tournament next year. I would be grateful if you could confirm by reply if your club is in agreement with this.
Finally, no tournament is complete without a presentation ceremony. Therefore Mike & Eddie can I ask that you liaise with Eric to arrange a presentation of the winner’s trophy to take place during the weekend of the 24th & 25th September (when I believe that you have your own club finals day).
Once again well done and thank you all for making the WGC 100 Bowls Tournament such a great success.
Stewart Parkhouse Secretary Welwyn Garden City Bowls Club
24th August at Welwyn Garden City v Shire Park
The latest match took place on 24th August when WGC hosted Shire Park. WGC won by 2 rinks to 1 and by 65 shots to 40.
17th August at Welwyn & District v Welwyn Garden City
In the latest game played on Tuesday 17th August at Welwyn & District, the hosts had a good win over Welwyn Garden City. Welwyn & District won on 2 of the 3 rinks and by 69-41. Welwyn & District gained 8 points & Welwyn Garden City 2 points.
22nd July Hatfield v Shire Park
Hatfield v Shire Park. Hatfield secured the maximum 10 points winning on all 3 rinks and by 78 shots to 30.
21st July Shire Park v Welwyn & District
In a close match, Shire Park won on 2 of the 3 rinks and by 54 shots to 46. Shire Park gained 8 points & Welwyn & District gained 2 points.
20th July 2021 Welwyn & District v Parkside
On 20th July Welwyn & District v Parkside. Welwyn & District secured the maximum 10 points winning on all 3 rinks and by 88 shots to 32.
Friday 9th July 2021 Shire Park v Parkside
Friday 9th July at Shire Park when they played Parkside. In a very close contest Parkside took won by 51 shots to 49 overall. Shire Park won on two of the 3 rinks. Shier Park gained 4 points and Parkside 6 points.
22nd June 2021 Parkside v Hatfield
In the latest match in the WGC 100 tournament Parkside won against Hatfield by 49-45 shots. Hatfield however did win on 2 of the 3 rinks meaning that Parkside got 6 points and Hatfield 4 points.
10th June 2021 Welwyn Garden City v Hatfield
In the latest game in the WGC 100 Bowls Tournament Hatfield Bowls Club visited Digswell Park to play Welwyn Garden City. Welwyn Garden City won on two of the three rinks and by 58 – 42 shots. The next match sees Hatfield visit the KGV Playing Fields to take on Parkside on 22nd June.
18th May 2021 Parkside v Welwyn Garden City
The delayed WGC 100 Bowls Tournament commenced last week when teams from Parkside & WGC met in the tournament’s inaugural match. In a friendly & competitive game, Parkside started well and took an early lead. WGC however fought back well and eventually won on two of the three rinks and by 53-38