In the Junior Pairs played at Devizes this morning Gary Jackson (Westlecot) & Kyle Anderson (Royal Wootton Bassett) beat Craig Hatherall & Mike Titcombe (Westlecot) 21 – 12. The other semi final saw Chris Poole (Holt) & Tom Newman (Avon) defeat Ben Choules (Highworth) & Craig Morphet of (Royal Wootton Bassett) 19 -14.
Category Archives: Under 25s
U25 South West Counties vs Somerset
The following players have been selected to represent Bowls Wiltshire U25s in their second South West Counties match against Somerset on Saturday 15 July. The match will be played at Clevedon BC, Knoll Paddock, Chapel Hill, Princes Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7LL.
Please arrive by 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Dress code will be county shirts and whites below the waist.
Rink 1
| George Twine | Royal Wootton Bassett |
| Isaac Jacob | Trowbridge Westbourne |
| Ben Choules | Highworth |
| Craig Hatherall | Westlecot |
Rink 2
| Jordan Moody | Salisbury |
| Liam Williams | Box |
| Ashley Peach | Amesbury |
| Michael Titcombe | Westlecot |
Rink 3
| David Murray | Highworth |
| John Hermon | Garrads |
| James Vincent | Alderbury |
| Craig Morphet | Royal Wootton Bassett |
U25 South West Counties vs Devon Result
Report from Team Manager, Adam Tanner:
I’m very pleased to report an excellent win over Devon in our opening South West Counties fixture versus Devon at Taunton Deane BC on Sunday.
Although Chris Poole’s rink was a player short due to a late dropout, and therefore needed to have a quarter of their score withdrawn, they still won 24.75 – 12. Michael Titcombe won 29-12 and Craig Morphet won 27-14.
There is no such thing as an easy game versus Devon but, as reflected by the scores, the performances and attitudes of our players were excellent. High standards continued to the very end (partly because the rinks were quietly competing between themselves to see which could manage the highest margin!).
Our next fixture comes at Clevedon BC versus Somerset on 15 July, and a team will be circulated soon.
Rink scores:
David Murray/Jamie Shadwell/Chris Poole (1 player short) beat S Apsey 24.75 – 12
Nathan Richards/John Hermon/James Vincent/Mike Titcombe beat C Thompson 29-12
Jordan Moody/Isaac Jacobs/James Richman/Craig Morphet beat J Tinham 27-14
White Rose Trophy Regional Finals Result
Match report from Adam Tanner of the Under 25 County Double Rink competition vs Devon played at West Backwell BC, Somerset on Sunday:
We led by 7 shots after 10 ends and were just 2 shots behind after 16 ends, however unfortunately the boys couldn’t get back in front and were unable to chase the high tallies that were eventually needed during the final couple of ends.
In the afternoon Devon beat Somerset to qualify for the National Finals. Devon have won the National Title 4 times in the last 8 seasons.
We now move on to our South West Counties League fixtures, the first of which is against Devon again, next Sunday 25 June at Taunton Deane BC. The team will be announced shortly.
Rink scores:
James Richman/Chris Poole/Craig Hatherall/Mike Titcombe lost to Harry Goodwin 20-29
Gary Jackson/Jamie Shadwell/Ben Choules/Craig Morphet lost to Dom Tuckett 16-23
Under 25 White Rose Trophy team for Regional Finals
The below players have been selected to represent Wiltshire in the U25 White Rose Trophy Regional Finals.
The game will be held at West Backwell BC, The Recreation Ground, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3HG on Sunday 18 June. Dress code will be whites and county shirts and can all players arrive by 9.30am for a 10.00am start. The first match will be against Devon and if we win we will play the winner of Cornwall and Somerset in the afternoon to book a place at the National Finals at Leamington Spa.
This is a big match for us and so any support will be greatly appreciated!
Rink 1
| James Richman | Westlecot |
| Chris Poole | Holt |
| Craig Hatherall | Westlecot |
| Michael Titcombe | Westlecot |
Rink 2
| Gary Jackson | Westlecot |
| Jamie Shadwell | Spencer Moulton |
| Ben Choules | Highworth |
| Craig Morphet | Royal Wootton Bassett |
Reserves to attend
| Jordan Moody | Salisbury |
White Rose Regional Finals
Today Bowls England announced the draw for the regional finals of the U25 White Rose Trophy.
Wiltshire will play at West Backwell Bowls Club in Somerset on Sunday 18 June and will face Devon in the morning, whilst Somerset will play against Cornwall. The winners of each match will then face in the afternoon with the winner securing their place in the National Semi-Finals at Leamington Spa on 3 September.
Team Manager, Adam Tanner, will announce the team shortly so please keep an eye on the website.
White Rose Trophy vs Worcestershire Result
Match report from Adam Tanner of the Under 25 County Double Rink competition vs Worcestershire played at Royal Wootton Bassett this morning:
I’m very pleased to report another strong win, 53-33, this time against a Worcestershire team which finished as national runners up in 2014 (and beat Wiltshire en route).
Craig Morphet’s rink had a tough draw against England U25 back ender Luke Lane, but put themselves 8-0 up after just 2 ends with some excellent early bowling. They went on to win 23-19 after 19 ends.
Mike Titcombe’s rink managed an excellent 30-14 win. Although they dropped a 6 on the 12th end, they immediately scored a 5 in response, and that was the only time all day that they dropped more than a single shot on an end. Scorecards and a team photo are below.
Once again, the character and spirit throughout the team was excellent. Thanks to everyone who was there to support us.
After 5 consecutive weekends of U25 bowling, we now have a breather, which has been well earned. On Sunday 18 June we will play the regional finals at Bristol BC. If we win in the morning, we will play again in the afternoon for a place in the National Semi-Final in Leamington. Opponents are yet to be confirmed. I will be in touch well in advance to let you know the draw and our chosen team.
Rink scores:
Jamie Shadwell/Chris Poole/Ben Choules/Craig Morphet beat Luke Lane 23-19
James Richman/Jordan Moody/Craig Hatherall/Mike Titcombe beat Glenn Weaver 30-14
White Rose U25 vs Gloucestershire Result
On Sunday morning the White Rose U25 team played a tough Gloucestershire outfit at Royal Wootton Bassett in the preliminary round of the Under 25 Double Rink competition.
Adam Tanner, Team Manager, is delighted to announce that Wiltshire beat Gloucestershire by 21 shots – the most convincing win that the team has had in Adam’s seven years as manager.
Mike Titcombe made his debut at skip and was drawn to skip against Nathan Kitchen, an England U25 skip. However, this did not phase Mike or his fellow players and the Wiltshire rink won by 11 shots, scoring a 6 and two 5s in the process. Craig Morphet skipped the other rink containing two young debutants to a 10 shot win. Each rink only dropped more than 1 shot 3 times, which showed real maturity and discipline. Adam is very proud of them all.
Our support was excellent, and Adam would like to thank everyone who was there yesterday – it’s much appreciated.
The White Rose team starts again from scratch next Sunday morning, at home to Worcestershire, and the full team will be announced shortly.
Please see a picture of the team below
Under 25 White Rose Trophy team vs Gloucestershire
The below players have been selected to represent Wiltshire in the U25 White Rose Trophy first round vs Gloucestershire.
The game will be held at Royal Wootton Bassett BC on Sunday 14 May. Dress code will be whites and county shirts and can all players arrive by 10am for a 10.30am start.
This is a big match for us and so any support will be greatly appreciated!
Rink 1
| James Richman | Westlecot |
| Chris Poole | Holt |
| Craig Hatherall | Westlecot |
| Michael Titcombe | Westlecot |
Rink 2
| Gary Jackson | Westlecot |
| Jamie Shadwell | Spencer Moulton |
| Ben Choules | Highworth |
| Craig Morphet | Royal Wootton Bassett |