Intergenerational
INTERGENERATIONAL FUN TOURNAMENT is back on 13th July 2024
After the success of the last 2 years event the "intergenerational" is back for 2024.
I am sure that all our families still wonder why on earth we all spend so much time at the green and what is the fascination with bowls. So now is the chance to show them and get them involved.
The tournament is open to any member to enter with someone from their family from a different generation. Pairs could be two adults, an adult and teenager, an adult and a child. (There is a degree of flexibility!)
Each pair will play at least 3 games of pairs and support will be provided for the younger players/non bowlers with advice/help as needed e.g. bias, scoring, measuring etc.
The jack length will be appropriate for the pairs playing.
There will be a skills competition for everyone to enter.
Play will start at 13.30 and should finish by 17.00 Tea, Coffee and cold drinks will be available throughout the day but bring some snacks to keep you going.
Entry will be £5 per pair
New bowlers can have a practice and a bit of tuition from 12.15 on the day or why not bring them along ahead of the day to have a go. Casual dress and flat soled shoes. Bowls are available from children’s sizes upwards.
Please do find a family member and enter.
This is intended to be a real bowls celebration with our families whether they play or come along to spectate. We will need a team of “minders” and people to help us run the day, so please even if you are not playing put yourself forward to help and come along and enjoy.
Kim
16th July 2023 1.30 to 4.30
What a brilliant afternoon. 10 pairs each with an over and under 18 year old played 3 games of 3 bowl pairs (6 ends per game).. Bowls Bash scoring system 3 2 1. Some great matches, a few wicks, some spectacular bowls and jack trails and few "oh no's" as own shot bowls taken out.
The juniors included Biddenden BC members plus some Ashford IBC members as well as several bowling for the first time (and didn't they do well!!). Seniors included grandparents, parents and friends again with a mix of Biddenden and Ashford members and some new bowlers. Great enthusiasm from them all and really sporting throughout.
With both pairs standing at the mat end, the markers had a much more vocal and supportive role than is normally the case (which they seemed to enjoy).
The winners were Ken and Joey who won all three games. 3 other pairs came in with 2 wins and positive shot differences.
The normal spider was won by youngest bowler Lilia and another Biddenden Junior, George, bowled amazingly well in the corner to corner to win with the 2 closest bowls!!
Having family and friends spectating and supporting helped create a really fun atmosphere.
Ages 9 to 80 - all totally involved and competing - what a great advert for this wonderful sport of Bowls
SUNDAY 28th August 2022
What a brilliant afternoon. Congratulations to Jim & Rachel and Edward & Freddie who won their groups and then drew in the final!! We had 8 pairs including 1 great grandad, 4 grandads, 2 grandmas, 1 mum, 1 son, 1 great grandson, 3 grandsons, 3 grand daughters playing. Great bowls, great fun, great competition and great family time. Two groups of 4 pairs played a round robin with a Bowls Bash type scoring system. Every pair won at least one game!! David and Alfie won the kisses price for most bowls kissing the jack on delivery.
