Crossens Club Championship Singles

Message from our Chairman Keith Sproston

     Saturday 31st August 2024 was the fifth year we’ve run the Club Championship Singles. Every year the competition has given so many great moments, and this year was no different. The weather was excellent, sun and a little breeze. The green was soaking wet at 8.45am with overnight dew from the clear night skies. After brushing it and clearing a few worm casts it was ready to give us a day to remember. It got quicker as the day went on and the lovely surface allowed us to play some really accurate bowling.

Each of the four categories had moments to be proud of. The level of bowling was excellent. Well done to Roger O’Neil who played Paula Milnes both of them never let up, but Paula came through to win. Derek Madden had a good day, he only started bowling around this time last year.  My journey was the stuff of dreams, to make the final against a formidable opponent in John Ashcroft and winning it for the second time was so special I’m still very happy. 

Joe’s BBQ was again a treat and thanks to our wonderful ladies preparing salad and cakes and everyone’s involvement in the day, made it another special Crossen’s competition. I want to thank everyone for supporting the event and making it so special.

Keith Sproston – Club Champion (lol)

P.S. A big Thank You to Pauline Rimmer for marking my card.

The singles Club Championship is played during the season with 32 competitors and after each player randomly plays 4 games they are put into four groups of 8 according to the number of games won and the aggregate. The four groups are Main, Consolation, Contenders and Better Luck Next Time. On finals day there are 4 trophies to be won and cash prizes for winners and runners up. 

This year the semi-finals were between

Main – John Ashcroft v Dave Rimmer and Keith Sproston v Colin Milnes. Both Dave and Colin had 2 formidable opponents. John and Keith came through to play in a very close final which Keith eventually won 21-19 congratulations to our 2024 Singles Club Champion Keith Sproston..

Consolation – Paula Milnes v Dave Wilson and Ted Morrell v Martin Doran again 2 close semis but Paula and Martin came through to play in the final. This game was neck and neck until Paula went ahead to win 21-19. Congratulations to our 2024 Singles Consolation winner Paula Milnes.

Contenders – Jackie Jackson v Mo Ahmady and Sue Davies v John Townsend, once more close matches but the men won through and Mo played John in the final, once again a close match but John pipped Mo and won 21-19. Congratulations to our 2024 Singles Contender winner John Townsend.

Better Luck Next Time – Frank Melling v Tony Wakefield and Gary Hayes v Derek Madden some great bowling but Tony and Derek win through to play a close final which was won by Tony 21-11. Congratulations to our 2024 Better Luck Next Time winner Tony Wakefield.