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17.12.23 2024 Outdoor Season - Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events page has been updated to include fixtures for the 2024 Outdoor season.

21.9.23 Southbourne Bowls Club - Winter Bowling 2023-24
Invite to all Bowlers

The popular and well attended 'Polar Bears' bowling at Southbourne is scheduled to run on every Monday and Friday over the Winter months (weather permitting) from 10am till noon commencing on Monday October 2nd. Members and Non-members welcome.

Click here for more details.

5.9.23 Southbourne Bowls Club - Club Finals
Southbourne held their 2023 season Club Finals over the weekend and witnessed exceptionally good bowling throughout.

Congratulations go to all who competed, both Winners and Runners up.

Special thanks to Kathy & Irene on again running a successful season of Club competitions. Thanks also to those who officiated the Finals over the day.

Full Club Finals results can be found on the Notice Board page or from the below links:

2023 Club Finals Day - Results

30.8.23 Club Finals Day - Order of Play (updated)
The names of those officiating at this years Club Finals has been added to the order of play. The updated document can be viewed on-line via the Notice Board page.

29.8.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (8pts) 102 v 61 (2pts) Norfolk

Results
Pete Jasinski, Del Morton, Andy Smith & Ant Bull (s) Won 27-14
Les Etherington, Colin Bulbeck, Dave Fewell & Dave Alner (s) Lost 19-17
Paul Simpson, Scott Treagust, Alex Horne & Mark Soper (s) Won 28-15
Ray Leggett, Paul Barker,  Robin Armstrong & Gary Wyatt (s) Won 30-13

26.8.23 Club Pairs League - Final Results
Congratulations to Pete Garrard and Malcolm Keane on winning the 2023 Club Pairs League, albeit by the narrowest of margins. They finished level on points with the second placed team of Dave Young and Les Etherington, but took the Title with a superior shot difference of just one shot.

22.8.23 Club Finals Day - Order of Play
The order of play for the 2023 Club Finals day, Sunday 3rd September, has been determined and displayed in the Club house. It can also be viewed on-line via the Notice Board page.

20.8.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (6pts) 84 v 63 (4pts) Worthing Pavilion Bears

Results
To follow

10.8.23 Match Results - PC Cup
Southbourne 56 v 86 Worthing Pavilion

Results
Pete Jasinski, Del Morton, Alex Horne & Ant Bull (s) Lost 17-16
Les Etherington, Gus Howells, Gary Wyatt & Dave Alner (s) Won 23-14
Colin Bulbeck, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Lost 32-6
Scott Treagust, Allan Smith, Dave Fewell & Andy Smith (s) Lost 23-11

30.7.23 New Fixture - PC Cup
The home PC Cup semi final tie against Worthing Pavilion will be on Sunday 6th August at 10am.

A team availability sheet will be displayed asap.

29.7.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (8pts) 108 v 68 (2pts) Chichester

Results
Colin Bulbeck, Richard Webb, Alex Horne & Ant Bull (s) Won 43-11
Les Etherington, Gus Howells, Gary Wyatt & Dave Alner (s) Won 28-21
Pete Jasinski, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Lost 22-19
Scott Treagust, Allan Smith, Dave Fewell & Andy Smith (s) Won 18-14

29.7.23 Short Mat - ESMBA Registration
All Southbourne Bowls Club Members

For those wishing to play Short mat bowls next season, internal activities at Southbourne are included in your membership. However if you wish to participate in the WSCSMBA league and cup, or in any of the many County competitions, then you will need to be registered with the English Short Mat Association (ESMBA) at an additional cost of £7.00.

A list for inclusion has been displayed in the clubhouse foyer. Please add your name if appropriate.

23.7.23 Match Results - PC Cup
East Preston 74 v 79 Southbourne

Results
Colin Bulbeck, Scott Treagust, Richard Webb & Alex Horne (s) Lost 21-17
Pete Jasinski, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Won 21-15
Les Etherington, Derek Pike, Gary Wyatt & Dave Alner (s) Lost 25-18
Paul Simpson, Allan Smith, Andy Smith & Ant Bull (s) Won 23-13

20.7.23 Holbrook Cup
The semi final of the Holbrook cup will be away to Billingshurst on Monday 21st August at 5.30pm.
A team availability sheet will be displayed on the clubhouse notice boards.

20.7.23 Match Results - WSBL
Bognor (2pts) 63 v 80 (8pts) Southbourne

Results
Colin Bulbeck, Richard Webb, Alex Horne & Ant Bull  (s) Won
Les Etherington, Del Morton, Gary Wyatt Dave Alner (s) Won
Ray Leggett, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Won
Pete Jasinski, Allan Smith, Dave Fewell, Andy Smith (s) Lost

17.7.23 Rink Booking - Update
F.A.O. All Members
Correct operation of the Rink Booking system has now been restored.

17.7.23 Rink Booking -
F.A.O. All Members
It has come to my attention that the Rink Booking application is currently not working.
I will let you know when the issue is resolved.

16.7.23 Match Results - WSBL
East Preston (5pts) 73 v 73 (5pts) Southbourne

Results
Colin Bulbeck, Scott Treagust, Richard Webb Alex Horne (s) Lost 19-15
Les Etherington, Dave Fewell, Gary Wyatt Dave Alner (s) Won 28-16
Ray Leggett, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Lost 23-11
Pete Jasinski, Allan Smith, Andy Smith & Ant Bull (s) Won 19-15

13.7.23 Match Results - Holbrook Cup
Rogate 45 v 58 Southbourne

Results
Les Etherington, Dave Fewell & Dave Alner (s) Won 18-9
Jacqui Arnell, Pete Jasinski & Ant Bull (s) Lost 24-15
Dave Young, Malcolm Keane & Mark Soper (s) Won 25-12

13.7.23 County Competitions


This weeks fixtures & results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
12th July Neutral R. Leggett C of C SF Won

Congratulations to Ray Leggett who has reached the County Final of the Champion of Champions Singles competition to be played at Popes Mead Bowling club over the weekend of the 22nd / 23rd July.

11.7.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (8pts) 118 v 55 (2pts) East Preston

Results
Colin Bulbeck, Allan Smith, Alex Horne & Dave Alner (s) Won 36-10
Pete Jasinski, Del Morton, Dave Fewell & Gary Wyatt (s) Lost 19-17
Paul Simpson, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Won 37-14
Les Etherington, Scott Treagust, Andy Smith & Ant Bull (s) Won 28-12

8.7.23 County Competitions


This weeks fixtures & results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
5th July Neutral R. Leggett C of C QF Won
7th July Neutral L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours Q/F Lost

3.7.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (7pts) 84 v 67 (3pts) Worthing Pavilion Bulls

Results


1.7.23 Match Results - WSBL
Chichester (8pts) 72 v 65 (2pts) Southbourne

Results
Paul Simpson, Scott Treagust, Dave Fewell & Gary Wyatt (s) Lost 19-18
Les Etherington, Richard Webb, Alex Horne  & Ant Bull (s) Lost 23-14
Colin Bulbeck,  Pete Jasinski, Dave Alner & Andy Smith (s) Lost 19-13
Ray Leggett, Paul Barker, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Won 20-11

1.7.23 County Competitions


This weeks fixtures & results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
26th June Home A. Bull Singles 3rd Round Won
28th June Home A. Bull Singles Area Final Lost
29th June Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours Q/F Lost

28.6.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (8pts) 91 v 57 (2pts) Bognor

Results


24.6.23 County Competitions


This weeks fixtures & results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
19th June Home / Away Southbourne D. Fours Area Final Won
21st June Home D. Alner Singles 1st Round Con
21st June Away A. Bull Singles 1st Round W/O
22nd June Home R. Leggett Ch of Ch's Area Final Won
23rd June Away A. Bull Singles 2nd Round Won

The Southbourne Double Fours team have reached the Quarter Finals stage of the Abergavenny Cup and will play Woodingdean on Thursday 29th June at 6pm. The tie will be played with one 'Four' at Home and one 'Four' Away.

Ray Leggett has reached the Quarter Finals of the Champion of Champions which will be contested at Worthing pavilion on Wednesday 5th July at 6pm.

Ant Bull will be at Home in Round 3 of the Singles to be played on Monday 26th June at 6pm.

19.6.23 Match Results - WSBL
Southbourne (8pts) 91 v 58 (2pts) Tarring Priory

Results
Paul Simpson, Gus Howells, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Won 22-14
Paul Barker, Scott Treagust, Richard Webb & Ant Bull (s) Won 26-16
Colin Bulbeck, Les Etherington, Dave Alner & Andy Smith (s) Won 29-9
Pete Jasinski, Jim Spivey, Dave Fewell & Gary Wyatt (s) Lost 19-14

19.6.23 Match Results - WSBL
Worthing Pavilion Bears (8pts) 104 v 70 (2pts) Southbourne

Results
Paul Simpson, Gus Howells, Robin Armstrong & Mark Soper (s) Lost 37-13
Ray Leggett, Pete Garrard, Richard Webb & Ant Bull (s) Lost 22-19
Colin Bulbeck, Les Etherington, Dave Alner & Andy Smith (s) Lost 26-16
Pete Jasinski, Paul Barker, Dave Fewell & Gary Wyatt (s) Won 22-19

11.6.23 County Competitions - updated


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
5th June Away D. Alner & R. Armstrong Pairs Prelim Round Lost
5th June Home D. Fewell & M. Soper Pairs Prelim Round Won
5th June Home R. Leggett & P. Jasinski Pairs Prelim Round W/O
6th June Away R. Leggett Ch of Ch's 2nd Round Won
7th June Away D. Fewell & M. Soper Pairs 1st Round Lost
7th June Away A. Smith & A. Bull Pairs 1st Round Won
7th June Home R. Leggett & P. Jasinski Pairs 1st Round Won
9th June Away A. Smith & A. Bull Pairs 2nd Round Lost
9th June Home R. Leggett & P. Jasinski Pairs 2nd Round Lost
10th June Home / Away Southbourne D. Fours 2nd Round Won


4.6.23 County Competitions


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
31st May Away D. Fewell, M. Soper & A. Smith Triples 3rd Round Won
2nd June Home D. Fewell, M. Soper & A. Smith Triples Area Final Lost

Disappointment for Dave, Mark & Andy after losing by 1 shot at home in the Area Final of the County Triples.

Next week see's the County Pairs commence with the Prelim round on Mon 5th..
Of the four Southbourne teams competing, Ant & Andy receive a 'Bye', Ray & Pete receive a 'Walkover', Robin & Dave play away at Tarring Priory and Mark & Dave play at home against Pulborough.

29.5.23 Match Results - WSBL
Norfolk (8pts) 94 v 57 (2pts) Southbourne

Results
Les Etherington, Scott Treagust, Gary Wyatt & Mark Soper (s) Lost 29-16
Pete Garrard, Pete Jasinski, Robin Armstrong & Ant Bull (s) Lost 24-22
Colin Bulbeck, Alan Shelley, Alex Horne & Dave Alner (s) Lost 25-11
Paul Simpson, Paul Barker, Dave Fewell & Andy Smith (s) Won 18-16

27.5.23 Southbourne - Top Rink Award Sponsor
Southbourne would like to thank Paul Barker and EMP Tooling for sponsoring the award of 'Top Rink' prizes for the 2023 season.



EMP Tooling are a local  family business offering a variety of services in the field of engineering. Visit their website here to discover more.

27.5.23 County Competitions


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
23rd May Home R. Leggett Ch of Ch's 1st Round Won
24th May Away D. Fewell, M. Soper & A. Smith Triples 1st Round Won
24th May Home R. Leggett, R. Armstrong, A. Bull Triples 1st Round Con
25th May Home P. Jasinski Unbadged 2nd Round Lost
26th May Home D. Fewell, M. Soper & A. Smith Triples 2nd Round Won

26.5.23 Match Results - WSBL
Worthing Pavilion Bulls (10pts) 119 v 49 (0pts) Southbourne

Results
Paul Simpson, Dell Morton, Gary Wyatt & Mark Soper (s) Lost 23-21
Ray Leggett, Pete Garrard, Alex Horne & Ant Bull (s) Lost 29-11
Colin Bulbeck, Alan Shelley, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Lost 34-10
Les Etherington, Paul Barker, Dave Fewell & Andy Smith (s) Lost 35-7

20.5.23 County Competitions - Updated


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
15th May Home L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours 1st Round Won
15th May Away R. Leggett, R. Armstrong, M. Soper & A. Smith Fours 1st Round Lost
17th May Away L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours 2nd Round Won
18th May Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours 1st Round Won
19th May Home L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours Area Final Won

Congratulations to the Southbourne 'Four' of Les, Pete, Dave & Dave who just about prevailed (26-17) over a very strong Tarring Priory team to book their place in the Quarter Finals to be played at Lindfield B.C. on Friday 7th July.

Southbourne's 'Double Fours' team had a good home and away win (49-15 overall) against Maltravers to progress to the second round against either Worthing Pavilion or Goring Manor.

Good luck to the two Southbourne teams competing in the County Triples comp starting next week on Wednesday.

18.5.23 2023 Outdoor Season - Club Competition Draw & Results
The draw for Club competitions is now available to view on-line via the Notice Board page.

18.5.23 County Competitions


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
15th May Home L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours 1st Round Won
15th May Away R. Leggett, R. Armstrong, M. Soper & A. Smith Fours 1st Round Lost
17th May Away L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours 2nd Round Won
18th May Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours 1st Round tbd
19th May Home L. Etherington, P. Jasinski, D. Fewell & D. Alner Fours Area Final tbd

10.5.23 County Competitions


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
9th May Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours Prelim Round Won

5.5.23 2023 Outdoor Season - Bowls Tournaments
A list of Bowls Tournaments hosted by local Clubs for the 2023 season and brought to my attention, can be found on-line on the Notice Board page. Click here.

Copies will also be displayed in the Clubhouse.

3.5.23 Match Results - BML
Pulborough (6pts) 47 v 13 (0pts) Southbourne

Results
Marilyn Greatorex, Malcolm Keane & Pete Jasinski (s) Lost 18 - 8
Margaret Odell, Colin Bulbeck & Pete Garrard (s) Lost 29 - 5

Southbourne (6pts) 54 v 16 (0pts) Fishbourne

Results
Irene Jennings, Gus Howells & Malcolm Keane (s) Won 28 - 5
Margaret Odell, Allan Smith & Pete Garrard (s) Won 26 - 11

(Friendly)
Colin Bulbeck, Ian Pudney & Jim Jennings  (s) Won 19 - 12

30.4.23 2023 Pairs League
For all those participating in the 2023 Pairs League competition, the fixtures have now been published and are displayed in the Clubhouse.

They can also be viewed on-line via the Notice Board page or by clicking here.

30.4.23 WSCSMBA Charity Fours
Congratulations to Southbourne's Jacqui Arnell who, in a mixed club team, won the WSCSMBA's Open Charity Fours competition this weekend.

The event raised £500 for this years designated charity 'Chestnut Tree House'.

23.4.23 Short Mat CW Rinks - Champions!
Congratulations to the Southbourne Short Mat team who were crowned County wide Rinks champions yesterday with wins on both mats in the Semi Final against Downsman and the Final against Horley.

Team:
Karen Alner, Jacqui Arnell, Antony Bull & Andy Smith (skip)
Mandy Dridge, Pete Jasinski Dave Walter & Dave Alner (skip)

15.4.23 Southbourne Open Fours Tournament - Entry now open
An invitation to all bowlers.

Southbourne Bowls Club Open Fours tournament will be held on Sunday 11th June with a total prize pot of £400.

With capacity for this event limited to 24 teams and interest expected to be high, it is advised to submit your applications early. Entry forms will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

Click here for options on how to enter.

15.4.23 Short Mat Match Results - Triples League
Southbourne (5pts) 41 v 33 (1pt) Fittleworth

Results:
Karen Alner, Jacqui Arnell & Dave Alner (s) Won 20-13
Mandy Dridge, Pete Jasinski & Dave Walter (s) Drawn 20-20

3.4.23 Short Mat - Club Competition
Club Short Mat 4 Wood Singles result:

Winner: Andy Smith
Runner-up: Dave Alner

3.4.23 Short Mat Match Results - Triples League
Southbourne (6pts) 36 v 29 (0pts) Downsman

Results:
Karen Alner, Pete Jasinski & Andy Smith (s) Won 16-10
Mandy Dridge, Dave Walter & Dave Alner (s) Won 20-19

3.4.23 Short Mat Match Results - Triples League
Fittleworth (2pts) 27 v 42 (4pts) Southbourne

Results:
Karen Alner, Pete Jasinski & Andy Smith (s) Won 27-11
Mandy Dridge, Dave Walter & Dave Alner (s) Lost 16-15

27.3.23 Green Closed for Moss Treatment
Would all Members note that the Green is currently closed until Monday 3rd April following the application of moss treatment chemicals.

Notices have been posted in the clubhouse to this effect and the Rink booking system blocked for this period.

23.3.23 Short Mat Match Results - Rinks League
Arundel Swallows (0pts) 28 v 43 (6pts) Southbourne

Results:
Mandy Dridge, Karen Alner, Dave Walter & Andy Smith (s) Won 24-11
Jacqui Arnell, John Prebble, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Won 19-17


A good away win for Southbourne sees them finish their SW Div1 Rinks campaign by moving into second place behind Champions Arundel Mullets and potentially securing their place in the WSCSMBA Rinks 'Play Offs' on April 22nd.

Bognor Goodwoods could still take second place with a 6-0 win away at Arundel Mullets. However they would also need to win by at least 32 shots!

18.3.23 Short Mat KO Cup - Champions!
Congratulations to the Southbourne Short Mat team who lifted the County wide KO Cup trophy today with wins in the Semi Final against Fittleworth (55 shots to 23) and in the Final against Infinity (42 shots to 40).

Team:
Karen Alner, Dave Walter & Andy Smith (skip)
Mandy Dridge, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (skip)

18.3.23 Rink Booking at Southbourne
It is no longer mandatory for Southbourne Bowls Club Members to pre-book a rink using the Booking System. Any rink which is free and not pre-booked can be used ad hoc. It is, however, advised that pre-bookings are made to guarantee rink availability, especially for County or Club competitions. Note that you may be asked to vacate a rink pre-booked by another Member.

All new and existing SBC Member requiring a rink booking account or password reset should email rinkbooking@southbournebowls.co.uk requesting their account details.

18.3.23 Southbourne Bowls Club - Informal Roll ups
For all Southbourne Bowls Club Members.

The informal Roll up sessions introduced last year will run again in 2023 on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10am and Midday.

These sessions will commence on Monday 10th April (corrected) with three rinks being allocated and pre-booked on the Rink Booking system.

All SBC Members are invited to attend, particularly those new to the Club.

These sessions will be self organised by those who attend.

You are, of course, still able to arrange your own roll up sessions should you wish.

17.3.23 Southbourne Open Fours Tournament - Entry now open
An invitation to all bowlers.

Southbourne Bowls Club Open Fours tournament will be held on Sunday 11th June with a total prize pot of £400.

With capacity for this event limited to 24 teams and interest expected to be high, it is advised to submit your applications early. Entry forms will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

Click here for options on how to enter.

23.2.23 Bowls & Club Shirts (current) - Surplus to Requirements
If any SBC Member or ex-Member has a current Club shirt (green) which is no longer required by them then the Bowls Club would be interested in purchasing them back for a nominal remittance. These shirts would  be either held as emergency spares or re-sold. Contact Pete Jasinski for further information.

If any SBC Member or ex-Member has a set of bowls no longer required by them then please inform the Bowls Club. If there is a sufficient quantity, a For Sale section could be opened on this website. Contact Dave Alner.

22.2.23 2023 Outdoor Season - Bowls Tournaments
A list of Bowls Tournaments organised by local Clubs for the upcoming season and brought to my attention, can be found on-line on the Notice Board page. Click here.

Copies will also be displayed in the Clubhouse.

22.2.23 2023 Outdoor Season - Mixed Meeting
Please would all Southbourne Members note that the 2023 pre-season Mixed meeting will be held on Friday 17th March at 8pm. All existing and new Members are encouraged to attend.

20.2.23 Short Mat - Club Competition
Club Short Mat 2 Wood Singles result:

Winner Dave Alner
Runner-up Mandy Dridge

8.2.23 Pairs League - 2023 Season
Now is the time to form your teams for the 2023 Outdoor Pairs League and add your names to the entry list displayed in the Clubhouse.

Single names can also be added to the list so as register an interest. The competition organiser will assist in finding suitable partners.

18.1.23 Short Mat - KO Cup
The KO Cup quarter final tie at Lavant has been arranged for:
Wednesday March 1st 2023 @ 7pm.

An availability sheet will be displayed in due course.

18.1.23 Short Mat - Club Competition
Club Short Mat Drawn Pairs result:

Winners Kathy Shelley & Dave Alner
Runner-up Dave Walter & Pete Jasinski

8.1.23 Short Mat Match Results - Rinks League
Southbourne (6pts) 64 v 25 (0pts) Arundel Swallows

Results:
Karen Alner, Alan Shelley, Pete Jasinski & Andy Smith (s) Won 30-14
Mandy Dridge, Colin Bulbeck, Dave Alner & Dave Walter (s) Won 34-11

8.1.23 Short Mat Match Result - KO Cup
Horsham Lions 27 v 53 Southbourne

Results:
Karen Alner, Pete Jasinski & Andy Smith (s) Won 28-15
Mandy Dridge, Dave Walter & Dave Alner (s) Won 25-12

Next round is Away at Lavant. Date TBD.

30.12.22 Fixture List - 2023 Outdoor (Draft)
A provisional fixture list for the 2023 season can be viewed here.

Note. County competition dates are included for reference in the comments coloumn.

28.11.22 Short Mat Match Results - Triples League
Upper Beeding (0pts) 36 v 43 (6pts) Southbourne

Results:
Karen Alner, Pete Jasinski & Andy Smith (s) Won 23-18
Mandy Dridge, Dave Walter & Dave Alner (s) Won 20-18

Southbourne (2pts) 38 v 47 (4pts) Martlets

Results:
Alan Shelley, Dave Walter & Dave Alner (s) Lost 26-16
Karen Alner, Pete Jasinski & Andy Smith (s) Won 22-21

Downsman Dingos (6pts) 47 v 26 (0pts)Southbourne

Results:
Karen Alner, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Lost TBD
Alan Shelley, Jacqui Arnell & Andy Smith (s) Lost TBD

28.11.22 Short Mat Match Results - Rinks League
Arundel Mullets (6pts) 36 v 43 (0pts) Southbourne

Results:
Karen Alner, Colin Bulbeck, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Lost TBD
Audrey Bull, Jacqui Arnell, Dave Walter & Andy Smith (s) Lost TBD

8.11.22 Short Mat - WSCSMBA Survey
The WSCSMBA are currently conducting a survey of it's Members to ascertain the possibility of re-instating in 2023-24 a County A team alongside the County Premier team. This will only be possible if there is sufficient support.
Any registered Southbourne Member who wishes to be considered to play at County level should complete the survey found here (WSCSMBA website).

6.11.22 Short Mat Match Result - Triples League
Mannings Heath (4pts) 47 v 42 (2pts) Southbourne

Results:
Alan Shelley, Jacqui Arnell, Andy Smith (s) Won 28-20
John Prebble, Mark Soper & Pete Jasinski (s) Lost 27-14

2.11.22 Short Mat KO Cup - Fixture Added
The KO Cup last 16 fixture away at Horsham Lions has been arranged for:
Sunday 18th December at 1pm

A name availability sheet will be displayed in the clubhouse.

1.11.22 Short Mat Match Result - Rinks League
Southbourne (5pts) 40 v 29 (1pts) Bognor Hurricanes

Results:
Alan Shelley, Colin Bulbeck, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Won 22-11
Audrey Bull, John Prebble, Karen Alner & Andy Smith (s) Drawn 18-18

26.10.22 Resource Link Added
Southbourne Bowls Club would like to thank Amelia for recommending that the following useful and informative link be added to our website.

Click here for A Beginners Guide To Lawn Bowling or navigate to the Links #Resources page.

25.10.22 Provisional Fixture List - 2023 Outdoor (WSBL & BML)
Provisional fixture list for WSBL & BML games for the 2023 season can be viewed here.

25.10.22 Short Mat Match Result - Rinks League
Southbourne (6pts) 44 v 30 (0pts) Norfolk

Results:
Karen Alner, John Prebble, Jacqui Arnell & Dave Alner (s) Won 25-17
Mandy Dridge, Alan Shelley, Pete Jasinski & Dave Walter (s) Won 19-13

16.10.22 Short Mat Match Result - KO Cup
Thakeham 29 v 59 Southbourne

Results:
Karen Alner, Dave Walter & Andy Smith (s) Won 27-17
Audrey Bull, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Won 32-12

13.10.22 SCB - County Competitions 2023
Following a survey conducted by Sussex County Bowls (Men's Section), it has been voted for and adopted that Men's County competitions in 2023 will now conform to a new date & day structure.

Details of that structure can be viewed here.

Entry into County competitions will once again be via the SCB Competition Portal. Note that this has not yet been opened for 2023.

11.10.22 Short Mat Match Result - Rinks League
Bognor Hurricanes (2pts) 38 v 40 (4pts) Southbourne

Results:
Audrey Bull Jacqui Arnell, Dave Walter & Andy Smith (s) Lost 23-17
Karen Alner, John Prebble, Pete Jasinski & Dave Alner (s) Won 23-15

10.10.22 Match Result - Friendly
Southbourne 113 v Arundel 66

Results:
A. Shelley, M. Odell, S. Davies & P. Garrard (s) Lost 17-15
I. Jennings, G. Howells, S. Meyer (PB), Al. Smith Won 18-13
A. Diston, P. Bradley, F. Downing & M. Pope (s) Lost 19-14
J. Arnell, J. Jennings, D. Young & An. Smith (s) Won 28-12
M. Greatorex, S. Wilson (PB), T. Rogers & P. Jasinski (s) Won 38-5

5.10.22 Short Mat Match Result - Triples League
Infinity (4pts) 44 v 39 (2pts) Southbourne

Results:
Jacqui Arnell, Andy Smith & Dave Alner (s) Won 22-15
Alan Shelley, Pete Jasinski & Dave Walter (s) Lost 29-17

23.9.22 Short Mat Bowls
Short Mat Bowls at Southbourne returns for the 2022-23 season with roll-up sessions held most Tuesday evening from 7pm, provided no home league or cup game is scheduled or priority Social Club event planned. If there is sufficient interest roll-up sessions could also be run on Sunday afternoons from 2pm.

These roll-up sessions are open to all Southbourne Bowls Club Members.

For those that chose to register with the ESMBA/WSCSMBA, County & National competition entry forms are displayed in the club house along with Team availability sheets for both the Triples & Rinks league. Please add your names as appropriate (take note of any cut-off dates on competition entry forms).

Any SBC Members not yet registered, but wishing to be so, should contact the Short Mat Secretary (Dave Alner). Registration cost is £6.50.

19.9.22 Match Result - PC Cup Final
Worthing Pavilion 97 v 61 Southbourne

Despite a strong start which saw Southbourne ahead on all Rinks after seven ends, playing the Final on the home ground of Worthing Pavilion soon told with Pavilion making full use of that advantage to end up convincing and deserved winners.

A full report on the Final and WSBL Presentations can be found on the WSBL website or by clicking here.

17.9.22 BM League 2022 season - Final Results and Tables
The Final standings in the BM League can be viewed here

9.9.22 Southbourne Bowls Club - Polar Bears
Invite to all Bowlers

The popular and well attended 'Polar Bears' bowling at Southbourne is scheduled to run on every Monday and Friday over the Winter months (weather permitting) from 10am till midday commencing on Monday September 26th. Members and Non-members welcome.

Click here for more details.

9.9.22 Southbourne Bowls Club - AGM
The Bowls Club AGM, scheduled for Friday October 21st at 8pm, will see the election of Officers to form the Committee for the 2023 season.

It is important for it's continued successful running, that all  Members consider carefully if they would be prepared to support their Club from a position on said committee.
If so then please add your name to the 'Proposed Officers' form displayed in the Clubhouse.

It is also important that as many Members as possible attend the AGM, regardless of whether they wish to seek election to the committee or not.
Your comments and observations are needed to help steer the Club forward in the direction that benefits all.

5.9.22 Southbourne Bowls Club - Club Finals
Southbourne held their 2022 season Club Finals over the weekend and witnessed exceptionally good bowling throughout, with some new names to go on the Honours Board.

Special note goes to Ray Leggett who, in his first season at Southbourne, is triumphant in three Finals including the coveted Men's Singles.

Also of note is Gus Howells (Men's Pairs), Michael Pope (Men's Consolation) and Paul Philpott (Lewis Trophy) who all notched up their first trophies.


Special thanks to Kathy & Irene on again running a successful season of Club competitions. Thanks also to those who officiated the Finals over the course of the weekend.


Full Club Finals results can be found on the Notice Board page or from the below links:

2022 Club Finals Day - Results (Saturday)
2022 Club Finals Day - Results (Sunday)

28.8.22 WSBL - Champions
WSBL Division 1 Champions!

Southbourne Bowls Club are Champions of the West Sussex Bowls League for the first time since joining in 2004 after winning the title decider today against second place Worthing Pavilion Bears.

Congratulations to team captain Ant Bull, vice captain Andy Smith and all those Southbourne members who have contributed to this success over the course of the season.


19.8.22 Short Mat  - 2022/23 Season
Last call for those Bowls Club members who wish to represent Southbourne next season in the County leagues or compete in County competitions.
The Registration list displayed in the Clubhouse foyer will remain displayed until August 26th.

The 2022-23 Short mat fixture list (Club, County & National) is now displayed on the Calendar of Events page. This list will be updated in due course with details of internal club competitions etc.

15.7.22 Short Mat Registration - 2022/23 Season
Would all those Bowls Club members who wish to represent Southbourne next season in the County leagues or compete in County competitions, please note that a Registration list is displayed on the Clubhouse Short mat noticeboard.
This list will remain displayed until mid August and subsequently submitted to the WSCSMBA provided there is sufficient support.

10.7.22 County Competitions
To reach six County Competition Quarter Finals this year was a real achievement for Southbourne and one we should feel proud of. However to lose all six was a real disappointment and shows the progress we still need to make as a Club and as individuals.

That said, congratulations to all involved in reaching the hallowed 'Neutral greens'.

This weeks County competition results involving Southbourne members:
4th July Popes Mead A. Bull, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Triples Quarter Final Lost
5th July Sidley Martlets D. Alner Singles Quarter Final Lost
6th July Worthing Pavilion A. Bull Ch of Ch's Quarter Final Lost
7th July Horsham A. Bull & A. Smith Pairs Quarter Final Lost
8th July Burgess Hill P. Jasinski, D. Alner, D. Fewell & M. Soper Fours Quarter Final Lost

26.6.22 County Competitions
Update
Southbourne now have representatives in six County Quarter Finals!


This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
20th June Away A. Bull, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Triples Area Final Won
21st June Home D. Alner Singles Area Final Won
22nd June Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours Area Final Won
23rd June Home D. Alner & R. Armstrong Pairs Area Final Lost
23rd June Away A. Bull & A. Smith Pairs Area Final Won
24th June Away A. Bull, A. Smith, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Fours Area Final Lost
24th June Home P. Jasinski, D. Alner, D. Fewell & M. Soper Fours Area Final Won
26th June Home A. Bull Ch of Ch's Area Final Won
 
Next weeks County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
29th June Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours Quarter Final  
 
Following weeks County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
4th July Popes Mead A. Bull, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Triples Quarter Final  
5th July Sidley Martlets D. Alner Singles Quarter Final  
6th July Worthing Pavilion A. Bull Ch of Ch's Quarter Final  
7th July Horsham A. Bull & A. Smith Pairs Quarter Final  
8th July Burgess Hill P. Jasinski, D. Alner, D. Fewell & M. Soper Fours Quarter Final  

25.6.22 County Competitions
A fantastic week of Bowls for Southbourne in the County competitions with five out of eight Area 4 Finals converted into whole of Sussex Quarter Finals (and still one more to play!). Just two more wins for any of the teams would secure a place at the County Finals and an appearance at the National Finals held at Leamington spa.

This weeks results from County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
20th June Away A. Bull, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Triples Area Final Won
21st June Home D. Alner Singles Area Final Won
22nd June Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours Area Final Won
23rd June Home D. Alner & R. Armstrong Pairs Area Final Lost
23rd June Away A. Bull & A. Smith Pairs Area Final Won
24th June Away A. Bull, A. Smith, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Fours Area Final Lost
24th June Home P. Jasinski, D. Alner, D. Fewell & M. Soper Fours Area Final Won
26th June Home A. Bull Ch of Ch's Area Final TBD
 
Next weeks County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
29th June Home/Away Southbourne D. Fours Quarter Final  
 
Following weeks County competition ties involving Southbourne members:
4th July Popes Mead A. Bull, R. Armstrong & R. Leggett Triples Quarter Final  
5th July Sidley Martlets D. Alner Singles Quarter Final  
6th July Worthing Pavilion A. Bull (if win on 26th June) Ch of Ch's Quarter Final  
7th July Horsham A. Bull & A. Smith Pairs Quarter Final  
8th July Burgess Hill P. Jasinski, D. Alner, D. Fewell & M. Soper Fours Quarter Final  

15.6.22 Southbourne Bowls Club - Open Fours Tournament
Congratulations to 'Tarring Priory', the winners of the 2022 Southbourne Bowls Club Open Fours Tournament held on Sunday 12th June.

Left to Right - Derek Meechan, Roy Barclay, John Fairs, Emilio Di Pietro.

Second place went to 'Bully Boys' and third place to 'Denmead Old Boys'.

4.6.22 Rink Booking at Southbourne
It is no longer mandatory for Southbourne Bowls Club Members to pre-book a rink using the Booking System. Any rink which is free and not pre-booked can be used ad hoc. It is, however, advised that pre-bookings are made to guarantee rink availability, especially for County or Club competitions. Note that you may be asked to vacate a rink pre-booked by another Member.

All new and existing SBC Member requiring a rink booking account or password reset should email rinkbooking@southbournebowls.co.uk requesting their account details.

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