Wednesday 11th, January, 2012
As circulated earlier we announced the sad death of Geoffrey Cresswell, a former County Indoor Treasurer and an Honorary Life Member of SCIBA. He passed away on the 31st December, 2011. The funeral will be held on Monday, 16th January, 2012 at 11.00am at Worthing Crematorium.
Tony Phillips
Hon. Secretary
19th December, 2011
The Sussex County IBA Executive Officers wish all Members of SCIBA a Very Happy & Peaceful Christmas and a Healthy & Prosperous New Year.
7th December, 2011
Just a quick note on the Home Page to let competitors in County Competitions next season know that the entry fee has been increased by £1.00 per head each competition. The entry forms sent out to clubs from the County Competition Secretary will show the new amount on them. It has been several years since this was reviewed and SCIBA would have liked to maintain it at the old rate but rising county costs everywhere else has forced us to make the change. I'm sure though that competitors will not be discouraged from entering next season as the new entry fee still represents excellent value for these county events.
Tony Phillips
Hon. SCIBA Secretary
6th December, 2011
Very bad luck to our Under 25 Inter-County Double Rink who played Kent in the Quarter final of this National U25 Competition on Sunday. Despite a spirited 2 shot win by the rink of Aaron Sexton, Declan Nye, Andy harding and Dale Preston away at Ashford, Kent our Home side came up against a particularly strong travelling four at Egerton Park and lost by 6 shots leaving a deficit of 4 shots overall. All the more frustrating as Sussex held the three shots needed for an extra end on their final end at Home but were beaten by the Kent Skip who drew the shot with his last wood thus denying Sussex an extra opportunity to take the game. Nevertheless, some fine bowling against strong opposition and the Sussex players can be proud of their run in the competition this year. We wish Kent well in the semi-final where we understand they will play Devon.
Tony Phillips
Hon. SCIBA Secretary
21st November, 2011
I have just been informed of the sad death of Maisy Blanchett who was a Member of Wealden BC. Those of you with long memories may well recall her husband, F.O. Blanchett was SCIBA President in 1990/91. She had been poorly for a long time. Our condolences are extended to her family. I have no details of funeral arrangements but suggest that you contact Wealden BC direct for further information.
Tony Phillips
Hon. Secretary
6th November, 2011
Another success for our Under 25's in the National Inter-County Double Rink. Playing Hampshire, Home at Egerton Park and Away at Victory IBC. The away team secured a 4 shot win and the home side won by 1 shot allowing Sussex to progress with an advantage of 5 shots. Sussex now play Kent who comfortably overcame Essex.
Tony Phillips
Hon. Secretary
Monday 24th October, 2011
Congratulations to our Under25 Double Rink who yesterday walloped Surrey Under 25's in a convincing show of bowling ability.Here is an extract from a delighted SCIBA U25 Manager, Charles Wright.....
"the juniors defeated Surrey in the first round of the EIBA Under 25 Inter County Championship 43-23 earlier today.At Egham, Flynn, Nye, Wingfield & Sexton played with great maturity and, at no point, allowed Surrey a 'sniff' of victory. Flynn and Nye were excellent at the front end and Sexton skipped very well, encouraging the players as well as bowling to his natural strengths. The scoreline of 20-9 reflected their superiority over the Surrey rink.The home team of Morley, Lawson, Heitzman and Holland also played well and won 23-14. My understanding was that Heitzman & Holland played well and were well supported by Morley at lead."
It's a delight to be able to report a success again delivered by the Under 25's. We have some brilliant young bowlers in Sussex and everyone should get used to seeing their names in print and on trophies. They are the future of the game, an evolving bloodline that needs nurturing and support. My personal belief is that it is time to play and mould these younger stars into the Liberty Trophy team. They will win it for Sussex at some point and perhaps we need as Selectors, Mentors and County Officers to promote their cause with a little more passion and less antipathy.
Tony Phillips
Hon. Secretary
Wednesday 19th October, 2011
Congratulations to David Hubbard (Adur) on the news he is to receive a full senior England trial this season. Further details not to hand but no doubt available to us in the fullness of time! Well done David.
Tony Phillips
Hon. Secretary
Hon. County Secretary writes: -
A new season is upon us and it only seems like yesterday we were going outside to play........and all the policemen look so young........OK so I'm getting old (er)!! Congratulations to Peter Goode (The Grattons) on taking the President's seat up from outgoing President Roy Tuohy. I'm sure you will all join with me in wishing him a successful season as our President. Our best wishes to Jean Goode for all the help she is going to give to support Peter through his term of office.
Congratulations are also due to Ian Blackmore (Worthing Pavilion) who moves up to Vice President and to Glynn Burton (Eastbourne) who comes in as our new Deputy Vice President.
Peter Scarsdale (Eastbourne) is now the permanent County Competition Secretary having taken over late last season following the tragic loss of Rod Jamieson, his predecessor. Let's wish them all a successful season ahead.
6.10.11 Hon.County Secretary writes: -
"As with all publications in the bowls world there are omissions and errors and our Sussex County IBA Yearbook is no different. We are collating various errors and printing mistakes and will issue a correction sheet in the fullness of time. Till then our apologies for the mistakes and in particular the half a dozen entries in the Fours Championship Section 'B' Contact list that miraculously failed to materialise during the Printers' porting process. The Competition Secretary, Peter Scarsdale will, by the time you read this, have made personal contact with the six omitted individuals concerned and ensured they have each received a personal run down to make certain there will be no problems for them. Every competitor should make a point of visiting the website for an up to date situation of all the competition draws and their progress through the season.
If any of you notice additional omissions or mistakes in the yearbook please let me know by email or telephone so they can be added to the correction sheet before it is circulated and it would really help the county to be informed of these problems as soon you notice and not left for weeks before complaining as was the case with one particular club in Sussex that shall remain unnamed. All that was achieved was to make it more urgent to rectify once it had been reported whereas had we been told immediately the omissions were found that would have been a couple of weeks before the commencement of the new season and the people concerned could have been notified with a lot less hassle for everyone involved. SCIBA is part of your bowls team. We are here to work with you and enhance the Sussex CIBA bowls experience. It doesn't have to be a combative exercise each time our margins connect. All County Officers are volunteers and work extremely hard for the total membership. We do it for the love of the sport. We are a cheery bunch and I like to think completely approachable. Not a "them and us" scenario so come on those of you making it hard work (you know who you are) help us to provide the level of service that best complements your own needs and let's all smile occasionally....it's only a game of bowls at the end of the day no matter what level you play at!! Enjoy the new season and I look forward to seeing most of you on the green at some time during it. Don't forget to visit this, your own county website on a regular basis and keep up with the news around Sussex."
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