Blackwood's Clive Jenkins is the RSVBA President for 2024
It gives me great pleasure to represent Blackwood BC as the RSVBA President for 2024.
I know i can count on the support of all the Blackwood members and that of the association.
I know i can count on the support of all the Blackwood members and that of the association.
LATEST NEWS
MATCH REPORTS
27/4/24 - Pontymister Athletic (MBA)
Blackwood kicked off the 2024 MBA campaign with an away trip to Ponty on a cold rain soaked afternoon and started badly. After 5 ends across the board we were 13 shots down having been 20 shots down after 3 ends. Things had not improved much by 10 ends as we were still 10 shots adrift. Things were getting closer by 15 ends and then the clouds cleared and the sun came out and all rinks rallied by picking up 36 shots in the final quarter and win by 14 shots picking up a valuable 10 away points.
Top rink: T. Hutcherson, B. Keeling, L. Thomas & O. Witchell
Blackwood kicked off the 2024 MBA campaign with an away trip to Ponty on a cold rain soaked afternoon and started badly. After 5 ends across the board we were 13 shots down having been 20 shots down after 3 ends. Things had not improved much by 10 ends as we were still 10 shots adrift. Things were getting closer by 15 ends and then the clouds cleared and the sun came out and all rinks rallied by picking up 36 shots in the final quarter and win by 14 shots picking up a valuable 10 away points.
Top rink: T. Hutcherson, B. Keeling, L. Thomas & O. Witchell
27/4/24 - Abercarn (GBL3)
Blackwood entertained Abercarn in this the 1st GBL game of 2024. At the 5 ends mark things were close as both teams struggled with the cold conditions, however, Blackwood held a slender 4 shot lead. At 10 ends things were still tight with Blackwood holding on to a 5 shot lead. By 15 ends, however, Abercarn had turned the game around and actually took the lead by 3 shots. G. Tudball's rink put on a spurt coming back from 17-5 down to only 17--14 down which was a match winning come back as Blackwood took 10 points with a 51 - 46 win.
Top rink winning by 19 - 12, J. Davies, G. Elsey, M. Tudball & K. Meek
Blackwood entertained Abercarn in this the 1st GBL game of 2024. At the 5 ends mark things were close as both teams struggled with the cold conditions, however, Blackwood held a slender 4 shot lead. At 10 ends things were still tight with Blackwood holding on to a 5 shot lead. By 15 ends, however, Abercarn had turned the game around and actually took the lead by 3 shots. G. Tudball's rink put on a spurt coming back from 17-5 down to only 17--14 down which was a match winning come back as Blackwood took 10 points with a 51 - 46 win.
Top rink winning by 19 - 12, J. Davies, G. Elsey, M. Tudball & K. Meek
A big thank you to all who sponsored us this year contributing to our new club kit.
120 year celebrations
1. New kit for both men and ladies.
2. Sponsor day
3. Men's trip to Tenby
4. Blackwood v RSVBA Presidents
5. Chippenham BC visit
6. Match v MBA
7. Match v Barbarians
8. Tour to Devon
1. New kit for both men and ladies.
2. Sponsor day
3. Men's trip to Tenby
4. Blackwood v RSVBA Presidents
5. Chippenham BC visit
6. Match v MBA
7. Match v Barbarians
8. Tour to Devon
Up and Coming Events:
28/4/24: Blackwood v Presidents
11/5/24: 1st WBA match v Belle view
17/5/24: MBA Cup v Bedwellty Park
9/6/24: march v MBA Presidents
23/6/24: match v The Barbarians
11/5/24: 1st WBA match v Belle view
17/5/24: MBA Cup v Bedwellty Park
9/6/24: march v MBA Presidents
23/6/24: match v The Barbarians
New Members wanted for 2024:
In 2024 Blackwood celebrate their 120th year.
There will be tours, day trips and celebration matches arranged with county, district and the barbarians.
There will be a new playing kit and new celebration bowls stickers.
We have a sponsors day booked for 14th July and a charity day booked for the 21st July.
Blackwood are inviting bowlers of all standards to come and join us. We have a club coach and some senior members who are happy to run coaching sessions for beginners free of charge and we welcome both men and ladies to attend.
We also hold function nights, BBQ's and charity events as well as the annual club tour so...
Come and be part of this forward thinking, progressive club.
We also hold function nights, BBQ's and charity events as well as the annual club tour so...
Come and be part of this forward thinking, progressive club.
CLUB NIGHT
Coaching
Thinking of joining us or just having a go?
Green opens 17th April to mid September......
Monday evenings have been designated as club nights with members up at the green from mid afternoon until 8pm. David Witchell is the official club coach and will be available on request to iron out any problems or help out a new bowler,
There is a member at the green from 3pm - 7pm Monday - Friday & 2pm - 6pm on weekends.
Blackwood welcomes all new members of all abilities as we have a busy fixture list.
Come along and have a go!
Green opens 17th April to mid September......
Monday evenings have been designated as club nights with members up at the green from mid afternoon until 8pm. David Witchell is the official club coach and will be available on request to iron out any problems or help out a new bowler,
There is a member at the green from 3pm - 7pm Monday - Friday & 2pm - 6pm on weekends.
Blackwood welcomes all new members of all abilities as we have a busy fixture list.
Come along and have a go!
About us.
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Recent Acheivements:
M.B.A 2021: MBA cup club champions Division 2 Champions 2018 2019 Div. 1 league position: 5th R.S.V.B.A. League winners: 2021: inter association champions League winners. 2009 2010 2012 2014 2015 2016 2021 2022 Rhymney Valley League: 2017 - promotion to division 1 2019: withdrew from league Islwyn Cup Winners 1999 2007 2013 2015 2022 Caerphilly Crystal Bowl Winners: 1999 2007 GBL 3 Rink league winners: 2010 2011 2012 Come and share in our success. |