LATEST NEWS
Oliver Witchell has once again been selected in the welsh U18'sOliver will travel to Scotland in August to compete for Wales in the home nation championships.
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Oliver retains the under MBA 18's singles title.Oliver has now won the MBA under 18's title for the 3rd year running. On a green described as playing bowls on ice the players seemed to be playing the green rather than each other.
He was behind for just 3 ends out of the 21 played but it was still close as Oliver closed the match down by 21 shots to 17. |
Up and Coming Events:
19/8/22: Club Tour
26/8/22: Islwyn cup final
4/9/22: Club Finals Day
21/10/22: AGM
11/11/22: Annual dinner and presentation
26/8/22: Islwyn cup final
4/9/22: Club Finals Day
21/10/22: AGM
11/11/22: Annual dinner and presentation
Match Reports
RSVBA - Blackwood retain the RSVBA title
Blackwood have amassed an unassailable lead in the RSVBA and so retain their title.
Blackwood have amassed an unassailable lead in the RSVBA and so retain their title.
MBA
Bedwas & Trethomas:
Blackwood's poor form this year mean that they are now in the relegation battle. Blackwood have a good record at home against Bedwas but this year is a different matter as we struggle to hit the heights. The game started well and we were 5 shots up in five ends, This dropped to just 4 up after 10 ends and at 15 ends we were still 3 up. However Bedwas finished strongly picking up 27 shots in the last 6 ends and winning by 12 shots and gaining the 12 points. Only one success winning by 9 shots were Clive, Mal, Geoff Ford and Paul Thomas.
Blackwood's poor form this year mean that they are now in the relegation battle. Blackwood have a good record at home against Bedwas but this year is a different matter as we struggle to hit the heights. The game started well and we were 5 shots up in five ends, This dropped to just 4 up after 10 ends and at 15 ends we were still 3 up. However Bedwas finished strongly picking up 27 shots in the last 6 ends and winning by 12 shots and gaining the 12 points. Only one success winning by 9 shots were Clive, Mal, Geoff Ford and Paul Thomas.
WBA
It has been a great campaign for Blackwood this year as we easily won our group and progressed to the knockout stages where we beat some illustrious opposition in Ely Valley and Tenby. However, an away trip to Whitchurch brought our hopes and dreams crashing down as we lost by 20 shots 83/63. We did have one top, good winning, rink: Clive, Nigel, Mal and Geoff winning 23/12.
GBL
Blaina:
The GBL have started to put some good performances together but with the 1st team needing 3 GBL players it was going to be a big ask away at Blaina.
However, amazingly Blackwood were never in trouble as they ran out winners gaining the maximum 12 points. All rinks were well up but stealing top spot was Allen, Gerald, Ryan and Dave Morgan.
The GBL have started to put some good performances together but with the 1st team needing 3 GBL players it was going to be a big ask away at Blaina.
However, amazingly Blackwood were never in trouble as they ran out winners gaining the maximum 12 points. All rinks were well up but stealing top spot was Allen, Gerald, Ryan and Dave Morgan.
Islwyn Cup
Oakdale Home - The semi final was against Oakdale at home. Oakdale are a club looking to improve with some handy bowlers. Just 6 shots up after 5 ends, Oakdale were finding our green. However, Blackwood then moved ahead and always looked in control running out eventual winners by 27 shots and gaining a place in the final.
Top rink was Owen, Andrew, Mike and Oliver. 28/18.
Top rink was Owen, Andrew, Mike and Oliver. 28/18.
New Members wanted:
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.
New For 2022
Visitors to Blackwood in 2022 will experience a large out door seating area as Blackwood have doubled the size of the patio. With tables and chairs laid out in this secluded private area it is the perfect place to watch the bowls or just sit and chat in comfort on how well you are playing or to criticize the skips.
The pergola built in 2021 proved to be a big hit and will continue to be the focal point for all out door activities.
Blackwood also fitted a new kitchen with work tops, new oven and induction hob which will improved our catering capabilities.
New Bar area for 2022
The bar area has also had a major face lift for a more professional feel to the room. The bar has been relocated, the seating area has been re-designed and a new floor has been laid.
The pergola built in 2021 proved to be a big hit and will continue to be the focal point for all out door activities.
Blackwood also fitted a new kitchen with work tops, new oven and induction hob which will improved our catering capabilities.
New Bar area for 2022
The bar area has also had a major face lift for a more professional feel to the room. The bar has been relocated, the seating area has been re-designed and a new floor has been laid.
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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 2020: no league R.S.V.B.A. League winners: 2021: inter association champions 2021: league winners. 2009 2010 2012 2014 2015 2016 Rhymney Valley League: 2017 - promotion to division 1 2019: withdrew from league Islwyn Cup Winners 1999 2007 2013 2015 Caerphilly Crystal Bowl Winners: 1999 2007 GBL 3 Rink league winners: 2010 2011 2012 Come and share in our success. 
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