LATEST NEWS
RSVBA win the association championship going un beaten and ending with a 20 point haul against west mon. Only the 2nd win in nearly 40 years.
Blackwood reach the final of the MBA cup with a fantastic 2 shot win against RTB Ebbw Vale at the neutral venue New Tredegar.
Blackwood will now play Crosskeys in the final at Abergavenny.
MATCH REPORTS
20/7/24 - MBA: Croesyceliog (Home)
Croesyceliog have been Blackwood's rivals for many years but Blackwood seem to have turned a corner by getting the best of the clash in the last few meetings. As always the game started off close with Blackwood taking an early lead by just 4 shots. By the mid point there was still only 2 shots in the game. Going in to the 4th quarter Blackwood still had a slender lead but were only 2 rinks up. Then as with most games Blackwood finished strongly picking up 34 shots in the last 5 ends to win by 22 shots and gain 12 points. Top rink: T. Hutcherson, C. Eaketts, N. Hurley & C. Jenkins 10/07/24: RSVBA: Rhymney Gwent. (Home)
The 1st meeting of the two clubs which is always a highly competitive fixture. The gwent took an early lead after 5 ends and after 10 ends the game was still all square. At 15 ends the game was all square with Rhymney playing some quality bowls. However the last 3 ends saw Blackwood pick up 12 shots across the rinks and run out 12 point winners 64/55. Top Rink: J. Young, K. Meek, Mike Davies and A. Williams winning 20-9. |
13/7/24 - GBL3 : Bedwellty Park (Home)
To remain in contention it was important to beat Bedwellty Park, a side only just behind us in the league and a side who had only recently beaten us away. Geoff's rink were never behind but at 18 ends relinquished the lead to lose 17-21. Kevin's rink had a fright as they went 2 shots behind at 15 ends but rallied to win 25-21. However with a 33 -14 win top rink went to P. Bather, P. Carlyon, G. Ferguson & john Meek securing the 10 point win. 20/7/24 : GBL (2) - Beaufort (Home) Blackwood have not had much success in this league so this home fixture was a must win game. Playing alongside the 1st team meant there was a good atmosphere across the green. This must have helped with both rinks winning in style to gain maximum points. Top rink: D. Morgan, J. Davies, D. Hammond and J. Meek. 17/7/24: GBL2 - Bailey Park This was another tight match where at 14 ends Blackwood were leading. However, Geoff's rink never won another end and Baily Park ran away winners by 50 shots to 38. Blackwood did pick up 2 points thanks to J. Young, P. Carlyon, J. Michael and K. Meek |
12/7/24: MBA Cup - RTB (At New Tredegar)
So the MBA Cup semi final saw us drawn against the mighty RTB Ebbw Vale. The game started very tight with RTB taking a slender lead. Mid way RT had taking a 13 shot lead and things were looking ominous for Blackwood. Then as always Blackwood rallied in the last 4 ends picking up 18 shots and taking the match by 66 shots to 64.
Top Rink went to T. Hutcherson, G. Ford, L. Thomas and O. Witchell.
So the MBA Cup semi final saw us drawn against the mighty RTB Ebbw Vale. The game started very tight with RTB taking a slender lead. Mid way RT had taking a 13 shot lead and things were looking ominous for Blackwood. Then as always Blackwood rallied in the last 4 ends picking up 18 shots and taking the match by 66 shots to 64.
Top Rink went to T. Hutcherson, G. Ford, L. Thomas and O. Witchell.
A big thank you to all who sponsored us this year contributing to our new club kit.
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
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Thinking of joining us or just having a go?
Green opens mid April to mid September......
Monday evenings have been designated as club nights with members up at the green from 2:30pm until 7:30pm. 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 2:30pm - 7:30pm 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 mid April to mid September......
Monday evenings have been designated as club nights with members up at the green from 2:30pm until 7:30pm. 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 2:30pm - 7:30pm 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. |