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CLUB COMPETITION DRAWS 2025
The draws for the Mixed Handicap Singles and Fraser Pairs have been confirmed and can be viewed on the relevant page on this website by clicking on the buttons below.
CLUB COMPETITION ENTERIES
We Have decided again this year to dispense with the Early Competitions entry form that used to be issued with the start of Season letter and all competition entries should be made on entry sheets on club noticeboards. The following competitions are on the noticeboards;
FRASER PAIRS: Closing Date 15th April: commencing 21st April playing Monday and Thursday Night
MIXED HANDICAP: Closing Date 15th April
GENTS PAIRS: Closing Date 22nd April
GENTS SINGLES: Closing Date 6th May
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Closing Date 7th May
LADIES HANDICAP SINGLES: Closing Date 30th April
LADIES PAIRS: Closing Date 7th May
DIRECTION OF PLAY ON THE GREEN
The Green Warden will determine the direction of play and the order which rinks are to be played.
Bounce games - Players must turn the next wall disc round, to determine the rink to be played on.
Club competitions - Players select the rink by using the small white discs on the desk and whichever disc is turned over, this is the rink that should be played on.
ELLON BOWLING CLUB PRIZE WINNERS 2024
It was a historical 2024 season for Robert Marshall.
Not only did Robert win the Gents Championship for the first time this season at the club, he achieved a feat that no other Gents player has done in the 110 year history of the club and win the Mixed Handicap Singles and Two Bowl Singles trophies as well.
To make this an even greater accomplishment, Robert won the Buchan Bowling Association Singles Trophy as well to make it an unprecedented quadruple of singles successes.
Congratulations Robert.
A fantastic achievement.
ELLON BOWLING CLUB PRIZE WINNERS 2024
Congratulations to all our competition winners of the 2024 bowling season. The prize giving was held last night (1st November) in the club house with a buffet and entertainment afterwards which was enjoyed by all.
CLOSING OF THE GREEN 2024
Today (Sunday 22nd September) saw the end of the 2024 outdoor season at Ellon with 26 members having a game between the treasurers team and the secretary’s team.
The treasurers team ran out winners 52-46.
Once again thank you to the committee and all members for all their help throughout the season.
Craig
Tonight we saw 5 finals take place at the Green, some keenly contested games took place, a new name on the Gents Championship board saw Robert Marshall win his first championship at Ellon by defeating Willie Christie 21-19, the Gents Senior Pairs was won by Allan Giles and Les Keith who narrowly defeated Bob Thomson and Gary Simpson. The ladies pairs was won by Shirley Christie and Ann Giles who won against Mary Bain and Gillian Sinclair. The gents pairs was won by John Watson and Alistair Campbell who were on top form defeating Charlie Singer and Mike Stephen. Gordon C Smith won the gents senior single against Birnie Roberts in a marathon of a tie which lasted 2 and a half hours. Well done to all winners and commisserstions to all the runners up. Thanks to Grant Campbell for umpiring, Allan Rennie for the bar being opened, the ladies for the teas and Bob Thomson for making the green ready for play.
KEVIN WRIGHT WINS WATTIE GILL TROPHY 2024
Congratulations to Kevin Wright, who today won the beginners trophy presented by Shirley Christie in memory of her late father Wattie
Gill.
SMITH WOOD TROPHY 2024
Today we had the first challenge for the Smith Wood Trophy. With an entry of 15 competitors.
The winner was Peter Mackie 89,
Second Allan Stephen 87,
Third Andy Bruce 83
FLOODLIT PAIRS
Tonight also seen the conclusion of the floodlit triples league.
Congratulations to the team consisting of Les Keith, Rob Gibb and Birnie Roberts who picked up the trophy.
Well played guys
Congratulations to our 2 singles winners tonight. Ann Singer edged out Ann Giles in the senior ladies singles in a repeat of last years final. In a marathon match Robert Marshall beat Mike Stephen in the mixed handicap singles in a match that finished under the floodlights. Well done to both winners and commiserations to the runners up. Thanks to Grant Campbell for umpiring and Alastair Spence for marking!
CAMPBELL BEATS GILES IN LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Congratulations to Shirley Campbell who won the Ladies Championship 2024 in a very exciting final against Ann Giles 21-16.
GILLIAN BEATS MUM MAUREEN IN LADIES HANDICAP FINAL
Congratulations to Gillian Sinclair who beat mum Maureen Sinclair on the Ladies Handicap Singles final 21-11.
SIMPSON AND MARSHALL WIN THE FRASER PAIRS
Congratulations to Gary Simpson and Robert Marshall who won the Fraser Pairs final 17-5.
ELLON GENTS WIN 2024 BUCHAN TOP 10
Congratulations to Ellon gents who have won the Buchan Top 10 6-2 against Peterhead in the final at Mintlaw. Ellon will now compete in the Inter County Top 10 next year.
CLUB TRIPLES 2024
Congratulations to the Club Triples winners.
Skip Alistair Spence, Second Peter Mackie, Lead Andy Bruce.
Runners up Skip Peter Knoll, Second Birnie Roberts,
Lead Bert Laurence.
SHIRLEY CHRISTIE SELECT TEAM WINS SUPER SIX TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Shirley Christie, Willie Christie, Scott Buchan, Robert Marshall, Daniel Watson and Colin McLeay who won our Super 6 tournament sponsored by Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd. The winners were presented with the Jock Sinclair trophy by Maureen Sinclair.
ELLON LADIES DEFEATED AFTER VALIANT EFFORT
Despite a great start to lead 9-4 our ladies didn’t score again until the penultimate end when they were 15-9 down but Ann turned a bowl out for a 5 to go into the last end 15-14 but alas the third against them players a good bowl to get the shot with game against her and it didn’t shift so we went down by 2 shots but a valiant effort by the girls. Just keep trying. Good luck to Stanley in the next round.
ELLON A WIN BUCHAN LEAGUE 2024 TITLE
Ellon A has become 2024 champions of the Buchan League after winning by 8 shots against New Deer. Well done team, you've done Ellon proud.
ELLON RINK WINS INVERURIE FOURS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to our Ellon rink of John Watson, Gary Simpson, Craig Dinnes and Mike Stephen who edged out Kemnay in today’s Inverurie fours tournament.
CHRISTIE'S WIN MIXED TWO BOWL PAIRS
The winners of the 2 bowls pairs this year was Willie and Shirley Christie who won by shots in a closely constested final today at the club, in the final against Gillian Sinclair and David Stevenson, Les Keith and Jim Elrick and Derek Gauld and Phil Anderson.
ELLON BEAT IN CLOSELY CONTESTED TOP TEN MATCH
Unfortunetly it wasn't to be for Ellon in the Top Ten match against J.G Fleming. The game finished 57-57 overall and 4 points but J.G Fleming won the Singles 21-10 and won match. Hard luck boys.
PRESIDENT CRAIG IN FIRST 2024 TROPHY WIN
Congratulations to Robert Marshall , Grant McDonald, Les Milne and President Craig Dinnes who beat Mary Legge. Shirley Christie, Maureen Sinclair and Mike Stephen 21-13 to win the first trophy of the year, the club Fours. Photo from left: President Craig Dinnes, Grant McDonald, Les Milne and Robert Marshall.
ELLON INVITATION TRIPLES SPONSORED BY HOWDENS JOINERY
Well, I hope everyone has dried out from yesterday! Many thanks to all competitors for braving the conditions, not a moan from anyone!
To all the members at Ellon that helped in any way, a huge thank you. You are all very much appreciated.
Well done George, steven and Shayne. Well deserved winners on the day
All the best
Craig
