Kingsley Bowling Club News

Today's Final of the 2023/24 Kingsley Shield took place between Bideford Victoria Park BC and Byeways BC (Fremington). Despite close scoring in the early stages, Byeways, last years winners and firm favourites began to pull ahead as the match progressed. Winning three of the four rinks (the fourth was drawn) Byeways were the eventual winners. Final score Byeways 101:52 Bideford Victoria Park.

Graham Stroudley, KIBC President presented Byeways with the Kingsley Trophy and a cheque for £70 whilst Victoria Park received the Kingsley Plate and a cheque for £50.

Pictured are the two teams together with Phil Cousins, the KIBC event organiser. For more photos click HERE

Bideford Strand BC faced Byeways BC in the last of the Kingsley Shield league stages yesterday. Byeways knew they had a task ahead of them, with a 'for and against' points difference of 37 to be overturned if they were to reach the final. However as the match progressed they slowly pulled clear of their opponents, eventually winning by 84 shots to 55. With both Strand and Byeways now on four points, at first glance it appeared that Byeways had not done enough but once the scores were added to the table they were clear winners with a points difference of 21 shots overall. Byeways will now meet Bideford Victoria Park BC in the final next Sunday, 3rd March at 10am.

Final league tables can be viewed HERE

Pictured are some of the Strand and Byeways players in action.