L.G.B.C.C



Bowling



There is plenty of bowling for everyone. We always say that if you're not sure, just give it a go and join in. Nobody ever minds new players joining in competitions and putting themselves forward. We encourage everyone to have a go at whatever you want to do. If the notes below don't answer your question, don't hesitate to get in touch.



BOWLING OPPORTUNITIES



Social Bowling



Social "roll-ups" take place every Monday morning from 10 and Thursday from 10. Format is casual, teams selected randomly by cards or by the organiser and then the game played as agreed by the players and ends when everyone is happy to call it a day. Usually the next step is tea/coffee or whatever drink you like in the clubhouse with biscuits or cake and a chance to sit down and chat.



Internal Competitions



We hold a lot of internal competitions and all are welcome to enter any of them. They range from one day cups between teams or individual to those which are plyed for across the season.


One of the most popular is the HopkinsTriples Cup which is played for between teams. Everyone who enters is put into one of the teams and guaranteed at least one match for the side. Usually, there are about six matches in all. The winners all get a medal and a chance to share the trophy. The main trophies are decided on Finals Day after being played by arrangement between the competitors.



Matchplay



For those who wish to practice match style bowling as a change to social, we have a session every Tuesday "The Tuesday Bash"


Taking place alternately on mornings and afternoons (generally), the session uses match cards and is played as a proper 18 end game. There are points on offer for turning up as well as winning with a trophy at the end of the season for whoever has the best overall average.


If you want to brush up your matchplay, this is the session for you.



Friendly Matches



We play friendly matches as well as in leagues and other competitions. About half of our season matches fall into the friendly category. We still play to win, make no mistake but there is nothing at stake other than pride!


This is a good way for us to meet up with other clubs in our league zone who we may not be playing that season because of the draws in the cups.


One of our traditional (two leg) matches is "The Bread Pudding Cup" which does have a small trophy and is our equivalent of "The Ashes" played between LG and our old friends, Wing. There have been long running family ties between the two clubs so friendly it may be but not without a bit of rivalry and banter. The tradition is also to eat bread pudding after the match!



Dacorum Shield and Other Cups



The club is always looking at the potential competitions and leagues available including, now, over Winter when we play indoors. News on our season will come at the AGM each year.


The club also enters players for Galas. If you are chosen to attend, we pay the majority of the fees but ask for a contribution towards lunch and attendance. Any money/trophies won return to the club.


We play in cups as we are able. At present, the club does not affiliate to Watford & District or any other localised bowls organisations, being a member of Herts Bowls and Bowls England. However, we will look at all opportunities.



County League



Hertfordshire have leagues as all other Bowls England affiiates and we play in both the Mens and Ladies. Little Gaddesden is in Herts West Division. To progress beyond the initial league stage, a club must win the division overall by defeating winners of other west leagues and then winners of other divisional titles. This leads to a county final and a chance to enter the nationals.


Mens matches are played on Wednesday evenings from 18:00 and we play 5-6 matches in total. The format is two rinks of four with two woods each.


Ladies play by arrangement although rules state that our teams cannot be forced to play earlier than 18:00 if we wish to play in an evening to accomodate working players. Format is a single team of four with two woods apiece.


The club also enters individuals, pairs, triples and fours into the "Nationals" which start with local county competition. To qualify, you would have to be selected by the captain and coaching team, Keen competitive players should consider the option. You'll never learn more than by playing the best.



LGBCC


Church Road, Little Gaddesden HP4 1NX


A membership pack will be sent out/handed to all new members which includes all the necessary documentation on policy, booking the facilities and other information. All full members will also be handed a key to the clubhouse so they can access the stores and equipment bays.