ERDINGTON COURT BOWLS CLUB

ALL THE YEAR ROUND BOWLS - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

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CALL 07967 686230 TO BOOK YOUR FREE COACHING NOW - BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO JOIN!

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES FOR ALL THE YEAR ROUND BOWLS FOR ALL AGES - FOR LESS THAN £16 PER MONTH!

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Our outdoor season runs from April until September when we revert to indoor.

6 outdoor rinks
4 indoor rinks
Wheelchair access
Members bar and lounge
FREE coaching
Casual 'roll up' sessions Week end friendlies home and away,
Internal competitions
Opportunity to take part in League competitions

Erdington Court Bowls Club is affiliated to the following:

Outdoor Bowls England,
Outdoor Men: Warwickshire County Bowls Association, Birmingham Bowling Association.
Outdoor Ladies: Warwickshire Women's County Bowls Association,
Birmingham District Women's Bowling Association.

Indoor English Indoor Bowling Association Limited.
Indoor Men: Warwickshire County Indoor Bowls Association
Indoor Ladies: Warwickshire County Women's Indoor Bowls Association.

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EDDIE DUNN

NAME: Joan Garner

1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING?

I began crown green bowling in the late 80's. I then joined

Erdington Court in 1990.

2.HOW DID YOU START?

My husband introduced me to the crown at the Green Man, Harborne. His team mate from Sutton Park, Richard Brittan, introduced me to Erdington Court in 1991.

3..WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOWLS POSITION?

Skip

. 4. DO YOU PREFER SINGLES, PAIRS, TRIPLES OR FOURS?

I like all but fours.

5. WHAT IS THE GREATEST SUCCESS THAT YOU HAVE HAD IN BOWLS?

In crown green it's representing the County over 100 times. My most proud achievement has been on flat green. In 2007 I was thrilled to be selected for England to play in the Home Internationals at Llandrindod Wells.

6. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL COMPETITION THAT YOU CURRENTLY PLAY IN?

I no longer play the 'circuit ' in either crown or flat. I am happy enough playing league and friendlies.

7. HOW OFTEN DO YOU PLAY/PRACTICE PER WEEK?

Crown - 2/3 times and flat rink probably 1/2 times. I hardly ever practice, only when a match is coming up and i haven't played for a while.

8. WHAT AREA DO YOU LIVE IN?

Four Oaks, SUTTON COLDFIELD

9. WHAT OTHER HOBBIES DO YOU HAVE?

Gardening, when my back allows!!

I love watching all sports. I am a member of Edgbaston Cricket Club and , until recently a season ticket holder of Manchester United. Now I just follow them from my armchair.

10. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST UNFULFILLED AMBITION?

I really cannot think of anything..A back injury at PE college robbed me of a trial with the England netball team. My dream to represent my country eventually came true 40 years later!!

NAME: ANTONY GOULD

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING? 6 years

2.HOW DID YOU START? Introduced by my uncle who also plays.

3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOWLS POSITION? 3/4

4. DO YOU PREFER SINGLES, PAIRS, TRIPLES OR FOURS? Pairs

5. WHAT IS THE GREATEST SUCCESS THAT YOU HAVE HAD IN BOWLS? Winning Birmingham Bowls Association 2 Wood Singles

6. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL COMPETITION THAT YOU CURRENTLY PLAY IN? Indoor County Level

7. HOW OFTEN DO YOU PLAY/PRACTICE PER WEEK? 3-4 times

8. WHAT AREA DO YOU LIVE IN? Sutton Coldfield

9. WHAT OTHER HOBBIES DO YOU HAVE? Fishing

10. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST UNFULFULLED AMBITION? Representing Warwickshire Outdoor.

NAME: MARK IRELAND

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING? Playing crown over 45 years started indoor flat around 2002 and outdoor flat in 2006.

2. HOW DID YOU START? Crown was with late father Ron whom first played at IMI Kynochs, started with a few jacks at around the age of 2/3, after the matches finished - and then joined Sutton Park and flat outdoors through Richard Brittan at Tamworth for 1 season before joining Erdington Court.

3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOWLS POSITION? Skip

4. DO YOU PREFER SINGLES, PAIRS, TRIPLES OR FOURS? Singles (wife said I could not answer threesomes!)

5. WHAT IS THE GREATEST SUCCESS THAT YOU HAVE HAD IN BOWLS? Crown green was winning the Somers Open floodlit in 1999 and representing the county at both junior and senior level, Flat winning the county triples with Rob Robinson and Richard Brittan after they had lost in 6 previous finals and making a 400 mile trip to play on finals day. Playing Middleton cup for county and also getting to Bowls England National quarter finals in singles 4 wood and 2 wood. Won national Civil Service singles, pairs, triples and fours skipping all formats.

6. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL COMPETITION THAT YOU CURRENTLY PLAY IN? Warwickshire County Middleton Cup - play lead.

7. HOW OFTEN DO YOU PLAY/PRACTICE PER WEEK? Once competitions have started 5/6 days a week

8. WHAT AREA DO YOU LIVE IN? Hodge Hill

9. WHAT OTHER HOBBIES DO YOU HAVE? Golf, snooker, poker, CAMRA member and country walks.

10. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST UNFULFILLED AMBITION? Win a Bowls England National title

WHAT GREEN WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY ON MOST? A grass one! Worthing when National finals were there.

RICHARD BRITTAN

JOHN PRITCHARD

ERDINGTON COURT BOWLS CLUB

ALL THE YEAR ROUND BOWLS - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

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