Bill Reed Memorial Doubles
The Crowborough Pétanque held their Bill Reed Memorial Doubles competition on the 26th April. A cloudy early morning soon gave way to some sunshine but rain showers further afield probably kept some competitors away. Sixteen teams from Croydon, Handcross, Hartley, Lordswood, the Crown and Villager joined teams from the home club to play in the event. It was particularly nice to welcome so many new faces to Crowborough. The competition was played to the Swiss format with three games in the morning and two in the afternoon. After the mornings play only two teams had won all their games the BJs, Brennan Sawyer & Justin Ellis (Handcross) with a plus 28 and the Cannons, Michael Little & Dorothy Bickford (Crowborough) with plus 21. Lunch was taken at one-o-clock in warm sunshine, play recommenced at two-o-clock. In the first game after the break the most important match of the afternoon took place, Cannons v BJs, the team that won would most likely win the competition. The Cannons got off to a good start and took their score to 7-4 before the BJs felt their feet, then they steadily caught up to 10 -9 but the Cannons had the luck on their side and won 13-10. This proved decisive the BJs easily won their last game 13-1, whereas the Cannons had a harder game against the BeeGees winning 13-10 to win the competition. Two teams did not win a game but no one was fannied. All the teams enjoyed the day win or lose the company was good and as some players remarked it was a very pleasant way to spend a Sunday.
Michael Little & Dorothy Bickford
The Winners