Atherley Trophy
Norfolk Ladies played Cambridgeshire in the quarter final of the Atherley Trophy, at Chesterton, in January.
Cambridgeshire are the current title holders and, playing on their home rinks, had a clear advantage going into the game. After 5 ends Norfolk were well down, 20 shots to 37, only Mel Haylett's block were in the lead. At 10 ends Louise Hannant's block were level, Chrissie Webb's block had not allowed their opponents any further shots and Mel Haylett was ahead but overall Norfolk were still 8 shots adrift.
By 15 ends the scores were level 79 shots apiece, cracks were starting to appear for the hosts. Norfolk really dug in and by 18 ends had an advantage of just 4 shots. A tense finish was definitely on the cards !
With just one block left to finish their final end Norfolk were leading by one shot resulting in a nail biting conclusion but Jenny Kirby's block dealt very well with the pressure and secured the end by 2 shots. Team Manager Geraldine Reeve was ecstatic with the final score a Norfolk victory 112 shots to 109 and congratulated all the players.
The semi final will be against Lincolnshire (away) on February 29th, venue to be arranged.
Cambridgeshire are the current title holders and, playing on their home rinks, had a clear advantage going into the game. After 5 ends Norfolk were well down, 20 shots to 37, only Mel Haylett's block were in the lead. At 10 ends Louise Hannant's block were level, Chrissie Webb's block had not allowed their opponents any further shots and Mel Haylett was ahead but overall Norfolk were still 8 shots adrift.
By 15 ends the scores were level 79 shots apiece, cracks were starting to appear for the hosts. Norfolk really dug in and by 18 ends had an advantage of just 4 shots. A tense finish was definitely on the cards !
With just one block left to finish their final end Norfolk were leading by one shot resulting in a nail biting conclusion but Jenny Kirby's block dealt very well with the pressure and secured the end by 2 shots. Team Manager Geraldine Reeve was ecstatic with the final score a Norfolk victory 112 shots to 109 and congratulated all the players.
The semi final will be against Lincolnshire (away) on February 29th, venue to be arranged.
Last Saturday Norfolk played in their first Atherley match of the season (having had a bye in the first round) against Suffolk at Ipswich IBC.
Suffolk were in buoyant mood having beaten Norfolk last season and playing on home turf but Norfolk went about their business with quiet confidence and from the start looked set for victory.
At 5 ends Norfolk had a slight advantage but by 10 ends the margin was 23 shots and by 15 ends it was 29; blocks skipped by Suzanne King and Jenny Kirby were well ahead whilst Mel Haylett's block struggled, not surprisingly, against a block made up of players on their home rink. Suffolk narrowed the gap and did pull back to within 9 shots but Norfolk surged again and at 21 ends the score was 112-95.
Players from 9 clubs represented Norfolk.
Suffolk were in buoyant mood having beaten Norfolk last season and playing on home turf but Norfolk went about their business with quiet confidence and from the start looked set for victory.
At 5 ends Norfolk had a slight advantage but by 10 ends the margin was 23 shots and by 15 ends it was 29; blocks skipped by Suzanne King and Jenny Kirby were well ahead whilst Mel Haylett's block struggled, not surprisingly, against a block made up of players on their home rink. Suffolk narrowed the gap and did pull back to within 9 shots but Norfolk surged again and at 21 ends the score was 112-95.
Players from 9 clubs represented Norfolk.
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S Stacey
N Segalo J Devitt S Rickman |
L Knights
J Ashmore P Whitehead S King |
W Bryant
S Tucker B Meeks M Haylett |
B Walters
E Elvin E O'Hanlon J Webster |
L Cannell
I Lambert K Carrick J Kirby |
J Ramsbottom
N Moseley L Blake C Webb |
This was an excellent result for the team, which had several new players in its ranks; Team Manager Geraldine Reeve was very pleased with how well the team played together and delighted with the outcome.
The next round is on 11th January against old adversaries Cambridgeshire at Chesterton IBC, 10am start. Supporters welcome
Irene 20/12/19
The next round is on 11th January against old adversaries Cambridgeshire at Chesterton IBC, 10am start. Supporters welcome
Irene 20/12/19
Please note the change of date of the February Council Meeting. See Diary for details.
NCWIBA COUNTY FRIENDLY v CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Norfolk played their first County Friendly of the season, on Thursday 21st November, against Cambridgeshire at Ely IBC.
The match started evenly across the six rinks but after 10 ends it was clear that Norfolk were well in control and this was maintained throughout the 21 ends.
The final score was 139 shots to 93 to Norfolk, who won on 5 out of the 6 rinks. Norfolk's best block were Gill Savory, Pearl Wilson, Val Gibson and skip Margaret Dark
The game was followed by tasty roast beef, Yorkshire pudd and veg then apple crumble. President June from Cambs and Annette from Norfolk gave short speeches and presented winning rinks with gifts. The raffle, however, was not so short, it did go on a bit but the proceeds were for Guide Dogs for the Blind so no-one minded too much.
Many thanks to Jenny Ramsbottom for organising the team and Kay Carrick for taking care of the finances.
If you want to play in County Friendly games look for the sign-up sheet on your Club Notice Board. There will be another one there very shortly for matches in February and March 2020 or for more info contact match secretary Jenny via email ncwiba.matchsecretary@gmail.com
Irene 27/11/19
Norfolk played their first County Friendly of the season, on Thursday 21st November, against Cambridgeshire at Ely IBC.
The match started evenly across the six rinks but after 10 ends it was clear that Norfolk were well in control and this was maintained throughout the 21 ends.
The final score was 139 shots to 93 to Norfolk, who won on 5 out of the 6 rinks. Norfolk's best block were Gill Savory, Pearl Wilson, Val Gibson and skip Margaret Dark
The game was followed by tasty roast beef, Yorkshire pudd and veg then apple crumble. President June from Cambs and Annette from Norfolk gave short speeches and presented winning rinks with gifts. The raffle, however, was not so short, it did go on a bit but the proceeds were for Guide Dogs for the Blind so no-one minded too much.
Many thanks to Jenny Ramsbottom for organising the team and Kay Carrick for taking care of the finances.
If you want to play in County Friendly games look for the sign-up sheet on your Club Notice Board. There will be another one there very shortly for matches in February and March 2020 or for more info contact match secretary Jenny via email ncwiba.matchsecretary@gmail.com
Irene 27/11/19