City of Dundee

24 March 2008 - The draw for the 2008 City of Dundee B.A. Championships has now been made. To see the draw in full, please go to Season 2008 - Fixtures.

24 April 2008 - CITY of DUNDEE BA TRIALS

The following should report to Craigie Bowling Club on Saturday 26th April at 10:00 am.

Balgay - G. Haddow

Broughty Castle - B. Morris, G. McComskie, K. Smith, I. Bell

Craigie - J. Wright, K. Brunton, V. Stewart, C. Stewart, D. Briggs, G. Gray

Dudhope - R. Barlow, G. Traynor, C. Mulholland, T. Thomson, C. Ramsey

Fairfield - R. Smith, S. Philip, C. McInally, H. Grieve

Lochee - J. McGuiness

Longforgan - J. Strachan, M. Biondi, I. Paton

Maryfield - J. Aimer, G. Beat, F. Bowman, R. Duell, C. Brunton, M. Doyle

Muirhead & Birkhill - R. Carlin, R. Garnham, A. Nairn, E. Mason

Strathmartine - A. Crighton, J. Potter 

5 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

The following have been selected to play v. ANGUS BA at Montrose BC on Saturday 10th May 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  I. Paton,  G. Gray,  S. Philip,  R. Smith

Rink 2  -  J. Strachan,  A. Nairn,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 3  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 4  -  C. McInally,  J. Wright,  G. Beat,  V. Stewart

Rink 5  -  T. Thomson,  A. Crighton,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Rink 6  -  G. Haddow,  C. Mulholland,  R. Carlin,  R. Barlow

Reserve Pool  -  F. Bowman,  M. Doyle,  R. Duell,  R. Garnham,  G. McComskie,  J. McGuiness,  J. Potter,  K. Smith,  C. Stewart

All players to meet at Maryfield BC 12 noon.

If unavailable to play, please contact J. R. Duncan, 01382 612264.

Reserves will be notified if required. 

10 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM CHANGES

Following a couple of withdrawals, there were some enforced changes to the team announced on Monday.

Both Roger Smith & George Gray were unavailable & were replaced by Ron Garnham & Fraser Bowman. John Aimer took Roger's place at skip with Eddie Mason moving up from second to third in Callum Brunton's rink. Ron Garnham took the position of second which had been vacated by Eddie whilst Fraser Bowman was a direct replacment for George Gray.   

10 May 2008  -  ANGUS BA  134  v  118  CITY of DUNDEE BA  -  RESULT

The 'City' team got off to a very good start in this the opening game of the 2008 Cities & Counties Championships and were soon ahead by 35 - 12. However, Angus gradually wore down that lead and eventually, went ahead themselves and although there was a last final push by the visitors, this was held off by a very competant Angus side.   

Rink Scores:  (Angus skips first)

D. Swankie  beat  K. Brunton  24-19,  A. Baillie  beat  V. Stewart. 24-18,  D. Burnett  beat  C. Brunton  26-13,  A. Fuyre  beat  R. Barlow  26-19,  S. Pirie  lost to  J. Aimer  17-22,  S. Murray  lost to  H Grieve 17-27

12 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

The following have been selected to play v. NORTHERN COUNTIES BA at Cragie BC on Saturday 17th May 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  I. Paton,  K. Smith,  S. Philip,  R. Smith

Rink 2  -  J. Strachan,  A. Nairn,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 3  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 4  -  C. McInally,  J. Wright,  G. Beat,  V. Stewart

Rink 5  -  T. Thomson,  A. Crighton,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Rink 6  -  G. Haddow,  Craig Stewart,  R. Carlin,  R. Barlow

Reserve Pool  -  L. Hunter,  Chris Stewart,  G. McComskie,  M. Doyle,  R. Duell

All players to meet at Craigie BC 1pm.

If unavailable to play, please contact Association Secretary J. R. Duncan on 01382 612264.

17 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA  119  v  96  NORTHERN COUNTIES BA  -  RESULT

For the second week running, the 'City' team got off to a very good start in this, the latest game of the 2008 Cities & Counties Championships and were soon ahead by 20 shots.  Although Northern Counties managed to close the gap to 8 shots at around the 15 end mark, Dundee, not only held off that challenge but managed to push on during the closing ends to complete both an excellent result & all round performance in which no 'City' rink was defeated.    

Rink Scores:  (City of Dundee skips first)

R. Smith  beat  B. Mackay  18-17,  V. Stewart  beat  K. Mackay  22-17,  R. Barlow  beat  R. Williamson  23-14,  K. Brunton  beat  S. Macrae  22-15,  C. Brunton  drew with  S. Christie  16-16,  H. Grieve  beat  K. MacIntosh 18-17

19 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

The selectors have named an unchanged side to play v. BON ACCORD BA at Balgownie BC on Saturday 24th May 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  I. Paton,  K. Smith,  S. Philip,  R. Smith

Rink 2  -  J. Strachan,  A. Nairn,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 3  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 4  -  C. McInally,  J. Wright,  G. Beat,  V. Stewart

Rink 5  -  T. Thomson,  A. Crighton,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Rink 6  -  G. Haddow,  Craig Stewart,  R. Carlin,  R. Barlow

Reserve Pool  -  L. Hunter,  Chris Stewart,  G. McComskie,  M. Doyle,  R. Duell

All players to meet at Maryfield BC 10:15am.

If unavailable to play, please contact Association Secretary J. R. Duncan on 01382 612264.

24 May 2008  -  BON ACCORD BA  132  v  97  CITY OF DUNDEE BA  -  RESULT

Following last weeks first class performance, this result was a major disappointment for the 'City' team.  The game was played in bright sunshine, although there was a very stiff breeze to contend with,  The green was much slower than the previous week at Craigie BC and some players found it difficult to find the level of consistency required at this level of play.  Bon Accord were quickly into their stride however & soon led by around 15 shots.  They were able to steadily build on that lead and were at no time troubled by the over-all score.  There were though, one or two positives to take from this game.  Harry Grieve & his rink of Mark Biondi, Alex Nairn & John Strachan were winners for the third successive week and Ricky Barlow's rink also had a very creditable win against the rink of Kevin Harper.       

Rink Scores:  (Bon Accord skips first)

A. Rough  beat  C. Brunton  20-14,  D. McNicol  beat  R. Smith  19-15,  B. Ledingham  beat  K. Brunton  30-7,  D. Farquharson  beat  V. Stewart  32-17,  I. Donald  lost to  H. Grieve  14-18,  K. Harper  Lost to  R. Barlow  17-26

26 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

As expected, the selectors have made a number of changes to the team for the game v. ABERDEEN & KINCARDINE BA at Fairfield BC on Saturday 31st May 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  M. Doyle,  L. Hunter,  G. Beat,  R. Smith

Rink 2  -  J. Strachan,  A. Nairn,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 3  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 4  -  T. Thomson,  J. Wright,  S. Philip,  V. Stewart

Rink 5  -  C. McInally,  R. Duell,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Rink 6  -  G. Haddow,  Craig Stewart,  R. Carlin,  R. Barlow

Reserve Pool  -  Chris Stewart,  G. McComskie

All players to meet at Fairfield BC 1:00pm.

If unavailable to play, please contact Association Secretary J. R. Duncan on 01382 612264.

31 May 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM CHANGES

There was one enforced change to the team announced on Monday.

Craig Stewart was unavailable to play and his place was taken by Fairfield's Chris Stewart.

31 May 2008  -  CITY OF DUNDEE BA  119  v  129  ABERDEEN & KINCARDINE BA  -  RESULT

There were high expectations before this game that 'The City' team would be able to halt A&K's 100% record in the 2008 Andrew HamiltonTrophy, at Fairfield BC.  The outcome, however was to be most disappointing.  The 10 shot defeat consisted of only 2 winning rinks. Brothers Callum & Kevin Brunton both scored wins of 3 shots & 11 shots respectively.  Of the four rinks that lost, three were beaten by a single shot but Vince Stewarts' rink lost heavily (12-33) to an inspired performance by Jim Roddie & his outstanding rink.  Both sides had rinks that began the game well, whilst others started more slowly.  This kept the overall score very close until A&K gradually built a lead of 20 shots at around the 12th end.  Dundee though came storming back to level the game with around 27 ends to play, but A&K were not to be outdone - they fought back again to regain the lead & held it to the end.   

Rink Scores:  (City of Dundee skips first)

C. Brunton  beat  R. Bruce  22-19,  H. Grieve  lost to  D. Keith  19-20,  R. Barlow  lost to  N. Burnett  22-23,  R. Smith  lost to  A. Noble  21-22,  K. Brunton  beat  M. Campbell  23-12,  V. Stewart  lost to  J. Roddie 12-33

2 June 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

Once again, the selectors have made a number of changes to the team for the game v. HIGHLAND BA at Turriff BC on Saturday 7th June 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 2  -  G. Haddow,  Chris Stewart,  C. Mulholland,  R. Barlow

Rink 3  -  J. Strachan,  A. Crighton,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 4  -  G. McComskie,  T. Thomson,  C. Ramsay,  R. Carlin

Rink 5  -  M. Doyle,  L. Hunter,  G. Beat,  R. Smith

Rink 6  -  C. McInally,  R. Duell,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Reserve Pool  -  to be announced.

All players to meet at Maryfield BC 10:00 a.m.

If unavailable to play, please contact Association Secretary J. R. Duncan on 01382 612264.

7 June 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM CHANGES

Following one withdrawal, there were a couple changes to the team announced on Monday.

Dudhope's Calvin Mulholland was unavailable & his position as third to Ricky Barlow was taken by George Beat, who had initially, been placed at third to Roger Smith.  Fairfield's Stuart Philip was the player given the task of filling the vacant position.

7 June 2008  -  HIGHLAND BA  106  v  108  CITY OF DUNDEE BA  -  RESULT

An excellent result for the 'City' team!  The game had a very exciting finish going to the last two rinks left on the green.  With two ends to play the score was tied at 106-106. Ricky Barlow's rink then scored a single shot on their last end to put the 'City' in front.  In the last match to finish, Roger Smith's rink lay shot with both skips to play.  Highland skip Mark Thurston edged out the lying bowl to hold shot for Highland.  Although Roger could not better that bowl, Mark, in an attempt to draw a second shot and win the game, knocked a 'City' bowl in for the shot allowing Roger the luxury of not having to play his final bowl.  Earlier in the game, Highland managed to edge ahead of their 'City' opponents, but a super fightback from the 'City' lads set up the very exciting finish to the game.                

Rink Scores:  (Highland skips first)

K. Beaton  beat  K. Brunton  22-10,  J. Thain  beat  H. Grieve  21-17,  S. Cruickshank  lost to  C. Brunton  12-22,  G. Donaldson  lost to  R. Carlin  18-22,  M. Thurston  lost to  R. Smith  17-22,  M. Stepney beat  R. Barlow  16-15

9 June 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

Subject to player availability, the selectors have name an unchanged line-up for the game v. PERTHSHIRE BA at Dudhope BC on Saturday 14th June 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 2  -  G. Haddow,  Chris Stewart,  C. Mulholland,  R. Barlow

Rink 3  -  J. Strachan,  A. Crighton,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 4  -  G. McComskie,  T. Thomson,  C. Ramsay,  R. Carlin

Rink 5  -  M. Doyle,  L. Hunter,  G. Beat,  R. Smith

Rink 6  -  C. McInally,  R. Duell,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Reserve Pool  -  to be announced.

All players to meet at Dudhope BC 1:00 p.m.

If unavailable to play, please contact Association Secretary J. R. Duncan on 01382 612264.

14 June 2008  -  CITY OF DUNDEE BA  111  v  112  PERTHSHIRE BA  -  RESULT

Details to follow!

Rink Scores:  (City of Dundee skips first)

R. Barlow  beat  G. Lennon  21-15,  C. Brunton  beat  I. Miller  19-16,  R. Carlin  beat  R. Brown  21-11,  R. Smith  lost to  D. Hosie  19-23,  K. Brunton  lost to  D. Lambert  19-24,  H. Grieve lost to  J. Watson  12-23

16 June 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA TEAM ANNOUNCED

Subject to player availability, the selectors have name an unchanged line-up for the game v. BUCHAN BA at Longside BC on Saturday 21st June 2008 at 2:00pm

Rink 1  -  B. Morris,  E. Mason,  J. Aimer,  C. Brunton

Rink 2  -  G. Haddow,  Chris Stewart,  C. Mulholland,  R. Barlow

Rink 3  -  J. Strachan,  A. Crighton,  M. Biondi,  H. Grieve

Rink 4  -  G. McComskie,  T. Thomson,  C. Ramsay,  R. Carlin

Rink 5  -  M. Doyle,  L. Hunter,  G. Beat,  R. Smith

Rink 6  -  C. McInally,  R. Duell,  I. Bell,  K. Brunton

Reserve Pool  -  to be announced.

All players to meet at Maryfield BC 10:00a.m.  Bus leaves 10.30am

If unavailable to play, please contact Association Secretary J. R. Duncan on 01382 612264.

21 June 2008  -  BUCHAN BA  135  v  95  CITY OF DUNDEE BA  -  RESULT

Details to follow!

Rink Scores:  (Buchan skips first)

I. A. Milne  beat  K. Brunton  27-15,  D. Anderson  beat  C. Brunton  19-16,  D. Murray beat  R. Carlin  23-16,  D. Hay  beat  R. Smith  26-14,  D. Alexander  beat  R. Barlow  21-16,  C. Dinness  beat  H. Grieve  19-18

3 July 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA - U35 SINGLES

Today sees the opening round of the J. Wilkie Trophy, with ties taking place at various greens around the association area.

The victors will progress to Round 2 on Monday 7th July, with the Semi-finals taking place at Dudhope BC on Thursday 10th July.

The final is scheduled for Craigie BC on Thursday 21st August at 6:15pm.

Good luck to all our younger bowlers who are entered into this competition.

11 July 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA - U35 SINGLES

Congratulations to Mykie Spalding (Fairfield BC) & Paul Lyndsay (Baxter Park BC), who have reached the 2008 final of the J. Wilkie Trophy.

12 August 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA - CHAMPIONSHIPS

Today sees the opening round of the City of Dundee BA Championships, with ties taking place at various greens around the association area.

The victors will progress to Round 2 on Friday 15th August, with the semi-finals taking place on Tuesday 19th August.

The finals of the senior & junior competitions are scheduled for Craigie BC on Thursday 21st August at 6:15pm, with the main competition finals taking place at the same venue 24 hours later.

Good luck to all bowlers who are participating in this competition.

21 August 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA - CHAMPIONSHIPS

Due to the severe local weather conditions which caused the postponment of the semi-final ties due to be played at Fairfield on both Tues (19th) & then Thurs (21st), the following arrangements have been made to complete the City of Dundee BA champiuonships.

The uncompleted semi-finals will now take place at Fairfield BC on Friday 22nd August @ 6pm.

The final of the U-35 singles (J. Wilkie Trophy) will take place at Craigie BC on Monday 25th August @ 6pm.

All other final games will take place at Craigie BC on Tuesday 26th August @ 6pm.

Good luck to all!

25 August 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA - U35 SINGLES

Congratulations to Paul Lyndsay of Baxter Park BC who this evening won the 2008 final of the J. Wilkie Trophy defeating Mykie Spalding of Fairfield BC by 21 shots to 9. Both players had good spells in the game but Paul had both the consistency and variety of shots to enable him to control most of the game. Although both players made solid a solid start to the game, Paul just edged slightly ahead by 7-4 after the early ends. Then Paul scored a 4 followed by two singles to put himself in the driving seat. Mykie to his credit however, kept the pressure on & refused to buckle, ensuring that Paul had to work hard to see out the match. Once again, congratulations to Paul who now takes to the green tomorrow evening attempting to win the double! Commiserations to Mykie, who i'm sure, will be back in the final once again before too long.  

27 August 2008  -  CITY of DUNDEE BA - CHAMPIONSHIPS

After a couple of days delay due to the recent severe heavy rainfall in the local area, the City of Dundee BA Championships 2008 were completed last night at Craigie BC.

A healthy crowd of spectators on an evening of light rain & sunshine, witnessed some splendid play on a surface that looked a delight to play on. There was plenty of good play to be seen & although the competitors were giving their all in their determination to succeed, some excellent displays of sportsmanship were also on display. 

Although congratulations are in order for all the winners, special mention should be made of Paul Lindsay of Baxter Park BC, who added the Champ of Champs title to the U-35 title he won the previous evening! Commiserations, as always, go to the Runners-up.

Results can be seen by following the link ->   City of Dundee Championship Finals 2008