BOB VISE FINAL 2023

First SADBA Final of the 2023 season.

Bob Vise Trophy Final North Mymms v Welwyn & District. Harpenden hosted this Final and looked after us very well indeed THANK YOU

We were treated to some very sporting bowling by two club sides who were determined to enjoy their day in the sun which stayed shining for most of the morning.

Welwyn & District retained the Trophy so well done to them.

North Mymms put up a gallant fight on all rinks and there were some very exciting heads in all four elements of the competition: Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours.

Well done to all involved: you have set a very high standard for the rest of our Finals this year. Jones Cup Final is on Friday 8^th (evening) and all our other Finals are on Saturday 9^th September – all at Harpenden BC.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Linfield of Harpenden. (“clicking” on any of the photos in the gallery below will open them into a slide show format.)

Michael J Woodhams (Officer in charge on the day)

President's Welcome Message

This year, for the first time in our history, we do not have a President in post so matches and other functions during the year will each be led by one of our Officers. We do, however, have a Deputy President, Jan Southwell, who was our President in 2018. Jan is unable to fulfil full Presidential duties this year but looks forward to being our President in 2025.

Despite the fact that we have few new faces wanting to step forward to lead SADBA into the future, we have an exciting and promising year ahead, both outdoors and indoors. As usual our Inter-Club League matches are fully subscribed and our Competition entries are up once again reflecting the keen interest in the association and competitive bowling.

With a Deputy President in place our Bob Vise final will be at Jan’s own Club, Potters Bar, on August Bank Holiday Monday. Our Finals Day will once again be at Harpenden Bowls Club which proved to be an outstanding venue in 2023 with excellent facilities and support from the Club.

M J Woodhams, Secretary & Past President