Please see the message below from Paul Schumacher. Our thoughts and well wishes go to all his family at this sad time. RIP Gordon.

With great sadness I wanted to announce the passing of Gordon Schumacher yesterday morning, a long standing and respected member of the snooker and bowling teams at the club. He was captain of the snooker A team for many years and will be remembered as a good player. He spent many a happy days on the bowling greens even still watching the matches before lockdown began. Once I know funeral arrangements I shall post again.

Please see below sheets for Parks comps running this year.

Please note the below competition has a typo on – the correct date should read – Sunday 8th August 2021

Please see below details for South Yorkshire competitions for 2021

It is intended that the Club Handicap be run at MBC on Sunday 2nd May 2021. Start time is 10:30am with players asked to be at the green for 10:15am so that the draw can commence. Entries to Andrea Ainley on 07557332168 by phone or text or by email to: meersbrookbcsecretary@gmail.com

The drawn doubles comp was held on Sunday at MBC. A good day of bowls accompanied by sunshine throughout saw Frank Woodhead and Ryan Clark beat Dean Missere & Steve Oliver in the final.

• Quarters
• Mark Richardson / Nick Clarke 21 Aaron Williams / Phil Dunn 10
• Mel Hobson / Phil Holden 14 Ryan Clark / Frank Woodhead 21
• Neil Fletcher / Salliee Anya 6 Dean Missere / Steve Oliver 21
• James Higgins / Sue Hill 14 Andy Sorsby / Gary Hill 21
• Semis
• Mark Richardson / Nick Clarke 13 Ryan Clark / Frank Woodhead 21
• Dean Missere / Steve Oliver 21 Andy Sorsby / Gary Hill 12
• Final
• Ryan Clark / Frank Woodhead 21 Dean Missere / Steve Oliver 07

Thank you to all that came and played, and to those that helped run / organise the day.

MBC plan to run the club drawn doubles internal competition on Sunday 18th April for an 11am start. All entries by text or phone to Andrea Ainley 07557332168 or Jack Clarke 07963197234.

The decision to open the green has been made and will happen on Friday 2nd April 2021. With this in mind there are guidelines that will need to be followed and are outlined below. If you intend on using the facility please ensure you have read what is required from our members to enable us to open the green during this time. A copy of the guidelines and the BCGBA risk assessment will be displayed at the club for all to read. Take care and stay safe.

Covid 19 Green Opening Guidelines MBC

• Members Only will be permitted to play on the green
• To book a time slot please contact Jack Clarke : 07963197234 – No booked time slot = no play. Slots must be booked with 24hr notice. No block bookings will be taken. If you are unable to attend your booking you should notify Jack Clarke : 07963197234 at the earliest opportunity.
• All players are required to sign in and out of their booked time slot – the book will be located under the tea hut. This is to assist with the Track & Trace system we have to have in place in order to open the green. Any issues with signing in / out please contact Jack Clarke : 07963197234
• There is no use of club facilities currently available, including toilets.
• Members should where possible not use hand rails / benches / seating etc to reduce the risk of infection.
• A maximum of 6 people or 2 households will be allowed on the green at any time.
• No spectators are currently permitted.
• If you intend on playing with another person(s) – the person(s) should be named when booking and should not be changed unless Jack Clarke is notified prior to your time slot.
• Players are unable to use club blocks – you must use your own equipment. Players are encouraged to wash equipment prior to and at the completion of play.
• Please wash / sanitise your hands as often as possible.
• Any person suffering symptoms of Covid 19 must notify the club at the earliest opportunity.

Booking Slots are available Monday – Sunday as follows: ** Please note on Tuesdays & Fridays 2:30pm – 3:45pm slot will not be bookable to allow for green cutting **

• 10am – 11:15am
• 11:30am – 12:45pm
• 1pm – 2:15pm
• 2:30pm – 3:45pm
• 4pm – 5:15pm
• 5:30pm – 6:45pm
• 7pm – 8:15pm

Please see the attachment below that outlines the allowances made by BCGBA for play to resume.

Click to access return_to_play_step_one_260321-crown-green-final-1.pdf

A small change to how you can book on for a game on the green for the next couple of weeks. To book a slot please contact Jack Clarke on 07963197234 – I am away on holiday so I will be unable to book you in. Thanks – Andrea