Today saw the second day of qualifiers for the teams hoping to represent Wales at the Home Nations which as we are all aware is being held in Wales this year and the competition for places was always going to be stiff.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teams that took part, it was great to see new players coming forward and entering for their first time, I really hope you enjoyed the experience. It is a great opportunity to gain experience playing against people you may not have met or played against before and hopefully you will have formed new bonds.
Again well done to everyone that took part and let’s look forward to a successful Home Nations this year. So with no further delay, here is the bit you all want to see. . . . . The results.
Regards
Gareth
PS an extra special thanks to Kon who has been busy running qualifying events all weekend but has still got these out for us tonight.
Apologies for the delay in posting these but as you may well be aware there were issues with the website Sunday and yesterday (Bob Pugh sent an email to advise everyone yesterday and included the results).
Normal service has resumed and here are the results.
The second round will be held again at Monkstone PC next Sunday, good luck to all taking part.
Previous posts have mentioned it and everyone should be aware that all teams entered into a WPA qualifying event or WPA competition must wear matching tops, something that isn’t always easy if the team members are from different clubs.
As we are all aware, we now have the new Welsh shirts for “International” competitions (Celtic Challenge and Home Nations included) and these now supersede all earlier versions. As a result, the Exec. has agreed that players may play in the older style WPA shirts which will hopefully assist you in arranging matching shirts.
If team members have the earlier style Welsh shirts it will save them the cost/trouble of getting matching shirts and the dreaded £10 fine for not wearing matching tops can be avoided.
The first of the Home Nations qualifiers is being held at Monkstone PC this coming Sunday, below are the entries so far. We currently have 11 teams and as we all know, an even number works far better.
There is still time to put a team in as you have until Friday 10th May, if you want to put a team in can you please email Kon with the details:-
Last Sunday the Welsh National Veteran’s Triples Championship was held at Monkstone PC and as can be seen from the results below it was a tough contest.
We were incredibly lucky with the weather following the visit from Storm Hannah on Saturday, it was actually a pleasant day.
The first semi-final saw a very close fought game with Linda Hutchinson/Jim Hutchinson/Pat Davis eventually winning 13-12 against Peter Westal /Len Field/Terry Lloyd.
The other semi-final was between Roger Green/Gill Clarke/Phil Roberts and Barbara Vaughan/Bob Pugh/Kon Tomczyk which saw Barbara, Bob and Kon clinch that with a 13-6 win.
This then brought us to the final which was between Linda Hutchinson/Jim Hutchinson/Pat Davis and Vaughan/Bob Pugh/Kon Tomczyk. This was another closely contested game with some excellent pointing on both sides but slightly stronger team of Barbara, Bob and Kon eventually won 13-8.
Both teams will be going on to represent Wales in the Nations Cup Veteran’s Triples International Invitation which is being held at Monkstone PC over the weekend of 29/30th June.
Thanks to all the teams that took part in this making it a successful event and a special thank you to Monkstone PC for hosting it.
This is the second time we have seen El Presidente Pugh qualify to represent Wales this year, he also came second in the President’s Cup. . . . . . Folks, it’s time we pulled our fingers out and done something about this streak . . . lol.
Winners, Bob Pugh, Barbara Vaughn and Kon Tomczyk with Bernard Adshead from Monkstone PC.
Runners-up, Jim, Linda and Pat with WPA President Bob Pugh
Both teams representing Wales at the Nations Cup Veteran’s Triples International Invitation in June.
Pete Beresford
Jayne Dunn
Well, I think we’re holding.
Vickie Adshed, Roger Griffin and Bernard Adshead
Barbara Vaughn
Kon Tomczyk
Bernard Adshead
Derek Jones
Roger Green and Gill Clarke
That moment before impact, boule thrown by a certain El Presidente Pugh.
Further to my last post regarding this competition we now have nine teams entered and as you are all well aware, competitions are easier to run when there are an even number of teams.
For any of you that are still thinking of entering a team please don’t forget the closing date for entries is tomorrow 26th April, if you would like to enter a team can you let Kon know asap.
As you are no doubt aware, we have the Welsh National Veteran’s Triples Championship this coming Sunday which is being held at Monkstone PC.
Below is the list of current entries, Kon is still accepting entries and will be until the 26th April so if you are quick there is still time to get a team in.
Further details of how to enter are on the post below.
