Month: September 2017

The crowds gathered, from the four corners of the bowling world they came, to this sacred bowling ground. They queued to get in, asking who their queuing colleagues thought would win, giving their theories, backing them at the bookies. Backing against them when their nerve failed. They came for the finals day of the Co-op… Read More

The last 16 of the Co-op Funeralcare Waterloo Handicap was played out in front of a large crowd and broadcast across the globe on ITV4. The first game gave us a very impressive display from Liverpool’s Phil Lee. Thirty-four-year-old Phil is looking to be the first scouser to win the competition and gave a stunning… Read More

The Co-op funeralcare Waterloo Handicap continued to delight, surprise and amaze with amazing bowling action yesterday. The action started with second favourite Callum Wraight having a glorious battle with Steve Baskerville. Steve took control early in the game, dictating the pattern of play, with sweeping corner marks. Callum took over in the second half of… Read More

One of the most anticipated days of the year did not disappoint as the sixty-four players returned to the Waterloo. This is traditionally one the the best days to see with 32 games to keep everyone entertained. The bookmaker’s favourite, Greg Smith, eased into the last 32 with an inspired display. This was matched by… Read More

The most anticipated week in the bowls calendar is almost upon us. On Saturday the last sixty-four of the Co-op funeralcare Waterloo Handicap battle it out to be crowned with the most famous title in the game, which will be live of ITV on Wednesday. The week draws to a close with the BCGLBA Country… Read More

North Midlands claimed their first Crossfield Cup since 2005 with a narrowest of victories over Potteries on a cold and blustery Sunday afternoon.  In a remarkable final both sides won twelve games each, with two of the victories away, and had wins of over seventy points at their home venues. In the end it came… Read More