The Veterans of South Yorkshire claimed the men’s county championship after a thrilling days bowling at Monk Sports in Warrington.
The qualifying for the Veterans County Championship took place on Thursday 13th July with the four regional winners reaching the finals.
Region 1
Was played at Lindal Bowling Club (Cumbria), the host county took full advantage of their tricky home venue to record victories of Lancashire (40), Merseyside (20) and North Lancs & Fylde (12).
Region 2
Was played at Matlock Golf Club (Derbyshire) where South Yorkshire finished their three group matches with an unblemished record. Having beaten Derbyshire by 23 and South Yorkshire Parks by 3, they faced neighbours Yorkshire in their final match, who themselves were undefeated. With five winning cards in this eight-a-side format, South Yorkshire qualified for the final with 21 chalks to spare.
Region 3
Greater Manchester emerged victorious at Owley Wood Recreation Club (Cheshire). They opened with a 2 chalk victory over the hosts, Cheshire, then defeated Wales by 3 in their second round game. They qualified by defeating the 2019 champions, Potteries & District by 12.
Region 4
This was played at Haunchwood Sports & Social Club (North Midlands) & Warwick & Worcester proved too strong for their opponents Staffordshire, Shropshire and hosts North Midlands. Wins of 13, 12 and 43 respectively saw them top the group, the only county finishing on a plus aggregate.
The finals saw the South Yorkshire men get 4 points for winning 2 of their games and win the title thanks to a better aggregate score. Rob Wiltshire proved to unbeatable for the South Yorkshiremen with his 3 wins helping a superb team performance.
Thanks to the BCGBA website & Facebook page for the information.
Table
| County | Points | For | Against | Aggregate |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 436 | 405 | +31 |
| Warwick & Worcester | 4 | 436 | 424 | +12 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 416 | 418 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 384 | 425 | -41 |
2023 BCGBA Men’s Veterans County Championship Final scores
Round 1
Cumbria v South Yorkshire
Martin Barrow 21-12 Andy Sorsby
Billy Harding 19-21 Tommy Silcock
Steve Ashburn 13-21 Brian Holdsworth
Derek Bell 09-21 Rob Wilstshire
Dave Kent 06-21 Steve Marshall
Martin Ryder 16-21 Jack Clarke
Dave McRoy 08-21 Darren Stevenson
Roger Barrow 21-07 Nigel McDermott
Scores 113-145
Gtr Manchester v Warwick & Worcester
Anthony Mellor 21-16 Bill Kinchen
Charlie Roberts 21-14 Dave Scriven
Steve Mellor 21-15 Ron Regan
Nigel Fryer 16-21 David Clarke
Ian Bardsley 11-21 Chris Baker
Barry Collinge 16-21 Len Freeth
Dave Gwilliam 21-11 Bob Hickman
Nigel Greenhalgh 21-13 Mark Street
Scores 148-132
Round 2
Cumbria v Greater Manchester
Martin Barrow 21-14 Anthony Mellor
Billy Harding 21-12 Tom Mellor
Graham Rigg 21-12 Charlie Roberts
Paul Crossland 21-12 Nigel Greenhalgh
Roger Barrow 17-21 Steve Mellor
Tom Baxter 21-17 Nigel Fryer
Dave McRoy 09-21 Barry Collinge
Martin Ryder 07-21 Dave Gwilliam
Scores 138-130
South Yorkshire v Warwick & Worcerster
Andy Sorsby 21-18 Bill Kinchen
Tommy Silcock 15-21 Dave Scriven
Brian Holdsworth 18-21 Ron Regan
Rob Wiltshire 21-11 Dave Clarke
Steve Marshall 20-21 Chris Baker
Andy Mailer 21-20 Len Freeth
Darren Stevenson 13-21 Bob Hickman
Nigel McDermott 14-21 Mark Street
Scores 143-154
Round 3
Cumbria v Warwick & Worcester
Martin Barrow 09-21 Bill Kinchen
Paul Crossland 21-16 Dave Scriven
Derek Bell 12-21 Ron Regan
Graham Rigg 13-21 Dave Clarke
Billy Harding 15-21 Chris Baker
Tom Baxter 21-20 Len Freeth
Steve Ashburn 21-13 Bob Hickman
Roger Barrow 21-17 Mark Street
Scores 133-150
South Yorkshire v Greater Manchester
Andy Sorsby 21-14 Steve Mellor
Tommy Silcock 11-21 Charlie Roberts
Brian Holdsworth 18-21 Nigel Greenhalgh
Rob Wiltshire 21-19 Anthony Mellor
Steve Marshall 21-13 Barry Collinge
Andy Mailer 15-21 Dave Gwilliam
Darren Stevenson 20-21 Tom Mellor
Jack Clarke 21-08 Nigel Fryer
Scores 148-138
