Yorkshire win Bowls England women’s pairs

Yorkshire’s Suzanne Cotton and Diana Jones from Kingston BC have won the Bowls England Women’s National Pairs Championship, sponsored by ST Sports, at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

They defeated Hampshire’s Hazel Marke and Margaret Holden from Alton Social BC 22-16 in yesterday afternoon’s final, to secure Yorkshire’s maiden success in the history of the Women’s National Pairs Championship.

The Yorkshire pair raced into a 17-4 lead, before dropping two counts of four to create a tense finish.

In the first semi-final, Cotton and Jones defeated the 2016 champions Sophie Tolchard and Natalie Chestney from Kings BC, Devon, whilst Marke and Holden beat Caroline Cullum and Amy Gowshall from Cleethorpes BC, Lincolnshire.

Results:
Semi-Finals:
Kingston, Yorks (D Jones) bt Kings, Devon (N Chestney) 20-15;
Alton Social, Hants (M Holden) bt Cleethorpes, Lincs (A Gowshall) 25-22

Final:
Kingston, Yorks (D Jones) bt Alton Social, Hants (M Holden) 22-16

The Bowls England National Championships run until Sunday 2nd September.

Full results of all matches will be published at the conclusion of each session on the Bowls England website and social media channels. All draws, including results, may be viewed on the Bowls England Competitions Portal at: https://bowlsengland.247.tv

Live scoring from all semi-finals and finals can be located at www.bowlsengland.com

Official photographs can be viewed and purchased at: http://www.bobsaundersphotography.co.uk/bsp_events.html

Entry to the championships is free of charge. Chargeable parking is available in Victoria Park and in nearby town centre car parks. The Tournament Office will be open daily from 8.30am until close of play. Should you have any queries related to the National Championships please telephone 01926 430686.