Shropshire Star

Entries still open for the Edgmond Winter Shield

There’s less than a month to go before the big money festive open bowls competition in Shropshire has lift off.

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And entries are still being accepted for the £1,300 Edgmond Winter Shield, which starts with qualifying sessions on Wednesday-Thursday, December 28-29, in the morning and afternoon.

A first prize of £500 is the ultimate goal on the finals day of Monday, January 2 (11am start), but all dates are weather permitting.

Entry is £20, book with Sarah on 07792-428685 or email (sjg631@outlook.com).

The first Winter Shield was run last year when a field full of quality reached a climax with Scott Simpson (Sir John Bayley) beating couty No.1 Callum Wraight 21-19 in the final after trailing 9-5.

Bowls diary

Hadley Open with £3,200 prize money – qualifiers on Saturday-Sunday, March 18-19 & 25-26 (2.30 & 6.30pm sessions). Finals day Saturday, April 1 with 10.30am start and £700 to winner. No home bowlers, entry fee is £20, limited to first 128 entries. Entries via text (07901 229623), Email (crowngreenbowlscomps@gmail.com), Whats App or Facebook Messenger to Robert Burroughs

£5,660 Coors Meole Brace Open – 2023 qualifying sessions on Saturday-Sunday, March 18-19 & 25-26 (sessions 10.15am to 3pm, with practice available). £1,000 to winner on finals day on Sunday, April 2 (11.30am). Men only, no homesters, £20 to enter, limited to 256. Entries via text (07901 229623), email (crowngreenbowlscomps@gmail.com), Whats App or Facebook Messenger to Robert Burroughs.