PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Fellow bowlers

Being born a Yorkshireman, you can imagine how honoured I am, to be elected President of the Yorkshire County Bowling Association for the year 2009. I hope I can match the high standards set by my predecessors.

My sincere thanks to my club Driffield Recreation for their nomination and also for the enthusiasm shown for my presidential year. We at Driffield Rec. look forward to hosting a number of Yorkshire CBA fixtures during 2009. I thank Alwyn Baron for encouraging me to become involved with Yorkshire County Bowls and for his guidance and support over the years. I am also indebted to the Past Presidents who have consistently provided constructive advice to me as and when required.
 

Congratulations to our C team on winning the Armstrong Cup in 2008 ad the mixed under 21 team, for winning the Tom Butler Top 9 Trophy at the 2008 Northern Counties B.A. finals; the team has an average age of under 17.

I know that Tom Addison, team manager and Chris Kelly, team captain will be doing their utmost to bring success 10 our County in 2009, and they will of course have us all rooting for them. I also wish all our County representatives every success at the National Finals at Worthing in 2009.

Thanks to those who nominated for A B and C team matches and also for county friendly and patrons matches in 2009. The Northern Counties BA recognise that travelling costs have now become a real issue when bowlers are deciding whether or not to nominate for matches, and with this in mind they are considering changing the format of the Northern Counties matches from 2010.

I conclude by expressing a sincere wish that all Yorkshire bowlers enjoy playing this wonderful game of ours in 2009 and for many years to come.

 

Geoff Burnell