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A weekend of competitive bowls across two greens

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The 2026 Roy Dupre and Florence Le Claire Triples played out across a full weekend of bowls, with Saturday’s sessions hosted at Sun Bowls Club and Sunday’s concluding rounds at St Saviours Bowls Club. Four clubs competed across both competitions, and when the final ends were played, both defending champions had held their ground.

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Roy Dupre Triples – Men

Sun BC claimed the Roy Dupre title in convincing fashion, finishing top of the standings with 6 points and an impressive shot difference of +37 – a margin that reflected their dominance across the weekend. JBC pushed them closest, finishing second on 5 points with an exactly level shot difference of 0, making for a tight race behind the leaders. BJ Mens secured third on 4 points, edging out St Saviours and St Brelade who finished fourth and fifth respectively.

Position	Club	Points	Shots
1st	Sun BC	6	+37
2nd	JBC	5	0
3rd	BJ Mens	4	-3
4th	St Saviours	3	-24
5th	St Brelade	2	-10

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Florence Le Claire Triples – Ladies

The ladies’ competition produced an equally compelling weekend, with JBC taking the Florence Le Claire title on 6 points and a remarkable shot difference of +52 – the standout individual performance across both competitions. St Saviours matched JBC on points but were separated on shot difference, finishing a creditable second on +20. BJ Ladies took third, ahead of Sun BC and St Brelade.

Position	Club	Points	Shots
1st	JBC	6	+52
2nd	St Saviours	6	+20
3rd	BJ Ladies	4	-8
4th	Sun BC	3	-26
5th	St Brelade	1	-38

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Congratulations to Sun BC and JBC on retaining their respective titles, and to all clubs who took part across what was a fine weekend of Jersey bowls.

Behind every result on the board is a community worth being part of. Bowls in Jersey offers something genuinely rare – a sport where beginners and seasoned competitors share the same green, the same camaraderie, and the same love of the game. Clubs across the island are always welcoming new faces, and the learning curve is gentler than most. If this weekend has sparked any curiosity, the door is open – come and see what it’s all about.

All players wishing to be considered for World Bowls 2023 in Australia (August/September) must be on the Bowls Jersey Elite Squad Pathway.

The documentation for this can be found attached below:

The Application form can be downloaded and completed here no later than 31st October 2022!

Please email completed forms to bowlsjersey@gmail.com.

Anyone wishing to represent Bowls Jersey at any other event (Test Matches, British Isles Series, Le Quesne etc) can complete this form without needing to complete the pathway paperwork.

Please email completed forms to bowlsjersey@gmail.com

I am saddened to learn of the passing of former President & Treasurer Lawrence De Gruchy.

There is no social media post that can sum up or do justice to the contribution, dedication and passion that Lawrence committed to our Sport through the JBA, Bowls Jersey and the Sun Bowls Club. Without his efforts, in numerous capacities over many many years, our sport would be in a far poorer state.

On behalf of a grateful membership I extend the deepest of condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Maureen and family. Please know that our Bowls Community are keeping you all in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Rest In Peace Lawrence my friend, you truly were one of a kind and your generosity knew no limits. Your support and belief in me, and indeed all the “youngsters”, will never be forgotten and your legacy which started bearing fruit a long time ago, shall continue to be fought for and protected by all of us you held so dear.

Greg Davis – Bowls Jersey President

Please find below the schedule for the Bowls Jersey National Finals, 2021.

To be held at St Brelades Bowls Club over the weekend of the 4th & 5th of September.

Congratulations to all finalists for making it this far.

Dress to be Club Club Colours or Whites.

Thank you to EVERYONE who entered the Bowls Jersey Nationals this year, to the Bowls Jersey Competitions Committee, the Club Board Delegates and Peter Ascroft and Joan Renouf. Without you, there would be no finals weekend.

May the weather be nice, the bowls be good, and the crowds be large.

Greg Davis – Bowls Jersey President

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has submitted their teams to support the Pitcher & Le Quesne Bowls Open.

There are 2 spaces left and the Sun Bowls would love to fill them to get a full complement!

The Open will be run over Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August and £12 per person to include a guaranteed 4 games and a bbq plus un-rivalled atmosphere it’s not something to miss out on – deadline for entry is Friday 16th July!

Teams of 3, must be mixed but can comprise of any member from any club.

Thank you in advance for your support – we hope we can fill the competition!

Good luck to St. Brelades hosting their Triples Competition this weekend, and be sure to grab yourselves an entry form to St Saviours Open Pairs Competition to be played in August! Great to see the Clubs doing so many new things and with generous sponsors backing them!

Did you know that entries for the St Brelades Open were due to close today? Fear not, entries can still be sent to Mike Videgrain at the details in the poster below before 25th June!

It promises to be a great weekend, why not enter a team and see if you can get a share of the prize money?

With every club having an Open Competition, it would be great for members from all Clubs to support each Open where possible – these Opens have been prioritised to freshen up the Island Competition Schedule.