Kintail Indoor BC
The Kintail trio of Cathie O'Kane, Roddy Gillies , & Craig Cummings to Kyleakin on Sat December 7th 2024 to defend the Roddy Morrison triples. In the group stages Lennie
Chiffers trio got through where they beat Ian Sikorski trio in an ALL Kyleakin semi final, while Craig Cummings trio beat Ann Lloyd, George Stoddart and Allan Finlay in an ALL Kintail semi final. In the final Craigs trio went on to get revenge on Lennies trio to gain revenge on an earlier defeat in the round robin sections.
Big thank you to Jill Mackinnon and Kyleakin IBC on a great competition and also Strath Choir with all day refreshments.
Have a merry festive period one and all
Kintail Indoor BC
The annual Arthur Smith Memorial Quaich was played for on Saturday November 2nd. Players from afar as Inverness and Minginish on Skye as well as the closer neighbours from Kyleakin,Plockton, Lochcarron Lochalsh, good to see many new faces also.
After a few hiccups sorted out with withdrawals play commenced 9-30.
Eventually got down to semi final stage which seen Allan Finlay George Stoddart and Ann Lloyd overcome Chris MacKinnon, Ian Sikorski and Jill MacKinnon. also Craig Cummings, Cathie O'Kane and vice Roddy Gillies overcome Lennie Chiffers, Andrew and Dave McHutchison. Allans trio beat Craigs in a close final, won on last end as should be. Good game. Well done Lochalsh choir on refreshments, ALL who turned up and to the WINNERS. WELL DONE
Kintail Indoor Bowling Club
The Annual Cathie B Memorial Shield was played for on Saturday19th October in Inverinate Community Centre. With players from ALL over Skye,Lochalsh and Newtonmore taking part in a rinks competition, League format each rink played each other over 7 ends with Top of the league when play finished at 18-45.
George Stoddart presented shield to winners David MacRae, Cathie O'Kane, Roddy Gillies & Craig Cummings. Runners up Jill MacKinnon, Joanne Mackenzie, Ian Sikorski and Chris MacKinnon . great day of competitive bowls. Big thank you to Catlin Cummings for keeping us ALL fed and refreshed throughout the day . Next Competition locally the Arthur Smith Quaich on November 2nd 2024
Stay safe
Kintail I.B.C.
S.S.M.B.F. BRITISH ISLES CHAMPIONSHIPS .
A big well done to Ann Lloyd & Cathie O'Kane from Kintail, once again playing for the Scottish Ladies Team in Carmarthen, WALES in the British Isles Series v England, Ireland & Wales.
By all reports put up a sterling performance, along with Charlene Maguire and Johanne Mackenzie
Lochalsh Bowling Club. Making up the rest of the team from Central Belt clubs. WELL DONE ALL
Kintail I.B.C.
A Quartet of players from Kintail Indoor Bowling Club travelled down to Garioch
once more. Ann Lloyd, Cathie O'Kane, Charlene Maguire and new boy on the block Alan Finlay made his first appearance. All reports back it was an enjoyable weekend
some very good bowls played both days.
Sunday ended with Cathie O'Kane winning the Consolation pairs for a second time.
Playing this time with Tom Stephen from INSH. Well done to both .
Kintail I.B.C.
The Kintail trio of Cathie O'Kane, Roddy Gillies and Craig Cummings travelled to Kyleakin for the Roddy Morrison Triples, along with 6 other players from the club.
Cathie, Roddy & Craig won there group in the round robin, they won there semi final against Dennis Eddie's triple. They then moved carpets to meet the Kyleakin trio of Jill Mackinnon , Ian Sikorski and Chris Mackinnon whom took an early 8-0 lead after 3 ends. Kintails triple fought back to make it 8-8 and into a sudden death end, which they managed to win.
Big thank you to Kyleakin , Strath Choir and all that turned up.
Have a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. All the best for 2024.
KINTAIL I.B.C.
Arthur Smith Memorial Quaich
2023 After a long days bowling , the Kintail Trio of Cathie O.Kane, Roddy Gillies and Craig Cummings emerged victorious over Lochalsh Trio of Charlene Maguire, Brian Easter and Donalda Johnston . A great days bowling was had by one and all.
Big THANK YOU to Strath Gaelic Choir for refreshments all day , those that contributed to raffle and all the players that turned up to make such a great day .
S.S.M.B.F. Womens British Isles Championships
A big WELL DONE to ALL Scottish Ladies on there fine performances in the first ever LADIES short mat British Isles Championships v England, Wales and Ireland
Well done to Ann Lloyd, Cathie O'Kane and Charlene Maguire from west coast representing Scotland and playing WELL by ALL reports.
CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Russel , Shirley Robson and Debbie Cochrane from Lockerbie on winning the British Isles Triples Championships for 2023.
Dedicated to the late Madge Marshall. may she R.I.P.
WELL DONE LADIES
Cathie B Rinks
A big thank you to ALL whom turned out for a very competitive day of bowling.
Some very close games . Semi Final 1 had Steve Watkins rink having to burn the last end, get one shot on that end to force a tie break, which his rink won over the evergreen Dave Harrigans rink. 2nd Semi final was won by Roddy Gillies rink over Ian Sikorski's rink. The final was played after carpets changed to middle of hall and Steve Watkins coming out on top to defeat defending champions Kintail. Big CONGRATULATIONS to them. Well deserved.
Big thank you to Strath Choir on handling refreshments superbly ALL DAY.
Thanks to all the other helpers on setting up and tidying up and those that brought and bought raffles.
Until 11th November 2023 for Arthur Smith Quaich Triples. STAY SAFE
Cathie B rinks
This is an open Competition on Saturday 14th October 2023 in Inverinate Hall. 9am for 9-30 start.
Played on 9 foot wide Short carpets .
Contact Craig Cummings on 07740126181 or 01599566738 by Monday 9th October
Thank you
AGM-- Held 06-09-2023.
Good turnout for AGM .
New Committee as follows
Chairperson Roddy Gillies
Vice Cathie O'Kane
Secretary Craig Cummings
Treasurer Ann Lloyd
Committee George Stoddart, Allan Finlay, Karen Blair
Competitions
Cathie B Sat 14th October 2023
Arthur Smith Sat 11th November 2023
Bowling resumes Wednesday 13th September 2023 .
New and Old members alike please come along 7pm
Stay safe
RG
SEASON 2022/23
April 2023 saw an end to the 2023 season with mixed fortunes, our own in house competitions
failed to come to a conclusion due to some unfortunate circumstances. Hopefully they be completed September 2023.
It has been a successfull 2022/23 season for Kintail Indoor bowlers winning the following
Newtonmore Pairs Craig Cummings & Roddy Gillies.
Ann Fraser Triples Ann Lloyd, Dennis Eddie(Mallaig) & Roddy Gillies
Arthur Smith Quaich Cathie O'Kane , Roddy Gillies & Craig Cummings
Cathie B Rinks Ann Lloyd , Allan Finlay , Craig Cummings & Roddy Gillies
S.L.&L.B.A. Pairs Ann Lloyd & Roddy Gillies
S.L.&L.B.A. Triples Ann Lloyd , Craig Cummings & Roddy Gillies.
A big THANK YOU to everyone that supported the club this season. Have a lovely SUMMER see you SEPTEMBER
Kintail I.B.C.
The 18th Cathie B Memorial Shield took place 3rd December 2022. A long days bowling took place , The Kyleakin rink of Mairy Sikorski , Jill Mackinnon, Ian Sikorski and Chris Mackinnon took Runners up place losing only 2 games all day. Unfortunately for them one was by Kintail Rink of Ann Lloyd, Allan Finlay, Craig Cummings & Roddy Gillies in the first round robin games of the day, Kintail went on to lift the trophy presented by Cathie's daughter Marie.
A huge thank you to ALL those that turned up and to Strath Gaelic Choir whom catered all day for us ALL . Merry Xmas to one and ALL when it arrives
Kintail I.B.C.
After a successfull days bowling , the Kintail Trio of Cathie O'Kane,Roddy Gillies & Craig Cummings
overcame Kyleakin Trio of Jill Mackinnon, Ian Sikorski & Chris Mackinnon in a tense final that went to the last bowl.
A big thanks you to Cozy Cafe & Caitlin Cummings on excellent breakfast, lunches and tea throught the day .
Kintail I.B.C.
Arthur Smith Memorial Quaich
This Saturday October 29th sees the above competition. COVID has fallen foul of some of the triples. But GOOD LUCK to the remaining Triples and enjoy your days bowling.
Kintail I.B.C.
Anne Lloyd, Cathie O'Kane and Roddy Gillies travelled to Inverurie for 2 day event Triples and Pairs. A very enjoyable weekend had by ALL .
A big thank you to Garioch Indoor Bowling Club and Bill Conn and his team of volunteers for the invite and the hard work put in to make this event a success.
Well done to ALL winners and Runners-Up.
Congratulations to Jill Mackinnon and her evergreen husband Chris whom won the consolation pairs beating Dennis Eddie and Roddy Gillies in the final.
Kintail I.B.C.
Wishing all bowlers that descending on Inverurie this weekend for Triples/Pairs a great weekend.
Hoping ALL from West coast have a lovely weekend and Good Luck
Roddy Gillies
Chairman-Roddy Gillies, would like to thank Graham Thompson, Springfield & Gretna Indoor Bowling for a lovely trip away in Potters. Great to see some faces from the past. Great weeks bowling had by ALL.
Also a pleasure to meet and chat with Greg Harlow and get some insight into bowls.
Gentleman and scholar . Although hope he still gets beat every time he plays Scottish players
Kintail I.B.C.
The club has now two new members along with two that joined last year. Great to see.
The Arthur Smith Memorial Quaich (triples) is being held on October 29th 2022. At the moment there are 10 entries . Good to see numbers coming back after COVID.
Kintail Indoor Bowling Club
The club held a presentation on the 14th Sept 2022 for one of the founder members of the Kintail Club playing out of Kintail Village hall 32 years ago, and in Inverinate hall for last 25 years.
Berta Callander has coached many children and adults over the years, she has won various trophies none more prestigous than the Scottish Championships she has won on the 9 foot wide carpets a great achievemeent and ambassador for bowlers with a disability, That did not hold her back on the mat and could always be heard other end of the hall. But you could have heard a pin drop as she received an engraved presentation clock from Club Mmebers and good wishes in her new home
Will she be missed ?? ssshhhhhhhhh maybe a wee bit. GOOD LUCK BERTA bitch hehe
Kintail Indoor Bowls Club
Held there AGM on 6th September 2022
Club reopens for bowling on 14th September 2022 at 7pm.
Come along and try the game if you have never played before , its open to new, old,young, male and female ALL AGES welcome.
Participation is fun as you make new friends, chat, socialise learn the game where rural areas do not have the same big clubs as in the city or close by.
NEW MEMBERS made most welcome.
It is with regret that Kintail Indoor Bowls club will close due to COVID.
This will be reviewed 22nd January 2022.
Thanks for your understanding .
Stay Safe
Kintail IBC Commenced last night, nice turn out first night in 19 months , Think we going to need a lot of Spray Chalk .
Come along , TIME CHANGE Wednesday nights at 7pm
Look forward to seeing you ALL
Cathie B Memorial Shield
This Competition will be rinks and played on Nov 6th 2021 Entry forms are out.
Play commences 9.30am . COVID Regs along with KIBC will be in place.
One way system and social distancing in place, food available cooked on premises.
Remember when walking around MASKS on please, they can be OFF when sitting and playing.
Look forward to meeting old friends and NEW
KINTAIL INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
Great NEWS Kintail Club reopens Wed 6th October 2021 7.30pm
New Members WELCOME , come along and meet the OLD GUNS have fun, if new to bowls you will be helped along by Craig Cummings.
ENJOY
CATHIE B MEMORIAL RINKS
This competition went back to original format of rinks due to smaller turnout
ARTHUR SMITH MEMORIAL QUAICH
A fair turn out of Triples
SL&LBA
League winners for 2018 KINTAIL INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
SL&LBA PAIRS 2018
Again a large out for the Pairs in Kyleakin .
This was won by Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies , after the round robin stages Craig and Roddy only lost 5 shots in the last 3 games the Quarter Finals Semi Final and Final , Considering the played the calibre of players that have been British and Scottish Champions in 2 of these games , Well done guys
MORRISON TRIPLE 2017
A big turnout in Kylekin for a highly competitive days bowling , which ended with Ann Lloyd , Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies defeating Kyleakins Jill and Chris Mackinnon along with Dave Machutchison
CATHIE B RINKS 2017
Due to late call offs this competition for this year only was run as a triples, A long days bowling ended with Ann Lloyd Berta Calendar and Ian Grimmer surrendering a 5 shot lead in the final two ends, then losing sudden death end to Heather and David Harrigan along with Dave Machutchison Kyleakin
ARTHUR SMITH QUAICH 2017
This was won on a day of high class bowls by Ann Lloyd and Ian Grimmer Kintail accompanied on the day with Charlene Maguire Lochalsh
SL&LBA
The SL&LBA 2017 League was won by Kyleakin 2 again tight league with Kintail and Plockton
SL&LBA
The SL&LBA 2016 League was won by Kintail in a very close rum league with Kyleakin and Plockton
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS , Craig and Roddy travelled to Manchester , where they played very well in beating 6 countries and losing to 5 , they looking forward to the British Championships in November 2016 , where they be doing there best to bring home silverware for SCOTLAND and KINTAIL
SCOTTISH SHORT MAT BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS DUMFRIES 2016
Kintail took 6 players down to Dumfries for Annual Scottish event . Ann Lloyd, Cathie O.Kane , David MacRae , Ian Grimmer , Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies , Craig and Roddy winning the Scottish Pairs Championship , Ann Cathie David and Ian played in the rinks where they actually beat the eventual winners in the round robin , Wee bit more consistency and who knows !! Jill and Chris MacKinnon along with Kevin Lawley got beat in the triples final , again a good weekend , with the West coast putting in an admiral display once again
S.L.&L.B.A.
The singles took place in Kyleakin in January . Iain Sikorski winning for the third time , beating Kevin Lawley in the final , whom has now lost 3 singles finals in a row. I am sure he will be back next year trying to get rid of the unwanted tag , and too stop the making of a tv series Brideshead Revisited (Bridesmaid) sorry Kev !!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies have been selected in to the Scotland team to play in the Pairs competition in Manchester in March 2016, Other west coast bowlers Jill MacKinnon and her evergreen husband Chris MacKinnon have been selected to play in the rinks with two players from Aberdeen , Good luck to them all when it comes .
S.L.&L.B.A.
The Association called a meeting of the clubs due to lack of players in some clubs, after the meeting concluded it was agreed that the league consist of teams of 4 , where they play a rinks game and then 2 pairs , consisting of 10 ends each game, 2 points up for grabs (totalling 6) per match . The Kintail reps at meeting as Roddy Gillies away Ann Lloyd and Craig Cummings agreed that Kintail would re enter the league but would still play to the old rules re hand/bowl/line although mat position had changed , Wishing all a good seasons bowling
BRITISH ISLES CHAMPIONSHIPS AND A SERIES INTERNATIONALS
Two Kintail players have been selected Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies to represent Scotland in Aberdeen against England , Ireland and Wales , Craig in a rink in the Aseries and Roddy in a rink in the main Championships . 3 members of the club Ann Lloyd , Cathie O.Kane and Ian Grimmer made the trip down to support there team members , From the Kyleakin club Jill MacKinnon joined Roddy in the main event along with Chris MacKinnon, Kenny MacPherson and Kevin Lawley in the A series , The brothers GRIM from Mallaig Allan and Dennis Eddie also made the A series , which is good for the west coast contingent , A great weekend was enjoyed by one and all .
CATHIE B MEMORIAL RINKS
There was the usual good turnout of rinks for this annual competition once again, After a long day of good games fantastic bowls the eventual winners were Jill MacKinnon, Sandra Dew , Rosemary Finnie and Chris MacKinnon , Kyleakin , Thrashing Kintails David MacRae , George Stoddart , Roddy Gillies and Craig Cummings in a very one sided final , The usual thanks to Strath Gaelic Choir for the days refreshments
CATHIE B MEMORIAL RINKS
The above competition will take place on 7th Nov 2015 , there are 32 players registered now , wishing all players a great days bowling
S.L.&.L.B.A.
It is with deep regret that KINTAIL BOWLING CLUB will not be taking part in the above league this year.
The club do not agree with changes that were made to the rules . They feel it is taking away from the skill of the game as it has been played for the last decade and more .
Kintail feel all that had to be altered was the vigilance of the players on each teams players in awarding foul bowls .
Wishing ALL those participating in the league this year all the best for coming season .
Kintail players can/ will still take part in the SL&LBA competitions as before
ARTHUR SMITH MEMORIAL QUAICH
There ended up with eleven triples on Sat 10th Oct for the above competition . 2 leagues one with six triples the other with five . As it turned out the standard of bowling very high and competitive at times . League 1 winners Kevin Lawley , Sue Lawley and Steve Watkind Skeabost played Lochalsh team mate Roddy Mackerlich's triple in semi final , with Kevin going forward to the final. The other semi consisted of the evergreen John Govier along with Sandra Dew and Rosemary Finnie playing Ann Lloyd , Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies , with the Kintail triple going forward to the final to play Ex Kintail player Kevin's triple , The final started of slowly with some good tight ends before the Kintail triple managed to open up a small lead which grew in the last few ends and came to an end with one end still to be played,
A great days bowling came to an end at 4.20 .
Thanks to Strath Gaelic Choir for the catering for the day and good luck to them at the MOD in Oban this week
ARTHUR SMITH MEMORIAL QUAICH
The above trophy is being played for on the 10th Oct this year , with 11 triples competing from Mallaig, Skye , Kyle , Plockton and host club Kintail .
Bowling commences 9.30am , ALL the best to all competing and a great days bowling .
Food and refreshments by the STRATH GAELIC CHOIR
2015 / 16 SEASON
The new season is upon us once more . Most clubs have had there AGM and now rearing to go .First competition kicks of Sat 26th Sept in Kyleakin with the ADAMS TROPHY played to SSMBF rules .Sadly Donald Adams passed away earlier this year , He along with his humour, personality and bowling skilsare sadly missed . This is being recognised by bowlers coming from Dumfries , Aberdeen and Mallaig along with the local clubs , Wishing all those taking part a great days bowling and a good season .
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DONALD ADAMS KYLEAKIN
It is with great sadness we acknowledge the news of the death of Donald Adams on the 8th May 2015 ,
Donald Adams died at home following a recurrence of cancer. I consider myself privileged to have met and known this true gentleman, to have enjoyed his company in Wrexham , playing for Scotland which to day was one of the most enjoyable trips i have had , mostly down to Donald and his sense of humour . I shall think of you and your grin, Donald, every time I get a little "wickie". A true gentleman in all meanings of the word R.I.P. our friend !!
S.S.M.B.F STONEHAVEN
Kintail had Ann Lloyd , Iain Grimmer (first time) David MacRae Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies
along with Bart McFleat down in Stonehave for there annual competitions ably run by Duncan Mcgillvray and Fred Wyness , a great time had by all , with Ann , Iain and Craig playing as a triples and successfully playing there way through round robin stages and going all the way to the semi finals taking some noteable scalps along the way to the semi finals , They eventually finished a creditable 4th . On Sunday David and Craig got to the last 16 in the open pairs with Ann and Iain making the last 32 . Bart and Roddy went on to win the Duncan Mcgillvray Quaich(consolation pairs ) once more as they also won in 2012
SL&LBA TRIPLES
The above triples this Sat 7th March in Kyleakin, Wishing a good days bowling to ALL players and clubs .
SL&LBA LEAGUE
The 2014/15 League has been won by Kyleakin Bowls Club, Congratulations to them and to the second placed Plockton , with Kintail finishing 3rd . Many think it the tightest league ever as only 1 point seperated the top 3 . Plockton defeating Kintail last week with the final bowl from Geoff Harrington turning a 3 shot lead and 2 shot lie into a 2 shot win , There is always next year .
SCOTTISH SHORT MAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Kintail Club headed to Dumfries for the SSMBF Scottish Championships played on the 6th Feb along with Scottish Open Triples on the 7th and the Scottish pairs Open on the 8th .
For the first time Kintail took 10 players South . Anne Lloyd , David MacRae , Duncan Macleod , Craig Cummings , Roddy Gillies and Iain Grimmer making his debut there . along with associate members Bart McFleat (Lochcarron), Allan and Dennis Eddie and Jim Morton from Mallaig .
Friday saw the Scottish Championships taking place, with Dennis in the singles who won 3 of his games . Bart and Jim in the pairs had mixed fortunes , debutant Iain Grimmer skipping the 4s along with Anne , David and Duncan who won a game and a couple of draws in a tough section .
Due to Kevin Lawley not being a member of Kintail anymore he was unable to defend defend the Scottish Triples Championships which he won last year along with Craig and Roddy(skip). They called on associate member Allan Eddie from Mallaig to playas lead , in what many called the group of death which they survived and won all games apart from a draw with Jimmy Broatch's triple . The Kintail trio saw off Tabby Stephen from Alec's Collie with 2 ends to spare in the semi final . In the final they met Shep , Stewart Hiddleston and Jimmy Broatch , where again they drew over the customary ends, on to sudden death , Jimmy then won the toss and this provided conclusive as he took the match with the last bowl of the game.
On Sat in the Open Championships again there were lots of hard games . With the trio of David, Craig and Roddy getting to the semi finals , where again they lost to the very last bowl , before finishing 3rd on the day. Sunday saw more success in the pairs with qualifications to latter stages .
Kyleakin had the usual group of players down , and performed admirably as usual ; none more so than the quartet of Sandra Dew , John Govier , Geoff Harrington and the reliable Ian Sikorski who got beat in the final against defending champions Stranraer .
Dave and Heather Harrigan got beat in the Quarter finals on the Sunday in the Open pairs.
A VERY ENJOYABLE WEEKEND HAD BY ONE AND ALL , roll on next year
MORRISON TRIPLES
Saturday 29th November 2014 saw the Morrison Triples take place in Kyleakin.
There were 14 teams participating and it was won by Kintail trio Winky Stoddart, Craig Cummings and Roddy Gillies. They defeated Sandra Dew , Rosemary Finnie and sponsor Roddy Morrison (skip) in a close final . This Kyleakin trio have now been playing together for many years and have won many trophies together . It is great to see them still playing so well together and they were the best triples playing during the 2013 /14 season .
CATHIE B MEMORIAL SHIELD
Saturday the 1st November 2014 was the day for the Cathie Bryson Rinks Competition.
Kevin and Sue Lawley, members of Lochalsh joined forces with Dave Harrigan and Donald Adams of Kyleakin. They saw off Kyleakin quartet of Lennie Chiffers, Kenny MacPherson and Chris and Jill MacKinnon. in a close fought final , with the final bowl by the evergreen Dave Harrigan winning it for them.
ARTHUR SMITH MEMORIAL QUAICH
Kintail kicked off the first competition of the 2014 / 15 season.
The Arthur Smith Quaich was held on October the 4th at Inverinate Community Centre .
This is an Invitational Triples competition played on the Short mat carpets. which was won last year by Kyleakin trio- Sandra Dew , Rosemary Finnie and Roddy Morrison (skip)
This season Kintail won it back again with David MacRae, Craig Cummings & Roddy Gillies(skip) overcoming former club members Kevin and Sue Lawley ( who now play with Lochalsh) with new partner Willie'Doonsie' MacRae.