AFTER nearly two months of the Crown Green Bowling Season 2024 played, albeit in mixed weather, Rhuddlan Bowling Club chair Mike Elgin said he is pleased with the performance of all teams so far.

“Pre-season recruitment of additional quality players certainly seems to be paying off,” said Mike. 

“This is borne out with the recent successes not only of Rhuddlan A teams but also results attained at each B team level, a tribute to all teams’ captains.

“As a progressive club who never rests on its laurels, Rhuddlan BC is always in the market for players of any gender, age and ability, not least at junior level.

“Beginners to the sport receive regular high-quality coaching from our very active qualified assistant club coaches.”

In the Clwydian Senior Citizens League, Rhuddlan A, under the captaincy of Shirley Capper, currently sit in fourth place in Division A.

Meanwhile, Rhuddlan B is showing improving form in Division D in their second season under the leadership of Arwel Roberts and Judith Thomas, having blooded several players new to the sport.

Shirley’s Wednesday afternoon ladies’ team are currently pacesetters in Division B of the Clwydian Ladies League, hoping to go one better this season after finishing runners-up in 2023.

Mike’s Wednesday evening team, aiming to regain its Colwyn/Llandudno League Division A status, has made a good start, too, and is also among the early pacesetters.

Rhuddlan field two teams in Thursday evening’s Clwyd League, with Iwan Davies’ A team gradually improving in Division A. 

Max Richardson, Rhuddlan B team captain, has seen his side put in noteworthy performances by his suitably strengthened team.

Rhuddlan’s Saturday team seem intent on gaining their second successive league promotion with Caroline Evans now at the helm and currently sit in third place in Division C.

Val Beaumont did well on her recall to the Welsh Counties’ Ladies Team, meanwhile, winning her individual away game against Staffordshire at Burton-on-Trent.

Finally, Mike paid tribute to Iwan Davies, head groundsman, and Les Capper and their grounds maintenance team for their continuous hard work in making Rhuddlan one of the finest greens in North Wales.