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Crown Green Doubles Tournament 2025
We held our annual Crown Green Doubles Tournament from 10th to 14th December, where the bowler player with their nominated partner. The entry list had increased from 16 pairs in the first year (2024) to 24 pairs - mainly comprising UK based bowlers here for a holiday and to play in the tournament. The total prize fund was 2250€.
The pairs played in round-robin matches in 4 groups of 6 teams, after which they were streamed into two groups - one continuing in the main Tournament and the others playing in a subsidiary Shield. The Tournament was won by Jo Leeman and Geoff Watson, and the Shield was won by Pedro Yates and Kevin Spencer.
The bowlers had a great week despite the slightly damp weather which was torrential at times! However, we still managed to complete the whole Tournament and Shield and our overseas visitors went home happy!
Top Block Challenge Cup 2025
Alvor Bowls Club hosted the second Top Block Challenge Cup on 9th November between our two Crown Green Doubles Tournaments. The Challenge aims to promote greater awareness of mental health issues and suicide risk, and was linked with a fund raising initiative with proceeds being donated to PAPYRUS, a UK charity seeking to reduce suicide amongst younger people.
The match involved the home side playing both crown green and lawn bowls against the challengers, with the home team retaining the Cup for the second year. A great time was had by all the bowlers, who are looking forward to the third edition in 2026!
Alvor Crown Green Drawn Doubles Tournament 2025
Our annual Crown Green Drawn Doubles Tournament ran from 3rd to 7th November. The Tournament attracted a field of 32 bowlers, most of whom were over on holiday from the UK to play in the Tournament. The total prize fund was 1500€ plus the opportunity to get your name on the coveted trophy!
Partners were drawn on a daily basis with the pairs playing in group round robin matches to determine daily results. At the end of the Tournament, Lorraine Hirst emerged as the worthy winner with the highest number of points scored over the four days of bowling.
Ladies vs Gents Season Opener 2025
We held our annual season opener on 1st October with our traditional challenge match between the ladies and the gents. There was a good turnout of players and supporters, and this year the gents beat the ladies for the second year in a row to retain the trophy. It was good to see everyone coming together and then socialising over a BBQ lunch and drinks afterwards.
Alvor Triples Tournament 2025
The Alvor Triples Tournament ran from 22nd to 26th September when 10 teams from across the UK, Republic of Ireland and The Algarve competed for the Triples Trophy and a share of the 1365€ prize pot.
Following round-robin stages over the first four days of the tournament, the top two teams from each group entered the semi-finals and final. A high standard of bowling was on display from all the teams, and there was an exciting finish as the final two teams fought for the trophy. The Tournament was won by Kevin Spencer, Peter Morris and Geoff Bailey who all bowl at Alvor Bowls Club. The runners-up were Dave ‘Whitelegs’ Whitehead, Rob West and Ze Martins. Whitelegs and Rob play crown green bowling in Rochdale and also enjoy lawn bowling at Alvor Bowls Club
Club Fund Raiser April 2025
The Club Committee organised a fund raising event on 30 April. After some very entertaining bowling, the bowlers and their guests enjoyed a filling Afternoon Tea. The money raised will go into committee funds to support bowling at the club, including the recently re-equipped store where the club bowls are kept.
Club Competition Finals 2025
The Club held our club competition finals on 4th and 5th April being the culmination of a variety of competitions which started in January.The matches were exciting and closely contested and medals were presented to the winners and runners-up by Ze Martins.
John Macrae won the Open Singles and also won the 2 Wood Pairs with Russell Morris. The Drawn Pairs was won by Russell Morris and John Tilley, and the Fixed Jack was won by Glen Moulds. Catherine Webb and Alex Martins won the Mixed Australian Pairs.
Australian Pairs Tournament 2025
Our annual Australian Pairs Tournament ran from 24th to 29th March and attracted an international line-up of 56 players from The Algarve, UK, Ireland and Holland. Following an initial round-robin stage the bowlers were streamed into two groups for the knock-out stages. The main tournament was won by Dave ‘Mackie’ McFarquar and Ze Martins. The subsidiary Plate was won by Allan Milburn and Paul Beardmore.
Monday League 2024 - 2025
Our popular Monday League ran from 25 November to 10 March and consisted of a variety of games formats. We had good support for the league with a consistently high number of entries. The places were decided on the final day of the league with the top two changing places!
In joint third place were Maggie Dance and Mark Johnson, second place was taken by Glen Moulds and Julie Moulds took first place. The winners were awarded medals and vouchers to spend in our Drakes Pride shop.
Crown Green Singles Tournament 2025
We ran our annual Crown Green Singles Tournament from 24th to 28th February with a prize fund of 1505€. We had anticipated an entry of 40 bowlers from across The Algarve and the UK, but unfortunately a number of bowlers had to withdraw shortly before the tournament commenced. The vast majority of the bowlers travelled from the UK and stopped in our onsite apartments. Following an initial round robin stage, the bowlers were streamed into two groups - one continuing in the Tournament won for the third time by Steve McManus, and the other in a subsidiary Shield won by Peter Case. Both bowlers had travelled from the UK for the event. The week ended with a very enjoyable drawn doubles competition won by Terry Norman and ‘Pedro” Yates.
Charity Fundraiser 2024-25
We held our annual fundraiser for a local charity during our Christmas Celebration event and raised a total of 325€ for a local charity. All the raffle prizes were donated by Club members and the draw took place after the Christmas lunch.
In January the funds raised were donated to the Cassa de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, which is a local home for girls in Portimao. The funds were gratefully received.
Christmas Celebrations 2024
We had great festive celebrations at Alvor Bowls Club on 17th December followed by a fabulous Christmas lunch served up by Emma and her attentive staff at Oasis Parque. The fun bowling was a series of round-robin ends based on ‘targets and strings’ and the winning triple were Denise Redding, Maggie Dance and Mark Johnson. They were awarded some great prizes donated by Bella and Dave Benade before they relocate back to South Africa. Prizes were also presented to runners-up Russell Morris, Bella and Dave and to third placed Janet and John Tilley and Meira Price. The players enjoyed some warming mulled wine served up with home made sausage rolls and mince pies courtesy of Mark Johnson part way through the games - the bowling lines weren’t quite as straight after the mulled wine but nobody worried about that!
