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Sunday, August 3, 2014
COMMONWEALTH GLASGOW 2014
MEN'S SINGLES
GOLD MATCH
DARREN BURNETT SCOTLAND 21 RYAN BESTER CANADA 9
Ryan was up 3-1 early and then Burnett countered with a 4/3/2 run to go up 10-3 and set his sails for the finish line. The home country police officer completed a splendid double, winning the 2014 World Indoor Chanpionship as well.
Nevertheless a great performance by Bester as his silver success in this event coupled with his World Pairs title in 2004 with Keith Roney adds credence to his recognition as one of Canada's top bowlers ever.
Friday, August 1 12:45 PM
RYAN BESTER CANADA vs DARREN BURNETT SCOTLAND
SEMI-FINALS
July 31, 7:45 AM DST
RYAN BESTER CANADA 21 SHANNON McILROY 10 NEW ZEALAND
GOLD MATCH
DARREN BURNETT SCOTLAND 21 RYAN BESTER CANADA 9
Ryan was up 3-1 early and then Burnett countered with a 4/3/2 run to go up 10-3 and set his sails for the finish line. The home country police officer completed a splendid double, winning the 2014 World Indoor Chanpionship as well.
Nevertheless a great performance by Bester as his silver success in this event coupled with his World Pairs title in 2004 with Keith Roney adds credence to his recognition as one of Canada's top bowlers ever.
Friday, August 1 12:45 PM
RYAN BESTER CANADA vs DARREN BURNETT SCOTLAND
Couldn't be better. Host country favourite vs Canada's best bowler in the CWG Lawn Bowling finale.
Two countries that attended a winter camp together in Sarasota Florida in preparation for this very scene. Splendid.
SEMI-FINALS
July 31, 7:45 AM DST
RYAN BESTER CANADA 21 SHANNON McILROY 10 NEW ZEALAND
Smokin - Never tied, never behind. Ryan was leading 9-5 after 9 ends then took the winning run of 1/3/2. That made the score 15-5 and Bester rode the spurt all the way to the end.
Certainly a tougher match for Bester in this round. Mcilroy defeated England's Sam Tolchard 21-12 in his 1/4. But the lad from Hanover has had some time to adjust to the different conditions bowling in Scotland in comparison to his Australian home base. Two down unders, it should be a good one.
QUARTER-FINALS
July 31, 3:45 AM DST
RYAN BESTER CANADA 21 vs HARRY MUSONDA ZAMBIA 5
All Ryan in this match. Nine multiple scores including 2X 3 and a 4.
July 29 11:50 PM DST Here we are. At the end of the Round Robin play on July 30th when all the countries are still active.
And on the 30th Canada has the opportunity to qualify all 4 teams for the Quarter-finals.
GEORGE WHITELAW, KEVIN JONES, CHRIS STADNYK, TIM MASON
need to beat South Africa. Pure and simple.
RYAN BESTER To Quarter-finals 21-19 over Fiji
Ryan has won his first 2. Beat Fiji early morning and he is in. Bester will play Malaysian in his final section game, a top flight opponent. Best to have that as a warm up game not a 'do or die' match.
KELLY McKERIHEN, LAURA HAWRYSZKO, MARY ANN BEATH Not to be NZ 23-12
Beat New Zealand and Fiji lose or tie. Points would be even between Canada and Fiji if the latter draws but Canada would have a better Differential.
LEANNE CHINERY, JACKIE FOSTER - Drats, so close. England 14 Canada 13
Beat England will do it and a little help. Two defeats by Wales also gets Canada in on the differential tie breaker.
Watching when I can on the road. Home July 28
No time to get off to a slow start in this competition. For example the women's Fours have 3 games over 3 days.Short schedule and with point differential being so crucial in each section, it is a reminder to the teams of the value of each point scored and lost.
The reason for the unbalanced sections - The draw is made 1 week after the close of entries. If a team withdraws after the draw, their space will become a bye. No re-draws.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY
SINGLES - 4 bowls 21 ends
PAIRS - 3 bowls 18 ends
TRIPLES - 2 bowls 18 ends
FOURS - 2 bowls 15 ends
POINTS - 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw
TIME LIMIT - all sectional matches 2 hours & 15 minutes in all disciplines
QUARTER FINALS -The winners and 2nd place in each section
MEN
SINGLES
RYAN BESTER
Tuesday, July 29 Ryan Bester 21 Canada vs M. Shahzad 15 Pakistan.
Ends Bester 11 , Shahzad 11
Ryan methodically played this match keeping Shahzad to only 3 multiple scoring ends ( 2X2 & 1x3 ) while scoring 6 multiples in his total, ( 3 X 3 & 3 X 2 ).Tied at 7 after 10 ends, Bester pulled away with a pair in the 11th and the final 22nd E combined with 3's in the 14th and 20th.
Sectional Stats - 2nd MP 1 MW 1 MT 0 ML 0 For 21 Ag 15 Diff 6 Pts 3
Ends Bester 11 , Shahzad 11
Ryan methodically played this match keeping Shahzad to only 3 multiple scoring ends ( 2X2 & 1x3 ) while scoring 6 multiples in his total, ( 3 X 3 & 3 X 2 ).Tied at 7 after 10 ends, Bester pulled away with a pair in the 11th and the final 22nd E combined with 3's in the 14th and 20th.
Sectional Stats - 2nd MP 1 MW 1 MT 0 ML 0 For 21 Ag 15 Diff 6 Pts 3
Tuesday, July 29 Ryan Bester,Canada 21 S. Bahadur, India 10
Ryan was up 12 - 0 and coasted to a solid 2nd straight win.
Sectional - 2nd MP 2 MW 2 ML 0 For 42 Ag 25 Diff +17 Pts 6
Wednesday, July 30 Ryan Bester Canada 21 S. Tuikiligana Fiji 19 Clinched 1/4 final berth.
Another great battle with a Fiji bowler.Down 7-14 and 14-18, Bester dug deep and scored 2,1 and a super 3 to take the lead 20-18. Tuikiligana came back with a single but Ryan finished a sterling comeback with the final point that turned out to be a 28 end match
Sectional - 1st MP 3 MW 3 ML 0 For 63 Ag 44 Diff 19 Pts 9
Wednesday, July 30 Ryan Bester Canada 21 M.H. Abdul Rais, Malaysia 11
A dominant effort in this match of the undefeated by Ryan. He took the lead at 4-2 and never looked back.
Sectional - 1st MP 4 MW 4 ML 0 For 84 Ag 55 Diff +29 Points 12
To Quarter-finals
GOLD - Darren Burnett Scotland
Silver - Ryan Bester Canada
Bronze - Aron Sherriff Australia
Sectional - 2nd MP 2 MW 2 ML 0 For 42 Ag 25 Diff +17 Pts 6
Wednesday, July 30 Ryan Bester Canada 21 S. Tuikiligana Fiji 19 Clinched 1/4 final berth.
Another great battle with a Fiji bowler.Down 7-14 and 14-18, Bester dug deep and scored 2,1 and a super 3 to take the lead 20-18. Tuikiligana came back with a single but Ryan finished a sterling comeback with the final point that turned out to be a 28 end match
Sectional - 1st MP 3 MW 3 ML 0 For 63 Ag 44 Diff 19 Pts 9
Wednesday, July 30 Ryan Bester Canada 21 M.H. Abdul Rais, Malaysia 11
A dominant effort in this match of the undefeated by Ryan. He took the lead at 4-2 and never looked back.
Sectional - 1st MP 4 MW 4 ML 0 For 84 Ag 55 Diff +29 Points 12
To Quarter-finals
GOLD - Darren Burnett Scotland
Silver - Ryan Bester Canada
Bronze - Aron Sherriff Australia
WOMEN
PAIRS
LEANNE CHINERY, JACKIE FOSTER
Tuesday, July 29th Wales 19 Canada 10
Wales resolutely marched along winning double the ends over Canada ( 12 to 6 ).
Leanne and Jackie did narrow the score to 6-8 in the 10th and were down 8-11 in the 13th but a 4 score in the 14th restored the Welsh push to the winning finish.
Section D - MP 1 MW 0 MT 0 ML 1 For 10 Ag 19 Diff -9 Pts 0
Leanne and Jackie did narrow the score to 6-8 in the 10th and were down 8-11 in the 13th but a 4 score in the 14th restored the Welsh push to the winning finish.
Section D - MP 1 MW 0 MT 0 ML 1 For 10 Ag 19 Diff -9 Pts 0
Tuesday, July 29 Canada 25 Cook Islands 5
A dominant performance by the Canadian women.Big offense, sturdy defence.
Section 'D' MP 2 MW 1 MT 0 Ml1 For35 Ag24 Diff +11 Pts 3
A dominant performance by the Canadian women.Big offense, sturdy defence.
Section 'D' MP 2 MW 1 MT 0 Ml1 For35 Ag24 Diff +11 Pts 3
Wednesday, July 30 England 14 Canada 13
Down 1-9 after 6 ends, Canada picked up a big 4 in the 7th. They kept picking away in their valiant comeback. They made a final run starting with a 2 in the 14th. Their last 4 ends were 2/1/1/1 and fell just short.
Final Section - MP 3 MW 1 ML 2 For 48 AG 38 Diff +10 Points 3
GOLD - South Africa
SILVER - England
BRONZE - Northern Ireland
MEN
FOURS
GEORGE WHITELAW, KEVIN JONES, CHRIS STADNYK, TIM MASON
Sunday, July 27 Canada 16 Falkland Islands 6
In control throughout the game, Canada never trailed.
Section B - 1st - MP 1 MW 1 ML 0 Diff. +10 Pts 3
Monday, July 28 Canada 11 Namibia 10 Ends Canada 6 Namibia 9
Down 2-8 after 9, the red machine got it in gear scoring 3 in the 10th, 3 in the 12th and 1 in the 13th to tie the game at 9-9.Continuing their upstart rally the foursome added a crucial pair in the 14th and held Namibia to a single to complete the big comeback.
Section 'B' - 2nd - MP 2 MW 2 MT o ML 0 For 27 Ag 16 Diff +11 Pts 6
Tuesday, July 29 India 18 Canada 8
Canada were tied in the 3rd end but the undefeated Indian team added a single in the 4th end never trailed from that point to register a convincing win.
Down 2-8 after 9, the red machine got it in gear scoring 3 in the 10th, 3 in the 12th and 1 in the 13th to tie the game at 9-9.Continuing their upstart rally the foursome added a crucial pair in the 14th and held Namibia to a single to complete the big comeback.
Section 'B' - 2nd - MP 2 MW 2 MT o ML 0 For 27 Ag 16 Diff +11 Pts 6
Tuesday, July 29 India 18 Canada 8
Canada were tied in the 3rd end but the undefeated Indian team added a single in the 4th end never trailed from that point to register a convincing win.
Section 'B' - 3rd MP 3 MW 2 MT 0 ML 1 For 35 Ag 34 Diff +1 Pts 6
Wednesday, July 30 South Africa 16 Canada 10
A BIG MATCH. This game will decide who advances to the Quarter-finals.
Leading 9-4 ( scored a 4 in the 8thE ) and 9-8 after 11 ends.
But gave up a 4 in the 12th and a 3 in the 13th and that closed the playoff door.
Section B - 3rd MP 4 MW 2 ML 2 For 45 Ag 50 Diff -5 Points 6
GOLD - Scotland
SILVER - England
BRONZE - Australia
Wednesday, July 30 South Africa 16 Canada 10
A BIG MATCH. This game will decide who advances to the Quarter-finals.
Leading 9-4 ( scored a 4 in the 8thE ) and 9-8 after 11 ends.
But gave up a 4 in the 12th and a 3 in the 13th and that closed the playoff door.
Section B - 3rd MP 4 MW 2 ML 2 For 45 Ag 50 Diff -5 Points 6
GOLD - Scotland
SILVER - England
BRONZE - Australia
WOMEN
TRIPLES
KELLY McKERIHEN, LAURA HAWRYSZKO, MARY ANN BEATH
Monday, July 28 Canada 16 Zambia 16 Ends Won Canada 10 Zambia 8
Canada in the lead at 14-10 after 15 ends. Zambia gave a kick to the Red and Black knees by scoring a 4 and a 2 in the 16th and 17th to be in front. But a gritty, deserving last end pair salvaged a point in the standings.
Section 'B' Canada 2ndMP 1 MW 0 MT 1 ML 0 Diff 0 Pts 1
Canada in the lead at 14-10 after 15 ends. Zambia gave a kick to the Red and Black knees by scoring a 4 and a 2 in the 16th and 17th to be in front. But a gritty, deserving last end pair salvaged a point in the standings.
Section 'B' Canada 2ndMP 1 MW 0 MT 1 ML 0 Diff 0 Pts 1
Monday, July 28 Fiji 17 Canada 16 Ends Won Canada 8 Fiji 10
A tight game for 18 ends. Canada up by 4 early but after that 3 was the biggest margin. And one of those 3's was Fiji ahead by 17-14 going home. Canada battled but their last end just fell short.
Section 'B' Canada 4th MP 2 MW 0 MT 1 ML 1 For 32 Ag 33 Diff -1 Pts 1
A tight game for 18 ends. Canada up by 4 early but after that 3 was the biggest margin. And one of those 3's was Fiji ahead by 17-14 going home. Canada battled but their last end just fell short.
Section 'B' Canada 4th MP 2 MW 0 MT 1 ML 1 For 32 Ag 33 Diff -1 Pts 1
Tuesday, July 29 Canada 20 Cook Islands 13
Canada jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead but the Cook Island women kept whittling away until they tied the game at 12-12 in the 13th end. That brought Canada to life and they went 1/2/2/0/3 to finish in fine form and turn a close match in their favour.
Section 'B' 3rd MP 3 MW 1 MT 1 ML 1 For 52 Ag 46 Diff +6 Pts 4
Wednesday, July 30 New Zealand 23 Canada 12
Tied at 6 after 7 ends, the Kiwis really settled the issue with a 5 in the 10th.
Final Sectional - MP 4 MW 1 MT 1 ML 2 For 64 Ag 69 Diff -5 Points 4
GOLD - England
SILVER - Australia
BRONZE - South Africa
MEN
TRIPLES
KEVIN JONES CHRIS STADNYK TIM MASON
Thursday, July 24 Canada 18 Norfolk Islands 11
Ends Won Canada 10 NI 8 -- Canada scored 3 in 9,12,15 ends
Nice start, Canada never trailed.
Thursday, July 24 Jersey 28 Canada 10
Down early 0-5 Canada tied it at 5-5 after the 5th end. Jersey replied with a 4 and a 3 in the 6th and 7 ends and the game story was written.
It might mean a victory over New Zealand will be necessary to advance to the 1/4's.
Friday, July 25 Guernsey 18 Canada 16
Up early then down by 10 after giving up a 5 in the 9th end. A stirring comeback culminated by scoring 3 in the 17th end to tie game at 16-16. All for naught as Guernsey held on with a final last end pair. Ends won Canada 10 Guernsey 8
Friday, July 25 New Zealand 20 Canada 16
Think of this. Ends won Canada 10, New Zealand 8. Canada gave up 2 X 5 ends and a 4.
The victory was there , the big ends negated their chance.
Saturday, July 26 Canada16 vs Zambia 13
Up 13-0 after 10 ends and 14-3 after 12 was all the cushion Canada needed.
They won 13 Ends to Zambia's 5
They finished 4th in their section with a 2 W 3L Diff -14 Pts 6
GOLD - South Africa
SILVER - Northern Ireland
BRONZE - Wales
Nice start, Canada never trailed.
Thursday, July 24 Jersey 28 Canada 10
Down early 0-5 Canada tied it at 5-5 after the 5th end. Jersey replied with a 4 and a 3 in the 6th and 7 ends and the game story was written.
It might mean a victory over New Zealand will be necessary to advance to the 1/4's.
Friday, July 25 Guernsey 18 Canada 16
Up early then down by 10 after giving up a 5 in the 9th end. A stirring comeback culminated by scoring 3 in the 17th end to tie game at 16-16. All for naught as Guernsey held on with a final last end pair. Ends won Canada 10 Guernsey 8
Friday, July 25 New Zealand 20 Canada 16
Think of this. Ends won Canada 10, New Zealand 8. Canada gave up 2 X 5 ends and a 4.
The victory was there , the big ends negated their chance.
Saturday, July 26 Canada16 vs Zambia 13
Up 13-0 after 10 ends and 14-3 after 12 was all the cushion Canada needed.
They won 13 Ends to Zambia's 5
They finished 4th in their section with a 2 W 3L Diff -14 Pts 6
GOLD - South Africa
SILVER - Northern Ireland
BRONZE - Wales
WOMEN
FOURS
LEANNE CHINERY LAURA HAWRYSZKO JACKIE FOSTER MARY ANN BEATH
Thursday, July 24 England 21 Canada 11
Canada won more ends than England 8-7 but down 0-10 after giving up 5 in 3rd.
Canada came back with 4 in 4th but big lead too much. Score rest of way 7-11.
Friday, July 25 South Africa 19 Canada 9
Down 0-11 after 6 ends was too big a margin to reclaim. The good sign was that Canada did outscore RSA 9-8 and win more ends 5-4 in the final 9 ends of the game.
Saturday, July 26 Canada 14 Norfolk Island 13
Down 8-11 after 10 ends, Canada scored 6 points in next 4 ends to lead 14-11 with one E to go. NFK grabbed a pair but the margin was enough for the win.
The Canadian women did finish tied for 2nd in points but placed 4th based on the tie breaker point differential in the section. W 1 L 2 Diff -19 Pts 3
GOLD - South Africa
SILVER - Malaysia
BRONZE - New Zealand
Canada won more ends than England 8-7 but down 0-10 after giving up 5 in 3rd.
Canada came back with 4 in 4th but big lead too much. Score rest of way 7-11.
Friday, July 25 South Africa 19 Canada 9
Down 0-11 after 6 ends was too big a margin to reclaim. The good sign was that Canada did outscore RSA 9-8 and win more ends 5-4 in the final 9 ends of the game.
Saturday, July 26 Canada 14 Norfolk Island 13
Down 8-11 after 10 ends, Canada scored 6 points in next 4 ends to lead 14-11 with one E to go. NFK grabbed a pair but the margin was enough for the win.
The Canadian women did finish tied for 2nd in points but placed 4th based on the tie breaker point differential in the section. W 1 L 2 Diff -19 Pts 3
GOLD - South Africa
SILVER - Malaysia
BRONZE - New Zealand
MEN
PAIRS
RYAN BESTER GEORGE WHITELAW
Thursday, July 24 Canada 20 Samoa 15
Canada down 7-10 after 9 ends. Roared back with scores of 2,3,4 in the 11th,12th,13th ends.
Ends won Canada 9 Samoa 9
Thursday, July 24 Papua New Guinea 16 Canada 10
Canada slow start to trail by 1-8 after 5 ends. Crawled back to 7-9 after 12 E but a 3-1-2 run by PNG restored the margin to victory.
The top 3 teams in this group look like Canada, PNG and Malaysia.It is up to Canada to win 2 tomorrow including over the undefeated Malaysian team.
Friday, July 25 Malta 20 Canada 6
All Malta in this match. They scored a 4 in the 3rd end after a 1-1 tie and went on from there.
Tradition says this is in reality an immigrated Australian team.
Friday, July 25 Canada 14 vs Malaysia 13
A tight match between the undefeated Malaysian men and a Canadian team out to show their ability to break the streak.
And tight it was. Canada did make a 10 point run early and lead 10-3 after 9 ends. Malaysian fought back and in fact took the lead at 12-12 after 17 ends, A dandy 2 in the 18th sealed the win. Ends won 9-9.
Saturday, July 26 Northern Ireland 22 Canada 15
This match was tied at 13-13 after 12 ends but a 4 score in the 14th E by NI seemed to be the spark NI needed. The Canadians nibbled at first to 15-17 after 15 ends but NI won the next 3 to complete their win.
The final sectional position for Canada was 5th with 2 W 3L Diff -21 Pts 6 . The points were the same as Papua New Guinea but again point differential was the determiner.
GOLD - Scotland
SILVER - Malaysia
BRONZE - England
Canada slow start to trail by 1-8 after 5 ends. Crawled back to 7-9 after 12 E but a 3-1-2 run by PNG restored the margin to victory.
The top 3 teams in this group look like Canada, PNG and Malaysia.It is up to Canada to win 2 tomorrow including over the undefeated Malaysian team.
Friday, July 25 Malta 20 Canada 6
All Malta in this match. They scored a 4 in the 3rd end after a 1-1 tie and went on from there.
Tradition says this is in reality an immigrated Australian team.
Friday, July 25 Canada 14 vs Malaysia 13
A tight match between the undefeated Malaysian men and a Canadian team out to show their ability to break the streak.
And tight it was. Canada did make a 10 point run early and lead 10-3 after 9 ends. Malaysian fought back and in fact took the lead at 12-12 after 17 ends, A dandy 2 in the 18th sealed the win. Ends won 9-9.
Saturday, July 26 Northern Ireland 22 Canada 15
This match was tied at 13-13 after 12 ends but a 4 score in the 14th E by NI seemed to be the spark NI needed. The Canadians nibbled at first to 15-17 after 15 ends but NI won the next 3 to complete their win.
The final sectional position for Canada was 5th with 2 W 3L Diff -21 Pts 6 . The points were the same as Papua New Guinea but again point differential was the determiner.
GOLD - Scotland
SILVER - Malaysia
BRONZE - England
WOMEN
SINGLES
KELLY McKERIHEN
Thursday, July 24 T. Jim, Cook Islands 21 Kelly McKerihen, Canada 20
Kelly down 8-17, 9-18 13-20 and then scored 3,3,1 to knot the score at 20-20.
Great comeback, just short. Ends won Kelly 13, Cook I 15
Thursday, July 24 C. Wimp Papua New Guinea 21 Kelly McKerihen 18
Another 'close but not quite' match for Kelly. Out fast with a 7-0 lead and after giving up a 4 to Wimp early maintained a 3-4 margin to 17-14. A 3 by Wimp tied it and they traded scores to 18-18. Another 3 by her opposition closed out the match.
Kelly faces E Moceiwai in her single game tomorrow and must win the next two days and get some help.Her point differential is good so not out of the playoff round yet.
Friday, July 25 Canada 21 Fiji 14
McKerihen was behind 11-12 against Elizabeth Moceiwai of Fiji but came back with 2 X 3 points in the 15th and 17th ends to make her move to seal the victory.
Saturday, July 26 Canada 21 South Africa 13
A strong game by Kelly from start to finish.Up 8-2 quickly over the undefeated Colleen Piketh of South Africa, she never trailed the rest of the way. Leading 13-7, McKerihen struck with a 4 and then finished the game with a 3 when it was 18-13.
Kelly's final sectional ranking was 3rd with 6 points but in fact she missed the playoffs by 1 point.
That was her loss to Teokotai Jim from the Cook Islands 20-21. Jim finished in 2nd to the 1st place Piketh. Her final stats - 3rd W 2 L 2 Diff +11 Pts 6
GOLD - Jo Edwards, New Zealand
SILVER - Natalie Melmore, England
BRONZE - Colleen Piketh RSA
Another 'close but not quite' match for Kelly. Out fast with a 7-0 lead and after giving up a 4 to Wimp early maintained a 3-4 margin to 17-14. A 3 by Wimp tied it and they traded scores to 18-18. Another 3 by her opposition closed out the match.
Kelly faces E Moceiwai in her single game tomorrow and must win the next two days and get some help.Her point differential is good so not out of the playoff round yet.
Friday, July 25 Canada 21 Fiji 14
McKerihen was behind 11-12 against Elizabeth Moceiwai of Fiji but came back with 2 X 3 points in the 15th and 17th ends to make her move to seal the victory.
Saturday, July 26 Canada 21 South Africa 13
A strong game by Kelly from start to finish.Up 8-2 quickly over the undefeated Colleen Piketh of South Africa, she never trailed the rest of the way. Leading 13-7, McKerihen struck with a 4 and then finished the game with a 3 when it was 18-13.
Kelly's final sectional ranking was 3rd with 6 points but in fact she missed the playoffs by 1 point.
That was her loss to Teokotai Jim from the Cook Islands 20-21. Jim finished in 2nd to the 1st place Piketh. Her final stats - 3rd W 2 L 2 Diff +11 Pts 6
GOLD - Jo Edwards, New Zealand
SILVER - Natalie Melmore, England
BRONZE - Colleen Piketh RSA
Friday, June 13, 2014
ONTARIO SENIORS KINGSTON 2014
PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Sunday, June 8, 2014
SINGLED OUT FOR SEPTEMBER IN BELLEVILLE
The stakes are big. The field will be full. Belleville on the Bay beckons.
1st - $1000
2nd - $500
3rd - $250
4th - $100
SEPTEMBER 20,21, 2014
Unofficial
MEN
D1 Don Caswell
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6 Ian MacPherson
D7
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D9 Stuart Goodby
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D15
D16
WOMEN
D1 Michelle Whithead
D2
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D4
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D6 Katherine Smith
D7
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D9 Linda Baron
D10
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D12
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D14
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D16
D2
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D6 Katherine Smith
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D9 Linda Baron
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
ONTARIO FOURS at HERITAGE 2014
My interest in bowls continues unabated.
UNOFFICIAL
WOMEN
D1 Lynne Newton, Morag Fairweather, Bettyann Rankin, Kathryn McGregor
D2 Eileen Malpass, Cathy Townsend, Sandy Ronson, Nora Mulleville
D3 Donna McLellan, Joy White, Candace Teetzel, Marlene Learn
D4 Kay Johns, Jo Ann Bugler, Sharron Farrish, Glenda Courtice
D5 Nancy Hewer, Roberta Johnston, Wendy Buick, Karen Peart
D6 Marg Lepere, Sue Roth, Wendy Devonshire, Kathleen Smith
D7 Carolyn Cook, Dawn Taggart, Jean Brighton, Beverly Houston
D8 Christine Schuknecht, Theresa Bester, Katie Schuknecht, Sandy Weatherall
D9 Ann Carr, Nancy Clark, Helen Kinsella, Catherine Clark
D10 Cathy Larking, Pay Bylok, June Haskins, Jeanne Scarrow
D11 Shirley Lenarduzzi, Wendy Switzer, Cindy Finlay, Joan Marks
D12 Kelly McKerihen, Laura Seed, Lisa McKerihen, Shirley Ko
D13 Cindy Higgns, Carol Finlayson, Joan Bourrie, Peggy Dundas
D14 Ernestine Valee, Gail Reid, Christine Miller, Sue Palmer
D15 Donna McLeese, Pauline Hill, Pat Gemmell, Jackie Bedard
D16 Flo Barclay, Sandra Jefferies, Patricia Rose, Patricia Garvin
MEN
D1 Tom Roth, Craig Dorey, Ron Whitehead, Wray Roth
D3 Wayne Wright, Ryan Stadnyk, Bob North, Jim Roth
D4 Brad Fleming, Larry McLellan, Dave Ducklow, Chris Johnson
D5a Mark Sandford, Malcolm Whyte, Remi Canuel, Trevor Whyte
D5b Glen Patton, Rich Peart, Phil Thornton, Dave Burrows
D5b Glen Patton, Rich Peart, Phil Thornton, Dave Burrows
D6 Jim Lepere, David Bell, John Bush, Tom Pettigrew
D7 Brian Broome, Mike Wagner, Barry Parker, Ian Burns
D8 Ken Bester, Stewart Simpson, Rick Allen, Bob Bester
D9 Stuart Goodby, Jim Curly, John Chow, Bob Woods
D10a Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, Adam McKerihen, Jeff Harding
D10b Ken Uyesugi, Bob Bates, Ron Larking, Dave Carruthers
D10b Ken Uyesugi, Bob Bates, Ron Larking, Dave Carruthers
D11 Gord Legacy, Martin Foxhall, Steve Miller, David Llewellyn
D12 Al Ferguson, David Ferguson, Sum Tang, Bill Stevenson
D13 Ron O'Sullivan, Gary Butineau, John Ferguson, Marv Hebner
D14 Doug Marshall, Paul Twaddel, Ross Woods, Keith Olan
D16 Rob Rienzo, David Jefferies, Gerry LaPorte, William Smalluk
Sunday, December 1, 2013
2013 - WORLD CHAMPION of CHAMPION SINGLES
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
BURNSIDE BOWLING CLUB
November 25 to December 1
Men's Final
Alastair White Scotland
Thomas Bishop England
Men's Semi Finals
Dylan Fisher Australia
Alastair White Scotland
Robert Weale Wales
Thomas Bishop England
Men's Quarter Finals
Dylan Fisher Australia 1st S1
BYE
Alastair White Scotland 2nd S1 6-14, 8-7, 2-1
Malcolm De Sousa Jersey 3rd S1
Robert Weale Wales 3rd S2 9-4, 8-7
Shaun Scott New Zealand 2nd S2
BYE
Thomas Bishop England 1st S2
Women's Final
Karen Murphy Australia 10-6, 11-6
Lorna Smith Scotland
Women's Semi Finals
Karen Murphy Australia
Irit Grencel Israel
Carmen Anderson Norfolk Islands
Lorna Smith Scotland
Women's Quarter Finals
Karen Murphy Australia 1st S1
BYE
June Jones Spain 3rd S2
Irit Grencel Israel 2nd S1 7-2, 6-5
Saskia Schaft Netherlands 3rd S1
Carmen Anderson Norfolk Islands 2nd S2 8-3, 6-6
BYE
Lorna Smith Scotland 1st S2
Men's Final
Alastair White Scotland
Thomas Bishop England
Men's Semi Finals
Dylan Fisher Australia
Alastair White Scotland
Robert Weale Wales
Thomas Bishop England
Men's Quarter Finals
Dylan Fisher Australia 1st S1
BYE
Alastair White Scotland 2nd S1 6-14, 8-7, 2-1
Malcolm De Sousa Jersey 3rd S1
Robert Weale Wales 3rd S2 9-4, 8-7
Shaun Scott New Zealand 2nd S2
BYE
Thomas Bishop England 1st S2
Women's Final
Karen Murphy Australia 10-6, 11-6
Lorna Smith Scotland
Women's Semi Finals
Karen Murphy Australia
Irit Grencel Israel
Carmen Anderson Norfolk Islands
Lorna Smith Scotland
Women's Quarter Finals
Karen Murphy Australia 1st S1
BYE
June Jones Spain 3rd S2
Irit Grencel Israel 2nd S1 7-2, 6-5
Saskia Schaft Netherlands 3rd S1
Carmen Anderson Norfolk Islands 2nd S2 8-3, 6-6
BYE
Lorna Smith Scotland 1st S2
Friday, November 29 12 :00 AM
It was not to be. Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong lost to two of the 3 teams in her section who will be advancing to the playoffs on final RR day. Set play is quick and decisive and leaves scant room for slips or comebacks.
Her final stats are: Finish 11th, Win 5 Lose 7, Sets Win 9.0 - Sets Lose 15.0.
Six of the 12 matches were decided by tie breakers.
Jeff Harding didn't have the success he would wish in his trip back to his native land.
His final record was: Finish 11th, Win 2 Lose 10, Sets Win 5.5 - Sets Lose 18.5.
Jeff Harding didn't have the success he would wish in his trip back to his native land.
His final record was: Finish 11th, Win 2 Lose 10, Sets Win 5.5 - Sets Lose 18.5.
Thursday, November 28 8:00 AM
Last day of Round Robin and it is top 3 or pack your bags. Jeff has pulled them out of the closet but Shirley still has one of those ' win 2 today and get lots of help' chances to grab the third spot in her section.
Fitzpatrick-Wong is on a 4 game winning streak including a dandy 2-1 tie breaker victory over 2nd place England yesterday.
Netherlands 6 - 4
Israel 6-4
Canada 5-5
Shirley plays both. Israel play the England and Netherlands finish with Zimbabwe. The latter game is the upset that is lowest on the probability charts.
RAIN All week and into the next predicted for Christchurch. Greens may be better for surfing.
Caused a suspension of play on opening day.
Caused a suspension of play on opening day.
Sunday, November 24 12:30 PM
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong from Manitoba and Ontario's Jeff Harding are on their mark and ready to take on the Singles Champions from around the world.
Round Robin action starts on Monday way down south but that means it is a today opener for Canada.
Both won the right to compete by capturing the National Singles title in 2012.
Each will play 12 matches in one of the two sections attempting to finish in the top 3 out of 13 opponents in order to qualify for the playoffs.
Each match will be two sets of 9 ends with a tie breaker if necessary.
Shirley's 5 days of RR looks like this in terms of games per day - 3-2-3-2-2.
Jeff's schedule is - 3-2-2-2-3.
Round 1 25 Nov 8:30 am [ Canada 24 Nov EST 2:30 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Mary Lim Singapore 5-6, 6-6
Jeff Harding vs Brent Pauling Norfolk Island 7-11, 3-9
Round 2 25 Nov 12:00 pm [ 24 Nov EST 6:00 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Esme Steyn South Africa 11-9, 5-11, 1-3
Jeff Harding vs Alastair White Scotland 4-6, 5-10
Round 3 25 Nov 3:30 pm [ 24 Nov EST 9:30 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Jessica Sims Wales 9-8, 7-8, 4-0
Jeff Harding vs Arthur Langley South Africa 3-12, 8-11
Round 4 26 Nov 8:30 am [ Canada 25 Nov EST 2:30 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Kerry Craven Zimbabwe 4-12, 3-10
Round 4 26 Nov 10:15 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Ozkan Akar Turkey 9-8, 8-6
Round 5 26 Nov 12:00 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 6:00 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong BYE
Round 5 26 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Roy Garden Zimbabwe 2-12, 7-7
Round 6 26 Nov 3:30 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 9:30 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Carmen Spiteri Malta 3-11, 6-9
Round 6 27 Nov 10:15 am [ Canada 26 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Yuk Kay Johnny Ng Macau 3-13, 10-10
Round 11 28 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 27 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Masako Satoh 7-5, 4-8, 5-1
Round 11 29 Nov 8:30 am [ Canada 28 Nov EST 2:30 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Malcolm Bradley De Sousa Jersey 7-8, 9-13
Round 12 29 Nov 10:15 am [ Canada 28 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Saskia Schaft Netherlands 7-13, 9-10
Round 12 29 Nov 12:00 pm [ Canada 28 Nov EST 6:00 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs John Borg Malta 6-7, 7-4, 2-5
Round 13 29 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 28 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Irit Grencel Israel 3-10, 10-5, 0-6
Round 13 29 Nov 3:30 pm [ Canada 28 Nov EST 9:30 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Russell Forsyth Japan
Round 4 26 Nov 8:30 am [ Canada 25 Nov EST 2:30 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Kerry Craven Zimbabwe 4-12, 3-10
Round 4 26 Nov 10:15 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Ozkan Akar Turkey 9-8, 8-6
Round 5 26 Nov 12:00 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 6:00 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong BYE
Round 5 26 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Roy Garden Zimbabwe 2-12, 7-7
Round 6 26 Nov 3:30 pm [ Canada 25 Nov EST 9:30 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Carmen Spiteri Malta 3-11, 6-9
Round 6 27 Nov 10:15 am [ Canada 26 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Yuk Kay Johnny Ng Macau 3-13, 10-10
Round 7 27 Nov 10:15 am [ Canada 26 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Karen Murphy Australia 6-9, 8-8
Round 7 27 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 26 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Dylan Fisher Australia 5-9, 3-14
Round 8 27 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 26 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Litia Tikoisuva Fiji 6-7, 9-2, 4-1
Round 8 28 Nov 8:30 am [ Canada 27 Nov EST 2:30 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Ian McClure Ireland 5-10, 7-8
Round 9 27 Nov 5:15 pm [ Canada 26 Nov EST 11:15 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Yu Xiao Ya China 13-3, 10-4
Round 9 28 Nov 12:00 pm [ Canada 27 Nov EST 6:00 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Alexander Kairu Cook Islands 11-8, 9-9
Round 10 28 Nov 10:15 am [ Canada 27 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Amparo Truran England 4-12, 10-5, 2-1
Round 10 28 Nov 3:30 pm [ Canada 27 Nov EST 9:30 pm ]
Jeff Harding BYE
Round 11 28 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 27 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Masako Satoh 7-5, 4-8, 5-1
Round 11 29 Nov 8:30 am [ Canada 28 Nov EST 2:30 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Malcolm Bradley De Sousa Jersey 7-8, 9-13
Round 12 29 Nov 10:15 am [ Canada 28 Nov EST 4:15 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Saskia Schaft Netherlands 7-13, 9-10
Round 12 29 Nov 12:00 pm [ Canada 28 Nov EST 6:00 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs John Borg Malta 6-7, 7-4, 2-5
Round 13 29 Nov 1:45 pm [ Canada 28 Nov EST 7:45 pm ]
Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong vs Irit Grencel Israel 3-10, 10-5, 0-6
Round 13 29 Nov 3:30 pm [ Canada 28 Nov EST 9:30 pm ]
Jeff Harding vs Russell Forsyth Japan
Thursday, November 7, 2013
CANADIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP DAY
PACIFIC INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Vancouver
Champs to
WORLD CUP
Warilla, Australia
Champs to
WORLD CUP
Warilla, Australia
Sunday, November 10
From the BCB website:
"The 2013 Indoor Singles Championship has concluded and history has been made. For the first time in 10 years we have a repeat winner. Ontario’s Kelly McKerihen has won back to back titles after defeating Saskatchewan’s Jean Roney (4-10,11-1,3-1) in a game that was one of the most competitive of the championship.
Kelly becomes only the fourth woman to win back to back titles joining Sue Smith (1998-1999), Lynn McElroy (2000 - 2001) and Leanne Chinery (2003-2004).
In the Bronze medal game, Belle Chan defeated provincial for Jeni Sui in straight sets (11-2,8-4).
On the Mens side, the round robin finshed with Vince Mai atop the standings. He translated that into the final as well defeating defending champion Pat Bird in the Gold Medal game in straight sets (9-6,8-7) to capture the title. Mai was at or the near the top of the standings all week.
Mai last won the Indoor Championship in 2009. Bird was looking to continue a string of successful men’s champions after Geoff Perschick of BC last did it in 2011 and 2012.
The Mens Bronze medal game, as in the Women’s side saw an all BC matchup. It featured Tim Mason taking on Michael Leong. Mason proved to be too much again as he defated Leong in straight sets (10-6,13-1). The two played each other in Round 7 of the round robin which Mason won in three sets (4-11,8-5,2-1).
With the win, McKerihen and Mai will now repersent Canada at the 2014 World Cup in Warilla. Congratulations to both of you."
From the BCB website:
"The 2013 Indoor Singles Championship has concluded and history has been made. For the first time in 10 years we have a repeat winner. Ontario’s Kelly McKerihen has won back to back titles after defeating Saskatchewan’s Jean Roney (4-10,11-1,3-1) in a game that was one of the most competitive of the championship.
Kelly becomes only the fourth woman to win back to back titles joining Sue Smith (1998-1999), Lynn McElroy (2000 - 2001) and Leanne Chinery (2003-2004).
In the Bronze medal game, Belle Chan defeated provincial for Jeni Sui in straight sets (11-2,8-4).
On the Mens side, the round robin finshed with Vince Mai atop the standings. He translated that into the final as well defeating defending champion Pat Bird in the Gold Medal game in straight sets (9-6,8-7) to capture the title. Mai was at or the near the top of the standings all week.
Mai last won the Indoor Championship in 2009. Bird was looking to continue a string of successful men’s champions after Geoff Perschick of BC last did it in 2011 and 2012.
The Mens Bronze medal game, as in the Women’s side saw an all BC matchup. It featured Tim Mason taking on Michael Leong. Mason proved to be too much again as he defated Leong in straight sets (10-6,13-1). The two played each other in Round 7 of the round robin which Mason won in three sets (4-11,8-5,2-1).
With the win, McKerihen and Mai will now repersent Canada at the 2014 World Cup in Warilla. Congratulations to both of you."
Saturday, November 9
Indoor Singles — Men
| Round Robin Final Rank | Player | Medal Match | Scores | Medal/Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Mai (BC) | Gold/Silver | 9-6, 8-7 | Gold |
| 2 | Pat Bird (AB) | Gold/Silver | 6-9, 7-8 | Silver |
| 3 | Tim Mason (BC) | Bronze/Fourth | 10-6, 13-1 | Bronze |
| 4 | Michael Leong (BC) | Bronze/Fourth | 6-10, 1-13 | Fourth |
Indoor Singles — Women
| Round Robin Final Rank | Player | Medal Match | Scores | Medal/Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly McKerihen (ON) | Gold/Silver | 4-10, 11-1, 3-1 | Gold |
| 2 | Jean Roney (SK) | Gold/Silver | 10-4, 1-11, 1-3 | Silver |
| 3 | Jeni Sui (BC) | Bronze/Fourth | 2-11, 4-8 | Fourth |
| 4 | Bella Chan (BC) | Bronze/Fourth | 11-2, 8-4 | Bronze |
GOLDEN GAMES
KELLY MCKERIHEN vs JEAN RONEY
BRONZE
JENI SUI vs BELLE CHAN
GOLDEN GAMES
VINCE MAI vs PAT BIRD
BRONZE
TIM MASOM vs MICHAEL LEONG
GOLDEN GAMES
VINCE MAI vs PAT BIRD
BRONZE
TIM MASOM vs MICHAEL LEONG
MEN
1:00 Pacific - 4:00 Eastern
As exciting as advertised;
Vince Mai defeats Pat Bird to leapfrog to the top of the final RR Standings - 11-8, 6-11, 2-1
They do it again starting now, 4:00 PM EST.
Tim Mason wins his game big over Paul Higgins but although the top 3 players are tied with 18 match points, Total Set Points rules the final placements.
Michael Leong beats Dave Cox in a tie breaker to fend off David Anderson's attempt to join the medal round. Anderson beat John Bjornson to tie Leong in match points but again 14.5 - 13 in Set Points is the difference.
Final Round Robin Standings
| Player | GP | W | L | Pts | Set+/- | Set Pts | For | Agn | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Mai (BC) | 11 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 229 | 126 | 103 |
| Pat Bird (AB) | 11 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 186 | 134 | 52 |
| Tim Mason (BC) | 11 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 13.5 | 197 | 143 | 54 |
| Michael Leong (BC) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 14.5 | 179 | 149 | 30 |
| David Anderson (ON) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 184 | 145 | 39 |
| John Bjornson (MB) | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 188 | 157 | 31 |
| Keith Roney (SK) | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 190 | 130 | 60 |
| Dave Cox (AB) | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 10.5 | 171 | 144 | 27 |
| Jessi Wilkinson (AB) | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 10.5 | 137 | 181 | -44 |
| Scott Wiley (QC) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -7 | 7.5 | 122 | 218 | -96 |
| Paul Higgins (NS) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 4 | -14 | 4 | 94 | 237 | -143 |
| Raymond Noble (ON) | 11 | 1 | 10 | 2 | -17 | 2.5 | 119 | 232 | -113 |
Final Round Robin Standings
| Player | GP | W | L | Pts | Set+/- | Set Pts | For | Agn | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly McKerihen (ON) | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 141 | 69 | 72 |
| Jean Roney (SK) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 112 | 93 | 19 |
| Jeni Sui (BC) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 9.5 | 105 | 110 | -5 |
| Belle Chan (BC) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7.5 | 115 | 89 | 26 |
| Claire Day (AB) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 95 | 106 | -11 |
| Connie Yeung (BC) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 5.5 | 81 | 123 | -42 |
| Laura Seed (ON) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 4.5 | 96 | 117 | -21 |
| Miranda Sang (BC) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -6 | 4 | 84 | 122 | -38 |
Claire Day started slow but finished strong. Three straight wins including beating both Sui and Chan in her last 2 draws. Similar for Connie Yeung who knocked off 2nd place Jean Roney in her last game.
Position tie breakers are decided by the number of sets won ( Set Points ) so the young BC bowler Belle Chan plays for a medal.
One more round to go and clearer but some final important positioning to be decided.
What we know;
PAT BIRD will have a chance to defend his title
VINCE MAI and TIM MASON will play for a medal
Pat Bird vs Vince Mai - do they play once or twice today
Tim Mason vs Paul Higgins - a Mason win and a Bird morning flight, Vince and Tim change positions
Michael Leong defeats Dave Cox and he plays for Bronze
A Leong loss and the winner of the John Bjornson, David Anderson match moves into the Bronze slot.
| Player | GP | W | L | Pts | Set+/- | Set Pts | For | Agn | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Bird (AB) | 10 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 167 | 117 | 50 |
| Vince Mai (BC) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 212 | 107 | 105 |
| Tim Mason (BC) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 11.5 | 164 | 140 | 24 |
| Michael Leong (BC) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 13.5 | 170 | 128 | 42 |
| John Bjornson (MB) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 176 | 136 | 40 |
| David Anderson (ON) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 163 | 133 | 30 |
| Keith Roney (SK) | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 175 | 117 | 58 |
| Dave Cox (AB) | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 9.5 | 150 | 135 | 15 |
| Jessi Wilkinson (AB) | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 9.5 | 124 | 160 | -36 |
| Scott Wiley (QC) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -7 | 6.5 | 109 | 203 | -94 |
| Paul Higgins (NS) | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -12 | 4 | 91 | 204 | -113 |
| Raymond Noble (ON) | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | -17 | 1.5 | 98 | 219 | -121 |
Friday, November 8
Defending Champion Kelly McKerihen and Saskatchewan's Jean Roney will play for Gold on Saturday.
They played their preview game yesterday afternoon in the Round Robin with McKerihen edging Roney 6-5, 8-8 in a match reflecting their status at the top of the standings. With the last RR today their 4 point gap on the rest of the field seals a much anticipated rematch.
In fact the Bronze game is the same status as both Jeni Sui and Belle Chan of BC could be caught in game points but will hold the final medal positions by the second tie breaker, set points. [ My read on the conditions of play ]
On the men's side it is a different story.
With 3 rounds still to be played, 6 players are within reach of grabbing the golden ring.
Mind you both defending champion Pat Bird and Tim Mason are making a strong statement that they will retain their current one, two status and meet on the morrow.
It wasn't easy yesterday.
Bird had tough foes in David Anderson and John Bjornson and won tie breakers 5-6, 8-6, 3-2 and 7-8, 10-4, 5-3 respectively.
Mason had a dandy against another challenger, Michael Leong, winning 4-11, 8-5, 2-1 and closing the day with his 2nd win against Raymond Noble.
Just 2 points back of the leaders are Leong and Vince Mai, the early leader at the start of the week. They face each other today which will be a pivotal match to help decide their potential for both the colour and being active or a spectator Saturday. Leong's afternoon draw is against Bird.
Round 9 ( 9 AM ) - ( Noon EST )
Key matches
Bjornson & Mason - John always a gamer and Tim on a roll
Leong & Mai - what could be better. Go forth or drop back match
Roney & Wilkinson - Keith lost 2 tie breakers yesterday, Jessi knocked off Mai in his 2 win day
Round 10 ( 2 PM ) - ( 5 PM EST )
Bird & Leong - possible top dogs in a scrap
Mason & Cox - Tim needs foot on pedal, Dave can still bite
Mai & Anderson - Vince looking for early magic, David wants a 2 win day to play for a medal
Thursday, November 7
Three days down and it seems like most everyone is still in the running for a medal.
My Mai - the wily veteran Keith Roney brings the undefeated, 5 straight, Vince Mai back to the pack with a tie breaker victory. Four tied for first including defending champion Pat Bird of Alberta, the upstart Michael Leong from the home club and Vancouver's Tim Mason who jumped into the top four and over David Anderson with his victory.
Roney's victory gave him a new look and hope at the ladder he must climb. At the same time John Bjornson from Manitoba, a known strong singles competitor, was surprised by a loss to Jessi Wilkinson. Alberta's Wilkinson garnered his first victory but he has been playing close matches to date as indicated by his 5.5 set points.
Dave Cox from the rose province is lurking. Good and plenty.
Jean Roney kept her undefeated streak going with her second tie breaker victory, this time over BC's Jeni Sui. Defending champ Kelly McKerihen is right behind after besting Claire Day in two straight sets. Local bowler Belle Chan has now knocked off both Ontario competitors when she defeated Laura Seed in yesterday's draw.
Matches to EYE today
Round 7
Leong and Mason - contenders or pretenders
Bird and Anderson - repeat march and raeching up
Roney and Cox - one more step
Round 8
Bird and Bjornson
Roney and Anderson
Mai and Wilkinson
THREE Rounds Left
Hump Day
An EYE
Round 5
Chan and Roney - Who is this Bella?
McKerihen and Sang - both need wins
Sui and Seed - a must for Seed, stay close for Sui
Yeung and Day - don't sell Claire short
Round 6
McKerihen and Roney - BIG -gold preview?
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