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Mijas members Tommy and Bente along with Rob (Lauro) and Terry (Miraflores) all played well as a team in both the semis against Saydo and then in the final against a home Lauro team. All the finalists did well to last through the two games in 30 degree temperatures. The spectators that did stay for the final were treated to some excellent bowls and thanks to Lauro for providing all the Umpires and hosting the event.

Both all Mijas teams were eliminated in the Qfs with Sheila, John, Kaija and Hans being well beaten by a strong performance from a Lauro quartet led by Phil Gutteridge to set up an all Lauro semi final clash. Simone, Mary, Pat and John R were pipped in an exciting well contested game that went all the way to the tie break. The ownership of the shot exchanged a number of times in the 18th end with both teams having game lies and Simone managed to cut Saydo back to a single sho

Mijas LBC continue to have a fairly relaxed dress code for roll up sessions/club days held on typically on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. But we do expect tops to have sleeves (ie-no vests). The enclosed document provides the dress codes for various Competitions and Leagues that are more specific and Federation events require collars on shirts. Footwear should be in compliance with the Federation rules which is a minimum of 60% flat soled, especially when playing at o

The Minutes from the 19th May Committee meeting are on the members page and will be put into the Minutes Book at the club. Key items- Majority of drinks for the club will now be sourced via a Supplier to reduce reliance on a few members do do the fetching and carrying. As a result some supermarket own brand items will no longer be available and a very few prices will increase as a result. Heat Stroke kit and instructions located under table inside roller door. If necessary wh

Mijas LBC are well represented in this years Presidents 4s with 2 full teams and forming half of a mixed club side. All Mijas teams play in the Qfs on Sunday after John, Sheila, Kaija and Hans won their preliminary round tie. 10 Teams are entered the Competition being held at Lauro from 23-25 May with all the Malaga FAB clubs having representation. Morning sessions commence at 11.00. This is the last Competition before the Summer break and we wish all the players a pleasant

Those few members that turned up to support the players on the final day of the event were treated to excellent bowls being played in both semis and then the Final. Maggan & Classe won the all Mijas semi against Simone/Mary to reach their first ever final in a Federation event. The all Lauro Semi final went to a tie break with Paul and Kevin scrambling over the line after losing a 4 in end 18 to tie the game. The Final was 8-8 after 9 ends before the Lauro duo won 4 ends in a

The Malaga FAB MoM for May have been posted on our home page

The minutes from the May Executive Committee meeting have been published and are available on the members page. The minutes contain information that affects all of our members and we ask that you make the time to read them.

Mijas ended their Spring League campaign with an 8-6 win against Lauro and a result that keeps the positions the same as in Week 5. We fell one win short of overhauling Lauro and moving into 2nd spot. Well done to everyone involved for putting up a good fight on the day, including those introduced for their first Spring League game. We had 27 members involved and two of the Mijas members who had identified that they wanted to be involved in the Spring League were unable to ge

Mijas held its third International Challenge day with England, Scandinavia and Rest of the World teams each having 4 teams with a maximum of 12 players/team. Rest of the World had 6 points after session 1 & 1 point ahead of England, but only managed to win 1 game in the afternoon session. While England picked up 5 points to end up on a total of 10 points to defend their title. ROW ended on 8 Points while Scandinavia finishing with a respectable 6 points after taking 5 points

Mijas came back strong to win all 3 of the Pairs (Bill/Juan, Sheila/Alan R & Tommy/Classe) matches and having lost the first Triples game off the rink by 3 shots (Hans/Mat/John R) it was looking like a 3-2 Mijas win on the day and potential overall draw in the Challenge. However, Bente, Maggan and Kaija were two shots down on the scoreboard and 2 shots down in the head until Bentes last bowl trailed the jack to make 2 and secure a draw in the game and overall win in the match

After the Day 1 of the Gerrards Cross Challenge match against Mijas with 3x Pairs and 2x Triples being played each day the visitors hold a 1 win advantage. Both Mijas Triples teams of Bill, Ian P, John R and Bente, Maggan, Kaija won, but all the Pairs teams lost. Two of the Pairs games were close. Gerrads Cross are one of Englands top clubs winning National titles in most years and have a current England International in their visiting team. Day 2 is being held on Saturday

Mijas hosted a mixed group from four clubs in and around the Greenwich area and were treated to very competitive games, with the visitors winning on 2 of the 4 rinks. It was an excellent opportunity for our non League players to gain some useful match experience.

Classe was the last Mijas player involved in the competition, but was eliminated in the round of 16 at the FAB Malaga Singles event at La Posada. Congratulations to Mick Ansted who won the all La Posada final.

Mijas hosted Wingrave Bowling club and members from another 2 local clubs to a 4 rink and 1 triple match as part of their 3 game tour. This was an excellent opportunity for our newer members and a few of our Scandinavian novice group to get involved in a semi competitive game. Thanks to all the players for making it a very pleasant and sociable fixture and we wish them well for the rest of their vacation.