Bayside Boules Club - Alden Park

Following suggestions from members of the B.B.C. Boules Group and with the new Level 5 Covid Restrictions in place - 'A Plan for Living' - we decided that the normal group playing couldn't continue but we could run a Singles Matchplay competition without contravening the restrictions.   Below are a list of some of the behaviours that will allow it happen. B.B.C. Boules during Level 5 Plan for Living Oct. 17th to Nov 30th No GROUP PLAY during this period. For this period we are playing a Singles Matchplay Competition. No more than 4 players on the courts / pistes in total. Only 2 pistes to be in use at any time. Use Piste A and C or B and D to keep distance between players. Wear masks and social distance even if from same household. Mark out your own throwing circle / line. Use your own boules etc. Bring a measuring tape and pen and paper for keeping scores. A rake is available if you need it. Contact the designated person/s with scores. Follow the Blog and WhatsApp group to

Congratulations to Vivienne and Nigel winners over Michael and Ciaran in the inaugural B.B.C Matchplay Competition.  Without a Bye they dispatched redoubtable competitors en route to their win. Vivienne, in particular, a relative newcomer to the game proved to be [with daily practice! ] a perfect foil for Nigel in pursuit of their various victories. A good number of spectators attended many of the matches including the final.  The competition, at Gerry's suggestion, provided the perfect solution to the Covid restrictions as the games involved small playing numbers and were played at casual, agreed times.  Players and spectators alike wore masks and socially distanced. There were some intriguing fixtures and surprise results and while we might tinker with the format, to permit more games for each team, before the knockout stage, the Matchplay is here to stay. It will prove to be a great social binder between the playing groups as we progress and develop under the Bayside Boules Comm

 COMPETITION: Group A successfully restarted our Monday Competition today.  It was a beautiful morning and we had fourteen players.  Four players, Nigel, Maureen, Yvonne and Michael played at the noon slot to alleviate the pressure of numbers.  As you can see Gerry maximised his score over the three games giving him the highest average score and well in the reckoning having only played 15 of the possible 21 ends. Stepping out.... Stepping in.... A step above... STEP ASIDE GROUPS; This is the 'Step Aside' chart for Group A.  There are four active groups and we start start again with Group A [Yellow Colour ] next week.  Since we have 20 players and can only accommodate 16 max. four are asked to step aside each Monday Comp. day and potentially Wed. and Sat from the 10 a.m. slot if numbers require it.  The names with N/A [ Not Applicable ] after them have genuine reasons to be absolved from the set up. MATCHPLAY: The first semi-final was played in wonderful conditions at 1.00 p.m.

COMPETITION: The normal Monday Competition is due to restart for Group A on tomorrow Monday 12th.  It will be the 7th game of Twelve.  As some players may not be resuming at this time please make sure to contact Tom privately or through the Group A App so we can determine if a group needs to step aside for Morning play and play later in the day. MATCHPLAY: Courtesy of Ciaran.  First Semi-final today at 1 p.m. Michael and Ciaran beat Jimmy and Tommy yesterday.  The spectators would have loved a third game as there were some great ends.  The photos below are courtesy of Nigel and Tom.  As you can see the weather was as good as the play.  We had Scorekeepers, Coaches, Minders, Measurers, VAR failures, Spectators and of course Players! GROUP B: Group B were asked to arrive a little later than previously and they kindly obliged.  This permits the less crowded transfer between groups, especially as the numbers increase.  Shay Coyne was a welcome and experienced new member of the Group.  Elev