THE draws for the next rounds of Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League’s Cyril Hicks Singles Shield and Harry Dowson Pairs Cup have been made following the latest league management committee meeting setting the stage for a thrilling round of matches.
The singles matches take place on Thursday, March 27, at the Cottage Inn with two stacked groups vying for a spot in the final. The 8p.m. session features a high stakes showdown between multiple time champions Rob Higgs and John Lane, while the 9p.m. session sees defending champion John Barker pitted against the formidable Steve Trevelyan. With two very strong groups, every player will have to be at their best in the event.
The Harry Dowson Pairs Cup follows on Friday, March 28, on the downstairs alley at the Victoria Arms where new champions are guaranteed after the reigning title-holders were eliminated in the opening round.
The evening’s final fixture promises fireworks as Cottage Pies teammates go head to head with Lee Ellis and Paul Robison taking on James May and Sam Vile in a battle for bragging rights and a place in the next round.
Cyril Hicks Singles, Cottage Inn, Thursday, March 28 - 8p.m. Sam Vile, Kevin Sedgebeer, Gary Escott, Darren Sparks, Rob Higgs, Dan Roger, Nick Timewell, John Lane. 9p.m. Steve Trevelyan, Shaun Vile, Paul Beer, Paul Robinson, Lee Ellis, John Barker, Andy Chappell, James May.
Harry Dowson Pairs, Victoria Arms (downstairs), Friday, March 28: 7.45p.m. Steve Powell, Paul Winter v Liam Desborough, Tyler Cox; 8.15p.m. Phil Powell, Glen Escott v Les Marke, Jordan Bryant; 8.45p.m. Edd Chivers, Alex Govier v Shaun Vile, Gary Escott; 9.15p.m. Darren Sparks, Kevin Sedgebeer v Shaun Scovell, Dave Houston; 9.45p.m. Lee Ellis, Paul Robinson v James May, Sam Vile.