Open Competitions
This an open competition consisting teams of 2. Anyone can enter a team, regardless of age or sex or ability. If you have never played before you are welcome and Pelaw Community Bowling Club will give coaching beforehand and lend you the bowls to play with.
The competition is an all-day event. Registration 09:15, First Game starts at 09:30.
Each team plays a total of 3 games of about 1 hour duration. This competition is generally held on the first Saturday in July. Refreshments, lunch, a raffle and a tombola are on offer. There is a small entry fee per team, with prizes for the first 3 winning teams.
This competition is for teams of 3. Anyone can enter a team, regardless of age or sex or whether you are a seasoned bowler or have never played before. It was first run in 2019 and more than 10 of the participants were non-bowlers.
The competition is an all-day event. Registration 09:15, First Game starts at 09:30.
Each team plays a total of 3 games of about 1 hour duration. This competition is generally held on the first Saturday in August. Refreshments, lunch, a raffle and a tombola are on offer. There is a small entry fee per team, with prizes for the first 3 winning teams.
These two competitions are an opportunity for the community of all age groups to come together and socialise in a safe and friendly environment and enjoy some competitive sport, and learn a new skill.
One club in particular holds 2 competitions that Pelaw have actively taken part in for a number of years. This is a result of a desire by both clubs to be supportive of the other.
These are the Leam Lane Triples and the Leam Lane Charity Day. These are generally held on a Saturday in July or August.
Teams of 3 players from all over Tyne & Wear, Sunderland, Northumberland and Gateshead take part. There can be anywhere between 24 and 36 teams enter. This is organised and run by Maureen Newton with help from the ladies and men of Leam Lane Bowling Club. Teams play 4 matches scoring 2 points for a win and one for a draw. The winning team is decided by either who has the highest score or if a tie then by shot difference. The event is well organised and includes a buffet and refreshments, a raffle and tombola, which goes down well with the players and guests.
Pelaw Community Bowling Club have been entering 3 to 4 teams each year and has won this competition on 8 out of the last 9 occasions.
Individuals from the same catchment area as above are welcomed to enter this competition. A random draw is made on the day to determine the teams. A team consists of 3 players and the format is then the same as above.
All monies made on the day are donated to a charity as decided by Leam Lane Bowling Club Committee.
A number of other clubs offer the opportunity for individuals or teams to enter their competitions. Details of these are generally circulated early in the season. Any member may enter these competitions, either as an individual or a team.