A Huge Turnout of Club Members and Lots of Hard Work 1st October 2024
Ready for the new bowls season, a major upgrade to the facilities: shelters, new scoreboards and sun shades all kindly donated by Javea Green Bowls Club and a general spruce up of the greens.
Corcovo Independence Pairs 2024
Winners – Dee and Keith Hamilton
A bright, sunny, typical July day that thankfully brought a sea breeze that kept everyone from getting overheated, the new shade also made a huge difference. The competition went very smoothly and the clear winners with maximum points and the best shot difference were Dee and Keith Hamilton. Our own Steve Davis and Gary Tory were voted the best dressed pair, even their sunglasses were emblazoned with the Stars and Stripes, well done to them.
Other prize winners and the best dressed Pair
Best Dressed Pair – Steve Davis and Gary Tory
Calpe and Jávea Green Combined Presidents v Captains Cup 2024
In the lovely Spring sunshine, the day started with a ‘SPIDER’ – it’s always fun to watch your bowl heading nicely for the jack and then it gets side-swiped by several other bowls coming from all directions, but there is always a lucky winner and that was Gee Omwal, who carried away a nice bottle of Cava for her skills!
For the main event, which was never expected to be anything other than competitive and there were some very close games, some of which were decided on the very last end. After 18 ends of intense concentration, Joe Schulein (President of Javea Green), lifted the trophy on behalf of John Weatherill (Calpe President) and the players in blue so congratulations to the team. Coming in a close second, the Captains Lot (lead by Dave Hard – Calpe Captain & Keith Hamilton – Javea Green Captain) all clothed in Red, put up a good fight but it wasn’t to be. A good day was had by all and our thanks go to Glenn Tullet of LUMON Currency Exchange who presented the trophy and treated the players to a tasty array of Tapas which were prepared by Calpe Tennis Club Bar & Restaurant.
Calpe Members Excel at Potters
John & Pauline Weatherill with Larry and Heather Blake joined forces with other bowlers from the Costa Blanca in a tournament and won all 4 of their qualifying matches but unfortunately couldn’t progress past the knock out stages.
The Costa Blanca team did win the overall best team however, well done to all who took part.
Webster’s Captain’s Day Drawn Aussie Pairs 2024
A joint Calpe/Jávea Green “round robin” competition that was enjoyed by all. Well done to all who took part and especially Annie Jones and Bob McAllister who came first.
Winners – Annie Jones and Bob McAllister
Runners Up – Nige Thomas and Brian Walker
Calpe and Javeá Green Spring Triples 2024
A competition for Calpe and Javeá Green members only, it was closely fought with 2 teams ending on maximum points. It was the Calpe team of Joy Savage, Paul Savage and Carine van Hove who ran out winners with a superior shot difference, the Calpe team of Alan Edwards, Jan Wilmaerts and Jenny Lecocq came second with the Javeá Green team of Terry Quinton, Ruth Meadows and John Pittaway coming third
Angela Phillips of Select Villas, the main sponsor, presented the trophy to the winners, Joy Savage, Carine van Hove and Paul Savage
Javeá Green Bowls Club Easter Triples 2024
The competition was well attended with 72 bowlers taking part, each team played 5 x 2 set games with a “Killer” end if the sets were shared. Greg Sperring’s team “Spezzer’s Mob” ran out winners with Jeff Richards team “The Mavericks” finishing a close second. An honourable mention goes to the Calpe team “The Fun Team” for winning their group.
President v Captain 2024
There was a good turnout for the friendly? competition between the Presidents’ and Captains’ teams that included bowlers from Javea Green Bowls Club, the morning was enjoyed by all with the Captains’ team being victorious. Food and drink followed with some friendly banter.
Dave Hard and John Weatherill
Christmas Roll Up 2023
A fun morning’s bowling with members from Calpe and Javea was followed by nibbles, drink and music provided by Andrea. Thanks to everyone who attended with special thanks to those that made it happen.
Remembrance Sunday Roll Up 2023
There was a good turnout for the Remembrance Sunday roll up, the Last Post was played at 11.00 followed by a 2 minute silence
Calpe BC Team Win Jávea Green Bowls Club Independence Pairs
Other Calpe BC teams who entered the competition, well done to them
Jávea Green Bowls Club at Calpe Bowls Club
Dave Hard welcomed Jávea Green Bowls Club and Keith Hamilton responded in an unusually short speech (for Keith!)
After the games a picnic was laid on to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III that was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Grahame and Vicky for organising the afternoon so well.
2023 Club Championships Finals Week End
The finals were held over the week end 18/19th March and thankfully, the weather held out allowing the scheduled matches to be completed. On Sunday, a lunch time buffet was served that was enjoyed by all.
"Calpe Rocks" Celebration Lunch
A lovely get together for the team, John and Pauline Weatherill, Dave Hard joined us for a super lunch, a fitting celebration for winning such a major Winter Competition.
Calpe Win the Jávea Winter Trips Competition!
Well done to the Calpe Bowls Club team “Calpe Rocks” who have won the prestigious Winter Triples Competition at Javea Green Bowls Club. The competition ran for 9 Saturdays and pitted the Calpe Rocks against some of the best bowlers from other clubs in the region.
It came down to the last wood from our secret weapon aka BOB who smashed the jack off the rink that meant that when re-positioned on the “T”, the end went from 5 down to 1 down and ensured the game win and the overall competition win.
11/02/2023
Last Roll Up before Christmas 2022
For the last Roll Up before Christmas, Bob organised a “Killer Bowls” session. There were strong suspicions that the rules were a little “fluid” depending on how Bob was doing!
The Greens Get Some Welcome Additions
Andrea de Kunst has created some beautiful decorations that give a lift to the greens
Christmas Dinner 2022
An early Christmas dinner was enjoyed by all
A First for Calpe B.C. - Entertaining GSTAAD Bowls Club fron Switzerland
Calpe B.C. welcomed a GSTAAD B.C. from Switzerland and played 2 triples matches.
Enjoyment was the order of the day and a good time was had by all.
Touring Team Match v Sawbridgeworth B.C. 08/10/2022
Northern League Match v JGBC Hawks 8-11-21 (a 6-4 Win for Calpe)
Armistice Commemoration 2021
Members of Calpe Bowls Club paused their Sunday morning roll-up just before 11:00am in preparation for the Armistice Commemoration.
Club member Andrea De Kunst played the last post on her althorn, which was followed by a two minute silence allowing time for reflecting on all those who lost their lives in wars and conflicts.
Calpe Bowls Club Mixed Triples Competition 10-10-2021
New Rinks Construction at Club de Tenis Calpe 2021
Calpe Bowls Club re-located to Club de Tenis Calpe in 2021 and 2 new greens with a total of 8 rinks were constructed on the site of 2 disused tennis courts. The images below show various stages of the construction.
A Historic moment in the Club’s re-location to Club Tenis de Calpe
Bright New Future For Calpe Bowls Club
Calpe Tennis and Bowls clubs sign up for a long-term partnership.
Calpe Tennis Club President, Eduardo Aguirre Pastor, and Bowls Club President, John Weatherill signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday !0th February 2021
Formed in 1986 and northern Costa Blanca’s oldest club, Calpe Bowls has, until now, been based at Paraiso Mar on the Levante beach. There, a small 4-rink green, carpet replacement costs and uncertainty over the club’s future, have prompted a move to a new central venue – the Calpe Tennis club complex.
Here, 8 generous rinks and superior facilities will allow the bowls both to expand and host more ambitious competitions. More importantly, the move will secure the Bowls Club future. In time, it is hoped, bowls could become a more integrated part of the town’s sporting interests.