Game, Set and Match News and Views

Above is our letter that is going out to all Year 6 leavers who are going to Chichester High School for Girls, Chichester High School for Boys and Bishop Luffa. School uniform can be expensive, especially if all bought at the same time. We can help spread payments across the summer as well as this special offer of £5 OFF a school blazer if ordered before the end of June 2013.

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Chawton Park’s Bowls Initiatives for Juniors 2013

Indoor Bowls Club initiatives to promote Bowls for young people continued on Saturday April 27^th when 19 juniors from Hampshire met at the club to compete for the Chawton Park Indoor Bowls Club Coaching Team’s Junior Open Singles Trophy. The event attracted youngsters from the ages of 7 to 17 years and was sponsored by the East Hants District Youth Council and Hampshire County Council’s Councillor Andrew Joy,      Organised by the club’s Junior Coaching Co-Ordinator, Brian Scowcroft, entrants were in three age groups, playing 6 ends per game, scoring two points per win and one for a draw. The winner of each pool went forward to semi-finals and finals in each group.        The standard of some of the bowling was excellent for such young players. Throughout the day they were encouraging and supportive of each other and displayed commendable sportsmanship.

The “seasoned” junior entrants included Nicole Rogers from Loddon Vale, who will represent Hampshire at the English Bowls Youth Development’s National School of Excellence in Melton Mowbray in October. Nicole gained her place by succeeding at both the Hampshire School of Excellence and at the Regional School of Excellence held in Horsham, Surrey in April. There is still hope that another player, Ross Jones, who did well at Horsham, might also be successful in gaining a place at Melton Mowbray.

Another successful junior player was Ashley Nethercliffe who, though not yet 15, is already the Hampshire Under 25 Singles Champion. Starting young has obviously stood him in good stead for a successful future in bowls. Ross and Ashley are both from Loddon Vale Indoor Bowls Club.

The youngest player was 7-year-old Reece Graham ~ grandson of England International Margaret Holden, also a member of Chawton Park. Whilst having bowlers in the family might be an advantage, Reece showed considerable courage and determination in the competition, especially as he had only been playing the game for three weeks!

Brian Scowcroft prepared certificates for each player. These were presented by Becca Stemp from Games Set and Match, Chichester, who also presented Hampshire County Coach and CPIBC Coaching Team Secretary,  Sheila Goodwin, with a set of Drake’s Pride Professional Bowls for the Coaching Team at Chawton Park. Game Set and Match regularly support bowls events at Chawton Park with their “Road Show” travelling bowlswear shop.

Game Set and Match donating a set of coloured bowls for junior coaching

After an exhilarating, yet tiring, day the winner of the Under 12’s competition was Amelia Oxlade, with Runner Up Oliver Brown. The Under 15’s group was won by Ashley Nethercliffe, with Runner Up Ross Jones. The Under 18’s group was the usual friendly tussle between three Chawton Park Junior Players, ending with the Winner, Danny Brown, Runner-Up Thomas Bowyer and in third place Peter Whalley.

Loddon Vale Coach and Hampshire Under 25 Manager, Alan Smith commented that the day had been an excellent opportunity for young people to gain competitive experience and said he would be pleased to support future Chawton Park events and ensure they received publicity across the county.

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With the season just finished, many will have put their hockey kit away for the summer. One thing that I have already seen is the new hockey ranges of all the top brands for next season. Maybe have a quick check of the old stick, shoes or bag as we have some amazing new products coming in a few months time. Many of the new ranges will be arriving in July and you can be the first to get for hands on it. Some brand new sticks, innovation in bags and protection as well as some very bright new shoes coming out there will be plenty to look forward to for next season or if you are playing summer league you can be using the new products before anyone else.

Dita Giga 5.1 rrp £79.95

With Grays, TK, Adidas, Mercian, Kookaburra, Zoppo, Gryphon, Asics and Dita all showing some of the best ranges I have seen there will be a fantastic choice of products in July.

Here are a few images of what is to come from some of the top brands. More information can be had at the shop as we have catalogues and prices for you too! Delivery in July, pre-orders taken.

Dita Men's Comfort Hockey rrp £55

Dita Giant Stick Bag rrp £49.99

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Brian Towner Cricket Coaching at Game Set and Match Chichester.
Easter 2013
Brian Towner ECB Club Coach is pleased to notify you of courses available during the Easter School holidays. Please book early to confirm your place.
Ages are a guide, I will try to match experience and ability where possible to ensure all players receive full benefit form the courses.
Email confirmation please, payment taken on the day cash or cheque please.
Please ensure players are suitable prepared for their courses with appropriate clothing, equipment and drinks/snack.

Course 1. Introduction to hard ball Cricket Skills Beginners Age guide U10

Tuesday 2nd April to Thursday 4th April. 9.30-1130am.
This will include learning basic techniques on all aspects of cricket. Introducing the hard ball, all equipment provided.
Cost £45. Maximum of 8 players. Daily rate may be available.

Course 2. Development Course. Age guide U12

Tuesday 2nd April to Thursday 4th April. 1230 – 2.30pm.
Previous experience of hard ball cricket required. Looking to revise, batting, bowling and fielding skills already learnt and develop new techniques. We will use a mix of games, drills and hard ball net practice, with the bowling machine. Full protective equipment required.

If you would like to discuss the suitability of the courses then please contact:

brian.towner@btinternet.com

Telephone 07763815743

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The best way to buy a cricket bat is to try it first. This is a simple video to show how you can do that in our shop.

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Reversible Rugby Jersey-Great Ballard £22

The new Great Ballard Rugby Jersey will be available from the middle of February. Double stitched seams, standard collar, very strong, hard wearing garment. Easy-care, reversible top for inter-games matches and printed with the school logo on the grey V-Sash side. The reverse is all maroon.

Tracksuit bottom £25

Open Hem Tracksuit Bottom with grey piping detail down the leg. Double zipped pockets, elasticated waist and drawstring.

Also available with be the shorts

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We have teamed up with Oxfam to collect old and unwanted sporting equipment at the shop. This can help underprivileged areas as well as getting sports equipment to Africa to spread the sporting message. The pink bins in store ensure that your old products will got to a good home and spread the fun and enjoyment of sport around the world.

Don’t let it gather dust and be unused, donate and give your old equipment a new lease of life.

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We are pleased to announce we will be supplying Oakwood School sports clothing with an arrival date of February 18th.

Sports Polo shirt, games short and skort, reversible rugby jersey and tracksuit top will all be available from the shop. As well as these great products we will be doing cricket shirts, sweaters and slipovers. Also available will be school hoodies in all sizes, embroidered with the school crest and OAKWOOD printed in the back.

£20 Games Polo Shirt (unisex) Including school crest

£35 School Tracksuit Top Including school crest

£22 Reversible rugby jersey (outside) with school crest

Reversible rugby jersey (inside)

£12.50 games and rugby short

£20 Games Skort

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With the snowy weather we are still open at Game Set and Match. The free car park is clear and easy with access from the A27, we are trading as normal. Many people are making the most of the cricket nets and we have sledges for sale for those getting out and enjoying the snow while it lasts!!

Trying out tennis rackets and hockey sticks in the trial areas is available with lots to choose from. More sticks have arrived from Adidas and Zoppo and some real bargains on cricket clearance and rugby we have some great deals to come and find.

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