Ben bowls 'em over; Indoor Bowls.BEN SUGGITT is celebrating after getting his international call-up for a trial with the England England, the largest and most populous portion of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1991 pop. 46,382,050), 50,334 sq mi (130,365 sq km). It is bounded by Wales and the Irish Sea on the west and Scotland on the north. Under-25 bowling team. Ben, 18, who is currently at university, is a member of Thornaby Indoor Bowls Club and has been rewarded after taking up the sport just five years ago. Ben's mum and dad encouraged him to have a go at bowls after spotting the fantastic facilities at Thornaby Pavilion. The club has recently been redeveloped into a six-rink arena but still offers some of the best facilities in England. Ben has been coached under the watchful watch·ful adj. 1. Closely observant or alert; vigilant: kept a watchful eye on the clock. See Synonyms at aware, careful. 2. Archaic Not sleeping; awake. eye of Brian The name Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan) comes from an Irish backround. It is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, and high"[1]. Hannaford, main coach at Thornaby Indoor Bowls club, ever since he began playing bowls. Brian, who has coached other bowls players to international level, is keen to recruit juniors to the sport and even provides equipment for those just starting out. Brian said Brian Said (born May 15 1973 in Valletta, Malta) is a professional footballer currently playing for Sliema Wanderers in the Maltese Football League, where he plays as a defender. External links
"He is one of my best pupils at the moment and adds to my list of pupils who have had England trials. Hopefully it will be third time lucky as we have already had two of my pupils representing England in the past." Acklam resident Ben was spotted by the England selectors while playing in national competitions at both club level and county level. Ben is no stranger to success in the bowls world, not only has he won Junior Player of the Year he is also Junior Singles Champion and got to the finals of the National double fours Under-25s with the county team. The junior section of the bowls club meets every Thursday Thursday: see week. at 4.30-6.30pm and Saturday 9-10am. Anyone aged between seven and 18 can play in the junior section. These sessions offer juniors the chance to play competitive bowls and learn the correct techniques and principles of playing. If you would like to take part in junior bowls pop down to any of the above sessions or call Thornaby Pavilion on 01642 763371. CAPTION(S): BOWLED OVER: Ben Suggitt, pictured in action, has been called up to the Under-25 England bowling squad AWARD: Ben Suggitt is pictured with the trophy he won when named Yorkshire Player Of The Year |
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