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21.09.2009: SINGLES RANKING LIST - The ranking list has now been updated with points gained in this seasons Vic Cup sets singles tournament. Ian Ringsell still holds top spot, with Ali Strachan still in second place. John Wright Jnr has moved into sole possesion of third place. Big movers up the rankings after the Vic Cup are winner Kevin Brunton and runner-up Scott Brown who both move into the top ten. Many congratulations to Ian on securing the No.1 position in the Craigie singles ranking for the second successive year.

20.09.09: FRANK MULLEN TRIPLES - This year's end-of-season triples competition took place yesterday and an exciting days play culminated in a final between the triple of Kevin Brunton, Kenny Penman and Robert Walker taking on Ali Strachan, Gary Anderson and Eddie McHugh. Ali's team got off to the better start and raced to a 4-0 lead but Kevin's team fought back and eventually edged a closely contested match 7-5. Congratulation to Kevin, Kenny and Robert and commiserations to Ali, Gary and Eddie. Extra congratulations to Kevin who, after winning the Vic Cup singles on Friday night, won a second Craigie trophy inside 24 hours!

20.09.09: SENIOR PAIRS - This years Senior Pairs final was also played on Friday night and featured the pairs of Jim Murray & Ally Thomson against the team of Jack Shepherd & George Duncan. Jack and George were contesting their second final in a row after winning this competition last year. The match was a closely fought affair until the last few ends when Ally and Jim pulled clear to win the trophy. Congratulations to Jim and Ally and commiserations to George and Jack.

20.09.09: VIC CUP - This years Vic Cup final was played on Friday night. Both finalists, Scott Brown and Kevin Brunton, were on good form and treated the spectators to a tremendous match that went all the way to the end of the deciding set. Kevin got off to the better start and took the first set 7-1 but Scott fought back to claim the second set 7-5. The third set was nip and tuck then, with the scores tied at 5-5 Kevin scored 2 shots to take the win and claim his first Craigie singles title. Congratulations to Kevin and commiserations to Scott.

16.09.09: ALLAN PAIRS - The Final of this years Allan Pairs took place tonight. The teams were Colin Barclay & John Wright jnr vs Jim Thomson & Ian McLaughlan. Colin & John got off to a great start and lead 11-0 after four ends, shots were traded over the next seven ends making the score 17-7 to Colin & John going in to the second last end in which Jim and Ian got three shots to make it 17-10 leaving them needing a seven for an extra end, in the last end it was Colin & John who picked up one shot to take the title 18-10. Commiserations to Jim & Ian who played some great bowls to reach the final. Congratulations go to Colin & John who both win the competition for the first time. Extra congratulations also go to Colin as he wins his first trophy in the club. Photos of the final will be added a.s.a.p.

16.09.09: SENIOR PAIRS - This years Senior Pairs has reached the final stage. In this years final it will be the team of Jim Murray & Ally Thomson against the team of Jack Shepherd & George Duncan. This has the makings of a great match as both teams try to win the competition for the second time, with Jim & Ally winning it in 2007 and Jack & George being the current defending champs having won it last year.The match is due to be played Friday 18th September at 5.45pm. Good luck to both teams!

13.09.09: VIC CUP - This years Vic Cup has reached the final stage. In this years final it will be Kevin Brunton against Scott Brown. This has the making of a great game as Kevin looks to win his first competition in the club and Scott trys to win the Vic for the second time following his success in 2003. The Match is due to be played Friday 18th September at 5.45pm. Good luck to both players!

13.09.09: ALLAN PAIRS - This years Allan Pairs has reached the Final stage. In this years final it will be the team of Colin Barclay & John Wright jnr against the team of Jim Thomson & Ian McLaughlan. This has the makings of a good match as Colin, John & Ian try to win the competiton for the first time, while Jim trys to win it for a second time following his success of 2003. The match is due to be played on Wedensday 16th September at 5.45pm. Good Luck to both teams!

06.09.09: VIC CUP - This years Vic Cup has reached the semi-final stage. In the first semi its Kevin Brunton vs Colin Barclay, this has the makings of a good match as both players try to reach their first singles final in the club. The second semi sees George Gray vs Scott Brown, this also has the makings of a good match as George trys to reach his second singles final of the year and Scott trys to reach the final for the first time since 2003 when he won the competition. Both matches are due to be played on Thursday 10th September at 6pm. Good luck to all four semi finalists for their respective matches.

03.09.09: THOM BROWN PAIRS - The sheet is up for those who want to play in this years Thom Brown Pairs. If you want to play just put you and your partners name down on the sheet. The closing date for entries is the 11th of September.

03.09.09: MULLEN TRIPLES - The sheet is up for those who want to play in this years Mullen Triples. If you want to play just put you and your team mates names down on the sheet. the Closing date for entries is the 12th of September.

03.09.09: WILLIE KYDD TRIPLES - The draw for this years Willie Kydd has been made to see who you are playing with and against please go into the club and check the draw on the competition board. good luck to all that have entered!

03.09.09: UNDER 26 DRAW - The draw for this years Under 26's has been made, to see who you are playing check the Under 26's draw page by going to the competition button at the side or by clicking HERE. Good luck to all those who have entered!

02.09.2009: SINGLES RANKING LIST - The ranking list has been updated with points gained in this seasons Falconer singles tournament. Ian Ringsell still holds top spot, with Ali Strachan hot on his heels in second place. Stephen Swann, George Gray, Russell Brannan and Jack Reilly are the big movers up the rankings after having good runs in the 'Faccy'. To see the updated 'Top 50' list and details for all Craigie players please click on the link on left of this page.

30.08.09: ANGUS TOP FIVE - The latest round of the Top Five saw our team narrowly defeated 3-2 by Forfar BC. In what turned out to be a very close contest, there were wins for Vince Stewart & David Briggs, while our remaining three competitors Ali Strachan, Kevin Brunton & John Wright Jnr all lost by narrow margins.Congratulations to Forfar BC who now progress to the semi-final stage of the competition.

29.08.09: FALCONER SINGLES - Stephen Swann last night won the Falconer Singles title for the second time, defeating George Gray 21-18 in an exciting final. Both players had dominant spells in the game. George held the upper hand in the early stages but Stephen fought back well, not only to recover but to take control of the game. George though had other ideas and came back strongly to take the lead at 18-17. However, Stephen struck with a count of 4 to win the game & take the title, Falconer Singles Champion 2009. Well done to both players for a superb final!




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STANDING CUP FOURS '09

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OPENING DAY 2009

ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW

NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE

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