HOSTING SOUTHPORT CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2026

Southport Champion of Champions 2026

Sponsored By John Hughes

THIS COMPETITION IS BEING HELD AT AINSDALE BC, 772 A LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT.

ON SATURDAY 25TH APRIL, 10AM START.

This is a 32 singles “invitational” competition, that puts together some of the best performing Southport bowlers from last season, some previous winners and a couple of wild cards.

So come along and support your club mates and friends.

Enjoy the bowls, banter and refreshments at Ainsdale BC. The green looks fantastic, thanks to the efforts of Haydn Preece and his team.

There will be bacon sandwiches available from around 9am, Tea, Coffee, Sandwiches & Cakes available all day and a BBQ in the afternoon. I am advised that there will be alcoholic beverages to purchase at the green also. Ainsdale BC will also be running a raffle to help raise funds for their club.

Trophies kindly donated by John Hughes.

Confirmed participants –

Alistair Adams (Defending Champion)

Brian Fairclough (2025 Runner-Up)

Dave Croot (Vets Division 1 Merit)

Alex Anderson (Vets Division 2 Merit)

Dave Parsons (Vets Division 3 Merit)

Jim Halsall (LV Premier Division Merit)

Dave Stringfellow (LV First Division Merit)

Andy Draper (Parks Premier Division Merit)

Andy Bradley (Parks Division 1 Merit)

Karen Holding (Parks Division 2 Merit)

Gwen Clark (Ladies Afternoon Division 1 Merit)

Carrol Whittaker (Ladies Friday Afternoon Merit)

Neil Rigden (Federation Team Merit)

Fergal Wright (Federation President’s Day)

Sharon Rigden (Ladies Inter-Town Team Merit)

Lynda Edge (Ladies Inter-Town Team 2 Merit)

Stephen Mcmanus (LV Handicap Singles)

Chrissy Mcmanus (LV Handicap Pairs)

Peter Wilson (LV Handicap Pairs)

Colin Edge (LV Individuals)

Colin Moore (LV Pairs)

John Greenwood (LV Pairs)

Michael Milne (LV Presidents Day)

Mike Kellett (Southport Winter League Merit)

David Charlesworth (Southport Winter League Top16)

Roy Webster (Alan Burgess Memorial)

Bill Makin (Host Club Men’s Champion)

Anne Lowe (Host Club Ladies Champion)

Tim Hodge (Previous ‘Champion of Champions’)

Chris Porter (Previous ‘Champion of Champions’)

Bobby Marshall (Junior Wild Card)

Parker Aitchinson (Junior Wild Card)

— feeling excited at The Ainsdale Club.