Sat 20th May, Moira Report by Ray
The five East Midlands clubs taking part had each played in this competition on at least one previous occasion, with the holders of the Bass Shield, Leicester, having won the trophy in each of the last four years. However, this year Leicester, without their number one player, David Bell, failed to secure a place in the play-off, finishing second to Ashby “B” (Martin, Richard T and Ray) in the morning block play. The other block was won by Ashby “A” (Christine, Mike and Tim).
In the afternoon, winning four games out of six was enough for Ashby “A” to secure the Bass Shield. Whilst several players finished the competition with four or five wins, there was just one who won all six games, so Chris Jackson (Long Eaton) took home the Coors Cup.
Despite varying amounts of rain throughout the day players appreciated the Moira courts which, thanks to Martin, were in very good condition.
Winner of the Bass Shield: Ashby “A”
Winner of the Coors Cup: Chris Jackson