Over the weekend the Welsh Ladies Under 25 international team competed at the at Ffrith Indoor Bowling Club, North Wales. The team played England, Scotland and Ireland, finishing third on the table.

The team was led by Team Manager R Harvey, Welsh President B Broad and Team Captain S Brain. R Thompson received her first Welsh cap during the series. While experienced players R Williams and J Staton were recalled into the team.

Wales were defeated by England in the opening match 94-52, following three rink loses and one win. During the afternoon session Wales played a strong Scotland side and were defeated overall 92-49, with three rink loses and one win. Sunday morning the Welsh ladies faced Ireland, where they took a win on all four rinks with an overall margin of 94-58. The  rink of T Rees, K Dickinson/H Deem, A Butten and K Thomas were undefeated during the series.

Congratulations to Scotland who claimed the Acle Trophy for only the third time in their history.

Results:

Wales 52 – 94 England

Scotland 108 – 47 Ireland

Wales 49 – 92 Scotland

England 110 – 50 Ireland

Scotland 90 – 55 England

Wales 94 – 58 Ireland

Full results available on the BIIBC website:

https://www.biibc.org.uk/biwibc-under-25s/2023