Club Trophies for 2026
These are friendly competitions between club members that take place throughout the summer as follows:
Curtley Cup
This is a doubles competition in which pairs choose their own partner.
May 17th 2026
The Mardall, Phillip, Baker Bowl
This competition is for a pair of bowlers - one experienced and one beginner
June 7th 2026
Keith Drinkall Trophy
This cup is a handicap competition, so more experienced bowlers can compete equally against less experienced players, which has been presented annually since 1991
June 21st 2026
Silver Jacks Doubles
Silver Jacks is a pairs competition
July 12th 2026
President's Prize
This is also a handicap competition
July 26th 2026
The Club Cup
The Club Cup is a non-handicap (scratch) tournament to establish the best club bowler
August 9th 2026
Gloria Garnett Memorial Trophy
A handicap competition that we use to raise funds for good causes
August 30th 2026
The Development Trophy
A handicap competition for any member with a handicap of 5 or over
September 6th 2026
The Pethybridge Trophy
A handicap trophy for ladies
August 16th 2026
The Ladies' Cup
A non-handicap (scratch) competition for ladies
August 16th 2026
The Guilfoyle Trophy
The Guilfoyle Trophy is a team event for a mixed team of four and takes place at the end of the league season
Starting approx. 8th September 2026. Because of green maintenance, this trophy will not be held in 2026.
The Winners of the Trophy for 2026
Matty Simpson and Paul Drinkall receive the cup from President, James Mansley.
The winners of the trophy for 2026,
together with the runners up, Rob McLernon and Richard Lord, and President, James Mansley
The winners in 2026 were Martyn Foulds (right) and Richard Bell.
The photo shows them being presented with the award by sponsor, Hugh Mardell
Harry McEnearny receives the trophy from Paul and Rebecca Drinkall on behalf of Keith Drinkall
Photo shows Paul Drinkall, Harry McEnearny, Rebecca Drinkall, and runner up, Jan Corbridge
Winners for 2026, Dave Garnett and Lynda Moore, receive the trophy from President, James Mansley
Photo shows winners, Dave Garnett and Lynda Moore, with the runners up, Lucy Godson and Andrew Cleminson, and the President, James Mansley
Photo shows the winner of the cup for 2026, Mick Cox, with the runner up, Andrew Cleminson, and the President, James Mansley.
Winner of the cup for 2026, Mick Cox, receives the trophy from President, James Mansley
Photo shows the winner, Bryan Lord, with Club Chairman, Andy Sylvester
Photo shows Bryan Lord, Andy Sylvester, and runner-up, Matty Simpson
Photo shows all the entrants for 2026 together with the two winners
Photo shows the 2026 winner, Cath Rushton with the runner up, Jan Corbridge
Photo shows the 2026 winner, Jan Corbridge, with the runner up, Gina Carr.
Richard Baker was the winner, beating Ces Naylor in the final
The picture shows the winner and the runner up with Dave Garnett, who presented the trophy
Billy Fagan won the "Roll at a Bottle" competition. The picture shows the presentation by Ruth Davany, the CEO of the Children's Heart Foundation
The picture shows those involved in making the charity day such a success. We were able to present the Children's Heart Foundation with a staggering amount - almost £3,200
Stuart Webster is presented with the trophy by Hugh Mardall
Photo shows Stuart Webster and runner-up, Andy McAnearney
Picture shows the winner, Cathy Rushton with the trophy
Picture shows the GBC supporters.
The 2025 Gilfoyle Trophy was won by Rob McLernon's team - "The Carpet Baggers".
The photo shows the team from left to right: Carole Tunstall, Rob McLernon, Annette Smales and Cathy Rushton.