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Saundersfoot has always had a strong production line of junior players going through the ranks from beginners right through to junior internationals.When you look back over the years the likes of Berwyn Dennis, Steve Poole both under 25 internationals. Simon Evans who played for the Welsh indoor team and also won a number of open tournaments including the Gold Cup & Silver Bowl in the Tenby. Not to be out done by the girls with Barbara Pendlebury, Jayne Dickenson, Jo Lewis all repersenting Wales and Under 25 level, and last but not least Sarah Mansbridge (sister of Simon) who went on to play for the Senior Ladies Welsh team and also represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpa. There also a number of county players David Poole, Myrddin Dennis, Mark Woods, Mark Poole, Oliver Dugmore, Phil Morris, Paul Morris,Matthew Dick but to name a few, and the latest in the long line of juniors to progress to higher standards is young Joe Dennis and Gemma Amos.

 

 

 
This year we had a very successful junior open tournament with some first class bowling. In the open for 2009 we will be improving the prize money and extending the entries. Details will follow in the new year.
 
We coached in the summer on a Wednesday evening and will continue this in 2009.
 
Two of our juniors had very successful year with both Gemma Amos and Joe Dennis playing for the senior teams.
 
Gemma Amos besides being a very accomplished swimmer is fast becoming a very good bowler. This year she competed in the Pembrokeshire under 25s and was runner up in the 2wood singles as well as winning her first senior tournament at Saundersfoot.We are always looking for more coaches to help with the juniors and this gives you a chance to put something back into the sport. Anyone wanting any more details on how to become a coach can contact Nev Ruff on 01834 812605.

 
Sarah Mansbridge with the medals she won at the Atlantic Rim games
 
 
 

Joe Dennis has also completed a first class season playing regularly for the Saundersfoot senior side. Winning the Whitland open tournament, Runner up in the County under 18s,winning the club Handicap,Runner up in both the club pairs 2&4 wood,and being part of the County Under 25s that got to the Final of the Welsh double rinker narrowly losing to a strong Vale of Glamorgan Team, and to cap his season off was awarded the Captains shield for 2008