ON THE GREEN
Message From Rosemary
Thank you to all who contributed to the lovely bouquet of flowers that Keith kindly delivered to me on Saturday evening.
Your gesture was much appreciated but it has been my privilege to be part of such a lovely group of people. You have all been so friendly and encouraging to each other that it is me who feels honoured to have been part of the chummy sessions.
I was so sorry not to have been with you on Saturday afternoon but Covid prevented my attendance. I hope you all enjoyed the afternoon and showed off your skills in a 'real' game and you got to appreciate all the fun and friendship that bowls can offer.
Kindest regards Rosemary
History of the OK TROPHY
The 'OK Trophy' was born in 2003.
As Fixtures Secretary I had already instigated 4 annual fixtures with Keyworth - Home and Away on Thursdays and Saturdays.
We had a very friendly and competitive relationship and, as it was my Presidents year, I thought it would add spice to the Fixtures if we had something to play for.
I had built up a good rapport with the Keyworth President - John Cowley - who sadly is no longer with us, and it was decided between the 2 of us to inaugurate a Trophy to play for.
It was decided that a cut glass vase would be appropriate and the 'OK TROPHY' was born, paid for 50/50 by the 2 Clubs.
These Fixtures became extremely popular and very keenly contested.
This year would have been the 20th year the 'Trophy' would have been played for - if Covid hadn't intervened and taken away the Fixtures in 2020 and 2021.
For 15 years things went along smoothly with Oakham leading 9 - 6 inthe matches.
Unfortunately in 2018 Keyworth decided to drop the Thursday fixtures as they clashed with their Nottingham League commitments.
This was a great shame with us now playing only in the 2 Saturday fixtures in our last 3 years of competition.
In the 3 years when we have only played 2 matches per season Oakham have won twice and Keyworth once making the current score for the 18 years of matches 11 - 7 to Oakham
However the competition for the 'Trophy' remains strong,and hard fought over, as shown this year with Oakham winning by the narrow margin of 16 shots.
Long may the OK Trophy continue to flourish.
Here are the results from the start:
4 matches per season
2003 Oakham +52 shots
2004 Keyworth +50 "
2005 Keyworth +22 "
2006 Oakham +29 "
2007 Oakham +122 "
2008 Keyworth +18 "
2009 Keyworth +43 "
2010 Oakham +16 "
2011 Keyworth +26 "
2012 Keyworth +13 "
2013 Oakham +12 "
2014 Oakham +47 "
2015 Oakham +19 "
2016 Oakham +39 "
2017 Oakham +117 "
2 matches per season2
2018 Keyworth +29 shots
2019 Oakham +16 "
2020 Not played - Covid
2021 " "
2022 Oakham +16 shots
TOTAL TO DATE OAKHAM 11 KEYWORTH 7
Chris Wallis