Our first fixture of the season starts with our visit to Banbury Cross Indoor, a fixture not too many are keen to play, as they prefer to play outdoor and, as yet had always come away defeated.  However Sunday saw us victorious for the first time with a comprehensive victory by 90 shots to 68.  The game was played as a 6 triples over 16 ends and introduced 2 new members to our squad, Len Selby and Michael Gudge, who I have to say helped on 2 of the successful rinks and it is hoped we will see them frequently over the coming season.

Rink 1  -  Lead  -  Cliff Hall

               No. 2  -  Pete Griffin

               Skip    -  Chris Skidmore

This was a game of 2 halves as, after 8 of the 16 ends Skiddies rink were 11-4 ahead, but they obviously took their foot off the accelerator and failed to win any of the remaining 8 ends and went down 11-15.

Rink 2  -  Lead  -  Nigel Eley

               No. 2  -  Finlay Jelfs

               Skip    -  Ted Eley

This was a very close game and after 10 ends Ted's rink were just 1 shot behind 6-7, but again could only win 2 of the remaining 6 ends and eventually went down 10-16.

Rink 3  -  Lead  -  Paul Jelfs

               No. 2  -  Mick Gudge

               Skip    -  Mick Jelfs

This was a very close game for the first 7 ends, when the score was 4-4, but Mick's rink then showed their authority winning 7 of the remaining 9 ends and coming out comfortable winners 20-6.

Rink 4  -  Lead  -  Jill Hart

               No. 2  -  Mick Wilkins

               Skip    -  Bryan Ogilvie

The Captains rink were never behind throughout the game, although it was very tight for the first 7 ends, but apart from conceding a 4 on the final end, they went on to record a victory 19-11.

Rink  5  -  Lead  -  Pete Sutton

                No. 2  -  Len Selby

                Skip    -  Phil Gladden

After 3 ends Phil's rink were 1-3 down but only allowed the opposition to win 4 of the remaining 13 ends to record a comfortable win 17-7.

Rink  6  -  Lead  -  Paul Jones

                No. 2  -  John Standen

                Skip    -  Dave Bryant

This was a very close game throughout and it looked like Dave's rink would come out victorious but unfortunately they lost the last 3 ends and had to settle for a draw 13-13.

A very enjoyable afternoon, especially with the victory and it is hoped this will continue for the coming outdoor season.