The annual U25 singles took place at St. Martins and for the first time a girls' competition was organised. The competition proved to be a good day for the Ross Bowling Club players, despite the terrible weather conditions.

Shaun Jones RBC beat Dan Holmes of Ledbury, in a preliminary match by 21-6. Dan Palmer RBC had a comfortable win over Mark Hewitt, Eastnor, in the quarterfinal by 21-3. 

In his quarterfinal Shaun Jones, the youngest player, played Tom Holmes, Ledbury. Shaun had to work very hard to win 21-8. In the two semi-finals Dan Palmer beat Tom Churchill, Eastnor, 21-13. Shaun Jones beat Ashley Edwards, Brimfield, 21-13. Shaun and Dan will play the final at Leominster Bowling Club on Saturday 14th July, 2012.

The female competition was between Abi Herbert of Kingsland, and Kate Williams from Ross, and was the longest game of the day.

Kate took the lead but Abi soon settled into her stride and took a 13-7 lead. Then Kate pulled back but Abi responded to lead 20-16; however Kate then picked up five shots to win 21-20.

Read the report of the latest results from Hereford Division 1 on page 22.