Abergavenny Petanque Club enjoyed their best ever season ever in the Big League and Cup.
This is the 18th season of the Petanque Big League which has four divisions and 41 teams.
A strong performance by the Abergavenny Clarets with a opening run of 10 games without defeat saw them become Division One Champions - the first time the club has achieved this accolade.
They were also the Cup winners but were demoted to the runner up spot on a technicality, but nevertheless it was a superb season for the Clarets.
In Division Two, the Abergavenny Reds were relegated and will play their petanque in Division Three next season, but although disappointed they should remain encouraged that two of their wins were against the two promoted sides, the Wheatsheaf Eagles and Ponthir.
The club had no team in Division Three this season but in Division Four the Abergavenny Blues were Champions and won promotion to Division Three.
Also in this very competitive division were Abergavenny Golds who finished fourth Club Competitions.
Other results are as follows.
Singles: Cup Winner - Tim Breakwell. Runner up - Martin Herbert.
Shield Winner - Gareth Howells. Runner up - Peter McCarthy.
Plate Winner - David Bloor. Runner up - David James.
Bowl Winner - Clive Howells. Runner up - Joan Mathews.
Doubles: Cup Winners - John Prosser/Diane Wilce. Runners up - Gareth Howells/Wayne Young.
Shield Winners - Andy Pook/Jeanette Bush. Runners up - David James/Norman Davies.
Triples: Cup Winners - Andy Pook/Wayne Young/Norman Davies. Runners up - Gareth Howells/David Bloor/Tim Breakwell.
The club’s AGM was held in December. It was well attended and chaired by President Clive Howells.
The President reported on a first class season.
He reported that the club have continued working with Disability Sport Wales Development Officer Mark Foster, and Schools Development Officer Laura James, and continued their involvement with Tudor Gate Community Centre ’ My Day My Life’ Group.
He thanked the Executive Committee, Secretary Andy Pook, Treasurer David Bloor, Club Captain Gareth Howells and the Team Captains, Mathew Howells (Clarets), Noman Davies (Blues), John Woodier (Reds) and David Bloor (Golds), for there support during the season.
The Treasurer Mr David Bloor presented his audited accounts that showed the club was in a good financial position.
The Club Captain Gareth Howells thanked all Members for their support, and the teams for their commitment, and congratulated Andy Pook, Ian and Julie Bailey on representing Wales this Year.
Election of Officers for 2017
President - Mr Clive Howells
Secretary - Mr Andy Pook
Treasurer - Mr David Bloor
Club Captain - Mr Gareth Howells
Clarets Captain - T.B.C.
Blues Captain - Mr Norman Davies
Reds Captain - Mr John Woodier
Golds Captain - Mr David Bloor