We’ve officially wrapped up another fantastic bowling season at Riverside Activity Zone Andover, celebrating the conclusion of both the Pairs League and the Singles League. The season finished in style with a lively and enjoyable presentation evening, bringing everyone together for a well-earned celebration. Removing ‘some’ of the competitive edge for a social bowl a brilliant opportunity to recognise the effort, commitment, and sportsmanship shown across both leagues.
Pairs League – A Competitive and Entertaining Season
After 45 games played by each team, the final Pairs League table showed just how competitive this season has been. Congratulations go to Split The Bed, who finished top of the table with an impressive 17,317 pinfalland 49 points, also topping several team award categories.
They were pushed hard all season by Pin Heads in second place and Bowling Stones in third, with the remaining teams never far behind and plenty of close matches throughout the campaign.
Final Pairs League Standings
- Split The Bed – 49 points
- Pin Heads – 45 points
- Bowling Stones – 42 points
- Easy Easy You Shut Up – 34.5 points
- String Pins – 33 points
- The Tumbleweeds – 21.5 points
Every team contributed to a fun, friendly, and competitive atmosphere, with results often coming down to the final frames.
Pairs League – Individual Award Highlights
Individual performances were outstanding across the season, with some excellent scores posted in both scratch and handicap categories:
- High Game Scratch: Lee B (257)
- High Game Handicap: Lee B (275)
- High Series Scratch: Jason T (685)
- High Series Handicap: Lee B (723)
- High Average: Jason T (192)
Pairs League – Team Award Highlights
Team performances were equally impressive, with Split The Bed dominating many of the top honours:
- High Game Scratch: Split The Bed (430)
- High Series Scratch: Split The Bed (1245)
- High Team Pinfall Scratch: Split The Bed (15,184)
- High Team Pinfall Handicap: Split The Bed (17,317)
Other teams also featured strongly across series and handicap awards, highlighting the depth of talent throughout the league.
Singles League – Individual Skill on Show
Running alongside the Pairs competition, the Riverside Activity Zone Singles League delivered a season full of strong performances, personal bests, and close competition. With 15 bowlers each completing 42 games, consistency and improvement played a huge role in shaping the final standings.
At the top of the table, Lee claimed first place with 46 points, closely followed by Ian Don 43 points. Both bowlers finished the season with a 175 average, setting the benchmark for the rest of the field.
The remainder of the league was tightly packed, with several bowlers recording noticeable improvements on last season and pushing hard for points each week.
Singles League – High Scores & Achievements
The Singles League saw some excellent high games and series throughout the season:
- High Game Scratch: 235 – Ian D
- High Game Handicap: 268 – Ian R
- High Series Scratch: 641 – Ian D
- High Series Handicap: 692 – Ian D
- Highest Average: 175 – Ian D & Lee B
Singles League – Season Awards
- Highest Handicap Pinfall:
🏆 Mark F – 8,128 pins - Most Improved Bowlers:
🏆 Mark F and Kevin P – both improving by 11 pins on last season’s average - Highest Average Overall:
🏆 Ian D and Lee B – 175
For full details of season high games and series, please refer to the league statistics tables.
Thank You & Looking Ahead
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in both leagues this season. Whether you were chasing titles, personal bests, or simply enjoying a weekly roll with friends, your participation is what makes bowling at Riverside Activity Zone so special.
Both the Pairs League and Singles League continue to be about more than just scores – they’re about community, friendly competition, and enjoying time on the lanes together.
If you’re thinking about getting involved next season, now is the perfect time. You don’t need to have a team ready, and new bowlers are always welcome – we’re more than happy to help people get started or matched up.
We’re already looking forward to the next season and hope to see both familiar faces and new ones back on the lanes soon. Both Riverside Leagues take part on alternating Wednesdays at 7pm. Keep an eye out for registration details, and feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information.
For more information, please contact the centre:
www.riversideactivityzone.co.uk
01264 568192