NIBA v NIPGBL Challenge Match 2025

This annual NIBA vs NIPGBL Challenge match was played at Balmoral BC last Friday with the rinks from the NIBA just victorious over the NIPGBL rinks by 99 to 84 shots. A closely contested contest played on a delightfully warm, sunny afternoon on green which speeded up as the sun shone down.

Congratulations to the NIBA fours from Antrim Lawn, Banbridge, B.E.T.S., Newcastle, Portadown & Whitehead. Commiserations to the NIPGBL fours from Belmont, Downpatrick, Hilden, Mossley, Old Bleach & Saintfield. Many thanks to all players involved.

Arvon Bickerstaff accepted the Challenge Cup from President Maurice on behalf of NIBA, reciprocated with Arvon presenting the Runners-up trophy to Maurice.

A very pleasant buffet was devoured very energetically by all after the presentations and our thanks to the caterers and Balmoral BC for hosting this event. 

Photographs are available on website under Gallery menu or via link NIBA v NIPGBL Challenge Match