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Keith Hartley with Liberty Trophy

Durham Win County Championship 2008

It was a tremendous thrill for me to receive the Liberty Trophy on behalf of our County following the win over Hampshire at Nottingham. I experienced a mixture of emotions which left me speechless! Not normally a failing of mine!!!

I was so very proud of our team's performance in registering a record 9th victory in this competition and with the players we have available I know there is still more to come! Next year? Please!

Throughout the season the squad have gone about their work letting their bowls do the talking, while off the green our supporters have made sure our team had all the vocal backing possible. On behalf of the players and officials - our grateful thanks to our travelling support.

Whilst it is only right that the players receive the accolades they so richly deserve I must give my thanks to Team Manager, Norman Routledge, for his work behind the scenes and on match days, and to my executive officers for their support throughout the year. Commiserations to Secretary, Dave Morgan, whose health problem prevented him taking his place in the team.

I wish to congratulate all those players who qualified to play in the National Finals especially the two finalists in the Singles, Gary R Smith and Glen Skipp. It was marvellous for the County to achieve another first! We are proud of you both!! Of course there can only be one winner thus I give my heartiest congratulations to you Gary - Champion of England - on your victory.

Keith Hartley, President
Durham County IBA

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Durham County Indoor Bowling Association

There are 17 Indoor Bowls Clubs within the Durham County Association. Each year it enters a team in the national Liberty Trophy knockout competition. It also runs an Under 25 team, and a Seniors, 60+ , team which has had great success in both the Midland Counties League and in the Norhern Counties League. It is the current holder of both titles. The Association organises three inter club league competitions including one for Veterans and also holds County Champion of Champions knockout competitions.

Over the years the County has won the Liberty Trophy nine times. Players from the County have achieved successes in National events and many have gone on to represent England internationally.