Despite two trials, Surrey's indoor team were unable to find a team to beat old enemy Kent who have proved dominant both outdoors and indoors, writes Geoff Martyr.

Surrey were behind from the first end at Victory IBL in Portsmouth a situation which never changed.

Kent appeared to show more enthusiasm and exuberance but Surrey's rink one, skipped by Ian Honnor, did try and set a good example.

Perhaps the selectors will be regretting their decision to leave some of their younger players who have great potential on the bench.

Surrey CIBA 105

Kent CIBA 130

Rink 1: Surrey: P Coleman, E Nolan, P Rogers, I Honnor, 18. Kent: K Fletcher, L Shoobridge, M Aers, A Thomson, 19. 2: K Philip, J Squires, J Cook, P Short, 17. A Robinson, C Hall, N Hornsby, T Heppell, 15. 3: B Short, D Wood, B Emanuel, A Hatto, 20. M Woodard, J Dunn, N Luck, G Charlton, 17. 4: N Carroll, G Vigor, D Clark, A Hawes, 13. D Mason, R Rowe, P Butcher, D Williams, 34. 5: S Maxted, R Strudwick, P Vamvacopoulos, B Jenkins, 14. P Gent, W Cheeseman, A Dunn, D Hanmore, 22. 6: S Barnett, I Ross, C Young, J Sussex, 23. M Johnson, C Elson, P Springate, P Barnicott, 23.

LADIES

Vivienne Trophy: Zone 10 Second Round draw (matches to be played on November 15): Old Coulsdon v Croydon; Sutton v Cambridge Park; Donyings v Crystal Palace; Hounslow v Mole Valley.

FRIENDLIES

King George Field 160

Banks BA 117

Rink 1: KGF: N Frampton, J Lowes, A Martin, F Turner, 29. Banks: J Bird, 13. 2: J Barella, D Early, S Taylor, K Hartfield, 28. C Carless 16. 3: J Gumbrell, J Worthington, A Alexander, 15. M Haigh, 23. 4: D Makins, A Moore, D Ballard, D Parry, 20. D Todd, 22. 5: B Shelley, G Anderson, B Dennison, B Shipton, 22. P Grierson, 18. 6: D Wood, J Harper, P Hill, A Warren, 10. J Doerr, 17. 7: M Ver, J Garbutt, G Roberts, T Carter, 36. C Rand, 8.

King George Field 151

Worthing Pav 121

Rink 1: King George Field: J Hedges, R Snow, I Black, D Leach, 25. Worthing Pav: D Thomas, 12. 2: F Nash, D Earl, K Mann, P Wessier, 20. D Mahoney, 15. 3: P Beeson, K Henderson, T Carter, T Clary, 26. A Vickers, 14. 4: C Daniels, K Langley, L Nelson, B Thomas, 22. E Barry, 18. 5: L Caulder, A Martin, D Davies, C Brown, 20. T Hancock, 18. 6: D Brown, P Beard, P Thorogood, L Smith, 16. K Hewitt, 23. 7: J Bareala, B Pritchard, S Taylor, J Sukhu, 22. T Fitzgerald, 21.

King George Field IBC 141

Herga IBC 96

Rink 1: King George Field: B Pantling, L Lapensee, B Butler, I Durham, 29. Herga: R Allen, 18. Rink 2: P Ungless, B Reid, R Williams, D Pogson, 22. R Brown, 24. 3: D Earl, M Bean, G Archer, T Clary, 24. M Douglas, 8. 4: G Hughes, N Hasan, R Thomas, G Beddall, 25, J Enticutt, 10. 5: K Mann, L Nutley, R Skinner, J Sukhu, 22. M Mills, 20. 6: J Bailey, T Josolyne, J Guinnard, J Round (Capt), 19. E Prior, 16.

Despite playing three strong sides King George Field enjoyed three convincing victories.

Sutton IBC 96

Surrey CIBA (Executive) 138

Rink 1: Sutton: R Wicks, C Cox, D Hunter, M Doherty, 19. Surrey: B Cunningham, A McSweeney, R Taylor, 18. 2: C Tagg, G Webb, J Hudnott, T Wills, 19. C Rew, V Wheal, C Radley, B Wessier, 18. 3: J Barden, R Worby, J Watkins, N Asten (Capt), 9. D Homes, D M Knight, A Medlin, D Miller (Pres) 29. 4: L Kemp, G Kent, J Hurley, J Ledger, 23. D Anderson, C Smith, R Ward, F Jewell, 24. 5: P Miller, P Turtle, R Watson, T Soper, 13. D Abbott, H Harman, D Knight, D Francis, 26. 6: P Nolan, D Turner, G Robinson, R Willson 13. D Castle, R Hodgkinson, G Nash, R Pollitt 23.

A resounding win for the Surrey Executive. County president David Miller, playing against his own club, did Sutton few favours as his rink won by 20 points.

Hounslow 68

Sutton IBC 88

Rink 1: Sutton: R Gardner, P Nash, J Gibson, B Salway 33. Hounslow: J Gervis 10. 2: D Evans, A Cooper, E Mitchell, J Cocoracchio 12. B Fletcher 24. 3: R Searl, M Clithero, E Rust, J Bolton 24. P Duffy 21. 4: P Scott, C Millard, P Medlin, B Jones 19. R White 16.

Sutton won three rinks out of four including a good win on Brian Salway's rink.

Mixed friendly: Sutton IBC 120 Sale 104.

l Sutton lost to Sevenoaks in the EIBZ National over 60's double rink by 16 shots.

BUPA Care Homes UK Singles

We would be interested to hear your views on the new format for this televised tournament being held in Blackppol this week.

Let us know your views on the following: 1 dress/style; 2 carpet, colour; 3 playing one end; 4 strike blue; 5 BBC interviews; 6 Any other remarks.

Write to Geoff Martyr, Bowls Column, c/o Sports Desk, Comet/ News, Unecol House, 819 London Road, North Cheam, SM3 9BN.

November 12, 2001 12:00