Eastbourne Motoring Centre Completes a Hat-Trick at Eastbourne Rotary Club’s Skittles Championship
Eastbourne Motoring Centre win third consecutive Rotary Skittles Championship at Saffrons Sports Club, raising more than £2,000 for local charities.
EMC Award Presentation in Eastbourne Fiat's Showroom
The Rotary Club of Eastbourne proudly hosted its third annual Skittles Championship, with 42 teams of six players competing over four evenings, using a maximum of seven lanes per night. More than 250 competitors took part, all eager to compete for the four evening trophies and the overall Annual Championship shield.
Nightly Winners
Four teams achieving the highest number of toppled skittles each night were presented with a trophy:
- Monday: LMDB Accountants – 289 points
- Tuesday: Sovereign Harbour Bowls Club – 286 points
- Wednesday: Eastbourne Motoring Centre Team Two – 315 points (new championship record)
- Thursday: Quay Players – 300 points
Eastbourne Motoring Centre’s Team Two were the overall winners, chalking up a hat-trick of victories. The highest individual score was a formidable 18.
Charity Success
The championship was not only about competition but also about giving back. It successfully raised more than £2,000 for the Rotary Benevolent Fund, supporting a range of local charities.
Support and Sponsorship
The event was sponsored by Stephen Rimmer Solicitors and supported by other generous local businesses, including Eastbourne Motoring Centre, Mr Cherry Picker, Metro Bank, LMDB Accountants, the Lansdowne Hotel, and the Art House. The Rotary Club also thanked the Sea Cadets, Defiant Sports, and Kinship for their help in re-setting the skittles during matches.
Organisers’ Comments
Rotarian Ian Huke said:
“It was another fantastic week. Not only was the weather kind to us, but the grounds were incredibly well prepared. The sports club staff were extremely helpful and supportive throughout; the hot dogs were delicious! The teams said how much they had enjoyed themselves and that they were looking forward to being back with us.”He added:
“Best of all, we raised a considerable sum of money which will benefit local charities. What a week – skittles are now a firm summertime favourite in Eastbourne.”
Trophy Presentation
Eastbourne Motoring Centre Team Two were presented with their trophy and the Annual Championship shield at their Eastbourne Fiat Showroom.
Next Year
The fourth annual Skittles Championship is scheduled for the week of 15 June, and excitement is already building to see whether Eastbourne Motoring Centre can make it four wins in a row — or whether a new challenger will claim the title.
