Epic Battle

Date: 27/11/11
Location: SW4
Weather: Overcast with sunny intervals
Extreme Rating: * *
Consumables: Boule and coffee

Result: 1. D. Woolridge 223 points 2. T. Wort 198 points.

Match Report: Epic. Truely epic. Woolridge and Wort boule-battled for over three, maybe four hours, without break, in this Extreme Boule Marathon. The match saw Kissers, Double Kissers, Swan Rounds, Natural Collinson Rounds and much more. As the scores increased so did the pressure, with Wort collapsing to his knees at one point. Physical, Mental and Spiritual exhaustion was apparent, but both players battled on like a Jurassic Park veloceraptor trying to get into a kitchen. Ultimately it was Woolridge that managed to figure out the preverbial door handle with his preverbial dinosaur claw, claiming victory and taking him ever closer to the Number One Spot in the World Rankings. Ben Martin better watch out...

Shot of the Day: Any one of the double kissers that were witnessed.

A Bitter Sweet Roller Coaster

Date: 27/11/11
Location: SW4
Weather: Getter finer
Extreme Rating: *
Dangers and Annoyances: Fear of a rum flashback
Consumables: Hot coffee

Result: 1. D. Woolridge 4 points 2 = G. Searle 3 points 2 = T. Wort 3 points

Match Report: In a short timed match, Woolridge claimed another victory with some sweet boule action. However it was Searle that won the admiration of Extreme Boule fans with his decision to play two extra rounds after the agreed finishing time, despite being in the lead. These two final rounds saw Woolridge take the lead and claim victory, leaving Searle to ponder what might have been.

Shots of the Day: All of Searle's shots in the final two rounds represent boule being played for the love of boule.

Waterman Returns!

Date: 27th November
Location: London SW4
Weather: Fine and crisp
Extreme Rating: *
Danger and Annoyances: Time
Consumables: Sweet Tea.

Result: 1. R Waterman 8 points 2. D Woolridge 7pts 3. T Wort 6 pts 4. G Searle 3 pts

Match Report: On a fine November morning, R. Waterman, a veteran of the Extreme Boule scene, returned to the world championship. Having some of the finest Extreme Boule terrain outside his training camp in Edale, Waterman soon shrugged off the rustiness to outplay and out nerve three of the the current Top 5 players in the world. With a set end time of 10am, each boule played was smeared with tension, with the first recorded episode of High-Jacking. It all ended with Waterman sauntering off the pitch and back to the Peak District with a 4th place in the World Rankings and eye on the the number one spot. Incredible scenes!

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Clapham Common Autumn Match

Date: 13/11/11

Location: Clapham Common.
Weather: Unseasonable warmth.
Extreme Rating: *
Dangers & Annoyances: Frisky Labrador.
Consumables: Extra Strong Mints.

Result:

D. Woolridge 3

S. Murphy 3
D. Murphy 1
M. Murphy 0

Match Report:

A family matched proved that boule skill runs in the family. The Murphy's accuracy was something to behold. That was until, another blood line was introduced. Woolridge, clearly rattled the Murphi and was allowed to collect three consecutive points.

Shot of the match goes to S. Murphy who came away with a splendid 'Kisser'. Double points!

New Rule

After some deliberation a new Extreme Boule rule has blossomed into existance. The rule relates to kissers and their associated points. The rule is thus: A single boule touching the jack (referred to a a kisser) will result in a doubling of the point, resulting in two points for the player. If a player has two boule kissing the jack, the points are trippled (2 x 3) thus resulting in six points. A triple kisser (never before recorded), will earn a quadrupling of points (3 x 4) thus resulting in 12 points. A quadruple kisser (highly unlikely) will earn 20 points (4 x 5).

Halfway Halloween Match

Date: 29 - 30th October Location: Halfway, near Llandovery Weather: Bright and breezy Extreme Rating: * * * * * * Dangers and Annoyances: Boule slip, Roman ghosts

Result

1. D. Woolridge 127

2. T. Wort 118

3. S. Moss 6

4. S. Jones 3

= K. Harrison 3

6. S. Murphy 2

= M. Wort 2

8. G. Thomas 1

= C. Davies 1

10. N. S. Moss 0

Match Report: An epic weekend long battle in the Llandovery wilds saw Woolridge claim an historic victory with the highest ever points total on record. Pioneering the Jack chasing technique, Woolridge outwitted his opponents and some zombies whilst simultaneously climbing Y Pigwn. Various terrain was encountered including what has been described as an Extreme Boule pitch from heaven (OS map grid reference: SN 830 314 GB). The match was also notable for the first ever extreme boule round held inside the remains of a roman camp. Several new players joined the scene with Jones and Harrison showing some nice touches. Both Woolridge and Wort are said to be suffering physical and mental exhaustion.

Shot of the Day: Woolridge claimed his 127th point and the match with a splendid last round destructo boule knocking Wort's potential double kisser out of contention.