2009
2009
Teresa Pearson - Winner of the Bowls England Women's National 55 and Over Singles Competition
On 30th July, 2009 Teresa Pearson, representing Consett Park Bowling Club, won the Bowls England Women's National 55 and Over Singles Competition at Royal Leamington Spa.
Teresa beat Ms Andrea Dickenson from Brantham Athletic Bowling Club, Suffolk, in the final, winning the game 21-20.
Teresa with the trophy
The victory speech
The Road to the Final
Teresa qualified for the national singles by taking the Durham title at Hartlepool, in June.
At Royal Leamington Spa, the results were as follows, with Teresa representing Durham.
30th July
1st Round
Oxon 16 Durham 21
2nd Round
Durham 21 Cumbria 15
31st July
Quarter Final
Durham 21 Cornwall 14
Semi Final
Devon 19 Durham 21
Final
Suffolk 20 Durham 21
The winning score: 21-20
Chairman's Medal
In recognition of this achievement, Teresa was awarded the Chairman's Medal, Durham County Council's highest award.
The Durham County News reported that the Chairman of the County Council, Cllr Brian Myers was more than happy to award the Chairman's Medal to Teresa, saying "Teresa has won a national title against some very strong opposition and has shown what a good club they have in Consett. I hope her story encourages everyone, no matter their age or sport, to do the best they can."