The Women’s National Fours Championship, sponsored by Dorset Bowls Resort, is down to the final four after today’s play at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

The first semi-final will feature Carole Baker, Sam Coverdale, Suzanne King and Jackie Devitt (Norfolk BC, Norfolk) who face Lauren Hackett, Hayley James, Emma Cooper and Harriet Stevens (Kings BC, Devon).

The second semi-final sees Hayley Robinson, Margaret Watson, Michelle Sykes and Sue Allen (Swinton BC, Yorkshire) play Steph Pinson, Sandie Smith, Bridget Hodder and Penny Cresswell (Poole Park BC, Dorset).

The semi-finals are scheduled for 9.30am tomorrow.

Results:

Last 16:

Swinton, Yorks (S Allen) bt Cleethorpes, Lincs (A Gowshall) 22-21;

Workington, Cumb (V Forster) bt Littleport, Cambs (E Falkner) 19-11;

Borough of Eye, S’folk (S Bernard) bt Ponteland, N’land (G Stapleton) 22-9;

Poole Park, D’set (P Cresswell) bt Brimfield and Little Hereford, H’ford (J Cole) 19-15;

Gloucester City, Gloucs (R Hughes) bt Oxford City & County, Oxon (K Hawes) 21-15;

Norfolk, N’folk (J Devitt) bt Portishead RBL, S’set (M Gozna) 23-13;

Waddesdon, Bucks (V Room) bt Potton, Beds (J Bryant) 20-8;

Kings, Devon (H Stevens) bt Kingsthorpe, N’hants (S Tansley) 19-8;

Quarter-final:

Swinton, Yorks (S Allen) bt Workington, Cumb (V Forster) 19-18;

Poole Park, D’set (P Cresswell) bt Borough of Eye, S’folk (S Bernard) 24-22;

Norfolk, N’folk (J Devitt) bt Gloucester City, Gloucs (R Hughes) 26-16;

Kings, Devon (H Stevens) bt Waddesdon, Bucks (V Room) 23-14;

Official photographs can be viewed and purchased at: www.bobsaundersphotography.co.uk/bowls-events

Entry to the championships is free of charge. Chargeable parking is available in Victoria Park and in nearby town centre car parks. The Tournament Office will be open daily from 8.30am until close of play. Should you have any queries related to the National Championships please telephone 07444 272672.