Hillcrest Classic Competition: Past Winners
Since its inception, the Hillcrest Classic has been one of the most prestigious and competitive crown green bowling tournaments in the region. Over the years, it has seen some of the finest bowlers compete for the title. Below is a list of the proud champions and runners-up who have left their mark on the history of the competition.
Past Winners
2023
Winner: G Coates
Runner-up: C Kelly
2022
Winner: I Booth
Runner-up: J Wilcox
2019
Winner: J Hanson
Runner-up: G Hickey
2018
Winner: S Coupe
Runner-up: A Wider
2017
Winner: GI Wilson
Runner-up: T Hanson
2016
Winner: G Ellis
Runner-up: J Mordue
2015
Winner: G Ellis
Runner-up: R Hitchen
2014
Winner: W Ditchfield
Runner-up: S Coupe
2013
Winner: S Coupe
Runner-up: P Dudley
2012
Winner: G Ellis
Runner-up: R Goddard
2011
Winner: W Ditchfield
Runner-up: S Coupe
2010
Winner: G Ellis
Runner-up: I Nicholson
2009
Winner: GI Wilson
Runner-up: J Derby
2008
Winner: S Copeland
Runner-up: G Cookson
2007
Winner: J Derby
Runner-up: A Spragg
2006
Winner: J Derby
Runner-up: R Hitchen
2005
Winner: GI Wilson
Runner-up: A Cairns
2004
Winner: T Johnstone
Runner-up: P Sigsworth
2003
Winner: A Ferris
Runner-up: R Hitchen
2002
Winner: G.I Wilson
Runner-up: G Hickey
2001
Winner: C McDonald
Runner-up: S. Hirst
2000
Winner: C Mordue
Runner-up: D Griffiths
1999
Winner: A Spragg
Runner-up: P Craig
1998
Winner: G Ellis
Runner-up: K Strutt
1997
Winner: D Copeland
Runner-up: GI Wilson
1996
Winner: J Hodson
Runner-up: P Fielding
1995
Winner: C Bebbington
Runner-up: G Hirst
1994
Winner: T Johnstone
Runner-up: A Broadhurst
1993
Winner: S Copeland
Runner-up: T Johnstone
1992
Winner: GI Wilson
Runner-up: R Nicholson
1991
Winner: R Hitchen
Runner-up: W Munro
1990
Winner: M Leach
Runner-up: G Dawson
1989
Winner: S Copeland
Runner-up: C Livesey
1988
Winner: GM Barden
Runner-up: S Copeland
1987
Winner: B Duncan
Runner-up: R Hitchen
1986
Winner: R Nicholson
Runner-up: S Copeland
1985
Winner: B Duncan
Runner-up: R Hitchen
1984
Winner: R Hitchen
Runner-up: R Nicholson
1983
Winner: D Armitage
Runner-up: P Tilley
1982
Winner: K Strutt
Runner-up: R Armson
1981
Winner: V Lee
Runner-up: R Armson
1980
Winner: B Starky
Runner-up: R Nicholson
1979
Winner: GM Barden
Runner-up: M Leach
1978
Winner: GM Barden
Runner-up: R Nicholson
1977
Winner: M Leach
Runner-up: J Taylor
1976
Winner: D Mercer
Runner-up: GM Barden
Honouring Tradition and Excellence
The Hillcrest Classic represents not just competition, but a long-standing tradition of sportsmanship and dedication to the sport of crown green bowling. Year after year, these bowlers have demonstrated incredible skill and determination, and their names are forever etched into the history of this esteemed tournament.
Join Us for the Next Hillcrest Classic!
Think you have what it takes to become the next champion? Keep an eye on our events page for details on next year’s Hillcrest Classic Competition and find out how you can participate.
