European Championships 2014

The European Championships were in Croatia, play started on Sunday 22nd June. Wales are represented by two self-funding teams. Open team: Patrick Jourdain, Diane Kurbalija (playing captain), Filip Kurbalija, Richard Plackett, Mike Pownall and Patrick Shields. Seniors team: Paul Gagne & Diana Harris, Beth & Barry Wennell, Liam Sheridan & John Beard with coach Laura Woodruff.

The Open Team finished 16th of 18 in their qualifying group with 7 wins, 1 draw, 9 losses
The Seniors were 25th of 26 in the qualifying event, but improved to finish 7th of 14 in the consolation final

Most of the Welsh contingent (Laura, Paul and Di arrived later)

Results etc at the EBF results page. Read Patrick Shields's reports here.