Manawatu Indoor Bowls representatives have won the 67th Welch Trophy, the symbol of supremacy in New Zealand Indoor Bowls at Expressions - Civic Centre Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt at the weekend.
After a 14 year drought Manawatu fought off very strong challenges from Counties, Waikato and a fast finishing Ashburton.
Final Standings were Manawatu 101, Counties 96.5, Ashburton 96, Waikato 95, Upper Hutt Valley 77.5, Southland 74.
The top player of the tournament was Jason Parker from Counties who won the Edgar Family Trophy which was awarded for the second time.
