THE semi-finals and finals of the National Championships take place this Saturday and Sunday at Lanarkshire Indoor Bowling Club.

Ardrossan’s Jack Montgomerie, Kevin Donnachie and Calum Williamson will be in action as they stake their claim in the Triples, whilst Prestwick’s Craig Lindsay and 2014 Commonwealth Games double gold medallist Paul Foster MBE will be looking to secure the Pairs title.

Prestwick’s Darren Weir has been selected to represent Scotland in the Under 18’s Internationals to be held in Northern Ireland in October.

Weir will play in the Singles, and skip the Pairs, in the 10-player team.

It’s a well deserved honour for the up-and-coming youngster after having recently qualified for the Commonwealth Youth Games, which are to be held in Samoa later in the year.

For the full story see this week's Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald.