Bowls Notes and Club Blog

Here is the latest news from the Bowlie.
SOCIAL BOWLS
28 bowlers contest seven games of pairs on Thursday.
After trailing 8-0 Rob Irving and John Ward came home strongly to defeat Les Kent and John Carr 23-19.
Wally Grant and Geoff Freeman had a good start and led 23-8 after 12 ends over Max Tomkins and Kevin Hynds. Wally, who was clearly man of the match, and Geoff held that margin to win the game 28-12.
Mike Valentine and John Dunn had a good 21-13 win over Noel Nicholson and Gordon Dickson.
Bill Skinner and John Hodge held a narrow 12-11 lead after 12 ends over Martin Tighe and Graham Barby. Bill and John had the better of the concluding ends to run out winners 24-15.
After trailing 10-7 after 11 ends, John Watson and Dave Buggie finished strongly to defeat Allan Wright and John Corcoran 22-15.
Ron Hornery and Ted Wright held a narrow 7-6 lead before winning seven of the next eight ends to lead Bob Freeman and Ray Jones 24-10. Ron and Ted went on to win the game 29-14.
Alan Affleck and Col Hayward won a close low scoring game 17-14 against Tony Byrne and Col Mudie.
Nine lucky bowlers won Christmas prizes.
No social bowls were played on Saturday due to the wet conditions.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
Rain prevented any twilight bowls last Thursday evening.
Tomorrow night is the final round of the Pre-Christmas competition. Following the bowls, presentation of awards will be made as well as the normal raffle and sausage sizzle.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
A good field of 16 bowlers played four games of pairs.
Mick Blunt and Dave Johnson led all the way in their 19-14 win over Keith Hutchison and Tom Furey.
In a game that saw the lead change on a number of occasions, Dean Searl and Rob Irving scored five shots over the last three ends to defeat Maureen Bailey and Kevin Hynds 16-14.
Chris Dunn and George Boatswain won seven of the last nine ends to defeat Alan Affleck and Steve Turner 21-10.
Ted Wright and John Dunn won eight of the last ten ends to defeat Bob Freeman and Ray Jones 24-15.
Prize winners were Chris Dunn, John Dunn, Rob Irving, Tom Furey and Steve Turner.
The jackpot was not won and will be $960 next week. Come along on Sunday morning for a game of bowls, a sausage sandwich, and a chance to win the jackpot. Names in by 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
Saturday, December 13 – Presentation Day (Social bowls followed by the presentation); Saturday, December 20 – East versus West for the Keno Cup; Sunday, January 4 – Nominations close for District Triples; Sunday, January 18 – Nominations close for District Fours.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets are now being sold in the club’s annual Christmas hamper which is valued at $800. Tickets are two dollars each and are available from the club. Grab your tickets and be in the running for this great prize which will be drawn on Friday, December 19. Friday night raffles now feature the ever popular Christmas hams.
WORKING BEE
A working bee is being held on Saturday, December 13 to renovate the number 1 green.
It would be appreciated if as many members as possible can attend from 8:00am as this will make the job much easier and much quicker.
GENERAL
Any member interested in being considered for the role of selector should nominate in writing to the board by Thursday, December 24.
The bowls committee is investigating the inclusion of a jackpot with Thursday afternoon bowls.
By popular demand, Tuesday twilight bowls is being reintroduced and will start mid January.
STARTERS
Thursday, December 11 – John Hodge and Keith MacRae; Saturday, December 13 – Nimo Mills and Col Mudie; Thursday, December 18 – Tony Byrne and John Ward.
RULE OF THE WEEK
Question: An extra end is required to determine the result of a team game. From which end of the rink shall the extra end be played and who shall place the mat?
Answer: The extra end should be played from where the previous end was completed. Skips should toss a coin and the toss winning skip will decide who plays first.

Happy bowling.