Murray Downs
SOCIAL bowls last Thursday was played in beautiful conditions. Winners were Peter Furnell, Dianne Millstead and Bev McCartney.
Congratulations to both Weekend Pennant teams in Divisions 1 and 2.
It was a very exciting day with both teams winning and taking home the premiership medals, well done to all players.
President Shorty was very proud of his members on Saturday night. It was a great celebration to finish off the wins.
Congratulations also to the two Tuesday pennant teams. Division 1 was victorious and Division 2 went down by a very small margin.
Well done to both teams who celebrated the year afterwards at Murray Downs.
An overall fantastic year for Murray Downs teams to win three out of the four grand finals. Also, congratulations to the selectors on a job well done.
If you intend to play in the Mixed 4s Medley Tournament on Thursday, March 16, contact Dawne at 0402 020996 or Carl at 0429 855260 to enter.
Racecourse
CONGRATULATIONS to Elaine Lawry, Peter Loughran, Lois Lockhar and Clive Power, who held their nerve on the final end of the Division 2 grand final and put Racecourse in the winning position.
Lorraine Loats, Kevin Vivian, Elizabeth Renney and Ian Lockhart finished their 25 ends with a six-shot lead in a terrific effort against top Murray Downs opposition.
Finishing a couple of ends behind, the Lawry combination was down by six and went to the last end with the match tied.
In a pulsating finale, all the Racecourse players excelled and put their team three shots up.
Commiserations to the other finalists – Teams 1, 2 and 3 of Saturday pennant, and Team 2 in Division 1 of Midweek Pennant – well done to get there, and you all did the club proud.
Good luck on the weekend to Mary Hooper, Mikaela Evans, Norm Smith, Glenn McIntosh and Graeme Bennett in various finals of the regional state events.
Jackpot bowls were won by Peter Loughran, Ian Lockhart and Bob McIntosh, with two wins and +16 shots.
In second place, with one win and +10 shots, were Jim Wilcox, Helen Frame and Michael Grace.
Jack Attack social bowls on Wednesday night was won by Kevin Glen, Travis Perry, and Ken Barry.
Doey’s 2 x 4 x 2 Pairs tournament is on Sunday, March 19.
Our Country Care Classic Triples will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28 and 29.
Swan Hill
SWAN Hill Bowls Club has been much quieter on the home front this week, pennant is now finished for the season.
Club games still need to be finalised, so for those that still have matches to play, please arrange to do so.
It would be good to see more turning up for social bowls on a Wednesday.
The weather is more bowler friendly, and it gives one a chance to improve their bowling skills, ready for future events.
Bring a friend and encourage new members. Names in prior to the starting time of 1pm.
Friday Frolic is another chance to play in a light-hearted, friendly competitive game. All are welcome to participate. Names in by 2.30pm for a 3pm start.
This Friday, the jackpot could hit $200. If it does and first number out doesn’t crack it, there could be a draw for a mini jackpot of $100.
Following bowls, there is always social interaction in the clubhouse and a chance to take home a raffle prize.
We are calling on all Armed Bowlers to enter our Bowling Arm Classic, being held on Tuesday, 21 March.
This is an Honour Board event and hasn’t been held since 2017. It has been decided to reinvigorate this event.
Play will commence at 10.30am for any combination two bowl triples.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included in the entry fee of $25 per player, plus three games of bowls.
Teams and single entries will be accepted, $600 Prize money on offer, plus money back for the highest winning score for each game. Contact Bill King on 0428 324 083 or call Swan Hill Bowls Club at 5032 1772.
Lake Boga
OUR Wednesday bowls winners were Rod Dewhurst, Nola Bruton, Max Parsons and Jenny Robertson.
On duty next week is Grant and Barb Davies.
Congratulations to Division 3 on winning the Weekend Pennant final.
Well played, Terry Haw, Ron Atkinson, John McCormack and Helen Jobling.
Sadly, Moulamein was too good for us in Division 4, congratulations to them and all the other winning teams.
Charity nights have been well supported and next Thursday there is a barbecue from 6pm followed by bowls to raise funds for MND.
Entry is $15, which includes the barbecue tea.
Pelican Jackpot bowls will start next Saturday.
Our Presidents Day 2 Bowl Triples will be on Sunday, March 26 starting at 12.30pm – any combination triples or single entries to Ken or Rod.
Our monthly meeting will be next Wednesday starting at 7.30pm, all welcome.
MVPA
ALL matches for the regional state finals will be played at Murray Downs over the long weekend.
Anyone wanting to watch some good bowls – you have plenty to choose from.
Friday
1pm – Ladies’ Champion of Champions – Mary Hooper (Murray Valley) v Di Boxall (Tyrrell), Janet Vallance (Sunraysia) v Jean Fairchild (Northern District).
1pm – Mixed Pairs – Ray and Judy Wilson (MV) v Trevor Emonson and Patricia Smith (Tyr), Chris Mitchell and Julia Leeming (Sun) v Brody Harker and Jenny Laursen. (ND).
4pm – Final – Ladies’ Champion of Champions.
4pm – Final – Mixed Pairs.
Saturday
9am – Men’s Fours – J Thornton, B Lehmann, J Caldwell and G McCaig (MV) v R Stacey, A Louttit, J Louttit and N Watson (Tyr), B Harker, S Arthur, M Laursen and C Bagg (ND) v J Forte, D Kerslake, G Sika and C Maddigan (Sun).
9am – Ladies’s Fours – J Wilson, T Furnell, N Weir and C Rovere (MV) v V Mitchell, J Pratt, D Boxall and K Symes (Tyr), J Fairchild, R Opie, L Ashton and J Laursen (ND) v C Ferdelja, P Russell, J Bunney and J Osborne (Sun).
12.30pm – Finals of Men’s and Ladies’ Fours.
4pm – Men’s Pairs – B Lehmann and R Halligan (MV) v G Trollope and R Haddrick (Tyr), B Bowles and W Brooks (ND) v G Scott and I Bettess (Sun).
4pm – Men’s Triples – N Smith, G McIntosh and G Bennett (MV) v D Williams, K Cummins and B King (Tyr), B Harker, H Keely and J Hammond (ND) v M Eckel, W Gardner and P Mitchell (Sun).
Sunday
9am – Finals of Men’s Pairs and Men’s Triples.
9am – Ladies’ Singles – Mikaela Evans (MV) v Jen Blainey (Tyr), Jenny Laursen (ND) v Judy Osborne (Sun).
9am – Ladies’ Triples – J Wilson, T Furnell and N Weir (MV) v V Mitchell, J Pratt and D Boxall (Tyr), R Opie, M Scott and J Dehne (ND) v T Storer, A Kellett and L Millward (Sun).
12.30pm – Finals of Ladies’ Singles, and Ladies’ Triples.
12.30pm – Men’s Champion of Champions – Brian Lehmann (MV) walkover, Brody Harker (ND) v Glen Scott (Sun).
4pm – Final – Men’s Champion of Champions.
Monday
9am – Ladies’ Pairs – J Wilson and L Critten (MV) v J Blainey and R Cooper (Tyr), J Fairchild and J Laursen (ND) v D Smith and G Yeowart (Sun).
9am – Men’s Singles. Norm Smith (MV) v Shane Wright (Tyr), Brody Harker (ND) v Glen Scott (Sun)
12.20pm – Finals of Ladies Pairs, and Men’s Singles.
