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Wednesday bowls was a bit cold and windy, but it didn’t stop 54 enthusiastic bowls take to the green.
It was fantastic to see all the chit chat with friends catching up with each other. After a little bit of rain and a few bowls wondering in late due to the time it’s taking to get across the bridge (please keep this in mind in the future and leave a bit more time to get there), two games of two bowl triples were finally played.
The winning team on the day was John McGough, Ian Cumming and the old champ Dougie “Boy” McTier with a score of +13.
Runners up were the all-girls side of Cat, Lil Borwick and Lyn Baxter also on +13 but losing on a count back.
With so many bowlers third prize was given with a +7 to Ray Irvine, Judy Wenzel and Peter Tudor.
In the first game and a win for the taking, Garry Presnell held a 3 shot lead going into the last end. With his last bowl and 3 shots down on the head and everybody watching he strode onto the mat with a look of confidence and determination (after all he only had to draw within a meter and with his ability should have been no problem); what happened next was the unflappable.
Mr Presnell bowled a pineapple, as he walked down to the head you could hear choking noises coming from the gallery. Just goes to show that even the best can stuff it up.
The jackpot was won by Michael Szabo, Bob Liddell and Billy Butterworth (good to see both Szabs and Billy coming back) and the luck numbers were won by Ian Cumming and Greg Green.
Saturday practice had 48 players attending with the weekend selectors putting together the teams so they could assess different players in different positions.
It turned out to be very productive for them.
So please put your name down for Tuesday’s practice as the mid-week selectors will be doing the same format.
Sunday practice had 20 bowlers, A1 bowlers down to novice players doing drills and getting coaching from Anne Miles and her team of coaches.
Everybody is welcome, so please if you have anything you are concerned about your game come along and the club will sort it out.
More news on Opening Day Sunday, October 18. Bowling will start at 11am and finish up at 1.30pm then there will be a happy hour and a sausage BBQ, so get your name down on the list.
ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls
Thursday, September 24 – The first social bowls match was held with a small but enthusiastic group. Winners were Kerry Merrett and Jack Jarden with Barry Pitt, Malcolm Miller and Cliff Morton being the runners up.
A fair amount of happy banter was to be heard on the green indicative of the Victorian bowlers being let loose from the home environment.
We would like as many members as possible to participate in these games so please read the ‘greens’ notice board for information regarding proposed activities.
Social Bowls – Social Bowls will be held every Tuesday with names to be entered by 11am and games commencing at 1pm.
These games are a great opportunity to practice under match conditions and also to support the club during these times.
Entry fees for social bowls is $10.
COVID-19 Reminder – Members are reminded that restrictions are still in place in relation to participating in games on the green.
Please maintain your distance of 1.5metres, no hand shaking or touching of other players bowls and make use of the hand sanitation provided. Thank you
Pennant Practice – Pennant Practice is to take place every Thursday at 10am and 4pm.
Once again the club would like to have maximum participation as the proposed start to the season is fast approaching.
There is a sheet on the ‘greens’ notice board where your intention is requested to be available to play Saturday Weekend Pennant and Tuesday Mid- Week Pennant.
If this could be completed as soon as possible it would be most appreciated and enable the selectors to start planning for the season.
Maximum participation is needed from members for pennant.
As previously indicated the 2020/2021 season is planned to commence on Saturday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 10 respectively.
The proposed pennant team entries for the Ovens and Murray Region are on the ‘greens’ notice board.
Of course, these are subject to change depending on club availability to field sides for the coming season and the ‘border bubble’ restrictions being eased or removed.
Further information is provided on the notice board.
AGM and Presentation Luncheon – The Executive Committee has called for the AGM to be held on Sunday, October 11 commencing at 11am.
This will be followed by the Presentation Luncheon at 12 midday.
Cost is $25 per person for a two course meal and a drink voucher. Venue is the Endeavour Room ClubMulwala.
Please indicate your intention to attend on the ‘greens’ notice board by 5pm on Thursday, October 1 along with any dietary requirements. Family members and guests are welcome.
There are specific COVID requirements in relation to this activity which include remaining seated, no mingling and minimum movement during the meal and presentation of trophies.
Table service will be provided for all meals and drinks. No shaking of hands and use of hand sanitation.
Please follow all instructions by club staff as there are serious consequences for failure to comply with the NSW pandemic restrictions.
The club are looking forward to the commencement of the 2020/2021 Pennant Season and of course the camaraderie that the great game provides.
If you are not feeling the best at the moment we wish you a speedy recovery. Stay safe and look after your family and friends.
Yarrawonga Bowls
The club were all saddened to hear of Roma Bells passing, one of our past members. Condolences go out to her family. RIP Roma.
Time is getting on and due to the Coronavirus restrictions, we haven’t been able to have our AGM as yet.
It is now going to be made October 18 in the hope the restrictions are eased to allow it, fingers crossed, 3rd time lucky.
Notices will not be posted out, as it has been done twice before and had to cancel both times.
The AGM date will be announced, each bowls day to get word around. If you see anyone that you know is not bowling as yet, we would appreciate you passing the date on to them. It will also be up on the noticeboard.
Nominations will need to be in by 6pm on Saturday, October 10.
The sheet is out for those wishing to play in the 100 Up. Please take close notice of the details, as things may have to be a bit different this year, due to everything being behind and time limits to fit everything in.
Social bowls results –
Monday, September 21 - Winners – S Middleton and G Presnall. Runners Up – R Butler and R Hermassoo. The Jackpot was not claimed so will be carried forward to next Monday.
Wednesday September 23 - bowls were cancelled due to inclement weather.
Saturday September 26 - Winners – R Butler, S Maddox and R Neilsen. Runners Up – E Edwards, M Essex and V Kennedy. The Jackpot was not claimed so will be carried over to next Saturday.
This weeks games –
Wednesday September 30 - Jackpot Triples (numbers permitting), Saturday October 3 - Social (format decided by numbers playing), Monday October 5 - 2-4-2.
Please keep on doing the right thing and abide by the restrictions, so bowling can continue.
To any members that are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.
To all, take care, stay safe.