HOT SCORES ON RANGE
Despite the early morning start conditions for shooters on the Risdon Range on Sunday were beyond hot however numbers were good.
In the standard class John Cook (Cookie) had a successful morning putting down an excellent score in the Standard class to outscored Merryn Snelling and Paul Reid
Greg Wilson led the charge in the open class after The open class was led by Greg Wilson who put down a good total to beat Dave Taylor and Kevin Jones who edged out Margaret Taylor by just two “x” points.
In the sporter/ hunter class Gary Snelling scored another victory posting an excellent score ahead of placegetters Geoff Volmerhause Nick Kent in third place.
400 yards F class
Results: –
Standard Class (max 126.0)
Cookie (115.5); Merryn Snelling (107); Paul Reid (104.2)
Open Class (max 126.0)
Greg Wilson (123.10); Dave Taylor (119.4); Kevin Jones (118.6); Margaret Taylor (118.4)
Sporter Hunter Class (max 105)
Gary Snelling (103.16); Geoff Volmerhause (101.9)
Nick Kent (95.6); Adrian Baker (94.5)
This Sunday (19/2) competition will be at the 500 yard mound. Sign on at 7.30 am in preparation for an 8am start. If you would like further information, please contact Margaret on (07) 4666 1018.
TWILIGTH GAMES A WINNER
The unusually hot, steamy conditions last week had some of the regular Stanthorpe Bowlers searching for somewhere cooler rather than on the green at the Bowls Club. There were only a handful of Social games and three Championship games played.
In the first round clash of the 2023 Club Open B Grade Championships Bruno Stefanon defeated Robyn Smith by eight shots. The final score 21-13.
In the second game Gazza Trevena scored a very convincing 22-8 win over his opponent Jack Bell. Thanks to Peter Smith and Polly Lay there work marking the respective games.
The long overdue final of the 2022 Open B Grade Club Championship between up and coming bowlers Tom Hodgson and Peter Smith was also played and resulted in a narrow win to Hodgson. In a nail biting finish Hodgson kept his composure to win the final and the title 26 – 22. Congratulations to both players. Brian Brown did a great job marking the game.
On the social scene Basil Trollip and Peter Smith scored a 17-14 win over Wendy Hurnall and Brian Brown. In the first of two games of Triples all honours were with Noela Trollip, David Draper and Len Girgenti who scored a comfortable win 22-8 win over Colin Denning, Robyn Smith and Mick Mills. In the second game Colin Denning, Gazza Trevena and Jack Bell triumphed over Polly Lay, Dot Rankin and Rocky Thompson. The score 17-13.
While it has been too hot for many to play during the day, the weather has been perfect for Twilight Bowls and another good crowd of thirty bowlers hit the green last Thursday night. Roly Scopelliti’s team scored a 15-12 win over Bruno Stefanon’s team. Santo Cavallaro’s team triumphed over Len Leigh’s crew. Jack Bell’s team went down by five shots to Ray Weaver’s team. The score 14-9. The team by led Rocky Thompson proved too strong for Peter Smith and his team defeating them 18-10. In the final group, Len Girgenti’s team had a good win over Gazza Trevena’s team. The score 15 -8.
Twilight Bowls is on again tonight (Thursday 16/2) from 6.30pm at the Stanthorpe Bowls Club.
If you wish to play, please call the Club on (07) 46 811 276 on Thursday between 5.30pm and 6pm to register you name/s or be at the Club by 6pm to be slotted into a team.
It is a great night full of fun and entertainment. There are only a few weeks to go before the cooler weather sets in, and Twilight Bowls go into recess until November.
For information regarding “Twilight Bowls,” Social or Full Membership please contact Jack on 040 0412 631 or Len on 0477 500 402.
A.B.W. Graphic Design is this week’s club sponsor and the Stanthorpe Bowls Clun thank them for their continued support.
ON THE COURT IN STANTHORPE
Three Croquet disciplines were played on the Stanthorpe Mallet Club courts last week.
On Tuesday (7/2) Association Croquet was played with only a small number of players on the court.
Pauline Smith and Joy Newman played against Sharyn Roser. Smith scored a peel on hoop one, while Roser scored one peel and two hoops in a row. Roser led by three hoops and thwarted attempts by Smith and Newman to use her balls to their advantage. The final score 14-10 in Favour of Sharon Roser. ended with a final score of 14 to 10 to Roser.
Two games of Golf Croquet were played on Thursday (9/2). In the opening game Judy Lock and Jennifer Gleadhill took on Pauline Inglis and Shirley Evans. Evans and Gleadhill each scored seven hoops apiece. Lock and Gleadhill went on to win the game 11-9.
In the second game Kim Steele and Liz Ellway played Shirley Evans and Bev Sullivan. Both Steele and Evans scored eight hoops. During the game Steele scored a spectacular jump shot (a strike that jumps the striker’s ball over another, scoring a hoop).
Steele and Ellway won the game 11-10. Shirley Evans played very well across both games without scoring a win.
This was Shirley Evans last day at the Stanthorpe Mallet Club as she moves on to new pastures.
The Gateball crew were on court last Friday (10/2).
In game one Jenny Tunbridge and Les Williams played Joy Newman, Pauline Smith and Sharon Roser. Tunbridge and Williams got off to a good start and lead throughout the game. Williams managed a bomb shot (a ball that is sitting close to the line, taken out with another ball shot from a spark strike. A spark is the technique of hitting another ball with your own while standing on both).
It is not easy but is a very effective method of taking out two opposition balls at the same time when it comes off. The final score was 11-8 in favour of Tunbridge and Williams.
In game two once again Newman, Smith and Roser struggled to find form against Tunbridge and Williams. Both Tunbridge and Williams scored two Agaris (pegging out the ball). The final score 14-8.
Again in game three Newman, Smith and Roser trailed Tunbridge and Williams, but managed to slow the scoring of their opponents. At the end of the game, they were outdone 12 – 8 with Tunbridge and Williams each scoring a bomb shot each and one Agari.
Newman, Smith and Roser finally found their form in the last game and turned things around to win 12-10.
FUN LAUGTHER AND EVEN BOWLS
Turkey Triples were on the menu at the Southern Bowls Club last week and there were eight rinks filled with laughter as everyone enjoyed the day. There was I am told even some good bowls played. Bowlers from The Summit, Clifton, Tannymorel, Warwick, Warwick East Clubs joined their counterparts from Southern Cross.
The winning team of John Cochran, Marion Skaines and Geoff Creighton all played exceptionally well. The runners-up were Billy Lee, Peter Klowss and Jim Rickard.
Lorna Tucker, Sue Butz and Matty Shepherd each received consolation prizes (dinner for two vouchers) courtesy of the Criterion Hotel.
Leaving with prizes they won in the raffle.
The club wishes to thank this month’s sponsor of Turkey Triples, the Condamine Sports Club and of course a big thank you to all the helpers and volunteers that helped make the day so successful.
The Pizza night at the Sovereign Hotel last Friday was a real treat and was enjoyed by all those from the Club who went along.
The final of the Men’s Club B Grade Singles between Barry Frame and Al Thornton was played on Saturday afternoon. The game was a real thriller and the final score 25-14 which saw Big Al take the title was not a reflection of the game.
Saturday Night Social bowls followed at the completion of the Singles. The winners with the highest margin taking the prizes. Al Thornton continued his winning form and along with lead Kim Hankinson and skip Greg Johnson won the booty.
In the member’s draw, it was Marion Skaines’ number that rolled out however she was not at the club and the prize jackpotted and now stands at $50.
This Friday night (17/2) Social bowls will be played at the club from 6pm. To book your sport please call the clubhouse between 5pm and 5.30pm (4661 1876) or be at the club by 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
On Saturday, Play in the Men’s A Grade Singles begin at 9am. Seven markers are required for these games. If you are available to assist please contact Clark 0427 673 277.
Looking a little further ahead on Sunday 5th March, the club is holding a Prawn Day Bowls. Ion starts at 10.30am. Please contact Cameron 0452 421 961 as soon as possible.
From Pizza to Prawns – where to next?
St Patrick’s Day of course. Friday 17 March – St Patrick’s Day Night Bowls 6pm. Everyone is welcome to be sure, to be sure. There will be prizes for best dressed. Come in green, orange or anything festive or your best Irish outfit. Resident Irishman, Val Gray will be sponsoring the fun and frivolity.
Contact the Secretary by email at sthcross142@gmail.com.
STARTING YOUNG
For all those young budding golfers on the Southern Downs, the Warwick Golf Club’s My Golf Sub Junior Golf Starting begins today Thursday 16 February.
The programme is designed for Junior golfers in the five to 10 year old bracket. It is a brief program which will introduce youngsters to golf in a fun and relaxed way. All equipment is supplied.
If you would like further information, please call Troy at the Warwick Pro Shop (4661 3664) or register online at www.golf.org.au/mygolf/facility/Warwick+Golf+Cub
ANOTHER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ALCOCK
The Warwick East A Grade singles competition continued last Saturday. In the first round Peter Dipplesman defeated John Harslett 22-6 and was then beaten in the semi-final by Ed Diery. The score 23-14.
Rob Alcock scored a 21-11 win over Johnno Johnson in the second semi-final.
In the final Alcock played excellent bowls finishing the comepitition strongly to score a 25-5 win over Diery and claim the Club Championship for the second successive year.
Evening bowls were also played on Saturday. The equal winners were Braydon Culverhouse and Ray Southee.
Evening bowls will again be played this Saturday with games starting at 6pm.
If you wish to play please submit names by phoning the club (07 4661 9050) by 5.30pm. there will be two games with a sausage sizzle held between games.
It is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to try lawn bowls to come along and give the game a go. You do not need bowls simply wear flat soled shoes.
The Warwick East monthly pairs day is scheduled for Thursday 23/2 with play starting at 10 am. Thursday 2/3 is the club’s monthly Triples day.
Any member wishing to order a club shirt or jacket should add their name to the list on the club notice board.
BACK IN ACTION FOR MIDWEEK FOURS
The green at the Clifton bowls club has been closed for renovations but will open in time for the club’s Midweek Fours competition on Wednesday 22 February.
Games begin at 11am and Burstow’s are sponsoring the day.
Night bowls start the next evening (Thursday 23/2). Please have your nominations in by 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.
Saturday 25 February play will be for a Club Trophy. Games begin at 1pm. Please submit nominations in by 12.30pm.
A reminder the club AGM will be held at 11am on Sunday 5th March. Nomination for positions on the Committee will be accepted until 19th February. Only full financial members can nominate.
The AGM will be followed by lunch and an afternoon of bowls sponsored by Daley’s Rural. Please submit names for bowls by 12.30pm ready for a 1pm start to the games.
Nominations for the A Grade and B Grade Club Singles are now being accepted and close on 25 February. There is a $3 nomination fee.
The Play or Forfeit rule will generally apply – however in special circumstances exceptions may be allowed at the discretion of the Games director.
The B Grade Singles competition begin on Saturday 11 March with a 1pm starting time and will continue on 18 March. There will also be social bowls played on this date.
The bar at the Clifton bowls club will open from 5pm on Friday night and Meals will be available from 6pm. To book please contact Julie on 0402 029 263. The jackpot was not won last week and now stands at $40 but of course you must be at the club to collect if your members number is drawn.
The Clubhouse is available for private hire for further details please contact Necia (0438 973 707) who will be able to give you all the relevant details.
