REDDIES READY FOR BIG NIGHT
It is a big night for the Warwick Redbacks Aussie Rules Football Club. The Reddies are holding their 2022 presentation tomorrow night Friday (1 October) kicking off at 6.30pm.
During the evening, the winner of the Steve Gray Medal will be announced.
Three legends of the club (their names to be disclosed after the presentation) have been busy carefully selecting the Redbacks team of the decade. The team will also be announced on the night/
This is a great chance to catch up with mates, make new friends and reminisce over the club’s past decade of footy.
The ticket cost of $40 per person includes dinner. Bookings may still be available by contacting organisers at mail@redbacks.club.
Clifton News
There are no results this week from the Clifton Bowls club. Look out for the results of the Mid-week fours competition played on Wednesday in next week’s edition.
A reminder that Saturday the club is holding the Prem Ryatt’s Bowls Day. It is a casual dress day with play starting at noon. Please have names into the club by 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to join the fun.
The next committee meeting will be held on Monday 10th October at 7.00 pm.
The bar at the Clifton Bowls club will be open this Friday night from 5pm and meals will be available from 6pm. To make a booking please call Julie on 0402029263. The Friday night member’s jackpot, ($40) was won last week by Michael Lyall. The jackpot this week is back to $20.
MENS DISTRICT SINGLES
The sectional play, post sectional play and semi-finals of the SDMDBA (Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association) Men’s District Singles were held at the weekend.
Games in the Sectional Play were held at The Summit Bowls Club and Inglewood Bowls Club on Saturday.
At the completion of the Sectional Play, 16 bowlers moved through to Post Sectional Play (Finals) which were held at the Texas Bowls club on Sunday.
Congratulations go to those bowlers who made it through to the games in Texas.
They were Barry Ziebell (Southern Cross); Eliseo Zamprogno (The Summit); Duck Coleman (Inglewood); Cameron Wilson (Southern Cross); Peter Collis (Warwick East); Wayne Foster (Southern Cross); Johno Johnson (Southern Cross); Brian Wilmot (The Summit); Neville Morris (Texas); Rob Alcock (Warwick East); Alex Milgate (Goondiwindi); Frank Taylor (The Summit); Mark Lister (Tannymorel); Adrian Jackson (The Summit); Rob Capelli (The Summit); and Neville Richardson (Tenterfield).
In the opening rounds of the Post Sectional play, Eliseo Zamprogno (21) defeated Barry Ziebell 20. Duck Coleman defeated Johno Johnson 21-15; Peter Collis had a big win over Cameron Wilson; the score 21- 5. Wayne Foster also scored a comfortable 21-9 win over Brian Wilmot.
Rob Alcock defeated Neville Morris 21-12. Alex Milgate scored a 21-12 win over Frank Taylor; Adrian Jackson 21 defeated Mark Lister 17 and Rob Capelli 21 had a good 21-9 win over Neville Richardson.
The Quarter Finals games followed with the following results:
Eliseo Zamprogno (21) defeated Duck Coleman (14)
Peter Collis (21) defeated Wayne Foster (15)
Alex MiIgate (21) defeated Rob Alcock (11)
Rob Capelli (21) defeated Adrian Jackson (9).
Semi-Finals Results:
Rob Capelli booked a spot in the final after defeating Alex Milgate 25-21. Peter Collis won by forfeit in his game against Eliseo Zamprogno (20-8).
Thanks to all those players who acted as markers for all games.
The Texas Bowls Club deserve a big thank you for the great food, hospitality they provided and the wonderful condition of their green.
Rob Capelli and Peter Collis will meet to decide the winner of the Men’s District Singles on Saturday 8 October. The game will be played at the Southern Cross Bowls Club, Warwick.
Both players are wished the best of luck by the District.
BOWLERS BRUSH ASIDE CONDITIONS
A small group of bowlers at the Warwick Bowls club brushed aside the less-than-ideal conditions for their midweek social games last Wednesday. Pamela Kerr, Ken Hayes and John Ruhle scored an eight-three win over Faye Flint, Russell Bean and Max Holder.
In the only other game played it was a close contest between Richard Tartan, Phil Wagner and Edwin Welsh and opponents B Perks, Ralph Tate and Jim Rickard. The final score five-fourin favour of Edwin Welsh’s team.
There was one semi-final of the club selected Triples played on Saturday. Bing Hansen, Brian Black and Phil Wagner scored a 19-13 win over Gary Cooper, Edwin Welsh and John Ruhle. Hansen Black and Wagner move into the final with dates yet to be decided and the second semi-final not yet played. The Games director will advise dates for future games Check with Games Director for future dates of play.
There was also a social game of pairs played on Saturday. Pamela Kerr and Tim Gallagher defeated Col Johnson and Max Balfour 27-16.
Members and visitors should note that from Wednesday 12 October nomination and start times at the Warwick Bowls Club revert to their summertime schedule – 9am start – Names to be submitted from 8am-8.30am. alternatively place your name on the outside notice board at the club
Looking forward in October the programme looks like this
Sat 1 October – Social bowls – Please submit names from midday. Play begins at 1pm.
Tue 8 – Social Bowls
Wed 12 – Jack Pot Pairs – jackpot must be won and will be drawn until there is a winner. Please note Summer start times in play from this date.
Sat 15 – Social
Wed 19 KFC Sponsored bowls
Sat 22 – Social;
Wed 26 – Club Sponsored bowls
Sat 28 – Social.
The Warwick Bowls Club is centrally located in Leslie Park and is an ideal location for your next function. For bookings or further information please contact Trevor Wright (0417 006 745) or Max Holder (0418 341 982).
PLENTY HAPPENING AT THE CROSS
Thursday, 12 players took to the green making up four teams to play triples at the Southern Cross Bowls Club.
Danny Lyons from Danny Lyons Sports arranged for friend and relatively new bowler Dennis from the Sunshine Coast to join in. Apparently, Dennis hasn’t been bowling long, but it turns out he is fast becoming a top gun. If the smile on his face was any measure, he certainly had an enjoyable day.
In a tough game, Denis O’Hara, Rob Francis and Geoff Davis managed to score three shots on the last end to narrowly beat Roger Cavanagh, Val Gray and Matt Shepherd 19 – 18.
The winners for the day (highest score) were Al Thornton (who took over from the busy bartender, Peter Klowss), Peter Ridgewell and Wayne Foster. All were in fine form and scored a 22-15 win over Thea Francis, Barry Frame and Joe Torrisi.
There were Social Mixed Bowls games played again on Saturday. Seems joe Torrisi couldn’t take a trick last week. He and partner Al Thornton were beaten 17-12 by Val Gray and Clark Davidson. The winners on Saturday, again with the highest score were Gordon Assay, Cita Weier and Steve Tyter 19 who scored a 19-14 win over Peter Klowss, Barry Frame and Geoff Davis.
Quite a few of the regular Southern Cross players were strutting their stuff in the District Singles competitions at both The Summit and Inglewood Bowls clubs. Congratulations to all those who put their hat in the ring.
Cameron Wilson, Wayne Foster and Barry Ziebell, all made it through the sectional games to play again at Texas on Sunday. All three played well putting up a good fight but failed to make it to the final which will be played Southern Cross Bowls Club at 10am on Saturday 8/9. The finalists are Peter Collis and Rob Capelli. This should be a great game and spectators are most welcome to come and watch as the action unfolds and for those who might be curious the Bar will be open.
In the meantime, this Sunday 2 October it is Footy Fun Day Bowls to coincide with the NRL Grand Final.
Wear your favourite NRL team colours. Everyone is welcome. Please be at the Club 9.30am to be ready for a 10am start.
Don’t have a team but would like to play – give Clark a call on 0427 673 277, put your name down and he will do the rest.
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
If you would like further details about the club please email the secretary at sthcross142@gmail.com. Follow the club activities on the Facebook page.
BUSY SATURDAY AT THE SUMMIT
There was a plenty happening at the Summit Bowls club on Saturday. A number of bowlers on the green were playing in the SDMDBA (Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association) Men’s District Singles.
Due to the numbers playing District Singles games only 10 bowlers played social bowls.
One game of Triples and a game of Three Bowl Pairs were played.
Maree Ball, Michael Surch and Alex Mattiazzi had a comfortable 21-15 win John Graham, Peter Balmer and Andrew (surname unknown).
In the second game Pam Moore and Rod Newlands scored a convincing 25-13 win over Brian Brown and Keith Mungall.
Bowlers are reminded that more nominations are required for The Summit’s Apple Blossom Carnival – Three Bowl Pairs and Fours. There is a nomination book is at the club. The weeks between now and Saturday 22 of October will fly by so if you wish to play in a great carnival with plenty of history be sure to add your name and the names of your team members to the Nomination book.
The Apple Blossom Carnival Three Bowls Pairs will be held on Saturday, 22 October. The Apple Blossom Fours will be played on Sunday, 23 October.
SOCIAL BOWLERS BACK ON DECK
Two games of social mixed bowls were played last Saturday at the Warwick East Bowls club. Triples was the format. The equal winners were Jan Walsham and Ed Diery. Again, the attempt at the jackpot was unsuccessful.
Today (Thursday) the club is hosting the monthly pairs competition. Bowlers, please note play starts at 10am.
A reminder to all that there will be no social bowls this Saturday as the Ladies will be hosting their annual Rose Fiesta mixed fours gala day. The day starts with morning tea at 8.15 am. Play will commence at 9am. Mixed social bowls resume on Saturday 8 October.
The club’s monthly Triples day will be played on Thursday (6 October)
Thursday, there were 12 players making up four teams to play triples at the Southern Cross Bowls Club.
CRICKET TRIALS – Under 18’s and Under 21’s
Darling Downs and South West Queensland will hold a third trial session for Under 18 and Under 21 players in Toowoomba on 5 October. The trials are being held at Middle Ridge park and commence at 5.30pm.
Players who have an interest but cannot attend, are asked to fill in the Trial Nomination form to show your interest and mark the appropriate section. The Trial Nomination form can be accessed at forms.office.com/r/8UiT45yBpW.
Alan Donges, Secretary of the DDSWQ Cricket says those cricketers who complete the nomination form will be kept informed. If you would like further information, you can contact Alan Donges on 0411 669 936 or email alan.donges@tdgbs.com.au
