WARWICK BOWLS CLUB HEADS INTO SUMMER STARTS
A small but competitive group played the Warwick Bowls club KFC sponsored bowls afternoon on Wednesday 28 September.
Faye Flint, Brian Black and Max Holder scored an impressive 24-15 win over their opponents Pamela Kerr, Phil Wagner and Russell Bean.
Scores in the other game were a little tighter with Percy Cutmore, B Perks and Trevor Wright scoring a two-shot win over Pat Seipelt, James White and John Ruhle. The final score 20-18.
The overall winners of the prizes on offer was the team of Faye, Brian and Max.
On Saturday the final semi-final of the Club Selected Triples was decided. In the first of the two games Trevor Wright subbed for Max Balfour and joined Richard Tartan and Max Holder played Darryl Phillips, Tim Gallagher and Russell Bean.
The result was a 21-16 to Max Holder and his team.
Holder and his team now move through to the final of the CS Triples where they will play Bing Hansen, Brian Black and Phil Wagner. The date of the final is yet to be announced – please direct enquiries Games Director.
Members and visiting bowlers should be aware that as of 12 October the Warwick Bowls Club reverts to Summer start times.
The October program at the club looks like this:-
Sat 8: Social Bowls; Wed. 12: Jack Pot Bowls (Pairs). Please submit names between 8am and 8.30 am. Play begins at 9am. Alternatively place your name on the outside noticeboard at the club.
Sat 15: Social
Wed. 19: KFC. Sponsored Bowls
Sat. 22: Social Bowls
Wed. 26; Club Sponsored Bowls
Sat. 29: Social Bowls the Warwick Bowls club located centrally in Leslie Park is an ideal venue for your next function. To inquire about bookings or to check out the club facilities simply call Trevor Wright (0417 006 745) or Max Holder (0418 341 982). They will be happy to assist.
SOGGY DAMP SUNDAY
Stanthorpe Sporters headed out onto another soggy and damp course on Sunday morning. The back nine showing the effects of more rain again on Friday. I hear reports that a few balls disappeared underground never to be located again. Well not in the short term someone may unearth them in the future.
The field was not large this week. Some regular Sporters testing their luck with an overseas holiday and away on family business. The competition however was very keen from those wading through the nine holes.
Angelo Maugeri returned the best nett round of the day. His score of nett 28 landed him first prize.
Terry Byrnes returned to the winner’s list this week. He returned nett 31 which was the next best and Not for a pin shot this time, but for next best score of nett 31 to take the runner up prize.
Byrnes pleased to be back in the winner’s circle for something other than a pin shot.
There were two pin shots on offer but only one claimed and that was by Paul Armstrong for his shot at 17.
Armstrong also returned the best gross score. His score of 38 gross very good in the conditions. The pin shot at 12 was unclaimed.
Sunday, Sporters will be playing the front nine. Tee off time is 8am and there is an open invitation for anyone to join them for a hit. Rain events are certainly unwelcome.
Despite the cloudy conditions and an earlier short sharp shower before starting time weather for golfers playing the October monthly medal and putting competition in Stanthorpe were dry. The ominous looking conditions deterred a few that would normally play the stroke round. Saturday’s round was sponsored by Michael Lane of Amcal Pharmacy who provided the winner’s trophies.
Scott Constable played in the early morning time slot. Constable scored 73 off the stick for a winning nett score of 71. Constable looks to have his game back in order and given that there was no run at all on the course after the overnight rain, this was a very good round indeed. He also had the best gross round of the day and joins the Medal of Medallists field later in the year.
Eric Ree was another who played well and returned an excellent nett 72 to claim the runner up.
In the Ladies’ medal event a countback was necessary to determine the winner when Marie Cook and Margie Locke each returned nett 76. The outcome of the countback saw Marie take half shot win with Margie settling for the runner up prize. Marie Cook also had the low gross score of the round in the ladies competition.
The putting competition winners were Richard Reardon (26 putts) in the men’s section and Lisa Stuart (28 putts) for her round.
Mick O’Brien collected the pin at three and Keith Joes had success at 12. The pin at 17 was unclaimed as was the birdies’ nest.
Lisa Stuart cleaned up all three of the Ladies’ pins (3, 12 and 17).
Scott Constable picked up the Pro Pin collected at 1/10, Darryl Boekholt at 5/14 and Matt Burgess had best shot at 9/18.
In a lengthy run down, Helen Jones, Stephen Kay, Mick O’Brien, Aaron Simmers, Keith Jones, Richard Reardon and Darryl Boekholt all claimed a trophy.
Players are reminded that the Stanthorpe Open carnival is fast approaching, and time sheets are available at the club. If you have a preferred tee time, the advice is to nominate as soon as possible.
The competition next Saturday is a Single Stableford event sponsored by Wilshire and Co, courtesy of Todd Wilshire. A time sheet for the event is on the board at the club. Surely, we must be due for a Friday night with little or no rain on the Granite Belt or at the very least the Stanthorpe Golf Course.
BIG DAY ON RANGE FOR CLFTON SHOOTERS
The Cliton Benchrest Shooting Club held their monthly shoot recently and there were several new and returning faces filling the benches.
Michelle Ford’s return coincided with a win in the Open Rimfire. Her winning score 585.22. Her excellent form did not end there. Ford also had the best Cards of the Day: the RBA class (243.10/250.25) and the Rabbit and Crow with 147.6/150.15.
Helen Manteit (572.16) and Ashleigh Brown (556.9) finished in second and third place in the Ladies Open Rimfire respectively. Helen also scored a second place in the Centrefire competition (her score .3964) and shot the smallest group in Centrefire (.216).
Three members of the Steffen family featured also in the awards. Luke (Dad) finished in second place in the Men’s Open Rimfire 567.15. His children were in the middle of the action too. Daughter Amelia won the Junior Open Rimfire with a score 569.13. Her brother Cooper Steffen second finished in second place in the class. His score 552.4. respectively. Look like Dad is in danger of being outclassed by the kids.
Jason Edwards (199.9/200.20) had every reason to be happy with his Best Card of the Day in the Hunter Class. You cannot get much better than that. Edwards also scored 559.16 in the men’s Open Rimfire class. Scoring well enough to finish in third place.
In another family affair, his daughter, Mia, finished third in the Junior Open Rimfire with a score of 548.7.
Jerry Purs won the Senior Factory Rimfire award with a score of 504.3.
The Clifton benchrest Shooting club meet monthly
In the men’s Open Rimfire the winner was a very familiar face, Gary Manteit who scored 580.13. He backed up that effort with a win in Centrefire. His score .3356.
Marg Sullivan (.5720) finished in third place in the Centrefire competition.
The club held a Pistol competition on Saturday 10 September. The placings were – 1st Ben Dunsmore (244), 2nd Vince Alberry (212) and 3rd Daymon Mason (204).
The final Pistol Competition for this year will be held on Saturday November 12. The date of the second last Rifle Competition is Sunday 16 October 2022.
The Clifton Benchrest Shooting Club Inc offers the following disciplines at the Laurie Bowe Rifle Range, located on Rosenthal-Clifton Road, Leyburn: Rimfire Benchrest; Centrefire Benchrest; Shotgun Sporting Clays; Pistol/Revolver/Silhouette; Blackpowder Pistol; Air Rifle.
The club’s normal monthly programme includes:-
1st Sunday -Benchrest/Rimfire Centre Practice
2nd Saturday – Pistol Shooting and Clay Target shooting
2nd Sunday – Benchrest Rimfire/Centrefire Practice
3rd Sunday– Club Shoot Competition
a.m. Rimfire
p.m. Centrefire
Fourth/fifth Sundays– Benchrest Rimfire/Centrefire Practice
Visitors are welcome but everyone attending the range (visitors, members and non-members are required to sign the range register located at the office desk in the Gordon Turner clubhouse on arrival.
If you have any further queries, please contact the club President Helen on 0418 791 991.
CARNIVAL PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY
It has been all hands-on deck and action stations as the members of the Stanthorpe Bowls Club prepare for the club’s Fours Carnival next weekend.
Clubs from across the Southern Downs have nominated teams and organisers are counting on the co-operation of the weather gods.
The Club championships continue and last Saturday two heats of the Veterans Men’s Singles were played. Len Girgenti and Mark Wickes went head to head in the opening game and both played consistent bowls. In the end it was a 25-16 win to Len Girgenti.
Both players extend their thanks to Dot Rankin who acted as marker in the game.
Bruno Stefanon played David Rose in the second game. Stefanon held a commanding lead until the m id point of the game. Rose found his line, length and form and at the 22nd end levelled the score to 20 all. Stefanon fought back to and after 27 ends won the game 25-21. This was a thrilling game and congratulation to congratulations to both players on an outstanding performance. Thank you Ernie Jones who acted as marker for the game.
During the afternoon Ray Rankin and Gary Trevena played a social game of pairs against Rocky Thompson and Greg Hammond. The score was 14-6 when rain stopped play.
Mid-week social games of social bowls were played. three bowl triples and one
game of pairs played. In the first game of three bowl tuples Ray Rankin Bruno
Stefanon and Brian Brown were pipped at the post by Robyn Smith Greg
Hammond and Mick Mills.
The score 17-14 in favour of Mill’s team. Ernie Jones, Gary
Trevana and Mark Wicks narrowly defeated E Jones, Helen Jones and
Len Girgenti. The score 15-13.
In the pairs game Pam Moore and Peter Smith proved too strong for Poly Lay and
David Rose winning 22-17.The club acknowledges sponsors Mick and Judy Spiller, M and D Autos and thank them for their continued support. Hi Casey, pleased to report both Association and Golf play were enjoyed under sunny skies.
CROQUET PLAYERS DODGE WEATHER
Both the Warwick Association Croquet players and the Golf Croquet group managed to dodge the wet weather last week – with everyone getting on the court for uninterrupted games,
Tony Hinde and Lesley Grayson Pegged Out on 26 in their game against Dorothy Gartery and Clair Cotton (12) on Saturday 24/9.
In Tuesday’s Association games (27/9) Tony Hinde and Bob Burt played Dorothy Gartery with no score recorded.
Peter Campbell and E’Lane Burt played Jill Birtwistle in another game where no score was recorded.
In the final game Dorothy Gartery and Tony Hinde scored a 9-7 win over Peter Campbell and Jill Birtwistle.
Last Thursday (27/9) the Golf Croquet group had a good turnout. Carol Ryan was the only player among the group to record a Hole in One.
Several games were played with the following results:-
Lil Henricks and Maree Windle (7) V Robyn Luck and Jan Hegarty (4)
Rhyl Dearden and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) V Barb Morrison and Meredith Thornton (4)
Carol Ryan (7) V Joyce Mahony (5)
Barb Morrison and Jan Hegarty (7) V Robyn Luck and Meredith Thornton (4)
Joyce Mahony and Lil Henricks (7) V Rhyl Dearden and Maree Windle (4)
Sue Stanley-Harris (7 ) V Carol Ryan (4)
Rhyl Dearden and Jan Hegarty (7) V Joyce Mahony and Meredith Thornton (4)
Carol Ryan and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) V Barb Morrison and Maree Windle (5)
Barb Morrison and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) V Maree Windle and Carol Ryan (6).
CARNIVAL A BLOOMING SUCCESS
Weeks of planning and preparation paid dividends last weekend with the Warwick East Bowls Club holding the very successful Rose Fiesta open fours carnival.
The green was filled with all seven rinks in play.
Organisers breathed a sigh of relief as the rain that threatened to interrupt the day held off until the final game was played.
The winning team was Steve Tyter, Linda Hartley, Matt Shepherd and Cita W. The runner’s up Rob Alcock, Peter Collis, Peter Ayerst and Lynn Collie while in third place was the team of Gaye Wilmott, Jill Hankins, and Judy and Neville Richardson. The first round winners were Zel Zamprogno, Dale Callaghan, Frank Taylor and Elana Scott.
Keith and team from Drayton (no names on card) won the second round while the third round honours went to Mark Lister, Peter Gynther, Julie Lister and Sue Butz. The Warwick East club thanks and recognises the following sponsors Warwick Credit Union, Warwick RSL, Olsen’s Hardware, Jackie Howe Motel, Warwick Jewellers, Spano’s IGA and Warwick Hotel. The club that without such tremendous local support it would be impossible to hold these carnivals.
Special thanks to those members who assisted in the preparation of the green, the thank our Warwick East members for the green preparation, catering, bar operation, umpiring and all the administrative jobs to ensure the event ran smoothly.
Today is our monthly triples competition. Play starts at 10am. On Saturday mixed social bowls resumes, with play starting at 1pm.
KICKING GRANDFINAL GOALS
Sunday, the rain that was falling mainly on the Southern Cross Bowls club eased in time for a late morning start to the annual NRL Bowls Day at the Cross Bowls. The green played well but ran a little slower than usual (bit like the Eels on Sunday night).
A fun day began with NRL club colours worn by most bowlers and Clark Davidson doing a great job of the task of sorting them into football club teams for two competition games.
Members were pleased to see Allan Davidson finally back on deck, if only to spectate on the sideline after being on the injury list for some time.
You can’t play footy bowls without good food and drink, and I understand the burgers from the canteen were most definitely worth the entry fee thanks to the BBQ chef and kitchen volunteers. Pete also did a good job keeping the refreshments flowing.
The resident Yowie (President Cameron Wilson) made sure everyone was able to buy raffle tickets for the footy clubs’ prize pool and the lucky winners were Roy Lowe, Jeff from the Sovereign Hotel, Brayden Chicky, Daryl Busch, Kev Mooney, Yowie, Dangerman, Robyn Smith, Alan Buse, Irishman Val Gray, Whispering Pete and Gordy Assay.
They each received donated NRL Club supporters clothing ranging from a jacket, scarves, caps, polo shirts etc as well as a football and meat vouchers. Some much desired NRL dot paintings by resident artist Pat Gainey were also up for grabs.
The new Jackpot Lucky Member Draw was run by President Yowie and won by Chairman Pat. The number on the ball drawn out had to be thoroughly checked before Pat could take the cash as it seemed there might have been a forward pass, but after a bunker review it was accepted as correct.
Meanwhile on the green, team Eels were slow starters but picked up some points in the second half.
The Storm started well but petered out as the competition got stronger. The Broncos team had the talent, played well, but needed more than a new coach to get them over the line.
Last year’s bowls winning team at the Cross, the Dragons, were just too cocky to get enough points this time.
The Bunnies put their best rabbit’s foot forward but got stuck on 13 twice.
The Cowboys had a good team on paper, but seemed to have been penalised way too often.
The Dogs had a bit of bark but no bite and weren’t in it at all especially after the Eels got away with a forward pass.
Manly thought a dozen points in each game would be good enough, but needed a twin turbo to power them to the podium.
Just like a ref, the poor old jack was the centre of attention, but was knocked about severely throughout the day and was picked up out of the gutter more than once.
I’m not sure if they kicked the most bowls or tackled the opposition the best, but the top scorers and winners for the day were the mighty Gold Coast Titans team consisting of Matty Shepherd, Cita Weier and Gordon Assay.
Congratulations to them for winning the spectacular trophy that was kindly donated by Patrick Gainey, Clark Davidson and Dave Scotney. They will also each receive Titans dot paintings once the paint dries.
Once again the day was a hoot and thanks to the club members as well as the Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys clubs for supporting our footy day with their generous donations.
Now, this is not to be missed.
This Saturday 8 October 8 at 10am the final of the District Singles will be played between Peter Collis and Rob Capelli at the Southern Cross Bowls Club. Spectators are most welcome, and the bar will be open and operating.
There will also be Social Mixed Bowls this Saturday starting at 1pm, Cameron (0452 421 961) is the contact for the social games.
the club is hosting Turkey Triples on Wednesday 12 October. Games start at 10am and the Games Director is Clark (0427 673 277).
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is difficult to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
Please direct any enquiries to the club Secretary’s email :- sthcross142@gmail.com.
MIDWEEK FOURS POPULAR
The Clifton Bowls Club midweek fours competition held on Wednesday 28 September proved popular – 56 bowlers filled the green. The day kindly sponsored by Clifton Glass.
The overall winners after the two rounds were J Cochrane, G Green, G Horne and L Harvey. The winners score a 22-13 round one win over V Rush, L Hudson, J Harrison and B Lucht.
They won their second round game against N Kuhn, A Imhoff, P Ryatt and K Kuhn 16-12.
The runner’s up R Dakin, R Chicken, G McCarthy and M Tickle defeated L Collie, G Jago, G Death and D Hughes 17 – 7 in the opening round. In the second round game they scored a 19-7 win over V Rush, L Hudson, J Harrison and B Lucht.
The last round winners with an 18-8 win over M Wilson, C Wilson, C Davidson and B Ziebel was the team of J Torrisi, D Scotney, M Skaines and Slave.
Results of other round one games:-
P Ayerst, E Scott, F Taylor and D Callaghan defeated J Rowen, A Larkin, N Short and W O’Callaghan 16 – 15
K Bloomfield, L Tickle, C Thurgate and D Christensen scored an 18-10 win over S Galbraith, C Theodosis, R Cameron and L Bartz.
S Ford, M Wright, M Shepherd and P Collis were too strong for R Gibbs, L Sutton, B Kelly and C Gibson winning 24 – 10.
K Morris, D Kehl, L Smith and R Kehl defeated J Torrisi, D Scotney, M Skaines and Slave by one shot. The score 14 – 13.
M Wilson, C Wilson, C Davidson and B Ziebel proved to be too strong for N Kuhn, A Imhoff, P Ryatt and K Kuhn winning 20 – 14.
Results of the remaining round two games (Skips names only):-
D Callaghan def L Bartz 15 – 11 ; D Christensen def C Gibson 17 – 13; D Christensen def C Gibson 17 – 13; P Collis def R Kehl 15 – 14 and in a tight game the teams skipped by D Hughes and W’O Callaghan played a 12 all draw.
18 bowlers hit the green last Thursday (29/9) for Clifton night bowls competition.
Results:-
Gordon, Steve and Anthony scored a one shot win over Rob, Trevor and Hazel (9 – 8).
Jade, Mick and Jeremy had a very comfortable 17-4 win over Bernie, Fred and Neil.
Anthony, Andy and Lenore also had a good win over Ryan, Chris and Red (15 – 8).
A busy week on the green at the Clifton Bowls club wrapped up last Saturday with the Prem Ryatt’s Sponsored Day. 24 players enjoyed a great day on the green.
The winners were Neil Postle, Red Daley and Ian Maher. Ian Weier, John Cochrane and Garry Death were the runner’s up.
Looking ahead on Saturday 8th October the semi-final of the Competition Pairs will be played at 9.30 am. The final will follow in the afternoon.
A committee meeting is scheduled for 7pm on Monday 10 October.
There will be another round of night bowls on Thursday 13/9 at 7pm.
The bar at the Clifton Bowls Club will once again be open this Friday (7/9) from 5pm. Meals will be available from 6pm. To make a booking please call Julie on 0402029263. A reminder that on Friday night Karaoke kicks off at 7.30pm.
Last week’s Jackpot members draw was unclaimed and stands at $30 this week. If you are interested in hiring the Clifton clubhouse for a private function, please call Necia (0438 973 707) who will be able to provide all the necessary details.
WEEKEND WASHOUT
Rain forced the cancellation of Sunday’s regular Southern Downs Rifle Club shoot on the Risdon Range.
Weather permitting this weekend the group will be shooting from the 300 yard mound this Sunday (9/10).
Sign on this Sunday is 8.30am ready for a 9am start.
If you would like further information, please Margaret on (07) 4666 1018.
LIMITED PLAY FOR LADIES
Another wet week resulted in limited play for the women at the Warwick Golf Club.
While Wednesday’s competition was cancelled on Saturday 21 ladies played in wet and windy conditions.
Annice Payne was the winner her score 35 points. After a countback Anne Lyons was declared the runner up. Lyons and Marg Adcock each returned 34 points. Marg did take home the prize for the best nine and won the Pro Pin from Majella Kahler, Patricia Roberts and Jill Barnes.
The Ladies will be hoping for better for the Monthly Medal this Saturday sponsored by Birdie Bistro and Bar. Play on Saturday will be off the white markers.
Look out for results of the Red Single Stoke event, played by the Ladies on Wednesday in next week’s edition of Sport.
