MAX FOR McGOVERN
The Southern Downs Rile Club shooters were back on target this weekend after the range was closed to competition this past weekend with the Darling Downs District Rifle Association holding a competition at Risdon Range.
Shooters gathered at the 600 yard mound and numbers suggest some members may enjoyed the week’s spell.
Numbers in the Open and Hunter Sporters Class were good and after a night of torrid storms across the Southern Downs, it was a clear morning, and scores were good.
In open class Laughlin McGovern put down a maximum score. Daryl Reck had a good result in the sporter/ hunter class while John Hunter was on his own in the Standard class.
Results:- ‘F’ Class
600 yard
Open (Max 126)
Laughlin McGovern (126.14); Kevin Jones (124.3); Richard McKillop (123.9); Charlie Montgomery (121.9); Craig Montgomery (121.7); Dave Taylor (120.8); Greg Wilson (120.6);
Mitch O’Reilly (120.6); Bruce McAllan (118.4); Margaret Taylor (112.1); Mike Miller (99).
Standard (Max126)
John Cooke (117.4)
Sporter/Hunter (Max 105)
Daryl Reck (103.5); Geoff Vollmerhause (102.10); Graham Park (96.5); Hayden Aspinall (95.5).
This Sunday shooters will be at the 300-yard mound. Sign on is at 8.30am ready in preparation for a 9am start. Please call Margaret on 4666 1018 if you require further details.
KINDER CONDITIONS FOR CROQUET
Conditions on the Warwick Croquet Club law over the past week have been far more pleasant than the previous weeks and that was reflected in participation numbers especially for the Golf Croquet games last Thursday.
Earlier in the week two games of Association Croquet were played. Peter Campbell and Lesley Grayson defeated Dorothy Gartery and Tony Hinde 14-10.
The sore in the second game favoured E’Lane Burt and Trish Davey who scored a narrow 15-14 win over Bob Burt and Julie Grayson.
Joyce Mahony played well in Thursday’s Golf Croquet games and scored a hole in One.
Marian Cirson and Joyce Mahony (7) V Barb Morrison and Sue Stanley-Harris (5)
Meredith Thornton and Maree Windle (7) V Robyn Luck and Judy Funder (4)
Carol Ryan (7) V Lil Henricks (5)
Sue Stanley-Harris and Maree Windle (7) V Marian Cirson and Beth Schottelius (5)
Barb Morrison and Robyn Luck 7 V Joyce Mahony and Lil Henricks 5
Judy Funder (7) – Meredith Thornton (6) – Carol Ryan (4)
Joyce Mahony and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) V Barb Morrison and Judy Funder (4)
Beth Schottelius (7) – Meredith Thornton (5) – Maree Windle (4)
Marian Cirson (7) V Carol Ryan (5)
NEWBIES TRY NIGHT BOWLS
Friday night bowls at the Southern Cross Club again drew plenty of interest with a field on 12 players on the green. It was good to see some new giving bowls a go.
The winning team was determined by the highest score and Brett Patrick, Tay Redgewell and Kim Hankinson took home the prize.
Pat Gainey and Yowie did not go home empty-handed winning prizes in the raffle.
The Member Draw was not won and has jackpotted to $40 next week.
Night Bowls (Social Mixed) are on again next Friday (31/3). Play begins at 6pm.
6.00pm Social Mixed Bowls. It is Whispering Pete’s Birthday so there will be a sausage sacrifice at half time and birthday cake.
Be at the club by 5.30pm or call the clubhouse on 4661 1876 between 5pm and 5.30pm to register. Everyone including beginners.
Southern Cross Bowls Date Claimer:-
Sunday 23 April – Charity Bowls Day For Breast Cancer -10am start. All welcome.
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.
The secretary’s email is sthcross142@gmail.com. To book a function, call Patrick 0409 616 163 or follow the club on Facebook on their Facebook page.
PHILLIPS AND BEAN CLEAN UP KFC VOUCHERS
Members and visitors at the Warwick Bowls Club played the KFC sponsored bowls morning on Tuesday 22/3. The winners of the KFC vouchers were Darryl Phillips and Russell Bean who defeated Barry Perks and Ken Hayes 26-24.
Nat Kumseewad, Ray Southee and Trevor Wright scored a three shot win over Pamela Kerr, John Ruhle and Edwin Welsh. The final score 20-17.
On Thursday evening 16 members and visitors played the popular evening bowls. Players and spectators enjoyed another great night. Thanks to Carol and Craig Thurgate who once again did a great job organising providing sausages and quiche for the hungry hordes. On the green Max Balfour kindly supplied chocolates for touchers as Kay Bloomfield, Michael Dungey and Max Holder defeated Percy Cutmore, Denis Sterling and Craig Thurgate 16-12. On another rink Nat Kumseewad, Peter Guy and Ray Southee dominated N Perquin, Julie Grayson and Eleanor Perquin. The score 30-7.
Trish Owens and Max Balfour defeated Pat Seipelt and Gary Cooper 22-10. Great to see Denis Sterling who has been missed by members back on the green again. The members extend their best wishes to his wife Roslyn. Nat Kumseewad the newest members of the club is certainly enjoying her bowls and the many new friendships.
The Final of the Championship B Grade Singles final was played last Saturday, and it was a riveting game. It seemed as though Faye Flint could do no wrong and led 17-10 on the 20th End. Her opponent Craig Thurgate changed the length of the Jack and by the 26th end scores were tied up at 18 all. Faye fought back scoring four shots on the 27th end and went on to win 25-19 in what was a thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable match. With both bowlers playing excellent draw bowls.
Spectators were enthralled and bypassed afternoon for fear they missed a shot. Congratulations to Faye the club’s newly minted Champion however Craig Thurgate lost no supporters playing an equally gutsy game.
While the Championship Singles was being decided two games of social bowls were played. Ken Hayes and Bryan Wright tied with Peter Guy and John Ruhle 17-17; Michael Dungey and Edwin Welsh def. Pamela Kerr and Jim Rickard 15-13.
As March draws to a close, tonight Thur (30/4) the club will be holding their final Social Evening Bowls for the season. Please submit names between 5pm and 5.30pm ready to play at 6pm. Evening bowl will recommence later in the year when conditions warm up.
Looking ahead in April
Sat 1/4: Social Bowls and the first round of the Championship A Grade Singles – the draw is available on the Notice Board.
Tues 4/4 Monthly Triples – Sponsored by Spec Savers – Morning Tea 9am.
Wed 5/4 Social Afternoon Bowls
Sat 8/4 Social Bowls and A Grade Singles
Wed 12/4 Jack Pot Bowls
Please submit names for Wednesday and Saturday Bowls between noon and 12.30pm. Alternatively please place your name on the outside Notice Board at the club or call the Club on (07) 46611516.
The Warwick Bowls Club is the ideal Venue for you next function. For further inquiries or to make a Booking, please call Craig Thurgate (0412 661 924) or Trevor Wright on (0417 006 745).
GOOD MIDWEEK ROLL UP
The Clifton Bowls Club Mid-Week Fours competition held Wednesday last week was well supported by local and visiting bowlers. The day generously sponsored by club members I Weier, G Green, N Postle and G Knights.
The overall winners were the team of L Hudson, P Klowss, B Lucht and J Harrison.
The team of ; I McDonald, E Short, G Hynds and J King were runners up. The last round winners were P Ayerst, E Scott, F Taylor and D Callaghan scored a comprehensive 22-5 won over C Weir, G Assay, M Shepperd and K Mooney.
Round one results:-
P Ayerst, E Scott, F Taylor and D Callaghan scored a three shot win over J Torrisi, M Skaines, K Hankinson and D Scotney (15 – 12).
The overall winners had a first round win over L Hudson, P Klowss, B Lucht and J Harrison defeated G Knights, L Collie, G Death and D Hughes (13 – 8).
S Galbraith, C Theodosis, R Cameron and L Bartz scored a 19-106 win over B Betts, A Larkin, A Imhoff and G Jago.
D Hamblin, K Weier, S Tweedie and R Chicken played a tight game against B Lindemayer, C Kearey, R Scurr and G Lewis. The final score 14 – 12.
I McDonald, E Short, G Hynds and J King scored a very comfortable 24-14 win over J Cochrane, G Green, G Horne and L Harvey.
K Bloomfield, M Balfour, C Thurgate and D Christensen defeated C Lewis, J Death, R Alexander and R Gibbs 18 – 14. K Morris, D Kehl, L Smith and R Kehl drew with 12 all with C Weir, G Assay, M Shepperd and K Mooney.
Round two (skips only):- J Harrison def G Jago 22 – 15; L Bartz def R Chicken 19 – 13; J King def G Lewis 21 – 6; L Harvey def D Christensen 23 – 10; R Gibbs def R Kehl 21 – 20, D Callaghan def K Mooney 22 – 5; D Hughes def D Scotney 19 – 17.
20 bowlers enjoyed the excellent conditions for night bowls. The winners were Jeremy, Belinda and Michael. The runners up Ryan, Chris and Red.
Night bowls is on again tonight (30/3.) and begins at 6.30pm.
Thursday 30th March – Night Bowls at 6.30 pm.
Sunday 2nd April – Brekky Pairs – Breakfast at 8.30am followed by bowls at 9am.
Saturday 8th April – Easter Goodies sponsored by Necia Creighton
A reminder that the bar at the Club will be open from 5pm on Friday with meals available from 6pm. To make a booking please call Julie on 0402 029 263. The Member’s Jackpot was not claimed last Friday night and has jackpotted to $40 this week.
The Clifton Clubhouse is available for private hire for further details please call Necia on 0438 973 707.
OPEN SINGLES WITH A TWIST
On Saturday the Warwick East Bowls club hosted an open singles competition with a slight twist. The format was three games of eight ends in sectional play, followed by quarter finals, semi-finals and the final.
Warwick East members were joined by bowlers from Drayton, Clifton, Stanthorpe and the Warwick club. There was even a visitor from Manildra in NSW.
In the quarter final games Cory De Ath defeated Peter Guy 9-4. Matt Shepherd scored a 9-5 win over Johnno Johnson. Only one shot separated Rob Alcock and Tracey Foster. The score 7-6. Ian Furner had a comfortable 10-5 win over Peter Collis.
In the semi-finals Rob Alcock defeated Matt Shepherd 8-4. The score-line was the same in the game between Cory De Ath and Ian Furner (8-4).
Rob Alcock won the final in very convincing fashion. He defeated Cory De Ath 10-1. The competition was hailed a success by everyone and the club hopes to hold a similar competition later in the year.
The Warwick East Bowls club held a successful monthly Triples Day last Thursday. The competition winners were Al and Jools Buse, with the runners-up Peter Collis and Lynn Collie.
Saturday afternoon mixed social bowls resume this week. Play begins at 1pm. There will be the usual trophies on offer, as well as a chance at the jackpot. If you would like a game simply be at the club between noon and 12.30pm or call the club on 4661 9050.
As there are five Thursdays this month, the next triples day will be Thursday 6 April play starts at 10am.
GREAT NIGHT ON GREEN
The Stanthorpe Bowls Club welcomed another great crowd for the second last night of Twilight Bowls last Thursday night. Six games were played and the results with the following results. Dot Rankin’s team and Polly Lay’s team played out a 16 all draw. In a hard-fought game, Len Girgenti’s team scored a narrow win over Brian Brown’s group. The score 15 – 13. Jack Bell’s team was beaten by Gary Trevena and his team. The margin three shots (11-8) Rocky Thompson’s group proved too strong for Greg Hammond’s lot and ran away with the game 24-6. In the battle of the golfers, Santo Cavallaro’s suffered a loss at the hands of Keith Jones and his crew. The final score 26-16. Chris and Melissa Pascoe skipped the two teams from the Stanthorpe Rotary Club. No scores available. Tonight, Thursday (30/3) is the final “Twilight Bowls” evening this season. The club extends a very big thank you to all the volunteers who helped run the event over the past five months. Thanks also to everyone who supported the concept. Twilight Bowls has averaged between 30-40 players most evenings.
If you would like to play tonight, simply register by calling the club on 46811276 between 5.30 and 6pm. Alternatively be at the club by 6pm to slotted into a team. A raffle, fun games and prizes during the evening will add to the fun. Bowls can be provided but please wear flat sole shoes. If you prefer not to play bowls, come along anyway and chill out and listen to some great live music. There will be a sausage sizzle between 5pm and 6.30pm with bowls commencing immediately after the BBQ. A big night is planned with live music supplied by Dave and Todd. The club is looking forward to another big season of Twilight Bowls commencing later in the year with the return of warmer weather. The club also extends their thanks Dave and Todd for their contribution and of course President of the Golf Club, Len Leigh and his team for their assistance during the season. On Wednesday 22/3, two games of social triples were played. Greg Hammond, Bruno Stefanon and Len Girgenti scored good win over Polly Lay, Robyn Smith and Peter Smith (23-13) and in the other game, Amanda Jeffrey, Gary Trevena and Brian Brown also had a very convincing win over Tammy Robinson, Toby Robinson and Jack Bell. The score 25-3. On Saturday (25/3) Social Bowls were played. Colin Denning, Bruno Stefanon and Wendy Hurnall had a 14-10 win over Greg Hammond, Robyn Smith and Peter Smith. Polly Lay and Brian Brown defeated Dot Rankin and David Rose 19 – 9. The 2023 self-selected Club Pairs Championship be played on Saturday and Sunday (1/4 2/4).
The Stanthorpe Bowls Club annual Open Fours Carnival will be played on Sunday 16 April. Fourteen teams from across the district have nominated for the Carnival which is sponsored by the Stanthorpe Bendigo Community Bank and the Stanthorpe Golf Club.
This week’s green sponsors are Jason and Michelle Girgenti of All About Mechanical. The Club thanks them for their ongoing support.
