TWILIGHT BOWLS SIGNS OFF
The Stanthorpe Bowls Club wrapped up a very successful season of Twilight Bowls on Thursday night.
The inclement weather may have forced the cancellation of Social Bowls on Wednesday, but the 34 bowlers enjoyed great green conditions and were entertained by Todd and Dave who played some great live music during the course of the night.
On the green Robyn Smith’s team proved too strong for Dot Rankin and her team and scored a 19-10 win.
In the first of two games where the bowlers went head to head with the golfers the bowlers team led by Brian Brown scored a 12-10 win over the Keith Jones and his golfers. In the second game Santo Cavallaro and his team of golfing buddies scored an upset win over Len Girgenti and his bowlers 13 shots to 11. Luisa Girgenti and her crew scored a convincing win over Nikki Waterworth’s team while Max Hunter’s team defeated David Drapers team by three shots in the final game. Twilight Bowls now go into recess until Spring when the weather warms up, so watch this space later in the year for details.
The Bowls club thanks everyone who supported the popular concept this season. A big thank you to the Bowls club members supporters and the Golf Club President Len Leigh and his members who have assisted in running the evenings over the past five months.
The Club’s 2023 self-selected Pairs competition was played on Saturday in ideal conditions. Polly Lay and Bruno Stefanon met Robyn Rose and David Rose in the opening game and honours went to team Rose. The score 19-12.
Greg Hammond and Jack Bell played Gary Trevena and Brian Brown in the second game. Treena and Brown proved too strong scoring a 25-13 win. In the final game of round one Tammy Robinson and Toby Robinson were defeated 30-8 by Frank Gallo and Wendy Hurnall. Rocky Thompson and Len Girgenti each had a round one bye.
The first semi-final between Gary Trevena and Brian Brown and Frank Gallo and Wendy Hurnall resulted in a 20-11 victory to Gallo and Hurnall. Rocky Thompson and Len Girgenti scored a solid win in the second semi defeating Robyn and David Rose 21 shots to 11.
Gall and Hurnall will play Thompson and Girgenti in the final . The date of that game is yet to be announced.
While all the Pairs action was in play, there was also a game of social triples played. Amanda Jeffs, Toby Robinson and Dot Rankin scored a 20-16 win over Colin Denning, Tammy Robinson and Polly Lay
A reminder that the Stanthorpe Bowls Club annual Open Fours Carnival is snow just around the corner – Sunday 16th April.
Nominations have been received from 14 teams from across the District for the event sponsored by Stanthorpe Bendigo Community Bank and the Stanthorpe Golf Club.
The Stanthorpe Bowls Club expresses their gratitude to the two major sponsors whose support makes the event possible.
The club’s green sponsors this week, Sandro and Ruth Stefanon of Sandro’s Cabinets are thanked for their valued and ongoing support.
STANTHORPE MALLET PLAYERS ON COURT
Players from the Stanthorpe Mallet club were again busy last week with competition in the varying Croquet disciplines played on different days.
The Association players were the first to hit the court on Tuesday.
Joy Newman and Heather Widderick played Pauline Smith and Jenny Tunbridge. Smith and Tunbridge began well on the first hoop and a good game ensued. After their good start Smith and Tunbridge got away to a four hoop lead.
Newman scored two peels and Widderick one peel as they fought to claw back the margin. Tunbridge returned serve scoring a peel and two hoops in a row. Her partner Smith added a peel and two lots of two hoops in a row on the four and five back hoops which extended their lead allowing them to score a 26-14 win.
No surprise that there was no Golf Croquet given the volume of rain in Stanthorpe on Wednesday.
The weather cleared and the court surface was in good conditions for the regular Gateball games on Friday.
In all four games, Sharyn Roser and Pauline Smith played Jenny Tunbridge and Joy Newman.
Scores were close throughout the opening game and resulted in a 10-all draw. Tunbridge and Newman got all their balls through gate two, however after a countback the win went the way of Smith and Roser who had scored two balls through gate three.
The second game was also close. Newman catching Smith and Roser in the final moments of the game to even the score at 10 all with one Agari. With the last shot of the game, Roser scored gate three to give Roser and Smith a one point advantage. The final score 11-10.
Following the break Smith and Roser appeared to go off the boil they struggled to get a live ball on the court as Newman and Tunbridge took an early lead in the third game. A flurry of scoring in the final minutes of the game was not sufficient for the pair to catch their opponents and Newman and Tunbridge, scored a 15-9 win.
In the final game Smith and Roser regained their composure and lead from the get-go. They were able to maintain control throughout the game however Newman and Tunbridge frustrated them taking control of gate three.
There were a number of errors from all players which saw their own balls taken out of court through. Smith and Roser went on to score a 9-5 win.
FREE OPEN DAY
Have you ever wondered about the vagaries of the ancient but popular game of Croquet and it’s various disciplines. All will be revealed at the Stanthorpe Mallet Club’s Free Open Day on 19th April. The members will be on hand from 9am to 3pm to explain show you the ropes and explain what Golf Croquet and Gateball are all about. You will be able to try the games for yourself. Mallets will be provided along with morning tea. Please wear flat shoes, joggers/ sneakers are ideal but please no heels.
If you would like to stay for the day, bring along your lunch and enjoy the day with the club members.
The Stanthorpe Croquet court is located at the front of the Stanthorpe golf course Bowling Club on Amosfield Road adjacent to the Bowls greens.
If you would like further information, please contact Sharyn Roser (0490 405 477) or Pauline Smith (0417 792 473).
SUMMIT NEWS
There have been several major events at the Summit Bowls club over the past few weeks.
The rain interrupted Men’s Singles were played in March. The comepitition was played in sections with the qualifiers moving to the playoffs.
Following are the post sectional results – Graeme Warner 21 d Paul Zamprogno 18. Frank Taylor 21 d Brian Wilmot 9 and Mark Spiller 21 d Rob Capelli 16.
In the semi – finals Tyler Sweeney defeated Graeme Warner 21- 8. The second semi-final was a closer game Frank Taylor scored a two shot win over Mark Spiller. The score 21- 19.
Frank Taylor played excellent bowls in the final and scored a 25-8 win over Tyler Sweeney. Frank not only takes the 2023 Singles crown he has earned the right to represent the club in the district playoffs in June. The venue for that game is yet to be advised.
The Ladies’ Singles Final was played on the same day. The final was between Pam Moore and Maree Ball was a close game with the lead changing several times. Pam Moore was able to produce a couple of telling shots under pressure and Pam won the entertaining final 21 – 20. Pam was able to produce a couple telling shots under pressure and this proved the difference in the game.
The club’s Men’s pairs were played on Saturday. The competition played on a knockout basis.
In the opening round Rod Crome and Darren Stanley defeated Frank Taylor (Sub) and Graeme Warner 20-12.
Gary Preston and Jamie Zamprogno 13 scored a one shot win over John Fairley and Michael Sweeney( 13-12).
There was only one shot difference in the game between Barry Murphy and Tony Schubert and Rod Newlands and Carl Sutherland. The final score 18-17. Paul Zamprogno and Adrian Jackson had the bye.
In the semi-finals Crome and Stanley defeated Paul Zamprogno and Adrian Jackson 16-12.
Barry Murphy and Tony Schubert defeated Gary Preston and Jamie Zamprogno 17-16.
There were some close games the scores indicate. The finals will be played on Saturday April 15 – Finals Day.
The program for the coming weeks is as follows.
Saturday April 8– Social Bowls
Saturday April 15 – Finals Day All games start at 10AM; Several final games will be played:-
District Men’s Pairs :– Steve Martin and Mark Spiller play Frank Taylor and Dale Callahan –
District Mixed Pairs :- Judy and Neville Richardson play Margaret Wright and Peter Collis
The winners of both events will represent the Southern Downs in the Zone Finals at Miles Bowls Club in late July.
Tuesday April 20 – Turkey Triples
Saturday April 22 – The family of Attilio Zamprogno are putting a memorial day for a late and great member. Members are urged to support this event.
NIGHT BOWLS CONTINUES
The Warwick Bowls club wishes to advise Members and Visitors that Thursday Night Bowls has been extended due to popular demand and there will be on again tonight (6/4)
The surrounds of the Warwick Green are looking good the hard work of the six Green volunteers who have painted all the seating etc.
The club appreciates the work of this group. Extra help for these volunteers who are at the club every Monday mornings around 9am. Special mention to the great work of the club green keeper, Peter Mole.
Last Thursday night a group of 16 was on the green for what was to be the final game of night bowls.
Kay Bloomfield and Max Balfour defeated Trish Owens/Craig Thurgate and Ryan Cooper 23-16.
Percy Cutmore, Denis Sterling and Peter Mole scored a 25-8 win over Faye Flint, Peter Guy and Gary Cooper.
Nat Kumseewad, Elenor Perquin and John Ruhle defeated Nick Perquin, Julie Grayson and Ray Southee. The score 20-11.
Carol and Craig again looked after the half time BBQ.
Ryan Cooper won the Lucky Draw. A nice surprise for Faye Flint when everyone stood and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. Hard to keep secrets in a Bowls Clubs.
Back on the green there were chocolates for Touchers courtesy of Max Balfour. The winners were Faye Flint, Nat Kumseewad, Denis Sterling, Peter Mole and Elenor Perquin.
Play finished with everyone bowling one bowl to the ‘Spider. Nat Kumseewad had the perfect bowl finishing only 30cm to win the chocolates.
The Lucky Draw, (no 39), was won by Percy Cutmore.
Last Saturday the Club A Grade Singles Championships were played. Results:
John Ruhle def. Ken Hayes (25-17); Marker – Craig Thurgate.
Gary Cooper def. Jim Rickard (25-16);
Russell Bean def. Richard Tartan (25-12) – Marker Fay Flint.
Peter Guy def. Max Balfour (25-14) – Marker Edwin Welsh. Congratulations to John, Gary, Russell and Pete who now progress to the next round.
Coming Events for April:
Tuesday 4: Monthly Triples sponsored by Spec Savers (results next week)
Thursday 6: Night Bowls has been extended. Submit names between 5pm and 5.30pm – play begins at 6pm – Sausage Sizzle and fun prizes.
Wednesday 12: Jack Pot Bowls – $90.
Saturday 15: Social Bowls. Check with Games Director re A Grade Singles.
Nomination for Wednesday and Saturday games – Names in between midday and 12.30 pm – play begins at 1pm. You can also call the club 46611516 or leave a message or place your name on the outside notice board at the club.
TRIPLES WINNERS FROM THE CROSS
A team from the Southern Cross Bowls Club slipped into Dalby making a flying raid on the North Dalby Bowls Club returning home winners of the Triples Carnival. Congratulations to Gordon Assay, Geoff Creighton and Geoff Davis.
The Cross hosted night bowls on Friday night. Results were determined by highest winning margin. The winners were Michael Redgewell, Kim Hankinson and Brett Patrick.
Lucky number raffle winners were Josh Redgewell and Val Gray who each scored $25.
The member’s draw jackpots to $50 as it was unclaimed last week.
The club is holding a social mixed bowls afternoon this Saturday (Easter Saturday 8/4) at 1pm. Simply be at the Clubhouse by 12.30pm or phone the club (4661 1876) between noon and 12.30pm to nominate. Everyone, including beginners are welcome.
The club’s next popular Turkey Triples are scheduled for Wednesday 12 April – 10am. Contact Games Director Clark 0427 673 277.
The Chairman’s Challenge begins on Friday 14 April at 6pm, again contact Clark.
Charity Bowls Day For Breast Cancer – Sunday 23 April – Bowls start 10am. All welcome.
Book with Clark.
NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE RAIN
The Warwick Croquet club players report there were absolutely no complaints from their end of the world, after the much needed rain last week. The lawns at the court are looking magnificent.
Prior to the rain a small group played one game of Association Croquet on Saturday 25th March. Tony Hinde and Lesley Grayson scored a 16-12 win over Peter Campbell and Dorothy Grayson 12.
Association Croquet was the discipline played again on Tuesday 28th March. Peter Campbell and Bob Burt played very well and Pegged Out on the maximum 26 in their game against Dorothy Gartery and E’Lane Burt who scored 18.
Julie Grayson and Jill Birtwistle also Pegged Out on 26 when they played Lesley Grayson and Trish Davey. Their score 15.
The Golf Croquet group was on court last Thursday.
Congratulations to Beth Schottelius and Meredith Thornton who each scored a Hole In One during the games.
Beth Schottelius and Meredith Thornton (7) V Judy Funder and Carol Ryan (4)
Marian Cirson and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) V Barb Morrison and Marg Mitchell (4)
Barb Morrison and Judy Funder (7) V Beth Schottelius and Sue Stanley-Harris (6)
Marg Mitchell and Carol Ryan (7) V Marian Cirson and Meredith Thornton (6)
Sue Stanley-Harris and Meredith Thornton (7) V Beth Schottelius and Carol Ryan (5)
Marian Cirson and Judy Funder (7) V Barb Morrison and Marg Mitchell (5)
MONTHLY TRIPLES TODAY
East Warwick Bowls Club held a Mixed social bowls afternoon on Saturday. Two games of triples were played. The equal winners were Johnno Johnson and Peter Collis.
Today, (Thursday 6/4) the club hosts the Monthly Triples day. Play starts at 10am.
This Saturday there will be the normal afternoon of social bowls with prizes on offer and a chance to try for the Jackpot.
It is a 1pm start.
AW GEES THURSDAY NIGHT WINNERS
Despite the cooler weather night bowls remains very popular at the Clifton Bowls club. The winning team last Thursday night, the Aw Gees (Annette and Neil Postle) revelled in the cooler conditions. The runners up were team Gordon, Tilly and Cory.
Despite the change in temperature, night bowls still draws a good crowd, and 27 players were on the green last week.
On Sunday morning there was a good crowd for Brekky pairs.
The overall winners were I Murr and A Hickey. In their opening game the winners defeated T Robinson and B Brown 14 – 4.
They followed up with an 18-6 win over K Bloomfield and G Knights.
The runners up T Robinson and B Brown made amends for their game one loss with a 24-7 win over T Robinson and G Death in the second game.
In other results A Robinson and N Postle scored an 11-6 win over T Robinson and G Death. In their second game they had a 10-7 win over J Keleher and L Smith.
A Larkin and P Ryatt had an 11-7 win over a Jeffs and P Mole in their first game and went on to score a 14-3 win over I Weier and G Jago 14 – 3.
Weier and Jago claimed a 12-8 win over B Betts and J Cochrane in round one.
Round two was a better results for Betts and Cochrane who defeated A Jeffs and P Mole 12 -6
J Keleher and L Smith scored their only win in the first game defeating K Bloomfield and G Knights 15 – 8.
Tonight (Thursday, 6th April) Night Bowls will be on again. Lots of great prizes for all the Chocoholics.
Saturday 8th April – Easter Goodies sponsored by Necia Creighton. This is a casual dress day, and everyone is welcome. Please submit names by 12.30 pm. Games begin at 1pm.
Saturday 15th April – Bowls Day sponsored by the Shelley Family – A casual dress day, everyone welcome. Submit names by 12.30 for a 1pm roll up.
Saturday 22nd April – Competition A Grade Singles; 9.30am start. Round two will be played in the afternoon.
Round one draw:-
R Daley V A Imhoff; L Smith V G Jago; G Death V I Weier; P Mole v G Knights; N Postle V D Smith; D Hughes V B Simpson.
Nominations for the Nominations for Club Selected Pairs are now open.
A reminder that there is a Committee Meeting on Monday 10 April, at 7pm.
