The Burnett Bowls Club held their Inaugural Ballistic Beer Co $15,000 Men’s Prestige Triples at Burnett Bowls Club last weekend, with a great weekend had by all.
Burnett Bowls Club Chairman Des Kemp said the event saw 96 competitors take part in the competition, with everyone enjoying the weekend.
“It was a fantastic event and a great weekend; everyone was extremely happy and all the competitors played very well,” Des said.
“Although this was the first event we have had of this size, we are already looking forward to running it again next year!”
Check out the latest bowls results and news from around the region with a number of upcoming events on the calendar:
BOWLS BURNETT MEN
Social bowls results
Tuesday 19th July: Winners: Owen Newman, Brian Pownell 2 wins +20 Runners Up: Josh Gott, Darryl Austin 2 wins +18, First game Winner: G Barber, G Murray-Williams +3, Second game Winner: Chilli Pete, Jezza Vereshaka +21 Sportsman: Eric Mulley, Bud Farlow
Wednesday 20th July: Scroungers: Winner: Keegan Lankowski Runner Up: Shane Lankowski
Thursday 21st July: No play due to inclement weather
Friday 22nd July: No play due to inclement weather
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July: Ballistic Beer Co $15,000 Two Bowls Tiples Carnival. What a terrific weekend with 32 teams playing for the top prize in great weather conditions.
First prize was won by Paul Kajewski, Jason Carpenter and Brendan Wilson with 7 wins and a margin of 87 shots. Second place: Keith Whalley, Brett Wilkie, Kurt Brown 6 wins +120, Third: Darryl Austin, Darren McCracken, Yogi 6 wins +87, Fourth: Rob Swallow, Tony Townson, David Green 6 wins +73 Fifth: Rowan Bruce, Riley Gerrick, Cody Gerrick 6 wins +52 Sixth: Cain Skerry, Liam Kronk, Brett Davis 5 wins +34, Seventh: Paul Hartog, Arthur Brown, John Thiele 5 wins +20, Eighth: Brian O’Neill, Geoff Abell, Jeff Connell 5 wins +12.
A huge thank you to our Carnival sponsors – Ballistic Beer Co, Ken’s Kepnock Butchery, Bundaberg Marineland, Ceilings & Walls, Big 4 Maroochy River and Burnett Bowls Club.
Also, thank you to all the Burnett members (Men and Women) that volunteered their time and effort to help the weekend run smoothly as it is the commitment of the members that makes a great club. Well done!
Competition
A & b Pairs: Brendan Whalley, Keith Whalley def Chilli Pete, Jezza Vereshaka 28-10
Members, please check the Competition boards and continue to arrange games by mutual agreement.
Pennant 2022 – the District Pennant Competition commences this weekend and Burnett has a team in all 5 Divisions. Thank you to those members playing Pennant for supporting your Club and we wish you good bowling and good luck for the weekend.
Social bowls events
Visitors are most welcome on all playing days.
Entry sheets are at the club or phone the Club on 4151 4217 during opening hours. If you cannot get through to the club number regarding bowls, then phone 0401 341 378 or 0466 539 441.
Tuesday 26th July: $300 Open Triples (Men’s, Ladies, Mixed) 1pm start, names by 12pm, green fees paid by 12.45pm. the 1 bowl Jackpot is currently $120
Wednesday 27th July: ‘Scroungers’ Singles – this is a fun game of Singles similar to consistency singles where points are allocated to the 4 closest bowls to the jack. Games are played over 12 ends with no driving allowed. Names in by 6.15pm with games starting at 6.30pm. green fees are $8 with 50 percent of the green fees being returned as prizemoney. All ability levels welcome so come along for a fun night out.
Thursday 28th July: ‘Thirsty Thursday’ Open Pairs. 3pm start, names by 2.30pm. Free drink (Sponsored) included in green fees. Games will finish at 5pm with two random lucky draws as prizes.
Thursday 28th July: Night Bowls – bowls starts at 6.30pm, names in by 6pm. Bowl under lights and enjoy a fun filled night with a chance at the ‘Pick the Joker’ Jackpot which is currently $515+. Visitors and those that want to try bowls for the first time will be made feel very welcome.
Friday 29th July: Open Pairs (Men’s, Ladies, Mixed) 1pm start, names by 12pm, green fees paid by 12.45pm. The 1 bowl Jackpot will be played after the game.
Saturday 30th July: Round 1 of the District Pennant Competition. Rinks will be available for social bowls. Names in by 12pm, green fees paid by 12.45pm for a 1 pm start.
Coming events
Saturday 30th July: Round 1 of Pennant. Good luck and good bowling to all Burnett teams representing their Club this weekend.
Club News
Club opening hours are – Monday (Club closed), Tuesday 10am – 5.30pm, Wednesday 10am – 9pm, Thursday 11am – 9pm, Friday 10am – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm (10pm for Functions) Sunday Bowls Days 9am – 2pm.
The Goose Club raffle will be drawn on Friday night at 7pm. The Members Draw us now at $70 so come along, have a meal and a few drinks with the chance to win some great cash and prizes.
Live entertainment for this Friday night the 29th July will be Peter Sajko and the following Friday the 5th August, live music will be delivered by ‘The Other Bloke’. Members, Guests, and Visitors are always welcome.
Bargara Bowls
Monday 18th July & Tuesday 19th July– Bargara Bowls Ladies 2 Day Carnival –
A sucessful event held under the cover at Sandhills Sports Club, the newly opened home of Bargara Bowls. 128 Ladies enjoyed 5 games with the first 3 teams seperated by 1 end each. Winners the A.T.W. Team of B. Parker, S. Squires, G. Lock & J. Jones; 2nd A. Pershouse, F. Clarke, L. Morish & J. Tennant; 3rd B. Torrens, J. Murray, D. Hindmarch & W. Jamieson; 4th K. Wade Team; 5th T. Ferris Team; 6th D. Handley Team; 7th C. Melon Team; 8th J. Blundell Team; 9th M. Scott Team. Game Winners H. Morton Team; T. Chippendale Team; S. Russell Team; D. Brady Team; D. Reed Team.
Wednesday 20th July – Turkey Pairs – Winners A. & L Adam; runners up S. Davies & J. Russell; 2nd runners up K. Cook & R. Bonke. Winners of First Game G. & L. Hardingham; Winners of Second Game C. Watt & L. Poulsen.
Thursday 21st July – Men’s Pairs – Winners M. Richardson, B. McDermott & P. Farrell; runners up T. Teare, J. Adamson & P. Sexton; 2nd runners up D. Harrison, D. Raggart & K. Dann. Sportsman’s G. & M. McClimont; P. Pitt, C. Watt & C. Hippisley; K. Cook, R. Harvey & A. Powell.
Coming Events
Monday 25th July – AM Turkey Pairs – Open (Ladies, Men or Mixed) Pairs. Two games of 11 ends. Pay by 8am, 8.30 am Start. PM Turkey Pairs – Open (Ladies, Men or Mixed) Pairs. Two games of 11 ends. Pay by 12 noon, 12.30 pm Start.
Tuesday 26th July – Ladies “A” & “B” Singles Semi Finals and Finals 9am Start. Ladies Social Bowls 12.30pm Start.
Wednesdays – Turkey Pairs – Open (Ladies, Men or Mixed) Pairs. Two games of 11 ends. Pay by 12 noon, 12.30 pm Start.
Thursdays – Men’s Pairs Pay by 12 noon, 12.30 Start.
Saturday 30th July – Men’s Pennants: Div 1 Bargara at Home v Easts; Div 2 Bargara at Home v Woodgate; Div 3 Bargara v Burnett at Burnett; Div 4 Bargara at Home v Burnett; Div 5 Bargara v Woodgate at Woodgate. Practice on any rink from 12 noon until 12.30 pm and Trial ends start at 12.40pm.
Sunday 31st July Super Sunday – Mixed Triples. 3 sets of 7 ends. Order of play rotates every 7 ends. 12.30pm Start.
Bundaberg Bowls
Tuesday 19th July 2022
Winners: S. Gastaldon, J. Moore. Runners Up: M. Fitzpatrick, A. Edgerton, T. Lincoln. Sportspersons: A. Norberry, J. Scougall, K. Norberry.
Thursday 21st July:
No Bowls – Rained Out.
Saturday 23rd July
Samson Green:
Winners: R. Peatey, G. Mallett, L. McDermott. First Runners Up: J. Jones, Bruce, A. Jones. Second Runners Up: J.Emery, D.Jankovic. Sportspersons: R. Lear, John, Jean.
Foundation Green:
Winners: J. Dingle, G. Barnes, H. Dingle. First Runners Up: L. Scougall, J. Scougall, B. Peardon. Second Runners: S. Ribbans, D. Cooke, R. Ribbans. Sportspersons: T. Lear, R. Poelstra, W. George.
Selectors:
Tuesday 26th July: T. Lincoln, N. Lincoln. Thursday 28th July: R.Ribbans S.Ribbans. Saturday 30th July: J. Clough.
Competition Call:
Mens B Grade Pairs Final: R. Chambers, M. Stumbles v A. Salau, A. Jones.
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday 26th July: Social Bowls and Competition.
- Thursday 28th July: Mixed Triples $420.00 Day sponsored by Bundaberg Eye Clinic.
- Saturday 30th July: Social Bowls and Mens Pennants- Div. 2 play ATW at Bundaberg. Div. 3 play at Gin Gin.
- Tuesday 2nd August: Mixed Triples $420 Sponsored day by Hearing Australia.
- Thursday 4th August: Social Bowls.
- Saturday 6th August: Social Bowls and Pennants – Div. 2 at Woodgate. Div. 3 play Moore Park at Bundaberg.
Ladies Pennant Competition will commence on Tuesday 9th August in the morning. Teams are on the Noticeboard.
Nominations for Mixed Pairs and Mixed Fours are on the Noticeboard; more Nominations are accepted. These games will be played in September after Pennant Competitions.
Mens and Ladies Pennant Teams are up on the White Board for 2022.
Across the Waves Ladies
No bowls played Friday 22nd due to inclement weather.
CALL FOR COMPETITION Friday 29th July:
Consistency Singles –
R.Higgins v P.Van Huizen
J.Barlow v L.Robinson
Markers – K.Frawley & L.Donaldson
Congratulations to Bev Parker, Sally Squires, Glenyss Lock and Jayne Jones for winning the 2-day carnival at Bargara this week.
Social Bowls
Social bowls are played every Friday from 1pm.
We welcome all bowlers, both men and women. Put your name on the list in the clubhouse or phone 41 535 644 by 12.30pm if you would like a game.
Moore Park Beach Bowls
TUESDAY JULY 19 RESULTS
COMPETITION:
A & B PAIRS: D. Franklin/J. Steemson def P. Fox/M. Carney
FINAL Sunday, 24 July: D. Franklin/J. Steemson v R. Chandler/F. Constable.
CLUB GRADED FOURS: Winners – P. Fox, F. Northover, M. Carney, L. Haggart
PENNANT: The games have been drawn and are on the noticeboard, both Div 2 and Div 3. If our name appears first, we play at home.
* UMPIRES: Lynden Kronk or Alvin Strowger
Please note, Bargara has entered two teams into Div 2, Bargara Blue and Bargara Red:
Start time: 9.00 am (be there by 8.30am)
• DIV 2:
o Week 1: Tue 9 Aug – MPB v Burnett (home); Fri 12 Aug – Burnett v MPB (Burnett)
o Week 2: Tue 16 Aug – MPB v Bargara Blue (home); Wed 17 Aug – Bargara Blue v MPB (Bargara)
o Week 3: Tue 23 Aug – Bargara Red v MPB (Bargara); Wed 24 Aug – MPB v Bargara Red (home)
o Week 4: Tue 30 Aug – MPB v Bundaberg (home); Thu 1 Sep – Bundaberg v MPB (Bundaberg)
o Week 5: Tue 6 Sep – Woodgate v MPB (Woodgate); Wed 7 Sep – MPB v Woodgate (home)
• DIV 3:
o Tue 16 Aug – MPB v Bargara (home); Wed 17 Aug – Bargara v MPB (Bargara)
With the names that have been listed, everyone will be either playing or a reserve for the second week:
*(In no particular order) – D. Franklin, F. Northover, J. Noll, P. Fox, Jan Jones, R. Chandler, T. Adams, B. Trudgian, J. Steemson,
M.Carney, B. Klaassen, H. Morton, G. Fitzpatrick, T. Kemp, K. Erickson, F. Constable, A. McMahon, R. Fryer (until 2 Sep), A. Nathan (from 9 Sep).
The team selections for the first week will be finalised over the next couple of days. Teams in Div 3 are eligible to play in Div 2 from Week 3 but Div 2 can’t drop down to Div 3 for the first game on 16 Aug.
A Manager to be appointed. Volunteers for this position welcomed for consideration.
Winners:
Wine: Ron C
Lucky Nos: C. Pickering, Ron C
Rink winners: R. Figallo, A. Schot, G. Carson
Rink runners up: K. Erickson, T. Woodlock, C. Abela
Sportspersons: J. Jones, S. Morton, Bob Jones
General information:
* Ladies luncheon – Wed 27 July, Railway Hotel @ 12 noon
* Club v Caravaners – Sunday 14 Aug @ 12.30pm
* General meeting – Sunday 24 July @ 10am for all bowlers
ROSTERS – 26 Jul:
Produce Table: J. Noll
Selectors Box: R. Fryer
SATURDAY JULY 23
WINNERS
P. Fox, B. Klaassen
RUNNERS UP
B. Thorpe, F. Spencer
CONSULATION
C. French, P. Warner
P. Jarrod, S. Fryer
SUNDAY JULY 24
LADIES PAIRS FINAL
D. Franklin, J. Steemson d. R. Chandler, F. Constable
MENS B GRADE FOURS
K. Diamond, K. Bromley, L. Kronk, G. Constable d. B. Patterson, G. Carson, R. Gould (sub), R. Suitor
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