Welcome to this week’s lawn bowls column which features results and news from clubs right across the region.
Bowls Burnett Men
SOCIAL BOWLS RESULTS
Tuesday 9th August: 50/50 Day – Winners: Brad McKeen, Dave Rye 1st Runners Up: Spud Murphy, Bud Farlow 2nd Runners Up: J Haysom, John Jardine Sportsman: Steve Coleman, Geoff Gill. The 1 bowl Jackpot was not won and will now be $140 next Tuesday.
Wednesday 10th August: Scroungers: Winner: Keith Whalley Runner Up: Brendan Whalley
Thursday 11th August: ‘Thirsty Thursday’ Winners: Keith Whalley, Fred Dewhurst
Thursday 11th August: Night Bowls – Winners: Col Deller, Rob Gibson Runners Up: Annette, Col Leo. Pick the Joker Jackpot was not won and next week will be $540+. Thank you to DNA Property Consultants for their continued support and sponsorship.
Friday 12th August: Winners: Alan Nielsen, Mick Jeffs, Dave Carson Runners Up: Arthur Wood, Russell Spencer.
PENNANT RESULTS
Division 1 def Easts 59-48 (2 rinks), Division 2 lost to Bundaberg 52-76 (1 rink), Division 3 def Gin Gin 62-49 (2 rinks), Division 4 drew Woodgate 40-40 (1 rink) and Division 5 lost to ICM 44-48. Thank you to all 52 Pennant players that represented Burnett so well. Keep up the good work.
COMPETITION
Competition Results: Open Triples – Alan Nielsen, Mick Jeffs, Dave Carson def Josh Gott, Jezza Vereshaka, Kyle Franks 23-16. B Grade Singles: Keegan Lankowski def Jay-Dee Blackley 25-4.
Members, please check the Competition boards and continue to arrange games by mutual agreement.
SOCIAL BOWLS EVENTS
Visitors are most welcome on all playing days. Entry sheets are at the club or phone the Club on 41514217 during opening hours. If you cannot get through to the club number regarding bowls, then phone 0401341378 or 0466539441.
Tuesday 16th August: Burnett Bonza Pairs (Men’s, Ladies, Mixed) Two games of 11 ends where Winners Vs Winners and Losers Vs Losers in the second game. Overall winners (must have won both games) will be decided by adding the number of ends won in the first game to the total shots scored in the second game. First and second game winners will be decided by the highest total shots scored in the game that you won. The 1 bowl Jackpot is currently $140
Wednesday 17th August: ‘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 18th August: ‘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 18th August: 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 $540+. Visitors and those that want to try bowls for the first time will be made feel very welcome.
Friday 19th August: Open Pairs (Men’s, Ladies, Mixed) 1pm start, names by 12pm, green fees paid by 12.45pm. Enjoy some social bowls with the chance to win the Friday Jackpot
Saturday 20th August: Round 4 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 20th August: Round 4 of Pennant. Good luck and good bowling to all Burnett teams playing 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 Member’s Draw is now at $90 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 19th August will be Johhny K and the following Friday the 26th August, live music will be delivered by Tahli Thomas. Members, Guests, and Visitors are always welcome. Keep up to date here.
Bundaberg Bowls Club
Tuesday 9th August 2022: Mixed Triples $420.00 Day sponsored by Des Allen & Co Funerals.
Samson Green:
Winners: H. McKinnon, P. Lovell, B. McKinnon. Runners Up: M. Richerson, J. Clough, L. Poulsen. Sportspersons: Ken, Peter, Tommy.
Foundation Green:
Winners: A. Warner, V. Mallett, S. Preston. Runners Up: J. Barrett, R. Chambers, B. Fryer. Sportspersons: E. Angove, N. Lincoln, T. Lincoln.
Thursday 11th August:
Winners: K. Innes, R. Lear, B. Hofstetter. Sportspersons: N. Lincoln, M. Dick, V. Schmidt.
Saturday 13th August:
Winners: L. Quinn, G. Smith. Sportspersons: L. Gillam, R. Lear.
Selectors:
Tuesday 16th August: R.Ribbans S.Ribbans. Thursday 18th July: T. Lincoln, J. Clough. Saturday 20th August: R. Ribbans.
Pennant Competition Results:
Ladies Division 2:
Bundaberg def Woodgate at Woodgate. Woodgate def Bundaberg at Bundaberg.
Saturday 13th August:
Mens Division 2: Bundaberg def Burnett. Division 3: Isis def Bundaberg.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 16th August: Social Bowls. Ladies Pennants – Bundaberg play Bargara at Bargara. BOM Meeting at 10.00 a.m.
Thursday 18th: Social Bowls at 1.00 p.m.
Friday 19th August: Ladies Pennants – Bundaberg play Bargara at Bundaberg. 9.00 a.m. Start.
Saturday 20th August: Social Bowls. Mens Pennants Div 2 Bundaberg play Bargara at Bargara. Div 3 Bundaberg play Bargara at Home. Also Barefoot Bowls at 2.00 p.m. (Helpers needed)
Tuesday 23rd August: No Bowls. Private Function Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Event. (Helpers needed)
Thursday 25th August: Mixed Triples $420.00 Day sponsored by Bull Financial.
Saturday 27th August: Mens Pennants – Div 2 Bundaberg play Brothers at Home. Div 3 Bundaberg play Burnett at Burnett.
Tuesday 30th August: Mixed Triples $600.00 Day sponsored by Takalvans. (Teams required)
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.
Across the Waves Ladies
RESULTS Friday 12th August:
$400 Money Day sponsored by Des Allen Funerals –
Winners – A.Holt, D.Wardrop, B.Parker
1st Runners-Up – J.Barrett, B.Gelhaar, L.Donaldson
2nd Runners-Up – D.Claridge, L.Robinson, K.Claridge
Sportsmen – C.De Vries, A.Shaw, P.Stokes
CALL FOR COMPETITION Friday 19th August:
Consistency Singles Final –
B.Parker v P.Van Huizen
B Grade Singles –
R.Simon v C.De Vries
R.Higgins v K.Frawley
P.Koorneef v J.Worthington
J.Barlow v M.Whitworth
COMING EVENTS:
- MEN’S CLUB PRESIDENT’S DAY Sunday 28th August:
Put your name on the list on the men’s board if you would like to play. Lady bowlers are welcome to play on Keith’s day. - $4000 MIXED TRIPLES GALA DAY Saturday 17th September –
3 Games of 15 ends. Prizes paid down to sixth place. Nomination fee $75 per team must accompany entry form. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Phone Games Director Lynn Donaldson on 0408 678 688. Nominations close 9th September.
UMPIRES’ COURSE :
Would you like to become an umpire? See President Kay if you are interested.
SPORTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP:
Please check to see whether your membership of The Waves Sports Club has expired. It is a condition of your membership of the Bowls Club that you must be a full member of The Waves Sports Club.
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