Check out the latest bowls results and news from on the greens of clubs right around the Bundaberg Region.
Bargara Bowls
Monday 6 May – Men’s “B” Pairs Semi-Final M. Pelusi & S. Stewart- Cook d A. Brown & A. Poke. G. Pearce Memorial Day – 112 Players enjoyed an afternoon of Bowls under the shades. We were spoilt by the Retired Police with a BBQ and Lucky Toucher Prizes. All proceeds went to Police Legacy, including the income from the large Raffle. 28 Bowlers shared the prizes from their success on the Bowling Greens. A Great Day.
Tuesday 7 May – Ladies Social Bowls Winners C. West, J. McInally & M. Smith; runners up L. DuBarrie, K. Gallagher & P. Van Huizen; Sportsman’s D. Hart, L. Chisholm & T. Heath.
Wednesday 8 May – Open Pairs – Winners L. Algy & A. Boyd; K. Gallagher & R. Russell; M. Troughton & D. Franklin. Sportsman’s G. & S. Brooking; L. Spiteri & R. McNeily.
Thursday 9 May– Men’s Triples Winners R. Hoiberg, R. Alder & C. Gallagher; C. Hippisley, J. Jardine & P. Farrell; M. Dillon, R. Heness & T. Carroll. Sportsman’s W. Baxter, B. McCarthy & K. Mayes; S. Grey, S. Davies; S. Grey, S. Davies & B. O’Neil.
Saturday 11 May – Men’s Over 75 & Under 75 Pairs Round 1. A. Almond & B. Kenny d H. John & P. Sexton. Jack Attack – Winners F. & J. Watson; runners up W. & K. Fitzgerald ; Lucky Draw S. Stewart & R. Hill.
Sunday 12 May Men’s “B” Pairs Final – C. Groszmann & J. Reitzenstein d M. Pelusi & S. Stewart-Cook in a very close Game from Start to Finish.
Coming events:
Monday – Turkey Pairs – Open (Ladies, Men or Mixed) Members Only. 2 games of 11 ends 1pm Start.
Tuesday – Ladies Social Bowls 12 Noon for a 12.30 pm Start.
Wednesday – Open Triples (Ladies, Men or Mixed) 1 pm Start.
Thursday – Men’s Pairs/Triples. 1 pm Start.
Saturday – Visit from Sunshine Coast 40 plus Players v Bargara 1 pm Start. Men’s Over 75 & Under 75 Round 1 Pm Start.
Sunday – Men’s Over 75 & Under 75 Round 2. 1 pm Start.
Burnett Bowls Men
Social Bowls Results:
Tuesday 7 May: Winners: Cal Toft, Alan Vinegrad. Sportsman: Dave Rye, Pat Leahy.
Wednesday 9 May: Scroungers: Winner: Brian & James
Thursday 10 May: John Snr, Des K and Kevin.
Friday 11 May: Winners: Eric Mulley, Dick Shield, Greg Jacko Jackson Sportsman: Wazza, Kerry Melham, Ivan Grills.
Saturday 12 May: Winners: G Hayes G Jacko Jackson. Sportsman: M Juillerat Ozzy Osborne.
Competition:
Members are asked to check the Competition draws and start arranging games by mutual agreement where possible. Competitions can now be played on a Sunday afternoon on QRI Bowls days. The next two QRI Sundays are Sunday May 19 and Sunday May 26.
Competition Results:
B Grade Singles – Thomas (Ross) Hussey Def Theo Poelstra
B Pairs – G Hayes, G Jackson Def M Juillerat, O Osborne
A/B pairs – P Bull d Austin Def R Hussey, L Mason
A/B Pairs – D Carson, D Rye Def J Morgan, T Clark
Competition Call:
Please Note: The Call for the B Grade Fours has been changed from Sunday the 19 March to Sunday the 26 March due to the visit by the Sunshine Coast Social bowlers.
Sunday 26 May: B Grade Fours: N McLellan, C Russell, P Bull, H McCracken Vs W Downey, J Gott, G Jackson, D Carson. F Neely, J Morgan, H Schneider, R Hussey Vs G Manser, C Phillips, M Long, M Choquenot. J Hall, T Poelstra, G Hayes, T Barker Vs Chilli Pete, M Juillerat, O Osborne, A Schmeider.
The official Competition Call is always on the Club Noticeboard, so please check the board whenever you are at the Club.
Any issues with the above Competition Call, please see the Games Director – Keith Whalley. Members, please try to arrange any other Competition games by mutual agreement.
Just a reminder that when you are playing in Club Competitions, you must be in full Club uniform which includes shorts/trousers.
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 please phone 0403531304.
Friday 17 May: Visit by 40 Sunshine Coast Social bowlers. Please place your name on the sheet at the Club. Teams will be table selected to mix in with the visitors – Men’s, Ladies, Mixed. Names in by 12 pm, green fees paid by 12.30 pm for a 1 pm start. All visitors welcome.
Saturday 18 May: Open Pairs – Men’s, Ladies, Mixed. Names in by 12 pm, green fees paid by 12.30 pm for a 1 pm start.
Tuesday 21 May: Open Pairs – Men’s, Ladies, Mixed. Names in by 12 pm, green fees paid by 12.30 pm for a 1 pm start.
Wednesday 22 May: ‘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 6.15 pm with games starting at 6.30 pm. Green fees are $10 with 50 percent of the green fees being returned as prize money. All ability levels are welcome so come along for a fun night out.
Thursday 23 May: Night Bowls – bowls start at 6.30 pm, names in by 6 pm. Bowl under lights and enjoy a fun filled night with a chance at the ‘Pick the Joker’ Jackpot. Visitors and those that want to try bowls for the first time will be made to feel very welcome.
Coming events:
Tuesday 28 May: $300 Open Triples – Men’s, Ladies or mixed. Everyone welcome.
Special general meeting:
The Management Committee of Burnett Bowls Club has called a Special General Meeting to be held at the Club on Saturday the 18 May at 10.00am. All members are requested to attend.
Club news:
Please Note: NEW Club opening hours are as follows – Monday (Club closed), Tuesday 11am – 5.30pm, Wednesday 11.30am – 9pm, Thursday 4.30pm – 9pm, Friday 11am – 9.30pm, Saturday 11am – 6pm (10pm for Functions) Sunday Bowls Days 9am – 2pm.
The Goose Club raffle will be drawn on Friday night 17 May at 7 pm – Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased during the week from the Bar staff or on Friday night. There are 15 great prizes to be won – you need to be in it to win it! Proceeds from the raffle help to support your Club.
The Member’s Draw will also be held on Friday night 17 May and stands at $900, so come along, have a meal and a few drinks with the chance to win some great cash and prizes.
There will be live entertainment on Friday 17 May presented by ‘The Other Bloke’ and the following Friday 24 May entertainment will be provided by Keely Ellen. Members, Guests, and Visitors are always welcome.
The Waves
Wednesday 8 May – Winners – S.Pennington & O.Stephenson, Runners-Up – J.Finemore & B.Naumann, Sportsmen – T.Brigden & V.Mallett
Friday 10 May Money Day – Green 1 Winners – J.Dingle, L.Murphy, B.Naumann, 1st Runners-Up – S.Bennett, D.Killen, W.Horn, 2nd Runners-Up – P.Kaye,C.Suzor, G.Lock, Sportsmen – R.Higgins, C.Machan, R.Machan, Green 2 Winners – M.Attwood, T.Fraser, D.Harding, 1st Runners-Up – J.Killen, G.Weston, O.Hocking, 2nd Runners-Up – J.Finemore, C.Somerfield, B.Pownall, Sportsmen – G.Ferguson, N.Cook, G.Dewing, Saturday 11 May – Winners – R.Davey & G.Crutchett
Congratulations to the ladies in the Bundaberg Team who did so well in the State District Sides Competition this week, coming 3rd in the State. Well done girls!
Call for competition:
Saturday 18 May – 9 am start – Men’s Championship Singles – B.Davis v T.Smith
1 pm start – Men’s Championship Fours – R.Witton, E.Marcon, B.McMah, B.Davis v P.Kajewski, M.Tobin, I.McMah, T.Smith
Nominations for Ladies Championship Triples are now open, closing and drawn on Friday 24th May. First games to be played 31st May.
We will be playing Turkey Pairs on the 3rd Monday of each month starting on 20 May at 1 pm (be there by 12.30 pm). Sheet on board for entering your teams.
Social Bowls are played Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1 pm. Put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse or phone 41 535 644 by 12.30 pm if you would like a game.
For last week’s results click here or or look over the full bowls archive here.
