Again the heat has hit, and still no rain in sight, but Bowls has continued on in all formats and competitions. The Autumn weather usually provides many opportunities for pleasant bowling, so let’s hope that this happens.

Club Events 

The Final of the Mixed Pairs was held last Sunday in very warm conditions. The result was a victory to Garry and Claire Sanders over Greg Green and Laureen Smith, 21/13. Congratulations to all players.

The Ladies Pairs are scheduled for late Wednesday afternoon.(March 6th)

Barefoot Bowls 

The Final night of the series was held last Tuesday. Everyone was in fine spirits, and presentations for team nominated local charities were made to Section and Weekly winners. President Kerry and Secretary Peter again thanked YMGCR for their sponsorship. It was decided unanimously that Barefoot Bowls would continue in a Social format until Easter. Teams of 4 are invited and participants do not necessarily need to have played in the Charity series.

Region Events 

Ovens and Murray Region has announced the teams for the Regional Sides Championship. The Men’s team to be played at Traralgon on April 5 – 7 includes Peter Velardo, and the Women’s team to play at Murray Downs on March 29 – 31 includes 6 ladies from YMGCR (Anne Miles, Laureen Smith, Claire Sanders, Sue Middleton, Rhonda Irvine, and Carolyn Reilly )

Pennant Finals 

Weekend Pennant finals have been completed with our A1 team going down to arch rival Wodonga (66/109).

It’s now up to the Midweek A1 and A3 to see if they can bring home a flag for our flagpole.

Season Breakup

Please remember our “Green Day” being held at Kurt and Marj Bleckwehl’s on Sunday, March 17th. Further details are on the notice of board.

Results this week 

Tuesday, February 26th … Midweek Pennant Preliminary Final 

A1 … YMGCR 82 defeated Yarrawonga 52

L Smith 34/17, A Miles 31/13, R Irvine 17/22

A3 … YMGCR 72 defeated Yackandandah 62

S Rempel 33/12, B Liddell 16/27, D McNeill 23/23.

Wednesday, February 27th … Men’s 2 Bowl Triples 

Winners : Kerry Kinnane’s team. Runners Up : Rob Lidgerwood’s team

Jackpot not claimed.

Saturday, March 2nd … Weekend Pennant Grand Final 

Wodonga 109 defeated YMGCR 66

G Sanders 14/30, L Spencer 17/24, R Irvine 19/29, J Lefevre 16/26

Upcoming Events 

Wednesday, March 6th … Men’s 3 Bowl Pairs

… Ladies Pairs

Thursday, March 7th … Ladies Social

Tuesday, March 12th … Barefoot Bowls 7.00pm

 

Good bowling and stay healthy.