YMGCR BOWLS CLUB
Wednesday Social Bowls.
Last Wednesday’s edition of Social Bowls saw 28 players enjoying the day across both greens. The greens are running well under the new greenkeeping regime and should continue to present well for the new pennant season, back to the bowls; the winners on the day were Neville Coleman (S), and Robyn Forge (L), who took home a drink card each and the first prize of $120.00. The runners up prize went to the combo of Danny Mc Neill (S), and Bob Constantine (L), who shared the $60.00 prize money. The first Lucky Number prize of $20.00 went to Norm Windebank, and the second Lucky Number prize of $10.00 was won by a visitor, Polly. Wednesday Social Bowls will be continuing through the pennant season. So, remember to enter your teams on the names list, on the Bowls Office Notice Board. Single entries and visitors are welcome, and we would remind single entries, and visitors to include their contact telephone numbers when entering their names.
Opening Day.
Opening day was held last Sunday, the 6th of October. There were 50 attendees and 42 of those enjoyed the game of social bowls that was held after the Opening Ceremony, which saw last season’s ladies champion, Laureen Smith play the first bowl of the new season, a season which is hopefully full of promise for YMGCR. Terry Baxter won the novelty game where the closest bowl to the spider won the prize. This was followed by 3 games of 6 ends of social bowls. After the games were completed, everyone made their way to the Willow Room for drinks and snack platters.
Our thanks go out to YMGCR who sponsored the drinks. We are also appreciative of the contribution to the day made by Manto’s Produce, Thurston and Howell, Chapel St. Our thanks also go out to the YMGCR Bowls Social Committee, whose hard work ensured that the day was a great success.
Weekend Pennant.
Last weekend saw the resumption of Weekend Pennant for the new 2024 / 2025 season. And by and large it was a successful weekend for YMGCR.
The A1s undertook the long journey to Kiewa and came away losing with honour going down by 10 shots overall. The final score saw Kiewa 76 shots, and 16 points defeat YMGCR 66 shots, and 2 points. Winning well for the visitors was the rink of Rhonda Irvine (L), Shirley Hummel (2), Greg Green and Julian Jones (S), who secured 2 invaluable points, winning 24 shots to Kiewa 15 shots. The A1s are in 5th place on the ladder and next week play host to Yarrawonga in what should be an exciting and perhaps season defining match.
The A3s played host to Mansfield and after the 84th end was completed came away with a solid 87 shot and 16-point win to Mansfield’s 76 shots and 2 points. Winning with a degree of style for YMGCR was the rink of Doug Wheeler (L), Greg Fisher (2), Liliana Borwick (3), and Danny McNeill (S), who beat their opponents 21 shots to 14 shots. YMGCR find themselves on top of the ladder and next week venture to Swanpool.
The A5s enjoyed the home green at YMGCR where they accounted for Milawa 67 shots and 12 points to Milawa’s 52 shots and 2 points. Winning well for YMGCR was the rink of Robyn Forge (L), Judy Leeson (2), Les Balfour (3), and Ron Lamson (S), who beat their opponents 28 shots to 14 shots. The A5s are in second place on the table and next week sail into uncharted waters when they travel to Commercial Club in Albury, who have this year debuted in the Ovens and Murray Region. Until next week, good bowling.