YMGCR Bowls Club.
Mid – Week Pennant Report.
Round 8 saw the A1s host Myrtleford at the Golf Club, and it was a clean sweep for YMGCR across all rinks. Final scores saw YMGCR on 66 shots and 14 points to Myrtleford 45 shots and 0 points. Winning in convincing style for YMGCR were Rhonda Irvine (L), Chris Horne (2), Caroline Reilly 93), and Ian Brimblecombe (S) who won 26 shots to Myrtleford 12 shots. The A1s are now in 3rd spot on the ladder and round 9 sees them face up to Corowa RSL at Corowa.
The A2s entertained top placed Club Mulwala at the Golf Club. After the 63rd end it was the visitors who won the day, Club Mulwala 69 shots and 12 points to YMGCR 48 shots and 2 points. Swimming against the tide and winning well for YMGCR were Lynne Baxter (L), Vicki Withers (2), Garry Seamer (3), and Greg Fisher (S), who won 28 shots to Club Mulwala 18 shots. The A2s are in 3rd place on the ladder with 66 points in hand. Their next outing is a round 9 engagement at Kiewa.
The B1s undertook the long journey to Lavington, and it was the home side that convincingly won the day. After the last bowl was sent down it was Lavington 81 shots and 14 points to YMGCR 44 shots and 0 points. Trying hard for YMGCR were Sue Evans (L), Carolyn Boston (2), Jill Lamson (3), and Vic Brincat (S), who went down 15 shots to Lavington 24 shots. The B1s are now on 46 points and find themselves in 5th place on the ladder. Their next assignment is a round 9 home game against Tungamah.
Thursday Social Bowls Report.
Predicted hot weather last Thursday saw the social bowlers kick off at 10.30am, and the predicted hot weather had an effect on playing numbers with a light turn out of around 16 players. The winners were Tony Durkin and Peter Lidgerwood who took home $40.00 and a drink card each. The losing rink consolation prize was won by the team of Trevour Kilpatrick and Doug Wheeler who took home $20.00. The Lucky Number raffle prize was won by Les Balfour who took home $12.00. This week’s game Thursday the 11th of December, will be the last week of Thursday Social for 2025. The game will commence at 10.30am and the early starting time will continue when Thursday Social Bowls resumes on Thursday the 8th of January. See you all on the 8th of January.
Weekend Pennant Report.
The A1s had a Friday night away match against the side from the other end of Belmore Street, Yarrawonga. It was a chance to experience Yarrawonga’s new lights, and Yarrawonga have to be congratulated on their lights, which were a pleasure to play under. It was a solid away win for the A1s with YMGCR 80 shots and 16 points defeating Yarrawonga 71 shots and 2 points. Finding the warm evening to their liking were Ray Brown (L), Ian Febey (2), Greg Green (3), and Michael Szarbo who won 25 shots to Yarrawonga 19 shots. After an indifferent start to the season the A1s are now in 2nd place on the ladder with 100 points in the bag. Their next assignment is a round 10 home game against Myrtleford.
The A3s played host to Swanpool last Saturday and it was the visitors who won the day, and it has to be said, won well. Final scores had Swanpool 96 shots and 14 points to YMGCR 75 shots and 4 points. Winning well for the A3s, in a high scoring rink tussle were Barb Tennyson (L), Norm Windebank (2), Peter Lidgerwood (3), and Allan Goudge (S) who won 33 shots to Swanpool 23 shots. The A3s are now in 6th place on the ladder with 65 points and next week play host to Benalla at the Golf Club.
The B1s travelled to Moira for a round 9 away fixture against Benalla’s other club. When the dust settled it was Moira 63 shots and 10 points to YMGCR 54 shots and 4 points. Enjoying an away rink win were Karen Bianco (L), Jill Lamson (2), Keith Eade (3), and Trevor Kilpatrick (S), who won 21 shots to Moira 17 shots. The B1s are now in 6th place on the ladder with 40 points and next week have a round 10 engagement against Yarrawonga at home.
The B2s who have been turning heads lately with some stunning wins travelled to Myrtleford last Saturday and it was that rarest of results a drawn match. Final scores had Myrtleford 53 shots and 7 points to YMGCR 53 shots and 7 points. Winning well for YMGCR were Wendy Pump (L), Tom Kindred (2), Ron Lamson (3), and Hayden Beca (S), who won 19 shots to 14 shots. The B2s are now in 4th place on the ladder and regrettably have their momentum interrupted with a round 10 bye.YMGCR Bowls Christmas Party.
81 members enjoyed a terrific night last Thursday evening when YMGCR bowlers kicked up their heels in the Willow Room for their Christmas bash. It was a memorable evening with good food, great entertainment and good times had by all. The door prize raffle gifts were a welcome addition, and our thanks go to those who donated prizes. Ensuring we all had a good time were Vicki Withers, Lynnne Baxter and Jill Lamson. Congratulations ladies and thanks for arranging the evening.