YMGCR Bowls Club.
Mid – Week Report.
Round 11 saw YMGCR host Corowa Civic at the golf club and it was a solid win for the home side. Final scores saw YMGCR 71 shots and 12 points defeat Corowa Civic 50 shots and 2 points. Having their way with their Corowa opponents were Laureen Smith (L), Ian Febey (2), Michael Vaughan (3), and Anne Miles (S), who won 30 shots to 14 shots. The A1s are in 3rd place on the ladder with 7 wins and 96 points. With round 12 of Mid – Week cancelled, due to predicted hot weather, the A1s next essay is a round 13 game against Wodonga, at the golf club.
The A2s were also at home for round 11 action, where they entertained Wodonga. The A2s enjoyed a terrific win against tough opposition. Final scores saw YMGCR 73 shots and 12 points defeat Wodonga 66 shots and 2 points. Leading the way to this latest victory were Lynne Baxter (L), Vicki Withers (2), Garry Seamer (3) and Greg Fisher (S) who won 38 shots to Wodonga 22 shots. The A2s are in 2nd place on the ladder with 7 wins and 93 points. Round 13 sees them host Mansfield at the golf club.
The B2s travelled to near neighbours Club Mulwala and after the dust settled the result was a drawn game, where it was YMGCR 60 shots and 6 points to Club Mulwala 60 shots and 8 points. Keeping their end of the contract up were Denise Trubiano (L), Gavin Borwick (2), Garry Hart (3), and Vic Brincat (S), who won 23 shots to Club Mulwala 18 shots. The B2s are now in 4th place on the ladder with 6 wins and 76 points. Round 13 sees the B2s on the road where they are hosted by Corowa Civic.
Thursday Social Bowls Report.
Continuing hot weather, and the predictions of more to come saw a light turnout of 18 players last Thursday. All games were played on the west green, which ran very well. Winning first prize were Ian Keat and Julian Jones who won a drink card each and shared $60.00. It was fortifying to be witness to the warm and spontaneous applause that greeted Ian and Julian’s win. The lucky losing rink prize of $40.00 was won by Sue Evans, Norm Windebank and Noel Millar, who had enjoyed a game of triples. The Lucky Number prize of $20.00 was won by Julian Jones.
Weekend Pennant Report.
Predicted hot weather for last Saturday saw all Weekend Pennant matches brought forward to a 10.00am start. The A1s undertook the trip down the Yarrawonga – Wangaratta Road for an away fixture against Wangaratta. When the 84th end was completed, it was Wangaratta 76 shots, and 16 points defeating YMGCR 69 shots and 2 points. Securing 2 valuable points for YMGCR were Rhonda Irvine (L), Ray Brown (2), Greg Green (3), and Michael Szabo (S), who won 29 shots to Wangaratta 16 shots. The A1s now find themselves in 3rd place on the ladder with 6 wins and 127 points. Round 13 sees the A1s on the road again, this time at Rutherglen.
The A3s hosted Beechworth at the golf club and it was Beechworth who won the day, albeit by the barest of margins. The final scores saw Beechworth 79 shots and 16 points defeat YMGCR 78 shots and 2 points. All was not lost though, with Ian Febey (L), Ian Keat (2), Vic Brincat (3), and Neil Loveridge (S) winning 25 shots to Beechworth 12 shots. The A3s are now in 6th place on the ladder with 92 points in hand. The A3s next assignment is an away game at Club Mulwala.
The B1s undertook the short hop flight to Club Mulwala, and at the end of the game it was the visitors who won the day. Final scores had YMGCR on 60 shots and 11 points to Club Mulwala 55 shots and 3 points. Winning well for YMGCR were Karen Bianco (L), Jill Lamson (2), Keith Eade (3), and Trevor Kilpatrick (S), who won 25 shots to Club Mulwala 18 shots. The B1s are in 6th place on the ladder with 4 wins and 70 points in the bank. Their next assignment is an away fixture at Tungamah.
The B2s shared the bus trip to Wangaratta last Saturday with the A1s, and it was the hosts who brought the B2s winning streak to an end. After the 63rd end it was Wangaratta 50 shots and 13 points to YMGCR 46 shots and 1 point. Keeping their Wangaratta opponents on their toes for the full 21 ends were Michelle Thomas (L), Terry Cartwright (2), Noel Loft (3), and David Irvine (S), who drew with their opponents,15 shots each of two. The B2s are now in 4th place on the ladder with 5 wins and 98 points in hand. Fixturing for the B2s is somewhat confusing with a bye for all sides in round 13. Round 14 sees the B2s away to Club Mulwala.
Ladies and Men’s Singles Finals.
The Ladies and Men’s 2025 / 2026 Singles Finals were played last Friday, the 23rd of January. With predicted hot weather forecast, the starting times for the games were brought forward to 10.00am. The ladies final, contested by Lynne Baxter and Robyn Moore, was a close contest all game and it was a narrow win to Robyn Moore after a competitive and tightly contested affair.
The Men’s Final saw Ian Brimblecombe play Chris Horne. Ian got away to solid start, but Chris ensured Ian did not having the game all his own way. Chris fought back to make a real contest of the last third of the game, but at the end of the day it was Ian’s experience that saw him secure the trophy for 2025 / 2026.
Congratulations to both Robyn Moore and Ian Brimblecombe on being our singles champions for 2025 / 2026. Congratulations also go to Lynne Baxter and Chris Horne for being such worthy finalists. A big thank you to those club members who gave generously of their time to officiate the finals. Thanks also to so many club members who turned out to watch the action. Well done one and all. Until next week, good bowling, and stay cool.