YMGCR Bowls Club.

Wednesday Social Bowls Report.

A very encouraging turnout of 40 players shaped up for Wednesday Social Bowls last week. Games were played across both greens, and there were many tight heads on display. Enjoying the conditions and finding the greens to their liking were Bruce Davie and Ray Brown, who finished in first place. Their efforts were rewarded with $100.00 between them and a drink card each. The runners up prize was won by Gary Presnell and a visitor, Peter Rogan. Gary and Peter shared $80.00 for their efforts. The losing rink consolation prize was won by Noel Millar and Fred Donaldson, who shared $60.00. The first Lucky Number Raffle prize of $20.00 was won by Robyn Forge. Noel Millar rounded out a successful day when he won the second Lucky Number raffle prize of $10.00.

Friday Social Bowls Report.

Numbers are building steadily on Fridays, with players getting back into the swing of the Friday format of one game of 2 x 4 x 2 nominated pairs and last Friday the 10^th of April 32 players. Mustering for Social Bowls. Finding conditions to their liking, on rink 12, were the team of Anthony Clotta and Robert Watt who shared $120.00. Continuing on with their good luck, and winning ways from Wednesday Social were Fred Donaldson and Noel Millar who set rink 5 on fire and secured the runners up prize of $70.00. The losing rink consolation prize of $40.00 was shared by Peter Verlardo and Trevor Kilpatrick. The first Lucky Number prize of a drink card and $20.00 was won by Rick Bath. The second Lucky Number prize of $10.00 was won by Terry Cartwright.

Presentation Day.

Due to the unavailability of some of our Trophy Winners, the bowls section has moved Presentation Day from this coming Sunday the 19^th of April to Sunday the 26^th of April. There will be a game of social bowls commencing at 12.30pm. At 3.00pm afternoon tea will be served in the clubhouse and trophy presentations will follow afternoon tea. Partners are welcome to attend. Bowling members are asked to wear their current club pennant uniform. There is a list on the Bowls Office notice for those who intend coming along. To assist with catering can you place your names on the list as soon as is practicable.

Nominations for Committee Positions.

Nominations for YMGCR Bowls Committee, Match Committee and Weekend and Mid – Week Selection Committees close this coming Friday the 17^th of April. A bowls club is only as strong as members willingness to get involved in club life. You can make a significant contribution to the running of our club by nominating for either the Bowls Committee, Match Committee, or Weekend and Mid – Week Selection Committees. Nomination forms are on the Bowls Office Notice Board. Please consider becoming involved by nominating. Until next week, good bowling.