YMGCR Bowls Club.
Thursday Social Bowls Report.
32 players participated in Social Bowls last Thursday the 8th of October The weather was fine and sunny with a top temperature of 22 degrees. Both greens were in play, and the orientation of games was east west. The greens were running freely; perhaps on the better side of 15 seconds.
The day’s first prize winners were the team of Sue Evans & Ray Brown, playing on… you guessed it rink 13, which along with rinks 10, 11 & 12 appear to be the rink numbers which fill the prize money spots each week. Well done to Sue and Ray, who won $70.00 and a drink card each. Sue and Ray’s opponents on the day were the two Karens – Karen Guymer and Karen Bianco.
The second winning rink prize was won by the combo of Judy Leeson and Laureen Smith, who played Greg Green and Peter Lidgerwood on rink 3. Judy and Lureen shared $40.00 prize money.
The losing rink consolation prize was won by the team of Liliana Borwick and Greg Fisher, who played Ron Lamson and Mick Crawford on rink 11. Liliana and Greg shared $20.00 prize money.
The first Lucky Number raffle prize of $20.00 was won by Dave Charrington and the second Lucky Number raffle prize of $10.00 was won by Greg Fisher.
Wednesday Social Bowls has now moved to Thursdays, for the duration of the pennant season. Other than the change of day, everything remains the same; cost per player is $10.00; the games commences at 12.30pm; the format is 3 bowl nominated pairs, played over 22 ends. Single entries and visitors are still most welcome to play. Single entries and visitors, please include a contact telephone number when entering your names on the entry sheets at the Bowls Office.
Weekend Pennant Report… a clean sweep for YMGCR.
Last Saturday’s first round of pennant was a red-letter day for YMGCR, where all four of our sides had a season opening win.
The A1s undertook one of their longer journeys for the season to Lavington, which was a replay of their season 2025 / 2026 first round. YMGCR defeated Lavington 89 shots and 14 points to Lavington 74 shots and 4 points.
Leading the charge for YMGCR were the rink of Ian Febey (L). Garry Seamer (2), Ray Brown (3) & Michael Vaughan (S), who defeated their opposition 32 shots to Lavington 15 shots.
YMGCR find themselves in 2nd place on the ladder, and next week host top placed Commercial Club at the Golf Club.
The A3s opened their account for the season with an 8 shot victory against Howlong at the Golf Club. Final scores saw YMGCR defeat Howlong 80 shots and 16 points to Howlong 72 shots and 2 points.
Setting the tone for the solid win were the rink of David Irvine (L), Hayden Beca (2), Mick Reilly (3) and Rob Lidgerwood who won 27 shots to Howlong 15 shots.
YMGCR are in 3rd spot on the ladder after their first game, and next week travel to Swanpool who are in 4th place on the ladder.
The B1s journeyed to Moyhu for their first hit out of the season and came away with a 63 shot and 10 points win to Moyhu 54 shots and 4 points. Blazing the trail for YMGCR was the rink of Bob Brokenshire (L), Karen Bianco (2), Doug Wheeler (3) and Greg Fisher (S), who won comfortably 26 shots to Moyhu, 10 shots.
The B1s are second on the ladder, with Myrtleford in first place. Next week to B1s take on Moira at the Golf Club.
The B5s got their season off to a flying start with a convincing home win against Howlong. Final scores saw YMGCR defeat Howlong 68 shots and 13 points to Howlong 45 shots and 1 point.
Franking the win for YMGCR with an emphatic rink win were Cathryn Febey (L), Noel Millar (2), Chris Morrissy (3) and Les Balfour (S), who won 30 shots to Howlong14 shots.
The B5s are in first place on the ladder and next week play Rutherglen at the Golf Club.
Mid – Week Pennant Preview.
YMGCR are fielding 3 sides in mid – week pennant for the 2026 / 2027 season, sections A1, A2 and B2. The first round of games sees our A1s playing away to Myrtleford. The A3s are also away; they travel to Corowa Civic, while the B2s play host to St. James, at the Golf Club. Next week, we’ll provide details of the YMGCR mid – week first round results. Until next week, good bowling.