Yarrawonga Bowls Club
Monday 26th October – 2-4-2 Pairs
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Fourteen pairs competed, with Leanne Heather and Mick Reilly taking out the winners' honours. Runners-up were Peter Velardo and Jo Thomson.
The jackpot was not claimed and now stands at $136.
A big thank you goes to this week's sponsor, Drain Flo Solutions.
Over 60’s Competition
Monday 26th October saw one team travel to Benalla, skipped by Rob Wickham.
The team enjoyed a great day on the greens, recording two wins and one loss.
On Thursday 29th October, one team travelled to Tallangatta, skippered by Graeme Firth. The team also enjoyed a good day, recording two wins and one loss.
Please note that the next game is the Jim Carter Day, which will be played at Corowa Civic on 9th November.
Pennant Team Results
Tuesday 27th October
A1s suffered an away loss.
B1s recorded a home win.
B2s also recorded a home win.
Saturday 31st October
A2 recorded a draw at home.
A4 suffered an away loss.
B2 suffered an away loss.
B5 went down at home.
Upcoming events and club notices
The next Wednesday Night Triples competition, played under lights from 6 pm, is coming up on 11th November. Players are asked to register their teams out the front of the main entrance to the club.
A reminder that the club's Christmas Party will be held on the evening of 19th December. This is a fully catered event, with the cost being $35 per person.
Members are asked to add their names to the noticeboard inside the club.
The party is open to all bowlers and their partners.
YMGCR Bowls
Midweek Pennant
A1s
The A1s, sitting in 1st place on the ladder, hosted 8th-placed Yarrawonga at the Golf Club last Tuesday, and it was a four-rink clean sweep for the home team. The final scores saw YMGCR 67 shots and 14 points defeat Yarrawonga 55 shots and 0 points.
Winning well for YMGCR were Rhonda Irvine (L), Chris Horne (2), Allan Goudge (3) and Gary Presnell (S), who won 26 shots to Yarrawonga's 20 shots.
Next week, the A1s, who remain in 1st place on the ladder, face a top-of-the-table away game against near neighbours Club Mulwala, who are sitting in 2nd place. This should be a terrific match.
A2s
The 6th-placed A2s had a home game against 3rd-placed Moira Benalla, but it was an emphatic all-rink away win for the visitors. Final scores saw Moira Benalla 81 shots and 14 points defeat YMGCR 44 shots and 0 points.
Fighting the good fight for YMGCR were Lynne Baxter (L), Craig Jordan (2), Terry Cartwright (3) and Vicki Withers (S), who went down narrowly to Moira, 16 shots to 20.
Next week, the A2s, now in 6th place on the ladder, travel away to play 8th-placed Wodonga.
B2s
Last Tuesday, the B2s played an away game at Club Corowa, but it was the home side that took the honours. Club Corowa recorded 64 shots and 12 points to YMGCR's 51 shots and 2 points.
Winning those two points for YMGCR were Cathryn Febey (L), Gavin Borwick (2), Noel Smith (3) and Garry Hart (S), who won 21 shots to Club Corowa's 19 shots.
Round 4 sees the B2s, currently in 7th place, hosting 8th-placed Yarrawonga at the Golf Club.
Thursday Social Bowls
Twenty-eight players turned out for Thursday Social Bowls last week and were greeted with fine weather and little or no wind. Games were played on the east green in an east-west direction.
First-place getters were Gerald O'Sullivan, a visitor from Caringbah, NSW, and Kevin Wallace, who shared the first prize of $60 and a drink card each. Gerald and Kevin played Steve Ledger, also a visitor from Kawana, on rink 14. Gerald and Steve were welcomed, and the club hopes they enjoyed their time at YMGCR.
The second winning rink featured Vicki and Col Withers, who played Chris Horne and David Irvine on rink 8. Vicki and Col shared $40 in prize money.
The losing-rink consolation prize of $20 went to the combination of Dave Charrington and the aforementioned Steve Ledger, who played Gerald O'Sullivan and Kevin Wallace on rink 14.
The first Lucky Number raffle prize of $10 was won by Karen Bianco, while the second Lucky Number prize, also worth $10, went to Simone McBain.
Weekend Pennant
A1s
The A1s, placed in 2nd spot after Round 3, made the trip to 5th-placed Club Corowa for what is never an easy away game. After the 84th end, it was a somewhat comfortable win for the visitors. Final scores saw YMGCR 88 shots and 16 points defeat Club Corowa 66 shots and 2 points.
Winning in fine style for YMGCR were Chris Horne (L), Michael Reilly (2), Garry Seamer (3) and Gary Presnell (S), who won 26 shots to 11 shots.
Next week, the A1s, currently in 2nd place, take on 3rd-placed Wangaratta at the Golf Club.
A3s
The A3s played host to Bright at the Golf Club, and it was a relatively easy home win for YMGCR. Final scores saw YMGCR 92 shots and 16 points defeat Bright 62 shots and 2 points.
Putting their opposition to the sword were Peter Lidgerwood (L), Sue Beca (2), Hayden Beca (3) and Rob Lidgerwood (S), who won 35 shots to Bright's 13 shots.
Round 5 sees the A3s, now sitting in 2nd place, take on 4th-placed Beechworth at Beechworth.
B1s
The 7th-placed B1s made the trip to 3rd-placed St James, and the ladder positions proved to be a strong indicator of the result. Final scores saw St James 64 shots and 12 points defeat YMGCR 44 shots and 2 points.
Bringing home two points for YMGCR were Karen Guymer (L), Karen Bianco (2), Tom Kindred (3) and Anthony Clotta (S), who won 19 shots to St James' 16 shots.
Next week, the B1s, still in 7th place, host 4th-placed Club Mulwala at the Golf Club.
B5s
The B5s, who were sitting in 2nd place coming into Round 4, journeyed to the other end of Belmore Street to play an away game against 5th-placed Yarrawonga. After the 63rd end, it was a strong away win for the visitors. Final scores saw YMGCR record 64 shots and 12 points to Yarrawonga's 43 shots and 2 points.
Streaking ahead of the field were Noeleen Borg (L), Terry Baxter (2), Bill Hidson (3) and Kim Silver (S), who won 25 shots to Yarrawonga's 8 shots.
Next week, the B5s, sitting in 2nd spot, play host to 3rd-placed Wangaratta at the Golf Club.
ClubMulwala Bowls Club
Pennant success, Halloween fun, returning visitors and two new 100Up champions made for a busy week at ClubMulwala Bowls Club.
Saturday Pennant Results
ClubMulwala enjoyed a successful Saturday on October 31, with all three competing sides recording wins.
A2 travelled to Mansfield and returned home with a convincing 92–70 victory, collecting 16 points. The best rink was Michael Szabo, Wayne Lowrie, Wayne Dowsey and Sue Middleton, who won 29–9. The side sits second on the ladder with 52 points, just one point behind Kiewa Valley.
B1 defeated Moira Benalla 64–47, claiming all 14 points. The best rink was Gary Parker, Di Day, Graeme Arnold and Beverley Hulm, who won 23–14. The side now sits fourth with 30 points.
B2 had a bye and remains first on the ladder with 38 points.
B5 completed the winning day with a 67–58 victory over Howlong, securing 12 points. Wayne Hulm, Faye Cook, Steven Murphy and Ray Whybrow produced the best rink result, winning 24–17. The side remains undefeated after four rounds and leads the ladder with 48 points.
Tuesday Pennant Results
Two of ClubMulwala's three sides celebrated wins on Tuesday, October 27.
A1 secured a nine-shot victory at Benalla, winning 61–52 and collecting 12 points. The best rink was Michael Szabo, Les Spencer, Beverley Hulm and Sue Middleton, who won 26–18. The side sits second on the ladder with 30 points.
Playing at home, A3 delivered a strong performance against Club Corowa, winning 68–49 and earning 13 points. Stan McIntosh, Wayne Hulm, Ian Price and Nicole McPherson recorded the largest rink-winning margin with a 23–12 victory. The side now sits fifth with 17 points.
B1 faced a tough day away at Moyhu, going down 45–87. Ray Tovey, Peter Humphreys, Colin Matheson and Heie Hansen recorded the side's closest result, going down 19–24. The side is currently eighth with two points and will be looking to turn things around in the coming rounds.
GloBowls
Halloween spirit lit up the greens on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, when ClubMulwala welcomed two fantastic groups for GloBowls. Everyone dressed for the occasion, bringing plenty of colour, laughter and fun to their evenings on the greens.
The fun continues with weekly Wednesday night Social GloBowls, starting November 11 at 7.30 pm.
For just $10 per person, participants can enjoy a relaxed evening of bowls under lights, with weekly prizes up for grabs. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is supplied.
Numbers are limited to 20 players each week. Participants can register in pairs or enter individually and be paired up. Names should be added to the board at the club by midday each Wednesday.
Everyone is encouraged to come along and enjoy a fun evening.
Barefoot Bowls
The club welcomed a fantastic group of visitors on Sunday for their annual trip to ClubMulwala Bowls Club.
It is always a pleasure to welcome returning visitors, and the club appreciates being part of their yearly get-together. A big thank you goes to the group for joining the club again, with everyone looking forward to their next visit.
Bookings for Barefoot Bowls and Friday and Saturday GloBowls sessions can be made through TryBooking at www.trybooking.com/au/event/eventlist/clubmulwalabc.
100Up Grand Finals
ClubMulwala crowned its 100Up champions on Sunday, November 1, following two entertaining finals.
The men's final saw Stephen "Darki" Day take on Dylan "Elvis" Sidebottom, while Liz "The Whiz" Murdoch faced Kay "Bob's Mum" Smith in the ladies' final.
Congratulations go to Dylan and Liz, who claimed the championship honours. All four finalists played outstanding bowls, producing matches worthy of a grand final and giving spectators plenty to enjoy.
A big thank you goes to everyone who came along to watch and support the players. The encouragement from the sidelines helped make it a special day for the club.