THE final  of the Major Pairs Championship was played last Sunday, May 22. The winners were Joe Gray and Reg Thoms after a magnificent draw shot from Joe to take the last end by six. This gave Joe Gray and Reg Thoms a win by one shot 24 to 23.

This was a very close result and congratulations also go to Youko Kavalainen and Joe Price who lead by five until Joe Gray drew the last miraculous draw to end up one in front.

What a great effort, it was cruel to see the results of our championships to be decided so late in the match but you should see the smiles on Joe and Reg winners for 2016.

Minor Singles results

           THREE matches have already been played in this Championship and the results were: Norm Lang defeated Leon Robar 31 to 26 in a very competitive match.

Joe Gray defeated Brian Cox 31 to 28 in another very close match and Reg Thoms defeated John Withers 31 to 13.

            The draw for the Minor Pairs is now up on the Notice Board.

The first two rounds had to be played on or before Saturday May 28.

Matches without a bye this round will be played at 9am and the balance at 1pm.

The next round is to be played two weeks later on or before Saturday June 11.

Owing to the large number of entries we ask that all who have entered observe these play days.

It is great to see so much interest in this important part of our club championships.

We remind all players that the loser will be required to mark the following match as a matter of etiquette.

We will need several markers for the first round tomorrow Saturday and if available we ask you to contact our Match Committee and put your name on the list on the board today.

We would like to remind all players that any games being arranged prior to the date advised be put on the greenkeeper’s list so rinks can be prepared.

This is the player’s responsibility if it is not on the list you may not have a rink available.

Consistency Competition

           NEIL Whittington and Kevin Rudd played their match in the 2016 Consistency and Neil came out the winner 150 to 110 and now moves into the semi final.

Neil has won this for the last few years and is starting to look like a favorite again.

Pennants

           THE last round of the No 6 Pennants was played at Taralga last Saturday.

The winners of the Day were Taralga 71 to 56 on the main board and two games to one.

The aklteam skipped by Michael Watts, Joe Gray, Chris McCullen and our fireball Logan Watts had a 28 to 17 win over Taralga.

           This now draws to a close this year’s Pennants. I am afraid we have not had the best year but are building on future teams.

Thanks go to all members who represented our club over the past 10 weeks.

There were a lot of close matches but the results did not go our way.

Coming events

           THE Minor Pairs commence on or before the July 9 and nominations now close on Friday June 17.

The sheets are on the board for this championship and nominations are being received.

News around the Club

           ANNUAL fees are now being collected. This year it is $60 for both restricted and full members.

           It is requested that all players remember that it is the duty of the Skips of the last teams playing on the green to remove the flag from the pole for the night.

           We are now seeking anyone who would be interested in taking over the Publicity Officers Position.

Social bowls results

           DON’T forget the courtesy bus that is available to pick up bowlers on Wednesday and Friday, names in by 11.15am for the bus.

Wednesday May 18, Men’s Triples.  Sponsor for the day was Blooms the Chemist.

           The winners of the day were Russ Sheely, Michael Watts and Rod Palin, who defeated Ian Drysdale, Graham Slater and Ron McSweeney 28 to 13 and 17 points.

The runners up were Ken Fowler and Phil Ciocca who defeated Bob McNeil and Justin Hawkins 28 to 15 and 17 points.

Other results were Ray Riches, Greg Rice and Ron Bladwell defeated Norm Lang, Ken Moloney and Leo Haynes 20 to 15 and also 17 points.

Reg Thoms, Brian Cox and Bob Field defeated John Withers, Ron Wenban and David O’Brien 21 to 20 and 13 points.

Steve Davies a Taralga visitor and Boyd Cook were defeated by Joe Price and Leon Robar 25 to 19 and 14 points.

The Jackpot of $167 was not won.

Friday May 20 Single Entry Pairs was sponsored by R J Sidney Craig.

           The winners of the day were Robert Coulstock and Reece Taylor who defeated Russ Sheely and Bob Field 25 to 11.

The runners up were Peter Swift and Phil Ciocca who defeated John Miller and Rod Palin 25 to 16. In other matches the results were Peter Simpson and Ken Moloney who defeated Chris McCullen and Bill Murphy 22 to 14.

Michael Donnelly and David O’Brien defeated Bob Toole and Leo Haynes 29 to 24.

Ken Fowler and James Hunt defeated Ray Bentley and Boyd Cook 18 to 17

The Jackpot of $435 was not won.

This Jackpot is getting to a situation where it will make one group very happy on a Friday.

It must go off shortly.

Saturday, May 21, Mixed Social Bowls was sponsored by Goulburn Electrical Wholesalers.

           The winners of the day were Carol Simpson, Brian Cox and David O’Brien who defeated Ray Riches, Rod Palin and Debra Scott 24 to 8.

In the other match played Robert Coulstock, Amy Davis and Louise McClelland defeated Brendon Dower, Ilma Roche and Eddy Anning 23 to 18.

The Jackpot of $149 was not won.

Next week’s selectors

TODAY, Friday. May 27. Nominated Pairs. Bruce Herrett and Mick Watts.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Saturday, May 28. Mixed Bowls. Ken Moloney.

Wednesday June 1. Men’s Triples. T.B.A.

Friday, June 3. Men’s Single Entry Pairs. T.B.A.

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