Saturday 31 March 2012

Men's Pennant Play at Port City - Round 5

 
Cec Coop, (South West Rocks), a regular viewer of Latest Bowls News.

What a beautiful day for bowls with the sun out and only a gusty breeze to keep bowlers on their toes!

Available scores from Port City as follows:

Grade 1: Port City def. Kempsey Heights 5 - 1
Grade 2: Port City def South West Rocks 5 - 1

Grade 4: Port City lost to South West Rocks 1 - 5
Grade 6/2: Port City def. Comboyne 6 - 0

Full District scores will be posted later. Click here for additional photos.

Friday 30 March 2012

Calling THE SHOT

 
The following is a news release from Bowls Australia regarding the new Bowls Victoria magazine that you may find of interest.

"Bowls Victoria today launched its new member magazine, THE SHOT. The magazine replaces its existing title, Bowls in Focus.

Thursday 29 March 2012

Port City WBC Weekly News 29th March


It was a very busy day at the Club on Tuesday 27th March when President Shirley welcomed Pennant teams from Lake Cathie Kew North Haven and Westport.
It was also great to see Bonnie Weatherley Zelle Cook and Rita Koenig have a game of bowls after a prolonged absence. Our visitor Adele Pobje was having a social game as well.

New Bowls Format at North Haven

On Sunday 1st April 10am North Haven Bowling Club will be demonstrating a new format of Lawn Bowls which is set to change the way the general public look at bowls. This new format has been designed to bring the fun and excitement of Tenpin Bowls and the finesse of Lawn Bowls together in a fast paced, family orientated game.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending March 25. A little late this week but we've had some technical problems!

Wednesday pm - $10 J. Jackson, E. Leonard and K. Ison, $7 G. Hollis, M. Hookham and G. Probert.

Saturday 24 March 2012

Men's Pennant Play at Port City



 
What a difference a week makes! The weather was great today with a gusty wind to give the bowlers a challenge.

Available scores for Port City teams are as follows:

Grade 2: Port City def. Wauchope 3 1/2 - 2 1/2
Grade 4: Port City def. Port Panthers 6 - 0

Grade 5: Port City def. North Haven 6 - 0
Grade 6/2: Port City lost to Westport 1/2 - 5 1/2

Grade 7/1: Port City def. Lake Cathie 6 - 0
Grade 7/2: Port City lost to Westport 0 - 6

Additional photos are available from today's play - click here to view.

Friday 23 March 2012

Port City Men's Veteran's Day

 
The Port City Men's BC Veteran's Day will be held on Thursday 12th April. This is a "members only" day for all veterans (70 years young and older!)

Men's LNC District Conditions of Play

The Men's LNC District Conditions of play for 2012 are available for Officials and all interested players. These cover all Association Events (Major Championships, District Events etc.) as well as Pennants.

Click here for the District Conditions of Play (COP). The NSW State COP are available on their web site - click here for the link on their site.

Port City Women's BC Weekly News Report


Port City Women's Bowling Club News Report for the week ending 20th March.

The rain gods were dancing again on Tuesday 20th March with the commencement of the Major Singles Championship and all participants receiving a drenching during the morning. Social bowls was cancelled for the day and no pennant matches were listed at our Club either.

Tuesday 20 March 2012

Lake Cathie Big Bowl Singles

Sectional winners in the "Big Bowl Singles" from play today and Monday are as follows:

Wayne Turley (Taren Point)
Ray Pearce (Alexandria Erskineville)
Mark Prior (Westport)
David Holt (Cabramatta)

These four will play in the semi final tomorrow (Wednesday) morning with the winners progressing to the final.
Up-date Wed. 21st March: Ray Pearce takes out the title with a 31 - 30 win over David Holt.

Click here for the Lake Cathie bowls blog with additional information and photos.

Sunday 18 March 2012

Port City Men's BC Weekly Newsletter

Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for the week end Sunday 18th March.
Wednesday pm :- $10.00 B.Greenaway and A.White $7.00 C.Julian ,D.Seaton and F.Mulligan

Saturday 17 March 2012

LNC District Men's Pennant Results



Men's Pennant Play at Port City

Visitors from the Wauchope Bowls Club.

Round 3 of the LNC District Men's Pennant was played today. All games were started under reasonable weather conditions but the rain closed in late in the afternoon and play was stopped. Fortunately the minimum of 54 ends were played and all games were considered as completed.

Available results for Port City teams were as follows:

Grade 2: Port City lost to Lake Cathie 0 - 6
Grade 4: Port City defeated Wauchope 5 - 1

Grade 6/2: Port City defeated Lake Cathie 6 - 0
Grade 7/2: Port City defeated Port Panthers 5 - 1

Full District results will be posted later when available.

Additional photos from today's play (before the rain set in!) are available - click here to view.


Friday 16 March 2012

Big Time Bowling at Lake Cathie

 
David Holt (Cabramatta) Two Time Runner-Up Looking for his First Win

The 31st staging of the Lake Cathie Bowling Club's Big Bowl Prestige Singles is not far away. Next Monday the 19th March the club will host its biggest event and organisers have assembled another quality field of 24 players from around the state.

Corporate Challenge 2012

Round 6 of the 2012 Port City Corporate Challenge was completed last night Thurs 15th March.

Click here for detailed results.

Thanks to Trevor Scholz, Bowls Organiser, for these results.

Thursday 15 March 2012

Port City WBC Weekly News 15th March



It was a crisp Autumn morning on Tuesday 13th March when President Shirley welcomed the Grade 2 Pennant team from North Haven. Pennant results for that day - Grade 2 Port City (1) drew with Port City (2) and North Haven defeated Port City (3) on the final match of the Grade 2 pennant making it an overall win to the Port City Grade 2 (1) taking out the flag for this year. Congratulations were given by President of North Haven Deidre and also President Shirley for this result with best wishes to the team for the next step to compete in the Regional Play-offs at Port City on May 15th/16th. Congratulations were given to Debbie Amor (skip) Carol Bowman Barbara Gunn and Fay Schollum - Jennifer Munson (skip) Judy Scholz Norma Schwartz and Eveline Ramsay.

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Lake Cathie "Big Bowl" Singles

The 31st "Big Bowl" Prestige Singles is being held at the Lake Cathie BC next week from Monday 19th March to Wednesday 21st March. As well as top viewing with the singles games a Henselite "Master Class" is being held on Tuesday 20th March at 2 pm.

As you can see from the draw there will be a host of internationals, combined with some of our finest up and coming state reps up against the pick of our local talent. This prestigious annual singles event always provides excellent viewing at the friendly Lake Cathie Bowling Club.

Click here for the sectional draw and program for the 3 days & details of the Henselite Master Class where you can try all models in their range.

Sunday 11 March 2012

Port City Men's BC Weekly New Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for the week ending Sunday 11th March.

Wednesday pm :- $10.00 A.Fakes and F.Mulligan $7.00 F.Williams and G.Probert .

And The Winner Is ------ !

 
Frank Smith (left) & Allan White

The final of the Port City Men's major singles was played today under ideal conditions for both players and the numerous spectators.

Two of the club's top players Frank Smith and Allan White gave a great display of competitive bowling with the score 28 all after 32 ends of play. Frank went on to take the title 31 - 28. This was his first major singles win and may not be his last if he keeps up this level of play. 

Additional photos from today's play are available - click here to view. 

Thanks to Charlie Buchanan for details of this final.

Saturday 10 March 2012

Men's Pennant Play at Port City


Round 2 of the LNC District pennant play was completed today at Port City under ideal weather conditions.

Available scores for Port City teams as follows:

Thursday 8 March 2012

Port City WBC March Newsletter



Mother Nature has been reasonably kind to us with the Pennant season well under way.   We have had mixed results so far but the cheer squad is needed for some teams.   Thank you to the umpires for their diligence and also the social committee for their delicious sandwiches.

Port City WBC Weekly News 8th March


We were blessed with a beautiful fine day for bowls on Tuesday 6th March. Results of pennant games for this week. Port City won all matches played at home - well done girls.

Sunday 4 March 2012

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report


Port City Men's Bowling Club news letter for the week ending Sunday 4th March.
Wednesday pm :- $10.00 J.Whitbourne ,A.Fraser and D.McAuliffe $7.00 B.Collis and R.Apps

Port City Men's Major Singles

Chris Campbell (left) & Frank Smith on the mat

Eric Rowsell (left) and Allan White

The semi finals of the Port City men's major singes were played this morning with some excellent bowls in both games. Frank Smith defeated Chris Campbell 31 - 24 and Allan White took out Eric Rowsell 31 - 30 in a game that could have gone either way.

The final between Frank and Allan will be played next Sunday 11th March commencing at 9:00 am.

Saturday 3 March 2012

Round 1 Men's Pennant at Port City

Round 1 of the LNCDBA Men's Pennant commenced today. Games were completed at Port City under cloudy skies and light rain.

Friday 2 March 2012

New Poll Regarding Fours Games


Bowls Australia has a poll running regarding your preferred position in a fours game. Their poll is replicated on the right and ready for your selection.

It is interesting to note that their poll shows equal preference for lead, third & skip with much lower preference for second. It should be interesting to see your preference!

Thursday 1 March 2012

Port City WBC News 1st March

 

There was brilliant sunshine with a gentle breeze on Tuesday last when President Shirley welcomed pennant teams from North Haven Westport and Lake Cathie as well as our own social bowlers.