News from Port City

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club is now available for the week ending Sunday 12th April 2015 thanks to Colin Halls.

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Dress code for social bowls is club uniform/creams or clean smart casual, with collared shirt, neat shorts/slacks.

Easter Carnival Wrap Up.

 

Friday Mixed Fours;-

Winners; D. Lomas-J. Brady-B. Barrett-P.Brady
R/up: P. Swain-L. Zahra-C. Buchanan-G. Mitchel
3^rd: E.Eames-M.Wallis-A.Eames-J.Wallis
4^th:C.Banks-B.Hicks-T.Millward-D.Amor.
Best 3rd Game: B Bailey’s team from North Haven.

Saturday-Ladies Pairs: Washed Out.

Sunday- Mixed Triples

Winners: C. Banks-B.Hicks-T.Millward.
R/Up: D. Lomas-M.Scholz-T.Scholz.
3^rd: F.Schollum-L. Zahra-C.Buchanan.

Monday-Men’s Pairs:

Winners: Ken Paulsen’s team.
R/Up: Barry Smith’s team.
3^rd: Bruce Anderson’s team.
4^th Geoff Mitchel’s team.
Best 3^rd Round: Peter Ascot Evan’s team.

Pennant Results for Saturday 11^th April.

Grade 1- match deferred until 17^th May.

2) Lost 52-60. 3) lost 55-60. 4) Won 64-44.5) Won 69-56 6) Lost 53-58. 7/1) Won 57-48. 7/2) Lost 61-67.

We are now at the half way stage of pennants and because of the new scoring method, all grades are very close..

Note: Please check the sheet on the board for the starting times for next Sunday’s Games.  

Congratulations to Callum Murray. In the zone 14 juniors ( under 18) Callum played at Park Beach Callum made it to the final of the singles, the final of the pairs and was a member of the successful fours. He now goes to Warilla on July 6-11 to compete in the state junior championships.

Sheet is on the board for Veteran’s day Thursday 16^th April. Bowls at 9am followed by lunch.

The major pairs championship is open for entries and closes on Saturday 18^th April at 5pm.

Forward events; Tuesday May 12^th to Thursday 14^th May is the 2 bowl handicap triples tournament and on Friday 19^th June to Sunday 21^st June the Grade 6 & 7 2 bowl triples. Both these tournaments are very popular and carry substantial prize money. Put your teams in early to secure a start. Flyers are available at the club.

Don’t forget to check out “latest bowls news” blog for news and happenings at clubs around our district. Also bowls tab on the Port City web site

Free coaching is available on Saturday and  Sunday mornings ( bowls provided). Just turn up at 10 am.

Social Bowls

Wednesday:- Winners: Winners: J. Boys-C. Halls- T. Cornforth. Consolation: M. Hayes- K. Littlefair

Thursday:- Winners:- G. Mitchel-J. Hrabak’ Consolation: C. Halls-R. Osborn. John Sharp just missed the jackpot.

Friday:- Winners: B. Bryson-G. Williams. Consolation: O.Cook-K. Littlefair. P. Smith was unsuccessful with his attempt to win the jackpot.

Sunday:-

Prizes: 1^st. B. Ditchfield- R. Thompson-L. Thompson. 2^nd: G. Campbell-M. Campbell-m. Cutting.3^rd; F. Edwards-J. Barry-M. Edwards.

Lucky Envelopes: E.Eames, L. Palmer, G. Connell, M. Green,F. Williams.

Raffle: L. Palmer, J. Wyper, O. Cook.

Sponsors. A big thanks to our sponsors- Last Week: Graham Bayes Funerals. This week: Front Row Advice.

Cheers, Colin Halls