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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

A Lawn Bowls Revolution is Coming

 

 Prepare to be blown away with adrenaline fuelled hits and lightening quick action as a new format of lawn bowls revolutionises the game as we know it.

 

Later this year the Australian Premier League will be launched. An initiative expected to transform the way lawn bowls is played, viewed and perceived.