MENS BOWLS NEWS 12/05/2025
We are hosting a BPL Cup Qualifier on June 1st. You can enter via Bowlslink, enter now for what is always a fun day of Bowls.
Our Presentation Night will be on June 28th so “Save the Date” for what will be a Fun Night!
The draw for the Mixed Pairs Championships draw is on our noticeboard. Games can be pre-arranged between teams but please notify of your intention to do so.
Social Bowls: Open Pairs, Mufti dress.
Wednesday and Friday Commencing at 1:00PM names in by 12:30PM on the day of play.
For nominations Call 6762 1003 or Nomination Sheets are on the Noticeboard.
Wednesday Social Bowls:
Winners: C. Sheppeard, N. Edgar
Runners-Up: N. Wilby, S. O’Connor
Vouchers: R. Barnett, J. Newell, G. Hall
Friday Social Bowls
Winners: N. Kent, S. Johnson
Runners-Up: B. Cummings, K. Grills
Vouchers: I. Johnston, S. Madeley, P. D’Elboux, C. D’Elboux
Mixed Pairs Championship Results:
P. Key, J. Pizzutti 24 def N. Edgar. C. Murray 23
T. Morris, D. Nichols 29 def L. Crough (Sub), N. Dart 8
J. Bailey, R. Grills 17 def B. Collins, T. Collins 15
S. Ninness, K. Greentree 23 def I. Harriott, G. Harris 10
C. White, Z. Curtis 30 def D. Halcroft, S. O’Connor 2
Mixed Pairs Championship Draw:
Tuesday May 13th 1:00PM
J. Bailey, R. Grills Vs L. O’Reilly
Saturday May 17th – 1:00PM
T. Morris, D. Nichols Vs K. Daley, T. Daley
Saturday May 17th – 1:00PM - Quarter-Finals
P. Key, J. Pizzutti Vs C. Myers, J. Myers
C. White, Z. Curtis Vs S. Ninness, K. Greentree
Due to Region Commitments and Men’s and Women’s Competition draws the date of this Quarter-Final is TBA
C. Verdich, J. Verdich Vs Winner Daley and Nichols
Semi-Finals & Final Saturday May 31st or June 1st ( Can be Played Prior By Arrangement )
Major/Minor Pairs Championship Draw:
Semi-Final Saturday May 17th - 9:00am
N. Mann, G. Patterson Vs B. Walker, N. Williamson
Minor Fours Championship Draw:
Sunday May 18th 9:00AM
R. McMahon, N. Dart, R. Eckersley, J. Verdich Vs G. Whackett, R. Grills, D. Herbert, P. King
T. Crough, G. Crocker, C. Sheppeard, L. Ward Vs S. Mitchell, G. Hall, T. Collins N. Mann
Sunday May 18th 1:00PM
G. Propsting, Coen Schroeder, D. Nichols, D. Cross Vs Winner Verdich and King
D. Artis, Handles, Mad Dog, B. Walker Vs Winner Ward and Mann.
Upcoming at South Bowlo:
Minor Fours May 18th
BPL Cup Qualifier June 1st
PRESENTATION NIGHT – JUNE 28TH
Ladies Bowls News 12th of May 2025
State Carnival Results
Congratulations to all our South Bowlo Ladies who competed at the Carnival last week.
Linda O’Reilly, Cath Verdich, Carol White and Chris Myers had 6 wins and a + 99 margin securing a win in Section 8. They were defeated by 1 shot in the playoffs of the final 32 teams.
In their first State Carnival were Lynelle Crough, Kath Daley, Sandra Mitchell and Pos Tuckey with 4 wins and a + 22 margin placing them in 4th position on the Section 7 ladder.
Avon Knot in a composite team with her twin sister Bobbie Cochrane, Joy Young and Pamela Lowe from Castle Hill had 3 wins and a + 17 margin placing them in 6th position on the Section 18 ladder.
Di Halcroft and Sue Ninness in a composite team with Quirindi’s Sue Musgrave and Sue Kent had 3 wins and a + 14 margin placing them in 6th position on the Section 9 ladder.
Ladies Club Championships
Consistency Singles
Results
C Verdich WOF against C Douglas
Quarterfinals
Thursday 15th of May 2025
Cards called at 9.20am
C White v L O’Reilly – Marker: C Murray
Umpire/CB: N White
Saturday 17th of May 2025
Cards called at 9:05am
C Myers v L Collins – Marker: B Collins
C Verdich v AM Herden – Marker: P Tuckey
T Morris v K Daley – Marker: A Nott
Umpire/CB: N White
Semifinals
Sunday 18th of May 2025
Cards called at 10:50am. Due to General Meeting at 9:30am
Winner Myers/Collins v winner White/O’Reilly – Marker: TBA
Winner Verdich/Herden v winner Morris/Daley – Marker: TBA
Umpire/CB: N White
Entries are open for the Minor Singles to begin on Saturday 14th of June. A nomination sheet is on the noticeboard. Closing date is Saturday 24th of May. This competition will only go ahead if we have 3 or more names on the board so, please put your names down if you haven’t already.
100 Club Roster Volunteers needed for the 1st, 4th, and 5th (if applicable) Fridays of the month. Members benefit from the funds raised, so please consider helping.
Dates To Remember:
Inter-Regional Sides Championships Sectional – Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th of May.
Walcha President’s Day will be held on Thursday 19th of June 2025. Information and sheet for names are on the Noticeboard.
Thought for the week
The secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is instead of what you think it should be. - Anonymous