MENS BOWLS NEWS 23/03/2025
All the best to All Ability contingent of Keith Roberts, Des Cross and Aaron Kelly as the head off to Ballina tomorrow to contest the All Ability State Pairs and Singles Championships commencing on Tuesday March 25-29.
Unfortunately the Bob Fowler and Kerry McCarthy Memorial Triples has been postponed due to some late withdrawals. The Carnival will be played at a date later in the year.
All the best to our Grade 6 Side who have won their section and will compete against West Tamworth and Gunnedah in the Regional Final at North Tamworth on April 12 and 13.
In the last round of the Open Pennants our Grade 3 Side gave North Tamworth a good hit out for their upcoming Open Pennant State Finals to be played at Yamba at the end of June. 58-54 win for North congratulations to the Region Winners, South Tamworth will be following your results at Wagga in the State Finals.
South Grade 4 Green played Moree reversing their Round 3 result against them with a 66-57 win to our side finishing second in the section 3.5 points behind the Regional Winners after the last round. Congratulations to Moree, South Tamworth will also be following your results at the State Finals
South Grade 4 Gold had a victory over Quirindi 67-47and a 9-1 result. This placed them on 38 points equal with our Green Side on the ladder but coming third on percentages.
South Grade 7 also played Murrurundi, going down 65-51. Murrurundi winning the section.
Don’t forget to put a side in our Autumn Pairs it has very good prizemoney for a one day midweek Carnival.
Grade 6 Open Pennant Regional Finals – April 12th and 13th at North Tamworth
Don’t forget to put a side in our Autumn Pairs to be played on Thursday April 10th.
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 1000 or Nomination Sheets are on the Noticeboard.
Wednesday Social Bowls
Winners: M. Tarbert, G. Hall
Runners-Up: D. Crough, G. Whackett
Vouchers: T. Hayes, C. Harding, K. Greentree
Friday Social Bowls
Winners: C. Harding, J. Stevens
Runners-Up: K. Trow, T. Preston
Vouchers: T. Morris, M. Artis, S. Craig
Mixed Fours Championship Final:
A-M. Herden, R. Sweeney, G. Nicholls, S. Sweeney 21 def K. Daley, I. Harriott, A. Daley, G. Harris 16
Major/Minor Pairs Championship Results:
R. McMahon, G. Cheney 23 Vs N. Dart, T. Daley 18
G. Crocker, B. Cook 20 def T. Collins, S. Sweeney 17
G. Nicholls, G. Merton 43 def D. Artis, L. Preston 13
B. Walker, N. Williamson 23 def G. Propsting, G. Harris 16
A. Nichols, S. Graham 16 def Coen Schroeder, Carl Schroeder
Handles, K. Greentree 25 def K. Roberts, J. Holloway 13
J. Verdich, P. O’Reilley 30 def L. Ward, N. Edgar 9
C. Sheppeard, J. Myers 28 def G. Hall, K. Trow 18
N. Mann, G. Patterson 32 def D. Cross, G. Edwards 7
R. Grills, J. Vella 24 def S. Mitchell, T. Preston 19
R. McMahon, G. Cheney 22 def P. King, J. Pizzutti 16
G. Nicholls, G. Merton 19 def G. Crocker, B. Cook 11
B. Walker, N. Williamson 28 def D. Crough, J. Stuart 16
Handles, K. Greentree 17 def D. Nichols, S. Graham 15
Quarter-Final:
J. Verdich, P. O’Reilly C. Sheppeard, J. Myers
Upcoming at South Bowlo:
April 6th Mars Vs Venus
April 10th Autumn Pairs
25th April ANZAC Pairs
April 12th and 13th Open Pennants Grade 7 Regional Finals
Ladies Bowls News 24th of March 2025
Cath’s President’s Day
Last Thursday President Cath hosted her special day with 16 teams from Narrabri, Walcha, Bendemeer, Manilla, Kootingal and Tamworth, coming together to enjoy great company and lovely weather. The winners of the day were Marie Spink, Deb Richards, and Pam Makeham from Walcha. The runners-up were Cindy Harding, Zena Snow, and Carol Murray from South Tamworth. Congratulations and thank you to all the players and helpers who contributed to the day's success.
Ladies Club Championships
Club Selected Pairs
Results
Round 1
M Brosie, C Myers def S Mitchell, R Sweeney
R Wood, C Murray def J Bailey(Sub), L Graham
D Halcroft, Z Knight def A Nott, I Harriott
P Girvan, T Morris def L Crough, P Tuckey
Quarterfinals
Z Snow, C Verdich def B Collins, S Ninness
K Daley, C Douglas def P Key, C White
Quarterfinal
Saturday 5th of April 2025
Cards called at 12.45pm
D Halcroft, Z Knight v P Girvan, T Morris
Umpire/CB: TBA
Quarterfinal
Sunday 13th of April 2025
Cards called at 12.45pm
M Brosie, C Myers v AM Herden, C Murray
Umpire/CB: C Verdich
Semifinals
Saturday 26th of April 2025
Cards called at 9am
Z Snow, C Verdich v winner of Myers/Murray
K Daley, C Douglas v winner of Knight/Morris
Final
Saturday 26th of April 2025
Cards called at 12.45PM
Winners TBA
Umpire/CB: L O’Reilly
Entries are open for the Consistency Singles which begins on Saturday 3rd of May. The competition is available on Bowlslink for self-registration or by placing your name on the nomination sheet. Closing date is Saturday 12th of April.
State Championships
Good luck to the following players who will be travelling to Ballina.
Mixed Pairs 29th to 31st of March – Chris Myers and Jeff Myers
Senior Triples 31st of March to 2nd of April – Ingrid Harriott, Roz Sweeney and Carol White
Senior Singles 5th – 7th of April – Chris Myers
Open Fours 7th to 9th of April – Lucy Hooker, Lyn Graham, Mel L’Estrange, Cheryl Douglas
Senior Fours 7th to 9th of April – Lorraine Collins, Di Halcroft, Roz Sweeney, Sue Ninnes
100 Club Roster
A sheet is on the noticeboard for volunteers to help with the 100 Club on the 1st, 4th and 5th (if applicable) Friday of the month. All members benefit from the money raised so please don’t leave it up to the same people all the time.
Dates To Remember:
The McCarthy/Fowler Triples which was to be held this Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of March has been cancelled with a new date TBA.
Mars V’s Venus will be held on Sunday 6th of April. Details are on the Men’s noticeboard.
Easter is Friday 18th to Monday 21st of April.
Thought for the week
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it –
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