South Bowlo proudly hosted the Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT Disability Singles Classic from 15 to 17 November 2021.
Twenty two competitors came from all over NSW to compete, including five players from South Tamworth: David Artis, Des Cross, Terry Halcroft, Geoff Lang and Keith Roberts.
Congratulations to the winners:
Winner: Michael Kedwell - Belmont Golf and Bowling Club
Runner Up: Aaron Kelly - West Tamworth Bowling Club
Third place: Gilbert Hicks - Taree Leagues Bowling Club
Fourth Place: Richard Rombouts - Bangalow Bowling Club
The event attracted media attention, promoting the all-inclusive sport of bowls and the inspiring ability of all participants.
Northern Daily Leader
The event would not have been possible without our volunteer officials including:
Brian Burg, Sue Burg, Gordon Cheney, Gary Collins, Graham Crocker, Dennis Crough, Tony Daley, Nev Dart, Rob Eckersley, Matt Gibson, Pat Girvan, Les Goodchild, Grant Hall, Dave Herbert, Peter King, Mel L'Estrange, Steve Mitchell, Tracey Morris, Christine Myers, Sean O'Connor, Linda O'Reilly, Carl Schroeder, Cath Verdich, Greg Whackett and Scott Sweeney.
Matthew Haines from Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT had these kind words to say about Bowls Coordinator Phil O’Reilly and the team at South Bowlo:
Congratulations to all participants.
We look forward to hosting more great events like this in the future.