The final of the Mixed Triples was played yesterday between Barbara Selley, Brian Coe and Shoota Ballinger (s) and their opponents, Mary and Les Judd and Skip, Larry Auckram. The cotula green had been well prepared and the match got started at 1.30pm. After 6 ends, only 6 points had been noted on the scoreboard, all to Larry’s team but …
Rotary – Final Afternoon
Today saw the final afternoon for this season’s Rotary, organised by Roy James throughout the season from the RSA Bowling Club and with Rob Cotter running the final today at our club. The sun played its part, though we could all note the autumn coolness being present. On each occasion, Rotary days are played at two different clubs, but today, all …
Lots Happening
Over the weekend, Championship Mixed Triples competition took place and by the end of Sunday, the last two teams were found and they will be playing the final when a suitable date can be found. We will look forward to seeing this game played between the teams – Larry Auckram, Les and Mary Judd versus Shoota Ballinger, Brian Coe and …
C & C and First Club Titles
Certainly a ‘Champion’ Day for Single’s players today. No crowd to watch them, but still a very import event for our Colts who played to win their first Championship – Colt Singles. A look at our club’s Honour’s Boards show that the event has not taken place for some time for one reason or another. The players had to win …
St Pat’s Gala Day
Bill Clelland dressed-up for the St Pat’s Gala that was played yesterday and he was awarded the prize for his effort – seen here receiving his award from Lodzia at the end of the day’s play . The sunny day suited us all and a full green of teams were in action on the well prepared green. Some very …
Recent Passings
Joining us as an Associate Member from the Otaki Bowling Club over the winter months was Dave Jackson and it is sad to report of his recent passing. Today I was able to farewell Joyce Watson. For many years she played as a full member of our club and I remember so well the games and events in which we often …
Two Close Ones.
Today saw the finals played of the Men and Women’s Triples Champions. Early in the day this turned out to be chances for teams to play and win their post-section games and end by winning the most important game of the day, the final. Audrey Sciascia’s team played their semifinal match against Hazel Rose and her players, and this resulted …
Club’s Triples Commenced
Play got started on the cotula green at 9.00am this morning, the weather fine. Six women’s teams were entered but with 11 men’s teams in the draw, there was a bye made in each round. This made some confusion on how this was to be organised and in the end, only three rounds were played.Further study on the best way …