Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Ayr Bowling Club Bowling Into A Great Week

The Ayr Bowling Club has enjoyed a fantastic week, with members coming together for a series of competitive and social matches under cooler playing conditions. The energy on the greens has been great, as the club continues to foster a strong sense of enthusiasm towards the great game of lawn bowls. With the momentum showing no signs of slowing, members are eagerly anticipating another month of great matches and good times ahead especially with the weather cooling.

Ladies’ Social bowls on Tuesday saw two games of triples, winners were Karen Shepherd, Betty Schultz and Sandra Stidston def. Merle Smith, Karen Page and Irene Wilson. Runners up were Linda Giumelli, Rayleen Hervey and Beryl Cornford def. Katharina Stuckler, Merle Nixon and Pam Power.

Wednesday’s Men’s Bowls saw great participation, with two games of triples and a rinks game. The successful team on the day was Dino Poli, Joe Grabbi and Chris Olditch who delivered a strong performance to claim the win over Wixi, John Pirrone and Barry Shepherd. The Wednesday Jackpot went off and was won by Ron Smythe, George Nixon and Ron Soper congratulations.

Wednesday night bowls saw two games of triples played. The winners of game 1 were Margaret McLaughlin, John Cesconetto and Sam Caltabiano. Winners of game 2 were Tricia Achille, Rob Jorgensen and Heather Jorgensen. Wednesday night social mixed bowls welcomes all newcomers – it’s a great night to learn the game.

Saturday’s social bowls was fantastic, with three games of triples and a pairs game played. The winners on the day were Cisco, R Wall and Chris Olditch who put on a fantastic performance to take the top spot. Cisco, Ray Wall and Chris Olditch took home the Saturday jackpot congratulations on the win.

The Men’s Championships A Singles continued Sunday, Joe Grabbi defeated Rob Garner 26-20 in a see sawing game. Joe now progresses to the next round.

The Women’s Championships A Singles continued during the week. On Thursday Dot cutting defeated Beryl Cornford. While, on Sunday, Deslie Olsen defeated Lorraine Wolffe 25 – 18 with the lead changing constantly.

Club Championships for Mixed Pairs, Men’s A pairs and Men’s B pairs is now open for nominations at the Clubhouse. Please get your name in the book as nominations are closing 30th of March.

The Ayr Bowling Club invites everyone to its final Fun Friday Night Bowls event of the year on Friday 4th April, starting at 6 PM. This evening promises fun for bowlers of all levels, encouraging participants to bring friends or join solo to meet new people. The entry fee is $10 per game, which includes a sausage sizzle at 6 PM and a light supper after bowling begins at 7 PM.

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