Thursday, May 23, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Ayr Bowling Club News

As the week finished on another week of friendly competition, the greens of Ayr Bowling Club bore witness to remarkable displays of precision and strategy, captivating both seasoned players and newcomers alike with the joy of the games.
Monday May 13 saw a competition B Grade Singles. Robyn McAllister def Ruth Moore. Heather Jorgensen def Raylene Hervey.  Final to be played between Robyn McAllister and Heather Jorgensen (Marker Sandra Stidston). Good Luck!
Ayr Ladies Social Bowls was held on Tuesday May 14. It was a good afternoon with 16 players. Karen Shepherd, Lyn Storrie, Linda Guimelli and Irene Wilson def Katharina Stuckler, Merle Nixon, Sandra Stidston and Betty Schultz. Isabel Cislowski, Elaine Young, Mary Poli and Pam Power def Meryl Smith, Raylene Hervey, Beryl Cornford and Heather Jorgensen. There was a wonderful afternoon tea supplied by Linda Guimelli celebrating her birthday. Competition Thursday May 16. Open Pairs - Joy Comollatti and Irene Wilson def Beryl Cornford and Pam Power.

On Wednesday May 15, the spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition flourished as the weekly social bowls event was held. There were four games of Triples.  Winners were Jimmy Murray, George Nixon and Anthony Bull defeating John Pirrone, Barry Shepherd and Arthur Gauvin. During the evening, the mixed social bowls was a good night with Robyn McAllister and Lloyd Shepherd the winners on the night.
Saturday saw four games of triples. With Bob Young, Linda Guimelli and Chris Olditch coming out the winners. It was a fantastic afternoon of friendship and friendly rivalry.
Upcoming Championship games – Sunday May 26 – Championship Pairs – C. Pearce/G.Pearce v D. Poli/M. Milan (pending NQ Singles). B Grade Singles – J. Hall v J. Pirrone (marker – V. Beitia).
Congratulations to our three Country Pennants’ teams who competed on Sunday, representing Ayr Bowling Club hosted by Brandon Bowling Club. Great job to Bowen for winning the day. The Club had some new representatives bowling for the first time in competition.
Open Canefire Fours will be held on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23. $360 per team includes lunch and afternoon tea each day. Prize money – 1st $2000; 2nd $1000 and 3rd $500. To nominate your team please email ayrbowlingclubinc@gmail.com. Nominations close Friday June 14.

Contributed by Anthony Bull

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