Another lively week at the Ayr Bowling Club saw excellent competition, great sportsmanship, and some tightly contested matches across both social and competition games.
Ladies’ bowls on Tuesday, April 15, saw a fantastic game with Donna Soper, Ron Soper and Pam Power coming out on top against Karen Shepherd, Sandra Stidston and Heather Jorgensen.
Runners-up on the day were Meryl Smith, Linda Giumelli and Beryl Cornford, who claimed victory over Ruth Moore, Isabel Cislowski and Irene Wilson in another well-fought match.
In the Wednesday Men's bowls day, congratulations go to John Pirrone and Ron Soper, who delivered a solid performance to take out the win in their match and winners overall for the day.
A good turnout and great spirit marked the Wednesday night triples games. Winners of the evening’s matches included Harry Dewing, Margaret McLaughlin, and Sam Caltabiano. Also victorious in a separate triples game were Kate Stringer, Dr Ali, Katharina Stuckler, and Ross McLaughlin. Easter Saturday, the winning team on the day was Donna Soper, Barry Hewson and Beryl Cornford, who played consistently to claim a well-earned victory.
The Final of the Ladies B Singles was played on Monday, April 14, in what turned out to be a thrilling, shot-for-shot contest. Lorraine Wolffe edged out Heather Jorgensen in a close match, 25-24, with the game marked by Ladies’ President Beryl Cornford.
The Semi-Finals of the Ladies’ A Singles took place on Thursday, April 17, producing two excellent matches. Pam Power defeated Karen Shepherd to book her place in the final, while Irene Wilson claimed victory over Dot Cutting. Pam and Irene will now meet each other in the Ladies’ A Singles Final.
In the Men’s A Singles game, Lew Stidston defeated Maurie Power is a very closely contested game. It was very exciting with Lew finishing on top 25 – 23. Lew now advances to the next round of the Men’s A Singles.
The club is looking forward to hosting the Anzac Day Social Mixed Bowls competition. Names are to be down by 1pm, with games commencing promptly at 1.30pm. Play will conclude by 4pm, followed by a shared Afternoon Tea. All are welcome to attend and commemorate the occasion with friendly competition and club camaraderie.
Congratulations to all players and many thanks to our volunteers, markers, and supporters who make each week at the club a success. Good luck to all our Ladies’ Pennants players who compete in the Division 1 NQ Pennants commencing Saturday 26th April at the Ayr Bowling Club.
Contributed with thanks to Anthony Bull.
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