AYR BOWLING CLUB WEEKLY REPORT 14th May

The Ayr Bowling Club has celebrated another excellent week on the greens, with members coming together for a mix of club Championship games and engaging social matches. The atmosphere and enthusiasm around the club remains high, as members were gearing up for The Open Country Pennant.  With Brandon Bowling Club hosting the event on Saturday 16^th May 2026.

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Tuesday Open Social bowls were played in perfect conditions for the afternoon, with 24 bowlers on the green. Winners on the day were A Gauvin, Cisco and A Bull defeating R McLaughlin, B Schultz and H Jorgfensen. H Horan, Al Hardcastle and C Berkery defeating R Moore, R Hervey and B Cornford. R Aplin, S Hardcastle and Stidston defeating K Page, Bruce Mcallum and D Cutting. M Nixon, J Defranciscis and R Soper defeating D Soper, J Pirrone and C Essex.

The winners on Wednesday night were, in the first game Bill Whitman, John Cesconetto and Heather Jorgensen. Lyn Cecil, Bill Walker and Sam Caltabiano had a win in the second game.  In the third game, the winners were Joe Cremona, Margaret McLaughlin and Joe Grabbi. Wednesday night is the perfect opportunity for new bowlers to play and learn the game.  

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Fun Friday Night Bowls Sponsored by Harvey Norman Ayr. Had a good turnout of bowlers of all levels with lots of laughter and fun on the green.  Winners on the night were 1^st place Nathan, Leighann and Lyndall defeating Andrew and Ross.   2^nd place was B Piazetta, E Wiltshere, Cisco and R Smythe defeating N West, B Whitman, J Pirrone and S Caltabiano.  Sportsperson prize went to J Blanchard, K Grabbi, John Grabbi and Joe Grabbi.

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Saturday’s Open Social bowls 20 bowlers turned out.  The club was buzzing with activity as 2 pairs and 2 triples of open social bowls were played, displaying both skill and friendship. Winners on the day were Betty Schultz and Joe Grabbi defeated Karen Shepherd and Barry Shepherd.  Joy Comalatti, and Allen Bartlett defeated John Pirrone and Anthony Bull.  Triples games Wayne Mietzel, Shelia Hardcastle and Beryl Cornford defeated Wayne Meitzel, Al Hardcastle and Dot Cutting.  Arthur Gauvin, Lloyd Shepherd and Kaz defeated Donna Soper, Ron Smythe and Ron Soper.  

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On Sunday 10^th May A Grade Championship Singles Final was played. Allen Bartlett defeating Anthony Bull 25 – 20.  In a close fought match that could have gone either way with some fantastic bowls played.  Congratulations Allen you now are into the Champion of Champions held later this year.  In the mixed pairs Al Hardcastle and S Hardcastle defeated R Hervey and R Smythe in a close and entertaining game.  Al Hardcastle and Shelia Hardcastle are now through to the next round.  

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The Ayr Bowling Club invites everyone to its Fun Friday Night Bowls Sponsored by Ferguson Plumbing on Friday 12^h June, 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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