The Ayr Bowling Club came alive over the weekend as it played host to the highly anticipated Canefire Fours—a two-day carnival that drew 56 passionate lawn bowlers from across the North Queensland region. Teams journeyed from as far afield as Collinsville, Bowen, Wangaratta, and Townsville, and were proudly joined by local contenders from Ayr, Brandon, and Home Hill, creating a vibrant blend of regional talent.
The format saw each team contest five games—three on Saturday followed by two fiercely competitive showdowns on Sunday. With every end hotly contested and no easy victories in sight, the tension mounted as the scoreboard tightened.
By the final round on Sunday, it was still anyone’s carnival to win. Spectators watched on as the top contenders took to the green, knowing the outcome hinged on those last few bowls. In the end, it was a nail-biting finish, with the championship decided in the final game of the final day—a testament to just how evenly matched the teams were throughout the weekend.
Congratulations to the top performers:
· 1st Place – Shaun Anderson's team, drawing on players from Cutheringa and Wangaratta
· 2nd Place – Jason Wright's team, featuring bowlers from Bowen and Brandon
· 3rd Place – Maurie Power's team, proudly representing Ayr
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our generous sponsors—Queensland Country Bank, the Kalamia Hotel, NQIB, and Wilmar—whose support made this fantastic weekend possible. Their contributions help events like these thrive and bring small communities together on and off the green.
The presentation of prizes was graciously conducted by Kim Harding from Queensland Country Bank, adding a personal touch of appreciation on behalf of the event’s major sponsors.
Earlier in the week, unfortunately, Tuesday Ladies Social Bowls was washed out.
Wednesday’s Men’s Social Bowls brought together a lively group of players for four well-fought games of triples. Taking top honours on the day were Richard, John, John, and Trevor, who bowled brilliantly to claim victory. Adding to the excitement, the Jackpot was also struck—congratulations to Karen, Gordon, and Mick on their winning touch!
Wednesday night social bowls was put on hold for the State of Origin game.
In Championship action this week, the Men’s A Grade Pairs was played, with Cisco and Sam defeating Wayne and Barry. Highlight of the week was the Mixed Pairs Final, with Maurie and Pam defeating John and Beryl.
As we go to print today, the Ayr Bowling Club is proudly represented at the prestigious Men’s Dunn Cup—one of the standout events on the North Queensland bowling calendar. Flying the flag for the club are Ron Smythe, Sam Caltabiano, Anthony Bull, and Maurie Power. We extend our best wishes to the team as they take to the green against the region’s top talent—go Ayr!
Winners
Second Place
Third Place
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