It’s been another big week at the Ayr Bowling Club with a highlight being the Wilmar Club Challenge played on Sunday 21st September. Home Hill Bowls Club hosted the event, and it was a great day of bowling with Giru, Home Hill, Brandon and Ayr competing for the Wilmar Shield. This was the first year this event was played with Brandon taking home the Shield, congratulations to Brandon. Ayr finished third which was a fantastic effort against some quality bowlers in the Burdekin region.
Let’s now look back on the week past. On Wednesday Men’s Social Bowls two games of pairs and one triples were played. Out on the green competition was close and taking out the honours on the day were John Pirrone and Lachlan Grantz, defeating Wayne Coonan and Chris Berkery. It was a great afternoon of camaraderie and quality bowls enjoyed by all.
Wednesday night social bowls the winners were Evelyn Wiltshere, John Cesconetto and Lachlan Grantz. In the pairs game Tricia Achille and Heather Jorgensen were the winners.
What a fantastic Super Saturday Jackpot Bowls! We saw 24 bowlers on the green. Four games of triples were played, and the winners were, Arthur Gauvin, Lorraine Wolffe and Joe Grabbi defeating Shane Stanford, Ron Smythe and Barry Shepherd. In the second triples game John Pirrone, Joe Papale, Ray wall and Dot Cutting defeated John McDonald, Barry Hewson and Beryl Cornford. Congratulations to Pam Power on taking out the $150 Jackpot. An excellent turnout, great bowls, and plenty of fun all round. A special shoutout to everyone who joined in to celebrate Mario’s birthday – the perfect way to cap off a brilliant afternoon!
In Championship action this week, Mixed Singles Competition Irene Wilson defeated Cisco. Mixed triples saw one game played this week and the winners were, Lorraine Wolffe, Macca and Anthony Bull defeating Henry Hazel, Lyn Storrie and Sam Caltabiano 17 – 16 in a close contest. The winners now progress to the next round.
If you are interested in giving Bowls a try, Friday Roll Ups are a good place to start. They are held every Friday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:30pm. Whether you're looking to hone your skills, enjoy some friendly training tips, or simply unwind with a drink, these casual roll-ups are the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Come down for some training, enjoy a few drinks, and join in the fun with fellow club members.
Contributed with thanks to Anthony Bull
Photo: Saturday's winners: Arthur, Lorraine and Joe