Big Week Of Bowls Action And Exciting Upgrades At Ayr Bowling Club

It’s been a big week at the Ayr Bowling Club, with two major highlights bringing excitement and energy to our local greens.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Community Gaming Benefit Fund, brand-new lighting was installed on the club’s green on Tuesday. The upgrade was made possible with the support of Ergon Energy and expertly carried out by the team at Coral Coast Electrical. These lights are set to enhance the club’s popular Wednesday Night Social Bowls and Friday Fun Nights, providing a brighter and more enjoyable environment for evening play.

Adding to the buzz, the club was proud to host the Country Pennants on Sunday, welcoming teams from Bowen, Wangaratta with the support of Home Hill) and Brandon for a fiercely contested day of bowls. Spectators were treated to a high standard of competition, with Ayr finishing in a strong second place. A standout performance came from Col Essex and his team, who won all three of their games on the day.

Congratulations to Brandon Bowls Club for taking home the trophy, and a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure the event ran smoothly. Events like these simply wouldn’t be possible without their tireless support.

In Wednesday Men’s Social Bowls, the green was alive with friendly competition as two games of triples and a game of pairs were played. Taking out the honours on the day were Jeff, Joe Papale, Norm Bethel, and Mick McCloskey, who bowled consistently to secure the win. It was a great afternoon of camaraderie and quality bowls enjoyed by all.

Wednesday night social bowls had a good turnout of players as our new lights were turned on for the first games played under the new lights. There were some good bowls played in the rinks and the triples game. The winners of the rinks game were Ali Vasefi, Evelyn Wiltshere, David Burt and Sam Caltabiano. Lyn Cecil, Rob Jorgensen and Joe Grabbi won the triples game.

Saturday had another great afternoon at Ayr Bowling Club as some of our southern guests arrived for a game. There were two games of pairs and a triples played winners were Donna Soper and Anthony Bull def Lorraine Wolffe and Beryl Cornford.

In Championship action this week, the Men’s Championship Rinks final delivered a closely contested match featuring some outstanding bowls. The team of John Pirrone, Mario Milan, Wayne Coonan, and Barry Shepherd claimed victory with a 21–15 win over Cisco, Sam Caltabiano, Joe Grabbi, and Lew Stidston in a well-fought and entertaining game. Please see the board for the Mixed Pairs and the Ladies Pairs games coming up soon.

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.

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The Ayr Men's Pennants Team. Photo Supplied

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