Brandon Skip 4s Draws Full Field For Successful Weekend

Winners, Thuringowa Bowls Club: Allan Hay, Kerry Martin,  Sponsor Jamie Woods,  Peter Martin, Jimmy Seymour.

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The Brandon Burdekin Skip 4s has wrapped up for another year, with a full green of 16 teams competing in a successful weekend of bowls.

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Clubs travelled from across North Queensland to take part, including Emerald, Bowen, Wangaratta, Ayr, Brandon, Alligator Creek, Jubilee, Collinsville, South Townsville, Thuringowa, Macknade, Ingham and Noorla, highlighting the event’s strong reach and reputation.

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Thuringowa Bowls Club emerged as overall winners, with Brandon Bowls Club finishing second. Third place went to the rink of Jacob Chivers, David Cahill, Ben Cribben and Gary Hocking, while South Townsville placed fourth. Another Brandon Bowls Club side rounded out the top five.

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Organisers extended thanks to major naming sponsor Burdekin Skips, along with supporting sponsors Ayr Electrical Services, Bennetts 4x4 and Mechanical, Blinds 2 U, Brown and Hurley, Burdekin Tyres, Cignall, Ferguson Plumbing, Nutrients, Trackpower and Wilmar.

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The event’s success was also credited to the efforts of club volunteers. Brandon members who attended working bees in the lead-up ensured the venue and greens were in top condition, while kitchen staff, contributors to afternoon teas and the barbecue crew were all praised for their work across the weekend. Bar staff were also acknowledged for keeping patrons refreshed.

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Jason Wright (Bowen Bowls Club) handled scoring duties, assisted by Gary Pearce, both earning commendation for their efforts.

Special recognition was given to club president and major sponsor Burdekin Skips for the significant time and work invested in securing sponsorship and coordinating the event, helping cement the tournament as one of the district’s premier competitions.

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Contributed with thanks to the Brandon Bowls Club

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Photos supplied

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