By Garry Lewis
Last weekend’s results were very disappointing for the Warburton Bowls Club with both Pennant sides going down in the hot conditions. This leaves them both precariously placed on the ladder leading into the finals. The Midweek side also lost but still hold onto second place on the ladder in their section.
Warburton 1 is now currently in sixth place on the ladder and play the fourth-placed Heathmont 2 at home this week in a must-win contest. Warburton 2, now in fifth place, have the challenging task of playing the top side Croydon 3 away on Saturday. Both sides are determined to give their best. The top side played Upwey Tecoma 1 away and in a close finish went down 77 shots to 82.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 15/ 22, C. Neale 23/ 24, C. Lord 17/ 15 and T. Appleton 22/ 21.
Warburton 2 played Vermont South 3 away in sweltering conditions and despite giving their all, went down 54 shots to 80. Rink scores were as follows: P. Woods 16/ 11, G. Wynd 11/ 30, P. Summers 11/ 23 and D. McConachy 16/ 16.
Warburton’s Midweek side travelled to Ringwood on Tuesday morning hoping to reclaim top spot in the section, but came up short, 49 shots to 60.
In windy conditions and on the unfamiliar grass, Ringwood 1 was able to handle the conditions a little better overall. Chris Boland’s rink led the way for the Burras and the score got tight towards the end. However, Ringwood finally prevailed.
Rink scores were as follows: C. Boland 27/ 18, R. McKail 13/ 19 and T. Heyward 9/ 23. They now play Chirnside Park 1 at home this week hoping to return to form.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition continued in superb conditions with a Double Header of 8 ends each game. Most games were extremely close contests.
Jeremy Crunden and Chris Thomas, both from the Thomos Team, won the prize for the first bowler to touch the jack in the past two weeks respectively.
With five rounds to go before the Finals Night, all teams are keenly jostling for positions on the ladder. With all teams participating in the Finals, the top eight will play off for the Major Championship and the bottom eight will play off for the Minor Championship. Each game of the finals will be sudden death of 6 ends.
Unfortunately, due to the predicted hot weather conditions for last Sunday, the Pink Ribbon Triples Tournament Day has been postponed to Sunday 16 February from 12pm. The Warburton Bowls Club apologises for any inconvenience caused because by this decision.
As a result, there are two more positions available for teams of three people. $30 per team. Food, Raffle Prizes and drinks available from the bar. All funds raised will go towards Breast Cancer Research. Contact Michelle 0437 566 238 for further details.
Intra Club Competitions have continued resulting in several close contests. Finals are just about to commence in all events. Congratulations to John Bodin who recently won the Minor Singles Championship defeating Mat Stoessiger in a spirited contest. Good luck to all the other participants in the finals.
Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with everyone including new and beginning players encouraged to attend. Come along and give Bowls a try.
