By Garry Lewis
A difficult week for the Burras as Covid presented challenges for selection. However, it was a credit to our small club to still be able to fill all the teams. Conditions were extremely hot for the Weekend Pennant.
The Weekend Warburton 1 side played the top side Yarra Glen 1 at home and went down fighting 67 shots to 80 and sharing the rinks two all. A wonderful game played with great spirit!
Rink scores were as follows: A. Donohue 22/ 18; S. Lord 13/ 31; P. Caneva 15/ 17 and C. Neale 17/ 14. They play Ivanhoe 1 at home this weekend as they look to finish the first half of the season with confidence.
The Warburton 2 team played top side Mooroolbark 3 at home and battled hard before going down 64 shots to 87.
Rink scores were M. Reynolds 10/ 24; G. Lewis 22/ 18; G. Wynd 15/ 27 and after a great second half fightback, S. Freestone 17/ 18. They play Boronia 2 away this week.
The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Monbulk 1 away and went down in a close contest, 59 shots to 64.
Rink scores were S. Lord 22/ 23; R. McKail 22/ 23 and G. Walsh 15/ 18. They play Donvale 2 away this week to commence the second half of the season.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition will commence on Wednesday February 2 2022. There are still vacancies for 4 more teams. This is always an enjoyable opportunity for beginners and the less experienced bowlers. Contact Tash Caneva 0428420661 for further details.
The Pink Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, will be held on Sunday February 6 2022. Women and Men of all abilities may participate in this most worthy cause with all proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Research. A BBQ Sausage Sizzle, Raffles & Prizes during the day. $10 per player Entry Fee. Contact Rayna Zunneberg 0419472450 for further details.
New Players, including beginners & experienced, are always welcome to join our small but progressive club. Social Bowls continues to be played every Monday from 12 midday.
