Another challenging week on and off the green saw the Burras record two frustrating losses and one victory.
The Weekend Warburton 1 side hosted Ivanhoe 1 at home and after leading for most of the game, the Burras failed to hold off a strong finish from their opponents to go down overall by the slender margin of two shots, 78 to 80. Another wonderful game played in great spirit and enthusiasm from both sides.
Rink scores were as follows: A. Donohue 21/ 25; S. Lord 16/ 24; J. Van Der Zweep 24/ 15 and C. Neale 17/ 16. They play Mooroolbark 1 at home this weekend as they are determined to
get back on the winner’s list.
The Warburton 2 team played Boronia 2 away on an excellent grass green and never gave up despite going down 60 shots to 114.
Rink scores were T. Heyward 11/ 32; G. Lewis 16/ 33; G. Wynd 17/ 23 and S. Darwall 16/ 26.
With several beginners just commencing their bowls journey, this was another learning experience on a different surface for most of them. They continue to play with great determination and look forward to playing Eastwood Golf 1 at home this week.
The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Donvale 2 away and recorded a confidence boosting victory 64 shots to 49.
Rink scores were S. Lord 17/ 22; R. McKail 26/ 9 and G. Walsh 21/ 18. They play Chirnside Park 1 at home this week determined to continue their positive form.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition will commence this Wednesday February 2nd as the club welcomes a few new teams. This is always an enjoyable experience for all who participate. The competition will be played over eight weeks.
The Pink Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, will be held this Sunday 6 February. Women and Men of all abilities will participate in this most worthy cause with all proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Research.
New Players, including beginners & experienced, are always welcome to join our small but progressive club. Social Bowls continues to be played every Monday from 12pm. All welcome!
Yarra Junction Bowls report
With two home games scheduled this week the Yarra Junction Bowing Club weren’t able to take full advantage of the anticipated home ground wins, but still enjoyed some great bowling nevertheless.
Tuesday’s midweek game against Donvale, played in hot conditions, was a battle till the end. With two of the three rinks completed and team 1 about to start the last end the overall scoreboard was level at 61 points. Although well ahead in their own game at 25:18, team 1, John, Gatsey, Gwen and Noel, were left to bring it home for the club, which they did by five points. A great finish which keeps hopes alive for a possibility of a finals spot all going well over the remaining season.
The weekend’s weather was more comfortable for the game against Dandenong with each winning two of the four rinks, but the overall win went to Dandenong 80 to 65. It appears that YJBC will have to work very hard to gain a top four place in finals this season but won’t give up trying and enjoying the game in the remaining weeks.
Social bowls continues and the new added time slot of 4pm to 7pm on Thursday evenings has opened up the opportunity for those working to be able to enjoy evening games and practice. This new initiative has also resulted in new members joining up, so if you’ve ever considered bowls and there has been no opportunity for you, now there is.
Contact the club via YJBC facebook page or website or turn up Thursday evenings and you will be welcomed.
Barefoot Bowls was washed out this week but will continue weather permitting every Friday evening 6.30 to 8.30pm.
Healesville Bowls report
Midweek Pennant saw Healesville play Mooroolbark. The first Team played at home under extreme heat conditions which didn’t seem to affect them as they beat Mooroolbark overall 81 -35.
John Clark, Effie Laban, John Howard, Gerda Otto, 26 – 11
Steve Graham, Gayanne Hutt, Chris Hawting, Steve Bulled 15 – 15
Chris Boland, Bob Brown, Robyn Turville, Robert Ayres 40 – 9
The 2nd. team played Mooroolbark away and went down in the end 48 – 52
Len Cossons, John Fitzpatrick, Glenda Graham, Karl Tok 21 – 15
Colin Lowe, Ian Milgate, Len Stewart, Damian Key 15- 22
Rob Broadhurst, Anne Holland, Dan O’Donnell, Leone Fitzpatrick 12 -15
Saturday Pennant saw Healesville play Mooralbark at home and it was a game we had to win to stay middle of the pack. Overall we played extremely well winning 95- 63. There were 2 outstanding rinks skipped by Adrian Beales and Mark Hoffman.
Adrian Beales, John Clark, Bob Brown, James Beales 31 – 11
Allan Phillips, Colin Lowe, Mick Featherstone, Chris hawting 18 – 23
Steve Graham, Chris Boland, Robyn Turville, Ian Milgate 19 – 21
Mark Hoffman, Mark Ward, Rita Featherstone, Steve Bulled 27 -8
Next week is Bayswater away, so this will be another good one to win.
