By Garry Lewis
The wet weather affected some of the games for the Warburton Bowls Club in the past week, but fortunately, the Warburton 1 Weekend side were able to play without interruption.
The Burras top side returned to winning form with a hard-fought win at home over Mitcham 2 on Saturday. In muggy conditions, but free from rain, the Burras took an early lead which was eventually pegged back by the visitors. But some clutch bowling at the end ensured victory for the home side, 83 shots to 74.
Rink scores were as follows: T. Appleton 17/ 19; S. Lord 25/ 25; C. Neale 24/ 14 and C. Lord 17/ 16.
The Burras face another challenge this week against Monbulk 1 at home.
Unfortunately, the Warburton 2 against Mooroolbark 5 was abandoned due to wet weather before a bowl was bowled.
The Burras now play Boronia 2 away this week as they look once again to get back into the top four.
Warburton’s Midweek side, though second on the ladder, put in another poor performance at Croydon on Tuesday. The fast synthetic green exposed their weakness on similar surfaces and all rinks were well beaten on the day going down overall, 41 shots to 76.
Rink scores were S. Lord 12/ 29; G. Walsh 15/ 25 and R. McKail 14/ 22. The Burras next play the top side, Heathmont 2, at home as they look to get back on the winning list.
Pennant Training continues Thursdays from 4pm at the club. It is always great to have new and beginning players coming along and joining in the fun. Coaching is available.
Unfortunately, the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition was cancelled due to the stormy weather conditions. A Double Header of 8 ends each game will be held this week for rounds 4 and 5. The Skips are to be changed after 4 ends in each game. Another Double Header will be played the following week, as well, before the Christmas Holiday break. Good luck to all 16 participating teams.
Intra Club Competitions are continuing with participants keen to achieve bragging rights over their fellow club members. The events being held include the Men’s and Women’s Singles Club Championships, Club Pairs, Minor Club Singles, President’s Handicap Singles and G.D. Saker 100 Up Singles. Good luck to all participants.
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.
