By Steve Freestone
Only twice this season has both the Warburton 1 and 2 sides played together at home. On Saturday 25 January, it was an exciting day for both teams as they fought valiantly throughout the day.
Saturday Pennant Warburton 1 played top side, Ringwood 1. It was a thriller with Warburton holding a slender lead throughout the match. In the final two ends either team could have won and to Ringwood’s credit they regrouped and outplayed Warburton with more consistent bowling to win by 6 shots. Final scores Warburton 71 to Ringwood 77
Rink Scores were as follows: Travis Appleton 19-11, Chris Neale 14-19 Steve Lord 27-23 and Paul McConachy 11-24
Warburton 2 played Chirnside Park 2 and completely outplayed their opposition to win comfortably. Final Scores Warburton 96 to Chirnside Park 66. They are looking forward to continuing their excellent form next week where they play away at Vermont South 3. Rink Scores were Peter Woods 21-18, Graham Wynd 22-12, David McConachy 17- 20 and Peter Summers 36-16
Next Saturday 1 February will see Warburton 1 playing away at Upwey Tecoma and Warburton 2 playing away at Vermont South 3. The club looks forward to an exciting day as both teams keep fighting for a chance to play in the finals.
The Warburton 1 Tuesday Pennant side started the second half of the season with a resounding win against Mooroolbark 2 at home. Warburton were determined to reverse their defeat against Mooroolbark last time around where they were easily beaten. This win has them sitting comfortably second on the ladder and are very close to securing their place in the finals. They play this Tuesday at Ringwood and look forward to reversing the Saturday loss. Rink Scores were as follows: Terry Heyward 29-11, Rod McKail 21-8 and Chris Boland 21-18
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition recommenced on Wednesday 22 January 22. With a total of 48 players, it has been great to witness the fun, enjoyment and improvement all participants are displaying throughout the season so far.
The Annual Pink Ribbon Day Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, will now be held on Sunday 2 February from 12 midday, with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Food, refreshments, raffles and prizes available during the day.
Intra Club Competitions are close to the final matches and have resulted in several close contests.
Women’s Final – Aimme Dostie to play Michelle Foord or Jade Muratore
Men’s Semi-Finals -Chris Lord v Travis Appleton, Chris Neale v Terry Heywood
Club Pairs Semi-Finals – Greg Walsh and Steve Freestone v Rod McKail and Chris Neale
Steve and Chris Lord v Tony Van Meurs and Max Reynolds
100 UP – David Fahy v Michelle Foord or Steve Freestone
President’s H’cap – John Bodin v Aimee Dostie or Clint Muratore
Minor Championship – John Bodin v Mat Stoessigger or Jade Muratore
Good luck to the finalists.
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.
