LAST Saturday evening, with 38 degrees temperatures forecast, evening bowls was the format decided upon.
Social bowlers responded decisively with 30 participants in attendance on our carpet green.
Three teams emerged victorious in both eight-ends triples contests, under the leadership of Ken Hodge, Peter Gageler and Graham Riley.
The No.50 on the wheel was excellent news for Graham’s trio, comprising split leads Bob Sultana (first game) and Bill Symons (second match), plus second Brian Jones.
The consolation spin went to lead Steve Cicak, second Kristian Sartori and skip Nathan Gageler.
Tony Brown and Brian Jones both scored one resting toucher, while Allan Fraser’s form was as viable as the Melbourne weather with some excellent shot taking deliveries mixed up with two wrong bias bowls.
On Tuesday, very hot weather again put evening bowls on the agenda.
A tremendous 30 social bowlers turned up for two games of eight-ends triples.
There were four undefeated sides, under the control of Peter Simons, Ryan Atkinson, Nathan Gageler and Barry Hooker.
The No.23 was perfect for Nathan’s cohorts comprising lead Alan Fraser and second Joe Deron.
The consolation prize went on Kris Hunter, Steve Cutting and their skip Wayne Anderson.
Barry Hooker was in excellent touch with two resting touchers while Alan Fraser bowled one wrong bias delivery.
Two upcoming major events:
Australian Day weekend fours: play will commence on Saturday, January 25 at 1.30pm, followed by two games the next day. This tournament is an open-gender event with the cost being $100 per team.
Prizemoney will be $400 for first, $320 for second and $280 for third. All unplaced sides will participate in a random draw for $200.
The dress for both days will be creams. Nominations close on Saturday, January 18.
The 2024-25 Champ of Champs: this contest between the champions of both the North BHBC and Zinc BHBC will be held at the North BHBC on Saturday, February 15 for pairs (9am start), and Sunday, February 16 for singles (also 9am start).
North BHBC members are most welcome to watch our club champions in action.
Pairs will be Jenny Garnaut and Judy Calleia, and Peter and Steve Balman.
Singles will be Steph Balman and Barry Hooker.
