News

28th April 2004

The A.G.M. is on this Friday after Keith’s Friday social bowls. After the A.G.M. we will be having the presentation of trophies etc. for events we have had this year followed by a meal provided by the club. Please make an effort to attend for these two club events. Following on from the meeting held last Wednesday with Chris Philpott, our coach, and the advice from our secretary, practice will be starting this Wednesday at 1.00pm so please make an effort to attend. The ladies Autumn carnival is progressing well with the second week results on Facebook. Winners of the second week were the Barooga maroon team and the lucky draw winners were the Tocumwal/Nathalia team. Overall leaders after two weeks is the Barooga Yellow team but only by a couple of shots. Scrounges were played last Tuesday and this Tuesday we have the medley pairs to be played. The B grade final was played last Thursday between Peter Lihou and Jon O’Dwyer, in a very high standard game. Peter held an early lead however Jon came from behind and won 25/24. Congratulations to Jon on his B grade win. Keith’s Friday was played last Friday with 20 bowlers attending with the hope of winning the jackpot of $300.00 and it went off! The lucky pair that won the money were Liz Ewing and Val Linquist. Winners of the day were Bill Hoog and Gordon Bennett with plus 16 and 14 ends with Jen Jennings and Willie Nelson also with plus 16 but with 13 ends won, giving them second place. Best first game winners were Jen Brooks and Peter Russell with plus 6. Best second game winners were Quentin Pettit and Jeff Nisbet with plus 19.

21st April 2024

Medley pairs had their first day last Tuesday with a good roll up. Winners of the day were Peter Russell and Ray Wright, runners up were John and Karen Bruce. First game winners were Chris Philpot and Ken Newton and best second game was the combination of Geoff and Brad Mitchell, all of these teams were from Barooga. The winners of best third game were Bob and Helen Bowman from Tocumwal. This week it will be the start of the Scroungers competition on the Tuesday and every fortnight there after. Names are to be in for this event by 12.00pm on the day for a 1.00pm start. Contact Quentin Pettit on 0419 662 288 to enter. This Thursday afternoon we will have the final of the men’s B grade between Peter Lihou and Jon O’Dwyer which should be an interesting match to watch. The ladies Autumn carnival got away last Monday with 8 teams from around the district playing for 6 weeks for a $1,000 prize. Winners of the first week were the team from Barooga Yellow, winning $80.00 and the lucky draw prize of $40.00 went to the Tocumwal/Nathalia team. Full details of all results are on the Facebook page. Next Wednesday the 24th at 10.00am there is to be a “meet the coach” meeting to be held at the clubrooms. Please make an effort to attend to hear what our new coach (Chris Philpot) has to say and what he expects of us, to achieve for the coming season. If you cannot attend would you please let our secretary (John Bruce) know so he can advise Chris. Our AGM is set for Friday 3rd May followed by presentation day. It is set to start after Keith’s Friday social bowls to enable those playing in Keith’s Friday to attend There will be a meal provided after the presentation of trophies for the year. Please get your names down or inform the secretary if you intend attending to assist with catering. On the day before,(Thursday 2nd) there is to be a day set aside for the Ladies social group to celebrate their end of season, so all ladies are asked to attend and bring a shared lunch. Keith’s Friday had 16 players attending with the winners being the pairing of Cheryl Merrett and Gavan Cullen with plus 10. Runners up were Jo Pettit and Jeff Nisbet with plus 6. Peter Lihou and Quentin Pettit won best first game with plus 11 and for best second game we had the unusual situation with two teams with plus 1 being the highest score. Jeff Slater and Mal Merrett had plus 1 and 4 ends however Des Toohey and Bill Toohey also with plus 1 had 6 ends won. The Jackpot is now $300.00 and will remain at $300.00 with the number of draws increasing each week so for a chance to win please get your names in by 12.30pm for a three bowls, draw for partner pairs game.

13th. April 2024

Last Monday we had the Tatts bowling group attend along with our members and a great social day was had by all. Thanks to all that attended and to those that assisted with the lunch. Barooga won the day but the Tatts group are keen to come back again next year to avenge their defeat. This current weekend our RSL members are playing in the RSL Edinburgh Shield competition played every year. Members are playing 7 other clubs from around Victoria on Saturday and Sunday. Results will be advised next week. Next Monday 15th. will be the start of the ladies Autumn aggregate tournament where 8 teams of four are playing over six weeks for a $1,000 prize with weekly prizes totalling $120.00. Results for the first week will also be advised next week. The Club’s medley pairs also starts next Tuesday so if you don’t have your name down yet then do so right away by contacting Quentin Pettit or Ken Newton. With the influx of RSL bowlers wanting a bit of practice before the Edinburgh Shield competition, Keith’s Friday had visitors attending and enhanced the field. Winners of the day were B Humphries and M Symonds with plus 14. Close behind were Fran Thatcher and Willie Nelson with plus 13. Best first game winners were W Clone and Peter Russell with plus 11, best second game winners were R Dowling and Jeff Nesbit. The jackpot is again safe and is now getting into the $300,00 range. Put your name down for next week for a chance to win. Names need to be put down for catering purposes for those attending the Clubs’ annual general meeting on Friday May 3rd after Keith’s Friday. Names please to be recorded on sheet on middle notice board. Nominations also needed for positions next season. Nomination forms are on board inside the Club.

7 th April 2024

Tatts bowling club are bringing 46 bowlers up tomorrow (Monday) and so far we have approx 36 bowlers indicating they are coming so we need a few more. If you can possibly make it ring president Ken and let him know as he will fit you in for a game. Games start at 10.00 am but be there by 9.30 am so teams can be finalized. Cost will be $10.00 which includes games and lunch. Tuesday night, we have the JBS employees coming for some training in the art of playing bowls followed by a free BBQ so if you could help out it would be appreciated, play starts at 4.30pm. Last Friday was presentation day of the Murray playing area and 10 of our members were amongst a large crowd at Numurkah bowls club to see our club receive two shields, the ladies fours, consisting of Cheryl Merrett, Fran Thatcher, Ruth Burnett and Liz Ewing and Men’s Champion of Champion pairs consisting of Ian Smethurst and Geoff Mitchell. Well done to these winners. Keith’s Friday had 20 bowlers attend and in perfect playing conditions, John Bruce and Jen Jennings won with a plus 8 score. Runners up were Gloria Kennedy and Ken Newton with plus 5. Best first game winners were Jo Pettit and Peter Russell with plus 3 and best second game winners were Jeff Nisbet and Jon O’Dwyer with plus 6. An early reminder that our popular any combination medley pairs restarts on Tues 16th April and every fortnight after. Entry fee is $15.00 including lunch with a 10.00am start. Names down for this or ring Quentin Pettit on 0419 662 288 or Ken Newton on 0400 619 493. There is also a Ladies Autumn tournament starting on the Monday prior to the Medley pairs which consists of 8 teams of ladies from our district clubs over 6 weeks competing for a $1,000 winners prize with total prize money overall of $1,720.00 to be won.

31st March 2024

Ladies trade day was last Thursday and has been reported on previously. Jon O’Dwyer played last Sunday 24th. in the region finals of novice singles. Unfortunately he lost his first round match but congratulations to Jon in making it to the finals. If you haven’t been to the club for a week you wouldn’t have seen, in the BBQ area the old honour boards from the original golf bowls club have been installed on the wall. A very big thank you to our members who installed them and a huge thank you to the late Gerald Rothe and to Elaine Rothe for storing these boards for all these years. Two reminders for everybody, nomination forms are on the notice board for office positions and daylight savings ends Sunday 7th. Monday the 8th April we have 40 bowlers from the Tatts club coming for a full day of bowls and we need as many of our bowlers attending as possible. If you can, please get your name down on the list on the notice board. Lunch is included on the day at a cost of $10.00 for a day of bowling. On the day after, Tuesday 9th we have a “meet the coach” meeting at 3pm followed by another visit of the JBS employees who came last Tuesday night and enjoyed themselves very much. We expect even more employees attending this time as those that came will spread the word and encourage them to attend, so if you can help please come along. The final of the club men’s 21up was completed last Monday with Geoff Mitchell overcoming a determined Col Morris. Keith’s Friday was held in good weather with 16 bowlers attending. Winners of the day were Quentin Pettit and Peter Russell with 6 shots up and 11 ends closely followed by Tina Doyle (Visitor) and Karen Bruce also with plus 6 but with 10 ends. Best first game winners were Bob Thatcher and Ruth Burnett with plus 4. Best second game winners were Carol Cox and Geoff Mitchell with plus 16. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $256.60 this week.

16th March 2024

Well the pennant season is finished for us at Barooga but is still in full swing at our neighbours Cobram. Cobram Midweek pennant won their match against their corresponding winner from the Goulburn Valley playing area, Shepparton Golf. This means that they now go on to play the other winners of division one midweek pennant in the State country divisions plus the Metropolitan divisions at Moama on May 6th. and 7th. This is indeed a great honour and we wish them all the best in early May. The clubs’ mixed pairs has now been finalised with Jeff Nisbet and Liz Ewing winning over John and Karen Bruce in a closely contested match. Congratulations to Jeff and Elizabeth. The club triples and 21 up are still being played but are getting to the finals stages now. Keith’s Friday winners this week were Jen Jennings and Ruth Burnett with plus5. Runners up were Geoff Brentnall and Peter Russell with plus 3. Best first game winners with plus 6 were Fred Pinnuck and Mal Merrett and best second game winners with plus 4 were Colleen Bastin and Ray Wright. Monday night Soroptimists are holding their charity night, single entries still available, contact Karen Bruce if you can assist with numbers. Tuesday 19th we have 30/40 employees from JBS abattoirs coming 4/4.30pm to learn to bowl so any assistance there would be helpful. Ian Smethurst and Geoff Mitchell play in the morning of Sunday 17th at Strathmerton in the playing area champion of champion pairs and then Ian follows up in the afternoon to play over 60 singles against Tony Turner from Finley. Best of luck and good bowling to both of our bowlers.

9th. March 2024

We certainly are having a bit of a heat wave throughout our district with Saturday finals needing to be played in the morning. In the grand finals last Tuesday at Finley, Cobram defeated Numurkah Golf in division one and Katandra West defeated Numurkah in division two. This means Cobram will play the Goulburn Valley division one winners at Cobram starting at 10.00am (at this stage). Today (Saturday) we had the grand finals of all divisions played at Berrigan with the start time brought forward to 9.30am. It was a great spectacle to have all divisions playing on the greens prepared beautifully by the Berrigan greenkeeper and his band of workers. In division 5, Numurkah outplayed Picola to win, in division 4 Katandra defeated Numurkah, in division 3 Numurkah Golf were too good for Nathalia, Strathmerton outplayed Finley in division 2 and in a thrilling finish Katandra West in division one finished off a very good season to win over Numurkah Golf by 6 shots. Katandra West now play against the GV winners of division one, Tallygaroopna next Wednesday night starting at 6.30pm, so if you would like to see championship bowls then get along to Numurkah Wednesday night. A BBQ will be running on the night if you miss your tea, Don’t forget also that presentation day will be held Friday 5th April at 1.30pm so if you want to attend let Secretary John know now. Further details will follow from John. The greens will be sprayed this coming week on Tuesday 12th so no bowls games are to be played on that day. Greens will reopen on Wednesday. We have been advised that the Berrigan Shire will be conducting a Rabbit control program from now until the end of March so everyone is advised that if you see a carrot don’t touch it with children needing to be supervised as well as all dogs needing to be on a lead. As advised the Club is looking for members to play against the Tatts bowls club who are bringing 50 bowlers on Monday 8th. April so if you can play please put your name down on the list on the notice board. It promises to be a fun day with lunch provided at a cost of just $10.00 per head. I advised last week that Geoff Mitchell and Ian Smethurst will be playing at Strathmerton on Sunday (tomorrow) in the Champion of Champion pairs, however I was mistaken on the date. It will be next Sunday 17th. March.

3rd. March 2024

We had four teams into the finals at the end of the bowling season but now we have none. Tuesday mid week pennant lost their match against Cobram at Finley after a tough tussle with the scores level with one end each rink yet to play. Unfortunately each rink lost shots and finished down 54/63 overall. Well done to all the players involved, all we can do is look forward to next season. There will be winter training organised so make sure you make an effort to attend at some stage. Dates and timing will be advised when known. Division two in the Saturday Pennant played Finley at Cobram last Saturday and despite their best efforts went down 40/64 overall. All players obviously tried their best but it unfortunately was not their day. So next week on Tuesday in mid week grand finals at Finley we have Cobram playing Numurkah Golf in division 1 and Katandra West playing Numurkah in division 2. Saturday pennant grand finals we see Numurkah Golf and Katandra West in division 1, Strathmerton and Finley in division 2, Numurkah Golf and Nathalia in division 3,Katandra West and Numurkah in division 4 and Numurkah play Picola in division 5 with all games at Berrigan. On Sunday our ladies fours, consisting of Ruth Burnett, Karen Bruce (substituting for Cheryl Merrit), Liz Ewing and Fran Thatcher played in the State finals at Strathmerton against the Goulburn Valley girls. Sadly they lost this match but well done to winning the Murray playing area fours. Next Sunday we will have Geoff Mitchell and Ian Smethurst playing in the final of the State pairs at Strathmerton and we wish them all the best. There was no Keith’s Friday played this week but will again be on this coming Friday at 1.30pm. The Jackpot of $240.00 (Approx) is still available, so names down please by 12.30pm.

28th. January 2024

A great start to the week in pennant with division one and two in Midweek pennant winning, placing Division one back in the four on the same points as Numurkah. Division one won over Tocumwal 68/49 with 2 rinks up and a draw. Division 2 won over Numurkah Golf 68/54 with two rinks up and a loss by one shot. In Saturday pennant division one came away with a win over Numurkah 63/51 with two rinks up. Division two had a disappointing loss to Tocumwal Golf with all rinks down. Overall score was 43/65. Division three travelled to Jerilderie to play their top side and lost 47/70. Two rinks down and a draw. In Division five they had a disappointing loss to Picola losing 40/56 and are now in third position on the ladder with two rounds to go. Australia day started with Ian Smethurst and Ruth Burnett travelling to Berrigan to play the final of the Murray Bowls playing area mixed pairs. Unfortunately they lost after a tight struggle against Ray Parks and Jenny Warfe from Cobram with one end costing them the game, but that is bowls. Keith’s Friday celebrated Australia Day with Lamingtons, Pavlova, Cheese and Vegemite sandwiches and a BBQ along with some Aussie music whilst they played. In all we had 16 players with the winners being Marita O’Kane and Jeff Swincer with +10, runners up were Jo Pettit and Graeme Hickey with plus 8. Best first game went to Kevin Bastin and May Swincer with plus 8 and best second game went to Liz Ewing and Jill Toohey with plus 9. The jackpot did not go off and is worth in excess of $210.00 this coming week. This coming Friday it is important for all members to note Keith’s Friday will start at 9.30am so names are required to be in by 9.00am. As the club phone’s answering service is not working you can ring Archie on 0403 990 825 before 9.00am on the day. The Club triples will be played this Sunday February 4th. which should be a great get together. The final of the Ladies minor singles will be played February 14th between Joan Boyer and Jo Pettit after a thrilling semi final was played Sunday.

6th January 2024

In the first organised game for 2024 Keith’s Friday was played with 32 bowlers (including 7 visitors) attending. Karen Bruce and Col Morris won the best first game with plus 19 and the winners of the best second game were Quentin Pettit and Brian Baldwin, also with a high score of plus16. Runners up with plus 11 were Luke Beard (Visitor) and Brad Mitchell . Winners of the day were Jon O’Dwyer and Glen Slattery (Visitor) with a score of plus 12. Other two game winners were Bill Hoog and John Sullivan and Fran Thatcher and D. Slattery (Visitor). As mentioned last week we conducted the draw for the jackpot of $300.00 until it went off and after around 8 draws the winners were Jeff Nisbet with yet another visitor in Peter Beard. The jackpot for next week starts off with approx $174.00 available to be won. We wish Jon O’Dwyer all the best for Tomorrow (Sunday 7th) playing in the novice singles at Cobram. If you can make it down to Cobram to watch, Jon will be playing in the second round. Pennant practice is scheduled to start again next Wednesday the 10th, with pennant for division 5 to start on the 13th. Other Saturday pennant divisions start on the 20th with mid week pennant to recommence on the 16th. There is a sheet on the board for triples and the draw for mixed pairs is out and posted on Team App as well as the notice board inside the club. Ladies social bowls commences on Monday the 8th which is the closing date for minor singles for which more names are needed, so ladies if you are eligible make sure you get your name down. Lets see everybody at pennant practice to enable a good start when pennant recommences.

19th. November 2023

Some good and some bad news this weekend. The good is that both our woman’s triples teams playing in the state triples at Finley on Sunday won through to play next Sunday in the semi final at Finley. As it turns out both teams will play each other in the semi so at least one team from Barooga will be in the final. The teams consist of Liz Ewing, Karen Bruce and Ruth Campbell in one team and Cheryl Merrett, Ruth Burnett and Fran Thatcher in the other. The bad news is that the men triples were defeated in their game at Strathmerton and we lost three of the Saturday pennant games. Division one lost to Wunghnu by 13 shots, division two lost by 4 shots to Cobram at Cobram, division three were well beaten at Nathalia by 34 shots. Division five, despite playing one player short won by 2 shots over Nathalia. Midweek pennant saw division one win well over Nathalia scoring 24 shots. Division two had the bye. Ladder situations are: Midweek division one are firmly in fourth position, Division two midweek are seventh, Saturday division one have slipped to third, division two are second, division three are eighth and division five are in second position by percentage only. Our Ladies club championship is to be played this Thursday at 9.30 am between Ruth Burnett and Karen Bruce. All welcome to come and watch this match which is sure to be a thriller. The ladies trade day was played at Barooga in beautiful conditions with two Barooga teams coming first and second. Winners were Cheryl Merrett, Fran Thatcher and Carol Cox, runners up were the composite team of Karen Peacock, Ruth Burnett and Jen Jennings. The lucky draw card went to the team from Berrigan. Keith’s Friday had 16 bowlers attending attempting to win the $300.00 jackpot but despite two draws it did not go off. This coming Friday we will be having three draws. Winners of the day were Fred Pinnuck and Graeme Hickey with plus 8, runners up were Faye Neale and Heather Crosthwaite with plus 3. Best first game winners were Bruce McKenzie and Ray Wright with plus 5 and best second game winners were John Crump and Peter Russell with plus 10.

12th. November 2023

Chocolates to Boiled Lollies! After such a strong start to the season for most grades we came tumbling down this week with all Saturday pennant divisions losing. Division one lost by 7 shots against Tocumwal, division two lost to Numurkah by 7 shots, division three lost to Tocumwal by 11 shots and division five lost to Cobram by 23 shots. No midweek pennant was played last week due to a general bye because of the Melbourne cup being run. Not a good result, but we can recover and put our heads down next week and win. Maybe it was the heat maybe it was the early starts we all had, who knows? but this week is another game against different opponents. No Keith’s Friday was played as bowlers obviously thought it was a bit hot and a lot of other bowls was being played. Please support Keith’s Friday if you can and this week we will be having two draws for the $300.00 jackpot if it does not go off first draw. On Sunday five men and three women bowlers from our Club played in the Rowland/Sutcliffe challenge at Numurkah. This challenge is between the Murray and Goulburn Valley playing areas with teams selected from all the Clubs in the area. Unfortunately Murray went down overall to Goulburn Valley but put up a good showing in the women’s section, but the men from Goulburn Valley were just too strong for the Murray men. Best winning rink for Murray ladies was the rink of Loris Houlihan, Jenny Warfe, Katrina Glover and Ruth Burnett and best Murray men’s winning rink was Zane Gade, Geoff Sutcliffe, Ross Higgins and Ken Opray. Brad Mitchell defeated Ken Opray in the final of the men’s club championship during the week in a very high standard game. The ladies final between Ruth Burnett and Karen Bruce has had to be postponed due to illness but the match committee will work out a day when this can be played. The club’s trade day winners on Thursday were John Wilson’s team from Tocumwal and the runner up was D Quinane’s team from Cobram. Best first game was G Mitchell, K Henderson, K Opray, best second game was D Toohey, M Merrett, P Linquist and best third game was B Baldwin, G Slater, K Kennedy – all three teams from Barooga and the best fourth game was J Staggard’s team from Nathalia. Ladies commence their pairs this week whilst men events are ongoing so keep your eyes on the notice board for details. Last Tuesday the Club held the annual Melbourne cup social with a good number attending for the bowls, lunch, sweets, sweeps and afternoon tea. The Tax department will be looking very carefully at one member who won four of the sweeps.

5th Nov 2023

Pennant continues strong with Division 1, 2 and 5 winning their games this Saturday with midweek pennant winning division 1 also. That leaves division 3 in Saturday pennant and division 2 in midweek the only losers. Saturday division 1 played Numurkah at Numurkah and won by just 2 shots with two rinks down and one up. Division 2 won by 10 shots against Tocumwal Golf with again 2 rinks down but one up. Division3 played Jerilderie and lost by 16 shots with one rink up. Division 5 played Numurkah and won by 6 shots with one rink up and one rink down therefore our teams in 1,2 and 5 remain on top of their ladders. Division one mid week played third position side Tocumwal and had a resounding victory winning on all three rinks by 38 shots overall, however the division two side went down to third side Katandra West by 40 shots overall. Division one is now currently in fourth position and division two 7th. on their respective ladders. Don’t forget there is no midweek pennant this week due to Melbourne Cup but we are having a bowl at 11.am followed by a chicken and champagne lunch together with many sweeps etc. to keep everyone interested up until the big race. Come on down and bring your partners, girlfriends, boyfriends, friends, husbands or wives or even your next door neighbours along. If you notify Lizzie on 0407 931 647 it will help but if not come anyway. Cost is $20 per person. Keith’s Friday had 16 players attempting to win the $300.00 jackpot but it was safe for another week. Next Friday we will have two draws and will continue to do so until December when there will be draws until it goes off. Date still to be decided but will give a weeks’ notice before we do so. Winners this week were John Crump and Bruce McKenzie with plus 27 and runners up were Billy Hoog and Peter Russell with plus 15. Best first game went to Graeme Hickey and Joanne Pettit with plus 22 and Fred Pinnuck and Geoff Brentnall won the best second game with plus 6. Next Wednesday the 8th. we will be having the final of the Men’s and ladies club championships with the ladies at 9.30am and the men at 10.30am. Come on down to watch our Club champions be decided. In Murray Bowls playing area championships being played we have Ruth Burnett and Ian Smethurst through to the final of the mixed pairs and will meet Ray Parks and Jenny Warfe at a date to be decided by the Murray Match committee. On Sunday we had the semi finals and finals of the Murray Men’s and Ladies fours played at Barooga and it is with a pleasure to let all our members know that our ladies four of Cheryl Merrett, Ruth Burnett, Liz Ewing and Fran Thatcher won defeating the Numurkah Golf team and will now play in a final against the winning four from Goulburn Murray playing area at a date and time to be decided. In the men’s final it was the Finley team who defeated Numurkah Golf.

Weekly News 5th. August 2023

Results this week from Keith's Friday social bowls saw 24 bowlers attend with the winning pair being Geoff Brentnall and Willie Nelson with plus 6 and the runners up Quentin Pettit and John Crump with plus 5. Best first game winners were Bruce McKenzie and Cheryl Merrett with plus 8 and best second game winners were Carol Wigg and Peter Wood with plus 2. The three draws for the major jackpot did not go off so continues for next week with the $300.00 still up for grabs.
No results from scroungers this past week but a reminder that medley pairs is on this Tuesday so get your names in for this event.
The ladies trade day representatives met this past Thursday at Barooga and formulated the draw and conditions of play for next season. Detail will be on the ladies notice board however the first trade day for ladies will be on Thursday 7th. September at Cobram and our first trade day will on 2nd. November. A full list will be up in team app under the trade days button for perusal shortly.
A reminder also that, this Sunday (6th Aug), will be the last in the series of "consistency" training that we have been having over winter and a BBQ lunch will be held after training on Sunday. All those that have been coming down can finalise their training and enjoy a bite to eat afterwards, all for a gold coin donation. Hope to see you all there.
First official pennant training will commence on Wednesday 16th. August. A practise match has been organised against East Shepparton on Saturday 23rd. September with names required of those pennant player hopefuls to be recorded on the notice board sheet prior, so selectors can select teams of those available. A second practice match against Corowa is being organised for September also with dates to be confirmed.
Opening day for our Club will be 2nd. September when club fours will be played. All our member names are listed for this event so if you do NOT want to play in the club fours then please cross your name off or get someone to do it for you. 

Weekly News 30th. July 2023

Medley pairs last Tuesday results saw H. Rennick and R. Lewis from Berrigan come out the winners with Peter Wood and Willie Nelson runners up. Best first game winners were Richard Palczak and Manfred Krug from Strathmerton, best second game winners were Ray Wright and Geoff Mitchell and best third game winners were Chris Philpot and "Silver" from Tocumwal. 18 pairs contested this event.
 Keith's Friday had 20 players contest the event with Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Nisbet coming out the winners with plus15 and Jenny Brooks with Geoff Mitchell runners up with plus 11. Best first game winners were Fred Pinnuck with new member Ken Opray with plus 11 and best second game winners were Bill Hoog and Archie Ellis. The jackpot of $300.00 did not go off despite three draws so is again available with three draws next Friday.
Consistency training with Ruth and Geoff will cease on Sunday 6th. August with a BBQ lunch afterward. All those that have attended the training sessions are cordially invited to attend. A gold coin donation will assist catering.
Our Club white book will not be produced until September to allow all available information to be up to date as much as possible before the start of the season. Midweek pennant will start on the 3rd. October and weekend pennant on the 7th. October. Pennant training starts on 16th. August and our Club's opening day will be the 2nd. September when we will have the playing of the Club 4's. You will need to cross your name off the list on the board if you don't want to play.
Scroungers is on this Tuesday so get your name down for this event.

Weekly News 22nd. July 2023

The winner of last Tuesday’s Scroungers was Ken Newton and the runner up was Bob Thatcher.  We had 17 players enjoy the day and look forward to more coming down on Tuesday week. This Tuesday we have Medley pairs.
Friday we had 24 bowlers playing with the winners being Ruth Burnett and Jill Toohey with plus 16 with Liz Ewing and Jeff Nisbet runners up with plus 12. Other two game winners were Willie Nelson and Fred Pinnuck with plus 7 and Carol Wigg and Geoff Mitchell with plus 11. Best first game winners were Archie Ellis and Bob Thatcher with plus 5 whilst Geoff Mitchell and Carol Wigg won the best second game with plus 10.
The jackpot did not go off and is now worth well over $300.00 so a decision has been made to cap the jackpot at $300 to which we will have three draws each week instead of one until it goes off with money raised in the meantime going into a "pool" to enable the following jackpot starting off with a sizeable amount. So starting from next Friday we will have three draws for the jackpot and start the residual jackpot off with $85.00 in the bank, so come down on a Friday and enjoy three bowls draw for a partner pairs and a fair chance to win the $300.00 jackpot.
Consistency training this Sunday (Tomorrow) we will be conducting matches consisting of those that turn up, ether pairs or fours so make sure you arrive before 11.00am so coaches can organise teams. All are welcome and is a good chance to start thinking of team play. Also keep Wednesday the 16th of August free as the start of the Clubs' official practice for season 2023-24. Practice will be in the form of teams of fours where possible so make sure you come down at 3.00pm. A reminder also that you must cross your name off the list if you DO NOT want to play in either Saturday or Mid Week pennant otherwise the selectors will assume you are available.
Another date to record is Saturday 23rd. September when we will be having match practise against East Shepparton at East Shepparton. A sheet is also on the board for this game so if you want to be considered for selection please put your name down on the sheet on the notice board.  
Coaches corner notes are attached containing some notes for everyone to remember when bowling. 

Weekly News 16th. July 2023

Medley pairs was played last Tuesday in good weather where we had 20 teams participating. The winners were Helen Bowman and Chris Philpot from Tocumwal Golf and the runners up were Ray Wright and Joe Luci from Barooga Sports and Numurkah Golf. Best first game winners were Gordon Bennett and Jeff Nisbet from Barooga Sports. Best second game winners were the combination of John Bruce and Peter Lihou and best third game winners were Len Magee and Ray Nye, both pairs from Barooga Sports.
On Friday the weather was again kind to us and 28 people attended to play and possibly win the jackpot. Winners of the day were Bill Hoog and John Sullivan with plus 18 and 13 ends won with Marita O'Kane and John Crump runners up with also plus 18 but with 12 ends so very close there. The only other two game winners were Liz Ewing and Ruth Burnett with plus 5. Best first game winners were Kevin Bastin and Peter Russell with plus 10 and best second game winners were Peter Linquist and Geoff Mitchell with plus 20.
The jackpot did not go off but with a call of plus 19, it was close! It will now be worth $305.50 this week so make sure are in it, to win it.
Scroungers will be on this Tuesday at 1.00pm so if you can make it come on down to enjoy the fun.

Weekly News 9th. July 2023

Important: The Xmas in July function mentioned in the previous messages is now 
cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please note.
The winter period is well and truly upon us with last Tuesday's Scroungers called off 
due to rain with a lot more promised. Training is continuing on Sundays, Mondays
 and Thursdays and the coaching staff are very happy with the improvements they 
have seen in those attending. 
It won't be long until we get into pennant practice matches and pennant training and
 if you want to impress the selection committee then come it might be beneficial to 
come down on whatever day you prefer, be it one day or all of them you will benefit 
from the training in keeping your skills up for the start of the new season.
Keith's Friday was played in rather pleasant conditions with the sun coming out and 
then disappearing on a regular basis causing a lot of jackets coming off and on.
There were 20 bowlers attending attempting to win the Jackpot which is slowly
 growing in the amount of prize money available. It is now worth around the $290.00 
mark so it is worth having a go at winning it. One couple was close this week being
only one off so maybe it is your turn this week.
Winners were Ray Wright and Geoff Brentnall with plus 12 and 14 ends with runners
 up Peter Russell and Liz Ewing a bit stiff, having plus 12 also but with 12 ends. Best 
first game winners were John Bruce and John Crump with plus 10 best second game
 winners were Willie Nelson and Ruth Burnett with plus 13.
Medley pairs is on this Tuesday, weather permitting, so if want to play get your name
 in now.
Subs are now due so if you have received your renewal notice get those in to John as
 soon as you can.

Weekly News 26th June 2023

Very “quiet” this past week with only “Scroungers” being played due to the weather interfering with the playing of Keith’s Friday.

On Tuesday Scroungers was able to be played in relative calm conditions with everyone enjoying the competition. Winner of the day was Geoff Mitchell with runner up Ray Wright. Both these players now face a penalty of shots for the next Scroungers which is due to be played Tuesday 4th. July. Geoff’s attendance at the consistency training has obviously paid off for him. Don’t forget that training is being held every Sunday, Monday and Thursday at 11.00am. although this Monday’s is cancelled (26th) due to the funeral service for Gerald Rothe being held.

Match committee would love it if more players could enter the Scroungers. Cost is $10.00 and games start at 1.00pm every Tuesday fortnight with the other Tuesday fortnight being medley pairs at 10.00am with the next one being played on this Tuesday (27th.)

Keith’s Friday was totally washed out as the heavens opened and even the die hards’ couldn’t attempt a game. Names down please for this coming Friday with the jackpot standing at $218.50.

Subscriptions will be due for the next year as of 30th. June and secretary John will be forwarding renewal forms out very shortly. Prompt payment of dues would be appreciated.

Weekly News 18th June 2023

Once again a “normal” winter week of bowls.

On Tuesday we had a game of medley pairs played with the winners being the “young” team of Ray Nye and Len Magee proving that “age is no barrier”. Runners up were Ken Anderson and Joe Luci. Best first game went to Brian Baldwin and Alan Vinecombe best second game winners were Effie Eaton and Gavan Cullen and best third game went to Phil Hodge and Rod Brown from Tocumwal Golf.

This coming Tuesday it will be scroungers being played so names down for this please.

On Friday we had 32 bowlers attending with the winners being Kevin Bastin and Peter Wood with a score of plus 18. Runners up were Bruce McKenzie and John Sullivan with plus 16. Other two game winners were Ray Wright and Quentin Pettit with plus 15 and Geoff Mitchell with Pam O’Dwyer with plus 6. Best first game winners were Jenny Brooks and Jeff Nisbett with plus 8 and best second game winners were Heather Stone and Bill Hoog with plus 13. The jackpot is safe for another week and will be worth $218.50 this week.

As decided at the Annual General meeting of the Goulburn Murray Bowls Region an electronic copy of this years bowlers handbook incorporating the bowls program for both playing areas together with Club officials and tournament information is being made available electronically on the Goulburn Murray website. It is currently (16th June) available at https://gm.bowls.com.au/gmbr-bowls-fixture/ under the heading on the right of the page as “Recent Posts”. It contains also the playing conditions for the upcoming season so if you are interested, have a read, especially if you may be a side manager for the upcoming season.

Weekly News 10th. June 2023

Barooga Sports Bowls Club Notes.

A bit quieter this past week with only scroungers commencing on Tuesday and Keith’s Friday being played on Friday.

Scroungers had 12 players turn up on a cold Tuesday for the first day of play where the rules were explained to all. Everyone enjoyed the day and organisers of this event believe that we will have more playing in the future and to this regard the next day will be Tuesday 20th. June and if you can, put your name down to play.

Keith’s Friday had 20 players attending, the best first game winners were Len Magee and Faye Neal with a score of plus 10. Best second game winners were Quentin Pettit and Ray Nye with plus 15. Winners of the day were Jo Pettit and Kevin Henderson with plus 14and runners up were Bill Hoog and Peter Russell with plus 9. The only other two game winners were Pam O’Dwyer and John Sullivan with plus 8. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $183.50 this coming week.

Two reminders for everyone. The green will be closed on Monday 19th. (weather permitting) and the cost of playing Keith’s Friday will increase to $10.00 from the first Friday in July.

Also don’t forget the training sessions on Sunday, Monday and Thursdays at 11.00am. It will assist you in the upcoming Pennant season. Please make an effort to attend at least the Sunday session.

Weekly News 3rd. June 2023

Last weekend (27th/28th May) 20 bowlers went to Seymour/Avenel for a weekend of fun and a visit to the Seymour Bowling Club. An enjoyable weekend was had by all playing bowls, a night out at the Seymour community Club, a visit to W.B. Gadd’s store in Avenel a visit (for lunch) at Fowles winery and for those that visited the Avenal maze, it was AMAZE ing. The maze was a lot of fun and is highly recommended. Thanks Liz Ewing for organising a fun weekend.

During the past week we had the medley pairs played and the winners were the combination of Ken Anderson and Joe Luci, runners up were Gavan Cullen & Fred Pinnuck. Best first game winners were Bob Bowman & Chris Philpot. Best second game winners were C Meares & G Mott and best third game winners were Peter Russell & Stuart Ralph.

Keith’s Friday had 28 bowlers playing in mild conditions with Des Toohey and Liz Ewing winning best first game with a score of plus 18 and Jill Toohey together with Ruth Burnett with a score of plus 14 winning best second game. Winners overall were Bruce McKenzie and John Sullivan with plus 11 and close behind with plus 10 were Colleen Bastin and Ken Anderson. Other two game winners were Faye Neal and Bill Hoog with plus 4 and Quentin Pettit with Geoff Mitchell with plus 6. The jackpot did not go off and is climbing steadily and is now worth $169.50.

The Keith Mellier green will be closed for spraying on the 19th/20th June so bowlers please note this date. Thanks also to Des Toohey and helpers for attaching seat backs to the seating on the Keith Mellier green which is much appreciated.

Newly appointed selectors met on Friday to discuss various points affecting their role as selectors and from all accounts it was a fruitful meeting. There will be a sheet going up on the notice board sometime in the future with all members names on it and members will be able to indicate whether or not they are UNABLE to play on either a Saturday or a Tuesday in pennant. If nothing is indicated selectors will assume you are willing and able to play on either day.

Sunday the 4th (tomorrow) we would like as many people as possible to attend some training drills in preparation for the upcoming season. Both Ruth, Peter Russell and Geoff Mitchell will be in attendance to assist you if you think you could do with some assistance with any aspect of your bowling.

11.00am is the start time to undertake some drills so please be there at this time so all can start at the same time.

Weekly News 28th. May 2023

Last weekend Willie Nelson and Jenny Brooks represented the Club at Barham in a tournament in which teams were randomly selected from the entries and Jenny Brooks was lucky enough to be in the winning team and taking home the money. Not to be satisfied with winning the prize money she also won 4 of the 10 prizes on offer from the raffle. Well done Jenny, you certainly had a good day.

Keith’s Friday was played with 24 bowlers in rather cool conditions with the following winners. Best first game went to Willie Nelson and Jo Pettit with plus 8 and best second game went to Archie Ellis and Marita O’Kane with plus 13. Winners of the day were Bill Hoog and Peter Russell with plus 20. Not far behind with plus 19 were Ken Anderson and Jon O’Dwyer. Willie Nelson and Jo Pettit were the only other three game winners but missed out with plus 15. The jackpot did not go off but it was very close for two of our teams so will now be worth $148.50 this coming week.

As per the ruling made at the AGM the charging of $10.00 for club games etc., including Keith’s Friday will commence in July, being the start of our financial year.

Commencing on Tuesday the 6th June the match committee will be introducing a new game designed to improve your draw bowling skills. The game has been played previously by the woman of the club on their social days and is call Scroungers. Details are posted on the notice board re rules etc.

A reminder to all our members that consistency bowls is being played on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays and is available to ALL members to come on down and improve your bowling. It is by consistently doing the drills that YOUR bowling will improve so you are encouraged to attend Mondays Thursday and or Sundays at 11.00am to keep your winter skills up.

Weekly News 14th. May 2023

Keith’s Friday was played in almost perfect conditions with 20 bowlers attending. We currently have a lot of our bowling friends away with sickness at the moment and with us not playing last week due to the Murray Bowls presentation day, this accounted for the numbers attending. For those who did come and enjoy the perfect conditions, the winners were John Sullivan and Jill Toohey with +10 and runners up were Willie Nelson and Jenny Brooks with +8. The other two game winners were Peter Russell and Ruth Campbell with +5.

Games were very close this Friday with best first game score of plus 5 going to Ruth Burnett and Bruce McKenzie and plus 6 was the score for best second game which went to Peter Lihou and Peter Buller. The jackpot which started off at $71.50 did not go off and will be worth $90.50 this coming Friday.

Medley pairs is on this Tuesday and we have the VRI bowls group attending next weekend so no training this coming Sunday however training is still on Monday and Thursday at 11.00am. so please come along and enjoy some consistency training in preparation for next season.

There is still time to get your name down for the weekend away planned for 2th and 28th May going to Seymour and Avenel. Let Liz Ewing know if you are interested.

For all the Mothers reading this. “Happy Mothers Day”

Weekly News 7th. May 2023

No Keith’s Friday this past week, instead we had the Murray playing area presentation day held at the clubrooms. We were extremely fortunate to have as our guest speaker the President of Bowls Victoria in Pat Scram who spoke to us all with a theme of volunteering. As well as all the winners of the various state events and premiership grade winners being presented with their plaques for winning their various grades, there were 113 people there to see two new inductees inducted into the hall of fame.

Our own Elaine Blizzard was one of those inducted along with Chris Philpot from Tocumwal. As well, Bon Sweeney was elevated to legend status and it was great to see families of these inductees attend.

Last Tuesday we had the medley pairs being played and the winners were B Bowman & P Hodge from Tocumwal and the runners up were G Lockman and D Pocknee from Bar/Toc. Best first game winners were Fran Thatcher and Joy Mynard being a Barooga/Cobram combination. Best second game winners were Archie Ellis and Ruth Burnett from Barooga and best third game were Peter Lihou and Peter Russell from Barooga.

Consistency training has commenced on a Monday, Thursday and Sunday with a good roll up, but there are many more who could attend. The training is guaranteed to make you a better bowler so come along and test yourself. You will be most welcome to attend.

Talking of training, Wednesday week ago we had some little ones from Trikki Kids attend to have a roll of bowls. We supplied them with some junior bowls and they had some fun rolling their bowls to a shortened end. Start them young they say.

This last Sunday we held the Vin Toohey memorial day with players playing three games of triples with each game participants playing in a different position. Winners of the day were the combination of Peter Lihou, Peter Russell and Anthony Hulm. Runners up were Phil O’Dwyer, Mick Stephens and Neville Ingram.

Weekly News 30th. April 2023

Keith’s Friday Jackpot went off!

The very large jackpot of approx $400.00 went off last Friday when Graeme Hickey and Val Toohey had the right numbers at the end of the day. Congratulations to both of you, it is good to see it go to two regular players who support Friday social bowls.

Results from Friday saw Quentin Pettit and Peter Russell win with a score of plus 15 with runners up, Ken Newton and Carol Cox having plus 9. The other two game winners were Faye Neal and Geoff Mitchell with plus 2.

Best first game winners were Marita O’Kane and Ken Anderson with plus 6 and best second game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Gavan Cullen with plus 9

Don’t forget that next Friday is Murray Bowls presentation day so no bowls next Friday but put your names down for the following Friday.

The AGM. followed Keith’s Friday wherein your officials to run the Club together with various committees were elected. Details of which have already been advised. Presentations to the various winners of events during the year were made after the AGM.

Some notable winners were: Mens Single Champion – James Townsing, Mens B Grade Champion – Gordon Bennett, Mixed Pairs winners – C. Wigg and S. Rempel, Ladies Singles Champion – Ruth Burnett, Ladies minor singles – Heather Crosthwaite, Ladies pairs Champions – Carol Wigg and Elaine Blizzard, Hark Award went to Ed. Coulstock and most improved bowlers went to Jo Pettit in the ladies and Brian Baldwin in the men. Congratulations to these winners and to all the other winners that presentations were made to on the night.

A reminder to ALL our members that commencing this Monday the 1st. May Ruth Burnett, who has completed her coaching course, is keen for EVERYONE to improve their consistency in bowling with drills designed to do exactly that. The drills are designed so ALL bowlers, from division one to division four can participate and you score your own scorecard for YOUR own improvement. These scorecards do not have to be handed in to anyone, they are for YOU to show your own improvement. These drill scorecards will be provided.

This is a chance for all our members to improve your skills over the winter months so please make an effort to come down any Monday, Thursday or Sunday at 11.00am.

Details will be explained to those that attend but basically you receive your own scorecard and then you can do the drill/s at any time by yourself. No need to book in, just turn up about 10 minuets before. Again this is for everybody from the highest grades to the lowest so do yourself a favour and come along to improve your bowls.

The social committee have devised a getaway over the weekend of 27th/28th of May for all bowlers to attend. The plan is to travel to Seymour, play bowls in the morning, have lunch at the Seymour bowls club then go out and play another game. Saturday night is at the Seymour Club (not the bowls club) and Sunday is a visit to the Vietnam War Memorial and then travel to Avenel to visit WB. Gadd store, famous for their woollen products, after which we travel to Fowles winery for lunch. For those who wish to, can go on and visit the Avenel maze and then come home. The trip will be subsidised by the Club to cover some costs. Names of those that wish to come are requested to let Liz Ewing know with a $50 deposit so that motel bookings can be secured. A notice is on the notice board for you to put your name down but it will need to be soon as time is of the essence.

Medley pairs is on this Tuesday and will be held every second Tuesday for the time being and the Vin Toohey memorial triples is on Sunday 7th.

Weekly News 21st April 2023

Don’t forget the Club’s annual meeting and presentation day is on the 28th. April, 4.30pm after Keith’s Friday.

Other dates to keep in mind are: 2nd. May Medley pairs, 5th. May (Region presentation day at 1.00pm.

No Keith’s Friday that day) and 7th. May which is the Vin Toohey memorial tournament. (Get your names down for this event.)

Keith’s Friday had 32 bowlers attend playing in perfect conditions. As promised I now have the two other winners from last week and they are Jo Pettit and John Bruce with plus 11 in the first game and Bruce McKenzie and Rob Thatcher with plus 6 in the second game.

Winners this week were Karen Bruce and Heather Crosthwaite with plus 13. Runners up were Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Nisbet with plus 12. Other two game winners were Jon O’Dwyer and Willie Nelson, Bill Hoog and John Sullivan and Gavan Cullen and Faye Neal. Best first game winners for this week were Peter Russell and Pam O’Dwyer with plus 10 and best second game went to Ruth Campbell and Peter Wood with plus 13.

All ladies are invited to the final ladies day this Monday with ladies to bring a shared lunch for everyone to enjoy.

B Grade singles was finally settled last week with Gordon Bennett claiming the title over Jon O’Dwyer 25/10. This is the final event for the season and we hope to see everyone attending next Friday for the presentation day after the AGM.

Ruth Burnett has devised a plan for EVERYONE to improve their consistency in bowling with drills designed to do exactly that. The drills are designed so all bowlers can participate but you score your own scorecard for YOUR own improvement. Drill scorecards will be provided.

Details will be explained to those that attend but basically you receive your own scorecard and then you can do the drill at any time by yourself, if necessary. Days planned for running this drill are, any Monday, Thursday or Sunday at 11.00am. during the winter months. No need to book in, just turn up about 10 minuets before. Again this is for everybody from the highest grades to the lowest so do yourself a favour and come along to improve your bowls.

The social committee have devised a getaway over the weekend of 27th/28th of May for all bowlers to attend. The plan is to travel to Seymour, play bowls in the morning, have lunch at the Seymour bowls club then go out and play another game. Saturday night is at the Seymour Club (not the bowls club) and Sunday is a visit to the Vietnam War Memorial and then travel to Avenel to visit WB. Gadd store, famous for their woollen products, after which we travel to Fowles winery for lunch. For those who wish to can go on and visit the Avenel maze and then come home. The trip will be subsidised by the Club to cover some costs. Names of those that wish to come are requested to let Liz Ewing know with a $50 deposit so that motel bookings can be secured.

Weekly News 16th. April 2023

Results from the Edinburgh Shield saw Inverloch win on shots up after rain washed out the Sundays play. Of the six teams playing there were only two, three game winners from the Saturday play.

The two sides with three wins on the Saturday were Barooga and Inverloch however Inverloch was plus 95 and Barooga plus 58 so Inverloch won the event.

The Rowland/Sutcliffe Shield game played on Saturday at Shepparton Park bowling club between Murray playing area and Goulburn Valley playing area saw Goulburn Valley win overall but our men acquitted themselves well but went down overall finishing minus 19 shots.

The woman however were not able to match their opponents. Playing on a green that did not suit our girls they finished up down 84 shots overall. GV won overall 447/344, 48 points to 28 points.

From the games played it is pleasing to note that Peter Velardo from our Club has been selected to play for the region in the upcoming regional championships at Moama.

Keith’s Friday had 28 bowlers trying for the jackpot however it did not go off so is worth $361.00 this week. A nice prize to win!

Winners of the day were Liz Ewing and Ray Wright. Runners up were Colleen Bastin and Peter Russell. Your correspondent left the other results behind so can’t report on best first and second game winners.

Don’t forget the Club’s annual meeting and presentation day is on the 28th. April, 4.30pm after Keith’s Friday with the closing date for nominations next Friday on the 21st.

Other dates to keep in mind are: 2nd. May Medley pairs, 5th. May (Region presentation day at 1.00pm.

No Keith’s Friday that day) and 7th. May which is the Vin Toohey memorial tournament. (Get your names down for this event.)

Those members reading this before next Tuesday 18th remember there is a graveside funeral for Arthur Lewis at the Barooga Cemetery at 11.00am. Members are asked to wear club uniform to form a guard of honour.

Weekly News 25th. December 2022

Merry Christmas to all of our bowlers. I hope you are enjoying the Christmas break with family and friends.

The only pennant results that I have to report are the Tuesday pennant results played on the 13th. December in which division 1 defeated top team, Tocumwal Golf 63/55 with 2 rinks up for a great result to finish 2022 off on.

Division 2 also had a good win, this time over Cobram at Cobram, 64/56 which also was a great way to finish the year off on.

The final of the men’s pairs was played on Wednesday 21st. December in a very interesting game of bowls with it being a close fought match, however Willie Nelson and Peter Wood outlasted Jeff Nisbet and Gordon Bennett to win the event. Congratulations to this pair.

Some State events played recently saw Jenny Warfe defeat Pam Smith to win the woman’s singles for Murray Bowls and our own Ian Smethurst has played some very good bowls to get to the final stage in the men’s singles and is to play Rod Brown from Tocumwal Golf in the final at a date and time to be advised.

The men’s 60 and over singles matches start on the 11th. January and will continue on 18th and 25th, all matches will be played at Barooga. Markers will be required for these games, especially for the first day so if you could assist the match committee would appreciate your assistance.

The state mixed pairs will be played at Berrigan with first round matches to be played the 15th. January. Our own mixed pairs has a closing date of 4th. January and more entries would be appreciated. You can ring Graham Ashcroft on 58722174 to put an entry in.

The first round is set to be played on or before 11th. January so time is running out so you will need to get to it. Please note that the greens will not be available on the 11th. as the men’s 60 and over will be played but games can be played earlier.

As this is the last newsletter for 2022 I wish everyone a happy new year and may all your bowls be winners.

Weekly News 18th. December 2022

Much better pennant results this past week with midweek pennant Div 1 winning over Finley at Finley and division 2 going down to Picola at home.

In Saturday pennant we had three out the four teams winning. Division 1 won against Numurkah Golf, three rinks up, at Numurkah Golf after losing to them at home the week before. Well done division 1! Division 2 played against Jerilderie at home this time, and won again with two rinks up and one draw. This leaves Division 2 second on the ladder at the half way mark of the season. Division 3 won against Cobram at Cobram after losing to them the week before. Two rinks up and one down. Well done division 3 and it just shows you that bowls can be a “funny” game. Division 4 also played Cobram but lost to them a second time, 2 rinks down.

Division 5 had the bye again however it appears from reading a Murray Bowls Match Committee email that it has been decided that our division 5 team will be withdrawn for the rest of the season so there will be no more reporting of division 5 for our Club.

The Men’s pairs final, that was reported on last week to be played this Sunday has been moved to be played Wednesday morning at 10.00am between Jeff Nisbet/Gordon Bennett and Willie Nelson/Peter Wood. Anybody wishing to watch this final please note change of day for the final.

Keith’s Friday had 20 players enjoying their game of draw for partner 3 bowl pairs. The winners of the day were the father and daughter combination of Geoff Brentnall and Ruth Burnett who finished with 20 shots up. Jo Pettit and Fred Pinnuck were runners up with 15 shots up. Kevin Kennedy and Gavan Cullen won the best first game with a score of plus 13 and best second game winners were Jan Cullen and Ray Wright with plus 5.

Would all players that normally attend Keith’s Friday note that there is NO play this coming Friday 23rd. December but there WILL be play the following Friday the 30th. December.

No results this week from the men’s trade day.

Ian Smethurst is playing in the Men’s State singles quarter finals this Sunday (18/12) against R. Bradbury from Berrigan but no results yet. Results will be available via our team app when games are completed. If you go to “State Events” button on the front of the team app and scoll down to Men’s State singles you will get the result..

Just to reiterate that people unable to read the teams on our Team App under the heading “teams” the matter has been reported to the Team App people who say they are aware of the problem and are working on it.

In the meantime we have added a new “button” to the screen of the Team App called “Fixtures”. Click on this fixtures button and the “Barooga Pennant Teams Saturday and Tuesday” display will come up. Click on the one you want to look at and it will display two icons with a “T”. The bottom one has the teams and the top one has the results and fixtures. For those people who are not having problems continue as you were.

Weekly News 11th. December 2022

First off thanks to our newly formed social committee for a wonderful Christmas party we had last Sunday. The music was fabulous and the meal just as good. We all enjoyed the night and if you missed out on coming you missed a good night out.

This week we will start with some club events. In the State Ladies pairs Ruth Burnett and Carol Wigg after winning the semi final sadly lost the final after being equal with one end to play, so a close game there. In the Club ladies pairs Carol Wigg and Elaine Blizzard defeated Ruth Burnett and Karen Bruce so congratulations to Carol and Elaine.

In the Men’s pairs we have Gordon Bennett and Jeff Nisbet waiting to play either the Peter Lihou/Ron Dean combination or the Willie Nelson/Peter Wood combination. Final was to be played today but has been put back a week so is to be played next Sunday.

Keith’s Friday was played in pleasant conditions but only had 16 players this week. It would be nice to see some new members attending for this event so if you can see your way clear on a Friday afternoon to join in it would be appreciated. Winners of the day were Archie Ellis and Ruth Burnett with plus 23. Runners up were Jeff Nisbet and Kevin Henderson with plus 15, Best first game winners with plus 3 were Jill Toohey and Gordon Bennett whilst best second game winners were John Bruce and Liz Ewing with plus 4.

Men’s trade day this week was held at Nathalia and the winning combination were the team comprising Doug Pocknee, George Lockman and Richard Palczak with 3 1/2 games, runners up, also with 3 1/2 games, were the team of G Roulston and team from Numurkah. Best first game winners were T. Smith and team from Picola, best second were R. Lidgerwood and team from Yarrawonga, best third game winners were N. Barnes and team from Numurkah and best last game winners were N. Macklin and team from Numurkah Golf. The jackpot did not go off and will be available to win next Thursday at Tocumwal Golf.

Pennant results this week were not as bad as last week but with only one team winning it was not good. Tuesday division one lost to Tocumwal Golf by 22 shots with only one rink up. Division two lost to Katandra West by 20 shots with a draw and two losses. Saturday division one played Numurkah Golf and lost by 13 shots with only one rink up. The shining light was division two who travelled to Jerilderie and won on all three rinks by 8 shots overall. Division three and four played Cobram with division three loosing by 7 shots and division four lost by 23 shots. Division five had the bye.

There have been some issues lately with people unable to read the teams on our Team App and the matter has been reported to the Team App people who say they are aware of the problem and are working on it. In the meantime we have added a new “button” to the screen of the Team App called Fixtures. Click on this fixtures button and the “Barooga Pennant Teams” Saturday and Tuesday display will come up. Click on the one you want to look at and it will display two icons with a “T”. The bottom one has the teams and the top one has the results and fixtures. For those people who are not having problems continue as you were.

Weekly News 4th. December2022

Chocolates to boiled lollies is a familiar phrase and it certainly reflects our efforts this past weekend. Last week it was everyone winning to this week everyone losing. Not by a lot but still a loss.

Midweek pennant saw division one losing to Numurkah by 5 shots. Division two lost to Numurkah Golf by 14 shots three rinks down.

In Saturday pennant, division one lost to Numurkah by 2 shots with two rinks up in a very close game, division two travelled to Wunghnu and lost by 8 shots with our rinks unable to handle the tricky green conditions. Division three were at home against top side Picola and went down by 11 shots, division four travelled to Tocumwal Golf and also lost, this time by 8 shots. Division five had to give a forfeit to Strathmerton as we didn’t have enough players available.

Trade day Thursday was at Picola and the winners were Merv Hannaford and team from Katandra West with runners up being the team of M. Crawford from Barooga. Best first game winners were also from Barooga being the team lead by Doug Pocknee. Best second game winners were Steve Johnson and crew from Finley,best third game winners were G. Rowlston and team from Numurkah whilst the best fourth game winners were T. Smith and team from Picola.

The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $285.00 this coming week at Nathalia.

Keith’s Friday was a little down on numbers owing to the amount of club bowling events and general sickness etc however a good day was had with the winners being the combination of Gavan Cullen and Quentin Pettit with plus 20. Runners up were Ken Anderson and Des Toohey with plus 16. Best first game winners were Archie Ellis and Kevin Kennedy with plus 12 and best second game winners were Wayne Nelson and Pam O’Dwyer with plus 16. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $91.10 this coming week.

Ladies pairs final is on Monday with Ruth Burnett and her partner Karen Bruce against Carol Wigg and Elaine Blizzard. Ladies State pairs is being played today with Ruth Burnett and Carol Wigg now in the final after defeating Loris Holihan and Jenny Warfe 14/12. They now play in the final this afternoon and we wish them all the best. Congratulations to our two girls, making it to the final is a great effort.

A reminder re the Christmas party being on starting at 6.00pm is on tonight.

Weekly News 27th. November 2022

A great weekend for Pennant after the Vic Open break we all endured. All teams won on Saturday with division one sneaking home for a 3 shot win over Katandra with two rinks up, division two had a resounding win over Numurkah winning by 50 shots with all rinks up, division 3 won by 9 shots over Tocumwal Golf with two rinks up, division four had a walkover over Wunghnu and division five had a win over Picola by 16 shots with both rinks up.

No midweek pennant last week but we had a ladies trade day at Barooga with a team from Barooga of Ruth Burnett, Di Nye and Liz Ewing being the only three game winners. Runners up, also from Barooga, with two wins and a loss were Carol Wigg, Elaine Blizzard and Fran Thatcher. Best game was played as the second game and the winning team was Cheryl Mears and team from Tocumwal Golf.

Men’s trade day winners were Peter Velardo’s team from Barooga and runners up were Jack Dell’s team from Numurkah Golf. Best first game winners were Ken Newton and team from Barooga. Best second game was John Dixson and team from Cobram, best third game winners were Willie Nelson and team from Barooga and best fourth game winners were the team from Border Golf led by A. Lefeure. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $255.00

Keith’s Friday we had 24 players playing. Winners of the best first game were Jill Toohey and Peter Russell with a score of plus 14, winners of best second game were Jen Jennings and Ruth Burnett with plus 6. Winners and runners up needed to be separated by percentage as both teams had a score of plus 8 and 12 ends. Jeff Nisbet and Faye Neale came out the winners with a percentage of 62.5% and runners up were Bill Hoog and Peter Buller with 61.1%.

Greens are being used for the ladies state pairs next Sunday when the semi finals and final will be played so if you would like to watch our best lady bowlers playing then come on down and watch. Play commences at 9.30am.

Next Sunday also is the day of our Christmas party commencing at 6.00pm with 65 booked in for a two course dinner and maybe a few drinks.

Weekly News 20th. November 2022

The only pennant results we have for this week are the mid week results played last Tuesday. No Saturday pennant this week because of the Vic open being played at the same time.

In division one we lost a very close game against top side Numurkah Golf 52/55 with a win a loss and a draw. In division two we won a very close game 56/52 against Numurkah with two rinks up and one down.

Thursday we had the men’s trade day sponsored by Willow Cobram Resort played at Barooga and a strong field attended our greens enjoying good weather conditions for their games.

Winners for the day were Graeme Searle and team from Tocumwal Golf and runners up were Ian Cameron and team also from Tocumwal Golf. It appears the Toc Golf boys liked our greens. Best first game was a Barooga team of Willie Nelson and crew, best second game winners were a team from Numurkah led by Gary, best third game winners were the team led by Jack Dell from Numurkah Golf and best last game went to the Ian Smethurst team from Barooga. The jackpot is safe for another week.

Keith’s Friday had a few missing, however 16 bowlers attended and enjoyed the day. Winners for the day were Colleen Bastin and Bob Adams with plus 10, runners up were Quentin Pettit and John Crump with plus 7. Best first game went to Jo Pettit and Jeff Nisbet with plus 7 and best second game was unusual in that plus 1 was the best score and two teams had plus 1 and 5 ends. Percentage was used to separate them with Geoff Brentnall and Peter Lihou winning with 54.5% and the unlucky other pair in Doug Pocknee and Fred Pinnuck having 52.9%.

The jackpot DID GO OFF and to continue the Pettit’s good luck, Jo Pettit and Jeff Nisbet won the Jackpot of $198.60 when their overall score of minus 2 was the winner. The jackpot next week starts off with $65.00 in the bank.

Ladies social bowls is on this week but of course no mid week pennant.

Names are required for the Christmas party on the 4th December by the 26th November so it is very important to get your name down or ring Karen Bruce. Catering is to be by the Central Hotel so a strict deadline on names down for catering is essential.

Our greens will be be used for the ladies State pairs on Sunday 27th. and Dec 4th. so players please be aware when making arrangements to play any of our own club games.

Weekly News 13th. November 2022

First off my apologies for not advising the result of the men’s 100 up final, but with all else that has been going on it got left out. In the final between Ron Dean and Ian Smethurst played Tues week ago Ron ran out the winner playing a determined Ian. Congratulations Ron.

Mid week pennant was completed on Tuesday with both divisions winning. Division one was against Cobram and although only winning on one rink won overall by 11 shots, 60/49.

Division two defeated Berrigan 63/47 with two rinks up.

Saturday pennant was not so successful, with only division three managing a , winning by 14 shots with one rink up and a draw. The other divisions all had relatively close games with division one losing by 2 shots, division two losing by 4 shots, division four losing by 9 shots and division five lost by the biggest margin of 18 shots. Lets rally and do a lot better in the next round which by the way is in a fortnight as there is no bowls next weekend or Tuesday the 22nd due to the Vic Open being played in and around Shepparton area.

Keith’s Friday had 20 bowlers attend with the winners being the combination of Jill Toohey and Peter Russell with a score of plus 15. Runners up were John Crump and Geoff Brentnall with plus 12. Best first game needed to be separated by ends won with Gloria Kennedy and Fred Pinnuck winning with plus 4 and 7 ends won. Best second game went to Kevin Kennedy and Jeff Nisbet with plus 11. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $195.60 next Friday.

The ladies social day on Monday drew 15 ladies to play, winners of the day were Joan Boyer, Jo Pettit and Ruth Burnett 18/3.

The men’s pairs draw has now been done and is displayed on the back board in the clubhouse. Ladies also have their pairs event being played. All pairs events are now 15 ends as per new regulations brought out this season.

The Club Xmas party date has been changed from that in the white book and will be hald on Sunday December 4th. at 6.oopm. A two course meal with entertainment will be provided at a cost of $15.00 per head. Please get your names down on the sheet on the notice board to ensure catering requirements can be done. Should be a good night so if all could make the effort it would be appreciated.

A reminder also that the next trade day for the men is at Barooga so names down for this event please.

Weekly News 6th. November 2022

For the first time this season we were able to play both pennant competitions, both Tuesday and Saturday, with a mixed result for both.

Mid week pennant had a win and a draw. Division one played against Finley for a 19 shots win with two rinks up and one down. Division two had a draw with one rink up and two down.

Saturday pennant was a day to forget with only division two running out winners beating Tocumwal Golf2 by 8 shots overall with two rinks up and one down. Division one were completely outplayed on Wunghnu’s green and lost on all three rinks by 49 shots. Not a good day for division one.

Division three played at home against Numurkah Golf but lost on all three rinks by 7 shots overall, so a close match there.

Division four travelled to Katandra West and lost on both rinks to go down by 13 shots overall. Division five played at home against Finley, winning on one rink but going down by 7 shots overall.

During the week we had the final of the men’s 100 up in which Ron Dean defeated Ian Smethurst. Congratulations go to Ron, well done.

Men’s trade day this week was at Finley where there were no four game winners. Best of the three game winners were R. Henderson and team from Numurkah with runners up being L. Browning and team from Numurkah Golf. Best first game went to P. Ware and team from Barooga. Best second game went to G. Westmore and team from Tocumwal Golf. Best third game winners were B Smith and team from Finley and best fourth game winners were A. Hulm and team from Barooga.

The Jackpot did not go off and will be worth $210.00 next week at Numurkah Golf.

24 bowlers attended Keith’s Friday despite a few missing for various reasons and enjoyed the day of three bowls, draw for partner, pairs. Winners of the day were Bill Hoog and Allan Vinecombe with plus 18, runners up were Jeff Nisbet and Peter Buller with plus 9. Best first game winners were Coleen Bastin and Mick Crawford with plus 10 and best second game went to Joan Boyer and Wayne Nelson with plus 13

The jackpot did not go off and has now grown to be worth $153.00 this coming week.

Weekly News 30th. Oct. 2022

Hooray!! We finally got Saturday pennant underway.

On Saturday the greens at Barooga were full of pennant players from division one, two, three and four. Our only away team was division five who played at Berrigan.

Unfortunately mid week pennant was washed out on Tuesday but at least that pennant season has previously got underway, this coming week, we are playing on Wednesday due to the Melbourne cup on Tuesday. Saturday division one lost a close game to Cobram, losing by 8 shots, division two won a very close game also against Cobram by 2 shots. Division three lost, yet again another nail biter against Numurkah three by 4 shots. Division four won against Numurkah four by 19 shots and division five won against Berrigan three by 36 shots to put them on top of the ladder for division five. What a great start for the season for division five.

Lets hope that the rest of the season can continue without interruptions.

Keith’s Friday was played in blustering conditions which made it difficult for players to handle but some could handle the conditions better than others. Liz Ewing and John Crump won best first game with a score of plus 9 whilst Geoff Brentnall and Peter Russell won best second game with plus 11. Runners up on the day with two wins and a score of plus 12 were Jenny Jennings and Fred Pinnuck whilst Bruce McKenzie and Gavan Cullen won the day with a score of plus 19. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $99.00 this week.

A reminder that men’s pairs closing date is 11th November and more names would be appreciated for this and the medley pairs to be held on Wednesday 9th November. Ladies pairs entry sheet is also up on the board with more names required.

Finally, don’t forget Monday night bowls starts 7th. November.

Weekly News 23rd. Oct. 2022

You can’t beat Mother Nature. For the second week in a row pennant was called off as rain in our playing area had made grass greens unplayable on Saturday. This round of pennant will be played on the last spare day we have which is February 25th. In place of playing our normal pennant which was called off early Saturday morning it was quickly arranged for a practice match for divisions one, three and five to be played against Berrigan and divisions two and four to play against each other at home. Berrigan missed any rain on the day and our teams enjoyed their practice match with division one and five having a win but division three went down in a close match. Back at Barooga rain intervened and after only a couple of ends it had to be cancelled.

Mid week pennant was able to be played and in division one we met Numurkah at home as it was prudent to switch the game to protect Numurkah’s greens. The result was very close going down by 3 shots with a win, a draw and a loss in the rinks.

Division two played Tocumwal 2 at Tocumwal and they too had a close match going down by three shots.

Trade day this past week for the men was at Numurkah and Barooga was well represented with around nine teams. Winners were C. Withers and team from Border Golf with equal runners up Ian Smethurst and team and G Bennett and team from Barooga.

Best second game winners were S. Campbell and team from Nathalia. Best third game winners were W. Nelson and team from Barooga and best fourth game winners were P. Ware and team also from Barooga. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $180.00 this week at Picola.

Keith’s Friday was played under threatening skies but it remained clear and the winners of the day were Geoff Brentnall and Peter Russell with a score of plus 17. Jill Toohey and Ken Anderson were runners up with plus 8. Best first game winners were John Crump and Graeme Hickey with plus 13. Best second game winners were Jenny Brooks and Doug Pocknee with plus 7.

The jackpot went off again with around $70.00 shared between Willie Nelson and Quentin Pettit so obviously Friday is the day to come and enjoy a social game of bowls and win some money. Jackpot starts again this week and is worth $85.00 which is a good start to the jackpot once again.

The match committee is looking for more entries in the following events:-

1/. Medley pairs on Wednesday 9th. November.

2/. Men’s Club pairs which has a closing date of 11th. November with the first round to be played on or before 20th. November.

Weekly News 16th. October 2022

Well without doubt the biggest talking point this past week has been the weather and the rain.

As mentioned last week the final of the ladies 21up was being played at the time of writing. The winner of the 21up for the ladies was Val Linquist, congratulations Val.

The final of the Club Fours was also completed last Sunday with the eventual winners being the combination of Jeff Slater, Barry Johnson, Kevin Henderson and Gary Murnane.

We did manage to play the first round of Mid Week pennant against Numurkah Golf and Tocumwal Golf on Tuesday but both Division one and two lost their matches. Scores are on Bowlslink or via the Team App.

Then the rain started with the Murray Bowls match committee calling off all bowls for the Saturday pennant with the round to be played as round one on the first spare day, which is 17th. December.

Friday, we did manage to play Keith’s Friday social bowls as the rain cleared enough and as we have the carpet greens, play was available. Winners of the day were Ray Wright and Joan Boyer with a score of plus 23. Runners up were Doug Pocknee and Peter Wood with 17 up and then to top it off they also won the jackpot of $82.00 so they had a good day. Best first game winners were Bruce McKenzie and Ray Nye with plus 5. Geoff Brentnall and Bob Thatcher had the best second game with a score of plus 12.

With the Saturday pennant called off it was possible for us to organise a practice match against each other on the Saturday, as it was in fact a dry day but elsewhere, grass greens were unplayable. We had a very good workout and it perhaps helps our selection committee to further work out our teams for the next Saturday of pennant. I hope all our members were happy with their bowls and if so did they match up with Bowling Yardstick?

As a leader you should get 30 bowls out of 42 within the yardstick, as a second you should get 23 shots out of 42 as called for by the skipper. As a third you should get at least 18 shots as called by the skipper . The skipper should average at least 6 conversions a game and when he goes to the mat shots down he must win the end. Instead of remembering your good shots it is the bad ones you must think of.

Don’t forget that Monday night bowls starts on November 7th. Registration is at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. If interested in playing please contact Colin Campbell on 0419879562

The match committee is looking for more entries in the following events:-

1/. Medley pairs on Wednesday 9th. November.

2/. Men’s Club pairs which has a closing date of 11th. November with the first round to be played on or before 20th. November.

Weekly News 9th. Oct. 2022

Weather has certainly been an effect on bowls over the past week. Monday bowls did get played with the winners being Sandy Webb, Elaine Blizzard, Fran Thatcher and Val Toohey who defeated Maree O’Brien, Jill Toohey, Joan Boyer and Karen Bruce in a fours event. Monday social bowls this coming week (10/10) will have Gary Murnane coming to speak to all the ladies re the coming bowls season. There will also be the final of the 21 up between Val Linquist and Fran Thatcher so all ladies and interested parties are invited to watch.

Tuesday we had an interesting practice match of the mid week pennant teams against Numurkah Golf at Numurkah Golf on holding greens with our number one side winning 61/58 and Number two losing 51/59 so a very close result overall. We again meet Numurkah Golf in division one in the first round of pennant this week but this time it will be at home so we wish them well. Division two play Tocumwal Golf away and all the best for them also.

Wednesday we expected to host the Murray Playing area 60 and over men’s singles but the rain arrived and it had to be cancelled.

Thursday’s trade day was also washed out as well as Keith’s Friday so no results available for these events.

We anticipated playing our final practice match against Berrigan on Saturday but unfortunately their greens were declared unfit and therefore no play was available for the Saturday despite the weather being quite well on the Saturday.

Sunday we have the final of the club fours at 10.00am. with results advised next week.

Pennant teams for round one next week will be decided on Monday and advised via Team App as well as at the Club notice board so all members keep your eyes open for this.

Best of luck for all teams next week and don’t forget the final of the club fours is on this morning (9th Oct.)

Weekly News 3rd. October 2022

This past week we have had various club games played including 100 up matches , 21 up matches, singles and club fours. We have had women’s and men’s matches being played so the greens have been very busy. It is important that participants in these matches are aware to let the greens staff know in advance what is planned and if the matches are being played on days that are traditionally set aside for set events or days, that permission is sought from the head of match committees for use of the green.

Friday this past week we had 28 bowlers again playing in Keith’s Friday and we shared the main green with two other club matches in fours and singles so all up we had 38 bowlers on the greens. Winners of the day were Kevin Kennedy and Ken Anderson with a score of plus 11 and 12 ends and runners up, also on plus 11 but with 10 ends were Doug Pocknee and Ray Wright. Best first game winners were Quentin Pettit and Bob Thatcher with plus 12. Best second game winners with plus 10 were Mike Whelan and Joan Boyer.

The jackpot did go off when plus 11 was drawn out so the winners and runners up shared the jackpot.

The jackpot starts off this coming week with $72.00 in so is still worth coming and having a social game of bowls with a chance to win some money.

Our practice match against Corowa was held Saturday and was played in very good conditions and was a good workout for all concerned, with Barooga retaining the shield that is played for each year between our two clubs.

There is another practice match for mid week pennant players to be played Tuesday against Numurkah Golf at Numurkah Golf, with skips to advise their players of times to be picked up for travel and also there is a final practice match for weekend pennant players against Berrigan next Saturday with teams to be advised after the selectors meet.

A reminded to all ladies of the club that Monday social days will now commence 10.00am as Daylight savings has now commenced.

Finally, the club fours finalists has now been decided with Gary Murnane, Kevin Henderson, Barry Johnson and Jeff Slater will play Ron Dean, Ruth Burnett, John Crump and Liz Ewing. The date for the final is yet to be decided because several of these players are currently in State events and it depends on dates being available.

A final reminder that the service for John Canning is to be held this afternoon (2/10) at 2.00pm. All welcome.

Weekly News 25th. September 2022

We are now getting much closer to the start of the new season with only a few weeks to go before we are underway.

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to enable your new season to be played and these various bodies have worked hard during the off season to ensure the new season is well run and hopefully goes ahead according to plan. So thank you to all the people who work hard behind the scenes during the off season to ensure we all enjoy our bowls during the warmer months.

On Friday we had 28 bowlers playing to have a chance to win the jackpot which, this week, did not go off and will now be worth $143.00 this coming week. The winners of the day, which was interrupted by a thunderstorm after the playing of the first game, were Bruce McKenzie and Ken Anderson with plus 12 and close behind were Geoff Brentnall and John Sullivan with plus 11. Best first game was awarded to Doug Pocknee and Willie Nelson with plus 7. A draw of the remaining cards saw the prize for best second game go to Ruth Burnett and Marita O’Kane.

We have a practice match organised for Sunday 25th amongst ourselves and the midweek pennant players have a practice match organised for Tuesday against Yarrawonga to be played at Barooga at 10.00am. BYO lunch. The weather at this stage does not look promising but if necessary, selection will let skippers know of any decision made and they will advise players. A further practice match is organised for the following Tuesday to be played at Numurkah Golf with details of that match to follow.

For Saturday pennant we have practice matches organised for next Saturday 1st. October against Corowa to be played here at Barooga and the following Saturday the 8th. October a match has been organised against Berrigan at Berrigan.

Next Sunday there is the memorial service at 2.00pm for John Canning to be held at the club rooms to which all are invited.

Weekly News 18th. September 2022

The weather certainly has affected some of our events planned for last week. Whilst Tuesday’s medley pairs was able to be played the trade day planned for Thursday had to be cancelled. Keith’s Friday was played and we finished before the rain came. The practice match against Hill Top had to be cancelled as Hill Top’s greens were declared to be too wet so we played a practice game amongst ourselves over 11 ends until rain interrupted the day.

There will be another chance to play against each other next Sunday at 1.00pm. Names to be listed on the sheet on the notice board that is up until Thursday with teams selected on day of play.

A reminder to all that our greens will be closed from Tuesday to Friday morning to enable spraying of the greens for mildew prevention.

The medley pairs that were played on Tuesday had 52 players with the winners being a team from Narrewarren (Joe Korda and partner), runners up were the combination of Jeff Nisbet and Chris Philpot. (Barooga/Tocumwal Golf) Best first game winners were Ed Coulstock and Rod Brown (Barooga/Tocumwal Golf) and best third game winners were Len Magee and Ian Smethurst. (Barooga)

As mentioned earlier Keith’s Friday was played with 20 bowlers attending and enjoying the day. Winners were Liz Ewing and Ken Anderson with a score of plus 17. Runners up were Doug Pocknee and John Bruce with plus 15. Best first game winners with plus 11 were Val Linquist and Carol Wigg. Best second game winners were Bruce McKenzie and Kevin Henderson with plus 10.

The jackpot did not go off so will be worth $129.00 this week.

On Sunday October 2nd. at 2.00pm there will be a memorial service for the life of John Canning who passed away recently and all members are invited to attend. A plate to help with afternoon tea would be appreciated.

Finally a reminder that there is to be a practice match for mid week pennant players on Tuesday 27th. against Yarrawonga at Barooga at 10.00am. It will be over 21 ends and BYO lunch. Teams to be selected from those available this Monday and advised on Team App.

Weekly News 11th.September 2022

The club had a very successful opening day on Saturday with over 50 members attending. The day included the first round of the club fours with some interesting match ups and results for the first round.

This coming week will be very busy with medley pairs to be played Tuesday and the mens trade day at Barooga to be played Thursday. This along with practice on Wednesday and Keith’s Friday on Friday ensures that the season is well and truly underway.

Last week however we were were a little unfortunate with the weather interfering and causing a cancellation of the first ladies trade day which was set down for the Thursday and the weather also caused some interference for Keith’s Friday where we had 20 bowlers attend, but we were able to get at least part of the way through the day. Winners of the day were Gavan Cullen and John Crump with plus 10 and 8 ends with runners up, also on plus 10 but with 5 ends up, were Gordon Bennett and Fran Thatcher. Best first game winners were Ray Wright and his partner, Bill Hoog with plus 8. Best second game winners was decided on a draw of the card and John Bruce and Doug Pocknee won the prize. The jackpot did not go off and has climbed to $105.00 already despite it being only a couple of weeks since it last went off.

We have the ladies 21 up starting on Monday and a Saturday pennant practice match against Hill Top next Saturday with teams to be picked Monday. Players selected to meet 9.30am with travel arrangements to be sorted out then.

There will also be an inter club practice match on Sunday 25th.

The first Tuesday pennant practice match against Yarrawonga will be played at Barooga on Tuesday 27th. so keep that date open also.

The greens director has advised that the greens will be closed 20th. to the morning of 23rd. September so therefore no practice on Wednesday 21st.

Weekly News  4th. September 2022

Spring is now upon us and the season is about to start in earnest. Next weekend we have the official opening with club fours being played on the Saturday and men’s 100 up first round on the Sunday.

Draws and teams for these events are on Team App under “events”

Ladies have their 21 up event starting on the Monday after the opening. These events plus practice matches let us know we are about to start the season of 2022-2023.

Last Monday 9 ladies braved the weather conditions with the pairing of Elaine Blizzard and Karen Bruce running out the winners.

On Friday in lovely Spring weather 32 bowlers attended and the jackpot went off! Winners of the jackpot were two pairs in Alan Vinecombe and Elizabeth Ewing together with Bruce McKenzie and Colin Appenzell, a visitor from Mt Gambier. They shared the Jackpot of over $260.00. Winners of the day were Ray Wright and Carol Wigg with +19. Runners up were Joan Boyer and Jeff Nisbet with plus 5, Best first game winners were Jan Cullen and John Bruce with +8 and best second game winners were Peter Lihoe and Geoff Brentnall with plus 15.

It has been decided to hold an inter club practice match on Sunday 25th. so please put this date in your diaries and get your names down. This will be for all players wishing to play Saturday pennant and will start at 1.00pm and consist of 21 ends. Please note change of event from that in the white club book.

Trade days start on Thursday with the men playing at Numurkah Golf and the ladies playing at Barooga. The ladies match committee would like as many as possible of our ladies to play so put your name down on the sheet as single entries and teams will be made up from those available,

Next practice match in Saturday pennant itinerary will be against Hilltop/Tatura on the 17th. at Hilltop and for Tuesday pennant their next practice match is against Yarrawonga at home on the 27th. start time of 10.00am.

Weekly News 28th. August 2022

I don’t know what we have done but we certainly can’t complain about the weather we get on a Fridays. Once again it was a beautiful day to play bowls and for the benefit of our still travelling bowlers it was a calm 19 degree day Friday, where we had 28 bowlers enjoying the day.

Winners this week were the combination of Peter Wood and Ray Wright with a useful score of plus 21, runners up were Kevin Kennedy and Peter Russell with plus 11. Best first game winners were Carol Cox and Garry Murnane with plus 16 and best second game winners were Doug Pocknee and Gordon Bennett with plus 7. The Jackpot did not go off and is now worth $234.00.

Last Monday was the opening of the ladies social days and after a shared lunch they enjoyed social bowls with the first winners of the new season being the team of Carol Wigg, Fran Thatcher, Elaine Blizzard and Joan Boyer. Ladies social bowls is now on every Monday so ladies if you can, come on down and enjoy a social game amongst yourselves.

Midweek pennant practice match against Yarrawonga is to be played at Barooga on the 27th September, BYO lunch and uniform please. Midweek pennant players make sure your names are down for this match and also the one against Numurkah Golf at Num Golf on the 4th October to allow the selectors to appraise your current form. (Numurkah Golf are now allowing players to BYO lunch or you can order prior to the game)

Opening day is fast approaching and the match committee are finalising teams this week. If at this late stage you find you can now play, after removing your name from the sheet or want to delete your name off, contact President Ken immediately.

Bowlslink training will be held this coming Thursday at Cobram. Those attending please bring along your Ipad, phone, laptop or whatever device you want to use. WiFi connection will be available at the club.

Members are reminded that club game notices are currently on display so keep your eyes on the boards and make sure you get your names down. It is also important to record your name for the three practice matches organised for Saturday Pennant, the first one is 17th. August.

Weekly News 21st. August 2022

Once again the weather was fine and we had 36 bowlers attend to play Keith’s Friday. Best first game winners of the day were Jeff Nisbet and Brian Baldwin with plus 9 and best second game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Fred Pinnuck with a great score of plus 22. Runners up for the day were Carol Wigg and Graeme Hickey with plus 11 but the winners of the day were Di Nye and Garry Murnane with two games won and plus 22.

The jackpot was close but did not go off and is now worth $206.30 so as more bowlers attend it might be time to get down to play Keith’s Friday and enjoy a game of draw for partners, three bowl pairs.

The match committee are seeking more entries in the men’s 100up and club singles.

The 100up entries close on 1/9/22 – first round to be played on or before 11/09/2022. The club singles entries close on 25/09/2022 – first round to be played on or before 5/10/2022. and it is important to note that pennant practice starts on Wednesday 24/08/2022 at 3:00 pm.

There are three Pennant practice matches organised for Saturday pennant.  First one is against Hilltop at Hilltop on the 17/9/22, second one is against Corowa R.S. on the 1/10/22 at home, and the third is against Berrigan at Berrigan on the 8/10/22. For Tuesday pennant there is a practice match organised for Tuesday 27th September against Yarrawonga at home starting at 10.00am. Sheets are on the notice boards for these events so time to get your name down to ensure you get a game and display your skills for the selectors.

Don’t forget also the Club opening day on 10th. September, all welcome, remember that if your name is still on the list that was put up with everyone’s name on, you will be playing in the club fours, otherwise if you have crossed your name off come along for the social day involving the opening of the season and casual bowls.

Ladies your opening day is tomorrow (Monday 22nd.) so come on down and enjoy a shared lunch at 12.00pm followed by bowls.

Finally names required to John, our secretary for the training day at Cobram on the 1st. September involving how to use the bowlslink program for pennant and entering State events.

Weekly News 14th. August 2022

We must be doing something right with regards to our weather as both on Tuesday and Friday we have had exceptional weather conditions for this time of the year.

On Tuesday we conducted the first medley pairs under sunny skies with 48 players playing. Winners were Des Toohey and Peter Russell , second Gordon Bennett with Mike Whelan. Best first game winners were Ruth Burnett and Kevin Henderson, best second game John & Sue Wilson, best third game winners were Peter Velardo with Sieg Remple.

On Friday in clear but cooler weather we had 28 players attending Keith’s Friday with the winners of the day being Peter Russell and Heather Crosthwaite with plus 25 with runners up, Ken Newton and Fran Thatcher on plus 16. Best first game winners were Maree O’Brien and John Sullivan with plus 12 and best second winners were Archie Ellis and Faye Neal with plus 10.

The jackpot again did not go off and will be worth $161.40 this week.

Ladies are again reminded that the ladies opening day for their Monday social days is on the 22nd of August at 1.00pm which is not far away now. A plate to share for lunch would be appreciated and names on notice board before 11.00am on the 22nd to enable organising of games after lunch.

21 up is the first of the ladies board games. Sheets will be up shortly. First round will be on 12th. September.

In an effort to support clubs members in understanding Bowlslink and it’s use in registering members on the database, entering pennant results, entering State games or club events via the program I am happy to advise that the Goulburn Murray Board has arranged for Matt Ottobre (BV Education & Training manager) to attend a training session at Cobram on 1st. September at 10.00am.

It is strongly advised that you make an effort to attend this session to learn more on how the bowlslink program works. It is free to attend and all you have to do is register your interest with Secretary John and when attending take with you your smart phone, ipad or laptop. The host Club will be providing their WiFi password for all to log into.

Weekly News 7th. August 2022

Again the weather gods where kind to us and we had good weather for the 24 bowlers who attended this past week.

Winners of Keith’s Friday this week were John Crump and John Bruce with a score of plus 19. Runners up were Peter Buller and Graeme Hickey with plus 10. Best first game winners were Bruce McKenzie and Ken Newton with plus 8 and best second game winners were Ruth Burnett and Max Saunders with plus 11. The jackpot did not go off, so now moves on to be worth $151.40 this coming week.

This Tuesday the 9th.August is the medley pairs and at this stage we have 26 pairs playing so hopefully the weather holds good for the playing of this event as the forecast is that some bad weather is coming over from the west although we may be lucky according to some forecasts.

Up on the notice board we now have the men’s 100 up event, closing date is 1st. September. The men’s singles event also with a closing date for entries as 25th. September so we have some time for this event.

Closer to home we have the ladies first social day on 22nd August and ladies are encouraged to attend so the ladies match committee can outline their plans for the coming season along with the selection committee obtaining names of who will be available to play. Ladies please put this date in your diary and make an effort to attend.

Weekly News 31st. July 2022

Once again we had 28 bowlers attending Keith’s Friday and also once again the weather was ideal for the playing of the event.

I hope some of you have had a chance to watch some Commonwealth games bowls on TV and if you have, you will appreciate the greens we have in Australia, especially around Murray Bowls compared to those in England (or at least Birmingham).

Medley pairs will be played very shortly at Barooga on 9th. August so names down for that please. Keep the 10th. September clear for the opening day and first round of the Club fours and also the 8th. September for the first ladies trade day. There are also some other dates to keep in mind for various Club events that are now on the board and will be reported on next week.

If anybody is available at around 9.30am Friday to help prepare the greens it would be appreciated as various green staff are away at present and any help would be appreciated.

Winners of Keith Friday last week were the combination of Ruth Burnett and Alan Vinecombe with a score of plus 30 with runners up Mike Wheland and John Sullivan on plus 13. Best first game winners were Kevin Kennedy and Ken Newton with plus 7 and best second game winners were Archie Ellis and Bruce McKenzie with plus 6

Membership is now due and treasurer John would appreciate payment so this side of his work is completed. Payment can be brought to the Club Friday whilst Keith’s Friday event is on if this is convenient.

Weekly News 24th. July 2022

Keith’s Friday was again played in very comfortable weather with 28 bowlers attending. Winners of the day were the combination of Len Magee and Carol Wigg, with a score of plus 28. Runners up were Kevin Kennedy and Jeff Nisbet with a score of plus 15. Best first game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Peter Lihou with a score of plus 5 and best second game winners were Jan Cullen and Kevin Henderson with a score of plus 11. The jackpot did not go off and now stands at $126.20 for this week so come and put your name down to play this week and have a chance to win this sum of money.

A reminder to everyone that the first medley pairs will start on the 9th of August which is a mufti event starting at 10.00am. We also have the club fours playing the first round on opening day, the 10 of September, this will be made up from the members of the club. All members names are listed to play, but if you do not wish to play or will be away or unavailable on the day, then you will need to get your name crossed off the list which is on the notice board. If you can’t make it down to the club to cross your name off please contact head of match committee, Graham Ashcroft on 58 722174.

Barooga ladies social days will commence on Monday 23rd of August consisting of a shared lunch followed by a game of bowls, ladies please bring a plate. Names on sheet on ladies notice board please.

On the 1st of September the board of Goulburn Murray have arranged for Bowls Vic to present a forum on the workings of Bowlslink showing how to enter pennant results, how to look up pennant results and generally how to use Bowlslink to record pennant teams etc. The forum will be at Cobram Bowls Club at 10.00am and promises to be of interest to all members who may be called upon to act as a team manager. If you would like to attend you will need to take with you your mobile phone, iPad or laptop. Contact John Bruce so he can advise how many are attending.

Weekly News 17th. July 2022

First off I must apologise as I forgot to bring the results of Keith’s Friday home so I don’t have all the results available.

Winners of the day were Peter Lihou and Bruce McKenzie with a score of plus 28 and runners up were Jeff Nisbet and partner with plus 9. Best first and second game winners I do not have so I apologise for that.

The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $100.20 this coming week.

This week we had three youngsters join us who previously were members of the groups from the Anglican college in the past. We enjoyed the company of Rory, Abigail and Mikayla who showed lots of promise in taking up the game of bowls. We hope that when schooling finishes for the year that they come back and maybe take up the sport of bowls and help to reduce the average age of the members of the club. 🙂

We are reminded that the bowls season is not that far away with the medley pairs event starting again on the 9th. August which will be a mufti event starting at 10.00am. Names down for that event please. Mens trade days will be starting on 15th. September and our open day will be on Saturday 10th September and on that day the men’s match committee will be having the first round of the club fours. In an endeavour to increase the participation in this event all members names, both men and ladies, have been put on the notice board for this event. It will be YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to delete your name IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PLAY or will be unavailable.

Weekly News 10th. July 2022

Once again the only bowling that our club conducted this past week was the regular playing of “Keith’s Friday”. On Friday we had 20 bowlers playing in typical winter weather which was a mixture of some sunny periods and some cold periods.

Winners of the day was the combination of two ladies, Jill Toohey and Carol Wigg who had a very good score of plus 21. Runner up was the combination of John Crump and Peter Wood with a score of plus 9.

Best first game had to be decided by percentage when both Bill Hoog with Mick Crawford and Bruce McKenzie with Jeff Nisbet had a score of plus 5 and 6 ends won. In the end Bill and Mick had the better percentage and won. Best second game was won by Peter Buller and Gavan Cullen with a score of plus 8.

Practice matches for next season are currently being organised with one already confirmed for Oct 1st against Corowa at home. Games against Shepparton East and others are planned for late September.

Murray Bowls match committee have met and we can advise that Divisions 1,2,3, and 4 will be of 8 teams in each division and an extra division 5 will be created to consist of 5 teams of two rinks of triples. It is hoped that additional clubs will be able to provide teams of two rinks of triples to enable the new division to be of at least 6 teams and hopefully 8. Start times for Saturday pennant will be 1.00pm roll up and start play 1.15pm.

Midweek pennant will have six teams in division 1 and nine teams in division 2 resulting in a bye. Start times for midweek pennant will be 9.30 am all year.

It is important that you place names down to play pennant this coming season so our selectors know how we will be going for numbers for both Saturday and Tuesday pennant. Sheets for recording your intentions are available on both notice boards so please endeavour to get your name recorded. You can record your name for both pennant days if you so wish.

Weekly News 3rd. July 2022

Again the Keith’s Friday social bowls was blessed with a lovely day for the event. The weather has been kind to us for the last few weeks and lets hope it continues that way and all the rain stays up north where all the Vics (and New South Wales people) are at present. At least it seems that way.

Results from Friday were:- Winners Faye Neal and Jeff Nesbit with plus 10. Runners up were Peter Wood and Ray Nye with plus 9, so results were close there. Best first game winners were Kevin Kennedy and Gary Murnane with plus 3 and best second game winners with plus 12 were Bill Hoog and Peter Verlardo.

The good news is that the jackpot went off again and it was pleasing to see it go to two loyal supporters of Keith’s Friday. Carol Wigg and Fred Pinnuck picked up $120.00 between them with a score of minus 13. The jackpot for this week starts at $74.00 so it still is a nice sum to start with.

Memberships are now due and renewal forms have started to go out. It is very important that when making your payments that the renewal forms are returned to the secretary at the same time.

Weekly News 26th. June 2022

We were surprised with some calm weather on Friday after a gloomy forcast and 20 bowlers attended and enjoyed “Keith’s Friday” bowls. Winners of the day were Doug Pocknee and Gavan Cullen with a good score of plus 20, Runners up were Fran Thatcher and Gary Murnane with plus 10.

Best first game winners were Bruce McKenzie and Mick Whelan with plus 5 and best second game winners were Carol Wigg and Ray Wright with plus 9. The jackpot was safe for another week and is now worth $120.10 so come along and have a go at winning it.

Our subscriptions for next season will be going out shortly and treasurer John will be happy to receive payment after next Thursday. Membership renewal forms to be returned with payment.

Eftpos payments can be made at the club or by direct payment but make sure renewal details are also supplied if making payment that way.

Trade day organisers held a meeting last week and for this season both mens and ladies trade days will be held on Thursdays. Start date is the 8th. September for both men and ladies with Barooga ladies having the first day. Barooga will be the venue for the second week of trade days for the men.

Some changes this season for the men in that games will be four of eight ends. Prize money to be the same but will pay winners and runners up with best first to fourth game winners being paid. The jackpot will be restricted to a $300.00 limit at which time it will be drawn till a winner is found.

Weekly News 19th June 2022

The weather improved and so did the numbers attending Keith’s Friday. 32 bowlers played on Friday and enjoyed the 2 bowl draw for partners event.

Winners of the day were Bruce McKenzie and Kevin Henderson with a good score of plus 14. Runners up were Doug Pocknee and Ruth Burnett with plus 11

Winners of the best first game were Peter Wood and Mick Crawford with an excellent score of plus 16 but unfortunately didn’t win the second game. Best second game went to Geoff Brentnall and Graeme Hickey with a score of plus 10.

The jackpot was safe although we had a score very close to what was needed and it has now grown to just on $100.00 for this week so make sure you attend for a chance to win the money.

Selectors of course have now been announce for next season and we wish them well in selecting sides for all grades in both Tuesday and Saturday pennant.

This Monday morning is the last day for the Anglican College children to attend for some bowling intuition so if you can help it would be appreciated. They arrive 11.30 am.

Weekly News 12th. June 2022

Again 24 bowlers attended Keith’s Friday to enjoy some social bowls and attempt to win the jackpot.

The good news is, THE JACKPOT WENT OFF!

Two teams shared the jackpot of $188.00 when they both had minus 2 as their overall score. Geoff Brentnall and Peter Lihou were one pair and Fran Thatcher and Karen Bruce where the other pair. Both pairs were very excited to win and it was good to see the money shared between good supporters of Keith’s Friday social bowls. John Crump and Gavan Cullen won the day with a score of plus 18 and John Bruce and Bob Thatcher came runners up with plus 12.

Best first game winners with a score of plus 10 were Mick Crawford and Ray Nye and best second game winners were the jackpot pair of Karen Bruce and Fran Thatcher with plus 7.

Other news this week is that the greens will be closed Monday through to Wednesday as the greens will be sprayed and therefore no bowls to be played during this period.

This also means that the Anglican College children will not be visiting as it is a public holiday Monday a good opportunity for the greens are to be sprayed. They will be back the following Monday for their final day of learning the art of bowling and a big thank you to those members who come down to assist.

Weekly News 5th. June 2022

24 bowlers attended “Keith’s Friday” this past week and enjoyed reasonable weather considering it was now officially winter.

Winners of the day were the combination of Brian Baldwin and Ken Anderson who finished with plus 10 after winning both games. Also winning the two games but with plus 6 were Kevin Kennedy and Ken Newton. Best first game winners were Bob Thatcher and Des Toohey who had plus 10 and best second game winners were Liz Ewing and Mick Crawford who had the great score of plus 17. The jackpot did not go off and has now grown to $188.10.

Names down on the notice board or ring before 12.30 on the day for your chance to have a go at winning the jackpot and at the same time enjoying a game of bowls.

Last Monday we had rather a wet day so the assistance with teaching the Anglican Grammar school children was not needed but will again be on this Monday, provided it is not raining, so if you can spare an hour on Monday morning then it would be appreciated.

Secretary John spoke on the fact that very shortly he will be forwarding out membership renewable forms and advised members that membership can be paid at the club via eftpos but if you do want to pay this way please also bring your completed membership form with you. Payment by cheque or cash is still acceptable but completed forms are required.

Weekly News 29th. May 2022

Not a lot to report on this week as we only had Keith’s Friday social bowls and the Anglican College kids having their first taste of playing bowls on Monday.

The kids will be back again this Monday so if you have some time to spare them come down on Mondays mornings at 11.00 to give a hand.

Keith’s Friday had 20 players (with two spare) attend to play and attempt to win that elusive jackpot. Winners of the day were Kevin Kennedy and Graeme Hickey with plus 13 closely followed by John Crump and Des Toohey with plus 12.

Best first game winners with plus 9 were Liz Ewing and Fred Pinnuck and best second game winners were Bob Thatcher and Peter Wood with plus 6.

The jackpot was safe and will be worth $162.00 this coming week so get your name down or ring before 12.30pm to come and play and have a chance to win.

Weekly News 22nd. May 2022

A bumper crowd Friday attending Keith’s Friday where we had 40+ bowlers enjoy a social game of 3 bowl draw for partner pairs.

Winners of the day with a score of plus 20 were Kevin Henderson and Bob Thatcher with runners up Peter Lihou and Carol Wigg on plus 14. Best first game winners were Faye Neal and John Bruce with a good score of plus 14 but unfortunately lost their second game. Wayne Nelson and Jan Cullen also had a good win in the second game with plus 14. The jackpot did not go off despite the various scores presented for the day so will be worth $249.10 this Friday, which is now a tidy sum so come on down to play for by getting your name down on the sheet on the notice board or ringing on the day between say, 11.00am – 12.30pm.

The A.G.M. of the Goulburn Murray region was held last Tuesday at Shepparton Park Bowls Club where delegates from 30 of the 35 clubs attended. There is nothing significant to report on however the region have had a good season despite being the first year of the new region and covid interfering with events being held. The new match committees for the upcoming season will now prepare a new programme of events and advise the new gradings for the various pennant teams in each region in the near future.

Starting this Monday (23rd) the Cobram Anglican Grammar School will be coming to our greens for four weeks at 11.00am so we can show them the art of bowling and how much fun it is to play. If you can spare an hour it would be helpful to assist.

Sadly Ed Coulstock’s wife, Janet passed away recently and a funeral for her will be held this Thursday the 26th at the Berriquin Funeral Chapel, Finley at 3.00pm with a wake to be held at our Club rooms after the service, around 4.00pm.

Weekly News 15th. May 2022

Sad news this week with the passing of past president George Brown. George had been in ill health for some time now and his passing was not unexpected. We extend sympathies to George’s family and friends. No details available at this time as to funeral details but will hopefully be available shortly and advised via this medium.
Last Tuesday we had the running of the monthly medley pairs and the winners this month were the pairing of Des Toohey and Jeff Nisbit with 3 games and 32 shots up. Runners up were Peter Velardo and Siggy. Best first game winners were Graham Clements and partner from Berrigan. Best second game went to Peter Russell and partner and best third game winners were Judy Harvey and Effie Eaton from Tocumwal.
Keith’s Friday had 24 bowlers attend with the winners of the day being the combination of Peter Lihou and Geoff Brentnall with plus 14 with Mick Crawford and Mick Whelan close behind with +13. Best first game went to Peter Wood and Brian Baldwin with +10 and best second game going to John Sullivan and Bill Hoog with plus 9. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $128.10 this coming week.

The Vin Toohey Memorial bowls tournament was played in fine weather Sunday where we had 72 bowlers enjoying the day in a great social atmosphere.
Winners for the day, where bowlers changed their playing position after each game ,were the combination of Len Magee, Edwin Coulstock and John Sullivan. Second prize went to the combination of Allan Vinecombe, Heather Tabe and Brett Wright, third were Archie Ellis, Ruth Burnett and Peter Lihou whilst fourth place went to Gordon Bennett, Siggi Rempel and Peter Velardo.
Best first game was won by Ray Emerson, Jeff Slater and Bob Thatcher. Best second game went to Richard Palzack,Phil Hodge and Peter Woods whilst best third game was won by Ray Wright, Gary Murnane and Jeff Nesbit
This was a great afternoon of fellowship played in honour of our past esteem member Vin Toohey. Thank you to all who helped with the day and to everyone who put their name down to play.

Weekly News 8th. May 2022

Well the weather is now changing and in a big way!

Keith’s Friday was played in rather cold conditions but 20 brave bowlers played with the winners being Peter Russell and Geoff Brentnall with plus 13, runners up were Pam O’Dwyer and Ken Anderson with plus 11. Best first game winners were Kevin Kennedy and Brian Baldwin with plus 17 and best second game winners were Ruth Burnett and Mike Whelan with plus 3.

The jackpot did not go off despite a low number being drawn out. It will be worth $102.60 this coming week. The jackpot is increasing quickly due to the generosity of Geoff Brentnall bringing in proteas to auction with proceeds going to the jackpot. Thank you Geoff.

Coming up this week, is the monthly medley pairs, to be played on Tuesday. If you would like to enter get in touch with Ken Newton as there is one more team required to even out the numbers.

Again a reminder that the Vin Toohey memorial day is on the 15th May so names in for that.

I don’t have any details as to the winners of the Peaches N Cream played last weekend other than it was a team from Marong that won with Peter Velardos’ team coming second, on shots up.

Weekly News 1st. May 2022

Congratulations to Ray Nye in being awarded a life membership of the Goulburn Murray region at the recent presentation day of the Murray playing area. The award was one of three made that day, the others were Allan Rogers and Warren Blanch so congratulations to all these members.

The BIG news of the week was that the jackpot in Keith’s Friday went off!. Geoff Brentnall and Peter Wood shared $300.00 jackpot when their overall score of plus 3 was drawn as the winner. Well done to you two and I assume you both went home and told your story to your loved ones.

As well as the jackpot they also won best first game with a score of plus 10 so not a bad day at the office. The jackpot next week starts at $61.10.

28 bowlers attended Keith’s Friday which was not a bad number when you consider that the Peaches N Cream tournament was to be on the next day. Winners of the day with a great score of plus 24 were Ruth Burnett and Bill Hoog. Peter Russell and a visitor, Arthur Baldwin won the best second game with plus 8.

The Club fours where completed last weekend and the final was played between Ken Anderson, John Bruce, Heather Crosthwaite and Karen Bruce against Peter Russell, Quinton Pettit, Jo Pettit and Peter Linquist. Winners of the game by 1 shot on the last end were Peter Russells’ team much to their delight.

Peaches n Cream is currently being played and it appears the weather is holding out for them after fears that it might beat them. News of the winners will be reported on next week.

The Vin Toohey memorial triples tournament listed to be played on the 15th. May at 10.00am is still looking for a few more teams so make sure you get your name down. Single entries are accepted.

Weekly News 24th. April 2022

Keith’s Friday was well attended with 36 players at play in perfect weather once again. Winners for the day were Pam O’Dwyer and Peter Russell with a great score of 30 shots up. Runners up were Doug Pocknee and Jim Townsend with plus 18. Best first game winners were the combination of Brian Baldwin and John Sullivan with 8 shots up and best second game winners were Quentin Pettit and Peter Wood also with 8 shots up.

The jackpot did not go off but it was close with scores either side of that required to win it. Next week the jackpot is worth $275.00 so it is climbing up steadily.

Our playing area presentation day is being held today ( Sunday ) at our clubrooms so the clubrooms will not be available today if you were thinking of using them.

On Friday after Keith’s Friday we held out A.G.M. and the following were elected to run our Club for the ensuring year:-

President — Ken Newton

Vice President– Peter Linquist

Secretary/ Treasurer — John Bruce

Assist. Secretary/ Treasurer – Colin Campbell

General Committee Val Toohey, Joanne Pettit, Edwin Coulstock, Doug Pocknee and Gary Murnane.

Men’s Match Committee (5) Quentin Pettit, Graham Ashcroft, Ken Newton, Peter Linquist and Bob Adams.

Ladies Match Committee (5) Val Toohey, Elizabeth Ewing, Karen Bruce, Dianne Nye and Maree O’Brien

Our regional A.G.M. will be held on 17th. May at Shepparton Park Bowls Club at 10.00am and our delegates are expected to attend to deal with matters affecting the region for the coming year. Members are welcome to attend if they wish but will not be able to vote.

Following the A.G.M. we had the presentation night and the following tropies and certificates were presented.

Mens Singles Champion R Wright Runner Up G Murnane

Ladies Singles Champion R Burnett Runner Up H Quinn

Mens B Grade Winner M Crawford Runner Up D Pocknee

Ladies Minor Singles Winner V Toohey Runner Up H Crostwaite

Mens 100 up Winner M Crawford Runner Up J Bruce

Ladies 100 up Winner V Linquist Runner Up R Burnett

Mens 21 up Winner I Smethurst Runner Up D Toohey

Ladies 21 up Winner J Toohey Runner Up L Ewing

Mens Pairs Champions P Russell, J Sullivan Runners Up I Smethurst, L Magee

Ladies Pairs Champions C Wigg , E Blizzard Runners Up R Campbell, C Cox

Club Triples Winners G Bennett, B Baldwin, M Whelan Runners Up P Russell, K Bruce, D Pocknee

Mixed Pairs Winners J Bruce, K Bruce Runners Up A Ellis, R Burnett

Most Improved – Men M Crawford Most Improve – Lady F Thatcher

Hawk Award C Campbell

Weekly News 17th. April 2022

The R.S.L.Edinburgh Shield was a successful event held last weekend for Barooga with the teams expertly picked by Soups, coming away with the win at the Barooga venue. After losing the first game by around 7 shots they picked up their skills and won all remaining 4 games over the weekend to take away the shield by 2 points. Well done to all involved.

Last Monday was the last social Monday for the ladies and they had a social day of bowls followed with everyone bringing along a shared lunch and a great morning was had by all.

14 ladies played bowls and the winners of the morning were the team of Ruth Burnett, Helen Quinn, Elaine Blizzard and Carol Rivers.

The final ladies trade day for the season was held at Barooga last Wednesday in perfect weather for bowls. The day was a great success played in great spirits with hot cross buns and Easter eggs in abundance. There was only one three game winner for the day. The team of Judy Harvey, Sue Hodge and Effie Eaton all from Tocumwal took home the prize money. Brenda Smethurst’s team with Jeanette Liersch and Sue Carter were unlucky to lose their last game but did win the runners up prize. Best second game winners were Leigh Hansen, Helen Bowman and Heather Tabe.

On Tuesday we had the Medley pairs played and it was an all Barooga affairs with the winners being John and Karen Bruce with runners up Gary Murnane and John Sullivan.

Good Friday, we had 16 plus players out on the green attempting to win the jackpot in excellent weather conditions. The jackpot did not go off but was very close with only one shot difference, it is now worth $279.00 boosted by a protea flower bunch donated by Geoff Brentnall for auction amongst those present.

Next Friday, after Keith’s Friday, the Club is holding it’s Annual General Meeting and presentation night so all are encouraged to attend and have your say regarding how the club is being run. A casserole to share for tea before the presentation night would be appreciated. If you cannot bring along a casserole a small donation for the tea will be sought.

The presentation day for the Murray playing area will be held on Sunday 24th at Barooga with names already taken and advised for those attending. In the morning of the 24th. the Club Fours will be played.

Weekly News 10th. April 2022

Not much in the way of bowls results this week as none were reported.

Keith’s Friday was washed out and at least 30 disappointed bowlers had to cool their heels. Next Friday, although being Good Friday, will be on as long as we don’t have more rain, so you will have to get your names down or phone through prior to 12.30pm on Friday to have a chance of winning the jackpot of $246.00.

Edinburgh Shield is on this weekend and results will be advised next week. On Tuesday we have the Medley pairs playing and the Club Fours has now been rescheduled to the morning of the 24th. Team details were advised earlier this week.

On Monday, it will be the last Ladies Social Day so could everybody playing bring a plate for a shared lunch. If you are unable to play come along and join in for lunch.

Last Tuesday we had the Murray Playing area delegates meeting at our club and a lot of decisions were made which affect the playing of bowls in our playing area next year.

The Goulburn Murray Board sent out a questionnaire to all clubs for them to discuss with their members and report back to this meeting. Clubs had discussed these questions with their members, as did ours and the results were voted on as recommendations to the incoming match committee for our playing area for next season. Ones that are of interest to our members are:-

1. Every rink in midweek pennant must contain at least two women, one to be skip.

2. All midweek pennant to be shifted to Tuesday.

3. As far as possible even divisions out so that all divisions play at least two complete rounds.

4. Number of ends to remain at 21.

5. There to be no restrictions for unvaccinated players.

6. Starting time for Saturday pennant to remain as is. i.e. 1.00pm roll up with start time 1.15pm.

7. Start time for midweek pennant to be 9.15 roll up with start time of 9.30am all season.

8. Composition of sides to remain as per last year. i.e. Division 1,2 and 3 remain as 12 players. Division 4 eight players. Midweek 12 players and maybe consider 3 divisions for midweek.

All these recommendations are just that, they will now go to the incoming match committee for season 2022/23, but they are what clubs have voted on.

Weekly News 3rd. April 2022

Our Annual General Meeting followed by the presentation night will be on Friday 22nd. April after Keith’s Friday. Nomination forms are available from the notice board adjacent to the secretary’s office. Forms must be correctly filled out and signed and then place on the board for public display, under the position for which nominated.

Please Note, Members are asked to bring a casserole for a meal to be shared to complete the evening. The club will provide sweets. If a members is unable to provide a casserole, a donation towards the meal would be appreciated.

Last Monday the ladies played fours and the winning team consisted of Jo Pettit, Lesley King, Joan Boyer and Jill Toohey. The ladies 100 up final was played on Thursday by mutual agreement between Ruth Burnett and Val Linquist and, as is fitting for a final they had a great match. It virtually came down to the last bowl. Final score was 100/95 in favour of Val who was very pleased with her win and congratulations to her.

Keith’s Friday was well attended with 32 bowlers attempting to win the jackpot which is now worth $246.00. It did not go off but winners of the day were Mike Whelan and Peter Lihou with plus 15. Runners up with plus 11 were Ken Anderson and John Sullivan, best first game winners were Jill Toohey and Gary Murnane with plus 20 and best second game winners were Graeme Hickey and Allan Vinecombe with plus 7.

Coming up this weekend we have the RSL Edinburgh shield competition so no doubt we will have plenty of visitors around so make sure they feel welcome to our club. Following that we have Easter and just a reminder that Keith’s Friday will be on, on Good Friday.

Don’t forget that Medley pairs will be on on Tuesday 13th so names down for that also.

Weekly News 27th. March 2022

The greens have now been sprayed and the clubrooms have had the carpet cleaned all in preparation for the events and tournaments ahead. Thanks to the small band of helpers that helped with the removing and reinstalling the furniture in the clubrooms.

On Friday we had 28 bowlers enjoying social bowls in wonderful weather. Winners of the day were Ray Wright and a visitor from Nhill, Cheryl Merritt who had the good score of 21 shots up. Runners up were Mike Whelan and Rae Koch with 14 shots up. Best first game winners were the pairing of John and Karen Bruce with 9 shots up and best second game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Graeme Hickey with 8 shots up. The jackpot did not go off and is now worth $215.50, so is certainly worth a go at winning, so hope to see as many as possible this Friday.

The club fours start date has had to be shifted to allow more time for members to get their name down so the closing date is now 6th. April with first round to be completed on or before 14th. April.

Another event, although a fair way off is the Vin Toohey Memorial to be played on Sunday 15th May, so mark that date down in your dairies and contact either Ken Newton or Peter Linquist with your entry.

Peaches N cream and the Edinburgh Shield are also coming up fast so if you are wanting to play don’t hesitate to get your name down.

Wednesday 13th. April is ladies trade day at our club so all ladies keep that day free if you can and come on down and play. Monday social bowls continues as well as 100 up games that are starting to get interesting.

On Saturday 26th we had two pairs championship games played at Wunghnu. We had Elaine Blizzard with Carol Wigg and John Sullivan with Peter Russell competing in the semi finals of the region pairs championships. Unfortunately both teams lost but well done to all of you. Peter and John gave the Wunghnu boys a real fright leading 10/5 after 10 ends but came undone over the last few ends.

Our Annual General Meeting followed by the presentation night will be on Friday 22nd. April after Keith’s Friday. Nomination forms are available from the notice board adjacent to the secretary’s office. Forms must be correctly filled out and signed and then place on the board for public display, under the position for which nominated.

Please Note, Members are asked to bring a casserole for a meal to be shared to complete the evening. The club will provide sweets. If a members is unable to provide a casserole, a donation towards the meal would be appreciated.

Weekly News 20th. March 2022

Grand finals were held Friday at Finley for midweek pennant and at Berrigan for Saturday pennant where all division played in a display of the districts best teams for 2021-22.

On Friday in division one Numurkah defeated Tocumwal 55/52 in a close finish. Division two saw another close finish with Numurkah Golf defeating Numurkah 61/59.

In the Saturday finals, Cobram won their first premiership in division one for a very long time and celebrations are no doubt still going on. Cobram won over Wunghnu in a close finish 62/55 providing a fitting end to the proceedings at Berrigan.

In division two it was Katandra West winning over Cobram 69/53.

In division three, Numurkah won over our boys (and girl) 69/57. Unfortunately the slick greens made it hard for our teams but they certainly tried their hardest. We had two rinks up and one down, but unfortunately overall we didn’t have enough shots to win. A great effort nevertheless to make the Grand Final

If anybody would like a photo of the team for a keepsake then email archie1@iinet.net.au and one will be forwarded.

Division four was a close battle all day between Numurkah Golf and Wunghnu with Wunghnu winning by 2 shots. Aterwards presentation of medals to all winning teams were made by Neville Burke and Mick Bush of Berrigan.

If anybody wishes to watch the grand final of division one in the Goulburn Valley playing area the live stream from 1.00pm will be available at sheppnews.com.au.

At Keith’s Friday social bowls we had 24 players playing with the winners being Gavan Cullen and Geoff Brentnall with 16 shots up. Runners up were Carol Wigg and Liz Ewing with 6 shots up.

Best first game winners were Quentin Pettit and Peter Russell with 10 shots up and best second game winners were decided on ends won. Billy Hogg and Mick Crawford had 5 shots and 5 ends won whilst Fred Pinnuck and Karen Bruce had 5 shots and 6 ends won.

Club fours is about to be played and a sheet is on the notice board so get your name down for this event as soon as possible as our time line is short.

Events that we have coming up include:

Edinburgh Shield 9/10th April

Medley pairs 12th April

Peaches N Cream 30th April -1st May

Vin Toohey memorial Sunday 15th. May

Finally don’t forget that the greens will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week to enable spraying of the greens therefore the ladies social bowls is cancelled for this coming week.

Weekly News 13th. March 2022

Last Sunday we had the playing of the Rowland -Sutcliffe shield at Cobram which consists of 12 men and 12 ladies from each playing playing area battle it out in fours format. Goulburn Valley playing area won the event overall and from the players playing that day regional sides were selected to represent Goulburn Murray at the regional finals in April at Moama.

Ladies social day on Monday saw the team of Lesley King, Phyllis Escott and Jill Toohey win the day. Ladies have their first round of their 100 up event coming up this Monday and each Monday as far as possible till completed.

Tuesday we had the medley pairs being played with 18 teams competing but unfortunately I have no results to advise.

Friday we had 24 players attending Keith’s Friday which is delightful to see numbers attending. Winners of the day with a great score were Brian Baldwin and Bob Adams with +27. Runners up with +15 were Carol Wigg and Doug Pocknee. Best first game winners were Ken Anderson and Karen Bruce with a great score of +16 but unfortunately they could not manage to win the second. Best second game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Bob Thatcher with +8.

Immediately after Keith’s Friday we had the special general meeting called to discuss various matters that have been brought up at a previous delegates meeting and needed our clubs’ views on the matters. Our delegates now have a clear view on what matters to our club and they can vote on them at the next delegates meeting to be held at our club on the 5th. April.

One item of interest to all members is that the greens will be closed on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd March to allow spraying of both greens so all members please note.

Pennant this last weekend saw the playing of the preliminary finals

Midweek pennant in division one, Numurkah defeated Numurkah Golf so play Tocumwal in the grand final. In division two it was a very close finish with both teams level after 63 ends and an extra end had to be played.

Numurkah won by one shot so they play Numurkah Golf in the grand final. All midweek grand finals will be at Finley bowling club next Friday.

In Saturday pennant finals in division one, Wunghnu defeated Numurkah Golf so they now go on to play Cobram.

In division two Katandra West defeated Numurkah so Katandra now play Cobram in the grand final. In division three Numurkah defeated Cobram and now go on to play our team in the grand final.

Division four Numurkah Golf defeated Finley so Numurkah Golf now will play Wunghnu in their grand final.

All the Saturday grand finals will be at Berrigan so we hope you can make it to Berrigan to cheer on our players,

You wlll also be able to keep an eye on all the other games. Should be a great day!

After the presentations at Berrigan it will be all be back to the club rooms to help celebrate the win.

Weekly News 6th. March 2022

It has been a busy week for Barooga bowls club. The club house and surrounds were cleaned up Wednesday in preparation for a trade day on Thursday followed by midweek finals for Division one and two on the Friday and then finals for Division two played on the Saturday, thanks to all the people who were able to help.

From all reports the finals all went very well with visiting clubs being very pleased with the new green and our facilities.

On Saturday we had two sides playing in the finals, division one played Numurkah Golf at Numurkah and unfortunately lost so are now out of the pennant season as they narrowly lost second position with the double chance last week.

Division three travelled to Finley to play Numurkah in the qualifying final and won by 30 shots with all rinks up so now go straight into a grand final in a fortnights time at Berrigan. Division three have requested an in house practise match next Saturday to keep their momentum going so the selectors will meet and organise sides to play. Teams will be advised via this app. when known.

Sunday the Rowlands/Sutcliffe shield was played at Cobram where 24 men and 24 woman were selected in teams from both our playing areas played a round robin of matches to ascertain the overall winner of the shield. Winners for the event where Goulburn Valley who won overall with their men’s sides just too strong for our men sides. The woman acquitted themselves very well and I believe won overall.

From the players from both Goulburn and Murray playing areas, players were selected to play in the regional sides to play in Moama early April and were announced after the event concluded. The names of the people to represent our region will be advised via a separate notice from the Goulburn Murray board later this week

On Sunday the final of the club triples was played between Peter Russell, Karen Bruce and Doug Pocknee and Gordon Bennett, Brian Baldwin and Mike Whelan. Winners were the team of Gordon Bennett so congratulations to the three players involved.

Mixed pairs is down to the final between John and Karen Bruce and Archie Ellis and Ruth Burnett. The final is set down for Sunday 20th March.

Weekly News 27th. February 2022

Pennant qualifying rounds have now concluded for both midweek pennant and Saturday pennant. Congratulations to our division one and division three sides for making it to the finals. Further details will follow,

Congratulations to Ruth Burnett in making it to the semi finals of the champion of champions played today (Sunday) at Strathmerton where unfortunately she lost 24/25 to Karen Peacock from Finley who eventually went on to win the event defeating Leigh Hansen from Tocumwal 25/18. Thanks to those supporters who travelled to Strathmerton to watch and to those who rang and enquired as to the result. A special mention to our champion who fought back after a hesitant start and got to 24 all and with her last bowl “just” missed taking out Karen’s shot. It was a very exciting final!

The men’s final was just as exciting as the woman’s with Paul Glanvill defeating Steve Wyatt 25/22. The standard of play was excellent and everyone who stayed and watched were impressed with our champions.

Congrats also to Gary Murnane, Ian Smethurst and Ruth Burnett in making it to the Murray Playing area sides to play Goulburn playing area sides in the regional challenge next Sunday at Cobram. Both our men’s and ladies sides battle it out in a round robin series of games to determine best playing area. Your presence at Cobram next Sunday to cheer the Murray playing area on would be appreciated.

Friday pennant saw division one lose by one shot overall to Numurkah who finished third on the ladder for the season. We finished sixth.

Division two also lost to Numurkah 69/55 and finished the season in fifth place missing out by only 2 points. Great effort girls and boys who played in this division.

In Saturday pennant, division four had the bye to finish their season off. Division three had a win over Tocumwal Golf 67/47 taking 14 points for the round and finished the season in top spot. Their finals start next week and will be at Finley against Numurkah.

Division two lost to Cobram 70/49 at Cobram and are out of the finals. Division one had a great win against top side Cobram winning by 2 shots overall but despite the win lost second place on the ladder by percentage and finished third. Their elimination final next week will be at Numurkah Town against Numurkah Golf.

This Friday Barooga will be hosting a division one midweek final between Numurkah and Finley and a division two final between Katandra West 1 and Cobram 2.

A working bee is planned for Wednesday 2nd March at 8.30am to tidy up in preparation for these finals.

As mentioned by secretary John via email, a special general meeting, is to be held on Friday 11th. March after Keith’s Friday at 4.30pm to discuss various matters that pertain to to the running of bowls in our playing area and the views of our club need to be ascertained before the next delegates meeting on 5th. April.

Good luck to all our bowlers in the final.

A special thank you to all players playing in the club events at present for making themselves available to play hence keeping the programs moving ahead.

Weekly News 20th February 2022

We can now enjoy our new green! After allowing time for the greens committee to mark the new green it will be available to play and practice on. Early indications reveal that it should run around the 16 sec mark which will be excellent for us all to play on and enjoy.

Last Monday ladies social was a triples event and the winners of the morning were the combination of Liz Ewing, Jill Toohey and Carol Wigg.

Keith’s Friday had a small gathering this week but with Friday pennant finishing this coming Friday we expect some division one girls to join in soon to swell the numbers as the division two will be busy with finals (we hope).

Friday pennant was an excellent result with both teams defeating Tocumwal at Tocumwal so that keeps alive the hopes of division two who now are currently third on the ladder. Best wishes to division two next week who need to continue winning against Numurkah next Friday at home.

In Saturday pennant we had three out of the four sides come home with a win with only division four going down.

Division one had a good win against Numurkah Golf to secure second position on the ladder and now finish the season next Saturday against top side Cobram at home. Should be good match.

Second division with a patched up side defeated Jerilderie playing at home by 10 shots which was a very good effort by this side and next week also play Cobram but at Cobram.

Division three bounced back from their shock loss last week and won comfortably against Berrigan by 19 shots. This secures their position on top of the division three ladder and will definitely be playing finals in a couple of weeks. This coming weeks’ game will be against Tocumwal Golf at home. Division four had a horror game and lost to Wunghnu by 29 shots.

Sunday we had the champion of champions games played at Strathmerton and both our champions did very well. Ray Wright played Chris Philpott and was leading 20/13 when he suddenly lost 12 shots over the last 4 ends and lost. Bad luck Ray but you did play well,

Ruth Burnett played Philippa Schapper from Nathalia and won convincing 25/4 so is now in the semi finals next Sunday at Strathmerton against Karen Peacock. Game will start at 9.30am if you want to come and support our champion.

Lastly we need to remind all the players from Friday pennant that we have made a booking for 25 at the Sporties for a 5.45pm sit down.

This was the only time we could get so you will need to be prompt. You choose and pay for your own meal from the menue. This is the usual end of season meal for the Friday pennant players and I am sure all will have a good time.

Weekly News 13th. February 2022

Another busy week for the bowls Club.

Monday: Ladies social day where 9 players arrived and they played triples. Winners were Joan Boyer, Elaine Blizzard and Heather Crosthwaite.

Tuesday: Medley pairs where we had 16 teams battling it out for the prize money. The winners of the day were the combination of Peter Velardo and Ziggy from Yarrawonga. Second with two and half wins were John and Karen Bruce. Best first game winners were Gavan Cullen and Jim Escott. Best second game was Chris Philpot and Chris O’Donnell from Tocumwal Golf and best third game winners were the Graeme Searle and George Lockman combination.

Wednesday: Big working bee at the Club where we managed to cut, lift and roll all the carpet and under-felt in preparation for the work to be done this week starting on Monday. As well there was a ladies trade day at Tocumwal Golf.

Thursday: Midweek training morning at the Club.

Friday: Division one midweek pennant had a surprising but enjoyable win over Cobram and Division two had a big win over Katandra putting them into third place.

Saturday: Division one pennant won over Strathmerton to place them third on the ladder with two games to go. Division two had a 5 shot win over Finley at Finley. Division three was the shock loss for the weekend going down to second place Numurkah however they still remain on top of the ladder but will need to take a good look at themselves with finals coming up. Division four defeated Cobram5 at Cobram by 6 shots.

Sunday: The Club triples got underway with John Bruce, Fran Thatcher and Marie O’Brien having a win over Archie Ellis, Val Toohey and Jim Escott.

This coming week we have mixed pairs matches to be played as well as triples matches. Ladies trade day at Numurkah. Men’s trade trade on Thursday and a Club delegates meeting 10.00am to be held at Barooga on Tuesday as well as the laying of the new carpet.

Weekly News 6th. February 2022

Great news that our green will finally be done and a working bee has been called for next Wednesday for us to lift the old carpet up in preparation for Tiger Turf arriving on the following Monday to install the new surface. Many hands make work easier so if you can spare some time on Wednesday it would be appreciated.

Friday pennant this week was not so good with both sides going down. The division one side lost to Finley by 6 shots and the division two team lost to Cobram by 12 shots losing unfortunately on all rinks. This places them fifth on the ladder so it will be an important three weeks coming up for the division two side. Division one is out of the running for a finals berth unfortunately.

Saturday pennant saw division one draw with Numurkah at Numurkah in an obviously close and exciting game. Division two also played at Numurkah but lost overall with one rink up. Division three won at home against Katandra West by 14 shots to remain 20 points clear on top of the ladder. Division four played Cobram 4 but lost by 10 shots so they remain outside the top four but still with a chance to make the finals.

Monday last week the final of the ladies minor singles was played between Heather Crosthwaite and Val Toohey with Val winning the event. Congratulations to both ladies.

State fours was played Sunday afternoon at Numurkah Golf so results from there will be displayed on Bowlslink and reported upon next week. Champion of champions games will commence on Sunday the 20th at Strathmerton with finals the following Sunday.

Club mixed pairs commenced this Sunday with only two games being played due to byes etc. Di Nye and Jeff Slater defeated Mike Crawford and Liz Ewing by only one shot in a nail-biting finish and Des and Val Toohey defeated Bob and Fran Thatcher. Both winners now to advance to quarter finals..

Next event is the Club triples with the draw now on the board so all those involved please get together and endeavour to get your matches played on or before the dates specified.

Weekly News 30th. January 2022

Well another week of bowls!

Not a lot to report on for events during the week but Barooga was well represented at Berrigan’s Australia day tournament but I have no results to report.

This week we will be having the final of the ladies minor singles on Monday morning starting at 9.00am between Heather Crosthwaite and Val Toohey and the men’s ‘B’ grade will be played this Wednesday morning at 10.00am between Doug Pocknee and Mick Crawford so two matches that should be good to watch.

At ladies social bowls last Monday, triples were played and the winning team were Maree O’Brien, Elaine Blizzard and Jill Toohey. Social bowls this Monday will be a short session to enable bowlers to watch the final of the minor singles.

The men’s 100 up final will be played next week so keep that in mind. Mixed pairs start next Sunday 9.30am. Cards and envelopes are on the main board inside the clubhouse. A reminder also that the triples new sheet with start date etc. is on the board also.

Pennant is starting to get to the pointy end with only four games to go before finals.

Ladies division one won on three rinks and defeated Picola 62/39.

Division two played Nathalia and won by one shot 52/51 with Rae Koch’s rink getting them over the line winning 25/8. This places them in third place on the ladder. This coming week division two play Cobram in a very important match as Cobram and Katandra are only four points behind Barooga.

Our division one side won Saturday and is firmly in third place and play Numurkah next week at Numurkah who currently are in 7th. spot.

Division two is out of the finals it appears after losing to top side Katandra last Saturday and will travel also to Numurkah next Saturday.

Division three who are currently firmly on top of the division three ladder scrapped home last Saturday winning by just one shot over Cobram with only one rink up, what an exciting finish! Next week they play Katandra West and should be able to regroup and get themselves settled for the finals.

Division four had a walkover this week as Picola could not provide a team, however they play Cobram next week at Cobram so that should be an interesting game for these players.

The State men’s fours is to be played next Sunday at Numurkah Golf with Ian Smethurst’s team

to represent our Club, wishng them all the best.

Weekly News 23rd January 2022

First off the Men’s state triples were started Sunday week ago and our only team entered of Ian Smethurst, John Bruce and Ken Newton were defeated by the Barry Cosgove team from Wunghnu so no further items of interest for our Club there. Any further details are available from the bowlslink website.

Today (Sunday) we had two events that contained interest for our Club. At Numurkah Golf we had Fran Thatcher playing in the finals of the novice singles and she won her semi final 21/16 against Deb Dunkley from Mooroopna. Fran then played Taylor Hills from Numurkah in the final and in a close game lost 21/15. Fran puts her loss down to her control of the kitty, which is an important part of bowls and ladies (and men) need to be practised. Well done Fran what a great effort.

Ian Smethurst and Ruth Burnett played in the quarter finals of the mixed pairs against Tocumwal’s Roger Carter and Judy Harvey at Berrigan and after 18 ends, scores were level. In the ensuring extra end the lead changed after nearly every bowl however eventually Ian and Ruth lost the end by one shot on the last bowl after holding two. It was a very good game as scores indicate and both players from our club are congtatulated in getting this far in the State mixed pairs event. Thanks also to members of our club who travelled to watch this game.

A special mention to Berrigan bowls club for presenting such wonderful greens for the players to play on.

Pennant play this weekend was a mixed bag. Friday penant Div 1 went down to Numurkah Golf 48/64 with only one rink winning with Ruth Burnett defeating Kerry Ralph 18/13. Division two defeated Berrigan 76/47 with all rinks up. What a great effort!

Saturday pennant division one had a nail bitting finish against Tocumwal Golf winning by just 2 shots with two rinks up and one a draw. Division two travelled to Picola and won by just 3 shots with only the one rink up. Division three lost to Tocumwal Golf by only 6 shots, but it is their second lost in a row after being undefeated for the first half of the round so will need to regroup for this weeks game against Cobram. In another nailbiting finish Tocumwal Golf defeated Barooga by only two shots with both rinks losing by one shot. Close game!

Come on Barooga lets all sing next week.

Weekly News 16th. January 2022

Spent the day at Numurkah and Numurkah Golf Club with the novice men’s and ladies from our region. Some great bowls were played from our novice bowlers in our area and all goes well for the future of bowls in our region.

It was a hot day with players having to mark and bowl and if you won you finished up playing three games up to 21. Our two men in Brian Baldwin and Doug Pocknee did well but were beaten in the end but rest assured they acquitted themselves well. In the ladies section played at Golf, Joan Boyer lost but enjoyed the experience of playing in a State event. Fran Thatcher won her first game and then received a forfeit in the second so went through to round three and won that game also. Having won these games she is now to play next Sunday at Numurkah Golf, in the semi finals. Well done Fran!

Next Sunday we have Ruth Burnett and Ian Smethurst playing in the finals of the State mixed pairs at Berrigan and we wish them well. If you would to see some excellent games of mixed pairs then be at Berrigan next Sunday. Triples were played Sunday at Finley but no results just yet. Keep your eyes on the Bowlslink web site for these results.

Pennant this weekend had some ups and downs. Both Friday pennant teams lost but on Saturday we managed a couple of wins and a couple of losses. Division one lost to Wunghnu by 7 shots with three; points gained. Division two won against Nathalia 71/46 with 14 points. Division three was the big shock losing their first game of the season to Berrigan 43/70, losing on all rinks. Division four won against Berrigan 34/11 with 12 points gained.

Ladder positions for all grades are: Friday Division one is currently sixth. Division two is sixth also. Saturday pennant, division one currently fourth, division two is eighth on the combined ladder. Division three is still comfortably on top as the current second side also had a loss. Division four are sitting seventh.

The first round of the ladies minor singles are due to be played Monday at 9.00am. Men’s B Grade final is to be played on Wednesday 2nd February between our two finalists, Doug Pocknee and Mick Crawford. Men’s 100 up is up to semi final stage with the final set for 16th. February. The match committee are meeting this week to try and work out when we can fit in the playing of the Club triples. It looks at this stage that we may be able to fit it in by playing on fixed days, being Sundays. When dates are advertised please check to see if you are able to play. Names that are already down will remain but please check to see if you are available to play on the dates mentioned.

Weekly News 9th. January 2022

Well we are almost back into full swing. Trade day was held last Thursday but our weather was not kind to us and the day was cancelled after one game and a start in the second. Prizes were still given out with a best first game and a card draw for the other prizes and I think everyone had a good day out.

Keith’s Friday was held Friday 7th. with 24 players attending. The weather was good but maybe a little bit humid however a good days bowling was had by all. Winners of the day were the combination of Archie Ellis and Ruth Burnett (Yes, it was a blind draw) with +15 with runners up being Brian Baldwin and Jeff Nisbit with +13. Best first game was won after going to percentages to sort out the winner between Peter Russell and Maree O’Brien and Faye Neal and Ken Newton who both had +10 and 8 ends won. Peter and Maree scored a percentage of 77.78% but Ken and Maree had 81.25% so a very close game there. Best second game was bit easier to decide with Carol Wigg and Doug Pocknee scoring +12. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $121.50 this Friday.

In the mens “B” Grade singles we have Mick Crawford through to the final which is on the 2nd. February to play the winner out of Doug Pocknee and Gordon Bennett.

In the mens 100 up we currently have three players through to the semi final with one match to be played. Through to the semi, are John Bruce who plays Jeff. Slater and Mick Crawford who is to play the winner of Michael Whelan and Ian Smethurst.

Mixed pairs sheet is out and names required for this event with a closing date of 28th. January.

Ladies minor singles closes Monday 10th with first round the following Monday 17th. January.

Pennant practice start this Wednesday with pennant to start next Friday and Saturday.

Weekly News 2nd. January 2022

Happy New Year from the Barooga Bowls Sports news desk.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas enjoying the New Year break and we all can now look forward to a great 2022.

Time to remind everyone that Pennant practice resumes officially on the 12th January but in the meantime we have our trade day event on the 6th, Keith’s Friday resuming Friday the 7th and Medley Pairs on 11th. so plenty of bowls returning early in the new year so names down for these events please to make it easier for the organisers.

Ladies resume on the 10th. January, the same day that minor singles entries close with first round the following Monday. Ladies trade days start on the 2nd. February.

A reminder also that mixed pairs entries are now open with first round set down for 6th. February so names down for that one also please.

Men’s 100 up and “B” grade matches are now up to semi final and quarter final stages with next rounds to be completed by 12th. January so the participants need to be aware of this especially with all the events happening early January.

We wish our four contestants in the novice singles at Numurkah on the 16th. January the best of luck in their matches. We have Joan Boyer and Fran Thatcher in the ladies section and Doug Pocknee and Brian Baldwin in the men’s section representing our club, good bowling to all of you.

Finally pennant is set to start again on the 14th and 15th. January so we will all get back into the full swing of things by those dates.

Good bowling to everyone in 2022.

Weekly News 19th. December2021

For the first time I believe, all Saturday pennant sides played at 10.00am due to the forecasted heat for the day and we finished around 1.30pm. Contact was made with the clubs involved in playing that day and everyone agreed it was a good idea and we finished before it got too hot.

The idea must have suited everyone as all four Saturday pennant sides had a win.

Division one played Cobram at Cobram and won by 10 shots with only one rink up. Division 2, 3 and 4 played at home with division 2 playing Wunghnu, division 3 and 4 played Numurkah. Division 2 won by 9 shots with one rink up and two rinks down but only by small margins. Division 3 continued on their winning way defeating second placed side, Numurkah by 12 shots with all rinks up. This leaves them at the mid way point of the season on top of division 3, 30 points clear of second placed Numurkah and only 5 points off the maximum that they could have achieved at this point of time. If you have a look at the player ladder for division 3 you will see the top eight players are all Barooga Sports. A remarkable effort!

Friday pennant played Numurkah in both division 1 and division 2. Division 1 lost by 11 shots but had two rinks up. Division 2 lost by 16 shots with only one rink up but still remain in contention for a finals berth whilst division one will need to win all matches from now on to make finals.

In Saturday pennant division 1, Barooga is in third position with a hard run to come after the Christmas break. Division 2 ladder is different to that displayed on bowls link as this division is split into North and South. Attached in the team app is an updated ladder up to round 6. Division 3, as stated earlier is on top, undefeated and division 4 is in 8th. position.

Keith’s Friday this past week saw 12 players brave the heat with the winning pair being Bruce McKenzie and Ken Newton with +20. Runners up were Billy Hoog and Bob Thatcher with +16. Best first game winners were Jan Cullen and Ken Anderson with +2 and best second game winners were T Mc Conchie and Fred Pinnuck with +6. The jackpot did not go off.

Last Monday Carol Wigg and Elaine Blizzard won the ladies pairs championship against Carol Cox and Ruth Campbell in an entertaining game played in great spirit.

Men’s 100 up and “B” grade matches are now up to semi final and quarter final stages with next rounds to be played by 12th. January. Ladies minor singles entries close 10th. January with pennant practice resuming 12th. January with pennant resuming 14th and 15th. January.

Men’s pairs final will be played tomorrow (Monday 20th) and the Christmas party is tonight at 6.00pm so will see you all there then. Ladies have their final Monday social day and luncheon tomorrow also, please bring a plate to share and a Kris Kringle up to $10

In the meantime everyone have a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

Weekly News 12th. December 2021

Pennant results this past week were generally very good with only a loss in Saturday Division 1 and Saturday Division 4. All others won.

Friday pennant saw Barooga defeat Tocumwal Golf 2 69/40, all rinks up.

Division two also defeated Tocumwal Golf 3 72/53, all rinks up. Well done to the Friday pennant teams.

Saturday pennant had division one, two and four play Numurkah Golf.

Division one lost by 10 shots 57/67 with two rinks up but one down.

Division two had their first win after being close in other games this year, defeating Numurkah Golf 73/46 with two rinks up and one down by a single shot.

Division three continued on their winning way defeating Katandra West 67/56 to remain undefeated. They had a draw, a close loss and a win in the rink totals. Next weeks match will be very important as they play the second side on the ladder, Numurkah at home, so we will all be hoping for a good result from that game.

Division four lost to Numurkah Golf 46/36, one rink up.

Keith’s Friday results saw Fred Pinnuck and Bruce McKenzie take the money with runners up being Ken Newton and Bill Hoog. No results to hand from the Monday night bowls.

Our men and ladies Club games are progressing well with some already finalised with others midway through and in a couple of cases about to start. The only event that we have yet to sort out was the postponed triples event but the match committee will sit down soon and work out a date that can fit into our calendar to enable it to be played.

Currently the ladies pairs final is set down for this Monday the 13th, between the pairing of Carol Wigg with Elaine Blizzard and Carol Cox with Ruth Campbell and the men’s’ final will be between Ian Smethurst with Len Magee and Peter Russell with John Sullivan. Due to State commitments the finals date has not been confirmed yet but will be in Jan 2022 close to the original date of the 9th.

The men’s “B” grade is now underway with first rounds to be played by the 12th. December. The 100 up draw has been done with only two matches to be played by the 19th December with all second round matches to be played before 12th. January.

Ladies minor singles will be their next event with names to be down by 10th. January.

Christmas party will be held next Sunday, 19th. December so last chance to get your name down for that if you haven’t already done so.

Next weeks matches in pennant will be our last for the year before we go into our Christmas break.

Weekly News 5th. December 2021

This past week has been a bit warm and a lot of bowls has been played. Trade days, State events and pairs events are currently being played so it all makes for a lot of games being played around the traps.

Midweek pennant games last week were at Cobram and Katandra. At Cobram division one lost but played some very competitive rinks. Going down however 57/38 on all three rinks. Division two at Katandra had a close win by 2 shots taking 12 points.

Saturday pennant saw division one playing Strathmerton at Strathmerton and won on all rinks 77/45 which was a great effort. Division two travelled to Berrigan and had a tough battle on a windy fast green but in a nail biting finish lost overall 56/61 with only one rink up. Division three continued on their winning way winning on all three rinks against Cobram 73/62 taking 16 points. Division four also played Strathmerton and had a good win, winning 62/27.

Next weeks rounds are: Mid week pennant, division 1 play Tocumwal Golf 2 at home. Division two play Tocumwal Golf 3 at home.

Saturday Pennant: Division one play Numurkah Golf at home. Division two also plays Numurkah Golf at home. Division three have the long haul to Katandra West and division four play Numurkah Golf away so we will have two home and two away this week.

Keith’s Friday social bowls had 16 players this week enjoying 3 bowl pairs however no results to hand. The shift back to Monday nights for the night bowling from all reports was successful and will be on of a Monday night from now on.

100 up entry sheet is on the board with entries closing soon. A few more entries would be handy. “B” Grade draw has now been done with the first game to be played on or before 15th. December with the final to be played 2nd. February which gives players plenty of time to get their matches played.

Weekly News 28th. November 2021

First off this week I must apologise for not advising the results of some of the State events played over the past weeks. Ian Smethurst has been very busy, coming runner up to Barry Cosgrove in the 60 and over singles, being beaten 21/15. He is currently in the quarter finals of the mixed pairs with Ruth Burnett, played in the men’s pairs with Jeff Nisbett but was defeated in the first round at Tocumwal and is now competing in the State singles at Nurmurkah. What a great effort!

Pennant this weekend saw a mixed result with division one ladies losing to Finley by only 6 shots with a fruit salad result of a win, a draw and a loss. Division two played Cobram and won 64/53 with two rinks up.

In the Saturday pennant, division one won 72/43 against Numurkah with all three rinks up. This was a good result for the team against a strong Numurkah side. Division two played Cobram at home and lost 56/49 with two rinks up and one down. Division three played Tocumwal Golf and continued on their winning way taking all points available 65/40. This keeps them on top of the ladder in division three. Division four were defeated by Finley at Finley 37/29, two rinks down.

Names are required for the Club’s Christmas party on the 19th. December so get your names down for that please. Come along and enjoy the festivities for a small cost of $20.00 p.h. If you put your name down early then please check to see that your name is still recorded as previously list suffered a bit of wind damage.

As secretary John has advised there are a few festivity nights coming up on a Saturday with outside parties having Christmas parties so it would be appreciated if we could vacate the Club house by 6.00pm on the Saturday nights involved.

20 players attended Keith’s Friday which is a good number considering the pennant being played at the same time. Keep up the good work and if you can possible come down for an enjoyable game of social bowls on a Friday then you will be made most welcome.

Weekly News 21st November 2021

Ruth Burnett won the ladies championship last Monday defeating a gallant Helen Quin 25/10. Congratulations to Ruth in winning the championship for the second year in a row making it three out of the last four years.

Ladies pairs start this week with first round being played Monday 21st. Good luck to the ladies entered.

Pennant was played this past weekend with no interruptions to play. Midweek pennant saw division 1 defeat Picola 85/30 with 16 points. Division 2 lost to Nathalia 39/74 with 0 points.

Saturday pennant had division 1 play Finley and they won 57/52 with 14 points. This leaves them fifth on the ladder but equal third on points. Division 2 travelled to Tocumwal and were well beaten on 3 rinks 73/38 with 0 points. Division 3 travelled to Berrigan and won 74/43, winning on all three rinks with 16 points leaving them on top of the division 3 ladder. Well done! Division 4 had the bye this week.

Keith’s Friday had 16 bowlers attend but no results to hand. Friday night bowling will shift back to Monday night as from Monday 29th.

Latest news on the replacement of green is that it will now be done some time early in 2022 with no specific date finalised.

Weekly News 7th. November 2021

Congratulations to Ray Wright our new club champion. In an entertaining match against Garry Murnane last Tuesday (2nd Nov), Ray kept the pressure up all day and ran out the winner in a tight match.

The Ladies championship is down to the final which will be played Monday 15th between Helen Quinn and Ruth Burnett.

Keith’s Friday continued on with 16 players attending but unfortunately I have no results to advise except that the jackpot did not go off. Names please on the sheet on notice board for next week. Similarity with Friday night bowls, which started last Friday, I have no results but 8 teams turned up for the first night but more are assured of attending next Friday.

Well! what can we say. Pennant started this last weekend and not a good start for the club for this pennant season. We only had one winning team out of all that played and that was our division three team who defeated Katandra West. Col Campbell won 23/16, Carol Wigg had a draw 17/17 and Fred Pinnuck won 26/11.

Midweek pennant saw division one play Tocumwal at Tocumwal and in a very tight match they lost by one shot overall. A great effort. Division two played Numurkah Golf and were defeated 51/69.

In Saturday pennant division one, we played against last year’s premiers Wunghnu and were defeated 46/83. Division two trekked to Jerilderie and lost 37/66, division three played Katandra West at home and won 66/44. Our division four side played Cobram 5 and were also defeated 45/31.

Not what you would call a good start but we will regroup and do better this coming week where we have Midweek division one playing Numurkah Golf away and Midweek division 2 play Berrigan at Berrigan.

Saturday pennant this coming week we have Division one playing Tocumwal Golf away, division two play Finley at home, division three play Numurkah at Numurkah and division four play Wunghnu at home.

Weekly News 31st. October 2021

Congratulations to Ian Smethurst in winning the men’s 21 up against Des Toohey and to Jill Toohey in winning the ladies 21 up against Liz Ewing. Both matches were held last week and this week there has been a change in plans and we will be having the final of the Men’s singles club championship. The match had to be brought forward at short notice and we apologise for that, however it will be on on Monday at 2.00pm so come on down and watch the match between Ray Wright and Gary Murnane.

Good News! The Victorian Government have now mandated that community sport can go ahead so that means pennant is on as planned. Ladies start next Friday 5th. November and the men on Saturday the 6th. Teams will be advised via team app and by the club board.

At Keith’s Friday last week we had 28 people attend and in fine conditions enjoyed a game of social bowls. Winners of the day were Doug Pocknee and Mike Whelan with a score of plus 15. Runners up were Bruce McKenzie and John Sullivan with +9. Best first game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Carol Wigg with plus 9 and best second game winners were Neville Ingram and Des Toohey also with plus 9. The jackpot did not go off and will continue next week with a pool of over $220.00. The future of Keith’s Friday over the pennant season is that it will continue, but depending on numbers the format may change. Names will need to be put down to play next week on the sheet on the men’s notice board.

Good luck to all the pennant teams next week. Go Barooga!

Weekly News 24th. October 2021

Latest announcements from the Victorian Government seem to show that we will be able to have community sport allowed to be played soon, so our pennant season looks like it will start on 5th and 6th November as planned, so that is good news.

In the meantime, we had Keith’s Friday played last Friday, where we had 32 bowlers enjoying the day in fine/hot conditions. Best first game went to Geoff Brentnall and Peter Wood with plus 11 and best second game went to Doug Pocknee and Ruth Burnett with +9.

Winners of the day were the pairing of Ken Anderson and Helen Quinn with a score of plus 13. Runners up were Karen Bruce and Fred Pinnuck with plus 7. The jackpot “nearly” went off, but didn’t, so is now worth $212.40.

We had a good workout against Tocumwal at Tocumwal for 2 divisions and 2 divisions from Tocumwal came to Barooga. I am sure everyone enjoyed the workout which helps get us ready for when pennant starts in a couple of weeks. (We hope)

Not sure what is planned for this coming weekend with regard to any Saturday practice matches etc. so you will need to keep your eyes and ears open and take notice of what is on the notice board this coming week. There is however, a practice match at Berrigan for Midweek bowlers, however the final make up of the teams have not been decided at this stage, but everyone will be contacted by their skipper as to what arrangements have been made.

We have been advised that our top green will be having work done on the 15th. November and assistance from anybody that can help would be appreciated. We are still planning on having the final of the Men’s and Woman’s championship on that day so come along and watch the finals anyway as well as watching/working on with the green.

The finals of the 21 up matches are being played this week with both finals dates needing to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The men’s final between Des Toohey and Ian Smethurst will now be played on Tuesday at 2.00pm and the ladies final between Jill Toohey and Liz Ewing is being played on Thursday morning. Plenty of good bowling to be seen on both these days so everyone is invited down to watch these bowlers play.

Weekly News 17th. October 2021

Well, we are now well and truly into the new double vaccination rules and only people who have been double jabbed can attend the club and play. Make sure that you have your record of vaccination available and recorded in the Club records.

Keith’s Friday had 32 bowlers attend and in reasonable weather enjoyed the day. Winners of the day were Neville Ingram and John Bruce with a score of plus 13. Runners up were Doug Pocknee and Ruth Burnett with a score of plus 7.

Best first game winners were Helen Quinn and Peter Buller with a score of plus 13 and winners of best second game were Bruce McKenzie and Karen Bruce with a score of plus 6

Practice on Saturday was again well attended with play this time at 1.00pm which caught a couple of players out. Everybody enjoyed the day which will be on again this coming Saturday, again at 1.00pm at this stage so names down on the sheet once again if you want to play. There is a possibility, if it can be arranged, that play might be against Tocumwal.

Club games currently in play are the Men’s Championship where we have Ray Wright waiting to play the final on 15th. November against the winner of the game between Des Toohey and Garry Murnane. In the Men’s 21 up we are up to the semi final stage where Des Toohey is to play Brian Baldwin and Ray Nye is to play Ian Smethurst. They will play these matches before 24th. October with the final to be played on 31st. October. The Ladies championship starts on Monday 18th where everyone plays their first round. Ladies 21 up final will be between Liz Ewing and Jill Toohey and will be played at a date to be advised.

Weekly News 10th. October 2021

Good News! A start date has been announced by the Murray Playing Area match committee. The committee has determined that we should be able to start, provided the Government allow, on 5th. and 6th November provided you are double vaccinated. The 5th. for midweek and 6th. for Saturday pennant. There are no spare days left so any round that is cancelled by weather will not be replayed and will become a draw. If any further Government lock downs occur then relative rounds will be cancelled and we will play when allowed. Also division 2’s rounds 15 and 16 have been cancelled.

The draw remains the same as advertised in our hand books although playing dates have changed. Play will be on : 5/ 12 / 19 / 26 November , 3 / 10 / 17 December ,14 / 21 / 28 January, 4 / 11 / 18 / 25 February, Finals  4 / 11 / 18 March therefore round one is 5th November so dates need to be changed in books. Similarly dates for Saturday pennant are: 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 November, 4 / 11 / 18 December, 15 / 22 / 29 January , 5 / 12 / 19 /26 February, Finals  5 / 12 / 19 March. Again these dates need to be altered in your handbooks with round one now starting on 6th. November.

Strict requirements will be implemented by Clubs in our area to ensure double vaccinated people only attend venues and each club will have different requirements so be aware that it may be different at each club you visit.

If you copy and paste the following link in your browser it will show you details of NSW requirements with other links as to how to obtain digital certificates etc. from Government sites.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/80-percent?utm_source=ServiceNSW_Consumer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-10-07_sfmc_571_con_covid_correction&utm_content=roadmap_update&utm_term=80_percent_blue_copy_link

Keith’s Friday had 32 bowlers attend with the winners being the pairing of Peter Russell and Geoff Brentnall with a score of plus 19. Runners up were, Doug Pocknee and Peter Wood with plus 13. Best first game winners were John Canning and Gavan Cullen with plus 18 and best second game winners were Ruth Burnett and Fred Pinnuck with plus 20. The jackpot did not go off and has now swelled to over $200 due to the auctioning of flowers provided by Geoff Brentnall. Thank you Geoff.

Saturday practice was well attended where bowlers again had the opportunity to practice their pennant skills in preparation for the start of the season. There will again be practice this coming Saturday, so names down for this please to enable our selectors to select teams. Sheet is on the Men’s notice board.

Thanks to all bowlers, both men and woman, in adhering to the timetable for events currently under way. Men’s and woman’s 21 up are progressing well with ladies singles championship starting first round on Monday 18th. The men’s singles championship has progressed quickly. The final is set for both ladies and men’s singles championship to be played on Monday 15th. November

Weekly News 26th Sept. 2021

We had a very interesting talk by Bob Adams to all the bowlers on Friday morning who wish to play mid week pennant this coming season, plus other interested bowlers. Bowlers will, I am sure take in what Bob had to say and this will ensure pennant play will be improved for all that compete. There will be another discussion such as this later in the coming months. Dates are being organised tomorrow (Monday) and will be advised when known.

Thanks to Bob for his efforts, it is appreciated by all that attended and certainly by the Club.

A lot of bowlers stayed and joined in playing Keith’s Friday and we had 40 bowlers that played in enjoyable weather conditions. Winners of the day were the combination of Liz Ewing and Ken Anderson with plus 21. Runners up were decided by ends won as two combinations had a score of plus 10. John Canning and Ed Coulstock had 13 ends won whilst Doug Pocknee and Des Toohey had 14 ends won and therefore took out the runners up prize. Best first game winners were Val Toohey and Mike Whelan with a score of plus 10. Best second game winners were the combination of Karen Bruce and Archie Ellis with a score of plus 14.

On Saturday we held a Club practice match amongst ourselves and a good number attended. We played through to the bell which allowed us all to come in for a sausage sizzle at the same time. I think all enjoyed the shoot out as we are all a bit rusty as far as pennant is concerned.

There will be another practice match next Saturday so names down on the sheet at the Club for this to allow the selectors to arrange teams.

I hope all took the opportunity to watch the youtube video “Canadian Bowler Technical Difficulties” as it certainly is a good site to learn. Keep your eye on this site as other videos will obviously be out on other aspects of the game. I am sure they will help you in some way or another.

The draw for the men’s singles has been done with players to play the first round on or before next Sunday. These are Ken Newton plays Ken Quick, Des Toohey plays Mick Crawford, Ray Nye plays Doug Pocknee, Gary Murnane plays Peter Russell, Ray Wright plays Peter Wood, John Bruce plays John Sullivan, Peter Ware plays Ian Smethurst and Brian Baldwin is set to play Ed Coulstock.

Future rounds are as per the white book with the final set down for Monday 15th. November at 9.30 am where we intend to play both the men’s and ladies final together.

Club practice officially starts this Wednesday at 4pm, weather permitting. Players are asked to make it 4.00pm and not before as there may well be specific drills being held and it is therefore necessary for all to arrive at the same time.

Men’s 21 up will start on or before Sunday 10th Oct with a draw to be done tomorrow (Monday) with rounds to be completed by the following Sundays. The final is planned for Sunday 31st. October however this is subject to change. Ladies 21 up draw will be done tomorrow after social bowls so all intending to play must have their names in tomorrow morning.

We still do not have confirmation that pennant will be able to start on 30th. October as it needs both premiers to allow community sport to be played but it does look like that if we do commence, then it will be for vaccinated people only so if you haven’t yet been vaccinated then it might be a good idea to do so.

Weekly News 19th. September 2012

Right, the new restrictions for Victoria have been announced and my bet is that Victorians will be alright for pennant by the time it comes to play. Now all we have to hope for is that NSW also allows competitive sport to be played and then we may get out of this mess re COVID and have a “normal” season.

Don’t forget we have a practice match amongst ourselves set down for next Saturday at 10.30am followed by a sausage sizzle so names down for that please. If you can’t get to the club to put your name down, call any of the selectors and notify them.

Next Friday at 10.30 any player (Man or Woman) who has put their name down, or wishes to play midweek pennant, is asked to attend a meeting at the club house for a discussion re pennant. It is suggested you bring a lunch and afterwards you can practice your newfound skills in Keith’s Friday social day.

Ladies that are able to attend are also reminded that on Monday there will be another roll up at the normal time 10.00am as roll ups are allowed at the present time.

We were able to run Keith’s Friday this week where 28 bowlers attended and enjoyed, once again, a social game of bowls. Winners of the day were Brian Baldwin and Bob Adams with a score of plus 11 closely followed by Fran Thatcher and John Sullivan with plus 10. We had two teams on plus 4 for best first game, Both Carol Cox with partner Mick Crawford and Geoff Brentnall and partner Ken Anderson, but Geoff and Ken won on a countback on ends won. Best second game winners were easier to decide as Karen Bruce and Des Toohey had a good score of plus 12.

The best news of the day was that the jackpot went off on the first day back. Archie Ellis and new bowler Doug Pocknee won the $120.00 on offer with a score of minus 1. Jackpot for this next week is already $88.00 as we auctioned some lovely proteas and together with fines and the amount the club puts in makes it to this total already.

We still cannot run any club games just yet but please put your names down and we let you know when we will be able to get these events underway.

Provided we can get pennant underway by end of October the Murray playing area match committee have reworked some dates and we will be able complete the planned season. It does mean though that if any match in the Saturday pennant is heated or washed out during the season it will be abandoned, as no spare days will be available.

In the meantime here is a link to site that gives good, clear and concise coaching tips for all bowlers and it does not matter if you are an old bowler or a newer bowler. The tips are great and we can all do with a revision of what we have learnt before or of any bad habits we have developed. It can be found at www.youtube.com and search for Canadian bowler technical difficulties. More videos that are already there will be added in the future.

Weekly News 12th. September 2021

The Men’s singles championship has now been listed on the notice board with a start date of 2nd. October, so hopefully we will be able to squeeze it in as planned, but once again it will depend a bit on what happens in the next few weeks with regard to what restrictions are still in place by the time it comes around to be played.

At the moment it looks like restrictions for the Victorian side have eased a bit but in NSW it is still a no go as far as organised sport is concerned. With that said the ladies of the club are meeting tomorrow for “a roll up” so ladies get down at 10.00am and enjoy an unorganised “roll up”

The club has advised the following:-

” Saturday 25th September, 10.00 am start. Given the uncertain times due to covid restrictions, which is making it impossible to organise inter-club pennant practice matches, the pennant selectors have decided to hold a club practice match on Saturday 25th starting at 10.00 am. which will be followed by a sausage sizzle. You will then be able to go and watch the AFL grand final”

A sheet is now on the board for names to put up.

Weekly News 5th. September 2021

Covid restrictions are still interfering with any bowls programs we may have had, so nothing to report on in the way of bowls results.

We just have to do the right thing in restricting our movements, getting vaccinated, staying apart and isolating etc. and hopefully the restrictions will ease, for regional areas at least.

Obviously some of our events will either have to be abandoned, or at least have dates changed so it will be up to everyone to stay informed this year as our programs that will be in the club book will be different to that planned. Already we have been informed that the men’s and ladies 21 up will have to be postponed. Hopefully they will be able to be played in the next few weeks but in the meantime the sheets will remain up for names and a new starting date will be advised once the NSW and Vic members are able to compete. All other dates, including opening days etc. will be advised once it is known that restrictions are lifted.

In the meantime all members be aware that a new web site is now up and running for the new region of Goulburn/Murray and you can find it at https://cgm.bowls.com.au/home

This will be the site from whence you will be able to get all your results from pennant and State events during the year together with any announcements that affect bowls in our region.

Have a look at the site and could I suggest that you put the address in your favourites list for future use.

Weekly News 29th August 2021

OK everybody, nothing has changed since last week, except the calandar days keep rolling on therefore our dates for our events are being thrown out the window with the bathwater.

Everything is now up for question and we may even have to cancel or postpone some events especially at the start of this season. The calandar is extremely full and we will need everyone’s assisantance to get through the season’s events. Until we know further of when lockdowns will cease, stay tuned and we will let you know when we will be able to get underway.

On Tuesday 28th. September at our Club ,there will be a Goulburn Murray meeting of all the Clubs in our playing area (delegates meeting) for an information session at which time Clubs will be distributed with Goulburn Murray booklets as well as other material for the upcoming season.

In the meantime, if you are interested and want a preview, there is a copy of the booklet at: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:06458d4f-8cc4-4f56-aa16-32db83b173c0

Weekly News 22nd August 2021

Lockdowns on both sides of the border means there have been no bowls to report on.It looks like we are going to be in a difficult situation again this bowls season with covid restrictions on both sides of the border. As a consequence, it will be important to keep abreast of what is happening, bowls Club wise, as it may well be necessary to keep changing dates etc. around as things change.

Team app will be important for all members to have on their phones or computers etc. so we can keep everyone informed.

At this stage the ladies have made the decision to continue with the opening of ladies social bowls on Monday 30th. at 12.00pm. if it is possible. They apologise to the Victorian ladies but feel that they need to start if they can. However if, as expected, the lockdown continues they will start on the next available Monday at 1pm. as per a normal Monday social bowls day without an opening day.

11th. September is currently set down for opening day and at this stage will be on that day so names down on sheet on notice board to assist with catering please.

At this stage 21 up and open triples games are going ahaead as planned so names down for these events please. Closing dates are 31st. August for Men’s 21 up and 6th. September for ladies 21 up. Closing date for the triples is 10th. September.

Weekly News 15th. August 2021

Covid and State lockdowns are certainly making it difficult for everybody to plan their playing of bowls and tournaments. We will all just have to go week to week until things settle down.( if they do ). Currently this particular week we now have a total lockdown for all of NSW and restrictions from the Victorian side of the border, consequently there will be no Keith’s Friday this coming Friday. We are not sure yet if the planned spraying of the Keith Mellier green will go ahead however the Vin Toohey green is open and available for people to “exercise” under current NSW lockdown rules provided you are within 5 klm’s of the green.

Winners of last Fridays bowls, where 36 bowlers attended were Di Nye and Peter Wood with 19 shots up ,closely followed by Geoff Brentnall and Mike Whelan with 18 up on a countback from Bob Thatcher and Mick Crawford who also had +18 but 1 less end win. Best first game winners were Peter Buller and Joan Boyer with 17 up and best second game winners were Kevin Kennedy and Bill Hoog with 19 shots up. The Jackpot did not go off and is now worth just over $120.00 the next time we can play.

Winners of the medley pairs last Tuesday were John and Karen Bruce with John Sullivan and Gavan Cullen close behind as runners up. Graham Beer and John Wilson were in third place. Next Medley pairs is planned for 14th. September.

Our bowls season is coming closer and our Ladies social bowls day opening will be on Monday 23rd August and bowls events are being planned for early September and Mid September to enable all our Club events to be fitted in. Sheets are currently on the board for both Men’s and Ladies 21 up and for the open triples.

Men’s 21 up will start on Wednesday 8th September and Ladies 21 up will start on Monday 13th. September. Triples will start Saturday 24th. September so remember, names need to be down 8 days before those dates.

The official opening day will be on Saturday 11th. September at 4pm where some entertainment and a two course meal will be on after a bowls shoot out. So get your name down for that on the notice boards at the Club sometime between now and end of August.

Let us hope that none of the current restrictions are in place come September, or there will be difficult times ahead to get all events played on time and players will maybe, have to be flexible with dates to enable things to get done, but more on that later if need be.

Weekly News 8th August 2021

Keith’s Friday was held without our Victorian members owing to them being in lockdown. Playing an organised sport was seemingly allowed but coming into the clubhouse and travelling more than 5k was banned so they weren’t able to attend. It was a very good roll up though, we had 32 players with the winners of the day being Karen Bruce and Carol Wigg with 13 up for the day. Runners up were Liz Ewing and Archie Ellis with 8 up. Best first game winners were Fran Thatcher and Ruth Burnett with 9 up, best second game winners were the Cullen partnership of Jan and Gavan with 5 up.

Names that I missed out last week reporting were Ray Nye and Mick Crawford as winners and Faye Neal and Ken Anderson as runners up. I hope they accept my apology.

Medley pairs is this Tuesday (10th August) and you have until Monday (9th August) to get your name in to play. Results of course will be advised in next weeks’ notes.

Pennant dates have now been advised, and definitely will start on 15th and 16th October. Draws are now displayed on the Club notice boards if you are interested. Practice matches and Club practice dates will be advised, pending Covid, as soon as possible.

Weekly News 1st August 2021

First day back and the Jackpot goes off! Not just once but to three couples who shared the prize money of over $190.00. The winning couples, who all had -16 as their score for the day were: Mike Whelan and Pam O’Dwyer, Liz Ewing and Ruth Campbell and Gordon Bennett with Rae Koch. Well done to all these couples, it was good to see it go off and to some loyal supporters too.

32 bowlers attended Fridays’ bowling with Ray Nye and partner winners scoring +16. The runners up had +12 which were Ken Anderson and his partner. Best first game winners were Peter Russell and Bill Hoog with +18 and best second game winners with +13 were Ken Newton and Phil Hodge. Unfortunately my dog appears to have eaten the notes so I don’t have all names so maybe we can catch up next week if the winners can come forward and let me know.

As stated above the big jackpot went off, but it starts again this week with already $90.00 in the bank, so come on down for a shot at winning it. Names in by Friday 12.30 pm please.

Tuesday 10th. August is our first medley pairs for the new season so keep that date in mind and maybe see a way to play. Single entries are taken so just put your name down and the match committee will do their best to partner you up with someone.

Dates are not yet confirmed as to when pennant will start this year but it does appear to be around the 16th October so it is not that far away.

 

Weekly News 25th. July 2021

If it’s not the weather, it is Covid 19. Sixteen brave souls fronted on Friday for Keith’s Friday social bowls on a rather cold July day.

Winners of the day were Karen Bruce and Gavan Cullin with +18 , runners up with plus 6 were Bob Adams and Des Toohey. Best first game winners were John Bruce and Bill Hoog with plus 10 and best second game winners with plus 9 were Ken Newton and Jan Cullin. Congratulations to the winners.

The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $180.00 this Friday. Names in by 12.30 please.

The Cobram/Barooga RSL have forwarded us the following and it is up to you if you want to attend or not as per the invitation.

“Good afternoon Barooga bowlers, families and friends

As we, or our loved ones, age and experience difficulties with everyday living in our homes we need to know what options for assistance and care are available.

It is never too early to have conversations about this important subject so that we are prepared when decisions have to be made.

People of all ages in our community are invited to a free, no obligation information session on Monday 9th August at 1.30pm at Cobram Bowling Club.

Guest speakers Kade Beasley and Michelle Wyatt will address both the financial and care questions and options.

Even if you are already receiving assistance in your home, are you aware of the decisions that need to be made should there come a time when you may need to relocate from your home?

This event is open to everyone in our community, so please share this message with your members. And your members are welcome to onforward it too.

For catering purposes, please RSVP before Friday 6th August to cobrambarooga.rsl@gmail.com, or call 0407 040 208.

Regards

Glenda Mann

Secretary

Cobram Barooga RSL Sub-Branch

0407 040 208

Remember, “ Old Age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative” “

Weekly News 17th. July 2021

Weather and Covid combined to spoil the Friday bowls. For the first time for quite awhile there was no “Keith’s Friday” bowls last Friday, therefore no details to report this week.

I can report of a whisper that I have heard. It appears the match committee of the Murray Bowls playing area have been able to accommodate all club’s requests as to which division they wanted to play in next season. This means that we will have teams in divisions 1,2,3 & 4 for the 2021/22 season. Further details will follow when available. This has not yet been officially confirmed but is a whisper your reporter has heard.

Weather permitting “Keith’s Friday” will be on again next Friday so names down please or ring the club on the Friday before 12.30 pm for a 1.30 pm start.

 

Weekly News 11th. July 2021

Well the weather looked after us this week and on a fine Friday, 32 bowlers decided it was time to get out and have a practice, at the same time enjoy the competition and maybe win a jackpot.

Peter Russell and Geoff Brentnall found their form and combined to win the day with a score of +18. That makes it two weeks in a row Geoff has been amongst the money.

Runners up, with a very good score of +16, were Di Nye and Graeme Hickey, close but not quite good enough. Best first game winners were the combination of Ken Newton and Jon O’Dwyer with +11 and best second game went to Marita O’Kane and Sue Hodge with +9. The jackpot did not go off and will be worth over $140.00 this week.

Names in for this Friday by 12.30pm on the Friday for a 1.30pm start and enjoy some winter bowling.

Weekly News 3rd. July 2021

On a cold blustery day, 24 brave souls played in Keith’s Friday attempting to win the jackpot. Unfortunately the jackpot did not go off so is now worth $130.00 this week.
Winners of the day however were Ken Anderson and Mick Crawford with a good score of plus18. Runners up were Joan Boyer and her partner close behind with plus16. Best first game went to Ken Newton and Bob Thatcher with plus 10. Best last game went to Peter Wood and Geoff Brentnall with a good score of plus 19.
Names can be entered for next week on the sheet at the club or ring the club on Friday morning up to 12.30pm.

Weekly News 26th. June 2021

Bowls on Friday had a good roll up of 24 players and we had two teams that couldn’t be seperated at the end of the day. Both had +24 shots and 13 ends so it was decided to share the winner and runner up prize.

Phil Hodge and Peter Russell plus John Sullivan and his partner were the players involved. Best first game winners were Ray Wright and Rae Koch with + 6 Best second game winners with +10 were Fran Thatcher and Ken Newton.

The jackpot will be worth $116.00 next week so come on down and have a go at winning it. All welcome.

Weekly News 20th. June 2021

Well bowls has now eased off a bit with our Club only running Keith’s Friday each and every Friday so that is about all I can report on for awhile, I hope you all understand.

Last Friday in temperate weather we had 24 bowlers (6 Rinks) playing with the winners for the day being:

Best first game, Gavan Cullin and Fay Neale with +8

Best Second game, Quentin Pettit and Ken Anderson with +5

Runners Up: Mick Crawford and Michael Whelan with +9 over the two games.

Winners: Jan Cullen (Birthday Girl) and Peter Wood with +12 over two games.

Results of the special delegates meeting held at our Club last Tuesday, where the delegates had to vote on a proposal put up by the board of Goulburn Murray, that pennant teams remain as they were last season. After much discussion this was voted on with a 6/6 vote resulting, so the proposal was lost and it will be 12 players (3 rinks) in division one, two and three next season with division four remaining at two rinks as this was what was voted on the Annual General Meeting.

This means all clubs will now be submitting to the Goulburn Murray board and hence the Murray playing area match committee, details as to how many teams and in what divisions they would prefer to play in next season. In other words it will be like a clean sheet with teams reshuffled to fit within divisions so we will await the match committee decisions with interest.

Weekly News 6th. June 2021

Ok, before the bowls news, we have some important news regarding restrictions imposed upon us by the NSW government.

NSW have banned Victorians, (all Victorians) until at least midnight Thursday, from visiting Clubs, pubs etc. to eat or drink. Victorians can come and exercise, play bowls etc. but cannot get a drink or food from the bowling club. Now if this decree is still in place on Friday it will affect the Keith’s Friday event as we cannot supply food or drink for our Victorian members. We can all still play but will understand if Victorians can’t be bothered if they can’t have a cheese and bickies and/or a drink afterwards.

It all depends on what happens after an announcement from the NSW government on Thursday. So at this stage it is all going ahead on Friday, but if it still stands as is after Thursday, Victorian members who have their names down can ring and cancel if they wish on the Friday morning.

Winners of bowls on Friday 4th were Len Magee and Fred Pinnuck with a score of +12. Runners up were Karen Bruce and Ken Anderson with +11. Bill Hoog and Mike Whelan had a score of +10 so just missed out, but won best first game with +9. Best second game winners were Pam O’Dwyer and Ed Coulstock with +12.

The jackpot did not go off and will be worth $70.50 this coming week.

Secretary John announced to all, that the replacing of the Vin Toohey green surface (top green) has been approved and arrangements made with Tiger Turf to come and do the work before the start of the new pennant season.

16 students from the Anglican school attended last Friday morning and enjoyed their first try at playing bowls. Thanks to the helpers who turned up to help educated these students in the fine art of bowling. You never know some day one may be a champion. They will be back again on Wednesday morning (9.00am) as well as the Friday (11.00am) so if you can find yourself free to give a hand please do come down on either day. Your help is appreciated by the students.

Weekly News 30/5/21

On Friday we had 20 bowlers enjoying the bowling in reasonable weather for this time of the year. Your correspondent left his notes behind so from memory who won the day and winners overall were Gavan Cullen and Di Nye from Ken Anderson and Marita O’Kane. Best first game winners were Mike Whelan and Quentin Pettit. Best second game winners were Fred Pinnuck and Jo Pettit with a score of +8 and lo and behold the jackpot went off again, That’s two weeks in a row!
Fred Pinnuck and Jo Pettit shared the jackpot of $77.00 so that made it a good day for this pair. The jackpot this week will start off again with over $60.00 in the pot so come down and have a go at winning. You never know, you could go home with money in your pocket.
Last Friday your Club’s committee met and selected the following as your selectors for the coming year.
Men’s: Ray Nye, Ray Wright, Peter Ware and Ian Smethurst.
Women’s: Ruth Burnett, Liz Ewing, Carol Cox, Carol Wigg and Karen Bruce.
We wish all these people the best of luck and hope they have a stress free season.

Weekly News 23/5/21

I said in last weeks’ notes that I hoped the weather holds up for the RSL weekend, well did it what! A beautiful three days of perfect weather starting on the Friday saw the bowlers, and visitors enjoy the bowling on our greens. From around Victoria, six RSL teams of 4 rinks each competed for the Edinbourgh shield which is held annually. The winners from the Barooga section were Kyneton RSL with Barooga RSL coming in second. Scores were Kyneton 10 points, 245 up 187 down,

Barooga 6 points 245 up 210 down. It is fair to say that the Kyneton players were excited with their win and the hospitality shown by our club.

On Friday we had a lot of the RSL players join us for the Keith’s Friday social game, so in total 44 players played. Winners of the day were the combination of Ruth Burnett and Ray Wright who filled in to assist on the day with a score of +28. Runners up were Ken Anderson and Chelsea Clancy with +22.

Bill Hoog and Mario McCallef had best first game with +13 and two visitors in Harold Gould and J Kappler won best second game with +23

The jackpot of $222.40 went off to two visitors, Craig Lucas and Dave Hoffman who with a score of -3 , took home the money. Jackpot this week will now start off with $77.00 in the bank.

Special General Meeting and A.G.M. of Murray Bowls.

Before last nights (Mon) A.G.M of the now defunct Murray Bowls Division, a special general meeting of the delegates was held to discuss RECOMMENDATIONS to the new incoming Match Committee of Goulburn Murray’s playing area committee.
The following items and the recommendations are:-
Mid week pennant to move to either Tuesday or Wednesday was defeated on a vote 5 for and 5 against so motion is defeated.
That all matches in Saturday and Friday Pennant be of 21 ends straight through. -Carried
3 rinks of 4 players for all grades except division four. – Carried
Changes to finals eligibility – Defeated
If 21 ends to be played a green fee of $5.00 to be charged. – Defeated
It is stressed that this does not mean that this is the way we will be playing next season as these items were discussed as recommendations to the incoming match committee of the Murray playing area who will be elected at the inaugural A.G.M. of Murray Goulburn Division next Monday at Shepparton at 11.00am
Following the general meeting, the Annual General Meeting of Murray Bowls was held and two life memberships of Murray Bowls were awarded to Warren Blanch and to Allan Rogers, two members who have put a lot into Murray Bowls over the decades and congratulations to both of these members.
It was also mentioned during the meeting that Umpires are desperately needed to ensure we all enjoy our game and that funding may be available via a sports grant to assist, so if interested in umpiring please let John Bruce know.

Weekly News 16th. May 2021

Keith’s Friday bowls was on again last Friday where 24 bowlers played in reasonable weather to enjoy a game of bowls and attempt to win some “play” money or win the “big” money involved in the jackpot which was worth just over $200.00. It did not go off and is now worth $223.00 this week.

Winners of the day were Michael Whelan and Bruce McKenzie with a good score of +24, runners up were Ken Anderson and Pam O’Dwyer with a score of +13 and 13 ends won. Also on +13 but with 12 ends were Billy Hoog and Bob Bamford but they did manage to win the best second game with +9. Best first game winners were Archie Ellis and Helen Quinn with +11.

On Sunday we had the Vin Toohey memorial triples tournament of three games, where after each game players played in a different position to their last game. 90 bowlers competed and the winners of the day were :-1st – Gerald Rothe; Ray Nye and Peter Buller (Barooga). 2nd – Neville Ingram; Brenda Ingram and Alan Vinecombe (Barooga/Cobram). 3rd – Bob Bowman; Ian Cameron and Helen Bowman (Tocumwal). Photos to follow next week.

Next weekend on the 23rd./24th. we have the playing of the R.S.L. Edinburgh shield where R.S.L. bowlers from around the State of Victoria play for the Shield. Hopefully the weather holds up for this weekend.

Weekly News 9th. May 2021

Things have quietened down a bit now but we still have the Vin Toohey pairs on next Sunday the 16th. and RSL Edinburgh shield the weekend after.

Keith’s Friday keeps going every Friday so get yourself down to enjoy a social game and keep in trim for the season ahead.

Last Friday the winners were Mike Whelan and Brenda Ingram with +23 with runners up being John Canning and Des Toohey with +16. Best first game winners was decided on shots up as both had a score of +2. Bob Thatcher and Peter Russell had 5 ends won whilst Fred Pinnuck and Fran Thatcher (the winners) had 6 ends won. Archie Ellis and Carol Cox won best second game with a score of +5. The jackpot is safe for another week and is now worth $200.00.

It is with regret we advise the passing of Lance Jenkins one of our esteemed members who passed away peacefully at Irvine house last Thursday the 6th. May. His funeral will be at St. Margarets Church, Cobram Wednesday 19th. at 1.30pm.

Weekly News 2nd. May 2021

A big thank you to all the helpers who turned up on Friday morning to assist in a general “tidy up” in preparation for the annual Peaches ‘N’ Cream tournament held over the weekend.

It was good to see so many members interested in assisting and proud to present our Club in it’s best condition to our visitors during the tournament.

The tournament was run in a different format this time around, with 6 games being played over the weekend. Three played Saturday and Sunday in perfect weather.

Before the tournament, on the Friday night, a 1 bowl shoot out was played with members and entrants in the Peaches N Cream tournament enjoying a fun night attempting to win the RACV accommodation voucher. This was won in the end by Ray Parks from Cobram.

Thanks to our members who assisted over the weekend in the kitchen preparing meals for the bowlers and to our umpires and anybody else who helped, a big thank you.

The first three winners of the tournament were :-

Winners, Alex Simms, C Owen and J. Occhicini from Clayton 12 points,

Brett Wright, Ray Emerson and Rob George (Kyabram) runners up with 10 pts.

Third was Michael Szabo, Wayne Lowrie and Larry Seely also on 10 points.

The only other bowls played this week was Keith’s Friday who also enjoyed very pleasant weather to play their games. 24 bowlers played and the winners were Gerald Rothe and Fran Thatcher with a great score of +28 and the runners up were Tony Lee (Visitor) and Bob Thatcher with +14. Best first game winners with +3 were Karen Bruce and Faye Neal. Best second game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Carol Wigg with +14. The jackpot did not go off and was helped to swell it’s amount via an auction for a bunch of proteas supplied by Geoff Brentnall which yielded $20.00, so the jackpot is now worth $186.00 this week.

A reminder to those that are interested, the final A.G.M. of Murray Bowls will be held Monday the 17th. at Cobram Bowling Club at 7.30pm. The final A.G.M. of the previous Central Goulburn Murray Division will be at 10.00am. on the 24th. May at Shepparton Park Bowls Club, followed by the inaugural A.G.M. of the newly formed Division of Murray Goulburn where the election of the new board and committees will take place. If you are interested in becoming a board member or a member of the committees that will be formed to run our playing area, then please submit your application prior to the 11th. May. Forms available from our secretary, John Bruce.

 

Weekly News 25th. April 2021

At last Monday social bowls for ladies they played two games of triples, 6 ends. The winning team consisted of Jill Toohey, Carol Cox and Helen Quinn. This Monday (26th) will be the last social Monday till next season gets underway with our wayward travellers returning. Ladies please bring a share plate.

Keith’s Friday saw 24 bowlers enjoining a social game of 3 bowl pairs. Winners of the day were Faye Neal and Ruth Burnett with +9. Runners up were Fred Pinnuck and Karen Bruce with +8. Best first game winners were Len Magee and Val Linquist with a very good score of +18 and best second game winners were Geoff Brentnall and Peter Russell with +11.

The jackpot is safe for another week and will be worth $140.00 next Friday.

Next Friday we are having a working party at 9.00am just to do a bit of general clean up in preparation for Peaches N Cream which is on next weekend. If you can spare a bit of time on Friday morning it would be helpful and then maybe think about playing in the afternoon.

With the starting of Peaches N Cream we will be having a one bowl shoot out at 5.00pm so come and join in on that as well. It is open to everyone and will cost just $2.00 to enter. Names will go in the hat for the draw and you get 1 bowl to get closest to the jack. Should be fun and a very good prize donated by RACV is on offer.

Now, on Saturday we held the A.G.M. and Presentation Day. Before the A.G.M. we had a general meeting to discuss the Club’s views on the upcoming notices of motion that will be brought up at the Murray Bowls A.G.M.
A lively meeting ensured and the views of you, the members, were noted and will be voted on at the Murray Bowls A.G.M. by your delegates.

At the A.G.M. the new office bearers for season 2021/22 were elected and are as follows:

General Committee:- Pres. Ken Newton

Vice Pres. Peter Linquist

Secretary/Treasurer John Bruce

Asst. Sec/Treasurer Col Campbell

Carol Cox

Val Toohey

Ruth Burnett

Peter Ware

Graham Cobban

Men’s Match Committee

Archie Ellis

Bob Adams

Ken Newton

Peter Linquist

Ladies Match Committee

Val Linquist

Val Toohey

Karen Bruce

Fran Thatcher

Ruth Burnett

Property Stewards

Colin Campbell/Ruth Burnett

Selection Committee Is selected by the General Committee and will be advised after they meet.

Presentations were made to the various trophy winners following the meeting and congratulations to all the trophy winners for season 2020/21.

Weekly News 18th. April 2021

The results of share the wealth last Tuesday – there were four three game winners. The winners were G Rothe & L Magee, second was P Velardo & I Wood, Third was K Ralph & R Glover and fourth was R Emerson & G Ashcroft and best third game was D Toohey & V Kendall.

Small number of ladies enjoyed a fun morning of social bowls on a cool Monday last week. They played 10 ends with 5 ends playing only backhand followed by 5 ends forehand.

Winners were Val Linquist, Ruth Burnett and Karen Bruce.

The final of the Club’s open triples was played last Friday morning with the team of Peter Russell, Gavan Cullen and Brian Baldwin winning over Carol Wigg, Ken Newton and Mick Crawford.

Most of these players then stayed on to compete in Keith’s Friday which was much appreciated.

Keith’s Friday had 24 players competing. Winners were Archie Ellis and Marita O’Kane with +12. Runners up were Karen Bruce and Peter Russell with +11. Best first game winners were Mick Crawford and John Bruce with +9. With the best second game we had two teams on +6 with 6 ends each and a similar score of 11/5 we decided to do a draw for a winner and it was Bruce McKenzie and Ruth Burnett who won from Rob Thatcher and Fred Pinnuck.

Thanks to those members who responded to the working bee called for last Wednesday. They replaced the plinth carpet on the two greens on the Club house ends. This smartens up the surrounds in time for our upcoming tournaments.

Don’t forget the Annual General Meeting of our Club is on this coming weekend, Saturday 24th. at 2.00pm. followed by the presentation of trophies to our Club winners. Important matters will be discussed at the A.G.M. to gauge our Club’s response to future changes to playing conditions that will be discussed at the next meeting of the Murray Bowls.

Weekly News 11th. April 2021

First off congratulations to our own Cheryl Townsing and Kerry Ralph in winning the Murray Bowls Women’s Champion of Champion Pairs. They played Chris Dunn and Marg McDonald from Cobram. There are no scores up on Bowlslink but it is believed they were about 17 up and did not need to play last couple of ends, so well done.

Secondly a working bee has been organised for this Wednesday morning (14th.) at 9.00/9.30am to attend to some edging on the greens. If you can assist, it would be appreciated.

The last men’s trade day of the season was played last Thursday at Numurkah Golf where the Numurkah Golf team of Geoff Sutcliffe, Jack Dell and David Dawes were the winners. Runners up were Peter Velardo, Gary Presnall and Andy LeVerie. Best first game winners were Gerald Rothe, Ray Nye and Greg Thorne, best second game winners were Tony Smith, Bill ? and Trevor Cobbledick. Best third game winners were Vic Kendall, Richard Palzach and Peter Buller and best last game went to Allen Clarke, Noel Newham and Russell Morris.

The Jackpot of $950.00 did not go off, so next season it will start off with a very healthy balance for some lucky bowlers to win.

A last minute reminder that the Share the Wealth event is being played this Tuesday (13th.) so if you want to enter, get your name in quick to Graeme Ashcroft as there may be a chance that a spot is available for you.

Keith’s Friday had 20 bowlers attend to try to win their jackpot but it did not go off and will now be worth $114.30 this week.

Winners of the day were the combination of Ruth Burnett and Bill Hoog with +14. Runners up were Bob Thatcher and Ken Newton with +6. Best first game winners were Karen and John Bruce with +4. Best second game winners was decided on ends as two teams finished equal. Fred Pinnuck and Peter Buller as well as Geoff Brentnall and John Sullivan had +5 however as Fred and Peter had 5 ends and Geoff and John had 7, Geoff and John were the winners.

Don’t forget, if you want a game of bowls on a Monday night that it is still being run but in a different format so get your name in before 6.30 pm and enjoy a social game.

Don’t forget the A.G.M./Presentation day on 24th. April. Names in, on notice board or by ringing Val Linquist please.

Weekly News 4th. April2021

Well not much in actual bowls to report on other than the Club open triples is now on and teams are in the act of completing rounds. More to follow on that later.

Ladies trade day was played last Wednesday at Barooga where 14 teams played. Winners of the day where the Tocumwal team of Judy Harvey, Effie Eaton and Helen Bowman. Runners up were the Barooga combination of Cheryl Townsing, Carol Cox and Elaine Rothe.

The game selected for best game was the second game and the winners were Ruth Burnett, Jan Cullen and Helen Quinn.

Monday night bowls commenced in it’s new format last Monday 29th. March with 20 bowlers attending. No other details available.

Keith’s Friday was played last Friday with 24 bowlers attending. Gerald Rothe was drawn with Peter Buller and between them they had two good wins to win overall with a score of +36 which was more than enough to win the day. Ruth Burnett was drawn with her father, Geoff Brentnall and they were runners up with a score of +19. Best first game winners with a score of +4 were Quentin Pettit and Bob Adams and best second game winners were Bill Hoog and Ray Wright with +11. The Jackpot did not go off and will be worth approx. $95.00 this coming Friday. Names in before 12.30 pm please.

Peaches and Cream need a couple of entries and would like another Barooga Team. Names please to Peter Linquist A.S.A.P.

Entries also required for Share the Wealth on Tuesday 13th April so if you can see your way clear to play then please get your name down now.

Murray Bowls presentation day is Sunday 18th. April at the Barooga Sporties Jam Bar at 1.00pm. Names were due to be in by now but if you contact John Bruce he may be able to get you in.

Our A.G.M. is on Saturday 24th. April at 2.00pm followed by our presentations to our trophy winners and then a tea prepared by our ladies that is sure to please. Names are needed urgently for catering purposes so if you are planning on attending then names down please on notice board.

The amalgamation of the three previous playing areas into one is progressing smoothly with the new constitution approved by Bowls Vic and is ready for the A.G.M. of the previous C. G. M. board which is planned for 24th. May. After this date the new board will be elected under the name of Goulburn Murray and will be responsible for the running of bowls in two playing areas. (Murray and Goulburn). Nominations for the new board will open shortly and should you be interested in nominating for the board, you can contact Archie Ellis who is our delegate for Murray on the existing board.

It should be noted that there is no real change to bowling conditions at this stage, but there may well be after the elections when the new match committee for our playing area is elected.

Weekly News 28th. March 2021

Congratulations to this year’s premiership winners.

In Saturday pennant. Wunghnu won division 1, Cobram division 2, Jerilderie division 3 and Numurkah4 won division 4 defeating Numurkah3. Friday pennant winners were Cobram in division 1 and Tocumwal in division 2.

Well done to all these teams.

It was an honour for our own Elaine Blizzard to present the medals to the winning division 1 side, Cobram, at Berrigan last Friday. An honour I am sure Elaine was pleased to receive after all the years of service she has given to playing bowls in the Murray division.

Last week we saw the final of the ladies 21 up and the final of the men’s 100 up being played. Kerry Ralph won the 21 up against a determined Val Linquist and John Bruce defeated Gordon Bennett in a high standard game, worthy of a final. Congratulations to these people in making it to the final and of course the winners.

Barooga has a ladies trade day on Wednesday which may well be the last of the season as Nathalia have cancelled their ladies trade day the week after. So ladies please get along and support this event.

A reminder also to all ladies that this Monday (29th March) there is no social bowls, as the Club rooms are being sprayed for spiders and other crawling insects. 🙂

On Friday we had 24 bowlers playing Keith’s Friday where the winners were the combination of Ruth Burnett and Karen Bruce with a score of +11. Runners up were Brian Baldwin and Kevin Kennedy with +7. Best first game went to Bill Hoog and Ken Anderson with +11 and best second game winners were Tex Penna and John Sullivan with +12. The jackpot did not go off and is already built up to over $80.00.

Keith’s Friday will be on again this Friday (Good Friday) so names down please by 12.30 either via the notice board or by phone on the day.

The Club triples draw has been completed and is on the notice board and has also been posted on Team Ap. Please ensure all games are played before due date.

Again, a reminder, the Annual General Meeting/Presentation Day with a tea afterwards is on Saturday 24th. April. Names on notice board please to assist with catering.

Weekly News 21st March 2021

Well we were lucky with the weather! Not with bowls.

The preliminary finals were played on Friday for our division 1 Mid Week team who played Tocumwal at Cobram. In a tight game, unfortunately they lost by 2 shots, which was a disappointment to the team but we must congratulate all who played for the side during the year in making it thus far. Well done and there is always next year.

That is it for our Club as far as pennant goes for this season which has been a very difficult year for all concerned but well done to all pennant players for the effort put in for the year.

Congratulations to Kerry Ralph and Cheryl Townsing for making it to the semi final of Champion of Champion Pairs scheduled to be played Sunday 21st..

Ladies Social Monday played 15th. March was won by Kerry Ralph and Rae Koch.

Keith’s Friday was played with 12 souls fronting to enjoy a social game of bowls. With the finals now out of the way for our Club, more people joining in would be nice from now on. Come along and enjoy bowls and a chance to win some money, especially as the jackpot builds up..

Winners last Friday were Ray Wright and Brian Baldwin with a good score of +12 with runners up being Kevin Kennedy and Graeme Hickey with +5. Mike Whelan and Bruce McKenzie won the best first game prize after being equal with John Canning and Fred Pinnuck on +1 and ends equal as well. Best second game winners were Archie Ellis and Geoff Brentnall with +2

The big news was that the jackpot went off with Des Toohey and Jim Escott sharing the prise, worth $110.40. Well done to the both of them. Next week the jackpot starts again worth over $60.00.

Again a reminder that the A.G.M and Presentation day is set down for Saturday 24th. April at 2.00pm.

Weekly News 31st. Jan. 2021

First off some catch ups. Ruth Burnett played in the semi’s of the Champion of Champions Sunday 24^th. but unfortunately lost to Sue Jamison from Picola Bowling Club.

The “lost” results from the trade day at Numurkah have been located and they are:

Winners of the day were D Hansen, C Philpot and R Dixon. Runners up were L Vinecombe, A Vinecombe & D Collie. Best 1^st. game winners were G Ashcroft, P Russell and G Cullen. Best 2^nd. game winners were R Seen, G Roulston & P. Rees. Best 3^rd. was M Lewis, A West & K Johnston and best 4^th. was R Smith and team from Cobram. Ash Haynes and team from Finley had a go at the jackpot of $750.00 but were not able to win it.

Trade day this past week was at Nathalia and the winners were Pat Quinane, Ron Dougherty and Brian Doyle from Cobram. Runners up were Jack Dell, Gary Edis and Geoff Sutcliffe from Numurkah Golf. Third was Peter Russell, Ken Newton and Peter Linquist from Barooga. Best first game was Tony Smith’s team from Picola. Best second game was Joe Greco’s team from Kyabram. Best third game was Tony Turner’s team from Finley.

Pennant this week was not so hot for our Club with both the Mid Week pennant sides losing and Saturday division 2 losing by 11 shots to Katandra. Division 1 in Saturday pennant had a good win over Cobram with 2 rinks up and 2 down whilst division 3 had a big win over Cobram by 19 shots.

The State regional finals for 60 & over men’s and ladies singles will be played at Mooroopna Golf on Wednesday 3^rd. February with our own Ian Smethurst and Loris Houlihan from Numurkah Golf representing our region. The following Wednesday Ian Smethurst and Jeff Nisbet play in the 60 & over pairs and Kerry Ralph and Cheryl Townsing play in the Woman’s event. Both games are again at Mooroopna Golf.

Some Club events are coming up and the match committee would love to see as many entries as possible. Dates are:

Share the wealth on the 9/02/21

The next Barooga trade day is on 25/02/21.

The club open triples – closing date is 25/03/21, first round to be played on or before 30/03/21.

The club open fours – closing date is 21/02/21, first round to be played on or before 3/03/21.

The club 100 Up -closing date is 5/03/21, first round to be played on or before 14/03/21

The ladies 21 Up entry sheet is also on the board and is requireing entries

It has been decided that pennant practice will be now start at 5.00pm on a Wednesday and Bob Adams will taking charge of practice. Please come along at that time and let’s all put in a solid practice with Bob in charge. Remember time is 5.00pm.

Talking of time it has also been decided that Keith’s Friday will start at the earlier time of 10.00am from now on so if you can see your way clear to have a roll on a Friday get your name down or ring before 9.00am on a Friday.

Friday’s Keith’s Friday was washed out but here is the story that was going to be told.

Four retired truck drivers are in Ballarat and as they walk down the street they notice a sign outside a pub saying “ Old Timers Bar, all drinks 10cents”

They look at each other then go in thinking this is too good to be true. They walk up to the bar and order 4 whiskies and coke. The bartender says fine and pours the drinks saying “That will be 40 cents please” The four men look at each other , pay the 40 cents and can’t believe their good luck.

They finish their drinks and order another round and again the bartender says “ 40 cents please fellows” They pay their 40 cents but curiosity is more than they can stand. Finally one of the guys says to the bartender “ How can you afford to serve good drinks such as these for the price ?” The bartender says he is a retired tailor from Sydney and always wanted to own a bar. “Last year I won 25 million in the lottery so I decided to open this place. Every drink costs 10 cents, beer, wine, top shelf stuff, it’s all the same. 10 cents a drink”

Wow! Says the bloke who asked the question. That’s quite a story.

The four men sip their drinks and couldn’t help notice seven other people at the end of the bar who didn’t have drinks in front of them, and hadn’t ordered anything the whole time they were there. One of the four men gestures at the seven at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, “What’s with them?”. The bartender replies “ Oh they are all lawn bowlers from the bowls club over the road, they are waiting for happy hour when drinks are half price”.

Weekly News 24th. Jan 2021

Unfortunately your correspondent lost last week’s trade day results so my apologies for not being able to advise the winners.

Keith’s Friday played early in the morning due to forecasted heat and the winners were:

Winners of the day with +25, were Peter Buller and Val Linquist. Runners up were, Ken Newton and his future son in law Troy Sipthorp, with +14. Joan Boyer and Karen Bruce won the first game with a good score of +10 and Ruth Burnett and her father, Geoffrey Brentnall had +7 to win best second game.

The jackpot went off with Ken Newton and Troy winning $90.00 between them. Jackpot this week will be $50.00 plus the fines we collected last Friday.

No pennant for the Friday Pennant players this last week however Saturday pennant played the round 4 that had been heated out earlier in the season. This also was started early, at 9.30am and it is believed that this was the first time all Saturday pennant had played early, so history was created. Division one lost out to Finley by 8 shots two rinks up, two down. Division 2 lost also, with 2 rinks up, 2 down by 13 shots, however division 3 came out trumps with 2 rinks up and 1 down, but by only 1 shot. They won by 25 shots which is an excellent result against a strong opposition.

Some Club events are coming up and the match committee would love to see as many entries as possible. Dates are:

Share the wealth on the 9/02/21

Mixed pairs -the closing date is 29/01/21 the first round on or before 7/02/21

The club open triples – closing date is 25/03/21 first round on or before 5/04/21

The club open fours closing date is 21/02/21 first round on or before 3/03/21

The club 100 up closing date is 5/03/21 first round on or before 14/03/21

The ladies minor singles are into the semi final stage and continue on Monday morning at the earlier starting time of 8.30am. Marie O’Brien plays Joan Boyer and Carol Cox is to play Fran Thatcher. Best of luck to these ladies. Names on the board for social bowls as usual.

Weekly News 17th. Jan. 2021

As advised in the last newsletter the “Share the Wealth” tournament was in doubt due to weather and as it turned out it, was cancelled, so no results there but we do have the results from the Thursday trade day played at Finley.
Winners of the day were Ross Smith, Phil O’Dwyer and Colin Bawdon from Cobram with runners up being Ed Coulstock, Geoff Mitchell and Ray Wright from Barooga. Best first game winners were G. Ashcroft, P Russell and G. Cullen. Best second game winners were Steve Johnson and team from Finley, best third game winners were G Westmore, G Beer and H Malloy from Tocumwal and best fourth game winners were also from Tocumwal being, B. Dowling, B. Walters and J Wilson. The power play jackpot was won by Vic Kendall and team from Cobram however the major jackpot was not won.
Keith’s Friday winners were, Tex Penna and Ken Newton with +21. Runners up were Ray Wright and Brian Baldwin with +6. Jo Pettit and Fred Pinnuck won best first game and Jan Cullen and Ken Anderson picked up best second game. The jackpot did not go off.
Friday pennant was very successful with both teams winning. Div. 2 won by 12 shots and are back in the four and play the fifth placed team next game. Division one had a resounding win against Picola and are now firmly placed in second position. Friday Pennant have a rest day next Friday.
On Saturday Div. 1 had a great win by 3 shots over Wunghnu but unfortunately both Div.2 and Div. 3 lost their games against Berrigan at Berrigan. Next week the Saturday pennant teams play the heated out round 4 but the Friday pennant have their rest day from pennant but can always have a practice by playing in Keith’s Friday.
On Sunday the Champion of Champions games were played at Strathmerton. Peter Ware, representing the men, played Roy Taylor from Tocumwal but lost 15/25. Ruth Burnett representing the woman , defeated Loris Houlihan 25/14, to advance to the semi finals and will now play Sue Jamison from Picola bowling club next Sunday. Best of luck and good bowling Ruth.
The match committee have put on the notice board that the club fours and the club triples are now open events. Teams will be selected by the match committee so indivdual names please on the notice board. The closing date for the fours is 21st. Jan. with first round on or before 3rd. March.
The club triples closing date is 25th. March with the first round to be played on or before 5th. April.
Both events will not be board events.

Share the Wealth tournament for 12th. Jan is cancelled due to heat policy.

Weekly News 10th. January 2021

Not a bad turnout for practise last week however this Wednesday looks to be a bit hot so can I suggest you get in whatever practice you can during the cooler hours of the day this coming week.

Pennant this last weekend saw our Mid Week division 1 side, lose by 7 shots to third placed side, Numurkah. We are still in 2^nd. place however halfway through the season so keep up the good work for the second half.. Division 2 had a very close game against ladder leaders, Numurkah Golf, losing by only 3 shots so it was a very good effort by division 2, keep up the good work.

Saturday pennant saw Division 1 win over Strathmerton , two rinks up, by 8 shots. Next week is against Wunghnu at Barooga so practise this week is important. Division 2 lost by the narrow margin of 2 shots to Nathalia, which was not what was needed and now slip to 6^th place on the ladder. Next two games are very important. Division 3 played ladder leader, Jerilderie at Barooga. In a very close game Jerilderie won by only 4 shots so congratulations to all of the division 3 side for such a great effort.

Keith’s Friday was unable to be played this week owing to lack of numbers with everyone being busy playing pennant etc.

Share the Wealth tournament is planned for Tuesday 12^th. but a final decision will be made on the Monday before as to whether it can be played, as the weather forecast is for a very hot day. Further details will follow and players involved will be advised.

Weekly News 2nd. January 2021

Happy New Year to everybody! We had a shaky start to 2021 with the border between Victoria and NSW closing and once again we have a checkpoint to go through, but this time it is to enter Victoria.

Not so bad though for the border residents as there is quite a large “bubble” been created allowing us to travel around our area and we only need to show our licence if travelling back from NSW.

A site I was given shows the extent of the “bubble” and if you are interested you can copy and past this address in your web browser. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?fbclid=IwAR1CEFH9i3edZO5_9K85s6rcU_WyW6ZJDmrzEsxQhB-Bvrd8AofzZWdk-WY&mid=1ZKEZtwZT6CTA7MbIQgsdbssee3Sds9Ku&ll=-35.625093590583745%2C145.15842338350117&z=7

This shows the size of the “bubble” and as can be seen is quite large.

The only bowls we have had on this past week was Keith’s Friday social bowls and despite the forecast of morning rain it turned out a good day for bowls. Winners of the day were the pairing of Peter Buller and Ian Smethurst with +12. Runners up were two pairs, both on +8 and both on 12 ends so we had to go to percentage to separate them. Brian Baldwin and John Sullivan had 59.52% and Jim Escott and Vic Kendall had 63.33% so it was a close affair with Jim and Vic winning. Brian and John however won best first game with +4 and Mary Smethurst and Ken Anderson had best last game with +9.

The jackpot did go off!! Ken Anderson and Mary Smethurst had a great start to the New Year sharing $371.00 between them. Next weeks Jackpot starts at $67.00.

Pennant starts next weekend so attending practice on Wednesday is a must and hope to see you all there.

Funeral for our good friend in Bruce Carlyon is on Monday 4^th. at 2.00pm at St. Margaret’s. Bowlers please wear your bowls shirt.

Funeral Notice.

Bruce Carlyon’s funeral will be on Monday 4^th. January at 2.00 pm. at St Margaret s Church Cobram, internment at Cobram cementary followed by refreshments at the Barooga GOLF CLUB function room.

Request from the family for a guard of honour at the Church by bowls members in bowls shirts please.

Weekly News 28th. December 2020

Hope everyone has had a festive Christmas and Grandpa’s and Grandma’s haven’t spoilt their grand children too much.

Just want to remind everyone that bowls starts again very soon and if you are looking for some practise then Keith’s Friday is on this Friday the 1^st. Names can either be placed on the notice board or ring up on the Friday before 12.30pm.

Pennant starts the week after New Years day with Friday pennant on the 8^th. and Saturday pennant starts on the 9^th. so practise will be important during the next couple of weeks.

The match Committee has postponed the club triples due to lack of numbers which is disappointing but perhaps understanding with the compressed season we have had due to Covid. Entries for the 21up close on 24/01/21 and the mixed pairs entries close on 29/01/21.

The match Committee would like more support for all club events so if you can see your way clear to enter, then please do.

On a more sadder note it is with regret we have to advise of two deaths of our members. Geoff Backhouse passed away just before Christmas at the Cobram hospital and will be having a private funeral. Bruce Carlyon passed away peacefully this morning (28/12) around 2.00am at the Finley hospital. Funeral details unknown at this stage. The Club passes on their condolences to both families.

Weekly News 20th. December 2020

Pennant results this last weekend of the year (for bowls) was a mixed bag with Friday pennant teams having a win and a loss and Saturday pennant having two wins and a loss.

Friday pennant, division one, had a very good win over last year’s premiers, Numurkah Golf 67/44. Division two lost to Tocumwal Golf on the Tocumwal carpet but have managed to remain in the four so the second half of the season will be important for the side. Division one is firmly in second place behind ladder leaders, Cobram.

On Saturday division one returned to form and defeated Numurkah on all four rinks to take out a 95/69 win and remain in third position as we break for Christmas. Division two had another great win, this time over Finley with three rinks winning. After a bad start to the season they have now recovered well to finish just 5 points out of the four in fifth spot. It all looks good for the rest of the season.

Division three won on two rinks but still went down to Tocumwal Golf with a loss by 8 points but a good result on the Tocumwal green nether the less.

No play was possible on Friday for Keith’s Friday as we didn’t have enough spare people available, what with Christmas and all available personal being used to play pennant etc. The jackpot remains untouched over Christmas but will be available to be played for on New Year’s day 1^st. January. No play next Friday 25^th December. (Ho,Ho, Ho)

I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope to see everyone safe and sound in the new year.

Weekly News 6th. December 2020

WOW! What a day Saturday was. Wind, rain, all the elements against us, players unavailable but Div. one and two still won! Saturday pennant was played in extremely unfriendly weather. At one stage we where battling a strong northerly which switched to a very strong westerly and then we had rain. Well done to all who played the day out.

Division one on Saturday played top side Numurkah Golf and came out all rinks up for a 31 shot win. Well done everyone!

Division two played Cobram at Cobram and won a thriller. Up one shot overall for a very important win to lift the spirits of everyone.

Division three who had been doing very well this season played the minimum number of ends to constitute a game against a strong Numurkah Golf side, but were unable to take the prize and were beaten, not being able to beat the elements and the opposition, but there is always next week.

Midweek pennant division one had a very good win against Cobram 2 at home and remain undefeated for the season so far, so keep up the good work division one. Division two played Berrigan but were not strong enough although had two rinks up.

Ladies pairs final is to played Monday morning between Carol Wigg/ Elaine Blizzard and Kerry Ralph/Cheryl Townsing.

A reminder to all bowlers that the match committee would like more entries in the club events that are still open and are on the notice board. These are:

club triples – entries close on 5/01/21, first round to be played on or before 14/01/21

club 21 up – entries close on 24/01/21 – first round to be played on or before 2/02/21

club mixed pairs – entries close on 29/01/21 – first round to be played on or before 7/02/21.

Share the Wealth is on again on Tuesday 8^th. December. If that is not enough bowling for you, we also have the trade day at our Club on Thursday 10^th. December.

Keith’s Friday had minimum numbers but everyone enjoyed the chance to play social bowls and have a go at the jackpot which is now worth just over $300.00 Winners of the day were John Canning and Gordon Bennet being the only two game winners , with Geoff Brentnall and Gavan Cullen coming in runners up. Best first game went to Tex Penna and Peter Buller and best second game went to Fred Pinnuck and Kevin Kennedy. Jackpot was close to going off but it didn’t so is now well worth winning so come on down on a Friday and have a go.

Christmas party is on this Sunday 13^th. Names can still be put down for this so you can come along and join in the fun. Monday night bowls is ticking along but no results to date.

Interesting rule to come out of Murray bowls worth noting is that “despite Men not being able to skip in Mid Week pennant, if a lady skipper becomes unable to continue in a match, and a substitute is required a male can take her place”.

Weekly News 28th. November 2020

2020 is turning out to be some sort of year!

No bowls possible for round 4 in the Saturday pennant division on Saturday 28^th. This round will now be played on January 21^st as per the bowlslink register of matches being one of the spare days we had for just this eventuality, therefore no points allocated for this round yet and ladders stay the same as last week.

Both Midweek pennant matches were played on Friday, starting early they managed to get their matches completed before the heat rule being enforced. Division 1 played Finley and won by 19 shots, with all rinks up and currently sit on top of the ladder.

Division 2 played Numurkah and won by 4 shots and currently hold third place on the ladder, so well done to both the midweek pennant teams.

A reminder to all bowlers that the match committee would like more entries in the club events that are still open and are on the notice board. These are:

club triples – entries close on 5/01/21, first round to be played on or before 14/01/21

club 21 up – entries close on 24/01/21 – first round to be played on or before 2/02/21

club mixed pairs – entries close on 29/01/21 – first round to be played on or before 7/02/21.

Share the Wealth is on again on Tuesday 8^th. December so put your names down for that. Single entries are available and the match committee will do their best to match you up with a partner. If that is not enough bowling for you that week, we also have the trade day at our Club on Thursday 10^th. December. So names down for that also.

Weekly News 22nd. November 2020

Another mixed bag of results in pennant this week. Both Friday pennant teams won their games but unfortunately division one and two lost their matches on Saturday but our mighty threes won their game against Cobram. A plea to all our members, if you can possible play pennant on a Saturday please let the selectors know. We are at a low in availablity of players and this coming weekend is not going to be easy either as we have players unavailable for a variety of reasons, so if you could possibly play this weekend it will help us out, no end. Ring either Peter Ware or Colin Campbell.

There was no Keith’s Friday this week as we didn’t have enough players available. Possibly the heat had something to do with it plus everyone being used to fill pennant teams is not making it any easier.

The Christmas party needs names down for those attending. It is on December 13^th. Which is only three weeks away so please don’t leave it until the last minute, get your names down now.

Ray Emerson played his last game with us this season last Saturday. Unfortunately we couldn’t get him the win he would have wanted, however we wish him well for his future and thank him for all he has done for the Club. He is still a member of this Club but will be playing with a permit in Division one in the Melbourne district pennant, playing with members of his family. Thank you Ray again for all you have done in helping this Club as a player and coach.

Congratulations to four of our members, Ian Smethurst, Stuart Ralph, Peter Russell and Ian Nisbet, who have won their way through to the final of the State fours. No result to date but congratulations in making it to the final. They are playing Peter Revell and his team from Wunghnu in the final.

Ladies played the first round of their club pairs last Monday with the winners going on to play this Monday. Social bowls will be on for the ladies who are not involved in the pairs. Good luck girls

Weekly News 15th. November 2020       

Another mixed bag with pennant this week with two sides remaining undefeated. Friday pennant div 1 had a very good win over Picola and Saturday pennant division 3 also had a good win over Picola.

Friday pennant division 2 had a close game with Tocumwal but lost by 4 shots. Division 1 Saturday played our old foes in Wunghnu at Wunghnu but could only win on two rinks and lost overall by 9. Division 2 lacking a bit of manpower had a disappointing loss by 20 to Berrigan.

Monday night bowls started last Monday 9^th. November and from all accounts it was a good start to the series. If you want to join in night bowling contact Colin Campbell for a game.

Share the wealth was played on the Tuesday and with a good field of interested bowlers. The winners were R Emerson with J Nisbet, second was W Nelson with P Wood, best 1st game winners were G Rothe with L Magee, best second game was S Conrick with C O’Connall, best third game was P Russell with S Ralph.

Club events on the notice board are the club triples – entries close on 5/01/21, the first round to be played on or before 14/01/21. The club 21up entries close on 24/01/21 – the first round to be played on or before 2/02/21. The club mixed pairs entries close on 29/01/21 – the first round to be played on or before 7/02/21. The next share the wealth is on 8/12/20 then followed by our trade day on 10/12/20 so plenty of bowling to come.

Keith’s Friday social bowls had 16 bowlers available to play and the winners were decided on ends won. Being Friday the 13^th it was appropriate that two teams had 13 shots each and the team that won had 13 ends whereas the other had 11. Winners were John Canning and Gordon Bennett and runners up were Geoff Brentnall and Gavan Cullen. Best first game went to Kevin Kennedy and Bill Hoog with +7 and best second game winners were Quentin Pettit and Peter Russell with +8. The jackpot which is now worth $293.00 is available for someone to win next week.

A reminder to everyone that our annual Xmas party is on Sunday the 13^th. December. This day is always a fun day so please make an effort to come along and enjoy the Xmas spirit. I have been reliably informed that a visit from Santa will be made , even though he is very busy at this time of the year. Names on the board please to assist catering, Cost is $15.00 a head.

Congratulations to two of our members who won Murray Bowls State singles events. Ian Smethurst defeated Ross Higgins in the 60 and over and Kerry Ralph defeated Ieva Saunders in the Ladies singles. Currently we have two teams playing in the State fours but to date all I can advised is that the men won their first game by 2 shots. No other details available at this stage.

Also last Monday the Club men’s and Ladies single final was held with the winners being Peter Ware over Ian Smethurst and Ruth Burnett over Kerry Ralph. Congratulations must go to these two winners in being Club champions. Best of luck now in the region champion of champions event which will be played Sunday 17^th. January 2021

Weekly News 8th. Nov 2020

HOORAY! Pennant is finally under way. After delays due to Covid we are finally into the 2020/21 season.

Friday was a mixed day with division two losing to Nathalia by 18 shots but this was a very good effort as Nathalia fields a very competitive side in division two. The division one side had a very good win over Numurkah by 30 shots for a great start for the season for them.

Saturday pennant saw division one have a close but very good win over a determined Strathmerton side. Three rinks up, with the biggest margin being 5 and one rink had a draw so as it can be seen it was a close game indeed. Unfortunately both division two and three lost their opening matches by 17 and 12 shots respectively but here’s hoping for a better result next week.

Last Monday the ladies played in their social event. Two rinks played 2 bowl triples and one rink played 3 bowl pairs. Overall the winners of the morning were the triple team of Helen Quinn, Phyl Escott and Elaine Blizzard.

Keith’s Friday had it’s numbers thinned a bit as pennant started, however 16 bowlers enjoyed the day where the winners were Fred Pinnuck and Brian Baldwin with +16 with runners up Kevin Kennedy and Gavan Cullen +11. Best first game went to Archie Ellis and Joan Boyer with +15 and best second game went Jo Pettit and Ron Dean with +14. The jackpot did not go off and is worth approx. $280.00 this coming Friday.

On Monday we have the finals of both the Mens’ and Ladies singles Championship starting at 9.30am. In the Men’s it is Peter Ware and Ian Smethurst doing battle and in the ladies it is Ruth Burnett and Kerry Ralph playing. Both should be great matches.

Monday night is the commencement of night social bowls. Registration is with Colin Campbell by 6.30pm on the night.

Weekly News.

Presentation day was held Sunday 25^th. where players enjoyed a social game of bowls before presentation were made to the winners of events for the 2019/20 season, followed by a tea supplied by the ladies.

Congratulation must go to Gerald Rothe and Kerry Ralph who both had very good years in winning most of the trophies on offer. Congratulations also to our young and upcoming bowlers in winning the most improved bowlers. Both Gavan Cullen and Betty Oldham were excited to be named and presented with their trophies.

Semi finals of the ladies singles are being played on Monday 2^nd November between Kerry Ralph and Heather Crosthwaite with Ruth Burnett and Cheryl Townsing the other pair. The final for this event will on Monday 9^th. November at 9.30 am.

Social bowls is on this Monday morning so plenty of time to sort out and enter for the ladies club pairs which closes soon.

Men’s singles and pairs are progressing well with matches being played during the week. We are now down to the pointed end of the draws with the men’s singles final to be played on Monday 9^th. At 9.30am, the same time and date as the ladies. Men’s final two have been decided and will be between Ian Smethurst and Peter Ware.

No results available this week of the Men’s trade day. Keith’s Friday, ably run by Ron Dean, was attended by 24 bowlers who had good conditions in which to play. Winners of the day were Graeme Hickey and John Canning with +24 and runners up were Gavan Cullen and Brian Baldwin with +15. Best first game went to Carol Cox and Kevin Kennedy with +6. Best second game went to Ron Dean and Phyllis Escott with +7. The jackpot is safe for yet another week.

This Tuesday is Melbourne Cup day so our Club will be holding their usual Cup event but with restrictions in place it is necessary that you bring your own lunch. Frivolities start at 12.00 noon.

On Thursday around 4.30 we will be having a meeting with people named as team Captains/Side managers and anyone else who would like to learn more about the bowlslink scoring system that will be used this year. It will just be an informal meeting where we will go through what is required to enter teams and scores on the new system.

Winners in the last Northern Rivers challenge were, at Finley, two teams from Tocumwal and at Jerilderie, it was two teams from Barooga. Winners at Jerilderie were Jeff Slater, Carol Cox,Fred Pinnuck and Mary Smethurst with 34 points. Runners up were Graeme Ashcroft, Karen Bruce, Liz Ewing and Jim Escott with 27 points.

Pennant starts this coming week so polish your shoes and iron your shirts, we are under way. Teams will be posted on team app and on our own web site at www.baroogasports.clubs.bowlslink.com.au just as soon as they are decided by the Club selectors.

Northern Rivers Challenge 31st. Oct.

Teams for this Saturday 31st.Northern Rivers 31st Click on link to see teams.

Weekly News 25th. October 2020

Congratulations to Kerry Ralph on winning the Club 100 up final against Heather Crosthwaite in a great game of bowls. Well done to both girls in reaching the final.

The first round of the ladies Club singles will be played /started this Monday. Men’s singles have started and are being played at various dates during the week.

Ladies trade day was held at Berrigan last week and the winners were again a Barooga team in Carol Wigg and Ruth Burnett, runners up were Heather Tabe, Kerry Turner and Betty Boyd. Next ladies trade day will be held at Tocumwal.

State 60 and over ladies and men’s pairs were held Sunday 18^th at Tocumwal with our Club doing very well. Cheryl Townsing and Kerry Ralph winning the ladies and Ian Smethurst and Jeff Nisbet winning the Mens’ pairs. Congratulations to both teams of pairs. The 60 and over singles will be held this Wednesday at Barooga.

Any bowler wishing a game of pennant this year is encouraged to put their name down as soon as possible as the selectors are looking at who is available this year. With a lot of players being unavailable for a number of reasons we will need all available players, including the help of ladies to play Saturdays,so your assistance in putting your name up as available would be most helpful.

This Cup day we will again be holding a function to celebrate the running of the cup so put that day down in the diary and come along for a bit of fun. The day will have to be a “bring your own” for food due to Covid restrictions but will still be fun with cup sweeps etc. plus the bar will be open to help you celebrate your win.

Keith’s Friday was held with 24 bowlers playing in what turned out to be a pleasant day for bowling, defying any threat of rain. Winners of the day were John Sullivan and Helen Quinn with +15 followed closely by Ruth Burnett and Brian Baldwin with +14. First game winners were Graeme Hickey and Marita O’Kane with +11 and best second game winners were Jan Cullen and Jill Toohey with +13. The Jackpot did not go off so is safe for another week.

Unfortunately Northern Rivers Challenge matches were unable to be played last Saturday due to the rainfall overnight. Games, I believe will be played next Saturday at the same venues so keep your eyes open for that.

Don’t forget everyone that the presentation day is on today (Sunday) with bowls at around 2.00pm followed by presentation then supper.

Northern Rivers Challenge for Saturday 24th.

Click on link below to see teams.

Northern Rivers

Weekly News 18th. October

Wow! What a busy week this last week was. We had ladies playing on the Monday, Share the Wealth on Tuesday, Trade day on Wednesday and Thursday, Keith’s Friday and Northern Rivers Challenge on the Saturday. On top of that there was 60 & over pairs at Tocumwal being played.

On Monday ladies social day the girls played two games of triples over 8 ends. Winners were Elaine Rothe, Elaine Blizzard and Val Toohey. Ladies trade day on Wednesday was at Finley with a close result between teams from Berrigan and Finley. Both had 45 points, both had 15 shots up so it was percentage (ratio’s) used to separate the winner which was Berrigan by a small margin.

Kerry Ralph and Cheryl Townsing played in the 60 & Over pairs at Tocumwal last Tuesday and they won their two games and now play I Saunders and J. Warfe from Cobram at Tocumwal on October 21^st. in the final. Congratulations and good luck to both these girls in making it to the final.

The 100 up final for the ladies will now be played in the afternoon of Monday so social bowls will now be on so ladies, get your name in to play.

The winners of share the wealth on Tuesday were Ray Emerson & Jeff Nisbit, second were C Philpot & G Westmore, Best first game team were the team from Howlong. Best second game were D Toohey & K Newton and best third game were the team of C Thomas & L Vinecombe.

Winners of the trade day on Thursday were the Chris Philpot team from Tocumwal with another Tocumwal team led by Graeme Searle finishing runners up. Best first game was the L Magee team from Barooga. Best second game was the V Kendall team from Cobram. Best third game was the B Smith team from Finley. Best fourth game was the K Quick team from Barooga. Next trade day is at Tocumwal.

Keith’s Friday had 20 players playing and the winners of the day were the pairing of Archie Ellis and Helen Quinn with +16. Runners up were Gavan Cullen and Kevin Kennedy with +12. Best first game went to J Nisbet and Jo Pettit with +14. Best second game winners were Jan Cullen and Carol Cox with +10. The jackpot is again safe for another week.

Northern Rivers Challenge on Saturday was washed out after one game at Barooga however those playing at Finley were OK. No results supplied from Finley however winners were decided at Barooga for scores after 8 ends. Winners were the team from Finley RSC with the team of Ray Emerson, Archie Ellis, Jill Toohey and Kevin Quinn runners up.

Club presentation day is on Sunday 25^th at 2.00pm so remember this date please and get your name down to assist organisers.

Bowls Victoria have a copy of the webinar held last Friday which explains how we, in Murray Bowls region, will be doing scoring of results this season via Bowlslink. The web address if you would like to have a look at how it will be done is https://www.bowlsvic.org.au/clubassist/bowlslink/ I would suggest if you might be called upon to be a team manager at any stage that you have a look at how it will be done. Also at Bowls Vic are the latest details re Covid play in regional Victoria which is worth keeping an eye on as changes are being made regularly as the Government announce new regulations, current details are at https://www.bowlsvic.org.au/covid-19/regional-clubs/

Weekly News 11th. October

Ladies played their second round of the 100 up, Monday the 5^th. with Heather Crosthwaite and Cheryl Townsend the winners who now go on and play the semi final against Ruth Campbell and Kerry Ralph respectively.

Ladies singles due to start Monday 16^th. Oct.

Unfortunately the ladies trade day scheduled to be played last Wednesday at Finley had to be cancelled due to rain, better luck this week.

Men’s trade days have started where the first round was played at Cobram in wet and windy conditions. No winners advised however well done to those brave bowlers who battled the weather conditions on the day. The next round is at Barooga this Thursday followed by Tocumwal the week after. Tuesday this week we also have the Share the Wealth tournament being played.

Keith’s Friday had 32 bowlers play with the winners , with a great score, were Gerald Rothe and Brian Baldwin with +37. Runners up was decided on ends won as both partnerships of Helen Quinn/ Len Magee and Bill Hoog/ Ken Newton had +17, with eventual runner up being Helen Quinn and Len Magee with 14 ends won.

Best first game went Bill Hoog and Ken Newton with +12 so a consolation to them in losing the runners up. Best second game went to Archie Ellis and Liz Ewing with +10. The jackpot did not go off so is worth $287.00 this week.

Monday night bowls starts on Monday 9^th. November at 7.30 pm names in by 7.00pm on the night, or preferably by contacting Col Campbell on 0419 879 562 before the start to register your interest in playing.

Our Club events are about to start with a busy program ahead for a few but still time to get your name down for events including the club fours. Practice is on Wednesdays at 4.00pm so don’t forget that and the Club’s presentation day/evening is on Sunday 25^th starting at 2.00pm with a social game of bowls, names on sheet for that.

The Northern rivers challenge was played last Saturday at Berrigan and Barooga with our teams at Barooga (Ken Newton, Mary Smethurst, Heather Crosthwaite and Gordon Bennett) and at Berrigan (Ruth Burnett, Neville Ingram, Kerry Ralph and Brett Wright) being winners of the day and taking home the spoils. Congratulations to both teams. Remember to get your names in before Wednesday if you would like a game in next Saturdays’ games.

 

Weekly News 4th. October 2020

Well, another busy week and we haven’t even had the opening of the season yet!

Monday 28^th September the ladies 100 up first round was played with 12 entries. Second round will be played Monday 5^th. Oct starting at 9.30am . On the Wednesday the ladies hosted the trade day at Barooga were there were 20 entries from local clubs attending. Winners of the day were two Barooga teams in Heather Crosthwaite, Faye Neal and Cheryl Townsing with 3 wins and 47 points, runners up were Ruth Burnett, Elaine Blizzard and Carol Wigg also with 3 wins but with 45 points.

Thank you to all the ladies that attended this event

Keith’s Friday was held with 28 players attending. Best first game winners were Alan Vinecombe and Faye Neal with +13, best 2^nd. Game winners were the anniversary couple, Karen and John Bruce with +10. Winners of the day were Ruth Burnett and Phyllis Escott with +25 with Jeff Nisbet and Geoff Brentnall runners up with +20. Jackpot was close to going off but didn’t, so this week it is worth $273.00.

Saturday saw the start of the Murray River Challenge with 5 Clubs north of the Murray playing in a 2 bowl tournament style, pennant format match at two venues. This past week it was Tocumwal and Berrigan that began the challenge series and from Berrigan we had the team of Gerald Rothe, Allan Nichols, Ken Newton and Ruth Burnett come runners up to the Berrigan Team lead by Graeme Clements. No results received from the games at Tocumwal.

It was a good hit out in preparation of the coming pennant season and will now be hell each Saturday in October. Names in if you want a game by Wednesday night please.

The Murray Bowls and our own club booklet are not out yet but I can advise the dates for Saturday pennant that some people might be interested in, they are -:

Nov. 7,14,21,28, Dec 5,12,19, Jan. 9,16,23 (spare day), 30 Feb. 5,12,19,26 Mar.6 (Spare day) semi’s 13, Prelims. 20 and G.F. 27

Men’s trade days are commencing this week with the first one to be held at Cobram on 8^th. October and the following Thursday it will be at Barooga.

Format is much the same as last year with a few minor changes due to Covid 19 rules needing to be adhered to. Check local notice boards for details. Games will start at 9.30am at a cost of $45.00 per team.

For our home events the match Committee would like more entries.

Club fours entries close on 11/10 first round to be played on or before 20/10

Club pairs entries close on 16/10 first round to be played on or before 25/10

Club B grade singles close on 31/10 first round to be played on or before 8/11

Our own singles draw has been done and is displayed on notice board.

Weekly News 27th. September 2020

We started the last week with the ladies social bowls on the Monday. 14 ladies attended so they played 2 teams of four and 2 teams of triple play. Winners for the day were the fours team of Liz Ewing, Val Linquist, Val Toohey and Ruth Burnett, no other details available.

100 up starts Monday (Tomorrow) and the draw has been completed. First round winners will be advised next newsletter. The next ladies trade day will be held Wednesday 30^th. at Barooga starting at 12.30 pm so get your names down quick. It is good to see the Victorian teams being able to bowl in this competition once again.

Last ladies trade day was held at Jerilderie but no details supplied as to winners etc

Keith’s Friday was held amongst a couple of showers passing through and even three lots of hail which, except for the last shower of hail, melted away quickly. It was the last shower of hail that halted proceedings for the day. Overall though it was not a bad afternoon to play bowls.

Because of a couple of non attenders, at the last minute we had to play one rink of triples and as it turned out the winners of the day came from the triples rink. Winners were Kevin Kennedy, Carol Cox and Jeff Nisbet with +13. Runners up were Heather Crosthwaite and John Bruce with +11. Because we didn’t finish the second game a draw of the cards decided best first and second game winners. Lucky cards were Jill Toohey and Marie O’Brien for first game and Graeme Ashcroft and Kerry Ralph for second game. Thank you to all the bowlers that did come out on a tricky day for weather and it was a shame the second game had the hail storm. The jackpot did not go off and is now worth over $260.00.

After the game the main raffle draw run by the Club, was undertaken with Steve Tattnel attending representing the RACV, a major sponsor of the raffle.. Winner of the raffle was non other than Ken Newton who won the set of bowls. Second prize went to Marita O’Kane who won the RACV , two nights accommodation and third prize went to John Bruce who won a bowls bag donated by Shepparton Bowls shop. Thank you to all that supported this raffle.

Now that it appears we are making headway in getting the bowls season underway it is time to remind everyone that the presentation day has been set for Sunday 25^th Oct at 2.00 pm when a social game of bowls will be played followed by presentation for last season and then supper to follow. Names on the sheet please, on the notice board.

We have Share the Wealth medley pairs on 13^th October, club singles is to be played by 13^th. Oct with entries closing on the 1^st. Other dates to remember are the 3^rd. October when the Northern Rivers Pennant is to commence and November 6^th. and 7^th when Murray Bowls pennant is commencing. Names are urgently required for both these events, especially the Northern Rivers pennant, as teams will be selected from those advising they are interested in playing. Teams will be selected early this coming week so if you haven’t indicated you are interested then don’t be surprised when you are not picked.

Wednesday the 30^th Sept Pennant practice was to commence in earnest however as we have the ladies trade day at our club on that day, it has been changed to the following Wednesday, commencing at 4.00 pm and it would be appreciated if all that can attended, do so as it is important to get some serious practice in before the season starts.

It was previously advised that practice would start this Wednesday at 4.00 pm so if you do come on down there should be a rink or two available and it might even be that the ladies have completed their games.

22nd. September 2020 “Northern Rivers Pennant”

Details have now been finalised for the above named event. The most important thing right now is to have players put their name down by Tuesday 29th. (Next Tuesday) if they want a game.
Now that Victorian bowlers (with a permit) can play over the border in NSW the format has been changed slightly, see flyer.
It is open to all players, men and women, and all grades, as division A will contain division 1 and some division 2 bowlers and division B will consist of some division 2, plus division 3 and 4 bowlers. See attached flyer for other details such as venues etc. Cost is $10.00 per player, 12.30 for 1.00 pm start.
It cannot be emphasized enough, you must get your name in by 5.00 pm on the Tuesday before the Saturdays play.

20th. September 2020

As remarked in the last news, the “North of the Border Pennant” is going ahead but only for 5 weeks during October, as October has five Saturdays. More details later.

Official pennant for Murray Bowls, will start on 6^th November for Midweek pennant and 7^th November for Saturday pennant, now that restrictions have eased for Victorian residents. I would suggest all Victorian based bowlers get their “Border Resident” permits now and keep them up to date so there are no hiccups later on. Obviously it means that names need to be down to play pennant and if you haven’t done so yet, now would be a good time to do so. MEN AND WOMEN

It is now less than two weeks before the “North of the Border” pennant will be played as the start date has been changed to 3^rd. October. These games can be used as ideal practice for the upcoming season. Names need to be down NOW to enable teams to be selected and advised to all concerned. Games will start at 1.00 pm with first game being played at Tocumwal followed by Berrigan, Barooga, Finley and Jerilderie.There will be no catering to comply with Covid restrictions.

Also, subject to confirmation the Murray Bowls AGM will be held Monday 19^th. October and nominations will be sought for the various positions once all is confirmed.

Monday 14^th was ladies social bowls day with 15 attending. Ruth Burnett, Mary Hoog and Fran Thatcher won the day.

Ladies trade day on the Wednesday was played at Berrigan and an all Barooga winning day, with both winning teams loving the well prepared greens. Carol Wigg, Elaine Blizzard and Ruth Burnett won the day with Cheryl Townsing, Carol Cox and Ruth Campbell coming in runners up.

On Friday the 18^th. Keith’s Friday had 36 bowlers attending with a few of our Victorian members now able to attend it helped to swell the numbers. Winners of the day were Ruth Campbell and Graeme Hickey with +15. Runners up were Kevin Kennedy and Jill Toohey with +14. Best first game went to Gerald Rothe and Heather Crosthwaite with +11. Best second game went to Marita O’Kane and Peter Russell with +6.

With the border restrictions being eased, we can now go ahead with club events. The men’s sheets are on the notice board – they are:-

Club singles championship entries close on 1/10/20 – the first round to be played on or before 11/10/20.

The club pairs entries close on 16/10/20 – the first round to be played on or before 25/10/20.

The club B grade singles entries close on 31/10/20 and the first round to be played on or before 8/11/20.

Please assist the match committee by getting your names in early.

13th. September 2020

Keith’s Friday results for two weeks advised today as your correspondent was away last week and thank you to Ken Newton and Ray Wright for looking after things.

Friday 4^th September we had 24 players and the 2 game winners were Gerald Rothe and Geoff Brentnall with +19 with runners up being Brian Baldwin and Richard Polsczak with +15.

Best first game winners were Alan Vinecombe and Kevin Kennedy with +10 and best second game winners were Jill Toohey and Val Toohey with +7 The jackpot did not go off.

Results for last Friday the 11^th. September saw 28 bowlers enjoy a social game of bowls with the winners being John Halphin and Col Bawdon with a very good score of +30. Runners up were Marita O’Kane and Ruth Burnett with +10

Best first game went to Liz Ewing and Alan Vinecombe with +6 and best second game winners were Pam O’Dwyer and Ken Anderson with +15 and 9 ends from Brian Baldwin and Jeff Nisbet also with +15 but with 7 ends. Again the Jackpot did not go off and is now worth $210.50

Friday the 25^th, September the raffle will be drawn so if you have sold tickets and have not got them in then now is a good time to return tickets to John Bruce as soon as possible.

Share the Wealth was held last Tuesday (8^th Sept) and from information supplied it appears the winners were Roger Carter and Ian Cameron from Tocumwal and runners up were Gerald Rothe and John Bruce.

The first ladies trade day was held on the Wednesday at Tocumwal and the only information I have is that G Bourke, L Bird and Anne ? Won with Carol Wigg, E Blizzard and Sue Kuffner were runner up. Next ladies trade day is at Berrigan.

At a meeting of the 5 NSW clubs it has been decided that a competition, similar to pennant will be played in a trade day format. IE. 2 games of 10 ends. Games to be played on a Saturday starting at 1.00 pm costing $10.00 to play. No catering involved. Games will move each week to a different club to enable each club to host 2 games. First round will be on Oct 10^th. and rounds will conclude on 12^th. December.

Teams will play a random draw format, not Club versus Club and in our case teams will be drawn from available players to ensure , as far as possible, even teams in ability. At this stage it has not been confirmed whether the other Clubs will do the same, but in any case it will be a game in pennant format.

There is to be no mid week pennant type games, so it is available to both men and women who want to play on a Saturday afternoon so it is imperative that you have your name down on the list on the men’s notice board if you want to play and are available on the first day, October 10.

30th. August 2020

The Club is running a Share the Wealth competition on September 8^th. restricted to local bowlers only in accordance with the NSW Government guidelines. I.E. Berrigan Shire bowlers only. Names down so the organisers have an idea of numbers etc.

Of importance is the need for all bowlers (NSW & Vic men and ladies) to indicate their availability for pennant, if and when it can be arranged, so we know how many teams we will be able to enter. If bowlers could either enter their names on the sheet at the club or in the case of Victorian members advise Ken Newton (knewton021@gmail.com) via email or via phone of your availability. Your assistance in doing this is appreciated.

Keith’s Friday was played in perfect weather with 28 bowlers attending. Winners of the day were the pairing of Ruth Burnett and Gavan Cullen with a score of +24. Runners up were Alan Vinecombe and Jan Cullen with +19. Both good scores but only one could win.

Best first game went to Gordon Bennett and Pam O’Dwyer with +7 and also +7 was the winning score for best second game which went to Jeff Nisbet and Joan Boyer.

The jackpot did not go off and is now worth $171.00 after a nice collection of “fines” from last Friday.

The greens are going to be sprayed again this week starting with the Keith Mellier green on Wednesday being unavailable till Saturday then the Vin Toohey green will be done and unavailable till the following Wednesday Greens will be clearly marked accordingly.

Ladies social bowls starts Monday 31^st. requiring ladies to have their names down for play by 12.30 for a 1.30 start. Cost $8.00

23rd. August 2020

The ladies from the NSW Clubs have met and decided to start Wednesday trade days starting Wednesday 2^nd. September.

Games are restricted to NSW members of course and will start at 12.30pm. They will consist of three games of 2 bowl triples of 8 ends. Cost to be $10.00 with prizes for 1^st. and 2^nd. only. After games clubs will supply tea, coffee and biscuits with clubs holding a raffle if it wants to run one.

First game is at Finley RSL with Tocumwal, Berrigan, Jerilderie and Barooga to follow.

Any further details contact Carol Cox.

Keith’s Friday was played last Friday despite showers and a cold wind with 16 brave souls attending. Winners of the day were the pairing of Gerald Rothe and Jim Escott with a good score of +27. Runners up were Allan Vinecombe and Joan Boyer with +6. Best first game winners were Carol Cox and Bill Hoog with +3 on a count back of ends won and best second game winners were Gordon Bennett and Tex Penna also on +3. The jackpot did not go off so will be worth in excess of $142.00 this coming Friday, names in please by 12.30pm.

The Club is running a Share the Wealth competition on September 8^th. restricted to local bowlers only in accordance with the NSW Government guidelines.

Of importance is the need for all bowlers (NSW & Vic men and ladies) to indicate their availability for pennant, if and when it can be arranged, so we know how many teams we will be able to enter. If bowlers could either enter their names on the sheet at the club or in the case of Victorian members advise Ken Newton (knewton021@gmail.com) via email of your availability.

16th. August 2020

Friday was a mixed day with rain interfering our play in Keith’s Friday social bowls. We did however have enough play to completely finish one game and decide some winners.

A big thank you to all that attended and continue to attend this day which gives us an opportunity to at least have some sort of competitive bowling in this trying time.

Winners of the day were Archie Ellis combined with Jim Escott with a score of +13. Runners up were Fran Thatcher and Gerald Rothe with +9. Best first game winners were Kevin Kennedy and Ken Newton with +4 on percentage. Best second game prize money was decided on a draw of the card and the winners of this were Rae Koch and Ken Anderson. The jackpot did not go off, so this coming week it will be worth $133.00. Names in by 12.30 pm if you would like a game.

Anybody practicing over the next few weeks could they please use the Keith Mellier green and don’t forget to sign in and out and maintain social distancing.

9th. August.

Not much to report this week as Friday was a complete washout so no social bowls news. Monday ladies day went ahead though as planned with a game of triples and pairs with 10 attending.

Secretary John advises that it appears that no further action will be taken re a proposed North of the Border bowls tournament until such time as Murray Bowls advises what their plans are for the future. Rest assured that Murray Bowls are meeting and planning some sort of bowls for us this coming season, but what, we do not know. The main problem as you are all aware is that nobody is certain what the future will be with regards to cross border restrictions, so we just have to wait.

Keith’s Friday will continue of a Friday, as usual, so get your names in, either by phone or via the notice board before 12.30 of a Friday. Ladies are also having a social bowls of a Monday, so get names in for that by 1.30 pm.

2nd. August 2020

Keith’s Friday was attended by 32 bowlers last Friday and in perfect weather the following were the winners of the day. Best first game went to Cheryl Townsing and Geoff Brentnall with +13 and best second game went to Jeff Nisbett and Pam O’Dwyer with +12 but the winners with both games won were Carol Wigg and Jim Escott with +25 with the runners up being Marita O’Kane and Gerald Rothe with +14. The jackpot of $92.00 did not go off and is worth $120.00 this coming Friday.

A reminder to all bowlers, that if you want a game of social bowls on a Friday, ring the Club and leave a message, if necessary. If you can’t attend for any reason, please also ring the Club and , if necessary, leave a message as teams etc are worked out before play starts.

Ladies will be having a social day of bowling of a Monday for the foreseeable future, so if you would like a game on a Monday, names would be appreciated beforehand or be there before 1.30pm.

Face Masks. Pam Nichols is making some face masks for $5.00 with all proceeds going to the Club so if you or any of your friends would like one, please contact Pam and advise.

26th July 2020

The working bee, held last Wednesday, was well attended and the trimming of the gardens was undertaken along with some preparation for paint work. Thank you to those that attended.

With regard to the planned changes to pennant conditions discussed at the AGM it appears that some at least are not yet set in stone but will be discussed at the Murray Bowls AGM. Secretary John Bruce spoke to Andrew Rushby of Murray Bowls to confirm this. Obviously we will advise when more is known.

Keith’s Friday was well attended despite our Victorian members being unable to attend. The morning started off cold but when it came time to play, out came the sun, and we all had an enjoyable game of social bowls. Winners of the day again were Kevin Kennedy and Gerald Rothe with +17 and Jeff Nisbet and Bill Hoog were runners up with +11

Best first game winners were Archie Ellis and Jim Escott with +9 and best second game winners were Bob Thatcher and Alan Vinecombe with +8. The jackpot of $75.00 did not go off and is worth $92.00 this week. A reminder to all bowlers, that if you can’t attend for any reason, please ring the Club and , if necessary, leave a message.

Ladies will be having a social day of bowling of a Monday for the foreseeable future, so if you would like a game on a Monday be there before 1.30pm.

Face Masks. Pam Nichols is making some face masks for $5.00 with all proceeds going to the Club so if you or any of your friends would like one, please contact Pam and advise.

21st. July 2020

Friday bowls is back to normal (Or at least, mostly normal!). On Friday we had 36 bowlers out in beautiful sunshine enjoying a Keith’s Friday session with things almost back to normal.

We had to remain vigilant with social distancing enforced and no bikkies and cheese afterward but other than that it was an enjoyable return to bowls.

Winners of the day were Gerald Rothe and Kevin Kennedy with a good score of +23. Runners up were Ken Anderson and Carol Cox with +10. Best first winners were Jeff Nisbet and Helen Quinn with +13 and best second game went to Ken Newton and Bruce McKenzie with +7.

First game back and the Jackpot went off! Three teams shared the jackpot of $104.00. They were Karen Bruce /Marie O’Brien, Cheryl Townsing/Fay Neale and Fred Pinnuck/ Jim Escott. Jackpot next week will be over $60.00 so still worth having a go at.

The Annual General Meeting was held Sunday 19^th July with a very good roll up of interested members. The following were elected to run the Club for the ensuring year.:

President – Des Toohey, Vice President – Pam Nicols, Secretary/Treasury – John Bruce, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer- Ken Newton. 4 Committee members were elected by secret ballot. They were Peter Linquist, Ruth Burnett, Liz Ewing, Colin Campbell.

Mens Match Committee Ladies Match Committee

Peter Linquist, Carol Cox

Graham Ashcroft, Pam Nichols,

Ray Emerson, Val Toohey,

Ron Quinn, Pam Fry,

Ken Newton Val Linquist

OH&S Officers Ken Anderson, Colin Campbell, Peter Linquist

Selection Committees to be appointed by the new general committee as will be the delegates to Murray Bowls.

Property Stewards Ruth Burnett and Colin Campbell

Publicity Officers Archie Ellis, Ruth Burnett.

Several items of interest were discussed including proposed changes to the way bowls is to be played next season. Further details will follow on this once clarification is confirmed with Murray Bowls.

A working bee is to be held Wednesday morning at 10.00am for some trimming of the gardens and some paint work. All welcome to help.

Murray Bowls Singles Champions – 2019/20

Kerry Baldacchino & Ray Emerson

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Murray Bowls Champion of Champions – Runners up and Champions- 2019/20

Runners up – Gerald Rothe  &   Anne Dealy

Winners       – Ian Smethurst &  Kerry Ralph

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Men’s Pairs Champions 2019/20

Jeff Nisbet & Geoff Mitchell

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Revised 2020 State Championships Arrangements

Following the deferral of State Champions Week in Bendigo in late April and the decision by Bowls Australia to continue to host the Australian Championships and the Australian Champion of Champions in November/December 2020, Bowls Victoria has made the decision to announce the proposed dates of the 2020 Victorian Championships.
The Victorian Championships will be played differently in 2020, across four weekends of play, in undercover venues.
The first three weekends will be held in Shepparton, Metropolitan/Geelong and Warrnambool. Players and teams will play their Last 16, Quarter Final and Semi Final matches in each discipline, until the final two players/teams are known.
Those final two players/teams will then qualify for “Super Saturday” an event held on August 1 at Deer Park Bowls Club.
Super Saturday will play host to all Victorian Championship Finals, as well as the Over 60s Singles and Pairs, and the Men’s and Women’s Novice Singles.
Due to the high probability that our Bowls Victoria community will be unable to attend due a limit on total numbers attending a venue at the beginning of August, the Super Saturday event will be live-streamed.
The following dates are proposed dates of returning to play and are subject to the further advice of the Victorian Government and Sport and Recreation Victoria. Until advised otherwise, all matches will take place with no spectators with only players and officials permitted for entry.
Weekend 1 (Shepparton) – Friday July 10 – Sunday July 12
Over 60s Singles
Friday July 10
East Shepparton BC and Shepparton Park BC

Barooga Sports Bowls Club

Notice to All Members

Re-0pening of Greens.

1. The greens will be open again from Thursday 14^th  June  for Roll/ups and Practice.

No longer than one hour sessions.

2. The Club House will remain closed.
3. Bowlers are to practice social distancing at all times 1.5 metres apart, and no gatherings.
4. A maximum of 4 bowlers a rink, 2 bowlers at each end or two bowlers per rink.

Maximum of 20 bowlers per green.

6. One bowler to handle Jack and Mat.
7. Bowlers must register by signing attendance sheet located beside Jack & Mat Cupboard.
8. Arrive 5 minutes before bowling and leave immediately after.
9. Wash hands before and after bowling

10. Clean bowls before and after bowling.

11. Use Sanitizers.

For the safety of all our members , please adhere to the above guidelines.

D. Toohey

Club President.