Airlie Beach Bowls Club Weekly News

Airlie Beach Bowls Club Weekly News

The second week of autumn has arrived and it already looks like cyclone season may be approaching. However, with our wonderful bowls cover and lights, we can continue bowling in any weather that comes our way.

The Ladies' and Men's competitions are now in full swing, and the mixed competitions will begin soon. Several of our newer bowlers recorded impressive wins this week, with Des Balance defeating Stacey Hadlow and Phil O’Brien comfortably accounting for John Fielding in what were considered major upsets. Warren Mills also continued his purple patch of form, defeating Harry Quod 26–13.

Tuesday’s social bowls saw Joan McGrath once again among the winners, this time playing with Stan Larkin at lead and David “Choc” Cleary at second in a very entertaining game.

Wednesday afternoon’s social bowls featured three games of triples. The biggest winning team was skippered by Gary Smith, with Rick Brunell—arguably the best lead in our club—and second Mark Mawson defeating Ted Cullen’s team, who were unlucky despite solid efforts from Duncan Smith and Alan Pershouse.

Wednesday night’s Business House Bowls competition has now reached the halfway mark of the round and features 12 teams. The current leaders are Girl Power, with Maureen Barnard at lead, Sue Dakin at second, Gail Simms at third, and skipper Cathy Russell. Four teams are tied in second place—Flame Tree Sparkies and Chippies, TNP Property, and Flexi Hire—in what is shaping up to be a very close competition.

Saturday morning’s Scroungers saw first-round winners Des Balance and Andy McDougall, with Des Balance taking out the A Grade prize and Rene Thommen winning the B Grade.

A terrible downpour on Sunday meant only eight bowlers took to the green, but Andy McDougall and David “Choc” Cleary delivered a brilliant performance, finishing as unbeatable winners with a mammoth score of 46–13.

The photo this week features Michael Heynatz, an outstanding talent in the making. With the support of the Endeavour Foundation, Michael is making great strides toward achieving his goal of representing Airlie Beach in the disabled games next year.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

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