It was another fantastic week at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with strong numbers, plenty of visitors from down south, and an exciting new season of Business House Bowls under lights.
This time of year always draws bowlers from southern states to our friendly little club, and this week was no exception. Among the many visitors escaping the cold were Greg and Glenys Pepyat from Bright Bowls Club in Victoria, here for their fifth consecutive year; Ken McAllister from Queenscliff Bowls Club, who has been visiting the region since 1986 and playing at the club since 2000; Shane Goldsworthy from Williamstown Bowls Club making his first visit; and Alan and Joan Detry from Gulwa Bowls Club in South Australia.
Ladies Tuesday Pennants results will be published in full next week.
On Wednesday afternoon, a strong roll-up of 30 bowlers took part in social bowls. The overall winners were the team of Rick Galea (skip), Alan Pershouse (second), and 90-year-old Ken McAllister (lead), who showed he still has all the skills on the green.
Wednesday night marked the start of a new season of Business House Bowls, with eight teams competing under the club’s impressive all-weather roof and brilliant lighting. The scene was electric, with a great crowd enjoying the lively atmosphere. There’s still space for two more teams to join the fun, so any businesses keen to get involved are encouraged to contact the club. Games begin at around 6pm.
On Friday night, the club hosted playoffs to select two teams to represent ABBC in the PBL in Townsville. Progressing through with three wins were Manny Isgro, Russell Jackson, and Warren Mills, while Peter Barrett, Carol Crosbie—our energetic "pocket rocket"—and Rick Galea also earned their spot.
Saturday morning’s Round 4 of Scroungers drew a big turnout. Previous round winners included Andy McDougall, Shane Spann, and Dennis Donnadelli. First round winners this week were Steve Heddles, Kathryn Remmeswaal, and Merve Stewart, with Steve Heddles going on to become the overall winner of the day. In B Grade, Mark Mawson claimed his second straight win after a close final against Tony Kelly and Dennis Donnadelli.
Sunday afternoon’s social bowls saw 28 bowlers on the green. The competition used the lowest winning margin to determine the winner, and in a rare outcome, two teams tied, each having won 10 ends. The shared winners were: Lyn Graham (skip), Greg Fennell (second), and new bowler Alma Rose Zaldivar on debut, alongside Craig White (skip), Phil O’Brien (second), and Sandra Argo (lead).
More bowls news next week—have an awesome week in paradise!
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Alma Rose Zaldivar, Greg Fennell, Lyn Graham, Sandra Argo, and Craig White, with Phil O’Brien. Photo supplied
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