It was a fabulous week of bowling at Airlie Beach, with events ranging from social games to championship clashes.
Wednesday evening Business House Bowls continues to grow in popularity, drawing an increasing number of local businesses along with their friends, families, and workmates for friendly competition.
Earlier in the week, the club hosted the District Champion of Champion Ladies A and B Grade Singles from Monday to Wednesday. The B Grade title went to Sarina club member Marlene, while Northern Beaches champion Gill Pudney claimed the A Grade honours.
In Wednesday social bowls, one game of pairs and two games of triples were played, with the winning team being Gavin Brangrove, Phil O’Brien, and Tony Whitehorn.
Sunday’s social bowls featured one game of pairs, three games of triples, and two championship matches. The social pairs winners were Paul Tobias and Regina Aquilina. The Ladies’ Final Pairs Championship was won by Betty Nicolle and Ladda Purdie, who will compete at Seaforth on August 11–12 for the Champion of Champions title. The Mixed Fours winners were Vicky Spann, Joan McGrath, Harry Quod, and Shane Spann.
In the Ladies’ Triples Club Championship final, the winning team of Carol Crosbie, Joan McGrath, and Betty Nicolle secured their place at the District Champion of Champions in Marian on August 13–14.
Airlie Beach also had strong results at the Multi Disability Games in Mackay, with Russ Jackson and Noel Crosbie winning gold in the pairs. Russ also won gold in the singles, with silver going to Noel.
Contributed with thanks to Betty Whitehorn
Winners pairs ladies champions. Photo supplied
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