Lawn bowls
Malua Bay Men
Wednesday - Club Selected Pairs (Mufti Dress) Entries Close 08:45 - Commences 09:30. Thursday - Men’s Jackpot Pairs (Mufti Dress) Entries Close 11:30 - Commences 12:45. Saturday - Club Selected Pairs (Unifom) Entries Close 11:30 - Commences 12:30. No weekly result available due to Bowls Observance Week. Men’s Duty Roster: 29/11/17 Wednesday: J. Guesswho, T. Hunt. 30/11/17 Thursday: J. Guesswho, P. 'Thong' Hutchinson
The Skirts beat the Shirts yet again this week. This seems to be an ongoing flogging and raises the point would the Club win more flags if Pennant was mixed like other states. The Men’s Club will be conducting two Ham and Turkey Days on Saturday 25 November and Wednesday 29 November. Games will commence at 10am in two game pairs and/or triples.
Congratulations to M. O'Bryan and A. Innes for winning the Club Mixed Pairs. Well done for a solid finish to the game. It's that time of the year again when selectors like to gauge both players in positions and team cohesion so check the board out for your name listed to play at Lake Conjola on Saturday, December 2, and at home the same day. Be mindful this is just a look so if you have any issues there will be an option to have a jousting contest (bring your own donkey and jousting stick) in car park later that day.
Remember: We have a great Bowls Club. You can either stand from a distance and lob stones, or be a team player who catches those stones and builds a foundation to stand high and see who's doing nothing but lobbing those stones. Bowl well. Stay down on the mat!
Malua Bay Women
On Tuesday there were 50 ladies enjoying their morning of bowls on a lovely sunny day, although the wind was very gusty and quite tricky. Semi-final of Minor Singles was played in two very exciting matches. Serena Short defeated Kim Giannasca 25-20 and Janet McKay defeated Cathy Egan 25-21. Winners were selected on a Drawn card, on the day Serena Short was the outright winner. Runners-up: Jeanette Whalley, Eileen Penman, Anne O’Dwyer, and Jean Beeley. Other winning teams: Tricia Wheeler, Gayl Vidgen, and Karen Signor. Drawn game: Ruth Ebsworth, Dawn Stove, Margaret Malvern, and Robin Fitzgerald also Julia Wotton, Jan Tonks, Marg O’Neill, and Alison Innes. Helen Buckley, Ute Krook, Judy Armstrong, and Rae Fayle. Ellie Crompton, Di Mooy, Val Dundas, and Noleen Taylor. Gay Biggs, Judy Lane, Paula Hancock, and Jan Shalders.
Birthday wishes extended to Paula Hancock. Money club winners: Margaret Malvern, and Helen Buckley. Raffle winners: Pat Weekes, Jeanette Whalley, and Alison Innes. The last Trading Table for the year will be held on 28th November, let’s make it a good one. The Final of the Minor Singles was played on Thursday in a nail biting finish. Janet McKay defeated Serena Short 25/22, well done ladies. Mixed Pairs also played on Thursday; Alison Innes and Murray O’Bryan defeated Pat Weekes and John Muldrew.
Friendly Friday. There were only a small number present who bowled until the rain came. Winners Karen Signor and Penti Riuttanen. Money club winner: Sonia Frey. No jackpot. All affiliated bowlers welcome to Friendly Friday, names in by 9 am, on the greens at 10 am, dress is casual.
Moruya Men
Wednesday 15 November. Winners: F Burggraaf, P Miller and B Strahan. Runners Up: H Popek, T Trevillian and C O'Brian. First Resting Toucher – D Holmes. Jackpot - not won - +$630 this Wednesday.
Social Calendar: Wednesday - Triples/pairs - start 12.45pm - entry by 11.30am. Saturday - Pairs - start 12.30pm - entry by 11.30am. Third Saturday of month - $200 for winning team - nominated pairs - 3 games of 7 ends - start 12.30pm entry by 11.45. Place entries on sheet in club or phone answering service on 44742108
Details of club activities can be found on the "Moruya Mens Bowling Club" facebook page. No jackpot on Ham and Turkey days. Note: December only; Ham and Turkey days Wednesday 6th and 13th (drawn triples/pairs). Saturday 9th and 16 (Nominated pairs - three games of seven ends.)
Weston Creek Challenge: To be played at Weston Creek. Saturday 25 November. Two games to be played. Selected teams (including reserves are on board) are on board. Teams are subject to changes through the day and All players who nominated will get a game. Coach (wet) will be provided at a cost of $15 per player. Pick up points are Moruya Club 7.00am, Mogo Bus stop 7.15am and Batemans Bay at 7.30am. If using alternative travel please place advice on notice board.
Presentation Day: Saturday 2 December at 1.30pm. All members and partners invited. Buffet meal and some drinks - $12 per head. Sheet on board for names.
Tuross Head Bowling Club
During the month of October the Consistency Championship was held. There were four rounds with 15 players - all very close games and played in good spirit.
First Round - Marg Downey had a bye, Rose Farrington defeated Marg Rogers, Irene Macdonald defeated Gladys McPherson, Phyl Christie went down to Chris Roxby, Denise Lidbury defeated Di Fletcher, Lorraine Wake defeated Rita Downie, Sue Fahey defeated Averial Cox and Solveig Olsson defeated Fran O' Connell. Second Round - Due to illness, Marg Downey had a forfeit to Rose Farrington, Irene Macdonald defeated Chris Roxby, Denise Lidbury defeated Lorraine Wake and Sue Fahey defeated Solveig Olsson. Third Round - Semi Final - Rose Farrington defeated Irene Macdonald, and Denise Lidbury defeated Sue Fahey. Final - After a very close match, Denise Lidbury defeated Rose Farrington. Congratulations Denise. This caps off a great year for Denise, where she has been the worthy winner of all the categories of our club championships.
Tomakin Sports and Social Club
Thursday 9th November 2017 - Winners Fred Burggraaf and Gerry Vandermay with a plus 21 from Runners-up B Stone and B Starkovski with a plus 20. Monday 13th November 2017 - Winners Fred Burggraff and Mike Hall with a plus 17 from Runners-up J Martin and B Leahy with a plus 16. Thanks to all our bowlers for their participation.
Tuross Head Men
The final event on the Club Championship calendar has been decided with Peter Macdonald taking out the Consistency Singles. For the second year in a row John Monks has to be content with the runners up prize!
The semi finals were played on Saturday with both games following a very similar pattern. Peter Macdonald had a strong start in his clash with Jim Macklan dominating the early ends before Macklan found his range. By the 11th end the scores were locked at 55 all. The players traded ends for the next period of the game to be again even at 95 all after 19 ends.
At this point Macdonald managed to win five ends in a row to establish a match winning break of 131 to 109. In a game where the target is 150 it is hard to claw back the gap. Macdonald won his way into the final with a 152 – 127 victory.
John Monks played David Boon in the other semi final and also had a good start. He found his rhythm very quickly and set up a 52 – 28 lead after 8 ends before Boon fought back. By the 14th end the players were level at 70 all.
Like Macdonald, Monks then went on a spree to win the next 7 ends to establish a strong lead of 124 to 86. Again, while Boon fought back he was unable to bridge the margin with Monks winning 154 to 116.
Macdonald and Monks backed up on Sunday and found the greens a little slower as the effects of the rain took hold. The early ends were shared with Monks making the first significant move when he scored all 10 points on the 9th end. This gave him a 53 – 37 advantage.
Monks held the advantage until the 14th end when Macdonald picked up a 10 and followed it up with three more dominant ends to grab a 90 – 80 lead. This proved to be the turning point of the match. Macdonald grew in confidence and he managed to keep the lead.
Another 10 ‘pointer’ on the 25th end proved the clincher with Macdonald grabbing the title 153 – 127 on the 28th end. Macdonald’s effort really reflected the point of this format – on the day he was simply too consistent for Monks. He forced Monks to play low percentage shots that are great if they work but cause problems when they just miss.
Congratulations to Macdonald on a worthy win!
Tomakin Twist Tops
There were 48 bowlers last Sunday on the green on another beautiful morning. President Steven Hogan welcomed everyone, especially Sue, Cheryl, Peter, Jeff, John and Pat from Moruya Bowling Club. They must have heard of the great time we all have each week.
Award this week went to Robbie “Rupert” Murdoch, he couldn’t remember if he was going to bowl or not? Breakfast trays went to visitor Cheryl Halls and Brian “ Whizza” Wheeler. Winners were those on lowest winning margin +3, Dick “Tricky” Ziebell, “Bob the Builder” Starkovski and visitor Peter Walsh. Runners-up +10, Bev “Sparky” Sheehan, Michael “Spike” Voce, Patrick “Irish” Wheelahan and Peter White.
Rink 11 was selected to try for Jackpot of $112 which was won by Nathan “Lenny” Pascoe. Robbie decided to award medal that he had won earlier to visitor Pat Miller who went to have a spin on the money wheel but didn’t have the correct numbers on his ticket. Don’t forget, Jennie Hogan has the list for those attending Christmas Party on 10th December for catering.
Everyone welcome to Sunday Twist Tops, names in by 8am, on the greens at 8.30am, come along and bowl to some great music, lots of fun and friendship.
Tomakin Women
On the 14 November the semi-finals of the Major Minor competition was played - Jan Daly and Margaret Carney against Jeanne Burgrraffe and Jo Harding. The other game played was Gloria Gustard and Sue Gregory against Flo Young and Joan Colefax. The winners going forward to the final on Tuesday 21 November are Jeanne Burgrraffe and Jo Harding against Flo Young and Joan Colefax.
The social winners with the highest winning score were Nell Van Etten, Trish Chapman and Maureen Divine and runners up Fay Connor, Judy Schofield and Jeannette Pooley. Raffle winners were Fay Connor and Cate. We send Happy Birthday Greetings to Jan Brown Val De kleuver Colleen Beadon Margaret Cherry Margaret Sebbens and Daphne Stone. Our Christmas party will be held on Tuesday 12 December.
Tuross Head Women
Another 14 players arrived for social bowls last Tuesday 14th November. There were two games of pairs and one game of social triples played. Denise Lidbury and Phyl Endall defeated Jenny Madden and Di Fletcher. Irene Macdonald and Averial Cox, defeated Doreen Monks and Chris Roxby. In the triples, Carol Williams, Solveig Olsson and Lorraine Johnston defeated Sharon Perry, Di Challice and Marg Rogers. Winners of the day were the Williams triples team.
Our combined Presentation Day is to the held on Wednesday 22nd, which will be a social game of bowls followed by lunch and formalities. Don't forget our Christmas party on the 12 December - all the information is on the notice board. It is a fun day - so come along in your "J" costume and enjoy yourself. The Christmas Party is the last event for 2017. For your diary social bowls will restart on the 16 January 2018.
