Northern News 21 April 2008 No 13 2007-08

This will be the final newsletter for this season. A very big thank you to all who have worked in some way or another for the club during this year – without your enthusiasm, energy and time we would not have a well functioning and positive club! A special thank you to the members of the Executive Committee who all work so hard on your behalf.

The Inter-Club and Inter-Centre tournaments held recently over 4 days were a great success both on and off the greens. Our club received many plaudits and positive comments regarding the state of our greens and grounds, the general organisation and preparation that was undertaken, the quality of the meals, and the positive, friendly and helpful members of Northern. Many thanks to all who helped in whatever capacity during this time. You certainly helped to leave a very good impression of our club as successful hosts. Well done.

Congratulations to our latest champions; the ladies 2nd division Inter-Club team of Chrissie, Lynlea,, Jacinta, Sue Way, Julianne, Sue Meyer and Sandra; and to Grant and Stephen for their successful defence as members of the Manawatu Development Inter-Centre team.

Closing Weekend
This coming weekend is our closing weekend with events scheduled for both days. On Saturday there is the G and G Mackenzie Mixed Pairs – have you got your entry in yet??

Sunday will see the final day of the Carpet Court Pairs. Please wear Whites as this is the official Closing Day tournament. The day’s play will be followed by a meal and then the presentation of Trophies and Awards.

Dinner – You must sign up for the Sunday dinner (roast pork) - $10 for club members and $15 for visitors and friends. A sign up sheet is on the notice-board, with a closing time of 5:00pm this Wednesday (April 23)

Jewellery Following Housie this coming Friday night (April 25), Chris Quinn has invited a jewellery sales representative to the clubrooms to display a selection of fine jewellery for viewing and purchasing.

Doug Hayward
Club President

Latest News, April 2008

Firstly Congrats to those players who performed so successfully in the NZ Inter-Club and Inter-Centre Finals.

Well done Ladies 2^nd division!! A very popular and well deserved NZ title win to Chrissie, Lynlea, Jacinta, Sue Way, Sue Meyer, Sandra and Julianne.

Development Mens. Well done Manawatu on defending your inter-centre title; and special mention to Grant and Stephen as members of this victorious team. Great job fellas.

A very warm thank you to all who helped make the Inter-Club and Inter-Centre tournaments so successful. We have received many words of gratitude for the excellent condition of our greens, the high standard of the lunches and afternoon teas, the organisation and communication throughout the four days, and the hospitality and friendliness of the Northern hosts. Thanks again to all who helped make this a successful, well managed and enjoyable long weekend of bowls.

Closing Weekend.

A reminder that the Saturday 26 April tournament is the Mixed Pairs. Have you got your team entered yet? This year the closing day tournament will be the concluding day of the Carpet Court pairs and will be held on Sunday April 27. This will be followed by a meal and the presentation of trophies, awards etc.

Dinner. The closing day dinner will be a catered roast pork meal. The cost of this dinner will be $10 for club members, and $15 for visitors. For catering purposes we must know the numbers for dinner by 5:00pm Wednesday April 23. A sign up sheet for dinner will be displayed on the notice board. If you wish to have dinner you must sign up – playing in the Carpet Court does not automatically put you on the dinner list.

Development Men Defend National Title

Grant Davis and Stephen Wood were part of the Manawatu Development Team that successfully defended their National Title at the Intercentre Finals.

Grant has part of the team for several years now and now won the title 2 years in a row.

Well Done.

Ladies Win Interclub Final

Another great day for Northern. The team of Julianne Mills, Sandra Simpson, Sue Meyer, Lynlea Rodgers, Sue Way, Jacinta Cousins and Chris Quinn pulled off a nail bitting win at the National Finals of the Division 2 Interclub. Julianne played steady singles both days. The pair of Sandra and Sue Meyer had some tough matches, and the fours team of Chris(skip) Jacinta, Sue Way and Lynlea started off very slowly but manged to pick up a good win on Friday morning to make up for the the day before. Joy Pearce was the manager and did a great job of keeping the team informed and topped up with supplies. Phil Skogland the coach spent many days with the team out on the greens leading up to the finals.

Sandra came into the team after Melva was unable to attend the Finals.

Congratulations Girls!