30 Nov 2008

Results - 30 Nov 08

Senior Ladies Fours
8 teams squared off to try and qualify for the final knockout rounds. The sun was shining on an almost perfect day for bowls. As the day went on the wind picked up and made the job even harder. Sue Meyers team of Joan, Sue W and Melva were the only team to win all their games to qualify. The other teams to qualify were Feona's team of Anna, Cinty & Julianne and Viv's team of Noleene, Carol and Nita. Well done to all the teams. A tough day on the bowling green and very tight competition. The next round will be played Sunday 7 Dec 9.00am Start.

Senior Mens Singles
With two full greens of men all trying to get into the knockout rounds the games were very competitive. Thanks to all the members who turned up to mark. The men who qualified and now go on to the knock out rounds are Colin, Martin, Tom P, John P, Ray L, Terry, Paul, Steven, Murry and Des. Good luck for the next rounds to be played Sunday 7 Dec 9.00am start

Round 2 Grandmas Roast - 4 Dec
The Second round for those who entered is being played Thursday 4 Dec. Everyone had fun the first evening so if you want to pop down the the bowling club and watch they kick off at 5.30pm.

Interclub - round 2 - 6 Dec
These are on again next weekend - Sat 6 Dec. Please see your team managers to see where you are playing and what time you start. Thanks to all the club members who were not playing but took tme out of their day on Saturday to mark. Thanks heaps!

Christmas Tournament - Sun 14 Dec
The entry sheet is on the notice board please put your names up. It'spromising to be a great day thanks to Kevin!

29 Nov 2008

Results - Day 1 Interclub

A great day, sun shining, bowls, good company.. etc .etc....
It was fantastic driving into the club at 6.00pm after a hard day out on the greens. Not a car park to be found, not even on the street... A real buzz in the club.. Isn't this how bowls should be?

Results.
Division 1 Ladies Northern A won 9/9
Round 1 - Northern A Vs Northern B Won 3,
Round 2 - Northern A Vs Johnson Park Won 3
Round 3 - Northern vs Hokowhitu Won 3

Division 1 Ladies Northern B won 5/9
Round 1 - Northern B Vs Northern A Lost 3
Round 2 - Northern B Vs Hokowhitu Won 3
Round 3 - Northern B Vs Terrace End Won 2 Lost 1

Division 1 Mens won 7/9
Round 1 - Northern Vs Te Kawa Won 2 Lost 1
Round 2 - Northern Vs Palmerston North won 2 Lost 1
Round 3 - Northern Vs Terrace End Won 3

Division 2 Womens won 6/9
Round 1 - Northern Vs Bulls Won 1 Lost 2
Round 2 - Northern Vs Palmerston North Won 3
Round 3 - Northern Vs Takaro Won 2 lost 1

Division 2 - Men won 7.5/9
Round 1 - Northern Vs Foxton & Beach Won 3
Round 2 - Northern Vs Ashhurst Won 3
Round 3 - Northern Vs Palmerston North Won 1 Drew 1 lost 1

Division 3 Men won 9/9
Round 1 - Northern Vs Palmerston North Won 3
Round 2 - Northern Vs Bulls Won 3
Round 3 - Northern Vs Hokowhitu Won 3

Division 4 Men won 3/9
Round 1 -Northern Vs Takaro Won 2 Lost 1
Round 2 - Northern Vs Palmerston North Lost 3
Round 3 - Northern Vs Hokowhitu Won 1 lost 2

Division 5 Men won 6/9
Round 1 - Northern Vs Woodville Won 2 Lost 1
Round 2 - Northern Vs Palmerston North Won 2 Lost 1
Round 3 - Northern Vs Johnson Park Won 2 Lost 1

Sorry I couldn't fit in all the scores. Thanks to everyone for passing on the results. Keep up the great bowls. Will post scores again next week.

Te Raki Cup Northern Vs Takaro
Played Thursday evening. 2 ladies and 3 mens teams competed against Takaro. The ladies won both their games and the men won 2/3. Thanks to those who took part. 4 out of 5 games.. pretty good!

28 Nov 2008

Results - JP Invitation Singles

Five ladies went along to Johnson Park to participate in the Johnson Park Invitation Singles. Mae, Carol, Elaine, Pat and Sue W. Some great games were played. Elaine won 3/5 with her highlight game being a win against Joan Weir from PN. Well done Elaine.
Mae, Carol and Pat were the runners up in their sections. Sue won her section. Sue dipped out in the semi finals. Mae and Carol had to square off and it was Carol who came away with the win. Pat won her game against PN and had to go on to play Carol in the final of the plate round. Carol ended up winning the game to win the plate. Well done Carol a great day!

Interclub
Goodluck to all teams playing in the interclub teams. Go out, enjoy yourself, have fun and do your best for the club! See you in the club house tomorrow after play.

27 Nov 2008

Notices - 27 Nov 08

Markers Required
On Sunday the 30th we have on both the Senior men’s singles and the Ladies Senior 4s. There will be two greens of Men playing singles and I still require markers. If you are not in any of these events, could you please consider making yourself available to mark? I have 7 markers at this point. I will need another 7 if possible. Thanks to those of you who have already volunteered.

With the Interclub being played at the Club on Saturday the 29th, Des is also looking for Markers for the Men’s and Ladies Singles, 6 in all. If you can help then put your name down or ring the club and we will put your name down for you if you are not going to be at the club before the weekend.

The Men’s 10 year and under pairs has been rescheduled for Saturday the 13th of December. Let’s hope we get a start this time.

There is an Entry Sheet up on the board with the details for your Christmas Tournament on Sunday the14th of December. Kevin Cowan is generously sponsoring this event. Thanks Kevin, your generosity is much appreciated by us all. There will be a worth while prize for the tournament winners on the day. You have to be in to win so put your name down. There will be a $5 entry fee to this tournament which will cover play, a ticket in a Ham raffle and a light meal. If your wife or partner wishes to attend you are welcome to put their name down as well. The cost for them will also be $5 and covers the raffle ticket and the meal. Entries for this will close on Friday the 12th at 6.30pm so we know how many we are catering for.

Don’t forget, on Thursday the 18th of December there will be a Ladies Visit to the Levin Club. Details on the blackboard in the ladies section

Other events coming up you might want to note in your diary and of course enter for are :-

Senior Men’s Pairs on the December 20th and 21st
Ladies Senior Pairs on the December 20th
Ladies Senior Singles on December 21st
Metlife Care Mixed Pairs - 2x4x2 – am only December 27th
Metlife Care Mixed Pairs - 3 x 3 bowl - pm only December 27th
Ladies Marj Howell Pairs (Drawn) January 4th 2009.

Thanks, well that is about it for this update.

Cheers,
John

A message from Doug

By now you will have received the information letter and details of the Taranaki Savings Bank promotional offer for our members. I would encourage you to consider opening an account if you are in a position to do so, as the TSB have been long time supporters of bowls in Taranaki and hope to raise their profile here in the Manawatu.

As well as the competitive rates offered, there is both a Bowling Pack for those opening an account as well as a $75 payment to the club. A win win situation!.

Please remind your buddies of this offer next tine you see or talk to them.

I hope to have the TSB Branch Manager, Graham Clarke at the club next Friday evening to answer any questions you may have regarding this offer or any thing related to investments or banking. I will confirm this in a day or two.

Good investing and good bowling. Good luck to all of the Inter–Club teams Saturday and the club championship players on Sunday.

Doug

Interclub Results.
Please could one person from each team email Sue with the results from each interclub day, we all like to keep up to date with how each team is going. I will post the results every Saturday night after Bowls so please a quick email to me with your team, division and results. Good luck.

Sue

24 Nov 2008

Notice - 24 Nov 08

It is with sadness that I write to advise you that Bill Burns passed away Sunday. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Jan and family at this difficult time.

Bill’s funeral is to be held on Wednesday at 2:00pm at the Beauchamp Chapel 167 J.F. Kennedy Drive.

Doug Hayward

22 Nov 2008

Results - 22 Nov 08

Club Rollup Sat
A fantastic Day for bowling! Sun, just a little wind, perfect greens, & best of all great company!
The format was 3 bowl pairs, with the last round being played in reverse order.
1st Dave S & Julia Martin 3 w 14 E
2nd Harold & Jean G 2W 15 E
3rd Tex Morton & Val Kennedy 2W 14E
Well Done.

Centre MiLife 2x4x2 Sat
Qualifying Rounds were held finally after being rained out labour weekend. Each team playing had to win 2 out of 3 games. There were plenty of Northern teams entered, so it was inevitable that Northern had to play each other so the games were tough. There were some really great heads and fabulous shots played. As the day went on the greens got quieter and quieter but never silent.
Northern Qualifiers
Julie & Skog, Scruff & Lynlea, Jim & Sue M, Ramon & Sue W, Peter L & Viv, Anne & Cliff, Des & Chris. Well Done and goodluck for Sunday knockout.

21 Nov 2008

Results - 21 Nov 08

Julia Wallace Challenge Trophy
6 of our club members received an invitation to play in this tournament held at the Julia Wallace Retirement Village. They had a great day out.
1st Noeleen, Lyndsay, Bill K & Nancey B
2nd Nita, Noel H and two Village residents.
Well done.

Takaro Classic 5s
Several Northern teams entered the classic. Perfect weather, very little wind, good greens....
1st Terry, Colin, Viv, Carol & Marlene
Well done.

6 Markers required
We will need to supply 6 markers, men or women, for the interclub, first round being held next weekend. If you are not playing what a great way to watch some great bowls and be a part of it! Your duties would include keeping the score, straightening the jack at the start of each end, answering questions that the players might ask of you, marking touchers etc. If you are interested please put your name up on the board. Thanks heaps.

Notices - 21 Nov 08

Twilight Bowls - 20 Nov 08
The first night was an absolute pearler! Great weather, good turnout and fantastic greens, what more could we ask for? I hear even those with the narrower style bowls had to take some green.
Part 2 of this will be played on the 4th of Dec.

Roll up - Sat 22 Nov 08
There will be a rollup for those not playing in the Centre 2x4x2 being held at the club. Please get your names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start. You may wear mufti and there will be a $1.00 entry. See you there!

Sunday 23 Nov 08 - Mens 10 yr & under pairs - tentitive
We are still hopeful about getting the mens 10 year and under pairs under way on Sunday subject to availability of those who are also in the Centre 2 x 4 x 2 mixed tournament.

Saturday 29 November 08
Sorry but there will be no rollup on the 29th as the cente have requested 3 greens for the Interclub. But if you wish to support some of the club teams you will be most welcome to come along and watch. At this stage I think the Division 1 mens and womens will be at northern, but this is unconfirmed at this stage. watch this space for more info will post as it comes to hand.

Sunday 30 Nov 08 - Snr mens singles - Snr Ladies 4s
John will be running both the Senior mens singles and the Ladies Senior 4s. There will be 2 greens of men playing singles so markers are required. Please pass on your name to John or put your name on the board if you are able to help out even if it is for just the morning or the afternoon it would be much appreciated.

Thursday 18th Dec 08 - Ladies visit to Levin
Ladies Visit to the Levin Club. Noeleen is going to look after this event and will be putting up a list for you to put your names on in the Ladies section. The plan is to leave from our club around 8.30am or so but check the board for actual details. If you could indicate if you are prepared to provide transport on the day it would be appreciated. Any more questions about this event then please see Noeleen.

Sunday 14 Dec 08 - Christmas tournament
we are currently working on the Christmas Tournament, Kevin Cowan’s Christmas shout on the 14th of December so mark this day in your diary and keep it free so you can join in.

18 Nov 2008

Notices - 18 Nov 08

Thurs 20 Nov
Part one of the two evening twilight event. It is definitely going to happen and the weather forecast for the first night is good. This is a 5.30pm start and 2 games each night.
$5 entry each or $10 for the Team.
Mufti and any gender accepted.
Format is 3 bowl pairs.
There is room for more teams so please get your names in before Wednesday.
See you there.

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Nov
There will be no organised roll up this weekend due to the Centre Mixed 2 x 4 x 2 tournament. John hopes to be able to start the men’s 10 year and under pairs on the Sunday, subject to availability of players. We are still looking to finding one more team for this event to eliminate the bye. So any under 10 yr men who are not in a team contact John.

Help Needed!
Laurie Izod is looking for willing people to help organise, get sponsorship etc for the Hospice tournament later on in the season. If you could help out give Laurie a ring, his number is in the club book, and pass on your phone number and details. Many hands make light work. In the past this has been a very successful day, please make it successful again this season.
Thanks heaps..

16 Nov 2008

Results - Bowls Napier Classic

A team of Anna, Cinty, Julie and Sue M went up early Saturday morning to play in the 2 day Bowls Napier Classic. On Saturday they had very tight games drawing 2, winning 1 and losing 1 game by only 1 shot. After playing Sunday they finished up 3rd. Well done girls..

15 Nov 2008

Results - 15 Nov 08

Ladies 10 yr & under pairs
The final was played between Joy & Elaine and Chris & Lynlea. Chris and Lynlea won for the second year in a row with a convincing win earning the right to play in the Champion on Champions later on in the season. Well done girls.

Ladies 10 yr & under Singles
Chris played Sue & Kay played Pat. Both games were cliff hangers. Sue and Pat went on the play the final in another close match but it was Sue who managed to win the club title.

Club Roll-up
The format of play was a bit different with ends won being what counted at the end of the day. 3 games were played with almost a full green. Murray and Tom Price managed to win out-right with 20 ends. 3 teams were on 18 ends so a bowl off was held with the bowl closest to the jack being the winner. Noel and Bernie, a new player, managed to draw the closest bowl winning the 2nd prize. Melva & Jean and Alan & Laurie I were the other 2 teams with 18 ends.

13 Nov 2008

Notices - 13 Nov 08

Saturday 15 Nov 08

Ladies 10yr and under pairs Final
This will be played in the morning. Chris & Lynlea will be playing Joy & Elaine. Good luck to both teams.

Ladies 10yr and under singles
The semi final and final will be played after the pairs.

Club Roll-up
Names in by 12.30pm start 1.00pm. Entry fee $1 ea. The weather for the weekend is looking very promising so get your name in.

10 Nov 2008

Results - Ladies Gala Day 10 Nov 08

Our sponsors Julia Wallace Retirement Village.
Another great day with enough cloud cover to stop the sunburn and glare, no wind in the morning and a small breeze in the afternoon just to make things interesting. 24 teams turned up to play for the Julia Wallace Triples. Thanks to Michael the greens were beautiful as usual.
Some of our lovely gentlemen worked in the kitchen all day to provide tea, coffee and afternoon tea. Thanks guys!
A big thank you also to those who donated things for the sales tables and raffles, thanks to Nancy for sorting them out. There was a great variety and they all went home at the end of the day with someone who appreciated winning it. Thanks to those who organised the day, did the draws, and everyone who helped out in any way.
Green 1 winners Viv, Nancy and Joy, our Northern girls. 4 wins
Green 1 2nd Shirley Price, Meryl and Dawn, Hokowhitu. 4 wins
Green 2 winners Pat Cohr, Nancy Mead and Marilyn Free, Palmerston North. 4 wins
Green 2 2nd Bev, Sheryn and Hine, Terrace End. 3 wins & lots of ends.
Both Joan and Carols teams also managed 4 wins on green 1 but just missed out getting in the top 2 on ends. Well done.
Thanks for a great day everyone.

9 Nov 2008

Results - Sun 9 Nov 08

Community Trust Pairs
We couldn't have asked for a better day, sun shining, no wind and beautiful greens.
Mens
The Mens event is now down to the final four. Tom and Ramon are our only remaining mens team still in. Well done on getting this far guys. Good luck for the semi-finals.

Ladies
After having 8 Northern teams qualify it was like a club roll up with northern Playing Northern all day. The final four teams were Feona & Desire they had to play Chris & Lynlea. And two Terrace End teams had to play off to get into the final. On the day it was Chris & Lynlea who manged to get the Northern spot and they will play Sherin Blake and Fran from Terrace End in the Final. We wish you the best of luck Lynlea & Chris. Maybe this year!

Club 10 year and under singles
Four turned up for the afternoon in near perfect conditions. A bit of a novilty playing with no wind! The final was played between Harold and Bill A. Harold managed to take the game, well done Harold. Good Luck in the Champion of Champions later in the season.

Team of the Year awards
This is being held on Friday 14 Nov at the Awapuni Function Centre. Good luck to the Division 2 Interclub winners.

8 Nov 2008

Results - 8 Nov 08

Steve's Bulk Barn drawn Triples
A good turn out of 36 started in the lovely sunshine. The greens ran well for most and after 2 games there were 3 teams on 2 wins. several on 0!
Winnners were Joan, Nancy and Elaine
2nd Ramon, Carol and Bill K
3rd Noel H, Mae and Tex
Well done to all the teams who won and thanks for all the other teams. It was great to see the smiling faces and everyone enjoying the sun.

Community Trust Triples
Mens
One men's team managed to make it through to the semi finals. Well done to Tom, Scruff and Barry. Good luck for the next round. They play Hokowhitu next with Terrace End playing Te Kawa. Good luck to our Northern Team.
Ladies
2 ladies teams went into the semi finals. Sharon Feona & Desire didn't manage to hold off the Terrace End team and got runner up. Anna, Cinty and Julianne got 3=. Well done girls.

Sunday 9 Nov

Mens 10 yr & under Singles
The semi finals of the Club mens 10 yr and under singles starts at Northern 1pm. Martin plays Bill A and Bob N plays Harold. Good luck to you all. Will post the results tomorrow.

Community Trust Pairs
The men are playing at Hokowhitu and the ladies at Terrace End. If you want to watch some great bowls and support club members pop off down to one of these clubs and give some support to your fellow club members. Good luck to all the teams playing. Results will be posted tomorrow after play.

5 Nov 2008

Notices 5 Nov 08

Monday The 10th of Nov - Ladies Gala Day.
Sponsored by Julia Wallace Retirement Village.
We are seeking contributions towards the raffles and sales table. Donations of groceries, baking, flower plants,& veggies would be welcome and appreciated. Please put your donations in the ladies locker room in either 90 or 38. Could you please bring down your contribution before the weekend so that they can be prepared for the day.
I am sure you will all have a great day. Thanks.

Sunday the 9th - Men’s 10 year Singles
Starting at 1pm it is intended to have the Semi final then the Final of the Men’s 10 year and under singles played. If you are not still in the CT Pairs and/or not otherwise engaged, why don’t you pop down to the Club and support the players? I am sure you will see some top bowls.

2 Nov 2008

Results 1 & 2 Nov 08

Saturday 1 November

Centre Community Trust Triples
Yet again a great turnout of Northern teams in this Centre event. Wind and rain hampered the players but most held up with many quailfying for the next round.
Teams to Qualify for the next round to be held Saturday 8 Nov.
Mens teams
Tom Palmer, Scruff & Barry
Doug, John P & Harold
Peter Lambert, Terry & Steven
Grant, Des and Wayne
Ladies teams
Sharon, Feona & Desire
Anne, Marion & Elaine
Anna, Cinty & Julianne
Chris, Julie & Lynlea
Judy, Sandra & Pat
Well done to those teams who qualified.

Club Roll up Sat 1 Nov
14 hardy players turned up for an afternoon roll up in slightly less than pleasant conditions but the rain held off and bowls were played between the usual Palmerston North gusts of wind.
Four players ended up being equal all won 2 games and 12 ends.
Well done to Ramon, Noel H, Don J and Joy!

Sunday 2 November

Centre Community Trust Pairs
The sun was finally shining, well it was Sunday.... the greens played well and yet agian a great turnout of Northern players entered in this event.
8 Ladies teams entered and although all had to meet at least one Northern team, all teams managed to qualify for the next round to be played Sunday 9 Nov. Great club spirit was shown to help the last team on the green win their game. Thanks girls!
Ladies teams to qualify
Anna & Sue M
Viv & Noeleen
Judy & Nita
Carol & Jacinta
Anne & Pat
Feona & Desire
Sue W & Julianne
Chris & Lynlea
Mens teams to qualify
Grant & Des
Brian & Peter D
Doug & Colin
Tom & Ramon
Scruff & Ray L
Jim & Cliff
Peter L & Steven
A Great weekend for the club! Keep up the great bowls! The selectors are watching for the Inter-Club teams!

Sat 8 Nov - Steve's Bulk Barn roll-up
Names on the board please.
Start 1pm names in by 12.30pm
There are quite a few names on the board already so if you didn't qualify for the knockout round of the community Trust triples put your name in.

Up and Coming.
Monday 10 Nov - Ladies Gala Day
Sponsored by Julia Wallace Retirement Village
We are asking for donations of groceries and things for the stall. Please put any donations in the ladies locker room either in 90 or 38. Lets make this a great day.