Update 28^th November 2011

It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of our Centre President, Maggie May.

Maggie’s funeral is today at 1.30pm.

Rest in peace Maggie. You will be greatly missed by all of us.

INTERCLUB

The selector has made a few changes for this upcoming Saturday due to the unavailability of some players from the first day. Please check the board and signify your availability.

CHRISTMAS 2011

This is nearly upon us. There is a notice up on the board with the details of our Christmas  Tournament on the 17^th of December which once again is being sponsored by Kevin Cowan. The format will be a drawn tournament followed by dinner at around 6pm. The club (Kevin) will provide the ham. You need to bring yourselves and your own salad or desert.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS

The Club Champ fours kicked off on Sunday in pretty unusual weather conditions for most of us. Warm, Sunny and no wind. Fantastic!

The second day is next Sunday. If you have not been playing or have been eliminated then pop down and have a look at the competition on Sunday. There will be some good bowls to watch.

Sunday the 27^th.

Update 21^st November 2011

On Sunday the 20^th the Club Held a Drawn Mufti event.

2 bowl triples were played by 10 teams on Green 2 in what could be described as very “character building” conditions. The strong gusty wind certainly gave the bowls a mind of their own at times. Despite the playing conditions, all those involved enjoyed the day. Thanks to Derek for his organisation and to our “Anonymous” Sponsor of the event. There were good prizes at stake for the successful teams.

Winners were:-

1^st  Phil Skoglund and his team of Ramon Thornton and Val Kempster.

2^nd  Colin Lozell with Lynlea Rogers and Don Ryan.

3^rd  Derek McKee with Anne Corlett and Joy Pearce.

Congratulations to you all.

 Phil Skoglund and his team of Val Kempster and Ramon Thornton.

Upcoming events.

This coming Saturday Interclub commences. Check the board for the teams and venues. If you are not playing, why not come along and support your club teams? There will be some good contests to watch.

Both the Men and Ladies Club Champ fours start on Sunday. Murray advises that he is closing entries at 5pm on Thursday (24th) so get your team in now if you haven’t already.

Bowls NZ Ladies Club Pairs.

Congratulations to Vivienne lozell and Noeleen Elston, winners of the Bowls NZ Ladies Club Pairs.

They defeated Sheryn Blake and Wendy Currie.

This is Noeleen’s 16^th Centre Title and Vivienne’s 10^th for which she received her Gold Bar.

Well done girls!

Good luck in the next round and we wish you well on your path to the National  finals.

Viv and Noeleen - Winners of the Bowls NZ Ladies Club Pairs.

The Bowls NZ Men’s Club Pairs final is yet to be played but congratulations to Northern's Philip Skoglund and Cameron Nairne for making it into that final.

Good luck to you both.

Their opponents will be Clayton Simpson and Shane Rogers from the Terrace End Club.

From the Match Convenor.

Due to the Manawatu Centre losing the first day of their Triples event, our club senior triples, men and ladies second day, has had to be postponed to allow the second day of the Bowls NZ Men’s Club Pairs to be played.

Sue will discuss with the Ladies the possibility of using Sunday the 20^th of November while the men’s second day is provisionally December the 11th.

When details can be confirmed regarding the men’s date it will be featured on this blog and also on club notice boards.

Closing dates for Club Championships.

To give the tournament committee time, closing dates have been set for the Sunday prior to first days play.

Entry forms are on the boards well in advance please don't miss out.

TARGET BOWLS.

The weather has been unkind. Only one round has been completed to date.

Every Friday, this event will be held, subject to weather until December the 16th.

Start time is from 4-30pm to 5-45pm.

It takes approximately 50 minutes to complete the 8 ends.

Cash prizes each evening to the two best performances plus a draw for a $25 meat voucher.

There is a $5 entry fee with 20% going to the aggregate pool which is currently standing at $117

Your attendance would be appreciated.

Club Fours

Entries close later this month so get your entries in.

Regards Phil