10 year and under Singles Section Play

Sunday 13th January a good turnout of 10 year and under players took to the green for qualifying. Great conditions saw 9 men and 11 ladies needing to win 2 out of 3 games to go on to the knockout round which will be played at a later date to determine the champion 10 year and under man and woman. Dates for the post selection play will be posted when they are confirmed.

Senior Pairs Decided

Saturday 12 January saw the finals of the mens and womens senior pairs played.

Some great bowls were played in fantastic conditions. The sun was shining and there was enough wind to blow the flag but not too much.

In the womens final the experienced Joan Smith and Sue Meyer played Feona Sayles and Desire Lambert. It was a great match but in the end the young guns won hot from playing together at the Nationals in Christchurch where they got to the semi-finals. Congratulations Feona and Desire.

In the mens final were the partnerships Phil Skogland and Wayne Sellars playing Peter Lambert and Stephen Wood. A very tight fought match till the second to last end where Peter and Stephen managed to pull 4 ahead. Phil and Wayne were unble to get the four they needed on the last end and Peter and Stephen won the final. Congratulations Peter and Stephen.

Russell Meyer Wins National Singles Title

Congratulations to Russell on winning the Mens Singles at the Dorchester/Hyundai National Open Bowling Championships at the Papanui greens in Christchurch!

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Northern News - 20 December

Issue # 10 2007

Thinking of buying a new car? Hyundai are one of the sponsors of World Bowls and are offering $250 to the club and $250 to NZ Bowls for every new car purchase made. Just let them know you are a registered member of Northern Club and up goes our bank balance!

I have received positive feedback from many members regarding this weekly newsletter Thanks for that – it will continue in the New Year.

If you any items/messages/information that you would like included please let me have it and it will be printed in the next edition.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and satisfying New Year.

Doug

Match Convenor’s Report

Club Championships

Last Sunday our Ladies Senior Singles was finalised when Feona Sayles defeated Melva Wood 21-9 in the final. Earlier in the day Fiona beat Desiree Lambert 21-18 in the semi-final.

Sunday 23 December the ladies Fours will be finalised. At 9am Liz Rossiter will play Judy Boag with the winner playing Joan Smith at 1-30pm.

Section Play of the Senior Men and Ladies Pairs has been completed with six teams qualifying in the Ladies and seven in the Mens. Post Section play starts at 9am 12th of January and with no weather interruptions the winners will be found that day.

Reminder to the 10yr and under players that dates have changed for their singles and pairs events and the entry forms are on the notice board in the main lounge.

Club Events

December 22nd is club Xmas Special day and entries are good. The day starts at 9-30am with the final of the men’s senior singles to be followed by a Subway lunch and three short games of bowls in the afternoon. Dinner at 6:15pm will make the day and the menu includes Roast Pork and Chicken. Entries for lunch and bowls are required by 5pm Friday.

December 29th is our am/pm MetLife pairs the only tournament of its type in the centre where you can compete for half a day. So if you’re not doing anything grab a friend and enter. Entries can be mixed or single gender. Start time 9am and 1-30pm. $5 per head per event.

Saturday 5th of January is Marj Howell’s pairs for ladies. Start time 9-30am. Entry form will be on board this Saturday.

Reminder that Carpet Court entry fees are required by anniversary weekend.

Community Trust singles and fours entries close mid January so help Christine by getting your entries in early.

Ladies Levin visit which was postponed will now be on February 11th so Ladies check the notice board in your locker room for more details.

Unfortunately the Xmas lunch had to be cancelled because of lack of interest. What a pity as I understand it used to be a highlight of the ladies year. I hope it wasn’t because the men were invited! Add to that the venue was one of our new in-house sponsors so not a good start for Northern. I suspect that the poor response was due to the closeness to our Xmas Special so suggest we look for an alternative date as soon as possible.

The Late News is don’t forget that the Aggregate and Points days are season events and don’t finish at Xmas so make sure when they recommence you are here to catch up to the leaders. Prizes include trips to Whangamata and six month free rental of Wheely Bins.

Well not a lot of other news other to say thank you to Michael for the great greens we enjoy at Northern; and to all our members, the match committee appreciates your support and we wish you all a MERRY XMAS and A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

Phil