Northern News - 31 Oct 08

Hello Fellow Bowlers
Well the season is really in full swing with a very busy 2 months between now and Christmas. Recently we hosted Paraparaumu for our yearly challenge fixture and once again we were successful in winning the $1000 prize.
Well done to all who played so well, or who helped in any way to make this a memorable day.
Special thanks to Carol and her crew in the kitchen, and to Mike for the magnificent state of the greens.

Sponsorship
The Board are currently in negotiations with the Taranaki Savings Bank regarding possible sponsorship and an offer to club members who open new accounts which will benefit both you and the club. More details shortly.

Thanks buddies for spreading the news – you are all helping to ensure that our members are kept as fully informed as possible.

Good bowling
Doug


Match Committee

This coming weekend sees the start of the Community Trust Triples and Pairs.
For those not taking part, there will be a roll up on Saturday at the club commencing at 1pm. Dave Smith has offered to organise this and he will advise the format and the entry fee on the day. It will probably be something like a $1 in and the pool will be paid out to the participants on the day. Please come along and keep Dave company. Names in by 12.30pm please.

Steve's Bulk Barn - Inhouse- 8 Nov
On November the 8th we have scheduled Steve's Bulk Barn – In House event beginning at 1.00pm. This will be either Pairs or Triples depending on the numbers and there will be a $5 entry fee each. Names in by noon please.

Julia Wallace Retirement Village Ladies Gala Day - 10 Nov
On Monday the 10th of November there is the Julia Wallace Retirement Village Ladies Gala Day Triples beginning at 9.30am. Ladies, get your names in for this tournament.

Twilight Tournaments - 20 Nov & 4 Dec
This season we are attempting to organise a couple of twilight tournaments. The hope is to run each one over two nights, consisting of two games a night starting at 5.30pm and ending around 7.30pm.
The first of these is scheduled for Thursday the 20th of November with the second night being on Thursday the 4th of December.
The format will be any gender pairs and the entry fee will be only $5 each. See the entry form on the Notice Board for more information. Teams in by Wednesday the 19th, 5pm please.
If you are having trouble finding a partner then put your name on the list on the board as being available so we can match you up with someone if possible.

The National Mixed Pairs 2x4x2
The Event scheduled for Labour Weekend was eventually cancelled because of the weather. This Event has been rescheduled to be held on the 22nd and 23rd of November.

The Harris Meats In House roll up on the 22nd will have to be rescheduled to another date - to be advised.

The 23rd is currently in the program as a Club Championship reserve day. This may be affected by the Centre event and I am planning to use this day for the 10 year and under men’s Singles and Pairs which will not have been able to be run on the 15th and 16th of November as scheduled due to 3 of the participants being selected to represent the Centre in the Arnott & Duckett in New Plymouth on those days. Congratulations to Cliff, Harold and Martin as well as to Grant, Tom, Keith, Stephen and Ray for their selections in these rep teams.

The Ladies 10 year and under are not affected. Keep a watch on the notice board as it may be possible to fit in a Club roll up on the 15th for those of us who are left.

Club Champs.
Entries are on the notice board for the Ladies Senior Fours and the Men’s Senior Singles. Ladies, get your teams together and Men, put your names on the board. The more the merrier!

Interclub starts on the 29th so it is going to be a busy month of bowls.

Cheers,
John

Results -Sun 27 Oct 08

Steve's Bulk Barn Open 3 Bowl pairs
Finally the rain stopped long enough for some of the braver bowlers to venture out on the green. 3 bowl pairs were the flavour, keeping warm and out of the wind was also on the menu.
Winners Des and Chris
2nd Terry and Anna
3rd Doug and John Procter.
Well done to all the teams who entered and braved the wind and cold conditions.
Thanks also to Steve's Bulk Bin our sponsors.

Next weekend
The community Trust ladies and mens Pairs and Triples get underway.
CT Triples on Sat 1 Nov.
CT Pairs on Sun 2 Nov.
Draws should be out this week.

Click here for Paraparaumu Vs Northern Photos

Sports team of the year Finalists

Warmest congratulations to our Women’s second division interclub team (winners of the NZ title last season) for making the finals of the Manawatu Sports Team of the Year. Well done to Chris, Jacinta, Lynlea, Julianne, Sue Meyer, Sue Way and Sandra, as well as selector Phil and manager Joy.

The Sportsman of the Year dinner is to be held on Friday November 14 beginning at 6:45pm at the Awapuni Function Centre which is at the racecourse. I know that all of the team will be attending and this is an invitation for all Northern members to join them in what should be a most enjoyable evening. In addition to the announcement of the winners in each section there will be a full dinner (wine provided) and a variety of entertainment headed by the guest speaker Mahy Drysdale. Sounds like a fun night for all!!

If you would like to attend, the cost is $55 per person with a discount to $50 for a table of 8. So get a group together or just put your name down as a starter and we will see how many groups of 8 we can organise.

If you would like to attend please contact Chris Quinn or myself as soon as possible.

Cheers

Doug

Results 19 Oct 08

Ladies 10 yr and under pairs
The qualifying round was played. Windy as usual... But the sun was shining most of the day. Chris Quinn and Lynlea Rodgers, Joy Pearce and Elaine McQuarters Qualified. They will go on to play the final.

Grandmas Roast club roll-up
A good number turned out to play for Grandmas roast.
The winners were Terry J, Tex, Maurice A. 3 wins.
Second went to Murray W, Jean Grant and Val K. 2 wins 21 ends.
Third was Viv, Peter D and Jan Bailey. 2 wins 20 ends.
Great to see everyone on the greens..

Next weekend
The club is hosting the National Mixed Pairs 2x4x2. 9.00am Start. Come down to the club and watch a few games. There are quite a few teams entered from Northern. Good luck to you all.

Labour Day - Mon 27 October
Steve's Bulk Bin Open 3 bowl pairs
Start 10.00am.
Entry on the board.