Monthly triples a hit

By Casey O'Connor

The Warwick Bowls Club hosted their final Monthly Triples competition for 2021 on Tuesday 7 December and it was very well supported with 12 teams on thee the green.

Ken Hayes, Darryl Phillips and Phil Wagner were the overall winning team. In the opening round, they had a 15-4 win over Pamela Kerr, Chris Lawler, Brian Black. In the second round, they scored a 12-7 win unfortunately the names of their opponents were unavailable.

Runners up Ossie McPaul, Geoff Creighton and Peter Collis won their opening game against Tim Gallagher, Ray Schnitzerling, Max Holder 12-7. They went on to score a 15-4 win over

Nic Farmer, Jean Calam and Rhonda Cox in the next round.

In other results John Ruhle, Denis Sterling, Russell Bean defeated Edwin Welsh, Craig Thurgate, Trevor Wright 15-4 in round one. In round two they played Tim Gallagher, Ray Schnitzerling, Max Holder scoring a 12-8 win.

Syd Morris, Trish Owens, Steve Ford scored an 11-8 win in their opening game against Ann Whitfield, Pat Seipelt, Max Balfour. In round two the team had a 14-5 win over the team skipped by K Weier.

Roger Cavanagh, Davis, John Johnson had a round one win over Nic. Farmer, Jean Calam, Rhonda Cox (10 1/2 – 8 ½) before losing to the runners up in round two.

“Last Past The Post“ was the team of Nic Farmer, Jean Calam and Rhonda Cox.

The club extends their thanks to all visiting bowlers who made the day so successful. They would also like to acknowledge the work of the ladies in the kitchen, once again the catering was excellent and enjoyed by all while the bar staff kept everyone well hydrated.

The Members who maintain the Green deserve a very special thank-you. They are incredible workers, considering some of their ages etc., and each deserves a medal of gratitude.

There are still no details of a date for play in the postponed Final of Club Selected Fours. When a date is released, Skips will notify their teams.

A reminder that club memberships are now payable.

The club will break now for Christmas following night bowls last night.

The Management Committee of the Warwick Bowls Club’s wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.