The Summit Bowls club has taken out the Southern Downs District Club Sevens at Tenterfield, defeating Stanthorpe 2-1 in the final.
Eight sides played on Saturday in the sectional play. This event used a new format which was popular with all players.
Each side was composed of three teams and the end result was judged on the performance of all three teams. This teaches players the importance of playing for the side rather than individual teams.
Section one was won by Stanthorpe and section two by The Summit one team.
The two teams played in the final on Sunday morning. Results were as follows – Pairs – David Stibbard and Rob Capelli (The Summit) 21 defeated David Rose and Len Girgenti (Stanthorpe) 11; Jamie Zamprogno and Tony Schubert (The Summit) 31 defeated Polly Ley and Wendy Hurrell (Stanthorpe) 13 and in the triples John Fairley, Brian Brown and Gary Trevena (Stanthorpe) 17 defeated Matthew Murphy, Eliseo Zamprogno and Tyler Sweeney (The Summit) 15. With the Summit winning two disciplines to one.
The weekend proved to be financially rewarding the winners (thanks to sponsorship from Tenterfield Bowls Club) and the runners up (thanks to sponsorship from Federation Pies and Garden Café Tenterfield). It is hoped that this event helped foster pride in the performance of their club.
The Tenterfield Club is congratulated for the way they ran the event.
The Summit Club also wishes to thank the other two teams who represented the club. The second team came second in section one. The third team which was called into the competition late came second in section two and this was a great performance.
Social games were played at the club on Saturday afternoon. Results: Sheryl Midgley and Margaret Harvey drew with Dean Midgley and Mary Zanatta 7-all; Gwen Blackley and Cliff Jones 13 defeated Dave Blackley and Eddie Zanatta 10; Bill Larsen, Peter Balmer, Larry Mullins 22 v Kerrie Hutchins, Bill Hutchins, Greg Mugridge 8.
The next district event will be the Men’s Two Bowl Pairs to be held at Warwick East on Saturday-Sunday 13-14 July. Nominations close at the end of next week.
Calendar for the coming weeks: Saturday 6 July: Trophy afternoon; Saturday 13 July: SDMDBA Men’s Two Bowl Triples Sectional Warwick East: Social Bowls at The Summit; Sunday 14 July: SDMDBA Men’s Two Bowl triples – Finals; Tuesday 16 July: Turkey Triples.
Stanthorpe Bowls Club
The Southern Downs District Club Sevens event was held at the Tenterfield Bowls Club on Saturday-Sunday 29-30 June.
Clubs from all around the district including Tenterfield, Wawick East, Stanthorpe, Texas (two teams) and the Summit Bowls Club (three teams) took part in the competition.
Congratulations to team one of The Summit Bowls Club who played exceptional bowls to take this year’s title by two games to one and commiserations to the Stanthorpe Bowls Club who were gallant in defeat but also so very thrilled to have made it to the final.
The winning team received a trophy along with $1,000 prize money and each of the seven members of the winning team received a medallion as a memento of the occasion. The runners up received $500 prize money.
Special thank you to Paul Beaman and the rest of the Southern Downs District team, for doing a wonderful job organising the day. This was a first-time event with a new format and enjoyed immensely by the majority who attended. The Stanthorpe looks forward to participating again in 2025.
In social bowls to date, results: Bill Welsch, Colin Denning and Brian Brown beat Steve Sheahan, Lorraine Evans and Jack Bell 16-14. John Fairley, Gary Trevena and Brian Brown beat Sylean Fairley, Colin Denning and Bruno Stefanon 26-14. David Rose and Len Girgenti beat Polly Lay and Wendy Hurnall 15-13. Margaret Harvey, and Brian Brown beat Colin Denning and Gary Trevena 17-13. Polly Lay and Wendy Hurnall defeated Jack Bell and David Rose 31-9 and Bill Welsch, B.Stefanon and John Fairley beat Lorraine Evans, Bruno Stefanon ans Sylean Fairley 24-18
Turkey Triples will be held Tuesday 9 July starting at 10am. Teams wishing to nominate for the event can call the club mobile on 0456459784.
The green sponsors for this week: Favero Motors.
Warwick Bowls club
Russell Bean beat Johnny Ruhle 26-23 when they played the Club Singles final.
Social bowls on Wednesday had 20 bowlers playing in the Jackpot Pairs and I believe the jackpot is still available.
There was a good turnout on Saturday for Social Bowls. Thanks to Catherine and Tom Batchelor from Lismore for joining in the fun.
The uniform police were out and about inspecting who was wearing their club attire. Luckily there is no policy for undies.
Lucky numbers raffle was won by lucky Craig Thurgate who is now $25 richer. Well, he was for a while, until he got on the other side of the bar.
Pizza vouchers from Domino’s were won by Tom Bachelor, Marion Skaines and Marian Cirson.
Monday 1 July: committee meeting at 10.30am;
Tuesday 2 July: Turkey Triples generously sponsored Maxwell and Lancaster Solicitors at 10am. Match Director Faye 0411 571 913.
Wednesday 3 July: As usual, no social bowls the day after Turkey Triples.
Saturday 6 July: Social at 1pm. Names down between 12pm and 12.30pm. Clubhouse 4661 1516. All welcome, especially beginners and travellers.
Wednesday 10 July: Social Bowls at 1pm. Book in as above.
Saturday 13 July: Club Selected Triples first round starts at 10am.
Date Claimer Sunday July 28: Krazy Krafty Kitty.
Warwick Bowls Club is centrally located in Leslie Park on Fitzroy Street, near Rose City Shopping Centre and opposite the Police Station.
For social, competition and barefoot bowls call the clubhouse on 4661 1516 or for functions book with Craig on 0412 661 924.
Warwick East Bowls Club
Matt Shepherd and Mick O’Leary have taken out the Warwick East Bowls held on Thursday 27 June.
Sixteen teams took to the greens with Shepherd and O’Leary winning the competition ahead of Peter Ridgwell and Ray Southee.
Today (Thursday, 4 July) the club have its monthly triples competition, with play starting at the usual winter time of 10am. Mixed social bowls will return to Warwick East on Saturday (6 July), with play starting at 1pm. As usual, there will be prizes to play for and a chance to try for the jackpot. Visitors, both players and non-players, will be made very welcome.
