The Semi Finals last weekend produced mixed results, however we still have 2 teams in the finals Division 5 and Division 3.

Division 3 had a close match most of the day against Bendigo but managed to close out the game with a win in the last few ends and now into the Preliminary Final against Bendigo East at Bendigo on the Yarrington Green ( Gaol Green )

Division 5 just missed on moving directly into the Grand Final with a hard fought loss against Campbells Creek. They now have Inglewood at Bendigo on the Hesse Green.

Division 7 also competitive through out the match with the tide turning each way but just fell at the last hurdle with a loss against White Hills. Well done all year and also your efforts in finals.

Best of Luck to both Divisions 3 and 5 this weekend.

Note: To side Managers and Seconds : please ensure you collect the $5 green fees from all team members playing to be handed into the Host Club. Bags have been provided to each of you. Thankyou.

Weekend Pennant Preliminary Final Teams – 7 March 2020 

Division 3 Vs Bendigo East @ Bendigo – Yarrington Green

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Trevor Trewartha, Ross Smith, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Peter Bush (s)
Jonathon Bush, Ruth Pearce, Scott Finch, Doug Condon (s)
Russell Finch, George Cronk, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s)

Emergency: Julie Robins

Scorer: TBD
Side Manager: TBD

Division 5 Vs Inglewood @ Bendigo – Hesse Green 

Ted Hocking, Hartley Hendy, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Ernie Chapman, Allan Slingo, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Emergency: Dennis Whitehead

Scorer: Judy Chapman, Bob Hutchinson
Side Manager: Wayne Robins

We are looking for a Scorer to do the aggregate score board for Division 3 if some one wishes to help the club. Please call me or let me know by tomorrow evening at the Club I will be there.

All the Best for the games this weekend

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

What a way to finish the season all 4 teams won and teams consolidated their positions in each division to set a great chance of progressing through the finals.

Division 1 had a great win against Inglewood on their home track and earned their 5^th  position.

Division 3 had a great win against 3^rd positioned Bendigo and leap frogged them into 3^rd. They have another shot at them this weekend in the Semi Finals being played at Kangaroo Flat on the small green.

Division 5 won against Harcourt and ensured themselves the double chance sitting in 1^st position. Well done they have Campbells Creek this week in their Semi final game at Eaglehawk on the Kelly green.

Division 7 came out guns blazing and won against Woodbury consolidating 3^rd position. This week they have White Hills at Kangaroo Flat on the Front Green.  

Best of luck to all Divisions for Saturday. This challenge brings out our best.

Selection is always a hard proposition at most times during the season and in the eyes of some players we don’t always get it right. It’s even harder at the end of the season when trying to select the strongest teams and players will miss out due to one reason or another don’t be disheartened as things change and there is always a chance to play, no one is guaranteed a game.

NOTE: To Side Managers & Seconds:  please ensure to collect $5.00 green fees from all members playing to be handed to the Host Club. Bags have been provided to each of you. Thankyou

A Special thankyou to all the members who helped the weekend teams to get to the finals when players have dropped out at the last moment.    

Weekend Pennant Semi Finals  – 29 February 2020 

Division 3 Vs Bendigo @ Kangaroo Flat – Small Green   

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Trevor Trewartha, Ross Smith, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Peter Bush (s)
Jonathon Bush, Ruth Pearce, Scott Finch, Doug Condon (s)
Russell Finch, George Cronk, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s)

Division 5 Vs Campbells Creek @ Eaglehawk – Kelly Green

Ted Hocking, Alan Slingo, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Dennis Whitehead, Ernie Chapman, Hartley Hendy, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s) 

Division 7 Vs White Hills @ Kangaroo Flat – Front Green

Bob Hutchinson, Les Marshall, Jeni Eddy, Judy Chapman (s)
Kevin Watson, Terry McManus, Rod Collins, Brendan Marshall (s)
Mark Burchell, Allan Lowes, Coral Mitchell, Terry Cope (s)

Side Captains

Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird
Division 7 – Guenther Ebenwaldner

Team Managers

–

Emergencies

–

NOTES:

Round 14  – The best performed rink voucher went to Judy Chapman Rink with a 15 shot win, team members  Jenni Eddy, Les Marshall and Bob Hutchinson well done again . 

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone  know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have a grievance there is a process that should be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.  Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm.

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

Last week Division 1 struggled with Castlemaine and just missed out.  Both Division 3 and 5 had wins to consolidate their positions in the four in preparation for possible finals.

Division 1 has Inglewood away and want to look to staying in 5^th  position.

Division 3 is now in 4^th position with last weeks win but not assured of finals. They play Bendigo at home a win here will move them into 3^rd and best placed for finals against Bendigo the following week.

Division 5 has slipped into 1^st position with the win last week but to hold onto the double chance must win against Harcourt this week at home.

Division 7 rested last week should come out swinging and a win away against Woodbury on  will consolidate their position or move them up a rung on the ladder.

All divisions are very close so we need to stay on our mettle and work for each other on game day.

There have only been minor changes in teams due to the return of players and the success of the teams last week however rest assured everyone will be looked at for finals to put the strongest teams in.

Enjoy your bowls and Good Hunting !

NOTE: To Side Managers & Seconds:  please ensure the correct money for green fees is collected and passed onto the club. There have been instances where the incorrect money has been handed in or the bags are broken and change lost. Ask either at the bar to exchange coin for notes where possible but ensure it has been counted correctly. Thankyou

Weekend Pennant Round 14  – 22 February 2020 

Division 1   Away @ Inglewood 

John Read, Jim Walkington, Trevor Schill, Steve Drummond (s)
Frank Thomas, Bernie Carlson, Wayne Robins, Tas Wallis (s)
Russell Williams, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Daryl Cheeseman, Travis Berry (s)
Alan Eddy, Ian Hammond, Mal Finch, Garri Conforti (s) 

Division 3 @ Home Vs Bendigo on Norm Townsend Green (Front)   

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Trevor Trewartha, Ross Smith, Mardi Chisholm, Peter Bush (s)
Jonathon Bush, Alan Spence, Scott Finch, Doug Condon (s)
Russell Finch, George Cronk, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s) 

Division 5 @ Home Vs Harcourt on Frank John Green (Back)

Ted Hocking, Terry Johansen, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Ernie Chapman, Alan Slingo, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Division 7 Away @ Woodbury

Bob Hutchinson, Les Marshall, Jeni Eddy, Judy Chapman (s)
Rob Grainger, Terry McManus, Carol Slingo, Brendan Marshall (s)
Dennis Whitehead, Allan Lowes, Rod Collins, Terry Cope (s)

Side Captains

Division 1 – Steve Drummond
Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird
Division 7 – Rob Grainger

Emergencies

Kevin Watson, Alan Brown 

NOTES

Round 13  – The best performed rink voucher went to Steve Drummonds Rink with an 8 shot win, team members  Trevor SChill, Jim Walkington and John Read, well done .

Round 14 best performed rink voucher will go to the best performed Division 7 Rink best of luck against Castlemaine.

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone  know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

Always a heartfelt thank you to all members who support the Weekend  Pennant at the last moment to fill in when players are unavailable. It makes Selection harder when players return.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm. If you have a grievance there is a process that needs to be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.    

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

What a difference a week makes Divisions 1, 3 had resounding wins with Division 7 sneaking in against the top side. Division 5 only just missing out by 4 shots. Well done all of you.

Division 1 has staved off relegation and looks to cement itself into 5 position in the next couple of games.

Division 3 is now in 4^th position and needs to win this week to consolidate its position in the four for a crack at the finals

Division 5 is holding on to 2 position currently and needs to ensure some good form into the finals

Division 7 has a bye this week, However are sitting 3^rd and have one game to play to ensure they are in contention for finals.

All divisions are very close so we need to stay on our mettle and work for each other on game day.

There have only been a couple of changes in teams due to the success of the teams last week however rest assured everyone will be looked at for finals to put the strongest teams in.

Enjoy your bowls and Good Hunting !

NOTE: To Side Managers & Seconds:  please ensure the correct money for green fees is collected and passed onto the club. There have been instances where the incorrect money has been handed in or the bags are broken and change lost. Ask either at the bar to exchange coin for notes where possible but ensure it has been counted correctly.  Thank you.

Weekend Pennant Round 13  – 15 February 2020 

Division 1   @ Home Vs Castlemaine on Norm Townsend Green (Front)  

John Read, Jim Walkington, Trevor Schill, Steve Drummond (s)
Wayne Robins, Julie Robins, Bernie Carlson, Tas Wallis (s)
Russell Williams, Ross Smith, Frank Thomas, Travis Berry (s)
Alan Eddy, Ian Hammond, Mal Finch, Garri Conforti (s)

Division 3 Away @ Woodbury  

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Trevor Trewartha, Terry Johansen, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Peter Bush (s)
Jonathon Bush, Alan Spence, Scott Finch, Doug Condon (s)
Russell Finch, George Cronk, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s)

Division 5 Away @ Castlemaine

Ted Hocking, Alan Slingo, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Ernie Chapman, Hartley Hendy, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Division 7 Bye  

Side Captains
Division 1 – Steve Drummond
Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird

Emergencies
Ruth Pearce, Mardi Chisholm

NOTES:

Round 12  – The best performed rink voucher went to Barry Hogans Rink with a 25 shot win, team members  Phil Gooch, George Cronk and Russell Finch, well done .

Round 13 best performed rink voucher will go to the best performed Division 1 Rink best of luck against Castlemaine.

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone  know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

Always a heartfelt thank you to all members who support the Weekend  Pennant at the last moment to fill in when players are unavailable. It makes Selection harder when players return.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm. If you have a grievance there is a process that needs to be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

Division 5 and Div 7 got up last week a good effort. Division 1 and 3 challenged but just not quite there on the day.  Best of luck to all divisions this week and good bowling all.

There have been some minor changes in teams due to return of players. Our Division 3, 5 and 7 teams are in with a good show of playing finals with division 5 and 7 in 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively and Div 3 pushing to get into the 4 whilst currently sitting 5^th.  

Some minor changes have been made to ensure players who have filled in during the year are qualified to help the teams (in the hunt for finals) to and through the finals. The changes are not a slight on your ability but having a refreshed perspective after one week rest is always a good thing.

It will be around 32 degrees tomorrow always ensure you maintain hydration with plenty of fluids.

Enjoy your bowls and Good Hunting !

Round 12 Pennant – 8 February 2020 

Division 1  Away @ Bendigo

John Read, Jim Walkington, Trevor Schill, Steve Drummond (s)
Frank Thomas, Bernie Carlson, Tas Wallis,  Wayne Robins (s)
Russell Williams, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Daryl Cheeseman, Travis Berry (s)
Alan Eddy, Ian Hammond, Mal Finch, Garri Conforti (s)

Division 3 @ Home Vs  Heathcote on Norm Townsend Green (Front)  

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Trevor Trewartha, Terry Johansen, Mardi CHisholm, Peter Bush (s)
Jonathon Bush, Alan Spence, Scott Finch, Doug Condon (s)
Russell Finch, George Cronk, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s)

Division 5 @ Home Vs Inglewood on Frank John Green (Back)

Ted Hocking, Alan Slingo, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Ernie Chapman, Hartley Hendy, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Division 7 Away @  Bendigo VRI  

Bob Hutchinson, Les Marshall, Jeni Eddy, Judy Chapman
Rob Grainger, Terry McManus, Carol Slingo, Brendan Marshall
Jenni Holborn, Rod Collins, Colin Murphy, Terry Cope

Side Captains

Division 1 – Alan Eddy
Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird
Division 7 – Bob Grainger

Emergencies

Ruth Pearce, Allan Lowes, Alan Brown, Kevin Watson, Dennis Whitehead

NOTES:

Round 11  – The best performed rink voucher went to Laurie Powers Rinks with a 14 shot win, team members  Ken Connaughton, David Luke and Allan Collins, well done again. 

Round 12 best performed rink voucher will go to the best performed Division 3 Rink best of luck against Heathcote.

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone    know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

Always a heartfelt thankyou to all members who support the Weekend  Pennant at the last moment to fill in when players are unavailable. It makes Selection harder when players return.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm. If you have a grievance there is a process that needs to be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.    

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

Division 3 and Div 7 got up last week a good effort. Division 1 and 5 challenged but just not quite there on the day. Best of luck to all divisions this week and good bowling all.

Remember it will be Hot this weekend please ensure you maintain hydration with plenty of fluids “Water or proper Hydration fluids to replenish those precious bodily fluids”  

Round 11 Pennant – 1 February 2020 

Division 1  @ Home vs South Bendigo on Norm Townsend Green (Front)

John Read, Jim Walkington, Trevor Schill, Wayne Robins (s)
Scott Finch, Frank Thomas, Bernie Carlson,  Steve Drummond (s)
Russell Williams, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Travis Berry, Daryl Cheeseman (s)
Alan Eddy, Ian Hammond, Mal Finch, Garri Conforti (s)

Division 3 Away @ Serpentine  

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Ruth Pearce, Terry Johansen, Colin Murphy, Peter Bush (s)
Ted Hocking, Jonathon Bush, George Cronk, Doug Condon (s)
Ross Smith, Russell Finch, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s)

Division 5 Away @ White Hills

Trevor Trewartha, Alan Slingo, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Ernie Chapman, Hartley Hendy, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Division 7 @ Home Vs Strathfieldsaye on Frank John Green (Back)  

Bob Hutchinson, Les Marshall, Jeni Eddy, Judy Chapman
Rob Grainger, Terry McManus, Carol Slingo, Brendan Marshall
Kevin Watson, Allan Lowes, Rod Collins, Terry Cope

Side Captains

Division 1 – Steve Drummond
Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird
Division 7 – Bob Grainger

Emergencies

Elizabeth O’Neill, Jennifer Holborn, Julie Robins

NOTES:

Round 10  – The tenth week best performed rink voucher went to the Judy Chapman with a 17 shot win, team members  Jeni Eddy, Jennifer Holborn, Bob Hutchinson, well done. 

Round 11 best performed rink voucher will go to the best performed Division 5 Rink good luck against White Hills.

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

***  Please ensure bowlers that you have the new Golden Square bowls stickers these are to be used this week onwards!  If you don’t have a set please make sure you speak with your side captain if not please come and see the Chairman of Selectors.

Always a heartfelt thankyou to all members who support the Weekend  Pennant at the last moment to fill in when players are unavailable. It makes Selection harder when players return.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm. If you have a grievance there is a process that needs to be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.    

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

Division 5 and 7 both got up last week against good opposition. Division 1 and 3 came up against the top teams in those divisions. They were both competitive but were just out done by them. Some forced changes this week due to unavailability, the best of luck to all divisions this week and good bowling all.

Round 10 Pennant – 25 January 2020 

Division 1  away @ Kangaroo Flat

John Read, Julie Robins, Trevor Schill, Wayne Robins (s)
Scott Finch, Frank Thomas, Bernie Carlson,  Steve Drummond (s)
Russell Williams, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Travis Berry, Daryl Cheeseman (s)
Alan Eddy, Ian Hammond, Mal Finch, Garri Conforti (s)

Division 3 @ Home vs Bendigo East on Norm Townsend Green (Front)  

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Ted Hocking, Ruth Pearce, Colin Murphy, Peter Bush (s)
Terry Johansen, Jonathon Bush, George Cronk, Doug Condon (s)
Ross Smith, Russell Finch, Phil Gooch, Barry Hogan (s)

Division 5 @ Home Vs Dingee on Frank John Green (Back)  

Trevor Trewartha, Alan Slingo, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Rod Collins, Hartley Hendy, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Division 7   Away @ White Hills  

Bob Hutchinson, Jennifer Holborn, Jeni Eddy, Judy Chapman
Rob Grainger, Terry McManus, Rob Strauss, Brendan Marshall
Kevin Watson, Allan Lowes, Les Marshall, Terry Cope

Side Captains

Division 1 – Alan Eddy
Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird
Division 7 – Bob Grainger

Emergencies

Mardi Chisholm, Carol Slingo, Elizabeth O’Neill

NOTES:

Round 9  – The Eighth week best performed rink voucher went to the Daryl Cheeseman with a 7 shot win, team members Travis Berry, Guenther Ebenwaldner and Russell Williams, well done.

Round 10 best performed rink voucher will go to the best performed Division 7 Rink good luck against White Hills.

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone    know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

***  Please ensure bowlers that you have the new Golden Square bowls stickers these are to be used this week onwards!  If you don’t have a set please make sure you speak with your side captain if not please come and see the Chairman of Selectors.

Always a heartfelt thankyou to all members who support the Weekend  Pennant at the last moment to fill in when players are unavailable.  It makes Selection harder when players return.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm. If you have a grievance there is a process that needs to be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors

Happy New Year to all bowlers for 2020.  A new year  and a new start, hoping we’re all refreshed and raring to go. Some necessary changes have been made to teams due to unavailability of players and returning players. Looking to strengthen teams whilst trying to maintain balance.  Good Luck to all Divisions this weekend.

Week 8, the last game before the break was a very challenging week, Division 1 just missing out on a win by 1 shot to Eaglehawk, “heartbreaking”  and Division 7 sneaking in with a 1 shot win, well done.

***  Please ensure bowlers that you have the new Golden Square bowls stickers these are to be used this week onwards!

If you don’t have a set please make sure you speak with your side captain if not please come and see the Chairman of Selectors.

Round 9 Pennant – 18 January 2020 

Division 1  away @ Bendigo East

John Read, Jim Walkington, Trevor Schill, Wayne Robins (s)
Scott Finch, Frank Thomas, Bernie Carlson,  Steve Drummond (s)
Russell Williams, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Travis Berry, Daryl Cheeseman (s)
Alan Eddy, Ian Hammond, Mal Finch, Garri Conforti (s)

Division 3 @ Home vs Harcourt on Norm Townsend Green (Front)  

Glenn Fordham, Wayne Lyons, Stephen Egan, Jeff Frost (s)
Trevor Trewartha, Ruth Pearce, Alan Spence, Peter Bush (s)
Jonathon Bush, Terry Johansen, Barry Hogan, Doug Condon (s)
Ross Smith, Russell Finch, George Cronk, Phil Gooch (s)

Division 5 @ Home Vs Calivil on Frank John Green (Back)  

Ted Hocking, Alan Slingo, Walter Stammers, Graham Taylor (s)
Colin Bird, Ray Bell, Peter Camm, Gil Tipple (s)
Peter Ferrier, Ernie Chapman, Hartley Hendy, Don Kent (s)
Alan Collins, David Luke, Ken Connaughton, Laurie Power (s)

Division 7   Away @ White Hills  

Bob Hutchinson, Dennis Whitehead, Jeni Eddy, Judy Chapman
Rob Grainger, Terry McManus, Les Marshall, Brendan Marshall
Kevin Watson, Allan Lowes, Colin Murphy, Terry Cope

Side Captains

Division 1 – Steve Drummond
Division 3 – Glenn Fordham
Division 5 – Colin Bird
Division 7 – Bob Grainger

Emergencies

Mark Burchell, Coral Mitchell

NOTES:

Round 8  – The Eighth week best performed rink voucher went to the Phil Gooch with an 8 shot win, team members George Cronk, Russell Finch and Ross Smith, well done.

Round 9 best performed rink voucher will go to the best performed Division 1 Rink good luck against Bendigo East.

Training on Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm in designated teams. If you are unable to make practice or come late please let someone know from the selection team or have the message passed on.

Always a heartfelt thankyou to all members who support the Weekend  Pennant at the last moment to fill in when players are unavailable. It makes Selection harder when players return.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weekend Selection is done Wednesday evening at approx. 4-6pm. If you have a grievance there is a process that needs to be followed please make an appointment if you wish to raise an issue.

All the best

Guenther (Eb) Ebenwaldner
Chairman of Selectors