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

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Emergencies

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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