The results of Wednesday Social Bowls are:
Winner of the Winners: Ken Coxell and John Strawbrick
Winner of the Losers: John Marshall, Alida Van Dijk and John Bates.
Jackpot not won.
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Life Member Participating
On Saturday 4th May – It was lovely to have Life Member Frank Dunnicliff playing with us:
Egon Panknin’s special celebration
Saturday 4th May was a very special day. Egon Panknin sponsored the day, because he was celebrating living in Australia for 61 years.
46 players participated in perfect bowling weather.
Winner of the Winners – Peter Flay, Roy Patmore and J Williams
Winner of the Losers - Don Verlander, John Marshall and John Bates.
Congrats to all and view the photos attached:
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Championship Results for the Men’s McLaren Vale Bowls Club
CHAMPION – Brandon Whiley
RUNNER UP – Ashley Whiley
CHAMPION PAIRS – Heath Raymond and Justin Kelly
RUNNERS UP – Chris and Neil Broadwood
CHAMPION FOURS – Heath Raymond, Justin Kelly, Graeme Walling and Steve Raymond
CHAMPION FOURS RUNNERS UP – Chris Broadwood, Neil Broadwood, Les Carter and Stan Broadwood.
The standard of bowls was exceptionally high, and it augers well for the coming seasons.
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Results from Wednesday 1st May were
Winner of the Winners – Peter Play, Roy Patmore and team
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Thursday Pennants
The end of season wind up show was a success – just look at these photos
McLaren Vale Ladies Season Update
Both 1st and 3rd Divisions made the finals – but were unable to continue onto the Grand Final – congratulations to everyone. Many thanks to all the men who filled in during Pennant, as we had a lot of sickness and were short of players. Championship results at our Club are as follows:
Champion Lady – Jenny Sharpe, Runner Up – Marie Broadwood
Champion Pairs – Jenny Sharpe and RIcki Hooper, Runners Up were Beth Metcalf and Pam Wellington
Champion Triples – Joan Warner, Helen Purdie and Pam Wellington. Runners Up were Jenny Sharpe, Ricki Hooper and Denise Pulford
Champion Fours – Jenny Sharpe, Ricki Hooper, Denise Pulford and Daphne Guerin. Runners Up were Adriana Coppin, Joan Warner, Chris Hoad and Beth Metcalf.
Drawn Pairs – Adriana Coppin and Ricki Hooper.
When teams win at Club level they go on to play at Association then Regional levels.
Jenny Sharpe won the Champion of Champion Singles.
Jenny Sharpe, Ricki Hooper, Denise Pulford and Daphne Guerin won the Champion of Champion Fours – GOOD LUCK FOR THE REGIONAL FINALS.
Social Bowls update – end April
A blowy day brought 34 players for Saturday bowls – several of 1st Division team – using old bowls. This did not get in the winners – shows how much an advantage narrow bowls get……
Saturday 27 April: Winner of the Winners – Frank Romeo, Bill Dargie, J. Blount (new member)
Winner of the Losers – Norm and Paul from Myponga
Wednesday 24th April: Winner of the Winners – Frank Romeo, Ken Bowden
Winner of the Losers – Ted Warner and Ross Collinson
Looks like Frank is making a living out of playing bowls and Ted and Ross won the Jackpot.
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Entertainment during the winter months
Dear Members and Friends
With the Bowling Season now over we are turning our attention to offering events at the club during the coming months. A different event is being scheduled for each month from May to September this year.
Our Night Owlers have put forward suggestions and from their responses we have come up with a programme for most tastes. Full bar service will be available for all of the events. Our Club facilities offer a family friendly safe and pleasant environment so please do come and join in.
Saturday 4th May – KARAOKE – 7.30PM TO 11.00PM
Free admission – NO BYO
Saturday 22nd June – THE GOOD OLD DAYS – 7.30PM
Tickets $20 each. A variety show for all the family. Music, song and dance.
Friday 26th July – CHRISTMAS IN JULY – $25 per head
Saturday 24th August – Quiz Night 7.30PM onwards.
This promises to be very popular.
Saturday 14th September – Talent Show/Eisteddford.
For further details please contact us as below.
147 – 149 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171
PO Box 471, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Phone (08) 8323 8448
Email: mclarenvalebowlingclub@bigpond.com
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Social Bowls April
Wednesday 17th Social Bowls:
Winners of the Winners – Ken Coxall and John Schwarbeck
Winners of the Losers – Brian Lawrence and Friend Ron
Saturday 20th Social Bowls:
Winner of the Winners – Don and Lorraine Verlander
Winner of the Losers – Leon McMillan and Jim Valente
Both days were beautiful weather with a fast green – come along and join us.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE SATURDAY PENNANT WINNERS – LOOK UP AT THE HEADERS AND PRESS ‘SELECTIONS/RESULTS’, THEY ARE ALL THERE COMPLETE WITH PHOTOS. CLICK ON A PHOTO TO ENLARGE IT.
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It is with deep regret we inform all members that our “Life Member” John Guthridge has passed away. His funeral will be held at the McLaren Vale Hospital grounds on Friday at 2.00pm (26/4/2013). John was a great member who supported our club, and we extend to his family our condolences.
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Ladies Club Championships
The results of the 2012/13 tournament are:
Championship Singles: Winner – Jenny Sharpe
Runner up - Marie Broadwood
Championship Pairs: Winners - Jenny Sharpe, Ricki Hooper
Runners up - Pam Wellington, Beth Metcalf
Championship Triples: Winners - Joan Warner, Pam Wellington, Helen Purdie
Runners up - Jenny Sharpe, RIcki Hooper, Denise Pulford
Championship Fours: Winners - Jenny Sharpe, RIcki Hooper, Denise Pulford, Daphne Guerin
Runners up - Adriana Coppin, Joan Warner, Chris Hoad, Beth Metcalf
Handicap Singles: Did not play
Drawn Pairs: Adriana Coppin, Ricki Hooper.
Please note: At the last Ladies A.G.M. the new office bearers are
Ladies facility chairperson: Denise Pulford
Ladies vice chairperson: Adriana Coppin
Ladies facility secretary: Glenda Connor
Ladies chairperson of selectors: Nola Bradley
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