Sunday’s bowls practice run by coach Michael Szabo resumed last Sunday. It is on again this Sunday, August 11 from 10am to noon but if you can’t come for the whole 2 hours then come along for the time you can spare.
Pennant –
The weeks are gradually going by and pennant will be here before you know it.
There is a sheet out for anyone that needs a club shirt. Please place your order now so it will be all organized before pennant starts.
Social bowls results –
Monday, July 29 - 2-4-2 - Winners – Dave Charrington and Mick Crawford. Runners Up – Mick Dixon and Steve Day.
The jackpot was not claimed and will be carried forward to next Monday.
Wednesday, July 31 - Social Bowls - Winners – Eugene O’Connor and Mick Crawford.
The jackpot was not claimed and will be carried forward to next Wednesday.
There were no resting touchers to win the $10 bar voucher that is given out each week for the first resting toucher.
This week’s social bowls –
Saturday, August 10 - Social Bowls.
Monday, August 12 - 2-4-2.
Wednesday, August 14 - Social Bowls.
All these games start at 12.30pm and names need to be down by 11am on the day. The sheets are out for names to go down, visitors welcome.
Don’t let the cold weather turn you off, rug up and come along to get some fresh air, vitamin D and of course enjoy the social interaction too.
To any members that are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.
To all, good bowling.
ClubMulwala Bowls
Mark Smith - It is with great sadness ClubMulwala Bowls share with the bowling community the passing of Mark Smith.
Mark was a much-loved member of ClubMulwala Bowls. The Treasurer for the past few years and involved with many of the club’s tournaments during the year.
R.I.P. Mark. You will be missed my so many.
Pennant 2024/2025 season: commitment and team selection.
A sheet has been posted on the board at the greens for interested members to place their names on for the 2024/2025 pennant season.
The selection committee ask members to place their names on the list ASAP.
All ClubMulwala Bowls members are encouraged to play pennant this coming season. The number of teams to be entered for the upcoming pennant season will be finalised this week.
Coaching:
ClubMulwala’s Bowls Coach Geoff Mitchell will be available following Tuesday social bowls for coaching. This is a great opportunity to seek advice and refine your bowling skills.
The club is very lucky to have secured such an experienced coach and mentor for the bowling community.
Prior to this week’s social bowls, the coach awarded trophies to members who have performed outstandingly over the past 2 weeks at training - Malcolm Miller for his amazing effort, receiving a perfect score at the training sessions.
Barry Martin for being the most improved, having just taken up the use of an arm, and Jan Tabart received an encouragement award for her continued effort and improvement.
Pennant Training- Practise/coaching will begin from Thursday, September 19 at 10am. This training will continue each Thursday. All pennant players are urged to attend.
Tuesday Social Bowls:
23/07/2024 - The sun was shining and the greens were running beautifully.
Winners on the day - Frank Lieburg, Darryl Richmond, and Mal Beer. Runners Up- Geoff Bullen, Betty Richmond, and Gary Hart.
Winners each taking home a $15 Club Mulwala voucher.
30/07/2024 - Beautiful conditions again for Winter bowls. 25 members enjoyed the day. Winners on the day- Jan Tabart, Barry Martin, and Lyndsay Evans.
Equal runners Up- Barry Pitt, Gary Hart, and Stan McIntosh. Also, Frank Lieburg, Ray Whybrow and Nicole McPherson as runners Up. Winners each taking home a $15 Club Mulwala Voucher.
Once again, the players were able to enjoy coaching from Geoff Mitchell during and after the game.
*NOTE: The change of Tuesday Social Bowls start time for the coming weeks. Due to Winter. Now an 11am start. Please have your name down on the list at the greens for Tuesday Social Bowls by 10am. All very welcome.
Upcoming events:
Williamstown verses Club Mulwala weekend – Saturday and Sunday August 17 and 18, all members encouraged to play this fun weekend. Join in to help win the Willy/Mul Cup.
Club Season Opening Day – Saturday, August 24. President verses Secretaries Challenge.
“Across the Border “Lawn Bowls Tournament. September 12 - 15. $60,000 total prize money.
Two tournaments, held over 4 days. Thursday/Friday Mixed Fours- entry $200 per team. Saturday/Sunday Open Fours- entry $800 per team.
This is a Teir 3 Bowls Australia Ranking Event. Main Event 1st Prize is $16.,000, prizes to the 10th place. Please register for the event at the Yarrawonga Visitor Information Centre. Call: 5744 1989 to register.
Practice Match – Saturday, September 7. ClubMulwala verses Corowa Civic. 1pm.
Practice Match – Saturday, September 21. ClubMulwala verses Strathmerton.
Great old rivals. One of ClubMulwala’s favourite events on the bowling calendar.
Practice Match – Friday, September 27. AFL Grand Final eve. ClubMulwala verses Berrigan.
Start time 4pm.
Several practice matches have been arranged for the pre-season. Further details to come.
Contacts –
Wade McPherson - President - 0428 227 889
Greg Bennett – Vice President/ Match Committee – 0439 333 897 for any further information.
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