Castlemaine Bowling Club’s Opening Day last Saturday was a very successful and happy day with 52 bowlers enjoying being back on the green.
The clubrooms and surrounds were all looking good, thanks to the many volunteers preparing for our new season.
Director Rod Phillips welcomed bowlers and wished them a happy and successful season. Good bowling for pennant and enjoyable social gatherings at the club.
Lady President Alene Jolme and Don Barnett rolled the first bowl to commence the new season.
Winners on the day were Kathy Parsons, Pat Devereaux, Peter Rotteveel. Second place went to Pam Fraser, Robyn Fleury, Florence Stevens, Peter Roach. Third was Steve McCoombe, Pam Hunter, Wendy Walsh, Sandra Grant.
Weekend Pennant
This Saturday October 8 Division 1 have their first game with Castlemaine to play Bendigo East at Castlemaine. Division 4 and 5 have their first game Saturday October 15.
Teams for Division 1 Saturday October 8 as follows: Christopher Brain, Robin Lynas, Kevin Shuttleworth, Peter Brain (skip). Michael Diprose, Lee Bastin, Paul Darroch, Greg Brain (s). Bernie McConnell, Kevin Earle, Darren Taylor, Lachy Darroch (s). Klai Jermyn, Neil Bouch, Dallan Klemke and Rod Phillips (s).
Midweek Pennant
Midweek Pennant commences on Monday October 10. Starting time 9.30am.
Division 2 Castlemaine play Golden Square at Castlemaine: Teams are Jack Taylor, Rod Fletcher, Steve McCoombe, Maureen Fletcher (s). Alene Jolme, Alicia Beauchamp, Rosalie Roberts, Pam Hunter (s). Angie Hill, Graham Fraser, Charles Madgin, Tricia O’Shea (s) .
Division 3 Castlemaine play Golden Square away: Don Steet, Sandra Grant, Pam Fraser, Bruce Miller (s). Sandra Phillips, Lyndal McClure, Regina Saville, Nina Hufer (s). Pat Devereaux, Peter Rotteveel, Alan Nicholls, Kathy Parsons (s).
Club News
Four Castlemaine bowlers played in the ‘Mega Fours Tournament’ at Golden Square last Sunday , 22 teams from Metropolitan and District clubs competed. The team Rod Phillips , Peter Brain, Kevin Shuttleworth and Greg Brain, finished in third place. Looking good for our Division 1 this season as it was a very strong and competitive event.
Mount Alexander Funerals Classic Fours Tournament will be held on Thursday October 27, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea all provided. All clubs are invited to enter teams and enjoy good bowling, friendship and hospitality. Phone Pam 0407 532 888.
Local women are invited to be part of the popular ‘Girls on the Green’ competition which will run over six weeks, dates in next week’s edition.
Social Bowls continue every Wednesday 12.30 pm start. All bowlers welcome.
