The Rice Two Bowl Triples Tournament provided an enjoyable end to the bowling season at Harcourt Bowling Club last Saturday.
Add a perfect sunny Autumn day; the green running well; and the sound of happy bowlers keen for a win; and you have the recipe for a successful day and season end.
This annual event is held in memory of long-time members Ben and Amy Rice who many of the current members have bowled with. Bowlers competed over three games of 12 ends, breaking halfway for the usual delicious afternoon tea.
After the 36 ends, there were two three game winners – The winners of the day on 54 points were Brett Jenkinson, Libby Harris and Rod Harris. Runners-up on 50 points being the team of Gary Maddern, Brian Leech and Cheryl Maddern.
End of season presentations
The tournament was followed by the end of season presentations. President Gary Maddern thanked the organisers of the day and acknowledged the contributions of all members who have volunteered throughout the season and contributed to the success of the Harcourt Bowling Club.
The effect the recent fires has had on the community; and the strength and resilience of the club was noted. Also highlighted was the valued camaraderie of the bowling community.
Presentations made to the Winners from 2025-2026 season were as follows:
Ladies
Singles Champion Winner Wendy Chaplin; Runner-up Diane Marsh; Champion Pairs Winners Diane Marsh and Kathy Harding; Runners-up Mary-Anne Doyle and Fran Corstorphan; Drawn Pairs Winners Carrol Frost and Fran Corstorphan; Runners-Up Vinka Maltby and Jean Pogue; 100-Up
Winner Jude Ewing; Runner-Up Fran Corstorphan.
Men’s
Singles Champion Winner Rod Harris; Runner-up Mark Swain; Champion Pairs Winners John Kays and Carl Roberts; Runners-up Gary Maddern and Steve Douglas; Gough Drawn Pairs Winners Les Harding and Alan Taylor; Runners-Up Barry Marsh and Ray Dejong; 100UP not contested this
season.
Mixed
Grant Pairs Winners Ian McMillan and Jean Pogue; Runners-Up Steve Douglas and Chris Anderson; Rice Triples Winners Brett Jenkinson, Rod Harris, Libby Harris; Runners-Up Gary Maddern, Brian Leech, Cheryl Maddern.
The day was made complete with a delicious meal of Indian food.