Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Airlie Beach Bowls

Airlie Beach Bowls Club has enjoyed success with their ladies’ and men’s teams in recent weeks, competing in the State Championship in both categories – with one exceptional win.

The club is hoping that, 1097 kilometres away at the Pine Rivers Bowling Club in Brisbane, the team of Luke Kinnear, Warren Mills, and Manny Isgro can continue that winning form at the finals of the Australian BPL on Sunday, November 6, and Monday, November 7.

Wednesday: A big roll up of players, with the team of David Meiklejohn at lead, Lyn Graham at second, and Tony Whitehorn at skipper the big winners of the day.

Business House Bowls: The Barbecue was supplied by Battery Warehouse, while PRD, the club’s Major sponsor, went home the big winners of the night, once again donating their prize money to the school children’s competition.

Saturday Scroungers: National Umpire John Askew watched on as first round winners Russell Jackson, Gary Kiff, Peter Barratt, and Nik Fernbach won the day. Mr Fernbach and new member Gary Kiff progressed to the final, with Gary Kiff taking home the prize money.

Sunday Social Bowls: Highly competitive bowls on all rinks with the crown claimers of the day, skippered by Chairman Ash Warland and lead Mark Mawson. They defeated the side of Ladda Purdie at skipper with Lyn Graham at lead. Nik Fernbach topped it off by taking home the prestigious Health Hub award.

Fiona Greener, the club Manager, also provided wonderful refreshments and a delicious afternoon tea.

All club Mixed pairs, triples, and fours should be completed soon, and club members are encouraged to renew their memberships.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Warren Mills, Manny Isgro and Luke Kinnear at Pine Rivers Bowls Club for the Australian finals of the BPL

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