Due to rain, social bowling activities were suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club. However, Thursday afternoon saw a great turnout, with eighteen enthusiastic players participating despite the short notice. This allowed for three rinks of triples to be played. Congratulations to the winning team of lead Kath Remmerswaal, second Dennis Donadelli, and skip John Askew for securing the highest winning margin and taking home the winners' pool jackpot.
In the Saturday Scroungers competition, Steve Lawrie claimed the Division 1 title, with Rick Galea also winning on the day. Sunday bowls saw enough players for one triples game and two pairs games. The winning team for the day was John Brown and Betty Whitehorn. It was fantastic to see increased interest, with several onlookers watching from the clubhouse.
Every Wednesday evening, local business people, primarily tradespeople, gather for an evening bowls competition, weather permitting. Bob Spees oversees the event, which has seen as many as forty-two participants, but the competition is currently limited to four rinks under lights.
Darren Jackson, who runs 3J'S, a local plumbing business, with his sons, was the first to upgrade his membership to become eligible for club competitions and pennant games. Bob mentioned that there is significant interest from other Business House bowlers eager to do the same.
Thanks to Lyn Graham, the ladies' division open championship draws are completed and posted on the noticeboard. Please know that our Women and Girls Six-Week Come & Try program will commence on Thursday the 6th March between 5pm-6pm.
Lastly, the men's bowling division secretary has requested that members express their interest in participating in weekend pennant games this year. If there is enough interest, a request will be made to the district to add an additional team to the competition.
Story and photo contributed with thanks by Betty Whitehorn
Caption: A group of players enjoying drinks after the Sunday game.
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