Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Bowen Polocrosse Final Showing For The Year

Bowen Polocrosse Club had a field of competitors head south past Mackay for a weekend of racing at the Nebo Carnival 2022.

The weekend signalled the last competitive fixtures for the year for the Bowen Club who travelled to Nebo in good numbers.

The year’s last carnival always brings the best out in the playing group with everyone putting in fantastic performances across the competition.

The club was represented by two sections: Bowen One – a team of Jess,Mick, and Morco; and Bowen One  -Adam, Shannon, and Farren.

Both sections played a great game, with Bowen One and Two playing each other in the semi-finals for the C Grade.

Bowen One took the win with a golden point in overtime to move onto the finals on Sunday against Alton Downs/Pyramid team.

Unfortunately, Bowen One weren’t able to keep their high-flying form going, and had to walk away with runners up in the C Grade

The club is looking forward to seeing all its members at the yearly break up. The local club are already on the lookout for interested players and can be contacted through their Facebook page.

They will be hosting a full come and try day on Saturday October 1. Experienced players will be available on the day to help guide newbies, and the atmosphere is promised to be a fun one as participants learn to throw and catch a ball on the ground before graduating to horseback.

The basic skills of horseback riding and getting a general feel for the game will also be on offer alongside a sausage sizzle lunch at Bowen Polocrosse Grounds, Woodlands Road.

Contributed with thanks to Jess Foster

Bowen Polocrosse Player Shannon Burns represented in the Bowen One team at the recent Nebo Carnival

Adam Burns, Farren Jamison, and Shannon Burns all looking for a big catch as they face off against sides from across the region

The Bowen club will host a come and try day to end its season, enticing locals to have a crack at the sport

The outing at Nebo Carnival 2022 was the clubs last for the season, but they’re looking towards an impressive year next year

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