From the Mat – February 7, 2019

THE long summer nights just keep rolling on, and there is no better place to enjoy them than at the Torquay Bowls Club. The views from the bistro deck are the best on the Surf Coast, so what are you waiting for, get a group together and enjoy. “See you at the Bowler”

Saturday Pennant
Saturday Pennant was cancelled last week for the Australia Day public holiday on January 26.

Mid Week Pennant
Round 14 of Midweek Pennant saw only three divisions play, some games were cancelled due to the extreme heat.

Division One was cancelled this week due to heat.

Division Two had a 21 shot victory over Geelong at home. Wendy Sanderson’s rink having an 11 shot win.

Division Five played away to Ocean Grove and had a very impressive 26 shot win.

Division Six played at home and unfortunately lost by three shots in a very tight match against Ocean Grove.

2019 Club Champions
The 2019 Club Champion Singles have been completed for another year with two fantastic finals. The men’s singles final was between Gary Banks and Geoff Grigg, with Gary coming out on top. The women’s singles final was between Elaine Rosser and Karen Harrington, with Karen winning her way to Club Champion.

This is Karen’s fifth Club Championship win and Gary’s third Championship win. The club is very proud of all four bowlers.

WHAT’S ON

Wine Tasting by Angove Family Winemakers
The Birds of a Feather Team have organised a fundraiser to support Relay for Life.

It takes the form of a wine tasting evening with all wine sponsored by Angove Family Winemakers in conjunction with Corkscrew Cellars. The event will be held on Tuesday February 19.

Commencing at 5.30pm for approximately three hours, participants will be able to taste over 10 of the delicious wines from the Angove range. Complimentary platters of finger food will be provided.

This will be a great evening complete with door prizes and raffles!

All monies raised on the night will be donated to Relay for Life.

Please contact Helen Forrest on 0417 535 046 or Gail Birchall on 0418 379 491 for tickets.

Friday Night Raffles
The Friday night mega meat raffle and Members Draw is on every week with heaps of great prizes to be won. Come down for your chance to win one of the 18 amazing meat packs from Riccardi Market Fresh. Happy Bowling!