A HAT-TRICK of premiership wins is always something to celebrate, but two divisions of the same local club are both celebrating winning their third flags in a row this month.<\/p>\n
Last Tuesday, Ballan Bowling Club\u2019s Division 4 midweek side played Smeaton at the Ballarat East Bowling Club, with Ballan emerging victorious, with 97 shots to Smeaton\u2019s 34 shots.<\/p>\n
Saturday saw Ballan\u2019s Division 3 and 6 sides also take to the rinks for premiership glory, with the Division 3 side also claiming its third flag in a row, 100 shots to BMS\u2019 58.<\/p>\n
Ballan were unable to make it three out of three, with the Division 6 side going down to BMS 91 shots to 75 \u2013 but there\u2019s no doubt there\u2019s a buzz about the club at the moment.<\/p>\n
“Our Division 3 side have won three grand finals in a row, jumping up a division each year. Next year we move into Division 2, which is the highest division the club has ever been in,\u201d Club President David O\u2019Hanlon said.<\/p>\n
“We are looking forward to contesting in Division 2 next year and hopefully we keep this group together and add a few more players to our list.<\/p>\n
“We have an amazing club and special thanks must go to all our, players, supporters, sponsors, families and volunteers.”<\/p>\n
The Chiefs finished the Division 3 home and away season on top of the ladder and, after winning the semi-final against BMS two weeks ago, went into the grand final as favourites.<\/p>\n
At half time of the 21-end competition the Chiefs held a slender 9-shot lead but after the break the team combined very well and ran away with the win.<\/p>\n
“We will be back next season bigger and better than ever, and I encourage anyone to come along to our club and get involved either as a bowler or supporter,” Mr O’Hanlon said.<\/p>\n
The Division 4 midweek side have also been promoted following their comfortable win.<\/p>\n