SPORT CLUB NOTES

MEN’S BOWLS ASSOCIATION

The Draw for this year’s Pennants was carried out by the match committee.

All clubs should have received them by email , if not let Doug Blinco know.

They will also be put on the website asap.

Clubs that have not paid the nomination fee are to do so, all clubs are reminded that capitation fees were due as from June 30 and are now over due.

Clubs must be financial to enter DDBA events.

Selectors have named the following teams to play in the Quad Series against, Cunningham, Gateway and Gold Coast DBa’s at the Logan City Bowls club Sunday, August 5. Arrival time 8.15 am.

As in past years players and teams are to arrange own travel arrangements and share costs.

DDBA will pay the green fees and meals. any players not available to contact Stretch 0477 292 669.

Team 1: J. Weir, L. Rassmussen, N. Head, J. Steffen.

Team 2: R. Stewart, J. Hagan, I. Groves, G. Gray.

Team 3: C. Brownie, G. Elton, J. Rynne, H. Vogler.

Team 4: M. Algate, J. King, S. Greentree, S. Merrell.

Over 60s: R. McPherson, S. Mills, T. Nolan, B .Zischke.

Arm bowlers: T. Watson, J. Higgins, K. Berwick, M. Cherry.

One official team TBA.

CITY

Upcoming activities: Friday,

July 20,5 pm: The usual Friday night social.

Saturday, July 21, 10am: RDO Challenge round five at Souths. See below for details.

Sunday, July 22, 12.30pm: Heritage Bank two-bowl triples. Self-selected triples (mixed or otherwise). Two x 16 end games and afternoon tea. Heritage Bank is providing winner and runners-up prizes. Board open for teams/names. Bar roster: J Moulden.

Wednesday, July 25, 12:30pm: Club or self-selected triples – mixed or otherwise. Have your name in by 11:30am (phone 4639 2273). Sheet open. Office roster: R. Kroh. Bar roster: R Griffin.

Coaching by club coaches Graham Healy and Jim Cosgrove each Tuesday from 2pm-3:30pm. Roll-ups are also welcome.

Wednesday winners: Sid Cook, Denis Wall and June Irvine.

Results of competition matches: Mixed pairs: R. Smith (D. Lucas sub) N. Ape ltd B Wright T Jones; R. Griffin, K. Bean ham dC. Clifford S. Martin. Men’s pairs: R. Zimmerle, N. Mudge (G Woods sub)dP.H arr ington,W. McMillan.

Laser Electrical jackpot pairs was played in perfect winter weather on Sunday, July 15. Winners on the day were Ralph Townsend and Graham Woods. The jackpot did not go off and will stand at $300 at the next Laser Pairs on Sunday, August 12.

Competition matches this coming week: Saturday, July 21, 12.30pm: Mixed pairs – G. Healy, J. May v R. Smith, N. Apelt.

Wednesday, July 25, 12.30pm: Men’s pairs–D. Lucas, W. Se id elvR. Griffin, B. Wright.

Round five of the RDO Challenge will be held at Souths on Saturday, July 21, 10am.

The following have been selected: Team 1: J. Cosgrove (capt), S. Martin, C. Clifford; Team 2: D. Davis, S. Cook, C. Lippi; Team 3: W. Tedford, D. Wall, K. Beanham; Team 4: M. Bianchi, W. McMillan, J. Irvine. Reserves: C. Curgenven, D. Lucas, C. Kootoofa, G. Woods.

If you are unavailable to play, please advise selectors so a reserve can be called into the team.

Players are requested to wear the club uniform for RDO matches.

CLIFTON

Results: Saturday, July 14: Club trophy Game 1: P. Daley, J. Cochrane and R. Glare d G. Jago, M. Skaines and N. Postle 10-6; D. Kehl, K. Bloomfield and L. Smith d M. Lyall, J. Keleher and K. Morris 16-1; R. Debnam, N. Brosnan and B. Perrin d T. Lyall, R. Kehl and G. Knights 19-10. Game 2: L. Smith d G. Knights 12-12; B. Perrin d N. Postle 17-9; R. Glare d K. Morris 13-5. Winners: R. Glare, Runners-up: B. Perrin. Coming events:Saturday, July 21: Club trophy and barbecue. Names in by 12.30 for a 1pm start. We will have two short games followed by a barbecue. Everyone is welcome. Casual dress.

Sunday, July 29: Visit from Toowoomba Bowls Club. Toowoomba club expects they will bring around 24 bowlers so we would like as many bowlers as possible to play. Members and non- members are welcome. Names in by 11.30 am or put you name on the list with bowls to start around noon.

The competition fours scheduled for July 28 has been postponed. A new date is to be advised.

Friday, August 10: Karaoke and meals at 6.30pm.

Sunday, August 12: Clifton Men’s Fours Carnival starting at 9am.

Tuesday, August 14: Committee meeting at 7pm

CROWS NEST

Wednesday, July 11 men's social bowls was won by Roy Bell, Bevan Wingett and Peter Coman. Runners-up were Tony Ryan, Roger Brashaw and Billy the Kid Schier from Drayton BC.

Result of 2017-18 consistency singles match played on Saturday, July 14: Shane Case d Dennis Russell.

2017-18 intra-club matches called for Saturday, July 21.

Consistency singles final: Rob Mortimer v Tony Collins; Mixed pairs final: Shane Case and Aileen Cox v Don Collins and Vicki Horsburgh.

With regard to intra-club matches called prior to the imminent AGM, they will need to be "play, sub or forfeit" in order to finalise the year's timetable.

Sunday, July 15: Mixed social afternoon was won by Daryl Fraser and Brian Gleeson; runners-up prize was claimed by Ray Weis, Roger Haldane and Aileen Cox. Coming events:Sunday, July 22: President Jim and members day/

Sunday, 29 July” Crows Nest men's network arvo.

Sunday, August 5: Life members' day.

The next management committee meeting of the club is tentatively scheduled scheduled for Sunday, August 19 at 9.30am in the clubhouse.

The annual Pennants season will restart from Saturday, August 11 to October 6. You're encouraged to add your name to the noticeboard list if you'd like to be involved.

Members, it's getting close to that part of the year when we start to think about the AGM and the 2018-19 management committee structure.

Instead of looking at others, why not throw your own hat in the ring this year?

Nominations are now open for all positions on the committee. Forms are available in the bar area.

The AGM will be held on Sunday, August 12, same time, same place.

Remember, new bowls players and visitors are always welcome at Crows Nest Bowls Club.

Feel free to contact Gary Baker on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or 4698 2197.

DRAYTON

All new bowlers welcome. Free coaching classes provided to new bowlers. Barefoot bowler groups encouraged.

Meals Friday night from 6pm. All welcome.

The annual general meeting on Sunday resulted in these positions being filled: Chairperson, Ray Krause; deputy, G. McCarthy; secretary, G. Horne; treasurer, K. Jenkins; ass. Treasurer, J. Slattery; grounds, J. Doidge; bar services, M. Algate; catering, C. Eldridge; gaming, K. Crandell; ladies rep. S. Welke; men’s rep. D. Hamblin; promotions director, S. Ticehurst.

Men’s section office bearers are; president, G. McCarthy; secretary, G. Horne; games director, L. Harvey; committee, H. White, J. Doidge and Ray Krause; selectors, L. Harvey, D. Hamblin, J. Doidge.

Results:Friday social: Congratulations to winners John Bunn and Greg Wendland. Lucky draw winners were John Doidge and Bill Derrick.

Monday social: Congratulations to winners Ian Bailey, Frank Lems and John Bunn. Runners-up were M. Creighton, D. Baker and Bill Derrick. Coming events:RDO at Souths July 21 10.30am start. Teams; S. Galbraith, T.Curry, G. Horne; K.Jenkins, W. Derrick, F. Lems; G. McCarthy, S. Ticehurst, N. Page; G. Ticehurst, R. McDougall, F. Hunter. Reserves; L.Harvey.

Men’s triples Monday 12.30pm start. Friday is open three bowl pairs, casual dress, 9.30am start.

Drayton club welcomes all players and visitors. Ring the club (4630 1223) before 11.45am on Monday or 8.45am on Friday to nominate. Self-selected teams or individual nominations welcome.

Chicko’s Day on Sunday, July 29. Mixed triples, 12.30 start.

Pennants players selected for 2018 DDBA Pennants are; L. Bartz; R. Chicken; J. Doidge; R. Dunemann; S. Galbraith; D. Hamblin; L. Harvey; G. Horne; F. Lems; G. McCarthy; P. Thrift; G. Wendland. Reserves are A. Curry; W. Derrick; B. Tucker. Please let selectors know if unavailable.

We would like to express our gratitude to Lennie Penrose for his many years as correspondent and his untiring contributions towards Drayton Bowls Club.

MILLMERRAN

Winners of the Robbie Alexander and Terry Blinco sponsored day on Sunday were R. Alexander, Mel Missen and Joan Coutts. Runners-up were Doug Althaus team and the best round went to Ray Madson’s team. Coming events:Sunday, July 22: Breakfast at the club 8.00 till 8.30 then bowls to noon.

Sunday, July 29: Missen Burke Shield at Oakey with 21 players needed with a free bus to Oakey. Play to start at noon with 21 ends to be played.

August 5: – Breakfast at the club 8 till 8.30 then bowls till noon.

Club annual meeting will be held on Sunday, September 9 at the clubhouse at 10am.

For any further information, ring the club on 07 4695 1169 afternoons after 3.30pm.

NORTH TOOWOOMBA

Today is our usual men’s triples from 12.30pm. Visitors welcome please call 4639 2338 prior to 11.30am.

This Thursday’s ‘jackpot’ is $170 plus a dollar for every person playing today, but you must be present at the draw after the game to win.

Clubhouse and amenities will be open from 10am daily. Roll up or practice must be east-west, check with bar staff.

Tomorrow night, Friday, a two-course meal available from 6pm to 7.15pm. Men’s kitchen roster Steve Barnes, Brian Bowe, Glen Gainey, Mark Ellem, Tony Spanjol.

Next Tuesday mixed Jackpot pairs starting at 1pm. Names can be phoned in from 11am if you are interested in a game. This is a great opportunity to introduce new players for a social game of lawn bowls.

Membership subscription renewals are now due ($110) and the Pennants season will start on August 11 – also

the day of the AGM. There will be a Pennants list at the clubhouse for those wishing to participate and are required as soon as possible to enable selectors to start sorting out teams. Further nominations for the fours club championships are now being accepted with forms available at the club. Entry fee $10 per player per competition.

Dates for the diary:There are only two more rounds of the RDO this year. This Saturday, July 21 at Souths. At the moment we need five more players for this Saturday. The last round, July 28 is at home and we will need 12 players for that Saturday.

This is a trophy which we have won the past two years. It would be good to finish this season on a positive note. Anyway, please give it some thought.

Saturday Arvo $200 open pairs are on again August 4 from midday.

Further we need 24 mixed players to match the visiting Evans Head players for this Sunday, July 22.

At the last management committee meeting there was a discussion concerning a proposed amalgamation of the men’sand ladies clubs.

The motion to have a special general meeting for the sole purpose of considering this was carried unanimously.

All members are asked to attend and will be duly advised within fourteen days of the meeting set down at 5pm on Thursday, July, 26.

Proxy forms are now available at the club.

We have our social media page up and running so why not "Like us" on Facebook.

PITTSWORTH

This Sunday is the Megan O’Hara-Sullivan sponsored afternoon, starting at 12.30pm, for full members only. Cost is $8 each. Good trophies.

More members are required to support our sponsor, so please put your names on the sheet.

Please don’t forget to put your names on the sheet for Sunday, July 29 which is the Barefoot bowls/fundraiser for the Variety Bash. Cost is $10 each or $15 for a family, which includes lunch at noon with bowls to start at 12.30pm. Everybody is welcome.

Please note: Sunday, August 19 is the Bowls Club Combined annual general meeting, starting at 9am, followed by patrons’ (men and ladies) bowls afternoon. Coral and Clarrie are supplying afternoon tea.

Wednesday, August 1 is our next Town and Country self-selected triples day starting at 11am. This day is being sponsored by Ray Chicken. Please put your teams on the sheet now to support Ray.

Jag the Joker jackpot for this Friday stands at $1635.00.

TOOWOOMBA

Wednesday 11th club triples competition winners: P. Cooke, L.Ernst and N. Edgar. Tuesday 17th open jackpot pairs mixed or otherwise winners Congratulations to our visitors from South Australia, Loraine Deakin and and Sandra MacGowan A long way for a game of bowls. Jackpot not won.

Men's consistency championshi: Congratulations to Jai Singh on winning the championship. Coming events:Pennants practice is to be held on July 28, starting 12.30pm. All members nominated for Pennants are requested to attend.

Those unable to play are requested to advise either Russell Stewart 0417 742 012 or Peter Radcliffe 07 4528 2033.

Saturday July 21: Social bowls start 12.30pm.

Saturday July 21: RDO Challenge. Place names on sheet at club

Sunday July 22: Jack Taylor mixed triples day sponsored by Peter Roberts Honda and Specsavers. Two games of 19 ends. Play starts at 9.15am.

Winnersv winners and losersv losers.

Overall winners $720; runners-up $360. First and second round winners $240; Winners of losers $240.

Nomination $75 per team. Morning tea and lunch included. Morning tea at 8.30am. Play will start 9.15am.

Sheet at club. Nominations close at noon Friday, July 20.

Tuesday, July 24: Open jackpot pairs mixed or otherwise, starts 12.30pm. Office B. Wippell and M. Kelly. Jackpot $152.

Wednesday, July 25: Club triples competition, starts 12.30pm. Office F. Francis and W. Meadowcroft. Place names on sheet at club or phone 4632 3174 for both these events.

Friday, July 27: Social bowls starts 9.30am. Place names on sheet or phone 4632 3174 before 8.15am

Saturday, July 28: Social bowls starts 12.30pm. Place names on sheet at club or phone 4632 3174.

Sunday, July 29: Clifton Friendship Clock Day at Clifton, starts 11am. Barbecue lunch and bowls. Cost $15 . If Interested place names on sheet at club.

As this event has been resurrected from previous years we would like to see a good roll up to compete for the clock trophy.

Those interested in playing Premier 7s place names on sheet at club.

Annual memberships are now due and owing for 2018/2019.

A working bee is to be held on August 4 and 5 at club. All members are asked to attend and help on the day.

Choose your times 9am to 1pm or 12 to 4pm. Sausage Sizzle at 12.30pm Place names on sheet or phone Rod McLean 07 4637 8731 or John Lloyd 07 4613 0543.

Annual general meeting to be held on Saturday, August 18 at the clubhouse.

Practice Mondays and Thursdays 3.30pm to 5.30pm. All members welcome.

Barefoot bowls by arrangement. Phone club 07 4632 3174.

SOUTH TOOWOOMBA

The next RDO Cup game will be played this Saturday at Souths. Twelve players required to play at 10.30am. Sheet is on the board.

Those players eligible to enter the novice singles there is a nomination sheet on the board.

The club selected triples will be played on Sunday, July 29 with the finals to be played on Saturday, August 4.

For those not already in the triples and would like to be please place names on sheet in the club or contact John Walkley on 4636 6468. Also those who cannot play on July 29 please contact John Walkley as well.

DDBA Past Presidents day this year is being held at South Toowoomba on Sunday, August 5 with two games of 18 ends starting at 9.30am. Nomination sheet is on notice board.

Would those players interested in taking part in this year’s Pennants season please indicate on the sheet on the board.

This week’s program:Thursday, 12.30pm: Mixed or otherwise jackpot triples.

Friday, 12.30pm: Mixed or otherwise jackpot triples.

Saturday, 10.30am: RDO Cup at Souths.

GOLF CABARLAH

Wednesday, July 11: 4BBB stableford. Winners D. Lamb B. Watkins 49. Runner-up M. Kearnes J. Lee 49. Rundown P. Callaghan K. Mitchell 48 R. Rathbone N. Comer 45. Pin shots... 1st S. Loury 5th R. Rathbone 10th J. Buckley 14th P.Callaghan 17th D.Lamb.

Saturday, July 14th. 27 hole mixed foursomes championships. Gross winners P. Callaghan L .Pedersen 122. Runners-up R. Backhouse P. West 131. Nett winners B. Northwood P. Frazer 103¾. Single stableford. Winner B. Aitken. Rundown M. Anger B. Marney K. Mitchell. Pin shots 1st M. Mohr 5th M. Kluck 10th B.Aitken 14th T.Keen 17th B.Northwood.

Sunday, July 15. Single stroke, monthly medals. Trophies donated by Stu Finlen and T. Fulloon. A-grade winner J.Thornton 67. Runner-up G. Barnsley 68. B grade winner K. Mitchell 69. Runner-up C. Reich 70. C grade winner B. Watkins 73. Runner-up G. Coonan 73. Rundown P. Callaghan 69 T. Keen 69 P. Killeen 70 A. Peinaar 71 B. Aitken 71 J. Borey 71 C. Hill 72 M. Goddard 72 D. Simon 73 S. Finlen 73 G. Trussell 73. Best gross J. Thornton 71. Pin shots 1st T.Keen 5th B. Woolacott 10th B.Woolacott 14th G.Douglas 17th K.Mitchell.

Saturday, July 21 is a "Threes" stableford. A team of four players is required. There will be two shotgun starts. 6.40am. and 10.50am. All names to be on timesheet before midday Friday.

CABARLAH LADIES

On Tuesday the Ladies participated in the competition single v par. The trophy was presented by the club.

Winner was Petae Frazer with +5, followed by Lotte Pedersen with a +3.

The rundown went to Linda Ryan and Jessella McConnell, both on -1.

Pins were won on 1/1 Lotte Pedersen, 4/6 Janelle Kruse and 4/15 Lotte Pedersen.

Next Tuesday the Cabarlah Ladies will be hosting their open day, and it looks to be an excellent roll up of players from the district and beyond.

Also at Cabarlah on Friday, July 27, ennants will be played.

DARLING DOWNS VETERANS

The Ridge Golf Club hosted 99 players in a single stableford event hosted by T.S. Burstow, on July 16.

Winners. Div.1. Ron Smith with 40 pts. Runner-up Brett Hoffie with 39 pts. Div.2. Bill Hazel with 46 pts. Runner-up Ed Neilsen with 38 pts.

Pro Pins. Howard Maker. Leith Baxter. Doug Hills. Peter Heenan.

Vets Pins. Peter Heenan. Murray Henzell. Glen Muller.

Over 80. Clarrie Weier with 34 pts. Ball rundown to 35 pts. Coming events:July 23: Crows Nest Golf Club, single stableford, shotgun start 9am.

July 30. City Golf Club, stroke event, first round club championships, time sheet start.

August 6: Stroke event, second round club championships, time sheet start. Mixed event.

August 20. Goombungee Golf Club, please ring club to nominate and for start time.