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Horsham Sunnyside Bowling Club leaders are inviting people to attend a come-and-try session to determine if they are interested in joining the club.
The club hosts free come-and-try sessions for small groups, with bowls available on request.
Club leaders can also show people through the facility and answer any questions.
President Roger Macinnes said Sunnyside was an inclusive club open to players of all ages and abilities.
“We have two artificial rinks, which allows for year-round bowls, with lighting to enable night bowls,” he said.
“The facilities are open most days for practice, social bowls or competition.
“We encourage people who are interested in trying out the game to come along to the club and see what it’s all about.”
Mr Macinnes said the club catered to players of all abilities, with wheelchair access, and coaching was available for beginners.
“Bowls is a great option for sporting clubs, to have a break from training, and also for social outings,” he said.
“We have various competitions for people who want to participate further and we offer a friendly, relaxed environment. We also have a fully licensed function room, which is suitable for group booking and parties.”
Mr Macinnes said club members were enjoying a return to the greens after a tough 2020.
“After a disrupted year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s great to see people out and about enjoying their sport again,” he said.
“The club would like to thank all our valued sponsors, including tournament sponsors and those who have provided signs at the ground.”
Mr Macinnes said people could call 5382 3115 for more information or to arrange a come-and-try session.
Juniors put their skills to the test at a second Wimmera Regional Tennis points tournament at Stawell on Sunday.
Co-ordinator Blair Hart said there were many ‘fantastic individual performances’ on the Stawell Tennis Club courts.
“The Wimmera is in for some great tennis in the near future with the 10 and under boys and girls showing awesome talent,” he said.
Juniors from across the Wimmera participated in singles and doubles competitions.
“Numbers were down a little from last year, but I believe the week of lockdown last week affected that,” Mr Hart said.
“Overall, the event went smoothly. We are very lucky to have a fantastic club with awesome parents to give up their time for canteen, help organise and umpire. The participants all showed great sportsmanship.”
Wimmera Regional Tennis usually hosts four junior points tournaments a season, but reduced the number to two this year following restrictions on sport throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horsham Lawn Tennis Club hosted the first tournament, which leaders also hailed a success.
Junior points tournaments link the Wimmera into Tennis Victoria’s statewide player development pathway and help with selection of regional teams.
Results – Doubles: 15 and over, winners Dylan Thompson and Tahlia Thompson, finalists Alex Rees and Joel Rees; 14 and under girls, winners Ella Thompson and Paige Thompson, finalists Jemima Harney and Elise Monaghan; 14 and under boys, winners Lewis Reading and Luke Monaghan, finalists Aiden Richardson and Thomas Daniell; 12 and under girls, winners
Adele Joseph and Mia Rees, finalists Sophie Hutton and Larna Graveson; 12 and under boys, winners Eli Bailey and Harrison Daniell, finalists Max Inkster and Macie Nitschke; 10 and under girls, winners Lani King and Hailey Tippet, finalists Elly Dunn and Hannah Heard; 10 and under boys, winners Frazer Shurdington and Soren Foster, finalists Archer Reading and Archie Hoffman. Singles: 15 and over, winner Joel Rees, finalist Dylan Thompson; 14 and under girls, winner Ella Thompson, finalist Elise Monaghan; 14 and under boys, winner Darcy Both, finalist Seth Talbot; 12 and under girls, winner Cara Tippet, finalist Mia Rees; 12 and under boys, winner Harrison Daniell, finalist Max Inkster; 10 and under girls, winner Elly Dunn, finalist Lani King; 10 and under boys, winner Fraser Shurdington, finalist Henry Walsgott.