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NC bowlers tune up for SA U/30 Masters

- DANIE VAN DER LITH DANIE.VANDERLITH@ACM.CO.ZA

TWO TALENTED bowls players from the Northern Cape, Charles Peter Mathewson and Driaan van Niekerk, have clinched their spots in the upcoming Bowls South Africa Under-30 Masters tournament.

The prestigiou­s event, slated to take place at Wingate Park Bowls Club in Pretoria from February 9 to 11, will feature 12 promising players from around the country. The tournament is divided into three categories - Open, Under30, and Veterans - and promises an exciting showcase of bowling prowess.

Mathewson, a seasoned Protea bowler, brings a wealth of experience to the U/30 Masters.

Having participat­ed in the SA Open Masters in recent years, Mathewson is no stranger to high-stakes competitio­n and has set his sights on claiming the elusive SA U/30 Masters title this time around.

The Protea Squad, also known as the Gold Squad, is currently holding a camp at The Nest in the Drakensber­g, where Mathewson is busy honing his skills.

The weekend camp will serve as a valuable opportunit­y for the talented bowler to fine-tune his game for the U/30 Masters.

Van Niekerk is set to make his second appearance at the SA U/30 Masters.

His recent selection for the Green Squad, designed to fast-track high-performanc­e players with Gold Squad potential, is a testament to his burgeoning talent.

Van Niekerk is gearing up for a camp at The Nest next weekend, a crucial step in his journey towards top-tier bowling excellence.

As these two Northern Cape bowlers prepare to take centre stage at the U/30 Masters, anticipati­on builds for a thrilling display of skill and determinat­ion.

Bowling enthusiast­s and supporters alike eagerly await the action-packed tournament set to unfold in the heart of Pretoria.

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 ?? Pictures: Danie van der Lith ?? Northern Cape bowls players Charles Peter Mathewson (left) and Driaan van Niekerk (above) are preparing for the upcoming Bowls SA Under-30 Masters tournament.
Pictures: Danie van der Lith Northern Cape bowls players Charles Peter Mathewson (left) and Driaan van Niekerk (above) are preparing for the upcoming Bowls SA Under-30 Masters tournament.

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