May Triples Tournament
The highly anticipated May Triples Tournament has once again been completed at the Portland Memorial Bowling Club and been categorised as a huge success. Thirty two teams from across the state/interstate took to the shark tank and, for the tournaments two day duration the rhythmic click of bowls meeting bowls/jack could be heard under the dome, which fortunately sheltered participants from the unpredictable wintry conditions evident over the weekend.
The two day event showcased top quality bowls, strategic game plans and the unique camaraderie associated with the sport of lawn bowls. Meanwhile, the club’s volunteers worked tirelessly, ensuring the hospitality matched the quality of the play.
As the second day drew to the final ends of play, the margins to determine the first four place getters fell into place. Congratulations to the top four and recognition to the winning team taking out the top title. The title honors went to a combined team made up of Paul Cameron (Portland Memorial), Mark Bowles (Warrnambool) & Stephanie Hunt (City Memorial Warrnambool). Second placing went to a Koroit combination; Damien Coolahan, Michael Funcke & Scott Boschen. A Memorial team took third place honors; Chris Elford, Jason Dean & Des Pitts and in fourth spot were Brock Wescombe (City Memorial Warrnambool), Josh Walker Davis (Belrose NSW) & Chris Fleming (Portland Memorial).
1st Place
Mark Bowles, Warrnambool Bowling Club, Stephanie Hunt City Memorial Bowling Club & Paul Cameron Portland Memorial Makos
2nd Place
Koroits Scott Boschen, Michael Funcke & Damien Coolahan
3rd Place
Portland Makos Chris Elford, Jason Dean & Des Pitts
4th Place
A combination team Brock Wescombe City Memorial Warrnambool, Josh Walker-Davis Belrose NSW & Chris Fleming Portland Memorial
A further element to the May Triples were the best game winners. Congratulations to the following teams:
1st game winners / Ron Reynolds team from Barmera +18, 2nd game winners / Sharee Pevitt’s team from Heywood +14 +7 on a tie breaker, 3rd game winners / Pip Ward & team +18, 4th game winners / William Collihole & team from Colac +16, 5th game winners / Jenny Healey & team from Barmera +16, 6th game winners / Tony Jackson & team from Portland & Mulwala +17, 7th game winners / Paul Bentham & team +20.
The tournament continues to remain a feature on the Makos’ social calendar and credit to its successful implementation must be given to the personnel around the club: Bowls Co-ordinator, committee members, volunteers, raffle co-ordinator, kitchen, bar and general staff, management and sponsor generosity.
Meanwhile Matt Ross-Watson, a recently new bowler on the scene, (having been with the club for approximately 18 months), took part in the Novice State Carnival. Ross-Watson combined with Johanna Sabaliauskas (Strath Kooka’s) and after three wins on day 1, made it to the knockout semi finals which was a great effort. Unfortunately this is where their bowls journey completed. Matt also took part in the Singles, both events providing an invaluable experience in his development as a bowler.
Matt Ross-Watson & Johanna Sabaliauskas)
Don’t forget Social Bowls every Wednesday & Saturday starting at 1:00pm. Names are to be in by 12:30. Call 55237155. Visitors welcome.