Sport
14 August, 2024
Grand finals for indoor bowls
HEYTESBURY Indoor Bias Bowls has reached the pinnacle of its 2024 pennant season.
Last Wednesday saw the playing of the division three grand final between Mepunga 3 and Camperdown 3.
The match began with a no-score.
Mepunga 3 started off well with seven shots in quick succession but Camperdown 3 kept working hard and by end 13, the score was nine all.
Both sides dug deep before Mepunga 3 defeated Camperdown 3, 14-11.
Congratulations to the 2024 division three premiers, Mepunga 2 and well done to runners-up Camperdown 3.
In division one it was a battle of the Timboon Lawns’ with 2 v 1.
Timboon Lawn 2 got off to a good start, while Timboon Lawn 1 struggled to get going but still fought on.
There were two occasions that Timboon Lawn 1 got within four shots but couldn't get any closer.
Timboon Lawn 2 defeated Timboon Lawn 1, 25-16.
Congratulations to the 2024 division one premiers, Timboon Lawn 2 and well done to runners-up Timboon Lawn 1.
Wrapping up the grand final action was Mepunga 2 versus Cobden 1.
Cobden 1 got off to a good start with five shots in the first two ends of the match but by end six, both teams were level with as many shots.
For the following seven ends, it was to and fro, with Mepunga 2 slightly increasing its lead to be two shots up with four ends to play.
A three-end single shot frenzy gave Mepunga 2 a five shot lead into the last end.
When all hope seemed lost, Cobden 1 kept plugging away and picked up a fiver on the last end, narrowly missing a sixth shot to end the match.
A 19th end was played after a coin toss and after a very close measure, Mepunga 2 lost to Cobden 1, 18-19.
Congratulations to the 2024 division two premiers, Cobden 1 and well fought to runners-up Mepunga 2.
Overall, the pennant finals series was well received and supported.
Thanks to Simpson Hall, Pam, Max and Kathryn Wines for their valuable support,and to Joyce Roberts for the raffles and tea and coffee.
Thanks also to Ron Absalom, Scott Pierce and Brett Mungean for measuring assistance, everyone that brought supper to all three nights, everyone who helped setup and pack down and thanks to the players and supporters.
There are a few Heytesbury events to run before the end of the month.
Next week's HIBBA drawn pairs championship at Timboon Lawn:
Quarter finals - Cobden (Gerrit Bekker and Doreen Coverdale) v Timboon Lawn (Tyler Mungean and Pam Dwyer).
The winner of that match will meet Glenormiston (Deb Cheslett and Max Heard) in the semi-finals.
Scotts Creek (Allen Armistead (sub) and Neville Rantall) v Camperdown (Norma Weller and Gary Body).
The winner of that match will play Laang-Ecklin (Kathryn and Pam Wines) in the semi-finals.
Quarter final matches are to start at 7pm sharp, with bye teams to arrive before 8.30pm for their roll-up prior to their match.
Good luck to all teams and well done to the club drawn pairs champions.
Reminders for HIBBA drawn fours entries are due ASAP to the association secretary via club secretaries and the draw will be revealed next week.
At the end of the month, there will be two events happening - the nationals at Tanuda, South Australia and the Heytesbury Single Entry Triples tournament during the Nationals.
For those not going to South Australia, there will be a tournament at Simpson Hall on Wednesday, August 28 at 7.30pm.
Entries to Scott Pierce (0418 218 547 or hibbapress@gmail.com) before Friday, August 23 or close when full.
Congratulations to the Heytesbury players who have been selected for the Victorian side this year.
Good luck in South Australia to Pam Dwyer, Lara Mungean, Arthur Finch, Pam Wines, Brett Mungean, Kathryn Wines, Bec Heard, Scott Pierce, Noah Mungean, Allen Armistead and junior Harmony Rasmussen.
A reminder that presentation night and 60th birthday celebrations will be held on Wednesday, September 11 at Cobden Golf Club - 6.30pm arrival for a 7pm dinner.
RSVP to accompany payment via club secretaries by Wednesday, September 4.
If anyone knows of past members, please let your club secretary know as soon as possible, so an invitation can be extended.
