Season ends for Mortlake bowlers

MORTLAKE bowlers enjoyed their last event of the season last weekend, the Club Fours Championship.

By wd-news

Merv Suhan Clubperson of the Year Award winner Darren Grant with family member, Terry Suhan.

Ten teams played two games before being treated to a barbecue lunch.

A third game was played and two teams rose to the top – David McNicoll, Leo Smith, Gertie MacDonald and Val Smith; Darren Grant, Josh Springall, Fletch Mirtschin and Baz Killey.

For Darren’s team, Fletch and Baz came from the recent twilight bowls seasons and have taken on the sport of bowls.

While the start was solid, the experience of Dave’s team started to shine through.

Congratulations to the 2024/25 Club Fours Champions, Dave McNicoll (s), Leo Smith, Gertie MacDonald and Val Smith.

Presentations were then held, with awards presented to the following bowlers:

A grade singles – women’s champion Gertie MacDonald, runner-up Sandra Richie; men’s champion Darren Grant, runner-up John Tanner.

100up – women’s champion Lyn O’Shannessy, runner-up Gertie MacDonald; men’s champion Scott Pierce, runner-up Kevin Johnson.

B grade singles – men’s champion Scott Pierce, runner-up Dwayne Dolling.

Pairs – women’s champions Gertie MacDonald and Dianne Robertson (s), runners-up Sandra Richie and Glenice Kenna (s); men’s champions Darren Grant and Colin Goldsworthy (s), runners-up Scott Pierce and Peter Summerhayes (s).

Mixed pairs – champions Joanna Dolling and Darren Grant (s), runners-up Gertie and Ian MacDonald (s).

Fours champions – Val Smith, Gertie MacDonald, Leo Smith and Dave McNicoll (s), runners-up Barry Killey, Adrian Mirtschin, Josh Springall and Darren Grant (s).

The Merv Suhan Best Clubperson of the Year was presented to Darren Grant.

A reminder that Tuesday social bowls are held every Tuesday at 1pm (weather permitting).

Bowlers can turn up with flat-soled shoes and bowls if you have them.

If not, there is a wide selection of sizes to play with on the day.

Arrival is 12.30pm for play to start at 1pm.

The annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8 at the clubrooms. Nomination forms can be filled in prior or nominate on the night.

Thanks to all club members who volunteer their time to help keep the club running, tidy and well-fed and thanks to the community for participating in bowls at the club.

Without the support of the community clubs such as this would not exist.

Members will continue to practice in the off-season to get ready for the new season.