Sport
13 March, 2025
Woodpeckers shine on the green
IN near-perfect weather last Monday, 14 teams contested the annual Westvic Tyres Shadwell Classic on the Mortlake greens.
The teams travelled from as far as Drysdale and Robe for the event, with a full day of bowls played.
A large group of spectators enjoyed watching the action and by the end of the program only two teams remained undefeated – with another two three-game winners.
In third place with three wins +13 shots were the Dennington/Timboon team of Mark Savage, Sue Creed, Phil Dowdell and Polly Rabl.
The runners-up with four wins +22 shots was the hybrid team of City/Mortlake/Dunkeld comprising Casey Sheehan, Bryan Sheehan, Darren Grant and Stephen Field.
The winners on the day with four wins +22 shots was the team from Dennington/City/Mortlake comprising Darren King, Peter Kampman, Dave McNicoll and Neil Crisp.
Congratulations to all winners and runners-up on the day and thanks to the events sponsors for making the tournament such a success over the last decade.
Last Wednesday was the final of the 2025 autumn twilight bowls season.
During the twilight season, 14 teams of three battled it out for top honours.
Two teams rose to the occasion.
They were Woodpeckers (Ann Johnson, Anthony Wood and Elise Parker-Wood) and Cathcarts (Paul Delaney, Wayne Wester and Gary Dickinson).
The final started relatively even for the first half before the Woodpeckers broke away despite the best efforts from the Cathcarts team.
Congratulations to the 2025 autumn twilight bowls winners, Woodpeckers, and well done to Cathcarts for reaching the finals.
Keep an eye out in October for the 2025 summer twilight bowls season.
To register your interest phone Scott on 0418 218 547. Players of all abilities most welcome.
Many thanks to the sponsors for this season.
In club championships, the first round of mixed pairs saw Dianne Robertson and Scott Pierce defeat Val and Leo Smith.
Jackie Grant and Dwayne Dolling lost to Joanne Dolling and Darren Grant.
In the second round, Dianne Robertson and Scott Pierce lost to Gert and Ian MacDonald.
Glenice Kenna and Peter Beardsley defeated Lyn O’Shannessy and Max Heard.
Joanne Dolling and Darren Grant defeated Ally and Dean McKenzie.
Maddy and Colin Goldsworthy defeated Sandra Richie and Chris Cary.
This Saturday will see mixed pairs semi-final action.
Gert and Ian MacDonald will play Glenice Kenna and Peter Beardsley, while Joanne Dolling and Darren Grant will play Maddy and Colin Goldsworthy.
Good luck to all teams for this Saturday.
For more information speak to match committee members Dwayne, Peter Beardsley, Dean or Dianne.
A reminder the Les Risk Day is on Sunday, March 16.
Afternoon tea will be provided by the family but please wear club uniform.
Names to Dianne Robertson by Sunday 12.30pm on 0408 559 256.
Club Fours Championship is now accepting entries via match committee and will be held in April on the same day as presentation day.
Board members are also open to nominations for the Merv Suhan Clubperson of the Year award.
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