Echuca Bowls Club
Thursday’s men’s jackpot pairs attracted 28 teams in a cool early start to the day.
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Only three teams won both games, commencing with Ian Whiting-Lal Whyte (+12), runners-up Daniel Vella-Steve Morgan (+15) and the winners Neil Dovaston-Dick North (+17).
Best one game went to Steve Cunnington and John Dinsdale (+22).
The jackpot of $140 was shared by Keith Robertson and Barry Milne.
Friday Scroungers, sponsored by Echuca Worker’s, was won by Jeff Werner from Cec Moss.
Monday’s social bowlers played pairs, with Barry Milne and Ricky Phyland the winners from Steve Cunnington and Helen Quinn.
The singles' winner was Michelle Love.
The API Community Bowls Club Inc. had 42 teams use our greens on Monday and Tuesday of this week and enjoyed perfect weather and great greens for the two days.
Well done to all the helpers during the period which included the welcoming dinner on Sunday prior.
There was no winner of mini bingo last week so it jackpots to $1536 tonight (Friday) at drinks between 4 and 6pm.
Lucky members draw went to Leica Roney, who, unfortunately was not present so it jackpots to $80 tonight also.
Members are advised that the presentation dinner will be at the Worker’s on Friday, April 10 at 6pm for 6.30 pm. $35 a head. Names on the list in the clubrooms.
The AGM is set down for Sunday, May 24 at 2pm.
Moama RSL
Indoor Bowls- Monday, March 23
22 players played three games of nine ends.
The winners on 35 points were Denise Lee (Skip), Shirley McKinnon (3rd), and Isobel Wallis (Lead).
The runners-up with 35 points were Pamela Reyment (Skip), Elle Morgan (3rd), Mary Kaine (2nd) and Jean Shelley (Lead).
Third place with 32 points were Peter Broom (Skip), Judy Vise (3rd), and Marg Mallan Kamp (Lead).
There were close games all round with the first won with a coin toss and third by a count back.
Rochester Bowls Club
Jackpot Bowls
Friday’s winners were Kevin Hall, Ros Keech and Ian Dennis.
The jackpot went off, and the lucky recipients were Heather Curnick, Bert Smolenaars and Brenda Wilkin.
Ring the office on Friday, March 27 if you want a game next week (8.45 – 9.15 am)
21-up final
Rob Clayton and Leigh Milgate played in the final on Friday, with Rob coming home with the win.
Congratulations to both bowlers.
C-grade final
Kyle Williams and Ian Dennis played in the final on Saturday morning.
Ian got home with a narrow win.
Congratulations to both bowlers.
It was great to see a good number of club members watching these two games and supporting the competitors.
Noel Sexton’s memorial
The memorial/celebration was held at the club on Saturday afternoon and was attended by many bowlers.
Thank you to the club members who gave of their time in the kitchen and behind the bar.
Marg Stewart memorial tournament
The two day – five a side tournament will be held at the club, next weekend Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29.
This particular tournament requires much planning and co-operation from club members.
Please note:
The greens will be open for the entrants to practice on – Friday afternoon.
Sips ‘n’ Sounds is on this weekend also, beginning with a band ‘Probably Guilty’ providing entertainment from 4.30pm.
A BBQ will be offered while the band are playing.
Markers are required, thanks to those who have already put their name on the list in the foyer.
The club AGM is on Monday, May 11.
Bar duty
Monday – Thursday 5 – 6.30pm.
23 – 26 March: J. Major and R. Clayton.
30 - 2 April: L. Milgate and B. Major.
6 - 9 April: A. Benson and M. MacCraild.
Lockington Bowls Club
A rather quiet week on the bowling front after the hurly-burly of the premiership week previously.
Most of the club members have eventually returned back to earth.
The club competitions are almost complete, with a few minor upsets on the way.
In the B-grade championship, the semi-finalists are due to do battle.
Jeff Carnie defeated John Andrea and will play Steve McKee, while Ashley Dobell will meet Rod Fiedler in the other semi-final.
The 100-up championship resulted in Rod Fiedler defeating John van den Bosch in the semi-final to stake a berth in the final.
Ashley Dobell defeated Ray Hanson to win a semi-final spot and will wait for the result of the Dave Thomas-Steve Pavone qualifying match to play the winner in the other semi-final.
In the president’s trophy 21-up championship, Leon Laffy defeated John van den Bosch to make a semi-final and will play Ray Hanson, who upset Dave Thomas earlier.
Up top, Ashley Dobell proved too consistent for Cindy Felmingham and will meet the winner of the Kym Ray versus Neil Haines encounter.
The women have completed the B-grade championship between Kym Ray and Terrill Westwood.
Kym Ray was in blistering form as she immediately had Terrill Westwood under immediate pressure from the word go, and sprinted to 14-7 lead after 13 ends.
Westwood tried desperately to try and bridge the enormous gap, however the determined Ray kept her cool to win the title 25-8.
The scores were not a true story of the close heads and brilliant bowling from both players.
Earlier, Westwood defeated the in-form Sue Harris 25-15 in the semi-final.
In the women's 100-up championship, Terrill Westwood defeated Cindy Felmingham in the semi-final and made the final.
Denise Gilmore is waiting to play the winner of the Melissa Freeman-Kym Ray early round for a place in the other semi-final and meet Leanne McInnes.
The club catered for the wake of Madge Cunnington during the week and our members who all assisted in organising the wonderful afternoon tea are to be acknowledged.
Madge Cunnington was a long-serving member of our club and served as Associates President in 1983-84, 1984-85 and later in the 1993-1994 season.
The Lockington Bowls Club is holding the annual ladies medley fours on Wednesday, March 25 commencing at 10am.
Contact Kathi Maddison or Denise Gilmore for entries.
On Saturday, April 10 the Annual C.M.S. Refrigeration and Electrical (Elmore) open fours will be held commencing at 9.30am.
Contact Ray Hanson or John van den Bosch for entries.
Following the finish of the current 60 and Over season, the club will be organising a pie and soup 2 bowl triples on Wednesday, April 22 commencing with a 10.30am arrival and an 11am start.
Rules: 1. Only one premier league player per team. 2. Any team combination welcome. Entry $15 per player.
One game of 12 ends prior to lunch, followed by two games of eight ends.
Spot the jack - no dead ends.
Generous sponsorship to disperse to 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Entry to be placed one week prior to the event.
Contact Brian Kinnane 0418 590 389 or Shane Felmingham 0429 862 663.
This event will be trialled over three weeks.
Congratulations to our club member Russell Shawcross on his special 80th birthday celebration held at the club on the weekend.
In his time on the bowling green, Shawcross has been club president, three times club champion and a very loyal club member and fully deserves his O.B.E. (over bloody 80) badge.
60 and over
The Campaspe 60 and Over Bowls Group held their Wednesday weekly bowls at Elmore on a warm but cloudy day.
28 teams consisting of 112 bowlers all competing for a chook.
There were four three-game winners.
The runners-up were Kelvin Stout’s team from Lockington, they had five bowls near the jack within the metre stick.
The Lockington team were lead Jim Harris, John Andrea second, Owen McPhee third and the Skipper was Kelvin Stout.
The winners on the day were Gary Stoll’s team from Elmore they had five bowls also, in near the jack but had a resting toucher bowl.
They were Gary Stoll lead, Ken Wills second, Ian Wheeler third and David Andrews was their skipper.
Members of both teams received a chook each.
The next 60 and over bowls is at Tongala on April 1 at a 10am start.
Entries to Rob Hosking on 0401 206 649 or Ray Hughes on 0475 308 513
Good bowling and see you all next week at Tongala.
Rochester Golf Club
Major works have been carried out over the last few weeks, with the help of John and Julie Leahy's earthmoving excavator and other members' equipment, 30 tree stumps and dead trees were removed.
The original dam beside the 15th scrape and 16th tee off, as well as the depression beside the 11th scrape, has now been reshaped and sown to form new and exciting grass bunkers.
Other "dry" areas in front of both the 14th and 15th tees have been resown with winter grass, and new sifted sand has been spread on most of the scrapes.
These improvements will see our course in top condition for this year's season and, more importantly, for visitors from around the state, as the club is hosting the 2026 Victorian Sand Greens Championship later in the year.
Many thanks to all involved.
Wednesday morning organiser King Richard drew partners after the Stableford round over the front nine.
Peter Anderson was lucky to draw the very consistent low handicapper, Shane Bywaters, and their combined score of 39 points won from Richard Feuk and Allan Campbell's (34).
Chris Eeles and Greg Watkins were next on 31, followed by the team of Les Hedington and Des Hocking with 30 points.
Hocking was closest to the pin on the third hole and had his first birdie after tapping in from close range.
Lockington Golf Club
Lockington Golf Club members will have their first hit for the season this Saturday, March 28.
Following recent significant rain, there’s a promising amount of green and grass around the course.
A successful working bee has cleaned up around the course, getting it ready for players to have a hit.
Golfers will be playing a Stableford event, with assembly at 11am, for a shotgun start at 11.30.
The club’s official opening day will be held on Saturday, April 11, a 4-person Ambrose event, all golfers welcome.
Preparations are well underway for the club’s centenary celebrations, to be held on Saturday, May 9.
The event will include a 4-person Ambrose (hit off 11am), a special afternoon tea, commencing at 2.30pm and a display of memorabilia and photos.
Entries and enquiries to Darren Carnie 0428 862 292 or email lockingtongolfclub@gmail.com - RSVPs for both the golf and the afternoon tea are required by May 2 for catering please.
Bamawm Golf Club
Wow, what a fantastic start to the 2026 season with over 50 players on course in our opening day 3-person Ambrose.
Well done to all of the members who have worked tirelessly over the past month or so to get the course looking great.
Scratch winners were Todd Loutitt, Kieran McAsey and David Winchcomb with 65.
Nett winners were Francis Lee, Shane Wolfe and Neville Vicary with 69-9.3-59.7, from runners-up Trav Mancer, Greg Reynoldson and Frank Coonerty 68-6-62.
NTP 2nd shot 4-13- Aidy Dohnt.
NTP 2nd shot 9-18- Neville Vicary.
NTP 7/16- Tracey R (women), Kieran McAsey (men).
NTP 8/17- Jo Dye (women), Shaun Murphy (men).
Longest Drive- Jackie Newth, Jo Dye (23+), Greg Reynoldson (+5-15), Andrew Palmer (16+).
Thanks to all of the members and visitors who came and supported the beginning of our 2026 season, it was especially pleasing to see so many juniors and women on course.
Next week will be a Stableford round, 11am assembly for a 11.30am hit off.
Members to bring a plate of afternoon tea.
Echuca Moama Croquet Club
Friday, March 20
15 Members arrived to play three games in nice sunny conditions.
The Winner for the day was John Alstin winning all three games with a +10.
Jump shots for the day, one each for Syd, Johnny T and John H.
Monday, March 23
18 Members and one guest played three fun games.
Two winners today, John Alstin and Jeff Pumpa, both with three games with a +11.
Also a great hoop in one for Jenny vanderZande.
Rich River Croquet Club
Golf croquet – Thursday, March 19
It was a wet morning for playing croquet with 15 people braving the cooler weather and having fun.
Michael Hawken and Cherie Lessing both won three games each.
Congratulations go to this morning’s winner, Michael Hawken, who scored three games +7 hoops and the runner-up, Cherie Lessing, scoring three games +6 hoops.
Jump shots were made by Ian Grant, Sid Gomes-Vieira and Cherie Lessing.
Golf croquet – Tuesday, March 24
It was a lovely morning playing croquet with 20 members enjoying doubles croquet.
The competition was stiff with five people winning all three games: Ian Grant, Leon Koch, Sid Gomes-Vieira, Russell Clarke and Cherie Lessing.
The winner was decided on a countback between Sid Gomes-Vieira and Leon Koch, both scoring three games +12 hoops.
The win went to Leon Koch with Sid Gomes-Vieira being runner-up.
Dave Maher made a hoop-in-one, with Ian Grant and Sid Gomes-Vieira both making successful jump shots.