Echuca Bowls Club
Last Thursday’s jackpot pairs were played in beautiful sunny weather with 20 teams involved.
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Five teams won both games starting with Norm Hodge-John Inglis (+8), Kevin McGreevy-Col Berryman (+8), Peter Tinning-Rick Szakiel (Tongala), (+12), runners-up Tim Fraser-Ashley French (+13) and the winners John Dinsdale-Bill Cook (+21).
Best one game went to father son combo Chris and Mac Campbell (+17).
Friday Scroungers, sponsored by the Echuca Worker’s, were well attended with the winner June Clifford from Tim Fraser.
The first round of Saturday social drawn pairs was sponsored by Echuca Worker’s and Roma Pizzas and played in perfect weather.
24 bowlers took part in three games of 2x4x2, 2x2x2x2 and three bowl pairs.
Winners were Jill Young and Col Berryman from Jim Ferrier-Gayle Kerr.
For those wishing to play, it is a 12.30pm start with names on the sheet in the clubrooms.
Monday’s Pastoral Hotel sponsored social bowls was another great evening with 20 bowlers taking part.
Eight of the ten teams won one game and lost one, so a very even competition on the night.
On what is becoming a regular result, Daniel Vella and Barry Milne took home the chocolates with two wins (+19).
Just a reminder that the starting time is 6pm.
In mini bingo last Friday night there was no winner, so the jackpot moves to $1932 tonight (Friday) at drinks between 4 and 6pm.
Neil Dovaston was the lucky member, but missed out because he was at home with his feet up.
Don’t forget the AGM on Sunday, May 24 at 2pm.
Moama RSL
Indoor Bowls- Monday, April 20
17 players played three games of nine ends.
The winners on 50.5 points were Mary Marwood (Skip), Elle Morgan (3rd), Mary Meulenkamp (2nd) and Colin Hicks (Lead).
The runners-up with 30.5 points were Carole Glass (Skip), Dulcie Vanderdrift (3rd), Liz Portwine (2nd) and Mary Kaine (Lead).
Third place with 29 points were Pamela Reyment (Skip), Shirley McKinnon (3rd), Pamela Kerr (2nd) and Bev Griffiths (Lead).
New members are welcome.
Rich River Bowls Club
Social Bowls Open - Tuesday, April 14
Winners: Kerryn Sparks/Phil Stiles
Runners up: Rob Thomas/Heather Freeman
Jackpot Pairs - Wednesday, April 15
Winners: Hugh Davies/Sean McCallig/Gerry Devlin
Runners up: Steve Cunnington/Rob Thomas
Social Open Pairs/Triples - Saturday, April 18
Winners: John Langley/Ang Mercieca
Runners up: Sam King/Carol Guille
Third place: Liz Easther/Brian Wilson
Social bowls will continue throughout the winter months (weather permitting).
Tuesdays: 9.30am for 10am start.
Wednesdays: 11.30am for 12pm start.
Saturdays: 12pm for 12.30pm start.
Please place your name on lists on the notice board or phone the bowls office on (03) 5481 3390.
Results of club events 2025-26
Men’s champion: Tim Noar
Ladies champion: Liz Easther
Men’s minor: John Hart
Ladies minor: Carol Guille
Men’s pairs: Tim Noar/Dennis Demeo
Ladies pairs: Liz Easther/Marg Young
Mixed pairs: Liz Easther/Peter Jackson
Men’s 100up: Alan Polok
Ladies 100up: Liz Easther
Men’s 21up: Alan Polak
Ladies 21up: Liz Easther
Daisy Taylor Trophy: Bev Trengrove/Kerryn Sparks
Presentation night
Members are welcome to attend this year’s presentation night on Monday, April 27 at 6.30pm at the Rich River Golf Club Board Room. List on notice board.
AGM
This year’s AGM will be on Thursday, April 30 at 6pm at the Rich River Golf Club Tatalia Functions Room, Level 1.
All members are encouraged to attend.
Rochester Bowls Club
Social bowls
On Friday, April 17, eight bowlers enjoyed a couple of games of bowls in the sunshine. Coming away with two wins for the morning were the duo of Heather Curnick and Peter Braam, congratulations.
60 and over
The Stanhope Bowls Club hosted the last 60 and over gathering for the season.
They supplied a very welcome lunch, consisting of cold meat and salad, followed by peaches and ice cream.
The winning teams both came from Kyabram and were skipped by Woodcock and Denham, completing the day in second and first place, respectively.
This particular weekly event is a credit to the organisers and acknowledgment goes to those who organise and enter a team each week.
Premier pairs
This significant tournament will be hosted by your club next weekend.
There will be many visitors at the club over the weekend – please ensure that they feel welcome.
It will be great to see many club members assisting over the weekend and showcasing your facilities.
We require the help of a couple of members behind the bar on both days, please let Alan Williams know if you are available on 0417 109 998
Memorial
Thanks go out to all the members and wives who supplied food, the kitchen staff and bar staff (Graham Willis and Alan Williams) who helped to ensure that Andree Blackman’s memorial was a success.
Catering for wakes serves two purposes.
It ensures that much needed revenue is raised for the club, and you are providing a necessary service to our community.
All members who contribute to these functions are vital and appreciated.
Greens open
Please note that now that the bowls season is winding up, the greens are open for practice each day of the week (unless a ‘Green Closed’ sign is displayed on a particular green).
Footy tips
After five rounds of football, we have two clear leaders, both on 33 – Mike Ellis and Sue McGill.
Hot on their tails is Herb Wilson on 30.
Congratulations to Bruce Major who managed to tip all nine winners last week and Mike Ellis who tipped eight for round four.
Board minutes
A reminder, that the minutes from the most recent Board meeting are always available for members to read, in the club foyer.
There are three significant events that you, as a member are encouraged to attend:
1. Presentation dinner
On Friday, May 8, you have the opportunity to gather in a social setting and acknowledge those bowlers who successfully competed in the various bowls events throughout the season.
You are invited to gather from 6pm, with dinner being served from 6.30pm.
The cost of the evening is $30, and you are asked to put your name on the list in the foyer by May 1, please.
2. Extraordinary meeting
A subcommittee, consisting of board members, is currently scrutinising the club’s most current constitution, in an endeavour to make it up to date and relevant to the Rochester Bowls Club.
This newly formed constitution will be made available to club members and then brought before members at the extraordinary meeting, held Monday May 11 at 7pm.
Members will then have the opportunity to vote on the constitution prior to lodgement with CAV.
3. AGM
This meeting will now be held on Monday, May 25 at 7pm.
All members are asked to consider who they would like to nominate for the many vacancies across the club.
There is surely something that suits everyone’s skill set.
Being such a small club, we require everyone to contribute in the running in some shape or form.
Nomination forms can be found on the pin board in the bar area of the club.
Please ensure that the nominee has signed the form; otherwise the nomination is invalid.
Bar duty
Monday – Thursday 5 – 6.30 pm
20 – 23 April: B. Hetherington and volunteer.
27 – 30 April: H. Wilson and G. Chambers.
4 – 7 May: M. McArdle and J. Boyd.
A volunteer is still required to step up on Thursday April, 23 to assist Bev with the bar.
Lockington Bowls Club
A much quieter week on the western front as the hectic part of the bowls season moves into the winter period.
The club is holding a Soup and Pie 2 bowl Triples tournament this Wednesday and the entries are rolling in.
Format on the day is 11am start with one game of 12 ends followed by two games of ten ends after lunch.
Contact Brian Kinnane or Shane Felmingham for entries.
At the club presentation night, the results of the best pennant player were announced.
The top ten bowlers included (1st) Cindy Felmingham 46 votes followed by Kym Ray 42, Steve Peter 39.5, Shane Felmingham 39, Ashley Dobell 37.5, John Fisher 37, Nat McLaughlin 35.5, Les Brereton 34.5, Jim Harris 33 and Kalvin Stout 32.5.
Congratulations to all bowlers.
The club will hold the annual general meeting on Monday, May 11 at 7.30pm.
Nomination forms are available at the clubhouse.
Congratulations to all local bowlers who have enjoyed success at the State Championships, being held at the Bendigo East Bowling Club this past week.
The final day is on Thursday.
The Moama triples team comprising Mackenzie Parsons, Emma Simmonds and Cassandra Millerick (s) were successful in winning the women's State Triples title with some brilliant bowling by all players.
Kevin Anderson will play in the State Champion of Champions, Cass Millerick in the women's Champion of Champions and Paul Girdler, Travis Kelly, Kevin Anderson, Cameron Keenan (s) will play the State Fours this week.
Best of bowling to all players.
Mathoura Bowls Club
AGM/Presentation Night
Date: Monday, May 4 at 7pm
Presentations will be made first, and the AGM will follow immediately after.
Nomination forms for the bowls committee will be available at the club front desk or contact Lindsay Vallance who will mail it to you.
Closing date for nominations is Friday, May 1 at 7pm.
Please consider standing for committee as we need people to commit to the running of bowls at Mathoura.
Greens
Our greens are recovering well from the damage that was done to them, we thank the club and the people who do our greens.
It means we have both our greens for the winter tournaments starting on May 9 and 10.
Birthday
Happy Birthday to Arthur (Joe) Murphy on his 90th.
Arthur’s been a person who has always had the best interests of the club in mind in, whatever he did. Hope to have more to say on his 100th.
Pennant
We have been asked by the regional board for our confirmed teams for next season by July.
We have a list on display on the bowls office noticeboard for players wishing to play in the coming season.
The earlier we know our numbers, the more certain we can be in what teams we field.
We have division 1 and division 4 pencilled in, but with more bowlers, we may be able to have more sides, it is up to you.
Good bowling to all, see you on the greens.
Rochester Golf Club
The Rochester ladies held their 2026 opening day last Friday with visitors from Lockington and Mitiamo playing a 2-Person Ambrose over the front 9.
Barbara McCarty and Fiona Newton combined to win with a net score of 25.25, while Louise Williams and new golfer Breanna Cox were next best, net 27.
Julie Leahy won nearest-the-pin on 5, and Lockington's Jenny Holt was nearest for her shot to the 8th scrape.
Following golf, the ladies enjoyed a lovely lunch and are looking forward to another good season.
They encourage golfers of any standard to join them every Friday.
On Wednesday, 9-hole golf was played over the back 9, and Shane Bywaters, playing off King Richard's revised 1 handicap, won with 21 Stableford points, on a count back from Robert Vise.
Les Hedington was next best on 20 points, with Chris Eeles, Richard Feuk, Steve Harris, Allan Campbell, and Brendan McCarty all on 19 points.
16 pairs played last Saturday in a par round to see who would qualify for the prestigious 2026 4-ball Match Play title.
With only four pairs to proceed on to the next round, good scores were expected, especially with the course being in such great condition.
The day was sponsored by Leisa and Paul Evans, it was then only fitting that Paul, who combined with Brendan McCarty to win the event with a score of +9 to Par.
Peter Anderson and Steven Bubb were the next best on + 7, then followed Troy McInness and Grant Robinson, and Captain Darren White and Zac McInness, both teams on +6.
McCarty and Evans will play White and Zac McInness, while Anderson and Bubb will match up against Troy McInness and Robinson to see which team will play off in the grand final.
New member Andrew Cassin hit some superb shots, none better than hitting the 3rd flag from 190m out, only to bounce off behind a tree, however his 2nd shot to the 18th scrape won him a ball for nearest-the-pin and Jake Wright's shot from out in the rough was closest to the pin on the 9th.
Our popular 3- Person Ambrose "Tradies" Day is this Friday, April 24, and a reminder that at the Anzac Day event next Saturday, assembly is from noon.
Lockington Golf Club
Golfers enjoyed glorious weather for Saturday’s stableford round.
With a score of 39 points, Ray Brereton won the Privilege Cup and the Lockington Foodworks player of the day voucher, on a countback from Ian Maddison.
Next best was Terry Thomas with 37, ahead of Ron Dixon, Steve Holt and Fiona Newton all on 36.
Fiona’s round was highlighted by a terrific 21 points on the first 9.
Nearest-the-pins: 7th – Steve Holt; 2nd shot 5th – Steve Holt (A), Ron Dixon (B); 2nd shot 18th for the 6-pack smack – Ian Maddison.
Spike’s Longest Drive on the 10th, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Cold Plumbing – Stuart Newton (A), Darren Carnie (B), Fiona Newton (C).
Neither the eagles nest on the 3rd nor Captain Grant’s yardstick on the 16th was won.
Upcoming events: Friday, April 24 – Stableford. Duty: Sue Harris, Pauline Humbert.
Saturday, April 25 – Stroke – Monthly Medal – 11.30am assembly for 12 noon hit off. Duty: Brad Wakefield, Darren Carnie.
Saturday, May 9 – Centenary Celebration – 4-person ambrose, 11am hit off; special afternoon tea 2.30pm. RSVPs, enquiries and entries to Darren Carnie 0428 862 292.
Rich River Golf Club
April 16
Men’s S/Ford East, A-grade - S. Mancer 37 pts C/B, B-grade - C. Opie 38 pts C/B, C-grade - C. Easton 37 pts.
April 17
Vets West, Men A-grade - B. Moresco 37 pts, B-grade M. Prendergast 39 pts; Women’s A-grade - D. Patterson 40 pts, B-grade D. Quittner 40 pts.
April 18
Saturday East Stroke Monthly Medal - hole in one for Mitchell Scott on the third, congratulations Mitchell.
A-grade and monthly medal winner C. Horman 66 nett, B-grade - D. Cowan 70 nett, C-grade C. Easton 71 nett.
Women’s Star Award - first K. Slater 66 nett, second C. Lynch 70 nett, third V. Ramage 71 nett.
April 19
Second round of Rich River two-person Ambrose, first C. Trethowan and C. Williams 58.75 nett, second C. Gniel and J. Patton 60.5 nett, third K. Atkinson and A. Golding 61.75 nett.
April 20
East Medley 18 and 9-Hole Stroke Max; 18 Hole - A-grade - S. Welch 72 nett C/B, B-grade - J. Townrow 70 nett C/B.
9-Hole - first, M. Thomas 29 nett, second, D. Thompson 35 nett, third, W. Williams 36 nett.
April 21
West Medley S/Ford, A-grade - C. Gentle 38 pts, B-grade - G. Connally 38 pts, C-grade - R. Merlo 36 pts.
Hole in one - Mark Emery on fourth West. Congratulations Dick.
April 22
Women’s par East, A-grade - C. Fleming +2 C/B, B-grade - T. Burton +6, C-grade - M. Morgan +3.
Echuca Moama Croquet Club
Friday, April 17
We had 18 members play.
John Tarrant was the winner with three games +8, followed closely by Lyn Keillor with three games +4.
John Tarrant was the only player with a top shot with one jump shot, no wonder we call him Jumping Johnny.
Monday, April 20
23 members turned up to play on this superb day on fast courts.
Winners on the day were Glenda Kelly and John Alstin, both winning three games +8 hoops, followed closely by Sid Gomez and Steve Kelly.
Top shots of the day were hoops in one; two to Glenda Kelly and one each to Jan Tracy and John Graham as well as jump shots; three to Lyn Keillor and one each to John Alstin and John Graham.
Anyone who would like to play or learn, you are always welcome, we play Mondays and Fridays at 9am; check out our Facebook page for information.
Rich River Croquet Club
Golf Croquet – April 16
It was a lovely morning playing doubles croquet, with 15 members enjoying the game.
Only two players won all three games, John Hill and Leon Koch both scoring three games +8 hoops.
On a count back the win went to John Hill, with Leon Koch being runner-up. Well done to both players.
Helen Brierley and Kevin Harrison both made hoops-in-one.
John Kelly Kingball - April 21
It was a lovely sunny morning for the playing of the annual John Kelly Kingball Trophy.
Kingball is a combination of association and golf croquet and is played individually in a group of four players, with John Kelly donating the trophy back in 1992.
13 players contested for the trophy, with Sandra Retallick taking out the win, scoring two games +14 hoops, closely followed up by the runner-up Russell Clarke scoring two games +13 hoops.