Echuca Moama and district sports notes

Runners-up were Andrew Humphrys / Neil Dovaston (+16).

Winners were Col Berryman / Kevin McCreevy (+17).

The best one-game went to Lal Whyte / Eddie Blampied (+19).

Jackpot next week: $140

Friday, August 28

Scroungers, sponsored by Pastoral Hotel and Roma Pizza, saw 12 bowlers compete and attracted two visitors, Brian Johnson and Greg Plier, from Ballarat.

Runner-up: Brian Johnson

Winner: Col Delamere

Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30

Congratulations to Michelle and Steve Cunnington, along with Louisa Dean, who won the Classic 2 Bowl Triples at Moulamein.

Monday, August 31

Social Bowls, sponsored by The Pastoral Hotel, had an attendance of 12 bowlers playing 4-bowl pairs.

Runners-up: Gayle Kerr / Ross Young (+64)

Winners: Steve Morgan / June Clifford (+75)

Tuesday, September 1 saw the second week of the ESSEN-sponsored five-week program of five-a-side bowls, filling a green on a glorious day.

The Wallabies took out the day, the team comprising Ivan Hicks, Rhonda Gallagher, Barry Milne, Keith Robertson, and Kristy Gillingham, with three wins and seven shots up.

Well done to all our winners, and many thanks to everyone who participated during the week.

Also to the visitors who continue to support our club, with a special shout out to all of our event sponsors.

Dates for your calendar

The event sheet is up for all club games in the clubhouse. Please register your interest.

Another great turnout for our friendly Friday night social gathering at the club.

The member draw was again unclaimed — hard luck, Kerryn Evans.

It has now jack-potted to $160 this Friday, September 4.

There were no winners in Mini Bingo, so this week’s jackpot is $1219.

See you this Friday — friends and visitors are always welcome.

Moama Bowling Club

Social Bowls

Tuesday, August 25 – Men’s Triples

Winners: Roy Jackson, Phil Bell, John Cantenese

Runner-up: Stuart Sutton, Garth Wiffen, Col Carrington

1st Game Winners: Clyde Hillier, Leon Hedwards

2nd Game Winners: Ben Franklin, Col Struthers

Ladies Pairs

Winners: Sandra Connolly, Beryl Bell

Runners-up: Robyn Thomesen, Lorna Jones

1st Game Winners: Pam McCloy, Pam Reyment

2nd Game Winners: Judy Eastwell, Marg Meulenkamp

Thursday, August 27 - Ladies Scroungers

Winner: Rhonda Solomon

Runner-up: Mia Young

Rink Winners: Sue Holmes, Judy Eastwell, Colleen Maslen, Kim Booth, Dorothy Zammit, Shirley Riters

Ditch: Mary Kaine, Peggy Bell

Men’s Pairs

Winners: Kevin Connolly, Bob Mason

Runner-up: Keith Hewitt, Paul Kearney

1st Game Winners: Darren Yates, Jordan Yates

2nd Game Winners: Geoff Halden, Peter Walton

Saturday, August 29 - Open Pairs

Winners: Kevin Connolly, Bob Mason

Runners-up: Ian McGreggor, Arch Bailey

1st Game Winners: Luca Humphreys, Trevor McColl

2nd Game Winners: Ann Lynch, Ron Jones

Indoor Bowls - Tuesday, August 25 - Open

Winners: Maurie Jones, Pam Kerr, Ron Hooper (48)

Runners-up: Gwen Hurst, Joy Hooper (33)

Thursday, August 27 - Open

No bowls.

Moama RSL

Indoor Bowls - Monday, August 31

25 players played three games of nine ends.

The winners on 40 points were Neil Hardy (Skip), Shirley McKinnon (3rd), Mary Kaine (2nd), and Heather Freeman (Lead).

The runners-up with 38 points were Janine Wolfe (Skip), Dawn Beer (3rd), Sue Underwood (2nd), and Judy Vise (Lead).

Third place with 34 points were John Leary (Skip), Peter Broom (3rd), Cheryle Campion (2nd), and Jean Shelley (Lead).

New members are welcome.

Rich River Bowls Club

Save the dates

Please see the club noticeboard or Facebook page for details.

Social bowls afternoons

Results

Tuesday Open Social - August 11

Winners: Steph Shine/Di Brown, two wins, 49pts

Runners-up: Carol Guille/Elena Roylance, 38pts

Wednesday Men’s Jackpot Pairs - August 12

Winners: Gerry Devlin/Bill Prendergast, two wins, 57pts, 25 shots

Runners-up: Steve Cunnington/Ian Craigie, two wins, 57pts, 19 shots

Thursday Ladies Social - August 13

Winners: Bev Trengove, 37pts

Runner-up: Barb Dashwood, 31 pts

Saturday Mixed Social - August 15

Winners: Sam King/Cath Kelly, three wins, 77 pts

Runners-up: Ken Dashwood/Ian Craigie, three wins, 74pts

Tuesday Open Social - August 18

Winners: Brian Wilson/Adrian Daly/Barb Dashwood, three wins, 78pts

Runners-up: Bev Trengove/Di Brown, two wins, 50pts

Thursday Ladies Social - August 20

Winner: Bev Trengove

Runner-up: Barb Dashwood

Saturday Mixed Social - August 22

Winners: Ron Bentley/John Langley, three wins, 76pts

Runners-up: Liz Easther/Leon Sharp, two wins, 54pts

Coaching

Coaching is available on Tuesday mornings at 10am with Bev Trengrove for beginners and members just needing to fine tune their game. Call Bev on 0418 591 980.

Check out our Facebook page Rich River Bowls Club for the latest club results, information, and upcoming events.

Have a great week and good bowling.

Rochester Bowls Club

Friday afternoon bowls

On Friday, August 28, we had 28 bowlers out enjoying the sunshine, good sport, and equally, great company.

Two games of eight ends were played, with three pairs winning both of their games.

Overall winners were Anton Gusak and Elaine Hall on +12, with Rob Clayton and Brooke Coghill close behind with +11 and Dave Murray and Yvonne Smolenaars on +5.

Thanks again to Dave Murray and Alan Williams who organised the bowls event for the afternoon.

Friday social bowls

Friday social bowls is set to commence on Friday, September 11.

Indoor bowls

The team consisting of Dave Murray, Bert Smolenaars, and Helen Moroney were the winners on Monday, August 24.

We welcomed Helen back from her holiday – she obviously didn’t lose any of her bowling skills while she was off enjoying herself.

Next Monday, August 31 will be the last indoor bowling session for this season.

Bowlers are reminded to bring a small plate to share over a drink and a bit of banter.

Once again, bowls will kick off at 7pm, with a 6.45pm arrival.

Pennant training

Training begins this Thursday, September 3 at 10am for those who are available.

If you plan to play pennant this season, you are encouraged to attend.

There are a few pennant players who are unavailable at that particular time due to work or prior commitments.

Some of those players are already discussing the possibility of gathering at a mutually agreeable time to train together – their commitment is commendable.

Coaching

Marg Knight is offering coaching for new bowlers, commencing this Thursday, September 3 at 10am.

If you know someone that might benefit from some coaching, please encourage them to contact Marg on 0407 093 848.

Season opening and footy tipping presentation night

Friday, September 4. I’ve been informed that there will be a game of bowls with a 3-3.30pm start (names on the sheet in foyer) and the footy tipping presentation will follow.

No more details available.

Bar duty

Monday – Thursday 5 – 6.30pm

7 – 10 - K. Barker and G. Chambers.

14 – 17 - A. Williams and D. Hocking.

21 – 24 - P. Stack and G. Willis.

Lockington Bowls Club

Spring is in the air as we move into the forthcoming pennant season.

Greens are rolling well and the bowlers are appreciating the overall conditions.

Last Wednesday there were three rinks in action and the display of bowling was electric.

On rink one, Terrill Westwood was in brilliant form to amass a staggering 61 points to win against Neil Haines, 41, and Lorraine Appleby, a respectable 38 points.

Rink two provided some excellent bowling with two bowlers tying on 49 points apiece.

Poss Andrea and Steve Peter could not be separated and shared the spoils ahead of Peter Egan on a gallant 41 points.

The final rink belonged to the “master” Ray Hanson, who calmly tallied a lazy 61 points and is showing some pre-season form.

In second place was Rod Fiedler and John Andrea, both locked on 34 points, while Geoff Pilgrim managed a dozen.

The Saturday edition of scrounge provided an absolute magic day of sunshine and true running greens. A great day attracting five rinks to manage the extra numbers.

The close scoring in most games was a treat to watch.

On the T.V. rink, Steve Pavone tallied a fine 48 points to win narrowly from Denise Gilmore, 43, and the luckless Jim Harris on 42.

Next door, the leading left-handed Ashley Dobell scored a total of 56 points and won from Frank Chugg, 43, and Lorraine Appleby, 41.

Rod Fiedler took home the chocolates on rink three with a brilliant 59 points, while Graham Turner managed 40 points and was just ahead of John Fisher, 37.

Fisher was making a comeback after a two-month overseas journey. Welcome home J.F.

Rink four produced some interesting bowling with another tight scoring feature.

Club president John van den Bosch scored a solid 53 points to head club secretary Leanne McInnes, 44 points, and Owen "Smiley" McPhee on 43.

On the final rink, Peter "Eggsy" Egan rolled off a match-winning tally of 52 points while Natalie McLaughlin managed a stylish 38 points.

Sharon Smith scored 26 points while Geoff Pilgrim escaped on 24 points, but enjoyed the outing.

The scrounge will take a break on Wednesday as the 60 and over competition resumes at Elmore Bowling Club (on Wednesday), commencing at 11am.

Saturday scrounge will continue until the pennant season begins.

The women will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, September 8 after social bowls.

The club will be visiting the Gunbower Bowling Club on Sunday, September 20 for a practice match starting at 1pm. The selectors require names to formulate teams.

60 and Over

The Campaspe and District 60-and-over bowls group held the start of the season at Elmore on a mild and cloudy day.

There were 24 teams of four competing for a chook, which is 96 players.

There were only two three-game winners.

Bill Branders’ team from Mathoura had a draw in their last game and last bowl.

They ended up with 2.5 games so missed out.

The team who came second was Noel West’s from Tongala.

They had five bowls near the jack; a great effort.

Their team was Ken Chapman (lead), Noel West (second), Phil Cooper (third), and Barry Tinning was their skipper.

The winners, David Grant’s team, went one better by having six bowls near the jack.

Their team consisted of Andrew Groover (lead), John Gibbs (second), Mal McLean (third), and Geoff Crilly as their skipper.

Both teams’ players won a chook each.

Next week is at Echuca, starting at 11am.

The contacts for next week are Max Bennett on 0436 350 174 or Eddie Smith on 5480 6600.

Good bowling to all.

Rich River Golf Club

Results

August 27

Men’s Stableford West: A – L Kelly 39pts, B – J Thompson 39pts.

August 28

Medley 18-Hole Stableford West: 1st– C Williams 40pts, 2nd– C Trethowan 39pts c/b, 3rd– M Morssinkhof 39pts.

Medley 9-Hole Stableford West: 1st– J Azzopardi 20pts, 2nd– S Slattery 19pts c/b.

August 29

Men’s Par West: A – S Morgan +3 c/b, B – P Jackson +3, C – R Smith +6.

Women’s Par West: 1st– K Evans +2, 2nd – V Kulbars +1, 3rd– G Azzopardi 0.

August 30

Medley Par East: A – S Burns +1 c/b, B – W Baker +3, C – S Dwyer +4.

August 31

Medley Par West: 1st– D Williams +2 c/b, 2nd – K Sinnett +2 c/b, 3rd – G McDorman +2.

September 1

Medley 4BBB East: 1st – J Barnes/C Barnes 47pts c/b, 2nd – D Edwards/R Young 47pts c/b, 3rd – R George/I Williams 47pts.

September 2

Women’s Foursomes West: 1 st– A Vell/A Kennaugh 68, 2 nd– S McPherson/J Rowbottom 72, 3 rd– L Rolfe/D Ferrier 73.

Rochester Golf Club

Correction from last week's 2026 Trimax Victorian Sand Greens Championship, ladies section.

The following are the correct results.

The overall winner, representing the Ballarat Golf Club, was Kristie Kennedy on 82, seven-over 78 for a total of 160, 10 shots clear of Neangers Park's Helen Leech on 85, 85 (170).

Next best was another Neanger Park member, Bernice Campbell, and Stawell's Tania Dingnan, both on 174 over the two days, and Rochester's own Louise Williams (180).

After a busy and successful weekend, normal activities returned, starting with Wednesday 9-hole social golf played over the back nine.

After an extensive countback, Richard Feuk and Chris Eeles couldn't be separated and were declared equal winners on 23 Stableford points.

Robert Vise was runner-up with 22 points and Chris Eeles was nearest the pin on the 12th scrape.

Friday saw a strong field of ladies competing, with the 18-hole group playing par.

Julie Leahy won with a very credible +2 from Cate Ward on +1 against par.

The winner of the 9-hole group was Sally Parker with 17 points, ahead of Karen Niven on 16.

Karen Taylor had a day out, winning nearest the pin for her second shot to the third hole, fifth, and her second shot to the eighth, and not to be outdone by her daughter, Jenny Major was closest to the 16th for her second shot.

On a lovely end-of-winter day, with the course in perfect condition, a good field of 32 players played Stableford last Saturday.

Winner on a great score of 39 points was single-figure handicap player Shane Bywaters.

Runner-up was Murray Schier on 38 points on a countback from Troy McInnes.

Next best and ball winners were the following: Zac McInnes 36, Lee Hicks 35, Brent Sweeney 35, David Harris 34, Bruce Bryant 34.

Schier was closest to the third hole, and Grant Robinson had a tap-in birdie on the fifth, while Steve Bubb was unlucky not to take out the Campaspe News Eagles Nest on the 12th.

Captain Darren White's good season continues, this time in winning the club's 2026 Singles Match Play Championship, defeating another in-form player, Les Hedington, 4/3. Congratulations Darren.

In a 4BBB matchplay semi-final, the dual left-hand big-hitting team of Troy McInnes and Grant Robinson outgunned their older right-handed team of Peter Anderson and Steve Bubb 5/3.

Lockington Golf Club

August 28 – Stableford

New member Angela Bacon made it two wins in a row with her fine score of 33 points, the best on course.

Runner-up Annette Brereton finished with 30 and also won the nearest the pin.

August 29 – Stableford

A good field enjoyed the glorious weather, with some good scores returned.

Steve Holt was best on course with a rock-solid 37 points to win the Locky Foodworks Player of the Day voucher, as well as Division 1 honours.

Simon Portwine won Division 2 with a well-played 36.

Ball comp: Grant Humbert 36, Ian Maddison 35, c/b Stuart Newton.

Nearest the pins: 16th – Ash Portwine; second shot 9th – Grant Humbert, Simon Portwine, Fiona Newton; second shot 18th for the six-pack smack – Grant Humbert.

Spike’s Longest Drive on the 10th, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Cold Plumbing – Grant Humbert, Simon Portwine, JD Wright.

Grant Humbert’s good round included a chip-in eagle on the fifth.

Neither the Echuca Hip Pocket eagles nest on the third, nor Captain Grant’s yardstick on the 16th was won.

Upcoming events

Entries and enquiries to Pauline Humbert on 0409 038 554 or email lockingtongolfclub@gmail.com

Echuca-Moama Croquet Club

Friday, August 28

We had 13 members and two guests from Quarry Hill.

Only two members won all three games, with the winner being Jill Graham, defeating her husband John by one hoop.

Jill also scored a jump shot and Jan Tracy scored a hoop-in-one.

Monday, August 31

16 members played on this beautiful day before the start of spring.

There were three members who one all three games, with the winner Chris Exton edging out her coach John Alstin by one hoop and snapping closely at their heels was Steve Kelly in third position.

There were only two jump shots, one each to Peter van der Zande and Jill Graham.

Echuca-Moama Croquet Club is now starting play at 9am for 9.30am start every Monday and Friday.

Rich River Croquet Club

Pennant - Thursday, August 27

The first game of the pennant season saw the Rich River Kangas playing the Kyabram Blue Wrens.

The Kangas team included Cherie Lessing, Sandra Retallick, Helen Brierley, and Michael Hawkins playing against the Blue Wrens’ Shane Russell, Barney McDonald, Bryden Edis, and Thelma O’Keefe.

The first single games played saw Rich River Kangas take the lead with four games, 28 hoops to the Kyabram Wrens’ 22 hoops.

The second single matches saw the Kangas strengthen their lead with another four games, 28 hoops to the Kyabram Blue Wrens’ eight hoops.

The Kyabram Blue Wrens rallied in the doubles matches, winning three of the four games by scoring three games, 27 hoops against the Kangas’ one game, 22 hoops.

In the end, the Kangas triumphed nine games, 78 hoops, to three games, 67 hoops.

Golf Croquet - Tuesday, August 25

14 players, including three visitors — David and Jill Budge from Sandringham and Terry from Bendigo — competed at croquet this morning.

The visitors were in fine form, with David and Jill Budge winning all three of their games.

The winner was David Budge, scoring three games +10 hoops, and the runner-up was Jill Budge, scoring three games +7 hoops.

Golf Croquet - Thursday, August 27

17 people played singles croquet this morning, including four visitors; two from Sandringham and two from Horsham.

With four players winning all three games; Leon Koch, Doc Ryant, Russell Clarke, David Budge, and Garry, the winner was decided on a count-back, with Leon Koch taking first place and Doc Ryant declared runner-up.

All four players were in fine form, but congratulations goes to Leon Koch and Doc Ryant.

Golf Croquet - Tuesday, September 1

The first day of spring was just perfect for playing doubles croquet, with 18 players enjoying the weather and the friendly competition between players.

Three players won all three games: Sandra Retallick, John Quayle, and Darren McLoughlin.

The winner was Darren McLoughlin, scoring three games +13 hoops, and the runner-up was John Quayle, scoring three games +7 hoops.

John Hill was in fine form, making a successful jump shot that won his game, much to his opponents’ dismay.