Sport
15 November, 2024
Summer bowls season rolls on
THE summer season of indoor bowls is off to a flying start in Warrnambool, with 112 bowlers on the mats each Monday night.
There are now eight teams competing in division one, and 10 teams in both divisions two and three.
The competition recently welcomed new bowlers from Camperdown and organisers hope they are enjoying their games in Warrnambool.
After five rounds, Heytesbury Honeys (comprising Peter Baker, Lara Mungean, Cherie Mungean and Brett Mungean) are currently undefeated and sitting on top of the ladder in division one.
The next four teams of Allansford Cats, Dennington Hot Shots, Allansford Cougars and Wannon Park Racers are all tied on 12 points, so it will make an interesting next few weeks.
The division two ladder leaders are the Port Fairy Seagulls, who had a handy skipper last week in Rodney Wilson (who has represented Australia in indoor bowls in the past).
The regular team of Gill Phillips (skip), Maurice Mahony, Colin Wilson and Des Phillips also notched up another good win last Monday, to also make them five wins from five rounds.
Dennington Demons are heading up division three with the combination of Neville Blackmore (skip), Anne Slattery, John Carey and Dawn McDowell.
They remain on top at present, despite a loss this week to the Wannon Park Hounds, led by Gilmore Bates.
Last Monday was the last night of pennant at the ARC stadium due to major works being undertaken to improve the floor surface.
The competition has been lucky enough to secure a suitable venue at St Johns school in Dennington where bowlers will continue the Monday night challenges.
The competition will return to the ARC next year.
