Echuca Bowls Club

Last week’s Thursday jackpot pairs were conducted in cool and cloudy conditions, with 32 teams competing.

At completion of the day’s play there were only three teams winning both games starting with Kevin Bursill-Steve Campion (+4), runners-up Jim Ferrier-Eddie Blampied (+6) and the winners on a count back Tony Cantwell (Pyramid Hill) and Bob Hentschell (+6).

Best one game went to George Thornley-Tim Fraser (+13).

Friday scroungers, sponsored by Echuca Workers, welcomed Karen Hodgens from Traralgon.

After keen competition, Jill Young took home the spoils from Barry Milne.

Monday’s social bowls were well attended with Dick North (s), Steve Morgan and Lorelle Opthoog storming home to destroy the opposition with 36 shots up , with the runners-up Ross Young (s), Daniel Vella and Helen Quinn on +15.

Note that there is no social bowls on Monday because of Easter Monday.

They will resume on Monday, April 13 starting at 6pm.

The presentation dinner is being held next Friday, April 10 at Echuca Worker’s at 6pm for 6.30pm start.

Names to be on the list by no later than Wednesday.

Several games need to be completed during the week to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

The Ladies 21-up final between Pat Schram and Di Payne is set down for Tuesday, April 7 at 9.30am.

Other events needing to be completed are men’s veterans, men’s 100-up and men’s 21-up.

Mini Bingo again, did not have a winner and jackpots to $1669 tonight at drinks between 4 and 6pm.

Erica Mostert missed out on $80 because she was not present last Friday, and the jackpot is $90 tonight.

The AGM is to be held on Sunday, May 24 at 2pm.

Moama RSL

Indoor Bowls- Monday, March 30

22 players played three games of nine ends.

The winners on 36 points were Mary Marwood (Skip), Heather Freeman (3rd), Dawn Beer, (2nd) and Jean Shelley (Lead).

The runners-up with 36 points were Neil Hardy (Skip), Marie Hardy (3rd) and Sue Underwood (Lead).

Third place with 34 points were Carol Glass (Skip), Ken Hopper (3rd), and Isobel Wallis (Lead).

Rochester Bowls Club

Jackpot Bowls

Bowlers battled very windy and cold conditions on Friday, March 27.

The winner of the three bowl scrounge was Liz Simpson with a score of 46.

Liz was visiting the club for the two day, five-a-side Marg Stewart Memorial tournament.

It was Liz’s lucky day as she also took home the jackpot win of $36.

Please note that there will be no organised social bowls this Friday as it will be Good Friday.

Those wishing to have a game are welcome to come along and organise their own play.

Sips and Sounds

‘Probably Guilty’ entertained members and community members on Friday evening.

Thanks to all members who assisted in making the evening a success.

Ladies Finals

21-up and 100-up are being played at 10am on Tuesday, March 31.

100-up – Kaye Barker vs Joan Limbrick, and 21-up – Judy Murray vs Roz Keech.

Mixed Pairs Final

Thursday, April 2 at 10am.

Jane McCallum and Tim Quinlan vs Kaye Barker and Richard Feuk.

Men’s Pairs

Congratulations to Francis Keech and Tim Quinlan, who had a good win over Allan Crilly and John Weeks.

Marg Stewart Memorial tournament

The two day, five-a-side tournament was held at the club this past weekend.

This particular tournament requires much planning and co-operation from club members, so a massive shout out to everyone who pitched in to make the tournament a success.

The weather was kind, the greens wonderful, and the atmosphere very happy and friendly.

Rochester Bowls Club AGM

Monday, May 11.

Nomination forms can be found in the bar area, along with a list of the vacant positions.

Bar duty

Monday – Thursday 5 – 6.30pm.

30 - 2 April: L. Milgate and B. Major.

6 - 9 April: A. Benson and M. MacCraild.

13 - 16 April: G. Houlihan and B. Smolenaar.

Lockington Bowls Club

The women held a successful Annual Medley Fours tournament on Tuesday, attracting teams from surrounding clubs including Calivil, Elmore, Rich River, Rochester, Kyabram, Cohuna, Bendigo, Tongala, Deniliquin, Moama, Mathoura, Pyramid Hill, and Lockington.

At the completion of the day's play, there were four teams undefeated.

In the process of deciding the results on a points system and shots up basis, the Echuca - Deniliquin rink comprising Rhonda Gallagher, Erica Mostert, Chris Taylor, and Pam Lewis (s) scored a match winning 85 points to take home the major trophies ahead of a composite team, Lockington - Calivil, including Terrill Westwood, Coral Maxted, Pos Andrea, and Cindy Felmingham (s) on 80 points.

A Moama rink along with a Bendigo team finished locked together on 79 points apiece.

The Bendigo team lifted its spirits in the final game after scoring an incredible eight shots on the third end.

There were several raffle prizes on the day and the fortunate winners included E. Van der Burgt, D. Kaye, R. Keech, D. Gilmore, K. Kortum, P. MacFarlane, and Mary Cox.

Tournament secretary Kathi Maddison, along with lady secretary Sue Harris, thanked all bowlers for their support and trusted that all bowlers enjoyed the intermittent weather and pleasant company and greens.

The greens staff, Steve Peter (umpire and bar person), kitchen staff, Chris Stewart (scoreboard), plus the sponsors Ray White - Rochester, Paul Evans Welding - Rochester, Davin Francis Cartage, and Simplot, who supplied all the raffle prizes. A very successful tournament.

In the club competitions, Ashley Dobell defeated Cindy Felmingham 22-18 in a classic battle in the club president’s 21-up championship quarter-final, and will wait to play the winner of the Kim Ray - Neil Haines semi-final.

The local rink of Jim Harris, John Andrea, Owen McPhee, and Kalvin Stout (s) were runners up in the recent 60 and over competition after winning three games, and rolled five bowls within the area only to have the winners also rolling five bowls within, but had a resting toucher to win the "golden" chooks.

Cindy Felmingham played in the Victorian Open Championships played at Traralgon last week, partnering Tyler Hillier in the Mixed Pairs event.

Minimal success, but she enjoyed the experience which was invaluable.

Hillier was runner-up in the recent BCG Novice Singles for the men.

Felmingham was the fortunate winner of the women's section in the same event.

Notice to all bowlers that there has been a slight change in the starting time for the forthcoming C.M.S. Refrigeration and Electrical Open Fours to be held on Saturday April 11, now starting at 1pm for three games of 10 ends.

Contact Cindy Felmingham or Ray Hanson for entries.

The club will begin a three-round series of two bowl triples on Wednesday April 22, after the conclusion of the 60 and over competition.

The two bowl triples will be held on the following two Wednesdays, April 29 and May 6.

Teams to be entered one week prior to the play day.

Great sponsorship and the pie and soup day will be an attraction.

Contact Brian Kinnane on 0418 590 389 or Shane Felmingham on 0429 862 663 for details.

60 and Over

The Campaspe 60 and Over Bowls Group held their Wednesday weekly bowls at Tongala Bowls Club on a warm but clear day.

28 teams consisting of 112 bowlers, all competing for a chook.

This time four teams had won three games and rolled off to the jack.

Lindsay Vallance ‘s team had one bowl near the jack and missed out.

Howard Tonkin’s team had two bowls near the jack and missed out.

A Graeme Chambers team from Rochester Bowls Club had three bowls within the metre stick.

They were Peter Stack lead, Wes Bertuch second, Ross Turner third and Graeme Chambers was their skipper.

The winner on the day was Neil Dovaston’s team from Echuca with four bowls near to the jack.

His team consisted of Andrew Humphrys lead, Dennis Smith second, Paul Leach third and Neil Dovaston was their skipper.

Members of both teams received a chook each.

The next 60 and over bowls is at Lockington on April 8 at a 10am start.

Entries to Greame Wood on 0427 065 433 or John Van Den Bosch on 0417 999 144

Good bowling and see you all next week at Lockington, and the following week at Stanhope for the final day for this season.

Rochester Golf Club

Players in last Wednesday's 9 holes were lucky to get their game in before the expected wind change.

Although the course had recently been mowed, the dampness was evident earlier that morning.

In the conditions, most golfers still found it hard to play to their revised handicaps.

Bruce Bryant, Chris Trewin, Greg Watkins, and Chris Eeles all managed 19 Stableford points, and after an extensive count-back, Bryant was declared the winner over Trewin.

Unfortunately, under King Richard's rules, all four had their handicaps reduced for next week's game.

Robert Vise was the closest to the pin on the 12th hole.

Troy McInness and his team have sprayed the course, the rough, and all fairways to be mowed this week, and new oiled sand has been spread on most scrapes.

The course will be in ideal condition for this Saturday's three-person Ambrose to kick off the 2026 season.

Good luck to those members who are now down in Tasmania at the world-famous Barnbougle golf links course.

We look forward to seeing who has won the award for the most lost balls over those three days.

Reminder: subs are now due, with the cost of fuel and fertilizer increasing daily, your support in paying earlier would be appreciated.

Echuca Moama Croquet Club

Friday, March 27

16 members played three games in very windy conditions.

Winner for the day was John Alstin winning all three games with a +12.

One jump shot for Greg Brierley and a hoop-in-one for Jack Clee.

Monday, March 30

16 Members arrived to play three games in warm sunny conditions.

Winner for the day was Greg Brierley winning three games with a +11

A hoop in one for Jenny vanderZande.

Rich River Croquet Club

Golf Croquet – Thursday, March 26

12 players competed in singles croquet this morning.

Three players won all three of their games; Helen Brierley, Cherie Lessing and Steve Potter.

Congratulations go to this morning’s winner, Steve Potter who scored three games +12 hoops and the runner-up Cherie Lessing scoring three games +9 hoops.

Golf Croquet – Tuesday, March 31

It was a lovely morning playing croquet with 20 members enjoying doubles croquet.

The win went to Leon Koch with Russell Clarke being runner-up.

Jay Grant and Sid Gomes-Vieira both making successful jump shots.

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