Bowls Coaching
Finals Wrap
60 players forming 20 teams optimistically commenced an 8-week season of Lawn Bowls in late January. After a great deal of fun, good spirit, and a sprinkle of talent, four teams qualified for the finals. Semi final number one was between the Jatz Crackers and the Duncans. The Duncans brought the youth and exuberance whilst the Jatz Crackers had shown consistency throughout the season. After a tight start the match the Jatz Crackers pulled away winning good, spirted match 11-4. On the other side of the draw, The Wine O’s faced the best team of the round robin season, the Jackasses. In an extremely tight affair, The Wine O’s won by a solitary shot setting up an intriguing Grand Final.
The Wine O’s got off to a flyer and looked to have the championship in the bag leading 9 – 1 with two ends remaining. Looking to save face, the Crackers rallied winning the second last end by 3 shots. Heading into the last end, The Wine O’s maintained a near unassailable 5 shot lead, however, with only the skippers left to bowl, the Crackers held four shots putting the pressure right back on Angela Boyd, “skip for O’s”. With the second last bowl of the season, Angela proved her metal by ending the Cracker comeback cutting the shots held back to one, and that’s where it ended. The Wine O’s deservedly winning the Grand Final 9 – 5. Ken Boyd had bowled well all season and was solid all night, Anne Kuhn had filled in for team member Warren Prior and did him proud. Pete Lessells, Leonie Graham, Denise Lessells and Jeff Graham were gallant in defeat and proud to reach the finals as a team of beginners.
Praised by all who played, the Jack Attack program was a huge success with many stating they will be back next season with more friends and family.
Many thanks to all the club volunteers who cooked meals, managed the draw, calculated results, picked up pizza’s, filled in for teams, organised the borrow bowls and played the music.
Thinking of playing next season? Send an email to club manager Jeff Graham and he will register your interest. manager@bairnsdalegolf.com.au
