January 2024

 

Welcome back to Bowls for 2024.

Prior to the break on Wednesday the 20^th December, President Col welcomed a large attendance of Members and Visitors to the Jasons Ouyen IGA Sponsored Trophies and Christmas wind up celebration night. With a wonderful array of trophies and a magnificent spread presented by the ladies, it was a truly great  lead in to the festive season.

winnersThe roll to the Spider was won by Lyn Pryse and Rob Gloster. Winners of the triples event were “ Tigers Tragic” Scott Brammer ( S ), Col Aikman & Lyn Pryse.

 

runners up Runners up were Marie Cummings ( S ), Rob Pole and Jen Stone. Numerous raffles were then drawn to wind up an excellent evening. Thank you to Jasons for their continued generosity.

 

 

New Years Eve several players got together and played Triples, followed by nibbles and drinks to bring an end to 2023. Winners were Marie, Maggie and Frankie.

 

Saturday 13th January and Sunday 14th, the Sunraysia Bowls Playing area held the Champion of Champion Singles event at Coomealla. Underbool were represented by Jennifer Wakefield and Steve Simmonds. Both players won through on Saturday, with Jennifer succumbing to eventual Champion Carolyn Coles in her next round. Steve went one step further defeating Geoff Hahnel in the Semi to play “ Nobby” Kerslake in the final. However, it didn’t go Steve's way in a great match of draw bowling, a great effort by the same token.

Our Club is very proud of our Members achievements and the great support crew who traveled to Coomealla both days.

 

winnersThursday the 11^th January the Men's fours final was contested in what was deemed as good practice for the restart of Pennant on the 20^th. As it stands the winners going through to play in the Sunraysia playoffs at Coomealla on Sunday the 21^st are Steve Simmonds ( S ), Alan Stone, John Stone & Alan Willsmore (pending testing and an inquiry regarding performance!), after they soundly defeated Rob Gloster ( S ), Col Lockett, Les Stone & Steve Lynch.

 

runners upWe wish the Men and the Ladies' Champions, Marie Cummings ( S ), Colleen Gloster, Raelene Winslow and Wendy Stone all the best for the next step, and know they will represent our Club with pride. 

 

This Wednesday the 17^th Jan. Frankie Gloster is taking part in the “ Flapper Shield” junior Tournament with the Murray Mallee Bushrangers at the Sebastopol Bowling Club. We wish him all the best and trust the experience is beneficial.

 

 

December 2023

As the Christmas season draws near this will be the final bowls notes for 2023. The Midweek pennant team had the bye on the 13^th December to remain in second position on the ladder at the Christmas break. They resume again on the 17^th January.

Saturday the 16^th December Underbool played Workers  at Workers, winning 2 Rinks and an overall victory of 73 shots to 58, gathering 10 points to 2 to remain in third position on the ladder going into the Christmas break. Saturday pennant resumes on the 20^th January.

Ladies Singles championship playoffSunday afternoon the 17^th December in ideal playing conditions, the Men's and Ladies' Club Singles Championships were played off. Jennifer Wakefield and Lyn Pryse met in the ladies match and what a cracker it turned out to be. Jennifer jumped out of the blocks early but Lyn pegged her back to be 1 shy at 23/24. With 2 very close shots in the head it looked like the relatively new bowler Lyn had the numbers to go out, however not to be denied Jennifer drew the ultimate shot to win 25/23. That makes consecutive years Jennifer has won the Championship. Congratulations to both ladies it was a great bowls match.

Men's singles championship playoffIn the Men's Final it was the master of consistency Steve Simmonds, against the seasoned campaigner Howard Crothers. Both bowlers year to date have had outstanding pennant seasons and it reflected in a tight match of draw bowling in the final. Steve's consistency eventually came through giving him yet another Championship with a score of 25/20.

During the pennant break it is a prime opportunity to get some of our other Club matches played off.

Until we resume, enjoy the Festive Season break with family and friends, stay safe and healthy and may your bowls continue to be enjoyable in 2024.  

 

Wednesday 6^th December our Midweek team hosted Irymple Bowls Club in an early start as it was predicted to be a very hot day. Fortunately the cloud cover kept the temperature down and it turned out very pleasant. It was a good overall win for Underbool  with Colleen's rink having a good win enabling enough shots to cover the other losing rink, giving the home side 6 points to 2. That is the final match prior to the Christmas break as this week we have the bye.

Weekend pennant on Saturday the 9^th saw Underbool  travel to near neighbours Ouyen, only to have them win 2 rinks and a 9 shot overall victory over us and record bragging rights until we meet again.  Howard Crothers' rink including Alan Stone, Frankie Gloster and Scott Brammer continued with their good form to be our only shining light.

This Saturday 16^th December we travel to Workers which will be the last match before the Christmas break.

The Club Championship Singles semi final was played on Sunday (10th) afternoon and after an entertaining match in windy conditions Howard Crothers was able to wear down a tenacious Cameron Gloster, to now meet Steve Simmonds in the Grand Final next Sunday the 17^th at 4.00 pm. The Ladies Championship Singles Final will also be played that day at 4.00 pm, between Lyn Pryse and Jennifer Wakefield.

The Men's pairs is a step closer to completion, with Alan Stone & Rob Gloster to play Steve Lynch  & Frankie Gloster, where the winners then play Steve Simmonds & Colin Lockett in the Final.

The Christmas IGA trophies will be held on Wednesday 20^th December.

 

runners updefeating Noelene Crow (S ), Jennifer Wakefield, Lyn Pryse & Jen Stone by 1 shot.

The winners will now represent the Club at Coomealla on January 14^th.

 

Saturday the 2^nd December, our weekend Pennant side travelled to Irymple, with the home side proving too consistent winning all rinks defeating Underbool by 82 shots to 61.

This week we play our neighbours Ouyen at Ouyen.

The Club pairs has sta

 

The Underbool Bowls Club Annual Triples Tournament was held on Sunday 22^nd October 2023. Thanks collectively to our dedicated Members and the 78 visiting bowlers from all Sunraysia clubs, Hopetoun, Murrayville, Pinnaroo and Parilla, it was a huge success. The weather wasn’t very kind early in the day with a cold westerly wind, but improved as the day progressed. Winners: Owen, Allan and OllieWinners of the 'Findex Mildura' and Ontario General Store' sponsored tournament was the Merbein team of Ollie Dichiera (s), Allan Johnston and Owen Rentsch being the only three game winners.

Runners-upR/up with 2 ½  games was Lorraine Millward ( S ), Brendan O’Brien & Wayne McDonald from Irymple. In 3^rd place also with 2 ½ games was the Murrayville/ Pinnaroo combination of Ross Huxtable ( S ), Sarah Hawthorne & Viv. Hawthorne.

3rd placedResting toucher prizes went to Robert Groves, Wade Duncan, Wally Grembecki and Tom Bath.

Wednesday 18^th the Midweek team scored the maximum 10 points over Euston winning 46 shots to 29.

This week they venture to Mildura 2. Saturday the 21^st was round 3 of weekend Pennant where we traveled to Euston, not only battling the wind but a very slick grass green. We could only muster a 1 rink win to go down 72 shots (10 Points) to 55 shots (2 points).

This week we welcome the strong outfit of Irymple to our home turf.

 

Last Wednesday 11^th saw the opening of the Midweek Pennant season with Underbool hosting Workers to our new green. In windy and trying conditions weatherwise. The home team won one rink and lost the other to go down by 3 shots overall in a tight finish.

This Wednesday 16th we are home again when we play Euston.

Saturday the 14^th Underbool played Mildura 3 at Underbool in round 2 of Saturday Pennant where all 3 rinks recorded a good win overall 85 shots to 39 taking all 12 points. This week we travel interstate to Euston for round Three.

Teams are: Rob Gloster ( S ), Colleen Gloster, Jen Stone & A. Willsmore.  H. Crothers ( S ),

John Stone, F. Gloster & S. Lynch.  C. Lockett ( S ), L. Stone, Ray Gloster & M. Lockett.

2 teams of Ladies are representing at Ouyen's Star day on Thursday 19th and a Men's fours team ventured to Parilla S.A. on Sunday where the iconic “Rump & Red”  day was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Sunday 22nd is our Annual Triples Tournament where we will have 84 visiting bowlers enjoying our hospitality, we look forward to a very successful event.

 

Saturday 7^th October 2023 was the opening match of the new Pennant Season and we made the trip to Mildura to play Workers 3. Even with the half hour earlier start this season, the slick greens presented us with a fairly late finish. However, it was a good day for our team winning overall 77 shots to 66, a positive start to the season.

This week we welcome Mildura to our new synthetic surface and teams are:

Rob. Gloster ( S ), Cam Gloster, Colleen Gloster & Alan Willsmore.

H. Crothers ( S ), John Stone, F. Gloster &  S. Brammer.

Col. Lockett ( S ), L. Stone, Ray Gloster & S. Lynch.

Social bowls last Saturday the winners were V. Stone, R. Winslow & L. Pryse. 

Wednesday 11^th Midweek Pennant begins with Underbool playing Workers at Underbool. 

Both the Mens and Ladies Club Singles Championships are progressing quite well at the moment.

Our Triples Tournament on Sunday 22^nd October is fully booked for the 2 fills which is great for the Club

 

Sunday the 1^st of October was the scheduled 2023-24 season opening day for the Underbool Bowls Club. President Col Lockett welcomed all in attendance including some visitors from our neighbouring Ouyen Bowls Club. He then had the privilege of introducing Dr Anne Webster MP - Federal Member for Mallee to officially open our Bowls Season which she completed by perfectly despatching the kitty, but not quite so the first bowl.

Official Opening of Underbool's New Synthetic Green and 2023- 2024 bowls seasonWe were delighted that Dr Webster and husband Dr Philip Webster accepted our invitation to take part in our season opening. As usual our ladies had prepared and presented a beautiful luncheon which everyone enjoyed, prior to an afternoon of social bowls. 3 games of 2-4-2 were played for trophies kindly donated by Robert & Merle Pole and Raelene Winslow.

Merle with winnersWinners were Norm Latta & Marie Cummings, with runners up being Reg Dean & Colleen Gloster. A large number of raffles followed.

Merle with runners-upIt was a very successful opening day and we look forward to sharing our new synthetic green with all our surrounding clubs during the upcoming Pennant and Tournament season.

Saturday Pennant begins this week 7^th October. This season we are in 3^rd Division and our 1^st game is against Workers at Workers. Teams are:

Rob Gloster ( S ), Cam Gloster, A. Willsmore,  Jen Stone.

H. Crothers ( S ), John Stone, Frankie Gloster,  S. Lynch.

C. Lockett ( S ), L. Stone, Ray Gloster, W. Stone.

 

 September 2023

 Last Wednesday 13^th September we were presented with a glorious wind free spring Mallee day, which was absolutely ideal for the Ladies Annual Star day Tournament.

The New synthetic green and surrounds made for a beautiful setting against the backdrop of our legendary Mallee trees. A great representation of Bowlers from the surrounding Sunraysia Clubs, thoroughly enjoyed our Ladies hospitality and the privilege of  playing in our first tournament on the new surface.

 The Tournament was once again Sponsored by “ McGlynn Hunt Funerals” to whom we are most grateful for their support.

 winnersWinners of the Day were the Ouyen team of Janet Vallance ( S ), Judy Pengelly, Barb. Hahnel & Val. Latta.

runners upR/Up from Workers was Bernadette Stone ( S ), Glenys Yeowart, Joy Stevens & Daphne Loveday.

Third place from Mildura were Joan Bunney ( S ), Judy Morris, Fran Richards & Marlene Scheele.

 Lucky Door winner was Carolyn Coles from Red Cliffs and the “ Spider “ winner was Delwyn Milner from Coomealla.

Congratulations Ladies on putting together and executing such a wonderful day of competition, fellowship and wellbeing.

 

Saturday the 16^th September, 2 teams of fours represented at Irymples Trilogy day, which left the home club social bowls a bit depleted, but quite a few had a competition with the winner being Wendy Stone. Thursdays are training evenings and Social bowls will continue each Saturday.

 

 

An update on our synthetic green project, we had a very positive meeting with MRCC and Berry Bowls Systems last week and if all the ducks align it may be started around August. Fingers crossed.  

 

The Bowls activities for the Underbool Bowls Club are beginning to wind down for season 2022/23. The final 2 Club Championships were decided last Friday evening the 31^st March.

 

Jennifer Wakefield played first year bowler Lyn Pryse in the Ladies 100 up handicap Final, and it was a very tightly contested event very fitting for a Championship decider. Lyn acquitted herself very well and has made giant steps towards being a very good bowler. Jennifer's experience prevailed in the end to take out the last ladies Championship decider.

 

 At the same time Steve Simmonds and Col Lockett were playing Rob Gloster and Alan Stone in the Men's pairs Championship Final. Unfortunately, whatever Rob and Alan threw at the multiple Champion pairs duo, they couldn’t match the monotonous consistency of Steve and Col.  Congratulations Jennifer, Steve and Col. Both these events needed to be completed prior to our Presidents Day and Season wind up on Sunday April the 2^nd.

 

However, prior to that, 2 teams represented at Irymples Trilogy 4’s Tournament on Saturday April 1^st. It was a great days bowling and the lunch of Fish, Chips and Salad was a real treat. It’s been a reasonably happy hunting ground for our Club over the years and Rob. Gloster ( S ), Howard Crothers, Alan Stone and Jenny Stone played very consistently to take out 3^rd position trophies.

 

Still quite a few Tournaments and Carnivals coming up for bowlers to attend and enjoy.

 

The afternoon of Sunday 2^nd April amidst beautiful Autumn weather conditions, the Club  held our Presidents Day and Wind up day combined. Those playing bowls were vying for the magnificent array of prizes and raffles so kindly supplied be President Col and wife Rhonda. 3 bowl triples was the order of the day with each team playing every other team in a short 4 end match, with the total win/loss result deciding the eventual victors. It was a great fun day enjoyed by all.

 

Spider winner was Merle Pole. runners-up Winners of the day were Howard Crothers (S), Noeleen Crow and Merle Pole. R/Up were Steve Simmonds ( S ), Marie Cummings and Paul Lockett( who was over the moon !! ).

 

The many high quality raffles were then spread around. Thankyou sincerely Col and Rhonda.

 

President Col then proceeded with the presentation of the various Club Championship trophies for season 2022/23.

Mens Club Champion: Steve Simmonds. R/Up: Col Lockett.

Ladies Club Champion: Jennifer Wakefield. R/Up: Marie Cummings.

Mens Pairs: Steve Simmonds and Col Lockett.

Ladies Pairs: Jenny Stone and Raelene Winslow.

Mens 100 Up: Steve Lynch.

Ladies 100 Up: Jennifer Wakefield.

Ladies Fours: Noeleen Crow, Jennifer Wakefield, Lyn Pryse and Jenny Stone.

Whilst we wait patiently for our synthetic green to proceed, we must thank Cameron for his effort in maintaining our current green at such a great playing level for the season under trying conditions. It has drawn and been as pacey as any Green in the Sunraysia playing area all season, which has also attributed to the improvement in many of our bowlers.

 

March 2022

100 up still has a few matches to complete, which we need to have completed before our Season wind up which this year is to be held as a twilight on Wednesday 6^th April.

Not much happening on the Club Social side of Bowls at the moment, hopefully that picks up from now on. This Sunday we have 7 Members travelling to Bendigo Country Week, meeting up with past Club member Ken Byrne (Violet Town ) who continues to join us for 4 days of bowls.

Thank you to all the members who have represented our Club by attending tournaments over the long weekend at Ouyen, Workers and Murrayville, and this coming Wednesday to Wentworth, we are only a small Club but do our best to support as many Clubs as is possible.

 

Thursday 10^th March the Mens Club Championship 4’s was played off, with Steve Simmonds ( S ), Col Lockett, Les Stone & John Cummings taking thehonours over Rob Gloster (S), Cam Gloster, Alan Stone & Steve Lynch.

 

 

 

With Pennant over for this season for our Club, it’s on with our Club matches and attending tournaments. Mens 4’s championship play off is this Thursday evening, 10th March . Several tournaments are on this coming weekend of which we have Members attending.

 

Raelene, Jen, Jennifer, AnneSunday 6th afternoon - both the Mens and Ladies Club Pairs finals were decided. Jen Stone (S) and Raelene Winslow played  Jennifer Wakefield (S) and Anne Stone in a very competitive match, with Jen and Raelene able to open up a small margin in the latter stages of the game and maintain that margin to be crowned Club Pairs Champions.

 

Alan, Rob, Steve, ColAlongside them the Mens pairs Championship between Steve Simmonds (S) and Col Lockett playing Rob Gloster (S) and Alan Stone was also being conducted, in what turned out to be a very difficult day at the office for Robert and Alan. Steve and Col played with extraordinary consistency and accuracy to outplay their opponents and take out the Club Pairs championship.

 

Saturday 5th saw a good number gracing the green for social Bowls, where a pairs event was won by Col Lockett and Frankie Gloster from runners up John Cummings and Anne Stone.

 

Raelene, Nita, Wendy, ColleenAt the same time the Ladies Club 4’s Grand Final was played off with Colleen Gloster (S), Wendy Stone, Nita Wandel and Raelene Winslow winning the Championship over Jennifer Wakefield (S), Jen Stone, Veronica Stone and Dorothy Brown.

 

The Men’s pairs Semi Final was also played off Saturday afternoon between Rob. Gloster (S) and Alan Stone and Cameron Gloster (S) and Stephen Lynch. It was a Crackerjack game being 18 all on the last end with Rob and Alan getting home by 1 shot to move into the Grand Final.

Last Friday night 4th  was the final night of 'try bowls' -'Jack Attack', We hope those who participated, enjoyed themselves and continue to come along to our social bowls on a Saturday.

 

February 2022

 

This week is the final Pennant game for season 2021/22, where we welcome the Mildura Bowls Club.

Club events need to be kept pushing along or they won’t get finished by seasons end.

Recently quite a few of our Members have attended Tournaments at Nangiloc and Ouyen enjoying the bowls and comaraderie.

Saturday 12^th February we welcomed the very strong Irymple club to our green, once again going down overall 53/69. Howard Crothers Rink had a good win over John Harmer, but the other 2 rinks couldn’t overcome Irymples consistency.

 Pennant team ventured to Red Cliffs on the 5^th of February, with Steve Simmonds rink handling the carpet ok recording a good win, but the other 2 rinks struggled going down overall 68 /86.

 

 

January 2022

 

Sunday 30th, our Annual Triples Tournament was a huge success. 66 visiting Bowlers had an absolute blast of a day, many hailing it the best tournament they had attended in a long time. Once again it is a credit to our wonderfully committed members, who put in so many volunteer hours to keep this club successful. From the pristine surrounds, the beautiful country meals and cooking to the general tournament organisation, our Members can be very proud of their efforts.

 

Eight of the Nangiloc boys had camped overnight in preparation for the Tournament where some may have peaked a little early, or late whichever the case may be!!

 

Winners -Nangiloc team with Graeme Phillips (a major sponsor) and Colin Lockett (Underbool Bowls Club president)Winners of our 2 Bowl Triples Tournament - very kindly sponsored by “ Findex Financial Services Mildura” and “Ontario General Store” - were  the Nangiloc team of Ben Mansell ( S ), Alan Erskine & Shane Moore.

 

 

 

 

 

Runners up - Merbein team with Graeme and ColinR/Up were the Merbein team of Eric Watson ( S ), Bryce Midgely & Gordon Wallace.

 

 

 

 

 

December 2021

winnersOn the 22^nd December we had a great roll up for our Ouyen IGA Sponsored Xmas twilight competition, with our wonderful ladies presenting a fabulous meal, which was  the ideal lead into the festive season. The winners of the Triples event were, Steve Simmonds ( S ), Noelene Crow & Nita Wandel.

 

runners-upRunners Up were Colleen Gloster ( S ), Raelene Winslow & Alan Willsmore. The rest had to rely on the numerous raffles. Thankyou sincerely Gary and Jackie for your generous support.

 

 

 

 To assist in alleviating a situation at a later date in the pennant calendar for both Underbool and Nangiloc, both clubs were in agreeance to play what was to be a home match for Underbool, at Nangiloc. With the forecast temperature estimated to be at the top end of the scale, an early start was agreed upon, so as to avoid the mid afternoon heat. And didn’t they take advantage of their home turf as they stitched us up 2 rinks to 1, 91 shots to 66. Howard Crothers, Alan Stone, Ray Gloster and Jen Stone carried the flag for Underbool, with the other 2 rinks being outplayed. A very tasty BBQ lunch was enjoyed following the game, such is the hospitality of the Nangiloc club, thank you.

 This week end was a double header for Div. 2, with another round to be played the next day (Sunday). We welcomed Red Cliffs to Underbool, where the temperature was ideal but unfortunately, the forecast high gusty winds turned out to be accurate, which made for a very testing time on the green. It was however, a good day for the home team winning 69 shots to 64 overall. Howard Crothers and Col Locketts rinks had good wins and were able to cover Rob Glosters rink which had a very tough day at the office. That’s it for Pennant until we resume again on 15^th Jan.

 

Wednesday 22^nd is our Christmas twilight night, sponsored by Jason’s Ouyen IGA; we look forward to a good roll up to conclude 2021. All the very best for a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year, may you all come back refreshed and ready for bowls in 2022. 

 

Another cracker Saturday for bowls, when our pennant team came up against top team Workers at Underbool on Saturday 11th. Once again we backed up our first round encounter with them, by just going 63/68 shots overall. Rob. Gloster's rink had a good win 31/16 over Geoff Weller, but Steve Simmond's after closing the gap over Col. Gowers, eventually went down 16/27.  Howard Crothers' rink had no answer to Ron Dunn’s magic stick as it could do no wrong, but they did a great job holding them to a 16/25 result. We have had some good tussles with Workers, and this was no exception.

 

Social bowlers enjoyed a pairs competition with Winners being Raelene Winslow and Ron Elliott from Runners up, Colleen Gloster and Frankie Gloster.

 This weekend the 18^th & 19^th of Dec. is a Pennant double header, we play Nangiloc at Nangiloc on Saturday and welcome Red Cliffs to Underbool on Sunday. This is also the final round before the Christmas break, after which we will resume on the 15^th Jan.

 Sunday Rob Gloster and Alan Stone played off one of the Men's Singles Championship Semi Finals, where Rob was able to advance to the Grand Final at a date to be decided when the other semi is completed.

 Wednesday the 22^nd of December is our Christmas tea wind up twilight night, sponsored by Jason’s Ouyen IGA - let’s hope the weather is kind.

 Good to see Ken Taylor back bowling at the club again after some health issues, and a couple of younger bowlers coming along to our social bowls and enjoying the game. With harvest being wound up we should see a few more numbers on the green.

 

A few more team adjustments had to take place for Saturday 4th Dec. pennant match against Mildura at Underbool with harvest still in full swing. It’s actually quite a long time since Mildura have played at Underbool and word has it they were swatting up the “Australian Touring Guide” Friday evening. It was great to welcome them back again, to catch up with some old and new faces and enjoy a very light- hearted and social day albeit with some very keen competition.

 

Howard Crothers' strong win over Rob. Hanns was enough to cover the narrow losses of Rob. Gloster's and Steve Simmonds' rinks to give the home team a 3 shot overall win 67/64.

 

Midweek pennant home and away matches for Division 2 concluded on Monday, with all teams being hosted by Underbool, where the green and surrounds looked a picture in the natural bushland setting. Coomealla were able to clinch

March 2021   

January -February 2021 

runners-up team

Champion 4's winners28th February: The team of Bernadette Stone (s), Noelene Crow, Jennifer Wakefield and Jen Stone played Marie Cummings (s), Colleen Gloster Wendy Stone and Raelene Winslow with a narrow win going to Marie's team.

Bowls Sunraysia Ladies Championship Fours will be played off at Ouyen 13^th and 14^th March.

 Social Bowls Saturday 27^th February, in perfect weather for bowls, sixteen played Pairs with Marie Cummings and Ron Elliott enjoying a win.

Saturday 20^th February. Yet another hot day forecast, so word went out for anyone interested in playing at 9am. Ten bowlers enjoyed 2 games of eight ends in the cool of the morning. Colleen Gloster and Scott Braemer won their two games and were declared winners.

Sunraysia’s Ladies Singles Champion of Champions, Marie Cummings played at Murray Downs Sunday 21^st February in the Murray Mallee Region Championships play off. Marie played a young lass from Tooleybuc. They had a close contest throughout the game with little difference in the scores. On the twenty sixth end Marie took the lead, 20/19, but her opponent took out the next four ends to run out the winner. As Marie said “It was a tough game”. Well done Marie. The Underbool Bowls Club are proud of your efforts.

The Club held a Twilight Bowls Trophy event on Wednesday 3^rd February with Trophies and other items donated by Warwick Gloster. Eighteen players enjoyed an evening on the green.

winners : Ray, Les and JohnWinners on 56 ½ points were John Cummings (s) Les Stone and Ray Gloster. Runners/up were Howard Crothers (s) Raelene Winslow and Ron Elliott with 55 ½ points.

Alan Willsmore won roll to the ditch. Adam Kelly, Scott Braemer and Callum Winslow were presented with encouragement gifts in anticipation of their future involvement with the Club. There were lots of other treats and surprises.

runners'up : Howard, Raelene and RonMany thanks to Warwick Gloster for his generous sponsorship. The club has certainly benefitted from the evening.

Social bowls on Saturdays

6^th February fourteen played - Alan Stone, Ray Gloster and Dorothy Brown won with 64 points.

30^th January Ray Gloster and Raelene Winslow had the best score

23^rd January Too hot for bowls

16^th January  Steve Simmonds, Wendy stone and Ron Elliott won

9^th January with Col Lockett and Jen Stone winners of the day

 

December 2020 

Colleen, Jen, Stan - winnersSocial Bowls at Underbool on Saturday 19^th December was a special day when members played for Trophies donated by Ouyen IGA. This was followed by a Christmas meal in the evening.

Murray, Jennifer, RobertLucky winners were Colleen Gloster (S) Jen Stone and Stan Stone on 79 ½ points.

Runners/up, Robert Gloster (s) Jennifer Wakefield and Murray Lockett on 79 points. Many thanks to Ouyen IGA for their generous sponsorship to Underbool Bowls club.

President Robert Gloster wished all a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

It was a pleasurable day on Friday 18^th December when Nita Wandel and John Cummings were presented to President of the Bowls Sunraysia Division President Susan Nichols at Mildura Bowls Club to receive their Super Veteran badges.

These badges are given when members of a Bowls Club reach 80 years of age. Many such members from across the Sunraysia Division were presented by a representative of their respective Clubs. In the absence of Underbool President Robert Gloster, his wife Colleen Gloster presented Nita and John to Susan and read a resume of their achievements and service to the Underbool Bowls Club. A very nice afternoon tea was supplied and a catch up with other Super Vets made for a very pleasant afternoon. Thanks to those who came along to support Nita and John who wear their Super Veteran Badges with pride.

 

On Friday 18^th December at the Mildura Bowls Club, Nita Wandel and John Cummings along with the other octogenarians of the Bowls Sunraysia Division will be presented with their 80 year Badges by the Division President. One or two representatives of our local Club will present Nita and John.

Congratulations MarieUnderbool Bowls Club Members have cause for much celebration at the moment. First hearty congratulations to Marie Cummings who has taken out the Sunraysia Division Ladies Singles Championship in a close game with Daphne Loveday of Workers Bowling Club. A contingent of Underbool bowlers travelled to Mildura Bowls Club on Sunday morning 13^th December to support Marie. Marie has been Ladies Singles Champion at Underbool 11 times and is the first Underbool lady to go through to win Sunraysia Division Ladies Singles Champion.

Colin Aikman and Colin LockettLater in the day back at the Underbool Bowls Club the Men’s Singles Championship was contested by the “two Cols”. Col Lockett and Colin Aikman. Top draw bowling by both players but it was Col Lockett who took out the match. Best wishes for good bowling to Col Lockett who now goes on to play in the Sunraysia Division Men’s Singles Championship on January 2^nd at Workers Bowls Club.

Social bowls on Saturday 12^thDecember, sixteen played. John Cummings and Ray Gloster won the day with a most variable score card of 56 points.

To wind up an enjoyable day we were entertained by a visiting wandering minstrel who played the bagpipes for us and then showed his magician hand with some legal tender.

Good to have John and Veronica Stone join us again on Sunday to watch the play and stay for a chat. President Robert and members wish John all the best with ongoing treatment.

Club members congratulate Marie Cummings on her win in the Sunraysia Ladies Bowls Singles Championship round on Sunday 6th December, which takes her to the final playoff next Sunday 13th at Mildura Bowls Club. An exciting time for Marie and our Club. Great bowling Marie!

 

November 2020

 

Marie and Jen after their gameSunday 22^nd November onlookers were treated to a tight game of bowls when Marie Cummings and Jen Stone played off for Ladies Singles Championship. Six all, seven all, ten all, sixteen all, and then Marie broke away to take the game 25 to 17. Beautiful bowling from both ladies.

Marie now plays on in Bowls Sunraysia Ladies Singles Championships. The club wishes you all the very best of bowling Marie.

Saturday 14^th November, winners of the day were Robert Pole and Marie Cummings. Added to the fact of the win was the way Robert managed his new Bowling Arm, a force to be reckoned with.

On Sunday 8^th November Alan and Jen Stone and Robert and Colleen Gloster attended a bowling day at Nangiloc.

With harvest well underway, there were still 14 players for an afternoon of bowls on Saturday 7^th November. Noelene Crow and Robert Gloster were winners of the day.

 

October 2020

Local bowlers, while unable to participate in Pennant and Star Day bowls because of Covid 19 restrictions, are still enjoying Social Bowls each Saturday on the home green.

 A good field of players again for Saturday 31st October when Steve Simmonds, Les Stone and Ray Gloster brought in the highest score.

Ray, Robert, Cameron, FrankieSaturday 24^th October, Alan Stone, Marie Cummings and Ray Gloster were declared winners of the day. On this same day when twelve played, four generations of the Gloster family played together. Ninety three year old veteran bowler Ray Gloster and his son Robert Gloster, grandson Cameron Gloster and great grandson Frankie Gloster. Great effort.

 Saturday 17^th October, Les Stone and Raelene Winslow took out the honours.

 Winners of play on Saturday 10^th October were John Cummings and Raelene Winslow.

The Club welcomes new member Ron Elliott. Ron is enjoying his bowls and the fellowship of other bowlers.

 Ladies Singles Club Championship will be played off between Jenny Stone and Marie Cummings at a later date. Best of bowling to both ladies.

 The men have been getting on with their Championship games with some very good bowls played.

 

Opening Day 2020-2021 season

It was a very trying day weather wise for Underbool bowlers as they commenced their first official day of bowls for the season 2020/2021. But the fellowship and camaraderie once on the green was beneficial to all. Opening the season, President Robert Gloster welcomed those present and asked previous year’s Ladies Singles Championship winner, Marie Cummings to roll the first kitty; and Alan Stone as Runner/Up to Men’s Singles Championship to put down the first bowl.

Poole and Jackson had kindly donated Trophies for the day’s play.

WinnersRunners-up Winners of the day were, Roll to the Ditch – Raelene Winslow and Robert Gloster.

Third place getters of play with 49 points were, Howard Crothers and Noelene Crow.

Runners/up, Col Lockett and Raelene Winslow, 72 ½ points.

 Winners, John Cummings and Jennifer Wakefield, 73 ½ points.

The Underbool Bowls Club is very appreciative of the continued generous Sponsorship from Poole and Jackson. Many thanks.

Best wishes to the Ladies Midweek Pennant Team playing in second Division again this year, to commence on Monday 12^th October, and also to Saturday Pennant to commence on October 31^st.

Men’s and Ladies Club Championships have been drawn up and members are encouraged to get a start on these games.

 

February 2020

The Club’s Assistant Secretary, Jennifer Wakefield is making steady progress with the new Club Shirt update.

The play off of the Club 100 up Championship will be between Raelene Winslow and Wendy Stone.

Saturday 29^th February, saw the play off of the Men’s Championship Pairs at Ouyen Bowls Club. Robert Gloster and Alan Stone played the Mildura Club Champions, and while Robert and Alan played extremely well, the Mildura Pairs Champions played exceptionally to win their first round. Series to be finalised at a later date.

Saturday 29^th February there were only six bowlers available for play. But a friendly afternoon resulted in Robert Pole, Raelene Winslow and Ray Gloster having the winning card.

Bowls Sunraysia are having a series of Championship Play offs, with th