Around the Greens

Tunga played Commercial Club at Corowa Civic in the Grand Final, every player contributed and each rink fought their own battle.

We came away with a 60 to 55 shot win. For some it was the very first time they had won a trophy of any kind (and wore it to work the next day.)

For others it was their first bowls trophy and for one player it was the first after ten attempts at various clubs, but for everyone involved it was an awesome result.

Disappointing for Commercial Club who had gone through the season undefeated, but they were a decent team of players. It was a rewarding day for Tungamah Bowls Club, as many of these mid-week bowlers have only been playing for two years, and this was their first pennant season.

Many also played Saturday Pennant in either the A3s or B1s, with both these teams finishing third but being defeated in the Elimination Final.

A great effort for a small club. Thank you to those many supporters who made the effort to travel to Corowa and to those that took time off work to come and support, it was appreciated, as was the celebration back at the clubhouse.

The celebration continued on Thursday night as training continued. Several still had the medal around their neck and wearing their Pennant shirts.

Crowd was terrific even though the season has concluded, many kids playing around the green as adults practised.

A challenge on corner-to-corner bowling, tested players out and we saw some talent in the “never bowled before stakes” even the kids had their own competition.

Entertainment after was appreciated by those in attendance and members draw was won by Troy Costigan. Tungamah never fails to surprise, it’s well worth your attendance to check us out.

Coming events: March 18 - First Responders 000 Cup.

April 5 - Boosey Classic the O’Hallorans Roller Door 1000.

April 12 - Presentation night and the drawing of our major $5000 raffle.

ClubMulwala Indoor Bowls

Monday, February 17

Winners on 31 - Lynne Harmer, Margaret Hill and Helen Duncan.

2nd on 28 - Jeanette Davies, Linda Rodney and Chris Wilson.

Thursday, February 20

Winners on 33 - Helen Smith, Barb Eberle, Margaret Hill and Pat Saunders.

2nd on 21 - Judi Cummins, Annie King, and Sue Stillard.

Monday, March 3

Winners on 34 - Judi Cummins, Joyce Torpy, Dot Shanks and Joan Wilson.

2nd on 14 - Trish Murphy, Lyn Ryan and Geoff Charlwood.

Thursday, March 6.

Winners on 30 - Helen Smith, Helen Wright, Sue Stillard and Pat Saunders.

2nd on 20 - Judi Cummins, Annie King, Dot Shanks.

On Monday, February 24 we had our Mulwala v Moama contest.

Mulwala won on 129 and Moama was 112 very close score.

Winners on the day on 39 - Barb Eberle, Annie King, Marg Hill and Kay Ellis.

2nd on 36 - Trish Murphy, Lynne Harmer, Joyce Torpy and Helen Smith.

Both winning teams are from Mulwala.

Yarrawonga Bowls

Pennant Champions!

Congratulations B1 Division on winning the midweek pennant grand final!

What a comprehensive victory; defeating Swanpool 71/40.

Congratulations to Swanpool on a great season, reaching the final and huge congratulations to the Waterbaggers.

You were ALL outstanding, winning every rink comprehensively.

Ray Butlers (skip), Shane Maddox (3rd), Brian Batty (2nd), Chris Omeara (lead) 23/13.

Mick Crawford (skip), Albert Dodman (3rd), Sam Smith (2nd), Bev Norwood (lead) 21/15.

Keith Allender (skip), Peter McKay (3rd), Pam Dodman (2nd), Michael Dixon (lead) 27/12.

Emergencies - Rosene Andrews and Kevin Evans.

You truly deserved your win after a very consistent season. You all did Yarrawonga Bowls club proud!

Special mention has to go to Chris O’Meara and his wonderful victory song he composed on the bus trip home that the entire team sung (many many times) with much enthusiasm and gusto. None more so than the moustachioed marvel Mick Dixon.

It was a definite highlight of the victory celebrations.

Monday 2/4/2 - 24 bowlers took to the green amid the ongoing heat. Ian Woods and Ros King won the day and jackpot was claimed by Gwen and Shane Maddox.

Barefoot Bowls - continues to attract big numbers. These guys and gals are die hard.

Turning up week after week regardless of heat, wind and hail.

Come join each week for the shenanigans.

Bar opens 5pm, bbq served 6pm and games start 6.30pm.

$5 pp. Please place names on sheet out front of club no later than 3pm on day and if unable to play please call club or take name off list by 3pm.

Easter Tournament - The 111th easter tournament is now open for entries.

Four days of bowling starting on Good Friday, April 18. $5000 prize money.

Please note entries for Good Friday are closed as all slots are filled. Places available on other 3 days but filling fast.

For entry details please email Kim Silver at ybceaster1@gmail.com.

To all club members and the wider community, good health and good bowling.

ClubMulwala Bowls

Midweek Pennant - The A2s took on Myrtleford in the Grand Final last Tuesday at Wangaratta.

Unfortunately, our team did not come home with another premiership. Myrtleford was an incredibly strong side.

Club Mulwala shots 53, points 2. Myrtleford shots 67, points 12.

The best rink on the day was (S) Stan McIntosh, (3) Wayne Dowsey, (2) Kay Smith, (L) Malcolm Miller.

Social bowls - Tuesday Social Bowls begins on Tuesday, March 18 at 10am. Please have your name on the players list on the noticeboard by 8am.

Coach/team administrator 2025/2026 – Club Mulwala is seeking a Coach/Team Administrator for the next season.

The successful coach will be well renumerated by ClubMulwala Bowls Club. We have enjoyed an amazing successful season under the guidance of Geoff Mitchell as the coach and pennant administrator.

Geoff Mitchell is about to complete his contract and continue his travels. ClubMulwala have embraced Geoff and his skills over the past 12 months.

Three of the 5 pennant teams made the grand finale. This is a fantastic result for the coach, committee, players, and volunteers who have all contributed to the season.

If you are interested in being part of the coaching team for season 2025/ 2026 please contact.

President Wade McPherson 0428 227 889 or Vice President Greg Bennett 0439 333 897.

Upcoming Events - *Friends in Common Tournament, Sunday, March 23. A fantastic fundraiser that the club loves to support.

*Duke of Edinburgh Sheild Tournament, Saturday and Sunday April 5 and 6.

ClubMulwala is honoured to be hosting this prestigious event once again.

* We are also hosting the “Remember Our Heroes Tournament” on Sunday, April 26. Another tournament ClubMulwala is so happy to host.

YMGCR Bowls

Wednesday Social Bowls

Last Wednesday, March 5 saw 28 players participating in Wednesday Social Bowls; the welcome milder weather may have contributed to the upswing in numbers.

As usual the nominated 3 bowl pairs format, played over 22 ends, proves very popular with players.

The winners were Mick Reilly and Barb Tennyson who shared the first prize of $100 and a drink card each.

Second prize was won by the team of Sue Evans and Noel Millar, who shared $60.

The losing side consolation prize of $40 was shared by Ray Brown and Norm Windebank.

The first lucky number raffle prize of $20 was won by Ray Brown and the second Lucky Number Raffle prize of $10 went to Fred Donaldson.

Single entries and visitors from surrounding clubs and further afield are very welcome to participate; single entries and visitors please include a contact telephone number when adding your names to the entry lists which are located on the bowls office noticeboard. Just a reminder that as the Hahn SuperDry Tournament is being played this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday there will be no Wednesday Social Bowls this Wednesday, March 12.

When Wednesday Social resumes on Wednesday, March 19, the games will commence at 12.30pm.

Friday Social Bowls

Friday Social Bowls resumes on Friday, March 21. Friday’s have proved to be hugely popular over the last few years, during the cooler months, and all rinks are, more often than not, taken up.

The format of nominated 2 x 4 x 2 bowl pairs appeals to all bowlers, so to avoid missing out we would urge bowlers to place their names on the entry sheets located at the bowls office.

See you on Friday, March 21!

Milestone Madness Tournament.

The inaugural Milestone Chemicals Madness Tournament was held last Thursday, March 6 and there was a full field of bowlers participating over the two greens, both of which were running really well.

The format of the tournament was a side of four bowlers who played one game of 1 bowl fours, followed by a game of 3 bowl pairs where the team of four was split into 2 sides to battle against other pairings.

This was followed by a game of 2 x 4 x2 pairs where one power play end could be nominated per side.

To top things off, the last game was 2 bowl fours where each player rotated through the four positions, lead, 2nd, 3rd and Skip.

The format was both innovative and challenging. Lunch was provided and all players enjoyed the cold meats and salad.

Thanks go to Milestone Chemicals, who so generously sponsored the tournament.

We hope that this is the beginning of a fruitful relationship with Milestone, an Australian company who have been established for some 75 years.

A huge vote of thanks to Anne Miles who secured the sponsorship and devised the format for the tournament and who put a lot of work into ensuring that the day was a success.

The raffle prizes of Milestone Chemical Products were generously donated by Milestone.

Peter James from Buller Wines made a generous donation of wines for the raffle, thank you Peter.

YMGCR also kindly donated cinema vouchers toward the raffle.

Thanks also go those who helped out on the day, Vicki Withers and Lynne Baxter, selling raffle tickets.

Kerry Kinnane for co-ordinating the scoring, and scoreboard. Bowls Treasurer, Shirley Hummel also assisted with collating the green fees and the distribution of prize monies. The winners were Wade McPherson’s four, from Club Mulwala.

Second place went to Ray Brown’s four, from YMGCR and third prize was won by Anne Mile’s team, also from YMGCR.

Until next week, good bowling.