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VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL … OCTOBER 3 – 10
2010
You are invited, young … middle … or mature
age, to TRY BOWLS
at Ashburton Bowls Club on Sunday, October 3,
from 1.00 to 4.00 p.m. We are a friendly group who would like to
share our love of this interesting but challenging game.
Participation and coaching is free and
afternoon tea will be provided with other liquid refreshments
available for purchase.
If you would like to join the club after TRY
BOWLS, the first year membership is free. Provision is
made for members to play bowls all year, if so desired,
including indoor bias bowls during the winter season.
COME AND ENJOY THESE AND OTHER SOCIAL
ACTIVITIES.
Enquiries: David or Jan 9560 9598
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Double
Whammy!
It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for the Ashy
Carpet Dashers. As mentioned previously all 5 Ashburton indoor
biased bowls pennant team made to it the finals series and the
Wednesday Division 2 and 3 sides made it all the way to the
finals played at Doncaster last Wednesday. I have great
pleasure in informing you that both sides were victorious.
In the division two final a wonderful team performance proved
too consistent for the very highly regarded and fancied
Bayswater side in a hard fought match of the highest calibre
played in very friendly spirit. The Ashburton side consisting
of Joyce Cape, Adelaide Toward, Dinah Wall and Roger Cawsey
settled quickly and played themselves into contention right from
the first end by having numbers of bowls in the head and forcing
conversion attempts from the opposition. This resulted in
solid scoring of multiple counts and on losing ends only giving
ones and twos away so at the half way mark Ashburton had built a
solid lead. Bayswater were not going to give in and fought
back strongly but the lead was good enough coming into the last
two ends that a defensive strategy was all that was needed to
wrap up the match. With the last bowl of the match to be
played Bayswater was holding shot on a long end but Ashburton
was up four shots on the scoreboard so Roger Cawsey declared the
end to seal a famous victory by three shots.
In the Division 3 final another fine team performance saw
Ashburton run away from Glen Waverley. The Ashburton division
three side consisting of, Hilde Tupcienko, Andrew Ades and Ray
Namour (skip) got away to slow but steady start building
momentum as they went. “Mr. Reliable” Bryan Reede was back
to his brilliant best giving his side a great start with what
was possibly his best performance this season rarely, failed to
put both bowls close to the jack which enabled Hilde and Andrew
to build the head and place defensive bowls when necessary. A
relaxed Ray Namour was able to convert and add to the head
frequently enough to ensure a memorable and comfortable
victory. After the match Hilde Tupcienko said “I am so happy”
she beamed, “I have never won any championships before” and went
around with the biggest smile ever seen at Doncaster or
Ashburton.
Many thanks need to go to the players who helped get both of
these sides to the finals and the other sides to the final
series – some unable to play through injury, illness, lack of
qualification or through the propensity of some bowlers to have
holidays in the Winter (and who could blame them?) so I shall
name them all because it’s their win as well. Dorothy Winearls,
Clarice Dixon, Norm Short and especially Ken Lawrence who filled
in and bowled exceptionally well when selection issues were at
the most serious late into the season. (apologies if I
neglected to name someone! Thanks also go to the contingent of
supporters who come to barrack for us.
So what a wonderful season of friendly competition we have had
topped off with remarkable success. With the outdoor season
fast approaching I would like to encourage all Ashy Dashers to
get on the green and enjoy themselves but also to play with the
knowledge that we can succeed at any level, so hold your head
high and play with pride. Ashy, Ashy Ashy…
And just a little footnote. Would you like join the Winners on
the Carpet? During the summer a carpet bowls competition is
held at Huntingtower school in Mt Waverley on Wednesday nights.
Please let me know if you would like a game.
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Ashburton Triumphant in Division 3 Section 5
Congratulations to the 2nd Side of Ashburton Bowls
Club, who won their Section in Division 3 in 2009/2010, and
played off in the finals.
The No 2 side of Ashburton Bowls Club recently played off in
the First weekend of finals – they were challenged, but came
through with the goods!
The Ashburton Rinks held
tough, and came through with a win overall to take
out Section 5 for 2009/10, and gain promotion to Division 2
in 2010/11.
Last season Ashburton Bowls Club's Top Side advanced to
Division 1, and was successful in staying there for season
2010/11.
The last
time Ashburton Bowls Club won a Divisional Pennant in the RVBA
was in 1986/87, with the Division 7 Pennant win.
Well done to all players and supporters, we are proud
of your efforts so far, may success and good bowling follow
you in coming games! Go Ashy Go!
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SOUTHERN INDOOR BOWLS
NEWS.
A large number
of Ashburton members have enjoyed the excellent
facilities which includes heating, at SIBC in
Caulfield South this Winter. Fay Dunn from the
Mulgrave CC has been President for the season.
On Mondays
Bruce Maloney, Peter Arndt, Jim Monaghan and Gil
Broadway, with some help from emergencies, have
competed in the Tait Cup fours event which runs from
12.15pm to 3.00pm. They have won the weekly prize
several times and finished in the top on the
aggregate table 6 from the 20 teams entered. This is
a members only event.
On Tuesdays,
the Ladies entered two teams in the ladies
Invitation Fours which also runs from 12.15 pm to
3.00 pm. Managed by Margaret Collard, the ladies
finished about mid table. Pat Joint’s team from Glen
Waverley won this event. Participants are not
required to be a SIBC member to play in this event.
On Tuesday
evenings about 16 men, managed by Jack Simmons
played in the teams of eight Twilight event which
runs from 5.30 pm to 7.45 pm, Monday through until
Friday. This is a strong night with a number of
Premier League and Division 1 players participating.
Jack’s side are playing well to be about mid table
to this point. This competition ends on the 20th
August. Again, SIBC membership is not mandatory to
play in this event.
On Thursdays
Bruce & Lyn Maloney enjoyed some success in the “Any
Pairs” event from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon. A very fit
Denise Taylor also played with Muriel Marouch from
the Richmond Union Club and then backed up to play
in the Ladies Fours which is from 12.15 pm to 3.00
pm. SIBC membership is not required for these
events.
And on
Fridays, Jack Simmons managed an Ashburton side of
eight in the Twilight event and Bruce Maloney and
Gil Broadway managed a second side called “The
Bears”. Jacks side are about mid table but “The
Bears” look like finishing last ! About 20 Ashburton
members have played on the Friday’s.
All Ashy
members are encouraged to join in the fun at SIBC
next winter. Ask any of the managers mentioned above
for more information. SIBC closes towards the end of
August and re-opens again in the middle of April
each year.
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Raising Awarness of DEPRESSION and ANXIETY and the work of Beyondblue
Ashburton Bowls Club members, lead by Ladies
Committee chairperson Barbara Fulton, got into
the spirit of
beyondblue awareness
week. Members of the various RVBA and VLBA teams
wore blue ribbons pinned to their bowls shirts,
wore blue jewellery,
beyondblue wristbands and a
variety of other "blue" apparel. The information
kits containing
beyondblue
resources were prominently
displayed near the main entrance to the
clubhouse making it easily accessible to members
and visitors alike. If you suffer from depression and anxiety or
have a friend who needs help please contact
beyondblue at
www.beyondblue.org.au
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Ashburton Try Bowls Days
(Barefoot Bowls)
At Ashburton Bowls Club we have a friendly atmosphere and
fun times, so come along and give Lawn Bowls a go!
- First Sunday of the Month, starting in
October.
- BBQ at 12:15 - 1pm Start.
- New Bowlers and children free!.
Contact David or Jan [phone 03
9560 9598] for more information.
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Wednesday Night Bowling
Every Wednesday during November - March, rotating between Ashburton and
Camberwell Central Clubs, commencing at 7.00pm. We usually
play 2 games of 10 ends, and conclude with a very sociable supper
around 9:45 - 10.00pm.
All bowlers are welcome to place their name on the appropriate
sheet on the club bench to advise your intention to attend,
or phone Ray Salmon on 9511 4065 by Wednesday afternoon to reserve
a spot for some hassle free bowling with folk you know quite
well, and have the opportunity to become friendly with those
from the other clubs involved.
Bowlers in their early stages of their bowling careers are most
welcome to be part of these nights, and keep adding to their
bowling experience. Most nights seem to be compatible
weather-wise, but there is no compulsion to play through uncomfortable
weather. Dress is casual, but newer bowlers are advised
that bowls shoes are essential.
Please plan to expand your skills in both bowling and in sociability,
and increase your bowling enjoyment as you share these nights
with a friendly group.
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Web site announcement
News Articles.
Please contact David Mayson
or Morena Poropat with news articles for the web
site.
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