Sport
26 September, 2025
St Arnaud bowlers open season in blustery conditions
ST ARNAUD Bowling Club had a wet, windy and cold opening to their 2025-26 season last Sunday but managed to complete two games, one of 10 ends and one of eight ends.
ST ARNAUD Bowling Club had a wet, windy and cold opening to their 2025-26 season last Sunday but managed to complete two games, one of 10 ends and one of eight ends.
President Tom Amos extended a warm welcome to the start of the season to the 32 bowlers, and gave a special thankyou to the Country Club players for their strong support.
He wished the bowlers all the best for the coming season.
The 10 teams, two fours, and eight threes, commenced play despite the unpleasant conditions and managed six ends before rain forced an early break in the 10-end game.
St Arnaud Bowlers looked great in their new club colours and well rugged up they completed the shortened second game of eight ends, and adjourned for well earned afternoon tea, and the presentation of the winners prizes.
There were only four undefeated teams. The overall winners were Tony Marland, Darren Petrie and Steve Atkinson a sizable 23 shots up.
Runners-up were Allan Welsh, Maurie Wood, Paul Micallef and Kevin Meade, 18 shots up. Third placegetters were Steve Zsigmond, Marie Hufer and Peter Marland 13 shots up.
It had been a successful opening with the players, obviously keen to be back on the green despite the adverse conditions.
This Sunday St Arnaud bowlers will clash with the Country Club bowlers in a pre-season practice match.
The North Central Pennant competition games will commence with the first mid-week game on October 7 when St.Arnaud hosts to Donald Golf. The first round of Saturday pennant will see St Arnaud travelling to Wycheproof.
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