Ettalong Fours tournament attracts top national players

Ettalong Bowling Club's 24th Annual Prestige Fours tournament will be played from Wednesday, August 17, to Friday, August 19.

The tournament is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the State and continues to attract some of the best bowlers in Australia.

This year is shaping up as one of the most exciting with possibly the strongest field in the history of the event assembled to battle for the major end of the prizemoney, with a total prize pool $15,000, according to organiser Ms Tracey Lowden.

In a coup for the club, the Australian Men's Fours team chosen for the World Championships to be held in New Zealand in November will be competing at Ettalong.

The side will be skipped by Queenslander Mark Casey and includes fellow Queenslander Brett Wilkie along with Victorians Aaron Wilson and Barrie Lester.

Another major highlight and a first for the club will be the appearance of the Australian women's team to be skipped by Kelsey Cottrell.

Some of the best young talent in Australia will also be competing with a team from the National Training Centre.

Local player, newly-crowned Australian Open champion and Australia's Singles representative at the World Championships, Aron Sherriff, will skip a local team.

A pre-tournament dinner and a meet and greet evening with the Australian squad will be held on Tuesday, August 16, where the draw for the event will be made.

All are welcome at the dinner and tickets are available at reception at the Ettalong Club.

Media release, 22 Jul 2016

Tracey Lowden, Ettalong Bowling Club