Over-70s singles bowls

Everglades Bowling Club has introduced a Singles Championship for bowlers aged between 70 to 79 years, and a second category for those 80 and over.

Everglades Bowls publicity officer Mr Ray Benton said: "With only limited promotion and a brief window of opportunity to fit both events into the bowls program, the 70 to 79 age bracket attracted 17 starters and, in the over-80s category, 14 starters went into the draw," Mr Benton said.

"The games were played over five weeks in conjunction with the golfers social bowls on a Thursday, with a barbecue preceding play.

"Mick Dunks defeated Bill Mantle to pull off victory in the over-70s, while a Wal Bate had to play all the shots to beat the consistency of Sam Bailey in the 80-plus division.

"It is hoped these championship events will be repeated in 2007 with even bigger fields."

Newsletter, June 15 Ray Benton, Coast Bowls News