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Staying Up All Night for a Worthy Cause
Gosnells Bowling Club members are very passionate about causes close to their heart. Apart from supporting organisations such as the Cancer Council and the Amanda Young Foundation through our bowling events, many are involved in fundraising on a personal level. Bert Vandervalk has been in training for the Ronald McDonald Up All Night walking marathon….
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Mixed Championship Fours a Battle of the Onesies!
Over the past two weekends, 56 players competed in the Mixed Championship Fours. Fine weather greeted all players on both days with temps in the high 20s. Opening games were played on C & D green with the semis and finals on B green. There were great games played right throughout the competition, but nothing…
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Ladies Triples Beats the Heat
The semis and finals of the Ladies Triples Championship were played in hot and humid conditions on Wednesday 13 November. While the teams felt the heat as the temperature hovered around 36 degrees, they soldiered on. Spectators were treated to excellent tight games, with all teams fighting hard for the medals. The eventual winners were…
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Melbourne Cup Luncheon a Winner!
The annual Melbourne Cup luncheon was a huge success! The clubrooms were filled with ladies dressed in their finery with glamorous hats and fascinators galore. The men were also dressed to the nines! Champagne corks were popped as everyone arrived to enjoy a day of fun and frivolity. The atmosphere was building to the main…
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Bradbury Wins Gold in Men’s Consistency Singles
The Men’s Consistency Singles finals rounds were played yesterday in very hot and humid conditions. Twenty four men played in the sectionals the Sunday before, reducing the players to eight in the Major and eight in the Plate. In the Major G Lynch defeated M Sharpe, D Bradbury beat P McKelvie, I Farley beat E…
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Police Defeat Kookaburras in Annual Night Challenge
The annual Gosnells vs Police Bowling Tourney was held last Wednesday evening 23 October. The lads in blue took on the mighty Kookaburras in a great night game, although the weather was more winter than spring! With 5 rinks playing, there were some very tight battles being fought. Despite close games and two ties, the…
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Marcia and Team Take Out the Ladies Championship Fours
The winter weather returned to the Club on Wednesday 23 October for the running of the Ladies Fours semis and finals. The morning was overcast with swirly winds that tested the players. Luckily the semis finished just before the rain came down. As Angie Sharp’s team had forfeited, Iris Sharkey’s team had a bye in…
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Ladies Spring Fours a Cracker!
The Ladies Spring Fours, played recently, was a huge success! With 30 teams taking to the greens, the Club was filled with colour and ladies catching up with each other at the beginning of the new season. Twelve clubs were represented, not counting the composite teams. Ladies Captain Annette Sheridan welcomed the visitors and acknowledged…
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Coach Hockey Outlines Pennant Focus
With the pennant season about to get underway, Club coach, Tony Hockey, has outlined his role for the year ahead. Improving pennant performance is the main focus. Players are asked to refer to the notice board for specific details on various programs being implemented. Some important points made by Tony were: General Philosophy Improvement through…
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Corporate/Community Bowls Returns!
Corporate/Community Bowls are back! Get your entries in early and enjoy the fun and friendship on the greens in the fast and enjoyable Jack Attack Format. Series 1 begins on Friday 1 November. All the information is on the flyer and the entry form. For all enquiries, contact Corporate/Community Bowls Co-ordinator Gerry Chapman on 9490…
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