Mixed pairs championship semi-finals results

 Men’s Novice 2022 Singles Championship  The Men’s Novice singles Championship for 2022 was concluded on 27th Feb. in lovely playing conditions.  There were two semi-finals in the morning with the grand final played in the afternoon session.  The first semi-final was between Andy Otter and Larry Young.  This was an excellent and exciting game with both players going nip and tuck for the entire game.  Scores were very close during the game with Larry seeing the end post at twenty shots to eighteen on the twenty first end.  Andy not to be outdone scored three on the last end to win by one shot in a game that both players should be very proud of their efforts. 

The second semi-final was between Blignault Olivier and Clive Tipper.  This was also a very tight game with scores very close up to the fourteenth end.  Clive steadied from then on and had a good win over a very much improved bowler in Blignault. 

    This was then the battle of the English Gentleman with Clive taking on Andy.  This game like the Men’s Open singles final was an absolute cracker and a pleasure to witness.  Both players played some great draw bowling as well as some top saving shots.   Clive got away to a small break early but Andy pegged him back and at the ninetieth end the scores were locked at seventeen all.   Clive then had a great end to win by four shots but Andy once again rallied to get close at the twenty fourth end.  Clive with a steady nerve managed to  get three on the twenty fifth end to become the men’s 2022 Novice champion.   Andy also played a great game and should be congratulated for his efforts. Clive Tipper will now go onto represent our club in the Bowls WA Novice Champion of Champions.     Sincere thanks to our President who marked the Grand Final of the Men’s Novice.  Thanks to Andrew and his team for the organisation of the event and the also green preparation.     Well done to all players.  

  Played 9th January 

Today saw the conclusion of the 2021-2022 Ladies and Men’s Championship Pairs Competition.      The morning session saw the completion of the men’s semi-finals.  The first semi was  between the Jimmy Buchanan  team of himself and Koro versus Mike Wyndham and Blignault Olivier.   This was a very close game early with all players getting used to the conditions.  Jimmy’s team were very consistent and played some great bowls against the determined Mike and Blignault.   The experienced pair of Jimmy and Koro pulled away and had a good win.  The game was a lot of fun and the Mike and Blignault should be very proud of their efforts.  

The second semi-final was a great match between four of our top players who are all close mates.  Wes Neilson and Trev Vellios  took on the James Groves and Tom Dangerfield team in a tough match that had some great highlights with Jimmy and Tom pulling away with a great win.      This resulted in a top billing final between two hot men’s teams. 

The grand final got underway  after midday in conjunction with the Ladies grand final.     The two Men’s teams had a tight battle early and scores were even after the first four ends.  The more experienced team of Jimmy and Koro hit their straps with excellent bowling to get a good lead.  James Groves and Tom  were very competitive also playing very good bowls and was just missing getting the win on the coming ends.  Jimmy  and Koro pulled away with an impressive margin but Tom and James were not to be denied and they had a late charge but unfortunately they ran out of ends and the 2021-2022 Men’s Champion pairs team is Jimmy Buchanan and Michael Korycin.  

Congratulations to the winners and runners up and all the teams that made the semi-finals.