Men’s Singles Championship

The Joondalup Bowling Club Mixed Fours event has been completed for the 2020-2021 year. The competition saw thirteen teams compete over two Sundays starting on 4th October and the Grand final on 11th October. The weather for both days was very pleasant although a bit windy. There was some excellent bowls played during the event.   The sectionals saw some real great efforts from teams with some very highly rated teams unfortunately not getting through.  The skippers of the winners in the sections were Tony Mirto, Steve Morey, Ray Harris, Dave Stanick, and Jeff Clarke. Due to the number of teams entered in the mixed fours  there were  three teams that gained a bye in the sectionals.  The alignment round was then completed. 

The winners who then advanced to the semi-final rounds were the Steve Morey team, Dot Leslie Team , Dave Stanick team and the Jeff Clarke team.  

First Final

Steve Morey Skip, Andrew Groves Third, Joanna Morey second and Ruth Embra as Lead. They are to play  Dot Leslie Skip, Doug Peck Third, Joe Popzeleff second and Tom Dennett as lead.

The first final saw the Dot Leslie team  gain a few early points to  get their noses in front.  Steve’s team played some excellent bowls trying to catch up but unfortunately for them Dot’s team was on fire and came away with the win  23 shots to 15.  It was a great all round team effort from Dot’s team and also an impressive effort from Steve’s team.

Second Final

Dave Stanick Skip, Tom Vlahos third, Kerry Stewart second and Kay Hill as Lead.  They are to play  Jeff Clarke Skip, Ros Hahn third, Lorraine Clarke second and Brett Driscoll Lead.

The second final was an extremely  close fought game with all players playing some excellent bowls. This resulted in the scores being locked on two occasions at 10 all at 10 ends and 16 all at 16 ends.   Ros Hahn with the “Bend it like Beckham bowls “ played some great saving shots.  At the last end the kitty was sent into the ditch after a great bowl from Tom. This left the two skippers having the last bowls.  Dave bowled two excellent bowls but could not make up the four shot deficient going into the last end and Jeff Clarke’s team won 20 shots to 18.  Both teams should be congratulated on the high standard of bowls played.

Grand Final

The grand final was played in the afternoon as the wind increased and also was a bit cooler.  Despite the wind there was some great bowls played. Tom led beautifully all day and continued it in the final. Doug Peck and Jo bowled really well to back up their skipper Dot who also bowled very well.  Ros and Lorraine bowled some great bowls with Jeff under a bit of pressure at most ends due to the excellent bowls played by the opposition.   The final was played in great fun with Dot’s team coming away with the win  27 shots to 14.    Both teams had a very enjoyable drink together afterwards to celebrate the victory.

Congratulations to Dot Leslie, Doug Peck, Joe Popzeleff and Tom Dennett who are the Joondalup Bowling Club mixed fours champions for 2020.

Sincere thanks to Andrew, Barb and the match committee for running another successful event.