ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
West Coburg Bowling Club's AGM will be held in the Clubrooms on Sunday 26th May at 10.30 am.
PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP
Congratulations to the winner of the President's Handicap, Romano Bencich. Runner Up John Appelbee.
WINTER BOWLS BONANZA
Join the 2013 Winter Bowls Bonanza at West Coburg starting Saturday 11th May and running up to and including Saturday 17th August.
FORMAT:
1. $8.00 greens fee per player including light refreshments.
2. Points will be awarded based on results as follows--
10 points to each player in the winning rink of the day
5 points to each player in the second best rink of the day
2 points to each player for attendance.
Points are accumulated by individual players for the duration of the competition with end of the “season” prizes as follows--
$300 winner
$200 second
$100 third
Players enter as individuals and must be registered by 12 midday each Saturday. Teams will be picked at random and players must be ready to start by 12.45pm.
For further details and entries, contact West Coburg Bowling Club on (03) 9354 9098.
FORMAT:
1. $8.00 greens fee per player including light refreshments.
2. Points will be awarded based on results as follows--
10 points to each player in the winning rink of the day
5 points to each player in the second best rink of the day
2 points to each player for attendance.
Points are accumulated by individual players for the duration of the competition with end of the “season” prizes as follows--
$300 winner
$200 second
$100 third
Players enter as individuals and must be registered by 12 midday each Saturday. Teams will be picked at random and players must be ready to start by 12.45pm.
For further details and entries, contact West Coburg Bowling Club on (03) 9354 9098.
FOURS CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the Club Fours Champions: Ernie Green (Lead); John Walsh (Second); Len Watkins (Skip) and John Nutt (Third). Runners up: John Appelbee (Skip); Ron Hamilton (Third); Luis Paredes (Second) and Frank Inturrisi (Lead). Len Watkins, a true champion has now won the 2013 Singles, Triples and the Fours!!
PAIRS WINNERS
Congratulations to the Club Pairs winners, Grant Letson & Dennis Moloney (Skip) and the Runners-Up, Tony Fierenzi and Peter Raphael (Skip)
MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER
Congratulations to the Minor (Novice) Championship Winner, Tony Gauci and Runner-Up Paul Canavan.
TRIPLES WINNERS
Congratulations to the Club Triples winners: Ron Hamilton (Lead); John Walsh (Second); Len Watkins (Skip). Runners Up: Roman Bencich (Lead); Grant Letson (Second); Dennis Moloney (Skip).
TUESDAY NIGHT SCROUNGERS
Congratulations to Aaron (on the right), the winner of "Scroungers" played Thursday night March 14, 2013.
MIXED PAIRS WINNERS
Congratulations to the winners of the Club's Mixed Pairs: Dora Inturrisi and Luis Paredes.
ROUND 18 RESULTS
The top side, Division 2 had a very close game. They were well down at the break and finished with two rinks up with one rink drawing and only one rink down. This saved the team from relegation! Unfortunately the second side lost to Coburg/Moreland and so they will not play in the finals. The third side lost and will be relegated next season.
TV COMEDY SERIES FILMED AT WEST COBURG BOWLING CLUB
Shane Dunlop filmed the wedding scenes from his new Channel 31 comedy series "Leongatha" at West Coburg Bowling Club on February 17th and 18th. The series starts on Thursday May 9th 2013 and runs for 6 weeks. See more shots and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeongathaC31
ROUND 17 RESULTS
Another bad round for West Coburg's top side against Moonee Valley, the bottom team on the ladder. The only winning rink was skipped by John Walsh, finishing ten shots up. The top side could face relegation if they lose the last game next week.
The second side had a close finish against Buckley Park, winning by an overall margin of 6 shots. The second side is still fourth on the ladder and must beat the fifth team, Coburg Moreland in next week's game to get a place in the finals.
The third side had a loss against Keilor and is still facing relegation.
The second side had a close finish against Buckley Park, winning by an overall margin of 6 shots. The second side is still fourth on the ladder and must beat the fifth team, Coburg Moreland in next week's game to get a place in the finals.
The third side had a loss against Keilor and is still facing relegation.
ROUND 16 RESULTS
Another bad result for the top side against Craigieburn as three rinks lost and Gary Bannister's rink drew. However the second side won with three rinks up giving them a chance of getting back into the four. The third side also had a good win with three rinks up.
TWILIGHT BOWLS 14th AND 28th FEBRUARY & 14th MARCH
Casual clothing. Barbeque dinner at 6.30pm followed by 2 games of 2 bowl triples. 10 ends to be played.
Cash prizes, $10 per person entry, includes BBQ.
The evening will start with a spider (come along and find out what it is!) followed by an enjoyable night of friendly bowls.
Both evenings will suit bowlers, social players, family members and new bowlers.
TO ENTER, WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE LISTS IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
Cash prizes, $10 per person entry, includes BBQ.
The evening will start with a spider (come along and find out what it is!) followed by an enjoyable night of friendly bowls.
Both evenings will suit bowlers, social players, family members and new bowlers.
TO ENTER, WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE LISTS IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
ROUND 15 RESULTS
A bad round for the Wests. All three sides lost. The top side now can't make the four and the second side is most likely out of the four.
ROUND 14 RESULTS
The West's top side defeated Montmorency (first on the ladder). Still need 2 good wins to get back in the four. The second side lost to Kingsbury and the third side lost to Buckley park.
ROUND 13 DEFEAT
The West's top side was defeated by Keilor, making it difficult to get back into the four. The second side had a good win against Glenroy putting them in the four.
The third side lost to Essendon.
The third side lost to Essendon.
ROUND 12 MORE MIXED RESULTS
The West's top side had a nail biting finish with one rink up and losing by an overall margin of four shots. The second and third sides both had a win, a great finish for the year!
ROUND 11 MIXED RESULTS
The West's top side was defeated on all rinks by Broadmeadows. The second side had a win with two rinks up against Werribee and the third side had a great win against Sunbury with three rinks up.
ROUND TEN WIN
The West's top side defeated Moonee Ponds at home with two rinks up. The second and third sides were defeated in away games.
TUESDAY NIGHT PENNANT ROUND 4
All rinks lost to Essendon at Essendon-- a very strong team!
NEW CLUB CHAMPION
Congratulations to our new Club Singles Champion, Len Watkins Jnr. Runner-up Romano Becich.
ROUND NINE DISASTER
The West's top side lost on all rinks at Buckley Park on extremely heavy greens. The second side had three rinks up against Coburg/Moreland and the third side lost all rinks to Broadmeadows.
THE ONLY WINNING RINK IN ROUND 8 IN THE SECOND SIDE
New bowler Elliott (with 4 wins on her rink) with Skipper Frank, Bill and Scott.
ROUND EIGHT WIN FOR THE WESTS
West Coburg's top side defeated Moonee Valley with two rinks up. The second and Third sides were defeated.
ROUND SEVEN SOOOO CLOSE!
West Coburg's top side lost to Craigieburn (undefeated) in a terrific game that went down to the wire. On the last end, Craigieburn was one shot up overall and The Wests had shot in the last finishing rink. Craigieburn's skip took out our shot bowl with his last bowl to win the game by 2 shots overall. West's second and third sides also lost.
THIRD SIDE WINNING RINK: ELLIOTT STILL UNDEFEATED!
TUESDAY NIGHT PENNANT VICTORY
The Wests won the first game of Division 1 Night Pennant. Playing at home, the Wests beat Glenroy on all rinks. Great start to the season!
Newbies on the green
Winners are grinners: Aileen, John and Elliott, a winning team.
Aaron and Elliott celebrate a win in their first Pennant Game for The Wests.
ROUND 6 BACK ON TRACK
West Coburg's top side got back on track in Round 6, defeating Lalor on all rinks. Unfortunately the second side lost to Bundoora. The Third side played at home against Clifton Park with 3 new bowlers on board and had a great win on all rinks. Congratulations to our new bowlers: Elliott, Aaron and Zak!
ROUND 5 LOSS TO MONTY
The West's top side played away and lost all rinks to Montmorency. What a train wreck! The second side won against Kingsbury 77.25 to 77 shots- how close was that! The third side lost to Buckley Park.
ELECTRIC LIGHT PAIRS RESULTS
Congratulations to the Electric Light Pairs winners: Vito Rio & Frank Garden. Runners Up: Len Watkins (Jnr) & John Nutt. Third place: Matt Perkins & Bob Fox.
ROUND 4 WIN AGAINST KEILOR
West Coburg's top side maintained it's winning form against Keilor at home on 18 seconds greens. Unfortunately the second and third sides lost their games.
ROUND 3 WIN AGAINST SUNBURY
Grant Letson, watched by Peter Raphael sends down a screamer!! West Coburg's top side won for the second consecutive time. The game was played at Sunbury and the Wests had 3 rinks up. Second side beat Clifton Park by 19 shots at home. Third side lost by 20 shots to Strathmore at home.
WIN AGAINST BROADMEADOWS
West Coburg's top side had all rinks up against Broadmeadows on Saturday October 13. The home greens were steaming hot and so was the West Coburg side.
OVER 60'S PAIRS
Congratulations to the winners of the Over 60's Pairs: Grant Letson and Dennis Moloney from West Coburg.
NEW WEST COBURG BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE
Congratulations to our new Committee Members for 2012 -13:
President-- Frank Hallam
Vice President-- Peter Raphael
Secretary-- Graeme Smithies
Treasurer--Maureen Commetti
General Committee Members-- John McKenzie, Geoff Trompf, John Appelbee, Glenn Hoyne, Keith Hitchen
President-- Frank Hallam
Vice President-- Peter Raphael
Secretary-- Graeme Smithies
Treasurer--Maureen Commetti
General Committee Members-- John McKenzie, Geoff Trompf, John Appelbee, Glenn Hoyne, Keith Hitchen
CLUB CHAMPIONS 2011 - 12
SINGLES: Keith Hitchen. Runner up Len Watkins (Jr).
MIXED PAIRS: John Walsh & Fiona Stewart. Runners Up: John & Christine McKenzie.
PAIRS: Ron Hamilton & Jamie Hoyne. Runners Up: John Mckenzie & Don Bennett.
TRIPLES: Frank Marchese (S), John Lynch, George Tartaglia. Runners Up: Tony Fierenzi (S), Grant Letson, Bob Fox
FOURS: Tony Fierenzi (S), Glen Hoyne, Jamie Hoyne, Bob Fox. Runners Up: Len Watkins Jnr (S), John Nutt, Fiona Stewart, Len Watkins Snr
PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP: Jamie Hoyne. Runner up Grant Letson.
VICE PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP: Luis Paredes. Runner up John McKenzie
TWO BOWL SINGLES: Dennis Moloney. Runner up Glen Hoyne.
MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Roman Bencich. Runner up Paul Canavan.
MIXED PAIRS: John Walsh & Fiona Stewart. Runners Up: John & Christine McKenzie.
PAIRS: Ron Hamilton & Jamie Hoyne. Runners Up: John Mckenzie & Don Bennett.
TRIPLES: Frank Marchese (S), John Lynch, George Tartaglia. Runners Up: Tony Fierenzi (S), Grant Letson, Bob Fox
FOURS: Tony Fierenzi (S), Glen Hoyne, Jamie Hoyne, Bob Fox. Runners Up: Len Watkins Jnr (S), John Nutt, Fiona Stewart, Len Watkins Snr
PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP: Jamie Hoyne. Runner up Grant Letson.
VICE PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP: Luis Paredes. Runner up John McKenzie
TWO BOWL SINGLES: Dennis Moloney. Runner up Glen Hoyne.
MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Roman Bencich. Runner up Paul Canavan.
WEST COBURG'S COMMUNITY GRANT
West Coburg Bowling Club has received a community grant for 2011 worth $3000 from Moreland Council.
The money will be be spent to buy sets of small bowls suitable for children to use.
At present schools, including the Australian International Academy and Coburg West Primary School, visit the club for bowls games and lessons, but have difficulty using the large size old bowls sets. The $3000 should buy 10 sets (of bowls.
Coburg West Bowling Club's Graeme Smithies, left back row, Bill Ravaillion and Grant Letson, with staff and students from the Australian International Academy. Photograph from the Moreland Leader Website:
http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/handout-puts-kids-on-a-roll/
The money will be be spent to buy sets of small bowls suitable for children to use.
At present schools, including the Australian International Academy and Coburg West Primary School, visit the club for bowls games and lessons, but have difficulty using the large size old bowls sets. The $3000 should buy 10 sets (of bowls.
Coburg West Bowling Club's Graeme Smithies, left back row, Bill Ravaillion and Grant Letson, with staff and students from the Australian International Academy. Photograph from the Moreland Leader Website:
http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/handout-puts-kids-on-a-roll/
Steve Mitchinson Wins British National Singles Championship
Former West Coburg Bowling Club Member Steve Mitchinson has won the 2010 British National Singles Championship. Details are in the following link: http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=412
