Rochester Bowls Club
Jackpot Bowls
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Bowlers battled very windy and cold conditions on Friday, March 27.
The winner of the three bowl scrounge was Liz Simpson with a score of 46.
Liz was visiting the club for the two day, five-a-side Marg Stewart Memorial tournament.
It was Liz’s lucky day as she also took home the jackpot win of $36.
Please note that there will be no organised social bowls this Friday as it will be Good Friday.
Those wishing to have a game are welcome to come along and organise their own play.
Sips and Sounds
‘Probably Guilty’ entertained members and community members on Friday evening.
Thanks to all members who assisted in making the evening a success.
Ladies Finals
21-up and 100-up are being played at 10am on Tuesday, March 31.
100-up – Kaye Barker vs Joan Limbrick, and 21-up – Judy Murray vs Roz Keech.
Mixed Pairs Final
Thursday, April 2 at 10am.
Jane McCallum and Tim Quinlan vs Kaye Barker and Richard Feuk.
Men’s Pairs
Congratulations to Francis Keech and Tim Quinlan, who had a good win over Allan Crilly and John Weeks.
Marg Stewart Memorial tournament
The two day, five-a-side tournament was held at the club this past weekend.
This particular tournament requires much planning and co-operation from club members, so a massive shout out to everyone who pitched in to make the tournament a success.
The weather was kind, the greens wonderful, and the atmosphere very happy and friendly.
Rochester Bowls Club AGM
Monday, May 11.
Nomination forms can be found in the bar area, along with a list of the vacant positions.
Bar duty
Monday – Thursday 5 – 6.30pm.
30 - 2 April: L. Milgate and B. Major.
6 - 9 April: A. Benson and M. MacCraild.
13 - 16 April: G. Houlihan and B. Smolenaar.
Lockington Bowls Club
The women held a successful Annual Medley Fours tournament on Tuesday, attracting teams from surrounding clubs including Calivil, Elmore, Rich River, Rochester, Kyabram, Cohuna, Bendigo, Tongala, Deniliquin, Moama, Mathoura, Pyramid Hill, and Lockington.
At the completion of the day's play, there were four teams undefeated.
In the process of deciding the results on a points system and shots up basis, the Echuca - Deniliquin rink comprising Rhonda Gallagher, Erica Mostert, Chris Taylor, and Pam Lewis (s) scored a match winning 85 points to take home the major trophies ahead of a composite team, Lockington - Calivil, including Terrill Westwood, Coral Maxted, Pos Andrea, and Cindy Felmingham (s) on 80 points.
A Moama rink along with a Bendigo team finished locked together on 79 points apiece.
The Bendigo team lifted its spirits in the final game after scoring an incredible eight shots on the third end.
There were several raffle prizes on the day and the fortunate winners included E. Van der Burgt, D. Kaye, R. Keech, D. Gilmore, K. Kortum, P. MacFarlane, and Mary Cox.
Tournament secretary Kathi Maddison, along with lady secretary Sue Harris, thanked all bowlers for their support and trusted that all bowlers enjoyed the intermittent weather and pleasant company and greens.
The greens staff, Steve Peter (umpire and bar person), kitchen staff, Chris Stewart (scoreboard), plus the sponsors Ray White - Rochester, Paul Evans Welding - Rochester, Davin Francis Cartage, and Simplot, who supplied all the raffle prizes. A very successful tournament.
In the club competitions, Ashley Dobell defeated Cindy Felmingham 22-18 in a classic battle in the club president’s 21-up championship quarter-final, and will wait to play the winner of the Kim Ray - Neil Haines semi-final.
The local rink of Jim Harris, John Andrea, Owen McPhee, and Kalvin Stout (s) were runners up in the recent 60 and over competition after winning three games, and rolled five bowls within the area only to have the winners also rolling five bowls within, but had a resting toucher to win the "golden" chooks.
Cindy Felmingham played in the Victorian Open Championships played at Traralgon last week, partnering Tyler Hillier in the Mixed Pairs event.
Minimal success, but she enjoyed the experience which was invaluable.
Hillier was runner-up in the recent BCG Novice Singles for the men.
Felmingham was the fortunate winner of the women's section in the same event.
Notice to all bowlers that there has been a slight change in the starting time for the forthcoming C.M.S. Refrigeration and Electrical Open Fours to be held on Saturday April 11, now starting at 1pm for three games of 10 ends.
Contact Cindy Felmingham or Ray Hanson for entries.
The club will begin a three-round series of two bowl triples on Wednesday April 22, after the conclusion of the 60 and over competition.
The two bowl triples will be held on the following two Wednesdays, April 29 and May 6.
Teams to be entered one week prior to the play day.
Great sponsorship and the pie and soup day will be an attraction.
Contact Brian Kinnane on 0418 590 389 or Shane Felmingham on 0429 862 663 for details.
60 and over
The Campaspe 60 and Over Bowls Group held their Wednesday weekly bowls at Elmore on a warm but cloudy day.
28 teams consisting of 112 bowlers all competing for a chook.
There were four three-game winners.
The runners-up were Kelvin Stout’s team from Lockington, they had five bowls near the jack within the metre stick.
The Lockington team were lead Jim Harris, John Andrea second, Owen McPhee third and the Skipper was Kelvin Stout.
The winners on the day were Gary Stoll’s team from Elmore they had five bowls also, in near the jack but had a resting toucher bowl.
They were Gary Stoll lead, Ken Wills second, Ian Wheeler third and David Andrews was their skipper.
Members of both teams received a chook each.
The next 60 and over bowls is at Tongala on April 1 at a 10am start.
Entries to Rob Hosking on 0401 206 649 or Ray Hughes on 0475 308 513
Good bowling and see you all next week at Tongala.
Rochester Golf Club
Players in last Wednesday's 9 holes were lucky to get their game in before the expected wind change.
Although the course had recently been mowed, the dampness was evident earlier that morning.
In the conditions, most golfers still found it hard to play to their revised handicaps.
Bruce Bryant, Chris Trewin, Greg Watkins, and Chris Eeles all managed 19 Stableford points, and after an extensive count-back, Bryant was declared the winner over Trewin.
Unfortunately, under King Richard's rules, all four had their handicaps reduced for next week's game.
Robert Vise was the closest to the pin on the 12th hole.
Troy McInness and his team have sprayed the course, the rough, and all fairways to be mowed this week, and new oiled sand has been spread on most scrapes.
The course will be in ideal condition for this Saturday's three-person Ambrose to kick off the 2026 season.
Good luck to those members who are now down in Tasmania at the world-famous Barnbougle golf links course.
We look forward to seeing who has won the award for the most lost balls over those three days.
Reminder: subs are now due, with the cost of fuel and fertilizer increasing daily, your support in paying earlier would be appreciated.