Tim Farrell won his fifth West Dubbo Men’s Singles Championship last weekend, defeating a determined Warren Towney by 25-24 in a classic final that had the huge number of spectators on the edge of their seats. Down 24-16, Warren dug deep to draw level, only to lose out to a brilliant first bowl by the new champion that could not be dislodged.

In the Ladies’ Singles Championship played earlier, sensational Club Dubbo junior, Annabelle Teague, became the youngest-ever champion when she defeated Claire Brown. At just 14-years-of-age, Annie is also a NSW Junior representative with a very bright future ahead of her.  

Junior Bowls

Club Dubbo began its Rookie Roller program for young bowlers last Friday evening, with a good roll-up of aspiring future champions of the sport. The club has developed a “Pathways Development Program”, which allows junior bowlers to participate in an engaging format which is fun, inclusive and developmental. New junior bowlers between the ages of 8–14 are most welcome to attend each Friday evening over the next six weeks.

Club Dubbo is proud to support its up-and-coming juniors, as well as all its bowling members, and to promote the game of lawn bowls across the region.

Mid-West Bowls

The Mid-West Mixed Pairs Championship was played at Club Dubbo last weekend. Michelle Harkin (Dubbo City) teamed with Liam Morrow (West Dubbo) to win the final over Kelly and Gavin Dart (West Dubbo) to win through to the State Finals to be held in Ballina next year.

The Midwest Region Pairs Championships begin this weekend. Players who have entered need to check the noticeboard for times and venues.

Pennants

Next March, the club’s Ladies’ No. 3 Pennant side is off to Woonona (Wollongong) to contest the State finals. In the same week, the Men’s No. 2 side will travel to Charlestown (Newcastle) in their attempt to win a State flag.

Social Bowls  

Last Wednesday, Hela Bryan, Fay Holmes and Graham Ross outclassed the big field to win the chocolates from Pam Dawson, Mary Ney and Steve Ryan. Third money went to Bruce (Bear) Baker, Helen Davis and Max Low. Hela Bryan was doing cartwheels after taking home the substantial Lucky Draw cash.

Graham Ross was at it again last Friday, combining with Ray Strawhan and Warren Brown to edge-out John Davis and Bill Van Der Mey. Sean Lamb won the Lucky Draw cash.

Thought for the Week — “If there is an idiot in power, it means those who elected him are well represented.” (Mahatma Gandhi)