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INFORMATION for upcoming events is below:

Wednesday this week is Australia Day. A competition will be held accompanied by a sausage sizzle.

The first Men’s Monthly Medal event for 2022 will be held this Sunday, January 30.

Every Tuesday till the End of February, Geoff and Fred will be running a competition. Be at the club by 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm hit off. This is open to all members.

The Ladies Captain proposes Wednesday, February 2, to restart games before the season proper starts as per the programme. All feedback is welcome!

If you would like to play before then on a Wednesday, be there at noon for a 12:30 pm start. Please let Deb Giles know (0407 962 393) if you wish to play.

The Thursday 14-hole competitions will continue over Summer also. Be at the club by 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm hit off.

Results For the Last Week:

On Tuesday, nine players created a competition won by Mick Poggioli with 39 Stableford points, followed by runner-up Colin Noble with 34 points, winning on a countback from Fred Smith.

Thursday saw an even bigger field than last week, of twenty-one players for the fourteen-hole competition. Damian Di Bella emerged as the winner with a nett of 55 1/2. Runner-up was Brian Scanlon with 60 ½ nett. The run-down prizes were Henry Matthews, 61 nett, Mick Poggioli, 63 nett, Alan Cockburn 65 nett and Colin Noble 66 ½.

Saturday saw a Stableford being played again, with eleven competing. Alan Cockburn took honours with 34 points, followed by runner-up on a countback, Colin Noble, always around the winning circle. Ian Swarbrick won the pin shot on No 12.

On Sunday, a stroke event was attended by a great field of twenty-nine contestants. The winner was S Lane, with 71 nett, followed by runner-up Marty Smith, with 75 nett. Run-down prizes were won by Steve Hart and Sam Scuderi, both with 76 nett. Pin shots were taken by Jayden Swarbrick on No 5 and Steve Hart.

Saturday will be a single Stableford and Sunday, the first Hinchinbrook Monthly Medal of the year.

Happy golfing…

Cheryl

El Arish Golf

THIS time of the year, the elements always affect playing conditions.

The ‘monsoon’ season, either stifling or raining, was in play last week.

Tuesday 18, a S’ford was played. Fran Lomas won on 37. Wayne Bolton’s sponsored approach shot on #1/10 was won by Paul Marland, who also won NTP All-In on #5/14.

Thursday 20 Sporters played the 1st 9 Stroke with Tony Little winning on 28 nett, followed by Lisa Spiegler r/up with 30. Tony also took NTP on #4 - Hipas Donald taking #2 and Gavin Camilleri taking #5.

Last Saturday, 22, we had ‘the brave’ playing under very damp conditions, resulting in Hipas Donald winning the S’Ford event with 30 points - Liz Marland won NTP on #5/14.

One can only hope for more favourable conditions for our games this week!

Silkwood Bowls Club

Saturday 22

The 2022 Sam Rinaudo Shield is always well presented by all clubs and is played in sections in Cairns, Tablelands & Cassowary Coast, with our Silkwood men's teams participating at Tully. The allaround top 4 teams from the combined divisions had a playoff on the Sunday. Unfortunately, Silkwood didn't reach the top 4 but enjoyed the day. Congratulations to the winners' Edge Hill Bowls Club and the Sth Johnstone Bowls Club runners-up.

Sunday 23

A game of pairs was played with Team Barry Green & Alan Hudson, who were defeated by Team Delmo Tarditi & Mirella Berryman. The score was a close 15 to 14.

Wednesday 19

Wednesday afternoon social bowls with a game of triples for Team Rex Williams, Len Charman & Tim Wallis defeated Team Delmo Tarditi, Tony Cates & Alan Hudson 13 to 8.

Team Denise & Anna Della Bella defeated Barry Green & Mirella Berryman in pairs. The score was 31 to 14.

Bowls Social Days

Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with the sign on 1.30 pm and start at 2 pm.

Our Friday BBQ & Barefoot Bowls Night is yet to start. A Date & Time will be announced soon.

Silkwood Bowls Club Inc. AGM & General Meeting

February 13, 2022, at 10.30 am, is our AGM Meeting. General Meeting will commence after the AGM.

Covid Restrictions

Due to the Government Covid Restrictions, only fully vaccinated bowlers and guests are permitted to enter & play. Masks are mandatory for entry into our clubhouse, and proof of vaccination will be needed to enter.

We also ask if you are not feeling well to please take care and stay at home.

Please be mindful times could alter due to changes with the Covid restrictions & Extreme heat.

For any further enquiries club contact ph. 0459211552, or you can follow us on our Facebook page.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL ladies will resume bowling for 2022 on Wednesday, February 2 (weather permitting).

Any ladies in Innisfail and surrounding areas who would like to become involved in the game are welcome.

Names need to be in by 1.00 pm by phoning 4061 1250, with play to start at 1.30 pm.

New bowlers have access to coaching, and the club has bowls available, with afternoon tea provided.

All ladies entering the Innisfail Bowls Club need to show proof of double vaccination, and all patrons must wear masks inside the clubhouse.

Bowlers look forward to a COVID-19 free and successful year of bowling.

Tully Bowls Club

Saturday, January 22

Tully Club was host to Section 4 of the Sam Rinaudo Shield,

After a wet start, play eventually commenced in humid conditions. Teams from Silkwood, Sth Johnstone, Innisfail and Tully participated.

The winning team for the day was Sth Johnstone.

Many thanks to the Ladies who catered for Lunch and Smoko,

Sunday, January 23

Robyn Brunello/Joanne Townsend/Wendy Niven(14) v Ray Downing/Judy HoodRon Senini(9)

Peter Smith, Mary Bacic, Pam Staier V (25) v Leno Ceccato, Joan Mercer, Rita Hudson (3)

The winning team was Peter, Mary and Pam.

Don’t forget our AGM on February 13 at 9,30 am. Cheers!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

WET weather conditions shortened last Thursday’s afternoon of social bowls, which was disappointing for the 36 bowlers keen on the play.

Terry Curran, Peter Smith and Ted Dorrington were declared winners after a convincing win in the first game.

Visitors and new members are most welcome to the club’s Thursday and Saturday social afternoon of bowls. Names need to be in by 12.30 for a 1.15 pm start.

Last Saturday, the first round of the Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield was played at Tully Bowls Club.

Innisfail teams had wins against Tully and Silkwood. Still, they lost to South Johnstone, who went onto the next round only to be defeated by Edge Hill in last Sunday’s final.

Tuesday mornings is maintenance day at the club, and any helping hands are appreciated.

The A, B and C Grade Singles and Pairs draws for the Club Championships have been completed and are up on the notice board.

Players are asked if they can please organise to play their games.