Classic gets underway

Bowls

THE UGLS 7000 Classic started yesterday and continues today (Thursday) at Collie Bowling Club.

Help from members is appreciated. All spectators are welcome.

LADIES BOWLS turned out for the Dave Carter-sponsored leisure day.

The in form David Laird did just enough to win, scoring an impressive 41.

Logan Giblett, Charlie Buemi and Jackson Broadbent all had 40.

Flynn Cocker was alone on 39, followed by Corey Gulvin and Evan Sewell on 38, Connor Mumme 37, David Broadbent 36, Greg Bell and Rhonda Annandale 35.

Chris Shea, George Tutavaha, Max Thomas, Trevor Graham and Dean Rakich were all on 34.

Thursday scroungers attracted a good field of 41, with Greg White taking out the double with wins in both the gross and nett.

White had 21 points for a two over 38 off the stick.

Paul Debenham was runner up, also on 21. John Jackson and Ray McGill had 20, followed by Chris Shea and Jim Larsen on 19, Eric Annandale and Phil Warburton 18.

Seventeen ladies played in the ninehole event on Wednesday.

Vicki Graham put in a good effort to return 19 points.

Val Riley was runner up on 18, Jodie Allison 17 and Peta Ellery and Sue Earnshaw were rewarded for 16.

Saturday is an 18-hole stableford for the QUADCAPS trophy.

Tuesday - leisure day sponsored by David Carter. Thursday is scroungers.

Triathlon set for Sunday at Minningup

TRIATHLETES will be in action on Sunday at Minningup Pool and Scenic Drive when the Bunbury Triathlon Club holds two events.

The first, an enticer event with a 250m swim, 10km ride and 2.5km run is for those who want to try lesser distances. The second, a sprint event with a 750m swim, 20km ride and 5km run, is for the more experienced triathletes. Non-members need to register before the day. Action gets underway at 7.30am.

The ladies played Busselton at home on February 7, with Collie scoring three of the four points on offer.

Rose Godfrey, Penny Valli, Glenice Kaurin and Lyn Mitchell lost 16 to 22. Rose Colgan, Kath McElroy, Kerry Scott and Heather Gibbs won 27 to 15.

This week, the ladies have a bye. The championship singles will be on again on February 23.

The championship fours and the South West League Championships are on in March. Please check the notice board.

MEAT PACK

There was a great turnout for Wednesday’s meat pack.

Pairs were played, with a change of partners for the second game.

Five players won both games with their scores carried forward from the first game. Winning with 4 plus 15 was Tom Edwards, from Jim Tyler with 4 plus 13 and Jamie Parker with 4 plus 11.

Fourth and fifth was a draw between Peter Kaurin and Jeff Crowe with 4 plus 10.

Community Bowls

The Figjam team was the round three winner. It was another good night of community bowls. The spider was won by Jodie from Incredibowls. The ladies’ touchers were won by Kirsty from Incredibowls, Anjee from Figjam and Jan from Incredibowls. The men's touchers winners were Shane from Derby Road, Adrian from Ballbreakers and Billy from Bendigo Bank.

Due to Collie Bowling Club’s twoday carnival, there will be no bowls on Wednesday and Thursday.

MEN’S PENNANTS

The men’s first division travelled to Dunsborough. Valdis Brojanowski, Jeff Crowe, Brian Bass and Rob Ferris lost 17 to 20.

The other team was made up of Wayne Simmonds, Kevin McKenzie, Ron Guilfoyle and Trevor Welsh. Collie nil to Dunsborough 4 points.

The fourth division played at Bus- selton. Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Jamie Godfrey and Ian Bushell won 32 to 14, and George Saggers, Peter Kaurin, Jim McElroy and Tom Gale won 19 to 14.

Collie 4 points to Busselton nil.

On Saturday, Collie’s first division played Busselton Black at home.

Rod Garner, Valdis Brojanowski, Tom Edwards and Garry Keep won 20 to 12. Trevor Welsh, Warrick Ferris, Rob Ferris and Ash Collins lost 17 to 20.

Ray Colgan, Ron Guilfoyle, Brian Bass and Jamie Parker lost 12 to 20.

Collie 1 point to Busselton 5 points.

The third division played Brunswick at home with Jamie Godfrey, Kevan McKenzie, Jim McElroy and Hans Wiggers losing 18 to 19.

Brian Butcher, Harley Johnston, Tom Gale and Jeff Crowe lost 19 to 29. Collie nil to Brunswick 4 points.

Sunday Scroungers

There was a good turnout on Sunday for scroungers.

Five rinks of fours were played, and the winners played in the final.

The winners in final order were Jamie Parker, Cheryle Brown, George Saggers tying with Barry Lowe and Max Cubic.

The highest scorer was Max Cubic and the consolation winner was Peter Virgin.

Karlee's head-on swim challenge

From back page Karlee said she is fundraising for enjoyment.

“I’ve always liked swimming,” she said.

She joined the Collie Swimming Club at the end of last year, which has provided her main source of training.

Karlee was inspired to participate after she saw the Super Swim Challenge on television.

Mrs Headley said they became aware of the challenge around the same time her daughter showed interest in swimming. “She’s stuck to her guns - there’s been no going back once she started,” Mrs Headley said.

Friends and family have also supported Karlee’s fundraiser by donating.

The challenge is from February 1 to 28, and donations go to providing special experiences for children in hospital.