Congratulations to Members of the Metung Bowls Club who competed in the EGBD Champion of Champions events for season 2018 – 2019.

Heather Twyerould came runner up in the Ladies Singles Champion of Champions held on the 27th January after playing 2 games prior to her final against her opponent who had a bye in the first round.

Richard Dooley & Jim Beale competed in the Mens Pairs whilst Dorothy Schroeder & Pauline Clearson competed in the Ladies Pairs in the EGBD Champion of Champions held on the 24th March.  Both pairs also came runners up.

Considering Metung is a small club and all our players were  up against Division 1 players from one of the big clubs in this region their achievement is fantastic.

Metung Bowls Club had something to celebrate on Presentation Night. Although we are one of the small clubs in the East Gippsland Bowls Division our members showed that we can compete with the big clubs, achieving runners up in the EGBD Ladies singles, Ladies Pairs and Mens Pairs championships. A Life Membership was also awarded on the night, to one of our members who has contributed much time and effort to the Club since joining the club in 2000. Congratulations David.

Pauline Clearson and Dorothy Schroeder were not only our club Ladies Pairs Champions but were also runners-up in the EGBD Ladies Pairs championships.

Richard Dooley was presented with his, and partner Jim Beale’s, awards for not only the club’s Men’s Pairs Championship but for runners-up in the EGBD Men’s Pairs championship by Vice President Dorothy Schroeder.

Heather Twyerould became our club Ladies Singles Championship this year as well as being runner-up in the EGBD Ladies Singles championship.

Despite stiff competition from the men President Peter Attard won the club’s Men’s Singles Championship.

Many years of dedication to the club were recognized when David Kelsey was awarded a Life Membership of the Metung Bowls Club.

Two of our Life Members – David Kelsey and Rae Whelan

Club Champions Heater Twyerould & Peter Attard with their trophies.

Players from Metung Bowls Club travelled to Swifts Creek on the 14th April to participate in the annual challenge with the Tambo Valley Bowls Club for the Tambo Valley Shield. The day is mainly about enjoying the game but we were lucky enough to beat Tambo Valley on their own turf so we have brought the shield back home again. Thanks to everyone at Tambo Valley BC for a wonderful day, for the camaraderie and for the delicious lunch you put on for us.

Metung Bowls Club welcomed a contingent from the Leopold Sports Club who visited on the 30th April.  The visitors enjoyed a lunch of hearty soup and dessert before undertaking two short games of bowls during the afternoon with members of the Metung Bowls Club.

Players from Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Lindenow, Bruthen, Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance & Bairnsdale Golf bowls clubs participated in the Metung Bowls Club’s President’s Invitational Day on Thursday 21st March.  The day was generously sponsored by Metung Discount Pharmacy, The Anchorage B & B, and AJ & AL Beale Builders.  Two games of twelve ends were played, one before and the other after a lunch of BBQ’d meat with salad and scalloped potatoes, followed by a dessert of either home made apple pie, chocolate or raspberry cheesecake. (Many players stated that they came as much for the delicious meal as the game).

Following the second game an afternoon tea of fresh fruit, cheese and crackers was enjoyed whilst the raffle was drawn and the presentations were made.

1st game winners were a team from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club:  Lorna Tiziani, L Clare, H Todd & R Natzol.

Second game winners were a team from Metung Bowls Club.  (Left to right):   John Miller, Ken Warner, Cheryl Warner & Alex Dunbar.

The overall runners up were representatives from the Executive of the East Gippsland Bowls Division.  (Left to right):    Don Cameron (Bairnsdale Golf BC), John Kool (Lakes Entrance BC), Fay Lewis & John Lewis (Bruthen BC).

The overall winners on the day were another team from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club:        Margaret Brandhoj, Kel Brandhoj, Benny Rosati & Lena Rosati.

On Tuesday 19th March we hosted an afternoon of bowls for the Waverley Probus Club.  Many members had never bowled before, so this was a new experience.  Metung Club members provided some tuition and guidance and a fun game ensued. The game was followed by an afternoon tea of fresh scones and cake before a lighthearted presentation to the winners took place.