Set in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, the Hills Bowling Association encompasses clubs from the heart of the region’s wine and hospitality industries.
The Association comprises ten clubs – stretching from Meadows near the southern vales, to Mt. Pleasant on the edge of the Barossa Valley. All clubs boast excellent facilities – and are each in close proximity to some of South Australia’s most inviting food and wine venues. With most clubs little more than 35 minutes from the city – why not join the relaxed atmosphere of the country lawn bowls community.
Despite the false start last week due to inclement weather, the HBA Women’s Grand Final was played out in glorious conditions at the Woodside Bowling Club on Thursday. Each rink had already completed three ends before play was suspended last week, with Lobethal holding a three shot advantage. Lobethal’s Sandy Weinert got off to a...
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The Saturday pennant grand finals were played out in glorious conditions at the Mt. Barker and Lenswood clubs on the weekend. In Division I, Uraidla came from fourth spot on the ladder, defeating Mt. Barker and Lobethal, on their way to a grand final berth. While Woodside’s comprehensive victory over Lobethal in the second semi...
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The changeable and unseasonable weather continued to play havoc with bowls – as the Thursday Women’s Grand Final at Woodside was postponed due to wet weather. Play commenced just prior to 10.00am, but as the rain became heavier, the Umpire of the Day made the decision to call all bowlers off the green. After the...
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The Wednesday grand finals were completed in near perfect conditions at the Hahndorf Bowling Club. Reigning premiers Lobethal started as favourites in their Division I match – and were keen to avenge their Saturday departure at the hands of opponents Uraidla. Absence of Lobethal skipper Darren Stanbury may have buoyed Uraidla’s hopes, but Roger Jarman...
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