HBA CHAMP OF CHAMP PAIRS AT LENSWOOD

This Friday night (17th Feburary) the opening rounds of both men’s and women’s Champ of Champ pairs will be played at the Lenswood Bowling Club.

The twilight events have proved very successful – however, the HBA is mindful that the pairs format of 2/2/2/2 bowls played over 15 ends can drag on a bit.  It is also preferable if the majority of matches can be played early in the evening, with the latter rounds played under the best possible lighting conditions available at the host club.

Accordingly, having conferred with the Lenswood club about it’s lighting,  some minor amendments have been made to the draw.

In the men’s section – the Woodside vs Uraidla match will be brought forward to start at 5.30pm.  The second round match between Mt. Barker vs Meadows will remain scheduled at 7.00pm – but will be shifted to rink 2.

In the women’s section – the Oakbank vs Lobethal match will be brought forward to start at 5.30pm.  The second round match between Meadows vs Gumeracha will remain scheduled to start at 7.00pm – but will be shifted to rink 4.

If this causes any of the clubs involved any difficulty, please contact the Association Secretary Terry Stephen as soon as possible.

Please note that the actual draw remains the same – except two matches will start earlier, to ensure that the four remaining evening matches can be played under the best lights at Lenswood.

An amended copy of the program is attached.

REVISED CHAMP OF CHAMP PAIRS 2023

As usual, the host club will be making hot food available from 5.00pm onwards – with traditional Cuban sandwiches, grilled on the barbecue, with pulled pork, ham, cheese, capsicum, mayo and dilled cucumber – at $6.00 each.  Tito’s Bar will be open throughout the evening – with special’s on Cuban rum, tequilla cocktails, and Corona beers.

Please note that Oakbank men and Woodside women will be meeting opponents who have already played a first round match – and therefore will be entitled to practice on a neutral rink (subject to availability) prior to the match.