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SECOND NIGHT OF PRESIDENT’S CUP
The HBA President’s Cup continued last Friday night, with the Woodside Bowling Club hosting the event. Six sides (comprising five players each) will battle out in a pairs and triples format over four weeks of competition. Cindy Falco’s “Annoying Orange” side took on Sheryle Joseph’s “Goldfinger” side in a very close match up. Neville Mansell…
READ MOREPITCHER SHIELD SIDE 2023
Congratulations to the HBA ladies selected to represent our association in the upcoming Pitcher Shield. The event will be held at Jervois Bowling Club on Friday1st December 2023 – with representative teams from HBA competing in a fours format against sides from Lower Murray and Southern Mallee Associations. Teams are as follows: TEAM 1 TEAM…
READ MOREOPENING NIGHT OF PRESIDENT’S CUP
The annual HBA President’s Cup commenced last Friday night at the Meadows Bowling Club. Six sides (comprising five players each) will battle out in a pairs and triples format over four weeks of competition. Cindy Falco’s “Annoying Orange” side took on Val Deeble’s “Yellow Jacks” in the opening round. Geoff Deeble opened the scoring for…
READ MOREPRESIDENT’S CUP 2023
The draft has now been completed for the President’s Cup 2023 – set to get underway on Friday 17th November 2023. Congratulations to all players selected in the following sides: VAL DEEBLE(YELLOW) CINDY FALCO(ORANGE) SHERYLE JOSEPH(GOLD) BUTCH MIK(RED) TONY MIK (GREEN) BRIAN SCOWN(BLUE) Geoff Deeble Neville Mansell David Wuttke Scott Pittaway David Freebairn Jamie Burt…
READ MOREBOWLS RULES REMINDER
The HBA Committee have become aware that there are a number of players (both new and experienced) who are unaware of a number of aspects of the rules of the game. This is just a brief reminder that all players should be familiar with the following: POSITION OF PLAYERS The position of players on the…
READ MORESCHROEDER SHIELD 2023 AND NOLAN WALKER SHIELD 2024
Nominations are now open for selection in the Schroeder Shield and Nolan Walker Shield matches. SCHROEDER SHIELD AND NOLAN WALKER The Schroeder Shield match between HBA, Lower Murray, and Southern Mallee will be held at the Mannum Bowling Club on Sunday 17th December 2023 – with 32 players required to field eight rinks. The Nolan…
READ MOREPRESIDENT’S CUP 2023
After the huge success last season of the President’s Cup, the event is set to return in November and December 2023. The structure of the event will remain the same – with selected captains leading four sides over four nights in a multi format competition. Last year’s sides consisted of five players, comprising teams of…
READ MORELORNA ROWLEY SHIELD SELECTION
Congratulations to all bowlers selected to represent Eastern Region in the forthcoming Lorna Rowley Shield. The match will be played at the Murray Bridge Bowling Club on Tuesday 14th November 2023 – with players to be present no later than 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Lunch will be provided – with the cost for HBA…
READ MOREVALE: DEAN HANNA
It is with great sadness that members are advised of the recent passing of Dean Hanna. Dean was a long standing member of the Gumeracha Bowling Club, and heavily involved with the Gumeracha Football Club, and other local community groups. Poor health had prevented his involvement in bowls in recent years, but he will be…
READ MOREHBA PROGRAM 2023-2024
The program for the HBA 2023-2024 season has now been finalised. All Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday pennant fixtures have been uploaded into Bowlslink – and are available to view via the results portal. Copies of the program book cover and insert are attached, however hard copies will be distributed to the clubs throughout the coming…
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