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HBA FOURS OPENING ROUND
The opening rounds of the HBA Championship Fours were held at Gumeracha Bowling Club on Friday 20th January 2023. A preliminary knockout round was held the previous evening – with the Woodside team victorious in a close encounter with Lobethal. The main draw on Friday night was held in cool conditions. Some players and spectators…
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HBA TRIPLES OPENING ROUNDS
The opening rounds of the HBA Championship triples were held at Uraidla Bowling Club on Friday 13th January 2023. A preliminary knockout round was held the previous evening – with the Oakbank team victorious in a surprise upset over the home side from Uraidla. The main draw on Friday night was held in ideal conditions. …
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SCHROEDER SHIELD SIDE
Congratulations to all players selected to represent the HBA in the forthcoming Schroeder Shield. Players will compete against representative sides from Lower Murray and Southern Mallee. The match will be held at Murray Bridge on Sunday 22nd January 2023 at 9.30am. Players should be in attendance no later than 9.00am so that Association shirts and…
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TALUNGA SHIELD 2023
The annual Talunga Shield match between HBA and Lower Murray Association was played in extremely hot conditions at the Oakbank Bowling Club. Seven teams from each Association competed over two matches, with the length of each match being reduced to eight ends to take into account the heat. During the first round the HBA won…
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NOLAN WALKER SHIELD SELECTION
Congratulations to all HBA players who have been selected as part of the Eastern Region team to compete in the Nolan Walker Shield. The Nolan Walker Shield will be held at McLaren Vale on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 9.15am – with sides from Region 6 competing against sides from Region 7. Lunch will be…
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VALE – PETER O’SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Members, It with much sadness that we advise of the passing of beloved HBA member Peter O’Shaughnessy. “Mopsy” was well known amongst the bowling community – a long standing member and life member of the Uraidla Bowling Club, and life member of the Bridgewater-Callington Raiders Football Club. A loveable larrikin, liked and respected by…
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TALUNGA SHIELD SIDES
Congratulations to all players selected to represent the HBA in the forthcoming Talunga Shield. The match will be held at the Oakbank Bowling Club on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 12.30pm – with seven teams of fours competing against representative sides from the Lower Murray Bowling Association. Two matches will be played –…
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HBA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022-2023
The draw has now been released for the 2022-2-23 HBA Champ of Champ events. The complete draw for Open Triples and Fours, and Men’s and Women’s Singles and Pairs – including times, venues, and schedule, are attached. 2023 CHAMP OF CHAMP TRIPLES, FOURS, PAIRS AND SINGLES Please note the format as prescribed by Bowls SA…
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BLUES TAKE OUT THE PRESIDENT’S CUP
The final night of the President’s Cup concluded in ideal conditions at the Mt. Barker Bowling Club. Defending champion Neville Mansell and his Green team took on Jamie Burt and the Blues for first and second place, while Scott Pittaway led the Reds against Mike Guerin’s Yellow side for third place honours. In the third…
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THIRD ROUND OF PRESIDENT’S CUP
The third round of the President’s Cup was held in ideal conditions at the Meadows Bowling Club on Friday night. Neville Mansell’s Green side secured top spot, with a straight sets win in the triples and pairs over Scott Pittaway’s Red side. Mansell skippered Alan Dunn and Brian Scown in the triples to defeat Butch…
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