Lots of Years Ago.
21 – 2 – 50.
First women’s half day tournament held at he St. Albans Bowling Club. Entrance fee was two shillings per player and twenty teams participated. This included two teams from St. Albans.
Sixteen Years Ago.
16 – 2 – 10
The Gary Lawson four get their punishments for the misconduct charges.
Lawson was fined $5000, the rest $1000. They have no suspension but Lawson has been suspended for six months.
They have stated their intention to appeal.
Fourteen Years Ago.
22 – 2 – 10
Last Bernie Bigg at United. United was closing and amalgamating with Barrington and forming Barrington United.
Fifteen Years Ago.
22 – 2 – 11
Christchurch was rocked again by another strong and particularly violent earthquake at 12.50pm. It was a bitter pill to swallow for those who may have been close to getting over the September one. It certainly put the game of bowls into perspective. Once again the club buildings escaped any major damage.
Twelve Years Ago.
19 – 2 – 14
For the second time this week a St. Albans-Merivale team won by default. In the 7s Rangoria didn’t front, apparently thought they had a bye. They apparently were using an old out of date draw!!!!
Oh dear!!!! They wouldn’t be the first or he last to do that!!
And how many times too have 8 and10 team draws been confused?????
Or not checked up to see if the draw had been updated!!!
Seven Years Ago.
21/22 – 2 – 19
This year the Canterbury Centre introduced a new tournament, the Canterbury Mixed Fours, with each team consisting of 2 men and 2 women. Three Elmwood Park teams qualified for post section play.
The team of Bev Morel, Bruce Humphreys, Sheree Cottle and Pete Morel reached the quarter finals to be defeated by Noel Alexander.
The team of Paul McKinnel, Pam Phair, MaryAnn Johnstone and Neil Johnstone reached the semi final to be defeated also by Noel Alexander.
The team of John Mears, Dave Vujcich, Lois Grey and Theresa Woodham have reached the final where they will play Noel Alexander, Rangiora, on the finals weekend of April 13 – 14.
Congratulations to all the participants, a great effort.
Six Years Ago.
17 – 2 – 20
Edwards Cup:
Played at Barrington United on a very hot afternoon. Because of the heat only 12 ends were played. Three very close games with positions on table remaining the same
Elmwood Blue 1½ Elmwood Gold 1½
B.Prouting 8 P.Felton 9 W.Leney 11 N.Johnstone 11 R.Wear 11 S. Greenland 10
Barrington United 1 Fendalton 2
Points till 17/2: EP Blue 52 BU 46 EP Gold 37 Fen 33
Three Years Ago.
16 – 2 – 23
Chiller: Donald Place.
The hot weather in early February caused issues to the outside chiller motor unit. Due to the age, the cost to repair and that we are close to moving into the Heaton St. clubrooms, it has been decided not to repair this. No keg beer will be able to be sold at Donald Place, bottled beer only.
18 – 2 – 23
A long hot day. Those having byes and winning by default would be rather pleased to avoid a double header.
Women’s premier 7s pm game, EP v Lincoln, had to be rescheduled as several of Lincoln’s team contracted covid.
In the morning AC8s Div 3 played Rangiora, a game in which the winner would be in a good position on the points table. According to one of EP’s team Rangiora used members of a higher graded team to ensure the win. Unsubstantiated but disappointing if true.
One Year Ago.
23 – 2 – 25
Sunday morning. Final day of the national fours. 8 games to be played. 4 have EP members involved, What an achievement!!!!
Bronze medallists.
It was great to see a full club team get through to the last 8.
