Sixteen Years Ago.
7 – 12 – 09
Of interest at both the Edwards Cup and Bernie Bigg venues was the announcement that United is to amalgamate with Barrington. It is to be hoped that the new club of Barrington-United will still play in these wonderful competitions.
Thirteen Years Ago.
2 – 12 – 12
Multiple Pairs. Winners: Gordon Whale and June Smith.
18 teams participated in the club’s second multiple pairs tournament held in fine and very warm weather. Temperatures were in the 30s and the water took a hammering.
A good tournament although some of the aged challenged found the continual changing of ends in one of the disciplines somewhat tiring.
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Eleven Years Ago
5 – 12 – 14
Meetings with Elmwood have allowed the two clubs to have combined teams and for the juniors especially this allows them to be involved in more competitive bowls.
Thanks to Allan Reid and Marie Bibbey who worked hard to make this happen.
Thanks too to Lorraine McLeod of Bowls New Zealand who chaired the meetings with Elmwood: 1 x junior 7s 1 x junior pairs 1 x 8s [ladies] 1 x 2/3s [ladies midweek]
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Ten Years Ago.
5 – 12 – 15
In a ladies’ pairs championship game at St. Albans-Merivale the game had moved to virtually half way when they realized they were playing four bowls instead of three. The correction was made and the game continued correctly!!!!!!
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Nine Years Ago.
5 – 12 – 16
The Irish and American teams took the opportunity for practise on their day off.
It was good to see some quality bowling at no cost!!! Many thought the gate prices a trifle exorbitant so didn’t attend. Interesting though that the international games played at the beginning of the year had no entry fee and were still poorly attended.
Seven Years Ago.
7 _ 9 – 12 – 18
The inaugural Canterbury Fives Tournament was held from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th December.
Women at Fendalton, men at Burnside. Playoffs held on Sunday at Burnside.
First winners, Kaikorai
In the Canterbury Fives Bev Morel, Sherrie Cottle, Chris Kibblewhite, Fiona Frew and Tania Woodham got 5th but unfortunately just missed out with the top four qualifying. Lois Grey, Pam Phair, Lynne Brown. Pam Rowley and Lesley Campbell got 6th. Great effort from both teams.
The men’s team of Stephen Ditfort, Paul McKinnel, Don Baker, John Mears and Liam Eathorne finished 11th.
Five Years Ago.
7 – 12 – 20
Edwards Cup
On a sweltering day games were called off after 12 ends. Temperature was at least 29º. Not much fun in those conditions.
EP Blue v BU D. Vujcich 16 – 5 W. Leney 3 – 13 B. Prouting 12 – 12
EP Gold v Fen T. Sandrey 5 – 15 P. Felton 6 – 10 A. Reid 10 – 10
Points till 7/12 EP Blue 23 BU 21 Fen 21 EP Gold 19
Two Years Ago
6 – 12 – 22
Mandy Boyd was featured on 7 Sharp! The show did a piece on her Wedding Painting.
Did you watch it? Fascinating. What a talented artist.
Not a bad bowler either!!
One Year Ago.
1 – 12 – 24
It was with great pleasure that we confirmed that Elmwood Park will be making their debut in the 2024 Ultimate Bowls Championship event, being held in Melbourne on 1-6 December 2024. A huge thank you to Gary Lawson for being the driver behind this!! He will be joined by our own Kelvin Scott and Australian superstar Nick Cahill, as they take on the world’s best under the big top at the Dandenong Club in Melbourne.
8 – 12 – 24
EPBC entered a U5 sevens side to compete in the upcoming Canterbury Junior Sevens, with sectional play scheduled for Sunday 8th December at Parklands BC.
This is the first time in recent history that the club has been in a position to enter a side in the competition, which is extremely pleasing. We have approximately 20, U5 full members currently at the club, which shows the strength and depth that the club is currently building.
U5 Team.
Singles. Seddon Jury-Jane Pairs. Chris Waldron (skip) Lukas Jury (lead)
Fours. Steve Cooke (skip) Phil Smith (third) Dale Johnstone (second) Matt Lewis (lead)
Manager/Reserve. Lloyd Foster
