Bowls: Strong turnout for junior singles draw

Fifty-two entries have been received for the men's and women's Junior 1-5 Year Open Singles to be played this weekend. The Onerahi green had to be added to the venues after the big response.

Please note: Markers are required and each Club should be providing at least one marker for every two players entered. For conditions of play, check with your club or on the centre website. Reporting time at all venues is 8.30am. The draw is as follows:

Men at Whangarei Top Green: Barrie Jones (Whg); Patrick Lewis (Arapohue); Gary Sandford (Waipu); Ron Heaton (Mangawhai); Tony Cornish (Mangawhai); Murray Heaton (Mangawhai); Chris Mclaren (Kensington); Ross Hollingsworth (Mangawhai); Jason Webb (Arapohue); Jerry Pilmer (Mangawhai); Jeff Cleary (Mangawhai); Ray Greening (Mangawhai); Kelvin Bint (Hikurangi); Brian Wright (Mangawhai).

Men at Whangarei Bottom Green: Bruce Hayward (One Tree Pt); John Rynne (Mangawhai); Ray Wright (Onerahi); Alan Wheeler (Kensington); Rob Anderson (Mangawhai); Vaughan Tito (Mangawhai); Wayne Williams (Mangawhai); Gary Fraser (Kensington); Rob Cleaver (Mangawhai); Mark Brown (Waipu); George Mutch (Waipu); Glen Jones (Mangawhai).

Women at Hikurangi: D. Anderson (Mangawhai); M. Guttenbeil (Mangawhai); L. O'Neil (Kensington); L. Spratt (Ngunguru); J. Hollingsworth (Mangawhai); J. Payne (Kensington); H. Smeath (Waipu); L. Jones (Whangarei); V. Clyde (Waipu); J. Mitchell (Kensington); N. James (Hikurangi); J. Hardie (Ruawai); W. McGregor (One Tree Pt); S. Lauder (Hikurangi).

Women at Onerahi: G. Smith (Kensington); D. Robinson (Mangawhai); C. Todd (One Tree Pt); V. Christie (One Tree Pt); G. Clements (Arapohue); P. Hayward (One Tree Pt); J. Walker (Mangawhai); S. Dollimore (Kensington); J. Rutledge (Mangawhai); S. Epsom (Mangawhai); W. Wright (Mangawhai); D. Strawbridge (Kensington).

Post section play will be at Whangarei on Sunday. Reporting time is 8.30am.

Interclub action

The 1-5 Year Interclub Regional tournament will be held at the Hikurangi greens on May 11. Our Centre will be represented by the One Tree Point Bowling Club. Play starts at 9am.

Top honoursAwards nominations close on May 9. The criteria includes awards for: Club of the Year, Coach of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Player of the year, Young player of the year (under-25); Team/side of the year, Greenkeeper of the year, Service to Bowls award, Club Volunteer of the year.

Nominations are accepted from clubs and individuals.

Wanted to buy

A set of Henselite Masters Deluxe bowls, size 2 heavy. Please contact Pat on 437 7091.

Finals countdown

The Champion of Champion singles semi final and final for men will be held at Bowls Whangarei this Sunday commencing at 9.30am. This event was postponed when the weather played havoc with the tournament a fortnight ago.

Clubs still in the event are Whangarei, Dargaville, Maungaturoto and Waipu.