Three bowlers stamped their authority on the Zone Fourteen Championships played at Park Beach over the weekend. Westport's Shane Globits and Peter Taylor and Park Beach's Cory Daley all walked away with two titles across the two days, with eight different events decided.
Saturday morning saw the opening events commence, with the Senior singles contested between Westport's Bruce Anderson and the host club's Phil Toy, Phil overcoming a slow start to post a solid victory and book a berth in the state finals.
The open triples event saw the host club again represented, this time by John Bain, Mark Menzies and Cory Daley, against Bryce Stewart, Peter Taylor and Shane Globits of Wetstport. An unfortunate drive that allowed the Park Beach side to score a six proved the catalyst for the home team to make a break that was too much for the visitors to run down.
Stewart, Taylor and Globits were able to restore their pride when teaming with Greg Brims in the afternoon, as they squared off against another Park Beach side, this time being Neil Williams in his first zone final, John Bennett, Phil Toy searching for his second crown of the day and Laurie Morris. Westport scored a valuable multiple late in the match to seal the win.
Sunday morning saw all three pairs finals played. In the Reserve final the combatants appeared to be perfectly matched with Rob Goodsir and Don Gambrill from Woolgoolga going toe to toe with Lake Cathie's John Roberts and Des Hancox. In a tight finish, it was Roberts and Hancox who prevailed.
The Senior final turned out to be a fizzer with the Sawtell combination of Ray Cridge and Paul Bartholomew dominating for the duration against the experienced Westport duo Col Baldwin and Bruce Anderson.
The open event looked as though there was going to be a boilover on the cards, with Woolgoolga's Dave Valentine and Shayne Dodd taking an early commanding lead against Westport's Taylor and Globits, playing in their third final for the weekend. Leading by ten at one point the Woopi boys were looking the goods however a tactical change up from Globits, shortening the length to minimum distance allowed the match to turn back to their favour. A late charge seemed imminent before a Globits drive sunk the jack on the second last end and saw the Westport duo claim their second title of the weekend.
Sunday afternoon saw Globits walking out in his fourth final in the zone singles against Park Beach's Cory Daley, and in the reserve singles final, Woolgoolga's Hans Katala playing Kew's Jock Wyper.
In the reserves Katala found his rhythm first to establish a break which he was able to hold all the way to the finish.
The open event was a battle of tactics early, Daley scoring on mid to long ends, and Globits gaining ascendency on the shorter lengths. With the score at 12-10 in his favour Daley managed to score two multiples in succession to open a break. Globits continued to attempt to make in roads on the lead with short ends, however Daley was clearly finishing the stronger, playing his favoured length to stretch his lead and take out the blue ribbon event.
Shane should be commended for the manner in which he played, having competed all weekend, whilst suffering from a virus which was clearly sapping his energy come Sunday afternoon.
Results for the weekend:
Singles:
Open:
C Daley Def S Globits 31-14
Senior:
P Toy Def B Anderson 31-19
Reserve:
H Katala Def J Wyper 31-19
Pairs:
Open:
P Taylor, S Globits Def D Valentine, S Dodd 22-16
Senior:
R Cridge, P Bartholomew Def C Baldwin, B Anderson 20-13
Reserve:
J Roberts, D Hancox Def R Goodsir, D Gambrill 19-15
Triples:
J Bain, M Menzies & C Daley
Def
B Stewart, P Taylor & S Globits 29-10
Fours:
B Stewart, G Brims, P Taylor & S Globits
Def
N Williams, J Bennett, P Toy & L Morris 23-15.
Til Next time...
Chippy
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
District Triples Decided
After a horror week of weather the skies cleared just in time for the final of the Mid North Coast Singles to be played at host club Scotts Head last Saturday.
Park Beach was assured of a winner, with both finalists coming from the strong club.
Both sides refused to give an inch in the opening ends, the score even at 13 all after 15 ends. A crucial four scored on the 16th end proved the catalyst for Cory Daley's side of John Bain and Mark Menzies to establish dominance and a match winning lead, finishing nine clear of Wayne Rowbottom, Terry Kadwell and skipper Don Wood, the score 26-17.
For Mark Menzies it was a case of fourth time lucky, having reached mid north coast finals on three previous occasions since moving to the district. Mark is a prominent winner in the Armidale area however this was his first success on the MNC. Daley and Bain have now racked up three triples crowns, this being the second as a team, funnily enough Bain claiming his other title with a win over a side skipped by Daley back in 2004 also hosted by Scotts Head.
Kadwell and Rowbottom have both won this event in recent years with different partners, Rowbottom a winner with Daley in 2006, Kadwell a winner in 2005. Wood is a multiple champion having lifted the trophy in 2009, 2007 and also all the way back in 1988! The number of titles held by these finalists is a clear indicator of just how important experience is in these state qualifying events...
Bain, Menzies and Daley will now compete at Park Beach this coming weekend for the zone title against Westport's Bryce Stewart, Peter Taylor and Shane Globits. All zone finals are scheduled this weekend at Park Beach, with Westport's Shane Globits set for a big weekend, competing in the open singles, pairs, triples, and fours!
Clubmate Peter Taylor will join him in all three team disciplines. Multiple starters for the Mid North Coast include Daley, who will also contest the open singles, and Phil Toy who was a district winner in the fours and Senior Singles.
Good Luck to all involved and results will be posted as they come to hand...
Cheers,
Chippy
Ps: Other major tournaments were held over the Long weekend however results have not been provided. Please please please send me your results, whether they be club championships, tournaments or whatever! My email is attached to this website!
Park Beach was assured of a winner, with both finalists coming from the strong club.
Both sides refused to give an inch in the opening ends, the score even at 13 all after 15 ends. A crucial four scored on the 16th end proved the catalyst for Cory Daley's side of John Bain and Mark Menzies to establish dominance and a match winning lead, finishing nine clear of Wayne Rowbottom, Terry Kadwell and skipper Don Wood, the score 26-17.
For Mark Menzies it was a case of fourth time lucky, having reached mid north coast finals on three previous occasions since moving to the district. Mark is a prominent winner in the Armidale area however this was his first success on the MNC. Daley and Bain have now racked up three triples crowns, this being the second as a team, funnily enough Bain claiming his other title with a win over a side skipped by Daley back in 2004 also hosted by Scotts Head.
Kadwell and Rowbottom have both won this event in recent years with different partners, Rowbottom a winner with Daley in 2006, Kadwell a winner in 2005. Wood is a multiple champion having lifted the trophy in 2009, 2007 and also all the way back in 1988! The number of titles held by these finalists is a clear indicator of just how important experience is in these state qualifying events...
Bain, Menzies and Daley will now compete at Park Beach this coming weekend for the zone title against Westport's Bryce Stewart, Peter Taylor and Shane Globits. All zone finals are scheduled this weekend at Park Beach, with Westport's Shane Globits set for a big weekend, competing in the open singles, pairs, triples, and fours!
Clubmate Peter Taylor will join him in all three team disciplines. Multiple starters for the Mid North Coast include Daley, who will also contest the open singles, and Phil Toy who was a district winner in the fours and Senior Singles.
Good Luck to all involved and results will be posted as they come to hand...
Cheers,
Chippy
Ps: Other major tournaments were held over the Long weekend however results have not been provided. Please please please send me your results, whether they be club championships, tournaments or whatever! My email is attached to this website!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
District Triples 2011
After four tough rounds just two teams remain in the 2011 MNC Triples championship, being hosted by Scotts Head Bowling Club.
Park Beach will provide both finalists, despite some spirited efforts from teams from Sawtell and Stuarts Point. With the field whittled down to the last eight sides for this morning's play, Park Beach still had two entrants remaining, Stuarts Point had the one and Sawtell appeared to be on track to have both finalists as they did in 2010, providing the remaining five quarter finalists.
P T Clarke and team were the first to advance to the semi finals, overcoming club mates skippered by J Franck 37-15 after leading 30-2. Junior Mitchell Clarke should be commended leading for Franck, directly against his father Peter. It won't be too long before Mitchell is on the happy side of the scoreboard against dad if this mornings match is any indication.
Park Beach's Don Wood and co battled all the way with Sawtell's Ian Weldon and managed to win a tight finish 24-21 to book a berth against P T Clarke in the semi. Stuarts Point's young guns skippered by Andy King broke clear with ten ends remaining against Sawtell Phil Hall and team, however had to hold off a late comeback to advance, winning 28/24. Finally, the 2011 open singles finalists met again, with a similar result, Park Beach's Cory Daley and side too consistent for Sawtell's Graham Green and team, claiming the clash 30-13.
In the first semi final, Wayne Rowbottom, Terry Kadwell and Don Wood established their dominance early against what had been the form team in the event, namely Peter Clarke, Ben Sutton and P T Clarke. It was a lead they never surrendered earning a place in the final with a 24-11 victory. Terry Kadwell proved to be the difference, continually giving his team the advantage.
The second semi final by contrast saw the momentum shift on a couple of occasions. Park Beach's John Bain, Mark Menzies and Cory Daley opened an early buffer leading 10-3 against brothers Dale and Jake Jeffery, skipped by Andy King and looked to be well in control, however King showed why he is regarded as one of the brightest talents in the zone, continually converting heads to level the score, and with the Jeffery brothers also finding their range they moved to a 14-10 lead. A change from short to maximum length ends however saw the momentum shift again, the experience of the Park Beach side proving the difference as they raced away to an unassailable lead. King and Co restored some pride with a couple of multiple scores in the last two ends of the match, the final score 27-20 in Daleys favour.
The final will be postponed due to player involvement next weekend in the Australian indoor singles qualifying, and is expected to be played on Saturday 18/06.
Cheers,
Chippy
Park Beach will provide both finalists, despite some spirited efforts from teams from Sawtell and Stuarts Point. With the field whittled down to the last eight sides for this morning's play, Park Beach still had two entrants remaining, Stuarts Point had the one and Sawtell appeared to be on track to have both finalists as they did in 2010, providing the remaining five quarter finalists.
P T Clarke and team were the first to advance to the semi finals, overcoming club mates skippered by J Franck 37-15 after leading 30-2. Junior Mitchell Clarke should be commended leading for Franck, directly against his father Peter. It won't be too long before Mitchell is on the happy side of the scoreboard against dad if this mornings match is any indication.
Park Beach's Don Wood and co battled all the way with Sawtell's Ian Weldon and managed to win a tight finish 24-21 to book a berth against P T Clarke in the semi. Stuarts Point's young guns skippered by Andy King broke clear with ten ends remaining against Sawtell Phil Hall and team, however had to hold off a late comeback to advance, winning 28/24. Finally, the 2011 open singles finalists met again, with a similar result, Park Beach's Cory Daley and side too consistent for Sawtell's Graham Green and team, claiming the clash 30-13.
In the first semi final, Wayne Rowbottom, Terry Kadwell and Don Wood established their dominance early against what had been the form team in the event, namely Peter Clarke, Ben Sutton and P T Clarke. It was a lead they never surrendered earning a place in the final with a 24-11 victory. Terry Kadwell proved to be the difference, continually giving his team the advantage.
The second semi final by contrast saw the momentum shift on a couple of occasions. Park Beach's John Bain, Mark Menzies and Cory Daley opened an early buffer leading 10-3 against brothers Dale and Jake Jeffery, skipped by Andy King and looked to be well in control, however King showed why he is regarded as one of the brightest talents in the zone, continually converting heads to level the score, and with the Jeffery brothers also finding their range they moved to a 14-10 lead. A change from short to maximum length ends however saw the momentum shift again, the experience of the Park Beach side proving the difference as they raced away to an unassailable lead. King and Co restored some pride with a couple of multiple scores in the last two ends of the match, the final score 27-20 in Daleys favour.
The final will be postponed due to player involvement next weekend in the Australian indoor singles qualifying, and is expected to be played on Saturday 18/06.
Cheers,
Chippy
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