The heat has definitely set in. We had a very good taste of what’s the come over the weekend. Sweltering heat didn’t stop our bowlers taking to the grass though, especially after a rough start to our Summer Nines campaign, the teams had something to prove in Round 2!
SUMMER NINES
The Results page for Summer Nines is now up and running. You can view all the results each week as they come out, as well as the ladder, and you can also get your own copy of the Conditions of Play. Take a look: https://mckenziepark.com.au/summer-nines-2023/
After a rocky start in Round 1, all three teams set out to make amends. It was going to be a tough ask, with all three teams playing strong clubs.
Division Blue played Coolangatta at home. They were not going to let Cooly go home with the win. All rinks playing phenomenally overall with two rinks winning and one ending up with a hard fought draw.
Summer Nines BLUE – Round 2
Blue now jumps into third spot on the ladder and play Broadbeach this week at Broadbeach. This will be a good game and a great opportunity for supporters to get out and about whilst cheering our team on!
Division White had a little contiki tour out to Mermaid to play an always formidable opponent. Again though, McKenzie Park coming out of a loss had something to prove and made sure Mermaid felt the full wrath of a solid team.
Summer Nines WHITE – Round 2
At home this coming week against Musgrave Hill, you can bet your bottom dollar that White is going to come out roaring and will want to take the win and move up from fourth on the ladder into a more stable position.
Division Purple unfortunately took a loss against Southport at home. Although the overall score blew out a bit, two rinks played really well with the blokes on rink 8 – Greg Bisset, Greg Lucas & John Catlow working extraordinarily well together and displaying some fantastic bowls. John Catlow especially throwing down some absolute pearlers.
Summer Nines PURPLE – Round 2
We can probably expect to see some changes to the team this week a they jet off to Mermaid Beach and are in dire need of a win to get them off the bottom of the ladder and start racking up some points.
Check out all the fixtures for Summer Nines here: https://mckenziepark.com.au/fixtures/
SUMMER NINES TEAMS – ROUND 3
We have been given the teams list for Round 3;
Division WHITE VS Musgrave Hill
| POSITION | TEAM ONE | TEAM TWO | TEAM THREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip | John McMahon | Colleen Willis | Mark Fitzpatrick |
| 2nd | Graeme Geary | Josh White | Ray Collins |
| Lead | Craig Brown | Narelle Foster | Tony Price |
| Manager: Bob Chessor | Reserve: Bob Chessor |
Played at McKenzie Park – Meet at Club by 8:15AM
Division BLUE VS Broadbeach
| POSITION | TEAM ONE | TEAM TWO | TEAM THREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip | Neil Agar | Doug Powell | Wes Holmes |
| 2nd | Ian Godson | Scott Warby | Kyle Asquith |
| Lead | Glen Holmes | Lorraine Frankland | Rod Brown |
| Manager: Lyn Montgomery | Reserve: Lyn Montgomery |
Played at Broadbeach – Meet at Club by 7:45AM
Division PURPLE VS Mermaid Beach
| POSITION | TEAM ONE | TEAM TWO | TEAM THREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip | John Catlow | Russell Hewitt | Glenn Ferguson |
| 2nd | Greg Lucas | Mike Curd | Adam Heiler |
| Lead | Greg Bisset | Rob Crewdson | Gary Mackay |
| Manager: David Spies | Reserve: Scott Swan |
Played at Mermaid Beach – Meet at Club by 7:45AM
MIXED PAIRS
We are down to the Final now, and what a game it will be. Karen Baker & Josh White VS Craig Brown & Colleen Willis. Both teams running through the competition with some very convincing wins, and all four players in fine form. It is going to be a fantastic game and one worth watching. Get down to the club 12:30PM Saturday the 28th and watch the fireworks fly as the always entertaining Craig & Colleen take on the consistent duo of Karen & Josh!
See the road to the finals here: https://mckenziepark.com.au/results-2/mixed-pairs-2023/
Good luck everyone for the week ahead and have fun!