Wanaka Bowling Club
Something to Smile About
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Kim Tilly and Jo Stock (skip) upset the highly rated Alexandra women Tina Jerrom and Yvonne McCutcheon in the final of the Tall Poppy Pairs on Sunday 20th October winning 24-10 at Alexandra.
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The first Open Tournament for Central Otago for the season commenced on Saturday with a full eight hours of play followed by more than six hours on Sunday. In the women's section there were 22 teams entered from around Central Otago with 4 women's teams entered from Wanaka. In the lineup were Amy Swain and Barb Wilson who were eliminated by their club mates in the semifinals 11-14. The women's team of Barbara Wilson and Jan Allen also played well to qualify for post section play. In the men's section there were 28 teams entered. Tom Malcolm and Richie Muir from Wanaka were eliminated in the semifinals by the Clyde men Conor Muir and Dave Chisholm 13-16.
Kim and Jo will now advance as the Central Otago representatives in the New Zealand Champ of Champs 2025 Women's pairs to be held in Hastings 15-17 August 2025. A great result for Wanaka.
Editors TV Pick
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Some good commentary and deliveries:
Singles womens match in the Australian State Playoff Champs 24 October. 25 shots up - Kristina Krstic (WA) vs Unayamee Moffatt (SA)​​ Click here for the You Tube Link
25 October: Men's Singles - Final25 shots up - Cody Packer (WA) vs Jay Bye-Norris (VIC)
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Coaching with Simon is going well attracting good numbers as seen in the video from 10th October.
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Simon says"Rain or sun we bowl. If it's really bad we will go inside"
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Beginners coaching with Marilyn finished on the 25th October. We are very grateful to Marilyn for giving our bowlers such a great start. All those participating have given glowing comments.​​​
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