The new club pairs champions won the final in a closely fought affair again Laurie Hodder and Dave Coltman.

The game was deadlocked until the final few ends when the winners pulled away to take the crown 23-14.

The minor singles was also run and won on the day with Wade Eaton beating Bill Dodwell 31-22.

SENIORS three bowls open pairs tournament organiser Kevin Moore was delighted with the turn-out for the inaugural over-60s seniors open pairs tournament held at the Bowral Bowling Club in June.

Despite a few late withdrawals from the Bathurst region due to the snowy conditions, 34 teams from throughout the district and beyond braved the cold weather to take part in the event.

The resounding success of the tournament ensured it would be on again next year, although it will probably be played in March in an effort to avoid the winter weather.

Bundanoon pair Richard Colley and Bob Lane braved the cold conditions to take the tournament with a score of 6+32.

Second place was claimed by Bowral’s Jeff Richardson and Don Chapman (6+29) and third went to John Hanna and Nick Bignell (6+25) from Dapto.

Robertson’s Pat Cleary and Erick Pull (6+9) finished fourth.

The Bowral Bowling Club would like to thank major sponsors Moss Vale Motor Group and Eistreich Jewellers for their generosity and to all other local participating businesses for their support.