Juniors show their stripes

Left, Shaun Popham (left) won the first year singles tournament beating Symon Morrice. Right, Willie Sellars (right) won the junior singles beating Shaun Popham in the final.

The Leigh Bowling Club completed several events and tournaments last month.

The junior singles was taken out by Willie Sellars after a tight final against Shaun Popham. Popham also featured in the first-year singles champs, but this time ran out the winner against Symon Morrice.

It is great to see the number of younger players competing enthusiastically and successfully in our club events.

Unfortunately, the weather again had an impact with the 1-8 year 2×2 pairs having to be postponed until later in the season.

The Wally Yovich Tournament that was postponed from earlier in the season was completed successfully with one of the Mangawhai teams finishing the winners.

Coming up, we have the Leigh invitational fours on Saturday, February 18. On the following Monday, February 20, the Kitty Hawkes Club will play with the locals for the Rod Seymour Trophy. The Kitty Hawkes travel around to play tournaments at a number of bowling clubs, with the profits raised donated to a local charity. Last year, we raised $2000 from this tournament, which was donated to the local St John.

On Sunday, February 26, the handicapped pairs will be played, followed by the drawn pairs on March 4.

The Cameron/Penney Tournament will be played on March 18, after having been twice postponed due to the weather.

Business house is planned to start later this month, possibly on Friday evenings. Details still to be confirmed.

New members, playing or social, are always welcome. Info: 021 423 144.