Club News – Updated 15/3/2025

April 2025

• 2/4/2025 – April Triples

March 2025

• 16/3/2025 – Club Presentations – 3 p.m.

• 5/3/2025 – Rotary Club/Terang B.C. March Triples

February 2025

• 3/2/2025 – Rd 3 – MacQueens Funerals Corporate Cup
• 4/2/2025 – Final Rd – Midweek Pennant.
• 5/2/2025 – February Triples
• 8/2/2025 – Final Rd – Weekend Pennant
• 10/2/2025 – Rd 4 – MacQueens Funerals Corporate Cup
• 17/2/2025 – Rd 5 – MacQueens Funerals Corporate Cup
• 20/2/2025 – Margaret Sumner Memorial 4s Tournament
• 21/2/2025 – Rd 6 – MacQueens Funerals Corporate Cup

January 2025

• 4/1/2025 – Club A and B Grade Singles finals.
• 13/1/2025 – Rd 1 – MacQueens Funerals Corporate Challenge.
• 14/1/2025 – Midweek Pennant resumes.
• 14/1/2025 – Tuesday Social Pennant resumes.
• 18/1/2025 – Weekend Pennant resumes.
• 20/1/2025 – Rd 2 – MacQueens Funerals Corporate Challenge.
• 27/1/2025 – Kevin Lee Invitation Men’s 4s.

2025 Corporate Challenge

2 rounds to go in the MacQueens Funerals Corporate Challenge. Both will be played this week. 4 teams remain undefeated.

Thanks to Scanlon’s Dairy Centre who have kindly donated a portable fridge to be raffled off this Friday.

Scanlon’s Dairy Centre

Div 5 Weekend Semi Final -15/2/2025

Well done to our Div 5 team who put on an impressive display at Lawn Tennis in their semi final clash with Warrnambool Yellow.

Final score 53 – 25. Both rinks winning 34 – 9 and 19 – 16.

Well done to all players.

Team

Jenny Fowler, Dawn Hilton, Graham Arkinstall and Des Hilton.

Rachel Wass, Norm Wynd, Jim Forssman and Kevin Stanley.

The team will take on City Purple in the Preliminary Final on Saturday, 22nd Feb at Lawn Tennis.

Club Update – 9/2/2025

Hi everyone,

All Terang Bowling Clubs Members are expected to play the game in a supportive, encouraging and positive manner.

“Be Positive, Be Respectful, Be Supportive”.

 The 2024/25 Pennant season is all but over. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this year’s season of bowls. Thanks to our committee, selectors, managers, umpires, players, grounds committee and organisers for ensuring we were able to participate in the 3 Pennant competitions this season. 

 Our Division 5 Weekend team has made it to the finals and we wish them all the best for the finals rounds. They play at Lawn Tennis on Saturday in their semi final against Warrnambool Yellow.

Well done to Aron, John and Kevin who competed in the Region novice event. All three represented our club with a positive and respectful manner and showed they are capable, up and coming bowlers.

Upcoming events

• 10/2/2025 – Corporate Challenge – Rd 4
• 17/2/2025 – Corporate Challenge – Rd 5
• 20/2/2025 – Margaret Sumner Memorial Tournament
• 21/2/2025 – Corporate Challenge – Rd 6
• 5/3/2025 – Rotary Club Triples event

1.  Corporate Challenge – Thanks to our organising committee and volunteers who have ensured a successful start to our Challenge. It has been great to have some new teams and players taking part. The changed format has worked well.
   
2. Club events – We are still waiting on some club events to be completed. Can players involved please arrange to have matches played ASAP.
3. TBC Triples Event–Thanks to Dan and Jean and our volunteers for organising these events. Our March event is now known as the Rotary Day Triples. (5/3/2025) The Bowling Club will run the event. If you can assist on the day please let Dan know.
4. Australia Day Tournament– Congratulations to all involved in running a successful tournament this year. Feedback from players was extremely complimentary. Well done, Dan, Jean, Noel and their teams for putting on a great day.
5. Margaret Sumner Memorial Tournament (Thurs 20/5/2025)

If you can assist on the day please let Jean know. We are looking for help in the kitchen and dining area. Please let Jean know if you can help.

6. Presentation Day and AGM – Dates for these, and nominations forms for committee positions will be circulated soon.

 Terang Club and Bar

Thanks to Noel and Eric and those who assist behind the bar.  It is a busy time and requires considerable coordination to keep the bar operating. If you can assist, please let Noel know.

Please note that the Terang Club operates the liquor license and supplies all liquor. This includes sales out of the B.B.Q. area. All proceeds go through the Terang Club accounts. Anyone serving alcohol is doing so on behalf of the Terang Club and must have a current RSA (Responsible Serving of Alcohol) certificate. If you need assistance with this please contact Noel or Ron.

RSA refresher course

You will need to complete a refresher course (opens in a new window) every 3 years to keep your RSA current.

This course is free. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and is available online.

You need your original RSA certificate number which can be found in the bottom right corner of your certificate. If your certificate was issued before 31 January 2023 the certificate number is in the top right corner.

If you cannot find the certificate number or have lost your certificate, please contact us at contact@liquor.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window).

Once you complete your refresher course, download and print your new certificate. You need to provide a copy of this certificate to your employer.

Terang Club Internet and POS

The Terang Club has had the internet connected and is in the process of upgrading the POS (Point of Sale) system for the bar area(s).

Bowling Club Purchases

The Committee approved the purchase of a large SMART TV, iPad and portable sound unit. These have been purchased and will be installed ASAP.

Greens

Thanks to Noel and his team for ensuring our greens are well prepared and ready for play. This has been an enormous undertaking requires many hours of work each week. The feedback from visiting players has been very positive and complimentary of the work put in.

With Pennant finishing we will be closing off rinks and greens and changing the direction of play to ensure we maintain even usage across all areas. Please abide by all directions given by the greens’ committee.

Reminder to all members:

Can you help? A small group of dedicated volunteers keep the Bowling Club and Terang Club running. If you can assist from time to time please let on of our organisers know. Things don’t “just happen” they require time and effort to make them happen.

• All members are responsible for looking after our greens, our Club and our surrounds.

January Update

Kevin Lee Invitational 4s was won by a Timboon team: S Wines, B Bowen, A Finch and P Baker.

A wonderful day of competition with 28 teams battling it out for the coveted prize.

Thanks to Dan, Jean, Noel and their team of volunteers for putting on a great day.

Also thanks to our sponsors: The Tyre Factory, Brandt Terang and Bushman Tanks.

 MacQueen’s Funeral Corporate Challenge.

2 Rounds completed in January with 28 teams competing each week. Reports on our Corporate Challenge page.

2025 Corporate Challenge

Click on link for updates: 2025 Corporate Challenge

Thanks to our sponsors who are supporting this year’s Macqueen’s Funerals Corporate Challenge.

28 teams will battle it out over 6 rounds for this year’s challenge.

Thanks to organising committee for ensuring everything is ready for Rd 1 on Monday night.

Club Singles

Our A and B Grade Club Singles were held on Saturday the 4th January. All games were of a high standard and the many onlookers appreciated the skill level of all players, with some excellent shots being displayed. Thanks to our organisers, markers, umpire and scorers for their time and effort. Also thanks to Noel and the greens committee for ensuring that the green and rinks were ready. This was the 1st Championship played on our “NEW” B Green, the green allowed for consistent line and length.

Congratulations to the winners on the Day.

A Grade 

Ladies – Rachel Wass

Men – Pat Reid

B Grade

Ladies – Maureen Kenna

Men – Aaron Tebble

December 2024

• 4/12/2024 – December Triples

December Update

It has been a busy month. Work on our new greens continues with weekly watering, sweeping, rolling and maintenance. B Green is now running at just over 15 secs and A Green is running at around 13.5 secs. Thanks to our grounds crew who put in many hours of work to have our greens in top conditions and ready for matches.

At this stage we will be playing the rest of our HOME Pennant matches on A Green.

Practice for the next week will be East/West on both greens. Those playing Club matches can request to play North/South if required. Contact Noel or Graeme to arrange.

Our selectors have also had a busy time organising teams. This is not an easy task, but they have successfully managed to put 7 teams on the greens each week. Often with some last minute changes. Please ensure you put your name on the unavailable list(s) as soon as you know you cannot play.

A successful December Triples was held early in month and we had a good roll up of teams. Thanks to Dan, Jean and Noel and their teams for ensuring a great day.

We have had several Barefoot Bowls and Xmas break up groups using our facilities. These have proven to be very popular. A huge THANK YOU to ERIC and Noel who has organised and run the bar for these functions. Also thanks to Barry, Susan and Ron who have assisted with some events.

The committee has also been busy behind the scenes making sure things run as smoothly as possible. Again this takes time and commitment and we thank them for their ongoing efforts.

The next 2 months are very busy with Pennant, Corporate Challenge, Australia Day and Margaret Sumner tournaments. If you are able to assist please talk to one of the organisers or committee members.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas

and a safe and Happy New Year.

November 2024

• 6/11/2024 – Alan Kidd Memorial Triples.

October 2024

• 2/10/2024 – October Triples Event.
• 15/10/2024 – Midweek Pennant – Rd 1
• 15/10/2024 – Tuesday Social Bowls – Rd 1
• 19/10/2024 – Weekend Pennant – Rd 1
• 22/10/204 – Midweek Pennant Rd 2
• 22/10/2024 – Tuesday Social Bowls – Rd 2
• 26/10/2024 – Weekend Pennant – Rd 2
• 29/10/2024 – Midweek Pennant – Rd 3
• 29/10/2024 – Tuesday Social Bowls – Rd 3
• TBC Club Singles’ events – draws and dates are up.
• WDPA State Events – Schedule (Click on Link) 2024.25 WDPA State Events

October Update.

Teams have been selected for Rd 1 Pennant and Tuesday Social Bowls. Teams are displayed at the Club and on Bowlslink. Thanks to our selection committees for their time and effort in managing teams.

A reminder for players to put their name on the unavailable lists so selectors know if you can’t play. If you have any queries re selection then these are to be directed to the Selection Committee.

Our greens have been swept and rolled and are currently running at – A Green 13.5 secs and B Green 14.5 secs. Thanks to our greens committee for their work.

Good luck to all teams and players for the upcoming season. We have several new members, please make sure you help them out where needed.

September 2024

Upcoming Events

Reminders: Entries close for our Club A and B grade single events on the 26/9/2024. Entry lists at the Clubhouse.

Membership is due by the 30/9/2024.

• Friday practice/social bowl sessions. Morning 10 a.m. Afternoon 4 p.m. New bowlers welcome to either session or at other times by arrangement.
• TBC Club events – entry lists are now up at the club rooms.
• Pennant lists – please add name if available
• Club schedule is up at the club rooms
• 22/9/2024 Practice Match vs Camperdown Golf at Camperdown Golf
  
• 2024/25 Club Membership is now due.

Notices and Updates

27/9/2024

Club Single – Draws – Please complete matches as soon as possible. Any queries contact the match committee.

21/9/2024

Teams for Practice Match vs Camperdown Golf

1. Denis Delaney (S), Justin Staunton, Darren Henriksen, Greg Wynd.
2. Barry Stonehouse (S) Ron Mills, Jenny Fowler, Norm Wynd.
3. Dan Morrison (S), Peter Templeton, Jack Fowler, Jim Whitehead.
4. Trevor Rees (S) Jamie Heffernan. Peter Thompson, Terry Heffernan.
5. Pat Reid (S),  Ros Ross, Aaron Tebble, John Meade.
6. Mark Moulden (S) Ken Densley, Brian Kenna, Alec Bell.

20/9/2024

Friday Morning Midweek practice and social bowls. Great turn out of 20 players who enjoyed a game followed by morning tea. Good to see some new bowlers on the greens.

Friday Afternoon Weekend practice. A few brave souls took to the greens for some practice. Also welcomed some new bowlers to the club.

17/9/2024

Communication

Club notices and updates are sent out by text messages and /or email where possible. Information is also provided on our Website and Facebook page and on our Club notice boards at the Clubhouse. It is important to have up to date contact information for our members. If you are not receiving information please let us know, so we can check your details are correct.

Pennant Practice

Commences this week 20/9/2024.

New bowlers are welcome to come and try. (Bowls are available)

Practice times

• Friday Morning – Midweek practice – 10 a.m.
• Friday afternoon – Weekend practice – 4 p.m.

Open Day – Our Open Day was held on the 15/9/2024 with around 30 members attending. All players had a chance to play on both greens and were happy with the results. Thanks to our organisers and helpers on the day. We look forward to a good season.

A new roller has been purchased by the Club. This will be used to roll our greens esp A Green which will require rolling on a regular basis.

12/9/2024

Friday Bowls – Thanks to our Club members who organised and assisted with our Friday Bowls events over the past 5 mths. We had players from Camperdown, Cobden, Mortlake and Terang who enjoyed trying out our new greens.  

Our sponsors for our Winter Bowls were:

W.A Molan and; Sons

The Tyre Factory

Thanks for your support.

7/9/2024

• Open Day – 15/9/2024 – 1 p.m. start – 2 games of 6 ends. – Name on list please.
• Practice Match vs Camperdown Golf – 22/9/2024 – 1 p.m. start – At Camperdown Golf.

Name on list please by 16/9/2024

• Membership – Now due – Membership details have been sent out or are available at the Club. Please pay before 30/9/2024.
•  4. Sponsorship – Sponsorship details have been sent out.

New sponsors welcome.

• Match Committee/playing area events –Lists are up at the Club. Please check details.

Playing Area events entered via Bowlslink

•  Club events – Dates and entry lists are up.
• Pennant – Lists are up. Please put name down if you intend playing.
• Bowlslink – entering teams and scores.
• Triples Events – 1^st event is October 2^nd.
•  Greens – new roller has been ordered.

30/8/2024

8/8/2024

Last week’s Friday Bowls saw a good turn out of players. Looks like another good day for bowls tomorrow – all welcome to come and try.

July 2024

30/7/2024

Club Membership – notices have been sent to members. Any queries please contact Helen or John.

Thanks to Helen and John for organising the details.

Please read all information regarding your membership. This includes our “Code of Conduct” and “Competition Participation” guidelines.

28/6/2024

Our Friday Bowls event continued this week in cool conditions.

Winners for June.

• 28/6/2024 – Ken and Paul
• 21/6/2024 – Eric and Leon
• 14/6/2024 – TBA
• 7/6/2024 – Noel, Jim and Paul

24/6/2024

Thanks to our Friday Winter bowls’ organisers and sponsors. The event is held every Friday starting at 12:30 (names in by 12 noon) weather permitting. Both greens are now in use and it is a great opportunity to come and try the new surfaces. Bowlers from Camperdown, Cobden and Terang regularly take part and enjoy a social drink afterwards. Cobden B. C. and Mortlake B. C. run similar events please contact those clubs for details and to enter.

WDPA update – at a recent meeting of the Playing area clubs it was decided to refer Portland B. C. entering a team into the WDPA weekend pennant competition to the WCBR.

22/5/2024

A Green is open for practice (East/West) please only use rinks which are open for play.

RINK closed signs are being put out – please on play on “open” rinks.

Line marking has been completed on A Green – thanks to our volunteers for completing this work.

17/5/2024

Last week’s Friday bowls saw 27 players take to the green – this week Friday bowls is on, but the Clubhouse is closed due to a private function. We will use the BBQ shed and B Green to run the afternoon.

Greens’ update – B Green is settling in well and we are endeavoring to ensure that we use it in both directions and use all rinks to obtain an even wear. It would be appreciated if bowlers abide by Greens’ Committee directions.

There is a working bee on Monday afternoon to complete final preparations on A green, after this A green will be open for use.

13/5/2024

Congratulations to Jamie who was in the winning team in an event at Victor Harbour and had the best winning margin in their Thursday social bowls,

7/5/2024

27 players turned up to our Friday afternoon bowls competition and enjoyed the pleasant conditions.

Our grounds committee and volunteers continue to complete a number of tasks to maintain our playing area and surrounds.

Reminder to put in nominations for committee positions. These need to be completed this week.

1/5/2024

A good turn out to our Friday events. We look forward to more bowlers coming along to try out the new B Green in the coming weeks.

A Green is nearly ready to go with final touches (lines and rink markings) to be completed. Thanks to our club members who have assisted with events and work over the past few weeks. Your efforts and time a greatly appreciated.

In order to keep up the maintenance on our new greens it has been decided by our Green’s Committee to have a weekly working bee. This will generally be on Monday afternoons. Let Hendo or Noel know if you can assist.

Thanks to Dan for organising our Friday afternoon bowls and Eric for doing the bar. If you can assist with these events please let Dan or Noel know.

19/4/2024

B Green is open for practice and events.

It is important that when practicing we use different rinks and direction of play. Please observe all notices. In order to protect our new surfaces please ensure you DO NOT deliver bowls in a dumping or throwing manner. Bowls should not be dropped or thrown on the greens, as this can damage the substructure.

Ladies Social Bowls – To be held Friday mornings from 9:45 – 11 a.m. Open to females of any age. We encourage you to come and try bowls. Bowls can be supplied and tuition given. Followed by morning tea.