Bowls News

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

TWENTY-EIGHT bowlers took to the green for last Thursday afternoon’s social bowls.

The winning team on the day was Sergio Dalla Pozza, Peter Smith, Moses, and Peter Broccardo.

New members and visitors are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start, with latecomers not accepted.

In the A-Grade Club singles, Cieran Smith defeated Steve Stoter, Alf Strano defeated Steve Howe and Sergio Dalla Pozza defeated Cieran Smith.

Last Saturday Innisfail’s third division pennants teams defeated Babinda in Babinda, winning both rinks whilst first division teams had a bye.

This weekend, Innisfail’s first division teams travel to Edge Hill, and third division travel to Silkwood.

Pennants teams are on the notice board so if selected and you are not available, please notify selectors.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

LAST Wednesday, in the B Grade Ladies Singles competition a close game played out.

Marilyn Allen defeated Jan Dunne 25 - 20, with Allen winning four shots on the last end.

Two games of social bowls were enjoyed despite the prediction of rain.

Louise Hoskins, Diana O’Brien and Maisie Smith defeated Lyn Stevenson, Ann Rule and Carol Cash 20 - 10.

Sue Morrison, Daphne Kirkman and Margaret Johnson defeated Eileen Hamann, Dian Catelan and Margaret Johnson 13 - 10.

Silkwood Bowls Club hosted the TFNQDLBA Weipa Shield from May 27 – 29, sponsored by Weipa Bowls Club.

This tournament saw 48 ladies on the green where teams played four games of 12 ends in a round robin format and faced all teams once.

Twelve TFNQDLBA clubs competed, which included Silkwood, Innisfail, South Johnstone, Tully, Weipa, West Cairns, Edmonton, Edge Hill, Marlin Coast, Yungaburra, Mareeba and Mossman.

The overall winning team was Mareeba with Edmonton as runners up.

The Innisfail Bowls Club which sits on the picturesque point where the Johnstone and South Johnstone Rivers meet....... is celebrating its Hundred Year Anniversary this year. This friendly, active, and growing community club has a wonderful program of activities planned through the year leading up to the date of our Centenary Celebration on Friday 18th Aug 2023.

Our Events

Ladies Centenary Classic

Wednesday 28th June from 9am:

16 teams from around the Far North will be participating in 2 games of competition, lunch and afternoon tea, with money prizes and all participants will be asked to play in "Old Fashioned White Uniforms".

Mens' Centenary Lightning 4's Saturday 9th july:

The Mens’ Club is hosting Mens' Centenary Lightning 4's with 64 players from around the Far North.

This is a full day of 4 games with money prizes and includes lunch, afternoon tea and presentations.

Official Ceremony

18th August 2023 2-4 pm:

Attended by members, invited guests and local dignitaries including Shane Knuth MP and Mayor Mark Nolan. All bowlers and Community welcome.

Raising of the Centenary Flag

Unveiling of plaque

Burying the Time Capsule

Cutting of the cake by our Club Patrons

Display of memorabilia of the club Afternoon tea

Centenary Dinner 19th August:

The highlight of the celebrations will be the Centenary 3 Course Dinner on 19th August from 7pm at the Innisfail Bowls Club, including: Music and Entertainment. Booking will be essential and is open to all past and present Bowls Club Members and their friends and families.

Centenary Mixed Triples 20th August:

$10 includes a sausage sizzle, one game of 14 ends for members with afternoon tea and presentation. First prize $150 for the winning team and $75 for the runner up team.

Other Events include: Sat 23rd Sept - Mens' Centenary Invitation Fours. December 10th - Presentation Day, including Twilight Bowls 100 prizes Christmas Goose Club and BBQ.

Please contact Alf Strano 0408456889 or Dell Steve 0438 612 410 for any further Information or comment.