Another fine day with Day 2’s disciplines being hosted by Mildura, Mildura Workers, Red Cliffs, Irymple and Wentworth. While the day started quite still, some wind arose during the day to make it somewhat chilly and the conditions a little tricky at times.

The Men’s Singles kicked off with nine sections across three venues while the sectional play of the Women’s Pairs was also completed.

Those that have qualified for the post-sectional rounds of these two events include…

Women’s Pairs – Quarter Finalists

 Section Winners:

Gorin, D. / Hopper, J.

Boxer, T. / Smith, N.

Other Qualifiers – Top 4 in Section:

East, A. / Finch, D.

Maundrell, P. / Whiffin, L.

Jackson, D. / Stevens, J.

Loveday, D. / Stone, B.

Smith, D. / Walters, T.

Frankcom, D. / Matteucci, S.

The Quarter Finals of the Women’s Pairs will be played on Thu 10th Sept at 1:30pm at the Rio Vista Bowls Complex.

Men’s Singles – Round of 16 Qualifiers

 Section Winners:

Earl Mathison

Barry Ward

Tom Englezos

Stephen Field

Arthur Finch

Mark Tonkin

Ken Paulsen

Rick Roper

Bernard McCarthy

Best Second Places (with BYEs counting as a win in accordance with the COP):

Vince Mancarella (8pts +39)

Ray Jansen (6pts +35)

Steve Arthur (6pts +30)

Roger Bray (6pts +23)

Barry Whiffin (6pts +16)

Stephen Pallot (6pts +14)

Ken Holtham (6pts +9)

The hard luck story of the day in the Men’s Singles was Darren Mays who finished in third place in a strong section with three wins from four matches (6pts +20 shots) but he remained in good spirits afterwards and shared drinks with his final opponent.

The Round of 16 for the Men’s Singles will be played on Wed 9th Sept at 3:00pm following the Men’s Fours at Irymple and Coomealla.

The post-sectional matches for these two disciplines can be found on World Bowls Match Center by tomorrow morning.

Day 3 brings the beginning of the Mixed Pairs event, with sections being played at Red Cliffs, Irymple and Wentworth BCs.

Big Barefoot Bowls Bash (BBBB) Qualifying Nights will also be held at the Mildura Workers BC and Wentworth BC tomorrow evening – open to anyone of any age that is new to bowls. Mildura hosted their BBBB event tonight under clear skies, with 16 teams having a ball. There were some early contenders identified for the Finals of the BBBB which will be on Thursday evening at the Rio Vista BC.

Red Cliffs – Day 2 (pictured)