THE last two weeks have seen some great matches played to determine the 2024 Women’s Minor Singles Championship.

In the first round, Deb Mann had a solid win against Ann Marie Johnson, but Marg Duffus had to come from behind to win over Kerrie Dale in a hotly contested match.

The finals match lived up to expectations.

Deb was ahead until the 8th end, when Marg won 4 shots to make it 8-8 all and then went ahead 9-8. Deb made it 9-9, then it reached 11-11 after 13 ends. Deb then won the next 5 ends, keeping Marg on 11, until she gained control and went on to win 25-15.

Well done to both ladies for playing some terrific shots and competing in great spirit.

In Thursday social matches on 31st October, 16 ladies played well in the heat. The first game was another display of hanging in till the last bowl.

Janice, Ava and Monty were well ahead 11-4 by the 11th end. At the 15th end Kerrie, Marg D and Gloria scored 5 to jump ahead 13-11. The game ended at 18-18 all, but Gloria’s team won on ends (10-8).

The second game of triples was also a close one with the lead changing throughout the match. After being 19-19 before the last end it was a win by one to Arlene, Karen and Nerida over Joan, Fletch and Sandra.

A game of pairs on the last rink saw Elaine annoying her opposition, sitting on the jack most of the ends.

Michelle and Rosie changed position half way through to try to make a difference but Anne Marie and Elaine took the glory, 26-13.

At lunch, the lucky winners were team Nerida, lucky losers team Michelle, and Arlene had another win in the raffles.

By Nerida BLACKFORD