10 MAY: A big day today as bowlers competed in the annual Versatility Day sponsored by local solicitors, Purcell, and Mount.

Many thanks to them for their support.

The format consisted of 12 randomly drawn teams of 4 and consisted of a singles game, triples game, 2 pairs games and a game of 4’s.

There was a brisk southerly blowing for most of the day and this had a marked effect on both greens.

On the synthetic green the wind cut across at right angles with many players left searching for a good line.

On the grass bowlers were caught out adjusting their weight as the surface was nice and quick in contrast to earlier weeks where it was running a tad slow.

All this added to the challenge of the day with skips deciding on the best tactics and combinations afforded them through the random draw.

As the name suggests, the most successful teams proved to be the most versatile in meeting the challenges offered by each game.

Lunch was in the Garden Eatery and our thanks to Jenny and her team for a wonderful meal.

Thanks also to Dave Perry, Tony Butler, and Keith Smith for assisting on the day.

The winners with a score of 20 were Kev Barbie, Rob Young, Graham Reynolds, and John Parkinson.

2nd place went to Chris Fredericks, Noel Jackson, Hylton Newman, and Merv Mills with a score of 16.

3rd place with a score of 14 were Bob Peady, Bob Weir, Rick Islaub and Dennis Ashbridge.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Dave Ransome.

Thank you to the Garden Eatery for their support.

In other news.

There is a good field for the Club Mixed Pairs with this competition commencing this coming weekend.

The open gender Pennant competition resumes next Saturday for the First National Dolphins Grade 5 side as they commence their Sectional playoffs at Raymond Terrace.

Can we hope for another Zone Pennant?

By John SLATER