Competitions

Mike Bodman ANZAC Day Open Triples Tournament

On an almost perfect Autumn Day we saw some great bowls played. Whether you were a winner or not everyone enjoyed a great day socialising in the sun.
Many thanks to the Bodman Family and Bodman Transport for their sponsorship and continued patronage of the Anzac Day Tournament. The event commemorates Mike Bodman, not only a member of the Club but a former veteran.
Mike worked for more the 30 years for bowls in our region, he served as Secretary for Ovens and Murray East Assoc. and the Wodonga Bowling Club in administration, umpiring and coaching.
The Tournament had a total prize money of  $1800.00of which $1500.00 generously donated by the Bodman Family and $300.00 from our club.
Winners of the tournament; Dale Mastenbroek, Freddy Baldock and Rob Bartel.
Runners-Up: P. Smyth, J Hodson, & P. Withan
Third: P. Hodge, S. Hodge, & G. Clarke
Fourth: M. McGrath, R. Harrison, & K. Mundie
Fifth: C. Langdon, I. Baskett, R. Rankin
Best First Game: G. Howlett, K. Barnes, & B. Owen
Best Second Game: L. McDonald’s Team – Wangaratta
Best Third Game: Ian Soulsby’s Team – Beechworth
Thanks to all concerned in putting the day together. A special thanks to:
  • Alec Green and available Match Committee for organising and running the event,
  • Maxine and catering team
  • BBQ chef’s
  • Bar staff
  • DJ for preparing excellent Greens

Great News: the Bodman family has committed to sponsor the event again next year and wish to be involved in the planning.