Dave Dennis Memorial Tournament

The Dave Dennis Memorial Tournament is our first tournament of the year. It is a 1v1 game played with two bowls. The first player to 11 points, or the score after 11 ends, determines the winner. We don't stay in the lanes for this one. Heads up on the green because there are jacks, bowls, and people coming from all directions!

Jean Bresee took the ladies side, with Linda Bower finishing in second place, and Paula Bolster in third. On the men's side, Doug Sanregret was the men's champ, winning in a tiebreaker against Mike Gilchrist. Third place also needed some math to figure out the three way tie. Sam ultimately came out on top to take the third place medal. 

The Medicine Hat Health Foundation will receieve a cheque for $200 in Dave's memory. 

Spring General Meeting

Our annual spring meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6 @ 6:30 pm. Items we will discuss will be:

• casino
• important dates and events
• rentals
• membership and league fees
• locks on the sheds
• Belonging in Bowls/behaviour expectations
• footwear
• groundskeeping

If there is something you would like discussed, please contact Curt at curtmoll@gmail.com

Aussie Pairs Tournament

 The club held its annual Aussie Pairs Tournament - the last tournament of the year. All the entry money is given out as prize money. We run it like a jitney so everyone got to play with someone different each time. 

Linda was the high lady, and Denis was the high man - each winning $35. Curt was second for the men, and Janette and Barb tied for second in the ladies. Frank and Cave tied for third for the men, and Shirley took third for the ladies. 

Frederick and Patrick

During the pairs leagues finals, Frederick and Patrick dropped in with ice cream from Swirls. They watched our games for a bit and then we talked to them after the games were over. They are from Lyon, France, and flew to Vancouver in order to cycle their way to Montreal. They decided to stay at an Air B & B for a couple of nights to rest their bodies. They were interested in the game, so one of our members pulled out some bowls and gave them a quick lesson. 

We wish them a safe trip to Montréal!

Pairs League A and B Champs

Mike Gilchrist and Shirley Richards took the pairs championship with a win over Sam and Pat Ferrier. Curt and Barb Moll took the Red Amos Trophy for the third time with a win over Doug and Yvonne Sanregret.

New Men's Champion Crowned

Three time runner up, Mike Gilchrist, finally got a taste of victory in men's singles with a 9-8 win over Denis Ethier. It was a close match and tied in the last end. Doug Sanregret took the bronze medal.

On the B side, Braydon Gordon took the men's B championship with a 9-7 win over Curt Moll. 

Ladies Singles League Champion Crowned

Barb Moll defeated Yvonne Sanregret 9-7 in the ladies singles league final. It was Barb's third championship, but first one since 2021. Shirley Richards took the bronze medal.