City Oval captures Ladies Spring Series 2023 at Sebastopol Bowling Club
City Oval Bowling Club is the inaugural winner of the Ladies Spring Series at Sebastopol Bowling Club.
The City Oval team of Sandra Grano, Elizabeth Kierce, Sally McCracken, Cheryl Magrath, Anne Madeley and Janine Roberts were victorious on the day, while Judy Alexander also represented the team throughout the event.
City Oval’s team manager, Sandy Grano, was elated to get the win and thoroughly enjoyed the ladies only format.
“It was a fabulous event and just such an honour to win the inaugural Spring Series at Sebas,” Sandy said.
“The event itself was a breath of fresh air, having all us women giggling and laughing and just enjoying the event together and bowling very, very well.”
“It was run really well and a credit to Rob and the club and all involved in getting it off the ground.”
“We are all looking forward to returning next year.”
The City Oval ladies all agreed it was great for women bowlers to be able to skip and play third regularly, as they don’t always get that opportunity at club level.
LADIES SPRING SERIES 2023
A total of 12 teams (2 separate rinks) competed in the Ladies Spring Series from Thursday, 26th October through until Thursday, 30th November 2023, with results decided by rink wins and draws.
Finals were made up of 3 sections of 4 teams based on ladder position after qualifying rounds, with team’s playing each other once in the 4-team final’s section.
Sebastopol Bowling Club hosted the finals, while BMS, Buninyong, Central Wendouree, City Oval, Invermay, Midlands Golf, Smeaton and Webbcona bowling clubs hosted qualifying rounds.
Ladder after 11 Rounds
1 – City Oval
2 – BMS
3 – Buninyong Green
4 – Smeaton Maroon
5 – Central Wendouree
6 – Smeaton White
7 – Midlands
8 – Sebastopol Blue
9 – Sebastopol Gold
10 – Webbcona
11 – Invermay
12 – Buninyong Gold
FINALS – Section 1
1 – City Oval
2 – BMS
3 – Buninyong Green
4 – Smeaton Maroon
WINNERS – City Oval
FINALS – Section 2
1 – Central Wendouree
2 – Smeaton White
3 – Midlands
4 – Sebastopol Blue
WINNERS – Central Wendouree
FINALS – Section 3
1 – Webbcona
2 – Sebastopol Gold
3 – Invermay
4 – Buninyong Gold
WINNERS – Buninyong Gold
Sebastopol’s Bowls Administrator, Rob Baker, was delighted with the positive response to the first running of the Ladies Spring Series event.
“The positive response in regard to continuing the event next season was overwhelming,” Rob said.
“It was so successful it is believed allowances will be required next season for its expansion.”
“The fact that the finals were required to be played over two fills (under the Dome) due to inclement weather did nothing to detract from the event and may have even added to the atmosphere.”
“This gave each team the opportunity to support their fellow teammates during their turn to sit out.”
View all Ladies Spring Series 2023 results at Bowlslink.
Featured photo – Sandy Grano, Anne Madeley, Cheryl Magrath, Sally McCracken, Janine Roberts and Elizabeth Kierce.