Brett Riley
Member
The annual Devonport Association Masters events were held at the Devonport Bowl during the weekend, 17th/18th.
As expected the lane conditions once again proved to be among the toughest in Australia.
The pained expressions on the bowlers faces made me glad that i was watching rather than competing.
But to their credit the bowlers knuckled down and gave their best.
The restricted event was held on Saturday evening.
Greg Aitchison took out the mens event by 12 pins from David Jarman. Both are Devonport bowlers.
The ladies event was as close as a tournament can get, with Una D i c k beating Rebecca Stott by one pin. Both ladies were also Devonport Residents.
The open event was conducted on Sunday.
The mens event was close throughout with Defending champion Matt Dickson finishing the strongest to win by 56 pins from local champion Ashley Riley. As in the restricted, both bowlers were from Devonport. Rachuig veteren Garry Crick of Launceston and local Rick Walker tied for third place.
The womens division was close throughout the event.
Only a few pins seperated former Queensland Rachuig bowler, Debbie Bowtell from Launceston Rachuig bowler Kassey Fechner.
In the end Debbie prevailed and followed her recent State Masters win with a Devonport Masters win. Kassey bowled exceptionally well to finish 13 pins behind and another Launceston bowler, Jackie Crick finishing strongly for third place.
A special mention to the D.T.B.A. for conducting the event. They are a well organised and friendly committee to deal with at all times.
Don't worry Kace, your time will come.
As expected the lane conditions once again proved to be among the toughest in Australia.
The pained expressions on the bowlers faces made me glad that i was watching rather than competing.
But to their credit the bowlers knuckled down and gave their best.
The restricted event was held on Saturday evening.
Greg Aitchison took out the mens event by 12 pins from David Jarman. Both are Devonport bowlers.
The ladies event was as close as a tournament can get, with Una D i c k beating Rebecca Stott by one pin. Both ladies were also Devonport Residents.
The open event was conducted on Sunday.
The mens event was close throughout with Defending champion Matt Dickson finishing the strongest to win by 56 pins from local champion Ashley Riley. As in the restricted, both bowlers were from Devonport. Rachuig veteren Garry Crick of Launceston and local Rick Walker tied for third place.
The womens division was close throughout the event.
Only a few pins seperated former Queensland Rachuig bowler, Debbie Bowtell from Launceston Rachuig bowler Kassey Fechner.
In the end Debbie prevailed and followed her recent State Masters win with a Devonport Masters win. Kassey bowled exceptionally well to finish 13 pins behind and another Launceston bowler, Jackie Crick finishing strongly for third place.
A special mention to the D.T.B.A. for conducting the event. They are a well organised and friendly committee to deal with at all times.
Don't worry Kace, your time will come.
And to Kace and Ash for their fine efforts too!! 