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Bowls competition resumes

Everglades Country Club has resumed competition bowls for 2002.

The club has started its Club Fours Championships and some close games have reached the semi-finals.

One of the surprises for the season came early this year with last year's winners being defeated in the first round.

Teams led by Bill Ross, Alan Maier, Jack Ghiggino and Barry O'Connor have reached the semis, thus ensuring a new champion team for 2002.

Pennant trials have commenced and a number of positions are being fiercely contested.

With one more trial to be played, it is up to all the players to put their best foot forward and claim any positions that may still be up for grabs.

The bowls tournament committee has made up a program for the Easter long weekend and with games being run for all mixes of bowlers, it is hoped to attract capacity fields each day.

Visitors are welcome to play in weekend events.

Good Friday will see open white top mufti pairs, with a 1pm start and snacks after game.

There will be prize money down to fifth place as well as lucky draws. Entry fee is $5.

Saturday, March 30, will be men's turn-around-triples, starting 9:30am, with snacks at the end of day. Three games of 12 ends will carry $500 prize money and entry fee will be $5.

Easter Sunday, March 31, is a social afternoon tea Mixed Triples, with a 1pm start.

Monday, April 1, will see the April Fools Day Novelty Triples, starting 1pm.

Open Triples will be held with cash prizes during the game to the value of $400. Competitors are invited to wear their Easter bonnets. A barbecue will be held after the game. Entry fee will be $5.

Visitors wishing to enter should contact Barry O'Connor on 4342 1442, Gwen Hewson on 4344 6474 or Everglades Country Club on 4341 1866.

Barry O'Connor, January 30