Five teams had two wins. The top two of these both won 14 ends so third place was decided on points differential. A team of just two players, Bruce Ball (s) and Tony Dobson, took third place by one point.
Bruce Smart played in the tournament and at the prize-giving the club acknowledged his 98th birthday, which is coming up this month.
Gisborne Bowling Club's annual Christmas tournament drew 48 players.
A brisk wind provided players with a good excuse for their wayward bowls, and some out-of-town players joined in the fun of the last official day of bowls for 2021.
First, with three wins and a plus-16 differential, were Bob Morley, Reg Hart and Emily Hongara (skip).
Second, with three wins and a plus-15 differential, were Sean Goldsbury, Tony Barton and Robin Jefferson (skip).
Third, with two wins and a plus-16 differential, were Libby Clay, Hugh Mackenzie and Steve Goldsbury (skip).
Club president Tim Sherriff congratulated the senior men's team, who won the centre interclub tournament the previous weekend. He made special mention of a stunning shot by Mal Trowell in the fours which won the game and the contest.
The Gisborne club team now have the opportunity to compete in the National Inter-club Sevens in Wellington in April.
— Ginny Sherriff
