Waitangi trio triumphs

One of the major events on the Kerikeri Bowling Club's summer programme, the two-day men's triples tournament played recently was described by organisers as a huge success with 29 teams from Northland clubs involved.

Traditionally run as a two day tournament, the men's triples was held over one day this year, Kerikeri bowling commentator Judith Boat noted. Clubs represented included Kaikohe, Cooper's Beach, Lyttleton, Kaitaia, Opononi, Kerikeri, Onerahi, Kohukohu, Hikurangi, Whangarei, Kensington, Mangawhai, Waitangi, Remuera, Russell and Okaihau.

"The weather was fantastic, the greens in top condition, and the newly-painted club rooms along with the revamped gardens all looked amazing and were commented on by many players and passers-by," she said.

On behalf of the organisers, she also thanked all involved including the members who provided the outstanding catering, and all the sponsors for helping make this tournament such a huge success.

"A great day was had by all and many players indicated they would be back next year to take part in this prestigious annual event."

The top eight qualifiers went into the main event with the next eight going into the consolation plate with the subsequent results in each event as follows. Main event: David Norman, David Pullan, Robin Norman (Wait) 1; Robin Sowerby, Charlie Jellick, Dave Holwell (Hiku/Whang) 2; Graham Gallant, Ian McMurchy, Bill Harris (Kens); John Dunn, Ray Martin, Roger Kerr-Davis (Onerahi) 3=; J Jamieson, G Whitman, D Williams (Whang/ Keri) 5; B Allison, I Lewis, P Burren (Comb/Opo) 6; H Wihongi, G Saunderson, D Haines (Okai/Kaik) 7; C Campbell, A Thom, Q Turton (Comb/Keri).

Consolation plate: David Hood, Ken Fitness, Michael Savage (Keri/ Hiku) 1; Jim Naylor, Mike Emms, Alan Bright (Coop) 2; Terry O'Brien, Bruce Sheppard, Tom Black (Keri/Kaik) 3; M Bradley, J Young, M Bradley (Mt/ Whang) 4; P Higginbotham, D Cairns, S Richards (Opo/ Kaik) 5; P Jackson, D Johansen, C O'Neale (Keri) 6; M Wynyard, P Fowlie, I Donovan (Opo/Waimamaku) 7; L Sangster, I Dunn, George Davis (Keri) 8.