Barooga Sports Bowls Club

Barooga Sports Bowls Club The Barooga Sports Bowls Club is a friendly Club, with 2 Tiger Turf Carpet greens with 16 rinks. Ladies have a social day on Monday mornings.

Visitors are very welcome to join in our Bowls Activities throughout the year. We run Jackpot Friday (three bowl draw for partners pairs) every Friday starting at 1.30pm and Mixed Medley Pairs on the 2nd Tuesday every month starting at 10am. Beginners are welcome to try bowls on Wednesday morning in a friendly atmosphere all that is required is a pair of flat shoes. Monday night barefoot bowls is

another place to try out bowls in a fun atmosphere. Barooga Sports Bowls is know as the friendly Club, come and join us.

21/06/2026

Well it certainly has turned to winter with the weather changing to include cold and wet conditions. Tuesdays scroungers was played in reasonable conditions with 11 players and Brian Baldwin coming out the winner and Ray Wright runner up.
Keith’s Friday’s weather conditions were not so kind with rain interfering so a reduced number of ends in the second game was needed. Winners of the day were the combination of John Bruce and Tex Penna with + 15 over the two games. Runners up were Fred Pinnuck and Peter Russell with plus 10. The lucky draw winners name that came up was not not present although Carol Cox’s name was next up so was very close to winning.
Several announcements this week so I will list them for all to read and take in.
Number one is that the greens will be sprayed (weather permitted) on Thursday 25th. June so will be out of action for that day. Any help would be appreciated on the day.
Number two is that Medley pairs is on this Tuesday so names down for this event please.
Number three is another reminder that memberships are due on 30th. June.
Number four is another reminder to keep the 23rd. August try bowls day in your thoughts and ask your friends or relatives, in fact anyone you are talking to, to come along on the day to try bowls. It will be held on a Sunday morning with a BBQ afterwards so remember to ask anybody of any age to come along.
Number five is to advise all our members that opening day for the 2026/27 season will be on the 29th. August where rounds one and two of the club fours will be played. As a bonus our new shirts will be distributed to all those playing pennant next season and to those who have purchased shirts.
Expressions of interest are being called to anyone, Male or Female, who may wish to assist the Murray playing area match committee so give this a thought if you are at all keen to be involved in this field. Details are available from Archie Ellis or Ruth Burnett and need to be forwarded by 14th. July.
And finally the Cobram Soroptimist club will be holding a movie day on Wednesday the 12th. August at the Cobram theatre followed by afternoon tea. The movie to watch is called Holy Days and will feature artists such as Miriam Margolyes, Jackie Weaver and Judy Davis so could be a good movie to see. Cost will be $20.00 with names to Jen Gaylard on 0427 320 388

14/06/2026

Medley pairs was played last Tuesday in rough weather but a good number of hearty souls, (24 teams) played from all around the district and enjoyed the day. Winners of the day were the husband and wife combination of Karen and John Bruce from Barooga with runners up John Sullivan and Peter Velardo also from Barooga.
Best first game winners were Ken Opray (Barooga) and Rod Brown (Tocumwal), best second game winners were the combination of Jeff Nisbet and Ruth Burnett (Barooga) and best third game winners were another husband and wife combination of Norma and Andy Hill from Tocumwal.
Keith’s Friday was played in wonderful weather for this time of the year and the winners of the day were Carol Cox and Brian Baldwin with a score of plus 11 after their two games. Runners up were Ruth Burnett and Geoff Sloan with plus 9. Best first game winners were Fred Pinnuck and a visitor in Ralph Jans with plus 3 and best second game winners were Archie Ellis and Fran Thatcher with plus 7. Lucky draw name from the spinning wheel for $50.00 was Kevin Henderson but as he was not present it carries on for next week.
A reminder to all members that memberships are due at the end of the month so please fill out membership forms and take them up to the Sporties to pay. Membership forms are also available at the Sporties if you don’t already have one.

07/06/2026

Last week we had scroungers played on Tuesday but I have no results to report however this week we will have Medley pairs being played and results will be available for this in next week’s report.
On Friday we again had Keith’s Friday and we welcomed new member Geoff Sloan. Winning combination this week were Des Toohey and Fran Thatcher with plus 13, runners up were Gordon Bennett and Fred Pinnuck with plus 6. Best first game winners were Geoff Sloane and Tex Penna with plus 12 and best second game winners were Peter Russell and Gavan Cullen with plus 11. Liz Ewing’s name came out in the draw for the $50.00 prize but misses out as she is currently overseas. Bad luck Lizzy.
A reminder to all, that memberships become due at the end of the month. Please complete the membership forms that have been forwarded out in full and take them to the Sporties for payment. Forms are also available at the Sporties if needed.
Ladies Monday social bowls have finished, but ladies are encouraged to come along on Mondays for a roll even if it means just for a cuppa and a chat.

Well goodbye Autumn, hello Winter.The weather though has been very good so far but wet days are forecast for the days ah...
31/05/2026

Well goodbye Autumn, hello Winter.
The weather though has been very good so far but wet days are forecast for the days ahead so beware. Last Tuesday the running of the Medley pairs was played with a good competitive field present. Winners had to be decided on percentage after wins and ends won were equal between Nan Smith with Glenyce McKay from Berrigan and Peter Russell with John Sullivan from Barooga with the home side winners. Best first game winners were Gary Mott and Ziggy Remfield, best second game winners were Graeme Clements and R Illis with John Bruce and Kevin Kennedy best last game.
Keith’s Friday had 16 players attend, thank you to those that made the effort. Winners of the day were the combination of Val Toohey and Archie Ellis with plus 11, runners up with plus 2 were Fred Pinnock and John Crump. Best first game winners were Marita O’Kane and Des Toohey with plus 3 and best second game winners were Kevin Kennedy and Peter Russell with plus 8. The lucky draw prize of $50.00 went off when Fred Pinnuck’s name came up on the spinning of the wheel.
This Tuesday the 2nd June we have scroungers being played so names down for this if you wish to play.
Following the first new committee meeting held Friday and in accordance with our constitution we are now calling for people to express their interest in becoming a selector for both Mid Week and Saturday pennant. We all complain about selection so now is your chance to do something about it and nominate for a position. Contact secretary John with your intention.
Memberships become due at the start of June and forms have been emailed out. Please complete these forms in full and present to the Sports Club for payment. It is important that all fields are completed as we use these in our database of members.
One item from the new committee is that we plan a new bowlers, learn to play day starting on Sunday 23rd. August at 10.30 am. Please encourage any of your friends, neighbours or grandchildren to come along and enjoy a fun day. All are welcome with equipment supplied and a BBQ lunch provided.

24/05/2026

Not quite as busy this week as last week and the weekend but we did have the scroungers on Tuesday in which it got down to the two John’s playing out the final. John Bruce and John Sullivan fought out the final with John Sullivan winning overall so his handicap of 6 shots starts the next time he plays.
Its time for all of us to start thinking of inviting someone you know down to have a bowl. We need our existing members to invite your friends to come and enjoy the joy of bowls. We do intend to have a learn to bowls day soon so now is the time to put your thinking caps on and think of who could you invite to such a day. More on this later but have a think about who you could invite.
Keith’s Friday was again run this past Friday but with disappointing numbers. We really have to look at ourselves and wonder if we want to support social bowls. Social bowls is where our members of various grades of skills can come and have a fun time bowling so if you want this to continue then you have to make yourself available to play. It is on every Friday at 1.30pm with names in by phone or by putting your name on the sheet provided on the notice board by 12.30pm. Remember the club is for members to enjoy bowling but if you don’t support those who put the effort in to provide social bowls then there may well be none provided and that would be a shame. Winners of Keith’s Friday this week were the combination of Marita O’Kane and Peter Russell with runners up being Gavan Cullin and Graeme Hickey. The lucky draw winners name that was selected on the spinning wheel this week was Rae Koch but misses out as she was not present.
This Tuesday we have the running of Medley pairs at 10.00am.

Well this weekend saw the playing of our annual triples tournament which was a great success with 84 bowlers playing fro...
17/05/2026

Well this weekend saw the playing of our annual triples tournament which was a great success with 84 bowlers playing from all over Victoria and from N.S.W. as well.
The weekend went well and the weather was kind to us all. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the weekend the success it was. Thanks go also to our sponsors who without them we could not have done so well.
Winners of the tournament overall were the trio from Gippsland: Daniel Earl, Mick Coram and Dave Barry. Runners up were the team from Brunswick consisting of Ethan Miller, Darren Morris and Stephen North, and coming in at third place were the team from Katandra West lead by Merv Hannaford, Phil Thorne and Rob Glover. Prizes went down to sixth place so a lot of bowlers went away happy. Best last game winners were the team of Chris Philpot, Brett Wright and Doug Larkin with plus 10 on a countback from Andrew Hill, Norm Barnes and Paul Carter from Finley.
During the week we had medley pairs played but no results to report. This coming week will be scroungers to be played so come along for this event in Tuesday.
A reminder to all the lady bowlers that Monday morning social bowls is still on from 10.00am each and every Monday so get along for a bowl and a chat.

Well that’s that. The final event of season 2025/26 was held Friday with the A.G.M. and presentation night.At the A.G.M....
10/05/2026

Well that’s that. The final event of season 2025/26 was held Friday with the A.G.M. and presentation night.
At the A.G.M. the following positions were voted on and become the various position holders for season 2026/27.
President: Col Campbell. Vice President: Ruth Burnett. Secretary/Treasurer: John Bruce Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Joanne Pettit
Committee members: Archie Ellis, Carol Cox, Karen Bruce, Dave Kennedy and Quentin Pettit
Men’s Match Committee: Quentin Pettit, Ken Newton, Graham Ashcroft and Peter Russell
Ladies Match Committee: Ruth Burnett, Liz Ewing, Cheryl Merrett and Fran Thatcher
Selectors will be appointed by the general committee at their first meeting and other duties such as publicity, OH&S and property stewards will remain the same as last year.
An important initiative this year was the awarding of life memberships after it was passed last year that our constitution be amended so we could award such prestigious honours. The general committee awarded the following awards which were ratified by the members present.
Life memberships were awarded to Colin Campbell, Des Toohey, Elaine Blizzard and Geoff Brentnall and congratulations go out to all these worthy recipients.
After the A.G.M. the presentation of trophies was made to all the winners of the various events, plus eighty year badges were presented to Ray Wright and Gordon Bennett who were present. Badges for those not present being, John Crump and Pam O’Dwyer will be presented to to them at the earliest opportunity.
This concluded the formal part of the evening and was followed by a lovely meal to finish off of the night.
This coming week we have scroungers on Tuesday and Keith’s Friday as usual followed by our Classic triples event on the weekend, if anybody is not playing in the triples then your assistance around the club to help out in any way possible would be appreciated.

Results of the final club game left out of last week’s notes, the men’s 100up, saw Chris Philpot win over John Bruce so ...
02/05/2026

Results of the final club game left out of last week’s notes, the men’s 100up, saw Chris Philpot win over John Bruce so that is it for the season. All trophies for club events will be presented next Friday at the presentation day following the A.G.M. which is on after Keith’s Friday at approx 4.30pm. Make sure you come along for the night and support all the winners and have your say in the running of the club.
The first medley pairs event was held Tuesday with a great field playing in marvellous conditions. Winners overall were the combination of Peter Russell and John Sullivan with the girls combination of Heather Crosthwaite and Fran Thatcher runners up. Best first game winners were Ray Wright and Judy Harvey. Best second game winners were Jo and Quentin Pettit and the best third game winners were John Bruce and Graham Ashcroft.
On Tuesday of this week all ladies are invited to a luncheon to be held at “Jacks” Cobram at 12.00pm. No need to have your name recorded anywhere, just come along and enjoy!
There was no social bowls on Friday, as everyone attended the Murray bowls presentation day at Numurkah where our mid week pennant division one team received their plaque and shield after winning the premiership this past season. All state winners were also presented with their trophies and shields and our own Ian Smethurst as well as Chris Philpot and Roger Carter were there to received their shields. A special feature of the day was the induction of Marj McDonald to the Hall of Fame.
Classic triples is now not so far away with final preparations being made to ensure a wonderful event being run. If you haven’t yet got your entry in then do so this week please.
Scroungers is now being played with the first day being this Tuesday and every Tuesday fortnight thereafter so names down please for this event. Keith’s Friday where we play draw for partners, 3 bowl pairs will be played Friday before before the A.G.M. and presentation night so names down for this also. Names will be taken up to 12.30 for a 1.30 pm start. Please note that a sausage sizzle will be provided after the A.G.M.

This past week has seen the completion of several of the club events with only the men’s 100 up still to be played. On M...
26/04/2026

This past week has seen the completion of several of the club events with only the men’s 100 up still to be played. On Monday Ruth Burnett played Cheryl Merritt in the ladies 21 up with Ruth coming out winner with both players on the same handicap. On Friday we had the final of the B grade in which Peter Russell defeated Ray Webb in a closely fought match. On Saturday John Bruce played Chris Philpot in the 21 up event and John Bruce won this one. On Sunday we had finals of the club triples and the ladies minor singles. In the triples the rearranged teams of Peter Lihou, Jeff Nisbet and Carol Cox won defeating Karen Bruce, Jon O’Dwyer and Elaine Blizzard. The minor singles final between Liz Ewing and Jo Pettit was a very close, hard fought event with Liz coming out winner 21/19 With only the 100 up for the men still to be played that will conclude all club events with the presentation day to be held on the 8th. May when all trophies will be presented.
On Friday we also we had Keith’s Friday with 16 players playing draw for partners three bowl pairs. The winners of the day were Ruth Burnett and Carol Cox with runners up Ray Wright and John Crump. Best first game winners were Charles Mooney and Fred Pinnuck with plus 8 and best second game winners were Graeme Hickey and Gavan Cullen with plus 4. The members name drawn for the lucky draw prize of $50.00 was Brian Baldwin but as he wasn’t there it will be redrawn next Keith’s Friday on the 8th as there is no Keith’s Friday next week, due to the Murray bowls playing area presentation day at Numurkah.
Names are still required for club positions and you have until next Friday to get your nominations in otherwise they will need to be called for at the A.G.M.
All lady members of the club, past and present, are invited to an end of season lunch at Jacks in Cobram at 12.00pm. No need for names, just attend.
To assist members who live in the Farrar polling district, pre polling is available from Tuesday 28th at the Barooga Community Hall between 8.30am to 5.30pm, with Saturday hours 9.00am to 4.00pm. Saturday polling day of 9th May is between hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm.

🎳 MEDLEY PAIRS IS BACK AT BAROOGA! 🎳Grab your partner and get ready for a fantastic day on the green!📅 Starts Tuesday 28...
23/04/2026

🎳 MEDLEY PAIRS IS BACK AT BAROOGA! 🎳

Grab your partner and get ready for a fantastic day on the green!

📅 Starts Tuesday 28th April 2026
⏰ 9:30am for a 10:00am start
🔁 Then every second Tuesday

🔥 Open to ANY combination — everyone welcome!
🍽️ Cooked lunch included
💰 Prize money + raffle up for grabs

💵 $25 per bowler

Spots won’t last — lock in your team today!

📞 Enter now:
Ken Newton – 0400 619 493
Chris Philpot – 0423 664 219

👉 Pair up, sign up, and join us for a great season of bowls!

Address

Snell Road
Barooga, NSW
3644

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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