Buderim Bowls Club Inc. Elizabeth St, Buderim
P.O. Box 69
BUDERIM Q 4556
Phone:        07-5445-1104
Phone/Fax: 07-5476-9154


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 Events 2008

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January February March April May June July
August September October November December

January

Inter-Club Competitions
Super Challenge begins with men's and women's teams. The men play Singles, two Pairs, 2-bowl Triples and Fours and the ladies play Singles, Pairs and Fours.

February

Night Bowls
Come and enjoy a social game under the lights in the cool of the evening. Social night bowls will continue on Wednesday nights as open triples. Dress is mufti.
Friday nights are Learn to Bowl nights when new bowlers are invited to come and try their hand. Flat soled shoes are required.

Men's A.G.M.
Sunday 24 February, 9 a.m. Come and have a say in the selection of the new committee or, better still, have a say in the management of the Club by standing for the committee.

March

Irish Night
A three course meal with entertainment and dancing at 6 p.m. on Friday 14 March. Door prizes, raffles, best Irish costume. Don the green and make up a party. $20 per head. Seats are limited, so book early.

Easter Medley
Wednesday 19 March all day. Mixed teams of five playing singles, pairs, triples and fours. Lunch provided.

April

Fiesta Day
Tuesday 22 April, 1 p.m. Ladies triples and fours. Lots of fun and prizes.

May

Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
Wednesday 7 May, 9:30 a.m. Mixed triples followed by lunch, arranged by the ladies.

Corporate Challenge
Sunday 18 May, 1 p.m. Postponed from 20 April when it was washed out. A mixed fours match between teams from local businesses followed by a barbecue and salad dinner. Always a good social occasion with lots of fun and networking. See the Corporate Challenge Photo Gallery 2008a for photos.

Enstil Invitation Fours
All day Saturday and Sunday 31 May and 1 June. Annual men's fours tournament sponsored by Enstil Financial Services with substantial prize money.

June

Enstil Invitation Fours
All day Saturday and Sunday 31 May and 1 June. Annual men's fours tournament sponsored by Enstil Financial Services with substantial prize money. Winners were a composite team of Ken Jaekel, Shane Burke and Ian Sanday from Noosa Heads with skip Nigel Melbourne from Caloundra RSL.

Ladies President v Secretary Day
Tuesday 3 June, 12 noon. An afternoon of fours sponsored by Joan Grant.

Winners of the President v Secretary Day were Jan Colvin (lead), Jill Barrett (second), Rita Cassagrande (third) and Mary Williams (skip) shown here with sponsor Joan Grant

Jill Barrett, Jan Colvin, Mary Williams, Rita Cassagrande and Joan Grant

New Zealand visitors
Monday 9 June. Lunch followed by mixed fours with our Rivercity Bowls Tour visitors from New Zealand. Buderim were overall winners with 245 shots to Rivercity 182. Winning Buderim team with +20 were Laurel Learoyd (lead), Cliff Jorgensen (2), Lesley Christian (3) and Janet Godfrey (skip). Winning Rivercity team with +11 were Eddie Duffy (lead), Margaret Crooke (2), Sophia Wooding (3) and Dick Eustace (skip).

Ladies Friendship Day
Tuesday 17 June, 12 noon. Please ask your friends from other clubs to come and play with you on this day. It is a lot of fun.

July

Ladies Fiesta Day
Tuesday 1 July, 9a.m. A successful all-day bowling celebration with visitors from other clubs. Three games of 15 ends or the bell. BYO lunch or order sandwiches prior to play.

Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival
Watch the notice board and The Bulletin. Brochures available on the bar.

Lady President's Day
Tuesday 22 July. Morning bowls followed by a delicious social lunch.

Christmas in July
Friday 25 July 6:00 p.m. The social highlight of the winter! A three course meal, entertainment, dancing and the festive spirit, all for $20.

Robina Flyers Visit
Sunday 27 July starting at 10 a.m. followed by lunch. Combined teams from Robina and Buderim playing mixed triples.

August

Men's Pennants Start
Teams are entered in Divisions 1, 3, 4 and 6. Start 9 August, finish 20 September, finals 27 September.

Ladies' Pennants Start
Teams are entered in Divisions 3 and 6. Start on Monday 11 August.

Ladies Patroness and Past Presidents Day
Tuesday 26 August. An afternoon of bowls with a lot of past presidents attending.

Skirts vs Shirts
Friday 29 August. The annual mixed fours challenge between the men and the ladies. Reputations are at stake here! Always a great day.

September

Ladies Spring Medley
Wednesday 3 September, 9:30 a.m. all day. Teams of four ladies playing singles, pairs, triples and fours. Entry forms in the foyer. Sponsored by Anthony Jardim Denture Clinic.

State of Origin
Friday 26 September, 1 p.m. The annual battle of the Queensland natives and newcomers. Mixed fours competition for the Moondah Bell Trophy.

October

Mixed Charity Day
Wednesday 1 October. An outstanding day of mixed triples and fours to support local charities.

Corporate Challenge
Sunday 12 October. Teams from local businesses playing open fours, followed by a barbeque and salad dinner. Another great day of fun and competition.

Barefoot Bowls
The popular barefoot bowls begins again for members of the community on Friday nights under lights from 6 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. All that is needed is flat soled shoes and $5. Bowls are supplied. A sausage sizzle is available.

Visiting Clubs
Regular visitors Queensland Meat Traders Social Bowls Club will visit for lunch, bowls and afternoon tea. Other interested clubs  are invited to contact the Secretary.

Night Bowls
Open triples for nominated or club-selected teams begins again on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Enjoy the comfort of night play in the hotter weather.

Plum Pudding Day
Wednesday 29 October all day. Bowls and lunch.

Open Triples
Friday 31 October. Two bowl open triples all day.

November

Men's Presentation Day
Saturday 1 November.Trophies are presented to Club Champions.

Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 4 November. Morning mixed bowls, lunch, sweeps and the big race in the afternoon. Always a great day.

December

Christmas Party Friday 5 December, 6 p.m. A fabulous night of dinner, entertainment and dancing, all for $20. Always booked out, so book early.


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