Newcastle Bowling Club was a hive of activity last week as it hosted two major KwaZulu-Natal Country Bowls competitions.

The District Pairs Playoffs took place on Thursday and Friday (October 8 and 9), bringing together the winners and runners-up from the three zones that make up KwaZulu-Natal Country Bowls to determine the district champions.

After five rounds of play, with each team facing the others, Dundee’s Elsie de Jager and Sylvia Malan emerged as the ladies’ winners, scoring 10 + 44.

Richards Bay’s Essel Schoeman and Ernie Hatting finished as runners-up with 9 + 8.

In the men’s competition, The Nest Bowling Club’s Theuns Fraser and Jimmy Nel claimed the title with a score of 15 + 49.

Empangeni’s Mannie Brockman and Miskiet Ferreira finished as runners-up with 12 + 23.

Presidents Cup teams confirmed for 2027

The annual Presidents Cup followed on Saturday and Sunday, concluding with the announcement of the teams that will represent KwaZulu-Natal Country Bowls at the 2027 national Inter-District competitions.

Newcastle Bowling Club can be proud of hosting such well-run events. Special kudos go to the committee and members who assisted in so many different areas, all contributing to a successful weekend.

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