The Springs Town Bowling Club Spring Fever Trip came to a close on October 8 after five weeks of fellowship and sportsmanship among bowlers.

The tournament drew seven clubs from across Ekurhuleni to compete for top honours on the greens and was praised for promoting camaraderie while giving players the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Speaking to the Springs Advertiser, this year’s winners, Modderbee Correctional Services Bowling Club members Willem Viljoen, Alan Coetzee and Dawie Pieterse, said defending their title from last year was an incredible feeling.

Pieterse noted that the main challenge was the greens, explaining, “They look the same but the bowling is different. We had challenging games from other clubs, but we managed to pull through as a team and win.”

Coetzee added that playing social bowls outside the tournament helped the team improve their skills. Viljoen said their early dominance set the tone for their victory.

“Out of all the games we played in the tournament, we only lost two points. For us, it is social bowls and making friends, and there is little preparation needed because we play each other every year. A positive mindset and good team spirit carried us through.”

Yvonne de Kock from Benoni Country Club praised the trip for its organisation, including the quality of the greens and the food.

“The competition among players was healthy, and there was good support from each other. Tournaments like this are important for supporting our clubs,” she said.

Springs Town Bowling Club chairperson and organiser Tokkie Hattingh expressed gratitude to all participating clubs.

“It makes me feel so good about all the work we put in, and it’s a success once again. I want to thank everyone from our club for all the donations, including the wraps from Heineken and hampers from Nestlé.

“I also thank the ladies in the kitchen and bar and Izak Hattingh for managing the scoring. It takes a lot of work to keep scores up to date,” said Hattingh.