Lawn bowlers from across the Mpumalanga West region gathered in Ermelo on 12 and 13 April for the Mpumalanga West Singles Finals, competing in various categories including Open, Veteran, and Novice divisions.
The event was hosted in high spirits, with Ermelo Bowls Club once again praised for its excellent organisation and warm hospitality.
The finals concluded on Sunday afternoon, with players returning home after a weekend of strong performances and sportsmanship.
A special word of thanks went to the club members, volunteers, and markers who helped ensure the event ran smoothly. The results were as follows;
Photo: (Top L.T.R) - Louanne Möller, Corinda du Plooy; Gwynneth Walters-Gerout; Madaleine Naude.
Photo: (Bottom L.T.R) - Lanie Nel; Micus Grech & Billy Barnard
Open Ladies:
- Madelaine Naude – Stadium
- Gwenneth Walters – Gerout Secunda
- Corinda Du Plooy – Standerton
- Louanne Moller – Middelburg CC
Open Men:
- Lanie Nel – Secunda
- Micus Grech – Witbank BC
- Billy Barnard – Witbank BC
- Albert van Tonder – Witbank BC
Photo: (Top L.T.R) - Joey Kriel, Annatjie Roos; Gerda Swanepoel & Elize Gray.
Photo: (Bottom L.T.R) - Michael Grech; Koos Jonker; Gavin Schoobert & Hanno Kapp
Veteran Ladies:
- Joey Kriel – Witbank Golf
- Annatjie Roos – Stadium
- Gerda Swanepoel – Ermelo
- Elize Gray – Secunda
Veteran Men:
- Michael Grech – Witbank BC
- Koos Jonker – Secunda
- Hanno Kapp – Stadium
Photo: (Top L.T.R) - Lindi Brill; Laphina Taljaard; Macy Steynberg & Susan de Waal.
Photo: (Bottom L.T.R) - Tiaan Venter; Wynand du Plooy; Pieter Swanepoel & David Naude
Novice Ladies:
- Lindie Brill – Ermelo
- Laphina Taljaard – Stadium
- Macy Steynberg – Witbank Golf
- Susan de Waal – Witbank Golf
Novice Men:
- Tiaan Venter – Groblersdal
- Wynand du Plooy – Standerton
- Pieter Swanepoel – Ermelo
- David Naude – Stadium
The next major event will be the MBA Playoffs on 31 May and 1 June, with the Ladies competing in Ermelo and the Men in Secunda.