Killarney Bowls Club practices for upcoming league

A friendly get-together match by the Killarney Bowls Club highlighted the highly anticipated upcoming fundraiser and league events for the club.

Naidine Sibanda

October 24, 2022

It's all about composure and the perfect aim for bowler John Brick. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

The Killarney Bowls Club members came together and practised good sportsmanship in a friendly get-together. The event took place on their home ground the Killarney Country Club on November 15.

Club chairman Keith Benjamin said, “Today is just a get-together with the Killarney Bowls members to have a fun day in the sun and to get practising for a league which is coming up on November 19.”

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Dave Rosen aims for his bowl to be closest to the jack. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

He shared that this year they have won Johannesburg Bowling Association (JBA) Singles, JBA Fours, and a few tournaments. Benjamin said they had two teams in the premier league which comprise a women’s side and also a disability bowler Desiree Levin who won bronze in the Commonwealth games in July this year.

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Gail Fourie has her hand and focus ready to bowl. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

“On November 13, we’re hosting a blind bowlers’ day here. The top six or eight of the blind bowlers will be playing in an effort to raise awareness of their ability to play and to raise funds for the national team of blind bowlers going to Australia next year. Another three or four of our teams will be playing league this year, which starts on November 19.”

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Clive Lauter and Rodney Cohen maintain the ‘friendly’ in the friendly game. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

Levin added that November is celebrated globally as Disability Awareness Month and the international theme proclaimed by the United Nations for this year is Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all.

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Henry Dworkin, Gail Fourie, Bernice Fine, Clive Lauter and Rodney Cohen take a moment to socialise during a break in the game. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

She said that visually impaired bowlers are usually assisted by a director who informs the bowler of the type of shot that is required and gives direction concerning the distance, line and weight of the shot he or she needs to play.

It’s a field friendly day for Killarney Bowls Club members. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

Currently, at about 60 members, Benjamin said the club is welcoming new members and there would be coaching available even for those who have never bowled.

John Stein measures his field carefully before bowling. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

Details: Killarney Bowls Club keithb@sprayon.co.za

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