NATIONAL DISABILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS – ADELAIDE 2023
On Saturday 10th June 2023, Dom (Rose), Emma C (Ron), Emma M (Christine), Gerry, Lauren (Peet and Marianne), Natham (Lesley), Tim (Denis), Lucy and Tony travelled to Adelaide to attend the 2023 National Disability Championships.
372 bowlers from all over Australia attended this competition, which makes it very hard to win medals or trophies.
Sunday 11th was our first day at the alley and the bowlers needed time to adjust to the lanes but we did have some great scores:
Dom bowled 24 over average, then another of 18 over average.
Natham had a turkey in a game of 155.
Emma M scored a 4 bagger in a 177 game.
Lauren scored a turkey in a game of 145
However, on Monday 12th, we had some amazing scores:
Dom once again scored a 24 over average and a 29 over, Emma M was 20 over, Natham had a turkey in a game of 182.
Tuesday 13th, was a bit up and down but our bowlers (and hopefully parents) are enjoying themselves:
Emma C scored 23 over average, Natham 18 over, Gerry 17 over, Dom 25 over whilst Emma M scored 22 over average.
Wednesday 14th was a sightseeing day. We all had a well-deserved sleep in before we travelled down south to Victor Harbor to go on a Big Duck Cruise (Southern Ocean Adventure) before a lovely lunch at Nino’s.
Three lucky ladies (Marianne, Lucy and Lesley) then ventured to the Michael Buble concert at the Entertainment Centre – they were crooning all night and the next day!
Thursday 15th we were back to bowling. Some great scores from our bowlers. Dom, once again dominated with a 16, 23 and 17 over average. Emma C had a 28 over average, Emma M 20 over, Lauren 20 and a 7 over, Natham a 12 and a 5 over and Tim had a 23 over average. Well done bowlers. Today was Peet Kerjan’s birthday so we visited the South Australian Cruising Yacht Club – (seeing Peet is a “boat person”), to have dinner and Peet was given a Cheesecake (his favourite) to celebrate. The food was delicious.
Friday 16th, sightseeing day. We headed off to the German Arms for lunch before have some “down time” in Hahndorf. Visited the Beerenberg Farm to purchase items before we headed back to the accommodation. Dinner was at the Elephant and Castle Hotel, a quick 3-minute walk down the street.
Saturday 17th, we were back at the alley for the Presentations. Dom received 2nd E Grade All Events and 2nd (and 3rd) in E Grade Singles whilst Emma C received 2nd in B Grade Singles. Free afternoon (cold, wet and windy) to pack before our Celebration Dinner at our accommodation.
Sunday 18th time to go home!
Thanks to everyone who assisted with the journey and to The Rocket Bowlers – you are amazing!
See you in Tuggeranong next year.
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