The Rockets and the 2022 National Competition

 On Saturday 11th June, 9 bowlers and their parents flew to Melbourne, whilst 7 others drove down.

We checked into our accommodation with sleet falling and everyone wanting to get into the warm rooms.

Sunday saw The Rockets bowl a singles with Natham bowling 24 pins over average for the series and Lauren bowling 16 pins over average for the series including a turkey in a game of 142.

We then bowled trios with Candice scoring 34 pins over average for the series, Emma Crompton scoring 26 pins over average for the series and Emma Matthews scoring 15 pins over average for a Trio series including a turkey in a game of 141.

Next up was Doubles and we had Emma Crompton scoring 21 pins over average for the series.

Everyone bowled extremely well and had a scrumptious lunch provided by the accommodation. 

Monday 13th saw us back at the alley and the Singles provided these scores above average for the series: Emma M 22 over average, Tim turkey in 167.  Doubles were: Emma M 33 over average, Candice 28 over, Lauren 18 over with a turkey in 146 and Natham 15 over.  Trio scores were: Emma C 17 over average.

On Monday night we dined at Lazy Mo’s and below is a picture of a “very small meal” that we ate!!!!

Just a bit of fish and chips

On Tuesday the Singles over average included: Emma C 38, Emma M 35, Natham 31.  Doubles over average were: Emma M 29, Candice 21. And Trios were: Natham 29.

This night we ate at Pacino’s Family Restaurant.

Wednesday we visit ArtVo, a wonderful venue with amazing artwork:

Wednesday was also Peet Kerjan’s (Lauren’s Dad) birthday, so we had a surprise party for him at the accommodation. Balloons, table decorations, cake and champagne were flowing:

Thursday saw us bowling again, some great scores – well done bowlers.

Singles – Emma Matthews + 29 pins over average for the series.

Teams – Emma Matthews + 28, Natham + 15.

Doubles – Emma Crompton +41, Candice +30, Natham +21 and Lauren +20

Dinner was just a stone throw away at the local Tavern.

Friday saw us having a luncheon on Puffing Billy.  Great food, great drinks, great company:

Friday night we ate at Di Caprios, an Italian Restaurant.  NO MORE FOOD PLEASE, we are all so full!

Saturday, was Presentation Day.

We did so well – Natham 3rd in B Grade Singles, Emma Crompton and Candice 1st in C Grade Doubles and Emma Matthews and Candice 3rd in C Grade Doubles.

Saturday night, we dined at the local Pizza and Stone Grill Restaurant.

Well done bowlers and thanks to everyone

ILLAWARRA Competiton

Today (Saturday 12 March) Adam, Brett, Candice, Emma C, Emma M, Natham, Tim and Warren competed in the Illawarra Star Strikers Club Challenge at Shellharbour.

Here are some of their achievements for the day:

 

SINGLES:           Natham turkey in 166

                           Tim turkey in 127

 

DOUBLES:         Emma M 43 over average for the series including a 4 bagger in a game of 171

                           Brett 19 over average for the series in his first competition as a Rocket

 

TEAMS:             Natham 28 over average for the series

                           Emma C 20 over average for the series

 

Watch this space in the coming weeks for our results.

20201 End of Season Lunch

 Another bowling year has come to an end and as per tradition, we got together for lunch after the final pin dropped.

Most of us did, anyway. And some even outfitted themselves in their best Christmas garb.

See you all again in 2022!

FINAL BOWLING DAY

DAY 6 – Back to Bowling

Today, we returned to the alley to bowl in our final day.

Tim had a wonderful day with a score of 206! (WOW!)

After bowling we returned to our accommodation and again, some slept and some went for a walk.

Dinner was at Gilhooleys – an Irish Restaurant in the heart of Brisbane.

Statsman (AKA Natham)

 

High Five

DAY 5 – Wednesday

Sightseeing Day!

No bowling – great relief for the bowlers.

Today we had a fantastic ride on the Aquaduck, which is an amphibious vehicle.  

Some of us even drove the thing...

After our tour around Surfers Paradise we took a walk to the beach then had a very filling lunch at Hard Rock Café. Some dropped in to purchase Krispy Kreme Donuts and when we returned to our accommodation, some bowlers slept while others went for a walk in the Botanic Gardens which is directly opposite us.

Dinner was at the Phoenix Chinese Restaurant in Brisbane.

More info coming,

Statsman (AKA Natham)

 

And on the FOURTH day of NATIONALS...

DAY 4 – Tuesday

Everyone wished BIRTHDAY BOY – Peet Kerjan a Happy Birthday over an enjoyable breakfast.

The bowlers who bowled their average or over in the series include:

Singles – Adam with 2 turkeys, Candice, Dom, Emma C, Natham and Tim with a turkey

Teams – Emma M with a turkey, Natham and Tim with a turkey

Doubles – Emma C, Emma M, Lauren, Natham and Tim

Tonight’s meal will be at Isles Kitchen and Bar which is a short stroll from the accommodation.

Thanks to Statsman (Natham) for these updates.

More pictures please. We love living vicariously through you all.

Nationals DAY THE THIRD

 Monday, DAY THREE

After a great sleep, in wonderful accommodation the following bowlers who bowled their average or over for the series were:

Singles – Tim

Teams – Adam with a turkey, Dom, Emma C, Emma M and Tim

Doubles – Adam, Dom, Emma C, Emma M and Natham with a turkey

We had a lovely outdoor meal at Hoggs Breath Mt Gravatt

[Insert picture of incomparable Hoggs Breath potato skins here]