In what could be considered a curtain-raising event for the 2025/2026 bowls season, a group of Myrtleford Bowls Club ladies competed in the Wodonga Ladies’ Tournament on Friday, 26 September.

Myrtleford had two teams of three in a field of approximately 30 teams, with the team of Pippa La Spina, Janine Powell, and Colleen Watson finishing third with three wins and a loss.

The other team, comprising Bev Griffith, Phyl Swindley and Gerry Green had two wins, a draw and a loss.

All ladies represented the club well at what was an enjoyable, fun day.

On Saturday, 4 October, the pennant season got off to a good start for the B2 team with a convincing win over Howlong at Howlong, winning all three rinks.

Best rink was that of Phyllis Swindley with Janine Powell, Gerry Green and Collen Watson winning by 12 shots.

On the other rinks, the team of Pippa La Spina, Col Byrne, Helen Murtagh and Alan Elliot won by eight shots, as did Les Brown’s team with Sam Kupferle, Kath Wood and Adrian Novak.

The weekend A1 and B2 divisions will commence on Saturday, 11 October, with the Midweek Competition commencing on Tuesday, 14 October.