Welcome to the renovated web site of the Grange Bowling Club, one of the Premier Bowling Clubs in South Australia.

Located in the Coastal Suburb of Grange, the club is located close to the beach, the famous Henley Square, West Lakes and AAMI stadium.
The club has a rich tradition of success and is the home to some of the state’s current and past champions.

Our greens are widely regarded as some of the best in the State and our clubhouse and bar facilities are available to members and the public. Club hire can be requested from the club management.

The club offers social bowls year round and holds its Night Owls competition Thursday nights during the summer months.

On this site you will notice streamline navigation to hopefully reduce loading time as well as links to our Social Network pages on Facebook and Twitter.

 

4/04/12

To sort of quote Eddie McGuire, "What a big couple of weeks it has been in bowls!" Firstly the minor round is now complete. On Saturday the Premier 1 side finished minor premier, Premier 2 unfortunately lost their last game to a very strong Edwardstown outfit to finish just outside of finals contention, Metro 2 West finished 6th, Metro 3 West finished 5th and Metro 4 North West secured their pennant. Saturday finals kick off on the 14th of April at 9.30am at the Grange Bowling Club. Our team will play Marion for a spot in the Grand Final. Ascot Park will play Adelaide in the other game. The Grand Final will be held on the 15th of April at the Lockleys Bowling Club.

Our Premier 1 side on a Wednesday today came from fourth position to make the Grand Final versus Tranmere at the Salisbury Bolwing club next Wednesday. A fantastic effort to all players.

Tomorrow the Premier 2 South Ladies will play Semaphore at Grange for a spot in the Grand Final to be held on the 12th of April at Ascot Park.

 

22/03/12

A huge congratulations should be extended to the Premier 2 South Ladies, who today secured top spot, a double chance and a home final. An outstanding effort form this group of ladies who are now on the precipice of rejoining the Premier 1 ranks. More information regarding the finals can be found here.

The Premier 1 and Premier 2 South Men on Saturday's are on the eve of the final minor round game. The top side has a home encounter against Payneham with a victory almost securing top spot. The second side have their fate in their own hands this coming Saturday. They travel to Edwardstown with a win securing a historic finals berth. Whatever the outcome, this playing group has exceeded all expectations from the start of the year.

Club Tournaments are nearing their end. The club pairs final will be between Niblett/Nicolai and Craig/Schapel. The club singles will be from Cameron Dickson, Wayne Ruediger and Carl Schapel. More results will be posted in the coming weeks.

 

 

28/02/12

With three rounds to go for the Saturday competition things are really becoming interesting. The Premier 1 side currently sit top and have games against Lockleys (away), Marion and Payneham at Home. Winning two of these games should cement a double chance and an opportunity for a home final on the 14th of April. Our Premier 2 side have been outstanding all year, but recent absences in the top side have taken its toll. They currently sit in 4th place, but have a tough run of games against Edwardstown, Hawthorn and Toorak/Burnside to come. If they can gain 25 points in three weeks they might play in the final series. An amazing effort considering it is the clubs first year fielding a side in this tournament. The Metro 4NW side is also easily on top of the ladder and barring a disaster should claim a pennant within the month.

A congratulations should also go to Wayne Ruediger, Renata Callisto, Duane Edwards and Marc Evans on being selected in South Australian Side to contest the Australian Sides Championship.

Finally Club Championships are drawing to a close. The singles sees Cameron Dickson, Wayne Ruediger, Marc Evans and Carl Schapel in contention. The pairs will be contested between John Nicolai and Darren Niblett v Paul Craig and Carl Schapel. The 2 Bowl will be between Mark Ulpen and the winner of David Hartland and Wayne Fox. Good luck to all remaining competitions.

 

31/01/12

Teams are now online. Don't forget to visit our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates and information. Good luck to all players this week.

 

18/01/12

Congratulations to Wayne Ruediger on his inclusion in the Australian Squad. Full story here.

 

12/01/12

Saturday Teams are now available on line. Also remember to keep up to date with all club tournaments.

26/12/11

To all GBC members and bowlers in general the annual New Years Day Triples event will be held at the usual time and the usual place. If you haven't done so please contact the club. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.

As we rapidly approach the New Year the GBC would like to wish everyone a safe and merry festive season. Our Chairman of selectors, Rob Thomas has kindly supplied the following links that show the progress of our teams this season.

Saturday team draw

Saturday Pennant Ladders

28/11/11

The Saturday Premier 1 and Premier 2 sides will have an internal trial on the 10th of December. Please notify the club of your availability.

 

22/11/11

This Friday, 25th of November Grange will be hosting the SA v Australia match. This is a lead up game to the Asia Pacific Championships. Games start at 9:30 a.m. All welcome. Updates will be posted on the Grange Twitter Feed

There are a number of International sides practising at the club this week. Get to the club and watch some of the world's best in action.

Finally, club tournaments have begun, please ensure you adhere to due dates for all games, otherwise there could be a BEAR with a sore head after you.

 

14/11/11

Cameron Dickson progressed to the final of the S.A. Open singles after defeating Darryl Steinwedel 25-18 in the semi final. Unfortunately he lost the final to Adelaide's Scott Thulborn 25-14. Full story can be found here.

13/11/11

Six rounds into the season and the club is travelling well. We have seen some amazing team and individual results and the club has been involved in a number of social events.

The Premier 1 side on a Saturday has started to hit its straps, winning three games in a row, the latest over the highly rated Adelaide side. But while the form is encouraging, the next three games against Payneham (away), Lockleys (home) and Marion (away) loom as season defining.

Premier 1 skipper, Cameron Dickson has also made the final 4 of the Open Singles. He plays the semi final on Monday the 14th of November.

The Premier 2 South side is undefeated and has dropped less than a handful of rinks for the season. They have the highly talented Edwardstown and Hawthorn in the coming fortnight. Winning one of these would probably see the side go into the xmas break on top of the ladder. An amazing and deserved effort.

Other Saturday sides are faring well. Metro 2 West is currently third, Metro 3 West is also third, Metro 4 North West is top and the Triples are sitting second on the ladder.

Our Wednesday sides are inconsistent. Premier 1 is middle of the table and the two Metro 1 sides are battling along in the middle of the table.

Our ladies on a Thursday have strung together a number of impressive performances. The top side is currently undefeated and sits atop the ladder. Again the two Metro 1 sides are sitting mid table.

Please don't forget to check out the Grange Bowling Club's Facebook and Twitter pages. Be a fan, like us....GBC "can't stop, won't stop".

 

6/11/11

Firstly, apologies for the website not being updated for the previous week. In more important matters, Cameron Dickson has made the final 16 of the State Open Singles, Premier 2 South is undefeated and the all other sides in the club are competitive. Please remember to check club championship draws and organise your game prior to the final dates.

 

17/10/11

A dirty day for the top side on the weekend getting destroyed by a very solid West Lakes outfit. The highlight of the weekend was definitely the performance of the Premier 2 side. Two wins, 32 points a perfect start.

 

9/10/2011

Congratulations to all Saturday Pennant Teams on their victories in the first round. A special congratulations to our team in Premier 2 South. Playing the highly fancied (albeit slightly under strength) Holdfast Bay at Holdfast, our boys in their first ever game in this grade took all 16 points.

The top side on Thursday also had a solid victory.

Also Errol Bungey and Mary Ormsby were recently inducted into the BCiB Hall of Fame. An outstanding recognition for two sublime careers.

With just days to go before the commencement of the new season it is appropriate to acknowledge new members to club as well as thank those who have served the club in recent years, but have decided to move on.

New members to join the GBC this year are: Mark Evans (Hawthorn), Cameron Dickson (Overseas), Rick Zokalj (Rosewater), Alex Gebert (Hawthorn), Mike Anderson (Henley), Peter Symons (Henley)

Those who are leaving are: Scott Nicholls (Toorak-Burnside), David Evans (Toorak-Burnside), Sam Dietrich (Holdfast Bay), Terry O’Brien (Holdfast Bay) and Harry Simlon (West Lakes).

All of these players were members of pennant winning sides and will be missed, especially Terry who was a valued volunteer and a long-standing member of the GBC who had won multiple titles and was an integral member of multiple Premier League victories. We wish all of these players the best for the coming season.

Teams will be updated weekly as will game, club and state championship results.

DAY 3 RESULTS

The boys had another solid day at the office which unfortunately ended with the tragic passing of Essendon Bowls Club team manager and Vice President Mr. Norm Milburn. The Grange Bowling club would like to pass on its sincere condolences to Mr. Milburn's family and the Essendon Bowls Club.

Leaderboard Round 12

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Fours

DAY 2 RESULTS

A slightly tougher day at the office for the team of Wayne Ruediger (Singles/Pairs), Carl Schapel (Pairs/Fours), Duane Edwards (Triples/Fours), Paul Craig (Triples/Fours) and Marc Evans (Triples/Fours). We were victorious in two of the eight disciplines with some heavy losses incurred. Overall we sit just outside the top ten. Follow the links for more information.

Day 2 Results

Leaderboard after Round 8

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Fours

DAY 1 RESULTS

Our boys have had a fantastic start to the tournament and currently sit fourth after Day 1 of this competition. Wayne Ruediger has been a star and is currently undefeated. Please clink on the following links for more information:

Day 1 Leaderboard

Day 1 Singles

Day 1 Pairs

Day 1 Triples

Day 1 Fours

Dolphins hold off Hurricanes

26.03.11

Grange Bowling Club has revenged last year’s Bowls SA Premier 1 Saturday Grand Final loss by defeating Marion by seven shots in this year’s decider at the West Lakes Bowling Club.
In an enthralling contest, the Dolphins held their nerve against numerous Hurricane challenges, only securing the 78-71 victory in the last two ends of play, with the difference in the end being State Skipper Wayne Ruediger’s six shot win over Stuart Forbes.
The other three rinks were decided by single shot margins with Grange’s Duane Edwards and Carl Schapel having one shot wins over Max Kleinig and Ken Holtham, whilst Ashley Klose secured Marion’s only rink win by picking up a two on the last end against John Nicolai.
In another significant achievement, State player Renata Callisto becomes the first female to win a Bowls SA Saturday Premier 1 pennant, leading in Carl Schapel’s rink.
Congratulations to Grange Bowling Club.

Bowls SA Saturday Premier 1 Grand Final Results:

Max Kleinig 19 lost to Duane Edwards 20
Ashley Klose 19 defeated John Nicolai 18
Ken Holtham 18 lost to Carl Schapel 19
Stuart Forbes 15 lost to Wayne Ruediger 21

METRO 1 WEST WINS PENNANT

Congratulations to the Saturday second side for winning the Pennant, gaining promotion into Premier 2 and most importantly blooding and getting experience into a number of quality young players to help ensure the future of the club.
This is the first time that the club has had two teams in the top two divisions on a Saturday.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS.....

In 1907 a meeting of 25 persons was held at the Grange Hotel and the Grange and Henley Beach Bowling Club were founded. It was decided to form the club if 30 members could be guaranteed. This number was quickly forthcoming.

Through the efforts if Mr. A. L. Greig a site in Swan Street (which is now Wilson Court) was obtained. This was soon levelled and the green planted. Couch grass was gathered locally, put through a chaff cutter and broadcast over the ground. Play commenced at the end of January 1908. In 1910 the club entered the B grade competition and in the same year a club house made of asbestos and measuring 20' x 12' was built.

At a meeting of the Grange and Henley Beach Bowling Club, again held at the Grange Hotel in 1911, a request was received from several local ladies in the district that the bowling club lay down a croquet lawn on the northern end of the club on grounds adjoining the Bowling Green. Having laid the croquet green, the ladies then produced a sketch of a club house they would like built.

FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW....

Electricity reached the Grange district in 1912 and the members moved a motion to have it connected to the club. It was decided to accept the tender for installing electric light for 26 pounds.

As membership increased, further accommodation became necessary and in 1917 a two-story clubhouse was erected, the ground floor being used as a clubroom and upstairs was a team room and kitchenette. The new clubhouse was officially opened on November 3rd, 1917. Many local clubs regularly used the clubroom for social outings including the Grange School committee, the Seaside Tennis Club, the Girl Guides, the Grange United Basketball Club and the Grange Sailing Club.

Surprisingly the Grange Women's Bowling Club wasn't formed until 1950, when 15 ladies decided to form the Grange Women's Bowling Club.
Improvements to the Clubhouse were regularly added and a meeting was called in 1953 when members were considering a larger clubhouse. A property on the southern boundary of the green was purchased with the help of Mr. Ossie O'Grady who donated 1000 pounds and acted as guarantor of the Club on a building loan of 5400 pounds. And so a new Clubhouse was built and opened in October 1954 and extended again in 1971 after the purchase of another house on the southern side of the property from Joyce and Len Northey.

After the purchase of more houses they were quickly demolished and the southern green named later in honour of Ted Gill was built in 1976. The turf was laid by about 90 members, both men and women. They say it was an amazing sight, viewing these tireless members pushing sprigs of couch into the furrows made by a small handmade plough.

THE INTERNATIONALS

Over the years Grange have had many champion bowlers, both men and women. In the past 50 years 7 women and 24 men and represented South Australia at interstate level.
IN the 1960's, the Collins family played an important part in the club. At one stage Alf Collins, his brothers Roy, Laurie and son, Don, were the four skippers in our top side. Unfortunately the club lost Don when he purchased a market garden near Bolivar and he transferred to the Salisbury Bowling Club. Whilst at Salisbury, Don was chosen in the Australian team for the first World Bowls Championships in Sydney 1966 where he won a gold medal in the Triples and a Silver medal in the Fours. We can't claim Don Collins as a Grange International, but we can brag the eight of our members have proudly worn the green and gold blazer. A record few other clubs in Australia can match.

PENNANT SUCCESS

At Club Pennant level Grange has been very successful over the years winning many championships. Although our ladies have struggled in recent times, for many years in the 1970's, 80's and 90's they were a dominating force. The men too have been very successful and since the finals format was introduced have won the Premier 1 Red Division six times in the last nine years.