Seymour VRI Bowling Club

Hi everyone
Our practice match sides for Saturday at home against Lancefield everyone to bring afternoon tea

“ROLLING ALONG”
by Wrong Bias - 31st August 2026

OPENING DAY
Well, with that time of the year fast approaching as we looked forward to dusting of our oddly shaped marbles that we call bowls and getting our fair share of vitamin “D” out on the greens and competing in our second season in the top echelon as well as other divisions of Goulburn Valley Weekend and Midweek Pennant competitions fast approaches.
There were around 30 members in attendance last Saturday the Seymour VRI commenced the new season with the traditional “Opening Day” formalities under a clear blue sky, the day began with members enjoying a fare of a BBQ lunch followed by formalities of reigning club champions rolling the first Jack, Jane Wilson and first bowl Wayne Noonan to declare the season officially opened before an enjoyable social game of bowls to get the kinks out of the system following the long winter sojourn.

Following the presentation of an address to the assembled members of his projection for the club over the upcoming season, President Ian, as tradition demands at this club, offered the hospitality of his “Presidents Card” over the bar for a limited time for those members present, thoughts then turned to enjoying those refreshments and talk of upcoming footy finals.

“SUPER VETERAN” MARIO
Congratulations go to our newest SUPER VETERAN Mario Furletti, following his “Special” birthday earlier in August, as he was presented with his “Super Veteran” Lapel Badge by Club President Ian Cashill, a Super Veteran is recognised by Bowls Victoria when a bowler reaches 80 years of age with a lapel badge.
Mario has now joined his brother Jimmy to receive this significant honour

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIALS
Our Friday night catering with Casserole, Pizza and Hot Dogs etc are very proving very successful so keep your eyes open for further upcoming social evenings

UPCOMING PRACTICE MATCHES
A reminder to all of our members that we need numbers for the fast-approaching practice matches, of which the selectors have organised one each week for the coming 4 weeks, so please help out the selectors and indicate your availability on the lists in the clubhouse. Those 4 games are – Saturday 5th September v Lancefield at VRI followed by Saturday 12th v Seymour at VRI for the S.A.D. Trophy then Sunday 20th September v Whittlesea at VRI for the Berry-Owen Trophy and finally Saturday 3rd October v Alexandra at Alex.

Looking for some bowls action during the winter break then why not try the Commonwealth Games action from Glasgow!

Great weekend away at Barham for first VRI winter bowls for 2026 very good numbers and great bowling well done everyone and as you can see here all very happy

SEYMOUR VRI 2026-27
By Wrong Bias

APPOINTMENT of CLUB COACH

It is with much pleasure that the Seymour VRI Bowling Club announce the appointment of David Ellis to the position of Seymour VRI Playing Coach for the coming 2026-27 bowls season.
David began playing bowls as an 18-year-old, and over the past 45 years has represented 6 clubs, been involved in winning 9 flags and spent 15 years at Lalor Bowls Clu, with and under Ian Ewing (Victorian State Coach) playing both Premier League and Division 1 in the Metropolitan Pennant Competition.

For the past 6 years David has played for the Broadford Bowling Club in the Central Highlands Playing Area, where he mentored a number of new players and many existing members, improving their game to a higher level.

Through his experiences in bowls, and with the support of the members it is hoped that he can develop new skills and give Seymour VRI Members a better understanding of different game situations, David is also an accredited umpire.

Steve McGregor was Inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Presentation Afternoon held today at East Shepparton

GV presentation day on May 3 is at East Shepparton please let Secretary Jane know by this weekend.
Our very own Steve McGregor is being inducted into the Hall of Fame and it would be great if a number of us were there to support him.

A second placing to our VRI Team of Jhett, Mick and Leigh at the 111th Yarrawonga Bowls Club Easter Tournament which was a resounding success!!
Played in perfect weather with such great spirit and camaraderie..you were all amazing !!!
Thank you to all the bowlers , our incredible sponsors, our tireless volunteers and the amazing array of food provided to satisfy our hungry bowlers .. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL !! 😜 RESULTS FOR EASTER SATURDAY

1ST PLACE 84 year old Doug Corrigan and team . Playing in his 44th consecutive YBC Easter tournament along with Gary Howgate ..playing in his 38th consecutive tournament and our own Sam smith
4 WINS +32

2ND PLACE - JHETT WYATT, Mick Szczykulski and Leigh Wyatt W4 WINS +24

3RD PLACE - CHAD MUIR 4 WINS +19

4TH PLACE - LARRY THOMSON 3 WINS +29

WELL DONE EVERYONE ..WE HAD A BLAST ❤️❤️😊