All green bowlers to the green!

KNYSNA NEWS - What goes down better in summer than a cocktail on the beach as the sun slowly sinks over the sea? Well, a game of bowls, according to Knysna Bowling Club.

This season, the club is hosting yet another of its exciting, all-inclusive Summer Business League tournaments which bring together locals from all walks of life to the enticing bowling greens which the club looks after so meticulously.

The organisers of the 2019 edition of the tournament want this year's tournament to be bigger and better than ever before, and instead of only using two bowling greens this time around they aim at filling all three greens at the club.

"Our previous businesses league tournament was very well supported, with two full greens in use and 24 teams taking part. For our summer league we are looking to host three full greens and 36 teams, so don't delay, book your teams to secure your place in this fun-filled event," club member said Paula Dhanani.

Action over 5 weeks
As usual, the league will take place over five weeks, each game being played on a Friday, and the first kicks off on 15 February. For those worried about a rainy day spoiling their fun, any games not play-ed will be completed the following Tuesday.

Play will start at 16:00 onwards on game days, allowing for a quick practice and a few sips of your chosen libation beforehand, and will entail 12 ends per game with a 3-2-1 scoring system – that's six points per end, with the team closest to the jack (that's the little white ball you aim at, often in vain as your bowl veers off into its own direction) who gets to start the next end.

The action can get quite serious when the tapemeasure comes out. Photos: Stefan Goosen

Entry fee per team of four will again cost a mere R500 and includes a seat at the prize-giving party on the final evening on 15 March. Here it becomes clear, out of past experience, that proper friendships are formed during these leagues as all participants cheer for each other, share some laughter, and regale newfound friends with tales of their bowling prowess.