The 2009 National Lawn Bowls Championships were held at the Chermside Bowling Club in Brisbane from Monday 22nd of June -Saturday 27th June. The competition was due to begin on the Monday but a heavy storm prevented the commencement of play and once started, slowed the greens down a considerable amount.
Josh Barry
Andrew Brandolin
Danny Chaplin
Brian Kiley
John Sedgewick
Steve Odgers
In the Men's Singles Competition, Victorian Josh Barry dominated throughout the event not losing a single match in the tournament, defeating Neville Drummett (New South Wales) in the final in straight sets.
Josh Barry carried his great form from the singles into the open pairs competition, by teaming up with Andrew Brandolin and combining to defeat Ashley Pardon (Queensland) and John Green (Queensland) in the final also in straight sets.
In the Women's Singles, Joanne Hunter (New South Wales) and Carolyn Nelson (New South Wales) battled out a tremendous final, with the match going to a final 3 end tie-breaker. Joanne Hunter won the tie-breaker 6 shots to 2.
Men's Singles Winner Josh Barry (Victoria)
Women's Singles Winner Joanne Hunter (New South Wales)
Open Pairs Winners Josh Barry (Victoria) & Andrew Brandolin (Victoria)
Team Trophy New South Wales
Encouragement Award Danny Chaplin (Victoria)
If you require any further information regarding Lawn Bowls, please contact Sports Development Officer, Jared Keely on jkeely@wsv.org.au or 9473 0133.