2023-24 State Champions Crowned
The state finals events for the 2023-24 season wrapped up at Ascot Park Bowling Club during day and night sessions from 26 – 30 April. South Australia’s finest bowlers battled it out for each championship title throughout the week.
Sports Centre Singles State Finals on Friday April 26
After a close call in her semifinal Unyamanee Moffatt (Brighton) took the State Women’s Singles title with a brilliant match winning shot to defeat Kellie Paull (Moonta) 21 shots to 9 shots.
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In a rampant display throughout the men’s singles final, Craig Mills (Edwardstown) was confident in his win over Colin Watkins (Hawthorn) 21 shots to 10.
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Mixed Pairs State Finals on Saturday April 27
Played in good spirit but red hot from the start K Argent-Bowden (Holdfast Bay) / N Black (Holdfast Bay) defeated B Brown (Nuriootpa) / K Day (Clare) 24 shots to 3 to secure the State Mixed Pairs Title.
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Fours State Finals on Sunday April 28
There was plenty of tension in the women’s fours in this nail biter till the end when Moonta’s M Chandler / K Paull / J Redshaw / S Cavanagh defeated D Funnell (Edithburgh RSL) / J Tucker (Edithburgh RSL) / S Madden (Hahndorf) / S Hutchinson (Hahndorf) 11 shots to 10.
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The decorated men’s fours team of W McPharlin (Port Wakefield) / A Hill (Berri) / C Mills (Edwardstown) / N Black (Holdfast) were too strong throughout the final when they defeated M Traeger (B.H.A.S.) / S Brand (Laura) / B Murdock (Holdfast) / T Brand (Laura) 18 shots to 5.
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Triples State Finals on Monday April 29
Solid pressure and high energy the whole match saw the young team of H Booth (Nuriootpa) / T Jenke (Payneham) / S Bodnar (Adelaide) defeat the experienced team of J Gartner (Barmera) / J Morley (Waikerie) / J Strauss (Waikerie) 21 shots to 4, to take the State Women’s Triples Crown.
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The Ascot Park triples clubmates S Dietrich / S Denton / M Percy kept the team of D Bryant (Port Noarlunga) / A Moffatt (Brighton) / T Jolly (Brighton) out of the game with consistent precision shots to take the Men’s Triples Crown 22 shots to 7.
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Pairs State Finals on Tuesday April 30
In a closely fought battle throughout the entire match where the score was up and down multiple times P Burry (Parndana) Sub C Downing / M Barrett (Kingscote) eventually defeated K Gatto (West Lakes) / J Field (West Lakes) 13 shots to 11 to take the Women’s Pairs State Title.
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Even though the score doesn’t belie a match of the highest quality, with cutthroat decisions at every change of ends, W McPharlin (Port Wakefield) / C Mills (Edwardstown) won out in the end to defeat the two Nathans, N Pedersen (Somerton) / N Black (Holdfast Bay) 12 shots to 5 to be crowned the Men’s State Pairs Champions.
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Bowls SA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers who generously contributed their time at the state events this season.
Final’s Week has marked a significant success, witnessing an overall increase in participation…across multiple events. The men’s entries reached 963, while the women’s entries totalled 493.
A special acknowledgment goes out to Ascot Park Bowling Club and its dedicated volunteers for providing a well-coordinated venue with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The greenkeepers deserve praise for preparing and maintaining exceptional greens throughout the week.
Despite the cold nights, the livestream was popular and experienced remarkable viewership, reaching record highs from previous years.
Appreciation is extended to all volunteer commentators – Andrew Smith, Brett Herbert, Sam Denton, Darryl Steinwedel and Ray Dienelt for their excellent match commentary that garnered positive feedback and widespread applause.
We also say a sincere thank you to the volunteer umpires Rob McKeown, Keven Bettens, Marilyn Nichols, Vic Culbertson, Joan Prosser, Alan Lambert and 15 markers who devoted long hours over multiple days to ensure smooth officiating.
The overwhelmingly positive feedback received by BSA, highlights the success of this event.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants! We look forward to your return next year and encourage you to invite more friends to contribute to Final’s Week’s ongoing participation and development.
