Border Bowls - South Africa

BORDER U/35 SINGLES

Congratulations on a great final. Chad Dawson, Comrades BC, fought back to give Andrew Lentz, Old Selbornian BC, a run for his money!

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Well done to Andrew on taking the win and making this his second Singles title of the year!
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Bronze went to Nicholas Gale, Old Selbornian BC, and Matthew Boyce, Comrades BC.

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Message from Cassie van der Merwe, men's competition secretary...

Just from my side, a huge shout out to all the U/35 bowlers playing this weekend. You approached the slightly different format with a wonderfully positive attitude. The games were played in great spirit, and the camaraderie amongst the players was truly palpable.

Congratulations on the high standard of bowls played throughout the weekend.

Thank you all for making it such an enjoyable and successful event.
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2026 BORDER PAIRS

BORDER PAIRS FINALS

A wonderful morning of bowls with tightly contested semi-finals, followed by exciting and competitive finals.
Well done to all the players for the great standard of bowls displayed 👏
A sincere thank you to all the supporters who came out in their numbers — your encouragement and support added to the fantastic atmosphere and meant a lot to the players.

Trophies were presented by Andrew Milwidsky, Border Bowls vice president.

Thanks to the competition secretaries for organising the tournaments.

RESULTS

●MEN
🥇Mark Hensberg & Karl Swiegers : Old Selbornian Drakes Pride SA
🥈 Fanie Eloff & Wally Alexander : Typos
🥉 Gary Lentz & Andrew Moorcroft: Old Selbornian
🥉 Nico Schultz & Frank Roddy : Gonubie

●LADIES
🥇Jenna vd Linde & Elmarie Phayre : Old Selbornian
🥈 Charmaine Comerasamy & Ingrid Jessop (sisters) : Hams
🥉 Theresa Marx & Zelda Smit : Burgersdorp
🥉 Jenny McCallum & Julie Schroeter : Old Selbornian

2026 Bowls SA Disability Open

What a fantastic achievement by DEON VAN DER VYVER!

🥇 Gold Medal – 13 Count Pairs
🥉 Bronze Medal – B6 Singles

An incredible performance on the greens!
Congratulations, Deon! 👏🎉

2026 Bowls SA Disability Open

A huge congratulations to Logan Subramony on securing silver in a hard-fought final of the B6 Men's Singles in Eden District.
An outstanding performance and a result to be proud of — very well done! 👏🥈

BORDER PAIRS – FINALS DAY
Men's & Ladies

It’s crunch time! The Border Pairs heads into the semi-finals and finals this Sunday.
Wishing all players the very best—good bowling to everyone!

Let’s get a great crowd out—come along and support the teams in numbers. Your support makes all the difference!

SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026
@ Old Selbornian Club

09:00
●Mens Semi Finals
Lentz , G / Moorcroft , A
OSBC
vs
Hensberg , M / Swiegers , K
OSBC

Eloff, F / Alexander, W
TYPOS
vs
Schultz , N / Roddy, F
GONUBIE

●Ladies Semi Finals
Comerasamy, C / Jessop, I
HAMS
vs
Marx, T / Smit, Z
BURGERSDORP

vd Linde, J / Phayre, E
OSBC
vs
McCallum, J / Schroeter, J
OSBC

FINALS at 11:30

Logan Subramony playing in the B6 Singles final.
Wishing you good bowling.
We're behind you all the way.😃

2026 National Championship of Bowls for the Disabled FINALS DAY Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

BOWLS SA DISABILITY OPEN TOURNAMENT

LOGAN SUBRAMONY is playing against DEON VAN DER VYVER in the final on Saturday in the B6 Section Singles!

Wishing both top-class bowling — Border is guaranteed Gold and Silver!

Some interesting reading! 👀 👓

🚨The "Unwritten" Rules of the Green: A Gauteng Bowler’s Guide to Not Being That Person

Lawn Bowls - The Basics of Etiquette👇🏻

​Listen, we all know lawn bowls in Gauteng is 20% skill, 30% "reading the green," and 50% making sure you don't accidentally annoy Ouma or the Skip.

🌞While the sun is blazing over the Highveld, there’s a legendary level of sociability we have to maintain.

​If you want to keep your reputation as "gracious" rather than "that one who lofts their bowls," here is the ultimate 29-point breakdown of the Code of Bowling Etiquette.

​🕒 The Basics: Don't Be Late, Don't Be Loud

✔️​1. Know the Laws of the Sport. "I didn't know" doesn't fly when a shot is on the line.
✔️​2. If you're probably going to lose the shot, do the measuring. It’s the polite way to admit defeat.
✔️​3. Be punctual and look the part. Yes, the whites (or team kit) matter.
✔️​4. Enter the mat from the left, exit to the right. It’s like a roundabout, people!
✔️​5. Silence is golden. Stand behind the mat and keep still while others are delivering.

​🤝 The "Gauteng Gentleman/Lady" Vibes

✅️​6. If you’re the one raking the bowls, you’re the one marking the scoreboard.
✅️​8. (Yes, we skipped 7, keep up!) Stand still at the head. Don’t be the person gesturing like a maniac while someone is mid-bowl.
✅️​9. Your Skip is the boss. Wait for their instructions.
✅️​10. Be ready! Have your bowl in hand before it’s even your turn.
✅️​11. Give the team with possession full access to the head. Don't crowd the jack.

​🍀 Luck, Flukes, and Karma

☑️​12. Don’t clap or moan about "lucky" shots. The bowling gods even things out eventually.
☑️​13. If your opponent messes up and it helps you, don't say "thanks." That’s just cold.
☑️​14. Never shout at your opponent’s bowl to miss. We aren't playing football here.
☑️​15. If you get a "fluke" (a lucky wick), admit it with a smile.

​📏 The "Pro" Moves

✔️​16. Learn to be a good marker. A bad marker is a quick way to lose friends.
✔️​17. Compliment a good shot—even if it’s your opponent's.
✔️​18. If the Umpire is called, walk away. Let them do their magic in peace.
✔️​19. Help collect the bowls when the end is finished. Don't just stand there looking pretty.
✔️​20. Changing ends? Walk close to the center of the rink so you don't distract the neighbors.

​🌱 Respect the Turf (and the People)

✅️​21. Respect the green. No dropping, no lofting, and only walk on it when you’re actually playing.
✅️​22. Going for a "comfort break"? Tell your opponent before you vanish.
​23. Be a good loser. Don't blame the Gauteng wind, the heat, or the grass.
✅️​24. Shake hands, congratulate the winners, and stay humble. You might lose tomorrow!
✅️​25. Be the legend who stays to help put the equipment away.

​❤️ The Heart of the Game

☑️​26. Thank the marker. They’re volunteers, and your "thank you" is their paycheck.
☑️​27. Thank the event admins and umpires before you head to the bar.
☑️​28. Skips: Remember your team is trying their best, even when they’re narrow.
☑️​29. Above all: Enjoy it. We’re here for the fun, the fitness, and the friendships.

🚨​Pro Tip: If you follow Rule 29 (having fun), the other 28 usually fall into place!

​📢 Stay Connected with the Best:

​🌐 Website: gautengbowls.co.za
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Credits Jane Malan