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Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club
Situated in Princes Park Carlton we offer fun and good times to all!
We've had arguably our most successful season in the 'modern era', having secured promotion to division 3. ![]()
For a small club like ours it's an achievement we can be proud of.![]()
A shout out to all our members who played in the various sides this season. ![]()
You all played a role ( all 40 odd ) . ![]()
Whether you played Night Pennant, Midweek Pennant or division 7. ![]()
Yes we have a unique culture, one that confounds a few of our opponents. ![]()
But it's one we're fiercely protective of. ![]()
As a few have discovered over the years.![]()
Midweek Pennant Grand Final on Tuesday 10th March.
Our 'dream run' didn't have a fairy tale ending at yesterday's Grand Final playoff.![]()
The team we beat convincingly by over 30 shots in last week's Semi Final meant business and walked away with a flag.![]()
Well done Moonee Ponds.![]()
A few of our exhausted members consoled themselves with. "Oh well, at least we don't have to drive out to Doncaster ( for the divisional playoffs) early tomorrow morning."![]()
We're looking forward to the challenge of playing in division 3 next season.
We had a convincing win today to book ourselves another Grand Final playoff.![]()
City of Melbourne had our measure during the season, however today we played like 'possessed bowlers'.![]()
It really was an impressive performance.![]()
Reminder, we're playing a Home Grand Final this Saturday at Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club. Let's support our troops.
"We've been promoted to divi 3...who would've imagined this a few years ago."![]()
Our club's Secretary Travis was on cloud 9 celebrating our Semi Final win yesterday. ![]()
No one was spared his 'euphoria'.![]()
He was waltzing around the club ( champagne glass in hand )soliciting bare foot bowlers to sign up and take up bowls.![]()
It's was a surreal atmosphere. And his infectious enthusiasm was palpable.![]()
As Travis highlighted on countless occasions during the celebration, ![]()
"We just avoided relegation from divi 5 two seasons ago and now we'll be playing in divi 3."![]()
Yes, considering we've accomplished this with more or less the same squad we've had in recent seasons is an extraordinary achievement for a small club ( 40 odd members ) like Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club ![]()
And yes, a few of our members are 'ODD'...as our detractors enjoy highlighting.![]()
We'll be playing in a Grand Final at Home on Saturday.
Home and Away Wrap Up![]()
Our Seconds finished off a disappointing season with what felt like a 'win'.![]()
Winning one rink and securing a draw for a narrow overall loss was an encouraging way to finish the season for a side that's been 'bashed around the park'. It's been a forgettable season playing short most games or having to forfeit due to a long list of unavailable players. ![]()
The good news story has been our top side.![]()
However they were given a spanking by a determined Brunswick on Saturday. ![]()
Our neighbours came out to make their intentions known, ![]()
'We want to play finals'.![]()
And they've secured a finals berth. ![]()
We've still finished second on the table, with the 'double chance'.![]()
For those who feel they've been short changed with our Second's season having come to an abrupt end. We remind everyone that The John Adams Winter Pennant season starts at the end of April. ![]()
And we'll be entering three sides to make sure as many of our members get to play competitive bowls in the off season.![]()
Midweek pennant has two matches lined up this week and we're well on track to playing finals as well.![]()
The Carlton Classic- Sunday 19th April. ![]()
Last year a Brunswick contingent won the tournament.![]()
We're looking forward to seeing Aisling and friends of![]()
Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club on the day.