The bowls season has begun, with social bowls on Wednesday and Friday and a practice match on Sunday.

Wednesday's social winners were Frank Neagle and Geoff Gazelle, while on Friday Carolyn Crowhurst and Judith Albrecht placed first.

The club participated in a practice match at Coughlin Park on Sunday under ideal conditions. After 23 ends Coughlin Park won 131-81.

Pennant bowls will commence on Saturday with last year's division 1 winners Dimboola 1 playing Nhill 1 at Nhill.

Teams are:
Ron Gaulke, Wayne Albrecht, Merv Roberts, Alan Krahe (s)
Robert Clark, Frank Neagle, Daniel Dansch, Geoff Gazelle(s)
Rick Danisch, Judith Albrecht, Peter O'Loughlin, Cliff Unger (s)
Peter Ross, Greg Cook, Darryl Argall, Darryl Both (s)
Manager Darryl Both, Cars leave 12.40pm.

Dimboola 2 are at home to Sunnyside 3
Max Pilmore, Alex Orcsik, Lois Gaulke, John Moar(s)
Carolyn Crowhurst, Mary Argall, David Farmer, Gordon Miller (s)
Che Pyers, Ian McRae, Pam Budde, Rob Pyers (s)
Don Hallam, Max Walker, Bev Gazelle, Ron Burlison (s)
Manager David Farmer, afternoon tea required.

Entries for the open 100 up will close at 5pm on Friday.