The 85th Ayala Invitational Tournament will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January. Our three greens will be graced by bowlers from far and wide - 36 teams will participate in this historic competition which has taken place every year since 1927. Proudly sponsored over the past eight years by Personal Trust the Ayala is one of the most popular competitions in the Boland area drawing teams from as far afield as Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Invitations to participate are highly prized by the lucky few who make it into the draw.
Played over two days, 6 matches of 15 ends each, the competition is a strenuous test of bowling prowess and endurance, and the winners every year are worthy of the admiration of all lovers of the game.
- From L to R: Gert Burger (lead), Walter Oosthuizen (2nd), Roley Maggott (skip), Gert Bruwer (3rd).
Four teams from Hermanus Bowls Club will be participating this year. They are :
Keith
Kruth (skip) Denis
Isted (skip)
Dave
Buckley (third) Paul
Naylor (third)
Bruwer
Scannell (second) John
Carroll (second)
Jan de
Wet (lead) Ben
Butler (lead)
Don
Walton (skip) George
Erasmus (skip)
Alex
Rabie (third) Cedric
Taylor (third)
Blackie
de Swardt (second) Stephen
Minnaar (Second)
Brian
Higgo (lead) Danie
Kruger (lead)
They carry the hopes of the club on their very capable shoulders, and will no doubt receive strong support from the many club members and local public who attend the tournament every year. The visiting 32 teams will also receive strong support from the non-partisan audience, and we wish all players the very best of luck - enjoy yourselves, chaps - may the best team win!
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