Women’s State Singles Preview and Draw
The Women’s State Singles kicks off on Saturday with a number of talented players receiving difficult draws. The 26 sections will be spread across three venues in Sorrento, Manning and Osborne Park with a number of major chances in the draw worth looking at.
Reigning champion Helen Morss starts of her title defence in section eight and has a very difficult start. She has drawn four time winner and team mate Therese Hastings. The winner of the section will have to be considered one of the favourites for the tournament. Last years runner up Helen Heal starts from section six ruling out a replay in the final
Another section boasting several major chances is section 17. Three of the nine players to have won the Connie Hicks Brooch have drawn each other in Noelene Abe, Lee Poletti and Liz Matthews. Between them there are four State Singles titles and four runner ups in the section. Whoever gets out of this section will certainly have earnt it and will be a major contender.
Sections 11 and 13 also standout as particularly tough sections to pick. Lisa Featherby and Toni Madigan are both strong state players and will meet in section 11 and both have claims should they get through. Wendy Stower, Kathy Gobbart and Shaan Saunders make for a tough trio in section 13 with all three players very capable of pushing on in when in good form.
There are two other former winners in this year’s draw. The 2012 winner Bev Baker will start her campaign in section seven against Patience Hoad and Sally Wilke. Baker was a winner in the recent State Pairs so comes in to the tournament in good form. Kristina Krstic will face Janet Cocks and Lyn Colmer in a tricky start in section 12. The 2016 winner will be one of the firm favourites coming into the tournament.
Other big chances looking for their first State Singles victory are Kerry Andersen, Linda Warburton, Laura Merz and Hailey Adams. All have shown over their careers their capabilities at state and national level with state titles and awards.
The draw for the Bowls WA Women’s State Singles which commences on Saturday 27th January is now available to view online. Following sectional play at three metro venues, alignment and knock out rounds will be held at Osborne Park Bowling Club on Sunday 18th January with the finals at Manning Memorial Bowling Club Monday January 29th. Bowls WA will be live streaming the finals through Facebook and will also provides results through the website and Facebook.
Bowls WA Women’s State Singles draw
Bowls WA Women’s State Singles Conditions of Play
Bowls WA Women’s State Singles
Dates: Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th, Monday 29th January 2018
Day 1: Saturday 27th January Sectional Play Only
Report: 9am for 9.30am start
Venues: Sorrento 1-10; Manning 11-20; Osborne Park 21-26
Alignment Round Sections 7-26
Sunday 28th January 2018: Alignment and Knockout Rounds
Venue: Osborne Park Bowling Club
Monday 29th January 2018: Semi Final and Final
Venue: Manning Bowling Club
