Aussies take out Deaf Championships
The competition was keen at the Burnside Bowling Club in Christchurch and participants had to cope with varying weather conditions from very hot, to windy to rainy or just cool.
The greens were fast and Australian bowlers were mostly able to handle them with ease.
Hearing umpires and a NZ sign language interpreter were on hand to iron out any problems during play and the supporters made themselves very noticeable as they cheered on their country.
NZ was the host with the other countries in Australia, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland making up the competition.
The Australian team consisted of 5 WA participants including George Ravlich, David Ravlich, Greg Strachan, Kate Leese and Anne Jeavons (Manager), which was a record in itself.
There were 4 players from Victoria, two from NSW and one from Queensland.
The results were even more pleasing.
Australia won the Men’s and Women’s competition as well as the overall competition. They were too strong this time around!
Australia won Gold medals in Men’s Pairs, triples and Fours and Women’s Singles and Fours.
Congratulations Australia -oy,oy,oy!
Anne Jeavons – Team Manager |(Australia)
