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It's a tough competition, says Rocket, in 3W Sturt III v Glenelg II, Wednesday 10 December 2025

Team Leader, Rod (Rocket) Ettridge said after the game last Wednesday that Sturt III "came up against a solid performance from Glenelg II, who had been bolstered by the recent arrival of a strong [...]

Night Owls action - 120 photos, Tuesday 9 December 2025

At Night Owls around 128 people bowl twice in eight minutes, walk to the other end, then do it again another 15 times, over two hours. In those eight minutes, their lives are held in suspense. At the [...]

Night Owls skippers' superior skills, Tuesday 9 December 2025

Skippers at Night Owls need exceptional skills to manage and lead their team. First, the range of abilities in their team may range from highly experienced to absolute beginner. Second, some team [...]

Night Owls faces - happy, serious and in-between, Tuesday 9 December 2025

If a highly intelligent Martian walked into Sturt Bowling Club, wanting to play Night Owls, what could we say to the Martian about etiquette at Night Owls, e.g. what are acceptable moods and [...]

We kept encouraging each other, says Gerry Dillon, in 5E Sturt III v Novar Gardens 1, Saturday 6 December 2025

Despite the disappointment of the loss to Novar Gardens I, Team Leader Gerry Dillon found some positives in the game. "That was the most disappointing loss for the year, made worse because it was at [...]

Believe in yourself and your mate, says Peter Welsh, in 4E Sturt II v Toorak Burnside II, Saturday 6 December 2025

Selector and Life Member, Peter Welsh, was reflective and determined after Sturt II was doing well on three rinks before falling, late in the game, to Toorak Burnside II on Saturday. "A very strong [...]

Momentum matters, says Izzy, in 3S Sturt I v Ascot Park III, Saturday 6 December 2025

Izzy Trenorden, the Team Leader of the Sturt I side on Saturday, knew that the game against Ascot Park III would be tough, and before the game and during it, encouraged the team to stay confident and [...]

Chemistry making in 4E Sturt IV v Kensington M III, Wednesday 3 December 2025

Wayne Berryman, Team Leader of Sturt IV on Wednesday, found some positives that can be built upon, despite the loss to Kensington Marryatville's strong third team. " Their skips were all spot on, and [...]

This was a big win for the top side, says Richard Weeks

Richard Weeks, Team Leader of our top side on Wednesdays, reflecting on the exciting victory over the ladder leader Walkerville I, summarised the messages shared with the team before the game and [...]

Some things change, some things continue

It's Christmas season, so we're having a bit of fun posting on some disparate topics (eg Sharon straight-arming the men; Bobby Everywhere, 2025; Smiliest Skips at Night Owls; Peak Experience at Night [...]