Thousands of keen bowlers gathered in Gippsland from March 21 to 30 for the annual Victorian Open.
The tournament is Victoria's largest bowls events and is second nationally to the Australian Open.
Bowlers from across the state and outside it - and even some beyond the country - tried their hands in a variety of singles, pairs and triples events.
Locally the Warragul, Longwarry, Yarragon and Trafalgar bowls clubs had the chance to host their own parts of the tournament, with club members volunteering their time to help keep things running as smoothly as possible and show off their respective clubs at their best.
Local bowler Samantha Atkinson was crowned a winner in the integrated pairs event, which paired able-bodied and disability bowlers. Atkinson won alongside partner Lucas Protopapas.
Winners of the different sections are as follows
Men's singles: Kobe Barton.
Women's singles: Selina Goddard.
Men's pairs: Tyson Cromie and Brett Mahoney.
Women's pairs: Selina Goddard and Cass Millerick.
Mixed pairs: Cass Millerick and Kevin Anderson.
Men's triples: Luke Hoskin, Cameron Keenan and Kevin Anderson.
Women's triples: Mel Allen, Selina Goddard and Kelly McKerihen.
Under 18 boys singles: Bailee Randell.
Under 18 girls singles: Addy Ryan.
Under 18 open pairs: Sam Nemeth and Bailee Randell.
Integrated pairs: Sam Atkinson and Lucas Protopas.
Bowls & croquet
Bowlers roll into town for open
Apr 01 2025
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