2010 Open Setsplay Singles Entry Form
2010 Entry List as @ 7 March 2010
| Sat 1st May 2010 | Sun 2nd May 2010 | Sat 8th May 2010 | Sun 9th May 2010 | ||||
| 1 | P.Hewlett - Ararat | 1 | S.Meale - Boolaroo | 1 | B.Skurrie - Ararat | 1 | P.Paterson - Ararat (F) |
| 1 | T.Hill - Ararat | 1 | G.Pevitt - Ararat VRI | 1 | J.Bullow - Ararat VRI | ||
| 1 | S.Briggs - Ararat VRI | 1 | M.Jensen - Ararat VRI | 1 | B.Leehane - Chalambar | ||
| 1 | A.McCarthy - Aradale | ||||||
| 1 | P.Oehms - Aradale | ||||||
| 1 | M.Dowling - Aradale |
Setsplay Singles Championship 2009
Bill Tory from Warnambool's City Memorial Bowls Club is the 2009 Ararat Motor Group Setsplay Singles Champion for 2009 after defeating Bob Frka from Ballarat's Victoria Bowls Club in an epic five set final on Sunday afternoon.
In a classic grand final it was Frka who dominated early in the match with some devastating drives and brilliant draw shots. Frka won the first two sets and looked on the cusp of becoming the 2009 title holder. Tory however displayed his renowed calm and gradually fought his way back into the match by applying consist pressure with his accurate draw bowling. As the match wore on Tory came to the fore and it was Frka who physically tired and eventually missed some critical drives at important moments. Tory won this memorable final 5-7, 6-7, 7-3, 7-1, 7-4.
To reach the final Tory overcame host club member and the 2009 'dark horse' in Brendan Kaczynski in straight sets in the first of the semi finals. Kaczynski, who had a brilliant championship, never settled into a rythm with Tory winning in straight sets.
In the other semi final Frka faced Sebastopol champion Robert Baker and this match proved plenty of excitment for those spectators who braved the bracing conditions. Frka won the first set before Baker hit back to win the second, sending the match into a third and deciding set. Frka gained the early upper hand but Baker wasn't to be denied and was holding several shots before Frka unleashed another of his withering drives to sink the kitty with his final bowl and take out the contest.
In accepting the $1000 prize money and custom crafted wooden pen set, Tory thanked the Ararat Motor Group for sponsoring one of Victoria's premier singles events and the Ararat Bowls Club for once again running a sucessful championship. He also congratulated Frka for his championship performance
L-R: Mick Dowd (Championship Coordinator), Bill Tory (Winner), Bob Frka (Runner Up)
Back Row : Roger Young, Rob Baker, Brian Scott, Neil Crisp, John Prins, Graeme Robertson, Peter Hamilton, David Ryan, Roy Fresle, Darren Gordon, Splinter McInnes, Chas Olive, Brendan Kaczynski, Steff Wereszcuk.
Middle Row: Stephen Field, Phil Hewlett, Vince Moloney, David Coone, Richard Fisher, Jack Veale, Macka Elliss, Bob Frka, Bill Tory.
Front Row: Kevin Mason, Kevin O'Keeffe, Jing Robertson, Norm Pech, Len Kean, Merv Shalders, Bruce Blenheim, Peter Bell, Brian Gallagher.
2009 Finals Results
| Round of 32 |
| Brendan Kaczynski def John Prins 7-0, 7-4 |
| Peter Bell def Brian Gallagher 5-7, 7-1, 7-4 |
| Graeme Robertson def Phil Hewlett 7-3, 7-0 |
| Brian Scott def Kevin O'Keeffe 7-3, 6-7, 7-3 |
| Len Kean def Kevin McInnes 7-6, 7-1 |
| Chas Olive def Stephen Field 7-6, 7-3 |
| Vince Moloney def Darren Gordon 7-5, 7-0 |
| Bill Tory def Macka Elliss 7-4, 4-7, 7-1 |
| Rob Baker def Steff Wereszcuk 7-2, 5-7, 7-0 |
| David Ryan def Neil Crisp 7-2, 7-3 |
| Roy Fresle def Norm Pech 7-1, 2-7, 7-1 |
| Jack Veale def Kevin Mason 7-1, 2-7, 7-4 |
| Jing Robertson def Roger Young 7-0, 3-7, 7-2 |
| Bob Frka def Merv Shalders 7-4, 0-7, 7-6 |
| Bruce Blenheim def Peter Hamilton 7-4, 7-1 |
| David Coone def Richard Fisher 7-4, 7-2 |
| Round of 16 |
| Brendan Kaczynski def Peter Bell 7-2, 7-0 |
| Graeme Robertson def Brian Scott 7-3, 7-0 |
| Chas Olive def Len Kean 1-7, 7-2, 7-1 |
| Bill Tory def Vince Moloney 7-1, 7-4 |
| Rob Baker def David Ryan 7-0, 7-2 |
| Jack Veale def Roy Fresle 7-0, 7-5 |
| Bob Frka def Jong Robertson 7-4, 4-7, 7-0 |
| Bruce Blenheim def David Coone 7-6, 7-5 |
| Quarter Finals |
| Brendan Kaczynski def Graeme Robertson 4-7, 7-5, 7-1 |
| Bill Tory def Chas Olive 4-7, 7-5, 7-4 |
| Rob Baker def Jack Veale 7-0, 7-5 |
| Bob Frka def Bruce Blenheim 5-7, 7-5, 7-2 |
| Semi Finals |
| Bill Tory def Brendan Kaczynski 7-4, 7-1 |
| Bob Frka def Rob Baker 7-3, 2-7, 7-3 |
| Grand Final |
| Bill Tory def Bob Frka 5-7, 6-7, 7-3, 7-1, 7-4 |