Past news articles

Hampton Trio Make An Impact At The Australian Open.

Hampton's Dennis Williams, Christian Thornhill & Haydon Day have had a spectacular 2 weeks at the $ 100,000 Australian Open staged at the Darebin International Sports Centre. The trio won their three qualifying matches to earn a place in the main draw along  teams from around the country and some international teams.  The trio then went on to defeat a team of state players from South Australia, a team from Queensland and a team made from Victoria Premier Division players to earn themselves a place in the quarter finals. They then met eventual winners, skipped by Victorian State player Wayne Roberts. In a high standard quarter final the trio were defeated in two sets. It was an amazing performance, making all at Hampton proud . Well done Dennis, Christian and Haydon.

9/10/2005 Hampton Four win Classic Residences' Mixed Fours.

The Hampton team of Forrest Craig (s), Gary Hedges (3rd), Marcia Finley (2nd) and Judy Swan (lead) won the Classic Residences mixed fours tournament. The prestigious tournament's final was held at Classic Residences on Nepean Hwy on Sunday 9/10/2005. The Hampton four won the $ 4000 purse by scoring a four on the last end to win by one over the Sandringham team.

5/8/2005 Hampton team performs well At Moama.

Hampton's team of James Dunn (Skip), Christain Thornhill and Forest Craig qualified for the main draw at $ 40,000 Moama Grand Prix on Sunday. They drew the number two seeded team of B Lester (VIC), T Simmons (VIC), N Rice (QLD) in the first round played on Monday 5/8/2005. They had the favourites on the ropes winning the first set 11-3. Unfortunately for the Hampton boys the Australian representatives got going, winning the second set 11-4 and then the  tie breaker 2-0.

28/8/2005 The Greens are open!

Hampton's greens were officially opened on Sunday 28/8. Cr Andrew McLorinan from Bayside Council was present for the ceremony along with delegates from the R.V.B.A & L.V.B.A. A short game of bowls followed in pleasant conditions along with an afternoon tea. I am sure all of the members are looking forward to the upcoming pennant season with the men's practice matches starting next Saturday.