History behind
The GCR Financial Triples
In 1982 a triples tournament called the “Discovery Triples” was conducted after securing very generous sponsorship from Dewars, who not only provided financial rewards, but also provided spectacular silver trophies which are still in the club today. From its inception until 1989 Norfolk Island teams dominated this event, two “composite” teams, (local and overseas players) taking the honours only rarely.
In 1990, a new sponsor, Mobil Oil, replaced Dewars until 2002 and a ladies competition was introduced. The inaugural Mobil event went to an Australian team, but Norfolk Island again dominated the winners podium and it took until 1998 for another Australian based team to win. New Zealand teams have had little success in this event, the only new Zealand based team winning in 2000.
Norfolk Island missed taking the major prize in 2005 and 2006; the event again won by Australian-based teams. Norfolk Island ladies have been almost as dominant as the men, taking out the title several times. Australian teams, composite teams and Lord Howe Island team have made their presence felt.
Going from strength to strength and now an open event for men’s, women’s or mixed teams, this Triples has attracted up to seventy teams, and sometimes a restriction has had to be placed on the number of entries. Our local sponsor now is GCR Financial Services and the tournament is known as the GCR Financial Triples. Entry fees include social functions, green fees and presentation function.
Information
Important: Competition has been planned to coincide with existing airline schedules. Playing schedule may run differently if re-scheduling occurs.
Norfolk Island Travel Information and packages
http://norfolkislandtravelcentre.com
Tournament Information
- Traditional Norfolk Welcome Saturday afternoon
- Qualifying rounds: Sunday through Thursday
- Finals: Thursday afternoon and Friday
- Excellent Cash prizes
- Presentation function Friday evening
Notes: Team entries are preferred, please: Norfolk is only a small club and whilst we will assist all we can, finding extra players for a team is not always possible.
Number of ends in qualifying rounds is dependent upon entries and is at the discretion of the Overseas Committee of the Norfolk Island Bowling Club & Bowls Council, Inc.