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2 March, 2025
Kilcoy’s historic green play
Kilcoy Bowls Club celebrated a milestone event on Saturday, February 22, with the unveiling of its brand-new synthetic ultracool green, marking the beginning of a new era for the club.
This special day not only heralded the first Saturday afternoon bowls on the new surface but also featured a momentous occasion for club patron, Kev Preece. Kev, who has been with the club for decades, rolled the first bowl on the fresh turf, making him the only person to have bowled on all three surfaces the club has had since its opening in 1947.
Reflecting on the club’s history, Kev recalled the original couch grass green, laid by local farmers.
“It was made by cow cockies, so it had to have black soil under it,” he said. When the second green, a tifdwarf surface, was installed in 1982, Kev was hands-on, drilling holes by hand to improve the base for the new grass. This second green, sourced from Bongaree Bowls Club, was officially opened on February 20, 1983, and forged a lasting relationship between the two clubs.
Now, 42 years later, after extensive fundraising and successful grant applications, the club has embraced a new synthetic surface, which promises a more consistent and durable playing experience. Kev was joined by his family, including four generations of Preece men, for this historic occasion.
The afternoon’s bowls saw 18 participants, with the winning team drawn from a hat: Geoff Blogg (lead), Matt Harrison (second), and Lester Bechly (skip). This marks the start of a new chapter for Kilcoy Bowls Club as it continues to foster community spirit and sporting excellence.
Looking ahead, the club invites everyone to join in future events, including social bowls every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome to try their hand at the sport.
