Upshot - April 2010 by Bowls NZ

ISSUE 11 APRIL 2010

THE OFFICIAL BOWLS NZ eMAGAZINE

NZ Womens Triple Take Out Australian Open

Results from Lion Foundation National Interclub and Intercentre

National Bowls Awards Nominations Now Open

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S E R A P M O C FITZROY

H T I W S E L P P A S E L P AP Fitzroy Bowling Club merged 3 clubs (Fitzroy, East End, Waiwaka Women) into one back in 1998, and, one of the many merger tasks was “insurance” at the premises at the East End Reserve.

After obtaining information from all 3 clubs executives and members, it was pleasing to see that TOWER was the preferred insurance company by all 3 clubs and indeed dozens of members, however it was good business practice to obtain quotes from other insurance companies to compare “apples with apples” as well as actual premium costs. In 1998 we found that TOWER was not only the most competitive in price, but was also the most comprehensive cover for Bowling Club needs – plus in those days our members cover was on a commission basis to our club. Over the past 10 years our club has enjoyed a good business relationship, none more than a “break-in” 2 years ago when extensive damage was done to an exterior wall and windows. Our Secretary/Manager spoke highly of the prompt service from TOWER, their assessor and

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building company who completed the repairs. Good business practice is to ensure that our costs are checked annually and this is no difference in our club when it comes to insurance – every 2 years we go out into the market place for insurance quotes and have found when we do TOWER is still the best policy and best price for our bowling club. Further to our excellent relationship with TOWER as our insurer we have also benefitted from the Bowls NZ TOWER Bowls Development Fund when promoting Have A Go Days and our summer Mates In Bowls programme. The Fitzroy Bowling Club not only commends the TOWER Bowls Club Cover but also recommends it as one of the best in the market place – tell your club Treasurer to get a quote – you won’t be disappointed.

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AGREED MEDIA RELEASE Bowls NZ and the Men’s Fours players, Gary Lawson, Shayne Sincock, Jamie Hill, and Shannon McIlroy, have reached an agreement as a result of mediation bringing the dispute between them to an end. The players have withdrawn their appeals to the Sports Tribunal and accepted the decisions of the Bowls NZ Judicial Committee. Gary Lawson, skip of the Men’s Fours team, said: “The decisions and findings of the Bowls NZ Judicial Committee are accepted. We accept that our actions were contrary to the Rules. This has been a difficult time for both Bowls NZ and the players and we all want to move on from this matter and work together with Bowls NZ for the good of the sport.” Bowls NZ and the players believe this is a good basis to work together in the future. Jamie Hill, Shayne Sincock and Shannon McIlroy will be considered for selection to the national team for international events this year including the Commonwealth Games in accordance with the applicable selection criteria. For personal reasons, Gary Lawson has withdrawn from consideration for selection to the national team to the Commonwealth Games, and will make a decision about his future in the game at the beginning of next season. Bowls NZ has agreed to waive the recovery of the fines imposed by the Bowls NZ Judicial Committee on all the players. There will be no further comment by Bowls NZ or any of the players involved in this matter.

Cover Caption: New Zealand U18 players pictured, from left Pawa, Griffin, Le Lievre and Khan.

History made at Junior Trans-Tasman Test Series

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McCaul, Khan and Smith gather gold in Australia

Kittyhawk Bowling Club raise $2700 for the Halberg Trust

Lion Foundation National Interclub and Intercentre

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National Bowls Awards 2009-2010

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Good Luck to 8-Nations Team

Good Luck to World Cup Team

Coaching is the Key

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UAE Players get a helping hand from Bowls NZ

West Auckland students prove that “bowls ain’t just for nanas” 18 CDO Contacts

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Kittyhawks National Under 20 Mens and Womens Singles

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Over a long weekend of sun-drenched, bowls-filled days, the NZ Under-18 and Under-25 side played hard and won an historic victory against Australia in the Junior Trans-Tasman Test Series at the Birkenhead Bowling Club. Having lost the trophy every year since the Under-18 competition began in 2002, it was especially satisfying for the New Zealand side to not only win the elusive Under-18 Combined Trophy, but also take home five of the six trophies in the competition (Australia won the Under-25 Men’s Trophy). “We’re absolutely over the moon,” says Bowls New Zealand National Coach Dave Edwards excitedly. “It’s a proud moment for the side and for New Zealand.” Of course it was no easy task; there were set backs, disappointments and some tough competition for all the teams involved. From the first day, which augured well for the series as New Zealand won three of the four tests, the Under-18 Women Emma Le Lievre and Kirsten Griffin started what was to be an

unbeatable partnership throughout the series; a partnership that turned the tables on the Australians and all but won the trophy for the combined Under-18 side. “Kirsten was our outstanding Singles player,” says Bowls New Zealand Under-18 Coach Terry Scott. “However, Emma’s skills as skipper in the Pairs were outstanding, and were in evidence particularly in the last few ends where the girls’ efforts went a long way to winning the title.” The Under-18 Men also made an excellent contribution, with Monte Pawa making a great debut at the tournament and Ryan Khan bringing his experience and skill to the team; winning a number of nail-biting Singles contests against Australians Aaron Teys and Martin Miller.

It was a different story for the Under-25 Women. Although all the women played superbly, Clare McCaul bowled particularly well against highly regarded Australian player Sam Shannahan to score some tremendous Singles wins. The Women’s Four of Mandy Boyd (skip), Misty Arnold, Gemma Collett and Amy Brenton were equally exciting to watch. For the Under-25 Men’s team the reverse was true. With well-deserved and hard won points made on the first day, the New Zealand men couldn’t keep the momentum going in tests two and three. Despite some fine bowling, the New Zealanders were outplayed by an exceptional Australian team that pulled out all the stops to win the trophy.

Pictured from left, back row - Monte Pawa, Clare McCaul, Kirsten Griffin, Misty Arnold, Amy Brenton, Gemma Collett, Emma Le Lievre and Dave Edwards (National Coach); front row - Sharon Sims (National Youth Bowls Coordinator and Coach - U25), Mark Watt, Mandy Boyd, Ryan Khan, Andrew Kelly, Greg Ruaporo, Matt Gallop, Chris Le Lievre and Terry Scott (NZ Selector and Coach - U18).

made at junior trans-tasman test series

Far North’s Monte Pawa.

Bowls NZ President Coral Wing with the winning New Zealand U25 Womens Side.

Results 26-28 February 2010 Nominal Overall Under-25 Trophy: New Zealand beat Australia 26 – 22 (game points) Under-25 Women’s Trophy: New Zealand beat Australia 16 – 8 (game points) Under-25 Men’s Trophy: Australia beat New Zealand 16 – 10 (game points) Under-18 Combined Trophy: New Zealand beat Australia Under-18 Women’s Trophy: New Zealand beat Australia 10 – 8 (game points)

Kirsten Griffin and Dave celebrate the win.

Under-18 Men’s Trophy: New Zealand beat Australia 10 – 8 (game points)

Thanks! To the Birkenhead Bowling Club for their assistance and the many volunteers who assisted with the event.

Gemma Collett.

Andrew Kelly.

Ryan Khan.

Images: Crispin Anderlini - www.crispinanderlini.com

The perfect partnership.

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N E P O N A I L A R T AUS McCaul, Khan and Smith Gather Gold in Australia The formidable combination of Clare McCaul, Jan Khan and Val Smith has paid dividend for New Zealand at last month’s 2010 Australian Open. In a thrilling finish, the Kiwis clinched the title in the third end of the tie-break after opposing skip Julie Keegan played her final bowl heavy. Just a minute earlier Smith left her last bowl short, seemingly opening the door for Keegan, Lynsey Armitage and Beth Quinlan to take the trophy. “I honestly did think I had just blown it,” a jubilant Smith said after the 8-7, 4-9, 3-2 win. “Julie is a good player and if I was a betting person I would have put money on her to draw the shot.” Smith said she was unsure of where the win would rank on her list of achievements, but she was in no doubt it would be the career highlight for 22-year-old lead Clare McCaul. “Not only has she taken out a very prestigious event, but she played extremely well in the tie-break,” Smith said. “You just couldn’t ask for better from your lead.” Dave Edwards (New Zealand National Coach) was ecstatic about the From left - McCaul, Khan and Smith.

Women’s Triples win and commented that “we’ll be celebrating for a while to come”. While the women’s triples win was a fantastic result, the remainder of the event was less than fruitful for New Zealand. As a knockout event, every game counts as Richard Girvan found out, exiting the singles event after losing to Maurice Houghton; 3-8, 8-8. Andrew Kelly of Christchurch was also defeated by Brett Foley 1-4, 12-12 in his first round. However after qualifying, Ali Forsyth, 30, of Nelson rose to the occasion and won his first round against Gregory Brown; 10-1, 2-13, 4-2. In round three Forsyth defeated Brett Foley 7-5, 8-7; but had his victory run ended in round four after being defeated by England’s Graham Shadwell 9-6, 6-5, 5-0. In the Women’s Singles Jan Khan defeated Maree Gibbs 12-2, 10-2; however Khan was then in turn defeated by Carly Griffiths of Australia in a close match. Khan lost in an extra end of the tie break; leaving the score reading 9-8, 2-9, 2-4. Mark Watt and Danny Delany had success in their first round of the Men’s

Pairs winning their match against Australian’s Geoff Walsh and Torie Babitsch; 12-9, 9-5. However the pair could not hold off their opposition in round two, they were defeated by Gerard Beath and David Ferguson 4-11, 12-3, 0-5. Meanwhile Richard Girvan and Rowan Brassey qualified in the men’s pairs then lost their match to the Australian pair Robert Wild and Sean Baker; 7-7, 10-7. Andrew Kelly and Ali Forsyth also won their first round against Australian bowlers, Troy and Chris Kennedy; 9-6, 13-4. However in their second round lost to Australian pair Lee Schraner and Neville Rodda 9-7, 5-9, 2-4. In Women’s Pairs Smith and McCaul teamed up against Danielle Fuss and Prudence Goonan of Australia, where the NZ pair gained a taste of victory 3-11, 12-4, 2-3. However were then defeated by Maree Gibbs and Jane Bush, also of Australia; the end result reading 9-9, 9-9, 1-2. In Men’s Triples Girvan, Forsyth and Brassey played very well but were defeated in the Semi Finals as they were defeated by Jamie Phillips, Mathew Phillips and Steve Harris 7-15, 10-4, 1-2. Edwards said that it was disappointing for the men to come home empty handed but it was a valuable experience for them. Additional reporting sourced from www.bowlsaustralia.com

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Raise $2700 for The Halberg Trust Good friends, good bowls, and most importantly, a good cause is what the Kittyhawk Bowling Club’s annual fundraiser for the Halberg Trust is all about. With these values in mind, Bowls NZ CEO Kerry Clark joined Sir Murray Halberg (founder and namesake of the Trust) and his Halberg Trust team on the boisterous greens of the Papatoetoe RSA Bowling Club this year, chatting with old friends, playing some great ends, and enjoying the warm glow of raising $2,700 in another successful year of holding the event. “It’s an absolutely wonderful day,” says Sir Murray Halberg. “We all have a mutual interest in sport and want to support this cause. And, it keeps me in touch with old friends,” says Sir Murray with a smile. Bowls NZ CEO Kerry Clark agrees: “It’s a great day to get out for a good cause”. With more than 30 years

experience running the event, which was first played in 1978 (the same year the club was born), the Kittyhawk Bowling Club certainly know a thing or two about putting on a great day of fun and fund raising. “It’s been a major event [on the Kittyhawk Bowling Club’s calendar] for many years,” says Kittyhawk Bowling Club President Colin Brown. “We don’t endeavor to break any records; we come to play bowls and support the cause.” Formed as a loosely structured club giving friendly bowlers the opportunity to play outside their clubs, the Kittyhawk Bowling Club’s involvement in the Halberg Trust dates back to its beginnings, and to a well-established friendship between Bob McDonald (a founding member of the club) and Sir Murray Halberg. The Club’s first tournament on December 7, 1978 began the annual event by donating the proceeds from

the day to the Halberg Trust. Since then the Kittyhawks have become a major contributor to the Trust, raising around $20,000 in the first ten years of the event. So, what is the cause and where does the money go? Launched in 1963 by Sir Murray Halberg “the Halberg Trust is about providing opportunities and support for young people with a disability to participate in sport and leisure activities,” explains Sir Murray. “A lot of the money goes directly to assisting disabled sportspeople by helping provide special camps and adapting equipment, for example.” Bowls NZ and acknowledges the great work of the Kittyhawk Bowling Club, supporting our official charity The Halberg Trust. For more information about the Halberg Trust go to www.halberg.co.nz Images: Crispin Anderlini www.crispinanderlini.com

Pictured from left - a Kittyhawk bowler with former All Black Waka Nathan, Sir Murray Halberg and former All Black Macky Herewini.

NATIONAL INTERCENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS 27-28 MARCH 2010

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Bowls NZ would like to acknowledge the Lion Foundation for their generous support of this important event. Thank you also, to the Northern and Palmerston North bowling clubs and the many volunteers who have made the event a success.

The Lion Foundation Intercentre Championship event combines the best of New Zealand’s Centre players in two days of impressive bowling action. This year’s event at the Palmerston North Bowling Club was no different, as players like World Junior Cup holder Genevieve Baildon (Pairs), Marina Khan (Fours) and Doreen Schumacher (Singles) worked hard and were rewarded with another Waikato National Intercentre title. Waikato won the same title in 2008. The Waikato Pairs team (skip Annette Bell and Genevieve Baildon) were particularly impressive, winning four of their five matches and keeping the team in the running against teams like the second placed Dunedin centre. Black Jack Val Smith’s (Nelson) unbeaten record in the Singles was another highlight, and a good indicator of the level of play being displayed on the green. Local team Manawatu proved their might for the second year in a row in the men’s, with players like Phillip Skoglund (skip, Fours) and Ross Ellery ‘getting their FINAL PLACING green’ on numerous occasions, despite a WOMEN MEN poor showing in the Fours (two wins out of five matches). Ross Ellery began with 1st Waikato 1st Manawatu a big loss to Waikato bowler Chris Lourie 2nd Dunedin 2nd Taranaki in round one (21-4), but came back to 3rd Manawatu 3rd Counties-Manukau win the rest of his matches.

NATIONAL INTERCENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS

It was Pairs team Pat Horgan (skip) and Chris Barrett who were the solid players throughout though, winning four matches by mostly large margins, and drawing one match in round three against Counties-Manukau (19-19). Taranaki came in at second place.

4th Northland

4th Waikato

5th Nelson

5th Canterbury

6th Taranaki

6th South Otago

All photos credited: Crispin Anderlini www.crispinanderlini.com

The Bowls NZ website (www.bowlsnz. co.nz) featured end of round results, daily updates, as well as full charts and short tweets (via Twitter) – Follow us! Waikato Women’s Intercentre Champions

Manawatu Mens’ Intercentre Champi

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NATIONAL Interclub CHAMPIONSHIPS 25-26 MARCH 2010 As New Zealand’s preeminent club bowls event the Lion Foundation National Interclub Championship was a fantastic two days of hotly contested bowls matches that saw South Island clubs Alexandra (Central Otago) and Stoke (Nelson) take the titles in the women’s and men’s Division One, and North Island teams Arawa (Bay of Plenty) and Stokes Valley (Wellington) come out on top in the women’s and men’s Division Two. In Division One, the competition was intense and there were no definite winners to be seen until the final round when the Stoke and Alexandra club teams pulled ahead by winning all their matches. So what is the secret to a small club, from the country’s southernmost reaches, winning a national title, in particular, the Women’s title? The Alexandra Bowling Club may not have exact answers to explain their recent win, but Pairs skip Linley O’Callaghan puts it down to team work. A firm belief in their abilities, and a steely resolve, might also be the key. Take an example from round four and five of the championship. O’Callaghan describes the situation with a grim look: “We were

worried in the round four when we lost in all categories, but we knew that we could win and during our lunchtime team talk we just said we have to win!” So that’s what they did, the club team from Central Otago came back and won every match they played, by good margins, and secured the title with 19 points. Elmwood (Canterbury) were a close second at 17 points. The Stoke team also fought through some tough matches, particularly in round two where they lost two of the three competitions, to gain the upper hand over closest rival Wilton (Wellington). Having young blood Black Jacks like Richard Collett certainly helped the team, as did the outstanding performance of the Fours squad who won every game thrown their way. In Division Two, the Arawa women were dominant throughout the event, winning 11 of the 15 matches in the event to end on 22 points, ahead of Beckenham (Canterbury) at 18 points. Stokes Valley, in the men’s, had the same record of 11 wins from 15 games and won all matches in three of the five rounds to end on 22 points ahead of North East Valley (Dunedin) on 16.

NATIONAL INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION ONE WOMEN

DIVISION TWO MEN

WOMEN

MEN

1st Alexandra Central Otago

1st Stoke Nelson

1st Arawa Bay Of Plenty

1st Stokes Valley Wellington

2nd Elmwood Canterbury

2nd Wilton Wellington

2nd Beckenham Canterbury

2nd: North East Valley Dunedin

3rd Kensington Northland

3rd Tauranga South Bay Of Plenty

3rd Kensington Northland

3rd:Motueka Nelson

4th Taupo Bay Of Plenty

4th Browns Bay North Harbour

4th Northern Manawatu

4th: Te Kuiti Waikato

5th Riverside Gisborne East Coast

5th Wakari Dunedin

5th New Plymouth Taranaki

5th: Northern Manawatu

6th Paraparaumu Beach Kapiti Coast

6th Palmerston North Manawatu

6th Te Rangi Southland

6th: Pakuranga Auckland

Alexandra Women’s Interclub Champions

Stoke Men’s Interclub Champions

Nominations for the 2009-2010 Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards are now open...

National Bowls Awards 2009 - 2010 It is time to recognise those people in our community who have made a positive difference to our sport The 10 National Award categories are:

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TOWER Club of the Year Centre of the Year Player of the Year Young Player of the Year Coach of the Year Greenkeeper of the Year Official of the Year Media Award Volunteer of the Year “The Don Manson Memorial” Administrator of the Year

Pictured above - Ken Haworth (Burnside), 2008-2009 Volunteer of the Year; below - Ann Muir (Kensington), 2008-2009 Coach of the Year.

National finalists will be announced in the August issue of Upshot and it is anticipated that winners will be recognised at a local event / regional presentation or the 2010-2011 Hyundai National Open Championships (if they will already be attending) all details to be confirmed. Please note: l Ensure that you first read the “Important Information” and note the deadline for nominations is 9 July 2010. l Download the official Bowls NZ nomination forms from the Bowls NZ website www.bowlsnz.co.nz

nomination deadline is friday 9 july 2010

National Bowls Awards 2009 - 2010

N IO T A M R O F IN T N A T R O P IM We encourage you to put forward as many nominations as possible in order to recognise those people who are putting considerable effort into the sport of bowls in New Zealand and making a positive contribution. The Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards is our annual event to recognise and celebrate excellence within the New Zealand bowls community. Judging will be undertaken by a panel selected by Bowls NZ Board Members who will recognise those making outstanding contributions. 10 AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE l Centre of the Year l TOWER Club of the Year l Player of the Year l Coach of the Year l Administrator of the Year l Official of the Year l Young Player of the Year l Green Keeper of the Year l Media Award l Volunteer of the Year CRITERIA & NOMINATIONS All centres with formal awards should put forward their winners in the relevant categories. An official nomination form must be submitted for consideration for all Award categories. Nominations are also invited from clubs, centres and individual members. Nominations must relate to the period from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 to be eligible for the Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards for 2009-2010 It is highly recommended that those wishing to submit nominations work closely with their relevant Bowls NZ Community Development Officer

to ensure that nominations are of a high and acceptable standard. SUBMISSIONS: Nominations must be downloaded from the Bowls NZ website www. bowlsnz.co.nz . All nominations must be submitted on the official Bowls NZ Nomination Forms to be eligible. Answers must be written/typed only in the space(s) provided on the official nomination form. Nominations must be submitted on the appropriate nomination form with supporting evidence to Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards by either: l POST: PO Box 62502, Kalmia Street, Auckland 1544, l E-MAIL: info@bowlsnz.co.nz Please note for all individual awards except the Media Award and Green Keepers Award, the nominated individual must be a full member of a bowling club. NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: 9 July 2010 INQUIRIES If you have any queries about the categories, criteria and eligibility please contact your local Community Development Officer. JUDGING PANEL A panel selected by the Bowls NZ Board Members. NOTIFICATION Following on from the judging process, all finalists will be notified in writing by no later than 31 August 2010.

Regional presentations will be made to winners at dates and venues to be advised. Bowls NZ Community Development Officer (CDO) STEVE SMITH e: steves@bowlsnz.co.nz m: 021 966 016 Region 1: Bowls Far North, Northland, Bowls North Harbour, Auckland Bowls. STEVE BEEL e: steve@bowlsnz.co.nz m: 021 966 017 Region 2: Counties/Manukau Bowls, Bowls Waikato, Thames Valley, Bowls Bay of Plenty, Bowls Gisborne/East Coast, Bowls Hawkes Bay. Paul Cavanagh e: paul@bowlsnz.co.nz m: 021 966 177 Region 3 and 4: Bowls Taranaki, Bowls Wanganui, Bowls Manawatu, Bowls Wairarapa, Bowls Wellington, Bowls Kapiti Coast. VINCE ROPER e: vince@bowlsnz.co.nz m: 021 966 263 Region 5: Bowls Nelson, Bowls Marlborough, Bowls Canterbury, Bowls Buller, Bowls West Coast. JIM SCOTT e: jim@bowlsnz.co.nz t: 021 966 010 Region 6: Bowls South Canterbury, Bowls Dunedin, Bowls North Otago, South Otago Bowling Centre, Central Otago Bowls, Bowls Southland.

nomination deadline is friday 9 july 2010

good luck! to 8-Nations Team As this April issue of Upshot goes ‘live’ online, the Black Jacks NZ team will be well into the 8-Nations Invitation Event in Delhi (6-10 April), India. In preparation, a camp was held in Christchurch in March which was an opportunity for the team to finalise some of the important preparation required to handle the expected conditions in Delhi. The players heard from two people who have recently experienced Delhi first hand. One of those was Paul Laursen from the NZ Academy of Sport who was able to impart some valuable information on how athletes can handle the hot conditions. Fitness was another area the players discussed and they were also put through their paces in the gym by Matt Ingram, who is the team’s strength and conditioning coach. All players are really looking forward to the event and also experiencing India for the first time. The team was extremely grateful for the assistance they received from the local Hyundai dealership, Gary Cockram Hyundai who supplied a vehicle for the weekend. COACHING TEAM: Dave Edwards (National Coach), Janice McKenna (Assistant Coach), Graeme Rees (Assistant Coach), Lyn Johnston (High Performance Leader). WOMEN - Singles: Val Smith, Pairs: Manu Timoti (Lead), Jan Shirley (Skip), Triples: Genevieve Baildon (Lead), Karen Coombe, Jan Khan (Skip). MEN’S - Singles: Ali Forsyth, Pairs: Richard Collett (Lead), Dan Delany (Skip), Triples: Andrew Todd (Lead), Andrew Kelly, Richard Girvan (Skip). Follow the progress of the team in Delhi on www.bowlsnz.co.nz and look for a post event review in the May issue of Upshot. Follow Bowls NZ on Twitter.

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good luck! TO WORLD CUP TEAM The team of New Zealanders heading to Warilla, Australia to compete in the World Cup - Indoor and World Junior Cup – Outdoor (22-29 April) are strong contenders for gold. Double World Bowls Champion Val Smith will be looking to add another title to her already impressive record. After securing the singles title at last year’s Asia Pacific Championships, Ali Forsyth is a definitely a hot favourite in the men’s section. The World Junior Cup will feature defending champion Genevieve Baildon, who has seen her fair share of international success, most recently winning the singles event at the Hong Kong Classic in November. In the men’s junior cup, Canterbury’s 22 year old Andrew Kelly steps forward after tasting gold in the pairs with Richard Collett at the Hong Kong Classic. In addition, Jo Edwards has been invited to defend her World Cup title. For results and event coverage, visit www.bowlsnz.co.nz and look for the event review in June’s Upshot.

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COACHING is the key Raising Awareness • Building Responsibility • Building Self Belief Sharon Sims, National Coaching Coordinator • sharon@bowlsnz.co.nz

The 2010 Junior Trans Tasman event was a real milestone for our age group programme. The team secured the overall points, the U25 women were dominant particularly on days 2 and 3 and the under 18 team beat Australia for the first time. It was not that long ago that we could not field an under 25 women’s side but now we are beginning to see some real depth among the young players. They are eager to improve and open to challenge, something older players could learn from. This improvement is all the result of coaching and not just in the Talent Development programme. Hundreds of dedicated coaches are putting in many hours introducing the game to young players and helping them

develop their skills. I have particular admiration for this group of coaches, who love working with young players despite the knockers who insist on telling them it is a waste of time, and the few grumpy club members who are unwilling or unable to make young players feel welcome. It is all these coaches, not just the few who have had direct contact with players in this particular team who have made that difference. Thank you and congratulations to you all. Recently a number of people have complained to me about examples of bad etiquette and poor sportsmanship that they have encountered and I have to agree, there has been a noticeable decline in standards in recent years. However, when I

ask “what did you do about it?” invariably the complaint is that “they ought to do something”. But like most problems it’s we not them that can fix it by having the courage to challenge the behaviour at the time instead of complaining afterwards. Coaches, we should take the lead in this. Lectures on etiquette are not the answer, instead try creating learning opportunities for players to learn in context, and if new players do slip up assume they didn’t know and have a quiet word.

SKINSGAME Learning Outcomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Tactical awareness Maintaining bowls in the scoring zone Beating opponents bowl Drawing under pressure Playing with good weight control

The Game: l 4 Bowls per player – can be up to 4 players per rink l Played as a normal game of singles with player holding shot establishing mat placement and length to play l On each end the player with the bowl the furthest from the jack has their bowl removed for the remainder of the game l Bowls can not be driven or run out of head – a jack moved more than 2 mat lengths is returned to it’s original position l Winner is the last player to have bowls in play

SOCIAL SUMMER LEAGUE

For most, the summer is coming to a close and clubs may be winding down for the winter. It’s time to start planning for the next season NOW. It is important that your club plans for Mates in Bowls and other initiatives. Utilise these winter months to prepare for the summer .... because by September, it’s too late. Talk to your Club Executive and contact your Bowls NZ Community Development Officer (CDO) who will be happy to assist you with your planning to a strong, sustainable future. • Increase your cash flow • Revitalise your club • Potential new social and full members • An increase in the number of private functions booked

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KEEP SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER FREE IN YOUR CALENDAR ... For the 2010 National Have A Go at Lawn Bowls Day. While we may be several months away now, it takes time to carefully plan your Have A Go day for success. Talk to your executive and plan the National Day into your club calendar. The purpose of HAVE-A-GO is to introduce your local community to your bowling club and to the sport of bowls. Do not expect to sign up full members. The key aim of the day is to give them a great time, get their contact details and invite them back to your club to play in MIB or book a Christmas Party or to invest in a membership? What is included in the Bowls NZ Have A Go package? l Clubs that sign up, will be provided with on 1200mm x 800mm branded Have A Go

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corflute sign. Note: Clubs that participated last year will need to keep their corflute signage from last year (a sticker replacement for the date will be available). There are TEMPLATES for A4 posters and A5 flyers to download freely from the Bowls NZ website http://www.bowlsnz.co.nz/index. php?id=718 Club’s modify the template and produce their own posters/flyers Listing on the Have A Go “Club Directory” on the Bowls NZ website. A promotional email template. Handy hints and Tips for a successful day. As well as ongoing advice and support from the Bowls NZ Community Development Officer (CDO) The official Have A Go at Lawn

Bowls logo (which can be downloaded off the Bowls NZ website: www.bowlsnz.co.nz) If you can’t do 10 October this year, that’s ok. Talk to your local CDO, clubs and centre to decide on a day that suits your area best. You can still run a HAVE-A-GO day and we will provide you with the resources.

S R E Y A L P .E A U. Get A Helping Hand From Bowls NZ Among the United Arab Empire’s many achievements is being home to the world’s tallest tower, largest shopping mall, tallest hotel, and as of last August, a member of World Bowls. With this first hurdle overcome, the UAE then went about getting world class advice and coaching from all the world bowls heavyweights, settling on New Zealand as the ideal location to get a top flight bowls education and Bowls NZ as the best educators. “We’ve been to Scotland, England, Australia and South Africa, but we are getting excellent coaching here,” UAE Team Captain Ali Akbar says with satisfaction. “People are

much friendlier here and there is a lot of technical assistance provided; I finally found my line today,” Akbar says with pride. The coaching offered has been to such a high standard that Akbar plans to bring a group of UAE players (up to 15 players from a different state each time) to New Zealand every six months for coaching. Those players “can then go back and train people in their state,” Akbar says, and develop the game to an international standard. Steve Smith, Community Development Officer for Region One, is fully supportive of this goal, explaining that “the idea is to

introduce the players to the game, give them some coaching, and encourage them to develop the game in the UAE and they are showing a lot of improvement”. For Akbar it is very serious, as he will be representing his country at the World Cup (Indoor) event in Warilla, Australia this month. “It’s a big honour for the UAE and for me, but I’m not nervous about it,” Akbar says, “I’ll play the best I can but I don’t expect to change the world overnight,” he says with a chuckle.

Images: Crispin Anderlini www.crispinanderlini.com

Pictured, from left, clockwise - Steve Smith (left) and Steve Clifton (right) with the team from U.A.E at Ponsonby Bowling Club, Steve Smith coaches two players, Team Captain Ali Akbar finding his line, Imran delivers a good bowl.

CDO

WEST AUCKLAND STUDENTS PROVE THAT

CONTACTS REGION 1 Steve Smith steves@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 016 Bowls Far North Bowls Northland Bowls North Harbour Auckland Bowls

Students from Lynfield College, Avondale High School, Kelston Boys and St Dominic’s College made a bee line for the New Lynn Bowling Club after school last month. Squad6 was in session and the general consensus from the kids was that “it was a lot of fun”. Squad6 is a 4-6 week competition for secondary school students who are just entering the realm of lawn bowls and wish to try their hand at mastering the sport. The organisers and volunteers who run the event wish to create a fun atmosphere and a supportive environment to encourage development in the sport. In its essence, Squad6 is seeking to challenge the age old stereotype of lawn bowls and bowlers. The format for the competition is 6 to a team, any

gender combination, school vs. school, speed bowls style. The New Lynn Bowling Club hosted the West Auckland ‘have a go’ and registration day recently. The club’s Vice President, Grant Angus and three under-20 players; Ciaran MacElvanna, Sione Manuolevao and Scott Evans provided a comprehensive coaching session for the kids to show them what bowls was all about and to prepare them for the upcoming competition. Grant has been playing for 7 years now and is a reputable bowler. “Squad6 is a great way to bring the young one’s through and nurture their growth in bowls” he says Is Squad6 for your club? Contact your Bowls NZ Community Development Officer today.

REGION 2 Steve Beel steve@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 017 Counties/Manukau Bowls Waikato Thames Valley Bowls Bay of Plenty Bowls Gisborne/East Coast Bowls Hawkes Bay

REGION 3&4 Paul Cavanagh paul@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 177 Bowls Taranaki Bowls Wanganui Bowls Manawatu Bowls Wairarapa Bowls Wellington Bowls Kapiti Coast

REGION 5 Vince Roper vince@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 263 Bowls Nelson Bowls Marlborough Bowls Canterbury Bowls Buller Bowls West Coast

REGION 6 Jim Scott jim@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 010 Bowls South Canterbury Bowls Dunedin Bowls North Otago South Otago Bowling Centre Central Otago Bowls Bowls Southland.

youth bowls

70 year neighbours form long term partnership After looking at each other over the fence for the last 70 years the Woodend Bowling Club and Woodend School (located 20kms north of Christchurch) have entered into a long term partnership which will see the school offer bowls as a permanent feature of the schools intermediate age summer sports programme. Bryan Sutherland, the driving force for the initiative, sees it as a win/win for all parties concerned; the children, the school, the club and the community and he has plenty of praise for Caroline Marris – Senior Teacher – and other school staff who have been “great to work with and a source of encouragement”. One of the first hurdles that needed to be overcome was the provision of sets of suitable modern small size bowls. A sign of the school’s early commitment was a $900 contribution of which $300 came from the children themselves. Community support from several local businesses and a top up from the club and member donations rounded out the fundraising with the bowls being engraved ‘Woodend Community Bowls’ by the manufacturer to reflect the joint ownership. The overall goal is that children will enjoy themselves, learn new skills, and want to come back. Unlike some school models which are totally based on ‘fun’ activities, the Woodend approach incorporates learning about how the sport is actually played. Leading up to Christmas the club runs a 3 week programme educating 72 children about such things as team names and assigned colours, how to score, order of play, etiquette etc. Children are encouraged to

understand the weekly draw and the progressive results table and to get involved in helping with the setup so that over time they can run it themselves. After Christmas the school runs an 8 week competition for 32 children selected not only for their playing ability but based on who might best benefit from being involved. Game modifications like shortened ends and fixed targets make maximum use of the time available. A well designed ‘Player of the Day’ certificate is presented to two children each week and an overall ‘Player of the Tournament’ certificate (with photo) is to be presented at the season end school assembly. A magnificent wood-turned trophy has been made by a club member from wood obtained from the school hedge and a club

powerpole. This trophy will be presented to the winning pair at the school assembly The club has found the children are a pleasure to deal with. They like to compete, and now have a better understanding and respect for the club. Helpers are getting a real buzz out of the children’s enthusiasm and the high standard of bowls being played. Woodend is a great example of what can be achieved if a club and a school have a joint will to make something work and people get on with it. Does your club have a school handy? Is anyone prepared to put their hand up and make contact with the school to talk about what you can do for each other? The benefits are real so it’s worth thinking about in time for next season.

Pictured from right, clockwise - Woodend School student shows off the Community Bowls, The Trophy, measuring for Shot, Woodend volunteers.

From the Greenkeepers

The Bluff (Hill bowling club) to Norsewood By Martin Christensen Green Keeper A green safari from one end of the Hawkes Bay Centre to the other was undertaken by the intrepid Hawkes Bay Green Keepers last month. It was exciting uncovering the secrets of the Norsewood Green with their own Rude Clinepaster resident bug man/ecologist and the magnificent soil that they have sourced from the foot hills of the Tararua Range. Otane was a revelation to the visitors the improvement from an earlier visit was remarkable even more so with the submission of a full written report (with a Rational Section) from full time school teacher green keeper Peter Burne. By the way

Otane’s 12 members operate without an automatic watering system. On to Hastings and the National Service Club perhaps the best kept secret in the Bay where another miracle transformation was revealed. A complete green renovation and the introduction of maniototo flooded out all the bulbils in the ditches, re sown and played on before Christmas – a brilliant effort Lew Burns. Kia Toa - Great cover. Bowls Napier behold Centre Presidents and Board members in attendance for a banquet lunch as well as delightful expectant small presentation of a Buzzy Bee to Megan Cushanan (NZSTI). A new wider spiker locally built was another revelation. Mud bathing is in vogue here.

Waiwere - Major surgery required legacy of poor soil and root system high hopes for a robust renovation ASAP and all will be well again. Bluff Hill up in the clouds. A great view and location worth a visit, coring is the order of the day, for an early renovation. The work that the Hawkes Bay green keepers are doing is amazing especially in the area of outlying clubs like Otane and Norsewood. At days end farewells to all the travellers Safari guides Green Keeper’s President Stu Skeet and Hon Sec Peter Feltham well done and the NZSTI guru of all gurus Megan Cushanan, Megan’s presence advice and guidance was outstanding specially focused on Hawkes Bay’s unique climate.

2010 Greenkeepers Seminars The Bowls NZ Greenkeepers Association wish to advise of upcoming seminars for 2010: Region

Date

Venue

Contact

Phone

South Island

July 6/7

Ashburton Bowling Club

Diane Gutberlet

03 308 8826

rodedido@xtra.co.nz

North Island

June 21/22

Tauranga South Bowls Club 15 Tutchen Street

Terry Shaw

07 578 5594 Evenings 027 458 9469 Anytime

fatsnapper@kinect.co.nz

Cost: $100 per person Great speakers and interesting topics. Please send details along with your cheque (made out to BOP Greenkeepers Association) to: BOP Greenkeepers Association, 13 Twelfth Avenue, Tauranga 3112

focus on umpiring

Test your knowledge of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls The following situations occur regularly on the green. Do you know the laws that cover these situations? Q1: In a Centre Championship, Lead A delivers the jack which, in its original course, hits Skip A on the leg. The jack is returned to be delivered by Lead B. Lead B delivers the jack and it lands in the ditch. What happens next? Q2: The lead in Team A delivers the jack, which passes the two metre mark. Before it comes to rest Skip A picks it up assuming that it will not reach the ditch and places it on the 2 metre mark. Skip B objects. What should happen now? Q3: While measuring for shot one bowl on an angle fell of its own accord. The players were not sure what should happen and called the umpire. What should the umpire rule? Q4: A bowl comes to rest on the green and in contact with the jack, which is in the ditch. Is the bowl a toucher? Q5: During the course of a game a gust of wind moved the jack and a bowl on the rink. What should happen?

Q6: A toucher at rest in the ditch belonging to team A was removed by Skip A and placed on the bank. On being informed that it was a toucher Skip A replaced the bowl in the ditch. Skip B refused the replacement saying the bowl was dead as Skip A had interfered with it. Who is correct and what should be done? Q7: The 15th end of an 18 end pairs game is a tied end. Who starts the next end? Q8: In sets play, the jack is moved during play and passes over the face of the bank. Where should the jack be placed to resume the end? Q9: In determining the result of an end the three accidentally moved a bowls leaving the opponent with three shots. The opponent decided to leave the head as disturbed. Has the player this right? Q10: In a triples game who should keep the scorecard?

Bowls NZ Umpires Committee Pictured from left - Helen Stallard (Chair), Martin Christensen, Reg Briggs and Ray Hunt.

ANSWERS A1: The jack should be returned for Lead A to redeliver. Two laws cover these situations. If a jack in its original course is displaced by a member of the team that delivered the jack, the opposing lead should place the mat and re deliver the jack. (Law 33.1.1 1st dot). The second delivery was improperly delivered and the opposing player should place the mat and redeliver the jack. (Law 23.3). Note: The first delivery was not an incorrect delivery of the jack and therefore Law 23.3 does not come into play. A2: The jack has been displaced by a player from their own team, therefore the opposing lead should place the mat (Law 19.1.1) and redeliver the jack making sure that it is centred, but should not play first (Law 31.1.1 dot 1) A3: If a bowl falls of its own accord, it should be left in its new position while deciding the number of shots should continue, and all shots agreed to before the bowl fell will count. (Law 40.6 dot 3) A4: No. No bowls will be a toucher if it plays onto or comes in contact with the jack when the jack is in the ditch (Law 24.3). A5: If the position of the jack and / or a bowl is altered by the wind, a storm or other unforeseen circumstances, the skips or opponents in singles should put the jack and bowl back to its former position. If they cannot agree on the former position, they should declare the end dead. (Law 53) A6: Neither is correct. If a toucher in the ditch is displaced by a player, the opposing skip should put the bowl back to its former position. (Law 28.1.4 dot 1) A7: The winner of the previous scoring end should choose whether to place the mat and deliver the jack and first bowl or tell the opposing player to place the mat and deliver the jack and first bowl. (Law 18.4) A8: It should be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at a spot on the rink which is 2 metres from the front ditch and on the centre line. (Law 15.5.3). If the spot is covered see Law 15.5.6. A9: The opponent should put the bowl back to its former position. (Law 28.4.1) A10: The second player should be responsible for the score card while play is in progress. (Law 37.3.1)

BOWLS D N U F T N E M P O L E V DE TOWER’s focus has always been to support bowlers, club and the national organisation and their commitment to bowls over the years has been instrumental in helping us grow and develop the sport. In light of this support, the TOWER Bowls Development Fund is available to all bowling clubs who need financial support in the development and implementation of bowls initiatives that attract new participants to the sport as well as initiatives that improve the skill levels of the Club Executive and volunteers.

PURPOSE OF THE FUND The TOWER BOWLS DEVELOPMENT FUND has been created expressly to support club level initiatives in two key areas: 1. The creation and promotion of activities to introduce and attract NEW players (adults) and NEW target audiences (age groups and ethnicities) to the sport of lawn bowls 2. The up-skilling of key volunteers, personnel and Executive Members through short-term training initiatives and conference opportunities that relate to Bowls NZ’s Club Plan modules in order to generate an immediate benefit to the club, in terms of improving the club’s governance, administration or operations. GENERAL CRITERIA Funds will be directed to initiatives which specifically meet some or all of the following criteria: For the creation & promotion of activities to introduce & attract NEW players & NEW target audiences: l Activities based on a “repeat business” philosophy where there is a series of events or programmes that target new individuals/groups as opposed to one off events. l Initiatives that support the positive development of the sport l Activities aimed specifically at attracting new players & new target markets (eg disability groups, ethnic

groups, service clubs, other sporting codes etc) l Initiatives that increase utilisation of existing greens and facilities l Initiatives that are self-funding or generate an income for the club In addition the club must: l Ensure all players complete the approved registration form with copies sent to Bowls NZ at the completion of the event ( a registration form template will be provided). l Ensure a reasonable entry fee is payable for attendance at the event (eg $7-$10 per person per night) l Meet any other conditions imposed by Bowls New Zealand. l Provide results to Bowls NZ on the actual income and expenditure on the project, and actual outcomes against the objectives and targets of the project Please note that in regards to activities aimed at introducing new players, the fund will be weighted towards Clubs participating in Bowls NZ’s nationwide initiatives such as MIB “Mates in Bowls, “Fling Bowls”, “Christmas Bowls” and “Have a Go” concepts. For up-skilling club members through training or conference attendance l Attendance at accredited/recognised training courses (related to Club Plan modules) for club members that will provide direct and immediate benefits to the governance, administration or operations of the club l Attendance at official conferences by club members that will provide direct and immediate benefits to the governance, administration or operations of the club. The Fund will NOT be used: l To support projects which involve bricks and mortar developments or renovations l To support refurbishment or redecoration of clubrooms l To support greens refurbishment or replacement l To support any food and beverage elements of an initiative l To support salaries, wages, honoraria or allowances l To support any projects which have already taken place l Coaching tools and equipment l For individual benefit – the benefits accruing must be for more than an individual and must benefit the club l For any project or event where funding could be/is obtained from other sources such as Gaming trusts. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Clubs successful in obtaining a grant from the Fund will be required to

acknowledge TOWER’s support in the following manner: l Display the TOWER logo in relevant media eg printed/promotional material, club website, newspaper advertisements (the logo will be supplied) l Display posters or signage at the event for TOWER if requested by TOWER (signage will be supplied) l Supply a written testimonial to Bowls NZ with photos/images endorsing TOWER’s support of the new participation or training activity and explaining how the club has benefited or will benefit l Acknowledge TOWER’s support in the club newsletter Please note that copies of the above will be required before payment will be made.

APPLICATION PROCESS You shall be required to complete/ provide on every occasion : l The Tower Bowls Development Fund Application Form (forms can be obtained from your CDO or from the Bowls New Zealand web site www.bowlsnz.co.nz) l A detailed budget for the project or a detailed agenda for the training/conference event l A quote or invoice supporting the amount being requested l Copies of proofs of any printed material or advertisements being funded Please Note: l Applications will generally be limited to 1 successful application per year, per category, per club (outside any generic funding) l Funding decisions will generally be made on the 2nd Monday of each month. l You MUST discuss your application with the Bowls NZ Community Development Officer for your region or as a minimum, inform them of your project/training course/conference. l Your CDO will be required to countersign your application form for funding. l The application form, along with any supporting material, should be completed and forwarded to your Community Development Officer for your Region. l Decisions on funding applications from clubs will be made by the Operations Manager and the Marketing & Communications Manager of Bowls NZ.

NEED 2 KNOW Manukau Hyundai at Pukekawa Bowling Club Manukau Hyundai sponsored the Bowls tournament in March at Pukekawa Bowling Club. Hannah and Justin from Manukau Hyundai entered in a team with the talented bowler Steve Beel from Bowls NZ. It was a great fun-filled day for all involved and the weather managed to stay sunny. The sponsors’ team even managed to win the tournament! However being the sponsors, they decided to donate the winnings back to the club.

Bowls NZ Appoints Raelene Peters as a National Selector Bowls NZ is pleased to announce that Raelene Peters has been appointed to the National Selection Panel after a short term of absence to fill the position recently vacated by Colleen Ferrick, who resigned as a selector at the end of February 2010, for personal reasons. Peters was a New Zealand women’s selector in 2007 and 2008 and rejoins current selector Terry Scott and convenor Dave Edwards on the panel. The success of the Bowls NZ High Performance Programme will see a number of athletes vying for the attention of the selectors, in anticipation of the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Youthtown Children’s Day “Have A Go At Lawn Bowls” 30 children, parents and Cobden Bowlers gathered at the Cobden Bowling Club on Sunday, March 7th for a Have A Go day with BBQ, soft drinks and prizes supported by YOUTHTOWN and SPORTS WEST COAST. In glorious weather all enjoyed themselves and will hopefully take up the challenge to join a club and give outdoor bowls a go.

Manawatu Triples Arnold Bloxham from Bowls Manawatu reports of a unique occasion where father Peter McIntosh (lead) with his two sons, 18 year old Mark (skip) and 15 year old Eion (two) won the Manawatu Intermediate Champion of Champions Triples in March. Between them they have amassed 15 years of bowls experience. Mark has been playing for 7 years, and his brother has 5 years while ‘newcomer’ Peter has 3 years in the game.

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Kittyhawks National Under 20 Men’s and Women’s Singles

Scott Evans admires the Men’s Championship trophy.

Young Champions Crowned In Kittyhawks Finals

Championship Winner Mandy Boyd (left) with runner-up and friend, Misty Arnold.

Jacqui Whitburn demonstrates her plate winning style.

Plate quarter-finalist Toni Edwards.

Bevan Beckham (Counties-Manukau) is stoked with his shot.

Bowls ain’t just for nana’s and over the Easter weekend, 48 young athletes (32 men and 16 women) proved this by coming together on the greens of the Pakuranga Bowling Club (Auckland) to compete for New Zealand’s premier under-20 singles title. Mandy Boyd (Hawkes Bay) eventually came out on top in a tense showdown for the Women’s Championship title with four-year finals veteran of the event, Misty Arnold (Nelson). Both players (team mates from the successful Under-25 Junior Trans-Tasman team this year) were in top form, playing at a level that their rivals found hard to match. In the final game, after losing the first set 5-14 and turning it around in the second 12-5, it came down to a tie-breaker that Boyd won by bowling a series of beautifully weighted draw shots Arnold just couldn’t respond to. The recent news that Boyd has been named on the Commonwealth Games “long list”, just makes the victory that much sweeter. It was a much quicker and altogether clearer cut in the Men’s Championship between the very vocal Scott Evans (Auckland) and Raymond Martin (Wellington). Evans won

the title 11-4, 13-2, in what Martin admitted was a “schooling,” and which was definitely a lesson in exceptionally skillful bowls placement. Whether the wild calls, shouts and commands that Evans directed at his attentive bowls had anything to do with the victory is another matter; many of his commands were obeyed after all. Robbie Reed (Canterbury) followed Evans’ example by overwhelming Auckland’s Devang Patel in straight set wins 12-2, 14-4 for the Men’s Plate Event trophy. While in the adjacent rink, Jacqui Whitburn (Auckland) bested a smiling Letitia Patten (Taranaki) in a tie-breaker for the Women’s Plate Event title (12-6, 7-8, 5-1) that brought the three days to a close. As for last year’s titleholders Kirsten Griffin (Wellington) and Sam Morton (Dunedin), they never really hit their stride. Morton took losses early on, and then was beaten in the first round of the Men’s Plate Event by Nelson’s Paul Watts (7-14, 9-12). Griffin fared somewhat better, being outplayed by Julia Hodgson (Nelson) in the first round of the Women’s Championship 14-6, 8-10, 0-6.

Kittyhawks National Under 20 Singles Winners Championship

Scott Evans and Raymond Martin after the Championship final.

Women’s: Mandy Boyd (Hawkes Bay)

Women’s: Jacqui Whitburn (Auckland)

Men’s: Scott Evans (Auckland)

Men’s: Robbie Reed (Canterbury)

Images: Crispin Anderlini - www.crispinanderlini.com

Plate Event