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Bowls Matters July – August 2014

Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC Governor of New South Wales

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SILVER REGULARS Editor’s Note President’s Message From the CEO’s Desk Coaching Report Umpire’s Report Match Committee Report Club Spotlight General News Sports Community Commonwealth Games Results Around the Greens

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DIRECTORS Robyn Procter Anne Emms Pam Hockings Denise Huender Nanette Jemmeson Sue O’Keefe Beryl Watson President Appointed Appointed

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STANDING COMMITTEES 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 21 22 26 28 30 35 36 37 42 Match Coaching Umpires Pamela Hockings Robyn Lewis Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas Kathryn Chatillon Lesley Swales

Coping With Cold

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OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES Selection Gary Willis Constitution Revision Robyn Procter Beryl Watson Magazine Social Wendy Steyer Elizabeth Whelan Jean Clowes Jackie Lewis Pat Cousley Delsie Fardell

Game Stoppages

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New Logo, New Era

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Letters to the Editor District and Association News What’s On in Your Club 2014 Life Members Special Days

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10 Region 11 Region 12 Region 13 Region 14 Region 15 Region 16 Judith Padgen Carole Graham Elaine Radcliffe Frances Laker - VACANT Robyne Cosgrove Margaret Duley Meg McClure Carol Hayes Joan Stair Pauline Payne - VACANT - VACANT Margaret Wicks Trish Wilson Barbara Hazeltine

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ENQUIRIES WOMEN’S BOWLS NSW Phone (02) 9267 7155 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nicky Bethwaite Email ceo@womensbowlsnsw.org EDITOR Wendy Steyer MAGAZINE CORRESPONDENCE Email journal@womensbowlsnsw.org ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Email advertising@womensbowlsnsw.org www.womensbowlsnsw.org

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Editor’s Note \\ WENDY STEYER \\ EDITOR

Inaugural Editor’s Report It is a great privilege to be writing my first report as editor of Bowls Matters.

My name is Wendy Steyer and I belong to Oak Flats WBC which is just south of Wollongong in the Illawarra District. I have worked on the magazine for the past six years working with some wonderful ladies and would like to thank Barbara Hazeltine for all her help and support over that time. I hope I can live up to the high standards set by those before me and continue to make Bowls Matters a great magazine. This issue has some great articles – look for Women’s Bowls NSW’s new logo on Page 18 a simple design but very elegant. What a great year Kelly Richards (Raymond Terrace) has had, read about it on page 21 We wish her good luck in the upcoming State play-offs. On page 13 the Match Committee have asked clubs to formulate the 2015 calendar to incorporate BA and State events, also letting players know that the Laws of the Sport will be reprinted later in the year. All players should obtain a copy to become up to date with the laws of the game. The Umpires Board have discussed the laws regarding game stoppages. You will find this on page 12. On page 11 the Coaching Committee have an article on coping with cold weather, a good read for an evening in front of the heater. Thanks to the Regions who have sent in their results. I hope to see more regional results in the Sept/Oct issue. You will notice there isn’t a “Meet the Bowler” this issue as we wanted to use the space for the last of 2013 Club Champion and Competition winners. It will be back to normal next issue and the start of the 2014 Championship winners. The Journal Committee would like to welcome all the new Publicity Officers that have taken the position after their club AGM. The articles sent in by clubs are the back bone of the magazine, and make for a great read. Please remember to send in your articles electronically with high resolution photos, this makes it so much easier for Nicola in the office and the Journal Committee. Please keep your Letters to the Editor coming as I would like to hear your ideas and concerns. Let us know your thoughts on the new look magazine and what other items you would like to see included.

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President’s Message \\ ROBYN PROCTER \\ STATE PRESIDENT

Successful Board Meeting in Bomaderry!

If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies – Author Unknown CEO Nicky and all Directors were delighted to be in Bomaderry late May, not only for the Board Meeting, but also to meet with the many players attending the eagerly awaited Forum on the Sunday. My thanks to the very large gathering, all ready and waiting to field countless match, uniform and constitution questions. Emulating the outstanding success of the 2013 84th State Carnival, the Shoalhaven Region again was host to the 85th BCiB State Carnival. Stated by many of those attending as “the best ever”, the event was run again with the generous support of the Bomaderry Bowling Club, Shoalhaven City Council and principal sponsor BCiB. The “Mad Hatter” dinner was attended by over 250 and included representatives from the Shoalhaven City Council, Bomaderry Bowling Club, Bowls NSW, Sponsors and WBNSW Directors and staff. Due to the incredible effort made by all those attending the Dinner to enter into the spirit of this year’s theme, a best hat and best dressed team award were given out. The entertainment was again superb, the hospitality provided by the Bomaderry Club - outstanding. A great start to a wonderful week of competition, friendship and fun. The week proved to be an enjoyable experience for all those attending and it was a great final afternoon. Congratulations to the winners Val Smith, Betty Herbertson, Jan Rolph and Cheryl Gillard from the Merrylands Club. We were thrilled to have Karen Murphy play a part in the presentation of prizes following the final playoffs. Special thanks to Chair of Match Pam Hockings and her Committee, Robyn Lewis, Jennifer Palmer and Joan Thomas as well as the Section Managers and Umpires for their time and expertise in running another successful event. Attending Special Club Events are indeed a bonus for myself and fellow Directors, they allow us to meet with each Management Committee, Club members, the visitors invited to the special event and in many cases, members of the mens’ Clubs and Club Board. My particular thanks to Port Macquarie Women’s Page 8

Bowling Club, Blacktown City Women’s Bowling Club and Glenbrook Women’s Bowling Club for their kind invitations to attend their Special Days. Port City celebrated their 60th Birthday in great style with all clubs in the District represented and along with Regional Representative Carole Graham and District President Diana Upcroft, a marvellous day was had by all. My day was made extra special due to a surprise visit to the local Koala Hospital to visit my newly adopted Koala Zanani and to meet with the many koalas needing medical and special care attention. What an inspirational afternoon! I am very grateful to President Barbara and Secretary Judy for their generous hospitality and their commitment to looking after our precious little koalas as volunteers at the Koala Hospital. Blacktown City Women’s Bowling celebrated their 50th Birthday during June. My congratulations to President Shirley and her members for making the celebrations most delightful. On behalf of the Association, to everyone at Blacktown City, best wishes for the future. President Jackie together with her Glenbrook ladies and many representatives from the Nepean District provided me with a very warm welcome when I arrived to join in the celebrations for their President’s and Officers Day. A very relaxed and most enjoyable day made even more special for the hardworking and loyal recipients of those members awarded State Merit Pins. My congratulations to a very popular President Jackie on her achievements within her club and for her valuable contributions as a member of the State Magazine Committee. CEO Nicky and myself were invited by Bowls Australia to participate in the State Consultative Body conference on June 23 and 24. Discussions and talks were indeed very interesting and included detailed information regarding the Australian Open, updates on the status of World Bowls, the Australian Premier League and the new ranking system. Other issues discussed were the new IT System, new projects involving the marketing of our sport

and falling membership. The second day was given to talks concerning Strategic Planning and the changes that have occurred since the collaboration between the national and state bodies that began in 2011. Due to a previous commitment, I was unable to attend the Champion of Club Champion Pairs held at Oak Flats Bowling Club. By all accounts the final was a great game! My congratulations to Karen Murphy and Kay Moran, worthy winners from Cabramatta, and runners up Sarah Boddington and Keeley McGuire. Best wishes to Karen and Kay at the National event. Bowls Australia and Cabramatta Bowling Club hosted a fantastic lunch not only to congratulate our Commonwealth Games Team, but to give them a brilliant farewell and wishes for success in Glasgow. The team left for Glasgow just a few hours after and by the time you read this in the Magazine, all of us will know the successes of all our team members. At our recent Board Meeting, further decisions to relax some of our By-Laws were made. Patrons are no longer required to be non-bowling members, Match and Selection Committees can be Match/Selection or Match with separate Selection and Clubs and Districts can now decide whether the Committees are joined or not. When the Selection Committee provide the Management Committee with a list of players selected for events, the words “for approval” have now been replaced with the words “for information”. CEO Nicky has emailed all Secretaries with this announcement - it is very important information! WBNSW are also open to requests and available for advice in regards to merging Districts, Districts moving to another Region or Clubs wishing to move Districts. If you would like to discuss any of these matters, please contact Nicky initially in Head Office. I hope to see many of you at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th!

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From the CEO’s Desk \\ NICKY BETHWAITE \\ CEO

To be a Luddite or to be informed - that is the question.

I heard an interesting statistic the other day – 83 per cent of homes have access to the internet.

The last time this survey was done (10 years ago perhaps?) the figure was only 14 per cent. It brought to mind a tweet that was going around just before the second game of the State of Origin – the last time NSW won the State of Origin, Howard was the PM, smartphones weren’t in existence and Facebook was in its infancy. This got me thinking about the staggering pace of change over the past 10 years. There is a great divide between the technology literate and the illiterates. There is almost a pride in denying knowledge of how computers work, let alone the smart gadgets that are readily available. However I would argue that such an attitude leads down the path of becoming isolationist, as so much communication these days is via the internet. To not have access is to miss out on a great deal and I wonder whether anyone can afford to do that long term? The big question about all of this is how to manage all the information that is available. There is so much that it can seem like too much to consider. That is where specialist websites come into their own, such as our association site womensbowlsnsw.org. We filter all the information that is available and put up only that which we consider is of interest to our members. This includes fundraising information, new grants that become available, other clubs’ activities, competition results as well as the usual source of anything you may wish to know about women bowling in NSW. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

To not take part in this conversation can lead to disaster. With everything changing so quickly, to be looking inward rather than outward leads to missed opportunities that could be the difference between your club surviving or not. Famous examples of isolationism that spring to mind are the Amish people and North Korea. Neither are taken seriously, with the first being seen as quaint and the second as a cruel joke. To be ignorant in these never-seenbefore days of information overload should not be a source of pride. The trick to managing is to remember who is in charge. Don’t be fooled by the early days of social media when people discussed complete inanities and the exchange was banal. Of course, you can subscribe to that sort of information if you choose, but you can also choose much more intelligent discourse as well as having amazingly quick results from any form of sport that you care to choose. The ‘trick’ to management of all this info is to turn the gadgets off when you’re actually speaking to people, as it is simple etiquette to abide by the principal that interaction with a real ‘live’ human being is always more rewarding than with a gadget, although sometimes I have my doubts. I have recently been away on annual leave for a few weeks and on returning to my desk decided to bite the bullet and subscribe to Twitter. This was on the basis that social media is not going away and the longer I leave it the more left behind I will

become, (never mind about practising what I preach!). What an easy process it has been. Sure I’ve made some errors in who to follow, but by and large, it is an extremely painless process. Silver surfers (the over 60s) are the demographic that has the highest take up of internet technology, some have ascribed it to the best way for grandparents to stay in touch with their grandkids. Email has also been attributed with a revival in writing skills, as far more emails are sent than letters and with much more immediacy. Certainly, as a business, Women’s Bowls NSW could not operate in such a fiscally challenged environment if we relied on the post or snail mail. As members, you would not be proud of an association that couldn’t compete with the best of them in terms of communications and services.

“SILVER SURFERS (THE OVER 60s) [HAVE] THE HIGHEST TAKE UP OF INTERNET TECHNOLOGY...”

I would like to make this pledge to every women’s bowling club in NSW. If we can assist you in any way regarding internet communications, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with head office and we will guide you through the process. Don’t forget, we’ve all had to ask someone how to do things, and we would be delighted to pass on the knowledge.

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Coaching Report // KATHY CHATILLON AND ELIZABETH MCFARLAND // COACHES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

COPING WITH the cold Bowlers often play in extreme weather conditions! While much has been written about playing during the heat of the summer little has been written about playing in wintry conditions and what precautions we need to take to remain injury free.

Firstly, we must have a basic understanding of how our body reacts to cold and what we can do to prevent injury. We gain heat by producing energy when we exercise. This energy enables us to remain comfortably warm, allowing our muscles to contract more easily thus enabling us to move faster. However, if we don’t produce enough energy we lose body heat and a drop in body temperature can decrease sports performance. If the body temperature drops too much we suffer a cold weather injury such as hypothermia. Hypothermia is a condition you hear more often in the snow, or high altitude areas, but hypothermia occurs with abnormally low body temperature, it can occur when bowling in the wind, or cold and wet conditions when the body’s need to generate warmth outweighs how fast it can produce energy. Signs of hypothermia intense shivering, slurred speech, loss of co-ordination and fatigue. A reduction in body temperature results in impaired body function. This is seen most easily in low temperatures when you try to do something like tie a shoelace or do up a button, fingers become clumsy with cold. So imagine the impact on holding a bowl, or the smooth delivery of that bowl. Maintaining our body temperature also becomes more difficult in moving air or windy conditions than damp or wet conditions. The cooling effect of moving air is well known and often referred to Page 10

THE ACTION OF THE BLOOD VESSELS CONSTRICTING IN THE COLD HELPS TO PREVENT FURTHER HEAT LOSS

as the “wind chill factor”. Wind increases the rate of heat loss and has the effect of making it seem as though it is really colder than it actually is. When the body temperature drops below 37 degrees we start to shiver to generate heat. To prevent further heat loss the body reacts by constricting or narrowing the skin’s blood vessels and this is the reason why we go “white with cold”. In conditions when the body starts to lose more heat than it can easily generate to maintaining a normal 37 degrees the body will start to allow the extremities, fingers, toes, ears and cheeks to get cooler. Although the extremities feel cold there is still a blood flow to these parts but not as much as normal. The action of the blood vessels constricting in the cold helps to prevent further heat loss through the skin and the body diverts the blood deeper into the tissues working to insulate the body from external cold temperatures. The one exception to this is the head, where even in the cold conditions, the skin blood flow is maintained. This is the reason why we need to keep the head warm in cold weather. Also, cold air is generally drier and the body responds by increasing the rate of breathing, this in turn promotes fluid loss through breathing and the evaporation of perspiration from the skin. Perspiration evaporates so quickly in cold weather that we may not sense the loss of fluid until we start to feel the effects of dehydration. Just as during the warmer months it is equally important

to maintain good hydration through constant fluid intake. What can we do to beat the cold? We can sit at home in the warmth of our house or we can take steps to make bowling during the colder months enjoyable. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when exercising or playing bowls in the cold weather is to dress too warmly, to over compensate. Exercise generates heat and as bowling while it is not an aerobic style exercise has a degree of walking, bending and movement that creates heat. The type of clothing that we choose to wear is very important. Dress in layers that can easily be removed when you start to feel warmer. First, put on a thin layer of synthetic material, such as polypropylene, which draws sweat away from the body. Avoid cotton, which stays wet next to your skin. This first layer of garments worn close to the skin should be made of materials that allow perspiration to escape away from the skin, e.g. thermal underwear. As our uniform is a lot more flexible today there are many products used in other sports that are allowed for bowls. The only consideration is the garments must comply in colour to dress code as set down by the association or your bowling club during competition. The next layer of clothes should provide some insulation to maintain body warmth such as a layer of wool or fleece. In cold, wet and windy conditions the outer layer should be both windproof and waterproof with a breathable outer layer. Where

practical, head, ears, toes and fingers should be covered and kept warm. Thermal socks or an extra pair of regular socks will help to keep your feet warm, headband to protect your ears, gloves that are easily put on and off during the game. All these garments aid in maintaining your core body temperature. You may need to experiment with a combination of clothing that suits you, that works well for you during the action of bowling. When dressing for a game try and gauge the wind chill factor which is a major reason for heat loss. When not exercising we can lose heat quickly so try to shelter from the wind and go indoors as soon as the competition finishes. Spend a little longer to warm up in cold conditions, e.g. by taking a walk at moderate pace. We need to drink fluids often during the cold weather although, at times, we do not sense the need to do so. If you wish, take a thermos of warm water with you when you play. It can be an asset on a cold day. A pocket warmer is a great comfort as well. A smart bowler who prepares for playing games in cold weather: by warming up, wearing the appropriate clothing, being aware of the environmental conditions and their effect on the body temperature will be less likely to suffer a cold weather injury.

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Umpire’s Report // LESLEY SWALES // UMPIRES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

Game stoppages Quite a few queries regarding Law 50 have been received. The following gives an outline of this Law. LAW 50.1 A game stoppage is called because of darkness, weather conditions or any other valid reason by: •• The controlling body 50.1.1 •• The umpire after an appeal has been made by the players 50.1.2 •• Agreement between players when an umpire or a representative of the controlling body is not present 50.1.3 The game should be continued either on the same day or on a different day. The scores will be as they were when the game was stopped. Law 50.2 This law will only apply if an appeal [Law 50.1.1, 50.1.2 or 50.1.3] has been made. The law clearly states that ‘If any end has started but all the required bowls have not been played, it should be declared dead. [The end should be declared dead even if one or more players choose to remain on the green during the stoppage]’ Therefore, if a player or a team on their own undertaking decide to come off the green for whatever reason during a shower [eg not wanting to get wet], if no appeal, the end continues. LAW 50.3 This law causes some confusion. If all the bowls have been played but the head not declared when the game is officially stopped by Law 50.1.1, 50.1.2 or 50.1.3 does not mean that Law 50.2 is invoked when players come back from the stoppage. The intent of the Law is to declare the head before the players controlling the head leave the green, so the conditions [rain, wind, etc] don’t move the bowls or jack during the stoppage and the team holding shot/s is not disadvantaged. Only the Controlling Body or the Umpire can call a game stoppage. So if the players all stop during rain to go and get rain wear, this is considered an interruption not a stoppage, as the Controlling Body or Umpire did not stop play. The end would continue as is. If the Umpire/ Controlling Body call a game stoppage, if appropriate [all bowls played] declare the head before leaving the green, otherwise the end would be dead and have to be replayed. If the Umpire/Controlling Body calls a game stoppage all rinks must come off. However individual rinks may appeal to the Umpire to come off for a period of no more than 10 minutes.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Q1. A player takes a stance on the mat with the player’s toes protruding over the front edge of the mat. The bowl is delivered from this position without moving the rear foot back onto the mat. Is she foot faulting? Q2. In a singles match the jack is rolled and appeared likely to enter the front ditch had it not hit the foot of the marker. The opponent claims the right to roll the jack. Is the opponent correct? Q3. A bowl in course from rink 1 crosses over the boundary between rinks 1 & 2 and collides with a bowl in course on rink 2. Neither head is disturbed. What should be done with both bowls? Q4. A bowl has been delivered fairly wide. As it re-enters its own rink it contacts an opponent’s bowl which had been declared dead but left lying just outside the boundary line. As a result of the collision both bowls come to rest in their own rink. What is the position with regards to each bowl? Q5. Play is in progress in a singles match when the green is closed due to bad weather. The match is continued the following day and one player decides, because the speed of the green has slowed, to play with a different set of bowls. Is this permitted? Q6. In a fours game thirds A and B have each played their first bowl when it is noticed second A has only played one bowl. May second A play their second bowl? Q7. After 5 ends of morning play had been completed torrential rain forced the players from the green. Are further trial ends permitted? [a] on resumption of play in the afternoon of that day [b] on resumption of play at the same venue the next morning? Q8. The lead in team A delivers the jack which passes the 2 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? Q9. A bowl comes to rest and then falls over and touches the jack whilst the next bowl is in course. The Skip moves forward to mark it as a toucher to which the opposing Skip objects. Is the bowl a toucher? Q10. A player drives and the bowl, which is not a toucher, rebounds off the face of the bank, coming to rest within the rink and 19.4 metres from the mat line. The opponent says that it is dead, but the player claims that it is live. What is the position?

MATCH COMMITTEE REPORT PAM HOCKINGS MATCH@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG As we pass the halfway point in the Bowling year I would again like to stress the importance of all Club and District Committees making every effort, when formulating their Calendars for 2015, to incorporate all BA and State events that require dispensation to players who enter or are selected for these events. We continually received enquiries via phone calls or emails if dispensation is required to be given when club members enter District events, and Club Championships are carded. Also, when members enter State events, such as the State Carnival or Champion of Champion events and Clubs still schedule Club events at the same time. It is clearly listed in the Programme of Events, when published, and also in the Conditions of Play, the events that take precedence over Club Championships. So much discontent and a need for rescheduling could be avoided if the correct procedure was followed in the first instance. It is also in the best interests of players to advise the Club and or District Match committees of their selection or entry into events that require dispensation. In a future issue of Bowls Matters, the duties and responsibilities of the Controlling Body will be covered, incorporating any reference to the relevant Laws of the Sport and Conditions of Play, following their review later in the year. A reprint of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Crystal Mark edition will be available later in the year and all umpires and competitive Club players are encouraged to obtain a copy so that they have an up to date knowledge of the Laws that govern the game. We wish all players who have qualified for the 2014 State Pennants in Port Stephens, and the State Championships at Tuncurry, every success in their respective disciplines. May they also take the opportunity to enjoy the friendship, camaraderie and competitive aspect of their games. Pam Hockings, Chairman.

ANSWERS A1. Yes. Before delivery a player should be standing on the mat with one foot fully on the mat. At the moment they deliver the bowl (or jack) the player shall have all or part of one foot on or above the mat. Law. 20.1 A2. No. The jack shall be re-delivered by the player who originally delivered it. Law 1.3.23.1; Law 33.3.1; Law 22.4 A3. The bowl from rink 1 should be replayed provided it was on a bias which would have enabled it to re-enter its own rink. Law 28.3.1.3 The bowl on rink 2 should be replayed. Law 28.3.1.1 A4. The dead bowl would be removed. Law 27.4 The delivered bowl would be replayed. Law 28.3.1.3 A5. Yes. If a game that has been stopped as www.womensbowlsnsw.org

described in law 50 is continued on another day, a player can use a different set of bowls to the set they used during the game that was stopped. Law 47.3.2 A6. No. As a bowl has been played by each team before the mistake is discovered second A forfeits the right to play the bowl. Law 47.4.2 A.7 [a] no [b] Yes if the Controlling Body permits it. Law 18.1.1 A8. The jack has been displaced by a player of its own team therefore it shall be re-delivered by the opposing lead. Law 33.1.1.1 A9. No. For the bowl to be a toucher it must touch the jack before the next succeeding bowl is delivered. Law 24.2.1 A10. Only touchers rebounding from the face of the bank into the ditch or on to the rink shall remain in play. As the bowl is not a toucher it is dead. Law 27.1.2

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Club Spotlight

WOONONA THEN & NOW The advent of women in to bowls on the South Coast may be said to date from 1928, at a Special General Meeting of the Woonona Bowling Club.

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On perusal of the membership roll of that year we note the names of these ladies: D. Dalton, V. Dalton, E. Dalton, H. Dalton, C. Clark, E. Simpson, N. Lay and J. Rees. Thus the seed was sown with the ultimate aim of forming a women’s bowling club, an object that was achieved in 1938 with the formation of the Woonona Women’s Bowling Club, the first on the South Coast, with a membership of five. In 1939 the club affiliated with the NSW Women’s Bowling Association and so became a vigorous campaign by the ladies to influence other bowling clubs in the district to permit the establishment of Women Bowling Clubs. By 1954 five bowling clubs had given approval to admit women bowlers, Woonona, Bulli, Wisemans Park, Jamberoo and Windang. Under the leadership of Mrs. Vi Howard, President of Woonona Women’s Bowling Club, a further campaign was initiated by the club towards the formation of

a district bowling association, with the assistance of M. Tolhurst, E. Moore and V. Johnston. These ladies with loyalty and enthusiasm, campaigned and arranged the inaugural meeting of the formation of the South Coast District Women’s Bowling Association, held at Woonona Bowling Club on May 25, 1955 under the patronage of Mrs. Wolinski, President of the N.S.W Women’s Bowling Association. Another positive step was taken in 1955 when Mrs. E. Langston was appointed the Woonona Women’s Bowling Club’s first Patron. Mrs. Langston vacated the position in 1988. It is with pride that we place on record the fact that the foundation of the two district bowling associations had their foundation Presidents members of the Woonona Bowling Club – J.S. Kirton (President South Coast District Bowling Association) and Mrs. V. Howard

(President South Coast District Women’s Bowling Association). So this year we raise our glasses on the 75th Anniversary to congratulate the foundation members of Woonona Women’s Bowling Club and thank all the past and present lady bowlers for making the club one of the best to be a member of.

“SO THIS YEAR WE RAISE OUR GLASSES ON THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY TO CONGRATULATE THE FOUNDATION MEMBERS...”

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HURSTVILLE DIGGERS Members of the Hurstville Diggers Women’s Bowling Club.

Hurstville Diggers Women’s Bowling Club was founded in August 1949.

The Club started from very humble beginnings through the efforts of many faithful, willing workers, and we are so thankful to all those who have given their time and energy into making the Club so successful, and what’s more important, a happy place to be. In those early days our Clubs were the social hub for many of the men and women bowlers, with Dinner Dances and special Suppers being a part of life. The original Club was situated in East Crescent at Hurstville Grove. In 2001 circumstances changed when the old “Diggers” site was sold. At the invitation of South Hurstville Men’s Bowling Club, the ladies moved to those premises where they were made most welcome and have enjoyed many happy times.

History does repeat itself – with the sale of the property in South Hurstville we again find them in the position of becoming “homeless”. This is not the first club, and, unfortunately, most definitely will not be the last, to close, with some of the members going through the trauma two or three times. There are hopes that the club could stay together, but this has not proved to be possible. A few ladies, of course, will retire, some will move in new directions, and others will join one of the local Clubs, but we wish them ALL the very best for the future. What of the future? It is how we face tomorrow that is important. This is not the end – it is a new beginning, and so go forward with confidence that there are still many good times ahead, which can be shared with friends OLD and NEW. So, ladies, wherever you are, whatever Club you belong to, appreciate what you have and enjoy HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and GOOD BOWLING.

Avis Sheedy

ARMIDALE Happy 106th Birthday Avis!

Armidale Women’s Bowling Club is very proud of a special member, Mrs. Avis Sheedy who celebrated her 106th birthday on May 25, 2014. Avis is a Foundation member, Life member and also our Patron and this significant milestone in her life will be one of the highlights of the club’s 60th birthday celebrations being held October 7, 2014. Avis joined the club at its inception back in 1954 and was an admirable stalwart back in those early days at the commencement of the ladies’ club. Avis soon became an excellent bowler and entered all competitions, winning most of them. In her halcyon days Avis won every event at Club, District and represented club Pennants at State level. Because of her bowling prowess, Avis has become a legend and an inspiration to all. Avis sponsored the Avis Sheedy Pairs in the New England District for 31 years and not once during that time did it rained on her day. She also sponsors the Patron’s Singles even today and is a great contributor to the club. In addition to her generosity, Avis has given meritorious service to the club as a member of the Committee, a Vice President and Publicity Officer as well. Avis’s pleasant character endeared her to all especially in her willingness to help new bowlers. Avis’s daughter, Ila Myhill joined the club two years ago and is a Selector. Avis was widowed in 1959, with four children, two boys and two girls. Avis handed in her driver’s license when she was 96 years old and lives in a retirement home at present where she walks capably around at will. The club would like to know if this is some kind of a record in NSW or perhaps even an Australian one, boasting a foundation member who is 106 years old. We would appreciate any feedback from bowling clubs anywhere. Congratulations Avis!

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ST GEORGE CANTERBURY DISTRICT Although we are a small District, destined to close in August, we would like to pay a tribute to one of our members, Wilga Campbell, from Peakhurst Women’s Bowling Club. Not so long ago we thought Wilga would never play again, but she has amazed us all this year with her accomplishments. She skipped the successful No 2 Pennant team and is the District singles, pairs and open fours champion. Which only left the triples and with her team leading all the way in the final against EBP Sports, they just missed by one shot. Even the ladies from that club had mixed feelings about winning! We don’t know whether or not this is a rare occurrence, but the important thing about W. Campbell

Wilga is her sportsmanship. As a member of a rival club commented, “You can’t be upset if Wilga beats you as she is so lovely!” – Oh that we could all have that said about us! Good health, good bowling and good luck, Wilga!

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NEW LOGO, NEW DIRECTION While the Women’s Bowls NSW membership base remains at an average age of around 70, CEO Nicky Bethwaite said it was time to safeguard for the future. “Our members are extremely important to us and we are committed to ensuring they continue to enjoy this great sport. “However, it is no secret that membership numbers are dropping and we need to take action to ensure lawn bowls continues to be an attractive option for all age groups. “We will continue to honour the traditions the sport has been built on but adapting to changing trends and keeping up with developments in the industry will ensure we also have a bright future.” FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, CONTACT: Nicola Abercrombie – Marketing Manager p (02) 9267 7155 e communications@womensbowlsnsw.org

Women’s Bowls NSW has launched its new logo, a step which continues the Association’s efforts to freshen up the image and reputation of the sport.

The new logo features a stylised outline of the state of NSW in the signature blue with a golden bowl and the state flower, the waratah, linked inside. WBNSW President Robyn Procter said the new logo represents a shift in thinking for the Association. “Women’s Bowls NSW will celebrate its 85th year in November and we have a very proud history. “In order to ensure we continue to be successful, our name and image needs to reflect how we are operating now and where we wish to be in the future. “The new name brings us more in line with other State bodies and is more memorable for potential new members. “The logo retains the waratah, a feature of Women’s Bowls NSW since the Association’s inception, whilst also giving us a more modern, sleek look. We believe this will appeal to a younger demographic as well as our valued members and corporate partners.” Women’s Bowls NSW members and the public were given the opportunity to contribute their ideas for the new logo through the competition format. Close to 100 entries were received and Page 16

the logo chosen was designed by 36-yearold Svanthe van Waas, a graphic designer by trade and the niece of North Epping member Jeanette Swan. Van Waas, originally from the Netherlands, has been living in Australia for nine years and has been working in the graphic design industry for 15 years. The logo is one of several changes introduced by WBNSW over the past 18 months, with other changes including the re-design of the Bowls Matters magazine, the relaxing of the dress code which has allowed for coloured uniforms and casual attire on social days, the encouragement of clubs to adopt weekend championship and pennants competition and the ongoing shift to a new database, website and event management system with IMG STG. The changes come as the sport continues to see a younger generation coming through, not only in NSW but across Australia. The NSW Under-18 team are the current Australian champions, while the youngest player in the State Senior side is just 21-years-old. NSW’s Karen Murphy is the elder stateswoman of the Australian Jackaroos team at 39, while teammates Kelsey Cottrell and Natasha Scott are just 24 and 23 respectively.

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NSW WOMEN FIRED UP FOR

Champions League For the first time in the history of the Champions League, a full women’s side will compete equally against their male counterparts.

Women’s Bowls NSW will be making their debut this year represented by current senior, under 25, under 18 and open squad members. Led by their co-captains, Kelsey Cottrell and Anne Johns, the side will consist of eight past and present Australian representatives along with a swag of the best up and coming talent within NSW. During the NSW/VIC interstate series held earlier this year, Cottrell and Johns proposed the idea of entering a side into this year’s competition and to their surprise the answer came back a resounding YES. NSW Ladies President Robyn Proctor then put the proposal forward to her Board, stating that fellow representative players were all supportive of the proposal. The Board gave the green light to enter the competition with Cottrell remarking that she felt the women’s game was lacking regular top level competition and an open gender competition played over weekends and at night was an opportunity that could not be resisted. “As a new bowler, it was regular weekend opportunities that assisted my development because I was limited to the amount of time I could take off school to play in mid-week ladies competitions” she recalled. “I am the only girl from my junior Under 18 state team that has continued to play bowls competitively and with all the great up and coming junior talent we have here in NSW, I would hate to see the same thing happen”, said Cottrell. “The Champions League will be an exciting and very competitive competition and I think even the most senior members of our state team (myself included) will still learn a thing or two from playing against the very best male bowlers in Australia” she also added. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

UNDER 25 SINGLES AT CABRAMATTA

By Pam Hockings Ten of the Under 25 players came to Cabramatta on Friday June 27 to contest the title of Under 25 singles Champion of NSW. Games were fiercely contested by all entrants and the quarter finalists were Sam Noronha v Sarah Boddington, Jena Mileto v Natalie Noronha, Emma Davis v Kenita Monks and Emma Brown v Sarah Hillyer. All these games were close in scores and the semi-finals were between Sarah Boddington (Tuncurry) and Jena Mileto (Cabramatta) and Kenita Monks (Park Beach) against Sarah Hillyer (St Johns Park). All girls showed great friendship and sportsmanship during the games which is a credit to the introduction and support they have had during their bowling careers from family and club members.

WBNSW co-captain Anne Johns The NSW Women’s team rinks will be skipped by three of their most experienced bowlers; Natasha Scott, Katrina Wright and Kelsey Cottrell are all Australian players and State skips. Natasha and Kelsey are representing Australia at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games immediately prior to the start of this year’s Champions League. The NSW Women’s team would like to thank their supporters and sponsors, Women’s Bowls NSW, who fully supported their decision to play, Raymond Terrace Bowling Club who kindly supplied raffle tickets to help raise funds to participate in the competition, Taylor Bowls and Drakes Pride Australia for donating a set of bowls as prizes and, of course, St Johns Park Bowling Club, who will be their host venue for the 2014 season. This season is ensured to be a most interesting and very entertaining one, so make sure you come out to get behind the girls and support YOUR State side against the men!! Details on the NSW Champions League can be found by logging onto their website; www.nswchampionsleague.com.au

The State’s thanks to Cabramatta BC for hosting the event this year in conjunction with Bowls NSW. Also to the volunteers who gave their time to mark during the day and to Fred Fardell for umpiring a very long day. Cabramatta also gave automatic entry into the upcoming Cabramatta Master Singles Tournament to the winners. This will be a wonderful experience for both players. The final of the girl’s singles was between Sarah Boddington and Kenita Monks with Sarah coming out the winner 25-19. Our congratulations to Sarah, who adds the Under 25 Singles title to an Under 18 singles title and more recently the State Open Singles which she won for the second time last year at her home club of Tuncurry. Kenita played extremely well during all games and for her efforts receives a wild card entry into the 2014 Silver Nugget in Tweed Heads later this month. Sarah will also be in the field for the Silver Nugget as the 2013 Winner, to defend her title. Thanks to Gary Willis, NTC and WBNSW Coach, for the Facebook updates during the day. Congratulations also to Bowls NSW under 25 Winner Corey Wedlock and runner up Aaron Teys.

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BCIB State Carnival The 85th Women’s Bowls NSW BCiB State Carnival hit Shoalhaven in the last week of May with truly amazing weather.

STATE PRESIDENT Robyn Procter declared the 85th Carnival open at the Mad Hatters’ Dinner Party held at the host club of Bomaderry on the opening night. The ladies from the State Office worked all day to make the room look beautiful. The bowlers attending joined in the spirit of the night and the hats worn by nearly each of the bowlers were fantastic! Thanks to Viking River Cruises, Greenmaster Bowls, Bomaderry Bowling Club, Shoalhaven Ex-Services and Nowra who donated fantastic door prizes.

Christine Keep and Lindy Lawson by a single shot in the final. Third place went to the Victorian quartet of Laureen Smith, Caroline Reilly, Kerri Leask and Anne Miles while fourth went to Menka Wendell, Wendy Adamson, Phyllis Haworth and Gay Robertson. Special guests Ian Hopper, Managing Director of naming rights sponsor BCiB, and world champion Karen Murphy were on hand to watch the final and present the winners cheques. Following the final on Friday the raffle was drawn and the lucky winners were: Margaret Duley from Albion Park who won the Cook Islands holiday trip, Colleen Thornton from Roseville who won a set of Greenmaster bowls, Vera Bird from Red Rock winner of $500 and Stockinbingal Bowling Club also winners of $500. Congratulations and thank you to all the people who participated in the raffle. Thanks to Uplift Tours and Travel and Greenmaster Bowls who generously donated prizes. Special thanks must go to BCiB, Shoalhaven City Council and Bomaderry, without whom the Carnival couldn’t have been run. Thanks also to Culburra, Huskisson, Milton-Ulladulla, Nowra, Shoalhaven Heads, Shoalhaven ExServices and Sussex Inlet for their support and all the volunteers at the clubs who did such a wonderful job. Thanks to the State Match Committee chair Pam Hockings and her team of Jenny Palmer, Robyn Lewis and Joan Thomas who worked tirelessly to ensure a successful week. Shoalhaven has done a brilliant job hosting the carnival but it is time for a return north in 2015 and 2016. See you all in Port Macquarie!

Past State President Jewel Buchanan, now a Bowls Australia Director, was there with husband John and other guests including representatives from Shoalhaven City Council, Bowls NSW and Bomaderry. Play got underway on Monday with 15 sections in action and 720 bowlers. Some sections had sisters joining together, there were players from interstate, several composite teams and others who had been playing together for years. Each section had a manager and thanks to these ladies who gave up their time to ensure the smooth running of the carnival. Congratulations to all the teams that won their sections and moved through to the playoffs on day four. All section winners received a rug from the State and played off to into the semi-finals and final. In the semi-finals, New Zealand international Val Smith skipped her Merrylands team to a win over the team from Victoria while Bronwyn McPherson’s composite side overcame the team skipped by Menka Wendell. The Merrylands foursome of Smith, Cheryl Gillard, Betty Herbertson and Jan Rolph were crowned 2014 BCiB State Carnival champions after beating McPherson, Julie Fuller,

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Kelly Richards shows the form that has taken her into the record books.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING for Kelly Richards It is a rare feat in bowls to win all four disciplines at District level. But to add all four Regional titles and a No 1 Pennant flag is quite simply unheard of.

But that is exactly what has happened in one of Women’s Bowls NSW’s largest and most competitive regions, as 23-year-old Raymond Terrace bowler Kelly Richards blitzed her way to a clean sweep. Richards, a NSW Under 25 representative and National Training Squad member, has won the singles, pairs, triples and fours events at District (Newcastle) and Region (five) level and will compete in all four disciplines at the State Championships in October. Newcastle District great Eve Wilcher won all four disciplines twice, but this was at District level only, before Regions were introduced. Richards went two steps further. She not only won all four at Regional Playoffs, she also won the No 1 Pennant for Region 5 with her Raymond Terrace teammates and is off to the State Pennant playoffs as well. It’s been a whirlwind season for the young bowler, who took up the sport eight years ago when she got sick of sitting on the side of the green watching her younger brother. “I definitely didn’t think I would do as well as I have done so far this year. It just goes to show that hard work and dedication does pay off.” Kelly credits much of her success to coach Gary Willis, who she says has pushed her to improve both her bowls and fitness training over the past nine months. “My confidence in my game play is definitely growing which is such a key factor,” she said of the improvements in her game. “After I had won a few disciplines I was feeling great, there was some belief that I could win them all.” Only capping her tally at the Regional Playoffs a few weeks ago, Kelly says the feat has just started to sink in. “It took a bit to sink in that I had won all the District titles then to win Regional was just phenomenal. I’m still getting people congratulating me, it is so great to have so much support from everyone and just knowing that they all believe in you really boosts your confidence.” While her accomplishments so far won’t be forgotten in a hurry, Kelly has her eye on an even greater record. “My next goal is to come home with a State title and I would really love to bring home a State Pennant flag, something I’ve never done and would really love to achieve.” If she keeps up her current form, it won’t be just one State title Richards will be adding to her long list of achievements. See the District and Association News section for full results from Newcastle and Region 5. Do you know someone who has achieved the same results as Kelly? If you do, we’d love to hear from you for our records. Please email journal@womensbowlsnsw.org Page 19

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SISTER ACT Playing together in the State Carnival were four sisters, Alice Dunn from Tuggeranong ACT, twins Elizabeth Harris (Nowra) and Suzanne Mason (Sussex Inlet RSL) and Gloria Schofield (Bateau Bay). The four decided to play in the Carnival in remembrance of another sister, Margaret Broadhurst, who passed away last year. These fun loving sisters from a family of ten certainly know how to enjoy themselves and managed to win a daily prize as the best performed team in Section 15. They epitomised the spirit of the Carnival - family, fun, friendship and good sportsmanship.

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Old and Young: Agnes Turnbull (77) and Millicent George (94) with Sarah Boddington (21) and Keeley McGuire (17).

2014 Champion of Club Champion Pairs The 2014 Champion of Club Champion Pairs was once again sponsored by and held at Warilla Bowling Club from June 30 – July 3, 2014.

Eighty-three teams entered the championship, which consisted of two games of 18 ends per day with the final being played on Thursday July 3rd. The players came from throughout NSW, some travelling many kilometres to get to Warilla. The weather was very kind with bright blue skies for this time of the year, but the strong winds had a nasty nip to them. By the time the sun was going down the temperature had really dropped and the spectators blankets came out of their bags. The first two days of play saw some great bowls, some very close and some that didn’t reflect the standard of play. Wednesday morning saw the play down to the quarterfinals and the spectators and officials enjoyed some great games. Many of the spectators commented on how many bowls they had seen go through a lot of bowls in the head without touching anything. By the end of play, players, spectators and officials were glad to get out of the wind and go in for lunch and a drink. The first semi-final saw Cabramatta’s team of Kay Moran and Karen Murphy play Urunga’s team of Shirley Willis and Brenda Fane. By the 6th end Karen was in front 9-2 and kept this momentum going to win the game 23-10. The second semi-final was between the Oak Flats team of Sharyn Ryman and Leanne Smith and Tuncurry’s young team of Keeley McGuire and Sarah Boddington. By the 6th end Leanne was holding shot 9-7 and extended it to 14-8 by the 9th but on the 11th end Sarah picked up a 6 to put her in front by one shot. Sarah managed to stay just in front for the rest of the game to win the semi. Thursday morning and the final started in bright sunny weather though a cold breeze kept the temperature down. Match Committee member Robyn Lewis scored for the game between Kay Moran and Karen Murphy (Cabramatta) and Keeley McGuire and Sarah Boddington (Tuncurry). There were extremely close heads as would be expected at this level of play, but Kay and Karen dominated the game winning 21-6. Many thanks must go to all the staff and volunteers at Warilla for their hospitality and to the State Match Committee for another well-run tournament. Congratulations to Kay and Karen and good luck at the National Champion of Champions!

Champions Karen Murphy and Kay Moran

“THERE WERE EXTREMELY CLOSE HEADS AS WOULD BE EXPECTED AT THIS LEVEL OF PLAY..”

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& asset protection for your club

TOP 9 TIPS for cash

Minimising the loss of your club’s assets and income is an important element in running a successful club. This includes storage and security as well as incoming and outgoing payments.

Minimise the amount of cash not physically located in your clubs bank account. Keeping cash located in your club’s bank account helps to protect the club from theft, as well as accidental loss. Where possible, having funds directly deposited into your club’s bank account is the easiest and most secure way to receive payments. If cash must be collected, it is important to ensure it’s banked as soon as possible. For events and functions, online ticketing systems can deposit these payments directly into your club’s bank account for you. Ensure cash is kept secure while at your club Using cash registers in the bar and canteen provides an extra level of security for your income. Continually clearing cash from the registers during events and placing it in a secure location, such as a safe, ensures additional safety. Make sure that only authorised people are allowed access areas where cash is held. Ensure there is a process for incoming payments. Cash should always be counted with two people present and records kept. At this time banking slips should also be completed and amounts to be banked recorded. Ensure you have designated, trusted individuals to receive payments on your club’s behalf.

Ensure incoming funds are tracked All incoming funds should be receipted correctly and where possible, a reconciliation processes created. All receipts should then be recorded accurately in an accounting system. This could be a manual cash book, spread sheet or accounting software packages. It is also important that each function or activity during a day or event is counted and recorded separately, e.g. gate taking must be recorded separately to canteen sales, separately to bar sales etc. Ensure there is a process for outgoing payments. Only payments which have been approved by the club committee should be paid. The club committee may choose to delegate the payment approval process to a number of trusted individuals. These individuals would be designated to make payments on your club’s behalf. All payments made (including EFT payments) should also be approved and authorised by a minimum of two people. Ensure outgoing payments are tracked All payments made should be supported by evidence to prove the authenticity of the payment, such as a Tax Invoice or a payment slip. Where possible, payments should be made using cheques or EFT payments directly from the club’s bank account. This creates an easier way to track payments made. All payments should then also be recorded accurately in an accounting system. This system could be a manual cash book, spread sheet or accounting system.

Ensure assets at the club are kept secure Your club’s assets can also be a target for theft or may be lost accidentally. Assets can include canteen/bar supplies, medical supplies, sports equipment, facility maintenance equipment and other club assets such as computers and hospitality equipment. To minimise the potential loss of these assets, all supplies not being used should be kept in a secure location with access for authorised people only. Ensure records of assets are kept Regular stocktake and audits should be taken of all club assets and this then kept in a secure location. This not only keeps an accurate record of your club’s property but also acts as a deterrent to theft. These records should be updated and checked regularly. Ensure equipment leant to members is tracked and checked Keeping records of your assets includes ensuring all of your club’s equipment is accounted for. As many clubs lend equipment to their members, it is important that when this is handed out it is recorded in an equipment register. This register should be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure those being allocated playing equipment still have the equipment in their care. In addition, only authorised people should have access to the equipment.

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPECIAL

SILVER LINING AS JACKAROOS DEPART GLASGOW WITHOUT GOLD The Commonwealth Games have wrapped up in Glasgow with our bowlers returning home with four medals, although without the much sought after gold.

Heading to Scotland with a team full of world champions and the world’s number one team ranking, the Jackaroos will inevitably return disappointed not to have had anyone atop the dais. However, in conditions about as far from what they’re used to as you can get, the three bronze and one silver medal still leave plenty to be proud of. The standouts for the event were the women’s triples team of Lynsey Clarke and NSW duo Karen Murphy of Cabramatta and Kelsey Cottrell of Saint Johns Park, who put on a bowls master class all the way to the final but ran out of gas just before the finish line. The trio lost the gold medal playoff match to Sophie Tolchard, Ellen Falkner and Sian Gordon 22-4 in cool and windy conditions at the Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre. Expectations of a close and gritty encounter were high but the match played contrastingly different with the English women skipping out to an 11-0 lead after three ends leaving the Aussie girls reeling and needing to arrest the start England had. Australia scored their first shot on the 4th end and then had to wait until the 11th end

to secure their second, at the time making the score line 2-20 in favour of England. Over the next four ends, both team picked a couple of shots each and the match ended emphatically in the favour of England to the tune of an 18-shot victory after only 15 of the scheduled 18 ends. “They (England) played fantastic bowls,” National Coach Steve Glasson said. “They were on song from the get go and we just seemed to have no answers. “It’s still a great effort by our girls though because to win a Commonwealth Games silver medal is a remarkable achievement,” Glasson said. In winning the women’s triples silver medal, Karen Murphy becomes a four-time Commonwealth Games medallist having won silver in Kuala Lumpur (fours) in 1998 and again in Manchester (singles) in 2002 followed by her gold medal in Melbourne (pairs) in 2006 with Clarke. For Clarke and Cottrell, they are now proud owners of their second Games medals with Clarke’s first medal coming alongside Murphy in the women’s pairs in Melbourne in 2006 when they won gold and Cottrell’s first courtesy of singles bronze medal in Delhi four years ago.

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“IN WINNING THE WOMEN’S TRIPLES SILVER MEDAL, KAREN MURPHY BECOMES A FOUR-TIME COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALLIST...”

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BRONZE ALL AROUND FOR AUSSIE MEN All five of the men’s Jackaroos team managed to snare a medal, with bronzes coming courtesy of Aron Sherriff in the singles and Matthew Flapper, Wayne Ruediger, Brett Wilkie and Nathan Rice in the fours. It was a scratchy start for the Aussie combination of Ruediger, Wilkie, Rice and Flapper, although the crowd could sense it was only a matter of time before they kicked into gear. With the battle scheduled for just 15 ends, an upset looked on the cards when the Indians skipped out to a five shot lead after 11 ends. The tide appeared to have turned once Australia strung together three straight ends to get to within one shot at 13-14 and an end to play. Neither the commentators nor the crowd were certain of whether the Australian team held one or two shots - it was certainly one but a close measure for two - with the outcome resulting in either an extra suddendeath end or the outright win for Australia. In the end it came down to a mark and when the marker signalled two shots for Australia, the bronze medal was secured with a final score of 15-14. Aron Sherriff won his maiden Commonwealth Games medal when he defeated New Zealand’s Shannon McIlroy 21-8 in a one-sided www.womensbowlsnsw.org

showdown on the scoreboard but an entertaining one on the green. Aside from the first end where McIlroy took a one shot advantage, Sherriff never looked under threat. It wasn’t until the 10th end that McIlroy gained another shot, but Sherriff had already ballooned out to 13 at the same stage. Sherriff just didn’t miss and quickly the match was virtually over at 16-2. “He played great bowls,” said coach Glasson. “He’s played really well all week and deserved to win today. “Take nothing away from Shannon (McIlroy) though; he played well too.” Fittingly both players embraced at the end of the match but it was clear this was to be Sherriff’s day. “I left my best performance to last, I really felt confident today,” Sherriff said post-match “The bowls were really coming out well and my first bowl was a strength today.” “I’ve been training hard and working on my fitness, and now it’s over I can’t wait to get home to my family,” Sherriff said who has expecting wife Amanda and daughter Zoe at home in Budgewoi. “Once I catch up with them, I’ll go to my club (Ettalong Memorial) and I’m sure we’ll celebrate.”

With only one medal coming from the first week of action, for a while it looked as though the vision-impaired mixed pairs teams of Joy Forster, Bruce Jones, Tony and Peter Scott might be Australia’s saving grace. In a heated Trans-Tasman tussle for bronze, it took until the 12th end for either team to establish any slither of breathing room, with scores level 9-all after 11, when Australian poached the lead with 3 followed by successive single counts to all but confirm their place in the history books. “We’re pretty happy, it’s been a long time coming with a lot of hours put in, lots of practice, and lots of camps, we’re really happy,” said skip Tony Scott after recording the 14-11 win. “It was a good tournament, we had some nerves early, then a great match against Wales, and we were confident today as we’d beaten New Zealand in the TransTasman earlier this year.” “It’s been a wonderful experience and the match today could have gone either way. “We struggled with the slow greens a bit but we can relax for a couple of days now,” said a jubilant Joy Forster. “We really are feeling tops. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported us, ABBA (Australian Blind Bowlers Association) and definitely Bowls Australia who have been wonderful with their support,” said Bruce Jones. Copy courtesy Bowls Australia

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Junior members at Ballina RSL BC (l-r): K. Drysdale, E. Crummy, L. McIlwain (Coach), L. Crummy, S. Crummy, E. Dalli

Challenge trophy with Sue Gunness (President Lemon Tree Passage) and Sandra Leisemann (President Tea Gardens Country Club).

AVOCA BEACH MOTHER AND DAUGHTER MEET IN FINAL Mother Irene Croker and daughter Karen Croker met in the finals of the Major Singles Championship on 6 May 6, 2014. The game began with both ladies evenly matched for the first 5 ends and Irene then took the lead to 19-9. Karen rallied to catch up with the score in Irene’s favour 21-18. The next end saw Irene win the end and the game 25-18. Congratulations Irene on being crowned the Club Champion of 2014. Irene began her bowling days in 1994 at Avoca Beach WBC together with Cathy Chatillon. Karen followed later that year. During her time at Avoca, Irene won many of the club competitions. She later transferred to Bateau Bay and then to Terrigal. In late 2013 Irene transferred back to Avoca Beach. Karen also played for Avoca before transferring to Auburn and then to Lidcombe. From Lidcombe she also transferred to Terrigal and finally returned to Avoca in late 2013. This Championship will surely be something that both Irene and Karen will remember for years to come.

BALLINA Ballina RSL Bowling Club has welcomed five new fully accredited junior members to their club. They include triplets Erin, Laura and Sophia Crummy as well as Kayla Drysdale and Erin Dalli. Coached by Lyn McIlwain, they have completed their training and have already played a couple of games of bowls on Saturdays. With school holidays coming up, it is hoped they will join the ladies on a Thursday for a social game. The girls were all introduced to bowls by their grandparents who are already members. When asked what they like about the game of bowls, they all agreed that it’s fun and nice to meet new people and not just for the “oldies” as some may think. It’s the game for all ages. So come along juniors and join the ranks of these up-and-coming players of the future. You will be made most welcome!

INAUGURAL CHALLENGE TROPHY On Thursday May 29, the inaugural Challenge Trophy between Tea Gardens and Lemon Tree Passage was played in beautiful sunshine at Tea Gardens. Six teams from each club competed for the trophy which has been donated by the secretaries from both clubs - Annette Davis (Lemon Tree Passage) and Vicki Rankin (Tea Gardens). The two clubs, located on opposite sides of the picturesque Port Stephens waterways, will contest the trophy annually. Even though the competition was serious everyone had a great day of fun and friendship with the overall result being a win for Tea Gardens, 126 to 102.

GYMEA On May 12, Gymea WBC held a 2 bowls triples Carnival Day, consisting of 3 games of 10 ends. Fortunately, after all the recent rain the weather was fine. Brooking Financial Services Pty Ltd, who informed us of a range of their services, sponsored the day. Teams from Engadine, Sutherland, Caringbah, Cronulla Club, Cronulla RSL, Taren Point and Bellambi supported the day. The team that won the day was from Engadine led by Joan Thomas with Heather Abernathy and Cheryl Harrisin. Thank you to all the participants. Another Charity day will be held on Monday August 4, 2014.

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BOWL FOR OTHERS The Bowl for Others committee were all saddened when President Merle McCarthy advised she would not be re-nominating for her third term in office due to ill-health. Merle first became involved with Bowl for Others early in 1986 when joining the Committee and has since held the position of Vice-President, Secretary and President. Winners (l to r) V. Ohmsen, R. Gilholme and S. Jones Merle’s years served with Bowl for Others have been of a very high standard. Edna Arnold, Gladys Barnes, Jess Balk, Margaret Portell and Beryl Marmer have all nominated for the position of President. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, July 25 at Women’s Bowls NSW Head Office at 10am. The annual Presentation of Cheques Luncheon will be held at the Masonic Club on Castlereagh Street on Friday, September 19. The cost of the luncheon is $50 and bookings close on August 29. A representative from each medical organisation and the Air Ambulance Service give a short talk on their medical research. We welcome new Country Vice-President Margaret Davies (Hunter River District) and Cynthia Thornton (Western District) and thank them for offering to act on our behalf. We thank the following for their donations, which are greatly appreciated – Umina Beach (Trading Table and Wrong Bias), Avoca Beach, Revesby Workers, Spence Street, Tigers Five Dock (Bayside Shield), Illawarra District Past Presidents (Branch closed), Estate Sheila Hope Elder (Central Coast).

MAROUBRA Maroubra WBC held a Gala Triples Day on Thursday May 29, 2014. All the Eastern Suburb District Women’s Clubs were invited to attend and 18 teams arrived bright and early to be greeted by lovely autumn weather. President Julie Fitzgibbon and committee welcomed District Secretary Toni Hartley and the participating bowlers after which morning tea was served. This was followed by a spider which caused a lot of laughter as some bowlers had not seen this done before. Then off to the bowling greens for the serious part of the day. Some terrific bowls were played with a lot of similar scores that required quite a bit of calculation to find the winners. Many thanks to Umpire Gordon Milne who, with his usual good humour, officiated for the day. It was then time for lunch followed by a great dessert. The raffles were drawn and there were some very happy winners. After a lot of work the winning teams were announced and presented with their prizes by President Julie Fitzgibbons. 1st Matraville, 2nd Randwick, 3rd Clovelly To the committee and the members who assisted and who worked so hard to make this day a success, thank you. Everyone who attended said they had enjoyed the day and would be back next year.

WEST DUBBO WBC Club Dubbo with West Women’s Bowling Club held their 22nd Annual classic pairs over three days, commencing Friday May 2. 42 teams competed in the event and played in very cold conditions and sleety rain. Total prize money for the tournament was $6000 with winners receiving $1500. The winners came from the strong Merrylands club team of Vanna Ohmsen and Say lee Jones having 5 wins plus 60 shots, coming in 2nd was South Tamworth team of Lorraine Collins and Ros Sweeney also having 5 wins but with lower shots 52. The tournament was a great success with majority of the teams saying they will be back in 2015. The tournament Director Anthony Brown would like to thank his helpers over the weekend especially the West Dubbo Women’s Match committee, Judy Cassidy and Trish Farrell. Also to the Ladies Committee with the leadership of President Ros Gilholme. The full result are: 1st V. Ohmsen, S. Jones (Merrylands) 2nd L. Collins, R. Sweeney (South Tamworth) 3rd M. Miller, D. Quick (South Tamworth) 4th C. Gillard, J. Clark (Merrylands) 5th L. Paloyanndidis, D. Frawley (Blacktown Workers) 6th T. Ware, S. Austin (Kurri Kurri) 7th S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers (Toongabbie) 8th J. Cassidy, A. McMillian West Dubbo/ Dubbo City). Best Cards for each round: Round 1 R. Gilholme, D. Brown (West Dubbo), Round 2 J. Knight, B. Agnew (West Dubbo) Round 3 C. Ross, C. Ryan (Gulgong) Round 4 K. Quinn, T. Kelly (Wallica) Round 5 M. Gosper, H. Hoad (Canowindra).

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WHEELCHAIR SPORTS NSW BRILLIANT AUTUMN WEATHER greeted the bowlers at Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy for the WSNSW Classic Singles played from May 19-21. President Ray greeted the bowlers on Monday morning after the wonderful Kitty once again provided us with morning tea. As in the past, the Club proved to be most hospitable along with the organisers and volunteer staff who provided assistance and support to the competitors and spectators.

Competitors in the WSNSW Classic Singles

Letters to the Editor CALL FOR LETTERS We discuss a lot of different topics in Bowls Matters and we know how much goes on in all the Clubs around NSW that we don’t hear about. We want that to change!

Please send us in your letters, whether it is about something you’ve read in the magazine, something happening at your Club, or a question you just want an answer to. We want both positive and negative feedback, just send us your thoughts! SEND YOUR LETTERS TO Email: journal@womensbowlsnsw.org or if you are not online, by post to: WBNSW, Level 7, 309 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000. To start it off, here’s a poem sent in by a member with a few messages that may ring true for some!

AN ODE TO BOWLING LADIES They come in sets of four Those ladies all in white With bowling bag and funny hats They look an awesome sight They drive around in little cars On fine and sunny days Discreetly keeping to the left And doing forty K’s Their hats must just be always right Their hankies white and plain They mustn’t even show their knees Or else it’s ‘please explain’ Like guardian angels all in white They line up on the green Like messengers of joy and light They’re so pristine and clean I’d like to see one jump about And stamp upon her hat And wear her dress above her knee And smoke upon the mat With grimace or with happy smile Depending on the lie They give a gentle hand clap Or sometimes an outraged cry They ring each other up and hold Post mortems by the score They talk of nothing else but bowls My God sometimes they are a bore

There were a record 20 men and six women contesting the singles with new entrants competing for the first time. THE RESULTS ARE: MEN Eddie Gollan Geoff Seaton “Geronimo” Jim Newton WOMEN Joanne Hunter Lynn Smith Donna Ellis

PAST PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION A publicity officer is urgently required for the NSW Women Bowlers Past President’s Association. It is a very rewarding position and the Association would appreciate the help. Kindly ring secretary Beryl Warwick on 44229657 or write to 25 Greendale Close, Nowra Hill NSW 2540 if you can be of assistance. The meetings are held every second month at the Women’s Bowls NSW office in the Sydney CBD. Thank you.

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// District & Association News BEGA IMLAY DISTRICT Congratulations to Sis Neilson and Sue Pope from Tura Beach who won the 2014 Bega-Imlay District Pairs. They were presented with badges by Beryl McGrathSmith, BIDWBA President, after their win on Thursday, June 5. It was a tight final between the Tura Beach team and Cheryl Chase and Kerrie Burns from Merimbula, with the lead changing in the last couple of ends.

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STATE PENNANT FINALS Congratulations to the Tura Beach Grade 2 Pennant team who won their grade in the Region 9 Pennant Play-offs at Dalmeny. The team of Jan Duncombe, Lyn Govey, Pam Reynolds, Lyn Jacobsen, Joy Clarke, Lily Pucci, Sue Pope, Sis Neilson and team manager Carol Hayes will travel to Port Stephens for the State Pennant finals. We wish them well in their preparations and during the competition. PHOTO 1: Pairs winners at Bega Imlay District level (l to r): S .Neilson, B. McGrath-Smith, S. Pope (Tura Beach) PHOTO 2: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Bega Imlay District level (l to r): J. Duncombe, L. Govey, P. Reynolds, L. Jacobsen, J. Clarke, L. Pucci, S. Pope, S. Neilson, C. Hayes (Tura Beach) 2

CENTRAL COAST Results at District level Pennants: Grade 1 Avoca Beach Grade 2 Munmorah United 1 Grade 3 Munmorah United Grade 4 Bateau Bay PHOTO 1: Grade 1 winners at Central Coast District level (l-r): I. Croker, K. Croker, C. Winder, P. Kearton (replacement for J. King), M. Smith, D. Maynard, D. Windshuttel, H. Riley (Avoca Beach) PHOTO 2: Grade 2 winners at Central Coast District level (l-r): P. Robson, D. Rae, H. Stevenson, D. Kirk, K. White, H. Austin, M. Thompson, J. Smith (Munmorah United) PHOTO 3: Grade 3 winners at Central Coast District level (l-r): C. Hoban, S. Bore, S. Buckley, E. Luke, M. Dobson, K. Phillis, M. Wiscombe, M. Thomas (Munmorah United) PHOTO 4: Grade 4 winners at Central Coast District level (l-r): P. Bosden, M. Peck, R. Smith, K. McKay, M. Beard, M. Harrison, A. Little, J. Studdert (Bateau Bay)

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District & Association News // CENTRAL NORTH Results at District level: Singles winner: C. Myers (South Tamworth) Runner-up: M. Guest (West Tamworth) Pairs: C. King, C. Myers (South Tamworth) Triples: C. King, D. Quick, C. Myers (South Tamworth) Fours: N. Hill, G. Styman, R. McKinnon, P. Young (West Tamworth) Grade 2 Pennant: West Tamworth Grade 3 Pennant: Kootingal Grade 4 Pennant: South Tamworth 2 Results at District level: Pairs: R. Burchell, U. Stonestreet (Mudgee) Triples: D. Buckley, N. Henry, T. Gorrie (Gulgong) PHOTO 1: Pairs winners at Central Tablelands District Level: R. Burchell and U. Stonestreet (Mudgee) PHOTO 2: Triples winners at Central Tablelands District Level: D. Buckley, N. Henry, T. Gorrie (Gulgong) 2 1 1

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REGION 14 Results at Region level: Singles: E. Baker (Marrickville) Pairs: M. Mihaere, B. Pendelton (Ashfield) Triples: (l-r): C. Crouche, B. Bright, A. Jeffrey, sub K. Cottrell (St Johns Park) Open fours: (l-r): M. Parcell, A. Johns, B. Crouche, K. Cottrell (St Johns Park) Senior fours: (l-r): L. Ancic, R. McBryde, L. Smith, T. Flack (Roseland Flames) Pennants: Grade 1: St Johns Park, Grade 2: St Johns Park, Grade 3: Mt Lewis, Grade 4: Western Suburbs

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5 8 Results at Macleay District level: 7 Results at Region level: Singles winner: J. Newell (Harbord) Open Fours: Newport Beach Senior Fours: Mona Vale Pennants: Grade 1 Harbord, Grade 2 Belrose, Grade 3 Neutral Bay, Grade 4 Belrose PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Region 15 level: Jan Newell (Harbord) PHOTO 2: Open Fours winners at Region 15 level (l-r): C. Russell, B. Green, M. Smith, C. Lindley (Newport Beach) PHOTO 3: Senior Fours winners at Region 15 level (l-r): R. Vade, V. Christensen, S. French, M. Howden (Mona Vale) PHOTO 4: Grade 1 Pennant winners at Region 15 level: (l-r): L. Belling, G. Dessaix, J. Newell, C. Gordon, V. Longfellow, S. Laidlaw, R. Constable, M. Sato (Harbord) PHOTO 5: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Region 15 level (l-r): D. Menzies, L. Cook, J. Gordon, N. Flakelar, L. Lindsay, E. Hay, L. Needs, E. Glenn (Belrose) PHOTO 6: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Region 15 level (l-r): L. Schueler, B. Henderson, T. Wilson, P. Cole, C. Palmer, E. Blackwell, B. Walker, M. Matsuoka (Neutral Bay) PHOTO 7: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Region 15 level (l-r): M. Hadlington, P. Tan, S. Vostarek, D. Connors, P. Shearer, J. Johnson,P. Ferrett, B. Wiggin, C. Keech (Belrose) Singles: M. Allard (Kempsey Macleay R.S.L.) Pairs: J. Epton, B. Carroll (Kempsey Macleay R.S.L.) Triples: R. Martin, J. Barnett, M. Fleming (South West Rocks) Open Fours: C. Patterson, J. Kesby, J. Notley, L. Cohen (South West Rocks) Senior Fours: P. Moss, T. Perrin, P. Wells, M. Allard (Kempsey Macleay R.S.L.) Grade 2 and 3 Pennants South West Rocks, Grade 4 Pennants Stuarts Point PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Macleay District level: M. Allard (Kempsey Macleay R.S.L.) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Macleay District level (l-r): J. Epton, B. Carroll (Kempsey Macleay R.S.L.) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Macleay District level (l-r): R. Martin, J. Barnett, M. Fleming (South West Rocks) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Macleay District level: (l-r): C. Patterson, J. Kesby, J. Notley, L. Cohen (South West Rocks) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Macleay District level: (l-r): P. Moss, T. Perrin, P. Wells, M. Allard (Kempsey Macleay R.S.L.) PHOTO 6: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Macleay District level back row (l-r): C. Patterson, J. Kesby, J. Notley, M. Fleming. Front row (l to r): B. Adams, R. Daley, J. Barnett, L. Cohen (South West Rocks) PHOTO 7: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Macleay District level back row (l-r): W. Sainsbury, S. Maitland, C. Bostock, J. Foskett. Front row (l-r): J. Flanagan, M. Dummett, V. Coleman, R. Martin (South West Rocks) PHOTO 8: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Macleay District level back row (l-r): D. Gleeson, H. Holborow, G. Wilmot, L. Walker. Front row (l to r): M. Mortimer, C. Strickland, J. Thomson, W. King (Stuarts Point) Bowls Matters July – August 2014

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EVENTS FOR AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2014 DATE AUG 19 AUG 20 AUG 20 AUG 22 AUG 24 AUG 25 AUG 26-27 SEPT 1 SEPT 1, 3 SEPT 2 SEPT 2 SEPT 4 SEPT 4

LOCATION Nambucca Heads Gala Day Park Beach August Carnival Carlingford Ladies Pairs Carnival South Cronulla Versatility 6 Gymea Bowl and Dine Lambton Park Invitation Triples Port Macquarie Coca Cola Triples Carnival Warringah Warringah Trophy Day The Entrance Springtime Triples Sawtell Open Triples St Mary’s RSL Greta Finlay Rotating Triples Woy Woy Waterview Carnival Urunga Toast Urunga – Ladies 3 Bowl Triples Rosehill Triples Carnival Urunga Toast Urunga – Mixed Bowls Taren Point Charity Day Open 4s Lake Cathie Three Bowls Open Pairs West Pennant Hills Gala Triples Park Beach Sapphire Triples Maclean Springtime Triples

CONTACT L Hartman 65683347 J Farrell 66523622 L Rynehart 98735573 L Lowder 95230702 J Formica 95244627 B Parrott 49571688 C Bowman 65849229 J Mountain 99531561 M Saggus 43883851 K Underwood 66554164 K McTernan 045115931 D Elsom 42429060 J Dew 66556846 J Eckett 98874192 J Dew 66556846 I Deuschle 95282113 Secretary 65844224 R Coode 96599575 J Farrell 66523622 L McKay 66476690

DATE SEPT 12-13 SEPT 13-14 SEPT 14 SEPT 15 SEPT 15 SEPT 15 SEPT 15 SEPT 15, 17, 19

LOCATION Malua Bay Open Pairs Parkes Ladies Classic Pairs Dundas Sports Gala Day North Ryde RSL Gala Day North Ryde RSL Gala Day Yamba Blue Pacific Fours Sutherland Charity Day Kahibah Lake Macquarie Bowls Festival

CONTACT M Mulcahy 44722121 M Riordan 68625313 J McKennall 96385900 A Richardson 94198143 A Richardson 94198143 H Scott 66469407 J Crowe 95284634 P Hulbert 49506662 B Woodbury 43259825 M Scriven 48617850 B Green 99991661 B Murphy 94261108 J Wisby 0402141472 G Barnes 97991052 L Thornewell 0424291549 A Middleton 43445060 L Coombes 0407690170 G Barnes 97991052 J Formica 95244627 Page 35

SEPT 18 SEPT 18 SEPT 19 SEPT 19-21 SEPT 20 SEPT 20

Gosford City Turn Around Triples Bowral Tulip Time Fours Newport Beach Northern Beaches Shield St Johns Park Classic Fours Western Suburbs Magpie Pairs Marrickville Margaret Osborne Memorial Fours Beecroft Under 5’s Gala Triples Ettalong Memorial Rainbow Carnival Fours Roselands Lynn Smith Over 60 Pairs Marrickville Margaret Osborne Remembrance 4s Gymea Bowls and Dine

SEPT 5 SEPT 6 SEPT 8 SEPT 8 SEPT 8 SEPT 9-10 SEPT 11

SEPT 21 SEPT 23-24 SEPT 26-28 SEPT 27

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Life Members PAM FIELD MARG MANN VALMA MCILVEEN BARBARA DODD

Boolaroo Women’s Bowling Club President Carole Sager presented Pam Field with her Life Membership pin at the AGM, taking her by total surprise. Pam has been with the club for nearly 30 years and is a credit to club and district. Pam has won more than 20 major championships both at club and district levels, 14 being singles club championship titles. Norma Wade, also a life member, had penned a wonderful and heart felt motion to the club that was seconded by President Carole Sager in an equally compelling letter to the members detailing why this very deserving member be given this honour. Pam has held many positions within the club over the years, including the president. Pam is still on the match committee although she has recently devoted most of her time to umpiring and controlling body duties at both club and district games. In addition, she also sponsors the club and District consistency competition where she gives support and encouragement to all who participant. Pam was the Inaugural President of the Lake Macquarie District Women’s Bowling Association when it broke away from the Newcastle district. She held this position from 2000-2003. For her dedication to the district Pam was recently honoured with a life membership of the LMDWBA. Her commitment and love for the sport has been an inspiration. Congratulations Pam.

Marg has been a member of Thirroul Women’s Bowling Club since 1983. After joining Thirroul on the July 28, 1983, Marg showed herself as a hard worker who was always willing to take on any task allotted her and to see the job through to the end. Marg became Chairperson of the Social Committee in 1993 and remained in this capacity for 5 years. During this time the Social Committee ran Charity Days, Friendship Days, Interclub visits and all special events. Marg was an excellent administrator of her Committee, which under her guidance raised a lot of money for Charity. After 5 years she served on the Committee until 2000. She was then elected Chairperson of the Social Committee again and served in that capacity until 2005. Marg has been a Member of this Club for 30 years and served on Executive Committees for 15 years. Marg, is in her eighties and is first on the list to give a helping hand. She is very worthy of her Life Membership.

In May this year, Picton Women’s Bowling Club awarded Life membership to Valma McIlveen. Val has been a valued member of the Club since July 1984. She has served tirelessly on the Committee over the past 30 years, in the positions of Club Secretary for 14 years, President for three years and one year as Treasurer. She is currently the Chairman of the Match/Selection Committee. Val is also a National Umpire and is currently the Chairman of the District Umpires Sub Committee. Val held the Southern Tablelands District Secretary’s position for 10 years, along with three years as President and Vice President. Val has won many Club and District Championships and is always willing to pass on her knowledge to new members. Congratulations Val on being awarded Life Membership for your valued service to Picton.

In June 2014 Manning Point awarded Barbara Dodd Life Membership. Barbara has been affiliated with Women’s Bowls NSW since 1955. She joined Manning Point in 1978. During that time with the club, Barbara has been President from 1996 -1999, Secretary twice from 19831987 and from 1999-2000, Treasurer from 2000-2001 and on the Board of the Manning Point Bowling Club Limited from 1997-2000. Barbara has also been on the District Committee and has been a Bowls Umpire for the past 25 years. Barbara is still active with the club however has recently decided to retire from Umpiring. Congratulations Barbara on this wonderful achievement.

ELIZABETH MCDONNELL Life Membership was presented to Elizabeth McDonnell at the Lismore Workers AGM. Elizabeth joined the RSL Bowling Club in 1986. She has won many championships as well as being runnerup in singles, pairs, triples and fours. She has also been Club President in 2003 and 2004 and Secretary in 2006 and 2007. She currently holds the position of Bowls Organiser. The Workers Sports Ladies Bowling Club were unanimous in bestowing Life Membership to Elizabeth, an award she richly deserves.

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Special Days NEWPORT BEACH ORANGE CITY BOWLING CLUB CORRIMAL

NBWBC members modelling at the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea Newport Beach held their annual “Biggest Morning Tea’ and Fashion Parade on Thursday, May 22 to raise money for the Cancer Council. Over 130 ladies (and a few gentlemen) attended the function and enjoyed a delicious morning tea and an entertaining fashion parade, with club members modelling the clothes. Local businesses from the suburbs of Newport and Mona Vale donated prizes for the raffle and due to their generosity, those attending the function and members of Newport Bowling Club Ltd., we were able to raise over $3500 for the Cancer Council – our most successful fund raiser so far! Eighty bowlers braved the cold and enjoyed a Charity day for the McGrath Foundation on June 6 at Orange City Bowling Club. President Jan Oakley chose to have this day in place of her President’s day for 2014. Bowlers from District clubs and nearby clubs were asked to wear pink or bowls attire and all enjoyed a lovely lunch prepared by the members. Norm Wilson from the men’s club agreed to have his much loved goatee beard shaved and John Giameos from the club Bistro joined in the fun having his very long bushie beard and head shaved, Club Treasurer Marie Harvey had her hair sprayed pink. Members and guests enjoyed the fun and $3607 was raised for the Foundation. Sue Kuter the McGrath Foundation nurse in Orange was guest speaker and she informed and advised members. A memorable and enjoyable day was had by all and the Club is very proud to have raised this amount of money for the worthy charity. Photo: B. Drady and M. Burrell enjoy the day.

West, N. Mushet and L. Barnett

WESTERN SUBURBS

Corrimal’s Annual Gala/Charity Day was a huge success held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. A full complement was in attendance and 28 rinks of triples was scheduled to play two games each of 15 ends. However the second game was reduced to six ends due to rain. A group of the Club’s ladies organised a tasty lunch, a stall of handcrafted items, sweets, conserves and books, a Tombola and a raffle. The prize winners were: Emelia West, Narelle Mushet and Leonie Barnett (Warilla) with +28, while Pat Sheens (Corrimal), Robyn Herbert (Culburra) and Beryl Clark (Corrimal) +25 took the runners-up prize. Third prize went to Sandra Lane, Margaret Walton and Margaret Hayman of Fairy Meadow with +21. $1000 has now been added to the Corrimal ladies charity fund to be donated to a selected recipient.

The winning team at the WSWBC Charity Day In mid-May, Western Suburbs hosted a charity day in aid of a family of four young children, left suddenly without parents. The day began with much activity around a laden trading table and socialising over a sumptuous morning tea. Three games of turn-around triples with mixed teams were played and to the delight of the Club there were three full greens of bowlers. The glorious weather was matched by the wonderful spirit and enjoyment of the bowlers. Lunch was a barbecue cooked by bowlers and helpful partners. A great raffle was held with some wonderful prizes, many of which had been donated by friend and the West Ashfield Leagues Club. Finally the winning teams were presented with their prizes and it was announced that $3,000 had been raised on the day for the young family. To top it all off the West Ashfield Leagues Club, kicked in an extra $500. Visitors to the Club are welcome on social bowls days. Please call President Jean Wisby, on 0402 141 472, if you would like to come along.

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PENNANT HILLS Pennant Hills WBC celebrated its 40th Birthday with a special lunch held on June 25, at the Club. Both past and present members attended including Past Presidents, past committee members, Life Members and Patrons. Talks by three ladies, ranging from long term members remembering how it was 40 years ago with the measurements of skirt length, the correct colour of stockings etc., then to a present day member covering the Club as it is now were warmly received by all the ladies present. The ladies were very grateful and shared many stories together over a lovely lunch and a glass of wine. Old photo albums showing photos of outings and concerts were passed around which brought back so many good memories. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all members. A big thank you to the wonderful sponsor for the day; it was very much appreciated by all the ladies both past and present. Photo: (l-r): Members of Pennant Hills WBC R. Prowse, E. Baranov, S. Caisley, A. Ricketts, R. Moran.

EDEN The Eden Women’s Bowling Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary on February 28, 2014. It took a while for the women of Eden to realise their dream of a bowling club. In 1962 a public meeting was called to form a combined bowls and golf country club in the town and a group of 13 women held an inaugural meeting in May 1964. The next year saw the club affiliate with Women’s Bowls NSW and in May 1967 the Women’s Bowling Club was officially opened. Fifty years on, 70 guests, including the men who regularly bowl with the women, enjoyed a celebratory day of fun and friendship. A detailed photographic exhibition held on the day was a fitting way of reflecting on the changes and innovations that have occurred during those years. Tributes were paid to past members who helped to establish this small but vital club. Celebrations ended with Marcelle Cavanough, the current President and Peg Davey, a long-standing playing member, cutting the superb cake. Photo: Eden Bowling Club members at their 50th Anniversary celebrations.

KINGSWOOD ANNIVERSARY & PRESIDENT’S DAY On April 29 Kingswood Women’s Bowling Club celebrated their 50th Anniversary and President and Officers’ Day when visitors from other clubs in the District attended. Guest of Honour, State Director Beryl Watson, along with other special guests District President Nancy Willmington, District Secretary Lyn Skeen and Regional Representative Fran Laker were warmly welcomed by a guard of honour. After morning tea, a commemorative photo shoot was taken on the green. This was followed by a short friendly game of bowls leading up to the festive meal attended by 90 members and guests. During the meal a continuous presentation was shown on the big screen of historic photos. The beautifully decorated cake was cut by President Alice Brown and State Director Beryl Watson. Four ladies were greatly surprised when they were awarded State Merit Pins. Elaine Wormald, Robyn Goode, Patricia Bentley and Lyn Becroft were all worthy recipients of this high award. The oldest member attending on the day was Evelyn Hitchenson aged 99 years and the oldest playing member was Betty Hannon aged 84 years. All in attendance agreed it was a lovely day of friendship and fun. Photo: Kingswood members celebrate their 50th Anniversary and President’s Day.

PRESIDENT’S DAY Pacific Palms honoured President Beryl Baker with a President’s Day during May. Lower North Coast President Paula Bodie and Secretary Julie Scott were in attendance along with Presidents, Past Presidents and bowlers from surrounding clubs. Other special guests included Patron and Foundation member Joy Patten, Foundation Members Carmen Greber and Betty Coates, Club Secretary/ Manager Chris Williams, Club President Michael Holmes, Pacific Palms Men’s President Peter Harris and also Beryl’s daughter Lyn Buckley and son Ian Baker were there to help celebrate the day. After morning tea was served everyone moved onto the green for a “spider” and a game of bowls with much fun and laughter, then in for a delicious lunch catered by the Club Bistro, and served with the help of the men bowlers. After the cutting of the cake, as a surprise for Beryl the ladies gave a rendition of “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” as a tribute to her Irish Heritage. President Beryl concluded the day with a thank you to all who attended and to those who in some way had contributed to making this a very special day and one that she will always remember. Photo: (l-r): B. Baker, J. Scot and P. Bodie.

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THE BIGGEST MORNING TEA, TWO BIRTHDAYS & PRESIDENT’S DAY During May Oak Flats ladies held two Special Days celebrating three special events. On May 22, the ladies held the Biggest Morning tea. This was organised by Margaret Rewko and with the help of Maureen Adams provided scones and jam for everyone’s enjoyment. For a gold coin donation 30 lady bowlers plus the ladies who play mahjong at the club and the ladies from the Knitting club raised $270 to go towards cancer research. Also celebrated on the 22nd was Noela Barrett’s 90th Birthday. Noela has been a member of Oak Flats since April 1996 and though hasn’t played bowls for many years still comes every Thursday to enjoy the day with the ladies. Noela takes charge of setting the tables for lunch, and helps to sell raffle tickets on special days. Noela was very surprised when a birthday cake was bought out at lunch and she was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Thursday May 29, the ladies celebrated President Janet Pettit’s President Day and the ladies club 55th Birthday. During morning tea the large screen TV showed old photos of members and everyone had a giggle at uniform fashions of the past era. A fun game of bowls was played in perfect autumn weather. The game was played with no rules or cards and was meant for everyone to enjoy the day. The auditorium looked a picture dressed in rainbow colours and balloons on every table. President Janet invited the Club’s Board of Directors and CEO to attend the lunch and thanked them for their support throughout her three year term as President. Club Chairman Kevin Grainger and CEO Matt O’Hara, on behalf of the Board and Staff, presented President Janet with a large bouquet of flowers and a necklace. President Janet was also given a bouquet from Vice Presidents Diane Brown and Patricia Pullen with a gift from the ladies. After lunch Secretary Lyn Wilke read the cards. President Janet thanked everyone for coming and making her day so enjoyable and wished everyone a safe journey home. Photo: Oak Flats ladies enjoying the Biggest Morning Tea.

CORRIMAL Corrimal Women’s Bowls Club honoured sprightly super veteran Ivy Dare with a festive afternoon tea and a large birthday cake in recognition of her 90th birthday and 35 years of membership at the club, during which time she held positions on committee and worked tirelessly for the club. Over the years Ivy has won Club Championships and countless trophies in special events and now plays social bowls only. In her younger days she played A Grade netball and hockey at District level. Nowadays, Ivy includes carpet bowls in her busy life. A friendly game of bowls was part of the day’s agenda and coincidently Ivy’s team was the drawn winner. President Mary Kerr presented Ivy with a colourful potted flower, chocolates and a card signed by all those present. Photo: Ivy Dare

THE ENTRANCE The Entrance celebrated President’s Day on May 22 2014, for President Pamela Russ. The weather was perfect, with blue skies and sunshine. President Pam greeted Central Coast District President Patricia Frewin at the front of the club and escorted her through an Honour Guard to the ladies dining room where President Patricia was welcomed and morning tea was served. It was wonderful to see so many Club Presidents from our area, along with Pam’s family, joining with us to share Pam’s day. Bowls was followed by lunch and speeches. Many people, in particular the Management and Social Committees, were thanked for their hard work to make the day so pleasurable. The cake was cut and everyone agreed that it was the best fruit cake they had ever tasted! Photo: President Pamela and District President Patricia.

BOWRAL Bowral Women’s Bowling Club recently celebrated their 75th Birthday and President’s Day for Nancy Pope. The event was well attended by bowlers as well as the President and Directors of Bowral Bowling Club and State President Robyn Procter. Photo: J. Cooke, N. Pope and R. Procter cut the cake.

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Attendees celebrate Port Macquarie City’s 60th Anniversary (Photo credit: NashysPix)

PORT MACQUARIE CITY The clouds stayed away and music played out onto the greens on June 10 as Port Macquarie City members celebrated their Club’s 60th birthday. The Club was honoured to have State President Robyn Procter join them as the Official Representative on the day. With every bowling club in the District represented and close to 150 people in attendance, all the ladies assembled on the green for the official photograph. A spider followed with all money raised donated to the Club’s nominated charity for the day, The Hastings Early Intervention Program Inc. The Club Limited also donated the proceeds from green fees to the charity. The dining room looked a picture with all the decorations having been beautifully made by one of the Club’s Life Members, Norma Schwartz. The cake was very professionally done by Beth Schubert in the shape of a diamond – the theme for the day. Merit Badges were awarded to Carol Bowman, Judy Brady, Anne Connell, Ann Kirk and President Barbara Barrett. The raffle prize was a diamond pendant and a very happy visitor from Lake Cathie WBC, Marilyn Heslehurst, was the lucky winner. A very happy day enjoyed by all!

BRUSH PARK Brush Park members celebrated a very special birthday for one of the members on Tuesday 27th May when Joyce Havill turned 90. Joyce joined Brush Park in 1993 and was a social committee member in 1996. In the same year she became Secretary, a position she held for 13 years. Joyce has been a willing helper at many of functions over the years, in particular helping out on the trading tables. In October 2011 Joyce was made a Life Member of Brush Park. Members offered their congratulations and best wishes for many more years of good health and happiness. Photo: President Pierina Dick helps Joyce Havill cut her birthday cake.

BALLINA Ballina recently celebrated the 100th birthday of member Thelma Sheather, affectionately known as Carm. Carm joined Ballina Bowling Club in May 1965 and turned 100 on April 30. Carm served 10 years on committee, four years as Secretary 1966-70, was Vice President for two years, then President 1972-1974. She joined the Far North Coast Presidents at their inaugural meeting. She won many A and B Grade, competitions, championships and District Pennant Flags. Life Membership was bestowed on Carm in 1991 and she was appointed Patron in 2001. Her bowls were only put to rest one week before her 100th birthday, after 49 years. Photo: Carm Sheather cuts her 100th birthday cake at Ballina Bowling Club

Chairperson of Men’s Committee Ken Kennedy, our Sponsor Stals & Kirk Century 21 represented by Rod Conroy.

VALENTINE Valentine celebrated its 50th Anniversary on May 8, 2014. President Betty Searant together with Committee and members welcomed Women’s Bowls NSW Director Sue O’Keefe and Region 6 Representative Robyn Cosgrove.

Lake Macquarie District was represented by President Fay Curry and Lake Macquarie District Chairman of Selectors Pam Field, Patron Velma McArthur, Chairperson of Valentine 50th Anniversary Committee Mildred McClure, VBC Co-Op Ltd. Past President David Bell, Bowls Cordinator David Govan,

Following lunch NSW Director Sue O’Keefe presented Merit Pins to the following members; Mildred McClure, Merle Armstrong, Gwen Gould and Barbara Bennett. The Anniversary cake was cut by Sue O’Keefe, Betty Searant and Robyn Cosgrove. Betty Searant talked about the history of the club which was

formed in May 1964. Success on the bowling green had been achieved, a Pennant flag in 1965 followed by six more Pennant flags from 1991 to 1999 when affiliated with NDWBA and a further eight since 2000 when affiliated with LMDWBA. It was a very memorable and enjoyable day for all members and guests. Photo: Valentine Women’s Bowling Club celebrates 50 years.

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Windang Women’s Bowling Club celebrates its 60th birthday.

WINDANG WOONONA 75TH ANNIVERSARY The big day arrived, Woonona’s 75th birthday celebrations! Members were greeted with a beautiful sunny day with light winds and 84 lady players. The Club was abuzz and by 9am the tables were adorned with flowers, greenery and all sorts of goodies, including pink and white champagne. The ladies clubs very special guests arrived, Thelma Lever the District President, Barbara Roser the District Secretary, Margaret Dudley the Regional Representative and Elaine Masters the District Patron, all looking very happy to share in the days celebrations. After a guard of honour walk into the Clubhouse for the special guests, it was introductions, photo shoots and seating for morning tea. Then off to place what seemed to be an endless amount of bowls to form the 75 on our bowling green and then the mixed and group photo shoots. Such a lot of memories in these photos. The bowlers played for approximately an hour and a half until the bell called them in for a wonderful finale to the day. All sorts of presentations in thanks to the lovely ladies that had worked so hard for years on a voluntary basis to keep Woonona Ladies Bowling club the best on the coast. Local TV station WIN recorded part of the event that was showed on WIN TV that evening. A beautiful meal, prepared and cooked by the clubs Truffles Bistro staff was brought to the tables and was as always – delicious. Well done Truffles staff. Photo: Woonona Women’s Bowling Club members celebrate the Club’s 75th Anniversary Windang Women’s Bowling Club recently celebrated its 60th birthday. Vice President Judy King welcomed Women’s Bowls NSW Director Pam Hockings and Illawarra District President Thelma Lever, Vice President Heather Skinner and Secretary Barbara Roser. Unfortunately Windang President Dawn Driscoll was unable to attend due to ill health. Morning tea was followed by an enjoyable, short game of bowls and lunch. All clubs in the District were represented and welcomed along with representatives from Club Windang including President Greg Stephenson, CEO Joanne Thiel, Greenkeeper Andy Cady and members of President Dawn’s family. Toasts, speeches and the presentation of gifts followed. Life Members Rita Gay, Shirley Sutherland and Marion Temple were presented with a lovely arrangement of flowers by Windang Vice President Judy King and Secretary Kaye Taylor. No one could have been more surprised than Denise Campbell, Pat Fowler, Kaye Taylor and Nancye Coltman when Pam Hockings announced the award of merit badges to these four bowlers. As Pam said while pinning the badges on the recipients “This is the highest honour that Women’s Bowls NSW can bestow and recognises the outstanding contributions these four women have made over the years to the Windang Women’s Bowling Club.” Game prizes were presented by Vice President Judy to: Winners - Irene Wade, Pat Steed, Lizette Wubbels and Cathy O’Hanlon. Runners up - Denise Gracie, Dianne Tolias, Janet Gommersall and Hilder Schatz. Pam Hockings and Thelma Lever suggested the beautifully decorated cake be cut by the life members and Secretary as President Dawn was unable to attend. The State and District visitors were farewelled after a most pleasurable day.

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Club Championships & Competitions SOLDIER’S POINT SOUTH WEST ROCKS ST GEORGES BASIN COUNTRY CLUB ST JOHNS PARK

Major Singles: V. McIntyre Runner – up: Y. Corcoran Pairs: L. Hinton (sk), V. McIntyre Triples: M. Barrett (sk), J. Templeton, M. Doyle Fours: V. McIntyre (sk), L. Hinton, D. Faugeras, M. Doyle Consistency: L. Hinton Annis Young Consistency Singles: J. Templeton Minor Singles: H. Brown Minor Pairs: T. Curtis, I. Long Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners: (l to r back) D. Faugeras, H. Brown, Y. Corcoran, V. McIntyre, I. Long, M. Barratt, (front) L. Hinton, J. Templeton, M. Doyle, (Soldiers Point)

Major Singles: C. Patterson Pairs: W. Sainsbury, .Y. Carter Triples: J. Kesby, M. Colbert, J. Barnett Fours: S. Maitland, R. Daley, L. Cohen, M. Fleming Minor Singles: C. Ellam Minor Pairs: J. Newbury, C. Bostock Photo: Major singles winner C. Patterson (South West Rocks)

Major singles: M. Sellars Runner – up: L. Stubbins Pairs: M. Sellars, M. McClure Triples: E. Morris, S. Dawson, G. Long Fours: I. Thelander, V. Baker, J. McDermott, M. McClure Minor singles: L. Van De Pol Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners (back l. to r.) I. Thelander, M. Sellars, L. Stubbins, M. McClure, J. McDermott, (front): V. Baker, S. Dawson, E. Morris, G. Long (St Georges Basin)

Major singles: S. Renshaw Runner – up: B. Stratton Pairs: B. Bright, M. Giorgi Triples: N. Dixon, E. Field, D. Orbach Fours: E. Felkin, B. Bright, M. Parcell, C. Crouche Minor singles: C. Allomes Minor pairs: M. Preece, J. Matthews Consistency singles: A. Jeffery Junior singles: J. Worsnop Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners back (l to r): C. Crouche, N. Dixen, M. Parcell, J. Matthews, J. Worsnop, C. Allomes, A. Jeffery (front) B. Bright, M. Giorgi, B. Stratton, E. Felkin, S. Renshaw (St Johns Park)

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ST MARYS RSL Major singles: E. Jensen Pairs: K. Koutsoukos, E. Jensen Triples: D. Stone, P. Dawes, R. Connelly Fours: M. Lalor, P. Dawes, E. Jensen, M. Cole Minor pairs: M. Mitchell, B. Blair Minor singles: B. Blair Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l – r) Back: B. Blair, E. Jensen, P. Dawes, D. Stone. Front: R. Connelly, M. Cole, K. Koutsoukos, M. Lalor (Springwood) Major Singles: D. Brien Runner – up: K. McTernan Pairs: D. Murray, D. Brien Triples: K. Yealland, B. Myrianthopoulos, T. Naylor Fours: M. Leslie, D. Murray, G. Harper, D. Brien Minor Singles: L. Tempest Minor Pairs: S. McBain, D. Pickworth Consistency: D. Muray

Major Singles: J. Axon Runner – up: E. McKew Pairs: P. Lollback, C. Kane. Triples: M. King, A. Bunn, G. Ryan. Fours: M. Williams, M. Andrew, G. Ryan, G. Cupples. Minor Singles: M. Williams. Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l. to r.): C. Kane, P. Lollback, J. Axon, A. Bunn, M. King, G. Ryan, M. Williams, G. Cupples (insert: M. Andrew) (South Grafton)

Major singles: K. Jones Runner – up: V. Thompson Pairs: K. Jones, J. Bain Triples: D. Aston, L. Pittman, J. Gorolon (skip) Fours: M. Craig, M. Pacey, B. Brodie, J. Wilmshurst (skip) Minor singles: J. Sapier Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners ( back l-r:) L. Pittman, J. Wilmshurst, D. Aston, B. Brodie, K. Jones, M. Pacey, (front): M. Craig, J. Bain, J. Gordon,V. Thompson, J. Sapier (St Ives)

STONEBRIDGE Major Singles: R. Thompson Runner – up: F. George Pairs: L. Small, A. Hill Triples: G. Hope, R. Thompson, M. Ling Fours: V. Reid, H. Muir, J. Victor (sub), R. Parkinson, R. Elliott Minor singles: F. Mc Clintock

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SUSSEX INLET

SYLVANIA

TELARAH

THE ENTRANCE

Major Singles: A. Green Runner – up: J. O’Keefe Pairs: C. Williams, B. Rouse Triples: V. Easterbrook, L. Handel, E. Brooker Fours: C. Williams, R. Mackay, R. Codey, P. Thomas Minor singles: V. Easterbrook Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r) : R. Mackay, R. Codey, P. Thomas, V. Easterbrook, L. Handel, E. Brooker, C. Williams, B. Rouse, A. Green (Sussex Inlet)

Major Singles: L. Brown Runner – up: S. Power Pairs: E. Dennis, L. Brown Triples: S. Power, M. Kent, K. Makin Fours: L. Hacke, A. Giezekamp, M. Clarke, L. Beazley Minor Singles: C. Steain Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (back, l. to r.) M. Clarke, M. Kent, L. Hacke, A. Giezekamp, E. Dennis, L. Beazley K. Makin, (front): S. Power, C. Steain, L. Brown (Sylvania)

Major Singles: L. Parsons Runner – up: M. Ross Pairs: L. Parsons, K. Philpot Triples: M. Ross, L. Hugg, D. Smith Fours: L. Parsons, K. Philpot, P. Mowatt, L. Grainger Photo: Major Singles Champion: L. Parsons (Telarah)

Major Singles: J. Grant Runner – up: N. Wright Pairs: S. Gemmell, D. Whittaker. Triples: M. Oliver, A. Schofield, D. Connolly Fours: M. Oliver, A. Schofield, W. Heath, E. J. Cooper. Minor Singles: E. Webber. Major/Minor: M. Saunders, K. Leeson Consistency: S. Croker Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners (l. to r.): E. J. Cooper, M. Oliver, A. Schofield, D. Connolly, J. Grant, W. Heath. (Inset: S. Gemmell, D. Whittaker) (The Entrance)

SUTHERLAND TATHRA BEACH TERRIGAL

THE HILLS WBC

Major Singles: K. Wright Runner – up: L. Francis Pairs: J. Young, S. Brown Triples: P. Cozens, M. Mackintosh, J. Griffiths Fours: R. Tolhurst, B. Renes, K. Green, J. Rayment Minor Singles: S. Jowett Regional Fours: S. Jowett, L. Francis, C. Wright, K. Wright Regional Grade 3: B. Renes, M. French, K. Green, J. Griffiths, P. Harden, P. Cozens, R. Salvatore, J. Butler Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners (back l to r): J. Griffiths, J. Young, L. Francis, S. Jowett, C. Wright, K. Green, (front): P. Cozens, S. Brown, J. Rayment, R. Tolhurst, B. Renes (Inset: K. Wright and M. Mackintosh) (Sutherland)

Major singles: A. Gammon Pairs: G. Hardingham, A. Gammon Triples: P. McRae, G. Hardingham, A. Gammon Fours: P. McRae, J. Holzhauser, B. Debney, A. Gammon Consistency: A. Gammon Minor singles: P. McRae Photo: Major singles winner A. Gammon (Tathra Beach)

Major Singles: A. Simpson Runner – up: K. Croker Major Pairs: K. Croker, I. Croker Triples: J. Silvia, J. O’Reilly, P. Colbran Fours: A. Ashman, P. Astill, B. Titherington, E. Clarke Minor Singles: J. Benoit Minor Pairs: L. Griffiths, N. Caughey Consistency Singles: L. Murphy Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r)(back): J. Silvia, J. O’Reilly, P. Colbran, N. Caughey, L. Grfiffiths, E. Clarke, A. Ashman, P. Astill. (front) L. Murphy, A. Simpson, J. Benoit (Inset: K. Croker, I. Croker, B. Titherington) (Terrigal)

Major Singles: W. Byers Runner – up: K. Wallace Pairs: E. McCracken, K. Wallace Triples: J. Baynham, B. Woods, W. Byers Open Fours: E. McCracken, B. Woods, K. Wallace, W. Byers Minor Singles: M. Conway Novice Winner: J. Hooker Photo: Major singles winner W. Byers (The Hills)

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Club Championships & Competitions THE RULES TOMAKIN SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB TUNCURRY-FORSTER SPORTS UMINA BEACH

Major singles: L. Maher Runner – up: J. Chappelow Nominated Pairs: S. Lucas, J. Stair Triples: B. Bland, L. Eggleton, N. Gay Fours: K. Morley, A. Breasley, J. Serhan, E. Larkin Major Consistency: J. Wilson Minor singles: V. Quigley Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (back l. to r.) J. Serhan, A. Breasley, K. Morley, V. Quigley, N. Gay, M. Hounsell, B. Bland, L. Eggleton, ( front): E. Larkin, S. Lucas, L. Maher, J. Stair, J. Wilson (The Rules)

Major singles: B. Connor Runner – up: J. Colefax Pairs: M. Starkovski, D. Ziebell Triples: M. Starkovski, D. Ziebell, V. Thomas Fours: J. Smith, M. Starkovski, V. Thomas, D. Ziebell Minor singles: R. Fitzgerald Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): R. Fitzgerald, J. Smith, V. Thomas, M. Starkovski, D. Ziebell, B. Connor (Tomakin Sports Club)

Major Singles: D. Mo Runner – up: N. Newby Pairs: D. Johnson, J. Callaghan (skip) Triples: J. Grant, S. Newcombe, J. Kilpatrick (skip) Fours: J. Gibson, J. Tyson, B. Woodbridge, H. Garlick (skip) Minor singles: J. Gibson Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners: D. Moy, J. Callaghan, D. Johnson, J. Grant, S. Newcombe, J. Kilpatrick, J. Gibson, J. Tyson, B. Woodbridge, J. Garlick (Tuncurry Forster Sports)

Major singles: P. Neal Pairs: Y. Gordon, B. Allan Triples: D. Burrows, S. Clark, P. Neal Fours: D. Burrows, Y. Gordon, B. Allan, S. Clark Minor singles: L. Hodder Minor pairs: E. Latham, M. Wallace Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l. to r.): D. Burrows, S. Clark, B. Allan, Y. Gordon, M. Wallace, E. Latham, P. Neal, L. Hodder (Umina Beach)

WAGGA RSL Major singles: R. Deacon Runner – up: M. Smith Triples: M. Smith, P. Whyte, C. Coleman Fours: M. Passlow, J. Nolan, M. McIntyre, N. Rodway Minor singles: H. Pearce

TOONGABBIE THIRROUL

TURRAMURRA

Major singles: M. Rogers Pairs: D. Hamilton, S. White Triples: C. Dodd, S. White, D. Hamilton Club Selected Triples: R. McLean, R. Luscombe, J. Dryden Fours: C. Addison, K. Tuckerman, M. Stanford, M. Rogers Club Selected Fours: W. Stewart, W. Sakoff, M. Stanford, M. Rogers Minor Singles: M. Fletcher Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (back l to r): M. Rogers, K. Tuckerman, W. Stewart, M. Fletcher, J. Dryden, C. Addison, S. White (front), R. McLean, C. Dodd, D. Hamilton, W. Sakoff (Thirroul)

Major Singles: L. Skeers Runner – up: H. Dawson Pairs: S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers Triples: B. Montgomery, E. Fraser, P. Holroyd Fours: M. Dougherty, L. Wilkinson, S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers Minor Singles: E. Nunan Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l. to r.) M. Dougherty, L. Wilkinson, S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers, E. Nunan, B. Montgomery, E. Fraser, P. Holroyd (ToongabbIe)

WARILLA Major Singles: L. Shaw Runner – up: V. Turner Pairs: S. Noronha, N. Noronha Triples: S. Noronha, D. Davis, N. Noronha Fours: E. West, S. Lindsay, L. Barnett, J. Morgan Reserve Singles: D. Davis Pennant –winner Grade 1: Illawarra District, WBNSW State

Major singles: J. Wallis Runner – up: S. Hamilton Pairs: J. Martin, A. Webb Triples: B. Lowe, J. Staniland, S. Hamilton Minor singles: C. Montgomery Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): S. Hamilton, J. Staniland, B. Lowe, C. Montgomery, J. Wallis, A. Webb, J. Martin (Turramurra)

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WARRINGAH

WENTWORTHVILLE LEAGUES

WEST COFFS

WEST PENNANT HILLS

Major singles: J. Legras Runner – up: J. Mountain Pairs: J. Legras, J. Mountain Triples: H. Hoyle, J. Legras, J. Mountain Fours: S. Greenstien, J. Wallace, M. McCredie, J. Allen The Annual Mayoress Trophy was played on November 9 between Warringah WBC and Mosman WBC at Mosman Bowling Club. Mosman were the winners for 2013 and they were presented with the Trophy by the Mayor of Mosman, Mr Peter Adelson. Photo: The Annual Mayoress Trophy For 2013 was won by Mosman (l to r): A. Dooley, Mayor of Mosman Peter Adelson, L. Adams (Mosman)

Major Singles: N. Biddle Runner – up: J. Cunningham Pairs: J. Cunningham, L. Benson Triples: J. Nisbett, J. Cunningham, L. Benson Fours: C. Jones, C. Parker, T. Wilkinson, J. McAllister Major/Minor: C. Jones, A. Stephens Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l. to r.): L. Benson, N. Biddle, M. Cefai , J. Chester, C. Jones, T. Wilkinson, J. McAllister, C. Parker (Wentworthville Leagues)

Major Singles: R. Wallace Pairs: B. Turner, V. Plummer Triples: B. Turner, W. Moore, V. Plummer Fours: B. Turner, E. Habgood, S. Chalmers, R. Crestani Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners (back): B. Turner, S. Chalmers, W. Moore, E. Habgood. (front): R. Crestani, R. Wallace, V. Plummer (West Coffs)

Major Singles: K. Eagle Runner – up: J. McCreadie Pairs: W. Wise, L. Begg Triples: W. Wise, A. Lucietto, L. Begg Fours: J. Jones, J. Huntley, A. Lucietto, B. Gough Minor Singles: S. Thiedeman Consistency: J. Huntley Photo: (l to r back): J. Jones, W. Wise, A. Lucietto, L. BeggFront: B. Gough, S. Thiedman, K. Eagle, J. Huntley (West Pennant Hills)

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Club Championships & Competitions WEST PYMBLE WESTPORT PORT MACQUARIE WBC

Major Singles: S. Ashton Runner – up: R. Heilman Pairs: C. Martin, S. Ashton Triples: J. Kelett, R. Armbrister, R. Heilman Fours: C. Martin, J. Kelett, R. Heilman, S. Ashton Minor Singles: R. Heilman Consistency: D. Syme Photo: Club Championship and Competitions (l. to r.): S. Ashton, R. Armbrister, D. Syme, C. Martin, R. Heilman (West Pymble)

Major Singles: C. Owen Pairs: M. Madeley and C. Owen Triples: D. Penney, C. Purnell, E. Taylor Fours: C. Jukes, D. Penney, C. Purnell, M. Evans Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): C. Owen, M. Madeley, E. Taylor, C. Purnell, D. Penney, C. Jukes (Westport Macquarie)

WEST TAMWORTH Singles: M. Guest Pairs: G. Boyd, D. Kelly Triples: S. Stewart, C. Whitten, R. McKinnon Fours: M. Mackey, M. Pizzutti, N. Hill, P. Young Consistency singles: N. Hill Graduation singles: S. Stewart

WINDSOR

WESTERN SUBURBS

Major singles: C. Hudson Pairs: J. Rowsell, D. Carter Triples: K. Lee, C. Foster, C. Hudson Fours: C. Norkaitis, J. Meyers, S. McLachlan, J. Cotterill Minor singles: B. Cox Minor Pairs: A. Gleeson, B. Cox Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners: (back l to r) C. Foster,K. Lee, J. Myers, S. McLachlan, C. Norkaitis, J. Cotterill (front l to r.) J. Rowsell, D. Carter,C. Hudson, B. Cox, A. Gleeson (Windsor)

Major Singles: M. Deluchi Runner – up: C. Smith Pairs: C. Parker, J. Wisby Triples: H. Larson, F. Miechels, W. Herbert Fours: J. Horssen, F. Miechels, P. Butler, M. Deluchi Minor Singles : F. Sodaro Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): W. Herbert, P. Butler, F. Miechels, M. Deluchi, F. Sodaro. (l to r seated): C. Smith, C. Parker, J. Wisby, J. Jorssen. (Inset: H. Larson) (Western Suburbs)

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WINGHAM

WOONONA

YAMBA

YOUNG

Major Singles: N. Foy Runner – up: L. Gilford Pairs: N. Foy, J. Gosling Triples: N. Sandford, P. Weir, D. Polley Fours: L. Cross, G. Bell, L. Dennes, J. Gosling Minor Singles: L. Dennes Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (back l. to r.): E. Holden, N.Sandford, P. Weir, D. Polley, J. Gosling. (front row): G. Bell, L. Cross, N. Foy. (Wingham)

Major Singles: M. Mitchell Runner – up: H. Price. Pairs: J. Ward, D. Dallmer Fours: O. Roberts, A. Gibson, B. Dumbleton, S. Walker Consistency Singles: G. Banks, runner-up D. Dallmer Minor Singles: J. Drury Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l. to r.): M. Mitchell, J. Ward, D. Dallmer, G. Trinca, B. Nicholls, P. Tolhurst, G. Banks, J. Drury (Woonona)

Major Singles: W. Ballantyne Runner – up: V. Terry Pairs: S. Ferro, V. Terry Triples: B. Mills, J. Abbott, C. Aitchison Fours: C. Aitchison, J. Scadden, J. Abbott, B. Mills Minor Singles: J. Pryor Major-Minor Pairs: M. Conlan, H. Scott Consistency: C. Aitchison (Major); D. Burey (Minor) Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners (l. to r. back): V. Terry, C. Aitchison, M. Conlan, H. Scott, J. Abbott, J. Pryor (front) J. Scadden, D. Burey, B. Mills, W. Ballantyne, S. Ferro (Yamba)

Major singles: C. Cook Pairs: M. Bennett, E. Hines Triples: M. Bennett, D. Shepherd, E. Hines Fours: M. Frost, M. Glasheen, S. Rogerson, J. Watson Minor singles: K. Cooper Minor pairs: R. Tierney, M. Styles Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners (back l. to r.): E. Hines, D. Shepherd, K. Cooper, R. Tierney, M. Styles (front) J. Watson, S. Rogerson, M. Glasheen, M. Frost. (Inset: M. Bennett, C. Cook) (Young)

WISEMAN PARK/ WOLLONGONG CITY Major Singles : M. Sheather Runner – up: E. Smith Pairs: H. Hallenan, S. Wood Triples: M. Thomas, J. Parsons, N. Shaw Fours: S. Bednall, H. Hallenan, M. Sheather, S. Wood Minor Singles : M. Thomas

WYONG R.S.L.

WOOLGOOLGA

Major singles: B. Bradbury Runner – up: C. Fernance Pairs: M. Kroschell, B. Bradbury Triples: L. Clayton, C. Fernance, M. Sheppard Fours: L. Clayton, V. Griffiths, M. Kroschel, M. Sheppard Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r) : C. Fernance, L. Clayton, M. Kroschell, B. Bradbury, M. Sheppard (Wyong R.S.L.)

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