Bowls Matters Nov-Dec 2014

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NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2014 VOLUME: 67 NUMBER: 6

2014 STATE CHAMP WINNERS Singles winner, Kelly Richards with singles runner up Janet Newell

FULL STORY PAGE 18

GET TO KNOW:

New Laws of the Sport of Bowls

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON SPARE A THOUGHT FOR

NEW LAWS

BOWL FOR OTHERS

Bowl For Others Charity

Mrs Linda Hurley DIRECTORS Robyn Procter Anne Emms Pam Hockings Nanette Jemmeson Sue O’Keefe Eunice Roberts Beryl Watson

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STANDING COMMITTEES

REGULARS Bowlers Arm Tournament 20

Editor’s Note

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President’s Message

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From the CEO’s Desk

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Umpire’s Report

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Match Report

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Apologies 12 Recruit a Subcommittee

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Queen Visits Pittwater WBC 28

Life Member Audrey Ward 40

Coaching Report

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Letters to the Editor

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General News

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Sports Community

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Coaching Clinic Booking Form

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Special Days

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Meet a Bowler

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Around the Greens

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Club Spotlight

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District and Association News

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What’s On in Your Club 2015

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Life Members

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Australian Indoor Singles Championships form

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Regional Results

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Club Championships and Competitions

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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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Coaching

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Umpires

Lesley Swales Bev Mitchell Barbara Stonham

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES Selection

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Constitution Revision Beryl Watson

Robyn Procter Magazine

Wendy Steyer Elizabeth Whelan Jean Clowes Jackie Lewis

Social

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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

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Firstly I would like to thank Nicky for all her help over the last month while the magazine committee get into a new routine after Nicola leaving. Thank you Nicky your help was very much appreciated.

Also from the magazine ladies congratulations go to Robyn on her appointment as President and to all the new members of the Board and committees within the State body. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Liz, Jackie and Jean for showing their support by electing me as chairman and for staying on the committee. We work well together and support each other by sharing ideas and discussing any problems that arise.

The Past Presidents Association Sydney Branch President Merle McCarthy has had to retire due to ill health. On behalf of the Committee I would like to wish Merle all the best.

There are some interesting articles coming up in the Nov/Dec magazine, including the coaching report on services available from the WBNSW Coaching Panel. There is also an article on “Fundraising with a difference”. I quite like the one on recycling mobile phones.

The “meet the Bowler” in this magazine is Margot Brandes who plays for Figtree RSL (formally known as Wollongong RSL).

I would like to see more results come in from the regions, as we only have results from Regions 5 and 15 in the magazine. I would like to remind the representatives that those who wish to do so may put articles in the magazine from time to time.

I have received many positive comments on the look of the magazine from both ladies and men. The only negative was on the size of the photos for championships and Competitions and District Association news. It was great that Nicky spoke to the printers about this and the Sept/Oct issue had much larger photos.

Christmas is almost upon us once again.

“Where has the year gone”?

From the Committee we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Enjoy the Christmas break but keep yourselves safe.

Regards Wendy Steyer Editor

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Bowls Matters November – December 2014

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

“Our only security is our ability to change” – John Lilly Forum and AGM On behalf of the Association, a sincere thank you to the many members attending and participating in the Forum preceding the Annual General Meeting held in the city on Wednesday September 17.

Numerous questions were fielded by concerned members, and I hope answered to everyone’s satisfaction. Eunice “Topsy” Roberts and member of Kew WBC was welcomed as a new Director of our Board, and will I’m certain have a great deal to contribute to the Association over the months ahead. At a Board meeting following the AGM, I am very pleased to confirm that I was again elected as President for a further year.

Bowl for Others Annual Luncheon As Patrons of Bowl for Others, Past President Patricia Reynolds and myself attended the Annual Luncheon on Friday September 19, held to recognise and present funds given by members to worthy organisations including the Air Ambulance Service, Kidney Health and Alzheimer’s Association.

Valuable funds totalling $20,000 were presented to a number of organisations attending on the day. I urge all clubs to contribute to Bowl for Others to allow them to continue to provide this wonderful service. Read more about Bowl for Others later in this magazine.

Metro versus Country Cabramatta Bowling Club warmly welcomed 48 players and enthusiastic spectators to the second WBNSW Metro versus Country event held September 26-28. The Country players again won the contest and all in attendance are looking forward to the next meeting at Merimbula-Imlay 2015. The Association is extremely grateful to Cabramatta Bowling Club for their generous sponsorship and assistance in staging this unique event.

National Over 60s Tweed Heads October 6-10 Quite a contrast to the playing conditions last year! The host club for 2014 being Tweed Heads and a great venue for the National Over 60s where the greens, the weather and interstate opponents encouraged superb bowling. Our side performed well enough to win the Silver Medal, all players thrilled to be selected to play for their State. Immense pride for myself in being with the side during this prestigious event. Congratulations to the New South Wales men’s side on winning a gold medal - third year in a row! www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Armidale City Presidents Day & 60th Birthday October 7 A beautiful sunny day, a warm welcome from Armidale City President Dos O’Connell, her members and the many representatives from clubs in the New England District provided a great start for the combined President’s Day and the club’s 60th Birthday celebrations. A thoroughly enjoyable day included a game of bowls, a delicious lunch and speeches from special guests and members all praising their President on her work and commitment to Armidale City. Special thanks to WBNSW Board Director Nanette Jemmeson for her generous hospitality and assistance during my short stay in Armidale.

National Champ of Club Champ Katrina Wright Winner October 14-16 Due to other commitments I was unable to attend the national Champion of Club Champions Singles and Pairs played at Taren Point October 14-16. By all accounts, an amazing singles final and my warmest congratulations to Katrina Wright on winning the title, her next step will be the World Final to be held in Queensland late 2015. Best wishes Katrina!

New South Wales finalists and runners up in the Champion of Club Champion Pairs Karen Murphy and Kay Moran played a brilliant game but sadly losing very narrowly on the last end to Queensland.

Well done, great game!

All State Pennant Flags have been unfurled! Grade 1 Winners St Johns Park on October 22, Grade 2 Winners Kotara on October 13, Grade 3 Winners Mt Lewis on October 21 and Grade 4 Winners Narrabri on November 6. Each club very proud of their respective Grade Winner, celebrating the wins accordingly and what a pleasure to be with each club during the celebrations.

State Championships Tuncurry Beach October 25-31 Again at the marvellous Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club for another exciting eight days of great competition. Beginning with the Senior Fours won by Barbara Waddington, Daphne Shaw (sub), Janet Ross and Joyce Mitchell from North Haven, the Open Fours winners on their home green at Tuncurry Beach, Keeley McGuire, Sarah Boddington, Robyn Flanagan and Diane Smith, both excellent finals followed by the Triples on Monday and Tuesday.

Triples winners Margaret Barnett, Kelly Richards and Natasha Scott from Raymond Terrace, down on the last end, however managed to draw the jack back to her bowls to get a multiple win. An exciting game to the last bowl, congratulations also to the runners up from Charlestown - Rhonda Littlewood, Halina Wuro and Gayle Gannon.

The final contenders for the Pairs Championship were Aylene Madden & Lynette McMahon from Adaminaby and Beverley Pendleton & Maelene Mihaere from Ashfield with the team from Adaminaby earning the extra points and the State title. I’m told the town of Adaminaby is still celebrating!

An outstanding year for Kelly Richards, topping it with the coveted State Singles Title. Great Job Kelly and congratulations go to Jan Newell on an outstanding performance. More details of the Championships in the magazine.

Saturday triples Winners of the seven Zones participating in the Saturday Triples Tournament gathered at Marrickville Bowling Club on Saturday November 8 and Sunday November 9 for the annual play off of a now very popular competition. A most exciting final took place Sunday morning with the Ashfield team Maelene Mihaere, Beverley Pendleton and Anthia Hart winning over Kerry Farrell, Maureen Randall and Say Lee Jones from the Merrylands club. I was delighted to be at Marrickville, witness a well fought final and present the trophies. For information on how to enter this event call our office, staff will provide the necessary details.

Website To the many clubs planning special events where State representation will be requested, check the updated Special Events Guidelines now on our website. For additional important up to date information regarding “Delegates” mentioned in the Club Constitution and an amendment to the Dress Policy, again check our website www.womensbowlsnsw.org

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Bowl For Others Feature

SPARE A THOUGHT FOR

BOWL FOR OTHERS

The bowling community is quite unique in the way it cares for its own. We hear often about bowling mates who look out for each other, particularly when there is any sort of illness or bereavement.

Bowl For Others is a committee that was started in November 1961 by the President of NSW Women’s Bowling Association Mrs G Pattinson, with the aim of raising funds to donate to various causes. A luncheon is held annually at which cheques are presented and the most recent recipients included: Sydney Eye Hospital - $2,000 Melanoma Institute of Australia - $2,000 National Heart Foundation - $2,000 Diabetes Centre - $2,500 Gynaecological Cancer Centre - $2,000 Kidney Health Australia - $2,000 Air Ambulance Service of NSW - $3,500 Asthma Foundation NSW - $2,500 Alzheimers Australia NSW - $2,500 The funds have traditionally been raised by each women’s club in NSW having a spider competition whereby bowlers paid $1.00 to participate, or donations were sent in lieu of Christmas cards. To date over $2,500,000 has been raised by the bowling women of NSW since 1961.

Sadly, this tradition is either being sidelined or forgotten and it is becoming more and more difficult to raise the funds each year. At this time of the year, when so many are doing it tough, let’s spare a gold coin and have some fun at the same time.

ALL DONATIONS CAN BE SENT DIRECT TO Bowl For Others c/o- Secretary Gladys Barnes, 111 Holden Street, Ashfield 2131, or if they are sent to the office of WBNSW, they will be sent on to Bowl For Others.

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Bowls Matters November – December 2014

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

What does your association do for you?

Whenever you roll a bowl down a rink, you are taking part in a game that goes back centuries.

People being what they are, at some point in time points were attributed to the game and competition evolved. A set of rules was invented to ensure that everyone was playing the same game and then someone was appointed to make sure that there was no cheating. As the game spread, the competition grew and more people became involved, not just in the playing of the game but in the administration of it. Rules were written down and refined, umpires were trained and appointed and competitions were run. This is how bowls associations came into being. It is pertinent to look at what role the Women’s Bowls NSW Association plays now as society undergoes some fundamental shifts in how people allocate their time – to family, work and play.

The raison d’etre of Women’s Bowls NSW is three-fold: •• To provide an over-arching framework for the sport to be conducted in a consistent manner with other bowls associations nationally and world-wide.

Thus coaching clinics and rules sessions are a service offered by the association’s representatives whereby training and accreditation is conducted to measurable guidelines to ensure that the same game is being played at the club next door as the club on the other side of the country.

•• To offer a pathway to international competition and excellence. It is one of WBNSW’s fundamental obligations to conduct events that can lead to national representation as well as world competition. Hence the State Championships are one of the four jewels in the crown of the association’s six annual events. The others are the Champion of Club Champion Singles, Champion of Club Champion Pairs, and the Over 60s. Each of these ultimately leads to national championships. The other two events – State Pennant Playoffs and State Carnival – are specific to NSW only.

•• To ensure that each women’s bowling club is constituted legally and fairly so that the finances are appropriately handled, the players are protected from unfair behaviour and so that disciplinary actions are logical, clear and transparent and conducted under the concept of ‘natural justice’.

Over the past 85 years, as the association has evolved from being a loose gathering of enthusiastic volunteers to a fully-fledged industry, it has become more and more subject to the implications of legal and fiscal responsibilities. The state association is regulated by the NSW State Department of Fair Trading, with a constitution that has been compiled to ensure that transparency and good communication is paramount to the running of the association. The Board is voted in by and is representative of the members and has an obligation to operate in the best and fairest way for the benefit of women bowlers right across the state.

As members of WBNSW, the clubs are also bound to adopt similar constitutions and values so that the members are fully protected, legally and financially.

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The clubs are the centre of the bowling community in each location, and the culture within each club is what attracts current and new members. The more two-way communication that promotes transparency that occurs between club executives and club members, the more likely it is that the membership will be contented and enthusiastic and willing to put time and effort into their sport and into their club.

Other benefits of belonging to the association are that the bowls community can be easily grouped for sport specific products such as insurance, clothing, equipment and careers. Volunteers have a purpose and direction for their efforts, allowing them to stay involved with the sport even if they don’t participate in the games. Clubs also have the ability to recognise affiliation so that those that wish to contribute to the sport (and the club) can receive the benefits of well-run competition that is regulated in the same way across the country and the world.

It is the framework of the association that holds the sport of bowls together in a consistent manner by having a structured approach to the game that includes coaching and officiating, providing events that are a pathway to excellence, independent mediation in the event of disputes and an overall confidence in the value of open and clear communication.

The Board and Committees are representative of the bowling community and the method of their election is fair and democratic. The staff in the office of WBNSW are here to help and I encourage you to pick up the phone and give us a call if we can be of any assistance whatsoever.

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

LAWS oF THE SPoRT OF BoWLS World Bowls has released The Crystal Mark Third Edition Laws of the Sport of Bowls which will come into effect from January 1, 2015.

DOMESTIC REGULATIONS The Domestic Regulations [DR] have also been revised and the DR numbers have been changed. Below is a brief summary of some of the changes. All changes cannot be mentioned as at the time of going to print they were still to be confirmed by Bowls Australia.

DR1: Game Basics

This new edition has been completely revamped to make it more user friendly and easier to find items. All law numbers have changed. The Sections have been altered to include all relevant information to do with the particular topic in that Section.

Foreword: Introduction; Conventions; Definitions.

Section 1: Game Basics: Arranging a game; Getting a game underway; Possession of the Rink; Touchers and dead bowls; Live and dead jack; Result of an end; Game decisions.

Section 2: Game Anomalies: Irregularities affecting play; Factors affecting play; Bowl and jack displacement; Defaults by players.

Section 3: Duties of players and officials: Players and their duties; Officials and their duties and spectators.

Section 4: Field of play and equipment: The green, ditch, banks and rinks; Equipment: mat, jack, bowls and measures; Section 5: Administration: Playing formats; Game regulations; Administrative matters.

Appendices: Appendix A; Appendix B; and Appendix C. Page 10

DR2: Game Anomalies.

2.1: Definitions – there are changes to the definitions of Intended Players, Constituted Players, Replacement players and Substitutes 2.2: Constitution of Players.

Players will now become constituted immediately their first game in the competition has commenced i.e. when the jack is delivered in the first end as per Law 5.3 2.3: Substitute Players 2.4: Replacement Players 2.5: Absentee players in a side game.

DR3: Duties of Players 3.1: The use of a scoreboard instead of one of the scorecards; For Domestic Play in Australia, a scoreboard cannot be used instead of a scorecard [Law 40.1.8].

3.1.1: The scoreboard may be updated at any time by any person but must be updated at least every second end and the skip is responsible for ensuring it is correct as per the scorecard.

Re-accreditations Umpires who are due to reaccredit during 2015 will be forwarded their re-accreditation application form either by email/ mail a few months before their due date giving details of how they can apply to re-accredit.

Please make sure your correct email/mailing address is registered with the office.

DR4: Field of Play and Equipment DR5: Administration.

The New Law Books will be available from WBNSW office once Bowls Australia has issued them.

CHANGES TO THE UMPIRES ACCREDITATION & RE-ACCREDITATION From January 1, 2015 the way new umpires will attain their accreditation will change.

There will be 3 modules. The Markers module, the Measurers module and the Umpires module. To attain accreditation to be an Umpire the candidate will be required to complete all 3 modules. The ‘Markers’ component may be done on its own to enable candidates to become ‘Official Markers’. It is estimated that this course will be held in either a morning or afternoon session. The ‘Measurers’ component may also be done separately and this course will take either a morning or afternoon session to complete. Laws pertaining to each of these courses will be dealt with during the course.

For candidates wishing to become National Umpires they must complete the third Umpires Component as well as the first two components. This will take approximately 1 day.

For any of the above courses application forms must be completed and forwarded to WBNSW. These will be available online later in the year.

Presenters and Assessors will be responsible for the application of the new processes. At the time of going to print we were still awaiting information from Bowls Australia. When this comes to hand memos will be sent out to all District/Club secretaries and put on the website.

ANSWERS The law numbers indicated in red will be effective from January 1, 2015 1. Allow the bowl to complete its course then replace it with the correct bowl, then mark the correct bowl as a toucher. Laws 47.2.1; 47.2.2 [new laws 29.2.1 and 29.2.2] 2. No. The head has been touched in the agreed process of determining the result of the end and a player who has failed to play a bowl [either deliberately or accidentally] will lose the right to play the bowl. Law 47.4.1 [new law 29.4.1] 3. If the players are not satisfied with the markers decision, the marker must call the umpire whose decision is final. Law 55.2.14 [new law 42.2.14]

Bowls Matters November – December 2014

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1. A player delivers another players bowl which touches the jack.

What should happen?

2. The thirds have taken out a bowl which was obstructing a measure when the skip realises that she still has a bowl to play.

May she bowl the bowl ?

3. In a singles match, the players ask the marker to measure to determine the result of the end.

One player is not satisfied with the measure and pulls out a measure to check the result. The opponent objects. What should happen?

4. A team withdraws prior to the first round of a club championship. In a later round, one of the intended members of the team acts as a substitute. Is this allowed?

5. After Round 2 in a championship match the skip wishes the second and third to change positions. Is this allowed?

6. Team A goes into the second round of a club’s championship due to a forfeit given by their opponents. A week later they fail to turn up for the second round and are eliminated by the tournament committee.

At the quarter finals of the championship a team is a player

4. Yes. The team has withdrawn without being constituted and therefore shall be regarded as not having entered the competition. Any intended member of that team may act as a substitute in another team. DR. 4.2.1 [new DR 2.2.6] 5. Yes. Prior to the start of any subsequent match in the same competition the playing positions of the constituted personnel may be changed. DR 4.6.2 [new DR 2.2.8] 6. No. Team A was constituted by receiving a forfeit in the first round. DR 4.6.4.1 [new DR 2.2.2] A constituted player in a team cannot act as a substitute in another team in that competition. DR 4.7.6 [new DR 2.2.9] 7. Yes. Law 13.1 [new law 4.1] Provided the Controlling Body gives approval, Law 13.1.1 [new law 4.1.1] there is sufficient time available without delaying play Law 13.1.2 [new law 4.1.2] and a rink is available other than the one upon which the team has been drawn

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short and a member of Team A is asked to play as a substitute.

Is this permitted?

7. In a competition in which there are two or more rounds in the one day, a team has a bye in the first round. The team that they are drawn to play has played in the first round. Can the team that has the bye practice prior to the second round?

8. A bowl in course from an adjoining rink is likely to run across the mat on your rink.

What action should be taken?

9. The skip of team A drove at the head and displaced a number of bowls. The three team members of Team B who were standing together at the head were unable to move quickly enough and some of the bowls in motion were displaced by their feet and disturbed the head.

What action should be taken?

10. A jack in the ditch is moved by a non-toucher played by team A. The team A third says “we have to agree on the replacement of the jack or the end is dead”.

Team B third disagrees saying “it is my duty to re-position the jack”. Who is correct?

to play later that day. Law 13.1.3 [new law 4.1.3] 8. The mat may be lifted by any player on the rink to allow the bowl to pass without disturbance and then the mat is replaced to its original position Law 19.2.5 [new law 6.2.5] 9. Law 28.1.3.2 [new law 37.1.3.2] If a bowl in motion is displaced by a player and has disturbed the head after it is displaced the opposing skip [in this case Skip A] must choose whether to: place the bowls where she believes they would have come to rest and replace any part of the head disturbed after the displacement Law 28.1.3.2.1 [new law 37.1.3.2.1] or declare the end dead. Law 28.1.3.2.2 [new law 37.1.3.2.2] 10. The third of team B is correct. If a jack at rest in the ditch is displaced by a non-toucher entering the ditch an opponent must put it back to its former position. Law 33.5.3 [new law 38.5.3]

MATCH REPORT: Getting your “house” in order At the recent Member Forum held before the AGM, a point was raised about a marker for the District Singles Regional playoff being a District President and enquiring if this was a mandatory requirement. The markers for any singles games should be appointed by the Controlling Body at the level of that game, i.e.

Club, District or State, and the best markers available should be used. The outdated concept that it is the privilege of a Club or District President to carry out this duty is an idea that should be reviewed, as the person holding this position should only be given the task if they are capable. An inexperienced marker, or someone lacking confidence, or with apparent health issues can have a very detrimental effect on the players and the eventual result of a singles game.

There is no Law of the Sport, Condition of Play, Domestic Regulation, directive or recommendation that states that this duty must be allocated to the President as part of her “presidential duties”, so a change in the procedure involved in this aspect of the game needs to be addressed at Club and District level.

The fact that the new Laws of the Sport, Crystal Mark 3rd Edition is almost with us, gives all levels of the game from State, through District to Club the opportunity to review their Conditions of Play and Domestic Rules and update and consolidate them where necessary. The revised Conditions of Play for Association Events and Conditions of Play for Pennants for 2015 will be released as soon as confirmation from Bowls Australia is received to proceed. The Laws of the Sport 3rd Edition, have been totally renumbered from the 2nd Edition and the DR’s for play in Australia have also been amended. With the changes that will be apparent when the Laws are released each Club should take the opportunity to review and update their Club’s Domestic Rules which are for the information of their members as to the rules unique to their own Club for championships and competitions and other domestic matters. Before the commencement of the 2015 bowling year, a guideline will be available on the website outlining the Duties of the Controlling Body, which has been requested from a number of Clubs.

All committees should be aware that their Domestic Rules cannot contravene the Conditions of Play as set down by the State and these cannot overrule the Laws of the Sport. There is a definite “pecking order” with these documents and the order must be maintained.

Again a reminder that the State Match Office is attended each Wednesday by the Committee, unless a State event is being conducted and all email enquiries are usually answered at this time. We are also available for phone enquiries each Wednesday and would ask that Committee members are not contacted on their private email or phones unless the situation is an emergency. As with all State committee positions, we are a volunteer Association and not available 24/7.

May we take this opportunity to wish all members a Happy, Healthy and Safe Christmas Season.

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Apologies

AVIS SMART APOLOGY PHOTO: Avis Smart (l) with Club President Geraldine Jasprizza.

On Page 42 of the September-October issue of Bowls Matters it stated that Avis Smart was 80, however she is 89.

Avis was a little upset about her age appearing as 80 as she and the Dubbo City Bowling Club members are so happy and proud she is still bowling at 89.

GRADE 2 PENNANTS

CITY WEST DISTRICT RESULTS Under the list of winners in the City West District results of the last issue of Bowls Matters, the Pairs are listed correctly as B. Pendleton and M. Mihaere but under the photograph it incorrectly listed A. Hart and B. Pendleton. The Pairs were won by B. Pendleton and M. Mihaere (Ashfield).

PHOTO: City West District Pairs winners: B. Pendleton and M. Mihaere (Ashfield)

As many of you would by now be aware, the report on the contest for Grade 2 in the State Pennant Play-Offs was omitted from the September/October edition.

In Grade 2, Kotara (Section 2) and St. John’s Park (Section 3) battled out the final on the last day of the State Pennant Play-Offs at Raymond Terrace.

It was a nail biting, edge of the seat spectacular, with Kotara taking home the prize with 36 points defeating St. John’s Park 34 points. South West Rocks (Section 1) having been beaten by St John’s Park on the previous day came in third.

VALENTINE Please note an error on page 47 of the September/October edition of Bowls Matters where the picture shown was actually of the winner and runner up of the Minor Singles 2014 - winner Brenda Seery with the runner up Chriss Gallagher and NOT as shown as N. Childs, E Albert (Valentine).

PHOTO1: CLUB FOURS CHAMPIONS left to right C. James, V. Tull, K. Archer, L. Humphries

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PHOTO 3: MINOR SINGLES CHAMPION and runner up left to right, B. Seery, C. Gallagher

Major Singles winner: N. Childs Runner Up: B. Seery Pairs: N. Childs and E. Albert Triples: N. Childs, E. Albert and K. Johnston Fours: C. James, V. Tull, K. Archer (Sub for G. Garrett), L. Humphries Minor Singles winner: B. Seery

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PHOTO 2: CLUB TRIPLES CHAMPIONS left to right E. Albert, K. Johnston, N. Childs

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WBNSW Coaching Panel offers their services to help clubs attain or maintain their Goals for Pennants and refresh member’s interest in the game.

You need to ask yourself and your members.

•• Was it a struggle to maintain your clubs competitive spirit and edge?

•• Are your members eager and enthusiastic to continue next year or are they a little jaded?

•• What is needed to reach or maintain the gaols set last year by the members?

WBNSW offer a tool for your club to expand the talent and experience of players within your club. The tool offered in the WBNSW Coaching Clinics are run by your NSW Coaching Panel.

These clinics are structured to encapsulate the background and environmental factors contained in your club allowing all members to recognise their promising potential at any level and to accomplish

The basic coaching clinic is a foundation for skill development. This covers constants and variables in delivery, responsibilities of each player’s position within a team and team etiquette - on green practical drills covering all shots

their objectives at their own pace within the club either for personal or team goals.

Coaching is not only for delivery development, coaching now covers the greater dynamic areas of the game, team side and club cohesion, psychological characteristics, games sense, reading the head, training programmes for pennants plus personal training, value communication, identify with time management, knowing the difference between purposeful practice and roll ups with friends.

The Panel have worked with clubs who are now reaping the rewards, Double Bay, Belrose, St Ives, and a little club called Ashford in the country, where a player attended one of our open clinics , then worked with a local coach and won the 2013 District Singles.

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Bowls Matters November – December 2014

Letters to the Editor

VALENTINE WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB

CASUAL ATTIRE

The Editor,

Dear Editor,

The recent closure of some Bowling Clubs in our area has prompted me to hi-light some of the wonderful qualities, such as companionship, care and support, that I have experienced recently from my Bowling Club.

Virtues that, I am sure, must benefit the health of elderly Patrons throughout most Australian Bowling Clubs which makes the closure of any Bowling Club disturbing.

Valentine Women’s Bowling Club have won their share of Pennant Flags and Championships over their fifty years of existence.

However, my recent personal experience accentuates the fact that the essence of this particular Bowling Club is significantly more than just winning on the green.

I have been a member of Valentine Women’s Bowling Club for only three years and was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Facing a terrible unknown, I was immediately overwhelmed with cards, phonecalls, and encouragement from the members. First up, many women that had experienced similar problems came forward to offer help and advice. Then, after my operation, and during recuperation, I had constant phone-calls, along with home and hospital visits offering help and support. All this love and inspiration not only lifted my spirits but also my family members. Not once did we ever feel alone.

So, first I want to say publicly; thank you to the Valentine Women’s Bowling Club as I have never experienced such love and support over a lifetime of belonging to Clubs and Associations.

Proudly, this kindness permeates the Club from the top down, with our President (Betty) and Secretary (Gwen), setting a very good example.

From my observations, Valentine Women’s Bowling Club have established a very efficient programme of Welfare. Valentine have their own Welfare Officer (Lyn)

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“I want to say publicly; thank you to the Valentine Women’s Bowling Club as I have never experienced such love and support...“ whose job it is to keep track of their ladies on the sick list. Whilst Lyn is away there is her back-up (Irene) making sure that the sick list is updated. These ladies make regular phone-calls to the sick and infirm offering support, love and help where needed.

Ladies are also encouraged by our Match Committee, (headed

by Margaret and Merle), to help those women coming back from sickness, or surgery, to ease their way back into a game of bowls.

This is achieved, on Gala Days, by organizing another lady bowler to “share” the game allowing the returning player to play only a couple of ends at a time.

Besides this, those ladies that are unable to drive to the gala days are offered the chance to be picked up and dropped off by other members. Those who cannot play at all are encouraged to turn up just for a cuppa.

On a similar basis, my husband is a member of another local Bowling Club and it is known that traditionally men cannot talk of their worries and concerns. However, as soon as his fellow bowlers slowly became aware of my cancer he was encouraged to share his anxieties which was vital to my husband’s health.

In conclusion, the idea of sharing my story with the readers is to hilight the value of Bowling Clubs in the health and wellbeing of their patrons using Valentine Women’s Bowling Club as just one example. Only one Bowling Club among many throughout Australia I am sure.

Annette Finnie (Whitebridge NSW).

Casual attire on our play days, who would have thought this would ever happen?

I congratulate our State committee for your forward thinking, this sport is slowly dying, clubs are closing and the ones that are left struggling to attract new people to this game.

The women who play bowls don’t like or cannot accept any changes to the uniform which they do not like, this goes back all the way to when navy blazers and navy cardigans were introduced, players have rejected all that is introduced since, I wonder how many of today’s bowlers would be playing this sport if the uniform was from 1930 when bowls started?

I can understand the State Executive looking to the survival of bowls but it seems local clubs don’t care or are not interested and can’t see past their club’s front door.

The younger generation are the future to keeping the sport alive, high schools, TAFE colleges and universities, this is where the future lies. Why is there no promotions done at these facilities and contact made with their sports administrators?

Not everyone can play sport that requires running around so this as a market that is so untapped.

All Districts have these education facilities and even 6 places from each would build numbers, 1 club could host for a year then rotate after that.

What do others think of such a concept?

Faye Davison.

The Hills Club.

MALUA BAY I was prompted to write after reading in Bowls Matters of so many smaller clubs closing and members having to join a new club or give up the sport they love.

My club Batemans Bay unfortunately closed last year with most members joining either Malua Bay or Tomakin clubs. As I live out of town it is a 45 minute drive to both clubs for me but decided to join Malua Bay. President at the time Bess Holloway couldn’t have been more welcoming which made the transition so easy for us all.

I personally have felt at home since the first day at Malua Bay and hope it is the same for other ladies who have had to make the change to a new club.

Malua Bay and Tomakin have both had Friendship days. These days are so special particularly meeting up with ladies from the old club .

It is wonderful to catch up with a chat and a friendly game of bowls with old friends.

Kind Regards, Tricia Wheeler Publicity Officer Bowls Matters November – December 2014

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Reporting on the 2014

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS We once again converged on Tuncurry Beach for the 2014 State Championships with players coming from near and far.

FIRST EVENTS contested were the Open and Senior Fours. In the Open Fours there were teams from Belmont, Taren Point, Nowra, Pennant Hills, Newport Beach, Tuncurry Beach, Raymond Terrace, The Rules (Wagga), Adaminaby, Majellan, Culcairn, Warilla, Wee Waa, Park Beach, Manildra and St Johns Park. We had a forfeit from the Adaminaby team so Majellan went straight into the Quarter Finals. Other successful winners in the first round were Taren Point, Nowra, Tuncurry Beach, The Rules, Warilla, Park Beach and St John’s Park.

Semi final results were Faye Potter, Belinda Hulbert, Christine Brown and Shirely Toohey (Nowra) defeated by Keeley McGuire, Sarah Boddington, Robyn Flanagan and Diane Smith (Tuncurry Beach) 4-25. In the other semi Katherine Hamilton, Mary Astill, Maureen Murphy and Norma Taylor (Warilla) defeated by Maryann Parcell, Corinne Crouche, Anne Johns and Kelsey Cottrell (SJP) 20-25.

The final game was a real cliffhanger with “sister” Clubs in the St. Johns Park Group – the major sponsor for this event - head to head. The game was a see saw event with multiple numbers scored by each side during the game and the 20th end saw the score at 20 all. A great start by the SJP girls gave them three good shots before Tuncurry Beach third, Robyn played a bomb to scatter the shots and SJP were only holding one when the skips went to the mat. In a heartstopping finish the win went to the local girls coming out the 2014 State Open Fours Champions 21-20. Congratulations to the host Club’s Champion team and the multitude of local supporters who helped them across the line.

In the Senior Fours, teams were entered from Dubbo City, Tura Beach, North Haven, Uralla, Terrigal, Comercial Albury, Goulburn Railway, Edgeworth, Evans Head, West Wyalong, St Georges Basin, Asquith, Roselands Flames, Mona Vale, Glenbrook Panthers and Double Bay. After very close first round and quarter final scores we were left with semifinalists – Barbara Waddington, Daphne Shaw (sub) Janet Ross and Joyce Mitchell ( North Haven), Betty Anderson, Joan Twiddle, Lillian Beeson, Helen Wood (Edgeworth). Helen Greenfield, Ann Bennett, Margaret Sellars, Meg McClure ( Bomaderry) against Karen Levinson, Jan Frape (sub), Iris Kampel and Barbara Shotland (Double Bay).

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The successful teams into the final were North Haven who beat Edgeworth 22-16 and Double Bay winners over St Georges Basin 25-23. While the score of 24-11 in favour of North Haven appeared one sided it was no indication of the calibre of the bowls displayed by all players during the game. Our congratulations to the North Haven team on being the 2014 Senior Fours winners.

The State Triples title was contested over October 27-28, again under sunny skies and the entrants were from Adaminaby, Gulgong, Charlestown, Wisemans ParkWollongong City, Narrabri, Alstonville, Taren Point, Hay, Raymond Terrace, Greenwell Point, Cootamundra Country, Castle Hill, Avalon Beach, Tuncurry/Forster Sports, St Johns Park and St Marys RSL. The semi finalists were Charlestown, Narrabri, Raymond Terrace and St Johns Park. Both semi finals were well played by all teams but the game between Raymond Terrace and St Johns Park had spectators on the edge of their seats. The Raymond Terrace team had only won through the quarter finals with the last bowl of the last end by the skip and a similar result came with the last bowl on the last end of the semi finals against St Johns Park. In the final between Charlestown and Raymond Terrace the score was close throughout the game and again Natasha Scott, skip of the Raymond Terrace team played a howler to secure the win with the last bowl of the day. Raymond Terrace team of Margaret Barnett, Kelly Richards and Natasha Scott, winners of the 2014 State Triples.

State Pairs Championship were played on October 29-30, with the weather gods still on our side. Regional winners from the following Clubs commenced play on Wednesday morning - Asquith, St Marys RSL, Adaminaby, Wee Waa, Dubbo City, Yamba, Neutral Bay, Raymond Terracee, Warilla, Tumut, Ashfield, Young, Double Bay, Charlestown, Bomaderry and Lake Cathie. The semi finalists on day two were from Adaminaby, Dubbo City, Ashfield and Bomaderry. All players acquitted themselves well and the finalists were Aylene Madden and Lynette McMahon, Adaminaby and Bev Pendleton and Maelene Mihaere, Ashfield. The game was played in two halves with Ashfield ahead 18 – 6 after 11 ends and Adaminaby scoring on 6 of the remaining

7 ends to take out the Pairs title 21-19. A very emotional presentation of prizemoney, badges and trophy by President Robyn to the winners and runners up, was a fitting conclusion to a wonderful final.

The Singles event on the last two days of the Championships saw some very unexpected and mixed results on the first day and many of the players played to an extremely high standard of bowls to the semi final games on Saturday. The 15 starters on Friday were from Marrickville, Park Beach, Armidale, Raymond Terrace, Warilla, Bomaderry, Charlestown, Peakhurst, Merimbula-Imlay, Lithgow City, Cootamundra Ex-Services, Castle Hill, Harbord, Tuncurry Beach and Narrandera. The entrant from Newstead was forced to withdraw due to ill health. Semi Finalists were Marie Owen (Park Beach) against Kelly Richards (Raymond Terrace) and Kelly was the winner with a scoreline of 25-24. Gwen Schell (MerimbulaImlay) played Jan Newell (Harbord) and Jan was victorious 25-18. The score in the final was 25-19 to Kelly, giving her a second state title to add to the Triples won earlier in the week. The game was played in the true spirit of the game and the appreciative crowd were kept entertained. For anyone using or needing to use a bowling arm , Marie Owen was very proficient in its use, as evidenced by her results.

At the final presentation of the week after awarding the trophy, badge and prizes to Kelly and Jan, President Robyn once again expressed the thanks of WBNSW to St Johns Park for their continuing generous sponsorship for the State Championships. Also to President Deidre of Tuncurry Beach and her wonderful ladies who looked after all players and officials for the eight days of the event with enthusiasm and attention to detail. Our thanks to Rex Johnston in the Bowls Office and Mens’ President Duncan and his group of volunteers who put out chairs for spectators, organized player names on rink boards and many other duties which enabled the Championships to once again run smoothly.

The Umpires and markers who gave their time to assist was also recognised and the work of Lesley Swales, officiating all week and also the State Match Committee for the preparatory work in this event. Another successful event on the State Calendar completed.

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2014 STATE CHAMP WINNERS Singles winner, Kelly Richards with singles runner up Janet Newell

“The final game was a real cliffhanger with “sister” Clubs in the St. Johns Park Group... head to head”

SINGLES RUNNER UP: Janet Newell, (Harbord) WINNER: Kelly Richards (Raymond Tce)

PAIRS WINNERS: Aylene Madden, Lynette McMahon, (Adaminaby)

PAIRS RUNNERS UP: Bev Pendleton, Maelene Mihaere, (Ashfield)

TRIPLES WINNERS: Margaret Barnett, Kelly Richards, Natasha Scott, (Raymond Tce)

TRIPLES RUNNERS UP: Rhonda Littlewood, Halina Wuro, Gayle Gannon, (Charlestown)

OPEN 4s WINNERS: Keeley McGuire, Sarah Boddington, Robyn Flanagan, Diane Smith, (Tuncurry Beach)

OPEN 4s RUNNERS UP: Maryanne Parcell, Corinne Crouche, Anne Johns, Kelsey Cottrell, (SJP)

SENIOR 4s WINNERS: Barbara Waddington, Daphne Shaw, Janet Ross, Joyce Mitchell, (North Haven)

SENIOR 4s RUNNERS UP: Karen Levinson, Jan Frape, Iris Kampel, Barbara Shotland, (Double Bay)

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SECOND BOWLS AUSTRALIA

National Bowlers Arm Tournament

BERESFIELD BC, SEPTEMBER 5-17, 2014 BOWLS AUSTRALIA President Des Skinner and WBNSW President Robyn Procter welcomed the state bowlers arm teams from Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales to the second National Bowlers Arm Tournament at the official opening at the beautifully prepared Beresfield Bowling Club.

The three states did battle on the first day in Fours, followed with Pairs on the second day concluding with Singles and Triples on the third and final day.

Each state was vying for the Bowls Australia National Trophy as the overall winner.

NSW and Victoria were also playing for the Starrett – Ashley Shield; NSW and South Australia for the South Shield; Victoria and South Australia for the Bowlers Arm Challenge Shield.

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At the Presentation Dinner following the tournament, the highly successful Victorian team was awarded the Bowls Australia National Trophy for the second time along with the Starrett – Ashley Shield and Bowlers Arm Challenge Shield. NSW was presented with the South Shield also for the second time.

Final results were Victoria with 30 game wins for 60pts, NSW with 17 and a half game wins for 35 pts with South Australia 11 and a half game wins for 23 pts.

“the highly successful Victorian team was awarded the Bowls Australia National Trophy for the second time...”

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Courtesy of a combined sponsorship by the Newcastle District Bowling Association and the Hunter Academy of Sport each team member was given a commemorative badge of the event.

Prior to returning home, all states combined for a coach tour around Newcastle, during which many new friendships were cemented.

The third Bowls Australia National Bowlers Arm Tournament will be hosted at Tranmere Bowling Club in Adelaide by South Australia, September 7-9, 2105. It is hoped that a team from Queensland will also be taking part in what has become a feature of the National Bowling Calendar.

2015 INTERNATIONAL BOWLS FOR THE DISABLED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Lower Hutt, NZ from February 13 – March 3, 2015 Carolyn Nelson (Engadine) and Lynn Smith (Roselands Flames) have been selected to represent Australia in the IBD World Championships as the NSW representatives together with 3 women and 9 men from other States.

BOWL FOR OTHERS At the 52nd Annual General Meeting was held on Friday, July 25, and the following officers were elected: President Edna Arnold, Secretary Gladys Barnes, Treasurer Edna Arnold, Committee Jess Balk, Margaret Portell, Beryl Harmer, Metropolitan Vice-President Jill Pastega. It has been verified that President Edna can also act as Treasurer.

We welcome Helen Brook, who will be replacing Pat Hardwick, as the new Vice President for Mid-West. Pat is re-locating to Tamworth and we wish her happy days ahead and thank her for the many years she has acted, so well, on our behalf.

We thank the following for their donations, which are greatly appreciated: •• Brush Park (Friendship Day “Spider”) •• Pennant Hills (Wrong Bias and loose change) •• Old Bar Beach for Taree West •• Hexham, Greenlees Park, Bexley •• Rydalmere Central (President’s Day) and another from playing members •• Coolah Valley Bowlers •• Caringbah •• Brooms Head-Sandon •• Too Hot to Trot When sending cheques, if a donation is included in the total, please advise the amount for the $1.00 Member’s Subscription, and the amount for donations, in order that Bowl For Others may thank each club for their extra support and acknowledge them in “Bowls Matters”.

Please note that all correspondence should be sent to Secretary Gladys Barnes, 111 Holden Street, Ashfield 2131 (ph: 9799 1052) and not to Women’s Bowls NSW as that mail has to be re-addressed.

G Barnes.

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Caroline suffers with MS and Lynn is an incomplete paraplegic (epidural abscess). Both have overcome their disabilities to play in this elite competition. Caroline has already represented Australia in Pretoria, South Africa in 2011 where she won a gold in the pairs and silver in the singles. Lynn has represented NSW as an able bodied player from 1994 - 2004 and won gold in the Australia Open Disabled singles in 2012.

Both have won many titles whilst representing Wheelchair Sports NSW as well as their Clubs.

PAST PRESIDENTS BOWLING ASSOCIATION – SYDNEY BRANCH Due to ill health President Merle McCarthy has retired and we wish her all the best. Gladys Barnes is now the President of the Association and we extend best wishes to her.

A Publicity Officer and Secretary are urgently required for the Association. If interested in either of these positions please ring Beryl Warwick on 4422 9657 or write to 25 Greendale Close, Nowra Hill 2540.

A Christmas Luncheon was held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

A Bowls Visitation Day is being held at Towradgi BC on January 7, 2015 for Past Presidents and Friends. Please ring Bowls Organiser on 9773 7650 for details.

The Men’s Past Presidents Bowling Association play on the third Sunday in the month at different venues and are looking for players (men and women) to attend these days.

Morning tea is at 9.30am, play 10am.

Triples is usually played and the cost covering lunch and green fees is from $15 to $20.00.

Venues played at earlier this year were Leichhardt, Lidcombe, Marrickville, Concord RSL and Greenacre.

The Men’s Constitution has been changed to allow Women Past Presidents to join the Men’s Association. Social members are also welcome.

Please contact President Paul Wright (0430 854 402) or Secretary Gladys Barnes (9799 1052) for further details.

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TOP 9 WAYS TO

Recruit a Successful Subcommittee So your committee has decided that your club wants to run a major event with the view of making some serious money for your club. Where do you start?

Once you have created the objectives for your event (what your club would like to achieve) it is then time to organise a subcommittee.

These are some of the top nine ways to ensure your subcommittee is successful

1. RECRUIT A TEAM WITH A VARYING SKILL SETS Recruiting a team of people who have the capacity to ensure your Club’s event is successful is the most integral part of running a successful event. The list of responsibilities involved in running a successful event requires individuals covering a broad range of skillsets. As well as designing and running the event, there are also a range of other challenges including, council licensing and insurance, how to market your event and driving ticket sales.

2. ENSURE YOUR SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE WILLING TO INVEST THE TIME AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED Major events, regardless of their type, take a significant investment of time by the organising subcommittee. A major issue is when organising committees are unable to meet regularly or members are unable to deliver on their tasks.

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3. ENSURE THERE ARE CLEAR EXPECTATIONS ABOUT COMMITMENT AND DATES ARE SET EARLY

5. ENSURE MOST SUBCOMMITTEE TIME IS UTILISED IN THE PLANNING STAGE

Letting committee members know about meetings and other time commitments early allows the individual to either; decide that this is something they will not have time to take part in, or lock in the dates early to ensure they can attend. This also keeps your members positive as they are clear on what is expected.

As mentioned above there are a number of ways members can help you to run your event. In terms of recruiting your subcommittee, their major role will be in the planning of the event and delegation of tasks. This allows members who have limited time but very useful skill sets to help on the committee.

4. OFFER OTHER WAYS FOR MEMBERS TO HELP

6. RECRUIT EXTERNALLY WHEN NECESSARY

Not everybody who will be involved in the planning and delivery of the event needs to be on the organising committee. There are a huge amount of jobs and tasks that will need to be filled and can be allocated to keen helpers.

All of the members of your organising committee do not need to come from your club, they can be recruited externally. This can help your club to recruit members with specialised skill sets that can make difficult, time consuming tasks much easier.

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Fundraising WITH A DIFFERENCE Fundraising is one of the most crucial elements of successfully running a sporting club. The ability of a club to raise funds is reflected in all other aspects of their operations. The most popular strategies include things like raffles, sausage sizzles, sportsman’s nights, trivia nights and dress-up themed social functions. These are all successful, proven methods of raising funds.

However, here we will explore some different fundraising options which you may not know about, but have the potential to be more successful than the regular methods. These new and exciting ideas with a difference are listed below:

7. PARTNER WITH YOUR COMMUNITY If you are looking at a major event, you may wish to consider partnering with other community groups to help with the work load. This will ensure the members of your subcommittee have a reasonable amount of work and will also draw additional people to your event that may have not otherwise attended.

8. PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES As with community groups, local business are also often keen to be involved on the committee. This is a great way to recruit specialised skill sets to help you to run your event successfully and professionally.

9. MAKE USE OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONS Particularly for larger events, position descriptions are vitally important. Not only do they ensure you recruit the right people for each role but they also ensure that each person understands exactly what tasks they are responsible for. Taking the time to document position descriptions also allows the organising committee to ensure that all tasks have been allocated.

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MOBILE PHONE RECYCLING – You may not know it, but clubs can make quick and easy money just by recycling old mobile phones! There is no doubt you and your club’s members have plenty of phones lying around that are no longer used. Clubs can raise anywhere from $500 to $1500 just by collecting old phones from members and shipping them off in return for cash. Not only is this a quick and easy way to raise funds, but it’s also good for the environment.

POKER NIGHT – This is a no brainer for clubs simply because everyone can get involved and who doesn’t love playing a game of cards with their friends? A poker night can be a memorable night that generates cash and offers great value to participants. Poker nights are extremely easy and painless to organise and are, most importantly, FUN for everyone.

COW LOTTO – This is an event that is most beneficial for a club when ran alongside a major event, but can also be run as a stand-alone event. Cow Lotto is a type of gambling raffle where a cow is escorted onto a field with numbered gridlines. Each square on the grid is sold to participants for a fee. This is where it gets interesting. The crowd must wait for the cow to poop. The owner of the square which the cow poops on is the winner of the nominated cash prize. Who would’ve thought watching a cow poop could be fun and a great way to raise money for your club!

SHOPPING TOURS – A pub crawl for girls! Players, mums and friends are taken on a bus tour of direct factory outlets for some retail therapy. The shoppers will be offered deals by

participating outlets, exclusively for their tour party. Outlets you choose to include in the tour may offer a nominal gift in return, which can be used as raffle items throughout the day. These events can reap anywhere from $1000-$2000 from ticket sales and a percentage of all purchases made on the day.

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT – Hosting a Guinness Book of World Records attempt at your club not only has the potential to raise funds, but also appeals to a wide section of the community and can even attract media interest to your club. There are many ways to generate revenue from your club’s world record attempt such as selling attendance tickets, attracting a major sponsor of the event, holding raffles while the event is on and so many more.

CROWD FUNDING - The final fundraising idea we will explore is a strategy called Crowd Funding. It is a new, unique way of raising money for a specific project by using the internet and social networking technologies to get small amounts of money from a lot of people (resulting in a lot of money for your club). Crowd Funding websites allow you to describe and promote your cause to their audience who you otherwise may not have reached.

In order to raise funds for a specific project, Crowd Funding allows you to offer certain incentives or prizes for people to donate to your cause. You can match up different prizes with different sizes of donations. So smaller donations can be rewarded with something small but thoughtful, while greater donations can be rewarded with prizes or money-can’t-buy experiences of great value. Offering incentives like this will attract people to donate to your club who wouldn’t normally feel the need. You can use video, photos and music to promote your cause. In order for Crowd Funding to work to full effect, you must advertise your cause as much as possible. Social Media (Facebook, Twitter etc.) is a great tool for this and must be utilised to reach the wider community. If it is done properly, Crowd Funding can and will make amazing things happen.

Fundraising is vital to all sporting clubs.

Trying out new, unique fundraising ideas will draw more people to the club and therefore increase the chances of raising required funds. For more information on the above strategies, as well as many more, visit the Sports Community website www.sportscommunity.com.au

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COACHING CLINIC BOOKING FORM

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Club:__________________________________________ District:________________________________________ Contact:________________________________________ Surname:_______________________________________ First name:_____________________________________ Contact Number:________________________________ Email:__________________________________________

Proposed Venue:_________________________________ Address of Venue:________________________________ Requested Date: 1.

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Cost: $ 240 payable per day, prior to clinic for 24 attendees - $10 per head for each participant over 24 attendees.

Number of Attendees:_______ Type of Clinic:_________ Pennant Training

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VENUE REQUIREMENTS Does your venue have?

Whiteboard YES

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Parking YES NO Separate Room

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AVALON BEACH WBC

EAST CESSNOCK

Avalon Beach recently held their 40th Koala Carnival. One hundred players representing clubs along Sydney’s Northern Beaches from Seaforth to Avalon Beach were present and had a very enjoyable day. This special day for the Club started in 1975 when it was played over two days. The event is just as popular now but taking one day to complete. The small group of Avalon women had the clubhouse and tables attractively decorated and provided a tasty two course lunch for the competitors. Newport Beach won the money on the day taking two out of the three prizes up for grabs, including overall winners, with Seaforth taking the other. All of which were donated by Ann Wilson Funerals.

East Cessnock Executives with CEO Marlene Hartog and Club President Gary Jackson, Bowlers and Members were very proud to celebrate ‘President’s Day’ on Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

All Bowls’ Executives, Guests, Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent and Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr, friends, family and bowlers were very warmly welcomed. The prestigious event was organised as a special tribute to East Cessnock WBC President Norma Austin in acknowledgement of her wonderful contributions to East Cessnock over a period of 25 years. She holds the record for longest continuous service, something to be extremely proud of.

Firstly, she was the Secretary for 22 years, a Board member of EC and one of the 3 Life Members with Peggy O’Hearn and Jean Hodge. President Norma was one of the inspirations to the EC lady bowlers to win the HRD and Region 5 levels Grades 3 and 4 and under her leadership their representation of the Hunter River District at State level pennant playoffs.

State Merit Pins were presented to: T. Jory, N. Loosemore & D. Huth in recognition for the job, well done.

Being the Carnival’s 40th anniversary, the Club’s Patron, Alma Pamp, contributed towards additional cash prizes which eight lucky players were delighted to win.

Avalon Beach is a small, friendly Club and their Koala Carnival Day is a very popular event on Manly Warringah District’s yearly bowling calendar.

Picture is Patron, Alma Pamp, and President, Bo Hanmer with Club mascot, Karla Koala.

PHOTO: Avalon Beach A. Pamp, B. Hanmer

PHOTO: Cutting of the cake by: President N. Austin (centre) with HRD President W. Bedford and WBNSW State Director S. O’Keefe.

Signed:_____________________ Date:______________ Printed name___________________________________ Position________________________________________ Please return the complete Coaching Clinic Booking Form to WBNSW Head Office: By email: reception@womensbowlsnsw.org

By Post: Level 7, 309 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

The 2014 Tulip Time Fours tournament was held on September 18, when over 100 bowlers from different parts of NSW played at Bowral Bowling Club.

Teams played 15 ends morning and afternoon. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the sun shone all day, although there was quite an icy wind.

OFFICE USE ONLY Booking date verified by Coaching Panel Signed:_____________________ Date:______________ Car hire needed:

BOWRAL – TULIP TIME

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It is the first time Bowral have won a place in the Tulip Time Fours since its inception so it was a great achievement.

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PHOTO: (l-r) J. Tucker, R. South, C. Williams, H. Lees

Bowls Matters November – December 2014

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PHOTO: SPECIAL GUESTS: Front row: N. Oberg, E. Farrell, E. Taylor, T. Sutherland, P. Griffin, D. Poulter Second row: D. Sullivan, B. Harris, M. Evans, L. Meili, J. Slater, E. Lovell, (President) J. Flynn, R. Booth (behind), J. Simpson, C. Carden, D. Russell, B. Somerville.

HUSKISSON

GUILDFORD LEAGUES WBC We were very honoured to share in the celebration of the combined 90th birthdays of two lady bowlers. Joyce Smith and Norma Sams in September. Joyce is an active bowler of Guildford Leagues Club having transferred over from Guildford Bowling Club with many of her fellow bowlers. We welcome the ladies. Norma has been a member of Guildford Leagues for many years and remains active in planning all functions.

Happy 90th Birthday Ladies what a milestone.

PRESIDENT’S APPRECIATION LUNCHEON September 1, Joy Flynn, the Club President, held a luncheon to appreciate twentyone long-time members who were invited as special guests. Together, they had a staggering 479 years of Club membership and all have held various positions and made a wonderful contribution to the Club. Unique placemats made up of a kaleidoscope of old photos proved to be a real talking point and a lovely memento for everyone to take home. The slide-show was enjoyed by all and brought many laughs and fond memories of past concerts and bowling achievements.

“Reflections from long-time members of Huskisson Women’s Bowling Club” is a booklet that was compiled especially for the occasion. It speaks of the importance of the Club in these women’s lives, the friendships and social connections made, the fun experienced along the way and the enjoyment of the game of bowls.

The members acknowledged and made tribute to all that President Joy Flynn does for the Club and presented her with flowers and a gift. The President’s Appreciation luncheon was a wonderful event and was enjoyed by all.

INGLEBURN Ingleburn celebrated their 55th year recently. Ingleburn was founded on July 8, 1959, five years after the main club’s inception.

The following year Ingleburn was officially opened by the (then) NSW Executive on July 5, 1960 apparently with a lot of fun, frivolity and a good lunch.

Attendees included Alderman Percival from the local Council, Reps from ten sister clubs and NSW WBC Executives.

From the original nineteen ladies, the club has grown over the years to the current 80 members.

The following years brought successes to the club in Pennants, inter club tournaments, and of course Club Championships.

There has been four centenarians, namely Alice Mitchell who was a foundation member and bowled until 1982 (when she was 97); Elsie Grist who sponsored the Club’s Elsie Grist Pairs competition; Vera Withall who was a Club stalwart for many years and Margaret (Peg) McMaugh who turned 101 this year and still attends the club. One member, Marie Wright, has been with Ingleburn since 1973 and is the longest and still active player and winner of Championships.

The ladies frequently show they know how to party, irrespective of age, and long may it continue. Roll on the 60th birthday!

Photo: Ingleburn celebrates their 55th Anniversary

HAT HEAD “HAT’S OFF TO CLUB’S GOLDEN GIRLS” The sky above Hat Head was awash with gold balloons on August 7 to celebrate the 50th Birthday of Hat Head WBC. Bowlers from around the District attended to help celebrate. Three Life Members, Jeanne King, Norma Amor and Joyce Brown (who is the only living inaugural member) enjoyed the festivities. President Vonnie Kennedy is the daughter of another inaugural member, Myra Barnett (deceased) and she said that she was very privileged to be President on this special occasion.

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Secretary Di Styles said it is a significant milestone for their little club especially only having 17 members and only 12 of them being able to play.

Those ladies that do participate play in almost every event in the District and combine with 4 bowlers from Crescent Head so they can play Pennants.

Major Single’s winner for 2014 is Narelle Harvey.

Everyone congratulated Hat Head ladies on a wonderful day.

Bowls Matters November – December 2014

KYOGLE Kyogle celebrated their 60th birthday on June 18, 2014.

Kyogle has always been known as The Friendly Club and many have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the club take shape, from a shed, when lady bowlers did all the catering, to the club house there is today.

In 1988 Kyogle had 95 members and new members were encouraged to join.

Members are generous and friendly and work hard for the club. Everyone has lots of fun and members try to visit all other clubs for special days.

How things have changed today, especially looking back at old uniforms - long sleeved, white tailored frocks, 12 inches from the ground and white stockings only!

Today the club has a fresh new look - Wedgewood in colour, shorts, ¾ pants and long trousers with a fresh polo of Wedgewood, red and white looking very modern.

The club house was beautifully decorated and morning tea was enjoyed by all and a relaxed game of bowls was played in friendship followed by a very tasty lunch. The afternoon was filled with toasts to the president, club, patron, life members and many more.

The cake was cut by Margaret Rodgers (Treasurer) and Vilma Nicholls (Past President and Secretary).

Photo: Kyogle celebrates 60 years

LEMON TREE PASSAGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Both Lemon Tree Passage Women and Men celebrated their 50th Anniversary in fine style.

This was the first time in both club’s history that a combined celebration was held involving various activities over a two week period. The highlight of the official day of mixed bowls and Anniversary Lunch was held on October 16. Women’s President Suzanne Gunness and the Men’s President Kevin Colman welcomed the special guests for the day - WBNSW Director Sue O’Keefe, Newcastle District Women’s President Helen Abbott, Vice President Judy O’Brien and Secretary Loretta Bannister. The men’s special guests were Royal NSWBA Councillor Brian Carling and Newcastle District Bowling Association President John Smith.

The 50th Anniversary cake was cut by the Patrons and Life Members

Sue O’Keefe presented well deserved Merit Badges to Margaret Lewis, June Baker, Dorothy Volkerts and Annette Davis while Beryl Logan was bestowed Life Membership.

During the lunch a continuous presentation was shown of historic and recent photos with a brief history of the club outlined by Vice Presidents Anne Cheetham and Carl Rumph. The first meeting of ladies was held on May 3, 1964.

Although Lemon Tree Passage WBC was officially formed before the green and club house were built, it was not until November 26, 1964 that it was affiliated with the Newcastle District Women’s Bowling Association.

In the meantime the foundation members travelled to Nelson Bay and Soldiers Point to learn to play bowls. The initial membership was 17; by 1976 there were 49 full members and 6 social members, rising to 110 by 1991 with the current membership now at 73.

Many members have achieved bowling success at club, district and interclub level while Pennant flags have been won in Grades 3, 4, and 5. The day and celebrations were a huge success and the Club thanks the Anniversary committee, club members and everyone involved in the 50th Anniversary celebrations.

LITHGOW CITY 60TH BIRTHDAY Lithgow City held their 60th Birthday on October 7, a beautiful sunny spring day.

A guard of honour welcomed special guests WBNSW Director Sue O’Keefe, Western District President Ruth Harries and Western District Secretary Cheryle Wright. Visitors came from every club in the District.

special guests, Men’s President Rob Ritchie and Fiona Varide Velden representing the day’s sponsor, Centennial Coad and Committee members.

The usual toasts and responses were followed by a history of the Club’s 60 years, compiled and read by Historian Shirley Addison.

Morning tea prepared by the Social Committee followed, cards were called and an enjoyable morning of triples was played.

The beautifully decorated birthday cake featuring the Club symbol of a waratah was cut by the President and Visitors and distributed to all.

Lunch awaited in the beautifully decorated hall, on each table a cluster of small multi-coloured balloons floated as centrepieces and a crochet edged hanky placed for each bowler.

Director Sue congratulated President Marg and club members on their achievements and wished the best for the future. Donna Copeland from Wallerawang spoke on behalf of the visiting teams with congratulations and thanks for a lovely day.

President Marg Gibbons introduced the top table,

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of both clubs. Special mementoes of the anniversary included engraved glasses (filled with chocolates) and commemorative laminated placements outlining the history and achievements of Lemon Tree Passage Bowling Club. Representatives from neighbouring clubs participated in the morning bowls and excellent lunch catered by “The Lemon Seed” Restaurant.

Merit pins were presented to Carolyn Lord, Nerida Leighton, and Lola Barker for their many years of service to the club.

Selection Chairman Gloria Davidson announced the winners – 1st Majellan, 2nd and 3rd Lithgow City.

In closing President Marg thanked all who had helped to make the day successful and wished safe travelling. The happy day concluded with Advance Australia Fair.

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// SPECIAL DAYS QUEEN VISITS PITTWATER MEMORIAL WBC

NSW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BOWLERS V THE QUEENSLAND TEACHERS 2014

When Kerin McCallister, a much loved member of Pittwater Memorial Women’s Bowling Club, announced her engagement to Bill McCoy, a well-respected member of Pittwater Memorial Men’s Bowling Club, all the lady bowlers offered to be bridesmaids.

Unfortunately Kerin informed them that the wedding was only going to be small and she was not having any bridesmaids.

So the ladies took matters into their own hands.

On Wednesday October 1, Kerin arrived to bowl and was greeted by a flower girl, a pageboy and enough bridesmaids to sink a ship - all decked out in their wedding finery. There was even a minister and a marriage guidance counsellor.

Perhaps the highlight of the day was a visit by HRH Queen Elizabeth II who toasted Kerin and Bill and wished them all the best for their forthcoming nuptials.

All the ladies from Pittwater Memorial Women’s Bowling Club wish Kerin and Bill many happy years together.

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MORISSET HOSPITAL 49TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS September 24, saw the Women’s Bowling Club celebrate its 49th Birthday with surrounding clubs from Gwandalan, Morisset, Canton Beach, Wyong River, Lake Munmorah, Rathmines, Catherine Hill Bay and Swansea Workers. The day was a huge success, with a lot of laughs, chat and a little bit of bowling not to mention a delicious lunch served by the members. Most importantly, patrons Gwen Upcroft and Lorna Vitnell were present to cut the birthday cake which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Thanks were given to Annette Jones for the beautiful cake.

NEPEAN DISTRICT Glenbrook Panthers hosted the 2014 Presidents and Officers Day for the Nepean District on June 26.

President Jackie Lewis was honoured to welcome WBNSW State President, Robyn Procter, Nepean District President, Nancy Willmington, Region 4 Representative, Fran Laker, along with Presidents and member representatives from

The rivalry between NSW and Queensland continues and this year the Queenslanders won ‘the sheep station’. Queensland Teachers’ Bowling Club President, Allan Robson-Petch happily accepted the Don Ross Shield and the Pizzey Cup that have resided in NSW for the past year.

33°C day, which was a shock to the southerners, but they finally had a 15 points win. Overall, after playing 504 ends of bowls over three days there were only 23 points the difference, which perhaps proves that their shared passion for teaching is matched by their love of bowls and playing ability.

At the end of September, 34 NSW Department of Education bowlers ventured north of the border for the 57th annual interstate three day test series.

Day 1, held at Corinda BC was a social day. It was the day to check out the opposition’s strengths. The first test day, held at Belmont BC, ended with a narrow 4 points win to Queensland. On the second day, held at Scarborough BC, a fast green and the onshore wind helped to increase their margin by another 34 points.

On the third day, held at Jindalee BC, they turned on a

Next year, the Queenslanders will come to Sydney and hopefully NSW will win the trophies back. The NSW Department of Education bowlers play one Sunday per month at clubs all over the Sydney metropolitan area, the Lower Blue Mountains and down to the Illawarra. If you have ever been an employee of the NSW Department of Education, then you and your spouse are eligible to join. If you are interested in joining, Contact Secretary, Don Hazeltine hazo919@gmail.com and you will be made very welcome

clubs in the Nepean District and Western District.

The club was beautifully decorated in blue and gold and a welcome morning tea was enjoyed by 106 members and guests. A friendly social game of bowls was played followed by an enjoyable two course lunch provided by the club.

The afternoon was filled with toasts to the President, club, patrons and life members. The celebratory cake, beautifully made and decorated by Mary Auld, was cut by President

Also in attendance were Glenbrook Men’s Club President, Paul Hoolahan and Glenbrook Panthers General Manager, Kathy Borich. Special guests were Jim Lewis (Jackie’s husband) and Kylie Noblett (Photographer), Patrons and Life Members Beatrice Ferguson and Thelma Fogarty and Life Members Patrice Debnam and Hazel Caldwell.

Bowls Matters November – December 2014

// MEET A BOWLER THIRROUL WBC The ladies of Thirroul were in the pink on Thursday, September 25, for their annual Pink on the Rink day.

It was a fun day whilst the ladies raised funds for Breast Cancer and the Cancer Council. Approximately $1000 was raised throughout the day from raffles, lucky numbers and donations from some of our ladies who were unable to attend the day. A $5 fee to play bowls, a bowls spider and fines for not playing bowls correctly also helped to swell the coffers.

The local branch of Horizon Credit Union contributed a donation of $200 and provided us with lovely pink visors for the day as well as some note paper for shopping lists.

MACQUARIE WBC Macquarie‘s August meeting was very well attended as it was combined with a 90th birthday celebration for Iona Miller. Iona has been an affiliated member since 1962 and was awarded life member of the Macquarie WBC many years ago. Iona has remained loyal and very interested in Club activities and always enjoys attending our special Club functions. Iona enlightened us all on how far the game of bowls has come since 1962; especially with the stringent dress rules that were in place during the early days of her bowling career.

Photo: Nepean District members celebrate on President’s Day

Jackie, State President Robyn and District President Nancy and shared with guests.

A highlight of the day was the presentation of the Association Merit Pins to members Muriel Halford, Ailsa Leadbitter, Jocelyn Sell and Helen Tracey. Congratulations to these ladies for their time, effort and commitment to bowling and club activities.

The day concluded with President Jackie thanking members and guests for their attendance and for making the day an overwhelming success and one to be remembered. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Margot Brandes Figtree RSL

This month’s bowler is Margot Brandes who plays at Figtree RSL. Margot lives in Unanderra just south of Wollongong, with her husband Karl. She has 1 daughter (Carmen) and 2 grandchildren.

Thank you Margot for agreeing to be a “Bowler of the Month” and for filling out the questionnaire.

Margot how long have you been bowling?

I have played for approximately 38 years Please tell us how you came to be interested in bowling and what keeps you going on playing?

I became interested in bowls because my husband Karl played. It keeps me playing because I enjoy the competitions and playing with my friends.

What is your bowling club?

I play for Figtree RSL Can you tell us a bit about your club and district ?

My Club is in the Illawarra District, and I joined in 1976. Then there were over 200 women bowlers. Over the years we have lost many members . We now stand at about 85 members. The ladies club started in 1958.

What size and colour are your bowls?

I bowl with Redline SR, size 3H – Red and White with Blue speckles. I started with Hensilite Classic 2.

Tell us something of your history with bowls, is this the only club to which you have belonged and a brief summary of the high points at this club or others to which you have belonged.

After starting to play in 1976 I played lead for 12 years in all championships. Now I skip in all of them including No 1 pennants.

Figtree RSL is the only club I have belonged to. In the 38 years I have won 12 Major Singles and many Pairs, Triples and Fours, two No 1 District Pennants, one State Pennant and a State Singles. With my daughter Carmen I have played in the Champion of Champion Pairs and this year we reached the final 16 players.

Have you had challenges in your bowling career?

My most challenging time was trying to beat Merle Richardson in the District Singles . I managed runner up a few times.

“Merle Richardson is arguably one of Australia’s and the World’s best lawn bowlers and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1986 for her dedication to Women’s Bowls. Merle’s achievements are too numerous to mention, winning in all avenues of bowls from Club, District, State, National and International levels”.

What information would you give to newer bowlers to help them along?

Practice your draw shots, listen to advice and enjoy the game.

What do you enjoy doing apart from bowls.

Spending time with my husband, daughter and grand-children What are some of the funny things that have happened since you started bowling?

It’s funny to others in the car with me, watching me try to find my way to other clubs, usually getting lost. I have very bad navigational skills. Also I am a diabetic so I always eat banana’s, I am known as the banana lady.

What is it like to live where you live? Can you give us an idea of where this is please and if you could change your life what would you do and where would you live?

I live in Unanderra, a suburb of Wollongong.

There are lots of lovely beaches, restaurants and parks. I would not change anything or change where I live. We have very nice people living next door to us.

What makes you proud to be a bowler?

I’m proud of what I have achieved and representing the District for many years. I’m just an ordinary woman enjoying my sport. I have never played any other sport or had any professional coaching

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Around the Greens

Merimbula winners (from left) Joyce Clarke, Lyn Hardy and Kate O’Reilly proudly display the hand-crafted Eden Shield.

EDEN SHIELD SCORES BUMPER ENTRIES The Eden bowling greens were packed to capacity for the recent 2014 Eden Shield.

This year’s competition saw an overwhelming number of entries, with some registrations having to be turned away.

PHOTO 1: LEFT: (L to r): Judith Harris (Marker), Leone Lesslie, Chris Thomas, President Robyn Cook and Secretary Elizabeth Whelan (witnesses) (Dural Country Club). PHOTO 2: Chris Thomas.

DURAL COUNTRY CLUB

GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS CHALLENGE FOR LAWN BOWLER! WHO’D HAVE THOUGHT IT? Lawn Bowls is not the

inland to the ACT then home.

The ladies at Dural were pleased to be involved, particularly as he is raising funds for Breast and Prostate cancers.

With dwindling numbers in recent years, Marcelle Cavanough, the President of the Eden WBC, made a special request for more support from all clubs in the District. And she was not disappointed.

first thing one associates with records. Recently Chris Thomas from Victoria visited Dural Country Club to play a “game of bowls” in an attempt to be the record holder for the most games of bowls in a twelve month period. After working through Queensland, northern NSW and Sydney he is well on the way. He soon heads down along the south coast and

Twenty four teams, totalling 72 players, filled both greens on Friday, 15 August 2014.

DOUBLE BAY INVITATION TRIPLES

Everyone who attended enjoyed a robust yet friendly competition in perfect weather.

The saints win for the third year running but this time with a lucky last entry

Unfortunately for local entrants, the Eden Shield was claimed by the Merimbula team of Joyce Clarke, Lyn Hardy and Kate O’Reilly.

The Tura Beach team of Loris Sinclair, Mary Firth and Joy Clarke took the runners-up honours.

Early morning drizzle on Saturday September 13, did not dampen the spirit of the 108 bowlers at the 10th Anniversary Double Bay Invitation Triples.

Many of the regular teams came to play and the organisers welcomed 19-year-old Noronha twins Samantha and Natalie from Warilla and Sarah Hillyer of St Johns Park who were making their first appearance at Double Bay. By lunchtime the rain had stopped and everyone enjoyed a lunch break of hot soup, delicious sandwiches and snacks. The afternoon session remained dry and cool but the competition really “got hot”.

After lunch on the day, Marcelle Cavanough thanked all the helpers, especially those who worked behind the scenes, all participating clubs and the continuing efforts of the club’s greenkeepers.

Players also thanked Jan Pyke, who had worked doubly hard, taking on the admin duties of the day as well as her role as Head Selector.

The Eden Shield began in 1974 and has run annually as a Triples competition.

With such a good response this year, the Shield will continue to be a feature of the local bowling calendar for many years to come.

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On Sunday the sun shone brightly and in our idyllic garden setting the sound of cheers and laughter could be heard on all 3 greens. Everyone enjoyed their gourmet lunch and to celebrate the 10th Anniversary tiramisu

Wearing a specially designed shirt with the blue (sometimes pink) ribbon logo and bringing the special score cards and paperwork needed to validate the game count, he arrived for the first of three games on that day. He set up the video camera and set about his task against

Leone Lesslie in what was to be a very even match.

When asked about his work he said that he spent all his time organising getting from place to place but prior to this attempt he was an aged-care worker.

Chris left the club one of the special shirts to raffle at some point. He is very committed to his cause and the Dural ladies wished him well in all his endeavours.

was served for dessert. Raffles were drawn and the set of bowls donated by Jackies of Burwood was won by Sue O’Neill.

withdrawal and went on to take out the top prize will I am certain be “first in” for next year’s tournament.

Officials from the Mens’ Club attended and Bowls NSW Director Sue O’Keefe was a special guest. Tournament Patron Jenifer Bailey thanked all the participants for their support and announced she would continue her sponsorship for 2015. President Barbara Shotland thanked the social committee and club volunteers from both the men’s and ladies clubs for their excellent effort and paid tribute to her hardworking Management Committee.

Patron Jenifer Bailey then made the presentations to the major prizewinners.

On behalf of the bowlers, Louise Hampshere expressed a special vote of thanks to President Barbara and the Double Bay WBC for their amazing tournament, which is a highlight for everyone that attends.

The “lucky last entry” from St Johns Park who replaced a late

1st Prize $3,300: M. Georgi, J. Worsley, J. Wai Wai (St J Park) 2nd Prize $2,550: J. King, C. Crouche, M. Smith (Avoca Beach/ ST J Park) 3rd Prize $1,800: B. Pendleton, M. Teinaki, M. Mihaere (Ashfield) 4th Prize $750: M. Parcell, A. Johns, K. Cottrell (St J Park) 5th Prize $450: G. Daal, L. McMahon, A. Gannon (Adaminaby) 6th Prize $300: J. Martin, J. Wallis, M. Hamilton (Turramurra) 7th Prize $150: S. Hillyer, S. Noronha, N. Noronha (Warilla) With sponsorship of $10,000 confirmed, watch this space for details of the tournament date for 2015

Bowls Matters November – December 2014

Club Spotlight CARINGBAH Caringbah ladies hosted a very pleasant and successful Charity Carnival on October 1, 2014. President Faye Aubrey welcomed the 84 ladies from local clubs. It was a windy day but everyone enjoyed themselves, lots of good company and chatter.

There was a wonderful raffle with most of the prizes donated, a 100 Club and a Small Delights table.

Morning tea was served and then the ladies enjoyed two games of bowls, with lunch in between. All the ladies were very generous on the day and $1,000 was raised for Bowl for Others.

The day was Sponsored by Parkside Chemist, Willis and Bowring Solicitors and Olsens Funerals. Their generosity enabled the Club to give excellent prize money. The overall winners were a team from Taren Point.

President Wendy presenting the cheque to Brenda Dawson from the Disability Trust Kids Fund (Oak Flats)

OAK FLATS On September 20, 2014, 80 bowlers from around the Illawarra converged on Oak Flats Bowling Club for their annual Charity Day. The weather was perfect for a game of bowls and all enjoyed themselves on the greens.

The stalls included plants, cakes, white elephant, tombola, craft and raffles.

All the tombola prizes, cakes and plants and craft were donated by the Oak Flats ladies and went a long way towards raising the $4,000 which was presented by President Wendy Steyer to the Disability Trust Kids Fund, Illawarra branch. Brenda Dawson accepted the cheque for the Disability Trust and gave a short talk on what the money would be used for. Ms Dawson was overwhelmed by the size of the cheque and thanked the Bowling ladies of the Illawarra for their generosity.

THE ENTRANCE PINK RIBBON CUP The Pink Ribbon Cup was held at The Entrance on Monday September 8, 2014.

Congratulations to the winners The Entrance, also to the runners up, Terrigal. It was certainly a lovely day for the yearly fund raiser towards Breast Cancer Research for the Cancer Council of NSW. No-one could have wished for better weather.

The club was a sea of pink that everyone admired.

Thanks were expressed for the support given by all the sister clubs in the Central Coast District and also to the many prizes donated by business firms and

others. The amount raised came to $4,160 making an overall total of $36,310 over the nine years this event has been held.

A wonderful effort. Thank you to the club CEO George Boyd who made the presentations.

President Margaret thanked everyone for their help and support, especially the Pink Ribbon Cup Co-ordinator Greg Munday, assistant greenkeeper, who runs this day so successfully each year; also the Match Committee and the Social Committee and all the members who so willing give their help and support.

TURA BEACH

TAREN POINT

On Tuesday the September 2, 2014 the Tura Beach Memorial Shield was held and 20 teams participated in this event from Merimbula, Eden, Tathra, Bega, Bermagui and Tura Beach. The winning team with 24 points was from Tura Beach consisting of Nola Keane, W. Phillips, L. Russell and Shirley Sunderland (skip).

The runners up on 23 points were Betty Cochrane, Mary Murray, Loris Sinclair and Pam Reynolds (skip).

Taren Point held their annual Charity Day on September 8, 2014. This most successful day was attended by 36 fours teams from a wide variety of bowls clubs. They competed in two games of 13 ends prior to lunch. The winning team was from Gymea with the runners up being a Taren Point team. The success of the day was due to the concerted, devoted team effort of our members both prior to and on the day. These members ran a variety of stalls some being cakes, gifts, raffles, a 100 club and a tombola. This all contributed to the day’s success as the amount raised was $4,658, the most raised ever at a Taren Point Charity Day. Thanks are extended to members and visitors for their generosity on the day.

ALBURY In 2004 the Albury Ladies Bowling Club moved from their North Street site to the Commercial Club.

In 2014 they celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Commercial Albury Ladies Bowling Section operating under the auspice of Women’s Bowls NSW - having previously been affiliated with the Victorian Ladies Bowling Association. 2004 President and Secretary Pam Stuart and Effie Gibb were among special guests in attendance.

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welcomed Pam and Effie along with Regional Representative Pauline Payne, Commercial Club President Barry Edmunds, Riverina District Women’s Bowling Association executive and many local and district players.

Barry Edmunds spoke about the history and commended the ladies on their successes over the past 10 years. Commercial Ladies have played an important role in the Riverina District during this

period and have been successful in many championship events including Pennants.

After a morning of bowls that included lots of mischief and fun, a delicious lunch was served concluding with the cutting of the Anniversary Cake.

Formalities followed and winners of the bowls and raffles were announced.

A memorable day enjoyed by all.

The money raised will go to the club’s chosen 2014 charity, the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. This foundation works to find a cure for this rare, debilitating, potentially fatal genetic disorder. The disease impairs the body’s ability to convert food into energy. Overall it was a successful day of fund-raising, fun and friendship. To all those who contributed in a myriad of ways, many thanks.

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// District & Association News NORTHERN RIVERS Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 2 and 4 Ballina PHOTO1: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District back row (l – r): B. DeRe, H. Tootel, A. Steele, J. Rhodes. Front row (l – r): P. Anderson, E. Reid, L. Earea, G. Moor (Ballina)

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PHOTO2: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District back row (l – r): A. Percy, K. Huett, J. Blay. Front row (l – r): E. Anderson, J. Richardson, J. Pike, I. McPhee (Ballina)

CLARENCE RIVER DISTRICT - PRESIDENT’S DAY The CRDWBA District President’s Day was held at Yamba Bowling Club on Thursday October 9, 2014 where a large gathering of ladies from the District’s eight clubs gathered to wish District President Judy Abbott success and happiness in her term of office.

Yamba’s President Robyn McPherson handed the club and it’s facilities over to District Vice President Judy Prior, who then joined the District Committee to escort President Judy into the Club for morning tea.

President Judy’s team was introduced and the match cards were read. The ladies then headed out to Yamba’s beautiful greens for a morning of light hearted rivalry and fun filled chatter. Gifts were arranged and the cake baked by CRDWBA Treasurer Gwen Ryan and iced by Marilyn Mortimer with lovely Phalaenopsis orchid was given pride of place. It was time for Judy to return and make her way to the top table with special guest, Pat Twaddle her sister who travelled from Orange.

District VP Judy Prior was introduced as Toastmistress for the day and in turn introduced the main table with special guests Pat , Patron Shirley Drum and Life Member Esme Mclennan.

The Toastmistress soon had things underway, and after a delicious meal it was time for toasts and the cutting of the cake.

Treasurer Gwen Ryan gave a lovely speech saying President Judy had many talents - not the least being her ability to lighten

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the day with her repertoire of jokes which just seem to roll off the top of her head at any given time.

On a more serious note Judy has had many successes on the bowling green since she started bowling in 1999. She won the Club Major Singles in 2005 and has four times been part of the winning teams in each of the Triples and Fours Championships. She has been very successful in mixed bowls with her sons Alan and Anthony.

Judy has also been a great club member of Yamba WBC, holding various positions on the Committee and taking the position of Club president at a time when no-one else was prepared to stand - and doing a great job in this capacity. A fun and light-hearted President for two years she has recently taken over the job of “flower lady” at the club and provides beautiful floral arrangements for the big days Always interested in the promotion of bowls Judy became Vice President of the District in 2009 holding this position for four years. She was voted in as President in 2013 and is carrying out that duty in a very capable, fair and pleasant manner.

Gwen congratulated Judy on her term as President and said it was a pleasure working with her and was sure the CRDWBA executive would agree. She wished Judy pleasant and joyful time for the remainder of her term

PHOTO: L-R Sisters Pat Twaddle (Special Guest) and District President Judy Abbott

Match Chairperson Margaret Eggins toasted the Yamba WBC giving a short history of the Club saying it was formed on the 26th April,1937 by a group of women who had been providing afternoon tea for the men for 3pence for a cuppa and 6pence for a cake. They decided they were entitled to have their turn on the green instead of the men having all the fun.

Along with the men the women weeded the green and did other manual jobs. The roller for the green was a 44 gallon drum with 6inch nails hammered in from the inside, with a handle attached and filled with water.

Yamba being the only Womens club between Newcastle and the Queensland Border was affiliated into the Northern

Newcastle District. Later South Grafton and Maclean formed clubs and the CRWDBA was founded.

Ladies from Maclean and Iluka came to Yamba to learn the game until their own clubs became a reality. The early members worked hard to raise the money to help pay for the original Clubhouse and it’s facilities Yamba women have always promoted bowls and conditions for women at Club and District Level and Margaret wished them well in the future.

Then came the cutting of the cake and the presentation of the members gifts to President Judy who said she was overwhelmed by the generosity and good wishes from everyone present and wished all a safe journey home.

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// District & Association News GEORGES RIVER Bale-Brook Friendship Trophy won by Georges River District

PHOTO: Bale-Brook Friendship Trophy winners (l – r): E. McFarland (Georges River), P. Mercer (City West), N. Lingard (City West), M. Smith (Georges River)

Congratulations to Georges River District on winning the 2014 BaleBrook Friendship Trophy. City West DWBA President, Pam Mercer presented the trophy to Georges River DWBA representatives, Marie Smith and Elizabeth McFarland.

Each year since 1989, City West and Georges River Districts have played the Bale-Brook tournament which was established by two great friends, Elsie Bale and Irene Brook, who

commenced bowling together at Fraser Park WBC in Marrickville (now closed). In 1989, the districts were formed and circumstances also saw Elsie and Irene move to new clubs.

The friendship trophy was their way of saying ‘thank you to bowls’ for the wonderful friendships and sport that bowls had given them. Elsie Bale now lives on the central coast but Irene Brook has passed away. The Bale-Brook Friendship Trophy is a joyful day in the bowling calendar as it gives bowlers time to pause and reflect on why the wonderful game of bowls is played.

LOWER NORTH SHORE It was a bitter sweet day for Lower North Shore when they held their Versatility Day. This was the last District event that they would play as Lower North Shore. Next year the District will merge with Mid North Shore and be known as North Shore District

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Versatility day has been run each year since 2004 when WBNSW celebrated their 75th Anniversary and medallions were provided by the State for the winners in each District. The event was so popular in Lower North Shore that it became a regular feature of the District’s calendar. The event is very inclusive in that a number of inexperienced players feel very comfortable playing. It’s played in a great spirit with an emphasis on friendship and fun.

This year the event was held at Mosman and as well as the club house being decorated in pink, the players were encouraged to wear the District colour as well.

In closing the day District President Bev Piper said she hoped that this event would be able to continue in some form within the new District. She acknowledged the very sound process that had been undertaken between Lower North Shore and Mid North Shore to bring about a successful merger and that the District looks forward being part of a larger District which will provide more robust competition at all levels.

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PHOTO2: The winning team from Neutral Bay with Joan Hodge who donated the trophy in 2005 when she was District President

VETERAN’S DAY Macquarie District recently held Veteran’s Day at Brush Park.

After lunch, District President Fay Langdon presented 20 Super Veteran’s Badges and 5 Super Star, all these ladies are still very keen bowlers.

During morning tea, District President Fay Langdon welcomed all Veterans and visitors.

In closing, District President Fay thanked everyone for attending and making this day special for the Veterans.

Following a delightful morning tea of slices made by the Brush Park members, a friendly game of bowls was the order of the day.

PHOTO: (l-r) J. Thelander, I. Mathieson, B. Bush, F. Langdon, H. Powning, J. Havill

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Bowls Matters November – December 2014

// District & Association News MANLY WARRINGAH Results at District level: Triples: B. Hanmer, D. Milburn, T. Overy (S) (Avalon) PHOTO: Triples winners at Manly Warringah District level: B. Hanmer, D. Milburn, T. Overy (Avalon)

MID NORTH COAST Results at District level:

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Singles: M. Owen (Park Beach) runner-up J. Brown (Park Beach)

PHOTO 2: Pairs Winners W. Polley, D. Tree (Sawtell)

Pairs: W. Polley, D. Tree (Sawtell)

PHOTO 3: Triples Winners S. Willis, B. Fane, K. McPhail (Urunga)

Triples: S. Willis, B. Fane, K. McPhail (Urunga) Open Fours: J. Brown, C. Dodds, I. Donkin, J. Monks (ParkBeach) 4

Senior Fours: A. Stone, D. Allen, D. Wright, D. Heron (Coffs Ex-Services)

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PHOTO 1: Singles winner M. Owen (Park Beach)

PHOTO 4: Open 4’s winners J. Brown, C. Dodds, I. Donkin, J. Monks (ParkBeach) PHOTO 5: Senior 4’s winners A. Stone, D. Allen, D. Wright, D. Heron (Coffs Ex-Services)

MID NORTH SHORE VETERAN’S DAY The Mid North Shore District Veteran’s Day was held at Belrose Bowling Club on Thursday, July 24. Weather-wise, the day was good and following the Spider, the 96 bowlers played bowls until the bell for lunch. A total of 113 ladies sat down to a most enjoyable lunch, followed by the presentation of the Veteran’s Badges. Thanks go to the District and Belrose for a memorable day.

The Star Veteran’s Badge was presented to Dot Williams, a member of Roseville. Dot became an affiliated member in 1963 – 51 years ago!

The Super Veteran’s Badge was presented to the following: Margaret Brady, Shirley Smith, Noreen Flakelar (Belrose), Marion Clark (Gordon), Robin Hey (Killara), Shirley Greening (Roseville), Judy Ann Bain (St Ives), Helen Patterson, Shirley Ellis (Forestville).

PHOTO: Veteran Badge recipients for Mid North Shore

MID- WEST VETERANS DAY Veterans Day was held at Dubbo City on September 23 in perfect bowling conditions.

PHOTO: Back (l-r): S. Walker, P. O’Connor, M. Carolan, C. Goodrick, M. Mewburn, M. Cross, H. Smith. Front (l-r): N. Kennedy, N. Selby, S. Halliwell, I. Miller, D. Rich. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

District Vice President Lynell Chalmers presented badges to the following: I. Miller (Dubbo Macquarie) and D. Rich (Wellington) received their Star Veterans badge. Twelve ladies received their Super Veterans badge – N. Allen, M. Carolan, N. Kennedy, S. Walker (Dubbo City), C. Goodrick, M. Mewburn (West Dubbo), V. Owers (Dubbo Railway), P. O’Connor (Coonamble), M. Cross (Peak Hill), N. Selby (Tottenham), H. Smith (Gilgandra) and S. Halliwell (Wellington). All recipients received warm congratulations.

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// District & Association News NEPEAN VETERANS DAY “99 NOT OUT!!! “ In brilliant sunshine on August 14, 2014 the annual Veterans’ Day was held at Kemps Creek Bowling Club (who always do us proud) and attended by some 140 veterans of which 21 were pinned as Super Veterans. There was also the additional pleasure of two “ 99ers” .... Evelyn Hitchenson of Kingswood Club and Dyras Thompson of Wiseman’s Ferry Club. They were welcomed with loud applause and the “girls” were presented with gifts by District President Katie Koutsoukos, Evelyn being “the elder” being presented first! However, the applause literally exploded when it was announced that the “younger” Dyras had bowled! What an inspiration these ladies are and we look forward to their joining us again on Veteran’s Day 2015.

PHOTO: (l-r) D. Thompson, President Katie and E. Hitchenson

NEPEAN Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 2 Glenbrook Panthers, Grade 3 Windsor, Grade 4 and 5 Glenbrook Panthers

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PHOTO 1: Grade 2 Pennant winners (l-r): R. Crimston, V. Fitzpatrick, P. Hartley, J. Howe (s), P. Chamberlin (s), M. Boardman, P. McCormack, S. Armour

PHOTO 2: Grade 4 Pennant winners (l-r): S. Hammond, P. Tolhurst, V. Charlwood, D. Gray (s), H. Tracey, A. Ritter, C. Dark, M. Auld (s)

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PARKES RAILWAY DIGGERS Central Western District Veterans Day was held on September 10, 2014 at Parkes Railway Diggers. The veterans were presented with their badges.

PHOTO: (l-r): K. Hutchison (star for badge), M. Hockey (star for badge), M. Petersen, M. Gray, J. Coffey, H. Mann, A. Priest, G. Johnson(seated) and M. Everson (kneeling)

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// District & Association News SOUTH WESTERN Results at District level: Singles: W. Deacon (Cootamundra Ex-Services) 2

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Pairs: E. Hines, M. Parker (Young) Triples: M. Perry, E. Armstrong, J. Slavin (Cootamundra Country) Open Fours: J. Johnson, N. Perkins, C. Turner, S. Murray (Bribbaree) Pennants: Grade 4 Young BC Pennant winners: J. Mulligan, H. Bailey, M. Parker, M. Gailey, K. Cooper, L. Martin, T. Ruhl, J. Brown (Young BC)

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PHOTO 1: Singles winner at South Western District level W. Deacon (Cootamundra Ex-Services)

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PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at South Western District level E. Hines, M. Parker (Young) PHOTO 3: Triples Winners at South Western District level M. Perry, E. Armstrong, J. Slavin (Cootamundra Country) PHOTO 4: Open Fours Winners at South Western District level J. Johnson, N. Perkins, C. Turner, S. Murray (Bribbaree) PHOTO 5: Pennant Winners at South Western District level J. Mulligan, H. Bailey, M. Parker, M. Gailey, K. Cooper, L. Martin, T. Ruhl, J. Brown (Absent) (Young BC)

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SOUTHERN WESTERN DISTRICT VETERAN’S DAY All Clubs in the District were represented. The ladies enjoyed a game of bowls of prior to a luncheon and cutting of the cake.

Super Vets Badges were presented to, Katarina Kuster (Binalong) and Hazel Shaw (Grenfell).

A Veteran badge was presented to Aileen Glover, (Binalong) and Ann Frederickson (Young).

Violet Brown (Young) was unable to be present on the day, but received her Super star badge.

PHOTO: (l-r): K. Kuster, H. Shaw, A. Glover, A. Frederickson

TWEED BYRON The Annual Inter District Competition between Clarence River, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and Tweed Byron Districts conducted at Park Beach BC September 18-19 this year was blessed with perfect weather for the event.

With three rounds of 15 ends between the four Districts, competition is quite fierce on the greens. However, back in the club house there is the most wonderful aura of friendship and camaraderie as contestants greet old friends and make new ones.

Round One on the first day against Northern Rivers District saw the Tweed Byron ladies score 7 rinks + 32, a really good start to the contest. Round Two was also successful with the girls scoring 7.5 rinks + 52 in their games against Clarence River District. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Jubilant Tweed Byron District Squad - 2014 Inter District Shield winners - Our Hat Trick Girls Round Three, the crucial round, was an encounter of the serious variety. Whilst holding the lead coming into this final round against Mid North Coast, always a very tough side to contend with who were on 9.5 rinks + 47, the air was electric with nervous tension. Tweed Byron girls needed three rinks to win to take the trophy home again,

and with concentrated effort on the task ahead the squad went into action. In a battle royal, with only two rinks won, the last team on the green was clawing to hold their scant lead to collect the vital rink win required. Last end, last bowl, and the girls held on to win. The Tweed Byron bowlers achieved their goal - another

win to collect the coveted Trophy and pull off a Hat Trick, having now won the competition three years in a row.

Congratulations to the Tweed Byron contingent. They did a mighty job. Many thanks to the Park Beach BC, hosts for this prestigious event. Your friendliness and hospitality was much appreciated.

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// District & Association News WESTERN DISTRICT VETERANS DELEGATES DAY The Western District WBC held their Veterans Delegates Day at the Lithgow City BC on Tuesday September 2. Vice President Norma Farrant welcomed fifty Veterans and members from the Clubs in the District to celebrate this special day.

After a very enjoyable High Tea served by the Social Committee, five members of Clubs in the District were presented with their Super Veterans Badges by District Vice President Norma Farrant.

They were N. Thomas (Lithgow City), F. Moore (Lawson), A. Risby (Portland), D. Turner (Oberon) and N. Bannon (Portland).

PHOTO: Super Veteran Badge recipients (l – r): N.Thomas, F. Moore, A. Risby, D. Turner and N. Bannon

E. Anderson from Lithgow City and P. Boughton from Hazelbrook were unable to attend to receive their Badges. The Trophy Winners on the day were B. Evans Workies Valley, C. Hibbard and D. Mackie from Lawson and runners up N. Walsh Lawson, T. Smith and M. Nyland from Majellan.

WESTERN SUBURBS WBC (CROYDON) UNDER FIVES TOURNAMENT

The winning team with President Jean Wisby and Rick Wayde a Director of the sponsor club, West’s Ashfield Leagues. (l to r) Diane Anderson, Club Director Rick Wayde, Ida Rivers, President Jean Wisby.

Despite being rained out in mid-August, Western Suburbs put on a great Under 5’s tournament on Sunday October 26. 28 teams entered with representatives from 26 clubs from all over Sydney.

Entrants played 3 games of pairs, preceded by morning tea and punctuated with lunch supplied by our club restaurant. The conditions were warm and players were glad to come in for lunch as the temperature approached 35 degrees.

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Under 5’s tournaments are great experience for the newish bowler. Playing the 2 x 2 Pairs format giving players experience playing lead and third, and second and skip.

The standard of play was high and there were many close matches, all played in sporting fashion.

The winners and runners-up were:

2nd – Lyn Graham and Debbie Murray composite team from Castle Hill and St Mary’s WBC. Visitors are welcome on social bowls days, Tuesday and Saturdays, starting at 9 am.

Please call President Jean Wisby, on 0402 141 472, if you’d like to come along.

1st – Ida Rivers and Diane Anderson from Tigers Five Dock WBC

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 2015 EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY-OCTOBER 2015

PROGRAM OF EVENTS JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2015 EVENT

VENUE

WBNSW Qualifying for Warilla Aust. Indoor Singles

CLOSE

PLAY

Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb October (online)

20 March 2015

3–7 May, 2015 *

23 January, 2015 25 – 29 (or when filled) May, 2015 *

ENTRY AVAIL.

(STATE LEVEL) (STATE LEVEL)

State Carnival

Port City (Hastings Haven District)

Sept/Oct October (online)

Champion of Club Champions - SINGLES

Oak Flats

Jan/Feb, March/April 12 June, 2015

State Pennants

South Coast District

Champion of Club Champions – PAIRS

Warilla

State Championships State Singles State Pairs State Triples State Fours State Senior Fours (Over 60’s)

Tuncurry BC

WBNSW U21 Open Carnival

St Johns Park

10 July, 2015 Jan/Feb, March/April 24 July, 2015

11 September, 2015

DATE

LOCATION

FEB 23

Blacktown Workers J Reynolds Mixed Fours 9837 5676 Carnival

MAR 23

Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Under 8yrs Triples

T Welsh

ACT

6653 7655

27 – 30 July, 2015 *

APR 20

17 – 21 August, 2015 *

Umina Beach Turn Around Triples

L Cooper 0419 433 590

APR 20

Taren Point 2 Bowl Triples

B Holden 9522 3622

APR 27

West Pennant Hills Koala Carnival

A Lucietto 9875 1464

MAY 20

Carlingford Ladies Turn Around Triples

J Turner 0438 415 576

JUN 15

Taren Point Under 5 year Pairs

B Holden 9522 3622

JUL 7 – 8

Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Beautizone Fours Carnival

T Welsh

AUG 26

Carlingford Ladies Pairs Carnival

L Rynehart 9873 5573

1–4 Sept, 2015 *

24 – 31 October, 2015 *

28 – 30 November, 2015

NSW TEAM SELECTED EVENTS NSW vs. ACT

CONTACT

State Selected

25 – 27 January, 2015

6653 7655

NSW vs. QLD (Ashes)

QLD

State Selected

16 – 18 February, 2015

NSW vs. VIC

Wagga

State Selected

4–6 March, 2015

AUG 26

Umina Beach Kingfisher Carnival

L Cooper 0419 433 590

B.A. Aust Sides Championship

WA

State Selected

9 – 12 April , 2015

SEP 7

B Holden 9522 3622

National Interstate Over 60’s

TAS

State Selected

13 – 16 October, 2015

Taren Point Charity Day Open Fours

Merimbula-Imlay BC

State Selected

15 – 17 May, 2015

SEP 15

Metro vs. Country

Umina Beach Charity Day

L Cooper 0419 433 590

OCT 7

Carlingford Ladies 5 years & Under Pairs Carnival

L Rynehart 9873 5573

FOR INFORMATION OF MEMBERS – DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Australian Open 13 – 25 June, 2015 Trans-Tasman U/18, U/25 & Seniors 18 – 20 Mar 2015 World Cup 15 – 23 March, 2015 U/18 Australian Sides ACT 28 September – 1 October, 2015 Australian Indoor 24 – 27 August, 2015 National Champion of Champions QLD 16 – 18 October, 2015 World Champion of Champions QLD 16 – 22 November, 2015 The following dates for events should be noted by Players, Clubs and District Officials when entering and scheduling events; Black Douglas 25-28 May, 2015 Silver Nugget 20-22 Jul, 2015 Golden Nugget 10-13 August, 2015 Helensvale 5-a-Side 8-11 Sept, 2015

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Life Members

AUDREY WARD COOTAMUNDRA COUNTRY CLUB Audrey Ward joined the Cootamundra Bowling Club in 1979 and after two years of membership was elected as the Secretary of the Women’s bowls.

In total Audrey held that position for 25 years, only relinquishing her last term as Secretary in 2011.

Along the way, Audrey served two terms as South West District President and three terms as Cootamundra Country Club President.

As an extra, Audrey is currently Publicity Officer for the South West District as well as for her own Club.

DAWN DRISCOLL WINDANG

GWEN GILLESPIE DAVISTOWN RSL

At their AGM in June 2014, the Windang WB was honoured to present Dawn Driscoll with Life Membership. Dawn joined the Women’s Club on April 4 1986.

In September 2014, the members of the Davistown RSL honoured Gwen Gillespie with the award of Life Membership.

Gwen came to Davistown in 1994 from Gladesville. She has been recognised for her many contributions to the Club over 20 years of membership, but her most important contributions have been as Coach of many new members and also as member and Chair of the Match and Selection committees. Gwen has always been generous with her wide knowledge of the game and many members now bowling at Davistown are grateful for her training. She has won many championships over the years and has held the position of Vice-President.

Her achievements have included: 1991 Club Minor Singles; 1992 Club Pairs; 1995 runner up in the Club Fours and Major Singles; 2011 Club Fours, Triples and Pairs with her daughter Sharon.

Dawn’s service to the club has been continuous since 1987. She has served as President (twice); Vice-President and Caterer (10 years). Her current position is Vice President.

Dawn has also held various positions within the Illawarra District for 18 years.

In accepting her Life Membership badge Dawn thanked all Windang Bowlers for this honour.

The members congratulate Gwen on her Life Membership award.

She represented the Lady Bowlers on the Board for four years.

The Cootamundra Sports Foundation awarded Audrey and husband Arthur with the Sports Administrators Award for 2008.

Since 1983, (when the Indoor Bowls Section was restarted in the Club), Audrey has been a co-organiser (with husband Arthur), keeping the record books and purchasing the weekly prizes.

Apart from these time consuming duties, Audrey has been playing District, Club and Pennant competition.

A highlight for her in this area was being winner of the District Pairs (with Pat Francis) for three consecutive years; then travelling to Sydney for Final play-offs.

Audrey Ward continues to do her best for the Club despite onset of arthritis and age and was awarded Life Membership of the Cootamundra Country Club in November 2013.

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HELEN COOK DAVISTOWN RSL The members of the Davistown RSL have awarded life membership to Helen Cook. Helen ‘s contributions to the club are many. She has played in many championship winning teams and has been a keen Pennants and club player. Helen was a Law Umpire and knew the law book inside out. For some years she served on the Match Committee of the Central Coast District and represented the club as District Delegate. She has been a generous contributor of goods to trading tables over the years and has always been on hand to assist whenever needed.

Congratulations Helen on being awarded Life Membership.

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SUE O’CONNOR EVERGLADES COUNTRY CLUB Life Membership was awarded to Sue O’Connor at the A.G.M held on Tuesday 8th July 2014 In May 1987 Sue joined Everglades Country Club and from that point on set out to achieve great things as a lady bowler. 24 of her 27 years have been spent on Executive Committees. She has held every position including Publicity, Welfare, Selection, as well as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and this year was elected President.

Central Coast District recently appointed Sue as Vice President which in itself is quite an achievement. In the past she also served as a District Selector.

Sue has received all Club and District Awards including Everglades Club Merit Pin for services to bowls and Club and in 2013 was awarded “Club Person of the Year” Her achievements also include: winning 8 Pennants - Five in Number One Division and Skip of No. 1 Pennant teams for the past 11 years; won all District events, some more than once and has won the State Wolinski Shield. She has been a District representative player for past 17 years and has won all Everglades Club Championships on numerous occasions.

Everglades County Club Members, and Friends Congratulate Sue who is a worthy recipient of this Award.

PAT COUSLEY ST IVES

LORNA FRANCIS NELSON BAY

Patricia Cousley has been made a life member of St Ives Bowling and Recreation Club Ltd.

Congratulations to Lorna Francis who was awarded a Life Membership on the August 12, 2014 by the Nelson Bay WBC.

Pat has been a member since 1988 and has been involved in every facet of the club. She was President of St Ives WBC from 1997 to 1999 and in the 25 years that Pat has been a member, she has been Umpire, served on the Ladies Social Committee and was on the Ladies Selection Committee.

She has also been District President and is currently on the State Committee.

Congratulations Pat on being awarded Life Membership for your valued service to St Ives Bowling Club.

Lorna joined Nelson Bay Recreation & Bowling Club in 1995 and became Vice President in 1997, she also took on the role of Welfare Officer.

Lorna became a National Umpire in 2000, President in 2000 - 2003, Delegate to Newcastle District and her current position of Secretary of Nelson Bay WBC in 2003. In 2007 Lorna became a Director of the Registered Club, and has also been a Justice of the Peace since 1985.

Lorna has also been involved in various committees throughout the Club, is a committed bowler and is truly deserving of this honour.

HILDA MCKENZIE HILLSTON Congratulations to Hilda McKenzie on achieving the great milestone of 101.

Hilda has been a valued member of Hillston WBC since 1959.

Her commitment and dedication to bowls and the Club has been over many years and is an inspiration to all, especially those who have had the pleasure to bowl with her.

In recognition of her selfless work welcoming and encouraging new members, Hilda was awarded life membership.

Hilda’s daughter Jan joined the Club in 1998 and like her mum, has held many executive positions. Jan is currently the Club President and the photo shows Jan with her mum after presenting her with the Super Star Badge at Veterans Day Luncheon.

Hilda may you continue to be Healthy and Happy through your retiring years.

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AUSTRALIAN INDOOR SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS WBNSW INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 OPEN TO ALL BOWLERS AFFILIATED WITH WBNSW ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH 20 2015 LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PLAYED 3 – 7 MAY, 2015 Conditions relating to this tournament will be forwarded with completed draw VENUE:

WARILLA BOWLING CLUB

DATE:

Rounds 3 – 7 May subject to number of entries received

ENTRY FEE: $40.00 including GST must accompany entry form – fees not refundable COSTS:

Players are responsible for their own transport, accommodation and meal costs

RULES:

Sets Play, Two (2) Sets of 9 ends, with a Three (3) end “tie-breaker” if needed NO DEAD ENDS Jack to be respotted as in Law 15.5

DRESS:

As per WBNSW Current Dress Policy

DRAW:

The draw will be forwarded via email to players and/or District & Club secretary

PLEASE PRINT YOUR FULL NAME THE SAME AS YOUR REGISTRATION CARD. ALL CONTACT DETAILS MUST BE ADVISED WBNSW REG. No

FULL NAME

CLUB

EMAIL & MOBILE

Entries enclose with payment to be sent by Club Secretary to WBNSW Head Office:

By Post: Level 7, 309 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000 or By Email: Entry form & Payment (See procedure below under payment details) reception@womensbowlsnsw.org PAYMENT DETAILS: Cheque (please tick) 

Cheque No.

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**WBNSW does not have Credit Card facilities**

Prior to direct depositing, please send form to WBNSW & request an invoice number. The Invoice number & your Club name MUST be used as a reference for direct deposit. WBNSW Bank details are supplied on the Invoice. _____________________________________

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Hosted and Sponsored by Warilla Bowling Club STATE MATCH COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO BRING WBNSW QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT TO SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION Successful qualifiers proceed to Australian Indoor 24-27 August 2015 @ Tweed Heads (at players own cost)

// REGIONAL RESULTS REGION 15 Results at Region level PHOTO: (l – r) D. Milburn, B. Hanmer, T. Overy (Avalon WBC)

Triples: D. Milburn, B. Hanmer, T. Overy (Avalon WBC)

REGION 5 Singles: K. Richards, (Raymond Terrace).

PHOTO 1: Singles; K. Richards, (Raymond Terrace).

Pairs: K. Richards, N. Scott, (Raymond Terrace).

PHOTO 2: Pairs; K. Richards, N. Scott, (Raymond Terrace).

Triples: M. Barnett, K. Richards, N. Scott, (Raymond Terrace).

PHOTO 3: Triples; M. Barnett, K. Richards,N. Scott, (Raymond Terrace).

Open Fours: M. Barnett, K. Richards, D. Price, N. Scott, (Raymond Terrace).

PHOTO 4: Open Fours; M. Barnett, K. Richards, D. Price, N. Scott, (Raymond Terrace).

Senior Fours: B. Anderson, J. Twiddle, L. Beeson, H. Wood (Edgeworth).

PHOTO 5: Senior Fours; B. Anderson, J. Twiddle, L. Beeson, H. Wood (Edgeworth).

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Regions 15 and 16 players and officials

ANITA LINDEN TROPHY The Anita Linden Trophy is an event that has been played between Regions 15 and 16 since 1987. The format is that thirty two players from each region play three games of 15 ends with the winner being the region with the greatest aggregate. Last year after 360 ends Region 16 ran out the winners by 3 shots! This year the much anticipated encounter was hosted by the Lower North Shore District at Mosman Bowling Club. Club President Ann Barron and her team of helpers did an exceptional job ensuring that the needs of all

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the players and officials were well catered for and the club house was adorned with both regions’ colours of blue and gold. There was a high standard of play with the overall result being determined on the last end. Region 15 happily accepted the trophy from State President Robyn Procter. Robyn said she enjoyed watching the excellent bowls and commended the players for the spirit in which it was played. “The Anita Linden Trophy has a long history and it’s important that we keep the tradition of playing events like this” she said.

Robyn Procter presents the trophy to the eight skips from Region 15 (l-r) J. Palmer, P.Cole, R. Procter, S. Hamilton, B. Nelson, S. Hardacre, C. Gordon, E. Meagher, C. Turner

Where would bowls be without our volunteers? (l-r) D. Brown, M. Gillies, M. Screen, Y. McDonald, S. Buchanan, P. Snell, A. Barron, R. O’Brien (Members of Mosman WBC) Page 43

Club Championships & Competitions BERESFIELD LADIES BOWLING CLUB Major Singles: L. Humblest, Runner-up: B. Wilmen Pairs: B. Wilmen, N. Glover (S) Triples: J. Evans, M. Morris, W. Reynolds (S) Open Fours: L. Murdoch, M. Lawrence, M. Morris, G. Stunell (S) Minor Singles: L. Murdoch Photo: Back (l-r) L. Humbles, L. Murdoch, B. Wilmen, N. Glover, J. Evans. Front (l-r) M. Morris, W. Reynolds, M. Lawrence, G. Stunell (Beresfield Ladies Bowling Club)

BLACKTOWN WORKERS Major Singles: L. McHenery, Runner-up: E. Cullen Pairs: J. Reynolds, L. Balcombe Triples: D. Bullen, B. Lloyd , J. Layton Fours: V. Salis, M. Herald, B. Lloyd J. Layton Minor Singles: A. Ball Consistency: L. McHenery Photo: (l-r) E. Cullen, L. McHenery, D. Bullen, J. Layton, B. Lloyd, V. Salis , M. Herald, inserts L. Balcombe, J. Reynolds , A. Ball.

(Blacktown Workers)

CANOWINDRA Major Singles: H. Hoad, Runner-up: C. Crump Pairs: M. Gosper, C. Crump Triples: E. Petty, M. Gosper, H. Hoad Open Fours: S. O’Malveney, D. Bryant, C. Pickard, G. Haydon Photo: (l-r) G. Haydon, C. Pickard, D. Bryant, S. O’Malveney, E. Petty, D. Mooney, M. Gosper, C. Crump, H. Hoad (Canowindra)

CORRIMAL Major Singles: R. Buhagiar, Runner-up: R. Spence Pairs: R. Spence, P. Purdie Triples: C. Kellow, N. Ebzery, R. Buhagiar Open Fours: M. Leonard, M. Kerr, T. Clarke, P. Purdie Minor Singles: M. Leonard Pennant 2: R/Up Corrimal Women’s Bowling Club - Illawarra Photo: Back (l-r) T. Clarke, M. Leonard, R. Spence, N. Ebzery.

Front (l-r) M. Kerr, R. Buhagiar, P. Purdie, C. Kellow (Corrimal)

CULBURRA Major Singles: S. Annetts, Runner-up: R. Herbert Major Pairs: L. Epple, J. Eagleton Triples: E. Hunter, G. Scott, R. Joannou Fours: M. O’Day, S. Annetts, J. Jones, E. Parkinson Photo: Back (l-r) E. Hunter, E. Gardiner, J. Eagleton, M. O’Day, L. Epple. Front (l-r) J. Jones, S. Annetts, R. Joannou, G. Scott, (Culburra)

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Bowls Matters November – December 2014

PLEASE NOTE: The Magazine Committee has received a huge number of Club Championship results. Due to space restrictions, we cannot publish all of these at once. If you do not see your results, they will be published in a future issue.

EVERGLADES Major Singles: S. O’Conner, Runner-Up: F. Cross Pairs: L. Morton, E. Vincent Triples: C. Dixon S. Teasdale, S. O’Connor Fours: B. Harvey, J. Vigar, L. Morton, E. Vincent Minor Singles: B. McFarlane Photo: Back (l-r) C. Dixon, S. O’Connor, E. Vincent, S. Teasdale.

Front (l-r) L. Morton, B. McFarlan, B. Harvey, J. Vigar (Everglades)

GUILDFORD Major Singles: P. Wheeler Pairs: H. Stephens, P. Wheeler Triples: J. Dempsey, B. Longworth, B. Russell Fours: J. Dempsey, N. Mc Kenna, B. Longworth, B. Russell Minor Singles: K. Smith Photo: (l-r) K. Smith, P. Wheeler, H. Stephens, J. Dempsey, B Longworth, B. Russell, N. Mc Kenna (Guildford)

HURSTVILLE DIGGERS Major Single: N. Hammond, Runner-up: R. Rieger Pairs: S. Barrow, S. Lam Triples: A. Cacere, R. Rieger, S. Lam Fours: L. Williams, B. Doran, S. Barrow, M. White Minor Single: A. Caceres Photo: Back (l-r) L. Williams, M. White, B. Doran, S. Barrow, S. Lam. Front (l-r) N. Hammond, R. Rieger, A. Caceres (Hurstville Diggers)

HUSKISSON Major Singles: R. Goth Runner-up: N. Thompson Pairs: J. Flynn, R. Booth Triples: R. Goth, D. Byrne, N. Thompson Open Fours: J. Sandford, S. Linke, E. Desborough, M. Watt Minor Single: S. Wilson Photo: Back (l-r) J. Sandford, S. Linke, E. Desborough, S. Wilson.

Front (l-r) R. Goth, N. Thompson, D. Byrne, J. Flynn, R. Booth (Inset: M.Watt) (Huskisson)

ILUKA Major Singles: S. Mac Neil Pairs: P. Welsh, S. Mac Neil Triples: J. Bailey, J. Franke, K. Sullivan Open Fours: A. Mc Lean, L. Connell, P. Welsh, S. Macneil Minor Singles: M. Caldwell Consistency Singles: S. Macneil Photo: (l-r) L. Connell, P. Welsh, K. Sullivan, S. Macneil, A. Maclean, M. Caldwell. (Insets: J. Bailey, J. Franke) (Iluka)

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Club Championships & Competitions KAHIBAH Major Singles: D. Foote Runner-up: C. Douglas Pairs: R. Roe, C. Douglas Triples: C. King, J. Hughes, J. Brydon Open Fours: E. Murphy, D. Foote, R. Roe, C. Douglas Minor Singles: Y. Marshall Photo: Back (l-r) E. Murphy, D. Foote, R. Roe, C. Douglas. Front (l-r) Y. Marshall, J. Brydon, J. Hughes, C. King (Kahibah)

KOTARA Major Singles: O. Hyde Runner-up: K. Mulder Pairs: M. Unsted, M. Harman Triples: K. Neil, O. Lane, O. Hyde Open Fours: L. Kerby, J. Handley, M. Unsted, M. Harman Minor Singles: K. Neil Photo: K. Neil, O. Lane, J. Handley, L. Kerby, M. Unsted, M. Harman, K. Mulder, O. Hyde (Kotara)

LENNOX HEAD Major Singles: S. Grady Pairs: F. Somerville, J. Raeburn Triples: D. Adams, S. Skennar, S. Grady Fours: D. Adams, V. Munster, S. Skennar, S. Grady Minor Singles: M. Gleeson Photo: Back (l-r) D. Adams, J. Raeburn. Front (l-r) V. Munster, S. Grady, S.S kennar (Inset: F. Somerville) (Lennox Head)

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Bowls Matters November – December 2014

PLEASE NOTE: The Magazine Committee has received a huge number of Club Championship results. Due to space restrictions, we cannot publish all of these at once. If you do not see your results, they will be published in a future issue.

MUNMORAH UNITED Major Singles: D. Rae, Runner-up: A. Makoric Pairs: B. Pemberton, M. Thompson.

Triples: E. Brown, D. Rae, H. Austin Open Fours: J. Smith, S. Egan, B. Pemberton, M. Thompson Minor Singles: P. Roberts Photo: (l-r) D. Rae, M. Thompson, B. Pemberton, H. Austin, E. Brown, J. Smith, S. Egan, P. Roberts (Munmorah United)

NORTH MANLY Major Singles: T. Eckford Pairs: M. Bee, B. Ryan Triples: N. Cox, T. Cox, J. Cox Minor Singles: N. Coole Photo: (l-r) N. Coole, T. Eckford, J. Cox, M. Bee, B. Ryan (North Manly)

NAROOMA Major Singles: H. Donovan, Runner-up: S. Breust Pairs: I. Halsey, H. Donovan (S) Triples: I. Halsey, M. Thomson, H. Donovan (S)

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