Bowls Matters Jan-Feb 2015

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JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2015 VOLUME: 68 NUMBER: 1

FROM THE CEO: Club membership numbers decline

All-new

JACK ATTACK UNVEILED

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INSIDE:

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Meet Jackie Trembath

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Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON Mrs Linda Hurley DIRECTORS

Bowl For Others Charity

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

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IN$URING YOUR CLUB

STANDING COMMITTEES

Full story in General News, Page 20

Subs & Replacements

The Value of Coaches

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Milton Ulladulla Pink Day 23

Adele Donnelly Day

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REGULARS Editor’s Note

4

President’s Message

6

From the CEO’s Desk

8

Match Report

10

Bowl For Others Feature

10

Match

Pamela Hockings Robyn Lewis Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas

Coaching

Kathryn Chatillon Deby Brien

Umpires

Lesley Swales Bev Mitchell Barbara Stonham

Apologies 11

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

Umpire’s Report 12

Selection

Coaching Report

14

General News

16

Constitution Revision Beryl Watson

Robyn Procter

Life Members

22

Special Days

23

Club Spotlight

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Meet a Bowler 28 Around the Greens

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Regional Results

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Regional News

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District Association News

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What’s On in Your Club 2015

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Club Championships and Competitions

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Jack Attack Unveiled photo and information courtesy of Bowls Australia

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

President Appointed Appointed

Gary Willis

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Wendy Steyer Elizabeth Whelan Jean Clowes Jackie Lewis

Social

Delsie Fardell

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10 Region 11 Region 12 Region 13 Region 14 Region 15 Region 16

Judith Padgen Carole Graham Elaine Radcliffe Frances Laker Tanya Jory Robyne Cosgrove - VACANT Meg McClure Carol Hayes Joan Stair Pauline Payne - VACANT - VACANT Margaret Wicks Margaret Brady Barbara Hazeltine

DISCLAIMER The Magazine Committee reserves the right to cull and edit material submitted for publication in Bowls Matters.

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Editor’s Note \\ WENDY STEYER \\ EDITOR

2015 COVER STORY Jack Attack Unveiled See story on page 16

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Welcome to 2015! On behalf of the magazine committee, I wish you all a Happy New Year and hope the year is a good one.

We also welcome Ayla to the office staff.

Ayla will be working with the magazine committee in compiling the magazine and we wish her all the best and hope she enjoys working in the state office.

The “Meet the bowler” for the Jan/Feb issue is Jackie Trembath who plays for Sutherland. Apart from bowls, Jackie likes to keep in touch with family and friends, knit, read a good book and she is also involved with her local church.

The report from Match and Umpires covers the changes in the new edition of “Laws of the Game”. They encourage all members to have the new copy. The State office will let members know via the web when they are available to buy.

There were 93 Club Championship and Competitions to edit this month which is too many to issue in the one magazine.

They will be printed in alphabetical order so please be patient as they will be printed in the coming magazines.

In District Association News – Eastern Suburbs District have a new club. Welcome to South Coogee. The magazine committee wish you all the best for the future and hope to hear from you with your club championships and interesting news.

In General News there is a report about – “What is the difference between Personal Accident Insurance, Volunteer Workers and Workcover”. Also from Bowls Australia, an article regarding 13 NSW clubs who will be running Jack Attack programmes from Jan-Mar. I would also like to ask publicity officers, if at all possible to use the form on the web to send in their club championships as this will help the magazine keep them uniform.

Please use initials only for first names. To access the form go to Member resources – forms – State forms – club championships result template.

Wendy Steyer Editor

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

It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.

– W. Edwards Deming

A happy, healthy and successful New Year to everyone!

EXCITING NEW EVENT! Expressions of interest have been sent to selected clubs in preparation for a proposed Brand New Event. The event known as “EVENING MIXED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP” will be run at District and Regional level, with the winners from each Region competing for the title State Mixed Pairs Champions at the State Championships to be held later in the year. Keep a lookout for further announcements!

AUSTRALIAN PREMIER LEAGUE AND BOWLS AUSTRALIA AGM Following the success of the inaugural Australian Premier League last year, Bowls Australia staged its second and most successful tournament again at Club Pine River last November. Two new exciting teams entered the fray, Lindsey Clarke, Brett Wilkie & Nathan Rice (Gold Coast Hawks) and international champions Alex Marshall, Ryan Bester and Michael Walker (Murray Steamers). The overall winners - the Murray Steamers! A very exciting few days and nights for everyone attending and all eagerly looking forward to the next spectacular.

Whilst Nicky and myself thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to attend the APL, we also attended the BA Annual General Meeting as well as additional Bowls Australia meetings when issues relating to marketing, the strategic plan, capitation, falling membership and other matters affecting all the States and Territories were discussed.

These discussions are always informative and interesting and allow us to appreciate the many problems and successes the other States and Territories experience.

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The Bowls Australia Annual General Meeting was held at the Bowls Queensland offices in Enoggera, and the Annual Report was presented by President Des Skinner.

Following presentation of the Annual Report, President Des declared there were three vacancies on the Board, and with five nominations voting for three Directors was required. Director Nigel Smith was re-elected and two new Directors Louise Whitton (Qld) and Kathryn Bailey (SA) were elected and welcomed by President Des. My congratulations to the successful nominees and I look forward to working with them in the future. Our best wishes also to President Des on his re-election as President.

NTC CHALLENGE AT BROADBEACH Home for one day but very excited to be at Broadbeach Bowling Club 24-28 November to support our younger New South Wales players at an NTC hit out between New South Wales and Queensland. Our WBNSW coach, Gary Willis, in his capacity as National Training Coach for NSW and ACT and Brett Wilkie, National Training Coach for Queensland organised an extremely well rounded camp to give our NSW players further exposure to strong competition on the Broadbeach surfaces and conditions. With the Australian Open and the next Commonwealth Games venue at Broadbeach and surrounding clubs, camps such as this will help our players prepare for these major events through intense competition and expert on green coaching.

Also included in the camp were visits from a number of famous sporting identities including Steve Glasson, Kelvin Kerkow, Ozzy Moore (Golf ), Peter Brown (BA High Performance) and Dennis Waight (former West Indies Strength and Conditioning Coach). What a line-up and a memorable experience for all of us.

Congratulations Queensland on winning the challenge! Our NSW players produced magnificent bowls, all of them marvellous New South Wales representatives and ambassadors for the future of our sport.

My sincere thanks to Gary Willis and Brett Wilkie for their expertise and dedication in organising the camp, I look forward to supporting another in the not too distant future.

TRAINING, TRIALLING AND SELECTION CAMP - JANUARY 10,11 & 12 It’s a well-known fact that WBNSW have a very strong group of players in all areas but to continue our successes with the representative teams, we constantly need to look at raising the bar, and maintain and increase our performances both in competition and in training.

Gary Willis our WBNSW Coach, taking into account 2015 being a busy year for our top players asked the Board to consider the possibility of incorporating a State Representative Training and Selection Camp to be held in January each year to fit in with the Match Committee’s calendar.

The camp would involve on green training/ matches, sports psychology sessions, team building, alternate training methods with the possibility for selectors to assess the playing group in both positional and team formats. The Board did not hesitate in

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offering its full support to such a venture although realising rather quickly such a camp could be somewhat costly. For the camp to proceed, external resources were definitely required! Our first thought was to approach Cabramatta Bowling Club - not only do they have a covered green, a motel nearby and all the facilities we required, they also proudly sponsor the New South Wales National Training Centre and are always willing to support our Association.

Within a very short period, the Board at Cabramatta agreed to assist with the cost of the camp allowing detailed planning to proceed. During the planning stages, we decided the camp should also include the Seniors (Over 60s).

In writing this, it is now three weeks since the camp took place, all reports indicate the three days were a huge success with the participants benefitting in many ways from the experience. Teams were selected to represent New South Wales in Canberra against the ACT side during 25-27 January.

A Senior squad was selected and will have another camp next July/August in preparation for final selection for the National Seniors to be held next October in Tasmania.

On behalf of the Board, our coach, selectors and players, a very sincere thank you to Cabramatta Bowling Club, their staff, Claire Turley, Bill Farrell and Ray Pearse and in particular General Manager Barry Watkins and President Michael Morthorpe for their generous support.

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STATE CARNIVAL Preparations are well underway for a return to the popular Hastings Haven region for our State Carnival.

So popular in fact, there is a substantial reserve list of teams anxiously waiting to receive a last minute call to fill the place of a last minute withdrawal. We’ve organised great prizes this year for our raffle and invitations for the Sunday night dinner, again with a theme, will soon be sent to players and clubs.

Our May Board meeting will be held at Port Macquarie on Saturday May 23, followed by a forum on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend, please come along, ask questions, listen to answers and generally participate in another important member forum.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND MEMBER PROTECTION Two important topics! Find out how to safeguard your club and members – we’re planning forums in the second half of 2015. Are you interested in hosting a forum in your District or club? Call our office for more information - Phone 02 9267 7155.

ACT V NSW A great win for New South Wales! Three out of three tests for WBNSW and two out of three tests for Bowls NSW - the trophy now in the hands of the BLUES! Congratulations must go to the whole team who played to a consistently high standard. With the successful inclusion of players from the junior ranks and a huge effort from everyone we’re assured of a superb future for women’s bowls in New South Wales. See full report in the Magazine.

WBNSW Under 18 winner E. Ryan

WBNSW 2014 UNDER 18 TROPHY WINNER Congratulations Ellen Ryan, Winner of the WBNSW Under 18 Trophy for 2014.

Ellen was announced as the winner of the Under 18 Trophy by NTC Coach Gary Willis and presented with the trophy at the Junior Country v City tournament held at Cabramatta Bowling Club on Sunday November 23. Ellen has had a most successful year and thoroughly deserves recognition for all her achievements during 2014. Our best wishes for the future Ellen!

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

WILL BOWLS DIE ON YOUR WATCH? It’s a dramatic title for this editorial – deliberately.

If you look over the page at the membership decline since 2006, not even 10 years ago, the average loss of members of 36% is surely alarming.

IF IT ISN’T, here is a crystal ball into the future if we do nothing – 2006 membership in NSW was 31,552, in 2015 it is 20,170 and in 2024 it will be less than 13,000. Competitions will die, clubs will close and the bowling community will shrink to the point that the greens that are left will need to be shared with other sports and activities. Much of the feedback that the association received on the Boundaries Discussion paper was ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. Well I can assure you that it IS broke and it is up to us to sit up and pay attention now.

One of the hardest things that we, as an association, have to do is to shake club members out of their apathy. Our Regional Bowls Managers and all of our Bowls Matters magazines have tips and howto’s to encourage growth in membership.

We have lots of ideas and provide helpful information to assist with grants to upgrade facilities but if you, yes you as individuals, just can’t be bothered, then what will happen?

Think about what the bowls community does for you. Many studies have highlighted the benefits of activity and community participation to overall health and wellbeing, let alone the sheer fun that is offered by taking part in

the game. If your club ceased to exist, where will you go or what will you do? Sit and watch re-runs of Days of Our Lives?

Seriously, this is an important thing to consider – and we must do it now, not wait for another year to go by. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to say in 10 years’ time that things have got better, not worse?

Two years ago we conducted an exit survey as to why members were leaving.

The largest reason was due to ill health, but significantly it wasn’t travel or expense that came in second, it was finding time to play, with inflexibility and fixed playing days contributing to this. This year we conducted an entry survey, asking why new members had taken up the sport. 80% have taken it up because they have a friend who plays. However, also significantly, the closest club wasn’t always the most welcoming, so those clubs missed out on gaining these people on their books.

So what do we learn from this? Firstly, that it is the bowls club and the club culture that are incredibly important in gaining and retaining members, it is not the association.

We are trying to do everything we can to assist the process but in the final instance, it is up to you both as groups and as individuals within each club to do your bit.

The association can tackle the big issues and over the past few years we have relaxed the clothing code, introduced ‘play by’ dates enabling weekend and afternoon games to be played, funded Regional Bowls Managers to assist clubs become more business-wise and introduced new shorter game formats such as Jack Attack (see elsewhere in this issue for more information) and our very own Evening Mixed Pairs competition, details of which have just been released to all club secretaries in January.

Another option is to look around at other clubs and pinch some successful ideas.

Again, the Regional Bowls Managers, each of whom has well over 100 clubs that they visit in their regions, will have some excellent ideas that you might try, some of them not requiring very much effort at all.

It’s about wanting to make a difference, and also knowing that you’re not alone. If we can be of any assistance here at head office, either with ideas or more practically, please give me a call. The whole thrust of our communications this year is about growing the membership and we’ll be full of ideas and encouragement. We’d love to hear any good news stories as well that we can put in future editions of Bowls Matters.

“The largest reason [why members were leaving] was due to ill health, but significantly it wasn’t travel or expense that came in second”

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Bowls Matters January – February 2015

PERCENTAGE DROP IN CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2006–2014 2006 District

2015(12/1/15)

% CHANGE

No. of Clubs

Members

No. of Clubs

Members

Bega Imlay

9

469

7

299

Bennelong

8

371

7

196

Blue Mountains

5

127

District Closed

-36.25% -47.17% -100.00%

Canobolas

8

288

6

174

-39.58%

Central Coast

24

2,550

23

1641

-35.65%

Central Northern

10

400

11

301

-24.75%

Central Riverina

11

429

10

286

-33.33%

Central Tablelands

6

159

6

156

-1.89%

Central Western

6

322

5

241

-25.16%

Central Western Slopes

5

118

District Closed

City West

9

295

6

157

-46.78%

Clarence River

9

608

8

395

-35.03%

East Gwydir

5

230

6

129

-43.91%

Eastern Suburbs

16

664

9

298

-55.12%

Here are some fairly easy suggestions that you could undertake at club level:

Far South Coast

10

764

9

344

-54.97%

Georges River

16

813

11

495

-39.11%

Hastings Haven

8

1,033

8

713

-30.98%

Hunter River

20

845

17

489

-42.13%

•• MAKE IT FUN: The most difficult thing is to get people to pick up a bowl and realise that the game is one of skill and fun. Target an event such as corporate bowls, or barefoot bowls at your club, where people are already doing this. Don’t walk up to them and ask them to become members, instead just be helpful about how to hold a bowl and what they’re supposed to do with it.

Illawarra

25

1,628

18

1169

-28.19%

Isolated Clubs

18

332

13

180

-45.78%

Lake Macquarie

22

1,523

18

1018

-33.16%

Lansdowne

13

772

9

505

-34.59%

Lower North Coast

15

1,197

15

910

-23.98%

Lower North Shore

7

350

District Merge

Macleay

7

264

7

195

-26.14%

Macquarie

10

402

10

295

-26.62%

Manly Warringah

13

815

12

628

-22.94%

Mid North Coast

13

979

11

561

•• SMILE AND BE HELPFUL.

Mid North Shore

10

864

District Merge

•• PRODUCE A FLYER: something simple that details the club’s activities, such as bowling days, and any relevant information, including a phone number for someone who will be helpful about assisting with questions. Don’t hand it out at the local mall, give it to the casual bowlers who show up for a bit of fun.

Mid West

13

556

13

385

-30.76%

Mitchell

11

761

7

468

-38.50%

Murrumbidgee

10

294

9

175

-40.48%

Namoi

5

203

4

101

-50.25%

Nepean

15

788

14

690

-12.44%

New England

6

210

6

129

-38.57%

•• STAY IN TOUCH: Ask for an email address to be able to stay in touch with local events such as sausage sizzles, or a barefoot bowls night, or an introductory afternoon or weekend for anyone who might be curious.

Newcastle

30

1,765

23

1197

-32.18%

15

743

-38.80%

•• MIX UP ROLES: Rotate the task around the membership, don’t leave it to one person all the time.

North Shore

Two Merged Districts

-100.00%

-100.00%

-42.70% -100.00%

Northern Rivers

16

1,036

15

626

-39.58%

Northern Suburbs

10

722

6

430

-40.44%

•• INVITE A FRIEND for a short (1 to 1 ½ hrs maximum) social game.

Riverina

11

446

9

268

-39.91%

Snowy Mountains

5

106

4

67

-36.79%

•• GET ON-LINE so that prospective members can google your club and find out basic information and contact details. We are here to help you with this at any time.

South Coast

18

1,077

16

797

-26.00%

South Western

10

271

10

169

-37.64%

Southern Highlands

5

175

5

111

-36.57%

Southern Slopes

11

291

11

221

-24.05%

Southern Tablelands

7

347

6

205

-40.92%

St George Canterbury

17

721

District Closed

Sutherland Shire

10

934

10

774

-17.13%

Tweed Byron

10

593

10

429

-27.66%

Upper Hunter

8

182

7

140

-23.08%

Western

7

281

9

270

Yaralla

5

182

District Closed

578

31,552

471

Grand Total www.womensbowlsnsw.org

-100.00%

-3.91% -100.00%

20,170

-36.07% Page 9

MATCH REPORT

The Match Committee hope the 2015 Bowling Year will be a challenging and successful time for all.

With the introduction of the new Laws of the Sport, Crystal Mark, 3rd Edition and the accompanying DR Laws from Bowls Australia, it will make for an interesting transition time for us all. Obtaining a NEW Law Book should be a must for all players and officials involved in the game to make sure that all players enjoy the game to its full potential.

The most obvious changes have been mentioned in the Umpires Board article, and also in news articles on the Website as published by Bowls Australia and tagged

by WBNSW.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO NOTE Refer to Laws of the Sport 3rd Edition, Bowls Australia Domestic Regulations, WBNSW Conditions of Play.

The second has been delegated by Bowls Australia to keep the card in all fours games DR 3.2.4 and the skips in pairs DR 3.2.2 and triples DR 3.2.3 This cannot be altered by Club or District Controlling Bodies as it is a mandatory ruling.

The scoreboard may be updated at any time by any person DR 3.1.1 There are major changes to the reasons and conditions governing the use of a substitute and replacement in the NEW laws. It is essential that these changes are noted by all players and officials.

DR 2.1 AND 2.3 (LAW 33.9) - Substitute - player who is appointed to play for intended or constituted player who is unavailable or physically incapable of playing or continuing in a game for a reason accepted by Controlling Body.

There is no allowance for a change to a team once entries have closed, unless in the form of the introduction of a substitute in the first round. If a team requires changes to more than one member in the first round, this is not permitted and the team must withdraw from the event.

DR 2.4 (LAW 55.3.3) - Replacements are only allowed after the first round of any competition for a reason accepted by the Controlling Body. A replacement must be chosen from eligible players. A replacement player becomes a constituted member of the team once approved by the Controlling Body and may play in any position, including skip. Only one replacement player is allowed per team.

DR 2.5 (LAW 39.2.3) - A team in a side game, playing one player short no longer forfeits 25% of their score, but the team of three players only plays their normal number of bowls - i.e. two bowls per player - and therefore are playing 6 bowls against their opponents 8. Should the missing player arrive after the game has commenced they may take their original place in the team. It is no longer the rule that if you start one player short then you

must continue that way. A substitute may be introduced until the “delayed” player arrives and then the original player joins the game at the start of the next end.

Another significant change has been made to the Conditions of Play for the Champion of Champion Pairs event in that no substitute will be allowed in this event at the State playoffs and should the original winners of the Club Pairs event not be available to play after entry in to the State event, then the team must forfeit.

The Conditions of Play for Association Events 2015 and Conditions of Play for Pennants 2015 have been available to view and print on the WBNSW website from the end of 2014. On the last page of the Conditions of Play there is a list of the duties of the Controlling Body appointed to officiate if the Club/District Match Committee are playing in a championship. It should be noted that the duties outlined are only those required while a game is in progress and it would be expected that a member of the Match Committee as the “regular” Controlling Body would attend to any duties before and after play on any given occasion. e.g. advising Conditions of Play, approving and signing in a substitute, accepting an appeal against bowls, umpires ruling etc.

Any enquiries can be directed to the State Match Office by phone (Wednesdays) or email and will be answered as quickly as possible.

BOWL FOR OTHERS REPORT The final meeting of the Committee was held in November 2014, and the first meeting in 2015 will be Monday February 9, at 309 Pitt St Sydney, at 10.30 a.m.

We wish to thank the following for their recent donations: Caringbah (Charity Carnival) Hunters Hill Margaret Leach (Caringbah W.B.C) Killara.

These extra funds were much appreciated.

Best wishes to all bowlers for a happy and healthy 2015.

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Bowls Matters January – February 2015

Apologies CENTRAL WESTERN Please note an error on page 35 of the September/October edition of Bowls Matters, where photo 3 was displayed incorrectly as the Triples winners but was in fact the Open Fours winners with N. Kurta missing. Photo 4 was also incorrectly displayed as the Open Fours which was a photo of the Senior Fours, and the photo of the Open Fours was missing.

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Central Western District: R. Quinn (Forbes) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Central Western District: R. Fogg, I. Fogg (Cowra) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Central Western District: N. Morrow, M. Dwyer, H, Hoad (Cowra) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Central Western District: J. Kernicki, J. Turnbull, R. Oliver, Absent N. Kurta (Canowindra) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Central Western District: M. Wilson, N. Morrow, M. Gosper, H. Hoad (Cowra)

SADDLE UP FOR THE ULTIMATE HOEDOWN! The 2015 State Carnival ‘Coastal Cowgirls’ Dinner will take place on Sunday 24 May 2015 at Port City Bowling Club.

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Raffle tickets are available to buy from your local bowling club (for $1.00 per ticket) from mid-February and the prizes for this year’s raffle are:

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Day Spa package to the value of $450

•

Jewellery to the value of $250

•

JB HI FI $250 store credit

•

Hunter Bowls Bag— donated by Hunter Bowls

•

$100 worth of alcohol

Tickets will be sent to your club Secretary—so be sure to ask her when they arrive. Ticket books must be returned back to WBNSW by Friday 1 May 2015: Level 7, 309 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000 5

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

& Replacement Players Law 55.3 provides that the Controlling Body can set regulations for Substitutes and Replacements.

55.3.3 The Controlling Body has the power to include in its Conditions of Play regulations for introducing substitutes which are different from those described in laws 32 and 33, if the Controlling Body decides that this is essential to successfully carry out its Championship. The Controlling Body can also decide on the regulations for introducing reserve or replacement players to take the place of players who cannot play in any round after the first round.

DR’s have been included to cover these. Note replacement players are not permitted until after the first round.

2.3 SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS (LAW 33.9) Substitute players, if required, will be introduced into a game based on the following: 2.3.1 If an intended or constituted player is unable to play at any time (including the first end of any game) for a reason accepted by the Controlling Body, then a substitute must be permitted and their name must be recorded as a substitute for the team member.

2.3.1.1 A substitute is not to be permitted if a player is unable to play because of a commitment to play in another competition they have entered.

2.3.2 A constituted team must not be altered during a game in either personnel or playing positions, except as necessitated by the introduction of a substitute.

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2.3.3 A constituted player for whom a substitute was obtained will, if available and physically capable and still eligible, re-join the team in the player’s original position at the start of the next end and the other players must revert to their original positions.

2.3.4 A substitute must be chosen from available eligible players whose playing ability must not be taken into account.

2.3.4.1 If there is no eligible member available, an affiliated member may act as a substitute, provided the Controlling Body is satisfied that the affiliated member’s playing ability is not better than that of the absent player in the team.

2.3.5 Constituted players in a team or side, whether defeated or not, are ineligible to act as substitutes in any other team or side in the same competition.

2.3.6 A substitute can: 2.3.6.1 If approved by the Controlling Body, be changed at the completion of any end during the game or between succeeding games in the same competition; 2.3.6.2 play in any position except that of skip, and the other players can arrange their positions as desired; 2.3.6.3 Continue to act as a substitute in that or any other team in the same competition if they remain eligible to do so.

2.3.7 Only one substitute will be allowed in a team at any time during a game (pairs, triples or fours).

2.3.7.1 A team of triples or fours can have a replacement player and/or a substitute; 2.3.7.2 In a pairs team, if a replacement player is used, then a substitute can only take the place of the replacement player.

2.3.8 A substitute is not permitted for a singles player who is not part of a sides competition.

2.3.9 In a team which is not part of a side, a game must be forfeited if one member is absent and no substitute or replacement player is approved by the Controlling Body.

2.3.10 In a side: 2.3.10.1 one substitute may be allowed in each team; 2.3.10.2 one replacement player may be used in each team if permitted under the Conditions of Play for that event; 2.3.10.3 if the required substitutes and/or replacement players are either not available, or not allowed, the game will continue as per DR 2.5 (Absentee Players in a Side); 2.3.10.4 constituted players must not be transferred from one team to another.

2.3.11 The awarding of a trophy to a substitute in a winning team is the prerogative of the Controlling Body.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

ANSWERS

All the questions are relating to the New Laws and DR’s.

1. Yes. The Controlling Body can permit a replacement player to become part of the team in place of the injured player [DR 2.4] and a substitute to play in place of the player who is unable to attend due to her medical appointment. [DR 2.3]

1. In the second round of the Club Fours Championships one member of Jan’s team has become injured and will not be able to play for the rest of the Championship.

Another member has a medical appointment that she cannot change, on the day that the next round is to be played. Can the Controlling Body allow Jan’s team to play in the next round?

2. During inclement weather the mat becomes slippery and Jean lifts the mat and turns it over before delivering her bowl. Is this allowed?

3. Jan, Betty and Sue enter the Club Triples Championship. Before the entries close Sue discovers that she will be away on holidays during the period when the event is to be played. Can Jan and Betty ask Joan to be a member of their team?

2.4 REPLACEMENT PLAYER If a Constituted Player is physically incapable or otherwise prevented from taking further part in any round (after the first round) in that competition for a reason accepted by the Controlling Body, a replacement player can be permitted to take the place of that player based on the following (Law 55.3.3): 2.4.1 the replacement player must be chosen from eligible players; 2.4.2 constituted Players (whether defeated or not), replaced players and intended players are ineligible to act as replacement players; 2.4.3 the replacement player, when approved by the Controlling Body, becomes a constituted player and may play in any position, including skip; 2.4.4 only one replacement player is allowed per team in any competition; 2.4.5 in a sides game the Controlling Body determines if and under what circumstances replacement players are permitted; 2.4.6 a replacement player is not permitted for a singles player that is not a part of a sides competition.

4. During the Trial ends in a fours game it is noted by the Umpire that Hazel has put down 3 bowls in the first trial end. What action would be taken by the Umpire?

5. A team has entered the District Fours Championship. They arrive for the first round and request both a substitute and a replacement player. Can the Controlling Body approve this?

6. Joan and Annette enter their Club Pairs Championship. On the night before the Championship starts Joan sprains her ankle and will be unable to play in any match of the competition. Can Annette get Kate to be a replacement player in the first round?

7. Mary is standing on the mat about to deliver her bowl when Jean notices she has not got one foot fully on the mat and complains to the umpire that Mary is foot faulting. Is she correct?

8. During a fours match the skip of the team feels ill and advises she is unable to continue. What action should be taken?

9. In a game of fours one team has adhesive markings on their bowls but it is noted that they have used the ‘dot’ covering the small engraving rather than the small rings. Is this allowed?

10. In a fours match who keeps the scorecard?

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2. Yes. To gain better grip during adverse weather conditions a player can, before delivering their bowl, lift the mat, turn it over and replace it in its original position. [Law 6.2.6] 3. Yes. Before the close of entries the team may withdraw as they have not become intended players [and are not constituted] so they are able to enter the competition again.

4. Each player must not use more than the number of bowls being used during the game. If a player or umpire notices that a player is using more than the permitted number of bowls, the defaulting player will lose the right to play any bowls remaining to be played in the trial ends. [Law 5.1.4] 5. No. DR 2.1.7 defines a replacement player as “a player who is appointed to take the place of a constituted player who cannot play in any round after the first round of that competition for a reason accepted by the Controlling Body.” As it is the first round of the championship a replacement player is not permitted. The team is only allowed one substitute [DR 2.3.7]. They would forfeit the match to their opponents.[Law 39.1.2] 6. No. Kate cannot be a replacement player in the first round [DR 2.1.7] but Kate can be used in the first round as substitute player [DR 2.1.8].

By Kate playing as a substitute, Joan becomes constituted [DR 2.2.1.1]. After the first round the Controlling Body can approve Kate becoming a replacement player [DR 2.4]. Note that once replaced, Joan is not eligible to act as a substitute or replacement player as she has become constituted in that competition.

7. No. Law 7.1 states “Before delivery a player must be standing on the mat with all or part of at least one foot on the mat. At the moment they deliver the jack or a bowl, the player must have all or part of one foot on or above the mat.” As Mary had part of one foot on the mat she was not foot faulting.

8. A substitute, if available may be permitted to play. The substitute is not permitted to play in the position of skip, so the team should be rearranged. [DR 2.3] 9. Yes. In relation to Bowls Stickers Law 52.1.8.3 states “they must not be put over the serial number and the World Bowls Stamp which are present on the bias side of the bowl”. Law 52.1.5 allows “for domestic play, Member National Authorities can decide the requirements for distinguishing marks…” Under the provisions of this Law, DR 4.7.4 has been written that allows for the ‘dot’ [covering the small engraving] to be used instead of a small ring to avoid covering the WB Stamp or Serial number.

10. The seconds. DR 3.2.4

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Coaching Report // KATHRYN CHATILLON // COACHES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

COACHES:

an untapped resource

Has your club looked at the value of coaches to your club and its members?

Recruiting new members and engaging existing members to enthusiastically participate at both club and district levels is fast becoming an area of focus.

Clubs should have an accredited B.A. club coach, or at least an introductory coach.

These personnel are the first people to meet and greet new members. Your coaches facilitate to “sell the product” which is your club, its facilities and the enjoyment of bowls. They are the ones that introduce the game and the benefits it can bring to all, playing at any level, be it social bowls, club championships and if so desired, playing in district events.

It is well known that numbers have declined in regards to membership and participation at club and district level, which is where both club and introductory coaches will be able to assist with getting people on the green, or as it’s often said “bums on seats”. Coaches have a wealth of knowledge which can be utilised by their clubs in other areas instead of just teaching new members for their first lessons.

Your coaches and their assistants are all volunteers and are enthusiastic members of the club who wish to develop a sound basis for all your members, new and old, to enjoy bowls and have fun whilst playing. There are a number of areas where coaches can assist with interaction with club boards and bowls committees by setting up the interaction with the intended targeted groups.

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Coaches help with the foundation of safety measures for the clubs to hold “open days” such as community groups, school programmes, school holiday sessions, barefoot bowls, corporate and business events as well as family days.

They also help with club training and continued coaching sessions for clubs Pennant sides as well as individual member’s sessions.

In addition, they can create crisis policy procedures, with ongoing risk management, as well as evaluation, so to be able to hold these very important days safely.

Coaches comprehend their legal responsibilities for their club and member’s needs and establish guidelines as well as policies for the safety of all involved. This includes a “working with children check”, which will be mandatory as of March 28, 2015.

They work within a club to assist in developing a coaching philosophy. As a club coach they must not only consider their own purpose, but also those of the club and their members if the relationship is to be considered successful. It is vital that the club, its members and coaches ethics are aligned and like-minded in order to work together and achieve the same purpose.

COACHES ARE RESOURCE MANAGERS; DO YOU SEE THEM AS THIS?

Coaches create a welcoming and supportive environment. So on these well planned days, produce a surrounding that is: •• Open to all participants – ensure everyone is welcome •• Good communication and interaction with everyone •• Generate a safe environment, with their understanding of risk management, coaches are able to create a fun filled session that demonstrates correct techniques and guidelines of the game •• Be supportive with positive reinforcement, information and equipment explanation •• Give backup for further instruction and feedback.

Bowls Matters January – February 2015

What is the role of a coach in the sport society?

Sport plays a powerful role in society, of which coaches have a vital role. They can have an important impact to our sport, to unite people who are looking for an activity to enjoy and sometimes it may well change their lives for the better.

Do you use your coaches to help increase your membership and engage your members to participate in bringing in new members to the club, or is it left to the Board of a Committee to try and bring it all together?

Coaches can inspire people of all ages to enter the sporting arena despite their playing ability. They know how to have influence not only on personal performance, but also behaviours inside and outside the club. They can inspire players and members loyalty and the pursuit of excellence for the club.

Your coaches can help so please use their knowledge, understanding and training to bring new members to the club, they are capable and skilled in what they do.

Coach: - so what does this word mean? If you look in your thesaurus – the noun is, trainer, teacher, instructor and tutor. While the verb is to teach, train, prepare, instruct and tutor.

Your coaches hold a wealth of knowledge, they are dedicated people who have decided to give their time to help and develop your club, as well as your members with interaction that is needed to enjoy the game.

Coaches are not only for the instruction of new members, they are there to support the club with experience and expertise for all members.

They give their valuable time when the majority of members are not present, as they are coaching on days that are suitable to new members.

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Clubs are now introducing new Club Coaches. One club on the South Coast has just had five new coaches (three men and two women) accredited and now have applied and were successful, for a grant to start a junior programme.

The clubs that are having success with new members, both on and off the greens, have a number of both club and introductory coaches, who work together with the club to interact with new and existing members.

They are achieving their objectives which were established together, so please utilise your coaches to help your clubs.

Modernisation and change of mind set concerning coaching and club/introductory coaches, in addition with new ideas, will help your club move forward.

If you need help at any time, WBNSW and your WBNSW Coaching Panel are only too happy to help you devise new innovative ideas to help your club proceed into 2015.

Good luck with your expectations for your club in recruiting new members, just remember accredited coaches are a valuable commodity for your club and its future.

“The clubs that are having success with new members, both on and off the greens, have a number of both club and introductory coaches, who work together with the club...”

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// General News

Jack Attack Unveiled Recent years have shown that traditional membership has been declining in the bowls community, which is a problem plagued by many adult club-based sports.

Whilst traditional membership numbers have declined, social bowls is on the rise with the increasing popularity of barefoot bowls. With this in mind Bowls Australia launched the pivotal programme ‘Jack Attack’ to grow participation and fill the gap in the market between competitive play and social bowls.

The launch of Jack Attack took place during the semi-final of the second Australian Premier League on November 21, 2014 and was unveiled

by Jack Attack’s official ambassador Alicia Molik. Jack Attack emulates the APL style of play where participants can capitalise on its social, fast past format. The season is 6-8 weeks in length, ideally on a midweek evening and the duration of play running for approximately 60-75 minutes. It will be in the format of two bowl triples with substitutions permitted, two sets of five ends and a sudden death tie breaker if required.

Clubs are now able to register to become a host club, which has an annual fee of $450 (including GST) and can be completed online (jackattack.com.au) or via the manual order form. 53 clubs have already joined and are reaping the benefits of hosting the programme as Riverina noticed a 40% increase to trade on the first week and a 70% increase in the second week. It provides the added benefits of encouraging better utilisation and growth of club facilities, creates a building block for bowls as the participants will obtain basic skills of the sport, provides clubs the opportunity to attract new participants and encourage them to return after Jack Attack is complete.

Each club will need to appoint an individual to coordinate their Jack Attack programme who will receive a complimentary Jack Attack branded polo. It is important to select the right candidate that is able to generate a fun environment to keep the programme successful by having an outgoing and bubbly personality, welcoming all individuals and being up for a challenge.

Bowls Australia believes the Jack Attack programme is vital to increase the number of participants in the sport of bowls and will be able to provide assistance to host clubs. Items and services that are included when signing up are: flyers, a Jack Attack website has been created to answer any queries about the programme and provide a ‘find my nearest club’ function to direct people to host clubs, Jack Attack participants have access to online registration, access to the Jack Attack competition management system and scorecards.

Regional Bowls Managers will be available to provide guidance and also the use of social media to generate interest as Bowls Australia have created a separate Twitter, Instagram and Facebook account for Jack Attack.

Jr. Jack Attack has also been designed to encourage younger participants in the sport of bowls as it is targeted primarily for children aged between seven and fourteen. The cost of a Jr. Jack Attack kit is $400 (including GST).

MORE INFO For further details on the Jack Attack programme contact your local Regional Bowls Manager or phone Bowls Australia on 03 9480 7100.

Photo and information courtesy of Bowls Australia.

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THIRTEEN NSW CLUBS WILL BE RUNNING JACK ATTACK PROGRAMMES FROM JANUARY- MARCH:

Club Grandviews Thursday evenings, from Jan 29 Avalon Beach BC Friday evenings, from Jan 30 Club Mount Lewis Thursday evenings, from Feb 12 The Hills BC Wednesday evenings, from Feb 18 Artarmon BC Thursday evenings, from Feb 19 Merimbula-Imlay BC Friday evenings, from Jan 23 East Cessnock BC Monday evenings, from March 2 The Greens, The Entrance Thursday evenings, from January 22 Club Maitland City Scheduled to start end of March/early April Club Dubbo Wednesday evenings, from February 25 Mayfield West BC Tuesday evenings, from March 3 South Grafton BC Wednesday evenings, from Feb 4 Tamworth City BC Tuesday evenings from Feb 17 Bowls Matters January – February 2015

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// General News

2015 Test Series

NSW vs ACT

By Joan Thomas // State Team Manager

The first test series for 2015 also happened to be the 20th anniversary of the inaugural NSW vs ACT test match and gave the state team a chance to showcase their new uniform.

NSW travelled to Canberra for this series on January 24, which took place at Canberra North Bowling Club. Training sessions took place on Sunday 25 January so that the squad could strategise and get a feel for the conditions as well as the green the test series would take place on. The introduction of two young bowlers from the junior ranks saw them display some exciting skills as they took the challenge in their stride and acquitted themselves extremely well.

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THE 2015 NSW TEAM: Sarah Boddington, Dawn Hayman, Kelly Richards, Ellen Ryan, Katrina Wright, Beth Quinlan, Claire Turley, Kay Moran, Anne Johns, Kelsey Cottrell, Karen Murphy, Natasha Scott.

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Launch of New State Uniform 26 JANUARY 2015 Test 1: The possibility of showers fortunately did not eventuate and the game was played in mild, breezy conditions.

NSW started slowly against a determined ACT who got off to a flyer and really pushed hard. However by mid-game our girls started to find their rhythm and range and from there the game tightened up with scores close until the end.

It was all square with 4 ends to go, but then a surge by NSW saw them pull ahead to win on two rinks and by 8 shots overall (63 – 55.)

Test 2: Cool and windy conditions had little effect and NSW really hit their straps in the afternoon. A strong start saw them establish a lead of 18 - 20 shots which they maintained for the first half of the match, but then after some terrific bowling by all three teams they forged ahead to win convincingly on all rinks by a margin of 43 shots (80 – 37.)

(l-r) K. Atkins, K. Murphy, E. Ryan, R. Procter, C. Turley, A. Johns

27 JANUARY 2015 Test 3: ACT started well in the final test following a few positional changes, but NSW was soon in the hunt and played steadily and consistently to peg back the deficit and by the halfway mark were well in control.

A spirited fight back by one ACT team who picked up a flurry of shots in the last 5 ends ensured a rink win for them, however NSW won on 2 rinks by a comfortable margin (71 – 46.)

Congratulations must go to the whole team who played to a consistently high standard and the successful inclusion of players from the junior ranks bodes well for the future of women’s bowls in New South Wales.

The New South Wales state team look forward to meeting ACT once more next year and will remain unchanged to face QLD at Chermside Bowls Club on February 16-18, 2015.

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(l-r) K. Murphy, E. Ryan, G. Willis, C. Turley, A. Johns

Saturday January 10 at Cabramatta Bowling Club, (following the first day of the Training, Trialling and Selection Camp) was a great opportunity to launch our State representatives new uniform.

We are indeed indebted to Nick and Karen Atkins (Hunter Bowls) for their immense generosity in sponsoring the strip and equipment for our New South Wales representative sides - including our Senior Side (Over 60s).

Guest models for the occasion were Karen Murphy, Ellen Ryan, Garry Willis, Claire Turley and Anne Johns, all remarking on the great appearance and comfort of the new outfits. Hunter Bowls also provided each player selected to represent our State with bowls bags, back packs and ASICS bowls shoes.

On behalf of the Board and our players, thank you Hunter Bowls for your support and sponsorship.

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IN$URING YOUR CLUB What is the connection between Personal Accident Insurance, Voluntary Workers and WorkCover?

Most of the insured clubs have opted to protect their valued voluntary workers by putting into place a personal accident insurance policy that will assist with out of pocket non Medicare medical expenses in the event an injury was to occur.

We all understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication of these workers and the contribution that they make to their club. In fact a lot of clubs rely solely on their efforts and support.

The club has a duty of care to all persons including their voluntary workers. Under the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act) a worker is defined as a person who carries out work in any capacity for a person conducting a for profit or not for profit business or undertaking (PCBU) including: •• an employee of the PCBU •• a contractor or subcontractor •• an employee of the contractor or subcontractor •• an employee of a labour hire company who has been assigned to work in the PCBU

“The club has a duty of care to all persons including their voluntary workers.”

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•• an outworker •• an apprentice or trainee •• a person gaining work experience •• a volunteer

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i A NOTIFIABLE INCIDENT AS OUTLINED IN THE WHS ACT IS: •• the death of a person •• a serious injury or illness •• a dangerous accident The following incidents are the triggers for a notifiable incident and should be notified to WorkCover: •• Immediate treatment as an in-patient in a hospital even if the stay is not overnight.

•• Immediate treatment for the amputation of any part of the body.

•• Immediate treatment for a head injury.

•• Immediate treatment for a serious eye injury.

•• Immediate treatment for a serious burn.

•• Immediate treatment for a separation of skin.

•• Immediate treatment for a spinal injury.

•• Immediate treatment for the loss of a bodily function.

•• Immediate treatment for serious lacerations.

•• Medical treatment within 48 hours of exposure to a substance.

So if a voluntary worker suffers an injury whilst performing duties on behalf of the insured, do you need to notify WorkCover?

A more comprehensive guide can be obtained at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au

The WHS Act requires all businesses to advise WorkCover of certain notifiable incidents. This is so work health and safety regulators are able to assist businesses in preventing similar incidents from occurring. These incidents should be notified within 48 hours of you becoming aware of the notifiable injury and the accident site maintained for inspection.

Failing to notify is a criminal offence and penalties do apply.

We often receive personal accident claims for voluntary workers from clubs which include deep lacerations resulting in surgery and treatment in hospital, slips and falls on slippery kitchen floors resulting in broken bones and treatment in hospital and these would be considered notifiable incidents to WorkCover.

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whilst another is on it. We also have claims where property has been damaged by misuse of machinery, so always check that your volunteer knows how to operate any tools or equipment before use.

The information provided has been sourced from Safe Work Australia and based primarily on NSW legislation so please refer to your States or Territory legislation and governing body for your relevant obligations.

We do not want to deter the use of voluntary workers in clubs, in fact we encourage this activity as we acknowledge that it provides not just a service to clubs but also is rewarding for the individual. Always assess the risks of the work to be undertaken and the capacity (skills, knowledge, experience, physical ability) of the voluntary worker to undertake this work. We have received a number of claims involving falls from ladders and suggest that whenever possible there should be one person holding the ladder

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// LIFE MEMBERS

ANNE WALKER THE ENTRANCE

FAY WARREN BAR BEACH

JOYCE HARTMAN MOUNT LEWIS

Anne Walker was presented with her Life Member’s badge by President Margaret Oliver at the Quarterly Meeting on Thursday November 13, 2014. Anne joined The Entrance in July 1958 and over the years has held various positions; Social, Match, Committee, Vice President and President (2000-2005); she is also a Patron of The Greens and Ladies as well. Anne has been an active and loyal member and given her all to her Club.

Fay Warren was awarded Life Membership of Bar Beach WBC at their AGM on October 19, 2014. Fay joined BBWBC on May 6, 1994 and after learning how to play bowls she teamed up with her husband to win the Mixed Pairs. The Warrens proved to be a force to be reckoned with and won the Mixed Pairs a total of 5 times. Fay also won the Minor Singles in 1997.

Mount Lewis President, Mary Harrison, awarded Joyce Hartman, Life Membership at the AGM on August 5, 2014. Joyce, a very popular and loved Treasurer was overcome with emotion. At each committee meeting, Joyce always presents a beautifully handwritten and detailed Treasurer’s report.

Anne has represented The Entrance in many District events over the years; Club Singles – Runner-up 3 times, Club Pairs won 3 times, Club Triples 6 times, Club Fours 7 times, No 1 Pennants 4 times, No. 2 Pennants 3 times and No. 3 Pennants once and James Wall twice.

Whilst not bowling now, Anne always joins the members for lunch on Thursdays and is still involved; selling tickets for raffles in all Club big events and charity days. Congratulations to a lovely lady and a worthy recipient for her Life Members Badge.

Fay is an excellent team player and over a 20 year period, her achievements have included Fours (8 times), Triples, Pairs, District Grade 3 Pennants and Versatility Fours.

Fay is currently Vice-President of the Club, but in the past she has held positions of President, Match Committee and District Delegate. She has organised many Invitation Days.

Now, as an elder statesman of the club she is mentoring the newer members in a very caring and gentle manner.

When a helping hand is required Fay steps up to the plate.

Congratulations Fay.

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Joyce joined Mount Lewis in 1997. She served on the committee from 19972013, was Vice President from 2002-2003 and Treasurer from 2003-2014. Joyce has won several club championships, including the major singles. Played grade 2 and 3 pennants and was also a member of the grade 3 pennant winning team in 2006. Joyce has also been awarded a Super Veteran merit pin.

Due to some ill health, Joyce does not play regular bowls these days, but she is always available to do her Treasurer work on social days.

Congratulations to a very special, gracious lady.

PHOTO: (l-r) Joyce Hartman, President Mary Harrison

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// SPECIAL DAYS

ARMIDALE Tuesday October 7, 2014 was a golden and diamond blue historical day in the life of Armidale Club who celebrated their 60th birthday.

Distinguished guests were many with Women’s Bowls NSW President Robyn Procter leading the way together with many teams from all clubs within and outside the District. Joining Robyn was Region 3 representative Elaine Radcliffe; Armidale NSW Board member, Nanette Jemmeson; CEO Patrick Crick and Past President Terry Ogilvie.

The Auditorium was beautifully set up with a blue and gold theme and wonderful hand made centre pieces by Robyn Clutterbuck. The top table also had beautiful floral decorated programme covers and cards, all of which were the handiwork of Robyn Conyers. Laminated place mats depicting photographs of past Presidents were made by Dawn Full. Two store models were dressed in old white bowling uniforms.

To commence the day, a Guard of Honour was formed on the front green and all bowlers welcomed President Robyn and then adjourned to the Auditorium to enjoy a sumptuous morning tea. One game of fours with 14 ends was played in the

morning with President Robyn sending the first bowl down. After the game, the twenty two teams representing clubs from Inverell, Glen Innes, Delungra, Kootingal, South Tamworth, Walcha, Uralla, Guyra, ExService’s and Armidale filled the Auditorium and enjoyed a delicious lunch. The speeches that followed were informative, varied and interesting and then Presidents Robyn and Ursula O’Connell (Dos) exchanged customary gifts.

The winners for the day was an Armidale team, J. Carey, G. Holmes, D. Tremayne with R. Slattery from Glen Innes filling in, received their prizes which were donated and presented by three sisters who were the daughters of Foundation member, P. Veale. Consolation prize went to a Glen Innes team, M. Ross, I. Dawson, J. Newsome, J. McGoldrick. Merit badge recipients were D. O’Connell, E. Witherdin, R. Clutterbuck, G. Holmes.

President Dos in her summary speech, thanked everyone for attending and especially all the workers for their wonderful efforts to make the day a success.

Presidents Robyn and Dos cutting cake

“To commence the day, a Guard of Honour was formed on the front green and all bowlers welcomed President Robyn”

MILTON ULLADULLA PINK DAY FOR CANCER

Pink was the theme for the mixed day, which was a fund raising event for Cancer Research.

To highlight the occasion, those present wore something pink to remind them of cancer, which has struck so many people.

The morning commenced with a very tasty morning tea of cakes and sandwiches, which were donated by a number of players. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

A box for donations was provided and was very well supported.

must go to Margaret Lynn for donating a beautiful handmade patchwork quilt.

When President Kath opened the day the day was fine. However, after eight ends, the heavens opened and down came the rain.

Outdoor play was suspended, but the spirit of the day continued indoors. The raffle prizes were all donated, but a special thanks

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, members of both the Men and Ladies Clubs, not forgetting their friends and families, a magnificent sum of $1,740 was raised.

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// SPECIAL DAYS

(l-r) P. Frewin, J. Crawford, L. Swales

(l–r) P. Hockings, W. Collins, P. Body

(l–r) S. O’Keefe, A. Stephens, J. MacAndrew

GOSFORD

TUNCURRY PRESIDENT’S DAY

WENTWORTH LEAGUES CLUB PRESIDENT’S DAY

Gosford City celebrated their 75th Birthday and President Judith Crawford’s Day last November. President Judith escorted the NSW and District visitors through a guard of honour on their arrival.

Tuncurry President’s Day was held on October 23, where a guard of honour was formed for Wilma Collins. Special guests included State Match Chair Pam Hockings, Paula Body and Julie Scott from Lower North Coast District, Forster Club President Claire Fletcher, together with representatives from the men’s club and other clubs within the District. Patron Roe Ives (98 years young) and Life Member Signe Meehan also attended.

On October 23, 2014 President Ann Stephens welcomed over 70 guests to help her celebrate her third year as President. President Ann introduced the official representatives from Women’s Bowls NSW, Sue O’Keefe; Mitchell District’s, Jan MacAndrew and Pat Nichols; Mark Sheridan, Ian McCann and Adam Cormack from Wenty Leagues plus Sponsors and representatives from the Men’s Bowling Club

Photographs were taken behind the ‘75’ on the green from the roof of the Club followed by a delicious morning tea, served by K Arnott and her kitchen staff.

After a short game of bowls, another guard of honour was formed for the guests of honour to go into lunch. The room was beautifully decorated with hydrangeas as they are the favourite flower of President Judith.

Lunch was served and presentations made to F. Brown, H. Morris, C. Ross, J. Tyler. Both cakes were cut by President Lesley and President Judith.

Valerie Costello cut the Gosford City cake helped by past Presidents. Sincere thanks were expressed to Dora Bailey for all her hard work in organising a very important and successful day.

Everyone went happily home after a rousing war cry of ‘Aussie-Aussie-Aussie”.

Special mention to Rose who received her first and only Merit pin and was very thrilled. Merit pins were also presented to Daphne Moy, Marie Masters, Sharon Newcomb and Giesla Crump. After morning tea a short friendly game of bowls was played before a lovely lunch.

Congratulations Wilma we do hope you enjoyed your special day.

After a delightful morning tea, cards were called for a short game. When the ladies went out onto the greens, they were delighted to discover there were gifts for all the bowlers. The day was warm and sunny and after several ends, guests were happy to return to the club for cool refreshments.

The Club and tables were beautifully decorated with blue and white balloons, lovely flowers and a small gift for each guest. A delicious three course lunch was served by Club staff and during the meal lots of speeches and toasts were made.

President Ann was helped by Sue O’Keefe and Jan MacAndrew to cut the beautiful chocolate cake which was then distributed to all the guests as dessert.

Merit badges were presented to four ladies by Sue O’Keefe, who thanked them for their hard work and commitment to their Club.

President Ann then thanked everyone who had helped to make it such a special day for her and wished all a safe journey home.

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Bowls Matters January – February 2015

WINGHAM 60TH BIRTHDAY Wingham ladies celebrated 60 years of bowling on Thursday, November 20.

The Club was actually formed on December 1 in 1952, but not affiliated until July 1, 1954.

A game of 14 end social bowls was played, however, it was an extremely hot day and just having to venture outside for the photo was uncomfortable to say the least.

On display was an enlarged vintage black and white photo of the lady bowlers taken in 1964; all 93 bowlers all in their white uniforms. Lady bowlers’ uniforms have certainly come a long way in terms of colour and styles.

Then it was inside for a beautiful lunch, beverages, followed by the cutting of delicious birthday cake.

Despite the number of bowlers decreasing over the years, the current members still love their bowls and are very friendly.

ROSELANDS LYNN SMITH OVER 60’S LADIES PAIRS CLASSIC

(l-r) M. Hangan, B. Herbertson, J. Rolph, L. Smith Three beautiful sunny days, September 24-26, made the Lynn Smith Over 60’s Ladies Pairs Classic a perfect reason for a successful tournament. It was three days of a very enjoyable experience for the 120 lady bowlers who attended from 38 Bowling Clubs throughout NSW. They came from as far north as Kotara, as far west as Goulburn and as far south as Bomaderry. This is the 8th year of the Classic and Lantern Club; Roselands was the venue for the first time in the brand new club replacing Roselands Bowling Club.

This competition fills a niche in the bowling calendar for the senior lady bowlers who are over the age of 60.

The sponsors were Lakemba Bowling Club Benevolent Foundation (represented by Mrs. Maisie Hangan) and Lantern Club.

The Lakemba Foundation has been the major sponsors for the past 8 years and will continue in 2015.

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THE WINNERS WERE:

1st Rolph/Herbertson (Merrylands) (6W +31) 2nd Jones/Skeers (Merrylands/ Toongabbie) (6W + 24) 3rd Palmer/Palmer (sisters from Neutral Bay) (6W + 13) 4th Clarke/Byrne (Northmead) (5W + 20) 5th McCabe/Harman (Kotara) ((5W +14) 6th Conlon/Flook (Camden) (5W + 4) 7th Austen/Glen (Kurri Kurri) (4W + 19) The hard work of the Tournament Director Mark Galvin (also the Head Greenkeeper) and Elizabeth McFarland (Bankstown Sports) was much appreciated. The staff of Lantern Club and the members of Roselands Flames are to be congratulated.

(l-r) L. Swales, J. Henderson, P. Frewin

WYONG Over 120 members and guests were welcomed by President Judy Henderson to the 90th Birthday Celebrations at Wyong on Thursday, September 25.

Special Guests, Lesley Swales (NSW Bowls Representative), Pat Frewin (CCDWBA President) and Robyne Cosgrove (Region 6 Representative) were present as were representatives from WRLC (Rip Taylor), Wyong Men’s Bowling Club (Les Hannah) and Bay Bowlers (Adrian Last). Life Member, Joan Williams was present but unfortunately June Calvert was unable to attend. Past Presidents, Joyce Grace, Edith Walkington, Enid Thearle and Barbara Jansen were all present.

A booklet outlining the history of the Club with photos and newspaper articles was presented to everyone. The Results Section of The Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate – 1924 – read: “HAMILTON LADIES v WYONG Three rinks from Hamilton Ladies Club visited Wyong on Wednesday and had a most enjoyable outing.” Wyong ladies aren’t named but won the day with a score of 76 – 54.

A beautiful meal, prepared by caterers and served by the ladies of the 90th Birthday Committee, was followed by the usual series of short but sincere toasts and responses. A very large Birthday Cake was cut by President Judy with the assistance of NSW Bowls Representative Lesley Swales and CCD President Pat Frewin.

Following the formalities, the music started and much fun and laughter was had by all.

Congratulations must go to the 90th Birthday Committee, set up specifically for the organisation of this wonderful day.

The food was excellent, the Club looked amazing, the entertainment was terrific and everyone had a great time.

Looking through old photographs showing through the history of the Club, questions were raised as to what the ladies of 1924 would have thought of the game today and the 90th celebration.

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// SPECIAL DAYS // CLUB SPOTLIGHT:

SOUTH COOGEE

Adele Donnelly (right) presenting her trophy to 2014 Winner Betty Jaramaz (left)

FORESTVILLE R.S.L. 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADELE DONNELLY DAY Adele Donnelly joined Forestville R.S.L in 1977 and she is a very popular and valued member of the Club.

In 1985, when Adele was President, she introduced a special singles competition for bowlers who have been playing for 4 years or less. This annual event provides a fantastic opportunity for newer bowlers to play 2 singles matches competing against players of a similar standard.

This year’s Adele Donnelly Day was held on September 18 and marked the 30th Anniversary of the event. What a great achievement! Congratulations to the 2014 Winner Betty Jaramaz, 2nd place Barbara Blundell and 3rd place Bev Brown.

As usual Adele ended the day with a delicious afternoon tea for all the players, helpers and spectators.

In 2010 Adele was bestowed Life Membership of Forestville RSL WBC and she was also appointed Patron of the Club, a position which she still holds.

The Club sincerely thanks Adele for her generosity and continuing interest, particularly to new players.

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Some of South Coogee’s bowlers enjoying a Christmas get together.

The first new women’s bowling club to open for many years in the Eastern Suburbs District has been up and running for a few months now.

When the Maroubra Bowling Club was no longer able to afford the upkeep of the greens the men’s and women’s clubs had a series of meetings to decide what to do. It was decided to approach other local clubs to see if any would be interested in taking new members and South Coogee Bowling Club came to the party. Almost the entire membership transferred and was warmly welcomed by the existing members and management.

As there was not a women’s bowling club every assistance was given to register one, so now we are the South Coogee W.B.C. and gaining new members weekly. We will be entering teams in all District events and have sides in the 2015 Pennants Grades 3 & 4.

All social bowls events are mixed and dress is neat casual. We are also lucky to have some very experienced coaches who are always willing to help. Our aim is to have fun and make friends.

With the help of the District President and Secretary we hope to try some new ideas later in the year.

Almost the entire membership transferred and was warmly welcomed by the existing members and management.

Bowls Matters January – February 2015

// MEET A BOWLER

Jackie Trembath SUTHERLAND Jackie Trembath is the Meet a Bowler for the January/February issue of Bowls Matters.

Jackie is a Member of Sutherland and has been married for 57 years to husband Owen who proposed 6 months after meeting her.

She has two sons and two grandchildren.

On behalf of the Magazine Committee I would like to thank Jackie for agreeing to becoming “Bowler of the month”

Jackie, how long have you been bowling?

I joined bowling in 1979, so have now been bowling for 35 years.

Please tell us how you came to be interested in bowling and what keeps you going on playing?

Miranda RSL Bowling Club advertised in the local paper that they were having bowls lessons and invited anyone who was interested to come along and give it a try.

So my neighbour and I went along to give it a go and see how easy it was to play.

What is your bowling club?

I belong to Sutherland Women’s Bowling Club which is situated in Kirrawee.

Can you tell us a bit about your club and district?

We have approximately 130 members at present. We play both Tuesday and Thursdays, and have about 40 members ring in to play on these days. Some of these members also play on Saturday if the men have green space for them. We have some younger members join who are very keen and have been entering both club and district events and doing well in both.

The district is known as the Sutherland

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Shire District and we are Region 13. We are in the Cronulla area south of Sydney. The club usually enter grades one to four in the Pennants and over the past couple of years grades 3 of 4 have played in the State play off’s so we’re very proud of the club.

What size and colour are your bowls?

I have been playing with Greenmaster Super 10 Premiers for the past two years and I am very pleased with them. They are pink with white speckle and are size 3 which I have always played with, which some people are surprised by because of the size of my hand.

What do you enjoy doing apart from bowls?

Apart from bowls I like to keep in touch with family and friends. I love to knit, read a good book and I’m also involved with my local church.

What are some of the funny things that have happened since you started bowling?

I didn’t actually see this one, but heard of it.

A mixed game of bowls was being played and it became quite hot so a male member decided to pull the sun shades across for comfort and as he did so his pants fell down to the ground, fortunately he remembered to don his underpants. One day we were playing a social game and a newer member was wondering why her feet felt different when she played her bowls. Eventually she had a look down to discover she was wearing odd shoes, being the good sport that she was we all had a good laugh together and naturally never failed to remind her when the chance arouse.

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 am lucky to live in the beautiful Sutherland Shire, surrounded by water and have a share of green vegetation. We are about 40 Kilometres from Sydney Business District which we can access by train in about 40 minutes.

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In 2014 I was thrilled and delighted to be nominated for and given Life Membership of the club

What makes you proud to be a bowler?

I think that would be because of the wonderful friendships and the camaraderie you form with both the members of your own club as well as members from other clubs and districts. Bowls is such a leveller you bowl like a champion one day and can tear your hair out with frustration the next.

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.

I love the competitive side of bowls and have only belonged to the one club. So far I have been lucky enough to win the club Major Singles 9 times, Pairs 6 times, Triples 7 times, Fours 5 times and have had some successes at District level the highlight being runner up in the singles event in 2004 after being at the hospital all the previous night with my husband who had had an accident falling out of bed.

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I have also enjoyed working for my club and have held all positions except Secretary and Bowls Organiser which is now Match Committee.

In 2014 I was thrilled and delighted to be nominated for and given Life Membership of the club and as at present we can only have three Life Members at one time it was especially sweet. I still enjoy doing what I can for the club and at present I am on the Selection Committee of the Sutherland District and have been since 2004.

Have you had any challenges in your bowling career?

I think my biggest challenge and disappointment was in 1990 when I was playing with my friend and partner Moreen Dellow in the final of the State Pairs at Brighton Bowling Club. I couldn’t for the life of me master those greens and gave her no help. Needless to say we didn’t win and became the runners up. Even to this day I regret that I let her down in such an important event.

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What information would you give to a newer bowler to help them along?

Remember you have the advantage of having a trained coach who is always there for you. If you are unsure of anything go back and ask for advice or tips. Play lead for as long as possible – a good lead is invaluable and also good for singles games. When playing in team games wait for instructions from your skip, don’t walk onto the mat with your mind made up as to what shot you think should be played.

She has her plans and stategy and now and then that short bowl she just played is on purpose, hopefully a good blocker. Most importantly go out and enjoy your game, you can only do the best you can on the day.

When I joined bowls we didn’t have trained coaches, usually one of the men gave up his time to coach. My coach was Monty Perry, his advice one day was “when you deliver your bowl walk forward as part of your delivery if you don’t I will poke you on the back with my walking stick.” I only walked back twice, that poke hurt too much.

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Around the Greens

Steering Committee LADIES SATURDAY TRIPLES

Saturday Triples winners (l-r): A. Hart, M. Mihaere, B. Pendleton (Ashfield), R. Procter (President)

Seven zones played this year, and a total of 96 teams entered, (104 teams last year). This event was initiated by Petersham Women’s Bowling Club in 2000. Their zone name, Inner West, with three clubs involved.

Late Chairperson, Margaret Osborne, would be pleased to see the Saturday Triples still being played. The late Lenore Dunn, a Past State President, was also instrumental in furthering the Saturday Triples since its inception and encouraged junior bowlers and players in the workforce to play these Saturday games, which commence at 9.00 a.m. The Annual Winner’s Trophy was donated by Lenore and all players appreciate the results of her foresight. The Runner-up Trophy was donated by Margaret Borgenicht, a previous Chair of State Match Committee.

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Inner West – played June 14 to July 19 – 16 teams, 18 ends – won by Christine Nicholls, Marie Whitbread and Shirley Hines, “Shirl’s Girls”, Lidcombe.

Too Hot To Trot – played February 1 and 8, two games of 11 ends each day – 13 teams – won by Anthea Hart, Bev Pendleton, Maelene Mihaere, Ashfield.

Eastern Suburbs – played August 2 to September 2 – 13 teams, 21 ends – won

by Liz Faunex (Maroubra), Denise Harrison and Carol Macbeth (both AlexandriaErskineville) “Erko Angels”.

Northern Suburbs – played June 22 to July 13 – 8 teams, 21 ends – won by Judi Elliot (Denistone), Shoshana Werner (Diamond Bay), Dafna Orbach (St. Johns Park).

Gosford Waters – played August 2 to September 2 – 12 teams, 15 ends – won

by Helen Morris, Carol Ross, Freda Brown, “Spot On”, Gosford City.

North Western – played August 9 to September 13 – 16 teams, 17 ends – won

by Shylie Little, Helen Wiessner, Hazel Turner, Castle Hill.

Western Suburbs – played March 1 to March 28 – 18 teams, 18 ends – won by Maureen Randell, Kerry Farrell, Willow Fong, “Merry Maidens”, Merrylands.

Southern Tablelands did not hold a competition this year and will not be holding future competitions.

The proposed Illawarra zone, with all games to be played at Fairy Meadow, did not hold a competition.

Too Hot To Trot has now disbanded – the $100 balance held by that zone was donated to Bowl for Others.

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Around the Greens

BLACKET-WHITEMAN SHIELD CONTESTED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2014 AT BATHURST CITY BOWLING CLUB

The Blacket-Whiteman Friendship Shield is contested each year in November between Mid West, Canobolas and Western Regions of New South Wales and was first introduced to the three Regions in 1963. The Shield was donated by Elma Blacket from either the Canobolas or Mid West District as a friendship and competition Shield to be contested between the Western, Canobolas and Mid West Regions of Women’s Bowls NSW. A Committee was formed from each District to select the thirty two players from their District, totalling ninety six players plus

officials who contest the event each year. It is usually played the first week in November.

Eily Whiteman was a foundation member of Bathurst City W.B.C and her name was added to the Shield in 1972 and from this date was known as the Blacket Whiteman Shield. Eily Whiteman was a five times winner of the Bathurst City Singles Championship and won the Country Singles Championship and was runner up in the State Singles in 1962.

In 1987 Eily was honoured with the Order of Australia for Services to Sport.

Taken from the History of Western District, “In November 1968 the Shield was played at Bathurst City. Cost of lunch and afternoon tea was $1.00. We have certainly come a long way since 1968”. What would one get for $1.00 today, probably half a cup of tea or coffee.

These two great ladies have passed away and it was decided by the three Districts to continue with the Blacket Whiteman Shield in memory of these two lady bowlers who had given so much of their time and energy to the wonderful game of bowls.

“The winners of each zone played the quarter-finals and semi-finals on Saturday, November 8, at Marrickville Bowling Club.”

The winners of each zone played the quarter-finals and semi-finals on Saturday, November 8, at Marrickville Bowling Club.

The results of the morning games were Northern Suburbs over Inner West, Too Hot To Trot over North Western, Eastern Suburbs over Gosford Waters.

The results of the afternoon games were Too Hot To Trot over Northern Suburbs, and Western Suburbs won over Eastern Suburbs.

The final, three-bowl Triples and 21 ends, was played on Sunday morning, November 9, and was won by Too Hot To Trot zone, Anthea Hart, Bev Pendleton, Maelene Mihaere, (Ashfield), over Maureen Randell, Saylee Jones (Sub), Kerry Farrell, (Merrylands). Kerry played Skip as Willow Fong was unable to play. The standard of play for all games was very high and supporters enjoyed such good bowling.

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We were honoured to have State President, Robyn Procter, attend the final play-off, and we thank her for her attendance and support. President Robyn presented the Winner and Runner-up Trophies.

Encouragement Awards are given to teams with an under five year player, a junior or a worker. Some zones have regular teams who play each year and they have a Most Improved Award.

We thank our Umpires, Shirley Lowe, from E.B.P. Sports, and Dennis Thomson from Marrickville Bowling Club.

Sue O’Connell from Castle Hill, has acted as Secretary this year, and is now standing down as Sue took the position for a year only. We thank Sue for her good work.

Sherron Wilson will be assisting for the time being in this position.

At the Zone Play-offs at Marrickville, all Zone winners were canvassed with 21 ends being played – the players voted for 18 ends to be played next year.

Each Zone Committee organises their events, conditions of play, arranging the venues and an Umpire, and we thank those Committees for their good results, as they work independent of their Club.

Sponsorships are obtained by some Zones, and weekly raffles also go towards the trophy monies.

If anyone is interested in starting another Zone, please contact Gladys Barnes, 9799 1052.

G. Barnes Chairperson

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Regional Results REGION 1 V REGION 2

REGIONAL NEWS: INTER REGION GAMES

Region Games held at Maclean between Region 1 & Region 2. 32 bowlers from each Region competed over two days with Region 1 taking the honours. The games were played in great spirit and all participants enjoyed the company and the good bowls.

The inter region games between Region 10 and 11 was held at the Junee Bowling Club on Monday and Tuesday November 10 and 11, 2014, which commenced with a welcome afternoon tea on Monday. Two games of 21 ends were played on Tuesday, at the completion of Tuesday bowls Region 10 was 37 shots up. The final day of two games of 12 ends saw Region 10 slightly increase their lead. The final result was Region 10: 767 and Region 11: 725.

A very sincere and hearty thanks to the Junee Lady Bowlers for such excellent catering for this event.

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Bowls Matters January – February 2015

// District Association News RIVERINA Results at District level: Singles: P. Beckwith (Commercial Albury) runner Up: J. Methven (Commercial Albury) Pairs: M. James, P. Beckwith (s) (Commercial Albury) Triples: J. Cookson, P. Cheney, P. Steyns (s) (Holbrook) Fours: M. Holt, I. Mitchell, L. Brown, J. Merkel (s) (Culcairn)

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Riverina District P. Beckwith (Commercial Albury) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Riverina District (l-r) M. James, P. Beckwith (Commercial Albury) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Riverina District (l-r) J. Cookson, P. Cheney, P. Steyns (Holbrook)

PHOTO 4: Fours winners at Riverina District (l-r) M. Holt, Over 60s Fours: M. Hemphill, I. Mitchell, L. Brown, J. Merkel K. Baggeridge, F. McDonnell, (Culcairn) H. Sims (s) (Commercial PHOTO 5: Over 60’s fours Albury) winners at Riverina District (l-r) Pennant 2: M. James, M. Hemphill, K. Baggeridge, C. Coster, F. McDonnell, F. McDonnell, H. Sims P. Beckwith (s) F. Warren, (Commercial Albury) R. Newman, M. Bruce, PHOTO 6: Grade 3 Pennant A. Harvey (s) (Commercial winners at Riverina District (l-r) Albury – Gold) A. Wild, N. Fellows, J. McKenzie, M. Booth, J. Osteraas, Pennant 3: (North G. Cullen, J. Pressnell, Albury) A. Wild, N. Fellows, S. Rowland (North Albury) J. McKenzie, M. Booth (s) J. Osteraas, G. Cullen, PHOTO 7: Grade 4 Pennant J. Pressnell, S. Rowland (s) winners at Riverina District (l-r) S. Salomon, F. White, Pennant 4: S. Salomon, J. Lieschke, M. Ryan, F. White, J. Lieschke, M. Ryan S. Thurley, C. Barnes, (s) S. Thurley (s), C. Barnes, J. Cruickshank, M. Hemphill J. Cruickshank, (Commercial Albury – Gold) M. Hemphill (Commercial PHOTO 8: Riverina Albury – Gold) District Shield winners (l-r) Riverina District Shield S. Salomon, K. Habermann, Winners: S. Salomon, H. Sims, V. Gherashe K. Habermann, (Commercial Albury) H. Sims, V. Gherashe (s) (Commercial Albury) PHOTO 9: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Riverina District (l-r) M. James C. Coster, F. McDonnell, P. Beckwith (s) F. Warren, R. Newman, M. Bruce, A. Harvey (s) (Commercial Albury – Gold)

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 2015

FEBRUARY – JUNE 2015

JULY – NOVEMBER 2015

DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

FEB 16

Maclean

Lee McKay

JUL 7 – 8

Coffs Harbour Ex-Services

C Tapper

Major/Minor Fours

6647 6690

Beautizone Fours Carnival

6651 7914

Blacktown Workers

J Reynolds

Gladesville

Stella McFarlane

Mixed Fours Carnival

9837 5676

Gala Day

9817 4047

Dural Country Club

E Bromley

Pre Pennant Carnival

9651 4160

South Cronulla

L Lowder

Fours Carnival

9523 0702

FEB 23

FEB 23

FEB 27

MAR 23

APR 4

APR 13

APR 13

APR 20

APR 27

MAY 4

MAY 20

JUN 15

JUN 2628

JUN 29

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Coffs Harbour Ex-Services C Tapper Under 8yrs Triples

6651 7914

Port Macquarie

C White

Easter Pairs Carnival

6583 5060

Engadine

C Pike

Engadine Charity Fours Carnival

9520 6395

Umina Beach

L Cooper

Turn Around Triples

0419 433 590

Taren Point

B Holden

2 Bowl Triples

9522 3622

West Pennant Hills

A Lucietto

Koala Carnival

9875 1464

Beecroft

L Thornewell

Beecroft Gala Triples Carnival

0424 291 549

Carlingford

J Turner

Ladies Turn Around Triples

0438 415 576

Taren Point

B Holden

Under 5 year Pairs

9522 3622

Port Macquarie

C Buchanan

Mixed Pairs Tournament

6583 1153

Yamba

R Martin

Yamba Blue Pacific Pairs

66457565

JUL 27

JUL 27-29 Umina Beach

AUG 10

AUG 26

SEP 7

L Cooper

Kingfisher Carnival

0419 433 590

Yamba

R Martin

Yamba Blue Pacific Fours

66457565

Carlingford

L Rynehart

Ladies Pairs Carnival

9873 5573

Taren Point

B Holden

Charity Day Open Fours

9522 3622

SEP 12-13 Parkes

SEP 15

M Riordan

Classic Pairs

6862 5313

Umina Beach

L Cooper

Charity Day

0419 433 590

SEP 19-20 West Tamworth

SEP 20

H King

City of Lights Carnival

6765 8205

Beecroft

L Thornewell

Beecroft Under 5’s Carnival

0424 291 549

SEP 21-22 Port Macquarie

OCT 7

NOV 5

NOV 24

C White

Versatility Fives Carnival

6583 5060

Carlingford

L Rynehart

Ladies 5 years & Under Pairs Carnival

9873 5573

Molong

M Adams

Blackett/Whiteman Shield

6366 8045

Port Macquarie

C White

Encouragement Day

6583 5060

Bowls Matters January – February 2015

Club Championships & Competitions ARMIDALE EX-SERVICES Major Singles: K. Porter, Pairs: K. Porter, M. Drozdowski, Triples: K. Fittler, E. Brunner, E. Clarke, Fours: K. Fittler, E. Brunner, E. Clarke, B. Johnson Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): K. Porter, M. Drozdowski, K. Fittler, E. Brunner, E. Clarke, B. Johnson (Armidale Ex-Services)

ARMIDALE Major Singles: D. O’Connell Runner Up: J. Hoenger Pairs: L. Halloran, L. Radlingmayr Triples: D. Moloney, J. Hoenger, D. O’Connell Fours: L. Halloran, L. Radlingmayr, J. Gossip, I. Myhill Minor Singles: F. Bourke Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): J. Hoenger, D. Moloney, L. Radlingmayr, F. Bourke, I. Myhill, J. Gossip, D. O’Connell Front: L. Halloran (Armidale)

ASQUITH Major Singles - Winner: S. Friedlander Runner - Up: J. Bennett Pairs: J. Bennett, V. Henderson Triples: K. Masters, D. Johns, S. Friedlander Fours: L. Bulmer, N. Crump, M. Khamis, B. Davis Pennant 1: N. Crump, S. Andrew, B. Davis, J. Wilson, J. Bennett, S. Friedlander, M. Khamis, H. Maloney Minor Singles: A. Hedger Photo: Front (l–r): M. Khamis, J. Bennett, S. Friedlander, A. Hedger; Back (l–r): N. Crump, V. Henderson, L. Bulmer, B. Davis, K. Masters, D. Johns (Asquith)

BANKSTOWN SPORTS WBC Major Singles: M. Puntillo Pairs: E. McFarland, V. Lowe Triples: E. Attard, P. Long, M. Puntillo Fours: E. Attard, V. Lowe, M. Puntillo, E. McFarland Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): M. Puntillo, E. McFarland, V. Lowe, E. Attard, P. Long (Bankstown Sports)

BEECROFT Major Singles: J. Morris Pairs: M. Ward, M. Rocher Triples: J. Dobrovits, C. Saville, J. Thorp Fours: G. Harrison, L. Thornewell, J. Harshorn, M. Gray Minor Singles: L. Thornewell Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): J. Morris, L. Thornewell, M. Ward, M. Rocher, C. Saville, J. Dobrovits, J. Thorp, G. Harrison, J. Hartshorn, M. Gray (Beecroft)

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Club Championships & Competitions BELROSE Major Singles: M. Treadwell Pairs: M. Treadwell, R. Gibb Triples: D. Menzies, J. Gordon, N. Flakelar Fours: D. Menzies, R. Gibb, L. Needs, M. Brady Minor Singles: C. Keech Consistency: R. Gibb Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners Back (l-r) D. Menzies, N. Flakelar, J. Gordon, C. Keech, Front (l-r) M. Treadwell, R. Gibb, L. Needs, M. Brady (Belrose)

BERKELEY SPORTS Singles: J. Baldock Runner-up: M. Riley Pairs: M. Riley, M. Crewdson Triples: L. Walsh, F. Kay, C. Roach Fours: L. Massey, B. Anderson, B. Bruce, F. Butson Photo: Club Championship Singles Winner: J. Baldock (Berkeley Sports)

BEXLEY Major Singles: B. Owen Runner Up: C. Martin Pairs: E. Becker, I. McDonnell Triples: H. Mounsey, E. Lam, B. Harris Fours: E. Moore, L. McCain, E. Lam, B. Owen Photo: Club championship and competition winners front (l-r) E. Moore, E. Becker, L. McCain Back (l-r) H. Mounsey, E. Lam, I. McDonnell, B. Harris, B. Owen (Bexley)

BOWRAL Major Singles Winner: F. Post Runner Up: J. Allen Pairs: J. Tucker, G. Fraser Triples: R. South, N. Pope, F. Jones Senior Fours: J. Tucker, R. South, M. Williams, F. Post Minor Singles Winner: H. Lees Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): J. Allen, J. Tucker, R. South, G. Fraser, H. Lees, Front (l-r): F. Jones, F. Post, M. Williams, N. Pope (Bowral)

BLACK HEAD Major Singles: H. Bush Runner Up: D. Hinitt Pairs: G. Gleeson, C. Peters Triples: C. Hudson, D. Matheson, S. Barrett Fours: C. Hudson, D. Matheson, D. Hampson, S. Barrett Minor Singles: G. Jackson

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CAMDEN Major Singles: E. Smith Runner Up: B. Selems Pairs: P. Fenton, D. Morgan Triples: R. Homburg, P. Micallef, G. Murray Open Fours: D. Dallas, E. Smith, J. Conlon, J. Flook Minor Singles: G. Crouch Minor Pairs: W. Moffat, J. Flook Major Minor Pairs: J. Flook, G. Murray Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) E. Smith, D. Dallas, J. Flook, P. Micallef, G. Murray, W. Moffatt, Front (l-r) G. Crouch, J. Conlon, D. Morgan, P. Fenton, R. Homburg (Camden)

CANOWINDRA Major Singles: M. Baillie Runner Up: C. Crump Pairs: M. Gosper, C. Crump Triples: D. Slattery, N. Morrow, C. Crump Open Fours: S. O’Malveney, D. Bryant, C. Pickard, G. Haydon Minor Singles: C. Pickard Photo: Club Championships and Competition winners; Back (l-r) S. O’Malveney, D. Bryant, C. Pickard, G. Haydon, Front (l-r) M. Gosper, C. Crump (Canowindra)

CARLINGFORD Major Singles: L. Brownen Runner Up: J. Lane Pairs: L. Willmott, G. Grieves Triples: K. Walker, L. Willis, M. Simpson Open Four: F. Monk, L. Pincini, K. Uren, J. Turner Minor Singles: S. Quilkey Pennant 1: M. Mowbray, J. Harris, J. Lane, L. Brownen I. Harwin, L. Rynehart, G. Grieves, M. Simpson Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) L. Willmott, L. Pincini, F. Monk, G. Grieves, K. Uren, J. Turner, M. Simpson, L. Willis, L. Brownen (Insert S. Quilkey, K. Walker) (Carlingford)

CHARLESTOWN Major Singles: H. Wuro Runner Up: R. Namutwong Pairs: F. Wells, K. Shuttlewood Triples: J. Garyy, K. Shuttlewood, H. Wuro Open Fours: D. Cashman, N. Batterham, K. Clerke, D. Smith Minor Singles: V. Cleary Club Consistency: C. Atkins Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): H. Wuro, R. Namutwong, F. Wells, K. Shuttlewood, J. Garry, V. Cleary, Front (l-r): D. Cashman, N. Batterham, K. Clerke, D. Smith, C. Atkins (Charlestown)

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Club Championships & Competitions CHESTER HILL RSL Major Singles: J. Slater Pairs: N. Hams, R. Rochester Triples: S. Windschuttel, N. Glass, N. Cullen-Brown Fours: M. Graham, N. Hams, M. Sacqualini, J. Bruce Minor Singles: N. Glass Photo: Club Championship and Competition Winners: (l–r) Back: S. Windschuttel, N. Glass, M. Sacqualini, N. Cullen-Brown, (l–r) Front: M. Graham, R. Rochester, J. Bruce, E. Fitzpatrick, N. Hams, J. Slater (Chester Hill RSL)

COFFS HARBOUR EX-SERVICES Major Singles: E. Tindall Pairs: J. Flynn, D. Morley Triples: P. Russell, M. Mason, C. Tapper Open Fours: D. Allen, T. Foster, P. Garner, C. Tapper Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) J. Flynn, E. Tindall, C. Tapper, D. Morley, T. Foster, M. Mason, P. Garner, P. Russell, D. Allen (Coffs Harbour Ex Services)

CONDOBOLIN SPORTS Major Singles: P. Nicholl Pairs: J. Dodgson, P. Dimos Triples: J. Johnson, M. Scott, M. Dopper Fours: J. Fisk, H. Cannon, M. Scott, M. Dopper Minor Singles: J. Fisk Consistency Singles: P. Nicholl Handicap Singles: M. Dopper Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r) P. Nicholl, J. Johnson, J. Fisk, M. Dopper, J. Dodgson, H. Cannon, M. Scott (Condobolin Sports)

COWRA Major Singles: S. Bohanna Runner Up: N. Kurta Pairs: J. Kiernicki, S. Hubber Triples: B. Morgan, R. Oliver, J. Turnbull Fours: M. Nicholls, H. Winwood-Smith, B. Bundy, A. Castelli Minor Singles: J. Davies Minor Pairs: J. Davies, D. Presnell Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) B. Bundy, M. Nicholls, A. Castelli, D. Presnell, J. Davies, E. Bryant, Front (l-r) R. Oliver, S. Hubber, S. Bohanna, J. Kiernicki, H. WinwoodSmith (Cowra)

COONABARABRAN Major Singles: C. Wood Runner Up: J. Howard Pairs: J. Howard, O. Berney Triples: J. Howard, M. Harper, O. Berney Minor Singles: D. Spittles Consistency Singles: R. Bower Page 38

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CRONULLA Major Singles: M. Duckworth Runner Up: D. Burns Pairs: D. Taylor, J. Donald Triples: C. Breheny, K. Downs, J. Carr Open Fours: C. Breheny, C. Hall, S. Moorhouse, P. Farlow Minor Singles: K. Downs Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) M. Duckworth, C. Hall, S. Moorhouse, P. Farlow, C. Breheny, J. Carr, K. Downs, D. Taylor, J. Donald (Cronulla)

DAVISTOWN Major Singles: R. Blackwood Runner Up: J. Fletcher Minor Singles: J. Cooke Pairs: J. Cooke, J. Paviour-Smith Triples: J. Fletcher, A. Dixon, J. Paviour-Smith Fours: A. Clark, K. Hutchison, P. Price, R. Blackwood Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) J. Fletcher, K. Hutchison, R. Blackwood, J. Cooke, P. Price, J. Paviour-Smith, A. Clark (Insert: A. Dixon) (Davistown)

DEE WHY Major Singles: N. Crawshay Runner Up: J. Welsh Pairs: R. Courtney, J. Welsh Triples: S. Ewins, H. Kenny, S. Marshall Open Fours: J. Gayfer, T. Grace, S. Saunders, C. Turner Minor Singles – winner: S. Saunders Photo: (l–r):S. Marshall, T. Grace, S. Saunders, R. Courtney, J. Welsh, J. Gayfer, N. Crawshay, S. Ewins, H. Kenny, C. Turner (Dee Why)

DIGGERS AT THE ENTRANCE Major Singles: M. Deller Runner Up: N. Bolton-Wood Pairs: M. Deller, T. Leonard (s) Triples: B. Seabury, P. Porter, R. Wheeler (s) Open Fours: E. Peterson, S. Aquilina, M. Deller, T. Leonard (s) Minor Singles: J. Wilson Major Consistency: B. Seabury Minor Consistency: R. Shiels Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) R. Wheeler, B. Seabury, P. Porter, M. Deller, S. Aquilina, R. Shiels, E. Peterson, T. Leonard, J. Wilson (Diggers at the Entrance)

DOUBLE BAY Major Singles: M. Thatcher Runner Up: I. Kampel Pairs: P. Stein, B. Shotland Triples: B. Shur, G. Black, B. Shotland Open Fours: L. Judelman, B. Shur, K. Passman, B. Shotland Minor Singles: B. Hower Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) L. Judelman, B. Shur, K. Passman, B. Shotland, Front (l-r) G. Black, P. Stein, B. Hower (Double Bay)

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Club Championships & Competitions DUBBO CITY Major Singles: A. McMillan Runner-up: J. O’Connor Pairs: S. Hazelton, J. O’Connor Triples: M. Knaggs, H. Linnane H. Emblen Fours: P. Kilfoyle, B. Scott, M. Livermore, G. Jasprizza Minor Singles: E. Hands Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r) A. McMillan, J. O’Connor, S. Hazelton, H. Emblen, H. Linnane, M. Knaggs, P. Kilfoyle, B. Scott, M. Livermore, G. Jasprizza, E. Hands (Dubbo City)

DURAL COUNTRY CLUB Major Singles: E. Bromley Runner-up: R. Davidson Pairs: M. Saunders, L. Lesslie Triples: R. Cook, K. Turrell, P. Watson Fours: E. Bromley, M. Saunders, L. Lesslie, R. Davidson Minor Singles: D. Trovato Consistency: E. Whelan Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) R. Cook, L. Lesslie, M. Saunders, K. Turrell, Front (l-r) D. Trovato, P. Watson, E. Bromley. E. Whelan (Insert R. Davidson) (Dural CC)

ETTALONG MEMORIAL Major Singles: T. Osborne Pairs: S. Black, B. Jessup Triples: B. Campbell, R. Bates, L. Chivas Fours: R. Holden, V. Brownlie, L. Williams, T. Osborne Minor Singles: J. Hamill Consistency: R. Ednie Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Front Row Seated (l-r) R. Holden, V. Brownlie, L. Williams, T. Osborne, Second Row (l-r) B. Campbell, R. Bates, L. Chivas, S. Black, Back Row (l-r) J. Paris, D. Dillon, J. Hamill, (Ettalong Memorial)

EVANS HEAD Major Singles : G. Marczan Runner-up A. Peel Pairs: G. Marczan, M. Swanson Triples: H. Hardy, G. Marczan, M. Swanson Fours: H. Hardy, S. Parr, S. Crosby, B. Lee Minor Singles: J. Fernance Consistency: G. Marczan Major/Minor pairs: H. Hardy, M. Carey Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) J. Fernance, B. Lee, S. Crosby, S. Parr Front (l-r) M. Swanson, G. Marczan, H. Hardy, M. Carey (Evans Head)

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FORBES Major Singles: L. Burton Runner Up: R. Quinn Pairs: N. Girot, M. Everson Triples: P. Hodson, R. Quinn, L. Burton Open Fours: K. Frail, H. Prince, L. Simmonds, D. Rutherford Minor Singles: J. Girot Veteran’s Singles: M. Everson Under 70’s Singles: L. Burton Consistency Singles: L. Burton Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) K. Frail, H. Prince, L. Simmonds, D. Rutherford, P. Hodson, Front (l-r) N. Girot, M. Everson, L. Burton, R. Quinn, J. Girot (Forbes)

FORESTVILLE RSL Major Singles: S. Allen Runner up: J. Wood (daughter v mother) Pairs: B. Gattas, T. Carey Triples: T. Carey, K. King, M. North Fours: C. Hartley, B. Brown, A. Millynn, F. Butler Minor Singles: L. Foster Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): B. Gattas, M. North, K. King, S. Allen, F. Butler, Front (l-r): L. Foster, T. Carey, A. Millynn, C. Hartley, B. Brown (Forestville)

FORSTER Major Singles: S. Baldwin Pairs: B. James, J. Wall Triples: J. Wall, M. Salvia, L. Mazurek Fours: B. James, J. Scott, J. Campbell, H. Davies Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): S. Baldwin, J. Campbell, L. Mazurek, J. Wall, J. Scott, B. James, M. Salvia, (Insert: H. Davies) (Forster)

GLADESVILLE Major Singles: L. MacDonald Pairs: E. Meagher, F. Bosward Triples: R. Ellis, M. Farthing, F. Bosward Fours: E. Craven, L. McIntosh, B. Paterson, F. Bosward Minor Singles: R. Ellis Consistency: C. Bambach Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners, back (l-r): M. Farthing, C. Bambach, E. Meagher middle row (l-r): L. MacDonald, E. Craven front row (l-r): B. Paterson, R. Ellis, F. Bosward (Insert: L. McIntosh) (Gladesville)

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Club Championships & Competitions GORDON Major singles: B. Maas Runner Up: R. Howard Pairs: H. Stromsmoe, B. Nelson Triples: R. Howard, C. Ryan, B. Nelson Fours: K. Miniter, S. Riley, R. Howard, G. Loughnan Minor singles: M. Stubley Consistency: S. Hashimoto Photo: Club Championship and Competition Winners; Back (l-r) C. Ryan, G. Loughnan, K. Miniter, Front (l-r) B. Nelson , H. Stromsmoe, B. Maas, R. Howard, S. Hashimoto, (Gordon)

GOSFORD CITY Major Singles: H. Scutts Pairs: S. Lindsay, H. Cruden Triples: J. Tyler, S. Lindsay, H. Cruden Fours: E. Paterson, U. Fialla, P. Clark, V. Birtwistle Minor Singles: P. Drew Minor Pairs: B. Woodbury, S. Berry Consistency Singles: H. Cruden Major/Minor Pairs: T. Habkouk, F. Brown Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) B. Woodbury, S. Berry, F. Brown, J. Tyler, S. Lindsay, E. Pataterson, U. Fialla, P. Clark, V. Birtwistle, Front (l-r) T. Habkouk, H. Cruden, H. Scutts, P. Drew (Gosford City)

GOULBURN RAILWAY Major Singles: J. Cooke Runner Up, H. Thornton Pairs: M. Lawless, H. Thornton Triples: M. Lawless, B. Edwards, J. Cooke Fours: K. Marshall, M. Lawless, H. Thornton, J. Cooke Minor Singles: E. Rice Minor Pairs: J. McCullen Three Bowl Pairs: F. Moran, D. Wilson Consistency: M. Lawless Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): D. Wilson, F. Moran, H. Thornton, J. McCullen, K. Marshall, M. Lawless, B. Edwards, J. Cooke (Goulburn Railway)

GRAFTON Major Singles: A. Williams Pairs: D. Rapley, R. Foley Triples: A. Williams, A. Bowling, J. McWaters Fours: A. Williams, A. Bowling, L. Robertson. J. Pugh Minor Singles: J. Morrissey Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): R. Foley, D. Rapley, L. Robertson, A. Bowling, J. McWaters, Front (l-r): J. Pugh, A. Williams and J. Morrissey (Grafton)

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GREENLEES PARK Major Singles: R. Lightfoot Runner Up: M. Truesdale Pairs: J. Young, R. Lightfoot Triples: P. Stewart, J. Young, R. Lightfoot Fours: P. Stewart, J. Young, G. Barnes, R. Lightfoot Minor Singles: D. Cooper Consistency Singles: J. Young Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): D. Cooper, R. Lightfoot, G. Barnes, J. Young, P. Stewart (Greenlees Park)

GUNNEDAH SERVICES Major Singles: N. Ryman Pairs: G. Hatch and P. Langens Triples: G. Coddington, J. Sills, N. Ryman Fours: M. Capezio, H. Eveleigh, G. Jaeger, R. Fordham Minor Singles: L. Kleinschafer Consistency Singles: N. Ryman Consistency Pairs: P. Steele, J. Sills Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r): G. Coddington, J. Sills, N. Ryman, G. Hatch, P. Langens (Gunnedah Services)

HAY Major Singles: R. Beckwith Runner Up: B. Cresswell Pairs: P. Wood, L. Hurst Triples: P. Hurst, V. Lugsdin, P. Wood Fours: I. Gash, V. Lugsdin, B. Cresswell, L. Hurst Photo: (l-r): B. Cresswell, P. Wood, R. Beckwith (Hay)

HAZELBROOK Major Singles: I. Hurley Runner Up: A. Preston Pairs: P. Leverton, N. Fairall Triples: F. Arnold, A. Preston, C. Warburton Minor Singles: L. Lennox Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) A. Preston, L. Lennox, C. Warburton, N. Fairall, I. Hurley, F. Arnold, P. Leverton (Hazelbrook)

HUNTERS HILL Major Singles Winner: K. Saggers Runner Up: P. Gore Pairs: P. Gore, J. Doyle Triples: P. Gore, G. Blunt, J. Doyle Open Fours: B. Jackson, V. Elias, B. Gibson, M. Giddens Minor Singles Winner: P. Haddon Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): M. Giddens, G. Blunt, K. Saggers, P. Gore, Front (l-r): P. Haddon, V. Elias, J. Doyle (Hunters Hill)

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Club Championships & Competitions JUNEE EX-SERVICES Major Singles: M. Cochrane Runner Up: A. Bruce Pairs: M. Cochrane, A. Orr (s) Minor Singles: A. Orr Consistency: P. McLaren

KEMPSEY HEIGHTS Major Singles: C. Melody Runner Up: J. Hollis Pairs: W. Fittock, M. Kolosque Triples: E. Swain, A. Fisher, L. Saul Open Fours: S. Wade, J. Lovenfosse, H. Hammond, D. Myhill Minor Singles: N. Fuller Minor Pairs: O. Dunbar, J. Hollis Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) M. Kolosque, S. Wade, H. Hammond, J. Lovenfosse, D. Myhill, Front (l-r) A. Fisher, C. Melody, N. Fuller, (Kempsey Heights)

KIAMA Singles: J. Kirk Pairs: V. Collins, J. McIntyre Triples: R. Jones, L. Martin, B. Campbell Fours: S. Read, G. Roy, H. Joske, G. Hodgson Minor Singles: B. Roser Photo: Club Championships and Competition Winners: (l-r) B. Roser, G. Hodgson, H. Joske, G. Roy, S. Read, B. Campbell, L. Martin, R. Jones, J. McIntyre, V. Collins, J. Kirk (Kiama)

LAMBTON PARK Major Singles: J. Turner Pairs: M. Sutherland, T. Battistucci Triples: Marcia Clark Memorial Shield: B. Bland, M. Olsen, N. Nowlan Fours: W. Taylor, D. Hawkins, B. Galley, D. Macpherson Minor Singles: M. Olsen Club Consistency: S. Perkins Draw for Partner Fours: K. Graham, W. Taylor, J. Mellon, D. Macpherson Presidents Pairs: M. Sutherland, N. Nowlan Annis Young Consistency: G. Pont, M. Olsen Club Honours - Armstrong Shield – Best Performed Pennant Side in All Grades: J.Turner, M. Farrow, K. Webber, S. Perkins, R. Hern, B. Galley, B. Bland, N.Nowlan Grade 3 Pennants Runners-Up: J.Turner, M. Farrow, K.Webber, S. Perkins, R. Hern, B. Galley, B. Bland, N. Nowlan 8 Pins: District Pairs: R. Hern, T.Battistuzzi, Pennants: J.Turner, M. Farrow, K.Webber, S. Perkins Photo: Lambton Park 2014 Winners - Championship Fours, (l–r) W. Taylor, D. Hawkins, B. Galley, D. Macpherson (Lambton Park)

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LAWSON Major Singles: M. Soergel Runner Up - M. Lalor Pairs: M. Soergel, M. Pattison Triples: R. Fitzpatrick, R. Smith, C. Collins Fours: C. Wright, M. Pattison, M. Soergel, M. Coleman Minor Singles: R. Leggatt Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) M. Coleman, M. Soergel, M. Pattison, R. Smith, C. Wright, C. Collins, R. Fitzpatrick, R. Leggatt (Lawson)

LEETON SOLDIERS Major singles: S. Ramponi Pairs: B. Gullotta, M. Stiller Triples: J. Pike, B. Gullotta, M. Stiller Fours: E. Rice, M. McKenzie, G. Scanlan, B. Howard Consistency singles: V. Bloem Minor singles: B. Gullotta Photo: Club Championship and Competitions winners (l-r) S. Ramponi, V. Bloem, M. McKenzie, B. Howard, E. Rice, B. Gullotta, M. Stiller, J. Pike. Absent: G. Scanlan (Leeton Soldiers)

LEICHHARDT Major Singles: B. Borland Pairs: R. Rodwell, L. Hodge Triples: S. B. Hoare, M. Senico, S. A. Hoare Fours: S. B. Hoare, K. Murray, M. Senico, S. A. Hoare Minor Singles: C. Dickey Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) M. Senico, K. Murray, R. Rodwell, L. Hodge Front (l-r) S. B. Hoare, B. Borland, S. A. Hoare, (Leichhardt)

LEMON TREE PASSAGE Major Singles: C. Flint Runner Up: D. Price Pairs: A. Cheetham, D. Price Triples: A. Cheetham, L. Jordan, D. Price Open Fours: M. Lewis, R. Vidal, P. Jordan, L. Quigley Minor Singles: A. Zoutendijk Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): A. Cheetham, L. Jordan, C. Flint, A. Zoutendijk, L. Quigley, Front (l-r): D. Price, R. Vidal, M. Lewis (Lemon Tree Passage)

LISMORE CITY Major Singles: J. Boyd Pairs: E. Turnbull, J. Maher Triples: K. Jonsson, J. Maher, P. Clarke Fours: E. Turnbull, J.Gregory, J. Piper, H. Johnston Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r) J. Boyd, J. Maher, E. Turnbull, J. Gregory, K. Jonsson (Lismore City)

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Club Championships & Competitions LITHGOW CITY Major Singles: A. Spight Runner Up: I. Hunter Pairs: P. Johnson, I. Hunter Triples: B. Baker, C. Wotton, I. Hunter Open Fours: G. McGuirk, J. Glazebrook, C. Posker, I. Watkins Minor Singles Winner: C. Posker Photo: Club Championship and Competitions winners; Back (l-r): I. Watkins, J. Glazebrook, C. Wotton, I. Hunter, C. Posker, A. Spight, Front (l-r): G. McGuirk, B. Baker, (Insert P. Johnson) (Lithgow City)

LITHGOW WORKMENS VALLEY Major Singles: B. Watters, Runner-up: R. Harries Pairs: B. Watters, D. Stubbs Triples: B. Evans, R. Harries, B. Watters Fours: B. Bender, L. Green, J. Fegebank, K. Adams Minor Singles: C. Thornton Consistency: D. Stubbs Club Selected Pairs: J. Kennedy. M. Thwaites Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): K. Adams, R. Harries, B. Bender, L. Green, M. Thwaites, D. Stubbs, Front (l-r): C. Thornton, B. Evans, B. Watters, J. Kennedy, R. Brown (Lithgow Workmens Valley)

LOWLANDS Major Singles: L. O’Shea.

Major Pairs: L. O’Shea, J. Abell Major Triples: Y. Marr, L. Orrett, D. McDonald Fours: M. Wilson, C. Leo, J. Everitt, G. Joy Minor Singles: Y. Marr.

Consistency: M. Wilson, A. Kennedy.

Photo: Club Championships and Competition Winners (l-r) A. Kennedy, D. Wagstaff, L. O’Shea, Y. Marr, L. Orrett, D. McDonald. (Lowlands)

MACLEAN Major singles: J. Hannah Runner-up: W. Haselum Pairs: l. Connor, M. Stallard Triples: M. Grimes, S. Squires, S Ferro Fours: M. Denham, I. Connor, F. Wiblen, J. Butcher Minor Singles: I. Whitney Photo: Club Championships and Competition Winners back row, (l-r) M. Denham, J. Butcher, M. Grimes, J. Hannah, M. Stallard, S. Squires, front row, F Wiblen, I. Connor, I. Whitney, S. Ferro, W. Haselum (Maclean)

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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.

MALUA BAY Major Singles: G. Biggs Runner Up: J. Lubbe Pairs: P. Bill, G. Biggs Triples: M. Sharp, S. Beavan, M. Bridges Fours: P. Bill, G. Biggs, Y. Lynch, E. Atherden, M. Matthews (sub) Minor Singles: N. White Photo: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r) P. Bill, M. Matthews, Y. Lynch, E. Atherden (Malua Bay)

MANLY WARRINGAH Major Singles: J. Ryan Runner-up: A. Bowen-Old Pairs: D. Rothwell, B. Woolley Triples: R. Markie, A. McLelland J. Thompson Open Fours: A. Bowen-Old, T. Hobson, D. Rothwell, B. Woolley Minor Singles: M. Lind Photo: (l-r) P. Bill, M. Mathews, Y. Lynch, E. Atherden (Manly Warringah)

MATRAVILLE Major Singles: S. Keegan Runner-up: S. Mason

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