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Could you be happier at your Club?

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Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON

COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC

SPECIAL PART 3

5 things you should know 11

Governor of New South Wales DIRECTORS Robyn Procter Anne Emms Pam Hockings Denise Huender Nanette Jemmeson Sue O’Keefe Beryl Watson

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NSW PLAYER PROFILES PAGE 26

President appointed appointed

STANDING COMMITTEES

REGULARS Improving your game

Bowls Australia Awards

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Organising an AGM

Organising an AGM

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Wyong Hospital donations 38

Editor’s Note

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President’s Message

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From the CEOs Desk

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Match Committee Report

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Coaching Report

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Umpire’s Report

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Club Spotlight

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General News & Sports Community

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Road to Glasgow: Commonwealth Games Part 3

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Meet a Bowler

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Around the Greens

Pamela Hockings Robyn Lewis Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas

Umpires

Lesley Swales

Coaching

Kathryn Chatillon

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES Selection

Gary Willis

Constitution Revision Robyn Procter

Beryl Watson Magazine

Barbara Hazeltine Elizabeth Whelan Wendy Steyer Jean Clowes Jackie Lewis

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Social

Pat Cousley Delsie Fardell

2014 Club/District Championships form

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REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

District and Association News

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What’s On in Your Club 2014

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Special Days

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Life Members

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Club Championships and Competitions

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Editor’s Note \\ BARBARA HAZELTINE \\ EDITOR

Fond farewells & how I became Editor WHAT FABULOUS WEATHER! The State Carnival photos will be in next month’s Bowls Matters and it is hoped you all enjoyed yourselves at this time.

COVER STORY Could you be happier at your Club?

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Each time we sub edit and then proof Bowls Matters there are many interesting articles with topics that need addressing in the field and all bowlers should read and digest these articles. I know a number of bowlers keep the reports in separate folders. Having said this, the Coaches have written about the responsibilities for practice and each position (page12). The Match committee has dealt with Conditions of Play for State Matches and Dates for playoffs for State Championships (page 11). The Umpires have discussed Reaccreditation forms and Starting the Game as on (page 14). This month you will find a list of coaches and umpires who are new or have been reaccredited (page 21).

The Club Spotlight for May/June is Dubbo (page 16) and you should enjoy this. Please continue to send these in as it is a great chance for your Club to show off. In the General News section starting on (page 19) there are a number of interesting articles , each with different topics: Are You Happy at Your Club?, Bowls Australia Awards last month, NSW Indoor Championships, Cook Islands, Multi Disability results, Organising an AGM, (This is one article you should keep for future reference) and Increasing Participation in Lawn Bowls. You should also enjoy the Road to Glasgow. This month’s Meet a Bowler is Janis Vinton from Ryde X Phoenix (page 29).

It was interesting to read about the Bowls Australia Awards. Several of the NSW ladies, Pam Hockings (NSW Match) and Robyn Lewis, (NSW Match) were nominated but not successful at this time. They were happy to be nominated but unfortunate to not get up. Karen Murphy did win Female Bowler of the Year and our congratulations go to her.

Barbara Hazeltine Editor

MEET THE EDITOR To quote from Lewis Carroll in his book “Alice in Wonderland”: “It’s almost time”, the Walrus said, “to think of other things”. And so it was with me. I awoke one morning and thought, “the time has come to do something else”. The comments about the magazine have been more positive than negative and everyone can be exceptionally proud of what they have achieved. Through working together new ideas have been put into place and so it goes.

How did you become involved in the magazine, Barbara? It happened as I was in the right place at the right time. I had gone to a bowls day at Rydalmere Bowling club with my husband. Someone introduced me to Edna Arnold, the then Chairman of the Journal committee, and I asked how one became a member of the committee.

Edna asked me to write a resume about my experience and why I would like to be involved. This was ten and three quarter years ago. Fortunately for me I was asked to join the committee. It was quite, quite different from now.

How was that so? There were seven ladies on the committee including Edna and myself. We had to go into town to pick up our work, then take it home and type it up before bringing it into town to be sub edited by one of the ladies. These days, we receive all the articles online and a lot is done via email. We still edit all the work twice for errors though!

Which Presidents were in Head Office?

When I started, Nancy Pope from Bowral was President. She was a quiet, gracious lady whom I have come to know better since she has retired. Next was possibly Tricia Part then Jewel Buchanan who was a member of my own club, Dural, followed by Patricia Reynolds from the Central Coast and then Robyn Procter who had been President of Northern Suburbs District.

So the years passed and changes happened: the numbers on committee were lessened, and soon I became Editor. Changes of personnel in Head Office also meant changes to the journal. I initiated the Meet a Bowler section and I have loved it ever since.

Why are you going now Barbara? I have not been pushed and I am not ill, it is simply time to do other things. We have such a good communications officer, Nicola and CEO Nicky, and my husband and I have decided it is time to travel the world and leave the magazine to the younger ladies.

I will hopefully keep my regional role so I can be close to the bowlers and not let it all fade away. I am leaving something I have absolutely loved doing, I know I was good at it, I have made many, many good friends and will continue to be doing something for bowls in the coming years. Keep up my good work Wendy, Liz, Jackie and Jean as I will be watching over your shoulder.

Barbara Hazeltine Editor

Bowls Matters May – June 2014

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

When you are through changing, you are through – Bruce Barton HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR ALREADY! A point in time when most of us ask ourselves are we on track with our goals?

The Board’s plans and tasks set for the next 12 months are well underway.

Whether the game is played at your club, regional or State level, nationally or internationally, the past few months have given all of us some magnificent bowls, players and spectators alike.

Since the publication of our last magazine, Pennants have been high on the list for many players, Clubs and Districts. Final preparations for the State playoffs are underway, with members, Boards, their staff and greenkeepers preparing to welcome players and spectators. Congratulations to those who have participated in Pennants this year and to the winners at Regional level, I look forward to watching great bowls and meeting you during August in Port Stephens.

I was thrilled to travel to Burnie, Tasmania with our Super 6 Side in March. Together with Side Manager Debbie Schoemaker, we were absolutely delighted and proud to watch our girls win gold in the Singles and Pairs.

The BA Presentation Dinner held in Burnie was attended by players, officials and guests from all States and Territories.

Congratulations to Aron Sherriff, International Bowler of the Year and our own Karen Murphy, Australian Female Bowler of the Year. WBNSW nominees Pam Hockings and Robyn Lewis missed out on the Official and Volunteer of the Year Award, but were worthy runners up. My sincere thanks to Pam and Robyn, their commitment and passion for the sport of bowls cannot be over-rated!

The BA Dinner was followed by the Australian Sides and the end result for our amazing women was the Marj Morris Shield - now won by our side three years in a row.

Well done Queensland, the overall winners.

The qualifying rounds began on May 4 for the Australian Indoors at Warilla Bowls &

Recreation Club. Fifteen players qualified to play at Tweed Heads in August, the top four being Kay Moran, Ellen Ryan, JamieLee Worsnop and Sarah Boddington. Quite a treat to watch the great bowling and my thanks to Warilla for their generous sponsorship for this event.

As I write it is the 25th Anniversary of National Volunteer Week (May 12-18), a time each year when not for profit organisations that rely on volunteers collectively take the time to celebrate and thank their volunteers.

On May 16 at Parliament House Sydney, our esteemed Director and Chairman of Match Pam Hockings was awarded Official of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sports Volunteer Awards. Well done Pam – we are so proud of you!

Our Association was founded many years ago by dedicated and determined volunteers and today we continue to rely on our 20,000 plus members for that same dedication and determination. Thank you, we cannot survive without you.

During the past few months our office has received a larger than usual number of calls from distressed members regarding unpleasant incidents that have arisen in their clubs, either against themselves or against other members. In most cases these issues have been identified as bullying, harassment, victimisation or vilification! Many have been vexatious - where the person making the complaint has no other agenda than to create trouble for another member. Further questions in this case to ask are: is it truthful or gossip? What benefit might be gained by the person making the complaint? Once an issue begins the damage has been done and can never be taken back.

It seems timely to remind all members of the Member Protection Policy, adopted by all States and Territories and recently reviewed and updated by Bowls Australia.

As well as the issues referred to earlier, the Policy also includes information relating to Child Protection, Discrimination, Social

Networking Sites, Complaints Procedures and many more important topics our members need to be aware of. I urge all Management Committees to read the Policy, advise members of its existence and content and ensure a copy is always available if requested. Copies can also be downloaded from the WBNSW website womensbowlsnsw.org. If further help is needed, please call or email our office and you will be referred to a person who can assist you.

I was indeed privileged to be invited to attend the 75th Anniversary celebrations and President’s Day at Bowral. Warmly welcomed by President Nancy Pope, District President Judith Cooke, members of the Bowral Women’s Bowling Club Management Committee and many members of surrounding Districts, the day promised to be a memorable one. My sincere thanks to President Nancy (a wellrespected past State President) and to the many guests attending. I hope to attend the Bowral Club’s Centenary Celebrations next August. As we went to print, the 85th BCiB State Carnival is underway in Shoalhaven. Make sure you read the next issue for all the photos and results.

Karen Murphy and Kay Moran with their Super 6 Pairs medals

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

Of Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax I’m channelling Lewis Carroll for inspiration as I’m fed up with haranguing – and being harangued.

I’ll give everyone a break from the necessity of embracing change and serve up some nuggets instead, which I hope you’ll find interesting.

I’m very fortunate to have really wonderful staff in the office and I’d like to welcome Kylie Hartley as our new part-time administrative assistant. Kylie has a background working in bowling clubs and has been quick to pick up on WBNSW procedures. Hers is the friendly voice you’ll find most often on the other end of the phone and I’m sure you’ll continue to receive the exceptional level of service that we try hard to impart.

•• Every year bowling clubs around Australia are asked to take part in a Bowls Census and the 2013 report is about to be released. It has only been going since 2010 (we are one of the very few sports that undertake a census) so the data trend is still new. As more clubs go on-line with the new database, this information may become easier to capture. We will be releasing the 2013 Bowls Census on our website as soon as it becomes available from Bowls Australia, however some of the findings include: •• Social/non-competitive play now exceeds traditional comps in bowls play in clubs •• The biggest growth in numbers is in events we know the least about – barefoot bowls, night owls and Jack Attack •• Traditional forms of play are steadily losing numbers •• Provincial cities (>150,000 pop) are areas of highest growth – Newcastle, Wollongong, Central Coast, Orange •• In a new twist on an ongoing initiative, we are offering to set up websites for clubs. Very shortly you will receive an invitation to give us your club’s contact details and a favourite photo of your club and the staff in head office will construct

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a website for you. The service will include obtaining a domain name if you don’t have one, or else making the website a sub-site of an already existing website.

This will come at no cost and will enable each club to have easy access to the competition management and events modules that are specifically designed for bowls to make the admin side of committee work as easy as possible.

•• After 10 years of continuous service, Barbara Hazeltine is saying farewell to the Journal Committee. She has presided over many issues of the magazine and embraced the recent upgrade and change of publishers with great enthusiasm. Barbara has maintained a great consistency of style, content and quality and has set a terrific precedent for many years to come. Having taken up the role of Regional Representative for Region 16 last year, it is time for someone else to step into the chairmanship of the committee. Thank you Barbara for all your help and guidance.

•• Women’s Bowls NSW is very fortunate to have a new Gold Partner sponsor – BCiB. As you may know, BCiB specialise in bowling club insurance and have been major supporters of ours for several years. Their sponsorship has made possible many things, not least helping us manage the transition to the new constitutional format and helping all the clubs in the state to meet governance requirements via assistance with legal consultation and the production of constitution and by-law templates. Now they are moving more into the spotlight by partnering with WBNSW in our major events, such as the 2014 BCiB State Carnival to be held shortly, and the BCiB State Pennant Playoffs in August. It is with the assistance of businesses such

as BCiB that WBNSW continues to hold these major events, so if you get the opportunity to thank them, please don’t hesitate to do so.

•• It’s great to see the NSW women punching above their weight in the Australian Commonwealth Games team, with 3 of the 5 women in the team coming from our sky blue state. Karen Murphy, Kelsey Cottrell and Natasha Scott will represent us with style and skill and, I’m sure, great humour. Congratulations also to Aaron Sherriff (NSW) in the men’s Comm Games team. If you wish us to pass on any congratulatory messages for when the Games are on in July and August, please email them to me at ceo@womensbowlsnsw.org.

•• Our NSW volunteers have also been featuring front and centre as finalists in both national and state awards. Although Robyn Lewis and Pam Hockings were not ultimately selected at the BA awards in Burnie, it is an indication of the time and effort that they put in to ensure that the game of bowls is managed to the satisfaction of all. We are all particularly saddened by the loss of Audrey Gray in the Umpires Committee. After 7 years of steady and consistent contribution as both an active umpire as well as looking after the state administration, her knowledge and quiet good humour will be missed. Vale.

•• Finally on an upbeat note, WBNSW is pleased to announce that the 2015 and 2016 BCiB State Carnivals will be held in the Port Macquarie area. We are looking forward to working with Port City Bowling Club as the host club and reacquainting ourselves with the cheerful and hard working women who have made these carnivals a success in the past.

Bowls Matters May – June 2014

Match Committee Report

\\ PAM HOCKINGS \\ MATCH@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

5 IMPORTANT

Things you should know The Conditions of Play have been set out by the State Match Committee and apply to Districts.

It has been brought to the attention of the State Match Committee that in a number of Districts the Conditions of Play for Association Events and directives handed down by the State Match Committee are being overruled

by District Executives and Committees. The following items will hopefully set the record straight on some of these issues.

1. Fines & penalties – No Club or District can impose any fine or penalty on a player, team or side for failing to fulfill an engagement in a Club or District event. Any Club or District that feels that a player, team or side has entered any event, having no intention of fulfilling their commitment, may refer the matter to the State Match Office for a ruling.

Any fine or penalty imposed, can only be set by the State Match Committee. Clubs or Districts who threaten to impose fines for these situations are exceeding their authority. Item # 6(b) 2. Any Club or District draws forwarded to the State Match Office must be correctly completed and include full names, registration numbers and Club (for District events) for all players entered. Also full names, numbers and Club of winners. If space on the draw is limited a separate sheet may be attached to the draw listing the details as requested. Any draws submitted which are not correctly completed will be returned. We only require Club Pairs draw if the winners are entering the Champion of Champion Pairs event. All District and Regional results are required to enable us to maintain our records for State playoffs.

Item # 2(b) Any draws forwarded which are incomplete will be returned for correction.

Verification of age should be done by the Club Secretary in the first instance and then verified by hosting District www.womensbowlsnsw.org

3. State Senior and Open Fours at District and Regional level are to be run at the same time. The State Playoffs for these events will be conducted on October 25-26 and no player can be a competitor in both events.

This was outlined in the Bowls News in 2011 when the Seniors events was advertised and will be repeated in the 2015 Conditions of Play. Eligibility for players to enter the Senior Fours is that they are 60 years of age or more at close of entry at District level. Verification of age should be done by the Club Secretary in the first instance and then verified by hosting District when the Regional playoffs are conducted. After discussion with Bowls Australia, the use of the same substitute in either event is allowed, provided the substitute is eligible and fits the age criteria for play in the Senior Fours event.

4. Proposed Programme for 2014 State Championships. Senior & Open Fours October 25-26. Triples October 27-28.

Pairs October 29-30. Singles October 31 - November 1. All events will be held at Tuncurry Bowling Club. The order of play is set at this stage but alterations may occur as result of late changes in BA or World Bowls Calendar. Any change will be advised asap if they should occur.

5. 2014 Metro v Country – Cabramatta Bowling Club September 26-28, 2014.

The date for this event for 2014 has been set based on the availability of green space by our sponsor Cabramatta BC. Players selected for this event will be advised later in the year of their selection.

Accommodation will be provided for all players close to the Bowling Club. 24 players from the Metro area and 24 from Country NSW, will be selected, based on consistent achievements at District, Regional and State level over the past 18months. As all members would be aware, there are more than 48 consistent achievers across the state, but numbers are limited for this event. No current State, Senior (over 60’s) Under 25 or Junior State representatives are eligible for selection in the 2014 Metro or Country Sides.

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

IMPROVING YOUR ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS PEOPLE PLAY BOWLS IS TO ENJOY A SPORT THAT IS CHALLENGING IN MANY UNPREDICTABLE SITUATIONS, AS WELL AS BEING A GREAT SOCIAL EVENT.

BOWLS HOWEVER is a sport that can be played as an individual in singles or as a team member in a variety of positions, setting it apart from other sports.

In each position the player must be able to adjust and adapt to the task at hand, to choose the right bowl for the occasion, and deliver a good bowl. In singles, you have only yourself to focus on and emphasis is on the individual’s performance rather than the team effort. In preparing for a singles game, the focus of the coaching process should be designed with your coach, developing a particular shot or skill for the player that can be reproduced a number of times in different situations.

Team play however needs to engage all players in the game situation, playing in a collaborative way, and working together to achieve a positive result. Each player needs to know the expectations of the team and the game plan to reach a good result. Every player needs to understand what the team is trying to achieve, be involved in the decision making and demonstrate skills to contribute to the outcome.

The team should also include a coach and perhaps a non-playing manager, all of whom need to demonstrate team cohesiveness with good communication, competitive preparation, and motivational skills that support each player before, during and after the game. Success or failure is up to the team, not an individual.

In the past it was the skip’s position to direct the game plan, to insist that they were the director and for each player to “put up and shut up”. This focus has changed, with bowlers now encouraged to be more autonomous and to interact with other members of the team by contributing to the problem solving and decision making of play in a way that is respectful.

Each player is responsible for knowing what their duties are and what is expected of them.

Leads and seconds who are often referred to as the ‘front end players’ have specific responsibilities, so to do thirds and skips, who are referred to as the ‘back end players’.

“Improving your skills and achieving your goals requires the input of a coach... who can evaluate each player’s play”

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MORE INFORMATION Wanting to improve your bowling? Don’t have a coach at your club? Have players who wish to achieve and would like a coaching session?

Why not organise a coaching clinic at your club?

Women’s Bowls NSW have accredited BA coaches who would love to come to your club for a one or two day clinic. Information, costing and registration forms can be found on the website or by contacting Head Office on (02) 9267 7155.

Bowls Matters May – June 2014

GAME RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRACTICE FOR EACH POSITION: LEADS: know the game plan, demonstrate correct length of the jack, correct mat placement and to have two bowls in the head, within a metre of the jack consistently.

SECONDS: known as the corner stone of the fours, be proficient in all shots, have confidence in skip’s call. Will often be needed to draw through or around the head for a positional bowl. May be called to the head for an opinion on the shot to be played.

THIRDS AND SKIP: back end players. Players who can capitalise on the situation.

THIRDS: responsibilities are to know the laws of the game, should be proficient in all shots, demonstrate competent measuring skills, declares the head and signals shots to the skip. Have confidence in the skip’s calls and in the building of the head.

SKIPS: get the best from the team, keeps the card, demonstrates good body language, has confidence in the players, knows the team’s strengths and weaknesses, demonstrates good tactile play and be able to read the opposition’s play. Able to take advice from her third.

Improving your skills and achieving your goals requires the input of a coach, a coach who *can evaluate each player’s play. A coach should be actively involved with the team practice helping to set goals that can be individual, for a specific skill, or the team as a whole, helping to identify the skills that can be practiced.

These could include mental and focusing skills in a tight game situation, targeting individuals by training them for a variety of shots from drawing to the head to placement bowl drives and team practice in a game situation with challenging opponents.

Success can be achieved but it requires committing to the task and showing respect for other members of the team.

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

STARTING THE GAME TRIAL ENDS: Before start of play in any game, or on the resumption of an unfinished competition or game on another day, the Controlling Body shall permit one trial end each way using as many bowls as will be used in the game [Law 18.1.4]. Trial ends shall commence at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled stating time.

All trial ends shall be completed by the scheduled starting time and if still in progress at the scheduled starting time shall cease immediately.

Any player[s] arriving on or after the specified time of commencement of the match shall forfeit the right to trial ends.

See Conditions of Play for Association Events and all State Championships No. 10 Trial Ends.

PLEASE NOTE: All reaccreditation

application forms have been forwarded out, by either email/post, to those umpires who are due this year. If you have not received notification please contact the Umpires Committee in the office on Wednesday mornings.

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ANSWERS

For all State Events players should be aware of the time the game is scheduled to start.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

A1.

Yes. Law 18.2.2.2 states: tell the opposing player to place the mat and deliver the jack and the first bowl [the opposing player] cannot refuse.

A2.

Skip ‘A’ had broken Law 52 ‘Objects on the green’. Under no circumstances should any object be placed on the green to help a player. Therefore Law 1.3.3 Defaulting player, team or side: ‘The player, team or side that does not meet the requirements of any specific law or laws’ would apply. The game would be forfeited to the opposition.

Law 1.3.10

A3.

In all Events the match must be awarded to the opponent if she has failed to appear 30 minutes after the specified time of starting.

See Conditions of Play for Association Events and Championships no. 6 [c].

A4.

The mat would be moved to the centre line. Law 19.2.3 The jack would stay where it was. Law 22.7 states after the first player to play has delivered the first bowl no one has the right to challenge the legality of the original position of the jack.

A5.

Yes. The substitute can be replaced with another substitute as long as they are an eligible player. Law DR 4.7.2.2

Q1. Having tossed the coin for opening play the winner of the toss chooses to tell the opponent to place the mat and play first. May she do this?

Q2. Skip ‘A’ carried her bowl to inspect the head. After inspecting the head she places her bowl on the green between two bowls in the head to see if her bowl will fit through when she bowls it.

What action would you take as an umpire?

Q3. In a singles match player ‘A’ has not arrived by the due starting time. How long should be allowed for player ‘A’ to arrive before the match is awarded to her opponent.

Q4. The lead delivers the jack with the mat on the wrong line. The skip places the jack on the corresponding incorrect line. The lead then delivers her bowl when the mistake is noticed. What action should be taken.

A6. The marker could show where the jack is but cannot keep her foot there. Law 55.2.6 She should stand to one side of the rink, behind the jack and away from the head when a player is bowling. Law 55.2.4 A7.

No. Law 27.1.5 states: A bowl is a dead bowl if: in its original course, it passes outside a side boundary of the rink on a bias which would prevent it from re-entering the rink of play.

A8.

No. Law 8.1.9 clearly states each player should play with the appropriate number of bowls from the same set. This means, the player cannot borrow a bowl from another set.

Q5. In a game of pairs Lead ‘A’ becomes ill and cannot continue.

A substitute takes her place. Several ends later the substitute cannot continue. Is another substitute allowed to take her place.

Q6. A marker in a singles game is asked to show the player where the jack is. Can she do so by placing her foot near it and leaving her foot there until the player has bowled, as a skip would.

Q7. The second from team A delivered her bowl on the wrong bias.

The bowl had crossed the boundary into the adjourning rink and was stopped by a player on that rink who stated that the second from team A should get the bowl back as a player on the adjourning rink had stopped it. Was she correct?

Q8. In a triples game a player arrived with only 2 bowls and wanted to borrow a bowl from one of the other players. Is this allowed?

Q9. When a toucher in the ditch is moved by another toucher what happens?

Q10. What is meant by ‘the head’ ?

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A9. Law26.1. The position of the toucher in the ditch will be validly altered if the toucher is moved by ‘another toucher in play’. Law 26.1.2 Therefore if this toucher is moved, Law 26.3 would come into effect and the new position should be marked.

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Club Spotlight: Dubbo Railway

From Dubbo greens

to South Pacific scenes While Bowls Matters is constantly celebrating the success of Women’s Bowls NSW members on the green, from time to time there is cause to celebrate the successes outside the sport.

IN SEPTEMBER last year, Dubbo Railway bowler Ruth Shanks was elected as the World President of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW).

Ruth joined the Country Women’s Association (CWA) in 1969 and has held many positions over the years. In 2001 she was elected State President, a position she held for three years, and in 2007 she became the ACWW South Pacific Area President, a position she held until her recent election.

Her role as South Pacific President saw her travel annually to London for a meeting of the Board and around the South Pacific visiting the various member societies.

Ruth says she never really had any ambition to become World President but she was elected by the members last year over two other women, one from the USA and one from South Africa.

In her new role, Ruth travels to London three times a year as Executive of the Board, and is also responsible for the marketing and promotion of ACWW and the work they do with women around the world.

In between all of this, Ruth still finds time to bowl. It is a passion of hers and she plays as much as possible when home as she says it keeps her grounded and offers a chance to get away from work.

Ruth started bowling in 1998 at the Macquarie Club in Dubbo before taking a break in 2001 when she became CWA State President. In 2004 she returned to Dubbo Railway and has been there ever since. She served on the Midwest District Match Committee for five years, four of those as Chairperson, and has served as the Chairperson of Match/Selection at Dubbo Railway for three years.

In 2006, Ruth was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her work with women and the community.

Congratulations Ruth for all your achievements both in bowls and with the Associated Country Women of the World.

Ruth Shanks receives a traditional welcome to Kupka Village in New Guinea on one of her visits as part of the ACWW.

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Could you be happier

at your

Club?

By Barbara Holden, Taren Point

Do you belong to a bowling club, love the game but what goes on in the clubhouse is another matter? Has your club moved with the times or is it still living almost in the white leghorn era? If it is, then it is time to get motivated and DO something about it.

YOU HAVE NOTICED in Bowls Matters and at neighbouring clubs that the ladies are playing social bowls in coloured shirts and a variety of pants. But your President is quite adamant that no coloured shirts will be worn in her club.

Well, first of all, it isn’t HER club and secondly she cannot say that; the Dress Policy is set by State. For social bowls, coloured clothing can be worn as long as it has been purchased at a bowls shop. Now, I would add here that you need to read the Dress Policy and have it with you so that when you arrive at the club in your lovely pink shirt you can show it to all those knockers who say ‘you can’t wear that’.

How do you obtain a copy of the Dress Policy? Well from the WBNSW web site, www.womensbowlsnsw.org. If you do not have access to a computer, phone the Association and they will happily help you out.

Let me stress here that the magazine Bowls Matters is a wonderful source of information, so make sure you read it thoroughly each issue. If you don’t see the magazine, ask your secretary what happens to it. Make a point of tracking it down and make it your task to distribute it to members and encourage them to read it.

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adoption of the new Constitution and ByLaws, function in a very democratic way but unfortunately a small minority don’t.

Now I can hear you saying what new constitution and by-laws? Every member of your club should be given a copy of these two documents because they set out very clearly what each office bearer of the club should be doing and how the club should be set up.

A club is a grouping of people with a common interest for the good of all and that is how your club should be.

I can hear you saying ‘Oh the Secretary runs the club and the Selectors pick their friends’.

This only happens if YOU the members let it happen. Be quite sure that if YOU are unhappy then so are others. SPEAK UP! Don’t be a door mouse.

Don’t just complain to your particular friend or your husband (who is probably sick of hearing it anyway), stand up at your General Meeting and ask questions. If you are nervous, put it in writing and hand a copy to both the Secretary and President to ensure it is included in the items for discussion.

If there is a major issue at your club, don’t be afraid to ask State to help out. There are Board members in charge of Constitution and Member Protection.

But don’t knock the office bearers in the club if YOU and your friends are not prepared to stand for office and share the burden. A lot

of work goes into running a well organised club and most of them are doing their best.

There is a lot said about bullying, discrimination and harassment but these are big words with big implications. In most cases, what is happening in that small minority of clubs is that members have been apathetic for so long that the few who are prepared to do the work have, over the years, begun to make their own rules.

SOMEONE must make the first move to change the culture otherwise it will continue and there is no-one to blame but YOU the members if you leave it to someone else.

If your club is the only club in town, then action is imperative otherwise your club will not survive and YOU, the members, will not be able to enjoy what a well-run ladies bowling club can offer - friendship, camaraderie, sport and most of all fun.

If you are fortunate to have alternative clubs available then act with your feet. Transfer to a neighbouring club and see what it has to offer. No-one is tied to their first club for life, after all, if you didn’t like the fruit at the fruit shop you normally go to, you would move on to another one. It is up to YOU to make choices.

Always remember YOU, the members, elect a Management Committee to run the club on YOUR behalf. If that is not happening in YOUR club it is time for a change. Only YOU can bring that about.

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// General News COOK ISLANDS COMPETITION

WINNER! The final 16 players at the NSW Indoor Qualifying event

NSW INDOOR QUALIFYING EVENT Ninety-one players entered the NSW Indoor Championship, held at Warilla Bowling Club between May 4-7.

There were two mother and daughter entries this year, Helen McLachlan and daughter Patricia Anderson and Hanna Netana and daughter Lisa Prideaux both from Cabramatta.

Also entered were twins Natalie and Samantha Noronha from Warilla and sisters Christine Keep and Bronwyn McPherson both from Engadine.

Thanks must go to Warilla for sponsoring the tournament for the last 11 years. The help and support given by Warilla’s Club Ltd and the ladies club went a long way towards the tournament running so smoothly.

The format for the tournament was two sets of nine ends with a deciding set of three ends if needed to decide a winner.

The top fifteen finishers gained qualification to the Australian Indoor Singles Championships to be held at Tweed Heads between August 18-21. They will join fellow NSW player Karen Murphy who gains automatic qualification as the defending champion.

The final sixteen players played three play-off rounds where winners played winners and losers played losers to achieve the final positions, although only fifteen will qualify to go to Tweed Heads. The first few rounds saw some great bowls and some very close games, many going to the three end tie breaker. www.womensbowlsnsw.org

The final round of the playoff saw Kay Moran and Ellen Ryan, both of Cabramatta, play for first and second.

Kay won the first set with four shots in hand and the second set in a close game to become the NSW Indoor champion.

Sarah Boddington (Tuncurry) and Jamie-Lee Worsnop (St Johns Park) played for third and fourth, with Jamie-Lee winning decisively in both sets to take third. The final 11 placing went to: 5th Heidi Mungoven (East Maitland) 6th Leisa Parsons (Talarah) 7th Debbie Howard (Castle Hill) 8th Veonne Brown (Lithgow City) 9th Sharyn Renshaw (St Johns Park) 10th Janine Katon (Aberdeen) 11th Deby Brien (St Marys RSL) 12th Elizabeth Blackwell (Neutral Bay) 13th Robyn Beaumont (North Sydney) 14th Katherine Clerke (Charlestown) 15th Christine Keep (Engadine) Congratulations to all those who qualified and best of luck at the Australian Indoor.

Tournament winner Kay Moran

At the end of last year, Women’s Bowls NSW launched a competition to win a trip for two to the Cook Islands Bowls Carnival in July this year.

The prize would be awarded to the Club and Club member which had the greatest proportional increase in membership over a seven month period.

The competition was a huge success, with 648 new members committing to our great sport and many Clubs enjoying encouraging growth.

The winners of the competition were West Pymble Women’s Bowling Club, with an incredible 29.3 per cent membership growth.

A special mention must also go to Coffs Harbour Ex-Services who grew their membership base by 21.7 per cent.

The winner of the trip, Amanda Knowlson of West Pymble, has written a few words about her Club and the work they are doing to build their membership.

A big thank you to our partners who made this competition possible – Uplift Tours and Travel, Air New Zealand, Cook Islands Tourism and Edgewater Resort and Spa. West Pymble Bowling Club opened in 1964.

Like all small Clubs, we are struggling to keep membership growing so we have taken some initiatives to reinvigorate the Club.

These have included reducing membership fees, setting a five year strategic plan in place, encouraging wider use of our community asset by all members of our community, promoting social bowling by taking up initiatives such as ‘barefoot bowls’, encouraging our more experienced bowlers to bowl with the social bowlers to help engage them in the sport and having a dedicated ‘social’ green so our social bowlers are near the club house.

Competition winner Amanda Knowlson with Club manager Adrian King.

The key to developing and securing the future of the Club is encouraging diversity and keeping an open mind about the many possibilities that the Club has to offer. The Bowling Club is ideally situated in the beautiful area of West Pymble; it has many facilities that are attractive to both members and non-members.

Our future depends on the local community to survive; we just have to make sure we take the right message to the community and make sure it is a message that is broadly appealing. With a new “makeover”, including a change of name from the traditional West Pymble Bowling Club to West Pymble Bicentennial Club, and slowly upgrading all areas of the Club, we hope to continue to encourage new members into the future.

I would like to thank Women’s Bowls NSW for offering such a great prize and on behalf of West Pymble Women’s Bowling Club thank them for all the hard work they do for Clubs. I will be travelling to the Cook Islands with another lady member of WPWBC to represent the club.

Again, thank you.

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The research holds the answers, but

can we make the change?

In October last year, Bowls Australia released a report titled “Building an evidence base to increase participation in Lawn Bowls”.

The report detailed research conducted by La Trobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact and seeks to identify why people participate in bowls, the physical and mental benefits of bowls and what needs to change within the sport to retain current club members and attract new members.

Congratulations to Bowls Australia for commissioning such powerful research. It takes a lot of courage to commission research that could expose flaws and weaknesses within the sport.

So looking at the research what are some of the learnings and what does it tell us about how we can increase participation at the club level?

WHERE DO BOWLERS COME FROM? To me the most powerful piece of information from the research was: “More than half the interviewees played bowls for the opportunity to play a competitive sport, and for most bowlers it was their second or third sport in their sporting career.”

This fact clearly identifies one area where bowls clubs should start to build relationships, that is with other local sports clubs such as AFL, cricket, rugby, netball, basketball and soccer just to name a few. The aim of such relationships would be to create a “pathway” between those clubs and your bowls club.

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Bowls clubs could offer to run a “barefoot bowls” social or fundraising function for each local sports club in the area or a social competition between the different local sports clubs in the area. Proactively contacting other local sports clubs and offering to host a social bowling function will be greatly appreciated in most cases because: •• As you already know but those participating do not, barefoot bowls is fun and a great social activity •• Sports clubs are always looking for new ways to raise funds and bring club members together.

Traditionally clubs do not think of social or barefoot bowling as a fundraising activity •• Unlike a lot of traditional club fundraising / social activities, people of all ages, gender and abilities can participate equally in Bowls

To counter this, activities such as “come and try” days become a vital tool for clubs wanting to attract new members. It is not enough to simply hold “come and try” but they need to be strongly promoted and supported by existing club members. Each club member should be encouraged to bring at least two friends to the come and try days. It is the responsibility of all club members to help grow the club not just those on the committee.

GAME FORMAT The research also indicated that a key challenge for the sport was to create a format that: “Fits between casual bowling and Pennant competition that will attract a market that clearly does not want to play Pennant in its current form.”

This format change is not insignificant and potentially has many considerations including: •• Mixed competitions

PUBLIC PERCEPTION

•• Shorter game times

From a bowls club perspective making it easy for other sports clubs to try bowls through their own social activities is a great way to bring people into your club, introduce the sport and make people feel welcome.

It also helps to overcome the “less than positive assumptions about bowls….that are only changed by direct experience”.

The research identified that “non bowlers did not understand or appreciate the advantages of bowls.”

•• Season lengths •• Competition scheduling Creating new versions of Bowls that are attractive to future generations is likely to be very challenging for administrators and delegates. Often changes of this nature are challenged by traditionalists so the leaders of Bowls will need courage to make these necessary changes.

Twenty 20, Aussie Rules introducing AFL 9’s, Netball introducing Fast5 netball, Soccer introducing Summer 7’s and Rugby introducing Rugby 7’s. All were introduced to accommodate the more flexible needs of future players and spectators and all sports initially appeared to receive their share of resistance.

Importantly the findings of the Bowls Australia research are very consistent with two other significant research papers commissioned by the Australian Sports Commission, the CSIRO Futures report titled “The future of Australian Sport – Mega trends shaping the sports sector over the coming decades” and the Gfk Blue Moon report titled “Market Segmentation for Sport Participation – Adults 14-65 years old”.

If you would like to read the report in its entirety it can be accessed from the Bowls Australia website. The 60 page report encapsulates the feedback acquired from over 90 face-to-face interviews and 1,763 completed surveys.

Over the next two editions of THE SHOT I will go further into the research results of not only the Bowls Australia research but also the two ASC research reports to identify new strategies clubs can introduce to ensure their future sustainability and success.

Other sports have created new formats and are flourishing such as cricket introducing Bowls Matters May – June 2014

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// General News

BOWLS AUSTRALIA AWARDS NSW’s Aron Sherriff was the big winner at the Bowls Australia Awards Night, staged in Burnie, Tasmania, claiming the sport’s major accolade for an unprecedented third consecutive time.

Testament to his exceptional consistency on the world stage, the Ettalong Memorial world champion secured his third International Bowler of the Year award, as voted by his Australian representative peers, in front of a capacity 300-crowd at the Burnie Arts & Function Centre.

Female Bowler of the Year Winner Karen Murphy

During his stunning year on the green, Sherriff, 28, contributed to Australia’s title defence of the traditionally coveted Trans-Tasman silverware against New Zealand, was instrumental in Australia’s preCommonwealth Games preparatory events in the Northern Hemisphere for the Welsh 4-Nations and 8-Nation Commonwealth Games Invitational, where he pocketed two gold medals, and concluded the year with a strong performance at the Australia v Malaysia International.

In a case of deja vu, Sherriff’s state and national teammate, Karen Murphy, also retained her Female Bowler of the Year accolade award that she earned for the first time last year in Bendigo.

Murphy’s unforgettable year included claiming her sixth Australian Indoor Championships trophy at Tweed Heads, and runner-up finishes in the Australian Open singles and Super 6 pairs on the national front, and a highlight of capturing the World Champion of Champions event in New Zealand - adding another world title to her impressive résumé.

It was a case of third time lucky for Queensland’s Brett Wilkie this year, after finishing runner-up to his Club Helensvale, Queensland and Australian teammate Mark Casey in the Male Bowler of the Year award on two occasions – in 2011 and 2013.

At state level, Brett was the Queensland state singles champion, triples runner-up and fours semi-finalist, while international highlights include best performed men’s team honours at the Welsh 4-Nations, and a silver medal in the pairs at the 8-Nations Commonwealth Games Invitational.

Two of the sport’s rising junior stars were acknowledged for outstanding performances in 2013, with Tasmania’s Michael Sims capturing the Under-18 Male Bowler of the Year award, while fellow young rising star Chloe Stewart, from Victoria, took home the Under-18 Female equivalent.

Victoria’s John Roberts was awarded the Official of the Year honour for his contribution to being an International Technical Official at national and international events, George Vayonitis earned the Volunteer of the Year gong for his tireless work as a Volunteer Team Leader at the Australian Open, Graeme Clements was rewarded for his former role as the Australian Blind Bowlers Association Coach with the Coach of the Year accolade, and Peter Nixon scooped the Community Development Officer of the Year award.

Official of the Year Finalist Pam Hockings

AWARD WINNERS: OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Aspect Sportswear John Roberts (VIC)

UNDER-18 MALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by BCiB Michael Sims (TAS)

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR George Vayonitis (VIC)

UNDER-18 FEMALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Chloe Stewart (VIC)

COACH OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Melitta Graeme Clements (Australian Blind Bowlers Association)

MALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by City Club Brett Wilkie (QLD)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE YEAR Peter Nixon (Western Victoria region)

Volunteer of the Year Finalist Robyn Lewis

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STORY OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Aero Bowls Michael Sexton (ABC 730 Adelaide)

FEMALE BOWLER OF THE YEAR Karen Murphy (NSW) INTERNATIONAL BOWLER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by the Australian Sports Commission Aron Sherriff (NSW)

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// SPORTS Community

Organising an AGM Almost as soon as a season starts, Presidents and their committees should start preparing for their Annual General Meeting.

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES CONTACT: Steve Pallas Managing Director Sports Community WEBSITE: www.sportscommunity.com.au EMAIL: stevep@sportscommunity.com.au OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 03 59736404 MOBILE: 0431 779797

CONGRATULATIONS PAM HOCKINGS! On Friday, May 16 Women’s Bowls NSW Director and Chair of Match Pam Hockings was awarded Official of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sport Volunteer Awards. Pam beat out seven other finalists for the award. Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Secretary Trish Welsh was a finalist for Community Sport Administrator of the Year and State coach Gary Willis was a finalist for Coach of the Year.

Congratulations Pam, Trish and Gary on your great achievements and hard work! www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Many clubs don’t think about their AGM’s until after the season which makes it so much harder and a lot more work.

Although it is a legal requirement for clubs to hold an AGM each year, they can be a very powerful way for clubs to communicate with members in a way they often can’t throughout the year.

NINE TIPS TO HELP MAKE YOUR AGM’S EASIER TO ORGANISE AND WELL ATTENDED 1. Schedule early – schedule your AGM as early in the season as possible and communicate the date regularly to members. It doesn’t hurt to set the expectation throughout the year that attendance at the AGM is “compulsory”.

Actually ask members to put the date and time into their diary or calendar.

2. Arrange the venue early – arrange a venue as early as possible. Most clubs simply run their AGMs at their club rooms but you may attract more attendees if you had different location.

Consider using a sponsor’s venue for something different.

3. Preparing financial statements takes time – A primary obligation for committees is to present the annual financial statements to members, so it’s important to make sure your club is presenting monthly financial reports to committee meetings. This makes it very easy to prepare financial statements at the end of the year and then have them reviewed and audited if required.

Remember, preparing financial statements takes time; it can’t be left to the last minute.

4. Understand the club rules – It is really important that you understand the processes for running AGM’s contained in your club rules. This will include how much notice you will need to provide to members of the meeting, what information is to be provided to members, what defines a meeting quorum and voting rules.

5. Presidents Report to members – Another time consuming challenge is to ensure that the secretary receives the Presidents report, Treasurers Report and any other reports to be provided to members in enough time to prepare the Annual Report to members and send it to members prior to the AGM if that is required in the club rules.

6. Succession planning – don’t just wait until the AGM to seek nominations for the committee, especially for the key leadership roles. Throughout the year continually look for the next committee members, talk to them early about the role and if need be get them any training they will need.

7. Notice of meeting – make sure you send the notice of meeting in accordance with the club rules to members but also make sure you also invite sponsors, life members, representatives from your associations, local politicians and any other stakeholders of the club.

AGMs are a great way to bring people together and talk about how they can help the club, even if they don’t join the committee.

8. Special Resolutions – if you are proposing to change the club rules, club name or the purpose of the club (as well as anything else defined by the club rules) then you have to make sure that you provide to members the exact wording of the proposed change which is to be voted on as well as the purpose of the resolution. Remember, special resolutions require at least a 75 per cent majority to pass.

9. Get there early to set up the room – remember to get to your venue early and set up the room; especially if you are expecting a large crowd. It is amazing how long it takes to set out 100 seats, put a report on each seat, set up tea and coffee. While most guests will arrive late, some will get there up to half an hour early which can be very annoying if you have not finished setting up.

Good luck with your next Annual General Meeting.

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// General News

SUPER 6 & AUSTRALIAN SIDES

The victorious NSW women with the Marj Morris Trophy

SUPER 6 FINAL RESULTS

Kelsey Cottrell with her Super 6 Singles gold medal

Julie Keegan plays a shot during the Australian Sides

NSW have re-written the record books, winning the Marj Morris Trophy at the Australian Sides in Burnie, Tasmania for the third year in a row.

The battle for the women’s Marj Morris Trophy went down to the wire, with the NSW blues scraping across the finish line, courtesy of a three-rink final rubber victory over Tasmania, to claim their ninth honour in the women’s competition’s 35-year history.

Queensland put the finishing touches on a stunning Alley Shield campaign by concluding the 55-year timehonoured competition without a blemish to its name.

The Maroon men seized the opportunity to claim their 13th title at the Championships in the penultimate round after reaching an unassailable lead, but there was further cause for celebration after they capped off the event with a perfect 7-0 record - which had a dramatic effect on the overall state champion standings.

As a result, Queensland finished as the Overall State Champions, just ahead of NSW. While the Maroon men and the Blue women captured the silverware for their states, it was a complete reversal for the best performed rink honours, with NSW’s Aron Sherriff and Queensland’s Pamela Rowe awarded for their consistency across the tournament.

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The Marj Morris win capped a successful week in Burnie, with Kelsey Cottrell also claiming her second straight Super 6 Singles title and Karen Murphy and Kay Moran claiming gold in the Pairs.

Cottrell beat rising star, 18-year-old Chloe Stewart of Victoria in the final while Murphy and Moran got the better of Western Australia’s Lara Merz and Kelli Rogalski.

ACT’s triples line-up of Lois Waters, Ruth Moore, Nicole Mengel guided the Territory to their only gold medal with a victory over Tasmania’s Maureen Zoon, Erin Sesara, Jenny Redshaw 18-11.

Victoria were dominant on the men’s side of the competition, winning all three gold medals on offer.

Dylan Fisher secured the singles gold after beating his former State teammate Lee Schraner, now representing Tasmania, while Jackaroo Matthew Flapper teamed up with Peter Loe to claim the Pairs title over Queensland’s Anthony Fantini and Mark Casey.

The hat-trick was secured by Barrie Lester, Brett Foley and Aaron Wilson who beat Tasmania’s Chris Dudman, Simon Zaporozec and Adam White for the Triples title.

Men’s Singles: Gold Medal Match: Dylan Fisher (VIC) bt Lee Schraner (TAS) 21-13 Men’s Singles: Bronze Medal Match: Aron Sherriff (NSW) bt Andrew Howie (ACT) 21-15 Men’s Pairs: Gold Medal Match: Peter Loe, Matthew Flapper (VIC) bt Anthony Fantini, Mark Casey (QLD) 19-16 Men’s Pairs: Bronze Medal Match: Adam Forbes, Mak Kleinig (SA) bt Matthew Ayres, Matthew Ellul (WA) 22-8 Men’s Triples: Gold Medal Match: Barrie Lester, Brett Foley, Aaron Wilson (VIC) bt Chris Dudman, Simon Zaporozec, Adam White (TAS) 16-12 Men’s Triples: Bronze Medal Match: Daniel Patterson, Clive Adams, Thomas Mitchell (WA) bt Ray Pearse, Ben Twist, Shane Garvey (NSW) 17-14 Women’s Singles: Gold Medal Match: Kelsey Cottrell (NSW) bt Chloe Stewart (VIC) 21-15 Women’s Singles: Bronze Medal Match: Kristina Krstic (WA) bt Natasha Jones (QLD) 21-19 Women’s Pairs: Gold Medal Match: Kay Moran, Karen Murphy (NSW) bt Lara Merz, Kelli Rogalski (WA) 16-9 Women’s Pairs: Bronze Medal Match: Colleen Orr, Letitia Baldwin (NT) bt Kim Saunders, Gaylene Elsworthy (TAS) 20-13 Women’s Triples: Gold Medal Match: Lois Waters, Ruth Moore, Nicole Mengel (ACT) bt Maureen Zoon, Erin Sesara, Jenny Redshaw (TAS) 18-11 Women’s Triples: Bronze Medal Match: Samantha Wilson, Tracy Foster, Louise Witton (QLD) bt Shenayde Heldt, Rechelle Cole, Therese Hastings (WA) 19-13

AUSTRALIAN SIDES FINAL RESULTS Alley Shield results 1. Queensland (7 wins, 10 rinks), 2. NSW (5, 15.5), 3. Victoria (5, 14.5), 4. South Australia (4, 12.5), 5.

Tasmania (3, 9.5), 6. Western Australia (2, 10), 7.

ACT (2, 7), 8. Northern Territory (0, 5) Marj Morris results 1. NSW (5 wins, 15 rinks), 2. Queensland (5, 13.5), 3. Victoria (5, 13), 4. South Australia (4, 9.5, -22 net shots), 5. Tasmania (4, 9.5, -36), 6. Western Australia (3, 9.5), 7. ACT (2, 10), 8. Northern Territory (0, 5) Overall State Champions results 1. Queensland (24 wins, 30.5 rinks), 2. NSW (20, 30.5), 3. Victoria (20, 27.5), 4. South Australia (16, 22), 5. Tasmania (14, 19), 6. Western Australia (10, 19.5), 7. ACT (8, 17), 8. Northern Territory (0, 10)

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPECIAL

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While the Commonwealth Games are an opportunity to showcase Australia’s best lawn bowlers to the world, the work of growing the game begins on home soil. Kelsey Cottrell recently visited Central Australia, where she gained some extra motivation to bring home gold from Glasgow.

Australian representative Natasha Scott and I recently competed in an open fours tournament at the Memorial Bowls Club in Alice Springs. The aim of the tournament was to promote lawn bowls in Central Australia and for Natasha and I to pass on our experience to their local members, who we are teamed up with each year.

During our trips to Alice Springs, Natasha and I have made television advertisements for barefoot bowls, we have been interviewed several times by local newspapers and radio stations, we have hosted coaching clinics for members and taught young aboriginal girls how to play bowls.

As we are all aware, bowling clubs are closing down everywhere and the Northern Territory is no exception. In 2010 the Alice Springs Bowling Club was forced to close their doors and that left the Memorial Bowls Club as the only one operating within 500km.

We can contribute on a small scale to developing lawn bowls in Central Australia but without the tireless efforts of the Memorial Bowls Club members, in the not too distant future bowls will no longer be played in Alice Springs.

I personally believe in most places there are too many bowling clubs within close proximity all competing for a small market.

But this generalisation doesn’t apply in Alice Springs, which has me worried about the future of bowls in this area.

During my sports management degree it was emphasised the importance of volunteers in sport, but never have I seen it in action quite like I did in Alice Springs.

No one wants to see bowling clubs close their doors but I now have a special connection to the Memorial Bowls Club as an honouree member and I certainly want to see the club develop. I want to see it grow for the 42 passionate members and my new found friends, who are fighting to keep bowls from going extinct in Central Australia.

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The Memorial Bowls Club volunteers were like a well oiled machine, all dedicated to certain jobs around the club and they never stopped! They put on the most beautiful home cooked tucker, they took care of the greens and the surrounds, bins were emptied, facilities were cleaned, visitors were transported to and from the bowls club and it was all done before I could even blink.

For such a remote club that has only 42 bowling members, introducing more people to the game of bowls is a priority for the club to survive. This year 11 local schools will be introduced to bowls through a junior program managed solely by volunteers.

For anyone planning on visiting the red centre, please make sure you take your bowls and pass through Alice Springs to say g’day to Ninja, Tommy, Pablo and all the members who will make your stay a very enjoyable one!

Whilst I’d love to travel around the country side a little more, I have plenty of practice to do before the Australian team leaves for the Commonwealth Games. Finding the slowest greens possible to practice on should get a little easier with the weather turning cold in Canberra.

The Australian team have training camps to attend in Melbourne and we all have individual training programs to work on in our home states that involve sending drills to our coaching staff on a regular basis.

Not long now and we will be on a plane to Glasgow!

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Karen Murphy, Kelsey Cottrell and Natasha Scott have been named along with Queensland’s Lynsey Clarke and Victoria’s Carla Odgers in the women’s team. Aron Sherriff will be the sole NSW representative in the men’s team as he joins Queensland’s Nathan Rice and Brett Wilkie, Victorian Matthew Flapper and South Australia’s Wayne Ruediger.

Rounding out the NSW contingent is Para-sport bowler James Reynolds, who will play in the Bowlers with a Disability Triples.

Get to know your NSW representatives better by checking out their profiles.

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KAREN MURPHY

KELSEY COTTRELL

AGE: 39 AUSTRALIAN CAPS: 475

AGE: 23 AUSTRALIAN CAPS: 225

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Karen won Commonwealth Games gold in 2006 in Melbourne, teaming up with current Jackaroos captain Lynsey Clarke in the Pairs. She won silver in the Fours at the 1998 Games and silver in the Singles in 2002. Her first World Championship medal came in 2004, with a bronze in the Pairs.

She repeated the feat in 2008 while also becoming a world champion for the first time, winning gold in the Fours. In 2012, Karen won gold in both the Singles and Triples at the World Championships in Adelaide. She is also a six-time Australian Indoor Champion and the 2013 World Champion of Champion Singles winner.

SUMMARY: Karen is by far the most capped player in the Jackaroos squad. She brings with her not only the experience of performing on the highest stage, but also winning on it. Despite her recent successes in Singles, Trans-Tasman selections suggest she may line up in the Triples side in Glasgow. With her proven track record in all formats though, she will be a medal favourite wherever she plays.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Bursting onto the international scene as a 15-year-old, Kelsey made her international breakthrough in 2008 at the World Championships. She won a bronze medal in the blue-ribbon Singles and silver in the Triples. In 2009 she won her first world title by taking gold at the World Champion of Champions. She attended her first Commonwealth Games in 2010, taking bronze in the Singles in Delhi. In 2012 she became a world champion, winning gold in the Pairs in Adelaide.

SUMMARY: After losing only one game, her semi-final, in the Singles in Delhi, Kelsey will be looking to upgrade her bronze medal this year in Glasgow. After representing the Jackaroos women in the Singles at the recent Trans-Tasman - getting the better of bowls legend Jo Edwards - and winning her second straight Super 6 Singles crown in Tasmania, Kelsey is looking primed for another shot at Singles glory.

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FIVE NEW SOUTH WALES PLAYERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND IN JULY.

NATASHA SCOTT

ARON SHERRIFF

AGE: 23 AUSTRALIAN CAPS: 121

AGE: 28 AUSTRALIAN CAPS: 177

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: In 2010 Natasha became the youngest ever Australian to represent the Jackaroos at the Commonwealth Games. While she missed out on a medal in Delhi, she was on hand two years later in Adelaide to win gold in the World Championship Triples. Natasha also won overall team gold at the 2011 Asia Pacific Championships and at the 2012 SA International series.

SUMMARY: Natasha thrives in a team environment so look for her to most likely compete in the Triples. While the Delhi Games were a baptism of fire for the then 19-year-old, the experience of 2010 and the success in Adelaide in 2012 should give Natasha plenty of confidence to chase a medal in Glasgow.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: The 2013 and 2014 BA International Bowler of the Year is the standout in the men’s side. At the 2008 World Championships he won Pairs bronze and Singles silver before missing the medal rounds at the 2010 Delhi Games. He took home silver in the Pairs at the 2012 World Championships and a gold medal in the Fours. More recently, Aron won gold at the 2013 Eight Nations test event in Glasgow in both Singles and Triples.

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SUMMARY: His standout performances at the Games venue – Kelvingrove – last year as well as a strong performance in the green and gold at the recent Trans-Tasman series suggest Aron is the favourite for the Singles spot. He is widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world and will definitely be one to watch at the pointy end of the competition

JAMES REYNOLDS AGE: 33 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: James took home a bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in the Elite Athletes with a Disability competition.

He is a multiple national champion in the Australian Athletes with a Disability (AAWD) Championships and has represented Australia in the annual TransTasman series. He is the 2013 NSW MultiDisability Singles and Pairs champion and the two-time defending NSW Disability Bowler of the Year.

SUMMARY: James is ranked among the best bowlers in NSW, regardless of his disability. He joins 2013 Multi-Disability National Singles Champion Tony Bonnell and National Bowler with a Physical Disability silver medallist Tim Slater in the Triples. With James’ Commonwealth Games experience and his current form, he has every chance of leading this side to a medal.

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// MEET A BOWLER // JANIS VINTON

This month’s bowler is Janis Vinton who plays bowls for Ryde X Phoenix. Janis lives at Ryde and has 1 daughter, 2 sons and 6 grandchildren and is married to Dick who bowls at Putney.

Janis, how long have you been bowling?

I have been bowling for about 16 years.

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

I was looking for something to fill a void. I have always played sport and had to give up playing netball after 45 years because of an injury. Bowls looked to be a little bit tamer than netball.

My mum and dad were very keen bowlers in Auckland New Zealand, so I heard a lot about bowls over the years. When my husband started playing I spent a lot of time going to and from the Club with him and one night I joined in a twilight game.

It was fun and I decided that I would like to give it a go and here I am still giving it a go. When I started I couldn’t play much because I was working but after a while I was able to juggle my hours at work so I could play more regularly. I find the game both frustrating and challenging and sometimes very enjoyable. I enjoy being outdoors and visiting other Clubs.

What is your bowling club?

Ryde X Phoenix which is only 5 mins from home.

Can you tell us a bit about your district ?

The Club is in the Macquarie District. There are 9 Clubs in the District, 3 of which joined Macquarie when Yaralla District ceased to be in 2010.

What size and colour are your bowls?

My first set of bowls were a size 4 Classic which I loved. From there I downsized to size 3 Classic 2, then to Dreamline size 3 and now I am playing with a set of Green/blue, Taylor Blue Line size 2.

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

I started my bowling career at Ryde City Bowling Club where my husband was also a bowler. When I first joined we had quite a strong Ladies Club with good membership but unfortunately like so many other Clubs, our membership dwindled considerably over time until there were only a few of us left. We were few in number but still www.womensbowlsnsw.org

managed to get a competitive pennant team together and put on some great carnivals and social days. We really did have a lot of fun both on and off the green. I was Treasurer for a few years before taking over as President, a job I held until the Club closed in December 2009. I joined Ryde X Phoenix in 2010 where I am still playing.

The transition from Ryde City to Ryde X Phoenix was easy because all the members from Ryde X were so welcoming. Winning the No.3 Pennant flag in 2012 was great but to back up and win the No.2 flag in 2013 was very satisfying and enjoyable for all the players and the Club.

Have you had any challenges in your bowling career?

I would say just trying to master the game is the biggest challenge. There are challenges in everything we do and bowls is no exception. I just try to keep them to a minimum.

Have you always been good at bowls?

I really don’t think it is for me to say whether I am good or not. I try hard to be better every time I play. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t.

What is so special about playing bowls?

It is having something in common with my brother who plays bowls at the Henderson Club in N.Z. When he and his mate come over for the rugby league grand final weekend they spend their Saturday having a game of bowls with us. It always turns out to be a long and fun filled day. Because we don’t see each other often it is a good relaxed way to catch up.

Meeting a lot of nice people is pretty special both at my own Club and other Clubs I have visited over the years. I have made many good friends and had a lot of good times through playing bowls.

and although we get up there when we can I don’t see them as much as I would like. I enjoy travelling when the time and money allows. I enjoy going over to Auckland to visit my Mum and extended family and try to fit that in a couple of times a year. I enjoy doing all sorts of things, I enjoy life and most of all though, I like catching up with friends both old and new and sharing news over dinner and a drink.

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

Most of the funny things that have happened involve other people and if I want to keep my friends I think it better that I keep quiet.

What is it like to live in Ryde, 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?

Ryde is a great place to live as it is so accessible to everywhere. Transport through Ryde is great and one can get to Hurstville just as easy as getting to the City by bus. I live between Ryde and Putney, within walking distance to Kissing Point where we can jump on the River Cat to go to Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. Or we just take a nice walk along the river. It is only a short drive to the Punt which is a quick way to get to Concord and Burwood. The Ryde area has something to offer everyone.

Great shopping, clubs, plenty of parks and numerous sporting clubs catering for every sport imaginable. I am not considering a life change as I am quite happy where I am.

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

Relax and enjoy the game. Be a good sport.

Play as much as you can.

What makes you proud to be a bowler?

Sharing the challenges of the game with my friends and promoting the game whenever I can especially to young people. Celebrating a win or sharing in the disappointment of a loss with your team mates is always a proud moment.

What do you enjoy doing apart from bowls.

I enjoy spending time with my family especially my children and grandchildren who range in age from 10yrs to 22 months.

I have 4 grandsons and 2 granddaughters.

Two of my grandsons live in Queensland

I was one of the fortunate ladies who went to several carnivals at Top Ryde and always felt very special when I went there as we were made to feel very welcome Thank you Janis, for sharing your life with us. Barbara H. Page 29

Around the Greens

Jess Blak, Margaret Portell and Gladys Barnes with the NSW Air Ambulance.

BOWL FOR OTHERS We visit the NSW Air Ambulance Service at Mascot, and see the donations being put to good use in helping others.

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, July 25 at Level 7, 309 Pitt St, Sydney, at 10.30am.

We look forward to members attending and would be pleased if more nominations are received for Committee. Nominations will close on July 4.

The annual Presentation of the Cheques luncheon will be held at The Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney, on Friday, September 19. The cost of the luncheon is $50. At the luncheon, recipients give a short talk on how bowlers’ donation assists their medical research and this is always very interesting.

On April 14, Jess Balk (Committee), Margaret Portell (Committee) and Secretary Gladys Barnes visited NSW Air Ambulance Service at Mascot for morning tea. They are one of the recipients of a Bowl for Others donation. On arrival the ladies were shown over the base and saw all the equipment and medical supplies

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used by them and the latest donation has been used to purchase some of the items.

We also sat in one of their planes, which carries two stretcher patients and two sit-up patients. The arrival of three patients in two planes from country areas and their transfer to ambulances waiting to take them to hospital, was very interesting to see.

Approximately 6000 patients are transported over a year and the hospitality shown by staff was enjoyed by all.

On arrival we were shown over their base and saw all the equipment and medical supplies used by them and the latest donation has been used to purchase some of the items.

Thank you to Caringbah and Leichhardt (Bayside Shield) for their recent donations which are very much appreciated.

Dulcie Tonkin, a Country Vice-President representing the Western District, has resigned as she is moving to another area. Thanks to Dulcie for many years collecting the subscriptions and donations on our behalf and wish her happiness in her new District.

PLEASE NOTE: All correspondence should be sent to: Secretary Gladys Barnes, 111 Holden St, Ashfield, 2131 or phone 97991052, and not to Women’s Bowls NSW as that mail has to be re-addressed.

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Around the Greens

Winners of the Nepean Plate (l-r): M. Topham, S. Kelly, M. Corbett, J. Schofield.

J. Sanderson has her head shaved as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.

BRUNSWICK HEADS WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE Sunday, March 16 was the day selected

by Brunswick Heads Bowling Club for the World’s Greatest Shave in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. Hats off to Brunswick bowler Julie Sanderson, who put her hand up to have her locks removed to aid this worthy cause. Julie has already raised well over $3500 with donations still rolling in. Congratulations Julie on such a great effort. Lady, you are a legend in your own time.

CAMDEN RSL WIN NEPEAN PLATE Camden RSL has traditionally always played in Pennants and has been most successful over the years. This year is the first year they have played in the Nepean Plate and won. The ladies were excited and everyone celebrated their success. In 2012, they won the district Nepean District Pennants Grade 4 and went on to play in the State Finals. Camden RSL may be a small club but are fierce competitors.

Karen talks to her students at North Ryde RSL.

NORTH RYDE RSL At every club a special event happens which creates a new enthusiasm and excitement. At North Ryde RSL WBC, this happened on Tuesday April 22 when Karen Murphy, recently selected as a team member for the Commonwealth Games, travelled a great distance to come to North Ryde RSL club and run a coaching clinic.

Through her enthusiasm and obvious talent, in a short time Karen elevated the attendees’ skills and awareness of many aspects of the game to a higher plane. Her obvious love of bowls was contagious. It was thrilling to listen and watch someone as gifted as Karen.

BOWRAL WBC On Friday February 28, the ladies of the Bowral WBC sent out invitations to residents inviting them to join for a free Open Day. Even though the weather was showery, about a dozen ladies turned up keen to learn how to play bowls. A special stick was lent to Margaret Cope as she found it difficult to bend.

Gail Fraser of Bowral instructs Rita Dodd and Linda Vinczeli

The day was very successful with a few ladies signing up to join our club.

In February, Christie and Owen Williams won the 2014 Bob Richards Shield. Owen is also a coach and valued member of the men’s Club. Congratulations Christie and Owen!

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Around the Greens

Winners and participants in the 2014 Towning Shield.

Commonwealth Games representative Jamie Reynolds in action

MULTI-DISABILITY BOWLS Six male and three female bowlers were selected from NSW to play against five States in this National competition.

The representatives were Geoff Seton ( Leichhardt) Mark Whiteman (Mayfield West) James Reynolds (Tathra Beach) Eddie Gollan (Raymond Terrace) Doug Lambert (Park Beach) James Sigsworth (Sussex Inlet) Carolyn Nelson (Engadine) Cheryl Benbow (Raymond Terrace) Lynn Smith (Roselands Flames) On two synthetic greens some excellent bowls were played.

Jamie, Carolyn and Lynn played 16 games in the 6 days with Carolyn winning 3 gold medals, Jamie two gold and 1 bronze and Lynn 1 gold and 2 bronze.

The 6 men representatives all won medals and Mark Whiteman in his first Nationals won two bronze. NSW won the overall trophy presented to Allan Starrett, NSW Coach.

Rain flooded the green on the third morning and play was delayed for an hour while the water subsided and then the volunteers swept the green.

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The organisation was superb, the volunteers excellent and the camaraderie fantastic.

Captain of NSW, Jamie Reynolds spoke highly of the friendship, support and the standard of bowls at the completion of the Nationals.

Special congratulations go to Carolyn Nelson who won 3 gold medals in the three competitions entered.

Tim Slater (Vic), Tony Bonnell (Qld) and Jamie Reynolds (NSW) were announced as our representatives at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

It was a very successful Nationals held at Fitzroy Bowling Club where the members made us all very welcome. Congratulations to all the organisers.

Photos courtesy of Disability Sports Australia/Tamara Hohnberg

2014 TOWNING SHIELD The prestigious and very social event on the Region 10 and 11 bowling calendar called the ‘Towning Shield’ was hosted in West Wyalong by the West Wyalong Sports Club’s women bowlers.

The ‘Towning Shield’ was first played in 1970 in Griffith and was named after Mrs Nancy Towning who resided in country NSW and was the NSW State Vice President at that time. The ‘Towning Shield’ is an InterRegional event that has been played annually since 1970 with the exception of 1989 and 2010 when it was cancelled because of continuous rain. Mrs Towning presented the shield to the first winner in 1970, the South Western District.

Each year a district in the region is selected (rotating each year) to be host and from the district a club is chosen. The elite bowlers of the districts meet to determine the champion district. Sixteen players from each district are selected to represent and the winner after two games of fours (21 ends) played on the one day is presented with the shield by the President of the host district.

sportswomen who play the game under all conditions and the participating 96 women should be congratulated on their stamina. Of course there are extreme weather conditions to be adhered to by the umpires but the thermometer did not quite reach that point.

WINNER 2014 RIVERINA: Team 1: C. Coster, F. Warren, H. Sims, A. Harvey Team 2: B. Brownfield, H. Richards, P. Beckwith, M. Bourne Team 3: J. Cookson, M. Booth, A. Schuster, F. McDonnell Team 4: M. Dando, S. Kitt, R. Newman, M. Bruce

The six participating Districts are Murrumbidgee, Riverina, Southern Highlands, Central Riverina, South Western and Southern Slopes.

Congratulations to Helen Reid (Southern Slopes President), Laraine Lyons (Southern Slopes Secretary), Helen Mackenzie, Kay Barry, Hazel Reid (Southern Slopes Match Committee), Dot Smith, Kaye Payne (Southern Slopes Umpires) Joan Stair (Region 10 NSWBA Representative) for conducting a well organised competition.

In 2014, as the bowlers delivered their clever bowls, set the heads and counted the shots the day got hotter and hotter. The most popular person on the day was the ‘water boy’ bringing iced water and ice to the rinks most of the day. Bowlers are true

Huge congratulations to the women of the Wyalong Sport’s Club who were very busy making the visiting women welcome and to feel very special playing in such a classy competition. The Southern Slopes District members were very thankful for their work.

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CENTRAL TABLELANDS

3 Results at District level: Singles: Colleen Ryan (Gulgong) Runner-up: Marcia Rochester (Mudgee) Open Fours: Rylstone Senior Fours: Mudgee PHOTO 1: Senior Fours winners (l to r): M. Knight, M. King, E. Falk, C. Condon (Mudgee) 2

PHOTO 2: Singles winner and runner-up (l to r): C. Ryan and M. Rochester

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District & Association News // CENTRAL RIVERINA

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Results at District level

Grade 4: South Grafton

Singles: B. Connor (Tomakin)

PHOTO 1: M. Grimes, J. Hanna, S. Squires, S. Ferro, R. Haselum (Maclean) PHOTO 2: C. Aitchison, M. Conlan, J. Button, L. Olsson, R. McPherson, B. Mills.

Absent: M. Thompson, N. Williamson (Yamba) PHOTO 3: C. Nixon, G. Linnaker, M. King, D. McLachlan, H. Nichols, P. Knox, M. Moran (South Grafton)

Runner-up: K. Thurlow (Tuross Head) Open Fours: Tuross Head Senior Fours: Malua Bay PHOTO 1: Singles B. Connor (Tomakin) PHOTO 2: Open Fours L-R: D. Lidbury, D. Monks, K. McLeod, S. Fahey (Tuross Head) PHOTO 3: Senior Fours L-R: O. Geshwend, M. Bruce, D. Mooy, S. Keir (Malua Bay)

5 Singles: S. Boddington (Tuncurry) Pairs: K. McGuire, S. Boddington (Tuncurry) Triples: D. Stewart, P. Body and J. Manga (Tuncurry-Forster Sports) Open Fours: K. McGuire, S. Boddington, R. Flanagan, D. Smith (Tuncurry) Senior Fours: L. McLean, C. Ladmore, J. Carson, C. Greber (Old Bar) PHOTO 1: Sarah Boddington

SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT

PHOTO 2: D. Stewart, P. Body, J. Manga

The opening day for the District bowls this year took place in January at the Boorowra Ex-Services Club. This was well attended and the winners on the day were a team from Binalong Club.

PHOTO 3: K. McGuire, S. Boddington

Members of the winning District Triples team were Helen Curtis, Ethel Lee and they were skipped by Robyn Dyball. Well done ladies!

PHOTO: L-R: H. Curtis, R. Dyball, E. Lee (Binalong) www.womensbowlsnsw.org

PHOTO 4: D. Smith, R. Flanagan, S. Boddington, K. McGuire PHOTO 5: C. Greber, J. Carson, C. Ladmore, L. McLean Page 35

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February 3 and 4 saw the Lower North Shore District Fours played at Neutral Bay for the first time. The Open Fours final was between two Neutral Bay teams and the Senior final was taken out by Neutral Bay as well. None of the players from these two teams had ever won a District Fours before and in fact most girls had not won a championship at club level.

Over these four days there were 12 different players from Neutral Bay who were winners and from a club of only 27 players this is quite outstanding and shows the depth of talent at the club.

PHOTO 1: Open Fours: P. Cole, B. Piper, G. Barton, M. Matsuoka (Neutral Bay) PHOTO 2: Senior Fours: C. Palmer, L. Schueler, P. Carpenter, D. Lovatt (Neutral Bay)

BENNELONG DISTRICT

PHOTO 1: Pennant No 1: E. West, M. Murphy, Ba O’Donnell, L. Barnett, J. Morgan, V. Turner, P. Orgill, J. Taylor (Warilla) PHOTO 2: Pennant No 2: J. Kervin, N. Ryan, J. Lacey, C. Justice, J. Turner, P. Hennessy, D. Waldron, P. Willetts (Shellharbour) PHOTO 3: Pennant No 3: C. Addison, S. Bywater, C. Herbert, M. Rodgers, D. Hamilton, S. White, J. Dryden, C. Dodd (Thirroul) PHOTO 4: Pennant No 4: M. Boyer, J. McAlary, H. Billett, J. Seedhouse, S. Paseka, A. Gillespie, A. Billett, A. Grant (Dapto)

NORTHERN SUBURBS DISTRICT Results at District level Pennants: Grade 1 Asquith A, Grade 2 Pennant Hills B, Grade 3 North Epping, Grade 4 North Epping, Grade 5 Beecroft PHOTO 1: Grade 1 winners at Northern Suburbs district (l-r): J. Bennett, S. Friedlander, M. Khamis, H. Maloney, N. Crump, S. Andrew, B. Davis, J. Wilson (Asquith) PHOTO 2: Grade 2 winners at Northern Suburbs district (l-r): J. Summerson, P. Crotty, J. Read, J. Moore, R. Krempin, J. Boesen, L. Hallam, R. Lowe. (insert R. Stevens). (Pennant Hills) PHOTO 3: Grade 3 winners at Northern Suburbs district (l-r) C. Avis, M. Garrick, M. Phipps, P. Spaul, Viv Riley, B. Smith, H. Fletcher, J. Swan (North Epping)

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Beryl Evans and Barbara Watters have been friends for over 60 years, playing hockey together as teenagers then enjoying golf for many years.

Pairs: Beryl Evans, Barbara Watters (Lithgow Womens Valley) Open Fours: B. Flanagan, J. Cunynghame, K. Thurtell, M. Stephens (Majellan) Senior Fours: E. Bull, J. Wild, S. Murray, M. Josh (Bathurst City)

They decided to pair up together in 2013 and have a go at the Western District Pairs Championship. They won and in 2014 they nominated for the event again.

PHOTO 1: B. Evans and B. Watters (Lithgow Workmens Valley)

The final was a very exciting cliff-hanger, with Beryl and Barbara winning 13-12 against the Majellan pair of Kerry Thurtell and Merle Stevens.

PHOTO 2: Open Fours (l-r): B. Flanagan, J. Cunynghame, K. Thurtell, M. Stephens (Majellan)

The Lithgow Workmans Valley members are very proud of these two bowlers whose combined age is 155 years and wish them good health and good bowling for many years to come.

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PHOTO 3: Senior Fours (l-r): E. Bull, J. Wild, S. Murray, M. Josh (Bathurst City)

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Charity Days

WYONG

SHELLHARBOUR

Before the shave L-R: P.Hennessy, N.Ryan, D. Waldron

Wyong Hospital is to receive not one but two new generation stand-alone syringe pump drivers thanks to the combined efforts of members of Wyong Bowling Club Ladies and Men’s clubs who raised the creditable amount of over $4,000, in just six hours, at their annual Charity Fun Day on Sunday October 13, 2013.

On March 3, 2014 Wyong Ladies club President Judy Henderson and the Men’s President Carl Sternbeck, Club Manager Sue Manning, Vice President Adrian Last and Marilyn Last, who cooked many cakes, attended Wyong Hospital for a demonstration of the new syringe pump

by Ashley Walter, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wyong Hospital.

The hospital’s existing drivers are in constant demand and the new equipment will be welcomed in both the operating theatres and the wards to deliver anaesthetics and medications automatically as required.

After the shave L-R: the ladies with Jodie Garvey, the hairdresser.

On Sunday, March 23, 2014 Shellharbour W.B.C. took part in “The World’s Greatest Shave”. Three No. 2 Pennant players, Naomi Ryan, Deborah Waldron and Pat Hennessy volunteered to have their heads shaved on the day, along with Paul, Naomi’s husband and Paul O’Leary one of the club’s barmen. A late inclusion was Jonno who has sported a ponytail for 35 years and $700 was raised in two minutes for that to come off.

The day was a fabulous success, with the men’s club running a sausage sizzle, a game of bowls in the afternoon followed by a Tombola and raffle of a 50 inch TV. $6650 was raised in total. As the club is due to close at the end of the year, this was the last major fundraiser and one of which the club is very proud.

Congratulations Shellharbour, what an amazing feat and how wonderful Jonno was to lose his ponytail. Please keep us informed right up to the last minute of your results and happenings! The Editor.

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To raise over $4,000 in such a short time, by a small bowling club is a feat more akin to a much larger club. Full credit must go the ladies who baked cakes, tarts, slices etc that were auctioned by the men’s club President Carl Sternbeck who once again skilfully extracted high bids from the crowd resulting in a most successful auction.

The highlight of the auction was a beautifully decorated chocolate cake donated by Legends Bakery Wyong which went for $101 and then the club house was stunned when the winning bidder, Mr Kevin Buckley, instructed that the cake be immediately cut up and distributed to all in attendance. This was generous gesture from Mr. Buckley.

Wyong President’s J. Henderson and C. Sternbeck, S. Manning and A. and M. Last are shown a demonstration of the new pump.

Another contributor to the overall result was the craft table run by members of the ladies club. They worked hard for weeks making craft items and gathering donations of kitchen ware and second hand books, to record over $800 in sales for the day. A great effort Ladies.

There were sponsors from Provender who always help when asked and also Master foods.

There was also a gold coin donation to join in the” spider”, plus raffles, barbecue etc.

It takes a large team of club volunteers to make the day such a success and proves what can be achieved at any club when the ladies and men’s sections work together in harmony.

Congratulations Wyong, it is great what can be achieved when people work together and its wonderful to see people like Mr Buckley being so generous with his cake he purchased. Its tremendous to put these stories in here and hope it will give other clubs some ideas Editor BH

BOWRAL Bowral Women’s Bowling Club held their annual Charity Day on April 10, 2014. The day was very well attended by bowlers from the Southern Tablelands District. Members ran a number of stalls which included a Chocolate Wheel, Plants and Flowers, Books, Bric-a-brac and a Raffle.

Unfortunately the rain stopped the bowls game so Margaret Addie and Sylvia Handley organised a game of Hoy and Trivia which was great fun.

Money from the sales on the stalls and with the support of many businesses in Bowral the amount of $1300 was raised for Can Assist.

Margaret Addie and Sylvia Handley calling a game of Hoy

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 2014

EVENTS FOR JULY-AUGUST 2014

EVENTS FOR AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2014

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LOCATION

CONTACT

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LOCATION

CONTACT

JULY 5-6

Maitland King and Queen of the Hunter

D Dilworth 49391218

AUG 18

Brush Park Gala Triples Carnival

J Roddy 98744742

JULY 7

Sutherland Versatility Day

J Crowe 95284634

AUG 19

Nambucca Heads Gala Day

L Hartman 65683347

JULY 8-9

Coffs Ex-Services Beautizone Fours Carnival

T Welsh 66537655

AUG 20

Park Beach August Carnival

J Farrell 66523622

JULY 14

Castle Hill Flo Wilcox Turnaround Triples

S Smith 96595771

AUG 20

Carlingford Ladies Pairs Carnival

L Rynehart 98735573

JULY 14

Yamba Blue Pacific Pairs

H Scott 66460407

AUG 22

South Cronulla Versatility 6

L Lowder 95230702

JULY 14-15

Lake Cathie Christmas in July Fours

Secretary 65844224

AUG 24

Gymea Bowl and Dine

J Formica 95244627

JULY 20-26

Sawtell Festival Week of Bowls (mixed)

K Underwood 66554164

AUG 25

Lambton Park Invitation Triples

B Parrott 49571688

SEPT 1

JULY 21

Engadine 3 Bowl Triples

J Thomas 95206507

Warringah Warringah Trophy Day

J Mountain 99531561

SEPT 2

JULY 25

Asquith Variety Five Carnival

H Maloney 99874454

Sawtell Open Triples

K Underwood 66554164

SEPT 4

JULY 25

Cronulla Winter Carnival

J Thornton 95310950

Urunga Toast Urunga – Ladies 3 Bowl Triples

J Dew 66556846

JULY 25

Ryde X Phoenix Xmas in July Triples

H Naudin 98084213

SEPT 6

Urunga Toast Urunga – Mixed Bowls

J Dew 66556846

JULY 27

Gymea Bowl and Dine

J Formica 95244627

SEPT 8

Taren Point Charity Day Open 4s

I Deuschle 95282113

JULY 27

Mosman Greenhorn Competition

M Screen 89040171

SEPT 8

Lake Cathie Three Bowls Open Pairs

Secretary 65844224

AUG 1

North Epping Camellia Ladies Triples

E Watford 98692304

SEPT 9-10

Park Beach Sapphire Triples

J Farrell 66523622

AUG 3

North Epping Camellia Mixed Fours

E Watford 98692304

SEPT 10

Woy Woy Waterview Carnival

L Pointing 43698816

AUG 4

Gymea Charity Day Fours

S Constable 95296834

SEPT 12-13

Malua Bay Open Pairs

M Mulcahy 44722121

AUG 6-7

Westport Port Macquarie Two Day Triples

D Burley 65825142

SEPT 13-14

Parkes Ladies Classic Pairs

M Riordan 68625313

AUG 11-12

Coffs Ex-Services Geoff King Motors Major Triples

T Welsh 66537655

SEPT 15

North Ryde RSL Gala Day

A Richardson 94198143

SEPT 15

Western Suburbs Under 5 Years Pairs

J Wisby 0402141472

Yamba Blue Pacific Pairs

H Scott 66460407

SEPT 28

Gymea Bowls and Dine

J Formica 95244627

AUG 17

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Special Days

NEWSTEAD

HOLBROOK RS Holbrook RS Women’s Bowling Club celebrated their 60th Anniversary on February 19, 2014.

The formation of a men’s bowling club was first suggested in 1944, but it took several years before it came to fruition Land was purchased, water was provided from an old brick pit and the Holbrook RSL men’s bowling club opened in 1952.

The following year a meeting was held for women interested in forming a club and they received permission to use the club’s green in 1954.

One blemish on the women’s joy at becoming bowlers and affiliated members in 1955 happened when Wally Allen drew a white chalk line across the floor in the clubhouse.

The women could not cross to reach the bar for a cool drink – they had to wait until a male member or a steward got them one. But that rule was later changed and the white chalk line eliminated.

COOTAMUNDRA EX-SERVICES

GLOUCESTER The club’s membership stands at 27 and it has had 3 patrons – Doris Morton, Inez Wheeler and Gladys Heather – and 3 life members Inez Wheeler, Marjorie Winnett and Joan Papworth.

Women’s bowls NSW director Louise Tucker attended the celebrations where a friendship pathway was opened.

It was built to honour all women bowlers. Clubs from across the region attended the day.

Photo: Holbrook RS members celebrate their Club’s 60th Anniversary.

Editor’s note: When we were working on the history of the Association, I read in the minutes about a club where a white line was drawn in the club house and now we know which club it was.

At the time we thought it was funny! I am so pleased that this is no longer practised.

President’s Day at Gloucester was a great success, honouring President Pat Cox and President of Lower North Coast Paula Body. Secretary Julie Scott attended plus members of other Clubs from the Lower North Coast District were represented. The day started with morning tea then the calling of the cards and a friendly game of bowls. Lunch was a baked dinner and sweet enjoyed by all. President Pat asked District President Paula to help cut the cake of which we all received a piece.

Special guests were Harry Cox, Pat’s husband, Patron Nance Yates, Ellen Murray, a Life Member, Victor Hebblewhite, President of the Club Ltd and Greenkeeper Ray Cokkes.

Speeches, toasts and raffles ended the day.

President Pat thanked all her Committee for their help and support during the year.

Photo: L-R: Club President Paula Body and Lower North Coast District President Pat Cox

Pictured is the gathering of bowlers for the 50th Anniversary celebrations for Newstead Womens Bowling Club on March 27, 2014. It was a very happy day, despite rain preventing any bowls being played on the day.

Representative of WBNSW, Denise Huender from Bathurst, was our Guest of Honour and she was officially welcomed

by Newstead President, Trish Wilson. Newstead’s Patroness, Edna Godson was also the Club’s guest. Edna has been associated with Newstead from its earliest years. Club Newstead President, Mr Gary Norton attended with a number of other dignitaries.

Eleven clubs were represented from within the District. During the official proceedings, Denice also presented WBNSW Appreciation badges to three members of Newstead, Helen McDonell, Denise Turner and Elaine Connor.

The inclement weather gave members and visitors a good opportunity to look over the extensive memorabilia from the early days of the club. The old photos were of great interest, as they showed the changes in uniforms over the years.

Photo: Courtesy of the Central Western Daily: Newstead Women’s bowlers celebrate their Club’s 50th Anniversary.

Cootamundra Ex-Services Women’s Bowling Club celebrated their 50th Birthday and President Vera Jeffery’s special day on the March 5, 2014. Regional Representative Joan Stair and South Western President Robin Apps were greeted by a guard of honour when they arrived. When the photos were taken and the bowls game ended, bowlers and guests gathered in the club Auditorium where a lovely lunch was served, Toast Mistress Shirley Mills read a brief history of the club, toast were made, and the winners and runners up received their prizes - these were both from Coota Ex. The raffle prize was a beautiful painting donated by Greg Fisher and this was won by Wendy Deacon. Merit badges were received with much delight by Maria Ryan, Caroloyn Buchanan, Joan Cummins and Dot Woodman.

President Vera, Regional Rep Joan and South Western President Robin then cut the cake which was shared by everyone. Bowlers and visitors then gathered in a circle to sing Auld Lang Syne which finished off a wonderful day.

Photo: Cootamundra Ex Services celebrate the Club’s 50th birthday

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DAVISTOWN RSL On April 24, 2014 the Davistown RSL WBC celebrated 40 years since its foundation in 1974. 26 members attended the first meeting.

The day began with a sumptuous morning tea prepared by the Social Committee. Before bowling commenced, the club received a birthday gift of a new club flag, generously donated by member Patricia Jenkins-Green and her husband Norman. After group photographs on the green, the new flag was hoisted up the flagpole by President Rosemary Cartmill.

A programme of novelty triples resulted in much fun and laughter and prepared everyone for the delicious lunch which followed.

Before lunch was served President Rosemary spoke briefly about the history of the club and welcomed everyone, including some past members, to the celebration. Everyone present drank a toast to the club, its past and present members and its valuable partners, the Davistown RSL Men’s Bowling Club and the Davistown RSL Club Ltd. A delicious two course meal was served by the Club Ltd’s catering service and followed by birthday cakes, made by members Verna Morris and Hazel Brown and decorated

by Jan Blackmore.

Men’s Club Patron Ralph Ryan and President Michael Fletcher spoke warmly about the club and its achievements over the years.

The drawing of raffles and lucky door prizes brought the day’s events to a close. We look forward to the next 40 years.

Photo: Davistown RSL celebrates their 40th anniversary www.womensbowlsnsw.org

ST JOHNS PARK

BELROSE 55TH ANNIVERSARY & PRESIDENT’S DAY Belrose Women’s Bowling Club celebrated their 55th Birthday and Margaret Brady’s Presidents Day on February 25th . Margaret has been President for the past 3 years and Belrose ladies were honoured with the attendance of Women’s Bowls NSW Director Sue O’Keefe and Mid North Shore District President Annette Fuller, along with Presidents and members from clubs in Mid North Shore District. Club Belrose Chairman of the Board Allan Hanson, Belrose Men’s BC President Andy Little and Club Belrose Manager John Cormio were also in attendance.

The clubhouse was beautifully decorated and morning tea was enjoyed by about 70 members and guests. A relaxed game of bowls was played in friendship followed by a very tasty lunch.

The afternoon was filled with toasts to the President, Club, Patron, Life Members and many more.

The celebratory cake was cut

by President Margaret, Director Sue and Mid North Shore District President Annette.

PORT MACQUARIE CITY Members of Port Macquarie City WBC were only too happy to help their much-loved member, Marie Bignell, celebrate her 90th birthday in March.

Marie has had a long association with our wonderful sport, initially joining Picnic Point Bowling Club in Sydney in 1974 – she was 50 years old at that time. During her time at Picnic Point she played bowls regularly and often against top State players. It was there that she developed her love of bowls.

Marie and her husband, Colin, eventually retired to South West Rocks and both transferred to South West Rocks Bowling Club where Marie continued to bowl until 1998. During her time at South West Rocks Marie was involved in many committees and was President from 1993 to 1996.

Merit pins were awarded to Janette Gordon, Barbara Wiggin, Pauline Knowles and Jan Toovey. Congratulations ladies for all the time and effort you have given to the club. The day concluded with President Margaret thanking members and guests for a very memorable day, with all members singing our Belrose Song followed by The National Anthem.

Marie’s involvement on Committees continued following her transfer to Port Macquarie City WBC in 1998.

For health reasons she ceased active bowling in 1999 but is still a staunch supporter of the Club and assists on the raffle table every week (as all Clubs would know, this is a very important role!!). She also makes sure there are always plenty of folded serviettes for the tables which she loves to do.

Photo: Belrose Women’s Bowling Club members celebrate their Club’s 55th birthday.

Marie, you are a wonderful member of the Club.

Best wishes for many more happy years doing the things you enjoy.

St Johns Park Women’s Bowling Club celebrated its 60th Anniversary and President’s Day on a beautiful sunny day on February 5, 2014.

Present were past Presidents, long-time members, Patrons and Life Members, Board and Club Ltd as well as members, distinguished guests, District members and St Johns Park bowlers.

The food was excellent and everybody attending enjoyed themselves.

Photo: L-R: C. Walther, B. Munro, E. Felkin, R. Procter, H. Smith

STOCKINBINGAL Recently the present members of the Stockinbingal Bowling Club celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Club.

A lovely day enabled a full green of bowls to be played prior to the indoor formalities, which was also attended by a number of former members, including a surviving Foundation member, Hazel Basham.

A delicious lunch was served and Anne Larsen gave a short history of the Club’s life, with District President Robyn Apps responding to the toast to the District and Hazel Basham responded to the toast to the Founding members.

Those attending received a very nice pen as a memento of this great little country Club’s occasion. Well done Stockinbingal!

Photo: M. Bignell (Port Macquarie City)

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Life Members

Life Membership

Congratulations!

Glenbrook

Red Rock Conrindi

PATRICIA DEBNAM

HAZEL CALDWELL

BEATRICE FERGUSON

In September 2013, Glenbrook Panthers awarded Patricia Debnam Life Membership.

Patricia, known as “Pat”, affiliated from Springwood in 1979. She then became Treasurer from 1980-1983 and District Delegate from 1983-88.

The State Badge was presented to her in 1984. Pat did not slow down and in 1988 she was elected Vice President and Treasurer, roles she held until 1990. Pat received the District Merit Badge in 1988. Pat was on Committee from 1990-1999, was District Treasurer from 1998-89, and Vice President /Delegate from 2002-2003.

Pat was awarded State Merit Pin in 2004. Pat continued to stand up when things were to be done. She was on the District Match Committee from 2004-07, was Bowls Organiser from 2005-06 and Glenbrook President & District Delegate from 2007-10. Pat has always been ready to help anyone and with a smile and she played Pennants and Championships.

Pat did everything well, attending meetings that would help the sport and the Club.

Pat has been in very ill health, but she was present in 2013 for the presentation of Life Membership. Congratulations Patricia Debnam!

Hazel affiliated with Glenbrook Ladies Bowling Club in 1982, and served on Committee from 1998-2000. She was Vice President in 1997, then the Bowls Organiser from 20002003. Hazel was very friendly and helpful in the club and on the green. In 2006 Hazel was elected President and District Delegate. From 2007-2009 she took on the Secretaries role and also continued as District Delegate. Hazel was presented with State Merit Badge in 2001, and the District Merit Badge in 2004, and the Royal Badge in 2004. Hazel Caldwell was awarded the Life Membership in September 2013. Hazel has a smile for everyone and she is very popular with the members. She still bowls on social and special days.

Congratulations Hazel Caldwell!

In September 2013, Glenbrook Panthers awarded Beatrice Ferguson Life Membership.

Beatrice affiliated in June, 1976. During 1977/8 Beatrice was Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. She was a Committee Member from 1980-81, a Selector from 198386 and then Bowls Organiser from 1988-89. Beatrice was awarded the State Merit Pin in 1989. She continued as Selector from 1989-92 then was Vice President from 1993-2000. In 2006 Beatrice was elected Patron of the Club. Beatrice is quiet but very friendly and has a touch with flowers. Beatrice does not bowl now but usually is at our lunch each week. Congratulations Beatrice Ferguson!

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MARJORIE TURNBULL Life Membership was given to Marjorie Judith Turnbull on Presentation Night December 15, 2013. Judy has been a member of the Red Rock Corindi WBC for years and has held every position from President down to Selector during this time. Judy although getting on in years is still a very active bowler and a great tutor to all our new members.

Her knowledge of all positions she has held, she has passed on to all members throughout this time. Judy is a very worthy recipient of this award and received it with much pride, but also was very embarrassed by all the attention she received. We all hope Judy will be bowling with us for many years to come.

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Black Head BC

Greenlees Park

Visit the North Coast, play bowls in God’s country and enjoy the brilliant sunshine. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self contained, air-con apartments. Linen provided. 1.5km CBD, 200 metres Port City Bowling Club. Come and join us!

Managers - Ian and Vicki Newton

PATRICIA COLEMAN

HELEN BURTON

At the annual AGM in October 2013, the Black Head Bowling Club was honoured to present Patricia Coleman with Life Membership. Pat joined the Women’s Club on June 1, 1996.

In 1997 she was a selector and won the Club Triples, in 1998 she was a selector and committee member as well as runner-up in the Major Singles.

In 1999 she was a selector and committee member and won the Minor Singles, Major Singles and Club Fours. She was the Club Vice President in 2000 and 2001 when she also won the Club Pairs and Fours.

In 2002 she was the District Bowler of the Year winning the Major Singles, Club Pairs, Triples and Fours. Pat has gone on to win quite a number of Club Championships as well as holding positions on committees. Our members felt a Life Membership was well deserved, she has served her club with pride.

The Members of Greenlees Park Women’s Bowling Club were pleased to award Helen Burton life membership at their bi-annual meeting on February 27, 2014. Helen joined the Club in December 2000 and has been on catering, general and match committees since 2001 and Club President since 2006. This is Helen’s final year and she will be greatly missed.

Helen has been a strong leader helping all new members and giving guidance on Club matters. In 2007, Helen became the first woman player in the Club to be a winner in all the Club Championships. Helen has also played in winning Pennant teams in both Yaralla and Macquarie Districts and in the No 4 Pennant Playoffs at Kurri Kurri in 2005.

Over the years, Helen was in winning teams for other events including the District Fours State play-off at St Johns Park in 2009. In accepting her life membership badge, Helen thanked the Greenlees Park women bowlers for this honour given to her.

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Club Championships & Competitions AVOCA BEACH Major singles: N. Smith Runner-up: C. Allenby Pairs: Y. Bartlett, J. Kilgallon Triples: J. Ahearn, V.Haynes-Lovell, A. White Fours: A. Diamond, C. Allenby, R. McLean, D. Windshuttel Minor singles: L. Hulston

BALLINA RSL

BERKELEY SPORTS

Major singles: C. Penno, runner-up: D. Wright Pairs: J. Baldock, L. Walsh Fours: P. Leake, J. Baldock, L. Walsh, C. Roach President’s Cup: C. Penno Most Improved: L. Massey

CESSNOCK CITY Major singles: M. McGuinness, Runner-up: C. Field Pairs: C. Field, M. Crump Triples: C. Parkinson, C. Vernon, M. Crump Fours: E. Richardson, L. Foster, C. Lee, M. McGuinness Pennant No 2: L. Foster, C. Parkinson, M. McGuinness, M. Crump, K. Lane, M. Hudson, C. Field, C. Vernon.

(Cessnock City)

CONDOBOLIN WBC

Photo:( Back): L. Massey. (front l –r): J. Baldock, L. Walsh, C. Roach, P. Leake, C. Penno, (Berkeley Sports)

Singles winner: D. Eggins Pairs: L. Chandler, D. Eggins Triples: L. Hickey, L. McIlwain, B. Nelson Fours: N. Renner, V. Lewis, L. Jongebloed, J. Hollingsworth Minor singles: L. Hickey Consistency: D. Vaughan Photo: L-R: D. Vaughan, N. Renner, V. Lewis, L. Jongebloed, J. Hollingsworth, L. McIlwain, B. Nelson, L. Chandler, D. Eggins (Ballina RSL)

BALLINA WBC

CASTLE HILL

Major Singles: H. Wiessner Pairs: J. Saultry, L. Lim Triples: S. de la Harpe, F. Lee, D. Howard Fours: A. Addy, K. Bremner, S. de la Harpe, D. Howard Minor Singles: J. Lees Major Minor: D. Creed, J. Jeffrey Bowler of the Year: L. Lim

Major singles: P. Dimos Runner-up: P. Nicholl Pairs: J. Dodgson Triples: R. Barby, R. Stenhouse, P. Nicholl Fours: N. Dodgson, G. Reynolds, M. Dopper, P. Nicholl Minor singles: E. Coe Consistency singles: J. Dodgson Handicap singles: P. Dimos

Photo: Back (l-r): G. Holmes, B. De Re, K. Huett, P. Anderson.

Front (l-r): J. Sully, F. Arcus, A. Brown (Ballina)

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Major Singles: C. Picker Pairs: D. Kennedy, W. Hewitt Triples: J. Boothman, S. Reedy, J. Stephenson Fours: S. Reedy, J. Stephenson, B. Lang, M. Gardener Minor Singles: A. Howard Photo courtesy of the Crookwell Gazette: (l. –r.): A. Howard, C. Picker, D. Kennedy, W. Hewitt, J. Boothman, S. Reedy, J. Stephenson, B. Lang, M. Gardener (Crookwell Services)

DIGGERS AT THE ENTRANCE Major singles: M. Deller Runner-up: B. Hill Pairs: B. Butlin, B. Seabury Triples: M. Haines, B. Hill, R. Wheeler Fours: E. Peterson S. Aquilina, M. Deller, T. Leonard

GLADESVILLE

Photo: L-R: J. Dodgson, N. Dodgson, G. Reynolds, M. Dopper, P. Nicholl, P. Dimos

CRONULLA WBC

Photo (l-r): H. Wiessner, J. Saultry, S. de la Harpe, F. Lee, D. Howard, A. Addy, J. Lees, J. Jeffrey, D. Creed, (K. Bremner (inset)) (Castle Hill) Major singles: B. De Re Pairs: F. Arcus, A. Brown Triples: G. Holmes, J. Flaherty, R. Greenhalgh Fours: K. Huett, J. Sully, P. Anderson, B. De Re Consistency: J. Rhodes

CLUB: CROOKWELL SERVICES

Major singles: D. Taylor Pairs: D. Taylor, J. Donald Triples: J. Donald, A. Smith, L. Petty Fours: J. Gerard, A. Smith, J. Thornton, L. Petty Photo : L-R: D. Taylor, J. Donald, L. Petty, A. Smith, J. Gerard, J. Thornton (Cronulla)

Major singles: E. Meagher Runner-up: R. Eagles Pairs: F. Bosward, E. Meagher Triples: A. Hyem, A. Parisi, B. Paterson Fours: E. Craven, B. Paterson, A. Parisi, F. Bosward Minor singles: C. Bambach Consistency: S. Hardacre Photo: (back l. to r.): A Hyem, R Eagles, C Bambach. Middle L-R: E Meagher, E Craven, S. Hardacre. (front l to r): A Parisi, F Bosward, B Paterson.

(Gladesville)

Bowls Matters May – June 2014

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

We will not be accepting new Club Championship results from 2013 beyond this issue in order to clear the backlog.

GLENBROOK PANTHERS Major singles: P. Chamberlin Pairs: J. Howe, P. Hartley.

Triples: P. Chamberlin, P. MacCormack, B. Hilleard.

Fours: A. Jeans, C. Dark, J. Sell, S. Hammond.

Minor Singles: B. Coleman Minor Pairs: M. Henry, N. Little

GUNNEDAH SERVICES WBC

Major singles: R. Fordham Pairs: K. Barnes, N. Ryman Triples: G. Coddington, J. Sills, N. Ryman Fours: J. Darcey, K. Barnes, P. McGregor, C. Baker Minor singles: C. Baker Consistency: Turner Photo: L-R: G. Coddington, J. Sills, N. Ryman, K. Barnes, R. Fordham (Gunnedah Services)

LITHGOW WORKMENS VALLEY

Major singles: K. Keighley, Runner-up: J. Kennedy Pairs: B. Bryce and J. Kennedy Triples: R. Harries, B. Watters, B. Evans Fours: B. Lothian, B. Bender, C. Kenniff, B. Evans Minor singles: D. Stubbs Club Consistency: D. Stubbs

GYMEA WBC

MAJELLAN WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB

Major singles: J. Hunter Runner-up: D. Brooking Pairs: D. Brooking, K. Harvey Triples: P. Byrne, J. Foston, J. Hunter Fours: B. Davis, S. Eccleston, K. Gooch, L. Bell Minor singles: K. Gooch

Major singles: D. Huender Pairs: C. McGrath, D. Huender Triples: C. McGrath, P. Clark, D. Huender Fours: H. Hunt, J. Bembridge, P. Clark, B. Thornberry

Photo L-R: Back: S. Eccleston, J. Foston. Front: J. Hunter, D. Brooking, K. Harvey Insets: K. Gooch, L. Bell, P. Byrne, B. Davis

LEICHHARDT

Photo: Back L-R: B. Thornberry, H. Hunt, P. Clark, D. Huender. (front l-r): J. Bembridge, C. McGrath (Majellan)

MT LEWIS WBC

Major singles: R. Crawley Runner-up: S. Woods Pairs: G. Chase, E. Gully Triples: K. Clarke, S. Hynes, J. Lipscombe Fours: R. Crawley, A. Wilkinson, S. Hynes, J. Lipscombe Minor singles: L. Ackling Consistency: J. Lipscombe Photo: L-R: K. Clarke, R. Crawley, J. Lipscombe, L. Ackling, E. Gully, S. Hynes, A. Wilkinson (Mt Lewis)

Major singles: S. B. Hoare Runner-up: P. Harvey Pairs: K. Murray, M. Senico Triples: S. B. Hoare, M. Senico, S. A. Hoare Fours: R. Rodwell, R. Young, L. Hodge, B. Borland Minor singles: K. Murray

MANILDRA WBC

Major singles: D. Fliedner Pairs: D. Fliedner, M. Shean Photo: D. Fliedner and M. Shean (Manildra)

Photo: (Top l-r): D. Stubbs, R. Harries, B. Bryce, J. Kennedy, C. Schram, B. Bender (bottom l-r): B. Lathian, B. Watters, C. Kenniff, B. Evans (Lithgow Workmens Valley)

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Club Championships & Competitions NARRABRI

Major singles: B. Ryan Runner-up: D. Gleeson Pairs: M. Redman, B. Ryan Triples: V. Falkiner, G. Panton, E. Sadler Fours: J. Burrell, H. Woodward, J. Coleman, G. Panton Minor singles: M. Redman Photo: (back l to r): E. Sadler, V. Falkiner, G. Panton, J. Coleman, H. Woodward, J. Burrell. (front): D. Gleeson, B. Ryan, M. Redman (Narrabri)

NORTH EPPING

Major singles: M. Garrick, Runner-up: B. Trompp Pairs: J. Brannagan, J. Swan Triples: M. Garrick, G. Tucker, H. Fletcher Fours: C. Avis, B. Trompp, B. Watkins, J. Swan Minor singles: V. Riley Photo: (l to r): B. Trompp, M. Garrick, H. Fletcher, V. Riley, B. Watkins, J. Swan, C. Avis, G. Tucker. (Absent: J. Brannagan) (North Epping)

NORTHMEAD WBC

PICNIC POINT

Major singles: R. Clarke Pairs: D. Kindleysides, U. Killow Triples: C. Keys, J. Dennis, J. Whittington Fours: M. Stewart, V. Robinson, N. Walsh, A. Tindall Minor singles: C. Keys Novice singles: B. Keene

Major singles: V. Smith Runner-up: J. de Vries Pairs: J. Wright, L. Fitzhenry Triples: P. Furner, L. Fitzhenry, J. de Vries Fours: J. Wright J. Crotty, S. Fahey, L. Fitzhenry Minor singles: P. Walther Consistency: J. de Vries

Photo: Back Row L-R: U. Killow, R. Clarke, V. Robinson, J. Whittington, J. Dennis Front L-R: M. Stewart, B. Keene, N. Walsh, C. Keys (Northmead)

NOWRA WBC

PORT MACQUARIE CITY

Major singles: V. Coller Runner-up: B. Poulton Pairs: N. Golinski, C. Brown Triples: N. McPherson, S. Flohr, B. Poulton Fours: M. Thurbon, M. Snell, V. Coller, C. Brown Minor singles: L. Crosswell Minor pairs: S. Birrell, F. Ison Major/Minor pairs: E. Harris, L. Musgrove Consistency: C. Brown

Major Singles: C. White Major Pairs: S. Devine, M. Walsh Triples: G. Carmody, C. Bowman, D. Amor Fours: J. Brady, C. Bowman, B. Barrett, D. Amor Major/Minor Pairs: C. Bowman, P. Morrison Minor Singles: L. Cannon Minor Pairs: E. Russell, B. Owens Consistency Singles: H. Durrant

Photo: Nowra Women’s Bowling Club champions

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Photo: (l. to r.):- V. Smith, P. Walther, J. Wright, L. Fitzhenry, J. de Vries, P. Furner, S. Fahey, J. Crotty.

(Picnic Point)

PORTLAND

Major singles: A. O’Brien Runner-up: J. Gaite Pairs: N. Bannon, A. O.’Brien Triples: B. Milton, N. Bannon, A. O’Brien Fours: A. O’Brien, N. Bannon, H. Flynn, E. Toyer Minor singles: H. Handley Photo: (back l-r): N. Bannon, H. Handley, (front l-r): A. O’Brien, B. Milton, E. Toyer, H. Flynn (Portland)

RAMSGATE RSL

Major Singles: L. York Pairs: I. Flora, K. Kurohara Triples: E. Alleyne, C. Kelly, L. York Fours: D. Kelly, E. Blanton, J. King, M. Garvan Photo (l. to r.) : I. Flora, C. Kelly, K. Kurohara, D. Kelly, E. Alleyne, M. Garvan, J. King.

(Ramsgate R.S.L.)

Photo: (l. to r. back): J. Brady, B. Barrett, D. Amor, P. Morrison, C. White, H. Durrant, ( front): G. Carmody, E. Russell, B. Owens, S. Devine, L. Cannon, C. Bowman (Port Macquarie City)

Bowls Matters May – June 2014

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

We will not be accepting new Club Championship results from 2013 beyond this issue in order to clear the backlog.

RANDWICK

Major singles: T. Keir Runner-up: T. Tuckerman Pairs: E. Bailes, N. Hemopo Triples: K. Klinner, H. Condon, T. Keir Fours: D. Hetherington, B. McKibbon, M. Ravell, C. Stokes Minor singles: A. Murphy Photo: ( l. to r.): T. Keir, K. Klinner, H. Condon (Randwick)

RATHMINES MEMORIAL Major Singles : H. Gray Runner-up: D. Dawes Pairs: L. Clissold, D. Dawes Triples: M. Pinson, L. Clissold, D. Dawes Fours: M. Pinson, M. Vuke, L. Burgess, C. Grant Minor Singles : L. Douglas Joyce Beddow Consistency: L. Douglas Lynne Moulton Consistency: L. Clissold Elvie Wilby 3 Bowls Pairs: F. MacFarlane, L. Douglas

RAYMOND TERRACE

Major Single: N. Scott (nee Van Eldik) Runner-up: P. Skinner Pairs: M. Barnett and N. Scott Triples: R. Newbery, D. Nicholson, B. Simpson Fours: M. Barnett, D. Price, K. Richard, N. Scott Pennant 1: P. Skinner, B. Simpson, A. Thompson, D. Price, M. Barnett, H. Stokes, K. Richards, N. Scott Minor Singles: C. Benbow

RIVERSTONE

SAWTELL

Major Singles: L. Graham Pairs: N. Parrott, L. Graham Triples: M. Coveney, L. McHenery, Y. Moretti Minor Singles : J. Burrows Photo : ( l. to r.): L. Graham, L. McHenery, M. Coveney, J. Burrows, N. Parrott, Y. Moretti (Riverstone)

Photo: (l to r) E. Holland, L. Wasson, N. Harvey, M. Friend, J. Degnan, R. Cook, D. Tree, H. Amos, B. Ellis. Inset: J. Stevens (Sawtell)

ROSEHILL

SEAFORTH

Major singles: E. Redaelli Runner-up: L. Attard Pairs: J. Hartley, J. Brown Triples: Y. Gersbach, J. Eckett, E. Redaelli

Major Singles: M. Hastings Runner-up: J. McKeown Pairs: E. Atkinson, N. Etherington Triples: J. Kellar, J. Freeman, N. Etherington Minor Singles: J. Wright

Photo: Back L-R: D. Price, N. Scott, K. Richards, A. Thompson. Front: H. Stokes, M. Barnett, P. Skinner, B. Simpson (Raymond Terrace)

RICHMOND MEMORIAL

Photo: ( l to r): J. Hartley, J. Brown, Y. Gersbach, E. Redaelli.( Insert: J. Eckett), (Rosehill)

Major Singles: A. Scott, runner-up: J. Brown Pairs: G. Hill, J. Brown Triples: J. White, F. Flood, W. Dillon Fours: B. Green, K. Leonard, W. Dillon, L. Smith Minor singles: I. Pateman Consistency singles: J. Brown Photo: (back l-r): J. Brown, F. Flood, A. Scott, K. Leonard, B. Green. (front l-r): W. Dillon, I. Pateman. (Absent: G. Hill, J. White) (Richmond Memorial)

Major Singles: D. Tree Pairs: N. Harvey, M. Friend Triples: E. Holland, R. Cook, B. Ellis Fours: H. Amos, J. Stevens, L. Wasson, J. Degnan

Photo: L-R: J Wright, J Freeman, J Kellar, N Etherington, E Atkinson, M Hastings, (Seaforth)

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