Bowls Matters May/June 2015

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Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON Mrs Linda Hurley DIRECTORS

Replacements & Byes

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2015 Indoor Singles Bowl For Others Charity

Life Member: Beverley

Joyce Cooper’s 90th

Western Suburbs

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REGULARS Editor’s Note

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President’s Message

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From the CEO’s Desk

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Match Report

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President Appointed Appointed

STANDING COMMITTEES Match

Pamela Hockings Robyn Lewis Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas

Coaching

Kathryn Chatillon Deby Brien Lesley Swales Bev Mitchell Barbara Stonham

Umpire’s Report

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Umpires

Coaching Report

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OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

Bowl For Others Report

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Selection

Letter to the Editor

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Constitution Revision Beryl Watson

Robyn Procter

General News

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Life Members

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Special Days

Gary Willis

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Magazine

Wendy Steyer Elizabeth Whelan Jean Clowes Jackie Lewis

Club Spotlight

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Social

Delsie Fardell

Meet a Bowler

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REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Around the Greens

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District Association News

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Appointed Positions 2015 Form

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City Masters Singes Form

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What’s On in Your Club 2015

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2014 Club Championships and Competitions

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

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

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Editor’s Note \\ WENDY STEYER \\ EDITOR

"To Members and Publicity Officers, I would like to start a section of the History of Clubs."

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Welcome to the June Issue of Bowls Matters!

This month's “Meet a bowler” is Thelma Lever who plays for Oak Flats situated south of Wollongong. Thelma is also District President of the Illawarra District which celebrated its 60th Birthday in May. Thank you Thelma for sharing a little of your life with us.

In the General News section, you will find articles on the Australian Sides “stunning sides trifecta” and the NSW Indoor Singles Championships which were held at Warilla. The first 14 place getters qualify to enter the Australian Indoor Singles to be held in Tweed Heads in August.

The Umpires report covers the much talked about rules on replacement players, matched and unmatched byes.

While the Coaching report gives a run down on post Pennant achievements. “Did you reach your goals and expectations” and how can you improve your outcome.

In Club Spotlight Mosman have an article about their launch of a new women’s competition The Norma Field Trophy.

Neutral Bay have also put in an article in the magazine about their weekend Championships.

There is still a backlog of Club Championships and Competitions, so don’t despair if you can’t see your results in print. Even though it is past the date to get your 2014 results in print the backlog will go over to this magazine.

To Members and Publicity Officers, I would like to start a section of the History of Clubs. I would be very thankful if Clubs could provide their history to the Magazine Committee. Also if you find any snippets that you think may be of interest to members please send them in. They do not have to be about bowls.

Wendy Steyer Editor

Bowls Matters May–June 2015

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

Things do not change; we change – Henry David Thoreau Announcing a New Event for 2016!

As a further initiative to generate additional interest in competitive bowls, WBNSW is announcing the introduction of a SENIOR PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP along similar lines to the Senior Fours Event.

The Senior Pairs and the Open Pairs Championship will run at the same time in each District and is open to all eligible players who will be 60 years of age or older at the close of entries at District Level. Players must choose between the Senior Pairs or Open Pairs, not both. Games will be played concurrently at District, Regional and State level. The format will differ from the Open Pairs; The Senior Pairs event will be three bowl pairs over 18 ends, no dead ends.

Over the next few months Clubs and Districts will be advised via direct memos, the website and Bowls Matters in preparation for the introduction of this event for 2016.

Australian Sides Championship Western Australia – April 7-10 It’s very easy to forget the 6 hour delay at Sydney airport and the rainy days in Perth and instead remember the perfect week of bowls when Women’s Bowls New South Wales etched their name into the history books as the first state or territory to record four consecutive Marj Morris Trophy wins in the women’s 26 year event history, after ending the round-robin competition with an unblemished seven wins.

Our women - a champion side and a side of champions! Heartfelt thanks from a very proud President, Coach and Side Manager!

There was further cause for celebration for New South Wales when the NSW men won the Alley Shield on a count back resulting in a further honour, the Overall Champions Trophy.

So much valuable silverware to bring home!

Details in later pages.

World Cup Warilla – April 13 - 23 I was delighted to be at the opening ceremony of the World Cup held at Warilla Bowls Club where Champions from over 25 countries including our own Jamie-Lee Worsnop, David Holt and Jeremy Henry were welcomed by World Bowls CEO Gary Smith. Scotland’s Iain McLean and Malaysia’s Siti Zalina Ahmad were crowned World Cup Singles champions, runners up David Holt and Scotland’s Julie Forrest with promising Australian teenager Jamie-Lee Worsnop taking third place with New Zealander Jo Edwards.

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2015 Indoor Singles Warilla – May 3-5 It is always a privilege to witness the intense competition demonstrated by all players during this important event. After three days the 64 entrants were reduced to 14 qualifiers, the top three being Karen Murphy, Kay Moran and Sarah Boddington - all bound for the Australian Indoors at Tweed Heads the end of August. Congratulations to all the qualifiers and our best wishes for a successful campaign.

Metro v Country Merimbula – May 16-17 For most of us attending this great annual event, the journey to Merimbula was a long one but definitely well worth the time taken!

24 State selected players and their Managers arrived at Merimbula-Imlay Bowling Club ready to take on their foes for the first test Saturday May 16, each player excited to be presented with their red (Country) and green (Metro) caps. Congratulations to the Country side for securing their third win!

Full details of the Metro v Country in later pages.

The catering, hospitality and organisation provided by Club Sapphire was exceptional and my sincere thanks to the Club for their generous sponsorship, to Michael Wilks, Bowls Development Officer, thank you for your support and attention to detail, and to President Felicity and the hardworking members of the Women’s Club, our gratitude for the kindness and attention given to each of us over the weekend. WBNSW certainly hopes to return to Club Sapphire for another State event in the not too distant future.

My congratulations to all the players selected for this event, and thank you for helping make the 2015 Tests a great success.

Three Forums in Seven Days Following the Metro v Country tournament Merimbula, our first forum began with about 80-90 members from Region 9, many anxious to ask questions regarding pennants, the Dress Policy, Constitution and umpiring.

Our presentation included information on how to navigate our website to find current and older memos, policies relative to clubs and districts, important information on club and district elections and guidelines for Management Committees.

Club on May 20. Again pennants, a popular topic, unfortunately many clubs and districts concerned with the decisions made when we introduced the Moratorium 2 years ago were hoping to make changes due to unsatisfactory decisions originally made. Chairman of Match, Pam Hockings advised the next Moratorium is two years away when changes to grades can then be made.

Our third forum held at Port City Bowling Club (Region 2) on May 24, prior to the State Carnival and Dinner, attracted a large number of members. Again a variety of questions - proxy and postal voting, pennants conditions of play, the new umpiring courses, flexibility with play days, bowls wear and explanations outlining the necessity for the Association and our members to embrace change.

From south to north and in between, a very hectic few days where we hope many fears and doubts have been allayed. Of course there were a number of unpopular answers, however we do hope that all those attending will report “correct” information to their members on return. Our thanks to everyone who made the effort to attend!

2015 AGM All clubs should have received the first notice of meeting for the Association’s AGM to be held in Sydney, Wednesday September 16. Unless stated otherwise, ALL members are welcome to attend and there will be time following the meeting at the forum where members may ask any Association related questions.

Nominations for Directors and Expressions of Interest I am inviting members with a bowling background as well as past or current business experience who wish to contribute to the organisation either as a Director, committee member or a Regional Representative to call either myself or the office to discuss the many options.

Vacancies include - Board 3, Selection 4, Social Committee 2 and Constitution 2. Expressions of Interest are required yearly for each Regional Representative position. The successful members appointed to the positions are announced at the AGM. All positions are valuable and join in contributing to the success of the Association. If you feel you have the time and ability to be part of this incredible organisation - please call us.

Pam Hockings and myself welcomed a large group of members from Region 1 at our second forum held at Alstonville Bowling

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

Of regrets and imagination...

I recently attended a seminar that was remarkable for two reasons.

The first is that over the course of 4 hours of discussion about doping, performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) and match fixing, there was one single mention of women, right at the end. I think you’d be justified in inferring from this that women don’t cheat and also that women don’t play sport. While I’d love to be able to claim a wonderful moral superiority for the fairer sex, we all know that both of these inferences is just not true. It really makes me roll my eyes and wonder for how much longer we have to put up with this arrogance?

However, the second thing that I found remarkable is much more interesting. Bear with me while I set the scene – the name of the seminar was Safeguarding the Integrity of Sport. The key word here is ‘integrity’.

What is integrity? The dictionary definition is that integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. It is generally a personal choice to uphold oneself to consistently moral and ethical standards.

But whose morals? And whose principles?

The speaker alluded to ‘our values’ as being the basis for our moral and ethical decisions. He then went on to list some of the common elements for ‘values’.

Accountability, Accuracy, Achievement, Adventurousness, Altruism, Ambition, Assertiveness, Balance, Being the best, Belonging, Boldness, Calmness, Carefulness, Challenge, Cheerfulness, Clearmindedness, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Competitiveness, Consistency, Contentment, Continuous Improvement, Contribution, Control, Cooperation, Correctness, Courtesy, Creativity, Curiosity, Decisiveness, Democracy, Dependability, Determination, Devoutness, Diligence, Discipline, Discretion, Diversity, Dynamism, Economy, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Elegance, Empathy, Enjoyment, Enthusiasm, Equality, Excellence, Excitement, Expertise,

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Exploration, Expressiveness, Fairness, Faith, Family-oriented, Fidelity, Fitness, Fluency, Focus, Freedom, Fun, Generosity, Goodness, Grace, Growth, Happiness, Hard Work, Health, Helping Society, Holiness, Honesty, Honour, Humility, Independence, Ingenuity, Inner Harmony, Inquisitiveness, Insightfulness, Intelligence, Intellectual Status, Intuition, Joy, Justice, Leadership, Legacy, Love, Loyalty, Making a difference, Mastery, Merit, Obedience, Openness, Order, Originality, Patriotic, Perfection, Piety, Positivity, Practicality, Preparedness, Professionalism, Prudence, Qualityorientation, Reliability, Resourcefulness, Restraint, Results-oriented, Rigour, Security, Self-actualization, Self-control, Selflessness, Self-reliance, Sensitivity, Serenity, Service, Shrewdness, Simplicity, Soundness, Speed, Spontaneity, Stability, Strategic, Strength, Structure, Success, Support, Teamwork, Temperance, Thankfulness, Thoroughness, Thoughtfulness, Timeliness, Tolerance, Traditionalism, Trustworthiness, Truthseeking, Understanding, Uniqueness, Unity, Usefulness, Vision, Vitality.

It’s a great list isn’t it? The only problem is that some of those elements are contradictory – loyalty and honesty – contentment and continuous improvement – independence and teamwork – control and spontaneity.

It highlights that my values may not be the same as your values, and that our own personalities come into play as well. It is also a great illustration of why so many disagreements arise. We seem to be in an era of demanding apologies for this, that and the other when really we need to take a good step backwards and consider the situation from the other person’s perspective. Something that I might consider unimportant is of great significance to someone else. A joke from your perspective might be offensive to me.

"...what is it that makes us choose not to cheat? I subscribe to the view that we nearly always know – instinctively or otherwise – the difference between right and wrong."

The ability to empathise and understand is a most under-rated gift and it would be wonderful if we could package it up and give it away at every opportunity. Rather than taking offence so easily, how about we have a go at assuming the other person didn’t mean to be unpleasant. And at the same time, how about we don’t jump to conclusions when we haven’t been directly involved and we don’t take sides in an argument that we are not a party to?

Getting back to the point of the article, what is it that makes us choose not to cheat? I subscribe to the view that we nearly always know – instinctively or otherwise – the difference between right and wrong.

Arguments such as everyone else is doing it; it’s not illegal so what’s the problem or – and this is the real beauty – it’s not my fault, are an indication of weak and aimless characters where short term gains are more important than long term integrity. There’s that word again.

In the end, we need to choose the values that are most important to us and stay true to them. Are you prepared to stand by the decisions you make and defend them when called upon to do so? What are the consequences of your actions (or nonaction)? The decisions you make should leave you feeling comfortable with your conscience and with no regrets. Mind you, I sometimes think that if someone has no regrets, then they may have no imagination!

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MATCH REPORT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF

The Controlling Body The Controlling Body must be an affiliated member of WBNSW, and must wear approved Uniform when carrying out their Duties.

The Controlling Body should have reasonable knowledge of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and the Conditions of Play for the event they are controlling. A copy of the current Law Book and the Conditions of Play for the event is a necessity.

For Club Championships, District Championships and Pennants the respective Club/ District are the Controlling Body running the events mentioned on behalf of the State in accordance with the Conditions of Play documents issued by the Association.

A Controlling Body may be appointed for “the duration of a game” because the officials who would normally carry out this duty are either a contestant or marker in the event on that day.

The Conditions of Play for any game is set by the Controlling Body. In the case of Club Carnivals, Tournaments and Competitions it is the host/venue Club.

•• approve the use of a substitute if needed and make sure both cards are signed accordingly, (or a replacement player after the first round). DR 2.3 & DR 2.4 •• authorise one team in a side to play one player short if there is no eligible player or substitute available.

•• ensure player’s attire is in accordance with the Conditions of Play for the event.

•• decide when to start play if weather is doubtful, or when to resume play if inclement weather halts the game.

The following duties are required by the Controlling Body during play: •• warn any player involved if he/she is causing damage to the green, then they can ask him to retire from the green and take no further part in the match. (The umpire may also do this).

•• replace a marker whose performance or behaviour is less than acceptable.

The following duties are required of the Controlling Body before play commences: •• ensure that an umpire and markers as required have been appointed for the matches being played.

•• take action to have spectators refrain from disturbing, advising or interfering with players. (Players should first appeal to the umpire who refers the situation to the Controlling Body).

•• allocate rinks for play or ensure that rinks are drawn in the correct manner if this is a requirement of the event. Greens of play on any day are as advised by the Green-keeper.

•• award the match to the opponent if advised by the umpire that there has been an infringement of the law.

•• issue or approve the use of adhesive stickers for players in the event.

•• advise if any pre-match practice is available and rink space for same.

•• if circumstances warrant, extend the time allowed for late arrivals (allowing for common sense and good sportsmanship).

•• award the match to the opponent if a player, team or side fails to show or otherwise forfeits a match.

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•• sign in a substitute if a player in a team is unable to continue play in a game, before the substitute commences play.

•• decide when to abandon play for the day because of darkness, conditions of weather or any other valid reason and always consider it their responsibility towards the Duty of Care to everyone concerned.

The following duties are required by the Controlling Body after play ends: •• receive scorecards after being signed and time recorded.

•• receive any challenge to bowls based on Law 52 or an appeal against an umpire’s interpretation of the Laws of the Game (Law 43.2.6) which is to be made not later than 10 minutes after signed time on cards when game finished. Also receive appeal for deliberate non-sporting action from player/s or umpire.

•• ensure all necessary closing announcements are made, advising details of next games/round as necessary.

A Controlling Body may be appointed for “the duration of a game” because the officials who would normally carry out this duty are either a contestant or marker in the event on that day.

•• if the Controlling Body calls a halt to play due to inclement weather then ALL players must leave the greens of play and play does not recommence until Controlling Body calls for resumption.

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Replacement Players MATCHED & UNMATCHED BYES

We have had a lot of queries regarding when you can have a Replacement Player for Matched and Unmatched byes.

‘A REPLACEMENT PLAYER IS A PLAYER WHO IS APPOINTED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF A CONSTITUTED PLAYER WHO CANNOT PLAY IN ANY ROUND AFTER THE FIRST ROUND’

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Matched & Unmatched byes

Possession of the rink

UNMATCHED BYE TEAM C has an unmatched bye. They have to wait to play the winner of TEAM A and TEAM B. As soon as TEAM A and TEAM B become constituted, so does TEAM C [DR 2.2.4]

ROUND 1

ROUND 2

TEAM A VS TEAM B

WINNER VS TEAM C

Therefore TEAM C could have a replacement player in their team in their first match as they are constituted.

TEAM C VS BYE

MATCHED BYE TEAM D and TEAM E have a matched bye. They are not constituted even though they are in the 2nd round. They cannot have a replacement player until Round 3 [which is their 2nd round i.e. when they are constituted]. Therefore Teams D and E would have to use a substitute in Round 2 and then could have a Replacement Player in Round 3.

TEAM D VS BYE

Possession of the rink will belong to the player or team whose bowl is being played [Law 13.1] As soon as each bowl comes to rest, possession of the rink will transfer to the opposing player or team after allowing time for marking a toucher as soon as it comes to rest. [Law 13.2] Penalties could apply if the above is not adhered to.

See Law 13.3

TEAM D VS TEAM E

TEAM E VS BYE

Bowls Matters May–June 2015

Answers 1. No. As the jack was displaced by a Neutral Person [Marker] it must be re-delivered by the same player.

Law 38.3.1 2. No. A bowl is a toucher if after it comes to rest it falls and touches the jack before the next bowl is delivered. Law 14.21. As the bowl fell after the next bowl was delivered it is not a toucher.

3. An extra end must be played to decide the result. Law 28.1.

•• The skips should toss a coin and the winner will decide who must play first. Law 28.2 •• The extra end must be played from where the previous end was completed. Law 28.3 4. No. No bowl shall be moved until both players have agreed to each shot. Law 22.2 5. The end shall be recorded on the scorecard as a completed end. Law 24.2. Following a ‘tied’ end Law 5.4 will apply. [Law 24.3] In all ends after the first, the winner of the previous scoring end [in this case the winner of End 7] must place the mat and then deliver the jack and the first bowl.

Delaying play Please be aware of slow/delaying play.

Penalties may be applied by the Umpire. This is particularly noticeable when skips stop to chat to their thirds when it is not their mat and therefore not their turn to bowl first. The skip who is not in control of the mat must not delay play. She must be behind the mat when her opponent is ready to bowl. If she needs to chat to her third she should stay at the head end until it is her turn to bowl.

The WBNSW Conditions of Play for Association Events and all State Championships states: 15 [a] Delaying Play: If the Umpire, either by their own observation or on appeal from one of the skips or the opponent in singles, decides that a player is deliberately delaying the delivery of the player’s bowl: •• On the first occasion the umpire will warn the player.

•• If the player commits the same offence a second time, the end will be regarded as completed and the opponents of the offender will score as many shots as there are bowls in use by such opponent.

•• If the player offends a third time the game will be forfeited to the opponent.

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6. Yes. A substitute can continue to act as a substitute in that or any other team in the same competition if they remain eligible to do so. DR 2.3.6.3 7. No measuring will be allowed before the process of deciding the number of shots scored starts.

If a player measures before the process of deciding the number of shots starts the defaulting team will lose the right to play any bowls remaining to be played in that end and the non-defaulting team will deliver their remaining bowls to complete the end. Law 23.3 8. The bowl from Rink 1 does not get replayed as it was on the wrong bias. Law 17.1.5. The bowl on Rink 2 must be replayed. Law 37.3.1.1 9. No. Delivery means deliberately releasing a jack or bowl from the hand or an artificial device using an underarm movement. If the jack or bowl accidently slips from a players hand or artificial device during delivery, the player can pick it up and start the delivery again. C3 10. Skip B must put the jack back to its former position. Law 38.1.3

Test your knowledge 1. In a singles match the jack is delivered and appeared likely to enter the front ditch had it not hit the foot of the marker. The opponent claims the right to deliver the jack.

Is the opponent correct?

2. A bowl comes to rest and then falls over and touches the jack whilst the next bowl is in course.

Skip A moves forward to mark it as a toucher to which Skip B objects.

Is the Bowl a toucher?

3. In a Club Triples match the game is drawn after 18 ends. What should happen?

4. The Marker in a singles game has been asked by the players to measure all shots during the game. At the conclusion of one end, before the players have reached the head, the Marker has recorded the score on the scorecard and moved the bowls out of the head. Is she correct?

5. The 8th end in a Fours match is declared ‘tied’. What happens?

6. Jean was a substitute player in team “B” in the Club Fours until the original player arrived and took her place in the team. A few ends later a player in team “D” twisted an ankle and was unable to continue. May Jean act as a substitute for team “D”?

7. Skip A deliberately measures the distance between the jack and some bowls by placing her foot between the jack and bowls before her third delivers her bowl. Skip B objects. What is the position?

8. A bowl delivered on the wrong bias from Rink 1 crosses over the boundary between Rinks 1 and 2 and collides with a bowl in course on Rink 2. Neither head is disturbed. What should happen?

9. It is a wet day, Jan is standing on the mat about to deliver her bowl when it slips from her hand and rolls a couple of feet. Is this a delivered bowl?

10. Skip A accidently moves the jack while giving directions to a player.

What should happen?

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

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out” – Art Linkletter Pennants are completed at District level!

What did we achieve as a club?

Did we reach the goals and expectations that were set? If not how can we improve the outcome? What issues are holding us back? Is it goal setting, selection, training or cohesion within the club or the pennant sides that need to be improved? With these questions in mind I would like to point out that clubs that have taken part in the State Coaching Pennant Training Clinics have achieved very pleasing results. The knowledge that they gained at the clinics and from their own skill, determination and practice helped them realise the goals they set at the start of the season. Congratulations to all clubs that achieved the goals that they set.

During Pennant games and competition games a lot of “tactics” arise between competitors and the ETIQUETTE and the good sportsmanship of the game could be compromised. An excellent opportunity presents itself at these times where we can build goodwill and create a positive picture of our sport.

This brings me to ETIQUETTE: The Code of Behaviour that we adhere to in the game, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”. Breaches of this code undermines the game and sportsmanship and can be caused by a deliberate action or an unconscious action. Overreacting to an issue can sometimes become more objectionable than the original incident.

Take the time to introduce all team members to the opposing team, taking care to address each other by their preferred or given name during play. The coin toss to decide who has possession of the mat at the commencement of a game is done by the visiting team’s skip or side captain, the home team/side making the call. The winner of the toss having the option to keep the mat or hand it over to the opposition.

At completion of an end AFTER the end is declared, the jack should be picked up by the winning third, the winning lead should place the mat where it needs to be so all available players can help kick the bowls to a safe position behind the mat and then continue with the game. We need to be aware of who has possession of the mat as we change ends and take care not to stop for a chat or to discuss the next shot in the middle of the rink if we do not have possession of the mat. It is also important that changeover is done as quickly as possible and as close to the centre of the rink as is practicable so we don’t interfere or disrupt play on neighbouring rinks. The winning third of the end should place their skip’s bowl on the mat not only as a courtesy but as an indication of who has possession of the mat. The thirds need to ensure harmony at their end and should discourage any criticism of the skip’s instructions. The skips have a special job - they need to be able to manage their team while being pleasant, positive and encouraging.

All team members need to be positive and encouraging and be aware not to show any negative body language.

Praise and encouragement is a great incentive to all players and skips will be rewarded with cooperation and positive effort from team members if this is kept in mind.

Keep your mind on the game; be ready with bowl in hand to receive the skip’s instructions when it is your turn to bowl.

Be aware of the laws of the game.

Skips and seconds should keep the rink and master board up to date at the completion of each end and the skip who lost the end should change the board while the other skip sets the jack.

Any bowls that find their way into the ditch and are not a toucher should be lifted out, irrespective of whose bowls they are. Any coarse sand on the bowl should be dusted off into the ditch before placing the bowl on the bank or green at the completion of the end. Take care not to drop bowls from the bank onto the green as this can damage the edge of the green, this area gets a lot of wear and tear and the greenkeepers try very hard to keep this area in good order.

Be a good loser! Win or lose always shake hands with your opponents and thank them for the game, DON’T make excuses or blame your loss on the green or other people. Be a gracious winner don’t be over enthusiastic by your win, you might be on the receiving end next game.

Always be gracious in defeat and humble in victory. There is no loser in a game played in a good spirit, only enjoyment!

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"...clubs that have taken part in the State Coaching Pennant Training Clinics have achieved very pleasing results."

Acknowledge a well-played bowl.

Alternatively, acclamation of an opponent’s poor bowl that gives you a positive result is poor sportsmanship. After the game it is a good idea if the home teams lead takes care to return the mats and the jack from their rink to where they are kept by the greenkeeper. It is also an acceptable gesture to have a drink or a cuppa with your opposition if they are able or wish to stay after the game.

All team members deserve the loyalty and support from their team and any questions or complaints about behaviour or manners during the game should be discussed after the game when the opposing side has left or at a team meeting after the game.

Keep home club issues at the home club.

Avoid discussing problems or grievances that exist at your home club with other bowlers you meet or play against.

All officials i.e. umpires, markers, the controlling body are voluntary officials who give up their time to make sure the progress of the game is as smooth as possible and should be treated with respect and courtesy at all times.

Remember the markers in a singles game - thank them for their time and assistance and offer them a refreshment at the completion of the game. Umpires should not be questioned, only the Laws and bowls may be challenged and there is a process that must be followed.

Indulging in gamesmanship diminishes the enjoyment of the game. Distractions such as loud noises or conversations, visible movement of players or shadows should be avoided while a player is on the mat, receiving instructions from their skip or preparing for delivery of their bowl.

Play should not be delayed by bowlers leaving the rink for an extended time without good reason or consent. It is good manners to inform your opposition if you wish to leave the rink or the green.

There should be no interference with the head until the result is declared. Good sportsmanship should prevail if the opposition has failed to count all shots they are entitled to.

Bowls is a friendly game. When we exercise good sportsmanship and consideration of all players we will add more enjoyment to a very skilful and rewarding sport. If we were to concentrate on the POSITIVES and the niceties of the game when talking to nonplaying friends who may have played another sport at a competitive level, they might be encouraged to have a crack at lawn bowls. We all know how easy it is to get hooked by these skills and getting as close to the little white jack at the other end of the rink and try to be better each time we pick up our bowls and step onto the green.

Congratulations again to all pennant sides on achieving your goals. The Coaching Staff at WBNSW are available to assist all clubs with assistance and training modules.

NSW WOMEN’S BOWLERS PAST PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION The current Secretary, Beryl Warwick, lives in Nowra, and due to her health is now unable to travel by train to Sydney to attend the Committee meetings. These meetings are held every two months at 10.30am on the 4th Friday at Women’s Bowls NSW Head Office.

A Secretary is urgently required to come on board to take Beryl’s place. Please consider this request – this position is very interesting.

A Christmas luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000 – cost of luncheon is $45.00.

We must guarantee 20 people, with a maximum of 40 to attend. This is a very enjoyable day.

Past Presidents and friends are invited to Revesby Workers Women’s Bowling Club, Homelea Avenue, Panania, on Thursday October 29, 2015, for a Bowls Day – Morning Tea at 10.00am. Lunch cost will be advised at a later date. Please contact Beryl Harmer 9773 7650.

Beryl Warwick Honorary Secretary (02) 4422 9675

For information contact WBNSW on 92677155

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Bowl for Others

Bowl For Others REPORT The date of the Annual Luncheon to be held at the Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney, has been changed from Friday, September 18, to Friday, September, 25.

We regret this change of date and hope that the Luncheon will be well supported. The cost of the Luncheon will be $50.00.

At the Luncheon a representative from each of the recipients will give a short talk on how the annual donation given to them is used for their medical research, and this is very interesting.

The Committee extends thanks to the following for their recent donations:- Muswellbrook R.S.L, South Cronulla, Beecroft, Macquarie District Umpires Discussion Group, Tiger Five Dock (Bayside Shield), Leichhardt (Bayside Shield), Manning Point, and Brush Park.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate each and every person who has input into our wonderful magazine “Bowls Matters”.

I am not an umpire but I like to do things the correct way and keep up to date with law changes etc.

The articles on the changes to the new laws, which were put in easy to understand terms regarding the replacements and substitutes, the foot-fault law and seconds having the cards in a game of fours, were very much appreciated by me. These articles explained the changes and gave full in depth description of changes.

I have offered the Bowls Matters magazine to men at our club so that they can be up-to-date as they should be. My husband was the only person, when the men went into town to play a Pennant Trial, who knew that the seconds have the cards in a game of fours, thanks to me and your articles.

Keep up the excellent work.

Yours in bowls, Beverley Ryan

"I have offered the Bowls Matters magazine to men at our club so that they can be up-to-date"

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BCiB NSW STATE CARNIVAL

Winner of the 86th BCiB NSW State Carnival is an Engadine composite team skipped by Cheryl Harrison (Engadine), Faye McMahon (Engadine), Marilyn Paterson (Engadine) and Trudiann Flack (Roselands Flames) who beat the Tuncurry Beach team consisting of Suzanne Thomas, Ieva Saunders, Robyn Flanagan and Narelle Stubberfield. The final score amounted to 22 – 7.

Third place went to the Merrylands team of Val Smith, Cheryl Gillard, Jan Rolph and Betty Herbertson who narrowly beat the Casino RSM composite team of Joan Mason (Casino RSM), Nancy Moran (Casino RSM), Gloria Martin (Lennox Head) and Noeline Hawkes (Casino RSM) 20 – 19.

Full story and photos of this exciting annual event held over a week at Port Macquarie will be in the next edition of Bowls Matters.

2015 State Carnival winners (l-r) F. McMahon, M. Peterson, T. Flack, C. Harrison.

Never too old to Learn Today (May 7) has probably been one of the happiest and proudest days of my life.

Right up there with the birth of my children and winning a Major Singles championship. Today I graduated, Master of Adult Education from the University of Technology, Sydney, with my grown up children in the audience, cheering me on, and next week I turn 60 years of age.

After family, my two great passions in life are education and lawn bowls, so when the opportunity came to train as an Umpire Educator, I grabbed it with both hands and said “Yes please”. I would like to encourage all bowlers to step out of your comfort zone and undertake the Marker, Measurer and Umpire courses. Each is a half day course, where your knowledge and skills to officiate at our wonderful game will be enhanced. The courses are run in a collaborative learning environment. We learn together, drawing on personal experiences, brainstorming case studies and with lots of on-green activities.

Don’t put it off. You are never too old to learn.

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Wendy Herbert Western Suburbs WBC Zone 14 Umpire Educator

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NSW put the finishing touches on a spectacular Australian Sides Championships in Yokine, Perth, producing an historic four-peat of the women’s Marj Morris Trophy and in stunning fashion also claimed the men’s Alley Shield.

A count back of rink wins gave the Blues the ultimate men’s accolade, after their threerink last round victory against the Northern Territory gave them a one-and-a-half rink advantage over the Croweaters, with both concluding the tournament on six wins.

The Blues etched their name into the history books as the first state or territory to record four consecutive Marj Morris Trophy wins in the women’s 26 year event history, after concluding the round-robin competition with an unblemished seven wins.

As a result, the state dethroned Queensland for their 19th Alley Shield in the 50th staging of the time-honoured tournament.

Unfazed by having already wrapped up proceedings a day earlier with an unassailable lead, the Blues seized their opportunity to finish up the event undefeated with a final round win against the Northern Territory.

MEN’S FINAL LADDER: 1. NSW (18 points, 15.5 rinks), 2. SA (18, 14), 3. QLD (12, 11.5), 4. VIC (12, 10.5), 5. TAS (12, 10.5), 6. WA (6, 9.5), 7. ACT (6, 8), 8. NT (0, 4.5)

In the men’s event, South Australia were unable to break a 26 year Alley Shield dry spell after coming agonisingly close to achieving just their second ever men’s victory, with a heartbreaking 1 shot loss to ACT in the final round costing them dearly.

WOMEN’S FINAL LADDER: 1. NSW (21 points, 18.5 rinks), 2. QLD (12, 12), 3. ACT (12, 11.5), 4. VIC (12, 11), 5. SA (10, 10.5), 6. TAS (9, 10), 7. WA (7, 10.5), 8. NT (0, 0)

The Reds were in the box seat to break their Australian Sides Championships drought, having already prevailed against the highly fancied NSW contingent in the penultimate round encounter between the two undefeated teams, but were left rueing what could have been after a harrowing final round loss.

While it was a somewhat hollow victory for the Blues men, there was further cause for celebration for the Waratah state, with their Marj Morris Trophy and Alley Shield victories proving the catalyst for a further honour, the Overall Champions Trophy.

NSW now lead the overall rankings’ honour-board, four-to-three over Queensland, since its introduction in 2008.

Rounding out the clean sweep of awards for NSW was the best performed rink honours, given to Matthew Miles, Andrew Howie, Matthew Baus and Aron Sherriff in the men, while Kelly Richards, Ellen Ryan, Anne Johns and Natasha Scott finished the competition undefeated to be rightfully named the women’s rink of the series.

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NSW WINNERS NSW WOMEN’S SIDE: S. Boddington, K. Cottrell, D. Hayman, A. Johns, K. Moran, K. Murphy, B. Quinlan, K. Richards, E. Ryan, N. Scott, C. Turley, K. Wright.

NSW OVERALL WINNERS

NSW MEN’S SIDE: M. Baus, M. Berghofer, D. Ferguson, C. Healy, A. Howie, M. Miles, R. Pearse, M. Pietersen, A. Sherriff, W. Turley, B. Twist, N. Wise.

MARJ MORRIS WINNERS: S. Boddington, K. Cottrell, D. Hayman, A. Johns, K. Moran, K. Murphy, B. Quinlan, K. Richards, E. Ryan, N. Scott, C. Turley, K. Wright.

MARJ MORRIS WINNERS

2015 Australian Sides Championships STATE SIDE MANAGER // JOAN THOMAS A lengthy delay at Sydney Airport meant the team’s arrival in Perth was some 6 hours later than planned, however this was the only glitch in what proved to be an almost perfect week in terms of bowls anyway.

After months of dry weather in Perth the rain moved in, and it rained and rained. Not that it bothered our NSW team at all, in fact everyone seemed to thrive on it and produced some tremendous bowls which all but wiped out the opposition.

With the exception of one rink loss and another drawn, NSW swept all before them and the Marj Morris Trophy was proudly carried back to Sydney after what was a truly memorable Australian Sides Series.

On the Skippers’ Ladder for best performed teams NSW also claimed 1st (Scott), 2nd (Murphy) and 3rd (Cottrell) placings to

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complete what must surely be one of our best performances in this wonderful event.

To round things off rather nicely, congratulations must also go to our Men’s team who triumphed in a much tighter contest after the leaders South Australia were pipped at the post in their final Test against ACT, a result which then handed the honours to NSW. The spirit and wonderful camaraderie displayed by the whole team has been a credit to them all, and the support and guidance shown to the three new members just out of the Junior ranks, allowed their seamless transition to the National level where they have shown outstanding qualities.

ROUND RESULTS: R1: NSW 86 R2: NSW 86 R3: NSW 75 R4: NSW 70 R5: NSW 68 R6: NSW 80 R7: NSW 103

Victoria 42 ACT 41 Western Australia 45 Queensland 47 Tasmania 46 South Australia 41 Northern Territory 27

Overall: NSW 21 Points.

Shots For: 568, Against: 288.

Queensland placed second with 12 points.

Congratulations to you all, and it has been an absolute pleasure on my part to have shared in your success.

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WOMEN’S BOWLS NSW

2015 Indoor Singles

76 Players from throughout NSW entered the tournament, held at Warilla Bowling Club between Sunday 3rd and Tuesday 5th May 2015. This was down slightly from last year’s 91 players.

Thanks must go to Warilla for sponsoring the Tournament for the last 12 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.

Time slots were played from Sunday through to Tuesday starting at 8.30 until late afternoon, making it very long days for officials and helpers as well as players.

FIRST MATCH The first match saw Ellen Ryan play Lesley Szumylo on rink 1. Ellen won this game in straight sets.

Rink 2 Lorena Croft played Rhonda Littlewood, Rhonda won this game.

On rink 3 Karen Murphy played Claire Kelly.

Karen won the game in straight sets.

The format for the tournament was two sets of 9 ends with a deciding set of 3 ends if needed to decide a winner.

Natalie Noronha played Sarah Boddington on rink 4 with the game very close and going to a tie breaker which Sarah managed to win.

Fourteen players from the NSW Indoor Singles will qualify to enter the Australian Indoor Singles Championships to be held at Tweed Heads between August 14 – 27, 2015.

Rink 5 saw Jodie Marshall play Margaret Smith. Jodie winning the game.

The final sixteen players played three Play-off Rounds where winners played winners and losers played losers to achieve the final positions.

The early rounds saw some great bowls played with many games going to the tie breaker. There were also many new faces in this year’s tournament as well as players who enter each year.

Tuesday saw the players down to the final 16 and the start of the 3 rounds to achieve the positions 1 - 16.

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FINAL MATCH The final match of the day to decide the positions of the 16 players saw Karen and Kay play for 1st and 2nd, Karen winning both sets to take first place.

Second and third were played for by Sarah and Margaret, this was a very close game going to a tie breaker with Sarah taking the 3rd position.

Natalie and Jodie played for 5th and 6th position. Natalie took 5th in straight sets.

7th and 8th position was played by Claire and Gail. This game going to a tie breaker which Claire won to take 7th position.

Ellen and Gayle played for 9th and 10th position. Ellen took 9th place winning both games.

11th and 12th saw Rhonda and Emelia going to a tie breaker with Rhonda winning the game to take 11th place.

Kay Moran and Gail Wallace played on rink 6 and a close game ensued. Kay managed to win in straight sets.

Jenny and Christine played off for the last two places to qualify to go to Tweed Heads for the Australian Indoor Singles. This game saw Jenny winning 13th position in straight sets.

Rink 7 – Emela West and Christine Keep played, each player taking a set. They then went to a tie breaker which Emelia won.

For position 15 and 16 in the NSW Indoor Singles Lesley and Lorena played with Lesley taking 15th position.

On rink 8 Jenny Hepburn played Gayle Gannon; this also went to a tie breaker with Gayle coming out the winner.

After group photos were taken, presentations were made President Robyn who thanked the Board of Warilla for their sponsorship and agreeing to sponsor the event next year.

She also thanked the ladies of Warilla for looking after everyone so well and the Match Committee for all their hard work. At the end of proceeding she wished all players good luck at the Australian Nationals to be held at Tweed Heads in August and closed the presentation with a wish for all to have a safe trip home.

"Fourteen players from the NSW Indoor Singles will qualify to enter the Australian Indoor Singles Championships."

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Top 16 2015 Indoor Singles players with WBNSW President Robyn Procter.

METRO VS COUNTRY PAM HOCKINGS

FINAL POSITIONS 1st Karen Murphy (Cabramatta) 2nd Kay Moran (Cabramatta) 3rd Sarah Boddington (Tuncurry Beach) 4th Margaret Smith (Avoca Beach) 5th Natalie Noronha (Merrylands) 6th Jodie Marshall (Goulburn Railway) 7th Claire Kelly (Taren Point) 8th Gail Wallace (Wiseman Park/Wollongong City) 9th Ellen Ryan (Cabramatta) 10th Gayle Gannon (Charlestown) 11th Rhonda Littlewood (Charlestown) 12th Emelia West (Wiseman Park/ Wollongong City) 13th Jenny Hepburn (Neutral Bay) 14th Christine Keep (Engadine) 15th Lesley Szumylo (Neutral Bay) 16th Lorena Croft (Aberdeen)

We were greeted most warmly for our visit to Merimbula-Imlay Bowling Club by Ladies Club President Felicity and Club Sapphire Bowls Co-ordinator Michael Wilks. The greens were well prepared and all players were happy to have been selected for their respective sides and ready to compete.

Official practice and get to know your team mates on Friday afternoon and then a BBQ dinner at the Club set the tone for the coming event. All players arrived fresh and keen on Saturday morning for the welcome by President Robyn and presentation of their red and green caps and play commenced. The Managers of each side - Country, Robyn Lewis and Metro, Jenny Palmer urged their teams on during the morning session and the result proved close and competitive with the Country side taking the spoils by 1 shot over the 6 rinks (117 – 116).

Lovely lunch and more play in the afternoon but the tide had turned and the Country side dominated from the first few ends and proved too strong in the afternoon session and claimed victory and the Trophy once again with a 121 – 97 win. Sunday came with a cool start, but improved to a warm sunny day and while there was a good feeling of competitiveness on the green, Country once again took control and proved dominant from start to finish which was reflected in the final score of 164 - 83.

The Presentation of medals and the perpetual trophy to the Country players and Manager Robyn was preceded by President Robyn’s sincere thanks being expressed to the Board of Club Sapphire for their generous sponsorship of this event, and also the hope that we would be returning to the area for another State event sometime in the future. President Felicity was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for hosting the Country v Metro Series in 2015 for display in the club and also a small gift from State President.

The few players who had put down a wrong bias during the games were asked to contribute to the “wrong bias tin”, and the contents of this tin is given to a designated charity. In this instance it was the Oncology Unit at Bega hospital, and when this was announced, it resulted in most players generously making a contribution to this worthy cause, for which President Felicity was most grateful.

A few points of interest in our playing numbers and something that showcases the talent and dedication of those selected. Marie Owen from Park Beach had a one way trip of 1,045 km (as the crow flies) to participate, closely followed by Christine Myers from Tamworth who clocked up 916 km in her trip to Merimbula. WBNSW sincerely thanks all selected players for giving their time and making such an effort to participate and making this 2015 series a success.

LIFE MEMBER: BEVERLEY LESLIE EAST LISMORE Beverley Leslie joined East Lismore club in 1986 and has been a committed member over the years.

She has held various positions including committee member, Match/Selection, Chair of Match for three years and delegate to the District.

She represented the ladies for three years as a director of Club Ltd. From 2000 to 2002 Bev was Vice President and became President in 2002 to 2004.

She is currently caterer for our special events, a position she has held since 2011 but is always willing to help where ever she is needed.

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Nambucca Heads President Beverley Jones

DAPTO 60TH BIRTHDAY Dapto celebrated their 60th Birthday on the February 11, 2015. The Inaugural meeting was held in the “OLD TIN SHED” the first club house and was attended by 23 women on February 15, 1955 at the instigation of Mrs Nell Swan.

Being Valentines week the theme was THE RED ROSE with bud vases containing a red rose bud and babies breath as well as a red rose laminated place mat were gifted to each guest. Scrolls containing the clubs history were also given to each guest.

It was a lovely sunny day and after a game of social bowls guests were served with a delicious baked dinner and sweets.

After the usual toasts President Jan Burnett and District Vice President Heather Skinner cut the beautifully rose decorated cake.

Dapto’s membership at their 25th birthday was 75 and on the 50th birthday it was 82. Today the membership numbers 52.

Despite the decrease in membership the club sports three Pennant teams and members enjoy their bowls at home as well as at other clubs.

NAMBUCCA HEADS PRESIDENT’S DAY

MACLEAN 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Nambucca Heads President Beverley Jones celebrated her President’s Day on April 7. The theme on the day was a Teddy Bears Picnic and the club was beautifully decorated in that theme.

Maclean celebrated their 70th Anniversary on April 20, 2015, with representatives from all clubs in the district. As players and visitors arrived they were welcomed by piper, Rob Baker, symbolising the Scottish heritage of Maclean.

President Bev became President in 2012 and will finish her term in July 2015. Bev is a tireless worker for the club and has always put her duties ahead of her own needs and will be missed upon her retirement.

The day commenced with morning tea with President Bev welcoming the District President and her team. This was followed by a friendly game of bowls with players from neighbouring clubs and the men’s club taking part.

President Bev was happy to have her husband Col and daughter Katrina Jones, as well as granddaughters Brianna Mainey and Tegan Mainey as her Special Guests.

The cake was made by Life Member Lorraine Cheal and beautifully decorated by Secretary Lyn Hartman. The cake was cut by President Bev and Lorraine.

Winners for the game of bowls were presented with their prizes. They were Corrin Nouws, Mike James, and Gloria Richardson.

R/Up Melinda Tanks, Peter Craig, Margaret Craig, Yvonne Bowles. The day ended with the singing Auld Lang Syne.

Caringbah President Faye Aubrey with long time club member Mary White

CARINGBAH PRESIDENT’S DAY Caringbah celebrated President’s Day for Faye Aubrey on February 26, 2015. Faye welcomed her family and guests from Sutherland Shire District and the Presidents of local clubs, together with the Chairman of the Men’s Bowling Club, Graham Beatton and Secretary Garry Oldroyd.

The Club looked wonderful with Faye’s handmade table decorations and a bright blue theme.

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Maclean members celebrate the club’s 70th Anniversary

Morning Tea was served followed by a game of Bowls and as the guests came in there was a glass of bubbly and a delicious luncheon. This was followed by a Raffle and Lucky Door Prizes.

Then there were the speeches and congratulations were read, the cake was cut and the National Anthem sung.

Faye concluded a very happy and special day by thanking everyone and wishing all a safe trip home.

After morning tea players went out to the greens for a spider and a game of Fours in pleasant conditions with an overcast sky, which ensured the day was not too hot.

An enjoyable lunch in the beautifully decorated dining room followed, then the toast mistress, Life Member and past President, Lorraine Eggins took control of the proceedings. She introduced the top table with special guests being the club’s Secretary/ Manager Mr Mark Williams and his wife, the President of the Club Ltd Mr John Nilon, the District President Judy Abbott and the District Treasurer Gwen Ryan. Unfortunately neither of the patrons could attend but Lena’s husband Lex Essex came on her behalf. He spoke about the early days and complimented the ladies on their well-run club, referring to them as the “backbone” of Maclean Club. Also present were five past Presidents. Many old photos, some from last century, of former and present members were laid out in an interesting display.

Toastmistress Lorraine outlined the formation of the club in 1945 when a group of fourteen ladies met to discuss starting a women’s club and it rapidly became a reality. The foundation President was Mrs B Philp, one of whose descendants, Val Philp, is a star veteran who still plays regularly. Lorraine then reminisced about many amusing incidents over the years especially one trip to the Gold Coast when three members rode down the street on a tandem bike. The year 1995 was a high point for the club when they won the No. 3 State Pennant.

After the cake was cut and distributed, the usual toasts were proposed and responded to, trophies were presented and the raffle drawn.

In conclusion, President Sally Squires, thanked all who had contributed to the success of the day, especially the visitors for their attendance.

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// SPECIAL DAYS WOY WOY WOMENS BOWLING CLUB PRESIDENT’S DAY On Thursday April 30, 2015, President Dianne Elsom welcomed over 65 guests to help her celebrate her tenure as President of the Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club.

OLD BAR BEACH JOYCE COOPER’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Congratulations and best wishes were extended to Mrs. Joyce Cooper for her 90th birthday on April 6, 2015. Members of the Old Bar Beach Women’s Bowling Club celebrated Joyce’s birthday with a surprise luncheon, complete with a cake donated by Club Old Bar and President Carmen presenting her with flowers and a gift from the lady bowlers.

Joyce has been with the club for a number of years now and is regarded as a very reliable and trustworthy member.

She has not played bowls much over the last few years, but is always there every Tuesday to collect and balance the fees.

Special guests included: Sue O’Keefe (Director of Women’s Bowls NSW) Pat Frewin (President Central Coast District Women’s Bowls Assoc) as well as Presidents or their representatives from all clubs within the district. Also life long friends, representatives from the Club Ltd and Men’s Club and the members of the Women’s Club.

On arrival President Di walked the State and District representatives through a guard of honour into the club, where a wonderful morning tea was served to all present. After morning tea, cards were called for a short game of bowls, but unfortunately had to be abandoned after only one end due to heavy rain. Spirits were not dampened and all enjoyed a great chat until 12.30pm when lunch was served in the most wonderfully decorated Function room.

Decorations were in President Di’s favourite colours of lilac, pink and blue. Well done by the team of workers lead by Pat Toohey.

(l-r) P. Frewin, President D. Elsom, S. O’Keefe Throughout the meal many speeches and toasts were made. President Di was helped

by Sue O’Keefe and Pat Frewin to cut the beautiful cake which had been made by Margaret McCredie of Breakers Club.

Merit badges were presented to: Gail Payne, Dawn Haworth, Gayle Wise and Jan Mower by Sue O’Keefe in recognition of their tireless work for the club.

President Di then thanked everyone for attending to make this a really special day and wished everyone a safe journey home.

THE ENTRANCE The Entrance celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the club on Monday April 13, 2015, with a gathering of past and present members. The day was perfect with a cool breeze from the ocean and sunny skies.

There was much laughter and chattering as everyone caught up with goings on over the years, many of the ladies having seen several Anniversary celebrations to reminisce over.

The Social Committee organised a wonderful morning tea and lunch with a beautiful cake (made by Patricia Thornton), which was cut by President Margaret Oliver and Life Member and Patron Anne Walker.

President Margaret and Patron Anne cutting the cake

"Congratulations for a most enjoyable day to the Executive and Committee who made the 70th Anniversary unforgettable."

A game of bowls was played (with much hilarity) until 12.30pm and then a group photo, taken on the Greens before lunch was served.

Congratulations for a most enjoyable day to the Executive and Committee who made the 70th Anniversary unforgettable.

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Group photo of The Entrance Women’s Bowling Club members

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// CLUB SPOTLIGHT "Norma began working for Mosman bowling Club in 1968 and continued to cater for club functions for forty five years."

BOWRAL The Bowral Women’s Bowling Club are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Patron, Mrs. Jan Hendrie.

Jan joined the Club in 1987 and played regularly until 5 years ago when she had to give up bowls because of her husband’s ill health.

During those years she was President, Treasurer, Vice President of the District and about 7 years ago she was made a life member.

Jan has always supported the Club at various functions i.e. Tulip Time and Charity Days by making cakes and helping on various stalls. Jan was delighted to accept the role of Patron.

Photo: J. Hendrie and F. Post.

LOTTIE WRIGHT OCEAN SHORES VETERAN BOWLER 92 year old bowler Lottie Wright is a generous, popular and well-loved bowler by all at the Ocean Shores Country Club and it seems, everyone else who knows her, not only on the bowling green but in the wider Ocean Shores community as well.

Lottie’s other past-time is to go out enjoying herself at luncheons with her many friends at every opportunity.

Lottie commenced bowls at the Elwood Club in Melbourne around 1990 and has now been bowling at Ocean Shores for the past 13 years or so.

Until just recently Lottie played regularly, holding her own in both social and competition matches.

She is fiercely independent and a formidable player on the greens.

The Ocean Shores Women’s Bowls Club congratulate Lottie for her outstanding ability and commitment to their Club at the remarkable age of 92 years. How many bowlers would like to be able to enjoy and play bowls like Lottie at her age!

Lottie Wright is an inspiration and is much loved by all.

Editor's note: Since this piece was submitted for publication, Lottie Wright has sadly passed away.

EAST LISMORE East Lismore celebrated the 90th birthday of their oldest member, Myrtle Frost on Wednesday, March 18.

A special luncheon was held for Myrtle and all her friends in the Club. Despite her age she still enjoys playing social bowls on Wednesdays.

Happy birthday Myrtle.

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MOSMAN NORMA FIELD TROPHY Mosman Bowling Club were very busy on Tuesday May 5, with the launch of a new women’s competition, The Norma Field Trophy. While Norma’s contribution to the Club has been recognised many times, the Club decided it would be fitting to name this new trophy in her honour and Norma says she is ‘tickled pink’ to be acknowledged in this way. Norma was present at the Club for lunch following the first round of the competition.

Norma began working for Mosman Bowling Club in 1968 and continued to cater for club functions for forty five years until she retired in 2013. In the early days she served roast dinners and later beautiful sandwiches, to players before their games. She is, however, most famously remembered for her wonderful scones of which, it is estimated, she made well over half a million.

Her recipe lives on and scones are still served every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. She is now a life member and has seen 19 changes in Presidency during the time she was employed at the club.

The new competition is based on a similar competition run by the men’s side of the club, the John Waterman Trophy. This has been running since 1947 and the aim of both competitions is to give players more contact with players from other clubs. Each week a visiting team comes to play against Mosman and Mosman plays host to the finals between the two best performing visiting teams. However, Mosman itself cannot win the trophy.

The first visiting team was near neighbours Neutral Bay, many of whom have sampled Norma’s scones many times over the years. Other clubs include North Sydney, Roseville and St Ives.

As well as launching the new trophy, which features a scone on top, the Women’s Club will be celebrating its 42nd birthday and the club’s Grade 2 Pennant Team, who recently won their Mid North Shore Pennant Competition, received their flag and badges.

A truly busy day and the start of something the club hopes will be continued for many years to come.

Photo: N. Field

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Western Suburbs

WYONG BOWLERS RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITY

During April, Western Suburbs enjoyed two very special days.

Recently Wyong Hospital’s Cancer Day Unit took delivery of two custom made Chemotherapy Trolleys, including the computers required for patient records, funded by the members of the Wyong Bowling Club. A total of $8,134.00, which included a contribution from Wyong Rugby League Club was donated to the hospital, the bulk of the money having been raised at the Club’s 2014 Annual Charity Fun Day.

FRIENDS DAY

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The Friends Day on April 12 was a great success. Each member was tasked with bringing along a nonbowling friend. After morning tea the visitors were given a thirty minute explanation of the very basics of lawn bowls. This was a practical exercise and many shouts of delight were heard as bowls glided closer and closer to the jack. It was a fun roll-up and was enjoyed by all.

Anzac Day commenced at 10 am with morning tea followed by a memorial service at 11 am. The service was conducted with great respect by the Men’s Bowling Club members. The accompanying pictures show the service in progress.

Games of pairs followed with each team consisting one bowler and one non-bowler. It was a most enjoyable game, everyone showing aptitude for the game.

After the service the greens were full of bowlers participating in a game of 18 ends mixed pairs. A barbeque lunch and raffles concluded the formal part of the day.

An hour later, when after a day of glorious warm weather, the heavens broke and in no time the greens were thickly covered with hail! Sometimes timing is everything.

A light lunch and gifts presented to each of our visitors rounded off a very successful morning.

Social Bowls at Western Suburbs are played each Tuesday and Saturday morning. Visitors are always welcome. If you’d like more details, please call President Jean Wisby on 0402 141 472.

Nurse Unit Manager for Cancer Care Services, Morag McPherson, when thanking representatives from the Club for their continued support, stated that the trolleys are custom made to design specifications. The advantage of having these trolleys is that everything required to treat a patient is right there when needed, allowing for a more streamlined process and providing a less clinical environment.

The Wyong Bowlers, both men and women, are proud to support such a worthy cause, providing care for the local community. Thanks must go to the players who supported Wyong’s Charity Fun Day, to all those who made goods for our stalls and donated items for the auction and to Wyong Rugby League Club for their contribution.

The 2015 Wyong Charity Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday October 18, and look forward to another successful day.

Photo: Representatives of the Wyong Bowling Club, Margaret Harrison, Vicki Mosely and Les Hannah inspect the chemotherapy trolleys purchased

by Wyong Hospital - funded by Wyong Bowlers.

Ladies lining up for a spider

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WEEKENDS FOR CLUB CHAMPS! WRIT TEN BY TRISH WILSON

In most clubs the job of being a selector is probably the most thankless and least rewarding of roles.

And yet at Neutral Bay when the selection committee was increased this year from 3 members to 5, nine members nominated.

The cynical view would be that there was great dissatisfaction with the previous committee. But not so! They could be very proud of the consistent way in which they applied the criteria of the selection policy and stuck to the principles of ‘what’s best for the club’ and for bowls in general. They kept a keen eye on players’ performance and were meticulous in tracking results. There was general agreement by the members that the selection committee had done a fine job.

There is something that happens at Neutral Bay that creates amongst its members a keen desire to be involved. Call it culture or ethos but whatever it is there is a strong feeling of support for one another to “have a go”. It’s reflected too in its results on the green. Even new bowlers are encouraged to participate in all the club events, daunting as it might seem as they face a State level player! From their first days they are mixed with the club’s top players in social games and shown that bowls is a game to be enjoyed.

Participation in the club’s championships is an expectation. It takes an extended overseas trip to be sufficient reason to not be in the

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draw! Last year’s events had 90% member involvement in most events. To achieve this the club has adopted an approach to club championships that acknowledges the fact that all members are not available to play on week days. Neutral Bay has a number of women who work, grandmothers who have child care responsibilities, volunteers engaged in midweek activities etc. A fixed day during the week would eliminate a number of them from entering the events.

The solution to this problem has been to rethink the schedule of play. For some years the club has been committed to organising competition so that women who are not available on week days can play their matches on Saturday or Sunday. It works so well!

At the beginning of January the match committee puts out a schedule of events that takes into consideration State and District fixtures. These dates are firm so that members can plan ahead. The Fours and Triples events are held over two weekends and requires winners to play two games a day. Each of the major/minor singles and pairs is run over a couple of months with clear “play by” dates.

Matches can be played over the weekend or during the week depending on each player’s commitments outside of bowls.

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Each of the three match committee members is assigned responsibility for co-ordinating one of the events and ensuring the conditions of play are met.

This flexibility in scheduling championship events has attracted new members to the club. The club too lives in hope that a less restrictive approach to match play will encourage school and tertiary students to get involved in bowling.

As Neutral Bay has only one green there has needed to be some careful negotiation and communication with the men’s club.

During men’s Pennant women’s matches are organised for the morning. Outside of Pennant there is usually a rink or two for championship matches both morning and afternoon. The men are more than happy to cooperate so long as they are consulted.

Occasionally the men may require all the rinks for a particular event in which case the women go to the movies!

Now that the club is part of a larger North Shore District we are enjoying stronger competition as well as the social dimension that comes with a merger of districts. Already one member has been involved in a Region 15 Saturday Triples Challenge which caters for women who have not played in the weekday Pennant competition. A second Saturday Pairs competition is in the pipeline and is attracting a deal of interest from this group in particular.

It seems to us that we’re on a winner with weekend competition and that the barriers that have been put before us for too many years are finally being broken down.

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// MEET A BOWLER

Thelma Lever OAK FLATS This month’s “Meet a Bowler” is Thelma Lever.

Thelma plays for Oak Flats and is at present in her 4th term as District President of the Illawarra District, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in May.

Thelma tell us a little about yourself

What size and colour are your bowls?

I came to the Illawarra when I got married, before that I lived in the Tweed area in Northern NSW. I have two daughters and 4 grandchildren.

I’m afraid to say I still play with only my second set of bowls – Henselite black size 4- 7/8. They were second hand and have a red rose. I did start with a size 1 which I had for about 5 years.

How long have you been bowling?

I joined Oak Flats in December 1976, so have been bowling for 38 years.

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

I played a few games of carpet bowls before playing lawn bowls. My neighbour and I would watch our husbands bowl with the men on a Sunday morning. We were always asked to join the ladies but didn’t think we would like it. Once we tried it a few times and learned the rules of the game it was OK. It was made easy with my two daughters at high school. I keep on playing because I enjoy the camaraderie of my fellow bowlers and the challenges of competitive bowls.

What is your bowling club?

I belong to Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club in the Illawarra District.

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

Oak Flats is one of 18 clubs in the Illawarra District. Play day is Thursday. We are a reasonably small ladies club with around 60 lady members. In 2012 Oak Flats won the Clubs NSW award for the best medium size club in NSW. This was a great honour and we are all proud to have achieved this award.

The Illawarra District covers clubs from Helensburgh to Kiama. The area is situated on a narrow strip of land between the mountains and the sea. It has a very beautiful coast line which a few of the clubs overlook.

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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.

Oak Flats has been the only club I have played for. I have been President twice.

Chairman of Selection, Bowls Organiser and always on Social Committee when not on the above.

I’ve won with a team the club Major Pairs, Triples and Fours, plus the Major Singles more than once over the years. We do have Pennant Flags but the last one was in 2009 when we achieved runner up in the State No 2 Pennant.

In District I’ve won the Minor Singles under 3 years also been selected for district games at different times. I was also District Vice President for 5 years and I am now in my 4th year as President. I’ve enjoyed my time as President – having a good working committee makes a big difference.

Have you had any challenges in your bowling career?

I’ve had some challenges during my play days, but the final of the District Minor Singles stays in my mind. It was such a long game, all the social ladies had gone home well after their lunch. My opposition had me down 26 – 8 she was getting one each end from me. I looked at the score board and thought “that score is ridiculous”. I won 31 to 26.

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

Just to relax and enjoy the game, we all have a bad day. They do have coaches now who teach you to play the game and to give encouragement to the new player.

When I started to play we relied on the older players to show us the ropes and give us that encouragement.

What do you enjoy doing apart from bowls?

Apart from playing competition bowls I like watching championships. I love time with my family, doing jigsaw puzzles and knitting.

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

There are too many funny things happened over the years to mention but trying to stop a wrong bias bowl in time is always a laugh.

What is it like to live where you live?

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

I love living where I do. I have recently moved to Albion Park from Warilla. This is about 20 kilometres south of Wollongong and it’s only a ten minute drive to Oak Flats. I have lived in the Illawarra for the last 54 years and wouldn’t live anywhere else.

What makes you proud to be a bowler?

The friendship you have on and off the green, in any club you visit. Even in the street or shopping centre you see a familiar face.

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REGION 15 – WEEKEND CHALLENGE The competition was hailed as a great success and future competitions for Saturday players are being planned The final of the inaugural Region 15 Weekend Challenge was played at North Manly Bowling Club on Saturday, April 19. Twelve teams of triples entered the competition, which was held on Saturdays and restricted to players who were not participating in State pennant.

There were two sections and Section 1 winners, North Sydney’s Northern Stars, played off against Section 2 winners, Chatswood/Artarmon. All the teams played on the final day against their respective place getters in the opposing section.

Region 15 Representative Margaret Brady was on hand to present the Weekend Challenge Cup to Chatswood/Artarmon who came home strongly to win by 6 shots. Avon North Shore donated prizes for all the players and everyone enjoyed a delicious High Tea provided by the hosts. The competition was hailed as a great success and future competitions for Saturday players are being planned for the Region this year.

“JESS GALLAGHER” ROSE BOWL Gosford City and Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL clubs play each other once a year for the ‘Jess Gallagher’ Rose Bowl. This year it was won by Gosford City WBC for the second year running.

This competition has been going for many years and has made the two clubs very friendly competitors.

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// District & Association News CENTRAL COAST Results at District level: Pennants Grade 1 Ettalong Memorial, Grade 2 Wyong, Grade 3 Davistown RSL, Grade 4 Halekulani PHOTO 1: Grade 1 Pennant winners at Central Coast District level (l-r) E. Mellross, R. Holden, S. Murphy, M. Brailey (s), T. Osborne(s), L. Williams, V. Brownlie, D. Lowe (Ettalong Memorial)

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PHOTO 2: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Central Coast District level (l-r) M. Last, C. Cameron, C. Sternbeck, B. Jansen (s), J. Wheatley (s), L. Andrews, S. Robb, J. Coulson (Wyong) PHOTO 3: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Central Coast District level (l-r) R. Cox, P. Price, M. Love, J. Paviour-Smith (s), R. Blackwood (s), E. Lochte, P. JenkinsGreen, J. Cooke (Davistown RSL) PHOTO 4: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Central Coast District level (l-r) L. Willding, W. Dipple, P. Wilesmith, P. Williams (s), L. Young (s), C. Anglin, S. Forgacs, B. French (Halekulani)

CENTRAL TABLELANDS Results at District level: Singles: C. Ryan (Gulgong) Open Fours: J. Raynor, C. Mealing, M. King, M. Rochester (Mudgee) Senior Fours: P. Grimshaw, U. Bateman, A. Milton, B. Farrell (Rylstone) PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Central Tablelands District level: C. Ryan (Gulgong)

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PHOTO 2: Open Fours winners at Central Tablelands District level: (l-r) M. Rochester, M. King, C. Mealing, J. Raynor (Mudgee)

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PHOTO 3: Senior Fours winners at Central Tablelands District level: (l-r) B. Farrell, A. Milton, P. Grimshaw, U. Bateman (Rylstone)

Singles: R. Ryan (Mt Lewis) PHOTO: Singles winner at Georges River District level: R. Ryan (Mt Lewis)

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// District & Association News HASTINGS HAVEN DISTRICT WBA - VETERAN’S DAY Veterans’ Day this year was held on Monday, April 13, and saw ladies from all eight member clubs looking forward to renewing friendships, enjoying a social game of bowls, sharing a delicious meal and appreciating the hospitality of the North Haven Club.

Veterans’ Day is getting bigger each year, and this year over 130 ladies attended. Nineteen ladies who turned 80 this year were presented with a “Super Vets” badge, as well as

a beautiful African Violet. Two very special ladies who turned 90 years young this year also received a star to attach to their badges.

Veterans’ Day is conducted by the hard-working Management Committee of the Hastings Haven District and they did a superb job, ably supported by the Executive and members of the North Haven Club.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and will now look forward to next year.

ILLAWARRA On May 4, 2015 at Oak Flats Bowling Club the Illawarra Women’s Bowling Association celebrated its 60th Birthday. An Association that began 60 years ago has progressed to include 18 clubs. Invited to join in the celebration were Presidents, Past Presidents, Delegates and District Umpires. District President Thelma Lever greeted all and gave her appreciation to every person who gave their time to promote and disperse information within the District.

The IDWBA was very pleased that the State President Robyn Proctor joined in with the celebrations.

A relaxed game of bowls was played before a scrumptious meal was served. Official proceedings followed. The whole day was enjoyable and relaxed with emphasis on enjoying the celebration of a District’s achievements over 60 years.

Photo: District President Thelma and State President Robyn cutting the cake

ILLAWARRA Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 1 Wiseman Park/ Wollongong City, Grade 2 Warilla, Grade 3 Kiama, Grade 4 Oak Flats PHOTO 1: Grade 1 pennant winners at Illawarra District level – (l-r) H. Garbutt, C. Speer, N. Ryan, D. Waldron, S. Wood, M. Sheather, H. Halleran, D. Skinner (Wiseman Park/Wollongong City) PHOTO 2: Grade 2 winners at Illawarra District level – (l-r) P. Willetts, B. Anderson, M. Murphy, N. Mushett, K. Boughen, C. McLaughlin, B. O’Donnell, C. Douglas (Warilla)

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PHOTO 3: Grade 3 winners at Illawarra District level – (l-r) S. Heitmann, M. Partridge, J. McIntyre, G. O’Donnell, B. Campbell, S. Read, M. Sultana, R. Jones, (Kiama) PHOTO 4: Grade 4 winners at Illawarra District level – (l-r) L. Wilke, B. Clark, S. Ryman, H. Langdon, D. Brown, L. McLaughlin, A. Grkinic, A. Miklosi (Oak Flats)

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// District & Association News LOWER NORTH COAST DISTRICT Results at District level: Singles: S. Boddington (Tuncurry Beach) Pairs: S. Boddington, L. Gray (Tuncurry Beach) Triples: L. Woods, V. Shannon and K. Lewis (Manning Point) Open Fours: G. Pain, R. Condello, P. Hofmeier and J. Scott (Forster) Senior Fours: R. Witt, M. Freeman, K. Negus and Z. Snow (Tuncurry Beach)

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PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Lower North Coast District level: S. Boddington (Tuncurry Beach) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Lower North Coast District level (l-r) S. Boddington, L. Gray (Tuncurry Beach) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Lower North Coast District level (l-r) L. Woods, V. Shannon and K. Lewis (Manning Point) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Lower North Coast District level (l-r) G. Pain, R. Condello, P. Hofmeier and J. Scott (Forster) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Lower North Coast District level (l-r) R. Witt, M. Freeman, K. Negus and Z. Snow (Tuncurry Beach)

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NAMOI DISTRICT – FRIENDSHIP DAY Forty two lady bowlers from Namoi District attended the opening of the lady bowlers’ season at Narrabri on Tuesday March 3, where Friendship Day was conducted.

Bowlers attended from the four clubs within the Namoi district, Wee Waa, Moree, Lightning Ridge and the host club Narrabri.

Dawn Armstrong and Eva Sadler conducted a draw where the skips’ names were written on the score cards and then the skips themselves drew for lead and second to join their teams.

PHOTO 1: Winners (l-r) T. Allison, L. Carney and J. Etheridge receiving their trophies from Namoi District President A. Barclay.

PHOTO 2: (l-r) District President A. Barclay with runners-up D. Dean, G. Keft and B. Alderton.

PHOTO 3: (l-r) Namoi District President A. Barclay presenting a Veterans Badge to L. Skahan from Moree.

The winners of the day were skip, Lyn Carney (Lightning Ridge), second Jan Etheridge and lead Trish Allison (Narrabri). They won with a score of 19 + 16 and runners-up were skip Di Dean (Wee Waa), second Gwen Keft and lead Barb Alderton (Narrabri) on 18 + 6.

Friendship Day is also the occasion for the presentation of Veteran and Super Veteran Badges for lady bowlers who attain eighty and ninety years of age. Lola Skahan from Moree was present to collect her Veteran Badge from President Annie Barclay and a Veteran Badge was also prepared for Kitty Gale of Moree and a Super Veteran Badge for Alma Pertel of Moree.

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// District & Association News NORTHERN SUBURBS Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 3 and Grade 4 West Pennant Hills PHOTO 1: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Northern Suburbs District level (l-r) D. Hopkins, R. Noonan, V. Doyle, J. McCreadie, A. Lucietto, M. Sawyer, W. Wise, L. Begg (West Pennant Hills) PHOTO 2: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Northern Suburbs District level (l-r) K. Bailey, K. Eagle, R. Rolles, B. Hazeltine, B. Gough, L. Singh, J. Huntley, R. Roles, J. Egan (West Pennant Hills)

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1st -Bowls $6,000, 2nd - $4,000, 3rd - $3,000, 4th - $2000, 5th & 6th $1,000, 7th - 16th $300 Major Sponsor of Cabramatta Bowling Club

this add to get aTickets discountELIGIBILITY: on Taylor products ENTRY FEE: $60 Per Player. Mention Includes lunch + 5 Calcutta Open to any bowler who has won a club major www.taylorbowls.com singles or better. All entries at discretion of Match Committee The City Masters Singles is a tier 3 ranking event.

TOURNAMENT

IBIS STYLES Lansvale Business Partner of Cabramatta Bowling Club bookings@ibisstyeslansvale.com.au

FORMAT

ENTRY FORM Saturday 26th September Section 1 Thursday 24/09/15 Sections - 8 bowlers per section - 16 bowlers - 21 up 9.15am Roll up. 21 up 8 sections of 4 bowlers $60.00 PER PLAYER +2 5Post Calcutta tickets 8.30am start - 4 games Saturday - Markers supplied Round 1: A plays B, C plays D Lunch after second game NAME_____________________________________________ LANSVALE Round 2: A plays C, B plays D Sunday 27th September Round 3: A plays D, B plays C Thursday 24th to Su 2 Post Sections - 8 bowlers per section - 16 bowlers - 21 up CLUB_____________________________________________ 8 Section winners go through to Saturday 8.30am start - 3 games Sunday - Markers supplied TOTA Section 2 Friday 25/09/15 Lunch after second game 9.15am Roll up. 21 up 8 sections ofEMAIL____________________________________________ 4 bowlers On completion the two seconds in each section will play to be 3rdMONE and Round 1: A plays B, C plays D 4th 21 up in the City Master Singles.

1st - $6,000, 2n 4th $2000, Round 2: A plays C, B plays D CHAMPIONSHIP WON_______________________________ On completion the two winners of each section will play 21 up in- the final 5th & 6 Round 3: A plays D, B plays C of City Master Single to become the Masters Champion and Runner up.

Post entries to Bill Farrell / Ray Pearse EN 8 Section winners go through to Saturday C\O Cabramatta Bowling Club The first four will get automatic entry into the 2016 City Master Singles.

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Calcutta & Blind Draw ELI ACCOMMODATION Or emailand bill@cabramattabowlingclub.com.au On completion of all sectional play Thursday Friday the last 16 Open IBIS STYLES Lansvale are proud sponsors of Cabramatta Bowling Clubto any bow ray@cabramattabowlingclub.com.au players will be placed on the Calcutta board. There will be guaranteed major singles contact them for all your accommodation needs. discretion o start up pool $1,500.00. There will be a Calcutta in the Sports lounge Phone: (02) 9727-5255 on the Friday after the finish of play. There will be tickets $2 each on bookings@ibisstyeslansvale.com.au sale Thursday & Friday before the draw, on completion the Calcutta will then start. The prize money for the Calcutta will be first four place FOR MORE INFORMATION getters. Once the Calcutta is completed a blind draw of the 16 players For further information phone (02) 9728 4344 will be done into 2 sections for the Saturday & Sunday games

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CITY MASTERS NAME ______________________________________ SINGLES CONTACT NUMBER _____________________________ CLUB _______________________________________ EMAIL ______________________________________ CHAMPIONSHIP WON ____________________________ POST ENTRIES TO Bill Farrell / Ray Pearse LANSVALE C\O Cabramatta Bowling Club Thursday 24th to Sunday September 2015 Road, Cabramatta. NSW. 2166.

Cnr27th Fairview & Cabramatta email bill@cabramattabowlingclub.com.au TOTAL OrPRIZE MONEY ray@cabramattabowlingclub.com.au $20,000 1st - $6,000, 2nd - $4,000, 3rd - $3,000 For further information phone (02) 9728 4344 4th - $2000, 5th & 6th $1,000, 7th - 16th $300

WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 2015

JUNE – AUGUST 2015 DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

JUN 12

South Cronulla

L Lowder

JUL 13

Gymea

E Walsh

June Triples

9523 0702

Ladies Fours Charity Day

8544 8367

Lismore Heights

M Buckingham

Fiesta Fours

6621 6808

Taren Point

B Holden

Under 5 year Pairs

9522 3622

Cronulla

J Thornton

JUN 15

JUN 15

JUN 19

JUL 13-14 Lake Cathie

JUL 17

JUL 20

Winter Wonderland Carnival 9531 0950 JUN 24

JUN 26-28

JUN 27-28

JUN 28

JUN 29

JUN 29

JUN 29

JUN 30JUL 1

JUL 6

JUL 7 – 8

JUL 13

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Port Macquarie Panthers

T Merchant

Ladies Open Triples

6583 8496

Port Macquarie

C Buchanan

Mixed Pairs Tournament

6583 1153

Lightning Ridge

A Barclay

Black Opal Triples

0432 547 659

Picnic Point

S Fahey

Lea’s Day Almost Christmas in July

9790 0473

Ettalong Memorial

A Middleton

Hen & Chicken Carnival

4344 5060

Sutherland

D Boschenok

Versitility Fours Carnival

9548 3683

Yamba

R Martin

Yamba Blue Pacific Pairs

66457565

Woolgoolga

L Kaufmann 0478 034 256

Pennant Hills

R Coode

Northern Suburbs District Gumnut Carnival

9659 9575

Coffs Harbour Ex-Services

C Tapper

Beautizone Fours Carnival

6651 7914

Grafton

D Mason

Ladies Open Triples

6649 0946

6585 5449

Ryde X Phoenix

H Naudin

Xmas in July Triples

9808 4213

Dee Why

P Somers

Ladies 5 a Side Versatility

0411 403 363

Classic Triples JUL 20-21 Thirroul

JUL 25

JUL 27

JUL 27

AUG 3

AUG 3&5

6645 7568 C Herbert 4267 1530

Park Beach

H Hardwick

Fours Winter Carnival

6652 5824

Marrickville

G Barnes

Margaret Osborn Memorial Day

9799 1052 A Hart

Under 5 Singles

0437 399 644

Gladesville

Stella McFarlane

Gala Day

9817 4047

Pennant Hills

M Dellow

Wattle Carnival

9144 2259

JUL 27-29 Umina Beach

AUG 2

S Pye

Mixed Pairs

JUL 25-26 Ashfield

AUG 1-2 Seaside Classic Fours

Xmas in July Fours Carnival

JUL 20-21 Iluka

JUL 22

J Blackler

L Cooper

Kingfisher Carnival

0419 433 590

Austral

K McMahon

May Grimson Ladies Singles

0407 709 304

Western Suburbs

J Wisby

Under 5 Years Pairs

0402 141 472

Castle Hill

T Potter

Flo Willcox Turn Around Triples

9838 7725

The Entrance

L Barter

Pelican Pairs

4333 1546

Bowls Matters May–June 2015

SOUTH COAST - NSW

We look forward to hosting a successful event and know that you will have a terrific stay in the Shoalhaven.

Highlights STAY PLAY INDULGE CELEBRATE • Dolphin watching cruises operate on Jervis Bay, leaving Huskisson daily. Whilst whale watching a very popular activity from June to November.

• For those who prefer dry land why not try a tree adventure course. Trees Adventure at North Nowra will have you swinging, leaping, climbing and flying through the forest. Flying foxes zip between trees and there are cargo nets, rope bridges and wooden obstacles. There are degrees of difficulty which means that all your delegates should find it a fun activity.

• Explore one of our many National Parks with amazing bushwalking tracks.

• Experience South Coast NSW on an amazing Segway PT. Join a guided Segway Tour for a unique and exhilarating adventure. Explore spectacular coastal landscapes and discover local history while gliding effortlessly on a Segway PT. Just lean and be transported. Or get a group together for a memorable Segway Event. Enjoy a private Segway Tour, an exciting Segway Games challenge or fun Segway Rides. There’s a Segway activity for any occasion.

• Indulge in the best of our regional flavours and awarded wineries.

• Hands on cooking classes for those who want to be the next master chef.

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2014 Club Championships & Competitions SOLDIERS POINT Major Singles: V. McIntyre Runner up: M. Barrett Pairs: A. Turnbull, M. George (Sk) Triples: G. Jackson, D. Sullivan, A. Roditis (Sk) Fours: A. Turnbull, M. Doyle, P. Smith, V. McIntyre (Sk) Minor Singles: J. Wallis PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) G. Jackson, J. Wallis, V. McIntyre, S. Giles, A Pearson, M. Doyle, L. Hinton, Front (l-r) P. Smith, A. Turnbull, M. George, A. Callaghan, D. Sullivan (Soldiers Point)

SOUTH WEST ROCKS Major Singles Winner: J. Barnett Runner up: B. Adams Pairs: D. Barber, C. Bostock Triples: C. Patterson, J. Foskett, M. Dummett Open Fours: J. Flanagan, W. Sainsbury, S. Maitland, L. Cohen PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) L. Cohen, S. Maitland, W. Sainsbury, C. Patterson, Front (l-r)J. Barnett, J. Flanagan, M. Dummett, B. Adams (South West Rocks)

SPRINGWOOD Major Singles: M. Glavas Runner Up: M. Cole Pairs: F. Mitchell, M. Cole Triples: J. Wulff, L. Morgan, J. Stanford Open Fours: B. Blair, B. Woolley, L. Morgan, K. Koutsoukos Minor Singles: L. Oliver PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition Winners; Back (l-r) L. Morgan, B. Woolley, J. Stanford, B. Blair, Front (l-r) F. Mitchell, M. Cole, K. Koutsoukos, J. Wulff, M. Glavas (Springwood)

ST IVES Singles: K. Jones Runner Up: D. McBryde Pairs: K. Jones, J. Bain Triples: V. Thompson, B. Donnelley, J. Woodcock Fours: V. Thompson, B. Donnelley, J. Bain, J. Woodcock Minor Singles: P. Caganoff PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition Winners; (l-r) P. Caganoff, D. McBryde, K. Jones, J. Bain, J. Woodcock, V. Thompson, B. Donnelley (St Ives)

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2014 Club Championships & Competitions SYLVANIA Major Singles: S. Power Runner Up: L. Brown Pairs: K. Makin, S. Power Triples: K. Makin, A. Giezekamp, S. Power Fours: L. Brown, K. Makin, E. Dennis, S. Power Minor Singles: M. Collins PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): E. Dennis, A. Giezekamp, L. Brown, K. Makin; Front (l-r): M. Collins, S. Power (Sylvania)

TAREE LEAGUES Major Singles: J. Blyth Pairs: K. Hinton, J. Blyth Triples: D. Fowler, R. Wright, B. Lane Fours: D. Fowler, S. Kelsey, F. Wallace, F. Fenning Minor Singles: C Dever PHOTO: Club Championships and Competition winners; Back (l-r) F. Wallace, K. Hinton, B. Lane, S. Kelsey, (insert) J. Blyth; Front (l-r) C. Dever, D. Fowler, R. Wright, F. Fenning (Taree Leagues)

TAREN POINT Major Singles: K. Wright Runner Up: K. Brough Pairs: S. Chapman, P. Morton Triples: M. Sheean, B. Hvass, K. Brough Open Fours: F. Ladavac, E. Haylar, P. Kerr, J. Zrno Handicap Fours: M. Buckley, A. McPherson, M. Sheean, G. Layton Minor Singles: M. Cameron PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) M. Sheean, J. Zrno, E. Haylar, M. Buckley, K. Wright, K. Brough, C. King, P. Green, S. Chapman, G. Layton; Front (l-r) M. Cameron, C. Kelly, B. Hvass, A. McPherson, F. Ladavac, Inset: P. Kerr (Taren Point)

THE HILLS Major Singles: F. Davison Runner Up: K. Wallace Pairs: E. McCracken, K. Wallace Triples: E. Leahy, E. McCracken, K. Wallace Fours: M. Scott, B. Woods, P. Greene, F. Davison Minor Singles: B. Martin Pennant 1: M. Wild, B. Woods, L. McCracken, F. Davison, M. Scott, P. Greene, K. Wallace, W. Byers PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) L. Leahy, K. Wallace, L. McCracken, P. Greene, M. Scott, B. Woods, M. Wild, F. Davison (The Hills)

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

TOMAKIN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB WOMEN'S BOWLING Major Singles: J. Smith Runner Up: D. Ziebell Pairs: M. Starkovski, D. Ziebell Triples: E. Cox, M. Carney, M. Sebbens Open Fours: J. Smith, M. Starkovski, V. Thomas, D. Ziebell Minor Singles: J. Schofield PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): J. Smith, M. Starkovski, V. Thomas, D. Ziebell, M. Carney, M. Sebbens, J. Schofield (Tomakin)

TOONGABBIE Major Singles: L. Skeers Runner Up: S. Batcheldor Pairs: S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers Triples: M. Clancy, P. Hogan, S. Cullen Open Fours: M. Dougherty, N. Cole, S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers Minor Singles: S. Cullen PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) M. Dougherty, N. Cole, M. Clancy, P. Hogan, Front (l-r) S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers, S. Cullen (Toongabbie)

TUNCURRY SPORTS

TUNCURRY BEACH

Major Singles: D. Moy Runner-up: M. Masters

Major Singles: S. Boddington Runner-up: K. Negus

Pairs: D. Johnson, J. Callaghan Triples: J. Tyson, S. Newcombe, J. Kilpatrick Fours: D. Stewart, S. Newcombe, J. Grant, J. Kilpatrick Minor Singles: D. Stewart PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) J. Callaghan, D. Johnson, J. Kilpatrick, J. Tyson; Front (l-r) J. Grant, D. Moy, S. Newcombe (insert: D. Stewart) (Tuncurry Sports)

Pairs: K. McGuire, S. Boddington Triples: S. Boddington, R. Flanagan, D. Smith Fours: R. Treasure, P. Gilkison, L. Smatell, E. Webster Minor Singles: M. Freeman

TUROSS HEAD Major Singles: S. Fahey Runner Up: D. Lidbury Pairs: A. Rawson, D. Monks Triples: K. Ferguson, N. Hardie, R. Farrington Minor Singles: A. Cox PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r) S. Fahey, N. Hardie, R. Farrington, A. Cox, K. Ferguson, D. Monks, A. Rawson, D. Lidbury (Tuross Heads)

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2014 Club Championships & Competitions UMINA Major Singles: D. Burrows Major Pairs: J. Saggus, L. Gilmour Triples: P. Neal, S. Clark, D. Burrows Fours: D. Moore, E. Manning, P. Neal, L. Swales Minor Singles: C. Boyd PHOTOS: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) L. Swales, C. Hawkesworth, J. Gaul, D. Burrows; Front (l-r) E. Manning, D. Moore, C. Boyd, L. Gilmour, J. Saggus, P. Neal, S. Clark (Umina)

WAGGA Major singles: M. Johnston Runner-up: B. Lloyd Pairs: B. Patterson, J. Bishop Triples: H. Fraser, P. Williams, J. Beck Fours: B. Lloyd, J. Le Lievre, P. Williams, J. Beck PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) H. Fraser, P. Williams, J. Willis, J Beck, J. Le Lievre; Front (l-r) M. Johnston, B. Lloyd, B. Patterson, J Bishop (Wagga)

WALLACIA

WARILLA

Major Singles: S. Ashurst Runner Up: N. Richards

Major Singles: J. Morgan

Pairs: S. Ahurst, L. Somin

Pairs: J. Morgan, L. Barnett

Triples: A. Burns, K. Quinn, T. Kelly

Triples: J. Morgan, L. Barnett, E. West

Open Fours: L. Somin, V. Garten, L. Morehead, S. Hogg

Open Fours: K. Darlington, M. Goncalves, S. Noronha, N. Noronha

PHOTO: S. Ashurst (Wallacia)

PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) S. Noronha, K. Darlington, M. Goncalves, N.Noronha. Front (l-r) J. Morgan, L. Barnett, E. West (Warilla)

WARRINGAH Major Singles: J. Le Gras, Runner-up: S. Greenstein Pairs: J. Le Gras, J. Mountain Triples: E.Moline, H. Hoyle, J. Mountain Open Fours: M. McCredie, E. Moline, J. Le Gras, J. Mountain

WEST PENNANT HILLS Major Singles: K. Eagle Runner Up: J. Huntley Pairs: K. Eagle, S. Geraghty Triples: V. Doyle, M. Sawyer, D. Hopkins Fours: M. Maurer, V. Doyle, J. McCreadie, D. Hopkins Minor Singles: R. Noonan PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r): M. Sawyer, R. Noonan, J. McCreadie, D. Hopkins Front (l-r): V. Doyle, K. Eagle, S. Geraghty, (Inset M. Maurer) (West Pennant Hills)

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

WEST PYMBLE Major Singles: C. Martin Runner Up: R. Heilman Pairs: R. Heilman, J. Brown Triples: B. White, S. Ashton, C. Martin Fours: C. Martin, J. Kelet, R. Heilman, S. Ashton Minor Singles: M. Young PHOTO Club Championship and Competition winners; (l-r): S. Ashton, B. White, J. Brown, C. Martin (West Pymble)

WEST TAMWORTH

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Pairs: E. Smith, T. Fergusson

Pairs: F. Hartwig, K. Roscarel

Triples: R. McKinnon, J. Ditton, M. Kent

Triples: N. Lange, H. Piefke, J. Coelli

Fours: R. McKinnon, J. Follington, S. Stewart, M. Ryman

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