Bowls Matters Sept/Oct 2014

BOWLS O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F W O M E N ’ S B O W L S N S W

Matters

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2014 VOLUME: 67 NUMBER: 5

PLUS: 2014 State Pennant Playoffs

youngest JAMIE-LEE WORSNOP:

Indoors WINNER

PAGE 45

PAGE 18

Win a set of Greenmaster’s NEW Crunchie Bowl by

+15 FREE Crunchie’s with every order

See page 47

INSIDE:

Cook Islands Travel Diary

Meet a bowler: Pam Aikman

PAGE 26

PAGE 28

The wOrld’s biGGesT bOwls fesTivAl June 13 TO 25, 2015 The Australian Open will undergo a major transformation when it rolls out on the coastal tourist destination of the Gold Coast in 2015.

EARN A SLICE OF THE $225,000 PRIZE MONEY NO QUALIFYING - ENTER STRAIGHT INTO THE MAIN DRAW PLAY IN SINGLES, PAIRS AND FOURS FOR A GUARANTEED SEVEN MATCHES STAGED ACROSS MULTIPLE WORLD CLASS GREENS AND VENUES HOSTED IN THE NATION’S PREMIER HOLIDAY DESTINATION DISCIPLINES INCLUDE: MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SINGLES, PAIRS AND FOURS, UNDER-18 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ SINGLES, BOWLERS WITH A DISABILITY SINGLES AND PAIRS ENTRIES OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 Visit australianopen.bowlsaustralia.com.au

Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON

COOK ISL ANDS BOWLS CARNIVAL COMPETITION WINNER

Improving Game

9

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC

A travel diary

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

Page 26

President Appointed Appointed

STANDING COMMITTEES

REGULARS Re-spotting the Jack

Singles Champions

Recruiting Volunteers

Meet a Bowler

10

20

22

28

Editor’s Note

6

President’s Message

7

From the CEO’s Desk

9

Umpire’s Report

10

Club Spotlight

12

Coaching Report

14

Match Report

16

General News

18

Sports Community

21

Special Days

23

Meet a Bowler

28

Around the Greens

30

District and Association News

33

What’s On in Your Club 2014

39

Life Members

40

Charity Days

42

2015 BCIB State Carnival Entry Form

44

2014 State Pennant Playoffs

45

Club Championships and Competitions

46

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

Match

Pamela Hockings Robyn Lewis Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas

Coaching

Kathryn Chatillon Deby Brien

Umpires

Lesley Swales Bev Mitchell Barbara Stonham

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES Selection

Gary Willis

Constitution Revision Robyn Procter

Beryl Watson Magazine

Wendy Steyer Elizabeth Whelan Jean Clowes Jackie Lewis

Social

Delsie Fardell

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

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

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

Page 3

The most exciting development in bowls...well since bowls

Order at www.aerobowls.com or call 1300 13 25 75 (local call cost) and receive a free gift with your set, you’ll also be in with a chance of receiving a random voucher worth $50

Build Your Own Aero Bowl© now at www.aerobowls.com Select in seconds...colour, logo, size, grip and right before your eyes your bowl will take shape – add to your shopping cart and click send.

Depending on colour (we have over 30 in stock) you’ll receive your precision purpose made set within 7 to 14 days and most times sooner together with your gift.

It is the easiest and most convenient way to buy bowls and you receive a 21 day use your bowls return warranty if not satisfied (does not apply to special personal logos)

Aero are the world’s most accurately made bowls – Every set of the same model is the same as the next set, guaranteed in writing.

Something no other manufacturer guarantees including the two brands of bowls made in Scotland.

Aero are the Official and Exclusive Bowls partners of Bowls Australia.

When you purchase directly from AeroBowls...

1. You’ll receive a free worthwhile gift (bowls related) 2. An extra bonus...a voucher worth $50 may be included with your purchase... (the pre numbered vouchers match certain invoice numbers)

Almost 20,000 bowlers now play with Aero, the World’s most accurate bowls

including at the recent five a side at Helensvale where Brett Wilkie won 8 of 8 singles (a record) against Australia’s best using his Optima’s.

Julie Keegan World Champion

Brett Wilkie Player of the Year World Champion

Kelvin Kerkow oam World Champion

Aero Bowls offer more than just a set of bowls...

The Customer We care passionately Prompt service with a 21 day return guarantee

Aron Sherriff World Champion

Our Range Over 35 colours 3 grips with more to come 11 Sizes including half sizes 12 Models to choose from

Every set of the same model is the same

We guarantee this, no other manufacturer does...in fact they A 60 day swap to another Aero don’t even mention this crucial fact. set if you feel you made the

incorrect choice

www.aerobowls.com Choose your logo, size, colour, ring colour, model with a click of your mouse and the bowl will appear before your eyes.

Press send and you’ll receive your set (subject to colour) 7 to 14 days later.

Our Players Aero boasts the stars of the game, everyone of them an icon world wide. Tony Alcock, Willie Wood, Kelvin, Brett, Aron, and our UK CEO Ellen Falkner, the only lady to win 3 Golds at 3 Commonwealth Games.

Why would anyone want to buy a set of bowls WITHOUT a written guarantee that the set is the same as any other set of that model.

ONLY AERO OFFER THIS GUARANTEE IN WRITING. Aero Bowls Factory Showroom - Opening hours Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm

Unit 16 Harcourt Business Park Harcourt Parade, Rosebery NSW 2018 Australia Call 1300 13 25 75 Fax +61 2 9700 8122 www.aerobowls.com info@aerobowls.com

Editor’s Note \\ WENDY STEYER \\ EDITOR

Farewell & thanks Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to wish Nicola from the office all the best for her future endeavours.

Nicola worked extremely hard in making “Bowls Matters” the magazine it is today.

The Journal Committee say thank you for all that hard work and making the work we do so much easier.

This month sees some very interesting articles covering- recognising the volunteers in your club, thinking about recruiting past players and many Championship winners.

COVER STORY Youngest Indoors winner See story on page 18

PUBLISHED BY Women’s Bowls NSW 7th Floor, 309 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone (02) 9267 7155 Fax (02) 9267 7254 Website womensbowlsnsw.org

CIRCULATION 20,000

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ARTWORK Inscope Media Pty Ltd Level 1, Suite 17, 287 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090 Phone (02) 8084 3036 Website www.inscopemedia.com Email hello@inscopemedia.com

PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION Ligare Book Printing and Publishing Specialist Book Printers 138 Bonds Rd, Riverwood NSW 2210 Phone (02) 9533 2555 Website ligare.com.au Page 6

On hearing that August has been the wettest August in 16 years it is understandable that some very wet bowls tournaments have been played. The State Champion of Club Champions was held over four days at Oak Flats in a mixture of weather. Congratulations to Katrina Wright of Taren Point on her win. This story can be found on page 20.

The State Pennant finals have been played and won in atrocious weather in the Port Stephens area. Congratulations to all the players, you all deserve a medal. The results can be found on page 45.

Look on page 28 for this months “Meet a Bowler”. She is Pam Aikman who plays at West Pymble.

Page 18 covers the story of how JamieLee Worsnop has etched her name into the record book, by winning the Australian Indoor Singles Championship at Tweed Heads, becoming the youngest player in either gender to win this event.

“Congratulations Jamie-Lee”.

In “around the greens” Bega Imlay saw a very close game between Mary Murray (Tura Beach) and Jane Field (Eden) in the “Faye Spoates Shield”, also a great story from Blacktown Workers Bowling Club who have just opened a new green.

Bowral hosted Bev Rogers, an enthusiastic Bowler from South Africa.

Bev’s comments on her stay in Bowral can be found on page 12.

Enjoy reading this months “Bowls Matters” magazine and don’t forget to let us know if you have any ideas you would like to see printed as a regular section or a one-off item.

Wendy Steyer Editor.

APOLOGIES Correction – July/August issue, President’s Report: Champion of Champion Pairs venue was stated as Oak Flats when is should have been Warilla. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Correction – July/August issue, District & Association News: Georges River Roselands Flames were the winners of the Open Fours, not Revesby Workers who were Runners Up.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE This magazine is published by the NSWWBA Inc. in the interests of the lawn bowling community of New South Wales. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published, no responsibility can be accepted by the publisher or staff for any errors which may occur.

All advertisers and contributors must accept full responsibility for any claims or statements etc. made in their material. Advertisements are accepted on the understanding that the advertiser indemnifies the publisher, its servants and agents against all liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever which may arise from the publication of any material, and in particular but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to indemnify each and all of them against any action for defamation, slander of title, breach of copyright or infringement of any trademark, name or description, invasion of privacy or breach of any provision of the Trade Practices Act. The Terms and Conditions stated on the official rate card of the publisher form part of any agreement to accept advertising material for publication.

E&OE

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

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

“We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.”

-Harrison Ford

The past 12 months have seen many changes...

BOWRAL CENTENARY YEAR BOWRAL Bowling Club officially celebrated its centenary year on August 16 when close to 140 people arrived on the night to celebrate 100 years of the bowling club at an official dinner.

Women’s Bowls NSW have introduced a new-look magazine, reviewed and relaxed the Dress Policy, changed our trading name, launched a new logo, taken our Board meetings into country areas and, as promised met with many of our members at forums in different areas where special State events have been held.

Along with past and present club members, current Women’s Club President and Past State President Nancy Pope, Men’s President Bill Addie, President of Bowls NSW Vince Beard, and many other special guests, I was proud indeed to be at the celebrations representing WBNSW.

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS

The State Pennant Playoffs were again held during August in the Port Stephens region and deemed to be an outstanding event staged at four clubs - Soldiers Point, Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay and Fingal Bay. Due to the threatening weather, the last two days were staged at Soldiers Point and Raymond Terrace with all players returning to Soldiers Point for the presentation and luncheon. A well-managed event thanks to the Match Committee! Congratulations Grade 1 Winners St Johns Park, Grade 2 - Kotara, Grade 3 Mt Lewis and Grade 4 Narrabri. Well done to all participants on reaching the State playoffs and my sincere thanks to the four participating clubs and their members for the wonderful support.

Photos and details in the Match Report.

Member for Goulburn Pru Goward was also there as the club’s centenary book, compiled by Yvonne Chapman and Philip Morton was launched.

A most enjoyable evening, my best wishes to everyone at Club Bowral and great success in the future.

STATE PENNANT PLAYOFFS

There was immense excitement at Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club from August 11-14, with the running of the Champion of Club Champions Singles. Some sixty four Club Champions from near and far vied for the position of State Champion of Club Champion over four days. Spectators were provided with many close and thrilling games and it seemed at times that the local Champions definitely benefitted through the enthusiastic encouragement provided by their many supporters.

The semi-finals saw Katrina Wright (Taren Point) v Leanne Smith (Oak Flats) and Shirley de la Harpe (Castle Hill) v Julea Morgan (Warilla), with each competitor unwilling to give an inch to the other. Spectators were treated to a hard fought intriguing final between Katrina Wright and Julea Morgan - Katrina eventually earning the right to contest the National Champion of Club Champions to be held at her home club October 14-16. Good bowling Katrina!

My sincere thanks to Chairman of the Board Kevin Granger, George Cowling, Don Ryman and President of the Women’s Club Wendy Steyer for their generous support.

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

NATIONAL BOWLERS ARM TOURNAMENT I received an invitation some time ago to attend the Official Opening and Presentation Dinner of the Bowls Australia National Bowlers Arm Tournament held at Beresfield Bowling Club. Due to a prior commitment and the Annual General Meeting, it was not possible to attend every day, but I was able to attend the Official Opening on September 15 at

Beresfield. Three States, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia were well represented, each State having two lady bowlers in their respective sides with all State selected players utilising the Bowler’s Arm. Quite a spectacle and most impressive!

My congratulations to the Victorian side for winning the National Trophy for the second time, to Bowls Australia President and Beresfield’s Bowling Club President Des Skinner, NSW Bowlers Arm Committee Chairman Allan Starrett and their committee in organising this magnificent tournament and for their commitment to the countless players using the Bowlers Arm. I hope to see a truly national tournament with all States participating in the not too distant future!

DISTRICT MANAGEMENT In the July-August magazine I mentioned merging Districts, Districts moving to another Region or Clubs wishing to move Districts and the Association’s willingness to help. Since then, the Association has been actively involved in assisting two Districts manage the merging process as well as assisting with the decision process for a District to move into another Region.

If you feel that your Club or District would benefit from such a move, please contact Nicky Bethwaite for advice.

MEETINGS I am very pleased to confirm the Board Meeting in November will be held in Armidale on Friday November 14, with a Forum for all members to be held on Saturday 15 November.

A notice confirming time and place will be sent to all Districts and Clubs within the next few weeks. Hope to see you there.

As we go to print the Annual General Meeting will be underway.

Together with fellow Directors, CEO Nicky and staff and all members of committees, I look forward to a year filled with success, the enjoyment of everything bowls related and many opportunities to meet our new and current members.

Page 7

Your One Stop Shop Service, Price, Product Hunterbowls.com.au sales@hunterbowls.com.au 02 9634 5888 BOWLS AUSTRALIA OFFICIAL MANUFACTURER

www.showpage.com.au EL1445

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

Same Same or Can You Improve?

So Pennants are over for another year. Did you perform as well as you hoped? Do you want to do better next year?

It’s not too soon to start planning for the 2015 comp, and if you think that it’s all down to luck, then you really did come down in the last shower! It’s a question of identifying strengths and weaknesses and then spending some practise time working on the least strong part of your game. It doesn’t necessarily mean more time on the green – although that would be very helpful – as thoughtful play during social days will reap many benefits.

The first thing to do is to draw up a chart of skills. These might include: •• Draw shots •• ‘On’ shots •• Weighted shots •• Drives •• Playing both sides of the green (forehand and backhand) •• Playing to the conditions (wet/windy) Give yourself a rating out of 1 – 5 (or 1 – 10) for each element of your game, with 5 (or 10) being the highest and think about how best to lift your skill level. This is where the club coach can play a vital role and it would be interesting to sit down with him/her and talk to them about your goals. Coaches have a range of training drills specifically designed to work on each part of your game and will have some ideas to keep it interesting and extend your expertise.

It’s particularly important to be very honest with yourself about your skill level.

If you’re not sure about this, think back to the Pennant Playoffs at Port Stephens and the wet conditions that prevailed. If you www.womensbowlsnsw.org

feel uncomfortable, either in the clothes you’re wearing, the wind in your face or just generally miserable in the rain, then that is obviously something that you need to become much more familiar with. It may be several years before you encounter such conditions again, but if you practice in the wind and the rain in the meantime then you will feel much more comfortable the next time it happens.

Once you have established the particular skills you want to work on, start planning.

At the next social day pick one skill to work on, enjoy your day, but also be critical about whether you are improving or not.

Mark down your assessment on your chart and then at the next opportunity, pick another skill to work on, mark it down and so on. Again, use your club coach to bounce ideas off and also to get a second opinion about whether you are improving or if there is a training routine that he/she can show you. The best marker of course is your result, but if you’re playing in a team, then that may be harder to determine.

It’s also very important to put yourself under pressure from time to time. Stop rolling practise shots and play deliberately to win the end. Don’t give up, it is an acquired skill, and you learn a lot about your temperament at the same time.

Distractions such as noise or other people moving around in your field of vision are facets of the game that you must come to terms with – there is no-one around that is going to hold the ‘QUIET’ sign up for you at any time! You must practise concentrating too and not losing focus, find your own personal cue that will bring you back on

track and into the present. Thinking about the result of the game before it has ended is also a big no-no, as this only increases the expectations you put on yourself and you can miss vital indicators that will determine the game.

Use every event that you enter to progress your skills. Plan your year with just one specific goal. Don’t expect to win everything, just win the one that is important to you. Enter competitions that have the same events that you are practising for. Work with your partner or team if you can so that you are all progressing at the same rate and supporting each other through the tough times. That’s a skill in itself! When you front up for the big one, you will have the confidence of having played some lead up events and knowing you’ve put the practise in to deserve doing well, then go and play the game of your life, enjoying it all the while.

Now is also the ideal time to think about the selection process in your club. Women’s Bowls NSW has written a suggested Selection Guidelines which is available on our website. Ideally, all members will be involved in setting the parameters for selection, so that you are quite clear on what it will take to make selection. No more ‘girls clubs’ or ‘jobs for the girls’. The Bowls Australia Selection Module that is available to every club through the state association has an excellent and highly recommended format so give us a call and get one organised at your club or in your District now.

Page 9

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

RESPOT

THE JACK

A GUIDE ON THE RULES AND METHODS ALLOWED FOR RE-SPOTTING THE JACK IN SETS PLAY. The Laws of the Sport of Bowls allow for the re-spotting of the jack in sets play events and Controlling Bodies may elect to follow the same laws in events other than sets play.

Players should be advised of this prior to the event via the Conditions of Play. A Controlling Body may choose to allow one or the other of two methods for re-spotting the jack.

3 RE-SPOTS METHOD: If the jack is driven over the bank between the boundary pegs, or rebounds to less than 18 metres (20 metres international) from the mat line and remains on the centre line, it is re-spotted at the centre T mark. (see diagram opposite).

If the jack is driven over a side boundary, or rebounds to less than 18 metres from the mat line and to one side of the centre line (left or right of the line), it is re-spotted 2 metres from the front ditch and 1.5m left or right of the centre line as appropriate.

1 RE-SPOT METHOD: A single re-spot position which is 2 metres from the front ditch and on the centre line (T mark) can be used as an alternative to the three respot positions described above.

If any spots are covered by a bowl, the jack must be placed in a position as close as possible to the covered spot, between and in line with that spot and the corresponding spot at the opposite end of the rink without touching a bowl [Law 15.5.6] Page 10

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1. A player in team A is called on to put in a short blocker. Skip B believes the bowl is too short and calls for an umpire. On measuring the umpire finds that the bowl is 14.1 metres away from the mat line.

What is the position?

2. A delivered bowl comes to rest on the green and in contact with the jack which is in the ditch. It is claimed, that, as the bowl is a live bowl and is in contact with the jack in the ditch, it is a toucher. Is this correct?

3. The jack is right against the boundary. The last bowl comes to rest on its own rink very close to the jack. Before the thirds start to measure the bowl falls and pushes the jack over the boundary line. Third A wishes to replace the bowl and jack whilst third B calls the end dead. Which third is correct?

4. After a dead end skip A wishes to play from the end where the jack was prior to the end becoming dead, whilst skip B wishes to have the bowls returned and the end replayed from the original position. From which end is the end replayed?

5. If an umpire is called to measure for shot and cannot make a decision in favour of one or other of the bowls belonging to members of different teams in question, what shall happen?

6. Skip A is the last to play and has one bowl left. Skip A tells the opposing Skip that she is not going to bowl her last bowl and to measure. Third A suggests that they are one shot down to which Skip A replies that she had better play her last bowl. Is this in order?

7. In a fours game team A played first. When the skips changed ends the bowl of skip B had been placed on the mat and skip B bowled it, disturbing the head before the mistake was noticed. What should happen?

8. A bowl, which had been a toucher in the previous end, is delivered with it’s chalk mark still on the bowl. It does not touch the jack but the chalk mark is not removed. As a result of play, several bowls later this bowl is forced into the ditch within the confines of the rink. What should happen?

9. In a fours game thirds A and B have each played their first bowl when it is noticed that second A has only played one bowl.

May second A play the second bowl?

10. The marker in a singles game has been asked by one of 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 score card and kicked the bowls out of the head. Is the marker allowed to do this?

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

CHOCKS AND WEDGES Chocks and wedges are approved for use at all BA, STA, region and club events.

Chocks and wedges are an essential item of equipment used as necessary by all officials. (All thirds should also have chocks/wedges) They are used to prevent leaning bowls from falling prior to or during measuring, and come in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes. It is worth having a selection of different chocks and wedges because how a bowl is best chocked depends on its position. Any leaning bowls should be chocked prior to measuring, provided at least 30 seconds have elapsed since the last bowl has come to rest if a player has requested this delay (Law 40.2) Remember, if a bowl is not chocked and falls over during measuring, it should be left in its new position while deciding the number of shots scored continues, and all the shots measured before the bowl fell will count (Law 40.6.3)

ANSWERS 1. The bowl is a live bowl as it is not less that 14 Metres from the mat line. Law 27.1.3 2. No. No bowl shall be a toucher by playing onto, or coming in contact with the jack when the jack is in the ditch. Law 24.3 3. Third B is correct. The bowl and jack shall remain in the new position. Law 40.6.3 The jack shall be dead as it is wholly beyond the boundary of the rink. Law 30.1.2 4. The end shall be replayed in the same direction unless the skips agree to play in the opposite direction. Law 31.2 Note: If the jack and bowls need to be transferred to the opposite end of the rink before the end is replayed, they should be carried up the rink to avoid distracting players on neighbouring rinks. Law 31.2 5. If the nearest bowls of each team are deemed to be equidistant from the jack there shall be no score recorded. Law

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

41.1.2 The end shall be declared ‘tied’ and shall be recorded on the score card as a completed end. Law 41.2 The first to play in the ‘tied’ end shall play first in the next end Law 41.3 [18.4] 6. No. The decision not to play the last bowl is irrevocable. Law 42 7. Playing out of turn. Law 47.1.3: If a bowl has disturbed the head, the opposing skip [skip A] shall have the option of: • Allowing the disturbed head to remain, and have two bowls played in succession to restore the proper sequence of play [Law 47.1.3.1] or • Replacing the head to it’s former position and returning the bowl to be played in the correct sequence [Law 47.1.3.2] or • Declare the end dead [Law 47.1.3.3]

8. The bowl is not a toucher in the current end [Law 25.5] and should be removed from the ditch. A bowl is dead if, not being a toucher, it comes to rest in the ditch. Law 27.1.1 Note: Should a player fail to remove a toucher mark from a bowl before playing it and should the bowl not become a toucher in the end of play, the mark should be removed by an opposing player or marker immediately the bowl comes to rest. Law 25.5 9. No. As a bowl has been played by each team before the mistake is discovered, second A forfeits the right to play the bowl. Law 47.4.2 10. No. No bowl shall be moved until both players have agreed to each shot. Law 39.2 . The marker shall not move, or cause to be moved, either the jack or any bowls until the players have agreed to the number of shots scored Law 55.2.13 Page 11

Club Spotlight

CLUB SP TLIGHT

(l-r): N. Pope, E. Jones, G. Fraser, B. Rogers, F. Jones, Y. Chapman, A. Pryce.

President Brenda Walker presents Joan Hodge with the Patron’s badge

BEV ROGERS Bowral

JOAN HODGE Patron – Neutral Bay

Bowral Women’s Bowling Club recently hosted Bev Rogers, an enthusiastic bowler from South Africa. Here’s what she had to say about her experiences both at home and in New South Wales:

To the delight of all the women bowlers at Neutral Bay Joan Hodge has been appointed their Patron. Joan is well known in the bowling community not only for her enthusiastic approach to the game but for her role as an administrator in a variety of capacities.

Joan has been Lower North Shore President, club delegate to the district, L&M Representative and a member of the WBNSW Match Committee. Joan joined Neutral Bay eight years ago but for many years before that when NBC was a fledgling club Joan was a source of encouragement, advice and support to its relatively inexperienced members.

“I live in Gonubie, which is a coastal resort about 60kms from East London in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. My home Club is Gonubie Bowling Club which is in the provincial region called Border. We have a very active Club; the club’s membership would be about 90 of which 60 would be regular bowlers. Wednesday and Saturday men and women play but not as mixed teams.

I play in many Border tournaments as well as Club tournaments which are held in many different Clubs in the area.

Playing bowls at Bowral has been a wonderful experience for me. I have been given such a very warm welcome and already feel so much at home.

Thank you all so much. I will be in the Southern Highlands until the end of August and look forward to many games at Bowral.”

Page 12

This year Joan has had to step back from being an active bowler but her services as Controlling Body have been keenly sought both at club and district level. Joan is a regular on the sideline supporting the members in whatever competition is on and she’s a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to the rules of the game. In presenting Joan with her Patron’s badge President Brenda Walker spoke of the significant contribution Joan has made to the club, the district and the State and the fond regard in which she is held by the Neutral Bay members.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

The Golden Era Continues for Taylor Bowls Congratulations to Natasha Scott and Ryan Bester Winners of the Golden Nugget Ladies and Men's Singles 2014. We are proud of our long term Taylor Family Members who have once again represented our Company at the highest level and with distinction in Australia's greatest Singles Tournament at Tweed Heads on the Gold Coast.

Redline SR - $525.00

Taylor SRV - $525.00

Vector VS - $525.00

Click on any bowl above and order direct from Taylor Bowls

FROM THE FACTORY FLOOR DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR Build the bowl you’ve always wanted using our revolutionary Build a Bowl™ available now on our www.taylorbowlsdirect.com website.

Customise your choice of Redline SR, Taylor SRV and Vector VS and have them delivered to your door in 10 working days.

“Thanks for the fast and efficient way my bowls order was handled. I am the Coach at our bowls club and always advise players looking for new bowls to look at your products.” - Marianne VIC “Incredible service, I ordered the SRV’s with the logo that I wanted and received them 8 days later.

Well done Taylors! .” - Ben NSW “Glad you brought back the Redline SR and in the Flame colour, perfect! ” - Dave TAS “A big thank you for all your help ordering my husband’s bowls. Just to let you know they have arrived and he is really happy with them .” - Meryl VIC

Visit your nearest stockist or call: 07 5335 9600

www.taylorbowlsdirect.com

Taylor Bowls Australia Pty Ltd Suite 5, 95 Eumundi Road PO Box 668, Noosaville Q 4566

Coaching Report // ELIZABETH MCFARLAND // COACHES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

Behind the scenes Success is achieved through many means and with a group of people all working towards the same goal.

The support network that assists players to achieve include such people as a manager and coach, both of whom quietly fulfil their role from behind the scenes, people who are not considered till the last and often as an afterthought, so where do they fit into your game?

“The manager’s role is one of organising and supporting.”

Recently at the Pennant Playoffs for all grades of pennants in Port Stephens, teams from all over the state came with the intention of winning a pennant flag.

Each of these clubs have won their region and now advancing to the deciding game. Competition was fierce and it was interesting to see what role managers and coaches played during this event.

The higher grades had a coach in their corner assisting them in their decision making and offering advice on the game plan. Managers were there as part of the requirements set down by the association.

In every sport from the small under 6year old children’s sport, to senior sports, at every level participants and teams have a manager and coach as part of their team.

Bowls is no different, it is a sport played at several levels from beginner, to social, to competitive bowler. It is played at world level throughout each year and during the Commonwealth Games. Managers and coaches are an important part of this team or side and are nominated by the club or association to support the players.

Managers for the playoffs are nominated by the club together with the name of player to act as a substitute should they be needed. Both these people are identified on the same form as the side submitted to the controlling body. It is important clubs choose wisely to have someone who has the skills and ability to organise and support the team.

Page 14

MANAGERS Managers are not just there to make up the numbers, they have an important role. Managers have specific duties set down in conditions of play so why not consider throughout the pennant season in anticipation of achieving success using a non-playing bowler as a manager with the side.

MANAGERS ROLES As an organiser it is up to the manager to: •• see the team/side gets to the correct venue and on time, •• has the right players and assists with help from the club to organise transport and accommodation for players and •• organises the day’s needs for players, including getting the players to the right place at the right time.

Managers should have good communication skills. It is up to them to liaise with the controlling body on conditions of the day, attending to the master score board making sure it corresponds with rink score boards, they must be correct.

The manager’s role goes beyond their duties during the game. When choosing a person for this position, selectors should consider an individual who can organise, have respect for fellow bowlers, demonstrates good communication skills, interacts well with others, and someone who can handle difficult situations. They must be ready for any situation that develops. Such as if the weather is unpredictable to ensure that players are prepared, check if there has been a change of venue, or if a player is hurt and can’t continue. It is the manager who receives the information and is responsible for passing on this information to players.

This information must be accurate and include all players.

Managers should be aware of players’ health issues, WH&S responsibilities or whether any in the team have special health needs. Do they require a special diet? Know what to do should any member have a health situation that requires immediate attention such as glucose for diabetics and knowing a contact person should an incident occur. Those that are managing under-aged bowlers need to know regulations regarding “working with children”, and have had their mandatory police check.

Managers need to have a sound knowledge of the Laws of Bowls together with the Conditions of Play. Should a situation develop that needs a decision the manager, with the consultation of the coach and skips, will need to make an informed decision that may impact on the outcome of the game.

Know that during the pennant playoffs conditions of how and when to replace an ill bowler and what happens to a player being replaced. Make sure you are aware of all Conditions of Play especially at Playoffs.

Always maintain a constant observation of the game so that a substitute maybe brought in if a player is not able to continue.

At all times have respect and support for the decisions made on the green and the play decided on by the team/side.

In contrast coaches have a role of giving advice, assistance and support.

Part of the coach’s role is to have a sound knowledge of the sport. Knowledge that will help players to plan and develop a program that is not only for the present but a program for the future.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

+

=

A Better Bowler

How can I learn to

Bowl Better ?

• Follow the best • Watch the video • Practice with purpose • Practice these drills over & over • It will improve your game!

See live demo online, search for: Hunter Bowls Rebound Disc Demo

Hunter Bowls is the sole distributor of the famous Rebound Disc Practice Systems as endorsed by Kelvin Kerkow.

The Rebound Disc Practice System takes away all of the frustration of moving the head when you hit the wrong bowl instead, the Rebound Disc simply spring back into place in preparation for your next shot.

Carpet version also available

Affordable and tough, the Rebound Discs are designed to be part of every bowlers lawn bowls kit. They are just as important as a set of bowls because without the ability to develop ones skills, a bowler will stagnate and never reach his or her full potential as a bowler.

“I believe every bowler should own their own set of Rebound Discs if they want to be the best they can be, and don’t we all ?“ Kelvin Kerkow, OAM

Order your set now Set of 6 $85 Set of 8 $100 Set of 10 $115 Set of 12 $125

www.showpage.com.au EL1448

Australia Wide: 02 9634 5888 NZ Customers: 0800 77 22 30

Head Office: Sydney Showroom

Central Coast Showroom

WEB: EMAIL Call Fax Showroom: Mail

Hunter Bowls Ettalong

www.hunterbowls.com.au sales@hunterbowls.com.au Nick or Shirley 02 9634 5888 02 9634 5855 8 Victoria Ave Castle Hill Sydney PO Box 8125 Baulkham Hills 2153

Shop 73 - 189 Ocean View Rd Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 Only Open Sat & Sun - 9 to 4pm Call Dick or June 02 43443 899 dick.june@hunterbowls.com.au

Coaching Report // ELIZABETH MCFARLAND // COACHES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

COACHES

Match Report

Coaches should help to provide a programme and the resources to help your club members obtain goals and improve their personal best.

Bowlers need to be aware that Conditions of Play exist that govern Club Championships, District/Regional Championships.

COACHES ROLES

After the recent State Pennant playoffs and the continual influx of emails and phone calls to the State Match Office, it is clear that many competitive bowlers are unaware that Conditions of Play exist that govern Club Championships, District/Regional Championships through to State and also the Pennants at all levels. These documents are available on the website to read and download from November of the preceding year and the majority of enquires received and disputes reported are resolved by referring to the relevant document. Both documents are reviewed every year and any updates are highlighted in red text so all players and officials are aware of any changes that may affect their games.

Coaches have a responsibility to cover all aspects of the game.

Activities should include:•• individual training programmes for each player •• setting goals for the team, and assist with implementing the programme •• setting achievable bench marks for each player’s game •• introducing players to activities that will help them to assess their own performance •• providing technical and tactical advice to help develop the skills of bowls •• injury prevention and management e.g. Hydration & nutrition •• head reading for percentage bowling •• shot development e.g. wrest, rest, trail •• an understanding of each position – what skills are needed to play any position •• pre-game routines - this can cover psychology skills to cope with pre-game jitters •• providing feedback on performances – consider videoing the game.

All coaches are there to help, to be part of the team, all you need to do is seek out and ask for their assistance.

The coach is there to help achieve your goals – to be more proficient in your game, to have more confidence when playing, to provide a sounding board when your game seems to hit the brick wall and you really do not know what is going wrong. So please get to know your coaches and use your coach during your play.

Competition and pennant play will recommence for next year as soon as this year’s finals are completed so now is the time for selectors to consider players who can fulfil these roles, don’t wait till you get into the finals, get prepared now for success.

Elizabeth McFarland

At all times have respect and support for the decisions made on the green and the play decided on by the team/side.

The first point of reference should be the Laws of the Sport, Crystal Mark 2nd Edition, then the Conditions of Play, then a club’s Domestic Rules. The 3rd Edition of the Laws of the Sport will be available at the end of the year and come into effect from January 1 2015 and ALL players, committees and officials are encouraged to make themselves familiar with the new Law Book when it becomes available.

It is difficult to comprehend that someone can participate in a sport and not make themselves familiar with the rules of their chosen Sport.

Some particular issues that have often needed clarification over the past few months:A player has forfeited a round of singles in her Club as she was unavailable for a future round and did not want to eliminate any players and then forfeit further down the track. A very sportsmanlike decision. However she was then told she could not attend the Club on the day of the game that she had forfeited, or put her name down for social bowls. Why any committee person would assume that the above decision was correct is amazing. The only reason a player could be denied participation in any game, social or otherwise would be if she was currently under suspension from the Ladies Club.

Similarly if a player is physically incapable of playing in any round of a championship due to illness or injury, and requires the use of a substitute, which has been approved by the Controlling Body, she cannot be denied entry to the Club on the day of the game. If she is absent because of an appointment and has requested a substitute for the start of the game, and then comes to the Club, she must take her place in the team on the next available end. The only reason for a player being denied entry to the Club premises, would be if she was currently under suspension from the Registered Club.

There is nothing written in current documentation that could support the incorrect actions implemented in either of the above scenarios.

From January 1, all answers from the State Match Committee will be supported by written confirmation, and it is preferred that enquires are also in written form for reference.

Pam Hockings, Chairman, State Match Office.

Page 16

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

BOWLS AUSTRALIA OFFICIAL MANUFACTURER

No sizing problems We send actual size samples to your club for members to try on. Headache free !

Bowls Cap Special BA + Club Logo for only $15+ gst

Our new Hunter Platinum Bowls Shirt. Join clubs like Castle Hill & Newport Ladies using the best. Look modern, feel great, a win win!

Club Uniforms Made Easy Hunter Bowls is Australia’s largest bowls uniform manufacturer.

We design and manufacture unique Men’s & Ladies Shirts, Jackets, Pants, Vests & Caps

We only use our own Ultra Cool Micromesh Fabric which is UV rated 35+ adding even greater sun protection. So get the right fit first time everytime by using our easy 5 Step Process

5 - Five Step process to help Club Committees 4 - Four weeks delivery 3 linings to c hoose from 3 - Three hundred designs plus for Vests and Jac 2 - Two separate fits, 1 for men • P olar Fleece (W kets and 1 for ladies arm as toast ) • Brush Cott on (Cozy & pop 1 - One shirt can be ordered at • Sp ular) orts mesh (L ight & cool) a time for repeat orders WHY USE HUNTER BOWLS? GREAT SERVICE + www.showpage.com.au EL1440

NO ARTWORK FEE NO DESIGN FEE NO MINIMUM REORDER

NO LIMIT TO COLOUR NO LIMIT TO LOGO’S NO SIZING PROBLEMS

YES, we send actual size samples to your club to try on.

Call for a FREE quote pack and sample today.

Australia Wide: 02 9634 5888 NZ Customers: 0800 77 22 30 www.womensbowlsnsw.org

WEB: EMAIL Call Fax Mail Showroom:

www.hunterbowls.com.au sales@hunterbowls.com.au Nick or Brooke 02 9634 5888 02 9634 5855 PO Box 8125 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 8 Victoria Ave Castle Hill Sydney Page 17

// General News

Jamie-Lee Worsnop becomes

youngest ever

Indoors winner STORY AND PHOTOS COURTESY BOWLS AUSTRALIA

St Johns Park’s 17 year-old JAMIE-LEE WORSNOP has etched her name into the record books after claiming a maiden Australian Indoor Championships crown at Tweed Heads, becoming the youngest ever winner of the event in either gender.

The $30,000 event boasts a rich history, dating back to 1988 in the men’s field and 2003 in the women, but it was an up-andcoming rising star who prevailed over an international veteran in the final decider to secure a unique slice of history and the $6,000 winner’s cheque that accompanies the national title.

Jamie-Lee took a couple of ends to adjust to the conditions of the Tweed Heads televised show rink, dropping a shot on the first two ends to former Scottish

Page 18

International Kay Moran, before posting scores on the next five consecutive ends to blast away to an 8-2 lead.

Jamie-Lee, who paved her way through the event with victories over Christine Keep, NSW junior teammate and rising star Ellen Ryan, 2005 Australian Indoor Champion Maria Rigby, who was also a finalist last year and Tweed Head’s Australian Jackaroos squad member Kristy Thatcher in the semi-final, mitigated the damage on the penultimate and final end to secure a 8-5 first set.

The pint sized international heavyweight and the straight-faced promising younggun traded blows over the second set, with just a one shot margin in Jamie-Lee’s favour after the penultimate end.

Having claimed the first set, Jamie-Lee could afford to give up one shot, but no more, on the last end to tie the set and clinch a one-and-a-half set victory, but found herself down 2 shots with just the final bullet to be fired.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

Taking it in her stride, she delivered a clutch drive that ricocheted off the shot bowl and knocked out Kay’s second shot to secure her first senior national title with a tied second set, 8-all.

“To make it... was a great achievement in itself, but it’s something special to win in at 17.

I still can’t believe it, I’m ecstatic.”

“Kay played amazing,” Jamie-Lee said after prevailing, “it was such a close game the whole way through. I crept away in the first set, but the second set she stuck in there and played awesome. It was a tricky run through the event, I had a few great battles. Every player here is amazing so I was stoked to even get this far. To make it up here through the qualifying was a great achievement in itself, but it’s something special to win in at 17. I still can’t believe it, I’m ecstatic.”

Jamie-Lee will now get her first taste of senior international representation courtesy of her victory. The winner of the men’s and women’s finals provide the nation’s only two entries into the coveted World Cup, to be held at Warilla in NSW next year.

The men’s final was won by former English international and 2002 Commonwealth Games gold medallist David Holt, who beat current Jackaroo Brett Wilkie 9-6, 4-7, 2-1 in a tight encounter.

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Page 19

// General News

Katrina Wright and Julea Morgan

2014 Champion of Club Champions Singles The 2014 Champion of Club Champions Singles was held at Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club from August 11-14.

With a slightly different format to years before, two games were played each day with the quarter finals being played on Wednesday August 13 and the semi-final and final being played on Thursday 14, morning and afternoon.

Seventy-three club champions took part in the event, with players coming from all over NSW. On Monday morning, Oak Flats ladies President Wendy Steyer welcomed players and Officials and handed proceedings over to State Match Committee Chair Pam Hockings.

The State Champion of Club Champions commenced in the 1931-32 season, and was won by Mrs S. Page of Sydney Ladies Club. A Perpetual Trophy for this event was presented in 1984 by Hunt and Hunt, the Association solicitors in memory of Mr Bob Hunt the first solicitor to the Association and consists of two rose bowls. The larger silver one is kept in the trophy cabinet at Head Office and has the winner’s name engraved each year. The crystal bowl is retained by the winner. The first recipient of the Trophy was Mrs C. Philp (North Haven).

The weather was not kind to the players; Monday was dry but cold and windy. Both games on Tuesday were played in the rain and the wind was coming off the snow, Page 20

with both players and spectators wrapping up warm. Wednesday and Thursday were much warmer and drier which brought the spectators out to watch the games.

A high standard of bowls was played throughout the tournament with some very close games being played, much to the delight of the many spectators and officials watching.

State President Robyn Procter came for the whole week to watch the great games of bowls being played and she was joined by Gary Willis (Independent Appointed Selector and coach of the NSW Women’s Squad).

The quarterfinals were played Wednesday afternoon between Julea Morgan (Warilla) and Cheryl Harrison (Engadine) with Julea winning 27 – 12; Shirley De La Harpe (Castle Hill) played Sarah Rumble (St Johns Park) and Shirley won the game 25 – 22; Katrina Wright (Taren Point) v Christine Gordon (Harbord) with Katrina winning in a very close game 25 – 24; Leanne Smith (Oak Flats) played Margot Brandes (Figtree RSL) and Leanne won 26 – 17. All the games were very close and everyone watching enjoyed the great bowls being played.

The Semi Finals were played Thursday morning between Katrina and Leanne, the

game was marked by State Match member Jenny Palmer. Katrina took the early lead, surging ahead until the score was 8 – 0, Leanne started to make a fight of it and the score reached 11 all. Katrina managed to hold on and won 25 – 20.

The second semi was between Julea and Shirley. This game was marked by State Match member Joan Thomas. Julea took the early lead and kept Shirley at bay until the score reached 18 – 10 where Shirley achieved 4 shots to make the score 18 – 14.

Shirley won the next few ends and the score was 20 all. Julea then won the next two ends to win 25 – 20.

The final was played Thursday afternoon and the weather had turned quite warm. Katrina took the early lead which she retained throughout the game to win 25 – 12.

President Robyn and Oak Flats Vice Chairman Don Ryman presented the runner up certificate to Julea and the winner’s trophy to Katrina who thanked her opponent for the game and congratulated her on reaching the final.

Thanks to all the volunteers at Oak Flats for their hard work over the week in marking, umpiring and preparing food and the Board of Oak Flats for their sponsorship of the event.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

// SPORTS Community

Value of Past Players As committees plan their upcoming season, many groups are considered in planning such as players, coaches, sponsors, spectators and members but one group often over looked is past players.

PAST PLAYERS STRATEGY

So many clubs have little or no connection with their past players and most don’t understand the amazing asset they are overlooking. It doesn’t take long for even the smallest of clubs to accumulate hundreds, thousands or like some older, larger clubs, many thousands of past players.

2. If your club doesn’t have a facebook or Twitter account set them up as these are so valuable for communicating with past players and making them feel they are still a very important part of the club (more on how to use social media later).

The really important thing to understand about past players is that most will have an emotional connection to the club. In many cases this emotional tie is extremely strong. Your club has given many past players some of their most cherished experiences. Whether it be the adrenalin of going into competition with your friends against formidable opponents, the joy of winning a premiership or a close game or the forming of life long friendships.

Perhaps they met their future husband or wife at the club or had their values, beliefs and behaviours formed and guided by role models and mentors. Most past players have a very strong emotional link to their sports clubs.

It is because of this emotional bond with the club that means past players will do almost anything for their old club... if they are asked. There is a catch, clubs have to ask the past players for their assistance.

Now this is where it starts to get a bit challenging for club volunteers because before they can ask for assistance from past players there really needs to be a connection or relationship between the club and the past player, but trust me it doesn’t need to be time consuming.

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Here is my strategy for building a relationship with your past players: 1. It is pointless to collect contact details of past players if you have nowhere to store them.

Most clubs use a database to manage their player’s details so work out how you can include your past players in this.

3. Appoint a past players co-ordinator who is responsible for collecting past players information, communicating with them regularly on social media and creating opportunities for past players to return to the club.

4. Use social media, club newsletters, word of mouth, local newspapers and any other communication you can to actively collect contact details for past players.

5. Actively involve past players in club activities and communicate to them regularly. Make them feel they belong to the club. Use email newsletters and social media heavily to keep past players (and everybody else informed) about what is happening at the club. For example use facebook and Twitter after training to notify of team selections, provide injury updates and other interesting news, such as upcoming social events. On match days make use of Twitter to communicate scores throughout the day, include scores from all teams and make sure you include who is performing well. Use Facebook (or other photo sharing apps like Instagram or Pintrest) and Twitter to circulate photos. It is vital you make the past player feel as they are part of the club and by using social media this is now very easy.

6. Create and promote heavily events specifically designed to attract past players back to the club. This could be in the form of a past players day at a big match with a traditional rival, a reunion of premiership teams or celebrations of significant days in the clubs history. The objective of these events is for the past players to feel comfortable back at the club regularly.

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO INVOLVE PAST PLAYERS? Past players are a very large group of influential people with strong emotional ties to the club. Five ways past players can add real value to your club are: 1. Create a past players membership and promote it heavily through your club promotions. Incorporate a number of events into the membership that encourage past players back to the club and re-form relationships with past and present members.

2. Many past players have businesses or contacts that would happily purchase a club sponsorship package... all you have to do is ask... so understand the profession of your club’s past players and ask for their financial support.

3. If you have a big task, such as a major social function, raising significant funds for a new pavilion or playing facilities, consider creating a subcommittee of passionate past players to help you achieve your objectives.

4. Encourage influential past players to attend upcoming social functions and encourage them to bring their friends and other past players. One country cricket club in Victoria sold 10 tables of 10 to their Sportsman’s night in 15 minutes because they were snapped up by past players.

How often has your club struggled to sell tickets to social functions?

5. Invite past club champions to assist coaches with training and potentially on match day. Not only does this provide a break in training routine for players but can create mentors and valuable support for your club coaches.

Don’t over look your past players; do everything you can to ensure they feel a sense of belonging with the club; the effort will be well worth while.

Page 21

// SPORTS Community

RECRUITING As each new season approaches many clubs are frantically trying to recruit those last couple of players who they hope will take them to premiership glory.

Clubs and volunteers spend so much time trying to get their “on field” team right but so often neglect their equally important “off field” team. That being the team of club volunteers that make everything at the club happen week in week out.

When you look behind most successful local teams you will see a powerhouse team of volunteers, all excelling in their delegated roles. As a generalisation clubs with limited “off field” teams are almost certainly destined for a very difficult and often unsuccessful season (regardless of how you measure success).

VISION AND PLAN The first step is to have a very clear vision of what the club is seeking to achieve and its plan on how it can be done.

Make sure your vision includes both on and off field objectives and remember your vision doesn’t have to be all about winning premierships. Factors such as participation, inclusion, equality and developing a strong community are equally as important to many potential volunteers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Once the club’s vision is finalised the next step is to create position descriptions.

Ideally clubs should document each position description and include what tasks are to be included in each role, when those tasks are to be completed and who the role “reports” to within the club.

The Sports Community website has over 15 position descriptions which may be used as a starting point to develop your club’s position descriptions.

Page 22

A vital role within all clubs is the role of treasurer. Good treasurers establish a club budget at the beginning of the season and ensure the club operates within the budget throughout the year, alerting the President and Committee of any issues well in advance. Having a very good Treasurer is vital to having a successful club.

IDENTIFY SKILLS REQUIRED Once position descriptions have been completed it is now very easy to identify what skills and experience are required to successfully complete each role.

PROACTIVE RECRUITMENT In discussions with club volunteers I often hear phrases “it is so hard to attract volunteers these days” or “nobody volunteers like they used to”. Clubs traditionally fill club roles with current club members and supporters who volunteer for roles. Unfortunately clubs tell us they don’t get the number of people volunteering like they used too.

This may be true but, it does not mean there are less people willing to volunteer.

In fact with our aging population and the “baby boomer” generation beginning to wind down their working careers there are actually more people able to commit time to local sports clubs.

Today clubs need to proactively ask for assistance. When asked, people rarely decline to help in some way if they have the time, inclination and passion for your club or the task you have asked them to undertake.

Don’t forget to advertise roles within your club newsletters, social media and even through local media.

Steve Pallas Managing Director Sports Community www.sportscommunity.com.au

WHERE TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS Local sports clubs have links with many groups within their community where they can find highly qualified people with passion for their club, many more than willing to assist if they are asked, including: a) Current club members and supporters –don’t assume because they haven’t volunteered their services up front that they don’t want to help. If you have a role suitable for current member or supporter, ask for their assistance. If they have the skills and the time they will rarely say no. b) Past players, volunteers and supporters – rarely does a person’s passion for their club diminish just because they are no longer involved.

Look to past players, volunteers and supporters who have the required skills and experience and invite them to be a part of the club again.

Often they will jump at the chance to become involved with their club again. c) Club sponsors – this group is often seen by clubs as simply a source of financial support but they can provide so much more. d) Local schools and universities – are full of people who love sport and are trying to gain experience in their chosen fields so are more than willing to offer their services if invited. e) Local government – local government often have staff responsible for connecting people and community organisations together. There are so many people isolated within communities that have so much to offer and would be grateful for the invitation to join your club.

Having a great “off field” team will ensure a great year for your club, both on and off the green.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

// SPECIAL DAYS

Carrie Corner (l-r): I. Cutting, M. Rooks, E. MacLennan, L. Plumber, L. Johnson, A. Taylor, M. Arthur, D. Gleeson and J. Beasley.

Daphne Turner (3rd from left) as part of Clovelly’s 1971-72 No 2 Pennant team.

CLOVELLY On Saturday 19th July at Clovelly Bowls Club a party was held to celebrate the 100th birthday of Life Member Daphne Turner.

It was a cold and blustery day, however Daphne was warmly greeted by over 30 close friends and family, including her son Paul, who reminisced about her 52 years of membership in the Clubhouse. As Club Handicap matches rolled up and down in the rain, guests enjoyed lunch which was followed by a giant chocolate cake decorated with a photograph of the centenarian.

Daphne was 15 years old when the Ladies Bowling Association of NSW was formed in 1929 however it wasn’t until 1962 that she decided to start playing and joined Clovelly Bowls Club. She was an extremely good player and many stories of her wins were recounted at the party. She was a conscientious member of the Womens’ Association and contributed to all aspects of the Club. Daphne is an inspiration to members of the Clovelly Bowls and Club who all wish her a happy birthday and many more!

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

BERKELEY SPORTS CLARENCE RIVER Veteran members of Clarence River District along with the District Committee arrived at Brooms Head Sandon on July 10th for the District’s annual Veterans Day with 12 ladies having been nominated by their clubs for Super Veterans badges.

During a lovely morning tea, Brooms Head Sandon President Ann Scott welcomed the visitors and handed her club’s facilities over to District President Judy Abbott to host the day’s festivities.

District Chairperson Margaret Eggins read the cards and the women were soon out on the greens enjoying a game of friendly rivalry and renewing old friendships despite the somewhat windy conditions.

The ringing of the bell signalled the end of play and it was back to the club for an excellent lunch and the formal part of the proceedings.

President Judy and her two Vice Presidents Denise McLachlan and Ann James presented the Super Veterans badges to: South Grafton’s Lena Johnson; Maclean’s Iris Cutting, June Johnson and Margaret Rooks; Grafton’s Eileen MacLennan and Hazel Oxenford; Brooms Head Sandon’s Pearl Appo, Lola Plumber and Audrey Taylor; Iluka’s Mary Arthur and Joan Beasley and Yamba’s Dorothy Gleeson.

Congratulations to all these ladies on a wonderful achievement.

Berkeley Sports celebrated the 90th birthday of member Carrie Corner on July 9th. Carrie is a much loved member of the Club. Members had lunch then presented Carrie with a teddy bear signed by all the ladies plus a monetary gift. There was a lovely cake which was enjoyed by all.

Carrie started her bowling career at Berkeley in 1986. She enjoyed her bowls and the friendships she has made over the years.

Due to ill health, she has been unable to bowl for a couple of years but continues to attend the Club weekly to help sell the raffle tickets. She is also available to help at any visitations held at the club.

Carrie also enjoys going to the District Veteran’s Day as a non-player.

All the ladies at Berkeley wish Carrie all the best for the future and look forward to seeing her at bowls for many more years.

(l-r): Blacktown City members celebrate the Club’s 50th Anniversary.

BLACKTOWN CITY The times might have changed but the competitive nature between players certainly hasn’t, as the ladies of Blacktown City gathered to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The ladies of Blacktown City were joined in their celebrations by Robyn

Procter (State President), Toni Pollock (Mitchell District) and ladies from Blacktown Workers, Northmead, Toongabbie, Castle Hill and Pennant Hills.

As well as several rounds of bowls to mark the occasion, members past and present took the time to catch up with old friends.

“We started off in 1964 at Riverstone Bowling Club because the men (at Blacktown City) didn’t accept ladies at the particular time” former president Eileen Payne said.

“We were there for about three years and then we came down here and expanded.”

Page 23

+

= $495 I’m Back - Redline SR In Stock Sale

+ FREE DELIVERY

You rang asking for them You walked in looking for them You searched the web for them

So we made them – Now in Stock!

Hunter Bowls has a special partnership & buying power with the Taylor factory to get 100 sets of the famous Redline SR to be especially made & re-released in the latest colours because of the overwhelming consumer demand. The phone’s never stop. Call before they’re gone.

So now you have a choice.

OPTION A - REDLINE SR

The NEW Taylor Redline “SR” has retained it’s original championship winning bias. It’s slightly wider than the SRV with a little more draw and a nice turn into the jack. Suitable for all grass and artificial greens of varying speeds. A popular grip for a sure and confident hold in all conditions.

See live demo video online search for: Hunter Bowls Demo

Win a FREE set of Greenmaster Bowls + 15 FREE Crunchie’s with every order.

Hunter Bowls is giving away a FREE set of Greenmaster bowls in the new JUST RELEASED colour “Crunchie”.

Be first on the green with this new and exciting colour.

EL1451

Australia Wide: 02 9634 5888 NZ Customers: 0800 77 22 30

See coupon on page 47 for details.

Head Office: Sydney Showroom

Central Coast Showroom

WEB: EMAIL Call Fax Showroom: Mail

Hunter Bowls Ettalong

www.hunterbowls.com.au sales@hunterbowls.com.au Nick or Shirley 02 9634 5888 02 9634 5855 8 Victoria Ave Castle Hill Sydney PO Box 8125 Baulkham Hills 2153

Shop 73 - 189 Ocean View Rd Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 Only Open Sat & Sun - 9 to 4pm Call Dick or June 02 43443 899 dick.june@hunterbowls.com.au

+

Old fashion service with high tech. support

Real Service Real Stock Real Advice Real Demo’s Real Fast

= 495 In Stock Sale

$

+ FREE DELIVERY

Or Taylor SRV’s with a true banana arc!

OPTION B - TAYLOR SRV

See live de mo video online sear ch for: Hunter Bow ls Demo

Taylor SRV is a touch inside the SR with a true banana arc and smooth finish to the jack. The bias has been refined to create a marginally flatter finish so it holds well to target and has great wind stability.

At Hunter we are bursting with choice & stock ready to send out so take advantage of the Hunter Bowls price partnership with Taylor bowls which means you save…

+Old fashion service with high tech. support so put us to the test…

R CKFE I F QU O BEITED IM

L

call – email – walk in – or web, your choice, your bowls!

www.showpage.com.au EL1432

OVER 120 SETS IN STOCK ALL ON SALE READY TO SEND OUT @ $495 + FREE DELIVERY

// COOK ISLANDS BOWLS CARNIVAL TOUR

COMP COOK ISLANDS BOWLS CARNIVAL

ETITION WINNER

y r a i d l e v a r At

By Mandy Knowlson

Mandy Knowlson won a trip for two to the Cook Islands for her efforts in increasing membership at West Pymble between September 13 and April 14.

Many thanks go to Uplift Tours & Travel for organising this.

Departing Sydney and flying with Air New Zealand, traveling to Rarotonga via Auckland, we arrived at Rarotonga Airport in the wee small hours of the morning where we met our fellow travellers and were escorted by bus to our resort.

DAY 1 Day 1 it was off to breakfast to meet our fellow travellers and find out more about the Island and what the tour was going to offer us. Our first planned event was a Circle Island Discovery Tour of the island, an excellent opportunity to see what Rarotonga has to offer. We learnt about the Cook Islands history and culture stopping along the way at fascinating historical and ceremonial sites. On returning to our resort it was off to freshen up before re-joining our fellow travellers for our Welcome Dinner.

Page 26

DAY 2 Day 2 saw us visiting the inspiring Creative Centre, which caters for people with a range of disabilities and helps them to develop skills that will enable them to make positive contributions to society. We learnt about what they performed in an amazing concert. Later that afternoon it was off to the bowls club for a social (rollup) in our “Island attire” and enjoy a BBQ dinner and some great entertainment. We all appreciated our Clubs’ green keepers after playing on these greens and will never complain about what we have at home.

DAY 3 Day 3 took us to the colourful local Punanga Nui Markets! This is the ‘place to be’ on a Saturday morning where we had a chance to mingle with the locals, look at local island crafts and take in the atmosphere of a Saturday morning in Rarotonga.

DAY 4 Day 4, we travelled around to the other side of the island to Titikaveka Cook Island Christian Church to join a wonderful experience in the Cook Islands. After the service, we joined the church members who had put on a fabulous morning tea.

DAY 5 Day 5 was the beginning of the Te Maeva Nui Celebrations, we had the wonderful experience of participating in the Float Parade - an expression of unity by all. Performing groups, international community groups, Government Agencies and Non-Government Organisations create inspiring decorations to be included in this parade, which travels through the Avarua Township.

DAY 6 Day 6 saw rain, lots of rain, so much rain we were unable to play day one of the friendly but competitive spirit of the Bowls Carnival!

Alternative arrangements were made with some off to other sites and others relaxing at the resort. After an early dinner that evening we went off to enjoy some Cook Islands Culture with the performances arranged especially for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations.

A lot of excellent performances by the local school children were amazing.

DAY 7 Day 7 was supposed to be day two of the Bowls Carnival which now became day one with lots of fun and competition as we enjoyed our day. We returned to the Bowls Club for our finale function, an exclusive Polynesian themed night for Bowls Carnival participants with amazing food, performances by a local dance troupe and a live band. And a performance by our own Judy Guest.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

“This is ne tedly o undoub t ways es of the b er the v to disco goon d la protecte nga” to of Raro

McCann (Nth Manly), Karen Olsen Gael MacKenzie (Laurieton), Jenny ble) Pymble), Mandy Knowlson (West Pym (Cooktown QLD), Judy Guest (West and Ainsley Birrell (Nth Manly)

DAY 8 Day 8 saw us join “Koka Lagoon Cruise” on the world famous Muri Lagoon. This is undoubtedly one of the best ways to discover the protected lagoon of Rarotonga.

The crew of the boat were so much fun on board a glass bottom boat we cruised around the world-renowned Muri Lagoon to the inner reef area to view the varieties of tropical marine life. A sumptuous BBQ lunch was served on the beach. With Coconut tree climbing, learning all about the coconut and its different stages and feeling like we were on a deserted island.

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

DAY 9 Day 9 was the saddest day for us, it meant we were going home.

Our journey to the Cook Islands over, we reflected on what a wonderful experience this trip had been. We met fabulous people from all over Australia from as far south as Tasmania and north from Cooktown.

I think everyone who participated had a great time and we would recommend it to all the bowlers and non-bowlers, out there to take up this opportunity to experience the genuine friendly hospitality of the Cook Island people.

The Island was exceptionally clean and very safe, the people extremely polite and the tour guides Clare and Frieda were so friendly and helpful going out of their way to make everyone¹s holiday a rewarding experience.

I would like to thank Women’s Bowls NSW, Uplift Tours and Travel, Cook Islands Tourism, Edgewater Resort and Spa and Air New Zealand for organising the prize.

Page 27

// MEET A BOWLER

PAM AIKMAN WEST PYMBLE

This month’s bowler is Pam Aikman who plays at West Pymble. Pam lives at Roseville and has 1 daughter, 2 sons and 5 grandchildren.

Pam how long have you been bowling?

What size and colour are your bowls?

Approximately 17 years on and off.

My bowls are black 00 Classic. I have a small hand and these are my original bowls. I rather like the look of the coloured bowls –I’m just waiting to win a set!

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

I have always been involved with sport –some competitively, then progressed to social tennis and golf.

My parents were Foundation members at Diamond Bay (Vaucluse) and my husband had bowled for some time at West Lindfield and they were all keen for me to take up bowls. After a hip replacement I was advised to give up tennis and several months later, within a fortnight all my family left Sydney. My daughter and her family returned to their home in Perth, my eldest son and his wife left for 2 years in Guam and the next day my youngest son left on a work transfer to Brisbane.

Bruce said there was an Open Day at West Lindfield so I guess it was time for bowls!

I’m just an average bowler, but I guess it is like golf – if you play a good shot it keeps you coming back for more.

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

The club is part of the renamed West Pymble Bicentennial club which includes other sporting clubs who use the clubhouse. This includes soccer, rugby, netball, cricket and swimming, all who have facilities in the West Pymble Bicentennial Park area.

The bowling club is in the Mid North Shore District with 9 other clubs and we are in Region 15.

Page 28

Tell us something of your history with bowls. You are President, you may like to share with us some of the interesting things you do at your club?

I commenced bowling at West Lindfield and enjoyed this very much. There were many good players there and I learnt a lot about the tactics of competitive play even if I couldn’t execute what the skip required!

I also learnt the many “points of etiquette” involved in being a good team member.

My husband was a Life Member by the time the club ran into difficulties and the men moved to different clubs. My husband transferred to West Pymble as did most of the women including me.

I had been happy to be part of the Social committee at both clubs including several years as Chairman. After my husband passed away I returned to bowls after an absence of nearly 3 years and the next week I was asked to be President.

We are only a small club but play our part in fund raising for the club. We held a very successful Fashion Parade last year and have another organised for September. We have a well-stocked Trade Table on our Shield days, successful raffles each week and special ones for interclub competitions.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

“My parents were Foundation members at Diamond Bay (Vaucluse) and my husband had bowled for some time at West Lindfield and they were all keen for me to take up bowls.”

The Club Ltd run a Trivia night each week to which a number of the ladies are regulars as well dinner by our Chef several nights a week.

We also have a “Library” where members are free to borrow books and also add to our collection.

Have you had any challenges in your bowling career?

The biggest challenge has been becoming President as during my second year I had to organise our 50th Anniversary celebrations as well as my President’s day.

The latest challenge has been answering these questions as on rereading some of the previous “Meet a Bowler I wondered why I was asked as they have been significant bowlers or Regional Reps etc.

However I guess I am representative of a large percentage of bowlers who won’t be champions or have the ability to take on administrative positions, but just enjoy playing bowls, meeting other club members for a relaxing or competitive day in the outdoor and working for the mutual benefit of our own club.

It is also enjoyable to play in competitions with other clubs and catch up with old friends.

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

I was told from the beginning that the new players had been coached by qualified coaches and you shouldn’t offer coaching tips. However while playing with new bowlers I have found they are very pleased to learn “points of etiquette” for both during and after the game.

What do you enjoy doing apart from bowls?

I have enjoyed travelling overseas. I have done numerous embroidery courses (only way I get an article finished!). I have belonged to a Discussion group for nearly 50 years – my salvation when the children were young! My “therapy” is gardening and I have belonged to a Garden club for many years. I have assistance in the garden- the possums and cockatoos help with the pruning and take my citrus as their reward: the bandicoots aerate my lawns and the brush-turkeys love to turn over my gardens.

I also belong to a Probus club which meets at our Bowling club.

What is it like to live in Pymble 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 actually live in Roseville which is about 15mins (non-peak hour) from the club and the next station north of Chatswood.

I grew up in Rose Bay near the harbour and beaches which I loved, but I love all the trees and the bush near my home, whilst I am still close to the major centre of Chatswood and the train to the city.

In my before marriage days I fancied being a farmer’s wife, but I’ve left my run a bit late now!

What makes you proud to be a bowler?

The fact that anyone can play and enjoy the game no matter what their ability is.

We now have a few members who can’t manage a whole game, but enjoy a half game. They stay for lunch and enjoy the company of the other bowlers.

There aren’t many sports that encourage the older participants to continue on playing.

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

The only thing I could think of was my discovery of an old VHS tape which I could play on my Combo VHS/DVD. It was of a coaching class at our club by officials from District - quite a long time ago as the ladies were in their original longish white dresses – not a colour in sight!

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Page 29

Around the Greens

BLACKTOWN WORKERS

Winner team (l-r): H. Larson, J. Wisby, J. Jorssen (Western Suburbs)

MOSMAN A great response saw 20 teams representing Clubs from all over Sydney participate in the Annual Greenhorn Carnival played at Mosman on Sunday, July 27, 2014.

The event has a special place in Mosman’s calendar as it is highly respected and designed to allow newer bowlers under six years experience the chance to enjoy the thrill of competitive play without the usual pressure associated with these types of events.

It is a great introduction to the fun of playing at another Club, interclub rivalry and playing in positions that they often have had little experience in. The Carnival was highly successful and Mosman enthusiastically welcomed and entertained many visitors with Jennifer Wisby, Helen Larson and Joy Jorssen from Western Suburbs taking home the first prize.

Well done ladies.

Page 30

Michelle Rowland, Steve McGlynn, Laurel Balcombe, Kay Kelly, Betty Stuart and Sue Carver open the new green at Blacktown Workers.

With doom and gloom about club closures and numbers of bowlers diminishing, it’s refreshing to see a club willing to invest in the future of bowls. Blacktown Workers Bowling Club’s long term planning recently saw them celebrate the opening of their new, third green.

Bowlers from the men and women’s clubs, officials and visitors gathered on August 2, to open the green, named after founding member Jack Sturt, who had a vision of moving from a tin shed and a green constructed by its members, to becoming the envy of the area with three greens, beautiful surroundings and excellent facilities.

Ten years in the planning, the green is the first stage of a management plan for the club. Kay Kelly, President of Blacktown Workers Club, thanked all involved, saying they were aiming for ‘a showpiece envied by many’. Plans include new gaming, buffet and lunch areas and other sporting facilities, showing excellent foresight by the board. Currently under construction is a building which will be specifically for bowlers.

Jan Whittington, Mitchell District Vice President, said the district has, over the last few years, lost 4 clubs and 10 greens so it is a pleasure to see a club opening a green. She wished the clubs many happy years of bowling.

Steve McGlynn, Men’s Bowling Club President, thanked all those working behind the scenes, adding that the two bowling clubs worked not as two separate clubs, but one club.

Guests included daughter of Jack Sturt, Betty Stuart; his sister and brother-in-law Sue and Mick Carver; Local MP Michelle Rolland; Blacktown City Mayor Les Robinson; Treasurer of Blacktown Workers Club Michelle Mackey and RNSWBA representative Mick Gilfoyle; Mitchell District representatives were: Vice Presidents Toni Pollock and Jan Whittington; Secretary Bev Mitchell; Treasurer Jenny Mann and Chair of Social Faye Davison.

Congratulations to Blacktown Workers Women’s Bowling Club, Mitchell District on your new facilities.

Laurel Balcombe, President of the Blacktown Workers Women’s Bowling Club, said the club has the best grounds in the area and the third green is another star in their crown. She congratulated the board for their forethought and thoughtfulness towards their members.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

Around the Greens

GLENBROOK Winner Mary Murray (Tura Beach) (right) with Jane Field (Eden) (runner-up)

BEGA-IMLAY

Sponsor Helen Tracy with the winning team from Merrylands

“A winning day for Blue Mountains Teams at Nancy Dawe Day” Despite the day beginning with clouds and wind, many local and visiting teams turned out for the Nancy Dawes Triples competition on July 25, 2014. Hosted by Glenbrook women, visitors were treated to a sumptuous morning tea, followed by morning and afternoon bowls.

An enjoyable lunch was provided by the Glenbrook Panthers club. A variety of events and raffles were eagerly patronised by bowlers. A Special thanks to Helen and Brian Tracy from Tracey Accountants who were the sponsors of the day.

The overall winners of the Nancy Dawe Trophy went to Merrylands team: R. Smith, J. Rothery, J. Clark.

Local Blue Mountains teams were highly successful: Hazelbrook won the morning bowls: P. Leverton, C. Warbuton, P. Broughton. While Glenbrook took out the afternoon game: M. McGuiness, S. Leech, J. Annabelle. Runners up were Camden: M. Burton, E. Smith, G. Murray. Springwood were the lucky draw runners up: J. Wolf, D. Stone, J. Stanford.

Congratulations to all these teams. A big thank you to the umpires John Alcott and Phil McColl and to Fred Debnam the controlling body. Thank you to the social committee and many helpers on the day who worked hard to ensure it was a success. Nancy Dawe would be impressed at the attendance and a fantastic day was had by all. We look forward to next year.

Competition in the final of the Bega-Imlay District Women’s Bowling Association’s Faye Sproates Shield met all expectations. In a very entertaining and close game, Mary Murray from Tura Beach won over Jane Field from Eden. The game was played on Thursday August 7, 2014 at Tathra Beach.

On the second last end and with the scores equal, Jane was in a good position holding 3 shots. Not to be put off, Mary, with her last bowl, drew to the jack and won that end. Mary then went on to win the next end and the Shield, after Jane had knocked her own bowl away from the jack.

Both players were well supported by friends and members from both clubs and as one spectator said, ‘Both deserved to win!’

The Faye Sproates Shield is open to Bega-Imlay District women bowlers who have been playing less than three years and who have not won a singles event. The first competition for the Shield was held in 1977 and won

by Lenna Pearce from Bega. New bowlers have fiercely contended the Shield ever since and many have gone on to represent their clubs and the District.

Faye married Stan Sproates, a local identity in the late 60`s and they owned and managed the Orion Flats in Tathra for 20 odd years. Faye was encouraged to join Tathra Women’s Bowling club during the 70’s.

Margaret Hill, Bega – Imlay District Women’s Bowling Assc’s immediate past President, recalls that Faye had a very bright flamboyant personality, was generous to the extreme and during her short period as a member, definitely made her mark at Tathra.

Margaret comments that ‘Faye was never going to be a great bowler but she realised that bowls for a new bowler was not easy, and I think she felt that the Faye Sproates Shield was a way of encouraging new bowlers to persevere in their efforts to improve and be given the opportunity to compete in a district competition. Possibly Stan and the late Fay Pearce put the idea in her head.’

All new bowlers who have played in this competition are grateful to Faye for providing an opportunity to play in a very friendly event.

Page 32

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

// District & Association News REGION 1 Results at Region1 level Grade 2: Nambucca Heads Grade 3: Coffs Ex-Services Grade 4: Ballina

PHOTO 1: Grade 2 (l-r): E. Fleming, L. Hartmann, M. Montgomery, K. Kelland, P. Peterson, J. Nicholas, P. Fletcher, M. Smith (Nambucca Heads) PHOTO 2: Grade 3 (l-r): D. De La Cruz, D. Morley, J. Flynn, P. Russell, D. Allen, J. Bishop E. Tindall, C. Tapper (Coffs Ex-Services)

2

1

REGION 4

1

2

4

REGION 9 Results at Region 9 level Singles: G. Schell (Bega Imlay) Pairs: L. McMahon, A. Madden (Adaminaby) Triples: A. Madden, G. Daal, L. McMahon (Adaminaby) Open Fours: A. Ranta, L. Theobald, T. Sanders, P. Brayshaw (Tura Beach) Senior Fours: C. Criddle, W. Rusling, P. Reynolds, L. Jacobsen (Tura Beach) Pennants Grade 2: Tura Beach, Grade 3 Adaminaby, Grade 4 (Cooma) Grade 2 Pennants: J. Duncombe, L. Govey, P. Reynolds, L. Jacobsen, J. Clarke, L. Pucci, S. Pope, S. Neilson (Tura Beach) Grade 3 Pennant: G. Daal, L. Theobald, L. Walters, L. McMahon, A. Madden, A. Ranta, N. McDonald, P. Brayshaw (Adaminaby) Grade 4 Pennant: D. Russell, R. Steinfort, C. Meillon, L. West, M. Zasso, L. Snell, H. Walker, M. D’Amico (Cooma)

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Results at Region 4 level Singles: V. Brown (Lithgow City) Pairs: J. Johnson, M. Broan (St Mary’s) Triples: M. Tucker, M. Smith, T. Naylor (St Mary’s) Open Fours: B. Flanagan, J. Cunynghame, M. Stephens, K. Thurtell (Majellan) Senior Fours: S. Hammond, R. Crimston, V. Charlwood, J. Howe (Glenbrook)

3

5

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Region 4 level: V. Brown (Lithgow City) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Region 4 level: J. Johnson, M. Broan (St Mary’s) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Region 4 level: M. Tucker, M. Smith, T. Naylor (St Mary’s) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Region 4 level: B. Flanagan, J. Cunynghame, M. Stephens, K. Thurtell (Majellan) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Region 4 level: S. Hammond, R. Crimston, V. Charlwood, J. Howe (Glenbrook)

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Region 9 level: G. Schell (Bega Imlay) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) L. McMahon, A. Madden (Adaminaby) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) A. Madden, G. Daal, L. McMahon (Adaminaby) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) A. Ranta, L. Theobald, T. Sanders, P. Brayshaw (Tura Beach) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) C. Criddle, W. Rusling, P. Reynolds, L. Jacobsen (Tura Beach)

1

4

PHOTO 6: Grade 2 Pennants winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) J. Duncombe, L. Govey, P. Reynolds, L. Jacobsen, J. Clarke, L. Pucci, S. Pope, S. Neilson (Tura Beach)

6

PHOTO 7: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) G. Daal, L. Theobald, L. Walters, L. McMahon, A. Madden, A. Ranta, N. McDonald, P. Brayshaw (Adaminaby)

7

PHOTO 8: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Region 9 level: (l-r) D. Russell, R. Steinfort, C. Meillon, L. West, M. Zasso, L. Snell, H. Walker, M. D’Amico (Cooma)

2

3

5

8

Page 33

// District & Association News BENNELONG Results at District level: Pairs: C. Bambach, B. Paterson (Gladesville) PHOTO: Pairs winners at Bennelong District: C. Bambach and B. Paterson (Gladesville)

CENTRAL TABLELANDS Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 3 Mudgee PHOTO: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Central Tablelands District (l-r): E. Falk, M. Rochester, B. Sampson, N. Pye, R. Birchall, M. King, L. Dinning, R. Clarke (Mudgee)

CENTRAL NORTHERN Results at District level: Singles: C. Myers (South Tamworth) runner-up: M. Guest (West Tamworth) Pairs: C. Myers, C. King (South Tamworth) Triples: C. King, C. Myers, D. Quick (South Tamworth) 1

Open Fours: S. Stanton, G. Styman, R. McKinnon, P. Young (West Tamworth) Senior Fours: J. Morrison, J. Sills, N. Ryman, R. Fordham (Gunnedah) Pennants: Grade 2 West Tamworth, Grade 3 Kootingal, Grade 4 South Tamworth PHOTO 1: Singles winner and runner-up at Central Northern District (l-r): C. Myers (South Tamworth), M. Guest (West Tamworth)

2

PHOTO 2: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Central Northern District (l-r): P. Young, R. McKinnon, G. Styman, M. Guest, N. Hill, R. Schumacher, E. Smith, D. Kelly, H. King (West Tamworth) PHOTO 3: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Central Northern District (l-r): D. Berry, B. White, S. Connolly, B. Heeney, G. Davidson, B. Cullen, J. Hurn, M. O’Connor (Kootingal)

3

Page 34

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

// District & Association News CENTRAL WESTERN Results at District level: Singles: R. Quinn (Forbes) Pairs: R. Fogg, I. Fogg (Cowra) 1

2

3

Triples: N. Morrow, M. Dwyer, H. Hoad (Cowra) Open Fours: J. Kernicki, J. Turnbull, R. Oliver, N. Kurta (Canowindra) Senior Fours: M. Wilson, N. Morrow, M. Gosper, H. Hoad (Cowra)

4

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

CITY WEST Results at District level: Singles: E. Baker (Marrickville) Pairs: B. Pendleton, M. Mihaere (Ashfield) Triples: A. Hart, B. Pendleton, M. Mihaere (Ashfield) Fours: F. Miechels, K. Betcher, M. Deluchi, W. Herbert (Western Suburbs) Pennants: Grade 3 and 4 Western Suburbs 1

2

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at City West District: E. Baker (Marrickville) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at City West District (l-r): A. Hart, B. Pendleton (Ashfield) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at City West District (l-r): A. Hart, B. Pendleton, M. Mihaere (Ashfield)

3

4

PHOTO 4: Fours winners at City West District (l-r): F. Miechels, K. Betcher, M. Deluchi, W. Herbert (Western Suburbs) PHOTO 5: Grade 3 Pennant winners at City West District (back row) W. Herbert, C. Smith, M. Ho, M. Deluchi, F. Miechels (front row) M. Gill, K. Betcher, J. Wisby, M. DiRosario (Western Suburbs)

5

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

6

PHOTO 6: Grade 4 Pennant winners at City West District (back row) C. Gough, D. Wicks, J. Jorssen, J. Starr,(front row) P. Thorne, P. Butler, J. Heard, H. Larson (Western Suburbs) Page 35

// District & Association News LOWER NORTH SHORE Results at District level: Pairs: J. Palmer, L. Thompson (Neutral Bay) Triples: B. Henderson, L. Thompson, J. Palmer (Neutral Bay) PHOTO 1: Pairs winners at Lower North Shore District (l-r): J. Palmer, L. Thompson (Neutral Bay) 1

PHOTO 2: Triples winners at Lower North Shore District (l-r): B. Henderson, L. Thompson, J. Palmer (Neutral Bay)

2

MANLY WARRINGAH Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 1 Harbord, Grade 2, Newport Beach, Grade 3 Pittwater Memorial, Grade 4 Mona Vale 1

PHOTO 1: Grade 1 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District (l-r): L. Belling, G. Dessaix, J. Newell, C. Gordon (s), M. Sato, R. Constable, S. Laidlaw, V. Longfellow (s) (Harbord)

2

3

PHOTO 2: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District (l-r): C. Martel, P. Dunkley, B. Chapman,

4

J. Russell (s), R. Berry, M. Barry, D. Staunsfield, H. Edwards (s) (Newport Beach) PHOTO 3: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District (l-r): V. Edmondson (Absent), M. Lapish, S. Scarlett, J. Roberts (s), M. Lawler, M. Tierney, M. Fisk, I. Bradley (s) (Pittwater Memorial) PHOTO 4: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District (l-r) S. Walton, V. Duncan, K. Kaufer, R. McLuckie (s), S. Brickwell, B. Yeates, G. Delves, S. Starr (s) (Mona Vale)

MANLY WARRINGAH Results at Manly Warringah District level: Singles champion: J. Newell (Harbord) 1

2

Pairs: J. Newell, C. Gordon (Harbord) Open Fours: B. Green, M. Smith, C. Lindley, C. Russell (Newport Beach)

3

5

Senior Fours: R. Vade, V. Christensen, S. French, M. Howden (Mona Vale) Rookie of the year: G. Delves (Mona Vale) PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Manly Warringah District: J. Newell (Harbord)

PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Manly Warringah District: J. Newell, C. Gordon (Harbord) PHOTO 3: Open Fours winners at Manly Warringah District: B. Green, M. Smith, C. Lindley, C. Russell (Newport Beach) PHOTO 4: Senior Fours winners at Manly Warringah District: R. Vade, V. Christensen, S. French, M. Howden (Mona Vale) PHOTO 5 Rookie of the Year: G. Delves (Mona Vale)

4

Page 36

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

// District & Association News NEPEAN Results at District level: Singles: Debbie Murray (St Mary’s RSL) runner-up C. Norkaitis (Windsor) Pairs: J. Johansson, M. Boan (St Mary’s RSL) Triples: M. Tucker, M. Smith, T. Naylor (St Mary’s RSL) Open Fours: J. Johansson, L. Tempest, J. Shepherd, K. Yealland (St Mary’s RSL) Senior Fours: S. Hammond, R. Crimston, V. Charlwood, J. Howe (Glenbrook Panthers) Pennants: Grade 2 Glenbrook Panthers, Grade 3 Windsor, Grade 4, Grade 5 (Glenbrook Panthers) PHOTO: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Nepean District (l-r): C. Hudson, V. Cant, C. Notley, J. Rowsell, A. Gosden, S. Becroft, V. Thorn, K. Quinton (Windsor)

MID NORTH SHORE Results at District level: Singles: P. Tan (Belrose) runner-up K. Jones (St Ives) Pairs: M. Treadwell, R. Gibb (Belrose) Pennants: Grade 1, 2 Belrose, Grade 3 Forestville, Grade 4 Belrose 1

PHOTO 1: Singles winner and runner-up at Mid North Shore District (l-r): P. Tan (Belrose) K. Jones (St Ives)

2

PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Mid North Shore District (l-r): M. Treadwell, R. Gibb (Belrose)

3

4

PHOTO 3: Grade 1 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District (l-r): G. Butters, D. Levy, D. Kent, P. Knowles, M. Treadwell, R. Gibb, B. North, M. Brady (Belrose) PHOTO 4: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District (l-r): E. Glenn, L. Needs, E. Hay, L. Lindsay, D. Menzies, L. Cook, J. Gordon, N. Flakelar (Belrose)

5

6

PHOTO 5: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District (l-r): S. Allen, T. Carey, K. King, M. North, J. Reed, J. Baker, J. Wood, V. Mahn (Forestville) PHOTO 6: Grade 4 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District (l-r): M. Hadlington, P. Tan, S. Vostarek, D. Connors, B. Wiggin, P. Ferrett, J. Johnson, P. Shearer (Belrose)

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Page 37

// District & Association News SOUTH COAST Results at District level: Singles: J. Egbers (Bomaderry)

1

2

Pairs: J. Willis, J. Salway (Bomaderry)

3

Triples: P. Black, K. Innes, G. Kiggins (Greenwell Point)

4

Open Fours: F. Potter, B. Hulbert, C. Brown, S. Toohey (Nowra)

5

Senior Fours: H. Greenfield, A. Bennett, M. Sellars, M. McClure (St Georges Basin)

6

Minor Triples: D. McLachlan, D. Davison, J. Evans (Bomaderry)

7

Pennants: Grade 1 St Georges Basin, Grade 2 Sussex Inlet, Grade 3 Mollymook, Grade 4 Shoalhaven ExServicemen’s, Grade 5 Milton Ulladulla

8

9

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at South Coast District J. Egbers (Bomaderry)

10

PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at South Coast District: J. Willis, J. Salway (Bomaderry) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at South Coast District: P. Black, K. Innes, G. Kiggins (Greenwell Point) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at South Coast District: F. Potter, B. Hulbert, C. Brown, S. Toohey (Nowra) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at South Coast District: H. Greenfield, A. Bennett, M. Sellars, M. McClure (St Georges Basin) PHOTO 6: Grade 1 Pennant winners at South Coast District: E. Norris, A. Bennett, M. Sellars, M. McClure, L. Yatevato, L. Stubbins, H. Greenfield, V. Baker (St Georges Basin)

PHOTO 7: Grade 2 Pennant winners at South Coast District: J. O’Keefe, J. Moore, B. Rouse, C. Carroll, P. Thomas, L. Handel, R. Mackey, H. Hollaway (Sussex Inlet) PHOTO 8: Grade 3 Pennant winners at South Coast District: D. Hillo, T. May, I. Wilson, D. Page, B. Fraser, M. Adams, C. Sibraa, K. Pope (Mollymook) PHOTO 9: Grade 4 Pennant winners at South Coast District: I. McLeod, L. Farish, T. McDougall, S. Burke, A. Lattanzio, S. Rose, N. Yee, E. Dinnie (Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s) PHOTO 10: Grade 5 Pennant winners at South Coast District: C. Brace, E. Jones, M. Gosby, C. Monte (Milton Ulladulla)

TWEED BYRON Results at District level: Singles: C. Withers (Pottsville) runner-up E. Fleming (Cudgen Leagues)

1

2

3

Pairs: M. Chisholm, C. Caine (Condong) Triples: M. Jackson, P. Pollard, C. Withers (Pottsville) Open Fours: E. Marks, C. Lawrence, J. Meinel, B. Gawned (Brunswick Heads) Senior Fours: L. Arnott, R. Lowe, P. Pieterse, B. Hall (Cudgen Leagues)

4

Page 38

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Tweed Byron District: C. Withers (Pottsville) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Tweed Byron District: M. Chisholm, C. Caine (Condong) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Tweed Byron District: M. Jackson, P. Pollard, C. Withers (Pottsville) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Tweed Byron District: E. Marks, C. Lawrence, J. Meinel, B. Gawned (Brunswick Heads) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Tweed Byron District: L. Arnott, R. Lowe, P. Pieterse, B. Hall (Cudgen Leagues)

5

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

EVENTS FOR OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2014

PROGRAM OF EVENTS JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2015 CLOSE

PLAY

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

20 March 2015

3–7 May, 2015 *

Sept/Oct October (online)

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

DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

EVENT

VENUE

ENTRY AVAIL.

OCT 16

Dee Why

P Somers

Versatility Fives

0411403363

Warilla

Illawarra District

B Roser

WBNSW Qualifying for Aust. Indoor Singles

One Day Carnival

42322847

State Carnival

South Tamworth

D Quick

Port City (Hastings Haven District)

Ladies Fours Carnival

67626106

Champion of Club Oak Flats Champions - SINGLES

Nambucca Heads

L Hartman

State Pennants

South Coast District

Hibiscus Pairs

65683347

Champion of Club Champions – PAIRS

Warilla

OCT 16 OCT 18-19 OCT 20-21 OCT 24

Cronulla

J Thornton

76th Birthday – 2 Bowls Triples

95310950

Gymea

J Formica

Bowls and Dine

95244627

OCT 26

Western Suburbs

J Wisby

Under 5 Pairs

0402 141 472

OCT 27

Lowlands

H Turner

Second Invitation Day

0414015858

Taren Point

I Deuschle

Saturday 2 Bowl Triples

95282113

Rosehill

J Eckett

Ham and Turkey Fours

98874192

Holbrook Returned Services

C Jones

Ladies Master Pairs

60369518

NOV 10

Lambton Park

B Parrott

Under 6 Years Triples

NOV 10

OCT 26

NOV 1,8,15

Jan/Feb, March/April 12 June, 2015 10 July, 2015 Jan/Feb, March/April 24 July, 2015

State Championships State Singles State Pairs State Triples Tuncurry BC State Fours State Senior Fours (Over 60’s) WBNSW U21 Open Carnival

(STATE LEVEL) (STATE LEVEL)

11 September, 2015

27 – 30 July, 2015 * 17 – 21 August, 2015 * 1–4 Sept, 2015 *

24 – 31 October, 2015 *

28 – 30 November, 2015

St Johns Park

NSW TEAM SELECTED EVENTS NSW vs. ACT

ACT

State Selected

25 – 27 January, 2015

NSW vs. VIC

Wagga

State Selected

4–6 February, 2015

NSW vs. QLD (Ashes) QLD

State Selected

16 – 18 February, 2015

B.A. Aust Sides Championship

WA

State Selected

9 – 12 April , 2015

49571688

National Interstate Over 60’s

TAS

State Selected

13 – 16 October, 2015

Engadine

C Pike

Metro vs. Country

Merimbula-Imlay BC

State Selected

5 Years and Under 2 Bowl Triples

95206396

15 – 17 May, 2015

Kempsey Heights

L Saul

Pairs Carnival

65668291

FOR INFORMATION OF MEMBERS – DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NOV 18

Port Macquarie

C Bowman

Australian Open 13 – 25 June, 2015

Port City Gala Day

6584 9229

Trans-Tasman U/18, U/25 & Seniors 18 – 20 Mar 2015

NOV 21

Cronulla

J Thornton

World Cup 15 – 23 March, 2015

Winter Carnival

95310950

U/18 Australian Sides ACT 28 September – 1 October, 2015

NOV 23

Gymea

J Formica

Australian Indoor 24 – 27 August, 2015

Bowls and Dine

95244627

National Champion of Champions QLD 16 – 18 October, 2015

Port Macquarie

C Bowman

World Champion of Champions QLD 16 – 22 November, 2015

Encouragement Day

6584 9229

NOV 7 NOV 7-9

NOV 11

NOV 25 DEC 1 DEC 1

DEC 5

Lithgow Workmen’s Valley N Williams Versatility 6’s

63514056

Ettalong Memorial

A Middleton

Open Triples Ham and Turkey

43445060

Mona Vale Ham and Turkey Fours

D Geddes 99972520

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

The following dates for events should be noted by Players, Clubs and District Officials when entering and scheduling events; Black Douglas 25-28 May, 2015 Silver Nugget 20-22 Jul, 2015 Golden Nugget 10-13 August, 2015 Helensvale 5-a-Side 8-11 Sept, 2015 Subject to change without notice E and OE * No official representation on these days.

Districts may vary Program, provided entries are ready for State Play-off closing dates.

(All online entries will be available on www.womensbowlsnsw.org) For more event information, see www.womensbowlsnsw.org Page 39

Life Members

Julie Hayden.

Pam Gray (L) with President Lois Cawley.

Margaret DingleDraper is presented with her Life Membership.

Pam Ison.

Maureen Short.

JULIE HAYDEN MOSMAN

PAMELA GRAY BALLINA

PAM ISON TERRIGAL

A very worthy recipient of Life Membership, Julie Hayden was appointed a Life Member of Mosman at the AGM in July. Julie has been a member of Mosman for 18 years, serving on the committee holding the positions of Secretary and President and currently holds the position of Chairman of the Selection Committee.

At the July AGM, Pamela Gray was presented with Life Membership of Ballina RSL.

MARGARET DINGLE-DRAPER BANGALOW

MAUREEN SHORT WOOLGOOLGA

Julie also served on the Mosman Bowling Club Board for eight years, successfully taking on the challenging responsibility for membership. Julie has immersed herself in all club matters and being a committed bowler her achievements have included winning the Minor Singles, Major Singles over several years, and been in the winning teams of Club Pairs, Club Fours, Mixed Pairs and Regional Senior Fours.

Julie has been a strong skip in Grades 1 and 2 Pennant teams and as a qualified coach and umpire has been a constant mentor to all new and current bowlers.

Pam joined the Bowling club on July 2, 1998. Since joining the Club, Pam has held positions on the social committee, selection and match/ selection. She has been Club Secretary, Vice President and President for two years. Pam is currently the Club Secretary.

In addition to these positions, Pam has represented the Club in District Pennants and has played in Club Championships.

On May 14, 2014, Life Membership was awarded to Margaret Dingle-Draper for sustained support and activity within the club.

For many years she has held positions as treasurer, secretary and umpire and in addition has won many championships.

She has been a dedicated bowler and very generous with her time, energy and support to the club and its members over many years.

Congratulations Margaret for a welldeserved award!

The members of Terrigal were very pleased to present Pam Ison Life Membership at their Annual General Meeting June 24, 2014. Pam has held many positions on the Committee.

She has been National Umpire for 10 years, Chairperson of Match, Vice President, Treasurer and President - 2010 to 2013.

Her knowledge of these positions has been very happily passed on to other members in the club with her usual smiling self.

Pam is a worthy recipient of this award and she stated that she was very honoured to receive it. The ladies of Terrigal hope to see Pam involved in the club for many years to come.

Congratulations Pam.

Maureen Short has been very involved within Woolgoolga for over 20 years.

Maureen has held the positions of Club Secretary, Bowls Organiser, Selection Committee, Publicity Officer and Club Photographer, with several of these positions taken on twice.

Maureen has also been a Level 2 Umpire and at District level, Chairperson of Match Committee as well as being a Delegate on behalf of the Club.

Woolgoolga has been very fortunate to have Maureen as a member and representative of the Club, a most willing worker and presents herself at all times most elegantly, both in dress and manner.

AUDREY BELLAMY Richmond Memorial On 31 July Richmond Memorial Women’s Bowling Club President, Etta O’Brien, was proud to induct Audrey Bellamy as a Life Member.

Audrey joined the club on 12 June 1986 and has served as Secretary (1995-8), Treasurer

Page 40

(2005-7) and President (2001-3), in addition to serving Nepean District as Treasurer (1992-7) and Vice President (1998). In 2008 Audrey was awarded the prestigious Hawkesbury Sports Medal for 20 years commitment to Lawn Bowls.

Audrey has won numerous Club Championships and remains a popular, active and competitive bowling member.

It is with pride that the club recognizes Audrey’s achievements, and the respect she has brought to the Club.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Page 41

Life Members & Charity Days

LIFE MEMBERS

CHARITY DAYS GYMEA Gymea held a Charity Day on Monday August 4, the weather was good and the event was well supported by a number of local clubs as well as representatives from Gerringong, Bellambi and Callala Bay, whose additional support was truly appreciated.

Avis Smart (l) with Club President Geraldine Jasprizza.

AVIS SMART DUBBO CITY Avis Smart has been a patron of Dubbo City for many years. Earlier this year Avis gracefully accepted the nomination of Life Member. Avis joined the Club in 1982. Since that time she has been a tireless worker for the Club. She has held many positions over the years including President, Treasurer and on the Match/ Selection committee.

Since starting her bowling career she has won the Club pairs, triples and fours. Her quiet nature endears all members to her as she loves the Club and tells everyone how happy she is to be a member.

The members are proud of her and at the age of 80 not only does she still bowl, but bowls well. You are very much loved Avis.

Page 42

Teams of four played two games of 13 ends. The winners on the day were Club Cronula with Jacqui Gerrard, Gillian Southern, Julie Donald and Lyn Petty.

Donations from local businesses and individuals for raffles boosted the money raised as did the green fees donated by the club.

The amount raised was $3,674 a truly wonderful result. The money will be donated to Kids Cancer Centre at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

RICHMOND MEMORIAL On July 31, Richmond Memorial President, Etta O’Brien, welcomed 54 players from various clubs to their annual Charity Day. After morning tea and the ever popular “spider”, a game of bowls was enjoyed by all, before retiring for a tasty lunch catered by the Richmond Club.

Following lunch, Patron, Eileen Lutton, presented prizes to the winning teams and respected member, Audrey Bellamy was proudly inducted to Life Membership by the President.

Two substantial cheques were presented to both the Kurrajong and Hawkesbury Living Nursing Homes. Proceeds from the day were raised from a trading table, raffle and many generous donations.

TOWRADGI PARK Towradgi Park held its annual Charity Day recently, when 32 teams played for the Rose Bowl in cold and windy conditions.

After the games of bowls and a delicious lunch, President Kath Lancaster presented Michael Norris from The Disability Trust a cheque for $5200. The President also thanked all members who contributed goods for sale or prizes for raffles.

Once again, De’ane Richards spent all her spare time making jams and pickles, which were very popular, raising $1719 throughout the year.

All visiting bowlers and members were thanked for making the day such a great success, despite the poor weather.

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

Stay play AND

R E A S O N S T O

G E T

P A C K I N G

• BEAC H LIFE A ND A W O R L D O F W AT E R

Choose from 17 sandy beaches for swimming, surng, rock pools, water sports, whale watching or the simple joy of strolling the beach and getting sand between the toes.

• C U LT U R E , H I S T O R Y AND THE ARTS

• U N W I N D I N C A M D E N H AV E N Take a drive 20 minutes south and discover hidden treasures in the Camden Haven. Enjoy stunning beaches and waterways, picturesque National Parks, luscious hinterland, buzzing cafes and a variety of things to see and do.

• TEN MINUTE WA LKING TOWN

See a show at the Glasshouse or Little Players Theatre, the work of local artists in galleries and learn about Port Macquarie’s 200+ year old penal history at museums and heritage sites.

Everything you need is on the doorstep of your accommodation, from restaurants and river cruises to beaches and shops, and the airport and Pacic Highway is just 10 minutes’ drive away.

• FOOD, WINE AND BEER Go wine tasting at six wineries, visit two breweries for a cold ale, and dine on local produce in award winning restaurants and cafes.

• RELAX Treat yourself to a day spa treatment to reinvigorate your soul. Enjoy a massage, facial, pedicure or book in for a full day of pampering.

• A C T I V I T I E S & AT T R A C T I O N S When it comes to things to see and do, you are in expert hands. With a huge variety of activities, attractions and tours you will never be lost for something to do.

• INDULGENCE Whether you’re just browsing for inspiration, looking for a new outt or are searching for a vintage gem, you’ll nd some hidden treasures in the regions boutique shops.

• N AT U R E The region is a nature lover’s paradise just waiting to be explored. Enjoy the coastal walks in Port Macquarie and Camden Haven, the tranquillity of Sea Acres Rainforest Centre or the panoramic views from North Brother Mountain.

• WILDLIFE Visit the world’s only Koala Hospital, at Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park or for the more adventurous get up close and personal and have a once in a lifetime wildlife experience.

GREATER PORT MACQUARIE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The friendly and experienced staff at the Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre are your one stop shop for travel bookings, tips on what to see and do and accommodation bookings.

Conveniently located in the Glasshouse in the town centre: Corner Clarence and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie

Open 7 days | 1300 303 155

G RA B YO U RS E L F A G R E AT AC C O M M O DAT I O N D E A L

T H E O B S E RVAT O RY, P O RT M A C Q U A R I E

WWW.PORTMACQUARIEINFO.COM.AU

2015 BCIB STATE CARNIVAL ENTRY FORM – FOURS MONDAY 25TH MAY – FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2015 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PORT MACQUARIE CITY BC AND PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL HOST CLUB: PORT MACQUARIE CITY BOWLING CLUB

Prizes to be presented to Daily and Section Winners All matches are to be played under the Laws of the Sport of Bowls & WBNSW Conditions of Play

ENTRY FEE $100.00 per team (Green Fees, Morning Tea & Lunch* - $20.00 per person per day to be paid for at venue Clubs) *any requests for special dietary requirements should be made directly to the Club Secretary, prior to event

DRESS REQUIREMENTS As per the WBNSW State Dress Policy (composite teams may wear their respective Club uniforms)

ENTRIES CLOSE 23rd January, 2015 (or when filled).

Team Entry Fee must be sent in with entry on correct form, signed by Skip Composite teams are allowed, but must be entered from Skip’s Club (eg. Betty Black – Loftus (Composite) Prior to start of first match, teams may be reformed, provided at least one (1) of the original team remains, as per WBNSW Conditions of Play

WITHDRAWALS The State Match Committee reserves the right to replace a team if required. If a team withdraws after the closing date, there will be no refund of the entry fee. If the team cannot be replaced then the required fee of $20.00 per player for the first day lunch is to be paid, plus a $20.00 penalty per player.

PROGRAM 25th May, 26th May & 27th May (Monday – Wednesday) Play commences 9.30am (1 trial end AM & PM – No Dead Ends Jack Respotted on ‘T’) 2 games of 18 ends each day. At completion, section winners will play off in Open Draw on the knock out principle 28th May & 29th May (Thursday & Friday) Open Draw as per State Carnival Program Book. Section Winners and Daily Section Winners will be the teams having the greatest number of winning matches. If two or more teams have an equal number of wins, the winning team shall be determined by, firstly the highest aggregate margin, secondly the greatest number of winning ends, or thirdly shots.

ENTRY FORM To be returned:

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

By Email: Entry form & Payment (See procedure below under payment details) reception@womensbowlsnsw.org One team per entry form, if you require more entry forms, please see www.womensbowlsnsw.org

ENTRY FEE: $100.00 per team (Entry will NOT be accepted without payment)

Please detach conditions from Entry Form

BCIB STATE CARNIVAL ENTRY FORM– 2015 (OPEN TO ALL AFFILIATED WOMEN BOWLERS MUST PROVIDE FOUR NAMES) PLEASE PRINT FULL NAME, AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR WBNSW REGISTRATION CARD FULL NAME

REG. No

CLUB

DISTRICT

(Skip)

ANY CHANGE MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY TO HEAD OFFICE, LEVEL 7, 309 PITT ST SYDNEY NSW 2000 Skip’s Postal Address:

Postcode Mobile (Essential):

Home Phone Number: Email (Essential):

Email Contact Name:

Skip’s Name/Signature:

PAYMENT DETAILS: Cheque (please tick) 

Cheque No.

EFT (please tick) 

**WBNSW does not have Credit Card facilities**

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

PLEASE NOTE: ONCE ENTRY FORMS & FEES ARE RECEIVED NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSING DATE OR WHEN FILLED ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE DISTRICT. MATCH COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO BRING THE CARNIVAL TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION

// 2014 PENNANTS

2014

State Pennant Playoffs Under cloudy skies and with a not very promising forecast for the whole week, representatives of 55 Clubs from across NSW converged on the Port Stephens area to participate in the 2014 Pennant Playoffs.

PLAY COMMENCED ON Monday, August 25 for Grade 1 at Soldiers Point and Grade 2 at Fingal Bay. Grade 3 at Nelson Bay and Grade 4 at Raymond Terrace started on Tuesday and a lot of interruptions and rain delays ensued. Thankfully all preliminary games were completed by Wednesday afternoon and we had section winners who proceeded to the business end of the Playoffs.

The sincere thanks of the Match Committee goes to all players for their flexibility, patience and co-operation with the rescheduling required.

The decision was made to transfer all post-sectional games to Raymond Terrace and utilize their undercover greens for Grades 2, 3 and 4 and to continue the staggered scheduling at Soldiers Point with games being played in three sessions instead of two, which made long days for volunteers and staff at Soldiers Point BC. As the showers continually passed over the area for the Thursday and Friday of the event, this decision was well received by the players who were able to contest the finals games in some degree of comfort while the rain fell around them.

Grade 1 Pennant Winners

Grade 2 Pennant Winners

Grade 1 Pennant Runner Up

Grade 2 Pennant Runner Up

GRADE 2 SECTION WINNERS: South West Rocks, Kotara and St Johns Park.

GRADE 3 SECTION WINNERS: Adaminaby, Mount Lewis, West Wyalong and Tumut.

GRADE 4 SECTION WINNERS: Lithgow Workmens Valley, Narrabri, Port Macquaire City and Nyngan.

Continuing in a round robin format for the finals, the last game played on Friday morning in all Grades had a bearing on the winners and runners up.

In Grade 1 St Johns Park went into the final with the Pennant safely in their keeping, but the result of two other Friday morning games where Warilla played Raymond Terrace and Taren Point played Tuncurry Beach affected the runners up position. Taren Point def Tuncurry 41 – 30 scoring 4 points but Warilla could only manage a 34 all draw with Raymond Terrace giving them 2.5 points to trail Taren Point by one and a half points in the overall standings, thereby giving Taren Point the runners up flag.

Grade 3 result was decided with a countback of margins to determine a winner. Mount Lewis were the Grade 3 winners over Adaminaby by the smallest of margins and the last few ends had spectators and officials on the edge of their seats.

Grade 4 was also a close result, but eventual winners were Narrabri, with Lithgow

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

Workmens Valley being the State runners up.

A group of very happy bowlers and supporters made the trip from Raymond Terrace to Soldiers Point BC to join the Grade 1 players for the presentation of Flags, badges and certificates to all Winners and Runners Up before a delicious lunch and departure for home for all.

Our thanks go to the Lady Presidents from Soldiers Point, Fingal Bay, Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace and their tireless band of volunteers who looked after the players and officials all week. Lesley Swales from the Umpires Board officiated at Soldiers Point and we thank the local umpires who also officiated at the four venues and gave their time to assist with the running of the event.

State President Robyn Procter in her final speech thanked all sponsors, officials and players for their contribution in making the Pennant Playoffs another success. At lunch following the Presentation was President Helen of Soldiers Point, President Jim of the Soldiers Point Registered Club, Steve Glasson as representative of the Association sponsor BCiB and also a representative from Port Stephens Council, Councillor Sally Dover and her husband.

District President Helen and District Secretary Loretta were also in attendance.

Grade 3 Pennant Winners

Grade 3 Pennant Runner Up

Grade 4 Pennant Winners

Grade 4 Pennant Runner Up

Page 45

Club Championships & Competitions HALEKULANI Major Singles – winner: D. East Runner-up: C. Bow Pairs: J. Mcmillan, C. Bow (S) Triples: M. Bowmar, F. Raynor, G. Lach Open Fours: L. Pyle, R. Cosgrove, J. Mcmillan, C. Bow (S) Photo: Back (l-r) F. Rayner, D. East, G. Lach, R. Cosgrove. Front (l-r) M. Bowmar, C. Bow, J. Mcmillan, L. Pyle (Halekulani)

BOOLAROO Singles: P. Collaros Pairs: K. Musgrave, D. Bullen Triples: C. Sager, H. Parker, M. Barry Fours: P. Collaros, P. Herbert, J. Fraser, B. Jackson Photo: (l-r) P. Collaros, P. Herbert, J. Fraser, B. Jackson (Boolaroo)

GREENWELL POINT Major singles: S. Stevenson, Runner up: M. Wood Pairs: K. Innes, S. Stevenson Triples: P. Black, K. Innes, G. Kiggins Fours: P. Black, S. Tucker, K. Innes, G. Kiggins Photo: (l-r) P. Black, S. Tucker, G. Kiggins, K. Innes, S. Stevenson (Greenwell Point)

Introducing A NEW CONCEPT in Bowling arms

BIONIC BOWLER MERIMBULA-IMLAY Singles: A. Hof, Pairs: K. Burns, C. Chase Triples: G. Schell, K. Burns, C. Chase Fours: G. Schell, F. White, J. Jones, K. Burns Consistency: K. Burns Photo: (l-r) A. Hof, K. Burns, J. Jones, F. White, G. Schell (Merimbula-Imlay)

Page 46

No muscular tension finger stress - hand tension or related arm stress to Easy to use hold and release the jack or bowl from the Lightweight ‘BIONIC BOWLER’.

Spring pressure Made in Australia does the job.

Fully approved by Bowls Australia

FOR A TEST DRIVE: VISIT YOUR LOCAL BOWLS SHOP! Ask your coach abouth the advantages.

Manufactured by Bee’s Knee’s Bowls Accessories: Peter Bloomfield email: bionicbowler@live.com.au

Bowls Matters September – October 2014

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

LISMORE WORKERS HEIGHTS Singles: D. James, Runner-up: S. Reid Pairs: J. Donadel, C. Danelon Triples: J. Rixon, B. Ryan, E. Fowler Fours: J. Clarke, S. Reid, E. Swain, D. James Minor Singles: A. Fields Photo: Back (l-r): D. James, E. Swain, S. Reid, J. Clarke, A. Fields.

Front (l-r): C. Danelon, J. Donadel, E. Fowler, J. Rixon, B. Ryan (Lismore Workers Heights)

VALENTINE Singles: N. Childs, Runner-up: B. Seery Pairs: N. Childs, E. Albert Triples: N. Childs, E. Albert, K. Johnston Fours: C. James, V. Tull, K. Archer (sub for G. Garrett), L. Humphries Minor Singles: B. Seery Photo: N. Childs, E. Albert (Valentine)

WINDANG Singles: J. Howe, Runner-up: V. Smith Pairs: J. Howe, V. Smith Triples: B. Wilmott, S. Allen, J. Williams Fours: B. Wilmott, V. Malley, Y. Styan, S. Allen Photo: (l-r) Back row – J. Howe, V. Smith.

Front row – B. Wilmott, V. Malley, Y. Styan, S. Allen (Windang)

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

Managers - Ian and Vicki Newton 29 Owen Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Freecall 1800 809 193

Win a FREE set of Greenmaster Bowls + 15 FREE Crunchie’s with every order.

Hunter Bowls is giving away a FREE set of Greenmaster bowls in the new JUST RELEASED colour “Crunchie”.

Be first on the green with this new and exciting colour.

Mail or email your name address & phone number to sales@hunterbowls.com.au or Hunter Bowls, PO Box 8125, Baulkham Hills 2153

Showroom

8 Victoria Ave Castle Hill 2154 Sydney

www.womensbowlsnsw.org

02 9634 588 sales@hunterbowls.com.au www.hunterbowl.com.au

BOWLS AUSTRALIA OFFICIAL MANUFACTURER

Page 47