August 2011 by Queensland Bowler

August 2011 Print Post Approved PP 400063/0010

QLD V NSW Mini-Maroons go down fighting in Cronulla

DIRTY JOB

WIN

A NEW SET O F

HENSEL BOWL

Secrets of a top selector with Cameron Curtis

FLOOD RECOVERY

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Flooded clubs on long road to recovery

SHE’S BACK Murphy returns to Aussie line-up

GREEN KEEPING Keep your greens in top condition with a little help from Maurice Hinton

SEAN BAKER

Australian star on the rise

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QLD V NSW

Queensland始s juniors go down fighting in their annual interstate clash with New South Wales.

COVER STORY

Regulars

Broadbeach ace Sean Baker prepares to make his debut for Australia始s senior squad.

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From the Chair Ron Chambers

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Development Brett Murphy Umpiring

PRESTIGE SINGLES 16

GREEN KEEPING

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Kelvin Kerkow wins his third Tweed Prestige Open Mixed Singles title.

Keep your green in top condition with a little help from our green guru Maurice Hinton.

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Finance David Hodge

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Club Law Curt Schatz

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Spot the Jack Henselite Coaching George Franklin

FLOOD CLUBS Eight months on from Queensland floods and some of the state始s worst affected clubs are still making a slow recovery.

State Umpires

DIRTY JOB Part 2 of our series on what it takes to be a top selector, with former national coach and selector Cameron Curtis.

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District visits an important exercise Direct input helping to shape the future direction of our sport Bowls Queensland this month started visiting districts to gain feedback on the direction the sport is taking. The meetings held so far have been informative and will help the board to review the state bodyʼs strategic plan. In addition, these meetings have enabled clubs to ask questions directly of the organisation. This in itself has been a worthwhile exercise, as it ensures members can get the answers directly and promptly. These meetings will continue throughout the remainder of the year and are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Dates and venues for upcoming district visits can be found on the bottom right of this page. Last month Bowls Queensland sent a memo to all districts, which was hopefully forwarded onto clubs, suggesting that clubs consider the recently released Department of Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan. This funding opportunity enables clubs to have an employee to assist in a number of areas. These include: providing advice on governance, identifying support avenues to better deliver and encourage access to sport and recreational activities, assistance in creating partnerships to increase participation, advice on marketing and promotions, and assistance sourcing information on grants, etc. Bowls Queensland is supporting clubs with these applications and assisting with the general administration of the position.

NO PLACE FOR OUTDATED THINKING Dear Sir, In the past few months there have been some great covers on the Queensland Bowler, showing young bowlers who have excelled at various levels of competition. This shows a generational change is possibly approaching the game we all enjoy. But beneath the surface, at a bureaucratic level, there are some people in positions of power who are caught in a time warp when it comes to the issue of both male and female junior bowlers and joint representation at district events. I personally know of one such district, which is unwilling to enter the 21st century when it comes to the issue of junior bowlers (male and female) representing at district tournaments. This is an issue that doesn't seem to be a problem for many other districts within Queensland. The divide between the male and female bowls committees within this district is seemingly a deep abyss, with a "he said - she said" approach to the problem adopted whenever concerned members raise the issue.

It would seem that other districts within Queensland have been able to address the matter of junior bowlers of both sexes being able to represent their various districts where selected together. Unfortunately at present my club (Wynnum Manly Leagues) has a junior female bowler who is contemplating leaving and moving to another district to further her bowls career due to this issue. This is a sad reflection on a sport that should be embracing younger bowlers of both sexes, not pushing them away. Those who have positions of power within district associations must realise that to hinder the progression of junior bowlers at a district level will have dire consequences for our sport. Outdated thinking from a bygone era has no place in lawn bowls and change must come from those on district boards and committees if the sport is to flourish now and into the future. Paul Henderson Secretary, Wynnum Manly Leagues Bowls Club

DISTRICT

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DATE / TIME

Brisbane North

Pine Rivers BC

July 16 / 10.00am

Bundaberg /Port Curtis

Burnett BC

July 18 / 1pm

Should the applications be successful it will see employed staff assisting clubs throughout the state for a three-year period.

Leichardt

Emerald BC

August 20

There has been a good response from clubs to date and it is hoped that many more clubs are proactive and realise the value of these positions.

Brisbane

Gaythorne BC

August 21 / 9.30am

Tropical Far North Qld

Cairns BC

August 24 / 6pm

Clubs are required to invest $57 per week in what could possibly provide long-term viability.

Central Qld

Diggers Mem BC

August 28 / 11am

Cunningham

Algester BC

August 29 / 10am

Gold Coast / Tweed

District Office

August 30 / 10am

Burnett

Gayndah BC

September 3 / 10am

Mackay

Mackay BC

September 8 / 10.30am

Maranoa/Warrego

Roma BC

September 11

Downs

Toowoomba BC

September 19 / 2pm

The memo indicated a deadline of July 29, however we will endeavour to assist clubs up until the departmentʼs August 8 deadline.

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Lauren Wilson

Heartbreak for Mini-Maroons Queenslandʼs young guns went down in a blaze of glory during their annual interstate clash with New South Wales last month. Just hours before Mal Meningaʼs league legends demolished the Blues for a sixth consecutive State of Origin title, Queenslandʼs juniors were pipped at the post in their crucial third-test showdown at Cronulla Bowls Club. The Maroons had enjoyed mixed results on days one and two, with the girls dominating their opening test, only to let NSW back into the series. Wins in the singles, triples and fours had left the Queenslanders brimming with confidence heading into their second test. However, a shell-shocked NSW came out fighting, doing just enough to keep their series hopes alive with a draw in test two. The boys, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm on day one, managing just one draw from three games. With their series hanging in the balance, state coach Bill Cornehls opted to reshuffle the side, handing Helensvale ace Rohan Wilson singles duties, while making Broadbeachʼs Sean Ingham skipper in the fours. The shake-up paid off in test two with Wilson taking out his singles clash, while Ingham turned around Queenslandʼs fortunes in the fours. The boys took another win in the pairs, but couldnʼt quite make the clean sweep, with NSW scraping a narrow one-shot triples win.

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With their series balanced on a knifeedge, the Blues came out fighting in the opening round of their third and final test, securing hard-fought wins on three of four rinks. A total of four shots separated the sides across four rinks, but when the dust settled NSW were out in front with victories in the boys and girls triples and the girls pairs. Despite dropping a third consecutive match, Joel Leeseʼs triples outfit of Rohan Wilson and Ashley Schmidt had their best result of the series, going down to Blues skipper Kyle Johannes by just one shot, 16-15. The teams were tied heading into the last end, where Leese, holding shot, looked destined to take his first triples win of the series. But Johannes drew a superb bowl within centimetres of the jack to snatch victory. There was more heartache for Queensland in the boys pairs where Braidan Leese and Sean Ingham also saw victory snatched away on the final bowl. The duo led by one and were holding shot when NSWʼs Sean Mawdsley stepped up to play his last. Mawdsley trailed the jack a few centimetres…just enough to steal shot on a measure and secure the draw, 17-17. The girlsʼ losses where equally tight with Lauren Wilson and Bolivia Millerick dropping their pairs clash by just one shot, 16-15. Cassie Millerickʼs triples outfit of Jessica Parolin and Lauren Wilson went down by two, 16-14.

With just one round to go the boys needed to win their remaining games to have any shot at the title. The girls were in a better position, leading the three-test series 1½ to 1...however, they still needed wins in their two remaining games to avoid the result going to a count back. Unfortunately the Blues, who had been building in confidence all week, came out blazing at Cronulla Bowls Club. Ellen Ryan kicked off NSWʼs winning streak with an impressive 13-shot defeat of Cassandra Millerick in the singles, 21-8. With the third and final test now beyond their reach, the girlsʼ title hopes rested solely on Bolivia Millerick's fours outfit of Jessica Parolin, Natasha Jones and Lauren Wilson, who needed to win (or at least lose by five or less) to secure the series. But Blues skipper Stephanie Hili wasn't about to let that happen, breaking out to a title-winning 23-12 victory, her first fours win at the event. The news was equally bad for Queensland's boys, who needed to win both games to take the series. Sean Ingham's fours outfit of Ashley Schmidt, Braidan Leese and Joel Leese played their part, taking a comfortable seven-shot win over Kyle Johannes's side, 24-17. However, despite turning around Queenslandʼs fortunes in the singles in test two, Rohan Wilson proved no match for Sean Mawdsley when the pair resumed hostilities, going down 21-13 to hand the series to NSW.

Kerkow captures Prestige crown Aussie ace Kelvin Kerkow proved he is still one of the worldʼs top singles players last month, with the 42-year-old capturing a third Tweed Prestige Open Mixed Singles crown. Kerkow, who has won the title on two previous occasions, defeated Wodongaʼs Ashley Bates in this yearʼs decider. Bates, a surprise finalist, played some outstanding bowls throughout the tournament to reach the final, where he led the match 16-13 at one point. However, Kerkow quickly levelled the scores, before racing ahead with a series of superb ends to lead the match 24-16. Bates clawed two shots back to get within six of his opponent, but Kerkowʼs skill shone through once again as he drew three superb bowls on the next end to clinch the title, 25-18. “Ash played with terrific touch and he didn't let up at any stage, so I just had to keep my head down and give it my best shot on every end,” Kerkow said following his win.

Aussie star takes out third Tweed Prestige Singles title Both players had to negotiate one of the worldʼs toughest fields to reach the showdown at Tweed Heads.

However, as Kerkow has direct entry into the Nugget field, this yearʼs wild card went to Bates, the next in line.

Bates was particularly lucky to make the final, with South Australiaʼs Beau Schutz coming close to ending the Victorianʼs run in the semis.

The womenʼs wildcard, meanwhile, went to little-known Pine Riversʼ bowler Noelene Dutton.

Bates looked down and out, trailing 17-9 on the 17th end, and was just about dead and buried when Shultz jumped to a commanding 23-14 lead on the 25th end.

Dutton, a working mother of three teenage daughters, was shocked to discover her fivematch winning streak had earned her direct entry into one

of the worldʼs most prestigious singles event. Dutton meets South African champion Esme Steyn first-up, in a section that also contains titleholder Carmen Anderson, Australian stars Lynsey Armitage and Kelsey Cottrell and Victorian whiz-kid Lisa Phillips. The 2011 Golden Nugget kicks off at Tweed Heads Bowls Club on August 8.

However, eight ends later, Bates had held his opponent to zero and grabbed 12 shots to score an amazing victory. While he may not have won the title, Batesʼ second place finish was enough to earn him a wild card entry into this yearʼs Golden Nugget. Two wildcard entries go up for grabs at the Prestige Singles every year, with one each going to the best-performed man and woman.

Kelvin Kerkow

Ashley Bates

$50K FIVE-A-SIDE SET TO EXPLODE The 2011 Henselite National Club 5-a-Side Challenge is shaping up as a must-see affair after one of the strongest fields in Australian history was unveiled recently. With an increased prize pool and a first place cheque of $20,000 up for grabs, 20 powerhouse clubs from seven states have accepted invitations to participate in the fifth staging of the annual event. Featuring more than 20 past and present internationals, including former world number one Steve Glasson, Commonwealth Games gold medallists Kelvin Kerkow, Mark Casey, Wayne Turley, and Lynsey Armitage, not to mention dozens of state representatives, the red-hot action will take place at Club Helensvale from September 5 to 8. Leading the charge this year will once again be defending champions, Warilla.

Although missing four of their stars from last year, Jeremy Henry has recruited well, securing the likes of World Champion Leif Selby and NSW stalwarts Geoff McGillivray and Wayne Crane. The Gorillasʼ title defence will not come easy, however, with challengers lining up from every angle. Among the top contenders for this yearʼs title is Club Helensvale, which boasts five Aussie internationals in its ranks. NSW Premier League champions Cabramatta also return for this yearʼs event, as do NSW powerhouses Taren Point and St Johns Park. Newcomers in 2011 include Victorian Club, Richmond Union, Tasmaniaʼs Longford Bowls Club and the South Toowoomba Tigers. With $50,000 in prize money up for grabs the competition is sure to be fierce.

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LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR QUEENSLAND’S FLOOD CLUBS It is eight months since raging floodwaters swept through Queensland, devastating everything in their path. Many lives were lost, while in some places whole neighbourhoods were literally washed away. Queenslandʼs bowling community did not escape the torrent unscathed, with more than a dozen clubs damaged in the floods, some of them almost beyond repair. Eight months on and the worst of these are still struggling to get back on their feet, all the time wondering how long they can keep their doors open. There was a tinge of silver lining for some clubʼs recently, with six of the worst affected receiving thousands of dollars in assistance from Bowls Queenslandʼs Disaster Relief Fund. Almost $50,000 was raised through the fund, which Bowls Queensland kicked off in January with a $30,000 donation.

storage, nowhere even for people to sit down and have a coffee. “We have people that play social bowls on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but our intake of funds is very limited at the moment. “To the best of my knowledge no members have left at this stage, but there is talk that if the club doesnʼt get up and going soon they possibly could.” At Oxley the outlook isnʼt quite as grim, although there is still much work to do and board secretary Danny Johnston believes it will be at least the end of the year before the club is back to normal. “Things are still much the same as they were a couple of months ago,” he said. “Weʼre very, very slowly getting back on our feet, but our biggest problem is getting labourers to give us a hand. “We have a pretty old membership and they canʼt really do the work that needs to be done, but weʼre getting there, itʼs just slow going at the minute.”

Goodna, Oxley, Toowong, Jindalee, Nanango and Tantitha bowls clubs all received relief funds.

“We had a meeting with the council in June and they advised us it could possibly be this time next year before the new clubhouse is built.”

However, like many other members, he is also still upset at the response from Queenslandʼs clubs to a charity bowls day organised to raise much-needed funds in the aftermath of the flood. “We put a lot of work into organising it and even bit the bullet and put up prize money to attract more entries. “We sent out invitations to 108 clubs around the state, but we heard back from just one,” he said. “To this day we havenʼt heard anything from the other clubs...obviously we were very unhappy with the response.” The mood is decidedly brighter at another of Brisbaneʼs worst affected clubs, Toowong.

If council approval is granted as expected, the club will embark on a significant modernisation and redevelopment in the months ahead.

Almost a year later and the clubhouse is still standing, though cordoned off, while the council decides on plans for the future.

“As far as we know the council is going to demolish and rebuild the clubhouse, but we donʼt really have any idea when that might happen,” Wilmington told the Queensland Bowler recently.

Heʼs also grateful to all those volunteers that helped out in the aftermath of the flood, as well as those that generously donated time and money to the rebuilding effort.

While there is still a great deal of repair work to do inside the clubhouse, members are looking towards the future with optimism.

Possibly the hardest hit of these clubs was Goodna, with Ipswich City Council condemning the clubhouse shortly after floodwaters receded.

The bowls club is currently operating out of demountable cabins, and treasurer Cathy Wilmington says progress is painfully slow.

Like many Oxley members, Johnston is passionate about his club and determined to keep it open.

“Our greens are back in action and the function room has been done up,” board chairman, Les Chamberlain said. Above: BQ Chairman Ron Chambers presents Goodnaʼs Cathy Wilmington with a cheque from BQʼs Disaster Relief Fund. Below: BQ director Doug Murray passes on a much-needed donation to Toowong.

“But the big news is weʼve currently got plans in with Brisbane City Council to extend our lease and get approval to move ahead with a major renovation of the clubhouse. “Weʼre pretty optimistic that weʼll get the go ahead, meaning we can totally redevelop the bar and kitchen areas, extend the club rooms and just modernise the whole club.”

In the meantime, with no bar or food facilities, Goodna is doing all it can just to stop members going elsewhere.

Meanwhile, an end to the work is in sight at Jindalee, with bar manager Vicki Eddowes saying that repairs are twothirds complete.

“Itʼs very hard for us at the minute, we canʼt do anything” Wilmington said.

At Nanango and Tantitha the clubs are also well on the way to recovery.

“The demountables are so small that we canʼt run any sort of events or functions, because we have no food

Although, as with all Queensland clubs affected by the floods, there is still more work to do.

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Want to have your say? Well this is your opportunity! Bowls Queensland is currently visiting all districts to give bowlers an opportunity to express their views on where the state administration can improve and what direction our sport should take into the future. These visits will be conducted by BQ executive officer, Keith Fullerton, along with a member of the board. I recently attended one of these visits at Pine Rivers Bowls Club for the Brisbane North district. The meeting was very well attended by both district and club officials, with most questions covering disciplinary procedures, umpiring queries, development officer visits to all affiliated clubs and general policies set by Bowls Queenslandʼs board of directors. All areas of conversation covered at the meeting will be discussed at board level and hopefully with the information gathered, we can improve the relationship between Bowls Queensland and bowlers throughout the state. Constitution The Bowls Queensland constitution is now ready for districts to examine, before having to vote on it at the September council meeting. Prompt feedback from our districts should enable the board to adjust the constitution to satisfy the council members ahead of this vote, thus enabling delegates to pass the new constitution and allow bowls to move into the future. Disaster Relief Appeal fund Board members have recently visited several clubs across the state that were affected by natural disasters earlier in the year. These clubs were presented with a

cheque to help towards repairing damage caused by these disasters. This money comes from Bowls Queenslandʼs Disaster Relief Fund and was generously donated by clubs, companies and individuals from across the country, with Bowls Queensland also contributing $30,000 towards the fund. Hopefully these funds will help those clubs on the long road to recovery. Junior Test Series Last month I was fortunate enough to accompany Queenslandʼs junior state team as they travelled south to Sydneyʼs Cronulla Bowls Club, where they took on New South Wales in their annual interstate test series. Unfortunately our team didnʼt triumph, going down in both the boysʼ and girlsʼ event. However, it was an extremely close encounter, especially in the girls series where we lost by just five shots on a count back. Despite the overall result, both teams showed great improvement and the experience gained will hopefully result in our juniors becoming stronger and more competitive in the future. Iʼd like to thank the officials and volunteers at Cronulla Bowls Club for their hospitality throughout the series. Also a special mention must go to Bowls NSW development officer, Chris Green, for the fantastic job he did organising the event. Bill Cornehls and Betty Andrewartha also did a fantastic job as team managers, supporting and encouraging our team throughout the event.

Townsville girls take three-peat Carole Broadbentʼs South Townsville outfit clinched their third straight North Queensland Standard Cup title last month, in a fitting finale to the competitionʼs 60th anniversary. Broadbentʼs side of Michelle Sumpton, Kay Lehmann and Lyn Pool defeated Jan Davidsonʼs Jubilee team in a highoctane title-decider that went right down to the wire. It was the third time these teams had met in the final, with Broadbentʼs side coming out on top in their two previous meetings. And if their long-running rivalry wasnʼt enough, both teams had an extra incentive heading into this yearʼs final, with both Broadbent and Davidson making their last Standard Cup appearances before moving south. The defending champs got off to an impressive start in the title-decider, enjoying a comfortable lead by the midway mark. But Davidsonʼs side of Irene Wilson, Helen Vawser and Caroline Huddy pegged their way back into the match to leave the scores tied at 17-apiece. Both teams looked shaky heading into the do-or-die final end, but Broadbentʼs side overcame their nerves to clinch their third straight title, the skipʼs 10th win overall.

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Queensland ace Sean Baker makes his debut for Australia’s senior squad next month and the 26-year-old is well aware it’s an opportunity he can’t afford to waste.

SINK OR SWIM Baker given golden opportunity ...and he’s determined to use it

No one was more surprised than Sean Baker himself when the call came from selectors telling the 26-year-old he had made the Australian senior squad to play South Africa in Moonta next month.

“They told me that they actually had me pencilled in for the main squad earlier in the year, but then after my disappointing run at Nelson Bay they moved me back down to the A squad.

The Darwin native had represented his country with distinction at Under-25 level for four years.

“That was really, not a kick in the guts as such, but a bit of a reality check, that they’re always watching and you always have to be on top of your game.”

But at 26, and coming off the back of a disappointing few months, Baker thought his ship might just have sailed. “It came as a big surprise,” Baker said following his selection. “Being in the mix you always hope that you’ll get the call-up, but when it does happen it’s still a surprise. “2010 was a much better year for me...I won the Qld Open, a couple of state titles and I made the final of the Golden Nugget. “This year my state titles campaign was very disappointing, I didn’t make any finals and just didn’t play very well. “That’s probably why it was such a surprise, because I was actually struggling a little bit.” Baker also had a poor run at this year’s Australian Sides Championships in Nelson Bay, something that didn’t go unnoticed by national selectors. “I had a bit of a chat to the selectors at the last camp and just told them I thought I had been forgotten about a little bit,” he said.

Considering his extraordinary success in recent years, Baker is at a loss to explain why selectors waited until now to promote him to the senior squad...although he’s not complaining. “I’m not too sure why they decided now was the right time, because there wasn’t an awful lot of bowls between Nelson Bay and our first training camp. “I sent the selectors an email, letting them know about my availability, and I just added a little bit at the bottom telling them that I’m really ready and that I’d love to make my debut on the senior team. “Maybe that helped them make up their minds, I’m not sure.” Whatever the reason, Baker knows he has been given a massive opportunity to stake his claim for a berth in Australia’s Asia Pacific team. “I think it’s probably a bit of a sink or swim situation.

“I’ll make my debut and if I play well there might be a future in the team for me, but if I struggle I may find it hard getting another game. “In a sense it will add a little bit of pressure, but generally once you step out on the green you forget about what happens off it and just try to concentrate on your game.” However, national coach Steve Glasson was quick to dismiss suggestions that this is Baker’s one and only chance. “I wouldn’t say sink, I’d never go to that extent, Sean’s a young guy and we’re not putting him in a position where he can sink, that’s not our intention,” Glasson said. “I’ll speak to him about that because I don’t want him being stressed about it. “It’s just a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of the international level and an opportunity for him to shine. “He’s got the burning ambition and desire to play for his country and this being a TV test series, it’s an ideal opportunity to give a guy like that a shot. “Whilst he may not have had his best year, it’s hard to keep emulating such good form. “Sometimes things like this can just spur a player on and give them that motivation that sparks them again.” And just in case representing his country isn’t motivation enough, Baker will have a more personal reason for wanting to impress against South Africa. “My family were praying that I made this series, because Moonta is actually where my grandparents live. “My grandfather has never really watched me play for Australia at all, so making my debut at his home club is quite special to the family. “He’ll have all his clubmates down there cheering us on.”

Sean Baker

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Australia takes on South Africa at South Australia’s Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club from August 30 to September 1.

SWEEPING CHANGES

Comm Games stars culled for SA tests

Change at the top entices Murphy back to Aussie fold Twelve months on from one of the worst selection mistakes in Australia’s sporting history and it appears that all has been forgiven.

Sean Baker wasn’t the only surprise inclusion when Bowls Australia announced its team to take on South Africa in Moonta later this month. In fact, it appears national selectors have taken the axe to Australia’s 2010 Commonwealth Games outfit, with just six of the 12-strong Delhi team earning a recall for the South African series. Absent from the side are Comm Games triples silver medallists, Sharyn Renshaw, Julie Keegan and Clare Duke, while Brett Wilkie is the only surviving member of the men’s triples silver medal team, with Mark Casey and Wayne Turley also failing to make the cut. Wilkie will take over singles duties from recently retired world number one, Leif Selby, and is joined in the men’s outfit by Queensland teammates Nathan Rice and Sean Baker, and NSW duo Mark Berghofer and Aron Sherriff. Rice, who has been in some of the best form of his career of late, is excited to be back in the green and gold after an absence of almost four years. “I’m extremely grateful,” 32-year-old Rice said from his Gold Coast base recently. “I just don’t want to let anyone down. “It was a bit of a shock when I took the call…but I’ve still got that hunger to succeed.” In the women’s side Tasmanian star Rebecca Quail will make her debut for Australia alongside seasoned campaigners Lynsey Armitage, Kelsey Cottrell and Karen Murphy. “I don’t think it’s sunk in yet,” Quail said. “It’s amazing and I’ve been given a great opportunity, I’ve just got to grab it with both hands now. “My dream since I first started playing bowls (in 1998) was to play for Australia and now I’ve been given the opportunity to do that.” Murphy’s controversial replacement at last year’s Commonwealth Games, Natasha Van Eldik, has also secured a spot in the team. However, Murphy’s return to the side means Van Eldik will not play alongside Armitage in the pairs. National coach and head selector, Steve Glasson, had some words of comfort for those players not selected for the South African series. “You can’t pick everyone, it’s as simple as that,” Glasson said. “We’re just testing a few things out with this side, but none of these guys (who weren’t selected) are out of the hunt by any means.”

SHE’S BACK

Rebecca Quail

Karen Murphy, who was at the centre of last year’s Commonwealth Games selection storm, is back were she belongs, representing her country. Murphy has been selected for the upcoming clash with South Africa at Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club in South Australia later this month. Her selection comes as a relief to the thousands of bowlers across the country left outraged by her omission from the 2010 Comm Games team.

Nathan Rice

OUT

Just six months ago Murphy was on a self-imposed sabbatical from national duties and was strongly considering retiring from the Australian squad altogether. However, a change at the top of Australia’s coaching structure convinced the 36-year-old to throw her hat back in the ring for national selection.

Claire Duke

“If we hadn’t had a change in personnel as far as the coaching staff went, if the likes of Steve (Glasson) and Robbie (Dobbins) hadn’t taken over the reins, it’s fair to say that I probably would have retired,” Murphy told the Queensland Bowler recently. “I was very happy when they were employed by Bowls Australia. “They’re two people that I really believe can lead the team on to bigger and greater things. “They’re certainly the type of people I want involved in the Australian team.”

Julie Keegan

One of Glasson’s first moves on taking over as national coach was to bring Murphy back into the fold. “Steve approached me and we had a bit of a chat about it (returning to the team). “I was really excited about the direction that it was going, especially with those guys at the helm. “I renominated prior to the Australian Sides Championships and I was lucky enough to get back in.”

Mark Casey

Murphy, the top ranked pairs player in the country, is looking forward to pulling on the green and gold for the 403rd time when she lines out against South Africa. “Obviously I still love playing for Australia and I certainly don’t think my best is behind me at all,” she said.

Wayne Turley

“I still think I can contribute to the team and fingers crossed if we have a good series I’d love to make the Asia Pacific Games.”

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GREEN

KEEPING

B Y M AURICE H INTON

Thatch...it can be your friend or foe! Maurice Hinton President Gold Coast Greenkeepers Association This month Iʼd like to talk about thatch and the positive and negative effects it can have on your greens. Thatch plays an important role in turf, where it protects turfgrass crowns and leaves from the shearing action of foot traffic. 1.3 centimetres of thatch is considered appropriate where protection of turf from wear is concerned on greens. However, where thatch accumulation occurs at greater than 1.9cm in thickness, it can result in turf that is more susceptible to stresses from the physical environment.

Welcome to the first in our ongoing series of advice columns for greenkeepers. Each month we will cover a different aspect of green maintenance and care. Along the way we will also be tackling many of the common (and not so common) problems faced by greenkeepers across the country. This means that some turf diseases (Fusarium, spring dead spot in couch, Dollar Spot, Pythium Blight, Helminthosporium) can feed upon dead organic material (thatch). Once turf becomes stressed, and conditions for their growth and spread occur, they attack live green tissue as well. Therefore, thatch build up means increased amounts of inoculums or disease spores and thus increases the potential for disease incidence and severity.

It also prevents moisture from reaching the root zone, limits soil applied pesticides from reaching their targets and increases disease and insect problems.

But what causes it and how do we contribute to it as turf managers? Thatch is a symptom of an imbalance in tissue production and decomposition processes.

Above: When thatch reaches 1.9cm or more in thickness it can cause problems for you green. Below: Thatch at 1.3cm thickness will help protect turfgrass crowns and leaves from the shearing action of foot traffic.

In other words, thatch is the result of an over abundance of leaf material, which the plant is unable to sustain, while beneficial microbes within the turf system canʼt break it down quickly enough before it is produced. Hence accumulation occurs.

2. We have a soil profile very low in beneficial thatch degrading microbes (this is most likely in sand based profiles). By addressing these two issues we may reduce our thatch accumulation and the frequency of scarification.

However, in general, for disease to occur the plant must still be under some form of stress and the key to disease management is to reduce the number of stressful periods that the turf is subjected to.

Many of the fungi that infect the leaves and crowns of the turf also grow as saprophytes in the thatch. A saprophyte is a fungus that feeds by the digestion of dead organic material thus bringing about decay.

There are a large number of beneficial fungi that inhabit thatch that are not damaging to turf.

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However, without reducing our thatch it is likely that we are increasing the potential for disease incidence, which increases fungicidal applications and the costs associated with that, as well as producing a less vigorous surface to play upon.

Although some thatch development is inevitable, turf managers can also help further reduce thatch accumulation by not exceeding the nitrogen output, by limiting over-irrigation and by boosting soil microbial populations through the use of organic materials.

Poor aeration is likely to be due to compaction or through using irrigation waters high in sodium, both of which affect soil structure and limit pore spacing.

So if we reduce the concentration of thatch on our fine turf, we severely reduce the disease inoculums lying near our turf, hence leading to less disease pressure when conditions become ideal for their infection.

In todayʼs environment turf managers are under increasing pressure to reduce their renovation practices and keep greens and other surfaces in play for the maximum period of time.

Other factors leading to thatch accumulation are very acidic conditions and poor aeration.

So if we are getting very thatchy turf surfaces this can tell us two things: 1. We are potentially applying too much nitrogen or over-irrigating, inducing too much leaf growth; or

Thatch management is of vital importance in turf disease management,

Therefore renovation is critical in green maintenance and should be considered when thatch levels reach a depth of 1.9cm in thickness or more.

So what is thatch? Everyone knows that thatch is a layer of decomposing stems and roots that sits on the soil surface.

These are extremely important in assisting in the decomposition of thatch material and actually help us manage our thatch levels.

T-Thatch is a product recently developed by Terralift that can assist in the breakdown of severe or minor thatch build-up in fine cut turf situations. T-Thatch is a complete treatment containing thatch eating microbes, microbe food supply and Potassium to harden the turfgrass plant and limit top growth during thatch decomposition. T-Thatch is generally applied at a rate of 1—20L/ha (5-10L Part A + 5-10L Part B). References: Beard J.B (1973) – Turfgrass Science and Culture. Couch H.B (2000) – The Turfgrass Disease Handbook

SELECTION

B Y C AMERON C URTIS

SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR SELECTOR? Cam Curtis Former Aussie rep, national coach and selector queries and I had to be able to answer those tough questions appropriately.

AVOIDING ʻDUMBʼ DECISIONS Selectors are human beings (even though many donʼt think we are) and human beings donʼt like to be wrong. When we start forming beliefs about players, we consciously and subconsciously look for confirmation of our views.

Sweet dreams, dramas or a bloody nightmare?

PART two

AS A SELECTOR YOU MUST BE ʻOPEN & HONEST'

CAN YOU LOOK YOURSELF IN THE EYE & SLEEP AT NIGHT?

A first-rate selector will always be able to fully and truthfully explain to a player why they missed the cut.

The dishonesty led me to incorporate a philosophy of ʻopen and honest communicationʼ when I was coach and selector of the Australian bowls team.

They take personal responsibility in explaining the selection panelʼs rationale in coming to their decisions, which encompasses the exact reasons why a player didnʼt make it. If you are 100 per cent honest and straightforward with the athlete/player/clubmate, you are providing them with the right tools to improve their opportunities for next time. They may not be immediately thankful or happy about the decision, but, in time, they will show you the respect your professionalism and integrity deserves. I implore all fellow selectors to be frank with players, explain your position, your reasoning and logic for your conclusions. If you have trouble doing this, if you canʼt look the player in the eye with confidence and certainty, then you might want to start questioning whether you have made the right decision. Question any assumptions and ensure that you havenʼt allowed it to become personal or have let emotion take control…people expect and depend on your professionalism.

I was determined to be approachable and open, and to communicate regularly in terms of where athletes stood in making the team. I also discussed ʻwhat was missingʼ from their game and the areas they needed to improve in to enhance their chances of selection. Furthermore, unlike my brush with the selectors, I didnʼt want any personal friendships with the athletes to have a negative impact or influence on the selection of the Aussie team. I must admit that it was made easier by the fact I was in a paid position, and it was in my own best interest to make sure the best players took to the paddock. But, far deeper for me, I wanted to have a sense of peace with myself and my decisions. Like the old adage, I wanted to be able to sleep at night comfortable in the knowledge that I made what I genuinely felt were the best selections for the team and for Australia.

Unjust decisions can lead to the demise of someoneʼs career, maybe depression and who knows what lies beyond that.

As chairman of selectors and head coach, it was my job to personally inform the successful candidates and to break the bad news to the ones that missed out.

Your decisions trigger ripples in peopleʼs lives that drift well outside the game.

Understandably, it was the ones that missed out who always had the most

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We start to see good bowls from players who we think should be in the team and, conversely, see poor bowls from the players who we feel are not up to it…a little like selffulfilling prophecies. So, knowing this to be quite typical human behaviour, the more we as selectors question our own thoughts and each otherʼs beliefs, the more often the right decisions will be made. By challenging ourselves and each other we expose our reasons, thought processes and commonsense approach in coming to our conclusions. In much the same way we have to repeat it to a non-selected player. The last bit of advice Iʼd like to offer is to look for patterns when it comes to selecting the right players. The saying ʻone hot day doesnʼt make a summerʼ is so true. Too many selectors chop and change teams like their underwear…on and off the bandwagon of different players, day after day. Good selectors will take long term patterns into consideration with slightly more weighting on recent form. Be true to those in your charge, but most importantly be true to yourself. Check out the September issue of Queensland Bowler to find out why the voice in your head may just your best friend on the green. Are you interested in taking your bowls to a higher level and being the best you can be? Ian Schuback and I will be running a series of ʻMaster-classʼ coaching days on the Gold Coast in late August and early September. For more info please contact me on 0412 089 833 or camcurtis@optusnet.com.au.

Maleny goes artificial

Maleny Bowls Club took a massive step forward recently, becoming the Sunshine Coastʼs first-ever club to go completely synthetic. Late last year the hinterland club made the decision to completely renovate their bowling surface. Despite having a funding application turned down by the governmentʼs Department of Sport and Recreation, the club decided to plough ahead, bearing the substantial costs alone. “The decision was not taken lightly by members, who considered the benefits to the club of a renovated green vastly outweighed any negatives,” project director Les Bennett said.

“This has proved the case over the first five months of use.” The Sunny Coast club was established in 1936 by volunteer members and has provided a social and bowling venue for the hinterland community ever since. In recent times the club has struggled with a surface that was constantly affected by weather. “Members were also keenly aware of growing environmental concerns connected with a turf green, and the increased cost of water,” Bennett said. Work commenced in January and, despite torrential rain sweeping the state, the green was ready for play by the beginning of February.

“As Maleny is one of the wetter places on the Sunshine Coast, facilitating play in all weather was of utmost importance,” Bennett said. “The new surface drains in a matter of minutes after a downpour and is playable seven days a week. “Costs have been dramatically reduced, with all maintenance now provided by volunteers. “As the new surface settles down it is expected that the green will be playing at speeds between 14 and 16 seconds.” Pictured: Maleny members try out their new green. Below left: The old turf is removed.

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DEVELOPMENT

B Y B RETT M URPHY

Promo van proving a big hit with clubs Bowls Queenslandʼs promotional van has been hugely successful over the past 12 months. This is due mainly to clubs now having a better understanding of how the van works and the benefits it offers. In fact, so successful has the van been of late, that we have had to deny some clubs the opportunity of using it because it has been booked out. Since the demand was so high, the BQ board recently approved purchase of a second promotional van. This should mean that not too many clubs will miss out when they would like to book the van to promote the sport and their club. The second van also means we can continue the good work we started last year with Lifestream, Sporting Wheelies, the South West Indigenous Network and the Department of Communities and continue to attend sports expos at schools across the state. Already this year we have attended sports expos in Goondiwindi, St. George, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane South and Gatton. On top of these we have also supported the Endeavour Foundation and Spiral Inc. in conducting sports fun days for their clients. Additionally, clubs have made great use

of the promotional van for schools visits, festivals and shows. I would like to think local clubs are very keen to get involved when the van is nearby doing sports expos, particularly in the smaller towns. If your club would like to be involved please contact the development team.

This is a great result and confirms the changes we made last year were a step in the right direction. If we get to 16 teams, which I suspect we will, that will see 32 students contesting the finals compared to only 21 last year.

With winter leaving us soon and the nicer spring weather almost upon us, itʼs a great time to be promoting your club to potential new members.

The change from triples to pairs has made it easier for small schools to put a team together, while abolishing the group/zone play offs has encouraged more of the smaller districts to enter.

The promotional van is a great way to promote your club to the general public, in a setting that doesnʼt take them out of their comfort zone.

I was on the road recently visiting the clubs in the Maranoa District and they are keen to become involved next year.

Clubs have been using the van in shopping centres, school fetes and local shows and conducting an open day to coincide with the van usage.

In saying that, I must say how pathetic the response has been from some of the larger districts.

Taking the game, and your club, to the people via use of the van gets you in touch with people in your local community who may not even know that you exist. For more information and ideas on using the van and conducting an open day please contact the development team. All Schools Cup By the time this monthʼs magazine goes to print the line up for the 2011 All Schools Cup Final will be decided. At the time of writing we look like having 15 of our 20 districts represented in the finals.

The fact that small districts can organise and coordinate this event to get a finalist shows that itʼs an easy enough process. Why larger districts in the southeast corner, with the amount of clubs and members they have, canʼt manage to find two (yes 2) high school students capable of playing in this competition is beyond me. Contact us If your club needs any assistance setting up a school program contact Bowls Queenslandʼs development team on (07) 3355 9988.

BQ development team: Vicki Stein, Brett Murphy & Josh Thornton

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UMPIRING with BQ’s umpire committee

Read the fine print Stop! Donʼt enter until you read the fine print! But what if there isnʼt any fine print?

State Championships were distributed to players and officials.

This is the cause of more phone calls and emails to members of the umpire committee than any other problem, except perhaps substitutes and replacement players.

Not all of these are appropriate to your club, but all of them can be adapted to fit.

Why? Because controlling bodies, mainly clubs, will not write a conditions of play document and publish it where everyone can see it. outside states In state the Queensland, authority publishes a set of conditions of play for all events and, like the laws of the game, everyone knows what to do when things appear to go wrong. Maybe we should have in this like something Queensland. We cover a wide diversity of playing conditions and a set of conditions suitable for all areas would be very difficult to draw up. So itʼs up to individual clubs and districts to do it for themselves. the lies therein And problem….clubs wonʼt do it. This results in uncertainty among players and officials and phone calls or emails to the umpires committee. During the recent District Sides event in Brisbane North the of copies many conditions of play for the District Sides and the

Players and game controllers are bound by the conditions. Conditions of play not only offer protection for players and club officials, they also tell you what to do if anything untoward occurs and who fixes the problem. Conditions of play for your club should also say who is eligible to enter into your team events, club open events, club championships, B grade and novice events, mixed events and any other event you like, including “money” events. So, as a player or official, donʼt enter an event until you have found and read the fine print. Life would be a lot easier for you no matter what your status. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and saves a lot of agro. Umpires should be familiar with the conditions of play for all events, but the administration of the conditions is the duty of the games officials.

Bowls lifters are part of the player Bowlers may use a walking stick, “bowls lifter”, or bowling arm during any game of bowls. The laws are careful to request that we respect the right of disabled people to enjoy our sport. Any of these pieces of equipment are, for the purpose of the laws, part of the participating player. If two people wish to share the convenience of a bowls lifter, the most common shared device, then those players must accept that the lifter is part of them. If the head is displaced in any way by the presence or misuse of a lifter, the user is responsible for the displacement and the opponent may act according to the relevant law to seek redress for the infringement. To step back from the mat after a delivery and risk being impaled on a stick should not be a hazard on any green. The use of these devices is a problem only when the users do not stay attached to them. It would be a great inconvenience, and unnecessary to insist that the lifter be placed on the bank between each bowl delivery.

Also it should not be necessary to call an umpire to police the misuse of any of the aforementioned pieces of equipment. As part of the player a lifter is in the same category as a bowls cloth, hat, pencil or any other thing which players are permitted to use on the green. In short, it is not the use of the lifter that creates problems. It is the position of the lifter when not in use that creates problems for players on the rink. So be careful and thoughtful of others. Note! Some skips have a bad habit of either leaning a lifter on the green or placing it in the ditch sand. This is fraught with danger. If a bowl or jack were to strike the lifter during the course of play, either law 28.1 or 33.1 may be invoked by the umpire. Because of laziness, the umpireʼs decision may make one skip an unhappy chappie. Placing the lifter behind the rink marker on the bank might be a good idea.

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CENTRAL QLD LADIES CELEBRATE MAJOR MILESTONE by Patricia Ward Central Queensland始s ladies celebrated a major milestone recently, with the country district turning 60 in 2011. Bowlers came from far and wide to mark the momentous occasion at an Anniversary Carnival, won by Val Hegarty始s Rockhampton team. An anniversary dinner was also held at North Rockhampton Bowls Club, where Bowls Queensland board director Allan Bennet presented CQDLBA president Lorraine Reis with a commemorative plaque. The Central Queensland DLBA was first formed in 1951, covering a large area from Miriam Vale in the south to St. Lawrence in the north, and west as far as Longreach. Fifteen clubs were represented at the district始s inaugural meeting, all of which took part in district events down through the years, despite the vast distances between neighbouring clubs. Today this area encompasses three different districts, with CQDLBA, Bundaberg/Port Curtis and Leichardt overlapping the original CQ region. Fourteen clubs make up the present day CQ District. These are Dee, Mount Morgan, Moura, Wowan, Baralaba, Gracemere, Rockhampton, Victoria Park, North Rockhampton, Theodore, Diggers, Yeppoon, Emu Park and St. Lawrence.

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The ladies district has had many achievements down through the years, especially in pennant, where CQ teams have reached the state finals for the last seven years. Pictured above: President Lorraine Reis and Patroness Val Hayes cut the cake at CQDLBA始s 60th Carnival Inset: Bowls Qld board director Allan Bennett presents District President Lorraine Reis with a commemorative plaque.

C L U B L AW

B Y C URT S CHATZ

Regulation of the security industry toughens up There have been a number of amendments to the laws relating to security providers and firms in Queensland. In a bid to improve the integrity of the security industry, the Queensland Government is introducing mandatory industry association membership for security firms, and mandatory fingerprinting for all security providers. It is hoped these amendments will serve a dual purpose of ensuring the security industry is not infiltrated by criminal elements and also introducing higher standards in the industry. This is in keeping with the recent state government trend concentrating on safer venues. Mandatory security industry association membership In what appears to be a shift towards industry self-regulation, industry association membership became mandatory for security firms from February 24, 2011. Approved associations will be required to have in place a code of conduct, which must be approved by the chief executive, and must ensure that licensed security firms, that hold a membership, adhere to the code. As part of the approval by the chief executive, associations will be required to undertake compliance audits of its members and will be empowered to take appropriate action to ensure compliance. Approved associations will be entitled to charge membership fees to cover the cost of services provided, plus associated audit and compliance costs. It is recommended that interested security associations lodge their application for approval as soon as possible to ensure they are in a position to be approved when the amendments commence. Existing security firms are required to become a member of an approved association within 60 days of the new requirements commencing. This means that existing security firms must have an active membership with an approved association before April 26, 2011, or else they will be at risk of having their licence cancelled. From February 24, 2011 new applicants for a security firm licence were required to demonstrate they have a current membership with an approved association before their licence is granted. Mandatory fingerprinting of security providers From March 1, 2011 all security providers in Queensland were required to be

fingerprinted as part of the licensing process. This initiative brings Queensland in line with other Australian states and territories, as part of a nationally consistent approach to security industry regulation. It is proposed that the fingerprinting requirement will provide an extra layer of protection for consumers, the public and security firms. The Queensland Government has reported that the initiative, by providing for better identification of applicants for security provider licences, and more thorough ongoing probity checks, will help to prevent criminal elements from entering or remaining in the security industry. The Queensland Government further proposes that using fingerprints on top of the current 100 point identity check will also help overcome the perpetration of identity fraud. This initiative will initially apply to new applicants only, extending its application to licence renewals in a few months. While the cost of fingerprinting is to be subsidised by the Queensland Government, each candidate will be required to pay approximately $100. However, security licensees will only need to be fingerprinted once, provided that the period of time for which they are a licensed security provider is continual. From March 1, 2011 new applicants for security provider licences needed to provide their fingerprints as part of the application process. Existing licensees will be required to provide their fingerprints when they next renew their licence, on or after June 1, 2011. An application or renewal will not be considered if a candidate refuses to be fingerprinted. It is important to note that this initiative applies to all security firm licence holders and executive officers. In fact, the fingerprints of all those whose names are included on the application form will be required to be taken under the new requirement. For security firms this includes directors, secretaries, executive officers and associated persons. With these new measures, licensees should cautiously consider whether they should ever employ security providers direct. If you wish to discuss any of the issued raised in this article or any other hospitality related issue please do not hesitate to contact Curt Schatz on (07) 3224 0230.

Norville champs retain Bundaberg primary school title Norville State School proved they are a force to be reckoned with recently, taking out their third straight Bundaberg Primary School Bowls Comp title. Recent floods in the region forced some schools to reschedule their sporting events, causing a decline in the number of schools competing in this yearʼs tournament. But for the six teams that did take part the competition was as fierce as ever and the standard of bowls extremely high. Norville proved too good however, building on their success of recent years to win 14 of their 15 games and clinch the title. Bundaberg junior development officer Des Kemp said he hoped to see more schools competing in 2012. “Next year the competition will return to term three with many more schools being able to compete,” Kemp said. “Thanks must go to all the volunteers who gave up their Friday afternoons for five weeks to help these up-and-coming bowlers have fun and think about becoming junior bowlers. “Many thanks must also go to Burnett and Bundaberg bowls clubs, who made their greens available for this competition,” he added. Pictured top: Norville team captains Stephanie Buckholz and Jamie Morey with Bundaberg junior development officer Del Baxter.

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Broadbeach bid for tourist dollar At a time when many bowls clubs are struggling to attract the locals, one Gold Coast club is going global and making a bid for the Chinese tourist dollar.

filmed at Broadbeach recently and featured some of the clubʼs biggest stars, including Sean Baker, Scotty DeJongh and Sean Ingham.

While the plan is only in the developmental stages right now, Colleen believes it wonʼt be long before the club starts seeing the benefits.

Broadbeach Bowls Club, in conjunction with Tourism Queensland and Tourism Australia, is working with one of Chinaʼs largest tourism operators on a plan to bring more international visitors to the coast and club.

Club manager Colleen Gilbert is hopeful the plan will bring hundreds of Chinese visitors to Broadbeach each year.

“I hope that some time early in the new year we will see our first groups coming through.

“We will produce packages for travelling visitors to learn the game in groups and then, before returning to China, they will participate in a social game with club members,” she said.

“I think the sport will prove very popular with Chinese tourists who really want to visit the Gold Coast, but also want something more than spending time on the beach or shopping.”

A promotional video introducing the club and sport to the Chinese market was

Francis Ryan & Mitchell Mears

District gold for Goodna young gun Francis Ryan gave his Goodna clubmates something to smile about recently, with the 16-year-old clinching Cunninghamʼs junior singles crown for 2011. Ryan defeated Algesterʼs Mitchell Mears (12) in the thrilling title decider at Ipswich United Services Bowls Club. The duo were neck-and-neck for almost the entire game, before Ryan snuck ahead in the dying ends for a narrow twoshot win, 21-19. Cunningham secretary Bev Formby said the standard of bowls at this yearʼs championships was very high. “Over the two days thirteen juniors participated in the event and some of the

matches would not have looked out of place on the ABC bowls program,” Formby said. “It shows that our district is a breeding ground for future stars if this tournament is anything to go by. “All clubs in the district need to embrace junior members as they are the future of our sport.” Meanwhile in the Consolation Final Rosewood brothers Cohen and Logan Litfin went head-to-head for the title on their home turf at Ipswich United. After an equally tight match Cohen (15) came out on top, taking a three-shot win over his 16-year-old brother, 21-18.

Mt Gravatt Open Men’s Pairs Sectional Play: Saturday, October 22, 2011, & Sunday, October 23, 2011. Finals: Monday, October 24; Winning 14 teams from each Sectional Play. 3 Games 18 ends or 2hrs 20 min. Random draw each day. Games: 9.00am-11.20am; 12 noon-2.20pm; 2.50pm-5.10pm. Tea and coffee available prior to game; Lunch available with orders to be placed with bar manager by 8.45am.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $5,000 11 prizes in total — One prize per team Scoring: 2 points per end won; 10 points per game win; 5 points for a draw. No dead ends. Winners Runners-up Third place Fourth place Fifth place

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$80 per team with entry form. Return to Menʼs Nomination Box or Games Director, PO Box 34, MT GRAVATT. 4122. Contact Ted Read 07 3349 2367

Long wait finally over as Cairns bag Bendigo Bank Shield It may have taken almost a decade, but Cairns ladiesʼ long wait to clinch the Bendigo Bank Shield finally ended last month. The competition went down to the wire at West Cairns Bowls Club, with Tablelands out in front heading into the final round. However, Cairnsʼ girls were never far

behind and a bye to Tablelands in the last round gave the challengers the opportunity they needed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Cairns overhauled Mackay in their final match to lift the coveted title on 6½ + 138, just ahead of Tablelands on 6+36. Mackay took out third place on 3½ wins, followed by North Queensland and Tropical Far North.

Pictured: Cairnsʼ winning outfit — Back row from left: Lorraine Lyon, Secretary, Lois Ceely, Sue Rowe, Jenny Keeling, Captain, Naomi Corkill, President, Edna Parkes, Mary Neish, Helen Aumuller, Shirley Sampson, Margaret Thomson. Front Row- Francis OʼShea, Joy Baird, Pat Allsopp, Joan Carey, Dee Robertson, Lisa Mitchell.

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2011 Pine Rivers Junior Open and U15 Singles Pairs Classics On the new undercover greens — Open to both boys and girls

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Open winner $650 plus statuette Runner-up $350 plus statuette

Open winner $400 per team Runner-up $200 per team

U15 winner $350 plus statuette Runner-up $200 plus statuette

U15 winner $250 per team Runner-up $150 per team