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CONTENTS

Cover Phil Jackson from Gracemere – read more on p10

Volume 41 Issue 8

10 – Phil’s bounce back to bowls

8 – Have your say

12 – Our Juniors showcase Queensland skills at the Nugget

15 – Sandgate’s microbrewery idea

18 Brightening up Ferny Grove

28 Umpire Joan talks about marking

Local students showcase their artwork with a colourful mural

Ever wondered what a marker does?

20 What’s happening in Queensland clubs

33 Celebrating Cutheringa

Club news from our Queensland bowlers

Cutheringa turns 70

26 Gordonvale turns 90

34 COACH DENNIS ON POSITIVE THINKING

Big birthday bowls bash for Gordonvale

How controlling your mind helps your game

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From the President with BQ’s Peter Williamson

Bullying: Not to be tolerated in our sport.

Bullying is characterised by repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed at a person, or group of persons. It is well to remember we all want to enjoy the physical and social benefits our great sport affords. I ask all to think before they act. Actions of an individual or a group aimed at one person may be a joke but could be construed as bullying or harassment by another.

The Australian Human Rights Commission (1300 656 419) has a complaint handling service that may investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

The North vs South event is gaining momentum and will see the inaugural competition played in Townsville in early November.

BQ staff are continually being asked questions from club members re pennant promotion, relegation and who can play where and when. The person to see is the club secretary, who is a mine of information and will, I am sure have the answers to hand, or if not will know where to source the information required. As each district has their own conditions of play, BQ staff can only forward a member request to the club secretary or district secretary for them to answer.

On a brighter note I have been able to watch a few games played at zone level of Champion of Champions. The standard of play was very impressive, I will be keen to see all the zone winners in action.

Peter Williamson

BQ helps drought relief Bowls Queensland has presented Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, with $10,000 to go towards the Queensland Drought Appeal.

“This money will go directly to the farmers because the Queensland drought appeal is set up in a manner where the Queensland Country Women’s Association is administrating the fund,” Furner said.

“The money raised will be going out into the communities.

“We do appreciate the fact that people are supporting our farmers; some people are sending products and commodities out there and to some extent that is hurting some of the businesses.

“In this case money will be spent directly into the communities supporting both the farmers and businesses.

“It is one of the worst droughts we’ve had in living memory, where 57 per cent of the state is drought declared.

“That’s 23 shires or regions and another four of them are partially drought declared as well.

“Every cent helps and donations are tax deductible over $2, so I’m very pleased that Bowls Queensland are able to dig deep and we very much appreciate the support.”

Bowls Queensland president Peter Williamson said he is pleased to donate $10,000 on behalf of our clubs’ members to the Qld Drought Appeal.

“Some of those affected will be members of the bowling community, so it’s important to help our fellow Queenslanders who are doing it tough,” Peter said.

The Queensland Drought Appeal will remain open for at least three months.

Online Donations: www.qlddroughtappeal.com.au SMS donations: SMS drought to 0484 200 200 6 queensland bowler september 2018

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CEO REPORT with BQ’s Brett Wilkie valued up to $150 for membership QLD State Government Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019-2029 and/or registration fees. Round 12 will The State Government, following on close when all available vouchers are from the new National Sports Plan issued. If the voucher allocation is not are creating a strategy of their own reached, the round will close on Friday, and have asked Queenslanders to September 28th 2018. provide feedback. They are looking Secondary Schools Cup to develop the first ever “Sport and Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for Active Recreation Strategy” in QLD for hosting and sponsoring the QLD State the 2019-2029 period and are holding Secondary Schools Cup Finals on many sessions for people to attend August, 29-30. Thank you to our Bowls throughout the state. There is an online Australia RBM’s for assisting with this survey and they are encouraging everyone to give their feedback on what event and well done to clubs who is working well and what could be done have been active in running school better. I encourage bowlers to either programs at their venue. attend these sessions or complete the RBMs survey, so our sport has a voice.

Bowls Australia have been going Grants through the recruitment process to Get Playing Places and Spaces is now replace Andrew Howie (Southern QLD) open for applications and provides and Rachel Todd (Northern QLD). New funding for infrastructure development appointments will be commencing in so that more Queenslanders can the near future. be involved in sport and active QLD Multi Disability Championships recreation. Eligible organisations Good luck to all competing in the can apply for up to $150,000 (GST Multi-Disability State Championships exclusive). Organisations will need to contribute a minimum of 20 per cent to which will be held at the Chermside the total eligible project costs.

Bowls Club from September, 9 to 13. (this may finish on the 12th depending For more information about Get on entries received). Thank you to Playing Places and Spaces please the Brisbane City Council and State refer to the website at www.qld.

Government for supporting this event. gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/ getinthegame/getplaying and contact Australian Junior Championships your local Sport and Recreation office This event will be held at the Capalaba on 13 QGOV (13 74 68). The program Bowls Club from October, 3 to 5. Good closes at 5pm on Friday, September luck to our QLD team and also Breanna 28th 2018.

Pegg from Bundaberg who will be There is a new federal grant available representing a composite team. called the Community Infrastructure North vs South Grant. Funding can be sought for Preparations are underway for a North projects such as: Upgrades to playing versus South Challenge to be held in surfaces, Building and/or upgrading Townsville (November, 3-4). change rooms, improved sports lighting and safety lighting, solar Come and Try Month – October panels; and internal/external amenity Due to feedback from last year we have uplift etc. All of the details about the changed our come and try month to grant can be found here: October this year. Information packs www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_ have been sent to all clubs. Make sure and_funding/community_sport_ your club is on board and infrastructure_grant_program registers with this great promotion to try and get Round 12 of Get Started Vouchers is open. The program provides eligible new people into our clubs Queensland young people aged 5 to to try the game.

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Have your say!

The Honourable Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport invites you to a public consultation session on the future of sport and recreation in Queensland.

Share your ideas on: • supporting Queenslanders to be more physically active • maximising opportunities for elite success and our major sporting events and venues • ensuring jobs and economic growth for the sport and recreation industry Your input will help guide sport and recreation in our state for the next decade through the Queensland Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019-2029. Everyone is welcome.

Consultation sessions Date: Tuesday, 11 September 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Maryborough Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Rockhampton Date: Thursday, 13 September 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Logan Date: Tuesday, 18 September 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Mt Isa Date: Wednesday, 26 September 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Toowoomba Date: Thursday, 27 September 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Longreach Date: Tuesday, 9 October 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Cairns Date: Thursday, 11 October 2018 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Thursday Island Visit website: www.qld.gov.au/sportrecstrategy or email sportrecstrategy@hpw.qld.gov.au for more info.

Will Helensvale do it again?

The next BPL promises to be as enthralling as the last with the competition heading to one of the top clubs in the country. Club Pine Rivers will welcome the eight franchises once again from November, 13-16. The last instalment of the BPL, which took place across the ditch at Nae Nae in Wellington, New Zealand, saw Club Helensvale take out the $25,000 first place prize.

Nestled in the Brisbane North/Caboolture bowls region the club features state-of-the-art facilities including two magnificently roofed greens with two synthetic greens, allowing for play to continue under all conditions.

In 2010, Club Pine Rivers completed $6 million dollar renovations making it the one of the most established bowls and social venues in Brisbane and is a recipient of multiple ‘Queensland Bowls Club of the Year’ awards.

The BPL continues to grow in popularity with bowls fans and is helping to flip the perception of lawn bowls on its head with lightning quick matches, where results can be turned almost instantly in the high-energy, fast paced 70-minute matches.

Past winners: 2013 APL01 - Host: Brisbane - Winners: Brisbane Gold 2014 APL02 - Host: Brisbane - Winners: Murray Steamers 2015 APL03 - Host: Brisbane - Winners: NZ Blackjacks 2016 BPL04 - Host: Brisbane - Winners: Sydney Lions 2017 BPL05 - Host: Auckland - Winners: Sydney Lions 2017 BPL06 - Host: Brisbane - Winners: Sydney Lions 2018 BPL07 - Host: Wellington - Winners: Club Helensvale BPL07 Winners Club Helensvale

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Bouncing back

Gracemere Bowls Club may be a small club but it holds a wealth of skilled bowlers with club member Phil Jackson a testament to Gracemere’s pool of talent. He recently won the Champion of Champion Men’s Singles title for Central Queensland, which was no small feat as he had suffered a stroke only two and a half years earlier.

Prior to the stroke, Phil says he was a “lucky bowler” winning many titles to his credit.

Since the stroke he has had to relearn how to do the everyday things we all take for granted, such as walking and talking - even eating was a constant battle.

Throughout his recovery Phil had one main goal, which was to be able to bowl again.

Many months of rehab and hard work followed as he soldiered on through physical, speech and occupational therapy as he fought to reach his main goal.

Phil’s first roll-up was only six ends and by the end he was exhausted, his first carnival back took him weeks to get over as the fatigue he endured afterwards was harsh on his body.

However, with determination he stuck with it and this year has been a resounding success, starting with his win in the Annual Hook Anderson Carnival.

Phil went on to win the men’s A grade singles at Gracemere, as well as the annual Bill Green Memorial carnival.

Despite his hard work, Phil says he attributes his success following the stroke to those around him who supported him during his recovery.

“I’m really proud of what I’ve managed to achieve since the stroke,” Phil said.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my recovery, be it on the green or off, as without your help I would not have been able to get to where I am now.”

Phil says he thinks clubs should help support Stroke Awareness, as strokes do not discriminate and can strike anyone at any time.

To learn more about strokes and the symptoms please visit the Stroke Foundation website: www.strokefoundation.org.au

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Arm Bowlers return to Dalby

By Juliana McGahan

Dalby Bowls Club played host to the second Arm Bowlers games “west of the divide” in June and the event was blessed with sunshine, friendship and great bowls.

The games were once again set up to accept one non-arm bowler as lead and there were nine amongst the 60 players this year.

Now that extended ‘arms’ have come of age with the help of the BQ State Games held in April, there is more acceptance for those who would otherwise no longer be playing the game they love.

First place Gordon & Wendy Usher, Tom Kelly, Flora Farley Sponsor

The Dalby Games is set to become an annual event which includes players from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Roma and Taroom where players can meet up with last year’s friends and make new ones again this year.

All players were looking forward to a share of the $1,290 prize money on offer and although the weather was kind, the quality of play was fierce.

Prizes were shared between visitors and locals, with local team Gordon and Wendy Usher together with Tom Kelly to take first place honours.

Second place Roger Goodridge, Peter Wenham Sponsor, Steve Feeney, Ron Schofield.

Second place went to Roger Goodridge, Ron Schofield and Steve Feeney and no one was more surprised than Dalby team Lindsey and Josie Halling together with Robyn Hughes when they took out third place for the day. Lindsey’s team was a quick substitute and with Josie a new ‘arm’ user, they were just there for the ride and the experience.

Fourth prize went to Mick Cherry’s team from North Toowoomba.

Many thanks to our sponsors and the players who travelled long distances to enjoy the hospitality of Dalby.

Third place Peter Wenham, Robyn Hughes, Josie and Lindsey Halling.

Arm bowls coaching at Beenleigh Beenleigh Bowls Club recently finished a six-week arm bowling training clinic.

“It was terrific,” Beenleigh’s assistant games director Lawrie Andrews said.

“Jim Merrick from the Gold Coast District ran the clinic for us and what a huge success it was.

“Some 29 bowlers attended with 24 from our own club and the rest from Sapphire Gardens Club.

“The real good thing is that it keeps bowlers on the green longer, enjoying the game they love and keeps damage to the greens at a very low rate.

“Well done guys, you all came through with flying colours.

“I would recommend letting Jim Merrick have coaching clinics at your club if needed!” september 2018 queensland bowler 11

Queensland young guns secure Junior Nugget titles

Jake Rynne & Jessie Cottell

(July, 28-29)

Australia’s top youth talent converged on Tweed Heads Bowls Club for the prestigious 2018 Junior Golden Nugget, the 32-player strong field was trumped by Queensland’s Jake Rynne and Jessie Cottell who outclassed their opponents to claim this year’s boy’s and girl’s nugget titles.

Isaac Maughan in a 21-16 semi-final encounter which earned him his spot in the final against New South Wales’s Connor Freeman.

Club Helensvale’s Cottell took out the Junior Golden Nugget Girls Singles title in her last U18 event before turning 18, in a replay of the Australian Open U18 Girls Singles final where Cottell defeated Commonwealth bronze medallist Rebecca Rixon (Kawana) 25-9 in the final at Tweed Heads.

The Junior Nugget competition is an invitation only event renowned as a breeding ground for future champions, the 2018 competition featured 10 Queenslanders juniors including Nick Cahill (Across The Waves), Sean Gillis (Swifts), Kane Nelson (Belmont Services), Rebecca Rixon (Club Kawana), Caysee Wilson (Club Kawana), Zayah Morgan (Enoggera) & Isabelle Lawson (Enoggera).

“The Nugget is known as a very prestigious junior event and I’m very proud and privileged to have participated in this tournament for the past few years, and to win my last ever junior event is amazing, there are just no words,” Cottell said.

“I was hoping to back up the U18 Australian Open title with the Junior Golden Nugget title, I just never knew how incredible it would feel.”

North Toowoomba’s Jake Rynne faced an equally tough route to his boy’s title victory after he finished as the runner-up of his section with two wins out of the three games played in the sectional rounds.

His quarter-final battle saw him defeat section C’s winner Cooper Westcombe (VIC) 21-11; he then took on Tasmania’s 12 queensland bowler september 2018

The final proved to be a thriller for spectators who were treated to quality displays of bowling from both competitors, where Rynne managed to get the best of Freeman to win the final 25-21.

(July, 30 - August, 2)

Bowls fans packed out the Tweed Heads Bowls Club for the finals of the Golden Nugget, which is one of Australia’s most prestigious bowling events. The grand final was the culmination of four days of bowling for 24 of the best bowlers in the world.

As always, big names were on the billing with 14 Commonwealth Games medallists including Scotland’s Alex Marshall, Broadbeach’s Ryan Bester, New Zealand’s Jo Edwards and NSW’s Ellen Ryan.

Winners Kelsey Cottrell & Jeremy Henry

In the hunt for the women’s title, Kelsey Cottrell was unrelenting in her pursuit of victory. Cottrell squared off against Lynsey Clarke and won 25-19 in their semi-final contest; in the second leg of the semi Jo Edwards won with four shot victory (25-21) over Malaysian icon Siti Zalina Ahmad.

The women’s final between Cottrell and Edwards proved to be a hit with the fans, with Cottrell first to strike on the scoreboard and she remained one step ahead, while Edwards fought to keep herself in the game but was unable to catch up with Cottrell, who finished as the 2018 champion with a 25-18 victory.

“I am so pleased to have ticked off a long-time goal winning the Golden Nugget Singles at Tweed Heads and finally lifting that bridesmaid curse,” Cottrell said after the event.

The men’s final was a true battle of the goliaths with fivetime Commonwealth gold medallist Alex Marshall taking on Warilla’s resident legend Jeremey Henry. As expected, the game was tight with both players level on level scores a number of times throughout the game.

Scotland’s Marshall remained composed as he started to edge in front of Henry; it looked as if Henry was on the ropes against his opponent (who many consider the world’s greatest bowler), but Henry managed to persevere and get back into pole position as they went into the final end on 24-23.

Separated by just one shot, the crowd could feel the tension as Marshall delivered his final bowl which just missed its mark allowing Henry to pick up the shot needed to claim the silverware and win 25-23.

MASSIVE SALE of club equipment In preparation for the redevelopment of Tarragindi Bowls Club on Andrew Ave, Tarragindi, we are having a sale on greens items, plant and equipment and furniture and fixtures of the club house.

Items believed to be of high interest are: • Light Towers • Greens maintenance equipment • Irrigation • infrastructure • Green edging

For more details or to express interest please contact: Nathan Young | Tel: 07 3848 0796 Email: gm@yerongaservices.com.au september 2018 queensland bowler 13

Warming up to the benefits of stretching Are you stretching before games?

While bowls may be a low impact sport, players can still benefit greatly from stretching before a roll up.

Professor Tony Blazevich from Edith Cowan University’s School of Medical and Health Sciences in Western Australia says while stretching may not benefit the physical performance of elite athletes while playing it will help reduce the possibility of injury.

“The implementation of a stretching program will improve hip, knee and ankle mobility which helps provide a range of motion in players, which will allow them to move into the bowling position with more balance,” Professor Blazevich said.

“When flexibility is a problem, many bowlers tend to tilt their body a little to one side, reducing balance during the release phase.

“So flexibility is very important as well as being useful in daily life too!

“As far as stretching before bowls, I think it can also be useful as we age because we become stiffer due to the way our connective tissues change.

“Doing some stretching in the period before play perhaps just before the warm-up will acutely improve flexibility.

“In a low intensity game like lawn bowls, I’d expect five to 10 minutes of muscle stretching before play as well as in separate sessions outside of play to be of benefit to most players, both in the game and outside it.”

Professor Blazevich says his study of 20 athletes compared their running speed, agility and vertical jump height following a comprehensive warm-up that included different types of muscle stretching and they found that while the research indicated there were no performance benefits, athletes reported that they felt more prepared and confident after the warm-up.

“The perception of freedom of movement and this psychological effect can’t be understated,” he said.

“For this reason, static stretching may be a good idea before sports participation.

“And our results show that dynamic stretching can also be incorporated into a warm up without compromising their performance on the field, but it also doesn’t improve it in the way many thought.”

Could you be the new QBBA state coach?

What is the role?

State Coach for the Queensland Blind Bowls Association (QBBA)

How long would I be in the role for?

Three years (Until after 2021 Nationals & Worlds) What would the role entail?

As the state coach, you would be responsible for maintaining an inclusive and positive culture.

Help promote the sport of bowls for people with low vision, provide support, both on and off green to players and directors, so that they are encouraged and supported in reaching their own goals in bowls.

Develop and facilitate a performance development plan for QBBA bowlers and directors, at all skill levels and a high-performance plan for competitive members as well as conducting training ensuring the

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optimal development of players and directors.

As part of the role you would also chair the state selection committee and provide advice on the performance of players and directors. You would also attend all ABBA national titles and other events involving QBBA members where possible.

In this role, you would need to be selfmotivated to work as an individual and as part of a team and have the ability to travel to state and national events.

Technology skills are also necessary as you would be using programs like MS Word, Excel and email, still photography, video camera and video editing would also be desirable.

What skills and knowledge would I require?

You would need to hold a current Working with Children/Vulnerable People card, plus have a thorough understanding and knowledge of bowls.

A current First Aid Certificate would also be preferable.

You need to have a commitment to bowlers with low vision and blindness, you will also need advanced adaptive communication skills to work with low vision athletes and be capable of persevering when faced with slow progress.

For more information contact: QBBA secretary – Christine Henry Email - qldblindbowlers@gmail.com

What would be my remuneration?

It’s an unpaid voluntary role, however, your major travel costs and an allowance for some out-of-pocket expenses will be paid by QBBA.

NOTE: Low Vision and Blind bowlers play bowls at every level, which includes social games, club events, district, state, national and international championships.

A refreshing redevelopment The 104-year-old Sandgate Bowls Club hopes a proposed plan submitted to the Brisbane City Council to install a microbrewery and update the club will breathe new life into the beleaguered bowlo.

The club plans to install seven brew vats, a beer hall with bench-style seating for 96 people, an outdoor kids zone and an arbour with seating for 98 overlooking the two greens along Keogh St as part of a major refurbishment of the facilities.

The proposal given to the council would allow the club to produce beer three days a week and with no plans to can or bottle the beer it would be sold primarily to members and have limited distribution.

Sandgate’s chairman Ian Connell said the club had signed an agreement with Sandgate Brewing Company to upgrade the facility which he says will help make the club’s future more secure.

“The club was built back in the 70s and it has stayed that way ever since, so it isn’t overly appealing to new customers at the moment,” Connell said.

“We have about 110 members and if we keep on heading the way we are at the moment working voluntarily behind the bar and helping out, we could do it and stay profitable, but we could only do it for so long.”

The planned upgrade has helped reassure the club’s members following its forced closure on January, 9 after Sandgate RSL Memorial Club, from whom the club leased its facilities, went into voluntary liquidation.

“Our idea was initially put to the RSL Memorial Club but after its liquidation, we jumped on the wagon and approached the brewhouse people,” he said.

“As well as the beer aspect we’re also having a new kitchen installed so we’ll be serving great food and we’ll also have live music on some days.

“Sandgate is crying out for a decent, family friendly club and that’s what we will be.

“We will not have poker machines.”

The council has not yet given the final go ahead but community support has been positive and the club’s public consultation received no rejections.

However, there still remains a number of hoops the club must go through before they can turn their plans into reality. september 2018 queensland bowler 15

Australian Indoor Championships August, 20-23

Rebecca Van Asch

Indoor Singles Champions Aaron Teys and Rebecca Van Asch

Aaron Teys

Australian Jackaroos Rebecca Van Asch and Aaron Teys claimed the 2018 Australian Indoor Championships titles at Tweed Heads Bowls Club after four days of battle which culminated in a day of blockbuster finals

action on August, 23.

It was Van Asch’s second successive Indoors crown, to go along with her recent maiden Australian Open crown, while Teys claimed his first Indoors crown after progressing as far as the Semi-Finals in recent years.

Of the 10 Queenslanders in the competition only John Bain (Tweed Heads), Paul Staggard Jnr (Helensvale), Ryan Bester (Broadbeach), Stephen Halmai (South Sydney), Jessica Srisamruaybai (Tweed Heads) and Chloe Stewart (Tweed Heads) progressed into the round of 16.

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Pine Rivers’ Alex Murtagh, Robert Blanco, Adele Pershouse, Mary Geddes and Jane Bush were knocked out in the first round of the competition.

The round of 16 proved to be the biggest cull for the Queensland players with only Bester and Stewart left of the Queensland qualifiers, but in a big upset for the defending Australian Open Men’s champion Bester he was knocked out of the Championships by experienced West Australian bowler, Clive Adams.

Stewart secured Queensland’s only semifinal placing after she defeated New South Wales’ Samantha Noronha 2-0.

In the semi, Stewart went on to oust yet another NSW bowler from the competition, this time it was Raymond Terrace’s Genevive Delves and the 2-0 win allowed Stewart to ascend into the final to duel it out against Bowls Tasmania’s CEO Rebecca Van Asch.

The final proved to be a tight affair with Van Asch getting in front with a 9-1 win in the first set, Stewart struck back 9-4 in the second set to throw the game into a tie-breaker situation but the seasoned Van Asch looked cool and collected as she won the final set of the women’s competition 5-0.

We’re doing it for Danno Clive Adams who had been one of the crowd favourites since the beginning of the competition dedicated his efforts in the Indoor to Daniel ‘Pup’ Patterson whose life was tragically cut short in a miningrelated truck driving accident late on August, 15.

Vale Daniel Patterson A life cut short - Daniel Patterson

Chloe Stewart

The men’s final proved to be equally thrilling with the man who vanquished Bester taking on young gun Aaron Teys in the final, Adams started off on the back foot with Teys first to get a score on the board and struggled to catch up with the Warrilla bowler who steamed on to victory.

“I’m absolutely stoked, still a little bit shaky to be honest,” Teys said about his win.

“It was a great final, Clive is an absolute credit to himself he played brilliantly the whole competition.

“I was just lucky enough to have a couple of opportunities to go my way.”

“It’s been amazing and Aaron played so well in that second set,” Adams said.

“I’d just wanted to send a message home to WA, we’ve been doing it for Danno and we’ve been trying our best, we came up just short but I’m pretty proud.

“Hopefully we put a smile on the faces of people back at home because they needed it.”

Patterson, 28, was fatally injured at work when his Haulpak truck veered off the road at Rio Tinto’s Channar iron ore mine in Paraburdoo, at approximately 11.00pm.

Patterson was a popular member of Cambridge Bowling Club and unquestionably one of Western Australia’s top current state representatives, having notched up 66 appearances since making his debut in 2012 as the state’s 169th capped male player.

He was an inaugural member of WA’s National Training Centre Squad, from 2012 to 2014.

Heartbreakingly, Patterson and wife Lauren welcomed their first child into the world just three months ago, after being married only a year earlier.

Bowls WA Chief Executive Officer Ken Pride publicly paid tribute to Patterson via The West Australian.

“There will be no one really who plays bowls in WA and doesn’t know him,” Mr Pride said.

“Daniel was an energetic, outgoing, vibrant young man; he was just full of life.

“He really was one of those characters, when he walked into the room the place lit up.”

Bowls Australia Chief Executive Officer Neil Dalrymple also expressed his sadness upon learning of the news.

“On behalf of Bowls Australia and the entire bowling community, we express our deepest condolences and extend our thoughts to the entire Patterson family.

“Daniel was such a great personality on and off the green, and will be sorely missed.

“He was an exceptional young bowling talent, who played regularly at the Australian Sides Championship, and the sport in WA is certainly now poorer due to his passing.”

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Ferny Grove’s ew l ook

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The Ferny Grove Bowls Club recently received a spruce up thanks to its neighbours at the Ferny Grove State High School who added a touch of colour to a formerly dreary front entrance dogged by the club’s unsightly air conditioning units.

John O’Shea, Zoe Porter, Bailey Muir, Grace Bailey, Megan Reid, Sophie Christison.

Ferny Grove’s board director, John O’Shea, said the artwork has made a marked difference to the club’s aesthetic and has been well received by its members.

“We received a grant from the Brisbane City Council to install new air conditioning in an area which used to house an old and rusted shipping container which held old kegs,” O’Shea said.

We decided to clean it up and do something different with the space so we got in contact with the school.” O’Shea said.

“The school was very receptive and they sent down the school’s art teacher Zoe Porter, who thought it was great idea and we took it from there.

“We’re really happy with the effort the students have put into it and the club is really appreciative of the fantastic work done.”

Erika Baulch, Megan Reid, Grace Bailey, Emma Kilroy, Sophie Christison, Charlotte Harris, Kaylah Clark, Georgia Heath, Cobi-Lee Yow-Yeh, Jared Wallace, Kaila Komeda.

The mural took the school’s year 12 art students around 10 hours to complete spread over four weeks of classes under Porter’s supervision.

“John contacted us and invited us to come and paint the area and fortunately we were doing a unit on murals and street art, so the students had already been designing for that,” Porter said.

“We thought it was the perfect opportunity to get involved in the local community and do something in the real world.”

Year 12 student Grace Bailey said the project had been a lot of fun and had given both her and her classmates the chance to do public art which will be seen by many people.

“It was good to be able to do the artwork on a big scale, instead of just working in our small art books,” Bailey said.

“It’s nice to see the mural finished now and we’re all really thankful John gave us the opportunity to take part in it.”

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Erika Baulch, Megan Reid, Grace Bailey, Emma Kilroy, Sophie Christison, Georgia Heath, Cobi-Lee Yow-Yeh, Kayla h Clark, Kaila Komeda, Charlotte Harris, Jared Wallace, Elian Irvin.

Queenslanders give our coach a warm welcome

By Dennis O’Toole

Darling Downs hotshots reunite 20 years on

By Mick Cherry

Players from the 1998 and 2001 winning Darling Downs team staged a 20th-anniversary reunion to celebrate their wins in the Queensland District Sides Championships.

The four leads in 1998, Des Hamblin, John Mcgregor, Mick Cherry and Doug Young had all been Downs singles champions, but were happy to lead.

Coll Hall led his team of McGregor, Clyde Dixon and Mark Argent to 12 straight victories.

In 1998, Jason Grundon began to mark his team’s touchers alphabetically, after passing Z and starting again, he realised he had marked over 30 touchers by his team in one game.

The compatibility of these teams and reserves was incredible, we thought we could beat anybody, however, the format was changed, so winning again in 2001 was really cool!

Noel Head, Coll Hall, Ross Phoenix, Mark Argent, Jason Grundon and Chris Kiepe all went on to collect state titles and representative spots on the Queensland team, with Brett Wilkie going on to represent Australia.

The most popular story of the night was of Michael Brown jumping on his hat after Brett Wilkie played an impossible resting toucher for a six shot turn around with one end left to play.

Michael had five within six inches, so the hat copped it.

Sincere thanks to North Toowoomba Bowls Club, for providing the venue, and all the facilities at no cost.

Special thanks to Lisa, Kiwi, Julie and Steve, for the wonderful meal.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of being part of the Bowls QLD State Coaching Committee is to be able to attend Assessment and Skills Courses in Regional Queensland.

I have had great pleasure in visiting Meandarra (Western Queensland), North Toowoomba and Gympie.

Each area has its own very distinctive qualities that make you warm to Queenslanders in general.

Meandarra with its natural honesty and acceptance of the fun part of being alive. They expressed appreciation that Bowls Qld actually spent time at their great club and supplied great enthusiasm throughout the programs.

North Toowoomba Coaches Course was one of the better ones I’ve been involved in. All participants contributed with active questions and general appreciation in doing the different aspects contained in the course.

Albert Bowls Club in Gympie also produced a wonderful atmosphere where all the people involved accepted me as part of the Bowls Qld. Skills Training Program and, for their part, portrayed an amazing amount of skill and understanding.

I would like to express my appreciation to all of the clubs for looking after me, in particular Lyn McDonald at Meandarra Bowls Club, Mick Cherry at North Toowoomba Bowls Club and Rick Wadrop at Albert Bowls Club.

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THE 1998 WINNERS - rear from left: Gavin Pfeffer, Ross Phoenix, Jason Grundon, Mick Ross; middle: George Coutts, Allan Kiepe, Geof Patava, Col Hall, Mark Argent, Mick Cherry; front: Des Hamblin, Dave Moore, Doug Young, John McGregor, Ron Henry. Absent: Clyde Dixon.

Celebrating the first win for the Downs after 36 years (Queensland Bowler magazine, June 1998)

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Barkala Cup day at Woodgate

By Woodgate Bowls Club president, Robbie Byrnes Woodgate Bowls Club plays host to the yearly influx of southern visitors escaping the cold winter months for our sunny Queensland weather. To encourage friendships and promote visitor support, the club runs extra tournaments and a full week of bowls in July.

The biggest draw card is the annual Barkala Cup contest held on the first Sunday in August. For a few months each year, southern bowlers from Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia become local caravan park residents who challenge their Woodgate counterparts for the cup.

Beginning in 1982, this year’s competition saw a fiercely fought tiebreaker to decide the 18 all deadlock.

With 128 bowlers on superb ocean view greens, a great spectacle of southern uniforms played against the local club shirts.

100 years for Mount Morgan!

Mount Morgan Welfare will celebrate their 100th birthday on Sunday October,14 with a game of bowls which will be followed by a dinner and celebrations. All are welcome.

Family scoops triples champs award Congratulations to the Maranoa Division Triples Champions 2018, John Hammond (Snr), Jake Hammond (10yrs) and Robert Hammond (Skip).

“A great achievement from the Hammond family, especially young Jake who only paid his membership the day before,” Roma president Greg Caletti said.

Woodgate won the cup and the winner was announced at the club dinner held after the tournament.

Rob Gould from Golden Square Club in Bendigo organised the visitors’ team and local games’ director, Ross Weir did a great job coordinating the sides to ensure the day ran smoothly.

Allan Morris from Woodbury Club in Bendigo, has been a consistent visitor to Woodgate and has played in the cup for 27 years.

With a remarkable achievement and not to be outdone, Woodgate Club icon Rob Royan has proudly played in every event since its inception in 1982.

Whilst the challenge is keenly contested, the camaraderie that exists between the visiting teams and Woodgate Club has enabled many friendships to be formed.

Allan Morris (Woodbury Club Bendigo) and Rob Royan (Woodgate Club)

Southern visitors (left) and Woodgate members (right)

Chinchilla honours life member Chinchilla Bowls Club recently recognised one of its own during one of its biggest events of the year.

Life member Des Obst, who has been involved with the club since 1977, was completely surprised when the weekend competitors gathered to unveil a new sign.

The sign named the green he stood on - the green he’s spent decades tending after him.

“It’s a bit of a shock actually; I didn’t expect it, probably didn’t deserve it,” Mr Obst said.

“I had no idea, not the slightest clue.

“You just do these things for clubs, these sorts of things never enter into your head.”

Club chairman Jim Donnelly said fellow member Gary Reardon thought of the idea and the entire board loved it.

“Everyone was just like ‘absolutely why didn’t we think of this before’ and it’s been a bit of a mission to keep it a secret because we really wanted it to be a surprise for him,” Mr Donnelly said.

“It took several months to put it together... it was priceless to see his reaction actually.”

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The Woodgate Bowls Club and community would like to thank the visitors for coming to our shores and we look forward to seeing them all again next year.

Mr. Donnelly said too often people were only recognised after they’d passed away and it was important to ensure Mr. Obst knew how much he was respected.

“I just wanted him to see that his lifetime of work was appreciated and he needed to know about it while he’s around,” he said.

“He’s just given so much to the club.

“These are the best greens in the district.

“We’re pretty proud of that, and it’s because of him.

“I just thank him; I can’t thank him enough for what he’s done.”

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Sean and Dee going for back-to-back title

By Charmayne Sleeman Congratulations to Sean Ingham and Dee Robertson who won the district mixed pairs zone playoff on August, 19 at Capalaba 23 - 10.

Sean and Dee have won back-toback district mixed pairs zones, and will contest the Queensland mixed championships on October, 6-7 for their back-to-back title.

This is a fabulous result and achievement for these two outstanding bowlers.

Downs Ladies win Quad Masters

By Joyce McGeorge The Quad Masters is played annually between Cunningham District, Gateway District, Brisbane District and Downs District. This year it was played at the Algester club and the Downs Ladies were successful again this year, after winning in 2017 too.

Back: Dawn Allison, Judy Slattery, Del Clark, Kay Jenkins, Joy Pauli, Julia Allen-Best, Sue McManus, Jan Thomas, Debbie Petersen, Theresa Thomas, Gwynneth Russell. Middle: Jan Leerentveld, Margaret Podmore, Val Mahony, Brenda Shea, Jan Baldock. Front: Karen Livingstone, Lorraine Blaine, DDLBA President Bonnie, Margaret Morris

Roma’s Open Fours

(August, 4-5) Roma Bowls Club’s Open Fours Carnival attracted 28 teams from as far away as Gold Coast, Brisbane, Emerald, Pomona and Lightning Ridge.

The annual carnival ran over two days and offered a total prize money pool of $5,500.

This year’s winners were Roma’s John Hammond Jnr, his father Robert Hammond (Skip) and Cunnamulla’s Todd Brain and Ricky Brain.

Roma’s president Greg Caletti said the carnival had been a tremendous success.

Chinchilla bowls carnival a runaway success

By Peter Rookas The annual Chinchilla Bowls Club Men’s Carnival was conducted just recently and proved an outstanding success.

Bowlers from all over South East Queensland and from many parts of Western Queensland converged on what is affectionately known as Queensland’s “Friendliest Town” for three days of bowling and the $4,000 prize money on offer.

A capacity field for the Pairs on Friday kick-started the carnival with the Sunshine Coast combination of Ken Laverty (Kawana) and Charlie Neve (Bribie Island) taking the $400 major share of the prize money.

Saturday’s start to the Men’s Fours 2-day carnival saw white frosts cover the greens and surrounds with a -3°C temperature recorded.

Brilliant sunshine and blue skies soon after saw bowlers take to the greens for the first three sections of play.

By day’s end, there were 10 or more teams still in contention for the major prize money going into Sunday’s final two sections.

Another frosty start (this time it was -4°C) and the renowned ‘morning Sunday round’ did little to separate the leading teams and in the end, it was aggregate points and margins that finally split the two teams that finished on five wins and no losses.

The champion Tara team of Matt Prain and the Smith boys (Joel, John & Jim) clawed their way to the top with the barest margin and three points to the better of the Bob Cook led Chinchilla team.

“A big congrats to Grinder aka Robert Hammond and his team on their first placing, well deserved.”

The Ashley Harris (Gayndah) team with four wins and one loss, with Graham ‘Bogga’ Kath (North Toowoomba) playing a key role, took out third place.

The entire field of 30 teams (120 players) heaped praise on the Chinchilla Club for their outstanding greens, country hospitality, scrumptious food and the wonderful members who helped out, plus of course, the bar staff who kept the hydration of all bowlers at a reasonable level!

All of the players vowed to return in 2019 to do battle again.

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First place Joel Smith, John Second place Greg Cook, Third place Kevin Putney, Smith, Jim Smith, Matthew Dean Bein, Bob Cook, Travis Geoff Gill, Graham Kath, Prain.

Lawton (Charleville) Ashleigh Harris

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“On behalf of the committee I would like to thank all the players that attended,” Caletti said.

“The camaraderie was fantastic and there wasn’t one complaint all weekend.

First place: Charlie Neave & Ken Laverty

Second place: Joe Thompson & Les Clarkson

Third place: Brad Fiedler & Allan Young

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Well Done WOOMBYE!

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Goldie 7s Grand Final – Lucky 7s def Magnificent 7s

By Steph Retchless The newly started Saturday Goldie 7s players’ competition is made up of two teams of pairs (three bowls) and one of triples (two bowls). Each team must have at least one player from either group.

By Pam Cranney Another successful day of competitive bowls was held at Woombye Bowls Club in July, with 96 Sunshine Coast women competing in our Ladies Fiesta Fours.

Congratulations to our overall winners (with two wins plus 33), a combined team from Mooloolaba, Club Maroochy and Caloundra - Neeta Chant (skip), Mary Geary, Desley Williams and Shirley Cornish. Shirley was very happy with the win as it was her first in competitive bowls, after bowling for just 18 months. Mary spoke on behalf of her team and thanked Woombye Bowls Club for the great efforts in putting on such a successful day.

Well done, also, to our runners up- a Pelican Waters team with our new district president Loretta Searchfield, Gail Smith, Rosalie Green and Merle Joyce (skip).

Many compliments came from bowlers on our great greens, food, raffle prizes and friendship, which is what we strive for, even though we are only a small hinterland club.

A big thank you to our members who helped and donated both raffle prizes and yummy food for which we have a reputation. Also, thanks to our hard-working green keeper, Geoff Steele, for preparing greens which are amongst the best on the coast.

Over 70 women have competed in 2018 with many among them being working women or students. This year, the finals were played August, 18 and it was a great atmosphere of likeminded women playing a sport they all love.

The event was massively popular with all players, with some suggesting that it was a better competition than pennant as it was full of laughter and cross-rink friendships.

It is hoped, and I would say a reality, that next year will be bigger and better with increased prize money to reflect the value the players have given to the event.

Well done to the winners this year were the Lucky 7s while the Magnificent 7s were runners-up, third place went to the All Sorts and fourth place to the Tartan Tarts.

Thank you to sponsors Musgrave Hill Bowls Club (the event is played at Musgrave Hill) and GCTDLBA.

The winners—(L-R) Neeta Chant(skip), Desley Williams, Shirley Cornish and Mary Geary--- with our sponsor, Heather Marshall from Niagara and Jeanette Morrow, Woombye Ladies President.

Runners Up---- (L-R) Rosalie Green, Loretta Searchfield(SCDLBA President), Merle Joyce(skip) and Gail Smith—with Heather and Jeanette.

Many thanks go to our sponsor, Heather Marshall from Niagara, who gave several tired bowlers some of her specialised massages during the day as well as doing the presentations.

Thank you too to the umpires who helped out on the day.

Congratulations to all bowlers who attended and competed in good spirits with friendly rivalry. Our next big day is a Mixed Seafood event on Sunday September, 23. For details, please phone our club on our NEW number 5294 5245 after 3pm.

Sisters take out district pairs title Winners Lucky 7s: Serena Matthews, Joan Tennant, Jo Stockdale, Gail Waitai, Cheryl Heaps, Lolita Treasure & Vicki Day

Runners up Magnificent 7s: Sue McKenzie, Stephanie Retchless, Georgia White, Jessie Cottell, Michaela Baley-Nelson, Chloe Stewart, Dee Robertson and GCTDLBA representative Helen Espe

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Congratulations to sisters from Club Mooloolaba, Barbara Townsend and Carol Azzopardi won the 2018 Sunshine Coast District Pairs in a thrilling final 24-15 against two of their Mooloolaba clubmates, Judy Murry and Leona Johnson.

Barbara Townsend & Carol Azzopardi

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Bagara scoop up two Zone 6 titles

The 20+ Club

Despite the tough opposition Bargara Bowls Club faced at the women’s Champion of Club Champions Zone 6 finals at Diggers Memorial Bowls Club in Rockhampton, Bargara walked away with a win in the singles and fours disciplines and will now head to the state finals in October.

By Hazel Ensbey In 2017 the South Tweed Ladies Club honoured some of our bowlers who had been continuous bowling members for 20 years or more. This became the 20+ Club. The club currently includes Mavis Rigney who is a foundation member of 43 years, Shirley Carroll (22 years), Hazel Ensbey (22 years), Sally Hickman (27 years), Maureen Hubbard (20 years), Sue Johnston (20 years), Dot Larsen (patroness 34 years), Dell O’Neil (31 years), Norma Munns (matriarch 33 years), Connie Stephens (21 years not in photo), Marj Storey (34 years), Bev Wheatley (28 years), Daphne Spicer (37 years not in photo).

In 2018 two more women joined the “Club” Joan Reid (20 years) and Pauline Howlett (20 years).

This we feel is a great achievement even to our matriarch who is still bowling at over 90 year of age.

The photo was taken in 2017.

Tulu Chippendale, Chris Long, Adele

The singles victory was claimed Pershouse, team manager Julie McInally, Jenny Hearn

by Adele Pershouse who had a comfortable win over Yeppoon and Victoria Park, Pershouse then skipped the fours to win two close games against Port Curtis and Diggers Memorial.

“It was a great effort by all our girls and we wish them good luck as the head to the state finals in October,” Bargara Women’s president Julie McInally said.

“It goes to show we have a real depth of talent up north and at our club, they have really done themselves and their club proud.”

East Bundy’s new development

By John Wainwright It gives me great pleasure informing you of a recent major development to our club facilities.

A band of loyal and energetic volunteers recently installed a storage/watering/irrigation system for our two greens. This required a considerable amount of time and effort.

The installation of this system will provide us with better greens, reduced water costs and a reduction in volunteer workloads. This could not have been achieved without the efforts of some volunteers.

The band of volunteers was led by Jakey Jacobsen, Owen Stephenson and your indefatigable el presidenté Peter Ey. The team was ably supported by; Fino, Don Jensen, Brian Flynn, Col McArthur, Jeff Barnes, Col Ingstrom, Bill Brown, Len Bauer, Dennis Oliva, Rob Macham and Dave Finucane.

TEXAS JUNIORS COME TOGETHER WITH DOWNS JUNIORS

By Joyce McGeorge

Four young people from Texas have shown interest in learning to play the sport of lawn bowls and and have been given support and tuition from more experienced local bowlers. Phil Pianta initiated a visit to Toowoomba on August, 4 to meet other juniors and to test their new-found skills against some of the Downs juniors.

The purpose of this visit was to keep these Texas juniors motivated and enjoy the game while maintaining momentum in developing more skills. All players along with some of their parents came to Drayton Bowls club where they played a game under the guidance of club coach, Kay Jenkins and Margaret Morris, who was later joined by Julia Allen-Best, a former Bowls Queensland Championship junior and now a member of the under 25 squad. Julia, who already tutors eight juniors from the south-east corner, gave one-on-one assistance to these enthusiastic junior bowlers.

At the completion of play, all went indoors and Julia spoke of her goal to establish a Junior Academy on the Downs and contact details were exchanged for this ongoing support and coaching.

Back row: Samantha Ritchie, Cameron Ritchie, Julia Allen-Best, Noah McGill. Front row: Tyler Krauss, Leshenta Warren, Ruben Ward, Kane Mulhearn

The Texas juniors said they were pleased to meet other young bowlers of similar playing ability while having fun but still being competitive and focusing on particular aspects of the game.

Reciprocal visits on a regular basis are now in the pipeline with the Downs juniors travelling to Texas next. How good is it to see junior bowlers coming into our sport in the small country town of Texas. september 2018 queensland bowler 23

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Butterflies fly to victory at Weipa

By Fraser Maguire Teams from around Australia travelled from far and wide to take part in Weipa’s famous Two Day Ladies Pairs which featured a total of $20,000 in prize money.

Weipa Bauxite Classic

By Fraser Maguire The 20th annual Weipa Bauxite Classic attracted 28 teams from across Australia, who were drawn to the two-day tournament (Aug, 11-12) by the friendliness of the club and the allure of $30,000 in prize money from the competition’s sponsor Goodline.

The women put on a great show with some fantastic bowls played over the weekend.

The previous Friday, the Lightning 2-bowl pairs sponsored

by Queensland Country Credit Union was held and won by skip Colin Hayes (Toowoomba) with Matty Andrews (Weipa) leading.

After three rounds of play by the Saturday evening, five teams remained undefeated.

The first day of the Buaxite Classic saw six teams remain undefeated. Leading the group was ‘Nanango Cabs’ skipped

by David Pearce’s team of Adam Johnson (Mackay), Jeff Gees (Nanango) and Gary Dan (Gympie).

Day two was the decider, and ‘Straight Shooter’ (Maggie Wagstaff & Tamaine King) with ‘Rindy’s Rebels’ (Rita Price & Jayne Johnstone) were the local sides to progress through to day two.

However, it was the visiting team ‘The Butterflies’ consisting of Marlin Coast’s Christine Scott and Janette Ward, who were the final victors in the end.

Harvey Bay’s Jacinta Weir and Narrell Bennet (Thursday Island) came in second with their team ‘T.I Coconuts’, while ‘Krackatinnie’ played by Broadbeach duo Dee-Anne Robertson and Helen Almuller finished third place.

The ‘Mareeba Gals’ played by Sue Brady & Carmel De Zen finished fourth and were followed by ‘Rindy’s Rebels’ in fifth place.

Day two saw second placed ‘Sydney Hills’ skipped by Graeme Drabsch and his teammates Uwe Bendt, Ray Hill and Bob Smart beat the ‘Dirty Dingos’ by a 32-shot margin to give themselves this year’s title with six wins and 89.

In second place were ‘The Hookers’ consisting of skip Scott Maclachlan (Victoria Point), Colin Hayes North (Toowoomba), Matt Bell (Helensvale) & Graham Kath (North Toowoomba), who had made a good run of it but lacked points in the 5th round only winning by two to finish on six wins and 75 shots.

In third place were ‘Lick my bowls’ skipped by Ben Moore (Weipa) and featured Allen Muller (Edmonton), Don Lawton (Cairns) and Mossman’s Simon McGovern who also finished on six wins but held a margin of 48.

Bauxite Classic winners Graeme Drabsch, Uew Bendt, Ray Hill and Bob Smart.

Second place ‘The Hookers’ Graham Kath (North Toowoomba), Matt Bell (Helensvale), Colin Hayes (North Toowoomba) and Scott Maclachlan (Victoria Point).

Third place ‘Lick my bowls’ Allen Muller (Edmonton), Simon McGovern (Mossman), Don Lawton (Cairns) and Ben Moore (Weipa).

Yungaburra goes pink!

The Yungaburra Bowls Club joined in the fundraiser “Let’s Turn Pink” on July, 21 & 22 for The McGrath Foundation, so that the Atherton Tablelands can have a nurse on the Atherton Tablelands to care for breast cancer patients.

The whole country town turned pink to help raise more than $26,000. The club turned pink on July, 21 and started the afternoon off with a sausage sizzle followed by a game of bowls.

Yungaburra club held a $100 raffle and a sponsored raffle with a bottle of rum and a $50 note as the prize.

“There was a lot of activity within the town all weekend including a Rock ‘n’ Roll Ball at the Community Hall.

“We were excited and very proud to be part of this fundraiser,” Yungaburra women’s president Kay Hogan said.

“It was a wonderful achievement for a small town on the Atherton Tablelands.”

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News from Northern Queensland 5D Shield

The annual 5D Shield, thought to be the largest women’s bowls competition in Far North Queensland, was won by North Queensland this year.

There’s no stopping Kevin

By Rachel Mulcahy

Hosted by the Mossman Bowls Club from July, 16-20, the sought after 2018 trophy was played for by Far North QLD, Tablelands, Cairns, North QLD and Mackay women’s districts.

Vying for top honours the five divisions played three games of 18 ends a day over the five days of competition and featured the best female bowlers from as far south as Sarina.

This year’s runner-up was Cairns.

It is not every day you get to meet someone who is 88-years-old and still actively bowling, and yet not driving, able to read the newspaper or watch TV.

Now, two years on, after consultation with Bowls Australia to ensure the light was approved for use, Kevin is loving the game as much as ever!

I want to introduce you to Kevin Ollett.

Kevin’s skip carries the stand from end to end and places it near the jack, then turns the light on when it is Kevin’s turn to bowl.

Kevin is a member of the South Townsville Bowls Club in North Queensland.

Christmas in July

Babinda Bowls Club host Christmas in July with a fantastic turn out of bowlers who enjoyed a roll on the green followed by Christmas inspired lunch.

Kevin still bowls weekly, on a Wednesday afternoon with his mates.

He is able to do this with the help of a small light attached to a stand that is placed near the jack and some very helpful friends and fellow bowlers.

Two years ago, Kevin attended his regular optometrist appointment to check on his declining eyesight and was told he had less than two per cent of his vision.

There are many reasons why this could have had a negative effect on Kevin’s life and ultimately stop him from bowling, but luckily for Kevin, his optometrist had other ideas.

He suggested that Kevin purchased a light that he could attach to a stand, which would assist and guide him as to where the jack was and therefore allow Kevin to continue to participate in a game he loves.

Kevin delivers his bowl, then uses a pair of binoculars so he can see how he went as well as check where his teammate’s and opposition’s bowls are.

“I no longer play competitive bowls, but I play each week at the club’s social afternoon and I’m so thankful that I still have the opportunity to play and enjoy my bowls,” Kevin said.

This showcases just one of the reasons why bowls is considered such an inclusive sport for people of all ages, abilities and experience.

It doesn’t matter if your sight isn’t what it used to be or your back or knees aren’t what they used to be, you can still play!

It also showcases that bowls is important not only for people’s physical health, but their mental health and social well-being.

Being part of a club, attending a place where you can meet your friends and play a game you love, will always have a positive impact on day-to-day life and give you something to look forward to.

RBM - CENTRAL QLD Wade Mutzelburg 0429 442 818 wmutzelburg@bowls.com.au september 2018 queensland bowler 25

90 years

of bowls in Gordonva le On July, 7 Gordonvale Bowls Club celebrated its 90th anniversary with a birthday bash for the club, which featured a day of bowling packed with 64 bowlers who enjoyed a roll-up followed by an afternoon tea.

The club’s history spans all the way back to November 11, 1926 when a meeting was held at the Mulgrave Hotel to discuss the formation of a bowls club in Gordonvale.

Several prominent members of the Gordonvale community attended the meeting presided over by Mr C Butler, where they decided to try and get the corner allotment adjacent to the hotel and charge an entrance fee of one pound and one shilling.

A second meeting of the Gordonvale Bowling Club was held on April 27, 1927 which led to a letter being sent to the lands department asking when the land in question would be put up for sale.

The response was the land would be submitted for sale on May, 3, Mr Butler and Mr Tom Jones (future president of the club) were elected to attend the sale and go to the extent of £1,000 for the property and purchase it in the name of the “Gordonvale Bowling Club”. The sale was successful and construction of the club began in 1927 with the official opening day set to be held on January 28, 1928.

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The opening was a grand occasion hosted with 350 guests hosted by the then president Mr Tom Jones and his wife and Mulgrave Mill chairman of directors Mr AJ Draper opened the new green.

Mr Jones hoisted the flag which was not unusual for the president to do at that time and Mrs Collins who was the wife of the Cairns mayor at the time was invited to deliver the first bowl.

The Men’s Club operated until 1938, before they decided they would allow women to play bowls on Tuesday and Saturday.

The current club house was opened on November 12, 1966 by Mr W C Griffin MBE. In May 2004, the amalgamation of both the women’s club and the men’s club was accepted and women finally became full members of the Gordonvale Bowls Club.

The club is now managed by a board of management which consists of men and women who get voted in by current full members at the annual general meeting.

“Many great bowlers have been associated with the club over the years and you will see their names on our honour board,” life member Linda Owens said.

“It includes both men’s and women’s presidents, life members and winners of club championships.

“We like to celebrate our club’s founding members who worked so hard and tirelessly in years gone by so that we may enjoy a game of lawn bowls as it is today.”

Planning an event? Here’s what you need to know now There are many reasons why a bowls club might hold an event, including for fundraising, charity, publicity or annual tradition. It is now becoming more common for clubs to utilise their space by hosting community markets or opening a pop-up bar somewhere on the premises not usually used for that purpose, such as a carpark or beside a bowls green.

A successful event will require many hours of effort and planning by the club management and members. We can take a load off by giving you some tips about applying for a liquor permit, so you can focus on the rest:

1 Plan ahead

Bowls clubs may apply for a permit to sell liquor for a specific ‘one-off’ event, whether or not they already hold a liquor licence. However, the process may vary slightly depending on where the event is held and any existing liquor licences relating to that area.

If a club plans to hold an event where liquor will be sold, it must obtain a permit from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR). The permit required is a Community Liquor Permit (CLP) and it can only be issued to an individual over the age of 18 on behalf of a non-proprietary club, organisation or association. A person or commercial operation cannot obtain a permit to make money for themselves.

The application for the CLP must be lodged at least 21 days in advance of the event, or

it will not be processed. We recommend taking steps to make this application well before the event to allow sufficient time to process the application, provide any additional requirements and obtain the OLGR approval.

2 Identify your venue

(exceeding 200 square metres in total), large expected attendance (more than 2,000 persons), post-midnight trading, entertainment that may cause disturbance in the locality or any other reason considered to have the potential to cause concern to the OLGR.

If your club does not already have a liquor licence, then you may make application for a CLP in relation to your clubhouse, greens or another venue of your choosing.

The organisers of a high risk event must submit a detailed Event Management Plan outlining specific criteria set out by the OLGR in relation to the event.

However, if your club already has a liquor licence, the position is slightly different. The OLGR will not issue a CLP in relation to an area that is already licensed. Therefore, if the event is to be held at a licensed clubhouse, for example, additional applications may be required, depending on what type of event is planned and what rights are already available under the existing liquor licence.

4 Understand your obligations

If your venue is a public place (such as a park) or an area controlled by Council, then you should seek Council co-operation as soon as possible in the planning process.

3 Evaluate your risk level

Consistent with the goal of ‘harm minimisation’, additional steps must be taken if an event exhibits any ‘high risk’ factors and as a result is considered a ‘high risk’ event.

High risk factors for an event include a large area for consumption of liquor

When planning an event, there should be an active effort by those involved to plan thoroughly, seek expert advice and accept responsibility for your obligations.

Early in the planning stages, you should seek the co-operation, involvement and assistance of appropriate experts, the OLGR, the Queensland Police Service and your relevant local council. This will go a long way to ensuring that your event runs smoothly, and is remembered as a successful fundraiser for your bowls club and the community.

AUTHORS Curt Schatz MANAGING PARTNER and Scott Vanderwolf SOLICITOR

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Umpire with Joan Brotherton

What does a marker do?

I have been requested to write an article on marking as a good marker can enhance a game whilst a bad marker can ruin a game.

Markers are crucial officials with clearly defined duties which are listed under Law 42 (page 62). Markers need to have a good understanding of Law 42 and be familiar with the competition rules and its relevant Conditions of Play, especially: ›› the number of shots required ›› whether dead ends will be allowed ›› the number of ends to be played ›› the rules for re-spotting the jack.

The main points are:

Game At the start of each end: ›› Write time of commencement on card. ›› Take a position between the 2-metre mark and the front ditch making sure that the mat has been positioned correctly on the centre line.

1. Correctly determine which player has shot.

2. Accurately determine distances.

3. Make efficient use of time during play.

›› Make sure the player has delivered the jack to a legal length and place it on the centre line.

Preparation for Marking

›› Centre a jack that comes to rest between the 2m mark and the front ditch at the 2m mark as described under Law 9.2

Dress: Be neatly attired in the required uniform that does not restrict your movement.

Extra Items: Remove any extra unnecessary items from your pockets.

Water Bottle: Keep in a safe position at the end of the rink out of view of the players and spectators.

Arrival at venue: Introduce yourself to the officials of the day, especially the umpire/ or a competent third party.

Positioning

Marker Equipment: Chalk/Spray (for marking touchers), box string measure, wedges, pen/ pencil, scorecard, coin, shot indicators if required by the Controlling Body (see photo showing the equipment needed to mark).

Before the Game: Collect the scorecard, make sure both names and rink number are entered.

Enquire if there is a board turner.

›› 2 metres behind and 1 metre to the side of the jack (see photo showing position where to stand).

Equipment needed to mark a game – Box string measure, spray, pen, scorecard, shot indicators, wedges, coin.

Arrival at Rink

Introduce yourself to the players and: ›› advise you will mark touchers when they come to rest and before the next bowl is delivered and suggest that players allow time for this ›› seek permission to remove obvious dead bowls ›› ask how they would like distances indicated (i.e. with hand signals) and whether they would like distances in feet and inches or metric ›› toss the coin ›› enquire if players have a preference for the position of the jack in the trial ends ›› markers can make discreet notes of the colour of each player’s bowls or other distinguishing features on the scorecard.

Trial Ends

›› Centre the jack where it stops unless requested by the player. Centre your hands rather than your feet. ›› Indicate as each bowl comes to rest with hand signals and pick up and place neatly in groups on opposite sides of the centre line at the back of the rink near the ditch. ›› At the completion of trial ends, shake hands and wish players all the best. Then take your position at the end of the rink ready for the start of the game.

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›› Develop a routine for each end which should include positioning and the position of the head.

›› Do not obstruct the centre line/ boundary pegs so the head can be clearly viewed and the marker is in a position to react to anything that happens in the head. ›› Stand in the same position each end except if the jack is in the ditch (still stay on the green unless players request you not to) or if the jack has been moved. The marker will need to move to a new position but still try to maintain a position of 2 metres to the rear and 1 metre to the side of the jack. ›› Stay out of shadows – move to the other side or slightly further towards the back ditch. ›› Move to the front for a drive as this enables the marker to avoid bowls or the jack, which may be disturbed and make it easier to observe if a bowl becomes a toucher.

Lesley showing the position of the jack with her hand.

Lesley Mitchell standing 1metre to the side and 2 metres behind the jack and using the shot indicators as mentioned above.

Position of the head

›› The marker should only answer questions about the state of the head from the player in possession of the rink and should answer these clearly, precisely and positively. These may include: –– position of the jack - not the position of jack high; only show with hand not foot (see photo indicating where the jack is) –– who has shot –– position of shot bowl/s (indicate with hand only) –– distances between bowl/jack, jack/ ditch, bowl/bowl. ›› If the players have agreed that the marker indicate distances, these need to be clear and consistent by holding both hands the approximate distance apart with the palms facing inwards. ›› Mark all touchers preferably on both sides so that bowls do not have to be picked up to check if they are touchers in the event of changes to the head.

Lesley indicating that it is a measure between the 2 shots.

–– they should be held in one hand, with the arm extended to the side of the body in line with the shoulders with the tops of the indicators in line with or slightly above the level of the marker’s forehead (see photo).

Completion of an end At the completion of an end, the marker will stand approximately 2 metres to the front of the head and wait until the players declare the head before giving any indication of the shots scored and before marking the card. Do not touch the jack or bowls as it is up to the players to decide if any bowls are to be removed. Once the number of shots has been decided, advise the players of the score, then walk briskly up the rink indicating the score with spread fingers or by displaying the shot indicators (see photo).

Completion of the game:

›› The marker should try to anticipate the player’s questions so that an accurate answer is ready quickly and uses common sense.

At the completion of the game congratulate the players and shake hands. The marker then has a number of duties to perform as follows:

›› When requested to use shot indicators it should be: –– after two bowls have been delivered by each player –– as the position at the head changes –– at the completion of the end after the result of the end has been determined

›› Check the scores and transfer the result to the front of the scorecard. ›› Ensure the players sign the scorecard immediately the game is finished in their correct designated areas. ›› Complete any other relevant information required on the front of the card.

Awaiting result of the end – all bowls except the 2 bowls in the count have been removed ready to be measured.

›› Follow the controlling body’s instructions regarding the return of the scorecard.

A good marker needs to develop and practice a regular routine to enhance the game and not interfere with the player’s time during play, allowing players to concentrate on their own performance.

The above is a brief outline of what a marker is required to do during a game. A more detailed description of a marker’s skills and duties can be read in the Officiating Manual for Marker, Measurer and National Umpire and I highly recommend that if you can obtain a copy of this manual, it is well worth reading.

If you are interested in becoming a marker, please contact your District Umpire Committee, who will arrange the necessary course for you and I know you will not regret the decision.

There seems to be confusion regarding where to place the jack at the 2m mark or dot.

When a jack is required to be placed at the 2m mark the jack should not be placed on the “T” or dot but in a position where the closest point of the jack to the mat line is exactly 2 metres from the front ditch. (See Appendix B3 – Centring the Jack (page 103).

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Nerang celebrates 25 years Nerang Community Bowls Club celebrated its 25th anniversary on August, 8 at the club with Gaven MP Meaghan Scanlon and former Divisional Councillor, Ray Stevens.

“In the late 80s & early 90s local bowlers in Nerang approached and were awarded land from the then Albert Shire Council to build the club,” Nerang Women’s president Pam Shepherd said.

The council proposed two sites: one next to Nerang Velodrome which was deemed to be too hilly and thus unsuitable and a second site, on the southern side of Nerang River, which was selected.

“In those days the area was mostly farming or acreage lots, nothing like today,” Pam said.

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The solution of how to fund the project came one night in a phone call from Divisional Councillor, Cr. Ray Stevens, to Laurie McIntyre. Ray informed Laurie that he had “good news and bad news”.

The bad news was that we had lost the land on the Nerang River, but the good news was that the government had given the Albert Shire Council money to stimulate employment in the region and so there were funds available to build the club in Cayuga Street, Nerang.

His decision proved to be a good one, as the bowls club continues to employ a growing number of casual and permanent staff, the club was acknowledged by the Gold Coast City Council as one of their success stories.

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The club now has more than 4,000 members and continues to be a thriving community hub for the area and is one of the small handful of clubs in Australia to have an international sized green.

Bundaberg celebrates Edna’s 90th

By Bundaberg secretary Hilda Schmidt

Congratulations to Bundaberg Bowls Club’s Edna Angove who celebrated her 90th birthday with her fellow club members on August, 17.

Edna has been playing bowls for over 10 years and will play three or four times a week when asked, she is a very popular lead for all teams.

The club helped Edna celebrate her birthday with a special lunch followed by a friendly game of bowls. Her four daughters who are also members of the Bundaberg District Bowls Association attended this special day with Edna.

The BDBA-L president Glenyss Lock presented Edna with her Matriarch badge and a BQ scarf, along with a congratulatory certificate from the BDBA-L.

Cutheringa Women’s 70th birthday

By Cutheringa Women’s secretary Denise Davis

On August, 7 we held a special day to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Cutheringa Women’s Bowls Club in Townsville.

There were 14 teams from visiting clubs who took part in the day and everyone enjoyed great camaraderie, friendship and of course had a lot of fun!

We were honoured to have in attendance our local Mayor Jenny Hill, Bowls Queensland representatives Carmen Gibb and Colleen Ryan, seven past presidents and a NQDLBA team.

Three of our five sponsors were also able to attend; we had Helen Bosworth from Fitzgerald’s Funerals, Ruth Prideaux from Mercure Townsville and Sue Stevens from Carlyle Gardens Retirement Resort.

The two sponsors unable to attend were Darryl Colledge from Mobile Brake Services and Cutheringa Bowls Club president, Glen Atfield.

Bowls Queensland’s Carmel Gibb opened the day for us and the Mayor started the bowls rolling with the ring of the bell with all players attempting to hit the 70th birthday candle on the green. Well done to all.

We then gathered to enjoy a two-course luncheon and congratulate the winners, there were lots of prizes, laughs and memories.

Our club only has 10 female members at present and as it was said on the day, we are only small, but our heart is huge.

Four of our club members including life member Faith Heron, Evelyn Mitchell, Peggy Viggars and Ivy Ditton who celebrated the club’s 70th anniversary had also helped celebrate the 50th anniversary.

BQ’s Colleen Ryan, Faith Heron and BQ’s Carmel Gibb

It was a wonderful celebration and I would like to thank all who attended and helped make the day a success.

“It was a great day and a pleasure to see that some clubs came from some kilometers away to help them celebrate,” BQ’s Carmel Gibb said.

“Thanks to the male club members who helped out by serving food and being in the kitchen.

Acting president Faith Heron giving Peggy Viggars a mock-up of Matriarch Badge in anticipation of the real badge that will arrive when Peggy turns 90 later this month.

“Special thanks to Denise and Mal for their hospitality picking us up from the airport and chauffeuring us around for three days.

“It was very much appreciated and we had fun as well!”

Townsville Mayor, Jenny Hill and Faith Heron

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Coaching with BQ coaching committee

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Ecka

Thorpy

Acquisition of Skill – Mind Control Ecka’s TIP

Part 1

When you are having a bad run and the harder you try, the worse you get, try going back to basics.

Relaxed stance on the mat. Bowl comfortable in the hand. Smooth delivery and stay down.

By Dennis O’Toole

Skill acquisition comes by: 1 Perceiving i.e. determining what is happening.

2 Decision making i.e. selecting the right movement option.

3 Acting i.e. planning and controlling that required movement.

Every coach and bowler recognises that successful delivery comprises the rhythmical combination of movement and action. They come to realise the successful integration from stance, to delivery, to follow through is achieved through the complete co-ordinated effect of the body’s joints, muscles and systems of perception and balance. The wise coach and bowler is only too aware that the overall seat of command often rests with the mind and emotions.

An important process before any game or practice session is to realise that it starts as soon as you walk toward the rink. Look around, feel the air and feel the energy. Suck in this air and energy and use it to your advantage. Walk onto the green accepting that it is your mat, your air and your energy. Challenge the rink and the people with your stamp of ownership and presence. Welcome your opponents, the better they are the better your game will be. DON’T be intimidated, remember only the ones willing to be intimated can be intimidated.

“Mastery” in any sport can be defined as that mysterious process through which what is at first difficult, becomes easy and pleasurable through diligent and patient long term practice. Spurts of progress will become evident as we overcome the plateaus. Remember, most learning occurs whilst on the plateaus.

Believe your techniques and routines from your practice are correct. Don’t overemphasise their importance. Once there, just go and play the game.

The will to win comes from controlling the things you can control. There are: 1 Position of the Mat 2 Length of end 3 Selection of target and shot to play 4 Motivation and belief that you can relax and perform the task at hand You must evaluate and ignore: 1 Weather e.g. wind & rain 2 Conditions of green 3 Playing on a ditch rink 4 Opposition As they are all out of our control.

Stand behind the mat, look around the green and survey the whole area. Step onto the mat and make it your own. Say to yourself “This is my mat”. Challenge people with your stance, say to yourself The winner mentality is not so much a “welcome to my mat, you may use it skill as a state of mind. Therefore, being positive will make an enormous difference if you are good enough but the mat is mine”. to your whole life – both as a coach and a A question often asked is “Why don’t player. they feel the pressure?”

Please accept: The important answer – Pressure is 1 The moment you believe you can do it something you put upon yourself you will.

2 Belief is the difference between success so reduce that pressure by positive thoughts. and failure.

3 By keeping positive you can overcome anything in life and have a great time doing it.

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