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GET IN THE GAME! Clubs sign up for ‘COME & TRY’ in November

5-A-SIDE BULL RUSH D EBUT DAZ Z L E R First State Titles for Tweed Heads’ bowler Damien Delgado, undefeated in the Chermside 2017 Multi Disability Games. Pic Tom Sharman

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NOVEMBER is BQ statewide COME & TRY MONTH

GET YOUR COMMUNITY IN THE GAME - AT YOUR CLUB! Give non-bowlers a chance to get more active and ‘Come & Try’ our sport! Organise a ‘Get in the Game’ session at your club some time during November. We’ll promote QLD ‘Get in the Game’ month through our TV commercial and social media. Starter packs are ready to go with a ‘How To’ sheet, A4 posters and letter box drop leaflets. Your local RBM will assist where possible.

It is not just up to Bowls QLD, clubs and districts - we need you!

Invite your non-bowling family and friends to come along and try our great sport!

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CONTENTS 23

Volume 40

Issue 09

Toowoomba’s winning Div 2 team

Brittanny Wiley and David Plummer

Shane Kerr and John McLeod

Helensvale 5-A-Side

QLD wins the 2017 annual clash of test sides between QLD and WA, Maroon Arm Bowlers president David Johnson accepts the shield from Pat Schram.

08 Officially a legend

18 Outback scholars on top

QLD’s most capped player Kelvin Kerkow OAM is promoted to legend status in the sport’s Annual Awards honours list.

Longreach Year 8 students Drew Young & Ty Jesberg win best in state at the 2017 Secondary Schools Cup.

10 BWD Showdown

25 Bowler Q & A

10 titles in four days decided at Chermside in the 7 annual Bowler-with-a-Disability QLD State Championshps.

Meet more of our QLD bowlers who play ranked events and find out who are their dream bowls dates?

16 Bull rush

30 Frank’s big one!

Internationals steer Broadbeach to a win in the 11th annual $60,000 National Clubs 5-A-Side at Helensvale.

No plans to slow down for Tweed Heads inspiration Frank Birkin with his 100th birthday in sight.

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Bowls Queensland Patron: His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland

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From the President

with BQ’s Peter Williamson

GET IN THE GAME The Board supported the suggestion of the CEO to promote the month of November as Get in the Game – Come and Try Bowls month. The month-long window of November will enable our clubs more flexibility to choose their own date and time to engage with their local community. Please let Bowls QLD know if we can do something to support your club to reach out and help others to Get in the Game! UNIFICATION INQUIRIES I am still fielding enquiries on Unification with Amalgamation Constitutions and I am happy to answer any queries when and where possible. When a club is in the position to get legal assistance with a Constitution this can make the process move more smoothly. MULTI DISABILITY GAMES I attended the opening of the Multi Disability Championships at Chermside Bowls Club. It was pleasing to see the event opened by local Brisbane City Councillor Fiona King. Fiona was well received by all and has a genuine interest in our sport. SECONDARY SCHOOLS CUP Fourteen schools from as far away as Thursday Island contested the Secondary Schools Cup at Club Pine Rivers with Longreach State High School taking out the honours and Burnett Colllege Gayndah finishing second, in an exciting final round. Congratulations to all who participated and not forgetting the work done by Club Pine Rivers, BQ RBMs, Staff and Match to make this event possible. COORPAROO BOWLS CLUB Bowls Queensland is in the early stages of talks with a development company Aura Holdings about how the Coorparoo Bowls Club site might be better utilised to provide for a sustainable future for the sport in Coorparoo, in the ongoing context of a community hub.

DISTRICT MIXED PAIRS STATE FINAL Souths Suburban Mackay, Oct 14-15 Keep an eye on the underdogs at the District Mixed Pairs State Final at Souths Suburban Mackay this month. Representing the “host grouping” (Group 7 – Mackay & Leichhardt Districts) is Emerald father and daughter duo Greg and Bek Pullen (pictured). Greg has a huge fan following in Emerald - and further afield. The Marist College Emerald manual arts teacher quietly disappears each September school holidays to a Pacific Island community to teach skills, paying his own airfares and taking his own tools and equipment. “He’s the greatest guy, we’re so proud of him,” Emerald’s Mark Gallagher said. “Greg is definitely one to watch in this tournament, what a character, he definitely knows how to play a crowd, so if you’re living locally make sure you go along to Souths Suburban Mackay on October 14-15 to cheer them on. “He’s so outgoing and loud but so humble.” Reigning District Mixed Pairs 2016 champs Nicole and Anthony Williams from Maryborough Services Memorial (Group 5) have won through to the state final again and will get a rare chance to defend their title in this hard-fought competition. The full list of finalists is on the BQ website under EVENTS.

Awards Shortlist Queensland has a chance to win six out of 11 categories at the Bowls Australia Annual Awards Night which recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements in bowls nationwide over the past 12 months. •

BQ CEO Brett Wilkie is a finalist for International Bowler of the Year for his achievements representing Australia, up against his World Championships (Christchurch 2016) gold medal pairs partner Aaron Wilson from NSW.

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Rockhampton Bowls Club is a finalist in the prestigious Club of the Year category, up against Victoria’s Torquay Bowls Club.

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Lynne Seymour (vision impairment) from Thuringowa is a finalist for Bowler with a Disability of the Year, up against East Shepparton’s Josh Thornton (physical disability).

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Club Pine Rivers Barry O’Brien who assists with the coordination of volunteers and officials at the Bowls Premier League (BPL) is a finalist for Volunteer of the Year, up against Yamba’s John Luchetti.

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Tweed Heads Jessica Srisamruaybai is against Kate Matthews (Raymond Terrace, NSW) for U18 Female Bowler of the Year.

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South East QLD RBM Andrew Howie is up against VIC’s John Emerson and NSW’s David Inglis for Regional Bowls Manager of the Year.

COACHING & UMPIRES Our Coaching and Umpires committees have been pro-active in accreditations, reaccreditations, skills training and overseeing of P&A courses in various districts. STATE COUNCIL MEETING Our biannual State Council meeting will be held at the end of September. There will be a report in November Bowler magazine.

Congratulations to all finalists. The winners will be announced at the BA Awards night at the Crowne Plaza in Surfers Paradise on October 26.

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C E O R EP OR T with BQ’s Brett Wilkie Bowls – Get in the Game Month – November 2017 Many clubs have registered their interest in hosting a ‘Come & Try’ session next month but we want still more! Band together with your club and members to identify a small window in our busy schedules and host a session sometime in November. Then spread the word to get as many people to your club as possible - so more get to try our great game! Database Our online database is progressing well with many clubs now online testing it out. If your club is keen to test it out and provide valuable feedback, please contact Roxanne at our office: roxanne@bowlsqld.org Upcoming Events Good luck to Cassandra Millerick and Kurt Brown who advanced through last year’s QLD Champion of Club Champion Singles to gain a spot in the National Champion of Champion Singles being held in Darwin from October 11-13. Souths Suburban Mackay will host this year’s District Mixed Pairs State Final on October 14-15. Thank you to the club for hosting this event and good luck to all teams competing for the State Title. Many of our State’s best will converge on the Mermaid Beach Bowls Club from October 21-26 to contest six Champion of Club Champions titles over six days. Congratulations to the group winners and state finalists and thank you to the Gold Coast City Council for supporting this event and thanks to Mermaid Beach. Good luck to our representative sides competing this month: QLD U18s in the Australian Junior Championships at Taren Point NSW and the QLD O60s travelling to Moonta and Wallaroo in SA to play in the Australian Senior Sides. #QUEENSLANDER Queensland Secondary Schools Cup Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for hosting and sponsoring the Secondary School Cup on September 16-17 and well done to all competitors who battled it out for the title of Queensland Secondary School Cup Champion. Thank you to the schools, clubs, Districts, BQ staff and RBMs who all contributed to the success of this event. We are looking to build on this event next year with plans already starting to take shape. National Awards Congratulations to all Queenslanders who were nominated for Bowls Australia Annual Awards, inducted into the Hall of Fame or elevated to Legend status: look out for the results at the end of the month. #QLDPRIDE Council Meeting Thanks to staff and volunteers who helped us prepare and to our delegates for their advice and input.

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Legends of Bowls Bowls Queensland’s most capped player Kelvin Kerkow OAM has officially been declared a “Legend” of the sport and joins Rex Johnston OAM from NSW as the first two bowlers in six years to be honoured with the sport’s highest recognition. Until now, South Australian-born Glyn de Villiers Bosisto MBE (1899 – 1990) was Australia’s first and only “Legend”, elevated posthumously at the launch of the Bowls Australia Hall of Fame in 2011. Australia now has three official “Legends” of the sport. KELVIN KERKOW, OAM Kelvin Kerkow, 48, enjoyed a thrilling career as an Australian Jackaroo for 13 years from 1995 to 2008. He has more than 300 international caps and has become one of the sport’s most distinguished and recognisable figures. An iconic moment belonged to Kelvin when he ripped off his shirt at the Melbourne Comm Games in 2006 after winning the hotly contested men’s singles gold medal. At a state level, he represented the Queensland Maroons on more than 350 occasions and was inducted into the BQ Hall of Fame in 2008. His “legend” status is even more deserving given he fought back from a debilitating childhood illness Guillian Barre Syndrome, which left him requiring a walking stick to play bowls. But nothing held him back from becoming one of the world’s most successful and inspirational bowlers. REX JOHNSTON, OAM Rex Johnston, 66, is another of Australia’s most decorated bowlers, playing between 1988 and 2004, wearing the green and gold more than 300 times. Johnston is the only Australian bowler to have represented his country at four consecutive Commonwealth Games, from 1990 to 2002; he secured a coveted gold medal as skip of the men’s pairs at the 1994 Victoria, British Columbia Games. Johnston coached Malta at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, became an Australian selector from 2006, and Australian national coach between 2009 - 2011. GLYN DE VILLIERS BOSISTO, MBE Glyn de Villiers Bosisto (1899 – 1990) was one of the most successful and colourful performers in Australian lawn bowls history, bowling in SA, VIC and NSW as he moved around in his job as a bank manager. Known in his prime as the “Bradman of Bowls”, Bosisto is the only man to have won four successive Australian titles 1949, 1951, 1952, and 1953 (no national title was held in 1950).

Hall of Fame Honours Club Helensvale’s Mark Casey and Greeta Fahey along with newly appointed Tweed Heads bowls coordinator Wayne Turley will be admitted to the Australian Hall of Fame in recognition of exceptional and outstanding dedication to the sport of lawn bowls. MARK CASEY Mark Casey debuted for Australia in 2003 and retired in December 2016 after the World Bowls Championships. Over 13 years, he earned 292 international caps and a swag of titles, accomplishments and gold medals rivalled by few. The 35-year-old is the only male player in Australia’s history to have won both a Commonwealth Games and World Bowls Championships gold medal. GREETA FAHEY Greeta Fahey, 87, was Australia’s 29th capped female representative. At 56 years of age, she was handed the blue-ribbon singles role in her maiden international appearance at the Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games. The next year she won a gold medal in the triples and silver in the fours at the 1987 Bicentennial International at Tweed Heads and won dual gold at the 1988 World Bowls Championships skipping the women’s triples and fours. Despite only four years of green-and-gold representation from 1986 to 1989, Fahey was a successful state bowler for both Victoria and Queensland, with 10 years for the Maroons from 1981 to 1991. WAYNE TURLEY A former NSW state bowler and Jackaroos vice-captain, Wayne Turley’s international career spanned 132 tests from 2005 to 2011.

CELEBRATING

Sammie Davis QLD REP FONDLY REMEMBERED No one was more puzzled than QLD rep Sammie Davis (nee Wilson) when she fell mysteriously ill during this year’s Australian Sides campaign in WA. With Sammie in hospital and the Maroons team worried about their friend, the best gift was to rally and win! No one was prouder of their achievement than Sammie and she was thrilled when the girls insisted on recreating the winning photo with her in it this time (pictured below).

Celebrating Brett’s 21st on Australia Day 2014, Brett Davis and Sammie Wilson. Photo by Naomi Cescotto, BQ archives.

On her return to QLD after the Sides in April, a battery of tests revealed a shock diagnosis: the young mum, 29, had terminal cancer.

workmates at Musgrave Hill Bowls Club, friends and the Bowls QLD family were there.

True to her character, Sammie was determined to pack a lot of living into the time remaining, which included marrying her long-time partner Brett Davis and creating memories for their young daughter Savannah Rose, aged two and a half.

From a Maroons point of view, Sammie’s only flaw was that she supported the Blues in State of Origin, being born in Queanbeyan NSW, going to high school in Canberra, and playing rep bowls for ACT before being selected for QLD.

Sammie was sunny, a loyal friend, a straight talker, a loving wife and mum, a hard worker, a fabulous bowler and funny, with a super smile and cheery personality, always a champion of the underdog.

Sincere condolences from the BQ community to Brett and Savannah, and the Wilson family, Sammie’s dad Brian, mum Denise and sister Glenn.

When it was Sammie who needed a champion, her family,

Sammie was born on April 28, 1987 and died on August 29, 2017, aged 30.

In his second capped event, he secured a gold medal at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games in the men’s triples alongside Bill Cornehls and Mark Casey. Turley, 44, has recently moved to QLD as the new bowls coordinator at Tweed Heads.

ALEX MARSHALL TO PLAY FOR BRISBANE The ‘World’s Best Bowler’ Alex Marshall has jumped on board the Pirate ship for BPL06 at Club Pine Rivers (Nov 14-17). Marshall last won BPL in 2015 with the Moama Murray Steamers.

Next month, he will line up for inaugural BPL Champions (2014) the Brisbane Pirates. The Pirates have also signed up Jackaroo Kelsey Cottrell and Robbie Wild, coached by Dave Edwards. Contact Club Pine Rivers for BPL06 bookings.

Pics courtesy of Bowls Australia

The QLD team who won Australian Sides 2017, front row from left, Emma Brown, Noelene Dutton, Sammie (Wilson) Davis, Bolivia Millerick, back row, Louise Witton, Chloe Stewart, Chrissie Pavlov (manager and sub), Lynsey Clarke, Jessica Srisamruaybai, Julie Keegan, Kristy Thatcher, Cassandra Millerick, Dee Ann Robertson.

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Rolling the ceremonial first bowl, BCC’s Cr Fiona King with disability bowlers Jenny Skinner and director John Sullivan (Vision Impaired), John McLeod (Sporting Wheelies), John Price (Hard of Hearing), Krystie Ebert (Lifestream), Chermside patron Russ Chorlton, BQ president Peter Williamson, BQ Match’s Nev Galbraith.

QLD Multi Disability State Championships

10 State Titles in 4 Days

Brisbane City Council supported the 2017 Championships, with the event officially opened by Cr Fiona King representing the local BCC ward of Marchant.

The 7th Annual Multi Disability State Championships (August 27-30) returned to the Chermside Bowls Club with a bang with dazzling displays of bowling from this year’s competitors.

Cr King wished the competitors well and said lawn bowls was a sport dear to her heart, since her father bowls locally at Northern Suburbs.

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The Championships are proudly organized and supported each year

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by Bowls QLD and Sports Connect, representing Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association, Queensland Blind Bowlers Association, Deaf Sports and Recreation QLD, and Life Stream Australia. There is a bonus spread of photos from this year’s Multi Disability Games in the Online edition of QLD BOWLER – OCTOBER issue. (Click on the magazine on the BQ website)

Wayne McDonald

Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Assn QLD Bowlers with a Physical Disability It was a proud first QLD State Championships for new Tweed Heads bowler Damian Delgado, the 36-year-old recently joining the QLD circuit because it was too far to travel to Sydney to compete at a high level in NSW state events. Delgado won the prestige men’s singles (physical disability) against QLD favourite Tony Bonnell. Delgado has been bowling out of a wheelchair for three years after an accident, and while he misses surfing and playing soccer and golf, the switch to lawn bowls has restored his competitive spirit. “That’s what’s great about playing lawn bowls competitively, there is no handicap system or bonus points, no extra sympathy, it’s a level playing field, we can all compete,” Delgado said.

By the ninth, they were glued together, 9-9, and it stayed that way until the 24th end, when the favourite Bonnell sat within one shot of victory, 20-18.

GOLD: Damien Delgado

On the ropes, the debutant bounced back with 3 on the final end, leapfrogging to the state title, 21-20, the singles gold complementing his pairs silver. “I was really pleased with the result, it was a tough game but I was just able to clinch it on the last end which was great,” Delgado said. “The last few weeks I’ve been getting a lot of practice which helped, and I thought it was a great competition. I’ll definitely be back to defend my title.”

GOLD: Kaytlyn Smith with Brett Wilkie

In the Women’s Singles, Edge Hill’s Kaytlyn Smith pulled off a 21-16 win over silver medalist Louise Hoskins from South Johnstone (pictured below).

The young dad with a toddler of two and a baby of nine months lives at Cabarita Beach (northern NSW) and works at the local bowls club.

SILVER: Anthony Bonnell & Serenetta

He heard about the BQ Multi Disability titles and came up to Chermside last year to have a look - he was so impressed, he couldn’t wait to sign up this year and have a go for himself! A bye in the first round was fortuitous because it gave him a chance to suss out the local competition and finalise his classification. By the second round, he was ready to go, smashing his category and finishing undefeated to line up a state gold medal playoff against Commonwealth Games rep (Glasgow 2014) Bonnell, who is now a “Gold Coaster” himself, playing out of Burleigh Heads with his bowler wife Serena (nee Nicholls). It was an incredibly close final against the 2015 singles champ Bonnell, Delgado drawing first blood but Bonnell taking the lead over the next few ends.

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The big moment of the game for Smith came when she was down two shots behind Hoskins; she then took four shots to leap back into the lead, 18-16. “I knew then I just had to keep my head in the game to try and finish it off,” Smith said.

BRONZE: Don Currie

“On the next end, I drew four bowls within a metre of the jack which ended up giving me the win, I felt really happy to win the Gold medal this year in the Women’s Singles. “Louise is a really tough opponent, she bowled really well the whole week and I really enjoyed bowling against her.”

Charlie, Joseph & Dionne Farrow

BRONZE: Deb McGarry

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QLD Multi Disability State Championships

Vision Impaired Thuringowa City’s Lynne Seymour bowled at her usual excellent best to achieve a fifth straight singles title win in the QBBA Vision Impaired Women’s Singles. She posted a dominant display 21-4 against silver medalist and Eight Nations rep (Glasgow 2014) Marian Morrison from Aspley. She also won The Bushy Award for best performed vision impaired bowler at the State Titles (pictured below, Blind Bowls QLD vice president Jenny Skinner presents The Bushy to gold medalist Lynne Seymour).

Seymour has dominated this event since her first QLD Multi Disability State Championships in 2013 and she said success means hard work and practice. “Being relaxed while playing bowls makes a difference too, if you’re not relaxed your bowls will just go everywhere,” Seymour said. “I’m just over the moon with the result. I always enjoy coming here, the people here are like our second family.” In the Men’s Singles, John Vance (Mount Tamborine) was thrilled to win the Gold medal against defending champ Jake Fehlberg by four shots in the final, 21-17.

“It feels fantastic to win and it was down to great teamwork with my director Leonie Rennie (pictued above with John), it’s incredibly helpful because we talk together and after each bowl we

Gold medal Pairs, Jake Fehlberg & Wayne McDonald and Jake’s director Grant Fehlberg

Silver medal Pairs, Brian Forster & Lynne Seymour, with directors Peter Doherty (left) and Bob Seymour

Life Stream

2017), I really wanted to come back and defend my title,” Siggers said.

Glasshouse Mountains’ Philip Siggers was unstoppable, picking up two gold medals for Open Singles and Open Pairs.

“Luckily I was able to win it again, I’m really happy about that!”

In the Singles, Siggers prevailed in a tough final round against veteran Multi-Dis player Brian Hampson (Jindalee), the decider closely fought 21-16. “I’m really happy about winning my third gold medal in the singles (2014, 2016,

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Silver medallist Hampson said he was pleased with this year’s result and although he would like to have won, he enjoys being part of the competition. “I love coming down to see my friends and play some bowls,” Hampson said.

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discuss the next shot we are going to play,” Vance said. Leonie said she was pleased for John and impressed by the level of skill shown by Jake Fehlberg in the final. “Jake was fantastic and I think he’s got a very big future ahead of him,” she said. In the Pairs the gold medal playoff was between Aspley’s Wayne McDonald & Jake Fehlberg (Burleigh Heads) against Bryan Forster (Enoggera) & Lynne Seymour. The well-oiled machine of McDonald & Fehlberg came up trumps, winning the final 19-11 over silver medalists Forster & Seymour.

Silver medal, Marian Morrison (right) with BQ CEO Brett Wilkie and director Beatrice Kassulke

Bronze medal Pairs, Don Dias & Bill O’Rouke

“Win, lose or draw it doesn’t really bother me as I’ll always be back to have another go!” In the pairs Siggers and lead Darren Davis from Diggers Memorial (Rockhampton) defeated John Stuart (Holland Park) & Krystie Ebert (McKenzie Park) three games to two (3-2), with the bronze medal going to Durack-Inala’s Ian Smith and skip Brian Hampson.

Hard of Hearing Top honours in the Open Singles went to the 2015 Australian Open Hard of Hearing Singles gold medal winner Brian Taylor (Logan City) who picked up five wins out of six games. Taylor has been playing for more than 30 years since first being introduced to the game by his father. He was thrilled to win this year’s Singles gold. “It has taken a while to finally hone my skills and start to win medals!” Taylor said. “The next things for me will be the Australian Open 2018 and defending my title at next year’s state championships. “I feel blessed to be able to achieve some of the goals I have set for myself and that my parents would have had for me too, God bless them.” Silver medal in the singles went to Victoria Point’s John Price. After a slow start with a 21-3 loss to the eventual gold medalist Brian Taylor in Round One, Price fired up to claim five wins, including a 21-12 ‘revenge’ win against Taylor in Round Four. Gold medal Pairs, John Price & Robyne Riddle with BQ CEO Brett Wilkie, Silver medal Pairs, Stuart Orr & Gordon Heselwood Bronze medal Pairs, Gail Dellar & Brian Taylor

The bronze medal went to Gordon Heselwood from Maryborough. In the Hard of Hearing Pairs, John Price & Robyne Riddle (Victoria Point) took out the gold medal with four wins, which put them ahead of Sandgate’s Stuart Orr & Gordon Heselwood who held two wins for silver, and Moloolaba’s Gail Dellar and Brian Taylor took bronze.

WINNERS 2017 SPORTING WHEELIES & PHYSICAL DISABILITY Women’s Singles Gold - Kaytlyn Smith (Edge Hill) Silver - Louise Hoskins (South Johnstone) Bronze - Deb McGarry (Burrum Heads) Men’s Singles Gold - Damien Delgado (Tweed Heads) Silver - Anthony Bonnell (Burleigh Heads) Bronze - Don Currie (North Ipswich) Pairs Gold - Serena Bonnell (Burleigh Heads) & Anthony Bonnell Silver - Richard Rombouts (Tweed Heads) & Damien Delgado Bronze - Bernie Wolland (Mossman Memorial) & Brett Sellars (Bongaree) QBBA VISION IMPAIRED Women’s Singles Gold - Lynne Seymour (Thuringowa City) Silver - Marian Morrison (Aspley) Bronze - Joy Forster (Chermside) Men’s Singles Gold - John Vance (Mt Tamborine) Silver - Jake Fehlberg (Burleigh Heads) Bronze - Bill O’Rourke (Tin Can Bay) Pairs Gold - Wayne McDonald (Aspley) & Jake Fehlberg Silver - Bryan Forster (Enoggera) & Lynne Seymour Bronze - Don Dias (Enoggera) & Bill O’Rourke HARD OF HEARING Open Singles Gold - Brian Taylor (Logan City) Silver - John Price (Victoria Point) Bronze - Gordon Heselwood (Maryborough) Open Pairs Gold - John Price & Robyne Riddle (Victoria Point) Silver - Stuart Orr (Sandgate) & Gordon Heselwood Bronze - Gail Dellar (Mooloolaba) & Brian Taylor LIFE STREAM Open Singles Gold - Philip Siggers (Glasshouse Mountains) Silver - Brian Hampson (Jindalee) Bronze - John Stuart (Holland Park)

Life Stream: Gold medal Pairs, Philip Siggers & Darren Davis with BQ CEO Brett Wilkie, Silver medal Pairs, Krystie Ebert & John Stuart and Bronze medal Pairs, Brian Hampson & Ian Smith

Open Pairs Gold - Darren Davis (Diggers Memorial) & Philip Siggers Silver - John Stuart & Krystie Ebert (McKenzie Park) Bronze - Ian Smith (Durak Inala) & Brian Hampson

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ARM BOWLERS NATIONAL FINAL QLD’s Maroon Arm Bowlers have stepped up a notch, finishing third behind NSW and VIC at the 2017 National Championships at Moama (Sept 11-13). Last year at Broadbeach, QLD attended and hosted its first national championships, finishing fourth behind South Australia. This year, QLD’s tally of 49 win points (2 points for a rink win, one for a draw, nothing for a loss) was respectable, behind winners VIC on an impressive 71 win points, and NSW on 60. It was Victoria’s fifth successive championship win.

It’s the first time the ‘Nationals’ have featured all five mainland states and it’s hoped and expected Tasmania will join in the national championships of the expanding arm bowler movement in 2018. “The 2018 Championships will be held at East Maitland NSW over four days in the second week of September, we are looking to strengthen our team and anyone interested is encouraged to attend the upcoming Maroon Arm Bowler events,” QLD president David Johnson said. Arm Bowler carnivals will be held at Helensvale (Oct 9), Musgrave Hill (Oct 20), Kawana (Nov 5), Pine Rivers (Nov 27) and Manly (Dec 11). More information is available on the Maroon Arm Bowlers website.

BOWLING ARM SIDES CHAMPIONSHIP Moama NSW Sept 11 – 13

RESULTS VIC - 71 NSW - 60 QLD - 49 SA - 35 WA – 25

Maroon Arm Bowlers representing QLD at Nationals, left to right: Geoff Geary (Mooloolaba), Stan Dunbar (Hamilton), Gordon Usher (North Dalby), Geoff Merriman (Urangan), Leon Dwyer (Pialba), Roger Goodridge (Broadbeach), Jim Merrick (Helensvale), Bob Edwards (Helensvale), Brian Pownell (Burnett), Ron Schofield (Musgrave Hill), John Amos (Algester), Geoff Cooper (Kawana), team manager Peter Hutchinson (Helensvale), Col Kingham (Urangan), David Johns (Musgrave Hill), Cheryl Hutchinson (Broadbeach), Wendy Usher (North Dalby), Terry McFadden (South Tweed), Lynn Gilbert (Manly), team manager Julie Johnson (Musgrave Hill). Pic Guy Hand Bowls VIC.

BPL CUP STATE FINAL Ipswich United will contest the state final of BPL Cup 2017, Marie Lipp, Ted Lyons, Tony Petrohilos.

The inaugural BPL Cup - QLD State Final will be held at Club Pine Rivers, Saturday October 7. There were 13 venues (clubs) around the state which hosted local area finals and the 13 venue winners are the 2017 state finalists. The three QLD RBMs assisted the roll out of BPL Cup in their areas: SEQ, CQ and NQ.

Former BQ CEO Warren Birks will lead for Ben Walsh and skip Greg Rolls in the 2017 BPL Cup State Final at Club Pine Rivers on Oct 7.

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The winner of the State Final will progress to the Australian final, to be held at Club Pine Rivers during BPL06 (Nov 14-17).

SEQ

FINALISTS

Red Hill, Victoria Point, Ferny Grove, Ipswich United, Tweed Heads, Helensvale

FINALISTS

Bargara, Yeppoon, Hervey Bay, The Albert Gympie

FINALISTS

Souths Suburban Mackay, Thuringowa City, Edge Hill

TOUGH NUT TO CRACK Queenslanders found this year’s Australian Indoor a tough nut to crack, with only three out of a possible nine making it through to Day 2 – and then it was all over for them too. Going on to win for the first time ever for Tasmania was Bowls TAS CEO and Australian Jackaroo Rebecca Van Asch and David Ferguson from Wagga Wagga, NSW. Ferguson defied the odds to face defending champ Jeremy Henry in the clincher for the crown, denying the Warilla sensation his fourth title. Canadian International Kelly McKerihen (Clayton VIC) was women’s runner-up. Of the five QLD women and four QLD men in the prestige starting fields of 32, there were six first timers, including Pine Rivers Linda Morish. “It was a great test to see how I compared to the others, I really learnt the importance of making every bowl count,” Morish said. “The highlight for me was the match against Rebecca Van Asch, I really wanted to play her, it was a great game, we went bowl for bowl and it was so close going down 1-2 in the tiebreak.” Kawana’s Di Viterale also had spectators on the edge of their seats with her opening blow against six-time Queen of the Indoor Karen Murphy. Viterale showed grit to the end, pushing the champ to a ding dong tiebreak, but a relieved Murphy went through, 5-6, 12-2, 2-1. “It was nerve-wracking but an invaluable opportunity to play against a bowler of

Australian Indoor 2017 winners Rebecca Van Asch (TAS) and David Ferguson (NSW) her calibre,” Viterale said. “I’m so proud, I can hold my head up high, I gave her a run for her money!”

“I’ve only been playing for seven years and I’ve played in my first Australian Indoor so I’m not doing too badly!”

Paradise Point’s Peter Thompson enjoyed his first time going up against Dylan Riley from Forster NSW.

Pershouse tried to qualify last year and just missed out by one shot in a tiebreaker against Melissa Larcombe.

“I was slightly apprehensive because I hadn’t really played in front of that many people before and I think my game was a bit off for the first few ends but I settled in after that,” Thompson said.

“Brett Wilkie was instrumental in me having another go this year – he said how important it is to play singles to improve your game – when you’re out there and it’s just you playing,” Pershouse said.

“It was a close game but in the last end of the second game he managed to stop a tie-breaker by one shot.

“I didn’t put enough pressure on Jo in the early stages and she played really well, but it’s a learning experience and I’ll know more for next time.”

“It would have been nice to win a few more games but I’ve tried about four or five times to qualify before and just missed out. “This was the first time I actually managed to get into the competition and I’ll definitely be trying again next year!” Bargara’s Adele Pershouse was ousted 2-0 by former Downs bowler Jo Worsley (St John’s Park), who will make her debut for NSW Over 60s at Australian Senior Sides this month. “I think I went into it a little bit undone, I could have done better with more preparation, but I still really enjoyed playing,” Pershouse said.

QLD’s sentimental qualifiers dad and son Alan (Mudgeeraba) and Ian (Burleigh Heads) Law were out on Day 1. Lynsey Clarke (Helensvale), Kristy Thatcher (Tweed Heads) and Steve Halmai (South Tweed) didn’t progress past Day 2. The Australian Indoor was held at Tweed Heads over four days, August 28 – 31. Pictured below: In action at the Australian Indoor 2017, from left, Linda Morish, Ian Law, Kristie Thatcher, Jeremy Henry, Di Viterale, Alan Law. Pics Bowls Australia.

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$60,000 National Clubs 5-A-Side

Internationals steer Bulls to inaugural win Their opening day was less than glittering with only three wins out of eight but steered by no less than four internationals, the Broadbeach Bulls found their footing on Day 2 and charged their way to the top of the ladder. It was the Bulls first win in the $60,000 National Clubs 5-A-Side (Sept 4-7), now in its 11th year at Club Helensvale. The grueling four-day invitation-only event pitches 100 of the best bowlers in Australia against each other in their club sides, 20 teams of five competing over singles, pairs, triples and fours. The top four clubs get a crack at the $20,000 winner’s prize, this year won for the Bulls by Aussie Sean Ingham, Ryan Bester (Canada), Paul Girdler (NZ), Kevin Anderson (Scotland) and Ryan Burnett (Scotland). Bulls chairman Barry Gilbert was very proud. “I think the secret ingredient is that all these blokes work together, practice together, and play together, it’s the great team chemistry which gives us the advantage,” Gilbert said.

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The runner up was Eastbourne NZ, the first time the Club Helensvale 5-A-Side has featured an international team. “It was a blow for blow match up in the first of the disciplines with game points split after Eastbourne took the Pairs encounter by just one shot while Broadbeach took the Triples by 15,” said Helensvale bowls coordinator Lynsey Clarke. “However in the Singles and Fours, Ryan Bester ended the Eagles dreams with a 21-10 win over newly minted Australian Indoor champ David Ferguson (filling in for the NZ side) and the final Fours match came to an early close after 10 ends, the Bulls too far ahead.” In the semis, Broadbeach defeated Sydney’s Mt Lewis Lions and Eastbourne defeated 2016 runners up St John’s Park from Sydney.

HELENSVALE NATIONAL CLUBS 5-A-SIDE SEPT 4-7

How did they finish? 1.

Broadbeach, QLD

Eastbourne, NZ

St Johns Park, NSW

Mt Lewis, NSW

Helensvale, QLD

Cambridge, WA

Musgrave Hill, QLD

Merrylands, NSW

Adelaide, SA

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Warilla, NSW

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Cabramatta, NSW

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Pine Rivers, QLD

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Taren Point, NSW

Of the five QLD teams in the field, Club Helensvale finished just outside the final four, Musgrave Hill 7th, Pine Rivers 12th and South Tweed 14th.

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South Tweed, QLD

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Raymond Terrace, NSW

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Melbourne, VIC

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Nelson Bay, NSW

Main photo: World class team, Ryan Bester (Canada), Paul Girdler (NZ), Ryan Burnett (Scotland), ‘Aussie’ Sean Ingham, Kevin Anderson (Scotland), Broadbeach chairman Barry Gilbert.

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Clayton, VIC

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West Lakes, SA

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Burnie, TAS

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Aron Sherriff, Mt Lewis Lions

John Hillam, Carmel Gibb, Colleen Dillon

“This is the best tournament in Australia, the talent is unbelievable. We last played 5-A-Side in 2010 and it’s awesome to be back.” Kane Coulls, manager, West Lakes SA Bill Gainsford, Nelson Bay NSW & Ross Bolton Cambridge WA

Kelvin Kerkow, South Tweed Sharks

Steve Glasson, National Selector

Clayton’s Ali Forsyth, Adelaide’s Cassandra Harvey, Warilla’s Shane Leonard

“We’re the young guns guided by the experience of Shane “The Fossil” Fordham (he’s so OLD compared to us!).” Ben Fearn, Herbert Sims, Alex Skilton and Curtis Hanley, Melbourne VIC

Pine Rivers James Templeton, Jo Edwards, Alex Murtagh, Dave Edwards, Aaron Hewson

Barrie Lester, South Tweed Sharks

David Ferguson plays for Eastborne, NZ

“It was about six degrees in Burnie this morning, it’s so cold we play Indoor Pennant over winter. It’s fantastic to be here in glorious weather playing on greens running well.”

Brett Wilkie for Helensvale Hawks

Anthony Harris, manager, Burnie TAS

Bill Cornehls, South Tweed Sharks

Jo Edwards (yellow) gets the measure against St John’s Park (blue)

“We’re all over it, we’re undefeated so far, we’re gonna win it!” (St John’s Park were runners up in 2016 and 2014.) Rob Chesher, Jono Davis, Aaron Tobey, Jack Hynes, Ben Glasson (Mt Lewis)

Brett Murphy, manager, St John’s Park NSW

Host club’s Jayden Christie, Nathan Rice, Brett Wilkie and Mark Casey

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Secondary Schools Cup 2017 CLUB PINE RIVERS, SEPTEMBER 16-17

O utbac k schola rs O N T O P Two of the youngest state finalists, Longreach State High School’s Drew Young and Ty Jesberg, both 13, cut a dashing swathe through the competition to win the 2017 Secondary Schools Cup at Club Pine Rivers on the first weekend of the school holidays (Sept 16-17). “It was good fun and I enjoyed the competition, we were both really keen to enter and take part and to win it has been great!” Ty Jesberg said. “It was our first time and we want to come back again if we can next year to have a go at trying to win it again!” Over two long days and 10 rounds, Drew and Ty kept a tidy sheet with nine wins and one draw against Tagai State College’s Cohen Nichols and Joshua Collier from Thursday Island, unlucky to fall back to fourth.

“It was a terrific showing and they conducted themselves superbly,” Harmsworth said. “Ty is a terrific young bowler, he loves the sport and he’s really committed, we have already won a few competitions together as a club team. “Drew is great as well, he’s only been playing socially for about five months but he’s very determined and both kids put in a great effort. “They’ll take some stopping to beat if they come back next year!” Runner up was Burnett State College (Gayndah), represented by Rebekah Adams and former state junior Brittanny Wiley in her third Secondary Schools Cup State Final (pictured below).

Adams and Wiley finished with nine wins and one loss - to the eventual winners Young and Jesberg. “I enjoyed the competition but it was pretty tiring with that long first day, you have to constantly keep going and I’m not used to playing as much anymore,” Brittanny Wiley said.

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“It was great this year, there were a lot of good bowlers and people were interested in the sport.” It was the second state final for Wiley’s pairs partner. “I haven’t been bowling for very long and the competition was tough but it was good fun because the games can go either way which makes it exciting and anyone can be in with a chance of winning,” Rebekah Adams said. Club Pine Rivers president Dave Antney said he was impressed by the standard of bowling and Pine Rivers was proud to support junior events like the Schools Cup. “It really helps promote the game of bowls which is important, many our senior members are no longer bowling and we need these juniors to keep the game alive,” Antney said.

Bowls QLD delegate Ray Harmsworth has been dedicated to lifting the profile of junior bowls in Leichhardt District and for his boys to lift the Cup on their first try, he couldn’t be prouder (pictured below, Ty and Ray).

“It’s great to see the Schools Cup competition up and running again, it was disappointing that it wasn’t on last year (2016).

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“I’m especially impressed by a few of the country teams who have done well throughout the competition - a lot of these teams would have gone very well in our Junior Classic competition held immediately after the Schools Cup.” Main pic, 2017 Secondary Schools Cup champions Drew Young and Ty Jesberg are in Year 8 at Longreach SHS

Pic left, Charters Towers SHS lead Logan Coffison lets his skip and brother Colby know they have captured shot by “this much”, playing against eventual bronze medalists lead Callum Noble and skip Rebecca Rixon from Siena Catholic College Buderim.

R ESU LTS GOLD Longreach SHS

Pic left, Pine Rivers umpire Ann Heidke and bowls coordinator Des Wilson

Drew Young & Ty Jesberg

Pic below, Roma SHS skip John Hammond, teacher Sarah Stewart and lead Travis Weaver.

SILVER Burnett State College (Gayndah) Rebekah Adams & Brittanny Wiley

BRONZE

Pic above, Ipswich Grammar’s Mitchell Clow and Lachlan McGowan with teacher Darren Grose.

Sienna Catholic College (Buderim) Callum Noble & Rebecca Rixon

The boys play at Ipswich United under club supervisor Greg Riley, who came to Pine Rivers to cheer them on. “It’s been good because the boys do bowls as a subject at school. The best bowlers are the boarders but they go home for the holidays.”

OTHER STATE FINALISTS Mercy College (Mackay) Brock Oxford & Sean Baker Ipswich Grammar

“It’s the type of game that causes you to think.” Colby Coffison Charters Towers

Mitchell Clow &

“It’s great to see all of these new bowlers, new competition.” Rebecca Rixon Siena College

Lachlan McGowan Mount Larcom SHS Nathan Allen & Quinn Brew van Hecke Mount Morgan SHS

“I like the social part, the friendliness.” Sean Baker Mercy College

“It’s really interesting to try new things.” Tessa Whitehorn Gympie

Ernie Tull & David Plummer Chisholm Catholic College (Logan) Kai Donohue & Zayah Morgan Emmaus College (Rockhampton) Luke Sell & Logan Muller Gympie SHS Tessa Whitehorn & Shervawn Wilson Charters Towers SHS Logan & Colby Coffison Wavell SHS Raymond Lancaster & Bilbo Bax Tagai State College (Thursday Island) Cohen Nichols & Joshua Collier

2017 Secondary Schools Cup State Finalists with officials, left, Club Pine Rivers president Dave Antney, and right, QLD RBM Andrew Howie, and Bowls QLD president Peter Williamson and Nev Galbraith from BQ Match.

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WHAT’S YOUR CL RESULTS

Pine Rivers Junior Classic

U21 SINGLES Winner: Jayden Cottell (South Tweed) Runner up: Dale McWhinney-Shillington (South Tweed)

The 34th Annual $2550 Pine Rivers Junior Classic (Sept 18-20) proved to be another smash hit with a new crop of bowlers from all over the state proving their metal in the competition which has launched some of the biggest names in bowls, including Kelvin Kerkow and Steve Glasson. South Tweed’s Jayden Cottell won the prestige U21 Singles in a hard-fought final against fellow club mate Dale McWhinney-Shillington, 25-18.

U17 SINGLES Winner: Jake Rynne (North Toowoomba) Runner up: Nick Cahill (Bargara) U21 PAIRS Winner: Max North (South Tweed) & Indi Conlan (Enoggera)

U21 Singles, Jayden Cottell

The U17 Singles title went to North Toowoomba’s Jake Rynne, the 13 – year-old hot shot taking it up to Bargara’s Nick Cahill, 25-17.

Runner up: Mitch Goode (Helensvale) & Jayden Christie (Helensvale) U17 PAIRS

One win wasn’t enough for Rynne, he went on to win the U17 Pairs title with his best bud and fellow QLD U18 team mate Kane Nelson (Belmont Services), aged 12.

Yungaburra Classic

Winner: Jake Rynne & Kane Nelson (Belmont Services)

U17 Singles, Jake Rynne & Dave Antney

Runner up: Brad Flegler (Dalby) & Shane Rideout (Biloela)

Burnett Beanies

The 13th Yungaburra Classic (Aug 26-27) was a smash hit with bowlers coming from as far as Seaforth (Mackay) to take part in the annual 16 team-competition, which raised $1000 for the Cancer Council.

Thursday night during winter is Beanie Night at Burnett Bowls Club.

Winners Yungaburra

This year it was the Heart Foundation, previously it has been Brain Cancer and Prostate Cancer.

“We had a full green and it was a very tough competition which came down to the wire on the final round,” Yungaburra Board Chairman Gavin Johnson said.

Bowlers get “fined” a donation if they don’t wear a beanie, if they bowl on the wrong bias, or even if they do a great shot!

“There were three teams on five wins, the winners were decided on margins.” Gavin’s local Yungaburra team were rapt to keep the $1200 first prize in the town, with a share going to Bert Srhoj from Edge Hill leading for the Yungaburra boys, Greg Johnson, Gavin Johnson and skip Ashley Jones.

The bowlers host an annual fundraiser for a different cause each year, chosen by the bowlers.

Runners Up Edge Hill

Money from the raffle also goes to the good cause.

Second place went to Darren Curry (Edge Hill), Kelvin Albert (South Johnstone), Jared Walker (Edge Hill) and skip Ben Cribbin (Edge Hill). Third place went to Tyler Pettigrew (Edge Hill), Alf Strano (Innisfail), Steve Howe (Innisfail) and skip Hayden Honke (Babinda).

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Third Innisvale/Babinda

Thursday night fundraisers at Burnett BC

UB BEEN DOING? Straddie Dayboro Turbo 10,000 AUGUST 21-24 Beautiful North Stradbroke Island hosted the annual Straddie 10,000 Pairs and Fours over four days. The Pairs was hotly contested, won by QLD’s Steve Tong (Tweed Heads) and John Newell (Hamilton).

It looked like the end of an era when local baker and inaugural sponsor of the Dayboro Turbo Triples Scott Wiggins sold his business. No more pies for the boys at the end of a hard day’s play and there were sad faces all round.

There were plenty of new visitors this year - a good sign for tourism on the island - in fact a visiting team from ACT won the Fours.

However the great news is that the new owners of the Dayboro Bakery (Amanda MacDonald and Steve Buckland) have agreed to continue the generous sponsorship - and the bowls boys couldn’t be more thrilled.

“We had teams from Melbourne, ACT, northern NSW and SEQ, the carnival was a success,” Point Lookout’s Alan Carter said.

The Dayboro Turbo Triples is held on the first Thursday of the month, a fastpaced format of three games, 10 ends, of two bowl triples.

Pictured, Dayboro Bakery’s outgoing owner Scott Wiggins with fellow inaugural Dayboro Turbo Triples sponsor Michael Flanigan from ME Property Sales.

“Come for the pie or come for the jackpot, which is up to more than $500 now, if the same team wins three months in a row, the jackpot goes off,” Dayboro’s Graeme Hayes said

RESULTS OPEN PAIRS Winner: Steven Tong (skip) & John Newell (Hamilton) 2nd: Dale McWhinney-Shillington (skip) & Jackie McWhinney (Gold Coast) 3rd: Indi Conlon (skip) & Maria Rigby (Enoggera)

Straddie 10,000 Pairs winners Steve Tong (Tweed Heads) and John Newell (Hamilton) with Point Lookout president Alan Buckmaster.

MIXED FOURS Winner: Sharon Harmer (skip), Peter Rowe, Leigh Penman, David Caldwell (ACT) 2nd: Jim Wise (skip), Kerry Flint, John Fern, Judy Collingwood (Belmont Services)

Straddie 10,000 Fours winners, Peter Rowe, Leigh Penman, David Caldwell and skip Sharon Harmer (ACT), behind, Judy and Alan Buckmaster and sponsor Ron Sadler

3rd: Warren Chambers (skip), Wayne Homan, Mike Hartley, Lyn Hartley (Wellington Point)

Straddie 10,000 sponsors were PFD, Pandanus Palms Resort, ProGrounds, Bayside Bowls World and Victoria Point umpires Vern and Margaret Mullins help every year.

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WHAT’S YOUR DISTRICT BEEN DOIN BILOELA BANDITS GUT GLADSTONE A small town Div 1 team with big dreams shrugged off an 18-shot loss to the mighty Gladstone Pumas (rounds) to win their maiden Port Curtis District Pennant by 9 shots. “We’re over the moon!” Biloela Bandits Cameron McCrohon said. “We skipped out to an early 10 shot lead, they chased us down, but we held them off!” “We’ve been building towards this, we’ve had an influx of new and younger bowlers and we’ve been steadily introducing them to this higher level of representative bowls - having a good mix of experience, youth and enthusiasm has finally paid off!

Port Curtis

“We have come so close before against Gladstone, only to lose on the final end. “ During play-offs, Biloela faced Monto, Tannum Sands, Gladstone and Calliope. As Port Curtis Div 1 winner, Biloela will play CQ Div 1 winner Yeppoon and Bundaberg District winner (Bundaberg) for the Grp 6 title and state title chance. “Playing Yeppoon on carpet will be a massive challenge, we’re not used to it.” Biloela also did well in the Div 2 play-off, winning the semi against Gladstone by 1 point and but losing the final to 1770.

BEENLEIGH BOILOVER

Gold Coast Tweed District It was a trying year after fire decimated their club but Beenleigh has shown true grit to reach the finals of all four divisions played in the super district Gold Coast Tweed. “Our Div 3 and Div 10 teams won the flag, against all odds, and our Div 5 and Div 7 teams were runners up in the final,” publicity officer Cecily Conradi said. “Division 3 lost the first round against Helensvale, won the second round against Broadbeach and then faced Helensvale again in the finals. The team recouped and won convincingly, 68 – 55. “Our Division 10 team lost the first round against Tweed Heads but came back strongly in the final to win by 3 shots.”

Biloela Bandits, from left, Ron Cooney, Roy Gourley, Adam Dittman, Wayne Henney, Laurie Raines, Darren Loader, Rob Huggers, Cameron McCrohon, Lloyd Griffiths, Clayton Boon, Ian Hogan, front, Shane McCrohon, Geoff Geall. Absent: Bevan Brian.

VICTORIOUS VICTORIA POINT Gateway District It’s tough enough for any club to win a District Pennant flag, but Victoria Point did it three times this year, in Division 1, 2 and 3 for Gateway. They claimed a proud place in the District record books, topping the season ladders and qualifying into three grand-finals, winning against Belmont 76-49 (Div 1), Wellington Point 59-46 (Div 2) and Mt Gravatt 60-57 (Div 3).

“It was a huge achievement for our club with three of our six teams getting into the finals series and all taking the win and even our Div 7 team made semis,” Victoria Point’s Phil Watkins said.

Div 3 champs, front, Alan Ferguson, Gary Gilligan, John Morris, Ken Ashford, Peter McKeough, Brett Rowland, Jason Constable, Steve Gray, Chris Jagusch, back, Eric Farnsworth, Steve Stones, Fred Silver & Joe Bennett.

“It gives us plenty to look forward to with our admission into the 2018 PLQ.” As winner of Gateway Div 1, Victoria Point faces the winner of Brisbane Div 1 Enoggera to decide who will represent Group 2 in the State Final.

Div 10, front, Keith Quarnby, Dave Emerson, Aron Schroter, Cec Crozier, Lyall Smith, middle, Max Simondson, Rob Stewart, John Lees, Rick Williams, manager Claudette Schubert, Alan White, Dieter Labutis, Mike Parsey. Pic: Victoria Point’s Brad Coleman, Jason Carpenter, Kevin Hurran, Terry Cullen, Sean Baker, Brian Jones, David Stones, John Sampson, Peter Allford, Wayne Goninan, Shane Kelsey, Scott McLaughlin, Nathan Earle, Jimmy Regan, Kim Millard. Middle row, Gary Hagan, Sam Twining, Jack Laverty, Ron Kelsey, Martin Smith, Darryl Peacock, Brad Woodland, Phil Watkins, Jason Heath, Don Fowler, John Titmarsh, Don Hay, Alan Marshall. Front row, Ray Roberts, John Price, Neil Davis, Alan Close, Jamie Nordlof, Jason Hoy, Paul Laycock and Josh Lark. Absent - Peter Shaw & Anthony Parker.

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Bowls QLD’s men’s and women’s districts are celebrating various District Pennant wins. The Div 1 State Final will be at Tweed Heads on the first weekend in November.

SIX STATE TITLES IN SIX DAYS BQ Champion of Club Champions - State Final Roma Bowls Club is proud of its success at district and group level leading into the Champion of Club Champions State Finals at Mermaid Beach (Sat Oct 21 – Thurs 26).

KANDANGA KO Fraser Coast District

Kandanga are celebrtating their win in Div 2 of Fraser Coast’s District Men’s Pennant 2017, pictured below, Greg Maher, Malcolm Kerr, Greg Emery, John Westerlo, Jack Horne, Garry Dan, Darryl Moorcroft and Jeff Worth.

Married couple Learne and Greg John will both compete, Learne in Women’s Fours and Greg in Men’s Pairs. Pic left, Women’s Fours state finalist (Group 3) Paula Connolly, Jan Williamson, June Hagen-Hillier, Learne John.

Learne has been in the sport only two years and she’s skipping three experienced hands in their 70s, the first time-ever a Roma women’s team has won through to the State Final.

WEST TOOWOOMBA WHAM BAM Downs District

Greg will lead for Robert Hammond, who is waiting for his big break after making Champion of Club Champion state finals the past three consecutive years.

West Toowoomba will represent Downs District against the winners of Condamine, Maranoa/Warrego and Southern Downs Districts for the right to represent Group 3 in the Division One State Final at Tweed Heads in November. Pictured below, Downs Div 1 (West Toowoomba), back row,Thelma Cooper, Jan Thomas, Joyce McGeorge, Karen Livingstone, Lorraine Zimmerman, Imelda Brumpton, Pauline Handley, Denise Parkinson, middle, Jan Rollo, Tracy Foster, Lorraine Callaghan, Heather Brownie, front, DDLBA S.V.P. Bonnie Gordon.

Pic left, Men’s Pairs state finalist (Group 3) GregJohn and Robert Hammond.

In other highlights of this year’s State Final, QLD Jackaroo Lynsey Clarke will play with her mum Teresa Armitage in the Women’s Fours (Group 1); Ester Regan has won through in all three disciplines, Women’s Singles, Pairs and Fours (Group 4); 13-year-old Jake Rynne will carry the hopes of Group 3 in the Men’s Singles and 18-year-old Justin Cribbin the hopes of the Far North (Group 8).

ATHERTON WINS TFNQ Atherton Bowls Club is celebrating hard won success in the 2017 Champion of Club Champion District Men’s Fours. Atherton won the TFNQ final defeating Innisfail and Mareeba, Marlin Coast in the semi, and Edge Hill in the final.

Toowoomba also won Downs Div 2, (pic page 4). The team was Diane van Zeeland, Menchu McKenna, Shirley Ferguson, DDLBA S.V.P. Bonnie Gordon, Jan Harch, Vilma Rogers, front, Kay Pott, Ruth Farr, Margaret Podmore, Gai Mitchell.

VALE GWENDA MENZIES Downs District wishes to advise the sad passing of their DDLBA president Gwenda Menzies.

With only one step to go to represent Group 8 (TFNQ, North QLD, North-West QLD) in the State Final, they faced their toughest test of elite bowling in a do or die playoff against the best of the Townsville and Mt Isa clubs. Denied at the final hurdle, Suburban is the new state finalist for Group 8, the successful team featuring Dunn Cup best and fairest Mark Edwards, Ian Crichton, Matthew Clark & skip David Whiting. Atherton’s Neil Stubbin congratulated Suburban and said it had been a thrilling experience for the small Tablelands club to achieve so highly and represent TFNQ District in the Group final.

Gwen was a loyal, hardworking and beloved member and friend She died at Ipswich Hospice on September 11, aged 79. More than 100 bowlers from 13 Downs clubs attended a memorial day at Drayton on Sep 26 to celebrate Gwen’s life and honour her generous and dedicated service. .

Pic: TFNQ District men’s fours champs skip Steve Martin, third Dennis Skinner, second Neil Stubbin and lead Clive Leinster from Atherton.

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PLAYER RANKINGS

WHO’S ON TOP?

Q LD TOP 10

Julie Keegan and Kurt Brown were QLD’s best performed in the latest State Rankings (12 months to Aug 31)

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Julie and Kurt both made the Top 10 nationally, Julie at No 7 and Kurt at No 9.

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Internationals

Julie Keegan

Kurt Brown

Georgia White

Nathan Rice

Chloe Stewart

Sean Ingham

Lynsey Clarke

Jayden Christie

Natasha Jones

Sean Baker

Maree Gibbs

Jade Groenewege

Ann-Maree Peart

Peter Leon

Cassandra Millerick

Des Cann Jnr

Serena Matthews

Scott De Jongh

Sue Brady

Robbie Wild

Canadian international Ryan Bester is actually the highest ranked player (AUST No 6) playing for a QLD club (Broadbeach) - but internationals are not included in state rankings because they are not available for state selection. Other ‘internationals’ based in QLD with high AUST rankings are Ryan Burnett (Broadbeach/Scotland, No 31), Indi Conlan (Enoggera/PNG, No 42), Maria Rigby (Enoggera/PNG, No 41) and Katelyn Inch (Broadbeach/NZ, No 51). National No 1s At the top of the National tables are Victorian state bowlers and Australian Jackaroos Carla Krizanic and Barrie Lester. Barrie is a regular on QLD greens, playing Premier League for South Tweed Sharks.

WHERE DO YOU RANK? If you’ve played and won in a tournament with ranking points attached, eg QLD State Championships, Australian Open, and some club tournaments, you can look up your official ‘ranking’ on the BA website www.bowlsaustralia/rankings. In QLD, women’s rankings go from No 1 to No 173 and men to No 303 (rankings are shared when players have accrued the same number of points). QLD clubs can apply for ranking points for their club tournaments if they meet certain criteria - see the BA website.

Have you got your Bowler?

Ted & Glenys Read (Mt Gravatt) catch up on the news at Helensvale 5-A-Side

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BROADBEACH HELENSVALE

BROADBEACH HELENSVALE HELENSVALE MILMERRAN

TWEED HEADS BROADBEACH BROADBEACH

MAREEBA MEMORIAL

KAWANA

BROADBEACH BROADBEACH HELENSVALE

VICTORIA POINT BROADBEACH ENOGGERA

HELENSAVALE BROADBEACH PINE RIVERS

WHO ELSE IS IN THE QLD RANKIN G S ? women

men

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Joan Carey

Anthony Kiepe

Tracy Foster

Tim Smith

Dianne Faulkner

Pete Blackburn

Lyn Hartley

Rob Parrella

Brittanny Wiley

108

John Fern

Wendy Jamieson

260

Adam Hateley

121

Wendy Usher

218

Mario Iacuone

157

Jannah Howard

303

Shane Span

MARLIN COAST WEST TOOWOOMBA STH SUBURBAN MACKAY WELLINGTON POINT BINJOUR

HERVEY BAY

NORTH DALBY

DARRA CEMENTCO

HELENSVALE

ACROSS THE WAY STHS SUBURBAN MACKAY MUSGRAVE HILL BELMONT SERVICES TEWANTIN-NOOSA MERMAID BEACH PROSERPINE

Full Rankings Lists are available at www.bowls.com.au/PlayerRankingSystem Courtesy of Honorary BA Rankings Administrator Sam Clough OAM

PLAYER PROFILES TRACY FOSTER

BOWLER Q&A TIM SMITH Across The Waves, Bundaberg

West Toowoomba

QLD RANKING: 22

QLD RANKING: 35

AUST RANKING: 125

AUST RANKING: 160 WHAT’S GOOD? At the moment it’s all going pretty good, I’ve got District Mixed Pairs State Final coming up in Mackay (Oct 14-15) and getting ready for Champion of Club Champion Singles too. WORKING ON..? I’m trying to get in as much practice as I can, I practice a couple of times a week and play a couple of games a week. I’m trying to always get better and playing regularly in competitions really helps. START IN BOWLS? My sister talked me into playing and I got hooked. I’ve been playing since the ’90s and haven’t looked back. I love the mental component and competition. DREAM BOWLS OPPONENT? Lynsey Clarke or Jo Edwards. I love the way both of them play and they always aspire to be better. I think they’re very mentally tough too and they make the game look very easy.

WHAT’S GOOD? I’ve got the Pine Rivers Turkey Triples coming up with Alex Murtagh and Aaron Hewson. There’s not many big comps up here so I only get to play the big ones when I come down every now and again. WORKING ON..? I’m working on my ability to keep up with Hewie and Murtagh on the grog! Other than that I’m getting down to the club to have a roll up and practice my kitty rolling so my skipper doesn’t go spare and just working on my game in general. START IN BOWLS? I started as a junior when I was 12 as that was the youngest you could start back in the day. Mum and dad were both bowlers so I was carted round in the back of the car with a packet of chips and a drink so it was either be bored or take part. I got hooked because I loved winning prizes and getting a chance to show up and beat the oldies was always pretty good too. DREAM BOWLS OPPONENT? I would like to have a go against Alex Marshall, he’s Mr Reliable. I like his temperament, he never seems to get flustered, he knows what shot to play and how to play it.

PETE BLACKBURN

JULIE KEEGAN Broadbeach

Souths Suburban Mackay

QLD RANKING: 1

QLD RANKING: 29 AUST RANKING: 165

AUST RANKING: 7

WHAT’S GOOD?

Coming up is the Hong Kong International Pairs which is pretty exciting, I’m playing with a girl from the Hong Kong Phoenix team. This is the fourth time I have gone and I have won it twice so it will be good to have another go.

We have a few big tournaments coming up, the next major ones for me are the Northern Beaches Invitation Fours and the Pine Rivers Turkey Triples. WORKING ON..? I don’t really get enough time to practice ever as I live outof-town and the only time I get to have a good roll up is in tournaments and other competitions, so I guess I’m just practising for tournaments. START IN BOWLS? I started playing at North Eden (Mackay) because my aunties and uncles were there. I already played a number of different sports so I decided to have a go at bowls too. I liked it so much I ended up ditching all of the other sports and focusing on bowls. DREAM BOWLS OPPONENT? I’ve played nearly everyone in Queensland now after about 21 years playing for Mackay but I would like to play against Paul Foster (Scotland) because he has been around for a long time and I have heard a lot about him.

WORKING ON…? I’ve been trying to keep my hand in there. I have been training every week at Broadbeach and just practising on my game. START IN BOWLS? I started playing in 2000 because my Dad used to travel up from NSW to visit and go down to the local bowls club to play. One day we went down for a roll up in a social competition and we actually ended up winning and I was hooked. DREAM BOWLS OPPONENT? I have always looked up to Karen Murphy and I was lucky enough for Karen to invite me to play with her in a few different events. She’s still right up there as one of the best and I think she’s the all-round package, she has the skill sets and she’s just a really nice person.

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ON THE LAWN WITH MULLINS LAWYERS

Clubs under Construction – what you need to know about the process for renovations and approvals We have assisted many bowls clubs to undertake renovations and refurbishments at their venues, and have seen the benefits of a new and refreshed look for the club. As bowls clubs are generally licensed premises, alterations to premises and any changes to the licensed area of the club must be approved by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) as well as the local council. This article sets out the key steps involved in club renovations: Council Approval In most situations where you decide to undertake building construction works to a property, you are required under the Planning Act 2016 to seek certification by the local council for the works. Often this can be achieved by simply obtaining a Building Approval, however where the renovations will significantly change or intensify the use of the premises, town planning approval may also be required. While the club may continue to trade during the renovations, it won’t be able to trade from the new areas without the relevant approvals. As town planning approvals can be quite time consuming, it’s important to ensure you take the appropriate steps at the outset to avoid any delays to the works as you move towards completion. OLGR Approval The Liquor Act requires all licensees to obtain approval from the OLGR prior to commencing any works, and the relevant application forms can be found on the OLGR website. In addition to the completed forms,

you will also need to lodge layout plans showing the proposed changes, and a plan of the site showing the existing and new licensed areas (if this is to change as part of the renovation works). A failure to obtain this prior approval will be a breach of the Liquor Act, and usually leads to a fine from the OLGR’s compliance division. In addition to on-the-spot fines, it is important to remember that a licensee’s compliance history, and any infringement notices or prosecutions will be considered in risk assessments for annual licence fees, and may lead to higher annual licence fees for non-compliant licensees. Gaming and Amplified Entertainment If the works relate to a gaming room and the gaming machines need to either be switched off or relocated as part of the renovation or refurbishment works, then specific approval needs to be obtained from the gaming section of the OLGR, and your Licensed Monitoring Operator needs to be notified. Additionally, for works to an area where there will be amplified entertainment, a new acoustics report will be required to measure the new area’s ability to contain sound, so that appropriate noise limits can be imposed on the liquor licence. OLGR Inspections After the completion of the works, the OLGR will want to conduct a final inspection of the completed works and receive final certificates for these, which may include Certificates of Classification, QFES reports and local council health department approval (if the

works relate to the kitchen). It is important to ensure that this process is co-ordinated to minimise any delay between completion of the works, and obtaining final approval to allow the club to commence trade from the new areas. While the process can be relatively simple, it is often overlooked by clubs in the haste to refresh the venue’s image, which can lead to compliance issues and delayed final approval. However, if the process is well managed, there should be no problems or delays, bringing the club’s new area on line as soon as possible. This whole process should be carefully considered by bowls clubs and their Committees or Boards. The due diligence they conduct should include careful selection of all consultants, including the builder, proper consideration of the cash-flow costs of supporting any loan required, and the business case that supports the decision to renovate. If you require any assistance in relation to potential works at your club, please contact me on 07 3224 0230. AUTHORS

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DEVELOPMENT

PAUL

WADE

ANDREW

Congratulations to Rockhampton Bowls Club for their enthusiastic development of Jack Attack in their local community. The club has showcased the sport of bowls to a whole new audience and this has resulted in some member conversions. Rockhampton Bowls Club’s positive approach was acknowledged when the club was announced as a finalist in the prestigious Bowls Club of the Year category in the annual BA Awards. QLD RBM Andrew Howie was also announced as a finalist in the RBM of the Year category. Here is an excerpt from a piece written by Rockhampton Bowls Club chairman Peter Tyler OAM about the club’s experience with Jack Attack. We hope you find it as inspiring as the judges!

Jack Attack at Rocky by Peter Tyler OAM Few in our region knew much about “Jack Attack” until we attended an information session by Northern QLD RBM Paul Jackson. There wasn’t much interest from members given it wasn’t great value for green fees if a game could be all over in an hour! However, Rockhampton Bowls Club (RBC) chairman Peter Tyler OAM supported by long term secretary Bernie Gottke and a few keen members decided we should give it a go! Two of our younger members Peter Thurecht and Trent Shillington were keen to help. Their task was to devise an eight week Friday night competition for new bowlers using the BPL Jack Attack format, two bowl triples, two tie break sets of five ends each, one power play end per set. Long term sponsor Capricornian Bank donated a perpetual shield and the club provided trophies and medals. All we needed were a few teams of barefoot bowlers… Any player currently affiliated with a club registered under the Bowls Australia/ Bowls Queensland umbrella would be ineligible – the target was bowlers new to the sport. The club decided eight teams would be a successful trial but through the power of social media, 15 signed up - The Rat Pack, The Ring Ins, The S.G.s, Living the Dream, The Bolsover Bowlers, The

OverArmers, We Are Here For the Beer, The Bowlerellas, Lawto’s Legends, Sharkies, Footloose, The Bowling Stones, The Guacabowlies, The Hairy Bowlers, The Incredibowls – most dressed up, some in fancy dress. There was hot food available such as burgers and hot dogs before the 7pm kick off and local band Generation Gap volunteered their services, playing 70s, 80s and 90s music most Friday nights, which was a massive hit! There were plenty of club volunteers to supervise the rinks, give the novice bowlers tips and supervise the scoring but as the weeks went by, the standard of bowling improved and the volunteers were needed less.

Paul Jackson - 0429 213 207 pjackson@bowls.com.au

Team Lawto’s Legends, Adam Schefe, Lee Bob, Tegan Schefe

It was clear many were starting to love the game that they had previously thought was “only for oldies”. The inaugural “Capricornian Shield” Jack Attack Tournament (for Barefoot Bowlers) was taken out by “Sharkies” in a tie break final against runners up Lawto’s Legends. The Sharkies were four mates who travelled 35 km from Yeppoon and back each week to compete. The tournament was a financial success through green fees, meal and bar sales and a number of players have signed up to play community bowls as social members of the club.

Team OverArmers, Karen Paroz, Melissa Genninges, Damian Clements, Jae Walters’

Most importantly, a group of young Australians were taught the game of bowls and grew to love it.

Rockhampton Bowls Club (RBC) is one of the oldest bowls clubs in Central QLD, established in 1912. For many community-based sports clubs, the good times and tough times are cyclic: currently RBC is experiencing relatively good times because of sound fiscal management and a strong and growing membership base working hard both on and off the green. The club has no paid employees. The club recently successfully amalgamated the men’s and women’s clubs - Peter Tyler OAM

RBM - NORTHERN QLD

Team Sharkies Mitch Bradford, Brad Dunsby, Sean Thurecht, Rachael Higgin, Asher Colley

RBM - CENTRAL QLD

Wade Mutzelburg - 0429 442 818 wmutzelburg@bowls.com.au

Team ‘We Are Here For The Beer’ Courtney Cave, Brett Spreadborough, Megan Todd and Nadine Quigley

RBM - SOUTH EAST QLD Andrew Howie - 0409 498 786 ahowie@bowls.com.au

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Umpire with Joan Brotherton

Q&A Restricting the movement of players during play The Law covering this is as follows:

As we approach the busy time of our bowling year when our Championships and Pennant are reaching the District, Group and State Play-offs, there are Laws and situations that occur resulting in many topics of conversations which I am sure many of you have been involved in. Some of these are as follows: Tied End

Law 24 – No shot scored – tied end: 24.1 There will be no shot scored by either team if it is agreed that: 24.1.1 the nearest bowl of each team is touching the jack:

Appendix A.4 (pages 96 -98) – If a Controlling Body decides that it is appropriate to restrict the movement of players during play, provision for this MUST be included within the Conditions of Play . Controlling Bodies can adopt or adapt the following: A.4.1, A.4.2, A.4.3 and A.4.4 depending on whether the game to be played is singles, pairs, triples or fours and if a player does not meet the terms of this Law then Law 13 – Possession of the rink will apply. If it is NOT in the Conditions of Play then there are no restrictions regarding players’ movement.

Eligibility of Players:

24.1.2 the nearest bowl of each team is the same distance from the jack or,

24.3 Following the tied end, Law 5.4 will apply: Which is – Play in other ends: In all ends after the first but apart from an extra end, the winner of the previous

SCORING end must place the mat and then deliver the jack and the first bowl.

24.1.3 no live bowls are left within the boundaries of the rink of play. It is at this point that there is confusion as to what to do: 24.2 The end must be declared tied and recorded on the score card as a completed end. ** The score from the previous end is moved down one space because this is a played end and counts as an end. A good idea to assist the Games Directors is to put a mark - e.g. ‘T’ in the column of each card where the tied end occurred and this will assist when checking the cards at the end of the game.

Again this is important that all Players are aware of the ELIGIBILITY CLAUSES in all Conditions of Play which vary depending on the type of event being played. Unfortunately there have been cases recently that players have not been eligible and have had to either forfeit or be disqualified.

Wearing a glove: This is a question that has been asked by many players. There is no Law that says you cannot wear a glove as it is no different than wearing a support for a sore knee, elbow, back, wrist, glasses and many other parts of our bodies that need a little help to take away the pain and assist and allow us to all enjoy our wonderful game. Many of these aids can be obtained from any bowls shop, chemist or shops that provide these items.

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Cent e n a rian F r ank

Ba n yo Greats

C ELEBRATI NG 90

Who would believe Tweed Heads Frank Birkin is 99 not out and only a nose away from his 100th birthday on Melbourne Cup Day 2017.

Four greats of Banyo Bowls Club were honoured at the club’s 2017 Presentation Day.

Russell Island bowls matriarch Pat Christian says she loves bowls because it does people “a world of good”!

If you wonder how long ago that was, World War I still had a year to run when Frank was born, on November 7, 1917. He grew up in Sydney and qualified as an engineer. He wasn’t much into sport but “dabbled” in backyard cricket and sailing. He married Connie in 1943 and the couple lived in Newtown (Sydney) until he retired from engineering in 1960. They did some travel and bought an egg farm and milk run. With some daylight hours available, Frank started playing bowls in 1964 at Roselands Bowling Club in SW Sydney. Frank and Connie retired for a second time (permanently) in 1985 and moved to Tweed Heads where they joined the local bowls club in 1987. After 66 years of happy marriage, Connie died in 2009. Frank continued to bowl and represent the club in winning teams until age 90. He still plays socially three times a week, Wednesday Pairs, Friday Triples and Saturday Pairs, using a bowling arm for the past two years. To keep up with the ‘modern world’, Frank learned to use a computer five years ago so he can communicate with “anybody and everybody”.

Alan Dellit, 90, is a celebrated patriarch and life member of Banyo with 55 years continuous service, which includes nine years as secretary, two years as treasurer, and an enjoyable playing career featuring a club singles title and Metropolitan and District Pennants wins. Rodger Roberts, 90, known for his great sense of humour and character, was also honoured for 50 years continuous membership since 1967. Roger has been an active bowler and strong supporter over five decades, serving as licencee, secretary, and committee positions on finance, bar, social, building, and games. Thomas Foxell, 89, first signed up at Banyo in 1963 and after a few years away, he has been back at the club for the past 50 years and received his badge for continuous service. Thomas is three months away from his 90th birthday, being born on January 24, 1928.

Pat (pic below with club president John Schmith) has been a regular bowler for 25 years and loves the game because it combines friendship and fitness. “It doesn’t matter what’s been happening, you can always go down to the club and play a game of bowls and just forget about it,” Pat said. “Just enjoy your bowls and don’t let things in your life get you down.” Pat took up bowls in her mid-60s after she was no longer able to play golf. Initially she took up indoor bowls in New Zealand but when she followed her daughters to Australia in 2008, she switched to lawn bowls. Pat’s daughters now live on Norfolk Island and when she visits, she always takes her bowls bag! She said there is great community spirit in the bowls community on Norfolk and at her home club of Russell Island.

Walter Bax was awarded his 50 years badge posthumously, having joined the club in 1966. (Wally died three weeks before the presentation ceremony, aged 88.) Contributed by John de Erneste. Pic below, Alan and Roger.

He recently re-sat his driver’s test and passed with flying colours to retain his unrestricted licence. “Quite simply, Frank Birkin is an inspiration!” the club members all agree. Contributed by Bernie Fletcher.

Burnett Bowls Club’s Glad Heatherington has also turned 90, on September 14 (pictured left). She had a huge celebration last month with family, friends and fellow bowlers from around Bundaberg. Glad has been a member of Burnett Bowls Club for 41 years and patroness for five years. Prior to that, she was a foundation member of Moore Park Bowls Club.

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MAD DOG CHAMP

QLD Jackaroo Brett Wilkie had a great weekend in Tasmania (Sept 16 – 17) winning the 2017 Bill Springer Invitational “Mad Dog” Singles, the BQ CEO finishing on top of QLD internationals Ryan Burnett (Scotland) 2nd and Ryan Bester (Canada) 3rd. 32 of the biggest names in the sport in Tassie and interstate competed at East Launceston Bowling & Community Club.

WH AT’ S N E XT ? Inaugural BPL Cup QLD State FInal Pine Rivers, Oct 7 Australian Champ of Champs NT, Oct 11-13 BQ District Mixed Pairs State Final Souths Suburban Mackay, Oct 14-15 Classic Open Fours Capalaba, Oct 14-15 Australian Senior Sides SA, Oct 16-19

Host a Comm Games national team? Enoggera Bowls Club is playing host to the PNG national team, with the squad currently in trials ahead of the big announcement about who will make the Commonwealth Games starting line up. A couple of familiar QLD faces, Enoggera’s Indi Conlan and Maria Rigby, will try to win a spot, based on their PNG cultural heritage. “It would be a dream come true to play at the Commonwealth Games and it’s the peak level of the sport so you’re

BQ State Champ of Club Champs Mermaid Beach, Oct 21-26

playing against the best of the best in every game,” Indi Conlan said.

Bowls Australia Awards Night Surfers Paradise, Oct 26

“Just having the chance of being able to have a strike at a medal would be unreal.”

World Champ of Champs St. Johns Park, Oct 30 - Nov 5

Ever thought how fascinating it might be to host a Commonwealth Games competing nation?

BQ State Pennant Tweed Heads, Nov 4-5

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) are offering clubs the chance to host an international team in preparation for the Games, contact GOLDOC if interested.

Trans Tasman Broadbeach, Nov 10-12 70th Anniversary Carnival Gin Gin, Nov 12 BPL06 & BPL Cup National Final Pine Rivers, Nov 14-17 Australian Championships Merimbula NSW, Nov 27-Dec 1 Arm Bowlers Pairs Manly, Dec 11 $20,000 Turkey Triples Pine Rivers, Dec 16-17 BQ State Juniors 2018 Bundaberg, Jan 13 – 19

Pictured left, PNG Games contenders at Enoggera, Kamu Walo, Rebecca Walo, Gabriel Tika, Loa Babona, Polin Pomaleu, Maria Rigby, Indi Conlan, Catherine Wimp, Issac Kasi, Piwen Karkar, Manu Walo and Maggie Wagstar.

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A new state of the art bowls facility is almost competed at Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa and everyone is getting excited for the final reveal! Lawn bowls is a sporting pastime which attracts many to Palm Lake Resorts, known for their impressive facilities within easy walking distance of the front door. One of the Palm Lake Group’s newest locations, Palm Lake Resort CooroyNoosa will unveil its world class, eight-rink undercover bowls green at a celebration in the coming months.

Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa sales manager Joanne Smith said her residents were excited about the new facility and had formed a bowls club committee to make plans. “The new bowls facility is shaping up to be absolutely spectacular!” Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa bowls club games director Jim Walsh said. “It’s the open aspect looking across to nearby bushland and the stunning water feature, we’ll be the envy of all the local bowlers!” Sales manager Joanne said like their homes, Palm Lake Resort bowls facilities are built to the highest standards.

“Sportcrete is the company engaged to install surfaces for all new bowls facilities across the Palm Lake Group, the Greengauge woven surface is worldrenowned for its performance, durability and consistency,” she said. Sportcrete’s Ben Sutcliffe said the surface was ideal for all levels and styles of bowling, producing consistent speeds of 15-16 seconds. Organise a personalised tour of Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa by calling 1800 885 851. “If you’re from out of town, ask us for a free night’s accommodation to tour the resort”, Joanne said.

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On the road again…

Presenter & Assessor accreditations from Mackay to Rockhampton Alan Thorp and George Franklin from the BQ Coaching Committee conducted courses in two districts, Mackay and Central QLD, in August. Over eight days, 95 bowlers attended sessions and studied modules in skills, club coaching, selection and competition. A total of 60 bowlers from Mackay District attended the sessions and 35 from Rockhampton clubs (CQ District). The clinics were well received and I am happy to report that three members were

assessed as competent Presenters & Assessors. The successful P& As who demonstrated their skills in conducting the courses with George and I were Felix Purcell North Mackay BC (Mackay District), David Hatfield Diggers BC (CQ District) and Beryl Quinn Calliope BC (Point Curtis District). Congratulations to all of you on a job well done, the state coaching committee is confident you will be a great asset to your Districts and Bowls QLD. Alan Thorp - Coordinator

64 bowlers attended a Skills Coaching Session at Suburban Bowls Club Mackay, including Carmel Leach, Alan Thorp, Jean Mackenzie, Ann Putland, Gary Putland, Ross Black, Dal MacKelvie, Allan Bennett, Mary Burston, Jeanine Rodgers, Maria Atkins, who received one-on-one training from Bowls QLD coaching committee’s Alan Thorp and George Franklin.

UPCOMING COURSES

CONGRATULATIONS

Oct 26-27 Downs (Toowoomba BC) - Introductory Coach, Selection

to the following club coaches who have been reaccredited:

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Joan Murray - Aspley Memorial, Des Kemp – Burnett, John McDonald - Pine Rivers, Ashleigh Harris – Gayndah, Isis Baxter – Aspley, Rosie Allen – Corinda, William Lambert – Wellington Point, Yvonne McKee - Twin Towns, Tony Langham - Cleveland

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THORPY

THORPY’S TOP TIP PRACTICE SESSIONS ESSENTIAL! Bowlers will develop individual practice sessions on their own or hopefully with an accredited coach. To win team events such as Pennant it is essential that team practice takes place on a regular basis, preferably with a coach on standby to provide feedback and suggestions. Always invite your club coach to attend a practise session. A club coach can generate a firm plan for your team and set up a range of situations and choices to be taken to practise good decision making and outcomes. The coach will have a firm plan and a range of situations or choices in the team practice to improve overall team performance and success.

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You never stop learning!

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Coaching with BQ coaching committee

Train the trainer, George Franklin from BQ Coaching practices arm bowler drills.

INTERVIEWING THE INTERVIEWER

Q&A WITH

BIG JIMMY By Tom Sharman

Why did you decide to do a podcast about bowls? I had the idea of starting the podcast after I got hooked on them myself. I was listening to a variety of different podcasts but I couldn’t find one on bowls so I decided to have a go at making one myself. I thought if I was looking for it, there must be others wanting to listen to good quality bowls content too.

I like doing it as it makes it more of a community show as the listeners get to contribute.

When did you start the podcast? Well initially it took me a couple of weeks of preparation as I had to learn how to actually make the podcast but I managed to make my first podcast in April and I have been making them ever since.

I thought it would be a good challenge for me too, as I had no idea about all the technical elements of actually making the podcast so it became a good little hobby to do in my spare time.

I do one a week and release it on Friday morning. So far I have done 17 episodes.

What is the podcast all about?

It takes about three hours to prepare for the episode and plan out what I’m going to ask and get everything ready and set up.

It’s really a look into the lives of the top bowlers in Australia and the world. I look at how they got into the sport, they give coaching tips, we ask them about their achievements and get them to re-live some of their best moments in the sport and they tell a few funny stories too. I’ve had some big names on so far, Steve Glasson came on twice, once as a bowler and once to talk as a coach. We talked about him leaving the Australian team and a variety of other topics. Rob Parella, Sean Baker, Jo Edwards, Wayne Turley, Barry Lester, Aaron Teys, Scott Thulborn and Bowls Australia CEO Neil Darlymple have all been on the show too. I reach out to my audience on Facebook and get them to submit questions they would like me to ask.

How long does it take to create an episode?

The interviews last about 40 to 50 minutes each and then I have to edit them and put them up. I normally try not to edit the interviews so the listeners can listen to the players talk unfiltered and more off the cuff, which I think makes for a better show.

How many listeners do you have at the moment and what are your plans for the future? At the moment, the show averages between 500-700 listeners a week. I’m trying to build the audience and get more people on board. The good thing about the podcasts too is that you don’t have to listen to them at a certain time. You can just download it and listen to it at a later date or in the car or while you’re working. The show is constantly evolving. I’m working on recording phone conversations so I can interview more internationals which should be good and I’ve just started to bring sponsors on board too. I’ll be taking part in the $11,500 Capalaba Classic (October 14-15) so I’ll be co-hosting a show about that with a teammate and we will do competition updates and interview some of the competing teams for the show while we are there too. You can catch ‘Inside Bowls with Big Jimmy Anderson’ every Friday morning on his website http://insidebowls.blubrry.com/ author/insidebowls/ or subscribe to the free podcast on itunes. Jimmy has an ‘Inside Bowls with Big Jimmy Anderson’ Facebook group for listeners who want to engage with the show.

october 2017

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