From the President

with BQ’s Peter Williamson

BQ is now at the end of the State District Sides and State Championships. I wish to thank all the clubs on the Sunshine Coast that played host to the players and officials. The work done by BQ staff, match committee, club managements and club members to ensure a smooth running of these events, with so little disruption, is to be commended. The standard of play in all events has been seen to have improved over the past years and, whilst not playing, was enjoyable to watch. The singles gold, silver and bronze medal finals were played with passion and with great respect for each other.

Mayor Mark Jamieson and District President Graham Tanis were in attendance at Coolum Beach Bowls Club to present medals; we also thank Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez for attending the triples presentation. The live streaming of these events is another important tool being used to give worldwide audiences viewing of bowls in Queensland, put together by BQ and the Gold Coast Tweed Media Team to make it possible.

Notification was received from the Minister’s Office of the Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP, that funding has been made available to BQ for the Active Industry Project Fund. This will support lawn bowls in multiple locations across regional areas i.e., workshops for coaching, umpire courses and other administrative matters.