From the President
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD MAY 4 -17
with BQ’s Peter Williamson The Bowls Queensland AGM and Council meetings have now come and gone and of significance to myself was being re-elected State President. I humbly thank the membership for their confidence in my ability to continue working for the betterment of bowls in Queensland. The previous board, with the work of the finance director and finance manager, put together a financial report with an operational deficit of $163,852 while taking into consideration the reduction of $560,363 of affiliation fees to clubs. Without State Government funding, the events that were conducted would not have been possible without further cost to BQ funds. The year of 2020 saw a decrease in club membership of 819, some of whom may not have rejoined their clubs following the forced COVID closure of clubs. Numbers are also down from the average over the past three years. It is hoped clubs also have been able to attract new members. Staff and the match committee are working to get all in place for the forthcoming State District Sides and State Championships hosted by clubs in the Gateway District. Club Manly will play host to the annual Australian Defence Forces Bowls Association versus BQ Presidents XII from Friday afternoon on April, 16 to Saturday, April, 17. Spectators are welcome to come and support our ADF personnel and players from throughout the State. This event will also be live-streamed on the BQ website and Facebook page.
Peter Williamson
Winners Women’s Triples State Champions 2020 L-R: Chloe Stewart, Jessica Srisamruaybai & Claire Turley
The 2021 State Championships will commence on Tuesday May, 4 and finish on Monday May, 17. All events will be played at clubs in the Gateway area, with final games played at Capalaba Sports Club. Queensland’s State Championships are open to all Bowls Queensland affiliated bowlers. These championships enable players to compete for State titles in Singles, Pairs, Over-60s Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Triples and Fours. Capturing a coveted State crown places the winner in the company of some of Queensland’s greatest bowlers. Winners of the 2021 Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours and Mixed Pairs advance to the Australian Championships in October. Schedule: • Mixed Pairs – May 4, 5 & 6 • Men’s Triples & Women’s Triples – May 7 & 8 • Men’s Fours & Women’s Fours – May 9, 10 & 11 • Men’s Pairs & Women’s Pairs – 12, 13 & 14 • Men’s Over 60 Pairs & Women’s Over 60 Pairs – May 12, 13 & 14 • Men’s Singles & Women’s Singles – May 15, 16 & 17 See www.bowlsqld.org/events/state-championships for more information.
6 queensland bowler April 2021
