Club challenge: Jerusalema dance

CAPALABA’S CHERRY TURNS 95

By Mary Heath

There’s no stopping our Cherry. Cherry Illa is the oldest active bowling member at Capalaba Bowls Club. Cherry turned 95 on January, 28 and as it was Ladies’ Play Day we were able to celebrate her birthday with her.

Cherry plays most Thursdays and Saturdays all year round and enjoys both social and competition bowls. Cherry joined our club in 1994 and has been part of the management team for many years since then. In the last five years, she has been Catering Liaison Officer, Senior Vice President twice and social selector for the last two years. She’s a great draw bowler and just watch out for her driving shots!

What’s her secret? Cherry won’t reveal it so we’ll just follow her example and keep on keeping on.

JERUSALEMA HITS COOLOOLA

By Gary Holyoak

Cooloola Club members were enthusiastic to be the first known bowling club to do the Jerusalema Challenge.

We chose the end of our Mixed Social Bowls Day to stir the rhythm in our souls and accept the challenge. Our bowlers wanted to show Queensland that having fun on the green does not always include bowling. Spurred on by a huge gathering of supporters, our enthusiastic bowlerscum-dancers showed what it was all about to belong to a happy club.

We have posted our video on the club’s Facebook page for all to see. So take a look and we challenge other clubs to post their versions to prove that bowling clubs are also about having fun.

About the Jerusalema Dance Challenge

Angolan dance troupe Fenómenos do Semba created the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge video that showed off their dance moves to the South African hit song, Jerusalema by Johannesburg-based musician and producer Master KG. Since then, the spiritual nature of the song has encouraged communities to accept the challenge and line dance together, particularly after spending more time in lockdown during the coronavirus. The #JerusalemaDanceChallenge video has created a viral mass following across social media.

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UNDER THE SHED AT GOOSIES

By Tony Allsop

The Under The Shed $12,000 Tier 3 event held on February 21-22 attracted the full complement of 32 teams from the Gold Coast to Townsville. Goosies in Mackay has two under-cover greens with 16 rinks and it was pleasing to see no games were cancelled because of rain on the Saturday. The event was so popular that the six teams that joined a waiting list to play missed out on a game. There will be another “Goosies $10,000” in November 2021. Almost all rinks have been booked for this event already. The next Under The Shed competition planned for February 2022 has attracted 27 teams so far, so may be booked out by the time you read this. A new chef, new menus, a refurbished clubhouse and more pokies have all combined to attract more members to the club.

Photos: Tony Allsop

The Goosies ladies playing their club championships. Pictured measuring are Maryann Bartolo & Maureen Blutcher

Division 1 winners: Club Musgrave

MAX MORRIS MEMORIAL SEVENS

By Robbie Allan

Bowls Gold Coast Tweed District hosted the finals weekend of the inaugural Max Morris Memorial Sevens competition on February, 20-21. This finals weekend was the culmination after seven weekend rounds of sectional play, covering four separate divisions of bowlers with 48 teams entered. There were 336 bowlers on the greens every Saturday morning. Overall, the district distributed $19,200 in prize money to 12 different clubs. Max Morris was a member of the District Match Committee for six

Division 2 winners: Burleigh Heads

years (1994–1999), and served three of those years as Chairman of the Committee. He was a director for four years after that, then became District Secretary in 2005. He served as District Secretary until 2012, when he became a director again and was also the Winter Carnival Committee Chairman. Following that, he was the District Patron for four years before standing down from district duties in 2019. Max was also a life member of the District. Family members of the late Max Morris were present to hand out medallions to the winners in each division.

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CLUB STALWARTS AWARDED LIFE MEMBERSHIP

By Julie Shuttleworth

Voluntary contribution is essential for any club’s success and the Atherton Bowls club is no exception. It for this reason that the club recently rewarded the outstanding contribution made by both Clive and Jan Leinster. Having been members for 23 years, Clive and Jan have held committee positions with the club. Jan has been club food provedore for many years, as well as club secretary, ladies games director and ladies president. Jan now serves as a member of the general committee. Clive presently holds the position of club patron, but in past years served as a committee member and club president. Not only have both contributed towards the running of the Atherton Bowls Club, but they have also represented the club on many occasions. They have both been selected for interclub and district events, play in many weekly social and club fixtures and are valued members of any team. Although talented on the green, it is their voluntary contribution over the years to Atherton Bowls Club that has driven the executive committee to present them with life membership of the club. Committee Chair, Julie Shuttleworth, said the club is lucky to have many volunteers coming forward to assist with the club. “It is important to honour those who make outstanding contribution as a way of thanking them for their service over the years,” Julie said. “Jan and Clive Leinster have been stalwarts of the Atherton Club and this life membership is in recognition of their length of service, their time devoted to the club and the many areas of contribution to the overall running of this club.”

MIGHTY MUDDIES NEW SIGN AT BEENLEIGH

By Amy Armstrong

Beenleigh Bowls Club is excited to unveil their new signs located on the greens side of the clubhouse. Our club is steadily growing and is undergoing a face-lift inside and out, as well as online which includes our awesome Cranky Crab (designed and donated by one of our talented bowlers).

Our bowlers are very proud of their club and want to welcome everyone to the home of the muddies. Find us on Facebook @beenleighmuddies

By Rita Parsons

Members of the Taroom Bowls Club had a great day of bowls with 56 players on the green playing rinks which included players social and juniors. It was a great to see the social and juniors enjoying the game, with a stubbie or soft drink for a toucher. A scrumptious afternoon tea was enjoyed between games. Congratulations to the winners for the day Delacey Kehl, Kandi McLennan, Jen Bradshaw and Lachlan Green. Also well done to the runners-up William Donner, Cody Green, Andrew Williams and Marg McAdam.

Winners L-R: Delacey Kehl, Kandi McLennan, Jen Bradshaw & Lachlan Green

UNDER THE ROOF AT ATHERTON

Christine Scott, Jeannie Wilds, Carmel DeZen and Glennis Buttigeg

By Beth Johnston

Atherton’s ladies in action during their “Under the Roof” event

Our Under the Roof event at Atherton was a fantastic day with 64 women competing and playing three games of 14 ends. It was a day of great bowls, friendly banter and delicious food from Carol and her ladies. Thank you to all who helped, especially our Vice Chair Kay, Jan, Wendy, Dorothy and the generous sponsor - Hillross Financial and Planning.

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FABULOUS FACELIFT FOR MT TAMBORINE’S GREEN

By Damian Bartlett - Greenkeeper

Mt Tamborine Bowls Club has come a long way in the last year. The club has a new president and management team and the outside of the club has also improved. The green is superb and we now have unlimited water, the first time in almost 100 years, due to getting a bore drilled successfully. When I first started with the club in September 2020, the green was full of weeds, blue couch, crowsfoot and more - you name it, we had it. We had to do something about the green. The first step was to completely nuke it with as much chemical as I could get my hands on. Then regrow about 80% of the green using the stolonization method. With the help from a few of the board members, as well as my father who is also a greenkeeper, we opened the green about a month ago and we are now playing in the Q7s tournament. We will soon be playing pennants with the ability of actually being able to host a home game rather than borrow a neighbouring club’s green. The club is now thriving and is on its way back to its former glory.

The green in February 2021, ready to host a home game The green in October 2019

The green in September 2020

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Noel with members of his club

A field of 18 teams played for the Lamberton trophy and prizemoney in honour of long-serving club members, Ron and Iris Lamberton.

Congratulations to this year’s winners: With 43 points (Plus 29) was the Gracemere combination of Nick Jones, Ron Wigginton and Rod Mooney (pictured). Close behind them in second place with 43 points (plus 20) was the Victoria Park team of Gordon Carson, Mick Forrester and Zuriel Hamilton. In third place with 42 points was another Victoria Park team of Lyndall Boswood, Gail Bellert and Garry Walker. In fourth place was a Yeppoon team of Kim Martin, Michell Mathieson, and David Phillips, while in 5th was another Yeppoon team of Mike Browning, Geoff Baldwin and John Lewis.

L-R: Nick Jones, Ron Wigginton and Rod Mooney

ALBY CONTINUES TO BOWL DESPITE VISION LOSS

By Mick Cherry

Alby and Maree Gibbs are a well known husband and wife team travelling all over Queensland and NSW to attend carnivals. However in October 2020, Alby suffered a stroke behind one eye leaving him visually impaired. Alby saw double and could not bowl at all and from there it was almost impossible for him to compete again. Alby had entered the Oakey 2 Day Carnival on February 7 this year, so he got stuck into practice hoping his eye would come good. He conceded he might have to give it away. A week before Oakey, his eye started to improve. He played in skip position and won the carnival using his one good eye. Alby went to Roma’s Carnival and played with Maree in lead position. He had a win there too.

L-R: Alby & Maree Gibbs, Mick Cherry & Len Bartz

Soon after Roma, the duo headed off to the Crows Nest carnival and Alby played with Len Bartz, Mick Cherry and Maree and they also won there. I thought it an interesting story, because in my long bowls career I have played with some of the best bowlers in the country and I have never seen any of them play five games as well as Alby played at Crows Nest. After this my advice is, a) never give up, or b) practice blindfolded.

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Burnett’s president’s day

The Sportsman’s Award went to the team representing Gin Gin Bowls Club. Pictured L-R Ken Fritz, Burnett Bowls Club Men’s President Denis Bust, Wayne Morgan, Bevan Flanders & Alan Stevens

By Trish Hansen

Burnett Bowls Club recently held their Men’s President’s Day. Past presidents Bob McMamee, Peter Ey & Stan Mason were amongst those in attendance and the current Men’s President, Denis Bust, presented John Kemp (president of Bundaberg Mens District Bowls Association) with a gift to mark the occasion. A fun day was had by all.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BUNDY’S QRI CLUB TROPHY DAY WINNERS

Photos from Trish Hansen

L-R: Allan and Trish Hansen receiving the winners award from John Simpson (R) QRI Club Trophy Day Sportsman Award being presented by Vice President John Simpson (centre) to recipients Vince Senyard (left) & Denis Bust (right)

ATHERTON MT BALDY CLASSIC

Russell Hubbard, John Phillips, Denis Skinner, Mick Frese with Adam Cole - 6 wins plus 40

By Beth Johnston

Atherton Bowls Club hosted their annual two-day Mt Baldy Classic Men’s Fours on March 13-14 with 56 players from the Tablelands and Far North Qld. Volunteer club members worked hard before and during the weekend to make it a successful, yearly fundraising event. The winning team was Russell Hubbard, John Phillips, Denis Skinner and Mick Frese; second Ettore Tiraboschi, Barry Lynne, Victor Tiraboschi and Elio Crema and coming in third was Col Rowbotham, Gavin Johnson, Jack Lanham and Gary Kriesel. The success of this major event is made possible by local sponsorship from John Cole Toyota, Barron Valley Hotel, Guilfoyle Funeral Services and Atherton Trophies and Engravings. The Atherton Bowls Club wishes to thank all the sponsors for their generous support.

Disability classification and new coaches for North Queensland

The first three months of 2021 have been extremely busy for the presenters and assessors on the State Coaching Committee with clubs and districts requesting many coaching activities. Areas visited so far include Cairns, Townsville (twice), Toowoomba, Mackay and Gold Coast. Activities conducted included Introductory and Club Coach Courses, Skills and Bowling Arm programs, Selection Module, Coaching Workshop and a number of Disability Classifications. Felix Purcell said that the feedback from the workshop conducted at North Mackay Bowls Club was exceptional and the State Coaching Committee are hopeful that many more districts avail themselves of this initiative made available for all coaches in Queensland. We will be publishing more on the North Mackay courses in the next Bowler magazine. Also pictured is Kent Druery undergoing classification with Thorpy at the Burleigh Heads Bowls Club on Sunday February, 14. Thorpy stated that Kent performed very well and that he was looking forward to Kent participating in the State Championships in July.

North Queensland Courses

By Lesley Bates

Cutheringa Bowls Club was an excellent venue for a number of courses held over four days. Thorpy recommends that anyone visiting Townsville call into this club as the hospitality shown by Muddie and his helpers was exceptional. Jacqui Hineman and Thorpy experienced perfect tropical weather and stayed at the Mecure Motel which is a district sponsor. There were 50 keen bowlers from Magnetic Island, Suburban, Alligator Creek, Cutheringa, Thuringowa, Jubilee, South Townsville and Wangaratta that took advantage of these courses organised and funded through the district’s Community Gambling Grant. Six female and five male coaches were accredited, two participants completed the Selection Module, three participated in the workshop and 21 attended the Skills Training Course. Thanks to Ron Mitchell, Gary Costigan and Wendy Jones from the North Queensland District for their assistance in organising this successful event. COACHING COURSES COMING UP

• Coorparoo BC April 8 & 15 Club Coach • North Mackay BC March 20 Introductory Coach • Glasshouse Country BC April 12 -13 Club Coach • Kallangur BC May 15-16 Club Coach • Maroochydore BC May 1 & 2 Club Coach • Tewantin Noosa BC May 16 Skills & Bowling Arm • Palmwoods BC May 30 Skills & Bowling Arm

Kent Druery (left) with Alan Thorp

Recently accredited coaches - Cutheringa

Skills training course- Cutheringa

ECKA’S MESSAGE

Don’t limit yourself by setting a score as a goal. Think about making good shots, one at a time. If you keep making good shots,the good scores will follow. Over attention to results can create fear-based bowling.