Homeschoolers & Bowls Clubs - It’s a Win Win!

Lawn bowls clubs across the country are always on the lookout for junior players who can contribute to the growth and success of their club. While traditionally, most young players are recruited from schools, there is another way to increase membership: bringing homeschooled players to lawn bowls clubs.

Tamborine Mountain Homeschool Lawn Bowls has been in the pipeline from last year. We started this year with one player and by the end of the first term we were up to seven. Excitingly we have just started our third term with 16 players. Pictured right are homeschoolers Sophie, Hugo, Zachary, Amias, Emanual, Annabelle, Zac, Lucas, Faith, Flynn, Sequoia, Anna-Rose, Jaslyn, Ruby, Rob and Damon who recently played bowls at Mt Tamborine Bowls Club.

Here are some reasons why homeschooled players can bring unique advantages to lawn bowls clubs.

• Flexibility in terms of time commitment. The players can often attend practices and matches during regular hours without conflicting with their academic commitments, making them more available for club activities.

• You may find their focus and dedication translates to their approach to lawn bowls as well. Homeschooled players tend to display exceptional selfdiscipline, motivation, and attention to detail. They understand the importance of practice.

• Homeschool families are looking for sports their kids can enjoy and learn new skills; this could greatly benefit lawn bowls clubs by adding depth and quality to their membership.

Incorporating homeschool players into lawn bowl clubs can create an environment that not only strengthens membership but also promotes inclusivity and growth. So, why not consider welcoming these players to your lawn bowls club and reap the benefits of this valuable addition?

I’d like to say a big thank you to Tamborine Mountain Bowls Club for their support.I’m happy to be contacted by clubs for further information: k_manchee@hotmail.com

Woodgate’s Friendship Day

What a lovely day we all had out on the greens for the JENLESLEY Friendship Day, generously sponsored by Fred and Shirley Hampson from ChildersWoodgate Funeral Services. We played two games of 3-bowltriples with 13 ends each and had a lovely lunch between games. The prize money was shared as a team could only win one prize each.

We welcomed one team from Eidsvold: Trevor, Gary and Daniel and thank them for making the trip across.

We look forward to next year when this will be a premier event on our calendar.

Woodgate’s Fours Carnival

It was an amazing day of play at the Woodgate Fours Carnival held at Woodgate Bowls Club last month.

More than 120 bowlers took to our well presented greens for a full day of bowls competition.

A small splattering of rain didn’t stop or spoil the day. We played three games of 16 ends each, during which a lovely barbeque lunch revived our spirits!

Bundaberg Motor Group, one of our major sponsors for the year, supported our July Fours Carnival and we thank them for their generosity.

Congratulations to the winners of the day, Team Tennant with Bob Winzar, Clinton Dowling, Mick Tull and Joan Tennant.

Winners were paid down to fifth place with three round winners thrown in for good measure.