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CONTENTS
GIVE ME 5 FOR KIDS
Joan Brotherton OAM discusses possession of the
QUEENSLANDERS TOP WORLD RANKINGS
Aron Sherriff & Kelsey Cottrell rank as the best bowlers in the world
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2024 Ba awards night nominations
Bowls Australia is calling for nominations for this year’s edition of the sport’s national Awards Night, in an effort to recognise eligible individuals and clubs. The sport’s night of nights will again be staged as a virtual event later in the year, as occurred in 2020, ’21 and ’23. This year’s function will again see 15 awards bestowed, with nine awards eligible for nominations from the community. Awards open to public nomination include:
• Under-18 Male Bowler of the Year
• Under-18 Female Bowler of the Year
• Male Bowler with a Disability of the Year
• Female Bowler with a Disability of the Year
• Club of the Year
• Official of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Community Service Award
Awards not eligible for public nomination include:
• International Male Bowler of the Year (peer voted)
• International Female Bowler of the Year (peer voted)
• International Male Bowler with a Disability of the Year (peer-voted)
• International Female Bowler with a Disability of the Year (peer-voted)
• Male Bowler of the Year (National Rankings points determined)
• Female Bowler of the Year (National Rankings points determined)
BA strongly encourages members of the bowls community to put forward nominations for the eligible awards, with the selection criteria not limited to only national or international achievements; many recognise the contribution and achievements across all levels of the sport. Go to www.bowls.com.au/2024-awards-nightnominations/ to nominate an individual or club.
Nominations for the 2024 Awards Night close at midnight on Friday, August 16, 2024.
BOWLING GREEN CANOPIES
with BQ’s Brett Wilkie CEO REPORT
Bowls Queensland Committees 1.7.24 – 30.6.25
Congratulations to the newly appointed Bowls Queensland Committees (below) and we thank them for volunteering their time to Queensland bowls for the next 12 months. Thank you to those who also showed interest in these Committee positions.
• Coach: Alan Thorp (Coordinator), Dennis O’Toole, Eric Tomsene, Jacqui Hineman, David Hatfield, Mal Mackney.
• Umpire: John Kirkpatrick (Coordinator), Joan Brotherton, OAM Barry Ashby, Jessie Cannon, Chris Berry, Peter Landers.
• Match: Jim See (Coordinator), Linda Morish, Ron Somerville, John De Erneste, Christine Russell, Barry Cooke, Linda Mitchell.
• Selection: Christina Pavlov (Coordinator), Gary Costigan, Wendy Wilson, Ron Mitchell, Kurt Brown.
Bowls Queensland has also introduced a Junior Committee for the first time in many years to help promote junior bowling. The following candidates have been chosen for this Committee:
• Junior: Des Kemp (Coordinator), Richard Brain, Jacqui Hineman, Christopher Scott, Kane Nelson, Chris Falkner, Cody Gerick.
Events, Competition & High Performance Manager
Welcome to Bill Cornehls who has returned to Bowls Queensland to assume this pivotal role.
BowlsLink
More information will be sent out to clubs and districts in the near future re the roll out of BowlsLink in September/October.
Try Bowls Month – October
All clubs are encouraged to support Bowls Queensland’s Try Bowls month of October by holding some form of event at your club as part of a State-wide push to entice new people to try our sport.
This could be an Open Day, Barefoot Bowls Session, Bring a Friend Day, Bring a Relative, Family Fun Day, Community Day, fancy dress theme or whatever you may like to call it that would be popular in your area. Your local CSM will be happy to assist if needed.
Bowls QLD will provide promotional material to assist clubs if they would like to utilise it. Information was distributed to clubs in June. These days need all club members to get behind them by inviting their friends and family to come along, also by volunteering to assist on the day.
Active Industry Project Funding
I would like to thank the Queensland Government for their support through the Active Industry Project Fund that helped cover costs for Umpire and Coaching education in Quilpie and Weipa, and also Greenkeeper education in Charleville, Quilpie, Cunnamulla, Mt Isa and Cloncurry.
QLD vs NSW Test Series
Congratulations to our QLD U25 Women and 40-59 Men’s teams on winning their shields versus NSW. Hard luck to the rest of Open, U25 and 40-59 teams and well done to NSW on being too good on this occasion. Thank you to St Johns Park and Bowls NSW for their hospitality.
QLD vs NSW & VIC U18 Tri Series
Eight players of each gender will contest this series for each State from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August at Club Tweed. Six rounds will be played over the three days in singles, pairs, triples and fours disciplines. Thank you to Club Tweed for sponsoring this event. Make sure you come down to Club Tweed and cheer on the
QUEENSLANDERS!!
QLD Multi Disability Championships
This event will be held at the Chermside and Northern Suburbs Bowls Club from 5 - 8 August 2024. Good luck to all participating in this great event which will be live streamed on BQ Facebook and YouTube.
Secondary Schools Cup
Fourteen teams have progressed to our State Finals to be held at Club Pine Rivers on 21 & 22 August. Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for their ongoing sponsorship of this event.
Live Streaming on YouTube
Each of the three events above will be live streamed on BQ Facebook and YouTube. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the Bowls QLD YouTube page: www. youtube.com/@bowlsqld8764/streams Many clubs are now showing the YouTube live streams on their in house TV screens which has been popular for members and non-bowling visitors to clubs.
Australian Indoor Singles
Good luck to our QLD qualifiers Chloe Stewart, Matthew Blyth and Michael Burgess in the Australian Indoor Singles at Club Tweed from 12-15 August.
Brett Wilkie
REGISTER
QLD VS NSW INTERSTATE TEST SERIES
Every inch as exciting and competitive as last year’s interstate Test Series, July 17-18 saw Queensland bowlers take on arch-rivals New South Wales in the annual, three-test series at St Johns Park Bowling Club. Congratulations to NSW who painted the greens and fields blue on their winning streak in both bowls and the State of Origin!
OPEN
Each Open side was comprised of three rinks, each of four players. Queensland returned the Open Women’s title (The Ashes) to NSW, while the NSW Open Men retained the Wal Currey Memorial Shield for the fifth consecutive time.
Open Women
Day 1 saw the QLD Open Women lose the first Test to NSW by a whopping 24-point margin, with a result of 72-48 to NSW. Determined to hit back in the second Test, the maroon women edged closer to a win but succumbed to NSW by 10 shots, scoring 48 to NSW’s 58.
The third test on day 2 was yet another clean sweep for the Blues after QLD lost 49 to NSW’s 64. The three separate test wins for NSW secured the series for the Blue Open Women 3-0. Congratulations to QLD player of the series, Candice Ayton.
Manager of the Open Women’s team, Chrissy Pavlov, believes we have a great depth of talent in Queensland. She was proud of her team and their “never say die Queensland spirit”.
“We had two debutants in the side (Jannah Dymnycz, State debut and Lexie Foot, Open team debut) and a couple of women returning who had played some time ago. NSW got the jump on us but we fought hard to the end,” Chrissy said.
Open Men
Our Open Men had a big challenge ahead, trying to take the title away from NSW who had won the trophy for four consective years. Day 1 didn’t go according to plan when NSW trumped QLD by 13 in the first test, winning 59-46. Hoping to even the scores in the second test, QLD tried but didn’t make the cut and lost to NSW by a sizeable margin, 67-40.
Test three on day 2 was a closer game, with both sides giving it their all, but it wasn’t to be and the NSW men triumphed again with a 60-50 win to claim the series, winning 3 tests to 0. It was Dale McWhinney-Shillington’s debut for the Open Men’s team.
Manager Gary Costigan said the Queenslanders played well, but “it was a very tough team to play against, full of Australian Representatives”.
“We did our best and I thought all three skips played very well,” Gary said.
“They had to chase shots and played every shot they could with Queensland pride, but we didn’t get there.”
Congratulations to QLD player of the series, Aron Sherriff.
Players of the Open Series: Candice Ayton & Aron Sherriff
QLD OPEN Teams
Women:
• Candice Ayton, Pamela Rowe, Bolivia Millerick, Kelsey Cottrell sk
• Jannah Dymnycz, Noelene Dutton, Julie Keegan, Lynsey Clarke sk
• Amanda Haevecker, Lexie Foot, Wendy Wilson, Chloe Stewart sk
Men:
• Chris Rosanes, Nic Gosley, Kane Nelson, Aron Sherriff sk
• Dale McWhinney-Shillington, Barrie Lester, Sean Ingham, Sean Baker sk
• Cohen Litfin, Matthew Lucas, Brett Wilkie, Nathan Rice sk
Women’s Open Back L-R: Jannah Dymnycz, Kelsey Cottrell, Pamela Rowe, Lexie Foot, Wendy Wilson, Chloe Stewart & Julie Keegan. Front: Manager Chrissy Pavlov, Noelene Dutton, Amanda Haevecker, Lynsey Clarke, Bolivia Millerick & Candice Ayton
Men’s Open Back L-R: Kane Nelson, Sean Baker, Aron Sherriff, Nathan Rice, Cohen Litfin, Matt Lucas, Dale McWhinneyShillington & Manager Gary Costigan. Front: Barrie Lester, Chris Rosanes, Nic Gosley, Sean Ingham & Brett Wilkie
UNDER 25
Each Under 25 side was comprised of two teams, each of four players. The Under 25 Women claimed the title for Queensland, winning the series 2-1.
Under 25 Women
It was a close call for the States in the first test, when the game could’ve gone either way, but it ended up being a Maroon victory 45-42. Settling in for test 2, QLD took the match with an easier 41-27. NSW hit back in the third test, refusing to let QLD win them all, and ended with a tidy Blues win of 50-38. QLD women retained the trophy after the series ended with a 2-1 win.
Manager Phil Jordan said that for his first series as a manager, he was “just so proud”.
“The girls, in one word, were brilliant. They jelled as a team, barracked for each other and played so well to win the first two tests against a very strong and experienced NSW U25 side,” Phil said.
“Four of the girls came out of U18s and five were from the country and I was just so proud of them.
“They lost the third test but NSW had changed the sides around and they were a much stronger NSW team with their new selections.”
Well done to Bonnie Attwooll and Jorja Maughan on their debut as State representatives and Corinne Stallan, Holly Anderson and Dekota Brindle on playing in the Under 25 team for the first time.
Congratulations to QLD player of the series, Corinne Stallan.
Above U25 Women back L-R: Manager Phil Jordan, Corinne Stallan, Sophie Keipe, Jorja Maughan & Chloe Runge. Front L-R: Dekota Brindle, Holly Anderson, Olivia Rothwell & Bonnie Attwooll. Inset: Winning U25 Women’s team
Players of the U25 Series: Jayden Cottell & Corinne Stallan
Under 25 men
The QLD U25 Men had a fight on their hands in the first two tests, with a 2-0 scoreline to NSW after day 1. The first test was a NSW win 59-46, and the second an even more convincing 53-24 win.
However, the blue team’s luck ran out in the third test when they went down to QLD 44-26, but NSW took the title of the series winning 2-1.
Well done to first time players for the Under 25s Hayden Oster, Hayden Leslie and Jayden Cottell. Manager Phil Jordan said the boys found it much tougher. “It was a very strong NSW U25 side,” Phil said. “Not a lot went the QLD boys’ way, but they fought hard and stayed in the matches but lost the first two tests.
“We made team changes for the third test and the players were much more positive and played as a team, winning the third test convincingly.
I was so proud of the boys in their effort.”
Congratulations to QLD player of the series, Jayden Cottell
QLD UNDER 25 Team
Women:
• Bonnie Attwooll, Chloe Runge, Olivia Rothwell, Jorja Maughan sk
• Sophie Kiepe, Dekota Brindle, Holly Anderson, Corinne Stallan sk
Men:
• Hayden Oster, Hayden Leslie, Isaac Maughan, Jarryd Davies sk
• Joel Downey, Jayden Cottell, John Hammond Jnr, Jake Rynne sk
U25 Men back L-R: Manager Phil Jordan, Jarryd Davies, Joel Downey, Jake Rynne & Jayden Cottell. Front John Hammond Jnr, Hayden Leslie, Hayden Oster & Isaac Maughan
40-59 years
Each 40-59 years side was comprised of two teams, each of four players. The QLD men claimed the series this year, defeating NSW by 2 series to 1.
40-59 Women
QLD lost test 1 by a 12-shot margin, with the first test result of the series being 47-35 in NSW’s favour. Not wanting to end the day on a loss, the QLD women turned it around and, with laser focus, leapt ahead and defeated NSW in the second test with a score of 57-21. The series tally was 1-1 by the end of the first day, with both teams ready to face each other with the intention of winning on day 2. While QLD gave it their all, it wasn’t to be and NSW defeated them in the last test by a large margin, with a final score of 57-26. Congratulations to NSW on claiming the series 2-1.
Well done to Janet Healey, Lauren Schultz, Denise Gilbert and Trish Cullinane on their State debuts.
Congratulations to QLD player of the series, Pauline Laverty.
Linda Morish, who managed both the Men and Women’s 40-59 teams, said that “despite their best efforts, both teams lost their first games played in the morning. So, by the afternoon, it had become a mind game if they were to conquer.”
Linda went on a mission to give both teams confidence and was “happy with the way they focused. For the women’s team it was a struggle as the NSW team were so positive. The men’s team picked up and never looked back.”
Players of the 40-59 Series: Pauline Laverty & Ben Walsh
Women’s 40-59 team Back L-R: Denise Gilbert, Lauren Schultz, Trish Cullinane & Janet Healey. Front L-R: Manager Linda Morish, Yvonne Lovelock, Lorraine Callaghan, Tilly Orero & Pauline Laverty
40-59 Men
After NSW took the men’s trophy in this division last year, the QLD men moved mountains to claim the title for themselves this time. After being disappointed in the first test after NSW defeated them 38-31, the men surged ahead and won the second test 43-33, ending day 1 on a series cliffhanger result of 1-1. Day 2 saw the QLD men on fire and they gave as good as they got against a strong NSW side, managing to stay enough ahead to defeat the Blues by 8 shots, winning the third test 40-32 and, for the first time, claiming the series title.
Well done to Tim Smith on his debut as a State representative, and to Jamie Anderson on being a first timer in this event.
Congratulations to the 40-59 QLD player of the series, Ben Walsh. Thank you to St Johns Park Bowling Club for their support of this series.
QLD 40-59 Team
Women:
• Denise Gilbert, Lauren Schultz, Janet Healey, Trish Cullinane sk
• Pauline Laverty, Yvonne Lovelock, Tilly Orero, Lorraine Callaghan sk
Men:
• Ben Walsh, Gary Pearson, Tim Smith, Jamie Anderson sk
• Paul Gilbert, Mark Armstrong, Glen Pitts, Adam White sk
Winning Men’s 40-59 team Back L-R: Manager Linda Morish, Mark Armstrong, Jamie Anderson, Glen Pitts & Tim Smith. Front L-R: Gary Pearson, Ben Walsh, Adam White & Paul Gilbert
NEW EVENTS,
COMPETITION & HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER
In a move that has delighted both the bowls community and his colleagues, Bill Cornehls has returned to Bowls Queensland to assume the pivotal role of Events, Competition, and High Performance Manager. This appointment marks a significant chapter in Cornehls career, bringing with it a wealth of experience and a passion for the sport.
During his time away from BQ, Cornehls immersed himself in the grassroots of the sport, gaining invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by clubs at different levels. This hands-on experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the needs of both event organisers and athletes, which will undoubtedly serve him well in his new role.
As Events, Competition, and High Performance Manager, Cornehls is poised to make a substantial impact. His vision includes enhancing the calibre of events hosted by BQ, ensuring they are not only well-organised but also provide memorable experiences for participants and spectators alike.
Cornehls’ return has been met with enthusiasm from the bowls community, with many expressing confidence in his ability to lead BQ into a new era of growth and achievement.
In welcoming Bill Cornehls back to BQ, the organisation reaffirms its commitment to fostering talent, promoting inclusivity, and advancing the sport of bowls across the region.
Welcome back, Bill. Your return heralds a bright and promising future for bowls in Queensland.
Bill commences at BQ on 19 August.
National Rankings System to shift to fully online
Bowls Australia will transition its National Rankings System online, streamlining the process for clubs and participants.
With BowlsLink now fully national, after Bowls Queensland recently adopted the platform, BA will look to turn the rankings process into an online system, providing automatic updates as events conclude.
This will be done in a staged process to assist clubs in the transition.
From July to December 2024, clubs are encouraged to run any National Ranking Events on BowlsLink.
Clubs who complete their event on BowlsLink will no longer be required to submit a Rankings Result sheet.
From January 1 2025, clubs which register a National Rankings Event will be required to use BowlsLink.
Club Tweed’s Golden Nugget, the Moama Prestige Pairs and Dubbo International Fours are among coming events which have already committed to this process.
compete for rankings points at any level of the sport,” he said.
BA BowlsLink staff are able to assist event organisers with events or provide answers to queries at bowlslink@bowls.com.au.
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Sunshine Coast
In its 60th Anniversary Year, the Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival brought together bowlers for an unforgettable event and a chance to share in up to $42,000 in prize money.
The Sunshine Coast geared up for a thrilling and unforgettable event as the Carnival brought together bowlers from interstate and overseas. This highly anticipated tournament showcased the very best in lawn bowls’ talent and embraced the vibrant community spirit that the Sunshine Coast is renowned for.
Organized by Sunshine Coast District Bowls Association the Winter Bowls Carnival took place from July 6-19, featuring twelve tournaments hosted by various local clubs spanning from the seaside to the hinterland.
Mixed Fours Winners L-R: Peter Dorreen, Paul Huxtable, Sandi Ayerst & Grant Somervell, presented by Errol Lange, President Club Mooloolaba (centre)
Mixed Pairs 14th July Winners: Alvin Gardiner & Gayle Melrose with Geoff Patterson, Buderim Bowls Club Captain (centre)
Winter Carnival
More than 1,600 contestants participated in these tournaments, adding to the excitement and camaraderie of the event.
This premier event was open to bowlers of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs eager to test their skills on the pristine greens.
The Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival exemplifies the region’s commitment to fostering community connections and healthy competition. Participants had the opportunity to display their skills amidst the backdrop of breath-taking coastal views, experiencing first-hand the warm hospitality for which the Sunshine Coast is celebrated.
The Carnival Chairperson, Graham Tanis, said lawn bowls is a sport that unites people and brings joy to all who participate.
“We witnessed remarkable displays of talent, sportsmanship and camaraderie throughout the tournament,” Graham said.
Featuring a variety of divisions and categories, the Winter Bowls Carnival catered to every bowler’s preference. From singles and pairs to triples and fours, participants had the chance to compete in their preferred format, ensuring an engaging and inclusive experience for all.
What made the Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival even more exciting was the opportunity to share in up to $42,000 in prize money and every game winner received a bonus of $10 per win.
This generous prize pool adds an extra level of thrill and motivation for the competitors, making the tournament even more enticing for skilled bowlers seeking recognition but also rewarded all winners.
Runner-up Open Singles Steve Muller (left) from New Zealand (last year’s winner) with Graham Tanis (right)
Winner Open Singles Jim North (right) from Traralgon Bowls Club, Victoria with Graham Tanis
Contributed by Graham Tanis and Bruce Angus
2024 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
By Val Febbo with photos by Bowls Australia
The stars of the future of Australian bowls took to the greens from July 9-11 at Club Tweed to battle it out in order to gain vital tournament experience to enhance their growth within the sport.
The 2024 National Development Series saw 20 of the best prospects outside of the Right at Home Jackaroos face each other in a three-day competition that will allow them to flourish in event conditions.
Four teams, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow squads took part in the competition.
Team Red, coached by Ian Ewing, boasted the likes of ACT stalwart Chloe Morrison and New South Wales Right at Home Emerging Jackaroo Beau Prideaux. The squad was bolstered by an in form Kira Bourke and para bowler Lucas Protopapas, as well as recently crowned Australian Open men’s pairs champion Joseph Clarke, who took Chris Rosanes‘ place in the field after his withdrawal.
Clarke’s pairs teammate at the Australian Open in Jack McShane spearheaded Team Green under coach Claire Turley, alongside the likes of South Australia’s Kate Argent-Bowden and Queensland’s Kane Nelson, who were joined by Western Australia’s Jack East and Jodie Nikolic.
Lynsey Clarke’s Team Blue consisted of New South Wales’ Kyle Hansen and Jack Lewis, as well as Victoria’s Sophie Kurzman and Queensland’s Cooper Whitestyles. Tasmania’s Amity Bickley came into the squad for the unavailable Jessie Cottell.
Finally, Team Yellow, coached by James Reynolds boasted the supremely in form Cohen Litfin and Samantha Atkinson, both of whom have enjoyed success on the green in recent months. Joining them was Victoria’s Tyson Cromie, who was one of the standouts at the tournament last year, as well as the New South Wales duo of Kate Matthews and Michael Vassallo.
DAY ONE
The opening day kicked off with the up and coming stars of Australian bowls battling it out for vital experience in tournament play.
Team Yellow overcame Team Blue across the seven contests, while Team Green defeated Team Red in their matchup.
It was a tight tussle between Yellow and Blue, with the former saluting in more matches on the day but going down by a measly two shots.
The canary donned squad took a clean sweep in the opening session across the men’s pairs and mixed triples before Cohen Litfin took the singles for Yellow to make it three on the trot.
Blue finally got on the board in the mixed fours, with the Sophie Kurzman skipped squad sealing a 22-11 victory that would narrow the shot differential to three.
Samantha Atkinson and Kate Matthews then sealed the tie for Yellow with a monumental 22-9 win over Amity Bickley and Kurzman before Jack Lewis and Kyle Hansen pegged a win back in a men’s pairs victory against Dale McWhinney-Shillington and Litfin.
The final match was a para men’s singles clash between Yellow’s Cooper Whitestyles and Blue’s Michael Vassallo. The Queenslander needed a 12-shot win to at least even the shot differential, and he looked in glorious touch as he raced to a 15-2 lead.
Vassallo then managed to secure five across the next two ends to narrow the gap to eight and seemingly gaining some momentum, but Whitestyles was undeterred and raced home to secure the final six shots unanswered to gain a consolation prize on shots up.
Like the first matchup, Team Green would win more rubbers to clinch the tie but go down on shots to the Red squad.
The teams split the first two matches before Green made their move with the Kate Argent-Bowden skipped mixed fours team overcoming Chloe Morrison’s quartet 11-10 and Kane Nelson defeating Beau Prideaux 21-9 in the singles.
Needing just one more victory to take the tie, Green would have to wait after Morrison and Kira Bourke defeated Jack East and Argent-Bowden 23-9 to narrow the shot differential as Team Red looked to forge a comeback.
However, the contest would be over in the next matchup as Jack McShane and Nelson overcame Joseph Clarke and Prideaux 27-13.
In the final match, Lucas Protopapas enjoyed a sensational 21-3 win over Jodie Nikolic to seal the shot differential for his team despite the loss.
DAY TWO
One team continued its unblemished run setting themselves up for a tantalising final day, with Team Yellow winning its second tie of the event to move clear at the top of the table after taking down the Green squad.
The teams split the opening four contests to set up a sensational finish to the afternoon that would see the final three rubbers decide the outcome.
Yellow drew first blood thanks to Cohen Litfin and Samantha Atkinson defeating Jack McShane and Jack East 19-14 before Litfin sealed the tie in another pairs contest with teammate Michael Vassallo.
Lynsey Clarke - Team Blue
Kate Argent-Bowden won the final rubber with a 21-13 victory over Kate Matthews to give her team the consolation of winning the shot count across the seven matches.
The other result saw Team Red rectify its day one loss as they defeated the Blue squad by one match, coincidentally also losing the shot count which has seen all four winners be down on shots throughout the two days in the most bizarre statistic of the tournament.
Both teams went toe to toe across the day, splitting the ledger at three wins each with a singles matchup between Sophie Kurzman and Kira Bourke to decide the outcome of the tie.
Despite being down early, it would be Bourke who came out on top for her team with a 21-8 win.
DAY THREE
The final day of the 2024 National Development Series saw Team Red take overall honours after another brilliant afternoon at Club Tweed.
Coming up against the previously undefeated Team Yellow, the Ian Ewing’s squad knew that their work would be challenging but the quintet rose to the occasion to gain four wins from the seven contests.
Session one would see the ties split at one apiece before Red made its move thanks to a singles win by Joseph Clarke and a one-shot fours victory by the Beau Prideaux skipped foursome.
Undeterred, Yellow forged back into contention thanks to a pair of pairs salutations with Cohen Litfin and Dale McWhinney-Shillington taking one before Michael Vassallo and Samantha Atkinson clinched the other.
It meant that the title would be decided by a para singles match between Red’s Lucas Protopapas and Yellow’s Vassallo.
Having won the overall team award in 2023, it looked like the canary squad would go back-to-back as their charger forged to a 11-1 buffer.
However, Protopapas was far from done, producing one of the comebacks of the week to take a 19-17 lead heading into the final end after the session was timed out.
Winners Team Red L-R: Beau Prideaux, Joseph Clarke, Lucas Protopapas, Ian Ewing, Chloe Morrison & Kira Bourke
Vassallo produced a superb head, holding a game winning three shots to wrestle the momentum back and put an immense amount of pressure on his opponent.
The Victorian then produced a glorious shot to steal the end away from his opponent, who was unable to rectify the situation with his final delivery to hand Red the title on shot difference.
In the other tie, Team Blue defeated Team Green to finish in third position.
another successful year for q7-qld
2024 was another successful year for Q7-Qld.
The finals this year were again held at the impressive facilities of Club Pine Rivers, over two full weekends, with clubs from the Darling Downs being very strongly represented.
Several clubs (who had travelled long distances) returned on the second weekend as a result of their superb performance.
Results were:
• Open Division Winners: Northern Phoenix. Runner-up: Salisbury.
• Division 3 Winners: Tarragindi. Runner-Up: Pine Rivers.
• Division 4 Winners: Aspley. Runner-Up: Narangba.
• Division 5 Winners: Beenleigh. Runner-Up: Caboolture Lakes.
• Division 6 Winners: Macleay Island. Runner-Up: Club Pine Rivers.
• Division 7 Winners: Macleay Island. Runner-Up: Club Pine Rivers.
Next Year will see a significant change to the Q7s Competition.
From 2025, the season will be reduced to six (6) rounds. This decision will see the removal of Double Headers; an increase to $30 for Rink Wins; and, as there will be a reduction in the number of teams per Section, this should go a long way to making travel a lot more palatable.
Another benefit for clubs, will be the strong possibility that Elimination Finals will be required (subject of course to nominations). This opens an opportunity for clubs to host an Elimination Final.
Nominations will also close earlier next year, to enable members to better plan their Christmas holiday plans. Closing Date will be 11 November 2024.
These changes, we believe, will create greater participation.
Contributed by Bob Proctor
Winners Open: Northern Phoenix
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Umpire with Joan Brotherton OAM
Possession of the rink
I hope that you are all enjoying the Pennant season, which would have started for most members in July or early August. It is a very enjoyable, competitive and friendly competition which gives many members the opportunity to represent their club.
An important question I have been asked a number of times lately, one which is particularly important during Pennant play, is about possession of the rink and position of players. Although I have written about the following before, I always like to assist all players especially when they have asked various questions and would like to read it in writing.
➡ Refer to Law of Sport of Bowls, Crystal Mark 4th Edition, April 2023.
Section 1.3 – Possession of the Rink
(pages 26,27, 28).
12. Position of players
12.1 In relation to the rink of play:
• 12.1.1 Players at the mat end of the rink who are not delivering a bowl must stand at least 1 metre behind the mat (photo 1 below).
• 12.1.2 Players at the head end of the rink and who are not controlling play must stand:
» 12.1.2.1 behind the jack if they are members of the team which is in possession of the rink (photo 2).
» 12.1.2.2 behind the jack and away from the head if they are members of the team which is not in possession of the rink (photo 2).
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Law 12.1.2 Players at the head end of the rink and who are not controlling play must stand:
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Law12.1.2.1 Behind the jack if they are members of the team which is in possession of the rink. The photo shows the 2 players on the left are behind the jack.
Law 12.1.2.2 Behind the jack and away from the head if they are members of the team which is not in possession of the rink. The photo shows the 2 players on the right are well behind the jack and away from the head.
Law 12.1.1 Players at the mat end of the rink, who are not delivering a bowl must stand at least 1 metre behind the mat.
shows the lead on the mat ready to bowl her bowl and the three members of the team are positioned at least 1 metre behind.
» 12.1.2.3 on the surrounds of the green if the jack is in the ditch, or
» 12.1.2.4 well clear of the head if it is not possible to stand on the surrounds.
• 12.1.3 As soon as a bowl is delivered, a player who is controlling play from a position that is either level with or in front of the jack, must take their position as described in law 12.1.2.
• 12.1.4 If a player does not meet the terms of this law, law 13 will apply.
12.2 In relation to a neighbouring rink:
• 12.2.1 A player must not go into a neighbouring rink where play is in progress.
• 12.2.2 A player must neither go into nor walk along a neighbouring rink, even if it is not being used, while an opponent is about to deliver or is actually delivering a bowl.
• 12.2.3 If the rink of play is an outside rink (see law 49.6), a player must neither go into nor walk along the section of green that lies between the outside side boundary of the rink and the side ditch while an opponent is about to deliver or is actually delivering a bowl.
• 12.2.4 If a player does not meet the terms of this law, law 13 will apply.
13. Possession of the rink
13.1 Possession of the rink will belong to the player or team whose bowl is being played.
13.2 As soon as each bowl comes to rest, possession of the rink will transfer to the opposing player or team after allowing time for marking a toucher as soon as it comes to rest.
➡NOTE: The next law 13.3 was introduced in the Crystal Mark 4th edition – revised May 2023 and that changed the old clause number 13.3 to 13.4.
13.3 A player must not deliver a bowl before the previous bowl comes to rest and possession of the rink has transferred to the opposing player or team.
13.4 If the umpire, either by their own observation or on appeal by one of the skips or opponents in Singles, decides that a player has delivered a bowl before the previous bowl has come to rest, or the players in possession of the rink are being interfered with, annoyed, or distracted in any way by their opponents,
• 13.4.1 the first time this happens the umpire must:
» 13.4.1.1 warn the offending player, while the skip is present, and
» 13.4.1.2 tell the coach, if they are present, that the player has received a warning.
• 13.4.2 on each occasion after this, the umpire must have the bowl last played by the offending player or team declared dead. If that bowl has disturbed the head, the opposing skip or opponent in Singles must choose whether to:
» 13.4.2.1 replace the head.
» 13.4.2.2 leave the head as altered, or
» 13.4.2.3 declare the end dead.
As you can read from the above, Section 1.3 is an important law, and it is one that is used in every game of lawn bowls.
I also remind you if you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Bowls Queensland Umpire Committee. We are always there to help you.
Law 13.3 - A player must not deliver a bowl before the previous bowl comes to rest and possession of the rink has transferred to the opposing player or team. Player should not even be on the mat as the other player has just finished their delivery.
Factors to Consider when a Business Carries out Redundancies
Redundancy – an unfortunate yet (sometimes) necessary action. Simply put, redundancy is when a business no longer needs an employee’s role to be done by anyone. In this article, our Employment Law Partner, Sam McIvor, shares crucial tips for clubs to consider when handling potential redundancies.
Despite how common the process is, businesses aren’t always aware of their obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Failure to comply gives rise to significant legal risks and opens the door to unfair dismissal and general protections claims or claims for breach of an award or enterprise agreement.
To ensure you’re aware of your rights and obligations, we have compiled the below ‘tips and tricks’ to keep in mind in 2024.
Genuine Redundancy
As a starting point, businesses must satisfy the genuine
redundancy test set out in the FW Act – which includes establishing the employee’s role is no longer required to be performed by anyone in the organisation due to changes in operational requirements. While seemingly simple, this obligation becomes significantly more nuanced when the restructure requires roles/duties to merge or transfer to another employee(s).
Employers are also required to comply with obligations imposed by an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement to consult about the redundancy. Whilst employers are technically not required to consult with ‘award/agreement free’ employees, we suggest this takes place as a matter of best practice.
Consultation Obligations
Employees cannot be made redundant summarily. Accordingly, employers should engage in a consultation process
in accordance with an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement, which includes:
1. information about the organisational restructure;
2. the likely impact on the employee(s);
3. the measures the employer has taken to avoid or reduce the adverse effects on the employee(s); and
4. the employee’s feedback and/ or response to the above.
Consultation should:
• be meaningful and not predetermined; and
• include written correspondence that explains the nature of the issue, sets out alternative employment options and confirms the business is considering input from affected employees.
Discharging consultation obligations is a key aspect of the redundancy process, as it mitigates legal risks in relation
to unfair dismissal and general protection claims.
Clear procedures, letters and file notes can greatly assist in ensuring the correct process is followed and all parties are afforded the opportunity to respond.
Redeployment Considerations
An employee’s termination will not be a case of genuine redundancy if it would have been reasonable, in all of the circumstances, for the employee to be redeployed within the organisation (this also includes assessing redeployment opportunities within the employer’s associated entities). Whether redeployment is/was reasonable will depend on the
circumstances that existed at the time of dismissal.
In determining whether redeployment was reasonable, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) will have regard to a number of factors.
The general indica considered by the Commission is vast, and an assessment of your specific situation is recommended.
Redundancy And Termination Entitlements
It is critical to correctly calculate the employee’s redundancy and termination entitlements.
Failure to provide the correct entitlements gives rise to significant legal risks, particularly in regard to underpayment claims.
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Employers should have regard to an employee’s accrued entitlements arising from this process, including notice of termination, redundancy pay, annual leave and long service leave.
How We Can Help
The genuine redundancy process is fluid and often gives rise to a number of discrete questions.
Engaging legal representation early is critical in understanding your rights and obligations when commencing (or being subject to) a genuine redundancy process.
For questions or more information, please contact me, Sam McIvor on 07 3224 0323.
ranked top of the world!
Right at Home Australian Jackaroos Aron Sherriff and Kelsey Cottrell have been recognised as the top bowlers on the planet, according to World Bowls’ new ranking system. The two Queenslanders have claimed the titles of number one male and female bowler respectively.
Sherriff has been near untouchable in recent years, winning nearly everything in which he competed. Among recent successes includes two World Indoor Championships gold (2023 singles and mixed pairs), two World Bowls Championships gold (2023 triples and fours), and an abundance of domestic titles at Australian Opens and other events.
Cottrell has had an equally impressive record in recent years, including a World Indoors mixed pairs crown with Sherriff, a triples World Bowls Championships gold last year and also dominance in Australia, particularly at Australian Opens.
The World Bowls Series is a compilation of events from around the world that allows bowlers to accrue ranking points across the various tiers of competitions. The events take place across a calendar year, with players required to defend points in order to maintain their ranking, much like the tennis system.
World Bowls President Darryl Clout, Kelsey Cottrell, Aron Sherriff & World Bowls CEO Neil Dalrymple
Development
with Micheal Sorrensen
Rolling on
What a past 12 months for bowls in Queensland, World Bowls Championships, Australian Indoor, Junior State Championships, Premier League, Q7s and GR8. Followed by State District Sides and State Championships, plus the Biggest Australian Open ever, The BA National Development Series and Test series against NSW.
Rolling on to the start of the next 12 months, it just doesn’t stop, starting with the Multi Disability Championships held at Club Chermside, the 2024 Australian Indoor Championships and the Secondary Schools Cup. Schools being represented from all over the State, Marlin Coast in the North, Charleville in the West, teams from Mackay and Gladstone regions. The South East is amply represented as well with Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane regions vying for the title. There are two more calendared opportunities to qualify for the State BPL Cup Final as it stands, with expressions of interest to hold events still open in the North and South. If interested don’t hesitate to contact your CSM, time is fast running out.
Rolling on from this we have a relatively quiet September with most Pennant seasons either finished or rounding up. There is a State series against Victoria.
October on the other hand we roll onto one of the most frantic months on the bowls calendar, U18 Champ of Champs, Para Nationals, Senior Sides Championships, Australian Sides Championship and National Championships. To finish the month we have the State Champion of Champions to be held at Bargara. It doesn’t stop there, rolling into November we have the BPL and BPL Cup, where the best of the best compete. At this Club Pine Rivers event, we will see for the first time new franchises Sydney Saints and the Geelong Jets challenging the established franchises for the title.
Along with the main event there is the prestigious club event, the BPL Cup. Teams from each State and territory compete not only for their club but their State, in this highly contested event. At the time of writing this there has been 724 teams nationwide entered to qualify for the finals at Club Pine Rivers.
Roll on the Christmas period where clubs will not get any reprieve, with barefoot events and Christmas parties aplenty. Happy rolling everyone, for all those that cannot compete or attend these events keep your finger on the pulse with all of the livestreaming that will be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Contact your CSMs David Barnes at 0429 442 818 and dbarnes@bowls.com.au or Micheal Sorrensen at 0447 507 040 or msorrensen@bowls.com.au
BPL #19 winners, the Moama Steamers
Greenkeeper training and advice
In May, I had the privilege of visiting bowls clubs in western Queensland for government-funded greenkeeping training and advice. It was a valuable experience, allowing us to share best practices and improve the quality of local greens. The commitment from the clubs and their members was truly inspiring. During my visits, I had the opportunity to engage with several clubs: Charleville Bowls Club, Quilpie Bowls Club, Cunnamulla Bowls Club, Island Bowls Club in Mt Isa, Cloncurry Bowls Club and Leichhardt RSL.
Each club received a yearly guide planner along with specific advice on chemicals and fertilizers, as well as a machinery setup and maintenance plan to enhance their greenkeeping practices.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved: the Queensland Government, Bowls Queensland, the districts, club boards, greenkeepers, and volunteers.
This program was a tremendous success, and I look forward to being part of future initiatives. I’d also like to extend my gratitude to the local communities. If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by these wonderful clubs for a roll-up.
Note: Thank you to the Queensland Government for their support through the Active Industry Project Fund that helped cover costs for the Umpire and coaching education in Quilpie and Weipa, and also the greenkeeper education in Charleville, Quilpie, Cunnamulla, Mt Isa and Cloncurry. Bowls Queensland would also like to thank Colin for his time and for sharing his knowledge with the clubs.
Contributed by Colin McPherson
Greenkeeper Colin McPherson (left) with Leichardt Greenkeeper, Ian Doolan
Leichardt Greenkeeper, Ian Doolan
WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?
Mooloolaba $20,000 Top Draw Men’s Fours
The $20,000 Mooloolaba Top Draw Men’s Fours was held at Club Mooloolaba over three days 28-30 June, 2024 with stunning winter weather.
It was a very competitive field of 28 teams, with many star players.
After eight gruelling games over the three days, the tournament was eventually won by Kelvin Kerkow and his team of Matt Lucas, Brett Wilkie and Michael Clarke (Mooloolaba).
This superstar team went through undefeated and took home $8,000 for their efforts.
Runners up were Neil Fisher (NZ), Steve Cox (NZ), John Clarke and Dave Eckersley (both Mooloolaba).
Third place was taken by Scott DeJongh, Clinton Bailey, Peter Hobday and Beau Sampson.
Winners L-R: Brett Wilkie, Matt Lucas, Kelvin Kerkow & Michael Clarke
Second place L-R: Steven Cox, Neil Fisher, David Eckersley & John Clarke
In fourth place were Andre Buck, Davis Dodd, Roger Piasecki and John Wilson. Other placegetters were:
• Fifth: Paul Newman, Tim Parry, Mark Jabore (Jabba) and Bede Connelly
• Sixth: Keith Haeusler, John Thian, John Morrissey and Les Bloxham.
• Seventh: Aaron Bryant, Grant Sargenson, Peter Boys and Campbell Cochrane
• Eighth: Allan Newman, Roger Manning, Robert Briglia and Dean Sluce
Olga turns 90!
Marlin Coast’s oldest bowling member, Olga Morley, recently turned 90.
The usual Wednesday afternoon format was abandoned for a more relaxed 16 ends of bowls followed by an excellent afternoon tea that Olga made, and extra prizes, which she also funded. It might have been her birthday, but she wanted to spread the joy.
Olga’s daughter, Christine Scott, says that Olga is still playing good bowls and has no intention of giving up the game until it gives up on her.
“In fact, she recently mentioned that she might look at getting another set of bowls,” Christine said.
Everyone who knows Olga will raise their eyebrows at that one – but this time it’s with good reason. She’s thinking of going one size smaller to make it easier to play the longer ends.
Keep them rolling, Olga.
Third place L-R: Beau Sampson, Scott DeJonghFitzpatrick, Peter Hobday & Clinton Bailey
Fourth place L-R: Andre Buck, Drew Hay, David Dodd & John Wilson
Marlin Coast’s nonagenarian Olga Morley
Contributed by Christine Scott
Contributed by Michael Clarke
Give Me 5 for Kids and Bill Needham Memorial Day
Mooloolaba Bowls Club joined forces with MIX FM, a local radio station, to raise money for sick children on the Sunshine Coast.
This charity day at Mooloolaba, which was done in conjunction with the “Bill Needham Memorial Day” was an overwhelming success.
Bill was a much loved member of our club who gave selflessly of himself to help out around the place, always happy and always smiling. Sadly, Bill passed away and he is dearly missed. In Bill’s honour, we set a day aside each year in his memory to assist a popular charity. This year it was “Give Me 5 for Kids”, an event that MIX FM run every year to help the sick children on the coast.
It was fantastic to see the turnout from our bowling members and a substantial amount was raised for the Sunshine Coast’s sick children.
MIX FM’s Mark and Caroline, visited the bowls club for this amazing fun filled day. The fantastic volunteers, Mooloolaba Bowls Club and its bowlers who participated in this huge event raised and donated $4,414 for this great cause. The kindness and generosity from all who attended was heartwarming. It was a fantastic day.
Club Mooloolaba’s donation for MIX FM’s Give Me 5 for Kids Charity was handed over to Mark and Caroline during a live Broadcast at Australia Zoo. Errol Lange, Club President, was at Australia Zoo to hand over the donation.
Mooloolaba Bowls Club, its bowlers and the many volunteers who gave of their time are a real credit to the entire bowling community.
Contributed by Bernie Cochrane
MIX FM’s Caroline & Mark (left and right) with Mary Geary, Sue Dingle & Trevor Cumner
Photos courtesy MIX FM
Crows Nest’s E & E Waste Bowls Carnival
On Sunday July 21, Crows Nest Bowls Club filled its green and played host to the annual E & E Waste One Day Bowls Carnival.
The format of an open triples event of three games, a tasty barbecue lunch and an afternoon tea, is always popular and very well received by clubs from across the Darling Downs.
When all of the dust settled, Crows Nest President Lachlan Barnes awarded winning prize money to Darren Bartowski, Arthur Babarovich and Dave Sipple.
President Lachlan expressed the players’ and members’ sincere appreciation for E & E Waste’s generosity and wonderful support of lawn bowls in Crows Nest.
He also added his thanks to all of the behind the scenes bar, greens, kitchen and administration staff who made the day another huge success.
Job well done everyone!
Contributed by Gary Baker
Winners L-R: Darren Bartowski, Arthur Babarovich & Dave Sipple
Back L-R: Garry Deichmann & Steve Palmer. Front L-R: MIX FM’s Caroline, Janelle McFarlane & Bernie Cochrane.
MIX FM’s Caroline & Mark (centre & right) with Mike Lynch, Les Bloxham, & John Morrissey
Coaching with BQ Coaching Committee
Developing a great team
By Jacqui Hineman
As Pennant season is with us once again, it is a good time to look at the elements that make a good team.
GOOD COMMUNICATION
Positive body language is just as important as positive verbal communication. There is nothing more demoralising for a player than seeing your skip shake their head or wander off to talk to someone on the next green. Remember that communication is a two-way street. It is really hard to be positive as a skip if you can see your team whispering and shaking their heads.
MOTIVATE & SUPPORT
Create a supportive environment. This applies to all team members, not just skips. We all want to play our best bowls when we step onto the green; unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes it can be hard to get back on track. This is when a great team pulls together and encourages the player who may not be performing at their best. The rest of the team members take over and pick up the slack. Why do they do this? They know that at any time they may be the player who needs the support and motivation from their teammates.
RESPECT & CULTURE
Respect your team mates by showing up to training and other team events. A lack of commitment from a player affects the whole team as well as members of the side. No one is that important that they don’t have to follow the rules. We all have reasons why we cannot be at every training session or team event, but when it becomes noticeable by other team members, disharmony and conflict can quickly ensue. Great teams have a great team culture, and a great team culture is based on respect, not only for your team mates, but also officials, your club, your opposition, the selectors, the controlling body, etc.
TRUST
Trust your skip, they know your capabilities. They have a bird’s eye view of the head. How many times have you walked up to the head and said, “it looks different from the mat end”? Skips, know and trust your players. If you trust that they can play the shot, let them know that you trust them. You are a facilitator. A facilitator builds trust by guiding, supporting and motivating.
GAME PLAN
A great team has a game plan. This turns a group of individuals into a great team. Every player knows the importance of their role within the team. All members have had input into the plan, making it inclusive. This will make it easier for the skip, who then has to facilitate the plan making the necessary adjustments (already mentioned in the plan) as required. Work with your club’s coach, who is experienced at developing and implementing game plans.
All these elements help turn a good team into a great team.
ECKA’S TIP
Keeping the movement of the delivery arm smooth through the pendulum motion will assist in creating a consistent result.
UPCOMING COURSES
• Burrum Heads BC, Club Coach Course 4th & 5th August
• Cutheringa BC, Club Coach Course 27th & 28th September
• Cutheringa BC, Skills & Bowling Arm Course 29th September
A winning combination and a great team L-R: Peter Watts, Max Harth, Kevin Hoppo & Terry Brennan
