2021 Division 1 State Pennant Finals

State Pennant Finals

Winners Broadbeach Bowls Club Back L-R : Gail Waitai, Adele Pershouse, Rachel Davies, Karen Goldsworthy, Serena Bonnell, Heather Hodgson, Serena Matthews, Anne McClure& Team Manager Joan Tennent

Runners-up Bargara Bowls Club Back L-R: Elizabeth Adams, Julie McInally, Debra Handley, Wendy Collins. Bev Munis & Terry Heath. Front L-R: Jenny Dingle, Jenny Hearn, Team Manager Maxine Stauffer, Judy Nowell, Sandra Burgess, Elizabeth Beale & Tulu Chippendale

Front L-R: Kelsey Cottrell, Bolivia Millerick, Val Jackson & Cheryl Heaps

State Pennant Finals - November 6-7, 2021 Rampaging Bulls take the flag

By Kelsey Cottrell

Mermaid Beach Bowls Club was the host venue of the Women’s State Pennant Finals and they were treated to top class bowls from eight of Queensland’s best clubs. The Gold Coast’s own Broadbeach Bulls made it six flags in seven years after rampaging home with a convincing whitewash of rinks in the final, skipped by Bolivia Millerick, Kelsey Cottrell and Serena Mathews against Bundaberg’s Bargara Bowls Club, skipped by Terry Heath, Tulu Chippendale and Debra Handley. The 2020 final rematch was a one-sided affair but played in great spirit. Bargara may not have the big names that their opponents had lining up against them, but they had already featured in two previous State Pennant Finals and had qualified undefeated from section one. With wins over North Toowoomba, Condamine and Urangan, the ladies from Bargara showed they are some of the best in our state; consistently making finals is no mean feat but today they would have to settle for silver again. Broadbeach jumped out of the blocks early. All rinks had picked up large multiple counts in the early stages and with the quality of their side, from the leads to the skips, Broadbeach weren’t going to let any lead slip. What shaped up to be a semi-final of sorts, Broadbeach and Kawana (both undefeated) had squared off in the final round of sectional play that morning. Both sides had defeated Tropical Far North QLD represented by the Marlin Coast Bowls Club and Mackay represented by the North Mackay Bowling Club.

To say the game was worthy of a final is no understatement. For three quarters of the game it was anyone’s guess who would claim victory on this occasion with only a handful of shots ever separating them. Kawana had led narrowly for majority of the match with Julie Keegan’s rink holding the difference on the master board; however, a few strong ends from Bolivia Millerick’s team saw the Bulls edge back in front, whilst the other two rinks were both level. After 48 ends Broadbeach was in front for the first time in the match and they continued to go from strength to strength in the closing ends, going on to win by 17 shots.

Women’s Final Result

Broadbeach Bulls def Bargara 89-34.

Team 1

Cheryl Heaps, Serena Bonnell, Karen Goldsworthy & Bolivia Millerick

Team 2

Adele Pershouse, Rachel Davies, Heather Hodgson & Kelsey Cottrell

Team 3

Val Jackson, Gail Waitai, Anne McClure & Serena Mathews Manager - Joan Tennent

BARGARA RUNNERS-UP SIDE

Team 1

Jenny Hearn, Elizabeth Adam, Wendy Collins & Terry Heath

Team 2

Jennifer Dingle, Judy Nowell, Elizabeth Beale & Tulu Chippendale

Team 3

Sandra Burgess, Beverley Munis, Julie McInally & Debra Handley Manager - Maxine Stauffer

Karen Goldsworthy, Bolivia Millerick, Cheryl Heaps & Serena Bonnell Kelsey Cottrell, Rachel Davies, Adele Pershouse & Heather Hodgson Anne McClure, Gail Waitai, Val Jackson & Serena Matthews

Broadbeach Bowls Club - Gold Coast Tweed

North Toowoomba Bowls Club - Downs

Chinchilla/Dalby/Nth Dalby/Taroom Bowls Club - Condamine

Club Kawana - Sunshine Coast

Urangan - Fraser Coast

Bargara Bowls Club - Bundaberg

North Mackay Bowling Club - Mackay

Marlin Coast Bowls Club - Tropical Far North Qld

Winners Club Kawana Back L-R: Team manager Tim Phillips, Kurt Brown, Ryan Burnett, Chris Kiepe, Joel Anderson, Lewis Stumbris, Peter Leon, Mark Munro & Geoff Harrison

Runners-up Burnett Bowls Club Back L-R: Keith Whalley, Beau Mark, Mick Jeffs, Jerome Vereshakla, Geoff Ferguson, Howard ( Yogi) Best & Steve Coleman. Front L-R: Darren Mc Cracken,Robbie Swallow, Team Manager Jack Stewart, Kyle Franks. Kneeling L-R: John Martin & Darryl (Crusty) Austin

Front L-R: Brett Wilkie, Richard Strawbridge, Mark Williams & Darren Muir

THUNDER ROLL BURNETT IN MEN’S STATE FINAL

Kawana Thunder would have been smiling all the way back up the M1 after a brilliant conclusion to the Men’s State Pennant Finals at the Broadbeach Bowls Club. The Sunshine Coast based club have been building a side worthy of state glory; it was a classic case of third time lucky for the back-to-back runner up team, having previously settled for 2nd against Tweed Heads in 2019 and Belmont Services in 2020. To make this year’s final Club Kawana had to get past a formidable Club Helensvale line-up in their section and that brilliant encounter came down to the final bowl on the 63rd end. Fast forward to the final the next day and suddenly Club Kawana would start favourites against the Burnett Bowls Club from the Bundaberg region, a classic David versus Goliath battle. At the halfway mark it appeared the favourites were cruising; however, that was short lived as Burnett staged their comeback. Club Kawana skips Kurt Brown and Ryan Burnett finished with rink wins under their belts but the game was in the balance. It was up to Brett Wilkie to bring it home for Club Kawana. Courtesy of a brilliant last bowl from Kurt Brown sitting his opposition’s shot bowl out to pick up three shots on his final end, Club Kawana was one in front playing the last end. An uncharacteristically poor start from Brett Wilkie’s rink was soon forgotten when the former Australian Jackaroo and World Champion delivered the goods. Two down and only a foot to draw the shot, the steady hand of Wilkie did just that.

Burnett’s Darren McCracken and his side were leading 25-10 over Wilkie and collectively had done all they could to get their club over the line. It wasn’t to be as McCracken’s final delivery missed by the smallest of margins. The victory clearly meant a lot for the men from Kawana as they all ran out onto the green to celebrate as a team, joined by their women’s side who had also performed admirably in the women’s competition at Mermaid Beach. The Sunshine Coast Men’s District last won the State Pennant Title in 2012 courtesy of Mooloolaba. We thank the Bowls Queensland Match Committee for their efforts this year and Major Events Gold Coast for their sponsorship of the State Pennant Finals.

men’s Final Result

Kawana Thunder def Burnett Bowls Club 56-54.

Team 1

Geoff Harrison, Darren Muir, Mark Monro & Brett Wilkie

Team 2

Mark Williams, Lewis Stumbris, Peter Leon & Kurt Brown

Team 3

Richard Strawbridge, Chris Kiepe, Joel Anderson & Ryan Burnett Manager - Tim Phillips

BURNETT RUNNERS-UP SIDE

Team 1

Geoff Ferguson, Mick Jeffs, Kyle Franks & Keith Whalley

Team 2

Jezza Vereshaka, John Martin, Beau Mark, Howard (Yogi) Best

Team 3

Rob Swallow, Steve Coleman, Darryl (Crusty) Austin, Darren McCracken Manager - Jack Stewart

BQ President Peter Williamson, Cr. Darren Taylor (Gold Coast City Council) & Club Kawana’s Kurt Brown BQ’s Kerry Green, Peter Williamson, Cr. Darren Taylor & Burnett Bowls Club’s Jack Stewart

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Club Helensvale - Gold Coast Tweed

Algester Bowls Club - Cunningham

Roma Bowls Club - Maranoa/Warrego

Club Kawana - Sunshine Coast

Pialba Bowls Club - Fraser Coast

Burnett Bowls Club - Bundaberg

Souths Suburban Bowls Club - Mackay

South Townsville Bowls Club - North Qld

Don’t leave it too late to ask for help

By Micheal Sorrensen

Lesley Micheal

I recently sat in on a meeting with a club and it wasn’t just any meeting. This was the club’s final meeting before informing Bowls Queensland about having to fold. I asked myself why it took this long to ask for assistance. This was once a very proud bowls club and all that was left was a small band of concerned members who were left to make the tough calls after previously, well-intentioned members had made ill-informed, poor decisions. I’m not laying blame, don’t get me wrong, we all make mistakes. In all cases of clubs that have folded, there have been warning signs of what was about to happen. As a member of a club, not just the board of management, the simple questions of what, when, where, why and how should be asked, not in any particular order. • WHAT do we look for? Poor financial performance, lack of willingness to stand for positions on committees, declining membership, lack of volunteers, poor staffing and poor maintenance of your facility. • WHEN do we look? All the time, we should be noticing what is going on around us. Membership should mean that you are a shareholder in the club and you want to see your dividends grow. • WHERE do we look? Annual reports, notice the little things (declining numbers on the green and around the club, not enough or too many staff, declining volunteers), lack of transparency and poor maintenance of your facility. • WHY do we look? It’s your responsibility as a member to notice what is transpiring around you. It’s important to not only think of yourself, but of future members. It’s your responsibility to protect what was built for you by the previous members and community. • HOW do we look? Study your annual report, read your monthly committee meeting minutes, observe what is and isn’t working around the club, listen for rumours or grumblings, consider whether the facility needs maintenance. These are basic questions we, as members, can ask ourselves. In my last article I explained how important planning was to running a successful business/club. Not planning is planning to fail. It all starts there, if you think there is an issue, don’t wait until it’s too late, ask the question and if you don’t get an answer ask again. There are avenues for individuals and if need be clubs that can be contacted for advice and help. You have Bowls Queensland, Clubs Queensland and Bowls Australia as close as a phone call away. Again please don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help. These organisations may not have all the answers but they may know someone that could possibly help. If you don’t ask, you will never know.

RBM - NORTH QLD

Lesley Bates 0429 213 207 lbates@bowls.com.au RBM - SOUTH EAST QLD

Micheal Sorrensen 0447 507 040 msorrensen@bowls.com.au

Advertising alcohol specials this festive season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means popping the bubbles and visiting some of your favourite clubs for a very merry soirée! With that being said, I want to remind clubs and venues of the rules surrounding the advertisement of alcohol promotions this festive season.

Your obligations

As a liquor licensee, you have an obligation to practice and promote responsible drinking on your premises. More specifically, licensed clubs must not advertise the following outside of the venue: • free liquor, or multiple quantities of liquor such as “two for one” deals; • the sale price of liquor for consumption on the premises; or • promotions offering discounted drinks such as “happy hour” or

“all you can drink”. These types of specials may be advertised inside the premises, so long as the advertisement is not visible or audible outside of the premises, including through the venue’s digital marketing. Clubs need to ensure that whoever oversees their website and social media pages are aware of the restrictions around what can and cannot be advertised outside the premises.

Exceptions

Despite the general prohibition on advertising outside the premises for alcoholic specials available at your venue, licensees may advertise “meal and drink” packages in the following circumstances: • A meal and one alcoholic drink up to 1.5 standard drinks; • A meal for two and a standard bottle of wine or champagne, in which case the meal must be eaten in a designated dining area on the premises; or • A package offering accommodation and a standard bottle of wine or champagne. In such cases, the alcohol is considered secondary to the meal or accommodation. However, the meal must be substantial enough to be considered a proper meal, so just offering appetisers or a plate from the tapas menu is not sufficient. Caution should be taken to ensure that any such promotion outside the premises does not hint at the possibility that other drinks specials may be available on the premises. We regularly work with bowls clubs and other venues to create or assist with plans and policies addressing the advertising, service and promotion of alcohol at their premises.

These documents are a helpful tool to ensure that your staff and relevant contractors, such as promoters and third party marketing professionals, all know the legal obligations that you must satisfy when advertising alcohol and meal and drinks packages. Like a Risk Assessed Management Plan (RAMP), such documents are kept on-premises and given to all employees as part of their training.

If you require assistance to develop policies for your club, or if you have any other questions, then please do not hesitate to contact me on 07 3224 0353.

If you require any guidance or advice, please contact Matthew Bradford at 07 3224 0353.

Marking with Joan

It has been a busy November for everyone and I thank all officials, players, live streaming personnel and clubs that hosted the various state, club championships and events. I have had many enquiries about a column on marking, so I checked my records and found the last time I wrote an article about marking was in September 2018. I hope that the following is of assistance to you.

What is a marker?

A marker is a crucial official with clearly defined duties listed under Law 42 – page 62 of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark Third Edition. As markers, you need to have a good understanding of Law 42. The primary duty of the marker is to assist the players so that the game can proceed within the laws. If you have been requested to mark a game of singles at your club, the preparation required is as follows: • Dress: Be neatly attired and in the required uniform, one that does not restrict your movement when bending to measure or mark touches. • Extra items: Remove any extra unnecessary items from your pockets. • Water bottle: Keep your water in a safe position at the end of the rink, out of view of the players and spectators. A suggestion is to place it near the scoreboard if you are required to change the board every second end. Your water bottle would then be in a position to enable you to get a quick drink. • Conditions of play: Make sure you have a copy of the Conditions of Play, that you have read them and marked what you need to be familiar with for the event you are marking. For example: » Number of shots required. » If it is a timed game. » Rules for re-spotting the jack. » Player movement. • Arrival at the venue: Introduce yourself to all officials of the day, especially the umpire and find out where the umpire and equipment will be located. • Marker equipment: Chalk for marking touchers (spray chalk is recommended), box string measure, three or four wedges, pen or pencil, scorecard, coin for the toss at the start and for extra ends if needed, shot indicators if required. If using spray chalk, remove the lid and test that it is not blocked before going on the green. • Scorecard: Collect and make sure names of both players and rink number are on the card and whether there is a board turner. • Arrival at the rink: Introduce yourself to the players and: » Advise you will mark touchers as soon as they come to rest and before the next bowl is delivered, suggest players allow time for this. » Seek permission to remove obvious dead bowls. » Ask how players would like distances indicated, i.e. with hand signals and whether they would like distances in imperial (feet & inches) or metric (metres). » It is helpful to make a note on the card – colour of each player’s bowls or any other features. » Ask if players have a preference for the position of the jack in the trial ends.

Trial Ends

• Centre the jack where it comes to rest unless requested by the players. Centre with your hands not your feet. • Indicate as each bowl comes to rest with hand signals and pick up and place the bowls neatly in groups on opposite sides of the centre line, at the back of the rink near the ditch. • At the completion of trial ends, shake hands and wish the players all the best. Then take your position at the end of the rink ready for the start of the game.

At the start of each end:

• Write time of commencement on card. • Take position between the 2 metre mark and front ditch, making sure that the mat has been positioned correctly on the centre line. • Make sure the player has delivered the jack to a legal length and place it on the centre line. • Centre the jack that comes to rest between the 2m mark and the front ditch at the 2m mark as described under Law 9.2. • Develop a routine for each end, which should include positioning and the position of the head.

Positioning:

• Two metres behind and 1 metre to the side of the jack. • Do not obstruct the centre line/boundary pegs so the head can be clearly viewed and the marker is in a position to react to anything that happens at the head. • Stand in the same position each end except if the jack is in the ditch (still stay on the green unless the players request you not to) or if the jack has been moved. The marker will need to move to a new position but still try to maintain a position of 2 metres to the rear and 1 metre to the side of the jack. • Stay out of shadows – move to the other side or slightly further towards the back ditch. • Move to the front for a drive as this enables the marker to avoid bowls or the jack, which may be disturbed and make it easier to observe if a bowl becomes a toucher.

Position of the Head:

The marker should only answer questions about the state of the head from the player in possession of the rink and should answer these clearly, precisely and positively. These may include: • Position of the jack – not the position of jack high, only show with hand not foot. • Who has shot. • Position of shot bowls indicate with hand only.

Marker Lesley showing the position of the jack with her hand.

• Distances between bowl/jack, jack/ditch, bowl/bowl. • If the players have agreed that the marker indicate distances, these need to be clear and consistent by holding both hands the approximate distance apart with the palms facing inwards.

• Mark all touchers preferably on both sides so that bowls do not have to be picked up to check if they are touchers in the event of changes to the head. • The marker should try to anticipate the player’s questions so that an accurate answer is ready quickly and uses common sense. • When requested to use shot indicators it should be: » After two bowls have been delivered by each player. » As the position at the head changes. » At the completion of the end after the result of the end has been determined. • Shot indicators should be held in one hand with the arm extended to the side of the body in line with the

Marker Lesley indicating that it is a measure between 2 shots.

Marker Lesley standing 2 metres behind and 1 metre to the side of the jack and using the shot indicators.

shoulders with the tops of the indicators in line with or slightly above the level of the marker’s forehead.

Completion of the end:

At the completion of an end the marker will stand two metres to the front of the head and wait until the players declare the head before giving any indication of the shots scored and before marking the card. Do not touch the jack or bowls as it is up to the players to decide if any bowls are to be removed. Once the number of shots has been decided advise the players of the score, then walk briskly up the rink indicating the score with spread fingers or by displaying the shot indicators.

Completion of the game:

• At the completion of the game, congratulate the players and shake hands. The marker then has a number of duties to perform as follows: » Check the scores and transfer the result to the front of the scorecard. » Ensure the players sign the scorecard immediately the game is finished in their correct designated areas. » Complete any other relevant information required on the front of the card. » Follow the controlling body’s instructions regarding the return of the scorecard. A good marker needs to develop and practise a regular routine to enhance the game and not interfere with the player’s time during play, allowing players to concentrate on their own performance. The above is a brief outline of what a marker is required to do during a game. A more detailed description of a marker’s skills and duties can be read in the Officiating Manual for Marker, Measurer and National Umpire. I highly recommend that you obtain a copy from Bowls Queensland as it is well worth reading and a great reference for you to look up all details covering marking, measuring and umpiring. If you are interested in becoming a marker, please contact your District Umpire Committee who will arrange the necessary course for you. I know you will not regret the decision.

On behalf of the BQ Umpire Committee: John, Jess, Barry, Trevor, Chris and myself, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

May 2022 bring you all happiness, good health and enjoyable bowling. Have a wonderful and safe break. Thank you for your continued support of the umpire column and your friendship.