QUT/AIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

JAKE RYNNE AWARDED QUT & AIS SCHOLARSHIP

Queensland’s very own Jake Rynne has achieved yet another honour by becoming the recipient of the joint Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship, To be eligible for this scholarship, Jake had to be a nationally recognised athlete, a commencing or continuing student at QUT and meet academic and citizenship eligibility requirements among other selection criteria. Jake met all these criteria and now adds this to his already admirable status as 2021 Under-18 Male Bowler of the Year and Emerging Jackaroo. This scholarship, which is provided for a two-year period, enables Jake to access a variety of assistance platforms throughout his tertiary studies. He will receive a $10,000 cash scholarship, membership to QUT’s Elite Athlete Program and membership to QUT’s College of Excellence. For Jake, it isn’t just about the money. “In pursuing any sporting career, you always need to have something to back you up in the way of education,” Jake said. “Engineering is something that interests me, and I thought would be good for me.

“This funding really allows young athletes to be able to educate themselves while trying to excel in their sport.”

Jake Rynne (right) with proud mum Angela Rynne

Jake is currently in the middle of semester 1, and so far, it is coming along well. He finds his studies very interesting and is keen to learn. The scholarship lets Jake get early access to class registrations. “This helps me with my training,” he said. “If I have training every Friday all day or every Wednesday or Tuesday, I can always arrange my classes around those times. “Coming up we have the Australian Open and the Qld State Championships which runs for a two-week block. “The uni is very accommodating with that, and I can work my assessments and classes to fit in with my bowls schedule. “I’m on the emerging Jackaroos team now. “The next thing for me is getting in the Australian Jackaroos team in the 10-man squad and give myself the best chance to be selected for events like the 2026 Commonwealth Games which have just been announced to be in Victoria. “That’s probably a big target of mine. “It’s four years away, but if I can crack that team and make the five by then, that’s probably my next biggest goal. “Obviously, an athlete has to work as well, so this scholarship will help with the fees and costs involved in being at university so I will have less stress in having to support myself. I will not have to work as much and therefore I can bowl more.” Jake would like to thank Taylor Bowls, his sponsors, and said he couldn’t do it without them. “Taylor Bowls have supported me all through my career so far. I’ve never bowled with a bowl other than Taylor, ever.” Well done Jake!

ANZAC TEST SERIES

Congratulations to the Bowls QLD President’s XII team on winning the 2022 ANZAC Test Series. After a hiatus of two years since this well-loved, annual tradition has been able to take place due to COVID, the ANZAC Test Series is in remembrance of those who have been lost and in honour of the men and women serving our country. The ANZAC Test Series commenced in 2014 to mark the centenary of the ANZAC legend. It commemorates the efforts of our soldiers over the past 100 years, since World War I started in 1914, with the centenary of ANZAC honoured in 2018.

Due to the success of this series it has continued each year (except for 2020/21 due to COVID) and was held over the ANZAC Day weekend, Friday 22 April – Saturday 23 April, at Manly Bowls Club. The event commenced on Friday night with a Wreath Laying Ceremony and was followed by the first of three tests to be held. Test 2 and 3 were held on Saturday. CPO PJ Black, President ADFLB noted that “the event is one of ADFLB’s highest priorities and continues to strengthen our standing in the civilian bowls community”.

Peter Williamson, BQ President, offered, on behalf of the membership of Bowls in Queensland, “our sincere thanks for the work done by our men and women of the ADF both at home and overseas which is of paramount importance to this country”. The ADF team was comprised of the elite from Australian Services Bowling Association. They took on the President’s XII team, which included high level players of varying ages.

ADFLB Team

LTCOL M. Lott, CPO S. Adams, WO1 M. Carley, WO1 S. Sobolewski (sk) PO J. Smith, LS A. Jenkins, FSGT B. Marshall, SGT G. Harkins (sk) PO K. Shaw, LAC G. Wetzler, CPO P. Black, FSGT J. Wholohan (sk)

Bronwyn Torrens, Andrew Paskins, Justin Cribbin, Sean Ingham (sk) Pamela Rowe, John Finlayson, Brett Wilkie, Jacob Nelson (sk) Tyler Pettigrew, Kerry Flint, Bolivia Millerick, Kane Nelson (sk)

The covered, carpeted greens at Manly were a good choice, as the Brisbane skies opened and turned on the taps during the games but play was able to continue. The President’s XII was a strong side this year, with State and previous State representatives at the helm; however, the ADF proved to be a strong side to beat with some close calls throughout. Tests 1 & 2 both ended up with low margins on two out of three of the games. By Test 3, the score margins had widened, with a very convincing win particularly by the President’s XII team skipped by Jacob Nelson. In Test 3, in Kane Nelson’s game, the scores were close till three-quarters through the game, when President’s XII side steamed ahead.

Chair stuck in ceiling

Test 1

ADF LTCOL M. Lott, CPO S. Adams, WO1 M. Carley, WO1 S. Sobolewski (sk) def BQ Bronwyn Torrens, Andrew Paskins, Justin Cribbin, Sean Ingham (sk) 19-18 BQ Pamela Rowe, John Finlayson, Brett Wilkie, Jacob Nelson (sk) def ADF PO J. Smith, LS A. Jenkins, FSGT B. Marshall, SGT G. Harkins (sk) 21-18 BQ Tyler Pettigrew, Kerry Flint, Bolivia Millerick, Kane Nelson (sk) def ADF PO K. Shaw, LAC G. Wetzler, CPO P. Black, FSGT J. Wholohan (sk) 23-11 First test BQ def ADF 62-48

Test 2

ADF PO K. Shaw, LAC G. Wetzler, CPO P. Black, FSGT J. Wholohan (sk) def BQ Pamela Rowe, John Finlayson, Brett Wilkie, Jacob Nelson (sk) 22-21 BQ Tyler Pettigrew, Kerry Flint, Bolivia Millerick, Kane Nelson (sk) def ADF LTCOL M. Lott, CPO S. Adams, WO1 M. Carley, WO1 S. Sobolewski (sk) 29-17 ADF PO J. Smith, LS A. Jenkins, FSGT B. Marshall, SGT G. Harkins (sk) def BQ Bronwyn Torrens, Andrew Paskins, Justin Cribbin, Sean Ingham (sk) 19-17 Second test BQ def ADF 67-58

Test 3

BQ Tyler Pettigrew, Kerry Flint, Bolivia Millerick, Kane Nelson (sk) def ADF PO J. Smith, LS A. Jenkins, FSGT B. Marshall, SGT G. Harkins (sk) 30-16 ADF PO K. Shaw, LAC G. Wetzler, CPO P. Black, FSGT J. Wholohan (sk) def BQ Bronwyn Torrens, Andrew Paskins, Justin Cribbin, Sean Ingham (sk) 23-16 BQ Pamela Rowe, John Finlayson, Brett Wilkie, Jacob Nelson (sk) def ADF LTCOL M. Lott, CPO S. Adams, WO1 M. Carley, WO1 S. Sobolewski (sk) 33-9 Third test BQ def ADF 79-48

TOTAL TEST SERIES RESULT: President’s XII def Australian Defence Force 3 Tests to 0, 208-154

You can watch the live streams of each test on the BQ website or Facebook page. Thanks to Manly BC for hosting this event.

Back L-R: Christina Pavlov, Todd Brain, Sam Collier, Travis Pearce, Kane Nelson, Corinne Stallan, Sophie Allan, Dekota Brindle, Sophie Keipe, Chloe Runge, Lacey Gerick, Cody Gerick, Brad Harris, Gary Costigan. Front L-R: Lynsey Clarke, Jack Chirgwin, Wyatt Martin, Oliver Corken, Hayden Oster, Corey Marshall, Keira Powell, Mia Haylock, Stella Palmer, Holly Anderson, Alan Thorp, Wendy Wilson.

2022 JUNIOR STATE CAMP

The following juniors (10 girls & 10 boys) were invited to attend a training camp on April 5-6 at Club Chermside: Girls: Stella Palmer (Roma), Chloe Runge (Glasshouse Mountains), Dekota Brindle (Darra Cementco), Sophie Kiepe (Club Helensvale), Sophie Allan (Club Helensvale), Holly Anderson (Cunnamulla), Mia Haylock (Roma), Lacey Gerick (Club Kawana), Corinne Stallan (Cooktown) and Keira Powell (Tweed Heads). Boys: Kane Nelson (Belmont Services), Cody Gerick (Club Kawana), Travis Pearce (Kenilworth), Sam Collier (Broadbeach), Oliver Corken (Thuringowa City), Hayden Oster (Kandanga), Jack Chirgwin (Glasshouse Country), Todd Brain (Cunnamulla), Wyatt Martin (Gayndah) and Corey Marshall (Club Helensvale). Selectors will be announcing a Junior Squad to represent Queensland in the U18 QLD vs NSW Test Series to be held in August. The training camp covered theoretical and practical sessions, including drills, shot selection simulations, strategies and tactics, team play and more. One of the highlights was Lynsey Clarke’s presentation on “From Junior to Jackaroo”. The juniors were also taught how to prepare their body and mind for competition, the year before, the month before, the week before and on game day. This preparation covered items such as: • nutrition • hydration • setting goals • fitness • training • mental preparation. Lynsey Clarke said it was an amazing opportunity, not only for the juniors but for others too. “It’s great for the young boys and girls who are here to experience it, but also for the BQ coaching committee and selectors to see these kids as well. “Usually, they only get to experience them at the Nationals or state Championships each year. “It’s a really good opportunity and a good learning curve as well. “Not everyone is going to get picked in the next team, but hopefully they are all going to learn a little bit from this. “It’s the second year we have done it now and I just think it is getting better and better each time. “We have had some amazing facilitators running the show as well, which is making it very enjoyable.” Attending the camp was Kerry Green BQ Board, Christina Pavlov BQ Selection Coordinator, Lynsey Clarke BA Pathways Coach, Alan Thorp BQ Coaching Coordinator, Brad Harris BQ Selection Committee, Wendy Wilson BQ Selection Committee, Gary Costigan BQ Selection Committee, Tilly Orero Msc (Nutrition) Presenter, Mal Mackney BQ Coaching

Committee - Observer, Dennis O’Toole BQ Coaching Committee – Observer Assist 40BT, Sue O’Toole – Observer Assist 40BT, Bill Tunbridge – Observer Assist 40bt, Rod Curtis Assist – Observer Assist 40BT. Lynsey said that she wanted up-and-coming bowlers to recognise that small steps would help them achieve their goals. “I was exactly where they are, many moons ago, I was there; you don’t have to set big goals. “When I was a Queensland junior, I had never dreamed of being an Australian representative for 20 years and travelling the world and winning all this great stuff. “It was just about having fun, really enjoying what we do, making really good friendships, I’m still mates with my friends and teammates from 1998, that’s a really special thing, I think. “Work hard, love what you do, be coachable and open to listening to people who have been there before.”

Christina Pavlov, Lynsey Clarke & Alan Thorp

glass house Junior Carnival to be held in june

By Bill Tumbridge

The Glass House Junior Carnival will be held on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28th June, which is the first week of school holidays. The format was originally a 3 Bowl Pairs event, but many juniors missed out in participating, so we converted the event to a 2 Bowl Triples. Every nominated team was contacted by me and asked to find another player, so we will get another 16 juniors out on the green playing bowls, which was the catalyst for converting to triples, with a total of 48 competitors. The event is full (we are only a one green club) but expect hundreds of families and spectators to attend as was the case with our December 2021 Carnival. At present, we have $5,000 in allocated prize money but will seek extra sponsorship to try and boost this amount. Ten of the 16 nominated teams will win prize money. The format works beautifully, as with the December 2021 Carnival, on the second day there were 4 teams who had not won a game but still had the opportunity (and did) to earn prize money. Last year’s winners were:- Brodie Carter – Lead - Pialba Bowls Club and Wyatt Martin – Skip - Gayndah Bowls Club. The event will be live streamed, so if you can’t make it in person, then you can watch the livestream over the two days.

GOONDIWINDI IS 75 YEARS STRONG

By Jill Hankins

Goondiwindi Bowls Club is celebrating its 75th year of operation, after locals sought a quote on April 3, 1947 for the laying of a green and a tender for construction of rinks and associated works was accepted. In August of the same year, construction of the first green began with Mr H. A. Leonard appointed as the engineer supervisor. The club’s first president was Mr F. C. “Pop” Turner and the first greenkeeper Mr Les Gall. In 1949, the club applied for a permit to store liquor. Up till then, a local hotel chilled our beer kegs which were then covered by wet bags to stay cool. The first clubhouse was smaller but has been extended over the years (see photo below). By 1997, we had two bowling greens and new lights.

Goondiwindi Bowls Club 75 years ago

A “Back to Gundy Bowls Club” was held for the 50th Anniversary, with all previous and current members invited. Mrs Enid Byrne cut the anniversary cake. Today, we have four life members, 66 full and 68 social members—a total of 138 enthusiastic bowlers who are keeping that country spirit going. Our present chairman, George Sloss, was the first baby born in Gundy in 1947. There are many stories over the years, but one involved a man who fell asleep in the toilet and then woke to find the club closed and himself locked in. He was reluctant to go outside as the police had turned up. When he did emerge, they wanted to know what was he doing in there. Another worthy mention was a black cat scampering over the green and running into a player’s bowl, so he claimed a “toucher on a live kitty”. Congratulations to Goondiwindi Bowls Club on its 75th anniversary and may there be many more happy years ahead for the club.

Frequently asked questions on common laws

Many of the competitions we commenced early in 2022 are coming to an end and now people have played their round robins and finals, it’s time to look forward to the State District Sides, State Championships and the 2022 Pennant Season commencing in many districts.

I wish you all the very best and, most of all, hope you enjoy the friendship that these competitions bring.

During the past month, I have received many enquiries regarding various laws that have come up during the playing of various games and some of these are as follows:

Playing out of turn

This enquiry covered what happens after a player has played out of turn and realises this before the opposition has bowled their bowl.

Law 29 – (page 41) – Irregularities during play

29.1 – Playing out of turn: • 29.1.1: If a player plays out of turn, the opposing skip can stop the bowl and return it to the player to play it in the proper order. • 29.1.2: If the bowl has come to rest and has not disturbed the head, the opposing skip must choose whether to: • 29.1.2.1: Leave the head as it is and have their team play two bowls one after the other to get back to the proper order of play, or • 29.1.2.2: Return the bowl and get back to the proper order of play. • 29.1.3: If the bowl has disturbed the head, the opposing skip must choose whether to: • 29.1.3.1: Leave the disturbed head as it is and have their team play two bowls one after the other to get back to the proper order of play: • 29.1.3.2: Replace the head in its former position, return the bowl and go back to the proper order of play: or • 20.1.3.3: Declare the end dead.

Placing the mat

There are various laws that cover this situation, and many players are confused about the following: do they change the position of the mat or leave it in its original position? The following laws cover the various situations:

Law 6.1 (page 21/22) – At the start of each end:

• 6.1.1: Before the start in each end, the player to play first must place the centre line of the mat lengthwise along the centre line of the rink, with the mat line at least 2 metres from the rear ditch and at least (for domestic play in Australia this shall be 23 metres) from the front ditch. • 6.1.2: If, before the jack has been delivered, a player or marker finds that the mat has not been placed as described in law 6.1.1, the player to play first must correctly position the mat. • 6.1.3: If, after the jack has been delivered but before the first bowl is delivered, a player or the marker finds that the mat line has not been positioned within the distances described in law 6.1.1, the opposing player must place the mat as described in law 6.1.1 and re-deliver the jack, making sure it is centred, but the opposing player must not play first.

6.1.4: After the first player to play has delivered the first bowl, no-one has the right to challenge the legality of the original distance of the mat line from the rear or front ditches.

Law 10. (25/26) – Improper delivery of the jack:

10.1: The jack has been improperly delivered if it comes to rest: • 10.1.1: In the ditch. • 10.1.2: Completely outside the boundaries of the rink. • 10.1.3: At a distance of less than (for domestic play in

Australia this shall be 21 metres) from the mat line, as measured in a straight line from the centre of the mat line to the nearest point of the jack, after the jack has been centred. • 10.1.4: On the rink after contact with the face of the bank, or • 10.1.5: On the rink after contact with any object or person completely outside the boundaries of the rink.

10.2: If a player improperly delivers the jack, the opposing player must place the mat as described in law 6.1.1 and redeliver the jack, making sure that it is centred, but the opposing player must not play first.

10.3: If the jack is improperly delivered once by each player in any end, it must not be delivered again in that end.

Instead, it must be centred with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line being two metres from the front ditch, and the mat must be placed as described in law 6.1.1 by the first player to play.

The above laws cover the various situations regarding who places the mat and when, however I do recommend that the full laws 6, 9, 10 be read as they cover other situations that can occur as it is important that you are aware of when the position of the mat can be changed and by which player.

I hope that the above is of assistance to you. Please continue to enjoy your games and do not hesitate to contact me or the committee with your various questions – please take care.

Both leads have delivered the jack – one out of bounds and the other in the ditch – therefore law 10.3 applies and lead A is placing the mat as described in law 6.1.1.

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Division 1 winners Bribie Island

Division 1 runners-up Kallangur

By Bob Proctor

It’s been another successful year for Q7-Qld, which has remained the richest competition in Australia with 135 teams competing for equal prize money across all divisions and a prize pot of $8,000 for the winners. We would like to welcome Bribie Island who participated this year and performed extremely well. Next year will see the return of a large contingent of clubs from the Sunshine Coast, plus the Gold Coast, now that travel has been made much easier.

The finals this year were held at the impressive facilities of Club Pine Rivers over two full weekends, with clubs from all over the participating area represented. Several clubs (who had travelled long distances) returned for the second weekend because of their superb performance.

The initial weekend was taken up with Quarter Finals, while the following Saturday consisted of the SemiFinals. Sunday morning saw the Final of Divisions 3, 4, 5 and 6, which resulted in the following placements: • Division 3 Winners – Ipswich; Runner-Up -

Toowoomba • Division 4 Winners- Pine Rivers; Runner-Up -

Caboolture Lakes • Division 5 Winners – Tweed Heads; Runner-Up –

Pine Rivers • Division 6 Winners McKenzie Park; Runner-Up –

North Toowoomba

Bribie Island and Kallangur then battled it out in Division 1 for the winner’s prize and Bribie Island took the title. In the Division 2 final, Geebung defeated Bribie Island.

As a result of torrential rain falling on our second double header weekend, both rounds had to be rescheduled. All clubs responded superbly to this interference; with all games completed to allow the finals to continue as scheduled. The co-operation between clubs was excellent. Thank you.

Following the success of this year, the later start will continue next year (2023) with eight weeks of sectional play and a break between the two finals weekends for Easter.

A special thank you must go to the management, staff and members of Club Pine Rivers, who were excellent in their presentation, playing no small part in the success of 2022.

Division 2 winners Geebung

Division 2 runners-up Bribie Island Jayden (son) & Nathan (father) Heaps