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CONTENTS
Cover 2021 State Champion of Club Champions singles winners, Julie Keegan (Kawana) & Cohen Litfin (Jindalee)
Volume 44 Issue 11
7 – Jake Rynne receives scholarship
9 – Pine Rivers BC’s John & Marian celebrate 70 years
10 – 2021 Champion of Club Champions
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22 – Secondary Schools Cup
21 DEFAMING PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
DSM AWARDED
BQ President Peter Williamson is awarded a DSM
Mullins Lawyers explain how social media behaviour can affect clubs
17 RBM
30 FOOTY FUN DAY
Lesley Bates thanks outgoing NQDLBA President Gwen
Southern Cross BC held a successful day of footy fun
20 UMPIRE
34 Coaching
Joan answers some important questions
Coach Mal talks about etiquette in bowls
Editor: Jo Grey
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Innisfail Bowls Club Invitation FOURS By Gordon Goes
A very successful Innisfail Invitation Fours saw teams and players travelling from Townsville, Ingham, Weipa, Yungaburra, Gordonvale, Cairns as well as Josh Kier, Jesse Turnbull and Tyler Pettigrew from Brisbane. The event was played over two days and it was so good to hear all the positive comments about our beautiful venue with views of the river. The competition was well organised and enjoyed by all visiting bowlers.
Second L-R: Sean Anderson (Ando Jnr.), Ben Cribbin, Brandon Smith (Chopper) & Justin Cribbin (Killer)
Winners L-R: Michael Greenwood, John Phillips, Wayne Petrohilos & Tony Burns with Alf Strano (President Innisfail)
Third L-R: Ash White, Josh Keir, Jesse Turnbull & Tyler Pettigrew
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Congratulations to the winners John Phillips (Innisfail), Wayne Petrohilos (Edge Hill), Tony Burns (South Johnston) and Michael Greenwood (Gordonvale).
From the President with BQ’s Peter Williamson I attended Club Pine Rivers, the venue for the Secondary Schools Cup, where young players showed off their skills and were a credit to their respective schools. It is hoped the first timers will continue with the sport and be seen playing at clubs within their districts. Prior to the September Council meeting, a short Governance Forum was held with Peter Phair from Management & Health Services as the presenter. A copy of the presentation was given to all delegates to take back to their districts for sharing with the clubs. From this forum my observations were: •
Has a club or district constitution been reviewed in the past five (5) years?
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Compliance: Who is accountable and how are they monitoring the minutes, agenda and reporting structures?
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Visibility: Engage with the organisation beyond committee meetings. Ensure that the committee is known and visible, ethical culture through actions and words.
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Ethical Culture: Should be measured, observed and integrated as an item on the committee agenda. Ensure that mechanisms are in place to evaluate culture, productivity and collaborative performance by increases to volunteer base.
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Risk: Is the committee clear on its collective risk assessments? How are the operations working on a day-to-day basis? One way is to keep a risk register and address it at each committee meeting with actions required.
STATE PENNANTS COMING UP The State Division 1 State Pennant will be held on Saturday 6 November and Sunday 7 November with women at Mermaid Beach BC and men at Broadbeach BC. The State Pennant competition gives district Division 1 Pennant winners the opportunity to play off at group level for the chance to compete at Queensland’s state finals. Successful group playoff winners from around the state battle it out for the prestige Division 1 State Pennant flag.
BQ PRESIDENT awarded dsm
The observations only go a small way in outlining responsibilities of Governance by clubs and districts and as more information becomes available, it will be shared.
Peter Williamson
2021 bq council meeting This year, the council meeting also included a governance forum held with Peter Phair, which covered the fundamentals required at district and club level.
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Congratulations to BQ President Peter Williamson who was presented with a Distinguished Service Member (DSM) Award at the 2021 Bowls Queensland Council Meeting held September, 29.
RYNNE RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP By Val Febbo
Emerging Jackaroo Jake Rynne‘s impressive rise towards the top of the bowls landscape continues, receiving a unique scholarship. Rynne was recently made a recipient of a Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) Tier 2 scholarship and mentoring program. The 18-year-old is one of 10 selected promising young athletes who are looking to further develop and forge their own careers in their respective sports. Playing bowls since kindergarten, he made his progression quickly and was in the Queensland junior team at age 11 and has since continued to improve his game, culminating in selection for Bowls Australia’s high performance program. Throughout his adolescence, he has experienced the tutelage of four-time World Champion Ian Schuback and long time coach Greg Bostock. Among Rynne’s fellow peers is Olympic diver Nikita Hains, Hockeyroo Amy Lawton and Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Madeleine McTernan. Each member will be mentored by a plethora of the SAHOF’s esteemed members, while also receiving a $5000 sporting grant. Rynne, the number three ranked bowler in Australia, follows in the footsteps of Jackaroo Ellen Ryan, a 2016 alumni of the same program. Rynne said he is overjoyed at the opportunity provided and will look to soak up as much wisdom as he can. “To be a successful Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship applicant for 2022 means so much more to me than just the financial aid that the program boasts,” he said. “This means that I can not only promote myself up the lawn bowls ladder but also give bowls the recognition it deserves as a major national and international sport that Australia dominates in.” “To gain access to the wisdom of SAHOF Members is also another huge benefit that means a lot to me. Their knowledge on how to be a professional athlete and make a career out of it, as well as a professional good person that people are drawn towards is something that I endeavour to learn so much about.” Bowls Australia CEO Neil Dalrymple is ecstatic for Rynne, calling it a deserving reward for the time and dedication that the young Queenslander applies to his craft. “Being recognised with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship for 2022 is a tremendous achievement for Jake and a deserving reward for considerable effort and success over many years,” Dalrymple said. Bowls Queensland CEO Brett Wilkie was delighted to hear that Rynne had received the scholarship. “This scholarship that includes mentoring will be a fantastic learning experience for Jake who continues to develop as a player,” Wilkie said. “It will not only assist him to improve on the green but also off the green which is valuable.”
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CEO REPORT with BQ’s Brett Wilkie Regional Bowls Managers (RBMs) Central QLD RBM Wade Mutzelburg has tendered his resignation and Bowls Australia is currently advertising to replace him. I must thank Wade for his contribution to bowls in Queensland over the past four years and for his assistance to clubs, districts and Bowls Queensland. We wish Wade all the best in future endeavours. Come and Try Month – October Well done to the clubs that held a promotional day and to their members who supported the event. Bowls QLD promoted the “Come and Try” month on social media throughout October, thank you to those who shared these posts. Secondary Schools Cup It was a pleasure to watch the competitors in action this year. All acquitted themselves extremely well which was a credit to themselves, their school and their club. Congratulations to James Nash HS on winning the event and to Beerwah HS for finishing second. Well done to all the clubs who ran school bowls sessions throughout the year and to their volunteers who devoted their time to help show the students how to play. Thank you to all managers, teachers and parents who accompanied the 14 teams to the State Finals. Thank you to our three RBMs Wade, Micheal and Lesley for their assistance with this initiative throughout the year. Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for being a wonderful host once again and J Carroll Club Promotions for sponsoring this event. I also had the pleasure of meeting John and Marian O’Brien, long-time bowlers from Club Pine Rivers who recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. See page nine for a story on John and Marian. Champion of Club Champion State Finals These events were held at the Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay on October 23-28, well done to all medallists. Thank you to the Mackay Regional Council and the South Suburban Bowls Club for their support of this event. North vs South Challenge Congratulations to all selected with many first timers travelling to Mossman this year on October 30-31. Thank you to Mossman MBC and Secretary Manager Kevin Rynne,
local businesses, the Douglas Shire Council and TFNQ DBA and DLBA for their support in attracting this event to the region once again. State Pennant Finals The State Division 1 Pennant Finals will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 6-7. The women’s event will be held at Mermaid Beach BC and the men will do battle at Broadbeach BC. We will live stream one day from each venue. Thank you to Major Events Gold Coast for their support of this event. 2022 Junior State Championships This event will be held at the North Toowoomba and Toowoomba Bowls Club from January 16-21. Entries are open and can be found on the BQ website. Thank you to the Toowoomba Regional Council and North Toowoomba Bowls Club for their ongoing support of this event. 2022 State Championships Broadbeach BC will host the finals of the 2022 State Championships from May 9-22. Thank you to Major Events Gold Coast and Broadbeach BC for showing their support of this event. 2022 District Sides Paradise Point Bowls Club will now host part of the 2022 District Sides Competition after Club Helensvale withdrew from hosting the event. Other host clubs include Musgrave Hill BC, Broadbeach BC and Mermaid Beach BC. Anzac Test Series Unfortunately, the Australian Defence Force Lawn Bowls Association have advised that they have to cancel this year’s ANZAC Test Series. We were originally looking at hosting this event on the November 13-14 (after being postponed from April). Vale - Michael Haarsma On behalf of Bowls Queensland, I pass on our condolences to Michael’s family, friends and work colleagues at Bowls Australia. Michael launched and managed BA’s Better Ageing Program and Roll Back The Clock.
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Long-time bowlers celebrate 70th wedding-anniversary By Susan Williams Ever heard of a platinum wedding anniversary? Members at the Pine Rivers Ladies’ Bowls Club got to witness and celebrate what less than 0.1% of couples are able to achieve - 70 years of marriage, a platinum anniversary. One of the club’s long serving members, Marian O’Brien and her husband John, a member of the men’s club, were married at the Christ Church Milton, on September 29, 1951. Marian and John joined the Pine Rivers men’s and ladies’ club 40 years ago when the club was relocated to Bray Park. John volunteered to assist in cleaning the new premises, then obtained his coaching and examiners accreditation and helped Col Hattersley in coaching both club member groups. He was a games director when he assisted Cyril Dunn during the time he started the Junior Carnival, which continues to this day.
John & Marian O’Brien displaying their congratulations cards with BQ CEO Brett Wilkie
Marian has held many positions including Honourable Secretary, Patron and President and was an umpire for 16 years. She was awarded life membership in 2000. For many years, Marian kept a photographic record of all the club’s activities at Bray Park. This information and collection of photographs was invaluable when a PRLBC booklet was produced to celebrate the ladies’ club 70th anniversary in 2019. To continue the collection of ongoing archival information of the ladies’ club, a new committee position of media officer was created. This new position moved the collection into a database and extended the role to include online communication. Both Marian and John were in winning teams at the club’s championships including mixed pairs and both participated in pennant games. Owing to mobility problems, John (97) and Marian (93) no longer bowl, but Marian regularly attends the club on bowling and special days and is an active participant in the club’s quarterly and AGM meetings. She regularly meets fellow non-players at the club for coffee to catch up on all club activities. The couple received congratulatory cards from the Queen, Governor General of the Commonwealth and his wife, Governor of Queensland and his wife, the Prime Minister, the Premier of Queensland and the member for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd, who also sent a floral arrangement. A family celebration was held on the night at Club Pine Rivers.
John & Marian O’Brien in 1987
The Pine Rivers Ladies Club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Marian and John for this outstanding wedding anniversary landmark celebration.
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Champion of Club Champions
Champion of Club Champions fours winners from Enoggera BC back L-R: Leigh Fortington, Maria Rigby, Jamie Anderson, Matt Lucas, Bradley Lawson & Helen Cashman. Front L-R: Pauline Laverty & Nathan Chapman
CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS - OCTOBER 23-28, 2021 Enoggera Bowls Club in Brisbane has something to be proud of. Both men’s and women’s teams were crowned Champion of Club Fours Champions, after a scorching day of hot and humid conditions at Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay. Enoggera men defeated Tweed Heads with only two shots earning them the gold 24-22 and the women defeated Bargara 25-8.
FOURS Men In the men’s competition Enoggera’s Matthew Lucas, Jamie Anderson, Nathan Chapman and Bradley Lawson had stiff competition against the Tweed Heads team with two points difference in the last end. Skip Matthew Lucas said he was very happy for the boys he played with, especially Nathan as it was his first state title. “He’s put in a lot of work, Brad as well, we all put in the work and I’m really happy with that,” Matt said. “Nobody really found it easy, we were all dealing with the conditions at the same time; we were at the right end, in front, at the right time. The conditions during the final were, unfortunately, probably the trickiest we’ve had so far, but that’s bowls, you’ve got to adapt. Well done to the Tweed boys, I played on the Gold Coast for a long time before I moved to Brisbane so I know all the boys pretty well. I feel for them in that spot, because it was such a tight game. I’m proud of the way Nick presents himself and young Jake as well, the other boys too, they’re just good fellas. It’s great to have won with the Enoggera women, super proud of them and the way they conduct themselves; Maria is still as fierce a competitor as ever.” Meanwhile, in the playoff for third, Emerald’s Andrew Paskins, Raymond Bax, Kris Stefaniuk and John Henman snatched the bronze medal out of the grasp of Cloncurry & Mt Isa’s Nathan Barrett, David Cahill, Duane Cahill and Damien McGee with a 19-16 victory.
FOURS women In the women’s competition, it was another display of Brisbane talent by Enoggera’s Maria Rigby, Leigh Fortington, Helen Cashman and Pauline Laverty who finished the game 25-8 over Bargara’s Adele Pershouse, Suzanne Kington, Debra Handley and Jenny Hearn. Enoggera’s Maria Rigby said she was feeling great after the win.
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Tweed Heads L-R: Clinton Bailey, Jayden Cottell, Michael Geritz, Nick Cahill
Hervey Bay L-R: Gerald O’Brien, Gordon Cawsre, Andrew Durrington, David Bradbury
Salisbury L-R: Gary Andrews, David Kneebone, Geoff Jensen, Michael Bretherton
Cunnamulla L-R: Rick Brain, Steven Mitchell, John Bryan, Steven Anderson
Enoggera L-R: Matt Lucas, Jamie Anderson, Nathan Chapman, Bradley Lawson
East Bundaberg L-R: Mark Mizzi, Lee Mason, Gino Mizzi, Peter Ey
Emerald L-R: John Henman, Kris Stefaniuk, Raymond Bax, Andrew Paskins
Cloncurry & Mt Isa L-R: Damien McGee, Duane Cahill, David Cahill, Nathan Barrett
“The humidity was the killer, coming from Brisbane, but we all managed. I’m happy for the girls, especially Helen who is my novice. She did very well, with two bowls on the jack in the last end so I’m happy for her, it’s her first big game ever. To win a state title for a novice is very good. I gave the game my all and encouraged my girls to do the same. They all look after me, we are good friends as well. We are very happy for the Enoggera boys, we have been supporting them in the last few minutes of their game. It’s nice to see both of us from the same district doing so well in this event.”
Final scores: Gold medal match: Enoggera men defeated Tweed Heads 24-22; Enoggerra women defeated Bargara 25-8; Bronze medal match: Emerald men defeated Cloncurry & Mt Isa 19-16; Mt Gravatt women defeated Salisbury 27-9. Enoggera men Enoggera women
Tweed Heads men Bargara women
Mt Gravatt L-R: Cathy Lewis, Ann D’Ambrosio, Gail Pratt, Cheryl Lindfield
Salisbury L-R: Margaret Stanton, Narelle Grunders, Julie Ezzy, Liz Perry with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson
Bargara L-R: Adele Pershouse, Suzanne Kington, Debra Handley, Jenny Hearn
Airlie Beach L-R: Carol Crosbie, Vicki Spann, Joan McGrath, Betty Nicolle
Emerald men Mt Gravatt women
Enoggera L-R: Maria Rigby, Leigh Fortington, Pauline Laverty, Helen Cashman
Tansey L-R: Aymee Bellert, Cheryl Lorkin, Helen Johnson, Beverly Heness
Thuringowa L-R: Wendy Jones, Lyn Harasymiuk, Corinne Dibnah,Kate Leverton
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Champion of Club Champions pairs winners L-R: Steve Tong, Aron Sherriff (Helensvale), Karen Goldsworthy, Kay Smith (Cleveland)
PAIRS Men The Club Helensvale combination of Aron Sherriff and Steven Tong surged to an impressive gold medal victory in the pairs final defeating North Toowoomba 28-23. Sherriff and Tong started slowly up against North Toowoomba’s Hayden Vogler and Jake Rynne who took an early lead with three shots going into the third end, only to be succeeded by Sherriff and Tong getting five shots in end three. From then, it was Vogler and Rynne scoring and Sherriff and Tong narrowly beating their score by one or two shots until end 13 when the Bushranger boys pulled out five shots to lead the game 17-14. The Helensvale combination focused and bowled five neat shots to a 19-17 lead in the 15th end, followed by shot for shot, with Vogler & Rynne trying to narrow the lead but Sherriff & Tong held firm to close out the contest 28-23. Each duo pulled some five shot ends; Helensvale with three (one in the 19th end) and North Toowoomba with two. The standard of bowls was first class as an enthusiastic crowd followed the action. Steven Tong said he was gobsmacked. “It’s been a long campaign to get where we are, really good, the guys were good and everyone we played against was good. There were a few fives, we always back ourselves, that’s all we can do. “I had an operation three weeks ago, so I haven’t been able to bowl for three weeks. I didn’t do any practice, but I normally try to practise between five and 10 hours a week for an event like this. I’m a little bit tender, a few times there when I held my breath when I saw the bowls coming down but I’m just glad to be able to play for Helensvale and thanks to our supporters, Bowls Queensland and to everyone who has entered the event. Also to Aron, who is a good mate to play with.” Steve’s tip for up-and-coming bowlers is to “get yourself a coach; the sport is mentally based, it’s a very strategic game, so just put in the time and a lot of practise and have fun, the game’s all about having fun”. Runner-up Jake Rynne said he felt good. “It was touch and go the whole game, there were some big scores. It was a bit tricky out there but it was a good quality game. It’s good to make the final, it’s always a good game when we play Aron and the Helensvale boys. There’s a lot of hard work that goes into this sort of event. I live in Dalby and Hayden lives in Toowoomba, so we don’t really get the chance to practise together, but we played well together in the pairs.” In the bronze medal match, Emerald’s John Henman and Andrew Paskins took an early lead in the first half of the match against Urangan’s Peter Wright and Tony Smith with a score of 12-6 by the 11th end. Emerald kept going strong, while Urangan notched up another three shots in the rest of the game, leading to Emerald defeating Urangan 23-9.
PAIRS WOMen In a closely contested Women’s Gold medal match, Cleveland’s Karen Goldsworthy & Kay Smith held off the determined Hervey Bay team of Wendy Jamieson & Pauline Rose to win 19-14. Cleveland was clearly ahead by the fifth end with a score of 6-3, but Hervey Bay scored a nifty two shots in sixth end to be just one behind at 6-5. The game started to turn in the 13th end when Cleveland took four shots and was surging ahead on the leaderboard 14-9. Hervey Bay kept focus and while they continued notching up on the scoreboard, the Cleveland duo remained ahead and took the game 19-14. Karen Goldworthy said she was really excited to have won gold with Kay. “I was runner-up in this same event 10 years ago and I never thought I would get here again, so it’s a real thrill. My partner Kay has played well all the way through. The greens were running well and as long as you took your grass, it would draw in. We had some really hard games coming through, especially during the heat. It was good to play against our opposition in good spirit.” Karen’s tip for up-and-coming bowlers is “to play in many events, you learn a lot and everyone is really nice, even when I was starting out and used to get nervous playing in big events like this with big names but if you keep having a go then you can end up playing in a state event”. 12 queensland bowler November 2021
Helensvale: Aron Sherriff & Steve Tong
North Toowoomba: Hayden Vogler & Jake Rynne
Cunnamulla: Allen Wharton & Kevin Mitchell
Woodford: James Schiulaz & Lewis Schiulaz
Urangan: Peter Wright & Tony Smith
Across the Waves: Mick Tobin & Ian McMah
Emerald: Andrew Paskins & John Henman
Thuringowa: Mark Edwards & Gary Costigan
Runner-up Wendy Jamieson said she was rapt to have been in the final. “This is the second final I’ve been in, the last one was seven years ago in the over-60s pairs event with the same partner, so two silvers now and I’m happy. We’re so happy to be here.” In the bronze medal match, Kawana’s Katelyn Inch and Julie Keegan started slowly with Brothers Edmonton’s Christine Populin and Terese McAlary notching up the first two shots but Kawana came in strong and by the seventh end were an even 5-5 on the scoreboard. Kawana kept up the pressure, while Edmonton managed to gain one extra shot in end 12 but Kawana was on a roll and defeated Edmonton 28-6.
Final scores: Gold medal match: Helensvale men defeated North Toowoomba 28-23; Cleveland women defeated Hervey Bay 19-14; Bronze medal match: Emerald men defeated Urangan 23-9; Kawana women defeated Brothers Edmonton 28-6. Helensvale men Cleveland women
North Toowoomba men Hervey Bay women
Emerald men Kawana women
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Cleveland: Karen Goldsworthy & Kay Smith
Kawana: Julie Keegan & Katelyn Inch
Hervey Bay: Pauline Rose & Wendy Jamieson
Clermont: Cathy Wilson & Shirley Harvey
Brothers Edmonton: Christine Populin & Terese McAlary
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SINGLES Men The men’s singles gold medal match between Jindalee’s young gun Cohen Litfin and Roma’s favourite Robert Hammond at the Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay was always going to be a close battle between the state’s top players and the players didn’t disappoint. Litfin got away to a flying start with six shots to Hammond’s two by the seventh end but Hammond hung on and kept taking single shots to keep Litfin on his toes, but Litfin kept going and took a few twos and threes to Hammond’s ones and twos and remained well ahead to defeat Hammond 26-17. After the game Robert Hammond (Grinder) said he felt good as not many people get to make it through to the state finals. “I’ve been lucky enough to make it three times now. I wasn’t quite good enough to get the gold; I was Champion of Club Champions singles winners outplayed again but silver is still honourable especially for Julie Keegan & Cohen Litfin a small country club that I’m from (Roma) as they’re always pretty excited and proud of the achievements. We had a lot of scrappy ends, the way the breeze comes around the clubhouse is very unpredictable, It was very hard to be confident with the green. Cohen was too good, a couple of ends he got them right on there and I didn’t have many shots to play, just had to try and draw for second shot.” Soon after the game, Cohen Litfin said that the feeling of winning gold hadn’t quite kicked in yet but it felt pretty good so far. “I got a bit worried at one stage of the game when I dropped four bowls more than six foot short, that was the scariest moment. I got plenty of messages from everyone at the club (Jindalee), they’re watching on livestream so I presume they are at home watching in the aircon! I’ve never played against Grinder before today, but I watched him yesterday and he was on fire, his draw shot was on song and he only missed the one run shot in the last game which was the last bowl. He’s a great player and I get to play him again in Cairns (in the North vs South tournament).” In the men’s bronze medal match Kawana’s Ryan Burnett had too much firepower right at the end for Belmont Service’s Kane Nelson to claim the match and the medal. Burnett shot away to a 6-1 lead early, but Belmont Service’s young superstar wasn’t to be outdone that easily and pushed through with some classy shots until the 18th end when Nelson was leading 18-12. Burnett fought back and took four shots in the 21st end to even up the scores to 18-all. From then, it was a slow climb for Burnett until he was leading 23-19, before Nelson repaid the favour and took four shots in the 27th end to even up the score to 23-all. Burnett took one shot, then Nelson took the next, putting everyone on the edge of their seats when it was 24-all in the second last end. Burnett needed one more shot to win and took it, defeating Nelson in the last end 25-24 to take the bronze medal.
SINGLES women In one of the most enthralling women’s gold finals, it was Gold Coast versus Sunshine Coast with two favourites set to battle it out on the green. Lynsey Clarke from Tweed Heads took the lead early in the game against Kawana’s Julie Keegan, but Keegan shot a two and a three pushing her to a 12-8 lead. Clarke wasn’t able to catch up while Keegan kept notching up shots to win the match and the gold medal 25-18. A captivated crowd were at times held breathless, as both players put on a display of lawn bowls at a level many expected from these high calibre players. After the game, Lynsey Clarke said it was a funny feeling to win a silver medal. “It feels a bit disappointing at first not to win the gold, but I’m really proud of myself and proud to do it for the Tweed Heads club. They’ve been really supportive of me over the last 12 months, especially with the border being closed as I haven’t been able to get down there to see everyone. Hopefully they tuned in and watched the game. I never gave up, I just kept trying, I was a little bit off my normal game I think, but I hung tough and never gave up right until the very death. Credit to Julie, she played very consistently and deserved to win.” Julie Keegan said she felt really excited to have won the gold. “It was always going to be a tough game against Lynsey, she played amazingly and always does. I knew I had to be at my absolute best and hang in there. The greens were quite quick and they got quicker and quicker as the day went on. I kept resetting to keep focus and at the end came out with the win, so it was good.” In the bronze medal match, Algester’s Debbie Logan had to produce top quality bowls to move ahead in the seventh end after some even play in the early part of the match against Mareeba’s Sue Brady. After trading shots early, Logan went out to a solid 12-6 lead but Brady never took a backward step and slowly closed the gap to four shots until Logan got back to a lead of six and continued to move ahead and seal the deal of a bronze medal for Logan 25-18. 14 queensland bowler November 2021
Kane Nelson – Belmont Services
Evan O’Rourke – Wondai
Cohen Litfin – Jindalee
Darryl Austin – Burnett
Robert Hammond – Roma
Raymond Kurtz – Souths Suburban
Ryan Burnett – Kawana
Nick Twining – Gordonvale
Thank you to Souths Suburban Bowls Club for hosting the event and the Mackay Regional Council for its support. A special thank you to Mayor Greg Williamson who attended the opening ceremony and is a supporter of lawn bowls in the Mackay region. Pictured is Mayor Greg Williamson (left) and Souths Suburban Bowls Club’s Board Chair, Colin Meng.
Final scores: Gold medal match: Jindalee (men) defeated Roma 26-17; Kawana (women) defeated Tweed Heads 25-18; Bronze medal match: Kawana (men) defeated Belmont Services 25-24; Algester (women) defeated Mareeba 25-18. Jindalee (men) Kawana (women)
Lynsey Clarke – Tweed Heads
Jill Callaway – The Albert
Roma (men) Tweed Heads (women)
Debbie Logan – Algester
Jenny Hatherel – Calliope Central
Kawana (men) Algester (women)
Susan Slatter – Chinchilla
Helena Miltenburg – Seaforth
Julie Keegan – Kawana
Sue Brady – Mareeba
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Gold medal winners Enoggera: Bradley Lawson, Nathan Chapman, Jamie Anderson, Matt Lucas with BQ’s Colleen Ryan
Silver medal winners Tweed Heads: Jayden Cottell, Michael Geritz, Clinton Bailey, Nick Cahill
Bronze medal winners Emerald: Andrew Paskins, Raymond Bax, Kris Stefaniuk, John Henman
Gold medal winners Enoggera: Maria Rigby, Leigh Fortington, Pauline Laverty, Helen Cashman
Silver medal winners Bargara: Adele Pershouse, Suzanne Kington, Debra Handley, Jenny Hearn
Bronze medal winners Mt Gravatt: Cheryl Lindfield, Gail Pratt, Ann D’Ambrosio, Cathy Lewis
Gold Pairs: Steve Tong & Aron Sherriff (Helensvale)
Silver Pairs: Hayden Vogler & Jake Rynne
Bronze Pairs: John Henman & Andrew Paskins (Emerald)
Gold Pairs: Karen Goldsworthy & Kay Smith (Cleveland)
Silver Pairs: Pauline Rose & Wendy Jamieson (Hervey Bay)
Bronze Pairs: Katelyn Inch & Julie Keegan (Kawana)
Gold Singles: Cohen Litfin (Jindalee) with BQ’s Colleen Ryan
Silver Singles: Robert Hammond (Roma)
Bronze Singles: Ryan Burnett (Kawana)
Gold Singles: Julie Keegan with BQ’s Colleen Ryan
Silver Singles: Lynsey Clarke (Tweed Heads)
Bronze Singles: Debbie Logan (Algester)
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Development with Lesley and Micheal Lesley
Thank you Gwen
Micheal
By Lesley Bates
Our North Queensland District Ladies’ President, Gwen Thomas, has continuously served on the board since 2006 as Junior Vice, Senior Vice, Match Chair and Selector. At our October Delegates’ meeting, Gwen stepped aside as she plans to devote time in her recently elected roll as Ladies’ President of Jubilee Club and their 41 female bowlers. She passed on her well wishes for the district’s future and sincerely thanked all who helped in making her tenure successful and rewarding, as well as the friendships that have been formed over many years. Gwen’s commitment to serving her district was exemplified in her latest report for the month, mentioning her attendance of: • Four days at the Premier Cup in Ayr (also playing as a reserve for Jubilee) • Wangaratta’s President’s Day • Gwen’s own President’s Day held at Jubilee • A day trip to Brisbane to attend the Bowls Queensland Meeting as the North Queensland Ladies’ District Delegate.
Gwen Thomas
Gwen has been involved with the bowls community since 1994 when she joined Collinsville. In 1996 she qualified as an umpire, held the role of Ladies’ president at Cutheringa until the ladies’ section folded and joined Jubilee where she was a selector. It’s a certainty that Gwen will still contribute to the district and add valuable input to Jubilee with grant writing, general organisation, recruitment of sponsors plus have extra time to devote to honing her own game. I am always amazed at her awesome colour coordination of her outfits with her stunning manicured and painted nails. Gwen is a living legend amongst her peers and the bowling hierarchy. She has certainly helped and encouraged me over the last three years and has championed the roll of Regional Bowls Managers. Thank you, Gwen. RBM - NORTH QLD
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Umpire with Joan Brotherton Q & A with Joan Thank you for your feedback regarding the questions and answers that were in the September Bowler and letting me know some of your scores which were particularly good – well done. I thought that I would work out some more questions for you which relate to a number of laws needed in situations that frequently occur in bowls.
QUESTIONS
be replayed. If it were on the wrong bias the following would need to happen (page 32) • 17.1. A bowl is a dead bowl if: (page 32) • 17.1.5. In its original course, it passes outside a side boundary of the rink on a bias which would prevent it from re-entering the rink of play.
QUESTION 1 You are at the head end and a bowl from the neighbouring rink is coming into your head. It is in danger of colliding with a bowl in your head. What would you do?
QUESTION 2 You are a marker and a bowl from the neighbouring rink is coming into the head. It is also in danger of colliding with a bowl in the head. What would you do as a marker?
QUESTION 3 During an end, when can the mat be moved and in what circumstances?
ANSWER 2 •
37.6. Bowls displacement by a bowl from a neighbouring rink (page 54) • 37.6.2. If, during a singles game, a bowl at rest on the rink is in danger of being moved by a bowl from a neighbouring rink, the marker must stop the bowl from the neighbouring rink. Then the following needs to happen: Laws 37.6.3 as above and 17.1.5 as per Answer 1.
ANSWER 3 •
Player/Marker at the head stops the bowl from the neighbouring rink that is on the correct bias and could disturb the head and jack.
ANSWERS ANSWER 1 There are a number of laws that cover Question 1: • 37.6. Bowls displacement by a bowl from a neighbouring rink (pages 53-54) • 37.6.1. If a bowl at rest on the rink is in danger of being moved by a bowl from a neighbouring rink, any player at the head must choose whether to: • 37.6.1.1. lift the bowl at rest to allow the other bowl to pass and then replace it, as long as this action would not influence the outcome of the head: or • 37.6.1.2. stop the bowl from the neighbouring rink. Then the following needs to happen: • 37.6.3. If a bowl that has been stopped was in its original course and was delivered on a bias that would have taken it back onto its own rink, it must 20 queensland bowler November 2021
6.2. During each end (page 23). After the start of play in any end, the mat must not be moved from its original position except in the following circumstances: • 6.2.1. If the mat is displaced, it must be replaced in the original position. • 6.2.2. If the mat is out of line with the centre line, it must be straightened on that line. • 6.2.3. If the mat is off the centre line, it must be moved to that line. • 6.2.4. If a player picks up the mat before the end has been completed, an opposing player must replace the mat in its original position. • 6.2.5. If a bowl from a neighbouring rink, moving in its original course and on a bias which will take it back into its own rink, is travelling on a path which will bring it into contact with the mat, any player on the rink on which the mat is being used can lift it so that the bowl can pass and then replace the mat in its original position. • 6.2.6. To gain better grip during adverse weather conditions a player can, before delivering their bowl, lift the mat, turn it over and replace it in its original position. • 6.2.7. After the last bowl required to be played in each end has been delivered, a player or the marker must lift the mat and place it completely beyond the face of the rear bank. Opponents in singles can, however, agree to carry the mat up the rink so that they can use it at the next end. For more help with definitions relating to the above questions and answers, go to this link: https://www. bowlsqld.org/2021/11/02/qa-with-joan-brotherton/. I hope that the above information is of help to you while playing your games.
You can now defame people via social media, without saying anything Organisations should be critically reviewing their social media strategies following the High Court judgement in Fairfax Media Publications v Voller. While the case involved some of Australia’s largest media organisations, the decision will impact anyone who is maintaining a social media page/s, including existing brands, businesses of all sizes, schools and associations or committees, charities and even local clubs. That is because the court effectively opened the way for those who are targeted by keyboard warriors to bypass having to bring a complaint against trolls and claim directly against the owner of the social media page where those comments have been posted about them by others. That is likely to result in further claims being brought as complainants are likely to see organisations as having greater capacity to pay than trolls, or individuals who post disparaging or defamatory comments to a page. The question in Voller’s case was whether the media outlets (which were in the same position as anyone owning a social media page) had published the comments by allowing (or encouraging) others to post material to the outlet’s social media accounts – specifically Facebook. The Court found that each of the media outlets published material in relation to Mr Voller by allowing others to access and post content on
their Facebook page/s, leaving them exposed to a claim for defamation.
comments and are ‘publishers without notice’.
Relevantly, that question was considered in light of each of the media outlets having monitored their social media page/s and having deleted some comments (including the allegedly defamatory comments) after they were posted. Having removed these comments, the media outlets argued that they should not otherwise be liable.
For those who own social media pages, the Court has extended those principles to refrain from providing others with a forum to say things that are not nice. The alternative is to take the risk of running social media accounts and to hope that others don’t post material that will get you into trouble.
Liability for defamation applies to comments which lower standing/ reputation when they are published to third parties. Until the comments are published there can be no defamation. The media outlets argued that they were passive or ‘innocent disseminators’ of information and that any comments posted to social media were the responsibility of the author. However, they acknowledged that the law recognises claims against publishers who decline to remove content once it is brought to their attention. The Court found that the media outlets had facilitated and encouraged the posting of comments by third party users on pages which they controlled. It was those actions that put them in the position of publishers of the posted comments. The case confirms that publishers (including anyone who owns a social media page) can be liable for defamatory comments even where they are unaware of the nature of the
All organisations should: 1. review their social media strategies (and pages); and 2. ensure that appropriate terms of use of their website (and social media) are posted to those pages seen and accepted by users. Terms of use can be tailored to set the rules of posting comment and provide the host with some protection. Organisations should also review access restrictions and implement monitoring of content. It is notable that Facebook has altered some of its settings since the commencement of the case. Hosts will need to pay close attention to their settings and any changes which are made in the future. If you require any guidance or advice, please contact Andrew Nicholson at 07 3224 0353.
STUDENTS REIGN SUPREME AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS CUP From the northern reaches of our state to the sprawling cities of the south-east, Queensland’s best high school bowlers gathered at Club Pine Rivers for the Secondary School Cup Final held on October, 13-14. After last year’s hiatus due to Covid-19, enthusiasm and healthy competition reigned while all eyes were peeled on which school would leave Club Pine Rivers with the silverware. The winning school in 2019, Northern Beaches High School, wasn’t in the draw this year and neither was runner-up Pittsworth State High. There was a new winner to be crowned in 2021.
TEAMS Harry Lawrence & Adam KIeevers (Atherton SHS/ Atherton BC) Lindsay Kirk & Jack Hayward (Kirwin HS/Ignatius HS/Thuringowa City BC) Toby Craig & Harry Craig (St Catherine’s/ Proserpine BC)
The three bowl pairs competition is played over nine rounds before a winner is crowned. The game is played on shortened ends with games limited to a one-hour time limit or nine ends played. With power plays in the mix, the score is doubled for one end only giving teams a chance to swing a game in their favour.
Jamie Miller & Divan Smith (Mackay Christian College/Nth Mackay BC)
Day One - october 13
Tilah Mason & Cody Bernard (James Nash SHS/ The Albert BC)
Gladstone, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions ruled the roost at Pine Rivers on day one of the Secondary Schools Cup. Mt Larcom High School featuring the duo of Kaleb Shields and William Masters won all five games to earn their spot on the top of the ladder with 10 points at the end of the first day. Sharing second place were Beerwah State High School’s Zacharie Flood and Jack Chirgwin who won four games and lost one and Nerang State High School’s Ryan Kiepe and Sophie Kiepe, who also won four games and lost one. Both second placed on day one finished with eight points. With only one win separating the top three teams going into the last day of the Secondary Schools Cup, who would end up champion was far from being decided.
Day Two - October 14 Players and spectators experienced one of Brisbane’s storms with heavy rain early on day two, but everyone was grateful that play could continue due to the covered cont’d p24 22 queensland bowler November 2021
Kaleb Shields & William Masters (Mt Larcom HS/ Mt Larcom BC) Bryce Jarrett & Brody Carter (Xavier/St James/ Pialba BC)
Hayden Flood & Riley Paterson (Glasshouse Christian College/Glasshouse Country BC) Zacharie Flood & Jack Chirgwin (Beerwah SHS/ Glasshouse Country BC) Agustin Lehuede & Travis Gibbs (Millmerran SHS/ Millmerran BC) Connor McDougall & Finn Adam (Highfields State Secondary College/Nth Toowoomba BC) Blake King & Brendan Ford (Cavendish SHS/ Wellers Hill BC) Ryan Kiepe & Sophie Kiepe (Nerang SHS/Club Helensvale) Leteah O’Donnell & Sophie Allan (SERL College/ Club Helensvale)
Mackay Christian College: Divan Smith & Jamie Miller
Cavendish SHS: Blake King & Brendan Ford
Mt Larcom HS: Kaleb Shields & William Masters
Beerwah SHS: Jack Chirgwin & Zacharie Flood
Nerang SHS: Ryan Kiepe & Sophie Kiepe
Kirwin HS & Ignatius HS: Jack Hayward & Lindsay Kirk
Atherton SHS: Harry Lawrence & Adam Keevers
St Catherine’s: Toby Craig & Harry Craig
James Nash SHS: Cody Bernard & Tilah Mason
Milmerran SHS: Agustin Lehued & Travis Gibbs
Highfields College: Finn Adam & Connor McDougall
Xavier HS & St James HS: Bryce Jarrett & Brody Carter
Glasshouse Christian College: Riley Paterson & Hayden Flood
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Winners James Nash SHS: Tilah Mason & Cody Bernard
greens at Club Pine Rivers. The teenagers remained unperturbed, with every bowl played vital in determining the winner of the 2021 Cup. Beerwah State High with Jack Chirgwin and Zacharie Flood toppled Mt Larcom with a win of 12-4 in Round 6 and had a massive win 22-1 against SERL college in Round 7 and an equally impressive score of 15-2 against Nerang College in Round 8, pushing themselves to first place on the ladder, overtaking James Nash by a margin of 20 shots. By the end of Round 8, James Nash State High with Cody Bernard and Tilah Mason sat solidly in second position on the ladder after forging ahead and winning against Glasshouse College 22-6 in Round 6, Highfields College 10-7 in Round 7 and Mackay Christian College 13-4 in Round 8. Going into the final round it remained a two-team race between James Nash and Beerwah, with Beerwah looking to be the favourites but a loss to Kirwin and Ignatius Highs and a spectacular win for the surging James Nash side of 26-1 against Cavendish State High decided the final winners of the event, showing that the Fraser Coast region is not to be messed with. James Nash claimed the Schools Cup after winning eight games and losing just one, with runners-up Beerwah a close second after winning seven out of the nine games. James Nash finished at the top of the ladder with a score of 16 points and a margin of 96 shots, Beerwah with 14 points plus 83. Three other teams also finished close behind on 14 points: Xavier/St James +60, Kirwin/Ignatius +43 and Atherton +29. Congratulations to Tilah Mason and Cody Bernard. New bowler Tilah Mason (James Nash) said that she had only started playing bowls at the beginning of the year. “Cody asked me if I wanted to go to this event with him and I didn’t actually think that we were going to win!” “It was a good experience and Cody is a really good coach. “He’s going to go to the Olympics one day.” “That’s my goal,” said Cody Bernard. “I feel really good, the last game came right down to the wire. I had trained and practised hard, helped to coach Tilah and was just confident in myself, but not overconfident as anything can happen in bowls.”
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Jack Chirgwin (Beerwah) said that even though it they came close to winning, he felt pretty good. “Zacharie and I play well together and it’s a shame we couldn’t get the win in the last game,” Jack said. Zacharie said he’d only been playing bowls for about eight months so to come a close second is great. “I felt that when Jack asked me to put down a bowl in a specific place, I was able to do that,” Zacharie said. To see detailed scores, go to: http://www. bowlsqldonline.org/#!/eventPublic/ resultdisciplines To see videos of the games go to: https:// www.bowlsqld.org/2021-secondaryschools-cup/ Thank you to Club Pine Rivers and J Carroll Club Promotions for their support of this event.
Runners-up Beerwah SHS: Zacharie Flood & Jack Chirgwin
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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? CROWD-PLEASING CARNIVAL FOR CLERMONT By Cathy Storer/Wilson
The Blair Athol Clermont Bowls Club recently held its annual carnival with more than 70 players coming from Mackay, Emerald, Townsville and Brisbane. The winner on the day was Emerald and second was Mackay. All players showed good sportsmanship in the five games played. The colours on the green certainly attracted attention from locals in Clermont, with our small town being a little buzz of activity during the weekend of the event. The bowls club solely runs on volunteer help so it was “all hands on deck” to make it a great success. Thank you to our ladies for the catering and the men and women for working the bar as well as organising and moving the games along. Thank you to the Isaac Regional Council, Leo Hotel Motel and Glencore for their sponsorship. Without this, our carnival would not happen and the funds raised during the weekend keeps this little club going. A big congratulations to the green keeper for the hard work put in on our grass green. Thanks Eddie Storer and your crew for the fabulous playing surface, which was evidenced with all the great comments made by the competitors. The success of this carnival has provided much needed funds for improvements. Thank you for all who came and we know we will see your smiling faces back next year and hopefully some new ones!
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toowoomba city’s open fours carnival By Graham Healy Toowoomba City Bowls Club recently held its third Metals-R-Us Open Fours Carnival, attracting 20 teams from all over South-East Queensland, all vying for a share in $10,000 prize money on offer. Perfect spring weather provided ideal conditions for players over both days with the event scheduled right at the end of the city’s famous Carnival of Flowers festival. Overall winners of the carnival were Julia Allen-Best, Talon Lawson, Calum Brownie and Adam Liddell. Thanks to sponsors (Metals-R-Us, a subsidiary of the Neil Mansell Group).
Winners L-R: Calum Brownie, Talon Lawson, Julia Allen-Best, Adam Liddell. Metals-R-Us sponsors Michael Healy & Ryan Goodwin
‘JUST ONE SHOT!’ WINS THE ZONE FINALS FOR BUNDY DISTRICT By Maxine Stauffer
Bundaberg District was represented by Bargara and Central Qld District by Yeppoon in the Pennant Zone Finals. It was a very exciting game. At one stage Bundaberg district were 14 shots down overall and fought back with lots of encouragement from the spectators to win by just one shot. The next step is the Pennant State Finals in November.
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UMPIRING AT BOWEN AND WANGARATTA CLUBS By Terrie Crozier and Michael Loughhead
Five candidates each from Bowen Bowls Club and Wangaratta Bowls Club successfully completed an umpire’s course showing competencies in the three units of marking, measuring and umpiring. The course presented by national umpires, Michael Loughhead and Terrie Crozier, proved to be an eye opener for all 10 candidates who, by their own admission, knew very little about the technical aspects of the game prior to the commencement of the course. Of particular interest was the marking aspect, in which participants freely admitted that it would help improve their singles game. The technical aspects of the game proved a little more difficult, especially when it came to using the correct terminology. On completion of the course, candidates were offered and accepted further training in the laws of the game. On Sunday, 21st November, Allan Leverton will be conducting an introduction to laser measuring at Cutheringa Bowls Club, Townsville.
Umpire accreditation Bowen L-R: Michael Loughhead, Steve Roome, Tracy Roach, Helen Jacobson, Gus Mondroe & Terrie Crozier Absent: Jill Bridon
Umpire accreditation Wangaratta L-R: Michael Loughhead, Linda Tickle, Robyn Stitt, Penny Warren, Denise Wallace & Terrie Crozier
SOUTH TOWNSVILLE CLAIMS NQDLBA PREMIER CUP Congratulations to the South Townsville ladies who have brought home the Premier Cup for the first time since 2011. This four-day event attracted 11 clubs from Ingham to Bowen, each playing 10 games of 21 ends. The Premier Cup, formerly known as the Standard Cup, is the marathon of lawn bowls in the North Queensland District and it is the ladies’ equivalent of the men’s Dunn Cup. Each club in the North Queensland District is invited to enter one women’s fours team.
Winners South Townsville L-R: Lorraine McClintock, Lynette
South Townsville’s team of Lorraine McClintok, Lynette Riches, Kay Lehmann & Kaye O’Sullivan (Kaos) Riches, Kay Lehmann and Kaye O’Sullivan won nine games with a margin of 84. The team made an emotional and loving tribute to their four mothers who were also keen bowlers in their acceptance speech. Runner up was the Wangaratta team of Denise Wallace, Margaret Wilson, Penny Warren and Linda Tickle. Unfortunately, the retractable shade cover had been ripped so the players soldiered on in breezy, sunny conditions. The new carpet green which had been in play for the last two years was excellent. The event was run seamlessly by controllers Carolyn Huddy and Sandra Harbourne with excellent advice and umpiring by national umpires, Terri Crozier and Michael Loughead. Last year’s winners, Ayr, was the host club so a big thank you to president Beryl Cornford and her cheery band of bar and kitchen volunteers, who ensured the event was an outstanding success. 28 queensland bowler November 2021
FRIENDSHIP AND CHARITY DAY Pine Rivers Ladies’ Bowls Club By Susan Williams
The annual Friendship and Charity Day was recently held at Pine Rivers Ladies’ Bowls Club. This day celebrates friendships and enjoyment in the sport of lawn bowls, as well as raising funds for the president’s selected charity. It is a free day for all club members, encouraging players to formulate their own teams of their special bowling friends. More than 90 people attended this special day, with many ladies sporting the charity colour of purple, the chosen colour for DV Connect (Domestic Violence) which is this year’s president’s charity. Many members brought delicious homemade produce such as pickles, jams and cakes, plus potted plants, crafts and gifts and put them for sale on the fundraising stalls. This year the fundraising amounted to $1,800 which was a great effort by all who contributed. After a fun morning of bowls, a tasty lunch comprising of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee was provided on the outside deck. This was then followed by raffles and 20 ‘out of the hat’ winners sponsored by Chris Deutschmann. Everyone enjoyed the day which was celebrated in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. We all look forward to the next Friendship and Charity Day 2022.
Charity Day stalls
Attending players at the Friendship & Charity Day 2021
JUBILEE HOLDS ITS 70TH BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Townsville’s Jubilee Bowls Club that recently celebrated its 70th birthday. Pictured left to right are Jubilee Ladies President Marion Nicholson, BQ’s Colleen Ryan & President NQLDBA President Gwen Thomas.
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FOOTY FUN DAY AT THE CROSS By Geoffrey Davis
The Southern Cross Bowls Club in Warwick, on the beautiful Southern Downs, recently had a Footy Fun Day. There were no injuries or send-offs, though the play was a bit rough with numerous shoulder charges from the bowlers as they went crashing into the head. Twelve teams of triples took part in the first of a well organised “footy” event by Clark Davidson, with players showing off their favourite NRL colours. Actually, some were “showing off” a lot. It also wasn’t known if the president was wearing a skirt or a flag. The Rabbits must have been breeding and were there in big numbers, luckily they didn’t cause too
Winners L-R: Kim Hankinson, John Cochrane & Barry Frame
much damage. The Cowboys had trouble mustering up a decent score, and the Manly Sea Eagles drowned in a sea of competition only managing to catch the wooden spoon. Somehow the St George Dragons scorched the field, coming up trumps on the day with the highest aggregate score over 3 rounds and took home the major prizes of artwork of their favourite team. Congratulations to Kim, Cocky and Barry Frame who were all very lucky not to get 10 in the bin. Speaking of artwork, Pat Gainey’s excellent paintings that were raffled were won by Bill Lee (Panthers) and John Lawardorn (Eels). “Toucher” scratchy prizes went to Danny Lyons, Rob Francis, Al Thornton, Jim Lamb, Linda Nolan, Cita Weier, Greg Johnson, Kev Mooney, Cocky, Pat Gainey, John Lawardorn, Cathy Hankinson, Penny, Geoff Davis, Liam Holland and Nick Farmer. Raffle winners were Cocky, Liam, John L and “Handy” Al Thornton. The BBQ lunch was well received and thanks went to all the volunteers that made the day happen. Next year we hope it will be even bigger and better with plenty of new ideas coming from the coaches. For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick. Follow the club on Facebook or contact the Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158 for any further information.
Footy Fun Day at Southern Cross Bowls Club 30 queensland bowler November 2021
NQ ARM BOWLERS HELP CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF BOWLS
L-R: Wayne Erikson, Kerry Martin (winner), Ron Jepson (winner) & Gary Costigan By Wayne Erikson
Eighteen teams of men and women took part in South Townsville’s 75th anniversary week of bowls in October. Players from Ipswich, Hervey Bay, Emerald and Mackay arrived at South Townsville BC to take on players from local clubs Thuringowa, Suburban and South Townsville. The playing format of three games of 15 ends and three bowls, four bowls and 242 challenged many of the players. By the end of the day, using a scoring system of wins, ends then margins we had several close finishing teams, with prize money down to fifth place. A very successful day was had by all. Winners on the day were Kerry Martin and Ron Jepson (first), Geoff Garner and Harry Poole (second), Glen Shimeld and Les Brice (third), Betty Rowe and Alan Brown (fourth) and Alan Wynne and Bill Pierce. A big thanks goes out to Di and Ron Jepson for donating badges for the winners and Kevin Giesshan from KJ Steel, Phil from the Siganto Family trust and the South Townsville Bowls Club for sponsoring the cash prizes.
BEENLEIGH MUDDIES pink day By Amy Armstrong
Each year the Beenleigh Bowls Club ladies organise Pink Day to raise awareness and donations for Breast Cancer Research, a cause close to the hearts of many of our members. Our club also regularly opens its carpark to the Breast Screening truck to assist our community with free mammograms. Pink Day is open to all bowls members and they are encouraged to wear their favourite or craziest pink attire. We played two games of triples with a yummy morning tea and lunch provided. All raffle prizes on the day are donated by our bowlers and we raised a whopping $400 just from the raffle ticket sales. Our club also donated half of the green fees from the day to the cause. The day wouldn’t have happened without our amazing volunteers and ladies committee members. As you can see from the photo, everyone got into the spirit, it was a sea of pink on our greens.
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DDLBA PENNANT TEAMS By Joyce McGeorge
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Downs & District Pennant Season: •
Division 1: North Toowoomba BC
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Division 2: Drayton BC
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Division 3: Toowoomba BC
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Division 4: Drayton BC Division 1 Winners North Toowoomba Bowls Club L-R: Jo Worsley, Lisa Bryant, Nola Costabeber, Theresa Thomas, Brenda Shea, Therese Smith, Jan Mitchell, Karen Lavender, Del Clark & Lyn Mott
Division 2 Winners Drayton Bowls Club L-R: Tracy Foster, Judy Slattery, Karen Livingstone, Margaret Duff, Lorraine Callaghan, Margaret Morris, Kay Jenkins, Pat Talbot & Bonnie Gordon (absent Imelda Brumpton)
Division 3 Winners Toowoomba Bowls Club L-R: Ann French, Ruth Eddie, Rhonda Cook, Margaret Podmore, Gai Mitchell, Coral Rowling, Joyce McGeorge, Diane van Zeeland & Bonnie Gordon
THEODORE PRESIDENT’S DAY By Garry Walker
Teams from Taroom, Moura, Wowan, Victoria Park, Emu Park, Diggers Memorial, CQDMBA and Gracemere travelled to Theodore for Darryn Walkers Presidents Day on September 19. The Theodore Club has a very small membership, but all are very willing workers and the effort put in by them all on the day was incredible. 32 queensland bowler November 2021
Mount Isa- Zone 6 playoffs at Leichhardt Services Club By Lesley Bates
Every three years, clubs from the North Queensland and Tropical Far North Districts are welcomed to the North West District for the champion of champions playoffs for Zone 6. Players arrived by train, car and plane to contest and were shown true country hospitality by the host club and locals. Pairs: Mark Edwards and Gary Costigan from Thuringowa City won and the South Johnstone team of Kevin Foord and Kevin Deegan were the runners up. • Mixed Pairs: North West’s Mount Isa (Island) Club members Bev Peters & Peter Baker proved too strong for Sean Anderson (Ando Jnr) from Cutheringa who paired with Wangaratta’s Penny Warren and were defeated on the last end. • Singles: Gordonvale’s Nick Twining won with Mark Edwards from Thuringowa City as the runner up. • South Townsville Bowls Club won the pennants title from Mount Isa. • Fours: Mount Isa (Island) Club defeated Jubilee. Congratulations to all players from the three districts who competed and to the winners we wish you the best of luck for pairs and the pennants finals which are still to be played. Thank you to Leichhardt Services for preparing their excellent grass green which was a challenge to many of the players who have been accustomed to carpet. The catering and service was excellent and thanks for hosting this great event. •
The green machine- South Townsville
Singles winner Nick Twining & Mark Edwards (runner-up)
South Johnson’s Kevin Foord and Kevin Deegan (Kiwi)
Fours: Mt. Isa congratulated by Jubilee
Happy with their pairs win, Mark Edwards & Gary Costigan
Penny Warren & Sean Anderson congratulated Peter & Bev Baker November 2021 queensland bowler 33
Coaching with BQ coaching committee ETIQUETTE in bowls Stand at least 1.5 meters behind the player on the mat and 1.5 meters behind directors at the When travelling around we coaches often hear comments such as, head. Always be quiet and still, otherwise stand “there is just no etiquette in bowls anymore”. on the bank. What is etiquette? What is the difference between etiquette and • Never stand in front of or behind rink markers, the rules of the game? or directly behind the jack. Definition of etiquette: • Walk down the centre of the green when changing ends. NOUN • “Possession of the mat” is a rule that all players 1. the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among should be aware of and follow. members of a particular profession or group. • When a skip has played the last bowl, as soon Etiquette is polite behaviour that helps contribute towards an as the mat is clear, the opposing skip should enjoyable game. pick up the mat and place it in a safe position on the bank. While the Laws of the Game and Conditions of Play control • Ensure any lifters or other equipment is placed the playing of the game and are enforceable by an umpire or on the bank in a safe way so as not to interfere controlling body, there are many unwritten codes of conduct with any bowls in play. and expectations that make the game enjoyable for all players. These are known as the etiquette of bowls and, while they are not • Never encroach another rink. enforceable by an umpire or controlling body, contribute to the • Any bowl from an adjoining rink on its correct continued flow of the game and allow everyone to enjoy the bias that is stopped must be returned to be game. Some are normal good manners, while others have evolved replayed. to allow the game to provide an enjoyable time for all players. At the end of a game: Below are some of the etiquette of bowls that I would suggest we • Shake all opponents’ hands and congratulate/ should all follow. commiserate on the result. • Be on time. • Ensure all equipment is returned as per club • Be prepared. Ensure you have all the equipment you need for policy. your position in the game. • Skips sign cards if necessary and cards are • Ensure your bowls bag and any other personal gear is placed returned to the day’s official person on duty. neatly away from the bank so as not to interfere with any • Invite/join opponent for post-game drinks. players. • Always respect your opponent/s and treat them appropriately. • If organised, join teammates for a debrief. Beginning of game: It is also important to remember that how you • Introduce yourself to opponent/s, shake hands and wish speak and act can, and does, affect all other everyone good bowling. players on the rink and sometimes the green. The “Beginners Guide to Lawn Bowls” and “Coaching • Ensure you have all your equipment with you. Basics and Etiquette of Bowls” are two resources • Turn your mobile phone off and put it in your bowls bag. that can be purchased from the BQ website under • Skips toss and communicate result to their team members and “Forms” in Stock Requisition. I would suggest that ensure they carry all necessary equipment (mat etc.) to the clubs buy a stock of these to be made available to other end. all bowlers. During the game: By Mal Mackney
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Be respectful. Never cheer false shots from the opposition or yourself that result in your favour. If playing lead, when the opponent rolls the jack, pick their first bowl up and hand it to them, unless they request that you do not do so. Expect the same courtesy.
ECKA’S TIP If rain is predicted and you’re playing on grass, practise long ends to gain confidence when delivering the bowl further. If a hot and sunny day is predicted and you’re playing on a synthetic green, expect the surface to expand and run slower than usual over the course of the day. 34 queensland bowler November 2021
Graham Woolley and Eric “ECKA” Tomsene demonstrating and talking tactics at the Mapleton Bowls Club.
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