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AUSTRALIAN INDOOR CHAMPionships
Congratulations to Queensland’s Kelsey Cottrell who entered her name into the Australian Indoor Championship history books once again after winning the Australian Indoor Championships, while Jack McShane clinched his maiden title at Club Tweed.
Cottrell and her Right at Home Jackaroo teammate, Chloe Stewart, locked horns once again at national level to deliver some of the best shots of the tournament.
The 2022 champion was in fine form from the outset, securing a multiple in the opening end to gain a strong foothold on the contest.
It was an exciting last few ends, when down two and game at the head, Stewart was forced to play weight to save her title hopes but drifted a touch wide.
Cottrell became the third female to win the tournament on multiple occasions after Karen Murphy, AM and Rebecca Van Asch. Women’s final result: Kelsey Cottrell def Chloe Stewart 9-4, 2-11, 5-0.
In the Men’s singles,19-year-old Jack McShane (NSW) took out Australian Indoor title at Club Tweed against Jeremy Henry. Men’s final result: Jack McShane def Jeremy Henry 8-7, 8-4.
Congratulations to Corey Wedlock, Ali Forsyth, Colleen Orr and Brianna Smith for finishing equal third.
BOWLING GREEN CANOPIES
Australian Indoor Championship finalists L-R: Jeremy Henry (runner-up), Jack McShane (winner), Kelsey Cottrell (winner) & Chloe Stewart (runner-up)
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CEO REPORT
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BowlsLink
Bowls Queensland will be transitioning over to this new Bowls Australia National Technology Platform during September and October.
BowlsLink has many great features including Membership Database, Competition Management System, Websites, Club Information, Email Campaigns, Events, Finances and BowlsLearn.
More information regarding BowlsLink can be found at www.bowls.com.au/club-support/bowlslink-2/ There are also 11 online training modules at www.learn.bowls.com.au/course-catalog/
BQ Staff, Match Committee and BA Club Support Managers completed a BowlsLink training day during August. BowlsLink training for Districts will be held on Wednesday September 25, and more information will be provided to Districts. BowlsLink online training for clubs will be held on Tuesday October 1 and more information will be provided to clubs in September.
There will also be a BowlsLink training session at Club Pine Rivers during the BPL in November 12-14, more details will be provided including exact day and time. Further available training will be provided to clubs and districts.
Club administrators will be granted access to BowlsLink membership from October 1. Clubs have been asked to update their BQ online database by September 5 ready for the transfer of data during September.
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BQ Council Meeting
The 20 ladies’ and 20 men’s District Delegates will attend Bowls Queensland’s annual September Council Meeting on Wednesday 11 September.
This is a great opportunity for delegates across the State to come together and discuss bowls in QLD. The Bowls QLD Board and Committee Coordinators will also be in attendance. BQ held its first Zoom meeting with Districts during August which was well received by all who attended.
State Consultative Body Meeting
BQ President Brian Marshall and I attended this meeting in August, which included the Bowls Australia Board and Management Staff along with Presidents and CEOs from each State and Territory.
Micheal Sorrensen, BA Club Support Manager
Micheal has tendered his resignation from this role to take up a position at Club Helensvale as their Bowls Coordinator. BQ must thank Micheal for his assistance with BQ, Districts and Clubs during his time in the CSM role and we wish him all the best in future endeavours.
Try Bowls Month – October
All clubs are encouraged to support Bowls Queensland’s Try Bowls Month of October by holding some form of event at your club as part of a State-wide push to entice new people to try our sport.
QLD vs NSW & VIC U18 Tri Series
This event went well at Club Tweed, we had 11 out of 16 new players in this event, which was a great experience. They will all now play in the Nationals either for Queensland or in a composite team with NSW.
QLD Multi Disability Championships
Congratulations to all who participated in this event and to those who were lucky enough to win medals. Thank you to Brisbane City Council and Containers for Change for sponsoring, thank you to Chermside and Northern Suburbs Bowls Clubs for being wonderful hosts.
Secondary Schools Cup
Thank you to the clubs, schools and district representatives that helped co-ordinate teams along with our Club Support Managers to reach the finals of this event in August. Well done to those players who made the finals and to the winners of trophies. Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for hosting and sponsoring this event.
QLD Representative Teams
Well done to those selected to represent QLD in the following teams at “The Nationals” at Club Tweed and Broadbeach during October:
• Australian Under 18 Championships Club Tweed, 9 & 10 October.
• Para Nationals Championships (Physically Impaired) Broadbeach, 9-12 October.
• Australian Senior Sides Championships (Over 60s) Club Tweed, 12-15 October.
• Australian Sides Championships Club Tweed, 17-20 October (Pre Test versus NT on 16th).
Thank you to ACEIT for producing quality uniforms for our representative players and officials.
Winners from our 2023 State Champion of Club Champion Singles (Chloe Stewart & Jacob Nelson) will play in the National Champion of Champion Singles at Club Tweed from 8-10 October. Winners from this event progress to the World Champion of Champion Singles.
Winners from our 2024 State Championships will play in the Australian Championships in their respective events at The Nationals from 21-24 October at Broadbeach.
School Sport Australia Championships
BQ has been endorsed by QLD Representative School Sport to enter a team in this event in Geelong from 17-20 September.
BQ Junior Committee
This new committee will meet for the first time in September. This will include working on a proposed scope for the new committee to make a recommendation to the BQ Board.
Australian Indoor Singles
Congratulations to Kesley Cottrell on winning the Women’s Singles and well done to Chloe Stewart for being runner up.
It was an exciting finish to the event with the final going down to the wire in a tie break.
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QLD MULTI-DISABILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 5-8, 2024
This year’s State Multi-Disability Championships, played at Chermside and Northern Suburbs Bowls Clubs, proved to be just as popular and successful this time around.
Since 2011, Bowls Queensland in partnership with Sports Connect has run the Multi-Disability State Championships. This event includes four disability groups: Physically Impaired Bowlers, DLBQ Hearing Impaired Bowlers, QBBA Vision Impaired Bowlers and Life Stream (intellectually impaired).
Spirits were high during the Opening Ceremony on Monday, August 5 (day 1), when bowlers and spectators were welcomed and players were itching to get on the green.
The Physically Impaired Open Pairs, Vision Impaired Open Singles, Hearing Impaired Open Singles and Life Stream Open Singles all played their first three rounds on Monday (day 1). The first day of this competition is always a time to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Tuesday, August 6 (day 2), was the first medal day with gold and bronze medal playoffs in the afternoon after rounds 4 and 5.
The Hearing Impaired, Vision Impaired and Life Stream Open Pairs, as well as the Physically Impaired Women’s and Men’s Singles kicked off on Wednesday (day 3), with medal finals played on Thursday afternoon (day 4).
Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner, said it was a pleasure to welcome all players, officials, family and friends to this event.
“Events like this are a great opportunity to celebrate the talented athletes of all abilities from across Queensland, who have put in the hard work to compete,” Mayor Schrinner said. “Our suburbs are full of fantastic community clubs that make living in Brisbane even better. We are proud to once again support this inclusive event that provides such a positive contribution to our community.”
PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED Open Pairs
Cooper Whitestyles teamed up with Damien Delgado this year, with the duo hoping to repeat their winning performance from 2022, but Wes Brown and Clive Williams claimed the gold medal this time. Whitestyles was all ready to defend the title he won with his partner Bernie Wolland last year, which would’ve been Whitestyles’ sixth gold medal in this event, but it wasn’t to be. Brown and Williams played a strong game and defeated Whitestyles and Delgado with an impressive 16-9.
Physically Impaired Open Pairs Finalists Back L-R: Louise Hoskins & Brett Sellars (fourth); Clive Williams & Wes Brown (gold medal); Annette Goldsworthy & Rod Bradley (bronze medal). Front L-R: Damien Delgado & Cooper Whitestyles (silver medal)
In the bronze medal match, Annette Goldsworthy & Rod Bradley def Louise Hoskins & Brett Sellars with a close 12-11, claiming the bronze medal and improving on last year’s match when Goldsworthy and Bradley came fourth in this event.
Physically Impaired Pairs Results
Gold Medal Match: Wes Brown & Clive Williams def Cooper Whitestyles & Damien Delgado 16-9
Bronze Medal Match: Annette Goldsworthy & Rod Bradley def Louise Hoskins & Brett Sellars 12-11
QBBA VISION IMPAIRED OPEN SINGLES
The final was a close match between two friendly rivals, defending gold medallist Scott Kinnear vs last year’s bronze medallist, Jake Fehlberg. The game started in Kinnear’s favour, then he was unlucky when he hit the jack to give Fehlberg four-shots. Neither player got away from the other until they reached 17-all, when Kinnear continued his fight back. He persisted with his favoured long ends and took the gold with 21-18.
Saul Calikes (last year’s silver medallist) played against Helen Boardman in the fight for bronze, with Boardman hoping this year to move up from fourth in this event to a bronze title. However, Calikes claimed the bronze medal with a tidy score of 21-13.
QBBA Open Singles Results
Gold Medal Match: Scott Kinnear (Dir. Rebecca Faulks) def Jake Fehlberg (Dir. Cody Fehlberg) 21-18 Bronze Medal Match: Saul Calikes (Dir. Bob Proctor) def Helen Boardman (Dir. Peter Doherty) 21-13
QBBA Open Singles Finalists L-R: Jake Fehlberg & Director Cody Fehlberg (silver medal); Scott Kinnear & Director Rebecca Faulks (gold medal); Saul Calikes & Director Bob Proctor (bronze medal)
DLBQ HEARING IMPAIRED OPEN Singles
Russell Jackson managed to defend his title from the last three years, this time against Peter Cox. Jackson claimed the gold medal 21-16.
In the bronze medal match, Brian Taylor defeated Stephen Faux, claiming the bronze title 18-14.
DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Singles Results
Gold Medal Match: Russell Jackson def Peter Cox 21-16
Bronze Medal Match: Brian Taylor def Stephen Faux 18-14
Life stream Open Singles
It was a clean scorecard for the four Life Stream Open players with none of them defending a medal in the finals. Kate Juillerat defeated Allan Duffy saying, “It was very tough, but I am very happy I got the gold medal!” Juillerat claimed the gold with a score of 21-15.
It was another substantial win in the bronze medal match for Darren Jackson who defeated last year’s fourth placegetter, Bruce Smallbon 21-3.
Life Stream Open Singles Results
Gold Medal Match: Kate Juillerat def Allan Duffy 21-15
Bronze Medal Match : Darren Jackson def Bruce Smallbon 21-3
QBBA Vision Impaired Open PAIRS FINALS
It was a repeated victory for Jake Fehlberg this year after claiming the gold medal for the sixth time, partnering again to form the winning duo with Scott Kinnear. Vanessa Hinton and Stephen Cranefield put up a good fight for the gold, but were defeated by three points 18-15. Don Dias and Keith Haylett claimed the bronze medal after defeating Chris Backstrom and Robert Raiteri, 16-13.
Life Stream Open Singles Winners L-R: Allan Duffy (silver medal); Kate Juillerat (gold medal); Darren Jackson (bronze medal); Bruce Smallbon (fourth)
DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Singles Finalists L-R Stephen Faux (fourth); Russell Jackson (gold medal); Brian Taylor (bronze medal); Peter Cox (silver medal)
Vision Impaired Open Pairs Gold Medal winners Scott Kinnear & Dir. Rebecca Faulks, Jake Fehlberg & Dir. Cody Fehlberg
QBBA Vision Impaired Open Pairs Results
Gold Medal Match: Scott Kinnear (Dir. Rebecca
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with QBBA President Helen Boardman (far left)
Vision Impaired Open Pairs Silver Medal winners Dir. Scott Molyneux & Vanessa Hinton, Stephen Cranefield & Dir. “Boomer”, with QBBA President Helen Boardman (far left)
PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED MEN’S SINGLES
In the gold medal match, Stan Richards claimed the gold medal defeating Keith Druery 21-8.
Tony Bonnell, prepared to defend his bronze medal, was up against Clive Williams (who won the Pairs gold medal with Wes Brown just two days before, and the gold medal for the previous two years), but Williams was on a roll and defeated Bonnell, ending with a tidy win 21-10.
Physically Impaired Men’s Singles Results
Gold Medal Match: Stan Richards def Keith Druery 21-8
Bronze Medal Match: Clive Williams def Tony Bonnell 21-10
PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED WOMEN’S SINGLES
Keith
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President Brian Marshall
Defending gold medal champion Cheryl Lindfield was up against Serena Bonnell in the gold medal match, which was bound to be a thrilling game, reaching 18-all before Bonnell took the gold by one shot 19-18.
Louise Hoskins was on a roll in the bronze medal match after narrowly missing out on bronze in the Pairs with Brett Sellars and defeated Annette Goldsworthy (who won bronze with Rod Bradley in the Pairs) with a score of 21-9.
Physically Impaired Women’s Singles Results
Gold Medal Match: Serena Bonnell def Cheryl Lindfield 19-18
Bronze Medal Match: Louise Hoskins def Annette Goldsworthy 21-9
Physically Impaired Men’s Singles Gold Medal winner Stan Richards (right) with BQ President Brian Marshall
Physically Impaired Men’s Singles Silver Medal winner
Druery (right) with BQ
Brian Marshall
Physically Impaired Men’s Singles Bronze Medal winner
Williams (right) with BQ
Physically Impaired Women’s Singles Gold Medal winner Serena Bonnell (right) with Chermside Bowls Club’s President Robert Barnes
Physically Impaired Women’s Singles Silver Medal winner Cheryl Lindfield (right) with Chermside Bowls Club’s President Robert Barnes
DLBQ HEARING IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS
It was to be a fourth consecutive gold medal win for Russell Jackson in this event, this year partnering with Andrew Crosbie (last year’s bronze medal winner with Colin Morris). Jackson and Crosbie defeated Eric Smith and Petrus Van Der Walt 16-6.
The bronze game saw Sue Tappenden and Janet Hogan defeat Stephen Faux and Peter Cox 13-10.
DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Pairs Results
Gold Medal Match: Russell Jackson & Andrew Crosbie def Eric Smith & Petrus Van Der Walt 16-6 Bronze Medal Match: Sue Tappenden & Janet Hogan def Stephen Faux & Peter Cox 13-10
DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Pairs Finalists L-R: Peter Cox &
Russell
LIFE STREAM OPEN PAIRs
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Bruce Smallbon and Alan Duffy took on Damon Bartholomeusz and Darren Jackson in a tightly contested gold medal match. Smallbon (notching up from last year’s fourth position) and Duffy claimed gold after defeating Bartholomeusz and Jackson 16-13.
Last year’s silver medal winners Carla Pizzi and Kaye Freeman climbed slowly, but were no match for Darren Davis (last year’s gold medal winner with Danial Walker) and John Stuart who maintained a hefty lead until the final score of 18-5 to claim the bronze medal.
Life Stream Open Pairs Results
Gold Medal Match: Bruce Smallbon & Alan Duffy def Damon Bartholomeusz & Darren Jackson 16-13 Bronze Medal Match: Darren Davis & John Stuart def Carla Pizzi & Kaye Freeman 18-5
Stephen Faux (fourth); Petrus Van Der Walt & Eric Smith (silver medal);
Jackson
Crosbie (gold medal); Sue Tappenden & Janet Hogan (bronze medal)
Life Stream Open Pairs Gold Medal winners Bruce Smallbon (left) & Alan Duffy (second right) with Councillor Danita Parry (Marchant Ward) & BQ President Brian Marshall (right)
Life Stream Open Pairs Silver Medal winners Damon Bartholomeusz (left) & Darren Jackson (right) with Councillor Danita Parry
Life Stream Open Pairs Bronze Medal winners Darren Davis (left) & John Stuart with Councillor Danita Parry
Thank you to the Brisbane City Council and Containers for Change for sponsoring this muchloved event, and to Chermside and Northern Suburbs Bowls Clubs for hosting and providing their support.
Also, thank you to the match committee, live streaming crew (Gold Coast Tweed District), umpires, coaches, markers and club volunteers.
medal winners
PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS
• Gold: Wes Brown & Clive Williams
• Silver: Cooper Whitestyles & Damien Delgado
• Bronze: Annette Goldsworthy & Rod Bradley
qbba vision impaired open singles
• Gold: Scott Kinnear & Director Rebecca Faulks
• Silver: Jake Fehlberg & Director Cody Fehlberg
• Bronze: Saul Calikes & Director Bob Proctor
DLBQ hearing impaired open singles
• Gold: Russell Jackson
• Silver: Peter Cox
• Bronze: Brian Taylor
LIFE STREAM OPEN SINGLES
• Gold: Kate Juillerat
• Silver: Allan Duffy
• Bronze: Darren Jackson
QBBA VISION IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS
• Gold: Scott Kinnear (Dir. Rebecca Faulks) & Jake Fehlberg (Dir. Cody Fehlberg)
• Silver: Vanessa Hinton (Dir. Scott Molyneux) & Stephen Cranefield (Dir. “Boomer”)
• Bronze: Don Dias (Dir. Eric Bailey) & Keith Haylett (Dir. Barry Roberts)
PHYSICALly IMPAIRED MEN’S SINGLES
• Gold: Stan Richards
• Silver: Keith Druery
• Bronze: Clive Williams
PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED WOMEN’S SINGLES
• Gold: Serena Bonnell
• Silver: Cheryl Lindfield
• Bronze: Louise Hoskins
DLBQ HEARING IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS
• Gold: Russell Jackson & Andrew Crosbie
• Silver: Eric Smith & Petrus Van Der Walt
• Bronze: Sue Tappenden & Janet Hogan
LIFE STREAM OPEN PAIRS
• Gold: Bruce Smallbon & Alan Duffy
• Silver: Damon Bartholomeusz & Darren Jackson
• Bronze: Darren Davis & John Stuart
YOUNG OLIVER’S ENTHUSIASM FOR BOWLS IS INFECTIOUS!
At just 10-years-old, Oliver Loveday was the youngest competitor in this year’s State Multi-Disability Championships. Anyone who has met Oliver, will know that his joy at being on the bowls green is infectious. Helen Boardman, QBBA President, suggested to Oliver’s Mum, Sheri Fitton, that they come along to Geebung Bowls Club where the vision impaired bowlers play on a Monday. Helen says “he took to the blind bowlers and they loved him. He made everyone laugh on the green and made the atmosphere fun”.
It wasn’t long before Oliver had won everyone’s hearts, especially Helen’s, and their bond is such that she says “everybody asks if he is my grandson”.
As QBBA President, Helen and her team encourage a culture that is fun, safe and without bullying. Oliver has thrived and improved his bowling skills with everyone there wanting to be a good mentor for him.
To begin with, Oliver put a lot of bowls in the ditch, until Helen’s Director, Peter Doherty, instructed: “Oliver just needs to know ‘low and slow’; getting down low and delivering the bowl nice and softly so you have control”.
Oliver said it was his mum who started him playing bowls. He used to watch her play and started to copy her, by rolling along a nut from a tree as if it was a bowl. Now he plays on Mondays and Wednesdays and trains on Fridays and Tuesdays at his club, where he is part of the Northern Suburbs’ Phoenix family.
Oliver has multiple disability challenges including autism and epilepsy and, at this Championships, he took part in the Life Stream category. When asked how he felt about competing, he replied that he “had lots of fun”. What you see with Oliver is a mutual support network.
“Helen plays too and helps me, and Peter, and even my mum,” Oliver said. Their support does not go unnoticed by him; when asked what he would give his mum out of ten for the help she gave him during the event, he replied, “Fifteen!”.
Oliver Loveday (10) with Mum Sherri Fitton
Oliver with QBBA President, Helen Boardman
U18 tri-series
Congratulations to NSW on winning the overall best performed State and best performed Girls’ Team and to VIC for best performed Boys’ Team.
ROUND 1
Round 1 kicked off at Club Tweed on Friday, August 2 with the Fours, with two bowls per player for 15 ends. The QLD girls were oh-so-close with both teams only two points behind their rivals. Tilah Mason’s team was defeated by NSW 11-9, while Lilly Vardy’s team lost to VIC 14-12. The boys team skipped by Trent Brehmer didn’t fare much better against NSW, with NSW defeating QLD 14-9. Riley Gerick’s team came closer to a win against VIC, but ended with a defeat by just two shots, succumbing to VIC 16-14.
ROUND 2
The Pairs in Round 2 on Saturday, August 3 looked promising for QLD against NSW, but not when playing against VIC. Each pair had three bowls per player over 18 ends. QLD’s Lilly Vardy and Lacey Gerick headed strongly out of the gate and defeated NSW 18-12.
QLD’s boys’ team of Riley Gerick and Rhys Gilman also had a sizeable win against NSW, defeating the blue team 28-12. Trent Brehmer and Todd Brain just pipped their blue rivals by two shots, winning 16-14. It wasn’t meant to be for Tilah Mason and Phoebie Russell, who were defeated by NSW 22-11. Brody Carter and Cooper Sutton (watch the livestream on BQ’s YouTube channel) were first to score and while the VIC team consistently replied, QLD was in the lead 8-6 until the eighth end when VIC matched the maroon duo 8-8, then won 5 shots on the ninth end. From then, it was a take over and VIC flew to a win, defeating QLD 29-11. It was a similar triumph for the other VIC boys’ pairs team, with Jack Hayward and Thomas Brehmer being defeated 20-8. The QLD girls’ pairs didn’t fare much
U18 Girls Back L-R: BA Pathways Coach QLD Lynsey Clarke, Logan Hughes, Lacey Gerick, Tilah Mason, Makayla Gainsford & Mia Haylock. Front L-R: Coach/Manager
Chrissy Pavlov, Lilly Vardy, Phoebie Russell, Ashlin Johnson & Coach/Manager Wendy Wilson
Players of the Series: Riley Gerick & Tilah Mason
better against their VIC counterparts, with Logan Hughes and Makayla Gainsford being defeated 21-12 and Mia Haylock and Ashlin Johnson defeated 15-10.
ROUND 3
Round 3 saw the triples and singles being played at 11:45am on Saturday. It was a close call for Phoebie Russell’s (QLD) triples team when they missed out to NSW by just two shots and were defeated by NSW 17-15. Spectators were crossing fingers for the other triples girls’ team who took on VIC, and were skipped by Logan Hughes, but they couldn’t quite get there and were defeated 25-8. Encouragement and support for the boys’ triples teams, one skipped by Jack Hayward against NSW and the other by Trent Brehmer against VIC, was in abundance. Hayward’s team defeated NSW with an easy 21-13, but Brehmer’s boys couldn’t quite beat VIC, and were defeated 22-14.
The maroon girls and boys were on form in the singles, when Lilly Vardy (QLD) took on Chanel Chakouch (NSW) in the girls’s singles and won 21-17. QLD’s Tilah Mason played Ayla Romanin (VIC) and also won 21-17. In the boys, QLD’s Riley Gerick defeated Tim Thorning (NSW) 21-11 and Todd Brain (QLD) defeated Jacob Brighton (VIC) 21-18.
U18 TRI SERIES TEAMS
GIRLS:
• Ashlin Johnson (South Townsville)
• Lacey Gerick (Club Kawana)
• Lilly Vardy (Club Tweed)
• Logan Hughes (Solander Lakes)
• Makayla Gainsford (Glasshouse)
• Mia Haylock (Roma)
• Phoebie Russell (Burnett)
• Tilah Mason (The Albert)
BOYS:
• Brody Carter (Pialba)
• Cooper Sutton (Pialba)
• Jack Hayward (Thuringowa City)
• Rhys Gillman (Marlin Coast)
• Riley Gerick (Capalaba)
• Thomas Brehmer (Algester)
• Todd Brain (Algester)
• Trent Brehmer (Algester)
U18 Boys Back L-R: BQ President Brian Marshall, Rhys Gillman, Riley Gerick, Brody Carter & Coach/Manager Gary Costigan. Front L-R: Todd Brain, Trent Brehmer, Cooper Sutton, Thomas Brehmer & Jack Hayward
ROUND 4
Up next was Round 4 with boys and girls fours, which didn’t go QLD’s way. Riley Gerrick’s team was defeated by NSW 18-13 and Trent Brehmer’s team was defeated by VIC 22-12. Lilly Vardy’s team was defeated 14-8 by NSW. The silver lining came from Tilah Mason’s team who defeated VIC 13-11.
ROUND 5
Rounding off Saturday at 5:30pm was the girls and boys pairs, with QLD girls being defeated in three of the four games. Winning their game against VIC was Lilly Vardy and Lacey Gerick, with a confident score of 21-11. It was a close call for Tilah Mason and Phoebie Russell when VIC defeated them by one shot, 17-16. Duo Mia Haylock with Makayla Gainsford and Logan Hughes and Ashlyn Johnson were defeated by NSW, 17-12 and 21-13 respectively.
The QLD boys too won one of the four pairs games, with the Riley Gerick and Rhys Gillman pairing taking their game with an 8-shot lead, defeating VIC 20-12. VIC defeated QLD’s Trent Brehmer and Todd Brain 23-15, while Brody Carter with Cooper Sutton and Jack Hayward and Thomas Brehmer were defeated by NSW 21-15 and 19-17 respectively.
Round 6
It was a 9am start for the players on Sunday, August 4, with QLD taking a good lead with the singles in this round. QLD’s Todd Brain defeated NSW’s Tim Thorning 21-11; Riley Gerick defeated VIC’s Bailee Randell 21-4 and Lilly Vardy defeated VIC’s McKenzie Parsons 21-12. Coming close in the singles was Tilah Mason against NSW’s Chanel Chakouch, but Tilah was defeated by Chanel 21-19.
In the triples, only one QLD team managed a win. Phoebie Russell’s team defeated VIC 21-12, but Lacey Gerick couldn’t match the win against NSW with her team, and was defeated 24-6. Brody Carter’s and Trent Brehmer’s teams were defeated 28-7 to VIC and 31-11 to NSW respectively.
There were 11 new players out of 16 representing QLD in this series. Manager Wendy Wilson said that as far as team experience went, QLD had a lot of “newbies”.
“There were only two girls who were experienced players, and three with the boys,” Wendy said.
Queensland’s first time Under-18 representatives after being presented with their first State cap
“This was the first time I had taken this group of juniors away and the team bonding of this team was special,” she said.
“In particular, there were a couple of girls who were motivators and positivity bounced off each other.
“If someone wasn’t bowling well, they would pick the bowl up for them, pat them on the back and put their arms around their shoulder. This camaraderie was across the girls and the boys and was beautiful to watch.”
Wendy said that two parents sent emails thanking BQ for the opportunity their children have had.
“Apparently, both juniors came home and raved about the incredible experience, how much they learnt and the friendships they made with players from the other States,” Wendy said.
“The juniors loved the experience, loved what it meant to play for Queensland and understood what was expected at that level,” she said.
“I think they are going to go home and ‘train their butts off’ as we have the Nationals coming up and many of these juniors want to play at the Nationals.
“They got so much out of the event, as even though there were losses in the scores, some we only lost by two or three.
“Whilst we didn’t win, there were some very close games between us and Victoria which could have gone either way.
“I think you will see some very impressive results from this team in 12 months’ time.”
Congratulations to Tilah Mason and Riley Gerick on being awarded the QLD Players of the Series.
Thank you to our team coach/managers
Chrissy Pavlov, Gary Costigan, Wendy Wilson and Lynsey Clarke.
Thank you to the Bowls Gold Coast Tweed Media Team’s Robbie, Brian and Allan for live streaming and a big thank you to Club Tweed for their excellent work in sponsoring and hosting this event.
Umpire
with Joan Brotherton OAM
Protection of Umpires, Officials and Players: Verbal Abuse
It has been a busy few months, and most District Pennants, Champion of Club Championships, 8 A-Side and District Mixed Pairs events have been completed, as well as many group play-offs in preparation for State play-offs in October and November. Your individual club events will have also been played. I hope that you have all enjoyed the various events in which you have competed. I supervised at the State Multi Disability Championships played during August, and I congratulate all players for competing in this event. It was a pleasure to attend and speak with many of you, as well as witness wonderful and competitive bowls.
On a disappointing matter, I wish to address and advise that a number of complaints have been received regarding verbal abuse to various umpires, officials and players. I have been asked to advise the following:
A memo dated 5th December 2023 – No. 23027 was forwarded to BQ Board, District and Club Secretaries regarding Protection of Umpires, Officials and Players and also a copy of the Duties and Responsibilities of a Controlling Body, with the request that the information be shared with respective committees, umpires and games/match committees.
Following is an outline of the memo covering Protection of Umpires, Officials and Players as you may not have seen the memo. However, I do request that you speak with your respective Secretaries and ask for a copy of the above.
Background:
Recently, an umpire was verbally abused during a game. The question arises as to what immediate action is available to the umpire, an official or a player who is subjected to abuse.
Action:
Should an umpire, official or player be subjected to any offensive, abusive, threatening or intimidating language, then the umpire on behalf of the official or player may take action as defined in the Instantaneous Penalties Policy.
The policy enhances the provisions of Law 13.4 contained in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Crystal Mark edition 4.
Should the umpire take action against a player, then the umpire must complete the Instantaneous Penalty Report and submit same to the Controlling Body and the State Authority within 7 days.
The State Authority then could initiate further action against the player.
INSTANTANEOUS PENALTIES POLICY:
1. Principle:
Bowls Australia (BA) believes in a fair and equitable competition and will do everything in its power to ensure that all players participate within the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.
BA affiliated players undertake to conduct the game in a polite and sporting like manner when participating in any bowls event anywhere in Australia.
If an umpire, by observation or on appeal by the Controlling Body, a side manager, a skip or an opponent, decides that a breach of any Law or Rule has taken place, or any action by a player (where there is no penalty specified in the Law or Rule), such as:
Acting in an abusive, threatening or intimidating manner;
Using obscene, offensive, abusive, threatening or intimidating language;
Threatening any person with physical violence or assault;
Assaulting any person has occurred; then the end shall be immediately regarded as completed and the opponent of the offender shall be awarded as many shots as there are bowls in use by the opponent in a singles game, or opposing team in a team game, or team in a side game.
Upon a second such offence by the same player in the same game, the player shall be excluded from taking any further part in that game according to Laws of the Sport of Bowls Crystal Mark, Version 4,
Should this penalty be applied; no replacement or substitute player will be allowed for his/her team.
In a team game the defaulting team will forfeit the game to their opponent.
In a side game BA Domestic Regulations will apply.
2.6 A replacement player is not permitted for a singles player. BA Domestic Regulations will apply.
Serious offences may also be subject to police action. Consultation should occur between the venue manager, the Controlling Body and umpire/s before such action is undertaken.
The umpire must forward a detailed written report about any incident involving an instantaneous
SECONDARY SCHOOLS CUP
Congratulations to Tannum Sands State High School on winning the 2024 Secondary School Cup, held August 21-22 at Club Pine Rivers.
This three bowls pairs competition is played over nine rounds before a winner is crowned. The game is played on shortened ends, limited to one hour or nine ends. 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. Teams consist of two girls, two boys, or a mixed team. Both players must attend the same recognised Secondary School.
At least one student per team must be a non-affiliated player (not a member of a bowls club). An exception will be made if the non-affiliated team member joins a bowls club and becomes an affiliated member during the course of this competition.
During the year, Secondary Schools and bowls clubs are encouraged to align and host an intra-school playoff. Winners then proceed to an inter-school bowls district playoff, with one winner from each bowls district advancing to the State finals.
Camaraderie was high again this year, with competitiveness and friendship shown throughout the event. Before kicking off on Wednesday, August 21, finalist medallions were presented to all players before getting stuck into rounds 1-5.
The notable gap of no Riley Gerick this year left the spectators and teams wondering who would fill the position his school, James Nash State High School, had held for the previous three years. Anything could happen and it did, with Braeden Andrews and Jacob Hoger from Tannum Sands SHS forging into first place after winning eight out of their nine rounds with a margin of 30 shots.
This year’s runners-up, St Benedict’s College Team 2, with Mitch Hagan teaming up this time with Liam Abela, were one win behind with seven wins plus 65. St Benedicts came in third last year, so moving up a rank was a good achievement for the school.
Last year’s runner-up team from Stretton State College (Noah McCandles and Thomas Brehmer) finished third with seven wins plus 62.
St Benedicts was having a good run this year at the School’s Cup, as not only did they claim second position, but also came fourth with their Team 1 duo, Adam Hourigan & Ben Hagan. Last year, the Hagan brothers represented their school together, but teamed up with other novice bowlers this year and excelled once again.
Tannum Sands SHS first place getter Jacob said the win “was so good” and partner Braeden said it was amazing. “We weren’t really expecting to get anywhere, but we won it!” Braeden said.
“All games were close and we played good bowls. I made some new friends, which was great,” Jacob said.
Braeden is a novice and has only been playing bowls for a couple of months, while Jacob has been a keen bowler for about seven years as a member of Boyne Tannum Bowls Club. Jacob’s keenness may well have rubbed off on Braeden who said he will continue playing bowls.
Well done to all winners and players.
Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for hosting and sponsoring this event, teachers, coaches, clubs and parents who helped coordinate their teams and play offs, CSMs Micheal Sorrensen and David Barnes for their assistance throughout the year, BQ staff and match committee for running the event and Gold Coast Tweed Media Team for live streaming.
2024 QLD Secondary Schools Cup – Runner Up Liam Abela & Mitch Hagan; Winners Jacob Hoger & Braeden Andrews
Smithfield State High
Kobi Smith & Paper Ludwig
St Benedict’s College 1
Adam Hourigan & Ben Hagan
Bundaberg Christian College
Jamieson Morgan & Frazer Nelson
Mt Larcom High School
Chloe Draper & Travis Draper
Tannum Sands State High
Jacob Hoger & Braeden Andrews
Mackay Christian College
Cruise Mason & Kobi Sullivan
St Catherine’s College
Alfie Moretto & Harry Craig
Southern Cross State High
Jack Hayward & Brodie Fulmer
Atherton State High
Andrew Lawrence & Midori Marti
St Benedict’s College 2
Liam Abela & Mitch Hagan
West Moreton Anglican College
Taylor Baart & Declan Richards
Trinity College
Keala Nukunuku & Darius Nicol
Balmoral State High
Stretton State College
Thomas Brehmer & Noah McCandles
WINNERS
First
Tannum Sands State High
Braeden Andrews & Jacob Hoger
8 wins +30
Second
St Benedict’s College Team 2
Liam Abela & Mitch Hagan
7 wins +65
Third
Stretton College
Noah McCandles & Thomas
Brehmer
7 wins +62
Fourth
St Benedict’s College Team 1
Adam Hourigan & Ben Hagan
7 wins +53
SCHOOL TEAMS
Smithfield State High
Kobi Smith & Paper Ludwig
Atherton State High
Midori Marti & Andrew Lawrence
Southern Cross State High
Brodie Fulmer & Jack Hayward
St Catherine’s College
Alfie Moretto & Harry Craig
Mackay Christian College
Cruise Mason & Kobi Sullivan
Tannum Sands State High
Braeden Andrews & Jacob Hoger
Mt Larcom High School
Chloe Draper & Travis Draper
Bundaberg Christian College
Frazer Nelson & Jamieson Morgan
St Benedict’s College 1
Adam Hourigan & Ben Hagan
St Benedict’s College 2
Liam Abela & Mitch Hagan
Balmoral State High
Will Searson & Jack Norum
West Moreton Anglican College
Declan Richards & Taylor Baart
Stretton State College
Noah McCandles & Thomas Brehmer
Trinity College
Keala Nukunuku & Darius Nicol
Will Searson & Jack Norum
Mt Larcom State High Schools students watching the Secondary Schools Cup on the live stream in their classroom
Christine Russell & Linda Mitchell (BQ Match Committee), Ryan Burnett (Club Pine Rivers Bowls Manager) & Brian Marshall (BQ President)
Where There’s Smoke, There’s... Less Room: New Smoking Rules in Play
A number of changes under the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill 2023 (“the Bill”) to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 (“the Act”) came into effect from 1 July 2024 in respect of the regulation of tobacco and smoking products. Further changes will take effect from 1 September 2024. Changes in effect since 1 July 2024
The changes primarily address public health concerns associated with smoking, and some of these changes include further regulation of designated outdoor smoking areas (“DOSAs”) and affect all bowls clubs that offer these services or amenities.
In respect of DOSAs, you must now be compliant with the following:
• Children/minors cannot remain or spend time with an adult in a DOSA (however, they can pass through the DOSA to access other parts of the premises).
• A new smoke-free buffer is required between a DOSA and adjacent enclosed parts of the venue (previously, smoke-free buffers were only required between a DOSA and outdoor parts of the venue).
• Smoke-free buffers can be a two-metre horizontal area or an impervious screen at least 2.1-metres high. If a wall that includes a door is being used as
a buffer, the door must remain closed unless it is in use to enter or exit the DOSA.
• If a wall that includes a window is being used as a buffer, the window must remain closed while the DOSA is being used.
The licensee is responsible for ensuring that patrons are compliant with the requirement for children not to remain in a DOSA and to ensure that smoke-free buffers are compliant.
Changes to take effect from 1 September 2024
The final tranche of changes under the Bill will come into effect on 1 September 2024. In particular, you should prepare for the following:
• If wishing to continue to sell smoking products at your bowls club, a tobacco licensing scheme is being implemented, which will require a retail licence to be obtained authorising you to sell these. You should note:
i. that you will require a retail licence for each liquor licensed premises;
ii. that a retail licence ceases to have effect if the business with the licence is sold; and
iii. that a retail licence ceases to have effect if the related liquor licence is cancelled, surrendered or for any period of suspension.
• If your bowls club features a tobacco product vending
machine (“Vending Machine”), it will no longer be able to be accessed directly by patrons and will instead have to be operated by an employee who will have to supply the tobacco product at a point of sale for the premises.
• If your bowls club employs children/minors, they are prohibited from supplying or handling smoking products during their employment with substantial (and escalating) penalties depending on the number of offences. Small businesses (being those employing less than 20 people) will be afforded additional time to comply until 1 September 2025.
An up-to-date smoking management plan is a legal requirement for liquor licensed venues that provide a DOSA. Licensees should update their plans to reflect how they will support compliance with the new laws at their venue.
If you are concerned about your compliance with the new or upcoming changes listed above or any other changes, need assistance in preparing and submitting your application for a retail licence, preparing or updating a smoking management plan or are intending to complete renovations to your venue, it is important to seek the necessary legal advice. Please contact us on 07 3224 0353.
Development
Message from BA’s Brett Hughes
Micheal “Hollywood” Sorensen has tendered his resignation as the Club Support Manager for Queensland. While this news may come as a surprise, I’m pleased to share that Micheal will continue contributing to our sport. Micheal has accepted the role of Bowls Coordinator at Club Helensvale. Micheal’s last day with Bowls Australia was Friday, 6th September.
Micheal joined Bowls Australia in October 2018 as the Regional Bowls Manager for South East Queensland.
During his tenure, he was instrumental in helping numerous clubs increase participation, successfully apply for grants, and improving governance.
Micheal’s efforts extend beyond administrative duties; he built strong relationships with many districts, introduced school children to bowls through the Rookie Rollers and high school programs, assisted clubs with amalgamation discussions, and provided invaluable support to clubs affected by floods.
In 2021, Micheal was promoted to Senior Team Leader, where he guided the Regional Bowls Manager teams across South Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland, all while continuing his regular duties. His leadership, dedication, and expertise have been greatly appreciated by both his colleagues and the clubs he served.
In July 2023, Micheal accepted the position of Club Support Manager for QLD with the restructure of the participation team. During this time Micheal has worked with the BA partners CLUBMAP, Kinetica & Sports Community to help grow and develop Bowls in his region.
We congratulate Micheal on his new role and are confident he will excel in this next chapter of his career. We’ll have the opportunity to say our goodbyes and celebrate his contributions at the upcoming staff conference.
Please join me in wishing Micheal all the best in his new role!
Brett Hughes , Head of Club Support / CSM NSW
Bowls Queensland’s CEO, Brett Wilkie, thanked Micheal for his assistance with BQ, districts and clubs during his time in the CSM role.
“I’d like to thank him and wish him all the best in future endeavours,” Brett said.
VALE JEAN BELL
Bowls Queensland was sad to hear about Jean Bell’s passing. Jean (104) was a avid bowler and featured in the Queensland Bowler multiple times, as well as in other media. Jean retired from bowls at the age of 100.
Daughter Debbie Green said that bowling was Jean’s life. “She was such an inspiration, and showed us all how to live life to the fullest,” Debbie said.
Rest in peace, Jean.
INDIGENOUS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Bowls Queensland and Mibunn Bowlers invite you to submit an expression of interest for an Indigenous State Pairs and Fours Championship. These championships will be played at Toowoomba and surrounding clubs in October 2025. The championship will attract players in:
Men’s Fours Championship & Women’s Fours Championship
• Sectionals (two days)
• Finals (two days)
• Presentation
Men’s 3 Bowl Pairs & Women’s 3 Bowls Pairs
• Sectionals (two days)
• Finals (two days)
• Presentation
Eligibility will be confirmed upon request by organisers. Applications will include:
• Name
• Queensland Bowls card number or equivalent
• Primary Club
Accommodation, meals and transport will be the responsibility of the player. Bowls Australia attire is required. Conditions of Play will be notified by governing body.
Prize money will be announced prior to entry opening date. Championship times and matches to be advised.
For more information, please contact Mick Richardson at 0409 267 467 or Rick Williams at 0486 048 017; Mibunn Bowlers Facebook Messenger; or Mibunn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/318380781069326 or email indigenous.statechampionships@gmail.com
QLD BLIND BOWLERS AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jake
Keith Haylett, Cody Fehlberg, Bob Proctor, Ross Jensen, Barry Roberts, Bob Denham, Scott Kinnear. Middle L-R: Wayne McDonald, Saul Calikes, Bec O’Rourke, Mark Jensen, Dennis Johns, Shane Krause, Rebecca Faulks. Front L-R: Jenny Skinner, QBBA President Helen Boardman, Shane Harwood & Sasha, Fred Tarry & Ripley, Vanessa Hinton.
The Queensland Blind Bowler’s team travelled to Coomealla, NSW for the Australian Blind Bowlers Association’s National Championships from 18-24 July, 2024. The Queensland team consisted of 12 players and nine directors.
Other states represented were from NSW, Victoria and WA.
The host club, Coomealla Bowls Club, provided amazing support with volunteers to assist as directors, markers for the singles matches, and umpires.
Games were played on the club’s two undercover synthetic greens. Conditions were very challenging during the first three days with strong winds and colder than normal temperatures being a challenge for the northerners.
Queensland took out the Best Performed State award. Individual achievements were:
• B1 Open Singles - Vanessa Hinton (silver medal)
• B2 Open Singles - Saul Calikes (gold medal), Jake Fehlberg
(silver medal)
• B4 Open Singles, Scott Kinnear (gold medal), Mark Jensen (silver medal)
• B1/2 Open Pairs - Saul Calikes & Jake Fehlberg (gold medal)
• B3/4 Open Pairs - Wayne McDonald & Keith Haylett (bronze medal)
• Best Female Individual performance - Vanessa Hinton (shared with WA’s Sharon Werndly)
• Best Male Individual Performance - Saul Calikes
• Best Overall Individual Performance - Saul Calikes
Overall, it was a great result for our Queensland team deserving the best performed state award. The 2025 National Championships will be hosted by Western Australia at Manudra Bowls Club, where selectors will be keeping a close eye on potential players for the Australian team to attend the next World Championships in New Zealand in 2026.
Our appreciation and thanks to the team at Bowls Queensland who provided uniforms for the bowlers and directors.
Contributed by Bob Denham
Back L-R: Michelle Jordan, Kalvin Daye,
Fehlberg,
L-R: Best overall individual performance Qld’s Saul Calikes & Director Bob Proctor with Wentworth Mayor David Linklater
Contributed by Bob Denham
Golden Nugget
Congratulations to Lee Schraner and Natasha Van Eldik who claimed the pretigious Golden Nugget title for 2024. Well done to runners-up Kelsey Cottrell and Aaron Teys.
Held at Club Tweed, the Golden Nugget is a highly prestigious invitational lawn bowls singles tournament that has been running for decades. This event attracts top players from all over the world, making it one of the most sought-after invitational tournaments in the sport. The Golden Nugget has a rich history of inviting some of the greatest bowlers of all time and is known for its high level of competition and intense gameplay.
Players compete for the chance to win the coveted Golden Nugget trophy, which is considered one of the most prestigious prizes in the sport.
It was a Queenslander’s semi-final, with Kelsey Cottrell winning against defending champion Lynsey Clarke. Cottrell went on to challenge Natasha Van Eldik, who won after defeating Cottrell 25-21.
JUNIOR Golden Nugget
In the men’s final, Lee Schraner defended his title against Aaron Teys 25-17 to win the Nugget for two consecutive years.
The Junior Golden Nugget has become one of the most prestigious Under 18 events on the Australian bowling calendar and has been providing a high-quality competition since 2002. Queenslanders participating this year were Jack Chirgwin, Riley Gerick, Rodd Brain, Trent Brehmer, Lacey Gerick, Lilly Vardy, Logan Hughes, Mia Haylock, Phoebie Russell and Tilah Mason.
Congratulations to winners Jasmine Smith (NSW) and Travis Moran (NSW).
Photos: Club Tweed
Golden Nugget winners Lee Schraner & Natasha Van Eldik
Golden Nugget runner-up Kelsey Cottrell with Club Tweed Chairman Leigh Tynan
Golden Nugget runner-up Aaron Teys with Leigh Tynan
Junior Golden Nugget winners Jasmine Smith & Travis Moran
2024 Junior Golden Nugget participants
nationals team selection
Bowls Queensland has pleasure in announcing the players to represent Queensland at the 2024 Nationals series which will be held at Club Tweed and Broadbeach during October.
In the Australian Sides Championships, the women’s team will play for the Marj Morris Trophy and the men the Alley Shield. Janet Healey, Aaron Hewson and Brendan Wilson will make their debut for the QLD Open side while Dale McWhinney-Shillington will make his debut for QLD in an Australian Sides Series.
The Open teams will play a Test Series versus Victoria at Club Tweed on Saturday, 14 (2 Tests) and Sunday, 15 (1 Test) September as a lead up to the Nationals.
The Para Nationals QLD Team will return to defend their Overall Best Performed State Trophy from last year with nine out of the ten players returning this year, Damien Delgado returns in 2024 after being unavailable last year.
Eleven out of 16 players made their debut for QLD in the recent Under 18 Tri Series, five girls and five boys have now been selected to represent QLD at The Nationals, the remaining three girls and three boys in the QLD U18 Squad have been invited to form a composite team along with NSW to also compete in the event.
Our Over 60 QLD Men will be back to defend their title after winning in Perth last year and we have a few new faces in the Women’s team. Dealia Walsh, Heather Hodgson, Julie Keegan, Noelene Dutton and Peter Richards will make their debut for the QLD Over 60 Team.
Thank you to ACEIT for supplying quality representative attire to Bowls Queensland.
Congratulations to the following selected players:
Aus Sides Championships 17-20 Oct & QLD vs VIC Test Series 14 & 15 Sep at Club Tweed
QLD Open Women’s Team:
• Candice Ayton, Pamela Rowe, Bolivia Millerick, Kelsey Cottrell sk
• Yvonne Lovelock, Janet Healey, Julie Keegan, Lynsey Clarke sk
• Amanda Haevecker, Emma Spicer, Wendy Wilson, Chloe Stewart sk
Para Nationals 9-12 October at Broadbeach
QLD Para Women’s Team:
• Louise Hoskins, Serena Bonnell sk
• Annette Goldsworthy, Cheryl Lindfield sk
QLD Open Men’s Team:
• Aaron Hewson, Barrie Lester, Nathan Rice, Aron Sherriff sk
• Dale McWhinney-Shillington, Nic Gosley, Sean Ingham, Sean Baker sk
• Brendan Wilson, Jamie Anderson, Brett Wilkie, Kane Nelson sk
QLD Para Men’s Team:
• Brett Sellars, Tony Bonnell sk
• Cooper Whitestyles, Damien Delgado sk
• Wesley Brown, Clive Williams sk
Australian Under 18 Championships 9 & 10 October at Club Tweed
QLD Under 18 Girls Team:
• Lilly Vardy, Lacey Gerick, Phoebie Russell, Ashlin Johnson, Tilah Mason
QLD/NSW Under 18 Composite Girls Team (QLD Players):
• Logan Hughes, Makayla Gainsford, Mia Haylock
QLD Under 18 Boys Team:
• Riley Gerick, Rhys Gillman, Brody Carter, Todd Brain, Trent Brehmer
QLD/NSW Under 18 Composite Boys Team (QLD Players):
• Cooper Sutton, Jack Hayward, Thomas Brehmer
Australian Senior Sides Championships 12-15 October at Club Tweed
QLD Over 60 Women’s Team:
• Brenda Thompson, Gail Crompton, Karen Goldsworthy, Maria Rigby sk
• Adele Pershouse, Terry McAlary, Dealia Walsh, Noelene Dutton sk
• Cheryl Heaps, Heather Hodgson, Sue Brady, Julie Keegan sk
QLD Over 60 Men’s Team:
• Max Jaffray, Peter Richards, Neville Jenkins, Scott Franklin sk
• Keith Whalley, Jim Wise, Alan Howard, Greg Rolls sk
• Bill Cornehls, Ray Kurtz, Scott Chamberlain, John Finlayson sk
Coaching
Expert advice on short bowls
By Alan Thorp
In the next few issues of the Queensland Bowler magazine, I thought it appropriate to discuss the most common questions asked of me as an Accredited Coach, as I move among many districts and clubs throughout Queensland conducting coaching activities.
Questions are generally always the same and directly connected to the delivery fundamentals of bowls and technique. As stated in previous articles, to have a successful bowls delivery there are “constants” which are necessary to produce a sound delivery.
Within these constants there are several variables which can be completed differently depending on the player and still achieve the same “constant” with a good result. In coaching I have always stipulated that the “constants” are to do with technique, with the variables being more aligned to a bowler’s particular style.
Simply put, we are all individuals and, as such, we will tend to develop our own style in the delivery of the bowl, taking into consideration the biomechanics, comfort and confidence with the delivery suited to our style.
A very common fault and question often asked of many coaches is, “during a game I have a lot of short bowls”. As a coach, I would arrange for the player to attend a coaching session, and I would have the player deliver a number of bowls and I would observe. On observation, I would look at the common faults associated with short bowls and it could be any or a combination of the following;
1. Weight not towards balls of feet in the stance position.
2. Back swing too slow.
3. Crouch position in the stance.
4. Bowling arm not straight and firm when releasing the bowl.
5. Bowl too large.
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6. Stepping too long makes it difficult to release the bowl forward of the front foot.
7. Bowling arm stopping at the end of the back swing.
8. Releasing bowl too far behind front toe.
9. Not enough back swing.
10. Not enough weight on front foot at time of delivery.
11. Wrist not held firm at time of release.
12. Bowling hand held too low before delivery.
13. Bowling arm bending at time of releasing bowl.
14. Fingertips held above wrist at time of delivery.
15. Arm finishing too high on the completion of delivery.
16. Not bowling with enough momentum.
In this article, I have only addressed the common faults of short bowls, but in my assessment of an athlete having this problem I would take into consideration other things such as:
a. When does it occur, ie later in the game, long ends, wet conditions, playing surfaces, etc.
b. Players preparation before and management during the game.
c. Athlete’s biomechanics in the delivery.
In this article, as a coach, I have listed many points that may contribute to a player having an issue with short bowls during a game.
It is important to realise that a very simple adjustment with a constant or a variable in the delivery of the bowl could be all that is needed to consistently eliminate this problem within any player’s game. To successfully achieve this, I strongly recommend that players seek out the services of an accredited coach and they will help you on your way to overcoming this short bowl problem.
In the next issue we will address loss of aiming/ intended line and loss of balance followed by the bowl wobble and over bowling.
UPCOMING COURSES
• Cutheringa BC, Club Coach Course 27th & 28th September
• Cutheringa BC, Skills & Bowling Arm Course 29th September
