SEPTEMBER 2023

TALENT ABOUNDS AT SCHOOL CUP

CONTENTS

Cover State Multi-Disability

Physically Impaired Pairs winners, Bernie Wolland & Cooper Whitestyles

10 – Multi-Disability State Championships

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teams announced for the nationals

Teams selected to represent Qld in the Nationals in October

27 DEVELOPMENT

Micheal Sorrensen discusses school holiday programs

30

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Morning on the green with bubbles to celebrate the club president

34 COACHING

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Bowls Queensland Patron: Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland

– Lynsey’s Golden Nugget

– Innisfail Bowls Club Celebrates 100 Years

POINT LADIES’ CLUB

20 – State Secondary Schools Cup

Brotherton focuses on the accreditation process

pearse & atkinson take indoor championship

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BOWLING GREEN CANOPIES

August 14-17 - Club Tweed NSW

Scintillating performances from Victoria’s Samantha Atkinson and New South Wales’ Ray Pearse have seen the pair hoist their maiden titles at the Australian Indoor Championships at Club Tweed with victories over Reese FinnYoung and Darren Gordon respectively.

Women’s singles final – Samantha Atkinson (VIC) def Reese Finn-Young (NSW) 10-5; 9-4

Men’s singles – Ray Pearse (NSW) def Darren Gordon (VIC) 10-1; 8-3

Defending champions Aron Sherriff and Kelsey Cottrell got off to the perfect start with the Queenslanders recording straight sets victories on day 1.

However, day 2 proved disappointing after both Sherriff and Cottrell were ousted after the quarter-finals, while Australian Open singles champion Cassandra Millerick was also bundled out of the competition.

Queenslanders this year who qualified for the indoor event were Chloe Stewart, Roger Stevens and Adam McKeown.

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Australian Indoor Champions 2023 Ray Pearse & Samantha Atkinson

Previous Australian Indoor Champions 2022, Queenslanders Kelsey Cottrell & Aron Sherriff

CEO REPORT

BQ Council Meeting

with BQ’s Brett Wilkie

The 20 ladies’ and 20 men’s district delegates will attend Bowls Queensland’s annual September Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 13. 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.

State Consultative Body Meeting

BQ President Peter Williamson 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.

Come and Try Month – October

All clubs are encouraged to support Bowls Queensland’s Come and Try Month of October by holding some form of event at your club as part of a state-wide push to entice new people to try our sport. This could be an Open Day, Barefoot Bowls Session, Bring a Friend Day, Bring a Relative, Family Fun Day, Community Day, fancy dress theme or whatever you may like to call it that would be popular in your area. Your local RBM will be happy to assist if needed. More information has been distributed to clubs.

QLD Multi-Disability Championships

Congratulations to all who participated in this event and to those who won medals. Thank you to Mackay Regional Council, ATSICHS and Souths Leagues Club for sponsoring this event, and to Souths Suburban and Mackay City Bowls Clubs for being wonderful hosts.

Secondary Schools Cup

Thank you to the clubs, schools and district representatives that helped co-ordinate teams, to reach the finals of this event in August. Well done to those players who made the finals and to the winners of the trophies. Thank you to Club Pine Rivers for hosting and sponsoring this event. Thank you to our RBMs for their assistance leading up to and during this event.

QLD Representative Teams

Well done to those selected to represent QLD in the following teams at The Nationals in Perth during October:

• Australian Sides Championships

• Australian Under 18 Championships

• Australian Senior Sides Championships (Over 60s)

• Para National Championships (Physically Impaired)

Thank you to ACEIT for producing quality uniforms for our players and officials.

World Bowls Championships

Good luck to our Australian Representatives in this event on the Gold Coast from August 29 to September 10 at Club Helensvale, Broadbeach, Musgrave Hill, Paradise Point and Mudgeeraba Bowls Clubs.

North vs South Challenge

This year’s event will be held on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October at the Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay. Thank you to Souths Suburban for sponsoring this event along with the White Lace Motel and other local businesses.

2024 Junior State Championships

This event will once again be held in Bundaberg at the Burnett and Across the Waves Bowls Clubs from January 7-12, 2024.

Both clubs did a great job of hosting in January this year, and we look forward to another successful event in 2024. Thank you to the Bundaberg Regional Council for their ongoing support of this event.

2024 District Sides and State Championships

These events will be held on the Gold Coast next year. Thank you to Major Events Gold Coast for confirming sponsorship of the 2024 District Sides (May, 8-11) and State Championships (May, 13-26).

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TEAMS FOR NATIONALS ANNOUNCED

Australian Sides Championships

This event will be held at the Sorrento Bowling Club from October 13-16, 2023 with a pre–test series against Tasmania on the 12th. The women’s team will play for the Marj Morris Trophy after winning silver last year, while the men will vie for the Alley Shield, defending their title and going for a back-to-back win. Congratulations to the following selected players:

QLD Women’s Team

• Kira Bourke (debut), Wendy Wilson, Julie Keegan, Lynsey Clarke sk

• Amanda Haevecker, Pamela Rowe, Bolivia Millerick, Kelsey Cottrell sk

• Amy Evans (debut), Julia Brownie (debut), Emma Spicer, Chloe Stewart sk

QLD Men’s Team

• Nick Cahill, Sean Ingham, Wayne Turley, Aron Sherriff sk

• Kane Nelson (debut), Nic Gosley (debut), Matthew Lucas, Sean Baker sk

• Scott DeJongh-Fitzpatrick, Barrie Lester, Brett Wilkie, Nathan Rice sk

Australian Under 18 Championships

This event will be held at the Sorrento Bowling Club from October 6-7, 2023. Played under a 5-a-Side format, each player will contest two disciplines.

Our girls team claimed their overall trophy last year with Queensland being awarded the best performed overall State which included the boys’ team who finished third. Congratulations to the following selected players:

QLD U18 Girl’s Team

• Singles: Stella Palmer

• Pairs: Sophie Allan & Stella Palmer

• Triples: Lacey Gerick (debut), Holly Anderson & Corinne Stallan

• Fours: Lacey Gerick, Sophie Allan, Holly Anderson & Corinne Stallan

QLD U18 Boys’ Team

• Singles: Riley Gerick (debut)

• Pairs: Riley Gerick & Jack Chirgwin

• Triples: Todd Brain, Samuel Collier & Hayden Leslie (debut)

• Fours: Todd Brain, Samuel Collier, Hayden Leslie & Jack Chirgwin

Australian Senior Sides (Over 60s) Championships

This event will be held at the Joondalup Bowling Club from October 8-11, 2023. The women’s team will play for the Betty Collins OAM trophy while the men compete for the John Dobbie AM trophy. Our women’s team claimed silver last year with Victoria winning both women’s and men’s trophies.Congratulations to the following selected players:

QLD O60s Women’s Team

• Brenda Thompson, Terry McAlary, Gail Crompton, Sue Brady (sk)

• Joan Tennant, Adele Pershouse, Tracy Foster (debut), Maria Rigby (debut - sk)

• Cheryl Heaps (debut), Frances Craig (debut), Debbie Logan, Karen Goldsworthy (sk)

QLD O60s Men’s Team

• Phil Jordan, Max Jaffray, Neville Jenkins, Scott Franklin (sk)

• Keith Whalley (debut), Jim Wise, Alan Howard, Greg Rolls (sk)

• Bill Cornehls, Ray Kurtz (debut), Scott Chamberlain, John Finlayson (sk)

Australian Para Nationals

This event will be held at the Warwick Bowling Club WA from 6 – 9 October 2023. Each player will contest both singles and pairs disciplines at the event.

Our Para team claimed the overall best performed State last year at Mermaid Beach after winning four gold, two silver and one bronze, and they will be keen to defend these titles this year in Perth. Congratulations to the following selected players:

QLD Women’s Para Team

• Serena Bonnell

• Annette Goldsworthy

• Louise Hoskins

• Cheryl Lindfield

QLD Men’s Para Team

• Tony Bonnell

• Damien Delgado

• Brett Sellars

• Cooper Whitestyles

• Clive Williams

• Bernie Wolland

QLD MULTI-DISABILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

August 7-10, 2023

This year’s State Multi-Disability Championships, played at Souths Suburban and Mackay City Bowls Clubs, proved to be just as popular and successful as previous years.

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, QLD Hearing Impaired Bowlers, QLD Vision Impaired Bowlers and Life Stream (intellectually impaired). Spirits were high on Monday, August 7 (day 1) at Souths Suburban and Mackay City Bowls Clubs, when bowlers and spectators were welcomed and players were itching to get on the green.

The Physically Impaired Open Pairs, QBBA Vision Impaired Open Singles, Life Stream Open Singles and DLBQ Hard of Hearing Men’s and Women’s 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 16 (day 2), was the first medal day with gold and bronze medal playoffs in the afternoon after rounds 4 and 5.

The DLBQ Hard of Hearing, QBBA Vision Impaired and Life Stream Open Pairs, as well as the Physically Impaired Women’s and Men’s Singles kicked off on the Wednesday (day 3), with medal finals played on Thursday (day 4).

Mayor Greg Williamson, Mackay Regional Council, said it was fantastic to host the Queensland MultiDisability Championships at Souths Suburban and Mackay City Bowls Club in Mackay.

“These championships travelled outside of Brisbane to Mackay in 2019 and 2021, so it was great to welcome the competitors and supporters back to our region,” Mayor Williamson said.

“It was a tremendous four days of lawn bowls with great camaraderie between the competitors.”

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PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED Open Pairs

Cooper Whitestyles stole the show with his partner Bernie Wolland after taking the gold medal. This is Whitestyles’ fifth gold medal in this event, each time played with different partners. It was a solid game

Physically Impaired Open Pairs Finalists L-R: Rod Bradley & Annette Goldsworthy (fourth); Tony Bonnell & Clive Willams (bronze medal); Bernie Wolland & Cooper Whitestyles (gold medal); Dale Mansfield & Frank Mueller (silver medal)

for Wolland and Whitestyles who kept jumping ahead with multiple shots on the leaderboard, ending by defeating Dale Mansfield and Frank Mueller 20-5.

In the bronze medal match, Tony Bonnell and Clive Williams defeated Annette Goldsworthy and Rod Bradley 17-12.

Physically Impaired Pairs Results

Gold Medal Match: Bernie Wolland & Cooper Whitestyles def Dale Mansfield & Frank Mueller 20-5

Bronze Medal Match: Tony Bonnell & Clive Williams def Annette Goldsworthy & Rod Bradley 17-12.

QBBA VISION IMPAIRED OPEN SINGLES

It was a close gold medal match with just one shot defining the champions. Scott Kinnear (last year’s silver medallist) defeated Saul Calikes in a tight final. Calikes was first out the gate and notched 4 shots before Kinnear replied with 3 shots, then the game see-sawed with edge-of-the-seat action until Kinnear took the gold medal with a close final score of 15-14.

Jake Fehlberg’s experience came to the fore when facing Helen Boardman in the fight for bronze, where he claimed the bronze medal with a tidy score of 21-13.

QBBA Open Singles Results

Gold Medal Match: Scott Kinnear & Director Rebecca Faulks def Saul Calikes & Director Graham Kinnear

15-14

Bronze Medal Match: Jake Fehlberg & Director Cody Fehlberg def Helen Boardman & Director Peter Doherty 21-13

QBBA Open Singles Finalists L-R: Director Cody Fehlberg & Jake Fehlberg (bronze medal); Saul Calikes & Director Graham Kinnear (silver medal); Scott Kinnear & Director Rebecca Faulks (gold medal), Helen Boardman & Director Peter Doherty (fourth)

DLBQ HEARING IMPAIRED OPEN Singles

Russell Jackson managed to defend his title from the last two years against Petrus Van Der Walt. Jackson began with a lead and kept ahead throughout whole game and claimed the gold medal 21-7.

In the bronze medal match between Barry Lynne and Colin Morris, last year’s defending bronze medalist Lynne sat atop the leader board for the whole game, winning the bronze medal 21-8.

DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Singles Results

Gold Medal Match: Russell Jackson def Petrus Van Der Walt 21-7

Bronze Medal Match: Barry Lynne def Colin Morris 21-8

Life stream Open Singles

It was a triumph for last year’s bronze medal winner, Danial Walker, who this year walked away with a gold medal. Walker started off strong in the first 30 minutes of the game with a 5-shot lead over Kaye Freeman, who was yet to score.

Freeman wasn’t going to stay there though and scored 3 shots to Walker’s 5, but Walker soon responded and continued to climb by multiple shots thoroughout the game, while Freeman kept replying with singles, but not giving in. The game ended with a 21-7 win to Walker.

It was another substantial win in the bronze medal match, with Glen Holmes defeating Bruce Smallbon 21-6.

Life Stream Open Singles Results

Gold Medal Match: Danial Walker def Kaye Freeman 21-7

Bronze Medal Match: Glen Holmes def Bruce Smallbon 21-6

Life Stream Open Singles Winners L-R: Glen Holmes (bronze), Danial Walker (gold) & Kaye Freeman (silver)

DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Singles Finalists L-R Colin Morris (fourth), Barry Lynne (bronze medal), Russell Jackson (gold medal) & Petrus Van Der Walt (silver medal)

PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED MEN’S SINGLES

In the gold medal match, Cooper Whitestyles started off strong but his recent pairs partner Clive Williams caught up quickly and remained ahead for the rest of the game. Williams claimed the gold, defeating Whitestyles 21-12.

Tony Bonnell fought against Bernie Wolland to secure his bronze medal and ended with a tidy win of 21 to 14.

Physically Impaired Men’s Singles Results

Gold Medal Match: Clive Williams def Cooper Whitestyles 21-12

Bronze Medal Match: Tony Bonnell 21 def Bernie Wolland 21-14

Physically Impaired Men’s Singles Finalists L-R Bernie Wolland (fourth), Tony Bonnell (bronze medal), Clive Williams (gold medal) & Cooper Whitestyles (silver medal)

PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED WOMEN’S SINGLES

Cheryl Lindfield started off strong and remained there scoring 14 shots while reigning silver medal holder

Annette Goldsworthy was yet to score. Goldsworthy won a couple of shots halfway through the game, but Lindfield kept climbing up the scoreboard and took the game by 17 shots with a final score of 21-4.

Carol Wellings was on a roll in the bronze medal match and defeated Diane Jackson with a score of 21-4.

Physical Impaired Women’s Singles Results

Gold Medal Match: Cheryl Lindfield def Annette Goldsworthy 21-4

Bronze Medal Match: Carol Wellings def Diane Jackson 21-4

DLBQ HEARING IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS

It was a trilogy for Russell Jackson and Barry Lynne this year after they claimed the gold medal for the third year running. The first two ends of 15 saw competitors Peter Rookas and John Price evenly matched at 2-all, with a seesaw of nifty shots from both teams until a 6-all score after nine ends, making it anyone’s game at that point. Jackson and Lynne found this too close for comfort and took over, climbing to 17 by the fifteenth end to claim the gold medal, by which time Rookas and Price had notched up another shot to end with a score of 7.

The bronze game saw Colin Morris and Andrew Crosbie defeat Brian Taylor and Alan Summerville 17-9.

Physically Impaired Women’s Singles Finalists L-R Diane Jackson (fourth), Cheryl Lindfield (gold medal), Annette Goldsworthy (silver medal) & Carol Wellings (bronze medal)

DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Pairs Results

Gold Medal Match: Russell Jackson & Barry Lynne def Peter Rookas & John Price 17-7

Bronze Medal Match: Colin Morris & Andrew Crosbie def Brian Taylor & Alan Summerville 17-9

LIFE STREAM OPEN PAIRS

Darren Davis and Danial Walker had a strong start against last year’s bronze medal winners Carla Pizzi and Kaye Freeman and were already 12 shots ahead by the fourth end with a score of 13-1. Pizzi and Freeman climbed slowly but were no match for Davis and Walker who maintained a hefty lead until the final score of 21-13 and claiming gold, while Pizzi and Freeman took the silver, notching up from last year’s bronze. In the bronze medal match, Alan Duffy and Glen Holmes defeated Harley Magennis and Bruce Smallbon 28-4.

Life Stream Open Pairs Results

Gold Medal Match: Darren Davis & Danial Walker def Carla Pizzi & Kaye Freeman 21-13

Bronze Medal Match: Alan Duffy & Glen Holmes def Harley Magennis & Bruce Smallbon 28-4

DLBQ Hearing Impaired Open Pairs Finalists L-R: Alan Summerville & Brian Taylor (fourth), Russell Jackson & Barry Lynne (gold medal), John Price (silver medal), Colin Morris & Andrew Crosbie (bronze medal) with Souths Suburban BC Chair Col Meng. Absent Peter Rookas (silver medal)

Life Stream Open Pairs Medal Winners L-R Kaye Freeman & Carla Pizzi (silver), Darren Davis & Danial Walker (gold), Glen Holmes & Alan Duffy (bronze)

QBBA Vision Impaired Open PAIRS FINALS

It was a repeated victory for Jake Fehlberg this year after claiming the gold medal for the fifth time with different partners in this event, partnering this year with Scott Kinnear. Saul Calikes successfully defended last year’s silver title playing this year with Shane Harwood. Kinnear and Fehlberg were in the lead from the first end and maintained a healthy margin throughout, ending with a win of 26-14. Lyn Seymour with Director Jimmy Seymour and Helen Boardman with Director Peter Doherty claimed the bronze medal.

QBBA Vision Impaired Open Pairs Results

Gold Medal Match: Scott Kinnear (Dir Rebecca Faulks) and Jake Fehlberg (Dir Cody Fehlberg) def Shane Harwood (Dir Shane Kinnear) and Saul Calikes (Dir Graham Kinnear) 26-14 Bronze Medal: Lyn Seymour (Dir Jimmy Seymour) and Helen Boardman (Dir Peter Doherty)

Thank you to the Mackay Regional Council, ATSICHS Mackay Ltd, Souths Leagues Club Mackay, Souths Suburban Bowls Club and Mackay City Bowls Club for their support of this event. Also, thank you to the match committee, live streaming crew (Gold Coast Tweed District), umpires, coaches, markers and club volunteers.

Vision Impaired Open Pairs Medal Winners L-R Shane Kinnear (Dir) & Shane Harwood (silver medal); Cody Fehlberg (Dir), Jake Fehlberg, Rebecca Faulks (Dir) & Scott Kinnear (gold medal); Graham Kinnear (Dir) & Saul Calikes (silver medal)

Souths Suburban BC Chair Col Meng, Mackay Regional Councillor Laurence Boanventura, BQ President Peter Williamson & BQ Vice President Kerry Green

Souths Suburban BC Chair Col Meng, ATSICHS Mackay Manager Val Pilcher, Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson, BQ President Peter Williamson & BQ Vice President Kerry Green

medal winners

PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS

• Gold: Bernie Wolland & Cooper Whitestyles

• Silver: Dale Mansfield & Frank Mueller

• Bronze: Tony Bonnell & Clive Williams

qbba vision impaired open singles

• Gold: Scott Kinnear & Director Rebecca Faulks

• Silver: Saul Calikes & Director Graham Kinnear

• Bronze: Jake Fehlberg & Director Cody Fehlberg

DLBQ hearing impaired open singles

• Gold: Russell Jackson

• Silver: Petrus Van Der Walt

• Bronze: Barry Lynne

LIFE STREAM OPEN SINGLES

• Gold: Danial Walker

• Silver: Kaye Freeman

• Bronze: Glen Holmes

PHYSICALly IMPAIRED MEN’S SINGLES

• Gold: Clive Williams

• Silver: Cooper Whitestyles

• Bronze: Tony Bonnell

PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED WOMEN’S SINGLES

• Gold: Cheryl Lindfield

• Silver: Annette Goldsworthy

• Bronze: Carol Wellings

DLBQ HEARING IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS

• Gold: Russell Jackson & Barry Lynne

• Silver: Peter Rookas & John Price

• Bronze: Colin Morris & Andrew Crosbie

LIFE STREAM OPEN PAIRS

• Gold: Darren Davis & Danial Walker

• Silver: Carla Pizzi & Kaye Freeman

• Bronze: Alan Duffy & Glen Holmes

QBBA VISION IMPAIRED OPEN PAIRS

• Gold: Scott Kinnear & Jake Fehlberg

• Silver: Shane Harwood & Saul Calikes

• Bronze: Lyn Seymour & Helen Boardman

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS CUP

Congratulations to James Nash State High School on its third consecutive win of the 2023 Secondary School Cup, held August 23-24 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, with competitiveness and friendship shown throughout the event. Kicking off on Wednesday, August 23, finalist medallions were presented to all players before rounds 1-5.

By the end of day one, St Benedict’s Ben Hagan and Mitch Hagan were on top of the ladder with 5 wins +31, slightly ahead of Thomas Brehmer and Noah McCandless from Stretton State College at 5 wins +28. Reigning champions for the last two years, James Nash State High School, with Queensland U18 representative Riley Gerick and Slater Mason ending the day in third position with 4 wins +49 after losing one game to Stretton State College in round 4.

Day two, Thursday, was an early start for the teens with a roll up at 8:15, followed by rounds 6-9 to seal the deal. It was anyone’s guess as to whether James Nash SHS would make their way back to the lead for the third consecutive year. Club Pine Rivers players from St Benedicts College, the

Hagan brothers, lost in round 6 to Glasshouse and again in round 8 to Southern Cross. North Mackay SHS surged ahead in round 6 and defeated Stretton State College, leaving players and spectators wondering just who would be going home with the silverware.

Winning the remainder of their games, James Nash came out tops again, thanks to consistent play and Riley’s level-headed experience.

Ending with 8 wins +95, seasoned junior Riley and partner Slater claimed the title for their school for the third year running, after Riley’s brother Cody skippered the last two winning teams with Tilah Mason in 2021 and Madelyn McDonald in 2022.

“Thanks to our manager Ken Mason for keeping us in shape,” Riley said. “Also, thanks to Club Pine Rivers, all the spectators and parents who brought their kids along,” he said. “It wouldn’t be possible without all the parents.”

Runners-up from Stretton State College, experienced junior player Thomas with Noah, scored 8 wins +67 after just one loss to North Mackay SHS’s Charlotte McGuinnes and Taylor Fisher.

The Hagan boys, Ben and Mitch, did a sterling job for St Benedict’s College and came in third with 7 wins +36. Fraser Coast Anglican College’s Ethan Reid and Cooper Sutton finished in fourth with 6 wins +37.

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, RBMs 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.

WINNERS

First

James Nash High School

Riley Gerick & Slater Mason

8 wins +95

Second Stretton State College

Thomas Brehmer & Noah

McCandless

8 wins +67

Third

St Benedict’s College

Ben Hagen & Mitch Hagan

7 wins +36

Fourth

Fraser Coast Anglican College

Ethan Reid & Cooper Sutton

6 wins +37

L-R: James Nash State High School’s Slater Mason and Riley Gerick and runner-up Stretton State College’s Noah McCandless and Thomas Brehmer

Tully State High School Kobie Schwartz & Donte Fitzsimmons

Fraser Coast Anglican College Cooper Sutton & Ethan Reid

Bundaberg Christian College Caleb Hill & Jamieson Morgan

Longreach School of Distance Education Jaylee Beeby & Baileigh Beeby

Mt Larcom High School Chloe Draper & Matthew Dingle

North Mackay State High School Charlotte McGuiness & Taylor Fisher

Mackay Christian College Cruise Mason & Kobi Sullivan

St Catherine’s College Alfie Moretto & Harry Craig

Southern Cross State High School Jack Hayward & Brodie Fulmer

James Nash State High School

Slater

Glasshouse Christian College/Home School

Denzel Davenport & Eamon

Wibberley

Beerwah State High School

Dylan Vanderverst & Zacharie Flood

Lowood State High School

SCHOOL TEAMS

Tully State High School

Kobie Schwartz & Donte Fitzsimmons

Southern Cross State High School

Brodie Fulmer & Jack Hayward

St Catherine’s College

Alfie Moretto & Harry Craig

Mackay Christian College

Cruise Mason & Kobi Sullivan

North Mackay State High School

Charlotte McGuiness & Taylor Fisher

Mt Larcom High School

Chloe Draper & Matthew Dingle

Longreach School of Distance Education

Jaylee Beeby & Baileigh Beeby

Bundaberg Christian College

Caleb Hill & Jamieson Morgan

Fraser Coast Anglican College

Ethan Reid & Cooper Sutton

James Nash State High School

Slater Mason & Riley Gerick

Beerwah State High School

Dylan Vanderverst & Zacharie Flood

Glasshouse Christian College/Home Sch

Denzel Davenport & Eamon Wibberley

Glasshouse Christian College

Maykayla Gainsford & Hayden Flood

St Benedict’s College

Ben Hagan & Mitch Hagan

Stretton State College

Noah McCandless & Thomas Brehmer

Lowood State High School

Nick Miller & Dekota Brindle

Tamborine High School

Rob Dowling & Damon Bartholomeusz

St Andrews Lutheran College

Lachlan Brooke & Kye Butler

Nick Miller & Dekota Brindle

Stretton State College

Noah McCandless & Thomas Brehmer

St Benedict’s College

Ben Hagan & Mitch Hagan

Mason & Riley Gerick

St Andrews Lutheran College

Lachlan Brooke & Kye Butler

Tamborine High School

Damon Bartholomeusz & Rob Dowling

Glasshouse Christian College

Hayden Flood & Maykayla Gainsford

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THE Golden Nugget

LYNSEY CLARKE CLAIMS VICTORY

Known as an event glittering with bowls’ best, Club Tweed’s Golden Nugget never fails to disappoint. It was truly a clash of the titans at the invitation only tournament and was a sight to behold for spectators as favourites fell and others rose to claim victory.

Lynsey Clarke’s path to glory was paved with intense matches against some of the finest bowlers in the invitational. Defeating New Zealand’s Katelyn Inch in the quarters, and Dawn Hayman (NSW) in the semis left her with WA’s very own Kristina Krstic. The final match saw Clarke’s nerves of steel on full display as she clinched the coveted title 25-17, cementing her legacy again 17 years on.

In the men’s division, Queenslander Aron Sherriff showcased an extraordinary display of skill once again, capturing the runner-up position with an impressive performance that drew applause from all corners of

the club.

Sherriff’s strategic gameplay and ability to read the greens with unparalleled precision set him apart as a true contender in the invitational singles tournament. Throughout the tournament, Sherriff advanced to the semis after topping his section and met Irishman Gary Kelly defeating him 25-21.

His calculated shots and tactical decisions demonstrated years of experience on the greens, earning him a well-deserved place in the finals.

Although narrowly missing out on the ultimate victory to the now NSW based Lee Schraner, Sherriff can walk away saying he made the finals. Congratulations to Lee Schraner on his win!

Golden Nugget women’s winner Lynsey Clarke with Club Tweed’s Chairman Leigh Tynan

Contributed by Emma Boyd

Golden Nugget men’s runner-up is Queensland’s Aron Sherriff with Club Tweed’s Chairman Leigh Tynan

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School Holidays at Wellington Point Bowls Club

Being new to the position as bowls coordinator for the Wellington Point Bowls Club, Leanne Grieve believes our future in bowls is with the juniors.

The club is surrounded by schools, so after speaking with myself, Leanne contacted all schools in the Redlands District to ask if they could include an upcoming free school holiday program run over two Wednesday mornings in their newsletter. Being only two weeks out from the holidays, I wasn’t sure of the response the club would receive. However, both Leanne and I were blown away by the numbers which just kept building. Leanne received great support from the club and her happy band of volunteers.

Wendy Boglary, our Division 1 Councillor, was invited to the session and she was so impressed she invited me to do a video interview, which was published on her Facebook page.

Thirty-four children between the ages of four and 15 attended the program on the first day, with parents/ grandparents encouraged to participate. It was encouraging to see such keen, well-behaved children, all of whom showed potential. The children were divided into two age groups with the younger ones enjoying the challenges of Rookie Rollers Kit and the older ones learning drills with the other bowlers.

In our second session, the numbers grew to 40 with the youngest being three-years-old. He was so keen to have a go and he was one of the last to come off. His grandparents, Jane and John Dyer, were very impressed. We ran the second session a bit differently with Kane Nelson, an emerging Jackaroo, who came along to speak to everyone about when he started and his journey to where he is now. Kane partnered with the older children to help encourage them in playing their drills. The younger ones played cricket bowls, which was a hit.

Feedback was very positive, with the highlight being the cricket bowls game and the participants were very keen for the school holiday program to continue. Everyone enjoyed a hot dog, popper and ice cream and all were given a Certificate of Participation. I have enjoyed doing this school holiday program and am very hopeful it will continue. Leanne’s next goal is to begin a Junior Academy but she’s taking it one step at a time. I urge any clubs looking to try a school holiday program to contact me and let’s get the bowl rolling.

Contact: David Barnes 0429 442 818 dbarnes@bowls.com.au

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

School holiday program at Wellington Point Bowls Club

Umpire with Joan Brotherton

Accreditation process for markers, measurers and national umpires

As we are now in September, the majority of districts and groups will be finalizing their pennant season with the winners progressing to the State Pennant Championships in November. I hope you have all enjoyed the season and are familiar with the new laws that commenced in April.

I hope that many of our members will now be interested in becoming national umpires, measurers, or markers and many will be due for reaccreditation. It is important that we continue to welcome new markers, measurers and national umpires, therefore I will advise the following information on accreditation this month and cover reaccreditations next month.

Accreditation Assessment process for Markers, Measurers and National Umpires: The main points: That the new assessment process is to make it more attractive and simpler.

Pathway: You can be a marker or measurer or, if you wish to be a national umpire, all parts have to be performed. In these processes, you will be assessed performing the role of a marker, measurer or national umpire to gain accreditation. This accreditation will last four years after which you will be required to reaccredit.

Description: Marker – Measurer – National Umpire.

• Marker: Is a crucial official with clearly defined duties which are listed under Law 42 (pages 59-61) in the law book. As markers, you need to have a good understanding of Law 42. The primary duty of the marker is to assist players, so the game can proceed within the laws. Marking is an art and, like other arts, takes time to master.

• Measurer: A measurer has skills extremely important to the game of bowls. Measurers need to know the laws relating to measuring, such as how to use standard measuring equipment appropriately and efficiently and how to confidently communicate the results of a measure to players. Measurers have a significant influence on the way in which games are conducted and the atmosphere that prevails.

• Umpire: National umpires need to be skilled measurers as well as knowledgeable about the laws. The umpire’s main role is as a neutral arbiter, ensuring the laws are always complied with and games are conducted in a spirit of fairness and common sense. The umpire’s duties are listed under Law 43 (pages 61-62).

The process is simple and can be done by:

1. Attending a course and learning the required skills.

2. Based on prior learning, practice, and experience – demonstrate competency and be assessed performing your role.

The following forms need to be completed and sent to BQ:

• Application form with your fee

• Code of Ethics form

It is also mandatory to obtain your blue card and, if you do not have one, the appropriate form needs to be filled in and forwarded to Blue Card Services. After receiving your forms, BQ will send them to your district and a suitable time will be arranged for your accreditation. You will also receive an Officiating Manual.

Officials at all levels are expected to have skills and be able to perform relevant duties competently as follows:

MARKER: must be competent in all aspects of marking. The Marker’s Course will cover:

• Preparation

• Marker’s equipment

• On green activity and role play

• Duties performed before, during and after the game

• The marker’s duties (Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Law 42 – pages 59-61)

• Use of shot indicators

• Communication

MEASURER: must be competent in all aspects of measuring. The Measurer’s Course will cover:

• Preparation for measuring

• Knowledge of correct and appropriate use of measuring equipment

• General procedures for measuring

• On green measuring tasks

• Communication of decisions

NATIONAL UMPIRE: must be competent in all components. The National Umpire’s Course will cover:

• The marker’s and measurer’s components (as stated above)

• Preparation for umpiring

• Duties before, during and after the game

• The umpires’ duties (Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Law 43 – pages 61-62)

• Structure of the law book

• Interpreting the laws

• Additional responsibilities of an umpire

• Legal obligations and risk management

At the completion of each of the above components, there will be an examination process, group summary, self-reflection, feedback, and conclusion.

The above is a brief description; however, I do hope that it gives you motivation to contact your club secretary or district umpire committee who will advise the procedure required to complete a course.

I recommend all courses as you will find them enjoyable and rewarding, whilst opening the door to many opportunities within the officiating structure.

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

Celebrating 100 Years at Innisfail Bowls Club

This year, Innisfail Bowls Club celebrated its centenary and in August held official events, which included a plaque unveiling, time capsule burial, afternoon tea, a formal dinner and club selected triples.

Past and present members were joined by visiting

clubs and special guests, including Bowls Queensland Vice President Kerry Green, who presented the club with a special 100-year plaque. Green also presented IBC Secretary Gordon Goes with a special pin for 25 years of Meritorious Service.

Innisfail Bowling Club was established in 1923, with local tailor Joe Skeen the inaugural President. The second President was Norman Mighell, a solicitor with Mighell, Lee-Brice and Vandeleur.

Founding member, J T Robertson was Honorary Auditor for 39 years (1923 - 1962), whilst L J Duffy, was the longest serving President for eight years (1929 - 1936).

Prior to 1936, the club only had men playing, with the Innisfail Ladies’ Bowling Club established in 1936, and I Bonas as the inaugural President.In the early years, the women had 100 members and played on Wednesdays, but by 1950, three rinks were made available for the women to play on Thursdays and five rinks for the men. In 1951, the women were invited to play with the men.

At the 1959 AGM, it was resolved mixed bowls would be played on the first Sunday of each month,

BQ’s Vice President Kerry Green (left), presented IBC board Vice-President Diana O’Brien & President Alf Strano with a 100-year plaque

Queensland Bowling Association visit to Innisfail Bowls Club in 1930

then in November 1968, mixed bowls could be played every Sunday. For 100 years, Innisfail Bowls Club has mostly been run by volunteers and the original timber building was two storeys. By the 1960s, a new clubhouse was needed, however there was no money available, as it is on leasehold land. Club member, Doug Edgerton volunteered to build a new clubhouse ‘in the slack season’. Members provided casual labour, and used recycled and donated materials. Stage 1 was completed in 1972, which led to loads of fundraising activities, with the women catering for weddings/birthdays and the introduction of bingo. Money rolled in, and in December 1972, the old building was demolished. The women donated $10,000 towards the new building in 1973. Doug and George Edgerton, along with the current Patron John Morrison, did

most of the work, and the present clubhouse was completed in 1973. Sir Joseph McAvoy was the oldest playing member, joining the club in 1956, aged 46. McAvoy was the most successful player, winning the Far North Queensland Singles Championship in 1972. Bruno Panozzo achieved the highest level of success in the game. In 1978, he gained selection to represent Queensland in the Australian round robin in Adelaide. Panozzo was the best of the Australian skips and selected to represent Australia as Pairs skip at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, Edmonton, Canada.

Current Ladies Club member, Eileen Bowden, who joined the club in 1970, has been an active member for 53 years and Ellie Petrie for 49 years, whilst Joan Andersen was the Club Singles champion for 18 years.

Audrey Rackley has been an active member for 48 years. When the women celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1986, Rackley was president, and was president again in 1996 for the 60th anniversary. In 2016, at the 80th birthday celebrations, Rackley was Patroness and is the current Ladies Club Patroness and a life member.

Congratulations to Innisfail Bowls Club on a remarkable achievement!

Contributed by Maria Girgenti

President Alf Strano unveiling the centenary plaque

Club Patron John Morrison and Patroness Audrey Rackley cut the centenary cake

Morning on the Green with Bubbles

Victoria Point Bowls & Recreation Club members held a very special day in honour of their Ladies’ President, Lesley Mitchell. Members of the Ladies’ Club decorated the function room with balloons, flowers and fairy lights, while the tables were dressed with coloured tablecloths and bubble wrap.

Once Lesley arrived with her balloons, she was presented with a wrap-around bubble shirt and bubble wings. Morning tea was served before all members made their way to the green, where there were many spray guns of bubbles available for use during the game. The game started with two prizes for the closest bowls to the ditch and this followed with the first toucher on each rink also receiving a prize.

Lesley, together with Vice President Jacky, cut the cake before everyone had a lovely lunch a with several “bubble” drinks whilst various presentations and speeches were enjoyed. Prizes were presented after lunch, together with 30 lucky number prizes which made the day even more enjoyable.

Thanks to all involved and especially to the Men’s Club members, who not only helped in many ways, but also joined us to celebrate this very special day.

E & E Carnival at Crow’s Nest

Crows Nest Bowls Club hosted another of its E & E WASTE One Day Bowls Carnivals last month. This open triples program of three games, with a barbecue lunch around midday, has proven to be a popular competition amongst Darling Downs’ teams and offers very attractive prize money. In addition to the terrific sponsorship from E & E, the club contributes income raised from its recyclable bottles and cans throughout the year.

Repeating their performance from last year, winners on the day were Brent Schloss, Tony Collins (skip) and Lachlan Barnes. Runners-up were Geoff Green, Peter Best and Daryl Fraser. Third place prizes were also awarded to each of the round winners. It’ll be on again in 2024, so if you’re keen on the country air and a relaxing day, keep an eye out for date claimers next year.

Contributed by Gary Baker

Contributed by Joan Brotherton

President Lesley Mitchell & Vice President Jacky Cherry

Bubbles on the green and bank

President Lesley Mitchell and Vice President Jacky Cherry cutting the cake

Winners L-R: Brent Schloss, Tony Collins (skip) & Lachlan Barnes being presented with prize money by Club President Ray Weis (second from right)

Every Club Needs a Doug!

Every club has its backbone of volunteers who tirelessly dedicate their time and passion to their club.

West Toowoomba Bowls Club has been lucky to have had the services of Doug Young, who has notched up 50 years of administration, after joining the club in 1970, being elected on committee in 1973 and still serving as committee member to this day. During this time, Doug has held several roles: Games Director, President from 1982 to 1983, Junior Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Publicity Officer. For his service to the club, Doug was awarded Life Membership in 1992.

Not only dedicating his time to his local club, Doug has also served on the Downs District Bowls Association Inc Committee (which at present comprises 13 clubs) since 1973, holding official committee positions for 39 years, including a district selector for three years. He proved a tower of strength to the District and was awarded Life Membership to the district in 2000.

In 1978, Doug became a Nationally Accredited Umpire for the club and district. He took on the role of unofficial historian of the club and district and played an instrumental part in the Centenary of the Club celebrations in 2010. For his service to bowls, Doug was awarded a Meritorious Service Award and a Distinguished Service Award from the Royal Queensland Bowls Association (now Bowls Queensland). Last, but not least, Doug also held the role of President and Treasurer to the Bowls Past Presidents Association of Queensland, Daring Downs Branch, for which he was awarded Life Membership in 2010. Doug put his meticulous record keeping skills to good use and created a ‘Player Profile’ sheet for every bowler of West Toowoomba Club who has won a competition or served on a committee. From Doug’s own records, it can easily be seen that he also made considerable contributions to the sport of bowls on the green itself. He contributed to championship wins a total of 50 times, amongst those wins were six Club Singles, six Club Pairs and several Champion of Champion wins. What a champ!

Does your club have an unsung hero like Doug?

Coaching Courses

Doug Young

Another great day last month at Nambour with SCD Coaches and Umpires with 22 participants on the Fundamentals Of Bowls by Eric “Ecka” Tomsene

SCD Coaches and Umpires with 14 participants recently visited Maleny Bowls Club for Fundamentals of Bowls by Eric “Ecka” Tomsene

Coaching with BQ Coaching Committee

Bowls delivery movement

By Alan Thorp

In this article, we will look at the motor program in which our brain controls our movements. We will cover a series of sub-routines organised into the correct sequence to perform a movement. This is stored in the long-term memory and retrieved when we need to perform the skill.

For example, the motor program for a cricket shot stores the sub-routines in this correct order: stance, grip, feet placement, backswing and follow through.

In bowls, the sub-routine is feet placement, grip, stance, bend, step (or step, bend) and deliver. As you can see, there is not much difference between the two sports.

When a coach teaches a skill, they use either explicit or implicit learning approaches. I’m going to use the explicit method to explain not only each point in the sub-routine, but the variables associated within each.

Let’s start with the feet

As in the case of all sports involving forward motion of the body, the start off position of the feet is critical. Obviously, they should be in such a position that the body is balanced, so easy movement towards the focus point, on the aiming line, can be attained.

There are various positions recommended by coaches and others just for personal comfort. The easiest is to place both feet parallel to one another facing the aiming line. Another is having the step out foot facing the bowling line with the back foot turned away to the side. This creates a more stable platform for a number of people. The position of the feet on the mat should be consistent once the correct angle has been made.

The Grip of the Bowl

As with any sporting device, the grip should be comfortable and relaxed without having any tension that tightens the muscles throughout the arm and shoulder. The bowl should be positioned in the hand as straight as possible with the arm to allow projection on to the centre of the running surface. This allows for improved consistency.

The Stance

With your stance, we have to make sure we are as upright as possible and as balanced as possible to allow easy forward motion of the body. Different body types allow for a variety of positions but we need to stick to being as natural as possible.

The Bend

This is required to lower the body to a level to allow for the release of the bowl as close as possible to the ground. This can be done as the arm goes back during the process of stepping forward, or after the step has been performed and the body has become balanced and stable.

The Step

This should be a natural, positive step towards the line you wish your bowl to travel. It helps if you land on your heel and allow the body weight to transfer to the balls of your feet. Your body should be balanced and stable as your arm comes forward as close to the body as possible.

The Delivery

A controlled delivery action is very important. To help with timing and rhythm, the arm should pass the body on the backswing prior to stepping. The stepping out of the foot should be complete and the body is now balanced and stable prior to the arm coming forward. The bowl should be released at the bottom of the swing and below the level of the eyes.

The arm is important. It should be faced towards the bowling line, bent slightly at about waist height and beside the body to allow a straight backswing. The distance it goes back is an individual thing; however, it needs to be long enough to allow the body to be in the required position i.e. balanced and stable before it commences coming forward. The arm should continue parallel to the body and finish directly facing the delivery focus point.

Now let’s use all the relevant parts of each sub-routine to develop your own motor program. Have a technique that is simple and allows all muscles and body parts to perform the task of a perfect delivery. Good luck.

Seventeen Sunshine Coast District coaches and umpires recently visited Yandina Bowls Club for a day of skills. BQ Coach Eric “Ecka” Tomsene demonstrates the use of a bowls chute.

Importance of communication:

The purposes of communication are persuasion, evaluation, information, motivation and problem solving.

ECKA’S TIP