August 2020

AUGUST 2020

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CONTENTS

Cover The Nelson family are high in both state and national rankings.

Volume 43 Issue 7

10 – Nelson family on a roll!

16 – On the green again

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YUNGABURRA’S NEW GREEN

15 – New Jack Attack

26 – Flashback

14 NEW ABBA COACH ANNOUNCED

A new needle-punched carpet green for Yungaburra

A new national coach for Australian Blind Bowlers team

18 GETTING TO KNOW BQ

20 THE IMPORTANCE OF ROLES IN CLUBS

Meet BQ Board member Colleen Ryan

RBM Lesley Bates discusses the types of roles in your club

21 INNISFAIL FOURS

34 Coaching

Innisfail’s Lightning Fours tournament

Coach Mal discusses ways members can work together as a team

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The first ever event for women was introduced with a Triples tournament. It was won by the Zimbabwe team, with Australian in second place and England taking the third.

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From the President

with BQ’s Peter Williamson

In this month’s issue, I would like to take a look at the term ‘natural justice’. Clubs and districts around the State may be forced to conduct disciplinary proceedings when the occasion arises and it is of the utmost importance to ensure that these matters are held fairly and impartially.

John Mullins from Mullins Lawyers has written an excellent piece* on how clubs and districts should proceed when handling these matters and I would like to share it with you. Please read the article below.

Natural justice may not be that natural, but it is certainly not difficult. Two words that are used extensively and often misused in disciplinary matters, are the words “natural justice”. To further confuse this there are other words used to attempt to make those words easier to understand, such as procedural fairness.

John Forbes in his book “Justice in Tribunals” when talking about natural justice said this “The expression is apt to create real or pretended confusion. In the common law sense, it does not mean anything so lofty as ideal justice or a perfect answer to every litigant’s complaint or simply a result that satisfies a party. It is a high-sounding name for a relatively novice goal of fair procedure”.

There are circumstances in which a person is entitled to natural justice. One of those circumstances is where a person is facing a disciplinary tribunal. In that context, you would presume natural justice will apply.

It is possible however that natural justice may be specifically excluded, but in the context of sport, this is highly unlikely to be the case. The key elements of natural justice are as follows: •

That the person charged with the offence has the right to know what they have allegedly done. To comply with this obligation, it is necessary for not only the rule which has been breached to be quoted, but also the person is entitled to know the particulars of what they allegedly have done.

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The tribunal must not be biased. This is often where natural justice fails in that the tribunal is biased. Often some excuse is used to justify persons who have prejudged the matter sitting in the determination of the matter.

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The person is entitled to be heard in their own defence. A reasonable opportunity needs to be given to the person and where there is a reasonable explanation adjournment should be given to fully allow a person the opportunity to be heard.

There are a couple of other issues which are not strictly principles of natural justice but lead to the provision of natural justice.

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The right of the person charged to receive all of the material which has been provided to the tribunal in sufficient time to enable them to consider the material to enable appropriate submissions to be made and potentially conflicting evidence to be provided.

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It is often considered that the right to be legally represented is a right of natural justice. That is not the case. Often rules of organisations in fact strictly prohibit the right to be legally represented before the tribunal. Tribunals should act fairly in that regard in all of the circumstances and consider the ability of the person to represent themselves, particularly in matters which have serious consequences. I think careful consideration needs to be given as to whether a person should be allowed to be represented by competent counsel.

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There is a requirement to reach a reasoned and unbiased decision. Unless the rules of the organisation provide, there is no strict obligation for the tribunal to provide reasons.

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The final matter is a requirement that if there are rights of appeal from the tribunal, that the respondent is notified of those appeal rights.

Providing natural justice is remarkably simple. Parties just need to follow these principles and act fairly and reasonably.

For further reading on this topic, the best publication is Forbes’ book Justice in Tribunals.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I would encourage all stakeholders involved in the disciplinary process to review the recommended reading material to enhance their knowledge on the issue to aid them in hopefully securing a fair outcome for all in future proceedings.

Peter Williamson

*The content of this publication is for reference purposes only. It is current at the date of publication. This content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be obtained before taking any action based on this publication.

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Yungaburra’s new green Members were thrilled to play on Yungaburra Bowls Club’s recently completed new needle-punch carpet green on July, 17. The club’s renovated surface is a big upgrade from their previous green which was showing its age.

The project was completed in under two weeks, Yungaburra member Bill Prien, who supervised the green renovation, says he is pleased with the result and believes the club’s members are happy too.

“The previous green was over 12-years-old, it had no drainage underneath it and it had developed into a bad playing surface,” Prien said.

“We had planned to replace it before the coronavirus pandemic, but it just so happened we could start doing it last month.

“Everyone is pleased with the new green, and we’re looking forward to being able to spend more time on it.”

Prien says the club plans to get a grant to install a roof over the green either later this year or sometime in 2021.

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CEO REPORT with BQ’s Brett Wilkie COVID-19

BQ EVENTS UPDATE

In a great show of support to clubs, the Bowls Queensland Board has offered five months of affiliation fee relief to all clubs due to the effects of COVID-19 club closures. This is the highest amount of relief offered by any State or Territory in Australia and will also be matched by Bowls Australia for their component.

Come and Try Month With clubs shut for a period of time I believe now is a great time to start planning for a “Come and Try” day at your club.

This could be called a range of names that suits your local area and would attract people to your club to try bowls – Bring a friend or relative day, Open Day, Try Bowls Day, Barefoot Bowls Family Day?

The announcement of stage 3 “easing of restrictions” by the QLD Government was welcomed for QLD Bowls Clubs with many clubs only just starting to re-open.

This included a resumption of sporting activity including competition when following a COVID Safe Industry Plan. Amendments to the Outdoor Team Sport Industry COVID Safe Plan were submitted to the QLD Government and approved by the Chief Health Officer (CHO). This allowed clubs to recommence social bowls and club championships on all rinks with up to eight players on each rink.

Being able to utilise all rinks allowed clubs to accommodate more players than previous restrictions, enabling them to welcome back many of their members who enjoy the competitive side of the game.

Some restrictions are still in place though with clubs needing to follow relevant health guidelines and directives including 1.5 metre social distancing, sanitation and hygiene requirements. Contact tracing information (attendance register) must be kept for all participants, officials, spectators and anyone else who attends the competitions, social activity, training and roll ups during stage 3. Participants need to avoid interactions including team huddles, handshakes and high fives.

More people are also allowed inside the club including being able to play the pokies, clubs will now be able to start trying to recoup revenue lost during the lockdown.

Clubs QLD along with the QLD Hotels Association and the RSL & Services Clubs Association have also updated their Industry COVID Safe Plan for the inside operations of clubs which was approved by the CHO. Thank you to all districts, clubs and their members for being patient during this staged return to play. As we are still not back to normal, clubs and members need to stay vigilant and make sure they adhere to QLD Health directives.

It is important that club members help spread the word with their family and friends to get them along to try the game and support their local bowls club. Bowls Queensland can offer assistance with flyers and promotional material, contact BQ for more info and start planning your day now!

State Championships: 12–25 Oct 2020 Entries have been reopened for this event and close on 17 August. This event will be played at Gold Coast Clubs with the finals being held at Paradise Point Bowls Club. Thank you to Major Events Gold Coast and Paradise Point for their support of this event.

State Multi Disability Championships: 27–30 Oct 2020 This will be played at Chermside Bowls Club. Entries are now open and close on 14 September.

Bowls Queensland Committees: 1.7.20 – 30.6.21 Congratulations and thank you to the newly appointed Bowls Queensland Committees for volunteering their time to Queensland Bowls.

Umpires’ Committee: John Kirkpatrick (Coordinator), Joan Brotherton, Jessie Cannon, Barry Ashby, Christopher Berry, Trevor Govey.

Coaching Committee: Alan Thorp (Coordinator), Dennis O’Toole, Eric Tomsene, Felix Purcell, Malcolm Mackney, Jacqueline Hineman.

Match Committee: Ron Somerville (Coordinator), Helen Doherty, Jim See, John De Erneste, Linda Morish, Denis Kirkman.

Selection Committee: Christina Pavlov (Coordinator), Ron Mitchell, Maria Rigby, John Newell, Brad Harris, Gary Costigan.

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NELSON BOYS

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The brothers Nelson ruled the roost in this year’s official Bowls Australia rankings, Kane Nelson, aged 15, and his 22-year-old brother Jacob took out Queensland’s top two spots as well as the second and fourth spots in the national table.

Their Dad, Greg, was also not far behind as he finished as the 10th top-ranked bowler in the State.

The sports-mad brothers are thrilled with the result, although Jacob says being a runner-up to his kid brother grieves him just a bit.

“I’m not going to lie, it stings a little bit that my younger brother has beaten me!” Jacob said.

“I’m really really pleased with the result I got, but it feels like I just dropped short at the end of the day because I played Peter Taylor who finished number one in one of the ranked events.

“He actually pipped me and it could have changed the rankings a little bit and it was really close, but I’m really happy with the result.”

While Jacob is proud of Kane’s achievements, he is understandably smarting just a bit, as like most brothers they are incredibly competitive with each other.

“Kane’s probably the most competitive out of the two of us I reckon, but we’re both pretty competitive and it probably helps keep us on our toes,” Jacob says.

“It’s not just the bowls, we play a little bit of ping pong outside as well and that can get pretty feisty sometimes.

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table “When we play any sort of sport, we’re pretty competitive..”

The brothers have been bowling from a young age, their Dad introduced Jacob to the sport at the age of eight, Kane later followed his brother into the sport at the age of four.

While the rivalry may be rife between them, Jacob concedes that his brother is the top dog when it comes to bowls.

“Kane’s definitely the best, he puts in the most hard work and effort out of everyone in the family, he puts in so much time, and he deserves everything he gets,” Jacob says.

“I’ve been lucky enough to just be able to tag along with him.

“Dad’s been the same this year with his ranking scraping into the top 10 for Queensland.

“He’s worked really hard along with Kane, they’ve put in a lot of practice and I’ve just been lucky to be along for the ride.”

Kane remains humble about his achievements and says he enjoys being able to play with his family.

“It’s a good feeling to be ranked number one in Queensland, but it’s just good to be able to play with my brother and have success with him there as well,” Kane said.

All three have played at Belmont Services Bowls Club since 2016 and this year they are looking forward to getting back into competitive games after the lockdown.

When they were not on the green, Jacob has continued to study his university degree in forensic science online, while Kane has been schooling from home.

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“Kane had really been enjoying the lockdown as he’s not the biggest fan of school!” Jacob says.

bowling widow, which I suppose she is! But she’s always there to support us in the finals, which is great.

While he may have a few more years of school left to do, Kane is already looking towards life outside of it, and he hopes to find work as a bowls coordinator at a big club when he finishes, so he can merge his passion for bowls with a career.

“I’m just incredibly proud of my two boys and I look forward to many more years of bowls together with them.”

“I love the social part of bowls and being able to mix with people from all ages and being able to make good friends through it,” Kane says.

“It was a bit of a shock really, but we play as a team, and we know each other’s game inside out which really helps,” Greg said.

“It’s just a really enjoyable sport, I also think that the social element of bowls is really good to help you in the real world as everyone should be able to communicate with people from all different walks of life and you can learn a fair bit from the older generations.”

“It’s the compatibility, we all get along really well so that helps in a big way.”

Their Dad, Greg, says he has been thrilled by the results achieved by his sons this year and could not be prouder of what they have both achieved.

“I’m so proud and I’ve always been proud of the boys, but to have them finish number one and two in Queensland is just fantastic,” Greg said.

“Kane told me before the year had started, that his goal was to be number one this year.

“So he and I just go out and practice for hours on end and just practice, practice, practice and I’m just really proud of what he and Jacob have achieved.

“It’s great to be able to share this with my sons, we’re a real bowling household and my wife says she’s a

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Greg was also thrilled with his ranking this year but had not expected to do so well.

All three boys are looking forward to the pennant season now, they want to help Belmont bring home the Division 1 pennant flag this year as the club has not secured it in over 35 years.

This year the Nelsons believe they are in with a shot at the 2020 title as their club has a solid roster of new players who have joined the club and are all keen to tackle the challenge.

As the number one ranked player in the state, Kane says his advice for younger bowlers is to focus on enjoying the game and training hard.

“I think the best advice is to make sure that you enjoy the sport and not just taking it super seriously all of the time, obviously putting in some hard work and dedication if you want to get to the top,” Kane says.

“I really think you need to make sure you enjoy everything you’re doing while you play and to try and make good friends.”

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NATIONAL COACH APPOINTED FOR BLIND BOWLERS TEAM The Australian Blind Bowlers Association have announced the appointment of Jim Merrick as National Coach of the Australian Blind Bowlers Team.

Merrick is the current Board Chairman at Club Helensvale and has been a certified coach for around 10 years. He originally became involved in coaching bowlers to use the Bowling Arm. A former Chairman of Bowls Gold Coast Tweed Coaching Committee, he travelled to many clubs where he held coaching seminars and clinics for around 350 bowlers.

Merrick is a former member of the Arm Bowlers National Squad and a former National Team Coach for the Arm Bowlers.

He is now committed to supporting blind and vision impaired bowlers selected, or seeking selection, for the National Team to play at their very best level.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR HALL OF FAME AWARDS Bowls Australia has opened nominations for the sport’s national Hall of Fame and Awards Night, and are calling on the public to recognise individuals who may be eligible.

Due to COVID-19, the prestigious function will be staged as a ‘virtual event’ for the first time this year, occurring via a video through BA’s social media platform/s, rather than an in-person ceremony, on the evening of Thursday, November 19. 12 awards will be bestowed this year, including the new Community Service Award, which aims to recognise clubs that have considerably contributed to their community through an initiative, project or program.

The Hall of Fame component, usually staged every second year alongside the Awards Night, will be incorporated annually from 2020, allowing more of the sport’s most distinguished individuals to be inducted or elevated to Legend status. Nominations for the Hall of Fame are open indefinitely, but must be submitted by midnight on Friday, August 28 to be eligible to be judged for the 2020 event. Visit the Bowls Australia website (bowls.com.au) for more information.

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NEW JACK ATTACK!

JACK ATTACK LITE & JACK ATTACK PLUS

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Bowls Australia has unveiled extensions to the Jack Attack program, with clubs set to benefit from limited ‘Jack Attack Lite’ and ‘Jack Attack Plus’ promotions, as part of Bowls Australia’s COVID-19 Return to Bowls Plan.

Jack Attack is the fun and fast-paced format of bowls, aimed at encouraging new participation in the sport, with games completed in just over an hour.

There are already over 245 clubs licenced to play Jack Attack, with the new offerings announced last week encouraging other clubs to get involved for the first time or host further Jack Attack programs.

A limited number of clubs will be offered a free Jack Attack licence for a trial period through the new Jack Attack Lite promotion; 50 Clubs that apply will benefit from this offer, which includes valuable support from local Regional Bowls Managers to help get programs running.

Clubs with an existing Jack Attack licence will be offered extra incentives through a new Jack Attack Plus offering, which is also being launched today; the Plus offering includes a range of promotional material, the provision of payments for Jack Attack co-ordinators and incentives such as funding for barbecues, clothing and trophies.

More details about the Jack Attack Lite and Plus offerings, including online application forms, can be found on the Bowls Australia Website Jack Attack page.

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Roll ups resume at Rockhampton Story by Rod (Kiwi) Gardiner (Rockhampton Bowls Club)

Twenty five members took advantage of roll ups resuming at Rockhampton Bowls Club. Due to COVID-19 restrictions it has not been an easy process with hygiene protocols at the top of the list.

So thanks in particular to Peter Lawton for coordinating the restart.

The roll ups also have to be monitored, so thanks to the other volunteers who have offered their time to oversee the sessions.

I myself had a roll up on Sunday morning with Syd O’Sing. I suggested I might be a bit rusty, Syd suggested (jokingly, I think) it was just like riding a bike.

Thankfully the wheels didn’t fall off so if you want to get back on the bike (rink) just ring Peter Lawton on 0409 499 216 and book a spot.

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Lowood makes the most of shutdown Story by Vicki Cameron (Lowood and District Memorial Bowls Club Inc)

Rocky’s Victoria Park is buzzing Victoria Park Bowls Club has made some improvements, such as painting the club sign and installing new awning shades along the front of the clubhouse. The lockdown has been a time for helping each other, and the club would like to extend a big thank you to the Diggers Memorial Bowls Club for allowing them to store their keg beer in the cold room over the shutdown. Thanks also to club member Tony Lowry who transported the kegs to and from Diggers.

Jan Knox is pictured below enjoying being back on the green after a four month break.

Thanks to a grant from Sport Australia the lights over the green have been upgraded and a new spectator and player area which includes a children’s play space has proved popular. This area received its finishing touches just prior to the Covid shutdown.

The club received approval of its application for a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund on the day of shutdown! The grant allowed for a brand new stainless steel kitchen with an adjoining storeroom to be completed and ready for use when the club reopened.

Shut down time was also utilised with the painting of the club inside and out and with building works enabling direct access to the toilets from the outside.

Fingers crossed that Covid restrictions continue to be eased to allow the club to make maximum use of the improvements.

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Getting to know BQ: Paradise Point’s Colleen Ryan has been a bowls fanatic since being introduced to the sport in 1996 by her husband Ben who took her to try bowls at Burleigh Heads Bowls Club, which was just a short walk from their house at the time.

Colleen was always a big fan of sports and had been an avid golfer in New Zealand where she had won several championships, before her and her husband retired and relocated to the Gold Coast where Colleen went on to win a few more golfing events.

Colleen had previously played indoor bowls with a family team composed of Colleen’s father, two brothers and herself where they had done well, before that she had competed in tennis, netball and table tennis.

Colleen says she dedicates so much of her time to bowls because she enjoys working and meeting with bowlers from around the state.

“I like the organisational side of working with Bowls Queensland, but I really enjoy the company and the people,” Colleen says.

“The thing about sportspeople is that they are sort of a different kettle of fish and I’ve just enjoyed what I’ve been doing.”

While she enjoys the role of being a director on Bowls Queensland’s board, she says it does come with its own set of challenges.

“The biggest challenge is trying to make everyone happy, we’ve got to look after everyone,” Colleen says.

In New Zealand, Colleen and her husband owned a key cutting and engraving business and following that she managed a security firm.

“There are big clubs and there are small clubs, but I think they should all be treated equally and I think that’s the name of the game really, it’s just about looking after one another.

When Colleen first took up bowls, her initial coach said that they struggled to train her as she was naturally lefthanded.

“A good board member is for everyone, not just your club or district, we’ve got to look after the whole State.

“My coach said they couldn’t teach a left-hander, so I said I’d play right-handed instead,” Colleen said.

“I played right-handed until I went into a squad, and they changed me back to playing left-handed, as they said it was better for me to just play naturally!”

At Burleigh, Colleen helped out in the games room for a while before moving to Club Helensvale with her husband, while at Helensvale she became a selector and later joined the district committee in 2006.

While working with the Gold Coast-Tweed District, Colleen moved from the match committee to become junior vice president of the GCTDLBA, before later becoming the senior vice and then president of the district in 2009.

Colleen was approached by Bowls Queensland to see if she would be interested in joining the match committee to help out which she obliged, she held this position for five years before taking on the role of match coordinator.

After her stint with the Bowls Queensland match committee, a position opened up on the board for BQ as a director, which is the position she holds now.

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“It’s all about helping the State and helping people throughout and that’s what I’ve enjoyed.

“I get quite a few phone calls from people from different districts asking for my opinion and things like that, I like meeting different people and trying to help people as much as I can.”

At Paradise Point, Colleen is an umpire as well as the club’s umpire coordinator. When it comes to volunteering, Colleen encourages others to give it a go as the sport needs volunteers to help it run.

“People need help, help them,” Colleen says. “Volunteers today are very hard to come by, but it’s rewarding to do.

“People have said to me ‘oh you’ve been doing it a long time’ and I always say you only get out of it what you put into it.

“The thing is as well, it has helped me since I lost my husband and daughter and I think it works both ways as it has given me something to do to take my mind off of things.”

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Colleen says the role has given her plenty of great experiences too, and she cherishes the time she gets to spend travelling around the State and the people she meets.

“I love going into the country towns, they are my favourite places to visit,” she said.

“They’re just a totally different group of people, sportsmanship wise or whatever, I just love the country and country people, they’re just there to be friends with you and they’re there for the fun of the sport.

“It’s a different atmosphere, and they’re just fun people.”

Colleen encourages anyone who is considering putting their hand up for a volunteering role to do so as she believes they will not regret the experience.

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The importance of roles within a club

By Lesley Bates

Bowls Queensland has released a manual for clubs regarding the responsibilities and duties of positions within a club to ensure the correct procedures are in place to comply with the legal responsibilities and assist with the efficient running of a club.

I have been on some excellent club committees but it can be hard work to secure replacements when these positions become vacant. Sometimes, the reason for a club closing is because the following compulsory executive positions to maintain incorporation could not be filled: • •

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President (or chairperson) runs meetings and usually represents the organisation at public events Treasurer (or financial officer) deals with the financial affairs of the organisation, however the financial affairs of the organisation is the responsibility of all committee members Secretary reports to Office of Fair Trading, organises meetings, deals with documents and maintains records of the association. The secretary does not need to be a member of the association or management committee (although they can be).

Of course there are lots of other positions on a board, however a club can still function legally with only these three executive positions filled.

This Bowls Queensland manual should be circulated to club members as many are afraid to put their hands up for positions because they are uncertain of the duties, time involved and responsibilities.

Another important position is the club delegate that attends district meetings. They must be financial members and can only represent one club at a meeting. In the event of a delegate from any club not being able to attend a meeting, the Secretary of that club may appoint in writing, any financial member of the club or another club to act as a proxy.

The club delegate’s duties are to consult with the club prior to attending the meeting, prepare and present any concerns the club wants to raise, submit club proposals, vote on any proposals, take notes and submit a written report to share with the club soon after the meeting.

Many people do not realise the importance of a district committee. Anyone wishing to sit in at their meetings are welcome as an observer to see what important work they do for their clubs. They organise coaching and umpire courses, the running of district level games, yearly events calendars, consult with Bowls Queensland, organise interstate travel, managers, coaches, teams, accommodation and gain grants for items such as umpire kits, course costs, Rookie Roller Kits that save money and are of benefit to every club.

I recently had the pleasure of being invited by the North Queensland District Men’s Bowls Association to attend their forums in three different regional areas within the district.

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Development with Lesley, Wade and Micheal

Lesley

Wade

Micheal

The main topics of the forums were: 1. The restructure of games (pennants, single champion of champions that lead to higher levels such as state, national or world events plus the Dunn Cup and other games that are played out at district level).

2. The encouragment of clubs to run their special club days with the full support of the district. This is an excellent way to recoup some money that has been lost in recent times 3. An informative session on Stage 3 of the Covoid19 situation, governance requirements and an audit of what is being done correctly and what measures were needed for upgrading. These meeting have given the clubs the confidence and the tools to ensure that the club complied with State Sport and Recreation, Health Department, Office of Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing requirements.

Please enjoy being back at bowls but also think of all the work that is getting done behind the scenes that makes our sport fantastic. Offer your support, volunteer or become a committee member and a simple “thank you” goes along way too!

Don’t forget Bowls Australia’s Regional Bowls Managers Micheal Sorrensen, Wade Mutzelburg and myself are here to help so feel free to get in touch.

Pictured below: Suburban Bowling Club’s 2019 winning Dunn Cup Team L-R Ian Crichton (second), Bryan Roper (third), David Goode (skip), Bruce Maggs (lead) & Jeff Brease (reserve)

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Wade Mutzelburg 0429 442 818 wmutzelburg@bowls.com.au

RBM - SOUTH EAST QLD

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

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Innisfail’s Lightning Fours Story and photos by Maria Girgenti

Innisfail Bowls Club returned to almost normal play on Saturday, July 11 by staging a ‘Lightning Fours’ tournament which was open to bowlers from clubs across the North Queensland districts.

The annual event is usually held as two bowl triples, however, due to demand from the bowling fraternity, this was changed to a fours game to allow an extra 16 players on the green.

Club President Alf Strano adopted all guidelines as per the COVID Safe Plan during the tournament and was very pleased with the change in format from triples to fours.

Maisie Smith and Sue Morrison watch the head

“It was great to see a full green and everyone enjoying the atmosphere of the event. There were lots of smiles, laughter, chatter and some superb bowling,” Strano said.

Ben Cribbin (Cairns), Alf Siliato (Innisfail), Neil Morris (Innisfail) and Alf Strano (Innisfail) were tournament winners with 58 points.

Second place getters were Shane McInerney (South Johnstone), Brandon Smith (Babinda), Wayne Petrolis (Edge Hill) and Santo Raciti (South Johnstone) on 49 points.

In third place were Sam Pagano (Innisfail), Snow Clark (Innisfail), John Poplin (Edmonton) and Sergio Dalla Pozza (Innisfail) also on 49 points.

Below: Diana O'Brien and Bev Anderson in the next rink while Pam Anderson prepares to bowl, and Jan Edgerton waits her turn

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Louise Hoskins sends down a bowl while Dell Steve, Dian Catelan and Jan Dunn watch on

Umpire with Joan Brotherton How to reaccredit for a marker, measurer or national umpire As we have now been experiencing Stage 3 conditions that commenced from July 3, I hope that all members are enjoying being back on the green. To those who enjoy their competitive bowls, I hope that you have been able to compete in various competitions. Of course, we still have certain restrictions that need to be followed and these are important to enable all members to continue to be safe and well.

Last month I set out the details regarding what is required to be a marker, measurer or national umpire and I do hope that many of you are interested and have contacted your Club Secretary or District Umpire Committee.

Those that are due for reaccreditation prior to 31/12/2020 would have been advised in May that they have been given an exemption for reaccreditation until the 31/12/2020. Those officials that do have certificates that expire prior to 31/12/2020 should still apply for reaccreditation to enable the courses to be conducted early in 2021.

I will list below a brief outline of what is required for each component when reaccrediting. The exams will be “open book” and you are able to access your Law Book as the correct law numbers are required. Some questions relate to the Officiating Manual, therefore no law numbers are required here - only page numbers. Reaccreditation forms may be accessed from your Club Secretary, District Umpire Committee or under “Forms” on the Bowls Queensland (BQ) web site. An up-to-date Blue Card is also required.

MARKER 1. Complete the Reaccreditation as a Marker application form and return with payment to BQ. 2. Have your Club Secretary/President complete and return the Recognition of performance as an official form.

3. Answer the five questions relating to markers in Part 1 (questions 6 – 10).

4. Prior to undertaking the assessment, practice the marking tasks in preparation for Part 2 - On Green Assessment by an approved assessor.

5. Answer the three questions in Part 3 (Managing Self ).

6. Show the approved assessor you have the most current copy of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

7. Submit your signed Sport Australia Code of Ethics/Bowls Australia – Official’s Code of Behaviour form to the assessor.

MEASURER 1. Compete the Reaccreditation as a Measurer application form and return with payment to BQ. 2. Have your Club Secretary/President complete and return the Recognition of Performance as an official form.

3. Answer the five questions relating to Measuring in Part 1 (questions 11 – 15).

4. Answer the three questions in Part 3 (Managing Self ).

5. Prior to understanding the assessment, practice the measuring assessments in preparation for Part 4 - On Green Assessment by an approved assessor.

6. Show the approved assessor you have the most current copy of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

7. Submit your signed Sport Australia Code of Ethics/Bowls Australia – Official’s Code of Behaviour form to the assessor.

NATIONAL UMPIRE 1. Complete the Reaccreditation as an Umpire application form and return with payment to BQ. 2. Have your Club Secretary/President complete and return the Recognition of performance as an official form.

3. Answer all 15 questions in Part 1 (National Umpire x 5, Marker x 5 and Measurer x 5).

4. Prior to undertaking the assessment, practice the marking tasks in preparation for Part 2 – On Green Assessment by an assessor.

5. Answer the 3 questions in Part 3 (Managing Self ).

6. Prior to undertaking the assessment, practice the measuring assessments in preparation for Part 4 - On Green Assessment by an approved assessor.

7. Show the approved assessor you have the most current copy of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

8. Submit your signed Sport Australia Code of Ethics/Bowls Australia – Official’s Code of Behaviour form to the assessor.

We all know and appreciate that officiating is very important and, as we begin our journey back to normal, I do hope that all members that are due for reaccreditation will follow through with it and I wish you all the very best.

Take care and keep well.

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GRANTS TO WATCH - NOW AND IN THE FUTURE Keep an eye on government, your local council’s and sporting association’s websites to see when grants become available.

Bookmark these links so you have easy access to these websites when you are looking for grants.

Remember that your RBM is there to help with any questions about grant applications, so contact them for assistance.

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www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding

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www.grants.services.qld.gov.au/#/

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www.qra.qld.gov.au/QRRRF

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www.qcoss.org.au/grants/

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www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants

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What you need to know about the updates to the Industry COVID Safe Plan On 10 July 2020, in line with stage 3 easing of coronavirus restrictions a week earlier, the State Government approved amendments to the Industry COVID Safe Plan for Queensland Hotels & Clubs (Industry Plan).

Weddings, events and private functions

The information contained in this article is current at the time of publication. Please note that elements of the Industry Plan may change as restrictions continue to shift.

The Queensland Government has recently published an Industry COVID Safe Plan for Weddings. Noting that there is currently a maximum of 100 attendees at a wedding ceremony, this does not extend to a reception, provided that the venue complies with the four square metre rule, the 100 guest limit does not apply to receptions.

Overview of the Industry Plan

Managing queuing

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Businesses compliant with the Industry Plan are able to offer services to an increased number of patrons than allowed under the ordinary COVID-19 restrictions;

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In order to opt-in to the Industry Plan, businesses must follow and comply with all requirements of the Industry Plan and sign and date the Statement of Compliance on the Business Premises; and

It is important to keep in mind that venues are obligated to maintain a safe environment in and around their venues. This principle extends to implementing measures to manage patrons queued outside the Premises. Where possible, it is suggested that you remind patrons of the importance of physical distancing and to be realistic regarding wait times to avoid unnecessary queuing.

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The maximum number of patrons permitted in a venue is determined by the four square metre rule, unless the venue is smaller than 200m2, in which case one patron is allowed for every two square metres (up to a maximum of 50 patrons).

Self-service food tables & buffets Self-serve buffets remain prohibited under the Industry Plan, in line with the directions of the Chief Health Officer. This prohibition extends to most forms of communal food sharing, including the placing of table platters to be shared amongst diners.

Pool tables, darts and jukeboxes Communal recreation activities, such as the use of pool tables, dart boards and jukeboxes are permitted, provided their use is in compliance with the Industry Plan. Compliance calls for the encouragement of physical distancing and the installation of hygiene measures (such as hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes) in areas with frequently touched communal equipment.

Courtesy Buses The Industry Plan identifies Courtesy Transport Vehicles as a risk environment, but allows their use. The Industry Plan requires that: •

A record of all courtesy transport users is kept, with all users to sign the register;

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The passenger seat beside the driver must remain vacant to maintain appropriate physical distancing;

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Wherever practical, passengers spread out in the vehicle to maintain physical distancing where possible; and

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Signage be installed in the vehicle encouraging passengers to leave a gap between themselves and others where possible.

Gaming Rooms The Industry Plan includes a special checklist in relation to the operation of gaming facilities (including pokies, TAB and Keno).

The checklist deals with matters relating to

physical distancing (including separate entry and exit points, floor markings and physical barriers) as well as hygiene and cleaning matters. Close regard should be paid to these practices, specifically in relation to how patron interactions (such as at payout) are handled.

Tracing Information Compliance officers from the Office of Liquor and Gaming have commented that venues are becoming complacent in collecting mandatory contact details, as required by both the Industry Plan and the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Directions.

The fines for non-compliance with these obligations are severe and it is important that venues collect and keep contact information for all dine-in guests and staff (as well as those users of courtesy transport as outlined above) for 56 days. It is recommended that venues install signage to serve as a reminder to both staff and patrons of their obligations in relation to tracing information.

Although Queensland has had positive results to date, it is important that the club industry does not become complacent, and remains vigilant in following the Industry Plan, so as to avoid the types of outbreaks we have seen in other states. If you have any questions about what your venue needs to do in order to comply, please do not hesitate to call me on 07 3224 0353.

AUTHOR Matthew Bradford PARTNER

Flashback We take another look at the August Bowler issues from 40, 20, 10 and five years ago and reexamine some of the big moments in the State’s bowls history.

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DID YOU

KNOW?

The Bowler used to cost 50C!

Godbold recognised Mount Isa Services Club’s Keith Godbold travelled the vast distance between Mount Isa to the Gold Coast to take part in the Coast’s 31st Winter Carnival, the trip down proved to be a fruitful one for Godbold who received the Mayoral Perpetual trophy for his performance.

Godbold edged out Coparoo’s Cyril Hornick with 10 points collected from the Singles, Pairs and Fours to secure the trophy over Hornick who finished just one point behind them on nine points.

In addition to the trophy, Godbold secured a week’s free accommodation for two on the Gold Coast as well as return air travel for himself and his wife.

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This Month

40 Years Ago 1980 Smith wins again George Smith picked up the Chinchilla Bowls Club’s Open Singles Championship title once again, it was an impressive feat for the bowler who had already won the title four times prior over a six-year period.

By this point, Smith had secured the title no less than seven times in total.

Smith defeated Roy Cameron 31-22 in a game lasting 28 ends.

North Ipswich Ladies secure First Division Pennant The number one pennant flag in the 1980 Metropolitan women’s competition came under the possession of North Ipswich, the club prised it from the Sandgate Bowls Club who had held it for the four years previous.

North Ipswich raced away with the 1980 title beating another bayside club, Scarborough 108 to 80 in the final.

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Flashback Let’s go back to year 2000...

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2000

Australia triumphs over the Irish Australia once again showed why it is regarded as the best lawn bowling nation in the world, the Aussie contingent bested the Irish two tests to one in a hard-fought series at Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club.

Kelvin Kerkow and Rex Johnston won the opening pairs rubber by seven shots and Kerkow remained “in stunning form” as the lead and consistently put the Irish under pressure.

The victory brought an end to a run of losses against Ireland, including the 1998 and 1999 test between the two nations and the 1998 Commonwealth Games fours gold medal play-off.

MANLY’S MASSIVE WIN Manly won the QLBA First Division pennant after beating Geebung 61-55, after neither team had been a section winner the previous year.

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20 Years Ago 2000

Yeppoon starts a new chapter Yeppoon celebrated the opening of the new clubhouse after more than eight years of planning, development and effort.

The club received the keys to the new property in April, but the club was not officially opened until early July and members were thrilled to get straight onto the new greens.

Yeppoon opted to relocate the club to the new property on Old Rockhampton road after the club had determined it was unable to fit two fullsized greens on their older property, due to land restraints and council rezoning.

Leon’s persistence pays off Pine Rivers bowler Peter Leon won the Gold Coast-Tweed Winter Carnival blue riband singles at his 16th attempt at the title.

Leon beat Bruce Ballinger 25-21 in what he described as one of the most satisfying wins of his career.

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k c a b h s a l F Let’s go back to year 2010...

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2010

Queensland struggles against the Blues Queensland Juniors struggled to find the right gear against News South Wales in their annual interstate clash despite some great individual performances from the maroons at the Paradise Point Bowls Club.

The three-test series saw both sides share the spoils on day one, however, big wins for the Blues in the girls’ triples and pairs as well as the boy’s triples and fours frustrated Queensland’s run to force a draw in the first test.

Day two saw the Blues outfit come back more determined and took the second test win, the Maroons took to the green in test three with the hopes of salvaging their campaign but the Blues once again proved to be too strong and sealed QLD’s fate by securing the final test.

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10 Years Ago 2010

Jopson shows up the bookies Pine Rivers’ quiet achiever, Paul Jopson, secured his second Grand Prix title of 2010 beating Anothony Kiepe in the BCiB Queensland Open Men’s Singles.

Jopson claimed 11 straight shots in a whirlwind opening set against his opponent before Keipe could strike back with a rebuttal to add to his scoreboard on the sixth end, however, Jopson hit back again immediately to pick up another triple to secure the first set.

Kiepe managed to hold his ground in the second set to finish on 7-8 but Jopson was able to put the final nail in Kiepe’s coffin after winning the third set 4-0.

Casey and Wilkie chase a payday The Commonwealth Games teammates Mark Casey and Brett Wilkie were on the hunt for the big money scalps on the Queensland circuit with the duo eventually racking up wins at some of the state’s biggest tournaments.

Between them, the pair secured Mooloolaba’s Top Draw Fours, the Salisbury Super Bowl and the Tweed Heads’ Prestige Singles, but it was at the Salisbury Super Bowl where the two teammates collided.

Casey, who had been on a winning streak, was stopped in his tracks by Wilkie who sailed to a 31-21 victory to wrap up the game and the prize money on offer.

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k c a b h s a l F Let’s go back to year 2015...

Queensland reps announce retirement Darren Mullens, Anthony Kiepe and Anthony Fantini all announced their retirement from the Queensland stateside in the 2015 August issue of the Bowler, after a combined 47 years at the top of the sport.

All three players had amassed an impressive collection of gold and silver for the Maroons over the years.

Mullens and Fantini decided to make the final move from the state team to allow some new blood to move up the ranks, while Kiepe decided stated that he wished to resign while he was still at the top of his game.

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5 Years Ago 2015

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A sentimental win for NQ North Queensland celebrated their return to form in the hotly contested Bendigo Bank Shield, NQ sat at the top of the table following a dogged battle to retake the shield at Suburban Townsville.

NQ held off a determined finish by teams from Mackay and Atherton Tablelands, with Cairns and FNQ unable to win, as the competition built to a climax.

The 2015 champions drew their winning side from a combination of clubs in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen and Ingham.

Turn around in the Torres Thursday Island Bowls Club had been in dire straits before Russell Hubbard taking on the top job as the club’s president, Hubbard’s vision and drive helped turn the club around from the brink and in 2015 the club was able to field its first pennant teams in its 50-year history.

While the club was unsuccessful in its quest for pennant victory, both teams were thrilled to be a part of their club’s history!

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Coaching with BQ coaching committee

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Gibby

Ecka

Thorpy

Roles and Responsibilities of Members in a Fours Team

By Mal Mackney

Last month I wrote the part one of two articles looking at how a team works, the responsibilities of individual members and how they work together to make a successful team.

In this second and final article on this topic, we will focus on the third and skip position in a Fours’ team.

A team of four can be likened to a four-speed gearbox in a car. In a car, first gear is used to get the car moving, while second gear helps continue this forward momentum. Third gear propels the car to top speed and fourth gear maintains the forward momentum.

The skip is the driver of the team and has their hands on the steering wheel. As such, all team members must endeavour to follow the directions of the skip unconditionally without negative comments. The skip Junior State Championship 2020 Fours Gold must also always try to be positive and avoid negative/ Medal winners Kane Nelson, Nick Cahill, Kneeling Caysee Wilson & Corey Marshall derogatory comments and remember to use positive body language.

To achieve the best result for the team, each member must know and embrace their role in the team. No team member is any more important than any other member. SKIP To continue car analogy from the introduction to this article, the skip is the driver of the team. The skip does THIRD not necessarily have to be the best bowler in the team but The third continues the momentum generated by the MUST be the best “Person Manager”. The skip must also lead and second. He/she must also have a very good be proficient at all shots and be mentally prepared for any relationship with the skip and trust their calls and judgement at all times. The third will often have to play challenge: From drawing with the last bowl when 6, 7, or “blind” and as such must be proficient at playing around, even 8 down asking “What happened team?”, to rolling a bowl out, moving the jack to convert, driving to kill or any under, or through bowls and to play to hidden jacks or other shot required. bowls.

The skip must know his team members strengths and A good third is proficient at head reading and is able weaknesses and how to get the best out of each of person. to advise the skip of the situation and the shot that will Always try to be positive in all ways (verbal and body give the best possible outcome, always remembering language) when communicating with the team. the worst possible scenario. The third asks themselves In today’s environment with so many different bowls with “What shot will give the best percentage result?”. different lines, the skip MUST know the bowls each of his Taking all the above into account, it is important that the skip and third have a very good relationship and are team members use and the line these bowls take. both “on the same page” at all times during the game. A Be Prepared: chalk, personal equipment good third knows that the skip is in charge at all times Remember that there is no “I” in team and each member and, when asked will give advice, never calls a shot must work together for the best possible outcome for their unless the skip asks or the relationship allows this to happen. Remember, when the skip has just left the head team. he/she is very aware of the shot they are going to play.

An old saying: A good third turns up, gets up and shuts up!

The third is also responsible for declaring the head and It is vital you have awareness of the things you can control must be proficient in measuring and never be afraid to and things you cannot. Sound preparation is all about call the umpire. preparing yourself to control the controllables and limit Br Prepared: chalk, measure, personal equipment the influence of things you cannot control.

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OCTOBER is BQ statewide COME & TRY MONTH GET YOUR COMMUNITY IN THE GAME - AT YOUR CLUB! Give non-bowlers a chance to get more active and ‘Come & Try’ our sport!

Organise a ‘Get in the Game’ session at your club in October or any other month.

We’ll promote your event on our Facebook page and send you a customised "Starter Pack" that includes a ‘How To’ sheet, A4 posters and letter box drop leaflets.

Your local RBM will assist where possible.

It is not just up to Bowls QLD, clubs and districts - we need you!

Invite your non-bowling family and friends to come along and try our great sport!

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