MARCH 2021

MARCH 2021

THESE CENTENARIANS ARE A DYNAMIC BOWLS DUO TOUCHERS: A REFRESHER ON THE RULES

PLAYING BOWLS FOR 60 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG

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CONTENTS

Cover

Volume 44 Issue 2

6 – Launch of club promotions

DYNAMIC BOWLS DUO

TOUCHERS: A REFRESHER ON THE RULES

PLAYING BOWLS FOR 60 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG

YOUR COMMUNITY BOWL

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9 – Centenarians celebrate bowls achievements

29 – Bowls “awesome & alive” at Mapleton

14 – Bowling for 60 years

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Bowlers Joy and Percy Bassett are both centenarians CENTENARIANS ARE A

COMING UP: ANZAC president’s xii test

20 UMPIRE

Held at Manly Bowls Club in April with 12 players per team

Umpire Joan provides a refresher on some of the laws of bowls

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23 VALE PAUL HALLAM

REGISTERING JACK ATTACK

BA has updated the Jack Attack registration process

Ingham’s Paul Hallam sadly passed away last month

18 WHAT CAN YOUR RBM DO FOR YOU?

34 Coaching

Find out how your RBM can help your club

Coach Jacqui discusses the benefits of being a club coach

Editor: Jo Grey

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ANZAC TEST SERIES TO BE HELD APRIL 16-17

2019 The ANZAC Test Series commenced in 2014 to mark the centenary of the ANZAC legend. It commemorates the efforts of our soldiers over the past 100 years, since World War I started in 1914, with the centenary of ANZAC honoured in 2018. Due to the success of this series it has continued each year and will be held again at Manly Bowls Club in 2021.

The Bowls Queensland Presidents XII test side is a combination of Queensland’s aspiring, experienced and multidisability representatives, while the Defence team is comprised of the elite bowlers of the Australian Services Bowling Association.

Comprising of 12 players per team, it will be the best of three tests with three rinks of four players.

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From the President with BQ’s Peter Williamson Did you know lawn bowls is not just for retirees? We also want to welcome a new generation of bowlers including their children, who will become the lifeblood of the sport, their extended family and friends. Whether it is social or competition bowls, we need to be proactive in promoting our sport or just have the sport disappear, then one day see our club closed and become a derelict site. It is up to all of us to see this does not happen.

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The Queensland Bowler magazine is starting a new promotional section specifically for clubs to promote their services, events and tournaments. We recognise that traditional advertising can exceed a club’s budget, so we will be dedicating a section in the Bowler to club promotion with heavily discounted rates. Choose from:

The enhancement of female participation in our sport is becoming a priority for the get out get active communitybased activities over the coming years and will bring with it funding that clubs will be able to tap into.

Governance has been a large topic with clubs looking to update constitutions, and in some cases move towards merging ladies and men’s clubs into unified organisations for the betterment of their clubs, as well as decreasing

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NEW PROCESS FOR REGISTERING JACK ATTACK Clubs wishing to re-deliver Jack Attack in 2021 after a break do not need to ‘reactivate’ their licence, but there is a new process for submitting Jack Attack program details with Bowls Australia in place from February 1.

Rather than needing to write out an email, clubs should register their program through this link in order to receive their coordinator payments and have their program advertised on the BA website: bowls.com.au/jackattack/register-your-program/ To allow enough time for participant recruitment it is recommended that clubs register their program 8-10 weeks in advance, even if dates change as the program approaches.

As a Host Club, registering each Jack Attack program that your club delivers with BA is required to enable the following benefits: • • • •

Program listing on the BA website RBM support and program attendance Coordinator payments Program promotion through BA’s partnership with Just Play (metro programs only)

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CEO REPORT with BQ’s Brett Wilkie BQ Board and AGM Nominations have closed for the role of president and two board directors on the Bowls Queensland Board.

This year there will be a ballot for the President’s position after nominations were received from Peter Williamson (Belmont Services BC) and Helen Wood-Bradley (Darra Cementco BC). There is no ballot for the two directors’ positions as the only nominations received were from the incumbents, Brian Marshall and Geoff Osborne. The Bowls QLD AGM will be held on Wednesday March 17.

QLD State Championships The Board of Bowls Queensland have raised the prize money for the 2021 QLD State Championships to a record $50,000. Entries are now open for the Championships which will be held in the Gateway District from Tuesday 4 – Monday 17 May. Please note that this year’s event starts on a Tuesday and not Monday. The District Sides Championships will also be held in the Gateway District at Cleveland, Wynnum, Belmont Services, Manly and Logan City prior to the State Championships from 28 April – 1 May. World Bowls Championships The World Championships scheduled for September this year on the Gold Coast has been postponed once again due to the impacts of COVID. World Bowls and Bowls Australia are now looking at potential dates in 2022 for this event.

The World Champion of Champions The World Champion of Champions scheduled to be played in New Zealand during November has also been postponed by World Bowls/Bowls NZ. QLD Junior State Squad Thank you to SParms (Sun Protection Arm Sleeves) for donating $50 vouchers to all the players in the 2021 Junior State Squad to purchase some sun protection sleeves. www.sparms.com.au

ANZAC Test Series This event will be held at the Manly Bowls Club on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 April involving the BQ Presidents XII versus the Australian Defence Force Bowls Team.

QLD Multi Disability Championships This year’s event will be held in Mackay at the Souths Suburban and Mackay City Clubs from 19 – 22 July 2021. Thank you to Souths Suburban, Mackay City and the Mackay Regional Council for their support of this event. This event encompasses the four disability groups: QLD Blind Bowlers, QLD Deaf Bowlers, Lifestream (Intellectual) and Sporting Wheelies (Physical). Please contact Bowls QLD if you would like to join one of these groups or be classified.

Vale Carlo Campana OAM

Bowls Queensland are saddened to hear of the passing of Carlo Campana OAM. Carlo was on the BQ Selection Committee from 2001 to 2013, this included being the Coordinator from 2004 to 2013. He was a selector for the Gold Coast Tweed DBA for many years, Life Member and more recently their Co-Patron. He was awarded the honour of OAM in 2019 for his services to bowls and the BQ Distinguished Service Award in 2015.

I first met Carlo in Ballarat in the ‘80s when he played bowls with and against my dad, and then later playing against him myself. Our condolences to Carlo’s wife Betty, family and close friends. RIP Carlo.

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Centenarians Joy & Percy Meet Joy and Percy Bassett who have both celebrated their 100th birthday. Joy was born in 1919, Percy in 1920 and these centenarians have an impressive collection of bowls titles and achievements.

Joy has been described by her bowls friends as being lethal on short ends and competitive on the green. Bowlers who played against them in their day had nothing but praise for the pair. Joy wore her badges proudly on her hat and dress and Percy wore his on his State blazer.

Percy started playing bowls at Sandgate Bowls Club in 1956 at age 36 and Joy joined the club in 1958. Percy remembers the club needing more players as club had new greens so he decided to take up the sport. He was involved with running of club initially, then he says “bowls got in his blood”.

Joy had 50 years continuous membership until 2008, when the duo were both awarded life membership. They lived opposite Sandgate Bowls Club and say it was like their backyard.

Joy is one of 10 children, who were all very sporty and excelled in tennis, golf and cricket.

No stranger to bowls, Joy’s parents were avid bowlers at Redcliffe Bowls Club. Joy’s mother, Olga Walther, was a bowler from 1956 to 1979 and received her Super Veterans (80 years) badge.

She also won a number of club championships including A-Singles in 1957. Two of Joy’s sisters and a brother also played bowls at a high level.

When Joy injured her leg playing tennis, she took up bowls and ended up as president.

The Sandgate women had not won a pennant badge for 40 years until 1975 when Joy was president. This was the start of a new era for the ladies, they won 16 times over the next 21 years, as well as taking the runner up spot a few times.

Percy & Joy Bassett

They were referred to as “That Sandgate Mob” by their opponents. The women attributed their winning streak to “concentration, good temperament and a little luck, never giving in, keep going and never throw in the towel”.

It was reported at the time that their pennant record was one of the most remarkable in Queensland bowls. Joy skipped a pennant team every year except for the one year after suffering a hand injury.

Joy has Meritorious Award badge she received from Sandgate Bowls Club, plus was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for 50 years of continuous membership from the ladies club. Recognised and well-known in their community, Percy featured in the Sandgate 75th Anniversary Booklet under the Players of Note section, as well as in the Sandgate Centenary Book published in 2014. They moved from Sandgate to Perigian Springs on the Sunshine March 2021 queensland bowler 9

Joy’s achievements

Coast in 2014 into a retirement village where today they still live in their own unit.

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1971 State Singles runner-up

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1975 Ladies Australian Fours winner

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1977 Ladies Australian Fours runner-up

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Club Singles winner 1964/66/68/70/93

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Club Pairs winner 1969/70/75/89/90

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Club Triples winner 1962/68/69/72/73/93/96/97

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Club Fours 1960/68/69/72/76/92/94

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Achieved 16 1st Division Pennant flags. Winners in 1975 /76/77/78/79/83/84/85/86/87/88/91/92/94/95/98

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Veterans Fours winner 1996/98/99

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Twamley Fours winner 1978/94/99

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Masters titles in Fours, Pairs and Triples 1972/73/74/75/78/81/88/94

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Earned 12 Metropolitan Badges 1983-1985

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President of Sandgate 1975/76

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Recipient of BQ Meritorious Award from Sandgate

In closing, when asked what advice the couple had for today’s bowlers, Percy said “keep trying” and Joy suggested playing more draw bowls.

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Appeared on front cover of Bowler magazine in 1979 and 1998 (Joy draped in flag)

Joy’s badges

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2008 became Life Member of Sandgate

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Represented Queensland in interstate events

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Represented Australia at the World Master Games in 1994

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Five QLBA Representative Badges

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Novice Singles winner in 1956, his first year of bowls

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1968 State Pairs Winner

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Life Member since 2008

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Club Singles winner 1960/67/72

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Club Pairs winner 1965/68/69

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Club Fours winner 1964/65/66/70

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Club Triples winner 1975

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Achieved three 1st Division Pennant flags 1962/88/89.

The first time Sandgate won Men’s 1st Division Pennant was in 1962

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Earned two Metropolitan Badges in 1971/75

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Won many Masters events at different venues

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President of Sandgate 1985/86

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Represented Queensland in interstate events

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Appeared on front cover of Bowler magazine in 1979

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2008 became Life Member of Sandgate

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Both Joy and Percy were very respected, well known and well liked at their club, and not just for their bowling achievements.

Percy’s favourite memory was being asked to lead for the then World Champion, Glen Bisteo, in an exhibition match against the NSW Prs champions at Burleigh Heads Bowls Club.

Both Joy and Percy think that playing bowls today is very different to when they played. They only ever played with black, wide-drawing bowls and think that the game played now doesn’t require the same drawing skill.

Joy (left) on cover of the Queensland Bowler magazine in August 1998

Percy and Joy celebrating Joy’s 100th in 2019

RQBA Bowler (now Queensland Bowler) cover from September, 1979. Percy and Joy 2nd & 3rd from left

Percy in action at a State semi final

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Bowling for 60 years

Kevin Sainsbury Contributors: Denis Hancock and Jace Sainsbury

Kevin Sainsbury is a member and immediate past president of the Hervey Bay Bowls Club. In 2020, Kevin achieved a remarkable feat – 60 years of bowling. Kev celebrated the day with a large bash and bowls at the club with the many friends he has made over the years of bowling.

Kevin tells his story in his own words: The year was 1960. My wife, Unity, and I had just started a family and we frequently visited her family, who lived out of town. One day my father-in-law said to me, “You don’t want to be sitting around all day with two women. How about a game of bowls?” So, down to the Eidsvold Bowls Club we went for a game.

During the first few years I only played every two or three weeks to have an afternoon out and a few beers. Then, in the 1970s I decided to take the game seriously and I started to win some competitions. From then on, I was hooked.

At Eidsvold I won the club singles five times, pairs six times and the triples once. At district level (Central and Upper Burnett District), I won the singles championship twice, pairs once and was singles Champion of Champions twice.

Competition starting dropping off in Eidsvold around this time, so I joined the Mundubbera Bowls Club, 22 miles south. I won the singles championships at both clubs in the same year. That caused quite a stir.

At Mundubbera Club I won the singles championships three times, was three times pairs champion, three times triples champion and three times fours champion.

I also won the Hervey Bay Master Pairs with Kev Burns. At that time it was a three-day carnival. The top four after the 14 queensland bowler March 2021

first two days played off in the finals on the third day. Our first game was against Rob Parella and partner who beat us by four shots. That was the only game we lost in the carnival. In the first round of the final, the two Kevs combined well to win. We did not know our opposition in the final. After five or six ends we were 9-1 down. There was a good crowd of spectators until about half of them left at that point. It was about then that the other skip, Tom Truman, told me about his recent win, the State Singles. That put a different outlook on the game. At the change of ends I told Kev Burns who we were playing and said that we have to go up a gear.

We gained ground over the next six ends and were only a couple behind. Nip and tuck to the 20th end where we levelled the score. We were holding two shots on the last end, so I put my last bowl about seven feet behind. Sure enough, Tom picked up the kitty only to push it back to my bowl. Game over to us.

In 1990 my wife, Unity, and I decided to retire to Hervey Bay. We bought a little material and hobby shop in the Bay which she still runs. My weekends were tied up running to and fro between Eidsvold and Hervey Bay, so I didn’t get to play much competition bowls in the 90s. After leaving Mundubbera Club, I joined Hervey Bay Bowls Club.

At Hervey Bay, I have won the singles, mixed pairs, triples twice and fours three times. My fours team went on to win the Fraser Coast District Fours. I have also won the Veteran Singles six times and been runner-up three times.

However, I suppose my greatest achievement was being a finalist in the Queensland State Champion of Champions Singles twice – in 1978 and 1982. Getting to the finals in Queensland is not a bad effort, bearing in mind that our city cousins used to call the country bowlers “just Sunday bowlers”. How true that was.

The finals were played at Biloela Bowls Club in 1982. I didn’t handle the conditions well in my first game and was

Kevin’s family travelled to Hervey Bay to celebrate his 60 years of bowling. L-R: Amanda Sainsbury (niece), Reece Sainsbury (grandson), Jace Sainsbury (grandson), Ashleigh Sainsbury (eldest son), Kevin Sainsbury, Unity Sainsbury (wife). Standing behind Kevin & Unity is Liam Sainsbury (grandson), Brendon Sainsbury (youngest son), Lyn Sainsbury (sister-in-law), Trevor Sainsbury (brother), Lyel Sainsbury (middle son) & Nicole Sainsbury (niece)

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beaten 31-6 by Des Cooper. In the 3rd round I was up against reigning singles Champion of Champions, Don Ryan. Don was a great player and was tipped to go backto-back in 1982. In a much improved performance, I was able to upset Don 31-23 and knock him out of the final.

That was a great achievement.

Kev explains that he isn’t one to make excuses, but pointed out it wasn’t the speed of the green that caused him to play so badly in his first round. There are no air or bus services between Eidsvold and Biloela so Kev had to drive. The major factor in his performance was that he was running late and travelling at speeds up to 150Km/h.

He only arrived five minutes before the start of the match as the other players were walking onto the green. He started with no rollups and had no time to settle.

Some other highlights from Kevin’s bowling career include: • Skipped a Hervey Bay Fours team in the District Sides Championship in Brisbane – winning 10 out of 12 games.

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Skipping and winning several Fours Carnivals from Rockhampton to Dalby.

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Winning the Master Pairs in Hervey Bay in 1986.

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Winning Singles , Pairs, Triples and Fours in the one year (1989) in Mundubbera.

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Skipped the winning team at the Bowls Past President’s Association Carnival held at Hervey Bay in 2001.

Kevin (right) playing with his clubmates at Hervey Bay

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Kevin (right) with his brother Trevor Sainsbury

Kev Sainsbury representing Hervey Bay at the Fraser Coast District Division 1 Pennant semi-final (2019)

Hervey Bay Bowls Club Master Pairs – Tom Truman (2nd from left), Kev Burns and Kev Sainsbury on the right.

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Development with Lesley, Wade and Micheal

What can your RBM do for you?

Lesley

Wade

Micheal

Do you know what your RBM can do for you? Here are just some of the areas in which your RBM can help your club.

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT • • •

Target new participants through various programs and linkages with schools Increase membership by converting participants into full members Promote the health benefits of bowls through regional service providers and community groups aiming to increase participation

PROGRAM DELIVERY • • • •

Link with Sporting Schools Programs to expand the number of bowls programs nationwide Assist with development of Junior Development Squads/Academies Provide guidance to clubs regarding the Bowls Connect program Attend at trade shows and major events as required by BA/STA

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Work directly with clubs within the region to provide support and increase participation Conduct Traffic Light Assessment with all clubs within the region (annually) and enter results into the national database Assist clubs as required with business planning, membership programs, information technology, volunteer strategies and governance Contribute to the development of resources demonstrating best practice Build relationships with local club development providers (e.g. community groups, sporting associations etc.)

Build relationships with local government authorities with a view of increasing the grant allocations to clubs within the region Identify clubs without volunteer coordinators and promote the benefits of volunteer coordinators Assist clubs to identify and develop key personnel with the right skills to attract and retain new members and support existing volunteers Undertake an inclusion audit of all bowls club facilities and programs, including partnerships and links with community groups (annually) Link clubs with both sport and non-sport community groups (e.g. low socio-economic groups, baby boomers, younger adults, juniors and schools, disengaged men/women, strategies to combat obesity in inactive older adults, CALD, persons with disability, indigenous, etc.)

Work constructively with business partners that can both be of a benefit to individual clubs and the sport as a whole Contact your RBM if you need any help with your club. Your RBMs in Queensland are Lesley Bates (North Queensland), Wade Mutzelburg (Central Queensland) and Micheal Sorrensen (South East Queensland). Their numbers and email addresses are below.

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Need to know now: Legislative reforms for incorporated associations Most bowls clubs are incorporated associations.

In November 2019, the Queensland Government proposed amendments to the legislation governing incorporated associations aimed at reducing red tape and improving internal governances. While some changes have already come into effect, other amendments are expected to commence over the coming months.

Who does this affect?

The changes will apply to any bowls club that is an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) (the Act).

When did the changes come into effect?

The changes were introduced in Queensland Parliament in December 2019. Since then, a raft of changes came into effect on 22 June 2020.

The remaining changes are expected to come into effect in two tranches over the next two years, on 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2022.

Law changes are also being considered to amend the Associations Incorporation Regulation 1999, however the details of these changes and expected time frames have not been released.

So, what are the changes?

Set out below is a breakdown of the impending amendments, along with the corresponding date each change will come into effect.

Changes expected to commence by 30 June 2021 The changes that are expected to commence on 30 June 2021 include: 1.

Common seal: It will no longer be a requirement for your association to execute documents with a common seal, however you can continue to do so if you wish. If you intend to abandon the use of a common seal, you should update your Constitution to reflect this.

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Secretary: The secretary of your association will need to be 18 years or older.

Financial Reporting: If your association is registered as a charity with ACNC, you will no longer be required to lodge a summary of your annual financial records with the Office of Fair Trading or pay annual lodgement fees. Likewise, duplicated reporting obligations for community purpose organisations will be removed.

Duties of Committee Members: The duties of management committee members have historically been governed by common law principles. From 30 June 2021 (estimated), the Act will be amended to set out specific duties that committee members owe to their association, including: a. Duty of care and diligence: The committee members will have to carry out their functions in the best interests of the association and with due care and diligence. In order to meet this obligation, they must act in the same manner that a reasonable person would if that person were in the same position in the same circumstances. b. Not profiting from position: Committee members will be prohibited from improperly using their position or information obtained from their position to gain benefits or material advantages for themselves or another person, or from causing detriment to the association. c. Disclosure of material personal interests: Committee members will need to disclose any material personal conflicts of interest and disclose any remuneration or benefits they (or their family) receive in their role or that senior staff receive.

Details of what remuneration information needs to be disclosed, and how it will need to be disclosed, will be introduced by a regulation. A committee member with a

conflict will not be able to be present at the meeting or vote on such matters, unless permitted by the committee to do so. d. Duty to prevent insolvent trading: Committee members will have a duty to prevent the association from trading while insolvent.

Breaching these duties or failing to disclose conflicts and benefits will incur a penalty and be administered by the Office of Fair Trading. There will be defences against an alleged breach of these duties in certain circumstances.

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Investigations: The amendments will also extend the powers of Office of Fair Trading inspectors to grant entry and seizure powers, including entering your premises, to investigate potential offences.

Changes expected to commence by 30 June 2022.

Further changes are then expected to commence by 30 June 2022 that will require associations to have an internal dispute resolution process or grievance procedure.

We will provide an update in a future edition regarding these changes.

What should my bowls club do next?

Bowls clubs that are incorporated associations should – in conjunction with their committee members – familiarise themselves with these proposed changes and ensure they are prepared for when the changes come into effect. Practically, these will not have a major impact on the day-to-day operation of your club, but will need to be incorporated into your internal governance policies and practices.

If you require any guidance or advice on these amendments, please contact Matthew Bradford at 07 3224 0353.

Umpire with Joan Brotherton The laws of the sport of bowls - a refresher As we have now returned to normal bowling events since January, we still must observe certain Covid-19 restrictions. Many events that are usually played at the beginning of the year have now commenced, like Queensland Premier League, GR8, State, district and club competitions.

One of the yearly events held at the end of January was the BQ State Junior Championships at Toowoomba and North Toowoomba Bowls Clubs that brought together many of our juniors from around the State. Each day was exciting and competitive with interesting results, as the standard of bowls was extremely high and I know that all who attended enjoyed the week. Many thanks and appreciation to all officials and members who worked hard to make the championships successful.

During some of the events I have attended in the past months, I noticed some of the following laws that have not been observed and I would like to remind members that it is important that we all play by the laws of the sport of bowls.

Some of these laws are as follows: • marking touchers • incorrect placing of the jack • incorrect placing of the mat and I recommend that you read the full laws as I have only noted the important points:

Touchers

Section 1.4 – Pages 30 – 31 Law 14: Touchers 14.1 A bowl in its original course which touches the jack, even though it comes to rest in the ditch within the boundaries of the rink of play, is a live bowl and is called a toucher. If a bowl in its original course does not touch the jack, it is called a non-toucher.

14.2 A bowl is also a toucher if, after having come to rest: 14.2.1 It falls and touches the jack before the next bowl is delivered or 14.2.2 In the case of the last bowl of an end, it falls and touches the jack within the period of 30 seconds that applies under Law 23.1.

The main problem regarding the touchers, is that on many occasions, I observed that the toucher was not marked and the following applies: MUST BE MARKED AS A TOUCHER IMMEDIATELY IT COMES TO REST AND BEFORE THE NEXT DELIVERED BOWL COMES TO REST OR IT IS NO LONGER A TOUCHER as per the following: Law 15: Marking a Toucher 15.1 A toucher must be marked with chalk by a member of the team that delivered the bowl or the marker as soon as it comes to rest.

15.2 If, in the opinion of either skip or opponent or the marker, a toucher comes to rest in a position in which marking it would be likely to move the bowl or alter the head, the bowl must not be marked but nominated as a toucher instead.

15.3 If, before the next delivered bowl comes to rest or, in the case of the last bowl of an end, before a period of 30 seconds that applies under Law 23.1, a bowl is neither marked or nominated, it is no longer a toucher.

Placing of the Jack if the following has happened:

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Toucher not marked – Incorrect – Law 15.3

Law 9: Delivering the Jack Pages 24,25 26 9.2 If the jack in the original course comes to rest less than 2 metres from the front ditch, it must be placed on the centre line of the rink with the NEAREST POINT OF THE JACK TO THE MAT LINE BEING 2 METRES FROM THE FRONT DITCH. There is at times, confusion over where the jack should be placed when it comes to rest between the 2 metre mark and the front ditch. This is illustrated on Page 104 – B.3 – Centering the jack.

10.3 If the jack is improperly delivered once by each player in any end, it must not be delivered again in that end. Instead, it must be centred with the NEAREST POINT OF THE JACK TO THE MAT LINE BEING 2 METRES FROM THE FRONT DITCH and the mat must be placed as described in Law 6.1.1 by the first player to play.

19.4 If the jack is dead, the end is a dead end and Law 20 will apply. HOWEVER, CONTROLLING BODIES CAN DECIDE NOT TO HAVE THE END DECLARED DEAD, INSTEAD THEY CAN DECIDE TO HAVE THE JACK RE-SPOTTED IN LINE WITH LAW 56.5 – RESPOTTING THE JACK – Pages 89, 90, 91.

Jack placed at the “T” – nearest point of the jack to the mat line – Correct – Laws 9.2, 10.3, 56.5.

Jack placed in the wrong place – incorrect

Law 6: Placing the Mat Pages 21 – 22 6.1 At the start of each end: 6.1.1 Before the start of play in each end, the player to play first must place the centre line of the mat lengthwise along the centre line of the rink, with the mat line at least 2 metres from the rear ditch and at least 25 metres from the front ditch.

It is important that if the Lead has been requested by the Skip to place the mat at the 2 metre mark that is exactly where the mat should be placed at the 2 metre mark.

This is illustrated on Page 106 – B.4.2 G – 2 metres – minimum distance of the mat line from the rear ditch.

Mat placed in correct position – correct – Law 6.1.1.

Incorrect placement of mat – incorrect – Laws 6.1.2, 6.1.3.

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LATEST NATIONAL RANKINGS FOR JANUARY RELEASED

By Val Febbo

Following a Queensland takeover in December 2020, Victoria has asserted state dominance in both the men’s and women’s categories of the National Player Rankings following the latest update from January.

In a meteoric rise, Sunbury Bowling Club’s Carla Krizanic has gone from being unranked to number one in the space of a month, following a scintillating run of results.

The 30-year-old claimed singles honours in the Victorian Champion of Champions, while maintaining her form in the Victorian State Championships in which she was victorious in the pairs and mixed pairs disciplines.

Continuing with state dominance, Brighton’s Thor Shannon capped off his impressive month with top spot in the men’s rankings following strong showings at the EnergyAustralia Classic and the Victorian State Championships.

See below for the latest National Player Rankings, as of January 31, 2021.

Top-ranked players by state (Men): ACT:

Robert Craven (overall ranking – 45=)

Overall Player Rankings (Men): 1: Thor Shannon (VIC): 174pts

NSW: Corey Wedlock (overall ranking – 13)

2: Kevin Anderson (OS – SCO): 140

NT:

3: Jake Rynne (QLD): 128

Trystan Smallacombe (overall ranking – 19)

QLD:

Jake Rynne (overall ranking – 3)

SA:

Craig Mills (overall ranking – 11=)

TAS:

Mark Nitz (overall ranking – 11=)

VIC:

Thor Shannon (overall ranking – 1)

WA:

Cody Packer (overall ranking – 7)

OS (SCO): Kevin Anderson (overall ranking – 2)

Top-ranked players by state (Women): ACT:

Chloe Morrison (overall ranking – 15)

4: Kane Nelson (QLD): 126 5: Lee Schraner (VIC): 125

Overall Player Rankings (Women): 1: Carla Krizanic (VIC): 174 pts 2: Chloe Stewart (QLD): 147 3: Cassandra Millerick (QLD): 138

NSW: Tracey Jenner (overall ranking – 63=)

4: Katelyn Inch (OS – NZ): 109

NT:

Colleen Orr (overall ranking – 21)

5: Kristina Krstic (WA):

QLD:

Chloe Stewart (overall ranking – 2)

SA:

Renata Castillo (overall ranking – 27)

TAS:

Rebecca Van Asch (overall ranking – 9)

VIC:

Carla Krizanic (overall ranking – 1)

WA:

Kristina Krstic (overall ranking – 5)

The National Rankings System operates on a yearly rolling-points system, where all points accrued are retained for a 12-month period and are then discounted.

Players can accrue ranking points from all national events, State Championships, State Champion of Champion and selected club events. For any rankings or event registration queries, please contact rankings@bowls.com.au.

OS (NZ): Katelyn Inch (overall ranking – 4)

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? VALE PAUL HALLAM

By Lesley Bates

Paul Hallam from Ingham Bowls club passed away last month. Anyone who knew Paul knows that he was a selfless person who gave much of his time as a volunteer, especially to his club.

It was always a delight to have a chat with Paul whilst watching the Ingham boys play, he really missed his bowls. We kept in touch with his Facebook posts of his latest creations (he was known for his food art) while his prolific reports and stories about long serving members in the Queensland Bowler Magazine promoted his beloved club. He took pride in his appearance and told me his one extravagance were his trips to his hairdresser! Tributes have flowed and I share some of them: “This absolute gem of a human being, volunteered in just about everything he could. He will be fondly remembered for his food art skills.”

“He was a man who loved music, theatre and most of all, loved his community.”

“A gentleman and a lovable rascal who was quick to laugh and always encouraged others.”

“Fly high my old mate, you will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives you touched with your kindness, generosity and humour.”

RIP Paul, you will be missed.

Paul Hallam - photo by Denis Righetti

SEEN READING THE BOWLER

By Lesley Bates

South Townsville Bowls Club and Wendy Collins, personal trainer and teacher have been hosting Bowls Australia’s Roll Back the Clock program for nearly one and a half years.

They recently staged their first successful Jack Attack Program and the Roll Back the Clock group fielded a team.

The nine current participants took a break from their health and wellbeing information session on diabetes and their exercise program to browse through the February edition of the Bowler Magazine.

Call your Regional Bowls Manager for details if you would like more information on any of these programs. It’s a great way to introduce new social and bowls members to your club. RBM contact details are on page 20.

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? LIFE MEMBERS FOR DDLBA

By Joyce McGeorge

The Downs & District Ladies Bowling Association will be celebrating their 70th year this year. The district recently bestowed the honour of life membership to five members.

These ladies join together with three previous life members: Dawn James, Imelda Brumpton and Betty Cullinan.

Together they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the district. Congratulations to them all and may they continue to be involved in district affairs for many more years to come.

L to R: Bev Higgins, Kay Jenkins, Joyce McGeorge, DDLBA President Bonnie Gordon, Theresa Thomas & Margaret Morris

BURNETT JUNIORS ON A ROLL AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Trish Hansen

Burnett Bowls Club members are very proud of their juniors’ achievements at the recent Junior State Championships which were held at Toowoomba.

Pictured L-R Christian Mc Lellan, Zedd Peters, Marley Peters, Hannah Ogden, Sophie Ogden, with their wonderful coach Annette Goldsworthy.

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AUSTRALIA DAY AT INGHAM “OI OI OI” By the late Paul Hallam

Ingham Bowls Club had 38 bowlers playing mixed social bowls to celebrate Australia Day, with one rink of fours and five rinks of triples and 18 ends.

Congratulations to the following winners of the day: Judy Fenoglio, John Lone and Stan Cotton.

Many thanks to the sponsor, Coles Ingham and the team of volunteers. It was another successful day in the warm tropical sunshine.

Elsa Piotto

Jan Craven

L-R Eric Dundas, Maria Moore & Peter Herman

Ethan Kauppila, Jesse Di Bella, Jake Neison, Damon Marbelli & Brody Mombelli (right)

L-R: The late Paul Hallam, Judy Fenoglio & Stan Cotton

HERVEY BAY welcomes pelican waters

By Loretta Searchfield

Pelican Waters Bowls Club recently held their annual club travelling three day excursion.

This year, 85 people travelled to Hervey Bay and played at Urangan, Pialba and Hervey Bay Bowls Clubs. These clubs generously extended their facilities and hospitality to our players. Along with playing bowls, great socialising occurred between club players. All bowlers thoroughly enjoyed the mateship and camaraderie and our numbers for these trips increase yearly.

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

L-R: Win Stonhouse, Alan Hudson and Agnes Cain

AGE JUST A NUMBER FOR SILKWOOD’S NONAGENARIANS

By Karin Rastoll

The small Far North Queensland Bowls Club of Silkwood in the Cassowary Coast Region is very proud of their three nonagenarian members who are still active bowlers.

Win is the oldest of the trio at age 91 and joined the club in 1988. Win is no mean bowler herself, having won Silkwood’s ladies singles championship in 2010 and represented the club in pennants and other district events. She proudly wears a pin presented to her as a member of a Silkwood team that scored the maximum eight shots in a Far North championship fours event in 2016. Win has been Silkwood’s ladies section patroness since 2011.

Agnes joined Silkwood in 2008 and represented the club in pennants and other district events. Her major success came in 2014 when she and Daniel Gauci won the club’s three-bowl mixed pairs event for the Ernie Bucklar Shield, held in memory of the club’s late president. Nowadays, Win and Agnes restrict their bowling to social days and they are always on hand when volunteers are needed for tasks around the clubhouse.

After a 40-year hiatus from bowls, Alan, a former editor of the Cairns Post, joined the club in 2014. He was the club’s president for two years (2015-16) and won the Silkwood men’s singles championship in 2016, a notable achievement for the then 85-year-old who played only intermittently for the next two years as he battled a serious illness. Alan has since been back as a regular at social bowls twice a week and is still (at age 90) a valued member of the club’s pennants teams.

Win, Agnes and Alan agree that the exercise from bowling regularly plus the social interaction has had a positive influence on their well-being and they vow to keep playing for as long as possible.

President Tony Cates says the club is very fortunate to have the three wonderful 90-year-olds still contributing to the mechanics of the club. He congratulates them on their milestone achievement and hopes that many happy times are waiting for them in the future.

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Agnes and Win selling raffle tickets

ARM BOWLERS ENCOURAGED AT ROMA’S ORIGIN PAIRS DAY

By David Bowden

The Roma Bowls Club Origin Pairs Day held on January 23 was won by a team that included a bowler using a bowling arm. There were 14 teams with 28 players, and even though the club could only use one green because the second green was being renovated, the competition was a great success.

Four games were played by pairs across the day with winners Mark Brandt and Darren Turnbull winning all four games and most ends. In addition to winning the event, this team also won $100 as a bonus for having a player using a bowling arm in the team. The original grant from Origin was to promote the use of the bowling arm to those with a disability.

Over recent years, Queensland bowlers have taken to the idea of buying a bowling arm if they have back, knee or other disabilities. The extension allows the player to deliver a bowl from a standing position rather than the normal crouched position. Many bowlers are continuing their enjoyment of bowls, rather than retiring from the game or copping the wrath of the greenkeeper by dumping bowls onto the green that can cause indents that are hard to repair.

Mark Brandt with his bowling arm prepares to play in the January Origin Day at Roma Bowls Club

MT ISA SPORTS EXPO

By Lesley Bates

A part of my job is to promote our bowls clubs, Bowls Queensland and Bowls Australia’s initiatives such as our Primary School Rookie Rollers, Come & Try Days and Roll Back the Clock programs to the community.

Sports Expos are organised by local councils and at Mt. Isa we had over 1,000 people attending the excellent indoor facility with 66 sports, hobby and community groups displaying what they had on offer.

Airlie Beach club was well represented at the YMCA Whitsunday in January. Because of Covid, Mackay and Rockhampton decided not to stage expos this year and Townsville held theirs on Australia Day. Gold City will be well represented and will have a stall at the March event Regional Bowls Manager North Queensland Lesley Bates, Mt. Isa in Charter Towers.

Deputy Mayor Phil Barwick, Community Development Officer Mt. Isa Regional Council Petra Osinski

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? NO SLOWING DOWN FOR NOEL AFTER TURNING 90

By Gary Holyoak

Cooloola Coast Bowls Club’s oldest playing member Noel Hufschmid celebrated his 90th birthday on January 12, 2021 and shows no sign of slowing down. He plays one or two days a week and supports the club in other fixtures and championships.

Noel grew up in Brisbane and started his working life as a fitter and turner gaining his engineer’s certificate. After marrying his lovely wife Shirley, he progressed through a couple of jobs eventually finishing at the Swanbank Power Station where he gained his first class engineer’s certificate. Noel and Shirley will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary later this year with their three children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In his youth, Noel played Rugby League and Union and later raced cycles both on the track and road. He played tennis socially and later took up bowls which he has been playing for 35 years.

He bowled for two Brisbane clubs and represented them in tournaments and pennants and has won championship medals at all his clubs.

Noel and Shirley both played at Cooloola Coast Bowls Club for the past 17 years while holidaying and eventually relocated to Tin Can Bay about eight years ago.

They love the relaxed lifestyle and friendly club which allows them to pursue their pastimes. They have always enjoyed fishing, boating and camping especially with their family and one of their favourite places was Moreton Island.

Nowadays they enjoy travelling in their motorhome and regularly getting together with other members of their travelling club. Like any typical Aussie, Noel enjoys his sport and still plays competitive bowls as well as playing indoor bowls with Shirley.

The club presented Noel with his Patriarch badge on Australia Day and both committee and members wish him many more years of playing for our club. Congratulations Noel!

Noel with members of his club

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Noel with Chairman Allan Wegner after receiving his Patriarch badge

75 YEARS ON AND BOWLS IS “ALIVE & AWESOME” AT MAPLETON By members of the 75th committee

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a question: Is lawn bowls a sport of the past?

“No way! Bowls is awesome!”

For 75 years, Mapleton Bowls Club has been renowned for friendly social bowls, good competition and the best grass green on the Sunshine Coast.

The club was formed in April 1946 and land was purchased for 30 pounds. In 1947, the E.S.A. Bank loaned the club 200 pounds to finance the original club house. The present club house was officially opened in 1985.

‘Come & Try – 2020’ Mapleton Karate Club members under the instruction of Nita Over the years, Mapleton has transformed from Shoyer (left), club member with Mel Scovell about to step onto the mat. a village dependent upon farming and the local timber mills through to retirees and young families. Recently, many more families with young children have been drawn to the benefits of living in a village community within commuting distance to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

Many bowlers have been members for more than 30 years while new members are proud to join such a vibrant club.

Mapleton Bowls Club is a fine example of a community club which has learnt the art of sustainability. Volunteers are very important as Mapleton is a small community-centred club. Our members outdo themselves with scrumptious meals while the bar volunteers look after the liquid refreshments. Delicious, fortnightly dinners are a time for catching up with friends and neighbours. The only employees of the club are a part-time greenkeeper and a cleaner.

Twilight bowls and ‘Come & Try’ events connect people and introduce bowls to community members of all ages. When not required by bowlers, the clubhouse is hired by multiple local organisations such as quilters, art, craft and games groups. For 20 years, the Range Community Gym has occupied the lower level of the club building.

Chairman Mr Phillip Lester commented that lawn bowls remains a great way for people to develop their skills, coordination and fitness.

“It is a precision sport for all ages and capabilities,” he said.

“Mapleton Bowls Club offers members physical and social activities and it is these, that are keeping our club and bowls alive.’

A series of events promising to engage full members, social members and the wider community are scheduled throughout the year to celebrate 75 successful years.

Mapleton Bowls Club, 2021

The first club house, 1947

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? BUDGY SMUGGLERS WIN THE PRIZE AT YEPPOON

By Angela Browning

The members of Yeppoon Bowls club were keen to celebrate Australia Day with a great game of bowls, with 72 members dressing up in various “Ozzie” outfits. Members played two games of 2-bowl triples, each with 15 ends. A scrumptious afternoon tea was served between games. There was a prize for the best dressed person and there was no question as to the winner. Steve Farmer with his budgy smugglers trumped the others, although to save any blushes they were worn over shorts.

Steve Farmer - winner for best dressed “Ozzie”

TOP BOWLER INDUCTED INTO HOCKEY AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME

By Lesley Bates

Congratulations to bowler Kay Lehmann (nee Kindervater) who has been inducted into the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame. Kay’s career for the Hockeyroos comprised 32 caps, one goal and two IFWHA tournaments. She made her debut on August 14, 1965 against New Zealand, becoming the 228th female Australian player to be capped.

From the age of 18 Kay played at State level for nine years and went on to play for Australia for over eight years. She toured Europe and South Africa in 1970, the IFWHA tournaments in Germany in 1967 and New Zealand in 1971. It was at the New Zealand tournament that she was named in a World XI. In 2000 Kay was one of the 11 players named in the Queensland Women’s Team of the Century and she was also an inaugural inductee into the Queensland Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.

South Townsville will have a hard time replacing husband and wife team of Kay and Barry Lehmann who are moving south to be closer to family. The club who inherits them will be very fortunate as Kay has been the backbone of the bowling team, winning the North Queensland District Ladies Bowls Association in 2020 as well as coaching and holding committee positions for many years and Barry does so much administration and bar work. Congratulations and we all wish Kay and Barry the best for the next exciting chapter in their full lives together.

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Kay Lehmann

Hughenden Bowls- President steps down after 25 yearS

By Lesley Bates

Is this a record of tenure? For the past 25 years, Keith Dighton has guided this well-managed club located 385km west of Townsville and has now handed the reigns to Darryl Coward.

The Hughenden club recently celebrated the receipt of a Community Gambling Grant of $35,000 to help with a replacement shade cover for the green. It was also great news that after approximately 30 years, they will be fielding a pennants team in the North Queensland District.

The club has attracted new members who are keen to bowl, help with volunteering duties, run the bingo and staff the camp kitchen that will be set up to cater for barefoot bowlers and their popular Fathers’ Day event held across two days.

There is a Hughenden community calendar so club, hobby, show and rodeo events do not clash and the club house is offered free of charge for wakes and other community-based fund raisers.

Sunday is their bowls afternoon and everyone is welcome. It’s a must if you are travelling and want to experience great country hospitality.

First row front left: New President Darryl Coward enjoying Sunday bowls fun at Hughenden

WEST CAIRNS BOWLER ON A ROLL Maurice Hetherton (pictured right) has only been playing bowls for four-and-a-half years and has so far enjoyed the game of bowls and made many friends. He’s had some successes in a short time that he wanted to share with Queensland Bowler readers to hopefully encourage others to play competitively at their club or district level.

Soon after he began playing bowls, he won the 2016 district TFNQDBA fours championship with his team plus at club level won men’s fours 2016, mixed fours 2019 and mixed pairs 2018-19. He was in the pairs final in 2020, won B-grade singles 2019, A-grade singles 2020 and also won other tournaments at other clubs. He was selected in the district train on squad to try and make district team to go to Gold Coast 2021. Maurice says that bowls is a wonderful game to play and West Cairns is a great club.

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? COVID-19 MISSED US

By Bruce Angus - Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

It wasn’t flooding rains that kept us off the green It wasn’t lightning flashes, cause these could not be seen.

It wasn’t excess temperatures. Everyone was keen.

It was that dreaded virus - called Covid Nineteen.

Our Covid Captain, T-Bone, a happy, friendly chap Sent out the word ‘the green is closed’ – it is what it is. That’s that.

No compromise, no variation not even options for compensation.

Oh, how we fretted and pondered our plight How were we going to sleep at night?

Time passed so very slowly as we fixed up our back yards.

We painted, pruned and weeded. Some took to playing cards.

Then finally we heard the news that Covid had retreated We could do some limited roll-ups. The virus was defeated.

The weeks rolled on with goal posts moved as plans were drawn up T-Bone kept us notified with tonnes of verbal hype.

The bottom line was simple if you analysed the rules Keep well away from others, wash your hands and don’t be fools.

Restrictions now have lifted here in Queensland, for a while It makes us bowlers happy and again we’ve learnt to smile.

But spare a thought for others who have not had such good luck The millions all around the world who suffered from this muck.

Be thankful to our leaders who had presence to take action Be thankful to our members who responded without question.

Be thankful that this virus never found our Glassy town Be thankful that we came back strong and no one let us down Be thankful and be so aware, of what it might have been If that virus landed on our green – that nasty, nasty Covid Nineteen.

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JUNIOR BOWLS A WINNER AT PARADISE POINT

By Chris Harrison

Chris Harrison would like to extend a “massive thanks” to Mick Thorne for starting up junior bowls at Paradise Point Bowls Club.

Every Friday night, there is free training at the club for all juniors age 8-18. Mick is seen pictured with Chris’ son Benjamin, who he has taken to the last two Under 15s held in Toowoomba.

SEEN READING THE BOWLER IN BUNDY

By Trish Hansen

Seen reading the Queensland Bowler Magazine at Burnett Bowls Club Bundaberg West were QRI members Allan Klowss (left) & Bill McCurly.

MAXIMA GOLDEN TROPHY TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AT JINDALEE The Jindalee Bowls Club Golden Trophy Tournament, sponsored by Maxima Disability Employment Services and Premier Funerals with a total of $2,000 prize money will be played on May 29, 2021.

The event will be mixed fours with three games. There will be cash prizes for first, second, third and last placed teams and a random draw for a lead, second, third and skip.

Entries are limited to the first 28 teams, cost $120 per team and close at 5pm on May 1. A monster raffle will be conducted with total proceeds going to Inspire Youth and Family Services Inc. at Inala.

Thanks to sponsors Maxima Disability Employment Services and Premier Funerals. Email jindaleeb@gmail.com or telephone (07) 3376 1240 for more information or to register.

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Coaching with BQ coaching committee Benefits of becoming a club coach

By Jacqui Hineman

One trend that has been noticeable in some districts is the disproportionate numbers between female club coaches compared to male coaches. This is not unique to the sport of lawn bowls. Other sports are also finding there is a gap between the number of male and female coaches. As lawn bowls is a sport that provides an even playing field for all, Thorpy, and the state coaching committee, are exploring how we can engage more females to take up coaching roles.

To help achieve this goal, I recently attended ladies day at Caloundra bowls club, where I spoke about the benefits of becoming a club coach. Afterwards, I was approached by three ladies who were eager to do the next accreditation course. As a result, I would like to extend an invitation to other clubs to request a visit from myself or other members of the coaching committee, to discuss not only the benefits of having more female coaches in your club, but also any barriers that may be preventing females from entering into coaching.

Our coaches, whether male or female, are the best public relations officers bowls clubs can have. They are usually the first club member with whom prospective members will interact. Therefore, it is important that your club has a number of accredited coaches of both genders to step up and help new players discover the enjoyment and health benefits that playing a sport such as lawn bowls can bring.

During this time of apprehension and uncertainty, our clubs along with our coaches provide the human interaction and physical activity that is needed for a healthy mind, and a healthy body. In other words, every time a coach engages a new player they are increasing the health and well-being at both the individual level, as well as the community level. A healthy community starts with increasing the health of the individuals living within that community.

A coach’s role does not end after a new bowler has their first game. Club coaches have the skills too; conducting drill sessions for pennant training, one-on-one training for experienced bowlers, fault correction, working with selectors, and providing players with information to help improve their performance. There is an increasing number of bowlers who are becoming accredited club coaches so they can promote their junior players and ensure the sustainability of their club.

During the club coach course you will gain a better understanding of the constants and variables, and the role they have in achieving consistency. The club coach course is held over two days. The course is conducted by presenters and assessors who are there to help you throughout the competency-based course.

So if you are a good communicator, like helping others, and love the sport, why not consider becoming a club coach?

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