2010-2011 Bowls NZ Annual Report by Bowls NZ

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One Bowls: One Vision for Strong Sustainable Clubs Vision

“To be the best bowling country.”

mission

“Bowls is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders – now and into the future.”

Promote and Grow the Game

Develop Talent

Stronger sustainable clubs that provide a welcoming entry into the sport.

Clear pathways and opportunities to participate in our sport at every level in order to develop talent.

National brands that capture the casual and youth playing base and increase participation. An enabling environment where access is real and equitable – No Exceptions. Promotion of the sport.

A high performance and coaching culture that results in success and recognition on the international stage, in both play and administration.

Provide a “State of the Art” Playing Environment

High quality New Zealand playing surfaces. Promote training opportunities for greenkeeping personnel.

Integrity and effective leadership of the high performance programme and a robust review process.

Strengthen the Structure and Build Organisational Capability Strong, sustainable Regional Service Centres and Clubs delivering One Bowls: One Vision initiatives. A values-based organisation built on continuous improvement, integrity, enjoyment, personal leadership and service.

All participants are part of the membership structure. Sustainable revenue streams ensure budget targets are met.

A bowls leadership programme leading to improved capability of sport governance.

Contents Our Vision and Mission.......................... 02 Our Values............................................. 03 Our Challenges.................................04-05 Statement of Performance................06-07 Officers and Staff................................... 08 Our Board............................................. 08 From the President................................ 09 From the Chairman...........................10-11 From the CEO..................................12-13

Ensure a Financially Stable and Sustainable Future

National Bowls Awards.....................14-15 International Events..........................16-17 National Events.................................18-19 Our Participants..................................... 20 Income and Expenditure........................ 20 Financial Report................................21-28 Our Funding Partners............................ 29 Our Sponsors...................................30-31

The 4 Faces of Bowls The images presented on the cover depict the ‘4 Faces’ of bowls participants in New Zealand: Traditional Bowlers, Casual Bowlers, Youth Bowlers and the Black Jacks. The 4 FACES reflect that bowls is a sport for all ages, a game for life.

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1. Continuous Improvement

Our Values

We … • hold ourselves to high standards • pay attention to the details • do what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it • are committed to continuous improvement • are open to change

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2. Integrity

We … • are loyal to each other and Bowls NZ and speak with one voice • understand and respect each other • are transparent in our dealings – we have no hidden agendas • accept personal responsibility for doing the right thing

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We … • achieve in our roles • make a difference • don’t take ourselves too seriously

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3. Enjoyment

We … • believe that we are all leaders both individually, and collectively • create and contribute to an environment which enables people to perform • are role models • are accessible

5. Service

We are … • prepared to help others • willing to do what it takes

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challenge

“Bowls is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders – now and into the future.”

Relationships

Trust We are… • true to ourselves • comfortable with ambiguity • non-judgemental • prepared to follow Support We … • support each other in our learning • practice empathy not sympathy or ambivalence • encourage and are there for each other • recognise strengths and weaknesses and allow for individual differences Challenge We … • have courageous conversations • make an effort • ask questions

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Our Challenges The following challenges are those currently facing Bowls New Zealand. These challenges reflect our understanding of what we need to address if we are to deliver on our Mission and achieve our Vision. (a) Regional Service Delivery

One Bowls: One Vision The One Bowls: One Vision philosophy of alignment across the sport underpins all of the challenges and opportunities to be faced over the next few years. The aim of the project is to build strong and successful clubs and Regional Service Centres supported by a network of centres delivering regional competitions and representative team programmes; to get more people playing bowls more often; and to provide pathways so people can participate and progress from club to international levels. The One Bowls: One Vision project was endorsed by the 2009 annual general meeting and has the support of the majority of the membership. The One Bowls: One Vision philosophy requires a commitment to the following:

Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury bowls centres entered into agreements to deliver regional services commencing in 2009/2010. Key actions were clearly specified to ensure consistent service delivery across New Zealand of coach, talent development, umpire, youth, and green keeping plans. A role for Centres in line with their strengths has been agreed and Regional Service Centres will provide centralised administration where this is required. A strong emphasis will be put on providing targeted services to ensure stronger, more sustainable clubs. A need to leverage regional resources to supplement the funding provided by Bowls NZ to Regional Service Centres has been identified.

(b) Leadership and Resourcing Improving leadership capability is essential to ensuring strong, sustainable centres and clubs. A bowls leadership programme has been developed in consultation with stakeholders to address current sport capability. The leadership training programme will be linked to the work of the Community Development Officers and will incorporate Club Plan and other capability tools.

FUTURE LEADERS

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Programme

New Thinking. New Ways.

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(e) High Performance

Nationally branded products including MIB, Squad6, Have a GO, and Christmas Bowls have been developed to provide a quality, enjoyable experience for players and to provide a fun experience for volunteers, and these have proved popular. These will be subject to ongoing review as new markets are identified and new products are developed and aligned to match those needs of all participants. Youth and casual bowlers represent a very important market for the sport and this means providing offerings that are fun, accessible and relevant, and communicating in ways that will attract new participants to the sport. The challenge for bowls is to continually provide appropriate products that contribute to the cost of supporting the infrastructure of bowls.

In order to achieve success at international level, a performance based culture must be developed with pathways from club level through to selection in the Black Jacks team including coach led representative teams at club and centre level. Selection at club, centre and national levels must be open and transparent to ensure talented individuals can access pathways through representative teams, development squads and ultimately to earn selection for national honours. A coach led approach for all talent identified athletes and teams is imperative, as is adherence to a Code of Conduct and a set of values.

(d) Sport Image For bowls to flourish it is vitally important that the sport is viewed positively by the members, the public, and the media. A communications and stakeholder engagement strategy will be developed. This will focus on ensuring a proactive approach to building beneficial relationships with the media and a positive image of bowls as a sport that is accessible and attractive to young people as well as a game for life for other participants. The strategy will incorporate the 4 FACES of bowls as well as promoting young and successful Black Jack representatives demonstrating pathways for young people to achieve national and international sporting success.

(f) Values Based Organisation Bowls NZ values are based around continuous improvement, integrity, enjoyment, personal leadership and service. These values need to be constantly demonstrated and reinforced at every level of the sport to ensure a successful future as a fully aligned and integrated sport. We will work to build trust across the membership and both support and challenge leaders within the sport at centre and club level to continually improve, to demonstrate integrity, to enjoy the game of bowls, to provide leadership and to provide a service for all participants. The need for a concerted approach under the One Bowls: One Vision banner is critical. At every level our plans for the future need to align so that change is embedded from grass roots upwards resulting in more people playing and enjoying the sport in friendly and welcoming surroundings.

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Statement of Performance The format for this report closely follows the Strategic Plan of Bowls NZ as at 30 June 2011. The extent to which the Strategic Outcome has been achieved is measured by a combination of updates against the Strategic Plan (2009-2014) and Bowls NZ’s Operational Plan. Each major objective is broken down into the relevant Strategic Outcomes, with the progress to date. The “One Page Strategic Plan” is included in the front inside cover of this Annual Report and the full Strategic Plan and Operational Plan documents are available online at www.bowlsnz.co.nz

Major Objective 1:

Promote and Grow the Game

1.1 Stronger, sustainable clubs that provide a welcoming entry into the sport l Clubs are demonstrating increasing sustainability through working with their Community Development Officers, and using Club Plan tools and other initiatives aligned with One Bowls: One Vision. l 241 Clubs working on Club Plan with CDOs. l 18 Clubs with Club Check or Club Essential awards. 1.2 National brands that capture the casual and youth playing base and increase participation l A database has been established for MIB and youth events. l 185 Clubs ran “Have a Go at Lawn Bowls”. l 76 Clubs ran “Christmas Bowls” events. l 44 Clubs ran “Mates in Bowls”. l MIB participation decreased by 29.63%. l Casual participation overall increased by 0.87% to 54,496.

Major Objective 2:

l 345 students participated in Squad6, an increase of 240%. l 442 students recorded in Bowls NZ Youth Database. l 506 Secondary Schools and Kittyhawks participants. 1.3 Promotion of the sport l 4 Faces imagery is used in all relevant Bowls NZ communication and marketing channels. l Brand manual drafted. l National brands promoted (MIB, HAVE A GO, Christmas Bowls, Squad6). 1.4 An enabling environment where access is real and equitable (No Exceptions) l Regional Service Centres include “No Exceptions” in Strategic Plans. l 5 Halberg days were run for Bowls NZ disability group partners and associations with 187 participants. l 12 people completed No Exceptions training. l No Exceptions database to be implemented.

Develop Talent

2.1 Clear pathways and opportunities to participate in our sport at every level in order to develop talent l Employed a National Programmes Manager. Coaching l National Coaching Plan distributed. l Regional Coaching sub committees being established to lead regional delivery of National Plan. l 62% of coaches have current accreditation. l Integration of coach planning into centre plans is an ongoing process. Umpires l Training and recruitment plans are being developed. l Mentor training plans and processes are being developed. l A pathway for umpires has been developed and is being implemented.

Talent Development l Successful Bowls NZ Challenge Trophy event completed in 2010. l Centre Talent Development Squads to be created. l Black Jacks Development Squad created. l High Performance Pathway created and communicated. 2.2 A high performance and coaching culture that results in success and recognition on the international stage, in both play and administration. l On the international stage, success was not achieved in accord with targets set with only one silver medal won at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. Refer to pages 16-17 for full international results. l Team culture and values agreement established for players in Bowls NZ Squads. 2.3 Integrity and effective leadership of the high performance programme and a robust review process l Structural changes have been made to the high performance programme.

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Major Objective 3:

Provide a State-of-the-Art Playing Environment

3.1 High quality New Zealand playing surfaces l Greens evaluation process developed for National Events. l Bowls NZ Greenkeepers Association working with New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) and Regional Service Centres to promote contract with NZSTI. l 42 Field Days held, with 713 Greenkeepers attending. l A database of evaluated greens for each region is to be established, and is an ongoing process.

3.2 Promote training opportunities for greenkeeping personnel l Field days promoted in Bowls NZ communications. l Database of all NZ greenkeepers to be established.

Major Objective 4: Strengthen the Structure and Build Organisational Capability 4.1 Strong, sustainable Regional Service Centres and clubs delivering One Bowls: One Vision initiatives l Regional Service Centres working with Bowls NZ to plan for 2011-2012 with aligned strategic plans. l Club rationalisation planning is in progress. l Increased capability and capacity of Centres is an ongoing process. l Regional forums are currently underway.

4.3 A bowls leadership programme leading to improved capability of sport governance l This has been created, with Bowls New Zealand working in partnership with SPARC to implement the programme. l First leadership programme commenced August 2011.

4.2 A values-based organisation built on continuous improvement, integrity, enjoyment, personal leadership and service l A Values Project has been started, involving a presentation to be presented at regional forums. l Organisational values have been promoted to clubs and bowlers.

Major Objective 5:

Ensure a Financially Stable and Sustainable Future

5.1 All participants are part of the membership structure l A Membership Sub Committee was formed, which presented its findings to the board. Refer to the CEO report, pages 12-13 for more information. l The project is now being managed by Bowls NZ staff.

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5.2 Sustainable revenue streams ensure budget targets are met l On target to meet budget bottom lines. l Promoted and endorsed key commission commercial partners. l Revenue generated from Upshot advertising. l User-pays principles introduced for Bowls NZ events. l Reserve fund for the development and promotion of new initiatives maintained. Non Current assets at $1,335,000. Equity at $2,013,426.

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Officers and Staff Patron His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM, QSO

Remuneration Committee John Carter Lynette Adams Jacki Richardson

President Coral Wing – Manawatu

Membership Sub Committee Trevor McComish – Chair Phillip Vyver David Hewitt Colin Reynolds Steve Beel Michael O’Keefe Paul Cavanagh Peter Barlow Cushla McGillivray Warren Ogilvie

Vice President Trevor McComish – Wellington Board John Carter – Chairman Coral Wing – President Trevor McComish – Vice President Lynette Adams Cushla McGillivray Jacki Richardson Jim Lindsay Board Risk and Audit Committee John Carter Cushla McGillivray Doug Haines (BDO) Jim Lindsay Selectors Dave Edwards – Convenor Terry Scott Raelene Peters Judicial Committee Pat O’Dea Alex Wilson Martin Christensen Kevin Holland Neil McGillivray Umpires Committee Helen Stallard – Chair Ray Hunt Reg Briggs Martin Christensen

National Office Staff Kerry Clark OBE – Chief Executive Officer Steve Clifton – Operations Manager Rajal Middleton – Marketing & Communications Manager Amy Williams – Marketing & Communications Assistant Rob Pidgeon – National Programmes Manager Michael O’Keefe – Special Projects Assistant (Fixed Term) Allan Griffiths – Tournament Director (Part Time) Sam McKean – Finance Controller/ Administration/ Events Pauline Rowland – Secretary/Reception (Part Time) Nicki Patrick – Administration Assistant/ Receptionist (Part Time) Lyn Johnston MBE – High Performance Programme Leader (Part Time) – Resigned May 2011 Dave Edwards – National Coach Steve Smith – Region 1 Community Development Officer Steve Beel – Region 2 Community Development Officer

Paul Cavanagh – Region 3 & 4 Community Development Officer Vince Roper – Region 5 Community Development Officer Jim Scott – Region 6 Community Development Officer Legal Advisor Maria Clarke LLB (Hons) BA Auditors PKF Ross Melville Past Presidents 1996/1997 – Joan Jagger ONZM (Auckland) 1997/1998 – Malcolm Kidd (Waikato) 1998/1999 – Edna Higgins (Nelson)* 1999/2000 – Ken Stott (Dunedin) 2000/2001 – Jean Curry ONZM (Far North) 2001/2002 – Brian Guy (Bay of Plenty) 2002/2003 – Margaret Malcolm ONZM (Dunedin) 2003/2005 – John Carter (Wellington) 2005/2007 – Joy Gilson (Southland) 2007/2009 - Martin Christensen (Gisborne East Coast) *deceased Life Members Bob Vinsen* Jean Ashby ONZM Peter Belliss MBE *deceased Bowls Events New Zealand Board Kerry Clark OBE – Chair Cushla McGillivray John Carter Michael Kerr Ken Wilson-Pyne

Our Board John Carter Chairman

Coral Wing President

Trevor McComish Vice President

Lynette Adams

Cushla McGillivray

Jacki Richardson

Jim Lindsay

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From the President Coral Wing As my term comes to a close, I wish to acknowledge the assistance and outstanding knowledge of the Bowls NZ staff, especially Kerry Clark, for making my position a memorable and enjoyable one. I wish to sincerely thank all bowlers and bowling personnel for the friendship and hospitality given to me at all the events I attended during my term as President. Thanks must also go to the sponsors, funders and suppliers who have supported our sport this year, in particular thanks to SPARC, TOWER and Hyundai. Despite the weather, the Hyundai National Open Championships in Dunedin were a great couple of weeks, and the high level of play was a delight to watch. To all players, clubs, centre executives, umpires and greenkeepers, I cannot thank you enough for your advice and assistance during those two weeks. Once again the National Secondary School bowlers showed great sportsmanship on and off the green, and I’m sure many players will carry on with this great sport of ours. These bowlers are the next generation of Black Jacks, and their dedication to the sport is admirable. To all volunteers and officials from North East Valley and St. Clair I thank you for your contribution and assistance for a tournament to be well remembered. To President Pat O’Dea of Kaikorai Bowling Club it was a personal delight to be invited to your Centennial and may I congratulate you and your members for a very successful weekend. To me it was great to catch up with the three families of the Andrews, McConnells, and Dickisons whom I have watched over a number of years competing in great events like the former Rothmans and Nationals. Thanks to the Lion Foundation for your sponsorship and support for the Interclub and Intercentre events. Bowls Wellington, and Naenae, Hutt and Petone Central Clubs were excellent hosts and their efforts towards making this a successful event is greatly appreciated. Naenae’s hosting of the NZCT National Club Championships was also a spectacular event, culminating in Chris Le Lievre’s record breaking achievement as the youngest ever winner of a National Gold Star. It was a delight to have the honour of presenting this award, and I congratulate Chris on his achievement.

To President Colin Brown of the Kittyhawks, thanks for another well conducted tournament. To Jeanette Sinclair, President of Bowls Auckland, you and your team would have had the great satisfaction of a successful tournament. The players really appreciate your efforts, and their successes on the green show the growth of youth development in our great sport. Good luck to all the bowlers for years to come. To our Tournament Director, Allan Griffiths, it has been a great pleasure being with you at these well run events. We have enjoyed another successful year on the international stage. Val Smith’s silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi shows the continued strength of the High Performance Programme. Jo Edwards truly joined the bowls hall of legends with her record breaking third consecutive World Cup win, and Clare McCaul’s win in the Junior World Cup shows the strength of New Zealand bowls will continue into the future. The same is true for all the players whom were selected to participate in the U/25 and U/18 Trans Tasman Test Series that was played in Adelaide congratulations to you all, you did NZ proud - returning home with three great trophies. Well done. The prestigious Trans Tasman Test Series was held at the Waihopai Bowling Club in Invercargill. The Black Jacks continued their domination over our Australian rivals, winning both the women’s and overall trophies. To Bowls Southland, the club president and all members whom contributed to this event you certainly did a great job, and on behalf of Bowls NZ I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful contribution in making it a most memorable event, and trust you will host other events in the near future. Now is an exciting time to be involved with our great sport. With the introduction of the Regional Service Centres we have been able to move forward with One Bowls: One Vision this year, and these changes are helping to ensure that we all work together to create a strong future for bowls in New Zealand. A new President and Vice President will be elected at this year’s Annual General Meeting and I wish them every success and trust you enjoy your term in office as much as I have.

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From the Chairman John Carter In December 2010 the Bowls NZ Board, management staff,

delivery across the country particularly in respect of coach, umpire,

and the Chairs and CEO’s of the Regional Service Centres

green keeping, talent identification and youth bowls plans.

joined forces to consider the Strategic Plan and identify

Leadership and administrative skills at all levels of our sport

what were the critical issues facing our sport. It was agreed

are in short supply as, along with membership, the volunteer base

the following six elements were essential for NZ to become

is diminishing. In an effort to improve this situation Bowls NZ, with

the “Best Bowling Nation in the World” not just on the

assistance from SPARC, have instituted a 5 day “Future Leaders”

green, but in all aspects of the sport.

course which has attracted 28 participants and the first sessions were held in August.

1. Regional Service Delivery

Existing nationally branded products are continually being

2. Improved Leadership and Resourcing

reviewed to attract new participants to the sport - MIB, Have

3. New Markets and Participants

a Go, Squad 6 and Christmas Bowls have all proved popular

4. A Positive Image

and all clubs who have become involved in these initiatives have

5. High Performance

benefited. We must remain aware however, of the fact that the

6. A Values Based Organisation

greater majority of the participants in these events will never join a bowling club but if given a “good experience” will continue to

All of the above will be achieved under the One Bowls: One Vision philosophy driven by the three Regional Service Centres already in place - Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch but in

come back for more. Just how we include these participants in the Bowls NZ family is an issue we are currently addressing. Bowls is a game for not only all ages but also a game for life

future to be known as Northern, Central and Southern. The key

and we are continually striving to promote this image to the media

actions required of the RSC’s is to ensure consistent service

and public at large. Sadly however some media are only interested

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in the melodramatic rather than concerning themselves with the

clubs, as part of the sale agreement guarantees the same service

positives our sport has to offer. In all Bowls NZ communications

for the next 5 years. In addition our CEO Kerry Clark is continuing

we strive to always show the “4 faces” of our sport – traditional,

as a Board member.

casual, youth and high performance. In some quarters the status of a sport is only measured by

I am sure I speak for all the Bowls NZ membership when expressing sympathy to all the Christchurch bowlers who have

success, or otherwise, at an international level which is far from the

been dealt such a devastating blow with not only the damage to

reality in the case of our predominantly leisure based sport. High

their greens and clubhouses, but also in some cases, the loss of

Performance is nevertheless important to us and we are constantly

family and friends. Physically viewing the devastation to some of

looking for our top players to produce winning performances. On

the clubs really is required to fully appreciate the mountain some

the greens the season got off to a rather disappointing start at the

clubs will have to climb prior to getting back onto their greens

Delhi Commonwealth Games where only Val Smith managed a

and into their clubhouses. Perhaps however a positive may be

medal - a very meritorious silver in the singles after losing four of

the opportunity for some clubs to reconsider their futures and

her first six games. This was a gutsy performance from an athlete

seriously consider the possibility of mergers or collaborations

who continually gives it her all and sets herself high standards.

with other clubs to establish bigger and better strong sustainable

There were however many notable performances from our high performance squad members, chief of which were: l Jan Khan winning the World Champion of Champion Singles

clubs. My sympathy also to wife Mavis and the family of Life Member Bob Vinsen who passed away in November 2010. Bob will be

and Andrew Todd finishing runner-up in the men’s event.

remembered as the founder of the TSB Bank Bowls Museum in

l Overall and women’s team victory in the Trans Tasman Test

New Plymouth which opened in March 1994, fulfilling a long held

Series. l Overall and both men’s and women’s under 25 Trans Tasman teams victories - the men winning for the first time ever.

dream of his to preserve the history of bowls in NZ. Once again the Bowls NZ staff have put in a sterling effort to ensure the needs of all bowlers in NZ are well catered for. We are

l Jo Edwards winning a third straight World Cup.

very fortunate to have such a dedicated team committed to the

l Clare McCaul winning the Junior World Cup.

success and future well-being of our sport.

l Andrew Kelly runner-up Hong Kong Classic. A major asset of any successful sporting organisation is its

I would like to make special mention about Bill Fowlie who was responsible for making sure the bowls events happened at

database and the Board recently approved the upgrading of

the Commonwealth Games. A Delhi resident for 16 months prior

the Bowls NZ database which will have the potential to greatly

to the Games, Bill had to overcome almost insurmountable odds

improve communications within our sport. The new system will be

to create the venue from nothing and then ensure the event took

available at no cost to clubs based upon a free club website with

place without incident. We are very fortunate that Bill’s next major

the ability to greatly streamline club administration. A pilot of the

challenge will be taking responsibility for the running of the 2016

database will be run later this year.

World Bowls Championships in Christchurch.

A significant event during the year was the purchase by

Finally a reminder that Bowls NZ’s aim is to be seen as a

private enterprise of the NZ Sports Turf Institute which was

values-based organisation and we will continue to strive for

owned, through membership by Bowls NZ and NZ Golf. This sale

continuous improvement in the fields of integrity, enjoyment of the

will not in any way affect the quality of service provided to bowling

sport and personal leadership at all levels of the sport.

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From the CEO Kerry Clark obe As we reflect back on the last financial year it would be easy to conclude that we have made considerable progress in a number of key areas, we are financially secure and that the sport is in good heart. Some examples are: l Progress has been made in the establishment of the Regional Service Centres and they are now all operating with the formation of key committees. l The Community Development Officers employed by Bowls NZ are working with 241 clubs on planning. l The introduction of a Future Leaders Programme. l The introduction of a database tool which will be beneficial to all levels of our sport. These demonstrate progress but the one issue that must be confronted head on to ensure the sport’s future is the acceptance that those playing bowls now and into the future want to do so differently to the way that bowls has been played in the past. This means that there needs to be a paradigm shift in thinking at the entry point, which is the club. It was disappointing that a Membership Sub Committee set up by the Board was unable to reach agreement on a way forward. It is a difficult issue and one that can no longer cannot be left in the “too hard basket”, it must be confronted here and now. We have had many excellent reports into the sport over the last 10 years that have recommended a way forward. We don’t need more reports but we do need action. The Bowls NZ Strategic Plan is clear on what is required. It has a strategic outcome that states “All participants are part of the membership structure” and two Key Performance Indicators that state “Develop a participation/membership model that will ensure a fair and equitable investment by all participants of bowls so that the sport will continue now and into the future” and “The membership structure is reviewed to ensure all participants contribute to costs on an equitable basis”. When we look at the participation numbers provided by our clubs we see that they remain relatively stable but the major issue is that the traditional numbers continue to decline (as they have done every year since 1992) but the participation numbers continue to increase (as they have done every year since we have kept the figures). This tells us that bowls remains a popular entertainment pastime for many but the “traditional model” we have is not attractive to an increasing majority of those who want to play the sport. Of more concern is that only a small proportion of those who play in the non-traditional member category make a contribution to the sport infrastructure (those who do are participants in Mates in Bowls programmes). We know that there are another 255 clubs running regular non-traditional member leagues who involve bowlers who have played for years and there are many clubs that grant playing rights to social members to avoid paying membership fees to their Centre or Bowls NZ. This situation has to change. The reports I referred to earlier made strong recommendations on these issues but no corrective action has followed. A few quotations from those reports need repeating: The Ineson report into Centres in 2007 had this to say “The

rapid growth of non-member participants offers significant scope to grow the sport’s membership. The future is recognising them as a category of membership and developing a game plan to get them to play in wider competition and to take a greater role in the club”. The One Bowls: One Vision Taskforce report had the following comments on the changes required “Tomorrow’s bowlers will be looking to join a club that is professional in its attitudes and efficient and effective in its delivery.” And further “People playing business house bowls and Mates in Bowls fit perfectly with the profile of tomorrow’s bowlers. They want to choose to play bowls at a given time period over a shorter time frame”. And further “A paradigm change is needed here and a flexible membership category needs to be created for these bowlers”. Our challenge for the future is to recognise that people will join bowls in different ways –some will want to play in leagues only, some will want to play in roll ups and some 7 days a week –they are all participants and they need to be treated as customers not “pigeon holed” into a specific category and then treated differently. We all have a responsibility to ensure we leave a LEGACY so that long after we have gone, future generations can enjoy playing bowls. That means we need strong, sustainable clubs delivering a range of services that their customers want and that all participants are treated equally. An apt quotation for the current situation comes from Dee Hock “The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into our mind, but to get old ones out”.

Canterbury The Chairman in his report makes appropriate mention of the tragic series of events that the people of Christchurch have had to endure since September 2010. 19 bowling clubs were affected and some will not re-open. I have been amazed at the resilience shown by our community in Christchurch and have attended a number of meetings in the city where again the determination to get things back to normal as quickly as possible has been a credit to all. I am aware that our community throughout NZ have given support in various ways. At a national level we have responded on a number of fronts and our Development Officer in Christchurch, Vince Roper, has been virtually seconded to assist Bowls Canterbury and their clubs. Our thoughts continue to be with our friends in Canterbury and we sincerely hope they can get the bowls programme underway in 2011 as quickly as possible. It is our intention to continue to run national events in Christchurch as a vote of confidence in the community to get things back to normality.

Sponsors, Suppliers and Funders As I reported last year we have been fortunate to retain our family of sponsors and supporters. TOWER continues to support Bowls NZ. This has been a long standing relationship which is now entering its 22nd year. We are fortunate in having an excellent working relationship with TOWER because for a number of years now there has been a reduction in the number of bowls policy holders.

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Hyundai continue to support our Community Development Officer network and our National Coach with motor vehicles. The Hyundai dealer network have very attractive offers for our bowlers on vehicles and offer $25 warrants for all vehicle models. Hyundai are doing great things out there in the community and deserve all of our support at any level. This year we have started partnerships with Grant’s Whisky, who run the popular Grant’s Corner to Corner tournament and Legendz Teamwear, who provide uniforms for the Black Jacks. Thank you to our valued sponsors and preferred suppliers who support the organisation in numerous ways. This is detailed later in this report but I wish to acknowledge; the MCK Hotel Chain, Ricoh, Brittain Wynyard, Sentra, Xero, Corporate Traveller and Office Max. We are extremely grateful for the support provided. Our special thanks go to a number of Gaming and Community Trusts for supporting us in very difficult times. Our special thanks go to NZ Community Trust for their support to staff salaries, Lion Foundation for their support to Development Officer salaries and the Intercentre and Interclub Championships; to Otago Community Trust for their continued support towards the Development Officer based in Dunedin, and to Pub Charity and The Southern Trust, for support for events. Bowls Southland ran a fantastic Trans Tasman Test Series, and were supported by The Invercargill Licensing Trust, ILT Foundation, and Community Trust of Southland. Finally my thanks go to SPARC for their continued investment into our sport on a number of fronts. We have an excellent working relationship with SPARC which is all around improving our capability at all levels, getting more people participating in our sport and ensuring that our elite athletes are well prepared to win medals on the world stage. Our Relationship Manager with SPARC, Sarah Dunning, has been of tremendous assistance to us and we appreciate her advice and encouragement at all times.

Finance The end of year result is very satisfactory. Bowls NZ is in a sound financial position with cash reserves that have been “tagged” for development and World Bowls 2016 plus a sustainable reserve for unforeseen situations. Bowls NZ along with NZ Golf were the founding members of the NZ Sports Turf Institute Incorporated and the legal owners of this organisation. The organisation has expanded into many areas that were not related to bowls and golf and both felt that they should divest themselves of this entity. Both bowls and golf successfully negotiated the sale of the organisation, while ensuring that all member services used by golf and bowls were protected for a period of 5 years. Although there has been a reduction in membership fee paying members and there has been a substantial increase in the Consumer Price Index rate, our Board have agreed that there will be no increase in membership fees for 2011/2012.

Highlights These are some of the major good news stories for the year. Please refer to the section titled Statement of Performance (pages 6-7) for more detail. l Some outstanding international results with the highlight being Jo Edwards winning the Women’s World Cup for the third year in succession –this has never been done before and is unlikely to be repeated. Other performances of note were Val Smith winning the silver medal in the Women’s Singles at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in very challenging playing conditions; Jan Khan winning the Women’s World Champion of Champions singles and Andrew Todd being runner up in the Men’s event; Clare McCaul winning the Women’s Junior World Cup; NZ winning the overall Trans Tasman Trophy and our Women winning their Trans Tasman series; Our Under 25 Men’s and Women’s Sides defeating Australia; and Andrew Kelly finishing runner-up in the prestigious Hong Kong Classic. l Getting the Regional Service Centres operational. l Our Community Development Officers working with 241 clubs at various stages on club planning.

l 20 clubs that have achieved Gold, Silver or Bronze Club Check Awards. l 185 clubs participating in Have a Go day. l 76 clubs running Christmas Bowls. l Casual Members increasing to 54,496. l 345 students participating in the Squad 6 school programme. l Bowls being one of four sports involved in the No Exceptions programme pilot funded through the Halberg Trust. l All national events completed successfully. l Introducing a Future Leaders Programme.

Challenges Some of the major challenges we face for 2011/2012 and beyond are: l Getting our community to understand what One Bowls: One Vision is all about. We conducted a stakeholder survey in 2011 and have held a number of club forums. It is clear from the feedback that there is still very little understanding about what our sport is trying to achieve strategically and a lack of realisation that we must change if we are to grow. A communication strategy to combat this is being developed for Board approval. l Supporting the Regional Service Centres and their Committees in promoting the areas of special focus that they are responsible for. l Growth of all youth and school bowls activities, in particular Squad 6. l Growth of participants in our disability bowls sector through the initiatives promoted in the No Exceptions plan. l Getting coaching accepted as an integral part of the competitive arena of our sport. l Promoting the values of Bowls NZ and getting their acceptance at all levels of our sport. l Supporting club rationalisation initiatives - work on this very important task has started in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. There is no doubt that we have many struggling clubs throughout NZ. In the last 12 months 11 clubs have closed or merged and this is a trend I expect to continue.

Conclusion We are well placed to face the challenges of the future. I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Bowls NZ Committees, in particular Judicial and Umpires who have worked tirelessly for us. Special thanks to the Chairs of the Regional Service Centres and their Managers for the co-operation shown to me and Bowls NZ staff. I am confident that a very sound relationship has now been developed which will enable us to face future challenges together and with confidence. To the wonderful team of volunteers led by Life Member Jean Ashby who come into the Bowls NZ office whenever there is a mail out to clubs to be done. Many of this team have been with us for 10 years or more. We could not do without them. To selectors, coaches and volunteers at every level of our sport my special thanks for the countless volunteer hours you contribute. Special thanks to Lyn Johnston MBE who has resigned as High Performance Programme Leader. Lyn has moved on to a new challenge with the Auckland Super City. I thank her for her dedication and loyalty in a difficult role over the last 18 months. She was a true professional and I wish her well in her new position. To the Board please accept again my personal thanks for your support and guidance. I am lucky to have such professional support from a skilled group whose focus is on governance, strategy and policy and who allow management to get on and run the business once strategy is signed off. Finally, to the staff of the organisation my special thanks. We have a great team who have the best interests of the organisation at heart. Your loyalty and support to me and the Board is much appreciated. The organisation is fortunate to have such a dedicated team.

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National Bowls Awards 2009- 2010 The Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards is our annual event to recognise and celebrate excellence within the New Zealand bowls community. The judging panel faced an incredible task of selecting only one winner from the many deserving nominations. The calibre of entries was impressive and to be recognised as a finalist is an achievement in its own right.

Club of the Year

Winner: Beckenham Bowling Club Finalists: Birkenhead Bowling Club, Hutt Bowling Club, and Woburn Bowling Club.

Under a club executive that provides leadership towards a sustainable future, the club has a well documented, current 3-5 year plan that covers the key objectives addressed by the Bowls NZ strategic planning document. The club is the first to receive the Club Check Gold Award, and is committed to promoting bowls as a sport for all ages, as well as running New Zealand’s first ever Club High Performance Programme. Pictured: John Girdler (right) accepts the Club Check Gold Award from Community Development Officer Vince Roper.

Player of the Year

Winner: Richard Collett (Stoke) Finalists: Ali Forsyth (Havelock), Danny Delany (Onehunga), and Valerie Smith (United). Richard had a string of successes in the 2009-10 season, including the Hong Kong Classic Pairs, the National Interclub Championships, and then securing gold in the pairs at the 8 Nations Invitational event. Richard demonstrates a high standard of sportsmanship and respect for his colleagues and opponents.

Young Player of the Year Winner: Andrew Kelly (Canterbury) Finalists: Clare McCaul (Silverstream) – Highly commended, Chris Le Lievre (Onehunga), and Mandy Boyd (Taradale). Andrew Kelly has shown his skills on the green to win the Young Player of the Year award with wins in the PBA Ranking Singles Tournament, the pairs at the Hong Kong Classic, and the Junior World Cup, as well as a silver medal in the triples at the 8 Nations tournament. Andrew’s commitment to the game and mature attitude have made him a deserving winner.

Coach of the Year Winner: Wilma Ennor (Taradale) Finalists: Allan Smith (Blockhouse Bay) and Tony Marinkovich (Browns Bay). Wilma’s dedication to youth development within bowls has earned her the Coach of the Year Award. She challenges her athletes with a good mix of technical play and game play, and always has a positive environment during training sessions. She encourages her athletes to partake in self analysis, and has been instrumental in creating a bowls session for the NCEA curriculum.

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The “Don Manson Memorial” Administrator of the Year Winner: Michael Stewart (Wakefield) Finalists: Kevin Smith (Browns Bay) and Mark Reid (Woburn). Michael Stewart has been the driving force behind a revitalisation of his club that has led to membership doubling in just two years. Michael works with Bowls Nelson to produce a yearly programme, negotiates for club-sponsored tournaments, and used letter drops, SPARC Way2Go sports days, and a “Wake up Wakefield” day to drive membership.

Official of the Year Winner: Helen Stallard (St Heliers) Finalists: Margaret O’Sullivan (Petone Central) and Ralph Duke (Glenfield). An accomplished official is invaluable on the green, and Helen has excelled as a trainer of other officials, as an umpire and convenor of major competitions, in her organisational skills, and in her contribution to the sport of bowls. She is the President of the Auckland Bowls Umpires Association, Appointments Officer for Auckland Bowls, Kittyhawk Regional Qualifiers convenor and umpire, convenor of the Bowls NZ Umpires Committee, and was a Technical Official for Delhi 2010.

Greenkeeper of the Year Winner: Gerard Slattery (Waitoa) Finalist: Stuart Dalley (Cashmere) Gerard has gone beyond just maintaining the greens at his own club, as president of the Thames Valley Greenkeepers Association he has reinvigorated the local greenkeepers and poured time and effort into training and assisting new greenkeepers. Gerard is a greenkeeper that is always eager to learn from others, and is hugely committed to the sport.

Volunteer of the Year Winner: Graham Lowery (Burnside) Graham’s dedication, practical skills, efficiency, and enthusiastic motivation to improve and maintain his club has made an immense impact on its standing in the community. Graham played a pivotal role in the smooth running of the 11th World Bowls Championships in 2008, and puts a huge amount of effort into the day to day running of the club – including everything from maintaining the club’s facilities, to mobilising large teams of volunteers.

Media Award Winner: Alistair McMurran (Otago Daily Times) Finalists: Jim Fish (Southland Express) and Tony Jensen (Manawatu Standard). Alistair has been a strong supporter of lawn bowls for many years, winning the media award three times previously. He is a highly respected journalist who has reported our sport very positively in the Otago Daily Times and is fully committed to providing full and varied coverage of every aspect of our sport. Pictured Right: Alistair receives his award from Bowls NZ Board Member Cushla McGillivray.

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International Events Commonwealth Games

3-14 October 2010

Delhi, India Team:

Val Smith, Manu Timoti, Jan Khan, Genevieve Baildon, Dale Lang, Karen Coombe, Ali Forsyth, Richard Collett, Danny Delany, Andrew Todd, Shannon McIlroy, and Richard Girvan.

Women’s Singles:

Val Smith

Coaching Team:

Dave Edwards (National Coach), Lyn Johnston (High Performance Programme Leader), Janice McKenna (Assistant Coach), and Graeme Rees (Assistant Coach). Silver

Asia Pacific Merdeka Indoor Championships

20-26 November 2010

Bayuemas, Kuala Lumpur Men:

Matt Gallop

Silver Mixed Pairs

Women:

Mandy Boyd

Did not qualify Third Equal

World Champion of Champion Singles 23 November - 2 December 2010 Norfolk Island Men:

Andrew Todd

Silver

Women:

Jan Khan

Gold

Hong Kong Classic Championship

4-12 December 2010

Hong Kong Men’s Singles:

Andrew Kelly

Silver

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Trans Tasman Test Series

2-4 March 2011

Waihopai Bowling Club, Southland, New Zealand Team:

Jan Khan, Val Smith, Jo Edwards, Genevieve Baildon, Jan Shirley, Shannon McIlroy, Matt Gallop, Ali Forsyth, Shaun Scott, and Richard Girvan.

Coaching Team:

Dave Edwards (National Coach), Lyn Johnston (High Performance Programme Leader), Terry Scott (Assistant Coach), and Raelene Peters (Assistant Coach).

Men:

Australia defeated New Zealand 2-1

Women:

New Zealand defeated Australia 2-1

Over-all Result: New Zealand defeat Australia on differential – drawn 3-3 – to claim the over-all Trans Tasman Trophy

World Cup Singles (Indoor)

12-20 April 2011

Warilla, Australia Men:

Shannon McIlroy

Women:

Val Smith

Beaten in Quarter Final

Jo Edwards (invited by World Bowls as defending champion)

Winner of Women’s World Cup

World Junior Cup (Indoor)

12-20 April 2011

Warilla, Australia Men:

Andrew Kelly

Did not qualify

Women:

Clare McCaul

Winner of Cup

Under 18 and Under 25 Trans Tasman Test Series

9-11 April 2011

Lockleys Bowling Club, Adelaide, Australia Under 25 Side Men:

Andrew Kelly, Nathan Glasson, Scott Cottrell, Mark Watt, and Chris Le Lievre.

New Zealand defeated Australia 2-1

Under 25 Side Women:

Clare McCaul, Amy Brenton, Mandy Boyd, Angela Boyd, and Gemma Collett.

New Zealand defeated Australia 2-1

Over-all result: New Zealand defeated Australia 4-2 Under 18 Side Men:

Ryan Khan and Monte Pawa

Australia defeated New Zealand 3-0

Under 18 Side Women:

Lanah Craik and Brittany Tyson

Australia defeated New Zealand 3-0

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National Events Bowls NZ Challenge Trophy

2-5 December 2010

Naenae Bowling Club, Wellington Winner:

Mainland

Team:

Val Smith, Jan Shirley, Amy Brenton, Misty Arnold, Jo Collis, Sheryl Pearce, Shayne Sincock, Darren Redway, Rohan Ware, Kerryn Jolly, James Pugh, and Ryan McTaggart.

National Secondary School Championships

12-14 December 2010

North East Valley & St Clair Bowling Clubs, Dunedin Boys Singles:

Euan Wong Hutt Valley High School

Girls Singles:

Tessa Hocking Napier Girls High School

Runner-up:

Monte Pawa Kaitaia College

Runner-up:

Connie Rowlands Linwood College

Boys Pairs:

Cameron Higgins & Thomas Eminson Tauranga Boys College

Girls Pairs:

Kerry Heffer & Georgia McGee Southland Girls High School

Runner-up:

Jordan Linn & Joseph Doyle Coastal Taranaki School

Runner-up:

Katelyn Inch & Brittany Tyson St Margarets College

Boys Singles Plate:

Johnathon Ridden Mountainview High School

Girls Singles Plate:

Malia Begley Napier Girls High School

Runner-up:

James Haseman Papanui High School

Runner-up:

De-arna Howe Pukekohe High School

Boys Pairs Plate:

Elliot Mason & Oliver Mason Otago Boys High School

Girls Pairs Plate:

Selina Goddard & Siobhan Archer Howick College

Runner-up:

Thomas Davies & Rory Soden Auckland Grammar School

Runner-up:

Tarani Paul & Sadie Sieglar St Dominics College

National Open Championships

28 December 2010 - 9 January 2011

Taieri Bowling Club (HQ), Dunedin Men’s Singles:

Shaun Scott - North East Valley

Women’s Singles:

Jo Edwards - Burnside

Men’s Pairs:

Ryan Bester (s), Chris Le Lievre - Composite

Women’s Pairs:

Jo Edwards (s), Val Smith - Composite

Men’s Fours:

Ali Forsyth (s), Matthew Gallop, Lloyd Gallop, Graham Hood - Composite

Women’s Fours:

Sue Burnand (s), Mandy Boyd, Angela Boyd, Leanne Curry - Composite

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National Interclub Championships

24-25 March 2011

Naenae Bowling Club, Hutt Bowling Club, Petone Central Bowling Club, Wellington Men Division 1:

North East Valley, Dunedin

Women Division 1:

Wanganui, Wanganui

Men Division 2:

Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty

Women Division 2:

Onehunga, Auckland

National Intercentre Championships

26-27 March 2011

Naenae Bowling Club, Wellington Men’s Open:

Women’s Open:

National Club Championships

Nelson

Waikato

9-16 April 2011

Naenae Bowling Club, Wellington Men’s Singles:

Shannon McIlroy - Stoke, Nelson

Women’s Singles:

Wynette McLachlan - Clinton, South Otago

Men’s Pairs:

Murray Glassey (s), Paul Selby Heretaunga, Hawkes Bay

Women’s Pairs:

Mary Campbell (s), Robyn Davis Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty

Men’s Triples:

Danny Delany (s), Chris Le Lievre, Tom Delany - Onehunga, Auckland

Women’s Triples:

Lui Hare (s), Kaaren Guilford, Hilda Abraham - Johnsonville, Wellington

Men’s Fours:

Steve Jones (s), Daniel Rooney, Ricky Ross, Dennis Johnston - Geraldine, South Canterbury

Women’s Fours:

Jan Jones (s), Meg Pennell, Jan Montgomery, Lois Myles - Manurewa Cosmopolitan, Counties-Manukau

Kittyhawks National Under 20 Men’s and Women’s Singles Championship

22-25 April 2011

Pakuranga Bowling Club, Auckland Men’s Singles:

Sheldon Bagrie-Howley - Gore, Southland

Women’s Singles:

Mandy Boyd - Johnsonville, Wellington

Runner-up:

Robbie Reed - Redcliffs, Canterbury

Runner-up:

Jacqui Whitburn - Glen Eden, Auckland

Men’s Plate:

Tim Toomey - Victoria, Wellington

Women’s Plate:

Kelly Brenton - Stoke, Nelson

Runner-up

Bevan Beckham - Papakura, CountiesManukau

Runner-up

Robertalyn Bristowe - Papakura, Counties-Manukau

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Our Participants

Income 2010-2011

Over 98,505 people participated in bowls during the 2010/2011 season. There were 44,009 members and 54,496 non-member participants. Over the last year, membership decreased by 3.96% while non member participation increased by 0.87%.

6% 1%

REGION 1

Membership

Non-member participants

Far North

794

437

1231

Northland

1619

1333

2952

North Harbour

2706

3284

5990

Auckland

5288

17434

22722

Region 1 Total

10407

22488

32895

REGION 2

Membership

Non-member participants

Total

Counties Manukau

1237

537

1774

Waikato

2174

1124

3298

Thames Valley

1169

306

1475

Bay of Plenty

2615

2338

4953

Region 2 Total

7195

4305

11500

REGION 3

Membership

Non-member participants

Total

Hawkes Bay

1694

1219

2913

Taranaki

1893

1536

3429

Wanganui

834

370

1204

Manawatu

1393

662

2055

Gisborne East Coast

478

616

1094

Region 3 Total

6292

4403

10695

REGION 4

Membership

Non-member participants

Total

Kapiti Coast

1607

639

2246

Wairarapa

409

818

Wellington

3377

6302

9679

Region 4 Total

5393

7350

12743

REGION 5

Membership

Non-member participants

Total

Nelson

794

684

1478

Marlborough

549

900

1449

Canterbury

5597

5196

10793

Buller

124

West Coast

212

325

537

Region 5 Total

7276

7105

14381

REGION 6

Membership

South Canterbury

804

Non-member participants 543

North Otago

376

455

Central Otago

1114

2819

3933

South Otago

400

155

555

Dunedin

2918

3081

5999

Southland

1834

2168

4002

Region 6 Total

7446

8845

16291

NATIONAL TOTALS

Membership

Non-member participants

Total

2010/11

44009

54496

98505

2009/10

45826

54024

99850

% change

-3.96%

+0.87%

-1.35%

Total

39%

0.5%

5% 5% 4%

39%

n n n n n n n n

Membership Fees ($938,892 = 39%) Grants ($944,843 = 39%) Sponsorship ($97,300 = 4%) Commercial Relationships ($123,996 = 5%) Competitions ($128,989 = 5%) Mates In Bowls ($13,131 = 1%) Regional Dev Squad Fees ($10,813 = 0.5%) Sundry ($133,218 = 6%)

Expenditure 2010-2011 3%

10%

13%

3% 20%

19% 3%

1% 6% 4%

1347

n Administration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; salaries and employee expenses ($491,998 = 20%) n Administration- Other ($247,838 = 10%) n Governance ($70,421 = 3%) n Marketing and Communication ($158,915 = 6%) n Development ($328,443 = 13%) n Coaching ($60,238 = 3%) n High Performance Programme ($469,945 = 19%) n Talent Development ($86,784 = 4%) n Competitions ($186,600 = 8%) n Turf Culture ($100,833 = 4%) n One Bowls: One Vision ($155,721 = 6%) n Bowls Canterbury- Loan Forgiven ($30,000 = 1%) n Sundry ($67,534 = 3%)

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011

Financial Report Auditors’ Report to the Members of Bowls New Zealand Incorporated We have audited the financial statements on pages 22 to 28, which comprise the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2011 and the Statement of Financial Performance for the year then ended, and the notes to the financial statements that includes a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Board’s Responsibilities for the Financial Statements The Board is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand, that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control, as this is relevant to the entity’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Our firm has also provided accounting assistance to Bowls New Zealand. These services have not impaired our independence as auditors of the entity. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, the entity.

Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 22 to 28: l comply with generally accepted accounting practise in New Zealand; l give a true and fair view of the financial position of the entity as at 30 June 2011 and its financial performance for the year ended on that date.

PKF ROSS MELVILLE AUDIT Chartered Accountants Auckland 29 July 2011

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Statement of Financial Position AS AT 30 JUNE 2011 Note Accumulated Surpluses 3 Operations Sustainable Reserve 3 Development Reserve 3 World Bowls 2016 Reserve 3 NZSTI Membership Benefits Reserve 3

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011 2010 253,238 342,601 249,705 339,068 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 335,000 335,000 335,000 335,000 428,721 - 428,721 -

Total Equity

$2,016,959

$1,677,601

$2,013,426

$1,674,068

Represented by: Current Assets BNZ Current and Call Accounts Westpac Term Deposits Account Rabobank Deposit Account Tower Managed Funds 6 Accounts Receivable Sundry Debtors and Accrued Income Deferred Expenditure and Prepayments Inventories Goods & Services Tax

163,508 222,012 55,665 22,002 7,319 62,953 47,444 30,270 8,554

108,339 300,000 270,612 54,496 22,461 51,843 41,517 30,324 26,121

162,803 222,012 55,665 22,002 7,319 62,953 47,444 30,270 8,554

106,400 300,000 270,612 54,496 22,461 51,843 41,517 30,324 26,121

619,727

905,713

619,022

903,774

Less: Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Sundry Creditors and Accruals Tower Bowls Development Fund 11 Deferred Income - Trust Grants Deferred Income - SPARC

64,243 145,710 120,540 135,595 21,400

107,682 124,254 104,597 80,771 231,255

64,243 148,538 120,540 135,595 21,400

107,682 125,848 104,597 80,771 231,255

487,488

648,559

490,316

650,153

Working Capital

132,239

257,154

128,706

253,621

6 5 4

1,335,000 120,999 428,721

1,335,000 85,447 -

1,335,000 120,999 428,721

1,335,000 85,447 -

Dated 29th July 2011

$2,016,959

$1,677,601

$2,013,426

$1,674,068

Non Current Assets Investments Fixed Assets Intangible Asset - Contractual Rights

P K Clark, OBE Bowls NZ Inc CEO Approved on Behalf of the Association

Cushla McGillivray Bowls NZ Inc Board The attached notes form part of these financial statements

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Statement of Financial Performance FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 Note Income 7 Membership Fees Grants 10 Sponsorship 9 Commercial Relationships Competitions Mates In Bowls Regional Development Squad Fees Sundry

938,892 944,843 97,300 123,996 128,989 13,131 10,813 133,218

965,785 1,248,566 84,590 111,041 131,834 27,924 2,156 121,494

938,892 944,843 97,300 123,996 128,989 13,131 10,813 133,218

965,785 1,248,566 84,590 111,041 131,834 27,924 2,156 121,494

Total Income

2,391,182

2,693,390

2,391,182

2,693,390

Expenditure 7 Administration – Salaries & Employee Expenses Administration - Other Governance Marketing & Communication Development Coaching High Performance Programme Talent Development Competitions Turf Culture – Costs Incurred Turf Culture – Contractual Rights Amortisation 4 One Bowls: One Vision Judicial Proceedings (Asia Pacific Tournament) Counties Manukau Centre Intervention Impairment Provision – Dorchester Bowls Canterbury – Loan Forgiven 12 Sundry

491,998 247,838 70,421 158,915 328,443 60,238 469,945 86,784 186,600 84,167 16,666 155,721 - - - 30,000 67,534

467,950 225,736 65,922 108,454 330,086 66,312 593,079 74,121 182,592 100,000 - 135,328 95,169 45,537 8,000 - 35,019

491,998 247,838 70,421 158,915 328,443 60,238 469,945 86,784 186,600 84,167 16,666 155,721 - - - 30,000 67,534

467,950 225,736 65,922 108,454 330,086 66,312 593,079 74,121 182,592 100,000 135,328 95,169 45,537 8,000 35,019

Total Expenditure

2,455,270

2,533,305

2,455,270

2,533,305

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Before Depreciation

(64,088)

160,085

(64,088)

160,085

Less: Depreciation

(38,143)

(42,741)

(38,143)

(42,741)

Surplus/(Deficit) After Depreciation

(102,231)

117,344

(102,231)

117,344

441,589

Surplus for Year $339,358 $117,344 $339,358

$117,344

Plus: Abnormal Item - Benefits from NZSTI Membership

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011

2010

The attached notes form part of these financial statements

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 1

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Reporting Entity Bowls New Zealand Inc is an incorporated society registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Preparation Basis These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and comply with applicable financial reporting standards. Bowls New Zealand is not required to adopt the New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards. Differential Reporting Bowls New Zealand is a qualifying entity within the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Differential Reporting Framework, as it meets the definition of a small entity and is not publicly accountable. The Board have prepared these financial statements having regard to this reporting framework, omitting certain disclosures in accordance with the reporting exemptions available. Measurement Base The accounting principles recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of income and expenditure and financial position on a historical cost basis are followed by Bowls New Zealand. Specific Accounting Policies The specific accounting policies which materially affect the measurement of income and expenditure and of financial position have been applied as follows: (a)

Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the parent entity and its subsidiary as explained in Note 15. All significant inter-entity transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation.

Fixed Assets and Depreciation Fixed assets are shown at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method so as to write off cost over the economic lives of the assets which have been assessed as follows: Computers and Office Equipment 2.5 to 5 years Leasehold Improvements 6 years Motor Vehicles 5 years (b)

(c)

Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated at expected realisable value.

(d)

Interest Interest has been accrued up to balance date on all investments where that interest is expected to be recoverable.

(e)

Inventories Inventory balances are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated realisable value in respect of items purchased and held at balance date for sale or allocation in the next financial year.

(f)

Goods and Services Tax The financial statements have been prepared on a GST exclusive basis.

(g) Operating Leases Lease and rental payments made in respect of operating leases are expensed as incurred over the term of the lease. (h)

Recognition of Income and Expenditure Income derived and expenditure incurred, which is attributable to the next financial year, is deferred for recognition in the Statement of Financial Performance for that next financial year.

(i)

Contra Contra received is recognised as sponsorship revenue when amounts are quantifiable in terms of the sponsorship contract.

(j)

Investments Investments in funds and deposits are recorded at the value of the initial investment less capital repayments and any provision for impairment.

(k)

Intangible Asset The Intangible Asset is stated at recognition value less accumulated amortisation. The asset is amortised over its economic life of 5 years.

Changes in Accounting Policies There have been no material changes in the accounting policies applied during the period covered by these financial statements. All policies have been applied on bases consistent with those used in previous years.

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011

BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 2

ESTABLISHMENT AND OBJECTS OF BOWLS NEW ZEALAND

Bowls New Zealand was established on 1 May 1996 from the merger of the New Zealand Bowling Association Inc and the New Zealand Women’s Bowling Association Inc. The objects of Bowls New Zealand are to promote, organise and foster the game of bowls in New Zealand.

NOTE 3 STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN AND COMPONENTS OF EQUITY Equity movements and components are as follows: Group Parent 2011 2010 2011 2010 Accumulated Surpluses Opening Balance 342,601 643,257 339,068 639,724 Plus Current Year Surplus 339,358 117,344 339,358 117,344 Transfer to Development Reserve Fund - (83,000) - (83,000) Transfer to World Bowls 2016 Reserve - (335,000) - (335,000) Transfer to NZSTI Membership Benefits Reserve (428,721) - (428,721) Closing Balance

253,238

342,601

249,705

339,068

Operations Sustainable Reserve Opening Balance

500,000

Closing Balance

500,000

Development Reserve Opening Balance Plus Transfer from Accumulated Surpluses

500,000 -

417,000 83,000

500,000 -

417,000 83,000

Closing Balance

500,000

World Bowls 2016 Reserve Opening Balance Transfer From Accumulated Surpluses

335,000 -

- 335,000

335,000 -

335,000

Closing Balance

335,000

NZSTI Membership Benefits Reserve Opening Balance Transfer From Accumulated Surpluses

- 428,721

- -

- 428,721

Closing Balance

428,721

Total Equity

$2,016,959

$1,677,601

$2,013,426

$1,674,068

As at 30 June 2011, the Board resolved to recognise Reserves as follows: – Operations Reserve of $500,000, sufficient to cover estimated core operating costs for six months. – Development Reserve of $500,000 to be available for investment in new initiatives associated with growing the participation base or providing best practise tools and training to identified Regions, Clubs and Centres. – World Bowls 2016 Reserve of $335,000, to be available for expenditure associated with the tournament scheduled to be held in 2016. – NZSTI Membership Benefits Reserve of $428,721, representing the value of turf culture services recognised as an Intangible Asset which will be amortised to expenses in future periods (refer to Note 4).

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 4

CONTRACTUAL RIGHT BENEFITS FROM NZSTI MEMBERSHIP

Bowls NZ was one of two full members of another incorporated society, New Zealand Sports Turf Institute Incorporated (“NZSTI”). During the 2011 financial year NZSTI sold its business to Premium Power Limited (subsequently renamed to New Zealand Sports Turf Institute Limited). As a part of the transaction Bowls NZ has received a contractual right to receive free turf culture services from Premium Power Limited for a period of 5 years from the date of settlement, being 30 April 2011. The benefit of this contractual right has been recognised as income and as an Intangible Asset within the 2011 year financial statements of Bowls NZ. It has been measured in terms of the net present value of the fair value of the services to be received, with the calculations incorporating a discount rate of 5%. The stated value of the Intangible Asset as at 30 June 2011 is as follows: Initial recognition amount Less Amortisation expense Plus Net Present value adjustment

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011 441,589 - 441,589 (16,666) - (16,666) 3,798 - 3,798 $428,721

NOTE 5 FIXED ASSETS 2011: Group 2011: Parent Accumulated Net Book Accumulated Cost Depreciation Value Cost Depreciation Computer Hardware and Software 288,576 215,017 73,559 288,576 215,017 Office Furniture & Equipment 89,290 77,075 12,215 89,290 77,075 Motor Vehicles 52,426 21,852 30,574 52,426 21,852 Leasehold Improvements 6,366 2,323 4,043 6,366 2,323 Coaching Equipment and Sundry Items 14,763 14,155 608 14,763 14,155

Net Book Value 73,559 12,215 30,574 4,043 608

$330,422

$120,999

2010: Group 2010: Parent Accumulated Net Book Accumulated Cost Depreciation Value Cost Depreciation Computer Hardware and Software 237,497 191,188 46,309 237,497 191,188 Office Furniture & Equipment 83,545 72,132 11,413 83,545 72,132 Motor Vehicles 35,556 13,614 21,942 35,556 13,614 Leasehold Improvements 6,366 1,262 5,104 6,366 1,262 Coaching Equipment and Sundry Items 14,763 14,084 679 14,763 14,084

Net Book Value 46,309 11,413 21,942 5,104 679

$451,421

$377,727

$330,422

$292,280

$428,721

$120,999

$85,447

2010 -

$451,421

$377,727

$292,280

$85,447

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011

BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 6 INVESTMENTS Comprised of: Westpac Deposits Rabobank Deposits Bank of New Zealand Deposits Tower Managed Funds Dorchester

577,988 - 685,000 55,012 17,000

600,000 568,000 100,000 50,000 17,000

577,988 - 685,000 55,012 17,000

600,000 568,000 100,000 50,000 17,000

$1,335,000

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011

2010

Investment deposits totalling $1,335,000 are classified as Non Current Assets, matching the total of the Operations Sustainable, Development, and World Bowls 2016 Reserves as itemised in Note 3. Deposit components have a range of maturity dates. It is expected that certain deposits with maturity dates falling in the next 12 months will be reinvested upon maturity. Tower Managed Funds A $22,002 capital repayment was received in July 2011 reducing the MortgagePlus investment balance from $77,014 as at 30 June 2011 to $55,012. Including the July 2011 repayment, 90% of the initial capital value has now been repaid. However, the Board has received no guidance from Tower as to when the remaining balance of the investment will be realised or whether it will be realised in full. The Board has recorded the MortgagePlus investment as $22,002 Current Asset and $55,012 Non-Current Asset. The quantum and timing of the actual realisation may differ from these amounts. Dorchester In August 2010 the Dorchester debentures held by Bowls New Zealand were converted into shares in Dorchester Pacific Limited, options convertible to shares in Dorchester Pacific Limited, secured bonds issued by Dorchester Pacific Limited, and units in the Dorchester Property Trust (together the “Dorchester Investments”). The Board has reviewed the carrying value of the Dorchester Investments and have no reason to believe the carrying value as at the 30 June 2011 is impaired. The Dorchester Investments have been classified as Non-Current Assets to reflect the uncertain timing of the realisation of these investments. NOTE 7

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE DISCLOSURES

The surplus for the year is after debiting (crediting) the following items: Interest Income Rental and operating lease expenses Auditor fees - auditing services Auditor fees – accounting assistance Auditor fees – CMB Intervention NOTE 8 DEPRECIATION

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011 (84,657) 71,232 17,500 7,180 -

(82,852) 68,911 17,720 6,750 27,900

(84,657) 71,232 17,500 7,180 -

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011

2010 (82,852) 68,911 17,720 6,750 27,900

2010

Computer Hardware and Software Office Furniture & Equipment Motor Vehicles Leasehold Improvements Coaching Equipment and Sundry Items

23,829 4,943 8,239 1,061 71

26,780 6,003 7,111 1,057 1,790

23,829 4,943 8,239 1,061 71

26,780 6,003 7,111 1,057 1,790

TOTAL

$38,143

$42,741

$38,143

$42,741

NOTE 9

SPONSORSHIP

During the year the following entities sponsored Bowls New Zealand Incorporated: Tower Insurance Hyundai Motors NZ Ltd Legendz Brittain Wynyard (Henselite) Ricoh Grant’s Whisky

Millennium Hotels and Resorts Corporate Traveller

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 10 GRANTS SPARC NZ Community Trust Lion Foundation Community Trust of Otago Halberg Pub Charity Southern Trust Dunedin City Council Great Auckland Coaching Unit Hutt City Council

Group Parent 2011 2010 2011 2010 646,130 903,994 646,130 903,994 192,835 260,410 192,835 260,410 50,200 52,133 50,200 52,133 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 16,041 929 16,041 929 4,751 - 4,751 9,386 - 9,386 500 - 500 - 1,100 - 1,100 - 5,000 - 5,000 $944,843

$1,248,566

PARENT AND GROUP 2011 Opening Balance 104,597 Plus: Allocation of commissions received from Tower Insurance 49,102 Less: Expenditure from Fund (33,159) Closing Balance $120,540

2010 59,960 54,460 (9,823)

NOTE 11

NOTE 12

$944,843

1,248,566

TOWER BOWLS DEVELOPMENT FUND

$104,597

BOWLS CANTERBURY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LOAN FORGIVEN

The Board of Bowls NZ acknowledges that Bowls Canterbury has carried out a major organisational review and has been through difficult times since September 2010. They have a long road to recovery ahead of them. Given these circumstances and given that Bowls Canterbury have submitted to the Board an updated Strategic Plan, Operations Plan and financial plan for the years ahead, the Board has agreed to waive repayment of the $30,000 loan made to Bowls Canterbury. NOTE 13

OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

PARENT AND GROUP Operating lease commitments at balance date were as follows: Current Non Current

2011

2010

65,276 206,004

62,733 242,386

$271,280

$305,119

NOTE 14

TAXATION STATUS

Bowls New Zealand Inc is a non-profit organisation involved in the promotion of sport and thus is exempt from income tax, in terms of Section CW46 of the Income Tax Act 2007. NOTE 15

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

In December 2000 Bowls New Zealand Inc. arranged for the incorporation of a company, Bowls Events NZ Limited, to manage and operate World Bowls 2008 and other bowling events. Bowls New Zealand Inc. owns all of the shares in this company. There is no paid up capital or investment in the subsidiary company. Bowls Events NZ Limited staged the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships in January 2007 and the World Bowls Championships in January 2008, both in Christchurch. The subsidiary generated surplus funds from its events and in June 2008 paid a grant of $335,000 to Bowls New Zealand Inc which is recognised in a separate reserve account (refer to Note 3).

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Our Funding Partners Bowls NZ is appreciative of the generosity and support extended by our funding partners Sport and Recreation New Zealand, The New Zealand Community Trust, The Lion Foundation, The Otago Community Trust, Pub Charity, The Southern Trust, Invercargill Licensing Trust, ILT Foundation, and Community Trust of Southland. Their direct investment into the sport of bowls enables Bowls NZ to deliver on its mission “bowls is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders now and into the future”.

SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) is dedicated to creating a sport and recreation environment where more New Zealanders participate, support and win. Their five key priorities are young New Zealanders (0-18 years), Grassroots Sport, Recreation, Organisational Capability and High Performance. Through our own commitment to the roll-out of Squad6, increasing participation numbers in bowls, implementation of One Bowls: One Vision to create strong sustainable clubs, and by winning consistently at an elite level, Bowls NZ is aligned with the identified priority areas and are able to assist SPARC to deliver on their vision. SPARC are an integral partner to the sport of bowls having invested funds and resources into our development initiatives such as our Future Leaders programme, coaching programmes, and high performance programme. SPARC funds No Exceptions, which is administered by the Halberg Trust. Through the New Zealand Academy of Sport, our high performance programme has been enhanced by the ability to access personnel and resources in the sport science areas of bio-mechanics, strength and conditioning, and athlete support services, as well as personal development for our high performance coaches. We are truly grateful to SPARC for helping us to move towards our vision of being “the best bowling country” and in particular acknowledge the personal assistance given to us by Sarah Dunning (Relationship Manager) and Karen Good (Senior Adviser, Sector Engagement).

NZCT are one of New Zealand’s biggest funders of amateur sport. Funds come from NZCT operators up and down the country who run gaming machines in their hotels, bars and clubs. Each year NZCT make approximately 2500 grants, distributing around $40 million to communities throughout New Zealand. They work hard to ensure NZCT works in the best interest of the community. NZCT recognises the positive contribution that Bowls NZ makes to its bowls fraternity, and the wider community. Accordingly, NZCT has invested into the NZCT National Club Championships, funding the Community Development Officers for regions 3, 4, and 5, and the Bowls Talk club newsletter. Bowls NZ acknowledges the significant contribution NZCT has made to the sport of bowls in the past year and thank them for their continued investment.

The Lion Foundation has provided $540million of funding over 25 years of philanthropy in New Zealand. In this past year, the Lion Foundation invested in the sport of bowls as the naming sponsor of the Lion Foundation National Interclub and National Intercentre Championships held in Wellington. The Foundation also contributes funds towards the salaries for the Community Development Officers in Region 1 and Region 2. Bowls New Zealand appreciates and acknowledges the Lion Foundation’s committed and continued support of bowls.

The Otago Community Trust has been in existence for two decades and covers much of the southern half of the South Island. As part of their objective to provide positive balanced support to the people of Otago, The Community Trust of Otago partially fund the salary for the Region 6 Community Development Officer. We are grateful for their investment.

With more than 20 years history of raising funds for organisations New Zealand-wide, Pub Charity is a charitable trust committed to supporting Kiwi communities through donations to a wide range of community organisations. Pub Charity provided funding towards accommodation at the 2010 Challenge Trophy for which we are thankful.

The Southern Trust strives to return as much as possible to communities through funding to amateur sport, education, community purposes, welfare organisations and arts and culture with an emphasis on diversity of organisations and communities. The Southern Trust generously funded accommodation at the National Secondary School Championships.

The Invercargill Licensing Trust and the ILT Foundation provide donations and sponsorships of approximately $10 million annually, supporting most sports played in Southland. The Trust actively promotes Invercargill and the southern region of New Zealand as a tourist and conference destination, with significant flow-on benefits for the community. The Invercargill Licensing Trust and ILT Foundation contributed towards the costs of the Trans Tasman Test Series.

The Community Trust of Southland is a community owned grant-making organisation which supports charitable or non-profit groups and organisations on initiatives which benefit the Southland community. Bowls NZ thanks The Community Trust of Southland for partly funding the costs of hosting the Trans Tasman Test Series.

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Our Sponsors Bowls NZ would like to formally thank and acknowledge the generous support extended by its corporate sponsors in the form of financial and in-kind contributions. We are extremely grateful and proud of the association we have with them. Without their continued support, Bowls NZ would not be able to deliver on its mission “bowls is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders now and into the future.”

OUR PRINCIPAL SPONSOR TOWER Insurance As our principal sponsor, TOWER Insurance has been a committed supporter of bowls since 1991 and they have invested a significant amount of funds into bowls at all levels of the sport. The commitment shown by TOWER has been instrumental in helping us to grow and develop the sport. TOWER’s focus has always been to support bowlers, clubs and the national organisation and commissions earned through various TOWER bowls policies are reinvested back into the sport through channels, such as the TOWER Bowls Development Fund. The TOWER Bowls Development Fund is available to all bowling clubs who need financial support in the development and implementation of bowls initiatives that attract new participants to the sport as well as initiatives that improve the skill levels of the Club Executive and volunteers. This fund has been used for promoting programmes to increase participation and club facility use, such as Mates In Bowls, Have A Go days and Christmas Bowls. In the past year, TOWER was naming rights sponsor of the 2010-2011 TOWER Club of the Year award, funded the TOWER Bowls Development Fund and continued their financial investment into the development of the sport of bowls. We look forward to continuing our longest partnership and thank TOWER for their substantial support.

OUR MAJOR SPONSOR HYUNDAI MOTORS NEW ZEALAND LTD The strong relationship between Bowls NZ and major sponsor Hyundai NZ is now well into its fifth year and is continuing to gain momentum. The strength of this partnership is at local level where many of Hyundai’s independently owned dealerships have seen significant benefits by aligning closely with local bowling clubs. Hyundai’s enthusiastic support has included sign-written vehicles provided to our team of Community Development Officers and our National Coach, and Hyundai is the naming rights sponsors of our most prestigious annual event, the Hyundai National Open Championships. Hyundai also offers every bowls member specially priced $25 WOF’s for their own vehicles (regardless of model) and a generous club incentive for Hyundai vehicle purchases whereby $250 is granted to the purchaser’s club. For all new Hyundai vehicle sales, an additional $250 is invested into the sport of bowls. Thank you Hyundai for your generous support and contribution to our sport.

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS LEGENDZ TEAMWEAR Legendz Teamwear is a new partner for Bowls NZ having entered into a long-term agreement. They are part of the Postie Plus Group with Legendz Teamwear being the apparel brand behind our national team, the Black Jacks, and our development squads. Legendz have created a whitewear range available from selected Postie Plus stores, as well as teamwear, for our bowlers. All purchases attract a rebate for the relevant club and for the sport of bowls. We are appreciative of this new partnership and thank Legendz Teamwear for their contribution to Bowls NZ.

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GRANT’S WHISKY In 2010, Grant’s Whisky came on board as another new sponsor to Bowls NZ with their popular Grant’s Corner to Corner Tournament which was held in a wide number of clubs across the country. Grant’s Whisky provides a financial contribution to Bowls NZ as well as prizes and promotional material to participating clubs. They will continue their relationship with us in 2011/2012 and we look forward to working with them again. Thank you Grant’s Whisky for your ongoing support. MILLENNIUM HOTELS & RESORTS Bowls NZ’s partnership with the Millennium Hotels and Resorts group has been in existence since 2003. The group encompasses the Millennium, Kingsgate and Copthorne accommodation brands. Millennium’s comprehensive group of hotels ensures that our bowlers hotel needs can be met to suit all budgets and locations. As Bowls NZ’s preferred hotel supplier, Millennium offer special rates and packages to bowls members throughout the year and the country. Millennium supports Bowls NZ through financial and in-kind contributions for which we are extremely grateful. BRITTAIN WYNYARD Brittain Wynyard is a leading supplier of sporting brands and through the Henselite brand has provided in-kind and financial sponsorship to Bowls NZ. Henselite bowls and bags have been utilised as give-aways to bowlers and prizes for the National Secondary School winners. Henselite also provide the medals and trophies for this event. The continued support shown by Brittain Wynyard is greatly appreciated. CORPORATE TRAVELLER Corporate Traveller undertook Bowls NZ’s travel management in the past financial year as well as providing a financial contribution to the organisation. This year brings this relationship to a close. We thank Corporate Traveller for their assistance and contribution during this time. RICOH Administrative processes are extremely important in ensuring that all Bowls NZ events are executed professionally. Ricoh have continued to supply photocopiers and faxes for all Bowls NZ hosted events ensuring that administration costs are minimised and that all office requirements can be efficiently met. We thank Ricoh for their continued support.

OUR PREFERRED SUPPLIERS SENTRA PRINT Sentra have provided Bowls NZ’s print and design solution since 2007. Sentra and their in-house design company ‘The Worx’, have assisted Bowls NZ to produce professional publications and promotional material, as well as develop the various Bowls NZ brands. Thank you Sentra for your assistance and support. EXPANDASIGN Bowls NZ is proud to be associated with Expandasign as our preferred signage supplier. Signage has been produced for Mates In Bowls, Christmas Bowls, Have A Go Day and national events. We would like to thank Expandasign for their ongoing support. XERO Xero have an easy accounting package available that is great for bowling clubs. Xero enables club volunteers to spend more time playing bowls and less time doing the ‘bookwork’. As part of their support for bowls, Xero has offered a special discounted rate for all bowling clubs. Thank you Xero. OFFICE MAX As one of our preferred suppliers, Office Max provides Bowls NZ’s office products. Competitive pricing and a comprehensive range of office goods are available to all clubs and centres through the Office Max relationship.

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