Upshot - June 2012 by Bowls NZ

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Rainbow Win at Six Nations

Welcome to the June issue of Upshot, the official e-magazine for Bowls New Zealand. The past two months have been very eventful for us with Six Nations, World Bowls Championships team selections and Jo Edwards receiving the World Confederation of Bowls Oscar. We have a busy time ahead of us as we begin planning for next season and look to implement changes to ensure the sustainability of our sport. Six Nations has just concluded in Adelaide, Australia where we sent over a fifteen strong Black Jacks team. This event was used as a final trial for the World Bowls Championships team and wielded some great results. The team won gold medals in the men’s and women’s fours, a silver in the men’s triples and two bronze’s in the men’s and women’s pairs. A vast amount of positive feedback was received from people at the tournament regarding the Black Jacks attitudes and sportsmanship both on and off the green which is something we can all be very proud of. By the time we go to print the World Bowls team will have also been announced and I congratulate all those who have made the team. The World Confederation of Bowls this year announced the first ever Bowls Oscar. After a year full of achievements, Black Jack Jo Edwards was nominated by World Bowls as the female nominee and was the first recipient of this great honour. You can read more about this on page 13 and we congratulate Jo on this prestigious award.

Player Profile: Lisa White

Kittyhawks

Squad6 Youth Bowls: Success at Okahu Bay

National Club Championships

Kerry Clark Chief Executive Officer

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Bowls NZ Partner Clubs 11 Following the recent Road Show our focus is now growing the number of Partner Clubs and producing templates to support the changes which were discussed on the Road Show. In order to provide a single source of communication, from next month onwards Bowls Talk will be merged into Upshot. This will provide information and stories from the bowling community in one document. Also a reminder that the Bowls New Zealand National Awards are getting closer. Make sure that you get your nominations in in order to recognise and celebrate those who contribute to our sport. ‘CAPS for CANTERBURY’ orders are still open. I encourage you to support our Canterbury bowlers and their rebuilding efforts by purchasing a ‘WE ARE ONE’ cap from the Bowls New Zealand website. All of the money raised from this appeal will go towards helping in the rebuild of clubs and greens within the Christchurch region. It is with regret I announce the departure of National Programmes Manager Rob Pidgeon. Rob is taking up an opportunity for an exchange with Surf Lifesaving New Zealand. He will be going to California for the exchange and is also taking the opportunity to explore new horizons. We wish Rob all the best in his future endeavours, you can see more about what Rob will be doing in the ‘What’s happening in the office’ page. Enjoy your e-Magazine!

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Jo Edwards Wins First Ever Bowls Oscar

The Bowls Story: The Story of Honour

The Bowls Story: The Success Story

Club Scene Bowls Talk to Merge with Upshot 16 Grant’s Corner to Corner Final 16 Caps for Canterbury 16 Bowls NZ National Awards 16 50th Bowls Wanganui Centre Title for Ray Park! 17 National Mixed Pairs 17 Don’t Forget 17

How Do You Feel About Change? 19 Staff Profile: Martin Mackenzie

Focus on Umpiring: Measuring Techniques

Coaching is the Key: Bowls NZ Performance Coach

What’s Happening in the Office?

What does Sponsorship look like in your Club? 27

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RAINBOW WIN AT SIX NATIONS

Jan Khan

As the pressure was on for the Black Jacks to step up in Adelaide, they did not disappoint. Bringing home two gold, a silver and two bronze, along with an overall second place behind host nation Australia. The event which saw top bowling nations; Australia, Fiji, Malaysia, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa all come together on the South Australian greens, provided the perfect

competition leading up to this year’s World Bowls Championships. “There was lots of top quality competition which is just what we were after, it was fantastic” says National Coach Dave Edwards. After a slow start, the Black Jacks found their stride and stepped up to the tough international competition. With sights set on preparing for the World Championships, the Black Jacks had not only

Winning men’s fours team of Richard Girvan, Dan Delany, Tony Grantham and Ali Forsyth.

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tough competition to contend with, but also ongoing team changes throughout the competition “Every round there was a rotation of players” said Dave “[and] with the chopping and changing of teams it can be hard to get some momentum” Although this added a degree of difficulty for the players, it allowed coaches to experiment with combinations which work the best. The men’s fours team of skip Ali Forsyth, Tony Grantham, Dan Delany and Richard Girvan were the first to show that they could turn the added pressure into golden success. Taking on the Australians in the final the Black Jacks secured an 11-4 win and New Zealand’s first medal of the event. Not wanting to be outdone, the women’s fours team of skip Jo Edwards, Lisa White, Jan Khan and Mandy Boyd followed in the men’s footsteps. Overcoming a bit of a hiccup start to the fours campaign the women beat Australia in the final 18-9 to also grab some of the gold. The men’s triples of skip Ali Forsyth, Shannon McIlroy and Matt Gallop had an Australian final, although this time the yellow and green took the gold, leaving New Zealand with the silver medal. After a rocky start to the women’s pairs, Jo Edwards (skip) and Val Smith placed third, as did the men’s finals pairing of Richard Girvan (skip) and Tony Grantham. But it wasn’t only the on green performances which made the Black Jacks stand out above the rest. The values and sportsmanship they demonstrated off the green was noted by all with Australian based journalist John Bevin describing the team as having, ‘stolen the hearts of the South Australia bowling public” Dave says that, “while values are usually focused for off the green, they have led to improved performance on the green as well.” This was evident on the results board at the end of the tournament. With the unique culture which is being spawned within the Black Jacks, and performances that demonstrate why the players were in the black jersey one thing can be said for certain, the selection for this year’s World Championships team will be anything but easy.

My name is John Be vin and I am a bowl s reporter based in Adelaide South Austr alia. I write articles for Bowls SA, Bowls and the Inside Bowl Australia s online magazine as well as for eleven ne the city and surround ws papers in s. I am also a proud Kiw i who arrived in Ad elaide during 1985 an over the last 18 month d s I have had the go od fortune to report under-18 and under-2 on the NZ 5 sides who played against Australia ea year, the Black Ja rly last cks who competed in the Asia Pacific Cham last November/Dece pionships mber, and last week the team that compet SA International. ed in the During this time I ha ve spent a lot of tim e with Dave Edwards Raelene Peters and , Terry Scott along wi th the bowlers and you how proud I am I can't tell to be involved with a group that has stolen heart of the South the Australian bowling pub lic. Always accessible willing to talk to local and club members the Bla ck Jacks are well pre and many people are sented amazed at the humi lity shown by the like Edwards and Val Sm s of Jo ith. They are two gre at examples of wh sportsmanship is all at true about. Bowls NZ sh ould be proud of the which are the close ambassadors knit Black Jack tea m. With the Trans-Tasm an series in Septemb er and World Bowls November/December in both being held in Ad elaide this year we to see more of this wo will get nderful group. My wi fe and I can't wait return of Dave Edwa for the rds and his team. Can you please pass on our regards to all involved in Bowls NZ are proud of you all. , we John Bevin

Winning women’s fours team Jan Khan, Jo Edwards, Mandy Boyd and Lisa White.

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PLAYER PROFILE

LISA WHITE One of the newest members to don the Black Jacks shirt is Wellington’s Lisa White. Coming through the ranks of Talent Development Lisa has been playing bowls for 10 years and in this time has proven herself on the green. This year she has stepped up to international tournaments Development Trans-Tasman and 6 Nations where she gained her cap. “As we know the ultimate goal in any sport is to represent your own country, in doing so I feel incredibly honoured and simply a dream come true” says Lisa of her recent capping. Although Lisa admits a certain natural talent for bowls her success has been off the back of countless hours of hard work. Training 8-10 hours a week along with regular walks has helped to prepare Lisa for her call up to the Black Jacks World Bowls Championships team. “As a result of her efforts in the regional squad environment and then at the Challenge Trophy we selected Lisa for

the Development Trans-Tasman where she once again impressed us. From that the 6 Nations event followed, and at each step up Lisa has taken things in her stride resulting in her selection for the World Bowls team” says National Coach Dave Edwards. But there is more to Lisa than just great bowling talent. In her spare time Lisa is a Home and Away loving, pool playing 27 year old. In the down time she does get between working and training she likes to spend her time with family, friends and her partner. She still gets in the odd game of indoor bowls, a sport which she has represented New Zealand in on the international stage. Her dual international representation has proved a highlight for Lisa in her budding sporting career, and is an accomplishment achieved by very few. It is safe to say that with a little bit of natural talent and a whole lot of dedication, passion and determination Lisa will be showcasing her bowling skills for some time to come.

Quick Facts: Nick Names: Lil

Lisa’s International Debut at the Open level

How long have you been playing bowls? 10 years Dream Job: To play bowls and make the outcome enough to make a good living. Favourite movie: The Notebook Favourite food: Bluff oysters and Crayfish.

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KITTYHAWKS By Crispin Anderlini A brow-furrowing intensity and sense of purpose was evident throughout the Kittyhawks National Under 20 Singles tournament, as young bowlers from across New Zealand came together on the Pakuranga Bowling Club greens to make a name for themselves and test their mettle. Known as the premier bowling event for youth in the country, there were no easy games and friendships were left at the edge of the greens with the bowling bags. Smiles and courtesies weren’t forgotten, but it’s a serious business and this year’s winners were not taking it lightly. Women’s Championship winner Holly McIlroy (Onehunga) was out to balance the books by beating bowlers that had “slaughtered” her in past games, while also putting her hand up for a place in the NZ Under 18 side next year. Taking a meditative approach only seen in a youthful event like the Kittyhawks tournament, McIlroy went about making history by winning the same title as her older brother Shannon McIlroy - to the strings of Aerosmith’s guitars and the bass of the latest RnB tunes. “I like to listen to my music while I play. Flava radio station and old music – from the 80s. It keeps me calm and keeps me in the game,” McIlroy said. It certainly appeared to help, as the champion rolled out fellow Aucklander Selina Goddard (Pakuranga) in the final, 9-2, 8-3, and trumped rival player Nicole Toomey (Victoria, Wellington) in the quarter-final 11-4, 6-6. Toomey defeated McIlroy in last year’s final of the National Secondary School Championships. For Men’s Championship winner Monte Pawa (Far North RSA & Kaitaia Combined), it was hard work and perseverance that earned him a title he has coveted for much of his short, yet illustrious bowling career. Fighting off both illness and

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determined challenger Tim Toomey (Victoria, Wellington) in the final, the Kaitaia teenager secured his prize in a 104, 11-2 victory. “This has been on my wish list for many years, so I can finally tick that off,” Pawa said. Drawing on a wealth of experience on the international (Under 18 NZ representative) and national stages, Pawa went into the final with an epic tie-breaker win over Daryl Read (Opunake, Taranaki), 9-4, 3-8, 3-1, in the semi-final. “I grew off the intensity of that game, but I think the experience helped a lot,” he said. In the Plate event, Siobhan Archer (Papakura, Auckland) defeated Under 18 NZ representative Brittany Tyson (Lincoln, Canterbury) in the women’s final, 7-3, 4-7, 5-0. While Wellingtonian Logan Amer (Titahi Bay) took the Men’s Plate from Keanu Darby (Temuka, South Canterbury) in straight sets, 9-3, 7-3. Pictured from top to bottom: Monte celebrates his long awaited win; Holly’s full of focus on the green; Championship winners Holly McIlroy and Monte Pawa.

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youth bowls SUCCESS AT OKAHU BAY Jason Lindsay is doing his bit for future participation; he is enthusiastic, willing and passionate about youth in bowls. The story starts with Jason’s sister who asked if there was anything Okahu Bay Bowls could do with her school Tamaki College. Jason had only just returned to bowls during the last two months and felt there was also a need for youth bowls. After all, he started at a young age in Sacred Heart College and through his passion pushed the school to introduce bowls into the physical education and create tournaments for him to compete in. Eventually his persistence paid off and he played through Okahu Bay Bowls at Intercentre in Waikato at school age. He later joined the club to support his grandfather and in 2012 won the pairs and triples at the club tournaments with his grandfather. Jason’s winning streak inspired his younger sister who also wanted to join in. Fuelled by his sister’s passion, Jason spoke with Howard Sandler from Auckland Bowls and decided to introduce Squad6 as an option for Tamaki College to get involved. Tamaki College runs an elective recreational scheme, where the students are able to decide on what elective they would like to participate in to learn new skills or gain credits. Jason asked his sister to arrange a meeting or presentation of Squad6 to the teachers concerned and in return he was asked by the head of department to present to the whole school. Jason delivered a clear and enthusiastic presentation to the students (many of whom had no preconception of what lawn bowls entailed) and thirty five students immediately expressed an interest. After two weeks from speaking with Howard, Jason had twenty students confirmed and opened the Okahu Bay Bowling Club for a whole term to the students every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for two hours during school time. Now he is training the students to competitive level, in hope

that Squad6 expands and his students can compete with other schools and clubs. Mrs George, a supporting teacher of the scheme, said “the kids love it, it provides a point of difference to their week and a huge opportunity for them to participate in sport” Jason has organised the whole programme, subscriptions, entertainment, the club access, and with the school’s assistance transportation. He found the Squad6 programme easy to follow with the hardest task being introducing the scheme to the students, but the school embrace the programme thanks to the affiliation and professionalism of the Squad6 plan. Jason Borland the Head of Department at Tamaki College, has been extremely supportive of the programme and Jason’s training. The traction he has made with the students has seen nine players who want to compete with other schools, but all this may soon come to an end. Jason has been accepted into the School of Travel and Tourism to fulfil his dream of being a Flight Attendant in July of this year. The course runs for three months and Jason hopes to find a career with one of the larger companies such as Emirates. And so, Okahu Bay needs a new representative to run Squad6. We would like to support Jason by making a call out to anyone who is interested in volunteering, someone who can pick up on all the great work Jason has done and assist with

building this programme so other schools could be involved and compete. If you or anyone in your club would like to take the reins from Jason and help to keep youth involved and interested in bowls please contact us; marketing@bowlsnz.co.nz or 09 571 9959 Pictured above: Jason showing the young bowling beginners how it is done.

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NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS By Crispin Anderlini Comebacks, historic wins and fearsome fours teams were all part and parcel of the National Club Championships held at Invercargill’s Waverley Bowling Club this year. Perhaps it was the indoor green used throughout the eight day event, or the lively crowd of supporters in attendance every day, but an atmosphere of excitement and good cheer was palpable during the rollercoaster ride of a tournament. Dubbed the ‘Comeback King’ by media, 54-year-old Pat Houlahan (Alexandra) bounced back from being well behind in almost all of his men’s singles games to earn the crown. The final match was no different, as the Central Otago bowler fought back from a 3-16 deficit to win 2524 over Waikato’s Allan Stewart (Central Cambridge) and secure the title in front of his 20-strong entourage of supporters. Auckland’s Linda Ralph (Pakuranga) may not have had the supporters in attendance, but years of experience, a measure of confidence and plenty of bowling talent earned the 55-year-old medical receptionist her first national title in the Women’s Singles. Ralph returned from 2-9 behind in a crucial final match to defeat Black Jacks Development Squad bowler Kaaren Guilford (Johnsonville) 25-16 and win the championship. In both the women’s pairs and triples, star Leeston bowler Sandra Keith dominated the competition and made history by winning three national titles in a single season - her first being the National Open Singles in January. The Canterbury bowler joined clubmate Valmai Hantz in clinching the title in a final match against Riverside’s Bobbie Beattie (skip) and Francie Adair, 19-10, after leading the pack throughout both days of the championship. Keith then reprised her role as a successful skip in the triples, leading

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Leeston’s Karolyn Boon and former NZ representative Serena Matthews to another national title victory for the club by defeating Manurewa Cosmopolitan’s Jan Jones (skip), Jan Montgomery and Lois Myles, 20-14, in the final round. Disappointed in the singles, Gary Watson teamed up with Brendan Hodgson (Stoke) to win the Men’s Pairs Championship by ‘doing a Pat Houlahan’. The Nelson duo bounced back from a crushing defeat on the first day to win the rest of their matches and take the title in a penultimate 22-8 victory over Manurewa Cosmopolitan’s Chris Warren (skip) and Bill Jones. The Auckland Centre proved its growing strength again at the event, with Hillsboro winning the Men’s Triples title and Onehunga the fours. Highly motivated and confident in their abilities, the Hillsboro triplet of Chris Lowe (skip), Peter Thorne and Martin Dixon made the winner’s circle by taking a curtainclosing match against Motueka (Nelson), 25-6. Gold star skip Chris Le Lievre kept the titles coming for Auckland, leading the Onehunga fours (Scott Cottrell, Kevin Dixon and Nick Buttar) to the podium with a 19-5 routing of Southland bowlers Lyall Spencer (skip), Norman Le Lievre (no relation), Phil Mahoney and Trevor Tomlins in the last match of the tournament. In the Women’s Fours Championship, Frankton Railway’s Sue Burnand skipped Black Jacks Leanne Curry and Genevieve Baildon and Jo Rajendram into a field of players that included some of the biggest names in New Zealand bowls. Facing such luminaries as Commonwealth Games medallist Val Smith (United, Nelson), multiple national title-holders Anne Bateman and Ann Muir (Kensington, Northland) and recently promoted Black Jack Lisa White (Victoria, Wellington), the Waikato women didn’t back down and won through on 11 points of differential. They won three games from five

and were defeated in the final match by Barbara McGregor’s United team, 14-16. But dealing the Victoria women a painful 19-5 coup de grace in the fourth round was enough to earn the team the title.

‘Comeback King’ – Pat Houlahan.

Triples winners Keith, Matthews and Boon.

Brendan Hodgson and Gary Watson won the pairs after a rocky start.

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JO EDWARDS

WINS FIRST EVER BOWLS OSCAR Oscar awards usually conjure up images of glamorous film stars, red carpets and Hollywood luminaries sipping champagne, not the quietly intense greens of the lawn bowling world. But all that glitz and glamour has now been conferred on the popular sport by the Confederation Mondiale des Sport de Boules (World Confederation of Bowls, CMSB), and world number one Jo Edwards is the first recipient. Announced at an awards ceremony on Italy’s appropriately stunning Conero Riviera, CMSB President Romolo Rizzoli awarded the champions of the four specialities (raffa, lyonnaise, petanque and lawn bowls) that were nominated by their respective International Federations. Hailing from Nelson, Edwards was nominated by World Bowls after an amazing year in which the Kiwi bowler returned from an 18-month break to continue one of the most glittering bowling careers the country has ever seen. Among her many accolades, Edwards has won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the pairs (2002), two World Bowls pairs gold medals (2004 and 2008) and the World Champion of Champion Singles title last year. Her singles victory put the finishing touches to a stellar season in which the 42-year-old won the World Cup Indoor singles title for the third year in a row and took both the singles and pairs titles back at home in the National Open Championships.

“I was just fortunate I had an amazing year; it just kept going,” Edwards said with wonder. “It’s the first time they’ve awarded it and it was really an honour, it’s awesome. But you know, you probably don’t realise how big it is really until other people tell you. I got wind of it in early February but what was even more surprising was they [CMSB] offered me an all-expenses paid trip to Italy to accept the award.” Unfortunately for Edwards, a lucrative contract had just been signed with Sydney’s Merrylands Bowling Club and the star bowler was unable to attend the ceremony. “I had only three and a half weeks notice and had already signed a contract with Merrrylands, so I just couldn’t do it. It was a real shame,” she said. Instead, the unique award was presented at the World Cup Indoor tournament after she had just won the silver medal. Standing in front of a full gallery of fellow bowlers from across the globe, it was perhaps a fitting way to accept the hand-painted trophy and certainly something Edwards will remember. “It was quite special having it presented in front of players I know and friends at the World Cup in Warilla [Australia]. The award is a kind of platter, one-of-a-kind and hand-painted by Italian artists.” Edwards said. Despite not having the opportunity

Jo with her World Confederation of Bowls award.

to read an acceptance speech in true Oscar style, the Black Jack has a sizeable list of people whose support she’s grateful for, including husband and NZ National Head Coach, Dave Edwards. “I have to thank my family for supporting me. For Dave, it’s a hell of a sacrifice letting me do what I do - with all the time I spend training and competing. I can’t do it by myself and I’m grateful for the support from friends, fellow NZ players and Bowls NZ with their High Performance programme.”

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THE BOWLS STORY THE STORY OF HONOUR

Shannon McIlroy has worked his way from youth success to the black shirt.

National Coach Dave Edwards helps to ensure New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future success.

Jean Ashby has been a Bowls NZ life member since 2002.

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If you thought bowls was just a game, think again. Bowls is steeped in tradition, it has enormous spirit. Bowls in New Zealand has successfully navigated the pathway between retaining its core values and traditions and opening itself up to a new way of being and a new generation of participants. Bowls has reflected deeply on its own values. A recent review, The Values Project, unearthed a passionate group of people with a clear vision for what bowls is and what it stands for. This review has released some real energy within the bowling community. The future is bright and the key principles underpinning the integrity of the game are at the forefront of this new and exciting journey. The values of teamwork, honesty, integrity and fair play have not been left behind. As bowls moves forward, the traditions and etiquette of our great game will be honoured. This is being done in a consistent and considered way and by introducing these concepts to new players early in their involvement with bowls. Bowls continues to honour its people through recognizing and celebrating their achievements and contributions whether it be on the green or off. Bowls honours the participation of individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds and their differences are respected.

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THE SUCCESS STORY If you thought bowls was happy just to show up, think again. Bowls in New Zealand has a strong culture of success. New Zealand bowlers have been and continue to be hugely successful on the world stage. We have won more medals than any other bowling nation. This success has not happened by accident. As all bowlers know, it is an easy game to get started in but a difficult game to master. New Zealand is the top bowling nation in the world because of its ongoing investment in participants, in its talent identification and development, in its coaching and training. Bowls in New Zealand succeeds because of good planning, administration and governance. Success is now and has long been a part of the heritage of bowls in New Zealand. Importantly success attracts people to our game. It attracts sponsors and business partners. Success is exciting. It breaks old stereotypes and creates a new and vibrant image. Bowls New Zealand is working hard to spread that story of success. More than ever the achievements of our bowlers are celebrated and honoured.

Kerry Clark and Dave Baldwin won a gold medal in the fours at the 1974 Commonwealth Games

2011 National Secondary Schools Champions Euan Wong and Nicole Toomey.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fours team with their gold medals at the Six Nations.

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club scene Bowls Talk to merge with Upshot This month will be the last issue of Bowls Talk. Going forward it will merge with Upshot to create a single source for all of your bowling information, stories and updates.

GRANT’S CORNER TO CORNER FINAL In April the Grant’s Corner to Corner final was held at Mount Eden Bowling Club. Regional finalists from around the country were flown in to Auckland where they competed for the National Title and $3000 for their club. Shona Mann from North East Valley Bowling Club in Dunedin took home the title, much to her surprise. “Never in a million years did I dream of winning the event and returning home with the cheque” she said in slight awe, “I’m just overwhelmed by what has happened to me” Congratulations to all those who made it to the National Final, it seemed that a great afternoon was had by all. Thank you Grant’s for supporting such a wonderful event.

CAPS FOR CANTERBURY After the success of the last campaign, ‘CAPS for CANTERBURY’ is once again raising money for Christchurch. Last year $5,750.90 was raised to aid in the rebuild of clubs and greens affected by the 2011 earthquakes. Work is still to be done and we would like to once again call on your support for this great cause and ask you to get behind our fellow bowlers. You can purchase your $12.95 ‘WE ARE ONE’ cap by downloading an order form from the Bowls New Zealand website (www.bowlsnz.co.nz)

NATIONAL AWARDS

National Bowls Awards

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The National Bowls Awards gives the community an opportunity to recognise those within your club and centre who have shown exceptional achievements, volunteered above and beyond, or have made an outstanding contribution to the development, promotion and growth of lawn bowls. To get your vote in complete the nomination form and enter before 16 July and all nomination forms can be found on the Bowls New Zealand website: www.bowlsnz.co.nz/national-bowls-awards/ Make sure that you take the opportunity to recognise those who contribute to our game!

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50TH BOWLS WANGANUI CENTRE TITLE FOR RAY PARK! When Ray Park won the Open Pairs with his son Clint on 14 April he also achieved his 50th Bowls Wanganui centre title. Ray and Clint seem to be a winning combination, having won 25 centre titles together! Ray first started bowls in 1977 at the then Services Bowling Club in Wanganui. He won his first centre title in the 1983/84 season with Bill Gannon in the coincidentally - Open Pairs – against Jim Christie and Graeme Little (Taranaki). Ray joined the Wanganui Bowling Club in the 1985/86 season and is now one off winning 50 centre titles whilst playing for this club. Congratulations Ray on a great achievement!

NATIONAL MIXED PAIRS Paul McKinnel (Te Rangi) and Averil Fowler (Balfour) were on form at the Mixed Pairs Championships at Waverley Bowling Club in April, winning the tournament without a single loss. “I’m lucky to play with her and we’ve had a great run of it in the last five years,” McKinnel said of the duo’s successful partnership. “We won the Southland Mixed Pairs two years in a row.” And the strategy for their victorious few days? As simple as just getting closer to the jack on the “beautiful greens”

DON’T FORGET! Don’t forget to register and start planning for your clubs social bowls leagues. All registration forms can be found on the Bowls New Zealand website (www.bowlsnz. co.nz/club/national-brands/) Have a Go day will be held on Sunday 14 October. Register your club now and start planning how you are going to get your community to have a go, registrations close 16 July The start of the Mates In Bowls season is getting closer! Pre Christmas registrations close 24 September with Post Christmas registrations closing 19 November. After this you can put your marketing material to work and start promoting your club! Although Christmas seems a long time away the year is going fast and businesses will be starting to plan their Christmas functions. Registrations for Christmas Bowls will close on 27 July. Please contact your local Community Development Officer (CDO) for more information.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CHANGE? CEO Kerry Clark and grassroots bowlers provide their feedback and thoughts on the message delivered at the Roadshow.

Kerry’s thoughts The Partnership and Participation

Thoughts from our bowlers

Roadshow is now completed. 31 meetings

I thought the presentation was great,

in total were held and although numbers

it spelt out the situation although I think

in some places were very low, the key

most people with their head out of the

message of the need to change was accepted in the vast majority of meetings. It was interesting to hear some feedback of “we have heard all this before” That is

sand will know the situation, but it still gives us all awake up call that this is where we are. Ian Monaghan

true but what has your club, your centre, done about it? Having

just

attended

behalf

of World Bowls, meetings with the Commonwealth

Games

Federation

regarding the games in Glasgow 2014 and having the opportunity to attend the Sport Accord conference, the overriding message was that sport nowadays is inextricably

linked

Traditional

sports

with

entertainment. conservative

approaches around rules, regulations, times when you can play etc.etc. are all struggling to increase members and participants. If you don’t change then you will wither and die was the message. That message is consistent with what we have been promoting. I have been heartened

We need to find out what traditional members and casual participants want out of the game. If the game is to prosper we need to listen to, and cater for, the players of the future. Not the players of the past. Instead of being over influenced by the 10% of our highly competitive bowlers we must ‘survey’ our new members and ask them what type of formats would interest them. We must think outside the square! We must review our programmes and not just keep repeating them year in year out. Times are changing and we need to adapt. Brian Cuff

however, by the receipt of a number of thoughtful responses around changes to

I thought the need for change

formats. There is a general acceptance

was positively and clearly presented. In

that catering for 10% of the playing

particular the graphic demonstration of

population has to change and providing

the falling numbers of ‘traditional’ players

our sport in shorter time frames is a must.

and the rapid rise in casual bowlers was

We will be working to produce a

quite a wake-up call. Some re-prioritising

series of helpful templates to assist Clubs

of our Club’s Operational Plan is likely to

and Centres in programming but don’t

follow, especially in the areas of game

leave it for another year. It needs to be

formats and community involvement.

addressed now!

Garrick Hamlyn

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STAFF PROFILE

MARTIN MACKENZIE If you are in the Auckland or Northern Regions you may have come across our newest Community Development Officer (CDO) and Team Leader. Coming from the SPCA, Martin Mackenzie joined the Bowls New Zealand team in April of this year and has jumped right into his role. Having already been around the country to meet the other CDO’s Martin is making quick ground in finding his feet within the sport. Although not a bowling club member, Martin has been involved in the sport as a social bowler for a number of years. His exposure to bowls has, like many others, been lifelong as both of his parents were good bowlers. Although he may not come from the direct bowling community no-one can doubt Martin’s love of sport and his dedication to bowls. “I love sport! I really enjoy sport and especially being involved with developing youth” A statement which you can tell is said with 100% honesty and passion. Outside of his time in the office Martin is a keen game fisherman having hooked a few Marin in his time. He is also heavily involved in the rugby community and is on the delegate for the Auckland Rugby Union, as well as the Chairman of Grammar Carlton Rugby Club.

He has translated this passion for fishing and rugby into the sport of bowls, a sport which he believes “has good opportunity over the next few years to move forward” This progression of bowls into the future was one of the draw cards for Martin choosing to take on the role as CDO and Team Leader. But just what change does he envision for the sport? “With a change in format and a change in the way the game is perceived I think we can really grow our membership” With a life surrounded by sport you have to ask the tough question: What has been his favourite sporting moment? It only takes a moment of consideration for Martin to reply “the whistle blowing at the end of the Rugby World Cup final!”

You can contact Martin by email: martin@bowlsnz.co.nz or phone: 021 966 016

Quick facts: Favourite food: Butter chicken Favourite movie: Brave Heart Dream destination: Rio, I would like to go back to Brazil Book: Lie down with Lion by Ken Follet Person I most admire: Nelson Mandela

CDO

CONTACTS REGION 1 & TEAM LEADER Martin Mackenzie martin@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 016 Bowls Far North Bowls Northland Bowls North Harbour Auckland Bowls Counties/Manukau

REGION 2 Steve Beel steve@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 017 Bowls Waikato Thames Valley Bowls Bay of Plenty Bowls Gisborne/East Coast Bowls Hawkes Bay

REGION 3&4 Paul Cavanagh paul@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 177 Bowls Taranaki Bowls Wanganui Bowls Manawatu Bowls Wairarapa Bowls Wellington Bowls Kapiti Coast

REGION 5 Vince Roper vince@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 263 Bowls Nelson Bowls Marlborough Bowls Canterbury Bowls Buller Bowls West Coast

REGION 6 Pete Thomson pete@bowlsnz.co.nz Mobile 021 966 010 Bowls South Canterbury Bowls Dunedin Bowls North Otago South Otago Bowling Centre Central Otago Bowls Bowls Southland.

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FOCUS ON UMPIRING MEASURING TECHNIQUES Umpire accreditation and reaccreditation procedures are once again underway. Whilst Level 1 candidates have to attend courses conducted by authorised tutors, the Bowls New Zealand Umpires Committee (BNZUC) recommends that all other candidates view the World Bowls DVD ‘Umpiring and Marking Skills’, familiarise themselves with Appendix E of the Bowls NZ Umpire Training Manual and read the BNZUC booklet ‘Measuring Procedures’, all of which are available at your local Umpire Association. Some of the ‘best practices’ included within these are as follows: 1. The following procedures are common to most measures and should be followed where appropriate. l Secure any bowls not on their flat using wedges l Always work on the open side and at right angles to the jack and bowls being measured l Make sure your head is above the line of measure and make sure you can see both ends of the measure l If you use an assistant, the assistant should take the jack end and you the decision end l When you are moving around the head, do not walk between the jack and the bowls l Do not move the jack or bowls when measuring l Take particular care with the first measure as this is your ‘standard’ l Always return to your first measure to recheck it is still correct l Always check if any bowl in the ditch is a ‘toucher’ l At no stage put your hand or foot in the ditch 2. Box String Measure l Ensure that the body of the measure, the string and the pointer are in a straight line l Ensure the fixed pointer is touching the jack and flexible pointer is touching the bowl 3. Feeler Gauges l Steady both hands on the green and use white strips on the green between the bowls as an aid

5. String Measure l Ensure that the fixed pointer, the flexible pointer and the string are in a straight line l Ensure that the fixed pointer is touching the jack and the flexible pointer is touching the bowl l Maintain communication with your assistant at all times 6. Boundary scope l Ensure the boundary pegs are in a vertical position l After aligning the cross hairs with the far peg and the top of the far bank, ensure that the centre of the base of the scope is still aligned with the centre of the peg. 7. 30 Metre Tape l When measuring a delivered jack, always ensure that the mat is in a legal position 8. Three Bowl Measure (One Red and Two Blue) l Measure the Red bowl first. Use this measure against the other two 9. Four Bowl Measure (Two Red and Two Blue) l Measure one pair to find the one nearest the jack l Measure this against each of the other pair l If the first bowl measured is the shot, measure the other bowl of the first pair against the second pair to determine second shot

4. Callipers l Steady both wrists on the green and if the nearest points of a jack and bowl are not on the same level, the callipers must be used at an appropriate angle

Test your laws knowledge with the umpires quiz on the Bowls NZ website www.bowlsnz.co.nz/game-development/umpire/quiz/

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COACHING is the key • Raising Awareness • Building Responsibility • Building Self Belief

Rob Pidgeon National Programmes Manager

BOWLS NZ PERFORMANCE COACH Bowls NZ has been developing another step in the Coach Development Pathway and is excited to announce that a Performance Coach accreditation will be introduced this winter as a national pilot This accreditation is aimed at developing coaches who intend to coach performance level players (e.g. Talent Development and above). There will be a requirement for candidates to not only attend an Auckland course, but to be self driven to achieve their own personal coach development plan. This course builds on content already covered in the Bowls NZ Coach accreditation. Places on the initial course in Auckland (June 8-10) are extremely limited to ensure candidates have the best opportunity to learn from National Black Jacks Coach Dave Edwards. The six successful candidates on the National pilot are: l Evan Roberts (Andersons Bay) l Howard Sandler (Mt Eden) l Ian Monaghan (Masterston) l Lindsay Thomas (Queenstown) l Russell Murphy (Tokoroa)

l Vickie McNamara (Taradale) l National assistant coaches Terry Scott, Raelene Peters and Josie Uren are also involved in the Performance Coach course. Content covered in the Bowls NZ Performance Coach Accreditation: l NZ Coach Approach l Ideal Performance State l VARK l Team selecting l Managing a side l Technique and match play l Individual performance plan l Culture and values l Sport science After the Performance Course is piloted (national course), Bowls NZ will be calling for applications for the same course to be held regionally (Northern, Central & Southern) within the next 12-18 months.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE OFFICE? New to every issue of Upshot will be the ‘What’s happening in the office?’ This page will keep you up to date on what your national staff are currently working on and everything new which is going on in Bowls NZ around the country.

ROAD SHOW After visiting 31 clubs around the country the Road Show is all wrapped up. We are now working on developing templates which will aid clubs in changing and updating their current systems and processes. These templates will aid in looking at things in a different light, as well as doing things differently to ensure the ongoing survival and success of our sport. The database has been a large focus in the office over the past two months, with progress being made in leaps and bounds on the functionality and design. Seven Partner Clubs have had their details loaded onto the database and more are coming in daily. Stay tuned for more updates on the database as we move forwards! The event calendar for next year has been set and can be found at www.bowlsnz.co.nz/ events/ make sure you take a look at what is coming up in the 2012-2013 season. It will be another busy year of bowls as we begin the World Bowls events in build up for the 2016 World Bowls Championships in Christchurch.

SPONSORSHIP A big focus has been renewing sponsorships, with TOWER, Hyundai and Nescafé all signing on for another year of support. We thank our sponsors for all of the support they give to the sport of bowls which allows us to provide various opportunities and programmes to all bowlers. To build on this, new sponsorship opportunities are being sought to increase revenue streams and allow us to continue to build our great game.

10 YEARS AT BOWLS NZ! This year Pauline Rowland is celebrating 10 years with Bowls NZ! Working at reception, Pauline has talked to and helped many of those involved with the organisation over the years. This is a great dedication to the sport of bowls and an incredible milestone. We thank Pauline for all of her efforts and work over this time and look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.

FAREWELL ROB Our National Programmes Manager, Rob Pidgeon will be leaving us in June after being accepted into the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand California/New Zealand Lifeguard Exchange as one of two representatives, where he will spend two months in California researching lifesaving and training techniques. First starting as a practicum student, Rob has spent five years with Bowls New Zealand and we wish him luck in his future endeavours and on his exchange.

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WHAT DOES SPONSORSHIP LOOK LIKE IN YOUR CLUB? Bowls New Zealand has undertaken a survey into Hyundaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsorship of the grass roots level of our sport. We looked at your perceptions of sponsorship, what benefits you believe sponsorship can provide in your club and the benefits you can provide to sponsors.

How important is sponsorship to bowls?

Where can sponsorship assist in the future of your club?

81% of our community believes that sponsorship is very important to bowls. A large portion of the funding for bowls, whether it is club or national level, comes from sponsorship. We need to remember that sponsorship is no longer just about brand exposure but also about access to people. We have a great sport and a great community within bowls and we need to share this with our sponsors, because who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be a part of it?

82% think that sponsorship can assist with tournaments, and 54% believe it can help to increase participation. The challenge with gaining sponsorship is often thinking of new and innovative ways for sponsors to be involved in your club so that you are both able to achieve what you want. Talk to your Community Development Officer (CDO) and get them to help you arrange a meeting with your local Hyundai Dealer. Find out what your dealer wants to achieve and work together to come up with a plan that will be effective for both of you.

Does your club have a relationship with a Hyundai dealership

Can your club host the HMNZ (Hyundai) sponsorship and partners?

67% do not have a relationship with their local Hyundai Dealership. Have you talked to your CDO about approaching your local Hyundai Dealership? Have you offered them access to events at your club, opportunities to promote their vehicles, or communicate with your club members? Putting the time and effort into getting to know your local Hyundai Dealership can provide great benefits for your club and members. Create a partnership with your Hyundai Dealership which you can both grow and benefit from.

78% can provide Hyundai sponsorship opportunities through tournaments, while only 21% can provide a database While many Hyundai Dealerships do sponsor tournaments at club level it is important to remember that brand placement is no longer enough. We need to allow dealers to talk to the people who are interested in buying cars. Invite your dealer to come to the tournament prize giving, or another time when bowlers will be free and interested in talking to them. Creating a database of your club members can be very valuable for this reason. It allows both you and your sponsors to communicate with club members in an easy and effective way, giving them access to people rather than events.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill in this survey. The lucky winner of the Supernova Bowling Bag courtesy of Bowls Planet is Brian Fisher of Wilton Bowling Club. Congratulations Brian!

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