SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Official Publication of Bowls SA
June 2015
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Welcome
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s we reflect on the past season, it is already that time of year when we are working towards ensuring that everything is coming together in preparation for the next season. Yes, next Season! Bowls SA Committees play a key role in safeguarding that everything that happens at State level goes according to plan; a task that requires them to put in a huge number of hours behind the scenes to make events happen. Like Clubs all around the State, Bowls SA is very lucky to have such a large number of dedicated volunteers who put in the hard yards to make sure the discipline is well managed and seamless. I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank the members of all Bowls SA Committees for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the cause. For many years, Club membership has been the cornerstone of South Australian Lawn Bowls and for most of the last decade, nationally, traditional membership has faced a small annual decline each year with Clubs forced to find a greater level of non-member revenue to ensure their viability.
A key program is Night Owls which has been conducted over many years by in excess of 50% of South Australian Clubs. Through this program Clubs have boosted their retention rate and introduced the game to a whole new audience as well as increasing revenue through increased food and beverage sales. In addition they have dramatically strengthened the Club’s engagement with the local community through welcoming people of different ages, genders and talents. At the end of the day Fun is the most important thing any Bowls Club can offer to their members and it should be what being a Bowls Club member is all about.
Mark Easton CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
A key area for Clubs to attract and maintain members is to ensure the product they are offering is enticing to potential members and cannot be obtained from other sources. This is why it is so critical for Clubs to look carefully at what they offer to their members and to be aware of new ideas that will engage potential members more strongly with their Bowls Club.
Contents Features & Articles
10 AWARDS NIGHT Bowls SA’s night of nights, celebrating the achievements of bowlers across SA
Clubs SA Compliance Update Checklist Hall of Fame 2015 Master Builders National Carnival Awards Night Club of the Year Pennant Wrap 2014-15 Champions Week Women’s Country Carnival Mitsubishi Acquisition Past Presidents A Fresh Approach to Your Club’s Hygiene Under 18 State Championships School Lawn Bowls Championships State Mixed Pairs Under 25 Singles Seniors Update SA Greenkeepers Association State Night Owls State Multi Disability Championships
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Regulars
12 CLUB OF THE YEAR
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
Celebrating the bowling clubs who have made outstanding achievements in 2014-15
BOWLER Official Bowls SA Publication
President’s Message Update Commercial Team Update Regional Roundup Unbiased Opinion Spot the Jack You Be The Umpire Questions Coaches Corner Classifieds We Will Remember Them You Be The Umpire Answers
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President's Message
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t the time this goes to print Clubs, Associations and Regions will have had their Annual General Meetings and many bowlers will have packed their bowls away and headed off to warmer climates. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who were prepared to hold office during the year; bowls could not operate without your efforts. The year has finished with some significant events for our State. In the Australian Sides Championships  held in Western Australia during April our men finished in second place and the women came in 5th. The players are to be congratulated on their results and the way they conducted themselves throughout the event. They have certainly given notice that our players are not to be taken lightly in any competition. I also had the pleasure of watching some of the games during the Champions Week and once again our players demonstrated a professional approach and a keenness to win. Congratulations to all those who took part. In April the Australian Blind Bowlers Association Championships were held at Salisbury Bowling Club. Bowlers from all over Australia took part and I was pleased to be able to attend the opening. Salisbury Club are to be congratulated on the presentation of the greens and Club rooms; they are a credit to all those members who have been involved in the upgrading and we look forward to seeing further progress in the future. In April the State Consultative Body met and as it is now more
than 10 years since the amalgamation of the RSABA and SAWBA it is considered the appropriate time to review our structure to see if we can make our governance more effective in the way we deliver all things associated with our game. To assist in this matter a facilitator was engaged to identify issues and to see what improvements can be made. These matters will be further discussed by the Board and the Councillors at the State Consultative Body meeting in July. A number of Councillors are not renominating for their position and we thank them for the many years of dedicated service they have given to the sport. Looking towards the future it is important that we recognise what is happening within our sport. Pennant numbers are declining each year but social bowlers are increasing and although we welcome them to our Clubs and appreciate the revenue that their visits generate we are faced with the challenge of how to interest them to become members. Do we need to look at competitions other than pennants? Do we need to look at incentives that will make social bowlers keen to join? These are the questions we all need to ask and to seek answers that will make our sport sustainable into the future. While I realise that we all want to just get on and play bowls, there is the possibility that numbers will dwindle to a level that has a serious impact on the future of our competitions. The challenge for each and every one is to work together to ensure that bowls is sustainable and that it becomes the sport that everyone wants to play! Once again we must thank our volunteers who are the heart and soul of our sport and we look forward to seeing you on the green next season.
Janice Kelly OAM PRESIDENT
Update BIANCA CHIERA
BOARD OF BOWLS SA Nominations are now open for the following Board of Bowls SA positions: • President (1 year term) • Vice President (1 year term) • Finance Director (1 year term) • Male Country Bowls Director and Female Metropolitan Bowls Director (2 year terms)
As Member Services Officer, Bianca will be responsible for all components of the IMG system, liaising with the Officiating Committee and working with the Operations team to ensure the smooth running of all State Events. Bianca will be rolling out training and refresher sessions for IMG in the coming months.
Nominations are open to fully registered members of Member Clubs. Nomination forms are available on the Bowls SA website or by contacting Bowls SA on 8234 7544 or email reception@ bowlssa.com.au
SA BOWLER At the end of each season Bowls SA conducts a review of all expenditure including the publication of the SA
Bowler. This year’s review has identified areas of concern, inclusive of postage, distribution and publication costs that need to be addressed for the new season. It has been widely reported that postage costs through Australia Post have and will continue to rise. This will result in a huge increase in an already large distribution cost which provides ongoing sustainability issues. Bowls SA are keen to communicate to all bowlers in the most effective, efficient and timely manner with consideration to widen distribution to casual and potential members. Many publications such as The Advertiser are now shifting to digital editions which can be readily accessed online at a heavily reduced cost to the consumer each year, this is one avenue being explored by a working party. Please watch this space!
Clubs SA | Compliance Update Checklist Revised Risk Assessment and Liquor Management Plan
All Clubs are required to review their Risk Assessment and Liquor Management Plan. Most Clubs will not have to make any changes to the existing document, however a new updated document should be completed. Templates of the revised Risk Assessment and Liquor Management Plan are on the Clubs SA website www. clubssa.com.au. Keep the Revised Risk Assessment and Liquor Management Plan in the Bar area in the Clubs SA Liquor Compliance Folder.
Training in the Liquor Management Plan
Once you have completed your document all volunteers and paid staff need to be re-trained in the Liquor Management Plan component before they sell or supply alcohol to members and patrons. This training could either be reading through the Liquor Management Plan or having a meeting to explain and discuss the contents.
Record of Training
You need to complete evidence of Training in the Liquor Management Plan by way of either, an individual staff/ volunteer Training Record or a single sheet with a list of names and the date they read the document. Place this evidence in the Clubs SA Records Folder to show the Inspector from Consumer and Business Services upon request.
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New Committee Members
After your AGM you need to advise the Commissioner for Liquor and Gaming and seek approval for them as a ‘Fit and proper Person’ under the Liquor Licensing Act. § Full Club Licences need to complete a Personal Identification Declaration (PID) and submit with the Approval of a Person form for each new committee member and currently a fee of $111 per person(increasing on 1 July) § Limited Club Licences need to complete the Change of Committee Limited Licence Clubs form which just lists the details of the new committee. There is no charge for lodging this form. All forms are available to members on the Clubs SA website. Enjoy your winter break and if Clubs require a free Liquor Compliance Audit before next season please do not hesitate to contact me on (08) 8290 2200 or 0420 455 305.
Greg Fisher
Membership Manager Clubs SA
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nduction into the Hall of Fame recognises an illustrious group of South Australia’s most respected and celebrated sports men and women who through their achievements have made a significant contribution to the sport in this State. Hall of Fame nominations are divided into two categories, Athletes and General Members.‘Athletes’ are those who have competed at the top level of competition available in the sport. ‘General members’ are selected for excellence and outstanding achievements in roles supporting athletes’ participation. Since the inaugural inductions in 2011, 25 outstanding persons in our sport have now been honoured and at the Awards Night on 29 May another four were added to that list.
ELLIOTT BEASLEY
IAN TAYLOR
Elliott was a member of the Adelaide Bowling Club for over 40 years and on moving to Glenelg he joined the Holdfast Bay Bowling Club to see out the last few years of his bowling career. Elliott came from a strong Bowls family. His father Len and his grandfather were also Adelaide Bowling Club members and his son Geoff also played for the State. A force at Club and State level winning a long list of titles, Elliott represented South Australia in 147 games and was appointed Captain/Coach of the State Side. He was an integral part of World Bowls 1996 as coordinator of the Officials. The driving force behind the Metropolitan Singles competition, Elliott organised and personally funded the tournament for many years. Elliott last played in 1982 and passed away in 2000. Elliott’s widow Betty Beasley and her daughter Karen King accepted the award.
Ian’s bowling career commenced in 1975 at the Railways Bowling Club, Port Augusta. After transferring to Adelaide he played at Adelaide, Grange and Hawthorn Bowling Club’s before moving to the east coast in 1997. During this time he played in the 1991 Trans-Tasman, 1992 Trans-Tasman, 1992 World Championships, was winner of the Australian Indoor Singles in 1993 and a Silver Medallist in the 1994 Commonwealth Games. During 1996 he competed in the Moama International, the Trans-Tasman against New Zealand and in the World Championships, held at Lockleys Bowling Club, Ian earned a Bronze Medal in Triples and Fours. Amassing a total of 80 tests for Australia between 1991 and 1996; 207 games as a representative of our State he earned his Australian Cap; number 96. Ian subsequently retired from bowls in 2004; joined the Kingscliff Bowling Club in 2009 and played two pennant seasons for Ascot Park in 2011 and 2012.
RONALD RUEDIGER
ROBERT COOPER
Ron’s talent on and off the green were outstanding and in addition to being the oldest winner of the Adelaide Masters at age 64, he represented Australia in an Over 60s TransTasman team in New Zealand, was awarded the Putland Medal and won major tournaments in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland as well as his home State, South Australia. Having played an impressive 245 games for South Australia in an era where players were not financially assisted was a sign of his dedication and commitment to the sport. Ron retired from the sport in 1995 and passed away 2013. The Ruediger name is well known in bowls with Ron’s son Kim and grandson Wayne all highly successful bowlers.
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Bob’s understanding and appreciation of the culture of the sport and Member Club operations has underpinned his service to the sport as an administrator. His background in finance, governance and officiating has been invaluable to his Club, the Ascot Park Bowling Club, and to the Royal SA Bowling Association and Bowls SA as President and a Committee member over an extended time. In 2006 Bob was appointed as a World Bowls 2012 Director and during the ensuing years in the lead up to the event being staged in Adelaide, he worked closely with Bowls Australia and Events SA on negotiations which culminated in the two week event, hosted at the Lockleys and Holdfast Bay Bowling Clubs, being highly successful and a unique opportunity to showcase our State. More recently Bob was Chair of the working group tasked with overseeing the preparation of a State-wide Audit of Facilities and Master Plan for the sport.
2015 Master Builders National Carnival
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he 2015 James Wall Cup was hosted in Geelong at the Belmont Bowls Club with teams from Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia competing for the James Wall Cup that has been contested in 70 annual carnivals, the inaugural James Wall Cup commenced in 1923, and the David Barro Cup now in its sixth year. South Australia, having won the James Wall Cup in the previous two years, was anxious to make it three in a row. Well led by experienced skippers and supported by capable teams, SA was well placed on Day 3 and poised to make a bold bid for victory on the final two days.
Day 4 results reflected another battle between Victoria and South Australia for top spot. On the final day of the competition it went down to the wire with victory going our way and the Barro Cup returned to SA after a three year absence. The second SA team finished a very close third. Once again, South Australian bowlers were seen as competitive on the national scene and all 23 members of the squad contributed to a very successful event. June 2016 will see the South Australian Master Builders competing at Soldiers Point in Newcastle and fiercely determined to win both cups.
Day 4 saw SA edge marginally in front of the competition at the close of play and eager to meet the Victorians on the final day. After a good start, the game swung in favour of the Victorians on all rinks and resulted in the SA contingent finishing third overall with Victoria finally capturing the coveted James Wall Cup and victorious after 19 years of disappointment. Western Australia finished in second place.
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There was better news for the two SA teams that contested the David Barro cup with both in the running at Day 3, with two wins each and only Victoria challenging with Queensland and Western Australia collapsing on the third day and out of contention.
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he Endeavour Homes Pavilion, Morphettville was the venue on Friday 29 May when President Jackie Kelly OAM welcomed 300 guests, including special guest Independent Senator and Bowls SA Ambassador, Nick Xenophon to the annual Bowls SA Awards Night. Special guests included Bowls Australia Board Director Kathryn Bailey and her husband Robert; sponsors Lindsay Nobes and Justin Kelly (ANZ), Andrew Smith (Lion Nathan), David Millington (MGA Insurance Brokers), Lee-Anne Virlas (Adelaide Shores), Greg Fisher (Clubs SA), David Aarons (Berry Bowling Systems), Adam Lewis (Schweppes), Tim Knight (Sports Centre), Tom Rosewarne and Corey Horsell (Rosewarne’s Kadina), and John LePlastrier and his wife Sally (Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA).
of two rainwater tanks, installation of cement paths and shade shelters on all greens. Under his supervision the Club’s greens have also been renovated, banks repaired and handrails and steps installed. Max is a great ambassador for his Club; always reliable and energetic; he completes large projects through to small maintenance jobs with enthusiasm.
Country Carnival Players of the Year The Country Carnival Player of the Year is calculated by accumulated points from the three Country Carnival events, Singles, Pairs and Fours, with assigned weighting given to the more prestigious events. In naming the Women’s Country Carnival Player of the Year, Helen Minhard was acknowledged for her magnificent run in the 2015 Women’s Country Carnival, claiming the Singles title, a third in the Pairs and making it through to the second knockout Club of the Year round of the Fours event. The Club of the Year Awards were strongly contested with Persistence paid off for Neville Leue. After playing in previous finalists selected from nominees that met the initial criteria for Country Carnival Singles Finals, Neville finally claimed the 2015 achievement or development of strategies in key areas including membership of the STARCLUB Club Development Program; Clubs Men’s Country Carnival Singles title and the well-deserved Men’s SA; Good Sports Program; V-Star Volunteer Management Program Country Carnival Player of the Year Award. through the Office for Recreation & Sport and have actioned a Coach of the Year Business and/or Strategic Plan. The Coach of the Year Award recognises individuals who have A full report is on Page 12. made a significant contribution to Club development, coaching members and junior and disabled players by utilising innovative Volunteer of the Year coaching techniques, good communication and interpersonal Volunteers are the lifeblood of our Clubs and the Volunteer skills. of the Year Award seeks to recognise individuals who have In naming the Coach of the Year, Deanna Amos was contributed to the sport within the last 12 months in areas acknowledged for having proven herself as a dedicated coach, such as administration, promotion, membership initiatives, going above and beyond in her commitment to coaching not Club maintenance and support and other general roles at only teams, but also individual members as Club Coach for the Club, Association, Regional and/or State level and whose Port Noarlunga Bowling Club. Deanna also contributes to the SA achievements are of such a standard of excellence to set them Bowler, through the ‘Coaches Corner’. apart from their peers. There were nine finalists in the Volunteer of the Year for 2014-2015: Official of the Year Max Anesbury, Alfred Boyle, Don Edwards, Jeff England, Jennifer Each year the format for this very prestigious night is reviewed Lyons, Audrey May, Leigh Roberts, Allen Wallace and Merna to make the most of the opportunity to recognise our high Whitehead. achievers and this year Official of the Year was added to The winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2014-2015, the list of awards to recognise individuals who have made a Max Anesbury is the backbone of the Port Noarlunga Bowling significant commitment to officiating at all levels and through Club’s volunteers. As Site Manager and Volunteer Coordinator their excellent communication and interpersonal skills have for the complete interior renovation of the Clubhouse Max shown both professionalism, sportsmanship and an exceptional coordinated electricians, builders and painters; the plumbing 10 | SA BOWLER | June 2015
Left-Right: Volunteer Award - Merna Whitehead, Jeff England, Max Anesbury (Volunteer of the Year), Jenny Lyons and Don Edwards; Lion Nathan Representative and Hall of Fame Member, Andrew Smith with State Event Players of the Year Winners, Renata Calisto and Scott Thulborn; Independent Senator and Bowls SA Ambassador, Nick Xenophon making a speech; State Representatives of the Year, Breeanna Dickson and Max Kleinig; and Coach of the Year, Deanna Amos
understanding of the Laws of the Sport. The Finalists for Official of the Year were Diane Milner, Penelope McCarthy, Patricia Parish and Joan Prosser. Winner of the inaugural Official of the Year title, Joan Prosser was recognised as an extremely committed Official. Accredited as an International Technical Officer, she is always willing to put her hand up to officiate at any event and played a lead role, as an Educator, in implementing the new Officiating system. Under 18 Players of the Year The Under 18 Player of the Year award for Boys and Girls is based on two things; points allocated per test for the players at the Nationals and any Series held, as well as their performance at the Under 18 State Championships. Bailey Rafferty excelled at the Under 18 Nationals in Darwin where, as a part of the Girl’s Triples team, she came home with a Bronze medal. She then followed up this success by claiming the Under 18 Girl’s State Singles, the Under 18 Girl’s State Pairs and a Silver medal in the Under 18 Open Triples to round off a very memorable season and well deserving of being named Under 18 Girls Player of the Year. Taking out the Under 18 Boy’s State Singles title, Tyson Wilson was also runner up in the Under 18 State Pairs. In the Under 18 Nationals, he played second in the Boy’s Triples team that won Gold and he also represented the State in the Singles event. A great year for Tyson culminating in being named Under 18 Boy’s Player of the Year. State Event Players of the Year The State Event Players of the Year are calculated on accumulated points from State events throughout the year, with weighting given towards the more prestigious events. There were familiar names in the final placings for the Women’s State Player of the Year with Chris Thulborn in 5th place, Penny Landherr 4th, Lyn Prosso 3rd, Breeanna Dickson in second place and taking out first place and the Women’s State Player of the Year title was Renata Callisto. Renata had a wonderful year of State Events, claiming the Champion of Champion Singles title, runner up in the Champion of Champion Pairs and winning the State Triples. The Men’s State Event Player of the Year was hotly contested and once again well-known players were in the final placings. In 5th place was Mark Haines, Simon Dorr 4th, Craig Mills 3rd, Matthew Northcott 2nd and taking out the title was Scott Thulborn. Scott
had a full calendar during Champions Week, accruing points through his State Fours and Champion of Champion Singles wins, whilst also gathering points by finishing equal third in the State Singles and State Pairs. State Representative Players of the Year The State Representative Player of the Year titles are awarded to the best performed State players in all test matches played during the year. This is based on players submitting point allocations on their fellow teammates for each game, with the points being added together to decide the State Representative of the Year. Breeanna Dickson displayed solid performances as Skip in the annual SA v Vic Test Series and the Australian Sides Championships, to claim the State Representative of the Year title for the second year in a row. Max Kleinig showed his skills when he scored well in trying conditions at the SA v Vic Series. He then starred in the Australian Sides Championships as Skip, which saw him earn a call up by Bowls Australia to participate in the Australian Trial Camp. Being named Men’s State Representative Player of the Year is fitting recognition for Max after an excellent year. Awards Night Raffle Winners 1st Prize: Set of Henselite Dreamline XG Bowls: Phil Waters 2nd Prize: Two nights at Adelaide Shores Resort for two adults and two children in a Deluxe two bedroom Bungalow: Raelene Warmington 3rd Prize: A Mars Gift Basket: Helen Taylor Our special thanks to Master of Ceremonies, Andrew Holmes who again ensured the night went like clockwork; Bowls Exposed host T J Saunders for conducting interviews during the evening and to Matt Clinch who pre-recorded voice over segments to enhance the presentations. Congratulations to the finalists and winners on your great achievements.
Photos courtesy of Festival City Photographers. Awards Night photos are available for purchase via on link on the Bowls SA website www.bowlssa.com.au SA BOWLER | June 2015 | 11
Club of the Year finalists were selected from nominees that met the initial criteria for achievement or development of strategies in key areas including membership of the STARCLUB Club Development Program; Clubs SA; Good Sports Program; V-Star Volunteer Management Program through the Office for Recreation & Sport and have actioned a Business and or Strategic Plan. To ensure transparency, an independent panel of seven comprising representatives from Clubs SA, ANZ and Good Sports assessed the nominations and submitted their votes to determine the winner of each category and ultimately the Overall Club of the Year.
SMALL COUNTRY CLUB The two finalists Melrose Memorial and Watervale both had an exceptional year and after seven rounds the panel were unable to separate them. With the vote tied it was with great pleasure that Melrose Memorial and Watervale were named as dual winners of the Small Country Club of the Year Award for 2014-2015. Melrose Memorial Being a recognised as a STARCLUB has completed a development journey to establish the Melrose Memorial Bowling Club as the only Club in the Mid North to have achieved this status. Demonstrating their strong community focus, members are highly commended for their support of the CFS during the Bangor Fires and the installation of a defibrillator which is accessible to everybody in an emergency. Members also open their Club to the local community with their facilities now established as an important asset which contributes to the social fabric of the whole area. Watervale Watervale has worked extremely hard to re-establish itself as a force in both men’s and women’s pennant and despite fairly modest facilities has become a hub of the community for families. By raising the Club’s profile through numerous events and volunteers undertaking extensive improvements the Club has seen an increase in membership of all ages. Liz Bishop of Melrose and Frank Armfield representing Watervale were thrilled to accept the award on behalf of their Clubs.
METROPOLITAN The six finalists in the Metropolitan Club of the Year Award were: Clarence Gardens Clarence Gardens Bowling Club has been pro-active in preparation of a Strategic Plan, demonstrating best practice in all 12 | SA BOWLER | June 2015
areas of Club Management. The greatest challenge of the Board has been the implementation of measures that will guarantee the long term financial sustainability of the Club. Initiatives have included promotion of the Club through their website, Facebook and Trash & Treasure Garage Sales. A Bowls Awareness program has been made available to schools to introduce the sport to students. Outdoor facilities have been upgraded and televisions installed in the Clubhouse to promote sponsors. Members are confident of a bright future. Croydon With the input of a vibrant new Board, commitment by the pennant players and dedication of a number of volunteers the Croydon Bowling Club is now in a sustainable financial position and were able to win a pennant and participate in State events. With grants obtained from both the Local Council and the State Government Club facilities have been updated which will further strengthen the Club’s ability to continue to offer their members a bright future. The Club is commended on using Facebook, Instagram and letterbox drops to make contact with their members and the community. Hope Valley Hope Valley Bowling & Community Club is dedicated to enriching their local community, encouraging and promoting the game by conducing Night Owls, Corporate Bowls, Social games on a Friday and an Indoor competition during winter. Their Strategic Plan has been updated, a new Club uniform is underway with pennant players initially outfitted at no cost. Two Primary Schools have visited and intend to return. An annual Volunteers Night is held to thank their workers whose efforts have seen the banks smarter and easier to maintain, sand replaced in the ditches and installation of a system that directs drainage from the greens and car park into an underground reservoir to assist with irrigation.
Para Hills The Para Hills Bowling Club members and Management Committee have a passion and desire to welcome everyone into the sport. Their dedicated team of volunteers along with their Greenkeeper maintain the premises, especially the Memorial Gardens to a high standard and the Club’s landlord, the Salisbury Council are working towards making the premises aesthetically visible from street view more user-friendly for those who require handicap access and making the Club Port Noarlunga The Port Noarlunga Bowling Club is actively addressing all areas of its governance and operations and showing vision in holding community events, offering work experience, establishing a vegetable garden and conducting RSL functions. The membership takes their Mission Statement seriously and is committed to providing a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all members of the community without limits. Their volunteer group is large, well-managed and publicly appreciated. Their creed is that Port Noarlunga Bowling Club is bigger than just a Bowling Club and in this way feel they are great ambassadors for the sport. Tranmere Winner of the Clubs SA Excellence Award for Best Bowling Club in November 2014 the Tranmere Bowling Club has maintained 18 sides in the pennant competitions and attracted 16 new members during the year. A Volunteers Lunch is held annually and all new volunteers are mentored by experienced volunteers. A 20 session Clinic for Pembroke Year 12 students plus 10 Come and Try sessions for Years 8, 9 and 10 were held. The Club has adopted a full no smoking policy within its outer boundaries. The Club’s prime approach is ‘First Impressions Stick’ and major investment in asset maintenance has made for a very modern and attractive venue. To a resounding cheer a very proud Bryan Morden accepted the Metropolitan Club of the Year Award on behalf of the Port Noarlunga Bowling Club.
LEFT: Small Country Club of the Year winners Liz Bishop of Melrose and Frank Armfield of Watervale; Metropolitan Club of the Year Finalists; ABOVE: Large Country Club of the Year winner, McLaren Vale; Lindsay Nobes and TJ Saunders with Metropolitan Club of the Year and Overall Club of the Year Winner, Bryan Morden accepting on behalf of Port Noarlunga.
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What makes a winner? A winning Team? A winning Club? A winning frame of mind? Nuriootpa Bowling Club seem to have the answers by continuing along their winning way. Sports Centre is proud to assist the tigers not just with the new polo’s and pants but with the complete makeover and look which will take them into the 2020’s. “To work with the uniforms subcommittee and feel the passion which is very evident was a rewarding time for all involved” according to Sports Centre Sales Manager Tim Knight. “Witnessing the transformation unfold, taking the club to a new level and in turn continuing to make the bowling fraternity in Nuriootpa the envy of Lawn Bowls in the Barossa Valley and beyond was the aim and it was achieved with resounding success. Congratulations and well done to all involved and it will be interesting to witness season 2015/16 unfold with that same winning spirit. Good luck and happy bowling.” To launch their new look at the presentation night recently was not only fun introducing the changing of the guard with much applaud and excitement with members indicating to each other that all they want to do is bowl. Bring on season 2015/16.
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LARGE COUNTRY CLUB The following seven Clubs made up the short list for the Large Country Club of the Year Award: Booleroo Centre Booleroo Centre Bowling Club is extremely proud of the service they provide for their community. Dinners for members and the general public are held on a regular basis with the public invited to participate in social bowls activities such as ‘get on the green’ and ‘come and try’ which has maintained a stable membership over the last few years. Members have received instruction from a qualified ambulance officer on the use of their defibrillator. Local students have been tutored as part of a 10 week annual school curriculum course. The Club is a popular venue for events such as naturalisation ceremonies, birthday parties, weddings and funerals. Several upgrades to the facilities includes airconditioning, a new bar system, new fencing, light towers and shades. Encounter Bay The Encounter Bay Bowling Club has demonstrated that it is a proactive Club with a wonderful vision for the future; providing exceptional bowling experiences for all generations all year round. The Club is fortunate in having the benefit of a huge population growth in the area resulting in membership numbers to help it prosper. The Board of Management are quietly confident of achieving their aim to be the best regional Bowling Club in South Australia and the Great Southern Bowling Association. Kingston SE The Kingston Bowling Club is commended for their future planning in having a policy of saving at least $15,000 per year for the eventual replacement of their playing surface. With the Club having saved approximately $200,000 and with borrowings of $90,000 through the Kingston District Council, they were able to replace the two greens surfaces. The Club also records the volunteer hours put in by members so they can be duly acknowledged for their exceptional support. Mallala As a result of long term planning the Mallala Bowling Club have installed a second synthetic green which was opened debt free. The Club has a strong Board of Management and financial management plan. A Club Promotions Officer was appointed and regular articles are printed in local papers and community newsletters. A club information booklet is given to all members; a promotional flyer has been produced and a Facebook link has been established. Certificates of Recognition and Appreciation are regularly presented to volunteers to acknowledge their support. The Club has been involved with the local Primary School and provided information to students of Trinity College on the rules of the game and strategy of play.
Mannum The Mannum Bowling Club has achieved significant upgrading of their facilities and recognition of their efforts by the Mid Murray Council who supported these programs has resulted in a greatly improved asset for the town and country. A modern facility overlooking the River Murray with excellent surrounds, a welcoming atmosphere and a strong commitment to future places the Club in an enviable position to promote, play and support bowls in Mannum and the region. McLaren Vale The McLaren Vale Bowling Club has shown that it has invested a great deal in forward planning through the adoption of a comprehensive Strategic Plan and excellent governance structure. The starting point was a questionnaire / survey covering all aspects of the club from facilities, bowling, greens, social events and community presence. All members and community stakeholders were invited to respond. The survey results were collated, a Focus Group met and developed the SWOT analysis for the Club. Mission and Vision statements were created by the Board of Management and referred to the members for endorsement. As a result Club members have endorsed a capital expenditure plan over the next five years to improve aspects of their Club that include a full remodelling of the clubhouse toilets, bar and office areas including new lighting, floor coverings and sound system. Port Broughton The Management Committee of the Port Broughton Bowling Club and members are very proud of their achievements with installation of a new synthetic green, solar panel system, retractable shades, galvanised seating, new signage and strategically placed notice boards to ensure members are kept up to date. Future planning will address not only visible improvements but also the continuation of the dynamic leadership, which is taking the Club to a very promising future. McLaren Vale Administrative Secretary Marie Broadwood proudly accepted the Large Country Club of the Year Award on behalf of her Club.
OVERALL CLUB OF THE YEAR WINNER The four Club of the Year category winners were subsequently considered for the honour of being named as the Overall Club of the Year for 2014-2015. A jubilant Bryan Morden was on stage to accept the plaque for the Port Noarlunga Bowling Club from Lindsay Nobes, ANZ District Manager SA North East & Fleurieu to round off an exceptional night for the Port Noarlunga Club.
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TOP: Saturday Premier One Winners, Ascot Park; Wednesday Premier One Champions, Grange; Thursday Premier One Champions, ProspectBroadview; BOTTOM: Cummins White Ladies Champions; Christies Beach Pennant Winners; Salisbury Champions.
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hanges within the Metropolitan Pennant competitions for season 2014/15 saw the Premier and Major League Saturday clubs go into the year under new conditions. The possibility of three teams being promoted or demoted in the elite competition was real. A newly introduced finals concept in the Major League competitions led to a knock out series between the final eight teams from the North and the South. The Minor Premiers Henley (South) and Salisbury (North) earned automatic promotion to the Premier League and Payneham could have joined them with a win against Salisbury on Grand Final day at Hawthorn Bowling Club. The northern club however got up 95-81 to shut the Panthers out. The four game final series in the Premier League was one out of the box with Ascot Park beating a resurgent Holdfast Bay 82-81 in what was a heart stopping Grand Final. 14 shots covered the winning margins across the quartet of finals games. Prospect-Broadview went into the Thursday Women’s Grand Final with plenty to play for. The club was in its 100th year of the Prospect Club and its Metro One Saturday side had earned promotion into the Major League North competition for the first time in its history. Janet Cocks and her girls were up against a Marion Hurricanes team which came into the season with little fanfare but fought hard all year. The
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recruitment of Chris Thulborn from Ascot Park and Joc Hastie from Brighton had seen the Hurricanes strengthened but the team still went in as underdogs. The Pennant went to Prospect/Broadview to the tune of 66-49 to round off a stellar year for the club. The Major League Thursday Grand Final between Happy Valley and Morphett Vale had our minds drifting back to the 1990’s when both clubs played in the now defunct Southern Country Association. Having narrowly missed out on promotion in season 2013/14 Happy Valley took the honours with a 57-42 defeat of its traditional rival. While some clubs continue to dominate in the regional Pennant competitions each year there are always eye catching performances from teams which go into the year as perceived underdogs. Season 2014-2015 must surely belong to Birchmore Grey in the Kangaroo Island Saturday Division One series. A 125-118 win against Kingscote Gold in the Grand Final saw the club bank its first elite title since 1987. The fiverink per side game went down to the wire with three rinks from each team remaining on the green and the clubs locked together. Birchmore did enough in the final two or three ends to secure the long awaited title. As a matter of interest the champion club boasts only 68 members including social members so it was a win for the ages.
In the Riverland, Berri picked up its sixth consecutive title in the Saturday competition with a hard fought 79-69 win against an emerging Loxton RSL outfit and recorded its seventh in a row in the Thursday series after a win against Renmark RSL. Both flags were special as it was the final season before the famous club moves to a new under cover facility at Glassey Park for season 2015/16. In Great Southern the McLaren Vale Crushers chalked up their fifth consecutive Division One Saturday title with another excellent win against Goolwa Black despite the loss of two experienced bowlers during the offseason. In the Barossa and Light, Nuriootpa picked up its third consecutive Division One Pennant with a tight 90-86 defeat of Tanunda. In Region 8 Brinkworth White snatched a 25 shot win over Mundoora in Division One to give the club five consecutive flags. In Wooroora a strong Port Wakefield club continued to hold sway grabbing its third successive Division One title after a 91-54 win against Mallala. Jamestown entered the North Western Region Grand Final as slight favourites and came away with a 107-86 victory over BHAS. In the Hills Woodside won on only one rink of three played but did enough to
take out a strong Hahndorf combination. News from the Mid Murray sees that in a competition that doesn’t play finals Swan Reach proved too good for its opposition after a stellar year. The Southern Eyre Thursday and Saturday competitions were both taken out by teams from the beautiful township of Cummins. It was a great season for the club with the Men’s Red and Women’s White teams grabbing a flag and members figuring prominently in Country Round Robin, Country Carnival, Prestige Medley as well as Champions Week. Lower South East benchmark clubs Mt Gambier RSL and Mt Gambier met in the Saturday Grand Final with the RSL taking the honours after an 80-54 win against the reigning Premiers. In the Upper South East Saturday competition Keith Gold went back-toback with a sensational three rink 90-50 win against Bordertown White. When I asked Association Secretary Neil Poulton what sort of game it was he laughingly said that it was a “shocker”. No prize for guessing which club he was playing for!! Next year Neil, next year! Mundulla Gold successfully picked up the flag in the Thursday Ladies Grand Final, with a 52-33 defeat of Keith. In the Lower Yorke Peninsula, Minlaton also went back-to-back with a 107-87 defeat of Edithburgh winning on three of four rinks played.
In the Upper Yorke Thursday Grand Final, Wallaroo White won a close one against a competitive Kadina 80-75 whilst in the Saturday Division One Grand Final Wallaroo grabbed a 106-84 win against Moonta Red to give the club a great duet of victories. A competitive Saturday Mid North Grand Final at Burra saw Clare Gold take the honours with a two shot win over an unlucky Blyth which led during the second half of the game. In the Lower Murray Saturday Grand Final, Jervois went back to back with a heart stopping one shot win over Murray Bridge. Jervois continues to perform well in what is a highly competitive competition. In the Eastern Eyre Peninsula Saturday series a talented Cowell South side grabbed the flag after taking out Port Neill 103-89. ETSA Gold defeated Port Augusta Red 67-66 in the Spencer Gulf Saturday Pennant after going into their final ends with a 7 shot advantage while in the Thursday competition, ETSA Gold beat ETSA Blue in the Grand Final. In the Silver City, North Broken Hill Bowling Club made the Grand Final its own win; the club’s White team beating the Blues in a tight game. In the Southern Mallee, Murrayville RSL took out the Division One Saturday title with a close win over Parilla whilst Parilla turned the tables to grab the Second
Division flag against Murrayville. At a time when more and more family groups are playing in Pennant competitions throughout the State it is worthwhile mentioning Loxton RSL’s Cora Manuel who this year played in Division 3 mid-week Pennants alongside son Robert and granddaughters Leanna Manuel and Carlee Vowles. Cora has bowled since 1981 whilst Robert had his first year alongside his mother and two daughters. I speak from experience when I say that there is nothing quite like hitting the greens in Pennants as a family group. Nice one Cora and may the force be with you!
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LEFT-RIGHT: Women’s State Singles Champion, Breeanna Dickson with David Aarons; Men’s State Pairs Champions, Ben Johnson and Brandon Whiley with Sandra Wallace; Men’s Sta
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hampions Week, held April 23-29, saw the qualifiers of State Events come together at Lockleys Bowling Club to determine the title winners for 2014-2015.
OPEN SINGLES The State Open Singles opened the line-up with a tussle between Matthew Northcott and Charlie Martin in the first Semi-final. Charlie jumped to a 7-1 lead after the first 6 ends, before Matthew powered back to finish strongly to move into the finals 25-15. In the other Semi-final, Mark Haines powered ahead to a 16-6 lead before holding off a fight-back from fellow state team member Adam Forbes; qualifying for the finals with a 25-13 win. In the Final, Matthew started strongly picking up the first two ends before Mark fired back and charged to a 14-7 lead. Matthew then commenced his fight-back turning it into a close battle before claiming the State Open Singles title 25-20.
WOMEN’S CHAMPION OF CHAMPION PAIRS The Women’s Champion of Champion Pairs semi-finals were two fiercely contested games. Lyn Wildash and Renata Callisto from Grange prevailed on the last end by one shot over defending champions Jodi Kraguljac and Helen Hutton, while in the other Semi-final Marion’s Lyn Prosso and Chris Thulborn fought back after a slow start against Jennifer Kubank and Kerry Treloar from Berri. The Final was a thrilling affair. The close game saw the Marion pair jump ahead at the 12th end and although the Grange pair attempted a fight back Lyn and Chris pulled together to record a 17-15 win and claim the Women’s Champion of Champion Pairs title.
MEN’S STATE PAIRS The duo of Ben Johnson and Brandon Whiley lined up against Terry McDonnell and Graham Wakefield in the first Semi-final; a close battle until Ben and Brandon pulled away at the 11th end to steam to the finish. Another tense battle in the other Semi ensued between the pair of Adam Forbes and Scott Thulborn, and the Andrew Peters and Stuart Forbes duo with Andrew and Stuart staging a come-back winning the last three ends to go through to the final. The Final proved to be an absolute nail-biter when Ben and Brandon jumped ahead to lead by five after nine ends, before Andrew and Stuart pulled ahead by four. Ben and Brandon fought back claiming a two on the last end to take the game into an extra end to decide the winner. On the penultimate end, Ben held shot with Andrew and Stuart rattling but not quite able to dislodge the bowl resulting in Ben and Brandon taking out the 2015 title by one shot. In what appears to be one of the youngest Men’s State Pairs finals, all four finalists being 25 or under, Ben and Brandon are the second-youngest pair to win the Men’s State Pairs title.
In the second Semi, Janet Cocks and Penny Landherr also fought out a close one with Jenny Ross and Teresa Dean, before taking the lead at the 9th end and holding out to go through to the final. Taking an early lead by nine shots, Janet and Penny, rivals Lyn and Chris staged a huge fight back with both teams sending down fantastic bowls, however Janet and Penny held on to claim the 2015 title by three shots, making it their third State Pairs title together and Penny’s fourth.
BERRY BOWLING SYSTEM WOMEN’S STATE SINGLES A great match in the first Semi-final between Breeanna Dickson and Tracy Crane saw Breeanna start strongly. Tracy found form to come back in the middle before Breeanna finished with a run of seven ends straight to qualify for the Final. In the other Semi, a titanic tussle was taking place, with Renee McPharlin unable to dislodge Jackie Gardiner’s shot on the final end resulting in Jackie going through to the final by one shot. Four ends straight off saw Breeanna jump out to the lead by five in the Final, before Jackie pegged her back. Breeanna then powered home to take out her first State Singles title, and in doing, at the age of 20, became the youngest winner of the Women’s State Singles.
BERRY BOWLING SYSTEM MEN’S STATE SINGLES In the Men’s first Semi-final Mark Haines and Sam Pryor faced off with many replayed ends, before Mark qualified for his second Final for the 2015 Champions Week. The second Semi between good mates Simon Dorr and current Australian Champion of Champion Singles title-holder Scott Thulborn saw Simon race out to an early lead, before Scott reeled him back and they battled it out shot for shot before Simon finished off strongly to qualify for the final by two shots. State teammates Simon Dorr and Mark Haines then faced off in the Final with Mark starting strongly before Simon came back with the players exchanging shot for shot until Simon raced to the finish with four straight ends to claim his maiden State Singles title.
NATIONAL PHARMACIES MEN’S STATE TRIPLES The Munno Para team skipped by Mark Newton prevailed after they headed into the last end level and qualified for the Final by one shot against the defending champions Heath Raymond, Joe Conte and Tony Treloar who had teamed up to defend their State Triples title from last year. The Moonta team headed by Ian Hatcher held on over the Triple skipped by Barry Fry to claim the win by three shots and place themselves in the Final. After a close start between the triple of Leigh Roberts, Jason Wholohan and Mark Newton and the team of Gordon Davis, Graham Curtis and Ian Hatcher, the Moonta team resisted a fight back to take the lead and the Men’s State Triples title.
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NATIONAL PHARMACIES WOMEN’S STATE TRIPLES
The first Semi-final saw Lyn Prosso and Chris Thulborn take on Ricki Hooper and Jenny Sharpe, the game coming down to the wire with Lyn and Chris going through by one shot.
Fresh from her State Singles victory, Breeanna Dickson skipped Renata Callisto and Renee McPharlin to secure a Semi-final berth over Kay Moncrieff, Jenny Ross and Teresa Dean.
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ate Singles Champion, Simon Dorr; Men’s State Triples Champions from Moonta; Open Singles Champion Matthew Northcott; Champion of Champions Singles Champion, Renata Callisto
While the triple of Di Green, Lyn Prosso and Jackie Gardiner raced ahead early and held off the triple of Wendy Clarke, Cherie Morgan and Kerry Treloar to also qualify for the Semi’s. The Eyre Peninsula qualifiers of Karen Lynch, Helen Minhard and Julianne Fitzgerald finished off strongly over Eunice Dale, Judy Brooks and Denise Caulfield, setting up a clash with Chris GeaterJohnson, Merrilyn Lovelock and Di Milner after they accounted for Li Song, Jenny Davis and Avis Steer. Di Milner’s trio booked a finals berth with a convincing semi-final win over Julianne Fitzgerald’s triple winning by twenty-five shots. They were joined in the Final by the team skipped by Breeanna Dickson after they held off a late challenge by the team skipped by Jackie Gardiner. The Women’s Final was a close match to begin with, before the team of Chris Geater-Johnson, Merrilyn Lovelock and Di Milner picked up a few consecutive ends to take a slight lead. However, the trio of Renata Callisto, Renee McPharlin and Breeanna Dickson picked up the last five ends to hit the front and storm home to claim the 2015 Women’s Triples title.
MEN’S CHAMPION OF CHAMPION PAIRS The Payneham pairing of Gary Miles and Wayne Prosser played the duo of Luke Pietersma and Justin Morris in the first Semi-final, with Gary and Wayne holding on and resisting a late charge from the Salisbury pairing. The other Semi-final saw Ascot Park team of Nathan Pedersen and Craig Mills hold on to claim a close battle over Tony Devlin and Ken Holtham of Marion. In the Final Nathan and Craig put their foot down to power away over Payneham’s Gary and Wayne to claim their maiden Champion of Champion Pairs title by 12 shots.
In the Final the Prospect-Broadview team jumped ahead to establish a strong lead early over the Yorke Peninsula four and held the lead to the end to claim the 2015 Women’s State Fours in commanding fashion.
MEN’S CHAMPION OF CHAMPION SINGLES State Singles titleholder Simon Dorr encountered newly crowned winner of the Champion of Champion Pairs, Craig Mills in the first quarter-final, with Craig moving into the Semi’s by three shots. While defending Champion Scott Thulborn confronted Brenton Rowntree from Ardrossan, picking up the pace to finish strongly and keep his title defence hopes alive. Ashley Halls from Hope Valley claimed the match convincingly over Alan Russell from Hawthorn to move into the semi-finals. The fourth quarter-final match-up saw Ian Miller of Toorak-Burnside come from behind to go through over Stuart Paul of Para Hills. The challenge was on in the first Semi between State teammates Craig and Scott, with Scott fighting back to qualify for the Final while in the second Semi encounter between Ian and Ashley, Ian finished strongly to set up a match-up against the defending Champion. Ian started a fight back after Scott had bounded ahead early but Scott resisted the challenge to hold on and claim back to back Men’s Champion of Champion Singles titles.
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Grange member, Renata Callisto took on Wendy Clarke (Holdfast Bay) in a thrilling match, with Renata taking it out by two shots while Cath Greenslade from Riverton also prevailed in a close game by two shots over Wasley’s Sherri Olive. The game between Salisbury’s Breeanna Dickson, newly crowned MEN’S STATE FOURS Women’s State Singles Champion, and Denise Caulfield (ProspectThe Adelaide four of Dave Thulborn, Brett Davis, Matthew Northcott Broadview) had the crowd enthralled, with Denise taking out the game by six shots. The final Quarter-final saw Kerry Treloar (Berri) and Scott Thulborn battled it out against the four of Sam Denton, and Christine Reardon (Para Hills) battle it out but Kerry finished Josh Studham, Ashley Klose and Max Kleinig of Holdfast Bay, strongly to run out the winner. with Scott’s rink running out winners picking up good numbers Denise took an early lead over Kerry in the first Semi, starting on the last three ends of the game. On the other side of the draw strongly and finishing strongly to qualify for the Final while in the the Holdfast Bay team of Nathan Studham, Sam Dietrich, Aaron other Semi Renata set the pace and never looked back against Bremner and Kane Coulls lined up against John Carter, Scott Cath to storm into the Final. Quinnell, Jono Voigt and Sam Pryor of Salisbury, with the four The Final saw Renata take an early lead against Denise, before skipped by Kane displaying a solid middle-game run to go through Denise commenced a fight back. However, Renata held strong to to the Final. claim her first Women’s Champion of Champion Singles title in a The Adelaide four kicked off the Final against Kane to lead early case of third time lucky after previously playing in two finals. and despite a fight-back by the Holdfast Bay four came home strongly to claim the 2015 Men’s State Fours title. Thank you to Lockleys Bowling Club for their assistance in hosting this event; Greenkeeper Brad Porter and his team, and all the WOMEN’S STATE FOURS Officials and volunteers who contributed to the 2015 Champions The Prospect-Broadview four of Judy Brooks, Carol Prior, Janet Week. Cocks and Denise Caulfield teamed up to defeat the Cummins four of Karen Lynch, Sandy Blacker, Helen Minhard and Julianne Fitzgerald, picking up five shots in the last two ends to win by six. The second Semi-final saw the Yorke Peninsula composite team of Chris Geater-Johnson, Heather Knevitt, Claire Eichenberger and Di Milner qualify for the Final over another composite team of Deb Fry, Wendy Clarke, Cherie Morgan and Kerry Treloar by two shots. SA BOWLER | June 2015 | 19
Women’s Country Carnival
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he 2015 MGA Women’s Country Carnival commenced on Monday March 23 with Fours, Pairs and Singles play all week culminating in the finals on Sunday March 29 hosted by the Payneham Bowling Club.
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The Fours event saw the team from Port MacDonnell skipped by Robyn Burley defeat the BHAS four, led by Judy Underwood, by a slender one shot in the first Semi, while in the other Semi the Lameroo four skippered by Cheryl Bowman defeated the ETSA team skipped by Pat Zubrinich. Dawn Best, Sue Adamson, Jill Day and Cheryl Bowman of Lameroo won through in the Final, 17-10 against Sharon Perryman, Colleen Tarca, Jennie Tilley and Robyn Burley to claim the MGA Women’s Country Carnival Fours title.
Semi-final 1: J Underwood (BHA) 11 def by R Burley (PTM) 12 Semi-final 2: C Bowman (LAM) 14 d P Zubrinich (ETS) 9 Final: R Burley (PTM) 10 def by C Bowman (LAM) 17 Semi-final 1: J Fitzgerald (CUM) 17 d G Dalton (MGR) 8 Semi-final 2: H Minhard (CUM) 12 def by S King (PTA) 15 Final: J Fitzgerald (CUM) 19 d S King (PTA) 10
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Semi-final 1: E Fitzgerald (CED) 21 def by M Lovelock (PTV) 25 Semi-final 2: H Minhard (CUM) 25 d C Keller (HAN) 24 Final: M Lovelock (PTV) 16 def by H Minhard (CUM) 25
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The Cummins pair of Karen Lynch and Julianne Fitzgerald defeated Val Anderson and Glenda Dalton from Mount Gambier RSL in the first Semi-final, while another Cummins pair of Chris Hayman and Helen Minhard went down to Susan Brady and Sandra King (Port Augusta) in the other Semi. Karen and Julianne went on to emerge victorious over Susan and Sandra in the Final recording a 19-10 win and the Women’s Country Carnival Pairs title for 2014-2015.
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There were some fantastic matches in the Singles and the Semi-finals were two of the best when Merrilyn Lovelock (Port Vincent) defeated Eileen Fitzgerald of Ceduna in a close battle, and Helen Minhard from Cummins defeated Chris Keller (Hahndorf) by a tight one shot. Helen and Merrilyn met up in the Final in what was another exciting match, with Helen claiming her maiden title with a 25-16 win. Congratulations to all players involved, and thank you to sponsors MGA, the Payneham Bowling Club for hosting the finals and all the Clubs that hosted sectional or knockout rounds during the week. Also a big thank you to all the volunteers who were involved in making the event such a success.
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Past Presidents 11th State Friendship Carnival - Southern Branch
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he first Friendship Carnival ever run by a management other than the State Executive commenced at Encounter Bay on Monday 27 April with an official opening by State President Rex Wilson. Twenty-eight teams from all across the State were entered either as teams or as single entries and placed in teams by the Southern Branch organising committee. Three teams represented Lower Murray, four Metro, seven Lower North, two Eyre Peninsula, three Lower South-east, three Yorke Peninsula and six from the host branch Southern.
Barry Wakefield, and Jeff Brown from Metro along with Kevin Newton and Greg Bulger from Southern Branch who managed 69 shots up. Many thanks to the four Clubs along the Coast who supported this event and did the Branch proud with the presentation of the facilities and greens and to the workers who made sure the Carnival went off without a hitch.
Day 1 at Encounter Bay was exciting for some with an ‘8’ scored in the first game by Barbara Tiggemann, Margaret Borlase, Adrianna Coppin and John Florence, whilst Kay McDonald (Metro), Lorraine Dixon (Metro), Margaret Gameau (Lower North), and Gladys “pocket rocket” Ludbrook (Metro) had two good wins for the runners-up prize being 16 shots up and Joan Ellis, Margaret Johnson, Ella and Derek Pietersma (Lower South East) had two wins with 27 shots up. At the end of the day there had been a total of six two game winners. Day 2 on the carpet at Port Elliot resulted in seven two game winners with the runners-up prize going to Keith Heritage (Metro), Peter Caldicott, Joy Caldicott and Jim Roberts (Southern), 23 shots up, on their home greens, and Graham Wayland, Kevin Schulz, Brian Scon and Joe Conte from Lower Murray being 25 shots up for the daily winners cheques. Goolwa was the venue for Day 3 and again there were seven teams recording double wins. Daily winners were John Ludbrook, Malcolm Baldock, Phil McDonald and Gary Benveniste (Metro) with Stan Graefe, Barbara Tiggemann, Adrianna Coppin, and John Florence (Southern Branch) being the runners-up. The final and fourth day was hosted by Victor Harbor and with great conditions and the traditional South Coast wind being notably absent, Sue and Leon Fisher (Eyre Peninsula), Graham Sampson and Dean Stringer (Lower Murray) took advantage of the green speed to win the day with an amazing 54 shots up in two games ahead of Jill Sobey, Mim and Mike Topham, and Terry Hudson from Yorke Peninsula the runners-up with plus 45. Our final event for the week was the presentation dinner held at Encounter Bay where State President Rex Wilson spoke about the Carnival, thanked outgoing Branch President Margaret Borlase and her organising committee for the way the event was run. Rex reminded all present that the Bi-Annual National Carnival will be held in the Metro area in April next year. The overall results for the Carnival were announced and with every team suffering at least one loss the top three sides all finished with seven wins out of eight games. Runners-up for the week were Karen and Larry Swanson, Trevor Secombe and Ian McFarlane from Lower North Branch on 49 shots up, with the winners being
Top-Bottom: Monday Winners; Tuesday Winners; Overall Winners; Friday Winners; State President Rex Wilson, Carnival President Margaret Borlase, Major Raffle Winner Phil McDonald
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Under 18 State Championships
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the first semi-final, while Tyson Wilson qualified over James Bodnar in the second semi. The Boy’s Singles saw Tyson hold on to claim the Gold over Jack, while James took out the Bronze over Josh.
he 2015 Under 18 State Championships were held at Marion Bowling Club from 13-18 April and for the first time, the Triples event was an open event allowing mixed teams. The Gold was claimed by the trio of Mason Kaufer (Marion), Stephanie Clarke (Encounter Bay) and Preston Kaufer. Played as a round robin, the Girl’s Pairs saw the pair of Bailey Rafferty (Salisbury) and Lynsey Trenorden (West Lakes) emerging undefeated to claim Gold, while Grace Moloney of Arthurton and Katie Roachock of Mount Gambier RSL earned the Silver medal. Last year’s winners Alyssia Brown (Kensington-Marryatville) and Stephanie Clarke of Encounter Bay claimed Bronze. The Boy’s pairs saw the pairing of Tyson Wilson (Grange) and Josh Studham (Holdfast Bay) win their semi-final by one shot over Jayden Zeller (Minlaton) and Michael Davies (Edithburgh RSL), while in the other semi-final the pair of Jack Hateley (Birchmore) and James Bodnar (Lockleys) went through to the final over Jack Watson (Kensington-Marryatville) and Sam Denton (Holdfast Bay). The medal matches saw Jack and James claim the Gold in a solid display over Tyson and Josh, while Jayden and Michael rounded out the medallists with a slender victory to take the Bronze. The Girl’s Singles saw pair’s teammates Lynsey Trenorden and Bailey Rafferty battle for Gold, with Bailey holding off a resurgent Lynsey to claim the Gold. Stephanie Clarke jumped out early over Rianne Reiger (Adelaide) to see Stephanie take the Bronze. In the Boy’s Singles the boy’s pairs Gold and Silver winners competed again with Jack Hateley defeating Josh Studham in
TOP: Boys winners; Boys Singles Champion, Tyson Wilson BOTTOM: Girls Singles Champion, Bailey Rafferty; Girls winners
School Lawn Bowls Championships
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he 2015 School Lawn Bowls Championships formally known as SAPSASA and SASSSA were held on Friday 15 May and Monday 18 May, at Lockleys Bowling Club.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS On Friday in the Primary Schools Championships, Grace Moloney from Maitland Lutheran School claimed the Girl’s Singles Gold medal in a close game against Silver medal winner Kyra Williams from Goolwa Primary School, while Isabelle Nicolai from Immanuel Lutheran Primary School earned the Bronze medal after a fantastic game. The Boy’s Singles saw St James Primary School student Nathan Black take out the Gold medal after a great start over Daniel Haskell from Goolwa Primary School, with Danyon Greenslade of Riverton Primary School claiming the Bronze medal for the second year in a row. In the Open Triples, after winning all sectional games Ardrossan Primary School continued strongly to win the Gold medal against Moonta Area School and Redwood Park Primary School took out the Bronze after a tough battle against Goolwa Primary School. SECONDARY SCHOOLS Monday morning saw the Secondary Schools Championships begin with some fantastic games in the sectional play. In the Open Singles, Seaton High School student and recently crowned Under 18 Player of the Year, Tyson Wilson battled it out with Tristan Griffith from Kangaroo Island Community Education for Gold and Silver, while Michael Davies from Yorketown Area School and Josh Studham of Balaklava High School played off for Bronze.
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Tyson claimed the Gold medal, Tristan the Silver and Michael prevailed over Josh by two shots to claim the Bronze. In the Open Triples the Mount Compass Area School trio finished strongly over the Henley High School team by three shots to secure the Gold, while two of the St Michael’s College teams battled it out for the Bronze medal. Our thanks to Lockleys for the use of their fantastic facilities and greens, and to the volunteers in the kitchen, as well as the numerous coaches and markers who assisted on the day.
TOP: High School Singles Gold Winner, Tyson Wilson; Triples Winners, Mount Compass BOTTOM: Primary School Triples winners, Ardrossan; Girls Singles winner, Grace Moloney and Boys Winner, Nathan Black
State Mixed Pairs
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n the first Semi-final of the State Mixed Pairs, hosted by Ascot Park, Underdale Airport member Cheryl Moxey and her grandson James Bodnar (Lockleys) defeated Steve Packer and Sandy Barnes of Happy Valley while in the other Semi, Kensington-Marryatville’s Penny Landherr and Gary Davies qualified for the final over Clare and John Munro from Morphett Vale. The Final saw Penny and Gary jump away early to hold out and claim the State Mixed Pairs title for 20142015 over Cheryl and James 11-8.
he State Under 25 Singles Semi-finals at Hawthorn Bowling Club saw Brandon Whiley of Marion defeat Stephanie Clarke (Encounter Bay) 25-11, while Nathan Pedersen of Ascot Park and Renee McPharlin of West Lakes had a close battle with Nathan taking the spoils to qualify for the final 25-20. Defending champion Nathan came through to record back to back State Under 25 Singles with a 25-9 win over Brandon.
Winners Gary Davies and Penny Landherr with runners-up Cheryl Moxey and James Bodnar
Seniors Update
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ongratulations to the players selected to represent SA in the National Seniors Championships to be held in Tasmania at North Launceston Bowling Club during October 2015. I’m sure you will do well. The Seniors Committee are hoping to see great numbers at the Seniors’ events during 2015-2016 which kick off with the Copper Coast Classic on the Yorke Peninsula; 25, 26 and 27 August and will be supported by the Wallaroo and Moonta Memorial Bowling Clubs and the District Council of the Copper Coast.
Two Seniors’ events will be held in the Metro area this coming season and five in various country areas. Further details about the Copper Coast Classic and other Seniors’ events will be available on the Bowls SA website www. bowlssa.com.au The Seniors’ State Selectors will be attending these events throughout the year to establish who may be suitable for State Trials. So if you want to be seen, enter these events. Congratulations to all who participated in the Championship Week particularly to the Men’s Championship Triples team from Moonta, who I believe are all senior players. All the best for the coming year. I’m hoping we see as many of our senior players at the events as possible.
Mike Wildash
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fter a successful Information morning at Holdfast Bay Bowling Club, followed by a great lunch and the AGM, the new committee have come together to promptly solidify dates for our future events to offer our members and potential members. The 2015-16 season will kick off with a Field Day at the Nuriootpa Bowling Club on Friday 11 September. Starting at 11am with a meet, greet and mingle until midday which will be followed by a BBQ lunch with bar facilities available. After lunch there will be a queen mower maintenance workshop, a spraying workshop and a renovation practices workshop with all wrapping up by 3-4pm. Our sponsors will have machinery on display for all to peruse during the day. Many experienced greenkeepers will be there on the day for all to network with and memberships will be available in particular Club memberships for volunteer based clubs who have more than one looking after their greens. This event shouldn’t be missed for all those wishing to start off the season on the right foot with regards to best practice on your clubs greens!
Nigel Ryan 0411 186 650
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Commercial Update
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t is great to report that another six clubs have shared in receiving funding from ANZ. Congratulations to Victor Harbor, Kingston SE, Modbury, Bute and Payneham Bowling Clubs who plan to use the funds in the following variety of ways.
a result of a commercial referral. Management will review their priorities to establish the project or initiative that the ANZ funding will be put towards.
President of the Victor Harbor Bowling Club, Nik Pippos advised that a $3,458.40 cheque received from the local ANZ branch will “be utilised to aid the Club in upgrading their kitchen”.
Tanunda Bowling Club also received $1,372.80; their second commission from the ANZ Referral Program.
Kingston SE Bowling Club will put their $1,500 commission towards “assisting with the installation of solar panels”, said outgoing President Ross Johnston. Bute Bowling Club received $137.45 from their local Branch Manager with the funds allocated to go towards fencing and flags.
This funding is simply obtained from referring a member, family or friends, work colleagues or anyone in the local community through the Bowls SA/ANZ Home Loan Introducer Program (Ref No: 8174) or Commercial Loan Spotter Agreement (Ref No: 8138-002). The commission received can assist your Club in initiatives such as upgrading facilities or purchasing equipment.
“Modbury Bowling Club are looking at using the funding to assist with the possible purchase of new bowls and or scoreboards which will be determined at an upcoming Board meeting” explained Club President, Stephen Leister, when he received confirmation of their $1,086.48 commission.
Please contact your local ANZ Branch to make an appointment to find out how ANZ can support your Club in achieving its goals or contact Bowls SA for more details on services offered by our partners.
During May, the Payneham Bowling Club received $3,000 as
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Left: Modbury - Simon Dorr, Barrie Wilton (Treasurer), Stephen Leister (President), Frank Howe (District Manager Adelaide North) & Gabrielle Kitschke (ANZ Branch Manager – Modbury) Victor Harbor - Nik Pippos, ANZ’s Ray Martin and Steven Fairhurst Middle: Tanunda - Deon Heidenreich (President), Peter Marschall (ANZ Bank), Jeff Garrett and Alan Price (Secretary) Kingston - Jen Burzacott (ANZ), Valmai Murdock (President), Joan Shreeves (Treasurer), Ross Johnston (Past President) Payneham – Ajay Dharam (ANZ Business Banking Manager), Paula Tolmachoff ANZ Branch Manager Firle), Keith Neill (Chairman) and Richard Law (General Manager) of Payneham Bowling Club Right: Bute - Bernie Penhall (President of Bute Bowls Club) and Tamara Lodge, ANZ Kadina Branch Manager
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State Night Owls
State Multi Disability Championships
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ollowing qualifying rounds in seven Regions across the State, 24 teams progressed to the 2015 State Night Owls Final held on Sunday 19 April at Walkerville Bowling Club. After some great games, the calculation to crown the title came down to the shots difference between DB’s from Region 11, Rye Grass and New Boys both from Region 8, who had all won all three of their games. With the greatest shots difference, the DB’s were crowned the 2015 State Night Owls Winners. Well done to Luke Kingston, Alex Mew, Andrew Temple and Paul Datta, runners-up Rye Grass and third placed New Boys. Congratulations to all teams. Thank you to Walkerville Bowling Club for hosting the State Final, as well as the Region host clubs for conducting the qualifying rounds. Our thanks must also go to West End for their continued sponsorship of the event.
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fter a working party comprising representatives from Disability Recreation and Sport SA, the SA Blind Bowlers Club and Inclusive Sport SA met to organise the format for a new event, the inaugural State Multi-Disability Championships were held 9-12 April at Clearview. While only one category of events were able to be held, the hope is that this will increase in the future. The Pair of Barry Charity (Rosewater) and Steven Quinn (Hope Valley) along with Liam Buckley and Mike Teakle of Angaston won their sections to move on to do battle for the title and with a six shot winning margin, Barry and Steven were able to claim the State Multi-Disability Pairs Champions trophy. In the Singles event Angaston member Liam Buckley finished strongly to be crowned the State Multi-Disability Singles Champion over Chris Flavel of Lockleys. Thanks go to the Clearview Bowling Club for doing a magnificent job hosting the event for 2015. Bowls SA looks forward to further developing this event into the future.
L-R: Winner Liam Buckley and Sandra Wallace Runner-up Chris Flavel and Sandra Wallace
State Night Owls Winners - DB’s
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Ray Leesong Ray has been an active member of the Bordertown Bowling Club since he joined in 1989. He spent several years on the Social Committee, but the majority of his time since 1997 has been on the Greens Committee, where he held the position of Greens Manager for many years. With his ability to fix anything around or on the green, Ray was the man you went to when you wanted something done. Even at the age of 90, Ray is still an active bowling member and puts down a mean bowl. In 2004 Ray was rewarded with Life Membership of the Club for his efforts and is congratulated on celebrating his 90th Birthday. The Club hopes to see him around for a good while to come.
Bordertown boys. The men’s fours team Craig Sutton, Doug Murch (sub for Mick Kerber) Phil McLeod and Bob Cavanagh had control of their game from the start. Naracoorte men couldn’t match it with the Bordertown four and they went on to have a comfortable win. A feather in the cap for the Bordertown Club and with the help of the USE Keith teams, ladies fours Marj Richardson, Pat Holthom, Jenny Trengrove and Jo White also with Keith’s father son pair Gordon and Darrell Stopp, the USE secured the Region 1 Shield from the LSE by winning six of the possible eight games played.
REGION 3 Whyalla Golf After a long delay the Whyalla Golf Bowling Ladies were able to present their new clubrooms to the players attending their Invitation Day. Teams attending were Port Augusta, ETSA, Quorn, Wilmington, Ceduna, Cummins, Crystal Brook, Laura, Port Lincoln, Kirton Point, Wudinna, Melrose, Whyalla and Whyalla Golf. At the completion of the four games, four teams had won all four games. The eventual winners, determined on shots up, were the Port Augusta team of Jill Kirkham, Carol Shillabeer, Lee-Anne Shinnick and Kay Reynolds. Runners up were Ceduna with Whyalla Golf third.
Dianne Murch and Judy Lack
Ray Leesong receiving his 90 Year Certificate Bordertown The Bordertown Bowling Club has capped off a very successful year by winning four of the possible eight Region 1 Championships events held at the Naracoorte RSL Club in April. Upper SE Champion singles, pairs and triples player Dianne Murch had a fantastic singles game against Lower SE, Heather Richards. “A brilliant game!” the spectators said and to quote the marker, Jenny Waugh “a game worthy of television coverage.” After a three hour battle Dianne won 27-20. To cap off a double, Dianne Murch and Judy Lack won the pairs on the last end against LSE Jenny Tilley and Judy Grosvenor. The men’s triples consisting of Neil Poulton, Jim McLellan and Richard Muenster had a great battle against Mount Gambier RSL and were level with one end to play. Three scored on the last end sealed the championship for the 28 | SA BOWLER | June 2015
Ken Forrest Ken has served the Keith Bowling Club as President from 1994 to 1996 which followed four years as Vice President. His expertise was then put to work as the Upper South East Association Secretary, a position which he held for 10 years and was subsequently awarded Life Membership for his efforts. Ken also served as a Club Selector for many terms; has been an Umpire and importantly he has helped many a new bowler to fit into the Club and to learn the art of the game of bowls. While his health hasn’t been the best of late, Ken still plays as often as he can and enjoys immensely the fellowship and the challenges that the game presents. At the Club’s Presentation Night in March Ken was presented with a Super Veteran badge by Country Councillor Barry Oliver.
Ken Forrest being congratulated by Barry Oliver
Winners: Port Augusta REGION 4 Champion of Champions The Association Women’s and Men’s Singles, Pairs and Fours Champions from Barossa & Light, Mid-Murray, Bowls Riverland and Silver City came together to compete in the Region 4 Champion of Champions that was held in the Barossa Valley in April. The Nuriootpa Bowling Club hosted the women’s event and the men’s events were played at Angaston Bowling Club. As there were players competing in more than one event this year, the competition was conducted over two days. Each Association was also playing for the overall Region 4 trophy for the best performed Association. The Region 4 Champion of Champion winners for 2015 are: Men’s Singles: Peter Merritt Women’s Singles: Kerry Treloar Men’s Pairs: Andrew Hill, Graham Butt Women’s Pairs: Judith Callea, Cheryl Barry Men’s Fours: Darryl Stephens, Ron Payne, Brian Jones, Peter Merritt Women’s Fours: Ruth Butt, Yvonne Hollis, Jan Grosser, Marg Cooper The overall Region 4 Trophy was won by
CLUB & REGIONAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STATE Bowls Riverland on 26 points over Silver City 22, Barossa & Light 18 and MidMurray 6 points.
tennis. Thank you to members of the Bowling Club who landscaped the area, assisted with the laying of the greens and undertook numerous other jobs; a massive commitment by some very energetic members over many months. Congratulations to our Patroness, Rae Brewster who was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day Honours. Sponsors Neil and Sylvia Parker with winners Andy Duggin, Yvonne Starke and Barry Kearsley. Absent: Emil Valente
Peter Merritt, Graham Butt and Andrew Hill REGION 4 Judith Hall Presentation of a Super Veteran badge to Judith Hall, formerly a member of the Modbury Club and a current member of the Loxton District Bowling Club was made by Sue Lloyd, Region 4 Assistant Councillor and Vice President of Bowls Riverland during the Loxton Ladies Autumn Carnival in March.
Sue Lloyd with Judith Hall REGION 5 Streaky Bay
Streaky Bay’s new look It has taken a couple of years to come to fruition but the Streaky Bay Bowling Club is up and running with artificial carpet and, to replace the primitive but serviceable old club rooms, a brand new sporting complex to service bowls, football, netball, basketball, cricket and
Rae Brewster OAM Port Lincoln 90th Anniversary A milestone in the history of the Port Lincoln Bowling Club Inc. was marked on Saturday 11 April 2015, with the celebration of its 90th anniversary. President, Peter Myers welcomed all bowlers and visitors, Life Members Glad Bertram and Gordon Hartley put down the first jack and bowl before 40 players including two visitors from Caloundra and four from Cummins took to the greens. It was a pleasure to see Eunice Hewitson, who is in her 98th year and Trevor Lawrence as past members at the Club for a few hours in the afternoon. Money raised during the day went to the Eyre Peninsula Home Hospice Inc. Before the presentations Gordon Hartley outlined a brief history of the Club and older members had researched memorabilia which was on display. One member had bottles of Port displayed in a glass box which were bottled for the Club over the years since 1985. A Supreme bowls polish and titan bowls grip which were used by Mr Spencer Argent on the original greens on the foreshore in 1925 were donated by Mrs Max Argent (his daughter in law) and presented to the Club by ex-member, Mr Les Hughes to keep for the Club’s Centenary year. Thanks must go to everyone who helped out in any way on this special occasion.
Mount Barker A significant bowling feat, which could possibly be a record for bowls in SA, has occurred at the Mount Barker Bowling Club. In 1963/64 long-time Club member David Chapman won his first Club Championship Pairs and now, 51 years later, has won the same competition with partner David Evans. This must surely be a record? The two Davids then went on to win the Association Champion of Champion Pairs. David Chapman capped off a stellar season by winning both the Club Singles; 36 years after his first win, and the fours Championship. In an illustrious career David was selected to represent SA on 212 occasions over a period of 30 years.
David Evans with David Chapman Birchmore Life Memberships Four members of the Birchmore Bowling Club, Betty Florance, Betty Collins, Gerard Berden and Stuart Boxer were honoured with Life Membership at the Premiership Dinner on Sunday 26 April. All recipients have been amazing volunteers and well deserving of Life Membership.
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Birchmore Life Members REGION 8 Three Times Champions The current lawn bowls season saw an unusual achievement in that Hamley Bridge Bowling Club members Roger and Beverlee McQuire won the 2014/2015 Men’s and Women’s Club Singles Championships respectively. In itself not a unique outcome for a husband and wife to succeed in the same year at the same club. However, what is unusual is that this is the third time that they have achieved this result with their previous successes
Bill Green, Lockleys Past President, and his all male team of handsome waiters in black tie and black aprons transformed the Club with orange, black and silver and then served lunch with great aplomb, skill and flair. After lunch 112 ladies resumed their games with rosy cheeks and great smiles. Thanks to Sandy and Graeme Gaunt for coordinating another memorable event providing our country and metropolitan ladies with an opportunity to come together.
Roger and Beverlee McQuire REGION 12 Ladies Grand Classic On the eve of Men’s Country Carnival, country women competed with outer metropolitan and city teams in the third Ladies’ Grand Classic tournament hosted by Lockleys Bowling Club. From a grand total of $2,000 prize money, generously donated by sponsor Shingleback, First prize went to the Holdfast Bay team, with Grange 2nd and Prospect Broadview 3rd.
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Unbiased Opinion provocation has arisen as a defence to a murder charge). Conceptually you can categorise different classes of killing. A cold blooded murder performed for a drug related matter for failure to pay is in a different category to a spur of the moment fight over something that has upset you to a point where you lose control. Same result though.
BEING PROVOCATIVE ABOUT PROVOCATION
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s I write there is a Bill before the Parliament currently to do away with provocation as a defence in murder cases. The law has evolved over a couple of centuries to a point where provocation is only available as a defence to reduce murder to manslaughter. It is not available as a defence in any other offence but is available as an explanation or something that might be raised in mitigation of what occurred. The current controversy has come about because of a High Court decision in Lindsay. In short the Defendant used a defence of panicking because of an advance made to him by a homosexual that caused him to lose control and kill him. Many would consider this case as bad law. It attracted a lot of adverse attention and I will not repeat the name given to the defence because I do not think it does the issue of provocation justice. The question for the community is whether or not the defence of provocation has evolved to a point where it is no longer relevant to contemporary standards. It evolved because some murders occur where significant provocation occurs. It can and has been argued that such murders are in a different category of killing to those that are done by way of revenge, by way of greed, by way of passion (although even those have historically been quite often used as a the issue of
It could be argued that these categories of killings are still relevant to contemporary society. The Lindsay case reflects but an example of that and one which is highly emotive given the nature of it. Several commentators in South Australia have been reported as querying the defences contemporary value and certainly it will not take much for the current government to fiddle with it. If they see some political advantage. They will undoubtedly see it as an opportunity in the law and order auction which has typified their time in government over the last decade and a half. They are no orphans there. The proponents for change talk about changes to the abolition of the defence in every other jurisdiction. That is not quite accurate but it has certainly been amended and abolished in some jurisdictions but I would say as a product of the law and order auction in my view, not the product of reasonable rational thinking. It is the produce of politically expediency which so many of our laws are now. Provocation has a rational basis for its existence. It does not exist to allow criminals to escape penalty for bad conduct which should gaol them for a lengthy period of time. The penalties for manslaughter are still significant and involve years of your life in detention. It’s complicated also by the fact of mandatory minimum parole period for murder in South Australia is 20 years. So the difference between a manslaughter verdict and a murder verdict would be considerable and in most cases I would imagine up to about 10 years of detention may be the difference. Many killings involve a losing of control occur in circumstances where the people are under great pressure. It is no excuse. It is just a fact. Anyone under the right amount of pressure is capable of doing
anything. The battered wife syndrome is another example of a killing after years of abuse, which reduce the crime to manslaughter. On balance with the fettering of discretion for mandatory minimum periods for non-parole in my view the arguments against abolition are of more force than those for. The Lindsay case was a stark example of an instance of the defence at work but at the end of the day the jury accepted after hearing all of the evidence that there was an element of provocation sufficient to justify the defence being made out. You need to remember that a jury needs to be convinced that the defence is open to it. If not then the defence is of no assistance. Did the jury in Lindsay represent the contemporary standards of modern Australia? Some would say no. Reacting to provocation is part of the human condition. Whether it provides a defence or not provocation will commonly be an element in much offending. When the Bill is voted upon, which is soon, it will be interesting to see whether another right of an accused person has been abolished or whether it can remain open in more limited circumstances. The common law had a flexibility which is appealing to those legally trained and some amendments that have occurred in the United Kingdom reflect a lot of common sense and allow the defence to still survive in certain circumstances which are prescribed. Maybe the answer lies somewhere between the two positions or just may be the common law is still good law. The defence of provocation in certain circumstances will be understandable and excuse murder and down grade the killing to manslaughter. That is the effect of over 100 years of law making. Perhaps it should be left for the Jury to decide, in each particular case.
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Spot the Jack Competition HOW TO PLAY: Simply mark an X on the photo where you think the Jack was, fill in your details below and send to: SPOT THE JACK Bowls SA PO Box 59, Brooklyn Park SA 5032 The winner will be the entry marked closest to the actual location of the Jack. Entries must be received by August 14, 2015
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You Be the Umpire
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The Skips in a Pairs game both play their 3rd bowls and then notice that one of the leaders has not played their last bowl. What should happen to this bowl?
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The coach of Team A constantly gives advice to his players even when Team B’s players are on the mat. Is he allowed to do this?
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The lead in Team A delivers the jack which passes the 2m mark. Skip A stops the jack assuming it will not go into the ditch and places it on the 2m mark. Skip B objects and calls the umpire to make a decision.
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The jack is right against the boundary. The last bowl of the end comes to rest on its own rink, very close to the jack. Just as the thirds start to measure the bowl falls of its own accord and pushes the jack over the boundary. One skip wants to replace the bowl and jack while the other skip calls the end dead. Which skip is correct?
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A player turns the mat over when it became slippery due to showery weather. Is this permitted?
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Coaches Corner Most of us by now know the importance of drill training, but we also need to be able to practise those drills in a simulated game. We need a game that will put us under pressure, make us focus and concentrate. 12 ENDS GAME TO PRACTISE YOUR SHOT MAKING DRILLS Can be played in singles, pairs, triples and fours REQUIREMENTS • Two teams • One jack • Two mats • Score cards RULES Each end must be played as stated for that end SCORE Closest bowl(s) of one team wins 1 point for each bowl (same as in a pennant game), unless it is stated otherwise. 1. Play a MINIMUM end. Mat on the two metre line. 2. All short bowls in front of the jack will be removed immediately upon coming to rest. All bowls must be behind the jack or jack high including touchers. ALL bowls remaining in front of the jack when the jack is taken back during play including touchers are to be removed if they are not jack high or behind the jack when the jack comes to rest. 3. WINNING SKIP FROM THE LAST END WHEN THE JACK COMES TO REST WILL SPOT THE JACK ON THE CLOSEST BOUNDRY LINE TO THE JACK. Draw all bowls as close to the jack without going out of bounds. 4. POWER PLAY Win this end and you will score double points. e.g. 1 becomes 2; 2 becomes 4; 3 becomes 6.
5. Play a MAXIMUM end. 6. ALL BOWLS ARE TO BE PLAYED FIRST …..One to think about Skips. (Position bowls) The team who won the previous end their lead when all bowls have been played, will roll the jack down to the head. NOTE: Lead stays with the skip on the changeover. • Dead ends do count. If the lead puts the jack out of bounds, too short or in the ditch the Opposition Team will receive 3 points. • When the jack comes to rest the closest bowls are in the count same as in a pennant game. 7. Jack remains where the lead rolls it (not spotted) 8. All bowls are played only on your F/H to the jack. NOTE: A left handed bowler will play the opposite hand 9. NO JACK IS IN PLAY Draw all bowls to the edge of the ditch without losing your bowl. Closest bowl(s) of a team to the ditch without going in scores. 10. All bowls are played only on your B/H to the jack. NOTE: A left handed bowler will play the opposite hand. 11. WINNING SKIP FROM LAST END WILL PLACE JACK NEAR THE DITCH SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE TWO BOUNDRIES. MAT IS TO BE PLACED AT ¾ LENGTH. First player to take the jack into the ditch will score 3 points for their team. This can be done with either a Yard-on or a Drive. NOTE: Once jack is taken into the ditch the end is finished. If all bowls are played without taking the jack into the ditch then neither team scores. 12. Play as a normal pennant game end
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The owner of the bowl loses the right to play this bowl as each team has already played a bowl. Law 29.4.2
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No. A coach must only give advice when Team A players are in possession of the rink. Law 44.3
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The jack has been obstructed by a member of the team that delivered the jack therefore it must be re-delivered by the opposing lead who first places the mat as described in Law 6.1.1, rolls the jack making sure it is centred, but shall not play first. Law 38.1.1.1
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The skip who called the end dead. At any time during the process of deciding the number of shots scored, if a bowl falls of its own accord, it must be left in its new position. Law 23.6.3. As the jack is moved wholly beyond the boundary of the rink, it is dead, Law 19.4. The end is dead and must be replayed Law 20, or re-spotted, Law 56.5, according to the Conditions of Play.
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Yes. To gain a better grip during adverse weather conditions, a player can, before delivering their bowl, lift the mat, turn it over and replace it in its original position. Law 6.2.6
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