SA Bowler March 2016

South Australian Official Publication of Bowls SA

Awards Night Don’t miss out!!

March 2016

Murray Bridge

Hosts for 2016 Champions Week

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of South Australia’s finest bowlers at Bowls SA’s night of nights WHEN: Friday 6th May 2016 WHERE: Endeavour Homes Pavilion Morphettville Racecourse Morphett Road, Morphettville PARKING: The Junction 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park TIME: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start DRESS: Semi-formal Ticket includes a 2 course meal and 4 hour drinks package

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President's Message

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elcome to this online issue of the SA Bowler magazine. I trust that Clubs will make sure that a copy is put on the notice board to ensure that it is available for all members.

I would like to thank all Bowlers who gave so generously to the Wasleys Bowling Club to assist with the rebuild of their facilities.

Thank you to ANZ who set up a special account at no cost to enable donations to be made across the State. See a report on Page 10.

Recently the metropolitan Clubs hosted the MGA Men’s Country Carnival and Country Round Robins and once again we acknowledge the work and commitment of the metropolitan members who provided ideal conditions for their country cousins to play these annual competitions in the city. See the report on Page 5.

It is impossible to mention all competitions but congratulations to all State players - men, women and juniors - who were so successful in the recent SA v VIC series. A full report is on Pages 18 & 19.

The Board has continued to work with members of the State Consultative Body to look at the administration structure of bowls across the State. The results of our efforts will hopefully be an empowerment of bowlers at all levels and, BOWLS SA

dare I say it, less meetings for those volunteers who give their time so willingly.

While our governance is on a very sound footing it is important that we keep up to date with both State and Federal thinking.

Board members and staff have, over the last few months, attended workshops conducted by the Australian Sports Commission and the Office for Recreation and Sport, where governance models and effective delivery of funding to sporting bodies were presented for consideration.

Thank you to all the Clubs and Associations that have invited me to their special functions and celebrations. While it is not always possible for me to attend we will always try to have Board representation.

Once again I would like to mention the upcoming annual Awards Night to be held on Friday 6 May in the Endeavour Homes Pavilion, Morphettville Racecourse. More information on Page 15. This is a great night when the bowling community from across the State can come together to not only celebrate the success of our sport but to renew friendships; a most important part of our game.

Finally, I wish all players a successful finish to play this season and look forward to meeting you somewhere around the greens!

Janice Kelly OAM President

Contents Features & Articles

Rebuilding after the Pinery Fires Response to those left in distress has been generous and warm hearted

MGA Men’s Country Carnival............................................................................................ 5 Australian Deaf Games.................................................................................................... 8 SA Bowling Greenkeepers Association Information Seminar............................................... 9 Rebuilding After the Pinery Fires..................................................................................... 10 Caravan and Camping................................................................................................... 13 Country Round Robins................................................................................................... 14 Awards Night................................................................................................................ 15 How Valuable it would Prove to be.................................................................................. 16 Murray Bridge – Hosts for 2016 Champions Week........................................................... 17 The Annual SA v Vic Series............................................................................................ 18 Multi Disability State Championships.............................................................................. 20 Under 18 SA v Vic Series............................................................................................... 21 Annual School Championships April 2016....................................................................... 22 Prestige Medley............................................................................................................ 27 Australian Open 2016................................................................................................... 29 About Camp Quality....................................................................................................... 32

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SA v VIC Test Series

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CEO Report .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Update......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Commercial Update.......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Regional Roundup.............................................................................................................................................................. 30 Unbiased Opinion............................................................................................................................................................... 33 You Be The Umpire Questions.................................................................................................................................... 34 Classifieds............................................................................................................................................................................. 34 We Will Remember Them.............................................................................................................................................. 35 Spot the Jack........................................................................................................................................................................ 36 You be the Umpire Answers......................................................................................................................................... 37 Published by: Bowls SA Incorporated PO Box 59, Brooklyn Park SA 5032 p: (08) 8234 7544 | f: (08) 8351 8220

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f you enjoy playing sports as much as I do, then I don’t need to tell you why competing will benefit you not only now but the rest of your life.

Sport has played a big role in my life including my career and I have sports to thank for some of the best memories.

Playing catch with my Dad in the backyard, playing social Bowls at my local Club with my friends, or just catching up with friends and colleagues whom I have met while playing Sport … just a few of the fond memories that I have because I played sports growing up.

Not everyone is the next LeBron James, Russell Ebert, Donald Bradman, Scott Thulborn or LLeyton Hewitt and that’s OK. You don’t have to be a star athlete to enjoy sports and reap the benefits that come along with playing.

The benefits that come along with participating in sports will not just be felt immediately, but can last the rest of your life. They can help shape you into the person that you will become and provide a foundation that helps lead you into success in both life and within a career.

So if you’re scratching your head and asking yourself how can sports, and in particular Bowls, possibly help with your life, here are five reasons I believe sports will make you a better person and help you in your future endeavours: 1. Sports and physical activity help relieve stress and reduce depression and can lead to a healthy lifestyle.

We all have stress in our life at some point or another.

Whether it’s the test you are cramming for or the job interview that you are preparing for, physical activity will help calm your nerves and help you focus on the task in hand. And if you are healthy, you are happier and can accomplish more.

2. Playing sports provides the structure that can help you build solid habits. These habits include setting goals and objectives and then working hard to accomplish them.

3. Teamwork and leadership. These are two more qualities that employers look for in a manager or supervisor.

Sports provide an excellent opportunity for kids to work together and step up to a challenge. Whether it’s working together to win the game or working together

to complete a project before the deadline, the foundation of these two qualities will grow on the playing field and only get stronger as you get older.

4. Sportsmanship and ethics.

Sports will teach you how to be a humble winner and gracious in defeat. It can help you learn from your defeats and not rest on your laurels when winning.

And most importantly, it will teach you how to do it the right way no matter how important winning seems at times.

5. Playing sports is fun! You make friends and it provides positive self-esteem. Sports provide an outlet. Life gets serious and sports provide a way to step out of reality for an hour or two. Plus, what better way to make friends, enjoy your free time from your busy schedule, and feel good about yourself.

I grew up playing sports and not much has changed in my adult life. Whether it’s going for a jog, playing Bowls, or kicking a football, I enjoy being active and involved.

I still use things I learned on the field in my everyday life. I recall situations and how I reacted and use the scenarios to tackle my new problems. The character that can be developed on the field or on the court is something that you will take with you forever.

As we’re now at the pointy end of the season, I wish you all the very best on the green (creating those memories) and I look forward to seeing you at the Bowls Awards ‘night of nights’ on 6 May at Endeavour Homes Pavilion, Morphettville Racecourse.

Further details on Page 15.

Mark Easton CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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MGA Men’s Country Carnival

nce again the MGA Men’s Country Carnival, held February 1 – 8, was well supported by country bowlers in their annual week of bowls and camaraderie in the city.

The week commenced with Fours, however, unseasonal heavy rain on Tuesday flooded greens across the metropolitan area and in line with the Conditions of Play, forced the cancellation of the Singles event for 2016.

The weather cleared and the Pairs were played on Wednesday with Fours and Pairs knockouts continuing unaffected for the rest of the week, and in fantastic conditions, the Finals were conducted at Marion Bowling Club.

Heavily dominated by family connections, the Fours event was Fours Winners: Peter Alexander, Fred Kelly, Mick Hallion won by the team of Bob Vowles, Mick Hallion, Fred Kelly and Peter Alexander from Victor Harbor after an assertive display in and Bob Vowles the final, winning 18-7, against Fred’s son Justin Kelly (McLaren Vale) and his team of Jason McCauley (Willunga), Dennis Collier (McLaren Vale) and Les Carter (McLaren Vale).

Equal third was claimed by the fours of Kenton Franks, Peter Orvad, Steve Lynch (Port Pirie) and Jim Lynch (Laura); along with Joe Conte, Tony Treloar, Heath Raymond (Meadows) and Neville Mansell of Lobethal.

The 2016 Men’s Pairs event was also won by players from the Fleurieu & KI region, with Brenton Speed and Darryl Hammat triumphing 17-10 over father-son duo Nick and Mark Wrigley from Streaky Bay. Brothers Jim Lynch (Laura) and Steve Lynch (Port Pirie) shared the Equal Third position with Dan Hassell (Port Lincoln) and Ron Wilson (Kirton).

Pairs Winners: Darryl Hammat and Brenton Speed

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Update

Night Owls Finals 2016 The Night Owls competition is getting to the pointy end with Region Finals commencing at 6:30pm on Wednesday March 23 at the following venues: • • • • • •

Adelaide Bowling Club Ascot Park Bowling Club Lockleys Bowling Club Mallala Bowling Club Modbury Bowling Club Victor Harbor Bowling Club

April 6 • Ascot Park Bowling Club The Night Owls State Final, when all the best Night Owl bowlers from around SA will come together, is scheduled to be played out on Sunday 17 April, commencing at 1:00pm at the Walkerville Bowling Club.

Club Coach Course The Club Coach course is ideally suited to coaches regularly working at club level, either coaching a team or coaching an individual.

Amongst a range of other knowledge and skills components, this course covers a broad range of general coaching theories and specific bowls content, including: • Conducting a coaching session to teach skills and tactics • Identifying appropriate delivery options to place bowls smoothly on running surface • Identifying appropriate drills for shot development • Applying technique analysis to provide appropriate feedback • Identifying the correlation between line and weight and the impact of environmental conditions • Implementing inclusive activities for the coaching of bowls • Identifying physical growth and development considerations • Identifying the specific responsibilities of lead, second, third and skip • Assisting athletes with basic nutritional strategies for sports performance, and • Demonstrating effective communication strategies.

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The next Club Coach Course will be held: When: Saturday April 16 & Sunday 17, 9:00am to 4:00pm Where: Toorak Burnside Bowling Club Entries close: Monday 11 April 2016

Contact: Bowls SA on 8234 7544 or complete the Application Form: http://www.bowlssa.com.au/ Portals/5/Coaching/Club%20 Coach%20Registration%20Form.pdf

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58th National Police Bowls Championship

During the afternoons when championship events are being played, the Hong Kong players will be offered ‘friendly’ tournaments to participate in or will be free to tour.

Spectators are encouraged to cheer on their local Police bowlers: Where: Lockleys Bowling Club

Rutland Avenue, Lockleys When: April 7-14, 2016, 10:00am

John Bevin John is well-known by bowlers for his regular ‘Around the Greens’ reports on metropolitan pennants and his statebased articles which frequently appear in the SA Bowler.

In recognition of his commitment and highly valued services to the sport, John was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.

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In addition to representation from five Police Bowling Clubs including SA, Victoria, NSW, Queensland and WA, 20 Police bowlers representing Hong Kong have agreed to visit Adelaide to compete daily against each of the States.

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Australian Deaf Games

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he XVII Australian Deaf Games were held in Adelaide January 10-15 and this year’s championships included 12 different sporting disciplines, from Beach Volleyball to Golf, Futsal to Lawn Bowls.

The Men’s Fours trophy was taken out by the Victorians in a tight game of the final match on the final day with Queensland needing to get up against Western Australia but falling short by five shots.

The Lawn Bowls competition was held at the Croydon Bowling Club over four days with 38 bowlers from QLD, NSW, VIC and WA along with two entries from New Zealand.

The Men’s Triples was taken out by New South Wales courtesy of a draw on the first day by the Victorian B team.

The men played a three day round robin in Fours and Triples, whilst the women bowlers played Singles and Pairs with the New Zealand entries playing in composite teams.

The final day was a Mixed Triples format with some participants needing to return for pennant competitions in their respective States.

The opening ceremony on Sunday January 10 was attended by invited guests, Dignity for Disability MLC Hon. Kelly Vincent, City of Charles Sturt Mayor Angela Evans, City of Charles Sturt Ward Councillor Paul Alexandrides, Bowls SA Vice President Wayne Prosser, Bowls Australia Regional Bowls Managers Shane Moon and Ian James, General Manager Deaf Sports Australia Garry West-Bail, Administrator Deaf Lawn Bowls Australia Anthony Gorringe OAM and President Croydon Bowling Club Shane Neal.

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Heather Wilson of Victoria won all six matches of the Women’s Singles with the sole New Zealand entrant, Patricia Hansen, coming second.

Partnered with Lyn Raeburn, Heather Wilson also took out the Women’s Pairs.

A very successful Australian Deaf Games was rounded off with Victoria taking out the perpetual trophy, as Overall winners of the women’s and men’s events, and medals presented at a wrap up BBQ dinner.

A large number of volunteers from Deaf Sports Australia assisted during the week keeping competitors hydrated and assisting with interpreting as well as a tremendous amount of hours by Croydon Bowling Club volunteers assisting in marking, and manning the kitchen and bar. A big thankyou to all that assisted.

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SA Bowling Greenkeepers Association Information Seminar

After a successful field day at the Nuriootpa Bowling Club in September, the South Australian Bowling Greenkeepers Association held our annual information seminar on the first Monday of the Men’s Country Carnival at the Lockleys Bowling Club.

After a quick bite to eat the evening was kicked off by Rohan Davies from BASF, who spoke on the varying formulations of fertilisers and their practicalities of application and, aside from some of the science being a challenge, it was explained in simple terms why specific turf fertilisers are beneficial for many reasons.

Second up was Don Cameron from Hydroplan who spoke on the different irrigation techniques available to Turf Managers and the challenges involved with attaining even, consistent watering particularly when only given the chance to water once a week as is the case for Bowling green managers.

Last, but not least, was the great Daryl Sellar (Turfwise Consulting) who is the Superintendent at the Glenelg Golf Course.

Daryl’s presentation was, needless to say, inspiring and for the apprentices in the room it was a great insight into the professionalism that our trade can reach.

A special treat for all attendees were images and commentary on the achievements of Daryl and his team, working and negotiating, with the Glenelg Golf Course committee, which has seen this very costly project deliver an amazing, environmentally sound course to their members.

After an interesting Q & A session with the guest speakers the evening was wound up. Thank you to Brad Porter for organising the night.

This will be a regular item on our calendar during the Men’s Country Carnival week so please add it to your planner and get involved.

Please remember we are a volunteer organisation and at that time of year we are some very busy people. We are very approachable and willing to make ourselves available to the bowls community so you don’t need an invite to get involved.

Our annual information morning and AGM (venue to be decided) will be held on Friday 6 May with three guest speakers provided by our major sponsors.

It promises to be a great morning for all Bowling Club greenkeepers and you don’t need to be a current member to attend.

Subscriptions will be available and for the small outlay to become a member you will be provided with lunch and the opportunity to mingle with members and the guest speakers.

To register your interest please contact: Nigel Ryan 0411 186 650 or Greg Daulby 0405 790 708 Nigel Ryan Secretary SA Bowling Greenkeepers Association

Nuriootpa Field Day

SABGA Information Session at Lockleys Bowling Club

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Rebuilding after the Pinery Fires

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he impact caused by the Pinery fire on 25 November last year has been well documented and the community response to those left in distress has been generous and warm hearted.

The lawn bowls community was hit hard, with two associates of the sport tragically lost to the fires. Additionally many bowlers suffered significant property loss including homes, farm equipment and livestock and

specifically the Wasleys Bowling Club clubhouse and contents were entirely destroyed.

While the effects of the fire will have a long term effect on the residents and local communities it has been heartening to see the huge level of support from not only South Australia but around Australia which has hopefully helped to lessen the emotional and financial strain for many of those affected.

Along with many individual donations, there has been an extremely generous response from Bowling Clubs, whose fundraising efforts have taken the total of the Bowls SA Relief fund to over $35,200, in addition to donations presented to Wasleys Bowling Club.

On behalf of the Wasleys Bowling Club and the wider local community, thank you to the following Clubs and their members:

South Australia Adelaide Bowling Club

Henley Beach Bowling Club

Penola Bowling Club

Angaston Bowling Club

Holdfast Bay Bowling Club

Port Elliott Bowling Club

Ardrossan Bowling Club

Hope Valley Bowling Club

Port Broughton Bowling Club

Arthurton Bowling Club

Jamestown Bowling Club

Port MacDonnell Bowling Club

Balaklava Bowling Club

Kapunda Bowls Club

Port Pirie Bowling Club

Barmera Bowling Club

Kensington/Marryatville Bowling Club

Port Wakefield Bowling Club

Berri Bowling Club

Kingston Bowling Club

Prospect- Broadview Bowling Club

Blyth Bowling Club

Langhorne Creek Bowling Club

Redhill Bowling Club

Cadell Bowling Club

Lyndoch Bowing Club

Robe Bowling Club

Clare Bowling Club

Lyrup Bowling Club

SA Police Bowls Club

Clarence Gardens Bowling Club

Loxton District Bowling Club

Spalding Bowling Club

Croydon Bowling Club

Maitland Bowling Club

Stansbury Bowling Club

Curramulka Bowling Club

Mallala Bowling Club

Sturt Bowling Club

Gladstone Bowling Club

Marion Bowling Club

Tailem Bend Bowling Club

Glenelg Bowling Club

Marion RSL Bowling Club

Tanunda Bowling Club

Goolwa Bowling Club

McLaren Vale Bowling Club

Tarlee Bowling Club

Grange Bowling Club

Melrose Bowling Club

Toorak Burnside Bowling Club

Gulnare Bowling Club

Modbury Bowling Club

Tumby Bay Bowling Club

Encounter Bay Bowling Club

Mundoora Bowling Club

Victor Harbor Bowling Club

Hahndorf Bowling Club

Mount Barker Bowling Club

Waikerie Bowling Club

Hamley Bridge Bowling Club

Novar Gardens Bowling Club

Warooka Bowling Club

Happy Valley Bowling Club

Nuriootpa Bowling Club

Wudinna District Bowling Club

Hawthorn Bowling Club

Payneham Bowling Club

Yankalilla Bowling Club

Victoria

New South Wales

Queensland

Bungaree Bowling Club

Wentworth Bowls Club

Club Helensvale

Kew Bowls Club

New Lambton Bowling Club

Lake Boga Bowling Club Underbool Bowling Club

Northern Territory Memorial Bowls Club

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Around the State, Clubs have continued to hold fundraisers and Sports SA have donated sports equipment to the Wasleys Primary School and the local community with assistance from Bowls SA and the Wasleys Bowling Club.

Neighbouring Hamley Bridge Bowling Club immediately offered the full use of its greens and clubhouse to the Wasleys members so that their season could continue with the least possible disruption. The offer was graciously accepted with the arrangement in place until Wasleys’ facilities can be re-established. This gesture has further strengthened the unique bond the two

clubs have developed over many years.

In a gesture of solidarity the annual pre-season challenge game trophy was renamed in tribute to Janet Hughes whose life was taken in the Pinery Fire.

A monumental effort from the Green keeping team with guidance from Nigel Ryan and David Rogers has returned the green to a suitable playing surface.

A special thankyou to the Berri Bowling Club for travelling to Wasleys to cut and groom the green just days after the fire, bringing with them all machinery and the generator to power the units.

Wasleys returned home for the last four Pennant games of the season, hosting

a Hamley Bridge team on the first pennant games upon returning.

Working together with the Wasleys Primary School Principal, the Club secured the use of the Old School House as a temporary Clubhouse, with many players returning to school for the first time for many years.

The last Pennant game for the season was played at Wasleys on Saturday 27 February, when Wasleys hosted Port Wakefield. President Barry McDougall was presented with a very special memento; a piece a burnt wood from the Wasleys Clubhouse carefully sealed and housed in a polished oak SA BOWLER | March 2016 | 11

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wooden box labelled, “Best Rink of the Day”. This partners with the HogbenMcDougall “Ashes Challenge Cup”.

The inaugural Ashes Challenge game was held on 9 January with Wasleys transferring a home game saw all three teams from Wasleys and Port Wakefield, converge on Port Wakefield to battle for the prestigious and emotional memento. Port Wakefield were declared victorious on the day claiming the “Wasleys Ashes” Challenge Cup. In another wonderful show of neighbourly support, members of the Hamley Bridge Management Committee decided that they would arrange a fund raising tournament with proceeds to be transferred to the Wasleys Club to assist them with their rehabilitation program. The event was held on 24 January with a full field of both metropolitan and country based teams with all income from entry fees, bar and raffle profits, special sponsorship funds and other fund raising activities passed over to the Wasleys Management Committee. At the conclusion of the day with all players retiring to the Clubhouse, Hamley Bridge Club Secretary Roger McQuire presented Wasleys with a mounted wood carved Phoenix, symbolising “the Phoenix will rise”.

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from sponsors, organisations and individuals has been exceptional and they are sincerely thanked for their contributions and kindness.

In another generous display of support and camaraderie the Mount Pleasant Bowling Club President, Bo Hambly handed over their Club facilities to Wasleys President Barry McDougall on Sunday 6 March so Wasleys could host the Landmark President’s Invitation Medley Fours, after the original annual tournament was cancelled due to the fire.

Sixteen teams from metropolitan and country Clubs took to the green, with Warooka taking the honours of having travelled the greatest distance.

Taking out honours for the days play, were Swan Reach, Nuriootpa and Wasleys with the encouragement award presented to the combined Mount Pleasant/Wasleys President and Secretary team.

While David Millington of MGA Insurance Brokers has been extremely helpful in fast tracking the claim for the Wasleys Bowling Club, rebuilding the clubhouse will take some time.

In a timely reminder it is only through devastating events such as the Pinery Fire that you realise the importance of reviewing your insurance policy annually and seeking assistance to ensure adequate coverage.

Bowls SA and Bowls Australia have been very supportive throughout the recovery process, with regular contact from Mark Easton and the Bowls SA Staff offering assistance and direction and a comforting “how are you going”.

Regular calls to “home base” has allowed Wasleys to use Bowls SA as a conduit to gain access to services and agencies, enabling Wasleys to lead from the front foot in the recovery process.

Demolition of the Wasleys Clubhouse and out buildings will begin very soon.

The Board of Management, where possible, have engaged the services of local business and trades to assist in the recovery process and the recovery committee is working very closely with the Light Regional Council, to ensure full optimisation of the resources available for the rebuild.

Progress of the recovery will be posted on the Wasleys Bowling Club Facebook page.

The response from businesses, bowlers, family and friends around the State and across Australia has demonstrated how incredibly well the community rallies to help when times are tough - Thankyou to all.

Brad McDougall Administrative Secretary Wasleys Bowling Club

In partnership with Caravan & Camping SA, Bowls SA was given the opportunity to exhibit at the February ‘Let’s Go Caravan & Camping Lifestyle Show’. The aim was to promote the sport of Bowls and also provide an avenue for Member Clubs to encourage people to experience the social side of Lawn Bowls – Night Owls, hosting an event or even calling in to a regional club during their travels.

Volunteers were able to market the benefits of the sport and also the advantages of social involvement as a member of the bowls community. The stand was set up with brochures and flyers, and episodes of Bowls Exposed looped on a screen.

With over 30,000 through the gates over the five days of the event, this represented a unique avenue for broadcasting the benefits of the sport and Club membership to a fitting demographic. Episode 15 of Bowls Exposed also features roving reports taken at the Show, and a feature interview on the main stage.

Thank you to the members of Holdfast Bay, Torrensville, Blackwood, Adelaide, Payneham, Clarence Gardens, Port Noarlunga, Ascot Park and Morphett Vale, who did an amazing job of representing bowls over the five days; educating visitors to the stand about the sport and encouraging them to subscribe to the Bowls SA newsletter ‘Calling the Shots’.

We are also grateful to Caravan and Camping SA for providing this opportunity to Bowls SA at no cost.

Manning the display, George Fewster and David Williams representing Blackwood Bowling Club

Wayne and Joan Prosser handing out promotional flyers

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Country Round Robins

The 2016 Men’s & Women’s Country Round Robins were held at Marion and Payneham Bowling Clubs respectively from Tuesday 9 February until Friday 12 February 2016.

The result of the Women’s Country Round Robin came down to shots up with Region 5 Eyre Peninsula and Region 3 Upper North both finishing on 12 points.

With the memory of last year’s high temperatures it was a welcome relief to have temperatures around the 30 degrees for all days of play.

Eyre Peninsula however took out the title with 151 shots ahead of Upper North with 63 shots.

With only one loss over the seven rounds and a final score of 114 shots and 12 points, Region 2 Yorke Peninsula took out the title of the Men’s Country Round Robin Champions for 2016.

Region 7 Fleurieu & KI claimed second place with 103 shots and 10 points.

Best performed rink went to Ashlin Cock (skip), Damon Edmunds, Ross Borlase and Mark Wrigley from Eyre Peninsula with six wins, one loss and 54 shots.

Top Left: Men’s Best Performed Rink Ross Borlase, Damon Edmunds, Ashlin Cock and Mark Wrigley Bottom Left: Winners: Yorke Peninsula

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It was also a close finish in determining the women’s best performed rink with Helen Minhard (Eyre Peninsula) and Karen Baker (Yorke Peninsula) both finishing with 12 points.

It was up to the count back on shots which saw the Eyre Peninsula team of Helen Minhard (skip) Sandy Blacker, Sue Rumbelow and Sue Fisher take the title with a 20 shots difference in their favour.

A big thank you to hosts Marion and Payneham Bowling Clubs, and appreciation to the Umpires, volunteers and Region 6 Councillors Jan Kennedy and Wayne Lee for their outstanding efforts assisting in the running the 2016 events.

Top Right: Winners: Eyre Peninsula Bottom Right: Women’s Best Performed Rink Helen Minhard, Sandy Blacker, Sue Rumbelow and Sue Fisher

Awards Night

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With the end of the season fast approaching, preparations are underway for the annual Awards Night.

or purchased from Bowls SA by completing a Ticket Order Form and forwarding to Bowls SA with payment details.

After last year’s highly successful event, the night will again be held in the Endeavour Homes Pavilion at Morphettville Racecourse.

Join us on the ‘green carpet’ to wrap up 2015-2016 by celebrating our high achievers and the special moments of another great season of bowls.

Tickets for this prestigious event can be booked online https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main &EventDesqID=15138&OrgID=16127

The following are finalists in their category. Winners of these and a host of other awards will be announced at the Awards Night:

Club of the Year Metropolitan

Club of the Year Country Large

Club of the Year Country Small

Croydon Marion Novar Gardens

Ardrossan Clare Langhorne Creek Robe

Hahndorf Parilla Saddleworth

Volunteer of the Year

Official of the Year

Coach of the Year

Neil Brook [Blackwood]

Diane Milner [Wallaroo Mines]

Paul Griffiths [Loxton]

Geoff Ellis [Lockleys]

Patricia Parish [ProspectBroadview]

Clive Rowley [Willunga] Brian Scarlett [Hope Valley]

Bernie Tobin [Payneham]

Brian Leckie [Tailem Bend]

Richard Whitehead [Grange]

Graham Walling [McLaren Vale]

Carlos Gonzalez [Adelaide]

BOWLS SA Tickets are now available for this prestigious event on the Bowls calendar so get together with your friends and team-mates and book a table.

WHEN: Friday 6th May 2016 WHERE: Endeavour Homes Pavilion, Morphettville Racecourse, Morphett Road, Morphettville TIME: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start The night comprises a two course meal and four hour drinks package with recognition of the sport’s high achievers. Tickets can be purchased for $99 per person by completing the Ticket Order Form and returning to Bowls SA with your payment, or tickets can be purchased online. Link below.

Ticket Purchase: https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=15138&OrgID=16127

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How Valuable it would Prove to be

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ollowing a demonstration by ALSCO representative, Kate Edwards, the Goolwa Bowling Club made a decision in April 2015 to purchase a defibrillator.

are so thankful that the Club had the foresight to purchase a defibrillator.

The Club will now ensure that more members are trained so that they

members don’t have a Clubhouse to house the unit but the donation has been another show of support for the area and one that has the potential to save other lives.

Little did they know how valuable that piece of equipment would prove to be and so quickly.

These machines may not be cheap, but what price do you put on a life.

On Saturday 7 November 2015 well known Club member, Bill, collapsed on the green during the last end of the pennant game.

If your Club feels they cannot afford one, perhaps the local service clubs would assist. Not only could it save a member’s life but placed in the right area it can be made accessible to other residents in need.

Two members quickly recognised that Bill was in trouble and started CPR, while another rang for an ambulance and another ran for the defibrillator.

For more information contact: Kate Edwards Alsco Managed First Aid 1/31 Barnes Road Glynde SA 5070

Thanks to the demonstration by Kate, the members were able to attach the machine and set it to automatically do what it’s programmed to do … save lives.

Bill was revived; the value of the machine indisputable when the readout showed that he had no pulse and had died.

Initially taken to Victor Harbor Hospital Bill was transferred by helicopter to Flinders Medical Centre where he spent the next week.

On Saturday 14 November a very much alive Bill called into the Club to watch his mates play and to say a ‘heartfelt’ thanks.

With a pace-maker now fitted Bill and his wife Betty and their family

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Murray Bridge – Hosts for 2016 Champions Week

Bowls SA is pleased to announce that the 2016 Champions Week will be held entirely at the Murray Bridge Bowling Club from 21 to 27 April 2016. This event is the biggest in the Bowls SA calendar with around 240 competitors over the six days, as well as spectators and support staff.

recognised cities, one stands out above the rest. Murray Bridge is the “crown” of the Murray Region, containing many attractions for people of all ages. The Murray River is a picturesque site of house boats, paddle-steamers and happy, relaxed people. Sit back and relax while observing the beauty of this natural wonder.

Bowlers from country and metro regions who have earned their spot to compete at this event will battle to take home the coveted State titles. The 2016 Champions Week promises to be an impressive display of Bowls action and included in the 2016 event are 12 state events; including men’s and women’s state singles, pairs, triples and fours, and champion of champion men’s and women’s singles and pairs.

Although many of the Murray Bridge attractions are water based, such as skiing and swimming, there are many exciting land attractions that are also well worth a visit.

There is a variety of accommodation options available in Murray Bridge including houseboats, holiday homes, caravan parks, B&Bs, hotels and motels. Whilst you are taking a break off the green, make sure you have a chance to sample some of the local food and wine and visit one of their many tourist attractions.

Murray Bridge Mayor Brenton Lewis said the Council was proud to attract such an event to the Town; “The Rural City of Murray Bridge is extremely proud to attract this event to the region, which provides not only great entertainment and competition to all bowlers, but brings in valuable tourism spend through visitors to the region for the event.”

The Murray River is indeed a popular tourist attraction within South Australia, but amongst its many well

For all booking enquiries, please contact the: Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge Phone: (08) 8539 1142 or 1800 442 784 Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am–4pm.

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The annual SA v VIC Series

The annual SA v VIC Series for the representative State teams was held at Marion Bowling Club from Wednesday 17 until Friday 19 February 2016.

This year saw changes to the teams, in particular in the women’s side, with a number of players making their debut.

The SA team matched the spectacular conditions with some sensational bowls; the two SA teams starting strongly on the first day, to both claim the first test; the women with a 61-56 win and the men up 64-50.

The final day of play proved to be exciting, with the SA women just going down to Victoria 52-57 to make their final series score line three tests to two, while the SA men stormed ahead to take an early lead and, in what turned out to be a nail-biter, held on to clinch the series with a 65-59 win, also claiming the trophy with three tests to two.

Thank you to Marion Bowling Club for hosting the event; to the officials who volunteered their time and to the spectators whose cheers spurred on our teams to this double victory.

The afternoon test saw a complete reversal with the Victorian teams storming home to level up their respective series, the Victorian women winning 70-54 and the Victorian men getting up 72-50.

Thursday was an extremely important day for both sides.

The SA women were all set to claim the series for the first time in a number of years having two test wins over Victoria: 66-45 and 68-43. The Victorian men took out the morning test 59-51 before SA fought back to win the afternoon test 69-52 to equalise the wins and confirm the final game as the series decider.

Thursday also saw two players in the men’s side play their 100th State Game for South Australia, with Max Kleinig notching up his 100 in the morning game, closely followed by Scott Thulborn in the afternoon.

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Congratulations Max & Scott

Left to Right: Women’s State Team with Side Manager and Coach Marc Evans and Nathan Pedersen high 5 Mark Haines Men’s State team with Side Manager and Coach SA’s Chris Thulborn, Jackie Gardiner and Vicki Lehmann checking the head Simon Dorr

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Sports Centre has been a long time supplier and supporter of Bowls SA and this new agreement is a continuation of the support. Sports Centre, bowls uniform specialist, located at Port Road Hindmarsh, has again agreed to partner Bowls SA. The new uniforms have been the envy of all the states, not only due to the vibrant and distinctive look, but also the quality. Your club can have the same look and quality advantage as the Lawn Bowls SA teams by contacting the Sport Centre Team of Tim Knight, tim@sportscentre.com.au, Jamie Trezise, jamie@sportscentre. com.au or Vicki Renshaw, vicki@sportscentre.com.au. So join Marion, Eudunda, Nuriootpa and Barmerra bowling clubs to name a few to gain the quality and the advantage of dealing with a South Australian based supplier.

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Multi Disability State Championships

Clearview Bowling Club were hosts for the 2015-2016 State Multi-Disability Championships, held in the first week of January.

At the end of the Singles sectional play, the winners of the three sections were well-known disability champions, David Bailey (Clearview), Darryl Willson (Tranmere) and Liam Buckley of Angaston.

The semi-final showdown between David and Darryl saw David come out on top and pitted against Liam Buckley in the final play off.

In a highly skilled conclusion to the event Liam defeated David 25-16 to take out the State Multi-Disability Singles title for 2015-2016.

Congratulations to the finalists and all players who participated in the event.

Liam Buckley with runner-up David Bailey

Winner, Liam Buckley

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Under 18 SA v VIC Series

The annual Under 18 SA v VIC Series was held at Holdfast Bay Bowling Club from Tuesday 12 until Thursday 14 January. The 2015 series was held in June in Victoria, and this year the move back to January proved successful with a week of warm conditions.

Following a solid Nationals campaign, the SA Boys’ team performed admirably to take out the series with a 3 test win; only dropping one Triples game during the series which sets them up well for another strong showing at the 2016 Nationals.

The SA Girls’ team are again rebuilding after losing some experienced players, however they fought gallantly to go down 0-3 to the extremely strong Victorian girls’ combination. The young team have gained a great deal from the experience however and can take what they have learned into the 2016 Nationals to be held in SA, October 1 – 3, 2016.

Thanks go to Holdfast Bay Bowling Club for hosting the event, as well as the officials who assisted during the series.

For full results check out the Bowls SA website: http://www.bowlssa.com.au/News/ under-18-sa-v-vic-series-results

Mark Haines, Tyson Wilson, Joshua Studham, James Bodnar, Tristan Griffith and Preston Kaufer

Stephanie Clarke, Bailey Rafferty, Katie Roachock, Amber Walker and Grace Moloney

State Mixed Pairs 2015 - 2016 After many postponements due to the weather the State Mixed Pairs competition was completed on 15 February 2016 at the Lockleys Bowling Club.

The final was a close contest between seasoned competitors Craig Treloar (Salisbury) and Kerry Treloar from Berri and the future generation team of Tyson Wilson (Grange) and Bailey Rafferty (Two Wells). The outcome was down to the last ends, but the mother/ son combination of Craig and Kerry came out on top winning 14-11.

Craig Treloar and Kerry Treloar

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In the past 18 months, everything from new lights to a line marking machine to hosting a Whiting Festival has been funded in part or fully by Bowls SA Sponsor ANZ.

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Cheques from $99 to $5,000 have been presented to Clubs by local Branch Managers as part of the ANZ Home Introducer Program.

Yorketown Bowling Club alone has received over $5,500 over the last 18 months, which has contributed to paving around the Club.

It is easy for your own Club to get a piece of the pie. There’s three easy steps: 1. Ask Club members to tell their friends and family about the ANZ Home Introducer program, particularly those you know are on the lookout for a new property (housing or commercial); 2. Your friend enquires about a home loan at their ANZ branch; 3. If they take out the loan with ANZ, your Club receives 0.33% commission.

On a $250,000 loan, that’s $825 for your Club from a five minute conversation!

A record number of commissions were paid out for December loans.

Cheques were presented to the following Clubs: • Ardrossan: $1,039.50 • Ceduna: $522.08 • Encounter Bay: $99 • Jamestown: $5,513.03 • Laura: $438 • McLaren Vale: $710.16 • Riverton: $927.90 • Victor Harbor: $165 • Stansbury: $1,056 • Streaky Bay: $567.60 • Yankalilla: $999.06 If you would like more information about the program, or contact details for the Branch Manager in your area, please call Bowls SA on 8234 7544 or email sponsorship@bowlssa.com.au Kate Chapley Sponsorship & Grants Officer 24 | SA BOWLER | March 2016

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1. Annette Rowntree (Club Secretary), Judy Harper (ANZ Maitland), Sandy Whittaker (ANZ Branch Manager, Maitland), Bruce Hart (President) and Club members.

2. Spiro Manolakis (Committee Member), Natasha Oats (ANZ Ceduna Personal Banker), Ross Borlase (Ceduna President), Denys Richter (Treasurer), Kathryn Piatnicki (ANZ Ceduna Branch Manager), Carol Thomas (Ladies President), David Morley (Secretary) 3. Des Parsons, Ian Warner (Encounter Bay President), Frank Bailey and Jack Miller and Sharon Hajek (ANZ Senior Personal Banker, Victor Harbor).

4. Ian Hillam, Mick Butterick, Craig Rixon (ANZ Agribusiness Relationships Manager) Roger Moore, Doug Henderson, Michael Noonan, John Clarke and Dennis Clarke.

5. Angela Peacock (ANZ Branch Manager, Port Pirie), Marie Irrgang (ANZ Branch Manager, Jamestown) and Craig Rixon (ANZ Agribusiness Manager Jamestown) presented the cheque to Laura Bowling Club President Ben Hopgood and members.

6. Justin Kelly (ANZ Branch Manager, McLaren Vale) with Michael Boon (McLaren Vale Treasurer) and Marie Broadwood (Club Secretary) and members.

7. Roger Aitchison, Alan Hartwell (ANZ Agribusiness Manager Riverton / Balaklava), Dean Willmott, and Riverton Club President Ian Rowett.

8. Des Manuel (Vice President of Victor Harbor Bowling Club) with ANZ District Manager - SA North East and Fleurieu, Lindsay Nobes and Branch Manager (Victor Harbor) Ray Martin.

9. Denise Stephens (Streaky Bay Ladies President), Renee Elliott (Streaky Bay ANZ Branch Manager) and John Rumbelow (Club President).

10. June Hambleton, Stansbury Ladies Chairperson, Wendy McDonald ANZ Branch Manager (Minlaton & Yorketown), Linda Perry Secretary/Treasurer, Joy Farrow Ladies Patron and Bowling Club members.

11. Lawton Davidson, ANZ Branch Manager (Yankalilla) with Yankalilla Vice President Peter Barrett.

12. Marie Irrag, Craig Dixon from ANZ Jamestown and Jamestown Bowling Club President, Michael Butterick.

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Prestige Medley

A change of timing this season, saw the Prestige Medleys played over the weekend, 12 and 13 December 2015 with Moonta Bowling Club the venue for the men’s and Ardrossan Bowling Club as host of the women’s competition.

In the Women’s Prestige Medley, Upper Northern saw out a tight battle with Metro West to claim the 2015-16 title with a 49-45 win.

The Fours team of Wilma Hendry, Helen Magor, Agnes Dhu and Judy Underwood led the way with a 19-11 defeat of Joyce Roast, Debbie Fry, Deirdre Hall and Wendy Clarke.

The Triples team of Leanne Shinnick, Jeanette Taylor and Maxine Northcott

clinched the narrowest of victories over Di Trowse, Anne Dunstan and Riina Bradbrook 19-18 whilst the Pairs was won by the Metro West pair of Renata Callisto and Sandy Wallace defeating Karin Lynch and Kathy Bowman 16-11.

Metro East took out third spot over a valiant Lower North team with a 50-43 win.

Winners: Upper Northern (Region 3) Runners-up: Metro West (Region 12) Third: Metro East (Region 10) Fourth: Lower North (Region 8) Another close tussle in the Men’s competition saw Metro West defeat Metro South 55-46, with the Metro

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West pairing of Tony Lucas and Mark Haines defeating the Metro South pair, David Eiffe and Craig Mills.

The Triples combo of Aaron Bremner, Carl Schrapel and Marc Evans came away with a 26-17 win over Geoff Munn, Brandon Whiley and Nathan Pedersen, while in the Fours, Metro South claimed the win with their team of Ben Harris, Ben Hastie, Ken Holtham and Jeff Aworth recording 17-13 over the four of Josh Studham, John Nicolai, Ashley Klose and Max Kleinig.

In the playoff for third and fourth, the local team from Yorke Peninsula claimed the third spot with a 53-43 win over Metro North.

Winners: Metro West (Region 12) Runners-up: Metro South (Region 11) Third: Yorke Peninsula (Region 2) Fourth: Metro North (Region 9) Thanks go to Moonta and Ardrossan Bowling Clubs for hosting the events and sincere thanks also to the two respective local councils, the District Council of the Copper Coast and the District Council of Yorke Peninsula, as well as the Ardrossan Progress Association for their support of the events.

Women’s Winners: Region 3 Upper Northern

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he 2016 Australian Open is fast approaching so don’t miss your chance to take part in the world’s biggest bowls festival from June 11-24.

The Australian Open has something for everyone, whether you’re entering to win a slice of the $250,000 prize pool and create history or whether a trip with friends to enjoy a bowling

holiday on the beautiful Gold Coast sounds inviting, the Australian Open should be on your bucket list!

The 14 day bowls spectacular will see some changes to the 2016 event which includes the return of the popular Over 60s competition.

Men’s and Women’s Over 60s Pairs will carry a huge $28,500 prize pool, and has also been carefully scheduled to ensure Over 60s participants can still enter the Open Singles and Open Fours.

The Australian Open was once a knockout competition that required arduous statebased qualifying; however, now if you enter three events you are guaranteed three full days of bowls with sectional play kicking off each discipline.

Don’t forget there is also events for U-18s and Bowlers with a Disability; and of course, who could forget, the chance to spend two weeks of winter in Queensland; beautiful one day, perfect the next!

The Australian Open will be played across 15 Gold Coast clubs with Broadbeach Bowls Club, the host venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the central hub for festivities during the event and the venue for all the finals action.

Last year South Australian’s were in the winner’s circle with Steven Dennis, Nathan Pedersen, Wayne Ruediger and Scott Thulborn claiming the $20,000 Men’s Fours; could you be SA’s next Australian Open Champion?

Entries will be closing on April 3, so now is the time to form your teams and start planning a holiday to the Gold Coast.

For more information about the Australian Open including proposed scheduling, prize money allocation and helpful travel and accommodation tips visit the website www.australianopen.bowlsaustralia.com.au.

While you’re there enter online or sign up to receive the Australian Open newsletter.

See you at the open!

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REGION 1 Region 3 Ray Leesong

Ray been an active member of the Porthas Germein Bordertown Bowling Club since he joined On1989.

Tuesday 1 the Southern in He December spent several years on the FlindersCommittee, Bowling Association held the Social but the majority of 2015/16 Championship Pairs on event his time since 1997 has been theat Greens Committee, where he held the the Laura Bowling Club. position of Greens Manager for many Teams from Crystal Brook, Gladstone, years.

Gulnare, Laura,toPort Pirie, Portaround Germein With his ability fix anything or and Wirrabara played off in cool andwent on the green, Ray was the man you to when you wanted something done. windy conditions.

Even at the age of 90, Ray is still an The winning Port Germein team of active bowling member and puts down a Marilynbowl.

Woolford and Faye Kemp had mean a close over Port In 2004one Ray shot was win rewarded withPirie Life to Membership the Club his efforts meet Crystal of Brook in theforsecond round, and is congratulated on celebrating his eventually playing Laura in the final to th Birthday.

The Club hopes to see 90 win 16 – 3 making them the first Porthim around for a good while to come.

Germein team to have won this event.

Despite delays such as this the project Bordertown boys.

The fours team Craig Sutton, teammen’s are pushing to have the complex Doug Murchby(sub Kerber) completed the for endMick of March with Phil McLeod and Bob Cavanagh had games already scheduled for April. 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.

Region33 REGION Whyalla Golf Peter Blieschke After a long delay the Whyalla Golf Peter started bowls 1965 at Bowling Ladiesplaying were able toinpresent their newofclubrooms to the take players the age 24 and it didn’t long attending Invitation before he their was helping outDay. on the Greens Teams attending were Port Committee as a regular on Augusta, the mowing ETSA, Quorn, Wilmington, Ceduna, roster untilCrystal his health no longer allowed Cummins, Brook, this.

Laura, Port Lincoln, Kirton Point, Wudinna, Melrose, Whyalla and Whyalla The Greens Manager for a number of Golf. years Peter recalls that, except for about At the completion of the four games, 3 years, he has spent all of his time on four teams had won all four games. The the Greens Committee and when a new eventual winners, determined on shots green wasthe established in 1988 was up, were Port Augusta team he of Jill Kirkham, Shillabeer, Lee-Anne the ProjectCarol Manager to oversee this.

Shinnick and Kay Reynolds.

Peter can remember working on the Runners up were Ceduna with Whyalla greenthird. since its inception in 1954, with Golf his father, when he was a high school boy and not even playing bowls, and brags that he was the first person to mow the original green.

Building external walls 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 Faye Kemp and Marilyn Woolford 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 Region 4 SE, Heather Richards. “A brilliant game!”

Kapunda the spectators said and to quote the Members of the Kapunda Bowling marker, Jenny Waugh “a game worthy of television coverage.”

After a three hour Club are preparing to roll out the new battle Dianne won 27-20. synthetic greens as their undercover To cap off a double, Dianne Murch and facility nears completion.

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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, The base of the green in place 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.

Members and community volunteers Phil Voumard, Ray Reichelt, Roger Gill, Ken Forrest being congratulated Geoff Redden and Brian Jones 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 Champion Peter Blieschke with 4his award of Champions that was held in the Barossa Valley in April.

As aNuriootpa member of the Men’s The Bowling ClubCommittee, hosted the women’s event the andrunning the men’s events which oversaw of the were played atyears Angaston Club.

Club for many until Bowling 2002, Peter As there were players in continued on the new competing mixed gender more than one event this year, the Board of Management as well astwo holding competition was conducted over positions as Club President for 3 years, days. Each Association was also playing Secretary for 3Region years, 4Chairman for the overall trophy forofthe best performed Association.

The Region Selectors, Selector and Tournament 4 Champion of Champion winners for Director.

2015 are: Peter’sSingles: personal achievements have Men’s Peter Merritt seen him Singles: Club Champion on six Women’s Kerry Treloar Men’s Pairs:Pairs Andrew Hill, Graham Butt occasions, Champion once and Women’s Judith Callea, Cheryl has been Pairs: involved in five pennant wins Barry for the Club.

Men’s Fours: Darryl Stephens, Ron Peter’s Brian ultimate achievement was to be Payne, Jones, Peter Merritt Women’s Fours: Ruth Butt,inYvonne awarded Life Membership 2001. In Hollis, Janbecame Grosser,a Marg Cooper 2015 he Patron of the Club.

The overall Region 4 Trophy was won by

Club CLUB & Regional REGIONAL News NEWS from FROM across ACROSS the THE state STATE In recognition of on Peter’s invaluable Bowls Riverland 26 points over Silver City 22, Barossa & Light 18 and Midcontributions to the Melrose Memorial Murray 6Club, points.

Bowling he was recently presented with a 50 Years’ Service Award.

Region 6 Lyn Walker The Executive Committee and Club Delegates at the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Region 6 Eastern, unreservedly endorsed Lyn Walker Peter Merritt, Graham Butt and as a Life Member for his Andrew Hilloutstanding service to Bowls in the Region and State REGION 415 years (2000 – 2015). spanning Judith Hall At the AGM inof2000, LynVeteran was nominated Presentation a Super badge for the position of Country Councillor to Judith Hall, formerly a member of the Modbury ClubSA and a current member for the Royal Bowling Association, of the Loxton District Club was Eastern Division.

ThenBowling in 2003, when made by Sue Lloyd, Region 4 Assistant Albert Webb retired to accept the Councillor and Vice President of Bowls position Country Riverlandofduring theVice-President Loxton Ladieswith the RSABA, Lyn was nominated as the Autumn Carnival in March.

Chairman of the Division. He remained in this position through the ensuing merger of the RSABA and SAWBA to become Bowls SA and the changes to the boundaries and renaming of Divisions as Regions, until tendering his resignation at the AGM in May 2015.

During his tenure he was Tournament Director for most State, Regional, Sue Lloyd Judith of Hall Association and with Champion Champion events for the Region and also Region REGION 5a position he still holds.

Selector; Streaky Bay As an accredited Umpire, Lyn has been a member of Bowls SA Umpires Committee; officiated at World Bowls, Country Carnivals and Bowls SA events

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 oldDirector club rooms, a brand Bowls SA Leith Gregurke new sportingwith complex to service bowls, Lyn Walker football, netball, basketball, cricket and

and has tutored many bowlers through tennis.

Thankumpire’s you to members their courses. of the Bowling Club who landscaped the area, Held in high for his to assisted withregard the laying of services the greens his local club and community, Lyn was and undertook numerous other jobs; bestowed Life Membership the a massive with commitment by someofvery energetic members over many months.

Lameroo Bowling Club in 2014 and Congratulations to our Patroness, named as ‘Lameroo Citizen of the Rae Year’ Brewster who was honoured with an by the Southern Mallee Council in 2015.

Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Congratulations Day Honours. Lyn, a well-deserved acknowledgement of your services to the sport.

Region 12 Lockleys The 4th Ladies’ Grand Classic, sponsored by Shingleback Wines, was held at Lockleys Bowling Club on Sunday 31 January 2016.

Raethe Brewster OAM Country Scheduled on eve of Men’s Carnival, country competed against metropolitan teams in beautiful weather Port Lincoln 90th Anniversary and with the in usual great camaraderie.

A milestone the history of the Port

Ivy Kluske, Past Club President of Bowls SA, Lincoln Bowling Inc. was marked on Saturday 11 from April Jervois, 2015, with joined us again withthe 28 city celebration of itsteams.

90th anniversary. and 14 country President, Peter Myers welcomed all Twenty-eight a grand Glad bowlers and ladies visitors,shared Life Members total of $2,000 prizemoney Bertram and Gordon Hartleygenerously put down the first jack and bowl before 40 players donated

by Shingleback. including two visitors from Caloundra First prizefrom wentCummins to a Holdfast team and four took Bay to the of Wendy Clarke, Pam Edmunds, Sue greens.

Hutchinson and Deirdre 2nd prize It was a pleasure to see Hall; Eunice Hewitson, who is in herBridge 98th year and to a Hahndorf/Murray composite Trevor Lawrence as past members at the skippered by Christine Keller and 3rd to Club for a few hours in the afternoon.

Renata Callisto’s Grange team.

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 keep for theEdmunds, Club’s Winners WendytoClarke, Pam Centenary year.

Deirdre Hall and Sue Hutchinson Thanks must goprizes to everyone who helped receiving their from Shingleback out in anyWines way onrepresentative. this special occasion.

Sponsors Neil and Sylvia Parker with winners Andy Duggin, Yvonne Starke and Barry Kearsley. Absent: Emil Valente Mount Barker A significant bowling feat, which could possibly be a record for bowls in SA, has occurred at the Mount Barker Handsome waiters Rod, Kerry, Bowling Club. In 1963/64 long-time Mark won Club memberEddie Davidand Chapman 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.

Reg Davey, David, Rhonda Davey, Lester Todd, Sandy and Graeme Gaunt Lockleys Club Past President, Bill Green, and his professional team prepared and served a menu of a high class David Evansworthy with David Chapman restaurant plus there was the added bonus of beautiful wines to taste and Birchmore Life Memberships drink, including a special chocolate wine.

Four members of the Birchmore Bowling After very welcome respite, 152 Club, this Betty Florance, Betty Collins, ladies, with rosy cheeks and great Gerard Berden and Stuart Boxer were honoured with Life at the smiles, resumed toMembership play their final Premiership Dinner on Sunday 26 April. games in front of husbands and visitors.

All recipients have been amazing Another memorable event coordinated volunteers and well deserving of Life by Sandy and Graeme Gaunt providing our Membership. country and metropolitan ladies with an opportunity to come together in a social environment with a competitive format!

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About Camp Quality

Camp Quality has been supporting children living with cancer and their families since 1983 and is Australia’s most trusted children’s charity*.

Their purpose is to create the best quality of life for every child in Australia who is living with cancer.

They provide essential support services to kids with cancer aged 0-13 and their families. Their services also support children who have a parent or sibling with cancer.

Camp Quality are there through every stage of the cancer journey from diagnosis, treatment, remission as they would be through the heart-breaking case of bereavement. They help at school, at home, in hospitals and out in the community.

Their unshakeable passion for positivity forms the foundations of everything that they do. They believe in the power of positive psychology to build optimism and resilience. They believe that laughter is the best medicine.

As a not-for-profit charity, Camp Quality rely heavily on the generosity of everyday Australians and corporate partners to keep their programs running.

Camp Quality Facts • 12,000 family members were supported by Camp Quality programs in 2015.

• Their Primary School Education Program is seen by an average of 223,435 people each year.

• The Kids’ Guide to Cancer App won “Best in Class” at the 2015 IMA Awards – their highest honour!

• Over 2,500 people volunteer with them nationwide and Camp Quality employs just over 100 paid staff members.

• Volunteers donated approximately 300,000 hours to Camp Quality in 2015.

• Camp Quality’s Family and Hospital Support Coordinators work across every paediatric oncology ward in Australia.

• In 2015, Camp Quality supported 6,800 play therapy sessions in hospitals across Australia.

• Qualified Child Therapists supported children with pain management and coping strategies to ease anxiety and phobia during treatment.

• In 2015, Camp Quality puppets made 280 hospital visits across the country.

Fundraising Having a child diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. A family’s world is turned upside down and the emotional, physical and financial impact can last long after the initial diagnosis.

Camp Quality’s fundraising team have put together some fundraising ideas for Clubs.

Can your Club assist?

So you’d love to fundraise for Camp Quality?

Great! Camp Quality have everything you need at your fingertips, including ideas and ways to increase your donations.

Your first question is - do you want to join a fundraising event or are you creating your own? Then follow the instructions below to start fundraising.

Fundraise for a Camp Quality event If you want to join, register or set up your fundraising page for one of Camp Quality events, then please visit their ‘Events’ page to select an event.

Create your own fundraising event If your Club would like to create their own fundraising event to raise funds for Camp Quality - be it a trivia night, garage sale, mufti day or any other wacky or new idea, please download and complete a ‘Fundraising Application’ form.

The completed information will help Camp Quality to provide the Club with an ‘Authority to Fundraise’ and so you can begin fundraising!

Camp Quality can be contacted: Address: 3-5 Louis St, Stepney SA 5069 Phone: 8410 5555 Hours: 9am–5pm (Mon-Fri) https://www.campquality.org.au/ *According to the 2015 AMR Charity Reputation Index, a yearly survey which measures the overall reputation of Australia’s 40 largest charities http://www.amr-australia.com/ news/2015-amr-charity-reputation-index

Training is underway for a group that are going to ride from Geelong to Glenelg in May to raise funds for Camp Quality.

BOWLS SA

Unbiased Opinion A Risky World

If you do not exercise your rights they will be taken away and even if you do there will be attempts to reduce the As a lawyer practising in the effectiveness of them. area of people who suffer Many people forget the purpose of compensation. It is not a significant injuries either at Club & Regional News from across the state lottery, it is not a “lucky day”. I am yet to meet anyone injured work, home, on the road or in who would not prefer their pre-injury state over compensation. other places, it is constantly It is not uncommon for someone to leave the office and say brought home to you that we “Well thank you Tony but I hope I do not see you again”. It is all live in a very risky world. not an enjoyable experience to be permanently injured.

Whilst we would like to think However, in any of those circumstances get some advice that everything is regular and before you sign documentation; before you decide to do or not nothing bad is ever going to do anything about it. There are time limits that apply and to happen to us, life can sometimes they are very short. It is best to get advice early. change very quickly. In those Lastly and continuing with the theme of risk and looking at situations you need to have the events that can disrupt a life, make sure your estate already thought about and be aware of what rights you might documentation is in order. There is ever increasing litigation have. These rights have arisen to enable you to deal with life’s in the area of estates as many people now have considerable risks. assets at death even with just the matrimonial home.

The world is not as secure as we might think. Whatever rights A properly drafted Will will assist in reducing those situations you do have you will need to exercise. but not necessarily do away with a growing area of disputation.

If you are now injured in the workplace you can expect to After you contemplate all that get back on the rink. The finals receive two years income maintenance at most after which time, unless you are severely injured, you are on your own. are beckoning and there is a pennant at risk.

To qualify for ongoing income maintenance you have to have an impairment of your person defined under particular medical documents of over 30%.

In the last 10 years you can count on one hand the number of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers 30% impairments I have sighted.

420 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000 There are not going to be many injured people who meet that www.mauriceblackburn.com.au threshold.

Likewise with your medical bills essentially you have three years from the date of injury after which time your medical bills are going to be your own responsibility. There is a possibility that your medical bills beyond that time, for serious surgery or the like, may be covered but you will need, to some extent, to be reliant upon the discretion of the insurer involved.

Professional life has taught me that is not always a wise thing to do.

Examples of cases can be found where, years down the track, there will be a need for surgery which may or may not be covered by workcover. Not a great deal of security really.

The other area that is underutilised, or has been up until recently perhaps, is that of the rights to lump sums for total and permanent disability.

Since the introduction of compulsory super in the early 1990s many of the policies have attached to it total and permanent disability entitlements. You should always look at that issue in the course of any accident in your lifetime, be it at work or elsewhere.

The common law, where you seek compensation from someone responsible for your damage is also available.

The most comprehensive way of looking after someone with any injury is a common law claim. However, there are many caps and restrictions on the assessments these days. This is particularly the case in the changes to motor vehicle collision law over the last three years.

In relation to all of the above situations you really do need to get legal advice.

There are plenty of lawyers who will assess your matter quickly and efficiently as to whether it is viable and whether to proceed forward.

Other areas of risk in life, such as medical procedures, walking down the street and other public liability type situations occur daily.

These areas are less restricted in terms of common law rights at this time (although there is a government initiative to try and reduce them) and you still have rights to exercise.

Anthony Kerin

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You Be the Umpire In a singles match the jack is rolled and appeared likely to enter the ditch had it not hit the foot of the marker. The opponent claims the right to roll the jack again. Is the opponent correct?

A delivered bowl comes to rest on the green and in contact with the jack which is in the ditch. It is claimed that, as the bowl is a live bowl and is in contact with the jack in the ditch, it is a toucher. Is this correct?

A player in team A suggests that a bowl is out. Skip A checks it and picks it up agreeing that it is out. The opposing Skip objects. What should be done?

A bowl is delivered fairly wide. As it re-enters its own rink it contacts an opponent’s bowl which had been declared dead but left lying just outside the boundary line. As a result of the collision both bowls came to rest in their own rink. What is the position with regard to both bowls?

The marker in a singles game has been asked by one of the players to measure all shots during the game. When all bowls had been played in an end and before the players had reached the head, the marker has recorded the score on the score card and kicked the bowls out of the head. Is he correct?

Answers on page 37

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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 May 13, 2016

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Name:........................................................................................................................................

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DECEMBER 2015 SPOT THE JACK WINNER Once again Spot the Jack proved to be a challenge and while no one exactly marked the actual position of the Jack, the closest entry was received from Fred Lee of Hope Valley.

Congratulations Fred Fred will receive a Bowls SA Gift Pack

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WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 9.00am C OF C SINGLES SEMI-FINALS 12.30pm C OF C SINGLES FINALS 3.30pm Please note that changes may occur to this schedule – where possible afternoon games may start earlier to avoid playing late into the evening. Updates to the Schedule will be provided as soon as possible. Please check the Bowls SA website www.bowlss.com.au

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Answers

No. If the jack in its original course is displaced by a neutral person or object, it must be re-delivered by the same player. Law 38.3.1 No. No bowl will be a toucher if it plays onto, or comes into contact with a jack when the jack is in the ditch. Law 14.3 If a bowl at rest is displaced by a player and it has not disturbed the head after it is displaced, the opposing skip must put the bowl back to its former position.

Law 37.1.4.1 The dead bowl must be removed from the rink of play Law 17.4. The delivered bowl must be re-played. Law 37.3.1.3 No. No bowl must be removed until the players have agreed to each shot.

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