Bowls Matters Sept/Oct 2015 by Women's Bowls NSW

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2015 VOLUME: 68 NUMBER: 5

STATE PENNANT

WINNERS NSW STATE PENNANT RESULTS 2015 PAGE 28

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Contents FEATURE STORIES PATRON Mrs Linda Hurley DIRECTORS

Are You AWARE?!

Robyn Procter Anne Emms Pam Hockings Nanette Jemmeson Sue O’Keefe Eunice Roberts Beryl Watson

2015 Champion of Club Champions Singles Page 26 Manly Vale Club History

86th AGM Appointments

Munmorah President’s Day 34

Wheelchair State Champs 39

Editor’s Note

President’s Message

Past Presidents Association

Constitution Report

Match Report

Umpire’s Report

Coaching Report

Sports Community

Life Members

Club History

Bowl For Others Report

Annual General Meeting

General News

Special Days

Club Spotlight

Around the Greens

District Association News

What’s On in Your Club 2015

2016 Program Of Events

Club Championships & Competitions

WOMEN’S BOWLS NSW Phone (02) 9267 7155 EDITOR Wendy Steyer MAGAZINE CORRESPONDENCE Email journal@womensbowlsnsw.org ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Email communications@womensbowlsnsw.org

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STANDING COMMITTEES

REGULARS

ENQUIRIES

President Appointed Appointed

Match

Pamela Hockings Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas

Coaching

Kathryn Chatillon Deby Brien Ruth Wood

Umpires

Lesley Swales Bev Mitchell Barbara Stonham

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES Selection

Gary Willis

Constitution Revision Beryl Watson Robyn Procter Magazine

Wendy Steyer Elizabeth Whelan Jean Clowes

Social

Delsie Fardell

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10 Region 11 Region 12 Region 13 Region 14 Region 15 Region 16

Judith Padgen Carole Graham Elaine Radcliffe Frances Laker Tanya Jory Robyne Cosgrove Heather Skinner Lyn Mulligan - VACANTJoan Stair Pauline Payne - VACANT Margaret Wicks Margaret Wicks Barbara Hazeltine Barbara Hazeltine

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Editor’s Note \\ WENDY STEYER \\ EDITOR

Welcome to the October Issue of Bowls Matters! We have many interesting items in this issue of the magazine, including a new section, also sections started in the last issue. The new section is from the Constitution Revision Board while we have a continuation of Club History and Poets Corner. So Publicity Officers please send in your History and any poems that may be of interest to members. There is a Club History from Manly Vale and a poem from Oak Flats. The Constitution Revision Board will have a feature included in each magazine. The Sept/Oct feature covers the Annual General Meeting and is a very interesting read. The Coaching Report gives ideas on how to be prepared for next year’s Pennant season. Take note we should already be practicing and playing together as a team. While the Umpires Report covers many different rules under the heading ARE YOU AWARE. The Magazine Committee are thinking of a new concept for Meet a Bowler. We would like the Publicity Officers to send in an article about someone in your club who has had an interesting life outside of bowls as well as with bowls. There will be no formal questions asked, just an informal story to tell. Please attach a photo as well. The State forum and AGM were held on September 16, and the Magazine Committee would like to congratulate all members who joined WBNSW and hope you enjoy your time with us. To all who didn’t re-join the State Body we wish you good luck in your future endeavours. There is also a write up on the AGM and Positions filled. There is a short story of Ballina’s trip to the grade 2 State Pennant Play-offs at Nowra. What a trip, it will make you shake your head in wonder. There are also articles on the Champion of Champion Singles and Pairs as well as the State Pennant finals, while Special days covers stories of ladies celebrating birthdays from 90 to 100 who are still playing bowls. Wendy Steyer (Editor)

Bowls Matters September – October 2015

President’s Message \\ ROBYN PROCTER \\ STATE PRESIDENT

"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often" – Winston Churchill Join me in welcoming our new Executive Officer! Melanie Cantwell joined Women’s Bowls NSW Monday 28 September 2015 in the position of Executive Officer, having been the Chief Operations Officer for Dragon Boats NSW Inc. for the past 7 years. With 20 years’ experience leading a sports association, Melanie possesses a variety of skills and has extensive experience in many areas including administration and sport management, communication, governance, finance and strategic management. Melanie’s qualifications include a Degree in Sports Business Administration, Certificate IV in Training Assessment and a Certificate IV in Governance. State Selection Trials for Senior Side Together with State Coach Gary Willis, Chair of Match Pam Hockings and State Side Manager Joan Thomas, I was delighted to be present and involved in the Seniors Selection Camp held at Cabramatta Bowling Club 8-9 August. Sixteen very keen players arrived Saturday morning hoping for selection to represent New South Wales at the National Seniors Tournament to be held in Tasmania during October. The reduced squad of twelve were announced within a few days of the camp and congratulations go to Cheryl Gillard, Jan Rolph, Christine Gordon, Betty Herbertson (skip), Carol White, Jan Newell, Claire Kelly, Di Smith (skip), Keiko Kurohara, Trish Orgill, Carolyn Glen, Gayle Gannon (skip). Last year the Seniors won the Silver Medal at Tweed Heads, this year we’re heading south to Launceston, very keen, in good form and hoping to win Gold. State Pennants - Shoalhaven Region What a treat for everyone - players, spectators and officials - to be back in the Shoalhaven Region! Hosted by Bomaderry Bowling Club along with Berry Bowling Club, Culburra Beach Bowling Club and Nowra Bowling Club, exceptional hospitality and friendly venues for more than 400 players during 17-21 August were the order of the day. Another well managed event thanks to our Match Committee. Congratulations to Grade 1 Winners Cabramatta, Grade 2 Merrylands, Grade 3 St Johns Park and Grade 4 Tura Beach. Well done to all participants on reaching the State playoffs, my sincere thanks to the four participating clubs and their members for the wonderful support. (See photos and details in this issue).

2015 Commonwealth Youth Games Samoa The future of bowls is in good hands! Two wonderful young players - 14 year old Jono Davis from Dubbo and our own 18 year old Ellen Ryan from Cabramatta (and Goulburn) have brought home three gold medals and one silver medal. Jono’s two Gold won in the singles and mixed pairs with Ellen, Ellen winning a Silver in the singles, and of course the Gold with Jono in the mixed pairs. WBNSW congratulates both players and wishes them the very best for the future. Leichhardt’s 90th Birthday and President’s Day What a privilege for me to be invited to attend President Rona’s special day and the 90th Birthday of the legendary Leichhardt Women’s Bowling Club on August 30! Leichhardt WBC was among the five pioneer Women’s Clubs to open in New South Wales together with Torpey Place WBC - now disbanded, Balmain WBC - now disbanded, Rose Bay WBC - now disbanded and the original Western Suburbs Club. The special day included morning tea, bowls, a delightful lunch and a number of excellent toasts and reminiscing of days gone by led by a very proud President Rona Rodwell. The members at Leichhardt have been meticulous in carefully maintaining many valuable records and articles from their esteemed past, including of course beautiful photos and records of the many championship and Pennant wins accumulated over the years. One record I do have trouble in ‘accepting’ is that of “Tup” Honeybone! One of the greatest achievers, Tup won championships at all levels, including the State Singles, the Champion of Champions three times and the Club’s Major Singles an impressive thirty times. She was so skilled, the men asked that she play in their pennant side. I’m wondering if anyone can match Tup’s tally of wins? I had a wonderful day, learnt a great deal and I thank everyone for allowing me to be part of the celebrations.

Champion of Champion Club Singles Another great event - always exciting and full of surprises! Eighty one Club Champions from all over the State arrived at Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club on 26 July vying for the title and hoping to take home the silverware. Spectators were provided with many close and intriguing games over three days, the semifinals saw Natasha Scott defeat Angela Tindall 25-20 and Genevieve Delves claim victory over Sharon Farrell 25-14. The final game between Natasha Scott (Raymond Terrace) and newcomer Genevieve Delves (Mona Vale) was a fabulous game, the in-form and experienced Natasha winning the title 25-11. Congratulations Natasha on a wonderful win and my best wishes to Genevieve, I’m sure a great future in bowls awaits you. WBNSW sincerely thanks Oak Flats Chairman Kevin Granger and Board, Women’s President Adele Bartolo, her many helpful members and the Greenkeeper for their generous support. Since claiming the State Champion of Club Champion title, Natasha has continued on a successful path winning the much coveted Australian Champion of Champion Singles, Golden Nugget Singles as well as being named the 2014-15 Aero Bowls Female Bowler of the Year - and I’m sure there is even more success ahead! Well done Natasha, our best wishes at the World Champion of Champions to be held at Helensvale. Champion of Club Champion Pairs During the first week in September, the Illawarra Region turned on a warm welcome for the many Club Champions from all parts of our State. While the players settled in the weather became unpredictable - cold and wet, then on the final day, a warm, sunny day. Jan Agar and Arleen Jeffery from St Johns Park and Shirley de la Harpe and Fay Davison from The Hills all played wonderful bowls, the scores not telling the true story, with Jan and Arleen prevailing on the day. Congratulations Jan and Arleen on a great win! Its always a treat for us to be at Warilla - my thanks to Chairman Steve, President Christine, the many helpful and considerate Warilla members and umpires and staff. We’re looking forward to our return during 2016.

President’s Message \\ ROBYN PROCTER \\ STATE PRESIDENT

Inverell Women’s Bowling Club 60th Birthday A warm welcome, friendly faces and a sunny day, all the ingredients required for a special day. On Tuesday September 22, I was delighted be at Inverell East WBC to meet representatives from Tenterfield WBC (affiliated with Queensland!), Barraba WBC, an isolated club seeking to join the District, Moree WBC, Kootingal WBC, Narrabri WBC, Armidale WBC, Glen Innes WBC, Quirindi WBC and of course members from Inverell East WBC and Inverell RSM. My apologies if I have missed anyone! I was accompanied by fellow Director Nanette Jemmeson a member of Armidale City BC and welcomed by Regional Representative Elaine Radcliffe, Vice President and Chairman of the Registered Club, Anne Barry and Club Secretary Rhonda O’Neill. A thoroughly enjoyable day included a game of bowls, a delicious lunch, speeches and a brief history of the women’s club and how it began delivered by Jan Anderson. I was relieved to see that the countryside had greened a little since I was last in the region, and somewhat sad to leave having had a good look at the beautiful countryside travelling from Armidale to Inverell and back again to fly home to busy Sydney. Best wishes to everyone and many thanks for the renowned country hospitality.

Bowl for Others Annual Luncheon G. Barnes, R. Procter, E. Arnold, P. Reynolds Bowl for Others Annual Luncheon As Patrons of Bowl for Others, myself and Past President Patricia Reynolds attended the Annual Luncheon on Friday September 25, held to recognise and present funds given by members to worthy organisations that are being of service to women in New South Wales such as the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation, Kidney Health and Alzheimer’s Foundation. Since it was founded over 50 years ago Bowl for Others, on the efforts of the women bowlers of NSW, have donated over $2.5 million to medical research. This year cheques totalling $20,000 were presented to a number of organisation attending on the day.

I urge all clubs to contribute to Bowl for Others to allow them to continue to provide this wonderful service. Forum/AGM 16 Sept On behalf of WBNSW, thank you to the many members attending and participating in the Forum preceding the Annual General Meeting held in the city on 16 September. Numerous questions were asked and I trust answered appropriately. There will be a list of Forum Questions and Answers published in order to provide information to those not able to attend the Forum. At a short Board meeting following the AGM, I am very pleased to advise that I was again elected as President for a further year.

PAST PRESIDENTS ASSOCIATION At the Annual General Meeting held on Friday August 28, the following Officers were elected: President:

Gladys Barnes

Secretary:

Beryl Warwick

Treasurer:

Wilva Lawrence

Bowls Organiser:

Beryl Harmer

Publicity Officer:

Edna Arnold

Committee:

Enid Hudson

Greta Innes Brown

Patrons:

Helen Nagle Merle McCarthy

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This year's Committee all renominated, and we welcome Cecily White who will be joining the Committee.

Cost of lunch is $45.00 – payment is to be finalised by November 11 – contact Beryl Warwick on (02) 4422 9657.

Revesby Workers Club is holding a Visitation Day on Thursday, October 29, for Past Presidents and friends – morning tea 10.00a.m. – lunch cost $10.00. Please contact Beryl Harmer on (02) 9773 7650.

We were very pleased that Past President Merle McCarthy accepted to be the Past Presidents Associations second Patron, as well as Helen Nagle. Thank you to Beryl Warwick continuing as Secretary, also to Beryl Harmer for continuing as Minute Secretary.

On Wednesday November 25, a Christmas Luncheon will be held at the Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney.

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Constitution Report // BERYL WATSON, ROBYN PROCTER // CONSTITUTION@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

Q&A:

The Annual General Meeting Although most Club/Districts will have held their 2015 Annual General Meetings, this is the first bi-monthly “page” on Constitutional Matters to be written for the magazine and will be a feature in each edition from now on. In this edition the correct procedure for an AGM will be discussed followed by a Question and Answer segment. Using a hypothetical AGM the procedures carried out at a District AGM are discussed: At a correctly convened District AGM there are (7) seven Delegates present plus (7) seven members of the Management Committee. The first position to be elected was the President, as there were two nominations a ballot was held and as President A had the most votes she was elected President. However when the count was requested and declared, President A had 10 votes and President B had 4 votes. This vote was not challenged at the time and President A took up her position as President. When the election of the Match Committee was held there were only two nominations and these officers were elected without the need for a vote. Nominations were then called for from the floor and three members put up their hands and were then elected to fill the vacancies on the Match Committee. The elected five members then decided who would be their Chairman, again no one challenged the elections from the floor. Were these elections held correctly? The answer is NO for the following reasons:

1. Only Club Delegates can vote at a District

Meeting. The Management Committee do not have a vote and the ballot for the President was invalid and should have been challenged as soon as the number of the votes were announced.

As the AGM was not carried out in the correct manner the AGM must be declared null and void and another AGM must be held correctly at the next Delegates Meeting. The current Management Committee remains in office until the new AGM is held. All members of Management Committees and Delegates must make sure that they know the correct procedures for running an AGM. If you have any concerns about the way that your Club/District holds their AGM’s please contact WBNSW to discuss the matter.

Questions and Answers 1. Q: HOW SHOULD NOMINATIONS BE PROCESSED? A: WBNSW recommends that all nominations should be placed in a locked or sealed box by the nominee.

2. Q: WHAT IS A CASUAL VACANCY AND HOW IS IT DEALT WITH? A: A casual vacancy is the way that any position not filled at the AGM or arises during the year as a result of a resignation.

At the end of the AGM the Secretary asks any member who may be interested in one of the vacancies to send in an Expression of Interest in the position giving a two week closing date.

The Management Committee considers all the applications and appoints the most suitable person to fill the position for the rest of the year.

2. Nominations for the Match Committee

should not have been taken from the floor but dealt with after the meeting as Casual Vacancies. (see Questions and answers on how to deal with a Casual Vacancy).

3. The two members who were elected

should have decided on who would be Chairman of the Committee and if they could not reach agreement within (14) fourteen days the Management Committee would appoint the most suitable person as Chairman.

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After the closing date the Secretary and President (or one other) open the box and list all the nominations in order. This is then displayed on the members’ notice board. If there is more than one nomination for a position a ballot must be held to determine the nominee’s position on the ballot paper.

The same procedure is used to fill any vacancy that occurs during the year.

3. Q: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE IS A TIED VOTE? A: If a ballot results in a tied vote a second vote should be taken. If this ballot is also tied (24.3 Elections in the Club Constitution) the position becomes null and void and is dealt with as a Casual Vacancy. 4. Q: CAN A MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE HOLD MORE THAN ONE POSITION ON THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE? A: No. A person can only have one position on the Management Committee. If a position cannot be filled one of the members can be acting in the position while the Committee actively tries to fill the position.

The member who is in the acting position does not wear the badge and only has one vote.

5. Q: CAN A MOTION BE TAKEN FROM THE FLOOR AT THE AGM? A: No. Notices of Motion must be sent to the Secretary within the prescribed time as set out in the Club Constitution so they can be listed on the agenda.

Only matters listed under General Business on the Agenda can be discussed. Items cannot be raised from the floor.

6. Q: CAN A MEMBER OF A DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE BE A CLUB DELEGATE? A: No. It is not advisable for a member of the District Management to be a Club Delegate as this would be a conflict of interest. A member of a District Committee can be a Club Delegate as there would not be a conflict of interest. 7. Q: CAN A MEMBER OF A DISTRICT COMMITTEE SPEAK AT A DELEGATES MEETING? A: No. Only the elected Club Delegate speaks for a club or a member of the District Management Committee can speak when answering a question.

Bowls Matters September – October 2015

Match Report // PAM HOCKINGS, JENNIFER PALMER, JOAN THOMAS // MATCH@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

2016

It will be here before you know it The 2016 State Carnival Entry form will be forwarded to all Club Secretaries on the same day for next year’s Carnival in the hope that this method of Entry Form distribution will get less complaints than other methods tried over the past years.

It will then be the responsibility of the Club Secretary to copy the form and give it to any players who wish to submit an entry in the Carnival in Port Macquarie from 23rd to 27th May 2016. Advance notice will be given via website/e-news and memo when the entry form is to be expected. As the finalising of the 2016 Calendar takes place we would encourage Clubs/ Districts to consider submitting an expression of interest to host and sponsor one of the State events on offer for 2017/18. Time will be upon us before we know it and to assist with forward planning the Association needs to have venues locked in as early as possible. Hosting a State event enables Clubs to showcase their facilities to bowlers from around the State and also brings a valued economic boost to the local area from players and their supporters.

EVENTS WHICH MAY BE HOSTED: State Carnival, (16 - 20 Greens) Champion of Club Champion Pairs and Singles, (2 -3 Greens) State Pennants, (4 Clubs x 3 greens each if possible) Metro v Country (1 Green) which alternates each year between a City and Country venue. All details of requirements to host/ sponsor any of these events is available on application to the State Office via the Expression of Interest form on the WBNSW Website.

"Hosting a State event enables Clubs to showcase their facilities to bowlers from around the State and also brings a valued economic boost to the local area..."

The Conditions of Play for Association Events, and Pennant Conditions of Play are reviewed towards the end of each year before taking effect at the beginning of the following year and we strongly advise all competitive players, club executive members and umpires to familiarise themselves with these documents when they become available in December 2015. Any significant changes are highlighted in red to indicate a change or addition to the existing document and a quick read through before the start of championships and Pennants in each Club could only be of benefit for all concerned. Once again we strongly recommend that the State Program of Events is used in conjunction with Club and District programming to prevent rescheduling of events further down the track when clashes occur. Clubs and Districts are encouraged to take into consideration the playing personnel in their Club or District and the likelihood that any players may be involved in selected or priority events listed in the State Calendar for which they are entitled to dispensation. Clubs and Districts should take pride in the achievements and representative honours that these players bring to their Clubs and not penalise them, or make them feel that their achievements cause an inconvenience that could have been avoided by more careful planning. Pam Hockings, Match Chairman.

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Umpire’s Report // LESLEY SWALES, BARBARA STONHAM, BEVERLEY MITCHELL // UMPIRES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

Are You AWARE?! Some rules and regulations all players should be aware of.

•• A player must not delay play by leaving the rink of play or their team unless their opponent agrees and then only for no more than 10 minutes Law 33.1 If this law is not adhered to Law 33.8 would apply and they will forfeit the game to their opponent. •• If, during the course of play, the position of the jack or a bowl is altered by wind, a storm or any unforeseen incident, the Skips or opponents in Singles must put the jack or bowl back to its former position. If they cannot agree on the jack or bowls former position, they must declare the end dead. Law 35 •• WBNSW has no requirements for bowls to be retested and re-stamped every ten [10] years for WBNSW Association events. However, players qualifying for, or entering into, an event controlled by Bowls Australia, must comply with DR 4.8 and all bowls must carry the stamp of the current year or better. No.21 WBNSW Conditions of Play for Association Events. •• Under no circumstances, must any objects be placed on the bank, the green, in the ditch, on the jack, on a bowl or anywhere else to help a player. Law 34. This includes placing one’s foot between the bowl and the jack to see if you have the shot. •• Players with disabilities can use any form of assistance necessary to allow them to take part in the Sport of Bowls. Law 41 •• Wheelchair bowlers can have an assistant with them Law 41.1 & 41.2 •• A partially sighted or blind bowler can have an assistant with them and have a white breakable string placed on the surface of the green along the centre line of the rink, as long as this is approved by the Governing Body for partially sighted or blind bowlers in the country in which the player is playing. Law 41.3 & 41.4 •• A player who has a physical disability is allowed to use a support or an artificial device [or both] when delivering the jack or bowl or when walking on the green. Law 41.5 & 41.6 •• Players with a Hearing Disability can use electronic devices to communicate with each other while on the rink of play. Electronic devices must be used in line with the regulations set out in the Conditions of Play by the Controlling Body. Law 41.7 •• For Domestic Play, Member National Authorities can approve the use of artificial devices for delivering the jack or bowl. Law 41.8

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Bowls Matters September – October 2015

"Players with disabilities can use any form of assistance necessary to allow them to take part in the Sport of Bowls." TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

ANSWERS

1. Third A in a trial end has a drive and sends the jack into the ditch and invites the opposing third to draw to the ditched jack. Is this allowed?

2. Second A drives. Her bowl misses the head, hits the face of the bank and rebounds back onto the rink and rests on the jack. Skip A claims that it is a toucher as it was still in course. Skip B objects and says the bowl is dead. Who is correct?

No. The team which starts the trial ends must place the mat, deliver the jack and place the jack on the centre line of the rink at a distance they choose from the mat line [the distance must not be changed during the course of the trial end]. Law 5.1.7

3. The thirds look at the head and both agree that Team A has 2 shots. The thirds start to remove the bowls when Skip B says she still has a bowl to play. May she play her bowl?

Skip B. A bowl is dead if it is not a toucher and rebounds onto the rink after contact with the face of the bank. Law 17.1.2

No. If the result of an end has been agreed or the process of deciding the number of shots scored has started a player who has failed to play a bowl [either deliberately or accidentally] will lose the right to play the bowl. Law 29.4.1

Play in that end must continue in that order. Law 9.6

Yes. The end will continue [Law 21.1] provided it is within the confines of the rink [Law 19.1.2] and is not less than 18 metres from the mat line. [Law 19.1.4]

Yes. Law 17.2.1

Yes. Provided the bowl was in its original course and on a bias which would take it back into its own rink, any player on Rink 4 can lift the mat so the bowl can pass and then replace the mat in its original position. Law 6.2.5

4. If the wrong lead delivers the jack and both leads have each played a bowl before the mistake is noticed, what should happen? 5. A jack rebounds from the face of the bank as the result of a drive. Is it live? 6. May a player carry her bowl while inspecting the head? 7. A bowl from Rink 3 is played wide and appears likely to pass over the mat on Rink 4. Can the mat be lifted? 8. In a pairs tournament Jan arrived to play with only two bowls in her bag. She sends home for her other two bowls. (a) If having started the game with a borrowed set of bowls, can Jan change bowls to use her own set when they arrive for the rest of the game? (b) Can Jan change to her own bowls for trial ends if they arrive during the playing of trial ends? (c) If Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bowls donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t arrive, can she use two bowls of her own and two borrowed bowls from another set during the game?

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8 (a) She must complete the game with the borrowed bowls. Law 29.3.1 8 (b) Yes. Each player can use any combination of bowls taken from different sets of bowls Law 5.1.5. However, each player must not use more than the number of bowls being used during the game. Law 5.1.4. 8 (c) No. In all games each player must play with the appropriate number of bowls from the same set. Law 52.1.9

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Coaching Report // KATHRYN CHATILLON, DEBY BRIEN, RUTH WOOD // COACHES@WOMENSBOWLSNSW.ORG

“It’s Choice – not Chance – that Determines your Destiny” Jean Didetch

PENNANT Prep's We are coming to the end of the Bowling year with most club events completed and the State Pennant winners have been decided.

Congratulations to Cabramatta on winning the No1 flag, and to runners up; Raymond Terrace. NO.2 FLAG

was won by Merrylands, runner up East Cessnock.

NO.3 FLAG

was won by St Johns Park, runner up Nowra.

NO.4 FLAG

was won by Tura Beach, runner up was Alexandria Erskineville. Congratulations to everyone that participated in the playoffs.

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Now is the time to start to organise your pennant sides and get ready for Club and District competition that will start early in the New Year. The WBNSW Coaching Panel still has some dates available for Pennant Training clinics BUT BE QUICK as the dates are filling up fast. A lot of clubs are already in training mode and have started playing as a team or playing in the position that they will play in during pennants and concentrating on just the two bowls making sure that the first one counts. Now is the time to introduce yourself to your Club Coach and set aside time to fine tune your game and to set in place your goals and planning to be prepared for next year’s 2016 competitions. Your club coaches are there to assist you in improving your game. 1. SET YOUR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS DOWN ON PAPER. 2. DEFINE THE PARTS OF YOUR GAME THAT NEED TO BE FINE-TUNED. If you are dropping your bowl short or bowling too long – check with your club coach. Are you playing too narrow or too wide? Talk to your coaches! Are you getting your bowl away smoothly or have you developed a wobble in your delivery? Talk to your club coaches! Are your onshots not working as well as you would like, has rolling the jack become a problem? All these issues and more can be addressed by your club coaches and with mentoring and practice you can eliminate them from your game. Taking the time to correct any of these issues will only increase your

confidence and pleasure in your game. Don’t be shy about approaching your coaches. Get to know them as they have a job to do but can only do the job if they are aware that you are in need of assistance. The coaches complete their accreditation so that they are able to support and encourage club members to improve and strive for better results in their game. These people are an asset in your club and are there to help you with key points to help you improve the quality and the enjoyment of your game as well as bring a higher success rate to members who participate in all competitive aspects of lawn bowls. Coaches are able to help you develop bowling skills to a level that suits your own level of ability and competitiveness. Coaches want to be able to help you develop your skills in a happy and relaxed environment. The Australian and State players have access to coaches so why shouldn’t you make use of the people available to you. IF ITS NOT WORKING THEN CHANGE IT! Your club coach can introduce you to a P.S.R ie: a PRE SHOT ROUTINE that will help you have a more consistent and confident approach to every bowl you deliver. If your club doesn’t have a coach, check out another bowling club in your area to see if they are fortunate enough to have a club coach. If there doesn’t happen to be a coach available in your area WBNSW Coaching Panel would be happy to assist you and your club in this matter. The final event in the State Calendar will be the State Championships that will be held in Tuncurry in October. Congratulations to all Regional Winners who will be at Tuncurry Bowling Club to play and wishing you all good bowling and good preparation for the 2016 year.

Bowls Matters September – October 2015

// SPORTS Community

Mistakes to Avoid on Club Websites In this day and age often the first contact a potential new member will have with your club is via your club website. It is important to ensure that this website is set out well and up to date in order to help the site visitor find all the information they are looking for. Current club members will also regularly use the website if they can quickly and easily access the information they need. When it comes to websites there are many mistakes that are very easy to make. Some of these mistakes include:

NOT PLANNING THE WEBSITE A common issue for club websites is that the content and layout is unplanned. This results in a ‘mishmash’ of information that is not easy for visitors to navigate. Often old information is mixed in with current information and can cause visitors to not bother to read anything at all. Before your club gets its website up and going or if you are not happy with the way your current website is performing, it is a great idea to sit down and think about what you would like it to look like and how you would like it to be laid out. Questions to help get you started could be; What do you want to tell your clubs different audiences about your club? Do you need an about page where they can learn about your club? A history page? A registration or contact page? A committee page or a page about the different teams at your club? Once you have decided on the pages you will need you can then plan out what you would like it to look like. Where would you like your club banner and logo to sit on your home page?

RARELY UPDATING THE CLUB WEBSITE This is very common among sports clubs due to a lack of time and volunteer resources. Volunteer time is a precious resource for clubs so often the most efficient way to update the club website is to find a member who has this skill set and ask them to volunteer their time. This may be a technically minded member of your club that may want to be more involved and is a job that may take five minutes for someone who is confident with websites. By updating the club website it ensures it doesn’t stay stagnant. This helps to encourage visitors to continue to come to the website to see what is new and exciting at the club. Clubs can also encourage members to help keep the club website up to date by sending photos, scores or content to the club’s ‘webmaster’. A webmaster is simply the volunteer who maintains the club’s website. This gives your club a constant stream of content you can use to put on the website to help keep it up to date.

Social Media SOCIAL MEDIA NOT LINKED TO THE CLUB WEBSITE Whether your club is on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other social media sites it is important to ensure all social media used by your club has a visible presence on your webpage and links available for visitors to click. This allows visitors to connect with your club on more platforms and allows greater communication as well as supporting the growth of a sense of belonging to your club. Club websites are becoming more important when looking at achieving club objectives. Ensuring club websites are easy to navigate and up to date helps the website to work for your club and takes pressure of club administrators in the long run.

SEE MORE AT: sportscommunity.com.au/resources/ q-mistakes-avoid-club-websites/

Planning your club’s website helps to ensure it will be a great tool and asset for your club over the long term.

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Life Members

JUNE HARPER

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ENID HALL

FORSTER

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BERRY

June Harper has been a member of Forster since February 1989. In June this year she was awarded Life Membership and in her words was 'thrilled to her back teeth'.

In August 2015 Forestville awarded Life Membership to Sheila Flaherty.

Enid Hall was presented with her Life Member’s badge by President Gillian Portener on the occasion of the clubs 60th anniversary on June 26, 2015.

Over the years June has served her club as - Publicity Officer, Chairman of Match, Committee Member, Vice President, President of Forster and President of the Past Presidents Assoc. With other Committee Members she worked for 13 years providing sandwiches for the Men’s Pennant Teams. Currently June holds the position of Vice President of the Past Presidents Assoc. June has won many bowls titles over the years. Although she does not bowl much these days she is always there to support the Ladies Club. Forster ladies applaud you on your Life Membership and thank you for all your work.

Sheila joined the club in February 2000 and has served on Committee for 15 years. Sheila has held the positions of President, Vice President, Management Committee and District Delegate. Her current position is Vice President. Sheila is a tireless worker, one duty in particular that she shines at and enjoys is organising the popular Friday twilight bowls evenings. Sheila arranges everything - team cards, raffles, barbeques etc. She has handled this huge commitment for many years. Another task which Sheila takes care of is beautifully wrapping the weekly raffle prizes and at the end of each year she arranges the awards for Championship winners. In 2012 Sheila was awarded the State Merit Pin. Sheila has won every Major Club Championship with the exception of the Major Singles. Her achievements have included winning the Pairs 2008, 2010, Triples 2009, 2012 and the Fours 2003, 2007, 2012. Also adding the Minor Singles in 2004.

Enid joined Berry Bowling club in 1992 and held the position of Vice-President for a number of years before being elected President in 2003, a position she held for three years. Enid has won many club championships including the major singles, major pairs (twice), major triples (three times) and major fours (five times). Enid has also represented the club in pennants in grades 2, 3 and 4 and was a member of the grade 4 winning pennants side in 2009. Last season Enid took on the task of nurturing new players into grade 4 pennants, playing third at the beginning of the season then moving to skip and bringing her ‘new girls’ in at a very respectable 4th place. As a much respected ‘elder’ of the club her willingness to impart her knowledge to new/younger players is appreciated by all the ladies at BWBC. Congratulations from all the ladies at Berry.

Sheila skipped one of the victorious Grade 4 Pennant sides in 2013 and she was a member of the team which won the U/5 District competition in 2002. Congratulations Sheila. PHOTO: President Valerie Mahn (left) presenting Sheila Flaherty (right)

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Club History

MANLY VALE

MARY WUNSCH

LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS Mary has been a member for 25 years. She was involved with the transition from the R.S.L club to Lismore Workers Sports Bowling Club and always been generous with support and help in every way. Mary has held many positions in the club as President and also Caterer. Mary was made a veteran in 2011, she was also presented with a merit badge at the men’s 50 years celebrations. Mary has won many a bowls championship and still enjoys her game.

PHOTO Manly Vale Ladies Back (l-r) C. Gigliotti, C. Tavernese, M. Nebauer, S. Pickering, S. Cummins, S. McMaster, D. Tye, M. Bacon, P. Schwickle, P. Lees, Front (l-r) R. Cameron, C. Laird, J. Patison, P. Bullen, E. Bateman, K. Seaman

The Women’s Bowling Club was affiliated on August 24, 1994, after a meeting held at the Manly Vale Bowling Club by Enid Walsh from the Manly Warringah District Committee. The foundation members numbered 14, and Pam Lees was appointed foundation President. Manly Vale has played pennants continually for the past twenty years, winning four pennant flags (1997-4, 2001-3, 2005-2 and 2008-2) over that time and making the State play-offs at least twice. Manly Vale won the District Shield in 2009 after being runners up in 2003.

JUDY BAILEY

STOCKTON

Judy Bailey is a Past President and current Vice President. She has also served on the Match Committee and has been Head of Match. Judy has participated in many successful Pennant games and is still a regular player.

Manly Vale is fortunate to have had a compatible playing group who all help with duties around the club. Many thanks go to President Janet Patison and Secretary Sue McMaster for their long service. Manly Vale Ladies have also had 4 members on the District Committee for many years as Treasurer and part of the Match, Selection and Social Committees. Sadly it is with great regret that Manly Vale closed at the end of May 2015. Some have gone to other clubs. During the life of the club, great times were had and many friendships made. Thank you.

Over the years Judy has always assisted with all social events, especially the organising of raffles and tombolas. PHOTO: Stockton Women’s Bowling Club President Joan Calman awarding life membership to Judy Bailey.

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Bowl For Others Report

Bowl For Others At the Annual General Meeting held on Friday, July 24, the following Officers were elected:POETS' CORNER

President: Edna Arnold

A BEGINNING FOR OAK FLATS

Secretary: Gladys Barnes

The year was nineteen fifty seven The day was the 9th of December A day the bowlers of Oak Flats Should treasure and remember A meeting was held at the Progress Hall On this very special date And their very first Annual Meeting was held On June 30th, of “58 Their aim was to work for a Bowling Club So donations and raffles were planned To raise two thousand, eight hundred pounds For fifteen blocks of land

Treasurer: Edna Arnold Committee: Jessie Balk, Beryl Harmer, Margaret Portell Metropolitan Vice-President: Jill Pastega

We wish to thank the Country VicePresidents who collect the annual subscriptions, also donations on behalf of Bowl for Others. Their good work is very much appreciated. We wish to thank the following for their recent donations:- Ramsgate RSL, Harbord, AlexandriaErskineville, Bateau Bay, Bexley, Woolgoolga, Greenlees Park, Ourimbah-Lisarow R.S.L., Bargo, Karuah & District R.S.L., Warrawee, Warringah, Cobar Memorial Services and Caringbah. The annual subscription of $1.00 per member is appreciated, as well as the extra amounts given as a donation. When including a donation with the subscription amount, please advise the break-up of the total figure as these amounts are recorded separately. G. Barnes Hon. Secretary

A Fibro clubhouse was built in Kingston Street (After volunteers put lots of work in) It didn’t have a ceiling And its roof was made of tin The first green was opened in “61 And the club began to thrive The second green in nineteen sixty two The new clubhouse in “65 In “64 the men were rejoicing They won a NUMBER FOUR PENNANT you see But it wasn’t the first one for the club “Cause the girls won in “63! In 1978, No3 green appeared And the club has progressed through the years A tribute to ….sixty-one foundation members And some wonderful volunteers.

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Annual General Meeting The Women’s Bowls NSW 86th Annual General Meeting was held at 99 on York on September 16, 2015. A Members Meeting was held prior to the AGM and commenced at 10.00am with over 100 people in attendance. The topics of discussion were: deferred change of gender reference in constitution, new fees, voting procedures in clubs, photo contribution to Bowls Matters, volunteers at all level, umpires, boundaries, merging districts, Senior State Pairs, Mixed Pairs and 2016 State Carnival entry form (which will be emailed to all Club Secretaries). The Members Meeting wrapped up at 11.50am in time for the Annual General Meeting to begin at 12.00pm.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MATCH: Pam Hockings Jennifer Palmer Joan Thomas

President Robyn Procter welcomed all to the 2015 AGM and announced apologies for Anne Emms, Nanette Jemmeson and Robyn Lewis. Once it was confirmed that enough club representatives were present to form a quorum, President Robyn had then requested that the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 17 September 2014 be accepted by a proposer and seconder. Pat Frewin and Barbara Hazeltine accepted the minutes as a true and correct record.

UMPIRES: Lesley Swales Bev Mitchell Barbara Stonham

Finance Manager Janine Kerr provided a report of the 2014/15 financial year before addressing queries pertaining to the Association’s finances. The 2014/15 Annual Financial Report was proposed and seconded by Eileen Bromley and Meg McClure.

COACHING PANEL: Kathryn Chatillon Deby Brien Ruth Wood

Committee Appointments were announced and congratulated as all committee members were presented with a badge. Kemp Strang and Lander & Rogers were nominated to be solicitors to the Association, Pringle Moriarty & Co were nominated to be the Auditor to the Association and Mrs Hurley, wife of the Governor, General David Hurley AC DSC is the current Patron of the Association. President Robyn congratulated Jackie Lewis and Lesley Swales on reaching their 3 year service milestone. It was with deep regret that the following retiring committee members were announced: Joan Thomas (State Side Manager), Jackie Lewis (Journal Committee), Robyn Lewis (Match Committee), Meg McClure (Region 8 Representative), Margaret Garvan (Region 13 Representative) and Margaret Brady (Region 15 Representative). Robyn Procter thanked each former committee member for all of their hard work and service that they dedicated to the Association, as she presented them each with a gift and wished them all the best for their future endeavours.

SELECTION: Gary Willis

CONSTITUTION REVISION BOARD: Beryl Watson Robyn Procter

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Region 1 Judy Padgen Region 2 Carole Graham Region 3 Elaine Radcliffe Region 4 Frances Laker Region 5 Tanya Jory Region 6 Robyn Cosgrove Region 7 Heather Skinner Region 8 Lyn Mulligan Region 9 – Region 10 Joan Stair Region 11 Pauline Payne Region 12 – Region 13 Margaret Wicks Region 14 Margaret Wicks Region 15 Barbara Hazeltine Region 16 Barbara Hazeltine

JOURNAL: Wendy Steyer Elizabethan Whelan Jean Clowes SOCIAL: Delsie Fardell

President Robyn thanked everyone for attending and wished them the best of luck for the bowling year as the meeting was declared closed at 12.50pm.

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// General News

Jack Attack The majority of NSW bowling clubs that signed up to be host clubs for the national participation product Jack Attack, wrapped up their first season and yielded positive results. Jack Attack was a useful medium to be used in order for host clubs to see new faces walk through their doors and step out onto their greens. Avalon Beach Bowling Club is a favoured venue for the Avalon locals, who not only use the club for bowling purposes, but also functions. However, the issue of not being able to replace resigning members was still an issue that needed to be considered. Avalon found that there was no shortage of finding people who did not mind barefoot bowling – some of which showed great potential – but there was the issue of overcoming perceived ideas forming resistance. Avalon Beach found the first layer of resistance broken down into three points: it takes too long, it’s a bit too daggy and it’s too formal.

“We launched Jack Attack, but we think with an important extra rule. The triples teams would be formed with two full member bowlers combined with a non-bowler. We did this, because most non-bowlers thought the sole objective was to roll the bowl to the kitty. By having a knowledgeable bowler next to the novice, there was the opportunity to explain to the newcomer, the more intricate tactics and strategies to the game. This turned out to be key. The newcomer learnt how much more there was to the game of bowls – the game revealed itself as much more intriguing than simply rolling to a jack.”

Avalon Beach Bowling Club Bowls Secretary, Dave Humphries stated, “after watching the excitement of the Australian Premier League on Fox Sports, and the ingenious marketing idea from Bowls Australia, to hitch Jack Attack to it, we decided Jack Attack could be the answer. Chris Wallace from Bowls Australia was of tremendous help and Bowls Australia provides support at no charge. The very nature of the format goes straight to the heart of the simple problems above. Jack attack is fast (one hour), there’s no uniform, it’s informal and it’s fun.”

Avalon Beach launched their Jack Attack program in January simultaneously with their 5pm Friday Happy Hour with a local rock band playing by the green, and found it greatly contributed to the fun atmosphere. “Men and women were on the greens, getting exposed to the game and having a great time, all in one hour. The layer one problems of recruitment were simply overcome. Jack Attack was a success”, stated Dave Humphries, who also identified the second layer of resistance was the cost of becoming a member. The Club Committee came to the realisation that everyone needed to get involved and most of their members rose to the occasion by lending uniforms and bowls sets to ease the cost of becoming a bowls member.

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Avalon Beach found that by motivating existing membership, and combining it with a great marketing tool like Jack Attack, they were able to recruit 5 new members in their six week session, one of which has already been promoted to their top grade pennant team in his first season. After a successful first campaign, Avalon Beach have compiled a list of tips for Jack Attack:

After running their Jack Attack program, Club Mount Lewis found:

•• Get your club behind you – recruitment is everybody’s responsibility. •• Run the event with your bowlers, so they can explain the tactics and strategies beyond the dead draw. •• Be open, have a big smile on your face, mistakes here don’t matter. •• Don’t be hyper-competitive. You are there to recruit and teach – not win. •• Try and run it with happy hour – a few tipples makes for more fun. •• Have music playing – it’s unbelievable how much this contributes to the atmosphere. •• It’s a unisex event. •• Get Bowls Australia to help – their assistance is for free and they are eager to help! •• Have fun – that’s why we play bowls! •• Afterwards, don’t be pushy – show them the fun, and outside of Jack Attack, welcome people to have a roll.

•• 30% of entrants had never put a bowl down before.

Similarly, Club Mount Lewis found positive impacts of running the Jack Attack program at their club. Due to the demographics of its location, Club Mount Lewis always struggled to make their barefoot bowls program successful, however they found that 2014 – 2015 was their best year yet! “The Club knew that to attract new players that Jack Attack had to be fun and light hearted and with teams allowed to use substitute and power plays... The Club also initiated a Thursday evening meal deal to coincide with Jack Attack to showcase the bistro and other areas of the club” stated David Ellis, Bowls Coordinator of Club Mount Lewis. “Whilst the club did not sign up any new bowling members at that time, all those who were not members have signed up as social members to take advantage of our discounts and benefits and be able to be kept informed about upcoming Jack Attack events and a few of them have since approached the club to be more formally coached with an interest to start playing socially.” www.womensbowlsnsw.org

•• 58 people signed up with consistently 36 people playing each week. •• Individuals were placed into teams as well as teams of 3 nominating to participate. •• The Club charged each person $5 per week to play in a 6 week competition (a total of $30.00 for the 6 weeks). •• The competition was run under a point score system – with points for attendance, winning a set and winning a match. •• All entry fees were reimbursed as prize money with weekly prizes of Club money given to a winning and losing team each week. •• At the conclusion of the 6 weeks, the top 5 point scoring individuals were given prize money with the top 3 also receiving a small trophy. •• Each week the Bowls Coordinator would run through the rules and supply bowls to all those who needed them and music played across the green(s) in use.

Club Mount Lewis also had 3 Open Sundays during the winter months to entice people to get on the green and will have Jack Attack information leaflets handed out advising of the 20152016 spring/summer programs. This spring/summer, will see the Club embark on 3 six week competitions during the daylight savings period, including a Corporate Jack Attack competition. “It is anticipated that the club will again be able to attract a good percentage of participants who have never played the game before, and also believe we will be able to entice a few more to take on some more coaching to be able to play the game either at a social level or competition level.” Page 23

// General News Club Mount Lewis have also identified the importance of running varied promotions in order to entice participants to stay in the club and utilise the other areas of their newly refurbished and expanded club house. A considerable amount of effort and commitment was required by South Grafton Bowling Club and its members to effectively run their 6 week Jack Attack program, which started February 4, 2015. A total of 10 teams participated in the event (with 8 returning for an extra week.) South Grafton Bowling Club found that extra income was generated on the evenings Jack Attack was held through green fees, drinks and raffle sales. Although no new members have been signed at this stage, some participants did express interest in social club novelty bowls events. South Grafton BC feel as though it is a little too early to determine the full and long term impact Jack Attack may have on their club. Grandviews Bowling Club located at Peakhurst in Sydney’s St. George area, were one of the clubs in Sydney to quickly embrace the ‘Jack Attack’ concept and implement a program very quickly, which was a corporate/business version inviting local businesses to put in a side. “After watching the initial promotion of Jack Attack during the Foxtel coverage of the Australian Premier League event, we were very excited about the possibilities,” Bowls Manager Cameron Curtis said. “Our main aim was to target non-members or people that didn’t already play bowls at the club,” Curtis explained, “as the social bowls component at Grandviews is already very strong. We wanted to start tapping into a new market so to speak.” “The men’s bowls committee had started a new raffle and promotion on Thursday nights in the proceeding months called, ‘Turn the Joker’. We decided to run Jack Attack on Thursday nights in order to keep promoting that event and get new people in the club too,” Curtis added. Grandviews found that even after the conclusion of their Jack Attack program, a large number of participants returned to the club every Thursday for dinner, drinks and the ‘Turn to the Joker’ promotion.

“Entry fee for the seven-week tournament was $330 per side payable before the event begun by the business. This basically worked out at $15pp each week. That fee covered green fees, finger food, weekly prizes, overall tournament prizes plus presentation BBQ. All the participants were thrilled with the value for money and really thought it was quite cheap!” said Curtis. Bowls Manager Cameron Curtis also went onto say, “The flexibility of Jack Attack is the key. No one is locked in every week and as long as each team has three players each round, then all goes smoothly. Players can be subbed in or out if people turn up late or have to go early the flexibility is there.” Grandviews also adopted the strategy of pairing up an experienced bowler with each team in order to teach them tactics and playing the right hand or shot. Curtis concluded “Grandviews would like to acknowledge and thank, Bowls Australia Development Officer, Chris Wallace, for his help and support in getting Jack Attack off the ground at Grandviews. His knowledge and initial guidance was fantastic, so I recommend other clubs be pro-active and stay in regular contact with their local Development Officer.” Women’s Bowls NSW wish to thank Avalon Beach Bowling Club, Club Mount Lewis, South Grafton Bowling Club and Grandviews Bowling Club for their valued feedback on their Jack Attack Programs and their accompanying photographs.

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Grandviews stated that they had targeted club sponsors first and also many of the local businesses and companies in the area. Their six week program started mid-February on Thursdays at 6pm, with a coaching night a week before to familiarise all non-bowlers with the basics. “The businesses were thrilled with the concept and all have put their entry in for the next one, Season 2, starting mid-October. Because Grandviews does not have lights at present, they have to maximise the daylight saving period.”

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Women’s Bowls NSW

2015

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS SINGLES The State Champion of Club Champions Singles was once again held at and sponsored by Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club. The event took place over four days – July 27-30. With the same format as last year, this being 2 games per day with the Quarter Final being played on Wednesday July 29, and the Semi Final and Final on Thursday 30, morning and afternoon. 81 Club Champions took part in the event, with players coming from all over NSW. On Monday morning Oak Flats ladies President Adele Bartolo welcomed players and Officials and handed proceeding over to Jennifer Palmer (Member of State Match Committee). Jennifer gave no official opening and sent the ladies straight onto the greens for an early start.

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE EVENT IS: “The State Champion of Club Champions commenced in the 1931-32 season and was won by Mrs S. Page of Sydney Ladies Club. A Perpetual Trophy for this event was presented in 1984 by Hunt and Hunt, the Association solicitors in memory of Mr Bob Hunt the first solicitor to the Association, and consists of two rose bowls, The larger Silver one is kept in the trophy cabinet at Headquarters and has the winners name engraved each year. The crystal bowl is retained by the winner. The first recipient of the Trophy was Mrs C. Philp (North Haven)”. The weather was beautiful throughout the week and a high standard of bowls was played during the tournament with some very close games being played, much to the delight of the many spectators and officials watching. State President Robyn Procter attended for the whole week to watch the great games of bowls being played and she was joined by Gary Willis (Independent Appointed Selector and Coach of the NSW Women’s Squad). The Quarter Finals were played Wednesday afternoon. On Rink 2 Robyn Buhagiar (Corrimal) played Angela Tindall (Northmead) with Angela winning 25 to 16. On rink 3 Genevieve Delves (Mona Vale) played Julea Morgan (Warilla). Genevieve won the game 25 to 20. On rink 4 Natasha Scott (Raymond Terrace) played Marion Crump (East Cessonck). Natasha won the game 25 to 12. On rink 5 Sharon Farrell (Cabramatta) played Lynne Thompson (Neutral Bay). Sharon won the game 25 to 18

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Champion of Club Champion Singles runner up Genevieve Delves (Mona Vale) and winner Natasha Scott (Raymond Terrace).

The Semi Finals were played Thursday morning. The first semi was played between Angela and Natasha, the game was marked by member of the State Match Joan Thomas. The game started very close with each taking turns to take shot. During the middle section of the game Natasha surged ahead to be in front 23–9. Angela then started to come back winning the next 6 ends bringing the score to 23 - 16. Natasha prevailed to win the game 25 – 20. The second semi was between Sharon and Genevieve. This game was marked by Member of State Match Jennifer Palmer. This was also a close game with low scores until late in the game where Genevieve took the lead to win the match 25-14. The final was played Thursday afternoon between Natasha Scott (Raymond Terrace) and Genevieve Delves (Mona Vale), with President Robyn Procter marking the game. Natasha took the early lead which she retained throughout the game. Genevieve has only been playing for 2 years and was thrilled to have been runner up in the Champion of Champion Singles. In conclusion President Robyn thanked Lady President Adele for a very successful week, the Oak Flats ladies for their hard work preparing and serving the most fabulous morning teas and lunches and thanked the Board of Oak Flats for their sponsorship of the event. She then presented President Adele with a small gift on behalf of Women’s Bowls NSW. The State Match Committee wishes to thank the markers from Oak Flats, Warilla, Windang, Albion Park, and the Illawarra District ladies for giving us their time. Without such generosity and co-operation from all these people, the event would not have reached such a successful conclusion.

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2015

STATE PENNANT

PLAY OFFS The State Pennant play offs were played between August 17 – 21 at four clubs in the South Coast District. The BCiB State Pennants were proudly sponsored and hosted by Bomaderry, Culburra, Nowra and Berry. The games consisted of 2 games a day of 21 ends. Due to the great weather the preliminary rounds were played and by Wednesday August 19, the sectional winners were decided. It was fantastic winter weather throughout the week, starting quite cold on Monday but reaching 28 degrees by Friday. There were some great games played in all the grades with some very close. There were many mothers and daughters, sisters and even grandmothers and granddaughters some playing for the same club while others play for different clubs. Each Pennant side had many supporters and it was great to see so many people watching the games. Grade 1 Pennant was played at Bomaderry as a Round Robin in one section of 9 teams with the final round played on Friday August 21. Grade 2 Pennant was played at Nowra as a Round Robin played in 3 sections of 5 teams. The three Section winners were: Section 1 Merrylands, Section 2 Dubbo City, and Section 3 East Cessnock. They played a final Round Robin on Thursday am and pm at Nowra and the final round at Bomaderry on Friday. Grade 3 Pennant preliminary rounds were played at Berry as a Round Robin played in 4 sections of 4 teams. The four section winners were Section 1 Goulburn Railway, Section 2 Cowra, Section 3 Nowra and Section 4 St Johns Park. They played a final Round Robin on Thursday am and pm at

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Berry and the final round was played at Bomaderry on Friday. Grade 4 Pennant preliminary rounds were played at Culburra as a Round Robin of 4 sections of 4 teams. The four sectional winners were Section 1 Trangie, Section 2 Tura Beach, Section 3 Alexandria/ Erskineville and Section 4 Kempsey/ Macleay. They played a final Round Robin at Berry on Thursday am and pm and the final round on Friday at Bomaderry. Friday morning saw all sectional winners and supporters at Bomaderry. The surrounds of the greens and the club house were packed with standing room only. After playing their final round on Friday morning the Match Committee Chairman Pam Hockings announced the winners of the 2015 Pennant finals. They were

representative Mr Paul Constable who gave a speech on BCiB’S involvement with Bowling Clubs. He also presented the players and managers with a goodie bag. After official photos were taken on the green all adjourned inside for a delicious lunch. President Robyn in her final speech thanked again all sponsors, officials and players for their contribution in making the Pennant play offs another success and told everyone that the Pennant Playoff would again be held in the South Coast District next year.

Grade 1 winners Cabramatta, runners up Raymond Terrace Grade 2 winners Merrylands, runners up East Cessnock Grade 3 winners St Johns Park, runners up Nowra Grade 4 winners Tura Beach, runners up Alexandria/ Erskineville All winners and runners up assembled on the green for the presentation of Flags, Badges and Certificates presented by President Robyn and BCiB representative Mr Paul Constable. President Robyn congratulated all players and supporters for a fantastic week of bowls. Also thanked Bomaderry, Culburra, Nowra and Berry Presidents and their ladies for all their hard work throughout the week. She then handed the mike over to BCiB

Granddaughter J. Worsnop and grandmother E. Field celebrate after St Johns Park Pennant win.

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Grade 1 Pennant Winners: Cabramatta

Grade 1 Pennant Runners up: Raymond Terrace

Grade 2 Pennant winners: Merrylands

Grade 2 Pennant runners up: East Cessnock

Grade 3 Pennant winners: St Johns Park

Grade 3 Pennant runners up: Nowra

Grade 4 Pennant winners: Tura Beach

Grade 4 Pennant runners up: Alexandria/Erskineville

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WOMEN’S BOWLS NSW 2015

Champion of Club Champion Pairs During the first week of September, Club Pairs Champions from all over the State congregated at Warilla Bowling Club in the Illawarra to contest the title of Champion of Club Champion Pairs. There was beautiful spring sunshine for most of the week and there were many hard fought, but always friendly games. The competing ladies were all in good spirits and there were lots of new friendships formed and fun.

WINNERS: J. Agar, A. Jeffery (St Johns Park)

Thursday morning dawned bright and sunny for the quarter finals. The teams through to the quarter finals were, Jan Agar and Arleene Jeffery, St John’s Park (22), versus Masako Sato and Virginia Longfellow, Harbord (18); Jodie Marshall and Karen Marshall, Goulburn Railway (8) versus Lauren Williams and Tracy Osborne, Ettalong (27); Carol White and Lynne Thompson, Port City (8) versus Kathryn Clerke and Valentine Fullick, Charlestown (17) and Shirley de la Harpe and Faye Davison, The Hills (19) versus Kay Collison and Prue Harrington, Scone RSL (9). However, when the semi- finalists returned to the green after lunch, the weather had made a turn for the worse. The sun had gone into hibernation, big black clouds had rolled in and a blustery wind had blown up. The ladies were all very stoic and battled on regardless and the last game finished just as the rain started. The results of the semi-finals were, St John’s Park (22) Ettalong (8) and The Hills (20) Charlestown (10). The weather deteriorated during the night with howling winds and lashing rain which did not bode well for finals day. But, the weather gods smiled and Friday morning was back to being a beautiful sunny, calm day.

RUNNERS UP: S. de la Harpe, F. Davison (The Hills)

The four finalists, Jan Agar and Arleen Jeffery, St John’s Park and Shirley de la Harpe and Faye Davison, The Hills had a very tough game. Jan and Shirley both played a wonderful lead game and their yellow (Jan) and orange (Shirley) bowls were almost always within close proximity to the jack. Faye and Arleen too had excellent games putting down some terrific bowls, but with all due to respect to Jan and Arleen, it simply was not Faye and Shirley’s day. The final score, St Johns Park (20) The Hills (9) totally belied the game which had been played in a lovely friendly spirit. After presenting the prizes, President Robyn went on to present Warilla’s Chairman Steve with a gift on behalf of Women’s Bowls NSW. She then summed up the week by thanking Ladies President Christine and all her ladies for their extremely hard work, helpfulness and good humour throughout a very long week; the greenkeeper and his team and all the umpires. She went on to say that “coming to Warilla is like home from home”. Finally, President Robyn congratulated the finalists again, all the competitors from the week and Pam and Jenny of the State Match Committee for a great job.

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(l-r) K. Davis (runner up), G. Atkin, L. Graham (winner), N. Coole, E. Brown, L. Langfield, P. Willetts, K. Kurohara

ASHFIELD UNDER 5’S SINGLES Over 20 clubs were represented at the recent 2015 Ashfield Under 5 Singles held over the last weekend of July this year. The weather was near perfect, the greens were at their peak and the players stepped up and put on some great matches. This was the 6th year that Ashfield has hosted the Under 5s singles and was the first club to host an Under 5s initiative in the City West District. Although the players have only been playing the game for five years or less, the standard of the games has always been very high and it has been rewarding to see many of these bowlers go on to win championships and be recognised with selection. The final of this year’s event was between Warilla bowler Kate Davis and Castle Hill bowler Lynne Graham. City West District Singles Champion, Maelene Reynolds marked the final game which was won by Lynne. The game went shot for shot until the 8th end when Lynne won 5 ends in a row taking a lead of 9 shots that Kate was unable to claw back. Final score 17-5.

CONDONG MARGARET DOBIE 94TH BIRTHDAY Condong celebrated the 94th Birthday of Margaret Dobie on July 11 this year. Following on from her normal weekly game, a light lunch and huge cake was enjoyed by Margaret and fellow bowlers. President Jenny Glasby and members are very proud of this amazing lady and her resilience, as she continues to play on all club days and is still a formidable opponent on the greens. Happy 94th Birthday, Margaret and many more to come. Page 32

BATEAU BAY

50TH BIRTHDAY Bateau Bay were blessed with warm, sunny weather to celebrate their 50th Birthday in June with 123 members and guests in attendance. Official guests consisted of President Sue Ryan, WBNSW Director Sue O’Keefe - a lovely friendly lady; Region 6 Representative Robyn Cosgrove; Central Coast DWBA President Pat Frewin, Secretary Di Elsom and Patron Beryl Brown. Representatives from the Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club, President Barry Beavis, Secretary Paul Hannagan, the very popular greenkeeper of 26 years, Darren Vetter and Sports Club Representative Willie Clarke were also in attendance. The ceremonies began with members forming a guard of honour when the guests arrived, followed by a most enjoyable morning tea, especially prepared by Gillian Polovineo and her Social Group. Everyone was keen to then surround a number 50 on the green, made up with many coloured bowls. A ‘spider’ was organised in aid of Bowl for Others. Lunch followed the bowls in the beautifully decorated Palms Room. A special gift awaited everyone attending of a pen with pull out calendar and inscription “Bateau Bay WBC in friendship 1965 – 2015”. President Sue welcomed the presence of those treasured bowlers who are no longer able to play, then awarded Special Merit badges to Secretary Judy Alan and Welfare Officer Jeanette Rogers. Long serving member Val Allan was also acknowledged for her untiring 25 years as an umpire and generously giving of her time to coach.

BERRY

60TH BIRTHDAY Friday June 26, saw Berry Women’s Bowling Club celebrate their 60th anniversary. The day had a FUN theme and from start to finish the members and their guests were treated to a memorable day, both on and off the green. The day commenced with a morning tea for the 70 or so in attendance. President Gillian Portener welcomed members and their guests and declared the fun day open. No serious bowls were played, lots of novelty ends with non bowlers trolling the greens for name and shame to come later. Sledging was encouraged and there was much laughter and fun had by all. Lunch consisted of a delicious array of finger food, sweet delights and ice creams. Party games, whistles, streamers and poppers all contributed everyone having a ball. Those that were noted for misdemeanors were called up, shamed and made to do the chicken dance. In keeping with the informal format there were few speeches. District President Dorothy Sullivan congratulated the club on its 60th year and a beautiful commemorative cake was cut and packaged for all the ladies to take home. The club took the opportunity to make Enid Hall a Life Member for her contribution to the club during her 23 year membership.

The cake cutting ceremony followed with Director Sue, District President Pat and President Sue doing the honours. The men’s club President Barry then spoke about the ladies’ successes on and off the green during the past half century and generously presented the Ladies Club with a glass plaque in commemoration. Everyone had a very enjoyable day which will be remembered for a long time.

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(L-R) Vice-President Margaret Truesdale, President Lorraine Park, Margaret Simpson (Carlingford)

BRIBBAREE

BEECROFT

50TH BIRTHDAY

On June 23, 2015, the Beecroft Women’s Bowling Club celebrated June Hunter’s 90th Birthday with a surprise luncheon, attended by former and current members.

Bribbaree celebrated their 50th Birthday and Judy Baker’s President’s Day on August 15, with representatives from all the South Western District clubs attending. President Judy welcomed everyone for attending, especially Region 10 Representative, Joan Stair, S.W. President Rosemary Walters and ex-Bribbaree bowlers who all have returned to the day. A delightful morning tea was enjoyed before guests took to the green for a spider, then a game of triples. After bowls everyone proceeded to the club house for a very enjoyable lunch.

June is one of our longest serving members having joined the Club in 1978. In that time she has held various positions in the Club the most notable being a 3 year term as President and 22 years as Secretary, June is also a Life Member of the Beecroft Club. Though she no longer bowls because of poor eyesight, she still attends each week and is a source of great encouragement and information to all Bowlers. Happy Birthday June.

Carol Turner gave a brief history of the club, starting with a meeting of three ladies from Quandialla and eight from Bribbaree on November, 12, 1964. It was a struggle for a few years with their first cutlery set stolen before it was even out of the box, so the next one was engraved. Then in 1976 the club house was burnt down, so they had to start all over again. Bribbaree’s longest serving President and life member Mrs. Jean Spackman was present to share the day with Judy. A big thank you to the small band of dedicated members who made the day so happy and enjoyable. After cutting of the cake and many photos Judy thanked everyone for attending and wished all a safe trip home.

President Lorraine Park celebrated President and Officers’ Day on Thursday June 25, at Greenlees Park. After a lovely morning tea, the bowlers played for a “Spider”, with the proceeds in aid of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. A game was then played till 12.30pm, with much fun and laughter. Players from several clubs attended, also men bowlers from Ashfield, Burwood Diggers and Greenlees Park – everyone had an enjoyable day. Speeches and toasts were made during lunch and the chocolate cake was cut by President Lorraine, Vice-President Margaret Truesdale, and Margaret Simpson from Carlingford. President Lorraine thanked her Committee for their help and support in making the day so enjoyable and thanked all for attending as this would be her first and last President’s Day. Lorraine has moved to Umina and will eventually join Ettalong Bowling Club. Everyone was wished a safe journey home.

DUBBO CITY Edna McKnight reached the grand age of 100 on May 31 this year. Edna joined Dubbo City Women’s Bowling Club on February 19, 1993 the same day as her niece. Edna was a competitive tennis player before she decided to try her hand at bowls. A luncheon in her honour was celebrated by Edna and her many bowling friends at the Castlereagh Hotel on June 5. She was elated when President Judy O’Connor presented her with both a Certificate and letter from Women’s Bowls NSW. She also received flowers and chocolates. A beautiful cake made and decorated by member Nan Hazelton was cut by Edna. Edna does not bowl a lot these days but is looking forward to participating in the Mid West District Veteran’s Day in September.

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GREENLEES PARK PRESIDENT’S DAY

Edna McKnight and her niece Marion Carolan.

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G. Gray On Tuesday June 16, 2015 President Claire Hoban welcomed many guests and family to help her celebrate her time as President of Munmorah United.

O’Connor and the Golden Girls were also in attendance. Representatives from the Club Limited and the Men’s Club also attended the day.

President Claire began her term as President in 2011 but due to ill health had a year off to recover but took up her position again in 2013. Claire has been a wonderful President and ambassador for the Club and is now looking forward to playing more bowls.

The colour scheme of the day was in President Claire’s choice of teal blue/ green. The room looked lovely thanks to the hard working social ladies.

The day began as President Claire walked the distinguished guests through the guard of honour provided by her fellow club members and guests. Morning tea was then served and the day of friendship began with much chatter. Morning tea was followed by a short game of bowls and then in to a beautiful lunch provided by the Club Restaurant. Special Guests included Sue O’Keefe (Director of Women’s Bowls NSW) Pat Frewin (President Central Coast District Bowls Association) along with Presidents and other representatives from all clubs in the district. Patrons Evonne Pilgrim and Betty

There were many speeches and toasts made throughout the meal and then President Claire asked that Margaret Nel (who made the cake) and Helen Stevenson (who decorated it) help her cut the cake. Merit badges were then presented by Sue O’Keefe to Kathleen Phillis, Beverley Jones, Maxine Thomas and Margaret Nel for services to the club. Sharyn Heaton and Jennifer Horne also received Certificates of Appreciation for their work in the club. President Claire then thanked everyone for sharing the day and making it such a memorable one and wished everyone a safe trip home.

GYMEA – CHARITY DAY Gymea held their Charity Day on Monday July 13, unfortunately bowls was called off because of the rain, but teams stayed and enjoyed the day which proceeded with trivia and indoor activities. The Charity Day had been organised by Gwen Gray with the support of committee. Gwen who is 97 has been doing this for 16 years and prior to that, with another bowler. The charity to benefit from the day is the Kids Cancer Centre at Sydney Children’s Hospital. Gwen became involved in raising money for Children’s Cancer research after her granddaughter was diagnosed with cancer and sadly, did not survive. Associate Professor Tracey O’Brien and Jessica Vickers gave a slide show of some of the children in treatment, which was very much appreciated. The day was sponsored by Century 21 at Gymea and the club donated the green fees for the day. The amount raised was a wonderful $3,800.

KIAMA FLAG RAISING The sun shone beautifully as the No 3 pennant flag was raised at Kiama Bowling Club at the end of July. Kiama Women’s No 3 pennant team celebrated their Flag win with a traditional ceremony and a photo opportunity for all players involved in the successful 2015 season.

Flag raising at Kiama (l-r) G. O’Donnell, S. Heidtman, J. Hair, M. Sultana, J. McIntyre, S. Read, R. Jones G. Grimshaw, A. Evans, B. Campbell (Inset M. Partridge)

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IDWBA Vice President Heather Skinner joined Kiama Vice President Narelle Brown and Windang President Denise Campbell in hoisting the flag. As the members looked up, the breeze arrive just in time. Runners up Windang enjoyed a friendly game and lunch with Kiama and their guests. Congratulations to all players in the Kiama No 3 pennant side.

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Secretary M. Hegarty presenting J. McNamara with flowers.

PENNANT HILLS JOAN MCNAMARA 90TH BIRTHDAY Congratulations and best wishes must go to one of Pennant Hills highly respected bowlers, Joan McNamara. Joan celebrated her 90th birthday on July 5. On July 2, she was presented with flowers and a cake by President Suellen amid best wishes from all the members. Joan has been a member of the club for many years and is still a very competitive bowler having been in the No.1B Pennant team this year and winning the pairs comp in 2014 and Triples in 2013. Joan attends all social days and is well-respected by all members.

Jenny Palmer, President Joy and Bev Piper cutting the cake.

ST IVES PRESIDENT’S DAY AND 56TH BIRTHDAY St Ives Women’s celebrated President’s Day a scrumptious lunch and the cutting of the and its 56th Birthday on Thursday July 2. cake, which was made and iced by club member Elizabeth Wrigley. President Joy Sapier welcomed the official guests, WBNSW Representative Toasts and speeches followed and President Jenny Palmer, Vice President North Shore Joy was presented with a small token of DWBA Bev Piper, Club Presidents or their appreciation from WBNSW and NSDWBA by representatives, St Ives Past Presidents Jenny Palmer and Bev Piper. Merit Pins were and Life Members. Chairman of the St Ives presented to Edith Abbott, Jenni Bradley, Bowling and Recreation Club, Bob Talbot Margaret Ledbury and Jill Hagley for their and Deputy Chairman Kevin Latham were voluntary work for the club. also guests for the day. Jenny, Bev and President Joy cut the cake, Following morning tea the ladies went with Joy thanking all who had contributed on the green for the Spider and a short towards making the day such a happy and game before returning for the formalities; friendly occasion.

WOY WOY FAREWELL TO VETERAN PLAYER

E. Rowsell being presented with a cheque by M. Lawrence

It was with great sadness that Woy Woy said farewell to Shirley White on Thursday August 6, 2015.

NAMBUCCA HEADS CHARITY DAY

Shirley (who is about to turn 90 years young) joined Woy Woy in September 1982 and has been a regular player on the greens right up until the last day of her membership even though at times it was difficult. Lately she could be heard saying to herself, “come on legs get moving”.

Nambucca Heads Charity Day was held on July 14, 2015. Eileen Rowsell, the President of Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group was in attendance and was presented with a cheque for $1,150 by Nambucca Heads President Margaret Lawrence. Forty two bowlers attended, including ladies from Macksville and men bowlers making up the numbers.

Shirley over the years has been a hard working member of the club, having been a member on the social committee for almost all of these years, regularly selling raffle tickets etc and always willing to step in and carry out any job that needed doing and will be sorely missed by all.

Winners were L. Donnelley, M. Lawrence and J. Poletti. Runners-up were K. Wood, A. Tilbrook and C. Hindley. Eileen thanked the Women’s Club for a successful day and presented Margaret with a certificate of appreciation.

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S. White

She leaves to join her Daughter’s family in a new home in the Turross area, and has decided that it is time to hang up the bowls.

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GLEN INNES FOSTERING JUNIOR BOWLER The Glen Innes Bowling Club with both the Women's and Men’s Sections are to be congratulated for what they have done to encourage, help and accommodate a Junior Girl bowler to be part of their club and start building for the future. (l-r): Edgeworth President Robyn Hogarth presenting the Rose Bowl to Cardiff President Brenda Ott.

CARDIFF ROSE BOWL Twenty of the Cardiff ladies went to Edgeworth bowling club to play for the Rose Bowl, which they won. This will be an annual event playing alternate years at Cardiff and at Edgeworth. The weather was very kind, remained sunny after such heavy rain through the night. The Cardiff ladies were most appreciative of the good company and delicious food the Edgeworth ladies provided and very much look forward to playing bowls against them next year.

An Adventurous trip to the State Pennant Play offs Ballina’s No2 Pennant team and supporters arrived at Ballina airport on August 16, at 7.30am to discover their 9am flight to Sydney had been cancelled. They were told the only way to reach Sydney that day was a flight to Melbourne and then on to Sydney. So this they did and had a three hour wait in Melbourne for the Sydney flight. They had booked Jervis Bay Coaches to take them from Sydney to Nowra and had to ring the company to confirm they would wait for them to arrive. The coach driver waited four hours for them to arrive and another three hours to get to Nowra. They arrived in Nowra at 9.30 that evening, tired but safe and had arrived on time. Speaking to some of the supporters at Nowra on Tuesday the ladies were saying they had arranged an early flight from Ballina so they could have a roll up Sunday afternoon to see what the greens were like. Needless to say NO ROLL UP. The ladies assured me they were having a wonderful time and enjoying the experience. Wendy Steyer (Editor)

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The young girl is 13 year old Brittany Camp who started playing bowls when she and her father Dave decided to take up playing mixed social bowls on Sunday mornings 18 months ago. Brittany has progressed from the Sunday social bowls to playing mixed Saturday bowls which was all men playing and Brittany. Following this, Brittany was going to join the Men’s Club and paid her fees to the Men’s Club to become a full Junior Member. The Women's section became aware of this and instigated by the Women's Secretary Rhonda Rheeves and President Marie Irwin to transfer from the Men’s section to be a full member of the Women’s Association. The Ladies play on Wednesday’s and have allowed her to nominate in Social bowls, Championships – Singles, Pairs, Triples and Mixed Fours. They have by arrangements and changing days to accommodate her and her school commitments so she can play in these events.

She was allowed to compete in the Glen Innes Rose Bowl Annual Tournament. The club has also lent her new small size bowls to play with as long as she needs them before she gets her own set. The whole Women's club is really behind Brittany with them giving her a $200.00 donation and then running a fund raising raffle which raised a further $200.00 to help cover some of her and her families cost’s for the trip to Warilla Bowling Club to represent Zone 3 and the Glen Innes Bowling Club at the NSW State Junior Championships. Well done to Glen Innes for their great effort and achievements. John Rodis.

LAMBTON PARK Four of Lambton Park’s ladies were the overall winners of the Nelson Bay 50th Water Wonderland Carnival. They were Sandra Ray, Michelle Farrow, Nance Hunter and Dawn Macpherson. Congratulations ladies. Lambton Park’s new Club Champion for 2015 is Nola Nowlan. Nola played Janelle Turner, who has won the Major Singles at Lambton Park for the last three years in a row. It was a very hard fought game and the result was Nola 25 defeated Janelle 21. Some lovely bowls were played by both ladies. Lambton Park Rosella Fours, the first Invitation Day of the year was held on Monday, May 25. Weatherwise, it couldn’t have been better and a lovely day was had by all.

Lambton Park Club Champion for 2015 Nola Nowlan

The winners were: I. Shirlow, K. Nillesen, G. Newton, A. Finnie (Valentine). Runners Up were: J. Martin, M. Ruming, L. Martin and M. Robson (Edgeworth). Conso went to: S. Walz, J. Haynes, M. Graham, L. O’Shea (Lowlands) Spider Winners were: I. Shirlow (Valentine) and J. Jones (Stockton) Thanks go to the Invitation Day Co-ordinator, Pat McMahon, who managed to fill two greens and has achieved a great result for all her hard work, not an easy job to take on.

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(l-r) Life Member UBWBC Nancy Griffith, President CCDWBA Pat Frewin, President UBWBC Sue Craske, Life Member UBWBC Elaine Mannin.

UMINA PRESIDENT FAREWELL Umina Beach said farewell to club President Sue Craske on Tuesday, June 30. Sue was welcomed by a town crier and the Ladies Committee before entering the club with about 120 members forming a guard of honour. The group enjoyed morning tea before taking part in a game of bowls with the town crier continuing throughout the day announcing events.

Guests on the day included representatives from all over the Central Coast women’s bowls community such as Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries. The event was also attended by the President of Umina Men’s Bowling Club and the CEO of Merrylands RSL. Pat Fewin from the Central Coast District Women’s Bowling Association attended the event and awarded Pat Neal, Carol Hawkesworth, Judy Pilgrim and Glenda Beecham with friendship pins.

UMINA YVONNE WINS MAJOR SINGLES Yvonne Gordon won the Umina Women’s Major Singles bowls championship. The morning of Friday, May 8, started in Yvonne Gordon’s favour with the green running fast, just as she liked it.

LAKE CARGELLIGO TOUGH COUNTRY DUCKS The Lake Cargelligo team of Kerry Turner, Narelle Hayward, Jean Hall and Del Hattwell braved arctic and wet weather conditions to play their two games at West Wyalong in the fours championship playoffs at West Wyalong in July. On the first morning they played Grenfell and with 23 ml of rain all day during the match and a top temperature of 9 degrees, conditions were far from ideal. Lake Cargelligo scored a good win against Grenfell. On the second day they played the defending champions Wagga Rules club team. Once again it rained all match and the temperature reached a maximum of 4 degrees so players were very cold and wet by the end of play. Lake Cargelligo started well in the match and led most of the game but the Rules club team finished strongly to win the game by 3 shots. Skip Kerry Turner explained she has played more bowls in the rain than any of her other sports. As there was no thunder or lightening and the green was playable then the matches could not be called off. State representative Joan Stair was in attendance to offer support to all players. The Lake team enjoyed a heart-warming medicinal drink after playing both games in the cold and wet conditions. Good luck to the Wagga Rules club team who now go on to compete at NSW state level.

When her opponent Carol Boyd did touch the jack, luck was not on her side as it went on several occasions to Yvonne’s bowl. Carol never gave up, even to the final rounds, and for the last four ends stopped Yvonne from getting her last shot. It has been 10 years since Yvonne last won the Singles, so let's hope it’s not another 10 years until her next win. Y. Gordon

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Around the Greens

GIVING BACK TO THE SPORT OF BOWLS MARGARET OSBORNE Remembrance Fours On Saturday, July 25, eighteen teams played the 5th Margaret Osborne Remembrance Fours at Marrickville Bowling Club. It was a fine, sunny day with light winds. All players had a happy enjoyable day, followed by a delicious lunch. Margaret’s husband, Brian and daughters, Susan and Lynda, attended and Brian presented the trophies to the winners and runners-up. Lynda thanked all present for supporting the Charity Day in aid of Breast Cancer. The Shield was won by Jill Young (Denistone), Kerry Byrne (Concord R.S.L.), Sandra Keegan (Matraville R.S.L.) and Margaret Simpson (Carlingford), with 14 ends. A pink bowl was also handed to the winners to be displayed with the trophy at their respective clubs from time to time. The runners-up were Maureen Randell, Mary Bridges, Julie Rothery and Val Smith (Merrylands), with 13 ends. Raffle prizes of bottles of wine, a sandwich maker, a camera and many others were donated by the Osborne Family and their friends, also wine from Billie Klein. $650 was the total amount raised. Another Remembrance Day will be held next year with proceeds again going to Breast Cancer. Over the years many regular supporters have attended in support of a good cause. PHOTO: Margaret Osborne Remembrance Fours (l-r) L. Osborne, M. Simpson, J. Young, K. Byrne, S. Keegan, B. Osborne

As a way of giving something back to the sport she loves, NTC squad member Sarah Boddington invited a novice player from each of the three smallest clubs in her District to join her in a local Open Fours tournament. Bulahdelah, Pacific Palms and Lansdowne Women’s Bowling Clubs were each asked to nominate a worthy player with the criteria being they must be new to the game, be a keen club member willing to learn and improve their game. Subsequently, Kylie Tosh, Pam Coleman and Ann Clark joined the twenty three year old on the greens of Forster Bowling Club in their annual Hibiscus Fours event on August 17. Boddington, a dual State Singles Champion and seventy two game representative for NSW, said she wanted to give the bowlers something that she had never experienced when she was learning the game; an opportunity to play alongside an accomplished and well-known player. “When I started playing, it was at a small club with no known players and I certainly never was given the opportunity to play with any of the top players from other clubs in our District,” she said. “That only came later when I was forced to join a larger club as the only way to improve my game and gain quality experience. “So I decided that one of the best ways I can give something back was to give some new players from the smaller clubs in our District the opportunity I never had when I was a learner bowler.” Taylor Bowls, who have supported Boddington right through her career, generously supplied playing shirts for the foursome which she said made her three teammates ‘really feel like a team’. “I’m sure having all of us dressed the same helped with the girls’ nerves as they all put in pretty solid performances,” Boddington said. “But most importantly, they all enjoyed the experience and went away feeling what a great game lawn bowls really is.” “That was the true point of the exercise,” she said. PHOTO: (l-r) A. Clark, S. Boddington, K. Tosh, P. Coleman

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Around the Greens

WHEELCHAIR SPORTS

NSW Lawn Bowls State Championships

In glorious sunshine but cold winds the NSW State Championships were held once again at Taree Leagues Sports Club on August 4-8, 2015.

David Penman organised markers, umpires, pushers, results, etc and all participants enjoyed the superb greens and excellent administration. Our sincere thanks to all the members of Taree Leagues Sports Club who officiated in the WSNSW State Championships. FOR MORE INFO

Any bowler who has a disability is welcome to join the Wheelchair Sports NSW. Please contact Mark Wilson, Sports Development Officer on 98095260 or markw@wsnsw.org.au

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SIXTEEN PAIRS CONTESTED THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Gold David Parkinson/Jim Newton Silver Joanne Hunter/Eddie Gollan Bronze Ryan Wood/Brad Gilbert 4th Henry Ryan/Gilbert Hicks TWENTY-FOUR MEN CONTESTED THE SINGLES Gold Geoff Seaton Silver Doug Lambert Bronze Eddie Gollan 4th Geoff Roberts WOMEN’S SINGLES Gold Joanne Hunter Silver Lynn Smith Bronze Cheryl Benbow 4th Sue Hilbert

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// District & Association News CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT Results at District level Singles: J. Whittaker (Canton Beach) Triples: A. Koutsellis (s), J. Syer, L. Murphy (Terrigal) PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Central Coast District level: J. Whittaker (Canton Beach) 1

PHOTO 2: Triples winners at Central Coast District level (l-r) A. Koutsellis, J. Syer, L. Murphy (Terrigal)

CITY WEST DISTRICT – PRESIDENT’S DAY After weeks of freezing weather, the sun shone warmly upon City West District President’s Day, held at Alexandria/Erskineville on Tuesday July 21. Pam Mercer celebrated the day with her special friend, Delsie Fardell (WBNSW Social Committee), members of the District Committee and representatives from the six clubs in the District. Pam has been at the helm whilst the City West District implemented play arrangements to be more inclusive of working women. Pennant games are played on Tuesdays and Saturdays and this year the State Pairs, Triples and Open Fours were played on the weekend, playing two games per day. The beautiful cake was made by Maureen Threlfo from Lidcombe WBC. City West District may be small in number, but big in heart. Congratulations Pam on your successful presidency. PHOTO: (l-r) R. Rodwell (District VP), P. Mercer (District President), D. Fardell (WBNSW)

CITY WEST DISTRICT Results at District level Singles: M. Reynolds (Ashfield) 3

Pairs: L. Baker, C. Starr (Marrickville) Triples: W.M. Lam, A. Hart, M. Reynolds (Ashfield) Open Fours: M.W. Lam, M. Downs, A. Hart, M. Reynolds (Ashfield)

Senior Fours: M. Threlfo, C. Nicholas, M. Whitbread, W. Klein (Lidcombe) 4

Pennants: Grade 2 Marrickville, Grade 3 Lidcombe, Grade 4 Alexandria/ Erskineville PHOTO 1: Singles winner at City West District level: M. Reynolds (Ashfield)

PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at City West District level: (l-r) C. Starr, L. Baker (Marrickville) PHOTO 3: Triples winners at City West District level: (l-r) M. Reynolds, M.W. Lam, A. Hart (Ashfield) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at City West District level: (l-r) A. Hart, M.W. Lam, M. Downs, M. Reynolds (Ashfield) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at City West District level: (l-r) C. Nicholas, M. Threlfo, M. Whitbread, W. Klein (Lidcombe) PHOTO 6: Grade 3 Pennant winners at City West District level: (l-r) V. Evans, C. Nicholas, M. Whitbread, S. Hines, J. Thomson, W. Klein, B. Mayo, K. Nicholas, P. Coughey (Lidcombe)

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PHOTO 7: Grade 4 Pennant winners at City West District level: (l-r) A. Madigan, T-A. Davies, M. McGlinn, M. Pearse, W. Davis, P. Smith, C. Macbeth, J. McDonnell, D. Harrison, D. Wilkinson (Alexandria/Erskineville) Bowls Matters September – October 2015

// District & Association News CENTRAL TABLELANDS DISTRICT Results at District level Triples: A. Quinn, M. King, M. Rochester (Mudgee) Pennants: Grade 3 Mudgee PHOTO 1: Triples winners at Central Tablelands District level (l-r) A. Quinn, M. King, M. Rochester (Mudgee)

PHOTO 2: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Central Tablelands District level (l-r) R. Clarke, E. Faulk, M. Rochester, N. Pye, M. King, R. Burchell (Mudgee)

LOWER NORTH COAST Pennants: Grade 2 Wingham Grade 3 Tuncurry Beach

PHOTO 1: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l-r) K. Carlton, N. Foy, C. O’Donnell, D. Polley, D. Matheson, L. Cross, R. Gillogly, L. Gilford (Wingham)

PHOTO 2: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l-r) J. Yule, A. Redman, K. Negus, J. McKenna, T. Blake, M. Wilson, N. Stubberfield, S. Thomas (Tuncurry Beach)

MACQUARIE DISTRICT Results at District level Singles: M. Simpson (Carlingford) Pairs: M. Langdon and F. Domanko (Brush Park) Triples: P. Stewart, M. Truesdale, L. Park (Greenlees Park) 1

Open Fours: J. Elliot, E. Tulloch, L. Kemmis, B. Peddell (Denistone) 3

Senior Fours: P. Stewart, G. Shirvington, H. Burton, G. Barnes (Greenlees Park) PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Macquarie District level: M. Simpson (Carlingford) PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at Macquarie District level: M. Langdon and F. Domanko (Brush Park)

PHOTO 3: Triples winners at Macquarie District level: P. Stewart, M. Truesdale, L. Park (Greenlees Park)

PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at Macquarie District level: J. Elliot, E. Tulloch, L. Kemmis, B. Peddell (Denistone) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at Macquarie District level: P. Stewart, G. Shirvington, H. Burton, G. Barnes (Greenlees Park)

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// District & Association News SOUTH COAST DISTRICT Results at District level: Pennants: Grade 2 Greenwell Point PHOTO: Grade 2 Pennant winners at District level (l-r) M. Vance, S. Smith, F. Franklin, S. Stevenson, G. Kiggins, K. Innes, K. Rudd, P. Black (Greenwell Point)

SOUTH WESTERN Results at District level Singles: P. Francis (Cootamundra Country Club) Runner-up: E. Hines (Young) Pairs: S. Corcoran, V. Cranston (Boorowa Recreation) 1

Triples: B. Cleveland, J. Slavin, N. Manwaring (Cootamundra Country Club) Open Fours: S. Gault, P. Reid, D. Scott, J. McAlister (res.), C. Percival (Grenfell) Senior Fours: M. Gailey, H. Bailey, J. Mulligan, E. Hines (Young) Pennants: Grade 3 Young, Grade 4 Harden District

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at South Western District level: P. Francis (Cootamundra Country Club)

PHOTO 2: Pairs winners at South Western District level (l-r) S. Corcoran, V. Cranston (Boorowa Recreation)

PHOTO 3: Triples winners at South Western District level (l-r) B. Cleveland, J. Slavin, N. Manwaring (Cootamundra Country Club) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winners at South Western District level (l-r) S. Gault, P. Reid, D. Scott, J. McAlister (res.), C. Percival (Grenfell)

PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winners at South Western District level (l-r) M. Gailey, H. Bailey, J. Mulligan, E. Hines (Young) PHOTO 6: Grade 3 Pennant winners at South Western District level (l-r) M. Gailey, H. Bailey, K. Cooper, J. Mulligan, M. Parker, J. Brown, P. Owen, Absent: T. Ruhl, E. Hines (Young) PHOTO 7: Grade 4 Pennant winners at South Western District level (l-r) C. Hancock, D. DeBritt, J. Clark, R. Apps, A. Larsen, P. Walker, L. Nichols, Absent: K. Daley, J. Ricketts, A. Phillis, H. Martin (Harden District)

WESTERN DISTRICT Results at District level Pennants: Grade 2 Majellan Grade 3 Lawson

PHOTO 1: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Western District level (l-r) M. Stephens, J. Wild, S. Weekes, E. Bull, D. Huender, L. Pallister, P. McIntosh, C. McGrath (Majellan)

PHOTO 2: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Western District level (l-r) M. Soergel, B. O'Meley, C. Semmler, M. Coleman, M. Lalor, C. Collins, R. Fitzpatrick, R. Smith (Lawson)

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// District & Association News

REGIONAL NEWS

REGION 1 Result at Regional Level Singles: J. Axon (South Grafton) Pairs: S. Ferro, J. Parkes (Maclean) Triples: M. Owen, A. White, V. Maher (Park Beach) Open Fours: A. Marron, M. Reddell, B. Jones, E. Smith (Alstonville) Senior Fours: F. Turner, M. Trapnel, E. Fleming, J. Wotherspoon (Cudgen Leagues) 4

PHOTO 1: Singles winner at Region 1 level: J. Axon (South Grafton) PHOTO 2: Pairs winner at Region 1 level: S. Ferro, J. Parkes (Maclean) PHOTO 3: Triples winner at Region 1 level: M. Owen, A. White, V. Maher (Park Beach) PHOTO 4: Open Fours winner at Region 1 level: A. Marron, M. Reddell, B. Jones, E. Smith (Alstonville) PHOTO 5: Senior Fours winner at Region 1 level: F. Turner, M. Trapnel, E. Fleming, J. Wotherspoon (Cudgen Leagues)

REGION 16 North Ryde is very proud to announce that Ivy Hitchens won the Region 16 Singles Play offs in a very challenging game on Friday August 7. Ivy and June Bax won the Region 16 Pairs Play offs on Thursday August 6 by a single point after a hard won game. Ivy and June are holding the medallions which they won for their fabulous achievements. They now advance to play in the State Championships from October 24 - 31 which will be held at Tuncurry Beach Bowling. Many of the club’s members will be travelling there to support them in their wonderful achievement.

PHOTO: Region 16 Championship winners I. Hitchens, J. Bax.

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 2015

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2015 DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

Oct 10

Bankstown Sports

M Smith

Mixed Charity Triples

9790 1339

Illawarra

B Roser

Illawarra Carnival

4232 2847

Cronulla

J Thornton

77 Birthday Carnival

9531 0950

South Tamworth

D Quick

Ladies Fours Carnival

0401 836 340

Lithgow Workmen’s Club

N Williams

Western District 2 Day Triples

6351 4056

Grafton District Services

D Mason

Jacaranda Day

6649 0946

Molong

M Adams

Blackett/Whiteman Shield

6366 8045

Holbrook RS

M Thurling

Ladies 3 Day Master Pairs

6036 2526

Engadine

C Pike

Five Years or Under 2 Bowls Triples

0427 414 642

Lithgow Workmen’s Valley

N Williams

Versatility 6s

0428 637 399

Pennant Hills

D Waters

Ham & Turkey Carnival

9489 0694

Port Macquarie

C White

Encouragement Day

6583 5060

Ettalong Memorial

A Middleton

Ham & Turkey Carnival

4344 5060

Woy Woy

J Mower

Waterview Carnival

4344 3224

Oct 15 Oct 16

Oct 17-18 Oct 19-20 Nov 3-4 Nov 5 Nov 6-8 Nov 9 Nov 23 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 30 Dec 7

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2016 PROGRAM OF EVENTS EVENT

VENUE

WBNSW Indoor Singles

Warilla

ENTRY AVAILABLE

CLOSE (State Level)

PLAY (State Level)

Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb

24th March, 2016

Sat 30th April – 4th May 2016

October (online) State Carnival

Port Macquarie (area)

Via Email to Secretary 2 November 2015

10th December 2015 (or when filled)

*23rd – 27th May 2016

Champion of Club Champions – PAIRS

Warilla

Jan/Feb, March/April

5th August, 2016

*5th – 8th Sept 2016

Champion of Club Champions SINGLES

Oak Flats

Jan/Feb, March/April

28th May, 2016

*28th June – 1st July 2016

State Pennants

South Coast District

website

8th July 2016

* 8th – 12th August 2016

State Mixed Pairs

Tuncurry BC

website

16th Sept 2016

*Sunday 23rd Oct 2016

State Open & Senior Fours

Tuncurry BC

website

16th Sept 2016

24th & 25th Oct 2016

State Triples

Tuncurry BC

website

16th Sept 2016

26th & 27th Oct 2016

State Open & Senior Pairs

Tuncurry BC

website

16th Sept 2016

28th & 29th Oct 2016

State Singles

Tuncurry BC

website

16th Sept 2016

30th & 31st Oct 2016

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

NSW TEAM SELECTED EVENTS National Interstate Over 60’s

W.A.

N/A

State Selected

18th - 21st October 2016

B.A. Aust Sides Championship Venue - ACT

ACT

N/A

State Selected

31st Mar - 3rd Apr 2016

Qld vs. NSW (Ashes) Venue –

TBA

N/A

State Selected

15th - 17th February 2016

Under 25 Series

NSW

N/A

State Selected

TBA

NSW vs. VIC

TBA

N/A

State Selected

TBA

State Team Trials

Cabramatta

N/A

State Selected

*9th - 11th January 2016

City vs. Country

St Johns Park

N/A

State Selected

TBA

FOR INFORMATION OF MEMBERS ONLY DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE The following dates for events should be noted by Players, Clubs and District Officials when entering and scheduling events

Australian Open 11th - 23rd June, 2016 - Queensland Junior World Championships 9th - 15th April, 2016 - Queensland World Indoor Cup 15th- 25th March, 2016 - Warilla Trans-Tasman 2nd - 4th March, 2016 - Papanui NZ 6 Nations 6th - 11th March, 2016 - Papanui NZ U/18 Australian Sides 26th - 29th Sept, 2016 - South Australia Australian Indoor 22nd - 25th August, 2016 - Tweed Heads World Champion of Champions 14th- 20th November, 2016 - Helensvale National Champion of Champions 5th - 7th October, 2016 - Victoria World Championships 26th November - 11th December, 2016 (includes practice days) Subject to change without notice E and OE

Black Douglas Golden Nugget, Helensvale 5 a Side

[late] May, 2016 8th – 11th August, 2016 [Sept?], 2016

* No official representation on these days.

Districts may vary Program, provided entries are ready for State Play-off closing dates. (All online entries will be available on www.womensbowlsnsw.org) For more event information, see www.womensbowlsnsw.org www.womensbowlsnsw.org

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Club Championships & Competitions KEMPSEY MACLEAY RSL Singles: M. Allard Runner-up: R. Avery Pairs: V. Squires, M. Allard Triples: S. Little, R. Avery, T. Perrin Open Fours: M. Hopkins, T. Perrin, V. Squires, M. Allard Pennant Grade 4: Winners of Macleay District, winners of Region 2 and 3rd in the State (Kempsey Macleay RSL) M. Allard, T. Perrin, M. Hopkins, V. Glatz, B. Carroll, V. Squires, M. Batterson, R. Avery PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners (l-r) S. Stephens (Pennant Team Manager), S. Little, M. Allard, T. Perrin, M. Hopkins, V. Glatz, B. Carroll, V. Squires, M. Batterson, R. Avery (Kempsey Macleay RSL)

LAWSON Major Singles: P. Houston Runner-up: M. Lalor Pairs: L. Thorne, M. Coleman Triples: M. Soergel, M. Coleman, M. Lalor Fours: C. Wright, M. Pattison, M. Soergel, M. Coleman PHOTO: Club Championships and Competition winners; (l-r) P. Houston, M. Pattison, L. Thorne, M. Coleman, M. Soergel, C. Wright, absent: M. Lalor (Lawson)

NAMBUCCA HEADS Major Singles: G. Richardson Winner Runner-up: P. Fletcher Pairs: E. Fleming, G. Richardson Triples: V. Miles, J. Schneider, G. Richardson. Fours: M. Smith, C. Nouws, C. Katen, S. Mitchell Minor Singles: B. Jones PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) M. Smith, S. Mitchell, C. Katen, B. Jones, C. Nouws; Front (l-r) V. Miles, G. Richardson, E. Fleming, J. Schneider (Nambucca Heads)

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TAREE LEAGUES Major Singles: A. Campbell Pairs: A. Campbell, B. Rumbel Triples: Y. Rook, C. Muras, F. Fenning Fours: D. Fowler, I. Lyons, C. Kennedy, F. Fenning Minor Singles: Y. Rook PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) C.Kennedy, F. Fenning, Y. Rook, A. Campbell; Front (l-r) C. Muras, D. Fowler, I. Lyons, B. Rumbel (Taree Leagues)

URUNGA Major Singes: K. McPhail Runner-up: E. Cameron Pairs: K. McPhail, J. Gale Triples: K. McPhail, K. Clayton, B. Mann Open Fours: A. Pilkington, B. Fane, I. Pettit, S. Willis Minor Singles: E. Cameron PHOTO: Club Championship and Competition winners; Back (l-r) K. Clayton, S. Willis, K. McPhail, B. Fane, B. Mann; Front (l-r) I. Pettit, E. Cameron, A. Pilkington, J. Gale (Urunga)

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