Bowls NZ Annual Report 2009-2010

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Our Vision and Mission One Bowls: One Vision ... for Strong Sustainable Clubs Vision

“To be the best bowling country.”

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

Promote and Grow the Game

Develop Talent

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

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

National brands that capture the casual and youth playing base and increase participation.

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

An enabling environment where access is real and equitable – No Exceptions.

Promotion of the Sport.

Provide a “State of the Art” Playing Environment High quality New Zealand playing surfaces.

Promote training opportunities for greenkeeping personnel.

Strong, sustainable Regional Service Centres and Clubs delivering One Bowls: One Vision initiatives.

Ensure a Financially Stable and Sustainable Future

Meet budget targets.

Sustainable revenue streams.

A values-based organisation built on continuous improvement, integrity, enjoyment, personal leadership and service.

The 4 Faces of Bowls Cover and other images presented in this Annual Report depict the ‘4 Faces’ of New Zealand bowls: Traditional, Casual, Youth and Black Jacks.

Contents Our Vision and Mission.................................... 2 Our Values............................................................. 3 Our Challenges.................................................... 4 Statement of Performance..........................5-7 Officers and Staff................................................ 8 Our Board.............................................................. 8 From the President............................................. 9 From the Chairman...................................10-11 From the CEO.............................................12-13

Strengthen the Structure and Build Organisational Capability

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

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Our Values

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1. Continuous Improvement We …

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

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

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

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• prepared to help others • willing to do what it takes

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

Relationships

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• true to ourselves • comfortable with ambiguity • non-judgemental • prepared to follow Support We …

• support each other in our learning • practice empathy not sympathy or ambivalence • encourage and are there for each other • recognise strengths and weaknesses and allow for individual differences Challenge We …

• have courageous conversations • make an effort • ask questions

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

One Bowls: One Vision The One Bowls: One Vision philosophy of alignment across the sport underpins all of the challenges and opportunities to be faced over the next few years.

The aim of the project is to build strong and successful clubs and centres; to get more people playing bowls more often; and to provide pathways so people can participate and progress from club to international levels. The One Bowls: One Vision project was endorsed by the 2009 annual general meeting and has the support of the majority of the membership. The One Bowls: One Vision philosophy requires a commitment to the following:

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Bowls NZ is negotiating agreements with the Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury bowls centres to deliver regional services, commencing in 2010/2011. In year one, actions will be agreed on and in year two, Key Performance Indicators will be clearly specified to ensure consistent service delivery across New Zealand. A revised role for centres in line with their strengths has been agreed, and an emphasis on stronger, more sustainable clubs is an important outcome of this strategy.

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(b) Values-Based Organisation

Bowls NZ values are based around continuous improvement, integrity, enjoyment, personal leadership and service. These values need to be constantly demonstrated and reinforced at every level of the sport to ensure a successful future as a fully aligned and integrated sport. Bowls NZ must work to build trust across the membership and both support and challenge leaders within the sport at centre and club level to continually improve, to demonstrate integrity, to enjoy the game of bowls, to provide leadership and to provide a service for all participants.

(c) New Markets and Participants For bowls to continue to flourish, ways to capture casual participants must be found so they can contribute to the cost of supporting, attracting and retaining the volunteers who make it possible for them to participate. Products and services that appeal to casual players must be developed, and support provided for our volunteers. These actions will assist in moving casual players from ‘sample participants’ to a more formal connection with the sport, and strengthen the infrastructure of the game. Youth bowlers represent another important market for the sport to foster and support to ensure a long-term commitment to bowls. This means providing offerings that are fun, accessible and relevant for these young people, and communicating in ways that will attract them to the sport

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Statement of Performance The format for this report closely follows the Strategic Plan of Bowls NZ as at 30 June 2010. The extent to which the Strategic Outcome has been achieved is measured by a combination of updates against the Strategic Plan (2009-2014) and Bowls NZ Operational Plan. Each Major Objective is broken down into the relevant Strategic Outcomes, with the progress to date. The “One Page Strategic Plan” is included in the front inside cover of this Annual Report and the full Strategic Plan and Operational Plan documents are available online at www.bowlsnz.co.nz

Major Objective 1:

Promote and Grow the Game 1.1 Stronger, sustainable clubs that provide a welcoming entry into the sport l Clubs are demonstrating increasing sustainability through working with their Community Development Officers, and using Club Plan tools and other initiatives aligned with One Bowls: One Vision l 207 Clubs working on Club Plan with CDOs l 117 Clubs with completed Club Plan Strategic Plans l 14 Clubs with Club Check or Club Essential awards 1.2 National brands that capture the casual and youth playing base and increase participation l 86 Clubs ran “Have A Go at Lawn Bowls” and “Christmas Bowls” events l 46 Clubs ran “Mates In Bowls” l MIB participation increased by 95.8% to 3435 l Casual participation overall increased by 6.2% to 54,024 l Board working committee to produce recommendation on membership categories by 31 December, 2010 l 624 National Secondary Schools participants l 130 Kittyhawks participants l 45 Clubs have indicated they want to be part of the Squad6 secondary schools concept

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1.3 Promotion of the sport l An AC Nielsen external survey was conducted in June assessing the belief that ‘bowls is a sport for all ages’. To support this, the 4 Faces imagery is portrayed in all relevant Bowls NZ communication and marketing channels 1.4 An enabling environment where access is real and equitable (No Exceptions) l Bowls NZ Operations Manager is to lead the No Exceptions project. A review of the project with the Halberg Trust Co-ordinator is on target l An action plan to implement SPARC/Halberg Trusts/Bowls NZ funding objectives is completed l Six Have A Go days were run for Bowls NZ disability group partners and associations

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Statement of Performance (continued)

Major Objective 2: Develop Talent

2.1 Clear pathways and opportunities to participate in our sport at every level in order to develop talent Coaching l Working only with recognised groups in recognised centre structures l Bowls NZ aligned regional coach development plans are being developed l 51% of coaches have current accreditation l Will be a priority area for Regional Service Centres when they are up and running Umpires l Training and recruitment plans are being developed l Mentor training plan and process is being developed l A pathway for umpires is being developed

2.2 A high performance and coaching culture that results in success and recognition on the international stage, in both play and administration. l On the international stage, success was achieved in accord with targets set. Some highlights include; Winner of World Junior Cup (Men), Silver World Junior Cup (Women), 3 medals (2 gold & 1 bronze) at Hong Kong Classic, Winners Under 18 and Under 25 Trans Tasman Test Series, 3 medals (1 gold, 2 silver) at Asia Pacific Championships and 4 medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze) at the 8 Nation Event. See the results section of the Annual Report for more detail. l Team culture and values agreement established for players in Bowls NZ Squads.

Talent Development l Successful Bowls NZ Challenge Trophy event completed in 2009 l Talent Development Squads selection criteria and purpose documented and communicated l Regional talent development plans to be developed with Regional Service Centres

Major Objective 3:

Provide a ‘State of the Art’ Playing Environment 3.1 High quality New Zealand playing surfaces. l Regional Service Centre (RSC) sub-committee will be set up l National evaluation of greens process being implemented l Bowls NZ Greenkeepers Association working with New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) and RSC to promote contract with NZSTI l A database of evaluated greens for each region is to be established

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3.2 Promote training opportunities for greenkeeping personnel l Field days promoted by all centres. Achieved in 25 out of 27 centres. l Database of all NZ greenkeepers to be established l Level 3 New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation (NZSTITO) training courses promoted

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Major Objective 4:

Strengthen the Structure and Build Organisational Capability 4.1 Strong, sustainable Regional Service Centres and clubs delivering One Bowls: One Vision initiatives l Bowls NZ is negotiating agreements with Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury bowls centres to deliver regional services, commencing in 2010/2011. l Club rationalisation initiatives in Wellington and Waikato supported.

4.2 A values-based organisation built on continuous improvement, integrity, enjoyment, personal leadership and service l Organisational values are being built into all of our contracts and programmes. This is in progress but will continue to be a major priority for changing culture and behaviour.

Major Objective 5:

Ensure a Financially Stable and Sustainable Future 5.1 Meet budget targets l On target to meet budget bottom lines l Promoted and endorsed key commission commercial partners. l Unbudgeted one-off costs for protracted judicial hearing and Counties Manukau centre liquidation, to come from savings in other areas.

5.2 Sustainable revenue streams l One Bowls: One Vision presented to two major trusts with favourable response. Further work to be completed once Regional Service Centres are established l Revenue generated from Upshot advertising l User pays principles introduced for all Bowls NZ events l Reserve fund for the development and promotion of new initiatives maintained. Non Current assets at $1,335,000.

Equity of $1,674,068.

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Officers and Staff Patron His Excellency The Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM, QSO President Coral Wing – Manawatu Vice President Trevor McComish – Wellington Board John Carter – Chairman Coral Wing – President Trevor McComish – Vice President Lynette Adams Cushla McGillivray Jacki Richardson Jim Lindsay Board Risk and Audit Committee John Carter Cushla McGillivray Doug Haines (of BDO) Jim Lindsay Selectors Dave Edwards – Convenor Terry Scott Raelene Peters Judicial Committee Judge John Bisphan Martin Christensen Kevin Holland Neil McGillivray Umpires Committee Helen Stallard – Chair Keith Johnson Reg Briggs Martin Christensen Remuneration Committee John Carter Lynette Adams Jacki Richardson Life Members Bob Vinsen Jean Ashby ONZM Peter Belliss MBE Bowls Events New Zealand Board Kerry Clark OBE – Chair Cushla McGillivray John Carter Michael Kerr Ken Wilson-Pyne

National Office Staff Kerry Clark OBE – Chief Executive Officer Steve Clifton – Operations Manager Rajal Middleton – Marketing & Communications Manager – on Parental Leave March 2010 Mike O’Keefe – Marketing & Communications Manager – From March 2010 Rob Pidgeon – Marketing & Communications Assistant Allan Griffiths – Event Manager (Part Time) Sam McKean – Finance Controller/ Administration/Events Pauline Rowland – Secretary/Reception (Part Time) Nicki Patrick – Administration Assistant/ Receptionist (Part Time) Lyn Johnston MBE – High Performance Programme Leader (Part Time) Dave Edwards – National Coach Sharon Sims MNZM – National Coaching Coordinator (Part Time) – Resigned June 2010 Steve Smith – Region 1 Community Development Officer Steve Beel – Region 2 Community Development Officer Paul Cavanagh – Region 3 & 4 Community Development Officer Vince Roper – Region 5 Community Development Officer Jim Scott – Region 6 Community Development Officer

Our Board John Carter Chairman

Coral Wing President

Trevor McComish Vice President

Lynette Adams

Legal Advisor Maria Clarke LLB (Hons) BA Auditors Ross Melville PKF Past Presidents 1996/1997 – Joan Jagger ONZM (Auckland) 1997/1998 – Malcolm Kidd (Waikato) 1998/1999 – Edna Higgins (Nelson)* 1999/2000 – Ken Stott (Dunedin) 2000/2001 – Jean Curry ONZM (Far North) 2001/2002 – Brian Guy (Bay of Plenty) 2002/2003 – Margaret Malcolm ONZM (Dunedin) 2003/2005 – John Carter (Wellington) 2005/2007 – Joy Gilson (Southland) 2007/2009 – Martin Christensen (Gisborne East Coast)

Cushla McGillivray

Jacki Richardson

*deceased Jim Lindsay

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From the President Coral Wing

As the end of my first year as President approaches, I wish to sincerely thank all the bowlers, Board members, staff of Bowls New Zealand and numerous Centres and clubs who have made it a privilege and an honour which I have thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you also to the various sponsors, funders and suppliers who have supported our sport. In particular, thanks is extended to SPARC, TOWER and Hyundai.

This year has seen the creation of the new Regional Service Centres (RSC) in Wellington and Christchurch. This is a new service model which will help to ensure bowls’ continued success as a sport into the future. The core focus of the RSC will be to support clubs to be strong and sustainable, through the delivery of contracted services which will build a legacy for future bowlers.

No doubt Centres and Clubs are aware that Bowls NZ had to intervene in the operations of the Counties-Manukau Centre under the Bowls New Zealand Constitution when it became clear that financial irregularities existed. This exercise is a salutary lesson to all Clubs and Centres that when dealing with grant funding there must be a strict adherence to the application criteria, careful checking that funds are spent on what they were granted for and that the Club or Centre has an audit process for every grant received and for the overall operation. The Auditors must be professionally qualified to carry out this task.

There have been a number of great occasions I have had the pleasure of being a part of this year. The Hyundai Nationals in Wellington were a great couple of weeks of bowls, enjoyed by all involved. To all players, club members, centre executives, umpires, and green keepers, I thank you greatly for your assistance and advice on making it a tournament to remember. A highlight during the Championships was a presentation evening where a number of the Bowls NZ Annual Awards were presented along with Bowls New Zealand Caps to some past and current New Zealand representatives. Our CEO, Kerry Clark, addressed each one with a list of their achievements, a moment that those involved will treasure in years to come.

It was a delight to watch the culmination of our High Performance Program at our historic win by the Under 18 and Under 25 year teams in the Junior Trans Tasman Test Series at Birkenhead Bowling Club,

and I wish to congratulate the players for their great sportsmanship both on and off the green.

The Black Jacks have had another successful year, with victories in the World Cup in Warilla, Australia, and the Eight Nations Event in Delhi, India. I was honored to attend the Trans Tasman Bowls in Queensland; the team showed great character after a short turnaround from India and it was a delight to witness the triples dominance over Australia.

A special thank you to Brian Marsland, President of Bowls Australia, for his hospitality during my stay, and to Bargara Bowls Club for their great job in hosting the event.

The Lion Foundation Interclub and Intercentre finals in Palmerston North were once again four days of great bowls showcasing the best of local talent. To Allan Griffiths, Bowls NZ Events Manager, I thank you personally for another well run tournament. To members from Northern and Palmerston North Bowling Clubs, I thank all who helped in any way to make this event a success.

It is an exciting time to be a part of bowls as our participation numbers grow as casual bowlers bring new vibrancy to clubs. At the forefront of this has been Bowls New Zealand’s Mates in Bowls programme which enjoyed another successful year. The programme has helped to bring in new people who may not have otherwise considered participating, and introducing younger players to the sport through Squad6 will help bowls to continue to be one of New Zealand’s biggest sports in the future.

On a more sombre note a case of misconduct at the 2009 Asia Pacific Championships resulted in a lengthy judicial hearing and was ultimately resolved by the parties at mediation. This case was all about upholding the constitution, values, ethics and integrity of the sport. It is the duty of the Board to take action when the guiding principles on which the organisation is built are challenged.

I would like to acknowledge the Bowls NZ Staff, the Board and CEO Kerry Clark for the support and advice they have given me during the year to make it as enjoyable and rewarding as it has been. The next year will be of great interest as we move forward together with One Bowls: One Vision.

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From the Chairman John Carter

Unfortunately the events of the past year have been overshadowed somewhat by the “Asia Pacific Affair” which was well aired in the media to say the least!

The basis of the case stemmed from a report from the National Coach which outlined a breach of the Players Agreement and Code of Conduct supported by a complaint from Bowls Canada and a report from World Bowls officials. The Board would have been failing in its duty if it had not investigated the case after these referrals. It was a long and difficult process with significant cost in terms of both money and time and the Board was pleased the matter was finally resolved at mediation following which the parties agreed that no further statement would be made.

This case was all about upholding the Constitution, ethics and integrity of the sport as well as fair play, honesty and sportsmanship. It was also about ensuring there is compliance with agreements and codes entered into by players selected to represent their country.

The case was not about “tactical playing” as some endeavoured to portray. It was a breach of the Bowls New Zealand Constitution, the World Bowls Regulations, the Bowls New Zealand Players Agreement and the Bowls New Zealand Players and Team Officials Code of Conduct.

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There is no monetary value you can place on upholding principles and values. They are the cornerstone of an organisation and for any organisation to retain integrity it must always ensure they are the basis on which decisions, difficult as they may be on occasions, are made.

Not just content with rubbishing Bowls New Zealand for adhering to the values surrounding the sport, the media and others also waded into CEO Kerry Clark who throughout the whole process was merely doing his job and acting as directed by the Board.

Our sport is most fortunate in having a CEO who is so passionate about the sport and is dedicated to ensuring the game in New Zealand has a vibrant future. The Board were unanimous in their support of Kerry throughout this trying period and he will continue to have that support as he leads the sport into what I am sure will be an exciting future.

The other disappointing feature of the year was the demise of the Counties Manukau centre which should send out a warning to all other centres about ensuring suitably qualified people are elected or appointed to centre boards and that there is integrity in all financial dealings.

In 2009 an audit of the Counties Manukau Centre revealed potential irregularities in the financial administration

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which prompted Bowls New Zealand to intervene and take over the handling of the Centre affairs. Unfortunately the financial irregularities also filtered down to a number of clubs in the Centre.

The old Centre has now been liquidated and a new Centre formed which I am confident will turn into a model for other centres to follow. One of the first decisions of the new Centre was to contract the bulk of their administration to Auckland Bowls thus leaving the Centre to concentrate their efforts on the playing of the game.

Another disappointment was the recent resignation of National Coaching Co-ordinator Sharon Sims, a real icon of our sport.

Sharon has put a huge effort into endeavouring to put in place a nationwide coaching programme and I cannot help but feel one reason for her resignation is due to her frustration at the tardiness of centres to really show sufficient enthusiasm for what she was trying to achieve.

Coaching of players at all levels of the sport combined with the promotion of Youth Bowls is vital to the survival of our sport and it is disappointing the number of centres and clubs who simply pay lip service to this important element of the game.

Some good news!

In May Bowls Wellington was the first centre to sign as a Regional Centre and thus firmly take on board the principles of the One Bowls: One Vision for strong sustainable clubs. Bowls Canterbury signed in early July, and an agreement with Auckland Bowls is currently being finalised. This is truly a landmark for the sport of bowls as we pursue our vision of being the best bowling country in the world in all respects and not just on the green.

Declining membership continues to be a major concern and a challenge facing the Board is how do we replace the consequent

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declining membership income without a major fee increase? Full membership numbers in the past twelve months has declined by almost 4.6% but casuals playing bowls has increased by 6.28%.

The total number playing bowls is now in excess of 100,000 but of these only 35,000 are full paying members, which means they are subsidising the other 65,000 playing the game at various levels.

On the international front we have had our share of successes particularly at age group level with a meritorious first overall win against Australia in the Trans Tasman competition. More about the deeds of our players are to be found elsewhere in this report.

Once again the Board cannot say enough about the dedication and support of the staff who one way or another all got caught up in the ”Asia Pacific Affair” thus making the work environment very difficult. We are extremely grateful for their efforts.

To the other Board members thank you for your support of both Kerry and me over the past 12 months, it has been greatly appreciated.

Bowls NZ is very appreciative of our sponsors, funders and suppliers who support bowls in a number of ways. Without the ongoing support of these organisations, Bowls NZ would be in a very difficult situation. Particularly, I would like to acknowledge SPARC, and our Principal Sponsor TOWER as well as Hyundai Motors NZ. To the bowling community administrators thank you for the time and effort you have put into our great game to date. I implore you to get right in behind the new regional centre concept which with your support will truly achieve our mission of “bowls is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders now and into the future”.

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From the CEO Kerry Clark obe

During the year I had the honour to attend on behalf of the bowling world the Annual Sport Accord Conference in Dubai. The Conference was attended by over 1500 delegates from throughout the World representing 104 International Sports Federations and many National Sports Federations. It is regarded as the major annual international sporting get together and has attendees from the President of the IOC and the IOC Board through to Leaders of many of the major sports organisations in the World. I deemed it a great honour to be asked to represent the bowling World and it was a memorable experience to be able to take part in conference sessions led by World Sport Leaders. I came away from the conference with many memories but one enduring message continues to resonate with me and that was that “sport is all about discipline, respect and fair play. Learn to win and learn to lose. Sport should make you a better human being”.

Another key message from the Conference was that whatever sport you represent you cannot succeed without enduring partnerships existing between all levels of your sport, your sponsors and your funders. All partners should be heading in the same direction. In other words a Strategic direction supported at all levels can succeed but a sport pulling in different directions at each level is doomed to fail.

Those messages came back to me when I reviewed the major issues the organisation faced in the last financial year.

The first challenge related to a highly publicised disciplinary hearing which received far more media coverage than it deserved. The proceedings were all about defending the Organisation’s Constitution, the Organisation’s Values, supporting our National Coach and ensuring that the Agreements and Codes of Conduct entered into by Players and Officials are honoured. The Chairman covers this in more detail in his report but at times it was difficult to separate fact from fiction in what was reported. What surprised me throughout was the acceptance by many that one side of the story was all there was to it. A number of staff and the Board Chair were subjected to some nasty media attacks which reminded me of a quote from English Peer, Lord Cadbury, in which he stated “People in Public Life are judged on the basis of the hindsight of the partially informed”. The proceedings were finally settled at mediation but they have highlighted the need for all those involved at an elite level to fully understand the requirements of the Organisation’s Constitution, what the Values of the Organisation are and what they stand for, the Players’ Agreement, the Players’ Code of Conduct and the World Bowls Laws and Regulations.

The second major issue related to Bowls NZ having to intervene and take over the affairs of Counties Manukau Bowls. This involved Bowls NZ contracting its auditor to undertake a financial review of the Centre and then subsequently financially assisting the Centre through to its liquidation. Bowls NZ set up a Transitional Committee, which I Chaired, to set up a new Centre in Counties Manukau and a Bowls NZ staff member, Steve Clifton, along with a small number of volunteers in Counties Manukau ensured that the 2009/2010 playing calendar was completed. This whole exercise would never have happened if there had been good governance and supervised management in place in the Centre. It is a classic case study of why Clubs and Centres need to have skill based Boards and good financial reporting systems and policies. A priority for Centres and Clubs is to ensure that capable people with the right knowledge are appointed to key governance and management positions.

The third issue that has consumed much time and cost has been getting the Regional Service Centre structure in place. When the structure was approved back in September 2009 I envisaged that the Regional Service Centres would be operational early in 2010. That didn’t happen and it has taken the whole of the financial year to get to a state of readiness. Hopefully 2010/2011 will see these much needed entities up and running, working in close partnership with Bowls NZ and focusing on growing the sport.

Sponsors, Suppliers and Funders In these difficult times we have been fortunate to retain our family of sponsors and supporters.

TOWER continues to support Bowls NZ. This has been a long standing relationship which is now entering its 21st year. As I stated last year we are fortunate in having an excellent working relationship with TOWER because for a number of years now there has been a reduction in the number of bowls policy holders. We now have a joint marketing fund with TOWER to try new initiatives and for the 2010/2011 year there will again be a targeted effort to attract more of our participants to TOWER products.

Hyundai continue to support our Community Development Officer network and our National Coach with motor vehicles. Hyundai have very attractive offers on vehicles available to our members and invite any Member to approach their Dealers and request test drives of any of their range of vehicles. Hyundai are doing great things out there in the community and deserve all of our support at any level.

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Thank you to our valued suppliers who support the organisation in numerous ways, and this is detailed later in this report but I wish to acknowledge; the MCK Hotel Chain, Ricoh, Brittain Wynyard, Sentra and Xero. We are extremely grateful for the support provided. Kia Kaha has provided uniforms for the Black Jacks since World Bowls 2008 and this year brings the relationship to a close, we thank you for all you have done.

Our special thanks go to a number of Gaming and Community Trusts for supporting us in very difficult times. We are well aware of the challenges being faced by Trusts but appreciate the continued support.

Our special thanks go to NZ Community Trust for their support to staff salaries, Lion Foundation for their support to Development Officer salaries and the intercentre and interclub events; to Otago Community Trust for their continued support towards the Development Officer based in Dunedin.

Finally my thanks go to SPARC for their continued investment into our sport on a number of fronts. We have an excellent working relationship with SPARC which is all around improving our capability at all levels, getting more people participating in our sport and ensuring that our elite athletes are well prepared to win medals on the World stage.

Our Relationship Manager with SPARC, Sarah Dunning, has been of tremendous assistance to us and we appreciate her advice and encouragement at all times.

Highlights These are some of the major good news stories for the year. Please refer to the section titled Statement of Performance (p.5-7) for more detail. l Some great success on the International bowling scene which augurs well as we head towards Delhi 2010. These included Ali Forsyth winning the Asia/Pacific Singles Championship in Malaysia (defending the title he won two years earlier in Christchurch); Richard Collett and Andrew Kelly winning the Hong Kong invitation Pairs while Genevieve Baildon won the singles; An outstanding performance by the New Zealand Under 18 and Under 25 Sides against Australia at Birkenhead Bowling Club in February 2010 – winning three of the four contests; Jo Edwards winning the Women’s World Cup at Warilla in April 2010 repeating her success of a year earlier, and Andrew Kelly winning the Under 25 Men’s Singles at the same event; Richard Collett and Danny Delaney winning the Men’s Pairs competition at the 8 Nation Invitation Sides event at Delhi in April 2010 l Bowls NZ as an organisation receiving a score which puts them into the High Performing scoring band using the SPARC Organisational Development Tool assessment. This was one of the highest scores achieved of the eleven National Sporting Organisations assessed. l Finally achieving Regional Service Centre acceptance and thus establishing the platform now to launch the much needed One Bowls: One Vision implementation phase l Helen Stallard (Auckland), Reg Briggs (Counties Manukau) and Ann Wright (Canterbury) being selected as Technical Officials for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi l Our Community Development Officers working with 207 Clubs at various stages on Club planning l 117 Clubs with complete Club Plans l 14 Clubs that have achieved Gold, Silver or Bronze Club Check Awards l 46 Clubs running Mates in Bowls programmes (many with two sessions) and the number of participants in Mates in Bowls increasing from 1754 to 3435 l 86 Clubs participating in Have–a-go day l 34 Clubs running Christmas Bowls l Casual Members increasing by 6.2% to 54,024

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l 45 Clubs wanting to be part of the Squad 6 secondary school programme l Bowls being one of four sports involved in the No Exceptions programme pilot funded through Halberg Trust Challenges Some of the major challenges we face for 2010/2011 and beyond are l Cementing the partnership between Bowls NZ and the Regional Service Centres so that we work collaboratively on growing our participation numbers and improving our capability at every level of delivery l Getting Coaching accepted at all levels of our sport so that representative teams from clubs and Centres are Coach led and that every bowler has the chance to improve their game through the availability of quality coaching l Growing the number of Umpires (Technical Officials) so that we have a pathway for people to progress from officiating at Club level right through to International involvement and that the best we have officiate at National Events l Getting acceptance to the Field day training concept for greens knowledge promoted through the contract with NZ Sports Turf Institute. This requires collaboration between Centres, Green Keeping Associations and NZ Sports Turf Agronomists. l Increasing attendance at Industry Training courses for greens personnel. l Acceptance of a consistent greens evaluation system by all Centres l Growth of all Youth and school bowls activities l Growth of participants in our disability bowls sector through the initiatives promoted in the No Exceptions plan l Acceptance that Governance and Leadership training is needed across our sport and a willingness to be involved l Acceptance that working together will achieve what we need and that working in isolation will end in frustration and failure Conclusion The year under review has been a difficult one for the organisation. We have however come through with a positive financial result and are well placed to face the challenges of the future. I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Bowls NZ Committees who have worked tirelessly for us.

In particular I pay special thanks to the Judicial Committee for dealing with some very difficult cases passed their way. Special thanks to Judge John Bisphan who has advised of his retirement from the Committee.

Thanks also to the Umpires Committee for their continued efforts in training Umpires, having overview of the Laws and supporting the Organisation. To Selectors, Coaches and Volunteers at Centre and Club level many thanks for the countless volunteer hours you contribute.

Special thanks to Sharon Sims MNZM who has resigned (retired) as National Coaching Coordinator. Sharon’s shoes will be hard to fill but I am delighted that she has indicated that she will be available to assist in the future in some way. Her contribution to the sport in this role and as a player has been outstanding.

To the Board please accept my personal thanks for your support and guidance. It is fair to say that this has been the most difficult year that I have ever experienced in the sport. Without the support of the Board I doubt whether I would have got through the year. Chairman John Carter has stood out in his Leadership role but the encouragement and support of all Board Members has been outstanding.

Finally, to the staff of the organisation my special thanks. You have had to endure a most difficult year. Your loyalty and support to me and the Board was a credit to you. The Organisation is fortunate to have such a great team working for them.

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National Bowls Awards 2008- 2009 The Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards is our annual event to recognise and celebrate excellence within the New Zealand bowls community. The judging panel faced an incredible task of selecting only one winner from the many deserving people. The calibre of nominations was impressive and to be recognised as a finalist is an achievement in its own right. * NOTE: Due to a insufficient nominations, the Official of the Year Award was not awarded

Club of the Year Winner: Beckenham Bowling Club Finalists: Pakuranga Bowling Club and Woburn Bowling Club Under a Club Executive that provides leadership towards a sustainable future, the club has a well documented, current 3-5 year plan that covers the key objectives addressed by the Bowls NZ strategic planning document.

Pictured right: John Girdler accepts the award from TOWER Branch Manager Jason Donnelly. Current President Gerry Hough is pictured in background.

Player of the Year Winner: Jo Edwards (Burnside) Finalists: Shannon McIlroy (Stoke) – Highly Commended and Shayne Sincock (Redcliffs) Jo is a deserving winner with a string of notable on green achievements such as World Cup Indoor Singles Champion and a member of the TransTasman Black Jacks team. These are a result of her dedication to continuous improvement and purposeful planned training. Jo is also respectful and encouraging towards her opponent.

Pictured right: Bowls NZ Board Member Cushla McGillivray and Jo Edwards.

Young Player of the Year Winner: Genevieve Baildon (Hillcrest) Finalists: Chris Le Leivre (Onehunga) – Highly Commended and Clare McCaul (Silverstream) Genevieve is committed to the High Performance programme developed by Bowls NZ. Her dedication to continuous improvement in her bowling are shown in her ability to balance her work playing and training schedule with work and study. She has a positive personality and always demonstrates her sportsmanship on and off the green.

Centre of the Year Winner: Bowls Wellington Finalist: Auckland Bowls Bowls Wellington utilises a board governance structure and is committed to One Bowls: One Vision for strong, sustainable clubs. Bowls Wellington supports players at all levels and encourages growth of coach and umpires numbers and skills.

Over the last 15 months, Bowls Wellington has undertaken a club health survey with 3 of 4 local councils.

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Coach of the Year Winner: Ann Muir (Kensington) Finalists: Ben King (Victoria) and John Mitchell (Te Atatu Peninsula) Ann is a coach and mentor to many athletes and coaches at all levels of the sport; club, centre and national level with a particular focus for the Northland region. Ann has been available and approachable and her knowledge and experience has been of great value. Her coaching excellence creates awareness in players to accept responsibility and instills self belief.

The “Don Manson Memorial” Administrator of the Year Winner: Barry Chapman (Beckenham) Finalist: Grant Clark (Khandallah) Barry has had an exceptional input at club level. He is an effective communicator and is a dedicated and committed administrator as the driving force behind Beckenham’s achievement of Bowls NZ ClubCheck Gold Award and other honours. In his role, Barry demonstrates leadership, planning and implementation of the ClubPlan.

Pictured right: Board member Cushla McGillivray presents the award to Barry Chapman.

Green Keeper of the Year Winner: Geoff Laird (Naenae) Finalist: Glenn Miller (Papanui) Geoff consistently produces greens of a high standard for his home club Naenae, as well as the Lower Hutt Bowling Club. He holds the relevant certificates and qualification and is much deserving for his outstanding contribution. Geoff is also innovative as he develops techniques to maintain the only natural cotula green in Wellington.

Volunteer of the Year Winner: Ken Haworth (Burnside) Finalist: Gibson Cleland (Eastbourne) Volunteering is a daily effort for Ken and involves managing a variety of tasks above and beyond his formal role of Club Manager and Centre Delegate. Ken is Burnside’s “go to man” as he assists with various administrative duties, funding applications and attends meetings. He is supportive to all members, especially supporting new office bearers.

Media Award Winner: Alastair McMurran (Otago Daily Times) Alastair has been a strong media supporter of lawn bowls for many years. He is a very respected journalists who has reported our sport very positively in the Otago Daily Times. Not just reporting results of events, Alastair has published articles on youth bowls and women’s events, as well as administrators and volunteers.

Pictured right: Alistair receives his award from Cushla McGillivray.

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International Events

World Singles Champion of Champions

22-28 July 2009

Ayr, Scotland Men:

Richard Collett, Papakura

Did not qualify

Women:

Sue Wightman, Hakaru

Beaten in Quarter-Final

Asia Pacific Merdeka Indoor Championships

1-5 August 2009

Bayuemas, Kuala Lumpur Men:

Darren Redway, Rangiora

Did not qualify

Women:

Feona Sayles, Northern

3rd Equal

Asia Pacific Championships

6-16 August 2009

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Team:

Val Smith, Genevieve Baildon, Manu Timoti, Dale Lang, Karen Coombe, Ali Forsyth, Jamie Hill, Gary Lawson, Shayne Sincock and Shannon McIlroy

Singles:

Ali Forsyth

Gold

Pairs:

Jamie Hill and Gary Lawson (s)

Silver

Triples:

Shayne Sincock, Shannon McIlroy and Ali Forsyth (s)

Silver

Coaching Team:

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

New Zealand won 1 gold and 2 silver medals

Hong Kong Classic Championship

21-29 November 2009

Hong Kong

Women’s Singles:

Genevieve Baildon

Gold

Men’s Pairs:

Andrew Kelly and Richard Collett (s)

Gold

Women’s Pairs:

Genevieve Baildon and Val Smith (s)

Bronze

Under 18 and Under 25 Trans Tasman Test Series

26-28 February 2010

Birkenhead Bowling Club, Auckland, New Zealand Under 25 Side Men:

Matt Gallop, Andrew Kelly, Mark Watt, Chris Le Lievre and Greg Ruaporo

Australia defeated New Zealand, 2-1

Under 25 Side Women:

Clare McCaul, Misty Arnold, Mandy Boyd, Gemma Collett and Amy Brenton

New Zealand defeated Australia 2-1

Over-all result: NZ drew with Australia, 3 – 3, and win Trans Tasman Trophy on differential Under 18 Side Men:

Ryan Khan and Monte Pawa

New Zealand defeated Australia 2-1

Under 18 Side Women: Emma Le Lievre and Kirsten Griffin New Zealand defeated Australia 2-1

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8 Nation Open Event

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6-10 April 2010

Delhi, India Team:

Ali Forsyth, Richard Collett, Danny Delany, Andrew Todd, Andrew Kelly, Richard Girvan, Val Smith, Manu Timoti, Jan Shirley, Genevieve Baildon, Karen Coombe and Jan Khan

Coaching Team:

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

Women Singles:

Val Smith

Bronze

Men Singles:

Ali Forsyth

Silver

Men Pairs:

Richard Collett and Danny Delany (s)

Gold

Men Triples:

Andrew Todd, Andrew Kelly & Richard Girvan (s)

Silver

New Zealand won 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals

World Cup Singles (Indoor)

22-29 April 2010

Warilla, Australia Men:

Ali Forsyth

Women:

Val Smith

Did not qualify

Beaten in Quarter-Final

Jo Edwards (invited by World Bowls as defending champion)

Winner of Women’s World Cup

World Junior Cup (Indoor)

22-29 April 2010

Warilla, Australia Men:

Andrew Kelly

Winner of Cup

Women:

Genevieve Baildon

Runner-Up

Trans Tasman Test Series

12-13 May 2010

Bargara Bowls Club, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Team:

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

Coaching Team:

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

Men Black Jacks:

Ali Forsyth, Richard Collett, Danny Delany, Andrew Todd, Shannon McIlroy and Richard Girvan

Women Black Jacks:

Val Smith, Manu Timoti, Dale Lang, Genevieve Baildon, Karen Coombe and Jan Khan

Australia defeated New Zealand 4-2

Australia defeated New Zealand, 3 – 3 (on countback)

Over-all result: Australia defeated New Zealand, 7-5, and reclaim the overall Trans Tasman Trophy

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National Events

Bowls NZ Challenge Trophy

4-6 December 2009

Pukekohe, Counties-Manukau Winner:

Northern

National Secondary Schools Championships

13-15 December 2009

Pakuranga Bowling Club, Auckland Boys Singles:

Ryan Khan Forest View High School

Girls Singles:

Mandy Boyd Napier Girls High School

Runner-up:

Monte Pawa Kaitaia College

Runner-up:

Lanah Craik Waitaki Girls High School

Boys Pairs:

Cameron Higgins and Nicholas Tomsett Tauranga Boys College

Girls Pairs:

Julia Hodgson and Kelly Brenton Nayland College

Runner-up:

Josh Boyd and Tu Solomon Kaikoura High School

Runner-up:

Tessa Hocking and Malia Begley Napier Girls High School

Boys Singles Plate:

Daryl Read Opunake High School

Girls Singles Plate:

Charlie Butcher Rotorua Girls High School

Runner-up:

Finn MacElvanna Auckland Grammar

Runner-up:

Carey Jeffries Te Kauwhata College

Boys Pairs Plate:

Bradley Laughton and Corey Sanford Papakura High School

Girls Pairs Plate:

Shandelle Tennant and Sophie Ellis Te Puke High School

Runner-up:

Sam Townsend and Richard Smith Wanganui City College

Runner-up:

Kerry Heffer and Georgia McGee Southland High School

National Open Championships

28 December 2009 - 9 January 2010

Hutt Bowling Club (HQ), Wellington

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Men’s Singles:

Andrew Todd, Cabramatta

Women’s Singles:

Jan Khan, Beckenham

Men’s Pairs:

Danny Delany and Gary Lawson (s) Composite

Women’s Pairs:

Bev Crowe and Noreen Stratford (s) Composite

Men’s Fours:

Clint Carroll, Robbie Bennett, Blake Signal and Alvin Gardiner (s) Composite

Women’s Fours:

Dale Bourke, Dianne Potts, Val Smith and Barbara McGregor(s) United, Nelson

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26-27 March 2010

Northern Bowling Club & Palmerston North Bowling Club, Manawatu Men Division 1:

Stoke, Nelson

Women Division 1:

Alexandra, Central Otago

Men Division 2:

Stokes Valley, Wellington

Women Division 2:

Arawa, Bay of Plenty

National Intercentre Championships

28-29 March 2010

Palmerston North Bowling Club, Manawatu Men’s Open:

Manawatu

Women’s Open:

Waikato

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

2-5 April 2010

Pakuranga Bowling Club, Auckland Men’s Singles:

Scott Evans Onehunga, Auckland

Women’s Singles:

Mandy Boyd Taradale, Hawkes Bay

Runner-up:

Raymond Martin Victoria, Wellington

Runner-up:

Misty Arnold United, Nelson

Men’s Plate:

Robbie Reed Redcliffs, Canterbury

Women’s Plate:

Jacqui Whitburn Glen Eden, Auckland

Runner-up:

Devang Patel Epsom, Auckland

Runner-up:

Letitia Patten Fitzroy, Taranaki

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Our Membership Over 99,850 people participated in bowls during the 2009/2010 season. There were 45,826 members and 54,024 non-member participants.

Income 2009-2010

Over the last year, membership decreased by 6.32% while non member participation increased by 6.28% REGION 1

Membership

Non-member participants

Total

Far North

832

269

1101

Northland

1653

1426

3079

North Harbour

2744

3212

5956

Auckland

5749

17768

23517

Region 1 Total

10978

22675

33653

REGION 2

Membership

Non-member

Total

Counties Manukau

1434

149

1583

Waikato

2250

1890

4140

Thames Valley

1232

515

1747

Bay of Plenty

2730

2697

5427

Region 2 Total

7646

5251

12897

REGION 3

Membership

Non-member

Total

Hawkes Bay

1685

1014

2699

Taranaki

2034

1091

3125

Wanganui

939

415

1354

Manawatu

1200

765

1965

Gisborne East Coast

466

823

1289

Region 3 Total

6324

4108

10432

REGION 4

Membership

Non-member

Total

Kapiti Coast

1605

481

2086

Wairarapa

437

293

730

Wellington

3646

5319

8965

Region 4 Total

5688

6093

11781

REGION 5

Membership

Non-member

Total

Nelson

819

467

1286

Marlborough

619

488

1107

Canterbury

5700

5819

11519

Buller

142

0

142

West Coast

186

256

442

Region 5 Total

7466

7030

14496

REGION 6

Membership

Non-member

Total

South Canterbury

811

544

1355

North Otago

415

118

533

Central Otago

1130

3778

4908

South Otago

403

114

517

Dunedin

3040

2141

5181

Southland

1925

2172

4097

Region 6 Total

7724

8867

16591

NATIONAL TOTALS

Membership

Non-member

Total

2009/10

45826

54024

99850

2008/09

48920

50834

99754

% change

-6.32%

+6.28%

+0.09%

46% 3% 4% 5% 3% 2%

36%

1% 0.1%

Membership Fees ($965,785 = 36%) Grants ($1,248,566 = 46%) Sponsorship ($84,590 = 3%) Commercial Relationships ($111,041 = 4%) Competition Income ($131,834 = 5%) Mates in Bowls ($27,924 = 1%) Regional Talent Dev Squad Fee ($2,156 = 0.1%) Interest ($82,852 = 3%) Sundry ($38.642 = 2%)

n n n n n n n n n

Expenditure 2009-2010 3% 4%

13%

9%

3%

18% 24% 1%

6%

5%

4%

7%

3%

n Administration – salaries and employee expenses ($467,950 = 18%) n Administration – other ($225,736 = 9%) n Governance ($65,922 = 3%) n Marketing and Communication $108,454 = 4%) n Development ($330,086 = 13%) n Coaching ($66,312 = 3%) n High Performance Programme ($593,079 = 24%) n Talent Development ($74,121 = 3%) n Competitions ($182,592 = 7%) n Turf Culture ($100,00 = 4%) n One Bowls One Vision ($135,328 = 5%) n Extraordinary Items ($148,706 = 6%) n Sundry ($35,019 = 1%)

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Financial Report We have audited the financial statements on pages 22 to 28. The financial statements provide information about the past financial performance of the entity and its financial position as at 30 June 2010. This information is stated in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 24.

Board’s Responsibilities The Board is responsible for the preparation of financial statements which comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the entity as at 30 June 2010 and of the results of its operations for the year ended on that date.

Auditors’ Responsibilities It is our responsibility to express an independent opinion on the financial statements presented by the Board and report our opinion to you.

Basis of Opinion An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes assessing: l the significant estimates and judgements made by the Board in the preparation of the financial statements, and l whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the entity’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We conducted our audit in accordance with New Zealand Auditing Standards. We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatements, whether caused by fraud or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements.

We provide accounting services to Bowls New Zealand. We have no other interests in the entity.

Unqualified Opinion We have obtained all the information and explanations that we have required.

In our opinion: l proper accounting records have been kept by the entity as far as appears from our examination of those records; and l the financial statements on pages 22 to 28 – comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and – give a true and fair view of the financial position of Bowls New Zealand as at 30 June 2010 and of the results of its operations for the year ended on that date.

Our audit was completed on 30th July 2010 and our unqualified opinion is expressed as at that date.

PKF ROSS MELVILLE AUDIT Chartered Accountants Auckland

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Statement of Financial Position AS AT 30 JUNE 2010

Note

Accumulated Surpluses Operations Sustainable Reserve Development Reserve World Bowls 2016 Reserve

Group Parent 2010 2009 2010

2009

3 3 3 3

342,601 500,000 500,000 335,000

643,257 500,000 417,000 -

339,068 500,000 500,000 335,000

639,724 500,000 417,000 -

Total Equity

$1,677,601

$1,560,257

$1,674,068

$1,556,724

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

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

105,015 150,000 549,500 135,930 13,000 102,505 24,619 54,954 34,012 37,042 650

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

101,382 150,000 549,500 135,930 13,000 102,505 24,619 54,954 34,012 37,042 -

905,713

1,207,227

903,774

1,202,944

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

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

75,836 118,189 59,960 21,333 376,649 6,288

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

75,836 117,439 59,960 21,333 376,649 6,288

648,559

658,255

650,153

657,505

Working Capital

257,154

548,972

253,621

545,439

5 6

85,447 1,335,000

94,285 917,000

85,447 1,335,000

94,285 917,000

$1,677,601

$1,560,257

$1,674,068

$1,556,724

Non Current Assets Fixed Assets Investments

Dated 30th July 2010

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

John Carter Bowls NZ Inc Chairman The attached notes form part of these financial statements

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Statement of Financial Performance FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

Note

Income 7 Membership Fees Grants 10 Sponsorship 9 Commercial Relationships Competitions Mates in Bowls Regional Development Squad Fees Sundry

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

863,857 1,008,319 101,229 134,434 129,946 28,330 19,543 124,317

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

863,857 1,008,319 101,229 134,434 129,946 28,330 19,543 124,317

Total Income

2,693,390

2,409,975

2,693,390

2,409,975

Expenditure 7 Administration - Salaries & Employee Expenses Administration - Other Governance Marketing & Communication Development Coaching High Performance Programme Talent Development Competitions Turf Culture One Bowls One Vision Judicial Proceedings (Asia Pacific Tournament) Counties Manukau Centre Intervention Impairment Provision – Dorchester debenture 6 Sundry

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

549,751 266,949 97,822 175,407 341,915 60,910 312,852 67,639 234,505 145,000 126,231 - - - 80,628

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

549,751 266,949 97,822 175,407 341,915 60,910 312,852 67,639 234,505 145,000 126,231 71,304

Total Expenditure

2,533,305

2,459,609

2,533,305

2,450,285

Surplus / (Deficit) Before Depreciation

160,085

(49,634)

160,085

(40,310)

Less: Depreciation

(42,741)

(40,675)

(42,741)

(40,675)

Surplus (Deficit) for Year $117,344 $(90,309) $117,344

$(80,985)

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Group Parent 2010 2009 2010

2009

The attached notes form part of these financial statements

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 1

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Reporting Entity Bowls New Zealand Inc is an incorporated society registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.

Preparation Basis These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and comply with applicable financial reporting standards. Bowls New Zealand is not required to adopt the New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards.

Differential Reporting Bowls New Zealand is a qualifying entity within the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Differential Reporting Framework, as it meets the definition of a small entity and is not publicly accountable. The Board have prepared these financial statements having regard to this reporting framework, omitting certain disclosures in accordance with the reporting exemptions available.

Measurement Base The accounting principles recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of income and expenditure and financial position on a historical cost basis are followed by Bowls New Zealand.

Specific Accounting Policies The specific accounting policies which materially affect the measurement of income and expenditure and of financial position have been applied as follows: (a) Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the parent entity and its subsidiary as explained in Note 13. All significant inter-entity transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation. (b) Fixed Assets and Depreciation Fixed assets are shown at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method so as to write off cost over the economic lives of the assets which have been assessed as follows:

Computers and Office Equipment 2.5 to 5 years Leasehold Improvements 6 years

Motor Vehicles 5 years (c) Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at expected realisable value. (d) Interest

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

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

The financial statements have been prepared on a GST exclusive basis. (g) Operating Leases Lease and rental payments made in respect of operating leases are expensed as incurred over the term of the lease. (h) Recognition of Income and Expenditure

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

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

(j)

Investments Investments in funds and debentures are recorded at the amount of the initial investment less capital repayments received and any provision for impairment.

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 2

ESTABLISHMENT AND OBJECTS OF BOWLS NEW ZEALAND

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

NOTE 3

STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN AND COMPONENTS OF EQUITY

Equity movements and components are as follows:

Accumulated Surpluses Opening Balance Current Year Surplus (Deficit) Transfer (to) / from Development Reserve Transfer to World Bowls 2016 Reserve

643,257 117,344 (83,000) (335,000)

650,566 (90,309) 83,000 -

639,724 117,344 (83,000) (335,000)

637,709 (80,985) 83,000 -

Closing Balance

342,601

643,257

339,068

639,724

Operations Sustainable Reserve Opening Balance

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

Closing Balance

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

Development Reserve Opening Balance Transfer from / (to) Accumulated Surpluses

417,000 83,000

500,000 (83,000)

417,000 83,000

500,000 (83,000)

Closing Balance

500,000

417,000

500,000

417,000

World Bowls 2016 Reserve Opening Balance Transfer from Accumulated Surpluses

- 335,000

- -

- 335,000

-

Closing Balance

335,000

-

335,000

-

Total Equity

$1,677,601

$1,560,257

$1,674,068

$1,556,724

Group Parent 2010 2009 2010

2009

As at 30 June 2010, the Board has resolved to recognise Reserves as follows : – Operations Sustainable Reserve of $500,000, sufficient to cover estimated core operating costs for six months.

– Development Reserve of $500,000, to be available for investment in new initiatives associated with growing the participation base or providing best practice tools and training to identified Regions, Clubs and Centres.

– World Bowls 2016 Reserve of $335,000, to be available for expenditure associated with the tournament scheduled to be held in 2016.

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 4

TAXATION STATUS

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

NOTE 5 FIXED ASSETS 2010: Group 2010: Parent Accumulated Net Book Accumulated

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

$377,727

$292,280

$85,447

2009: Group 2009: Parent Accumulated Net Book Accumulated

Cost Depreciation Value Cost Depreciation Computer Hardware and Software 206,523 164,414 42,109 206,523 164,414 Office Furniture & Equipment 80,995 66,129 14,866 80,995 66,129 Motor Vehicles 35,556 6,503 29,053 35,556 6,503 Leasehold Improvements 5,992 205 5,787 5,992 205 Coaching Equipment and Sundry Items 14,763 12,293 2,470 14,763 12,293

Net Book Value 42,109 14,866 29,053 5,787 2,470

$94,285

$343,829

$292,280

$249,544

$85,447

$94,285

$377,727

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

$343,829

$249,544

NOTE 6 INVESTMENTS

Comprised of: Westpac Deposits RaboBank Deposits Bank of New Zealand Deposits Tower Managed Funds Dorchester Debenture

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

445,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 22,000

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

445,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 22,000

$1,335,000

$917,000

$1,335,000

$917,000

Group Parent 2010 2009 2010

2009

Investments totalling $1,335,000 are classified as Non Current Assets, matching the total of the Reserves as itemised in Note 3. Deposit components have a range of maturity dates. It is expected that certain deposits with maturity dates falling in the next 12 months will be reinvested upon maturity.

Tower Managed Funds The Board has received no guidance from Tower as to when the $104,496 balance of the MortgagePlus investment will be realised or whether it will be realised in full. In light of this, and the fact that substantial repayments have been received to date, the Board has recorded the MortgagePlus investment as $54,496 Current Asset and $50,000 Non-Current Asset. The actual realisation may differ from this classification.

Dorchester Debenture On 30 June 2010 the debenture holders, note holders, and shareholders of Dorchester approved Capital Reconstruction Plan (“the Plan”) as proposed by the Dorchester directors. The Plan is subject to one condition which has yet to be fulfilled, but this is expected to be approved.

The Board has assessed the $17,000 carrying value of the Dorchester debenture based on the lower end of the value range estimated by PricewaterhouseCoopers in their Independent Expert’s Report for the Plan dated 8 June 2010. This assessment resulted in the recording of an $8,000 impairment provision as at 30 June 2010. The debenture has been classified as a Non-Current Asset to reflect the uncertain timing of the realisation of the investment.

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Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 7

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE DISCLOSURES

The surplus /(deficit) for the year is after debiting (crediting) the following items:

Interest Income Rental and operating lease expenses Auditor fees - auditing services Auditor fees – accounting assistance Auditor fees – CMB Intervention

Group Parent 2010 2009 2010 (82,852) 68,911 17,720 6,750 27,900

NOTE 8 DEPRECIATION

(104,670) 67,704 15,930 8,867 -

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

2009

(104,670) 67,704 15,430 5,917 -

Group Parent 2010 2009 2010

2009

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

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

25,654 6,461 6,503 205 1,852

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

25,654 6,461 6,503 205 1,852

$42,741

$40,675

$42,741

$40,675

NOTE 9

SPONSORSHIP

During the year the following entities sponsored Bowls New Zealand Incorporated: Tower Insurance Kia Kaha Brittain Wynyard (Henselite)

NOTE 10 GRANTS

Hyundai Motors NZ Ltd Millennium Hotels and Resorts Ricoh

Group Parent 2010 2009 2010

2009

SPARC NZ Community Trust Lion Foundation Community Trust of Otago Hutt City Council Greater Auckland Coaching Unit Halberg Trust Pub Charity Southern Trust

903,994 260,410 52,133 25,000 5,000 1,100 929 - -

748,762 152,893 73,667 25,000 - - - 5,000 2,997

903,994 260,410 52,133 25,000 5,000 1,100 929 - -

748,762 152,893 73,667 25,000 5,000 2,997

$1,248,566

$1,008,319

$1,248,566

$1,008,319

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Financial Report BOWLS NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 11

TOWER BOWLS DEVELOPMENT FUND

PARENT AND GROUP

2010

2009

Opening Balance Plus: Allocation of commissions received from Tower Insurance ` Less: Expenditure from Fund

59,960 54,460 (9,823)

65,175 41,762 (46,977)

Closing Balance $104,597

$59,960

NOTE 12

OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

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

2010

2009

62,733 242,386

70,869 235,257

$305,119

$306,126

NOTE 13

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

In December 2000 Bowls New Zealand Inc. arranged for the incorporation of a company, Bowls Events NZ Limited, to manage and operate World Bowls 2008 and other bowling events. Bowls New Zealand Inc. owns all of the shares in this company. There is no paid up capital or investment in the subsidiary company.

Bowls Events NZ Limited staged the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships in January 2007 and the World Bowls Championships in January 2008, both in Christchurch. The subsidiary generated surplus funds from its events and in June 2008 paid a grant of $335,000 to Bowls New Zealand Inc, which is now recognised in a separate reserve account (refer to Note 3).

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Our Funding Partners Bowls NZ is appreciative for the generosity and support extended by our funding partners Sport and Recreation New Zealand, The New Zealand Community Trust, The Lion Foundation and The Otago Community Trust.

Their direct investment into the sport of bowls enables Bowls NZ to deliver on its mission “bowls is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders now and into the future.”

SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) is dedicated to getting New Zealanders enjoying and excelling through sport and recreation. By creating a sport and recreation environment where more New Zealanders participate, support, and win, SPARC seeks to achieve their vision which is; “Everyone. Every day. Enjoying and excelling through sport and recreation.”

Through our own commitment to increasing participation numbers in bowls, adoption of a No Exceptions policy, One Bowls: One Vision, and by winning consistently at an elite level, we are able to assist SPARC to deliver on their vision.

SPARC is an integral partner to the sport of bowls having invested funds and resources into our development initiatives such as the Mates-In-Bowls programme, coaching programmes, high performance programme and organizational capability such as the One Bowls: One Vision project.

Through the New Zealand Academy of Sport, our high performance programme has been enhanced by the ability to access personnel and resources in the sport science areas and athlete support services, as well as personal development for our high performance coaches. The contribution made by the Academy is a critical success factor to the continuing success of the Black Jacks.

We are truly grateful to SPARC for helping us to move towards our vision and in particular acknowledge the personal assistance give to us by Sarah Dunning (Relationship Manager), Glenn Lucas (Senior Adviser – Capability) and John Tulloch (past Communications Manager).

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is excited to make a difference to sporting organisations all across the country. Every year, NZCT gives millions of dollars in grants to thousands of applicants from a huge range of sporting groups from rugby and netball, to kayaking and lawn bowls. While sport is the primary focus of NZCT, they also provide funds for charitable purposes such as rescue and life-saving services, education, health, the arts, cultural and community groups.

NZCT recognises the positive contribution that Bowls New Zealand makes to its bowls fraternity and the wider community. Accordingly, NZCT has invested in Bowls New Zealand’s National Secondary Schools Championship, funding of the Community Development Officers for regions 3, 4, and 5 and the Bowls Talk club newsletter.

Bowls New Zealand would like to acknowledge the significant contribution NZCT has made to the sport of bowls in the past year and thank them for their continued investment.

The Lion Foundation has provided over $500million of funding over 22 years of philanthropy in New Zealand. Funds are available for any charitable, philanthropic or cultural purpose that benefits the community. The Lion Foundation funds projects that are both very large and very small, their goal is to help Kiwis make a difference in their communities. Approximately 90% of profits are returned to benefit the local community from which they were generated. The remaining 10% of funds are used to support national initiatives and organisations that deliver activities and programmes back into communities across the country.

In this past year, the Lion Foundation invested in the sport of bowls as the naming sponsor of the Lion Foundation National Interclub and the Lion Foundation National Intercentre Championships held in Palmerston North. The Foundation also contributes funds towards the salaries for the Community Development Officers in Region 1 and Region 2. Bowls New Zealand appreciates and acknowledges the Lion Foundation’s committed and continued support of bowls.

The Otago Community Trust supports, encourages, and enhances Otago communities by responsibly managing and sharing their entrusted resources. The Otago Community Trust has been in existence for two decades and covers much of the southern half of the South Island, extending from Milford Sound on the West Coast, to Dunedin on the East Coast. As part of their objective to provide positive balanced support to the people of Otago, The Community Trust of Otago partially fund the salary for the Region 6 Community Development Officer. We are grateful for their investment.

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

OUR PRINCIPAL SPONSOR TOWER Insurance As our principal sponsor, TOWER Insurance has been a committed supporter of bowls since 1991 and they have invested a significant amount of funds into bowls at all levels of the sport. The commitment shown by TOWER has been instrumental in helping us to grow and develop the sport. TOWER’s focus has always been to support bowlers, clubs and the national organisation, and commissions earned through various TOWER bowls policies are reinvested back into the sport through channels, such as the TOWER Bowls Development Fund.

The TOWER Bowls Development Fund is available to all bowling clubs who need financial support in the development and implementation of bowls initiatives that attract new participants to the sport, as well as initiatives that improve the skill levels of the Club Executive and volunteers. This fund has been used for promoting programmes to increase participation and club facility use, such as MIB and Christmas Bowls. This year, together we are in progress of implementing an intensive communication plan that will instigate relationships where clubs will work closer with TOWER. In the past year, TOWER was naming rights sponsor of the 2008-2009 TOWER Club of the Year award, funded the TOWER Bowls Development Fund and continued their financial investment into the development of the sport of bowls.

We look forward to continuing our longest partnership and thank TOWER for their substantial support.

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS HYUNDAI MOTORS NEW ZEALAND LTD The strong relationship between Bowls NZ and major sponsor Hyundai NZ is now well into its fourth year and is continuing to gain momentum. The strength of this partnership is at local level where many of Hyundai’s independently owned dealerships have seen significant benefits by aligning closely with local bowling clubs.

Hyundai’s enthusiastic support has included sign-written vehicles provided to our team of Community Development Officers and our National Coach. Hyundai is also the naming rights sponsors of our most prestigious annual event, the 2009-2010 Hyundai National Open Championships. Local dealership involvement was very important with Brendan Foot Hyundai, providing resource and personnel at the event. This year, the ‘Hyundai Drive Challenge’ saw one lucky bowler win a Hyundai Santa Fe for a Classic Kiwi weekend escape.

Hyundai offers every bowls member specially priced $25 WOF’s for their own vehicles and a generous club incentive for Hyundai vehicle purchases whereby $250 is granted to the purchaser’s club. For all new Hyundai vehicle sales, an additional $250 is invested into the sport of bowls. Thank you Hyundai for your generous support.

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KIA KAHA Kia Kaha is a valued partner and is the apparel brand behind our national team, the Black Jacks. Our national teams have worn the unique Kia Kaha designed clothing, on their path to international success. 2010 brings the relationship to a close. We thank Kia Kaha for their support during this time.

MILLENNIUM HOTELS & RESORTS Bowls NZ partnership with the Millennium Hotels and Resorts group has been in existence since 2003.

The group encompasses the Millennium, Kingsgate and Copthorne accommodation brands. Millennium’s comprehensive group of hotels ensures that our bowlers hotel needs can be met to suit all budgets and locations.

As Bowls NZ’s preferred hotel supplier, Millennium offer special rates and packages to bowls members throughout the year and the country. Millennium has supported our transition to electronic communication through prizes for subscribers to Upshot – the Official eMagazine of Bowls NZ. With National events in Palmerston North, Millennium assists by keeping the accommodation costs to a minimum, enabling Bowls NZ to focus on providing a successful event. Millennium support Bowls NZ through financial and in-kind contributions for which we are extremely grateful.

RICOH Administrative processes are extremely important in ensuring that all Bowls NZ events are executed professionally. Ricoh have continued to supply photocopiers and faxes for all Bowls NZ hosted events ensuring that administration costs are minimised and that all office requirements can be efficiently met. Bowls NZ are glad to be able to produce high quality programmes and printed material in house, for our national events with the use of a Ricoh office photocopier. In 2010, Ricoh donated $250,000 worth of printers, to support the operation of clubs and centres New Zealand wide. We thank Ricoh for their continued support.

BRITTAIN WYNYARD Brittain Wynyard is a leading supplier of sporting brands and through the Henselite brand has provided in-kind sponsorship to Bowls NZ. Henselite bowls and apparel have been used to drive email registrations for Upshot. The continued support shown by Brittain Wynyard is greatly appreciated.

Our Preferred Suppliers SENTRA Sentra have provided Bowls NZ’s print and design solution since 2007. Sentra and their in-house design company ‘The Worx’, have assisted Bowls NZ to produce professional publications and promotional material, as well as develop the various Bowls NZ brands such as; Mates In Bowls, Squad6, Have a Go and Christmas Bowls. The Annual Report, Upshot and Mates In Bowls postcards, are excellent examples of high quality design and print, provided by Sentra. Thanks to Sentra for your assistance and support.

PHOTOARTS Bowls NZ is proud to be associated with PhotoArts as our preferred signage supplier.

Signage has been produced for Mates In Bowls, Christmas Bowls, Have A Go Day and national events. We would like to thank PhotoArts for their support.

XERO Xero have an easy accounting package available that is great for bowling clubs. Xero enables club volunteers to spend more time playing bowls and less time doing the ‘bookwork’. As part of their support for bowls, Xero has offered a special discounted rate for all bowling clubs. Thank you Xero.

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