Bowls Plus June/July 2019

LAWN BOWLING AND LIFESTYLE June/July 2019 | Volume 9 Issue 3

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IN THIS ISSUE Phil Bushby Shield

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Families on the green

P8

Quick facts on Prostate Cancer

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Queensland cops reign supreme

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How Lucas continues to thrive in bowls

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P7s continue to wow the crowds

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How to attract more bowlers to your club

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Maroon arm bowlers

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The first UBC takes off with a bang

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Australian Nationals set to take off next year

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on the cover Families on the Green - Steve Sullivan & Simon McDonald, see p8

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Superstar Talent shows off at Phil Bushby Shield With sides featuring some of Australia’s best bowlers, this year’s Phil Bushby Shield drew a crowd.

Played in honour of one of NSW’s first ever professional bowls players, the shield was played at Windang Bowls Club in the beginning of March.

The competition is a part of the Illawarra and Zone 16’s trials for selectors to choose a team for the state competition. Chairman of Selectors Terry Seaton said it’s always a difficult task with sides featuring national players like Jesse Nornonha and Corey Wedlock.

“From juniors to the open side we’ve got so much talent here, it’s too hard to pick an open side,” he said.

“It’s a magnificent problem to have.”

The format of the shield event was originally a “suburb against suburb” match in a North vs South challenge, but has since shifted to an opens versus seniors tournament. But because age proves no barrier in bowls, it always comes down to the skill of the bowler.

A magnificent weekend of bowls saw the open side take the win overall with the Jesse Nornoha captained opens winning 88-74 over Geoff McGilvray’s seniors.

A day that Terry described as wonderful with good competition, there is one particular moment that he remembered where the Corey Wedlock skipped team faced Brian Harriot’s.

“Down 15-20, Corey (Wedlock) played an absolute bomb to pick up five in the last end to tie the game,” he said.

No longer just a completion to ignite suburban rivalries, Terry said that the Phil Bushby Shield helps show the strength of the zone.

About Phil Bushby A trailblazer in lawn bowls, Phil Bushby was among the first to make a living out of the sport, combining a bowls secretary job, coaching and journalism. An Australian and NSW representative, he was inducted into the Bowls NSW Hall of Fame in 2016. His name and legacy lives on with the annual Phil Bushby Shield played in his native Illawarra.

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Geoff McGillvray (runner-up) and winner Jesse Noronha

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Families

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By Justin Sayson

Not many sports allow you to play with and compete against your parents.

For the step-dad/step-son combo of Steve Sullivan and Simon McDonald and the mother-daughter pairing of Heather and Missy Witts, their familial bond has only grown stronger playing bowls.

Steve Sullivan and Simon McDonald With over 60 years of bowls experience between them, Steve and Simon have combined for many wins over the years. Their time together on the green has only ever brought good things.

In his career, Steve has played at state level and Simon who has watched him since he was a teenager says that being able to play with a bowler of that calibre has been massive to him.

“He’s made an impact on me as a stepfather and a bowler,” Simon says.

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that makes our relationship stronger.”

Having recently won the Warrnambool Classic Pairs, Steve (Queenscliff Bowls Club) and Simon (Lara Bowls Club) value the few times a year they get to play together. Playing at different clubs makes the time they play bowls something to enjoy.

“It feels special, it’s something we talk about a lot and we’ve got that connection,” he says.

“On the green, you don’t need to pump yourself up because you know each other well.”

Bowls is a sport that is readily accessible for all fitness levels and ages, and both pairs agree that they hope to play together for a long time coming.

“We’re not going to stop now, it’s something you can do for years to come,” Simon says.

Heather and Missy Witts For years, Heather left the domain of bowls to her husband while they were both spending time running a business together. Since retiring, she’s picked up the sport and discovered a new side to herself and, to the chagrin of her husband, may even be becoming better than him.

“It’s unbelievable, I never thought I was so competitive,” she says.

Missy has only played for a few years longer but says that her competitive spirit is definitely something she’s

inherited. They have played both together and against each other and their closeness has allowed for a bit of sabotage generally not accepted on the green.

“She’s a bit cheeky,” Missy says.

“Knocking me off the jack and calling me ‘nana’!”.

Heather plays at Nelson Bay Bowls Club while Missy plays at Soldiers Point, so they love any chance they get to share the green. The duo will soon be playing in a fours tournament together and say they are really looking forward to teaming up once again.

“It’s always a highlight for me and I feel very privileged to be able to play with my daughter,” Heather says.

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Over 200,000 Australian men are living after a diagnosis with prostate cancer #GetChecked

MYTH 1

BUSTED ONLY OLD BLOKES GET PROSTATE CANCER

MYTH 2

Age and risk of developing prostate cancer are related.

However, there are other factors like genetics, family history, diet and lifestyle that can play a role. If you are a man over 50 (or 40 with a family history of prostate cancer) talk to your doctor about your prostate health.

BUSTED MEN DON’T DIE OF PROSTATE CANCER

MYTH 3

Whilst approximately 95% of people diagnosed with prostate cancer survive for at least 5 years, around 3,500 Aussie men still die of prostate cancer annually.

Prostate cancer is estimated to be the 2nd most common cause of death from cancer in Australian men.

If diagnosed early, the chances of a cure are higher.

BUSTED ALL PROSTATE CANCERS ARE THE SAME

CONVERSATIONS CAN SAVE LIVES If you are a man over 50 (or 40 with a family history) please talk to your GP about your prostate health. pcfa.org.au/getchecked

Research has shown that there are 29 types of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can be indolent, harmless or of an aggressive nature. It can be contained within the prostate gland, spread to adjacent organs or to other parts of the body. Therefore, treatment for each of these cancers is different. For best outcomes, speak to your doctor about your diagnosis and prostate cancer treatment choices.

Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms, if you have any concerns, book an appointment with your doctor today.

1 in 7 Australian men will be affected by prostate cancer #GetChecked

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A Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) is no longer the recommended first line test for prostate cancer. If you decide to get tested, then it is likely to be a simple blood test known as PSA test. If PSA is elevated, your GP will recommend other tests to confirm a diagnosis of prostate cancer such as a biopsy and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

BUSTED IF MY PSA IS HIGH THIS MEANS I HAVE PROSTATE CANCER

MYTH 6

A PSA test is not a cancer test. Prostate Specific Androgen is a protein produced by the prostate.

When there is a problem with the prostate, more PSA is released in the body, and a PSA test is used to detect PSA levels in the blood. Higher than normal levels can be an indication of other medical conditions, such as an enlarged prostate or an infection in the prostate.

BUSTED IF I AM DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER, I MUST HAVE MY PROSTATE REMOVED

CONVERSATIONS CAN SAVE LIVES If you are a man over 50 (or 40 with a family history) please talk to your GP about your prostate health. pcfa.org.au/getchecked

Surgery is only one of the treatment options available for localised prostate cancer. Knowledge is power.

Your specialist will talk with you about your treatment options, based on your individual diagnosis. If not sure, get a second opinion. Getting a second opinion enables you to learn more about your cancer type and make the best-informed decisions about treatment.

Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms, if you have any concerns, book an appointment with your doctor today.

From the

Green

ACT had the perfect lead up to the Australian Sides Championships taking back the Territory Shields from the Northern Territory. Big wins for both women and men’s sides, with final total scores being 73-39 for the women and 76-30 to the men.

Time to say goodbye Two much-loved members of the Jackaroos family have retired. BCiB Australia Jackaroos 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalists Joshua Thornton and Ken Hanson have individually made the decision to call time on their Australian representative careers.

Both bowlers, along with Tony Bonnell, won the hearts of the Australian public following their para-triples gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, with Hanson subsequently crowned Colac Sportsperson of the Year for his match-winning efforts.

National Coach Steve Glasson thanked Thornton and Hanson for their contribution to representing Australia at the highest level.

Source: Bowls Australia

Congratulations to the new U18 Queensland State Squad Back Row (L-R): Hannah Ogden (Burnett), Zayah Morgan (Enoggera), Caysee Wilson (Kawana), Kira Bourke (Tweed Heads), Carl Flegler (Enoggera), Brad Flegler (Enoggera), Shane Rideout (Monto) Front Row (L-R): Breanna Pegg (Burnett), Olivia Rothwell (Enoggera), Chloe Runge (Glasshouse), Syarra Blain (Victoria Point), John Hammond (Roma), Kane Nelson (Belmont Services), Nick Cahill (Bargara), Jake Rynne (North Toowoomba) Absent: Ty Jesberg (Longreach) Source: Bowls Australia

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Queensland team at the Australian Police Bowls Championship

Australian Police Bowls Championship

Queensland brings it home

By Adam Taylor

For the first time in more than 15 years, the Queensland Police Bowls squad brought home some silverware. The 61st Australian Police Bowls Championship was held at Busselton Bowling Club in Western Australia from April, 4-11.

The highlight for the state was the all Queensland pairs final, the first in competition history, which guaranteed a Queensland win.

Neville Ingram (Noorla Bowls Club, Ingham) and Adam Taylor (Paradise Point) defeated fellow statesmen Bob Watt and Russell Harber (playing his 30th carnival) 27-14. Neville Ingram, by far Queensland’s best player during the carnival, along with his fours team of Darren Taylor, Bob Blucher and Red Edwards managed to make it to the semifinals before falling to a robust Victorian team skipped by Trevor Melotte on the last bowl.

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In the sides event, played in pennant style (with five teams of fours rather than three) the Queensland team, a mix of currently serving and retired men and women, started promisingly on the club’s slick greens, defeating Hong Kong in its initial sides match. However, they soon found the going got a little tougher, going down narrowly to South Australia and hosts Western Australia and being convincingly beaten by NSW and eventual winners Victoria.

Another highlight of the event was the performance of new recruits Aldo Cunial from Paradise Point and Tony ‘The Gun from Mackay’ Gibson.

The next Australian Police Championships will be held at Tuncurry NSW in April 2020, with Queensland set to host the event again in 2022. Any club interested in hosting the event in 2022,

Winners Neville Ingram (Noorla Bowls Club, Ingham) & Adam Taylor (Paradise Point)

which attracts over 120 bowlers plus partners and supporters is encouraged to contact the Queensland Police Bowls Club at adam.brb4@bigpond.com.

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Summer Nines Camaraderie and sportsmanship was at its best at the Nerang Summer Nines on April, 6-7 at McKenzie Park Bowls Club. The two days at the Nines couldn’t have been anymore different with rain slowing down the first day and the sun out for the next. The finals saw a rematch from years prior with Woongoolba playing against Mudgeeraba. Last time these two teams met Mudgeeraba came out winners. History repeated itself once more, with Mudgeeraba proving to be too good winning 75-50 after 70 ends. The event was live streamed over the two days by the GCTDBA. Images: Bobbie Craven

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BOWLER DEFEATS

By Justin Sayson

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How the bowling community makes a difference There was no guarantee that Lucas Protopapas would be able to walk after being born with diplegic cerebral palsy, a form of cerebral palsy marked by tense muscles and spasms. Leg muscles in particular tend to be extremely tight, and over time, this causes joints to stiffen, reducing the range of motion.

As he grew, Lucas needed multiple surgeries to stretch his muscles and restructure his feet, followed by physical therapy to strengthen them.

An avid sports fan, and a proud Essendon supporter, he was always keen to get out and be active. When he was introduced to lawn bowls, he found a sport he could truly compete in.

Lucas was just nine-years-old when his grandparents, Marion and Reg Stacker introduced him to bowls at Heatherdale Bowls Club.

After picking up that first bowl, he never wanted to stop.

“I think the longest break I’ve taken was a week off when we went to Fiji,” he says.

“If I’m not bowling, I’m working in the sport as well.”

Now 23-years-old, Lucas has gathered enough accolades that would make any bowler proud. Winning Pairs Gold with Josh Barry at the 2014 Cerebral Palsy Games has been the defining moment in his career so far. The duo travelled to London with money they raised themselves to compete in the Games.

“To win the pairs was a dream come true,” Lucas says.

After returning to Australia he went on to win the 2015 MultiDisability Lawn Bowls National Championships (Multibowl) Singles Gold. While major championships have eluded him since, his work coaching bowls players both young and old keeps his passion alive.

“It doesn’t matter if you have a physical, intellectual or blindness disability, bowls is inclusive and it’s a sport for anyone,” he says.

While both Lucas and his mum Carol have the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in their sight, Carol remains thankful for the immeasurable impact that bowls has had on her son’s life.

In his formative years, the patience and willingness of members of the club to teach Lucas allowed him to develop his game.

“He’s grown with bowls and it’s the people at the club who have made the difference for him,” Carol says.

“Every time he had an operation, his coach would help him adjust his shot,” she says.

“My Dad and I were determined he would walk and he has blossomed in so many amazing ways - I get tongued tied and emotional when thinking back.”

“The sport of bowls is for anyone and it’s given him a beautiful life.”

With their grandparents, parents and Lucas playing, perhaps the only people in the family who would rather see some time off the green is Lucas’s sisters.

“My sisters find it a bit of frustrating when we’re not doing family stuff since we’re on the green so much,” Lucas says.

“Well, as long as we’re picking up the prize money they can spend it,” he chuckled.

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Kids take to holiday program at Deer Park with gusto

The storm of little feet on the synthetic green was a welcome sound at Deer Park Bowls Club. For their first ever school holiday program, the club welcomed nearly 50 children who signed up to learn bowls. The program is focused on giving younger kids something do in the holidays, with ages running from five to nine-years-old.

Bowls Manager and coach James “The Warden” Laverty, organised the event and says they’ve already made space in the calendar to run it again in the next school holidays.

Previously, having older primary and high school students at the bowls club produced more stress than success, which prompted the shift to a younger age bracket. Laverty said that this change is a “big picture” move.

“We’re getting good rapport with parents and kids, its a long term plan to introduce parents and kids to bowls,” he said.

“It’s just another pathway to get more involvement in the game.”

Atherton students rave over bowls Atherton State High School and Atherton Bowls Club have a partnership program that has been running between Atherton State High School year 10 HPE and Atherton Bowls Club for over six years.

Their classes are a mix of theory and practical and Head of HPE at Atherton State High School Jess Porter said both the students and herself enjoyed the experience very much.

“This has been my first experience taking year 10 HPX class for the lawn bowls curriculum unit and it has been an extremely valuable learning experience for myself and the students,” she said.

Started by former club President Clive Lenister, the program plants a seed in the students which hopes will grow them into becoming fullyfledged bowls players.

“These skills may not be used in the near future but will stay in their memory bank for, hopefully, later years,” Clive said.

The students at Atherton have loved the program; despite their initial reservation many are now raving about how much they enjoyed it and thanking club coach Mal Mackney for his great teaching and dedication.

“Year 10 Lawn Bowls has been an amazing experience so far, I never really expected this sport to be as fun as it is,” student Kahla said.

“Mal has not only taught us how to play lawn bowls, but also about teamwork, encouragement, good sportsmanship and confidence.”

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JONATHAN YOUNG CFA® CHARTERHOLDER, CA, BCOM, GRAD DIP ACCOUNTING, DIPFP, SMSF SPECIALIST ADVISOR

Getting the most out of your super in uncertain times Campaigning for the recent federal elections resulted in much debate, often heated, about how the superannuation system will operate and be taxed going forward. In particular, opportunities to make contributions to super and the abolishment of refunds of excess franking credits in SelfManaged Super Funds (SMSFs) have the Coalition and Labor each taking very different views on the issues.

Through all of this debate and uncertainty however, one valuable superannuation contribution opportunity continues to be supported by both the major political parties: the “downsizer contribution”. Why? The answer is simple. Apart from obviously bolstering superannuation balances and thereby providing an increase in superannuation pension payments, all parties recognise the potential it has to help improve housing affordability, a crucial issue in our increasingly crowded cities. This means that the downsizer contribution will remain a valuable opportunity for people looking to maximise their super.

What is the downsizer contribution?

From 1 July 2018, Australians aged 65 years or older are able to make a tax-free contribution to their super of up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale of their home.

What are the benefits of making a downsizer contribution?

You can top up your super balance

If you haven’t had the opportunity to save enough funds for retirement, the downsizer contribution provides a great opportunity to top up your super balance.

No work test or age limits apply to downsizer contributions If you are aged 65 to 74 and want to make voluntary contributions to super, you need to satisfy a work test while people aged 75 and over are generally ineligible to make any voluntary contributions to their super. This does not apply to downsizer contributions.

Annual contributions caps do not apply The downsizer contributions can be made in addition to any concessional and non-concessional super contributions you may be eligible to make.

Currently you can make concessional and non-concessional contributions to super of $25,000 and $100,000 a year respectively and in certain instances you can also carry forward any unused contributions from previous years.

Downsizer contributions aren’t subject to the $1.6m total super balance restriction If your total super balance was more than $1.6 million as at 30 June of the previous financial year, you cannot make any further nonconcessional contributions into your super. This rule does not apply to the downsizer contribution.

You don’t actually have to downsize If you have excess cash, the downsizer contribution could help you get this cash into your super and use the proceeds from the sale of your home to fund the purchase of a new home of your choice.

It’s available to both members of a couple Both members of a couple can take advantage of the downsizer contribution opportunity. This means a couple could contribute up to $600,000 towards their super.

What do you need to be aware of?

1. You need to be aged 65 or over to make a downsizer contribution.

2. You need to have owned the property being sold for at least 10 years and it has to have been the main residence of you or your spouse at some point in time.

3. The property sold must be in Australia and it cannot be a caravan, mobile home or houseboat.

4. You have 90 days to make a downsizer contribution once you have received the sale proceeds.

5. The downsizer contribution can only be used once.

6. The maximum amount of super that can be transferred to a tax-free pension account is $1.6m.

7. It may impact your eligibility for an Age Pension as Centrelink has no means test exemption for making downsizer contributions.

8. You will need to take into account the property related costs of downsizing in making your decision.

Professional advice should be sought to ensure this strategy is right for your circumstances. To find out more, please contact Professional Wealth Services on 02 9455 0665 or simply visit our website www.pws.net.au for further information about us.

General advice disclaimer: The information provided in this article is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information in this article you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs and seek personal financial advice prior to acting on this information.

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Over 60s Winners Musgrave Hill

Div 3 Winners Tweed Heads

10 Years of QLD7s and still going strong

By Bob Proctor

2019 saw Q7s-Qld celebrate 10 years of what has evolved into the richest competition in Australia, with the total prize money a whopping $180,000.

Starting with just 34 competing teams in its inaugural year; the Q7s-Qld now has to 260 teams from 92 clubs and over 2600 players. Bowlers hail from from Tweed Heads to Tewantin; west to Chinchilla; east to McLeay Island and every club in between.

The finals this year were held at Musgrave Hill Bowls Club over two weekends. Clubs from all over the participation area were represented, with some of the distant Clubs having to return on the second weekend.

This year saw the first live-streaming video feed of the Division 1 and Division 1 60+ finals. Live videos were streamed through the Bowls Queensland; Lawn Bowling Australia

and Q7s-Qld Facebook pages. We intend to continue with live-streaming for future Q7s-Qld. Salisbury and Musgrave Hill battled it out for the $8,000 Division 1 60+ winner’s prize. The successful Club was Salisbury. Kallangur and Enoggera fought out the prestigious Division 1 final with Kallangur claiming $8,000 for their endeavours on the green.

Results for divisions 2-6:

Division 3 Tweed Heads defeated Wynnum.

Division 5 McKenzie Park defeated Bramble Bay.

Division 2 Southport defeated Pacific Paradise.

Division 4 Carina defeated Mt Gravatt.

Division 6 Musgrave Hill defeated McLeay Island.

A special mention must go to the management, staff and members of Musgrave Hill who were excellent and helped us create some Q7s-Qld 10th anniversary memories. Thank you.

Div 3 Winners Tweed Heads

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Keven Craig

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The Finals Series Morning Session

HOW TO ATTRACT MORE PEOPLE TO YOUR CLUB Whether you are running a sporting club or a business, one of the key areas to growth is attracting more people. While it may sound easy, this is one of the areas most businesses struggle with.

Of course, there are solutions to this problem but before we delve into finding these, let’s have a look why this is such a struggle.

Let’s look at bowling as a business. Today, as consumers, we have more choice than ever.

We have gone from the only exercise available being at the local sport club, to 24-hour gyms and large sporting complexes, all offering an array of exercise options. We have now become a society that is rapidly becoming disconnected.

Our small communities where we knew everyone, have become sprawling towns, cities where most of us hardly even know our immediate neighbours!

As people we want convenience, we have higher expectations, we are stressed out, burnt out. If we get married at all, we are getting married later and we spend more hours at the office and in traffic than ever before.

We have a lack of money, time and freedom.

what business you are in. Whether you are recruiting for sporting members or customers, you are in the business of people.

Secondly, you are there to fill a gap. The gap of belonging.

Rob works in my office, he is in his 30s.

He found his love of bowling at the age of 10. I asked him why he liked playing bowls so much that he took every Wednesday off work to play. He told me he just loved being part of something and then explained that his club was community focused. It has elderly and active retirees, but it is now evolving to include a much wider market. His club is very active in recruiting, knowing it is their future survival. Rob may be part of a bowling club, but to him he is part of something so much bigger.

Your challenge in any business is to make your new recruits feel this way right from their very first point of connection.

If you are struggling to get new people, you must have a look at any resistance against welcoming people in, the new.

The truth is, some smaller businesses and their teams may be cliquey and resistant to change, which is fine for the members or customers who already belong, but not for growth.

No wonder it is more difficult for people to Next is to get clear on this question - is find us and choose us than ever before. it that you are having difficulty bringing new people in, or are you having difficulty Added to this, committee members or retaining them (having them return for a business owners often feel they don’t second time) or both? Attracting people have the energy, skills, time or motivation and retaining them both use completely to deal with attracting more people to different business strategies. their club. They didn’t sign up for all this business type stuff, this wasn’t their So, once we have clarity that we have passion or the reason they started out in no obstacles in our way and nothing to the first place. detract customers, then it is recruitment time! Time to take action. Time to let So, how can you deal with change? people know why they should choose you.

Firstly, understand it doesn’t matter

When you are on your recruitment drive, remember that you are not recruiting people to play bowls!

You are recruiting people to: •

Enjoy the community based spirit

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Belong, which has beneficial results for improved mental health

•

Have fun whilst they exercise

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Relax, socialise and be involved in a club environment.

How to start your recruitment drive 1. Think about where your potential new members will come from.

If you would like to bring younger members in - then start a recruitment drive at the local schools.

2. Create a flyer, and ask for a spot in to the school newsletter.

3. Make a strong offer. It could be something like a community open day, free trial or free bowling lesson for either an individual or for a class, or offer to start a kids’ pennant team.

If you would like to begin an online committee focus team with other clubs around Australia to discuss business strategies, then please contact me to register your interest.

Giveaway for Bowls Plus readers Free growth session!

Mention this magazine and receive a 1-hour complimentary business growth session in June or July (limited to the first five business owners to book).

Contact Annette at 03 9533 0055 to claim your spot!

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Outcomes Business Group offers both one-on-one and group coaching. You can contact them for information at 03 9533 0055 or visit outcomesbusinessgroup.com.au Annette Gomez is a Business Coach and Mentor with Outcomes Business Group.

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Member for Bonnie, Sam O’Conner rolling the opener

2019 Queensland State Arm Bowling Singles Gold Medal winner David Johnson with BQ’s Ron Somerville (left) & MABA President Cheryl Hutchinson (right)

MABA Vice-President Peter Hutchinson with MABA Patron and Gold Coast City Councillor Dawn Critchlow

The second Queensland State Arm Bowling Championships at Musgrave Hill Bowls Club on April, 27 attracted 62 entrants and provided some unexpected results in both the singles and pairs. The eight sectional pairs winners saw Leon Dwyer and John McGahan overcome Vicki and Alan Cameron 32-9; David Johnson and Alan Eversham move past Royal Brockie and John Thompson 26-12; Marinus De Kleyn and Jeff Twist defeat Mike Bramley and Gordon Wood 23-18 and Roger Goodridge and Ron Schofield ease past Lynn Gilbert and Col Kingham.

In the semi-finals, Dwyer and McGahan had a hard-fought win over Johnson and Eversham 20-16, as De Kleyn and Twist brushed aside Goodridge and Schofield 25-14. The final ebbed and flowed, keeping the crowd on their toes as De Kleyn and Twist took control only to find Dwyer and McGahan refused to lay down. The tense finish could have gone either way but De Kleyn and Twist held their nerve to win the gold 16-14. In the playoff for bronze, Goodridge and Schofield dominated from the outset, overcoming Johnson and Eversham 25-13.

Like the pairs, a blind draw in the singles caused early favourites to clash in sectional play and the round of 16. The quarter-finals saw Terry McFadden defeat Roger Goodridge 21-16; Ron Schofield defeat Alan Arnold 21-7; Leon Dwyer defeat Michael Franjic 21-16 and David Johnson defeat Vicki Cameron 21-17. In the semi-finals, Schofield defeated 2018 gold medallist Terry McFadden 25-18 and David Johnson eased past giant killer Leon Dwyer 25-23.

Schofield took an early lead in the finals, only to see Johnson move past him in the middle stages and take what appeared to be a match winning lead towards the end. Johnson had two opportunities to close out the game, but could not capitalise as Schofield fought back to level the scores at 24-24. Schofield opened the last end with a near perfect first bowl in front of the jack, just centimetres away. Johnson appeared to overplay his first two bowls, both finishing two to three metres behind the head. Schofield used his second and third bowl to provide cover behind the head but still in front of Johnson’s two bowls. With his third bowl, Johnson drove at the shot bowl, knocking the jack back to the right-hand corner of the rink, 60

Championships

By David Johnson

centimetres from the ditch to hold two shots. Aware Johnson had the last bowl, Schofield played what appeared to be a perfect draw shot, only to see it slip past the jack, hover on the edge of the green and fall into the ditch, handing the game to Johnson 25-24.

Both finals were live-streamed on Facebook by the Gold Coast Tweed District controlled by Robbie Allen, with over 4,000 viewers watching each game live. Since then, the numbers have grown to over 5,000, proving the popularity and interest in arm bowling.

The Maroon Arm Bowlers Association (MABA) thank Bowls Queensland and particularly Ron Somerville, for their assistance in organising and the running of the 2019 State Arm Bowling Championships. Ron’s hands-on support over the five days of competition was priceless – he made it a true State Championship. Generous sponsors, MABA Patron and Gold Coast City Councillor Dawn Critchlow and Kris Higgins from Travel Counsellors, ensured the financial success of the championships. It also enabled healthy prizes to be awarded to the first four placegetters in pairs and singles.

Recent amendments to the BA Policy for Artificial Devices now allow any bowler to use a bowling arm without providing a medical certificate.

MABA accepts these changes and will welcome any bowler to their competitions as long as they are prepared to comply with the local conditions of play that requires the bowling arm to be used at all times during play. Exemptions for rolling the jack will only be considered when there is a demonstrable and physical disability preventing the bowler from using an arm to deliver the jack.

MABA has agreed to return to Musgrave Hill in 2020 and has reserved five days from April, 18-22 for the championships, subject to approval from Bowls Queensland. Again, the championships will be open to all Queensland registered bowlers using a bowling arm.

For further information about the 2020 Championships or any matter relating to MABA or arm bowling in general, contact MABA Secretary David Johnson at david@davlie.com.au or mobile 0407 412 994.

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Queensland Junior State Championship brings forth top young talent Queensland’s Junior State Championships were held in Caloundra on April 6-11 with the top talent travelling long distances to vie for the state titles.

U15 Open Pairs Gold, Kane Nelson (Belmont Services), Syarra Blain (Victoria Point)

It was a neck-and-neck journey to the finals for Jake and Kira winning their games against Caleb Bowles and John Hammond by three and Shane Rideout and Nick Cahill by eight shots. Beating his friend Nick to the finals was a particular highlight for Jake.

“A win over Nicky is always a good day,” he said.

Back Row (L-R): Jack Davies (Bargara), Sean Gillis (Jindalee), Front Row (L-R), Kane Nelson (Belmont Services), Nick Cahill (Bargara)

U15 Pairs It was a resounding 21-12 win in the under-15 pairs finals for the pint-sized Syarra Blain from from Victoria Point and Belmont’s Kane Nelson (skip). However, it was not completely unsurprising considering an overwhelming 53-4 win during the sectional round.

Nelson, who’s been playing since the age of nine, led the charge well with Syarra who’s only been playing for 12 months.

The semi-finals match with Todd Brain and Jack Chirgwin proved to be one of the more thrilling rounds of the U15 pairs. They showed off the strength of their team against Samuel Collier and Ty Jesberg, coming back and to win in the last end picking up three shots for a 17-16 silver medal finish. Collier and Jesberg bounced back in their next match winning handily against Corey Marshall and Clancy Biggar 33-5 and claimed the bronze medal. Silver winners Brain and Chirgwin from Cunnamulla are glad that their 11-hour bus trip to the Sunshine Coast paid back some dividends.

U18 Fours It was battle of the giants for the U18 fours finals. Both Nick Cahill and his team of Jack Davies, Sean Gillis and Kane Nelson and Jake Rynne and his the team of Ty Jesberg, Caleb Bowles and John Hammond had won nearly all the games in the sectionals by at least 25 points.

In the finals, Rynne seemed to continue his good form, from winning the pairs earlier in the day taking an eight-shot lead early. This run included a spectacular six-shot score during the second end. But over the next seven ends, a slower green and a shift in play of the leads, saw Cahill chip away until taking the lead at the twelfth end. From there, consecutive runs of scoring secured their place as the 2019 fours champions, winning 21-17.

U18 Pairs Gold, Jake Rynne (North Toowoomba), Kira Bourke (Tweed Heads)

L-R Ty Jesberg, Jake Rynne, Jack Hammond

U18 Pairs

Triples

An interstate move from Victoria to Tweed Head Bowls didn’t

A welcome breeze blew across the green at The Waves Bowls Club in Caloundra on the third day of the Junior State championships.

deter Kira Bourke after giving herself a warm welcome to QLD junior bowls. Alongside skip Jake Rynne they won the under-18 Pairs finals 19-13 against Mitch Doyle and Sean Gillis. Holding on to a six-shot lead with two ends left in the final, the newly formed partnership of Bourke and Rynne remained steady against Doyle and Gillis who had strong wins in the previous rounds.

Doyle and Gillis’ closest game leading up to the final was their 22-16 victory over Carl and Bradley Flegler in the first round. What followed was an 18-13 win over Urangan Jarret siblings Chloe and Kody, then a 22-11 victory over Cody Staggard and Jacobye McKerche before the finals.

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Jack Davies (Bargara), Kane Nelson (Belmont Serv) and Nick Cahill (Bargara), all fresh off a fours gold didn’t lose step in the opening round winning 41-4. Meanwhile, their fourth member Sean Gillis (Jindalee), along with Mitch Doyle (Hamilton) and Caleb Bowles (Swifts) looked formidable in their opening, winning 27-9 against Hannah Ogden (Burnett), Corey Marshall (Helensvale), Caysee Wilson (Kawana).

Match between Cahill and Jake Rynne’s (North Toowoomba) team of Ty Jessberg (Longreach) and John Hammond (Dalby) nearly finished across the road with Cahill hitting the jack out of the green near the final ends.

Though, it wasn’t enough with Rynne taking a comfortable win 19-10,

going to the semi-finals against his pairs partner Kira Bourke (Tweed Heads), Breanna Pegg (Burnett) and Cody Staggard (Kallangur). Jake and his team continued their roll against Bourke, controlling the whole match winning 21-6 paving their way to the finals.

It was the last bowl in the other semis with Zayah Morgan (Enoggera), Chloe Runge (Glasshouse) and Jack Chirgwin (Glasshouse) that had the power, coming up against Bradley Flegler (Enoggera), Carl Flegler (Enoggera) and Clancy Biggar (North Dalby). Rolling the kitty short when tied in the final end could’ve been a match-turning error for Morgan and her team against the older Flegler brothers and Biggar. Morgan rolled the final bowl, it slithered its way through to the jack, the measuring tape was brought out and Zayah and her team moved on to the gold medal match winning 12-11.

“I could see it was in, but I wasn’t wearing my glasses so I wasn’t sure,” Zayah said post match.

This set up a gold medal final with Morgan vs Rynne and the Bronze with Bourke vs Flegler.

In the gold with the match being neck-and-neck for the over half the game, Rynne and his team began to pull away. Scoring on five shots in the 14th end secured their lead 21-8. Rynne’s experience showed over Morgan’s team and they held on to the lead winning 25-9 overall to capture the gold. A similar story in the bronze match Kira showed her skill as the current U18 Australian champion and built a strong lead early to win the match against Flegler 20-10.

2019 Singles In the U18 boys, Enoggera’s Carl Flegler claimed his first singles title win in the competition with a blistering performance in the sectional rounds, where he won both games including an impressive 21-0 win over Colby Coffinson from Charters Towers.

Flegler maintained his form going undefeated through the post sectional round and the semi-final to take on Swifts’ Sean Gillis in the grand final.

Flegler stormed in front opening up a huge lead but Gillis was not going to let Flegler take home the title with ease and brought the score back level on 20-20 on the 23rd end, both needed just one shot to take home the title but it was Flegler who prevailed to claim this year’s U18 Boys Singles title on 21-20.

In the U18 girls, Rebecca Rixon triumphed over the competition and secured a win in all four of her games to claim her third title of the competition following her wins in the fours and triples.

In the U15 Boys, Jake Rynne claimed his first singles title win following an undefeated run throughout the competition and a 21-18 win over Shane Rideout in the final.

In the U15 girls, Tin Can Bay’s Caysee Wilson went back-to-back and defended her 2017 and 2018 titles with an undefeated run in the sectional rounds and a 21-8 win over Glasshouse’s Chloe Runge.

U18 Singles Gold, Shane Rideout (Monto)

U18 Singles Gold, Kira Bourke (Tweed Heads)

U15 Gold, Kane Nelson (Belmont Services)

U15 Gold, Caysee Wilson (Kawana)

Medal Tally: Under 18 Open Fours Gold: Jack Davies, Sean Gillis, Kane Nelson, Nick Cahill Silver: Ty Jesberg, Caleb Bowles, John Hammond, Jake Rynne Bronze: Corey Marshall, Clancy Biggar, Bradley Flegler, Carl Flegler Under 18 Open Pairs Gold: Kira Bourke & Jake Rynne Silver: Mitchell Doyle & Sean Gillis Bronze: Breeanna Pegg & Jack Davies Under 15 Open Pairs Gold: Syarra Blain & Kane Nelson Silver: Todd Brain & Jack Chirgwin Bronze: Samuel Collier & Ty Jesberg

Under 18 Open Triples Gold: Ty Jesberg, John Hammond, Jake Rynne Silver: Jack Chirgwin, Chloe Runge, Zayah Morgan Bronze: Cody Staggard, Breeanna Pegg, Kira Bourke Under 18 Boys Singles Gold: Shane Rideout Silver: John Hammond Bronze: Scott Dittman Under 18 Girls Singles Gold: Kira Bourke Silver: Olivia Rothwell

Bronze: Breeanna Pegg Under 15 Boys Singles Gold: Kane Nelson Silver: Ty Jesberg Bronze: Harrison Kemp Under 15 Girls Singles Gold: Caysee Wilson Silver: Hannah Ogden Bronze: Syarra Blain

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Cherry Street Sports Open Doors to Vision Impaired

By Craig Donaldson – Regional Bowls Manager (Northern NSW)

Cherry Street Sports Ballina, in conjunction with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, recently held a ‘come and try’ day for people with a vision impairment.

It wasn’t only the participants who learnt something about vision-impaired bowls on the day, as Lehfeldt found it educational also.

“It was fantastic to see so many vision-impaired people attend the day”, said Kris Lehfeldt, the bowls organiser at Cherry Street Sports.

“I learned a lot about vision impaired bowls. Everything from how to best direct them to the techniques also used,” Kris said.

“The most exciting aspect was that half of the participants had never played bowls before.”

The brainchild of Diana Grobler (Guide Dogs NSW/ACT) she reached out to the local Regional Bowls Manager wanting to conduct an open day for vision-impaired people to come and try bowls.

Cherry Street Sports was contacted and were more than willing to be the host venue.

Although grim weather was predicted for the day, this never eventuated and clear skies meant the day could go ahead as planned.

“I was very pleased with the outcome of the day, as well as the weather. I just want to thank everyone involved for all their assistance in making the day a success,” Diana said.

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“We have an existing vision-impaired bowler at our club and as a result of my learnings on the day, I was able to pass this knowledge onto him. He was previously being directed by another person from the other end of the green and as a result of the day and having a director down the same end as him, he has found it much easier to play bowls.”

Kris also went on to say that the job Diana and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT did both prior to and on the day was nothing short of amazing.

“They did such a fantastic job assisting all the participants over the course of the day and made the experience really comfortable for everyone involved,” he added.

If you have any questions, please contact Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT at (02) 6691 8500.

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MR PROPERTY SERVICES SITE 146 PALM LAKE RESORT – BANORA POINT Situated at a prestigious location close to shopping centres and sports clubs, this home in the over-50s Palm Lake Resort includes some of Australia’s top bowling and golf venues.

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This immaculately presented, light and airy manufactured home has recently been redecorated throughout, nothing remaining, simply move in and enjoy!

It has an entrance verandah running the full width of the home, spacious open-plan living areas with high raked cathedral ceilings and bay windows with tinted glass. At the rear of the home is a low maintenance, fully fenced garden making it ideal for your four legged companion.

The living space has a large lounge with adjacent dining area and kitchen, new carpets, a reverse-cycle air conditioner and ceiling fans.

With a built-in Simpson oven/grill and ceramic cook-top with plenty of storage and bench space, the kitchen is also complemented with rounded edge ivory coloured laminate bench-tops and contrasting light cedar timber-effect laminate panel doors, a double stainless-steel sink and tiled splash-backs.

There are two good-sized, newly carpeted bedrooms with have built-in robes and ceiling fans and the master bedroom robe has mirror doors.

The tiled bathroom has a large shower cabinet with bench seat and a good-sized vanity unit with a separate toilet.

A garage with remote operated roller door adjoins the home with the laundry at the rear of the garage.

The home has an electric hot water service and recently installed solar panels with an inverter. There is public transport at the entrance of the resort and free shuttle buses to local clubs.

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R.I.P. Ballina RSL Bowling Club

On Sunday June 9, 2019 the very LAST game of lawn bowls was played at Ballina RSL Bowling Club after Ballina RSL Club Limited made the decision to close the site.

The Ballina RSL Sandflies, hosted, for the final time at the RSL Bowling Club site, the visiting Burleigh (Heads) Camels at their weekly Sunday morning social bowls.

Sadly, we are hearing more stories of bowls clubs closing their doors for good. What can we do about this? We hear success stories too, like Park Beach Bowls Club in Coffs Harbour and Jindalee Bowls Club in Brisbane (see “Ways to recruit new players�, Bowls Plus Apr/May 2019 page 24).

What ideas do you have? How can we promote our bowls clubs and help them become the integral part of the community once again?

Send your ideas to editor@bowlsplus.com.au.

Background on the Ballina RSL Sandflies (extract from Sandflies 30th anniversary 8 October, 2017)

By Greg Danvers

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The Sandflies are a social group of bowlers, who are registered bowlers mainly with the Ballina RSL Men’s Bowling Club but has members affiliated with Alstonville, Cherry Street, Lennox Head and other clubs in the region.

Some thirty-two years ago (1987) the Sandflies formed and are as strong as ever with over 80 members on the books.

Social trips are arranged on a reciprocal basis to varied clubs on the Far North Coast, South East Queensland and Brisbane.

Foundation and Life member Alby Waldron told how the Sandflies grew out of a group of golfers who tired of getting up before dawn for a game of golf and instead met at the Ballina RSL Bowling Club for a mid-morning roll-up and a few ales after with mates, probably told many a tale, but enjoyed each other’s company.

“The Sandflies are a very social group of blokes who are made welcome where ever we travel, and we ensure our visitors have a very enjoyable time when they visit our club,” said current Treasurer Alby Waldron.

“I am very proud that the Sandflies are in the position they are today and confident, given the quality of members we have, will continue on for another 30 years.”

Background on the Ballina RSL Sandflies (extract from Northern Star on 29 September 2014)

By Greg Danvers

FIFTY years on from a single green in River St to three greens and a stand-alone club in Canal Rd, the Ballina RSL men’s bowling club will face many challenges before its next major milestone.

Not only has the club industry undergone significant change, the demands on people’s time and disposable income, along with the many recreational activities available, continues to challenge clubs to attract and retain members.

“This is a very auspicious occasion for the club,” Bowls NSW director Ian McKnight said at the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday (September 27, 2014).

“In today’s climate in club life it is very difficult to keep your head above water and I am sure the club here is no different to others.”

McKnight emphasised the need to attract younger members with shorter games and more suitable times for families and youth.

“We need new types of games, to get away from the standard games we play,” he said. “Shorter and more vibrant games; games of less than two hours.”

Lawn bowls at Ballina RSL can be traced to the opening of a single green in River St on September 26, 1964.

A year before, the inaugural committee, headed up by chairman A T ‘Sandy’ May, oversaw the construction of the green on reclaimed land between the RSL Club and River St. Ballina Shire grew substantially over the next two decades as did the bowling club membership which led to the move to Canal Rd. The three greens and clubhouse were opened by Royal NSW Bowling Association president Jack Ball on September 21, 1986.

Uncertainty over a rumoured redevelopment proposal of the Canal Rd site in 2002 severely affected club membership and many left to join other clubs.

“Since that time the club has consolidated, has a stable membership and is known throughout the area as the friendly club,” president Brian Lewis said.

The club has had success in Northern Rivers pennants, winning many flags. In its 50th year, the club broke through for the first time at zone level.

The No 6 pennant side won the Zone One flag and went on to represent the region at the State finals held in Ballina on the Canal Rd and Cherry St greens.

“Fifty years is a long time for a club to be operating,” Ballina MP Don Page said.

“In terms of the future it does present challenges for clubs right across the sector, not just bowling clubs, especially smaller clubs.

“I think the future for Ballina RSL Bowling Club is quite bright, although there will be challenges along the way.”

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Are you

? n o o s g n i l l e trav If you are heading overseas, the government is reminding Australians to travel smart, and start their travel planning well before departure.

Check that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you plan to return to Australia. Research your destination, including entry and exit requirements, local laws and the security situation.

Comprehensive travel insurance is an essential part of preparing for an overseas trip. Travellers are personally liable for any medical and associated costs they incur overseas – more than 1,700 Australians were hospitalised while travelling overseas last year. If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.

Organising your medication before you leave is important. It is illegal to take Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medication out of Australia unless it is for personal use.

If you plan to take PBS medication overseas, you should: •

check with the embassy, consulate, or high commission of the countries you intend to visit to make sure your medication is legal;

•

carry a doctor’s letter detailing what the medication is, how much you will be taking and stating it is for your personal use or the personal use of someone with you (for example, a child); and

•

leave the medication in its original packaging so it can be easily identified.

If you are taking a cruise, make sure you know the Medicare rules and get the right insurance. Medicare benefits can only be paid to eligible passengers travelling between Australian ports and if treatment is provided by a doctor registered in Australia under Medicare.

Before you leave, contact your cruise operator to find out whether an appropriately registered doctor will be available on board.

Register your next trip on smartraveller.gov.au and subscribe for the latest travel advice and practical health information.

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B OWLS AUSTR ALIA

RE CEIVES $1 .2 M I LLION B OOST FOR BE T TE R AG E I N G Bowls Australia (BA) has welcomed a $1.2 million grant from the Sport Australia Better Ageing program to develop the ‘Roll Back The Clock’ initiative.

Roll Back the Clock aims to boost physical activity rates among Australians aged 65 and over through bowls, light exercise and education.

The funding comes at an important time when sedentary behaviour and isolation are key risk factors in our ageing population.

One of 27 successful applicants, BA will receive $1,200,000 to help more than 8,000 older Australians when inactivity, isolation and loneliness are key concerns for the increasingly ageing Australian population.

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Some people are so used to living a stressful life that they become highly functional stress monkeys. If you’re noticing a change in appetite, frustration at trivial matters and have digestive troubles, then you might be living in a stressed state without realising it.

First of all, are you really chronically stressed?

Or is it simply a busy time for you, such as the start of a new year, a new job or an annoying neighbour?

The easiest way to identify whether you are stressed is by listening to your body as most people react to stress in one of several ways.

Changes in appetite Changes in appetite are one of the most common symptoms of stress. Some people deal with stress by eating very little and some people deal with stress by eating more! Think of your eating habits a few years ago and compare them with today. Eating disorders can be triggered by a stressful event and if the stress continues, so can the eating habit.

Not eating enough or overeating can have harmful effects on your body and can create health problems like obesity and heart disease. If you are noticing changes in your eating habits, including binge eating, stress may be the cause.

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Changes in behaviour Changes in behaviour can also be an indication of stress. Because people handle stress in different ways, these changes are not as easily spotted as appetite changes, particularly if the change is gradual.

Sometimes people become moody or angry during a stressful event. This anger can be directed at friends and family members and might seem to come from nowhere. Mood changes that puzzle friends and family and can often lead to arguments and hurt feelings, in turn, leading to more stress.

A lack of emotion or the loss of the feelings of enjoyment that are normally present in your life can also be a sign of stress. Some people hide their stressful emotions and become silent when faced with adverse situations. These people often ignore stress symptoms until physical damage occurs. High blood pressure and anxiety can occur from suppressing emotions during stressful events.

Changes in your body Changes in bodily functions like bowel habits can be a sign that you are stressed. Extreme changes such as frequent diarrhea or vomiting can cause damage to the digestive system and other organs. Symptoms like these should be mentioned to a doctor.

If you can identify first that you are feeling stressed and then identify the causes of your stress, you can then take action to find ways to manage your stress levels.

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Bowls Premier League expansion:

Bowls Premier League expansion: expression of interest for new licensees

expression of interest for licensees Bowls Australia (BA) is delighted to confirm that it willnew be expanding the number of teams for its Bowls Premier League (BPL) competition in 2019.

Bowls Australia (BA) delighted confirm that it event will be the number of teams The first of its kind, theisBPL has beento a ground-breaking forexpanding bowls in Australia. for its Bowls Premier League (BPL) competition in 2019.

A fast and exciting version of the game comprising the best players the sport has to offer, the BPL will be returning to Club Pine Rivers this November for its tenth instalment (BPL10) and we’re seeking new licensees The the BPLcompetition. has been a ground-breaking event for bowls in Australia. tofirst partofofitsankind, expanded A The fast and exciting version of the the best players the has to offer, BPL will beloved competition willgame againcomprising be broadcast exclusively on sport Fox Sports with the 20 hours of be live coverage of returning to Club Pine Rivers this November for its tenth instalment (BPL10) and we’re seeking new licensees the night sessions, including finals. to part of an expanded competition.

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The beloved competition againrespective be broadcast exclusively on FoxThe Sports with 20 hours live coverage of in theeach nightstate engagement with eachwill teams’ geographical area.

BPL allows moreofthan one team sessions, including finals. or region.

The current eight-team BPL is based around a flexible licensee ownership model, aiming to create consumer engagement with each teams’ respective geographical area. The BPL allows more than one team in each state or region.

BPL licenses (of a three-year duration) have typically been issued to:

• licenses an individual club duration) have typically been issued to: BPL (of a three-year •

two or more clubs located within a particular region (which together form an incorporated entity)

• an individual club • or a state association • two more bowls clubs located within a particular region (which together form an incorporated entity) • a• statea bowls association private organisation • a private organisation a national association • a• national bowls bowls association

The successful new licensees will have their contracts begin on July 1, 2019 and enter the competition from

The successful licensees 12-15, will have their contracts begin on July 1, 2019 and enter the competition from BPL10 BPL10 fromnew November 2019.

(November 12-15, 2019) onwards.

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Shadex magic delights Ballina club They’re a happy lot at the Cherry Street Sports Club in Ballina following the recent fantastic Shadex makeover of the club’s bowls green seating and sun protection facilities.

The most experienced business of its type in Australia, Shadex won rave reviews when it upgraded the Gold Coast’s Broadbeach club after last year’s

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Commonwealth Games with its new Rivier shade range and aluminium seating.

Obviously the Cherry Street management were impressed and engaged Shadex to work its magic at the Ballina location. The result is astounding with 54 Riviera shades and 54 seats with backrests installed and giving the venue a fresh new outlook.

Cherry Street manager Tere Sheehan is delighted with the result. “The Shadex guys were amazing - working long hours through poor weather conditions to get the project completed before the long weekend for us. And importantly, it came in under budget,” he said.

“Special thanks to manager Dave Furneaux who was awesome from inception to completion.”

World Cup champions crowned

By Aidan Davis Bowls Australia will amalgamate eight of the sport’s most revered competitions, and introduce a new national barefoot event, in an exciting initiative to be rolled out next year called The Nationals.

Following a comprehensive review of the events landscape, BA have confirmed The Nationals will encompass up to nine events staged consecutively, and in some cases simultaneously, at the same venue/s from October 3 to 16, 2020.

Seven current national events, inclusive of the Australian Sides Championships, Australian Senior Sides Championships, Australian Under-18 Championships, Australian Championships, Australian Indoor Championships, Australian Champion of Champions and the Awards Night and Hall of Fame, will be staged during the 14-day festival, in a region still to be determined.

An inaugural Australian Barefoot Bowls Championships, and the Australian Multi-disability National Championships, currently run by Disability Sport Australia, are two prospective events that are also being proposed.

The fusion of events is seen to offer a range of benefits for both the organisation and competitors, including reducing travel and costs for attendees, creating space on the national event calendar, increasing attractiveness for partners and government support, and improving media appeal.

The sport’s flagship event, the $250,000 prize-money Australian Open, and the made-for-television Bowls Premier League events, will remain seperate to The Nationals.

It’s envisaged that The Nationals will be staged annually in the first two weeks of October, with a host region and venue/s to be announced at a later date.

Article and image: Bowls Australia

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“Dear soldier”: Warrant Officer Class 2 Rodney Kenane Sergeant Rodney Kenane heard a truck rumble to a stop, and scrambled to his feet. He gave a shout as the driver emerged, a thick stack of envelopes in his hand; the mail had arrived. His fellow troops raced to the truck in excitement, and Rod ran over the rain-sodden ground to join them.

In 1966, just weeks after arriving in Vietnam, Rod and his platoon received some surprising mail.

Expecting to read news from their loved ones, the men peeled open the envelopes to letters written by year 5 students from Gowrie Park Primary School near Latrobe in Tasmania.

At that time Gowrie Park was home to the families of men working on the nearby hydro-electric scheme.

Many had moved to Australia from places such as Germany, Poland, Yugoslavia, Russia, and Italy in the wake of the Second World War, and their children had become students at the local school.

Over the next few months the students and the soldiers continued to exchange letters, sharing tales about life in Gowrie Park and Vietnam. The class also sent a recording on which they had taped themselves reciting poems, performing songs, and reading personal messages. Rod’s platoon soon responded in kind, posting a reel-to-reel tape to the school.

The students and soldiers lost touch in the years after the war, but Rod fondly remembered the correspondence they had once shared, and in 2004, nearly 40 years on, he finally met Marie McCulloch for the first time.

Printed with permission: Department of Veteran Affairs, Anzac Portal

As Anzac Day approached, the year 5 teacher, Marie McCulloch, encouraged her class to turn their attention to the war in Vietnam. The students were already aware of the conflict; many had watched a televised concert for allied forces stationed over there, and had been struck by the sight of hundreds of troops in uniform.

Determined to make a contribution, the class decided to write to Australian soldiers serving there to let them know they had not been forgotten. Marie sought approval from the Department of Defence, and soon some 50 letters – each addressed to “Dear soldier” and decorated with paintings, cartoons, and pressed gum leaves – were on their way.

Rod and his platoon were touched by the students’ thoughtfulness, and almost immediately penned some replies: Dear Joana, First, thank you for your letter, also thank all your friends for the letters they wrote, which my mates will answer soon … We have been in Vietnam for nearly two months now, and at the moment we are working from a base area on the coast at Vung Tau … You must have a great teacher for helping all you children write to us. We read in the paper, how you all saw the Bob Hope show, and you all asked your teacher could you write … So goodnight my friend, I hope I have another letter from you soon.

Lots of luck, Rod Kenane Informal portrait of Rodney Thomas Kenane, sitting down and relaxing among the rubber trees, reading a Post magazine at the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), lines Vietnam, 1967 (AWM P05247.001).

Soldiers read letters from their loved ones while on patrol in Vietnam, 1967 (AWM P05528.007).

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s t e p p i n S It was an international showdown in Queensland at the 2019 Broadbeach Blue Opal Singles with Canada’s Ryan Bester and New Zealand’s Shannon McIlroy playing in the grand final. Bester got the jump on the New Zealander early in the game and never let go, winning with a resounding 25-12.

Proving that bowls can truly be played by all, 32 bowlers played at the All Ability State Championships at Kardinya Bowling Club, WA. There , were four divisions: deaf, intellectual

physical and visual impairments. id Congratulations to all winners: Dav Ravlich (Deaf Singles); Joseph Lehane (Intellectual Singles); Steve Murray ual (Physical Singles); Barry Green (Vis Singles); Mavis Ballantyne & Stephen e Hubbard (Combination Pairs); Dav s); Ravlich & Barrie Bywater (Deaf Pair Joe Davey & Thomas Copping (Physical Pairs).

s was a iples Champion The NT State Tr e men’s th ir particularly in hard-fought affa to make g in teams were vy event where four tually, en Ev e round to go. the final with on Smith, n Ia , n Smallacombe the trio of Trysta king ta h ug orski won thro and Mark Malog nds ha d ge e the lead chan the match wher e th by n defeated ru constantly. An un van lli Su n Je of Colleen Orr, r women’s team fo od go o to olski proved les and Carolyn Sm ip tr ’s ar ye n, winning this er their competitio dl an Ch yn nst the Bronw crown 22-6 agai skipped side.

Victoria’s Tra ralgon Bowls Club has un dergone a dramatic tran sformation, with a new vi ewing area, function roo m and indoo r greens.

Congratulations to the Tassie juniors who will be a part of the test side playing against Victoria on the July, 9-11.

Girls Team: Alanna Cornish, Logyn Curtis, Billie Healey Alana Kalbfell, Jorja Maughan, Danielle Towns, Ashley Woolley.

Boys Team: Blair Fidler, Lucas Howell, Baylon Jones, Isaac Maughan, Bailey McCarthy, Blake Sculthorpe, Adam Taylor

ls incoln Bow ns to Port L o -19 ti 18 la 0 2 tu e ra g th Con arded w a n e e b e v a SA. Club who h rd by Bowls a w A it ir p S y excels Communit a club that to n e iv g is y together.

This award e communit th g in munity g n ri b at ities to com il c fa ir e th nd They open Red Cross a ns like the o ups ti ro a g is l n a a rn rg o nd exte a rs o it is v e encourag lub. into their c

More than 1,000 women made their way to the Great Lakes for the Palm Lake Resort State Carnival at Tuncurry Bowls Club, NSW. The final saw Merryland’s Jennifer Clark, Debra Schoemaker, Maureen Randell and Barbara Bungate walk away with this year’s trophy.

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Inaugural UBC champions crowned At the conclusion of one of the most exciting and enthusiastic finals series ever seen, the Dandenong Club team of Gary Kelly, Barrie Lester and Wayne Turley emerged as inaugural Ultimate Bowls Championship ‘UBC’ champions at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club on April, 5.

Held over two days, Thursday and Friday (April, 4-5) the new concept UBC roared into the sporting world’s consciousness in Australia at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club in Shellharbour. This first leg of a three-round series offering the largest prizemoney and contingencies cache ever, (reputed to be in the vicinity of $1 million) featured 24 franchised teams, fast-paced short match action, reward points preferred to shots and the best players in the world. The 24 crack teams at Warilla finished seven pairs rounds on day one, with another four to complete the round robin format on day two followed by the all-important knockout finals.

Day 1 Much attention focused on Irish international Gary Kelly who returned to the scene of his triumph in the World Cup singles in March. He and Dandenong Club teammates - internationals Barrie Lester and Wayne Turley – sat in fourth position of Section A on day one. However, it was the unbeaten South Australian Streaky Bay Sharks team of Ben Twist, Josh Studham and young Scotsman John Fleming who led the section with 139 points, followed by the Taren Point franchise of Ali Forsyth, David Axon and John Green on 100 points.

Overnight leaders in Section B were New Zealand’s Wellington Hornets combination of Gary Lawson, David Ferguson and Jamie Hill on 213 points, with Kelvin Kerkow, Chloe Stewart and Kurt Brown from Tweed Heads in second place on 75 points. Ryan Bester from Broadbeach Bulls and Warilla’s own Aaron Teys jointly led the much-sought-after ‘Toucher’s Premiership’ on 16 apiece while second place was a three-way tie with South Island’s Andrew Kelly, Streaky Bay’s John Fleming and Aron Sherriff from Exodas all on 14.

Day 1 standings Section 1 Streaky Bay Sharks (Ben Twist, Josh Studham, John Fleming) 21 (+139 points); Taren Point (Ali Forsyth, David Axon, John Green) 15 +100; Exodas (Aron Sherriff, Harley McDonald, Matt Baus) 15 +69; Dandenong Club (Gary Kelly, Barrie Lester, Wayne Turley) 12 +32; Port Melbourne Navigators (Leigh McIlvenny, Nathan Bush, Brett Dodd) 12 +10; Deer Park Chargers (Lee Schraner, Brett Mahoney, David Holt) 12 -25; Holdfast Bay (Wayne Ruediger, Max Kleinig, Nathan Pedersen) 9 +31; Broadbeach Bulls (Ryan Bester, Ryan Burnett, Sean Ingham) 9 +28; Whittlesea Eagles (Matt Flapper. Nick McIntyre, Anthony Flapper) 9 -108; UBC Wildcard (Rodney Mellon, Steve Douglas, Nathan Wise) 6 -37; Port Melbourne Borough Boyz (Nathan Wilson, Brett Spurr, Johnny McCarron) 3 -97; ITP Queensland (Corey Wedlock, Sean Baker, John Newell) 3 -142.

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Section 2 Wellington Hornets (Gary Lawson, David Ferguson, Jamie Hill) 21 (+213 points); Tweed Heads (Kelvin Kerkow, Kurt Brown, Chloe Stewart) 13 +75; Cabramatta Bullants (Aaron Wilson, Ray Pearse, Ben Morthorpe) 13 +75; Moama (Alex Marshall, Jesse Noronha, Seamus Curtin) 12 +21; Bowls Asia Eagles (Ye Sui Ying, Vivian Yip, Shane Leonard) 12 -34; Warilla Gorillas (Jeremy Henry, Aaron Teys, Jamie Mitchell) 12 -45; South Island Storm (Andrew Kelly, Roger Stevens, Bronwyn Stevens) 9 +7; Albert Park UltraOrbs (Kevin Anderson, Russell Green, Luke Aiello) 9 -53; Weipa Crocs (Jo Edwards, Tyler Pettigrew, Scott McLaughlan) 7 -6; Oz E Cool Roos (Shannon McIlroy, Brett Wilkie, Damien McGee) 6 -8; Southern Belles (Natasha Scott, Lisa Phillips, Makayla Gibson) 6 -11; Bowls Asia Dragons (Liu Quo Qiang, Liu Yuan Ying, Mason Lewis) 6 -148.

Recently-crowned World Cup champion Gary Kelly from Ireland in action during today’s UBC opener at Warilla.

Day 2 In an emphatic performance the victors defeated the Streaky Bay Sharks combination of Ben Twist, John Fleming and Josh Studham 92-31 in the main event to collect the $60,000 first prize cheque, while the vanquished picked up a none-too-shabby $30,000 for their effort.

The top combinations who graduated through UBC’s gruelling yet adrenalin-charged 11-match qualifying series to compete for the major share of the series’ first leg $250,000 prize fund, would have felt they had run a gauntlet on the big club’s carpet arena to reach the great eight.

In the post lunch session in Section B, Holdfast Heat’s Wayne Ruediger and Max Kleinig from South Australia established the highest winning margin by defeating UBC Wild Card’s Rod Mellon and Steve Douglas 109-17 in Round 8. Amazingly, in their very next outing, Wild Card, with Nathan Wise in for Mellon, toppled eventual quarter finalists Aron Sherriff and Harley McDonald of Exodas 88-41. And what about the hosting Warilla Gorillas - Aaron Teys and Jeremy Henry - in the same section? After three rounds the hometown heroes were little more than roadside debris on the path to UBC glory, having not bothered the scorers and sitting 164 points in arrears. However, just 24 hours later they sat in second spot having won seven consecutive matches and had the rest of the field ‘hearing footsteps’. At the conclusion of qualifying, after an untimely last round loss to the North Queensland Roos pairing of Shannon McIlroy and Damien McGee, the Gorillas finished in third place.

Ironically, just when the packed spectator terraces thought all was settled, both undefeated teams, Streaky Bay Sharks and Wellington Hornets, were well beaten in the 11th and final round. The main benefactors

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were Taren Point’s Ali Forsyth and David Axon, who thought they’d blown their chances in the previous qualifier, but rose to the occasion against the South Australian-based Sharks; while on an adjoining rink, Holdfast Bay, who had taken The Point’s spot, narrowly lost their last outing against Dandenong to gift Forsyth and Co a start in the finals.

Four cracking quarter finals could have easily been scripted masterclasses from a collection of the sport’s biggest names: world champions Alex Marshall, Ben Twist, Aron Sherriff, Jeremy Henry, Gary Lawson and Ali Forsyth, just to name a few; but it was recently-crowned World Cup champion Gary Kelly from Dandenong Club who delivered the shot of UBC’s short but illustrious life – eleven behind on the scoreboard and one down on the head, the Irish star manufactured a baby cannon with the final bowl of the final end that counted 15 points to claim victory.

Congratulations to the Bowls Asia Eagles team of Ye Sui Ying and Vivian Yip who finished with seven wins in qualifying and made a most welcome and competitive appearance in the quarter finals. However, it was in the semi-finals that Kelly and Lester signified their intentions with a polished victory over unbackable favourites Gary Lawson and David Ferguson in their five-end encounter.

In the much-sought-after ‘side’ event Broadbeach’s Ryan Bester won the first ‘Golden Touch’ award for his 24 chalkers throughout the tournament, while Harley McDonald from Exodas finished second with 22.

Inaugural UBC champions Dandenong Club: club coach Rob Wilson, Barrie Lester, Gary Kelly and Wayne Turley.

Day 2 results Section A (final standings) Streaky Bay Sharks 10 wins +160 points; Dandenong Club 8 +131; Exodas 7 (1 draw) +45; Taren Point 7 +121; Holdfast Bay 6 +193; Broadbeach Bulls 5 (1 draw) +52; Deer Park 5 (1 draw) +30; Port Melbourne Navigators 5 -120; Whittlesea 4 (1 draw) -95; USB Wild Card 3 -131; Port Melbourne Borough Boyz 2 (1 draw) -104; ITP Queensland 1 (1 draw) -222.

Section B (final standings) Wellington Hornets 10 wins +270 points; Moama 7 +55; Warilla Gorillas 7 -35; Bowls Asia Eagles 7 -38; Weipa Crocs, 6 (1 draw) +61; Tweed Heads 5 (1 draw) +7; South Island Storm 5 +68; Cabramatta 5 +8; Southern Belles 4 -3; Albert Park UltraOrbs 4 -109; North Queensland Roos 3 -19; Bowls Asia Dragons 2 -25. Quarter finals: Streaky Bay Sharks (Ben Twist, John Fleming) bt Bowls Asia Eagles (Ye Sui Ying, Vivian Yip) 71-49; Moama (Alex Marshall, Jesse Noronha) bt Exodas (Aron Sherriff, Matt Baus) 64-59; Dandenong Club (Gary Kelly, Barrie Lester) bt Warilla Gorillas (Jeremy Henry, Aaron Teys) 68-64; Wellington Hornets (Gary Lawson, David Ferguson) bt Taren Point (Ali Forsyth, David Axon) 62-52.

Semi finals Streaky Bay Sharks bt Moama 61-56; Dandenong Club defeated Wellington Hornets 66-54.

Final Dandenong Club (Gary Kelly, Barrie Lester) defeated Streaky Bay Sharks (Ben Twist, John Fleming) 92-31.

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