Bowler October 2015

South Australian Official Publication of Bowls SA October 2015

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BOWLS SA

Welcome

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Over the last year sport and recreation has continued to play a large part in the lives of South Australians.

From a casual visit at the local Club to organised weekly competitions, thousands of people participate every week, whether they are taking advantage of some of South Australia’s great bowling Clubs or helping from the sidelines in a volunteer capacity.

Some of our programs are designed to engage children into the sport with the means to also involve parents and grandparents, albeit by involvement in volunteering, strengthening the local community fabric.

Participation in sport and recreation is not just about playing, it’s also about all the other people who advocate for new recreation opportunities, support the development of coaches, officiators, run the sausage sizzle, Sport and recreation and Bowls in particular plays a valuable role coordinate club activities, cut the in strengthening family and community bonds. greens, do the catering, sort the Our core business is about increasing participation at every level, fixtures and so on. These volunteers are the backbone of community helping keep the industry strong, continually developing and sport and of Bowls and in many cases creating places and spaces for people to be active, as well as nurturing opportunities for high performance within the sport. We its heart too. We’re fond of saying that without them the sport of provide the funding, knowledge and expertise to make a lot of this Bowls doesn’t happen – and it’s true. They deserve and win the community’s enduring thanks. happen.

At Bowls SA, we strongly advocate the benefits of sport and recreation, not only for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing but also as a way of supporting the State Government’s wider socio-economic agenda.

While participation might sow the seed that one day sees a child climb the podium at a Commonwealth Games or take home a Pennant premiership, we encourage children and adults to engage in the sport because we want to develop healthy, active habits for life.

Inclusion is also a really important pillar of what we do. It means that we support and encourage groups who are under-represented in the sport such as those who are Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse or have a disability.

Our State is blessed with a stunning natural landscape which is ideal for outdoor activity and Bowls Clubs have invested substantially in facilities and, in recent times, have been instrumental in the refurbishment of Clubs as a meeting place for the community.

BOWLS SA

Contents Features & Articles

10 Australian open 2015 South Aussies making their mark!

Australian Open 2015 ................................................................................................................................................... 00 2015 National Bowling Arm Championships .................................................................................................... 00 SA Bowler & Calling the Shots................................................................................................................................... 00 Torrensille – An Exciting New Lawn Bowls Facility........................................................................................... 00 Copper Coast Seniors Supa Series & Volunteer Appreciation Day ...................................................... 00 Grants ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 00 Ins & Outs ............................................................................................................................................................................. 00 McLaren Vale Bowling Club - “The Dream Continues”.................................................................................. 00 Development Series Success – Mildura .............................................................................................................. 00 Mount Barker Student Program ................................................................................................................................ 00

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President’s Message ...................................................................................................................................................... 00 Update...................................................................................................................................................................................... 00 Commercial Team Update............................................................................................................................................. 00 Regional Roundup.............................................................................................................................................................. 00 Unbiased Opinion............................................................................................................................................................... 00 Spot the Jack........................................................................................................................................................................ 00 You Be The Umpire Questions.................................................................................................................................... 00 Coaches Corner.................................................................................................................................................................. 00 Classifieds............................................................................................................................................................................. 00 We Will Remember Them.............................................................................................................................................. 00 You be the Umpire Answers......................................................................................................................................... 00

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BOWLS SA

President's Message

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uring the winter recess the Board and State Consultative Body have been reviewing the Bowls SA governance structure to consider how we can best administer and deliver the game for the benefit of all players across the State.

In considering these issues we initially engaged a facilitator, Virginia Hickey, to assist us through the early discussions.

An extra State Consultative Body meeting was then held in July where we collectively worked through future structure options.

This is not a process that will be done in haste; any changes will be carefully considered. If a restructure is agreed upon it will be to the way we administer bowls across the State and will not alter the conditions of play or how we play the game.

During the winter months CEO Mark Easton and I visited Regions 3 Upper Northern and 8 Lower North, to discuss some changes within their jurisdiction.

The Board is very conscious of containing costs and preventing financial increases to members. As a consequence it has been decided that producing a printed version of the SA Bowler is no longer sustainable. While the December 2015 edition will be the last printed and posted version, the SA Bowler will continue to be available electronically.

The Board is also keen to increase communication with the membership and an e-newsletter Calling the Shots will provide a regular flow of up to date information to members.

Volunteers are the heartbeat of sport and without them we would not survive. Bowls SA is continuing to recognise and reward volunteers and innovation throughout the State and I encourage Clubs to consider submitting nominations for Bowls Awards that will culminate in winners being recognised at the Awards Night on 6 May 2015.

With the season ready to start I would like to wish every player a successful season and I look forward to meeting you somewhere around the State.

Janice Kelly OAM President

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SA Bowler – We're Moving Forward

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BOWLS SA

Official Publication of Bowls SA

At Bowls SA we want to provide our members with the latest news, results, special offers and details of up and coming events as soon as they become available.

Advances in IT and instant paperless communication via 24 hour news cycles, email, Facebook and Newsfeeds have had a significant effect on how we now receive and read our news.

The format of the SA Bowler has remained virtually unchanged for many years and has been the mainstay for communicating directly with our membership.

As economic forces compel us to move from print to digital our avenues of communication will be further expanded and streamlined to ensure the availability of more frequent news and information.

After the distribution of the December 2015 issue, the SA Bowler, with all its regular features, will move to digital and be emailed directly to members and will also be readily available to members and the wider community via the Bowls SA website.

CALLING THE

SHOTS

Alongside the SA Bowler, Bowls SA website, Facebook and Twitter, Bowls SA has introduced an e-newsletter to ramp up communication to the membership. You may have already received the first editions of Calling the Shots in your Inbox.

To ensure that you continue to receive your SA Bowler and Calling the Shots you can: • Complete the online Subscription available on the Bowls SA website www.bowlssa.com.au • Provide your email address to your Club Secretary to update the Bowls SA IMG database.

• Contact Bowls SA on 8234 7544 or email reception@bowlssa.com.au

For more information fill out this form and mail or fax to: Shadex Industries 13 Export Dr Ernest Q4214 Fax: (07) 5574 5922

Club Name: Address: Contact:

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BOWLS SA

Update

Bowls SA Board 2015-2016

Elections for the positions of President, Vice President, Finance Director and two Bowling Directors occurred at the Bowls SA Annual General Meeting on Monday 7 September 2015.

The following nominees were elected and in accordance with Clause 25.2.4 of the Bowls SA Constitution, the term of office for these positions commenced at the conclusion of the AGM: President: Janice Kelly OAM for a two year term.

Vice President: Wayne Prosser for a one year term.

Finance Director: The position remains vacant as no nominations were received.

Metropolitan Female Director: Sandra Wallace for a two year term.

Country Male Director: Leith Gregurke ASM for a two year term.

President Jackie Kelly also confirmed that Bob Boorman has accepted to be appointed as an Independent Director for a further one year term.

At the September Board Meeting Michael Zietz was also appointed as an Independent Director. Michael has a diverse background in Financial Planning, video production with writing, directing, and editing experience and he will bring valuable skills to the Board.

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Night Owls is a highly successful and extremely important social program in many Clubs across the State and provides a fantastic pathway into further participation in the sport for many Night Owlers.

The Night Owls program has been undergoing a re-branding to ensure it continues to be an appealing social activity for people of all ages. This has included the above logo being developed and trademarked and streamlining the promotion of the program.

In addition, a Night Owls Facebook site has been developed.

Please check it out and ‘Like Us’ at: https://www.facebook.com/ nightowlsbowls?ref=hl A Night Owls website is also in the development stage and will be launched later this year.

Bowls SA is currently liaising with various Clubs to streamline the program and processes.

The Survey offers a simple and quick method of answering questions relating to the initial criteria for Phase One of the above awards and registering nominations.

Member Clubs that have met the initial criteria will then be contacted by Bowls SA and provided with a Phase Two online survey relating to the relevant Award for which they have qualified in Phase one. Documentation in support of the nominations will also be required.

An independent panel will assess all qualifying nominations to determine the finalists for each Award.

Finalists will be invited to attend the Bowls SA Awards Night where Winners will be announced.

Tickets are now available from the Bowls SA office 8234 7544 or reception@bowlssa.com.au for the Bowls SA Awards Night to be held in the Endeavour Homes Pavilion, Morphettville Racecourse on Friday 6 May 2016.

Bowls Ambassador

Bowls SA Awards 2015-2016 Does your Club have a volunteer that stands out from the rest?

Has your Club implemented strong governance practices, some original and inventive ideas to retain current membership and attract new members across a diverse demographic within the community?

Bowls SA recognises the contributions and achievements of Member Clubs and volunteers across South Australia and in the lead up to the Bowls SA Awards Night 2016 we are pleased to announce that nominations for the following Bowls SA Awards are now open: Club of the Year • Small Country • Large Country • Metropolitan Volunteer of the Year Official of the Year Coach of the Year Once again, in our quest to improve procedures, Bowls SA has streamlined the nomination process by providing all Member Clubs with a link to an online Bowls SA Awards Survey.

In the December 2014 SA Bowler the Board had the pleasure of announcing Independent Senator Nick Xenophon as the sport’s first Ambassador.

Since then Nick has attended the Bowls SA Awards Night as a very entertaining special guest, featured on the Bowls segment of the Channel 44 Sports Show and made himself readily available to assist and promote the sport.

The Board now have pleasure in confirming that Nick has accepted to continue in this role for a further 12 months. We look forward to continuing this excellent relationship.

BOWLS SA VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MOVIE MORNING In recognition Bowls SA will be holding a special Volunteer Appreciation Day for all volunteers and members.

DATE: Friday 6 November TIME: 9:30am for 10:00am start Contact your club secretary for more information and to get tickets for the event.

MOVIE: “The Dressmaker” VENUE: Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood

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Australian Open 2015

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South Australian contingent of approximately 80 bowlers entered in the 2015 Australian Open, held June 13-26 on the Gold Coast, and it was great to see a number of these players featuring prominently towards the pointy end of the tournament.

The South Australian four of Steven Dennis (West Lakes), Nathan Pedersen (Ascot Park), Wayne Ruediger (Grange) and Scott Thulborn (Adelaide) played in the first Men’s Fours Final against a solid team comprising Queensland and New Zealand players Dean McWhinney, Ian Law, Shannon McIlroy and Paul Girdler.

Well supported by a number of South Australian followers, the SA Four (all greenkeepers) fought a tight final with the result coming down to the last bowl and a measure.

Going in to the last end 9-11 down, the foursome set up the head so that Scott needed to deliver his final bowl to move the jack. And he did just that with Ruediger pulling out the measure to

Wayne Ruediger, Scott Thulborn, Steven Dennis and Nathan Pedersen

claim the 3 needed to bring home the trophy by 1 shot.

South Aussies continued to make their mark in the rest of the tournament with Nathan Pedersen having a huge

tournament following up the Fours win with a quarter final berth in the Pairs with partner Steven Dennis, and making it to the Semi-finals in the Singles.

BOWLS SA

Ins and Outs

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his time last year I wrote of an unprecedented number of bowlers changing clubs in the lead up to season 2014/15.

What eventuated was a stunning season which saw Holdfast Bay defeat Ascot Park in a wonderful Semi-Final, reigning Premier Adelaide bow out to Grange on the final bowl of the Elimination Final, Grange fall to the Ascot Park Lions having won three rinks of four played and a Grand Final to remember.

A revamped Holdfast Bay combination which had impressed all season went down by a single shot to the Lions in a grand stand finish to the year. Having won three rinks Ascot Park went down by 12 shots to Adelaide in the Grand Final of 2013/14 and after two great seasons in succession the reigning Premier will surely go into this year as favourites.

Having said that, bowls is an unpredictable game! Of the other three finals teams from last year Adelaide looks set to again have a good year in both the Premier and Major Leagues. However, both Holdfast Bay and Grange have both lost key players leaving the door open for challenging teams to state their case on the greens. There at least three other clubs which could well have their say as 10 teams vie for four finals spots after the 18 game regular season in 2015/16.

by John Bevin Ascot Park: In: T J Saunders (Lockleys), Jack Hateley (Birchmore), Ryan Cornelius (Lockleys), Ray Bryant (Lockleys), Ben Harris (returning to bowls), Mike Bertlesmeyer (Lockleys) Out: Randall Callaghan (business), Mark Afford (business) Holdfast Bay: In: Jarrod Goodwin (Brighton), Barry Walling (Brighton), Jayden Andersen (Stansbury), Russell Brown (Marion) Out: Kane Coulls (West Lakes), Aaron Bremner (Henley), Sam Dietrich (Henley) Grange: In: Mal Squires (Modbury), David Adcock (Ardrossan), Kevin Stock (Victor Harbor) Out: Mark Ulpen (work), Cam Dickson (season off), Scott Nicholls (Prospect-Broadview) Adelaide: In: Cassandra Harvey (Somerton), Karren Gatto (Lockleys), Tamzin Jenke (Loxton), Jess Alvaro (Gawler)

Having been decimated after a number of high quality bowlers left the club, just prior to the Pennant season last year, the Marion Hurricanes recruited well and after a sensational second half missed the finals on shots up. Going into this season the club and players looked relaxed and ready for the fight.

Out: Dave Thulborn (Edwardstown coach), Ben Smith

The last two years have seen what appears to be powerful West Lakes team begin badly and never recover. However, the club has also recruited well this year and you can bet that the selectors will arrest any signs of an early season slump with some urgency. At their best the Lakers can compete with any team in the competition.

Out: Geoff Collins (year off)

The Modbury Thunder has ended the regular season in fifth spot three times and sixth place once in the last four years but has won the services of some big name bowlers for season 2015/16. Providing the selectors can settle the four rinks early the northern club could well test the more favoured sides.

Out: Mal Squires (Grange), John Nelson (year off)

For Hawthorn and the promoted sides Salisbury and Henley the first six rounds will be vital. Henley in particular will go in to the competition as an unknown quantity. As a central club with great facilities recruitment was always going to be a priority and the Sharks have done well in this area. The playing group will need to adjust quickly to the high pressure of the Premier League and we are all aware of how difficult that can be. After a stellar season in 2014/15 Salisbury will go in with a new look side. The loss of four or five high quality bowlers during the off-season will put selectors under some pressure early. However, the club has a raft of quality players in the ranks and the jury is out as the club goes into this year.

Hawthorn survived in the elite division by the skin of their teeth last year and it will take some performance early if the Hawks are to test the major forces in the Premier League.

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Marion: In: Scott Binns (McLaren Vale), Michael Walker (returning to bowls)

Modbury: In: Gary Thompson (Kensington/Marryatville), Dale Robertson (returning to bowls), Kym Schumacher (Port Lincoln), Ken Willcox (Kadina), Paul Sunman (Somerton)

West Lakes: In: Kane Coulls (Holdfast Bay), Roger Ward (Salisbury) Out: Renee McPharlin (year off), Barry Smith (year off), Andy Callander (NZ) Salisbury: Out: Sam Pryor (Henley), Roger Ward (West Lakes), Bailey Rafferty (Under-18 State to Two Wells), Justin Morris, Aussie Cunningham (open clearance) Henley: In: Sam Pryor (Salisbury), Aaron Bremner (Holdfast Bay), Sam Dietrich (Holdfast Bay) Hawthorn: In: Rob Hutchinson (Payneham), Sue Hutchinson (Payneham)

Thursday Premier League After a sensational season in 2014/15 the Thursday women’s competition again promises plenty. Reigning Premier Prospect- Broadview and Grand Finalist Marion will both go in with additions to already strong squads.

In addition Prospect-Broadview will have a Saturday team in Major League for the first time so there are plenty of positives for the club. The pick-up of 18 new members during the off-season is an added bonus.

The Hurricanes came out of nowhere to grab a Grand Final spot last year and there is little doubt that the team will go in as the hunted not the hunter. The playing group however is focused on the task ahead.

For a powerful Holdfast Bay combination, season 2014/15 is now consigned to history. When you talk to the members they will tell you that it was one that got away. The Holdfast Bay club had an excellent year overall and you can chalk this team in for a top four position at the end of the minor rounds.

After missing out in the Grand Final in 2013/14 Happy Valley went one better last year and will go into the Premier competition for the first time in its history. There will be a lot of interest in how the Valley performs in the rarefied atmosphere of the elite division and I am predicting that the young club will make the top four.

The ten team competition will include Prospect-Broadview, Marion, Holdfast Bay, Payneham, Brighton, Lockleys and Kensington/Marryatville along with newly promoted clubs Happy Valley, Hope Valley and Grange.

Left to Right: Bailey Rafferty Sam Dietrich Justin Morris

BOWLS SA

Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark 3rd Edition

Bowls SA have received a number of queries regarding bowls stickers following the release of the ‘Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark 3rd Edition’ at the beginning of this year.

Please refer to the photos as to how your bowls should have adhesive stickers applied so they do not fully cover the Manufacturer’s Stamp and the Serial Number to comply with the Laws of the Sport.

The World Bowls stamp and Serial number are visible. This bowl is compliant.

The Serial number is not visible. This bowl is NOT compliant.

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BOWLS SA

Torrensville – An Exciting new Lawn Bowls facility

The Underdale Airport and Hindmarsh Clubs both lie within the City of West Torrens boundaries and have had a close relationship with each other for many years.

Through mutual agreement a new merged club, Torrensville, has been created and while recognising the traditions of the foundation clubs and their current membership, it will also be attractive to prospective new members.

Members have adopted a strategic plan that includes, merging the membership and share resourcing which will rationalise costs.

The vision also includes building a facility with an TORRENSVILLE all-weather Option 1 undercover playing surface for year-round use which will create a strong, financially viable club with world-class facilities.

The new club will be based at the Hindmarsh site on South Road, Torrensville. This is adjacent to the Thebarton Community Centre and Senior College, Thebarton Oval, the new Brickworks Shopping Precinct and is nestled amongst various other recreational sport’s facilities.

The critical element of the new facility - Extension of existing clubrooms to front all greens and courts - New 11 rink green has direct connection to clubrooms

is the under-cover synthetic rinks. The Hindmarsh greens and clubrooms, with some modifications, will accommodate the new club while the under-cover rinks are being built.

The proposal is to build a 10 rink all weather enclosed synthetic green immediately west of the Hindmarsh site without encroaching on Thebarton Oval.

This will be the first and only undercover bowling facility in the Adelaide

EXISTING GREEN (New Cover) 1600m²

NEW GREEN 2000m²

EXTENDED CLUBROOMS 600m²

EXISTING GREEN 1765m²

EXISTING TENNIS AND NETBALL COURTS 2 x Tennis 1 x Netball

metropolitan area which will provide a venue for coaching and practice for those involved in the higher levels of competition and state representatives at times when weather is poor and/or playing surfaces are not available.

The new facility will also enable the expansion of Open Tournaments and Night Owls and Social Bowling Competitions which are currently only played during summer.

This new asset will create a modern, vibrant and sustainable club that will increase participation in the sport, generate reliable ongoing revenue making the new club financially stable in order to fund future developments and add value to a community precinct.

RETIREMENT – A CHANGING LANDSCAPE WITH MUCH LESS SECURITY We may think that income needs decrease as we age into retirement due to diminished health and activity. In earlier advice days, we certainly used to operate on this assumption. However, there is recent evidence released by the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) to suggest this is no longer the case. The evidence is based on comparing two retirement phases.

The first is based on 70 year-old homeowners, while the second looks at an older segment of 90-95 year olds. Surprisingly, the totals needed to fund retirement are not substantially different between the two age groups. While lifestyle related expenses such as travel and entertainment reduce, there is an increased allocation to health and care needs. The high cost of Aged Care has become a huge drain on retirement income and capital for elderly retirees.

Standard Retirees (70 years old) p.a.

Older Retirees (90 years old) p.a.

Modest Lifestyle

(Single)

Comfortable Lifestyle

(Single)

Modest Lifestyle Comfortable Lifestyle

$23,363

$42,433

$33,664

$58,128

$22,670

$37,875

$33,744

$53,123

(Couple) (Couple)

Alarmingly, the problem is set to become worse. Age Pension payments are coming under increasing scrutiny by governments attempting to reduce the Social Security burden. The result of this is a reduction in the Age Pension in real terms for existing pensioners and tougher asset and income test rules for new applicants. The recent removal of the deductible amount for income test purposes and lifting the age pension entitlement age to 67 are but two examples of governments making eligibility conditions harder.

If a push to increase the Age Pension commencement age to 70 succeeds, it will place further pressure on retirement incomes to last longer. Having worked with hundreds of retirees over the last 20 years, it is very difficult to see how most 65-69 year olds can continue to work; both for health reasons and the simple fact that today’s employment market is far too competitive for many in this age group to have a realistic chance of securing work. The only retirement funding option for retirees in this age band will be drawing down from their own super and investments.

A third point that exacerbates this issue is that people are living longer. The average life expectancy for a male in 1992 was 74.5; today it is 80. For a female, it was 80.9 and today it is 84. This places a further drain on retirement capital.

So, if we add the funding impact of reduced pension entitlement and increased longevity, someone retiring today will need to make their capital last up to 10 years more than someone who retired, say, 15 years ago. This represents a significant funding gap which will create, in time, a serious social problem for our society.

It’s apparent that retirees will need more capital to fund their retirement. It will need to last longer, fund a larger amount of expenses (health & aged care) and meet a large funding gap that wasn’t there 5 years ago due to reduced age pension entitlements. Financial Modelling for those approaching retirement is more vital today than ever before to understand how long capital will last and to determine effective measures that can help alleviate this problem.

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BOWLS SA

McLaren Vale Bowling Club “The Dream Continues”

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cLaren Vale Bowling Club came away from the Bowls SA Awards Night with the title ‘Country Club of the Year’ from the seven finalists with a membership of 50 or more.

At 76 years young the operation is not the oldest in South Australia but from a £100 investment by members in 1939 the Club has grown into one of the most successful operations in the State.

Over the off-season the Club has carried out a $300,000 refurbishment of its facilities with new floor coverings, toilets, air conditioning and a 21st century bar now features of the new look clubrooms.

It is the first major redevelopment of the facilities since the early 1980’s and has been carried out with a view to support its 240 strong and increasing membership over the next 20 to 30 years.

In addition the Board made the decision to go from Santa Anna grass greens to Tift Dwarf over a three year period and the first replanting will be carried out from October this year.

Situated in the main street of the Vale and with a double road frontage, front and back, the Club has long held the belief that community involvement and sound business management are keys to success.

With this in mind sliding partitions allow for separation of the players from guests who may be preparing for a private function.

On Friday September 11 members welcomed West End representative, Andrew Smith and the tradies who had been involved in the refurbishment to a lunch to celebrate the completion of what has been a major refit. When asked to comment on the comprehensive redesign of the West End bar facilities Andrew replied, “We are always happy to help those who help themselves.”

Board member Les Carter, West who has been pivotal in

the refurbishment commented, “Our aim during the redevelopment has been to ensure that we leave a legacy that future members will still be proud of in 25 years’ time. Additionally, the works carried out in the Club have strengthened the values of volunteering and camaraderie in our members.”

End representative Andrew Smith at the refurbished bar

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Development Series Success – Mildura

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ach year, the SA Development teams meet a representative team from country Victoria, in Mildura, to play a Test Series.

Many of our current State players have competed over the years which highlights the importance of the event as a stepping stone into the State Squad on the Elite Athlete pathway.

The 2014 Series saw both the Men and Women’s sides return to SA successful, and the 2015 series was no different with both sides bringing home their respective trophies.

The Men’s side started strongly and wrapped up the Series after winning their first two tests convincingly, riding out a draw in the third test and still with one test left to play.

The Women’s side also started well, and went into the final test with the trophy in their sights, and triumphing strongly to come home winners.

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Men’s Teams Lead

Ashlin Cock

Charlie Martin

Isaac Trenorden

Tony Weatherall

(Wudinna)

(West Lakes)

(West Lakes)

(Mount Barker)

Michael Faehse

Alex Smith

Jarrod Pittaway

Luke Day

(Hawthorn)

(West Lakes)

(Lenswood)

(Grange)

Ben Johnson

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Alex Reynolds

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Sherri Olive

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The Clubs benefiting from this scheme are certainly utilising their payments in a diverse way: Michael Butterick and Ian Hilliam on behalf of Jamestown Bowling Club said “The funding received from ANZ will help us on a number of projects that will be determined by the Management Committee”.

Joy Milton advised that Balaklava Bowling Club will utilise the funding towards the installation of Solar Panels.

Gordon Stopp, Secretary of the Keith Bowling Club expressed his appreciation of the ANZ assistance and said there were a number of items on their wish list.

Edithburgh RSL Bowling Club will use their payment towards funding the installation of new shade areas while Loxton has indicated the Club will update their history.

Spalding Bowling Club President, Geoff Blaser, in receiving $3,000 from ANZ said the Club will be looking at funding pennant uniforms and is also looking at introducing a social club shirt.

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SA Bowling Arms Defeat NSW

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n a David versus Goliath upset result at the 2015 National Bowling Arm Sides Championships the vastly outnumbered South Australian team overcame the NSW side to win the SA/NSW competition to come second overall to Victoria.

South Australia has approximately 300 players using Bowling Arms compared to around 3,000 in NSW (representing a 10—1 advantage for NSW), and Victoria dominating the competition with an estimated 5,000.

Tranmere Bowling Club President Mike Porter and an army of volunteers pampered and delighted the players with the warmth of their hospitality and the visiting States voted this the best Championships yet.

Bowls SA President Janice Kelly OAM opened the event on Monday September 7 and over the ensuing three days Fours, Pairs, Triples and Singles were played.

In the Fours against NSW, SA had one loss, won one and drew the other two.

In the Pairs SA dominated NSW winning five of the eight matches and drawing one while in the Triples we were undefeated, winning all four matches.

The most successful skippers were Peter Amos with three wins and a draw and Rodney Egge with three wins. Bill Richards won two Pairs and was the only Singles winner.

At the Closing Dinner, Bowls Australia President Des Skinner, Bowls SA Vice President Wayne Prosser and Bowls SA CEO Mark Easton joined in the celebrations as President Mike Porter presented the South Shield to the victorious SA side; the first trophy win by an SA side since the inception of the Championships three years ago.

The competition against Victoria was another story with their enormous depth making them too strong for us; the final scores: Victoria 63, SA 30, NSW 27.

Next year a Queensland side will join the event which will be held at Broadbeach Bowling Club.

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Copper Coast Seniors - Supa Series & Volunteer Appreciation Day

Wallaroo and Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Clubs were hosts for a very successful 3 day Bowls Classic during late August when 28 teams competed at Moonta and 24 at Wallaroo.

Bowlers showed their support for the Series, some travelling from as far away as Bordertown, Millicent, Port MacDonnell and Victor Harbor plus a number of metropolitan Clubs.

The Supa Series is always a great social event, and thanks to the generous volunteers at these two clubs, competitors enjoyed excellent catering and hospitality.

The Seniors Committee would like to thank the District Council of Copper Coast and the local sponsors for their support of this event.

Both Clubs were also well supported by their sponsors with great raffle prizes.

Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club also hosted over 70 volunteers from clubs across the Yorke Peninsula with wine tasting by local winery, Barley Stack Wines on Friday August 28.

Volunteers heard about the value of their commitment to sport and the local community from Bowls SA Vice President Wayne Prosser and Amanda

Schultz (ANZ North & West District Manager), Tamara Lodge (ANZ Branch Manager, Kadina) and Cory Horsell (Rosewarne’s Kadina Mitsubishi) gave details of how ANZ and Rosewarne’s can financially assist Bowls SA Member Clubs across the State.

Mayor of the District Council of the Copper Coast, Paul Thomas was also in attendance and were joined by Bowls SA staff Daniel Lawlor and Taylor Smith and Bowls Australia’s Shane Moon and Faye Luke.

Guest Speaker on the day, Bowls Australia National Training Centre Coach for SA & NT, Faye Luke has been Coach to the Adelaide Endurance team taking them through to the Australian Premier League finals on both occasions. Faye was also former State Women’s and Junior Coach for Bowls SA. Faye spoke about her amazing experiences which included being Team Manager for the Australian Commonwealth Lawn Bowls Team that travelled to Glasgow and she followed up by treating volunteers to some drills that players can utilise to practice and develop their game.

Bowls SA in conjunction with the Region recognised the following volunteers for their exceptional service to the sport: Penny McCarthy (Bute) Diane Milner (Wallaroo Mines) Robert Ryan (Moonta) Annette Rowntree (Ardrossan) Les Diprose (Edithburgh) Allan Ford (Edithburgh) and Dianne Pearce (Wallaroo).

A sincere thank you to the District Council of the Copper Coast, partners ANZ, Clubs SA and Rosewarne’s (Kadina Mitsubishi) for their wonderful support of the Bowls SA Volunteer Appreciation program.

Also a big thank you to Region Secretary, Audrey May and Robert Ryan and his team of volunteers at the Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club for assisting Bowls SA with organising the day and arranging Barley Stack Wines to attend.

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Congratulations to Beaumont, Burra, Croydon, Edithburgh RSL, Grange, Hahndorf, Hawthorn, Kapunda, Mallala, Marion, Morphett Vale, Novar Gardens, Para Hills, Port Adelaide, Port Neill, Prospect Broadview, Toorak Burnside, Tranmere, West Lakes and Willunga Bowling Clubs who were successful with their applications.

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Students Learn to Bowl

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uring the third school term the Mount Barker Bowling Club hosted Year 11 students and two staff members from the Heathfield High School. The students attended weekly sessions, over a six week period, to learn the fundamentals of the game.

Beth Young, accredited Club Coach and her helpers explained and demonstrated the essentials which included ‘How to

start the game, etiquette, scoring and the various shots and formats that can be played.’ The students took to the game and displayed great skills and to wrap up the program, a theoretical and practical assessment session was conducted with students scoring very well in both aspects.

Mount Barker Bowling Club Coaches with Heathfield High School staff and students

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REGION 1 Region 3 Ray Leesong

Gloria Brakenridge 90th member of the Ray has been an active Bordertown Bowling Club sincemember he joined Earlier this year Peterborough in 1989.

He spent several yearstoon the Gloria Brakenridge was thrilled Social the majority receiveCommittee, her 90 Yearbut Certificate fromofClub his time since 1997 has been on the President Peter Sandy in the presence Greens Committee, he held the of her son, daughterwhere and family. position of Greens Manager for many Gloria joined the Peterborough Bowling years.

Club in 1961 and is still playing in the With his ability to fix anything around or Open competition on Saturdays and with on the green, Ray was the man you went her son Gary on Wednesdays. to when you wanted something done.

Shortly joining Gloria heran Even at after the age of 90, Rayand is still husband Frank moved to Tailem active bowling member and putsBend downfor a his work, where Gloria continued to play. mean bowl.

An2004 activeRay volunteer, Gloria served as In was rewarded with Life President of the Peterborough Membership of the Club for hisLadies efforts Bowling Club and in 1992 was President and is congratulated on celebrating his th of the now disbanded Birthday.

The ClubNorth hopesEastern to see him 90 Women’s In 2005 around forBowling a good Association. while to come. the Club recognised and honoured Gloria with Life Membership.

On the green Gloria won the Club Singles Championship title 12 times and was NEWBA Singles Champion twice.

Gloria has been a great Club Member, always willing to lend a hand and the Club wish her many more years on the green.

Ray Leesong receiving his 90 Year Certificate Bordertown The Bordertown Bowling Club has capped off a very successful year by winning four of the possible eight Region 1 Championships events held at the Naracoorte RSL Club in April.

Upper SE Champion singles, pairs and triples player Dianne Murch had a fantastic singles game against Lower SE, Heather Richards. “A brilliant game!” the spectators said and to quote the President PeterWaugh Sandy“apresenting the 90 marker, Jenny game worthy of Year Certificate to Gloria television coverage.”

After aBrakenridge three hour battle Dianne won 27-20.

To cap off a double, Dianne Murch and Judy Lack4won the pairs on the last Region end against LSE Jenny Tilley and Judy Lyndoch Grosvenor.

On Thursday 9th July 2015, the Lyndoch The men’s triples consisting of Neil Bowling Club hosted itsand firstRichard ‘Biggest Poulton, Jim McLellan Morning Tea’.

Muenster had a great battle against Julie Campbell everyone Mount Gambierwelcomed RSL and were level with with special to all on visitors to one endthanks to play.extended Three scored the last the Club. end sealed the championship for the 28 | | SA SA BOWLER BOWLER | June October 2015 28 2015

It was a morning Bordertown boys. tea to remember with a smorgasbord of home-made sandwiches, The men’s fours team Craig Sutton, sausage rolls, pasties, quiches, cakes Doug Murch (sub for Mick Kerber) and McLeod scones, and donated Club members, Phil Bob by Cavanagh had and of course andfrom coffee. control of theirtea game the start.

Naracoorte men couldn’t with Everyone received a ticketmatch for theit door the andtheir theydonation went on to prizeBordertown when they four placed have a comfortable win. into the collection tin.

The prize, a A feather mink in thethrow cap for the Bordertown beautiful rug, was donated Club and with the help of by theDenise USE Keith

by Peg Sharratt and won teams, Turvey. ladies fours Marj Richardson, Pat Holthom, Jo White A total of Jenny $201 Trengrove was raisedand to donate to also with Keith’s father son pair Gordon the Cancer Council. and Darrell Stopp, the USE secured the Region 1 Shield from the LSE by winning six of the possible eight games played.

desirable3infrastructure such as water REGION storage and Whyalla Golf solar systems.

After a long delayofthe Whyallahave Golfkindly The Rotary Club Kapunda Bowling Ladies were able to present donated a defibrillator for use at the their new clubrooms to the players new premises and members of both attending Invitation Day. clubrooms clubs met their at the White Street Teams were Port Augusta, on July attending 20 for a successful ‘hands on’ ETSA, Quorn, Wilmington, Ceduna, training session, conducted

by Red Cummins, Crystal Brook, Cross.

Laura, Port Lincoln, Kirton Point, Wudinna, Melrose, Whyalla and Whyalla Golf.

At the completion of the four games, four teams had won all four games. The eventual winners, determined on shots up, were the Port Augusta team of Jill Kirkham, Carol Shillabeer, Lee-Anne Shinnick and Kay Reynolds.

Runners up were Ceduna with Whyalla Golf third.

Dianne Murch and Judy Lack Lyndoch’s ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ Ken Forrest Ken has served the Keith Bowling Club Region 4 from 1994 to 1996 which as President Kapundafour years as Vice President. followed His expertise wasBowling then put to work As the Kapunda Club edges as the to Upper East Association closer theirSouth historic move to Dutton Secretary, a position he held Park Sports Complexwhich later this year for the 10 years and was subsequently awarded transformation is evident.

Life Membership for his efforts.

Thanks to Site Manager Peter Costello Ken alsoteam served a Club Selector for and his theas structure is no longer many terms; has been an Umpire and simply a skeleton but now looking very importantly has helped many a anew much like a he building and certainly bowler to fit into the Club and learn most impressive and imposingtoone. the art of the game of bowls. While his health hasn’t been the best of late, Ken still plays as often as he can and enjoys immensely the fellowship and the challenges that the game presents. At the Club’s Presentation Night in March Ken was presented with a Super Veteran badge by Country Councillor Barry Oliver.

Kapunda - Site planning The Board of Management, with the invaluable assistance of Sonia Fowler, have been active in the area of grant applications andbeing werecongratulated successful in by Ken Forrest receiving assistance environmentally Barry for Oliver

Winners: Port Augusta REGION 4 Kapunda - Progress Champion of Champions The Association Women’s and Men’s Singles, Pairs and Fours Champions Region 7 & Light, Mid-Murray, Bowls from Barossa Riverland and Silver City came together Aldinga Bay to compete the Region 4 Champion Aldinga Bay in Bowling Club are being of Champions that wasinheld the Barossa extremely proactive theirinrecruitment Valley in new April.members and one of drive for The Nuriootpa Club hosted athe their initiatives Bowling has been to secure women’s event and the men’s events were played at Angaston Bowling Club.

As there were players competing in more than one event this year, the competition was conducted over two days. Each Association was also playing for the overall Region 4 trophy for the best performed Association. The Region 4 Champion of Champion winners for 2015 are: Men’s Singles: Peter Merritt Women’s Singles: Kerry Treloar Men’s Pairs: Andrew Hill, Graham Butt Women’s Pairs: Judith Callea, Cheryl Barry Aldinga BayDarryl Bowling Club President Men’s Fours: Stephens, Ron Doug Johnsson OAM receives the Junior Payne, Brian Jones, Peter Merritt Jack Attack Kit from Bowls Australia Women’s Fours: Ruth Butt, Yvonne Regional Bowls Manager Ian James Hollis, Jan Grosser, Marg Cooper The overall Region 4 Trophy was won by

Club CLUB & Regional REGIONAL News NEWS from FROM across ACROSS the THE state STATE promotional space local shopping Bowls Riverland onin26their points over Silver centre.

City 22, Barossa & Light 18 and MidMurray 6 points.

With a small indoor green and a Junior Jack Attack kit, members will be able to show potential players how the game is played.

Shoppers will also be offered tickets in a free raffle which will be drawn at the Club, with the requirement that the person has to be in attendance to claim the prize.

During the afternoon the visitors will be able to have a come andButt try on Peter Merritt, Graham andthe greens, enjoy aAndrew sausage Hillsizzle and inspect the Club’s facilities.

REGION 4 Judith Hall Region 8 Presentation of a Super Veteran badge Balaklava to Judith Hall, formerly a member of the It was certainly a time for member Modbury Club and a current congratulations when three Balaklava of the Loxton District Bowling Club was Bowling Ray 4 Assistant made byClub Sue members Lloyd, Region Greenshields, Hebisch of and Norm Councillor andHerbie Vice President Bowls Sampson all celebrated their 90th Riverland during the Loxton Ladies birthdays within 10 days of each other Autumn Carnival in March. in late June and were presented with 90 Year Certificates by Region Councillor David Lamond.

Sue Lloyd with Judith Hall REGION 5 Streaky Bay Ray Greenshields, Herbie Hebisch and Norm Sampson with David Lamond

Region 8 Watervale The Watervale Bowling Club had borrowed full size bowls from Bowls SA to run their own program prior to the Sporting Schools Program and the Watervale Primary School could Streaky Bay’s new lookcost in not justify or budgeted for the purchasing their own Junior Jack Attack kit.

It has taken a couple of years to come The Club had Regional Bowls to fruition but advised the Streaky Bay Bowling Manager Moon that students Club is upShane and running withthe artificial were enthusiastic andprimitive enjoyed the carpetvery and, to replace the but program but the borrowed bowls were serviceable old club rooms, a brand too for their age to group. newheavy sporting complex service bowls, football, netball, cricket and As a result Shanebasketball, was able to organise

and present a Junior Jack Attack kit to tennis. the school. whole school, including Thank you toThe members of the Bowling 64 and three the teachers Clubchildren who landscaped area, were there to accept the kit. of the greens assisted with the laying and undertook numerous other jobs; a massive commitment by some very energetic members over many months.

Congratulations to our Patroness, Rae Brewster who was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day Honours.

Watervale Committee members with children from the Watervale Primary School Principal Wendy Burge and School Leaders Billy and Sophia, expressed their thanks and the children eagerly gathered around to check out the contents ofRae the Brewster kit.

OAM The school has applied for a grant under the Sporting Schools Program which has been accepted andAnniversary approved for the rest Port Lincoln 90th of the year. in the history of the Port A milestone Lincoln Bowling Club Inc. was marked Watervale member Tracey Wostikow on Saturday 11 April withand the has been running the2015, program celebration of its 90th anniversary. is currently doing her Coaching President, Peter Myers welcomed all her accreditation so that she can further bowlers and visitors, Life Members Glad skills.

Bertram and Gordon Hartley put down the first jack and bowl before 40 players Region including9two visitors from Caloundra Hope Valley and four from Cummins took to the greens.

Hope Valley Bowling & Community Club It wascelebrated a pleasuretheir to see Eunice have 25th Anniversary; Hewitson, is work, in herorganising, 98th year and 25 years ofwho hard Trevor Lawrence past members volunteering, fundasraising, planning at the Cluball forthe a few hours inactivities the afternoon. and numerous that during dayland wenttotoathe itMoney takesraised to start from the empty Eyre Peninsula Hospice Inc. membership of Home 230, three excellent Before the Gordonentered Hartley greens andpresentations a total of 17 teams outlined a brief history of theseason.

Club in the 2015/2016 Pennant and to older had Add thismembers two nights of researched Night Owls, memorabilia which was display. plenty of social bowls, a on very active One member had bottles of Indoor Bowls season during Port winter, displayed in a glass box which were teams in Melba Crompton, a great bottled for the over the years since interaction withClub the local community 1985. and the Club feels they have reason to A Supreme bowls polish and titan bowls celebrate! grip which were used by Mr Spencer Last year twoon pennants Argent on the the women originalwon greens the meaning we will have Premier 1 foreshore in 1925 were donatedagain

by Mrs this plus a team in Major League Max year Argent (his daughter in law) and and two in to Division 2. The men also had presented the Club by ex-member, aMrsuccessful season with most divisions Les Hughes to keep for the Club’s holding their positions.

Centenary year.

The Clubmust has go justtocompleted installation Thanks everyone who helped of Solar Panels and following visit from out in any way on this special aoccasion.

Scott Edgecombe of the Good Sports

program the Club is now an Accredited Level 2 member – something we are all proud of.

Hope Valley were once again a finalist in the Bowls SA Metropolitan Club of the Year Award and President Martin Smith along with Board members Roslyn Blakeney and Ashley Halls attended the Bowls SA Awards Night and, although the Club didn’t win, it was great to be recognised.

Sponsors Neil and Sylvia Parker with winners Andy Duggin, Yvonne Starke and Barry Kearsley. Absent: Emil Valente Mount Barker A significant bowling feat, which could possibly be a record for bowls in SA, has occurred at the Mount Barker Bowling Club. In 1963/64 long-time Club member David Chapman won his first Club Championship Pairs and now, 51 years later, has won the same competition with partner David Evans.

Region This must11 surely be a record?

Clarence Gardens The two Davids then went on to win the Saturday Association Champion of Champion On September 5 the Clarence Pairs. Bowling Club welcomed Sonja Gardens David (Immediate Chapman capped off a stellar Dillon Past President), season Atterton by winning both the Club Singles; Andrew (Secretary) and Graham 36 yearsofafter his firstClub win,of and the fours Kernick the Rotary Mitcham to Championship. its Open Day. In an illustrious career David selected to represent SAthe on It was was a great opportunity to thank 212 occasions over a period of 30 years.

Rotary Club for its generous donation of

an Automated External Defibrillator.

On a number of occasions, at sporting clubs across Australia, defibrillators have been invaluable in successfully reviving players and spectators.

Clarence Gardens President, Dean Cresswell believes that with the Club now attracting more players and visitors, schools and social bowlers, everyone will be able to rest a little easier knowing that there is excellent emergency equipment available.

David Evans with David Chapman Birchmore Life Memberships Four members of the Birchmore Bowling Club, Betty Florance, Betty Collins, Gerard Berden and Stuart Boxer were honoured with Life Membership at the Premiership Dinner on Sunday 26 April.

All recipients have been amazing volunteers and well deserving of Life Membership.

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Unbiased Opinion It is important that the community realises that there will not be that security blanket to assist in getting you by while youClub recover&from injuries Regional from that source for many injuries of significance.

The WorkCover scenario is also cold comfort for those with long-term injuries but who fall short of a very significant threshold to get ongoing payments on an ongoing basis beyond two years if you cannot return to work.

Similarly, medical bills have a three-year lifespan under the new legislation and after that you are on your own.

The Law of Diminishing Returns

T

he laws in South Australia that affect those injured at work or on the road have been dramatically changed over the last two years.

In respect of road accident claims, the amounts you receive by way of compensation for those still eligible has been greatly reduced. Thresholds have been imposed and many of those injured will not meet those thresholds which will mean that they will have an ability to recover medical expenses and possibly past economic loss only.

No security can be gained from paying your registration and insurance when you are unable to work due to the effects of a road accident.

Even the seriously injured will have damages reduced in magnitude due to the effects of these changes.

The changes were justified on the basis of ongoing premium increases and also because of the introduction of the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme.

The New Scheme is commendable but covers only a very small number of persons injured and very seriously injured at that. The vast bulk of significant injuries will go undercompensated or have no compensation at all apart from those above.

The justification for changes in regard to the WorkCover Act was based upon a number of features of the old system which were not working properly and certainly amendment and reconsideration was required. It would have been better had the legislation incorporated a right to common law damages which essentially would have provided an injured worker with a way to move forward with some security but that was not to be, not to any significant extent in any event.

This brings me to the purpose of this article which is the increased importance of total and permanent disability insurance and income maintenance.

This insurance has been tied to your employment since the early ‘90s when it became mandatory to have superannuation from your employer which has increased over time.

Almost invariably the insurer attaches insurance for total and permanent disability and for income maintenance.

Those additional aspects to superannuation now become very important to an injured worker or someone injured in a motor vehicle collision.

Sometimes the coverage is not all that significant so it may well be that you need to supplement it with your own insurance along the same lines.

South Australian’s life, means that these matters are of now far greater significance.

News thethey state Whilstfrom they canacross be expensive, will provide security and peace of mind in the event that some illness, accident, collision or workplace event occurs which causes significant and long-term injury or disability.

The schemes that previously existed are no longer of the same value.

Indeed, it will be interesting to compare premiums over time because most of us are still paying significant motor vehicle insurance registration and insurance cost for very little coverage.

The fund is now being considered for lease or sale to private insurers with a bill before Parliament for that purpose.

There is also an enquiry in Parliament as to whether or not it is an appropriate step to take.

Whilst in my daily work I am often challenging insurers in their assessments in matters, I am with them in the sense that every Australian should have it to the extent they can afford it. To be without it can be quite a significant oversight.

It is a great pity that the changes to the schemes did not find the right balance, in my view, as to how to look after the injured. They are in many cases adequate insurance against the things in life that occur without notice.

As they are no longer adequate, other measures need to be considered to provide that security to income.

In particular, TPD and income maintenance insurance are two such matters for consideration by all of us.

Anthony Kerin Maurice Blackburn Lawyers 420 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000 www.mauriceblackburn.com.au

The motivation in raising the topic is simply that with the diminishing rights to damages and compensation in two very major areas of the average SA BOWLER | October 2015 | 31

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Questions

From time to time we see a player turn the mat over before they play a bowl, particularly when about to play a drive. Is this allowable?

In a close match a team is holding three shots when the skip accidentally moves the jack about a centimeter without changing the scoring situation. What should be done?

When an umpire is called to determine which of two bowls is shot, must they make a decision in favour of one or other of the bowls in question? (a) The umpire moves the jack slightly when measuring and replaces it as best they can to its original position and continues measuring. Is the umpire correct in replacing the jack? (b) What happens if a third does the same thing?

At the conclusion of an end a bowl required to be measured, is resting on another bowl which prevents its measurement. What shall be done to allow the result to be determined?

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Answers

YES. There is nothing in Law 6.2 that says the mat cannot be turned over. The mat can be turned over to obtain a better grip at any time but it must be replaced in its original position. Law 6.2.6

If a jack at rest within the rink of play is displaced by a player, the opposing skip or the opponent in singles must put the jack back to its former position. Law 38.1.3

NO. If the umpire’s measure shows both bowls are equidistant from the jack then the umpire must declare the end a tied and recorded as a completed end.

Law 24.2

(a) YES. The umpire displaced the jack so it must be replaced to its former position. Law 38.4.3 (b) If a player moves the jack whilst measuring then the opponent must put the jack back to its former position. Law 38.4.1

The best available means must be used to secure the resting bowl in its position and then remove the other bowl. Law 23.6.2

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