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2013/2014 BOWLS WA ANNUAL REPORT

Level 1, 158 Main Street Osborne Park WA 6017 All Correspondence to: PO Box 123, Osborne Park WA 6917 Ph: (08) 9340 0800, Fax: (08) 9340 0888 Email: enquiries@bowlswa.com.au Website: www.bowlswa.com.au CONTENTS PAGE Office Bearer’s Directory 4 Sponsors 4 Past President’s 5 Executive & Committee Reports

President 6 CEO 8 CDO 10 Bowls Management 12 Volunteer Recognition 13 Country 14 High Performance 16 NTC 17 Membership & Participation 18 Rules 20 Greens & Infrastructure 21 Fixtures & Events 22 Inclusive Practices 23 Finance & Governance 24 Statement of Accounts 25 Bowls WA Events 36 Country Pennants 42 Metropolitan Pennants

44 Bowls WA Awards 46 Club Membership 50

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BOWLS WA OFFICE BEARERS & SPONSORS Office Bearers 2013 / 2014

Patron: Governor of WA Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC Vice Patrons: Bill Gilbride, Beryl Brennan President: Patrick Buller Deputy President: Graham Leeks Board Directors: Wiggy Harley (Finance), Kerry Andersen (Country), Wendy Ireland (Participation), Therese Hastings (Fixtures & Events), Linda DeeganHumphries, Hendy Cowan, Derek Boardman (part) Hon Auditor: Jeff Edwick

General Committees

Bowls Management: Graham Leeks (Ch), Peter Falconer, Tom Gates, John Goddard, Max Petrich, Bev Bradshaw, Anne Lilley, Merle Burn, Jaewyn Norton, Kerry Andersen, John Lewis, Norm Anderton, Brian Burton, Therese Hastings, Michael Goble-Garratt, Tony Hockey, Angela Booth (part) Country: Kerry Andersen (Ch), Anita Cowan, Lawrie Chitty, John Lewis, Kim Tanner, Linda DeeganHumphries, Wally Treloar, Pauline Peirce, Kevin Heberle Greens & Infrastructure: Des Jones (Ch), Norm Anderton, Neville Nash, Kevin Lynch, Jim Powell, Gary Pollett, Bill Blakely, Dicky Dawe Membership & Participation: Wendy Ireland (Ch), John Ilian, Clive Adams, Daniel Woodrow Fixtures and Events: Therese Hastings (Ch), Brian Burton, Trevor Barron, Ian Marshall, John Bridge, Ian Wittber, Marc Abonnel, Wayne Molloy, Leonie Potts, Helen Hamilton, Di Anderton, Elizabeth Petrich, Lynette Wall Rules: Michael Goble-Garratt (Ch), George Bydder, William Cowan, Wiggy Harley, Sharyn Mercer, Michael Miller, Sicelia Gmeiner, Sue Hogg, Dennis Green Over 60’s Selector Men: Roger Barns, Ted Alden, Pieter Harris Over 60’s Selector Women: Beryl Brennan, Roma Dunn State Selector’s Men: Lindsay Thorn (Ch), Graeme Wishart State Selector’s Women: Roma Dunn (Ch), Angela Sharp Under 18’s Selector: Elio Tolotti State Coaches Men: Pieter Harris, Tony Hockey (Ass) State Coaches Women: Brian Jeppesen, Ian Hastings (Ass) State Coaches Under 18 Girls: Jaewyn Norton State Coaches Under 18 Boys: Colin Johnson

Office Administration

Chief Executive Officer: Ken Pride Operations Manager: Aaron Delaporte Competition & Events Manager: Pieter Harris Office Staff: Clare Sopp (Reception and Administration), Elizabeth Rolt (Accounts), Denise McMillan (Inclusive Practices Officer), Raj Suares (High Performance) Official Photographer: Hans Smit Sunday Times Reporter: Clive Adams

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Bowls WA would like to thank and acknowledge the following sponsors and business partners for their ongoing support:

PAST PRESIDENTS

Bowls WA Unified Past Presidents

P Buller 2010-14 F Lilley 2008-10 N Samuel 2006-08 T Barron 2004-06

RWABA - Past Presidents

B Gilbride 2002-04 J Yandle 2000-02 V McIntyre 1998-00 G V Bainbridge 1996-98 J W Morton 1994-96 A F Ayres 1992-94 K T Cadee 1990-92 J J Carter 1988-90 T H Joel 1986-88 R G Wishart 1984-86 P N Stanley 1982-84 C W Hicks 1980-82 N E Fraser MBE 1978-80 A M Eddy AM JP 1976-78 A W Hall 1974-76 H G Charleson 1972-74 J Murray JP 1970-72 E I Paddick JP 1967-70 H E Smith JP 1963-67 A Cruikshank 1961-63 Dr A P Davis 1957-61 J L Rae 1953-57 E C Lawrence 1947-53 W J Sumpton 1945-47 W Christie 1936-45 E B McKenna 1934-36 J Hammill 1931-34 Dr F W Carter 1930-31 G H Olney 1928-30 J Holdcroft 1927-28 W M Nairn 1926-27 J Scaddan C.M.G. 1921-26

RWABA - Past Presidents cont.

L Alexander 1920-21 A L Parsons 1919-20 J Hammill 1918-19 G P Stevens 1917-18 W W Berry 1909-17 E A Evans 1908-09 F L Parkes 1907-08 R P Vincent 1906-07 L Alexander 1904-06 F Good 1903-04 J Stoddart 1902-03 J G Warner 1901-02 C J McHenry-Clarke 1900-01 R A Dixon 1899-00 T B Jackson 1898-99

WALBA Past Presidents

N Samuel 2003-04 F Doran 2001-03 G Susac 1999-01 B Brennan 1996-99 V Lester 1994-96 B Meyers 1993-94 A O’Shannassy 1991-93 P Plowman 1989-91 E Reynolds 1987-89 M Slavich 1985-87 D Filmer 1983-85 H Repacholi 1981-83 C Hicks 1979-81 P Needham 1976-79 J Ellett 1973-76 J Shaw 1969-73 S Rogers 1965-69 M Fraser 1961-65 G Hulin 1957-61 I Allen 1952-57 A Neill 1944-52 A M Yates 1935-44

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - PRESIDENT President’s Report Once again I have great pleasure in presenting you with the 2013-2014 report. Being President of Bowls WA is a great privilege and I have very much enjoyed the journey over the past four years.

The role is both challenging and rewarding as the board attempts to consider the best interests of the sport as well as those of thousands of participants. The age group of these players is extremely diverse and often what a young player wants from the sport is quite different from that of an older bowler. Our pennant system throws everyone in together and we all play under the same conditions of play. Inevitably this will create varying opinions and many ideas on how best to deal with them. Often ideas have merit but while fixing one particular problem we can create another issue which may be as bad or worse than the original issue.

Our pennant system has served our state well for many years and while I acknowledge it has problems, it is still the life blood of many clubs. Evidence of this is clear to see in the weeks after pennants finishes and once busy bars and greens suddenly become nearly deserted.

Change can often be for the good but we need to be sure that it is significantly better than the system that we know has worked so well for so long.

Over the year I have had the opportunity to visit many of our Metropolitan and Country clubs and meet with bowlers and administrators from around the state. In nearly all cases their passion and love for our sport is evident and encourages me to believe our sport is in good hands around our state.

Finance and Governance

I am pleased to note that the association booked a profit of $13,020 for the 2013-2014 financial year.

After many years in the role of Finance director Jean Gregory retired last year and Wiggy Harley took her position on the board and on the Finance and Governance Committee. With a falling capitation base and fierce competition for sponsorship dollars it is a constant battle for funds and to balance the books.

Thank you and well done for your efforts and expertise Wiggy.

Partnerships

The major sponsor of Metropolitan Pennants is BCIB Insurance and I am pleased to confirm that Ian Hopper has agreed to renew his agreement for a further three years. BCIB is a committed partner of bowls throughout Australia and BWA are excited to continue this relationship.

Once again the Department of Sport and Recreation has been a major contributor to BWA and their support is very much appreciated by the board and all our members.

In addition we have received support from Healthway, Crown Perth, Henselite, Aero Bowls World, Taylor Bowls, and Apia and our thanks go to you all for your support to our financial viability.

Fixtures and Events

The fixtures and events committee which runs bowls in our state is chaired by Therese Hastings and is responsible for the day to day running of both men’s and women’s bowls. Therese is ably assisted by a large group of volunteers who ensure the smooth running of our pennant competition and major events.

Thank you to Therese and all the volunteers who give so much time to our sport

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Support for a successor

Thank you also to Graham Leeks who has been so loyal and supportive of me in his role as Vice President and chairman of the Bowls Management Committee. Graham has been on the board with me for four years and has shown a keen insight into the game. He has also demonstrated the ability to mount a well thought out and reasoned argument and has been a great contributor to the board.

At the time of writing I know Graham is standing for President and I wish him all the best in that role should he be successful.

Membership and Participation

The task of growing and promoting our game is the toughest and most difficult portfolio on our Board. Wendy Ireland and her committee have worked tirelessly on ideas and strategies which the board can use to promote our game. This work is carried out against a background of limited financial support, waning media interest in any sport which is not regularly on TV and changing family demographics which are causing people to be time poor.

Wendy has indicated she may not stand again so on behalf of the board thank you.

Country

Kerry Andersen has been Country Director for the last four years and with assistance from Hendy Cowan has worked tirelessly with the leagues and zones to create better and more meaningful lines of communication through to the board.

I was able to attend some league events at Gingin and Mandurah and the zone round robin at Jurien Bay. These events combined with country week are hugely popular and are really well supported by country bowlers. Congratulations to all those selected in the All Star teams.

It was great to see a male country bowler be selected in the state side this year. Mark Simpson has been a consistent performer in major events for many years and it is great to see his efforts rewarded.

CEO and staff

I would very much like to thank CEO Ken Pride for his outstanding work during my term as President. Ken has grown into his role and bowlers in WA are fortunate to have someone of Ken’s ability and dedication as their CEO. To the BWA Staff I thank you on behalf of the board for your hard work,dedication and loyalty.

I have enjoyed working with you for the last four years.

Final Thankyou

Finally I would like to thank the countless bowlers and administrators who I have associated with over the years and who have made my involvement in Bowls so pleasurable and rewarding.

For me, our sport is about relationships, friendships, fair competition and respect for the game, its traditions and its history. I believe we have a responsibility as modern day bowlers and administrators to guard and promote these aspects of our sport.

Good Luck to the new board and good bowling everyone.

Patrick Buller

Bowls WA President

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - CEO

Chief Executive Officer Report This has been another challenging year with a continuation of the 30 year decline in capitated members with a (4.6%) fall to 17,170 as at 31 May. This decline directly affected the numbers of players competing in pennant, state events and to a lesser degree country week, which has stood up remarkably well in recent years.

The capitation decline continues to squeeze income and although it makes up one of the lowest overall income percentiles compared to other states and territories, it remains very much an integral part of our financial outcomes in WA. A surplus of $13,020 was achieved, however this very much rode on the back of a contraction in marketing and association development; a position seen as unsustainable into the future. The recently announced changes from a capitation model to a club fee in Victoria will be watched with interest in coming months.

Committee Structure

This year will see the end of the initial two year term of the members of the Bowls Management Committee; the body charged with overseeing the game in this State. The restructure and formation of this Committee has been a positive move with representatives from all operational committees, the country and metropolitan clubs combining to give broad input into conditions of play, the structure of the season and other matters pertaining to pennant and above.

The retirement of several members from the committee will once again provide opportunity for “fresh blood� to offer opinion and make decisions towards the betterment of the game. My thanks to those members not seeking re-election for their service. In addition thank you to the operational committees, the doers who are there every week ensuring all is in readiness for whatever event we participate in.

Strategic Direction

The completion of the Bowls WA Strategic Plan for the next three years was signed off by the board at their December meeting. This very much complements the Bowls in Australia plan, developed over a number of months by BA, the states and territories and other bowls stakeholders. The plan is a rolling document and reviewed continuously, but will form the basis for operational activities over the next planning period. A key objective is the continued updating of our communication and event management systems.

The Bowls Connect program is the key to a fully automated Competition Management System (CMS), which will deliver online results in real time both for pennant and other BWA events.

Extensive training is being developed for clubs for implementation in the 2014/15 season, which will remove many of the time consuming (and costly) manual reporting systems.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - CEO

Board and Staff

Many thanks for the work of the Board this past 12 months. Although many believe they could do a better job, each and every decision is made with the game and/or clubs in mind – on occasions this does not satisfy each and every one of us. After four years in the chair, President Patrick Buller will not stand for reelection. During his tenure many changes have been made both structurally and “on the green” and his commitment to the game and members has been much appreciated.

Directors Attended Apologies Patrick Buller 12 Graham Leeks 11 1 Kerry Andersen 11 1 Hendy Cowan 10 2 Wiggy Harley 11 1 Therese Hastings 11 1 Wendy Ireland 11 1 Linda Deegan-Humphries 4 Retired Directors Derek Boardman 3 1

To the staff I have said before that they work often long and difficult hours, and no doubt would welcome a greater level of resources, both financial and human. They do good work and I am very proud of their commitment to their work and to the Association.

Bowls Australia

My personal thanks to Des Skinner (President), Neil Dalrymple (CEO) and his staff for the support offered to Bowls WA over the course of the year.

The collaborative approach taken by BA to the various States and Territories over many issues, has allowed for robust debate to be undertaken, whilst ensuring however that any outcome reached always had the betterment of the game as the over-riding outcome.

Bowls WA looks forward to still further strengthening this relationship.

Looking ahead

The game in WA will have many challenges in the 12 months ahead.

Falling income through capitation, the potential of reduced Government assistance, open gender and its legislative requirements and the input of a fully automated CMS, will challenge many or all of us. In 12 months we will all need to continue to adapt to “survive” and we look to our membership for mutual support in this.

Ken Pride

Chief Executive Officer

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - CDO Bowls Australia Community Development Officer The last 12 months has been a busy and exciting time for the CDO program.

A number of new programs and initiatives have been created to assist bowls clubs in different ways.

Business Plans for Clubs

After the success of last year’s Club Health Checks, Bowls Australia gathered all the results and realised that a critical area that needed to be addressed nationally was business planning at club level. Very few clubs had business plans so a bowls specific business plan template was created and with that many clubs now have a business plan to guide their committees into the future. I have been fortunate to work with some fantastic committees to work through a plan that suits the club and I would urge all clubs who are yet to implement a plan to contact me to arrange a time for me to come out and help.

Unlike in the past, it is almost essential that all organisations have some sort of plan in today’s environment to progress into the future.

Jack Attack

On the back of the huge success of the Australian Premier League last year came a product called Jack Attack. Jack Attack is aimed at filling the gap between social/corporate bowls and Pennant.

A competitive competition of a fun and modified version of bowls played within 90 minutes each week at local clubs is hoped to really boost the profile of bowls and help clubs generate some much needed revenue.

Two clubs around the country were selected to run a national pilot of this new concept and Scarborough Bowling Club was one. Over a 4 week period in January 8-10 teams competed against each other to win a weekly prize and also an overall prize for the best performed team. It was fantastic to see a green full of energetic participants under the sun setting sky in Scarborough with the music pumping, enjoy what was on offer. Two bowl triples with no skips, power plays, 2x sets with a tiebreaker and plenty of great fun was a recipe for success.

This new format of bowls will be available to more clubs later in the year. It will be advertised live on Foxtel with season two of APL.

Developing external links

A big part of the CDO program is the links it can make with other organisations that can assist bowls club. Working with local councils has been a major part of my last 12 months. The work that goes on behind the scenes to get the best for clubs is huge. I have contacts with just about all councils and quite often I will visit a bowls club with a local council staff member. This is a great way for councils to get to know the clubs better and for clubs to show themselves off to people who can impact them in many ways.

Another organisation I have worked very closely with is the Active After School Communities (AASC) from the Australian Sports Commission. Their job is to work with primary schools and sports clubs to get children participating in sport after school.

Bowls has been a major target this year with many clubs throughout Metro Perth and also in the country. They have benefited from having children come to their club to participate in a kid friendly version of bowls. The AASC focus on a ‘Play for Life’ philosophy which is simple game based activities that replicate the skills of the chosen sport.

Over 25 fantastic bowls programs have been run around the state with great assistance provided as well as grant money that clubs used to get new equipment.

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Rockingham Telethon

One of the highlights for me this year was a single event a club in Perth ran over the Telethon weekend.

Rockingham Bowling Club decided they wanted to raise money for this great cause and they ran a 48 hour Bowl-A-Thon where participants paid a small entry fee to bowl continuously for a portion of the 48 hours. Volunteers and participants alike braved horrible weather conditions to make this event a success. There was always at least a group of people playing bowls at all times and the string of continuous bowls was never broken. Politicians, state representatives and local business owners were just some of the people who took part.

A substantial amount of money was raised for Telethon and a huge congratulations must go to Grant Mackenzie (Bluey) and the Rockingham Bowls Club for organising and running this fantastic event.

Daniel Woodrow

Community Development Officer

Daniel can be contacted via Phone: 0408 136 831 Email: dwoodrow@bowlsaustralia.com.au

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - BOWLS MANAGEMENT Bowls Management Committee The Bowls Management Committee (BMC) and Operational Committee structure has now been in place for the past two years. The BMC includes eight elected members from metropolitan clubs, four of each gender, the chairpersons of the four operational committees and two country representatives from the Country Committee, one of each gender.

The primary purpose of the new committee structures was to improve the communication flow between Bowls WA and the clubs and to provide much quicker responses back to clubs on issues that concerned them. The feedback we have had would indicate that these objectives have in most cases been achieved.

Field of Play Rules

A key role of the BMC is to review Field of Play and Conditions of Play rules changes as proposed by the Fixtures & Events (F&E) committee. This is an ongoing process but primarily occurs at the start of the season. There were quite a number of changes made prior to last season and many of the changes were introduced based on feedback from the clubs, either directly to the F & E committee, or from the Presidents and Ladies forums that have become an integral part of the improvement in the communication flow between clubs and Bowls WA. The BMC Charter requires it to be responsible for overseeing the process for clubs and club members who wish to appeal a Bowls WA decision or penalty.

Appeal Process

The appeal process was streamlined this season, with the BMC when required to hear an appeal, appointing a three person tribunal to hear the matter within ten days of the appeal being lodged, rather than wait for the matter to be heard at the next BMC meeting.

This allowed decisions to be made in a more effective and timely manner, giving clubs or club members outcomes around which they could forward plan.

Member Behaviour

During the season there was some criticism directed at Bowls WA suggesting that we were not taking seriously issues relating to bad behaviour on the green. Clubs must understand that Bowls WA cannot police bad behaviour as we do not have the resources. This must be the responsibility of each club to manage and clubs need to take the appropriate action with their members who do not meet the accepted standards of behaviour and sportsmanship.

However Clubs may not be aware that Bowls WA is a signatory to the Bowls Australia Members Protection Policy. Club members who believe that either they, or the sport of bowls has been brought into disrepute, and who have tried without success to resolve the matter through their club, can refer it to Bowls WA for adjudication.

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Changes moving forward

During the last year we sadly lost Angela Booth who passed away after many years service to the game with Bev Bradshaw from the Manning club joining the committee as a casual vacancy.

Also during the year Des Jones the Greens and Infrastucture Chairman stood down and Norm Anderton joined as his replacement.

As elected members of the BMC serve only a two year term, the AGM this year will see a new group of elected members. I am aware that some of the current members will be seeking re- election which for continuity reasons is particularly useful. I am also aware at the time of writing this report that Max Petrich, Peter Falconer and Jaewyn Norton have decided not to seek re-election.

To them and to all of the elected members, the chairs of the Operational Committees , Kerry Andersen and John Lewis who represented country bowlers I thank you for the wonderful contribution you have all made to the BMC over the past two years and for the support that you have given to me as Chairman. It has been a pleasure to have worked with you all.

Graham Leeks

Bowls WA Deputy President / Director Bowls Management

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Bowls WA had the pleasure of acknowledging many hard-working volunteers at their annual Volunteers Function at Manning Memorial Bowling Club on Monday, April 8th in recognition of their importance and the enormous contribution they make to our bowling community.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Jean Gregory (Bowls WA Board) and Derek Boardman (Bowls WA Board).

Certificates of Service: Wayne Coyle (Coach), Desmond Jones (Greens), Steve Srhoy (Selection), Elio Tolotti (Under 18’s Selection).

A special presentation was made to the Sorrento Bowling Club in recognition of the outstanding job they did hosting the National Under 18 Championships.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - COUNTRY Country Country bowls has seen huge benefits from funds granted by the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Royalties for Regions program. Many regional centres now boast excellent facilities with the opportunity to attract new members.

The Peel region is continuing to expand membership, and the new facilities at the Halls Head Bowling Club are an example of the progress of the region.

Smaller regional towns, however, continue to see a decline in population and are struggling to keep their pennant sides afloat and competitive.

Sponsorship is continuing to decline, presenting yet another challenge for both bowling clubs and associations.

The September meeting of the BWA Board was held at the York Bowling Club. Following the meeting, an open forum was held with local members who were informed of current issues facing bowls in WA. The annual Country Forum was held on May 23. Zone Presidents and Vice Presidents were invited to attend. Current issues were discussed, and Country Committee members had the opportunity to join with Board members and staff, in an address by Bowls Australia representatives.

Inter Zone Round Robin

Successful Inter Zone Round Robin Fours events were held at the Jurien Bay Bowling Club, and the women’s Inter Zone Pairs were held at the Margaret River Bowling Club. Competition was keen, with the South West Zone winning the women’s Fours, the Eastern Zone won the women’s Pairs for the first time, and the Northern Zone taking the shield for the men’s Fours.

Country Week

Although Country Week nominations were a little lower than the previous year, competition was again keen, with the winners staying the distance to accept the coveted titles.

The Men’s Fours title went to the Geraldton team of M. Grigsby, J. Cukela, T. Williamson, B. Criddle. Koorda players Craig Greenham and Wayne Maher won the Pairs title, the first Country Week title for their club. Scott Edmonds of the Karratha Bowling Club won the coveted Singles title.

The Geraldton Bowling Club was presented with the Country Week Club of the Year Shield.

Women’s Country Week was played in ideal weather conditions. The Fours title was won by the Geraldton team of L. Poletti, K. Hill, F. Sudilowski and J. Adam. The Pairs title went to the Eaton team of E. McDonald and A. Whyatt. Noelene Abe once again showed her dominance of women’s events by winning the Country Week Singles title.

The Geraldton and Corrigin Clubs share the Country Week Club of the Year 2014.

I would like to thank all of the metropolitan clubs who graciously hosted Country Week events.

Their hospitality is much appreciated by the country players.

Brian Burton and Di Anderton and their committees are again to be congratulated on the smooth running of the Country Week events and I thank them sincerely.

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Country Coaching Enhancement Scheme

The Country Coaching Enhancement Scheme will take a new direction this year. Specialist coaches will now travel to each of the Zones to participate in a weekend of elite coaching for selected players. This new format will broaden the number of players who are able to attend the weekend, and also give opportunities to former participants, to further their endeavours in the game.

Country Awards

The Annual Awards evening at Crown Perth, saw our outstanding country bowlers recognised.

Mark Simpson is the Men’s Country Bowler of the Year, while Noelene Abe retains the Penny Needham Brooch for the fourth successive year.

The Geraldton Bowling Club is the Country Club of the Year, and the Wagin Bowling Club, the Small Country Club of the year.

Moving Forward

I will be retiring as the Country Director in July. I have enjoyed representing the regional players of our State and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and welcomed me to their clubs during the past four years.

I thank the Country Committee for their time and efforts in representing the Zones.

Sincere thanks to John Lewis, Deputy Director, for his support. Thanks to Ken Pride, CEO, and members of the Board with whom I have been privileged to work, and to the Bowls WA staff who are always willing to assist.

I look forward to the appointment of the new Country Director and wish them an enjoyable and fulfilling term in the position.

Kerry Andersen Director Country

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - HIGH PERFORMANCE High Performance Report Youngsters grabbing their opportunity with both hands was a constant theme for our high performing athletes throughout the 2013-14 season.

Youngsters grabbing their opportunity with both hands was a constant theme for our high performing athletes throughout the 2013-14 season. Elizabeth Allan shone brightest when the nation’s most talented, young bowlers descended upon Sorrento Bowling Club’s magnificent greens. Allan remained undefeated all week in the girls’ blue-ribbon singles event and was simply unstoppable against the highly fancied Victorian Chloe Stewart, winning the final 2110. Last year’s dual-gold medallist David Downey was disappointed by his efforts in the boys’ singles, however, he never lost focus and guided his teammates Dan Nicholls and Wesley Neilson through tough games against very strong opposition; his experience key to WA defending the Triples crown.

Allan’s hard work paid further dividends when she was selected to represent her country for the first time in the Under 18 Australian Side’s three-test series against New Zealand. WA’s highly respected National Training Centre (NTC) Coach Therese Hastings was also recognised as part of the elite coaching pathway and Head Coach Steve Glasson had this to say after another overwhelmingly successful series: “All of our dedicated coaches oversee a committed bunch of quality young bowlers who perform with great passion and enthusiasm when the green and gold is worn and that makes our job very enjoyable.”

Also impressing the national selectors were young guns Matthew Ayres and Kristina Krstic; their display in Burnie, Tasmania at the National Sides Championships attracted much attention and earned the pair a call up to the Australian A squad. While there were other strong individual performances, the overall 6th placing for our Men’s and Women’s sides was disappointing and leaves State coaches Pieter Harris and Brian Jeppesen with plenty of work to do if WA are to make the most of home town conditions and support, and challenge for top honours in 2015.

Laura Merz and Kelli Rogalski’s run to the final of the Super Six Women’s Pairs was another highlight from the week in Burnie. Despite eventually going down to NSW’s Kay Moran and world champion Karen Murphy, the girls certainly turned many heads their way with an aggressive style and dominant play. Krstic won the bronze medal play-off in the Singles and will represent Australia at the Junior (Under 25) World Cup later in the year.

Again, I wish to thank the coaches, selectors and Bowls WA CEO Ken Pride who form the High Performance Committee, in particular Ian Hastings and Tony Hockey who do such a fine job wearing the different hats of State Assistant Coach, Team Manager and Academy Coach. The Aero Bowls WA Academy has doubled in size this year to be almost at full capacity and the time and effort Messrs Hastings and Hockey put in does not go unnoticed and is certainly appreciated by the players and wider bowls community. Many thanks to our friends at the Department of Sport Recreation for not only the significant funding but also the professional support they give our athletes, coaches and administrators.

Finally, I must thank the players and their families who make so many sacrifices for a shot at performing at the highest level in a sport that may not deliver the same rewards off the green as some of our other codes. Their intrinsic motivation and strong sense of pride is to be admired and if we can continue to cultivate that in the youngsters coming through the ranks, we’re confident we will warrant long term success.

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Raj Suares

High Performance Coordinator

BOWLS WA REPORTS - NTC Bowls Australia National Training Centre As the National Training Centre coach for Western Australia, since taking over the role from Pieter Harris, I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with the WA based, Australian squad players. All of these players have the one goal of representing Australia on the international stage.

Some have already done so at the Under 18 and Development level but playing in the Open team is the ultimate goal our players are working towards.

With the National squads reviewed each year and competition for places being extremely high, Western Australian players have again shown their potential to the National Selectors with 11 players included in various squads. They include Kristina Krstic and Matthew Ayres who are in the Australia A squad following stand out performances in the Australian Sides Series in Burnie, Tasmania. David Downey and Elizabeth Allan selected in the Under 18 squad after outstanding performances at the Under 18 National Championships. Clive Adams, Kelli Rogalski, Rechelle Cole, Daniel Patterson and Lewis Grigg have been joined by Laura Merz and Dan Nicholls in the NTC squad where all players, through hard work and commitment to training, can establish their credentials for future National representation.

Elizabeth Allan was also selected to represent Australia in the Under 18 Trans Tasman Series held in Traralgon, Victoria, where she gained priceless experience playing alongside and against the best Under 18 bowlers in the world. Kristina Krstic has been selected in a team of four Under 25 players to represent Australia in the Junior World Cup to be played at Broadbeach, Gold Coast, in November of this year.

To assist the players to reach their potential and attain their goals, the NTC programme provides them with individual coaching sessions and training programs designed to develop their skills and support them in their daily organisation. The commitment required to reach the top of any sport is enormous and all the above players are in a position to influence the National Selectors through their efforts in this programme. Steve Glasson and the selectors receive regular reports on player progress and have access to data collected through drill analysis and assessment.

With hard work, a committed attitude to personal skill development and strong performances in competitions both here in WA and when opportunities arrive for National events, there is every possibility that Western Australia will produce future Australian Representatives.

Therese Hastings

National Training Centre

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION Membership & Participation The 2013/14 season has seen a continuing reduction in the number of capitated players with 17,170 participants at all levels of competition.

On the positive side, growth in social and corporate participation at bowling clubs continues to increase. In the latest available Bowls Australia “National Bowls Census Report”, in excess of 46,000 people played bowls in Western Australia on more than four occasions throughout the year.

These figures illustrate that as a social activity, bowls continues to grow. Recognising, then grasping, the opportunity to provide just what this “new” club user is seeking are today’s success stories for some clubs. These “new” club users are comfortable with social media and regularly use it to see what’s happening. They also offer the best opportunity to be recruited as pennant players.

The future is looking bright for the Clubs that plan wisely to gain their share of a huge market looking for safe, entertaining, well run local community facilities. Smart clubs are succeeding in attracting family groups, healthy exercise teams and corporate bodies at such a rate that they are developing a different business model reflecting this “new” bowling club direction – a direction that is proving successful and will ensure growth into the future.

Juniors

Despite the decrease in capitated Under 18 bowlers and entrants in the State Under 18 Championships, Bowls WA has many reasons to be optimistic about the growth of our sport at the junior level.

More Western Australian school students are participating in bowls than ever before with both club-driven programs and federally-funded government initiatives such as the Active After School Communities proving popular with youngsters and their parents.

The recently launched Jr. Jack Attack program and product comprising 32 light-weight rubber bowls, eight jacks, 50 cones, a target score mat, eight stepping mats and activity cards will assist clubs and schools with introducing the game to even more children. Naturally, our challenge is to now convert the interested participants to regular competitors.

Neighbouring clubs working together has produced significant results, with the best example coming from Mandurah and the Peel Region. A structured inter-school competition for primary and high school students state-wide is high on the agenda and our younger, talented members of the Men’s and Women’s State Squads may have a key role to play in promoting the game as positive role models.

Promotion of the sport

Bowls WA, in conjunction with Bowls Australia and individual clubs, are continually addressing the need to grow participation rates.

Bowls has to be promoted and finding the necessary funds is a challenge for all. If we want bowls to grow as a sport, we need to match other sports all jostling for a place in the growing industry of sport and leisure. The lack of funding for promotion is an issue and needs to be addressed at all levels. We can’t be left behind.

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Thankyou

This is my final year as a director of Bowls WA. It has been a challenging yet very rewarding three years. Thank you to all the Board members for their encouragement and support.

Thanks also to the Bowls WA staff for their professional and constructive commitment to the metropolitan and country clubs. To the Membership and Participation sub-committee of John Ilian and Clive Adams, ably assisted by Aaron Delaporte, Raj Suares and Daniel Woodrow, thank you for the many hours, thoughts and ideas invested on behalf of the future of this great sport.

Wendy Ireland

Director Membership & Participation

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - INCLUSIVE PRACTICES Inclusive Practices Bowls WA entered into partnership with the Australian Sports Commission Sport CONNECT Inclusive Practices Initiative in October of 2010, having identified that including people in the sport at all levels is a key priority area and as such, it continues to be identified in the Bowls WA Strategic Initiatives 2014-2017.

In 2013-14 the following Inclusion Projects were successfully accomplished: • A team at the Disability Sports Australia (DSA) National Multi Disability Lawn Bowl Championships has set an unprecedented first for WA. DSA runs the championships as a pathway to National and International games for bowlers with physical disabilities. o July 2013 saw a single WA participant for the first time in 23 years. o March 2014 saw the WA team grow to 3 members representing WA extremely well in competition with states who had teams of 10. o We are looking to create a State Inclusion Championship in September 2014 to grow the team for the 2015 Championships!

• Participation at the 2014 AU Open for Athletes with a Disability continued with WA bowlers participating in the Blind, Wheelchair, and Intellectual Male categories.

• BWA and George Hayden, Chair Noongar Sports Association, worked together to provide programs for Aboriginals to experience the sport of bowls. o A four week program, run at Armadale Bowling Club, in September 2013. o Come & Try at Hilton Park Bowling Club in May 2014 proved to be successful with participants wanting more opportunities to bowl. o Come & Try at Cockburn Bowling Club in June and July. o We are looking to expand the Aboriginal Bowls Program in the coming season to other communities as participation grows.

• BWA and Reclink, a non-profit organisation to provide and promote sport programs for people experiencing disadvantage, continue to run successful programs together. o A three month program at the Midland-Morrison Bowling Club proved to be popular with a weekly participation rate of 13 to 20 bowlers. o A program with Ruah Inreach continues to run successfully bi-weekly on Friday afternoons at Fremantle Bowling Club.

• Inclusion WA (IWA) has a mission to enrich the lives of people living with disability. BWA AND IWA have worked together over the past year to: o Coach members at Fremantle and Hollywood Subiaco Bowling Clubs. o Attend twice a year Multi-Sport events for over 200 special needs students per program. o Attend and promote the IWA Northam School Holiday. o Run a Multi-Sport day at Edith Curtin University where the students learnt about our sport and were assessed running our program.

• Peel Bowling & Social Club forged new relationships by becoming Associate Members of BWA. Peel is the only Disability focused club in WA and have moved to share greens with Halls Head Bowling Club creating a unique and special club atmosphere.

• The BWA BowlAbility Program at Kardinya Bowling Club continues to have a regular attendance and has been a strong program since its inception in 2011.

Thank you to the Department of Sport and Recreation, WA Minister for Sport MLA Terry Waldron and Bowls Australia for their ongoing support for Inclusion in Sport.

Denise McMillan

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Inclusive Practices Officer

BOWLS WA REPORTS - RULES Rules 207 Umpires and 29 Measurers having either re-accredited or accredited for the first time would seem to have been much on a par with last year, maintaining the list at 886 for the whole State qualified to at least the end of the next season. The accreditations of a further 272 are due to expire in the earlier part of the season, though it is expected that some if not all of these may attend the September Metro session or others in the Country Leagues areas.

On the surface of it, this would approximate to an average of about four officials per club throughout the State. However there is an element of deja-vu with the sad fact that some Clubs appear still unable to convince their members to step up to fill their needs, having less than two or three Umpires and Measurers. These clubs are constantly unable to fulfil their obligations during Pennants and, in one case, during a State competition round for which they opted to host! It is the keener Clubs that have an abundance, which makes the ‘average’ look better than the reality!

Clubs are reminded that the Bowls WA Rules Committee conducts two courses annually within the metropolitan region (around May & September). Country Leagues conduct similar courses in the regions either on a regular basis or by request, through the good graces of some most dedicated League Umpire Coordinators.

The new, ‘competency-based’ re-accreditation method was introduced in 2014 with wide general acceptance for the simpler format by those who attended. There was also a general consensus among a significant proportion of those re-accrediting attendees, that the tutorials were absolutely invaluable, particularly in dispelling some furphy-driven misconceptions that appear to propagate during their four year accreditation tenure.

The 2014 World Bowls, Laws of the Sport of Bowls review by the 55 member bodies world-wide, is largely complete with Australia’s input, toward the end of last calendar year, included. The finishing touches to any changes are nearing completion and will be finalised at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in August at a meeting of the World Bowls Laws Committee. The Domestic Regulations may also witness a few changes in line with the Laws, following the Glasgow meeting. This will most likely see the introduction of the 3rd Edition of the Crystal Mark, Laws of the Sport of Bowls in January 2015. While all this does mean that this will be mid-season for most of us, the impact of introducing the expected changes should be relatively minor and cause little concern to either players or officials.

This year saw another International Technical Official (ITO) qualifying from assessments carried out in March to bring the total number for the State to three.

The sport owes some gratitude toward the volunteers that give freely of their time to contribute to this very important aspect of our game, without which the sport would definitely degenerate.

So a very big ‘Thank you’ to members of the Rules Committee, League Umpires Representatives and all those Club Umpires who have contributed this past year.

Michael Goble-Garratt

Chairman Rules Committee

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - GREENS & INFRASTRUCTURE Greens & Infrastructure The annual inspection of greens was commenced approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the start of the Pennants Competition.

However, because of an unusual weather pattern experienced in the winter/ spring seasons, those clubs with grass greens had difficulty in having any ready for inspection. This required the Greens Inspection Teams to make repeated returns to clubs until late in the season to complete the inspection task.

Some greens never reached their peak growth and struggled to be maintained at the required level of coverage for the Pennant season. Despite these difficulties no protests were submitted for the season.

This season saw the introduction of the Greens Approved stickers which were completed and placed on the club’s greens notice board or other suitable position following the satisfactory inspection of each green. An easy reference for umpires and club managers if they have any issues with a particular green.

The Committee would like to acknowledge and congratulate the professional and volunteer greenkeepers who despite considerable difficulties, provided good playing surfaces for all forms of competition.

Numerous clubs have had new synthetic surfaces installed. These are a variety of carpets and sand filled grass types. It is imperative that these clubs implement a maintenance program to ensure they get the very best life for their investment. Neglect them at your peril. Some clubs whose synthetic surfaces were subjected to patch or woven patch repair to gain another season of play are facing the reality of a total replacement next season. Some of these surfaces vary in a life of six to eight years.

The inspecting teams paid attention to matters of Occupational Health and Safety. The obvious ones being grip and slip hazards. The individual club’s Greens committee’s should be vigilant and identifying such potential hazards and take remedial action immediately, thus protecting their members and visiting guests.

All clubs have a suitable thermometer correctly housed and situated in an appropriate area around the greens.

Importantly, I would thank the members of the Greens and Infrastructure Committee for their diligence to the task undertaken sometimes in difficult circumstances and for your total support throughout the season.

Thank you to the Bowls WA Board and staff for their encouragement, assistance and support.

Good bowling to all.

Des Jones

Chairman Greens & Infrastructure

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FIXTURES & EVENTS Fixtures & Events The Fixtures and Events committee has again overseen the completion of Metropolitan pennant fixtures, State Championships and Major Bowls WA events with a tireless effort by a group of dedicated workers who do a tremendous job for WA bowlers. Brian Burton, Leonie Potts and all the committee members coordinate a long and varied Bowls WA calendar which includes Under 18, Over 60 and Open events plus a very demanding pennant season. I thank all of them for their dedication to an often thankless role.

Leaving the committee after many years of service is Brian Burton who will be missed, especially for his expertise in the area of match organisation. Also leaving are Elizabeth Petrich and Ian Marshall along with Di Anderton who took on the Over 60 organisation for the past season. For myself and on behalf of all bowlers I thank them for their efforts.

Pieter Harris again has done a great job coordinating our committee and keeping our efforts on track. He plays an integral role in ensuring the Fixtures and Events Committee has all relevant information for decision making and helping us to perform our role efficiently and effectively.

I would also like to thank all the Clubs who offered their greens for State and Major Events throughout the season. Without club support and their club volunteers we cannot run events and on behalf of all bowlers who enter these events I thank you. The Rules Committee, in providing Umpires, also do a great job and are an important part of our events programme.

The 2014/15 Pennant season will see the full introduction of our Competition Management System which will see pennant results recorded by clubs themselves directly via an online portal which is part of the Bowls Connect IT Program. This will enable the results to be available to bowlers as soon as clubs have inputted their scores and will free up our committee members from having to record game results manually. The System will also allow State and Major event results to be available as soon as the events are completed.

The 2014/15 programme of events and fixtures is now available and required some adjustments to be made due to the Australian Sides Series being held in Perth in April 2015. In completing this programme we gave consideration to input given by club representatives who attended the Women’s and Presidents’ Forums earlier this year.

We are always looking for volunteers to work on our committee and if you are interested in a hands on role that is at the heart of bowls organisation then this is the committee for you.

Finally, sincere thanks to Ken Pride, Board Members and BWA office staff for their assistance and support throughout the season.

Therese Hastings

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCE Finance and Governance The Association has finished the 2013/2014 year with a small surplus of $13,020 after depreciation of $20,726.

Interest received on Investments totaled $45,396, incorporating low risk term deposits and investments in an annuity fund with IOOF, each of which is carefully monitored by the Finance & Governance Committee.

The budget for 2014/15 remains extremely tight for the next financial year with Government funding and other key sponsorships, at the time of writing still to commit for the next financial period. Capitated members fell a further 4.6% during the year a continued concern for the Association and no doubt clubs. Of interest is that the majority of these losses were through the metropolitan area.

Our accounts reflect the sound management of our CEO Ken Pride and the Finance & Governance Committee in a very competitive environment. A special thanks to Liz Rolt BWA accounts manager in this her 20th year with the Association for a job well done, in addition to a special thanks to Auditor Jeff Edwick.

Althaea “Wiggy� Harley Finance and Governance

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014 2014 $ 80,211 12,341 654,103 2,237 4,100 2,200 1,418 352,427 6,757 6,250 3,647 167,097 12,410 ________ 1,305,198

2013 $ 53,354 15,659 635,493 1,832 3,975 1,064 1,332 322,917 9,532 954 5,887 176,538 13,176 ________ 1,241,713

103,384 122,921 504,359 47,903 177,165 3,294 1,635 50,229 15,653 2,632 6,835 5,158 72,567 22 51,140 5,118 114,405 7,758 ________ 1,292,178 ________ 13,020 ________ 13,020

75,167 113,147 417,524 53,596 165,663 9,429 737 52,957 16,234 2,923 6,181 4,549 78,383 2,598 77,817 7,069 120,665 8,279 ________ 1,212,918 ________ 28,795 ________ 28,795

4(b)

________

________

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

13,020 ========

28,795 ========

INCOME Administration Awards Night Capitation Fees Registration Fees Coach Education Coaching - Player Development Development Programs Grants / Sponsorship High Performance Junior Development Marketing Umpiring Competitions Stock Sales

NOTE 3(b) 1(c)

Total Income EXPENSES Administration – General Administration – Office Administration – Employment Awards Night Capitation – Affiliation Fees Coach Education Coaching – Player Development Country Board Committees Development Programs Greens High Performance Junior Development Membership & Participation Umpiring Competitions Stock Purchases Total Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) before income tax Income tax expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revaluation of property

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN BRIEF

Capitation Fees 50.1%

High Perform 0.5%

Grants & Sponsors 27%

Income

Programs

$1.305mil

1.5%

Events 12.8%

Jack Hi 2.1%

Admin 5.9%

Country 3.9%

Jack Hi 4.7% High Perform 5.6%

Expenditure

Admin 18.5%

$1.292mil Programs 5.7%

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Staffing 39%

Bowls Australia 13.7%

Events 8.9%

BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014

Asset Retained Revaluation Surplus Reserve $ $ Balance at 1 May 2012 Comprehensive income Surplus for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the year Balance at 1 May 2013 Comprehensive income Surplus for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the year Balance at 30 April 2014

General Reserve $

WALBA Windup Contrib. $

Total $

1,395,332

1,327,601

45,000

507,365

3,275,298

28,795 ________

________

________

________

28,795 ________

28,795 ________

________

________

________

28,795 ________

1,424,127

1,327,601

45,000

507,365

3,304,093

13,020 ________

________

________

________

13,020 ________

13,020 ________

________

________

________

13,020 ________

1,437,147 ========

1,327,601 ========

45,000 ========

507,365 ========

3,317,113 ========

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30TH APRIL, 2014 2014 $

2013 $

2 3

948,672 197,638 9,674 15,573 13,224 _________ 1,184,781

904,042 189,081 7,170 21,882 13,345 _________ 1,135,520

4(a)

2,508,971 _________

2,528,799 _________

3,693,752

3,664,319

39,431 51,121 276,269 9,818 _________

36,465 65,219 244,658 13,884 _________

TOTAL LIABILITIES

376,639 _________

360,226 _________

NET ASSETS

3,317,113 =========

3,304,093 =========

1,437,147 1,327,601 45,000 507,365 _________

1,424,127 1,327,601 45,000 507,365 _________

3,317,113 =========

3,304,093 =========

CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Investments Trade & other receivables Inventories Prepayments

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant & equipment

NOTE

TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade & other payables Income in advance Provisions Other

EQUITY Retained Surplus Asset Revaluation Reserve General Reserve WALBA Windup Contribution TOTAL EQUITY

5 6 7(a) 8

4(b)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014 2014 $

NOTE CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Receipts from Clubs Interest Received Grants / Sponsorship Development Programs Receipts Competition Fees Stock Sales Sundry Income Payments to Suppliers & Employees Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities

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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Fixed Asset Purchase Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets Cash Invested

659,509 36,839 336,027 10,535 166,114 11,910 58,729 (1,233,953) _________

640,406 38,469 308,199 12,882 177,137 13,766 19,620 (1,126,891) _________

45,710 _________

83,588 _________

(

Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities

Net increase in cash & cash equivalents

2013 $

1,080) _________

639) 364 ( 180,000) _________

( 1,080) _________

( 180,275) _________

(

44,630)

(

(

96,687)

Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of financial year

904,042 _________

1,000,729 _________

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 2

948,672 =========

904,042 =========

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements are a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act (WA). The financial statements have also been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account changing money values, or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. The Board has determined that the Association is a non-reporting entity.

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Association in preparation of the financial statements: a)

Property, plant and equipment Freehold land and buildings are brought to account at cost or at valuation determined by the Board.

The depreciable amounts of all fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. For the purposes of depreciation of fixed assets, the Association has elected to adopt depreciation rates set by the Commissioner of Taxation.

b)

Employee Benefits Provision is made in respect of the Association's liability for annual leave and long service leave at balance date. Long service leave is accrued in respect of all employees and provided for in the accounts in respect of all employees with more than three years service with the Association.

Contributions are made by the Association to employee superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred. The Association has no legal obligation to provide benefits to employees on retirement.

c)

Capitation Fees Income Capitation fees amounted to $654,103. $1 per member of country capitation fees collected from the four zones, amounting to $7,981, was refunded to them to assist with the cost of administering country leagues. In addition, $3,398 was refunded to eight far northern clubs, being 50% of capitation fees received.

NOTE 2: CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash on Hand Cash at Bank Cash on Deposit

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2014 $

2013 $

350 17,376 930,946 ________

350 34,135 869,557 ________

948,672 ========

904,042 ========

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014 2014 $

NOTE 3: INVESTMENTS a) IOOF IML Pursuit (Plan B) – Profile 45 Revaluation Amount

2013 $

180,000 180,000 17,638 9,081 ________ ________ 197,638 189,081 ======= ======= b) The Revaluation Amount above is the movement in the market value of the investment from 9th January, 2013 to 30th April, 2014. The increase in the Revaluation Amount for the year ended 30th April, 2014, $8,557, is included as Unearned Investment Income in Income – Administration on the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

NOTE 4: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT a) Property, plant & equipment is comprised as follows: Land & Buildings at Valuation February 2012

2,408,000

Motor Vehicles at cost Less accumulated depreciation

(

Furniture & Fixtures at cost Less accumulated depreciation Equipment at cost Less accumulated depreciation BowlsMobile & Equipment at cost Less accumulated depreciation

66,459 49,329) 17,130

285,280 ( 203,054) 82,226 (

52,401 50,786) 1,615

6,232 6,232) ________ 2,508,971 ======== (

2,408,000 (

66,459 41,988) 24,471

283,330 ( 189,874) 93,456 (

51,097 48,225) 2,872

7,701 7,701) ________ 2,528,799 ======== (

b) The following revaluation of land and buildings adopted in the 2012 financial statements, was based on a valuation by a licensed valuer obtained in February, 2012. At the end of this financial year the Board considered it was not necessary to obtain another valuation of the land and buildings: 1st Floor, 158 Main Street, Osborne Park: Original Cost (Land & Buildings plus Fit-out) Revaluation June, 2006

1,080,399 250,301 _________ Land & Buildings @ Valuation June, 2006 1,330,700 Revaluation February, 2012 1,077,300 _________ Land & Buildings @ Valuation February, 2012 2,408,000 Fixtures @ WDV included in Valuation 92,000 _________ TOTAL ADOPTED VALUE: $2,500,000 =========

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014

NOTE 5: TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES Trade Creditors Accrued Expenses Mastercard GST Collected GST Paid PAYG Payable

NOTE 6: INCOME IN ADVANCE Revenue Received in Advance Grants Received in Advance

NOTE 7: PROVISIONS a) Provision for Annual Leave Provision for Long Service Leave Provision for Building Repairs Provision for Coach, Umpire & Player Development Provision for Information Technology Provision for Marketing

2014 $

2013 $

30,645 3,034 1,231 4,117 ( 6,373) 6,777 ________

26,308 2,780 1,291 3,916 ( 3,312) 5,482 ________

39,431 ========

36,465 ========

5,154 45,967 ________

3,252 61,967 ________

51,121 ========

65,219 ========

54,716 35,350 97,750 30,000 8,453 50,000 ________

37,765 19,418 99,022 30,000 8,453 50,000 ________

276,269 ========

244,658 ========

9,818 ________

13,884 ________

9,818 ========

13,884 ========

b) $1,272 of the Provision for Building Repairs was used this year to pay for wall repairs.

NOTE 8: OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Over 60s Funds

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL FINANCIALSTATEMENTS STATEMENTS NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2014

NOTE 9: RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2014 $

2013 $

13,020

28,795

Reconciliation of net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities to operating surplus/(deficit): Operating surplus/(deficit) Non-cash flows in operating surplus/(deficit) Depreciation Loss/(Profit) on asset disposal Unearned investment income Changes in assets & liabilities Decrease/(Increase) in Trade & other receivables Decrease/(Increase) in Inventories Decrease/(Increase) in Prepayments Increase/(Decrease) in Trade & other payables Increase/(Decrease) in Income in advance Increase/(Decrease) in Provisions Increase/(Decrease) in Special Purpose Funds Liability Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

NOTE 10: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Employee long service leave entitlement as at the end of the financial year, assuming all employees fulfill the eligibility requirements, less the amount of liability for long service leave taken up in the accounts

20,726 182 ( 8,557) (

( (

25,567 364) 9,081)

2,504) 6,309 121 2,966 ( 14,098) 31,611

3,598 681 ( 88) ( 1,706) ( 21,004) 60,802

( 4,066) ________

( 3,612) ________

45,710 ========

83,588 ========

5,840 ========

10,458 ========

7,776 11,842 ________ ( 4,066) _______ ( 4,066) 13,884 ________

11,067 14,679 ________ ( 3,612) _______ ( 3,612) 17,496 ________

9,818 ========

13,884 =======

NOTE 11: OVER 60S FUNDS Men’s Over 60s State Side net funds not used at the end of the year, shown below, will be carried forward: Receipts LESS Payments ADD Bowls WA Subsidy Net funds as at beginning of year: NET FUNDS AS AT END OF YEAR:

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD In the opinion of the Board the financial statements as set out: 1.

Present fairly the financial position of The Royal Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) as at 30th April, 2014 and the results and cash flows of the Association for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

2.

At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Royal Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the Board by:

……………………………………………

P. BULLER President

Dated this 20th day of June 2014

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……………………………………………

A. HARLEY Finance Director

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT SCOPE I have audited the financial statements of The Royal Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) for the year ended 30th April, 2014. The Board is responsible for the financial statements.

I have conducted an independent audit of these financial statements in order to express an opinion on them to the members.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Association’s financial position, the results of its operations and cash flows.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

AUDIT OPINION In my opinion, the financial statements present fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements the financial position of The Royal Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) as at 30th April, 2014 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended.

………………………………

J. EDWICK Honorary Auditor Date: 5th June, 2014

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BOWLS WA EVENTS - MEN TAYLOR BOWLS STATE SINGLES 261 participants Winner: S Bainbridge (Doubleview) R/Up: J Slavich (Doubleview)

AERO BOWLS WORLD STATE PAIRS

272 participants Winners: M Ellul, M Ayres (Composite) R/Up: C Adams, T Smallacombe (Composite)

HENSELITE STATE TRIPLES

213 participants Winners: W Neilson, M Robinson, A Elmer (Composite) R/Up: D Opie, B Ball, C Lander (Cambridge)

BWA STATE FOURS

● Men’s Singles Winner: Stuart Bainbridge 308 participants Winners: A Provost, T Mitchell, R Butler, M Simpson (Composite) R/Up: M Mitchell, P Butler, M Ayres, R Ker (Manning)

BWA 3RD DIV & UNDER STATE SINGLES

62 participants Winner: K Manton (Bassendean) R/Up: P Feszczak (Como)

MEN’S BWA 3RD DIV & UNDER STATE PAIRS

68 participants Winners: P Brewer, B Rose (Composite) R/Up: E Mikolajczyk, M Dell’acqua (Osborne Park)

BWA 3RD DIV & UNDER STATE TRIPLES 69 participants Winners: D Cure, M Ngui, K Bowden (Fremantle) R/Up: R Chivers, D Locke, R Smith (Armadale)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION SINGLES 35 participants Winner: T Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle) R/Up: K McKay (Kardinya)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION NOVICE SINGLES 36 participants Winner: N Jones (Kardinya) R/Up: B Rickwood (East Fremantle)

CHAMPION OF CHAMPION PAIRS 50 participants Winner: B Nairn, F Carbone (Manning) R/Up: B Clayton, S Spinks (Kwinana)

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● Champion of Champion Pairs: Blake Nairn & Frank Carbone

BOWLS WA EVENTS - WOMEN TAYLOR BOWLS STATE SINGLES 86 participants Winner: T Hastings (Manning) R/Up: L Warburton (Mosman Park)

AERO BOWLS WORLD STATE PAIRS

128 participants Winners: B Riseborough, L Merz (Composite) R/Up: R Jolly, H Heal (Manning)

HENSELITE STATE TRIPLES

129 participants Winners: R Prosser, L Marshall, J Falconer (Composite) R/Up: L Featherby, J Gibsone, L Warburton (Mosman Park)

BWA STATE FOURS

● 100up Singles Winner: Bev Baker 160 participants Winners: L Poletti, K Andersen, V Spragg, B Scott (Composite) R/Up: K Rogalski, H Stevens, B Newstead, E Allan (Composite)

BWA 100up SINGLES

49 participants Winners: B Baker (Mosman Park) R/Up: L Featherby (Mosman Park)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION SINGLES 39 participants Winner: N Abe (Corrigin) R/Up: K Andersen (Mosman Park)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION NOVICE SINGLES 27 participants Winner: C Locke (Mundaring) R/Up: O Griffiths (Mt Lawley)

CHAMPION OF CHAMPION PAIRS

30 participants Winner: M Anderson, K Marwick (Melville) R/Up: W Ireland, W McIntosh (Dalkeith-Nedlands) ● Champion of Champion Pairs: Margaret Anderson & Kay Marwick

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BOWLS WA NATIONAL EVENTS NATIONAL EVENTS

Congratulations to all of our players who represented the State in the following National Events

2013 Australian Sides Championships WA Women’s State Team: 6th Place WA Men’s State Team: 6th Place WA Combined: 6th Place

2013 Over 60’s National Sides Series

WA Women’s Over 60’s State Team: 2nd Place WA Men’s Over 60’s State Team: 4th Place

2013 National Under 18 Sides Series

WA Girls Under 18 State Team: 3rd Place WA Boys Under 18 State Team: 5th Place WA Under 18 Combined: 4th Place

PLAYER ACHIEVEMENTS

State Debutantes: Mark Simpson (Gingin), Matthew Ayres (Manning), Stuart Bainbridge (Doubleview), Bianca-Rose Riseborough (Osborne Park), Laura Merz (Manning) 50 Games: Shenayde Heldt (Manning) 100 Games: Gary Caffell (Osborne Park) 150 Games: Kathy Gobbart (Gingin)

NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to these players who had notable achievements at National Level

Australian A Selection Matthew Ayres (Manning) Kristina Krstic (Manning)

Australian Under 18 Selection David Downey (Manning) Elizabeth Allan (Dudley Park)

2013 National Champion of Champion Singles Women’s Singles Winner: Noelene Abe (Gingin) Men’s Singles Runner-Up: Daniel Patterson (Bassendean)

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● WA State Reps: Matthew Ayres and Matthew Ellul

BOWLS WA OVER 60’S EVENTS SUPPORTED by APIA MEN’S EVENTS OVER 60’S STATE SINGLES

132 Participants Winner: G Evans (Osborne Park) R/Up: K Manton (Bassendean)

OVER 60’S STATE PAIRS

202 Participants Winners: R Cox, P Jones (Mundaring) R/Up: A Erceg, M Marovic (Stirling)

OVER 60’S STATE TRIPLES

201 Participants Winners: T Hockey, G Hogg, R Ker (Manning) R/Up: K Cannon, D Armstrong, I Spragg (Dudley Park)

● Men’s Over 60’s Winner: Graham Evans

WOMEN’S EVENTS OVER 60’S STATE SINGLES

36 Participants Winner: R Butcher (North Beach) R/Up: R Coote (Thornlie)

OVER 60’S STATE PAIRS

112 Participants Winners: K Andersen, B Scott (Composite) R/Up: W Curtis, S McCutcheon (Thornlie)

OVER 60’S STATE TRIPLES

117 Participants Winners: L Poletti, K Andersen, V Spragg (Composite) R/Up: R Dunn, J Lindsay, P Currie (Dudley Park)

● Sara Smith (APIA Rep) and Rinske Butcher

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BOWLS WA UNDER 18 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS STATE UNDER 18 BOYS SINGLES 13 Participants Winner: J Hamilton (Mandurah) R/Up: D Downey (Manning)

STATE UNDER 18 GIRLS SINGLES 9 Participants Winners: E Allan (Dudley Park) R/Up: D Cant (Dudley Park)

STATE UNDER 18 BOYS PAIRS

16 Participants Winners: R Philpott, P Quinlan (Composite) R/Up: J Hamilton, J Johnson (Composite)

STATE UNDER 18 GIRLS PAIRS

10 Participants Winners: E Allan, D Cant (Dudley Park) R/Up: G Cant, A Axford (Composite)

STATE UNDER 18 OPEN TRIPLES

24 Participants Winners: D Downey, D Nicholls, P Quinlan (Composite) R/Up: R Philpott, M Philpott, A Axford (Composite)

● Elizabeth Allan

NATIONAL UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sorrento, Western Australia September 30 - October 3, 2013 Under 18 Boys Triples Gold Medal: David Downey, Dan Nicholls, Wes Neilson Under 18 Girls Singles Gold Medal: Elizabeth Allan Under 18 Girls Fours Bronze Medal: D Cant, G Cant, A Axford, K Ainsworth

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● Under 18 Triples winners: Wes Neilson, Dan Nicholls, Patrick Quinlan (reserve)

BOWLS WA COUNTRY WEEK SUPPORTED by CROWN PERTH WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS SINGLES

202 Participants Winner: N Abe (Corrigin) R/Up: J Rogalski (Dudley Park)

PAIRS

490 Participants Winners: E McDonald, A Whyatt (Eaton) R/Up: N Follington, L Leeson (Composite)

FOURS

484 Participants Winners: L Poletti, K Hill, F Sudilowski, J Adam (Geraldton) R/Up: V Ellis, D McGill, M Manuel, P Meston (Bolgart)

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS SINGLES

565 Participants Winner: S Edmonds (Karratha) R/Up: K Preston (Wagin)

● Women’s Singles Champion: Noelene Abe

PAIRS

1,088 Participants Winners: W Maher, C Greenham (Koorda) R/Up: J Jaworski, A Grundy (Toodyay)

FOURS

1,056 Participants Winners: M Grigsby, J Cukela, T Williamson, B Criddle (Geraldton) R/Up: J Jaworski, A Grundy, M Hasson, B Bywater (Toodyay)

● David King (Crown Perth) and Scott Edmonds

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BOWLS WA COUNTRY PENNANT - MEN

AVON VALLEY BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: York 2nd Division: York BATAVIA BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Geraldton 2nd Division: Denison BLACKWOOD BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Donnybrook 2nd Division: Balingup Midweek: Donnybrook CENTRAL MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Moora CENTRAL STIRLING BOWLING LEAGUE Gnowangerup CENTRAL WEST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Leeman CENTRAL WHEATBELT BOWLING LEAGUE Beacon EAST AVON BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Kellerberrin 2nd Division: Shackleton GOLDFIELDS UNIFIED BOWLING LEAGUE Kalgoorlie GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Wagin 2nd Division: Kojonup LEEUWIN DISTRICTS BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Augusta 2nd Division: Augusta LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Middleton Beach 2nd Division: Albany 3rd Division: Mt Barker

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MOORE DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE Gingin MURRAY DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Mandurah 2nd Division: Mandurah 3rd Division: Yunderup 4th Division: Yunderup Midweek 1st Division: Dudley Park Midweek 2nd Division: Mandurah Midweek 3rd Division: Dudley Park Midweek 4th Division: Waroona NORTH MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Carnamah PILBARA BOWLING LEAGUE Not notified SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA BOWLING LEAGUE Kondinin SOUTH EAST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Condingup SOUTH EASTERN BOWLING LEAGUE Narembeen SOUTH WEST BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Eaton 2nd Division: Bunbury 3rd Division: Boyanup Midweek 1st Division: Capel Midweek 2nd Division: Eaton Midweek 3rd Division: Busselton UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Brookton 2nd Division: Brookton

BOWLS WA COUNTRY PENNANT - WOMEN

AVON VALLEY BOWLING LEAGUE Bolgart

MOORE DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE Gingin

BATAVIA BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Geraldton 2nd Division: Wonthella

MURRAY DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Dudley Park 2nd Division: Dudley Park 3rd Division: Mandurah 4th Division: Yunderup

BLACKWOOD BOWLING LEAGUE Manjimup CENTRAL MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Dalwallinu CENTRAL STIRLING BOWLING LEAGUE Gnowangerup CENTRAL WEST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Dandaragan CENTRAL WHEATBELT BOWLING LEAGUE Beacon EAST AVON BOWLING LEAGUE Tammin GOLDFIELDS UNIFIED BOWLING LEAGUE Boulder GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE Wagin LEEUWIN DISTRICTS BOWLING LEAGUE Margaret River LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Albany 2nd Division: Denmark

NORTH MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Perenjori PILBARA BOWLING LEAGUE Not notified SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA BOWLING LEAGUE Newdegate SOUTH EAST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Esperance SOUTH EASTERN BOWLING LEAGUE Civic, Merredin SOUTH WEST BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Capel 2nd Division: Bunbury 3rd Division: Bunbury UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE Pingelly

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BOWLS WA PENNANT WINNERS - MEN SUPPORTED by BCiB

SATURDAY PENNANT WINNERS

MIDWEEK PENNANT WINNERS

First Division Premier Victoria Park Carlisle* Minor Premier Victoria Park Carlisle White Cambridge* Minor Premier Cambridge Blue Nth/Sth

North Beach* Minor Premier Nth North Beach Minor Premier Sth Kardinya

First Division Premier Minor Premier White Minor Premier Blue Nth/Sth Minor Premier Nth Minor Premier Sth

Second Division Red Manning* White Cockburn Blue Valley Gold Wanneroo

Second Division Red South Perth White Rockingham* Blue Yokine Gold Quinns Rocks

Third Division Red Como White Fremantle* Blue Bassendean Gold Morley

Third Division Red Fremantle White Mills Park Blue Sorrento Gold Warwick*

Fourth Division Red Claremont* White Warnbro Blue Dalkeith-Nedlands Gold Joondalup

Fourth Division Red Spearwood* White Mosman Park Blue Morley1 Gold Morley2

Fifth Division Red Manning White Pickering Brook Blue Mt Lawley* Gold Cambridge

Fifth Division Red Perth & Tatts* White Safety Bay Blue North Beach Gold Valley

Six Division Red Bullcreek White Mosman Park* Blue Warwick Gold Morley Purple Nollamara

Six Division Red Willetton* White Mills Park Blue Merriwa

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Bassendean* Bassendean Kardinya* Kardinya Mt Pleasant* Wanneroo Mt Pleasant

*Division Pennant Winners

BOWLS WA PENNANT WINNERS - WOMEN TUESDAY PENNANT WINNERS First Division Premier Mosman Park* Minor Premier Mosman Park White Thornlie* Minor Premier Thornlie Green North

Warwick* Minor Premier Warwick Green South

Mt Pleasant* Minor Premier Mt Pleasant Second Division Red Mosman Park White Belmont City Green Joondalup* Blue Midland-Morrison Third Division Red Manning White Leeming Green Doubleview* Blue Sports Association Fourth Division Red Hollywood Subiaco* White Belmont City Green Bayswater Blue Mosman Park

FRIDAY PENNANT WINNERS Blue Innaloo Red Thornlie* White Bayswater

SATURDAY PENNANT WINNERS First Division Red North Beach* Minor Premier Manning1 Blue Victoria Park Carlisle* Minor Premier Victoria Park Carlisle Second Division Lemon Sports Association Lime Rockingham Orange Leeming* Third Division Blue Warnbro* Pink Bassendean Purple Cockburn

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BOWLS WA AWARDS P.S. BIGNELL PERPETUAL MEMORIAL SHIELD Best Performed Club in Men’s Country Week WINNER: Geraldton

BOWLS WA PRESIDENT’S MEDAL

For the winner of the Men’s State Singles Championship WINNER: Stuart Bainbridge (Doubleview)

WOMEN’S BOWLS WA SHIELD

Best Performed Club in Women’s Country Week WINNER: Geraldton & Corrigin

GOVERNOR’S TROPHY

A perpetual trophy held by the club providing the winner of the Men’s State Singles Championship WINNER: Doubleview

ALAN EDDY BOWL

A perpetual trophy held by the club providing the winning team of the Men’s State Pairs Championship WINNER: Composite

OUTSTANDING METROPOLITAN CLUB For the most outstanding Metropolitan Club of the Year.

WINNER: Manning

HERBERT EALES CUP

A perpetual trophy held by the club providing the winning team of the Men’s State Fours Championship.

WINNER: Composite

BOWLS WA PRESIDENT’S BROOCH

For the winner of the Women’s State Singles Championship.

WINNER: Therese Hastings (Manning) accepted by Debbie Capper

SMALL METROPOLITAN CLUB AWARD For the most outstanding Small Metropolitan Club of the Year WINNER: Mt Lawley

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accepted by Helen Hamilton

JIM MURRAY AWARD

ALAN EDDY / ROD WISHART TROPHY

For the most outstanding Country Club of the year. For the most outstanding men’s bowler in the WINNER: Geraldton Interstate Series WINNER: Matthew Ayres (Manning)

accepted by Jamie Bean

BOWLS WA SMALL COUNTRY CLUB AWARD For the most outstanding Small Country Club of the Year WINNER: Wagin

BERYL GODFREY TROPHY

For the most outstanding women’s bowler in the Interstate Series WINNER: Kristic Krstic (Manning)

accepted by Warren Holt

ROMA DUNN MEDAL

For the most outstanding Junior Girl Bowler WINNER: Elizabeth Allan (Dudley Park)

ROSENTHAL MEDALLISTS MEDAL

For the most outstanding Junior Boy Bowler WINNER: Josh Hamilton (Mandurah)

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BOWLS WA AWARDS PENNY NEEDHAM BROOCH

CONNIE HICKS BROOCH

For the most outstanding Women’s Country Bowler WINNER: Noelene Abe (Corrigin)

For the most outstanding Women’s Bowler of the Year WINNER: Therese Hastings (Manning)

VICE PATRONS’ MEDAL

LINDSAY ROSENTHAL MEDAL

For the most outstanding Men’s Country Bowler For the most outstanding Men’s Bowler of the Year. of the Year.

WINNER: Thomas Mitchell WINNER: Mark Simpson (Gingin) (Victoria Park Carlisle)

BOWLS WA MEN’S OVER 60’S AWARD BOWLS WA WOMEN’S OVER 60’S AWARD

For the most outstanding Male Over 60’s Bowler For the most outstanding Female Over 60’s of the Year Bowler of the Year WINNER: Graham Evans (Osborne Park) WINNER: Kerry Andersen (Mosman Park)

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BOWLS WA AWARDS APIA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

HALL OF FAME 2014

For the most outstanding Volunteer at Club level. Eligibility into the Hall of Fame is restricted to WINNER: Peter Woodley (Yokine) players who have represented WA at national level or Australia at International level.

Hall of Fame Inductee’s must be of exemplary character and will have made a significant contribution to the promotion of the sport.

HALL OF FAME 2014 INDUCTEE Smiljana Jakovich (Cockburn)

BOWLS WA COACH OF THE YEAR

For the most outstanding Coach at Club level.

WINNER: Ken Perks (Morley)

HALL OF FAME 2014 INDUCTEE Geoff Ellis (Wonthella)

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BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Metropolitan Clubs Armadale Bassendean Bayswater Bedford Bellevue Belmont City Bull Creek AFA Bullsbrook Byford Cambridge Cannington Claremont Cockburn Como Dalkeith-Nedlands Doubleview East Fremantle Forrestfield Fremantle Glen Forrest Gosnells Hilton Park Hollywood-Subiaco Innaloo Joondalup Kalamunda Kardinya Kwinana Lake Monger Leeming Manning Maylands Melville Merriwa AFA Midland Morrison Mills Park Morley Mosman Park Mt Lawley Mt Pleasant Mundaring Nollamara North Beach North Perth Osborne Park Perth & Tatts Pickering Brook Quinns Rocks Rockingham Roleystone Rossmoyne

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2009/10 2011/12 2010/11 2012/13 2013/14 Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women 89 86 79 137 19 86 74 35 62 155 55 42 105 66 177 116 58 41 44 34 150 98 56 100 165 96 127 84 51 104 120 33 102 103 90 69 120 243 71 193 51 95 112 57 215 59 23 72 235 31 133

42 56 34 59 4 46 58 14 39 79 23 19 60 5 86 37 20 27 22 15 71 40 21 84 105 35 52 35 16 53 88 18 67 65 37 19 45 94 41 82 42 51 63 11 115 21 15 31 98 28 73

96 73 75 132 16 74 72 36 48 158 57 29 95 74 164 124 54 34 45 33 143 81 58 112 159 105 123 84 59 103 129 35 113 101 77 63 133 164 71 176 66 86 95 46 205 56 26 81 278 33 119

41 51 28 62 2 40 56 2 34 90 22 16 57 6 85 37 23 22 16 15 65 31 19 87 105 36 53 31 14 51 98 19 66 62 31 17 51 67 38 79 45 51 62 11 114 22 15 33 109 26 56

99 82 60 101 12 76 63 33 49 140 44 25 83 67 130 116 51 40 47 33 135 78 56 103 158 96 123 87 60 113 127 43 126 102 55 53 123 143 65 164 74 89 104 37 196 59 27 79 253 31 116

39 45 29 54 2 30 54 29 79 19 13 52 4 65 40 22 21 13 16 65 31 19 90 96 39 49 35 14 63 96 19 66 57 34 16 42 62 38 69 53 46 71 2 108 24 15 40 94 27 52

116 93 61 85 78 65 21 46 134 38 23 91 67 99 109 46 48 45 32 137 61 54 102 150 100 127 80 59 106 131 43 126 96 49 47 120 132 59 151 73 82 102 38 175 66 25 76 250 27 110

42 47 30 40 27 51 29 76 16 13 56 4 41 36 24 21 12 14 66 33 16 94 94 36 51 34 5 63 90 20 69 58 32 14 43 64 34 62 49 42 74 2 107 22 14 36 69 23 46

108 73 50 80 70 63 22 43 123 36 30 93 58 106 91 48 60 53 28 145 62 48 103 129 91 133 72 52 112 134 38 120 95 53 40 123 113 59 137 75 85 104 47 166 50 24 62 184 25 116

42 42 23 36 26 47 2 25 65 11 3 52 4 47 30 24 22 14 15 65 29 12 91 77 38 49 31 5 67 86 19 68 63 31 14 42 58 30 55 50 44 67 2 98 15 15 26 58 23 46

BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Metropolitan Clubs

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women 251 138 40 50 247 124 22 79 23 72 32 54 29 97 47 254 115 22 56 62 106 2 5 70 191 207 110 189 108 72 65 18 42 94 156 -

32 229 36 56 242 118 17 76 27 74 28 52 30 97 14 52 238 109 35 75 62 83 2 3 66 185 99 199 176 103 71 66 17 38 165 111 -

251 124 33 50 247 118 21 79 27 72 25 54 26 97 9 47 254 114 37 56 43 106 2 5 66 191 93 207 93 189 66 65 18 42 90 156 -

235 144 64 29 253 128 75 22 66 29 38 25 85 26 54 9 234 117 86 33 69 46 169 66 192 87 171 94 67 67 37 16 117 86 3 1

205 119 59 25 250 113 75 24 67 30 43 26 79 24 53 10 236 98 66 19 66 50 154 63 176 73 172 81 70 70 38 15 116 81 4 1

TOTAL

6986 3442

6775 3346

6432 3163

6266 3066

5961 2826

Country Clubs

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women

Bowls Safety Bay Scarborough Sorrento South Perth Spearwood Sports Association Stirling Swan Thornlie Valley Victoria Park Carlisle W.A. Blind Wanneroo Warnbro Warwick Willetton Yanchep Yokine VIBBWA (Associated)

Albany Augusta Badgingarra Balingup Ballidu Beacon Bencubbin Beverley Bindoon Binningup Boddington Bolgart Borden Boulder Boyanup Boyup Brook Bremer Bay Bridgetown Brookton Broomehill Bruce Rock Brunswick Bunbury Buntine Busselton Calingiri Capel Carnamah Carnarvon

88 40 19 14 15 18 14 50 24 31 35 22 20 36 26 15 11 31 32 13 39 116 167 18 141 17 38 15 34

40 26 15 3 10 11 8 20 13 28 18 18 6 14 17 14 10 18 17 5 23 68 61 2 93 29 10 21

89 40 18 17 13 19 17 45 21 24 38 20 20 35 26 21 28 33 14 50 120 163 132 12 36 20 34

47 25 11 2 9 13 8 20 13 25 19 17 6 16 23 17 18 18 4 29 64 58 89 28 13 23

94 44 22 18 13 17 15 50 20 28 37 23 22 44 20 21 31 30 14 48 115 150 135 13 37 19 32

42 28 12 1 9 10 10 20 13 24 18 14 6 16 16 18 19 21 4 23 60 56 85 29 12 21

90 41 21 20 15 16 16 53 19 25 36 27 20 41 23 19 20 31 13 49 108 132 138 16 36 18 26

46 25 11 5 9 10 9 22 12 19 20 13 5 13 14 17 13 19 4 24 59 45 83 28 10 15

81 46 21 18 15 19 16 46 19 34 36 21 21 43 23 20 21 31 16 47 86 139 136 14 37 17 26

39 25 13 10 10 9 20 15 21 17 13 5 14 18 15 13 20 1 18 50 52 70 24 10 14

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BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Country Clubs

Cervantes Civic, Merredin Collie Comet Bay Condingup Coorow Corrigin Cowaramup Cranbrook Cunderdin Dalwallinu Dampier Dandaragan Darkan Denison Denmark Donnybrook Doodlakine Dowerin Dudley Park Dumbleyung Dunsborough Eaton Emu Point Esperance Exmouth Frankland Geraldton Gingin Gnowangerup Goomalling Green Range Guilderton Halls Head Harvey Hopetoun Jerramungup Jurien Kalannie Kalbarri Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Railways Kambalda Karlgarin Karratha Katanning Kellerberrin Kojonup Kondinin Koorda Kukerin Kulin

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2012/13 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2013/14 Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women 35 42 73 48 21 19 51 29 20 36 35 12 29 17 68 68 32 23 36 189 17 62 141 89 69 34 17 113 57 31 37 16 23 214 41 24 26 47 17 15 49 9 16 35 43 35 56 20 26 16 24

16 26 34 25 13 33 21 17 28 19 5 9 7 44 46 21 1 13 114 15 45 89 56 30 28 14 75 23 21 11 3 137 25 19 10 28 11 9 4 22 4 11 20 19 16 37 10 10 7 12

37 38 65 54 20 18 50 31 23 36 42 20 31 21 72 60 35 22 36 172 15 62 143 80 66 31 17 108 60 29 34 19 24 227 31 23 18 50 15 16 42 8 18 42 40 38 53 18 25 15 27

16 23 31 23 14 33 17 17 28 18 7 11 9 41 37 21 1 12 96 14 47 78 56 31 26 13 79 24 18 9 147 22 18 9 32 11 8 27 4 11 25 18 18 36 9 11 8 14

33 44 63 55 20 19 48 29 19 37 39 22 32 29 74 66 34 24 38 156 15 65 134 83 71 32 17 108 57 31 27 17 26 215 36 22 21 37 16 11 41 8 20 27 41 33 51 20 25 14 25

14 23 32 18 15 32 15 15 26 20 6 13 9 44 38 20 2 12 93 12 42 80 52 31 26 12 76 26 17 7 4 137 22 14 7 24 12 8 29 2 12 14 20 15 32 10 9 5 10

32 41 55 51 22 18 47 31 20 37 41 14 33 32 69 66 33 22 37 158 16 57 125 79 68 40 18 111 48 28 37 19 26 213 36 26 22 37 16 12 40 19 26 28 35 49 22 27 14 26

16 24 33 17 17 32 18 16 24 18 4 13 9 45 47 20 1 12 98 10 44 65 47 29 25 12 78 22 17 10 6 134 22 22 8 22 12 10 31 1 12 16 12 14 33 13 2 6 14

34 38 60 52 21 18 41 29 21 36 40 3 30 29 68 69 29 21 35 145 16 56 118 71 65 31 18 105 46 29 34 18 30 215 36 31 21 39 14 14 36 18 17 18 35 48 22 27 14 21

12 23 28 22 12 32 15 15 17 18 15 7 44 50 19 1 13 95 10 37 61 46 33 28 11 73 21 14 10 6 129 21 21 8 19 13 8 32 1 9 13 11 11 34 11 11 6 14

BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Country Clubs Lake Grace Lake Yearlering Lancelin Latham Ledge Point Leeman Mandurah Manjimup Margaret River Meadow Springs Meckering Merredin Middleton Beach Mingenew Moodiarrup Moora Morawa Mt Barker Mt Barker Golf Mukinbudin Mullewa Nannup Narembeen Narrogin Newdegate Norseman Northam Northampton Nungarin Nyabing Ongerup Paraburdoo Pemberton Perenjori Pingelly Pinjarra Pt Bouvard Pt Hedland Quairading Ravensthorpe Scaddan Shackleton Shark Bay South Hedland Tambellup Tammin Three Springs Toodyay Trayning Varley Wagin Walpole

2013/14 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women 24 14 22 13 9 21 119 44 43 103 19 35 116 14 18 20 20 42 46 25 31 15 50 32 17 9 67 39 18 14 13 21 25 14 40 50 133 18 80 14 19 16 16 31 18 36 26 35 22 12 52 31

10 4 22 11 12 88 25 23 93 56 8 10 18 6 14 12 12 1 26 5 9 1 27 29 12 8 8 9 11 7 30 46 75 5 44 3 18 10 10 17 6 13 11 15 11 9 29 19

23 12 22 14 10 16 146 44 48 100 19 38 99 14 19 21 20 37 44 29 31 14 47 36 17 64 39 18 14 14 25 23 14 40 55 134 18 68 17 17 16 13 24 16 37 26 39 19 11 50 30

10 3 23 11 12 103 25 29 86 51 5 10 19 6 14 11 11 1 1 26 3 8 26 24 13 7 5 9 11 5 30 49 78 7 37 6 17 9 7 15 6 15 12 16 11 8 36 18

21 13 25 13 2 18 210 39 47 97 18 38 98 13 21 24 17 35 46 28 30 14 45 35 20 65 30 17 17 15 27 23 16 38 49 119 22 68 17 20 17 16 28 24 40 27 35 18 12 43 31

9 3 20 13 12 119 21 30 82 10 47 6 8 22 7 15 12 11 1 21 1 11 38 23 12 6 5 11 15 5 28 47 75 6 37 6 17 13 12 13 7 16 10 14 10 8 29 20

19 12 17 15 2 17 228 39 50 99 20 37 97 15 21 26 20 38 44 25 30 15 45 33 19 59 34 16 17 21 20 28 16 37 49 137 20 62 18 26 21 8 20 21 37 29 36 18 12 41 26

10 3 18 10 10 115 19 25 87 10 42 6 10 20 8 16 11 10 1 18 11 50 22 11 9 11 8 15 5 25 39 70 6 32 7 18 11 5 12 5 18 11 20 9 8 27 18

20 13 14 16 13 18 208 38 38 92 21 40 94 14 20 24 24 34 45 25 30 16 48 30 17 48 38 16 14 20 14 25 16 39 53 162 17 60 15 27 19 6 21 22 40 27 37 17 12 40 31

10 4 19 12 11 103 21 24 82 1 38 6 10 19 9 14 11 9 16 10 49 20 11 8 4 7 14 7 29 41 75 6 32 4 16 11 2 11 8 16 9 12 10 9 21 17

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BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Country Clubs

2013/14 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women 29 18 20 15 29 10 38 22 26 10 207 120 24 13 35 2 24 15 47 24 71 42 -

37 21 23 16 32 14 34 22 27 10 213 133 20 10 33 2 24 10 46 26 69 41 -

40 23 22 17 32 16 31 19 28 12 206 129 20 12 18 25 11 45 27 79 40 6 3

40 22 24 15 34 15 33 17 27 10 212 123 19 11 21 1 32 11 58 26 72 42 11 4

41 23 25 14 30 15 30 20 23 10 213 134 18 12 25 2 32 13 53 29 86 45 12 5

TOTAL

5772 3170

5701 3143

5692 3074

5643 2992

5507 2876

2009/10

2010/11

2011/12

2012/13

2013/14

Metro Country

10428 8942

10121 8844

9595 8766

9332 8635

8787 8383

TOTAL

19370

18965

18361

17967

17170

2009/10

2010/11

2011/12

2012/13

2013/14

Waroona Westonia Wickepin Williams Wongan Hills Wonthella Wyalkatchem Yarloop Yilgarn York Yunderup Broadwater (Associated)

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67 140

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207

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