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Edition 102 • Winter 2015

In this issue: • Awards Night and Presentations 2015 • Kristina our new jackaroo • Ellul named as third Sun

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jack hi A BOWLS WA PUBLICATION

Edition 102 • Winter 2015

In this issue: • Awards Night and Presentations 2015 • Kristina our new jackaroo • Ellul named as third Sun

Jack Hi Editorial

with AARON DELAPORTE

Online version of Jack Hi Welcome to the first online only edition of Jack Hi. As mentioned in the President’s Report the Jack Hi will now alternate between printed copies and online only copies moving forward with four editions per year. The main feature of Edition 102 is the recognition of the Bowls WA Award winning bowlers, officials, volunteers and clubs who are all covered through the publication. Congratulations to Kristina Krstic on her Australia Selection which is covered on page 10 and Matthew Ellul who is the newest Perth Solargain Sun (page 32). Also worth due recognition is the Life membership given to Gnowangerup’s Kevin Heberle (page 25) and the opening of a new clubhouse at Pinjarra on page 34.

Features in this issue Krstic – newest Jackaroo

Champion of Champions 26-27

O60s Bowlers of the Year

Ellul named third Sun

• Patrick Quinlan, the Rosenthal Medallist winner.

Contents President’s Report..................................4 CEO’s Report.........................................5 Inclusive Practices..................................6 Country Director.....................................7 From the Umpires..................................8 Clubs to benefit from ANZ partnership......9 Krstic named newest Jackaroo...............10 Small metro club of the year..................11 Female Bowler of the Year.....................12 Lindsay Rosenthal Medal......................13 Under 18s Boys and Girls.....................14 Coach of the Year – Allan Petchell..........15 Annual Awards Night.......................16-17 Club of the Year – Metro.......................18 Purple Bra Day 2015...........................18 Volunteer of the Year – Helen Hamilton...19 Club of the Year – Country.....................20 Club of the Year – Small Country............20 Vice Patron Medal – Matthew France......21 O60s Bowlers of the Year......................22 Country News......................................24 Life Membership for Kevin Heberle.........25 Lewis wins her first Champions event.....25 Champion of Champion Events.........26-27 Sorrento changes governance structure...29 Gilbride and Falconer recognisd at AGM..30 Ellul named third Sun...........................32 Pinjarra BC opens new facility...............34 Internations another big success............35 Lifestyle Articles Legal Corner........................................28 Wealthform.........................................31

Submissions Clubs are reminded that the copy deadline for the next issue is October 2nd 2015. Please email club articles to: aaron@bowlswa.com.au Jack Hi is produced for Bowls WA by Campbell Design. PO Box 1061 West Leederville Western Australia 6901. Greg Campbell: gregcam@iinet.net.au Phone: 08 9440 5863. Printing by Quality Press, 8 Babel Road, Welshpool WA 6106. ©Copyright. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. Opinions expressed in Jack Hi are not necessarily those of Bowls WA. Bowls WA believes that the material produced in this publication is accurate, but gives no warranty in relation thereto and disclaims all liability for claims against Bowls WA, Campbell Design, its employees, agents or any to her person which may rise from any persons’ action on the materials contained herein.

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From the President

GRAHAM LEEKS

Another successful season concludes This issue of Jack hi is available only online. A decision was taken that we will continue with 4 issues of the Jack hi magazine each year, but only two of them will be printed and distributed to clubs and the other 2 will be on line only. The printing of the Jack hi and its distribution is costly and this decision was made to reduce costs.

Annual General Meeting Our AGM held at the Stirling Club recently was well attended. Linda Deegan - Humphries was re- elected unopposed and will continue in her role as Country Director. For most other Board members as they are only half way through their two year term, elections were not required. We did however farewell Wiggy Harley who after 2 years on the Board serving as Finance Director has chosen not to seek re-election. We thank her for her valued contribution as Finance Director and her overall contribution as a Board member. Wiggy will continue as a member of the Rules committee and with her umpiring commitments both at club and state events. As there was no nominations to fill her position on the Board, then in due course the Board will look at appointing a replacement. We also farewelled our Vice Patron Bill Gilbride who has decided not to seek re endorsement to this position. Bill has been an outstanding contributor to Bowls in WA and has served in many capacities including a two year term as President. We thank him for his many years of valued service. Beryl Brennan will continue as Vice Patron and we extend our thanks to her. At the AGM our 2014/15 financial statement was presented which showed a very small surplus, this in itself was an outstanding outcome given the loss of $50,000 in grant funds from DSR and Healthways. This small profit was the result of some careful cost management by our staff and committees.

Capitation Woes We continue to see an annual decline in our capitation numbers. Last year they declined by 825 with a total over the last 4 years of 2620, of which 698 were country based. The only way we can offset the consequent reduction in Bowls WA income is to increase capitation paid by members and quite obviously there is a limit to this. There is a great need to look at an alternative model and this will be high on the Board’s Agenda over the next 12 months. 4

Awards Nights A well-attended Awards Night and Dinner was held at Crown at the end of May. All of our state event and other winners were recognised, together with our coaches and volunteers and our best metro and country clubs. We were privileged to have Bowls Australia President Des Skinner in attendance along with many of our valued sponsors.

Australian Premier League Australian Premier League (APL) moves into its third year to again be played at the Pine Rivers Club Brisbane in November. This event will be televised by Foxtel. We have added Matt Ellul to our team to replace Jeremy Henry who has moved to another franchise. Matt is a current Premier league and State skipper and he will join Clive Adams and Tom Mitchell from last year’s team making it a fully representative WA team. Wayne Turley will remain as our coach and we are pleased that Solargain will continue as our team sponsor.

Men’s Pennant 4 Rink to 3 proposal By now the dust will have settled over the proposal to change Saturday men’s pennants from 4 to 3 rinks following the decision by the BMC to make no change for this season. The responses from those clubs who did get back to Bowls WA with their considered club view showed pretty much that the clubs were equally divided and without a strong lead for change it was impossible to recommend a move to three rinks. The unsettling part of the whole process for me, was that many bowlers unfairly targeted our CEO Ken Pride suggesting that he was the architect of this proposal and personally responsible for pushing its introduction. This could not have been further from the truth. Ken is the senior employee of Bowls WA and he is required to support and communicate to all clubs and their members any decision, proposal or recommendation made by the Board or any of the Bowls WA committees. It was wrong and unfair for him to cop the criticism the way he did, for just doing a difficult job very well. As we move into the second half of my two year term I look forward to continue to work with the Board, our committees and the staff to meet the challenges of the next 12 months.

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From the Chief Executive Officer

KEN PRIDE

Mixed reaction to three rink proposal It has been a most interesting couple of months to say the least! The proposal to move the Saturday men’s pennant competition from four rinks to three has seen all sorts of interesting angles on the issue created by bowlers, clubs and committees (both within Bowls WA and external). An outcome was reached by the Bowls Management Committee as is their brief as the committee who manages issues of a bowling nature in WA, but it came following much angst in the metropolitan bowling community. As a CEO of a sport that continues to bleed members the world over, it is frustrating to consider what our sport will look like in 15-20 years, or earlier. In the mid 1980’s membership (capitated) bowlers in Australia numbered over 450,000, which have since been whittled away to less than 180,000 today. In WA we have fared similarly with 36,000 members falling to just over 16,000 over the same period. The three rink proposal would not have made any difference to these alarming stats. However, the concerning thing is this was a relatively minor proposal in the scheme of things and with bowlers resistant to any form of change (note the Bowls Victoria and recent Bowls WA survey’s) one wonders where the turnaround will come from. Organisations such as Bowls Australia and Bowls WA can only set a base for its member clubs to operate in, as it is the clubs who must take responsibility for growing their own membership and therefore by that, of the sport. In a business sense the product (membership) we are offering is now out of date, nobody wants to buy it in its current form and if we continue to try and sell it to the market we will eventually go broke. A difficult pill to swallow but that is the reality. Social and corporate customers will benefit the fortunate few, but even they face licensing implications from government authorities. Further more meaningful proposals will be put to clubs in the months ahead and these of course will need to be considered on their merits; but to do nothing or reject change out of hand will surely mean the slow death of our sport by the end of the next decade.

Cap #83 for Kristina On a much more positive note congratulations to Kristina Krstic for gaining selection in the Australian squad and in joining all time great Karen Murphy in representing Australia in Hong Kong in November. It has been some time since we have had a player in the Jackaroos team and earn the right for a full Australian cap; all WA bowlers will follow her career with great interest.

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ANZ program a boost for club funds At each of the Ladies and Presidents’ Forums in mid May a partnership with the ANZ Bank was launched which gives clubs the opportunity to benefit from mortgage referrals. The ANZ Mortgage Introducer Program seeks members of clubs to ‘introduce’ prospective ANZ home loan customers to the Bank, with a ‘one off’ commission payable to the club upon successful draw down of the loan. The commission of 0.3% of the value of the loan can be significant. With the average home loan now approximately $420,000 a successful introduction will earn the club $1,260 – and the business need not come from a bowling club member, with family, friends, neighbours, even business associates all part of the club community. The key is to ensure that the customer has an ANZ Introducer Form labelled with your club details, to ensure the benefits will flow through to your club. See further details elsewhere in the magazine or contact Bowls WA direct for information on how your contact can put dollars into your club.

Liquor Licencing issues A number of club representatives were in attendance when representatives from Liquor Licencing gave club representative’s detailed information on the whys and wherefores on all matters relating to the serving of alcohol in clubs. A joint initiative between Bowls WA and the WA Sports Federation; the evening clarified many misconceptions about serving alcohol in our clubs, an important part of our club’s activities. Further training initiatives relevant to our club’s operations will be offered in the months ahead as part of the Association’s club sustainability efforts.

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Inclusive Practices Officer

DENISE McMILLAN

Striving for Personal Achievement from Grass Root Inclusion Programs to National Events…

WA Multi Disability State Championships Bowls WA is proud to announce that April 2015 saw the formalisation of the WA Multi Disability State Lawn Bowls Championships. The event, hosted at the Kardinya Bowling Club, saw 22 players compete in four categories including eight in Physical, seven in Deaf, five in Intellectual and two in Visually Impaired/ Blind. Playing a combination of Pairs and Singles on the Saturday and continuing with Singles on Sunday, the bowlers were challenged both physically and mentally playing up to 10 timed the mixed gender games. A unique twist to the Pairs saw our two blind bowlers participate in both the intellectual and deaf categories to even out numbers and ensure that all bowlers had a chance to participate. Saying that this combination was unique would be an understatement, however, the bowlers enjoyed the combination and everything flowed smoothly!

• Blind Bowlers getting lined up.

Pairs Results 1. Physical Pairs composite team of Vincent Higgins (Karlgarin) and Greg Powers (Guilderton) won with 9 points followed by runners up composite team of Stephen Murray (Scarborough) and Tyrone Angel (Rockingham) with 6 points. 2. The Deaf Pairs battled it out with the Cockburn team of David Ravlich and Peter Best winning with seven points and a margin of 14 while the composite team of Robert Scott (Nollamara) and Trevor Heal (Baldivis) were runners up also having 7 points and a margin of 12. 3. The Intellectual Gosnells team of Joseph Maiolo and Joseph Lehane won with 6 points while the composite team of Julie Srhoy (Spearwood) and Jayne Parsons (blind bowler – Peel and VIBBWA) were runners up with 3 points.

• Wheelchairs, Walkers and Canes … truly a sport for everyone!

Single Results 1. Physical Singles winner Wayne Allsopp (Dowerin) scored 16 points to Steven Murray’s (Scarborough) 15 points and a 35 margin as runner up, narrowly beating Frank Fletcher’s (Osborne Park) 15 points and 25 margin. 2. Deaf Singles David Ravlich (Cockburn) and Harry Wong (Belmont) fought for the title with David winning with 15 points followed closely by Harry as runner up with 13 points. 3. Intellectual bowler Joseph Lehane (Gosnells) won the Singles with 12 points to Robert Hughes (East Fremantle) as runner up with 9 points. 4. With the Blind Singles consisting of two players going round-robin, the results saw Sharon Ferres (VIBBWA) winning with 15 points and Jayne Parsons (Peel and VIBWWA) as runner up. 6

• The End…fantastic bowls, great company and feelings of empowerment abounded.

Congratulations to all of our participants, volunteers, and supporters. This event was enjoyed by everyone and all participants and the Kardinya Bowling Club are keen to see this event happen next year – hopefully growing bigger and better as the years roll by! For more information on Inclusive Lawn Bowls please contact Denise McMillan on 0449 619 841 or denise@bowlswa.com.au BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

From the Country Director

Linda Deegan-Humphries

Support your club through winter The annual migration to warmer weather has once again sent many Clubs into hibernation for the winter season. Those Clubs able to run winter competitions are to be commended and I urge all bowlers to continue to support your Clubs throughout this period. WA was admirably represented by both players and spectators at the Australian Open. It was fabulous to have facebook updates to keep us informed of performances. We have a busy schedule ahead preparing for the new season. Each Zone will host a CCES program during August and those participating have each been personally invited and further details will be forwarded as soon as the refinements are in place. I certainly hope that each participant finds the program advantageous and I look forward to comments on the revised format. I must acknowledge the coaches who are volunteering their time for our benefit and the Clubs who have offered to host the program.

Vale Margaret Witham It is with sadness we note the passing of Margaret Witham, Country Committee member and strong supporter of Country Bowls. Her determination to uphold the rights of Country Bowls set a high standard for those of us who follow in her footsteps. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

Bowls Connect Country Roll-Outs are scheduled for August. Aaron Delaporte and Clive Adams will be covering the whole of the Country running workshops to bring our Zone, League and Club Office Bearers up to speed. I sincerely hope that we take full advantage of this expertise. Eight Country Umpires and Coaches accredited as Presenters and Assessors at the course held at Mt Pleasant in May. Two more courses are in place to update those unable to attend the May course. Many thanks to Brian Jeppesen and his team for the time and effort they have invested in these courses. Welcome to the new delegates to the Country Committee and my sincere thanks to those who are standing down. Country representation in the administration of Bowls is important and your time and effort is appreciated. It is important that your concerns are made known to your delegates and to myself. We cannot make a stand without knowledge and support. The September 22nd meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at Brookton Bowling Club. Zone representatives, League representatives and Club members are invited to a forum following the meeting to discuss current issues and developments. Times and other details to be confirmed closer to the date. BowlsWA â&#x20AC;˘ Jack Hi â&#x20AC;˘ Winter 2015

From the Umpires

MICHAEL GOBLE-GARRATT

Positive participation by attendees The first ‘Officials’ courses for Markers, Measurers and Umpires under the new accreditation system in the Metropolitan area, were conducted in May and proved to be generally accepted as an improvement on previous prescribed methods, with very positive participation by all attendees. In particular, the re-accreditation of Measurers and Umpires upgrading to ‘National Umpire’ status, has become simpler in the more interactive involvement in the subject matter.

Metro Officials Courses The next round of Metropolitan courses, comprising the seemingly preferred options of a round of evening sessions or a weekend, daytime option, will be conducted in September. The evening sessions will be conducted on consecutive Mondays 7th, 14th, and 19th, and 21st plus practical ongreens on Saturday 19th September (on-green tests). The weekend, daytime sessions will be held over Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. Both courses will be at venues yet to be confirmed. Notices in the usual email format will be sent to all Metropolitan Clubs several weeks prior to commencement, with plenty of time for Club Committees to take ownership of their club officiating responsibilities and encourage both new and re-accrediting members to maintain their pools of Officiating capabilities. Please ensure that Bowls WA has the relevant email addresses, with added alternates if desired, so that these notices WILL reach the relevant members!

Laws of the Sport of Bowls This past season saw the latest, Crystal Mark 3rd Edition of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls introduced following the 4-yearly reviews by the world’s bowling nations. The changes to some of the Laws have been widely publicised, being relatively minor, but the main difference between this and previous versions is the general (easier-tofollow) layout and clearer Domestic Regulations. There is a requirement for all Officials and Club Umpires’ kits to have the current version of the Laws available for ready reference when needed. One of the most significant changes to the Laws and Domestic Regulations, has been that of Absentee players in a side game (Law 39.2.3) or Players who are inadvertently late for any reason and ‘playing short’ and/or application of Substitute rules. DR 2.5 clearly sets out the options in this case: 2.5 Absentee players in a side game. (Law 39.2.3) 2.5.1 If, 30 minutes after the scheduled start time for a game, or sooner if the Controlling Body decides, one player is absent from one or more teams in a side and

no eligible substitute is available or allowed, the game must continue, however: 2.5.1.1 A team with an absent player plays as though the second is the missing player; 2.5.1.2 The order of play shall be maintained by the second of the complete team playing consecutive bowls; 2.5.1.3 Each player must use the number of bowls specified in the Conditions of Play for that event. 2.5.2 If a player has commenced the game, however is unable to continue the game and no eligible substitute or replacement player is available or allowed, play will continue as if one player is absent as per 2.5.1. 2.5.3 If an absent player arrives late, they must take their original place in the team when they arrive and enter the game at the completion of the end in progress. 2.5.4 If an eligible substitute or replacement player becomes available and is permitted by the Controlling Body they may be introduced to the game at the completion of the end in progress.

Trial Ends It should be remembered that our Pennant conditions quote start times that are the actual commencement time of the game with, usually, a 15 minute pre-commencement period allowed for trial ends. If a Player or team arrives after the scheduled start of the game, even well within the 30-minute allowance, the player or team is NOT entitled to trial ends, under our Conditions of Play.

Bowling Arms A reminder that players requiring bowling aids, including approved bowling arms, need to apply to use them on the forms available from the BWA website and the use of Bowling Arms and wheelchairs do require the support of a qualified medical certificate. The use of a walking stick does not require such a certificate, but does need to be applied for so as to ensure that proper compliance with the correct specifications for such, so as to prevent damage to greens etc. Items such as gloves worn for sun and/or grip reasons do NOT comprise bowling aids, hence do not need any official request to be used. Last year, the requirement for those with the relevant approval to use bowling arms, having commenced play with or without it, to play the whole game as they started, was deemed to be somewhat discriminatory. So now a player playing with an approved bowling arm may use the device intermittently during a game, as that player’s condition may require. Nor is there any compulsion upon the player to use it to deliver both the jack and bowl. BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

Bowling Clubs to benefit from ANZ partnership Western Australian clubs will be the beneficiaries of Bowls WA’s newest corporate partner, the ANZ Bank. In launching the partnership at the May Presidents’ Forum, ANZ Branch Manager, Jeff Mews noted the great opportunity for clubs to increase their income; “Clubs through their wide networks of members, their families, workmates and friends can through the Mortgage Introducer Program achieve significant income for their club – all through little or no effort. Over the past 12 months Bowls SA has proven that this type of partnership can really work”. The Mortgage Introducer Program allows members of the wider bowling community to ‘introduce’ prospective home loan customers to the Bank and if the loan is approved provide a great commission that is paid directly to the club – and it doesn’t have to be a club member ! For example if a member directs a prospective loan customer to the Bank and they take their Club Introducer Form with them for the initial interview, if the loan is successful a 0.3% commission is received.

On an average home loan of $420,000 – that is $1,260 for your club. It’s that simple. Bowls WA CEO was quick to stress that… “This is a club directed initiative with Bowls WA ensuring all of the benefits flow to the club itself. No commission will be collected by BWA, we are simply using our collective buying power with our 206 statewide clubs to provide the opportunity.” Of course the key is to inform your members of the program and to get them to spread that message as widely as possible amongst their own circles – the ripple effect for your club can be far reaching. Clubs who attended the Forum have their required Introducer Packs, but more are available ! Country clubs will also be able to share in the program and during the Bowls Connect training days to be conducted by staff Aaron Delaporte and Clive Adams, details of the partnership will also be explained and club packs distributed. For further information contact Bowls WA CEO Ken Pride on 9340 0800 to get your club started.

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• Kristina in action.

Krstic named newest Jackaroo Manning Memorial’s Kristina Krstic will make her senior Australian debut, wearing cap number 83, alongside the nation’s most capped representative, 495-test veteran Karen Murphy, when the two compete together in November’s Hong Kong Classic. Krstic, 21, has displayed a maturity far beyond her years since taking on a skipper’s role with the Western Australian State Side. Twice Junior World Champion, Kristina has enjoyed an outstanding 18 months since winning the Beryl Godfrey Medal for the best player at the 2014 National Sides Championships in South Burnie, Tasmania. She has developed a successful relationship with Bowls Australia’s National Training Centre (NTC) coach Therese Hastings, who she played three to, before becoming WA’s youngest ever State Skip at this year’s home Sides Series. Despite finishing a disappointing 7th, in terribly wet and windy conditions, Krstic lit up the greens with a string of scintillating performances that saw her once again named as WA’s best.

However, it was her efforts at the Junior World Cup and trial form at Bowls Australia’s Talent Camp on the Gold Coast that may have swayed the National Selection Panel. With Broadbeach hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2020 World Championships, Krstic has set her goals of achieving on the highest stage, having already performed so admirably on those very same greens at junior level. But as National Coach Steve Glasson alluded to, with so much depth of talent in Australian bowls, Krstic won’t be getting ahead herself knowing just how much hard work is required to perform consistently for top honours. “With such a strong pool of athletes to choose from, this selection process proved no easy feat,” Glasson said. “We are extremely happy with the squad we have assembled and I congratulate the players and look forward to working with them ahead of some benchmark international events.” We too are extremely proud of our Kristina and look forward to following her progress in Green and Gold!

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Club of the Year – Small Metro

Mt Lawley BC – consistency their key! The hotly contested title of Metro Small Club of the Year was the reward for Mt Lawley after another ‘consistent’ year. With club numbers holding steady, a more than solid on-green year saw four teams promoted at season’s end, but it was outside of pennant where the club really up the ante. A strong link has been built with both Perth College and Guildford Grammar Schools, which sees regular coaching clinics take place, added to the successful barefoot bowls and corporate scene means there is always something happening at the club. Of course the club has always had a very strong social calendar with any number of community groups utilising the lovely facilities. The Perth Comedy Festival, Probus, Jazz Guitar Club, Perth Folk and Roots Club and plenty more call the beautiful Art Deco building home. All the more comfortable with the installation of a new airconditioning system and a refurbished garden area to finish off the club nicely. The commencement of the season is now acknowledged as the conduct of the Mt Lawley Consistency events, this year streamed ‘live’ a great innovation for the event in this the club’s 106th year. And with over 200 functions held in 2014/15, the club will continue to thrive on and off the green. Mt Lawley a consistent success story.

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Female Bowler of the Year

Noelene Abe regains bowler of year title Corrigin’s Noelene Abe regained the Female Bowler of the Year title with devastating form in the State Singles Championships, defeating young Jackaroo Kristina Krstic, 20, (Manning) 25-10 in a high-quality final. The six-time Penny Needham Brooch winner, awarded to the Most Outstanding Female Country Bowler of the Year, added a fourth Connie Hicks Brooch to a glittering career that shows no signs of slowing down. Abe was unable to get out of a tough section at last year’s blue-ribbon Singles event when she only just got the better of rising star Toni Madigan (then-Merredin) 21-19 before falling to Capel’s Bev Scott 17-21. The disappointing result made it very difficult for her to defend the Bowler of the Year crown she held the previous three years, which would eventually go the State Singles winner Therese Hastings (Manning). However, this year there was no stopping her. Abe started the season strongly, winning the State Fours with the same quartet she skipped to victory back in 2011-12; Elaine McDonald (Eaton) Irene Leahy (Boulder) and Shelley Radcliffe (Osborne Park) all contributing to the 21-7 triumph over Pam Strongman’s composite side. Abe then cut a swath through the Singles field with comprehensive wins over Pam Chalmers (21-11), Beverley Baker (21-9) and Janne Gibsone (21-13) in the last 16, quarter final and semi-final respectively before the master versus apprentice final. Not surprisingly, Abe is no stranger to success at Country Week and this year she managed to turn the tables on Scott in the final to defend her Singles title, reversing the 21-17 score line, on her way to a fifthstraight Penny Needham Brooch. Abe did not let a disappointing National Sides Championships dampen her spirit, as she set her sights on the Gold Coast’s Australian Open and her preferred Singles event in particular. Abe enjoyed a first-up 21-4 win over Margaret O’Connor and followed that up with a 21-9 victory against Grace Wallsh. However, she was pushed all the way by another Jackaroo starlet Ellen Ryan, 18, but held on to win 21-19. The Corrigin veteran maintained her strong form in post-sectional play with knockout wins over Kristy Thatcher (21-13), Kay Moran (20-16) before another nail-biter, this time up against her WA team mate Linda Warburton (Mosman Park); Abe scraping through by the narrowest of margins. A 21-17 victory over Barbara Sprengel set up a quarter-final showdown with Victoria’s Tiffany Brodie, 17, who defeated Jackaroo Natasha Scott and would go on to claim the gold medal in the Bowlers with a Disability (BWD) hearing impaired event. On this occasion, Abe needed all of her resolve to fight back from 6-13, 10-15 and 16-19 down to win 21-19, with only former Queensland representative Maree Gibbs now standing in her way of a shot at the $16,000 cheque, with the final to be broadcast live on television. Unfortunately, the semi-final proved to be one bridge too far to cross for Abe, as the former Australian Champion of Champion singles winner went down 11-21. Abe’s best-ever finish at the Open proves she still has so much to offer at both State and National level and we look forward to more thrilling performances for both WA and at the big international events from our Bowler of the Year. 12

• Noelene Abe.

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Lindsay Rosenthal Medal

History made with dual medal winners Perth Suns team mates and fellow State skippers Clive Adams (Cambridge) and Tom Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle) have shared the top award at the Bowls Award Night and in doing so created history by being the only dual winners of the Lindsay Rosenthal Medal presented to the Best Male Bowler for the season since the awards inception in 1963. Both players have won the Award before, Adams winning in 2004 when he played at Wanneroo and Mitchell in 2011 and 2014. They join just a handful of players to have won the Award on multiple occasions including Hall of Fame member, 1988 and 1995 Rosenthal winner Geoff Ellis who made the fitting announcement and presentation to Clive and Tom. Should history be any judge both players may also well end up in the Bowls WA Hall of Fame in the future as other past multiple winners have done so including Bob Williams (1965 and 1976), Bert Sharp (1967, 1971 and 1983), Geoff Oakley (1975, 1984 and 1993), Steve Srhoy (1978 and 1998) and Dennis Katunarich (1985, 1986 and 1989). • Clive Adams.

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The other multiple winners of the Rosenthal Medal are Les Holloway (1979 and 1980), Tony Krajancic (1992 and 2000) and Anthony Provost (2006, 2010 and 2012). Adams who transferred from Wanneroo to Cambridge for the 2014/15 season in order to continue playing pennants at the highest level picked up the majority of points at the bookends of the season, he began the year in great style winning the Mt Lawley Consistency Singles and completed it much the same taking out the Champion of Champion Singles. He did also collect a few points in the middle of the year making it to the quarter finals of the State Pairs and State Singles. Mitchell on the other hand took out the blue ribbon event Men’s State Singles which is the highest point scoring event for the Award, that coupled with a runner-up finish in the Doubleview Master Pairs was enough to draw level with Clive. In Bowls terms both players still have a long future ahead of them and it wont be any surprise if they add more Rosenthal Medals in coming years. • Tom Mitchell.

Under 18s Boys and Girls

Patrick is the youngest ever Rosenthal winner Belmont City’s Patrick Quinlan, 12, became the youngest ever Rosenthal Medalist’s Medal winner when he joined a long list of decorated state players who first made a name for themselves at junior level, including the inaugural and back-to-back winner Kyle McIlroy in 1991-92, Justin Opie (‘94) his younger brother David Opie (1995-96, ’98) and current Rosenthal Medalist Thomas Mitchell (2003), as the Most Outstanding Male Under 18 Bowler of the Year. In fact, Quinlan was just 11 when his trio finished a disappointing third in the State Triples, having won the title last year with the now-ineligible David Downey and Dan Nicholls. However, on his 12th birthday, Quinlan teamed with next youngest competitor in Mandurah’s Kane Smith, 13, to win the Boys Pairs, defeating their more experienced • Patrick Quinlan. opponents such as runners-up William Hyatt (Mandurah) and Jaidyn Johnson (Dudley Park). Quinlan then had his name etched in the history books by completing the trifecta of State Titles, with five out of five wins in the coveted blue-ribbon Singles event that included victories over Ryan Philpott (Manning), Nathaniel Fuge (Gnowangerup) and runner-up Hyatt. With only Hyatt still eligible from the team that competed in last year’s National Championships in Darwin comprising Premier League players Downey, Nicholls, Philpott and last year’s Rosenthal Medalists’ Medal winner Joshua Hamilton (Mandurah), the Belmont youngster may be carrying much of the load when Australia’s best junior bowlers battle it out in our nation’s capital this September. We can be sure it will be a great test for Quinlan who has proven he has a very bright future in the game.

• Elizabeth Allan.

Three in a row to Elizabeth Australian Under-18 representative Elizabeth Allan (Dudley Park) made it three consecutive Roma Dunn medals and four in five years, as she once again got the better of her club and Pairs team mate Dayna Cant in the Singles to be awarded to the Most Outstanding Female Under 18 Bowler of the Year. Allan dominates a list that includes dual winners Melissa Solly (2006, ’08), Shenayde Heldt (2007, ’09) and current Australian Jackaroo Krstina Krstic (2010). Allan did not compete in the Triples, won by Kellie Ainsworth (Warnbro), Amelia Axford (Bassendean) and Georgia Cant (Meadow Springs) but she went back-toback in the Pairs; Ainsworth and Warnbro team mate Meghan Philpott the runners up. The two-time Australian Under 18 Singles Champion then claimed her third straight State Title in her favourite blue-ribbon event, winning all five rounds to graduate from the junior ranks with top honours. BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

Coach of the Year – Allan Petchell, Rossmoyne BC

Allan displays a high level of skill and commitment Allan Petchell has been coaching since 1991 and is in his third season at Rossmoyne Bowling Club. Rossmoyne members are very impressed with the job he has done throughout his time with the club and pleased with the progress made by players as a result of his input. Allan has displayed a high level of commitment towards his task as club coach. In his belief that he could help make a difference to the club’s overall results he decided to combine his coaching role with that of selector. In his dual role, he set up and attended pre-season matches where he not only looked at the skill level of all bowlers, but looked at the areas of skills which needed work. He then put this into practice by conducting coaching sessions eight weeks prior to the start of pennants. His dedication to the task he set himself and his commitment to the club saw him often extend the coaching session times and he also made himself available to any players who had selection or coaching concerns where players were able to ask for and receive help or advice, or set up an individual time with him for coaching. Many club members throughout the season asked for help with their game and received prompt and helpful advice. Even when he was at the club for his own practice he would note how other players practiced and offered help and advice about skills to practice and how to set up exercises targeted to developing these skills. Allan was usually at the bowling club every day of the week throughout the season, and on many occasions he would be there at several different times of the day in order to fit in with times suitable to those players, or potential players, who had requested his assistance. There were many occasions when the club Secretary would receive requests from potential members who were thinking of joining the club but had little idea of how to bowl. Allan would contact the potential member in order to make a time to coach them. He always gave his time freely and willingly to these people. Members of the Rossmoyne Bowling Club are impressed with the positive attitude Allan always displays. In his coaching sessions he includes ideas about how to stay positive, how important teamwork is for a side to succeed and he builds confidence in players to reach their potential. He has well developed communication skills. He is articulate and speaks with a clear and well-modulated voice. He fits his speech to the requirements of his audience, whether they are primary or secondary age school groups attending coaching, or regular club members. BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

He gives succinct and pertinent instructions, and he is willing to revise or re-explain ideas if the need arises. Allan demonstrates skills execution by carefully sequencing the steps involved in what he is trying to get across, and explaining with sufficient detail the reason for performing a skill in a particular way. He also discusses possible outcomes from playing particular shots and when they might best be used. He provides ideas for the person to follow when they practice on their own. Even though he is regarded as the most skilful and experienced bowler in the club, he is always willing and prepared to roll up with any club members, regardless of their ability. He uses such opportunities to help the other bowlers by giving tips on bowling technique, shot selection and discussing tactics. He often walks down to the head and rolls bowls back to a player in order for them to practice a shot they have attempted. He will do this several times over in order to help them master a skill. On every occasion Allan has shown willingness towards helping the club develop both its competition and the social sides. As a club coach, selector and pennant player he is fully involved in helping the club improve its position in all levels of competition, both in the female and male sections. Thanks largely to his coaching, dedication and commitment the club has experienced a successful pennant season in both the Ladies and Men’s competitions. His coaching contributions to corporate and social bowlers has seen a number who have progressed to playing pennants for the club as well as several who will make the step next season. Allan has coached a young man suffering from cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and his full time carer, with private skills lessons He then encouraged their participation in playing in low key mid-week club events. He has also assisted club members who have suffered back problems due to aging, and those who have had hip replacements or knee reconstructions and who wish to continue playing bowls, with adapting their delivery through changing to a fixed stance or by using a bowling arm. Although the club lacks junior members, Allan has gone out of his way to introduce youngsters to the club and showcase its facilities, with approximately 400 Year 11 students attending his sessions each year. This is wonderful publicity for the game of bowls and it is hoped that the programme will bring more people into the sport in the future. – Information supplied by Vic Unicume Rossmoyne BC.

Annual Awards Night 2015 Bowls WA Award Winners A capacity crowd of 300 attended a glittering evening at Crown Perth as the season’s high achievers were recognised. Hosted by the ABCs Russell Woolf, the evening was officially opened by Bowls WA President Graham Leeks and the Bowls Australia President Des Skinner. During the evening major award winners were announced including Helen Hamilton of the Mt Lawley Bowling Club (Volunteer of the Year), Beacon and Dudley Park (Small Country Club and Country Club of the Year) and their Metropolitan counterparts in Mt Lawley and Gosnells. Later in the evening past winners Helen Morss and Geoff Ellis announced the two major on-green player awards in the Connie Hicks Brooch and the Rosenthal Medal, with Noelene Abe (Corrigin) and Tom Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle) with Clive Adams (Cambridge) producing the very first ever dual winners, recognized for outstanding seasons.

The full list of Award Recipients

Rosenthal Medallists Medal Under 18 Boy Bowler of the Yearr Patrick Quinlan (Belmont City) Roma Dunn Medal Under 18 Girl Bowler of the Year Elizabeth Allan(Dudley Park) Norma Samuel Medal Over 60s Female Bowler of the Year Kerry Andersen (Mosman Park) and Kathy Gobbart (Gingin)

Trevor Barron Medal Over 60s Male Bowler of the Year Lindsay Thorn(Doubleview)

Bowls WA Volunteer of the Year Helen Hamilton (Mt Lawley)

Bowls WA Club Coach of the Year Allan Petchell (Rossmoyne)

Bowls WA Small Country Club of the Year Beacon Bowling Club Bowls WA Country Club of the Year ‘The Jim Murray Award’ Dudley Park Bowling Club Bowls WA Small Metropolitan Club of the Year Mt Lawley Bowling Club

Bowls WA Metropolitan Club of the Year Gosnells Bowling Club

President’s Brooch Womens State Singles Winner Noelene Abe (Corrigin)

President’s Medal Mens State Singles Winner Tom Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle)

Allan Eddy/Rod Wishart Award Best Male Player Australian Side Series Tom Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle)

Beryl Godfrey Award Best Female Player Australian Side Series Kristina Krstic (Manning Memorial)

Vice Patron’s Medal Mens Country Bowler of the Year Matthew France(Merredin)

Penny Needham Brooch Womens Country Bowler of the Year Noelene Abe (Corrigin)

Connie Hicks Brooch Womens Bowler of the Year Noelene Abe (Corrigin)

Rosenthal Medal Mens Bowler of the Year Tom Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle) & Clive Adams (Cambridge) BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

Annual Awards Night 2015

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Club of the Year – Metro

Gosnells a club on the move You know you have a club that is doing things right when their membership increases by 17.1% from an already healthy 210 to 246 – incorporating growth in both men’s and women’s sections. But in being awarded the Metro Club of the Year that is exactly what Gosnells achieved – and much more! In a stunning on green performance the club achieved seven promotions, winning three pennants with nine of their teams finishing either first or second after the home and away season; perhaps the finest individual effort for a pennant season. With members filling positions on committees such as the Greens and Infrastructure, Bowls Management, state umpires panel and state selection committee the club is well endowed with volunteers at Association level. The club has performed grandly at pennant level but one of their finest achievements has been in embracing an inclusive

practices program. Joseph Maiolo and Joe Lehane were successful in the state disability pairs and during the year events were held to support a number of charitable organisations. A number of bowling arms were purchased for the use by members to protect their newly laid synthetic greens and with more planned for the future the club’s facilities are second to none. A completely renovated kitchen, with new chairs, stools, shutters and lighting complement all of the good work outside of the clubhouse. It is little wonder that numbers continue to grow with social bowlers welcomed into the club and transitioning to full time playing members – well done to the Gosnells Bowling Club, this year’s very worthy Metro Club of the Year and a club certainly on the move.

Purple Bra Day 2015 a great success! Purple Bra Day on the 20th June saw over $500 raised on behalf of Breast Cancer Care. Well done to all contributors. Dave Griffiths, Mayor of Gosnells and also our Club Patron, visited later in the afternoon and presented prizes to the winners of the day’s game. He also gave a small speech, congratulating GBC for their awards and successes this year and thanked our club for their efforts in raising funds for such a worthy cause.

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Volunteer of the Year – Helen Hamilton Information supplied by Rosemarie Lenzo Mt Lawley Bowling Club

30 years of service – in many capacities Helen Hamilton joined Mt Lawley bowling club in 1983. After her first year, she served as Club Treasurer in 1984 and 85. Since that time she has given over thirty years of selfless service to the club, has served on the management committee in a • Volunteer of the year – Helen Hamilton. variety of roles and has been the mainstay of our Ladies Pennants division. One of Helen’s major achievements during this time was She has held positions as either Selector and/or Ladies the stabilisation of Ladies Pennants to four colours in each Captain for over twenty five years and has combined that role division; previously there were up to seven. Helen was also with taking on the task of Club Coach and Umpire. Helen responsible for revising the onerous and difficult task of playing has organised the prestigious Mt Lawley Ladies Consistency State games. At her instigation, the event was reduced from Singles since 2004 two days each week over a two week period to playing three This has included contacting and arranging participants, consecutive days in one week. preparing draws, scorecards and running tally sheets. She has After amalgamation, Helen held the position of Director of organised ladies to assist with catering (which she usually People Development. This placed Helen in a role that required prepares herself) before, during and after the event and has coordinating, organising and guiding volunteers for different had time to fill the role of marker and umpire. Helen has state events also acted as a marker and umpire at the Men’s Consistency She organised all the liaison officers for the Round Robin Singles over many years. series held in WA in 2009 and was the link with team When Mt Lawley was experiencing deep financial challenges, managers during the Tri-Nations series held at Melville Helen was one of the prime movers in organising ‘Wednesday Bowling Club in 2010. Night Meals’. On a roster basis, club volunteers would prepare As a member of the Bowls WA match committee, Helen is meals for between 80-100 guests each Wednesday night. responsible for looking after ail aspects of Ladies State Bowls Helen would sometimes even supply some of the ingredients events. In May 2014, she was part of a team that oversaw the from her own larder. Australian Blind Bowlers carnival held at Bedford WA. The result after just five years was a healthy bank balance Helen has always been prepared to help. She will take and a tradition which still exists today. on any task with a view to achieving the desired outcome. In 2012, Helen was elected President and in that time Foremost in her aspirations is the promotion and enjoyment has chaired meetings, initiated programs, recruited workers of Bowls in WA. and represented the club at various functions in the Bowls Helen is a loyal club member and always ready to grab a community. She has overseen the refurbishment of both grass ladle, a tea towel or shovel to help out. At the state level greens at Mt Lawley and the upgrading of surrounds and she has always been willing to look at situations outside the seating at the club. square and has been a mentor to up and coming lady bowlers Mt Lawley has, over the last three years, been developing both on and off the field. a partnership with Perth College and Guildford Grammar Her enthusiasm, interest and ‘never say die’ attitude has to provide coaching to their students. Helen has naturally volunteered to assist with this and has been part of a team of seen the profile of Mt Lawley Bowling Club elevated within the bowls and broader community and has contributed six, teaching the students the fundamentals of lawn bowls. significantly to the current healthy state of Women’s Bowls In 1998, Helen joined the WALBA Executive and served on in WA. the match committee until amalgamation in 2004.

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Club of the Year – Country

Country Award to Dudley Park The Jim Murray Award for the Country Club of the Year is often won by one of the bigger clubs and this year is no exception with Dudley Park and its 231 capitated members successful. Surprisingly this is only the second Jim Murray Award for the club, the first being back in 1997/98. Success this past year has been all about an all round performance, with juniors, men and women, together with a number of facility improvements adding to a very impressive nomination. Strong pennant results in the very competitive Murray League were coupled with a fantastic country week and state event season. Mesdames Dunn, Lindsay, Currie, Rogalski were successful in the country week fours, with Vicki Spragg capturing a state pairs win, equal 3rd in the state triples and rounding off a great year by being part of the successful state over 60’s team and taking out the Player of the Series.

The men were not to be outdone with 24 players taking part in country week pairs and fours with Messrs Needs and Jones going down in the pairs final. And of course wonderful results on the national stage from Elizabeth Allan with back to back national singles titles and state representation from Dayna Cant. The facilities at Dudley Park have always been first class, but this year a replacement green is planned for installation next month, together with new shade surrounds, the renovation and addition of toilet facilities and internally a new till system has modernised business practices. Dudley Park has had a great year and continues to plan for the future as they continue to partner with the City of Mandurah in various club initiatives – congratulations to one of Western Australia’s leading club facilities.

Club of the Year – Small Country

Beacon – a small community club

One of the best awards presented at the Bowls WA Awards Dinner is that for the Small Country Club of the Year. Often relying on the local community to ‘get the job done’, the recipient is always a feel good story and this year was no exception. The Beacon Bowling Club with its 28 capitated members proved once again that small does not mean plenty can’t be achieved. With the addition of a new synthetic green, lights, paving and scoreboards volunteer labour ensured the projects were completed on time and on budget. Open Days with social/barefoot bowls together with a junior program has all assisted in bringing plenty of life to the club, which is completely reliant on volunteer labour – right down to the catering by members. With six accredited umpires in its membership the workload is spread around and it showed on the green with both men’s and women’s teams successful in bringing home the Central Wheatbelt League pennants, together with plenty of involvement in country week and inter league events – now it is all about the rain! 20

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WA BOWLS RANKINGS Based on prestigous events over 3 years

MEN

• Hendy Cowan and Matthew France.

Vice Patron Medal to Matthew France Merredin bowler Matthew France was awarded the Vice Patrons Medal as the Men’s Country Bowler of the Year at the Annual Bowls WA Awards Night. France’s win was achieved primarily off his win in the Men’s Country Week Singles. That win is certainly the premier country title of the season, with 522 players participating in the Men’s division it is without doubt one of the toughest titles to capture on the bowling green just through the sheer number of opponents the winner needs to defeat. France said he was very proud of Merredin Bowling Club, who he plays for, with 2015 being a particularly successful year for the club. Matthew was justifiably particularly proud of his efforts and the support received from his club. “It was a real surprise to win Country Bowler of the Year,” he said. “I had no idea I was going to win.” It was also a highlight for France to receive the award from Bowls WA Board member Hendy Cowan AO who is well known for his career in State Politics with the National Party but also very much respected in country bowls circles having been a long time bowler for his home town of Narembeen. France made special mention of the team mates Brian Gearing and Adrian Chesson who were semi-finalists in the Men’s Pairs competition which enabled Merredin to win the PS Bignell Shield as best performed club at Men’s Country Week.

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 16 16 16 20

Name Mitchell, Thomas Adams, Clive Trewhella, Daniel Nairn, Blake Patterson, Daniel Mitchell, Matthew Brown, Daniel Bainbridge, Stuart Simpson, Mark Ayres, Matthew Ker, Peter Butler, Rhett O’Neill, Steve Fransisco, John Provost, Anthony Evans, Graham Foy, Rob Lilburne, Ian Rochford, John Neilson, Wayne

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Name Abe, Noelene Hastings, Therese Warburton, Linda Poletti, Lee Featherby, Lisa Spragg, Vicki Andersen, Kerry Krstic, Kristina Chalmers, Pam Morss, Helen Gibsone, Janne Coote, Renate Heal, Helen McDonald, Elaine Madigan, Toni Hogg, Sue Leahy, Irene Radcliffe, Shelley Baker, Bev Scott, Bev

Club Vict Park Carlisle Cambridge Stirling Bassendean Bassendean Manning Kardinya Doubleview Dudley Park Manning Manning Vict Park Carlisle Osborne Park Bassendean Vict Park Carlisle Osborne Park Kardinya Osborne Park Kardinya Osborne Park

Total 281 198 188 136 119 118 115 95 87 80 79 78 78 75 66 64 64 64 64 63

WOMEN Club Corrigin Manning Mosman Park Geraldton Mosman Park Dudley Park Mosman Park Manning Osborne Park Manning Mosman Park Thornlie Manning Eaton Manning Manning Boulder Osborne Park Mosman Park Capel

Total 395 278 208 162 131 131 119 105 104 96 95 88 88 80 79 73 72 71 69 66

• Matthew France.

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O60s Bowlers of the Year

O60s Women team to defend title Our Women’s State Over 60 Selection Panel comprising chair Ann Drayson, manager Sue Hogg and recently-retired state skip Therese Hastings are pleased to announce the side that will defend their title at the National Championships in North Launceston, Tasmania this coming October. Mosman Park’s Linda Warburton will make her senior debut after a very strong season that earned her a recall to the Open team. Originally from Brunswick, Warburton and fellow debutant Elaine McDonald (Eaton) add to the strong country presence. Kathy Gobbart (Gingin) who had an outstanding tournament last year going through the seven rounds undefeated and bowling royalty Lee Poletti (Geraldton) will naturally assume their skipper’s roles, as will North Beach’s Kaye Blackwell who once again has her trusted second and last year’s Beryl Brennan medalist Vicki Spragg (Dudley Park) in her ranks. Bev Baker’s absence due to back surgery has caused a reshuffle of thirds, with her Mosman Park team mate Kerry Andersen switching rinks from Gobbart to Poletti and recalls for Gosnells Angela Sharp and Irene Leahy (Boulder) whom first represented the senior side in 2011 and ’13 respectively. Thornlie’s Renate Coote will take her place as the second in Gobbart’s rink, while North Beach duo Rinske Butcher and Rhonda Prosser highlight the depth in talent and the difficult task the selectors must have had by taking on the lead’s role. Kathy Gobbart (sk), Angela Sharp, Renate Coote, Rhonda Prosser Lee Poletti (sk), Kerry Andersen, Elaine McDonald, Rinske Butcher Kaye Blackwell (sk), Irene Leahy, Vicki Spragg, Linda Warburton. Last year’s brilliant back-end pairing of Andersen and Gobbart could not be separated at the Bowls WA Awards night with both laying claim to the • Lindsay Thorn. Norma Samuel trophy, awarded to the Most Outstanding Over 60 Female Bowler of the Year. Gobbart won the blue-ribbon Singles event to add to 2013 State Over 60 Pairs title. Andersen could not defend her 2014 Pairs crown but teamed with Doubleview’s Lindsay Thorn to win the Over 60 Mixed Pairs; the first time Bowls WA has run the event.

• Kerry Andersen, Norma Samuel and Kathy Gobbart.

Thorn’s victory, coupled with a last-eight finish in the Singles, saw him pip the eventual Singles winner Ross Bolton (Cambridge) to the Trevor Barron Trophy awarded to the Most Outstanding Over 60 Male Bowler of the Year. Following July’s selection trials, the Men’s State Over 60 Selection Panel consisting of manager Roger Barns, Brian Burton and Mike Zusman have made three changes to last year’s side that finished a creditable third, with Gary Caffell (Osborne Park), Ron Kuziela (Sorrento) and Chris Lander (Cambridge) joining the side. Caffell certainly brings a wealth of experience; the former State Skipper having only recently retired from the Open side following the 2014 National Sides Championships at South Burnie, Tasmania. Gary Caffell (sk), Wayne Coyle, Ron Kuziela, Fred Holt; Graham Evans (sk), Chris Lander, Lindsay Thorn, Grant Nicol; Steve O’Neill (sk), Geoff White, Frank Carbone, Glyn Vaughan. Osborne Park’s Graham Evans and Steve O’Neill have retained their skip positions, as have the leads Grant Nicol (Osborne Park), Fred Holt, who was part of Manning Memorial first Premier League Pennant win, and Thornlie’s Glyn Vaughan – the inaugural 2014 McKenzie-Barns medal winner for the Best Player at a National Over 60 Sides Championships. With a significant boost to the back-end coupled with the quality and consistency of the front-end pairings, the panel is confident these 12 men can match any opponent and achieve the ultimate gold medal success.

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• Country News • Country News • Country News • Country News • Country News • Country News

Central Wheatbelt crowns Grace as new champion The Central Wheatbelt Champion of Champions Ladies Singles was held at the Koorda Sports Club on 25th March, 2015. The winner was Grace Ross from the Koorda Bowling Club, with the Runner-up being Marlene Garn from the Wyalkatchem Bowling Club. Whilst we can’t reveal her age, it is believe Grace is the oldest bowler to have won this event. A great achievement by a lovely member of the Koorda Bowling Club who really enjoys her bowls. • Grace Ross with Marlene Garn.

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Life Membership

Recognition of service for Gnowangerup’s Kevin Heberle At the AGM held on 25th May, 2015 on a recommendation from the Gnowangerup Bowling Club Committee, Kevin Heberle was nominated for Life Membership after many years of service and dedication to the Club. Kevin joined the Club in 1982 and has held various positions on the Committee since 1983. He was elected Secretary in 1983-1986 then Secretary/ Treasurer from 1986-1991 and back as Secretary once again from 2012 to the present date. Captain 1991-92, 1996-98, 2003-05, President 2001-03. In fact there is not much at Gnowangerup that Kevin hasn’t been involved with as he also held positions as Assistant Secretary, Vice Captain, Vice President, Bar, Social and Match Committee. To top it off during Club unification Kevin was responsible for compiling the new Constitution. Further administration at League level and beyond Kevin has been National Level 1 Umpire since 1989, Delegate to Central Great Southern and Central Stirling League, Umpires Chair CGS and CS Leagues since 1995, Umpires Chair Southern Zone since 2000.

• Kevin Heberle.

Kevin has been a delegate to the Southern Bowling Zone since 1990 and President of the Southern Bowling Zone from 2002-2008, presiding over Unification including a new constitution.He has also been President of the Past Presidents Association, Southern Bowling Zone ILRR Coordinator 1988, 1992 and 1998 and a Bowls WA Country Committee member since 2012. Kevin is still keen to further his knowledge and recently attended a Presenters and Assessors Training Seminar in Perth and received competency as a Facilitator. Bowling Achievements: Club Singles (1), Pairs (7), Triples (6) and Fours (8). League Pairs (3), Triples (3), Fours (5). Central Great Southern and Central Stirling League representative at the Inter League Round Robin for 23 years, winners in 2000, 2008, 2012. Kevin represented the Zone as a player on one occasion. Congratulations and well deserved Kevin.

Chris Lewis wins her first Champion of Champions event The Central West Coastal Bowling League held its prestigious Champion of Champions event at the Badgingarra Bowling Club. Ladies started play under the shade cover in very difficult conditions with a very strong easterly wind prevailing. By lunch time the weather had warmed up considerably and players were thankful for the green cover. However this made for a very fast green which in turn made for long games. By evening the last game was played under lights, in cold conditions, making it a very long arduous day for all players and officials. It all came down to the last game with any of four players able to win. Playing wonderful draw bowls Chris Lewis won her last game to win by a ½ point to defeat Lorraine Leeson. This was Chris’s third attempt at winning the Champion of Champion Event. Chris plays for the Leeman Bowling Club and has been a regular competitor in the Inter-League and Zone 4’s and Pairs teams as well as a member of the Metro V’s Country team. Having only taken up bowls some nine years ago Chris is very enthusiastic and a wonderful team member.

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• Lorraine Leeson and Chris Lewis with her trophy.

Champion of Champion Events…

Adams too good in strong field Clive Adams went from claiming his first Cambridge club singles, in his first year at the club, to winning his second Champion of Club Champion Singles title, when he defeated Doubleview’s David Rankin 25-18 at Yokine Districts Bowling Club. The semi finals were also compelling contests with Adams coming from behind to defeat Mark Simpson (Dudley Park) 21-17, while Rankin had to fight for his win in a touch and go battle with Ross Dempsey (North Beach) 21-19. Both players were on the ball early in the final before Adams edged away to an early 7-3 lead. Rankin responded with some precision driving killing an end but Adams would not be denied and started to build an imposing score line of 12-4 including sending the jack over the bank when he was three down. Rankin knew he had to respond and a full count of four was the order of the day and brought him back into the contest. Adams again strung a series of good ends together with a number of close bowls crowding the jack; first grabbing a three with all counters only inches away from the jack and then following it up with a four to grab a match-winning 11-shot lead. Three consecutive singles to Rankin when he was able to change the length showed he hadn’t given up on the contest and when he held a close three it looked like the game was back on. However, Adams was not to be denied as his drive removed all the Rankin bowls. Another great draw shot from Rankin was not quite good enough and Adams held the end to go within one end of the title. A three to Rankin followed by a great drive of his own saw another two shots and the crowd were hopeful of a grandstand finish. Consecutive singles put him within range at 18-22 but the experienced Adams settled and finished off with a three to claim the Men’s Champion of Club Champion Singles title. Adams will now go to Queensland in September for the National titles and the chance for a shot at the World Championships.

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Champion of Champion Events…

Hastings breaks through for first Champions title The Women’s Champion of Club Champion Singles has been a singles event that has eluded Manning’s Therese Hastings for the whole of her bowls career. That was until she defeated North Beach’s Debra Rhine 25-16 in a high quality final. Hastings breezed through her semi final contest against Kathy Gobbart (Gingin) with a quick fire 21-6 victory. Rhine was equally impressive in her 21-10 win against Trish Cunningham (Sorrento). The final began as an even contest with Hastings leading 2-1 and holding two before Rhine played a great conversion shot to turn the end in her favour and grab a two of her own. Consistent bowls and breaking opponents down is a trait Hastings has displayed for much of her career and a three on the next end followed by a number of other scoring ends saw Hastings open up a 9-4 lead. At 13-8 came the decisive break by Hastings as she won a string of ends to extend the lead to 11 shots with a 19-8 score line. A four to Rhine put her back in the picture at 13-20 but a three to Hastings put the game well within her reach at 23-13. Rhine dug in and won the next couple of ends but a back toucher and then another close counter allowed Hastings to close out the game with two shots and take home the Women’s Champion of Club Champion title. Hastings now has the opportunity to join her Bowls Australia colleague Adams and represent Western Australia at the National Titles to be held in Queensland in September and to hopefully go on and play for the World Title.

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Grandparents’ assistance and their rights Grandparents are increasingly being called upon to support and assist with the care and welfare of their grandchildren. More often than not, this support is given unconditionally and without cost to the child’s parents. However, what happens when the relationship between a mother and father breaks down and the child is left in the care of his/her grandparents?

Grandparents are not without legal rights Under the relevant family law acts, grandparents may seek and obtain orders in the Family Court of Western Australia (“FCWA”) in relation to their grandchild. The orders sought may include matters such as the amount of time spent with the grandchild in certain circumstances where the child is left in the day- to- day care of the grandparents (and someone please elaborate on this sentence which does not make sense to me and seems to be a bit disjointed), to orders regarding the long- term care, welfare and development of the child (parenting orders). hThese parenting orders may be obtained from the court with the consent of the child’s parents or after disputed application to the FCWA. In the case of P & Anor in the Family Court of Western Australia in 2007, the grandparents successfully sought and obtained orders to have their 6 year old granddaughter live with them. The grandparents’ daughter, who was the child’s mother, and the child’s father were illicit drug users. On application, the FCWA deemed that it was in the best interests of the child that she live with her maternal grandparents and spend only occasional time with her parents.

The Court found that the child’s grandparents had in recent years provided the child with a stable and secure environment as contrasted with her early years doing which she resided with her natural parents, in which she had been exposed to illicit drug use, turmoil and conflict. The Court ordered that the grandparents would have sole parental responsibility for the child and that the child would live with them. Further orders were made regarding the amount of time that the child was to spend with her parents and in the case of the child’s mother, that such visits were to be supervised. The rights of grandparents in respect of their grandchildren extend to the receipt of financial assistance. Financial assistance can be sought in the form of child support payments. A grandparent who is providing care for a child may receive child support just as the parent may have done. However, in order to do so, a grandparent must make an application to the FWCA against both parents of the child. The level of child support received is determined by reference to both parents’ incomes, cost percentages(???) and child support percentages (???). An application for child support may be made if the grandparent cares for the child for no less than 128 nights a year. People seeking child support should contact the Child Support Agency to discuss the matter with them directly. For all legal advice and representation in relation to legal rights regarding children, please do not hesitate to call and speak to one of our family law specialists. We look forward to hearing from you and to assisting you with your matter.

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Sorrento changes Governance structure The Sorrento Bowling Club, is one of the largest bowling clubs in the State with five quality grass greens and 319 capitated bowlers in 2014/15. Sorrento has always been a strong pennant competitor, fielding 9 men’s pennant divisions on a Thursday and eight on Saturdays. Its women players performed particularly well last year gaining promotion to Premier Division. First incorporated back in 1976, the Club recently changed its Constitution to create a Governing Council to focus on the Club’s business issues. Incoming President Brian Lucas explained that in the past the Club’s previous Executive Committees, which comprised elected representatives from all of its sports plus administrators, tended to be mainly occupied with day to day operational issues that while important, deflected the focus away from strategic and business issues.

• Front left is Pat Dichiera (Treasurer), Pauline Marsden (Governing Council Member),John Abercrombie (Vice President (Sports and Participation)); top left Ian Wittber (Office Manager)and Brian Lucas (President). Missing from the photo is Wayne Gray (Vice President (Operations)).

bar services; and house and social. Each VP assumes responsibility for a number of subordinate committees and sub-committees. The focus of the Governing Council is on governance and stewardship; strategic direction and planning; financial management and protocols; infrastructure and capital investment; communications and technology; and compliance and risk mitigation. This is in addition to the individual portfolio responsibilities carried by its individual members. Brian explained that the changes are much more than cosmetic. They will require a transition from the way that people have operated in the past to one with increased responsibility, autonomy and accountability being assigned through the new Vice Presidents. He is confident that it is the correct structure for clubs that must not only remain viable but continue to prosper in today’s fast changing and increasingly complex world. On the bowls side, the Club has set its sights on becoming increasingly competitive both at the team/division level and as individuals. New members are most welcome.

Bowling clubs now operate in an increasingly complex environment with not only membership and financial challenges to consider but also compliance with ever demanding legislation and regulations. Sorrento’s new Governing Council comprises the President, two Vice Presidents, Office Manager, Treasurer and up to three independent directors who are appointed for their business acumen and other expertise. The Vice President (Sports and Participation) oversees sports operations and increasing participation in these sports. The other VP has a focus on operational issues such as infrastructure and the management of greens and surrounds; BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

Gilbride and Falconer recognised at AGM The more things change, the more things stay the same We all live in a world these days of never ending change. At least one thing stays the same, there are yet more changes afoot to Centrelink rules and regulations and the eligibility of retirees for the Age Pension. Whilst some of the change is already in place, other changes will come into action over the next year or two. On 1 January 2015, the government treatment of some superannuation income streams was tightened, to reduce eligibility in some cases for the Centrelink Age Pension and Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card. Under this change, income from a superannuation account-based pension commenced after 1 January 2015 will no longer receive concessional treatment under the Centrelink income test. Rather, the account balance will be subject to deeming rates for Age Pension eligibility and eligibility for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, much like non-superannuation financial assets such as cash, term deposits, and shares. Whilst this change will reduce the Age Pension eligibility of many superannuants, arrangements will be grandfathered for those with superannuation income streams in place prior to 1 January 2015. Structural changes are to be made to asset testing thresholds from 1 January 2017. Whilst these changes will see some part pensioners receive more Age Pension, others will receive less. This is because the assets thresholds below which a full Age Pension is payable are to be increased, and the existing taper rate of $1.50 pension reduction for every $1,000 above the relevant threshold is to be doubled to the pre 2007 level of $3.00 for every $1,000 of assets above the threshold. Importantly all people affected by the scaling back of the maximum asset threshold will be guaranteed eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or Health Care Card, which provides the same concessional access to pharmaceuticals as given to those on the pension. The asset threshold changes will see a Homeowner couple potentially eligible for the full Age Pension with financial assets of up to $375,000 rather than the existing threshold of $286,500. However, the maximum financial assets allowable for a part pension for a Homeowner couple will fall from the current level of $1,151,500 to $823,000. On the Aged Care front, Centrelink changes are on the horizon. The Government proposes to include rental income from the home for both Social Security and Aged Care means tests where a person resides in aged care and pays periodic accommodation payments. The new rules will apply only to new entrants to Aged Care from 1 January 2016. Currently income from renting the home is exempt from both the Social Security and Aged Care means test. There will be no change to the treatment of the home under the asset tests, and the home will remain a Social Security exempt asset for two years after the last member of a couple leaves. It pays to keep track of Centrelink changes to maintain pension eligibility, and there are legitimate strategies to maintain and increase eligibility for the Centrelink Age Pension and pay lower Aged Care fees than otherwise. As always it may pay to seek professional advice. Andrew Hopkins is the principal of WA Aged Care Financial Solutions, a privately owned financial planning business that has no ownership links with any financial institution or Aged Care facility and is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Securitor Financial Group Ltd ABN 48 009 189 495 AFSL 240687. Information in this article is of a general nature only, and should be considered together with your particular needs and circumstances. For more information phone 1300 827 229 or visit www.agedcarefswa.com

• Bowls WA President Graham Leeks with Bill Gilbride (left) and Peter Falconer (right).

The Bowls WA AGM was held at Stirling Bowling Club on Saturday 25th July with approximately thirty five clubs in attendance. The meeting was relatively short with no submitted motions or questions to Bowls WA or questions from the floor. Linda Deegan- Humphries re-nominated for her position of Country Director and was elected unopposed. Retiring Finance Director Wiggy Harley was thanked for her two years on the Bowls WA Board, her resignation has created a casual vacancy and will be filled by the Bowls WA Board shortly. Other thank you’s were extended to retiring Bowls WA VicePatron Bill Gilbride and BMC Member Peter Falconer who were both presented with Certificates of Service by Bowls WA President Graham Leeks. Bill Gilbride, a life member of Bowls WA has held a long association with bowls in Western Australia and served in numerous roles over numerous years at Bowls WA including being President from 2002-04. He retires to concentrate on his role as a full time carer for his wife. Life Member Beryl Brennan who has held the other Vice-Patron position for many years will now continue in this position as the sole Vice-Patron. Likewise Peter Falconer has made a significant contribution to Bowls as an administrator. Peter was invaluable with his work as chairman of the sub-committee which evaluated and subsequently recommend a change to the Committee Structure of Bowls WA in 2013. Those changes included the formation of the Bowls Management Committee of which Peter subsequently served as an elected member. Peter has been a very positive influence in these positions and his knowledge will surely be missed. Kardinya Bowling Club was also recognised for hosting the Inaugural Multi-Disability State Championships in April 2015. Kardinya has been an invaluable support of the Inclusive Practices program also hosting a regular BowlAbility program through out the year. Unfortunately no member from Kardinya was present however a presentation will take place at a later date. BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

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Ellul named as third Sun To again be held at Brisbane’s Club Pine Rivers from 10th-13th November, Manning Memorial’s State Skipper Matt Ellul has been named as the Solargain Perth Suns third player, joining dual Rosenthal Medallists Clive Adams and Tom Mitchell for APL3 following the departure of Jeremy Henry to APL rivals XXXX Brisbane Gold. The additional of Ellul is sure to prove popular with Western Australian supporters giving the Perth Suns a truly local line-up. Ellul joins fellow state skippers in Adams and Mitchell for the nationally televised event, with past Commonwealth Games medallist Wayne Turley appointed to again manage the team. Turley’s toughest decision may well be how to line-up the players on the green as all three possess all the skills required at the top level of competition. The flexibility to move players around depending on form will surely be an asset to the team as the Solargain Suns will be looking to get past the semi final stage where they have landed in each of APL1 and APL2. Ellul had a strong Australian Sides Series at Yokine, backing up from the South Burnie series in 2014 as WA’s leading skipper, together with an outstanding pennant season where he led the Manning outfit to an inaugural Premier League flag and himself finishing 2nd on the Premier League skippers table.

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Pinjarra Bowling Club opens impressive new facility June 30, 2015 marked a new era for the Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club as the club celebrated the opening of its brand new multi-purpose facility. The new building will not only house the bowling club, but also Peel Community Care and their clients, as well as being a hub for functions within the Pinjarra community. Planning and lobbying for a new clubhouse goes back to 2007, however it was just four years ago that in order to attract the necessary funding and achieve the best result for the community, it became apparent that the facility should be multi-purpose. This gave the project the shot in the arm that was needed to get it across the line. In a press release from the Shire of Murray, Councillor Wally Barrett said, “the new facility was developed with significant input from both the Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club and Peel Community Care. Both groups contributed immensely to the planning and layout of the new building.” The new facility features: • A large open function and bar area. • A kitchen to cater for larger functions. • Darts, pool tables and an activity space for carpet bowls. • A galley kitchen to allow catering for Peel Community Care client meals. • A board/training room for meetings, training and workshops. • An external patio. • A covered bus stop and parking spaces. Originally the bowling club working committee was headed by then President Jean Spilsbury, however in recent years, it is the hard work of Barbara Sherwood, Angus MacQuarrie and Harry Browne that have seen the project through to fruition. The bowling club members have also been very active, raising significant amounts towards the project, in particular the kitchen and bar fitout, and new furniture and equipment.

The opening ceremony was handled brilliantly with 170 people attending to herald in the new era. Funding contributors being Royalties for Regions, Department of Health, Lotterywest, Shire of Murray, Regional Development Australia, Alcoa of Australia and the Department of Sport and Recreation were all in attendance, together with members of the Bowling Club and Community Care organisation. The move towards the combined facility is perhaps a look to the future where clubs look to become more sustainable by branching out. Combining facilities with other community groups is an effective way of getting councils on board, and inevitably provides valuable and attractive assets for the community. Pinjarra’s next move as a bowling club is to look to engage the local community for both on-green and off-green activities. With two brilliant synthetic greens, and now a wonderful clubhouse, the club is on the up. The new facility will cater for community bowls programmes as well as corporate client that may wish to have a meeting at the Club and follow it up with some time on the greens. Social media is the next challenge for the Pinjarra club, as they are keen to reach out to their local community and make them aware of everything that is happening at the Club. Social media is mailbox drop of the modern era, but engaging visitors to the Club to post photos and videos to all of their friends is a very effective way of advertising the Club. If you are down that way or just want to take trip there, stop in have a look at the great new facility on show at Pinjarra. You will definitely be welcomed with open arms. BowlsWA • Jack Hi • Winter 2015

Internations Carnival another big success The annual Internations Carnival was once again a successful fund raising event for the Princess Margaret Hospital with $10,000 donated. Hosted by Thornlie Bowling Club over the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd participants enjoyed some competitive matches and fun times both on and off the green. The traditional Scottish piper welcomed players onto the green with Internations President Don Germano commencing proceedings at the opening ceremony. Eight ethnic food stalls keep everyone well fed and the auction was once again popular with some fierce bidding. Australia proved too good on the greens with a couple of Thornlie locals no doubt helping the cause. The Rest of the World finished a gallant 2nd with Croatia 3rd, Italy, New Zealand, England, Ireland and Scotland finished 4th to 8th in that order. A big thankyou to all those involved with this event, it will once again be hosted by Thornlie Bowling Club in 2016 on April 30th and May 1st.

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