Jack Hi - Edition 131 Autumn 2023

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Edition 131 • Autumn 2023

Featured in this issue…

• Mens and Womens Pennant Wrap • Mens and Womens Country Week • Where to Get a Game Out of Season • WA win RSL Bowls Championships – p34

Countr y Pennant Champions Pages 40-41

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Edition 131 • Autumn 2023

Jack Hi Editorial

with Clive ADAMS A bumper edition of Jack Hi this time around as we celebrate some amazing performances on the green, and acknowledge many of our major event winners.

It is a big thank you to Aaron Delaporte for his wonderful work for Bowls WA and as editor of Jack Hi. Aaron has been outstanding in his role over the past decade and now transfers to Bowls Australia where he will ensure BowlsLink continues to grow in functionality and in use, all over the country. You can read all about Aaron’s new role on Page 10.

AFGRI Country Week featured in March with huge numbers and some different faces at the pointy end of the events. Page 37 details the Women’s results, whilst over on page 38 you can catch the round up of the Men's event. Of course, the Metropolitan Pennant season came to a conclusion with Manning celebrating a remarkable back to back Premier League winning performance in both the Men’s and Women’s Competitions. Country Week Winners are also featured on pages 40 and 41.

RSL winners, Champion of Champions, both open and novice, as well as all the information on where to get a game during the off season.

Features in this issue Women's Pennants Wrap

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Under 18s Championships 13

Men's Pennants Wrap

Country Week

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Featured in this issue…

• Mens and Womens Pennant Wrap • Mens and Womens Country Week • Where to Get a Game Out of Season • WA win RSL Bowls Championships – p34

Country Pennant Champions Pages 40-41

• WA victorious in RSL Championship.

Contents

President’s Report...................................4 CEO’s Report..........................................5 Inclusive Practices...................................6 From the Umpires....................................8 Country Director......................................9 Out with the Old – In with the New!..........10 WA's Rising stars to shine......................11 Packer/Krstic get taste of gold..............12 Jack Hi Rankings...................................12 Unders 18s Championships...................13 Women's Pennant Wrap....................14-15 Men's Pennant Wrap.........................16-17 State Triples – Men and Women..............18 Women's Masters Singles......................20 Novice Champion of Champions.............21 Women's 100-up Singles........................21 Where to get a game out of season...22-23 O60s Singles – Men and Women............26 Dream Team.........................................28 Corporate Shield Challenge....................30 Metro IRRR/Bowling Arm Challenge.........30 Champion of Champion Singles..............31 World Transplant Games........................32 Yanchep's success with grant.................32 RSL winners..........................................34 Mixed State Pairs..................................35 Mixed O60s Pairs/Women's IZRR............36 Women's Country Week.........................37 Men's Country Week..............................38 Country Pennants Championships......40-41

Submissions Clubs are reminded that the copy deadline for the next issue is 24 July 2023.

Please email club articles to Clive Adams: clive@bowlswa.com.au

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From the President

Doug KELLY

Preparations in full swing for Interstates The best will be heading West for the Inter State competitions and host clubs Joondalup, Warwick and Sorrento have put together talented working groups to show case their clubs and bowls in WA. This October 6th – 20th is an opportunity to see up close some of the best bowlers in the world and support our local stars at the same time.

BA new CEO, Matthew Kennedy and President Matt Burgess will be meeting with our Bowls WA Board, then attending our 125th Awards evening to be held at Optus Stadium this year.

High performance Welcome aboard to Gordon King who has joined the group as our new over 60’s selector. Gordon is well respected and his experience and knowledge will be a great addition to BWA. It is also fantastic to see Laura Butler join the selection panel and is a very welcome surprise.

With Laura opting to take up some international commitments around World Bowls, she becomes unavailable for State duties.

Her knowledge, experience and ideas therefore become very useful on our State Selection panel. The squads are nearing announcement and the BLITZ in July will have a significant bearing on the final selections for October.

President’s role I frequently get asked about my role and different aspects of it, so as I near the half way mark of my term, a good time to stop and reflect.

Firstly, I respect the position, it is a privilege and as the custodian of the job I intend to hand it on as I received it, hopefully untarnished. It is primarily about people, building and maintaining contacts in the bowls community.

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This can mean a lot of travel and since I took this on I have been from the Gold Coast to Denison, from Halls Head to Exmouth, from Melbourne to Leonora and even snuck in a game of bowls in Meckering on New Year’s Day. During the State Singles I got to five venues for the day, and no I am not mad, but was told it’s harder to hit a moving target! Only joking, but the truth is I learn by listening and enjoy the feedback and insight into people and clubs.

Bowls helping the community Bowls as a sport in the community is diverse and welcoming.

It caters for all age groups and all abilities. In our midst we have a Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist to bare foot bowlers with refreshments in hand.

But, it is the social awareness that makes the bowling community so important. You care and keep an eye out for those around and help, visit and assist as needed.

I played in the Inter Nations and again saw bowls used as a vehicle to raise money for Variety, a worthwhile and important group. Bowls has assisted many other charities and organisations, from bush fire appeals to Legacy.

A generous bunch and enormously socially aware and significant in the wider community, well done Cockburn and our bowls community.

Respect our umpires Volunteers in any sport are essential to the operation of that sport. Bowls is no different.

Umpires give their time selflessly and are also essential to our game. Please respect and show your appreciation to someone who at times has to make some difficult decisions.

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From the Chief Executive Officer

Ken PRIDE

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Kerry Andersen joins Hall of Fame Outstanding efforts recognised With the pennant season now complete, this bumper edition features many of our most successful individuals and clubs over the season. The articles are there for all to read but mention must be made of some outstanding efforts.

Those who were able to watch the pulsating Ladies Pairs final at the Birmingham Games won’t forget it in a hurry. The match was one of the finest sporting events you could see with a great comeback, wonderful shots to force a draw and extra end, culminating in the final shot of the competition to determine the Gold Medal – it truly had everything! We look forward to in some small way honoring Kristina’s epic win at the Bowls WA Awards Night.

In addition on the playing side Manning Memorial must be congratulated for winning back to back Men’s and Ladies Premier League pennants.

The ladies history is well known having dominated bowls in WA for well over a decade, but now the men must be recognized as a side that is earning the rights to be called a 'dynasty'. Winning flags in a very even competition is tough and with such a comparatively young side, I am sure the Eagles will be keen to add to the tally with a three-peat next season.

Finally, our 42nd Hall of Fame member. I know first-hand the work that Kerry Andersen has done for bowls in WA. Her record on the green speaks for itself, but her standing on the national scene as an administrator was and is significant.

A cool, calm hand at the wheel has enabled WA to be viewed as a leading bowling state – much of that came from Kerry’s tenure as President, thrust into the role on the passing in office of Graham Leeks. Hall of Fame membership was the least WA bowls could do to honour that contribution.

Governance – the word of the day It appears that priorities set down by Government, whether local, state or national seem to come and go in waves.

Without doubt the current wave we seem to be riding is built upon Governance – or ensuring you do things the right way on time every time.

This expands to all areas of an operation and is just as relevant to clubs, the state association or the national body.

For some time our Regional Bowls Manager’s (RBMs) have pushed the need for proper planning to be imbedded into clubs – not just for the next six months but the next several years.

What do you want your club to look like in five years-time?

This is a basic question that government agencies are asking

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clubs AND they want the plans to show how the club is going to reach that end goal. If you are seeking substantial funding for synthetic greens, lighting, sunshade, new kitchens/toilets etc. you will have a much better chance of success if you can show carefully considered plans on how that will benefit your club – particularly in increasing participation levels.

Seeking grants from government is a competitive process Not only are you competing against fellow clubs for a limited sum of money, but also the myriad number of other sports seeking the same pot.

Give yourself the best chance of success by first discussing your project and funding requirements with your RBM and avoid the often disappointment of having your funding application rejected – it happens more often than not.

Constitutional support Part of the plan to get your Governance right stems from an up to date and functional Constitution. Although most of us see them as a largely un-necessary waste of time, the Constitution comes to the rescue when issues arise that are seen as out of the ordinary.

Voting formats and structures, disciplinary requirements, committee powers are common issues that require the black and white guidance provided by a well written constitution.

Shortly Bowls WA will seek to amend sections of our Constitution to bring it up to speed with modern Governance.

This requires the support of 75% of our affiliated clubs that vote to support such changes.

These will be explained towards the end of May, with the office and RBMs able to explain any issues of concern. That said, the changes sought, although quite a few in number, do not significantly impact on club operations.

Please support those changes by voting in the affirmative either by postal ballot (country) or by a show of hands (metro) at the July AGM.

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

Inclusive Practices Officer

Denise McMILLAN

2023 All Abilities State Championships The 2023 State All Ability Championships were held recently at Kardinya Bowling Club with 45 participants in four categories of Deaf, Intellectual and Physical Disability, and Vision Impairment vying for titles in Singles and Pairs.

A 32% increase in physical disability players was fabulous to see, as was the participation of vision impaired bowlers, eight in total, that were able to participate due to the ABBA Nationals being cancelled!

New faces in the Intellectual category with Andrew Maddy and Nicholas Edwards participating as a result of their involvement in the Bowls WA BowlAbility program was not only fantastic to see but showed the validity of inclusion from a grass roots level in the community.

Bowls WA thanks all players for their determination and stamina, playing up to six games a day! We would like to also extend a special thank you to:

1. Tara Ulrich for providing Auslan at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

2. Stephen Pratt MLC, South Metropolitan Region Australian Labor Party, who sponsored 2023 Prize Money.

3. Sid Hayes (Harvey) and William Tan (Safety Bay) for Officiating.

4. Doug Kelly, Bowls WA Board President, for visiting during the Opening Ceremony.

And of course, a HUGE Thank You to Kardinya Bowling Club for again hosting this fantastic event, since inception and now in its ninth year, and the super volunteers ranging from Tournament Director Steve Flynn, the Markers, those who helped filling in Score Cards and Scoreboards, Bowls Kickers, Wheelchair Pushers, Kitchen Helpers, Tiana at the Bar, and the Greens Committee!

We look forward to next year when we celebrate 10 years!

2023 All Ability State Championships Results Category

Gold

Silver

Equal Thirds

Deaf Singles

David Ravlich (Cockburn)

Harry Wong (Belmont)

Kate Lease (Eaton) Andrew McLean (Lake Monger)

Deaf Pairs

Andrew McLean (Lake Monger) David Ravlich (Cockburn)

Harry Hughes (Nollamara) Peter Kozuh (Cockburn)

N/A

Intellectual Singles

Joseph Lehane (Gosnells)

Andrew Maddy (Kardinya)

Michael Brandis (Armadale) Robert Hughes (East Fremantle)

Vision Impaired Singles

Calvin Rodgers (Harvey) Dir: Jason Scheutjens

Michael Pullinger (Perth & Tattersalls) Dir: Eric Williams

Ray Graham (Forrestfield) Dir: Ralph (NDIS) Graeme McLean Dir: N/A

Calvin Rodgers (Harvey) Dir: Jason Scheutjens

Serge Ansquer (Frankland River) Dir: Sheila Rose (Kendenup)

Combination Pairs (Intellectual + Vision)

Michael Pullinger (Perth & Tattersalls) Dir: Eric Williams

Ray Grahamm (Forrestfield) Dir: Ralph (NDIS)

N/A

Physical Singles

Eddie Gollan (Thornlie)

Neil Richardson (Mandurah)

David Stephen (Morley) Robert Young (Yunderup)

Physical Pairs

Michael Garrett (Pingelly) Clem Nottle (Pingelly)

Eddie Gollan (Thornlie) Gordon Twist (Eaton)

N/A

For information on Inclusive Practices please contact Denise McMillan on 0449 619 841 or denise@bowlswa.com.au

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From the Umpires

Sue HOGG

International Technical Officials (ITOs) The ITO assessments were carried out recently at the Manning Bowling Club. Mark Cowan from the World Bowls Umpiring Committee was in attendance to conduct the assessments.

Congratulations to Steve Beckwith (Gingin Bowling Club) and David Killisch Von Horn (Bassendean Bowling Club) on achieving their ITO accreditation.

Congratulations also to Anne Crabb (Manning B.C.), Hilton Dembo (Mt Lawley B.C.) and Vicki Eva (Mosman Park B.C.) on their reaccreditation.

Remember, accrediting as an International Technical Official (ITO) is the final step in the Officiating pathway.

This accreditation is a World Bowls accreditation and is designed for those already accredited as National Umpires who wish to umpire at national and international events, and at events such as the Australian Open, Commonwealth Games, and other major events.

Information on how to become an ITO, including qualifying criteria is available on the World Bowls website. This accreditation is available to all National Umpires.

We have had interest shown from umpires throughout the state who are keen to pursue the ITO accreditation. This is very encouraging, and the Umpire’s Committee is very keen to assist in any way they can. If you are interested, please contact the Bowls WA Umpire’s Committee.

Congratulations to Anne Crabb, Vicki Eva, Ryan Havercroft, Sue Hogg and Sharon Lyster who have been selected to officiate at the 2023 Australian Open in June.

Law 57.2 clearly states that Controlling Bodies that govern events that lead to winners being awarded a club title, or qualifying compete for a district, regional, national or international event (this includes pennant competitions) must make sure that their ‘Conditions of Play‘ are in line with Appendix A.1.

Appendix A.1 clearly states what must be included in the ‘Conditions of Play’ and what can be included. eg: If Controlling Bodies (Match Committees) want ‘Restrictions on the Movement of Players, (Appendix A.4) or ‘Dealing with Slow Play’ (Appendix A.5) they must be included in the Conditions of Play, otherwise they can’t be invoked.

Clubs must also give careful consideration to their By-Laws and ‘Conditions of Play’ for Club Championships.

It should be clearly stated who is awarded the trophy and Honour Board recognition should a substitute play in the final of a Club Championship. The substitute and original player in the team should be aware of these by-laws or COP during the event.

Umpire/Player Forums The Umpire’s Committee has conducted Umpire/Player’s forums at Manning Bowling Club and via Zoom for Country players and umpires to discuss the new laws and their interpretations.

Future Umpire/Player forums are scheduled.

New Laws

We were able to catch up with many country umpires and Presenters and Assessors during Men’s and Women’s Countryweek and we look forward to keeping the lines of communication open for the coming season.

Prospective country umpires are encouraged to attend umpires forums or courses in the Metropolitan area if it is convenient for them when they visit the city. You are all welcome.

There has been considerable concern regarding the new Displacement laws – Law 37.1 and Law 37.5.3.

The laws regarding deliberately stopping a bowl in its original course and lifting a bowl to allow a bowl in its original course to pass have always been included in the Law Book. Now however, there is a more serious penalty for a breach of these laws. The intent is to stop players cheating.

It is quite simple. As a player, never stop a bowl in its original course on your rink and never lift a bowl at rest on your rink to allow a bowl which has been delivered on your rink to pass.

There will be more information on these new laws and their interpretation in the near future.

Conditions of Play

Heat Rule

Many of the enquiries sent to the Umpire’s Committee involve disputes that could be resolved if the ‘Conditions of Play’ for events were clear.

We would encourage all clubs and Country Leagues to check their COP prior to the start of the 2023-24 season to ensure that all bases are covered.

There have been many instances during the pennant season where umpires have been questioned, and in some cases abused because of decisions they are required to make regarding the heat rule. Umpires are compelled to enforce the heat rule on behalf of Bowls WA as a duty of care to all players. Please respect the rules and the umpire’s decision.

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From the Country Director

Phil MANNING

Introducing Phil Manning – Country Director Hello, my name is Philip Manning and I am the newest member of the Board. I have the old role as Country Director. Nowadays the directorships have changed, and we all share responsibility.

I am a one-eyed country boy and still see myself as representing them, so please, country friends, contact me any time.

I must admit that being on the Board has really been an eye opener. This organisation is a lot bigger than I realised. We have a CEO, Ken Pride and six full time staff. We own our own premises in Main Street Osborne Park and rent part of it to supplement our income. Bowls WA turns over about $1.4m/ year and is the envy of most other state bowls associations.

The running of the office and all WA bowls events is not an easy task by any means and is done to entirety.

Firstly, congratulations to all our Pennant winners for another great season. Later in this edition there is a summary of all the winners including some great photos of celebration. Of course, while we have winners it takes us all to have a competition, so thank you to everyone for their dedication and passion for our sport.

There is a couple of things that I would like to talk about, firstly a very important subject being men’s health. Bowls WA has a wonderful partnership with Regional Men’s Health where we have seen forums held across the state – from Binningup to Exmouth and many in between.

Some clubs have held multiple sessions and have definitely seen the benefit in opening up discussions and engaging with each other and the community.

Beverley combined their event with the football club and Dowerin invited their Local Government, while others have

incorporated a guest speaker into a bigger event. Some events are combined with a Bowls Open Day but this is not crucial – it is the great message and information that is crucial.

Whether it is our physical or mental wellbeing, RMH deliver the story and show you the avenues to follow should you choose to follow-up.

So, when planning your fixtures for the coming year, think about how you might work one of these sessions into one of your key days. It might be that the one session makes a big difference, and at the very least you will be remunerated for hosting the session.

Secondly, a thought about Country Week.

I’ve had some enquiries made about the men’s pairs. We presently play 2x2x2x2 and in my opinion I think this is the best game you can play. The question is, is it right for our Country week format?

The women’s competition is 3x3, so is it time for the men to follow and play the game that is played in Australian Championships and the Commonwealth Games? Country Week can be a hard slog so maybe 3x3 pairs may take a bit of pressure off.

This is by no means a directive from either staff or the board, it is my observation and thoughts only. Please be assured that Country Week in its present format will not change unless you the players think it should. I would love your thoughts and comments. Please send to me and me alone, not the staff.

My phone number is 0428 511 022 and my email address is philip.manning5@bigpond.com Have a good break and enjoy any winter bowls you may play.

Metro Pennant Results 2023

Men's Saturday Pennants MANNING BASSENDEAN MANNING DALKEITH-NEDLANDS OSBORNE PARK DALKEITH-NEDLANDS BEDFORD VICTORIA PARK CARLISLE

Premier League Division 1 White Division 1 Blue Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6

Women's Tuesday Pennants MANNING NORTH BEACH MORLEY COCKBURN MOUNT PLEASANT JOONDALUP SOUTH PERTH

Women's Saturday Pennants

Men's Midweek Pennants OSBORNE PARK SOUTH PERTH FREMANTLE MOUNT LAWLEY MERRIWA AFA KARDINYA MELVILLE NORTH PERTH

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Premier League North Premier League South Division 1 Blue Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6

Premier League Division 1 White Division 1 Green North Division 1 Green South Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

MANNING NORTH BEACH THORNLIE MOUNT PLEASANT SOUTH PERTH

Premier League Division 1 Blue North Division 1 Blue South Division 2 Division 3

Women's Friday Night Pennants BAYSWATER

Friday Night

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• Aaron Delaporte.

• Clive Adams

Out with the 'OLD'…

…in with the 'NEW'

As many would be aware since the last edition of Jack Hi I have moved into a position with Bowls Australia as the Bowls Link Manager after spending over 10 years in my role as Operations Manager at Bowls WA. These years with Bowls WA were certainly very rewarding for me personally and professionally, and I think the greatest asset bowls has are the people within it.

These are people who spend many hours as volunteers contributing to our game with whatever skills they have available. I know I will miss not connecting with club people on a more regular basis.

One of the pleasures in my Bowls WA role was being part of the team who put together the annual awards presentation and dinner, which I am looking forward to attending at Optus Stadium this year as a guest rather than an organiser. To see people and clubs rewarded for their dedication and service to the sport is very satisfying.

My role as Operations Manager was quite varied and it is fair to say no two days were ever the same given the number of emails and calls to the office, amongst that a whole heap of areas and issues that present themselves in administering our sport was very engaging.

Whilst some things may stay the same, one thing that did change significantly in my time was the use of technology. From a three to five day process to finalise results to having them showing in an online portal within hours, sometimes minutes, of a match finishing has been an incredible step forward.

Technology and using it to improve our sport will always be a passion of mine and was part of my remit with Bowls WA. When the opportunity arose to take on the leadership of BowlsLink it appealed to me given my previous experiences especially knowing the company we are working with is Australian owned, has existing relationships with sport and is keen to see the system develop further on the great work which has been made.

As part of my new role, I am also looking forward to working with the various levels from state bodies through to clubs on a National basis and to continue to see BowlsLink evolve as a fit for purpose integrated system which benefits everyone within the sport.

I am fortunate that Bowls Australia have allowed this position to be one which can be performed remotely so I will continue to work out of the Bowls WA office and from home which means I will still be playing bowls and hopefully running into many club people to say g’day and catch up.

It is with great pleasure I that have joined Bowls WA as Operations Manager following Aaron’s move to Bowls Australia. I wish Aaron well in his new role as National BowlsLink Manager as he continues to build an already great system to make it more and more functional across all aspects of the sport.

For myself, my time in the Regional Bowls Manager role, for Bowls Australia, some 8½ years was just amazing.

Working amongst clubs to help them grow – seeing them succeed whether that be growing membership in some small way, to seeing a club survive and thrive into the future – it is a very rewarding role.

During my time in the role, I had opportunities that I could only have dreamed of. The Rinkside Live commentary where we were able to build an amazing rapport with the audience – I spent days on end in people’s loungerooms and on people phones calling some of the best bowls action you will ever see. A privilege and an honour.

The Bowls Australia team is a passionate group of people working hard to promote our sport and help clubs take that next step.

If you have yet to engage with your local Regional Bowls Manager I strongly suggest doing so – you’ll enjoy the conversation at the very least and you might just emerge with some great ideas to take your club forward.

I look forward to liaising with all of you in my new role with Bowls WA. Big shoes to fill no doubt, but if the first few weeks are anything to go by, there is plenty to look forward to.

…as we hear from Aaron himself!

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…and introducing Clive!

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Jackaroos' Update

Kristina Krstic versus the World!

If Kristina Krstic thought that winning Commonwealth Games Gold in 2022 was great, and it was, World Championships Gold in 2023 would surely be the icing on the cake. That’s the opportunity that will present itself in August on the Gold Coast.

Krstic’s rise to stardom has been a path of perseverance and patience as the opportunities to break into a five person team full of World Champions have been few and far between.

In 2016, the most recent staging of the World Championships, the Australian Jackaroos women won gold in three of the four events – the singles, the triples and the fours.

Putting that timeframe into perspective, Karen Murphy is still the reigning back-to-back World Singles champion, seven years on from when that memorable trail of the jack secured the title.

Murphy is now a key member of the Jackaroos coaching panel.

With teams selected for the World Bowls event scheduled for 2020, Krstic was still on the outside, however with Covid delaying the event until now, things have shifted in Krstic’s favour, and following last year’s amazing Commonwealth Games success, the naming of any other pairing to compete at World Bowls • Kristina Krstic. would have been a surprise.

There is a certain fairytale feel to the Krstic story. Knock on the door, over and over again, finally get the opportunity, and then win gold with your best friend. Perhaps the fairytale has an even happier ending?

Krstic will once again accompany Ellen Ryan in the pairs event in August, and instead of being the newcomers, the pair will instead need to deal with the pressure of tournament favouritism. Krstic will also join Kelsey Cottrell, Lynsey Clarke and Dawn Hayman in the fours event.

WA readers will be familiar with Hayman having seen her in action for the Perth Suns. Hayman gets her first chance at the highest level, and is another that has been in the long queue alongside Krstic.

The Men's Jackaroos team features a returning Aaron Teys and Aron Sherriff, joining Aaron Wilson, Corey Wedlock and Carl Healey.

Wilson, in particular, will be looking to add World Championship Singles gold to his back to back Commonwealth Games Gold Medal performances.

Rounding out the Australian team is the experienced pairing of Serena Bonnell and Cheryl Lindfield, competing in the Para Women’s Pairs, Damien Delgado and James Reynolds in the Para Men’s Pairs, and finally Jaqueline Hudson and Jake Fehlberg representing in the Vision Impaired Mixed Pairs.

The World Bowls Championships will be held across five Gold Coast clubs from August 29 to September 10, 2023.

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WA’s rising stars looking to shine Three WA players have been selected as part of the next generation of Australian bowls talent named to compete at a National Pathways Event to be held on the Gold Coast in July. Recently crowned WA Champion of Club Champion Singles winner Jack East (Osborne Park) gets his chance to impress.

East, a former Australian Under-18 Singles champion, impressed during his debut for WA last season, also on the Gold Coast.

Yanchep’s Jodie Nikolic, recipient of the Clover Lester Encouragement Award at last year’s MultiDisability Championships as the best first year player at the event, is WA's second representative.

Nikolic is a rising star on the bowls scene, not only showing us what she is capable of on the green but also playing a key role within her own club.

Harvey’s Calvin Rodgers is the third WA player to be named, and it's rich reward for his efforts over the years.

Rodgers is a classy player and mixing with the very best upcoming players in the sport will only result in improvements • Jodie Nikolic. in his game.

Team One: Kira Bourke (QLD), Sophie Kurzman (VIC), Tyson Cromie (VIC), Tyson Wilson (SA), Cohen Litfin (QLD), Calvin Rodgers (Para WA), Lucas Protopapas (Para VIC).

Team Two: Grace Moloney (SA), Jessie Cottell (NSW), Jack East (WA), Beau Prideaux (NSW), Nathan Black (SA), Alison East (Para VIC), Brett Sellars (Para QLD).

Team Three: Chloe Morrison (ACT), Lauren Banks (TAS), Michael Phillips (NSW), Kane Nelson (QLD), Brendan Gallagher (VIC), Matt Barrie (Para ACT), Cooper Whitestyles (Para QLD).

Team Four: Kate Matthews (NSW), Brianna Smith (NSW), Chris Rosanes (QLD), Nick Cahill (QLD), Kyle Hansen (NSW), Jodie Nikolic (Para WA), Josh Barry (Para VIC).

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Jackaroos' Update

WA BOWLS RANKINGS

Based on prestigous events over 3 years

MEN

• (L-R): Aaron Teys, Aron Sherriff, Carl Healey, Jesse Noronha and Cody Packer.

Packer and Krstic get taste of Gold

Cody Packer and Kristina Krstic both tasted success at the recent Multi-Nations tournament held on the Gold Coast.

The tournament, seen as a final selection trial for the World Championships saw teams competing from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, Hong Kong China, Norfolk Island, and another team from Queensland, brought in late to replace Malaysia.

Despite not making the final cut in his first real foray into the Jackaroos setup, Packer impressed during the Commonwealth Games trials, so it comes as no surprise that he was once again impressive at the Multi-Nations. Packer’s gold medal came in the fours alongside Jesse Noronha, Carl Healey and Aron Sherriff.

The Australian quartet faced a tough tussle early in their gold medal match against New Zealand but pulled away late to secure a 20-11 victory.

Krstic’s gold also came in the fours, alongside Kylie Whitehead, Lynsey Clarke and Natasha Van Eldik. In a close affair the Aussie crew got home on the very last bowl against the second Australian team, skippered by Dawn Hayman. The win perhaps some consolation for Krstic’s pairs loss, also to Hayman, with Jamie-Lee Worsnop.

Overall, a very successful tournament for the Jackaroos with a host of medals coming the home team’s way.

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Name Packer, Cody Opie, Justin Holt, Warren Trewhella, Daniel Butler, Blake Eagles, Bruce Such, Lee East, Jack Slavich, John Mitchell, Matthew Hulbert, Murray Marsland, Dale Knott, Shane Pauling, Glenn Buchanan, Jimmy Mitchell, Thomas Leggett, Ben Adams, Clive Faulkner, Gavin Manton, Beau

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Name Featherby, Lisa Ace-Watson, Chris Andersen, Kerry Butler, Laura Packer, Hailey Hastings, Therese Krstic, Kristina Smith, Lisa Morss, Helen Arndt, Irene Warburton, Linda Tyrrell, Kaitlin Blackwell, Kaye Leahy, Irene Matthews, Liz Kelly, Denise Gobbart, Kathy Parker, Jenny Hogg, Sue Saunders, Shaan

Club Osborne Park South Perth Wagin Manning Manning Sorrento South Perth Osborne Park Doubleview Emu Point Sorrento Mosman Park Manning South Perth Joondalup Manning Joondalup Cambridge Doubleview Bassendean

Total 260 237 209 153 137 117 113 112 99 98 95 94 92 89 88 83 82 81 80 74

WOMEN Club Mosman Park Mosman Park Mosman Park Manning Manning Manning Manning Perth & Tatts South Perth Safety Bay Mosman Park Manning Mt Pleasant Kalgoorlie Manning Mosman Park Gingin Mosman Park Manning Osborne Park

Total 251 222 214 207 193 188 170 166 158 157 117 109 106 105 103 100 83 82 76 76

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Under 18s Championships

Under 18 championships well represented An enthusiastic group of players, parents and volunteers attended the Under 18 State Championships at the Cockburn Bowling Club. Twenty Metropolitan and Country clubs were represented, which is a healthy increase on the past few years.

The Triples competition started the week with seven teams taking part, broken up into a section of four teams and a section of three teams. In section 1, two undefeated teams came together in the last sectional round to determine the section winner.

After a close tussle, Callum Alberti (South Perth), Zac Parker (Club Merredin) and Toby Delacy (Club Merredin) defeated Joshua Ellis (Pemberton), Charlotte Byfield (Manning) and Sophie Hays (Joondalup) to go through to the final.

Section 2 also saw two undefeated teams fight it out in the last sectional round with Tyler Way (Armadale), Michael Passeretto (Willetton) and Jack Headland (Cockburn) defeating Eden Manifis (Osborne Park), Dante Burnham (Harvey) and Matthew Larkman (Waroona).

• Callum Alberti (South Perth).

• Charlotte Byfield (Manning).

• Toby Delacy (Club Merredin), Callum Alberti (South Perth) and Zac Parker (Club Merredin).

• Callum Alberti (South Perth and Dante Burnham (Harvey).

The final saw many good bowls being played by all players, but the Alberti, Parker and Delacy combination were too strong, taking the Under 18 State Triples title.

The Pairs event had 10 teams competing and it was decided to play a round robin of 3 rounds when the top four teams would go on to play in the Semi Finals and Final to determine the winner. At the end of the three rounds, we had two undefeated teams, Alberti and Burnham, along with Parker and Delacy.

To complete the final four, Ellis and Hays and Manifis and Kian Mayne (Joondalup) finished with two wins and one loss a piece. The two semi finals saw two cliffhangers, Alberti and Burnham defeated Manifis and Mayne 8-7 and Parker and Delacy defeated Ellis and Hays 7-6.

In the final Alberti and Burnham took control early and ran out comfortable winners over Parker and Delacy to claim the Under 18 State Pairs Championship.

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The final event was the 18 State Singles competition with both a boys and a girls competition being run.

The girls event saw four girls line up in a round robin format with the top of the table at the end taking the title. After three close rounds, three girls had two wins and one loss and had to be separated by shots up.

Coming out on top was Byfield (Manning) to be crowned the girls Under 18 State Singles Champion with Hays (Joondalup) runner up and Maylands' Drew Gunson a close up third The boys event saw 16 boys take part, broken up into five sections. At the end of sectional play the five winners through to the knockout games were Mason Gunson (Maylands), Alberti (South Perth), Manifis (Osborne Park), Ellis (Pemberton) and Burnham (Harvey). The alignment round to bring us to the semi final stage saw Burnham defeat Ellis in a close-run game.

The Semi Finals saw Manifis get over the top of Burnham in one semifinal, while Alberti had to fight hard in his win over Gunson and the second semifinal.

The final was played in front of a healthy gathering of parents and volunteers, all being very thankful for the roof at the Cockburn Bowling Club with the rain tumbling down. It ended with a clean sweep of titles for Alberti as he took the Under 18 Boys Singles Crown for the second straight year.

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Women’s Pennants Wrap

Good spread of winners throughout competition Tuesday Pennants The Professionals Tuesday Pennant Competition concluded with a huge day of action at the Cambridge Bowling Club in March.

Manning once again proved superior in the Premier League competition, however a nice spread of winners across the competitions meant plenty of clubs were celebrating another fantastic season.

1st White Division North Beach 63 def Willetton 57 North Beach showed their club has great depth when their second team produced a great victory over Willetton who finished top of the table in 1st White.

North Beach, with victories on two rinks, were able to hold Willetton at bay over the late stages. The winning rinks were those of Glenda Cooper (skip), June Barr, Margaret Douthie and Lee-Anne Steel who won by four and Annette Campbell, Leonie Wilson, Lyn Moffat and Maree Lumsden who won by nine. The North Beach win turned the tables on the result two days earlier where Willetton was victorious and first into the Grand Final.

That left North Beach to battle it out with Manning for a Grand Final spot, and with two solid rink wins and a drawn third rink North Beach charged into the final game of the season.

• Manning – Tuesday Premier Division winners.

Premier Division Premier Manning 72 def North Beach 41 Manning have once again flexed their muscles showing they are still the dominant force in Women’s bowls completing a remarkable ninth straight Premier League title. Hailey Packer with her team of Laura Butler, Robyn O’Brien and Saffronne Alden started slowly but picked up numerous big ends to win 31-17 as the highest winner for the Eagles.

This match is still available via Bowls WA’s Streamer page for anyone wishing to re-live another brilliant Eagles performance.

Manning was first to book its place in the Grand Final with a stirring victory over traditional rivals Mosman Park, largely on the back of the Packer rink, home by 16 shots over Kerry Andersen. Alongside, it was North Beach eliminating Osborne Park in a close one, with Jenni McLaughlin’s crew doing all the damage.

It was then that North Beach achieved an upset victory at Mosman Park, with Rhonda Prosser’s team of Debra Rhine, Robin Higgins and Carol Booker grabbing the biggest win.

1st Green North Division Morley 58 def Sorrento 56 Morley who finished second on the ladder in 1st Green North were able to turn the tables on their higher ranked opponents Sorrento across the finals series, firstly beating them at Sorrento before backing it up in the grand final. This was one of the tightest contests of the day with nothing in it before Morley was able to hold on for a nail biting two shot win.

The preliminary final result was an indication that the two grand finalists were the strongest teams throughout the season with Sorrento, forced to earn its place in the Grand Final, accounting for Mount Lawley on all three rinks and by a solid margin.

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• Cockburn – 1st Green South Division winners.

1st Green South Division Cockburn 55 def Safety Bay 48 Cockburn caused the upset of the day when they defeated Safety Bay to claim the 1st Green South flag They had been blown off the green just two days earlier when Safety Bay defeated them by 35 shots but turned it around when it mattered most. Kelli Wray with her team of Anne-Marie Pritchard, June Rimmington and Ann Lloyd the best for the Titans with a 22-11 victory.

Cockburn’s victory reflected an incredible 42 shot turnaround with the confidence boost of its win over Warnbro in the preliminary final perhaps the catalyst for the win.

2nd Division Mt Pleasant 57 def Yokine 46 Mt Pleasant looked the team to beat all year in second division as they received a big boost to their playing ranks with the arrivals of Kaye and Donna Blackwell and Lisa Brannan giving them some great backend fire power.

They lost just one match across the 18 home and away rounds and franked that form in the finals beating an impressive Gosnells by four in the semi finals before a nice win over Yokine in the grand final. All those sides along with Dalkeith Nedlands will progress to 1st Division next year.

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Women’s Pennants Wrap Saturday Pennants 1st Red Division Red: Manning 31 def North Beach 25

• Joondalup – Open Gender 3rd Division winners.

Open Gender 3rd Division Joondalup 54 def Mt Pleasant 52 The Open Gender 3rd Division saw Joondalup record two great finals wins to take the title. In the semi finals they recorded a big upset win over host club Perth and Tattersalls before they claimed a thrilling two shot victory over an equally strong Mt Pleasant in the grand final.

The rink of Nigel Poulton, Gladys Yelland, Sue Parry and Shane Nelligan the toast of the club with a 17 shot win to carry the day.

Open Gender 4th Division South Perth 73 def Como 22 The quick synthetic surface of Cockburn Bowling Club proved very beneficial to South Perth who have a similar home surface. They used that to full benefit proving too good for a gallant Como who had snuck into the finals on a countback in their very even colour division after registering nine wins for the season.

However all the plaudits go to South Perth who had just the single loss for the season with 13 wins and a telling 51 shot victory in the grand final.

Friday Night Pennant Bayswater 27 def Manning 23 Bayswater has always been a strong team in this competition and has now won the flag on seven occasions. They had another magnificent year losing just one match across 14 weeks of competition. The final was a close affair however the rink skippered by Frances Winship was able to finish strongly giving the host club victory in a low scoring match.

• Bayswater – Friday Night Pennant winners.

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Another fine display by the powerful Manning women’s team that actually finished third on a very tight ladder here, with a solid victory over North Beach.

The telling rink was that skippered by Laura Butler, who with Debra Kalinowsky, Sharon Lyster and Trish Hall scored a big 23-6 victory – a margin difficult to retrieve in the two rink competition. Top placed Sorrento was eliminated by North Beach in the semi-final such was the closeness of this competition.

1st Blue North Division North Beach 41 def Bayswater 25 Wendy Robertson’s crew was the big winner here for North Beach as they won 24-3 to setup victory.

The win was a fitting reward for a North Beach side that finished well clear at the top of the table only losing three matches all season.

1st Blue South Division Thornlie 38 def South Perth 28 A great win here for Thornlie over a South Perth combination that features some of the biggest names in the sport.

It was South Perth that finished on top with Thornlie finishing in third place, just one point behind second.

Come finals however and it was Sue Bennett’s crew winning by 16 shots that put any result other than a Thornlie victory to bed early.

2nd Division Mount Pleasant 36 def Cockburn 20 Once again we see the powerful Mount Pleasant crew featuring their star recruits finish on top of the table and take the Grand Final win. Donna Blackwell home by 18 covering a close rink loss alongside.

Open Gender 3rd Division South Perth 42 def Cockburn 27 South Perth home here in somewhat comfortable fashion courtesy of Del Blakeway’s 31-8 win.

An exciting season which saw South Perth on top of its division, however in Cockburn’s section just five points separated the top six teams.

A great effort by all and the sort of season that produces hard fought wins, and exciting finishes.

Well done and congratulations to all Women’s Pennant players on a fantastic season and we look forward to seeing what the next season will bring!

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Men’s Pennants Wrap

Teams rewarded for their commitment Another great season of The Professionals Men’s Saturday Pennants came to end with a fitting finale weekend, with premiers crowned across all divisions, and players rewarded for a season of commitment to the cause. Congratulations to all our winners, and for the rest, it is on again next year!

Premier League Premier Manning 78 def South Perth 71 Manning’s path to this season’s title, whilst finishing with the same result – a grand final win over South Perth, was anything but the same as the season progressed. Last season it was Manning sneaking into fourth place on the table, and then taking all before them, defeating all three teams above them, to claim the title.

Instead, this season, Manning was very much the front runner, especially in the second half of the season.

The finals weekend wasn’t without any hiccups for the Eagles, losing the second chance final to South Perth, and having to go the hard way to the Grand Final.

That result was largely decided on the Shane Knott versus Daniel Brown rink. With Brown home by 12 for the Millers, and the remaining rinks close by comparison, it was the Millers booking themselves into their fifth grand final in a decade.

Alongside, Doubleview got home in a close one against Osborne Park. Chief destroyer for the View was Ryan Moyle, who with Brad White, Brad Pearce and Tom Whitfield dominated against Sean Mawdsley winning 31-14, and countering the John Goddard’s 15 shot win over John Slavich. The View home by just two shots in the end.

That left Doubleview and Manning to fight it out for the right to meet South Perth in the Grand Final. Double figure margins on two rinks secured the Eagles most important win for the season, to that point, especially given Knott copped another heavy loss.

The final was a brilliant spectacle held at the magnificent Thornlie Bowling Club. A carnival atmosphere greeted the players and it was a great show that they put on. For Manning, the key change in its performance came courtesy of the Knott rink, who with Nathan Jones, Andy Lill and Joe Angel reversed the two big results from the previous day, winning by 14 shots in a match they dominated in the second half.

• Manning – Premier League winners.

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Daniel Trewhella and Glenn Pauling played out an aggressive and high scoring match that ended 28-18 in favour of the Eagles, and while Brown was able to get home by nine shots over Tom Mitchell, the damage had been done and the Eagles were home for back to back premierships – something that has only been done twice since 2004.

1st Division White Bassendean 86 def Joondalup 85 In a season dominated by two teams, Joondalup and Bassendean battled all year for the ascendancy and that coveted top spot on the table, ensuring Premier League bowls next season – Bassendean prevailed in that race, leaving Joondalup to fight through the finals.

The first hurdle was defeating Bassendean to advance to the Grand Final – with that box ticked on the morning of finals day one, and Bassendean recovering to defeat Cockburn in the afternoon, promotion for Joondalup was assured.

The Grand Final was a highlight, with plenty of passion on show – Bassendean was in front by around ten shots most of the match only to have Joondalup close late.

A final bowl finish saw the Lions home for the pennant and we look forward to seeing what both teams can offer in Premier League next season.

• Bassendean – 1st Division White winners.

1st Division Blue Manning 91 def Doubleview 50 The beauty of the 1st Division Blue Grand Final is that it pits two teams against each other that have yet to meet throughout the season.

To make the final both Doubleview and Manning finished atop the North and South 1 Blue, meaning both were in fine form.

Manning’s depth as a club is well on show here as the result indicates. Both these teams boast Premier League sides, so in the battle of both club’s second sides, it was a clear win to Manning with the result known well from home.

Three double figure margins meant that although Doubleview grabbed the fourth rink, the aggregate was beyond its reach.

Both teams move into 1st Division White, and in a first, both challengers from 1 Blue, Bassendean and Leeming, move into 1 White after winning the challenge finals.

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Men's Metro Pennants Wrap One shot finishes were the order of the day as Osborne Park then spoiled the Joondalup party inflicting a one shot defeat of their own to take the 3rd Division pennant flag.

All four semi-finalists for the flag are automatically promoted to 2nd Division next season and will be joined by Gosnells, Kwinana, Bayswater and Yokine who were all successful in promotional playoff finals.

4th Division Dalkeith-Nedlands 86 def Quinns Rocks 84 • Manning 1 – 1st Division Blue winners

2nd Division Dalkeith-Nedlands 100 def Joondalup 60 The four colour winners for 2nd Division were Rockingham, Morley, Joondalup and Dalkeith-Nedlands as they entered finals looking for the division premiers flag.

Two close semi-finals saw a remarkable 6 shot aggregate win by Dalkeith-Nedlands over Morley despite not dropping a rink – the biggest margin was just three shots but all rinks (and a draw) went the way of the Dalkeith-Nedlands crew. The second semi went the way of Joondalup by the same six shot margin, over Rockingham.

Dalkeith-Nedlands then put on a fine display to take the flag defeating Joondalup by a hefty 40 shot margin.

All four 1st Division Blue defending teams were successful in maintain their place in 1 Blue meaning just the four finalists mentioned above will move into 1st Division Blue next season.

• Osborne Park – 3rd Division winners.

3rd Division Osborne Park 75 def Joondalup 74 It was thrilling finish to the 3rd Division season as Joondalup, Kalamunda, Osborne Park and Fremantle came together having finished atop each of their respective colours.

Joondalup perhaps an early favourite with the success the club had enjoyed throughout the year, finishing well clear in their group.

The semi-finals were close affairs as Osborne Park eliminated Fremantle by just five shots, however alongside, a one shot finish saw Joondalup home by the barest of margins over Kalamunda.

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Dalkeith-Nedlands, Kardinya, Quinns Rocks and Byford came from all corners of the Metropolitan area to do battle for the 4th Division flag.

The northerners were successful in both semi-finals with Dalkeith-Nedlands home by ten over Kardinya and Quinns Rocks taking a comfortable win over Byford.

The battle for the flag was intense with two rinks blowing out to margins, one for either side, and the other two rinks close.

In the end, Dalkeith-Nedlands took the win, by just two shots, in yet another closely fought grand final.

The four combatants all book their place in 3rd Division next season, and are joined by Cockburn, Thornlie, Yanchep and Swan, all successful in their bids to claim promotion.

5th Division Bedford 68 def Willetton 53 With five colours in 5th Division, the finals are always a trickier prospect, and this year it was Bedford and Leeming that were handed the task of coming through the alignment round to get to the semi-finals. Bedford was the team to progress from that one, defeating Leeming by just five shots and moving into the final four.

In the final four match-ups, Willetton put away East Fremantle in fine fashion while Bedford did similar to Ellenbrook. That lined up a Bedford versus Willetton final, and in the three rink competition, one big rink win for Bedford was all it needed to take the 5th Division flag having come the hard way.

Midland Morrison, North Beach and Hilton Park were the remaining three teams to secure promotion to 4th Division next season.

6th Division Vic. Park Carlisle 48 def Pickering Brook 32 Victoria Park Carlisle rounded out the Men's Saturday Pennant winners with an upset win over Pickering Brook in the Grand Final. Pickering Brook finished well clear at the top of the table, however it was Vic Park Carlisle that had too much on the final day with one big rink win getting the job done.

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State Triples – Men's and Women's

Country influence in State Triples wins Ace-Watson, Leahy and Adam too strong in classy final

• Lee Such, Justin Opie and Beau Manton.

The Composite team of Chris Ace-Watson, Irene Leahy, and Jill Adam triumphed at the Rossmoyne Bowling Club to win the 2023 Women’s State Triples Championship.

The winning team had a strong country flavour with former Goldfields, now Mosman Park player, Ace-Watson skipping, Leahy (Kalgoorlie) and Adam (Geraldton). In the final they were up against the very experienced trio of Helen Morss (South Perth), Lisa Brannan (Mt Pleasant), and Helen Heal (Manning).

For Ace-Watson it turned into a dream draw venue wise with her team at the Rossmoyne Bowling Club on both days. In the sectional play, her trio cruised through undefeated and with healthy shots up.

Back to back wins for Opie and Such in Triples final South Perth’s Justin Opie and Lee Such and Kalgoorlie’s Beau Manton, are the 2023 Men’s State Triples Champions.

For Opie and Such it is back-to-back titles after winning the 2022 title with John Slavich. For Manton, it was his first state title of any kind.

Their opponents in the final were the unheralded Swan team of Brian Davis, Lindsay Sanders, and Peter Hillz. Opie's crew was one of sixty-five teams to start the competition on a damp weekend, coming through comfortably in his sectional games at the Mosman Park Bowling Club.

Under the roof at the Rossmoyne Bowling Club on the Sunday, Opie had a hard fought 12-10 quarter final win over 2021 winners Daniel Trewhella, Warren Holt, Thomas Mitchell and then an even closer 17-16 win over country favourites Shane Giudice-Nairn, Michael Ford, and Michael Walton in the Semi Final.

The Davis triple Davis started the tournament at the Cockburn Bowling Club and had three tight wins in the sectional rounds, finishing the day with three wins plus just six. Another close tussle in the quarter finals saw Davis have a 10-9 win over Kardinya’s Steve Novak, Matt Allen, and Chris Booth.

A solid 22-15 win over the composite team of Russell Bates, Craig Greenhalgh, and Ben Garrett had them primed for the final.

In a high-quality final at 7.00pm at night, in front of a dedicated bunch of supporters from both teams, the experience of Opie, Such, and Manton proved the difference with a 21-14 win over Davis, Sanders, and Hillz.

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• Chris Ace-Watson, Irene Leahy and Jill Adam.

A great win 15-7 over one of the tournament favourites in Lisa Featherby, Linda Warburton and Denise Kelly (Mosman Park) in the alignment round was followed with a 22-5 win over the composite team of Kayelene Pearson, Robyn Coxon, and Susan Moore (Composite) in the quarter final.

Ace-Watson’s semi-final win 17-14 over the very experienced team of Noelene Abe, Irene Arndt, and Jenny Parker was a great way to warm up for the final. Morss also had strong form in her sectional games at the Safety Bay Bowling Club, coming through with three good wins. The following day at Rossmoyne saw Morss first up against Hall of Famer Therese Hastings and her team of state squad members Kaitlin Tyrrell, and Lisa Smith.

Morss came through after a tense last few ends, 12-9. A 21-7 win in the semi-final over living legend Roma Dunn and her partners Irene Grout, and Lexie Webster, showed Morss, Brannan and Heal were going to be difficult to beat in the final.

There was a large and vocal crowd at Rossmoyne cheering both teams on and neither team let their supporters down.

In the end Ace-Watson, Leahy and Adam had the edge most of the way and produced the big bowls that mattered to be the well deserved champions in the 2023 Women’s State Triples.

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Women's Masters Singles

Andersen adds Masters to a long list

The True North Ladies Masters Singles 2022-23 was held lead early only to see Watson claw her way back into a at Mosman Park in February and although the temperature winnable situation. In the end a close win to Smith 21-19. conditions were favourable, the afternoon see breezes made The final contender for the quarters was Izzy Davies (Mosman conditions very difficult particularly during the early rounds.

Park) with two comfortable wins and a hard fought third game This event continues to be well supported with sponsors; against Bev Duff (Mundaring) 21-14. with The True North Kimberley Cruises being the naming Finals day saw the wind a bit kinder than the qualifying rights sponsors, plus the Foot Studio in Claremont combining days. Warburton and Smith had a long struggle, with Smith’s to ensure $4,000 in prizes. A steep hurdle to climb with the conversions certainly doing damage when Warburton was winner having to win six games – but one that attracts a close to the jack, often holding multiple shots. quality field each year.

A tight Warburton win 21-19 After Day One, the first 32 proves it could have gone either players were down to four way. Andersen and Krstic made with three straight wins. Kerry relatively light work of their Andersen (Mosman Park) had opponents while Hudson and two tight wins, beating Lexie McLaughlin also had a close Webster (Safety Bay) in a real one. Hudson jumped out of tussle 21-20 and then Vicky the blocks early but a change Eva (Mosman Park) 21-19. in momentum saw Mclaughlin Eva was holding game at challenge to draw even. one stage with Andersen Hudson then steadied and was playing a fantastic last bowl the eventual winner 21-18. to snatch the game and go The semi-finals were all class into the quarter finals. with two cracking games.

Elaine Meehan (Warnbro) Warburton against Krstic was also had a tough run, securing close all the way, both showing victories over Liz Richie • Women's Masters Singles – (L-R): Linda Warburton, Kristina Krstic, their skills and never say die winner Kerry Andersen and Kerrie Hudson.

(Wanneroo), Vicki Spragg attitude. A close one at 25-22 (Safety Bay) and Kathy Gobbart (Gingin). Jenni McLaughlin in favour of Krstic. Hudson and Anderson matched up and, as (North Beach) was a bit more comfortable in her run to the the newer player, Hudson showed complete resolve to take quarters with wins against Kaitlin Tyrell (Manning), Irene Kozak the fight up to her more experienced opponent.

(Port Bouvard) and Deb Saunders (Osborne Park).

Neither showed much emotion, staying focused on the task Kerrie Hudson (Morley) was a new face to the competition at hand, with Andersen having the goods to get over the having secured a singles win at her club, Morley, last year. line 25-19. All credit to Hudson making the semis in her first Flying under the radar Kerrie had three good wins against attempt at this event.

Karen Weir (Wanneroo), Sue Haley (Gosnells) and then an The final was set. Krstic, Commonwealth games gold upset win over Renate Coote (Mosman Park). medallist and three times winner of the event, versus Coote had just come off an impressive win against Laura Andersen, a multiple State/Masters title holder but someone Butler (Manning), a previous winner of the event, but Hudson who had not won the event previously. secured the upper hand with a close win 21-17.

In front of an enthralled audience the two did battle with Day 2 also saw some great match ups and some close Andersen coming out on fire. The home town hero had all outcomes. The final four included Linda Warburton (Mosman the answers when Krstic was holding shot and withstood the Park) who had a close call against both Jo Lancaster various tactics her younger but very experienced opponent (Beacon) 21-17 and then a marathon game against Jenny used to try to shift momentum (jack length, mat position etc).

Parker (Mosman Park) 21-17 and then overcame Marg Peck Krstic was all class in defeat with Andersen winning 25-12.

(Beverley) to get into the quarters.

Andersen is known for her consistent bowls and a cool head Kristina Krstic (Manning) was chasing a threepeat, having and, in the final, was unstoppable – just good quality bowls. won the event in the previous two years and with a tough run Always good to have a new winner on the trophy but both into the quarters, posted comfortable scores against Irene players are true champions on and off the green.

Leahy (Kalgoorlie) 21-9, Therese Hastings (Manning) 21-6 and The Mosman Park Bowling club and its many volunteer the current State Singles winner Irene Arndt 21-12. members, with Lisa Featherby as the main driver of this This certainly put Krstic in the frame as a favourite to win tournament, provides a fantastic venue to host this prestigious the event again. Lisa Smith (Perth and Tatts) had a close call event and did a great job with the organisation, provision of in her third game against Julie Watson (Gingin), having a good quality greens and the 'Million Dollar View'.

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Novice Champions

Novice Champions crowned for 2023 Tamara Arnold (Yanchep) The Yanchep Bowling Club is still celebrating as Tamara Arnold became the club’s first ever winner of the Novice Champion of Champions Singles event held at Morley.

In an enthralling final, Arnold struck early to establish a handy lead, and in the race to 21, with the score at 18-10, it seemed over. Arnold's opponent Mary Thomas from Mount Pleasant then put together three ends on the trot to close within four shots and put the pressure on. It was Arnold that steadied from there however taking the title 21-14.

Semi-finalists were Helen Lamb (Manning), eliminated by Arnold 21-14, while Thomas ended Sue Edwards’ (Ellenbrook) run 21-15.

• Tamara Arnold – Yanchep.

Tony Perrella (Roleystone) With Yanchep taking the Women’s title, it was perhaps fitting that the Men’s Novice Champion of Champions Singles title went to the other side of town – Roleystone. Tony Perrella produced the goods to defeat Thornlie’s Harrison Mayers 21-17.

The final was an interesting affair with Perrella storming out to an 11-0 lead before Mayers knew what had happened.

Mayers then settled however and amazingly, a few ends later it was a 15-14 lead to Mayers.

From there, a tense finish saw Perrella home, albeit a little closer in margin than he would’ve liked. Semi-finalists were Cockburn’s Jason Kop who went down to Perrella in another close one 21-19, and Scarborough’s David Tunnicliffe, eliminated by Mayers 21-12.

• Tony Perrella – Roleystone.

, Women s 100up Singles

Two in a row for Lisa Featherby The Women’s 100up was an all Mosman Park final with last season’s winner Lisa Featherby lining up against the ever-reliable Kerry Andersen.

The first semi-final was also all Mosman Park with Andersen up against Wendy Stower. Andersen, a previous winner of this event in 2009 and current State Singles runner-up, didn’t have it her own way in this match. Stower pushed the match all the way before Andersen finally prevailed 100-98.

The second semi-final saw Lisa Featherby taking on Shaan Saunders (Osborne Park). The two state teammates pushed each other before Featherby was able to prevail in another close semi-final 100-89, making her way to her second consecutive final.

Featherby and Andersen know each other’s game extremely well with Featherby prepared to play a little bit of weight occasionally while Andersen is happy to just keep drawing close and take a majority of the points on offer.

Featherby took a slight lead early 35-25 but it didn’t last long as the scores came back together. 70-70 and then 80-80 – it was anyone’s game on the way to 100.

With five bowls within a foot on the last end, showing the standard of the game on offer, it was Featherby who came out on top 103-97 to win the 2023 Women’s 100up singles title and make it two in a row.

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O60s Men's Singles

O60s Women's Singles

Goddard takes the triple crown

Gobbart’s star shines again

No player has ever won all three disciplines in the Over 60s State events in one year…until now.

In taking the title with an impressive victory in the final of the GenesisCare Men’s Over 60s singles, Osborne Park’s John Goddard has completed an incredible feat in winning the singles, the pairs and the triples titles, all in the single year.

A huge field of 172 players started the singles campaign, however Goddard was quick to rise to the top of the pack with wins over Gary Caffell and Bruce Eagles – both well renowned players at the level, and solid proof that Goddard was in fine form. Goddard found the going a little tougher in his semi-final having to dig deep into his repertoire of shotplay to prevail 2118 over Pinjarra’s Bryan Chalwell.

The final of the GenesisCare Women’s Over 60s Singles was always going to be an amazing match with Gingin star Kathy Gobbart facing current State Singles champion, Safety Bay’s Irene Arndt in the final.

Two champion players that have both shown they can play the pressure bowls throughout their illustrious careers.

Gobbart earned her finals berth with her ultra consistent form pushing the scoreline constantly in her favour against Manning’s Helen Heal. A string of ends through the middle stages of the match saw Gobbart secure a 21-12 victory.

Arndt faced Mosman Park superstar Lisa Featherby in her semi-final. Featherby is a regular at the pointy end of State titles, and is particularly skilled at singles play.

• John Goddard (right) – O60s Men's Singles winner with Bill Brandsma.

His opponent to be in the final, Bill Brandsma mind you, was making quicker work of North Perth’s Markus Merz, home 21-7.

The final promised plenty – Goddard, a proven performer over the years at all levels, facing Brandsma, a current member of the WA State Side.

An entertaining match saw Goddard establish a lead that Brandsma just couldn’t budge, eventually seeing the final scoreline 21-12.

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• Kathy Gobbart – O60s Women's Singles winner.

At 8-4 to Featherby, it was time for Arndt to move, and that she did, putting together a run of ends to lead 13-8. A crucial four then gave Arndt the impetus to get over the line.

The final was an outstanding match, however with the scoreline sitting at 18-17 in favour of Arndt, it was Gobbart that stepped up to play a remarkable shot.

With what turned out to be the final bowl of the match, Gobbart struck an accurate drive, steering the jack towards her bowls and picked up a full count of four shots to take the title.

Yet another title in the Gobbart trophy cabinet in what has been an amazing career.

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Dream Team

Acknowledging our stars of the past and present One of the highlights of Bowls WA’s 125th Anniversary celebrations is the naming of the Dream Team 20s – a number of selected sides acknowledging the stars of the sport and their contribution over 125 years.

The various selection panels will name two Country teams of 20, two Metropolitan teams of 20, and finally, later in the year, two teams of 20 WA State team representatives.

The incredible task of trawling through player records from across the eras is being headed up by Bowls WA’s Pieter Harris, with the help of selected experts who also span many years in the sport.

Initially the players were broken into squads of 64, with Metro and Country players divided according to where the majority of their success has come. For instance, players that were originally from country areas may find themselves nominated for the Metro teams if the titles they won were achieved whilst representing a Metro club.

The final 20 players in each of the teams will be announced at the Bowls WA Awards Night on June 2 at Optus Stadium. The final teams will be published on Bowls WA’s website and socials soon after. The WA State Team 20s will be announced after WA hosts the Nationals later in the year.

Take a look though the lists of 32 players that need to survive the final cut to make the final 20s.

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D G Adamson Aussie Bailey Milton Bandy Gary Caffell John Caffell Maurice Crameri Joe Criddle Eddie Dodd Keith Doncon Colin Fleay Matthew France Wally Grafton Brian Harris Pieter Harris Warren Holt Hubert Littler W Matthews Jim McDonald Matthew Mitchell Jack Osmetti Barry Parker Jim Pickersgill Harold Rutherford Dave Scott Jon Sharp Mark Simpson Justin Smith Jim Stapleton W Stewart Ron Taylor Geoff Whyatt Trevor Wilkins

Noelene Abe Kerry Andersen Beverley Baker Daisy Berryman Norma Brimson Kaye Burton Val Budd Pat Cant Essie Chadwick Peg Currie Jean Dixon Roma Dunn M Elder Billie Ennis Nola Forbes Mary Fowler Kathy Gobbart Meg Hams Noeleen Keeffe Jess Kohlagen Irene Leahy Julie Lindsay Elaine MacDonald B Moulton Beryl Payne Lee Poletti Jenny Ritchie Bev Scott May Semmens Yvonne Shalders Betty Turner Jean White

Clive Adams Robert Ball Daniel Brown Gil Clement C Corpaccioli Stewart Davies Ross Dempsey Geoff Ellis E J Ford John Goddard John Gustafson Jeff Hall Frank Harrison Les Holloway Branko Katunarich Dennis Katunarich Marko Krajancic Alan McLeod Thomas Mitchell Geoff Oakley Justin Opie Norm Pascoe John Rainoldi Joe Rodin Peter Sardelic Ron Sexton Bert Sharp John Slavich Harry Snook Steve Srhoy Daniel Trewhella Graeme Wishart

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2023 Corporate Shield Challenge

Hijackers steal the show at Hilton Park Corporate bowls champions from across the metropolitan area converged on Hilton Park to contend for the 2023 Corporate Shield. From Quinns Rocks to Safety Bay, some experienced, and some new to the sport, but very many that were lively characters, produced some great bowls throughout a day played in great spirit.

Bassendean’s HiJackers team of Andy Sullivan, Nigel Seymour, Mick Burman and Paul Roberts emerged victorious after a nervous wait while final results were tallied and checked again.

Quinns Rocks’ Bowling Stones finished in second position, and Bassendean featured again with it’s Cavi Crew coming in third.

Hilton Park hosted a wonderful event, with all 24 teams in attendance having a great day – we are sure we will see many of them competing on the greens for many years to come.

2023 Bowling Arm Challenge

2023 Women's Metro IZRR

Glenister – Bowling Arm champion for '23

Geraldton’s Warwick Glenister is the 2023 Bowls WA Bowling Arm State Singles champion after a great event hosted by Wanrbro Bowling Club.

With a strong field of 54 players competing, it was a big two days of bowls to get to our final champion.

Glenister progressed through the sectional rounds defeating Donald Carter and Derek Boardman to progress to the last 16.

It was then that he faced his most stern test of the tournament as he survived a tight 19-17 win over Halls Head’s John Lysaght.

The tough win certainly steeled Glenister for the rest of event however as he had two big wins to book a place in the final.

Alongside, Eddie Gollan was also making his own path through to the final with six or seven shot margins in the majority of his matches.

Certainly Gollan, with his Premier League bowls experience would’ve been one of the shortlisted • Warwick Glenister. favourites for the event.

In the final, Gollan grabbed the first two shots of the match, before Glenister raced away, winning eight ends in a row, and amassing 13 shots in the process.

A change of length saw Gollan trim the margin, but again it was Glenister stringing together runs of ends that saw him close to within one shot of victory.

A couple of ends later that one shot came and Glenister was crowned champion.

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• The 'Hijackers' – Community Shield winners.

Northern Region takes Metro IRRR

• Northern All Stars – Pauline Bourne, Gail Davies, Tamara Arnold, Julie Savell.

The Northern Region are the Women’s Metropolitan Inter Region Round Robin Champions after a bold showing at Morley during April.

The Northern crew were quite dominant throughout the event, conceding only a drawn rink in the first match against the Southern team – with six rinks competing this represented a very solid start.

From there it was two further wins, firstly against the South Coastal crew, and then finally against Eastern.

Standout performers were the rinks skippered by Pauline Bourne, Lily Rughoobur and Cathy Taylor who all completed the event unbeaten. Bourne the best performed with a mammoth +68 shots across the three games.

The traditional all-star match to round out the weekend was also claimed by the Northern Region completing a big weekend.

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Men's and Women's Champion of Champion Singles 2023

East beats West to take the title

Ace-Watson plays the winning hand

• Jack East – Men's Champion of Champions 2023.

• Chris Ace-Watson – Women's Champion of Champions 2023.

Jack East’s resume has become all the more impressive with his somewhat unique win in the Men’s Champion of Champion Singles at Yokine recently.

East is already recognized as a rising star, with Australian Junior titles to his name, and making his debut for the WA State Team last season.

East’s path to the final was not an easy one. In the alignment alone, he faced talented singles player Warren Holt, a former champion of this very event, however East’s form was demonstrated right there as he took a comfortable 21-11 win and marched into the last 16.

East then survived a thriller against Cowaramup’s Mark Lisle 21-20, before another impressive display against State Singles runner-up Blake Butler in the semi-final. Again, East restricted his opponent to just 11 shots, while he piled on 25 of this own.

The final against North Beach's Jerome Clayton started under dull light, and with a power outage in the area the players were unable to continue, instead having to return the following week to complete the match.

Clayton burst out to lead 17-8 however East’s maturity as a player was then on full display as he strung together a run of ends to draw level at 17-17.

From there, an almighty battle ensued with East crowding the jack on the final end to secure the final two shots needed to take the title.

East now advances to represent Western Australia at the Australian Champion of Champions Singles event to be held at Sorrento later this year.

Chris Ace-Watson has been on the radar at the top level of WA bowls for the last few seasons now, and in singles play has been more than impressive.

Three years ago, Ace-Watson was runner-up to Kristina Krstic in the State Singles, and while the effort to get there was brilliant, the final was gone before Ace-Watson even started – this was the chance to rectify those demons.

Ace-Watson’s early rounds included a tough clash against Kerrie Hudson from Morley, however the Kalgoorlie turned Mosman Park star was untroubled right through to the semifinals where a tight clash with Helen Morss steeled Ace-Watson for her final clash. The 25-23 semi-final win was the hard fought win needed in preparation for another highlight clash of her career.

That clash came against Perth Tatts Lisa Smith. Smith progressed after turning the tables on Gingin’s Kathy Gobbart, who defeated Smith in last year’s final of this event. In an amazing match-up that had the healthy crowd hooked, Smith grabbed a four on what would become the final end of match, advancing 25-24.

In stark contrast to Ace-Watson’s previous State final experience, this time she was first out of the blocks grabbing four shots to get the scoreboard moving. While Smith hit back immediately grabbing a three of her own, Ace-Watson would soon put the foot down, running off a string of multiple collects to race to 25, leaving Smith stranded back on 9.

As with East, Ace-Watson now receives the honour of representing Western Australia at Sorrento later in the year.

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World Transplant Games 2023

WA grabs gold in Transplant Games

• Jamie Stewart and his gold medal.

Osborne Park hosted the bowls events for the World Transplant Games held in Perth in April, and it was success on the greens for two of our local competitors.

The event showcases the wonderful side of humanity, with just as many inspiring stories as there were performances.

Two WA players won gold in the bowls, with North Perth’s Jamie Stewart grabbing the in the 40-49 age group. Stewart had a double lung transplant in 2007 and now some 16 years later he has achieved a wonderful result in a gold medal.

Dalkeith-Nedlands’ Esther Scott also won gold, in the 80+ age group, however Scott’s performance didn’t stop there. Adding to her gold in the bowls, she won gold in the Darts, Petanque, Ten Pin Bowling and the 5km walk – a five gold medal haul!

A truly feelgood event and one in which our local competitors did their country, their donor families and most importantly themselves, proud!

Yanchep's success with Grant Scheme Bowls WA’s Participation Grants scheme pioneered last year is continuing to pay dividends for clubs that took advantage of the $40,000 in grants that were on offer. Many clubs have come back to Bowls WA with glowing reports on how their initiatives have succeeded and brought more, new, people into their club.

Yanchep is perhaps the greatest success story. Yanchep was the one club that was awarded the maximum $5,000 available under the scheme, supporting its plan to purchase two bowls modified wheelchairs and encourage ALL of the local community to come and try bowls.

Initially, the club held a series of sessions which were very well attended and discovered some hidden gems in the community – perhaps however the most recent person who found their club might be the biggest success.

Habib, a local Yanchep resident saw the promotion of Yanchep’s program through a City of Wanneroo publication and decided to give it a go.

Habib is a paraplegic and hadn’t found a sport he could play – he has now! Not only has he joined the social bowls opportunities, but he also plays poker at the club and has started a chess club on Wednesday afternoons.

To quote Jodie Nikolic, Club President “Another life changed due to your grant”. Well done Yanchep!

'Another life changed due to your grant…' … Jodie Nikolic –Yanchep Club President.

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National RSL Championships

54th National RSL Bowls Championship Over 200 players, as well as family members, from all over Australia, descended on Perth recently, and more specifically Manning Memorial Bowling Club, for the 54th staging of the National RSL Bowls Championships.

State Representatives from Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and a composite 'Allies' side, filled with players from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia joined WA in the race for the Jack Hamilton VC Trophy.

It has been 47 years since WA tasted success in the event, however all that history would be re-written with a thrilling finish to what was a magnificent event.

After the qualifying rounds were completed, it was down to Western Australia and Queensland to battle it out for the title.

The final match didn’t go all WA’s way – in fact with just three ends to play, WA trailed by 7 shots with just one rink remaining on the green.

With a large crowd huddled around the green, it was WA that produced the goods down the stretch to win by two shots, 107-105. A remarkable victory and the first for WA since 1976.

The National Fours then followed and once again it was WA that prevailed in a close final. Played on a wet day at Rossmoyne, under the comfort of its covered carpet surface, it was WA’s Mike Sweeney, Blake Butler, Matthew Ngui and Leo Mola that defeated Victoria in the final 18-17.

The victorious WA team: Marc Abonnel, Jeff Adams, Blake Butler, Adrian Chesson, Brian Collins, Neville Costello, Frank Fletcher, Scott Gallon, Phil Griffiths, David Gurr, Allan Hornsby, Paul Hutton, Ross Knapp, Brian McMurdo, Leo Mola, Steve Mulhall, Jeff Murray, Matthew Ngui, Les Phillips, Murray Piggott, Daryl Radford, Ken Stower, Michael Sweeney, Willie Tan, Bianca Taylor, Bill Taylor, Lindsay Thorn, Brad Williams.

• The players celebrate with the trophy.

• Below: WA's victorious team.

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Mixed State Pairs

Gillingham/Butcher combo too strong Gillingham and Butcher started the final strongly with a three A record field of 132 teams took part in the 2023 State Mixed and then a couple of singles.

Pairs and, incredibly, it came down to the last bowl of the For Marinoni and Ward, it was a replica of their semi-final tournament to find our champions. where they struggled to get on the scoreboard in the first set.

A strength of the sets play game is the element of a one end With Gillingham leading 5-0, finally a single to Marinoni got the tiebreak if both teams win a set each as well as the last end of ball rolling and then another single on the second last end gave each set usually providing an opportunity of both teams being them an outside chance of recovering the first set. able to win the set.

It was not to be however, and Gillingham and Butcher played This creates many more opportunities for drama than a more smart to close the first set out 6-2. traditional total ends match can provide.

A Marinoni two on the first end of the second set was followed The first Semi Final saw North Beach’s Brad Gillingham and by a two to Gillingham. Marinoni Rinske Butcher taking on the went to the lead again, this Sorrento pair of Jan Konig and time with a single, only to see Coral Smith. Konig and Smith Gillingham grab another two to started strongly by getting a put him and Butcher back in four on the first end, proving front 4-3. the difference in the first set.

When Marinoni took a two For the remaining five ends of on the second last end, the set, it was a back-and-forth Gillingham only needed a affair with Konig winning 7-3. single to draw the set and win The second set started with the championship.

Konig again taking the first That single looked likely as end but this time it was just his last bowl headed towards a single. Gillingham was able the jack, but it just swung to put together three ends in across the head late to go a row, including a couple of past the Marinoni bowl, and we multiples, to lead 5-1 after four were off to a tiebreak. ends.

Both leaders put down From then on, Gillingham was their three bowls and on the able to keep it tight and drop cross over Ward just held only a couple of singles to take shot. Gillingham rescued the the second set 5-3 and force a situation with his second to one end tiebreak. gain shot only to see Marinoni Both teams had already draw shot again. Rather than been involved in two tiebreaks draw the shot, Gillingham that day so neither team was • Brad Gillingham and Rinske Butcher – Mixed Pairs champions. decided to attack the head a stranger to the pressure. and, in particular, the shot bowl.

When the final bowl was played it was Gillingham and Butcher He was right on target, removing the shot, but in doing so, his that would advance to the final 3-7, 5-3, 1-0. bowl came across and got the jack, sending it out of bounds.

The second semi-final had Doubleview’s Stewart Gosstray and When the jack was respotted on the tee, Marinoni still held Belinda Lehman up against the country duo of Robert Marinoni shot with a bowl four feet short.

(Moodiarrup) and Karen Ward (Dumbleyung).

With Marinoni’s last bowl he turned his own bowl up even The Gosstray team had an outstanding first set to win 11-0, closer, leaving Gillingham two feet to take the title. including a full count of six, to look in command of the game.

This was the fourth time in the tournament Gillingham had When Gosstray took the first end of the second set by getting been in this situation, and for the previous three times he had a single, it looked all but over but Marinoni and Ward broke been successful – was it to be a fourth time? through for a single on the second end of the second set and Right from the hand the weight looked good and Gillingham then followed it up with a two on the third end to lead 3-1. started chasing it once it was apparent that it was also on the A single to Gosstray was followed up with a return single to right grass line.

Marinoni who then finished it off with a two on the last end of With urging from Butcher, the bowl found its way inside the the set to win 6-2 and force a tiebreak.

Marinoni bowl and in an outstanding final, Brad Gillingham and Bowl for bowl they went and although Marinoni may have lost Rinske Butcher were the 2023 State Mixed Pairs Champions. the aggregate score, he and Ward took a single on the tiebreak to force their way into the final.

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Mixed O60s Pairs

Goddard and Bruce dominate in pairs The Over 60s State Mixed Pairs end to halve the lead and then Finals were held at the Leeming scored a further two and three to Bowling Club in perfect bowls draw level at 14-14 after eleven conditions. ends. Radford surrendered the John Goddard (Osborne Park) lead at 15-16 but then steadied by went into the final looking to clean winning four of the last five ends to sweep the Over 60s events this prevail 20-18. season, having already won the The final started with Goddard and Men’s Singles, Pairs and Triples.

Bruce getting off the mark with a Goddard and his partner Jennie two and then Radford and Savell Bruce (Busselton) had a big win in doubling the two on the second end their semi-final up against Graeme to take a four and lead 4-2. and Debbie Smith (Safety Bay).

A string of three ends in a row saw Smith got a single on the first end • Mixed O60s Pairs winners: Jennie Bruce and John Goddard take a two-shot lead and Goddard with Dawn Yates of the Seniors Recreation then by end ten, he had stretched it but quickly found himself down 9-1 Council. and then 14-2 halfway through the out to a four-shot lead with a 10-6 game. The Goddard/Bruce combination were unrelenting and scoreline. The Radford team stepped up their game and put went on to win 26-9. together their own run of winning ends, including a three and Daryl Radford (Kardinya) and Julie Savell (Osborne Park) took took the lead back to go in front 11-10 with five ends to play. on Graham Miller (Dudley Park) and Irene Kozak (Port Bouvard) A single to Goddard levelled it up once again and then a two in the second semi-final. saw Goddard hit the front.

Early proceedings looked similar to the first semi-final when Another two and the lead had swelled to four with Radford Radford shot out to a big lead early, frequently scoring in needing to respond with only two ends to play. But it was not to multiples. be, and John Goddard and Jennie Bruce continued on their way With the score at 14-4 at the halfway mark, the game looked to win the last two ends to win 18-11 and take the 2023 Over over. However, Miller and Kozak grabbed a five on the ninth 60’s State Mixed Pairs Championship.

Women's Country IZRR

Southern Zone win IZRR championship Halls Head hosted the Women’s Inter Zone Round Robin Fours on a March weekend that saw a very even competition across the rinks. CBH and Liquor Traders Australia ensured that Bowls WA was on hand to live stream matches from the opening day.

In Round 1, the Southern Zone defeated the South Western Zone on all five rinks – a result that would prove crucial to the overall result. Ronnie Lee, Kaye Blight, Bev Davidson and Jade O’Neill were the big winners, 31-13.

With Northern Zone losing its first round encounter against the Eastern Zone, and both Southern and Northern winning their respective round two matchups, it needed something special from Northern iin the final round to upset Southern’s run.

While Northern was able to grab the aggregate in the final round, it couldn’t put a big enough dent in the rink wins tally, and Southern took the title 10 rink wins to 7.5. Just one rink, that of Southern’s Beryl Cooper, Ollie Austin, Trish Tyson and Rachel McDonald was able to survive the three rounds undefeated.

• Southern Zone – winners of IZRR Championships.

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Women's Country Week

Country Week a highlight on the calendar The 2023 Women’s Country Week is a highlight on the calendar every year.

The chance to re-kindle old friendships and rivalries, do battle on the green, but enjoy each other’s company throughout. After a gruelling week of play, it was great to see a few different faces making the pointy end of each of the disciplines.

The Singles The coveted Women’s AFGRI Countryweek Singles title was a hard-fought affair despite the final score not being as a close as perhaps expected.

In the semi-finals, Busselton’s Karen Gaglia in her second semi-final of Country Week was triumphant defeating Dumbleyung’s Audrey Bateup who had defeated her earlier in the pairs.

The second singles semi-final saw Moora’s Karyn Bryan outlast Bhel Hallam from Kulin in a thriller 17-16. Both Gaglia and Bryan started solidly but it wasn’t long before Gaglia started to pull away on the scoreboard with more consistent bowls. A 10-2 Gaglia lead quickly turned into a 19-4 lead and one hand on the trophy.

A late run of ends from Bryan was not going to be enough, coming from so far back, and Gaglia ran out a 21-8 winner and the 2023 Women’s AFGRI Country Week Singles Champion.

• Karen Gaglia.

• Fours winners: Kerry Ward, Margaret Mance, Nola Sutherland and Lorrinia Bright.

The Fours

• Pairs winners: Beverley Broom and Shelley Bilney.

The Pairs Kojonup’s Beverley Broom and Shelley Bilney fronted up to Dumbleyung’s Karen Ward and Audrey Bateup in the final of the pairs.

Earlier, in the semi-finals, Broom defeated Kaye Burton and Pauline Forrester from Northampton and Ward beat Busselton’s Karen Gaglia and Robin Tilbrook.

The Kojonup ladies jumped away quickly in the final to establish a healthy lead and were in control after thirteen ends 17-8 with just four ends to play.

A run of three winning ends to Ward forced the game into the last end with Broom leading 17-12. With both teams crowding the jack in the last end, Ward and Bateup could do no more as Broom and Bilney answered every challenge to take the title of 2023 Women’s AFGRI Countryweek Pairs Champions.

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On a packed finals day at Cambridge, the fours final was the first to play with Eaton’s Margaret Mance, Lorrinia Bright, Nola Sutherland, and Kerry Ward taking on a composite team of Marjorie White (Wickepin), Val Cliff (Brookton), Judy Lang (Wickepin), and Alison Horley (Wickepin).

In the semi-finals, Mance had defeated Halls Head’s Patsy Smith, Jill Gumbleton, Marion Brophy, and Sue Edwards, while White overcame Narembeen’s Anita Cowan, Sylvia Yandle, Narelle Vaughan and Kellie Mortimore.

Both teams started the final well, but it was the Eaton team that broke away in the middle part of the game to open up a 12-3 lead.

A run of four winning ends in a row put the Wickepin/Brookton team back in the match at 10-12 as they challenged strongly.

A four to Eaton on the tenth end re-established the lead and they were never headed from there.

The White team kept trying to bridge the gap but ran out of ends as Mance, Bright, Sutherland, and Ward held sway to win 18-16 and be crowned the 2023 Women’s AFGRI Countryweek Fours Champions.

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Men's Country Week

Holt with more Singles glory!

Warren Holt is recognized as one of the The other semi-final saw Ongerup’s most formidable singles players in WA – Maurice O’Neill against Gingin’s Shaun two titles under his belt at State level being Donohoe. the State Singles and the Champion of Donohoe, still a young man, but with Champion Singles, and regular business plenty of experience in the sport, started end finishes in many of those events over well leading 6-2, however O’Neill closed the years. quickly and after being very strong though That pedigree alone made him one of the the middle part of the match, closed out favourites heading into this year’s AFGRI a 21-16 win, booking a place in the final.

Country Week Singles event – he lived up Perhaps expectedly, the final saw Holt, to that favouritism. with a significant experience advantage In the semi-finals Holt faced Moodiarrup’s over his opponent get the scoring going Richard Schinzig, a player on the rise first, leading 4-0, however O’Neill was able • Singles Winner: Warren Holt. and recently announced as a member of to steady and close that gap quite quickly. the Men’s State Squad. Schinzig however was always under Holt again extended, with a four end run, to lead 11-4 and pressure from an in form Holt, and as the score initially drifted despite a challenge from O’Neill that was enough to stave off away slowly, Holt then put the foot down with a run of multiples any late challenge – the final score 21-13. to closeout a 21-7 victory.

Pinjarra prevails in Pairs In season 2011-12, Brad Ball and Dominic Milbourne combined with Daniel Wood to win the Bowls WA State Triples.

Some decade later, Ball and Milbourne once again came together, this time for the Country Week Pairs title and with a very solid display, they took the title back to Pinjarra.

The semi-finals saw Ball and Milbourne home in comfortable fashion 19-10 over Gingin’s Tom Cabassi and Guilderton’s Jeremy Thomas, while Shackleton’s Trevor Cosgrove and Phil Bradley it was a closer call getting home 14-11 over Albany’s Johnathon Davidson and Craig Hitchcock.

Cosgrove finals appearance was his first in over 30 years of competing in Country Week events, so in some sense he was a winner already being there.

The Pinjarra combo scored first in the final, extending to a 4-0 lead, and then in a high standard match pushing out to 11-3. Ball’s aggressive game then came to the fore, preventing Shackleton from scoring on a couple of ends where they perhaps deserved to, and it was Ball and Milbourne home 11-8 in a low scoring, tight affair.

• Pairs winners: Dominic Milbourne and Brad Ball.

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Dynamite Denison wins family feud

• Country Week Fours winners: Denison Bowling Club.

(L-R): Ian Payne, Paul Hitchcock, Joel Leeson and Peter Leeson.

The final of the Country Week fours event was something to see. A father and son combination on either team showing just what can be accomplished in the great sport of bowls, particularly in a showcase event such as Country Week.

Denison’s Joel Leeson (son), Peter Leeson (father), Ian Payne and Paul Hitchcock took on the Narembeen quartet of Michael Currie (son), John Currie (father), Robert Hayter and Brendon Parsons in the final.

Hitchcock, who was the last remaining player in all three disciplines in Country Week this year, showed that class as the match wore on, frequently nailing the jack, especially through the crucial middle stages.

On the back of Hitchcock’s great work, the Denison crew were all playing to a high standard, and despite a hint of a chance with three ends to go, it was the Leeson combination taking the win 21-12.

The semi-finals featured Corrigin’s Mark Szczecinski, Stephen Sloan, Clifton Crombie and Dave Dutton as they went down to Leeson’s crew 23-15, and Emu Point’s Alan Spence, Andy McFarlane, John Stone and Kelvin Crosby who were eliminated

by Narembeen 14-13 in a last bowl finish.

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Country Pennants Wrap 2022-2023

Congratulations to all Country Winners

Avon Valley • Womens League Pennant – York

East Avon Valley • Mens Division 1 – Northam

Batavia • Mens Division 1 – Denison

Central Midlands • Mens League – Moora Black

East Avon • Mens Division 1 – Quairading Red

Goldfields Unified • Mens League – Kalgoorlie White

Lower Great Southern • Mens Division 1 – Emu Point Red

Moore Districts • Womens League –Bindoon

Murray Districts • Men's League (Sat) Div 1 – Pinjarra

Murray Districts • Womens League Division 1 – Dudley Park

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Country Pennants Wrap 2022-2023

Congratulations to all Country Winners

South Eastern – Women's League – Merredin Civic

South Eastern – Men's League – Corrigin Blue

South Western – Women's League Division 1 – Busselton

Country Pennant Results 2023 Avon Valley Bowling League YORK Women's League Pennant NORTHAM Men's League Pennant Div 1 BEVERLEY Men's League Pennant Div 2 Batavia Bowling League WONTHELLA MAROON Women's League Pennant Div 1 GERALDTON BLUE Women's League Pennant Div 2 DENISON BLUE Men's League Pennant Div 1 MULLEWA Men's League Pennant Div 2 Blackwood Bowling League PEMBERTON Men's League Pennant Sat PEMBERTON Men's League Pennant Midweek BRIDGETOWN Women's League Pennant Central Midlands Bowling League MOORA BLACK Men's League Pennant BALLIDU Women's League Pennant Central Stirling Bowling League GNOWANGERUP Women's League Pennant JERRAMUNGUP Men's League Pennant Central West Coastal Bowling League DANDARAGAN Women's League Pennant JURIEN GREEN Men's League Pennant Central Wheatbelt Bowling League BEACON Women's League Pennant NUNGARIN Men's League Pennant East Avon Bowling League QUAIRADING RED Men's League Pennant Div 1 QUAIRADING WHITE Men's League Pennant Div 2 Goldfields Unified Bowling League KALGOORLIE GOLD Women's League Pennant KALGOORLIE WHITE Men's League Pennant Great Southern Bowling League KATANNING Women's League Pennant DARKAN Men's League Pennant Leeuwin Bowling League MARGARET RIVER Saturday Pennant Div 1 MARGARET RIVER GREEN Saturday Pennant Div 2 DUNSBOROUGH WHITE Midweek Pennant Lower Great Southern Bowling League EMU POINT RED Men's League Pennant Div 1 EMU POINT PURPLE Men's League Pennant Div 2 EMU POINT WHITE Men's League Pennant Div 3 MT BARKER GOLF Women's League Pennant Div 1 EMU POINT Women's League Pennant Div 2

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Moore Districts Bowling League BINDOON Women's League Pennant GINGIN GOLD Men's League Pennant Murray Districts Bowling League PINJARRA Men's League Pennant Sat Div 1 HALLS HEAD 1 Men's League Pennant Sat Div 2 PINJARRA Men's League Pennant Sat Div 3 HALLS HEAD 1 Men's League Pennant Sat Div 4 PINJARRA Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 1 YUNDERUP Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 2 PINJARRA Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 3 HALLS HEAD 1 Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 4 DUDLEY PARK GOLD Women's League Pennant Div 1 HALLS HEAD RED Women's League Pennant Div 2 HALLS HEAD BLUE Women's League Pennant Div 3 COMET BAY GREEN Women's League Pennant Div 4 North Midlands Bowling League LATHAM Men's League Pennant CARNAMAH Women's League Pennant South Central Arunga Bowling League KULIN Men's League Pennant NEWDEGATE Women's League Pennant South East Coastal Bowling League ESPERANCE WHITE Men's League Pennant ESPERANCE Women's League Pennant South Eastern Bowling League MERREDIN CIVIC Women's League Pennant CORRIGIN BLUE Men's League Pennant South West Bowling League BUNBURY Men's League Pennant Sat Div 1 HARVEY Men's League Pennant Sat Div 2 CAPEL Men's League Pennant Sat Div 3 EATON BLUE Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 1 HARVEY Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 2 EATON BLUE Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 3 EATON BLUE Men's League Pennant Midweek Div 4 BUSSELTON Women's League Pennant Div 1 COLLIE Women's League Pennant Div 2 Upper Great Southern Bowling League BROOKTON Women's League Pennant BROOKTON Men's League Pennant Div 1 WILLIAMS Men's League Pennant Div 2

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