Getting to Know our Members

The fourth award went to Barb Lorencs. Barb's positive support and encouragement of her team saw her rink record a convincing win of 21-10 over Mosman Park

The fifth award for the year went to Coral Smith. As well as playing her role within the team and putting down very good bowls of her own, Coral was positive and supportive, encouraging her teammates throughout the day. Round 8 award went to Wendy Flack for delivering excellent lead bowls enabling her team to build a head and win their rink.

Getting to Know Bruce

– The Eagle has landed

Having spent six weeks with Bruce Eagles and Richard Bone on their newbies training and development program we can all say that we found the whole experience hugely rewarding.

We were lucky to get on the course because it was in big demand and the mentors had to limit the numbers.

The course provided intense focus on motivation, physicality, technique, etiquette and psychology. It included knowledge that the average beginner would take years to absorb. Bruce and Richard shared personal gems which reflected on their own experience as highly successful bowlers.

Bruce openly shared many personal glimpses of his driven personality. Some of the qualities that make him such a formidable opponent

were ingrained in his early days as an A grade squash player. The gladiator style, one on one aggression, and tenacity are all self evident.

Bruce is an inclusive leader. He consults the members of his team in deciding the best approach during games. He leads by example and trains his mind and body to extreme lengths. His professional approach and dedication are admirable. Coming “second” is not in the Bruce vocabulary.

Although he presents as a seriously, serious dude, he can laugh at himself and engage in a bit of friendly banter – not afraid to drop his guard and allow a dig! We found him to be patient and encouraging, even when we put down some terribly bad bowls. Negativity of any kind is banned on his rink!

Bruce has so many championship wins to his credit, he could have his own honour board. As a top class player he would have received numerous enticements to join other clubs. Thankfully for us, Bruce is “Sorrento” down to his socks. There is no mistaking his deep loyalty and commitment to give back as much as he can to our Club.

Bruce promised to keep an eye on his proteges and has already spent many hours watching and mentoring us on the greens – what Bruce says, Bruce does - big on commitment and big on follow through.

It was indeed a privilege, to see and enjoy the more human and vulnerable side to this awesome bowling machine. Another great memory to cherish in our Sorrento journey.

– One of the lucky newbies