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30 – Toogoolawah Bowls Club Celebrates 75 Years

7 new classified section for clubs

30 club news

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Catch up on news from clubs across Queensland

27 DEVELOPMENT

32 Bramble bay’s 75TH

Micheal Sorrensen highlights the Secondary School Cup

Bramble Bay Bowling Club celebrates its 75th anniversary

28 UMPIRE

34 COACHING

Joan Brotherton focuses on the player position during measuring

Jacqui Hineman discusses what makes a team

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Nationals Para Singles gold medal winners, Serena Bonnell & Tony Bonnell.

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Bowls Queensland Patron: Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland

QUEENSLANDER MILESTONES 100 FOR NUGGET! Congratulations to Sean Ingham (Nugget) on playing his 100th game for Queensland in the Australian Sides event during the Nationals held in Perth last month.

From the President with BQ’s Peter Williamson

Our sides have returned home from the Nationals events played in Western Australia.

The Board wishes to pass on our sincere thanks to all players and officials who gave of their time and effort to represent Queensland. From all reports all sides are to be congratulated on the way they conducted themselves on and off the green. Results can be seen elsewhere in the magazine, from pages 8-16.

Sean Ingham ready to play his 100th game for Queensland

50 for chloe!

Chloe Stewart notched up her 50th game for Queensland in the Australian Sides during the Nationals.

Congratulations Chloe!

Chloe Stewart played her 50th game for Queensland

Barrie Lester retires from international circuit During the Nationals, Barrie Lester announced his retirement from international representation.

Barrie has 252 international appearances under his belt, and has won multiple medals for Australia.

Barrie Lester

BQ has endeavoured to be modest with fee increases and this coming year has stayed with national CPI. As has been said before, “we really need to keep this show on the road” continuing to accredit more umpires and coaches, so they may enhance our great game and ensure everyone plays by the rules and enjoys their time on the green.

BQ has notification that funding from the State Government through the Sport and Recreation Department has now been made available. Without support from the government, many events would not be available to bowlers in Queensland .

The State Champion of Club Championships held in Mackay at South Suburban Bowls Club was not to be missed. We thank the Board Chair Colin Meng and members of Souths Suburban for the use of their premises for this event.

Peter Williamson

All the best, Barrie!

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CEO REPORT with BQ’s Brett Wilkie BQ Come and Try Month – October Well done to all clubs that organised some form of “Come and Try” day during October. We had great feedback from many clubs who attracted good numbers to their Come and Try day(s).

Bowls Queensland still offers promotional material for clubs holding Come and Try days outside of October.

Contact BQ or visit our website: www.bowlsqld.org/get-involved/come-try-month/ if you would like more information.

The Nationals Congratulations to all QLD representative teams and players who competed in the Nationals on the way they conducted themselves. Queenslanders shared in much success over the carnival on the national stage, go the Maroons!!

Thank you to our team officials/coaches who supported our representative teams during their respective events.

Well done to host clubs Sorrento, Warwick and Joondalup in Perth together with Bowls Australia on a great Nationals series.

QLD Champion of Club Champions State Finals These events were held at the Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay following the writing of this column, well done to all medallists.

Thank you to Mackay Regional Council, Souths Leagues Club, Henselite, BioScapes Group, Key Solutions Group and Souths Suburban Bowls Club for their support of this event.

North vs South Challenge Congratulations to all selected with many first timers travelling to Mackay this year on October 28-29.

Thank you to Souths Suburban Bowls Club, ASCF (Australian Secure Capital Fund), Souths Leagues Club and White Lace Motor Inn for their support of this event.

UPCOMING EVENTS Well done to all teams that have qualified through their district and zones to the State Finals of the following events, I wish you all the best of luck in your bid to win a state title: QLD State Pennant Finals Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 November at Club Tweed Thank you to the Tweed Shire Council and Club Tweed for their support of this event.

QLD State 8-A-Side Finals Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 November To be held at Capalaba Sports Club.

Thank you to Capalaba Sports Club for its support of this event.

QLD State District Mixed Pairs Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 November To be held at Bargara Bowls Club.

Thank you to Sandhills Sports Club and Bargara Bowls Club for their support of this event.

BPL Monday 13 to Friday 17 November The BPL returns to Club Pine Rivers. Good luck to our QLD teams and competitors. Watch live each night from Tuesday to Friday on FoxSports and Kayo.

2024 Junior State Championships Sunday 7 to Friday 12 January, 2024 This event will be held at the Burnett and Across the Waves Bowls Clubs in Bundaberg. Entries are open and can be found on the BQ website at this link: www.bowlsqld.org/2024-juniorstate-championships-entry-forms Thank you to the Bundaberg Regional Council and Des Kemp for their support and assistance with this event.

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THE NATIONALS 2023 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SINGLES This year, The Nationals kicked off at Sorrento Bowls Club, north of Perth WA with the Australian Singles Champions of Champions.

The Australian Champions of Champions is the event which decides who is to be the 2023 Champ from the 2022 State winners.

This year, Queensland men were represented by Glen Pitts (Algester) and Queensland women by Julia Brownie (West Toowoomba).

Congratulations to Glen Pitts for winning bronze in the Australian Champion of Champion Singles. Glen was on the hunt for gold right up until the last round and fell only two shots short of winning silver. Julia Brownie finished fifth in the women’s event with only margin keeping her out of the medals.

Medal tally for Queensland Bronze Men’s Singles: Glen Pitts (Algester)

Australian Singles Men’s Bronze Glen Pitts

WOMEN TRIUMPH AT QLD VS TAS TEST Every two years Queensland and Tasmania do battle in a test series with two tests prior to the start of the Sides and the third test during the main Australian Sides event.

Queensland women won all three tests to secure their shield: Test 1: 80-43; Test 2: 70-36; Test 3: 70-46. The Tasmanian men won the first two tests to claim the shield, but Queensland bounced back to win their test during the main event. Test 1: 47-61; Test 2: 47-54; Test 3: 67-49.

Congratulations to Lynsey Clarke and Barrie Lester who were awarded the players of the series.

Players of the series Lynsey Clarke & Barrie Lester

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Back L-R: Gail Crompton (sub), Pamela Rowe, Chloe Stewart, Emma Spicer, Kira Bourke, Manager Chrissy Pavlov, Candice Ayton & Coach Jacqui Hineman. Front L-R: Kelsey Cottrell, Bolivia Millerick, Lynsey Clarke, Julia Brownie, Amy Evans & Wendy Wilson. Absent: Julie Keegan

Qld MEN take silver at sides

Back L-R: Nev Jenkins, Gary Costigan, Nic Gosley, Matt Lucas, Wayne Turley, Sean Baker, Nathan Rice, Sean Ingham. Middle: Scott DeJongh Fitzpatrick. Front L-R: Brett Wilkie, Barrie Lester, Aron Sherriff, Nick Cahill & Kane Nelson

As the reigning champions of the Australian Sides, we all had the Queensland men locked in as pre-tournament favourites for this year. However, the men couldn’t defend their title and fell agonisingly short in their final round to NSW, claiming silver with six wins out of seven games.

Queensland women were leading the tournament going into the last round until NSW jumped them at the start and, although they fought hard, they lost by the barest of margins. This relegated them to third overall, with Victoria taking gold and NSW the silver.

Queensland’s Candice Ayton, Pam Rowe, Bolivia Millerick and Kelsey Cottrell won the best rink, after winning all games with a margin of 85.

Players of the series Kelsey Cottrell & Kane Nelson

Congratulations to Sean Ingham who played his 100th game and Chloe Stewart who notched up her 50th game for Queensland during the tournament (see page 5), and also to Julia Brownie and Candice Ayton who made their debut for the Queensland Open Team. Congratulations to Kelsey Cottrell and Kane Nelson who were named the Players of the Series.

Medal tally for Queensland Silver Men’s Sides: Queensland

Australian Sides Women’s Best Performed Rink: Pam Rowe, Candice Ayton, Kelsey Cottrell & Bolivia Millerick

Back L-R: Manager Chrissy Pavlov, Pamela Rowe, Kira Bourke, Emma Spicer, Wendy Wilson, Chloe Stewart & Kelsey Cottrell,.

Front L-R: Coach Jacqui Hineman, Julie Keegan, Lynsey Clarke, Amy Evans, Candice Ayton, Julia Brownie & Bolivia Millerick Queensland Bowler November 2023 9

SENIOR SIDES The Queensland men took out the Australian Senior Sides Trophy after being undefeated at the Joondalup Bowling Club in Perth WA. After a good start to the event defeating ACT and NSW on day 1, they got the better of defending Champions Victoria in round 3. The afternoon proved to be much harder against the home State of Western Best Performed Rink L-R John Finlayson, Ray Kurtz, Bill Australia with the game going down to the wire, the Cornehls and Scott Chamberlain Queenslanders sneaking a draw after being down to keep them as the only undefeated team.

After a tidy win versus South Australia in round 5 they were challenged again in the afternoon game, this time by Tasmania. After being 16 shots down, the Queenslanders clawed their way back to within 1 shot before the margin blew out again to 10. In a magnificent team effort, the Queenslanders scored 13 unanswered shots to lead by 3 going into the last end. Keeping it tight, the Queenslanders snuck home by 2 in an epic battle.

Back L-R: Scott Chamberlain, John Finlayson, Manager Gary Costigan, Alan Howard, Ray Kurtz, Scott Franklin & Keith Whalley. Front L-R: Greg Rolls, Bill Cornehls, Max Jaffray, Nev Jenkins, Jim Wise & Phil Jordan

Qld players of the series Brenda Thompson & John Finlayson

A final round victory against NT clinched the title for the Queenslanders, undefeated for the tournament in what was a great team performance. Well done to Bill Cornehls, Ray Kurtz, Scott Chamberlain and John Finlayson for being the best performed rink of the men’s tournament and the only one undefeated, closely followed by Keith Whalley, Jim Wise, Alan Howard and Greg Rolls in second with six wins.

The women’s team had some great battles with a couple of close games not quite falling their way. They ended up with four wins out of seven to finish fifth on the ladder.

Congratulations to John Finlayson and Brenda Thompson for being awarded the QLD Players of the Series. Thank you to QLD Team Managers Gary Costigan and Linda Morish.

Medal tally for Queensland Gold Men’s Senior Sides: Queensland 10 Queensland Bowler November 2023

Back L-R: Manager Linda Morish, Joan Tennant, Sue Brady, Francis Craig, Adele Pershouse & Tracy Foster. Front L-R: Karen Goldsworthy, Cheryl Heaps, Maria Rigby, Gail Crompton, Debbie Logan, Terry McAlary & Brenda Thompson

PARA NATIONALS Congratulations to Serena and Tony Bonnell on winning gold in their respective Singles events at the Australian Para Nationals.

After winning gold in the Women’s Open Pairs (last year they won silver) teammates Serena Bonnell and Louise Hoskins went head-tohead in the Women’s Open Singles Final with Serena sneaking over the line to win 16-15. Tony Bonnell then defeated Greg Toy from Victoria to win gold in the B5/6 Men’s Singles 21-15.

Queensland claimed the Overall Best Performed State and Serena Bonnell was also awarded Player of The Championships.

Thank you to QLD Team Managers/Coaches Alan Thorp, Dennis O’Toole and carers who assisted our team, also to all the volunteers at the Warwick Bowling Club in Perth.

Medal tally for Queensland Gold Women’s Singles: Serena Bonnell (Broadbeach) Silver Women’s Singles: Louise Hoskins (South Johnstone) Gold Men’s Singles B5/6: Tony Bonnell (Brighton) Gold Women’s Open Pairs: Louise Hoskins & Serena Bonnell

Australian Para Nationals Best Performed Team Back L-R: Manager/Coach Dennis O’Toole, Brett Sellars, Wesley Brown, Louise Hoskins, Bernie Wolland, Clive Williams, Tony Bonnell, Serena Bonnell & Manager/Coach Alan Thorp.

Front L-R: Annette Goldsworthy, Cheryl Lindfield & Cooper Whitestyles

Queensland players of the series Serena Bonnell & Tony Bonnell

Women’s Singles Gold winner & Player of The Championships Serena Bonnell

Men’s Singles Gold winner Tony Bonnell

Women’s Open Pairs Gold Louise Hoskins & Serena Bonnell November 2023 Queensland Bowler 11

AUSTRALIAN UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Running in tandem with the Champ of Champs at the same venue and dates, the Under 18 Championships highlighted our upcoming stars, with Queensland being represented with a feast of talented boys and girls competing in the four disciplines: Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours.

Girls’ Singles: Stella Palmer won gold in the U18 Girls Singles after defeating Tasmania’s Chloe Collins 21-16 in the final. This is the third Australian U18 gold medal for Stella after winning the Pairs and Fours in last year’s event.

U18 State Representatives Back L-R: Manager Chrissy Pavlov, Hayden Oster, Sam Collier, Todd Brain, Jack Chirgwin, Riley Gerick & Manager Brad Harris. Front L-R: Corinne Stallan, Holly Anderson, Sophie Allan, Stella Palmer & Lacey Gerick

Boys’ Singles: Riley Gerick won gold in the U18 Boys Singles after defeating Western Australia’s Callum Alberti 21-19 in the final. It’s been quite the golden year for the 16-year-old, who also clinched the boy’s title at the Australian Open in June.

U18 Girls’ Singles Gold Stella Palmer

U18 Boys’ Singles Gold Riley Gerick

Girls’ Triples: Well done to our QLD U18 Girls Triples Lacey Gerick, Holly Anderson and Corinne Stallan who won bronze after defeating the WA/ACT Composite team 28-7 in their play off.

Girls’ Fours: Lacey Gerick, Corinne Stallan, Holly Anderson and Sophie Allan won silver in the U18 Girls Fours, after NSW claimed the gold 20-7.

Congratulations to Corinne Stallan and Riley Gerick for being awarded the players of the series for the QLD U18 Team.

All our competing juniors should be commended on their performances and the way they committed themselves. The future of bowls in Queensland is bright!

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Girls’ Triples Bronze L-R: Lacey Gerick, Corinne Stallan & Holly Anderson

Girls’ Fours Silver L-R: Lacey Gerick, Corinne Stallan, Holly Anderson & Sophie Allan

Medal tally for Queensland Gold Girls’ Singles: Stella Palmer (Roma) Gold Boys’ Singles: Riley Gerick (Belmont Services) Silver Girls’ Fours: Lacey Gerick (Kawana), Corinne Stallan (Cooktown), Holly Anderson (Cunnamulla) and Sophie Allan (Helensvale) Bronze Girls’ Triples: Lacey Gerick (Kawana), Holly Anderson (Cunnamulla) and Corinne Stallan (Cooktown) Photos: Brett Wilkie

Players of the series for Queensland Corinne Stallan & Riley Gerick

jUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP FROM ALGESTER SPORTS CLUB UP FOR GRABS! Will you be under the age of 18 before February 1, 2025? Do you live outside of the SE QLD corner?

If so, this could be for you!

Algester Sports Club is awarding a Scholarship of $2,000 towards a junior player’s travel and accommodation costs to attend the 2025 State Junior Championships.

Henselite has kindly donated a new set of bowls, bowls bag, playing shirt and cap to the winner.

The winner will also receive one-on-one coaching by current emerging Jackaroo Cohen Litfin.

The award will be presented to the scholarship winner at the 2024 Junior State Championships.

The scholarship is open to all junior bowlers under the age of 18 before February 1, 2025 and nominations close on November 30, 2023.

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AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The climax event of the Nationals, the Australian Championships played out from 17-20 October at Joondalup Bowling Club in Perth.

Featuring Triples, Pairs, Fours and Singles, the crème de la crème of Queensland took to the greens with one thing on their mind: to bring home the silverware.

TRIPLES AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Men’s Triples Gold: Roger Stevens, Peter Brown & Dean Drummond

Women’s Triples Bronze: Laura Schultz, Gail Crompton & Wendy Wilson

The men’s triples event saw Queenslanders Roger Stevens, Dean Drummond and Peter Brown taking home the gold after an undefeated day out west.

They would face off in a pulsating final against Victoria’s Joshua Cartwright, Brent Reiner and David Cartwright that would see the northern squad hold on for an epic 14-13 win.

Stevens, Drummond and Brown enjoyed a brilliant sectional phase, winning all three contests with a healthy shot difference of 26 with their closest victory being a five-shot salutation over the ACT. In the women, 2020 conquerors Kate Matthews, Genevieve Delves and Natasha Van Eldik enjoyed a mighty day, going undefeated in their run to the title and winning gold.

South Australia claimed the silver, while Lauren Schultz, Gail Crompton and Wendy Wilson took home the bronze for Queensland with a 20-9 win over Tasmania.

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PAIRS AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Three pairs events were run and won at the 2023 Australian Championships as part of the 2023 Nationals on Wednesday, October 19 as Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania took home the women’s, men’s and mixed disciplines respectively.

In one of the most star-studded fields of the week, Queensland’s Claire Turley and Lynsey Clarke overcame South Australia’s Cath Greenslade and Jodi Kotz in a tight final.

A rampant Turley and Clarke got out to a 12-6 lead with just three ends to play, before South Australia tightened the screws to apply the pressure.

However, it was to no avail, as the Queenslanders took home the gold with a 12-10 win.

Women’s Pairs Gold: Claire Turley & Lynsey Clarke

FOURS AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS It was a silver for the Queensland men in the fours.

The New South Welshmen conquered the men’s competition thanks to a 12-7 victory over Queensland’s Thomas Blaszczyk, Stephen Hayden, Jacob Nelson and Kane Nelson in the final, with Queensland taking home the silver and NSW the gold.

Queenslanders didn’t place in either of the singles events, but we look forward to next year’s Australian Championships!

Men’s Fours Silver L-R: Thomas Blaszczyk, Steve Hayden, Jacob Nelson & Kane Nelson

Thanks to Bowls Australia, all volunteers, Bowls Queensland staff, coaches and managers. A big thank you also goes to host clubs for the Nationals: Sorrento, Warwick and Joondalup Bowling Clubs.

Photos: Bowls Australia

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THE NATIONALS PARTICIPANTS AND MEDAL WINNERS AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS OF CHAMPIONS

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Queenslanders: • •

Julia Brownie Glen Pitts (Bronze)

AUSTRALIAN U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS Queenslanders: •

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Stella Palmer (Gold) Sophie Allan (Silver), Lacey Gerick (Silver & Bronze), Holly Anderson (Silver & Bronze), Corinne Stallan (Silver & Bronze) Riley Gerick (Gold), Jack Chirgwin, Todd Brain, Sam Collier, Hayden Leslie

AUSTRALIAN PARA NATIONALS

AUSTRALIAN SIDES CHAMPIONSHIPS Queenslanders: •

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Queenslanders: • • •

Serena Bonnell (Gold x 2), Louise Hoskins (Gold & Silver), Annette Goldsworthy, Cheryl Lindfield Tony Bonnell (Gold), Bernie Wolland, Brett Sellars, Clive Williams, Cooper Whitestyles, Wesley Brown Overall Best Performed Team (Gold)

Queenslanders: •

Queenslanders: Brenda Thompson, Terry McAlary, Gail Crompton, Sue Brady, Joan Tennent, Adele Pershouse, Tracy Foster, Maria Rigby, Cheryl Heaps, Frances Craig, Debbie Logan, Karen Goldsworthy

Pamela Rowe, Kira Bourke, Emma Spicer, Wendy Wilson, Chloe Stewart, Kelsey Cottrell, Julie Keegan, Lynsey Clarke, Amy Evans, Candice Ayton, Julia Brownie, Bolivia Millerick. Subs: Gail Crompton & Karen Goldsworthy Silver: Nev Jenkins, Gary Costigan, Nic Gosley, Matt Lucas, Wayne Turley, Sean Baker, Nathan Rice, Sean Ingham, Scott DeJongh Fitzpatrick, Brett Wilkie, Barrie Lester, Aron Sherriff, Nick Cahill, Kane Nelson

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

AUSTRALIAN SENIOR SIDES CHAMPIONSHIPS •

Gold: Phil Jordan, Max Jaffray, Neville Jenkins, Scott Franklin, Keith Whalley, Jim Wise, Alan Howard, Greg Rolls, Bill Cornehls, Ray Kurtz, Scott Chamberlain, John Finlayson

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Katelyn Inch, Claire Turley (Gold), Lynsey Clarke (Gold), Lauren Schultz (Bronze), Gail Crompton (Bronze), Wendy Wilson (Bronze), Bolivia Millerick, Cheryl Heaps, Karen Goldsworthy Kurt Brown, Tyler Pettigrew, Jake Rynne, Peter Stevens (Gold), Dean Drummond (Gold), Peter Brown (Gold), Thomas Blaszczyk (Gold), Stephen Hayden (Gold), Jacob Nelson (Gold), Kane Nelson (Gold)

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Representing Australia in the 9th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships Back L-R: Michael Barca, David Ravlich, Stephen Nolan, Paul Williams & Brian Lockyer. Front L-R: Anne Jeavons, Natasha Hogan, Amanda Care, Janet Hogan (Gladstone BC), Kate Leese & Robyn Larkin

The 9th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships was held in September at Colinton Bowling Club, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Countries represented were: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and, for the first time, India.

The Australian team arrived two days before competition for two practice days. Our first practice was a real eye opener. The very slow greens and jet lag affected everyone. However, after two days of practice, some players were able to adapt and others continued to improve throughout the competition.

MEDAL TALLY Men’s Singles Bronze Australia - David Ravlich (WA) David Ravlich from WA won his section being unbeaten, but the format meant he had to play the runner-up in the other section in the semi-final, and unfortunately lost to the overall winner from New Zealand. David then played off and won Bronze. In the whole competition he only lost one game, so well done, David.

Women’s Triples Silver Medal Winners L-R: Robyn Larkin, Janet Hogan & Kate Leese

Women’s Triples Silver Australia - Robyn Larkin VIC, Janet Hogan QLD, Kate Leese WA These ladies came home quick and fast as the games progressed and again weren’t far off gold, but came home with the silver medal. Well done ladies.

In the other disciplines, Australia finished out of medal contention. All games were competitive and sometimes a little bit of luck would have helped but it wasn’t to be.

It was a great experience, and we now look forward to the 10th Championship in four years’ time, which could be held on the Gold Coast.

Men’s Singles Medal Winners L-R: Scotland’s Alistair McIntosh (silver), New Zealand’s Adam Baillie (gold) & Australia’s David Ravlich (bronze)

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Winners Women’s Fours Gold North Mackay L-R: Christine Hall, Nuggy Pratt, Marie Bragg & Michelle Stockton

FOURS: North Mackay and Red Hill win 2023 State Champion of Club Champion Fours GOLD The 2023 State Champion of Club Champions held October 21 to 26 at Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay started with fours teams firing the first shots over two days of play.

By the end of the first day, locals North Mackay were in the lead in section 1 of the women’s event after two good wins against Kallangur and Roma.

Suburban from Townsville led the charge in section 2, also with two wins.

Silver Suburban Townsville L-R: Wendy Jones, Dealia Walsh (sub), Leanne Shears & Kate Leverton

In the men’s event, Pialba and Broadbeach led their sections with both teams being undefeated going into the third round on day two, which was followed by the final.

Congratulations to North Mackay’s Marie Bragg, Christine Hall, Michele Stockton and Nuggy Pratt who defeated Suburban Townsville’s Kate Leverton, Lee Shears, Dealia Walsh (sub) and Wendy Jones 31-8 to win the women’s title.

Congratulations to Red Hill’s Troy Lorimer, Steve Hayden, Greg Rolls and Ben Walsh who won the men’s event after

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Bronze Tansey L-R: Dianne Reed, Aymee Bellert, Beck Payne & Cheryl Lorkin

North Toowoomba - Downs District

The Summit - Southern Downs District

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS!

Winners Men’s Fours Gold Red Hill L-R: Greg Rolls, Troy Lorimer, Steve Hayden & Ben Walsh

defeating Broadbeach’s Mitchell Mears, Bradley Lawson, Jarryd Davies and Nick Cahill 23-8 in the gold medal match.

Well done to Suburban Townsville and Broadbeach on reaching the finals and taking home silver.

The Tansey combination of Cheryl Lorkin, Beck Payne, Aymee Bellert and Dianne Reed won the battle for bronze in the women’s event 21-17 over West Toowoomba’s Denise Parkinson, Heather Brownie, Marlene Hannant and Julia Brownie.

Silver Broadbeach L-R: Nick Cahill, Bradley Lawson, Mitchell Mears & Jarryd Davies

North Toowoomba’s Andrew Batterham, Mark Algate, Steven MacNamee and Hayden Vogler took out Bronze in the men’s event 20-13 over Pialba’s Brody Carter, Brendan Wrice, Mark Armstrong and Nic Gosley.

Thank you to event sponsors: Mackay Regional Council, BIOScapes Group, Souths Leagues Club Mackay and Key Solutions Group.

Bronze North Toowoomba L-R: Mark Algate, Hayden Vogler, Andrew Batterham & Steve McNamee

Red Hill - Brisbane District

Pialba - Fraser Coast District

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Souths Suburban - Mackay District

Cleveland - Gateway District

West Toowoomba - Downs District

Roma - Maranoa/Warrego District

Kallangur - Moreton Bay District

Tansey - Burnett District

Gladstone - Port Curtis District

North Mackay - Mackay District

Suburban - North QLD District

Fourth Women’s Fours West Toowoomba L-R: Marlene Hannant, Heather Brownie, Julia Brownie & Denise Parkinson

Fourth Men’s Fours Pialba L-R: Mark Armstrong, Brendan Wrice, Nic Gosley & Brody Carter

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Winners Women’s Pairs Gold Club Tweed L-R: Lynsey Clarke & Claire Turley

PAIRS: Pialba and Club Tweed win Champion of Champion Pairs GOLD Back-to-Back The pairs event was headlined by Pialba’s Mark Armstrong and Nic Gosley and Club Tweed’s Claire Turley and Lynsey Clarke, who were back at the championships trying to defend their 2022 titles. And defend their titles they did, with both teams achieving a rare feat of winning “back-to-back” pairs titles. Not many players win this title twice, let alone two years in a row.

Turley and Clarke are fresh off winning the Australian Pairs Championship last month in Perth and proved to be a formidable combination.

Both defending combos led their respective sections after two wins by the end of day one. The Pialba pair snuck home in a see-sawing battle with Airlie Beach’s Harry Quod and Armando Isgro by two shots in the afternoon game, while Club Tweed defeated Hamilton’s Jane Bush and Emma Spicer to be the only team unbeaten in their section.

Section 2 of the men’s event left two teams undefeated after day one. Algester’s Martin Carloss (sub) and Glen Pitts along with Club Kawana’s Geoff Harrison and Kurt Brown were ready to do battle in the third and final round on day two to determine the section winner, which was Club Kawana. Algester staged a remarkable comeback from 9-20 down against Belmont Services’ Jacob and Kane Nelson to win 21-20 in round 1.

Belmont Services - Gateway District

Silver Bargara L-R: BQ’s Kerry Green, Adele Pershouse, Sandra Burgess & Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson

Bronze Maryborough L-R: BQ’s Kerry Green, Leanne Gundry, Christine Murdoch & Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson

Algester - Cunningham District

Roma - Maranoa - Warrego District Queensland Bowler November 2022 21

Winners Men’s Pairs Gold Pialba L-R: Nic Gosley & Mark Armstrong

Sandra Burgess and Adele Pershouse from Bargara led in the women’s section 2 and were the only undefeated team leading into the third and final round on day two.

Silver Club Kawana L-R: BQ’s Kerry Green, Kurt Brown, Geoff Harrison & Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson

Pialba’s Armstrong and Gosley defeated Club Kawana’s Geoff Harrison and Kurt Brown 21-13 in the men’s gold medal match. Both teams traded the lead up until 12-all after 13 ends, Pialba then won the next five ends and only lost one more end for the match to win by 8 shots.

Turley and Clarke defeated Bargara’s Sandra Burgess and Adele Pershouse 23-18 to win the women’s title. The Club Tweed pair went out to an 11-0 lead at the start with Bargara holding their own for the rest of the game but unable to peg them back. Well done to Club Kawana and Bargara on reaching the finals and taking home silver.

Algester’s Martin Carloss and Glen Pitts took out bronze in the men’s event 22-19 over Airlie Beach’s Harry Quod and Armando Isgro in an extra end thriller. Maryborough’s Bronze Algester L-R: BQ’s Kerry Green, Martin Carloss Christine Murdoch and Leanne Gundry won the battle for (sub), Glen Pitts & Mackay Regional Council Mayor bronze in the women’s event 20-15 over Algester’s Teresa Greg Williamson Smedley & Marivic Hamilton-Sparkes.

Club Kawana - Sunshine Coast District 22 Queensland Bowler November 2023

Pialba - Fraser Coast District

Rockhampton - Central QLD District

Airlie Beach - Mackay District

Leichhardt & Mt Isa - North West QLD District

Club Tweed - Gold Coast Tweed District

Algester - Cunningham District

Taroom - Condamine District

Hamilton - Brisbane District

Maryborough - Fraser Coast District

Bargara - Bundaberg District

Noorla - North QLD District

Thank you to event sponsors: Mackay Regional Council, BIOScapes Group, Souths Leagues Club Mackay and Key Solutions Group.

Fourth Women’s Pairs Algester L-R: BQ’s Kerry Green, Marivic HamiltonSparkes, Teresa Smedley & Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson

Fourth Men’s Pairs Airlie Beach L-R: BQ’s Kerry Green, Armando Isgro, Harry Quod & Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson Queensland Bowler November 2023 23

SINGLES: Chloe Stewart & Jacob Nelson win Champion of Champion Singles GOLD! Club Tweed’s Chloe Stewart and Belmont Services’ Jacob Nelson won the blue-ribbon QLD State Champion of Champion Singles.

With the State’s top bowlers vying for the prestigious title of Singles Champion, it was always going to be a top-class final. In the women’s Singles, Stewart defeated Nicole Williams from Boonooroo Sandy Straits 25-18 in the gold medal play-off. Williams took an early lead of 6-4 until Stewart started to make her move, scoring four shots on one end to take the lead 8-6. Stewart then maintained a small break to lead 20-15 with Williams fighting gallantly to keep in touch, but Stewart surged ahead and won her third State Champion of Champion Singles title after winning in 2019 and 2020.

In the men’s final match, Jacob Nelson overcame Pialba’s Nic Gosley 25-22 to win his first State Champion of Champion event.

Nelson looked to be cruising at 14-4 and then again at 18-9 up until Gosley staged a Winners Singles Gold L-R: Jacob Nelson (Belmont remarkable comeback to reduce the margin to Services) & Chloe Stewart (Club Tweed) one shot and trail 21-20. The pair traded blows for the next few ends with Nelson leading 23-22 before finishing off the stronger to win by three shots.

Stewart and Nelson now advance to the 2024 Australian Champion of Champion Singles play-offs, with the winners from that event advancing to the World Champion of Champions the following year.

Well done to Nicole Williams and Nic Gosley on reaching the finals and taking home silver. Gosley achieved a rare feat of making the State Finals in Singles, Pairs and Fours in this year’s Champion of Champions, winning gold in the Pairs and fourth in the Fours.

Vicki Cameron from North Ipswich took out bronze in the Women’s event 25-15 over Noorla’s Carmen Mugica. Mt Isa’s Duane Cahill won the battle for Bronze in the Men’s event 25-23 in a tight tussle with 2022 Champion Glen Pitts from Algester.

Thank you to Souths Suburban Bowls Club and their volunteers/staff for hosting another great event. Also, thanks to the BQ Match Committee, umpires, selectors and staff for their contribution to the event, the Bowls Gold Coast Tweed Media Team for live streaming and to Paula Dever and Linda Morish for taking photos.

Silver Boonooroo: Nicole Williams 24 Queensland Bowler November 2023

Silver Pialba: Nic Gosley

Bronze North Ipswich: Vicki Cameron

Bronze Mt Isa: Duane Cahill

Women’s Singles medal winners with Councillor Belinda Hassan from Mackay Regional Council (far left) are L-R: Chloe Stewart (gold), Nicole Williams (silver), Vicki Cameron (bronze) & Carmen Mugica (fourth)

Men’s Singles medal winners with Councillor Belinda Hassan from Mackay Regional Council (far left) are L-R: Jacob Nelson (gold), Nic Gosley (silver), Duane Cahill (bronze) & Glen Pitts (fourth)

Thank you to event sponsors: Mackay Regional Council, Henselite, Souths Leagues Club Mackay and Key Solutions Group.

Choice of Champions

GROUP WINNERS

Chloe Stewart Club Tweed

Vicki Cameron North Ipswich

Valmai Bradshaw Taroom

Nicole Williams Boonooroo

Adele Pershouse Bargara

Robyn Devereux Souths Suburban

Carmen Mugica Noorla

Jacob Nelson Belmont Services

Glen Pitts Algester

John Hammond Jnr Roma

Robert Briglia Tewantin Noosa

Nic Gosley Pialba

Trent Smalley Boyne Tannum

Peter Blackburn Souths Suburban

Duane Cahill Mount Isa

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An update on Food Safety Requirements In Queensland, every bowls club that sells meals or unpackaged food under a food business licence is required to have an accessible food safety supervisor (FSS). The responsibility of the FSS is to ensure the safe handling of food within the club. This is achieved by providing guidance to the staff, continuously reviewing and updating club procedures, and conducting inspections of both food handling operations and the premises.

When potential hazards are identified, it becomes the duty of the FSS to oversee the management of risks and proactively address or rectify any issues. It is imperative for the club to ensure that the FSS is capable of fulfilling these responsibilities.

Moreover, the FSS is anticipated to actively participate in the dayto-day operations of the food business and must be reasonably accessible to both food handlers and the relevant local Council.

New Requirements A new regulation, effective December 2023, mandates that FSS qualifications must be obtained within the last five years,

introducing an expiry date where none existed before. Notably, the FSS doesn’t have to be present during shifts but must be reachable.

To avoid situations where the FSS is not reachable, it is advisable for clubs to appoint both a primary and a secondary FSS. The increased requirements for food handler training are also a recent development. Anyone handling food must undergo food safety training. Accreditation is not mandatory but strongly recommended. A food handler is any individual engaged in various food-related tasks within a club, including making, cooking, preparing, serving, packing, displaying, and storing food.

Ensuring the ongoing competence of food handlers is crucial, and although there’s no specific timeframe or refresher period stipulated, it is recommended to incorporate regular refresher training sessions throughout the year as a best practice. In the event of inspections and audits by local council, clubs might be required to furnish evidence of employee training, such as certificates and training records.

Proposed Training Options For food handlers at your club, it is recommended that they undertake the basic food safety unit “Use hygienic practices for food safety”.

However, there are also other free online training programs endorsed by enforcement agencies available.

Alternatively, if your club’s induction/onboarding process already includes food safety training, that suffices. The food handler training should encompass specific skills and knowledge, including: •

Understanding of safe food handling;

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Strategies for preventing food contamination;

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Procedures for sanitation and cleaning; and

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Guidelines on personal hygiene.

If you have any questions about the food safety requirements for your club, then please feel free to contact me, Matt Bradford, at 07 3224 0353.

Development with Micheal Sorrensen

Who will challenge James Nash High School?

Here is a challenge to all schools...

Bowls Queensland runs the best high school program in Australia: The Secondary Schools Cup. All secondary schools are invited to play for the State Title, which, for the past three years, has been owned by James Nash High School. Who can take this esteemed title from them?

The State Junior Championships will be played in Bundaberg in January, where we will be asking for expressions of interest from our current eligible juniors who would like to compete in this competition.

This school-based competition requires a school to nominate teams of two players. This is an open competition (two girls, two boys or one boy and one girl). Each team is allowed only one registered member per team, and there must be at least one non-bowler per team. This also allows for two non-bowlers.

The format is 3-bowl pairs played over nine ends. Districts that nominate more than one school within their boundaries will be required to play off, along the lines of Champion of Champions.

2023 Secondary Schools Cup L-R: Winners Slater Mason & Riley Gerick (James Nash High School) with runners-up Noah McCandless & Thomas Brehmer (Stretton State College)

We have 20 districts within the state and we are looking to have a representative from each of these districts. The State Final has previously be hosted by Club Pine Rivers, with Bowls Queensland providing the travelling teams with transport and accommodation.

Nomination forms, and a forum to explain more about the Secondary Schools Cup will be provided at the State Junior Championships. Myself (Micheal Sorrensen) and David Barnes will be available for questions during the championships. David and I are the two Queensland Club Support Managers and work with Bowls Queensland to make this the best school competition in Australia.

Now, who’s got what it takes to challenge James Nash High School??

Contact your CSMs David Barnes at 0429 442 818 and dbarnes@bowls.com.au or Micheal Sorrensen at 0447 507 040 Anton-Brown_Magazine-Ad_Quarter-Page-FINAL.pdf 5 29/08/2023 3:06:50 PM or msorrensen@bowls.com.au

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Umpire with Joan Brotherton Position of Players All district and group play-offs will now have been completed and we are all looking forward to the State Finals which will be played during this month. Best wishes to all who have reached the finals and I look forward to meeting you all when I attend to assist with the umpiring.

This month, as I have had many calls regarding the position of players, I will go through some of following laws that relate to the various situations and also quote some of the information from the Officiating Manual which I hope will be of assistance to you all.

Position of Players: This is covered in Section 1.3 – Possession of the Rink commencing on page 26 of the law book.

Law 12 – Position of players: 12.1 - In relation to the rink of play: • 12.1.1 - Players at the mat end of the rink who are not delivering a bowl must stand at least 1 metre behind the mat.

• 12.1.2 – Players at the head end of the rink and who are not controlling play must stand: • 12.1.2.1 – behind the jack if they are members of the team which is in possession of the rink.

• 12.1.2.2 – behind the jack and away from the head if they are members of the team which is not in possession of the rink.

• 12.1.2.3 – on the surrounds of the green if the jack is in the ditch; or • 12.1.2.4 - well clear of the head if it is not possible to stand on the surrounds.

• 12.1.3 – As soon as a bowl is delivered, a player who is controlling play from a position that is either level with or in front of the jack, must take their position as described in Law 12.1.2.

• 12.1.4 – If a player does not meet the terms of this law, Law 13 will apply.

12.2 – In relation to a neighbouring rink: • 12.2.1 – A player must not go into a neighbouring rink where play is in progress.

• 12.2.2 – A player must neither go into nor walk along a neighbouring rink, even if it is not being used, while an opponent is about to deliver or is actually delivering a bowl.

• 12.2.3 – If the rink of play is an outside rink (see law 49.6), a player must neither go into nor walk along the section of green that lies between the outside side boundary of the rink and the side ditch while an opponent is about to deliver or is actually delivering a bowl.

• 12.2.4 – If a player does not meet the terms of this law, Law 13 will apply.

Another situation that has become an issue, is where to stand when the players call an umpire to measure any disputed shot or shots – Law 43.2.2 and this is also covered in the Officiating Manual – page 47.

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When called and before starting any measure, check

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Law 12.1.1 Players at the mat end of the rink, who are not delivering a bowl must stand at least 1 metre behind the mat. The photo shows the lead on the mat ready to bowl her bowl and the three members of the team are positioned at least 1 metre behind.

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with both teams what is required and exactly which bowls are in question and need to be measured.

Take a few seconds to access the situation.

Will any of the bowls need wedging.

Ask for the bowls not in question to be removed from the head.

Ask players to stand clear of the measure.

The measurer or umpire should be the only person in the head.

Position of Markers: This is covered in the Officiating Manual commencing on page 19 and also Law 42.2.5.

The start of each end: A good marker will maintain the same routine at the start of each end. This includes carrying out the following four tasks at the start of each end: 1. Taking up a position between the two metre mark and the front ditch.

2. Making sure the mat has been positioned correctly on the centre line.

3. Making sure the player has delivered the jack to the legal length and placing it on the centre line.

4. Centering a jack that comes to rest between the 2m mark and the front ditch at the two metre mark as described under Law 9.2.

Law 12.1.2 Players at the head end of the rink and who are not controlling play must stand: Law12.1.2.1 Behind the jack if they are members of the team which is in possession of the rink and the photo shows the 2 players on the left are behind the jack.

Law 12.1.2.2 Behind the jack and away from the head if they are members of the team which is not in possession of the rink and the photo shows the 2 players on the right are well behind the jack and away from the head.

After the jack and mat have been positioned: • The ideal position to stand is approximately two metres to the rear and one metre to the side of the jack.

• A player’s view of the rink boundary pegs, and centre line is not obstructed.

• The head can be viewed clearly, and the marker is in a position to react to anything that happens in the head.

• There are occasions when the Marker may need to adjust their positioning: • If the jack has been moved, the marker will need to move to maintain a position of two meters to the rear and one metre to the side of the jack.

• If the marker’s position casts a shadow over the head, move to the opposite side of the jack or slightly further towards the back ditch.

• Once a drive has been delivered, move slightly forward of the head.

Law 43.2.2 Where to stand when the players call an umpire to measure.

The above covers many situations that do occur on the green and The photo shows the umpire beginning I hope that it is of value to you when playing your game. There are to measure the two shots (blue and many other laws that cover similar situations and, I recommend brown bowl) and the member of the that, if you are having problems to please read your law book and the team is standing clear of the measure. manual to check on the correct procedures.

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WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? Celebrating 75 Years at Toogoolawah BC

The Toogoolawah Bowls Club Inc held its 75th birthday with a day of two games of two-bowl-triples in lovely weather and in the company of many friends.

At lunch we were presented with a plaque by Bowls Queensland’s Kerry Green to commemorate the day.

Kerry was accompanied by Greg Flynn and Denis Kirkman from BQ and we were lucky enough to have Graham Lewis, President of Cunningham District with us as well. President Keith McWhirter read out the history of the club which had been compiled by Neville Denman, age 94, a long standing member of the club.

Our Mayor Graeme Lehmann dropped by to join in during his busy day and a wonderful plaque from our state member Deb Frecklington rounded out our day.

With only 16 members at this point, we must sincerely thank all our volunteers as, without them, we couldn’t hold events such as this. We may be small, but you can bet that we all punch well above our weight.

Contributed by Keith McWhirter

L-R: Vice President Gerrit Winkeler, President Cunningham District Graham Lewis & President Keith McWhirter 30 Queensland Bowler November 2023

L-R: Vice President Gerrit Winkeler, President Keith McWhirter accepting the 75th Anniversary plaque from BQ Vice President Kerry Green, BQ’s Denis Kirkman & BQ Director of Finance Greg Flynn

Friendship and Charity Day at Pine Rivers

The Pine Rivers Ladies Bowls Club recently held its annual Friendship and Charity Day, which was sponsored by True Care Locations. Members donated multiple items for the charity stall, which opened for purchases prior to a fun morning of bowls and lunch.

This year, the nominated charity was The Bravery Box, which helps children dealing with cancer by ‘providing fun programs to delight, entertain and support’ as well as children’s cancer research and support for the children’s families.

The colours for The Bravery Box are blue and yellow, so many members took to the green in exuberant yellow and blue attire.

More than 70 people attended and $2,230 was presented to The Bravery Box representative, Shane Richards.

Ladies President Linda Wilson & The Bravery Box’s Shane Richards Contributed by Susan Williams

At lunch a cake was cut by Shane and Linda Wilson the PRLBC President which celebrated both the Friendship and Charity Day as well as all the Club Pennant Players who won all their three divisions of Division 1, 3 and 4.

Well done ladies! It was a really great day and we all had fun bowling while raising funds for a good cause. We look forward to this event next year.

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Bramble Bay Bowls Club’s 75th Anniversary Bramble Bay Bowls Club has celebrated its 75th Birthday. There was a good turnout on 24 September 2023 and celebrations included a game of bowls, lunch and refreshments and late afternoon entertainment.

Bowls Queensland representative, Greg Flynn, presented Club Chairman, Allan Young, with a 75th Anniversary commemorative plaque. This was proudly displayed by Venue Manager Natalie Matthews, Chairman Allan Young and Treasurer Anne-Maree Green. The MBDBA District’s President Alan Thorpe also congratulated the Club.

David Buxton & Paula Feuerriegel cutting the cake

Two of the longest serving members of the club, David Buxton and Paula Feuerriegel, with more than 60 years of membership between them, cut the cake which was enjoyed by all.

The Bramble Bay Bowls Club was founded on 31 August 1948 and the first green was declared open in May 1950. The club boasted a membership of 72 when the first game of bowls was played and the second green was completed in 1954.

The third green was opened in June 1977. In the 1980s and ‘90s, Bramble Bay Bowls Club had the largest membership of all Brisbane metropolitan clubs.

While the current membership over time has contracted, members are still passionate about their bowls.

L-R: Club Manager Natalie Matthews, Chairman Allan Young & Treasurer Anne-Maree Green

Other activities offered at the club include eight ball, music, bingo, gaming, TAB and Keno. Live entertainment is a big draw card, as well as the first class Bistro which is open six days a week.

Contributed by Anne-Maree Green

Popular Beaudesert Bowler - Emanuel Magro Beaudesert Bowls Club is proud to introduce our oldest member, Emanuel Magro, 92 years old.

Emanuel was born in Malta and emigrated to Australia alone and with very little money at the age of 18. He worked at many jobs and trained and qualified to be charge nurse, finally retiring as a cattle stud farmer at Kerry, Queensland.

Emanuel has been an enthusiastic, active and continuous member of Beaudesert Bowls Club for more than 25 years. He enters and plays in Pennants, Max Morris Sevens, Summer Nines and any other inter club or club competition on offer every year. He attends most club social days and is a regular visitor player at many other clubs.

Emanuel is very popular with all members who always are delighted to share his company and a game of bowls. His energy, sportsmanship and friendly attitude have made him a great ambassador for the game of bowls.

Contributed by John Stubbings 32 Queensland Bowler November 2023

Emanuel Magro, fit and flourishing at 92

Northern Suburbs BC Zone Challenge After years of getting no further than the Zone play offs, the diverse team of Northern Suburbs Bowlers claimed their first zone title.

More astonishing is that this eclectic group of bowlers from Northern Suburbs Bowls Club (NSBC) rose to the challenge thrown down by Pine Rivers and then Kawana Waters.

The Division 1 ladies fought the good fight in their division to win and qualify for the Zone challenge. These champion ladies now needed to swell Back row L-R: Emma Spicer, Eileen Swanson, Olivia Rothwell, their ranks from eight players to 12.

Wendy Wilson, Paula Crough & Lauren Schultz. Front L-R: Amy Evans, Tahlia Lait, Rayner Mateariki, Charmayne Sleeman & Helen The team that fronted up on Sunday Boardman. Absent: Christine Baxter & Director Peter Doherty 1st October at Windsor Bowls Club had never played with each other, but knitted together in a supportive, determined and talented group.

Teams •

Team 1: Emma Spicer - skip, Tahlia Lait, RaynerMateariki( 10-year-old superstar) and Eileen Swanson

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Team 2: Christine Baxter - skip, Amy Evans, Paula Crough, Olivia Rothwell

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Team 3: Wendy Wilson - skip, Helen Boardman (Blind Bowler) and her Director, Peter Doherty, Charmayne Sleeman and Lauren Schultz

The atmosphere at Windsor Bowls Club was electrifying as having matched Kawana Waters shot for shot, the girls were cheered on by their club members, as they struck victory in the last two ends by five shots.

At the time of writing, Team NSBC are so excited to have qualified and will be traveling to Tweed Heads for the State Competition on November 4-5, 2023.

Contributed by Helen J Boardman

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Coaching with BQ coaching committee What makes a champion team?

By Jacqui Hineman

What makes a champion team and why can a champion team beat a team of champions?

While selectors select individuals to play together, it is the actions of these individuals that make or break a team.

The adage ‘the whole is more than the sum of its parts’ highlights the importance of looking at the bigger picture and remembering the common goal of the team. In a team, no-one is more important than anyone else. Everyone has a role, everyone’s position is important, and every bowl played has a purpose. We have all seen teams where negativity and doubt have contributed to team disharmony and team performance.

On the flip side, other teams seem to be in synch and everyone works together in a positive way. These teams are a joy to watch.

Four stages of team development

There are four steps that teams need to take before they can successfully work as a well-oiled machine. These steps are known as forming, storming, norming and performing.

Step 1 Forming The forming stage begins once selections have been made and individuals have been notified of their playing position within the team. The selectors have formed a team of individuals who they feel will work well together. It is now up to the players and coaches to transform the group of individuals into a team.

Step 2 Storming After the forming stage, the storming stage begins. This is when everyone has a say in their role within the team as well as deciding the collective goals of the team. Each team member should be encouraged to have input into discussions as this will help the skip get to know each player better.

This stage is where strengths and weaknesses of players are acknowledged and shared goals are set.

Step 3 Norming The norming stage is when individuals work together to establish a set of standards and patterns, or norms that are recognised and accepted by all team members.

These norms are unique to each team and provide all players with a sense of belonging. This is the time to establish a game plan, so that each player knows their role and what is expected of them, not only in the position they play, i.e. skip, lead, but also as a supportive and positive team mate. It is at this stage that team culture is developed.

Step 4 Performing The team has now reached the performing stage. The team has to put into practice what has been learnt while working through the various stages.

A group of individuals, who may not have played together before, are now a team with the information and skills to play in a collaborative and cohesive manner, while working towards a common goal.

TEAM = Together, Everyone, Achieves, More

ECKA’S TIP Good communication skills are among the most important ingredients contributing to the performance and growth of exercise and sport participants.

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UPCOMING COURSES Bundaberg Bowls Club Club Coach 9/12/2023 & 10/12/2023 Skills & Bowling Arm Course 11/12/2023

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