Regional Round-Up
Region 5
Ceduna Oysterfest
A field of ninety six bowlers took to the Ceduna Greens for the 2010 Ceduna Oysterfest Classic, which was held on the Saturday and Sunday of the October long weekend. Whilst a short sprinkling of rain on Saturday morning dampened the greens, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the bowlers who had travelled from Darwin, Weipa, Port Headland, Adelaide, Bordertown, Alice Springs, Moonta, Port Lincoln, Cleve, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay, Morphett Vale and Wudinna to take part in this prestigious event. Held in conjunction with the Ceduna Oysterfest, this event has become very popular since its inception and this year’s event lived up to expectations with greens that were presented in excellent condition and sumptuous catering all weekend. After two days of highly competitive bowling a team from Moonta entering for the first time, Skippered by Ian Hatcher, took out the major prize. They bowled exceptionally well and won all of their eight matches. A team from Port Lincoln Skippered by Gerardo Perone was Runner-up. Mark Lange from Ceduna and his team from Darwin filled third place. This year the winners of each of the Saturday and Sunday competitions, not featuring in the major places, were presented with winning envelopes. Saturday’s winning team was from Morphett Vale with Mick Walsh as Skipper and Sunday’s winner was Allan Stagg’s team from Port Lincoln.
The winning team from Moonta
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Region 7 Goolwa
On 30 September Bowls SA Development Officer Kelli Wray together with Development Squad coach Trevor Gregory conducted a three hour interactive Coaching Clinic for members of the Goolwa women’s pennant sides. Topics included team positions, team values, psychology of performance, effective goal setting, fitness and hydration and basic skill drills. The session was followed by a 90 minute on green circuit which although enjoyable proved to be very challenging.
Region 8 Tarlee
Following extensive recruiting, the small club at Tarlee has entered another side in the Wooroora Bowling Association’s second Division this season. Bowls SA coach Kelli Wray held a coaching session for new and old bowlers at Tarlee and encouraged them to be more confident in their approach to the game. Amongst the group were several junior bowlers who joined the Junior Development Squad which is being formed in the area. Club President John Perry said that the club is very enthusiastic about the coming season and that juniors, in particular, are showing great skills at the sport. The club is now seeking additional players to enable the two sides to be filled consistently during the season.
Region 9
Hope Valley Approximately 60 members, including Tea Tree Gully Councillors and Mayor Miriam Smith and special guests Club Patron Frances Bedford MP and Tony Zappia MP, attended the Club’s Opening Day on Sunday 26 September. The day was an excellent opportunity to showcase the club to the community and demonstrate its growth over the previous twelve months. A highlight was the presentation of Life Membership to club stalwart Ron Peters. Ron is well known in the bowling fraternity and is a very deserving recipient of this prestigious award. He has given many years of dedicated service to Hope Valley, and is still doing so.
The Club had a stroke of luck when representatives attended the Gotta Getta Group Lottery launch and won the door prize of a stainless steel outdoor kitchen valued at $5,000. A fabulous prize which the Club will put to good use.
Region 11
Clarence Gardens
Over 100 members, including some of the 20 new bowling members recruited from the Winter Bowls competition, attended the Club’s 2010/11 Season Opening Dinner on Saturday 18 September. Joining the Club’s only other current Life Member, Betty Poland, two new Life Members, David Plunkett and John Jenkins were presented with badges. David Plunkett has been the Club’s Night Owls convener for 14 years, a Past President and Committee member, top side Skipper for 12 years, and has filled many and varied other positions, including Selector, Tournament Director, Social Organiser and Sponsorship Officer. John Jenkins has been a member since 1969, is a Past President and has been Secretary since 2002. John has also been a senior coach and registered Umpire since the 1970s, and an Umpire Tutor for the then Southern Zone. He is currently the Clubs’ winter bowls organiser, has won the Club’s Singles 11 times, Pairs 10 times, and was the State Champion of Champions in 1985.
David Plunkett and John Jenkins Two members Mary McCouaig and Margaret Kurno were also presented with their Bowls SA 90th Birthday Certificates. Mary McCouaig who celebrated her 90th birthday on Australia Day, 26 January, still bowls regularly and continues to make herself available for selection for pennants. Margaret Kurno has been a member of the Club since November 1971 and celebrated her birthday with a party at the Club on 19 September. Margaret regrettably retired from playing at the end of last season. The Club evidently provides a nurturing environment with another 90 year old, Ben Beglar, awarded the prize for being the most consistent bowler in the Club’s Wednesday winter Triples competition. Member Gary Stone, who carries the SA Bowler November 2010