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Official newsletter of Bowls Central Coast - Zone 15 inc.

POSTAL ADDRESS Bowls Central Coast Publicity Officer Kevin Dring PO Box 920 Terrigal NSW 2620

December/January 2015 No. 8

Around the GreensON THE CENTRAL COAST

BOWLERS OF THE YEAR 2014The Bowler of the Year is the Bowl Central Coast most prestigious award and since its inception in 1991 many great names have been inscribed on the Wal Rainbow Perpetual Shield. Multiple winners include World, State and Zone champion Aron Sherriff (2003, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12)), Brett Pritchard (1991, 93, 98) Phil Flippence (1997, 2000, 2009) and John Roberts (2001, 02). The Bowls Central Coast Executive is proud to announce that individual Bowler of the Year trophies have been introduced for the first time this year in recognition of the Seniors (over 60 years), the Rookies (less than 30 months) and the Under 18 Bowler of the Year. Congratulations to all the winners on their outstanding performances on the green throughout 2014.

BOWLER OF THE YEAR A stand-out year by Halekulani’s Michael Stead in winning the Zone Championship Pairs, Champion of Club Champion Pairs and reaching the semi-finals in both the Zone Singles and Triples championships. Michael’s bowling and leadership qualities were also rewarded during the year when he was named Side Captain of the BCC-Zone 15 side that won the four way Inter-Zone Pat Geary Trophy. The runner-up was Terrigal’s Bruce Jewell who won the Zone Singles and Fours championships and runner-up in the State Fours.

Michael Stead........

SENIOR BOWLER OF THE YEAR Three times winner of the Bowler of the Year Phil Flippence The Entrance displayed his competitive spirit and bowling skill in the senior ranks to win the coveted prestige Senior Singles and tied on overall points with Greg Pigram Ettalong Memorial who was a semi-finalist in both the Open Singles and Champion of Club Champion Singles.

Greg Pigram/Phil Flippence....

ROOKIE BOWLER of the YEAR The inaugural Rookie of the Year award for 2014 couldn’t be shared by two keener and dedicated new bowlers in Garry

Frost The Entrance who won the prestige regional Singles title and Tom Nailard Avoca Beach who was runner-up

in both the Regional Rookies Singles and Pairs. Garry Frost also won the Mick Bell Encouragement award at the Rookie State Singles Final played at Raymond Terrace BC Garry Frost/Tom Nailard...........

UNDER 18 BOWLER OF THE YEAR - Congratulations to 17 year old Jayden Moody Terrigal BC on winning all three Under 18 championship

titles ie Singles, Pairs and Fours. An outstanding grand slam achievement!

Jayden Moody......

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From the Desk of Match CommitteeIt is important that Club Administrators and Players understand the following Conditions of Play (COP) that will apply to the forthcoming Pennant competition. These conditions, as listed and written, are not necessarily definitive and should be cross checked with the Bowls NSW 2015 Conditions of Play. If there are any doubts or queries please contact me on 4389 1062, Mobile 0438 242 026 or by Email [email protected] 1. INCLEMENT WEATHER - POSTPONED & NOT COMPLETED MATCHES:(a) The venue club MUST notify the Zone 15 Chairman of Match immediately by phone or by

email that their greens have been closed well as advising the visiting club/s. Green closures will be displayed on the Home Page of the Zone 15 website: (This also applies for all Zone 15 Championship events)

(b) For matches not commenced the Pennant Result Form MUST still be completed by each side and Faxed to the Zone 15 Chairman of Match.

(c) Matches not commenced will be played on the following Sunday week at 9.30am (trial ends 9.10 am).Such games may be played earlier by special arrangement between the Clubs involved and the Zone 15 Match Committee. If the proposed replayed match is washed out it shall then be replayed at the end of all sectional play, if necessary and if time allows, otherwise the match shall be declared a tie and each Club awarded one (1) point.

(d) A minimum of 54 ends shall constitute a completed game. If less than 54 ends are completed the game shall be continued to the completion of 63 ends on the following Sunday week at the same venue commencing at 9.30am (trial ends 9.10 am) Uncompleted games may be played earlier by special arrangement between the Clubs involved and Zone 15 Match Committee.

NB: Each side must retain its score cards and a copy of the Pennant Result Form for use when the match is resumed. A Pennant Result Form showing “Match Not Completed” MUST be faxed to the Zone 15 Chairman of Match.

2. SCORING:(a) RINK SCORE BOARDS to be updated every end by the Second or Skip (b) The Side recording the highest number of aggregate shots on the master scoreboard will be declared the winner and

awarded two (2) points. In the event of a tie each side will be awarded one (1) point. NB. Points are no longer awarded for individual rink wins.

(c) At the completion of Sectional Play the Side scoring the highest number of points will be declared the winner of their section. Bowls NSW 2015 “COP”, Clause 4.12.1 Count back rules.

3. PENNANT STARTING TIME: (a) Games to start at 1pm with trial ends commencing at 12.40pm. Side Managers are expected to be at venues forty (40)

minutes before starting time. (b) If a side arrives 15 minutes after starting time the opposing team may receive a forfeit and two (2) points.

4. PRACTICE: Players may practice up to thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the match, providing rink space is

available and the controlling body approves. Players may not practice on the rink on which they are drawn to play.

5. PLAYER GRADING and ELIGIBILITY (a) The playing of any Unregistered Player, an Ineligible Player or a Grading Infringement Player will result in the forfeiture of the

Match and maximum points will be awarded to their opponents. Bowls NSW 2015 “COP”, Clause 4.24. Penalty for Pennant Infringements. (b) It is the responsibility of Players and Club Selectors to know their respective players’ grading and only work from the official

Player Grading list produced by the Zone Match Committee. If there are any doubts or queries it is imperative that you double check with the chairman of Zone 15 Match Committee.

(c) Where a club has two or more sides entered in a grade they shall be identified as No.1, No. 2, No.3 or A,B,C or red, green or blue. These sides are no longer graded higher or lower than each other. This will allow Clubs to move players around in the same Grade without penalty during sectional play. At the end of the Sectional play a player must have played the minimum number of threshold matches (4 in Zone 15’s case) in the winning section side to be eligible for the post sectional matches.

Bowls NSW 2015 “COP” 4.16.2.1 6. DRESS REGULATIONS: The player must be attired in compliance with Bowls NSW dress regulations which require the

Bowls Australia Logo to be displayed on shirts, jackets and vests.

Geoff Graham Chairman Match Committee

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Central Coast Aloha Barefoot Winners off to HawaiiAloha Barefoot Bowls Promotion is an initiative of Bowls NSW with the primary objective to help clubs actively engage with new members in their local communities. Five winning teams from throughout NSW plus one random lucky draw from all participants will fly off to Hawaii for three great days of bowling at the Honolulu Bowling Club on 10th February 2015.

Twelve clubs entered the spirit of the Bowls NSW Aloha Barefoot Bowls promotion with a total of 306 participants (153 teams) striving to win two trips to Hawaii. That meant 153 new bowlers were introduced to the sport of lawn bowls on the Central Coast in a competitive manner as a result of this innovative event. The twelve participating clubs played qualifying rounds to produce twelve winners to play-off in regional finals played at Woy Woy BC and Davistown RSL BC on Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th November.

At Woy Woy six teams contested the knockout final series with the final being played between The Entrance’s Les Simpson and friend Russell Maxwell up against the local Woy Woy bowling club identity John Fisher and his next door neighbor of 23 years Paul Messham. The Entrance team looked the part in matching Hawaiian shirts but they were outplayed by the home team who had strong spectator support.

Woy Woy Aloha Regional Finalists (L/R) Winners Woy Woy’s Paul Mesham and John Fisher (holding the magic

Bowl) wave the Aloha banner with runners-up Les Simpson and Russell Maxwell The Entrance

At Davistown RSL another six teams contested a regional final series with non bowler Rick Brunell teamed with Terry Milton Toukley RSL against Davistown’s Henry Dagasso and his partner Annette Thompson in a high standard final. It was a close tussle with the Toukley RSL team snaring victory by just one shot.

Davistown RSL Aloha Regional Finalists (L/R) Winners Rick Brunell, Terry Milton Toukley RSL with runner-up Henry Dagasso and Annette Thompson

With two regional bowling winners coming from the Central Coast, Ettalong’s David Weige and partner Lloyd Kerr couldn’t believe their luck when they were named as the random draw winners. That means the Central Coast will have six participants (3 teams) competing in the unofficial world championship of Barefoot Bowls played at the Honolulu Bowling Club.

There is every likelihood Bowls NSW will repeat the Aloha Bowls Promotion in 2015 so it is strongly suggested that bowlers start the recruiting process to find a non registered bowling partner as it is a fun way to introduce new bowlers into our sport and what is more, you may just win a trip to Hawaii on the green or out of the hat.

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LOCKER ROOM WHISPERSZac Robertson Gets a Run in the Country Side: Congratulations to Ettalong’s Zac Robertson on being selected to play in the Country versus City series at Cabramatta BC from 8th-9th November. The City slickers won the series on a new point scoring format 23-13

Life Membership at Gosford City: Congratulations to Guy Robins on being bestowed life membership at Gosford City BC for his outstanding contribution to the Club over many years. Well done Guy!

25 years Service to Umpiring: Congratulations to our Zone President Col Bray on being presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Tony Hegyi on behalf of Leo Finn the Chairman of the RNSWBA umpires for his 25 years service to umpiring. Well done President Col!

JR Honoured: Congratulations to John Roberts on being awarded Life Membership of the Ettalong Memorial BC by the Board of Directors for his outstanding services to the club. JR has been the Bowls Coordinator for the past 18 years and is a proactive administrator on and off the green.

Crowned King and Queen: Congratulations to Peter Coombes and Judy King Avoca Beach BC on winning the King & Queen of the Central Coast Mixed Pairs hosted by Umina Beach BC

Pre-Pennant Speculation: Speculation surrounding likely player movements leading up to the forthcoming pennant season is always rife around this time of the year. Our super snoop has sniffed out the following likely player movements in the top grades but adds a word of caution as clearance papers are yet to be sighted in many cases. The grapevine whispers are .…. Neil Dell from Diggers to Halekulani, Josh Farnsworth Terrigal to Halekulani, David Gabb returning to bowls at Halekulani, Brendon Piodevin and Andrew Parsons from Diggers back to The Entrance. Darren Vetter Bateau Bay to The Entrance. Harley McDonald from Ettalong to The Entrance, James Cook from Ashfield to The Entrance. Grant Spurway from Terrigal to The Entrance, Peter Freestone from Terrigal to Ettalong Memorial, Phil Westcott Ashfield BC to Ettalong, Scott Dalton from The Hills to Terrigal. Wayne Hensley Breakers/Wamberal to Terrigal, Bruce Jewell Terrigal to Charlestown Zone 2

Central Coast Sportsperson of the Year: Congratulations to Ettalong’s Aron Sherriff on being named the Central Coast Sports Federation Sportsperson of the Year for 2014 at a Gala dinner held at Mingara on 21st November edging out mogul ski champion Matt Graham for this prestigious award. Aron was runner-up in 2013, so to go one step better in 2014 was a great honour.

BCiB Big Bowls Challenge: Ettalong Memorial BC claimed minor premiership honours over the sixteen sides from Newcastle and the Hunter that contested this year’s BCiB Big Bowls Challenge. Played as a six-a-side event Aron Sherriff led the charge as the marquee Singles player, with Nathon Malloy and John Roberts Pairs and Zach Robertson, Peter Freestone and Lee Trethowan Triples. Raymond Terrace BC halted their run in the semi-final to gain a grand final berth at Charlestown.

Club Bowlers of the Year: Congratulations to those bowlers that have won the honor of being named their club’s “Bowler of the Year” for 2014: - Bateau Bay - Kevin Tezise, Breakers/Wamberal - David Brien, Ettalong Memorial - Aron Sherriff, Everglades B.O.Y. Men’s & Ladie’s Club Jan Jones, Halekulani - Michael Stead, Morisset “Clubman of the Year” Neville McGuire, The Entrance -Phil Flippence, Terrigal - joint winners Bruce Jewell & Darren Morrison, Umina Beach - Gary Edmonds

Bowls NSW Club Challenge: Congratulations to those clubs that competed in the 2014 Bowls NSW Club Challenge. Three Central Coast clubs reached the finals with Diggers@the entrance winning the Men’s BLUE Division, Avoca Beach winning the MIXED Gold and Terrigal runner’s up to Taren Point in the Men’s GOLD division. An outstanding result by all three clubs!

JR Appointed to State Match Committee: Ettalong’s John Roberts was honoured to be asked to join State Match Committee to fill a casual vacancy and Central Coast administrators and bowlers are delighted he accepted after a little arm-twisting. JR is a practical down-to-earth bowls administrator and is sensitive to the needs of today’s bowlers and he will certainly have the best interests of our game at heart in this role. His duties as Bowls Coordinator at Ettalong Memorial remain unchanged.

Staying in Touch: Mark Whiteman our Community Bowls Manager is there to help Club’s on a range of administrative matters such as business planning, member recruitment/retention, governance, funding, programs, information technology and volunteer strategies. If any Club Administrators have not met or seen Mark for sometime it may be timely to renew contact and ascertain how Mark may be able to help you. Give Mark a call on 0418 641 192 or email [email protected]