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DIRECTORS

STANDING COMMITTEES

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC Governor of New South Wales

Noelene J HarveyPamela HockingsBarbara Holden – Finance DirectorMaryann ParcellRobyn ProcterPatricia Reynolds – PresidentBeryl Watson

Match Pamela HockingsRobyn LewisJennifer Palmer

Umpires Audrey GrayCoral Sloane

Coaching Kathryn Chatillon

Region 1 Judith PadgenRegion 2 Carole GrahamRegion 3 Elaine M WattsRegion 4 Valerie E CantRegion 5 Maree HarmanRegion 6 Lesley SwalesRegion 7 Lynette R BuckleyRegion 8 Meg McClureRegion 9 Eleanor K ScrivenerRegion 10 Joan StairRegion 11 Carol MantonRegion 12 Rosalie WoodsRegion 13 Ilse DeuschleRegion 14 Margaret WicksRegion 15 Sue O’KeefeRegion 16 Pamela Andrich

EDITOR’S NOTE 4

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5

FROM THE CEO’S DESK 6Managing Risk in Bowls

MATCH REPORT 7

UMPIRES REPORT 8

COACHING REPORT 10New Bowls - which ones to choose

MEET THE STAFF 10New CEO - Nicky Bethwaite

COMMUNITY NEWS BOWL FOR OTHERS 11

STATE EVENT 12Womens & Under 25’s Ashes

OFFICIAL DIARY 13

STATE NEWS 14Champion of Club Champions: Singles/Pairs

83rd STATE CARNIVAL 16

JUNIORS NEWS 18

BLACK DOUGLAS COMP 20

CHARITY DAYS 21

2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING• Notice 22• Nomination for Elected Positions 23• Expression of Interest for 24Appointed Positions

• Guidelines for Candidates 25

MEET THE BOWLERS 26Kay Scrivener and Lesley Swales

STATE CARNIVAL DINNER 28

AROUND THE GREENS 30

SPECIAL DAYS 36

REGIONAL NEWS 42

DISTRICT ASSN NEWS 43

HINTS FOR PUBLICITY OFFICERS 58

A GOOD PINCH OF ROSEMARY 59A light hearted look at bowls

WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 60

IN MEMORIAM 62

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It’s been said that the 2012 July has been extremely coldand it was wonderful to read that for the very first time, areally successful Playoff was held at the Snowy Mountains,imagine that now with all the snow! Look for this in the DistrictNews on page 54.

This has been a busy period for the State Match Committee Pam Hockings, Robyn Lewis andJennifer Palmer. Perhaps you were at the 83rd State Carnival at Port Macquarie, one of the 1,120players plus the Team Managers and helpers and apart from the weather, this was another successstory from Match. A write up is to be found page 16 with photos as well. Thank you to Robyn Bellfrom Old Bar Beach for your skill with the camera and the dinner was great fun.

At Taren Point during June, the NSW team under the management of Daphne Shaw won theAshes this year from Queensland and Daphne was delighted with the effort put in by all the teammembers including the Under 25’s. You will know Daphne from her commentaries with the ABCbowling series and her experience with bowls and bowling has helped her as Team Manager. Greatwork ladies to all of you!

Karen Murphy has had many achievements since the last Bowls News. She was successful inthe Black Douglas for the third occasion at South Tweed in Northern NSW. She won the Championof Club Champions Pairs at Warilla with Kay Moran and was a member of the successful Ashesseries. Champion of Club Champions Singles held at Oak Flats was also won by Karen. Great resultsKaren! Well done.

Many District results have been sent in and soon clubs will be finishing their Club Championshipsfor 2012. As soon as they are finished please take a photo of all the winners together and send it into Bowls News with the names on the back of the photos and the events the ladies won, from theMajor Singles to the Fours, and competitions your club plays. Under a bi-monthly Journal the sooneryou send it in the sooner you will read it in Bowls News

A section for Publicity Officers is published in this Bowls News, page 58, and everyone shouldread it in case they are called upon to send articles. Letterbox articles are always welcome. If you likesomething then let us know, if you do not like something please let us know as well, and what weshould do about it to make it better.

This month we have a new feature. Some of you will already know Rosemary O’Brien fromMerrylands who used to write regularly to Bowls News. Rosemary has kindly offered to write for usagain and will appear each time towards the end of the Bowls News, page 59. It is hoped you willenjoy “A Good Pinch of Rosemary”, and my thanks to Rosemary for her thought provoking articles.

Good bowling to the pennant teams in the August Playoffs and good reading this month.Barbara Hazeltine

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On May 7th I attended Hexham’s 50th Birthday with Maryann Parcell. Wehad a wonderful day thanks to President Dorothea Sheen and her ladies whomade us feel very welcome. Thanks to Maryann for accompanying me.

Patricia Reynolds

NSW State President

NSWWBABOWLS NEWSPresident’s Message

Thank you also to Beryl Watson and Jan Layton forrepresenting at Greenacre for their President’s Day on May10, and to Barbara Holden and Lyn Smith for representingat Bankstown Sports President’s Day on May 11.

On May 10, I attended at Halekulani’s President’s Dayand I thank President Anne and her ladies for the wonder-ful day and the warmth of their friendship. From May 15-20 the SA International Series was held in Adelaideand I congratulate our NSW team for performing so welland taking out the overall Trophy. Also on the 15th BarbaraHolden and Maryann Parcell represented the Associationat Cronulla’s President’s Day and I thank them very much.

On May 17, Marks Point Bowling Club held their 50thBirthday and Audrey Gray and I attended on this day. Manythanks to President Yvonne Emerton and her ladies forlooking after us so well. It was a great day. On the 20th I went up to Nelson Bay where the Newcastle Districtexecutive invited me to dinner prior to their 75th Birthdaycelebrations the following day. The day was great and Ithank Coral Sloane for accompanying me. Many thanks toPresident Marjorie Adams and her District ladies for theirfriendship and to Nelson Bay ladies who hosted the day forthe District, thank you for your hospitality.

The following day Willow Fong and I attendedRosehill’s President’s Day. We had a great game of bowlsand a wonderful luncheon, and my thanks to PresidentEvelyn Redaelli and her ladies for their hospitality.

The next day I went to Crescent Head where I metwith five of the eight lady members of the Country Club.This was the first visit in that area to clubs with less than11 members. It was lovely discussing with the ladies theproblems they have by being such a small club and assur-ing them of the Association’s support. I thank PresidentCarol Wright and her ladies for a lovely afternoon.

Thank you to Noelene Harvey and Barbara Hazeltinefor representing at Chester Hill’s President’s Day and 50thBirthday. They reported that they had a lovely day. Thatsame day, May 24, Wauchope held their 60th Birthday.What a great day this was – the club is in the grounds ofa beautiful golf course and the view during lunch waswonderful. A very big “Thank You” to President Jutta Halland her ladies for a most enjoyable day and for thewarmth of the friendship. The next day I visited anothersmall club in the mountains. Comboyne ladies are few innumber but very big in hospitality. President Esme Pharoahand her dedicated members made me very welcome. Thatafternoon I travelled to the Lansdowne club and met withtheir small number of members. President Evelyn Morrisonand her ladies had prepared a feast for our get togetherand I’m sure I put on 2kgs that day. But what a lot of lovely ladies who are battling to keep their respective clubopen. All members do committee work at some stage oranother and you couldn’t meet a happier group.

On May 26 I left Wauchope to go across to Port

winners of the pairs – Dawn Hayman (Fairy Meadow) andJamie-Lee Worsnop (SJP), and the Silver to Jess Cousley(Wagga RSL) and Tracey-Lee Swift (Goulburn Railway).

Also on July 5, Barbara Hazeltine represented at St.Ives President’s Day. Thank you Barbara. President PamelaCaganoff and her ladies ensured that everybody enjoyedtheir day. Patricia Cousley represented the Association atWarrawee’s President’s Day on July 12 and I thankPatricia. Thanks also go to President Heather Bradley andher ladies for their hospitality. Also on the 12th I attendedat Northmead’s President’s Day. They were also celebrat-ing their 55th Birthday. My thanks go to Delsie Fardell whoaccompanied me on this day and I thank President PatriciaNicholls and her ladies for their warm friendship.

I attended another big event in our calendar – theChampion of Club Champions Singles which was held atOak Flats and was played July 16-19. Congratulations toKaren Murphy on her win. Again see separate article.

During June our CEO Heather Welch informed us thatshe and her family would be relocating to Singapore mid-July. This meant a search for a new CEO. Interviewswere held and on June 26, Nicky Bethwaite joined theAssociation as CEO. It was very sad to see Heather leaveus after just on 5 years, as she had contributed markedlyto the Association’s new direction, and was a pleasure towork with. A farewell luncheon was held and Directors,Committees and staff alike wished Heather and her familyall the very best in their new life. We are indeed fortunateto have Nicky on board, as her background in managing a sporting organisation will make it easier for her to assimilate. We look forward to a long and happy association with Nicky.

On July 8 the Association had news that FinanceDirector Barbara Holden was very ill, and had been takento a Private Hospital where she will remain for some 2-3weeks. Best wishes from everyone here at Head Office goto Barbara with the hope that she recovers quickly.

The Association is looking forward to meeting a largenumber of ladies at the various Strategic Forums. TheseForums are for the purpose of information gathering fromour member players and it is hoped that as many as possible will attend on Sunday August 12 at Tuncurry BC.It was very disappointing that the Association had to cancel the Strategic Forum to be held on July 25 becauseof lack of numbers. There were only 20 people interestedin the Metro area Forum. These people had their moniesrefunded. This is your opportunity to contribute so that theAssociation has the right information to plan its future.

Patricia Reynolds, President

Macquarie ready for the State Carnival. A report on this isfurther in the Journal. Once again, a very successfulCarnival, not to mention the dinner the night before andthe outstanding entertainment.

On June 5, Robyn Procter attended at Wyong RSL fortheir President’s Day and 50th Birthday. President JuneMcBurney and her ladies made Robyn very welcome. Onthat same day I attended at Dee Why’s President’s Day. A great game of bowls and a wonderful luncheon was hadand President Gwen Hill and her ladies made me very welcome. It was a lovely day. Also on that day BerylWatson and Jan Layton represented at Ingleburn for theirPresident’s Day. President Wendy Gribble and her ladiesmade sure that both ladies had a wonderful day.

On June 7, my thanks to Pam Hockings and DelsieFardell for representing the Association at Cabramatta’sPresident’s Day.

From June 12-14 NSW played a test againstQueensland at Taren Point BC. The NSW squads performed very well with NSW winning the series.President Margaret Cameron made me particularly welcome and I thank her. Also June 12 Barbara Holdenand Patricia Cousley represented at The Hills President’sDay and I thank them for their time.

On the 19th June my thanks to Robyn Procter andRobyn Lewis for representing at Umina Beach’s President’sDay. Thank you to President Gwen Jarrett and her ladiesfor their warm hospitality on the day.

A meeting of the Regional Representatives was heldon June 20 with Maryann Parcell facilitating the event. Thefeedback from this was very positive and it is felt that theRRs have a better understanding of their role in the organ-isation. They are doing wonderful work in their regions.

On June 26 Noelene Harvey represented theAssociation at Denistone’s President’s Day. Thank you toPresident Barbara Hammond and her ladies for a lovelyday. That same day, Elizabeth Whelan and I attendedBlacktown City for President’s Day. A great game of bowlswas had, a lovely luncheon, and a good day with friends.

From July 2-5, I attended at Warilla BC for theChampion of Club Champions Pairs event. See separatearticle. Congratulations to Karen Murphy and Kay Moranwho won the right to play in the National event in October.Also from July 2-4, the U18’s played a test againstQueensland in Mackay Qld. These girls won all threegames. Congratulations, a wonderful result.

This followed on with the U18 Girls Championships,Singles and Pairs from July 5-8, played at Windang BC. I attended at these games and was proud of the calibre ofyoung ladies who are coming through the ranks. Thankyou to Pam Hockings who marked the final of the Singlesgame. Jena Mileto (SJP) won over Molly Wilton (MaitlandCity) 21-20. I had the pleasure of presenting the Gold andSilver medals to these ladies as well as Gold medals to the

Chief Executive Officers’ Report

risk management process. For example,your coach has the knowledge foranswering questions on risk in coachingand training while your administrator will understand risk in the office environment.

Managing risk may seem daunting.To make the process easier, break therisk management process into achievable steps by following this process:

by Heather Welch and Nicky Bethwaite [email protected]

Managing Riskin Bowls

NSWWBA has implemented manypolicies and procedures to lower

the chances of any risks that are preventable. The Board has developedthese policies to ensure theAssociation is looking out for themembers of NSWWBA Inc. Examplesof policies that have been implem-ented for the decrease of risks areExtreme Weather, MembershipProtection, Selection Process,Finance, Social Media, Code of Ethics,Medical Indemnity and many more.

NSW Communities definition of RiskManagement is the course of actiontaken to reduce potential legal liability. Itseeks to address potential problemsbefore they occur.

Risk management aims to be pro-active rather than reactive – creatinga safer environment and legally saferoperational procedures. A common mistake clubs make is to view risk management as a program in isolation.It is really an ongoing process thatshould be applied to all clubs’ policiesand procedures.

Benefits of Risk Management inBowls

Potential benefits and opportunitiesfor implementing effective risk manage-ment procedures are:

• improved safety for participants,officials, spectators and volunteers

• lower costs and increased budgetcertainty

• more effective management ofassets, events, programs and activities

• improved compliance with the law,regulations and other formalrequirements

• enhanced image and reputation.

The above lead to better bowling outcomes.

Risks facing Women’s BowlingClubs

Some general risks that could applyto your bowls club include:

• providing no training for volunteers• unsafe equipment and facilities

• not having adequate policies andprocedures in place

• age demographic• not having accredited (NCAS/

NOAS) Coaches and umpires• medical consensus as members/

next of kin (when travelling for theclubs)

• not adhering to membership protection policies

• not adhering to the Association andClub policies

• not understanding the financialposition of the Club and expendi-ture of money especially in a management committee or payingout incorrect travel and expenses

• no emergency evacuation plan • no emergency medical plan• playing in extreme weather

conditions • inadequate or inappropriate insurance at the registered Clubthat doesn’t cover your players,officials, volunteers or Women’sBowling Club activities

• the club not requiring participantsto sign a waiver or release formprior to participating.

How to manage risk in BowlingClubs

All key people, including board members, management and volunteersshould be involved in every step of the

Step 1 Identify risks

Step 2 Assess each risk

Step 3 Treat your risks

Step 4 Develop a risk policy (adoptthe NSWWBA policy)

Step 5 Communicate, and ongoingmonitoring and review

5 Steps in Risk Management Process

Risk management checklist• Appoint a risk manager –

responsible for the risk management process

• Identify ‘key’ people (ie. headcoach, event manager, financedirector) who will be involved inmanaging risk

• Determine the club’s risk management context

• Identify risks – what can happen,why and how?

• Analyse risks• Evaluate risks• Design a risk elimination and

reduction plan• Implement the plan• Develop and implement a clear

communication strategy on riskmanagement

• Communicate the strategies to allappropriate levels of the club

• Ensure the board addresses riskmanagement periodically as ameeting agenda item

• Monitor and review strategies atleast annually and report to theboard through the risk manager

• Ensure the board has adopted andimplemented a risk managementpolicy. �

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InsuranceIn the ever-increasing world of

litigation, the requirement for sport andrecreation organisations to have appropriate insurance has become anessential part of survival. It is vital yourclub protects its assets with adequateinsurance.

Risk management toolInsurance is a common risk

management tool, which may be usedto minimise your club’s liability. However,insurance is a reactive rather than a pro-active risk management tool. Otherrisk management strategies should beadopted in order to reduce the risk fromoccurring in the first place.

Examples of legal claims/risks sporting organisations are exposed to:

• Negligence claims – eg. personalinjury or decisions made

• Criminal liability – including claimsfor sexual offences and discrimination

• Occupier’s liability• Occupational health and safety• Employment liability – eg. unfair

dismissals.

Further information can be found atthe NSW Communities:http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/sportsclubs/ryc_risk_about.asp

Pam Hockings, Robyn Lewis, Jennifer Palmer

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Match Committee Report

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ADHESIVE STICKERS ON BOWLSWith State Playoffs in Pennants and

Championships fast approaching thequestion of adhesive stickers on bowlshas once again come up.

As previously advised, when teamsare competing at either the Pennantplayoffs or State Championships, theyare representing their Club, even thoughthey have won through at District andRegional level. Club stickers, or thoseprovided by the State when required,should be the only ones used.

The Law which covers adhesivestickers is Law 8.1.8 in the Crystal Mark2nd Edition, Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

On the recommendation of the StateMatch Committee, District Stickersshould only be used for a selectedDistrict Representative Side competingin an Inter-District Game.

Dear EditorWe would like to thank the State and

all the organisers who put together awonderful week of bowls at PortMacquarie in May/June.

Unfortunately they couldn’t controlthe weather, however the event ransmoothly, the venues and bowlinggreens were first rate, the food wasgood and the competition excellent.

Congratulations to all concerned andwe certainly look forward to the StateCarnival 2013.

Olga Hyde (Alder Park Bowling Club)

Lesley Szumylo (Neutral Bay)

recommended, that with the shorteningof games for Club and DistrictChampionships in 2013, ControllingBodies for these events consider playingtwo games per day on some, if not allplaying days of their events to have theevent finishing quicker and thereby freeing up more time in an already congested Calendar, for players andalso the organizers.

Please note:This change does not come into

effect until Championships commence in2013 and games played under the current Conditions of Play forAssociation events are not affected forthe remainder of 2012.

Any Club or District that has constructive feedback they would likeconsidered when the Conditions of Playfor Association events (Blue Book) andPennants are reviewed later this year,are invited to submit them to the MatchOffice, with a rationale as to how anychange would benefit Bowls across theState.

The Match Committee is always opento reasonable discussion on improvingConditions and guidelines where thegame can be better organized and conducted fairly, for all competitorsStatewide.

Continued

Thank you ladies, it is always great tohear that members felt it was a success.The Match Committee, CEO, Officestaff, Directors and members of theoperational committees as well as thebowling clubs, council and the managers and staff of the accommo-dation venues go into making this carnival, the great success it is.

Let us not forget the bowling fraternity, some of whom told me, theyhad never missed a carnival. We lookforward to seeing you down south nextyear.

The Editor

Reading all the information provided:

When the Draw is published and distributed for any State event, it comeswith Conditions of Play and a Scheduleof Play. These may be separate documents or on the one page. All theinformation necessary for players inthese events is contained in these documents, and if read carefully will prevent unnecessary phone calls to theOffice for answers already provided inthese pages.

CHANGES for 2013At a recent Board Meeting, a

recommendation was put forward from

the Match Committee to bring NSW

WBA into line with the rest of the States

and Territories in amending the length of

games.

Approval was given for the following:

Singles – 25 shots upPairs and Triples –18 endsPairs will still be four bowls –

2 x 2 x 2 x 2Triples 3 bowls.

At this time the length of the foursgame and Pennants is still beingreviewed and any change in this formatwill be advised in due course.

It is suggested and strongly

Members are invited to submit letters of general interest for publication.These should be concise, constructive and bear the name and club of thewriter. Any letters printed will express the views of the individual and notnecessarily reflect the opinion of the Association.

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3.4) BA reiterated our stance that: “Ascorecard should be kept and completedby the skip of each team”.

The second sentence of DR3.4 wasadded stating: “If there is no scoreboardattendant available, the skips betweenthem should keep the scoreboard updatedat least every second end”. Although it isnot mentioned anywhere in the Laws whocan turn the scoreboard, this sentencewas included to provide advice and guidance (typically for pennant matches) toensure that the scoreboard would matchthe official recording of the game – thescorecard.

After consultation with World Bowls onthis matter, the working of the DR will bereviewed at the next Law review. In theinterim, it is the NOC’s determination thatas the “scoreboard attendant” can be anyperson appointed by either the controllingbody, team manager or the host venue.Therefore, the scoreboard at the end ofeach rink or the ‘main board’ can beadjusted by any player whether they areinvolved in the game or a volunteer.

It is then up to the skips to ensure thatthe scorecards and the individual rinkscoreboard are aligned at least every second end (when skips are at the score-board end). BA Memorandum, May 112012.

Law 36 Position of PlayersLaw 36.1 In relation to the rink of play.36.1.1 Players at the mat-end of the

rink who are not delivering abowl should stand at least 1metre behind the mat

Law 36.2 In relation to a neighbouringrink.

36.2.1 A player should not go into aneighbouring rink where play isin progress.

36.2.2 A player should neither go intonor walk along a neighbouringrink, even if it is not being used,while an opponent is about todeliver or is actually delivering abowl.

36.2.3 If a rink of play is an outside rink(see law 5.6) a player shouldneither go into nor walk alongthe section of green that liesbetween the outside boundaryof the rink and the side ditchwhile an opponent is about todeliver or is actually delivering abowl.

Umpires Discussion GroupsCentral Coast District: Leader is

Leanne Perigo, Recorder is MargaretDixon. Meetings are held on the last Fridayin February, April and August at CentralCoast Leagues Club and June andOctober at Tuggerah Lakes MemorialBowls Club at 10 am.

Newcastle District: Leader is IsobelBaillie, Recorder is Patricia Chisholm.Meetings are held on the third Wednesdayof each month (excluding December) atWal Young House, National Park Street,Newcastle 10am – 12 noon.

Walking SticksIt is not necessary for players using a

walking stick on the green to seek permission to use one.

A player who has a physical disabilitywill be allowed to use a support or an artificial limb (or both) when delivering thejack or a bowl, or when walking on thegreen. The support should have a basecovered with rubber or a similar material.This base should measure at least 76mmacross, and it can be placed on or next tothe mat. Law 38.5

Chocking the JackThe National Officiating Committee

does not condone chocking the jack.The practice of chocking the jack

during the process of determining the shotis not permitted under any circumstancesin Australia. Extract from BAMemorandum, August 2011.

DR3.4 Use of a ScoreboardThere have been some queries recently

regarding who is entitled to turn a score-board now that World Bowls have decreedthe skip must keep the scorecard.

By way of background and as per Law17 in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls,Crystal Mark Second Edition, MNA’s (inthis case Bowls Australia) have the opportunity to make domestic regulations(DR’s) on a range of laws and BowlsAustralia (BA) has included an explanationon each allowable law in the DR’s.

Law 37.1.8 – Allows a domestic regulation regarding the use of a score-board instead of using one of the score-cards. This is very prevalent in SouthAfrica, where they don’t require both skipsto keep a scorecard and instead use onescorecard and one scoreboard.

As BA doesn’t allow this way of scoringin Australia, in the domestic regulation (DR

36.2.4 If a player does not meet theterms of this law, law 35 willapply.

Law 27 Dead BowlLaw 27.1 A bowl is a dead bowl if:27.1.1 It is not a toucher and comes to

rest in the ditch.27.1.2 It is not a toucher and rebounds

onto the rink after contact withthe face of the bank or with thejack or a toucher in the ditch.

27.1.3 After completing its originalcourse or after being moved asa result of play, it comes to restat a distance of less than 14metres, as measured in astraight line, from the centre ofthe mat line to the nearest pointof the bowl.

27.1.4 It passes completely outside theboundaries of the rink of playafter being moved as a result ofplay.

27.1.5 In its original course, it passesoutside a side boundary of therink on a bias which would pre-vent it from re-entering the rinkof play; or

27.1.6 In its original course, it comes torest outside a side boundary ofthe rink even though it may havecome to rest in contact with theoutside edge of a line jack.

Law 27.2 A bowl is not a dead bowl if:27.2.1 It is carried by a player while

inspecting the head.27.2.2 In its original course, it comes to

rest within the boundaries of therink even though it may havepassed outside a side boundaryof the rink during its course.

27.2.3 It is a toucher which reboundsfrom the face of the bank ontothe rink of play.

27.2.4 It is a toucher which comes torest on top of the jack or anoth-er toucher at rest in the ditch; or

27.2.5 It comes to rest on top of thejack or any bowls that are atrest within the boundaries of therink.

Example: 1. The bowl in course comes to rest

with the smallest portion of the bowlwithin the boundaries of the rink ofplay; the bowl would not be a deadbowl.

2. A bowl which comes to rest on the

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World Bowls has recognized this andincluded specified additional definitions todescribe the position of the jack when it isnot exactly “Jack High” in its relation to thejack. Law 1.3.26

The Law reads: Position of bowl in relation to the jack.Jack High or jack level: the nearest part

of a bowl is in line with and at the samedistance from the mat line as the nearestpart of the jack.

These positions are shown in that orderin Figures 1, 2, 3.

Note that, as previously, the exact position of Jack High is when the nearestportion of the bowl is exactly at an imaginary line drawn at right angles to thecentre line, and parallel to the mat line, atthe nearest point of the Jack to the matline.

Remember that if any portion of thebowl cuts this line, no matter how little, itis not Jack High but Short of Jack High.Both bowls in Figure 3 are Short of JackHigh .

Q 1. What is a side?Q 2. How would it be decided who plays first

in a team game?Q 3. Must the winner of the toss play first?Q 4. In a resumed game, may the players

change their playing positions?Q 5. In what direction is a dead end

replayed?Q 6. The jack is delivered by lead hits a pen

dropped by her second. What actionshould be taken and by whom?

Q 7. May a marker lift a bowl to allow a bowlfrom a neighbouring rink to passthrough?

Q 8. The Umpire accidentally moves the jackwhile measuring. Does the jack staywhere it came to rest, or what actionwould be taken?

Q 9. If the jack is moved because of a sudden gust of wind and the skips oropponents in singles cannot agree,what should happen?

Q10. A player wishes to leave the green during the game. What would this player do before leaving the green?

• • •A 1. Any agreed number of teams or Singles

players (or a combination of teams andsingles players) whose combined scoredecide the result of a competition. Law1.2.1.

A 2. Managers toss a coin on behalf of theside. Or in their absence, representa-tives of the sides, skips in a team gameor opponents in Singles should toss acoin. The winner of the toss shoulddecide whether to play first or not. Law 18.2.1

A 3. No. The winner of the toss shouldchoose whether to• Place the mat and deliver the jackand the first bowl or• Tell the opposing player to place themat and deliver the jack and the firstbowl (the opposing player cannotrefuse). Law 18.2.2

A 4. No. The positions of players within ateam should not be changed after thefirst end has been completed unless the change is necessary because asubstitute is introduced as described inLaw 51 and DR 4.6.1

A 5. A dead end should be replayed in thesame direction unless the skips oropponents in Singles agree to play it inthe opposite direction. (If the jack andbowls need to be transferred to theopposite end of the rink before the endis replayed, they should be carried upthe rink to avoid distracting players on

neighbouring rinks.) Law 31.2A 6. If a jack in its original course is

displaced by a member of the team thatdelivered the jack, the opposing leadshould place the mat as described inLaw 19.1.1 and redeliver the jack, making sure that it is centred. Butshould not play first. Law 33.1.1.1.

A 7. No. If during a Singles game, a bowl atrest on the rink is in danger of beingmoved by a bowl from a neighbouringrink, the marker should stop the bowlfrom the neighbouring rink. Law 28.6.2

A 8. No. If the jack is displaced by the equipment being used by the umpireduring measuring, the umpire shouldput the jack back to its former position.Law 33.4.3

A 9. If during the course of play, the positionof the jack or a bowl is altered by thewind, a storm or any other unforeseenincident, the skips or opponents inSingles should be put the jack or bowlback to its former position. If they cannot agree on the jack or bowls former position, they should declare theend dead. Law 53.

A10. No player should delay play by leavingthe rink of play or their team unlesstheir opponent agrees, and then onlyfor no more than 10 minutes. Law 51.1.

green, resting on the jack or atoucher in the ditch would not bea dead bowl.

3. A bowl played on the wrong bias,and was stopped before it hadcrossed the boundary of the rinkof play by a player on that rink orby a player from an adjoining rinkwould not be a dead bowl. (It isnot a dead bowl until it crossesthe boundary line of the rink ofplay Law 27.1.5). The bowl wouldbe treated as a displacement of abowl in course, by another playerLaw 28.1 or by a Neutral PersonLaws 28.3.1.1

What is Jack HighThere have been many misconcep-

tions in the past as to the exact meaning of “Jack High”. In itself it wasnot always adequate as a description ofthe relative position of the bowl to thejack, and a number of other phraseswere used in conjunction with it in orderto make the description more under-standable to the bowler on the mat.

Imaginary Line

MAT

Jack High

MAT

Imaginary Line Past Jack High

Jack High

Figure 2

Figure 1Mat

Mat

Imaginary Line

Past Jack HighImaginary Line

MAT

Imaginary Line Short Jack High

Figure 3Mat

Short of Jack High

Imaginary Line

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE



Coaching Report

Meet the Staff

Kathy Chatillon [email protected]

Choosing new bowls is like choos-ing a new car, there are so many

on the market with many differentfeatures. You need to take your timeand do your research, choosing whatis right for you is so important for theenjoyment of the game.

New bowlers look to the coach forguidance as to the type of bowl bestsuited for them, they often receive somuch advice from all and sundry. Don’tgo past using older bowls. With thesebowls the beginner can develop anunderstanding of draw.

The experienced player may be considering a change, they too will lookfor guidance.

Some player’s particularly intern-ational or elite players have several setsof bowls for varying conditions of play.Their experience helps these players toaccommodate the subtle changes in thebowls.

When considering the purchase ofbowls new or used, bowlers need toconsider such things as size, weight,bias and grip.

SIZE IS RIGHTYou as a club coach are a key

resource in this decision. Sizes rangefrom 00 to 5 with weightings from1215g to 1570g. Commonly the largerthe bowl the heavier it is as against a

The office of NSW Women’s BowlsAssociation has sadly said goodbye

to Heather Welch, who after 5 yearsas CEO has relocated to Singapore toaccompany her husband in an excitingcareer move. I’m sure those of youwho know Heather will wish her well.

Heather’s replacement as CEO isNicky Bethwaite. Nicky grew up on theNorth Shore of Sydney, and learnt to sailat Northbridge Sailing Club. Her sailingcareer spanned several decades, andincluded winning State, National andWorld Championships. Nicky was part ofthe first female sailing crew to representAustralia at the 1988 Seoul Olympics andafter a break of several years, shecoached at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

New Bowls — which ones to choosesmaller bowl. However the smaller bowlis often offset by choosing a heavyweight.

You need to feel comfortable andconfident with what you have chosen

The grip should allow you to hold the bowl during the delivery withoutdropping the bowl. Make sure the bowlis not grasped too snug in the hand. Toosnug a grip prevents a smooth delivery.

Once you feel you have got a comfortable hold, turn your hand upsidedown noting how it feels. Then swingyour arm back, do you feel any strain orpain in this action if so try a different sizeor weight.

CHOOSING THE BIASAs you watch others play, take note

of how different bowls perform. Everybowl has a curve some more pronounced than others. Ask yourcoach to assist you in the choice bestsuited to you. Ask the club coach toborrow a set of bowls if available.

Visit bowls retail outlets many ofwhom will allow you to try before youbuy. Together with coaches, bowlingshops will often be only too pleased toallow players to practice with theirbowls. Some shops have an indoor areato try the bowls.

PLAYING SURFACEA key determinant in choosing what

type of bowl to consider is where youwill be bowling. The green surface willmake a difference – it will affect theamount of bias needed to achieve agood result.

Coaches should make the playeraware of the speed of the green and thetype of playing surfaces so as to providethe best advice for that play.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECTAfter choosing this lovely set of new

bowls the new bowler will be keen toget going; the experience player however should start in the off season.

The new bowls will take time andmany days of practice to adjust to notonly a new turning point but also a newaiming line. To help with this adjustmentplace a marker where your old bowlsbegin to turn, then using your newbowls aim at that point and note the dif-ference. Practice to this new point tothis new aiming point.

Allow sufficient time for the brain toaccommodate this change and bodymuscles to adjust.

Don’t go past the many resourcesavailable on the internet that explain thedifference in the bowls, how each hasthat something special to entice you tobuy.

Finally do your research, talk withyour coach and try before you buy.

before again representing in sailing at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Nicky alsocompeted in several Sydney to HobartYacht Races and continues to sail aroundthe harbour on a regular basis.

Administratively, Nicky’s career spansa wide variety of experiences. Six yearsof merchant banking, followed by mar-keting management in international sport,IT study and implementation, competitionmanagement and several years of sportsadministration have given her a broadbase of capabilities that will complementthe depth of experience in the office fromboth staff and volunteers.

Nicky is looking forward to meetingmany of the passionate bowls players

around the state and to assisting in promoting bowls within the challengingenvironment that we find ourselves atpresent.

Please don’t hesitate to contact theoffice for any assistance required.

Nicky Bethwaite


NSWWBABOWLS NEWSCommunity News

Ajoint partnership with BomaderryBowling Club will see the South

Coast play host to the 84th and 85thAnnual NSW WBA State Carnival overthe next two years.

The Bomaderry Bowling Club, in consultation with Region 8, South CoastDistrict and NSWWBA Inc. will play hostclub to over 1200 bowlers from aroundNSW and interstate for the 2013 and2014 State Carnivals.

Patricia Reynolds, State President said,“With Bomaderry as host club we can beassured of the success of this great eventin 2013 and 2014. The South Coast areahas over 1,000 women bowling membersand a passionate Regional Representativeto support this event in the Shoalhavenarea.”

Meg McClure Region 8 representativesaid, “By hosting these two StateCarnivals in Region 8, this will showcaselawn bowls as a competitive sport.”

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, PaulGreen said, “The NSWWBA State Carnivalwill provide the area an opportunity to further showcase the Shoalhaven to the1,200 competitors plus officials and spectators taking part in the event. I’mextremely pleased to see the Shoalhavenawarded the rights to host the 2013 and2014 NSWWBA State Carnival. This eventwill provide a fantastic opportunity toshowcase the many tourist destinationsand high class facilities the Shoalhavenhas to offer while also providing an opportunity for local businesses to profitoutside of the peak season.”

The dates for the 2013 Carnival are:Monday May 27 to Friday May 31, 2013

The Entry Form will appear in theSeptember-October Bowls News.

Illawarra Vision Impaired BowlersCommunity Announcement

Gearing up for theState Carnival 2013

The Illawarra Vision Impaired Bowlersmeet at Dapto Bowling Club,

Marshall St, Dapto, most Sundays at12:30pm and would like to extend awelcome to any vision impaired peoplewho would like to join us in a socialgame of bowls.

We would also like to invite anyoneinterested in coaching or directing visionimpaired bowlers, and anyone who wouldbe interested in a friendly social game ofbowls to join this friendly team.

This is a social club and play as such,we abide by the rules laid down by the

Bowl for Others

Areminder regarding the Luncheonwhich has been booked for

Friday September 21, 2012, at theMasonic Club, Castlereagh Street,Sydney.

The cost of the Luncheon is $45 andwe must guarantee 70 people willattend. Payment for tickets is requiredby August 24.

Please contact:Secretary Merle, 9713 9229 orPresident Gladys on 9799 1052.

It is regretted we have not acknowledged donations received fromclubs for some time up to Decemberand thank them for their generosity.

Donations received this year –Blayney, Millthorpe, Molong, Manildra,Orange City ( in lieu of Christmas Cards),Caringbah (Spider), Riverview (when club

closed), West Pennant Hills, Turramurra,Hunters Hill, Asquith, Hexham,Shoalhaven Heads.

When sending cheques, if a membersends her subscription and includes adonation, please advise the amountsseparately .

Glad BarnesPresident

THANK YOU

BOWL for OTHERS Secretary Merle McCarthy is finally home after 14 weeks and 3days in hospital and After Care, where she found there is always someone worse

than you.Merle wishes to thank State President Patricia Reynolds, the NSWWBA Directors,

Committees, the Office staff, CEO Heather and her many bowling friends and the clubs.She has received so many cards from everyone wishing her a speedy recovery.

Merle would like to make this a personal thank you as there are far too many good wishes for her to reciprocate. She is now ready to get back into the swing of things and wewish her well. Look forward to seeing you Merle.

bowling authorities and would like anyonewho has a passion for the game to join, aswell as anyone willing to have a go!

The group was formed on July 29,2007 and so will be celebrating the 5thAnniversary this year. Anyone interested injoining the club for its anniversary is verywelcome and sought after. There are alsointer-club visits of a social nature.

Unfortunately the club membership isdown to 20 and any help you can give fornew membership will be greatly appreciated. Please pop in to see us atDapto. Charlie Williams (02) 4262 0294

NSW Women take ASHESASHES in a clean sweep


State Event

On June 13-14, the NSW StateSide and Under 25 girls playeda three Test Series against

Queensland. This was held at TarenPoint Bowling Club, in conjunctionwith the NSW Men’s and Under 25’s.

Unfortunately Sydney had beenreceiving unseasonably high rainfall andthe prospect of completing the serieswas not looking good. Practice day wasrain interrupted but it held off for most ofthe next 2 days.

Showers dampened the Greens forthe 1st Test, but not the enthusiasm ofthe players. Karen Murphy was drawnagainst fellow Australian representative,Linsey Armitage and at the half waymark, scores were 12-12. Four on the18th end gave Queensland a two shotadvantage, but two’s on the next threeends sealed the win for NSW 22-18.

Kelsey Cottrell on the next rinkappeared to have the measure of TracyFoster (Queensland) when leading 19-11on the 14th end; however theQueensland team made a late rally to godown by 1 shot. The rink skipped byNatasha Van Eldik had a steady leadthroughout the game but a six on the16th end really clinched victory for them21-15.

NSW won the 1st Test 70-54.

Once again the 2nd Test began indrizzling rain. Karen Murphy led heropponent, (Nicole Williams) all the way

SENIORS:• Kay Moran, Arleen Jeffrey, Julie

Keegan, Karen Murphy

• Sarah Boddington, Kelly Richards,Beth Quinlan, Kelsey Cottrell

• Jan Agar, Sharyn Renshaw, KatrinaWright, Natasha Van Eldik.

Daphne Shaw (Manager)

NSW State Senior Team at the 2012 Ashes Series

NSW State Senior Team at the 2012 Ashes Series

to record a 20-14 win. Natasha VanEldik had a close game throughout, buta well executed 5 five on the 20th endsealed victory for her team 23-19. Thesetwo teams finished ahead of the Cottrellvs. Armitage game, with a 10 shot leadoverall to NSW. The scores on this rinkwere locked 15-15 with 6 ends to playand Lynsey Armitage in devastatingform. However Kelsey Cottrell was ableto add a vital 2 shots on the last end, aloss of seven in the game, but moreimportantly, a 3 shot win for NSW onthe big scoreboard.

This gave NSW a 2 nilunbeatable result with oneTest to play. All 3 teams wonthat Test.

We had one new repplayer, Kelly Richards fromRaymond Terrace, congratulations Kelly.

Natasha Van Eldik's teamof Jan Agar, SharynRenshaw, Katrina Wrightwere the most successful ofthe State Side.

A fantastic win for NSW,the girls won 8 of 9 rinksplayed. Their performancewas outstanding in tryingconditions and they're to becongratulated on a fine spirited effort all round.

Julie Keegan, Kay Moran and Arleen Jeffreyat the Ashes, enjoying the moment.

Under 25 ASHESASHES


NSWWBABOWLS NEWSState Event

NSW Under 25’s State Team at theAshes Series

Morgan Solman-Stewart bowling through

some tough weather

AUGUST7 – Forestville RSL, 50th Birthday and President’s Day9 – Black Head, President's Day

SEPTEMBER4 – Parramatta RSL, President's Day

11 – Kemps Creek, President’s Day and 45th Birthday11 – Southern Tablelands, 50th Birthday & President’s Day18 – Narromine, 60th Birthday and President’s Day25 – Huskisson, 50th Birthday25 – Lithgow Workman's, President's Day

OFFICIAL DIARY

By Daphne Shaw, Manager

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE BOWLING COMMUNITY FOR 50 YEARS

109 IBERIA STREETPADSTOW NSW 2211 (Padstow Bowls Club)

Phone: (02) 9771 0544 • Fax: (02) 9771 0644

Email: [email protected]

www.bentleysbowls.com

OPENING TIMESMonday 10am-5pm

Tuesday 9am-3.30pm Wednesday 9am-12.30pm

Thursday 10am-5pm Friday - At a club near you

Saturday 9am-11.30am

The U-25 girls played Singles, Pairs, and Triples in eachTest, rotating positions so they played a different posi-tion each game of the series. Queensland were off to a

good start in the 1st Test, winning both the Pairs andTriples comfortably. Naomi Elliot gave NSW a win in thesingles, unfortunately not enough to give us a test win.

The 2nd Test was much closer, Naomi skipped the Triples toa win and Angela Tindall was narrowly defeated in the Singles.Once again, a 2-1 win to Queensland.

The 3rd Test almost went our way, with Lisa Mitchell winningthe Singles and Naomi going down 17-20 in the Pairs. Overalla great effort from these girls, our bowlers of the future.

Queensland were a polished outfit and deserved their win.I'm sure the experience in this series will give positive resultsfor this young group of bowlers in the future.

UNDER 25’s TEAM – Naomi Elliot, Jessica Evans, SarahHillyer, Lisa Mitchell, Morgan Solman-Stewart, Angela Tindall.

State News


The State Champion of ClubChampions was once again inthe Illawarra District, held at

and sponsored by Oak FlatsBowling and Recreation Club.

The event took place July 16-19,2012, the format being 2 games per daywith the quarter and semi finals beingplayed on Wednesday, July 18, and theFinal being played on Thursday morning.

Ninety seven club Champions tookpart in the event, players coming from farand wide throughout NSW. The first dayplayers were split between Oak Flats andWarilla Bowling & Recreation Club.

State President Patricia Reynolds welcomed players at Oak Flats whileDirector/State Match Chairman PamHockings ran proceedings. MatchCommittee member Robyn Lewis officiated and welcomed players atWarilla. President Patricia thanked OakFlats Lady President Janet Pettit for theuse of the club and congratulated all play-ers on qualifying for the State Championof Club Champions.

A high standard of bowls was playedthroughout the tournament with somevery close games.

The quarter finals were playedWednesday morning between Jan Rolph(Merrylands) and Karen Murphy

(Cabramatta), Karen winning 31–19. JudyMonks (Park Beach) played Lyn Skeers(Toongabbie) and Jan won the game31–28. Katrina Wright (St Johns Park) vJudy Gould (Figtree RSL) with Katrina winning 31–23. Leanne Smith (Oak Flats)played Veonie Brown (Lithgow City) withLeanne also winning 31–23. All the gameswere very close and everyone watchingenjoyed the great bowls.

The semi finals played in the afternoonbetween Katrina Wright and LeanneSmith, was a very close game with eachplayer taking the lead throughout thegame. The latter ends saw Katrina creepahead to win the game 31–26.

The second semi was between KarenMurphy and Judy Monks. During thegame Judy had many bowls in the headbut Karen managed to make the shot,taking the early lead and keeping the leadthroughout the game. The end score didnot reflect the quality of play betweenboth players, with Karen winning.

The Final was played Thursday morning and both Karen and Katrinastarted play rugged up and in wet weather gear due to the drizzling rain.

The game started evenly with thescores at 5 all, 9 all, and 11 all. ThenKaren started to creep ahead one bowl ata time, with Katrina only winning the

occasional end, and Karen winning thegame 31–16.

President Patricia thanked Oak FlatsCEO Matt O’Hara and Lady PresidentJanet for a very successful week, andthanked the Oak Flats ladies for their hardwork over the week, preparing and serv-ing the most fabulous morning teas andlunches. She thanked the Board of OakFlats for their sponsorship of the event,and Oak Flats Director George Cowlingfor looking after the Flag, the umpires andmarkers, and Match Committee for thesuccessful running of the event.

President Patricia and Oak FlatsDirector Don Ryman presented the runner-up Certificate to Katrina Wright.

Oak Flats CEO Matt O’Hara presentedthe winning trophy to Karen and Club representative Claire Duke. Karen thankedOak Flats for sponsoring the game, for theattention given by the Oak Flats ladiesduring the week, and Katrina for a greatgame. Oak Flats CEO Matt congratulatedKaren on her win and wished her luck inthe Nationals. He also thanked PresidentPatricia and her officials on a successfulevent and stated that Oak Flats lookedforward to sponsoring the event in 2013.

President Patricia presented PresidentJanet, District and CEO Matt with a smallgift on behalf of the NSWWBA.

Champion of Club Champions SINGLES

2012 Champion of ClubChampions semi finalists

(l to r): Karen Murphy (winner), Judy Monks, Leanne Smith,

Katrina Wright.

Cabramatta wins 2012Champion of Club Champions PAIRS

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

The 2012 Champion of ClubChampions Pairs was onceagain sponsored by and held

at Warilla BC between July 2-5,2012.

The competition consisted of 2games of 18 ends per day and the finalbeing played on Thursday July 5th.

96 teams entered the event andcame from as far afield as Dubbo City,South Tamworth, Milton Ulladulla, Cowraand Tumut. There were 4 teams ofmother and daughter entered comingfrom Kiama, Windang Camden and ParkBeach, two of whom made it through tothe quarter finals.

The quarter final was played onWednesday morning in very cold weather which saw the players, officialsand spectators rugged up like Eskimos.

The teams were:Betty Herbertson, Kay Forrell

(Merrylands) -v- Noreen Sneddon,Leeann Patterson (Castle Hill) withCastle Hill the winners.

Jenny Wallis, Yvonne Williams(Turramurra) -v- Michelle Fellows, BerylSelems (Camden) with Turramurra thewinners.

Wilma Cox, Gwen Lambkin(Singleton) -v- Karen Murphy, Kay Moran(Cabramatta) with Cabramatta the winners.

Leanne Smith, Sharon Ryman (OakFlats) -v- Judy Monks, C. Monks (subfor C. Dodd) (Park Beach) with Oak Flatsthe winners.

Every one was very glad to get insidefor lunch and a warm drink before goingout again for the semi final.

The first semi final was playedbetween Cabramatta and Turramurra,with Karen Murphy and Kay Moran taking an early lead which they held untilJenny Willis and Yvonne Williams conceded on the 16th end.

The second semi final was playedbetween Oak Flats and Castle Hill. Thiswas a very close game with each teamtaking the lead through out the game.On the 3rd last end it was 11–12 to

Noreen and Leeann (CastleHill), but on the last but oneend Leanne and Sharon(Oak Flats) picked up 5 tomake the score 16–12. Thelast end was another pick upof 3 shots and the game finished 19–12.

The final was played onThursday morning in bittercold weather and rain threatening. Members ofMatch, Robyn Lewis andJenny Palmer scored on thebig board for the game, eachscoring 4 ends at a time,and then coming inside for awarm up.

This was a nail biting close game,each team taking the lead throughout.The 3rd last end saw the score 17–15 toOak Flats, but Karen and Kay picked up3 on the 2nd last end to make the score17–18.

The last end had everyone sitting onthe edge of their seats with Leanne andSharon holding 1 shot with only onebowl to come. Karen played a blinderand moved the jack to pick up 3 shotsand a final score of 21–17.

After lunch NSWWBA PresidentPatricia Reynolds introduced WarillaDeputy Chairman, Robert Tynan andasked him to present the runners-up trophy.

Past NSWWBA President JewelBuchanan presented the JewelBuchanan Trophy to the winners, stating she had cometo Warilla expecting to see agood final but she ended up seeing a great final.

President Patricia thenthanked Warilla President BettyAnderson and all her ladies forthe work and concern given to the players and officials, the

staff of Warilla for the wonderful foodthroughout the week, the MatchCommittee for their organisation of theevent which made it such a success.She then asked Mr Kevin Granger,Chairman of Oak Flats to say a fewwords. Kevin thanked the Board ofWarilla and all who had assistedthroughout the week, CongratulatedKaren and Kay for their win, Oak FlatsPresident Janet Pettit, and last of all butnot least Leanne and Sharon.

President Patricia then wished everyone a safe trip home.


2012 Champion of Club ChampionsPairs runners-up (l to r): Sharon

Rymand & Leanne Smith (Oak Flats)

2012 Champion of Club Champions Pairs winners(l to r): Kay Moran & Karen Murphy (Cabramatta)

with Jewel Buchanan.


State Carnival

The NSWWBA 83rd Annual StateCarnival was held from May 28- June 1 in the Hastings Haven

area for the second year.The welcome mat was put out for the

masses of lady bowlers who descendedon the area to enjoy the facilities of PortMacquarie and to play bowls. There wereteams from interstate, Inaloo (WA),Victoria Point, Sunnybank and Jindalee(Qld) and Wodonga (Vic) – some of thesehad been at the State Carnival on severaloccasions.

A total of 1,120 players, in teams of 4,played six games over three days hopingto be Section winners and get to the playoffs on Thursday and Friday.

To the Hastings Haven District Presi-dent Maureen Bradford and SecretaryCarole Graham for their co-operation, andalso to the host clubs who worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone enjoyedthemselves, many thanks. Participatingvenues were Port Macquarie City, PortPanthers, North Haven, Lake Cathie, Kew,Wauchope and Westport.

Sad to say the weather was inclement,heavy rain prevented some games frombeing played at all, and some games hadto be shortened, but as it was the winnerof the Section who progressed to theplayoffs, this was not a problem.

All 20 section winners were presentedwith a large umbrella prior to the commencement of the playoffs on theThursday. Due to heavy showers comingand going on Friday, games again had tobe shortened to allow for the winners tobe determined.

The 20 Section winners were:

Section 1: Maureen Murphy (Warilla)

Section 2: Gail Cupples (South Grafton)

Section 3: Gloria Clifton (Bomaderry)

Section 4: Gail Sheehan (Maitland City)

Section 5: Bronwyn McPherson(Engadine)

Section 6: Judith Cooke (GoulburnRailway)

Section 7: Olga Hyde (Edgeworth)

Section 8: Lorraine York (RamsgateRSL)

Section 9: Debra Howard (Castle Hill)

Section 10: Leone Barnett (Warilla)

Section 11: Margaret Newell (HeatonBirmingham Gardens)

Section 12: Elfrida Chan (Merrylands)

Section 13: Melyn Fleming (South WestRocks)

Section 14: Eula Webster (Tuncurry)

Section 15: Noreen Sneddon (CastleHill)

Section 16: Roslyn Brown (Tuncurry –Forster Sports)

Section 17: Pamela Begley (LakeCathie)

Section 18: Lynette Strickleton (MaitlandCity)

Section 19: Doreen Milburn (Avalon)

Section 20: Christine Gordon (Harbord)

The Final for first and second placewas played in a rain interrupted gamebetween Leone Barnett’s team (Warilla)

83rd Annual State Carnival

North Haven - Day 1

Lake Cathie - Day 1

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and Judith Cooke’s team (GoulburnRailway).

Third and Fourth was a playoffbetween Lorraine York’s team (RamsgateRSL) and Christine Gordon’s team(Harbord).

Final Results were:

Winners – Leone Barnett (s), ShirleyLindsay, Patricia Orgill, Emelia West(Warilla)

Runners-up – Judith Cooke (s),Barbara Edwards, Mary Leslie, LorraineMcNeil (Goulburn Railway)

3rd – Christine Gordon (s), JanetNewell, Robyn Constable, Lorraine Belling(Harbord)

4th – Lorraine York (s), Jana Zrno, DinaRaukis, Claire Kelly (Ramsgate RSL).

In her closing speech NSWWBAPresident Patricia Reynolds thanked LarryCollins of Port Macquarie City and askedthat the Association’s appreciation bepassed onto the Board. The HastingsHaven-Port Macquarie Council wasthanked for their sponsorship. President

1st - Warilla

3rd – Harbord

2nd – Goulburn Railway

4th – Ramsgate RSL

Shirley Devine and her wonderful band ofladies in the Women’s Club were acknowl-edged together with those gentlemen whohelped each day to ensure smooth run-ning of the event – Charlie Buchanan(Bowls Co-Ordinator), President RegLucas of the Men’s Club, Eric Durant whoco-ordinated the results on the website.

The District was thanked again for theirinvolvement in the preparation of theCarnival. All the venue managers werethanked for their time and efforts and avery big ”thank you” to Pam Hockings(Chairman), Robyn Lewis, Jennifer Palmer(State Match Committee) for once againrunning an extremely successful event.



Chris GreenNSW CommunityDevelopment OfficerFresh Faced “BLUES”

Juniors News

South Bowls Club in Mackay,Queensland was the venue for

the 2012 New South Wales -v-Queensland Under 18 Test Series.

The series was contested fromMonday, July 2nd to Wednesday July 4th,the fabulous weather throughout the threedays was matched by the quality of bowlsfrom both sides.

Fresh new faces filled both the NSWGirls and Boys sides with 5 debutants andonly 3 girls remaining from the 2011Australian Championships winning side.

The First Test started off with mixedresults as Queensland came out firing onthe opening morning to claim both theBoys Pairs 25-8 and Triples 19-12 andthe Girls Pairs 19-8. NSW Girls claimedvictory in their triples encounter 22-11 toget the Blues on the board during theopening session. In the afternoon sessionthe NSW Girls found their feet andclaimed both the Singles 21-14 and Fours18-16 and secured the First Test.

The Boys then had everyone on theedge of their seats with NSW needing toclaim both disciplines to halve the Test.With the Boys Fours teaming up well andleading for the entire match before securing a comfortable 23-9 win, all eyeswere on the Singles match betweenNSW’s Dylan Skinner and Qld’s RohanWilson. With Skinner taking an early lead,Wilson fought back to 19-20, with Skinnerholding the shot and a drawn Test, Wilsonplayed the shot of the Test driving theJack in the ditch and securing 2 shots,the match and the First Test toQueensland.

Tuesday was sure to be a huge day inthe context of the series as the SecondTest and half of the Third Test would becompleted over the 3 sessions of the day.Over the first two sessions the NSW Girlswent from strength to strength claiming allfour disciplines, the Test and an unbeatable series lead. NSW’s Ellen Ryanwon her singles encounter against Qld’sApril Wilson 21-6, the NSW Four of DawnHayman, Tayla Conway, Jamie-LeeWorsnop and Natalie Noronha defeatedQld’s Angela Earle, Rikki-Lee Kemp,Madison Styles and Natasha Jones 25-18. Hayman and Ryan then teamedup in the Pairs to defeat Kemp and Styles

23-15 and the NSW Triple of Conway,Worsnop and Noronha completed theTest clean sweep by defeating Earle,Wilson and Jones 14-10.

The NSW Boys also fought hard in theopening 2 sessions of the day falling shortby just one shot to claim a drawn SecondTest. The Boys Singles clash was onceagain one of high quality with Wilson onceagain just pipping Skinner, 21-15. NSWBoys Fours team of Corey Wedlock, BillyJohnson, Luke Jones and Ben Glassoncontinued their form of the previous dayby recording another strong fours win 22-10. With the Boys Pairs team beingdefeated 31-14 by the strong Qld combination of Wilson and Sean Ingham,the Triples needed a victory to keep theseries alive and the combination ofWedlock, Jones and Glasson fell agonisingly short finishing level with Qld’sNic Gosley, Braidan Leese and Joel Leese17-17.

The final session of the day and thestart of the Third Test saw the NSW Girlscontinue in the dominant style while theBoys continued in the fighting spirit all theway until the end. The Girls claimed thePairs 19-8 and the Triples 15-11 while theQld boys claimed their Pairs encounter20-12 and Triples 14-10.

With both series having already beenwon heading into the last days play mostwould have expected a laid backapproach by both sides but both NSWand Qld sides showed the spirit and

ability that have earned them state representation.

In the final matches of the series NSWGirls recorded a 26-10 victory in the Fourswhile Qld hit back in the Singles claiminga 21-15 victory. The NSW Boys foughthard with two close matches to finish theseries, Singles resulted in a 21-19 victoryto Qld and the Fours also went Qld’s way14-10.

The Final Series results were NSWGirls claiming their series 3-0 and the QldBoys claiming their series 3-0. With manydebutants among the NSW side andsome new faces also in the Queenslandside, it was a credit to all players involvedwith the quality of bowls played and theperformances by all through the threedays play.

The series was definitely a great stepping stone for both states on theircampaign towards the 2012 AustralianJunior Championships in Launceston,Tasmania during the first week of October.

New South Wales SidesGirls: Ellen Ryan (Goulburn Railway),

Tayla Conway (Redhead), Dawn Hayman(Fairy Meadow), Jamie-Lee Worsnop (StJohns Park), Natalie Noronha (Warilla).

Boys: Dylan Skinner (Figtree RSL), BillyJohnson (Belrose), Corey Wedlock (WestCoffs), Luke Jones (Evans Head), BenGlasson (Mt Lewis).

Coach/Managers: Sharyn Renshawand Chris Green.


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Singles Champion, Jena Mileto (St Johns Park).

Singles runner-up, Molly Wilton (Maitland City).

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2012 NSW Under 18Girls Singles and PairsThe 2012 NSW Under 18 GirlsChampionships were sponsored by Illawarra Zone 16and played at Windang BowlingClub between July 5-8.

The event began with the singles onThursday 5 July when 3 sectional roundswere played in wet, miserable conditions.The players were unperturbed and playedon regardless, thankfully the weatherimproved for the remaining three days.

There were seven sections, with theseven section winners proceeding to thequarter finals along with a ‘wild card’granted to the next best performed player.

Jena Mileto took control of her quarterfinal against Sam Noronha taking thematch 21-7. Tayla Conway had a grandbattle edging out Dawn Hayman 21-19.Molly Wilton played consistently to win herquarter final 21-16 over Jamie LeeWorsnop.

The fourth quarter final saw JasmineKew matched up against Keeley McGuire.Kew scored the wildcard, while McGuiresecured the section with a 21-20 thirdover Kew. The quarter final, however,belonged to Kew with another narrowresult, 21-19.

Molly Wilton scored a convincing 21-10 victory over Jasmine Kew in the semifinal, securing the victory with consistentdrawing. Jena Mileto and Tayla Conwayhad a good tussle, with Jena proving justthe better on the day with a 21-15 victory.

The final began as a hard fought contest, Jena grabbed an early 7-2 lead,before Molly fought back to level at 10-all.

Molly seemed to have grabbed a crucial advantage when she scored 4 tomove to a 16-11 advantage, but Jenawon consecutive ends to bring the scoreto 16-14. Molly then won three ends in arow to be on the cusp of victory leading20-14.

Jena then hit back hard, scoring a 2and a 3 to move to 19, then grabbed thematch by playing a brilliant trail into theditch with her last bowl, sitting on the jackand leaving Molly only a few centimetresto draw second.

The NSW U18 Girls Pairs saw 14teams battle it out in four sections, the

section winners and next best performedadvancing to the quarter finals. All gameswere played over 12 ends.

In the semi-finals Jess Cousley andTracey-Lee Swift beat Molly Wilton andLauren Shaw 11-9 while dawn Haymanand Jamie-Lee Worsnop knocked outJessica Hili and Keeley McGuire 15-13.

The quarter finals were also closefought affairs, three finished with a differ-ence of two shots, the other just one.

After the close nature of the quarterand semi finals, the final proved to besomewhat of an anti-climax. DawnHayman and Jamie Lee Worsnopgrabbed control of the final, not allowingtheir opponents (Jess Cousley andTracey-Lee Swift) a foothold. They racedto an unassailable lead courtesy of bothplaying great draw and conversion shots.The final score was 21-2.

A big vote of thanks to Illawarra Zone16 and the members and staff ofWindang BC for their support over theChampionships.

Pairs finalists (l to r): Runners-up Jessica Cousley (Wagga RSL), Tracey-Lee Swift (Goulburn Railway) with winners, Dawn Hayman (Fairy Meadow)and Jamie-Lee Worsnop (St Johns Park).

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trouble early in her semi-finalagainst national teammate BethQuinlan. Down 0–12 at onestage, Armitage fought backand claimed the match in dra-matic fashion when holding oneat 23–24. Quinlan looked toknock up a short bowl with herlast but ended up moving thejack to further advantage Lynseygiving her two shots and game.

In the final it was a see-sawing encounter early, beforeKaren Murphy gathered momentum and stretched themargin out to 19–6, relentlesslyapplying pressure and pushingfor victory on every end.

Playing to her strengths,Karen did not allow Lynsey tosettle into any kind of routine,and each time she found herselfdown a shot or shots it seemed inevitablethat she had a draw or weighted shot tocounter.

Australian Vice Captain KarenMurphy upstaged the nation’scaptain, Lynsey Armitage, to

etch her name onto the trophy ofthe $10,000 Ladies Black Douglasfor a third occasion at South Tweed.

Murphy had also secured the covetedtitle in 2005 and 2009 and became justthe second person to record three wins atthe event, following victories by SouthTweed in 1991, 1992 and 1994.

Karen had a difficult journey en route tothe final, but snatched a berth in the semiwith a 16 shot win over local hope LolitaTreasure, coupled with WorldChampionships Gold medallist JulieKeegan’s 18 shot loss at the hands ofrecent international debutant CarlaOdgers before storming past Asia PacificChampionships gold medallist RebeccaQuail 25–12 to reach the decider.

In contrast, Lynsey Armitage, the reigning Australian Open singles winner,won six straight during her sectionaland post sectional games but struck

2012 LadiesBlack Douglas

Finalists, Lynsey Armitage and KarenMurphy (winner of the Black DouglasTrophy) (Photo courtesy of John VanDen Broeke - Photo Arts Club, Tweed)

Karen with Bowls Queensland President BevHiggins (Photo courtesy of John Van DenBroeke - Photo Arts Club, Tweed)


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District History

On February 13, 1913, 8 ladies had aroll up on Hamilton BC’s greens.

This was the commencement of ladiesbowls in Newcastle.

Hamilton BC was officially opened onFebruary 17, 1914 with a 3 rink green.

Torpey Place Women’s Bowling andCroquet Club was officially opened onApril 28, 1926 with 18 playing members,3 bowling rinks and 2 croquet greens. Thecroquet section was abandoned in 1935when a full bowling green was construct-ed. Sadly these 2 clubs have now closed.

These clubs were closely followed byLambton Park, Newcastle South, Stockton,New Lambton, Raymond Terrace,Newcastle, Adamstown and Sulphide.

There were a number of Clubs associated early on with the District whichare now in the Hunter River District whichwas formed on November 27, 1951.

In 1934 the Newcastle and NorthernDistrict Association was formed with clubsaffiliating individually with the State body.There was some disagreement regardingrepresentation with the State and eventu-ally Torpey Place, Newcastle and Torontoformed a breakaway group who affiliated

with the NSWWBA and with Yambaformed the Northumberland DWBA onJune 18, 1937. This was the first Districtaffiliated as such with the NSWWBA.

In 1941 those clubs who were still withthe Newcastle and Northern District joinedthe Northumberland District whichbecame the Newcastle DWBA in 1962. InMay 2008, a small club, Bayway Villagewas formed in our District.

In January, 2000 there was a boundarydivision in the Newcastle District and LakeMacquarie DWBA was formed.

We have enjoyed the friendship of the5 Districts (former “D” Group) over theyears: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, HunterRiver, Upper Hunter and Central Coast.

This year Regions took over Groupswith the Newcastle, Hunter River, andUpper Hunter being Region 5. LakeMacquarie and Central Coast DistrictsRegion 6. We wish each region the verybest. Mrs Maree Harman is the RegionalRepresentative for Region 5.

Also the new NSWWBA Constitutionand By-Laws came into effect September,2011. The District is now waiting to havethe new District Constitution and By–Laws

75 Years of History – Newcastle District WBAapproved by the State.In 2003 the Districtwas incorporated.

Over the years there are Represent-ative games, Rose Bowl with the CentralCoast District, Howard Shield with theIllawarra District and a representativegame with Bowls ACT which are verycompetitive but friendly. Also there is anInter-District Day each year with theHunter River District. The Grand Carnivalhas been running for many, many yearsand is one of the highlights as is theCarnival Concert.

The honours brought to the districthave been many and varied. NewcastleDistrict along with all Districts has seenmany changes in the State Dress Policy.

There is a big future for Lawn Bowlswith the District’s young bowlers showingthe way. Natasha Van Eldik, Kelly Richardsand Sarah Vesenjak are remarkable youngladies and a great example to the Districtand State who are very proud of them.

The Office Bearers of the NewcastleDistrict WBA are to be commended overthe past 75 years because without theseladies and the many club members therewould not be this wonderful district.

Elaine Taylor (Honorary Secretary Newcastle DWBA)

Charity DaysOn May 3, 2012 Chester Hill RSL

President, Norrie Howard hosted a verysuccessful Charity Day.

80 bowlers from Lansdowne Districtclubs enjoyed a competitive fun game ofbowls and a delicious afternoon tea.Raffles, 100 sheets, spider and tradingtable raised $1,120 for charities,Westmead Children’s Hospital andBreakthrough Solutions.

• • •Rain stopped play at the Davistown

RSL Charity Day, however, it didn’t dampen spirits as all those present settleddown to a very challenging game of triviaand an enjoyable picnic lunch.

The tombola, cake raffle and tradingtable were very well supported and raised$2,200 for Central Coast Kids in Need.

Davistown RSL would like to thank thegenerous sponsors, Mega Save Chemistof Erina, The Davistown RSL Club Ltd andthe RSL Sub Branch at Davistown.

Goulburn Railway WBC held a verysuccessful Charity Day raising money forthe Dialysis Unit at Goulburn BaseHospital. It was a perfect day for bowling,the weather was great and judging by thelaughter and chatter everyone enjoyedthemselves. As a result we were able topresent Tracy Sampson, Nursing Managerof the unit with a cheque for $1200.

The unit has been in Goulburn for 7years, has 8 chairs and treats 16 patientseach week. Each patient attends threetimes a week. By having this unit at thelocal hospital each patient is saved fromtravelling to Canberra and back threetimes a week for treatment.

• • •On Saturday May 26, 2012 a

volunteer group from Free the Bears FundInc. (FTB) held a fund raising Trivia Nightat St Johns Park BC. The night was asuccess raising $3,000 for theOrganisation.

Free the Bears commenced 17 yearsago by Perth woman Mary Hutton. Its firstSanctuary was built in Agra, India (where

the Taj Mahal is), to release Bears thatwere caught and used by handlers to“Dance” to collect some tourist dollars.After 15 years the final Dancing Bear (followed by a few hundred) was given itsfreedom, when it was handed over to theSanctuary. The Sanctuary works withthese handlers, to provide another form ofincome.

In the meantime, three other sanctuaries were also built in Vietnam,Laos and Cambodia. .

In all FTB Sanctuaries, Bears receiveVeterinarian treatment, adequate diet,shelter, behavioural enrichment and a lotof TLC. Further Information on Free theBears can be found on the Internet.

On behalf of FTB I would like to thankSt John’s Park BC for their generosity inallowing us the use of their facilities without charge and for the donation, abottle of “Jim Bean” on the night, as oneof our game prizes.

Thank you for your time.Paul Sillato – Free the Bears Fund Inc

and SJP bowler

Notice of 2012 NSWWBAAnnual General Meeting


Friday July 20, 2012

Memo 199

Attention: Regional Representatives, District and Club SecretariesCC: Directors and Committees

Please be advised that the New South Wales Women’s Bowling Association’s Annual General Meeting(AGM) is to be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Venue: Sydney School of Mechanics280 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

Time: 11:00am

As numbers are critical for both a Quorum and catering please RSVP by August 31, 2012by email to [email protected]

Business will be as follows:• Reading and confirmation of minutes of the 2011 NSWWBA Annual General Meeting• Consideration of the Association’s Annual Report and Balance Sheet• Election/Appointment of Directors• Announcement of Standing and Operation Committee and Regional Representative Committee appointments• Other Business

A list of nominees for Elected Positions – Directors, will be distributed after nominations close on August 15, 2012.

For more information about 2012/13 NSWWBA Nominations or Expressions of Interest please refer to Memo 193 or go to www.womensbowlsnsw.org

PLEASE CONTACT NSWWBA HEAD OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE MEMO.

NOMINATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WILL BE CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWINGPOSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT CONSTITUTION.

1. Nominations for elected positions• Directors (2)

2. Expressions of interesta. Standing Committees b. Operational Committees

• Match • Selection• Umpires • Constitution• Coaching • Journal

• Social• Historians

• Regional Representatives (16)

AGM 2012


Nomination – Elected Positions

Nomination for Elected Positions 2012/2013This form is to be used for all elected positions for NSWWBA Inc. including the following: Directors (2)

Nomination for position of Director

First name: Surname:

NSWWBA registration number:

I hereby certify that I am a full financial member of the WBC and ifappointed agree to the conditions stated below.

Nominated



I hereby certify that I am a full financial member of the WBC

Seconded




For all nomination forms it is compulsory to attach a resume ofyour aim, experience and ability relevant to the position. It isalso required that candidates meet the following criteria, essential for all elected positions:

• Demonstrated proficiency with, and a good working knowledge ofcomputers.

• Proven ability to communicate at all levels – written and oral.• Demonstrated ability to interpret, understand and implement rulesand regulations, particular to individual committees.

• Proven ability to operate within a team environment and,• Commitment to professionalism and confidentiality.• Current Driver’s License and own transport/access to own transport.

By executing this Nomination form I agree:I. to execute a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Ethics in the

form determined by the Board from time to time;II. that executing this nomination form is a condition of appointment;III. that executing the Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Ethics is a

term of nominations; and

IV. that failure to execute either the Confidentiality Agreement or theCode of Ethics shall result in my ineligibility to continue in the elected position.

Guidelines for CandidatesPlease read through the individual Job Description as stated below:• Experience has shown a minimum commitment of two (2) days perweek for the President and one (1) day for all other positions is necessary.

• Note – All Board and State communication is via email.• Priority must be given to all official NSWWBA duties.

PRESIDENT/DIRECTORAll members of all the NSWWBA Board are expected to promote goodwill and foster/maintain the Integrity of NSWWBA Inc. For moredetailed Job Description please contact the New South Wales Women’sBowling Association. As indicated in the Constitution 25.1 - 26.3.

I hereby certify my consent, and if elected agree (Name) please print to the conditions stated above, to act as

a (Please print position) of the New South WalesWomen’s Bowling Association Incorporated.

Signature: Date:

Nominations must be delivered to the CEO by close of business August 15th 2012, please mark your envelope Nominations.

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Expression of Interest – Appointed Positions

Expression of Interest For Appointed Positions 2012/2013This form is to be used for all appointed positions for NSWWBA Inc. including the following committees –

Standing Committees: Match, Umpires, CoachesOperational Committees: Selection, Constitution, Journal, Social, Historian,

Regional Representatives 1-16

Expression of interest for appointed position of:



I hereby certify that I am a full financial member of the WBC and ifappointed agree to the conditions stated below.

Nominated




Seconded




bowls experience and administrative and match experience. • Current Driver’s License and own transport /access to own transport.

By executing this Expression of interest form I agree:I. to execute a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Ethics in the

form determined by the Board from time to time;II. that executing this expression of interest form is a condition of

appointment;III. that executing the Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Ethics is a

condition of appointment; andIV. that failure to execute either the Confidentiality Agreement or the

Code of Ethics shall result in my ineligibility to continue in the appointed position.

For all Expression of Interest forms it is compulsory to attach aresume of your aim, experience and ability relevant to the position. It is also required that candidates meet the followingcriteria, essential for all appointed positions:• Demonstrated proficiency with, and a good working knowledge ofcomputers.

• Proven ability to communicate at all levels – written and oral.• Demonstrated ability to interpret, understand and implement rulesand regulations, particular to individual committees.

• Proven ability to operate within a team environment and,• Commitment to professionalism and confidentiality.• REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES (RR) – In addition to the above criteria,RR’s must have a good knowledge of the region, extensive general


I hereby certify my consent to act as a member(Name) please print

of (Please print position) of the New South Wales Women’s Bowling Association Incorporated.

Signature: Date:

Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the CEO by Monday, September 3, 2012, please mark your envelopeExpression of Interest.

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Please read through the individual committee Job Description as stated below.

Experience has shown a minimum commitment of two (2) days per week for the President andone (1) day for all other positions is necessary.Note:• All Board and State communication is via email.• Priority must be given to all official NSWWBA duties.

NSWWBA Inc By-Laws:(17.4) Duties of Standing Committee

(a) The duties of the Match Committee shall be:(i) to prepare for a meeting of the Board all necessary details for Pennant and Association Events

and to present as required by the Board a Program for the ensuing season (“the Program ofEvents”) in respect of such competitions;

(ii) following the adoption of the Program of Events by the Board, to make all arrangements for thereceipt of entries and the playing of such events and competitions, and to complete the drawand allot greens for the playing of the same;

(iii) to receive from the Member Clubs through the respective District Association Secretaries a list ofthe names of suitable greens for the playing of all events in the annual New South Wales StateChampionship Week and to decide the greens to be used in those events. This information shallbe supplied by the respective Member Clubs on or before a date to be notified to them by theChief Executive Officer;

(iv) to settle all disputes arising in connection with conditions of Pennant and other AssociationEvents (subject to appeal to the Association by any Member Club or any District Association);

(v) to deal generally with and report upon matters relevant to such duties that may be referred to itby the Association;

(vi) subject to the conditions and regulations laid down in the Program of Events as provided andadopted by the Board to have full control of the conduct of all Pennant and Association Events;

(vii) to give consideration to any report in writing by a Member Club through the Secretary as to thegreen or greens of any Member Club considered to be unfit for playing of any Association fix-ture;

(viii) to ensure that, in the case of a green or greens becoming unfit for play during the progress ofany Association Event and reported as such in writing, such Member Club shall forfeit all match-es until its green or greens has or have been declared fit for play, unless the Member Club con-cerned shall make arrangements satisfactory for the Match Committee to play the matches atanother Member Club;

(ix) to maintain an up-to-date copy of “Conditions of Play for State Championships and allAssociation Events in New South Wales”; and

(x) to provide the Historians Committee a copy of completed draw with all results including anyteam changes prior to or during the event for all Association Events.

All venue Clubs used for Association events should be given as much information as is available to assistthem in making the event run as smoothly as possible. The Chief Executive Officer should be given anyinformation to forward at regular intervals to keep interested parties updated. Advise numbers participating each day and also numbers of Officials (including Umpires, Markersand Match officials) for catering requirements. In the event of a forfeit advice should also be forwarded assoon as possible to enable adjustments if necessary.

Match Committee is always responsible for the running of all Association Events therefore all MatchCommittee members should discuss feasibility of their entering State Events with Chairman.

(b) The duties of the Umpires Committee shall be: (i) to conduct written and oral examinations and practical greens’ tests for intending National

Umpires under such standards and conditions as are set out by BA from time to time; (ii) to lecture on the “Laws of the Sport of Bowls”;(iii) to act as Official Umpires at intra-State Events and finals of Association Events if required; and(iv) to maintain an up-to-date copy of “Laws of the Sport of Bowls”.

(c) The duties of the Coaching Panel shall be:(i) to conduct lectures for intending coaches and to follow up with written, oral and greens tests;(ii) to re-accredit each National Coach every four (4) years. NCAS will issue a registration card which

will be valid for four (4) years;(iii) to conduct basic and advanced clinics and refresher course;(iv) to provide recommendations, resources and programs for coaching in NSW; and(v) to ensure an up-to-date copy of the current Coaching Manual is available.

17.5 The duties of the Operational Committees

(a) The duties of the Selection Committee shall be:(i) to select players to play in all Interstate Events; and(ii) to report immediately such selections to the Chief Executive Officer (iii) who will notify the Board and following approval by the Board the Chief Executive Officer will

notify the selected Players in writing.

Guidelines for Candidates(b) The duties of the Constitution Revision Board shall be:

(i) to examine the Constitution and/or the By-Laws of every member Club and District Associationto ensure that they comply with all requirements of the Association;

(ii) to maintain an up-to-date copy of the Constitution of the Association; and(iii) to assist and advise the Board, District Associations and Member Clubs of interpretation of:

a. the Constitution, By-Laws, Standing Orders and Executive Rules;b. District Associations’ Constitutions, By-Laws and Rules; andc. Member Club’s Constitutions and By-Laws.

(c) The duties of the Journal Committee shall be:(i) to deal with all matters regarding editing the content of the Association’s Official Publication ,

“Bowls News”; and(ii) to attend (or delegate another representative) all State Events and prepare reports and

photographs for publication.

(d) The duties of the Social Committee shall be:(i) on behalf of the Association purchase appropriate gifts and make ready for presentation at

special days; (ii) prepare and send State Carnival raffle tickets to all Member Clubs for sale by those clubs and

make ready for draw at Carnival.

(e) The duties of the Historian Committee shall be:(i) to compile the history of the Association from its inception; (ii) to provide historical information to Board members, District and Club Members when requested;

and(iii) to list in order all resolutions passed at all meetings of the Board and of the Association.

Upon written application being made, the Board may grant leave of absence to members of theStanding/Operational Committees.

The Board will appoint a chair of each Committee to preside at meetings of the Standing/OperationalCommittee.

NSWWBA Inc By-Laws:3. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Regional representatives shall:

3.1 meet regularly with District and when possible Club delegates (at least 3 times per year, dates to bedecided by Regional representatives in conjunction with District and Club representatives).

3.2 co-ordinate in conjunction with Districts all State managed games at regional level including:(a) organising the Program for Regional Playoffs;(b) contacting Districts within Region and meeting with Presidents, Secretaries and Match

Chairpersons; and(c) determining venues for games.

3.3 liaise with District/Club personnel regarding:(a) green space;(b) umpires;(c) catering; and(d) any other matters, for regional playoffs, tournaments and carnivals in the relevant Region as

and when required.3.4 liaise with:

(a) other Regions regarding inter-regional games; and(b) Districts within their own Region regarding intra-regional games.

3.5 co-ordinate all necessary paperwork at the regional level to be submitted to the Association, including completing necessary Entry Forms for State Playoffs and forwarding same to the Associationwith the relevant entry fee.

3.6 undertake relevant training as and when required by the Association (including but not limited tocommunication skills, Member Protection Information Officers course).

3.7 act as liaison with appropriate State Committees to determine any matters relating to Bowls whichmay arise, or be referred to it by any Player.

3.8 act as liaison (as required) on all matters pertaining to the conduct of Lawn Bowls including (as relevant and applicable) member protection, anti-doping, health and safety, junior sport,infectious diseases and such other matters as may arise as issues to be addressed in Bowls.

3.9 attend Regional Representative Committee Meetings twice yearly or as required with Directors of theAssociation.

3.10 liaise with appropriate Operational and Standing Committees of the Association as and whenrequired.

3.11 attend official functions as and when required by the Association.

All members of all committees are expected to promote goodwill and foster/maintain the Integrity ofNSWWBA Inc. For more detailed Job Description please contact the New South Wales Women’s BowlingAssociation.


Kay ScrivenerRegional Rep for Region 9

two coastal districts (Bega-Imlay and theFar South Coast) with temperate weatherconditions, so play occurs throughout theentire year and the third district, SnowyMountains which is inland on a highplateau, and closed for the winter. This disparity creates its own difficulties. Oneclub, Mallacota, is actually in Victoria as theBega-Imlay district is closer for them thanfar-eastern Victoria.

Our 2012 Regional pennant play off washeld for the first time ever in the SnowyMountains and what a good event they ran.

What size and colour are your bowls?Size 2, purple/pink (to echo lavender?)

Tell us something of your history withbowls. Is this the only club you havebelonged to and a brief summary of thehigh points at this club or others towhich you have belonged.

At the Balnarring Club I played lead for 9years in the premier pennant team whichwon three District flags. I was the ClubSingles Champion in my last year. I have

I live with my husband, John, in PambulaBeach, close to Merimbula, a natural paradise on the Sapphire Coast. This iswhere we used to holiday every summerwhen we lived in Victoria and so when itcame time for us to retire (from our lavenderfarm on the Mornington Peninsula) wechose this area. I am a passionate gardener; enjoy travel, music and walkingRex our Springer Spaniel.

How long have you been bowling?In 1996, John and I attended a free

sausage sizzle at the Balnarring Club, 80kms south of Melbourne. I really enjoyed it(he didn’t!) so I joined up. I was incrediblylucky to be coached by a lady who tookme under her wing and within a few weeks Iwas decked out in ‘whites’ and was playingin a triples game as her lead. I can remem-ber how nervous I was on that very first daybut we won!

How did you become interested in bowl-ing and what keeps you going?

I used to play golf but increasingly strug-gled with a knee problem – the result of anold skiing injury. Also, I had been very busysetting up a lavender farm. One day I feltthe need of more interaction with people sothe timing was right. I was very impressedwith the members at the Balnarring Cluband all the hard work they put in to make ita friendly and competitive environment.They accepted me with open arms andalthough I was unable to serve on committees at that time I knew that when Ihad more time I would offer my servicesand hopefully be able to give somethingback to the sport of bowls.

You live south of Sydney, what is yourbowling club?

I play at the Merimbula-Imlay BowlingClub. Merimbula is located at the south-eastern extremity of NSW approximatelyhalf way between Sydney and Melbourne. Itis on the Sapphire Coast close to the Begavalley where the famous Bega cheese originates. It is a tourist town which treblesin size in holiday periods. More and morepeople are retiring to this area and there are plenty of different activities availableincluding cultural ones. Can you tell us a bit about the regionyou are representing?

Region 9 encompasses three districts,

now been at Merimbula-Imlay for 7 yearsplaying pennant in the top team which wonthe State Grade 3 Pennant in 2011. AtMerimbula I have served on selection andcommittee and was the District Secretaryfor 2 years prior to my appointment as theRegion 9 representative. I value the friend-ships I have made during Pennant, Districtand Regional play and administration.

How many days a week do you bowl?Usually I bowl twice a week and I try to

enter in club and district championshipsand to play away in tournaments wheneverpossible.

Have you had any challenges in yourbowling career?

Yes, lots, but finding the time to playmore is the current one. I am predominantlya draw bowler though I enjoy skipping but Ineed to improve on my shots!

Final CommentsI am pleased that the dress code has

been relaxed and that NSWWBA hasappointed the CDO’s, as women’s bowlsneeds to be modernised and made moreattractive to a wider circle including workingwomen and younger players (without disadvantaging the traditional older players).I am enjoying working with NSWWBA Inc.Directors and the CEO, Heather and herstaff, who are always friendly and helpful.

Many thanks to Kay for allowing usinto your life.

Meet the Bowlers Kay Scrivener (Merimbula-Imlay BC)

The City of Greater Bendigo ispoised to become the envy of thebowling community after securingthe rights to host two of the sport’sbiggest events.

Bendigo will stage lawn bowl’s showpieceevents including the 2013 Bowls AustraliaAwards Night and Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the same time Bendigo playshost to the time honoured Australian SidesChampionships and Super 6 Challenge.

Commencing on Friday April 26, 2013 thetwo day Super 6 challenge kicks off a six daylawn bowls extravaganza in Bendigo followedby the Australian Sides Championship whichfeatures the top 12 men and women fromeach state and territory across the nation,fighting for the coveted Alley Shield sand MarjMorris Trophy.

In an attempt to recognise the outstand-ing achievements of Australia’s finest bowlersand administrators the sport’s award night ofnights will coincide for the first time with theiconic Bendigo Town Hall chosen as the ideallocation to accommodate the major event onSaturday April, 27, 2013

The City of Greater Bendigo has againsecured the Bowls Victoria State Championships which will commence onThursday April 11, until Wednesday April 17,2013.

Bowls Australia Chief Executive NeilDalrymple said “Bowls Australia is thrilled tobe able to join with the City of GreaterBendigo to conduct these key events on theAustralian Lawn Bowls Calendar.”

BA Media Release

Bendigo to host premier bowls events

Aidan Davis, Bowls AustraliaCommunications and Marketing Co-Ordinator


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contemplating dropping down a size.

Tell us something of your history withbowls. Is this the only club you havebelonged to and a brief summary of thehigh points at this club or others towhich you have belonged.

My only club has been Umina Beach. Ihave been a member since 1987 and during that time have held many committeepositions such as Social, Match, Publicity,Secretary, Vice President and President. Ihave been lucky enough to win a fewchampionships and a Grade 5 Pennant. Ihave played in Grade 2 pennants for thepast few years and enjoy the experience buthaven’t entered club championships due toother commitments for some years. I havealso been on the Central Coast District for10 years. Had several turns as Chairman ofthe Match Committee then Vice-Presidentand am currently President. I also enjoydoing the Central Coast website.

How many days a week do you bowl?Due to my commitments with District I

haven’t bowled regularly for some time but Iendeavour to play once a week if I can andhopefully in the near future will be able tobowl more. I recently played in the StateCarnival which I enjoyed except for the rain!

Have you had any challenges in yourbowling career?

My biggest challenge was getting backto bowls after my car accident. Howeverwith the help of the ladies at Umina I managed this.

Have you always been good at bowls?I have been fairly consistent but like

most bowlers it depends on how I feel onthe day. I always endeavour to play goodbowls.

What is so special about playing bowls?I find the friendships I have made have

been the most rewarding. The ladies arealways there for everyone when in need. Afew years ago when I had a bad car accident the members rallied round andhelped me with so much. They are thesame with anyone who needs help. A lovelybunch of people!

I have lived on the Central Coast since1983. I first resided at Koolewong and havebeen at Umina Beach for 18 years. Mycareer was in the medical sector workingfor Specialists and G.P.’s becoming eventually Practice Manager at my last position. I gave up work in 2001 to lookafter my mother until she passed on andam now happily a ‘senior citizen’. My life isso busy these days I wonder how I everfound the time to go to work.

How long have you been bowling?I started bowling in 1987 at age 40.

I was still working at the time but managedto fit bowls in around work.

Please tell us how you came to be interested in bowling and what keepsyou going on playing?

I was a tennis/squash player but a couple of unfortunate accidents into the wallplaying squash put paid to that. As both myparents were bowlers I thought why notgive it a try. At that time Sport and Recwere running a four day course at GosfordBowling Club so I went along and becamehooked. I find the challenge keeps my interest up: weather conditions, how onefeels on the day and so on. Each game isdifferent.

You live north of Sydney, what is yourbowling club?

I joined Umina Beach WBC in 1987 asmy mother was a member there.

Can you tell us a bit about the regionyou are representing?

My region includes Central Coast District(23 clubs) and Lake Macquarie Districts (21clubs). Membership at last official count was3050 which makes it the largest region inthe State. Both Lake Macquarie and CentralCoast District have been very receptive toinformation given to them. We have recentlyhad our first Regional Pennant playoff inLake Macquarie District and RegionalChampionships in Central Coast Districtboth events going off very well. When wehad the Group playoffs we had to have around robin as there were 5 districts in ourGroup so it was a change to have just aone game playoff. The ladies certainly hadto be on their game.

What size and colour are your bowls?At the moment I play with a Size 3

Heavy, Aqua colour, although I am

What information would you give tobowlers to help them along?I would encourage all bowlers to go out and enjoy the game whether you win orlose. Good sportsmanship should alwaysprevail.

Have you had any funny or interestingexperiences you would like to share withus?

Many years ago quite a few teams from Umina went to the Westport Carnivalevery year. We used to get together at alocal Chinese restaurant for a banquet anda lot of frivolity obviously took place. Oneyear, not long after we left the restaurant,the place burned down. We knew it had nothing to do with us, but sadly we hence had to find a new venue for the nextyear.

Would you like to share you favouritetelevision programme and what makes itso good for you to watch?

I like to watch a variety of programmeswhen I get time. However MidsummerMurders was one of my favourites. I alsoenjoy watching Compass. They certainlydelve into some interesting stories and ofcourse I love the bowls on Foxtel. It is a pitythe ABC stopped their broadcasts.

What is it like living in Umina Beach, canyou give us an idea of where this isplease. If you could change your lifewhat would you do, where would youlive?

Umina Beach is situated on the CentralCoast Peninsular about 80 kms north ofSydney. I enjoy living there. I can walk to thebeach in 5 minutes and we have a lovelywalk along the waterfront. It is like being onholidays all the time. Family members arescattered in Sydney and Brisbane and itwould be nice at times to be closer to thembut I have all my friends here. I certainlywouldn’t move back to Kensington which iswhere I originally came from. I am off for a 7week holiday to Europe in late July with 3other ladies from Umina Club and am looking forward to this.

What makes you proud to be a bowler?I think it is great to belong to an

organization that not only plays bowls, butraises money for local charities throughoutthe year. Lady bowlers are certainly verygenerous with their time and money. Wemust remember also that all positions atclubs/districts/state are filled by volunteersand we certainly owe thanks to all who givetheir time so generously so all can enjoytheir game of bowls.

Lesley SwalesRegional Rep for Region 6

Lesley Swales (Umina Beach BC)

All dressed in Red

State Carnival Dinner

For the second year in a row the dinner was a sell-out, with over 200bowlers, sponsors, representatives fromthe host clubs, district and region alongwith State volunteers coming together tocelebrate the beginning of yet anothersuccessful State Carnival.

Westport Bowling Club played theperfect host for the evening and NSWWBA were pleased to welcome a number of special guests to this year’sdinner, Peter & Janine Stockham(Westport BC), Larry & Jenny Collins(Port City BC – major sponsor of the2012 State Carnival), Jewel Buchanan(Bowls Australia Director), AmandaHatton (Hastings Council) and FionaWendt (BA NSW CommunityDevelopment Officer).

With some wonderful entertainmentagain from the ladies of Alder Park aswell an impromptu, but highly entertain-

ing performance of “Brindacella” theState Carnival dinner was again a success.

With thanks to Greenmaster andGarden Express for their generous donation of raffle prizes, NSWWBA wouldalso like to give thanks to WestportBowling Club for the wonderful venue.

NSWWBA must thank the ladies from Alder Park for the wonderful performances throughout the evening –Maree Harman, Marilyn Unsted, OldaHyde, Robyne Deane, Jackie McCabe,Cheryl Douglas, Leanna Kirby and LesleySzumylo once again put together somewonderful performances during the dinner; and Renee Payne, SportDevelopment Officer for NSWWBA fororganising another fabulous event, andall volunteers who ensure that eventssuch as this continue and lastly all those wonderful NSWWBA bowlers.

The 2012 State Carnival Raffle was drawn throughout the evening,with congratulations to all the winners of the 2012 State Carnival Raffle:

1st Prize: Set of Greenmaster Bowls Carol Williams2nd Prize: 4 Bowls Greenmaster Trolley Bag Laurie Brown3rd Prize: 4 Bowls Greenmaster Trolley Bag Terrigal WBC4th Prize: 1 pair of Greenmaster ‘Combat’ Shoes Pam O’Halloran5th Prize: Greenmaster Bowlers Starter Kit Joan McCarthy6th Prize: Greenmaster Bowlers Starter Kit Isabel Warner7th Prize: $100 Gift Voucher to Garden Express Cronulla RSL


The fabulous performers at the 2012 State Carnival dinner

Maree Harman and Robyn Deane

With the picturesque outlook over the Port Macquarie’s beautiful harbour theladies, and a few men, came dressed in red to celebrate the official opening

of the 2012 State Carnival.

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Around the Greens


Narromine Women’s Bowling Clubheld its annual “Sungai” Day onApril 24 and was blessed with

beautiful weather. There were entriesof 27 teams of four, totalling 108 players from surrounding clubs ofGilgandra, Wellington, Yeoval, PeakHill, Trangie, Dubbo City, DubboRailway, Dubbo Macquarie and WestDubbo submitted.

The Sungai Cup was introduced toNarromine in 1962 by the Matthews family. Mrs Matthews was a FoundationMember of Narromine WBC and whileshe was President in 1962 she introduced the trophy for her President’sDay. It was in the form of a cup initiallyand since then has become an annualevent as a get-together for the localclubs. When the cup was full of shields aTrophy Shield was purchased in its place.Latter day winning teams are nowrecorded on the Shield. In recent yearsthe club has taken over the purchase ofthe trophies and the day has turned intoa major fund raiser. It is very popular andclubs travel as far as 100kms away.

Narromine is renowned for the morning and afternoon teas which makethe day a very sociable event. MrsMatthews’s daughter, Judy Bateman hasreturned to the club in the last few yearsand is an active member.

In the last 50 years it has been wonby various clubs – most victories toNarromine (13), West Dubbo (8), DubboRailway. Nyngan has won it four timesand they are the farthest distance fromNarromine at 120kms, so their effort inattending is really appreciated.

Play consisted of 16 ends in themorning and 14 ends in the afternoonwhile at the end of the day’s play a delicious afternoon tea was served followed by the presentations and drawing of competitions.

The winning team was from Trangieskipped by Sue Clark and PresidentMavis Leak presented them with theShield. Runner-up for the day was ateam from Dubbo City skipped by NitaAllen. A good day was had by all.

Bev Bulley

At the East Gwydir District Bowlsluncheon, President Jan Moss

presented retiring Secretary NetaMcIntyre with a gift in appreciationfor the dedicated work she has giventhe East Gwydir District for over 20years.

Neta has been Secretary or on MatchCommittee for that long period and hasput in many, many long hours helpingkeep the district running smoothly.Thank you Neta and good luck in thefuture.

Members of the Culcairn WBC celebrated with their dear and treasured member, Ev Hall at her 100th Birthday celebrations on

Sunday, March 11, 2012. Ev will be presented with her Super Star Veterans Badge on Tuesday, October

16th, once again at Culcairn Bowling and Recreation Club.

EV HALL – Culcairn WBC100th Birthday Celebrations

“Sungai” Day at Narromine EAST GWYDIR GIVES THANKS

Winners of the Sungai Day at Narromine (l to r): Kath Harvey, Ruth McAnally, Maureen Coffee, Sue Clark (Trangie) with Narromine President Mavis Leak.

Retiring Secretary Neta McIntyre (left) withEast Gwydir District President Jan Moss.

Pictured with Ev on her 100th birthday (l to r): back – Jean Goode, Joan Pitson, Marion Wright,Margaret Holt, Lauren Brown, Val Crawley, Dianne Allitt, Catherine Mahedy; seated – Joan Smyth,Lois Terry, Ev Hall, Lila Hensel, Eunice Schultz (Culcairn).

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Dundas Sports and RecreationWomen’s Bowling Club werelooking for a weekend competi-

tion. They needed a competition thatcatered for working women bowlerswho are unable to compete through-out the week when women’s bowls are traditionally played. This makes up the majority of the club’s membership.

So, when the opportunity arose toplay a ‘5-a-side’ competition onSaturdays, organised by St Johns ParkBC, the women of this small family oriented club were excited but nervous.

Here was a reason to play, now itwas needed to organise two teamseach consisting of a pairs team and atriples team. The players were inexperi-enced and would have a hard time upagainst great women bowlers but thelove of the game far outweighed theoption of NOT giving it a go.

Over a series of weekends includingboth home and away games, DundasSports teams played off using a pointssystem. To the club’s delight one teammade it to the playoffs and then foundthemselves in the Final!

This was a feat in itself with some of

the team members having just recentlyfinished their coaching and had onlybeen on the green for a little over twelvemonths. The final was held on June 16,2012 and the women of Dundas Sportsand Recreation Club turned their anxious nervousness into steely resolve,their laughter and tears of relief into joyas they competed in the rain and windall day to win victorious 46–18 overIngleburn.

A special thanks to our friends at

St Johns Park, particularly Lee Such, forarranging a competition that meets theneeds of enticing more women to playlawn bowls and for being perfect hostsfor the final.

Also of note this year is our achieve-ment to reach the 50th Anniversary ofDundas Sports and Recreation Club.Drop in for a meal and try your hand atlawn bowls and you might be saying likea lot of people do …“I wish I had startedthis game sooner.”

The annual Ann Merrion Shield Daywhich has been running for more

than 50 years was held at CardiffWomen’s Bowling Club recently. Thisshield was donated by club Patron AnnMerrion about five years after the clubstarted 58 years ago.

It is run on a competitive basis andwon by different people of different clubsevery year, occasionally one or twobowlers may be in a team more thanonce. In the past we played two games of15 ends each and then they played offwith another 3 ends to find a winner. Nowwe only play 21 ends and then it is drawto the jack. Margaret Merrion, grand-daughter of Ann Merrion is the club’sSocial Secretary. The Merrion family

originally owned a bakery at Cardiff.This year’s Ann Merrion Shield was

held on a beautiful sunny day and it wasgreat to see so many bowlers there.

The winners were a team from HeatonBirmingham Gardens skipped by

M. Weddell with runners-up from Burwood,B. Long, D. Kearns, D. Cashman. The consolation prize went to a team fromValentine: K. Ford, R. Ryan, and B. Gane.Five members of the Merrion family joinedus for a lovely lunch.

Outstanding win for Novice bowlers

ANN MERRIONSHIELD DAY

Left to right: Valetie Peisley (16 months), Tania Suapopo (16 months), Julie Rapson (3.5 years),Joanne McKennel (4 years), Alannah Moles (12 months).

Greg Merrion presenting the Ann Merrion Shield to the winners, S. MacReynolds, W. Adamson, M. Weddell (Heaton Birmingham Gardens).


Around the Greens

Margaret OsborneRemembrance Fours Day

NORTHBRIDGE SHIELD

Dorrie Ireland100 years young

On Saturday May 12, 2012, 18teams played at MarrickvilleBowling Club in the third

Margaret Osborne RemembranceFours Day. All players had a happyenjoyable day, though it was windy,with good bowling results, followedby a Chinese lunch and sweet.

Margaret’s husband Brian anddaughter Susan attended and presentedthe trophies to the winners and runners-up and thanked all present for support-ing the day in aid of Breast Cancer.

The Shield was won by Pat Stewart,Kerry Byrnes, Jill Young and RosalindLightfoot, a composite team fromGreenlees Park and Concord RSL and apink bowl was also handed to the winners to be displayed at their club.

The runners-up were Cheryl Wakefield,Sandra Maloney, Carmel Byrne and Roz Clarke from Northmead.

Thank you to Kathy Chatillon, Chairof State Coaching Committee for beingUmpire and assisting with the score-board results.

Raffle items of bottles of wine, a meattray were donated and sincere thanks tothose generous donors. Susan Osbornedonated the individual trophies as wellas some raffle items. The net amountraised was $505 and this will be donated to the Breast CancerFoundation.

The first year the event was played inJuly, and second year in October andnext year we hope to play again in May.

Glad Barnes

Dorrie Ireland loves the game ofbowls. She became a member of

the Picton WBC in 1968 and playedevery form of the game from ladiessocial to competition, mixed pairs andgala days until a fall at the age of 98forced changes to her life.

Dorrie is greatly admired amongst thelocal bowling fraternity, not only for herbowling but for her independence andrugged determination. Following thedeath of her husband she carried on therunning of an apple orchard. This included all aspects of farming, includingthe driving and servicing of all farmmachinery and her car.

Among those helping Dorrie celebrateher 100th Birthday were the local politicians, Board members of the PictonBowling Club and many of her bowlingfriends who hope to see Dorrie for herbirthday next year.

The members of Northbridge WBCbreathed a sigh of relief when the

sun was shining for their annualNorthbridge Shield which was heldon June 8, 2012.

The day was sponsored by SheadProperty of Chatswood and the ladiesworked very hard baking cakes, slicesand biscuits to sell on the day andwould like to thank all who attended.The winning team was Warringah BC.

Pictured (l to r): G. Barnes, R. Lightfoot, S. Osborne, K. Byrne, B. Osborne, J. Young (inset P. Stewart).

Northbridge Shield winners for 2012 (l to r): Fran Packer, Marie McCredie, Di Gould, Shirley Miller,Judy Le Gras (Warringah) with President Northbridge Valley Shirley Greenstein holding the Shield.


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A Great Day at Corrimal MANLYWARRINGAHROOKIESCOMP

33rd VIBBA Championships

Avery successful Veterans’ eventheld in perfect weather atCorrimal Women’s Bowling Club

was conducted by officials of theIllawarra District Association, withVice President Jill McGlynn, MaryBulman, Margaret Hayman, FayeButson and Jann Parsons.

Many veteran bowlers from clubsbetween Fairy Meadow andHelensburgh attended and twelve ofthese eighty year olds were presentedwith their super veteran badges by JillMcGlynn.

The packed programme for the dayincluded morning tea “spiders”, a gameof bowls, a sumptuous two courselunch, lucky door prizes and a raffle.

Trophies for the bowls games wererandomly selected, the winners beingFay Birns, Elaine Phillips, Judy Dysonand Elaine Rowe. Runner–up prizeswent to Kate Rake, Yvonne Darrough,Margaret Fowler and Alice Stewart.

To conclude the day Corrimal VicePresident Kath Rindisbacher thankedand congratulated all those who con-tributed to such an enjoyable occasion.

There were three women in the NSWteam of eight players which

contested the matches in the 33rdVIBBA National Championships heldin Queensland at the Aspley MemorialBowling Club, May 8-18. Everythingwas wonderful, even the weather.

In the B2 Women’s Pairs, Doreen

Bailey and Dorothy Secomb of the MidNorth Coast Vision Impaired and BlindBowlers Association won the silvermedal. This was a great achievement forDoreen who had never played bowls until2010. It was also a first time experiencefor her director, Doug Logan andDorothy’s director, Alex Morrison fromGrafton.

Sharon Dunk (Wendy Cartwright) of St Johns Park Bowling Club won abronze medal in the B4 Mixed Pairs playing with Craig Newbery.

Doreen was also excited to win an 8pin when playing with Wayne Thomson inMixed Pairs.

We all enjoyed a wonderful experienceand are richer from the competition.

Dorothy Secomb, Publicity OfficerVIBBA NSW

In the spirit of the launch of the inaugural Senior Fours, ManlyWarringah District thought it would befitting to trial a competition for thenewer members in the district.

The competition was held in late Apriland was open to players affiliated withNSWWBA but must not have been amember of any bowling club prior toJanuary 1, 2011. There were 16 entries,which was perfect as it was scheduled tobe played over two Sundays with 2games played each week. It was great tosee the spirit of adventure of the ladies assome had only been playing a couple ofmonths and will be eligible to enter againnext year and assured the district theywill. All agreed it was an excellent founda-tion to their competitive bowling futures.

The winner was Benita Andrews (DeeWhy). Benita is an extremely dedicatedbowler and practises at every opportunityand had even attended a HighPerformance Boot Coaching Camp.Benita has since entered the DistrictSingles and knocked out some talentedplayers to secure a spot in the Semi Final.Quite an accomplishment for a Rookie!

Jan Remington (North Manly) was runner–up and although a seasonedgolfer, admitted she was bitten by the“Bowling Bug” when involved in theRookies and really enjoyed the contest.

The recipients of the badges were (l to r): back – Fay Burns, June Blacklaw, Jill McGlynn (Presenterof the badges), Masie Mangles, Joan Hanna, Eileen Symes, Betty Zabel, Margaret Hayman; 2ndrow – Margaret Nees, Audrey Hiscocks, Bessie Singleton; front – Daphne Poole, Raynheld Solberg.

Left to right: Doreen Bailey & Dorothy Secomb.

Manly Warringah Rookies Competition winner,Benita Andrews (Dee Why).

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Around the Greens

On May 4, 5 & 6 played underbeautiful sunny skies, over 5rounds of 21 ends, playing for

$5,000 in prize money, this eventattracted a massive 56 teams, arecord by the club.

West Dubbo Bowling Club had to borrow a green from Dubbo Macquarieto hold the event. West Dubbo ladieswould like to thank Dubbo Macquarie forthe use of the club house and thegreens. A special mention also goes toDale Watterson and Earl McManus for assisting West Dubbo Bowls ManagerAnthony Brown.

This year we had teams from all overthe state – Merrylands, Rosehill, Ashfield,Matraville RSL, Castle Hill, Randwick,Blacktown Workers, Wallica, Fingal Bay,South Tamworth, Maitland City, Cowra,Gulgong, Bathurst, Trangie, LakeCargelligo, Parkes, plus our local teamsfrom Dubbo City, Dubbo Railway, DubboMacquarie and West Dubbo.

After 4 rounds there were 8 teamswith 4 wins, going for the first prize of$1,500. On a perfect Sunday morning allthe 8 teams were looking at the masterboard to see who can win their last gameby most shots, after all the dust settled.

The Merrylands duo of BettyHerbertson and Jan Rolph had 5 wins+88 shots; 2nd were Heather Hoad,Mary Gosper (Canowindra) 5 wins +74shots; 3rd June Madden, Bev Goss(West Dubbo) 5 wins +69 shots; 4th DinaMoore, Deb Morrow (West Dubbo) 5wins 67 shots; 5th Shirley Honeyman,Ruth Shanks (Dubbo Railway) 5 wins 64shots; 6th Nada Kuta Rosemary Waters

(Cowra) 5 win 39 shots; 7th Chris King,Chris Myers (South Tamworth) 5 wins 29shots; 8th Gail Shennan, Dot Brady(Maitland City) 4 wins 70 shots.

The event received so many goodfeedbacks and the West Dubbo BC arehoping the tournament will be one of thebest in the state on the Ladies calendar.

West Dubbo Bowls Manager(Anthony) would like to thank all thehelpers he had over the three days especially the Social Committee of theWest Dubbo Women’s Club.

On May 17, Gymea Women’sBowling Club held its summer

carnival which was sponsored bythe Gymea Tradies. This was thesecond carnival sponsored by theTradies.

The carnival was a handicappedtriples consisting of two games of 13ends. Once again the Tradies verykindly sponsored the prizes for the dayto $2500. The weather could not havebeen better – a sunny, cloudless day.Lunch, a wonderful meal, wasonce again provided by theclub’s restaurant led by ChefTom.

The Tradies supplied all players with a cap and variousother goodies. Director of theTradies Ron Crawley told thebowlers about the new extension of the Tradies Club

West Dubbo Ladies Classic Pairs

TRADIES CARNIVAL

PAST PRESIDENTSBowlingAssociation

Left to right: Margaret Chaseling (President West Dubbo Womens Club), Betty Herbertson, Jan Rolph(Merrylands) at the West Dubbo Ladies Classic Pairs.

and various new additions, “A DaySpa” which certainly seemed to interest everyone.

The winners of the day were a TarenPoint team – Jan Harris, Donna Soykaand Lyn Talbot. Thank you to all theparticipants.

Once again this carnival has shownhow the Bowling Club and the Tradiescan come together for the bettermentof both clubs. It is hoped to repeat thiswonderful carnival again in October.

The Men’s Past PresidentsAssociation play every third Sunday

in the month at different venues andare looking for players (men andwomen) to attend these days.

Morning Tea is at 9.30 a.m.

Triples is usually played and a minimum cost covering lunch and sometimes green fees is $15.00.

Future dates are:

July 29 Concord R.S.L.

August 26 Pratten Park

September 16 Bargo by coach

October 21 Greenacre

November 18 Cabramatta

December 9 To be advised

The Men’s Constitution has beenchanged to allow Women PastPresidents to join the Men’s Association.

Please contact:Bill Climpson 9629 9341 or Glad Barnes 9799 1052 for further details.


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For the 20th Consecutive YearWiseman Park Wollongong CityLadies Club held its Master Pairs

Tournament. The weather was not kindon the first day and only one game wasplayed. The following day the sun wasin full bloom and three games of 12ends were played to finish the weekend.

Conditions of Entry are that each player must have won a Major Singles orPairs event. With entries from local, Far South Coast, Sydney, Engadine,Cabramatta clubs, the field was strong,playing for a share of $4,900 broken intosix overall prizes and 4 day prizes.

Thanks must go to the Club Limited fortheir continued sponsorship and supportin running the event. To Bowls Organiserof 20 years, Lola Johnson, who, with herdear departed sister Jean Bartlett had theforesight to begin this event which hasbeen very well supported over these manyyears and to all her merry helpers we saythank you, job well done again!

Results for 20121st $2000 Dawn Hayman (Fairy Meadow), Mary

Sheather (Wiseman Park Wollongong City)2nd $1000 Kay Moran, Julie Keegan (Cabramatta)3rd $600 Corinne Crouch, (St Johns Park)

Ann Johns (Cabramatta)4th $450 Trish Orgill, Leone Barnett (Warilla)5th Lisa Prideau (St Johns Park), Saylee Jones

(Neutral Bay)6th Betty Herbertson, Jan Rolph (Merrylands)

Four Day Prizes of $1001st Julea Morgan, Chris Speers (Wiseman Park

Wollongong City)2nd Bronwyn McPherson Christine Keep (Engadine)3rd Jenny Clark (Merrylands) Denise Campbell

(Northmead)4th Meg McClure (St Georges Basin),

Maree Harman (Alder Park)

The Tweed Byron District Triples washeld at Murwillumbah Bowling Club

this year. This sadly is the very lasttime a District event will be held atthis venue, as, regrettably the club willbe closed down from June 30, 2012.

Mother Nature was kindenough to present us with a perfect day, for which we weremost grateful after so much wetweather in preceding months. 20teams representing BrunswickHeads, Cabarita Beach,Condong, Cudgen Leagues,Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah,Ocean Shores and Pottsvilleclubs contested this event withgreat determination to win thisspecial prize.

Congratulations to J. Kearney,J. Lofts and D. Guest (skip) fromBrunswick Heads, the winners of

this prestigious trophy. Well done, ladies. President Anne and the Tweed Byron

District Executive would like to thankPresident Mary Mummery and membersof the Murwillumbah Women’s BowlingClub for hosting this extremely successfulevent which was thoroughly enjoyed byall contestants.

Everyone had a wonderful day.

A Sad Day for the TWEED JEAN BARTLETTMASTER PAIRSTOURNAMENT

Tweed Byron District President’s Triples winners(l to r): J. Kearney, J. Lofts, D. Guest (sk)(Brunswick Heads).

Winners (l to r): Dawn Hayman and MarySheather (Wiseman Park Wollongong City).

The team was announced recentlyfor the 28 nation quadrennial

World Championship to be held atLockleys and Holdfast Bay BowlingClubs in Adelaide from November24 to December 9.

This announcement comes off theback of an intense 4 day selectioncamp that took place in Warilla. Theselectors have placed their faith in oneof the youngest Australian line-ups totake to the greens at an internationalevent, with the average age of thesquad a respectable 30 years.

With the women’s team intact fromthe Asia Pacific Championships, worldno. 4 and Commonwealth Gamesmedallist Karen Murphy will lead thecharge for the green and gold, withAustralian captain Lynsey Armitage,world no. 6 Kelsey Cottrell, Australia’sfemale bowler of the year Natasha VanEldik and Asia Pacific Championships

gold medallist Rebecca Quail, withreserve Claire Duke.

In the men’s team world no. 2 LeifSelby spearheads the outfit, withAustralia’s international bowler of theyear Aron Sherriff, reigning AustralianOpen champion Mark Casey, formerworld champion Brett Wilkie andhome-town hero and SA InternationalSeries gold medallist, Wayne Ruediger,with Nathan Rice in reserve.

National Coach Steve Glasson OAMsaid he was confident to play LeifSelby and Karen Murphy in the blue-ribbon singles event.

“Karen, the queen of the greens, isour longest serving national player. Shehas been in career best form this yearand was in mighty touch during the trials,” Steve Glasson said.

World Championship tickets go onsale August 1, and can be purchasedvia worldbowls2012.com.au.

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World Championship Team announced

Special Days

years members have won 62 pennants atDistrict level, 91 District Championships,also 6 Champion of Club Champions,plus many other successes. It was a verymemorable day for all members andguests. It was a very memorable andenjoyable day for all members andguests.

Bowral WBC celebrated itsPresident’s Day on June 7, 2012.

Club President Elaine Jones openedthe day with a welcome at Morning Teaand this started the day of celebration.The bowls commenced with a spiderfollowed by a game played in perfectweather to the enjoyment of all guestsand members. After bowls lunch washeld in the club in a beautifully decoratedatmosphere. Secretary Pam Wood madethe formal welcome to special guests andmembers: Carolyn Dumesic, PresidentSouthern Tablelands District with her twoVice Presidents represented the District.The Chairman of Club Bowral, Mr GordonLewis OAM and his wife Bette were alsohonoured guests.

It was good to see four Life Membersand six Past Presidents of the BowralWomen’s Bowling Club attend fromacross the District and join in on thisSpecial Day. After lunch, speeches, toastswere made and gifts shared. Specialthanks to everyone who contributed tothe success of the day.

Cabramatta celebrated its Presidentand Officers’ Day on June 7, 2012.Secretary Jan Watkins introducedPresident Carmel Cullinan who welcomedspecial guests from NSWWBA DirectorPam Hockings and NSWWBA SocialCommittee Delsie Fardell along withLansdowne District Secretary WendyGribble and Noelene Saunders MatchCommittee.

Following Morning Tea PresidentCarmel’s guests headed to play onCabramatta’s undercover green after donating a coin to the spider for Cabramatta’s Charity for the year. After apleasing and fun game the guests weretreated to a lovely lunch in an elegantdecorated room.

MC for the day, Secretary Jan introduced Director Pam who thankedCabramatta for their kind invitation toPresident Carmel’s day and the club’s53rd Birthday. Director Pam related thatshe always enjoyed visiting LansdowneDistrict as she loves to catch up withfriends as she was an active member ofSt Johns Park. Director Pam then congratulated Cabramatta on their No 1Pennant win and Claire Duke on her District Singles win and wished them allgood luck in their upcoming games.

As a representative of NSW Pam hadthe pleasure of presenting four membersof Cabramatta with NSW Merit Pins forservice to their club, the highest member

Batemans Bay WBC 60th Birthday celebrations.

Bowral President’s Day (l to r): SouthernTablelands District President Carolyn Dumesic,Bowral President Elaine Jones.

Batemans Bay WBC celebrated its60th Birthday and President’s Day onMay 1, 2012. Batemans Bay WBC President Yvonne Huddleston togetherwith committee and members welcomedNSWWBA State Director Pam Hockingsalong with Regional representative(Region 9) Kay Scrivener. The Far SouthCoast District was represented by VicePresident Pam Hardy as President ShirleyPilgrim was absent due to illness. Alsopresent from Far South Coast Districtwere: Patron Barbara Pearce, VicePresident Margaret Bridges, Treasurerand Umpire Margaret Cherry. Other special guests were: Life Member andPatron Carmel Elliott, Batemans BayMen’s Bowling Club President RossMcKimm, CEO Catalina Daryl Wilson andClub Catalina Golf Club President RobertSoper with greenkeeper Mark Lyons. All nine clubs in the district were represented and helped to make this celebration a very special day. Togetherwith Pam Hockings and Kay Scrivener weall joined in a game of bowls which wasenjoyed by all.

Following lunch, presentations weremade to members for their commitmentto the club. NSW WBA Merit Pins wereawarded to: Pam Baird, MargaretBridges, Shirley Keir, Patricia Bill, CarmelElliott and Yvonne Huddleston. Specialaccolades were made to Club Patron andLife Member Carmel Elliott. The cutting ofthe Anniversary cake was made byNSWWBA Director Pam Hockings andClub President Yvonne. The BatemansBay WBC Secretary read a brief history ofthe club where on March 17, 1952 eightladies met in a private home for the purpose of forming a Batemans BayWomen’s Bowling Club. During these 60


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award. Belinda Mathers (Vice President),Hanna Nantana (Selection), JessicaWatkins (Chair Selection), Norma Drew(Vice President), four very happy and sur-prised members. The Spider winner wasannounced, also the Best Bowler on theday was Arleen Jeffery.

As this is her last year as President ofCabramatta, President Carmel thenthanked Club Patron Marcia May and LifeMember Jan Watkins for attending theday along with members from each clubwithin the District – President Carmel hasa close relationship with the LansdowneDistrict members as she works with oneof the Umpires groups and has been along standing member of LansdowneDistrict as a Delegate to NSW for 30years with the last three years as VicePresident.

Toasts were made and giftsexchanged along with Cabramatta ClubPresident John presenting a gift of appreciation of her long standingmembership of Cabramatta Women’sBowling Club (30 years), her dedication tothe club. President John Binnie indicatedthat President Carmel has always been avigorous member of the club holding acommittee position every year of hermembership and congratulated her onthis as being her second term asCabramatta’s Club President.

The last formal part of the day was therecognition to all the officers and commit-tee members of Cabramatta Women’sBowling Club.

In closing President Carmel thankedNSWWBA Representatives, The District

and Club members along with Club Secretary Jan and for their labours inmaking her day so special. Thank you toher husband Bruce for attending a trulywonderful day.

Chester Hill RSL celebrated itsPresident’s Day and 50th Birthday Anniversary on May 24, 2012. The clubwas decorated with balloons in shades ofgold to match the theme of the day.

Chester Hill RSL President NorrieHoward welcomed representatives fromthe NSWWBA, Director Noelene Harveyand Barbara Hazeltine from Journal,Lansdowne District President M. Bridgeand B. Munro, also RSL President I. Tilmouth and Chester Hill Men’s ClubPresident R. Hevers and bowlers representing the ten District clubs.

President Norrie made a special

Wendy Gribble (District Secretary Lansdowne), Carmele Cullinan (President Cabramatta WBC), Pam Hockings (NSWWBA Director).

Cutting the cake for Chester Hill’s 50th Birthday and President’s Day (l to r) Director NoeleneHarvey, Lansdowne President M. Bridge with Chester Hill RSL President Norrie Howard.

mention to J. Davidson and L. Holloway,Foundation members who are still regularbowlers at the club and D. Meill,Foundation and Life member now playing on the Central Coast.

A “Spider” was followed by bowls andafter lunch presentations were made. Director Noelene then presented NSWWBA Merit Pins to J. Slater, B. Lynch, M. Sacqualine and S. Rubach.

A really happy day ended withPresident Norrie thanking everyone forcoming and making the day a success.

Cronulla RSL celebrated PresidentJoy Whittaker’s special day on May 15with members and invited guests. Theclub was honoured by the attendance ofrepresentatives from NSWWBA: FinancialDirector Barbara Holden accompanied byDirector Maryann Parcell, Ilsa Deuschle,


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Barbara Holden, Cronulla RSL President Joy Whittaker and Ilse Deuschle.

spoke of changes coming to the bowlsscene.

President Joy gave an engagingspeech acknowledging the presence ofher family and called on Barbara and Ilseto join her in cutting the cake. Thankswere given for all who attended this special occasion and the day concludedwith the National Anthem.,

Greenacre WBC honoured PresidentJeanette Griffith with a President’s Day onThursday May 10, 2012. Visitors from theNSWWBA were: Director Beryl Watsonaccompanied by Chairman of SelectorsJan Layton along with Georges RiverPresident Patricia Thompson andSecretary Marie Smith together withPresidents and bowlers from surroundingclubs.

After morning tea was served every-one moved onto the green for a spiderand a friendly game of bowls after whichlunch was served in a room decoratedwith hot pink and mauve. President

Director Beryl Watson, Greenacre President Jeanette Griffit and Georges River District PresidentPatricia Thompson.

Sutherland Shire District and Elaine MartinSecretary. The ladies were greeted byCronulla RSL executives, President Joytogether with Secretary Margaret Organand two Vice Presidents Marge Neevesand Jean Grant in the reception area and escorted into the club’s main roomwhere all members applauded theirarrival.

President Joy formally opened the daywith introductions and greetings. Following morning tea all proceeded to the bowling greens for a game ofbowls enjoyed by everyone on a perfectday.

President Joy led the main party intothe club and upstairs to the main auditorium overlooking Cronulla Beachwhere pre-dinner drinks were served before the party proceeded into the dining room which was decorated withflowers, silver programmes and chocolatedelights for each guest. When the mainparty was seated, Secretary MargaretOrgan requested all members and invited guests to follow. Joy’s husbandDennis, her daughter and two sons wereseated with Cronulla RSL President IanBourke and Sub Branch representativeKen English. Also adjacent was a table ofPresidents representing each club of theSutherland Shire.

Formal introductions were made byPresident Margaret and after re-introducing the distinguished guests,Patron, Life members and PastPresidents, grace was said and luncheonserved.

State representative Barbara Holdenspoke of her close ties with the club andpresented Merit Pins to Joy’s chosenrecipients. Director Maryann Parcell

Jeanette concluded the day with a thankyou to all who had contributed in makingthis day a special one which she will always remember.

Hexham WBC celebrated 50 years,1962 – 2012 and are still happy!

On Monday May 7, 2012 memberscelebrated the club’s 50th Birthday.Hexham club members hosted more than 60 bowlers from 21 clubs from theHunter and Newcastle District for morning tea, lunch and a fun game ofbowls.

Following a great game of bowls,President Dorothea Sheen invited all intothe function room for lunch. Dorotheaespecially thanked the NSWWBAPresident Patricia Reynolds, DirectorMaryann Parcell, Newcastle DistrictPresident Marjorie Adams along with herVice President Helen Abbott and DistrictTreasurer Marie Mulheron for attending.

State President Patricia presentedNSWWBA Merit Badges to HexhamPresident Dorothea Sheen, Secretary KayMonk, Treasurer Dianne Andrews, VicePresident Jean Richardson and PublicityOfficer Paula Au.

State President Patricia spoke of therelaxing of some of the dress regulations,the new constitution and by-laws.

The lovely Birthday cake made anddecorated by Dianne Andrews was jointlycut by State President Patricia, DistrictPresident Marjorie and Hexham ClubPresident Dorothea.

President Dorothea wishes to thankeveryone who came to the celebration ofthe club’s 50th Birthday and thanked themembers men and women who helped

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Newcastle District President Marjorie, Hexham President Dorothea, NSWWBA President Patriciacut the 50th Birthday cake.

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to make the day such a great success.“The day wouldn’t have been the samewithout you!”

Junee Ex Services Lawn Bowls Clubheld a very successful and happy 50thBirthday on May 24, 2012. This was alsoheld in conjunction with the AnnualTournament. Twelve teams came to helpcelebrate. Although the morning startedoff sunny it did not take long for theinclement weather to settle in. Enoughends were played to get a result. Mostplayers were very glad to retreat inside toa beautifully decorated room where alovely baked lunch was waiting.

Junee Ex is a small club and it hasbeen no small feat to keep the club goingwhen so many small clubs are closingdown.

On a perfect Autumn day, the members of Marks Point BC celebrated the club’s 50th Anniversary.

The Opening Ceremony was held onthe Shannon green with the number 50

outlined by a mass of coloured bowls.Adding to the occasion, a large flock ofpigeons were released and after circlingoverhead a couple of times, they bandedtogether and flew off in a most impressive display.

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Birthday celebrations at Junee Ex Services (back row l to r): Deborah Grogan, DonnaBedingfield, Mavis Rynehart, Joyce Carr, Anne Orr, Dot Considine, Alma Bruce, (front) Kerry Charlton,Helen Fairweather, President Phyllis McClaren, Malveen Cochrane

Photo courtesy of Graham Besley Photographics Junee

After the members and guests enjoyed a game of bowls in the sunshinethey all retired to the clubhouse for a celebratory luncheon and the recountingof the club’s history.

The club’s history began on Thursday

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May 17, 1962, when a meeting of like-minded people decided to form a sporting venue at Marks Point. Aftermuch deliberation they decided on abowling club, which is the same one wehave here today. Quite a few of thesefounding members enjoyed the celebrations whilst many others are stillactive members.

Dignitaries from the National BowlingAssociation, the Royal NSW Men’sBowling Association and Zone 2 were inattendance as well as founding and LifeMembers of the club.

Additionally Gary Edwards, LocalMember for Swansea, Wendy HarrisonDeputy Mayor of Lake Macquarie, PatriciaReynolds, President of the NSWWomen’s Bowling Association along withAudrey Grey NSWWBA Umpires Board,Fay Curry Vice President Lake Macquarie

District Women’s Bowling Association andMaureen Leo Publicity Officer of LakeMacquarie District Women’s BowlingAssociation were there to help the clubcelebrate, the day and not to be forgotten, lovely Marks Point Women’sPresident Yvonne Emerton led the ladieswith charm. The day finished on a highnote with hope of prosperity and successfor the future.

Nambucca Heads held its President’sDay on May 1, 2012. State PresidentPatricia Reynolds was met by NambuccaHeads President Pam James and aGuard of Honour was formed byNambucca ladies and visiting clubs withinthe Mid North Coast District.

Following morning tea, ladies returnedto the greens for an enjoyable game ofbowls. President Pam was overwhelmedwhen coming back inside the club to finda dining room, beautifully decorated inshades of pink, green, grey with Maypolecentrepieces, made by Col Jones.

Special guests for the day were PastPresidents and Life Members MadgeDixon, Audrey Abercrombie, PastPresidents Heather Mann, NoeleneLawrence and Pat Smith while LorraineCheal was a Past President and Lifemember of the Club Ltd and John Hunt(Chairman of Club Ltd), Neil Hatch (CEO),President of Nambucca Heads Men’sBowling Club Tony Stokes with MikeJames and Corrin Nouws.

During her response State PresidentPatricia awarded Merit Pins to the follow-ing ladies nominated by President Pam.They were: Lyn Hartman, Carol Hunt,Vicky Platt, Arlene Duffus.

Winners of trophies on the day were

Lyn Hartman, Carol Hunt, Vicky Platt,Arlene Duffus; runners–up were BarbaraWeaver, Lorraine Hawick, GloriaRichardson, State President PatriciaReynolds. The day ended with singing ofAdvance Australia Fair & Auld Lang Syne.

A wonderful day was had by everyoneas Nelson Bay WBC celebratedPresident’s Day for President CoralieLewis. The day was attended byNewcastle District President MarjorieAdams, Umpires Norma and Isabel andSoldiers Point BC President HelenBambach and Secretary Clare Teague.

A short game of bowls was played,followed by a sumptuous lunch. MargotLack, a member of Nelson Bay LadiesBowling Club made the delicious cake,beautifully iced in President Coralie’sfavourite colours.

On a beautiful sunny day on May 21,2012 the Newcastle District Women’s

50th Birthday Celebrations at Marks Point in May, 2012.


State President Patricia Reynolds, NambuccaHeads President Pam James, Mid North CoastPresident Margaret Hoschke cutting the cake onNambucca Heads President’s Day.

Nelson Bay President’s Day ( l to r):President Coralie Lewis and Newcastle DistrictPresident Marjorie Adams.

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Bowling Association Incorporated celebrated their 75th Birthday at NelsonBay Bowling Club. Newcastle Districtpresident Marjorie Adams welcomed theNSWWBA President Patricia Reynoldsand State Umpire’s member Coral Sloaneand Region 5 representative MareeHarman as well as officers from 23 clubs.

Special guests included ExecutiveOfficers from the following districts – LakeMacquarie, Hunter River, Central Coastand Illawarra as well as 5 Past Presidentsfrom the Newcastle District.

Guests also included ExecutiveOfficers from Nelson Bay Men’s BowlingClub as well as Newcastle DistrictBowling Association IncorporatedPresident John and Smith, along withSecretary Denis Broad.

The District was delighted to havemany past members who had won StateChampionships and also young gun KellyRichards who had a wonderful bowlingyear last year. Special mention to NelsonBay Ladies President Coralie Lewis andHonorary Secretary Lorna Francis.

After a lovely morning tea the ladiesplayed bowls leading up to the official luncheon in the beautifully decorated auditorium. State President PatriciaReynolds presented Merit pins to DistrictVice President Beth Smithers, DistrictSelection Committee Patricia Dooley,District Match Committee member IsobelBaillie, District Social Chairman ZitaDevlin, four excited ladies.

After the official speeches and the cutting of the 75th Birthday cake by StatePresident Patricia and District President

Marjorie and singing of Happy Birthdaythe special thanks were made byNewcastle District President Marjorie.

A great day was enjoyed by everyone!

Rosehill WBC recently celebratedPresident’s Day for Evelyn Redaelli andwas honoured to welcome NSWWBAState President Patricia Reynolds accompanied by State Selector WillowFong, Macquarie District President EdnaArnold and District Secretary Fay Laney.

During morning tea, President Evelynwarmly welcomed all her official guestsand visitors and then asked District President Edna to officially welcome theState into Macquarie District. Thefunction room looked stunning in pinkand burgundy and was a credit to themembers of the Social Committee.

Following morning tea a friendly gameof bowls was the order of the day and itwas wonderful to see members of neighbouring clubs enjoying themselvesand renewing old friendships.

After lunch President Patricia surprisedthree very delighted members, SylviaCreamer, June Eckett and MargaretSimpson by presenting them with Meritpins for their services to the club.

The State President, The DistrictPresident and the Club Patron JeanSheehy (OAM), cut the beautifully decorated cake which matched thetheme of the room. President Evelynthanked everyone for attending and for alltheir efforts in making her day so special.A wonderful day was had by all.

St John’s Park WBC celebrated itsPresident’s Day for Elaine Felkin on May 9, 2012. In attendance were representatives from Lansdowne District –Lansdowne District Chair of Match andSelection Kathy Chatillon along with another Lansdowne District Match andSelection Committee member NoeleneSaunders also together with representa-tives from most of the District and surrounding clubs.

A great morning tea was held followed by a game of bowls. A verysumptuous luncheon was served together with floral presentations andspeeches. A marvellous day had by all.


Newcastle District President MarjorieAdams, NSWWBA President Patricia Reynoldsenjoying a happy moment.

State President Patricia Reynolds, Rosehill President Evelyn Redaelli, Rosehill Patron Jean SheedyOAM, Macquarie District President Edna Arnold (previously Editor, Bowls News).

Lansdowne District Chair Match and SelectionKathy Chatillon with St John’s ParkPresident Elaine Felkin cutting the cake.


Regional News

Winners were:Pennants: No1 Port City, No 2 Port

City, No 3 Stuarts Point, No 4 ManningPoint.

No. 1 Pennant winners at Region 2 Playoffswere (l to r): J. Brady, B. Barrett, J. Stockham,P. Light(s), L. Thompson(s), M. Solman-Stewart,L. Bishell, C. White (Port CIty).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region 2 Playoffswere (l to r): B. Gunn, F. Schollum, C. Bowman,D. Amor(s), E. Ramsay, N. Schwartz, J. Scholz,J. Munson(s) (Port City).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region 2 Playoffs were(l to r): J. Calder, J. Thompson, C. Strickland, M. Mortimer(s), L. Walker, G. Wilmot, H. Holborrow, D. Gleeson(s) (Stuarts Point).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Region 2 Playoffswere (l to r): V. Dyball, J. Purnell, J. Moore, L. Delaney(s), B. Dodd, M. Bryant, S. Wood, D. Adams(s),(Manning Point).

“Elsie the Emu” strutting her stuff. Thank youMerlie McCabe for your ingenuity and thankyou Lightning Ridge!

Namoi District’s club, Lightning Ridgewas host club for the Region 3 StatePlayoffs. The weather was beautiful, coldnights and sunny days. Lightning Ridgeand their Parent club are to be congratu-lated on their presentation, organisationand friendly welcome for this event. Wewere all beautifully looked after with quali-ty meals that were enjoyed by all.

Namoi District Match committee fromWee Waa club did an excellent job withorganising the games and providing theControlling Body and Umpire each day.Thank you Susie you were a pleasure withwhom to work.

The highlight of Tuesday Triples wasthe appearance of Lightning RidgeMascot, “Elsie the Emu”. Elsie strutted herstuff around the green to the enjoyment ofall. A photo is attached for you to admirea very talented lady, Merlie McCabe, whomade and wore this costume.

Elsie the emu in miniature size cameout to support her team when playing thepairs, which Lightning Ridge won.

Elaine Watts, Region 3 Rep

No. 1 Pennant winners at Region 6 Playoff were(l to r): Fay Newton, P. Hulbert, B. McBlane, P. Field(s), K. Musgrave, D. Bullen, P. Collaros, D. West(s) (Boolaroo)

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region 6 Playoffswere (l to r): J. de'Lore, K. Mason, C. Atkins, S. Cooke(s), M. West, J. Johnson, C. Haydon, L. Rixon(s) (Belmont).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region 6 Playoffswere (l to r): R Littlewood, P Sorby, V. Gibbs, M. Smith(s), E. Power, B.Heather, G. Brodbeck,L. Turnbull(s) (Charlestown).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Region 6 Playoffswere (l to r): C. Clements, M. Baker, J. Pirie,C.McCleer(s), J. Coulson, V. Moseley, E. Fitzgerald, P. Reay(s) (Wyong).

Winners were:Pennants: No.1 Boolaroo, No. 2

Belmont, No. 3 Charlestown, No. 4Wyong.

REGION 3 PLAYOFF 2012REGION 2 RESULTS REGION 6 RESULTS


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BEGA IMLAYResults at District level:Major Singles: C. Chase (Merimbula-Imlay).Pairs: S. Grobler, G. Savill (Merimbula-Imlay).Triples: S. Wright, K. Burns, C. Chase, (Merimbula-Imlay).

Major Singles winner atBega-Imlay Districtlevel, C. Chase (Merimbula-Imlay).

Pairs winners at Bega-Imlay Districtlevel (l to r): S. Grobler, G. Savill(Merimbula-Imlay).

Triples winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r): S. Wright, K. Burns, C. Chase (Merimbula-Imlay) with District President M. Hill.

Open Fours winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r): DistrictPresident M. Hill, S. Wright, S. Grobler, K. Burnes, C. Chase (Merimbula-Imlay).

Senior Fours winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r): D. Nagle, R. Thompson, C. Hayes, D. Campbell (Tura Beach), Bega-Imlay DistrictPresident M. Hill.

Fours: S. Wright, S. Grobler, K. Burnes, C. Chase (Merimbula-Imlay).

Senior Fours: D. Nagle, R. Thompson, C. Hayes, D. Campbell (Tura Beach).

Pennants: No. 1 Tura Beach, No. 2 Tura Beach, No. 3Tathra Beach, No. 4 Eden, Inter Club – Candelo-Kameruka.

No. 1 Pennant winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r): back –D. Campbell, P. Reynolds, L. Govey, J. Clarke; front – B. Whiteside, C. Hayes, L. Jacobsen, W. Rusling (Tura Beach).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r): J. Duncombe, S. Pope, S. Neilson, V. Edwards, D. Nagle, M. Barr, L. Pucci,J. Joslin, A. Lamond (Manager (Tura Beach).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r) M. Tupper,B. Debney, J. Caddey, W. Whitehead, Bega Imlay District President M. Hill,A. Gammon, G. Hardingham, D. Buckland, C. McGarrity, (Tathra Beach).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Bega-Imlay District level (l to r) J. Key, J. Baxter, L. Tasker, W. Cameron, District President M. Hill, A. Strickland, J. Shimeld, R. Symonds, P. Davey (Eden). �44


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Inter Club winners at Bega-Imlay District (l to r) J. Ryan, S. Heffernan, B. Cochrane, P. Blacka (Candelo-Kameruka).

BENNELONGResults at District level:Major Singles: D. Owen (Gladesville), runner-up S. Hardacre

(Gladesville).

CENTRAL COASTResults at District level: Singles: Susan Clark

(Umina Beach), runner-upMargaret Smith (Everglades).

Triples: J. Hiron, J. Grant,N. Wright (The Entrance).

CENTRAL TABLELANDSResults at District level:Major Singles: C. Ryan (Gulgong).Pairs: C. Ryan, C. Ross (Gulgong).Triples: C. Ross, M. Gorrie, C. Ryan (Gulgong).Open Fours: M. Gorrie, T. Gorrie, C. Ross, C. Ryan

(Gulgong).Pennants: No 4 Gulgong.

Major Singles winner and runner up at Bennelong District level (l to r) D. Owen, (Gladesville), S. Hardacre (Gladesville).

Triples winners at Central Coast District level (l to r): J. Hiron (s), J. Grant, N. Wright, (The Entrance).

Major Singles winner at CentralTablelands District level – C. Ryan (Gulgong).

Pairs winners at CentralTablelands District level (l to r): C. Ryan, C. Ross (Gulgong).

District Singles runner-up atCentral Coast District level(l to r): Margaret Smith(Everglades) and winner SusanClark (Umina Beach).

Triples winners at Central Tablelands District level (l to r): C.Ross, M. Gorrie, C. Ryan (Gulgong).

Open Fours winners at Central Tablelands District level (l to r): M. Gorrie, T. Gorrie, C. Ross, C. Ryan (Gulgong).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Central Tablelands District level (l to r):C. Mealing, D. Lithgow, M. Gorrie, C. Ryan, N. Crawley, C. Conroy, L. Morrissey, M. Hawkins (Gulgong).


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CENTRAL WESTERNResults at District level: Major Singles: H. Hoad (Canowindra), runner-up R. Quinn

(Forbes). Pairs: S. Bohanna, S. Hubber (Cowra).Triples: R. Fogg, N. Baker, I. Fogg, (Cowra).Open Fours: J. Turnbull, R. Oliver, S. Harding, B. Morgan,

(Cowra).Senior Fours: I. Fogg, J. Day, J. Bailey, R. Fogg, (Cowra).

EAST GWYDIRResults at District level: Pennants: No. 2 Inverell, No. 4 Inverell.

Major singles winner and runnerup at Central WesternDistrict level (l to r): R. Quinn(Forbes), H. Hoad (Canowindra).

Pairs winners at Central WesternDistrict level (l to r): S. Bohanna, S. Hubber (Cowra).

Triples winners at Central Western District level (l to r): R. Fogg, N. Baker, I. Fogg, (Cowra).

Open Fours winners at Central Western District level (l to r): J. Turnbull, R. Oliver, S. Harding, B. Morgan, (Cowra).

Senior Fours winners at Central Western District level (l to r): I. Fogg, J. Day, J. Bailey, R. Fogg, (Cowra).

No. 2 Pennant winners at East Gwydir District level (l to r): Sharon King, Jan Leader, Marie Wattling, Pat Campbell, Jan Anderson,Trish Brooks, Mareen Kennedy,Vickie Walton.

No. 4 Pennant winners at East Gwydir District level (l to r): Jan Moss (Team Manager), Lauren Curtis, Ann Barry, Kaye Wilson, Beryl White, Ronda Hutton, Donna Montague, Gwen Skaines, Joy Viddler.

Open Fours winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): B. Pearce, P. Barklem, A. Luke, G. Farrell, (Dalmeny).

FAR SOUTH COASTResults at District level: Open Fours: B. Pearce, P. Barklem, A. Luke, G. Farrell

(Dalmeny).Senior Fours: V. Dundas, F. Lucas, J. Lubbe, E. Crompton

(Malua Bay).

Senior Fours winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): V. Dundas, F. Lucas, J. Lubbe, E. Crompton (Malua Bay). �46



GEORGES RIVERResults at District level: Major Singles: D. Payne (Roselands), runners-up J. Fuller

(Roselands).Pairs: L. Smith, T. Flack (Roselands), runners-up

GrandviewsTriples: M. Teasdale, J. Shaw, J. Hunt (Grandviews).

Major Singles winner atGeorges River Districtlevel (l to r): D. Payne(Roselands) and runner-upJ. Fuller (Roselands).

Pairs winners at Georges RiverDistrict level (l to r): L. Smith, T. Flack(Roselands).

Triples winners at Georges River District level (l to r): M. Teasdale,J. Shaw, J. Hunt (Grandviews).

HASTINGS HAVENResults at District level: Major Singles: C. White (Port City), runner-up M. Walsh.Pairs: M. Solman-Stewart, J. Stockham (Port City).Triples: J. Brady, C. White, B. Barrett (Port City).Senior Fours: R. Evans, A. Cutler, N. Schwartz, J. Munson

(Port City).Open Fours: J. Wallis, S. Divine, K. McFarlane, M. Walsh

(Port City).Pennants: No 1 Port City, No 2 Port City, No 3 North

Haven, No 4 Kew, No 5 Port City.

Major Singles winner atHastings Haven Districtlevel: C. White (Port City).

Pairs winners at Hastings HavenDistrict level (l to r): J. Stockham,M. Solman-Stewart (Port City).

Triples winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): J. Brady, C. White, B. Barrett (Port City).

Senior Fours winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): R. Evans, A. Cutler, N. Schwartz, J. Munson (Port City).

Open Fours winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): J. Wallis, S. Divine, K. McFarlane, M. Walsh (Port City).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): C. White, L. Bishell, M. Solman-Stewart, L. Thompson (s), P. Light (s), J. Stockman, B Barrett, J. Brady (Port City).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): F. Schollum, B. Gunn, C. Bowman, D. Amor (s), J. Munson (s), J. Scholz, N. Schwartz, E. Ramsay (Port City).


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No. 3 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): C. Rice, W. Stedman, A Young, B. Booth (s), R. Stanton, I. Ganic, C. Kilbt, M. Buckley (s) (North Haven).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): D. Dow, M. Madeley, M. Watts L. Wright (s), J. Turnbull (s), J. Brislane, L. Murphy, D. Allen (Kew).

No. 5 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): T. Wellings, D. Sumsky, E. Russell, M. Edwards (s), G. Carmody (s), J. Barry, R. Walsh, F. Fairbrother.

HUNTER RIVERResults at District level: Major Singles: M. Threadgate (Maitland City, runner-up

G. Lambkin (Singleton).Pairs: K. Philpot, L. Parsons (Telarah).Triples: D. Brady, H. Mungoven, M. Niznik (Maitland City).Open Fours: P. Mears, L. Strickleton, C. Harmer, S. O’Neill

(Maitland City).

Major Singles winner atHunter River District Level:M. Threadgate (Maitland City).

Pairs winners at Hunter RiverDistrict level (l to r): K. Philpot, L. Parsons, (Telarah).

Senior Fours: N. Glover (s), M. Davis, G. Lamb, B. Wilmen(Beresfield).

Best of luck to all the above winners who are scheduled toplay Region 5 playoffs July 23-25, 2012.

Congratulations to Maitland City Grade 1 & 4 for winning theRegional 5 playoffs played at Scone/Upper Hunter.

Good luck for the State level Pennant playoffs in August tobe played at Tuncurry.

Triples winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): D. Brady, H. Mungoven, M. Niznik (Maitland City).

Open Fours winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): P. Mears,L. Strickleton, C. Harmer, S. O’Neill, (Maitland City).

Senior Fours winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): N. Glover(s), M. Davis, G. Lamb, B. Wilmen (Beresfield).

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LAKE MACQUARIEResults at District level:Singles: Gayle Gannon, runner-up Loretta Marchese.Open Fours: A. Gray, B. Power, L. Faint, M. Smith

(Charlestown).Senior Fours: V. Tull, K. Johnston, E. Albert, N. Childs

(Valentine).Pennants: No. 1

Boolaroo, No. 2 Belmont,No. 3 Charlestown, No. 4Morisset, No. 5 Belmont.

LOWER NORTH COASTResults at District level:Major Singles: L. Mazurek (Forster)Pairs: E. Webster, L. Smatell, (Tuncurry)Triples: R. Treasure, L. Smatell, E. Webster, (Tuncurry)Open Fours: P. Gillkinson, N. Stubberfield, J. Holohan,

S. Thomas (Tuncurry)

Singles winner and runner up atLake Macquarie Districtlevel (l to r): Loretta Marchese(Charlestown), Gayle Gannon(Charlestown).

Open Fours winners at Lake Macquarie District level (l to r): A. Gray, B. Power, L. Faint, M. Smith, (Charlestown).

Senior Fours winners at Lake Macquarie District level (l to r): V. Tull, K. Johnston, E. Albert, N. Childs (Valentine).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Lake Macquarie District level (l to r): P. Fields, B. McBlane, P. Hulbert, F. Newton, D. West, P. Collaros, D. Bullen,K. Musgdave (Boolaroo).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Lake Macquarie District level (l to r): S. Cooke, C. Atkins, K. Mason, J. Delore, M. West, J. Johnson, A. Haydon,(Belmont).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Lake Macquarie District level (l to r): L. Turnbull, G. Brodbeck, B. Heather, B. Power, R. Littlewood, P. Sorby, V. Gibbs, M. Smith (Charlestown).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Lake Macquarie District level (l to r): L. Walker, L. Lindsay, I, O’Toole, G. Southgate, R. Courtney, J. Sinclair, D. Hughes, W-A Parkhouse (Morisset).

No. 5 Pennant winners at Lake Macquarie District (l to r): J. Kneis,L. Gilbert, M. Forbes, K. Howes, B. Robinson, J. Paterson, B. Allen, D. Mulder (Belmont).


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Senior Fours: K. Phibbs, D. Crichton, K. Anderson, E. Webster (Tuncurry)

Pennants: No. 1 Tuncurry, No. 2 Wingham, No. 3 Forster,No. 4 Manning Point.

Major singles winner atLower North CoastDistrict level – L. Mazurek (Forster).

Pairs winners at Lower North CoastDistrict level (l to r): E. Webster, L. Smatell(Tuncurry).

Triples winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r): R. Treasure, L. Smatell, E. Webster, (Tuncurry).

Open Fours winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r): P. Gillkinson, N. Stubberfield, J. Holohan, S. Thomas (Tuncurry).

Senior Fours winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r): K. Phibbs, D. Crichton, K. Anderson, E. Webster (Tuncurry).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r):P. Gilkson, J. McKenna, M. Barnes, E. Webster, G. Shearer, F. Smith, R. Flanagan, C. Cook, D. Smith (Tuncurry).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r):D. Polley, G. Bell, R. Gillogly, L.Cross, J. Thorburn, E. Holden, C. O’Donnell,N. Foy (Wingham).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r):V. Beuzeville, D. Paton, P. Woolmington, C. Hartley, P. Lawson, J. Scott, M. Johnston, M. Clark, (Forster).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r):B. Dodd, M. Bryant, K. Fromm, S. Wood, V. Dyball, S. Pasfield, J. Moore, L. Delaney, (Manning Point).

No. 5 Pennant winners at Lower North Coast District level (l to r):K. Crowther, B. Jackson, J. Way, J. Horwood, J. Curtis, R. Condello, J. O’Connor, B. Pfieffer, (Forster). �50

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MACLEAYResults at District level:Triples: V. Squires, P. Wells, M. Allard (Kempsey Macleay

RSL)

MACQUARIEResults at District level:Pairs: E. Redaelli, M. Simpson (Rosehill).Triples: I. Piasenoli, M. Cardwell, F. Domanko (Ryde X

Phoenix).Open Fours: J. Young,

M. Truesdale, M. Kerrney, R. Lightfoot (Greenlees Park).

Pennants: No. 1 Denistone,No. 2 Brush Park, No. 3 RydeX Phoenix, No. 4 Brush Park.

Triples winners at MacLeay District level (l to r): V. Squires, P. Wells,M. Allard (Kempsey MacLeay RSL).

Pairs winners at MacquarieDistrict level (l to r): E. Redaelli,M. Simpson (Rosehill).

Triples winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): I. Piasenoli, M. Cardwell, F. Domanko (Ryde X Phoenix).

Open Fours winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): J. Young, M. Truesdale, M. Kerrney, R. Lightfoot (Greenlees Park).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): M. Sutcliffe, E. Whatmore, M. Segula, J. Halverson, N. Roughley, G. O’Loughlin, M. Horne, B. Peddell, (Denistone).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): M. O’Brien,J. Battersby (Insert), F. Landgdon, R. Holeman, V. Carter, J. Mercer, F. Laney, M. Byrne (Brush Park).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): J. Vinton,K. Staughton, B. Smith, I Piasenlli, H. Tumminello, S. McGarrity, M. Caldwell, F. Domanko (Ryde X Phoenix).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): P. Lyons,M. Campbell, F, Williams, E. Maher, J. Cooney, P. Warwick, C. Jackson, P. Dick ( Brush Park).

MANLY WARRINGAHResults at District level :Major Singles: C. Gordon (Harbord).Open Fours: L. Belling, R. Constable, J. Newel, C. Gordon

(S) (Harbord).Senior Fours: R. Morron (s), B. Harlovich, J. McLennan,

S. Ewins, (Dee Why).

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Pennants: No. 1 Newport,No. 2 Pittwater RSL, No. 3Dee Why RSL, No. 4Pittwater RSL.

Major singles winner at ManlyWarringah District level: C. Gordon (Harbord).

Open Fours winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): L. Belling, R. Constable, J. Newel, C. Gordon (S) (Harbord).

Senior Fours winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): R. Morron (s), B. Harlovich, J. McLennan, S. Ewins, (Dee Why).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): M. Smith (s), B. Green, C. Lindley, D. Stansfield, C. Russell, H. Edwards, A. Meadows, L. Tattersall (s) (Newport).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): W. Wardroper, M. Tierney, S. Lewis, C. Binfield (s), G. Flakelar, M. Lawler,J. Roberts, I. Bradley (s) (Pittwater RSL).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): J. Chad, B. Graham, A. Grubisea (absent – reserve in photo) M. Stepherns(s), J.Keogh, E. Couchman, M. Dyer,B. Machon (S) ( Dee Why RSL).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): B. Johnson, J. Doyle, P. Bones M. Fisk (s), J. Wright, F. Gudmunson, M. Key (s) ( Pittwater RSL).

MID NORTH COASTResults at District level :Singles: J. Slater (Woolgoolga)Pairs: E. Nielson, J. Slater (Woolgoolga).Pennants: No. 1 Woolgoolga, No. 2 Wingham, No. 3 Park

Beach, No 4 Nambucca Heads.

Singles winners at MidNorth Coast Districtlevel (l to r): J. Slater.

Pairs winners at Mid North CoastDistrict level (l to r): E. Nielson, J. Slater (Woolgoolga)

No. 1 Pennant Winners at Mid North Coast District level (l to r): E. Wright, N. Hayes, M. Short, J. Womersley, J. Slater, E. Nielsen, W. Bracher, J. Hankings.



No. 2 Pennant winners at Mid North Coast District level (l to r): D. Polley, G. Bell, R. Gilogly, L. Cross (s), J. Thoburn, E. Holden, C. O’Donnell, N. Foy (s) (Wingham).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Mid North Coast District level (l to r): J. Pearce, W. Polley, D. Hargraves, (inset R. Price), S. Betts, B. White, S. Stirling, C. Mills (Park Beach).

No. 4 Pennant Winners at Mid North Coast District level l to r):S.Willis, V. Miles, P. Fletcher, M. McKay, J. Nicholas, P. Smith, B. Fane, C. Behan (Nambucca Heads).

MID NORTH SHOREResults at District level: Major Singles: K. Jones (St Ives),

runner up Gordon.Pennants: No. 1 Warrawee, No.

2 Gordon, No. 3 Belrose, No. 4Forestville.

Under 5’s: Killara.

Major Singles winner at Mid NorthShore District level: K. Jones (St Ives).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District level (l to r): J. Hellyer, P. Howitt, L.Nevill, H. Lovell, J. Beattie, J. Moy, B. Love, J. Harricks (Warrawee).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District level (l to r): J. Mortimer, S. Riley, B. Maas, G. Loughnan, B. Nelson, J. Siva, H. Stromsmoe, C. Ryan (Gordon).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District level (l to r): L. Cook, F. Green, H. Rogers- Falk, J. Carew, P. Knowles, D. Dent, D. Levy,G. Butters (Belrose).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Mid North Shore District level (l to r): J. Reed, M. Cliff, J. Wood, V. Mahn, M. North, K. King, D. Sorbara, T. Carey,(Forestville).

Under 5’s winners at Mid North Shore District (l to r): J. McLeod,J. Halliday, C. Burke, A. Cowlishaw (Killara).

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MID WEST Results at District level:Pennants: No. 1 Dubbo City, No. 2 Trangie, No. 3 Dubbo

Railway, No. 4 Dubbo City.

MITCHELLResults at District level:Pennants: No. 1 Castle Hill, No. 3 Castle Hill.

No. 1 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): back – S. Rae, M. Livermore, L. Lawson, A. McMillan, front – G. Pay, K. Edwards,J. O’Connor, A. Jeffery (Dubbo City).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): back- R. Yearby, R. McAnally, M. Coffee, S. Clark, front – N. Phillips, S. Young, P. Clark, L. Furney, (Trangie).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): back – J. Koot, H. Purcell, S. Honeyman, R. Shanks, front – H. Davis, H. Brook, Y. Foxall, P. Hardwick, (Dubbo Railway).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): back- M. O’Sullivan, B. Scott, H. Linnane, M. Carolan, front- M. Cullenward, J. Winterton, S. Walker, H. Emblen, (Dubbo City).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Mitchell District level (l to r): D. Culverwell,B. Cochrane, L. Patterson, N. Sneddon, S. De la Harpe, F. Lee, H. Weisner,D. Howard (Castle Hill).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Mitchell District level (l to r): L. Zahra, L. Pickering, I. Speirs, J. Jeffrey, L. Trenerry, E. Brien, M. Rowe, L. Bridgement (Castle Hill).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): H. Stokes,B. Simpson, P. Skinner, A Thompson, K. Richards, Reserves- B. Ingham, L. Reed (absent) S. Vesenjak, R. Newbury, N. Van Eldik (Raymond Terrace).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): P.Stephenson, R. Downes, S. Sansom, J. Flemming, M. Barnett, C. Shepherd, A. Delaney, J. Jones (Stockton).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): I. Smout, P. Chisholm, M. Wikins, J. O’Brien, D. Quinlan, H. Robb, P. Witt, R. Deane(Alder Park).

NEWCASTLEResults at District level:Pennants: No. 1 Raymond Terrace, No. 2 Stockton,

No. 3 Alder Park, No. 4 Nelson Bay.

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SNOWY MOUNTAINSResults at District level:Pennants: No 4 Cooma.



NEW ENGLANDResults at District level :Pennants: No. 3 Armidale.

NORTHERN RIVERSResults at District Level:Major Singles: P. Baskerville (South Lismore), runner-up

V. McAlister (Casino RSM).Pennants: No. 1 Ballina,

No 2. Lismore WorkersHeights, No. 3 Ballina, No 4. Lennox Head.

No. 4 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): J. Aldred, F. Simula, J. Busch, V. Renshaw, E. Cox, P. Pepper, C. Lewis, L. Francis(Nelson Bay).

No. 3 Pennant winners at New England District level (l to r): L. Halloran, M. McGregor, S. Ridgewell, B. Charters, E. Witherden, D. O’Donnell, D. Fuller, D. Moloney, E. Emms (Armidale).

Major Singles winner and runnerup at Northern RiversDistrict level (l to r): P. Baskerville (South Lismore), V. McAlister (Casino RSM).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District level (l to r): J. Rhodes, S. Lowry, P. Anderson, M. Gollan, B. De Re, S. Ward, L. Morgan,K. Huett (Ballina).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District level (l to r): J. Clarke, A. O’Connor, B. Reynolds, H. Kerr, I. Harris, M. Newell, C. Samuels, M. McEvoy (Lismore Workers Heights).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District level (l to r): E. Anderson, G. Moor, S. Mazzer, A. Brown, M. Piccoli, H. Miller, E. Fletcher, A. Haydon (Ballina).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District level (l to r): C. Lawless, D. Adams, J. Raeburn, N. Holmes, P. Brining, E. Reid, K. Philp,B. Knott, (Lennox Head).

NORTHERN SUBURBSResults at District level :Pairs: Helen Maloney and

Shirley Andrew (Asquith).

Pairs winners at NorthernSuburbs District level (l to r):

H. Maloney and S. Andrew (Asquith).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Snowy Mountains District level (l to r): D. Russell, H. Peuker, L. West, L. Snell, D. Jackson (manager), M. D’Amico,O. Jebbink, H. Walker, M. Zasso (Cooma).


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SOUTHERN SLOPESResults at District level:Singles: Helen Mackenzie (West Wyalong), runner-up Cathy

Roscarol (West Wyalong S & C Sports).Pairs: Helen Mackenzie & Monica Minogue (West Wyalong).Triples: Dawn Morris, Iris Graham & Beryl Fife (Condobolin).Open Fours: Maxie Hoskinson, Sue Bruest, Gwen Lack &

Stella Robinson (Temora Recreation).Senior Fours: Sylvia Henley, Robyn Crouch, Wilma Ferris

and Barbara Bowlan (West Wyalong).Pennants: No. 2 West Wyalong, No. 3 Condobolin, No. 4

Weethalle.

Singles winner at SouthernSlopes District level): H. Mackenzie (West Wyalong).

Pairs winners at Southern SlopesDistrict level (l to r): H. Mackenzieand M. Minogue (West Wyalong).

Senior Fours winners at Southern Slopes District level (l to r): S. Henley, R. Crouch, W. Ferris and B. Bowland (West Wyalong).

No. 2 Pennant Winners at Southern Slopes District level (l to r):back row – H. Mackenzie, J. Maitland, W. Britton, R. Cattle; front row –M. Minogue, H. Freer, S. Henley, Z. Evans (West Wyalong).

No. 3 Pennant Winners at Southern Slopes District level (l to r): J. Dodgson, H. Cannon, M. Thomas, R. Barby (s), P. Nicholl (s), R. Stenhouse, M. Dopper, J. Leah (Condobolin).

No. 4 Pennant Winners at Southern Slopes District level (l to r): J. Turner, F. Overall, H. Reid, P. Hoare (s), A. Caldow (s), K. Cattle, G. Pope,L. Butler (Weethalle).

ST GEORGE CANTERBURYResults at District level :Major Singles: C. Kelly (Ramsgate RSL), runner-up

N. Skevington (Peakhurst).Triples: G. Henry, C. Tapper,

W. Campbell, (Peakhurst).Pennants: No. 1 Ramsgate

RSL, No. 2 Earlwood BardwellPark Sports, No. 3 RamsgateRSL.

Major Singles winner at StGeorge Canterbury District

level: C. Kelly, (Ramsgate RSL).

Triples winners at St George Canterbury District level (l to r): G. Henry, C. Tapper, W. Campbell, (Peakhurst).

No. 1 Pennant winners at St George Canterbury District level (l to r): C. Kelly, P. McKinley, K. Jakubicka, J. Zrno, N. Richardson, L. York (insets – D. Roukis, E. Alleyne) (Ramsgate RSL). �56

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SUTHERLAND SHIREResults at District level:Major Singles: B. McPherson (Engadine), runner-up

B. Hvass (Taren Point).Pairs: Taren Point.Triples: Taren Point.Pennants: No. 1 Engadine, No. 2 Taren Point, No. 3

Sutherland, No. 4 Sutherland.

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No. 3 Pennant winners at St George Canterbury District level (l to r): K. Kurohara, R. Buttiglieri, C. Higham, B. Birchall, C. Colligan, L. Du-Toit, M. Pritchard, D. McGillivray, (Ramsgate RSL).

Major Singles winner & runner-up at Sutherland ShireDistrict level (l to r): B. McPherson (Engadine) runner-up B. Hvass (Taren Point).

Pairs winners at Sutherland ShireDistrict level (l to r): A. Walker, K. Brough (Taren Point).

Triples winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): B. Hvass,K. Brough, C. Turner (Taren Point).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): M. Paterson, H. Abernethy, J. Thomas, L. Martin, H. McMahon, C. Keep, B. McPherson, C. Harrison, (Engadine).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): E. Hayler, B. Clarke, L. Barlow, F. Wright, D. Soyka, J. James, A. Walker, K. Kitchen, (Taren Point).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): J. Butler, W. Ritter, P. Kennedy, P. Harden, J. Powditch, R. Young, D. Chung,R. Gibson (Sutherland).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): J. Young, K. Batger, M. French, M. Gardner, N. Wood, B. Renes, R, Salvatore, L. Newnham (Sutherland).

TWEED BYRONResults at District level:Major Singles: C. Hill (Cabarita Beach.Pair: M. Chisholm, C. Caine (Murwillumbah).Triples: F. Turner, J. Wotherspoon, E. Fleming (Cudgen

Leagues).Open Fours: T. Warr, M. Hosie, N. Gartner, J. Quirk (Ocean

Shores).Senior Fours: B. Sprengell, L. McGowran, G. Johnston,

J. Bartlett (Ocean Shores).

CORRECTIONIn the May-June Bowls News, it was stated that the Bowls

Australia Logo must be worn on Social days. This is incorrect,according to the NSWWBA State Dress Policy, when playing bowlssocially (ie. not Championships etc.) bowls wear as supplied bybowls manufacturers and suppliers must be worn.

Bowlswear bought from a supplier will usually have the BA Logo,but the Logo is not essential on apparel worn for social bowls.

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Triples winners at Tweed Byron District level (l to r): F. Turner, J. Wotherspoon, E. Fleming (Cudgen Leagues).

Open Fours winners at Tweed Byron District level (l to r): T. Warr, M. Hosie, N. Gartner, J. Quirk, (Ocean Shores).

Senior Fours winners at Tweed Byron District level (l to r): B. Sprengell, L. McGowran, G. Johnston, J. Bartlett, (Ocean Shores).

Major Singles winner atTweed Byron Districtlevel: C. Hill (Cabarita Beach)

Pairs winners at Tweed ByronDistrict level (l to r): M. Chisholm, C. Caine (Murwillumbah).

“Marathon” as the two combatants, Clare Hill (Cabarita Beach)and Barbara Sprengell (Ocean Shores) playerd on into thedarkness to gain a result. Congratulations to all the ladies whoentered these Championships in their selected genre. Bestwishes to the winners as they go forward to contest theRegional Play-offs at Grafton in July.

President Anne and Executive would like to thank officials,host clubs and umpires for their participation in ensuring theseChampionships were organised and executed so successfully.

Triples winners at Western District level (l to r): F. King (s), P. Johnson, J. Barnes, (Lithgow City).


Championships in the Tweed Byron District, this year were atribute to all competitors. A very high standard of bowls wasevident in all disciplines. Fierce competition, nail biting resultsgoing down to the wire appeared to be the order of the events.The Singles Championship was dotted with many marathongames taking place. The final itself bought a new meaning to

WESTERNResults at District level:Triples: F. King (s), P. Johnson, J. Barnes (Lithgow City).Pennants: No. 2 Lithgow Workmans Valley,

No. 3 Hazelbrook, No. 4 Bathurst City.

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No. 2 Pennant winners at Western District level (l to r): R. Harries, N. Williams, D. Frazer, L. Green, B. Evans, C. Kenniff, C. Schram, D. Crook(Lithgow Workmen’s Valley).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Western District level (l to r): J. Redman, F. Arnold, A. Preston, H. Daniels, I. Hurley, N. Fairall, B. Hood, P. Mitchel(Hazelbrook).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Western District level (l to r): A. Myers, P. Pollard, M. Hayes, J. Oliver, L. Bull, L. Hayes, K. Lucas, C. Schofield(Bathurst City).

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A Good Pinch of Rosemary

Your friendly and worthy editor, Barbara, has decided to take a big risk somewhat akin to either putting a

microphone in front of a politican, or deciding to runyour racehorse against Black Caviar, in that she hasasked me to contribute, at least for the remainder of theyear, and unless, in the meantime the readers revolt, aregular column for Bowls News.

Sticking to the “political” theme for just one moment, I wasabout to write that I am “humbled”, but I think we’re all a littletired of people being “humbled”. ”Humble”didn’t begin wellwith Uriah Heep, and has been on a downhill spiral ever since,but that’s another story (yes, indeed it is). I’ll merely say I’mchuffed to have been asked, and will try to contribute something worthwhile for each issue, hopefully not too bland,but also not too combative. Though this month’s column doesconcentrate on bowls, the column won’t always be bowls-focused, as I’d like to introduce other interesting ideas alongthe way. Hopefully, some readers may be motivated enough towrite the occasional response, or even try their hand at somesmall competition ideas which could be introduced if there isany frisson of interest at all.

As we go through life, we are constantly confronted bychange. Where would we be without the mobile phone and thecomputer? Perhaps I should withdraw that particular questionon the grounds that, already, I can visualise an army of a fewhundred women bowlers pelting me with rotten fruit. However,on a scale of one to ten in assessing the way change affectsus, whilst admitting that changes in the sporting sphere wouldrank at a very low No. 10 in comparison with serious life reversals, nonetheless it’s true to say we have undergone massive changes to our game.

Some of these changes are reflected in my own extremelystrong Lansdowne District, where, being foolhardy, I still playcompetitively. It’s a strange thing but, if you visit clubs outsidethis district, it is as if our very successful, top achieving playersdon’t really have much direct relationship with the day-to-dayfunctioning of the smaller and less financial clubs. These smaller clubs appear to just get on with their bowling lives. Ifyou happen to ask there who it was who has this last weekwon some mammoth international women’s bowling event, orsome prestigious State event, all you will normally get inresponse to your query is a sea of blank faces. I think, overall,it is a wonderful thing that these less aspirational clubs continue to happily operate on a much smaller scale – notsmaller, let me hasten to add, in the way of weekly enjoymentof our game, but smaller in that they don’t set themselvesalmost impossibly prestigious winning goals.

The more practical changes in our game have also beenquite significant, and they encompass, most obviously, thewave of younger bowlers into our game. Not young, as in 30years of age, which I was when I donned the then forbiddinggarb, but really, really young, as in your grandchildren! Initially, it was fairly hard to take, but, as with almost all change, eventually we settled into a level of resigned and peacefulacceptance. Our first thoughts on sighting youngsters on thegreens may well have been, what were they about, invadingour space, how would we converse with them, why is their dialogue on the greens liberally sprinkled with expletives, andwhy do they know everything about the game after 5 minutes?

These and other vexatious questions have mostly been dealtwith, and you only need to tune in to any (rapidly diminishingby the way) TV bowls broadcast to face the reality that theyoung bowlers are brilliant exponents of the game. And, ifwe’re in doubt, the commentators tell us, ad nauseam, howthrilling and beneficial for our game it is to be able to watchthese 15, 16, 17 and 18 year olds fighting out the finals of thelatest State/Australian event.

It might seem churlish to bring up the fact that an initial giant spurt in the numbers of young bowlers (now spirallingdownwards) encouraged widespread drives for young bowlers,but this concerted effort has continued to be a hugely costlyexercise for clubs and State bodies, begging the question asto whether a genuine cost/benefit analysis is warranted. Moreimportantly, our overall membership continues to fall, meaningwe hardly see a week go by without another club closure. Thefact that you don’t hear too many people within the powerbase of lawn bowls keen to speak up about these debilitating statistics might appear to be counter-productive, but that’sanother story for another day.

Some of the seemingly minor changes which affected theactual playing of our game, have, thankfully, been reversed.There was the pointless exercise of the person winning the endbeing able to decide whether or not to retain or give away themat – this changed the feel, emphasis and outcome of manygames, and, thank goodness, is now gone. Then there wasthe abolition of the very short end – thankfully, if you like to seetrue bowling artistry on the green, gonski. Also, pleased tonote, of late the ubiquitous and clumsy high-fiving seems tohave pretty much gone for a bath, as does the once-growingtendency to have a small arm of “helpers” (?) grouped aroundthe skipper as she studied each end. There was also the timewe flirted with the idea of a player shooting off the green to askher coach/manager just what shot she should next play. As,quite often, you mightn’t even be prepared to ask this sideline person’s opinion about just where the sun rises in the sky, itwas always an insult to the ability of the player to make herown decisions. Thankfully, only a shooting and quite dull staracross our firmament.

I’m regularly scolded that to not welcome change is to stagnate, which “they” delight in hectoring me about, is not agood thing, even if you may be as happy as a pig in mud inyour stagnant pool of familiarity. However, though many don’tacknowledge it, I believe our game of bowls has undergone farmore radical change than almost any other popular sport.Certainly, the sudden advent of the teenage, or younger, playerfrom a base which catered for people mostly 50 plus, has notbeen seen in any other sport, neither has the huge change inuniform and playing equipment, nor the radical shortening ofthe long game to the sets format. Where other sports have tinkered with the frills and flounces around the periphery oftheir basic games, lawn bowls has, over the last twenty years,exploded into a completely new reality. Is it a good “new reality,I hear you cry? Maybe that’s for me to fondly imagine I know,and for the rest of you learned readers, to find out!

Rosemary O’Brien, Merrylands Bowling Club

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2012 - What’s ON in your Club

Aug 26 Gymea E. McCartneyBowls & Dine 9525 2043

Aug 27 Blacktown Workers D. FrawleyOpen Triples Carnival 9622 2346

Aug 27 Brush Park J. RoddyGala Day 9874 4742

Aug 27 North Ryde RSL A. JohnsonGala Triples Day 9869 7609

Aug 27 Towradgi R. WalkerGala Triples 0242 856 103

Aug 28 Nambucca Heads L. HartmanGala Day 6568 3347

Aug 29 Wyong F. Wathelet 4358 8856Ladies Day Springtime Carnival - Triples

Aug 30 Tuncurry Forster Sports K. Griffiths-31 Open Fours Carnival 6554 5553

Aug 30,31 St Marys RSL D. BrienSept 1 Invitation Classic Pairs 0413 824 293

Aug 30 Urunga J. Dew -Sept 1 Toast Urunga Carnival 6655 6846

Aug 31 Ingleburn P. DelavereOpen Sixes 4627 0979

Sept 3 North Epping E. Watford Triples Carnival 9869 2304

Sept 3 Sylvania K. McGregorSpring Carnival 9522 9889

Sept 3-4 The Entrance L. BarterSpringtime Triples 4333 1546

Sept 5 Bargo P. MaineCobb & Co. 4683 0718

Sept 5 Warringah J. LegrasWarringah Trophy - Triples 9960 3957

Sept 6 North Haven Secretary, North HavenMemorial Day 6559 8259

Sept 7 Lindfield R. VilenskyPeg Staas Triples Carnival 9417 4870

Sept 8 Malua Bay M. Mulcahy Open Pairs 4472 2121

Sept 10 Avalon Beach T. Overy 0414 412 048Koala Carnival or 9918 7302

Sept 10 Lake Cathie Chair of Match 6585 4228Spring Carnival – Open 3 Bowl Pairs

Sept 10 St Marys RSL D. BrienTriangular Singles 0413 824 293

Sept 10 Sutherland J. Powditch Charity Day 9522 9407

Sept 10 Warilla H. Skinner 4296 6124-11 Ladies Two Day Triples Carnival

Sept 12 Lismore Workers Heights E. Swain13, 14 Master Fours 6625 2459

Aug 1,2 Scotts Head H. Brazel Classic 4’s 6569 7227

Aug 2 St Marys RSL D. BrienRotating Triples 0413 824 293

Aug 3 Epping North E. Watford Camellia Carnival 9869 2304

Aug 3 South Cronulla L. Lowder Triples Carnival 9523 0702

Aug 5 Epping North E. Watford Mixed Fours 9869 2304

Aug 6 Canton Beach M. Howard Gala Triples Day 4399 3038

Aug 6 Epping North K. Douglas Men’s Fours 9868 1216

Aug 6 Gladesville J. Scutts Gala Triples Day 9816 5372

Aug 6 Stuarts Point J. CalderPoint Triples 6569 0330

Aug 7 Springwood M. LalorMixed Bowls 4759 1739

Aug 7-8 Park Beach J. Farrell Two Days Fours Carnival 6652 4537

Aug 8-9 Westport Port Macquarie D. BurleyTwo Day Triples Carnival 6582 5142

Aug 12 Rosehill L. Role Maltese Bowlers Triples 9726 0782

Aug 13 Lambton Park B. ParrottInvitation Triples 4957 1688

Aug 13 Woonona K. McWattersParsons Day Mixed 4285 1112

Aug 15 Caringbah J. SantlebenCharity Triples Carnival 9524 8727

Aug 16 North Haven Secretary, Nth HavenFriendship Day 6559 8259

Aug 18 Parkes M. Riordan-19 Ladies Classic Pairs 6862 5313

Aug 20 Springwood M. Lalor5 Yrs & Under Triples 4759 1739

Aug 20 Ballina J. Sully-21 Classic Fours 6686 8971

Aug 21 Coffs Harbour Ex-Services P. RussellMajor Triples CEX 6652 7565

Aug 21 Springwood M. Lalor Trophy Day 4759 1739

Aug 22 Carlingford L. RynehartPairs 9873 5573

Aug 25 Ashfield A. HartGala Day 9798 6666

Aug 25 Birrong Sports M. Bodle 9644 6102-26 Lynn Smith Classic Over 60’s Ladies Pairs

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Sept 12 Woy Woy L. Pointing -13 Waterview Carnival 4341 8323

Sept 13 Maclean L. McKay 6647 6690Springtime Triples Clarence River District

Sept 14 Bankstown Sports M. GiacominWomen’s Open Triples 9790 1362

Sept 14 Northern Suburbs District R. CoodeVersatility Six Carnival 9634 9575

Sept 14 St Johns Park Bowls Office -16 Classic Fours 9610 3666

Sept 15 Western Suburbs M. Deluchi-16 Under 5 Years Pairs 0425 228 471

Sept 16 Beecroft L. Thornewell Under 5’s Gala Triples 0424 291 549

Sept 16 Blacktown City T. HornbyMixed Triples Carnival 0407 435 467

Sept 16 Engadine D. CliveSpring Mixed Pairs 9520 3513

Sept 16 Rosehill L. Role Maltese Bowlers 9726 0782

Sept 17 Lake Macquarie P. Hulbert18 & 21 Festival of Bowls 4950 6662

Sept 17 Oak Flats A. Grkinic Versatility Triples 4257 9901

Sept 17 St Georges Basin B. Glendenning Tooheys Open Triples 4443 0065

Sept 17 Taren Point I. DeuschleOpen Fours Charity Day 9528 2113

Sept 17 Yamba J. Funnell Blue Pacific Fours 6646 8589

Sept 18 Old Bar Beach F. FittockNed Kelly Carnival 6553 3151

Sept 18 Park Beach J. Farrell-19 Sapphire Triples 6652 4537

Sept 19 Port Macquarie Panthers T. MerchantOpen Three Bowl Pairs 6583 8496

Sept 20 Bowral P. Wood Tulip Time Open Fours 4861 5578

Sept 20 North Haven Club SecretarySpring Pairs 6559 8259

Sept 21 Newport Beach M. Smith Northern Beaches Shield 9918 5226

Sept 21 Ryde Ex Phoenix B. SmithTriples Carnival 9809 1767

Sept 21 South Cronulla L. Lowder Versatility Six 9523 0702

Sept 21 West Dubbo A. Brown 6884 3000-23 Oasis Classic Fours Fax 6884 2976

Sept 22 Ashfield A. HartTwo Bowl Triples 9798 6666

Sept 22 West Wyalong H. Mackenzie-23 Triples Carnival 6972 0420

Sept 23 Gymea S. EcclestonBowls & Dine 9522 0061

Sept 24 Grandviews M. Teasdale Club Open Triples Day 9533 7967

Sept 24 Mosman L. ArmstrongTop 5 Shield 9955 2541

Sept 24 Pt Macquarie City C. Bowman25, 26 Coca Cola Triples Carnival 6584 9229

Sept 24 Soldiers Point C. Teague Invitation Fours 4982 0115

Sept 29 Ashfield A. HartTwo Bowl Triples 9798 6666

Sept 29 Boorawa Woolfest Y. MurphyMixed Triples Tournament 0466 061 828

Sept 29 Cowra J. Nobes-Oct 1 Master Pairs 6342 1408

Sept 30 Old Bar Beach L. Cotterill Ned Kelly/Top Hat Mixed Carnival 6553 7224

Oct 1 Engadine D. CliveLabour Day Mixed Bowls 9520 3513

Oct 2 Tamworth C. Brice-3 Two Day Carnival 6766 8161

Oct 5 Cronulla J. Thornton Spring Triples 9531 0950

Oct 9 Northern Rivers District B. Conroy-11 55th Annual Fours 6624 1792

Oct 10 Hazelbrook P. MitchellOpen Ladies 4’s 0407 660 488

Oct 11 North Haven Secretary Charity Day 6559 8259

Oct 13 St Johns Park Bowls Office 9610 3666Open/Mixed Graded Tournament

Oct 13 North Haven S. Globits -21 Riverview Carnival 6559 8259

Oct 13 Western Suburbs M. DeluchiLadies Magpie Pairs 0425 228 471

Oct 14 Oak Flats L. WilkeChampagne Breakfast 4257 6875

Oct 14 Rosehill L. Role Maltese Bowlers AGM 9726 0782

Oct 14 Soldiers Point C. Teague-15 Prestige Pairs 4982 0115

Oct 15 Lambton Park B. ParrottBelle Brown Shield (Fours) 4957 1688

Oct 15 The Hills District M. BiegelOpen Fours Carnival 9639 7536

Oct 15 Wollongong RSL J. JonesMajor/Minor Pairs 4229 8976


In Memoriam

Adaminaby – Ladies were saddenedby the loss of a valuable member on April6, 2012. Jutta Kowalewski was born inGermany in 1941 andemigrated to Sydneyin the early days ofher marriage. Afterraising her family andretiring she and herhusband moved toAdaminaby and shebecame a highlyregarded member of the communitybefore becoming involved in bowls.

Jutta proved a competitive and talented bowler at both Club and Districtlevels. She was always one of the first tohelp with catering for functions and was aregular player at local Shields and otherspecial days.

However Jutta will be most remem-bered in the Snowy Mountains District forher kindness and courtesy in all she did.

• • • Belmore members were saddened by

the loss of long standing member TessGeary, who passed away on January 28,2012. Tess was Honorary Secretary forthe club from 1985-90 and again from2002-06. She wasextremely hardworkingand participated innumerous activities forthe benefit of the club.She was also knownfor her generousdonations especially of“Gala Days”.

Belmore owes a lot to this special ladyand she will be remembered with affectionby all who knew her.

• • • Blacktown City WBC members were

saddened by the sudden death of PastPresident Dorothy (Dot) McNeill on April28, 2012. Dot joined Blacktown City onNovember 24, 2001 and became addict-ed to the great game of bowls. She hadplayed many sports and representedNSW in vigaro.

Dot was a caringperson who transport-ed people to and fromhospitals, stayed withthem and saw to theirneeds, in some casesuntil their demise.

Dot had the friendship of all who knewher, She will be sorely missed by all.

Cardiff WBC members were sad-dened by the passing of Daphne Hancockin May this year, aged 92.

Daphne was a most successful bowlerin the club. She won her first club title in1958-59 when she skipped the ClubFours winning side.She won the ClubFours on 14 otheroccasions, ClubTriples 7 times, ClubPairs 7 times, ClubSingles 9 times andMixed Pairs on 5occasions. Daphnewon the Newcastle District Singles, TheNewcastle District Annis YoungConsistency and has been a member of 3District No1 Pennant sides and 2 StateCounty Pennant winning sides withCardiff. Daphne also representedNewcastle District on several occasions.

Due to ill health she had not playedrecently. She will be always rememberedfor her quick wit and will be sadly missed.

• • • Concord RSL WBC members were

saddened by the passing of Rhona Styleon April 14, 2012.

Rhona will beremembered for beingthe epitome of goodmanners and gentlenature. As well asbeing a keen bowlerRhona also held theposition of Presidentin 1994-97.

Our sympathy goes to her husbandRay, daughter Marylin, and grandson Paul.Marylin delivered the eulogy and Paulintroduced the pictorial life of Rhona.

• • • Figtree RSL (formally Wollongong

RSL) members bid a sad farewell to DotWood a long serving member who passedaway on May 27,2012 aged 81.

Dot first joined theclub on August 29,1972 and played withcommitment to thegame and to all othermembers. She wasskip in winning ClubChampionships in 1993, 2000 and 2001.

Even when illness prevented Dot frombowling she continued to be involved inclub activities. Her engaging smile will bemissed and members extend their

condolences to her devoted sister LarnaLindsay (another very committed bowler).

• • • Gilgandra WBC members were sad-

dened by the death of Betty Wilson, at theage of 86 years.

Betty, a stalwart ofthe Gilgandra Clubsince 1959, loved herbowls. She wasSecretary from 1989-2000, a member ofthe victorious DistrictNo. 4 Pennant side in1986, Pairs Champion in 1995, SinglesChampion in 1999 and also an Umpire formany years. Rest in peace Betty, you willbe sorely missed.

• • • Guildford Leagues WBC members

were saddened by thepassing of FoundationMember MarjorieWilliams. Marj cele-brated her 80th birth-day with her fellowbowlers at the clubon February 24, butsadly passed away inhospital on April 10. Requiescat in peace.

• • • Mayfield West President Gloria and

members were saddened by the passingof Irene Fay Pendlebury on May 30, 2012aged 67years.

Loosing Fay is a great loss to the club,as she was a person of strong character,great wit and will be greatly missed.

Fay joined Newbolds Bowling Club in2000 where she won the Major Singles.Fay transferred to Mayfield West in 2005.She became a regularUmpire, served onMatch Committee forover 5 years and asupportive person onthe Social Committee.She was great fun towork with and wasalways the first to put her hand up to help.

She was the side captain in 2008when we won the No. 4 District Pennantand played in the side to win the flag. Inaddition she played in the side which wereunbeaten in their section winning theNewcastle District Armstrong Trophy.

In 2009 Fay was side captain when wewon the No. 3 District Pennant.

Fay also played social bowls atMayfield Bowling Club where her husband


since 1994. Sheplayed in manyDistrict and Clubevents, and wonMinor Singles in1997. Lyn will bymissed by all thebowlers. We will missher happy smile.

• • • South Tamworth members were sad-

dened by the passing of member MayJoan Bettison better known as Joan onSaturday January 7, 2012 aged 82 years.

In earlier yearsJoan was a veryactive member of theclub. She held theposition ofFoundation Secretaryand two terms asPresident.

Joan was always there to give a handwhen needed. The members formed aGuard of Honour at her funeral. Joan willbe sadly missed by members, her familyand friends.

• • • Urunga is mourning the loss of two of

its long-time members, Pat Saban onJune 2, and Life Member Clarice Groganon June 7, 2012. Both have been veryactive in the affairs of the club and members of winningChampionships andPennant teams onseveral occasions.

Pat served on theSocial Committee,was a Selector formany years and elect-ed Sports Person ofthe year in Urunga.

Clarice was a PastPresident, Treasurer,National Umpire,Delegate to the MidNorth Coast Districtand was elected aLife Member in 2001.

• • • Wagga RSL WBC members and

friends were deeplysaddened by the sudden passing ofMaureen Thompsonwho after a short illness passed away inDecember 2011,aged 69.

was a member and was often called onby the men to exercise her umpiring skills.

The family received a double blowwhen Fay’s husband Alan passed awaythe day before Fay was to be cremated.

Our sincere sympathy is extended toDana, Karen, Jason and their families attheir sad loss.

• • • Port Macquarie City WBC member

were saddened by the passing ofesteemed member Betty Baker, who washeld in high regard by all members.

Betty joined Ryde Bowling Club in1978 where she wonmany Championshipsand also becamePresident. In 1990she joined PortMacquarie City andwon the Club Triplesand became ClubSingles Champion in1996. A truly remarkable woman in allsports and always the “party girl”

Sadly missed and loved by all.• • •

Sylvania members were saddened bythe passing of three esteemed members.

Joan Hatch passed away on April 29,2012 after a long illness. Joan was aged80 and was a reallyhard worker for all theorganisations sheworked for, and a dabhand at selling raffletickets. Prior to her illness Joan lookedafter all publicity forthe club. She lovedher bowls and will be missed by her familyand many friends.

Vena Hinchey passed away on May 5,2012.

Vena had been amember of Sylvania of15 years, having beena member of MirandaRSL for 7 years priorto the clubs closing.She loved her bowlsand was a member ofthe winning District No. 2 Pennant team in2001 amongst others. She was a verycapable Treasurer for 6 years. Verna willbe missed by her family and many friends.

Lynette Lauritzen passed away June10, 2012 aged 72, after a long illness.

Lyn had been a member of the club

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A keen bowler for 24 years Maureentransferred from Coolamon to Wagga RSLin June 2011.

Members of both clubs formed aGuard of Honour at her funeral in Junee.

• • • Woolgoolga WBC members were

saddened by the passing of Life MemberMay Miller on April 11, 2012 aged 105years and 9 months.

May was a tireless worker for theBowling Club and community. May wouldmake numerouscakes and crochetbeautiful items for raffles and CharityDays, which werevery popular with thebowling ladies bothclub and District.

During her timewith Woolgoolga May served as Presidentand Secretary. Along the way, she alsowon many titles including, AssociationPairs and Triples, District Pennants, ClubFours and Triples. May was also namedSenior Citizen of the year in 2008. In honour of May’s commitment and dedication to Woolgoolga a Green wasnamed after her, being the first woman inNSW to have this honour.

May will be remembered by her everpresent smile and caring nature by thosewho knew her.

• • • Wyong members were saddened by

the passing of member Gladys Turner(Vigar) who passed away on March 23,2012.

Glady as she wasknown to memberswas a member ofWyong for 43 yearsand in that time heldthe positions of VicePresident, Chairmanof Selection, Selector and Chairman ofSocial. Gladys won many ClubChampionships including Major Singles 3times, Pairs 6 times, Triples 4 times andFours 5 times. She took part in Districtevents and was very successful winningSingles 3 times, Pairs 3 times, Triplestwice and Fours 3 times. Gladys was alsorunner-up in State Champion ofChampions and was selected to be a rep-resentative of the NSW team.

Gladys was as excellent Club Memberand was in winning teams in all grades ofDistrict Pennants.

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