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DIRECTORS

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

Selection Jan LaytonWillow FongLynn Smith

Social Pat CousleyDelsie Fardell

Journal Barbara HazeltineElizabeth WhelanWendy Steyer

Historian - Vacant -

Umpires Audrey GrayCoral Sloane

Constitution Revision Robyn Procter

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 –

EDITOR’S NOTE 4

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5

FROM THE CEO’S DESK 6

MATCH REPORT 7Some interesting facts

UMPIRES REPORT 8

SELECTION REPORT 9Aust Sides Championship & Super 6

COACHING REPORT 10

MEET 3 DIRECTORS 10

INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12Karen’s World Title win

BCiB AWARDS NIGHT 13Natasha wins the honours

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2012 AUSTRALIAN OPEN 14

MEET A BOWLER 16Hi to Judy Padgen

WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 18

AROUND THE GREENS 20Local news from your clubs

SPECIAL DAYS 22

CHARITY DAYS 23

DISTRICT ASSN NEWS 24

STATE ENTRY FORM 25Champion of Club Champions • Singles

LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 27

CLUB CHAMPIONS/COMPETITIONS 28

STATE ENTRY FORM 29Champion of Club Champions • Pairs

IN MEMORIAM 38

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It is hoped you are enjoying the new look Bowls News and items are easier for youto find.

This month I was amazed to see an article titled 2012 Twilight Fillies Triples whichwas sent in by the successful team from Lowlands (page 12), and another articlefrom Hurstville Diggers about their Patron Alice Selig who turned 100 years old atChristmas and still continues her interest in the club. Amazing! Read about this onpage 21.

The other story on page 21 came from Picton where the ladies raised money foran 8 year old boy, Seth, who is having a battle with lymphoblastic leukaemia and whowanted an electric scooter. The ladies helped raise enough money so the scootercould be purchased, and the story and photo are there for all to see. It is wonderfulto hear about clubs taking on these special projects and making people happy.

Remember the date for finalising the Championships and Competitions for 2011 isMay 1. Please help us by sending your results in as quickly as possible. Districts maystart to send in results when they are played and Pennant results as soon as it ispossible.

Please make sure the club’s name is on everything you send to us (but nothingwritten or printed on the front face of any photo). We are still printing In Memoriamnotices, it was only the very small In Remembrance we stopped.

Congratulations to Karen Murphy – World Indoor Champion, and Natasha VanEldik – Australian Female Bowler of the Year.

Good bowling, Barbara Hazeltine

Editor’s Note

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This Bowls News will be with you in early March,and soon most District Pennants will be completedand results sent in for publication.

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Karen Murphy wins her first World Indoor Trophy, the Fred OlsenCruise Lines Ladies World Matchplay

at Potters Leisure Resort. See story p12

ENVIRONMENTALEVENTS IN MARCH


How do you like your new BowlsNews? What a lovely modern, clean lookit has. We have received many greatcompliments particularly as the contentof the magazine has not altered.

Life in the office has been extremelybusy, with the Directors concentrating ongetting NSWWBA By-Laws and yourClub/District Constitutions finalised. I amhappy to say we are on target and thesedocuments have now been forwarded tothe legal advisers to ensure we are compliant with all regulations. EarlyMarch is our target for getting these outto you.

I would like to welcome a newDirector to the Board. Maryann Parcell(St Johns Park) attended her first BoardMeeting last Monday. Maryann brings tothe Association a young, fresh outlook,and a wealth of background and knowledge in the Human Resources fieldand we look forward to having a greatworking relationship with her.

Back in January, the six CommunityDevelopment Officers (CDOs) appointedby BA to NSW were welcomed by ourselves and the Royal NSWBA andwere made aware of the workings and

Here we are at the start of yet another wonderful bowling year.Championships have commenced, some completed, and everybody islooking forward to representing their clubs at Pennants.

Patricia Reynolds

NSW State President

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

Bowler of the Year, and NSWWBADirector Pamela Hockings for Volunteerof the Year. Natasha took out the topaward for the Australian Female Bowlerof the Year. Congratulations to bothKaren and Pam for being runners-up.

I took the opportunity of staying for aday to have a look at the Australian Openbeing played at Darebin InternationalSports Centre, and was impressed at theamount of young players from all over thecountry, who were contesting this wonderful event. Daily results can beseen on the Bowls Australia website.

Recently the Directors attended aBoard Development Programme held atHead Office designed to give theDirectors and CEO an updated modernapproach to running your Association,and we now feel we are better equippedto take us into the future with confidence.

Patricia ReynoldsPresident

President’s Message

Prepare to be blown away withadrenaline fuelled hits and lighteningquick action as a new format of lawnbowls revolutionises the game.

Later this year the AustralianPremier League will be launched. An initiative expected to transform theway lawn bowls is played, viewed andperceived.

The evolution aims to broaden theappeal of the sport by developing commercial opportunities with TVbroadcasters and providing an alternative format of bowls, to drive anincrease in participation at clubs.

Individual clubs, state associations,regions and private organisations willbe given the opportunity to purchaselicenses for the competition with benefits that include naming rights,

shirt sponsorship, venue advertisingand television exposure.A sneak peak at the APL –

• Eight teams from 5 capital citieswill lock horns over 14 rounds.

• Teams will consist of 3 playersand a coach, with a pairs play format of two bowls per player,with two sets of five ends and aone end tie-break if required.

• Teams can call upon a Super Subplayer rotation to play one shot inany end, lending the game to anarray of tactical/strategic opportu-nities for specialty bowlers.

• A draw card for the competitionwill be the Power Play ends,which allows the coach of eachteam to dictate one end per setwhere their shots are doubled.

A lawn bowls revolution is comingAustralianPremierLeague

structures of both organisations. TheCDOs are there to help all clubs andDistricts and can be contacted direct orthrough your Regional Representative.

Portland WBC held their 60th Birthdayearly in February, and I thank BerylWatson for representing the Associationat what she described as a really wonderful day.

On the weekend of the 4th and 5thFebruary, the NSW squads were having atraining session at Sylvania BC. GarethMole was the Sports Psychologist whoaddressed the players, together with thenew State Manager, Daphne Shaw. The players for the Sides event inBroadbeach, Queensland, in April havebeen announced and are on the websitewww.womensbowlsnsw.org

I spent a very happy day at NeutralBay on Friday, 10th February. Manythanks to President Beverley and all herwonderful members who made sure herPresident’s Day was a huge success.

On Saturday night, 18th the BCiBAwards Night was held at the Ballroom ofthe Park Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne. NSWhad three nominees – Karen Murphy,Natasha Van Eldik, nominees for Female

21st Harmony Day theme ‘Sport’ – play,engage, inspire recognises the impor-tant role and positive influence thatsport has in our multicultural nation.Involvement in sport as a participant,volunteer, spectator or administratorunites people of all ages and fosters asense of belonging, acceptance andunderstanding of others.

31st Earth Hour –Held each year at 8:30pmon the last Saturday in March, millionsof people switch off their lights for onehour, on the same night, all around theworld. Last year, icons in every cornerof the country switched off for thehour – the Australian War Memorial,Parliament House, Perth Concert Hall,the Sydney Opera House and HarbourBridge. What are you willing to do tosave the planet?


What is Marketing?Marketing is an integral part of manage-

ment for an organisation including NSWWBA. Without an adequate market yoursport may be successful for a period oftime, however will not continue to grow anddevelop. A sport may have the best product, service available, but if no onewants to become members or advocatethe service it will not grow and prosper.

What is Marketing at NSWWBA?At NSWWBA marketing concentrates on

identifying our target audience, competitionrecreational and sporting activities, what allstakeholders (including potential members,sponsors, volunteer administrators) needand what they want. Then we work outhow to engage these audiences throughdifferent communication channels.

In our case NSWWBA wish to grow the membership, events, resources and services on offer. We must ask, do NSWWBA currently have members advocatingto potential members to come down andtry a game of Bowls. If not, why not?Bowls, after all, is one of the 6 core sportsfor the Commonwealth Games and beingplayed by all levels of fitness: from juniorsas young as 7 to seniors as young as 101.This is a sport to talk about!

The exciting part at the moment is thestrategy development. Over the next fewmonths, stakeholders will be emailed a survey to fill in what they believe NSWWBAshould be doing in order to grow the sportand become more accessible to women ofall ages and fitness levels in NSW with thecurrent resources available.

There are many marketing concepts toincrease membership, raise funds andattract sponsors for your club. One suchmarketing concept is the Marketing Mix (orThe 5 P’s). The research on your targetmarket, what your club offers and where itis positioned within the market helps identify your club’s marketing mix.

1. Product – Having or producing aproduct or service required by others. Thiscould be your Club, Bowls, the competitions, social play or other activitieson offer from the Women’s Club or eventhe registered Club.

2. People – Members or the people

who use the services or products on offer.Includes your employees, volunteers andcurrent and potential members, e.g. canyou transition corporate women bowlers tobecome members and play competition.

3. Price – Pricing the product or service at both competitively and profitably.This includes membership fees and structure, discounts and the ‘cost’ of amember’s time. Making it affordable to yourtarget audience, having bowls they canuse, providing standard uniforms at

Chief Executive Officer’s Report Heather Welch

[email protected]

The Board of Directors is currently reviewing the strategic plan including developing amarketing plan. Over the last 12 months there has been discussion about sport notneeding these plans. So I thought we would look at the benefits of having a marketingplan, and the process to implement it.

Step 1:�Research Once you have identified The 5 Ps then

you could look at strategies to target newmembers over the next 12 months. As you have identified the Product (Bowls),People (potential and current members –remembering that retaining current members is just as important as gainingnew members), Price (making it affordableto your target audience), and Promotion ofthe product to the target people who canbecome members to your Club and how.

Step 2: StrategyDiscuss the research as a team and

develop clear goals to work towards: agreeon target audiences and formulate thegoals for the plan. Involve Committee members, potential members, Clubemployees (if available.)

Whilst developing strategy ask questions:

• How does your club compare withother organisations?

• What makes your club different fromother clubs?

Step 3: ImplementationHave designated people to implement

Figure 1: The example of a process for development of the marketing plan.

the strategies to reach the goals, eg.Have 2 membership drives betweenJanuary and June in 2012 or have 2 OpenDays each year and letter drop surroundingsuburbs, or email all the Clubs members(with permission from the registered Club)to come and try a game of Bowls.

Step 4: ReviewOne of the most important steps to

review the process and see if the clubgained any new members, funding orreached its long and short term goals.

The BenefitIf this is placed into a 1-2 year plan then

you can start to implement a basic market-ing plan for your Club. The benefit to theclub will be a way to monitor what workswell and not so well and this can then beshared across the clubs. In future editionsof this magazine, we’d like to share somesuccess stories that we can all learn from.The common goal, of course, is to ensure arosy future for this dynamic and engagingsport.

If you have any questions or would likemore information, or already have successstories to share, please contact me.

discounted rates, etc.4. Promotion – Ensuring the

potential members are aware of your product. This can be advertising, publicity,sponsorship, brochures, posters, member-ship drives, using websites, social media,emails or personal selling.

5. Place – Where the Club is geographically. Includes where you train,compete (home and away) and other facilities on offer.

A SUGGESTED PROCESS FOR CLUBS TO DEVELOP A MARKETING PLAN


Pam Hockings, Robyn Lewis, Jennifer Palmer

[email protected]

Some interesting factsand cover games, results, District andRegional playoffs, State Finals, scoring,elevations, regressions and entries forthe following year.

• Accessibility – While the StateMatch Committee are only too happy toanswer any questions from Clubs orDistricts, members are asked to notethat Wednesday 8am – 4pm is the timethe Match Committee is in the NSWWBA Office. Members of the MatchCommittee, as with all NSWWBACommittees and Club and DistrictCommittees are volunteers and have alife outside bowls. Urgent enquiries canbe handled outside the regular officeattendance, but please consider what is‘urgent’.

• Champion of Champion ClubSingles and Pairs at State level, is opento the winner of the Major Singles andPairs Championships in your Club, in theState event year. There is no play-off qualification level as with other events,ie. Regional, to advance through. It isthe choice of the winners of the Clubevents whether they enter the Stateevent, and all Club Major Singles and

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

Pairs winners are encouraged to enterthe State Play-offs as listed on theNSWWBA Calendar. If your District conducts a Champion of Championsevent, it has no bearing on the Stateevent and is a competition in its ownright.

• Bowls (4) must be of a matchedset. Same make, model, size, weight,colour, bias, serial number and engraving. Distinguishing marks onbowls must be clearly visible and ifgrooved rings or dimples are coloured, each bowl in the set shall becoloured the same. If the ControllingBody provides adhesive stickers (Law 8.1.8), all bowls belonging to players within a team or side shouldhave the same adhesive stickers.NSWWBA has no requirement for bowls to be retested and restampedevery 10 years for NSWWBAAssociation events. However, any player qualifying for, or entering into, anevent controlled by Bowls Australia,must comply with DR 2.4 and all bowlsmust carry the stamp of the current yearor better.

Match Committee Report

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

16TH: NSWWBA QUALIFYING AUST INDOOR SINGLES

(ENTRIES CLOSE)

ENTRIES AVAILABLE IN BOWLS NEWSNSWWBA QUALIFYING AUST INDOOR SINGLES

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS - PAIRS

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS - SINGLES

ENTRIES AVAILABLE ONLINESTATE PENNANTS

STATE FOURS

STATE TRIPLES

STATE PAIRS

STATE SINGLES

3-7 PLAY: NSWWBA QUALIFYING AUST INDOOR

SINGLES (WARILLA)

25TH: CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS - PAIRS

(ENTRIES CLOSE)MAY 28 - JUNE 1**: PLAY STATE CARNIVAL(PORT MACQUARIE)

MAR 27 - APRIL 4: PLAYWORLD CUP

16-24: PLAYBA AUST SIDES CHAMPIONSHIP

(BROADBEACH, QLD)

14-17: PLAYTRANS TASMAN

28-31: PLAYBLACK DOUGLAS

MARCH 2: APRIL JOURNAL CLOSING DATE

New & Re-Join Member List toDistrict Secretary

APRIL 5: MAY JOURNAL CLOSING DATE

APRIL 30: STATE CARNIVAL RAFFLE TICKETSRETURNED TO HEAD OFFICE

New & Re-Join Member List toDistrict SecretaryCOACH TO COACH: APRIL EDITION

Yearly Returns Sent Out

MAY 4: JUNE JOURNAL CLOSING DATE

MAY 26-27: (YOUTH) NSW V ACT

Yearly Returns

MONTH NSWWBA EVENTS STATE SELECTED GENERALAND BA EVENTS

Important Dates for Club Administrators

• In accordance with the Blue Book,Conditions of Play for AssociationEvents and State Championships 6(b),ONLY the NSWWBA State MatchCommittee has the power to imposeany fine or penalty on any player, teamor side who fails to fulfill an engagement,in a Club, District or State event. NoClub or District Executive or Committeecan exceed their authority by imposing a fine or exclusion for the following year. A Club or District may refer an incident to the State Match Office foradjudication.

• Conditions of Play for AssociationEvents and State Championships andPennants are reviewed yearly and are formulated with the best interests ofplayers and Clubs across the State inmind. Any constructive comments, feedback or suggestions, on any itemcontained in the abovementioned documents may be forwarded to theState Match Office and will be givenconsideration during the review process.

• Pennant Conditions of Play for theYear, take effect when Pennants commence in your District in that year,

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE


Q1. In a pairs game, the first round having been played with a replace-ment player, who because of illnesscannot play in the next round of thecompetition. Can a substitute beused in place of the replacementplayer?

Q2. If during the course of an end asudden gust of wind moves the jackwhich was at rest, what actionshould be taken and by whom?

Q3. In a Pennant game the ControllingBody approves the use of stickerson bowls. One of the players saysshe does not want to use them onher bowls. May the Umpire allow herto play without stickers while therest of the team has stickers?

Q4. In a side game one of the playersbecomes ill and cannot continue. Asthere is not a substitute availablewould the side have to forfeit?

Q5. In a game in which sets play is acondition of play, if the jack has tobe re-spotted, but there is a bowlsitting on the spot, what actionwould be taken and by whom?

Q6. If a team/side has a coach, whataction should be taken by the Skip/Side captain before start of play?

Q7. A side game (two teams of fourplayers) having found it necessary toplay with three players in a team,the lead of the team had only twobowls with her. May she use a bowlfrom one of the other players tocontinue the game?

Q8. The end having been made dead,the Skips agree to replay the end inthe same direction as the dead end,and to have the bowls returned tothe mat end. May the Skips returnthe bowls by delivering them to theplayers at the mat end?

Audrey Gray, Coral Sloane [email protected]

New Umpires ShirtsThe purchase of shirts for New

Umpires/Measurers and for any existingOfficials has now been finalised betweenNSWWBA and the new manufacturer,and the information for the purchase ofshirts has been forwarded to all Sub-Committee Chairman and ClubSecretaries. Any enquiries by those eligible to purchase shirts and the pro-cedure are requested to seek informa-tion from their respective club secretary.

Playing One Player short in a Side Game

If before a Side game (Pennant) commences or during a side game(Pennant) if a player is not able to continue during the game, a Side mayplay with one player short in each team(Law 46.2.2) and play would continuewith only three players in the team. Thenumber of bowls played by eachdefaulting team should be made up bythe lead and second, both playing threebowls: Law 46.2.2.1 and one fourth of

Q9. Name two duties of an Umpire, thatshould be carried out before start ofplay?

Q10. For a Pennant Match a substitute,having been approved by theControlling Body is used for a playerwho is not available for the start ofplay. After three ends, the playerarrives at the Club, and prepares tocommence play. May she do so?

• • • A1. Yes. In a pairs team if a replacement

player is used PC then a substitutecan only take the place of thereplacement player. DR 4.7.5.2

A2. If during the course of play, the position of the jack or a bowl isaltered by the win, a storm or anyother unforeseen incident, the skipsor opponents in Singles should putthe jack back to its former position. If they cannot agree on the jacks orbowls former position they shoulddeclare the end dead. Law 53.

A3. No. All bowls belonging to the players within a team or side shouldhave these markings on them and the markings should all be the same design and colour. Law 8.1.8.4

A4. No. If, 30 minutes after the scheduled start time for a game, orsooner if the Controlling Bodydecides, one player is absent fromone or more teams in a side, thegame should continue but:• Law 46.2.2.1 – The number ofbowls played by each defaultingteam should be made up by the leadand second, both playing threebowls, and• Law 46.2.2.2 – One-fourth of thetotal shots scored (including

decimal places) by each defaultingteam should be deducted from theirscore after the game finishes.

A5. If any of the spots mentioned inLaws 15.5.2, 15.5.3 and 15.5.4 arepartly or completely covered by abowl, the jack should be placed asclose as possible to the coveredspot, in line with that spot and thecorresponding spot at the oppositeend of the rink, without touching abowl. Law 15.5.6

A6. The Umpire is given the names ofthe manager, the coach or the manager’s delegated deputy asappropriate before the game starts.Law 57.1

A7. No. The extra bowl should be fromthe same set. Law 14.2.3

A8. If the jack and bowls need to betransferred to the opposite end ofthe rink before the end is replayed, they should be carried up the rink to avoid distracting players on neighbouring rinks. Law 31.2

A9. To make sure before the game startsthat:56.2.1.1 – All bowls have a clearlyvisible, valid World Bowls Stampimprinted on them56.2.1.2 – That the pegs or discs orthe side banks in the direction ofplay are the correct distances in linewith Law 56.2.1.3 by measuringthem.

A10. Yes. A constituted player for whom a substitute was obtained will, ifavailable and physically capable andstill eligible, rejoin the team in theconstituted player’s original positionat the start of the next end and theother players should revert to theiroriginal positions. DR 4.6.3

Umpires Report

the total shots scored (including decimal places) by each defaulting teamshould be deducted from their scoreafter the game has been completed.Law 46.2.2.2

In a side game the side may commence with one player absent fromeach team or one player from one team in a side, or they can, during thegame continue to play with a playershort in one team only, or one playershort in each team, should it be necessary. �p9


Congratulations to the following ladieswho are now:Level 1 National UmpiresBEGA IMLAY DWBAAnnabel Gammon Tathra WBCCENTRAL COAST DWBAMary Ainscough Terrigal WBCJanice Benoit Terrigal WBCCENTRAL TABLELANDS DWBAJudith Mayman Mudgee WBCEileen Falk Mudgee WBCCLARENCE RIVER DWBAMaureen Grimes Maclean WBCJudith Parkes Maclean WBCHUNTER RIVER DWBALorraine Atkinson Maitland City WBCTanya Jory East Cessnock WBCDiane Price East Maitland WBCLANSDOWNE DWBAAnn Spicer Guildford WBCNEWCASTLE DWBAPauline Myers Fingal Bay WBCDenise Simpson Fingal Bay WBCPatricia Shade Fingal Bay WBCJennifer Wright Cardiff WBCNORTHERN RIVERS DWBAJoan O’Keefe Evans Head WBCJanice Palmer Lismore WorkersJill Raeburn Lennox Head WBC

MeasurerEAST GWYDIR DWBAMargaret Fenton Glen Innes WBC

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

The side Manager/Captain havingmade the decision to commence orcontinue the game with a player/s shortin team/s, they then, if a player is able to join or rejoin the team cannot changetheir mind. There is no provision withinthe laws of the Sport of Bowls for aplayer to take her place in the team orto resume play once the game has been commenced using three players in a team. The decision to play with aplayer short cannot be overturned.

The procedure for keeping the score-card would be as follows:

It would be indicated on the cardwhere the game commenced playingwith a player short.

If, at the start, then this would beindicated on the card the player (theintended member of the team) whowould not be playing.

If during the game a player has toleave the green the player’s namewould be indicated on the card thatshe had retired.

A line would be marked across thecard under the last end that all four players played and the game wouldthen continue.

At the end of the game the Skipwould complete the card by recording the correct score and the

time the game was completed. Thescore would then be transferred tothe front of the card AFTERcalculating the corrected score.

Example: Taking into considerationthat at the completion of end no. 5when the player from Team A retired,the team had scored six (6) shotsand from end no. 6 to 21, theyscored another 13 shots (the numberof shots scored from the end whereusing three players commenced), andone-quarter of the 13 shots scored is3.25 shots to be deducted from theirfinal score. Their total shots would be 6 + 9.75shots = 15.75 shots. This total would then be transferredto the front of the card and the cardssigned by the Skips. When the decision had been made to play witha player short, the lead and the second would then play with 3 bowlseach from the same set.

Umpires QuestionsShould players have any questions

on the Laws of the Sport of Bowlswhich they would like answered, pleaseforward them to this office, and we willtry to have the question and answer inthe next months journal.

Lead Kay Moran (Cabramatta)Second Arleen Jeffery (Cabramatta)Third Kelsey Cottrell (St Johns Park)Skip Karen Murphy (Cabramatta)

Lead Sarah Boddington (Bomaderry)Second Debbie Howard (Castle Hill)Third Julie Keegan (Cabramatta)Skip Beth Quinlan (St Johns Park)

Lead Jan Agar (St Johns Park)Second Sharyn Renshaw (St Johns Park)Third Katrina Wright (St Johns Park)Skip Natasha Van Eldik (Raymond Terrace)

Singles Kelsey Cottrell (St Johns Park)

Pairs Lead Natasha Van Eldik (Raymond Terrace)Skip Karen Murphy (Cabramatta)

Triples Lead Sarah Boddington (Bomaderry)Second Julie Keegan (Cabramatta)Skip Beth Quinlan (St Johns Park)

Side for Aust Sides Competition Super 6 Side

Jan Layton, Willow Fong, Jan Smith [email protected] Report

On Saturday and Sunday, February 4-5, the NSW Senior Squad and the U25’s Squad met at Sylvania BC for a StateTraining Programme and also in order to select a team for the Australian Sides Championship and Super 6

Competition, to be held at Broadbeach BC, April 16-24.After two days the Selection Committee is happy to announce the selection of 12 players –

The NSWWBA Selection Committee wishes the team allthe best for the competition in April.

Jan Layton, Chair


Kathy Chatillon [email protected]

Mental toughness is a skill of controlling your stress and the ability toreach your performance peak underpressure at a crucial time in a match.Mental toughness CAN be learned – asany skill it takes ‘PRACTICE’.

Learn to be positive and relaxed andfocus on the bowl in your hand andwhat you need to do at this time – thatmoment – not to look at the outcomebut to sharpen your concentration skills.

For at that time your mind and allyour resources should be in thatmoment. You have a large number ofthings that are needed and are relevantto that bowl. This is where relaxed andcentred breathing is important. Whenyou breathe slowly and deeply, yourwhole body begins to relax. This allowsyou as a player to put all your efforttowards one particular task that is

What is Mental Toughness – Session 2

needed at the moment in the game.Deep breathing and light warm-upsbefore the game facilitates a more effective performance by increasing theamount of oxygen in the blood andtransferring more energy to your brainand your muscles.

Words or triggers can be used toassist a player in mental attitude. Yourclub coach enables you, the athlete, toachieve a successful, defensive movementally by using this skill of triggerwords to keep your focus on the job athand along with the techniques. Positiveself reinforcement training which mustinclude the need to analyse what youhave done in the last game, both nowand in the past.

The Coach can analyse the matchand then will bring these to your nextsession to work on so as to have a

The ability to ignore the significance of what has been done and what will be done, and to play your natural game

Finance Director and held the position of Treasurer under the previous President.

I spent my working life as anAccountant. Retiring early I started playing bowls in 1984. I had my lessonsbut before I had actually started playing Iattended the Annual General Meeting and found myself the Secretary ofCronulla Women’s Bowling Club. Cronullais a very old club and this was a greatlearning experience as everything wasdone by the book. So began what was tobecome my sport, my hobby and mypassion.

Has your love of bowls lead you intosome interesting directions?

Yes, It certainly has. As a player or asan official I have participated in everyState Carnival since 1986, and throughmy 8 years on the State Umpires Board I

travelled all over the State lecturing andexamining players. During this time I metmany wonderful people and it has been a constant thrill for me now that, over the last 3½ years as State Treasurer/Finance Director many of these sameladies come up to remind me of timespast.

What are you doing at Club level?I am a long time member of Taren

Point WBC, currently the Secretary and atthe last Annual General Meeting was honoured to be made a Life Member.Until this year I played Pennants andhope to do so again when I am not quiteso busy at Head Office.

What do you find very special aboutplaying bowls?

To my mind bowls is like no othersport for women. It engenders a cama-raderie among women and produces anenvironment that allows women to mixtogether on a level playing field. No matter what is happening in your life there

is always someone at the club who hasbeen there or someone who is a good listener. You are never alone.

What do you wish for the future of bowls?That bowls continues to move

forward into the 21st century and thatclubs encourage and foster new bowlersby showing them how much fun it can beat whatever level they wish to play.

Barbara Holden (Taren Point)

Coaching Report

Barbara Holden

Meet a Director [email protected]

positive reinforcement on all aspects ofyour game. This will reinforce your positive attitude. If you are weak insome particular phase of the match, youmay not have been aware of it and thecoach has identified it. Then you need topractice in that area. You see it as atimely reminder to practice and perfectthat particular skill and by doing so youwill improve your overall performance,positive strategy or a carefully devisedplan of action to incorporate positivethinking into your game.

Put your mind where your body isand relax and you will begin to wingames. Good breathing allowing oxygento travel to your brain during the gamewill simulate your thinking and timing.

Next sessionPositive Reinforcement and Visualisation

– Practice Hard, Play EasyGood luck

This month we introduce 3 Directors


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Pam Hockings

Meet a Director

Pam Hockings

Robyn Procter (Pennant Hills)

Robyn Procter

[email protected]

My husband Colin and I have lived in“The Shire” for over 36 years and raisedthree children there. My training was as aSecretary, and during my working life Iworked in a bank and then in privateenterprise for a Company Director. Wehave six wonderful grandchildren, andbetween enjoying their company and theNSWWBA, life is very busy.

When did you start to play bowls?Engadine WBC in 1989.

What encouraged you to take up bowls?My son started bowls as a school

sport and took it up seriously and I wastalked into it by his coach, and was invited to give it a try to see how muchwas involved in the sport, and the rest asthey say is history.

Did you play other sports before bowls?Taught tennis players when very

young, and then adapted to squash as an adult and played competitively from1978-1990’s. Started squash when welived in Malaysia for one year, where my

husband worked for Malaysian Airlines.

What size bowls are you playing with,and do you still play pennants?

Size 3 Heavy, Red maroon speckleswith a cute “Dog in a Doghouse” logo. Imade the decision in the last year to takea break from playing to devote time to myState Match work. I am the sort of bowlerthat needs to play a couple of times aweek, and have regular roll ups to play toa standard I am happy with.

What do you enjoy about bowls?The opportunities to represent my Club,

District and NSW in competitive gamesand the chance to play with and againstsome of the “Stars”. Most cherished is thegame I played with Karen Murphy – she isa great ambassador.

Has your love of bowls led you intosome other interesting directions?

Opportunity to become InternationalTechnical Official (ITO) and officiate atNational and International Bowls events.

If you could go anywhere you like,where would it be and with whom?

I would choose to have dinner with

I live in the northern suburbs of Sydneyin Wahroonga and play bowls at PennantHills and consider myself to be amongstthose most fortunate to have a great family, comprising my supportive husbandStephen, two sons and a daughter, twoterrific daughters-in-law and four amazinggranddaughters.

When did you start to play bowls?An invitation (advertised Open Day) to

learn to bowl at a nearby club, meet a fewpeople and join everyone afterwards at thesausage sizzle was an offer too good torefuse! After an hour or so on the greenwe were hooked, we joined the club, hadlessons and in no time at all, both of uswere bowling two days each week. I thoroughly enjoyed the competitive element, however I also found the administrative side to bowls extremelyinteresting and became Secretary within afew weeks of joining the club. Over thenext few years I took on the role ofTreasurer, Director and Deputy Chairmanof the Registered Club, District Secretaryand District President.

Did you play other sports or enjoy otherrecreational interests?

Over the years I enjoyed social golf andtennis, but played Grade Squash inSydney and earlier in Tasmania. Eventuallyinjuries (and age) forced retirement and anew interest in trout fishing emergedinvolving travelling to NZ and the Victorianand NSW high country. We bought aproperty near Oberon and spent most ofour spare time enjoying country life, fishingthe river running through our farm andavoiding snakes.

What was your working background?Prior to retirement, I was employed by

the Commonwealth Government. Ienjoyed every minute working in three different areas – Business andAdministration, then as Executive Officer inResearch & Development and a NationalMarketing Co-ordinator. The positionsinvolved considerable travel, meeting withpoliticians and their staff and other depart-ments of the Government as well as various University Research faculties.

Do you have time for hobbies?When I can, I still love to paint,

mostly with oils, although using water-colours to paint flowers and other plants inintricate detail is very satisfying. Of course,I’m never without my knitting.

Can you name three things you wish

John Farnham. I’ve had a crush on himsince “Sadie days” – I’m embarrassed tosay I’m still not over it. I have “You’re theVoice” as my mobile ringtone.

What do you wish for the future of bowls?For as many people as possible to be

able to enjoy the game at whatever levelthey wish, and to see the volunteers who give so much time at Club, Districtand State level, be appreciated and recognised for their efforts.

you had done?Yes, I wish I had learnt to fly a plane,

ridden a horse in a show jumping eventand driven one of those monstrous interstate trucks!!!

What do you wish for the future of bowls?To have the administration of the

game meet the needs of all bowlers, to continually aim to increase the numbers ofplayers at all levels, particularly school children and working women and toensure the first class organisation andcontinuation of championships and eventsat the highest level possible.


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Murphy wins World Title

as Karen ..... Karen played the importantbowls when she needed to and probably just had the edge.”

Congratulations Karen, well done!

Thank you to Richard Maddison reporting on the World Bowls Tour

Karen Murphy took up the sport ofbowls at age 11 being influenced byher dad, winning her first tournamentas a Gerringong junior paired with LeifSelby in 1989.

She was first selected in the NSWSquad in 1995, and then made herAustralian bowls debut in 1997, asAustralia’s 56th Women’s Bowls representative. Throughout her careershe has made 404 internationalappearances.

PLAYER PROFILE Karen MurphyClub: CabramattaBowl Size: 3Bowl Colour & Logo: Taylor T logo, red with red specksWhen did you start playing bowls? Age 11What are your bowling aspirations? To win the World Cup SinglesMost exciting event in Bowls? Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006

Karen Murphy recently flewhome to Australia with her firstWorld Indoor Trophy having

won the Fred Olsen Cruise LinesLadies World Matchplay Title atPotters Leisure Resort.

Karen admitted she had as good asstolen the trophy from England’s DebbieStavrou who had seemed destined towin the prestigious title for a record thirdtime.

Karen had struggled to cope with theconsistency of Debbie who was appearing in her fourth final in five years,but when the big bowls were required,the Australian star was not found wanting as she underlined her status asone of the worlds’s top bowlers.

Debbie Stavrou was bidding tobecome only the second player to complete the ladies singles and mixedpairs double and cruised to a 10-4 firstset win and looked to have the win inher hand as she eased into a 6-4 lead inthe second.

It was then that Karen Murphy suddenly clicked into gear to put

pressure on Debbie for the first time inthe match and the grip the English girlhad on proceedings began to look lesssecure.

Karen trailed the jack for two shotswhen 6-2 down, added a single on thenext, and then produced a superbdrawing bowl under pressure to nudgethe jack the required few inches to claima double, and a 7-6 win and forced thematch into a tie-break.

The little “Aussie” suddenly had aspring in her step and she maintainedthe momentum by playing two immaculate tie-break ends to snatchvictory from the jaws of defeat.

Karen said, “I felt I played a little better than I did in the semi-final, but Ihad to, because Debbie is a class playerand she was certainly more consistentthan me on the day.”

Clearly disappointed at not achievingthe record, Debbie said, “I felt confidentgoing into the final but I played toomany loose bowls in the second set,and lost my weight, which you cannotafford to do against such a class player

Karen has been a great ambassador for the sport, not only isshe a decorated NSW women’sbowler, but she is helping to promotethe game through The Karen MurphyCoaching Clinics providing coachingsessions for groups or single bowlersof all abilities, which will identify wherebowlers can improve to become betterplayers.

www.karenmurphy.com.au

Congratulations to one of threeteams from Lowlands BowlingClub entered in the 2012 FilliesTwilight Triples, run by Alder Park,over 3 nights last January, but held atCardiff Bowling Club.

The Lowlands ladies came in thirdplace, sharing the prize money of$300 between them.

Lead was Carol Dixon, Second -Bronwyn Unwin, Skip - Marea Olsen.

Congratulations ladies, well done!

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BCiB International Bowler of the YearAron Sherriff (Ettalong Mem NSW)

Male Bowler of the YearAron Sherriff (Ettalong Mem NSW)

Female Bowler of the YearNatasha Van Eldik (Rymd Terr NSW)

Under 15 Female Bowler of the YearKristina Krstic (Manning WA)

Under 18 Male Bowler of the YearSean Mawdsley (Warilla NSW)

Professional Adminstrator of the YearPaul Barnes (Moama VIC)

Rising Stars Volunteer Administrator of the Year

Mark Cowan (Sunbury VIC)

ACEIT Coach of the YearJack Hawkins (Cronulla NSW)

Official of the YearPeter Delaney Mulgrave VIC)

Story of the YearPatrick McErlean (Lawn Bowls World Radio Show)

Bowlswear Volunteer of the YearValerie Savage (Webbcona VIC)

Awardswere presented to –

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World Champion ofChampions title, the worldno. 5 continued his formon the international stagein 2011 with a dominantdisplay against NZ at theTrans Tasman. This wasfollowed by a sublimeperformance at theMoama International Series that assistedthe home nation to secure victory againstold rivals, England and Scotland.

The performances assured Aron of aposition in the Australia -v- South AfricaTest Series, with the green and gold dropping only 4 of the 24 games playedagainst one of its fiercest rivals, after theSpringboks ended Australia’s Gold medalhopes twice at the Delhi CommonwealthGames.

The defining moment in Aron’s yearcame at the 15 nation biennial Asia PacificChampionships, where he skipped hisFours team to Gold and his Triples toSilver medals, in the process ensuringAustralia of the overall winners trophies.

Other awards of the evening – Warilla’sSean Mawdsley and Cronulla’s JackHawkins won the Under 18 Male Bowlerof the Year and the ACEIT Coach ofthe Year respectively.

Young Sean had victories at the NSWU18 Championships in the Pairs andFours, and produced a stunning nationaldisplay during his first attempt at theAustralian U18 Championships. Sean collected two Gold medals, capturing theSingles title and triumphing in the Pairsevent, in the process assisting his State tosecure the overall trophies.

It is no surprise that after such a successful year, Sean’s state coach, JackHawkins scooped one of the sportsbiggest awards. Jack coached the NSWU18 boy’s team to the overall championstrophy at the Australian U18 Champion-ships with a clean sweep of all four disciplines by a record margin of 12, andwas recognised as the NSW coach of theyear.

NSWWBA's Pam Hockings (Director),was nominated for 2012 Volunteer ofthe Year for her committment and on-going effort as a volunteer in the sport ofbowls at a national level. Unfortunatelyshe was pipped at the post on the nightby VIctoria’s Valerie Savage.

2012 Awards

Female Bowler of the Year Natasha Van Eldik,NSWWBA President Patricia Reynolds, andNominees Pam Hockings and Karen Murphy.

NSW dominated the Awardsevening, in securing 5 of the11 awards on offer.

Raymond Terrace young gun 21 yearold Natasha Van Eldik was crownedAustralian Female Bowler of the Year,narrowly triumphing on the night overclose friend and Australian Vice-CaptainKaren Murphy.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games representative won a national title andmultiple state crowns last year.

On the national front, a Gold medal atthe Australian Sides Championship followed by a clinching National Championof Champions Gold medal in the women’sPairs alongside Raymond Terrace bowler,Kelly Richards.

This dynamic duo played together inthe four State Title wins in 2011 – Pairs,Fours, Champion of Champion Pairs andthe Mixed Club Challenge.

Green and gold performances includedthe Trans Tasman Series in NZ, theAustralia -v- South Africa Test Series inMoonta, and most recently the AsiaPacific Championships in Adelaide. TheAsia Pacific saw her cap off a terrific yearsecuring the overall women’s and overallcountry Gold by claiming Silver in thewomen’s Fours and Bronze in the Pairs.

Western Australia’s Kristina Krsticclaimed top honours by collecting theTaylor Bowls Under 18 Female Bowlerof the Year award.

Kristina commenced 2011 with a stunning performance against NZ thatassisted the nation to reclaim the JuniorTrans Tasman Trophy, before defendingher Singles title at the Australian U18Championships and capturing Silver in thePairs discipline. She capped off the yearwith the WA Women’s State Pairs.

In the men’s category EttalongMemorial’s 26 year old Aron Sherriff wasawarded the Male Bowler of the Yearaward. Moments later he was back onstage to secure the BCiB InternationalBowler of the Year award.

Having ended 2010 by claiming the

BCiB Awards at Melbourne’s Park Hyatt, February 18, honoured the nation’s finest

lawn bowlers and administrators

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Lynsey edged her team on, adding tothe margin with her last bowl of the opening end to jump to a 2-0 lead, but ameasure on the penultimate end againsaw the scores level.

In a blockbuster finish, the reigning title-holders clinched victory by 1 shot – Karen’stoucher finished millimeters too long.

“It’s definitely a pretty special feeling to go back to back,” a proud Lynsey said after her victory.

“Being the first team to do so is a pretty big honour and the girls played really well.

“We’ve got a great bond and a greatfriendship so I think that helped us getover the line in this tough tie-break.

“We knew we were in for a tough timeagainst Kaz, Julie and Kay, they’re a classoutfit.

“We just plugged away but they gotaway from us a little bit in the second set,just a couple of shots that Kaz convertedand I wasn’t able to get back for the girls.

“In the tie-break we knew it was any-one’s game and we had to start again butKelso got us off to a great start.”

The Commonwealth Games goldmedallist continued her amazing run bydispatching defending champion LisaPhillips, from Victoria, to capture the mainprize in the women's draw.

One of the country’s leading teambowlers, who already possesses trophies

A U S T R A L I A N O P E NA U S T R A L I A N O P E NThe biggest event on the lawnbowls national calendar, the2012 Australian Open, took placeat the Darebin InternationalSports Centre, February 19-25.

With $125,000 in prize money and atitle worthy of a champion, the tournamentfeatured singles, pairs and triples for bothmen and women, as well as a festival ofbowls which incorporated specific agegroups and bowlers with a disability.

The star studded list of locals and inter-nationals lined up for their chance to claimthe blue ribbon singles title.

Defending Triples champions KelseyCottrell, Anne Johns and Lynsey Armitagemade history on the greens etching theirnames into the record books as the firstteam to defend their title since the event’sinception.

With one of the nation’s most covetedprizes up for grabs, the pressure was onfrom the start, as the all-star outfit werematched by an equally impressive NSWopposition in Commonwealth Game silvermedallists Kay Moran, Julie Keegan andworld no. 4 Karen Murphy.

Australian captain Lynsey Armitage’scontingent looked dangerous early, as theytook control of the match with a 7-5 opening set before Karen Murphy’s trioresponded with a 10-6 second set to pushthe game into the tie-break.

The quality of the contenders was evident as both teams tussled to hit thelead.

Triples winners (l to r):Lynsey Armitage, Anne Johns andKelsey Cottrell.

Lynsey Armitage.Singles winner “on fire” at the Open

for the pairs and triples discipline at theAustralian Open, Lynsey Armitage claimedthe rare treble by winning the elusiveSingles crown.

The 28-year old barely stepped out offirst gear in the opening set against 18year old Lisa, collecting 5 easy shots overthe first three ends on way to a 9-6 set.

While Lynsey was peaking on the second set, Lisa began to falter, finding itdifficult to achieve consistency and struggling to stay in touch with herAustralian skipper. Four shots in the finalfour ends saw the Helensvale star’s sensational form bring home a 9-2 victory.

“It was unexpected being in the singlesas I’m not really recognised as a singlesplayer. I thought I'd give myself one last goin the last chance qualifying down hereand managed to scrape through.

“I think it did help as I took the attitudeto just go with the flow and see what happened with no expectations as I wasn’t expecting to even make the firstround,” she said.

Overjoyed by her win, Lynsey was lostfor words when asked how she wouldhandle expectations now that she hasmade her mark in the discipline.

“I really focused and wanted to do wellin my singles,” she said.

“I wouldn’t mind a couple more ofthese,” she joked.

Next on the list for Lynsey is a trip to


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Las Vegas to fulfill a promise made to herboyfriend if she won.

“As a bit of a running joke I hadpromised the trip if I won, we’ve alwayswanted to get over there at some stage sonow I guess we’ve got to go,” she said.

With the Australian Sides Champion-ships taking place in April, the SAInternational Series in May and of coursethe World Championships later this year, itwill be challenging for the newly crownedsingles champion to find the time amongsta hectic schedule to make it to the high-rolling city.

Meanwhile, as the Melbourne temperature continued to rise, so did thesuspense on the green when 17-year oldVictoria Troster and 20-year old EliseCowan grabbed the women’s Pairscrown, 6-11, 9-8, 3-2, on the last shot ofa sudden-death tie-break.

taking the game to an extraend of the tie-break. Onceagain it was up to the twoskips Elise and Kristina todeliver the bowls whichwould determine victory.

Despite some high pressure bowls, Elise, who atjust 20 years of age was theveteran of the match, main-tained her composurethroughout the dangerouslyclose ends and performedsome amazing bowls whichsaw her and her teammatetake out the final.

“I wasn’t thinking about the bigger picture, I was thinking about the shot and Iguess that pretty much put me in my zoneand let me play the big bowls when theycounted,” she said.

“We are pretty excited about our win,absolutely stoked, we were pretty happyjust to beat Karen and Kay.

“After that we just thought we have tokeep going and I’m glad we did now. This

certainly tops it. “The other girls bowled really well and to go to a fourth set of a tie-

breaker shows what a close game it was.”

Men’s EventsThe blue-ribbon Singles final

proved to be a titanic tusslebetween close friends and club teammates Mark Casey and Nathan Rice, who claimed gold along

side each other in the recent Asia Pacific

Championships, but it was the classy southpaw Mark

Casey who prevailed to capture his maiden Australian Open

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singles crown, 10-5, 7-7, and the $18,000cheque that accompanies it.

Nathan Rice didn’t walk away from thetournament empty handed, he picked upa Pairs crown with a score of 12-7, 5-5,alongside world number one Leif Selby toadd to his illustrious list of achievements,

It turned out to be a real David andGoliath story when three underdogs prevailed against the international giants ofthe bowls arena in the final of theAustralian Open men’s Triples.

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Barrie Lester, former Australianvice-captain Wayne Turley and 2012 international bowler of the year AronSherriff, were considered raging favouritesgoing into the showdown against a relatively unknown Victorian trio in RayLawerson, James Pearce and Alan Dove(Yarraville/Footscray), but it was the under-dogs time to shine on this occasion whenthey secured the match in the tie-break, 3-12, 8-7, 3-2.

The dynamic duo took the tie-break 3-2 against WA’s 17-year old pair RechelleCole and Australian Under-18 Champion-ships gold medallist Kristina Krstic, whomade hard work of it for the Victorians.

In the end it came down to Kristina’sfinal bowl to determine if the duo fromVictoria would win the title in straight sets.With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Kristina was determined toshow the crowd exactly what she wasmade of by delivering a clutch bowl toensure the pair’s hopes remained alive in the tie-break by claiming the second set 9-8.

The four kept the crowd on edge by

Lynsey Armitage and Mark Casey share the “winners spotlight”.

Thanks to BA Communications & MarketingCo-ordinator Aidan Davis and Manager

Katie Maynes for this article


Have you always been good at bowls?I would class myself as an average

bowler ... I have good days and bad.

Have you had some successes withyour bowls and what were they?

Not particularly with my bowls, however I was fortunate to be the A&BGroup Representative for 3 years and Imet some incredible people. In particularthe ladies from Tamworth-Inverell-Armidalearea. These ladies travel huge distancesto play pennants and are alway so cheerful about everything. I am now theRegional Rep for Region One and I amlooking forward to working with theseladies in the coming year.

What is so special about playingbowls?

Apart from the healthy aspect of playing the friendships are really important. There always seems to besomeone to cheer you up if you are downin the dumps and in trying times the support is great.

What information would you give tobowlers to help them along.

I have heard so many times of newladies turning up to play and someonehas been nasty to them, so they nevercome back. These people are few and farbetween these days, so please ignore theodd few and enjoy the game.

I live at Scotts Head with my husbandTony and 2 very spoilt labradors.

How long have you been bowlingJudy?

I retired 11 years ago and took upbowling a year later.

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

I always played golf and when I retiredto Scotts Head I would have had to travelinto Mackville to play golf, so I thought Iwould give bowls a go instead as it was agood way to meet the people of ScottsHead and I haven’t been back to golf yet.

You live up towards Coffs Harbour,what is your bowling club?

I joined Scotts Head and played thereuntil late last year when I transferred toMacksville.

What size and colour are your bowls?I play with Taylor Redline, Size 3

turquoise in colour with a gumnut insignia.

Tell us a bit of you history with bowls.Is this the only club you have belongedto and a brief summary of the highpoints at this club or others to whichyou have belonged.

As I said I joined Scotts Head and hadmoderate success there as a player, managing over the time to win the fours,triples and pairs. However never that elusive singles. As happens a lot I wasonly a member for a few months when Ibecame Secretary. I have also beenDistrict Secretary and Vice President.

How many days a week do you bowl?I usually only bowl on ladies days and

special days as Tony is not a bowler andwe have other interests.

Will you be playing pennants in 2012and would you like to share some ofyour history of playing in pennantteams?

I have been selected to play forMacksville in the grade 4 pennants. I haveplayed for Scotts Head in the 2’s and 3’s.I have never won a pennant althoughhave been close. I enjoy pennants and thecompetition it offers.Have you had any challenges in yourbowling career?

The only real challenge is to play better.

This month’s bowler is Regional Representative for Region 1

Judy Padgen

Have you had any funny or interestingexperiences you would like to sharewith us?

I was in the position of A&B Group Repfor about a year when I went to a functionwhere there were a lot of clubs attending.This one lady came up to me and asked ifI could make scones. Now, I thought tomyself what a strange question to ask. SoI told her I could make lemonade sconesbut asked why she wanted to know. Thereply was “We thought you looked likeyou could make good scones,” so wevoted for you when your picture was inthe magazine. Not a good criteria for voting someone into a position, howeverthanks ladies.

If you could go anywhere on a dreamholiday, where would you go and whowould you take to share it with you?

Tony and I would go to Canada andthen to Gallipoli.

Hobbies?I like to read and belong to the local

book club. I like to make quilts and knit. Iam a bit of an addict with computergames. I also volunteer at the local hospital coffee shop once a fortnight. I love to spend time with our two grand-children as well.

What is it like living in Scotts Head andif you could change your life whatwould you do and where would youlive?

Scotts Head is a small village on theMid North Coast with a population ofaround 1,000 but usually only a few hundred unless it is holiday time. We havebeautiful beaches, rivers with good fishingand a very relaxed lifestyle. Why would Iwant to live anywhere else?

Judy Padgen (Macksville)Meet a Bowler

South Grafton President Enid assistedby Clarence River District President Lyn

cutting the cake.

South Grafton celebrated EnidMcKew’s President’s Day on Tuesday,October 25, 2011. Bowlers representingthe surrounding clubs and members ofClarence River District WBA PresidentLyn Olsson’s team attended along withthe South Grafton ladies.

All enjoyed a fun morning of bowlsbefore retiring to the club restaurant forluncheon and formalities, Enid wasjoined by a special guest, her son Fred.

January-February issue of BowlsNews, Special Days, page 24, SouthGrafton should have read:

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ADDING FLAVOURwithout loading up on salt

Open any cookbook and if thewords ‘season to taste’, or salt

don’t appear in the recipe, saltyingredients like soy sauce, bacon orstock, will – and sometimes there’llbe both.

“Once you develop a taste for salty foods,it can be hard to cut back. Our taste budseasily become accustomed to salt, so thatinitially, food can seem to lose flavour,” saidTony Thirlwell, Heart Foundation NSW, CEO.

“The trouble with salty foods and salt –including table salt, sea salt, rock salt and saltflakes – is that they can lead to high bloodpressure,” Mr Thirlwell said .

According to the Heart Foundation, highblood pressure is a leading risk factor forheart disease and stroke. And recent HeartFoundation research has found more than 2 million Australians report they have thecondition.

“It helps to gradually reduce salt so thatyou’re less likely to notice any difference intaste,” Mr Thirlwell said.

Here are the Heart Foundation’s top tips foradding salt free flavour to your meals:

1. Add flavour to meat before cooking withherbs and spices like garlic, pepper,chilli, ginger or your favourite herbs.

2. Balsamic, red wine and white wine vinegars are also delicious additions tomarinades that really boost flavours.

3. A squeeze of lemon juice adds flavourand helps us better absorb the iron fromred meat and green vegetables.

4. Sprinkle herbs – fresh or dried – overveggies during or after cooking.

5. A splash of wine is a flavourful additionto meat marinades. The alcohol largelyburns off during cooking.

If your favourite recipe really won’t workwithout salty ingredients here are our favourite

salt reduction tips:1. If the recipe calls for olives or

anchovies, rinse them in fresh waterbefore use and use less than the recipesuggests.

2. Try to use less of the salty sauces likesoy, tomato, fish and oyster sauces thanthe recipe suggests and try reduced saltversions when available.

3. Choose ingredients that have earned theHeart Foundation Tick or look for saltreduced ingredients where appropriatesuch as canned tomatoes, tomatopaste, bacon, ham and stocks.

The Heart Foundation has launched MumsUnited to help Australian families take small,easy steps towards a healthier lifestyle and ahealthy weight.

For free family recipes and quick tips forhealthier living, check out —

heartfoundation.org.au/mumsunited


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Mar 18 Blacktown City T. HornbyThree Bowl Mixed Pairs 0407 435 467

Apr 15 Rosehill Lina RoleMaltese Bowlers 9726 0782

Apr 23 Taren Point I. DeuschleOpen Two Bowl Triples 9528 2113

Apr 30 West Pennant Hills D. Hopkins Koala Carnival 9680 7388

May 2 Rosehill L. RoleMaltese Bowlers 9726 0782

May 4 Mona Vale R. VadeVersatility Fours Day 9913 9189

May 4 West Pennant Hills M. HornerMen’s Koala Carnival 9634 4308

May 7 Beecroft L. ThornewellGala Triples 0424 291 549

May 7 Sutherland J. PowditchOpen Pairs 9522 9407

May 11 Asquith P. AndrichVariety Five 9476 3453

May 16 Dalmeny R. Gourley17,18 Ladies Autumn Carnival 4476 7387

May 18 Malua Bay M. Mulcahy-19 Open Triples 4472 2121

May 20 Birrong L. RoleMaltese Bowlers 9726 0782

May 20 Blacktown City T. Hornby Open Invitation Mixed Pairs 0407 435 467

May 20 Western Suburbs J. WisbyTriples Gala Day 0402 141 472

May 23 Scone W. McKenzie-24 Autumn Triples 6545 2060

May 24 Woy Woy L. PointingGala Day 4341 8323

May 25 Cronulla J. Thornton 9531 0950Autumn Triples

June 9 Urunga J. Dew 6655 6846-10 Camelia Carnival

June 13 Caringbah J. SantlebenTriples Carnival 9524 8727

June 17 Rosehill L. Role 9726 0782Maltese Bowlers Pairs

June 18 Taren Point I. Deuschle 9528 2113Under 5 Years Pairs

June 25 Newport Beach M. Smith 9918 5226Under/Over 7 Years Fours

June 30 St Johns Park Bowls Office-July 1 Encouragement Fours 9610 3666

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Aug 16 North Haven Secretary, Nth HavenFriendship Day 6559 8259

Aug 18 Parkes M. Riordan 6862 531319 Ladies Classic Pairs

Aug 21 Coffs Harbour Ex-Services P. RussellMajor Triples CEX 6652 7565

Aug 30,31 St Marys RSL D. BrienSept 1 Invitation Classic Pairs 0413 824 293

Aug 30 Urunga J. Dew 6655 6846-Sept 1 Toast Urunga Carnival

Sept 6 North Haven Secretary, North HavenMemorial Day 6559 8259

Sept 8 Malua Bay M. Mulcahy 4472 2121Open Pairs

Sept 10 St Marys RSL D. BrienTriangular Singles 0413 824 293

Sept 10 Sutherland J. Powditch 9522 9407Charity Day

Sept 12 Woy Woy L. Pointing 4341 8323-13 Waterview Carnival

Sept 14 Northern Suburbs District R. CoodeVersatility Six Carnival 9634 9575

Sept 14 St Johns Park Bowls Office 9610 3666-16 Classic Fours

Sept 15 Western Suburbs M. Deluchi-16 Under 5 Years Pairs 0425 228 471

Sept 16 Beecroft L. Thornewell 0424 291 549Under 5’s Gala Triples

Sept 16 Blacktown City T. HornbyMixed Triples Carnival 0407 435 467

Sept 16 Rosehill L. Role 9726 0782Maltese Bowlers

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 6646 8589Pacific Fours

Sept 19 Port Macquarie Panthers T. MerchantOpen Three Bowl Pairs 6583 8496

Sept 20 Bowral P. Wood 4861 5578Tulip Time Open Fours

Sept 20 North Haven Club SecretarySpring Pairs 6559 8259

Sept 21 Newport Beach M. Smith 9918 5226Northern Beaches Shield

Sept 21 South Cronulla L. Lowder 9523 0702Versatility Six

Sept 21 West Dubbo A. Brown 6884 3000-23 Oasis Classic Fours Fax 6884 2976

Sept 24 Grandviews M. Teasdale 9533 7967Club Open Triples Day

Sept 24 Pt Macquarie City C. Bowman25, 26 Coca Cola Triples Carnival 6584 9229

Sept 24 Soldiers Point C. Teague 4982 0115Invitation Fours

Oct 5 Cronulla J. Thornton 9531 0950Spring Triples

Oct 9 Northern Rivers District B. Conroy-11 55th Annual Fours 6624 1792

Oct 11 North Haven Secretary 6559 8259Charity Day

Oct 13 St Johns Park Bowls Office 9610 3666Open/Mixed Graded Tournament

Oct 13 North Haven S. Globits 6559 8259-21 Riverview Carnival

Oct 14 Rosehill L. Role 9726 0782Maltese Bowlers AGM

Oct 14 Soldiers Point C. Teague-15 Prestige Pairs 4982 0115

Oct 20 Armidale D. Moloney 6772 4824-21 Spring Blossoms Ladies Fours Carnival

Oct 21 Goulburn Railway S. Cooper 4821 2728Junior Mixed

Oct 27 Goulburn Railway L. McNeil28 Versatility Fours 4821 2429

Oct 30 Woonona H. Pittman 4285 1112Special Triples Day

Nov 2 Asquith P. AndrichAsquith Challenge Shield 9476 3453

Nov 6 North Haven Y. Buxton 6559 8259Melbourne Cup Day

Nov 8 North Haven Y. Buxton 6559 8259Gala Day

Nov 11 Umina Beach L. Role 9726 0782Maltese Bowlers

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Around the Greens

MARCH 2012 NSWWBA • BOWLS NEWS

Forestville RSL FlyingBowlers off again

Forestville RSL Flying Bowlers on the steps of Old Parliament House.

Elaine Taylor – Sportsperson of the Year 2011(Port Macquarie).

Forestville RSL Flying Bowlers is an entirely social mixedbowls section of the Forestville RSL. The section originatedin 1977 when the first small group of members flew by

chartered plane to various clubs for their social visits. Since then,to earn their “Wings”, some members fly to the destination where we are having our annual four day visit.

In October, 2011, 40 of us boarded acoach to Queanbeyan and Canberrawith 4 members flying down. On arrivalwe had a guided tour of GovernmentHouse. On Saturday we were off toQueanbeyan RSL Memorial Club for amorning of friendly bowls and then an afternoon cruise of Lake Burley Griffin. Astop at Old Parliament House followedfor an official photo and presentation of“wings” to the flyers.

Sunday dawned another clear dayand we were welcomed by Yowani Travelling Bowlers for a fun morning ofbowls and lunch. Afterwards we pro-ceeded to the Australian Institute ofSport for a very interesting guided tour.

On the way home we stopped atBungendore and Goulburn where a tourguide expertly explained the different historical sites of the city.

The welcome given to the group bythe Queanbeyan and Canberra bowlingclubs was really appreciated, especially

the club members whose efforts madethe visits so special. The group look forward to reciprocating if any of theseor other clubs are able to visit Forestvilleand new members are always welcomewhether local or from far and wide.

Thirroul wins Illawarra DistrictMinor Singles Final

After moving to Thirroul two years ago, Kerry Vickery joined the ThirroulWBC about April, 2010 and started bowling regularly on Thursdays.

Working and baby sitting commitments limited her time on the green but living so close to the bowling club allowed her to have roll ups and lessonswith Matt Seargent.

Playing in the District Minor Singles this year has been a great learning experi-ence and to win the final against Sandra Bushy of Warilla BC was very exciting,Kerry stated that even though she won this tournament, she knows she has a lotto learn about this game!

Thirroul ladies are very proud to have a champion amongst them and wishKerry every success in the future. Thirroul has not won a District Final since 1984.

Congratulations to Elaine Taylorwho received the Senior

Sportsperson of the Year at “TheWestport Club” Annual Dinner on October 28, 2011.

Elaine is a very deserving recipienthaving won the followingChampionships in 2011, Club Pairs withRuth Isaac, skipped both the Triples andFours Championships to victory, runner-up Club Major Singles, runner-upConsistency Singles.

Elaine was chosen from topsportspersons from all persuasions.

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Patron celebrates centenaryHurstville Diggers members are

delighted to send congratulationsto Alice Selig, Patron who celebratedher 100th Birthday at the club’sChristmas lunch with all her bowlingfriends. Alice is much loved and respected by the bowlers.

Although not bowling these days shecontinues her interest at the club whereshe rolled so many bowls down.

What a lot of changes Alice has seensince her very first time on the green.

Congratulations from all the Stateteam, Alice.

Patron Alice Selig celebrates 100 years atHurstville Diggers.

Pictured (l to r): Club Secretary Carol Dumesic,Seth Mason and Picton Club President BertaLasslett at the presentation of the scooter.

In September 2011, Picton held itsCharity Day. Funds raised were tohelp 8 year old Seth Mason, who hadbeen recently diagnosed with T-cellacute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Seth’s battle against this terrible disease touched the hearts of the PictonBC ladies and ladies of other clubs whoparticipated and gave generously to theCharity Day.

It did take some time to find a Razor300 Electric Scooter requested by Charity recipient Seth. The Wollondilly Advertiser, our local paper, gave frontpage reporting on this story.

The presentation was made byPicton President, Berta Lasslett andSecretary Carol Dumesic on behalf of allthe lady bowlers who participated andhelped raise the funds.

Picton Charity Day Gift90 Years and stillone of the BestLeads in the Club!

Elaine Taylor celebrating her 90th birthday(Huskisson).

Huskisson WBC is very pleased tocongratulate Eileen Taylor,

Treasurer of Huskisson BC who wascelebrating her 90th Birthday.

Eileen is still one of the best leads in

the club and is admired and respected

by all the members.

Congratulations on your 90th BirthdayEileen. The journal is no longer publishingbirthdays other than 100 years except underspecial circumstances. What did impress wasthat Eileen is continuing her work on theclub’s committee as Treasurer.

Thank you for all those years Eileen, andyou certainly look beautiful in your club’scolours and it is lovely to hear the club’s tributes to you. May you have many morehappy years in your club.

Corrimal WBC celebrated its 56th Birthday andFrienship Day in February with members and visitors

enjoying a relaxing day taking in morning tea, spiders, agame of triples, raffles and a tasty luncheon.

Prizes for the bowls games were chosen at random and presented by Acting President Mary Kerr. The winning lead, second and skip were C. Kellow, M. Bradbury and S. Cockcroft respectively. Other winners were M. Stanworth, A. Beilby and B. Taylor.Raffle prizes went to B. Zabell, B. Pearce and

Z. McAlery. The beautifully decorated cake was cut by B. Taylor, a tireless worker for the Corrimal club.

CORRIMAL CELEBRATES

Left to right: Sue Cockcroft (Secretary), Betty Taylorand Acting President Mary Kerr (Corrimal).


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many positions in the Western District,also to two Portland non-bowlers, ElkeMarcroft, who in the past has heldmany positions and won many competi-tions, and Beverly Green, who has beenSecretary of the club for many years.

A brief history of the club was givenby Mary Abbott outlining the changesthe club has seen during the 60 years.It is hoped Portland can move forwardand grow stronger with each year.

The usual prizes were awarded andPortland President Bev Milton alongwith NSWWBA Director Beryl Watson together with Western District PresidentRuth Harries cut the cake which hadbeen made and decorated by Mary Abbott. President Bev thanked all for attending the day to celebrate the 60thBirthday with Portland members.

• • • At Tuncurry Forster Sports WBC

140 lady members celebratedPresident’s Day on November 3, 2011for President Carol Fidock being herthird and final year in office for the club. Official guests who attended the cele-bration were State President PatriciaReynolds, District President JoanHinton, District Secretary Julie Scott,District Patron Dawn Baldwin, PatronsLydia Fazio and Rose Ives, LifeMembers Jocelyn Kearney, SigneMeehan and Marcia Rowlands absentdue to illness.

Invited guests were General ManagerClub Forster & Sports Tuncurry PeterClarke FCPA, Sports Club/Business DevDarren McDonagh, President TuncurryForster Sports Men’s Bowling ClubHarry Williams and representatives fromother clubs within the district attended.

A pleasant game of bowls was

Canowindra WBC celebrated its70th Birthday and Presidents Day whichwas held on October 18, 2011.President Moyna Rue welcomed allmembers and guests who includedGroup G & H Representative RosalieWoods and District President ColleenCrump and team.

After a wonderful game of bowlstoastmistress Shirley Robson invited allinto the function room for the days official proceedings. Group G and HRepresentative Rosalie Woods present-ed President Moyna, Secretary NancyMoorow and Betty Hodge with StateMerit Badges. District President Colleenpresented Treasurer Dianne Mooneywith a District Merit Badge.

The Birthday cake was made anddecorated by Patron Merlene Byrnesand was cut by 94 year old Patron Flo Nash.

President Moyna thanked all for coming and sincerely thanked the bowl-ing ladies for the organisation of every-thing for the great day.

Canowindra’s ladies on the green.

Portland WBC held its 60th Birthdayon February 1, 2012. The weather wasvery kind after a week of rain and thebowlers counted their blessings.

The club and bowlers were honouredwith a visit from NSWWBA DirectorBeryl Watson and the RegionalRepresentative for Region 4, Val Cant.Visitors from Bathurst City, Lithgow City,Oberon, Wallerawang, Majellan, LithgowWorkmen’s Valley, Hazelbrook, Lawson,Wentworth Falls, and Portland formed aGuard of Honour to enable the twoladies to have a meet and greet with allthe bowlers, after which a group photofor the 60th birthday was taken.

Following morning tea there was ashort game of bowls while lunch wasbeing prepared by some of the nonbowling ladies. Then the bowlers returned to the club house for lunchand the formalities.

After toasts and replies were completed, gift exchanges were madeand Director Beryl presented the

following Portland bowlers, D. Miles, A. Risby, E. Kirkwoodwith Merit badges for their service to the club.

A vote of thanks was extended to the men’s club forall their hard work in getting theclub ready for this special day,and a special welcome wasmade to Dulcie Tonkin who hasgiven so much of her time to

Pictured (r to l): NSWWBA DirectorBeryl Watson, Portland PresidentBev Milton and Western DistrictPresident Ruth Harries cut the 60th Birthday cake.


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enjoyed by all. During the luncheonPresident Carol was presented with gifts including a silver bracelet for her contribution to the club over her periodof service, and numerous cards werealso read. At the end of the ceremoniesan enormous cake was cut by PresidentCarol with State President Patricia andDistrict President Joan. At the conclusion of the day all attending the celebration sang the National Anthem.

A joyous and memorable day washad by all invited guests. Lady bowlersand especially President Carol was con-gratulated for her tireless enthusiasm,dedication and contribution to the cluband its bowling members in performingher duties as President for the TuncurryForster Sports Women’s Bowling Club.

This has been greatly appreciatedand the fine example and standards shehas set as President will continue tomake the club aspire and retain its highlevel of social activity, friendship. sportand achievements for the future.

• • •Wamberal WBC celebrated it’s

Presidents Day for Margaret McCreadieon Tuesday October 25, 2011.

Official guests included StatePresident Patricia Reynolds and District President Leslie Swales and 5 membersof Margaret’s family.

Lunch was served to 80 guestswhich included officials from otherCentral Coast bowling clubs.

Cutting of President Carol’s cake on PresidentsDay (Tuncurry Forster SportsWomen’s Club.)

Cutting the cake (l to r): State President Patricia,Club President Margaret, District PresidentLeslie (Wamberal).

Black Head WBC held its annualRed Cross Day on November 3, 2011.The weather stayed fine which was ablessing. We would like to thank RedCross ladies who bring such lovely itemsfor sale, also the members from HallidayShores Village craft group, who work allyear making items for this special dayand to Black Head members, withoutthem this day would not be possible.

This year was the best ever, raising$4,010 which President Dawn Hinitt presented to the Red Cross Members.

A big thank you to all our sister clubswho always join us; it was great to seeso many ladies on the greens.

• • • Rylstone were supremely happy

when bowlers from Mudgee, Gulgong,Coolah, Cassilis and Dunedoo travelledto the ladies Bowling Club on October19 for their annual Charity Day match

and this year’s theme was Halloween.The Rylstone club was decorated withall things witchy, including bubblingsmoky cauldrons, candlelit pumpkins,black cats and scary spiders in theirwebs. It was a work of art and muchappreciated by the visitors.

Around 50 bowlers generously donated a coin each for the chosenCharity Day of the year – the local Kidsand Carers Group. This was presentedto the Vice President of the group, IvanCrean by Rylstone President RayleenHarrison, during the day.

The Mudgee Number one team wasthe winner on the day with Gulgong 2ndand Coolah 3rd. Organisers thankedeveryone for a great day.

• • •Sylvania have had a successful fund

raising year (2011). A monster Xmasstocking raffle raised $2,000 for

Sutherland Hospital and Library lendingand “Bring & Buy” (arranged by NoreenWood) gave $607 to Camp Quality.

Rylstone President Rayleen Harrison celebating Charity Day dressed as a witch.

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Mitchell District Veterans Day 2011 (l to r): front row – L. Reid(Wentworthville Leagues), P. Robinson (Riverstone), Flo Willcox (CastleHill), N. Chamberlain (Toongabbie), P. Oldfield (Northmead); back row –B. Bambridge, A. Hammond (Wentworthville Leagues), J. Rice (BlacktownCity), Mitchell President Val Whitfield, J. Conoley (Blacktown City), E. Leet,J. Rochford (Wentworthville Leagues).

Grade 4 Pennant winners at Nepean District level (l to r): V. Buckley, S. Williams, J. Thompson, C. Hunter, B. Shepherd, L. Beecroft, P. Bentley, D. Summerscales (Kingswood).

Pairs winners at Nepean District level (l to r): D. Blyth, L. Steele(Campbelltown).

NORTHERN SUBURBSThe Past Presidents’ Trophy for 2011 was held over two

days, Thursday, September 22, at Dural CC, and Friday, September 23 at Asquith. Four Past Presidents of the NorthernSuburbs District attended the event – Nancy Fisher, ShirleyGunton, Wendy Wise and Robyn Procter.

The current District President Marelle Saunders, presentedimmediate Past President Robyn Procter with her Past President’s badge.

Two teams of Pairs from each of the Clubs, Asquith,Beecroft, Cheltenham, Dural, North Epping, Pennant Hills,West Epping and West Pennant Hills, contested the fourgames with varying formats – 2 games of normal Pairs, as wellas 2-4-2 and three bowl Pairs. The Conditions of Play restricted the skips to Grade 3 Pennant or lower in the currentseason, with a lead who had been affiliated for less than 3years.

At the end of the first day, West Epping was leading, followed by Pennant Hills and Asquith.

After the morning game on day 2, West Epping and Asquithwere level in first place, followed by Dural, but after the finalgame, West Epping ran out the winners from Dural in secondplace.

It was a ‘bitter sweet’ victory for West Epping, as the announcement was made that West Epping Club was to closeon the following Wednesday.

NEPEANResults at District level:Major/Minor Pairs: D. Blyth,

L. Steel (Campbelltown).Pennants: No. 4 Kingswood.

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Pictured Northern Suburbs District (l to r): Past President WendyWise, with one of the West Epping teams of A. Mahoney and skip B. Gough, with their West Epping President, receiving the trophy fromPast President Robyn Procter beside the other West Epping team of skip J. Rowallson and D. Stephens.


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SOUTH COASTResults at District level:Major Singles: S. Boddington (Bomaderry), who is also the

winner of NSW State Singles, runner-up M. Bobridge (Huskisson).

Pairs: S. Boddington, G. Clifton (Bomaderry), runners-up K. Payne, S. Hogan (Shoalhaven Heads).

Triples: D. Wilson, S. Boddington, G. Clifton (Bomaderry), runners-up J. O’Keefe, R. Cody, P. Thomas (Sussex Inlet).

Fours: E. Preston, M. Austin, D. MacCormack, J. Salvestro (Bomaderry), runners-up G. Clifton, M. Wilson, J. Willis, S. Boddington (sub for B. Barker).

Renee Wood Memorial Minor Singles: L. Lawson (Bomaderry), runner-up F. Potter (Nowra).

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Minor Pairs: K. Trigg, P. Harrison (Shoalhaven Heads), runners-up D. Conway, J. Bailey (Sussex Inlet). Trophy donated by South Coast District Patron M. Bear.

Champion of Club Champion Singles: M. McClure (St Georges Basin), runner-up J. Egbers (Greenwell Point).

Pennants: No. 1 Bomaderry, No. 2 Huskisson, No. 3 Berry,No. 4 Sussex Inlet.

Major Singles winner atSouth Coast Districtlevel: S. Boddington(Bomaderry), also the winnerof NSW State Singles.

Pairs winners at South CoastDistrict level: S. Boddington, G. Clifton(Bomaderry).

Triples winners at South Coast District level: D. Wilson, S. Boddington, G. Clifton (Bomaderry).

Fours winners at SouthCoast District level: E. Preston, M. Austin, D. Maccormack, J. Salvestro (Bomaderry).

Renee Wood Memorial Minor Singles winner at South CoastDistrict level: L. Lawson (Bomaderry).

Minor Pairs winners at SouthCoast District level: K. Trigg, P. Harrison (Shoalhaven Heads).

Champion of Champion ClubSingles winner at South Coast District level: M. McClure (St Georges Basin).

No. 1 Pennant winners at South Coast District level (l to r): G. Clifton, D. Wilson, J. Willis, S. Boddington, J. Croft, E. Kimpton, J. Salway, J. Murrell, R. Martin (res) (Bomaderry).

No. 2 Pennant winners at South Coast District level (l to r): R. Goth, H. Hart, E. Harris, M. Bobrice, V. Taylor, D. Byrne, W. Garnett, E. Desborough (res), L. Meili (Huskisson).

No. 3 Pennant winners at South Coast District level (l to r): H. Fealy, M. Wilkie, A. Stewart, M. Wood (s), S. Nichols, P. Rutledge, E. Kelly, C. Borland (Berry).

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veterans – Ethel Lee (Binalong), Marie Craythorn (CootamundraCountry Club), Patricia Francis (Cootamundra Country Club),Dawn Sanderson (Young), and Dot Woodman (CootamundraEx-Services Club). Congratulations to all these ladies on theirachievements.

SOUTH WESTERNResults at District level:Triples: N. Manwaring, J. Slavin, P. Francis (Cootamundra

Country Club).• • •

Young President and Veterans’ Day held in September wasa great success. One hundred people attended, including a number of former players who enjoyed a lovely lunch and thecompany of their friends. There was a shortened game ofbowls played in very windy conditions.

Ivy Marks (Young) and Therese Peat (Harden) were presented with Star Veteran badges and both ladies played inteams that day (both 90 years old). There were five 80 year old

Triples winners at South Western District level: N. Manwaring, J. Slavin, P. Francis (Cootamundra Country Club).

Life Members (l to r): Barbara Armytage and Mavis McShane (Bundeena).

Veterans Day at South Western District (l to r): I. Marks, E. Lee, M. Craythorn, D. Sanderson, D. Woodman, P. Francis, T. Peet.

No. 4 Pennant winners at South Coast District level (l to r): C. Caroll, C. Williams, D. Powell, J. Carroll (s), M. Smith (s), P. Peterson, M. Christian, L. Miskell (Sussex Inlet).

Tweed Byron District Veterans: back row – C. Rose (Byron Bay), M. Huddy (Cudgen), B. Boorman (Brunswick Heads); front – M. Dobie(Condong), H. Roberts (Byron Bay), E. Hill (Ocean Shores).

TWEED BYRONTweed Byron Veterans Day

Back in September, Ocean Shores held the Tweed ByronDistrict Veterans Day. District President Anne Mackay welcomed the ladies and District Patron Jean Sorby. The mostsenior Super Veteran Joan Loomes (Brunswick Heads) showedher talents as still a very competitive bowler. Following lunchpresentations were made to the new Super Veterans. Congratulations ladies!

Life MembershipsBundeena WBC has recognised the long service given

to the club by two of its esteemed members, BarbaraArmytage and Mavis McShane, who have been members for38 years. The club marked the generous contributions and service these ladies have provided by a presentation of LifeMembership Awards to each lady.

Barbara Armytage has served on many committees –Social, Selectors, VP and President, and is now serving as aSelector again. She pas participated as a member of teams inDistrict games includng Pennants.

Mavis McShane has always been willing and able to helpwith catering and over many years was chief celebrity cakemaker for special occasions.

Club Championships and Competitions


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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER OVERSETWindang

Major Singles: S. Groves, runner-up J. Howe.Pairs: J. Williams, B. Alaban.Triples: L. Wubbles, V. Forbes, G. Hopper.Fours: H. Miller, D. Tolias, D. Driscoll, S. Heferen.

WooliMajor Singles: B. Gardner, runner-up J. Williams.Pairs: E. Schafer, C. Brown.Triples: G. Small, C. Brown, B. Gardner.Fours: G. Small, G. Graham, J. Wilkinson, B. Gardner.

WinghamMajor Singles: S. Groves, runner-up J. Howe.

Wiseman Park Wollongong CityMajor Singles: M. Sheather.Pairs: H. Hallenan, S. Wood.Triples: H. Hallenan, M. Sheather, S. Wood.Fours: L. Tague, H. Hallenan, M. Sheather, S. Wood.Minor Singles: H. Ennever.Major/Minor Pairs: N. Brooking, N. Shaw.

WyongMajor Singles: B. Saunders.Pairs: M. Harrison, A. Trigg.Triples: L. Sutton, B. Pryor, U. Hanns.Fours: B. Jansen, B. Saunders, E. Thearle, M. George.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – D. Driscoll, S. Heferen, J. Howe, S. Groves, L. Wubbles, H. Miller, G. Hopper; frontrow – J. Williams, B. Alaban, V. Forbes D. Tolias (Windang).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): N. Foy, L. Budden, C. O’Donnell, D. Lewis, C. Lockrey, B. Kennett, G. Bell (inset L. Sky)(Wingham).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): E. Schafer, C. Brown, B. Gardner, J. Wilkinson, G. Graham, G. Small (Wooli).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): B. Jansen, B. Saunders,E. Thearle, M. George, M. Harrison, A. Trigg, L. Sutton, B. Pryor, U. Hanns(Wyong).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): M. Sheather, S. Wood, H. Ennever, L. Tague, N. Shaw, N. Brooking (inset H. Hallenan)(Wiseman Park Wollongong City).

JANUARY/FEBRUARY OVERSETAlbion Park

Major Singles: P. Fuller, runner-up L. Doodeman.Pairs: J. Gardner, S. Bednall.Triples: G. Price, J. Muir, S. Bednall.Fours: J. Gardner, M. Randall, J. Hawke, P. Fuller.Minor Singles: M. Hermann.Club Selected Triples: M. Hermann, G. Crisp, J. Creagan.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): M. Hermann, P. Fuller, J. Gardner, C. Price, J. Muir, J. Hawke, M. Randall(Albion Park).

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Balgowlah HeightsMajor Singles: A Heffernan, runner-up M. Burrell.Pairs: J. Lees, J. Moult.Triples: J. Moult, W. Critoph, M. Dunai.Fours: B. Lawler, J. Bromley, W. Critoph, M. Dunai.Minor Singles: W. Critoph, runner-up P. Fizelle.

BallinaMajor Singles: J. Rhodes, runner-up M. Gollan.Pairs: L. Morgan, J. Ison.Triples: P. Johns, H. Miller, J. Flaherty.Fours: A. Kidd, M. Gee Kee, V. Brescianini, V. McKenzie.Minor Singles: G. Moor.Consistency: S. Ward.

Minor Pairs: J. Baldock, J. Shalders.Novice Consistency: B. McInnes.Queen of the Green: P. Baird.

BelmoreMajor Singles: N. Skinner.Pairs: K. Kim, I. McDonnell.Triples: S. Wood, N. Smith, N. Skinner.Fours: H. Chong, S. Wood, N. Smith, N. Skinner.Minor Singles: J. Kim.

Batemans BayMajor Singles: Y. Martini.Pairs: R. Fayle, Y. Huddleston.Triples: D. Gee, A. Innes, P. Bill.Fours: B. Sheehan, M. Carney, M. Kennett, E. Cox.Minor Singles: J. Jones.

BexleyMajor Singles: B. Owen, runner-up C. Martin.Pairs: M. Ravaillion, C. Martin.Triples: A. Mackenzie, L. McCain, B. Owen.Fours: A. Mackenzie, G. O’Brien, Y. Madden, H. Mounsey.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): J. Moult, J. Lees, W. Critoph, M. Dunai, J. Bromley, B. Lawler (Balgowlah Heights).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – J. Rhodes, M. Gollan, J. Flaherty, V. McKenzie, V. Brescianini, front row – A. Kidd, H. Miller, M. Gee Kee, P. Johns (inset L. Morgan, J. Ison) (Ballina).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): front – B. McInnes, Y. Martini, P. Bard, R. Fayle, Y. Huddleston, back – B. Sheehan, M. Carney,M. Kennett, E. Cox, D. Gee, A. Innes, J. Daldock (inset J. Jones)(Batemans Bay).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – N. Skinner, S. Wood, N. Smith, front – I. McDonnell, H. Chong, K. Kim (Belmore).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – J. Williams,R. Gibb, L. Needs, M. Brady, front – P. Ferrett, D. Levy, D. Kent, P. Knowles, L. Lindsay (Belrose).

BelroseMajor Singles: L. Lindsay.Pairs: D. Kent, P. Knowles.Triples: D. Levy, D. Kent, P. Knowles.Fours: J. Williams, R. Gibb, L. Needs, M. Brady.Minor Singles: P. Ferrett.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): B. Owen, M. Ravaillion, C. Martin, L. McCain, A. Mackenzie, Y. Madden, G. O’Brien,H. Mounsey (Bexley).


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Berkeley SportsMajor Singles: J. Baldock.Pairs: T. Coulstock, M. Sharrock.Triples: P. Cook, J. Marskell, G. Henriksen.Fours: F. Butson, B. Owen, M. Sharrock, D. Donnelly.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): J. Baldock, P. Cook,G. Henriksen, J. Marskell, P. Leake, T. Coulstock, B. Owen, M. Sharrock, F. Butson (Berkeley Sports).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): K. Soccio, E. Beddoes, B. Rose, L. McCormick (Brunswick Heads).

Brooms Head SandonMajor Singles: M. Chaseling, runner-up F. Heath.Pairs: B. Windsor, S. Gordon.Triples: F. Heath, B. Windsor, S. Gordon.Fours: K. Marsh, M. Eggins, B. Windsor, S. Gordon.Minor Singles: Y. Quigg.

Brunswick HeadsMajor Singles: E. Beddoes, runner-up D. Guest.Pairs: E. Beddoes, B. Rose.Triples: E. Beddoes, L. McCormick, B. Rose.Fours: E. Beddoes, K. Soccio, L. McCormick, B. Rose.

Cabarita BeachMajor Singles: Major Singles: C. Hill, runner-up J. Lake.Pairs: R. Creedon, L. Glancy.Triples: G. Cartwright, G. Coustley, C. Hill.Fours: R. Creedon, J. Jones, G. Coustley, C. Hill.B. Grade Singles: K. Thompson.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): C. Hill, M. Mantell, G. Coustley, G. Cartwright, J. Jones, R. Creedon, L. Glancy, K. Thompson(Cabarita Beach).

Club Championship and Competition fours winners (l to r): A. Jeffery, C. Anderson, H. Natana, L. Prideaux (Cabramatta).

C Grade Singles: M. Mantell.Consistency: G. Coustley.

CabramattaMajor Singles: A. Jeffery, runner-up C. Duke.Pairs: L. Prideaux, C. Duke.Triples: L. Prideaux, C. Anderson, A. Jeffery.Fours: L. Prideaux, H. Netana, C. Anderson, A. Jeffery.Minor Singles: N. Drew.

CanowindraMajor Singles: C. Crump, runner-up S. Robson.Pairs: M. Gosper, C. Crump.Triples: M. Gosper, D. Noble, N. Morrow.Fours: M. Gosper, S. O’Malveney, M. Rue, N. Morrow.CWA Handicap Pairs: E. Petty, M. Gosper.Consistency: M. Gosper.Dot Traves Rose Bowl: C. Crump.Minor Singles: M. Gosper.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): N. Morrow, M. Rue,S. O’Malveney, M. Gosper, C. Crump, E. Petty, D. Noble (Canowindra).

Casino RSMMajor Singles: P. Lyon.Pairs: M. Gooley, M. Adams.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – B. Hyde, E. Hunter, J. Mason, N. Hawkes, M. Roper, A. James, N. Moran, P. Lyon,front – S. Trustum, N. Albans, M. Gooley, M. Adams, K. Bruggy (Casino RSM).



Triples: N. Moran, A. James, M. Roper.Fours: B. Hyde, E. Hunter, J. Mason, N. Hawkes.Minor Singles: K. Bruggy.Minor Pairs: N. Albans, S. Trustum.Major Consistency: P. Lyon.Minor Consistency: S. Trustum.

CoonabarabranMajor Singles: C. Wood, runner-up M. Devenish.Pairs: S. Franklin, O. Berney.Consistency: C. Wood.

Concord RSLMajor Singles: R. Lightfoot.Pairs: K. Byrne, R. Lightfoot.Triples: C. Madden, K. Byrne, R. Lightfoot.Fours: K. Bruce, J. Hartley, J. Story, G. Tarrant.Minor Singles: M. Kearney.

Fours: M. Newberg, K. O’Brien, J. Carr, J. De Groot.Minor Singles: M. Clarke.

Chester Hill RSLMajor Singles: R. Webb.Pairs: D. Quartermain, N. Glass.Triples: N. Hams, E. Fitzpatrick, I. Podlasek.Fours: R. Pearson, M. Graham, J. Davidson, N. Glass.Minor Singles: S. Windschuttel.

DalmenyMajor Singles: B. Hochkins, runner-up P. Barklem.Pairs: L. Dunbar, V. Howie.Triples: P. Barklem, B. Hochkins, J, Jones.Fours: P. Barklem, A. Luke, F. Cook, J. Jones.Consistency: C. Quinton.

Dee WhyMajor Singles: R. Morron.Pairs: M. White, R. Morron.Triples: T. Grace, S. Laity, C. Turner.Fours: G. Hill, M. White, R. Courtney, J. Welsh

(sub B. Andrews).Minor Singles: J. Adrian.Consistency: C. Turner.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): K. Bruce, J. Story, J. Hartley, M. Kearney, K. Byrne, R. Lightfoot, C. Madden, G. Tarrant(Concord RSL).

Major Singles winner: L. Burns(Cowra).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): M. Stone, J. Carr, J. De Groot, J. Donald, M. Organ, D. Cooke, K. O’Brien, M. Mackintosh, M. Clarke (Cronulla RSL).

CowraMajor Singles: L. Burns.Pairs: L. Burns, R. Fogg.Triples: B. Morgan, J. Turnbull,

H. HoadFours: J. Bailey, N. Brown,

B. Bryant. L. Burns.

Cronulla RSLMajor Singles: M. Stone, runner-up D. Cooke.Pairs: M. Stone, M. Organ.Triples: M. Stone, M. Mackintosh, J. Donald.

DenistoneMajor Singles: B. Peddell, runner-up E. Whatmore.Pairs: G. Harrison, G. O’Loughlin.Triples: G. Harrison, M. Horne, B. Peddell.Fours: J. Elliot, G. O’Loughlin, M. Turner, M. Horne.Consistency: M. Horne.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – M. Graham,E. Fitzpatrick, R. Pearson, J. Davidson, D. Quartermain, N. Hams; front –R. Webb, I. Podlasek, S. Windschuttel, N. Class (Chester Hill RSL).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – R. Morron, B. Andrews, M. White, C. Turner, J. Adrian; front – S. Laity, T. Grace, J. Welsh, G. Hill, R. Courtney (Dee Why).


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Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): B. Peddell, M. Horne,J. Elliot, G. Harrison, G. O’Loughlin, M. Turner (Denistone).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): B. Nalder, J. Payten,T. Carey, D. Sorbara, K. King, M. North (Forestville).

ForestvilleMajor Singles: K. King.Pairs: K. King, D. Sorbara.Triples: J. Payten, K. King, M. North.Fours: T. Carey, D. Sorbara, K. King, B. Nalder.Minor Singles: T. Carey.

Gosford CityMajor Singles: M. Scutts.Pairs: L. Ellis, F. Brown.Triples: H. Morris, F. Brown, L. Ellis.Fours: S. Lindsay, H. Cruden, J. Thomas, Z. Ryan.Consistency: E. May.Minor Singles: M. Rabbett.

GlenbrookTregenna winner: B. Hilleard, runner-up V. Charlwood.

GloucesterMajor Singles: J. Ridgeway, runner-up J. Everett.Pairs: M. Andrews, J. Ridgeway.Triples: J. Collins, V. Prichard, P. Maurer.Fours: H. Williams, R. Westbury, J. Everett, P. Cox.Minor Singles: D. Graves.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – H. Williams,P. Cox, J. Collins, V. Prichard, P. Maurer; front – R. Westbury, J. Ridgeway,M. Andrews, D. Groves, J. Everett (Gloucester).

GraftonMajor Singles: J. Weatherstone, runner-up A. Bowling.Pairs: M. Toovey, D. Lawson.Triples: J. Eggins, J. Weatherstone, A. Williams.Fours: M. Elliot, J. Solomon, D. Lawson, J. Weatherstone.Minor Singles: M. Toovey.Minor Pairs: J. Jackson, M. Firth.Consistency: A. Williams.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – Z. Ryan, J. Thomas, H. Cruden, H. Morris, F. Brown, front – M. Rabbett, H. Scutts,E. May, L. Ellis (inset S. Lindsay) (Gosford City).

GrandviewsMajor Singles: K. Judd, runner-up E. Still.Pairs: P. Crane, S. Auliffe.Triples: D. McGuinness, M. Gwilliam, D. Hession.Fours: J. Hunt, E. Still, L. Reynolds, V. Hill.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back –D. McGuinness, M. Gwilliams, D. Hession, P. Crane, S. McAuliffe; front –J. Hunt, E. Still, L. Reynolds, V. Hill (inset K. Judd) (Grandviews).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – J. Eggins, A. Williams, J. Solomon, M. Elliot; front – M. Toovey, J. Weatherstone, D. Lawson (Grafton).

LowlandsMajor Singles: L. O’Shea.Pairs: A. Kennedy, D. Wagstaff.Triples: A. Kennedy, L. O’Shea, J. Abell.



Lennox HeadMajor Singles: O. Stobart.Pairs: S. Grady, G. Martin.Triples: A. Humphries, M. Brining, S. Grady.Fours: C. Lawless, A. Humphies, M. Battese, S. Grady.B Singles Competition: J. Reaburn.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): J. Newell, J. Gepp, L. Belling, C. Gordon; front – J. Herringe, J. Neiz, S. Rudman, K. Maurer(Harbord).

HarbordMajor Singles: J. Newell.Pairs: J. Newell, C. Gordon.Triples: K. Maurer, L. Belling, S. Rudman.Fours: J. Herringe, J. Neiz, J. Newell, S. Rudman.Minor Singles: J. Gepp.

KiamaMajor Singles: R. Jones.Pairs: V. Collins, J. McIntyre.Triples: C. Rymer, J. Hair, J. McIntyre.Minor Singles: C. Parkinson.

KingswoodMajor Singles: B. Shepherd.Pairs: L. Copeland, P. Bentley.Triples: G. Jackson, A. Givney, E. McPherson.Fours: L. Haddow, M. McColl, B. Shepherd, S. McCarthy.Minor Singles: C. Hunter.Consistency: C. Key.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): C. Parkinson, R. Jones, C. Rymer, J. Hair, J. McIntyre, V. Collins (Kiama).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – L. Copeland,L. Haddow, A. Givney, S. McCarthy, E. McPherson, front–C. Key, C. Hunter,M. McColl, B. Shepherd, G. Jackson (inset P. Bentley) (Kingswood).

LawsonMajor Singles: M. Soergel, runner-up P. Houston.Pairs: C. Semmler, A. Spight.Triples: J. Mead, M. Soergel, L. Jeffery.Fours: W. Cherry, S. Beaham,M. Pattison, C. Semmler.Minor Singles: A. Leather.

Club Championship andCompetition winners (l to r):

back – M. Pattison, P. Houston, A. Spight, J. Mead, S. Beaham;front – A. Leather, M. Soergel,

W. Cherry (Lawson).

Lithgow CityMajor Singles: N. Farrant, runner-up V. Brown.Pairs: P. Johnson, I. Hunter.Triples: A. Anderson, G. Lord, F. King.Fours: B. Baker, M. Stewart, L. Barker, M. Ferguson.Minor Singles: C. Wotton.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – S. Grady, M. Battese, C. Lawless, A. Humphries, front – G. Martin, O. Stobart, P. Brining (Lennox Head).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): N. Farrant, C. Wotton, C. Lord, I. Hunter, A. Anderson, P. Johnson, B. Baker, M. Stewart, L. Barker, M. Ferguson (Lithgow City).


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Mayfield WestMajor Singles: M. E. Cooper, runner-up A. Galley.Pairs: G. Hawkins, L. McPherson.Triples: B. Bennett, G. Hawkins, L. McPherson.Fours: B. Bennett, R. Stark, G. Hawkins, L. McPherson.Minor Singles: J. Nolan.Consistency: G. Hawkins.Handicap Pairs: S. Maher, G. Hawkins.

Mollymook BeachMajor Singles: K. Pope.Pairs: D. Hill, D. Page.Triples: J. Taylor, B. Ross, P. Dowling.Fours: B. Milstead, J. Manning, I. Wilson, M. Adams.Minor Singles: N. West-Newman.

Fours: A. Kennedy, L. O’Shea, J. Abell, D. Wagstaff.Minor Singles: M. Storum.Annis Young Consistency: M. Storum, M. Olsen.

MacleanMajor Singles: C. Byrum, runner-up J. Parkes.Pairs: E. Balfour, P. Gee.Triples: M. Crelley, M. Grimes, S. Squires.Fours: C. Johnson, W. Haselum, S. Squires, J. Parkes.Minor Singles: L. McKay.Consistency: J. Hannah.

Macquarie DubboMajor Singles: C. Medley.Pairs: E. Pearson, B. Joyce.Triples: J. Harland, P. Baxter, P. Dean.Fours: B. Barrett, P. Frazier, K. Corke, C. Medley.Minor Singles: J. Hogan.

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Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – W. Haselum,C. Johnson, C. Byrum, J. Hannah, M. Crelley; front – S. Squires, E. Balfour, L. McKay, J. Parkes, M. Grimes, P. Gee (Maclean).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): L. O’Shea, M. Storum, M. Olsen, A. Kennedy, D. Wagstaff, J. Abell (Lowlands).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): J. Harland, C. Medley,K. Corke, P. Frazier, P. Dean, P. Baxter, B. Barrett, J. Hogan, B. Joyce, E. Pearson (Macquarie Dubbo).

Manly ValeMajor Singles: C. Gigliotti, runner-up P. Jones.Pairs: P. Jones, P. Lee.Minor Singles: K. Seaman.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – K. Pope, D. Hill, D. Page, J. Taylor, B. Ross, P. Dowling; front – N. West-Newman, B. Milstead, J. Manning, I. Wilson, M. Adams (Mollymook Beach).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – L. Sirotic, J. Madden, middle – K. Kaufer, J. Brown, R. Serich; front – S. McFadden,R. Vade (inset J. Nott) (Mona Vale).

Mona ValeMajor Singles: R. Vade, runner-up V. Christensen.Pairs: J. Madden, K. Kaufer.Triples: R. Serich, S. McFadden, J. Nott.Fours: J. Brown, R. Serich, J. Madden, L. Sirotic.Minor Singles: K. Kaufer.Consistency: S. McFadden.Major/Minor Pairs: L. Sirotic, J. Nott.

Munmorah UnitedMajor Singles: H. Austin.Pairs: B. Pemberton, M. Thompson (s).Triples: J. Smith, B. Pemberton, M. Thompson (s).

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Fours: J. Smith, B. Pemberton, M. McConnachie, M. Thompson (s).

Minor Singles: S. Geddes.Neutral Bay

Major Singles: J. Palmer.Pairs: L. Hamshere, M. Matsuoka.Triples: E. Seidler, B. Henderson, L. Thompson.Fours: E. Seidler, T. Wilson, B. Henderson, L. Thompson.Minor Singles: M. Campbell.Consistency: L. Thompson.

North ManlyMajor Singles: S. Sherwood, runner-up P. Ryan.Pairs: T. Eckford, F. Dixon.

Old Bar BeachMajor Singles: J. Hinton, runner-up C. Greber.Pairs: M. Osborne, S. Baillie.Triples: N. Smith, L. Davis, E. Williams.Fours: R. Bell, C. Downey, C. Horrocks, J. Hinton.Consistency: C. Horrocks.Bowler of the Year 2011: J. Hinton won Bowler of the Year

in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and prior to 2007 she was alsoBowler of the Year a few times. WIth her consistency of winning Major Championships she is a credit to the club. “Congratulations Joan.”

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): H. Austin, J. Smith,M. Thompson, B. Pemberton, S. Geddes (inset M. McConnachie) (Munmorah United).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): L. Hamshere, M. Matsuoka, T. Wilson, E. Seidler, L. Thompson, J. Palmer (inset left M. Campbell, right B. Henderson) (Neutral Bay).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): P. Ryan, S. Sherwood,T. Eckford, F. Dixon (North Manly).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): R. Bell, M. Osborne,S. Baillie, C. Downey, J. Hinton, C. Horrocks, N. Smith, L. Davis, E. Williams(Old Bar Beach).


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Orange CityMajor Singles: J. Oakley, runner-up M. Thompson.Pairs: L. Madden, D. Sutton.Triples: D. Sutton, M. Thompson, K. Kennedy.Fours: M.Boers, P. Molley, L. Wilcox, J. Oakley.Minor Singles: B. Brown.

South Grafton Ex-ServicesMajor Singles: V. Stevens.Pairs: E. Triffit, V. Stevens.Triples: K. Price, B. Robinson, D. Robson.Fours: M. King, C. Power, B. Robinson, D. Robson.Minor Singles: K. Sabine.

StocktonMajor Singles: P. Stevens.pairs: J. Sutherland, J. Fleming.Triples: M. Barrett, S. Sansom, J. Fleming.Fours: M. Barnett, J. Sutherland, S. Sansom, J. Fleming.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – M. Boers, P. Molloy, L. Wilcox, L. Madden, B. Brown; front – J. Oakley, M. Thompson,D. Sutton, K. Kennedy (Orange City).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – B. Robinson,E. Triffit, C. Power, front – K. Price, V. Stevens, M. King (insets D. Robson, K. Sabine) (South Grafton Ex-Services).

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): P. Stephens, J. Sutherland, J. Fleming, S. Sansom, M. Barnett (Stockton).

St Johns ParkMajor Singles: J. Agar, marker C. Cassily, runner-up

B. Quinlan.Pairs: K. Cottrell, J. Keegan.Triples: L. Scarcella, M. Parcell, J. Agar.Fours: O. Nazanenko, S. Brooker, M. Rivera, K. Boniface.Minor Singles: M. Smith.Minor Pairs: S. Brooker, O. Nazaranko.Consistency: S. Rumble.Pennants: No. 1 St Johns Park.

Club Championship and Competition winners (r to l): J. Agar, C. Casserly(President and marker), runner-up B. Quinlan (St Johns Park).

ToongabbieMajor Singles: L. Skeers, runner-up H. Dawson.Pairs: S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers.Triples: J. Birtles, S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers.Fours: J. Rixon, L. Strong, E. Nunan, H. Dawson.Minor Singles: J. Rixon.Consistency: N. Cole.

Club Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back – J. Birtles, L. Strong, E. Nunan; front – S. Batcheldor, L. Skeers, J. Rixon, H. Dawson(absent N. Cole) (Toongabbie).

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In Memoriam

Ann Glanville, a very special memberof Asquith WBC, passed away on October 15, 2011. Ann joined the clubon September 3, 1974.Her first endeavourwas to become anumpire, after which,she became a commit-tee member in thewomen’s club, takingon the role of Treasurer.

Upon completing the coachingcourse 12 years ago, Ann coachedmany ladies who went on to achievegreat success, including the No. 1Pennant Flag on more than one occasion. Ann will be fondly remem-bered as one of the club’s top coaches.

The Asquith ladies, in respect for this lovely lady, formed a Guard ofHonour at her funeral on Friday, October 21, 2011.

Ann will be greatly missed by clubmembers and her many friends.

• • • Belmore WBC was saddened by the

loss of a very dear member, SylviaReynolds, who passed away on October8, 2011, after a long illness.

Sylvia loved her bowls and her bowling career was impressive. She wonnumerous Club Championships andplayed in winning Pennant teams forboth Belmore and the former CampsieBC. While playing atCampsie she won the“Grand Slam”.

Sylvia will be greatlymissed by all whoknew her in the widerbowling communityand especially by all herfriends at Belmore.

• • • Cessnock City members were

saddened by the loss of two of theirmembers at the end of last year.

Life member Ruth Lomax passedaway on November 27, 2011. Ruth wasan honoured member who was highlycompetitive and wonmany championships.

She held the posi-tions of Selector, VicePresident andPresident of the club.Ruth will be lovinglyremembered by her

many bowling friends. A great loss.Sadly Cessnock City Life member

Rita Williams passedaway a few days lateron November 30,2011.

Rita was a veryvaluable member whoheld the positions ofTreasurer and VicePresident for many years. Rita will begreatly missed by her many bowlingfriends. Her passing is deeply regrettedand she will be fondly remembered byall. Treasured memories.

• • • Barbara Brophy passed away on

November 12, 2011, aged 83 years.The members ofHurstville DiggersWBC were saddenedby her sudden death.

She had recentlyjoined Hurstville Diggers WBC as herclub at Mortdale hadclosed. Barbara had been a member ofMortdale WBC for 20 years and hadheld the position of Treasurer andDelegate until it closed. A job well done.

Barbara will be sadly missed by allher friends, old and new.

• • • Ingleburn WBC members were

saddened at the loss of PatriciaRodgers (Pat) whopassed away onAugust 3, 2011. Patwas a long-standingmember of IngleburnWBC, having joined in1980.

Pat has served asVice President as well asvarious positions on the Committee formany years. Loving her bowls, Pat participated in Penannt Teams throughthe years as well as winning the MixedFours Championship in 2002.

During this time Pat was also a Director of the Ingleburn Bowling andRecreation Club for 12 years in total,spanning from 1992-2010. As well asthe varied roles she carried out as Director, Pat also assisted the Men’s BCwith their catering needs for barbecuesduring the Pennants season for manyyears.

Many an afternoon was spent with

her long time friend, Dawn Hindmarsh,buttering the bread, barbecuing thesteaks and sausages etc.

A task greatly appreciated by theIngleburn Men’s BC and their bowlingopponents.

Pat had a wonderful personality, always ready with a welcoming smileand greeting and of course loved a jokewith a drink or two with friends. Pat will be greatly missed by all herfriends at Ingleburn WBC.

• • • Lismore Workers Sports were

saddened by the passing of Life Member Lyla McInnes on September14, 2011, aged 92 years.

Lyla was a member of Lismore RSLfrom 1974 (until it’s closure) winning championship Triples,Fours, Minor Pairs andrunner-up in MinorSingles, also holdingthe valued position ofcaterer for many years.

Unable to play consistently in latertimes Lyla attended special occasionswhenever possible as well as playing the odd game of bowls – even enjoyinglong ends!

The Guard of Honour by her bowlingfriends acknowledged the love and respect of all who knew Lyla as a realgentle lady on and off the green.

Remembered with affection.

• • • Oak Flats President Janet and

members were saddened by the passing in January 2012, of esteemedmember Lyn Cowling, following a shortillness. Lyn joined Oak Flats WBC in1992 and has held many positions within the club.

Two of her greatachievements werewinning the No. 2District Pennant andplaying as a reservewhen the No. 2Pennant team wererunners-up to South West Rocks for theState Flag in 2010.

Lyn’s funeral was attended by manymembers who formed a Guard of Honour. Lyn was kindness itself and shewill be sorely missed by all. Oak FlatsBC has lost a very special lady.

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Taree West ladies were saddened bythe sudden loss of member PearlieMcDonald on November 28, 2011.

Pearlie introducedthe game of Dominoesto the ladies for a fungame on Sunday afternoons.

Her passing wasmourned by fellowbowlers who formed aGuard of Honour of Taree West ladies ather funeral service. Pearlie will be sadlymissed by all.

• • • Umina Beach ladies were saddened

by the passing of Ruth Alma Winser onJanuary 15, 2012 in her 91st year. Ruthwas a member of Umina Beach since1965 and beloved Patron since 1998and Life Member since 1981.

Over the years Ruthhas served the club inmany ways; PublicityOfficer, Management,Secretary, Delegate,Vice President andPresident 1973-75.

Ruth is very muchremembered for her lovely sense ofhumour and those beautiful poems that

Ruth composed for the members forevery special occasion we have had,whether it was Mothers Day, FathersDay, Christmas or many other occasionsin between.

Ruth had many winning achieve-ments in the club, winning the majorityof championships many times overthough the Major Singles eluded her shemanaged runner-up twice.

We all will miss this very special ladyand our thoughts are with her family especially as we stood on the side ofthe road and waved her good-bye.

• • • The members of Wallerawang WBC

were very sad to lose a Patroness andgood worker when Wilma Burkittpassed away on January 3, 2012.

Wilma was a memberfor 12 years andalthough she neverbecame a keen bowlershe was a willing work-er and attended mostmeetings. Her specialcooking skills weregreatly appreciated.

Wilma will be missed by all herfriends at Wallerawang.

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All members from Wollongong RSLand the Illawarra bowling communitywere deeply saddened by the passing of Beryl McKinlay on December 9, 2011.

Beryl joined Wollongong RSL WBC in1999. She held the positions of VicePresident, AssistantSecretary, Selector andChairman of SocialCommittee.

From 2001 throughto 2011 Beryl waseither the winner orrunner-up each year inat least one of the following: Singles,Pairs, Triples or Fours at club level.

Her District prowess was alsomost creditable playing lead and being in either the winning team or runner-up from 2006, also right throughto 2011. She reached State level in2008.

As well as Beryl excelling on thegreen she was a generous club member, giving caring encouragementto all along with her lovely smile.

At her recent funeral a club Guard ofHonour was attended by many clubmembers who all mourn the loss of thiswonderful member.

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

2 1959 Work began on Stage 1 of the Sydney Opera House.8 1828 Australian Stamps were issued for the first time.9 1870 Granny Smith died. Granny Smith, or Maria Ann Smith, gave her name to a tart green apple that was

propagated on her property in Ryde, Sydney.12 1921 Edith Cowan was the first woman elected to an Australian Parliament. She served on the Western

Australian Legislative Assembly until March 1924.13 On this day in 1827 general lighting in Sydney was turned on.14 1863 Goulburn was proclaimed a City becoming the first NSW inland city.15 1877 Australia (a combined Victorian/NSW side) and England played in their first Test Match at the MCG.

The Aussies won by 45 runs.19 1932 the Sydney Harbour Bridge was officially opened.19 Explorer & medical missionary David Livingstone (1813-1873) born in Blantyse, Scotland and travelled to

areas of South Africa that had never seen a white man. He was the subject of an intensive search andwhen found was simply asked the famous quote “Dr Livingstone I presume?”

20 1973 The voting age was lowered in Australia from 21 to 18.25 1870 Bushranger Frederick Ward, also known as 'Captain Thunderbolt', was shot dead at Kentucky Creek,

near Uralla. He started holding up mail coaches and inns in the Hunter Valley and by 1865 was known asthe "gentleman bushranger".

27 1985 Unleaded petrol went on sale for the first time in Sydney. The rest of the country received the unleaded option a few months later.

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