January-February 2012

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right to cull and edit material submittedfor publication in Bowls News.

PATRON

PRESIDENT

DIRECTORS

COMMITTEES

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC Governor of New South Wales

Patricia Reynolds

Noelene J HarveyPamela HockingsBarbara Holden – Finance DirectorRobyn ProcterBeryl 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 Slone

Constitution Revision Robyn Procter

Coaching Kathryn Chatillon

Region 1 Judith J 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 –Region 16 –

EDITOR’S NOTE 4

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5

FROM THE CEO’S DESK 6

MATCH REPORT 7Basic Guidelines on the rules

UMPIRES REPORT 8Mobile phones are a “no no”

COACHING REPORT 10Become mentally “tough”

SELECTION REPORT 102012 Squads revealed

MEET A DIRECTOR 11Beryl Watson lets you in

CONSTITUTION REVISION 11New updates and resolving conflicts

INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12Asia Pacific Championships

JUNIORS REPORT 16Under 18’s victory in WA

2011 HONOUR ROLL 17

MEET A BOWLER 18

WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 19

AROUND THE GREENS 20Local news from your clubs

OFFICIAL DIARY 22

SPECIAL DAYS 24

PATRONS 26

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LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 26

LETTERBOX 27

CHARITY DAYS 29

STATE ENTRY FORMS 30Champion of Club ChampionsSingles • Pairs

DISTRICT ASSOCIATION NEWS 32

ENTRY FORM 41Aust Indoors Qualifying Tournament

CLUB CHAMPIONS/COMPETITIONS 42

IN MEMORIAM 46

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Pennants will be starting very soon and good luck to the ladies in all grades who willbe trying their very best to win a pennant. To the club members who do not play or arenot able to play pennants, thank you for keeping up the good work in the clubs andcontinuing to play social bowls.

You will see a new look Bowls News this year and will find a list of What’s INSIDE tohelp you find your favourite items.

The reports have some very interesting articles to start the year off and whether youplay pennants or not there are some significant features for you to read.

Our Meet a Bowler this month is Carole Graham from North Haven and is one of theGroup Representatives. Some other representatives will be introduced to you frommonth to month.

This January-February will see the journal almost catching up with Club Champion-ships and Competitions from last year and the District Association News. If you havenot already sent reports or championships in from last year please do so as quickly asyou are able, and to those ladies who have waited so long thank you for your patienceand understanding.

Owing to the very small numbers of “In Remembrance” notices we have beenreceiving over the past twelve months, it has been agreed that only In Memoriamsabout your members will be published. Your club will be invoiced $25 for each of theseand you may have a photo and a small paragraph of the deceased member published,and again thank you.

Finally to all the Secretaries and Publicity Officers, you do a great job, and thecommittee of Wendy, Liz and myself, Barbara, also our clerical lady Alex reallyappreciate your work.

Happy New Year!Barbara Hazeltine, Editor

Editor’s Note

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The New Year 2012 has passed us and by thetime you receive this Journal it will be well on toFebruary.

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Junior Female Bowler of the Year,Stephanie Hili, presented with theTricia Part Trophy – story on page 5.


magnificent job with the presentations,and I thank them very much.

The same evening, the 23rd, I attended the Presentation Night put onby the Royal NSWBA. It was a wonder-ful evening. Many thanks to Heather andher husband for good company.

The Junior U18’s Country -vs- Citieswas played at Cabramatta BC onSaturday 26th and Sunday 27th, undertheir new canopy over the carpet green.I had the pleasure of presenting theTricia Part Trophy to Stephanie Hili(Warilla) for being the Best JuniorFemale Bowler of the year. Marvellousbowls were played and the 2012 Under18’s squad was announced on theSunday.

December 7th, I flew to Adelaide toattend the inaugural BCiB Hall of Fame.The function was held at the HotelStamford at Glenelg (Adelaide) and wasextremely well organized. BA had askedme to accept the awards for NaomiWolinski and Merle Richardson. Merlewas not well enough to attend the night.

Thank you to Director Robyn Procterwho attended at the Austral BC onDecember 7th to welcome this newladies club into our organization. A fullstory is on the NSWWBA website.

I was due to go to the CabramattaBC Presentation Night on Saturday,December 10th, but had to apologize asI was unable to attend.

Harking back to the end of 2011, theNSW -v- Queensland Test, which waspostponed from August because of thevolcanic dust, was held at South TweedHeads BC from November 7-9. Thiswas a first for me and for Jan Layton astheir Manager. There were two squads –the Seniors excelled themselves givingus a win over Queensland 3-0, and a 2-1 result for the Under 25’s. Well doneladies. A big thank you to the ladies ofSouth Tweed WBC for the warm friend-ship extended to me during those days.

Saturday, November 12, I attendedthe State Trials at Merrylands, going onto Marrickville on the Sunday 13th, to beat the finals of the Saturday Triples.

November 18th I drove to ScottsHead to stay overnight with JudyPadgen, then we went off to Kingscliffwhere a dinner/meeting was held on theSaturday evening, and a full day on theSunday with bowls and a luncheon towelcome Kingscliff WBC into the NSWWBA fold. Kingscliff up until then hadbeen playing under the Queenslandbanner, and we are very happy to welcome the 240 ladies into ourAssociation.

Wednesday 23rd, fourteen of the sixteen Regional Representatives wereinducted into their roles. The presenta-tions were professionally done and Ithank all the Directors and Heather fortheir input. The Office Staff had done a

A very Happy New Year to everybody. Welcome back to bowls,I do hope your Christmas/New Year break was everything youwished for yourselves.

Patricia Reynolds

NSW State President

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Sunday December 11th I attended atWarilla BC where the Club Challengefinals were being played over the week-end. I had the pleasure of presenting themedals to the runners-up and winners ofthe Mixed Division, and the runners-upand winners of the Women’s GoldDivision. These results are on theRNSWBA website.

This year the Bowls News magazineis having a makeover. The magazine’scontent will be revamped and the pageswill just have a “cleaner” look.

With a New Year comes the opport-unity to look at what has happened,where do we want to go and how dowe get there. The Association is veryclose to releasing the By-Laws whichwill be used in conjunction with our newConstitution. The new Club Constitutionproforma will be forwarded to Clubswithin the next two months and fromthere, Clubs will be in a position to drawup their own By-Laws. So here is yourClub’s opportunity to put into print howyour Club is to be managed.

I am looking forward to 2012 as it isgoing to be a wonderful year forprogress.

Patricia ReynoldsPresident

President’s Message

Back in November last year, on theweekend of the 26th and 27th, theJuniors (under 18’s) were playing inCities -v- Country games at CabramattaBowling Club.

On Saturday 26th, prior to the com-mencement of the games I was askedto present the Tricia Part Trophy to theJunior Female Bowler of the year. Thistrophy is named after Past PresidentTricia Part of the NSW Women’sBowling Association.

In front of her peers, I had the

pleasure of awarding this wonderfulTrophy to Stephanie Hili from the WarillaBowling Club. Stephanie was completelytaken by surprise.

On the previous Wednesday at theRoyal NSW Bowling Association’sPresentation night, the award for theJunior Male Bowler of the year went toShaun Mawdsley, who is also from theWarilla Bowling Club.

It must be something in the waterdown there!!!! Or is it just a credit tothose involved in the Junior program ofthat area.

Patricia Reynolds

Cover Story 2012TERMSNew South Wales

1st TermFriday, January 27 – Thursday, April 5

2nd TermMonday, April 23 – Friday, June 29

3rd TermMonday, July 16 – Friday, September 21

4th TermMonday, October 8 – Friday, December 21


What an exciting year 2012, is forNSWWBA with projects and pro-

grams in place to increase the efficiencyof the sport and organisation.

The objective is to better the service wegive to our members via a proactive Boardworking on the constitution pro forma forthe Clubs and Districts, policies, strategiesfor the growth and development of Bowlsfor women in NSW. Recently, CommunityDevelopment Officers have been inductedinto NSW, Bowls News has undergone aredesign, the volunteer admin manual hasbeen updated, Regional Representativesbeing inducted, state team training hasincreased, new events are planned andmuch more!

In 2011, NSWWBA underwent a busi-ness overview including developing astrategic plan. The overview looked at thevalue of NSWWBA and how it could lever-age the current resources to benefit allstakeholders especially members, volunteers, partners and administrators.By undergoing a strategic planning process, NSWWBA was able to formalise apathway required to ensure its relevanceand longevity of the sport. These includedthe need for constitutional and structuralchange to fulfil its governance responsibili-

ties appropriately, including membershipsand financial revenue. This took intoaccount the need to balance carefully asport that is rich in tradition with thechanging nature of society.

Communication has increased to all ourmember and volunteer administratorsincluding Secretary, Coaches, Umpires,Officials and bowlers in NSW throughemail, Bowls News, E-News, Coach toCoach, Website, and Social media(Facebook and Twitter). NSWWBAencourages Publicity Officers, Bowlsadministrators and Club Secretaries tocontribute regularly via our numerousavenues of communication to promote anyinitiatives/events/fundraisers you are host-ing in your areas – contact Alex Ryan,Communications.

Just a reminder, Selam Woldemichaellooks after the membership if you aresourcing information on members and ifyou need to change details, pleaseaddress your correspondence toMembership Officer. Also contact JanineKerr on all account information, specialdays’ requests/information and ReneePayne for coaching courses, event information, State Carnival dinner andState team information.

Chief Executive Officer’s Report Heather Welch

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Heather WelchDays in OfficeMonday - Thursday

Selam WoldemichaelMonday – Friday

Janine KerrMonday - Wednesday

Renee PayneMonday – Friday

Alex RyanMonday – Friday

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CEO

Membership Officer

Financial & Projects Officer

Sport DevelopmentOfficer

Communications Officer

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Contact details of all staff are below:

REGION NAME PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS

North East, NSW Fiona Wendt 0400 734 135 [email protected] Riverina, NSW Adam McIntyre 0407 898 879 [email protected] ACT/South Eastern, NSW Peter Fahey 0409 498 786 [email protected] Newcastle & Central Coast, NSW Mark Whiteman 0418 641 192 [email protected] Sydney, NSW Chris Green 0423 904 728 [email protected] & Far West, NSW Josh Thornton 0409 463 061 [email protected]

Community Development OfficersIn 2012 further to an initiative between

NSWWBA, Bowls NSW and BowlsAustralia, Community Development Officers(CDOs) have been employed. Each CDO isbased within a geographical region to provide a level of support and assistanceto affiliated clubs over and above previousdevelopment officer programs. The CDOs have a variety of experienceincluding, bowls and club development

experience and delivery of community programs.

The community development officerswill be available to assist clubs in the following areas:• Increase participation and membership

within the sport of bowls; • Providing support to clubs with business

planning, member recruitment/retention,governance, funding, programs, informa-tion technology and volunteer strategies;Implementing whole-of-sport programsdelivered at club level;

• Increasing the quantity and quality ofcoaches and officials; and

• Accurately recording local membershipand participation data.This new collaborative approach has

been made possible through a combination of contributions from BA, theSTAs and all funds raised through theNational Merchandising Program (BA logo).This program would not have been possible without additional participationfunding granted through the AustralianSports Commission following the releasethe Federal Government’s new vision -‘Pathways to Success’.

For CDO contacts refer tothis NSW map andregional contacts below.

If you are a Club administrator pleasecontact your local CDO (refer below) or if you would like to know more information contact Renee Payne [email protected]

For a list of Important Dates for ClubAdministrators see page opposite.

A big thank you to all the Directors, permanent committees, members, affiliatedbowlers and staff for working to administerthe sport on a weekly basis for NSWWBA.Without the volunteers from State toRegions, District and Club NSWWBA wouldn’t be able to administer the sport forNSW; we look forward to working with youfor another 12 months.

Here’s wishing us all a happy year ahead.

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Pam Hockings, Robyn Lewis, Jennifer Palmer

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Starting the Year offR I G H T

• A forfeit having been notified to theMatch Committee cannot be rescinded,and players receiving the forfeit must benotified immediately.

• All Club/District Championshipsmust be run as an Open Draw, self-selected event, under the Conditions ofPlay, Blue Book for all Association events.There is no minimum number of entriesrequired in any Club or District Champion-ship. Any other Club competitions that theClub may wish to hold, eg. Minor events,Consistency, etc. are all under theirdomestic control and their own Conditionsof Play should be part of their By-laws.

• Club Major Singles and Pairsshould be run in the first half of the yearto enable the winners of these events toenter the State Champion of ClubChampion events, should they choose.Both events should be concluded by endof May of the event year where possible.

• It is strongly recommended that allMatch Committee members of each Cluband District, and the Executive andCommittees as well, are conversant withthe Laws of the Sport of Bowls and theConditions of Play, Blue Book andPennants, which will assist them in run-ning their Club and District with the bestinterests of their players in mind. CurrentLaw Books and Conditions of Play are a

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necessity for all Committee members andcompetitive players.

• All players should be familiar with theLaws governing Replacements andSubstitutes in any game to prevent a for-feit resulting from “ignorance of the Law”,or misinformation.

• Any member who is appointed“Controlling body” for the playing of achampionship, or any event, should beaware of the responsibilities/duties withthis position. The May 2011 Bowls News,Match article, outlined these duties.

• Club, District and State Champion-ships are conducted on a knock-out principle. Pennants at all levels are run ona round robin basis, and where numbersrequire in sections, resulting in a finalgame to get a winner.

• The Conditions of Play for anyChampionship, Club competition, Carnivalor Tournament should be advertised andfreely available to all players before enter-ing. Once a player has entered an event,they have agreed to abide by and playunder the Conditions of Play covering thatevent, eg. attire, number of games perday, duration of games, schedule, etc.

• Any Club or District that has anymember/s who are aspiring or currentNSW or Australian Representatives in anyof the selected squads, should makeevery effort to encourage and supportthese players and take pride in theirachievements and success, which reflectfavourably on their Club/District. Whencompiling Club and District Calendars theBA and NSWWBA Calender, which listsNational, International and Prestigeevents, should be taken into considerationto avoid changes to game schedule ifconflict in the timetable occurs and dis-pensation deferment applicable.

• The laws, rules and conditions setdown by the NSW Association and thedecisions handed down by the Board orrelevant Committee are made with thebest interests of all players in all Clubsand Districts statewide in mind, and not tobenefit or disadvantage any member ofone Club in particular.

While the above may seem a dauntingamount of information, we always main-tain that sportsmanship, fair play, con-sideration and commonsense are thefoundations of an enjoyable game ofbowls for social and competitive players.

As a result of a number of enquiries,discussions and problems, Match

Committee thought they would offersome basic guidelines to assist withthe running of Club/District Champion-ships and list some other points thathave been raised during 2011.

• Only one Club or DistrictChampionship should be conducted at atime on the Club or District Calendar(except for the State Open and SeniorFours). The process of introducing thenext event on the Calendar could possiblybe commenced as the event currentlybeing run draws to the final game stage.To help with the smooth running of anyevent, proposed dates for each roundshould be listed on the draw. While it isnot always possible to adhere to thistimetable, it should be used as a guide forplayers wishing to organize their playingschedule and availability.

• It should be spelt out what noticeis to be given before the match is setdown to be played, eg. 1 week, 2 weeks,next available play day, etc. Also that playor forfeit rule applies. Where play is ON orBEFORE the set date, any arrangementsmust be organized with the permissionand approval of the Match Committee orthe Bowls Organizer. Having done this,the new date becomes the Official Date.

Match Committee Report

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JANUARY 10-12YOUTH

QUADRANGULAR SERIES

FEBRUARY 19-25: PLAYAUSTRALIAN OPEN

MARCH 27 - APRIL 4WORLD CUP

JANUARY 6 JAN-FEB JOURNAL CLOSING DATE

MID JANUARY2012-13 FEES ANNOUNCED

NEW & REJOIN MEMBER LIST TO DISTRICT SECRETARY

FEBRUARY 3MARCH JOURNAL CLOSING DATE


MARCH 2APRIL JOURNAL CLOSING DATE


MONTH NSWWBA EVENTS STATE SELECTED GENERAL& BA EVENTS

Important Dates for Club Administrators


Congratulations to the following ladieswho are now:

Level 1 National UmpiresBENNELONG DWBAMarilyn Giddens Hunters Hill WBCJosephine McBride Hunters Hill WBC

CENTRAL COAST DWBARobyn Cosgrove Halekulani WBC

EAST GWYDIR DWBADenise Davis Ashford WBCAmanda Hawke Ashford WBC

LAKE MACQUARIE DWBAJan Wiltshire Belmont WBCJune Johnstone Windale Gateshead

NEW ENGLAND DWBALenora Fuller Uralla WBC

TWEED BYRON DWBAColleen Smith Kingscliff Beach WBC

MeasurerLOWER NORTH COAST DWBALillian Cross Wingham WBC

Audrey Gray, Coral Sloane [email protected]

Extreme Weather PolicyIt is recommended by NSWWBA that

Clubs follow the Bowls AustraliaExtreme Weather Policy (which can bedownloaded from their website) in con-junction with their Club Weather Policy (ifthey have one) which should be followedby all who are enjoying the use of theClubs green. Extreme Weather includesrain, heat, cold, wind and storm.

For the players, it is their ownresponsibility to drink plenty of fluids,and if you feel at all distressed by heat,appeal to the Umpire to retire from thegreen for a short time (10 minutes) orhave a substitute play for you. DO NOTFORGET TO SLIP, SLOP, SLAP.

Mobile PhonesRemember to turn them off while on

the bowling green. If you are expectingan urgent call, give your phone to a responsible person in the Club house, toanswer on your behalf, and to take theappropriate action, ie. take a message,or call you from the green and away

from the players so that they are not disturbed. With permission from youropponent/s you may leave the greenwithout penalty for a period of 10 minutes.

Illegal MeasuringIt is not illegal to use the crossed

finger method of assisting a player toattain an opinion of who is holding shot.It is illegal for a player to place her footbetween the bowl and jack to assesswhich bowl is shot during the playing ofan end. This is deemed to be prematuremeasuring.

Law 40.1 tells us – The process ofdeciding the number of shots scoredshould not start until the last bowlrequired to be played in an end hascome to rest or 30 seconds after that ifeither skip or opponent in Singles asksfor this 30 second period (eg. to seewhether or not a bowl lying at an anglewill fall of its own accord in that time).

If after a warning from the Umpire,Laws 1.3.3 and 1.3.10 would apply.

Wishing you a very healthy New Year and with the holiday season over, you are all back on the bowling green withrenewed enthusiasm. So it is time to remind all Players, Umpires and Controlling Bodies of their Duty of Care.

Umpires Report


Q1. During a Pennant game one of theplayers in unable to continue play-ing and there was not a substituteavailable. Would the team have toforfeit the game?

Q2. If it was necessary for a team toplay with one player short, and theplayer to play lead had onlybrought two bowls with her, couldshe borrow a bowl from anotherplayer to continue the game?

Q3. If a game of Pennant was washedout, and had to be continued onanother day, may a player whohad bought a new set of bowls,use them in the resumed game?

Q4. Before a play in a Pennant game,how is it decided who shall playfirst?

Q5. Who would be the home team,when both teams are to play on aneutral green?

Q6. The Skip of a Fours team calls theThird to the head while the Leadand Second play their bowls. Isthis allowed?

Q7. A player wishes to leave the greenduring the game. What would thisplayer do before leaving thegreen?

Q8. The jack and several bowls arevery close to the boundary on Rink2. A bowl in course from Rink 1looks like displacing some of thehead on Rink 2, so the Third ofTeam A stops her Skips bowl, andwas about to send it back to herSkip to have it replayed, when theThird of Team B objects, statingthat she did not have the right toreturn the bowl and have itreplayed. Which Third was correct?

Q9. A bowl is played out of turn, it is

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not stopped by the opposing Skipand finishes in the ditch. Whataction should be taken and bywhom, in regards to this bowl?

Q10. Whose duty is it to ensure that thejack is properly centred?

• • • A1. No. If no substitute was available

the team from which the playerwas unable to continue would beable to play with one player short.The Lead and Second would usethree bowls each and play wouldcontinue. Law 46.2.2

A2. No. Players must use bowls fromthe same set. Law 1.4.3

A3. Yes. If a game has been stoppedas described in Law 50, is contin-ued on another day, a player canuse a different set of bowls to theset they used during the game thatwas stopped. Law 47.3.2

A4. The Managers in a side game (orin their absence, representatives ofthe sides), Skips in a team gameor opponents in Singles shouldtoss a coin. The winner of the tossshould choose whether to:• Place the mat and deliver the

jack and the first bowl, or• Tell the opposing player to place

the mat and deliver the jack andthe first bowl (the opposing play-er cannot refuse). Law 18.2.1 &Law 18.2.2.1 & 2

A5. The Skips of the second-namedteam in each pair of competingteams when games are beingplayed at a neutral venue. Law1.3.30.

A6. Yes. If a Controlling Body decidesthat it is appropriate to restrict themovement of players during play,provisions for this should be

included within the Conditions ofPlay. Law Appendix A-A4.

A7. No player should delay play byleaving the rink of play or theirteam unless their opponentagrees, and then only for no morethan 10 minutes. Law 51.1

A8. The Third from Team B was correct. The players on Rink 2 areresponsible for making sure thattheir head is not displaced. If abowl in its original course that hasnot disturbed the head before it isdisplaced:

If a bowl is displaced by a mem-ber of the team that delivered thebowl and it has not disturbed thehead after it is displaced, theopposing Skip should declare thebowl dead. Law 28.1.1.1.

A9. If a player plays out of turn, andthe bowl has come to rest in theditch and it has not disturbed thehead, the opposing Skip shouldchoose whether to:• Leave the head as it is and have

their team play two bowls, oneafter the other, to get back to theproper order of play, or

• Return the bowl and get back tothe proper order of play.

If the choice is to leave the bowlwhere it came to rest, the bowl inthe ditch not being a toucherwould be a dead bowl andremoved from the ditch. Law47.1.2.1 or 2.

A10. The Lead of the team to play firstin an end should:• Place the mat as described in

Law 19.1.1, and• Deliver the jack and make sure it

is centred before delivering thefirst bowl of the end. Law 37.3.2.

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TurraMurra BowlsSpecial Notice

In the December 2011 issue of “On theGreen” which is a publication in theNewcastle area, under the heading“VIEWPOINT”, p30, there are some itemsthat may be confusing to our readers.Please be aware that these items are

taken from the RNSWBA 2012 Conditions of

Play as mentioned in the article, andshould not be confused as extracts fromthe Laws of the Sport of Bowls.


Kathy Chatillon [email protected]

It is being said with increasing regularity that “mental toughness” is asmuch a part of the learning require-ment’s of our game as the technical andfitness aspects, and all must be includ-ed in a training programme that willtotally prepare you as a player.

Winning players and athletes whowork consistently with coaches agreethat learning is about 30%-40% technical and physical skills and about60%-70% mental skills.

The value of psychological traininghas been well proven over the past 20or more years in North America (USA &Canada) – nearly 30 years ago (mid60’s) quite a few countries in WesternEurope collaborated in a ‘Trial’. Theyeach selected a number of athletes covering running, jumping, throwing, etc.and a number of teams playing differenttypes of games and subjected them to aspecifically designed programme oflearning and training to test the validityof the claim that ‘Sport Psychology’ wasa necessary adjunct to any training programme.

Each type of athlete, sprinters, highjumpers, rifle shooters and team sports,soccer, water polo, hockey, were dividedinto four groups and trained precisely toa designed weighted programme.

Group 1: Their programme consisted of100% physical & technical training

“If you think you’re beaten, you are. If you think you dare not,you don’t. If you like to win, but think you can’t, it’s pretty sureyou won’t. If you think you lose, you’re lost already”

Mental ToughnessSession 1

Group 2: 75% physical & technical trainingand 25% mental training

Group 3: 50% physical & technical trainingand 50% mental training

Group 4: 25% physical & technical and 75% mental training

Before the programme started andagain at the completion of a 3 monthtraining programme, each team sportplayed a round robin and each individualathlete was pitted against the rest of thechosen athletes in their category.

The results in all cases was thatGroup 4 was the most improved, Group3 next most improved, and so on downto Group 1, which was the leastimproved group.

It was unanimously agreed fromthese results that all athletes and playersmust be trained in mental toughnessand must learn and practice the complete range of skills to competesuccessfully in today’s sporting world.

When working with your coach onyour technical skills, physical fitness,flexibility training plus mental tougheningall of which are always sport specific.These skills must be mastered by alltoday’s sports people so to be able tocompete at a higher level.

We are well acquainted with ourtechnical and physical requirements butwhat about your Mental toughness ....

it will be covered in the next sessions.... so watch this space.

Congratulations to our latestClub Coaches and Club Coacheswho have reaccredited –New CoachesSandra Jowett SutherlandCoral Lindley Newport BeachMarilyn Bryant Newport BeachAnn Richardson North RydePam Andrich AsquithMargaret Job Goulburn RailwayJudith Carpenter SeaforthJanet Wright SeaforthKerri Hammer MaroubraMichelle Smith St Johns ParkMaria Rivera St Johns ParkAnne McCauley Shoalhaven HdsJoan Shaw St G’ges Basin CtryHeather Fealy BerryLynn Dunnage Glen InnesSusan Judge Glen InnesDeborah Howell Sutherland

ReaccreditationsCarolyn Boyden WoolgoolgaJulie Womersley WoolgoolgaSharyn Renshaw St Johns ParkLorraine Tattersall Newport BeachAlisa Leadbitter Glenbrook PanthersAngela Ricketts Pennant HillsLinda Alexander St G’ges Basin CtryDiane Hill Mollymook BeachJune Thornton CronullaGloria Gray Ettalong MemorialSharon King InverellBarbara Roser KiamaMargaret Alaban Bundanoon ParkValerie Dundas Malua Bay

“Success begins with a fellow will; it’s all a state of mind”. Anon

Jan Agar St Johns ParkSarah Boddington BomaderryKate Carriage MerrylandsKelsey Cottrell St Johns ParkGayle Gannon CharlestownDebbie Howard Castle HillArlene Jeffrey CabramattaJulie Keegan CabramattaKay Moran CabramattaKaren Murphy CabramattaTrish Orgill WarillaBeth Quinlan St Johns ParkSharyn Renshaw St Johns ParkKelly Richards Raymond Terrace

Rheni Austin BarrabaSarah Chapman Taren PointNaomie Elliott CabramattaJessica Evans BomaderryStephanie Hili WarillaSarah Hillier BirrongLisa Mitchell CabramattaKenita Monks Park BeachJessica Reinkie MerrylandsMorgan Solman-Stewart CabramattaAngela Tindall St MarysSarah Vesenjak Raymond Terrace

On February 4th & 5th, both theState Squad and Under 25’s will attenda training programme at a venue to beannounced. Only 12 players will beselected to represent NSW in the

2012 NSW State Squad in no particular order NSW U25’s Squad

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

Natasha Van Eldik Raymond TerraceKatrina Wright St Johns Park

These 16 players were selected in trials in November 2011. 24 players fromNSW clubs trialled and congratulationsgo to the squad players and also the 8players who were not selected this year.

Australian Sides Championships, April 16-24 in Qld.

Selection Report

Coaching Report


Robyn Procter [email protected]

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

New Constitution UpdateWork on the draft of the new State

By-Laws is underway and followingapproval by the Board early 2012 will beforwarded to our Solicitors for a finalcheck. It is envisaged copies of the newConstitution and separate By-Laws willbe available early February/March 2012.

Draft District and Club Constitutionsmodelled on the State Constitution havebeen prepared by our Solicitors and willbe available early 2012 fo examinationand refinement by the Board and eventual approval. District and ClubConsitutions as well as the District andClub By-Laws will be in template formand will be introduced to all Districts andClubs during February/ March 2012.

The Association is expecting allDistricts and Clubs to adopt the newConstitutions and By-Laws byDecember 31, 2012. In the meantime,

all current Constitutions and By-Lawswill continue in operation until cancelledor replaced by the Board.

GeneralThe CRB has been kept busy with

many telephone calls and emails relatingto the recent AGMs conducted byDistricts and Clubs. Most have beenroutine questions concerned with constitutional issues involving pre anpost AGM procedures. Unfortunately anumber of issues concerning inappropriate and incorrect procedureshave been reported; in some cases themethods used for the election of members were illegal resulting in theAGM being declared invalid with a newAGM called for.

Regrettably, and for a variety of reasons, some issues reported to thisoffice relate to conflicts between

members. In most cases Clubs andDistricts have been able to resolve theseproblems following Member ProtectionInformation advice or by using otherstrategies where appropriate.

If there are any members who findthemselves in a difficult situation, seekadvice and think seriously about anyaction you might be considering.

In a few instances where membershave been unable to resolve issuesand/or move on, fellow bowlers havebecome involuntary victims of the discontent resulting in ongoing andgrowing disharmony within some Clubs.Definitely situations to be avoided!

If you need advice on constitutionalmatters or Member Protection issues,please call the office or send an email.We will be back in contact with you assoon as possible.

I came to Australia in 1969 with myhusband and daughter as Ten PoundPoms. We have lived most of this timearound Kogarah/Ramsgate area and Iplayed bowls at Francis Drake until itclosed in December 2011. I have sincetransferred to Ramsgate RSL.When and where did you start to playbowls?

I started playing bowls at RockdaleWBC in 1971 but as I worked I couldonly play on the weekends.What encouraged you to take upbowls as your sport?

I took up bowls so that I could playwith my husband and friends whomwe had met on the boat when wemigrated.Did you play other sports beforebowls, and what were they?

I have never really played any othersport before bowls but I now play scrabble when I have the time.In a previous life what was your work-ing background?

My working life was as a nurse. Icompleted my General training inEngland but did my midwifery here. Ialso completed the Associate Diploma

of Nursing Administration. I retired in1991 after 13 years as the DeputyDirector of Nursing at a local hospital.What size bowls are you playing withthese days, and do you still have timeto play?

I play with a Size 2 Sapphire bowland try to play on a Tuesday but willnot be playing pennants this year.What do you find very special aboutplaying bowls? or what do you enjoyabout playing bowls?

I enjoy playing bowls because I findthat I can usually relax on the green,something I normally find hard to do.The friendship and camaraderie that I have found wherever I have bowled

is one of the main strengths thatattracted me to the sport.Has your love of bowls lead you intosome other interesting directions?

Yes bowls has led me from Club toDistrict and now State positions, but ithas also encouraged me to use themanagement skills I have learned inthese positions, to serve on the Boardand the Advisory Committee at FrancisDrake.If you could go anywhere, wherewould it be and who would you take?

I would go on an African safari tosee the wonderful animals in their natural habitat. I would take my sisterand a friend.You have won a competition to havedinner with 3 other people, whowould you choose and why?

Nelson Mandela, as I respect andadmire all that he did to stop apartheidin his country. Prince William just tomeet him. Susan Boyle so that she cansing to us.What is your wish for the future of oursport?

It is to see our sport develop andgrow as the new constitution is implemented and the Board guides theAssociation into the future.

Beryl Watson (Ramsgate RSL)

Constitution Revision

Meet a DirectorThis month’s Meet a Director is

Beryl Watson

[email protected]


International News

Malaysia won all three of their gamesalong with New Zealand who apart fromthe Pairs won all their other games also.

Phillipines Women’s Pairs were cele-brating most as their Pairs team beatJapan 33-8 in a match that included an 8 scored in the seventh end.

And so the games continued until theFinal Series Playoffs on Thursday, December 8 at Lockleys.

In the Post sectional for the Men’s Singles, Hong Kong’s Danny Ho playedChina’s Terence Lee and the winner facedMalaysia’s Safuan Said. Australia’s BrettWilkie took on New Zealand’s Shaun Scottfor the right to tackle Fiji’s Ratish Lal in thesemi final.

Day 9 saw the Quarter finals of thefours and singles. In the men’s game between New Zealand and USA it was theKiwis all the way with the USA failing toscore until end five. New Zealand led forthe majority with the closest score being8–6 after end 9. New Zealand took thematch 18–9 and played Malaysia in theafternoon semi finals.

In the other match between Canadaand the Phillipines, Canada proved toostrong again. The Phillipines got off to agood start 5–2 after end 4 but 15 shotsover the next 5 ends saw the Canadiansrace ahead to a 17–5 lead at end 10.

The Canadians were victorious 22–16and had to play New Zealand in the afternoon. The Canadian coach said hewas thrilled with the performance of theteam as 3 of the 8 had not played internationally before, “We are medallists already”, said the coach. “Everything from

here is icing on Ryan Bester’s cake.”(Fours skip Ryan Bester had celebratedhis birthday the previous day).

Japan vs Fiji’s Women’s Fours saw Fijiconcede after 17 ends, 26–9 loss. Japanhad to play Australia in the afternoon.

In the Quarter finals Australia’s BrettWilkie defeated New Zealand’s ShaunScott taking out the match 21–8, Wilkiefaced Ratish Lal from Fiji in the afternoon.Donny Ho from Hong Kong defeatedChina winning 21–7 in 15 ends. Lee facedMalaysia’s Safuan Said in the afternoon.

In the Women’s Singles Australia’sKelsey Cottrell played Val Smith from NewZealand with Kelsey being victorious after18 ends 21–15. Cottrell played the undef-eated Carmen Anderson in the afternoon.

The USA were no match with SitaZaina Binti Ahmad way too strong for DeeMcSparran going down 21–9 after 17ends and Malaysia took on Fiji.

Too good to be true, day 10 wasmarred by rain. The Men’sTriples match betweenHong Kong and Fiji waslow scoring with Fiji into theafternoon semi final.

The other Triples matchsaw USA defeat the mightyMalaysians with USA toplay Australia in the semifinals. The Phillipines had asolid win over Norfolk Island 28–7 so went on toplay New Zealand in thesemi finals in the afternoon.

Singapore had a solidwin over Brunei in the

ASIA PACIFIC Championships

Team Australia

An opening Ceremony with presentations by John

McArdle, President, World BowlsInternational and Geoff Nether-cott, Chairperson World Bowls2012, was held at Holdfast BowlsClub on December 1, 2011 inblustery conditions.

These games were played in Adelaidein the first two weeks of December 2011with teams from a number of countriesrepresented, including Malaysia, Canada,USA, Australia, Philippines, Japan, HongKong, Fiji, and New Zealand.

The first day’s play was dominated byhost nation, Australia with wins in threeout of four of their matches and a win overTrans Tasman rivals New Zealand. NewZealand players Val Smith and Jo Edwardswere up against Australia’s Natasha VanEldik and Karen Murphy in the Pairs.

The Kiwis were up 14-8 after 13 endsbut fell away towards the end. Australiatook the final five ends to win the match17-14. World number 2 Brett Wilkie was soundly beaten by Fiji’s Ratish Lal (world number 10)21 -12.

Cottrell delivers

Murphy concentrates


NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

Women’s Triples with a 22–6win, so Singapore facedAustralia in the afternoon semifinals.

The Men’s Pairs featured amatch between Fiji and HongKong with the Fijians prevailing9–3 and Fiji took on Australiain the afternoon. The Men’sPairs game between NewZealand and the Phillipinesshowed why New Zealandwould be a force to reckonwith after a 31–8 win. NewZealand played Canada in the afternoonsemi finals.

New Zealand’s Women’s Pairs provedtoo strong again for Norfolk Island with theKiwis ahead 12–2 and New Zealand finished up victorious with an 18–13 win.

The final Morning Session Match sawMalaysia’s women win over Hong Kong ina match in which Hong Kong never reallygot started.

The rain lifted in the afternoon for thetriples and pairs semi finals but conditionsremained trying. In the Men’s Pairs semifinal, Australia’s Brett Wilkie and MarkCasey beat Fiji 23–12. In the second semifinal New Zealand narrowly beat Canada15–13, securing New Zealand a place inthe final against Australia.

The Men’s Triples saw the host nationset itself up for gold with the USA nomatch for Australia, score 15–3. The NewZealand triples team were not strongenough for Fiji, 15–9, setting up Australiato play Fiji in the Men’s Triples final.

The Women’s Pairs match betweenAustralia and New Zealand saw the hostnation lose their only game of the finalsseries. The Aussies failed to score untilend 8 when a 1 saw them down. The NewZealanders managed to dominate thegame with a 21–9 win.

The Pairs semi final between Phillipinesand Malaysia had the finish of the tourna-ment with the Phillipines winning a remarkable match with two of the mostamazing ends seen at the tournament.The penultimate end saw the Malaysiansgo from a 15–22 deficit to a one shot leadafter picking up an eight. Phillipines skip-per Milagros Witheridge, moved the shotbowl out of the count and sat her bowl,not once but twice, the second time topick up a maximum score.

The Phillipines coach said, “It was sensational. We were on fire after our eightin the seventeenth end which put us one

edge of the rink, which gave them twoand a measure with Casey’s bowl wideand heavy. The final score was 17–16 NZ.

Malaysia’s world number three provedtoo strong for Australia’s Brett Wilkie toclaim Malaysia’s first gold medal 21-12. In the Women’s Singles Siti Zalina BintiAhmad proved too strong for Australia’sKelsey Cottrell 21–17.

up on the eighteenth. Our skip Rosie onher second bowl drove the jack into theditch with her bowl right next to it makingit an unbeatable shot. The Phillipinesplayed New Zealand on the next day.

The Women’s Triples game betweenNew Zealand and the Phillipines was upand down with the Phillipines victoriouswith a 12–10 win. The other semi final between the Aussies and Singapore waspure domination by the Aussies who won16-8 and the Australians faced the Phillipines in the final.

Australia settled for another silver withthe Men’s Triples going down to Fiji 17–11.For the Fijians it was their only shot forgold for the event and it was a big effortthat paid off.”

New Zealand had a great day in theMen’s and Women’s Pairs. Number 3 inthe world Val Smith along with world No 1Jo Edwards proved too strong for thePhillipines and the Men’s team had alreadywon their game. Jo Edwards said, “I havebeen playing for 10 or 12 years and theimprovement in the so called “minnows”has been fantastic.”

Australia claimed its first Gold medal inthe Women’s Triples final but failed toclinch its second in the Men’s Pairs. TheTriples line up of Kelsey Cottrell, RebeccaQuail and Lynsey Armitage got off to afantastic start against the Phillipines teamof Joy Tordoff, Asunvction Briuce and Milagros Wetherbridge picking up a countof 10 over as many ends to establish amargin of eight and put the match beyond doubt 16–6.

In the Men’s Pairs Brett Wilkie, worldnumber two and Commonwealth GamesGold medallist Mark Casey got off to a flying start against New Zealand with a 5 on the opening end. With New Zealandholding one on the final end, Girvan’sweighted shot speared the jack to the

Asia PacificChampionshipsFinal results are listed below:

MEN’S SINGLESGold Malaysia (Safuan Bin Said)Silver Australia (Brett Wilkie)Bronze Fiji (Ratish Lal and

China (Terence Lee)

WOMEN’S SINGLE’SGold Malaysia (Siti Zalinda Binti Ahmad)Silver Australia (Kelsey Cottrell)Bronze Norfolk Island (Carmen Anderson)

MEN’S PAIRSGold New ZealandSilver AustraliaBronze Canada and Fiji

WOMEN’S PAIRSGold New ZealandSilver PhillipinesBronze Australia and Malaysia

MEN’S TRIPLESGold FijiSilver AustraliaBronze USA and New Zealand

WOMEN’S TRIPLESGold AustraliaSilver PhillipinesBronze Singapore and New Zealand

MEN’S FOURSGold AustraliaSilver New ZealandBronze Canada and Malaysia

WOMEN’S FOURSGold New ZealandSilver AustraliaBronze Japan and Malaysia

OVERALL COUNTRY RANKINGS AT THE ENDOF THE TOURNAMENTMen Women1. Australia Australia2. New Zealand New Zealand3. Fiji Phillipines4. Malaysia Malaysia5. Canada Canada

WITH THANKS TO SUE HILL, BOWLS AUSTRALIA

Australia’s Golden Triples

Lifting The LidWelcome to the latest edition of ‘Lifting The Lid’.

On an ongoing basis, Bowls Australia, the nation’s governing body for lawn bowls, will provide the wider community with an in-depth look at the issues currently facing the sport.

With a range of topics to discuss in 2012, we start the new year by taking a look at the biggest national event on the bowls calendar; the 2012 Australian Open, and preview the annual BCiB Awards Night, which recognises the sport’s most outstanding achievers.

I trust you will find it informative.

Neil Dalrymple Bowls Australia CEO

Bowls’ ultimate battleground

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most lucrative bowls event is steeped in rich heritage and has established itself as one of the world’s pre-eminent tournaments, attracting an international calibre field each year, with some of the nation’s finest bowlers topping the dais since the events inception in 2005.

With a six figure prize purse up for grabs, the event will again be staged at the host venue of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, the Darebin International Sports Centre, and will feature some of the game’s biggest stars in attendance.

World number one and reigning singles title holder Leif Selby will headline an impressive list of champion bowlers looking to contest the prestigious tournament.

A star studded list featuring world number two Brett Wilkie, world number five Aron Sherriff, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Mark Casey and Asia Pacific Championships gold medallist Nathan Rice will all vie for the blue-ribbon singles crown, while master class bowlers Neil Burkett and Jeremy Henry proved they cannot be ruled out of contention by claiming the recent NSW Open and Australian Indoor Championships titles respectively.

In the women’s singles, Victoria’s Lisa Phillips will be looking to defend her trophy but will be pitted against the likes of Australian vice-captain Karen Murphy, world number eight Kelsey Cottrell and 2008 singles champion Katrina Wright.

A number of international raiders are also poised to line-up in the event, with the opportunity to prepare Down Under for the up-coming World Championships too good to pass up.

In the men’s draw, 128 competitors will gun for glory in the singles and 32 for both the pairs and triples.

The women’s draw comprises of 64 positions in the singles and 32 for both the pairs and triples.

Due to the enormity of the event, a

large number of volunteers and technical officials are required each year to ensure the smooth running of the competition over the seven days. I would like to issue a call to those interested in volunteering to contact (03) 9480 7100 or [email protected].

2012 BCiB Awards Night

The 2012 Bowls Australia Awards Night will undergo a change of scenery this year as it strives to exceed the expectations heaped on it following the success of the inaugural event, which was held in front of a capacity crown at Melbourne’s Crown Casino last February. Staged at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on the eve of the Australian Open, the BCiB Awards Night aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of the nation’s current crop of bowlers and administrators, with eleven categories up for grabs including male and female bowler of the year, coach of the year, official of the year and volunteer of the year, among others.

Tickets for the BCiB Awards Night are available to the public via www.bowlsaustralia.com.au and I strongly encourage everyone to purchase tickets early as they are expected to sell out quickly and this is a night not to be missed.

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Australian Squad unveiled

2012 NATIONAL SQUADWOMEN’S SQUADLynsey Armitage (Helensvale, QLD),Sarah Boddington (Bomaderry, NSW),Kate Carriage (Merrylands, NSW),Kelsey Cottrell (St Johns Park, NSW),Claire Duke (Cabramatta, NSW), KarenMurphy (Cabramatta, NSW), Lisa Phillips(Richmond Union, VIC), Rebecca Quail(Invermay, TAS), Beth Quinlan (St JohnsPark, NSW), Natasha Van Eldik(Raymond Terrace, NSW)

MEN’S SQUADMatthew Baus (Swansea, NSW), SeanBaker (South Tweed, NSW), MarkBerghofer (St Johns Park, NSW), MarkCasey (Helensvale, QLD), Shane Garvey(Wiseman’s Park, NSW), MatthewPietersen (St Johns Park, NSW), NathanRice (Helensvale, QLD), Wayne Ruediger(Grange, SA), Aron Sherriff (EttalongMemorial, NSW), Brett Wilkie(Helensvale, QLD)

With their sights focused firmly on this year’s World

Championships, Bowls Australiarecently announced its NationalSquad for 2012.

In an effort to further strengthen theteam, the selection of teenage sensations NSW’s Sarah Boddingtonand Victoria’s Lisa Phillips will injectyoung blood into the women’s squadalong with NSW’s Kate Carriage whohas advanced from the Australia ASquad to join the group.

National coach, Steve Glassonbelieves this new line-up boasts worldclass ability that will see the team reachgreat heights.

“I’m pleased that the national selection panel has already completedits first crucial task for the year. Withsuch a strong pool of athletes to choosefrom identifying 10 women and 10 menproved no easy feat.

“The new squads demonstrate agood combination of experience andyouth, and the national coaches andselectors are excited about the comingyear with one eye on the present andone eye on the much anticipated WorldChampionships.”

“We are extremely happy with thesquad we have assembled and I congratulate the players and look for-ward to working with them,” he said.

Those that have failed to retain theirpositions are Commonwealth Gamesgold and silver medallist, Wayne Turley,Hong Kong Classic bronze medallist,Terry Antram, and Australian Open singles/triples champion, Katrina Wright.

“Wayne, Terry and Katrina have beenvaluable members of the squad and itwas a difficult decision to let them go.”Steve said.

The Australian Development/Under25 and Australian Under 18 teams havealso been named for the Trans Tasmanevent in New Zealand. National squadmembers Boddington, Phillips, Bausand Pieterson will take part in this prestigious tournament in early March.

2012

Western Suburbs Women’sBowling Club, affilated in

August 2011 with NSWWBA, held itsfirst tournament over the weekendof November 12-13, 2011.

This pairs tournament was open to allwomen bowlers who have been playingfor less than five years. The final was athriller, St Johns Park winning by twopoints. The tournament Champions are:M. Cunha and M. Rivera (St JohnsPark), with runners up L. Baker and Y. Ackroyd (Marrickville).

Spectators were pleased to observethe great sportmanship of all playersduring the course of the game and weresurprised with the level of skill displayedby these bowlers, commenting that itrivalled games seen on the ABC.

Many competitors gave positive andencouraging feedback, comments such

Australian Development/Under 25 team:WOMENSingles: Lisa Phillips (Richmond Union, VIC)Pairs: Kristina Krstic (Osborne Park,WA), Lisa Phillips (Richmond Union, VIC)Triples: Sarah Boddington (Bomaderry,NSW), Carla Odgers (Sunbury, VIC),Samantha Shannahan (Lara, VIC)Fours: Sarah Boddington (Bomaderry,NSW), Kristina Krstic (Osborne Park,WA), Carla Odgers (Sunbury, VIC),Samantha Shannahan (Lara, VIC)

MENSingles: Matt Baus (Swansea, NSW)Pairs: Matt Baus (Swansea, NSW), ,Nick McIntyre (Bundoora, VIC)Triples: Matthew Pietersen (St JohnsPark, NSW), Ben Twist (St Johns Park,NSW), Max Kleinig (Marion, SA)Fours: Matthew Pietersen (St JohnsPark, NSW), Ben Twist (St Johns Park,NSW), Nick McIntyre (Bundoora, VIC),Max Kleinig (Marion, SA)

Australian Under 18 teamGIRLSRenee McPharlin (Balaklava, SA), Chloe Stewart (Sunbury, VIC)

BOYSRohan Wilson (Helensvale, QLD), Sean Ingham (Broadbeach, QLD).

The national squad will be reviewedin late April after the Australian SidesChampionships in Queensland. At thistime both the women’s and men’s teamswill be reduced to eight members inpreparation for the WorldChampionships.

Western Suburbs

Under 5 Years Tournamentas ... “valuable competition experience”were common. Praise was also given tothe organisers of the event, citing thegreat organisation, welcoming attitudeand catering to players needs in regardsto the provision of water and water-melon throughout gameplay.

Under 5 Years tournament winners (l to r): M. Cunha and M. Rivera (St Johns Park),with runners-up Y. Ackroyd and L. Baker(Marrickville).


Juniors Report

The second week of the New Year sawthe NSW under 18 Boys and Girls

sides travel to Sorrento, Western Australiato defend the Quadrangular Series.

The Quadrangular Series is contestedby NSW, SA, VIC and WA over 3 days.The Overall winner is based on gamewins, with the girls and boys sides combined as one.

Day One began with NSW playing thehome side, Western Australia in all disciplines. NSW started well winningfive out of eight games across the boardand a draw in the Girl’s fours.

The third and final session of the daythen consisted of the Girl’s side playingwhile the Boy’s side had the session off.The Girls played Victoria in this sessionand had a split result, claiming victory inthe singles while being defeated in thefours. NSW finished the day in secondplace on 13 points, 1 point behindVictoria.

NSW had more positive results onDay Two, winning six of the ten gamesplayed. NSW shaped up against SouthAustralia, claiming victory in all disciplines except for two.

The third and final session on thesecond day was the opposite of the

first, with the Boy’s side playing whileGirl’s had a break. Heading into this session NSW had grabbed a strangle-hold on the trophy with Victoria dropping games against the home statein the early sessions that day.

Victoria fought hard in the afternoonsessions and managed to claim bothgames, including a last bowl thriller inthe Boy’s triples.

After the two late defeats of the day,NSW’s lead was cut to just 1 point overVictoria leading into the final day, wherethe two sides were to play each other.

On the final morning of play, NSWneeded to win two of their remainingfour games against Victoria to bring

home the trophy. Thelead changed in allfour games numeroustimes throughout themorning, with theboys singles andfours finishing first,Victoria claimed boththese matches.

With the Boyswatching on, the Girlsfinished off the seriesjust as strongly asthey had started,claiming both games.The two wins by theGirls meant NSW

shared the points with Victoria for themorning session and therefore held ontotheir 1 point lead and claimed the 2012Quadrangular Series.

Congratulations to all NSW playersand coaches on their outstandingefforts, a special mention to Ellen Ryanwho was undefeated throughout theentire event.

Final Standings1st NSW (29 Points +51 shots),

2nd Victoria (28 Points +40 shots),

3rd Western Australia (23 Points -37 shots)

4th South Australia (16 Points -54 shots)

NSW SidesBoysSean Mawdsley (Warilla), Beau Prideaux (Cabramatta), Tom Hull (Dubbo Railway), Corey Wedlock (West Coffs), andHaydn Bojkowski (Maitland City).

GirlsEllen Ryan (Goulburn Railway), Rheni Austin (Barraba), Dawn Hayman (Fairy Meadow), Tayla Conway (Edgeworth) andStephanie Hili (Warilla)

Coaches – Jack Hawkins andSharyn Renshaw

Chris GreenNSW Community Development Officer

Blues Risein the West

NSW Under 18’s Team and Coaches

Team captains Sean Mawdsley and Stephanie Hili receive the QuadrangularSeries Trophy from Sorrento Club Deputy President Ian Marshall.


State Results NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

STATE PENNANTSNo. 1: Winner: St Johns Park

Runner-up: North HavenNo. 2: Winner: Dubbo City

Runner-up: Goulburn RailwayNo. 3: Winner: Merimbula Imlay

Runner-up: Dubbo CityNo. 4: Winner: Adaminaby

Runner-up: Yamba

STATE SINGLESWinner: S. Boddington (Bomaderry)Runner-up D. Howard (Castle Hill)

STATE PAIRSWinners: K. Richards, N. Van Eldik

(Raymond Terrace

Runners-up: K. Cottrell, K. Wright(St Johns Park)

STATE TRIPLESWinners: P. Campbell, M. Kennedy,

J. Anderson (Inverell)

Runners-up: J. Anderson, V. Gibbs,G. Gannon (Charlestown)

STATE FOURSWinners: K. Richards, H. Stokes,

S. Vessenjack, N. Van Eldik(Raymond Terrace)

Runners-up: L. Prideaux, L. Thomas, K. Moran,K. Murphy (Cabramatta)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS – SINGLESWinner: J. Agar (St Johns Park)Runner-up: V. McIntyre (Soldiers Point)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPIONS – PAIRSWinners: K. Richards, N. Van Eldik

(Raymond Terrace)

Runners-up: L. McNeil, J. Cooke (Goulburn Railway)

STATE CARNIVAL – 2011Winners: L. Martin, F. McMahon, C. Keep,

P. McPherson (Engadine)

Runners-up: S. Malzard, E. Ramsay, D. Westman, P. Light (Composite)

Third: C. Gillard, J. Clark, D. Schoemaker,B. Herbertson (Merrylands)

Fourth: S. Maloney, C. Wakefield, A. SouthU. Killow (Northmead)

AUSTRALIAN INDOORQUALIFYING SINGLESCHAMPIONSHIP – 2011Winner: K. Carriage (Merrylands)Runner-up: C. Duke (Cabramatta)Third: K. Murphy (Cabramatta)Fourth: G. Gannon (Charlestown)(5) K. Moran (Cabramatta)(6) H. Weissner (Castle Hill)(7) L. Mitchell (Cabramatta)(8) A. Davidson (Port Macquarie City)(9) M. Patterson (Greenwell Point)

(10) V. Turner (Warilla)(11) S. Boddington (Bomaderry)(12) D. Howard (Castle Hill) (13) S. De La Harpe (Castle Hill)

LADIES OVER 60’sMETRO vs COUNTRY - 2011Winner: Country

HONOUR ROLL 20112011 RESULTS OF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS

Have you had any challenges in yourbowling career?

Everytime I play it’s a challenge.Have you always been good at bowls?

Good is not the right word. I try to beconsistent but it doesn’t always work.

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

This year has been my proudest. Ihave been in many finals, always thebridesmaid never the bride until thisyear. My mate Carol Eggleton, who alsostarted bowls not long after me and with whom I have won pennants weresuccessful in winning the club pairs. Itwas so exciting!

What is so special about playing bowls?The challenges and the friendships.

What information would you give tobowlers to help them along.

I would tell them to try to be patient,keep your sense of humour and enjoyplaying a great game.

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

In a No. 3 pennant game a few yearsago, we were playing for the flag, down16-1, our other side were in front andmy girls were very despondent. As wewalked up the green I told them if theywanted to get on the bus to CoffsHarbour they had better lift their game.They all burst out laughing and became


Carole moved from Sydney in 1988with her late husband and sons. Shethen moved to Dunbogan 5 years ago.She has a son and his family living inSydney, and another son and twograndsons living in Port Macquarie.

How long have you been bowlingCarole?

I started bowling in 1995.Please tell us how you came to be interested in bowling and what keepsyou going on playing?

I always played tennis and squashand was not interested in bowls. My latehusband played bowls when he was inhis thirties and I always said I was nevergoing to play with those old ladies.Bowling friends at the cub nagged mefor 5 years and I always said “No!”. ThenI retired from work and without tellinganyone, my sister and I had coachinglessons. I have always regretted that Ididn’t play earlier, I love the friendshipand involvement. My boys still say “veryinvolved for someone who was nevergoing to play bowls. Ha ha!”

You live up towards Tuncurry, what isyour bowling club?

North Haven.What size and colour are your bowls?

My bowls are Blue, Size 3 Heavy.Tell us a bit of you history with bowls. Isthis the only club you have belonged toand a brief summary of the high pointsat this club or others to which you havebelonged.

I have only ever belonged to NorthHaven. I have been on the Match andSelection Committees, also a Director ofthe Club Limited. I served a 3 year termas District President and 7 years asDistrict Secretary (current).How many days a week do you bowl?

At the moment I bowl one day aweek at club level. I try to play in allDistrict events and Carnivals.Will you be playing pennants in 2012and would you like to share some ofyour history of playing in pennantteams?

I love playing Pennants and havebeen selected to play No. 2 in 2012. Ihave won 2 x No. 5 pennants, 3 x No. 3pennant and 2 x No. 4 pennant badges.

This month’s bowler is

Carole GrahamRegional Representative for Region 2

a new side. On the last end the scorewas even, I was told to kill the end, giving us a chance to play an extra endand become victorious. How about that!

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

I would like to go to Ireland as that iswhere my grandfather came from toAustralia in 1912, and I would take anyone who would like to come withme.

What makes you proud to be a bowler?Not only do I love to play the game

but it is the mateship that I formed overthe past 16 years, especially when I lostmy husband. Wherever I go I alwaysmeet someone I have met throughbowls.

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

I don’t watch a lot of television, but Ilike shows with music that make mehappy.

What is it like living in Dunbogan and ifyou could change your life what wouldyou do and where would you live?

Dunbogan is heaven! I live beside abeautiful river and under a lovely mountain. I have great neighbours andfriends. I would not and will not bechanging anything. I must say how veryproud I was to have been accepted asthe 2012 Region 2 representative.

May I say thank you Carole for agree-ing to be the first Meet a Bowler underthe new constitution and setting up ofthe regions.

We wish all of you the very best inyour new and interesting positions.

Meet a Bowler Carole Graham (North Haven)

The Stamford Grand in Adelaide on Wednesday,December 7, 2011 saw a star studded list inductedinto Bowls Australia Inaugural Hall of Fame. Therewere two categories, with 29 athletes and 9 generalmembers awarded induction.

These names appeared in the November/DecemberBowls News on page 20. New members will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the BowlsAustralia Awards night each year.

National Coach and inductee Steve Glasson said,“When you join that sort of list and see some of thenames on there, it is quite scary really.”


NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

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

Sept 6 North Haven Secretary, North HavenMemorial Day 6559 8259

Sept 8 Malua Bay M. Mulcahy 4472 2121Open Pairs

Sept 10 Sutherland J. Powditch 9522 9407Charity Day

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

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

Sept 16 Northern Suburbs District R. CoodeVersatility Six Carnival 9634 9575

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 24 Grandviews M. Teasdale 9533 7967Club Open Triples Day

Sept 24 Pt Macquarie City C. Bowman25, 26 Coca Cola Triples Carnival 6584 0229

Oct 5 Cronulla J. Thornton 9531 0950Spring Triples

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 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

Nov 6 North Haven Secretary 6559 8259Melbourne Cup Day

Nov 8 North Haven Secretary 6559 8259Gala Day

Nov 20 Pt Macquarie City C. BowmanGala Day 6584 0229

Feb 3 Newport Beach M. Smith 9918 5226Surfside Carnival

Feb 13 Cronulla J. Thornton 9531 0950Charity Fours (Hawaiian Theme)

Feb 24 Bankstown Sports M. GiacominOpen Triples 9790 1362

Feb 24 Dural Country Club K. Turrell 9634 1070Pre Pennant Carnival

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

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

May 7 Beecroft L. Thornewell 0424 291 549Gala Triples

May 16 Dalmeny R. Gourley 4476 738717,18 Ladies Autumn Carnival

May 25 Cronulla J. Thornton 9531 0950Autumn Triples

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

July 16 Yamba J. Funnell 6646 8589Pacific Pairs

July 17 Coffs Harbour Ex-Services P. Russell18 Beautizone Carnival 6652 7565

July 20 Cronulla J. Thornton 9531 0950Versatility Fours

July 21 St Johns Park Bowls Office 9610 366622 Junior Pairs Open/Mixed

July 23 Pennant Hills P. Lowe 9489 2240Wattle Carnival Triples

July 23 Sutherland J. Powditch 9522 9407Open Pairss

July 27 St Johns Park Bowls Office 9610 3666Ladies Handicap Triples

July 30 Pt Macquarie City C. Bowman31 Versatility Fives 6584 0229

Aug 3 Epping North E. Watford 9869 2304Camellia Carnival

Aug 3 South Cronulla L. Lowder 9523 0702Triples

Aug 5 Epping North E. Watford 9869 2304Mixed Fours

Aug 6 Epping North K. Douglas 9868 1216Men’s Fours

Aug 8-9 Westport Port Macquarie D. BurleyTwo Day Triples Carnival 6582 5142

Aug 16 North Haven Secretary, Nth HavenFriendship Day 6559 8259

Aug 18 Parkes M. Riordan 6862 531319 Ladies Classic Pairs

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Around the Greens

Armidale WBC held its verysuccessful 7th Spring

Blossom Carnival over theweekend of October 15 –16 with22 teams participating in thetwo day carnival.

Armidale President Beryl Sloggett andClub Acting CEO Patrick Crick welcomedthe bowlers. Unfortunately, showersgreeted the players but after a few endsthe showers subsided and raincoats were discarded.

Winners of the Armidale Spring Carnival2011: D. Fuller, D. O’Connell, I. Radlingmayr, P. Light (Armidale), a composite team.

Fine weather prevailed for the remain-der of the carnival and Sunday was alovely day for bowls.

First Armidale with 4 wins +93; D. Fuller, D. O’Connell, L. Radlingmayr, P. Light.

Second Wingham with 4 wins +92;M. Yarnold, J. Montague, V. Neeson,

L. Cross.

Third Taree Railway with 4 wins +91;L. Sky, D. Bakerston, E. Toothy, M. Borham.

Fourth South Tamworth with 3 wins,1 draw +78; I. Easey, F. Hunt, J. Northey,S. Otte.

Fifth Asquith with 3 wins, 1 loss +78;V. Fabian, J. Bennett, H. Robertson, V. Henderson.

Sixth Sunnybank, Qld, with 2 wins, 1draw and 1 loss +71; M. South, E. Crawford, B. Goynich, H. Dillon.

Consolation awards were sponsoredby David Hodgson Chemist.

President Beryl thanked the carnivalcommittee, all the workers and helpers,umpire and club employees and members, all the teams who attendedand travelled so far and who promised tocome back next year.

C a r n i v a l

NSW STATEDEAF SINGLES

CHAMPIONSHIPSHIELD

Congratulations to Susan Kendal, winner of the NSW State Deaf

Singles Championship Shield. This event was held at Walcha WBC duringSeptember 2011.

Members of Gosford BC were delighted with Sue’s winning performanceand congratulated her on her return to Gosford after the event.

City of Canada Bay

CouncilVeterans’ Day

Greenlees Park hosted a Veteran’s Day on Friday,

November 4, 2011 with twentytwo Veterans from Concord RSL,Tigers Five Dock and GreenleesPark Women’s Bowling Clubsattending.

This day is sponsored by the Cityof Canada Bay Council and is verymuch appreciated by the players, themajority of whom live in the area andare ratepayers.

The annual get-together friendlyday is looked forward to by all players.

Veteran’s Day Greenlees Park (l to r):Kitty Gallagher (Concord RSL), Merle McCarthy, President (Tigers Five Dock), andGlad Alderton (Greenlees Park).

Veteran Badges were presentedby Merle McCarthy, President ofTigers Five Dock WBC to GladAlderton (Greenlees Park) who was90 in September, and to KittyGallagher (Concord RSL), who was80 in March.

There were two stalwarts playing,Connie Precians, 97 years and Gloria Behinger, 91 years, both fromTigers Five Dock, while several otherplayers are in their eighties.

Armidale Spring Blossom

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012 NSWWBA • BOWLS NEWS

Susan Kendal (Gosford City) winnerof the NSW Women’s State Deaf SinglesChampionship Shield (Walcha).


NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

On Tuesday, November 20, 2011,Kingscliff WBC, after 60 years of

being a member of Bowls Queenslandwas welcomed into the NSWWBA at aspecial ceremony attended by NSWState President Patricia Reynolds.

Representatives from the 10 clubs thatmake up the Tweed Byron District WBAgathered to form a guard of honour towelcome the arrival of State President Patricia. These ladies were joined by themembers of Kingscliff WBC as well as invited guests from the South Tweed andTweed Heads BC’s along with various

Pictured (l to r): Regional Representative J. Padgen, NSWWBA President P. Reynolds, Kingscliff President Faye Lean with Tweed Byron District President A. Mackay.

clubs from the Northern Rivers District.Guests and visitors joined club

members in a morning of bowls whichwas preceded by the welcoming ceremony. The day was a huge successand Kingscliff is to be congratulated onthe wonderful organisation at their clubthat ensured everyone enjoyed them-selves on this special day.

Tweed Byron District President AnneMackay and the Executive Committee are delighted to welcome Kingscliff to the District Association and look forward to ahappy and successful union.

TUNCURRY – A Special Group of Women

Super Special Day

This special group of women areloyal members of Tuncurry BC, one

is a Foundation member, two are over90 years, and four of them 40 yearsplus membership. They have been thebackbone of what clubs are all about.

Back in the days when we had tomake the lunches (for the men as well),wash and dry dishes, make morningteas, entertain with “acts” in concerts atthe drop of a hat, and generally do whatwe all emulate in this busy world of clublife.

They are winners with Pennant flags,Club and District Badges, proudly wornand always happy to be involved in theclub. One lady travels each week fromSeal Rocks, rain hail or shine. Some ofthem are the first to put their hands up

when a job needs to be done. So Tuncurry thought it was a nice

way to say thank you for their contribu-

tion and many years of service.Each club has a myriad of stories to

be told and this is just one of them.

A Special Group of Women – Isobel McBride, Kath Horgan, Audrey Redman, Makie Davieson, Fay Smith (Tuncurry).

Terrigal Vera Peyton Shield

Held on October 20, 2011 a beauti-ful sunny spring day at Avoca

Beach Ladies BC, the Vera PeytonShield was attended by 28 ladies fromAvoca and 28 from Terrigal.

The day commenced with a specialmorning tea, followed by bowls and thena 2 course lunch to conclude. A Spiderwas held to start the bowls rolling andmost of the ladies received a small prize.

A lovely game was had by all whoplayed in this event though Terrigalproved too strong for our ladies on theday, winning 147 to Avoca’s 122 points.Headed by President Pam Ison, Terrigalshown in the photograph receiving theShield from President Pat Kearton ofAvoca, Terrigal carried off the shield totheir club triumphantly! Terrigal will hostnext year’s Vera Peyton Shield.

Pictured (l to r): President P. Ison (Terrigal) withP. Kearton (Avoca Beach).

Tweed Byron District

Super Special Day


Around the Greens

Seven Zones played this yearand a total of 152 teams

entered (136 teams last year).This event was commenced byPetersham WBC in 2000, Zonename, Inner West, with threeclubs involved.

We are pleased to advise a new Zonewill join next year, their Zone name being“Too Hot To Trot”, which is an annualevent organised by Ashfield WBC.

The late Chairperson, Margaret Osborne would be very happy to see theSaturday Triples going on so strongly. Thelate Lenore Dunn, a Past State Presidentwas also instrumental in furthering theSaturday Triples since its inception, andencouraged junior bowlers, and workingladies, to play in the Saturday games.

The Annual Winners Trophy was donated by Lenore, and all players appreciate the result of her foresight.

Inner West – played June 18 to July30, 20 teams, 21 ends won by SamKnight, Janet McLean, Colleen Starr“Cherry Bomb” (Marrickville).

Eastern Suburbs – played August 8to September 17, 18 teams, 21 ends won by Jan McDonnell, Nan Collier,Shirley Reid “Smart Alexes” (Alexandria-Erskineville).

Gosford Waters – played August 6 toSeptember 3, 32 teams, 15 ends won byDianne Baker, Pamela Colban,Gwendoline Hardwick “The Terrigal Trio”(Terrigal).

Northside Women’s – played twoSundays, September 11 and 18, 20teams, 13 ends – two bowl triples, withthree games each Sunday won by Hazel Hoyle, Jane Legras, Jan Mountain “Warringah Gals” (Warringah).

North Western – played August 6 toSeptember 10, 28 teams, 15 ends – wonby Narelle Crump, Marion Khamis,Bev Davis “The Blue Roos” (Asquith).

Southern Tablelands – Had twocompetitions played March 26 to April16 – 8 teams, 15 ends won by Kath Humberstone, Merle Nicolson, Debbie Nicholson “The Fill-ins” (Picton).

The second competition was played

Winners of the Saturday Morning Triples for 2011 (l to r) NSWWBA President Patricia Reynolds withwinners S. Reid, J. McDonald. C. McBeath (sub for N. Collier)’ (Alexandria-Erskineville).

from August 27 to September 17–12teams, 15 ends won by KathHumberstone, Merle Nicholson “The Fill-ins” (Picton).

Western Suburbs – The competitionwas scheduled from March 12 to April 9but due to rain, only three Saturdaygames were played – 24 teams, 18 endswon by Jean Reynolds, Colleen Smith,Sharyn Firth “Merrylands Magic” *Merrylands).

The winners of each Zone played thequarter-finals and semi-finals on Saturday,November 12 at Marrickville BC and thefinal was played on Sunday morningNovember 13, three bowl triples, 21ends.

The winners were the “Smart Alexes”,(Alexandria-Erskineville) over “The Fill-ins”,(Picton). The standard of play on bothdays was high and supporters enjoyed really good bowls. Due to sickness, several teams had substitutes playing.

The second in the winning team, Nan Collier had substitutes playing. The second in the winning team, Nan Collierhad Carol McBeath as her substitute. Therunner-up team had Judy Hogson andFran Laker as substitutes.

On Sunday, the new President, PatriciaReynolds attended and presented thewinner and runner-up trophies, and wethank President Patricia for her atten-dance. President Patricia has attendedthe November play-offs on several occasions supporting the Gosford WatersZone winners.

The runner-up Trophy was donated byMargaret Borgenicht, a previous Chair ofState Match Committee who was unableto attend.

Kath Chatillon, Chair of the StateCoaching Panel and regular Umpire wasalso unable to attend due to recent surgery. Special thanks go to GaiShirvington (Greenlees Park) and DennisThompson (Marrickville) for acting as Umpires on the Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Each Zone Committee organises theirevent, conditions of play, arranging thevenues and an Umpire, and thanks go tothose Committees for their good results,as they work independently of their club.Sponsorships are obtained by someZones, and weekly raffles also go towardsthe trophy monies.

Encouragement Awards are given toteams with an Under Five Year player, ora Junior, also working ladies. SomeZones had mother and daughter playingin the same team. If anyone is interestedin starting another Zone, please contactChairperson, Sherron Wilson, 8332 1535(work) or Gladys Barnes, 9799 1052.

Ladies Saturday Triples

1 – Portland, 60th Birthday

10 – Neutral Bay, President’s Day

OFFICIAL DIARYFebruary 2012

NSWWBABOWLS NEWS

The Third Asquith ChallengeShield was held at Asquith

Bowling and Recreation Clubon November 4, 2011.

There were 10 clubs participating,eight visitors and two teams fromAsquith. Each club selected a side comprising two teams of four, an ‘A’ teamand a ‘B’ team.

The ‘A’ team contained players fromGrade 2 Pennants in 2011 or lower, whilethe ‘B’ team contained players fromGrade 3 Pennants or lower. ‘A’ teamsonly played ‘A’ teams and ‘B’ teams onlyplayed ‘B’ Teams. Two games of 15 endswere played with a lovely lunch served byAsquith’s social committee.

The team from Turramurra Bowling Club receiving the Asquith Challenge Shield 2011 from Mr RossDrake of T J Andrews Funeral Services, the sponsors of the Shield (Asquith).

AsquithChallenge

Shield

The concept of the Asquith ChallengeShield is to give bowlers playing Grades2, 3 and 4 a chance to represent theirclubs.

A very enjoyable day was had by alland we look forward to next year when we hope to see even more clubsrepresented.

The winners of the 2011 Asquith

Challenge Shield were the ladies from Turramurra BC and they were delightedto accept the shield in addition to eachbowler receiving an individual trophy aswell as a monetary prize.

The two skips were entrusted with theperpetual trophy to display at their cluband invited to return in 2012 to defendthe shield.


Special Days

with much aplomb, that we were happy.To those ladies who worked so hard toput this day together, to those who tooksuch an active part in the organisationon the day, and most of all to PresidentJoan for her leadership over the pastthree years, we say thank you.

To Bondi, thank you for Forty Yearsof fun and good bowling in such won-derful surroundings. Members look for-ward to forty more years.

• • • The Lower North Coast District

celebrated District President JoanHinton’s President’s Day at her club,Old Bar on October 25, 2011. Joanwas escorted by Vice Presidents PaulaBody and Clare Horrocks through aGuard of Honour by members/guests.

First to greet her were Lower NorthCoast District Secretary Julie Scott withLower North Coast District TreasurerSigne Meehan, Patron Dawn Baldwin,Lower North Coast District Match members Gwen Symes and Kay Lewis,delegates from 15 District clubs andLower North Coast District PublicityOfficer Robin Bell, busy taking photos.

President Joan was escorted into theClub Old Bar which had prepared aspecial morning tea followed by a gameof bowls on the beautifully preparedgreens. The rain came down after a fewends, back in the club with lots oflaughter and chatter.

Special guests were Joan’s husbandTom and daughters Michelle and Julia,Club Old Bar CEO Tom Jones, VicePresident Mal Ladmore and Presidentof the Men’s Club Terry Dark joined thecelebrations for a delicious lunch andsweets served in the auditorium.

Toastmistress, District Secretary Juliedirected toasts and responses and hadthe official proceedings flowing freely.Joan was presented with gifts of goldearrings and bracelet, Joan’s daughterspresented her with beautiful flowers,Gwen Symes made Joan a very specialpatchwork quilt with all the Districtclubs bowls cloths inserted.

District Patron Dawn and DistrictExecutives joined Joan in the cutting ofthe cake. With everyone singingAdvance Australian Fair and Auld LangSyne, the day was then drawn to aclose with Joan thanking everyone formaking her day special and wishedthem safe travelling.

• • • South Grafton celebrated Enid

McKew’s President’s Day on Tuesday,October 25, 2011. Bowlers representingthe surrounding clubs and members ofCentral Riverina 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, Edna wasjoined by a special guest, her son Fred.

Bondi WBC is very proud to havecelebrated President Joan Atkins, andthe club’s 40th Anniversary on August24, 2011. Members, past members,representatives from neighbouringclubs, dignitaries and guests were wel-comed to a beautiful sun-filled day.Bondi was honoured by the presence ofthe then NSWWBA Vice-President BerylWatson, along with Eastern SuburbsDistrict President Rosemary Lingard,and Eastern Suburbs District SecretarySandra Ballard.

Morning tea was followed by a veryenjoyable game of bowls, and afteraperitifs the official party and gueststook their place in the beautifully deco-rated auditorium for a fabulous lunch.

Welcomes and toasts were warmlygiven and received, and Vice PresidentBeryl presented NSWWBA Merit Pins tofive ladies for their many years of hardwork and dedication to the club.

These ladies were President JoanAtkins, Noeleen Wratten, DulcieMourant, Ray Cook and Pam Smith.The announcement of these ladiesnames was met by a huge applausefrom everyone in attendance, as all fivewere recognised as being worthy of thehonour. Congratulations to you all.

This was indeed a very special dayfor all Bondi members, and thanks goto everyone who was able to join withus for this celebration. Particular thanksgo to those ladies who have beenmembers of the Club for so many years(some are Founding Members), but whoare no longer able to play their belovedgame of bowls. It was wonderful tohave your company.

Thanks also to the two GentlemenMembers, Sid Kildea and Alan Mourantwho served the sherry and ensured,

Bondi ladies enjoying their 40th Anniversary and Presidents Day.

Pictured (l to r): front row – Lower North Coast District President Joan Hinton, Patron DawnBaldwin, back row – Paula Body, Julie Scott, Clare Horrocks and Signe Meehan.

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South Grafton President Enid assisted byCentral Riverina District President Lyn cuttingthe cake.

Wallerawang WBC President’s Day (l to r) – NSWWBA President Patricia Reynolds withWallerawang President Dianne Hawken and Western District President Ruth Harries.

Wagga RSL WBC RSL President JohnKeyes, President Lola Goddard and Men’s BCPresident Max Sanbrook .

Sutherland Shire WBC celebratedtheir District President Margaret Foley’sspecial day during July 2011. Celebra-tions were held at President Margaret’sclub, Cronulla RSL situated overlookingthe beautiful beach of Cronulla.

The day was attended by PresidentMargaret’s husband Phillip, daughtersBarbara and Tricia, sister Ursula andfriends Eljean, Sheila and Shirley. Presi-dent and Vice President of the RSLMen’s Club, Past District Presidents VonDarby and Janet Farrell, members repre-senting the Shire’s 10 clubs, EasternSuburbs, St George-Canterbury andGeorges River.

President Margaret’s three year termcame to an end in August. During herspeech Margaret thanked all the ladiesof the district committee for their workand help in making her time in office soenjoyable, making many new friends.

Many speeches were made thankingPresident Margaret for her contributionto all district clubs. The cake wasdelightful and cut by President Margaretand her two daughters. A delicious

morning tea and lunch was served andenjoyed. Though not the best day forbowling, a fun day was had by all.

• • • On Wednesday, October 26, 2011,

the small Wallerawang WBC celebrat-ed its President’s Day. The new Presi-dent Dianne Hawken welcomed NSW-WBA President Patricia Reynolds andWestern District President Ruth Harries.

After a short game of bowls played incold conditions on a very fast carpetgreen, everyone was glad to get into theClub. After lunch, President Patriciainformed the members of the manychanges that are going to take place inthe near future. Members found her veryfriendly and approachable.

NSWWBA Merit Pins were presentedto three Wallerawang ladies, PresidentDianne Hawken, Match CommitteeChairperson Nancy Sutton and SocialCommittee Chairperson DonnaCoupland. The cake was cut by Presi-dent Dianne and the two Club Patron-esses, Betty Foye and Wilma Burkitt.

Because it was also the club’s 35thBirthday, the theme of the day was jadeand the ‘Home and Away’ winners werepresented with well-established Jadeplants. The day ended with the singingof the National Anthem.

• • • Wagga RSL celebrated its 30th

Birthday, President’s and TournamentDay recently. President Lola Goddardwelcomed District President BerylLawson, presenting her with flowers.

A very warm welcome was given tospecial guests, inaugural PresidentEileen White, previous Presidents DorisEldridge, Judy Hales, Lorna Gordon (MCfor the day) and Joan Nolan, and RSLPresident John Keys and President ofthe Men’s Bowling Club, Max Sanbrook.

Following a game of bowls, President John Keys proposed a toastto RSL Bowling Club and commentedon the magnificent meal which wasenjoyed by 120 members and guests.President Max proposed a toast toPresident Lola who then responded andpresented a gift to each of her hardworking executive team. The cutting ofthe cake was by foundation PresidentEileen White and President LolaGoddard.

National lawn bowlscoach, Steve Glasson,was named in theAustralia Day HonoursList as recipient of theMedal (OAM) of theOrder of Australia.

The former worldchampion was awarded the esteemedhonour for his service to lawn bowls asa coach, player and ambassador forthe game.

Glasson, who has served as coachfor the last 12 months, was surprisedbut flattered by the recognition.

“I am honoured but also very humbled to be awarded an OAM forservices to bowls. Bowls is a way oflife for me that has given me so much pleasure over the years,” he said.

Australian Coachawarded OAM


Life Memberships

Patrons

President Robin Bell had the pleasure of honoring JoyceCooper with Life Membership on behalf of Old Bar club members at the Quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 29,2011. Joyce had been a dedicated member of the club since1994 serving on the social committee,committee and selectors. It is always apleasure to be with Joyce as she is avery happy person and nothing is evera problem if members of the club need help.

She is a great bowler, although notbeing a major winner, but was in thewinning No. 6 Pennant Team in 2002;up to a couple of years ago Joycealways competed in all the club events.Joyce also holds a State Merit Pin forreward for her dedication to the Old BarWomen’s Bowlng Club.

• • • At the Annual General Meeting of Wingham WBC, it was

with great pride that Myra Cash was elected as Life Member ofthe club. Myra has been a club member since January 1, 1991and filled the position of Treasurer for17 years, still on-going with her astute-ness for figures, which she loves.

Myra has had many achievementsincluding Minor Singles, Consistency,Pairs, runner-up in Triples, Fours andMixed events on many occasions. Sheis a valued member of the DistrictPennant team winning Grade 5 and 6in 2009 and 2011. It is with pleasureyour fellow members award you this Life Membership, you have earnedit well.

Pennant Hills has a new Patron, Roxanne Prowse. It wasannounced on October 20, 2011, that Roxanne had been selected and had accepted the position to her delight.Roxanne was a Foundation member of the club and workedtirelessly for 38 years. She has been Vice President twice and,worked on various committees.

She had been Vice President of Northern Suburbs Districtand Chair of Social. In accepting the position Roxanne said herfirst job was putting flowers in the ladies toilet and now she isPatron along with Ronnie Moran. Congratulations Roxannefrom all your friends and associates.

New Patron (l to r): a very happy Roxanne Prowse with flowers presentedby Pennant Hills President Helen Atkinson.

Springwood WBC is honoured tohave elected Helen Griffin as their newPatron. Helen originally played at WestEpping club before transferring toSpringwood 23 years ago.

Helen has held the position of VicePresident four times, and has been 4years with the Match Committee, aswell as having held many other positions on the committee over theyears. She is a pleasure to play andwork with.

Members are encouraged by Helenas she always participates in all clubevents and competitions, having wonthe fours, the triples and minor pairs. Helen is a devoted worker and the club is fortunate to have her as the club patron.

Club Patron HelenGriffin (Springwood).

Life Member JoyceCooper (Old Bar).

Life Member Myra Cash(Wingham).


Letterbox

Congratulations ladies, it is indeed good news to hear of a newclub. Long may you prosper!

Dear Editor,The decision has been made apparently that the Districts and

Zones are now into Regions. I ask that the organisers of thesebe very considerate how they couple regions for the travelling tointer-region events, ie playoffs.

Most small country clubs do not have the resources to aidplayers financially so the cost of travel and accommodation issubstantial. Travelling time can amount to many hours. Perhaps it would be less costly to pay the fines imposed for non-attendance, but then the consequences are harsh.

NSW is a large state and country players are aware of theproblems of distances travelled as we do it all the time within theDistricts and Zones. So I ask that the organisers be aware andvery considerate regarding this new venture.

Marnie Meacham, West Wyalong WBC

Dear Marnie,Thank you for your letter of November 10, 2011. Please be

advised that the Districts are exactly as they were before when inGroups. The only thing that has changed is the name from “Group” to“Regions”. Your previous Group G has been divided into two, Regions10 and 11; covering Central Riverina, South Western and SouthernSlopes. Therefore you would have smaller distances to travel and Ihope this explanation will be of help.

NSWWBA President Patricia

Western Suburbs Foundation members (l to r): front row – J. Wisby, M. Delichi, M. Ho; back row – J. Starr, F. Miechels, M. Di Rosario, G. Momo,P. Butler (absent - S. Miechels, B. White).

Dear Editor,It is way too often these days, that we hear of Bowling clubs,

closing down. So it is with great delight that the formation of anew club – Western Suburbs Bowling Club, is announced.

Western Suburbs is a club within a club of Western SuburbsLeagues Club (West Ashfield) and play at Wests Sports BowlingClub in Croydon. The ladies are very thankful to receive the fullsupport of both these clubs.

The club has grown from the original ten Foundation mem-bers to 20 members in a short two months. This is mainly due totwo very successful recruitment days held in September. Thevery first tournament was on the weekend of November 12-13,2011.

Play days are Tuesday and Saturday mornings. With threegreens, and ample off street parking, the members look forwardto welcoming lady bowlers who wish to join us for a friendlygame. Please ring the club 9797 6888 before 9am on play days.

Jean Wisley, President Western Suburbs


Group Results

K Group Match 2011

Grade 1St Johns Park (Lansdowne District)

Grade 2Greenacre (Georges River District)

Grade 3Merrylands (Lansdowne District)

Grade 4Guildford (Lansdowne District)

Below: Grade 3 Pennant winners at Group K level(l to r): A. Mulherin, G. Scanlon, S. Moore, M. Bridge (s), J. Quinn, R. Camilleri, G. Simpson, L. Anderson (s) (Merrylands).

Below bottom: Grade 4 Pennant winners at GroupK level (l to r): B. Longworth, S. Priem, H. Cullen, K. Betcher, J. Park, J. Brennan, B. Nolan, J. Anzelark (Guildford).

Above: Grade 1 Pennant winners at Group K level (l to r): J. Keegan (s), K. Wright, A. Johns ,M. Parcell, S. Rumble, S. Renshaw, K. Cottrell, B. Quinlan (s) (St Johns Park).

Right: Grade 2 Pennant winners at Group K level (l to r): J. Griffith, M. Carney, I. Warner, S. Hinten,E. Ieraci, S. Munro, B. Palmer, C. O’Dwyer(Greenacre).

Special DaysNovember-December 2011 issue

of Bowls News, Gladesville 50thAnniversary celebrations, page 28,wrong photo was published.

The correct photo is below.

Cutting the cake (l to r): NSWWBA VP Robyn Procter, Gladesville President LynMacdonald, Bennelong District VicePresident Marie Farthing at Gladesville’s50th Anniversary celebrations.

Pennants results at Group level

NSWWBABOWLS NEWSCharity Days

Friendship Day/Charity Day for cancerwas held at Cabarita Beach WBC onOctober 11. The greens, awash in pink,were filled to capacity. Fun and Frivolityreigned galore. The ladies had earlierenjoyed mingling and treating themselvesto goodies from the trading table.

Following a short game of bowls, a superb morning tea was presented by theSocial ladies. Entertainment included arousing sing-a-long but the coup degrace was a visit from ‘Julia’ and ‘Tony’who had the ladies in hysterics as theydebated the concept of a swimming pool to be constructed on one of ourgreens.

To the delight of all, the Club raised$1,250 from items on the trading table,raffles and donations that will now be forwarded to the Cancer Fund.

President Helen and members wereextremely grateful for the strong supportshown for the worthy cause.

• • • Cowra WBC during 2011 held three

successful Charity Days enjoyed by all,namely (i) Breast Cancer, (ii) Pink Day (Do Good Feel Good), (iii) For a local disabled youth.

When weather permitted, outdoorbowls were played and at other timescarpet bowls, various card and boardgames or the usual standby, just plainconversation.

Lunch was always provided by theladies, the proverbial sandwiches and delicious country cooking of cakes andslices. In excess of $2,500 was raisedand Cowra will continue these lines in2012.

Day at West Coffs BC. Twenty teamsfrom various clubs within the District tookpart with ladies in costume representingthe letter “C”. The winner of the best individual costume was Beryl Bracken,(cow), second place was Marie Owen(Cleopatra) and third place Beryl Litmus(Cowgirl).

The best dressed team was BevJones, Alma Reid, Noelene Lawrence andPam James (Cannibals) with secondplace Di Madison, Lyn Scarlett, ShirleyDodds and Tracy Cowpe Pendleton (TheCharity Constables). The winning bowlsteam: C. Bamford, W. Morrin, C. Irvine, C. Anthony, and runner-up team: W. Polley, C. Davis, R. Lincoln, M. Short.

The ladies raised $707.15 and WestCoffs Club Ltd donated the $600 greenfees bringing the total to $1,307.15.

At the closing of procedures, Presidentof the Mid North Coast, MargaretHoschke presented Heather Woodrow ofWestpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopterwith the cheque.

• • • Mullumbimby Ex-Services recently

held its Annual Charity Day which was forWestpac Life Rescue Helicopter and$600 was raised.

It all came about through generousdonations from members of a very smallclub, a great raffle and red piggy boxwhich was from penalities on the greensover the last twelve months.

It was a fun day which proved verysuccessful for a wonderful cause.

• • • Taren Point WBC held its annual

Charity Day in September 2011. For the third year, L. J. Hooker of

Pictured (l to r): Heather Woodrow of WestpacRescue Helicopter being presented with thecheque by District President Margaret Hoschke(Mid North Coast WBC).

Cowra WBC members (l to r): Helen Withers, Eileen Brown and Mona Browne.

Warilla President Betty Anderson (standing)and the ladies of the Shellharbour HospitalAuxiliary.

Cronulla sponsored the day and werethanked for their ongoing support. Forty-four teams from over 20 clubs were inattendance, with many teams being fromoutside the district. It has become a pop-ular day with many bowlers returningeach year.

A two course meal was served aftertwo games of bowls of 12 ends each.The craft and cake stalls were well patro-nised as was the money tree, the one hundred club and the wonderful raffles.

This year the Heart Foundation wasthe recipient of $3,365. Everyone presentsaid it was a very enjoyable day and theHeart foundation a worthy recipient.

President Margaret Cameron thankedall club members and visitors for thetremendous effort in raising this amount.

• • • On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Warilla

lady bowlers held their annual CharityFund Raising Day.

After a Saturday of torrential rain therewas some doubt as to whether the daycould proceed but on Sunday morning,the sky was clear and the day warm andsunny which made for a pleasant after-noon on the green.

The event was well attended with 24teams taking part. Players enjoyed a fungame of bowls with lots of laughs andafterwards a delicious afternoon tea wasserved.

Sponsors were thanked along with theladies who worked so hard to put together a most successful day.

Raffles, tombola, trading tables andauctions combined to raise a massive$6,000 which President Betty Anderson presented to the Ladies of theShellharbour Hospital Auxiliary to helpwith improvements at the Hospital.

• • • On November 17, 2011, the Mid

North Coast District held its Charity


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GIVEN NAME SURNAME MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

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CLOSING DATE – JUNE 8, 2012PLAYED – JULY 16 & 19, 2012

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State winner may proceed to National Event at own expense

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N.B. Any incomplete form will be returnedState approved uniform must be worn

Membership cards must be produced at state events

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CLOSING DATE – MAY 25, 2012PLAYED – JULY 2 & 6, 2012

DATE:CLUB SECRETARY

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State winner may proceed to National Event at own expense

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER OVERSETNEWCASTLE

Results at District level:Pennants: No. 1 Raymond Terrace, No. 2 Tea GardensCountry Club, No. 3 Stockton, No. 4 Stockton.


District Association News

No. 1 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): D. Nicholson, S. Warner, S. Vesenjak, N. Sneddon, H. Stokes, A. Thompson, K. Richards, N. Van Eldik (Raymond Terrace).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): V. Rankin, E. Kelly, J. Eyles, M. Roberts, P. Baker, M. Sargeant, L. Green, H. Doorey(absent J. Eyles, P. Baker) (Tea Gardens Country Club).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): C. Shepheard, K. Cox, J. Bailey, B. Asquith, T. Clark, E. Parr, S. Murray, E. Clinton (Stockton).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Newcastle District level (l to r): R. Thomson, J. Sutherland, J. Hay, F. Foot, C. Robinson, B. Gear, A. Moxey, J. Carass (Stockton).

NORTHERN RIVERSResults at District level:Pennants: No. 3 Lismore Workers Heights.

NORTHERN SUBURBSResults at District level:Major Singles: J. Swan (North

Epping), runner-up W. Bell(West Epping Panthers).

Triples: E. Harris, B. Thomson, J. Wilson (Asquith).

Fours: B. Banks, C. Huttary, J. Sexty, N. King (s) (Pennant Hills).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Northern Rivers District level (l to r): J. Clarke, E. Fowler, M. Newell, B. Reynolds, D. James, E. Swain, C. Danelon,J. Donadel (Lismore Workers Heights) with District rep. J. Soward.

Major Singles winner atNorthern Suburbs District

level: J. Swan (North Epping).

Triples winners at Northern Suburbs District level (l to r): E. Harris, B. Thomson, J. Wilson (Asquith).

Fours winners at Northern Suburbs District level (l to r): backrow–B. Banks, C. Huttary; front row – J. Sexty, N. King (s) (Pennant Hills).


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SUTHERLAND SHIREResults at District level:Triples: J. Thomas, M. Paterson, H. Abernethy (Engadine),

runners-up L. Chase, R. Kelly, J. Jenkins (Caringbah).Under 5 Years Singles final: M. Clarke (Cronulla RSL),

runner-up J. Rayment (Sutherland).Under 5 Years Pairs: A. Walker, R. Levy (Taren Point),

runners-up L. Martin, J. Membrey (Engadine).• • •

On October 17, 2011 Sutherland Shire Women’s BowlingAssociation celebrated 25 years since being formally established into a District in 1986. At the time the District wasmade up of thirteen clubs. Sadly over the years has seen thedemise of three of those clubs.

The celebrations were held at Taren Point Bowling Club. Theday was hosted by the present Sutherland Shire President IlseDeuschle and Elaine Martin, acting as toastmistress.

President Ilse opened the day thanking Taren Point Club

ST GEORGE-CANTERBURYResults at District level:Major Singles: W. Campbell

(Peakhurst), runner-up G. Henry (Peakhurst).

Major Singles winner at StGeorge-CanterburyDistrict level: G. Henry(Peakhurst), runner-up W. Campbell (Peakhurst).

Under 5 Years Singles winner at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): J. Rayment (Sutherland) runner-up M. Clarke (Cronulla RSL).

Under 5 Years Pairs winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): A. Walker, R. Levy (Taren Point).

Triples winners at Sutherland Shire District level (l to r): J. Thomas,M. Paterson, H. Abernethy (Engadine).

Sutherland Shire Women’s Bowling Association 25th Anniversary,cutting the cake (l to r): J. Farrell, M. Voley, I. Deuschle, V. Darby).

members for the generous use of their club for the celebrationsand welcoming the three past Presidents of the Shire – VonDarby, Janet Farrell and Margaret Foley, and all members representing the local clubs.

After morning tea a game of bowls was played under acloudy sky and a cool breeze. As usual these conditions didnot deter the ladies. Then indoors for a delicious lunch. Cuttingof the anniversary cake, made by Gwen Gary, was performedby President Ilse and the three past Presidents. Rink prizesand the raffle was drawn and as always the prizes were beauti-fully decorated by social ladies, Anne Trollope and Jill Pastega.

A booklet on the history of the District since being formedwas presented to each club attending. President Ilse thankedthe ladies of Taren Point for all their hard work in making theday a success. Events of the day came to a close with anenthusiastic rendition of the national anthem.

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SOUTH WESTERNResults at District level:Pennants: No. 3 Grenfell, No. 4 Young.

UPPER HUNTERResults at District level:Pairs: S. Madden, D. Charlton (Denman).

WESTERNResults at District level:Triples: J. Hurley, J. Redwood, N. Fairall (Hazelbrook).Pennants: No. 2 Lithgow City, No. 3 Lithgow Workmen’s

Valley, No. 4 Lithgow City.

No. 3 Pennant winners at South Western District level (l to r): C. Katen, D. Anderson, B. Scott, G. Murray, C. Reid, S. Gault, C. Perceval, E. Hocking (Grenfell).

No. 4 Pennant winners at South Western District level (l to r): J. Watson, S. Rogerson, T. Ruhl, J. Mulligan, R. Tierney, A. Marshall, P. Rogerson, M. Shea (Young).

Pairs winners at Upper Hunter District level (l to r): S. Madden, D. Charlton (Denman).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Western District level (l to r): P. Johnson, C. Wotton, J. Barnes, I. Hunter, F. King, L. Barker, V. Brown, C. Lord(Lithgow City).

No. 3 Pennant winners atWestern District level (l to r): P. Kapusta, B. Watters, B. Bryce, C. Thornton, M. Lang, B. Bender, B. Lothian, R. Fitzpatrick (Lithgow Workmen’s Valley).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Western District level (l to r): C. Mills, G. Davidson, P. Jarvis, I. Watkins, N. Farrant, M. Ferguson, M. Stewart, K. Bernard (Lithgow City).

Triples winners at Western District level (l to r): N. Fairall, J. Hurley, J. Redwood, (Hazelbrook).

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER OVERSET

BENNELONGBennelong District Veterans Day was held on Monday,

September 5, 2011 at Gladesville BC.District President Sue Hardace presented Veterans Badges

to E. Graven (Gladesville), M. Allen, V. Picman, A. Reid (North


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Ryde RSL), M. Rogers (Putney Tennyson). A total of forty-onepeople attended and enjoyed a delicious meal. Thank you tothe Gladesville Club for hosting this very important day.

CENTRAL NORTHERNResults at District level:Major Singles: C. Myers (South Tamworth), runner-up

M. Guest (West Tamworth).Pairs: S. Musgrave, V. Bruce (Quirindi), runners-up

M. Mason, P. Young (West Tamworth).Triples: D. Quick, C. King, C. Myers (South Tamworth),

runners-up D. Symington, E. Radcliffe, V. Bruce (Quirindi).

Fours: E. Page, F. Hunt, J. Northey, S. Otte (South Tamworth), runners-up N. Hill, G. Styman, E. Smith, D. Kelly (West Tamworth).

Bill Marshall Shield winners: I. Easey, F. Hunt, N. Northey, S. Otte (South Tamworth).

Pennants: No. 2 South Tamworth, No. 4 Quirindi.

Bennelong District Veterans (l to r): V. Picman, M. Rogers, A. Reid, E. Graven, M. Allen.

Pairs winners at CentralNorthern District level (l to r): V. Bruce, S. Musgrave (Quirindi).

Triples winners at Central North-ern District level: C. King, C. Myers,absent D. Quick (Sth Tamworth)

Major Singles winner at CentralNorthern District level: C. Myers (South Tamworth).

Fours winners at Central Northern District level (l to r): S. Otte, J. Northey, F. Hunt, E. Page (South Tamworth).

Bill Marshall Shield winners at Central Northern District level (l to r): J. Northey, S. Otte, F. Hunt, I. Easey (South Tamworth).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Central Northern District level (l to r): C. Myers, R. McHatton, M. Brosie, C. King, absent M. Miller, D. Quick and S. Johnson (South Tamworth).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Central Northern District level (l to r): S. Musgrave, S. Walsh, E. Radcliffe, V. Bruce, F. Hamilton, J. Smith, S. Kent, D. Symington (Quirindi).

EASTERN SUBURBSResults at District level:Major Singles: K. Levinson (Double Bay), runner-up

J. Forbes (Matraville RSL).Pairs: G. Black, M. Thatcher (Double Bay), runners-up

J. Hutchins, B. Shotland (Double Bay)

Triples: J. Vella, B. Pitfield, J. Watson (Matraville RSL),runners-up M. Michael, J. Hutchins, L. McLaughlin (Double Bay).

Major Singles winner at EasternSuburbs District level:

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Fours: M. Thatcher, P. Bryant, L. McLaughlin, J. Welton (Double Bay), runners-up R. Rosenberg, K. Levinson, L. Stafford, S. Ballard (Double Bay).

Eastern Suburbs District Shield: Double Bay.Restricted 3 Bowl Pairs: J. McGregor, J. Forbes

(Matraville RSL), runners-up B. Livesey, J. Watson (Matraville RSL).

Pennants: No. 2 Double Bay, No. 3 Matraville RSL.

Pairs winners at Eastern Suburbs District level: G. Black, M. Thatcher (Double Bay).

Triples winners at Eastern Suburbs District level: J. Vella, B. Pitfield, J. Watson (Matraville RSL).

Fours winners at Eastern Suburbs District level: M. Thatcher, P. Bryant, L. McLaughlin, J. Welton (Double Bay).

Eastern Suburbs District Shield winners (Double Bay).

Restricted 3 Bowl Pairs winners at Eastern Suburbs District level: J. McGregor, J. Forbes (Matraville RSL).

FAR SOUTH COASTResults at District level:Singles Champ/Champion of Champions: K. Thurlow

(Moruya).Eurobodella Shield winners: A. Davis, D. Stewart,

V. Dundas, F. Lucas (Malua Bay).Anisse Nader Shield (donated by District Patron Mrs.

Nader): J. Madden, S. Fahey, L. Bird, T. Hayward, K. Ferguson, C. Williams, D. Lidbury, A. Linney, P. Mazzucchelli, J. Everett, D. Monks (Tuross Head).

Singles: D. Lidbury (Tuross Head).Pairs: K. Signor, D. Mooy (Malua Bay).Triples: M. McKenzie, D. King, H. Donovan (Narooma).Fours: C. Greenfield, B. Bowater, A. Hunter, S. Bloch

(Narooma).Far South Coast President Shirley Pilgrim thanked Doreen

Monks and her District Match Committee and all participantsfor making this a successfuloccasion.

• • •

Far South Coast DistrictChampion of Champions, Kay Thurlow (Moruya).

Anisse Nader Shield winners Far South Coast District (l to r): J. Madden, S. Fahey, L. Bird, T. Hayward, K. Ferguson, C. Williams, D. Lidbury,A. Linney, P. Mazzucchelli, J. Everett, President D. Monks (Tuross Head).


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Far South Coast held its annual Veterans’ Day at Tomakin inDecember. All clubs were represented on this day to witnessseven Veterans and two Super Veterans, Meg Burling aged 94(Tomakin) and Dorothy Holzhauser (Bermagui) aged 99 years,receive their Veterans Badges and a posy of flowers from FarSouth Coast President Shirley Pilgrim.

The other Veterans were: M. McCauley (Dalmeny), J. Riddle,D. Stewart (Malua Bay), M. Picker (Batemans Bay), M. Bicheno(Bermagui), N. Imrie, M. Burling (Tomakin).

Tomakin President Mrs. Dee Beattie welcome everyone before passing the club to District President Shirley. A greatday followed.

HUNTER RIVERResults at District level:Major Singles: M. Crump (Cessnock City), runner-up

J. Smith (Greta).Pairs: L. Strickleton,

M. Threadgate (Maitland City.‘Coalboard’ Fours: S. Austen

E. Johns, C. Wolfe, M. Crump (Cessnock City),

runners-up B. Clarke, C. Harmer, J. Blyton, C. Kenny (Maitland City).

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‘Marsh Fours’: D. Huth (s), T. Jory, R. Gillespie, J. Del Degan (East Cessnock), runners-up A. Rae (s), B. Osmond, P. Field, J. Skelly (East Maitland).

Pennants: No. 1 Cessnock City, No. 2 East Maitland, No. 3 East Maitland, No. 4 East Cessnock.

Veterans Day Far South Coast District (l to r): back row – N. Emrie,M. McCauley, J. Riddle, M. Picker; front row – M. Bicheno, D. Holzhauser,M. Burling, D. Stewart.

Pairs winners at Hunter River District level: L. Strickleton, M. Threadgate (Maitland City).

Major Singles winner at HunterRiver District level: M. Crump(Cessnock City).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): C. Osmond, L. O’Brien, R. Bellamy, H. Allomes, T. Barr, E. Brunker, S. Sansom, B. Thomas (East Maitland).

Coalboard Fours winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): S. Austin, E. Johns, C. Wolfe, M. Crump (Cessnock City)

Marsh Fours winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): D. Huth, T. Jory, R. Gillespie, J. Del-Deagan (East Cessnock).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): S. Austin, I. Wilson, C. Parkinson, D. Crossley, M. McGuinness, M. Crump, C. Andrews, E. Johns (Cessnock City).



No. 3 Pennant winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): R. Stein, C. Montgomery, P. Field, A. Allen, A. Rae, V. Micallef, B. Osmond, sub M. Wallis (absent C. Jupp) (East Maitland).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Hunter River District level (l to r): U. Reckenberg, M. Laidlaw, J. Del-Degan, A. Scott, J. McKim, P. Matthes,T. Jory, D. Huth (East Cessnock).

ILLAWARRAResults at District level:Minor Singles: N. Ebzery

(Corrimal).

Minor Singles winner at IllawarraDistrict level: N. Ebzery (Corrimal).

LOWER NORTHSHORE

Results at District level:Major Singles: L. Thompson (Neutral Bay), runner-up

J. Hayden (Mosman).Pairs: E. Blackburn, M. Jay (Neutral Bay).Triples: E. Blackburn, L. Thompson, L. Witton (Neutral Bay).Fours: E. Blackburn, J. Palmer, L. Thompson, L. Witton

(Neutral Bay).

Pairs winners at Lower NorthShore District level: E. Blackburn,M. Jay (Neutral Bay).

Major Singles winner at LowerNorth Shore District level: L. Thompson (Neutral Bay).

MACLEAYResults at District level:Pennants: No. 3 Sawtell.

Triples winners at Lower North Shore District level: E. Blackburn, L. Thompson, L. Witton (Neutral Bay).

Fours winners at Lower North Shore District level: E. Blackburn, J. Palmer, L. Thompson, L. Witton (Neutral Bay).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Macleay District level (l to r): N. Willis, J. Degnan, L. Wasson, N. Harvey, M. McDonald, J. Steves, M. Cridge, J. Cox (Sawtell).

MACQUARIEResults at District level:Major Singles: G. Barnes (Greenlees Park), runner-up

R. Lightfoot (Concord RSL).Pairs: J. Harris, M. Mowbray (Carlingford).

Major Singles winner atMacquarie District level: G. Barnes (Greenlees Park).

Pairs winners at MacquarieDistrict level: J. Harris, M. Mowbray (Carlingford).


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Macquarie District level (l to r): J. Stockham, L. Willmott, L. Rynehart,J. Lane, M. Mowbray, J. Harris, G. Grieves, L. Brownen (Carlingford).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): E. Redaelli, E. Richardson, P. Dunlop, I. Post, J. Eckett, M. Ashton, M. Simpson (inset J. Hartley (Rosehill).

Triples winners at Macquarie District level: G. Barnes, H. Burton, P. Stewart (Greenlees Park).

Fours winners at Macquarie District level: E. Richardson, J. Hartley, E. Redaelli, M. Simpson (Rosehill).

CORRECTIONNovember-December issue of Bowls News, District

Association News, page 42, Lower North CoastDistrict, No. 3 Pennant winners, should have read:(l to r): P. Munro, K. Rasmussen, B. Lang, B. Dever, L. Austin, J. Smith,N. Holden, E. Blanch (Taree West).

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District Association Newsenjoyed by the ladies. After a delightful lunch District PresidentJean Dew presented the six Super Vets with their badges.

Each lady was escorted and introduced by their Club President. They were: J. Trees (Bowraville), R. Karlson (Woolgoolga), N. Bentley (Macksville), S. Van Dyke, E. Dandridge (Sawtell), M. McKay (Nambucca Heads). As wellas their badges each lady received a corsage of orchids.

The winners of the trophies was taken from a compositedraw – J. Crawley, F. Jackson, L. Virag, E. Meyers, runners-upwere J. Pepper, A. Duffus, E. Ainsworth, L. Mitchell.

MID NORTH SHOREThe annual Jean Webster Trophy was held at Warrawee in

late September. Presented by the first President, Jean Websterto give new players competitive experience alongside established players, the trophy was originally known as the District President’s Trophy. Following her death, the name wasaltered to the Jean Webster Trophy.

A fine day with some wind and some of the matches werevery close. The winning club was Killara – J. McLeod, A. Cowlishaw, B. Cotton, A. Burton (s). The runners-up wereWarrawee – J. Barnes, J. Sheridan, H. Lovell, J. Beattie (s).

Mid North Coast District Veterans Day (l to r): J. Trees, E. Dandridge, S. Van Dyke, District President J. Dew, N. Bentley, R. Karlsen, M. McKay.

The winners of the Lower North Shore “Jean Webster” Trophy, 2011 (l to r): A. Burton (s), B. Cotton, A. Cowlishaw, J. McLeod (Killara).

Mid North Shore Veterans’ DayThe annual Veterans’ Day was held at Turramurra in

September with 94 veterans present. The club house lookedvery welcoming and following morning tea everyone went outto take part in a Spider competition, complete with fourdinosaurs on the green.

Some very good bowls were played and then everybody satdown to a most enjoyable lunch. After lunch District PresidentSue O’Keefe presented members with their badges – J. Green(Forestville), J. Stewart (Turramurra), E. Cossill, H. Ronalds (St Ives), P. Arnott (Warrawee).Everyone had a really good dayand thanks to Turramurra for their wonderful hospitality.

No. 3 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): P. Free, H. Burton, R. Caccavo, L. Park, M. Truedale, P. Stewart, G. Shirvington, G. Barnes (Greenlees Park).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): P. Gill, A. Granland, J. Thurstan, J. Weir, M. Harring, M. Watson, M. McCarthy, (inset J. Baker) (Tigers Five Dock).

Triples: G. Barnes, H. Burton, P. Stewart (Greenlees Park).Fours: E. Richardson, J. Hartley, E. Redaelli, M. Simpson

(Rosehill).Pennants: No. 1 Carlingford, No. 2 Rosehill, No. 3

Greenlees Park, No. 4 Tigers Five Dock.

MID NORTH COASTTriples: J Brown, Y. Schmidt, J. Monks (Park Beach).Fours: W. Morrin, H. Fisher, S. Mitchell, A. Pilkington

(Urunga).Under Five Years: M. Friend (Sawtell).

• • • The Under Five Years Singles was played with 42 players

from the Mid North Coast District taking part. The final camedown to Molly Friend (Sawtell) and Penny Russell (Coffs Ex-Services). Molly got off to a good start leading 18 shots to 3.Penny fought back to go into the final stages only 2 shots behind 27-25. With precisionbowling Molly closed out thegame 31-25.

Rhonda Lincoln, who is thesponsor of this event, presentedMolly wiht her trophy.

Mid North Coast Veterans’ DayThe day was held at Macksville BC and commenced with

morning tea at 10am followed by a brief game of bowls much

Under Five Years Singles winner atMid North Coast DistrictMolly Friend (Sawtell).

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER OVERSETArmidale

Major Singles: D. Fuller, runner-up D. Moloney.Pairs: D. Clutterbuck, B. Sloggett.Triples: M. Saint, L. Radlingmayr, D. Moloney.Fours: J. Hoenger, G. Jeffery, L. Radlingmayr, D. Moloney.Minor Singles: J. Gossip.Minor Pairs: M. Smith, G. Jeffery.Patron’s Singles: M. Fergusson.Elsie Burgess Singles: J. Hoenger.Three Bowls Pairs: J. Hoenger, D. Moloney.Consistency: J. Hoenger.


Club Championships and CompetitionsFours: D. Miller, H. Lee, J. South, J. Layton.Minor Pairs: M. McIntosh, M. Herald.Consistency: E. Cullen.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): front row –D. Clutterbuck, J. Hoenger, B. Sloggett, M. Saint; back row – J. Gossip, M. Smith, D. Fuller, L. Radlingmayr, D. Moloney, G. Jeffery (Armidale).

Avoca BeachMajor Singles: M. Guthrie, runner-up D. Windshuttel.Pairs: D. Ayre, H. Riley.Triples: B. Byrne, J. Kilgallon, M. Guthrie.Fours: L. Aarsen, M. Morris, H. Riley, D. Windshuttel.Minor Singles: J. Leek.Minor Pairs: B. Byrne, N. Smith.MajorTriples: B. Byrne, M. Guthrie, J. Gilgallon.

Black HeadMajor Singles: P. Bayley, runner-up H. Bush.Pairs: L. Thomas, P. Bayley.Triples: G. Jeffery, D. Hinitt, R. Higham.Fours: M. Watson, D. Laughton, D. Blanch, C. Peters.Minor Singles: C. Peters.

Blacktown WorkersMajor Singles: J. Layton, runner-up M. Hopkins.Pairs: D. Frawley, J. Layton.Triples: B. Lloyd, D. Frawley, J. Layton.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – J. Kilgannon,D. Ayre, J. Leek, B. Byrne; front row – L. Aarsen, M. Morris, D. Windshuttel, H. Riley, M. Guthrie, N. Smith (Avoca Beach).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – E. Cullen, D. Miller, B. Lloyd, M. Hopkins, D. Frawley, L. Balcombe; front row –J. Layton, M. McIntosh, H. Lee, M. Herald (Blacktown Workers).

BoolarooMajor Singles: D. Bullen.Pairs: D. Bullen, P. Hulbert.Triples: K. Musgrave, B. McBlane, P. Field.Fours: H. Parker, B. Jackson, C. Sager, K. Musgrave.Minor Singles: M. Barry.

Catherine Hill BayMajor Singles: S. Witt, runner-up A. Hall.Pairs: A. Hall, T. Walters.Minor Singles: M. Doyle.Consistency: J. Swain.Patroness Pairs: L. Hall, C. Smith.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): D. Bullen, P. Hulbert, K. Musgrave, B. McBlane, P. Field, H. Parker, C. Sager, M. Barry (inset B. Jackson) (Boolaroo).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): S. Witt, C. Smith, T. Walters, M. Doyle, A. Hall (absent J. Swain) (Catherine Hill Bay).

CessnockMajor Singles: M. Ling, runner-up B. Crouch.Pairs: B. Crouch, R. Bush.Triples: A. Donn, L. Small, A. Hill.Fours: H. Muir, R. Thompson, F. McClintock, R. Bush.Minor Singles: J. Victor.

Dee Why RSLMajor Singles: S. Thelow, runner-up J. Chad.Pairs: R. Wingrove, E. Grubisa.Triples: J. Chad, B. Rosa, E. Grubisa.Fours: C. Willis, H. Peterson, G. Costanzo, E. Grubisa.

East LismoreMajor Singles: N. McPhee, runner-up K. Jonsson.Pairs: K. Jonsson, N. McPhee.Triples: B. Chenney, P. Doyle, N. McPhee.Fours: P. Wilson, B. Bouveng, F. Olley, B. Hanger.Minor Singles: M. McKee.

East MaitlandMajor Singles: S. Wells.Pairs: S. Wells, S. Smith.


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CorrimalMajor Singles: P. Purdie, runner-up T. Clarke.Pairs: P. Purdie, T. Clarke.Triples: R. Spence, D. Fursey, B. Clark.Fours: K. Rindisbacher, A. Hiscocks, S. Cockcroft,

R. Buhagiar.Minor Singles: Y. Wilson.Illawarra District Singles winner: N. Ebzery.

Dapto CitizensMajor Singles: L. Headington,

runner-up A. Chalker.Pairs: I. Allen, R. Ainsley.Triples: L. Feltham, H. Rusten,

L. Headington.Fours: M. McCartland,

D. Woods, D. Leinert, J. Roberts.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – Y. Wilson, B. Clark, A. Hiscocks, N. Ebzery, D. Fursey; front row – S. Cockcroft, R. Buhagiar, K. Rindisbacher, P. Purdie, T. Clarke (absent R. Spence)(Corrimal).

Major Championships(Dapto Citizens).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): R. Bellamy, C. Knox, S. Wells, S. Smith (East Maitland).

Triples: C. Knox, S. Wells, S. Smith.Fours: R. Bellamy, C. Knox, S. Wells, S. Smith.

KillaraMajor Singles: L. Brierley.Pairs: E. Dokulil, M. Hearder.Triples: M. Morris, J. McInerney, B. Cotton.Fours: L. Geniale, N. Nowland, J. Brierley, R. Hey.Minor Singles: C. Burke.

Lemon Tree PassageMajor Singles: C. Keasey, runner-up D. Volkerts.Pairs: A. Cheetham, D. Price.Triples: W. Dipple, B. Craft, A. Sharp.Fours: A. Cheetham, E. Casserly, C. Keasey, D. Price.Minor Singles: S. Gunness.Consistency: L. Jordan.

Championship and Competition winners: L. Geniale, R. Hey, M. Hearder, B. Cotton, M. Morris, J. Brierley, J. McInerney, N. Nowland, E. Dokulil(Killara).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – L. Jordan, C. Keasey, S. Gunness, D. Price, E. Casserly; front row – W. Dipple, B. Craft, A. Sharp, A. Cheetham (Lemon Tree Passage).

Milton UlladullaMajor Singles: D. Dickson.Pairs: J. Winter, G. Miller.Triples: K. Fraser, C. Colusso, M. Pin.Fours: K. Fraser, C. Vassallo, M. Pin, S. Henderson.Minor Singles: J. Keating.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): J. Keating, D. Dickson, J. Winter, G. Miller, K. Fraser, Maria Pin, C. Colusso, C. Vassallo, S. Henderson (Milton Ulladulla). �p44

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Nambucca HeadsMajor Singles: L. Beattie, runner-up M. Pascoe.Pairs: E. Fleming, V. Platt.Triples: M. Smith, P. Smith, P. Peterson.Fours: J. Hicking, L. Hartman, B. Wilson, M. McKay.Minor Singles: A. Duffus.

Nelson BayMajor Singles: E. Saunders, runner-up J. Matthews.Pairs: J. Matthews, F. Stokes.Triples: S. Turley, N. Garland, P. Maloney.Fours: P. Plimmer, D. Archibald, N. Garland, P. Maloney.Minor Singles: N. Garland.Consistency: V. Tull.

Northbridge ValleyMajor Singles: K. Murray, runner-up A. Robertson.Pairs: G. Powter, M. Tyson.Triples: F. Lewin, K. Murray, M. Tyson.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): front row – L. Beattie, P. Smith, J. Hicking, E. Fleming, V. Platt; back row – P. Peterson, M. Smith, M. McKay, B. Wilson, A. Duffus, L. Hartman (Nambucca Heads).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): E. Saunders, J. Matthews,F. Stokes, S. Turley, P. Plimmer, D. Archibald, N. Garland, P. Maloney(Nelson Bay).

Fours: M. Bourke, M. McCrossin, A. McCoy, M. Formby.Minor Singles: C. Fisher.

Oak FlatsMajor Singles: L. Smith, runner-up M. Berk.Pairs: B. Clark, H. Langdon.Triples: L. Cowling, M. McKenna, D. Smart.Minor Singles: J. Scard.

Ramsgate RSLMajor Singles: L. York, runner-up C. Kelly.Pairs: P. McKinley, B. Birchall.Triples: C. Kelly, E. Alleyne, J. Zrno.Fours: P. McKinley, E. Alleyne, C. Kelly, J. Zrno.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): B. Clark, M. McKenna, L. Cowling, H. Langdon (Oak Flats).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): B. Birchall, P. McKinley, C. Kelly, E. Alleyne, J. Zrno, L. York (Ramsgate RSL).

Rydalmere CentralMajor Singles: D. Dennis, runner-up S. McWhirter.Donna joined the club in January 2011, and has proved to

be an excellent bowler. She played in Grade 4 Pennants who


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Old Bar Beach Maureen Carol Danna October 28

Dora Creek Shirley Dunn November 27

Club Secretaries and Publicity OfficersLadies please note that as from March 2012 the NSW

WBA Inc Bowls News journal will no longer publish “In Remembrance” notices due to the very small number ofclubs using this service.

The journal will continue to publish “In Memoriam” noticesabout lady members who are deceased. Clubs may continueto send a small item describing the late member’s achieve-ments along with a photo. The cost of this will remain $25 andclubs will be invoiced by NSWWBA Inc.

In Remembrance

were runners-up to Tigers FiveDock in the Macquarie District.We wish her every success inthe future.

South TamworthBill Marshall Shield: J. Northey, S. Otte, F. Hunt, L. Easey.

South GraftonMajor Singles: C. Nixon, runner-up M. Andrew.Pairs: P. Lollback, C. Kane.Triples: M. Clay, M. Buckley, J. Axon.Fours: N. Graham, V. Neve, E. McKew, I. Heppell.Major Consistency: C. Nixon, runner-up M. Andrew.

Major Singles winner: D. Dennis(Rydalmere Central).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – P. Lollback, M. Andrew, V. Neve, M. Clay, J. Axon, M. Buckley; front row – C. Nixon, N. Graham, I. Heppell, E. McKew, (inset C. Kane) (South Grafton).

Bill Marshall Shield winners (l to r): J. Northey, S. Otte, F. Hunt, I. Easey(South Tamworth).

Sussex Inlet RSLMajor Singles: S. Mason.Pairs: S. Boller, J. Sigworth.Triples: S. Boller, G. Brown, S, Mason.Fours: S. Boller, J. Campbell, G. Brown, S. Mason.Minor Singles: B. Mann.Consistency: J. Sigworth.Minor Pairs: L. Slaby, J. Sigworth.

Taree WestMajor Singles: J. Smith, runner-up A. Haydon.Pairs: M. Adamson, H. Everingham.Triples: P. Cooper, N. Holden, H. Everingham.Fours: K. Rasmussen, J. Pickstone, S. Crain, L. Austin.Minor Singles: J. Doust.Consistency: P. Munro.

West PymbleMajor Singles: J. Hepburn, runner-up J. Brown.Pairs: D. Syme, M. Hurst.Triples: C. Martin, J. Allen, S. Holmes.Fours: P. Allan, B. Munro, V. Copping, H. Hebbes.Minor Singles: J. Kelett.Consistency: D. Syme.

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row –K. Rasmussen, S. Crain, L. Austin, H. Everingham, N. Holden, P. Cooper;front row – P. Munro, A. Haydon, J. Smith, J. Doust, M. Adamson (TareeWest).

Championship and Competition winners (l to r): back row – P. Allan, M. Hurst, B. Munro, J. Allen, J. Kelett; front row – J. Brown, C. Martin, V. Copping, H. Hebbes, D. Syme (West Pymble).


In Memoriam

Birrong SportsWBC members weresaddened by the deathof their Patron, KathBowman. Kath passedaway on May 26, 2011,aged 87 years.

Kath had been Patron since 1991working for the club and attending socially to watch the bowls and havelunch with us.

Her favourite charity was BankstownCity aged care and proceeds of her Patron’s Day raffle always went to them.

As a former Deputy Mayor, councillorand tireless community volunteer, Kathmade an incredible contribution to Birrong, she will be sadly missed.

• • • Cassillis WBC members were

saddened by the loss of two memberswithin 12 months. Vallee Collins passedaway on March 26, 2011, and BarbaraCollison passed away on May 28, 2010.Vallee was 74 years old, Barbara was 81.

Vallee joined CassillisWBC when she wasonly 21 years old. Sheplayed at club andDistrict level and wonmany Championships.We lost a very enthusi-astic bowler when shemoved to Scone. But she still attendedCassillis Bowls days as a visitor.

Barbara was President of the club formany years and Patronfor 14 years. She was akeen bowler at club andDistrict level. She was agood worker and friendto all.

Both will be sadlymissed and Guards ofHonour were formed for both members.

• • • Dubbo Macquarie members bid a

sad farewell to Jean Smyth-Blood, one ofits longest serving members, who passedaway on August 27, aged 93.

Jean was a LifeMember, Patron andserved as a committeeperson for many years.She was an active clubmember and pennantplayer and wasextremely popular withher fellow players.

Her wonderful smile and bubbly

personality will be missed around thegreens of the western districts.

• • • Forbes members were saddened by

the loss of a very dear member, NoreenCoggan who passed away after a short ill-ness on November 8, 2011, aged 77years. Noreen first joined Forbes in 1978and was on Match Committee, SelectionCommittee and a Vice President.

She was an excellentplayer and lived for thebowling, playingPennants and led manywinning teams as Skip.Her death came as ashock to us as she wasstill playing great bowls.

This year she won the Club VeteransCompetition and was runner-up in theMajor Pairs. She will be sadly missed.

• • • Narrandera members were sad-

dened by the passing of Patron andFoundation Member Phyllis Beggs, whopassed away November 1, 2011, aged95. Phyllis was able to spend Patron’sDay with us in October. Her memory fornames had not changed or her pleasurein watching the game and regretting herinability to play.

Phyllis was a keen bowler and golfer.We have been told she has been playingbowls for close on 56 years. Her lastgame was a few months ago. Her golfingcareer ended in the last year or so.

She would still be playing both if thephysical conditionwould allow it. She wasthe team manager ofthe Narrandera Club’sfirst ever CountryPennant winning teamin 1979. Over manyyears she was verycompetitive, be it Pennants, DistrictCompetitions, inter club visits or at anyevent within the club.

She was a very strong supporter andworker for the club, but also found time totravel to New Zealand and aroundAustralia in the last couple of years.

• • • It is with regret that North Ryde RSL

WBC members announce the passing ofDorothy Marshall, on October 28, 2011.Dorothy joined the North Ryde RSL WBCin 1977. She quickly became a competentplayer and won many club Champion-ships over the years.

Dorothy held various positions on the

Bowls Committee, and for years orga-nized parties to attend the Saturday after-noon concerts at theCity Bowlers Club ofyester year. In pastyears Sunday after-noons were spent play-ing social mixed bowlswith her late husbandGreg.

Dorothy was made a Life Member ofNorth Ryde RSL WBC in 2001. Althoughill health prevented Dorothy playing bowlsin the past few years she still kept in con-tact with her many bowling friends andattended President’s Day and theChristmas break up luncheon.

Time may erase your footsteps fromour side but never your face from ourminds.

• • • Parkes WBC and all Central Western

District WBA members were saddened tohear of the passing of Jess Knight. Jessjoined the Parkes clubin June 1970 and dur-ing her time she woremany hats, Committee,Selection, Delegate,Vice President,President and manyyears as Catering officer.

While fulfilling all these jobs in a veryprofessional manner, Jess was heavilyinvolved with Central Western District andthe NSWWBA. Positions held – President1978 to 1981, Secretary of District 1981to July 27, 2008 (a record term of 27years which is unlikely to be duplicated).

She was a CWDWBA delegate toSydney and spent 13 years as a NSWWBA Selector from August 1984 toSeptember 1997. In 2000 Jess receivedthe Australian Sports Medal, in May 2011she received her Super Star VeteransBadge at age 90.

During Jess’ life her dedication tobowls, her local church and communitywork in Parkes was amazing. Having seenmany changes in her life, the changes inthe bowls uniform was probably one ofthe greater.

Jess’ lasting legacy is the high esteemin which the Central Western District isheld within the NSWWBA. Her presenceand support will be sadly missed by thosewho knew her.

• • • Riverwood All Sports WBC

members have been saddened by theloss of one of their long time members,


Clare (Bonnie) Bennett. Bonnie joined theclub which was then Riverview WBC 28years ago and was one of the clubs out-standing bowlers competing in and winning club and district bowling competi-tions. She also won district pennants 4times and countless club championships.

Bonnie was a keen bowler who trav-elled from Rockdale to Riverwood to playeach week. Her late husband Bill was alsoa keen bowler. When her daughter Traceyjoined the club, she and Bonnie played inmany competitions as a mother anddaughter team.

Bonnie was 82 when she passed aftera reasonably short illness.

She was a greatasset to the club andserved on the socialcommittee for manyyears. She will alwaysbe remembered andsadly missed at the cluband in the District for along time to come.

Where ever you have gone Bonnie, wehope there is a bowling green and bingowhich you greatly enjoyed. So long Bon,we will be seeing you one day.

• • • Stuarts Point members were sad-

dened by the passing of a much lovedmember and friend Edna Zimmerman,who lost her battle for life just four daysbefore her 74th birthday.

Edna joined theStuart Point WBC inJuly 2001 and wasJunior Vice President formany years. She wasloved by us all for hergenerous spirit, greatsense of humour andher willingness to help on any occasion.

A memorial service was held at theStuarts Point Anglican Church and thelove and esteem in which Edna was heldwas evidenced by the exceptional numberof people attending the service.

We all miss you Edna, rest in Peace.• • •

Taree Leagues committee and members were saddened by the suddenpassing of one of their Life Members,Joyce V. Croker onAugust 17, 2011.

Joyce joined the clubin 1969 and was firstelected to the commit-tee in 1970. Shebecame a selector in

1988 where she stayed until she retired in2009. She was a member of many win-ning Pennant sides and won many ClubChampionships and Competitions. Shewill be missed by everyone.

• • • It is with sadness that members of the

Tea Gardens WBC report the passing ofour member, Lola Bacon.

Lola transferred from Dungog to TeaGardens in August 1983. She had a nineyear stint on Match Committee and won23 Championships in her time at the TeaGardens club.

In 1995-96 she tookout the Major Singles,Pairs, Triples and Foursin the one year, a featyet to be beaten by anyof our members.

Lola was a lady, onand off the green andshe will be missed by all who knew her.She was 85 years old.

• • • Members of Toukley Memorial WBC

were saddened to hear of the passing ofLife Member Val Lalor on July 29, 2011.

Val joined the club in 1967 after spend-ing 30 years alongsideher husband Jim andsons Allan and Peter askeepers of lighthousesup and down the eastcoast of NSW. Aftertheir retirement fromNorah Head Lighthousethey settled at Toukley and joined theRSL.

Val held many positions such as Socialand Selection Committee, 4 years as VicePresident and 5 years as Treasurer, from1969-1994. In recognition of such longand dedicated service, Val was awardedLife Membership in 1994.

As a competent bowler having wonPairs Championships four times and runner-up Triples twice, Val also represent-ed her Club playing in Pennant andDistrict games.

In the latter years her health preventedher from playing bowls but especially onspecial days, Val always made sure sheattended. She loved to enjoy a joke andcatch up with old friends.

Val will be missed by family andfriends.

• • • West Epping Panthers – Audrey Moir

passed away suddenly, November 13,2011, aged 80 years. She will be sadly

missed by her friends and members.Audrey joined the then West Epping

BC in 1965 and during these past yearshas been a very active member of theclub participating in club and districtchampionships and taking part in many of the wonderful stage presentations thatwere presented in earlier years. Sheformed very strong and loyal friendships.

With anything pertaining to lawn bowlsand protocol at her club, Audrey was veryknowledgeable. She had very definiteideas about some mat-ters but she did have awry sense of humour.

She was a staunchsupporter of the lady’scommittee and beganas a social member andprogressed to theSelection Committee and becameChairman of that committee. She stoodfor Club Vice President for three yearsbefore being elected as Club President in2000.

In 2005 she was back with theMatch/Selection Committee and in themeantime was also club Delegate to theNorthern Suburbs District, a position she maintained.

She held the position as the represen-tative for the bowling ladies on the WestEpping Panthers Bowling Club’s “BoardOf Advice” for three years but this year didnot stand for election.

Audrey was a good bowler and if shewas in your team you were lucky.

Her friends at Bingo are going to missher as well.

• • • Wollongong RSL members were

saddened by the loss of Phillipa Gozna. A long time member who joined the

club in 1979, she wasregarded as one of thebest leads of her time.She played in the winning and runner-upchampionships at bothclub and district level onmultiple occasions.

Her bowling career spanned over manyyears with short breaks for family commitments.

Phillipa was a generous mentor to newbowlers alongside her husband Richard(club coach).

At her recent funeral a club Guard of Honour was attended by many members who mourned the loss of sucha fine lady.

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