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DIRECTORY The Royal New South Wales Bowling Association Inc Level 5, 309 Pitt Street, Sydney P.O. Box A 2 186, Sydney South, NSW 1235 Telephone: 02 9283 4555 Fox: 02 9283 4252 E-Mail; rnswba@rnswba.org.au Website: http://www.rnswba.org.au ABN

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H er E x c e l l e n t P ro fessor M a rie B ashir A C , G o v e rn o r o f N S W STATE PRESIDENT:

Terry M u rp h y SEN IO R VICE-PRESIDENT:

N e d London VICE-PRESIDENT:

Tom Giles TREASURER:

Ian Neill STATE COUNCILLORS: Zone 1Ian McKnight, Zone 2 Des Skinner, Zone 3 Bruce Baker, Zone 4 Jack Tanswell, Zone 5 Kevin Moore, Zone 6 Ken Guy, Zone 7 Des Anderson, Zone 8 Milton Taylor CBE, Zone 9 John Younghusband, Zone /O Eric Mitchell, Zone 11Jack Whitty, Zone 12 John Archer, Zone 13 Cedric Smith, Zone 14 Ed Lydall, Zone 15 John Yakalis, Zone 16 John Hill.

NAME THEP O you know the name of the State Player pictured on this page? If you do know him, you could win a set of coloured Greenmaster bowls valued at $570. In conjunction with Bowls NSW, Greenmaster Bowls Australia is awarding a set of bowls each month for this competition. For a chance to win, sim ply print the name of the player on the back of an envelope. Include your name and address, and send it to: Name the Player Competition, PO Box A2186, Sydney South, NSW 1235. Entries must be received by July 31. The first correct entry drawn from the barrel after the closing date will be declared the winner. A new player will be featured each month. A TIP: Even if you don’t know the name of the player, you can still enter the competition.Details (including photos) of the State players are featured on the RNSWBA’s website: h ttp ;//www.rnswba.org.au Alternatively, ask around your clubmates.

JULY’S PERSONALITY:

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Peter Lyons (chairm an), Rex Davies, M rs G lenys Ferguson, John G erra rd , N ed London, Mrs Belly M arks, M rs Evelyn Redaelli, Ian Renton, Ray Tozer.

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The name of the winner will be featured in next month’s issue of “Bowls NSW”.

MATCH COMMIHEE; Mick Gilfoyle (chairm an), Lyle Keats, Neil Potts, John Smith, Ken Hill.

JUNE WINNER The winner for June was Helen Baczelis, of Leonay. Her entry was drawn by RNSWBA Senior Vice President Ned London, for correctly naming Kevin Trezise.

SELECTION COMMIHEE: John Brereton (chairm an),R ay Beazley, Ramon Pickford, Ernest Ronald, Kevin Smith. CO A CHING COMMITTEE: M acka Jensen (chairm an), Joseph Collister, M ichael Everett, Ronald F icarra, Barry Plant, Barry Salter. State Junior C oach: Ken Field. GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE; Jo e T ranby (chairm an), W illiam C arder, D onald G eo rg e, Peter Harvey, John Pankhurst, Ronald W eb b . UMPIRES COMMITTEE: A lan Powell (chairm an), John Coates (OAM), Bruce Hawkins, Brian Ison, A lbert Tracey. WELFARE OFFICER: A ndrew Fraser. ARCHIVIST: G ib M artin. CLUBS N S W REPRESENTATIVE: Tom Giles. A lternative Representative: Ian Neill. CLUB INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL: Tom Giles A lternative Representative: Ian Neill. RNSWBA REPRESENTATIVE on the C om m onw ealth G am es Council: C edric Smith. OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Mrs Lee Martin SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR: Roy Tozer

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$ 2 .5 m R E FU R B IS H M E N T FO R THE M O U N TIE S BC ITH a $ 2 .5 million refurbishment, quality greens and a new dance floor and stage, Mounties BC now offers som e thing for the whole communi ty, according to treasurer Kevin Ingram. The official opening of the newlook club took place on the week end of Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, and it showcased the range of new attractions. Kevin encouraged people to visit the club, saying visitors of all ages will benefit from the fantastic new facilities on offer. “The club has been totally revamped, with a new auditorium and a bistro, so patrons can now have a proper sit-down meal,” he said. “But although the club has been ’ Mounties directors give the newiy refurbished dub the big thumbs up modernised, it has lost none of the (L-R) Robin Gouid, Kevin ingram, Mariiyn Price, d iv e Edwards and character which has made it so Harry Turner. popular. ” The club also features new bars Kevin said another benefit of the President of the women’s club, in the lounge and function areas, a club was the ongoing support of Margaret McKenna, agreed. dance floor, stage and audio visual the Mounties “mother club.” She said Mounties’ financial con capability. tributions are vitally important to “When we travel to play pennant “The new dance floor and stage the club. championships, the club always make the club a perfect place for Margaret said the new facilities at parties and functions for the covers the cost, even when we the bowling club are first rate and played as far away as Yamba,” he younger generation,” Kevin said. that the club retained the charm “The new bar is also a great said. that has kept people coming back place to meet for a drink after work “Whatever it is we need, they over the years. or on the weekends.” always come to the party.” “The inside has been mod ernised, but from the outside it is still recognisable and it brings back a lot of old memories,” she said. She also urged anyone interested in bowling, no matter what their age, to visit the club for a game. “It’s a great activity for young ITH three players the English Bowls Association and old people,” she said. “There away representing Centenary Event, in which 10 are not too many sports that both Australia, NSW is still countries are participating. 19-year-olds and 90-year-olds able to announce a strong could participate in.” Thirty year old Scott Caundle side to face the ACT State (Birrong) has been selected for his Side challenge at Tugger- first Interstate Test Series. His anong Valley, ACT, on August selection is a result of consistent 11-13. • Operations manager, Geoff form over the past 18 months at all levels of the game, which Muidoon, and Mounties Steve Glasson, Kevin Walsh and includes Australian and State president, dive Edwards, at the Steve Anderson are part of the six Titles and Premier League compe opening of the refurbished man Australian side to tour tition. bowiing dub. England. They will be playing in continued on page 4 See story this page.

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ing round robin of three games of h e second Park Beach Proton op en sin gles 25 up. Section winners to emerge after began at the Park Beach BC in Coffs Harbour on Julythe 7. day’s play were Brian Nixon Workers), Nick Park Beach is the Club where (Lismore Separovich (Tweed Heads), David the ocean m eets the greens. It is Australia’s richest open event Gabb (Smithtown), Keith Scotney with a total prize pool of $35,000, (Port City), Alan Carver (Coffs Ex and the winner takes home a brand Services), Rick Southam (Park new Proton Satria motor car, cour Beach), Kris Lehfeldt (Tweed Heads), Geoff Tinning (Tongala, tesy of Proton Cars Australia. Nominations for this year’s event Vic), Stuart Hartigan (Park Beach), were received from players from and Geoff McGillivray. The next day day greeted anoth every State in Australia, including Australia’s number 1 and 2 ranked er 40 players. Outstanding bowls players (Steve Glasson and Kelvin resulted in the section winners mov Kerkow), last year’s winner and run ing one step closer to the grand ner up (Tom Ellem and Peter prize. They were Trevor Mitchell Stockham), and also included the South African National players who (Brunswick Heads), Chris Gallagher were contesting a Test series (Glenbrook), Ron Ralph (Fern Tree against Australia, along with many Gully, Vic), last year’s winner Tom other current and former National Ellem (Oak Flats), Des Duller (Musgrave Hill, Qld), Peter Bevin and State players . On July 7, the first 40 of the 120 (Inglewood, Qld), current National Sam Laguzza nom inated players took to the Champion greens in 10 sections of four, play (Charlestown), Kelvin Kerkow

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Recalled for State duties are the talented duo of Leif Selby (Warilla) and Brian Elderton (Merrylands), who have played 12 and 18 Tests respectively. All three players have been on duty with the NSW State Reserve Side, and have performed well at this level during the Side’s country tours and matches against visiting State sides. Tbe NSW U /2 5 Side, which is full of youthful ability, also faces a strong challenge against the host ing State’s U /2 5 Side.

Keno Hi-Jackers NSW State Side Peter Stockham (Merrylands), Paul Cousins (Maitland City), Brett Duprez (St Johns Park), Leif Selby (Warilla). John Bezear (Merrylands), Troy 4 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2003

Somerville (Dapto Citizens), Scott Caundle (Birrong), Tom Ellem (Oak Flats). Wayne Crane (Warilla), Kevin Trezise (St Johns Park), Cameron Curtis (The Hills District BC), Rex Jobnston (St Johns Park). John Churton (Birrong), Brian Elderton (Merrylands), Simon Lack (Beresfield), Wayne Turley (Taren Point). Manager Kevin Smith.

NSW Under 2 5 State Side Edward Knight (Halekulani), Greg Helm (Engadine), Daniel Ellem (Oak Flats), Aron Sherriff (Halekulani). Paul McKenzie (Dubbo Railway), Shannon White (Rydalmere Central), David Ferguson (Engadine), Steve Fairfull (East Maitland). Manager Ray Beazley.

(South Tweed), Steve Glasson (St Johns Park), and John O ’Neill (Port City). The last 40 players in the field prepared for the last 10 sectional winners’ spots on the third day. The sections went to Michael Wolter (Dapto Citizens), a semi finalist last year in Brad Johnston (Engadine), Ian Lean (Beresfield), Beau Wallington (Tamworth City), David Brandt (Beresfield), Peter Stockham (Merrylands), last year’s mnner up and former Junior cham pion Joel Bourke (Westport), Ian Taylor (Warilla), Beau Sampson (Kootingal), and Greg Helm (Engadine). With the 30 section winners decided, the two wild cards were the two best performed players over the three days to make up the last 32. Both of them came out of the first day’s sectional play - Frank Vella and former English champion Steve Halmai - both from Tweed Heads, being successful with 2-1-33 & 2 -t- 28 respectively. On Thursday, July 10, the last 32 players were drawn into eight sec tions of four to again play round robin of three games of 25 up. Some upsets were always going to be on the cards. In the first round, Steve Glasson went down to Joel Bourke 21-25. Joel went on to win the section with 3 10. Sam Laguzza lost to Steve Halmai 23-25, but Steve then lost to last year’s semi finalist , Michael Wolter, who managed to get Sam back into contention, and he went on to win tbe section with 2-f24. Ian Lean was untroubled to win his section with 3 -fl5. Last year’s winner, Tom Ellem, recorded two strong wins, as did Alan Carver, so tbe last game was for the section win. Tom had absolutely no answer to Alan in the early part of the game, and soon found himself down 5-21, and looking at a major loss. However, Tom clawed his way back to level the score at 22-all. Alan scored two to go to 24, to

' Sam Laguzza receives the keys to his new car from Peter Guimaraens, of Proton Cars Austraiia.

which Tom responded and it was 24-all. For what would be the last end, Alan drew within millimetres with his second bowl. Tom tried desperately to remove it without success, and the chance of another Proton was gone for the reigning champion. Kris Lehfeldt was another player locked in battle with Geoff Tinning in the last game for the section. Again, this came down to a nail-bit ing 25-24 win for Kris to advance to the quarters. Ian Taylor advanced without much trouble with 3+46, while in section 8 Geoff McGillivray lost his last game to Nick Separovich, but still advanced to the quarters after he had beaten last year’s runner up, Peter Stockham, 25-15 in the first round. Under lights, on the last eight, players prepared for the quarter final knockout game of 25 up. The two Warilla players, Ian Taylor and Geoff Mcgillivray, were unfortunate to be in the same half of the draw. The end of the day saw Ian successful at 25-17, and the first player into the semi final. Sam Laguzza and Joel Bourke went head to head, with Joel not

finding the touch he had displayed during the daylight games. Sam ran out the winner 25-14 and went into the semi’s for the sec ond year. Kelvin Kerkow also had the bet ter of the game against Ian Lean to claim victory 25-15. The last remaining game was between Kris Lehfeldt and the last local player in the tournament, Alan Carver. It produced a tense struggle from both players, and both had oppor tunities. The final score line was 2523 to Kris Lehfeldt. Friday, July 11, was the last day of the 2003 tournament. The semi final matches were between Sam Laguzza and Kelvin Kerkow, and Kris Lehfeldt against Ian Taylor. With the crowd growing to stand ing room only around the green, the players responded with some magnificent bowls. Sam and Kelvin had the specta tors on the edge of their chairs throughout the game, neither play er willing to give an inch. However, it was evergreen Sam who had the better of the game

over the last few ends to claim a spot in the final 31-26. On the other side of the green, Kris Lehfeldt performed with preci sion and never let Ian into the game to score a 31-20 win. In the final, shots were traded evenly for the first few ends, but in the ensuing ends Sam, in his usual methodical way, slowly ground to an eight shot winning margin, which he managed to maintain all the way to the finish line. He claimed the 2003 title and the new Proton Satria car with a 31-23 result over Kris. The presentation was attended by Peter Guimaraens, from Proton Cars Australia, the major sponsor, along with other sponsors Di Jones, manager of the Park Beach Plaza, and Mark Haines, from the local Proton dealer Goffs Harbour Proton, as well as State Councillor Ed Lydall and Mid North Coast District president Harvey Kilgour. Peter confirmed that the involve ment with Proton Cars Australia and the Park Beach Proton would continue. BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 0 0 3 5

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Hazelbrook Shirley and I were privileged to be house guests of District President Charlie Packham and his delightful wife, when we attended Hazelbrook’s Presentation Night. We joined President John Hancott in presenting worthy winners with their championship trophies. Hazelbrook really turned on a ter rific night to honour all their cham pions.

Dorrigo While I was attending meetings, and later a delightful dinner with the Dorrigo Executive, Shirley was fortunate to have some very nice ladies give her a tour of the area. She was so thrilled with the area and made the decision as soon as I finished my presidency in September, that we would go back so that I could see the beautiful Dorrigo, with another night stay at the magnificent Lookout Motel.

Bowraville The Bowraville boys were out in force to greet me on my visit, and they sure made me feel humble, as they were all lined up in full uni form displaying their District pen nant flag. It is a small club, but members are all full of enthusiasm, and of course in love with the club and greens. It was a terrific meeting with the Bowra boys, and 1 certain ly will be back for a bowls day.

Bellingen A sad start to the day, as on arrival I was informed that the women’s club had just closed. Driving through the area to the bowling club, I was impressed with the sporting facilities that seemed well patronised and maintained. I was then amazed that the area could not support a women’s bowl ing club. Although in some country towns we know that they are doing it tough, we still maintain you must keep promoting your club. You just 8 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2003

do not know what may be around the corner.

Macksville Another country club that is very positive in their talk of the future, their Executive stated although they were finding things a little difficult, they were pushing to the future with more membership drives. This attitude adds up to success. You must keep trying.

North Beach What a terrific little one green club with State Pennant flags flying, a very energetic and proud secre tary manager, and a very positive president and board! ,That attitude just means success!

Nambucca Heads Club president John Gulliver was proud for his club to host Harvey Kilgours Mid North Coast President’s day. Nambucca club sure put in a ter rific effort to really pay tribute to Harvey, and John was loud in his praise of the wonderful job Harvey was doing for the District. State Councillor Ed Lydall and I were very impressed, and after the president’s day bowls were played, we were pleased to see the green full of prospective bowlers all hav ing a good time. As I have said many times, once we get people on the green, we are half way to get ting new members. Keep our mem bership drives going. Again, the women were lovely hosts and looked after Shirley so very well! President Harvey presented me with a beautiful plaque from the District for my services to bowls and the Mid North Coast District. It will always be cherished by Shirley and myself.

Kempsey Heights President Terry Burley was very positive at our meeting to discuss the Kempsey Heights BC’s contin ued support of junior bowls. The most important issue is the old story - “communication”. This,

1 feel, will be overcome through our magazine and our State Councillors making sure their District and Zones have a Junior Bowls Committee, or at least a liaison offi cer. It is most important that the District/Zones are kept informed well in advance.

Westport Three top greens, fabulous extensions, terrific dining area, and promoting bowls - these are cer tainly the ingredients for success. Congratulations, and keep reemiting.

Lake Cathie President Norma Cowper, secre tary Marilyn Paulson and the women of Lake Cathie were very proud of their day, and what a delight to see three greens full of women bowlers, all in uniform, having a top time. It was a very good meeting with the girls. They sure are progressive!

North Haven Likewise, from the day before, at North Haven, only this day the men had all their greens full. All of the talk was positive again, although all were critical of the gov ernm ent’s tax on poker machines, and the effect it would have on their club.

Tuncurry I was joined by State Councillor Ken Guy to help Tuncurry celebrate a wonderful day for the club, unfurl ing District/Zone and State pen nant flags. The club was certainly buzzing with delight at the terrific year. The general manager and execu tive of the mother club - St Johns Park - made the trip from Sydney to join in the celebrations. My visit also bought back some nice memories, as I had the privi lege as Zone 2 president in 1984 of bringing eight International pairs to Tuncurry to play against some of the best Manning District players, in lead up matches before the tele vised Newcastle International Pairs -

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Gunnedah State Councillor Des Skinner and I visited Gunnedah for Ray Darcy’s President’s Day. With great cater ing by the women, and bowls organised by Alan Hall, the day was perfection all round. President Ray deserved a good day, as like many of his board, his dedication to our sport is well doc umented. Also, Des and 1 were very impressed on the Saturday after noon, on arriving at the club, to see one green full of women having a great time. The amalgamation into the Gunnedah Services Club has been fantastic for the bowlers. Well done, Ray, and your members.

Towradgi Park Shirley and I were very impressed with the outstanding view from the bar/lounge area at Towradgi Park BC. You could stand there and watch bowls, or to the left look at the mountains, and a lit tle to the right see the magnificent ocean. When we arrived on the Friday night, you could not get in the front because of workmen and volun teers trying to put the finishing touches before the opening on Saturday. When we finally got in through

the side door, we were offered a hammer or a paint brush. It really was a terrific atmosphere, every member excited and thrilled with what was happening to their club, and all very positive in their talk of the future. I was joined by State Councillor John Hill, and was invited by a very proud President Grahame Richards, to officially open the beautiful extensions to Towradgi Park BC.

Wiseman Park A lovely sunshine morning, a good green, and a terrific setting for the Inter Zone clash between Zone 16 and Zone 13. Both zones turned on a fine exhibition of top bowls and sportsmanship to match.

Warilla Once more, Warilla was host and sponsor of the NSW junior bowls State championships. With Warilla’s Rocky Stone at the helm of the playing of the championships, everything was spot on. Chairman of the JBA, Tony Ashpole, gave all a warm welcome to Warilla and the championships, congratulated all participants on winning their way to the finals, wished all good bowling, and then the players were sent to their rinks to do battle.

Newcastle Zone 2 At the AGM dinner and meeting, once more the very energetic and committed bowls administrator, Les

J U N IO R S Q U A D S N A M E D he NSW State Junior Selection NSW State Junior Singles title, and ' ed in his fourth consecutive Committee has announced of this event. strong sides for the Australian Junior Championships, to be held Sherriff and Shoebridge should at NSW Central Coast club have a “home ground advantage” Halekulani from September 25 to with the Championships which are being played at Sherriff’s home October 2. Australian Under 25 Squad club, and Shoebridge is playing with member Aron Sherriff will play in another Central Coast club, the coveted singles for NSW, and be Terrigal. Brody Pitham has been rewarded joined by Brent Shoebridge for the for his good form with a recall to pairs. Sherriff recently won his second continued on page 12

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Parrott, was re-elected in a ballot as President of Zone 2. Patron and Mayor of Lake Macquarie, John Kilpatrick, was loud in his praise of Les and his dedication to the sport of lawn bowls. Les stated he was mindful of the membership decline in Zone 1, and now the pennant season was fin ished, he and his board would com mit a lot of time to the membership drive, particularly to formation of club Membership Committees. I know clubs like Charlestown, Heaton Birmingham Gardens and Belmont have all had success. We like to hear your stories, so please, if you have a membership drive, let us know at the Royal. Our very dedicated chairman, Peter Lyons, is always interested. We wish Les and his great back stop. Merle, good health and hap piness for another very good year, and a special “thank you” to Mayor John Kilpatrick for his 10 years of dedication to our sport as co patron.

Bateau Bay President Richard Martin was a perfect host at the unfurling of the BCiB State Pennant N o.l runnerup flag, and the N o.l Zone flag. As usual, you could not wipe the smile off Zone 15 President Peter Henry’s face - two N o .l flags in two years. Peter, a top Zone admin istrator, is naturally very proud of Bateau Bay’s effort. It was a day when the club and the members were really able to show the players just how proud they were of their effort. After the final at West Coffs, the terrific atm osphere from the Bateau Bay side, and its great sup port group was fantastic. The same atmosphere was just as evident at the unfurling. Everyone really enjoying the terrific friendship of the day. The players, members, support ers and management are proud of the club’s achievement, and why not? Congratulations, Bateau Bay.

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C H A N C I AHD IN ir u m il HANGE is rarely easy, particularly when it applies to administrative structures. Given the significant decline in registered bowlers in NSW, it was clear that change was necessary. One initiative taken in recent years was the formation of the State Membership Committee, which subsequently promulgated M embership Committee Guidelines. These guidelines outlined the membership responsibilities at all levels of bowls administration in NSW, and provided for the forma tion of Membership Committees at both District and club levels. The Upper North Shore District was one of the first to take up the challenge in this regard, and has had considerable success in encouraging the formation of Club Membership Committees within its boundaries. W hen asked how this was achieved, the then president of the

Upper North Shore DBA, John Younghusband, replied as follows:

“As soon as the initiative of form ing a State Membership Committee was made known, I made an announcement at the Upper North Shore District meeting to the effect that we would form a District Membership Committee as soon as possible. ^‘Subsequently, Derek Alderton was appointed as chairman o f this committee, and at each subsequent District monthly meeting, a report was tabled cov ering the progress o f clubs in our area. “A t first, progress was slow, but when a few clubs started to form their committees and report on their success, other clubs soon followed suit. “Before long there was a spirit o f competitiveness established and committees were reporting with some sense o f achievement that their efforts were reaping rewards. “We found that this method seemed to have a snowballing

R E P O R T F R O M O R A N G E C IT Y C HR IS V IS M A N Orange City Men’s and Women’s Membership Committee

E held a “friendship morning” that attract ed 54 men and women (mostly ‘social’ members of our club) for a morning on the green, followed by a barbecue. About 30 men and women bowlers helped our guests enjoy the morning. With “Learn to Bowls” now conducted each Sunday morning, we expect to convert a large num and grandparents (note the mini ber of these people into bowlers bowls). We don’t mind starting over the winter period. them early at Orange City BC! All of our guests came along The photo shows three-year-old from ‘invitations’ sent out to twins Curtis and Breanna Larnach, ‘social members’ of the club. who came along with their mother

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effect and that clubs were bene fiting from cross fertilisation of procedural ideas.” John has since become the State Councillor for Zone 9, in which the other district, the Northern Suburbs District, has had similar success. The key point is that member ship is such an important issue, and it must be regularly reported on and discussed at meetings at all levels of administration. This may require change, but it is an essential initiative. Is it on your agenda?

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the State junior side. Pitham recently qualified for the National finals of the Australian Indoor Singles, and also was runner-up to Aron Sherriff in the 2003 NSW State Junior Singles, to follow his win in this event in 2002. A win in the NSW State Junior Pairs has earned Mathew Crane a place in the State side. Crane will play in the triples and fours. Armidale’s Jay Porter retains his place as skip in the triples and fours. The girls’ side also recognises some outstanding performances at the NSW State Junior Championships. Melanie Macaulay, who played outstanding bowls during the State Junior Fours, her team reaching the semi finals, has been named to play singles for NSW. Her South Tamworth teammate, Samantha Johnson, has also been named in the NSW State Junior Girls Side and will play lead in the triples and fours. Trudy Althofer, of Mendooran, reached the semi finals of the NSW State Junior Pairs and has been selected to play in the pairs with Macaulay and as third in the fours. Nelson Bay’s Sarah Rumble and -

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Official Launch - Bowls Mobile The official launch of the Bowls NSW Bowls Mobile took place at the Sydney Retirement and Lifestyle Expo on Friday, July 25 at 11am.

lion for a business health check 59 submissions were declined. To mid-June, over 180 submis sions for Phase 2 funding for busi ness improvement projects have been received, with 85 submissions being approved totalling $1.4 mil lion, with 27 submissions declined. Others are being processed and submissions continue to be received. Details of the clubs receiving funding through this program are listed on the ClubsNSW website, under the ClubBIZ logo.

their facilities for their own benefit and long term future of the game. Of course, the game itself needs as many active men and women enjoying club facilities. In particular, working women must be encouraged to play lawn bowls on weekends, as well as junior boys and girls by all affiliated clubs in NSW.

2003 Junior State Championships July 14-19 A great week sponsored and hosted by Warilla B&RC. Refer the junior page for full report.

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State President, Terry Murphy, carried out official duties and was supported by Association officials and Australian Representative play ers Karen Murphy and Brett Duprez, as well as Sydney Swans star player Nick Davis. All clubs have received Circular 1 6 /0 3 , dated July 2, together with an application form to utilize the Bowls Mobile. Has your club formalised a Membership Committee? Do you want your club to survive? Better still, improve your club’s business and participation position with membership campaigns and Open Days!

NSW V ACT Test Series The Keno Hi-Jackers State Side and the NSW U /2 5 Side play the ACT Representative Side at Tuggeranong Valley BC, ACT, from Monday August 11, to Wednesday, August 13 with three tests to be played. A great series is assured.

Club Biz (ClubsNSW) Club Biz is a $9 million assis tance package, launched in May 2002, aimed at improving the financial viability of the club indus try (bowling clubs included) with funding drawn from unclaimed Keno prizes. A total of 468 clubs received Phase 1 funding totalling $2.1 mil14 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2003

A marketing resource kit from Bowls Australia. This manual will be provided to all NSW affiliated clubs within the next couple of months by Bowls Australia. A wealth of information is refer enced. I trust all club boards value this impressive document, pro duced by Bowls Australia in con junction with all State Associations.

Junior Bowls Talent Development Program For the first time, a group of 40 boys and girls under 18 years will participate in a “Talented Athlete Lawn Bowls Program ” at The Academy of Sport at Narrabeen. The program is to be mn Sunday September 7, to Friday September

12 . Paul Riley is the program co ordinator at the Academy, and State Junior Coach, Ken Field will oversee activities with the assis tance of State Coaching Committee members. This program is additional to the NSWIS 8-man lawn bowls squad for players under the age of 25.

Weekend Bowls Junior Girls and Women It is pleasing to report that a number of our State Councillors have advised that women’s triples, and consideration of wom en’s Pennants on weekends, is being encouraged. We need all clubs to fully utilize

' Warilla bowls co-ordinator “Rocky” Stone, who handled the playing schedule for the NSW Junior Bowls Committee

' Ben Glasson (St Johns Park) and Troy Ford (Dapto Citizens) who displayed excellent style and form for ones so young.

Bowls Past Presidents Association of NSW Inc. This Association continues to foster friendship and common interests among our past presi dents. The current State President of this Association is John -

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Pankhurst, with Bill Climpson sec retary and treasurer. New members are most wel come. Feel free to contact the sec retary on phone/fax 9659 7320. There are 13 branches state-wide of this organisation, and Bill Climpson will be happy to assist. Current patrons are Terry Murphy, President RNSWBA, and Bill Trethowan, Past President and life member, RNSWBA.

Charity of the Year Presentation A cheque for $50,000 was pre sented by RNSWBA Treasurer Ian Neill and Vice President Tom Giles, on behalf of all registered bowlers in NSW, to “Asthma NSW”, the Association’s “2 0 0 2 /2 0 0 3 Charity of the Year”. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Asthma NSW were CEO Ms

•L-R Ian Neill Treasurer RNSW BA, Lindsay Cane CEO Asthma NSW, Mimi John-Austen Assistant to CEO, Tom Giles Vice President RNSWBA, Stevie Rose Fund Raising Manager

Lindsay Cane, Assistant Ms Mimi John-Austen, and Ms Stevie Rose (Fundraising Manager).

“Top Greenkeeper” - TAPE Young green keeper Adam Gosper, Bar Beach BC, was recently acknowl edged by TAFE NSW and the NSW Bowling Greenkeepers Association for receiving the highest marks in NSW for Horticulture Certificate III (Turf Strand). Gosper has now been confirmed as the Hunter Region Apprentice of the Year in Horticulture. Young Adam Gosper is keen and enthusiastic. No doubt the member ship at his Newcastle (Zone 2) based club will appreciate his efforts. How important are good greens to allow for the playing of good quality bowls? Poor greens = poor bowls! Nothing beats good quality greens to play our skilful game on.

2004 Conditions of Play and Playing Program All clubs will receive three copies of the 2004 Conditions of Play with a cover date of August 1, effective January 1 2004 (Circular 22/03, August 4). Also, a Draft 2004 Association Program has similarly been forwarded to all levels of Administration (Circular 22/03, August 1). The final issue of the 2004 Program will have a reference date November 1 2003 and be distributed in November by way of the Association club mailout. Also, refer ence can be made to the RNSWBA website for updates.

General Information 2003 Club Circulars 01/03 Amendment to 2003 Conditions of Play 02/03 Protocol and Procedures 03/03 NSW Junior Bowls 04/03 Membership Exit Forms 05/03 Encroaching - Law 2 IB 06/03 Professional Indemnity Insurance 07/03 RNSWBA Affiliation Fees 08/03 2004 Direct Portfolio Premier League 09/03 NSWJBA Change to adminis tration 10/03 Public Liability Insurance 11/03 Suspensions By Law 22 Amendment 12/03 BCiB State Pennant Finals 13/03 RNSWBA Registered Tournaments 14/03 Benefits of membership of Clubs NSW 15/03 NSW Junior Bowls 16/03 Bowls Mobile 17/03 Bowls Australia Logo - Attire 18/03 AGM, Election of Officers 19/03 Constitution Article lOA Amendment 20/03 Clubs NSW Gaming Machine Tax Rates The above referenced Circulars also appear on the Association website - www.rnswba.org.au - go to “Media Centre” and scroll down to “RNSWBA Circulars”. Do you realise the Association website is averaging one million hits per year? Have a look at thé junior bowls section for all relevant infor mation and the junior pages of Bowls NSW.

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and B. Benson, J. Green to compete for the major prizemoney. The final day’s play was completed in fine weather with the semi-final winners being Andrew Todd, Phil Pratt left to play the strong Taren Point team of Barry Benson and John Green in the final. The final produced an absorbing contest between two evenly balanced teams. The Taren Point combination raced to an early lead and appeared to have the match well under its con trol, although the opposition refused to submit. Phil Pratt, having returned to Greenlees Park after a season with

The Hills, responded to local sup port, and with the Invaluable assis tance of Andrew Todd, gained the lead in the closing stages. Their opposition regrouped, and with John Green complementing the brilliant play of Barry Benson, the margin was reduced to 20-17 with only two ends to play. In the end, it was Andrew Todd and Phil Pratt who finished the win ners with a score line of 20-19, to take the prize of $5,000, thereby eclipsing their runners-up prize of last year. Total prizemoney for this year’s event totalled $11,000.

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2003 NSW State Junior Championships - Played at Warilla BC

S h e r r if f c la im s 2 0 0 3 J u n i o r S in g le s T i t l e ■B y 2003 NSW state Junior ANDR EW LYN N Singles Final saw the com batants from the 2002 Championship lock horns again. Pitham claimed the qualifying place at Aron Sherriff and Brody Pitham East Cessnock by defeating many well once again reached the final of performed senior players, including a the pinnacle event in junior bowls member of the Keno Hi-Jackers NSW State Side. in NSW. Sherriff, who plays with the Central Pitham, from the East Cessnock BC Coast’s Halekulani BC, has been on a in the NSW Hunter Region, has been high for much of the year, claiming victo in excellent form, recently securing one ry in a host of tournaments, and recently of the two NSW qualifying places in the winning selection in the NSW Under 25 National finals of the Australian Indoor Side, the NSWIS Lawn Bowls Squad and the Australian Under 25 Squad. Singles. he

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T E S T S E R IE S

DATE MONTH SEPTEMBER 26-28 OCTOBER

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EVENT Girls V Queensland Trans Tasman Test Series Australia v New Zealand

VENUE Old. Dates TBC New Zealand

RESULTS

GENERAL

AUGUST

16-17

30-31 SEPTEMBER 6-7 16-17 20-21 27-28 29-30 OCTOBER

1-2 11 12 11-12

NOVEMBER

8-9 29-30

DECEMBER

6-7

7 A-Side Zone Tournament Academy Emerging Trials Noel Soane Memorial Junior Pairs CHS V JBA Triple Level Tournament Parkes Junior Open Pairs Australian Junior Chamoionships Australian Junior Championships Academy v The Entrance Academy v Bateau Bay Ron Menzies Junior Pairs Zone 2 v lllawarra Academy v St Johns Park Finals State Presidents Pairs

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The final, played at Warilla BC, was an outstanding display of bowls. In blustery conditions, both players played extremely well, with the scores always close. In a reversal of the 2002 result, Aron Sherriff claimed victory in the 2003 NSW State Junior Singles by winning 3129. With the score at 28-29, Sherriff played a good weighted shot to wrest Pitham’s bowls from the head and claim the three shots required for victory. This win is Sherriffs fifth NSW State Title, after having won the Singles and Pairs in 2001, and the Pairs and Fours in 2002. Sherriff now joins Cameron Curtis as the most prolific winner of junior State Titles. Curtis won the singles in 1986, 1987 and 1988, and the Pairs in 1987 and 1988. Curtis never claimed the Fours crown, as this event was first contested in 1995. Sherriff also qualified for the Pairs and Fours Titles, and was looking to be the first junior to have claimed all three NSW State Junior Titles, after having missed the trifecta when Pitham defeated him by just one shot in the Singles.

Penrith BC East Maitland BC West Dubbo BC Venue &Dates TBC Regents park BC Parkes BC Moama BC Halekulani BC The Entrance BC Bateau Bay BC Heaton Birmingham Gardens BC St Johns Park Nelson Bay BC TBC

ROUND 1 - Final Played Tues July 15; Aron Sherriff 31 d Brody Pitham 29. Sem t-Finala Played Tues July 15: (1) Aron Sherriff (Halekulani - Zone 15) 31 d Justin Murphy (Nowra ■ Zone 7) 12. (2) Brody Pitham (East Cessnock - Zone 6) 31 d Scott Casson (Sth Tamworth - Zone 3) 19. Sectional Play Played Mon July 14 - Section 1; A Sherriff (Halekulani) 25 d J Rowles (Gulgong) 4; M Crane (Sth Wagga) 25 d I Best (Asquith) 16. Section 2; J Murphy (Nowra) 25 d A Tobey Leichhardt) 22; M Frame (Parkes) 25 d S Byrne (Belmore) 22. Section 3: D Owen (Park Beach) 25 d A Jarvis (Sth Grafton) 14; B Pitham (East Cessnock) 25 d M Smith (Helensburgh) 16. Section 4: S Casson (Sth Tamworth) 25 d C Green (Taren Point) 12; Z Trbara 25 (Merrylands) d N Twining (Beresfield) 23. ■ .„ . BO UND 2 - Played Mon July 14 - Section 1: J Rowles 25 d M Crane 22; A Sherriff 25 d I Best T.Section 2: M Frame 25 d A Tobey 16; J Murphy 25 d S Byrne 11. Section 3; B. Pitham 25 d D Owen 24; A Jarvis 25 d M Smith 14. Section 4: N Twining 25 d S Casson 18; C Green 25 d Z Trbara 15. ROUND 3 - Played Mon July 14 - Section 1: J Rowles 25 d I Best 4; A Sherriff 25 d M. Crane 12. Section 2: A Tobey 25 d S Byrne 6; J Murphy 25 d M Frame 22. Section 3: D Owen 25 d M Smith 15; B. Pitham 25 d A Jarvis 21. Section 4; S Casson 25 d Z Trbara 7; N Twining 25 d C Green 15.

SECTION STANDINGS Wins 3 2 1 0

Points 6 4 2 0

Margin +52 +3 -7 -48

SECTION 2 1 Justin Murphy 2 Matthew Frame 3 Aaron Tobey 4 Stuart Byrne

3 2 1 0

6 4 2 0

+20 +9 +7 -36

SECTION 3 1 Brody Pitham 2 Denzil Owen 3 Anthony Jarvis 4 Matthew Smith

3 2 1 0

6 4 2 0

+14 +20 -4 -30

SECTION 4 1 Scott Casson 2 Nicholas Twining 3 Zel Trbara 4 Chris Green

2 2 1 1

4 4 2 2

_. +24 +15 -26 -13

Po8 1 2 3 4

Name Aron Sherriff Jordon Rowles Matthew Crane lain Best

* 2003 NSW State Junior Fours Championships - Played at Warilla BC

N e w c a s t le f o u r c la im S t a t e T i t l e in c lo s e f i n a l By Newcastle four of A N D R E W LYNN Christopher Holstein, Jarrod Duncan, Nicholas Twining and Corey Parker spoiled the hopes of each of the last two ends to finish 32-15 the Zone 15 team to win a hat trick winner. of titles in the State Junior Fours Tamworth’s Scott Casson (Zone 3) has Championship. had a good finals series, reaching the In a close final, all players played very semi finals in both the singles and the well, with the boys from Newcastle hav fours. In the other semi final, the Newcastle ing the edge. Zone 2 team of Christopher Holstein, The win continues a great year for the boys from Newcastle. Zone 2 skipper Jarrod Duncan, Nicholas Twining and Corey Parker has also won his club sin Corey Parker accounted for the Kurd gles title, the youngest ever to win the Kurri (Zone 6) team of Shaun Summers, Matthew Totterdel, David Eldridge and event at Tea Gardens BC. Mark Shipman 34 shots to 13. For Jarrod Duncan, the win will be This was Jarrod Duncan’s second even sweeter, having been a member of State event final for 2003, after he was a the Adamstown side that was runner-up member of the Adamstown BC side that in this year’s BCiB Grade 2 State was runner-up in the Grade 2 BCiB State Pennant. Pennant final. An appearance in the final continues Newcastle skipper, Corey Parker, is in an incredible run for Sherriff, whose team great form this year, having won his club was the same as the one that claimed the Singles at Tea Gardens BC. Parker has a title in 2002. ': bowls heritage, his father Clayton Runner-up Sherriff, Brent Shoebridge Simon Lack) won the 2000 NSW and Robert McNab, have now appeared and Australian Pairs Titles. in the last three finals. Lance Pritchard Day One cornpleted the four in 2003 and 2002, The 2003 NSW State Junior fours while Peter Dixon was the fourth team championship reached the semi-finals member in 2001. stage following the round robin at Warilla NSWJBA chairman, Tony Ashpole, BC. praised the players in the final for their The standard of play was very high, skill and sportsmanship. “It was a great competitors handling the slick greens final to watch, all the players were a cred very well. The glorious winter’s day high it to themselves and the game of bowls” lighted what a terrific venue Warilla BC is said Ashpole. for the sport of lawn bowls. RESULTS - Final; (Zone 2) Section 1 was won by the Zone 6 team Christopher Holstein, Jarrod Duncan, from Kurri Kurri of Shaun Summers, Nicholas Twining and Corey Parker 21 d Matthew Totterdel, David Eldridge and (Zone 15) Robert McNab, Lance Mark Shipman. They enjoyed an eight Prithcard, Brent Shoebridge and Aron shot win in round one over Zone 1, and Sherriff 19. then won their next two games, against Zones 8 and 13, by a single shot each. Sherriff shot for three in a row The Zone 8 team will be very disap Aron Sherriff reached his second final pointed after seeming to have the round at the 2003 NSW State Junior two encounter with Zone 6 sewn up. Championships. Sherriff and his Central The Newcastle Zone 2 team dominat Coast team of Robert McNab, Lance ed Section 1, enjoying three comfortable Pritchard, and Brent Shoebridge took on wins to record a 39 shot margin over the the Newcastle Zone 2 team of three rounds. Christopher Holstein, Christopher Holstein, Jarrod Duncan, Jarrod Duncan, Nicholas Twining and Nicholas Twining and Corey Parker in Corey Parker hoped that they could carry the afternoon’s final. their form into the semi final. The Zone 3 team pushed Sherriff in Scott Casson, Melanie Macaulay, the semi final, with only seven shots sep Chris Herden and Samantha Johnson, of arating the two teams with two ends to Tamworth (Zone 3), secured Section 3 by play. The score ended lop sided with the defeating Zone Five 12 shots to 9, and Central Coast four claiming five shots on then Zone Twelve 20 to 7. With the bye he

in round three, they could not be defeated. Macaulay and Casson played magnificent bowls in their two games and if they could take this form into the semi finals would prove diffi cult to beat. Zone 15’s (Central Coast) team of Robert McNab, Lance Pritchard, Brent Shoebridge and Aron Sherriff lived up to their pre-event favouritism, winning Section 4. After struggling early in round one against Zone 10, they kicked away to record a 26-10 win, a scoreline that blew out only in the last few ends of this game. In Round 2 Sherriff was pushed all the way by Zone 4, record ing a narrow 3 shot win. In round three the Central Coast dashed the hopes of the locals, defeating Zone 16 by 9 to claim the section. RESULTS Final: (Zone 2) Christopher Holstein. Jarrod Duncan, Nicholas Twining and Corey Parker 21 d (Zone 15) Robert McNab, Lance Pritchard, Brent Shoebridge and Aron Sherriff Semi Finals: (Zone 2) Christopher Holstein, Jarrod Duncan, Nicholas Twining and Corey Parker 34 d (Zone 6) Shaun Summers, Matthew Totterdel, David Eldridge and Mark Shipman 13. (Zone 15) Robert McNab, Lance Pritchard, Brent Shoebridge and Aron Sherriff 32 d (Zone 3) Samantha Johnson, Chris Herden, Melanie Macaulay and Scott Csson 15. ROUND 1 ■ Section 1: (Zone 8) K Webb. S Webb, K Barber. J White 21 d (Zone 13) L Evans, A Hession, M Brough, C Green 7, (Zone 6) S Summers, M Totterdell, D Eldridge, M Shipman 17 d (Zone 1) K McLelland, G Schein, J Gray, S Lee 9. Section 2: (Zone 2) C Holstein, J Duncan, N Twining, C. Parker 28 d (Zone 9) J Campton, A McMaster, I Best, M Wyatt 6. (Zone 1 ^ R, Riddell, J McKay, S Leeson, D Owen 14 d (Zone 7) O Turner, J Turner, D Atkinson, J Murphy 11. Section 3: (Zone 3) S Johnson, C Herden. M Macaulay, S Casson 12 d (Zone 5) W Collins, J Collins, N Haynes, B Hills 9. (Zone 12) B Glasson, S Byrne. G. Richardson, A McMorrow bye. Section 4: (Zone 16) T Ford, C Ford, B Ford, J Waine 19 d (Zone 4) M Gray, S Brydon, C Rosanes, M Frame 16. (Zone 15) B Shoebridge. R. McNab, L Pritchard. A Sherriff 26 d (Zone 10) A Cannuti, S Guppy, M Andrews, C Couchman 10. ROUND 2 • Section 1: Zone Six 18 d Zone Eight 17; Zone One 15 d Zone Thirteen 14. Section 2: Zone Two 25 d Zone Fourteen 17;Zone Nine 18 d Zone Seven 12. Section 3: Zone Three 20 d Zone Twelve 7; Zone Five bye. Section 4: Zone Ten 15 d Zone Sixteen 12; Zone Fifteen 12 d Zone Four 9. ROUND 3 - Section 2: Zone One 21 d Zone Eight 11; Zone Six 13 d Zone Thirteen 12. Section 2: Zone Two 18 d Zone Seven 9; Zone Fourteen 13 drew Zone Nine 13. Section 3: Zone Five 19 d Zone Twelve 13; Zone Three bye. Section 4: Zone Fifteen 18 d Zone Sixteen 9; Zone Ten 18 d Zone Four

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SECTION STANDINGS SECTION 1 Po8 Zone 1 Zone Six 2 Zone One 3 Zone Eight 4 Zone Thirteen SECTION 2 1 Zone Two 2 Zone Fourteen 3 Zone Nine 4 Zone Seven SECTION 3 1 Zone Three 2 Zone Five 3 Zone Twelve 4 BYE SECTION 4 1 Zone Fifteen 2 Zone Ten 3 Zone Sixteen 4 Zone Four

Wins 3 2

Points 6 4 2 0

Margin +10 +3 +3 -16

(Id ) 1 (Id) 0

6 3 3 0

+39 -5 -16 -18

2 1 0

4 2 0

+16 +3 -19

0 3

+26 •6

-9 -13

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2003 NSW State Junior Championships - Played at Warilla BC

W agga claim ’s S ta te Junior P airs Pairs combination of I--------------------B y ----------- ;---------1 ANDREW LYNN | Matthew Crane (South [ Wagga BC) and Robert Round 3 against Merrylands Marshall (Riverina AFC BC) representing Zone 8 , has (Zone 10) bowler Zel Trbara. Trbara, despite being relatively claimed the 2 0 0 3 NSW State inexperienced at this level of Junior Pairs Championship. They defeated Armidale City bowls, impressed with his ability, putting in good performance in pair Todd Fuller and Jay Porter, both the pairs and singles events. 22 shots to 10 in the final. In their semi-final match Crane The final was an excellent dis play of bowls. All the boys played and Marshall accounted for South extremely well, however the final Grafton (Zone 1) pair Scott Kenny Anthony Jarvis, who score showed that Crane and and squeaked into the semi-finals on Marshall were the more consistent the back of a two shot better mar pair. The boys from Zone 8 gin than Zone 14 pair Scott advanced to the semi-finals with Leeson and Denzil Owen, both pairs on two wins from their three wins in a very tight section, overcoming two State junior rep round robin matches. Porter and Fuller accounted for resentatives in Chris Green (Zone 4 ’s Trudy Althofer 13) and Chris Roberts (Zone 16), Zone (Mendooran) and Shaun Harper and grabbing a two shot win in

(Coonabarabran) in their semi final with a 22 shots to 19 win. This followed their inapressive form in their section, with three wins yielding a margin of 41 shots. Althofer and Harper qualified in Section 1. In Round 1 they claimed a three shot win over Zone 5. In Round 3 they defeated pre-tournament favourites Brent Shoebridge and Aron Sherriff (Zone 15) by 17 shots to 14. The Zone 3 pair had the bye in Round 2, when Matthew Geislor and Carl Helaey, of Penrith (Zone 5), drew 13 shots all with Shoebridge and Sherriff. RESULTS FIN A L; Matthew C rane and Robert Marshall (Zone 8) 22 defeated Jay Porter and Todd Fuller (Zone 3) 10. S E M I-FIN A LS ; M atthew Crane and Robert Marshall (Zone 8) defeated Scott Kenny and Anthony Jarvis (Zone 1) 14. Jay Porter and Todd Fuller (Zone 3) 22 defeated Trudy Althofer and Shaun H arper 19.

ROUND ROBIN SUMMARY

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N am es

S e c tio n 1 Zon e A

M atthew Geislor Carl Healey Brent Shoebridge Aron Sherriff

Bye

Trudy Althofer Shaun Harper

S e c tio n 2 Zone A

Nam es Jay Porter Todd Fuller

Rdl

Rd2

Rd3

W in s

P o ints

+/-

11-14

13-13

Bye

1/2

-3 -3

Bye

13-13

14-17

1/2'

14-11

Bye

17-14

Rdl

Rd2

Rd3

W in s

P o ints

+/-

19-12

30-6

19-9

+41

-77

Tim othy Le-Strange Aron Sherriff

6-19

6 -30

2 -42

Michelle Ingold Nathan Bezant

19-6

8-23

9-19

-12

12-19

2 3-8

4 2-2

+48

N am es

Rdl

Rd2

Rd3

W in s

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+/-

Matthew Crane Robert Marshall

20-8

15-12

12-10

+1/'

-16

S e c tio n 3 Zon e A

Tim othy Twining Jam es Twining

M atthew Brough Aron Sherriff

19-7

12-15

7-32

Matthew Stecyk Zel Trbara

7-19

11-21

10-12

S e c tio n 4 A B

M atthew Smith Chris Roberts Nam es

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3 2-7

+23

8-20

21-11

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Rd2

Rd3

W in s

P o ints

+ /■

17-12

+14

Scott Kenny Anthony Jan/is

14-16

16-5

Scott Leeson Denzil O w en

18-10

5-16

2 2-7

Ben Glasson Aaron McMorrow

10-18

18-9

12-17

John Capton lain Best

16-14

9 -18

7 -22

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special of

49th annual tournam ent

A great bow ling club

SIR: Thirty two bowlers assembled on the N or A Sydney Leagues BC greens early in July for the Armual Assembly Bowls Tournament. We w ere pleased to welcome Ian Neill, State Treasurer, representir^ Terry Murphy, State President of the RNSWBA; The Rev Stuart A. Andrews, M oderator-Nom inate NSW General Assembly; Jock Mackillop, Past M oderator Sydney North Presbytery; and Geoff Brothers, State Vice President Presbyterian M en's League. O ur thanks are extended to president Bob Burne and m em bers of the N orth Sydney Leagues BG for the use of greens and facilities over the past 49 years. Office bearers for 2003-2004 are patron Doug Bennetts, Epping; president Jack Davis, Macquarie; vice president Ron Hinton, Epping; secretary Doug Bennetts, ^ p i n g ; and assistant secretary John Alexander, Custle Hill. The Presbyterian Bowls Group will be celebrating its 50 years on July 5, 2004. DOUG BENNETTS OAM Secretary

SIR: This is a serious and a "boondoggle" situation of a bowling club going to the financial wall. Souths Juniors BC is an intra club and amenity of one of the richest clubs in the state, that being the par ent club South Sydney Junior Leagues Club. Much to the surprise of the bowling club ineiribers, the parent club is considering w ithdraw ing its finan cial support. This bowling club has been in operation since 1956, the brain child of the late Leagues Club secretary / manager, George Wintle, who had the foresight to realise the needs of members wishing to play bowls. The bowling club has fallen on tough financial times in recent years, finding it difficult to compete with three hotels in fhe area, and the RSL Club, and now housing developers are hovering around. However, as the financial wizards agree, "the finan cial wheel will eventually turn in time" in the mem bers' favour. The playing standard on the green is very high for a small club, over the years resulting in semi-finalist in State Singles, Pennant State and Zone flags and num erous Zone Round Robin successes. The clubhouse and two greens appear as a great asset for the Leagues Club, and it w ould be a monu mental shame for all bowline club members if this were sold off for immediate financial gain,instead of remaining as a long term asset. NOEL KESSEY South Juniors BC, publicity officer

N ew weh site SIR: I am a vice presid en t/p u b licity officer of Sydenham Bankstown DBA. I also m anage our internet website. The address is as follows: www.sydbanks.asn.au ARTHUR PEISLEY Sydenham Bankstown DBA

Ken's system favoured

Reader is "staggered"

SIR: I thoroughly read the Bowls magazine, in partic SIR: I refer to the Umpires News report by the chair ular Mailbox, Umpires News and Coaching. m an of the National Rules Committee, Doug Corben, I w ould like to thank Ken Hansen, from Brunswick in the July issue of Bowls NSW. H eads BC, for such an excellent article on a handicap I may argue against laws. I may disagree with laws. ping system for bowlers. I w ould dare to suggest that the central governing body look at this article serious However, once a law is a law, I will respect and abide ly, and introduce it throughout the bowling fraterruty. by the law. How can the chairman of the Rules Corniriittee A handicapping system w ould allow any bowler who w ished to participate in various tournam ents to interpret a law, such as Law 37, which is specific m its requirements of being a m inimum of 2 metres behind have a chance of wirmmg. the m at or head after your bowl has come to rest, to W inning of tournam ents should not be reserved for state that "commonsense and good sportsmanship a few top players to take out every time a tournam ent suggests that no opponent w ould object to this prac is held, unless it is limited to certain grade pennant tice . . . (of standing about 2 metres in front of the mat players. to watch their bowl come to rest)." A clear breach of I w ould like to suggest to Ken that the handicap the law. ping should be updated for each player, similar to that I agree with his intent, but let's not have arbitrary of golfers, m aybe not after each match, but more often interpretations of the law, especially by the chairman than every two months. of the Rules Committee. I am staggered. Perhaps the strike rate should be upgraded or If the law's an ass, wear it on the other foot - or dow ngraded every time a bowler has played two, something like that. four or six matches. PETER NIGHTINGALE JOHN M. NOVAKOVICH Artarmon BC Picton BC 22 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2003

AN OPEN FORUM FOR READERS An outstanding bow ler SIR: We have at our club (Milton Ulladulla BC) a bowler who has performed outstandingly in the 10 years that he has been playing, having commenced bowling in early 1993. He is John Colusso. In that time, John has won 13 club championships, two District championships, and one Zone champi onship, equalling 16 in all! In 1996 he skippered and won major fours; 1998 the grand slam winning the major singles, pairs, triples and fours; 1999 won the major fours; 2000 won the major singles and pairs; and 2002 won the major pairs. Mixed championships - Mixed fours, he skippered and won in 1998,1999 and 2000; mixed pairs was won by him in 1999; the District triples was w on by him in 1999; and the District pairs was also won bv John in 2001 .

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Where is the boundary? SIR: There is a distinct difference of opinion between . 1» _ ■ ! _ _ ____ _1_ ^ y-vi •tl-« /-* V^/~Vt t-rt /H o n ? um pires regarding the exact position of the boundary at the ditch end of a rink. Some um pires hold the opinion that the boundary is surface" 1& in U l the L l l C "form J.WJ.XXI of the ditch and playing -----t ^ .1 / 1_ * 1 ^ w« y^14 (often referred to as the 'plinth')* while others includ ing myself - hold the opinion that the boundary is in the "form of a ditch and bank", as designated by law (ie the junction of the ditch and bank, commonly referred to as the face of the bank). \J ±

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* Although 1 use the word 'plinth' for convenience, it must he noted that the word 'plinth'is not admitted in any of our laws.

Some reasons for holding fast to my opinion is as follows: 1. Reference BA Law 2. "The green s h a ll. . . be p rovided w ith suitable boundaries in the form of a diitch and b a n k ..." and surely that can only m ean the junc tion of the ditch and bank. If it were intended for the 'plinth' to be a boundary, then Law 2 w ould be w orded " . . .with suitable boundaries in the form of a ditch and playing sur face". 2. Reference BA Law 3. "The green shall be sur rounded by a ditch . . ." ie the green is not bounded by a ditch, because if it was, then Law 3 w ould be worded, "The green shall be bounded by a ditch . . . Because both the ditch and the bank may be of vari able width, then neither the ditch nor the bank - by, or in itself - can be a boundary, so therefore the Laws ^ a n d 3 are quite correctly w orded by referring to the ...... ' and bank"" and the ditch as a surboundary as" "ditch round, not a boundary. Those laws determine and define the boundaries of the length of the green (NB and the rinks) because, as provided by, ancf prefaced, in BA Law 5 "The green shall be divided into spaces called rinks". 1 1

The dimensional w idth and the side boundaries of the rinks are fully described, respectively, in BA Laws 5 (ii) and 5 (iii). It should be quite obvious from the combination of those laws that the boundaries of each rink extend from bank to bank and the outside edges of the boundary pegs. Once those m atters are understood, it should becoine reasonably clear that a rink is composed of both a ditch and a"playing surface ie they are as one, and not separated by a boundary. The answer to theP position ' ____________of the boundary i i i t , correct ____________________is essential to the understanding of m any other laws, and to the agreement and consistency of decisions m ade by umpires during the course of their duties. My second question is: Where is the exact position of a bowl when it is deemed to have entered the ditch, making a 'non-toucher' a dead bowl? The answer to that question will, of course, depend on the correct answer to the first question. I did have an answer to both questions from one umpire, who stated unequivocally that the 'plinth' is the boundary, and that a non-toucher bowl m ust be wholly past the 'plinth' to be classed as having "enterecl the ditch" and becoming a dead bowl. I can respect his opinion, but I totally disagree with it in its entirety, and Tm sure that many experienced bowlers will be able to instantly recognise the faults inherent in that answer, both in context with the ques tions asked, and also w hen related to the wording and understanding of a num ber of other laws. I have offered a num ber of those umpires (who believe that the 'plinth' is a boundary) to come onto the green and physically demonstrate the exact posi tion where they believe a bowl or jack is deemed to have entered the ditch. To date, none has accepted the offer. Perhaps an official definition of the word 'enter', or preferably a definition of "entered the W ld C lC t L /X y w * the_ ------- phrase £ ----------ditch", will be required to achieve um form agree’ I believe that this m atter requires ment, although i words. My sugsestion is that this matter could be resolved effective^ and perm anently by the issuing of an official full-scale draw ing to show the exact position of a . . , .. --------, 1 - bowl at the point where it enters the ditcl After all, it is simply a matter of showing a point on a bowl where it crosses a line of demarcation (a limit ing line, not a boundary) between the playing surface and the ditch. The writers of our laws have used the correct word ing in Laws 2, 3 and 5 to describe and make clear the exact position of the boundaries of a rink. Because of the difference of opinion in the interpre tation by some umpires, I believe that it w ould bene fit the game and all umpires and bowlers if these m atters w ere referred to the N ational Rules Committee for clarification by way of explanation and official interpretation. REG ASH Fairfield ^

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AN OPEN FORUM FOR READERS A dvice fo r R oss SIR: With reference to Ross Davidson's request in the July issue of "Bowls NSW", to have some clarification of certain laws of our game, I take the opportunity to offer some advice to Ross, and in doing so, hopefully answer his queries. Ross, no doubf you are aware, there are people, who, after having received the appropriate training and been duly examined, have, according to the rules, been properly accredited as "National Umpires". Among their m any duties, as listed in Law 64b, Law 64b(iv)(e), states "Interpret all disputed matters relat ing to the laws of the game". My advice is that if you have any queries relating to the laws, the Umpires are the people to ask. Regarding the situation which has caused your cur rent enquiry, as you have not stated otherwise, it w ould be reasonable to assume that "the measure" used, was a flexible measure of the type in general use as referred to in Law 11 (c). If that is correct, it would have been equipm ent duly approved and sanctioned by the laws of the game and providing that it was being used in the approved maimer, it could not, be considered to be a "neutral object". Therefore, Law 43(iv) would not apply. The um pire acted in a maimer appropriate to the occasion by insisting that Law 28d(i) be observed, and "the non m easuring lead" replace the jack "to its for

mer position". This would be his decision. His reluc tance to do so not withstanding. In consideration of the demonstration of his lack of sjiortsmanship and display of "nastiness" by the ' opposition", he would be well advised to ponder on the question: "was the original displacement of the jack accidental?" After all, had he shown more care, there w ould not have been any problem. Perhaps the "accusing fin ger" should be pointed in another direction! Ross, you have asked for comments from "more experienced bowlers". Please accept this as such. SYD KEEVERS

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^ A ^ a ilh o x Who should measure? SIR: Umpires will be hurrying to endorse the correct action taken in the "Movement of the jack while mea suring", problem raised in Ross D avidson s "Clarification Sought" letter in the July Mailbox. Examination of the circumstances enables some thing to be said on the general interest question of w ho should do the m easuring - a m atter not covered by official data. In Ross's instance, the Director who held the agreed shot and was claiming a second, quite correctly in rny view, did the m easuring and, unfortunately, in the process m oved the jack. Since a m easure w as required, we can assume there w as an about even chance of either bowl being second shot. As we all (including the makers of the Laws) know, it is impossible to replace the jack by eye precisely in its original position. Accordingly, Law 34 (i) implies, and the opposing Director's duty to his team demands, that the jack be relocated clearly in his favour - otherwise he is in dan ger of relocating it in the other direction, thereby pos sibly penalising his team unfairly, when it is the opposition w h io i has erred. H ow often do we see a Director who is clearly at least one shot down, rush in to measure for second

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M NCDBA President's D ay SIR: W hat a magnificent day it was! God and Mother Nature combined to create one of the best winter days for the Mid N orth Coast President's Day. A calm, windless, sunny day shone on the greens of the Nam bucca H eads BC, welcoming president Harvey Kilgour, the Mid N orth Coast president and his wife Raelene, who were accompanied by the RNSWBA President, Terry Murphy, and his wife Shirley. O ther dignitaries in attendance were State Councillor Ed Lydall and his wife Eileen, State Match Committee member Neil Potts and his wife Joan, the host club president John Gulliver and his wife, and the Lower N orth Coast president Ted Hayward. Also in attendance were the wom en's District pres ident, Fay Haber, and the Nambucca Heads wom en's president, Pat Smith. The day's celebrations began with the host club president, John Gulliver, welcoming president Harvey. That was followed by a response from District president, Harvey Kilgour, who welcomed President M urphy and his wife, as well as distin guished guests. At 10am the cards were called, and all players assembled on the greens for the traditional spider.

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SIR: My father and I are two average bowlers who both belong to the Halekulani BC. Early this year, the nominations went on the board to play in the club fours. My father and I were asked to play in the fours by Aron Sherriff and Tony Laguzza. Well, you could have knocked us off our chair. To be asked to play in a team with these two great bowlers, whose records speak for themselves, was a great hon our. The point I would like to make is that these two layers could have the pick of many great bowlers at [alekulani. But in the true sportsmanship that this great game has, and to prove that winning is not the only thing, they chose my father and me. To Aron and Tony we say thanks. It was an honour. We learnt plenty and you were both very patient. For the record, we won the final.

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-ByK E V IN D R IN G he 2 8 th Invitation M asters staged by Halekulani BC from May 2 0 -2 3 saw on e o f the strongest fields ever to grace th e green s on the Central Coast. Of the 16 invitees, 12 were Internationals. They were the entire Scottish team of David Gourlay, Alex Marshall, David Peacock and George Sneddon; David Holt from England, Peter Beilis, Rowan Brassey and Paul Girdler New Zealand; and Australian representa tive players Steve Anderson, Tom Ellem, Steve Glasson and Sam Laguzza. The remaining four were the high profile locals of Shane Garvey, Edward Knight, Tony Laguzza and Aron Sherriff. There were two sections of eight players, with each playing seven games. All games were keenly con tested and wins were evenly spread across each section. Alex Marshall (with 6 wins) and Shane Garvey (5 wins) headed Section 1, and Steve Glasson (7 wins) and Paul Girdler (4 wins) topped Section 2 for semi-final berths. Marshall defeated Girdler and Glasson defeated Garvey to see the Scottish World Indoor Champion go head-to-head against the N o .l ranked Australian in the final. In front of a capacity crowd, both players put on a fine display of bowling and demonstrated all the shots in the book in a titanic strug gle to gain supremacy. For much of the game, Glasson appeared to be in control with an

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■> At the official presentation on the green, President of BowsI Australia,

John McDougall (right) congratulates Scotsman Alex Marshall on his magic win. From left, president Halekulani, Alan Shatz; No. 1 ranked Australian player, Steve Glassson; the marker for the final, the current AustrBliQn Singles champion, Sam Laguzza; and John McDougall.

outstanding display of draw bowl ing, causing Marshall to play some big conversion shots to stay in the event. Glasson got the first mini break to lead 10-7, but Marshall immedi ately came back with a three to square the game. It then went shot for shot to 20all, when Glasson picked up a brave 4 to establish the biggest margin of the game, but Marshall fought back to lead 26-25. Both players then picked up threes, with Marshall looking strong at 29-28, but then a two to Glasson had him just one shot short of an incredible victory, and to go through the tournament undefeat ed with 8 wins on the trot. But in the true tradition of “Braveheart”, Alex Marshall showed his World Champion class and composure to pick up a match winning two to snatch the title for 2003. At the presentation, John McDougall, President of Bowls Australia, who was the official guest of the Halekulani club, congratulat ed both players on a magnificent game and said, “It was without doubt the best game of bowls he had ever witnessed”. Halekulani, president, Alan Shatz, thanked the star-studded field for an outstanding week of bowls, and the club staff and volun-

teers who contributed to its suc cess. He said; “This year’s 28th Invitation Masters has been the best yet and it will be a hard act to fol low, but we already have our think ing caps on for next year”.

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BOYS Singles: Aron Sherriff (Halekulani. Pairs: Brent Shoebridge (Terrigal), Aron Sherriff (Halekulani). Triples: Brody Pitham (East Cessnock), Mathew Crane (Wagga RSL), Jay Porter (Armidale City). Fours: Brent Shoebridge (Umina Beach), Brody Pitham (East Cessnock), Mathew Crane (Wagga RSL), Jay Porter (Armidale City). Side manager: Ken Field.

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30 . Forty six bow lers travelled from G oulburn for this trip, with M osm an being th e victors in the inter-club com petition for th e A dam s Bowl of Friendship. M osm an established a handy lead o n Saturday, and with scores being equal on Sunday, the club re g a in e d th e tro p h y from G oulburn. A t th e d in ner on th e Saturday n ig h t, p re sid e n ts Ian R e n to n (M osm an) a n d R ay L an g h am (G oulburn) ack n o w led g ed th e strong bond betw een the tw o clubs, an d long-standing m em bers Alex M c P h e rso n and Bill M itchell (M osm an), to g e th e r w ith B ob Shelley an d C ec Isaac (Goulburn), provided p ersonal rem iniscences of their visits over m any years. Following th e p resen tatio n of the A dam s Bowl to Ian by Ray, at the conclusion of play on Sunday after n o o n , th ere w ere mixed em otions as th e G oulburn contingent set off for hom e.

M osm an BC w as form ed in 1 9 0 2 and G oulburn BC in 1 9 0 7 . O n Ju n e 11, 1 9 1 1 , M osm an a c c e p te d an invitation to visit Goulburn, com m encing a tradition which has continued with G oulburn travelling to M osm an in late May, and M osm an returning th e visit in O ctober each year. In a 1 9 3 9 , Mr C.F. A dam s, a G oulburn accountant, d o nated the “A dam s Bowl of Friendship” for com petition betw een the tw o clubs. Inspection of the inscriptions o n the bowl reveals a close result in the num ber of tim es th e tro p h y has been w on by each club. G oulburn w as a self-supporting club until its am algam ation with G oulburn Soldiers Club Ltd. in 1988. Earlier this year it w as decided to close the bowling club on April 30. D esp ite this closure, it w as resolved to p ro c e e d w ith th e M osm an visit on May 31 as m em bers of G oulburn BC. This visit concludes a unique ch ap ter in bowls history. G oulburn BC w on m any District and Zone P en n an t flags over th e years, and its greatest achievem ent was winning the S tate N o .2 P en n an t in 1 9 7 4 .

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UMPIRES NEWS

By Alan Pcwell For the RNSWBA Umpires'Committee

T e le v is e d b o w ls W e frequently h e a r co m m e n ts and criticism s o n incidents p e o p le have se e n o n television. M ost ce n tre on alleg ed fo o tfau ltin g , p o sitio n of players an d failure to allow th e next following play er p o ssessio n of th e rink. Bowls to u rn a m e n ts se e n o n televi sion are n o t alw ays played und er th e Law s defined in th e A ustralian o r W orld B ow ls L aw B ooks. S om etim es th e re a re innovations to provide a b e tte r television spectacle a n d /o r to g e t th e m atch finished in tim e fo r th e final co m m ercial. V iew ers should n o t w orry ab o u t th e fringe issues. Ju s t sit back an d m ar vel a t th e skills of th e participants. Y o u r B o w ls All bowls used by a player in a gam e m ust co m e from th e sam e set. All such bowls m ust have th e sam e bias an d th a t bias m ust be n o t less than th e W orld Bow ls ap p ro v ed W orking R eference Bowl. E ach bowl m ust n o t ex ceed 1 .5 9 kg in w eight. If m ad e of ru b b er o r com p o sitio n th e n each bowl shall have a m axi m um diam eter of 1 3 1 m m and a m inim um d iam eter of 1 1 4 m m s. If th e bowl is m ade of w ood the allowable d im ensions ra n g e from 1 3 4 m m d o w n to 1 1 4 m m . [Laws lD(i), ID(ii), 9 A a n d 68B ] Players a re rem inded th a t th ey are personally responsible for ensuring th a t all th e bow ls w ith w hich they play satisfy th e se req uirem ents. If your bowls a re challenged an d be found n o t to co n fo rm th e n excuses such as “I h a d n o idea th a t they w ere to o n a rro w ”, “T hey m ust have b een like th a t w h en 1 b o u g h t th e m ” o r “It m ust have b een w ear an d tear from a lot of u s e ” carry n o weight. Bowls A ustralia h a s laid dow n a scale of disqualifications an d they will be applied. It is well know n th a t m o d e rn bowls w ear m ore quickly th a n older bowls particularly w h en used o n som e synthetic g reen s. If you use mini m um bias bowls a n d /o r play a lot o n synthetic g reen s th e n you should have your bowls check ed regularly. Incidentally, if a player is disquali fied after his bowls have failed a table test, th e te a m o r side in which 36 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 003

National Umpire Frank Hart (Ourimbah B.C.) shows how he uses a Magic Mirror. he w as playing w hen his bowls w ere challenged is n o t penalised. T e s t y o u r k n o w le d g e Q l .l n th e m istaken belief th at it belongs to th e next rink, a half attentive director lifts a short bowl o n his rink to allow his te a m ’s bowl in course to pass by unhindered. W hat recovery action, if any, should be taken? Q 2 .A director lifts a bowl on an ad jo in in g rin k to allow his te a m ’s bowl in course to pass by unh in d ered on its p ath into th e head . W hat recovery action, if any, should be taken on th at d irecto r’s rink? A l.T h e r e has been a breach by a p a r tic ip a tin g p la y e r w ith a bow l in cou rse an d a bow l at re st b e in g in vo lved . H o w e v e r th e L aw B ook d o es n o t sp ecifically cover this inci d e n t. T h at m ean s th a t we have to look to com m on sen se a n d p re c e d e n ts fo r a solution. B y liftin g th e bow l th e director has n u llified a n y d e b a te abou t w h eth er th e bow ls w ould actu a lly have collided. It can be a s s u m e d th a t th e y w o u ld have. B ein g a breach by a p a rticip a t

ing player, his o p p o n e n t b ecom es respon sible fo r any recovery action. There are tw o im p o rta n t p o in ts th at o p p o n en t m u st consider: 1. The gen eral p rin cip le th at th e non o ffen d in g team sh o u ld n o t b e d isa d va n taged by th e incident, and 2. T he q u e stio n “w here w o u ld th e b o w ls h ave e n d e d up had the incident n o t h a p p en ed ? ” If p ossible, th e o p p o sin g direc to r sh o u ld p la ce both bow ls w here he believes th e bow ls w ould have c o m e to rest had th ey been a llo w ed to collide an d then restore an y p a rt o f th e head d istu rb ed a fte r the incident. If th a t is n o t fea sib le he could co n sid er leaving th e head as it finished. If th a t is n ot fa ir an d reason able, (rem em ber th a t his team sh ou ld n o t be disadvantaged), then he sh o u ld co n sider the various so lu tio n s p ro v id e d by th e L aw s coverin g d isp la ce m en ts by a p a rticip a tin g p la y er. A 2 .T h ere has been a breach by a p a rtic ip a tin g p la y e r w ith a bow l in cou rse a n d a bow l at rest being involved. H owever, o n ce again, th e L aw B ook d o es n o t give us a direct so lu tion. M/e have to a p p ly co m m on se n se , a p p ro p ria te p re c e d e n ts a n d co n sider the qu estion “W hat w ou ld have h a p p en ed if th e n e x t d o o r directors h ad been p ro p erly p ro te c tin g th eir head, as th ey sh o u ld have b een ? ” S in ce th e b o w l in co u rse e n d e d up w here it w ould have h ad th e d ire c to rs on th e adjoining rink d o n e th e right th in g a n d lifte d th e b o w l th em selves, th e bow l in course sh ou ld be left w here it cam e to rest. If an um pire w as in volved he w o u ld warn th e d ire c to r against touching th e h ead on an adjoining rink. In a w orse case scenario he cou ld be the cause o f the e n d on th a t rink having to be replayed.

C O M B IN IN O m ^ N IN Q A N D IN -M A T C H S K IL L S COMBINING FACTOR While raw bowler talent is the most im portant factor in the attainm ent of high levels of competitive perfor mance, training based on sound sport science principle is also an essential ingredient if this talent is to be fully developed. In order that bowlers may achieve optimal perform ance, it is generally accepted by coaches that high level perform ance is dependent upon an identifiable set of basic factors, each one of which carries a relative im por tance for that activity. Bowlers, therefore, will only reach their full potential in training if the following factors are combined. Physical capacities: The physical characteristics of the bowler that are im portant in the competitive game must be present. Biomechanics: A ppropriate tech niques for the gam e need to be devel oped, e.g. how applied anatom y can be used to enhance perform ance. Physiological capacity: A level of fitness which is specific to the partic ular activity must be attained. Psychological make-up: The phychological factors which enable the bowler to com pete successfully need to be developed and maintained. Ethics and attitude: A work ethic which includes an appropriate atti tude to training must be present. Opportunity: The opportunity to com pete with bowlers of a similar or superior level must be available.

RELATIONSHIP Quality p erfo rm an ce pro m o tes itself, training helps to perfect the execution and timing of the perfor mance and its perfect repetitious exe cution in the competitive arena. Team training is much m ore com plex and requires the integration and co-operation of team m em bers in a chaotic environment. Training must have interaction at different levels in such a way, that basic, advanced and high perfor mance, physical and mental training all combine and culminate with in match skills. Som e of the relationships between training skills and that of the in-match skills are as follows-. Learning: If you want to learn, be objective about yourself, your perfor-

■ ByM A C K A JE N S E N For the State Coaching Committee

m ance, be determ ined about the future, set your goals and plan what you want to do. This type of attitude provides a good platform for learning and development. Training: Training is the rehearsal for a gam e p erform ance. The bowler’s requirement is for a perfect repetitious execution and the integra tion and co-operation of team mem bers. In the course of its evolution, the gam e exhibits random ness, and environment that requires the bowler to produce skills under pressure of time and in the face of determined opponents whose desire is to win. Winning habits: Training produces excellent habits. Bowlers skills are measured by their products shown in com petition. Skilled bow lers are required to produce fine work and flawlessly execute their playing and tactical skills. The execution of the right skill has a link with the actions and skills of team mates. “Good habits learnt in training win games!” The training program: We learn best at training. Many bowlers think and believe that once they complete the basic skills, their coaching days are over, and the only way ahead is to teach themselves. Nothing could be m ore from the truth, the basic skills in lawn bowls only prepare us for the m ost im portant learning environ m ent, “The Training Program !” Intensity of Training: Training should be harder than the game, both physically and mentally. The best training simulates the pressure and stresses of competition as well as pro viding the appropriate opportunity for skill acquisition that, initially, occurs best without the intensity of a competitive environment. This can be achieved in circuit training drills up to a point with developing the skills and conditioning. The actual game pressure can be learnt in trial games. Stresses of competition can only be experienced in gam es when playing against players or team s stronger and m ore skilled than themselves. Improving the Standards: O ne of the secrets of extending a bowler’s career is being able to challenge the

bowler with ap p ro p riate training tasks. Perhaps the m ost im portant is the self discovery that can com e from challenges of training and com peti tion. The best bowlers becom e able to monitor and chart their progress and development. Usually one learns most when one risks failing, when one risks going beyond what is com fortable.

Compromise the Training Strategy: While it would be prefer able for bowlers to make m ore time available and adopt longer training periods, such an approach is som e times not feasible and the use of the above strategy represents a reason able compromise betw een the need for high intensity and short training time. Training Périodisation: The struc ture of the training year will depend upon the dominant physical capacity that is to be maximised, that is, the playing skills, mental skills, and game endurance required. W hether it involves several m ajor cham pi onships spaced throughout a year, or whether the competitive pennants season involves a prolonged period where games are played on a weekly basis.

OTHER FACTORS Bowlers are also influenced by social factors, both when training and during competition. The family, peer group, media and economic circumstances all influence the bowler’s ability to prepare for and then to perform in a competitive envi ronment. The coach: In order to maximise a bowler’s inherent abilities, such fac tors as a coach’s own past experi ences, either as a com petitor or coach, as well as specialised knowl edge of current world trends in bowls are important in the bowler’s develop ment, otherwise their full potential will not be realised. The club: The club support is vital for motivated bowlers and coaches who are willing to introduce a training pro gram. If m em bers are orientated towards the competitive arena and there is no incentive or provisions to improve bowlers or teams, then the clubs adhockery will not justify their selections. Potluck competitive meth ods stirs the ire of most bowlers who want to improve and win. BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 003 37

G R A VEYA R D FO R O LD C A R S B E LO W C LU B ’S TO P G R E E N S -By. A N N D A V IE S Secretary-Manager, and M IC H A E L P E T E R S , Match Committee chairman at South Tamworth BC

HEN bowling at South Tamworth BC, it would not cross the minds of m ost players enjoying a game on the excellent tift ^ a r f greens that underneath the surface lurks a grave yard of old cars and rubble.

T h e m an icu red g re e n s, lawns an d gard en s a re a far cry from th e condition of th e land so m e 2 3 years ag o w h en a dedicated group of volunteers g o t to g e th e r to estab lish a lawn bow ls Club. T h ro u g h th e continued com m it m en t, enth u siasm a n d h ard w ork of m em b ers, directors an d m an ag e m en t over th e years, th e S outh T am w orth B C h a s developed into o n e of th e m o st successful bowling clubs in T am w orth a n d th e sur rounding area. S o u th T am w orth BC is lucky to em ploy tw o very dedicated turfcraftsm en, R ichard Willis an d Ron B rooks. T h ey m ake sure th e club’s g reen s are m aintained a t a standard w hich en su res tw o of th e best play ing surfaces in th e district. N ot only a re th e bow lers well looked after w ith reg ard to th e playing sur face, but th ey a re able to take ad v an tag e of th e exp ertise of th e five bow ls c o a c h e s a n d eig h t um pires, w h o a re readily available to offer help an d assistance. A t least th re e tim es a y ear th e club holds bow ler recru itm en t days w h ere existing bow lers bring along a buddy to introduce th e m to th e g am e of bowls. T his h as p ro v en very successful for th e club an d h as h elp ed develop a healthy in terest in th e gam e of bowls a m o n g a w ider g ro u p of m en an d w o m en of all ages. M ajor refurbishm ents have m ade it o n e of th e m o st m o d e rn clubs in th e a re a . T h e club offers g reat din ing facilities, h a s a w onderful bar becue area , an d is ren o w n ed for th e friendly an d w elcom ing atm os3 8 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2003

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p h e re m em bers extend to all visi tors. S o u th T a m w o rth ’s ded icated te a m h as b een w orking hard in o rd er to hold so m e to p class bowl ing carnivals during 2 0 0 3 . T h e “N ight S et Singles” played during M arch w as a great success. P rizem oney totalled $ 1 3 0 0 . This m o n th , th e club will host a M en’s Pairs Carnival with prizem o n ey of $ 2 8 5 0 , plus gold, silver an d bronze g am es medals. T h e m ajor event for th e year is ex p ected to be th e “M en’s Prestige Triples” w ith prizem oney in excess of $ 6 8 0 0 . B ecause this will be an invitation only event, a special “knockout” carn iv al for S o u th T am w orth bow lers is to be held in Septem ber. T h e four w inning team s in the knockout will win an invitation and e n try in to th e “M en ’s P restig e Triples” th a t will be played over two days o n S atu rd ay an d Sunday, O cto b er 11 an d 12. W hile m any bowling clubs are struggling to survive the current e c o n o m ic co n d itio n s. S o u th T am w orth a p p e a rs to be going from strength to strength.

T he club’s chairm an /p resid en t, Colin G raham , puts in a great deal of voluntary m an-hours to ensure the future viability of th e club. A n added advantage for Col is th e fact th a t th e w o m e n ’s club pres ident is his wife, Shirley, w ho joint ly shares C ol’s interest in activities. B ecause of th e club’s “off the ro a d ” location, it is considered one of th e b e st-k e p t se c re ts in Tam w orth. T h e club’s m o tto is “th e best kep t secret in tow n!”. A nd w hat b etter w ay to sp read th e w ord? Just tell everyone it is a secret, of course, and th e w ord will spread like wild fire.

CORRECTION In th e N o .6 S tate P en n an t rep o rt in last m o n th ’s issue, a player from th e winning side w as q u o te d as saying “B arm edm an w as really tough to b eat in th e sem i final . . . ” T he actual club co n cern ed w as Berkeley S p o rts Club BC n o t B arm edm an.

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and club officials. The RNSWBA party included State President Terry Murphy, Senior Vice President Ned London, Sports Administrator Ray Tozer and sponsor rep resentatives from BCiB and World Pacific Communicatioris ' Clarence River • Northern Rivers • Tweed Byron - the them e of the forum was an update of the president’s Phone: 6686 7690 policy of continuing communication at Zone level - it was By BEN S T E P H E N S well received by those in attendance. vergreen Vic Reynolds (Maclean) and Alex Holland ather and son, Trevor and Chris Mitchell, (Yamba) joined forces to take out the Wooli BC’s Master floored their opponents in creating a District record when they completed double championship Pairs. They deifeated Bruce Ashbrooke and Greg Hughes successes to take the TBDBA blue ribbon Singles (Grafton) 17-14 in the final.

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and Reserve Singles titles. Mitchell the elder, the Brunswick Heads secretary man ager, defeated Ron Erickson (Murwillumbah) 31-27 for his first District singles crown. Son, 20-year-old Chris, not to be outdone, won the reserve singles with a 31-17 result over Ken Ross (Cabarita Beach). Both finals were played on the same day at Condong BC. It was a trifecta for the Brunswick Heads club with Vic Caldwell winning the TBDBA Over 6 0 s singles. amba BC was the toast of Zone 1 with its scintillating perform ance in bringing hom e the N o.2 State Pennant flag. The side, undefeated in the play-offs at Corrimal BC with wins over Terrigal, Liverpool, Engadine, Dapto and, in the final showdown, Adamstown by 48-42, was represent ed by Bill McDonald, Kevin Brackenrigg, Bob Ware, Ian Dickenson; Barry O ’Neill, Wayne Brough, Dennis Firth, Ray Miller; Joe Amos, Keith Moore, Peter Forrester and Alex Holland. he NRDBA Classic Pairs conducted by the Lismore Workers Heights BC was won by Inverell youngsters Mark Berghofer and Steve Morris. Playing together for the first time in a major tournam ent, the 18-year-old Berghofer and Morris (26) won all six matches to claim the $1,500 share of the $ 4 ,0 0 0 total prizemoney. Runner-up was the Ray Hickman, Bruce A nderson com bination (South Tweed), with third prize going to Byron Bay’s Wayne Earea and Brad Johnson. he Clarence River DBA lost a distinguished administra tor with the sudden death of Reg Dowling in late April. Treasurer Ken Young has undertaken the additional secre tarial duties until the forthcoming AGM of the District. He can be contacted on 6 6 4 6 1928. rian Nixon delighted his hom e club by winning the NRDBA 2 0 0 3 Singles title and breaking a 12 year drought in the process. Nixon’s last, and only success, in District championships was in 1991 playing second for Arthur Black to win a triples crown while a member of the South Lismore BC. This year, he fought out the final with Casino RSM clubmate Gary Burt coming from behind to win 31-26. The reserve singles final featured Ron Rose (Lismore Workers Heights) and Rex Foster (East Lismore) with Foster successful 31-14. n informative RNSWBA and Zone 1 forum held at Ballina RSL in June was well attended by Zone, District

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By JO H N LIE B

Newcastle

Phone: 4929 3441

ONGRATULATIONS are extended to Sam Laguzza (Charlestown) on winning his third suc cessive Newcastle District (Zone 2) Major Singles Championship.

Laguzza played outstanding bowls in the final to account for his Charlestown clubmate Tony Miller 31-9, after rac ing to an 18-3 lead after 15 ends. In contrast, the semi finals were both hard fought affairs, with Laguzza edging out Bill Hopley (Windale/Gateshead) 31-29, after Hopley held game and Miller downed Doug Howard (Beresfield) 31-25. All four quarter-finals resulted in convincing victo ries, with Laguzza beating Tony Maclean (Windale/Gateshead) 31-25, Hopley downed Brian Miller (Lambton-New Lambton RSL) 31-18, Howard accounted for David Govan (Charlestown) 31-24 and Tony Miller proved too strong for Danny Lucas (Beresfield) winning 3119. Sam Laguzza will now have the opportunity to defend his NSW Singles title in October and again display to the State selectors that he is still one of the top 16 bowlers in the State.

he other championship concluded in the past month has been the State President’s Pairs Championship for T No.5 to 7 Grade standard Pennant players. Swansea

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Workers president, Ken Webber, and his partner Alan Campbell won their first Newcastle District (Zone 2) Championship title. They led all the way in the final to defeat the Flexham duo of Graham Holland and Merv Swan 26-11. In the semi-finals, Webber and Campbell also beat a Hexham combination in Bill Baldwin and David Dowd 29-19, while Holland and Swan downed the Warners Bay duo of John Collaros and Norm Barnicoat 23-14. he District Championship program is in full swing with the Pairs Championship currently being played. It will T be followed by the District Triples and Fours Championships, the District Minor Singles Championship and then the Champion of Club Champions Singles, Pairs and Fours Championships. We will host the Zone 2 section of the Bondi BC’s Rookie of the Year tournam ent on September 6 and 7. ewcastle clubs had mixed fortunes in the State N o .l to 7 Grade Pennant Final Series play-offs. Adamstown N performed best of all our clubs returning with the N o.2 Grade runners-up flag. Adamstown, after convincing!] defeating East Maitland 78-43 in the semi-final, lost a han' fought, low scoring final 48-42 to Yamba. The three skip pers, namely Daryl Rodgers, Ross Ball and his son Martin, all performed superbly under pressure. he popular NDBA Three Threes Competition played on a two life system has advanced to the third round. T Defending N o .l Grade Champion, W indale/Gateshead, BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 003 39

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has qualified for the third round without tasting defeat. The other unbeaten sides in N o .l Grade are Boolaroo, Alder Park, Valentine N .l, Soldiers Point N o .l, Wallsend and W aratah. There are still six unbeaten sides in N o.2 Grade, nam ely W est Wallsend, M erewether, W ater Board, Swansea, Rathmines Memorial and Club Macquarie. The unbeaten sides in No.3 Grade are Hamilton, W arners Bay, Cardiff No.2, Raymond Terrace N o .l, Hexham N o.2, Cardiff N o .l, Redhead N o .l, W aterboard N o.2, Kahibah, Belmont Macquarie, Raymond Terrace No. 2 and Bar Beach N o .l.

ZONE 3 >Barwon • Central Northern • Gwyder • New England • North Western

By PETER G AR LAN D

Phone: 6772 3228

AT a great effort! Two State Pennants for Zone 3.

Congratulations to all concerned. Two small clubs, Guyra and Walgett, were successful, with Guyra winning Grade 6 and Walgett Grade 7. Guyra’s unfurling will be on August 24 when Zone Councillor Bruce Baker will repre sent the RNSWBA. he New England District Mixed Pairs and Fours have been played and Warwick Morris, from Armidale City, T led his team s to victory in both events. In the pairs, Dora Moloney and Warwick Morris defeated Jean McDonald and Paul Hine from Uralla. The Fours saw Dawn Fuller, Steve Fuller, Dora Moloney and Warwick Morris defeat the Walcha team of Coral Goodwin, Reg Handsaker, Joyce Henry and Brian Lockyer in the final. Walcha and Bendem eer hosted the events. ralla BC has a new singles champion in Ron Filmer. Ron has been playing well all year and thoroughly U deserves his win. Jim Thom as is again the singles champi on at Glen Innés, an event that he has won a number of tim es. Guyra will be represented in C ham pion of Cham pions by Jo h n Jackson and Armidale Ex Services by Keith Reynolds, who has won the club singles on a number of occasions.

ZONE 4

• Central Western • Far Western • Maquarie Bogan _______» Western Plains « Western Slopes

By R IC K BO H M

Districts have now completed their champi onships with the various winners progressing to the next stage of the State events. ll

In the Western Plains District, Ray Gilmartin has won the coveted singles title, a feat he emulated last year. Ray’s opponent in the final was young Chris Rosanes, who is still eligible for any junior event for the next three or four years. The draw for the Zone crown sees Ray take on Mark Fitzalan, who no doubt will be trying to square up for his dad, Sid, who was defeated by Ray in last year’s quest. Other players to reach this status are Paul McKenzie, rep resenting the Far West, Ray Jones, from Parkes, who is no stranger to this event, having won the title in 2000, and Barry Wilkinson from Coonabarabran, who is hoping to go one better than last year when he was defeated in the final by David Ferguson. estern Plains bowler Glen Knight has had a busy sea son, with the singles being the only title to elude him. Glen is teamed up with Lee Simpson in the Pairs, and also has him in his Fours and Triples squad. Both Glen and Lee have been prominent members of Bourke’s Pennant sides for the last couple of seasons, and are hoping to add a championship title to the pennants crown the club has col lected the last three years in succession. entral DBA has new Pairs champions. Past champions, Bruce Williams and Greg Parslow had to be content with the runner-up cheque when they were defeated in the final by Parkes duo Brett “Baldy” Frame and Paul Went. The game was played in ideal conditions at the cham pion’s home club, who used the conditions to their advantage to eventually run out comfortable winners 18-12. nother former junior to make a mark in the senior ranks is Parkes local Jay Stephenson. Jay recently annexed the President’s singles title in the Central West District competition when he defeated Peak Hill’s Alan Sant 31-10 in a good display of draw bowls. istory was made when young 14-year-old Martin Gray won the coveted major singles title at his home club of Parkes Railway. The win by Martin was very impressive, as he left a wealth of experience in his wake, including Lloyd Hetherington (31-20) in the final. Unfortunately, Martin couldn’t maintain the rage when the Champion of Champions event was contested a few weeks later, but still put on an excellent showing in his match against eventual winner Paul Went, going down by the slim margin of 2731. one 4 junior convener, John Rodis, has successfully con ducted a fund raising raffle over the last couple of months. The prize of a set of bowls was won by Dubbo Macquarie member Barry Grainger, whose name was drawn out by Zone treasurer Neville Smith on the last day of the junior championships. The Zone wishes to acknowl edge the support of its members, and the efforts of John, in raising in excess of $1,500, which will go to supporting the travelling expenses of juniors at the various champi onships and representative dates later in the year. his year’s annual Inter-District round robin has been won convincingly by the Far Western Districts. Played in glorious conditions at West Dubbo BC over two days, the local District dominated the tournament, recording three wins from as many starts over the other Districts within the Zone. With the Zone selectors in attendance, and using this event as its principal selection tool, it was therefore not sur-

he pairs in the clubs to represent in District Champions H are Bill Ahoy, Chris Brodbeck (Armidale City); Keith T Reynolds, Cecil Davis (Armidale Ex Services); Dan Kennedy, Mark Reeves (Guyra) and David Williams and David Little (Glen Innés). t G unnedah Services and Bowling Club, Brian Sheppard has finally won a Club Singles. His triumph A came 20 years after he had won the Minor Singles. In the final, he defeated a form er singles champion in Ross Grudgfield. Sheppard has been the form bowler of the sea son, having won the singles, pairs and is still left in the triples. In the pairs he combined with Bill Clay to beat David Louis and Paul Whitton in the final, Gunnedah bowler Bill Ryman added another title to his long list when he skipped his team to victory in the final of the North West District Triples. Ryman team ed with Bill Kennedy and Athol Barnes to defeat Peter Grudgfield, John Lodge and Ross Grudgfield.

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A R O U N D THE Z O N E S prising that the Far West will be supplying the bulk of the players at the first representative fixture at Taren Point in mid September. The new-look squad has a good balance of youth and experience, with young guns Joshua Andriske, Paul McKenzie and Adam Lee skipping for the first time at this level. The full squad is as follows: Tony Collins (Far West), Dean Jenner (Western Slopes), John Ferguson (Far West), Joshua Andriske (Far West), Richard Clarke (Far West), Justin Bartlett (Western Plains), Allan White (Western Slopes), Paul McKenzie (Far West), Troy Clarke (Central West), Ted Cassidy (Far West), Paul Ffagarty (Far West), Bruce Williams (Central West), Richard Stanley (Macquarie Bogan), Ray Jo n es (Central West), Col Hayward (Central West) and Adam Lee (Far West).

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range City has again been selected to host the Zone 5 section of the State-wide “Rookie of the Year event O promoted by Bondi BC with the 16 Zone winners to play

For c the first prize of $10,000. The “Rookie of the Year is

open to both men and women who are playing in their first year, so the opportunity to take part comes only once. Orange City will stage the event over the long weekend in October. Entry forms are being sent to clubs, and enquiries should be made to Jim Gersbach, bowls secretary at Orange City, 6362 5560. lacktown City conducted a very successful President’s Day on Saturday June 21. State President Terry Murphy represented the Royal and joined with many club members and visitors in enjoying the hospitality of presi dent Barry Gibson, chairm an of the board, Don McKechnie, and the office bearers. erry, continuing his busy schedule, left Blacktown to attend Hazelbrook’s Presentation Night, where club • Blue Mountains * Central Tablelands • Lachlan Valley president, John Hancock, and District president, Charles • Nepean • Southern Tablelands • Western______ Packham, welcomed him to the Blue Mountains club and Phone: 4861 1529 hospitality. By K E V IN M O O R E n Sunday, June 22, Majellan club held its President’s a t h u r s t city Panthers capped a great Day, paying tribute to president Peter Flanagan and his Pennant season when it won the grade 3 State committee. The club is now enjoying some success after final and Campbelltown City won the State runner-hard times, and it was very obvious it was through the effort up flag in the No.7 Grade at Penrith. of Peter and his committee that made this possible. Bathurst City was undefeated in the District and Zone competition. It was defeated by the Taren Point side in the first sectional game 52-60, but came back strongly defeat ing Matraville RSL 75-48, and Rosehill 59-40, winning the section with 4 + 3 8 from Rosehill. In the semi-final, it <Hunter • Manning • Upper Hunter defeated St Johns Park 80-55 and won the final by defeat Phone: 6553 4221 By A D E L E P O B JE ing Parkes 59-51. Campbelltown City, runner-up in the 7grade, had surprised its most ardent supporters, but he final of the 65 and over District pairs was perform ed admirably to be defeated 43-61 by the strong concluded with both finalists from Taree West Walgett side. Campbelltown won the section with 4+41 and defeated Milton Ulladulla 70-58 in the semi-final. In BC. The winners were Mai Harbrow and Ross Bailey, and the grade 1 Pennant, Penrith met a strong section and runner-up was Les Henson and Bob Ross. recorded one win, defeating Harbord by 31 shots, but was defeated by Tuncurry and Albury SSA. Gulgong recorded n the final of the Zone 8 RSL State Fours, Ray Young, one win and a draw in its sectional game with a very big John Last, George Wagenar and Bert Whatson defeated win over Bondi by 53 shots, but failed to qualify for the Jim Ecclestone, John C am , Alistar Carrol and Steve Maher semi-final when defeated by East Maitland. Gulgong also in a very tight game, 21-1’7. represented in the No.6 Grade, won two of its three match he Manning District Junior Bowls Academy has held a es in the sectional play, but was eliminated by Berkely with coaching day each m onth at a different venue each a margin of 6+ 82. In the Grade 4, Blayney failed to live up time. After the day at Taree City on July 13, the juniors will to its expectations and failed to record a win. Manildra in venture to Forster on August 10, followed by Taree West Grade 5 put in a very courageous effort, and was unlucky on September 14. not to reach the semi-final, winning two matches and only ulahdelah BC has transferred the Myall Valley Triples, being defeated by Lemon Tree Passage, which defeated the which were to be played over the Q ueen’s Birthday side by five shots. The hosts of the N o.7 finals were Penrith weekend, to Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31. and Kingswood. Both clubs did us proud with their organi Phone 4997 4 2 0 8 for entry. sation, and an estimated 150 spectators at both clubs on Saturday and Sunday. Marshals wearing Zone 5 jackets n June 21 and 22, the 3-way game between Manning, ensured the players comfort. At Penrith club, president Hunter and Upper Hunter took place at Scone BC. Adrian Minahan, club chairman Rod Fitzgerald, with The Districts were playing for the Ted Cahill Shield. The Danny Rodgers and Trevor Gostellow organising the Manning won over Hunter, with only one shot the differ games, ensured success of the competition. At Kingswood, ence. District Match Committee chairman Maurice Caldwell, club he Manning has nine bowlers in the Zone squad to play president Barry Copeland, and secretary Dick Creek, co for the Pat Geary Shield at West Coff’s on August 9 and ordinated the game with a large number of umpires on duty 10. They are W. Haywood, D. Sharrock, J. Cherrett, G. at both venues. At the presentation, Kevin Moore and McCartney, S. Newman, P. Bird, S. Boyce, J. Gibson and Zone president David Bryant, were ably assisted by three of C. Morrison. Penrith’s outstanding juniors - Liza Mitchell, Thomas ext venue for the Mid North Coast Heartbeats is North Stonhan and Carl Healy. Liza and Thomas have just been Haven on August 11. added to the junior development team. Carl is already a aree West BC will hold the Priestly Bros. Prestige Mens member. Triples on August 23 and 24. Three games x 15 ends he National Bowls Coach Accreditation Level 1 course each day. Prizes from 1st to 6th place - from $ 2,400 to being organised by Danny Rodgers is gaining m omen $150 per team. Phone 6552 2 0 9 4 for entry. tum with Southern Tablelands bowlers from Bowral apply ing to participate.

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outh continued to show the way in the Hunter District with 19-year-old Nathan Mitchell (Maitland City) defeat Y ing 20-year-old Paul Ryan (Cessnock City) 31-30 in the District Singles final, played on an 18 second green at East Cessnock, Ryan led 30-25 before Mitchell scored a single, a brilliant four and another single to clinch the title. Ryan just failed to draw the shot with his final bowl. In the semi finals, Mitchell defeated an o th er 19-year-old, David Reynolds (Maitland City) 31-17, while Ryan defeated Mark Shipman 31-30. Shipm an (Kurd Kurd) has Just turned 15. In what could well be a world record, the four semi-finalists aggregated just 73 years. The Hunter is noted for youthful finalists. In 1997 Paul Cousins (21) defeated Shane King (21), and the following year Steve Fairfull (18) beat Michael Cronin (20). The H unter also boasts the current NSW Junior Singles C ham pion in East C essnock’s Brody Pitham. Pitham won the title when he was just 15 and has won the Zone 6 Junior Singles this year and will defend his State title later in the year. resident’s reserve singles was won by Alex Rae (EM) when he defeated Peter Watson (EM) 31-27. eats in the Esanda Australia Indoor Singles were played at ECBC on June 27, 28 and 29 and July 5 ancf 6. Fifty two players entered the tournam ent this year, which is the highest num ber of entries so far. ulahdelah BC hosted a seminar on June 12 for Zone 6 representatives. T he well attended m eeting was addressed by the RNSWBA’s Terry Murphy, Ned London, Ray Tozer and sponsors Bob W otherspoon and Ian Hopper. ugust and Septem ber will be mostly involved with games to decide Cham pion of Club Champions at both District and Zone levels. Manning District AGM will be held on August 2 4 with all positions vacant. Inter zone games will be held on August 9 and 10, and Zone sides champi onships on Septem ber 13, 14 and 15 at Engadine BC.

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Hunter • Manning • Upper Hunter

By JA C K D A N IE LS

Phone: 4933 3948

the AGM held at Scone BC, Bruce Johnstone was again chosen as president of Zone 6 DBA. t

Ken Guy resumes as State Councillor, and secretary trea surer will be Rodney Robards. He replaces Jack Daniels, who did not stand, but will continue as president of the H unter DBA.

he Three Way game which was played in conjunction with the AGM was a thriller, right down to the last bowl. T Artie Jarrett (Upper Hunter) won 21-20 over Peter Bird (Manning) with his last bowl. The importance of the bowl is reflected in the final score showing Hunter 12 wins plus 34 shots, to Manning District 11 wins plus 60 shots. Skippers to win all three games were D. Sharrock, P. Monaghan and P. Cousins. U pper H unter was best served by A. Jarrett and his team of G. Blenman, P. O ’Connor and V.R. Carter in having two wins to their credit after two big days of bowls.

Championships, however Tuncurry was the only overall winner in the No.4 Grade and is justifiably very proud. Kurd Kurri also did very well, and must be very proud of its side to get so far at that level. peaking of Tuncurry club, it is noted that Zone 6 is most grateful for the sponsorship received from that club, and is hopeful of an ongoing relationship in the promotion of bowls in this area. istrict Singles winners for 2003 are Percy Collison (Upper Hunter), Nathan Mitchell (Hunter) and George McCadney (Manning). Runner-ups were respectively, Geoff Crib, Paul Ryan and Dave Sharrock.

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>Central South Coast • Far South Coast • Monaro • South Coast

By JIM M A L O N E Y

club this year had the honour and pleasure of being the host club in Zone 7 for the No.4 play-offs and final of the 2003 BCiB State Pennants on the Queens Birthday weekend. atem ans bay

Sixteen zones attended and the large number of suppoders with them were treated to top class bowls on four excellent greens. The semi-finals were played out by Padstow against Dapto Citizens and Tuncurry against Merrylands. In the final, Padstow came out on top of Tuncurry by just four shots 63 to 59. It would have been hard to expect to see better bowls any where else. It was also a great pleasure to have Ian Neill, RNSWBA Treasurer, as the Association representative with us. he Monaro District Championships have now been completed with the fours played at Jindabyne. The win ners were Ian McGofficks, Leo Williams, Bob Weston and Spiro Vangelouski on their home greens. The triples were played at Coolamatong and were won by Kevin Jackson and Adam Bateup with Ken Lumley, all from Cooma. Bob Weston and Spiro Vangelouski also took out the pairs. The District Champion of Club Champions pairs were played at Jindabyne with Chris Dematzuk and Gary Parkes winning. The singles at Adaminaby was won by the home member, Eddie Potter. he Huskisson N o.5 Pennant side has made history, not only for the club, but also for the South Coast District when players won the State No. 5 pennant, at Mount Lewis on the holiday weekend. It is the first time that a State Pennant has been won by this club, and also the District. On the way to the final, the side had to play three sides in its section, winning against Wentworthville Leagues, Canterbury Bankstown Tennis and Bowls, and finally North Haven by the close margin of 54 to 50. The side was given marvellous support of the club and travelled by bus and car to back-up the club. Despite all the euphoria of the club winning the Pennant, the club has also won the District President’s Reserve Pairs through Barry Betts and Dennis Skinner, and the District President’s Reserve Singles by Bob Flynn at Shoalhaven Heads. The club Championship Pairs was won by John Wright and Jack Howarth 29 to 13. he St George Basin Country Club which has had as many as 45 junior bowlers, conducts internal tourna ments in singles, pairs and triples. The pairs has gone to Scott Tee and Andrew Cowey. The singles was won by Justin Butler. Zone 7 has provided a side for the State 7-a side tournam ent to be played at Penrith on August 16 and 17. It includes the majority of the successful Zone champi onships winning group. The expectation is that Zone 7

one 6 2 0 0 3 Pennant winners show N o .l Grade T Tuncurry, runner-up East Maitland; N o.2 East Maitland, Z runner-up Blackhead; N o.3 Aberdeen, runner-up East Maitland; No.4 Tuncurry, runner-up Singleton; No.5 Kurd Kurd, runner-up Pacific Palms; No.6 Harrington, runnerup East Maitland; No.7 Tuncurry, runner-up East Maitland Som e good perform ances were offered at the State 42 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 200 3

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A R O U N D THE Z O N E S junior bowlers will flourish in the future with an everincreasing community interest. one 7 was fortunate this year to host the NSW Bowling Greenkeepers State Championships. This prestigious event was hosted by Merimbula, Tathra and Dalmeny BC’s playing the preliminary rounds, with the finals being played at Moruya club. The local pair of Colin Groch (Merimbula) and Geoff Coleman (Moruya) put in a formidable claim for the pairs championships this year. They met Craig Frazer (North Haven) and Phill Flippence (Halekulani) in the final. Frazer and Flippence eventually ran out winners. A keenly contested final of the singles was played between Brian Anderson (Tamworth City) and Phill, who had a comfort able win. The greens provided by Zone 7 for this State knockout were exceptional. he Tathra Beach club George Fincher Memorial Triples held at the winter carnival was won by R. Love, P. Hattam and D. McPhee, from G. Regos, K. Rowe and M. Chittenden. The mixed pairs went to M. Lucas and T. Love from J. Watkins and C. Watkins. hoalhaven Heads pennant side went to Towradgi to play in the State finals. It had a good win over Adamstown, but lost to Belrose in the second game. It overcame South Wagga on the second day. Belrose lost to Adamstown on Sunclay morning, which put Adamstown, Belrose and Shoalhaven Heads on an equal footing, but as Belrose and Adamstown had more points, Shoalhaven Heads was put out of the picture for the final. The club Major Singles was won by Ray Cumberland from Kevin Cook by 31 to 12, and the Minor Singles went to Graham Cook from Steve Helson 31 to 22. The South Coast District State, President’s and Minor Singles finals were played at Shoalhaven Heads with Bomaderry’s N. Callaway defeat ing Nowra’s S. Bateup in the singles, while in an allHuskisson final of the President’s Singles, R. Flynn defeated T. Bray. R. Brassington, of Bomaderry won the Minor Singles.

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Albury • Riverina • Southern Highlands • Southern Slopes • South Western • Wagga •

By M A R K M U L C A H Y

Phone: 6024 0555

was 15-all after 15 ends, but Smith’s team finally won 2116 after conceding just one more end. wenty six teams took part in a triples event at Wagga’s RAFC club to honour long-time stalwart Duncan Matheson. It was the tenth year the event has been held and Wagga City Leagues were trying to retain the shield. The Wagga RSL team of Les Sly, Gordon Keogh and Ralph Dalgleish won with two wins plus 19 shots. outh West scored a clear-cut victory in its recent annual challenge against the Lachlan Valley District. The event was played at Quandialla. South West won four of the seven games in both the morning and afternoon. The mar gin in the morning was 150 shots to 91 and in the after noon 150 shots to 91. undagai’s Barney Reardon has won the Southern Highlands champion of champions singles. He defeat ed Tumut’s Bill Gorrison 31-24 at the Tumut RSL club. It is the culmination of an outstanding season by Reardon, who won all the major championship’s at his club. hree successful Wagga RAFC pennant teams were pre sented by District president Bill Shaw with their badges and bars at the club’s recent president’s day. At the same time, Keith Hounsend, Peter Loveday, Ken Morley, Jim Woodward and Gordon Nixon received their veteran badges, with David Lowe being presented with a super vet eran’s badge. A total of 112 bowlers representing each club in the District, the Royal and the District took part. RAFC’s major and minor singles for the year have been completed. Warren Miller defeated Gordon Nixon 31-27 in the major singles, and the minor singles went to Lonnie Ham pton with a 31-26 success against Neil Page. oung has achieved a proud record in South West Championships in the past season. Victory by Young representatives in the District singles and State president’s singles made a clean sweep of events. Previously teams from Young have won the District fours, triples and pairs. Cliff Traynor took the District singles event and Kevin Freeman won the State president’s singles. od Martin has created history at The Rock club by win ning both the major and minor singles championship. He recently defeated Fred Henderson 34-6 to take the minor singles. Previously he won the major singles against Jack Vennell.

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He did not seek re-election at the recent annual meeting held in Wagga. His position was taken by Neville Clark, from Wagga. In recent years, Beazley has also been secre tary of the Albury and District and was re-elected at the recent annual meeting held at Culcairn. Vince Beard (Wagga) was elected for his second term as president. Two long established Zone officials, Linsday Barker (Junee) and Rex Thomas (Hay), were elected to the vice president’s positions. ommercial Club’s Terry Stephens has won the Albury and District champion of champions singles crown. Stephens claimed the title in a titanic struggle against Culcairn’s Brian Watson. The event finished under lights in drizzly rain, but Commercial’s synthetic green ran well despite the adverse weather. Watson had a 31-27 victory against Peter Forck (Henty) in his semi-final and Stephens defeated Bob Harbridge (Albury) 31-28. The final was close throughout, but Watson got a jump towards the finish and was leading 29-23. But Stephens picked up four shots on one end, closed the gap and finally won 31-30. hil Williams, Sam Skillins, Robert Giddens and Ray Smith have won the Tumut RSL Fours championship. They finished too strongly for the team of Billy Armstrong, Stan Russell, Peter Anderson and Mick Bristow. The score

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By DO N W A LL

Phone: 9477 1364

ARRINGAH BC, at Mostnan, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.

Chairman, Lloyd Marsh, reports that celebrations com menced on July 1 and will continue for a period of 12 months. The aboriginal word, W arringah” means, “sign of rain”, or “the sea”. Warringah BC, is number 16 in senior ity of todays clubs affiliated to the RNSWBA. The initial centenary event was an open day on July 6, when every one with any past or present association with the club, was invited to drop in for a game, a chat and a quite drink. During the year a variety of bowling and social club events have been arranged. Chairman Lloyd would like to thank the RNSWBA, for allocating special events to the club and to other clubs, with important anniversaries, for deferring to Warringah BC. A highlight will be the centenary dinner, on November 29, when Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW, and Sir Nicholas Shehadie, will be attending. BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 003 43

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ith the entries for the “2003 Rookie of the Year 'Com petition (Zone 9) closing on August 11, Seaforth BC, decided to run its own, “Club Rookie of the Year Com petition,” prior to the closing date. President, John Horton, described the thought which motivated the idea. Based on the fact that nearly all new bowlers contest the club’s. Minor Singles Championship and usually get bundled out in the first round, because of lack of experience, some thing had to be done to give them the experience needed. With 16 players eligible, the club made it sectional play, so that all players had at least three games. The games were 21 up, with the semis and finals played on Saturday m orn ing, and the final in the afternoon, 31 up. Overall, 12 play ers played three games with the others four and five. John is confident that the Seaforth BC, rookies, will be the most competitive in this years Zone 9 event. 'N Jorthbridge BC, is in the unique position of having its I N N o .1 green nam ed after the three Groom brothers George, Albert and Walter. It is appropriately named, “ The Groom Bros. G reen”. During the period 1978-1992, Albert served as president on seven occasions, and then from 1994 until his death on May 26, was the club patron, as well as chairman of selectors. Albert was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his services to lawn bowls. Acting president, Ted Linder, has written in glowing terms about the contribution to the sport of bowls, by Albert and his brothers. i-annual visits between Mosman BC and Goulburn BC, has come to an end, with the closure of the Goulburn BC. It all commenced 92 years ago when Goulburn BC sent invitations to four established metropolitan clubs, ManlyWarringah, Victoria Park, Waverly and Mosman. Only Mosman accepted. During these visits the clubs competed for the Adams Bowl. Although Goulburn BC, had a lot of wins, its closure justifies the trophy’s future perm anent res idence in the Mosman BC clubhouse. Publicity officer for the Mosman BC, Harry Schepis, reports that all of his fel low club members are sorry about the closure of the Goulburn BC. The connection has been outstanding and has been described as an arrangement unique in the histo ry of sporting clubs throughout Australia. This is because it has been continuous over 92 years. arrawee BC recently re-developed a worn out synthet ic green into a superb grass surface which, together with two other superb grass greens, has made it one of the finest clubs in the district. To celebrate this move, Warrawee initiated a tournam ent for selected bowlers with prizes totalling $ 3 ,6 0 0 . T he tournam ent is known as the “Beefsteak Pairs”, sponsored by LJ Hooker of Wahroonga. Principal, Bruce Mitchell, is expected to play a part in the activities, in a sport that is attracting more and more younger m en and women. Clubs participating are. Killara, Pennant Hills, St Ives, Turramurra, West Pymble and Warrawee. The tournam ent, played over a period of three months, concludes in August.

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Metropolitan • Northern Line • Parramatta

By E R IC M IT C H E L L

Fax: 9638 5045

EECROFT EC’s Grade No.6 Pennant side fin ished second, half a point behind the West Pennant Hills in its section of the 2003 Pennants.

One team in the Beecroft side - Wal Saville, Ray Martin, Ewan Andison and Barry Morphet - was unbeaten in the rounds, and finished with 10 wins -t-97 shots, an outstand ing effort and one worth reporting. ydalmere Central and Rosehill BC’s hosted the round robin and semi-final matches of the Grade 3 BCiB Pennants final series, with the final played at Merrylands BC. Bathurst Panthers was the eventual winner over Parkes (59-51). The Zone is looking forward to hosting the Grade 5 finals series in 2004, and clubs interested in host ing this event should now be preparing an expression of interest. entworthville Leagues BC has celebrated its 40th Anniversary year with a week of bowls for members. Invitations were sent to past members to join in the cele brations. The week culminated with President’s day and unfurling of the Zone Grade 1 and Grade 5 Pennants.

ZONE 11 '

Metropolitan - • Eastern Suburbs • Western Suburbs

By K E IT H W E STG ATE

Phone:9642 2947

EVILLE Franks reports that Leichhardt BC held N a very successful charity day on Sunday, June 1. Organised by Gordon Stone, the day raised $ 2,500 for the Diabetic Foot Clinic with the day being well supported by members and friends. Leichhardt will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary in Septem ber and is surely one of the Western Suburbs District’s if not the Zone’s, oldest clubs. outh Coogee BC was recently the site of a KFC televi sion commercial for the com pany’s “Hot and Spicy Twister”. A large number of members attended the club at 7am to act as extras, with an exciting day continuing well into the afternoon. The main focus of the commercial was two young women who were cheering loudly as club bowlers delivered their bowls. It was real Hollywood stuff, with cameras and directors being to the fore throughout the day. The club’s Jack Dwyer reports that club members thoroughly enjoyed an experience with a difference. Members of the Eastern Suburbs District clubs will have enjoyed seeing familiar faces on their television screen, when the commercial appeared on all channels from June 11. he two Districts played at Kensington on Sunday June 29, in a pre-selection trial of the two sides. Results were a win for the Eastern Suburbs ‘A ’ side, with Western Suburbs winning the ‘B’ match. After a threat of rain, the day was fine and the matches featured good, competitive bowls. combination of a good green, good company and a fine winter’s day, made Concord RSL BC’s President’s Day, to honour Eric Tait, an unqualified success. The Association was represented by treasurer Ian Neill and Les MeAlpine, and the District by president Alan Graham and secretary Keith Westgate. Eleven clubs were represented.

A R O U N D THE Z O N E S with the day following established form of lunch with an afternoon of bowls and presentation of trophies after the game. Two successful raffles were well supported, and president Eric presented Ian with the proceeds of the ‘lucky envelopes’ from each table, the contents to go to the Association’s charity.

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Metropolitan • Southern Metropolitan • Sydenham • Bankstown

By P E T E R B E E C H

Phone: 9727 6754

pennant season is over yet again, and it is congratulations to all the State Champions, and also to all those who contested the playoffs.

So how did Zone 12 fare? Like all the other Zone win ners, it went to the respective venues with high expecta tions, and come Monday it didn’t do too bad at all! Padstow won the N o.4’s. St Johns Park went down in the semis, and the other five grades did their best, but just w eren’t able to get over the first hurdle. anterbury Tennis and BC is alive and kicking. Resurrected two years ago, members spent $1 million C on the premises, which has really kick started the place.

The “Swamp Rats”, as they are affectionately known, re entered the SBDBA pennants in 2002, to win the Zone 12 flag, and went down in the State final. In 2003 the club entered two sides in Grades 5 and 7. The No.S’s won the Zone 12 flag and went down in the sectional play to even tual winners, Huskisson. The N o.7’s were just pipped by St Johns Park in the sectional rounds. All in all, it was anoth er sensational year for the club, which could only boast 27 players. So it is definitely a case of quality, not quantity. Needless to say, the club is always on the lookout for prospective members, whether they be bowling or social members. If you are interested, contact Blair Monin on 0418 453 407, or email him on blair_monin@hotmail.com n May 3, Picnic Point BC held its Gala Triples day on a perfect autumn day. It was very well supported by local clubs, and the $750 first prize went to R. Davis, B. Wye and K. Smith with 3 wins-i-31 (Picnic Point BC). The runners-up were S. Candin, J. Restania and J. Tathan with 3 wins-t-10 (Gladesville BC). The best card went to a local team of D. Morris, B. Mackay and R. Grant. It was a great day, with good company and it will be on again next year. ount Lewis got off to a bad start with the cancellation of the Mixed Pairs due to heavy rain. However, the $5,000 Men’s Pairs had better weather and this was won by the Taren Point combination of Reg McCulla and Wayne Turley. Second place went to the St Johns Park pair of Steve Smith and Steve Harris. Third and fourth spots were taken out by Scott and Ian Taylor (from Warilla) and Colin Strudwick and Gary Corey (from Cabramatta) respectively. The $1,800 Women’s Triples was won by S. O ’Brien, P. Delavere and M. Carre (from Ingleburn). The $2,100 mixed event will be held in November in conjunction with a new $5,500 Handicap Men’s Fours. This will afford the higher grade players an opportunity to play with the lower grade bowlers. For further information and details, contact the tournament organiser, Garry May, on 9759 7126.

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Metropolitan - • Port Hacking • St George

By W A L B A R B E R

Phone: 9524 7335

NGADINE BC has for the first time ever won the N o.l Pennant, defeating Bateau Bay Bay 77 to 52.

In the finals, Engadine had a good lead early and were never threatened. The results of the finals were: Brad Johnston, Allan Smith, Peter Hughes, Mattie Sargeant 19 to 17; Vince Moroney, Lionel Billett, David Ferguson, Robbie Warren 26 to 23; Chris Macauley, Noel James, Greg Helm, Andy Pascoe 32 to 12. In the semi-finals against Oak Flats, the bowls were top class with Engadine withstanding a late challenge to win 60 to 59. During this game, Robbie Warren had a drive and the jack disintegrat ed into tiny pieces. The greenkeeper had to sweep up the pieces. Robbie’s new nickname is “Crackerjack”. Engadine bowler Greg Helm was awarded th “Man of the Match”. This followed a tremendous individual performance, which was complemented by his 11 mates. The two managers, Ken Oliver and president Alan Westwood, voted Mattie Sargeant the “Man of the Series”. ort Hacking has now concluded its District State Pairs, with a nail-biting final being played at Taren Point BC. Barrie Benson and Wayne Turley, from Taren Point, defeat ed Lionel Billett and Robbie Warren, from Engadine, 18 to 17, on an extra end. The game was played in cold conditions before a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. The results of the semi-finals were: Barrie Benson, Wayne Turley defeated Zel Diamant, Tommy Walsh (Taren Point) 22 to 11. Lionel Billett, Robbie Warren defeated Neville Hession (Taren Point) 20 to 18. The President’s Pairs, which is for players in grade four or below in pennants, Ken Harrison and Neville Kirton (Taren Point) defeated Mike Dobson and Neville Hayes (Gymea) 20 to 13. The results of the semi-finals were: Ken Harrison, Neville Kirton defeated Bmce Wright, Lloyd Scanalan (Engadine) 26 to 11. Mike Dobson, Neville Hayes defeated Bruce Hardy, Jack Johnson (Taren Point). Wayne Turley also won the District Singles and Pairs last year, and is to be congratulated on being selected as skip in a strong NSW side to play ACT in a three match test series. n under 25 NSW side has been selected, with David Ferguson and Greg Helm, both of Engadine, securing a spot in the side to play ACT under 2 5 ’s. David Ferguson, 19, from Engadine, and Zel Diamant, 23, from Taren Point, have been selected in a squad at the NSW Institute of Sports (NSWIS). Eight players from NSW were selected for the squad for a two year period. t George District has now completed its District, State and President’s Pairs, with all the championships being played at Roselands BG. In the final, the team of Phil Mathews and Roger Henson, from Grandviews, defeated John Smedley and Lance Hogan, from Grandviews, 23 to 13. The semi-final results were: John Smedley and Lance H ogan defeated Rod Hilton and Martin Kralj, of Grandviews, 24 to 20. Phil Mathews and Roger Henson defeated Richard Kerr and Barry Jones (Ramsgate RSL) 16 to 15. In the President’s Pairs, Dennis King and Steve Rossiter, of Roselands, defeated Michael Vaughen and Harry Flood, of Grandviews, 31 to 10. one 13 has now finished the Senior Singles for 2003, hosted by Taren Point BC. All 50 entries reported in at Taren Point BC, and after four rounds the semi-finals were played. Ron Webster (Taren Point) defeated Lyle Keats (Taren Point) 21 to 12. In the other semi-final, Neville Oake (Caringbah) defeated Frank Keranhan (Oatley) 21 to 17. In the final played in good weather and on fast greens, Ron defeated Neville 21 to 11.

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ZONE 14 '

Lower North Coast • Mid North Coast

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P ho n e: 6 5 6 8 8145

RUNGA BC certainly turned it on for the Zone Emerging Players Match.

All present enjoyed the hospitality to the full. On the green, the MNC side avenged last year’s loss with an emphatic defeat of the LNC rivals. Having established an early break of 33-3, the MNC went on to victory 139-97, ahead on all six rinks. The best performed team was that of Andrew Campbell (Park Beach), Scott Nelson (Dorrigo), Nigel Coulter (Woolgoolga) and Ken Rostron (Nambucca Heads) winning 32-16. Others to impress were Jeff Fathers (Port City), Alan McFayden (Sawtell), Peter Lynch (Stuarts Point) and Rhys Riddell (Nambucca Heads). Selectors, Fred Aboulehaf and Garry Hargraves had talent aplenty to assess. estport players are dominant in the Player of the Year quest, filling eight of the top 15 positions. Current standings: Graham Triffitt (Westport) 17 points; Joel Bourke (Westport) 15; Paul Ward (Macksville) 14; Greg Pearce (Macksville) 13; Paul Parram ore (Sawtell), Wayne Rowbottom (Park Beach) 11; Greg Brims (Lake Cathie), Mark Delamere (Urunga), Peter Howard (Westport), Noel Stahlhut (Sawtell), Peter Taylor (Westport) 10; Col Baldwin (Westport), David Griffiths (Westport), Paul Triffitt (Westport) and Ross Ward (Westport) 9. he Pat Geary Memorial Challenge between Zones 2, 6, 14 and 15 is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10. Each Zone fields a representative side of 24 players to vie for the coveted trophy. This year’s chal lenge will be hosted by West Coffs BC, where Pat was a long time member. hat active bowling combination, the MNCVIBBA, has appointed its officers for 2 0 0 3 /0 4 . They are president Tom Sawtell (6568 6973); vice president Lynette Dennehy; secretary Yvonne Roache (6658 2356); treasurer Ann Hall; bowls organiser Tom Sawtell; publicity officer Bruce Morton. The combination, with the support of MNC clubs, provides a get-together and social bowls each Monday. raig Howlett and David Griffiths, of Westport, are the 2 0 0 3 LNC District Pairs champions. They claimed the title 24-15 from clubmates John Smith and Graeme Light. Howlett is another successful graduate form the Zone’s Emerging Players squad. Defeated semi-finalists were 2002 winners Chris Brown and Glen Hunter, of South West Rocks, and Joel Bourke and Graham Triffitt, of Westport. acksville duo Greg Pearce and Paul Ward met in the final of the MNC Reserve Singles. The pair traded shots early until Ward drew away to a 10 point lead. A fight ing recovery saw Pearce back in the game at 22-26, but Ward finished the better to win 31-23. Semi-finalists were Albert Peterson, Urunga, and first year player Rick White, of Park Beach. t was back to the winner’s circle for Michael Burgess when he partnered Port Panthers’ in-form George Rogers and Mark Parry to take the LNC Triples title. They battled their way to an 18-17 victory over a determined Port City team of Greg Lester, Bernie Biddle and Glen Carmichael. Burgess earlier accounted for favourites Paul Triffitt, Joel Bourke and Graham Triffitt (Westport) 24-15 in one semi final. Carmichael eliminated a second Westport team Brian Bradley, Bruce Isaac and Keith Caddy 25-10 in the other. one 14 players made their mark in the Kempsey Heights Junior Pairs Tournament. Rising star Peter Taylor, Kempsey Heights, and Loran Thomas (St Johns Park) took

out the 16 and under division with 5 wins -i-45. Park Beach pair Scott Leeson and Denzil Owen were second on 4 +66. The 15 and under division saw North Haven’s Daniel Williams in the runner-up position, with Aaron Tobey, of Leichhardt, 5 h-36. W inners were John Ballantine (Koolinga) and Chris Herden (South Tamworth) 5 -i-44. at Head BC was the venue for the LNC District Fours Championship. The numbers were down, but the qual ity was not, and the final provided a stirring finish. The South West Rocks team of Don Sinderberry, Shane Cameron, Glen Hunter and Scott Franklin hung on for a 16-15 win over Col Baldwin, John White, Ross Ward and Peter Taylor, of Westport. ohn Bradley and his Umnga partners Grant Blom, Ross Doohan and Mark Delamere, took top money in the Nambucca Heads Ken Howard Fours. Locals Reg Scadden and Brian Pettman joined Dal and Dave Wakeling, of Tbwradgi Park, were in second place.

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• Central Coast

By K E V IN D R IN G

P ho n e: 438 5 9942

he strength of bowls in Zone 15 was once again demonstrated in the BCiB State Pennant Final series with two grades bringing home a runners-up pennant.

After Halekulani winning the State N o.l Pennant in 2002, Bateau Bay put up a magnificent effort this year to reach the Grade 1 final. One of our smaller clubs, the Toukley RSL, were also splendid in defeat in the final of the Grade 6 Pennant series. As Zone President, Peter Henry excitedly exclaimed, “You beauty! You make the Zone so proud”. ll bowlers were delighted with the news that a local con sortium has come to the rescue of the Woy Woy BC. While there will no doubt be changes at the club as time goes by, it is reassuring to know that its long and proud his tory in the Zone will be upheld. he District Championships got under way to a strong start with the well performed team of Paul Williams, Eddie Knight, Tony Laguzza and Aron Sherriff (Halekulani) proving too strong in the Fours for Stuart Symons, Ian Kamo, Michael Steed and Brian Bateman, from The Entrance. In the Triples Championship, Bill Steed, Neil McArdle and Bmce Jewell - all members of the Bateau Bay team that were runners-up in the N o .l State Pennant showed their class and form by defeating the seasoned District performers of Brendon Knight, Graham Maier and John Roberts, of Ettalong Memorial. he Umina Beach Kingfisher 2 Bowl Triples Classic once again attracted a capacity field with a number of State and International representatives in attendance. The formi dable trio and composite team of Sam and Tony Laguzza skipped by Shane Garvey, from Oak Flats, were once again just too strong, defeating the St Johns Park team of Peter Foster, Lee Such and Dale Maitland 29-14 in the final. It was Shane Garvey’s third win of this prestigious event, and Sam and Tony Laguzza’s second. This same combination won the event in 2001. raham Maier and State Reserve representative John Roberts, of Ettalong Memorial, hold an outstanding club record of having teamed together in the Club pairs Championships seven times in the last eight years, and won the title six times, and were mnners-up in the other year. or those who enjoy touring around and participating in competitive yet friendly bowls tournaments, take a short

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A R O y N ID break on the Central Coast. Here are a couple of popular options coming up: • Halekulani Mick Hiles Classic Triples, August 26-29, total prizemoney $7,200. Entry fee $30 per team. A prestige round robin event of sectional play culminating in a knock out finals series on the last day. For details, phone John Kent on 4399 3522, or mobile 0418 4 55 713. • Terrigal Skillion Carnival, September 5-8, total prizemoney $4,200. A series of one day events ideal for the competitive club bowler covering; womens and mens triples, mens and mixed pairs. Entry fee $8 per day. For fur ther details and entry, phone bowls co-ordinator Miro Perovic on 4 3 8 4 1403.

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By TO M M ATTHIAS

lllawarra

Phone/Fax: 4225 8144

The committees and members of both of the clubs get a big “well done lads” for getting everything right. None of the visiting sides at either of the clubs complained about the greens or the meals, or any of the facilities, and you can’t do better than that. The lllawarra Mercury and WIN 4 TV gave really good coverage to all the games, and it was much appreciated by all the competitors and spectators. here are no pennant flags coming down to the lllawarra this year, but Oak Flats in Grade 1, Dapto Citizens in Grades 2 and 4, and Berkeley in Grade 6, made the semi finals, and while nothing beats winning, to finish in the top four in the State is a pretty good effort. The other clubs from the lllawarra who were in the play-offs gave it their best shot, and no one can do m ore than that. Incidentally, all the sides that the Zone 16 sides lost to in their respec tive semi-finals went on to win the Pennant for that partic ular grade. he Grade 2 final was played at Corrimal BC, and the Corrimal members had more than a casual interest in the game, because two members of the Yamba side, Ray Miller and Barry O ’Neil, were long-time members of Corrimal BC. Both retired to the Yamba district at the end of last year. Yamba is the State’s N o.2 winner, of course, and all the lllawarra bowlers were happy for Ray and Barry, and also for Earl Cochrane, who was a long-time member of Wiseman Park - Wollongong City BC. He retired to Yamba at the beginning of this year. Earl is proud to have been included in the Yamba BC side, but is disappointed that he has not yet been admitted to the fishing club. he 34th “Diggers Day” bowls tournam ent held at the Albion Park BC was, once again, a big success. The Albion Park BC, together with the Albion Park RSL Club, put the “Diggers Day” on to raise funds for the Diggers Rest Home and Legacy, and this year they shared the $4,000-plus raised on the day. The winners were W. Ogilvie, R. Barrett, I. Barrett and M. Edwards. Runners-up K. Webster, A. Wray, B. Garbutt and M. Duprez. Everyone enjoyed the day and declared that they will be back next year. he Zone 16 Major Pairs produced a lot of good class games, none better than the semi-final between Wayne Crane, Rocky Stone (Warilla) 14, and Tom Ellem, Shane Garvey (Oak Flats) 13. All four players involved are right up at the top level, and they all played to the best of their abil ities, and the good crowd of spectators showed their appre ciation. The other semi-final was a win for Don Mathews,

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Tony Evans (Bellambi), over Kev Cooper, Bill Fisk (Dapto Citizens), 19 to 16. This also was a game worthy of a semi final. Wayne Crane, Rocky Stone beat Don Mathews, Tony Evans by six shots in the final (19 tol3), and so they are the Zone 16 Major Pairs Champions two years in succes sion. All four players played well and the spectators enjoyed the game. he Zone 16 Minor Pairs also produced some good games, which showed that the gap between Major and Minor is not all that wide. The semi-final between W. Ford, J. Drinkwater (Dapto Citizens) 24 and D. Hamilton, A. Park (Oak Flats) 23 was as good a game as the score sug gests, and the other semi between A. McDonald, P. McCauly (Oak Flats) 24 and B. Wilkinson, G. King (Oak Flats) 13 was also a good game. The Oak Flats team of A. McDonald, P. McCaulay beat W. Ford, J. Drinkwater (Dapto Citizens) in the final 28 to 14. The Oak Hats team got off to a good start, and although the Dapto Citizens lads played well right through to the finish, they could not close the gap.

OWRADGI park & Corrimal were the two venue clubs for the State No.2 Pennant play offs, with the semi-finals and final played at Corrimal.

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GOLD MEDALLIST HOLT BECOMES AN AUSSIE! he ranks of Australia’s elite bow lers was recently boosted with the decision by reign ing Commonwealth Games gold medallist David Holt to take up residency in this country.

David w ho w on the world indoor pairs earlier this year, and skipped the England 4 ’s to gold at the ’ David Holt M anchester G am es, m ade a life-changing deci sion after playing Prem ier League for T he Hills in Sydney last year. “I had such a great time out here on and off the green. It was a pretty easy decision really. “T he people, the state of the gam e, the fast greens and the environm ent generally. It truly is a magnifi cent country. “Som etim es I have to pinch myself to realise th at I am lucky enough to now call Sydney my h o m e,” he said. H e plans to apply for citizenship as soon as possi ble, which will be som etim e in 2 0 0 4 , and th en hopes to be eligible to be considered for representative selection. Ironically, David, w ho com es from M anchester, com m enced his bowling career as an 11-year-old, not playing lawn bowls, but crown green bowls, the dom inant gam e in the north of England. His move to Australia coincides with the opening of Australia’s first crown green at C oogee BC in Sydney. David will be involved in the sport again as he has been appointed resident professional, developm ent officer and coach for Taylor Bowls Australia, w ho are supporting the introduction of the crown green gam e. BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 0 0 3 47

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AUG 23-25: Nelson Bay - Water Wonderland Carnival.

AUGUST AUG 10-11: Forster - Forster Pelican Classic Mixed Pairs. Prizemoney $3000. Enq Charlie Buchanan 6555 6115, (m) 0438 886 115, (f) 6555 6115.

AUG 11: Sutherland - Captain Cook Carnival. M en’s Triples. Enq bowls secretary 9521 3344 or 9528 5263.

AUG 11: West Epping Panthers - 4 to 7 Triples

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Tournament. Restricted to grades 4 to 7 in 2003 sea son. Prizemoney $800. Enq club 9876 5758, Col M askill 9871 7316, or Ric Watkins 9858 5504.

AUG 11-16: Taree Leagues Sports - 26th Birthday Carnival. M en’s and women’s triples and mixed fours. Prizemoney $4050. Enq 6552 2200 or 6552 2764, a.h. 6552 3971.

AUG 14-16: Coogee -

Chellin C lassic Pairs. Prizemoney $9000. Enq 9665 5782(c) or Beraie M elville 0411 833 401 (m).

AUG 15-21: Port Macquarie Panthers - W inter Carnival. (Men, women and mixed). Enq Gordon M axwell 6583 8496.

AUG 16-17: Hazelbrook - M en’s Two Bowl Triples Tournament. Prizemoney $5000. Enq Ray Douglass .4758 7173.

AUG 16-17: Austral - 2003 A nniversary Fours.

Prizemoney $4000. Enq Eddie Wilcock 9606 0412 (c), 0412 546 756 (m).

AUG 16-17: Penrith - JBA NSW Zones 7-a-Side State Finals. Enq Gary Adnum 4721 2515.

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Challenge Shield. $7,000 in prizes and trophies. Web site: vvdcs.org.au - Coordinator. Enq 6682 2420. Pairs.

AUG 18:Gymea Hub of the Shire Men's Triples. Enq 9524 4688.

AUG 18-21: Batemans Bay - 12th Annual Clyde River M en's Invitation Fours. Enq 4472 4502.

AUG 18-21: Port Macquarie City - Invitation M aster

Singles Tournament. Enq 6583 1153.

AUG 19-20: Riverstone - Frank Crowley Memorial

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AUG 24: Artarmon - Sunday Jackpot Pairs (Minimum $80). M en’s, women’s and mixed. Enq Ed Morris 9428 2638, or club 9419 5353.

AUG 25: Sutherland - Captain Cook Carnival. Mixed Fours. Enq bowls secretary 9521 3344 or 9528 5263.

AUG 25-27: Dapto Citizens - Prestige Triples. Prizemoney $6,600. Enq 4261 1344.

AUG 25-27: Liverpool City - Golden Bowl Fours. Prizemoney $15,020. Enq 9602 0093.

AUG 27-29: Nelson Bay - Water Wonderland Carnival. M en’s Pairs. Prizemoney $3400. Enq Jim O ’Brien 4981 4606.

AUG 25-30: Norfolk Island - 14th Annual Oceania Classic Triples. Men and women. Prizes value $A6000. Enq 7723 22359.

AUG 28 - SEP 1: Beecroft - Spring Carnival. M en’s and m ixed pairs, w om en’s and m en’s triples. Prizemoney $1700. Enq Tony Taylor 9484 6099, or club 9484 1167.

AUG 30-31: North Sydney Leagues - Annual M en’s Bears Pairs Tournament. Prizemoney $2500. Enq 9466 8896.

AUG 30-31: Western Suburbs Leagues - Open Pairs.

AUG 16-17: Alstonville - Vietnam Veterans Day

E ichenloff A ppreciation Open M en’s Prizemoney $4000. Enq 9773 7813.

M en’s Fours. Prizemoney $3600. Enq Jim O’Brien 4981 4606.

Open M en’s Triples. Prizemoney $8000. Enq Kevin Smith or Colan Ryan 9627 1352.

AUG 19-21: Greenwell Point - Coral Tree Lodge Prestige Triples. Reg No 1246. Prizemoney $7450. Enq Noel M adden, bowls organiser, 4447 1727.

Enq Terry Delroy 9716 0102 (c) or 0419 629 467 (m).

AUG 30-31: Ingleburn - M en’s Open Classic Fours Tournament. Prizemoney $4000. Enq Tom Cluney 9605 1644 (c) or 9605 3740 (h).

AUG 30-31: Dee Why - 42nd Annual Open Fours Tournament. Prizemoney $6000. Enq Paul Somers (m) 0411 403 363, (h) 9949 5435, or (c) 9971 8781.

AUG 31: Birrong - M en’s, women’s or mixed pairs. Prizemoney $400. Enq George Jamieson 9644 1600.

AUG 31: Penrith - Bill Elkington Shield. Enq Gary Adnum 4721 2515.

AUG 31 - SEP 1: Riverstone - Qualifying event for Rivo 10,000. Enq Kevin Smith or Colan Ryan 9627 1352.

AUG 31 - SEP 2: Norfolk Island - Annual Quadrangular Tournament. Enq 7723 22359.

AUG 21: Willoughby Legion - M en’s Pairs Carnival. Enq 9419 2767.

AUG 23-24: Taree West - Priestly Bros Prestige Triples (3-bowl). Reg No 1254. Prizemoney $5000. Enq 6552 2094. 4 8 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 0 0 3

SEPTEMBER SEP 4: North Sydney Leagues - Direct Portfolio Pairs. Prizemoney $380 per month. Enq 9466 8896.

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Earlwood Bardwell Park Sports Club Doris Avenue, Earlwood

A T T E N T IO N B O W L IN G C L U B S D o y o u h a v e a p ro b le m w ith y o u r g reen s?

If so, contact me, Rod Riley OAM. Over 47 years’ expe rience as a Greenkeeper, 36 years at Greenlees Park Bowling Club. Recognised as Australia’s most accom plished Greenkeeper, founder and specialist in main tenance contracting, 40 years’ experience in Greens Construction, Renovation, Topoffs, Railing and Laser Levelling, Shaving, Deep Slicing, Coring and Drainage. •isßonsuUing throughput A^stralm^ • A!so specialist in developing new and superior grasses. * Consuking must-be d oneM th comentiß}: the club%. greenkeeper.

T h e d a te s a re

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Membership with VIBBA NSW is required plus sight certificates for grading. Helpers may be arranged if needed.

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Come and join the players and make good friends.

Entry fee is $40 per head, covers lunch for two days, plus presentation dinner. ACCOMMODATION arranged on request for country entrants.

I f I c a n be o f a s s is ta n c e to u o u , p le a s e p h o n e :

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Sunday and Monday • 5th and 6th October 2003

iSOOO PRIZEMONEV Format:

3 BOWL TRIPLES

SUNDAY 3 games x 12 ends - Start 8.45am MONDAY 2 games x 12 ends - Start 8.45am Cost: $90 per team ($30 each player) Lunch included both days

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For further details contact: Penrith Bowling Club, PO Box 334, Penrith 2751 Telephone 4721 2515 or Gary Adnum, Bowls Administrator 4731 2914 Lead

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L A N N IN G

SEP 5: Ryde Ex-Services - Ryde Toyota Fours

SEP 19-22: Killara -Spring Carnival. M en’s, women’s

Tournament. Restricted 3-7 Pennant players. Enq David ah 9874 1136, or Rex 9809 2225.

and mixed triples. Enq John Muirhead 9144 3021, or John ICrieger 9498 5404 or 9498 2633.

SEP 5-8: Terrigal - Skillion Carnival. M en’s and

SEP 20-21: Scone - The Scone M aster Pairs

w om en’s triples, m en ’s and m ixed pairs. Prizemoney $4200. Enq Ray W heatley or Miro Perovic 4384 1403, fax 4384 1907.

SEP 6: East Roseville - Roseville Shield. (Restricted to

one team of fours from every club in Zone 9). Enq Phil Lewis 9416 9627. SEP 6-7: Springwood - First N ational triples Tournament. Prizemoney $5000. Reg No 1300. Enq 4751 1298.

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SEP 6-7: Port Macquarie Panthers - Alan Harding

SEP 21: Port Macquarie City - Patron’s Day. Enq 6583 1153.

SEP 21: Dapto Citizens - The David M air Memorial Day. Prizemoney $2,180. Enq 4261 1344.

SEP 22-25: Riverstone - Rivo 10,000 Invitational

SEP 24-25: Orange City - Orange City Fours. Enq 6362 2533.

Prelude Fours (open). Prizemoney $6000. Reg No 1283. W inner receives free entry to Aristocrat Blackl Opal Classic Fours. Enq 6829 0408, ah 6829 0880 or 6829 1595.

SEP 12-14: St Georges Basin - Spring Carnival. M en’s pairs, m en’s and mixed triples. Prizemoney $4240. Enq Bill Bright 4443 7229.

SEP 12-14: Tathra Beach

September M en’s Fours.

Prizemoney $5620.

SEP 13-14: Park Beach (Coffs Harbour) - M en’s

SEP 24-25: Cootamundra - Williams & Co Wattle Time Open Mixed Pairs. Enq 6942 2142.

SEP 25: Birrong - Trade Day, two-bowl triples. Prizemoney $750. Enq George Jamieson 9644 1600.

SEP 26:

East Roseville - Spring Carnival. Open triples. Enq Phil Lewis 9416 9627.

SEP 26-28: Gerringong - Surfside Bowls Carnival. Mied triples and fours, m en’s and women’s fours. Prizemoney $8000. Enq 4234 1414.

SEP 27-29: Harbord - Open Classic Pairs. Prizemoney $10,000. Enq Rocky Danis 9939 0054 or 9905 4849.

Pairs Carnival. Enq Col Pritchard 6652 3622, fax 6650 0994.

SEP 27-29: Batemans Bay - 5th Annual M en's

SEP 13-14: Dalmeny - NAAF Invitation Fours. Enq

SEP 28: Artarmon - Sunday Jackpot Pairs (Minimum

4476 7770.

SEP 13-14: Grafton - GDSC-Tooheys M en’s Open

Invitation Major-Minor Pairs. Enq 4472 4502. $80). M en’s, women’s and mixed. Enq Ed Morris 9428 2638, or club 9419 5353.

Triples Carnival. Prizemoney $4500. Enq 6642 4033.

SEP 28 Birrong - M en’s, women’s or mixed pairs.

SEP 13-21: Auburn RSL - D.K. Braddock Classic

SEP 28: Roselands - International Day. Aussies versus

Fours. Open m en’s tournament. Prizemonery $6160. Enq M. Greenstein 9649 3643 or 9644 1889.

Rest of the World. Two Bowl Triples. Enq Bill Gerber 0419 408 548, club 9759 6067.

SEP 14: Springwood - Springtime M en’s Open Pairs.

SEP 30 - OCT 3: Avoca Beach - Bellbird Carnival.

Prizemoney $400. Enq 4751 1298.

SEP 15: Sylvania - L oretta H adfield Property

Enq 6552 2094.

SEP 7: Port Macquarie City - League Day. Mixed.

SEP 11-12: Lightning Ridge - Black Opal Classic

SEP 20-21: Taree West - Spring Carnival. Open Days.

M en’s pairs. Prizemoney $25,000. Enq Kevin Smith or Colan Ryan 9627 1352.

SEP 8: Auburn - Open M ixed Pairs. Enq 9649 8721.

Tournament. Enq 6545 1511.

M emorial Triples. Enq Gordon M axwell 6583 8496. Enq 6583 1153.

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Prizemoney $400. Enq George Jamieson 9644 1600.

Prizemoney $6370. Enq Tom Rae 4365 5217, club 4382 1342.

Solutions Two Bowl Triples. Prizemoney $1500. Enq Colin Cable 9522 8638.

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SEP 15: Denistone East - Granny Smith Carnival. M en’s Open Fours. Enq 9874 6994.

SEP 15: Willoughby Legion - M ixed Triples Carnival. Enq 9419 2767.

SEP 18: Denistone East - Granny Smith Carnival. M en’s Open Triples. Enq 9874 6994.

SEP 19: Denistone East - Granny Smith Carnival. M en’s Open Pairs. Enq 9874 6994. 5 0 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 2 0 0 3

OCT 2: North Sydney Leagues - Direct Portfolio Pairs. Prizemoney $380 per month. Enq 9466 8896.

OCT 4: Boorowa Recreation - W oolfest Bowls Tournament. Mixed triples. Prizes. Woolfest parade next day. Enq Yvonne Murphy 6385 3723.

OCT 4: Gymea - Spring F e v ^ Men's Triples. Enq 9524 4688.

ROSELANDS BOWLING CLUB

T H E D E L IV E R Y A C TIO N

P R ES E N TS

MEMORIAL MEN*S PA IR S

Do you deliver a bowl from an upright starting position with your knees just slightly flexed, your shoulders slightly forward of your toes, and maintain your bal ance with your body weight towards the balls of your feet? Do you lock your wrist when in the stance position, straighten your delivery arm in the back swing to lock the elbow joint? Does the ball and socket joint at the shoulder become the fulcrum for the free arm swing? Do you use a heel and toe action when you place your lead foot forward? Do you time your delivery action so that as the heel of the lead foot strikes the ground, the delivery hand is at the end of the backswing, and as the sole of the foot roles forward, you commence the forward swing? Do you combine the three leverage sources: the arms, body and legs to gain the maximum power in the delivery? I f y o u a re n o t applying th ese skills to y o u r d eliv ery a ctio n , th e n y o u m a y h e w ith o u t e c o n o m y o f m o v e m e n t th a t facilitates a sm o o th delivery.

P R O U D LY S P O N S O R E D B Y

ROSELANDS SHOPPING CENTRE TOTAL PRIZEMONEY $6500 W in n in g T e a m : $ 2 5 0 0 p e r te a m R u n n e r-u p : $ 1 3 0 0 p e r te a m F o u rth : $ 6 0 0 p e r te a m

T h ir d : $ 9 0 0 p e r t e a m F ifth : $ 4 0 0 p e r t e a m

B e s t C a rd E a c h R o u n d : $ 1 6 0 p e r te a m

Tournament is a BA ranking points event Limited to 50 teams T o u r n a m e n t w ilt b e p l a y e d o v e r th e

OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 4th, 5th and 6th October 2003

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• C o u n t b a c k t o a p p l y If n e c e s s a r y . • A d d itio n a l p r iz e s fo r t h e b e s t c a r d fr o m e a c h ro u n d , w ith n o t e a m to w in m o r e t h a n o n e p r iz e .

IF T H IS IS T H E CASE - T H E N W E SUG G EST Y O U CO N SU LT A N A C C R E D IT E D CO ACH

• L u n c h w ill b e p r o v i d e d f o r p l a y e r s o n e a c h d a y .

Entry Fee: $60 per team - ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2003 or WHEN FILLED

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OCT 4-5: Coffs Harbour Ex-Services - Martin Estall M ajor/M inor Pairs. Prizemoney $3100. Enq N. Craig 6652 3655, fax 6651 8115, a/h 6652 6736.

OCT 4-6: Inverell East - 23rd Annual Springtime C arnival. M ixed fours, triples Prizemoney $1575. Enq 6722 1545.

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pairs.

OCT 4-6: Penrith - Intac Spring Open Triples.

C H E lim CIASSIC PAIRS

Prizemoney $5000. Enq Gary Adnum 4721 2515.

OCT 4-6: Westport Port Macquarie - BCiB Gold M edal M en’s Pairs. Enq Graham Triffitt 6583 6485.

Pairs. Enq David Walker 9533 6014, mob 0425 280 273. Ken Broughton 9548 2022; ah 9521 2601.

OCT 8-10: Westport Port Macquarie - BCiB Gold M edal M ixed Pairs. Enq Graham Triffitt 6583 6485.

OCT 11-12: Bowral - Tulip Time Open M en’s Fours Tournament. Prizemoney $6000. Enq 4861 1320.

OCT 11-12: Orange City - Fisherm ans Basket

W in n ers

$2400

R unner-up

$ 1 2 0 0

Consolation Plate $3100 $ 1 2 0 0

p e r te a m

$600

p e r te a m

$600 $300

5th to 8 th

$ 2 0 0

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p e r te a m p e r te a m p e r te a m p e r te a m

Plus 5 Mystery Prizes of $60 tor each day Choice of first days piay either:

TUESDAY 14th or WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER Top 14 from each day come back on:

FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER for MAIN DRAW Bottom 14 from each day come back on:

THURSDAY 16th OCTOBER for CONSOLATION PLATE

rounds 1 & 2. Enq 9556 2101.

OCT 18: Port Macquarie Panthers -

18th Encouragement Pairs. Enq Gordon Maxwell 6583 8496.

Equal 3rd

Restricted Triples. Enq 6362 2533.

OCT 12: St George - Warren Saunders Mystery Pairs,

M ain Draw $5900

OCT 5-6: Engadine - Century 21 Spring Pairs. Enq

Mixed. Enq 6583 1153.

Restricted to Pennant Players Grade 2-7 for 2003

OCT 4-6: Roselands - John Cross Memorial M en’s

OCT 6: Port Macquarie City - Labor Day Pairs.

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OCT 18-19: Inverell East - Sapphirfe City Pairs M en’s Carnival. 1545.

w in n e rs .

Prizemoney $1900. Enq 6722

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EACH DAY C O N D I T I O N S O F P L A Y : 1 . O p e n d r a w a t 8 . 3 0 a m e a c h q u a lify in g

OCT 18-19: Scone - Triples Tournament. Enq 6545

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1511. Triples Tournament. Prizemoney $3300. Enq 6882 1019.

OCT 19: Dapto Citizens - Father and Son Day. Prizemoney $1300. Enq 4261 1344.

OCT 19: St George - Warren Saunders M ystery Pairs, rounds 3 & 4. Enq 9556 2101.

OCT 21-23: Tbross Head - Toohey’s Invitation Pairs. Prizemoney $8000. Enq Dick Love 4473 6163.

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OCT 18-19: Macquarie (Dubbo) - M acquarie

d a y . 2 . P la y e r s m u s t n o t h a v e p la y e d in a n y p e n n a n t g r a d e s h ig h e r

Forster

- F orster 9th Annual M ajor/M inor Classic Pairs. Prizemoney $7000. Enq Charlie Buchanan 6555 6115, (m) 0438 886 115, (f) 6555 6115.

OCT 21-24: Lightning Ridge - Aristocrat Black Opal Classic Fours. Prizemoney $35,000. Reg No 1284. Enq Peter W illiams 6829 0880 or Kerry O ’Brien 6829 1595.

to s e e t h e c o m p e titio n c o m e to a c o n c lu s io n .

ENTRY FEE OF $60 PER TEAM MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY P l e a s e r e tu r n to :

Bernie Melville, Tournament Director Coogee Bowling Club, Dolphin St, Coogee 2034 F o r f u r t h e r e n q u ir ie s : The Club on (02) 9665 5782 or Bernie on Mob 0411 833 401 L e a d : ............................... R N SW

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Daffodil Day Friday 22 August 2003 Daffodil Day is the largest fundraising event for cancer research and patient support services in the Southern Hemisphere. The day provides people with an opportunity to support those who have been touched by the disease and gives hope for a cancer free future. This year The Cancer Council aim's to raise $9.5 million across Australia, with all funds going towards research and patient support projects aimed at decreasing the incidence of cancer in the community and improving the lives of cancer patients and their families. Fresh daffodils and merchandise will be sold at major railway stations, shopping centres, and selected retail outlets throughout Australia during August.

Who will you buy a daffodil for on Friday 22 August? FACTS Cancer

• One in three people will get cancer at some time in their life. The other two people will know someone who does. • Each year around 80,000 Australian's will be diagnosed with cancer. • More than 50% of all cancers can now be successfully treated. . Daffodil Day

• The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for people who have been affected by cancer - supporters, patients, family and friends. • Daffodil Day is held in Australia, Canada, Fiji, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand and the USA. • Daffodil Day began in Australia in 1986. A few thousand daffodils were sold raising $1,500. • It became a national fundraising event in 1993 and raised $211,000. INFORMATION

The C ancer C o u n cil

• For more information on Daffodil Day visit the website at www.daffodilday.com.au or phone 1300 65 65 85.

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BOWLS ID STICKERS

• Heavy Grade vinyl • Non-Fade • Easy Removal • Tried and Proven by 100’s of Clubs • Free Samples

Ad-Vantage Bowls Supplies 0427 407 398

Message/Fax (02) 9484 8874 BOWLS CLOTHS • Low Price • Unlimited Colours Contrast Edging • Free Proof Sample • No Artwork or Preparation Costs

- Fuel bowsers, any enamel or tin signs. Bowser attendant uniforms - hats, badges, anything with petrol company logo from Atlantic, Cor, Sinclair, Neptune, Esso, Golden Fleece, Veedol, Purr, Pull, Mobil, BP, Shell, Ampol, AMP, etc. Phone Ricky Glass (02) 6760 5288. rgdir

WAR MEDALS Australian and foreign. Singles or groups. Wanted by a serious collector. Also coins, banknotes, old postcards, cigarette cards.

0427 407 398

Leave your pets at home! Leave your plants in good handsi

All animal care and references Contact: Helen, non-smoker and legal secretary.

If p o s s ib le , w ith d u ty s ta m p s a tta c h e d .

OLD STAMPS WANTED

B O W L S C O -O R D IN A O R . A p p ro x 2 0 h rs p e r w k . In t e r e s t e d p e r s o n s s h o u ld p h 0 3 5 1 5 5 3 5 7 8 o r E m a il la k e s b o w ls @ n e t-te c h .c o m .a u fo r a p o s itio n d e s c r ip tio n . ukesent

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OLD CAMERAS WANTED V o ig tia n d e r , L e ic a , N ik o n , C a n o n , a n d s lid e p ro je c to rs .

Enquiries: Roy (02) 9484 3714 P O B ox 1 24 , Th o rn le ig h N S W 2 1 2 0

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Please send donations to your nearest Legacy office.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

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Accommodation at Budget Prices

Run on classifieds are charged a t 80c p e r word

(minimum booking $10) Send your ad to Beverly at:

Bring your club for a bowls weekend, day trip or TOUR of the Pokolbin Vineyards. Ring David or Rose for accommodation on

(02) 4932 8322

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P O S IT IO N S VACANT

Legacy

9484 3444 (bus . hours) 9869 3884 (after hours)

Message/Fax (02) 9484 8874

Going on holiday?

OLD DOCUMENTS WANTED

Phone Duncan

Ad-Vantage Bowls Supplies

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and/or Brad Threadgate, Bowls Co-ordinator

PO Box A2186 Sydney South NSW 1235 or

Phone

(02f 9283 or

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Ph: (02) 4932 0123 - Fax: (02) 4932 8992

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fax (02) 9283 4252 TASMANIA

V A C A N T

BOWLS CO-ORDINATOR/COACH

TASMANIA

Old Bar Beach Bowling Club is situated in the beautiful Manning Valley on the Mid^North Coast of NSW and is the hub of the thriving beach side town of Old Bar. We are seeking the services of a suitably qualified Bowls Co-ordinator/Coach. Terms and conditions of employment are available from the Club. Please fon/vard resume to: THE GENERAL MANAGER OLD BAR BEACH BOWLING CLUB PO Box 45, Old Bar, NSW 2430

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SPECIALISING IN GROUP BOOKINGS TO TASMANIA

• Airfares • Spirit of Tasmania • Accommodation • Coach Tours If you have a club wanting to visit Tasmania, visit the groups specialist at the Tasmanian Travel Centre at

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60 CARRINGTON STREET, SYDNEY 9202 2016

For any enquiries phone Caroline on 02

$5000 PRIZE DRAW A ny club that tours* in the 2003/04 financial year will enter a draw to win $5000 A sim ilar offer will be available fo r the 2004/05 financial year. T o u rs m ust be a Groups Tasmania fully inclusive package o f 7 night o r more.

GENERAL

CROWS NEST TYRES A member of the TYREPOWER Group Special Bowlers discount on tyres, retreads, batteries. WHEEL ALIGNMENT BY APPOINTMENT Ask for Fred Judson, Bert Nixon

501-507 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest 2065 Phone: 9436-4795,9436-4588 54 BOWLS NSW - AUGUST 200 3

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SOUTH COAST TATHRA BEACH S A P P H IR E C O U R T F u lly s e lf c o n ta in e d units. C lo s e to b o w lin g c lu b . P o o l, s p a , c o v e re d B B Q , lin e n a v a ila b le . P h o n e : (0 2 ) 6 4 9 4 1 9 8 0 F a x : ( 0 2 ) 6 4 9 4 5 0 1 2 .

PIFFDIR M E R IM B U L A S A N D P I P E R . S p a c io u s tw o b e d ro o m , fu lly s e lfc o n ta in e d un its c lo s e to a ll a m e n itie s a n d b o w ls . V a lu e fo r m o n e y . F r e e c a ll 1800 680 934. sandpiper N A R O O M A - A p o llo H o lid a y U n its . S p a c io u s F S C 2 B R u n its o n th e fla t o p p o s ite B o w lin g C lu b . O ff p e a k 2 a d u lts $ 1 9 0 p w . C o n ta c t G r e g a n d M a r e e . P h ( 0 2 ) 4 4 7 6 2 4 6 1 . apollodir

SO UTH W EST ROCKS. N o .2 Q u a r te r D e c k . 2 B R s , e le v a te d g r o u n d flo o r, h o lid a y un it, s e c p a r k in g , int. la u n d ry , v id e o , q u a lity in c lu s io n s , 1 0 0 m to b e a c h . 4 m in s b o w ls c lu b . M e n tio n th is a d v e r t fo r d is c o u n t. S p e c ia l D is c o u n t R a t e $ 1 8 0 off s e a s o n . (0 2 ) 6 5 6 6 6 9 9 9 . hart S O U T H W E S T R O C K S - T e r r e lle V illa : Q u ie t 2 B R h o lid a y v illa . S le e p s 6 , C o lo u r T V , o w n la u n d ry , p r iv a te y a r d w ith B B Q & u n d e rc o v e r p a rk in g . 5 m in w a lk to n e w C o u n try C lu b . E n jo y b o w ls , g o lf, te n n is . C lo s e to s h o p s a n d b e a c h . $ 1 8 0 p e r w e e k , o ff s e a s o n , P h : ( 0 2 ) 6 5 6 7 0067. tcdir W ARRAW EE H O L ID A Y U N IT S . T h e u ltim a te in re s t a n d r e c r e a tio n w ith L a k e C a th ie B o w lin g C lu b , 3 m in s w a lk a w a y . F u lly s /c u n its o p p o s ite b e a c h , c lo s e to la k e , s h o p s a n d g o lf c lu b . G r o u p p a c k a g e d e a ls a v a ila b le . C o n ta c t L e a h & R o d , (0 2 ) 6 5 8 5 -5 3 4 3 . SHEADIR

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BALLINA

N E L S O N B A Y . 2 b e d r o o m s e lf-c o n ta in e d un it. lO O m s h o p s , 5 m in to b e a c h a n d b o w lin g c lu b . W a t e r v ie w s . O ff P e a k $ 2 5 0 p w . P h (0 2 ) 4965 7674 ALCHDIR

FAR NORTH COAST, NSW Extensive range of budget to luxury standard holiday accommodation — flats, home units, cottages. Situated at beachfront, Shaw Bay, in town close to Bowling Clubs. Brochures and tariff schedules available.

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DAVID R. CLARK AGENCY 123 RIVER ST, BALLINA 2478 Phone: (02) 6686 2177

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M id w e e k S p e c ia l $ 1 8 5 d b le o c c . in c lu d e s c o n tin e n ta l b r e a k fa s t. Any 3 n ig h ts e x c lu d in g S a tu r d a y s . A d ja c e n t to b o w ls c lu b . P e r fe c t fo r roll u p . G r o u p s w e lc o m e . W e e k e n d a n d h o lid a y p a c k a g e s a v a i la b le . W e a ls o h a v e s e lf c o n ta in e d h o lid a y c o t ta g e s P O A . Conditions apply.

W O O L G O O L G A a ffo rd a b le a c c o m m o d a tio n fo r th e c o s t co n s c io u s p e o p le, U n d e rc o v e r p a rking, T V , S p a , te a a n d c o ffe e facilities e tc . D is co u n t fo r m e a ls , drinks. P h o n e /fa x : (0 2 ) 6 6 5 4 1 4 2 4 . M O .O O D o u b le (inci G S T ). G o B a n a n a s M o te l. evangdir

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FORSTER L u x u r y 2 B R 4 th flo o r a p a r t. “F o r s te r T o w e r ”. L ift a c c e s s , p a n o ra m ic la k e v ie w s . A t m a in s h o p p in g c e n tre , 2 0 0 m to b e a c h .

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GO LD COAST

S/C UNITS LEVEL SITES

HOLIDAY FLATS ON-SITE VANS

R A IN B O W B A Y - C O O L A N G A T T A A ir -c o n d itio n e d , s p a c io u s , 2 b e d r o o m , 2 b a th r o o m , r e - d e c o r a t e d h o lid a y unit. 8 0 m to b e a c h , w a lk to c lu b s , s h o p s , c in e m a s , e tc . F ro m $ 3 5 0 p e r w e e k . A s k fo r M a y b u r y (0 7 ) 5 5 3 6 1 8 3 3 .

TELEPHONE: (02) 6568 6468 PO BOX 21 Nambucca Heads NSW 2448

B e d a n d H O T B uffet B re a k fa s t M id - w e e k 3 n ig h t s $ 1 9 8 W e e k e n d 2 n ig h t s $ 1 7 6

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MID NORTH COAST

LAKE CATHIE Beach Front Home W e e k e n d o r full w e e k s a v a ila b le .

Holiday accommodation available. Beach front, lake front, close to clubs and shops. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom. All properties self-contained. Holiday brochure available. Mention this ad and receive a 10% discount (excluding Xmas).

Phone (02) 4353 5602

www.big-deal.oom.au/holiday

BALLINA

Far North Coast

NAM BUCCA HEADS $295 per w eek 2 B R a p p ts , s/c , be a u tifu lly fu rn ish ed , q u e e n b e d s , e tc . L in e n p r o v id e d . S e cu rity b u ild in g /g a ra g e . 5 m in w a lk to to w n , clu b s, b e a c h e s . B a r b e c u e in p le a s a n t g a rd e n . M in s ta y 2 nights. P h : (0 2 ) 6 5 6 8 8 5 9 3

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HARRINGTON CROWDY HEAD HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Call for a free colour brochure

U HOOKER HARRINGTON 02 65561000

www.ljhooker.com.au/harrington

COOLANGATTA/ RAINBOW BAY

"CHERRY COURT”, “JAMES COURT” “PALM COURT”, “PINE COURT" Self-contained units in Central Ballina. Close to bowling clubs. Prices from $175 p.w.

Brochure available. MICHAEL KEARNEY REAL ESTATE

171 River Street, Ballina Phone (02) 6686-9545

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One phone call locates Rainbow Bay’s widest range of holiday accommodation! Every taste and budget well catered for.

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231 Boundary Street Cooiangatta 4225

www.ralnbowbayrealty.com.au

(07)55361833

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T iin c u rry M o to r L o d g e 3 Star Accommodation Close to Bowling Clubs & Shops SPECIALISING IN GROUP BOOKINGS Ph:

Tuncurry 02 6554 8885

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MURRAY RIVER TOURS 6 D ays /5 Nights $ 3 9 9 pp twin share $ 3 4 0 pp 4 share - 2 Room Units 8 D a y s /7 Nights $ 4 9 9 pp twin share Tours every d a y . Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, A fte rn o o n a n d M o rn in g Teas. A cco m m o d a tio n a t luxury El S ierra M otel B a ro c ^a . V is it C o b ra m , S h e p p a rto n , Echuca, T o nga fa, Rushworth, B e n d ig o G o ld M ine s, C hine se M u se u m , B e rrig o n , J e rild e rie 's N e d K e lly G le n ro w o n , T o c u m w o l's E x -w o r A e ro d ro m e , W o n g o ro tta , C h ilte rn , C o ro w o , Y o rro w o n g o , Lake M u lw o io C ruise, Rutherglen W in e rie s , Beechworth. C o u n try Link C oach d ro p o ff/p ic k up a t o u r d o o r. ;

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(South East region of NSW), AM 810 Khz, FM various frequencies on ABC regional network. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.35 am (following local news bulletins), local bowls reports, news and views. Saturdays 8.30 am. South East Sports Show with Leigh Hardingham.

2CCC

(Central Coast area), FM 96.3, Mondays 12.05 pm-1 pm, “Bowls Today” with Alex Wassens. Saturdays 10.30 am10.40 am. Bowls Update. Daily cancellation service after 8am news weekdays. Sunday “Sports Magazine” 6-8 pm.

2CHY

(Coffs Harbour), FM 104.1, Talking Bowls with Col Pritchard each Saturday at 7.30am.

2GF

(Grafton and Clarence Valley), AM 1206 Khz, Saturdays 7.10 am. Bowls news with Chris Teare as part of 2GF’s Valley Sports program.

2HD

(Newcastle area), AM 1143 Khz, Saturdays 7.35am to 7.45am, live with Newcastle DBA Secretary Denis Broad.

2KY

101.7AM, Hahn Premium Light Lawn Bowls segment. 6.55am each Friday on the Big Sports Breakfast Show with Richard Freedman and Terry Kennedy.

2LF

(Young, Cootamundra, Cowra area) AM 1350 Khz, Saturdays, 8am-10am, local and district bowls news as part of Greg Wilmett’s sports program.

2MC/FM

(Port Macquarie and District), Bowls news 7.15am Saturdays.

2NSBFM

(Sydney Northside), FM 99.3, Weekly lawn bowls segment with John O’Reilly, Saturdays 7.25am.

2RE

(Taree), 1557 Khz, Saturdays at 7.30 am with Adele Pobje, covering all District bowls.

2REM

(AlburyAVodonga), FM 107.3, Saturdays 10.00 am, inform ation about what’s on in the area.

2RES

(Paddington) FM 89.7, Saturdays 9.30 am-10 am, bowls news/program.

2ST

(South Coast and Southern Tablelands), AM 1215 Khz, Saturdays 6-6.30 am, Allan Hockey hosts bowls segment of Robert Crawford’s sports program.

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2WG

(Wagga Wagga district) 1152 Mhz, Saturdays at 7.05am following the 7am National News. Hosted by Peter Allibon, local and district news and comments by John Griffin.

FM 89.9

(Hawkesbury), Samrdays 8.15 am. Local and district bowls news, details of achievements.

FM100.9

(Port Stephens), Saturdays 6.00am-9.00am, sports program with bowls news presented by Geoff Collins.

MAXFM

Narrabri Community Radio (North West Districts), Saturdays

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(Sydney), AM 1611 Khz. Wednesdays, 5.30pm. Lawn bowls segment with Colin Turner.

91.3

10.30am, Zone 3 bowls report by John C. Forster.

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