Bowls NSW 2017-18 Annual Report and Yearbook by Bowls NSW

Bowls NSW

2017-18 Annual Report and Year Book

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Table of Contents About Us

Office Bearers Organisational Structure Bowls NSW Board Board Report CEO Report

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General Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Marketing and Communication Report General Services and Archival Committee Report Match Committee Report Club Advisory Report Officiating Report Selection Committee Report

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Sports Development

High Performance

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Keno Blues Inter-State Test Series Results Australian Sides Championship Australian Senior Sides Championship

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Zone Winners State Pennant Finals NSW Legends v Greenkeepers City v Country Series Rookies Singles and Pairs 2017 NSW State Championships Champion of Club Champions Singles and Pairs Bowls NSW Club Challenge Bowls NSW Inter-Zone Sides Championships Bowls NSW Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championships 5-a-Side

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Junior Bowls Report NSW Junior (U-18) Representative Report Brett Duprez NSW Development Series Australian Junior Championships Junior Inter-Zone 7-a-Side 2017 NSW U-18 State Squad NSW State Junior Championships Drakes Pride Junior Carnival 2017 Junior City v Country Combined High Schools Report

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John Young Hall of Fame Indigenous Hall of Fame NSW Player Awards Evening Volunteer of the Year

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Our Partners Bowling for better balance

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Competition & Events

Juniors

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Award Winners

Our Partners

Office Bearers 2017-2018 Patron President Deputy President Directors Finance Director

His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Vince Beard Brett Duprez Jane Fernandez (appointed), Matt Goodwin, Rex Johnston OAM, Duncan Tait, Barry Watkins Ron King

Bowls NSW State Councillors Zone One Zone Two Zone Three Zone Four Zone Five Zone Six Zone Seven Zone Eight Zone Nine Zone Ten Zone Eleven Zone Twelve Zone Thirteen Zone Fourteen Zone Fifteen Zone Sixteen

Tony Hart - Clarence River, Northern Rivers, Tween Byron Brian Carling - Newcastle Greg Wilkins - Barwon, Central Northern, Gwydir, New England, North West Matt Goodwin**- Central Mountains, Central Western, Far Western, Lachlan Valley, Macquarie Bogan Col Appleby - Blue Mountains, Greater Western Sydney, Nepean John Payne - Hunter, Upper Hunter Joseph Franklin - Central South Coast, Far South Coast, Monaro, South Coast Gary Brookes - Albury, Riverina, Southern Western, Highlands and Slopes, Wagga Andy Little - Sydney Northern Michael Schwarcz - Sydney North West Rex Johnston**/ Bruce Elliott - Manning David Ellis - Sydney South West Arnold Jarven - Central & Southern Sydney Chris Stone - North Coast Doug Rose - Central Coast Tom Canvin - Illawarra **Elevated to Board

Office Administration CEO General Manager Executive Secretary Sport Development Administration Communications

Greg Helm Anthony Cottee Jennifer Hirama Andrew Lynn (Sport Coordinator, James Berriman (Programs Coordinator) Courtney Allouche (Admin Operations Manager), Shontelle McKeown (Membership Officer), Santosh Gupta (Finance Officer) Tricia Breuer (Communications Coordinator)

Permanent and Special Purpose Committees Audit Committee Match Committee Selection Committee Umpires Committee Club Advisory Committee Coaching Committee Junior Committee Auditors

D Taylor (chair), L Keats, R King, J Porter M Harvey (Chair), C Crossingham, D Ferguson, B Gibson, J Roberts, W Shipley K Oliver (Chair), R Clutterbuck, M Harry, J Mobbs, F Schocher M Rigby (Chair), J Franklin, B Johnstone, B Risson, H Williams B Bullen J Berriman (Convenor), D Cameron, Paul Sullivan, J Rodis J Berriman, G Willis (NTC Coach), S Renshaw, J Rodis PKF

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Bowls NSW Organisational Structure Bowls NSW Board

Greg Helm CEO

State Council 16 State Councillors

Anthony Cottee General Manager

Jennifer Hirama Executive Secretary

Zone Associations Sport Development

Administration Department

Marketing & Communication

Andrew Lynn Sport Coordinator

Courtney Allouche Admin Operations Manager

Tricia Breuer Communications Coordinator

James Berriman Programs Coordinator

Shontelle McKeown Membership Admin

District Associations

Clubs

Santosh Gupta Finance Officer

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Vince Beard President

Matt Goodwin Director

Rex Johnson OAM Director

Brett Duprez Deputy President

Duncan Tait Director

Barry Watkins Director

Jane Fernandez Appointed Director Ron King Finance Director

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Board Report

ur Board has worked industriously on priorities identified for the 2018 Strategic Plan in the areas of communication, marketing and participation, governance and organisational structure, high performance and player welfare, and alignment and influence. Communication Perhaps most noticeable to our members is the new BNSW website launched in April with improved access and functionality and, we hope, a cleaner look. You would also notice an increased social media presence. Information is circulated to our members via website, social media, e-newsletters, email or via your Bowlsbox account. We feel this coverage gives the best chance of information you need reaching you. Board and CEO have been on the road attending as many face-to-face meeting opportunities with Zones, via forums, Clubs NSW State Council meetings and CMAA meetings as possible. Marketing & Participation Increased event live streaming is being enthusiastically received. The trend is for data use on phones and BNSW is looking to stream to phones as well. Considerable effort has gone into professionalising and enhancing the identity of competition and

this will continue to encompass all events. Governance & Organisation Structure The Suiko (governance and organisational review) Report has been completed. A staff restructure has been implemented with General Manager, Anthony Cottee, employed. More recently, James Berriman joins us in the role of Programs Coordinator, bringing with him experience gained working as a Regional Bowls Manager. A review of our Member Protection Policy and Social Media Policy has been undertaken and James will add strength in a continuing review of internal policies and governance matters. To the Board we welcome Jane Fernandez appointed as independent director. Jane brings a wealth of experience in sports and major events industry. High Performance & Player Welfare Events for 2018 are aligned to the new athlete pathway with the assistance of Gary Willis in a High Performance (HP) manager role. A revised State camp format with professional facilitator has been implemented. All HP players have completed ASADA training and certification. Districts and Zones have been advised of Member Protection Information Officer training opportunities. Alignment & Influence BNSW has provided input into the Bowls

Australia Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 and is liaising with BA on National IT Strategy. The NSW Office of Sport Benchmarking & Organisational Health Project 2017-18 Survey results indicate BNSW is exceeding sound organisation health - and we want to maintain our organisational health at this level. Keeping BA Strategic Plan and Suiko Report in mind, our strategic focus for the year ahead is on marketing, coaching and governance review. Lastly, I wish to thank my fellow Directors, our CEO, Committee members, staff and pool of volunteers at the coalface – each of whom plays an integral part in growing the health of our sport. On a lighter but no less heartfelt note, I invite you to join us at our major event honouring our top bowlers – our Player Awards Evening – held February of each year. It’s a great chance to catch up with mates. So keep your eyes peeled for advance notice towards end of this year.

Vince Beard - President

“ Board and CEO have been

on the road attending as many face-to-face meeting opportunities with Zones, via forums, Clubs NSW State Council meetings and CMAA meetings as possible.“

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CEO Report

he 2017/18 year has been one of introspective review across many areas of the Association. The completion of a governance and organisation review by Suiko Consulting provided us with a refreshed perspective and momentum on key issues Ensuring relevance to and connection with our members has been a key driver of our strategic direction over the past 12 months. I have appreciated the opportunity to travel to many regional areas to meet with delegates across NSW. This is something that we intend to increase over the coming 12 months. Our administration structures were identified as unnecessarily complex. This has seen Bowls NSW move towards streamlining our District and Zone structures. The positive approach that District and Zone administrators have taken to improving their governance structures has to be congratulated, recognising that the sport is overburdened with too many layers of administration which duplicate efforts and reduce the effectiveness of communication. The achievements of NSW bowlers have been phenomenal. Highlighted by the golden year of David Ferguson who was crowned NSW Bowler of the Year and finished the year as Number 1 ranked bowler in Australia. Being a Commonwealth Games year, it was also pleasing to see NSW KENO Blues new recruit Aaron Wilson crowned the singles Gold Medallist, an outstanding effort which has only been achieved by two other Australians in history, Rob Parrella and Kelvin Kerkow. The NSW KENO Blues continue to impress at national level, finishing the 2018 year in 2nd place behind Victoria in the Australian Sides Championship. The assistance and guidance provided by State Coach Gary Willis and the NSW State Selectors headed by Chairman Ken Oliver has been invaluable and has ensured the success of the NSW High Performance program. The strength of the NSW HP system was highlighted with the selection of NSW KENO Blues players Jesse Noronha, Ben Twist, Corey

Wedlock, Aron Wilson and Aaron Teys to make up the 5-man sides to travel to the UK to represent Australia in July 2018. Live Streaming for our NSW State Championships reached a staggering 2.2 million people on Facebook, with over 400,000 unique viewers tuning into watch one or more of the games online over 7 days. This area of the sport is growing each and every month, with most major tournaments in the Country turning to Live Streaming to get our sport out into the public arena. Bowls NSW is committed to investing more into Live Streaming to ensure that our events and our talented bowlers are on display. As we move into the 2018/19-year, Bowls NSW will embark with Bowls Australia and other STAs on a new National IT system which will be rolled out as a Whole of Sport Initiative to better improve the way we administer our membership systems as well as Competition Systems. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Corporate Partners, including ClubKENO, Drakes Pride, ClubPlus Superannuation, Cabramatta Bowling Club, Warilla Bowling Club and Power Productions, as well as host venues who have supported Bowls NSW throughout the year. Thank you to President Vince and the Bowls NSW Directors and Committees who have volunteered their expertise and time into the Association, and the hardworking team of Bowls NSW staff, Anthony Cottee, Courtney Allouche, Andrew Lynn, Shontelle McKeown, Jennifer Hirama, Santosh Gupta, Tricia Breuer and James Berriman who excel at what they do and work tirelessly to ensure that the sport and Bowls NSW continues to improve each year.

Greg Helm - CEO

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Sport Development

General Manager’s Report New initiatives, fresh starts and plenty of change for Bowls NSW, probably best concludes our 2017/18

e took on the challenges of revamping certain aspects of the organisation to ensure a closer alignment to the needs of the membership. Whilst this is an ongoing process, I feel we have created many opportunities, built many bridges and opened the communication channels with our clubs and Zones in a greater capacity. We have been out and about visiting the membership, listening to the views and opinions and seeing what does and doesn’t work. It has helped us enormously in identifying things of the past that were enjoyed as well as where we are heading. We’ll continue to create these engaging opportunities with our membership well into the future. In particular, I’d like to commend the work of our Committees who are all volunteers. They dedicate their time, enthusiasm and passion to this wonderful sport and are essential in the carrying out of important activities of the organisation. We were able to set a clear guide for our umpires across the State and, in particular, the Presenter and Assessor network on the pathways moving forward. The Committee have been able to properly engage the network to ensure we are delivering top quality courses across the State and that our umpires are well supported. I’m certain this will continue into 2018-19. Bowls NSW have also been able to re-establish a Coaching Committee. The work this group has done, in particular working with the Zones on establishing courses, has been outstanding. We have a great deal more to do in this area but we really have been able to get some fantastic

results and we will look to expand on these successes in the coming 12 months. The State Match Committee (SMC) have also had a huge year in a demanding role. In partnership with Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club, the SMC added the NSW 5-A-Side competition to an already exciting calendar of events. The competition was a huge success with Cabramatta Bowling & Recreation Club (CB&RC) taking out the inaugural competition. The Committee also held two forums over the 12 months, providing great insight and direction for the competitions of future years. These forums have been an extremely successful engagement, well supported by CB&RC and the membership representatives who attend. The time and effort put in by SMC has been exceptional. Just how much effort behind the scenes actually goes into conducting these competitions often passes unnoticed. I look forward to continuing this work, building on such a successful year. In the representative scene our juniors have performed well and, more importantly, the pathways to support junior bowls are being modified. We have a long way to go but Gary Willis (State Coach) and the Junior Committee are working to put great things in place for the future. We have farewelled two staff from Bowls NSW - Chris Green (former Programs Coordinator) and Declan Kelly (former Sport Administration Trainee) who have both moved on to new endeavours. Both have served our membership and the organisation for many years with enthusiasm and direction. We thank them for their outstanding contributions and wish them every success in their new careers. We welcome James Berriman to the new and revamped role of Programs Coordinator. James joins us from Bowls Australia and brings a wealth of experience from his time as a Regional Bowls Manager. He has been working closely with our Coaching and Umpiring Committees, as well as the Junior Committee. I encourage you to approach James on these or any issues around club support. Our most recent, and much needed, change has been the new website. We have more IT changes coming and will be working in this space to ensure that all member clubs have greater access to membership requirements and competition management, hopefully simplifying the processes even further. It has been an eye-opening 12 months for me personally, as we took on the challenge of reinventing ourselves as an organisation. I’d like to credit the members of staff for their commitment and drive to these challenges, in particular, for their acceptance and adoption to new ways of thinking. They have done a sensational job and we will continue to strive for even better outcomes. Thank you to Greg Helm (CEO) and the Board of Directors for their ongoing and continued support. I look forward to the year ahead.

Anthony Cottee - General Manager

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Marketing & Communication “Last year, Bowls NSW entered in to three major new partnerships. These partnerships have been created with an express view to benefit our members

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he financial year of 2017-18 saw the formation of exciting new initiatives at Bowls NSW. Last year, Bowls NSW entered into three major new partnerships. These partnerships have been created with an express view to benefit our members. We have partnered with two companies that offer savings solutions in an area that is of great concern to our clubs and members - energy. ‘Make it Cheaper’ (MIC) are an energy price comparison service. They will compare the market for you to see if they can get you a better deal on your energy plan. This is a free and easy service for our members and clubs. In the last year MIC have saved the bowling clubs who have utilised the service, an average of $2000 per month on their energy bills. ‘Energywise’ are an energy consumption advisory company. Energywise will conduct a free onsite review of your

club and offer energy saving solutions to reduce your usage and energy costs. Our third new partner is in another area of concern for our members, health and aging. Bowls NSW has partnered with NeuRA - Australia’s premier neurological research facility. Together with Neura we want to encourage clubs to host a “Bowling for Better Balance’ day during April, (national fall prevention month). All money raised by these events will go to NeuRA to help fund fall prevention studies and to provide balance programs to the aged communities. The goal of our partnership with NeuRA is to keep our members healthy and playing the game they love for longer. The next twelve months will see more new and exciting partnerships. Our electronic newsletter continues to be a popular and effective communication channel for our members. The printable PDF version of the newsletter is also popular, we strongly encourage clubs to print this each month and make copies available for members who may not have their own access to the internet, or display it, for members to read, on the club notice board. The Player Awards evening was held on 21 February at the Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay. This event is one of the most anticipated of the year and this year did not disappoint. Despite the Women’s Bowls NSW Association this year choosing to hold their own event, our attendance was as high as previous years. Our patron, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales, presented the Bowler of the Year trophy and made a fantastic speech. Next year event will be held 20 February 2019.

Tricia Breuer - Communications Coordinator

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General Services & Archival Committee

he committee is appointed by the Board each year. We are here to assist in the promotion of bowls through our actions of social bowls, administrative work and looking after the archives.

Administration Activities

The committee have regular meetings every month in the BNSW office and may also attend for extra meetings or to do research. The minutes from our meetings are sent to the Board after each meeting.

Annual General Meeting

Archives Special events and anniversaries that are being attended by the Board members are researched by us from our historical records and a report is prepared for the attending member. In addition, to develop a long-term strategy for the maintaining, storage and retrieval of material of historical significance. This year we have done research on the NSW Taxation BC, Henley BC, Walla Walla BC, Double Bay’s 75th anniversary, Upper Hunter District’s 75th anniversary, the Cubby Myers Memorial Rose Bowl at Walgett, the Centenary Gala at Mosman in 2015 and State players Tom Brown and Arthur Hutchinson. We also had a magnificent donation of an “Address and Portfolio” that was presented to the State President, John Spence Esq, in 1923 upon his retirement. This book and table had been passed down in the family to the eldest son, so we would like to thank Mr Sean Spence and family for this generous donation. The contents of the book include illuminations of clubs done in watercolour, gold paint, pen and ink.

Attendance records of State Councillors, proxies and other attendees and the issue of any necessary papers and voting forms.

Departed Bowlers

Condolence cards signed by the State President are sent by us to the member’s next of kin.

Player & Volunteer Awards

Assist in any logistics for the event as required and on the night the chairman attends and assists with the presentation of the awards.

Co-ordinating Committee Meetings

Our chairman prepares and submits reports to this forum of his committee’s activities. He then attends with the other committee chairmen and executives and participates in the meetings that occur approximately every two months. Other Duties Any other duties that are requested of the committee from time to time, such as promotional work and charity functions.

Members

Norm Bartlett (Padstow BC) 10 year’s service John Burke (Hazelbrook BC) 8 year’s service, ceased at the last AGM John Richardson (Brush Park BC) 5 year’s service Ted Ryan (Kingswood BC) first year’s service on the committee Paul Skeers (Rosehill BC) 10 year’s service

Contact

Your contact point for the General Services & Archives Committee is Paul Skeers on (02) 9632 9262 or mobile 0448 925. 435 or via the office.

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General Services & Archival Committee Bowling activities We regard ourselves as the “social arm” of the Association. We have a regular number of Sydney-based bowlers who play matches against various local groups. We also have a “social test series” against Tasmania twice a year. In addition to our local Sydney bowlers, we have bowlers from all over the State who are invited to attend at the inter-state matches. Our bowlers are referred to as the Peet Kay (PK) bowlers. There are two test series a year; one in Tasmania and one in Sydney. This is a series that was started in the 1960s by two state presidents - Rupert Peet (Tasmania) and William Shakespeare (Bill) Kay (NSW). You will know us by our distinctive blue Peet Kay shirts and our very much traditional cream trousers. Our first match of the year was against the State Parliamentarians at Rosehill

BC, followed with the Past Presidents at West Pennant Hills BC. The Peet Kay test series was then played over 4 days in the Sydney region – firstly a welcome day at The Hills BC, which was a first for that club and their President, Jim Castles. The official first two tests were played and won by NSW at Rosehill BC and Wenty Leagues BC. The dead rubber was won by Tasmania at Dundas Sports BC. The sides was led by NSW State President at that time, Barry Watkins, and we thank all those clubs for making it a special occasion. Zone 2’s Newcastle’s DBA travelled down to Sydney for the annual challenge for the Les Parrott Shield. The match was played at Rydalmere Central BC, which would have been one of the last official functions at that club before it closed down. Newcastle’s John Smith OAM was “royally” pleased to present the trophy to NSW State President, Vince Beard after losing on the master board by 1 shot. With the new year, it saw us being led by the State President Vince Beard away on our 11-day trip to Tasmania to sightsee and to retain the Peet Kay Trophy. The series was played in the Hobart area at Glenorch City, Rosny Park, Kingborough and New Norfolk bowls clubs. The trophy was won by Tasmania two tests to one. After coming back from Tasmania we assisted with the Player Awards Night at the popular venue, the Kirribilli Club. Our local matches continued with games against City Tatts at Greenlees Park BC, Grandviews Bowling Club at Peakhurst and our last game was against the Penrith RSL Travelling Bowlers at Rosehill. NeuRA – the Grandviews game was dedicated to raising funds for this worthy research. The Board members support us in the playing of social bowls and participate whenever and wherever they can. We thank all those players and clubs who have participated over the year and the support they give us in our sport.

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Match Committee State Match Committee 2017-2018: Michael Harvey (Chairman), Warren Shipley, Brian Gibson, David Ferguson, John Roberts, Col Crossingham and Andrew Lynn (Sports Coordinator)

017 - 2018 has been a busy year for the State Match Committee (SMC), with changes and challenges in administering and arranging our Association events (competitions). An incredibly successful period considering the time constraints placed on our program and events with consideration to the Commonwealth Games held in April, the addition of NSW 5-a-Side competition, whilst still maintaining and conducting the best State championships and side competitions. Changes to Conditions of Play (COP) were minimal, apart from the NSW Board resolution restricting “fly-in” players to 2 per Pennant match in Grade 1. Planning is now under way to review the format of the COP and Conditions for the coming season. Achieving these outcomes and results has been with the help and consultation with stakeholders across NSW. Forums and seminars with representatives from clubs and Zones were held, providing constructive and effective feedback. SMC will continue to provide information and consultation opportunities for members seeking views and information.

I am particularly delighted of how the State Match Committee has resolved and presided objectively over all matters. SMC has welcomed and appreciated the support and input this season of BNSW staff - Anthony Cottee and James Berriman - at meetings and events. Thank you to Warren, Brian, David, JR, Col, Anthony, James and Andrew for their good governance and administration of our Association events, with, at times, complex and consuming determinations. Thank you also to the clubs and Zones, and their officials, who hosted and supported State Pennant and Championship events. These competitions and events were conducted efficiently and professionally with positive reports from bowlers and officials. Without your co-operation and assistance, the State could not run these events. The State Match Committee has been fortunate to have worked with a number of sensational venues. The clubs all put a great deal of effort into ensuring that the players who were competing in State finals series were given the best experience possible. We thank our venue clubs for State championship and side events: • Inter-Zone Sides Championship: Port City & Westport • Rookies: Raymond Terrace • State Championships: Ettalong • Champion of Club Champions: Kiama • Club Challenge State Finals: Warilla • Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championship: Figgy Bowlo • State Pennant Finals: St Johns Park, Cabra Vale Diggers, Wagga Rules, Wagga RSL, Maitland City, Lorn Park, Tuncurry Beach, Forster, Soldiers Point, Fingal Bay, South Tamworth, Tamworth City, Engadine and Taren Point The State Match Committee is continuing to operate on the principle of quality competitions, commonsense and consistency, being fair and reasonable with each consideration and determination and with these principles in mind. We look forward to an even better year in 2019.

Michael Harvey - Chairman 2017 -2018 Bowls NSW Annual Report and Year Book

Club Advisory Committee

reasonably busy year with

nine clubs visited and several other visits in the pipeline but, as usual, the requests for assistance come after the club has sustained deficits for more than five to six years. This means that: •

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the board has worried themselves sick as to how they are going to survive, and, more importantly, they have drained their cash reserves making it very difficult to inject cash into the business to improve its financial status.

Club life out there is not easy, especially if you are competing against a pub that really does not have the government restrictions imposed on it to the extent

clubs do. However, it is surprising the consistency in the reason the clubs visited are struggling viz. • • •

falling membership - due to concentration on bowlers; not luring younger members into their club KPIs nowhere near what they should be, and, worst of all, over staffed.

So, at the risk of becoming monotonous but stating the obvious, ask for assistance immediately you have sustained your first deficit as it makes the task of recovery that much easier. The Committee’s reputation speaks for itself and shows, without doubt, that our expertise has turned many deficits into surpluses. We have visited over 100 clubs and 99% of those are still operating today. Their bowlers have greens to play on, they are enjoying the conviviality of their fellow bowlers and the local community has somewhere to go for a feed, a beer and some entertainment. As always, I express my thanks to the Board of Bowls NSW, the CEO and his team for their assistance throughout the year because without their tireless commitment many more clubs would have closed their doors by now.

Bob Bullen - Chairman

CLUB ADVISORY VISIT = NO COST TO CLUB There is no obligation for a club requesting a visit from the Club Advisory Committee to reimburse any expenses incurred by a Committee representative.

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Officiating Committee

he past year has been busy for each of the Committee members who have or are in the process of visiting each of the Zones within their area of responsibility to train and accredit the probationary Presenter/Assessors. As a result, we now have 83 Bowls Australia-accredited Presenter/Assessors. These dedicated educators usually, at their own expense, have the responsibility of educating and training new umpires as well as reaccrediting all of our existing umpires every four years. At 6 June 2018, Bowls NSW has 2,289 accredited national umpires, 99 accredited measurers and 33 accredited markers. This increase in the number of

markers is as a result of Bowls NSW requiring all markers in State championships to be accredited. The number of umpires is slightly down on last year’s numbers because many of our older umpires have been unable to continue due to health or mobility issues. To combat this decline, we are working with clubs to encourage bowlers to apply to participate in a course and become umpires. Male and female Presenter/Assessors are all accredited by Bowls Australia under the same criteria to enable them to conduct courses to educate and train new markers, measurers and national umpires as well as re-accredit existing umpires. These courses are carried out strictly in accordance with the Bowls Australia National Officiating Accreditation Scheme and, whilst there have been some cross-gender accreditations carried out in distant areas, we have been unable to reach agreement with officials of Women’s Bowls NSW to extend this to the whole of the State. The use of bowler’s arms is increasing steadily and we encourage this because it enables bowlers who would otherwise be unable to play, because of an injury or medical condition, to continue playing the game they love.

Milton Rigby - Chairman

“ The use of bowler’s arms is increasing steadily and we encourage this because it enables bowlers who would otherwise be unable to play to continue playing the game they love

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Selection Committee

t was mixed success with the State Sides this year. The competitive year commenced with wins over the ACT and Queensland; with the Under-25s also achieving a win over the ACT and a close loss against Queensland. Victoria finished strongly to win the last two tests for a 2-1 win for them. However our State Under-25s had a strong win over Victoria. At the Inter-State Test Series in Darwin, NSW finished second to Victoria after two close losses but did, however, win the overall trophy in conjunction with the NSW Women’s Side who won their part of the competition. Without doubt, the other states and territories are improving and deserve their success. A further State Camp is planned for December 2018 where a successful sports specialist will address the envisaged 2019 State group of players with specialist focus on our State values and expectations. The changes to the

State playing programme, ensuring a flow of events from the State Pennant finals through to the annual City-Country fixture, are in place for 2018 including the CityCountry format, after which the State Side will be selected for the commencement of the State Series in 2019. The Over-60s also were unsuccessful in their quest in their annual Inter-State Test Series held this year at the Copper Coast in South Australia. Apparently the venue is signed up for a further two years for this event. Debutants this year: State Side: Mason Lewis, Aaron Wilson and Corey Wedlock Under-25s: Jack Lewis and Dylan Riley Over-60s: Ian (Rocky) Stone, Lawrence (Mick) Parkinson and Peter Armstrong Milestones • Wayne Turley and Aron Sherriff advised they were moving to the warmer climates of Australia. • David Ferguson and Carl Healey reached the 100 State test games milestone during the year. • David Ferguson was awarded the NSW Bowler of the Year and named as the Bowls Australia Player of the Year. • Regrettably, during the year, BNSW lost a stalwart in Richie Clutterbuck, a very special contributor to the selection process. Lastly, I would like to place on record a special thank you to the other selectors, Mick Harry, Frank Schocher, Paul Russell and Jim Dowd, as well as all the Head Office staff for their dedication and support during the year.

Ken Oliver - Chairman

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High Performance

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N S W K E N O B L U E S

Aaron Teys

Aaron Wilson

Beau Prideaux

Callum Murray

Chris Herden

Coery Wedlock

Craig Donaldson

Dave Ferguson

Carl Healey

Harley McDonald

Billy Johnson

Jack Lewis

Jay Breust

Jesse Noronha

Joshua Bell

Mason Lewis

Mat Pietersen

Matt Miles

Nathan Dawson

Dylan Riley

Jono Davis

Nathan Wise

Darren Morrison

Ray Pearce

Zach Robertson

Ben Twist

Inter-State Test Series NSW KENO Blues NSW KENO BLUES v ACT 22-23 January 2018 Tuggeranong Vikings BC ACT

State Side

Club

Mat Pietersen Corey Wedlock Aaron Teys Aaron Wilson

St Johns Park Cabramatta Warilla Cabramatta

Jesse Noronha Nathan Dawson Ray Pearse Ben Twist

Warilla Kurri Kurri Cabramatta St Johns Park

Mason Lewis Chris Herden Carl Healey David Ferguson

Engadine St Johns Park Cabramatta Engadine

U-25 Side

Club

Jono Davis Harley McDonald Jay Breust Zach Robertson Dylan Riley Jack Lewis

Mt Lewis Warilla Narooma Ettalong Memorial Maitland City Port City

NSW wins Series (3 - 0) 1st Test

NSW

ACT

2nd Test

NSW

ACT

3rd Test

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ACT

NSW Keno U25s win Series (3 - 0) 1st Test

NSW

ACT

2nd Test

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3rd Test

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ACT

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Inter-State Test Series NSW KENO Blues NSW KENO BLUES v QLD 12-13 February 2018 Raymond Terrace BC

State Side

Club

Mat Pietersen Corey Wedlock Aaron Teys Aaron Wilson

St Johns Park Cabramatta Warilla Cabramatta

Jesse Noronha Nathan Dawson Ray Pearse Ben Twist

Warilla Kurri Kurri Cabramatta St Johns Park

Mason Lewis Chris Herden Carl Healey David Ferguson

Engadine St Johns Park Cabramatta Engadine

U-25 Side

Club

Jono Davis Billy Johnson Jay Breust Zach Robertson Dylan Riley Jack Lewis

Dubbo Railway Cabramatta Narooma Ettalong Memorial Maitland City Engadine

NSW wins Series (2 - 1) 1st Test

NSW

QLD

2nd Test

NSW

QLD

3rd Test

NSW

QLD

NSW Keno U25s win Series (2 - 1) 1st Test

NSW

QLD

2nd Test

NSW

QLD

3rd Test

NSW

QLD

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Inter-State Test Series NSW KENO Blues NSW KENO BLUES v VIC 21-22 March 2018

State Side

Club

Mat Pietersen Corey Wedlock Aaron Teys Aaron Wilson

St Johns Park Cabramatta Warilla Cabramatta

Jesse Noronha Nathan Dawson Ray Pearse Ben Twist

Warilla Kurri Kurri Cabramatta St Johns Park

Mason Lewis Chris Herden Carl Healey David Ferguson

Engadine St Johns Park Cabramatta Engadine

U-25 Side

Club

Jono Davis Harley McDonald Jay Breust Zach Robertson Dylan Riley Jack Lewis

Mt Lewis Warilla Narooma Ettalong Memorial Maitland City Engadine

Whittlesea BC VIC

NSW lose Series (1 - 2) 1st Test

NSW

VIC

2nd Test

NSW

VIC

3rd Test

NSW

VIC

NSW Keno U25s win Series (3 - 0) 1st Test

NSW

VIC

2nd Test

NSW

VIC

3rd Test

NSW

VIC

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Inter-State Test Series NSW KENO Blues AUSTRALIAN SIDES CHAMPIONSHIP – ALLEY SHIELD 5-9 April 2017 Lockleys BC, SA

SW claimed the Overall Champions Trophy of the 2018 Australian Sides Championships after toppling Victoria in both men’s and women’s contests. The Blues upstaged the undefeated Victorian men’s team in the final round which allowed the NSW team to surge to second on the standings and secure a silver medal. Victoria claimed the men’s Alley Shield honour a game clear of NSW, with Tasmania finishing in third spot. The Blues’ Mat Pietersen, Corey Wedlock, Aaron Teys and Aaron Wilson took out the best performed rink throughout the seven rounds, 20 shots better than their closest competitor also on six wins. The Blues have now secured the Overall Champions Trophy six times since its inception in 2008, two clear of Queensland. Alley Shield final standings: 1. VIC (6 wins), 2. NSW (5), 3. TAS (4, 14 rink-wins), 4. QLD (4, 11.5), 5. SA (4, 11.5), 6. WA (3), 7. NT (1), 8. ACT (0) Marj Morris Trophy final standings: 1. NSW (7 wins), 2. VIC (5), 3. QLD (4, 12 rink wins), 4. NT (4, 11), 5. WA (4, 9), 6. ACT (3), 7. SA (1), 8. TAS (0)

State Side

Club

Mat Pietersen Corey Wedlock Aaron Teys Aaron Wilson

St Johns Park Cabramatta Warilla Cabramatta

Jesse Noronha Nathan Dawson Ray Pearse Ben Twist

Warilla Kurri Kurri Cabramatta St Johns Park

Mason Lewis Chris Herden Carl Healey David Ferguson

Engadine St Johns Park Cabramatta Engadine

Position

Team

Played

Won

lost

Draw

Score For

Score Against

Score Diff

VIC

418

368

113.59

NSW

464

358

106

129.61

TAS

432

357

121.01

QLD

414

374

11.5

110.7

419

397

11.5

105.54

416

378

110.05

302

471

-169

64.12

ACT

343

505

-162

67.92

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Rink Pts Side Pts

shots %

Inter-State Test Series NSW KENO Senior Blues Wallaroo & Moonta Bowls Clubs, SA 16-19 October 2017

Position

owls NSW congratulates South Australia on their men’s team taking out the 2017 Australian Senior Sides title with a game in hand, having managed to go six matches undefeated; their only hiccup being a tied match with Victoria in the second round. After clinching the men’s championship, host state South Australia finished undefeated with a 6-0-1 record thanks to a 55-46 triumph over NSW. Not a glorious year for our senior Blues but they are leaner and keener to show their stuff at the 2018 Championships to again be held on South Australia’s Copper Coast.

Lead

Name

Club

Ken Paulsen

Port City

Second

Peter Armstrong

Taren Point

Third

Crawford Linton

Belrose

Skip

Wayne Lambourne

Windale Gateshead

Position Lead

Name

Club

Mick Parkinson

East Cessnock

Geoff McGillivray

Warilla

Third

Mick Beesley

Beresfield

Skip

Ian (Rocky) Stone Kempsey Macleay RSL

Second

Position Lead

Name

Club

Trevor Imer

Merrylands

Second

Peter Hughes

Engadine

Third

John Roberts

Ettalong

Skip

Rex Johnston

Tuncurry Beach

Position

Team

Played

Won

lost

Draw

Score For

Score Against

Score Diff

469

351

118

133.62

VIC

421

354

14.5

118.93

QLD

399

400

-1

12.5

99.75

418

386

9.5

108.29

TAS

399

400

-1

9.5

99.75

NSW

434

404

13.5

107.43

ACT

365

413

-48

7.5

88.38

317

514

-197

61.67

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shots %

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Zone Winners Event

State Triples

Zone

Singles

Pairs

Jamie Eichorn Casino RSM

Stuart Hall & Josh Greenhalgh Lismore Heights

Michael Chilcott, David Cranwell & Warren Peaet Condong

Brian Bermingham, Gavin Speers, Neil Burgess & Alf Boston Ballina

Daniel Hill Mayfield West

Brian Bateman & Terry Antram Nelson Bay

Shane Soper, David Wayland & Warren Shipley Beresfield

Les Pyke, Steven Wilson, Bruce Bull & Wayne Lambourne Windale Gateshead

Scott Hamilton Inverell East

Kyle Skaines & Adam Ross Inverell East

Adam Ross, Doug Newton & Scott Hamilton Inverell East

Thomas Stanton, Clinton Hamilton, William Stanton & Rex Skuthorpe Goodooga

Lee Stinson Orange Ex.S CC

Steve Shannon & Robert Hamilton Molong

Blake Bredtke, Andrew Armstrong & Steve Glavin Grenfell

Mark Gorrie, Scott Fitzalan, Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill & John Mobbs Gulgong

Michael Anderson Austrla

Stephen Philp & Phil Clarke Penrith

Steve Wilcock, Mick Thorne & Matt Slager Wallacia

Ian Betts, Stephen Gorsuch, Matthew Dunn & Jason Mathers Austral

Andrew Rees Kurri Kurri

Darren Kedwell & DJ Dilworth Club Maitland City

Ben Harrison, Rodney Darcey & DJ Dilworth Club Maitland City

Andrew Rees, Nathan Dawson, Michael Smith & Aaron Appleby Kurri Kurri

Scott Mathieson Lake Conjola

Ian Smith & Scott Mathieson Lake Conjola

Stephen Greig, Michael Wilks & Boris Schneider Merimbula-Imlay

Keith Pickett, Keith Bowater, John Breust & Jay Breust Narooma

Richard Potter Temora B&R

Shaun Gehringer & Lincon Gooley Narrandera

Max Sanbrook, Brett White & David Inglis Wagga RSL

Greg Crampton, Bradley Thomas, Timothy Crampton & Daniel Thomas Tumut

Sam Owen North Sydney

Stephen Smith & Terry Warder Harbord

Crawford Linton, Matt Blackburn & Steve Rawlings Belrose

Stephen Harris, Mark Delia, Paul Leckey & Terry Warden Harbord

Matthew Phillips NBC Sports

Peter Harry & Mick Harry Wentworth Leagues

Gareth Lewis, Shawn Thompson & Tom Ellem Merrylands

Tom Le Greca, Kevin Bolger, Paul Reynolds & Ray Coombes Greenlees Park

Matthew Sargeant Tuncurry Beach

Stephen Harris & Matthew Sargeant Tuncurry Beach

Stephen Harris, David Richardson & Matthew Sargeant Tuncurry Beach

Stephen Harris, Martin Gosper, Kevin Robinson & Rex Johnston Tuncurry Beach

Ray Pearce Cabramatta

Ashley Mitchell & Carl Healey Cabramatta

Billy Johnson, Carl Healey & Corey Wedlock Cabramatta

Bill Johnson, Corey Wedlock, Carl Healey & Ray Pearce Cabramatta

David Ferguson Engadine

Jay Short & Cameron Curtis Grandviews

Mason Lewis, Craig Scott & David Ferguson Engadine

Mike Nagy, John Green, David Axon & Wayne Turley Taren Point

Cory Daley Park Beach

Peter Clark & Cory Daley Park Beach

Bryce Stewart, Callum Murray & Jack Lewis Port City

Cory Daley, Ric Southam, Kent Price & Craig Donaldson Park Beach

Aron Sherriff Ettalong Memorial

Lee Trethowan Aron Sherriff Ettalong Memorial

Lee Trethowan, John Roberts & Aron Sherriff Ettalong Memorial

Mitchell McDonnell, Chris Willingham, Patrick Reynolds & Micheal Stead Halekulani

Harley McDonald Warilla

Ted Clarke & Leif Selby Warilla

Jason Cheadle, Dylan Skinner & Shane Garvey Wisemans Park Wollongong City

Tom Hull, Luke Cocksedge, Dylan Skinner & Shane Garvey Wisemans Park Wollongong City

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Fours

Zone Winners State Senior

Event

State President's Reserve Singles Pairs

Zone

Singles

Pairs

Terry McFadden Lismore Heights

Garry Harrison & Alan Knox Grafton District

Stephen Colley Brooms Head

Frank Bell & Kevin Watts Lennox Heads

Michael Beesley Beresfield

Michael Brown & Michael Beesley Beresfield

Marc Bert Beresfield

Mark Spatford & Geoff Prisk Nelson Bay

Scott Franklin Lightning Ridge

Stephen Berger & Clancy Hamilton Wee Waa

Kyle Goodwin Walcha

Graham Smith & Danial Westbury Uralla

Alan Messiter Cowra

Alan Messiter & Neville Connor Cowra

Robert Luland Portland

Colin McDonnell & Ken Poppett Lithgow Workies

Stuart Hutchinson Campbelltown City

Bob Lang & John Ensbey Picton

Nicholas Darias Wentworth Falls

Nick Gardner & Steve Ciani Lawson

Mick Parkinson East Cessnock

Graham Solomons & David Button Club Maitland City

Lee Foster Club Maitland City

Max Barwick & Roger Cotton Merriwa

Anthony Melrose Malua Bay

Jeff Rankin & Don Cooper Moruya

Garry Thurston Shoalhaven Ex S

Dean Smith & Roger Cotton Candelo - Kameruka

John Humphries Holbrook

Richard Durnan & Peter Durnan Narrandera

Robert Minister Junee

William Butz & Robert Miller Tumbarumba

Martin Holden Asquith

Vinko Beram & Ral Lewis North Sydney

Frank Spanyik North Sydney

Greg Hobson & Mark Walkden Pittwater Memorial

Neil Burkett Merrylands

Gary Reynolds & Trevor Imer Merrylands

Kane Gray Ryde X-Phoenix

Ben Nahirny & Richard Thorp Dural Country Club

Errol Ruprecht Taree West

Malcom Drury & Errol Ruprecht Taree West

Wayne O’Neill Lansdowne

Mark Anderson & John O’Malley Forster

Christopher Tindall St Johns Park

Peter York & Stephen Smith Mounties

Edward Seckold St Johns Park

David Chalmers & Dennis Vidamour Inglebur

Peter Hughes Engadine

Ray Stokes & Shane Dollar South Coogee

Reg Harris Sylvania

David Farr & Paul Goodyear Ashfield

Ian ‘Rocky’ Stone Kempsey Macleay RSL

Athol Grogan & John Bradley Urunga

Joseph Franklin Sawtell

John Kay & Dale Scrivener Scotts Head

John Roberts Ettalong Memorial

Peter McCarten & Anthony Shoebridge Terrigal

Warren Power Bateau Bay

Barry Pike & Tom Townsend Mingara

Robbie Fahey Corrimal

Paul Collins & Geoff McGillivray Warillia

Paul Cable Windang

Garry O’Brian & Peter McMurtrie Wisemans Park Wollongong City

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Zone Winners State Juniors

Event

Zone

Singles

Pairs

Fours

Oscar Forrester Evens Head

Lachlan Freeman Raymond Terrace

Kate Matthews& Lachlan Freeman Raymond Terrace

Zac Nicholls, Connor Freeman, Lachlan Freeman & Kate Matthews Raymond Terrace

Hayley Ross Glen Innes

Brittany Ross & Hayley Ross Glen Innes

Thomas Stanton, Clinton Hamilton, William Stanton & Rwx Skuthorpe Goodooga

Hayden Barrow Dubbo City

Tim Walsh & Hayden Barrow Dubbo City & Nyngan

Logan Fraser, Tyron Pennell, Tim Walsh & Hayden Barrow Trangie, Rylstone, Nyngan & Dubbo City

Thomas Holburn Glenbrook

John Dunn & Tohmas Holburn Penrith & Glenbrook

Jack Parker, Mia Hotson, Kane Shorter & Thomas Holburn Blacktown Workers, Camden, Glenbrook,

Tailor Appleby Kurri Kurri

Ian Parsons & Tailor Appleby Kurri Kurri

Ian Parsons, Jake Basista, Caleb Threadgate & Tailor Appleby East MAitland, Greta Workers & Kurri Kurri

Stuart McGee Tomakin

Jacob Pearman & James Wayside Nowra & Currarong

Jacob Pearman, Nicholas Tyce, Sturart McGee & James Wayside Nowra, Tomakin & Currarong

Heath Walker Wagga RSL

Kaitiln Russell & Heath Walker Junee & Wagga RSL

Jakob Taylor, Callum Logan, Harrison Logan & Brian Hare Ganmain

Eathan Scott-Branagan Belrose

Declan Wagshcall & Eathan Scott-Branagan Asquith & Belrose

9 10

Andrew Watkins The Hills

Michael Phillips & Andrew Watkins Merrylands & The Hills

Jack McShane, Michael Phillips, Andrew Watkins & Jordon Peisley Denistone, Merrylands, The Hills & Northmead

Jake Reid Pacific Palms

Malachy McTaggart & Lewis Williams Pacific Palms & Tuncurry

Malachy McTaggart, Craig Small, Lewis Williams & Jake Reid Pacific Palms, Forster & Tuncurry Beach

Zac Corr-Johnson St Johns Park

Joshua Lord & Zac Corr-Johnson St Johns Park

Jono Davis, Corey Hedges, Gary Hemington & Zac Corr-Johnson Mt Lewis, St Jons Park & Canterbury T&B

Louise Cronan Taren Point

Amber Thornhill & Loiuse Cronan Taren Point

Travis Moran, Amber Thornhill, Ryan Hansen & Louise Cronan Taren Point

Alex Pyke Park Beach

Cody Griffin & Alex Pyke Kempsey Heights & Park Beach

Joseph Clarke, Brendon Clarke, Cody Griffin & Alex Pyke Park Beach & Kempsey Heights

Bailey Meti Ettalong Memorial

Hayley McDonnell & Josh McDonnell Halekulani

Jarred Crane, Zac Henley, Hayley McDonnell & Josh McDonnell Gwandalan & Halekulani

Toby Peters Warilla

Toby Peters & Jayden Gebbie Warilla

Matt Softley, Brandon Aranda, Nole Stopher & Justin Rumble Figgy, Warilla & Bomaderry

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Zone Winners Rookies

Event

Champion of Club Champions

Zone

Singles

Pairs

Singles

Pairs

Jack Olley South Lismore

Gregory Jeffery & Mark Querrell Ballina

Kris Lehfeldt Ballina

Gregory Johnson & Martyn Wood Yamba

Steve Miller Raymond Terrace

Mark Tinson & Allister Mulhall Adamstown

Ian Lean Raymond Terrace

James Towers & Matthew Baus Raymond Terrace

Damien Thom North Tamworth

Murray McGregor & Brett Finch Oxley

Scott Hamilton Inverell East

Paul Bullen & Todd Fuller Armidale City

Guy Regan Bourke

Tristan DalForno & Tim Walsh Nyngan

Gerard Beath Cowra

Craig Biles & Joshua Andriske West Dubbo

Tony Thurtell Glenbrook

Nathan Kent & Jack Best Campbelltown City

Michael Anderson Austral

Michael Throne & Greg Jeans Wallacia

Troy Dombkins East Maitland

Greg Musgrove & Pete Sumner Kurri Kurri

Nathan Dawson Kurri Kurri

Jon Dimopoulos & Simon Mitchell Maitland City

Craig McGale Culburra

Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon & Ben Hof Merimbula

Jamie Turner Nowra

Heemi Nukutarawhiti & Michael Wilks Merimbula-Imlay

Darren Conroy Wagga Rules

David Shore & Darryl Coventry Commercial Albury

Damien Miller Young

John King & Neville Cullen Griffith Ex-Servicemens

Charlie Hamilton Harbord

Charlie Hamilton & Craig Redwood Harbord

Brad Landi Avalon Beach

Gerard Kebourian & Kenta Treacher North Sydney

Luke Dobbie Greenlees Park

Jeffrey Evertt & Andrew Eadie Castle Hill

Tom Ellem Merrylands

Peter Harry & Mick Harry Wentworthville Leagues

Glenn Grainger Bulahdelah

Richard Laughton & Neil Pascoe Bulahdelah

Dylan Riley Forster

Peter Swan & Matthew Sargeant Tuncurry Beach

Michael Kiss Birrong

Daniel Field & Peter Warren St Johns Park

Mathew Pietersen St Johns Park

Corey Wedlock & Ray Pearce Cabramatta B&R

John Boumelhem Wests Leagues

Marcel Giagodi & John Boumelhem Wests Leagues

David Ferguson Engadine

Mark Riddlee & Andrew Grove Alexandria-Erskineville

Terry Morrison Westport

David Turnbull & Lachlan Cooper Kempsey Macleay RSL

Callum Murray Port City

Colin Baldwin & Peter Taylor Westport

Brendan Wrice Halekulani

Craig Hillock & Dave Compton Davistown

Aron Sherriff Ettalong Memorial

Jeffrey Watson & Darren Morrison Terrigal

Darren Coombes Albion Park

Aydan Murphy & Timothy Cavanough Corrimal

Dylan Skinner WPWC

Luke Cocksedge & Shane Garvey Wisemans Park Wollongong City

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abramatta took out the 2017 Bowls NSW State Grade 1 Pennant, beating Mt Lewis in a high-quality

final. Cabramatta claimed the early lead in the final and then kept Mt Lewis at bay, the lead sitting constant at around 10 shots for the entire match. The Bull Ants claimed the honours on all three of the rinks played.

Aaron Wilson lead all the way to defeat Scott Thulborn, Ray Pearse resisted a fightback from Steve Glasson to win 21-16 and Carl Healey fought back against Kelvin Kerkow to win 17-16. All up the Bull Ants claimed a 60-48 victory. In their semi-final, Ashfield pushed hard and held the lead at times early on before Cabramatta edged ahead in the final stages, resisting Ashfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final push to record a 56-52 victory. Aaron Wilson spearheaded Cabramattaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts with a 22-11 win over Dan McKinnon, Ray Pearse beat Anthony Flapper 21-13, while Nathan Wilson kept the Wildebeests in the hunt beating Carl Healey 26-13. Mt Lewis were sublime in the opening stages of their semi-final against reigning champions Warilla, leading by near 30 shots at the half-way stage. Scott Thulborn beat Jeremy Henry 23-15, Steve Glasson defeated Jesse Noronha 26-14 and Kelvin Kerkow won over Aaron Teys 20-13

Cabramatta Cabramatta

60 Mt Lewis

D Farrell, M Waterhouse, B Johnson, A Wilson

D Jeffrey, B Glasson, R Chesher, S Thulborn

B Morthorpe, B Prideaux, C Wedlock, R Pearse

A Tobey, F Ayoub, J Davis, S Glasson

M Lewis, G Willis, J Porter, C Healey

W Toomey, S Clarke, S De Jongh, K Kerkow

Mt Lewis 2017 -2018 Bowls NSW Annual Report and Year Book

NSW State Pennant Finals Grade 2

n Grade 2, Mona Vale recovered from a heart-stopping victory in their semi-final. Inverell East scored a 6 on the 63rd end to level the

scores and then scored counts of 2 on 2 of the rinks to lead by 4 with the last rink to be completed. Steve Clark played a miracle conversion to claim 5 and propel Mona Vale to the final. Mona Vale then powered home to claim the flag, beating Moruya 66-40 in the final.

Mona Vale Mona Vale

66 Moruya

G Quince, M Cleaver, S McLeod, S Clark

M Dart, R Strahan, J Rankin, S Quinlivan

J Deberg, S Witte, A Moody, R Hummelstad

W Rayner, B Larkin, M West, D Cooper

W Fletcher, R Manning, M Blackwood, A Glew

G Wale, R Hallingan, P Cullen, C Pollock

Moruya 36

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NSW State Pennant Finals Grade 3

he State Grade 3 Pennant finals were held jointly between Maitland City and Lorn Park with finals staged at Maitland City. Kempsey Macleay RSL over took on Wangi for

a place in the final. The other semi was between Taren Point and Towradgi Park with Taren Point taking the win. With a large supporter contingent Taren Point jumped out to an early lead with skippers Wayne Bolton, Adam Layton and Stewart Murray-Prior doing well to hold a comfortable margin. At the three-quarter mark Kempsey Macleay RSL skippers Peter Lynch, Neil McCudden and Ian Stone led a spirited come back closing to within 9 points with 15 ends to play. At this point Taren Point managed to kick away again to take out the 2017 Grade 3 pennant flag.

Taren Point Taren Point

69 Kempsey Macleay RSL

R Asbury, B Mitchell, A Bull, W Bolton

T Batterson, A Fuller, R Dykes, P Lynch

J Boulden, P Cavanagh, P Wright, A Layton

A Steele, P Hickson, D Leeder, N McCudden

A Lemon, M Willey, M Chapman, S Murray-Prior

E Rowsell, J Williams, B Stephens, R Stone

Kempsey Macleay 2017 -2018 Bowls NSW Annual Report and Year Book

NSW State Pennant Finals Grade 4

yngan Bowling Club showed size does not matter in winning the greatest prize in pennants after a brilliant

victory in the Grade 4 finals at Forster Bowling Club. Nyngan enjoyed one of its most treasured days and after winning their semi-final by just a shot then beat powerhouse Sydney club St Johns Park 71-51 in the flag decider Nyngan gave Merimbula a big lead in their semi-final before powering home to sneak a 57-56 victory, while St Johns Park beat Gloucester 60-48. Nyngan took the honours in the final.

Nyngan Nyngan

71 St Johns Park

W Barrow, R Sullivan, A Reynolds, S Reed

A Mooney, W Pendergast, J Hughes, K Bell

D Smith, A Jermyn, B Beetson, T Ryan

C Hedges, C Acosta, N Sewell, D Morris

T Dal Forno, T Walsh, M Walsh, R Vane

A Felton, N Evans, B Suffolk, S Blake

St Johns Park 38

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NSW State Pennant Finals Grade 5

argo Bowling Club rebounded from a 10-shot loss in its opening match to win its first State Pennant flag following a stunning triumph

in the Grade 5 finals at Soldiers Point. The Zone 5-based club beat the previously undefeated Beresfield 58-52 in a classic final. ‘’It’s the greatest day in our history,’’ Bargo Mens Bowling Club president Troy Slater said. Beresfield and Bargo clashed in the final after they beat Parkes Railway Diggers and Mingara respectively in their semi-finals. Bargo edged out Beresfield in the final.

Bargo Bargo

58 Beresfield

A Kencalo, T Slater, W Southwell, P Smith

S Baker, C Dixon, B Greenbank, P O’Neill

S Brennan, Mdubos, M Hilliard, G Lewis

P Wicks, J Neild, M Jones, M Cooper

E Kencalo, A Robnson, M Spong, P Tonkies

J Chalmers, R Gibbs, M O’Rourke, A O’Rourke

Beresfield

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NSW State Pennant Finals Grade 6

he final between Kempsey Macleay RSL and Taree Railway had all the promise of being the great final it turned out to be. Taree Railway had the two teams of Dave Crowe and Ray Cooper leading from the front being pegged back by

the Terry Orriss team from Kempsey. This latter team scored a 7 early on and a 6 later in the game. With two ends to go Taree Railway led by 11 shots only for Terry Orriss’s team to score a 6 on that end. That left a margin of 5 with one end left. However Craig Rahill’s team for Taree Railway were up to the test and saved the day with a 1 on the last end. Taree Railway won 65-59., Taree Railway took the honours over Kempsey Macleay RSL in the final. Taree Railway eliminated Nelson Bay in the semi-final while Kempsey Macleay RSL accounted for Uralla.

Taree Railway Taree Railway

65 Kempsey Mcleay RSL

W Dunne, K Cunningham, K Minto, R Cooper 27

G Kennedy, D Abela, C Connors, T Orriss

K Delves, S Smith, B Hetherington, C Rahill

G Crawfors, M Borger, M Woods, G Kliendienst

W Whitton, R Nuttal, R Wallace, D Crowe

G Ingram, R Cook, J Ray, K Kennedy

Kempsey Macleay 40

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NSW State Pennant Finals Grade 7

rade 7 Pennants lived up to its well-earned reputation of a hard grade to win, being so competitive and with the high standard of bowls, given the number of teams now competing in Grades 5, 6 and 7. Both Taren Point and Engadine did

outstanding jobs as host venue clubs for the Rounds 1-3 sectional play. The wind and chill of Friday and Saturday abated for the semi-final played at Taren Point on Sunday morning between Woy Woy, NBC Sports, East Maitland and Taree Railway, with the winners of the semifinals being Woy Woy and Taree Railway. In the final Woy Woy got off to an early start but by mid game the aggregate board was even and by 54 ends it was Woy Woy 55 Taree Railway 49 with Woy Woy going on to win 64 - 60. Woy Woy had a large group of supporters adding to the atmosphere of the final and Taree Railway fielded six players in the 20 - 40 age group, a great experience for them and a promising future for the club.

Woy Woy Woy Woy

60 Taree Railway

J Meredith, D Dixon, M Fenton, M Lynch

B Storum, W Grey, S Wilkinson, G Stanford

P Croke, E Burgess, T Gentle, J Cook

B McIntosh, A Taylor, R Wyatt, R Reeves

G Elliott, R Irvine, A Jones, J Donahue

A Abbott, R Davis, S Vandine, T Henry

Taree Railway 2017 -2018 Bowls NSW Annual Report and Year Book

Legends v Greenkeepers Monday 31 July 2017 Engadine BC

he cream of our game fronted at Engadine BC determined to take out the honours of this hallowed rivalry. Woefully a greater force in the form of torrential rain,frustrated these ambitions leaving all assembled with only recourse to vows to take home the Peter Mobbs trophy at next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rematch at Engadine.

NSW Legends

NSW Greenkeepers

J Smith, D Buttery, C Linton, R Johnston

M Bateman, M Dagwell, D Miller, P Watts

R McCulla, L Billet, P Hughes, R Warren

P Harfield, S Cooper, M Wilcher, W Turner

T Clarke, C Threlfall, G Helm, S Garvey

J Flaherty, M Bellingham, D Ryan, B Morthorpe

G Jamieson, S Green, M Clarke, G Corey

M Keough, B Gainsford, D Croad, M Turner

K Forbes, M Kralj, R Malley, B Duprez

L Johnson, N Hancott, B Wilkinson, B Norman

J Hollier, B Morton, I Barrett, S Caundle

S Bellotti, A Rodger, R Crean, J Aurisch

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City v Country Cabramatta Bowling Club 4-5 November 2017

City Scoops Series….. Men (Open) City won series 3-0, Under 25 (Men) Country won series 2-1

Country

City

Daniel Hill (Mayfield) Aaron Appleby (Kurri Kurri) Nathan Dawson (Kurri Kurri) Darren Morrison (Terrigal) Clinton Doust (East Maitland) Craig Donaldson (Park Beach) Matt Baus (Raymond Terrace) Aron Sherriff (Ettalong Memorial) Jesse Noronha (Warilla) Harley McDonald (Warilla) Matt Miles (Warilla) Jason Stokes (Raymond Terrace) Manager: Richie Clutterbuck

Jono Davis (Mt Lewis) Shawn Thompson (Merrylands) Mat Pietersen (St Johns Park) Ray Pearse (Cabramatta) Bill Johnson (Cabramatta) Nathan Wise (St Johns Park) Ben Twist (St Johns Park) Aaron Wilson (Cabramatta) Mason Lewis (Engadine) Chris Herden (St Johns Park) Carl Healey (Cabramatta) David Ferguson (Engadine) Manager: Mick Harry

Country Under 25s

City Under 25s

Singles: Callum Murray (Port City) Pairs: Joshua Bell (East Maitland) Dylan Riley (Forster) – Skip Triples: Mitch McDonnell (Halekulani) Jack Lewis (Port City) Zac Robertson (Ettalong Memorial) – Skip Manager: Paul Russell

Singles: Greg Jeans (Wallacia) Pairs: Sam Hatch-Caccamo (Carlingford) Corey Wedlock (Cabramatta) – Skip Triples: Daniel Farrell (Cabramatta) Kyle Hanson (Taren Point) Beau Prideaux (Cabramatta) – Skip Manager: Frank Schocher

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City v Country First Test

City

59 v

Country

J Davis, S Thompson, M Pietersen, R Pearse

D Hill, A Appleby, N Dawson, D Morrison

B Johnson, N Wise, B Twist, A Wilson

C Doust, C Donaldson, M Baus, A Sherriff

M Lewis, C Herden, C Healey, D Ferguson

J Noronha, H McDonald, M Miles, J Stokes

City Under 25s

Country Under 25s

Greg Jeans

Callum Murray

Sam Hatch-Caccamo, Corey Wedlock

Joshua Bell, Dylan Riley

Daniel Farrell, Kyle Hansen, Beau Prideaux

Mitch McDonell, Jack Lewis, Zach Robertson

Second Test

City

60 v

Country

J Davis, S Thompson, M Pietersen, R Pearse

D Hill, A Appleby, N Dawson, D Morrison

B Johnson, N Wise, B Twist, A Wilson

C Doust, C Donaldson, M Baus, A Sherriff

M Lewis, C Herden, C Healey, D Ferguson

J Noronha, H McDonald, M Miles, J Stokes

City Under 25s

Country Under 25s

Corey Wedlock

Jack Lewis

Daniel Farrell, Kyle Hansen

Mitch McDonell, Callum Murray

Beau Prideaux, Greg Jeans, Sam Hatch-Caccamo

Joshua Bell, Zach Robertson, Dylan Riley

Third Test

City

63 v

Country

J Davis, S Thompson, M Pietersen, R Pearse

D Hill, A Appleby, N Dawson, D Morrison

B Johnson, N Wise, B Twist, A Wilson

C Doust, C Donaldson, M Baus, A Sherriff

M Lewis, C Herden, C Healey, D Ferguson

J Noronha, H McDonald, M Miles, J Stokes

City Under 25s

Country Under 25s

Kyle Hansen

Dylan Riley

Beau Prideaux, Greg Jeans

Jack Lewis, Zach Robertson

Sam Hatch-Caccamo, Daniel Farrell, Corey Wedlock

Callum Murray, Mitch McDonnell, Joshua Bell

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Rookies 2017 Rookies Pairs Champions – Greg Musgrove & Pete Sumner - (Kurri Kurri, Zone 6)

he 2017 Rookies Pairs title has been won by the Kurri Kurri pair of Greg Musgrove and Peter Sumner over Aydan Murphy and Tim Cavanough (Corrimal). The opening half of the final was a see-sawing affair, with Musgrove consistently drawing close and Cavanough converting, Kurri with their nose ahead 6-5 after 6 ends. The Kurri duo took the ascendancy to lead 12-5 with four ends to go. The Corrimal pair looked to fight back into the match, holding shots on the 9th end before the Kurri skipper ripped the jack into the ditch and claimed 2 more shots to take a very firm grip on the final with a 14-5 lead. Kurri then tightened their stranglehold with Corrimal, chasing a big count to stay in the match, scoring a count of 3 to close out the match 19-5, Corrimal conceding the match with one end to play.

Greg Musgrove & Pete Sumner (Kurri Kurri, Zone 6)

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Aydan Murphy & Timothy Cavanough (Corrimal, Zone 16)

2017 NSW Rookies Pairs Runner Up - Aydan Murphy & Timothy Cavanough (Corrimal, Zone 16)

Mick Bell Encouragement Award Winners - Pair Tristan Dal Forno & Tim Walsh (Nyngan)

yngan’s Tristan Dal Forno and Tim Walshwere presented as the Mick Bell Encouragement Award winners, taking home prize-money and a gift pack from Drakes Pride. The Award is named after Mick Bell of Bondi BC who pioneered the concept of the Rookies Singles. The award recognises the team that does not reach the semi-finals but embodies the spirit of rookies, a player who “has a crack” and has an obvious joy at being out on the green playing and having fun doing so.

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Rookies 2017 Rookies Singles Championâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Boumelhem - (Wests Leagues, Zone 13)

ohn Boumelhem (West Leagues) is the 2017 NSW Rookies Singles Champion, winning the final over Darren Conroy (Wagga Rules) at Raymond Terrace. Boumelhem had the better start to the final. Conroy scored a count of 4 to level the scores at 6-6 but Boumelhem then answered with a counts of 3, 1, 3 and 2 to seize control of the game at 15-6 and went on to take the title with a 17-7 win. Conroy advanced to the final as the survivor of a marathon semi-final. Conroy claimed the early lead over Tony Thurtell (Glenbrook Panthers) and was never headed, however the biggest lead of the game was four shots. Thurtell looked on the cusp of reaching the final when he scored two singles to have the game locked at 16-16 and both players needed just a single shot to progress to the final. It was Conroy who got the vital shot to claim the berth in the final.Boumelhem claimed his place in the final with a strong win over Terry Morrison (Westport). The Wests Leagues player set up his win with a dominant start to the game, winning the opening 4 ends to set up a 9-0 lead. From there Morrison kept his scoring even, but the strong start of Boumelhem allowed him to take the game 17-7.

Mick Bell Encouragement Award Winner - Singles

Luke Dobbie (Greenlees Park)

2017 NSW Rookies Singles Runner Up Darren Conroy (Wagga Rules, Zone 8)

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S T A T E

NSW State Singles

- Ettalong Memorial BC 21 - 28 October 2017

C H A M P I T O N S H I P S

Aron Sherriff

he 2017 NSW State Championships has come to a conclusion with Aron Sherriff taking out the coveted NSW State Singles Championship and Ian “Rocky” Stone the State Senior Singles Championship trophy. David Ferguson (Engadine) held the advantage in the early stages, moving to a 10-5 lead before Aron Sherriff (Ettalong) won six ends in a row to lead 16-10. Ferguson then settled, moved back into the lead. The lead changed again with exchanges of trebles, but Sherriff won four consecutive to move out to 26-20. Ferguson clawed back but Sherriff converted on the final 2 ends to take the Championship 31-28. Ferguson booked his place in the final with a strong finish to beat

Player, Club, Zone

Aron Sherriff Ettalong, Zone 15

Andrew Rees (Kurri Kurri) 31-21. Ferguson, the reigning Australian Indoor Singles Champion, opened the scoring, claiming 3 shots on the opening 2 ends. The players were locked into a great contest until Ferguson collected a treble to move to a 17-15 advantage and from there, Ferguson dominated the scoring. He won four consecutive ends and then ran away to a 31-21 victory. Sherriff confirmed his status as one of Australia’s elite players with a clinical performance against Lee Stinson (Orange Ex-Services Country Club). Stinson played well but Sherriff steamrolled to a 31-10 victory.

Aron Sherriff & Dave Ferguson Score 31

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Player, Club, Zone David Ferguson Engadine, Zone 13

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Score 28

State Championships NSW State Senior Singles - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October 2017

an “Rocky” Stone (Kempsey Macleay RSL) gained the upper hand over Peter Hughes (Engadine), dominating the early stages of the State Senior Singles final to lead 9-3. Hughes bounced back into contention, a pair of doubles cutting the lead to 2 shots. Rocky then moved to a position of dominance, with a 10-shot lead. Hughes moved up to 10 shots with a double and a single before Stone won 3 in a row to extend his lead to 21-10. Hughes hopes lifted with a triple, but from there Rocky dominated to go on to win 31-13. In the semi-finals, Peter Hughes opened well against Neil Burkett (Merrylands) moving out to a 7-3 lead early. Burkett closed the lead to 7-6 but Hughes regained the advantage winning 6 consecutive ends to lead 14-6. Burkett answered with three singles but Hughes built his score conceding few shots to compile a 31-16 win. Rocky Stone had a great start against Mick Beesley (Beresfield), leading 8-0, 12-3 and then 16-6 before Beesley scored a double and a triple and then clawed his way back into the match. Beesley won 7 ends to 4 in the closing stages to close to 26-29 but Rocky scored the double required to claim the match 3129. In the semi-finals, Peter Hughes opened well against Neil Burkett (Merrylands) moving out to a 7-3 lead early. Burkett closed the lead to 7-6 but Hughes regained the advantage winning 6 consecutive ends to lead 14-6. Burkett answered with three singles but Hughes built his

Ian ‘Rocky’ Stone

Player, Club, Zone

Score

Player, Club, Zone

Score

Ian ‘Rocky’ Stone Kempsey Macleay RSL, Zone 14

def

Peter Hughes Engadine, Zone 13

score conceding few shots to compile a 31-16 win. Rocky Stone had a great start against Mick Beesley (Beresfield), leading 8-0, 12-3 and then 16-6 before Beesley scored a double and a triple and then clawed his way back into the match. Beesley won 7 ends to 4 in the closing stages to close to 26-29 but Rocky scored the double required to claim the match 31-29. In the semi-finals, Peter Hughes opened well against Neil Burkett (Merrylands) moving out to a 7-3 lead early. Burkett closed the lead to 7-6 but Hughes regained the advantage winning 6 consecutive ends to lead 14-6. Burkett answered with three singles but Hughes built his score conceding few shots to compile a 31-16 win. Rocky Stone had a great start against Mick Beesley (Beresfield), leading 8-0, 12-3 and then 16-6 before Beesley scored a double and a triple and then clawed his way back into the match. Beesley won 7 ends to 4 in the closing stages to close to 26-29 but Rocky scored the double required to claim the match 31-29.

Ian ‘Rocky’ Stone & Peter Hughes

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State Championships NSW State Pairs - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October 2017

shley Mitchell and Carl Healey of Cabramatta have claimed the 2017 NSW State Pairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; title. Lee Trethowan and Aron Sherriff were looking to secure an unprecedented hat-trick of titles in front of their home club crowd but the Cabramatta Bull Ants pair grabbed an early 8-2 advantage. Trethowan and Sherriff then appeared to be on a roll and well on their way to becoming the first pair to win three consecutive NSW State Pairs titles, a five-end winning streak taking them to a 10-8 lead. Mitchell and Healey then collected another big count giving them back the lead, but Sherriff regained the lead to take the score to 13-12 after 12 ends. Thirteen proved to be the unlucky number for the Ettalong Eagles, with the Bull Ants winning five ends in a row, to blow the game to 22-13. A single to Sherriff on the 18th end got them off 13 before a double to Healey had him lead 24-14 with 2 ends to play. Trethowan and Sherriff breathed life into the final and gave the home-crowd hope that their heroes would secure the historic third consecutive title. The task of scoring the big count proved too difficult with Healey capitalising to score 2 and take the title 26-20. Trethowan and Sherriff were in dynamite form for the start of their semi-final win over Stephen Philp and Phil Clarke (Penrith). The Ettalong pair conceded a single shot on the opening end before winning 11 consecutive ends to hold a

Carl Healey & Ashley Mitchell Player, Club, Zone

Score v

Player, Club, Zone Score

Ashley Mitchell, Carl Healey Cabramatta, Zone 12

Lee Trethowan, Aron Sheriff Ettalong Memorial, Zone 15

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massive lead of 24-1. The Penrith duo claimed some pride over the closing end to take the score to 3012 when the teams shook hands on an Ettalong win. Mitchell and Healey narrowly won the end count in their semi-final win over Stuart Hall and Josh Greenhalgh (Lismore Heights). The Cabramatta pair won 11 of the 21 ends played, but the story of the semi-final was the multiple counts scored. A count of 5, two of 4 and a 3 laid the basis for the Bull Ants to take the game 25-17. Both Mitchell and Healey have now won the State Pairs, Triples and Fours titles. Mitchell won the triples in 2015, while Healey won the Triples and Fours titles back to back in 2011 and 2012, Mitchell featuring in Healeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fours team on both occasions. Healey has also won the State Champion of Club Champions Pairs title twice (2012 with Cameron Curtis and 2014 with Ray Pearse).

Aron Sherriff & Lee Trethowan

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State Championships NSW State Senior Pairs - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October 2017

al Drury and Errol Ruprecht were sublime in their State Senior Pairs final win over Alan Messiter and Neville Connor (Cowra). The Taree West pair made all the running, jumping to an early lead and then powering home to capture the title with a 27-6 victory. In the State Senior Pairs semi-final, Messiter and Connor scored a narrow 16-13 win over Peter York and Steven Smith (Mounties). The Cowra pair had the better start to the match, leading 8-1 after 8 ends. From there, the Western Sydney duo gradually fought their way back into the match, levelling the scores at 13-13 after 19 ends. Cowra won both of the remaining ends to claim the victory. Drury and Ruprecht started

Malcolm Drury & Errol Ruprecht Team, Club, Zone Malcolm Drury, Errol Ruprecht Taree West, Zone 11

Score 27

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Team, Club, Zone Alan Messiter, Neville Connor Cowra, Zone 4

Score 6

strongly in their semi-final against Jeff Rankin and Don Cooper (Moruya). They led 7-0 after 5 ends and then 13-3 after 11 ends. Moruya fought back to trail 8-15 after 16 ends before the Taree West team pushed the lead back to 10 shots. Moruya scored to trail by 5 with one end to play, but a single on the final end ensured that Taree West reserved their place in the decider.

Alan Messiter & Neville Connor

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State Championships NSW State Triples - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October 2017

elrose put in a dominant performance over Port City to be crowned 2017 NSW State Triples Champions. Crawford Linton, Matt Blackburn and Steve Rawlings (Belrose) had all the answers against Bryce Stewart, Callum Murray and Jack Lewis (Port City). They led by 11 shots after 8 ends. From there the Port City combination kept pace, but could not make a significant dent in the margin. The experience of Steve Rawlings at skip showed. He played superb class shots to hold the young Koalas at bay. Belrose booked their place in the final with a strong performance against Wallacia (Steve Wilcock, Mick Thorne and Matt Slager). Belrose won the start, leading 11-7 after 8 ends and proceeded to take a stranglehold on the game with a run of 7 winning ends to stretch to a 21-7 lead. The Wallacia Wildcats played well, but the Belrose Bulls took out the game 28-15. Port City struggled in the early stages of their semi-final clash with Tuncurry Beach (David Richardson, Steve Harris

Crawford Linton, Matthew Blackburn, Steve Rawlings

Jack Lewis, Callum Murray & Bryce Stewart Team, Club, Zone Crawford Linton, Matthew Blackburn, Steve Rawlings Belrose, Zone 9

Score 20

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and Matt Sargeant). Sargeantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team stormed to a 10-3 lead. Port City surged back into contention, winning 4 of the next 5 ends to drag the deficit back to a single shot, 11-12. The momentum swung back to the Tuncurry Beach boys leading 22-14, with only 2 ends remaining a seemingly match-winning lead. Port City rose to the pressure on the final end, drawing four shots and just missing out on an umpireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s measure for the fifth, sending the game to a sudden death extra end. The extra end started with Bryce Stewart nailing the jack and Port City establishing great position. Tuncurry Beach disturbed the head but Jack Lewis piled on the pressure, drawing a front toucher with his last bowl. Sargeant almost pulled off the miracle finish with the final bowl of the match however Port City kept the shot and progressed to the final.

Team, Club, Zone Bryce Stewart, Callum Murray, Jack Lewis Port City, Zone 14

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Score 16

State Championships NSW State Fours - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October 2017

Peter Hattam, Keith Pickett, Jay Breust, John Breust

arooma and Nelson Bay were hailed as the first Champions of the 2017 NSW State Champions played at Ettalong Memorial, Narooma claiming the State Fours title and Nelson Bay the State President’s Reserve Pairs. Keith Pickett, Peter Hattam, John Breust and Jay Breust claimed a stunning victory over the star-studded Taren Point line-up of Mike Nagy (NZ Representative), John Green

Team, Club, Zone Peter Hattam, Keith Pickett, Jay Breust, John Breust, Narooma, Zone 7

(NSW Representative), David Axon (Wales representative) and Wayne Turley (Australian representative). Taren Point started the final in commanding fashion, leading 8-0 after just 3 ends. From there, Breust rallied his troops to win 7 of the next 8 ends and establish a 16-11 lead. Turley, who recently announced that he would leave his long term ‘home’ of Taren Point, revived his chances of making his last match in Taren Point colours a State final win tying the score at 16-16 with two ends to play. The Narooma lads scored 2 shots on each of the 19th and 20th ends to lead 20-16. Tight bowls on the last end left Turley a slim chance of a dream finish, but with the last bowl of the match he was marginally narrow, leaving the last end tied (one bowl from each team touching the jack) and Narooma to celebrate winning a State Championship.

Score 20

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Team, Club, Zone Mike Nagy, David Axon, Wayne Turley, John Green Taren Point, Zone 13

Score 16

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State Championships NSW State President’s Reserve Singles - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October 2017

ee Forster (Club Maitland City) claimed the 2017 State President’s Reserve Singles Championship with a spectacular comeback win over Kane Gray (Ryde X Phoenix). Gray made the most of his opportunities in the opening stages, leading 18-8 and then 24-13 before Forster piled on the pressure, forcing Gray to start running at the head. Forster won five consecutive ends to trail 25-26. Scores were then locked at 27-27 and then 2828. Gray appeared to have the advantage edging to 29, but Forster capitalised on a wayward end from Gray to score a 3 and claim the match 31-29. Gray dominated his encounter with Wayne O’Neill (Lansdowne) to record a 31-12 victory while Forster ground out a tough win over Reg Harris (Sylvania). Harris had established an early 10-5 lead but Forster fought back to lead 11-10. Harris then took a firm grip on the game, winning 5 ends in a row to establish a 20-11 advantage. Forster again fought back, once again taking the lead 24-23. The players traded shots to square the game at 29 apiece before Forster took the game, scoring a double to reach the required score of 31.

Lee Forster

Lee Forster & Kane Grey Team, Club, Zone Lee Forster Club Maitland City, Zone 6

Score 20

Team, Club, Zone

def Kane Gray Ryde X Phoenix, Zone 10

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Score 16

State Championships NSW State President’s Reserve Pairs - Ettalong Memorial BC

21 - 28 October

n the State President’s Reserve Pairs final, Mark Spatford and Geoff Prisk of Nelson Bay made a great start against Garry O’Brien and Peter McMurtrie of Wiseman Park Wollongong City, leading 10-2 after 7 ends. The Illawarra pair then found their way, closing the gap to trail by 5 shots with 2 ends to play. Nelson Bay scored on the penultimate end to lead 18-12. Needing to create a 6 to force an extra end proved too tough, the ‘Park’ managing to score a single to leave the Nelson Bay Marlins the Champions 1813. Nelson Bay started strongly over David Farr and Paul Goodyear (Ashfield), leading 8-4 after 6 ends. The Ashfield pair then bolted to the lead to hold a 13-8 advantage. Nelson Bay answered with 10 shots over the next 4 ends to lead 1813. The Ashfield pair countered to lead 20-18 after 17 ends. However, Nelson Bay eased to the lead with counts of two on each of the next two ends. Ashfield answered with singles on each of the last two ends to have the score locked at 22-22 after the regulation 21 ends. Nelson Bay rose under pressure to claim the extra end to advance to the final. Wiseman Park Wollongong City (WPWC) secured their berth in the State President’s Reserve Pairs final after a see-sawing encounter with

Mark Spatford, Geoff Prisk the Scotts Head combination if John (Postie) Kay and Dale Scrivener. Scotts Head raced out of the blocks to lead 7-1 after 6 ends before WPWC won four ends in a row to lead 11-7. WPWC established another mini-break to lead 14-10 before Scotts Head’s pair of doubles to tie the game after 16 ends. WPWC then grabbed the ascendancy to lead 21-14 with two ends to play. Scotts Head managed a double and single on the remaining ends to leave WPWC a 21-17 victory.

Team, Club, Zone Mark Spatford, Geoff Prisk Nelson Bay, Zone 2

Score 18

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Team, Club, Zone Gary O’Brien, Peter McMurtrie WPWC, Zone 16

Score 13

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Champion of Club Champions Singles - Kiama Bowling Club

21 - 24 November 2017

David Ferguson

avid Ferguson (Engadine) is the 2017 NSW State Champion of Club Champions Singles winner, claiming a hard fought final win over Dylan Riley (Forster) at Kiama Bowling Club. Ferguson, the 2017 NSW State Singles Runner Up and 2017 Australian Indoor Singles winner, appeared in control over the opening ends of the final, leading 6-0 after 2 ends and then going on to lead 10-3. Riley then found his range and dominated the next stages to take the lead 12-11. Riley gained the advantage when he won 5 consecutive ends to ease out to a 22-16 lead, but Ferguson clawed his way back to level terms at 25 shots apiece. Riley scored a 2 to be within one end of victory (needing a full count) and appeared to be well on track to do so before Ferguson played a sensational running shot to take the jack to the ditch and get the game back on level terms at 27-27. Ferguson scored a pair of singles to lead 29-27 before Riley grabbed a double to lock the scores up yet again, 29 all. Ferguson held his nerve to convert 1 down to collect a double and claim the championship.

David Ferguson & Dylan Riley Riley qualified for the final with a gutsy 31-24 win over Gerard Beath (Cowra). Beath appeared to be gaining the upper hand after scoring a single and triple to edge to a lead of 8-3 before Riley seized control, winning 6 consecutive ends to hold a 17-8 advantage. In the next stage of the game Beath clawed back to trail 18-22. Riley scored 6 shots in 3 ends to gain a 10-shot lead. Beath then ensured an exciting finish with six consecutive singles closing Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 28-24. Riley, the 2017 Australian Indoor Singles semi-finalist, closed out the game with a single and double to win 31-24. Ferguson took control in the opening stages of his semi-final against Scott Hamilton (Inverell East). He led 5-0 in the early ends and then ran out to a 20-5 lead. Hamilton threatened the miracle comeback, fighting his way back to trail 13-22 but from that point Ferguson ran on to record a 31-19 victory.

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Champion of Club Champions Pairs - Kiama Bowling Club

21 - 24 November 2017

Ray Pearse & Corey Wedlock

orey Wedlock and Ray Pearse (Cabramatta) captured the 2017 NSW Champion of Club Champions Pairs title, winning the final 28-8. Wedlock and Pearse, semi-finalists in 2016, were in sublime form in the final. Peter Harry and Mick Harry (Wenty Leagues) played excellent bowls but the Bull Ants duo had all the answers. After the first end was killed twice, Wedlock and Pearse opened the scoring with a count of 5 and then raced to a 21-3 lead after 10 ends. When the score reached 28-8 after 15 ends, the game was conceded. Wedlock and Pearse booked their place in the final with a polished win over Peter Swan and Matt Sargeant (Tuncurry Beach). The Cabramatta duo got their noses in front when they won three consecutive ends to lead 7-2 after 7 ends. From that point the teams traded ends. The defining moment of the semi-final was a count of 6 to Cabramatta on the 13th end, pushing the lead out to 16-7. With neither team able to win consecutive ends, Wedlock

Mick Harry & Peter Harry and Pearse protected their advantage and ran out 21-14 winners. Harry and Harry qualified for the final after a shoot-out with Jon Dimopoulos and Simon Mitchell (Maitland City). The Maitland City combination made all the running in the opening stages, winning 7 of the opening 9 ends to lead 8-2. A run of four successful ends for the Harrys brought the score to 8-7. Mitchell scored a single on the 14th end before the Wenty Leagues duo had another run of four winning ends to lead 12-9 after 18 ends. A single on the 19th end closed the score to 12-10. The Harrys gained the upper hand with a treble to lead by 5 shots with one end to play. A single was scored to take the final score to 15-11.

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Club Challenge

C L U B

State Finals 2-3 December 2017

ongratulations to the seven champions and sever runners up in the Divisions of the 2017

Bowls NSW Club Challenge. A vote of thanks goes to headquarters and sponsor club Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club and to venue clubs for sectional play – Albion Park, Kiama, Berkeley, Corrimal, Figgy Bowlo and Kembla Heights.

State Final Results

C H A L L E N G E

Winner

Runner Up

Mixed Gold

The Hills

Woonona

Men’s Gold

Nelson Bay

Wallacia

Women’s Gold

Cabramatta

Charlestown

Women’s Pink

Cabramatta

Ashfield

Mixed Bronze

Lorn Park

Merimbula

Men’s Silver

CEx Woolgoolga

Cabramatta

Men’s Blue

RSL Sussex Inlet

Moorefield

Mixed Gold

The Hills

Woonona State Finals

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

The Hills

Woonona

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Club Challenge Warilla Bowling and Recreation Club

2 - 3 December 2017

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold

Nelson Bay

State Finals

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

Wallacia

Nelson Bay

Wallacia

Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold

Cabramatta

State Finals

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

Charlestown

Cabramatta

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Club Challenge Warilla Bowling and Recreation Club

2 - 3 December 2017

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pink

Cabramatta

Ashfield

State Finals

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

Cabramatta

Ashfield

Mixed Bronze

Lorn Park

Merimbula-Imlay 60

State Finals

Singles

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

Lorn Park

Merimbula-Imlay

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Pairs

Triples

Club Challenge Warilla Bowling and Recreation Club

2 - 3 December 2017

Men’s Silver

CEx Woolgoolga

State Finals

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

CEx Woolgoolga

Cabramatta

Men’s Blue

RSL Sussex Inlet

State Finals

Singles

Pairs

Triples

Winner Sec 1 v Winner Sec 2

RSL Sussex Inlet

Moorefield

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Inter-Zone Sides Port City & The Westport Club

9-11 September 2017

Zone 12

ydney South West (Zone 12) has claimed back-to-back Inter-Zone Sides Championships, winning the 2017 title in Port Macquarie. In a repeat performance of the 2016 final, Sydney South West secured the 2017 by

again defeating Sydney Central & Southern (Zone 13) 65 – 41 in the final. The result was headlined by Carl Healey’s 29 to 8 thumping win over David Axon. Aaron Wilson maintained his unbeaten status in the Championship with a 19-13 victory over Wayne Turley while newly crowned Australian Indoor Singles Champion David Ferguson was the best performed “southerner” skipper, together with a perfect winning record over the Championships with his 20-17 rink win over Ray Pearse.

Sydney South West (Zone 12)

def

Sydney Central & South (Zone 13)

B Johnson, C Herden, M Pietersen & C Healey

def

J Richards, D Roper, M Smith & D Axon

B Prideaux, N Wise, C Wedlock & A Wilson

def

P Hughes, A Moran, C Scott & W Turley

B Norman, R Chesher, B Twist & R Pearse

lost to

M Riddell, J Green, M Lewis & D Ferguson

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Senior Inter-Zone Sides Figgy Bowlo

15 - 17 May 2018

Zone 15

ydney South West and Central Coast did battle in the final at Figgy Bowlo, having both won their way through their respective semi-finals, with Central Coast claiming a victory in the 2018 Senior Inter-Zone Championship.

Sydney South West

Sydney South West got their noses in front on the opening few ends before Central Coast surged to a 10-shot lead. Sydney South West fought back before Central Coast once again pushed ahead, resisting a spirited finish to take the final 58-53. In their semi-final, Central Coast were dominant in their performance against Manning, claiming all three rinks in a 70-41 victory. Sydney North West won on two rinks but conceded the master board to Sydney South West 55-52. Neil Burkett won 20-14 over Tony White and Trevor Imer beat Gerard Short 21-18 but the rink skipped by Julio Posadas swung the match the way of Zone 12, beating Peter Dawson 23-11.

(Zone 12)

J Boniface, A McLachlan, C Tindall, T White W Ryan, C Strudwick, G Rymer, G Short G Bakulic, J Roach, S Smith, J Posadas

Central Coast

(Zone 15)

G Pigram, P Freestone, C Passfield, J Roberts P McCarten, A Rogers, P Westcott, T Shoebridge G Frost, G Murphy, B Constantine, R Thornton

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5-a-Side Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club

n the first major NSW event of 2018, Cabramatta 2 wins (68 shots) def Warilla 2 wins (63 shots). The greens at Warilla Bowls Club saw the best bowlers in NSW and Australia battle it out. The Australian Jackaroos made

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a guest appearance in the tournament, as a warm up towards the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, giving participants the chance to compete against the players to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games. Four rounds were scheduled on each day of play with each day featuring two rounds of Singles and Fours and two of Pairs and Triples; the top four club sides qualifying for the semi-finals. In semi-final # 1 the Warilla Gorillas defeated the Belrose Bulls 69-39. In semi-final # 2the Cabramatta Bull Ants defeated the Engadine Cougars 61-51.

Cabramatta Bullants Game

Rink

Warilla Gorillas

Score

Cabramatta Bullants

Pairs

Jesse Noronha & Aaron Teys

Ray Pearce & Carl Healey

Triples

Shane Leonard, Harley McDonald & Jeremy Henry

Ben McCall, Billy Johnson & Corey Wedlock

Singles

Aaron Teys

Ray Pearce

Fours

Shane Leonard, Harley McDonald, Jesse Noronha & Jeremy Henry

Ben McCall, Bill Johnson, Corey Wedlock & Carl Healey

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J U N I O R R E P O R T

unior bowls in New South Wales has had another successful year in 2017-18. Our representative teams have performed extremely well. There has been a definitive changing of the guard, with multiple debutants coming into the squads for the major competitions. Our high-performance endeavours have proven to be effective. We have had great participation from our squad members in all squad activities. Our juniors continue to perform well against other states, which is clear when reading the results included in this Annual Report. This year has been a year of change as we adjust our efforts on development to embrace all juniors of all abilities into our sport. Our framework for success will look to focus on bringing in new players throughout the State, as we look to new members to boost our small

numbers of juniors participating. Education and development for our junior squad has been successful through Training Camps and Regional Training Days, with player mentoring opportunities from more experienced players being provided. It is quite clear that no matter what the age, our juniors are craving more knowledge about our great game and through our vastly experienced committee, they are always able to attain this knowledge. The year could not have been successful without the efforts of Gary Willis, Sharyn Renshaw and John Rodis. The continual support for all juniors from these committee members is evidenced by the trust that our juniors place in this supportive group. Since taking over this role in late March 2018, I have looked to encourage all juniors of all abilities to stick with our great sport. If we can maintain our current stock of juniors with a look to growing our numbers substantially through school-based programs, after school and weekend participation programs, we may just reinvigorate junior bowls across our State. It will be a journey that Bowls NSW needs to take with each club and Zone by their side. I look forward to continuing my hard work for Bowls NSW and the bowlers in NSW. Although the junior bowls world is a tricky environment to work in, I look forward to the challenge of growing junior numbers and getting more juniors into our clubs across the state.

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NSW U-18 Representative Test

he young stars of New South Wales and Queensland bowls convened at Taren Point Bowling Club 3-4 July 2017 to battle for bragging rights in their annual Under 18 Interstate Series. NSW went into the Series with 6 of the 10 players who were part of the NSW domination of the 2016 Australian Junior Championships which included a clean sweep of side trophies (Boys, Girls and Overall). The 6 Australian Champions (Toby Peters, Jayden Gebbie, Jono Davis, Louise Cronan, Kate Matthews and Brianna Smith) were joined by Zac Corr-Johnson (St Johns Park), Lachlan Freeman (Raymond Terrace), Hayley McDonnell (Halekulani) and Jessica Smith (St Johns Park), all playing their first Series in the much-cherished NSW Blues uniform. With the Series played in NSW, Michael Phillips (Merrylands), Brittany Camp (Armidale Ex-Services) and Haylee Ross (Glen Innes) joined the side as reserves.

Played over two days the Series featured four sessions on Monday, the first and second tests. As the players hit the greens in the morning the temperature was down near the single digits but the players started heating things up on the green as they hit top gear not long after the start. Heaters were rolled out for crowd comfort but the display of bowls produced by the boys and girls from either side of the border was enough to keep the eyes fixated to the green and minds away from the single digit comfort provided by the overcast windy day. NSW Boys started where they left off at Nationals losing just 1 match out of 8 on the opening day and by the smallest of margins (1 shot). This dominance also secured the Test Series before the final test on the Tuesday. Although the NSW Girls were the reigning Australian Champions, the QLD Girls won the Series Shield for this event last year, added to the determination of fighting back from the Australian Championship defeat, they were not going to let go of the Interstate Shield without a fight. A fight is just what they delivered, from the opening few ends on the Monday morning the QLD girls produced a very impressive team performance. The NSW Girls fought hard and continued to deliver bowls of a high standard but to the credit of the QLD side they repelled all NSW had to offer claiming 6 of the 8 matches throughout the day to also claim an unassailable lead in the Series, leading two tests to nil heading into the Tuesday and third (final) test. With the third test being a dead rubber for both Boys and Girls, the NSW and QLD selectors made some side changes. QLD opted for a few changes amongst their original playing squad while NSW decided to inject the reserves into the playing mix and give them some experience on the Interstate scene. Brittany Camp moved into the Girls Triples, Haylee Ross into the Girls Fours as Michael Phillips played in both the Boys Pairs and Triples. All players recording a win in their debuts for NSW. NSW had the best of the third test overall with the Girls winning 3-1 and the Boys all square with QLD. Overall, NSW Boys clinched their Series 2 Â˝ tests to Â˝ test as the QLD Girls retained their shield with a 2 tests to 1 victory.

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Brett Duprez Development Series

t was a hugely successful year for the Brett Duprez Development Series at Taren Point this year. Sydney South West (Zone 12) took out first place in the 2018 Brett Duprez Development Series played at Taren Point BC (20 May). Sides of seven players took part representing each of 8 sides (NSW Boys, NSW Girls, Sydney South West Zone 12, Hunter Academy, Central Coast Zone 15, Greater Western Sydney Zone 5, Illawarra Zone 16 and Sydney Central & Southern Zone 13). It was a historic year for Zone 5 who were invited to compete

in this years competition after many yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of hard work and dedication to their Junior Development Programs. Each match was played as a side consisting of a singles game, pairs game and fours game and the 8 sides were divided into 2 pools. The best performed side in each pool played off for the winners trophy, while the 2nd best performed played off for third and fourth, each side playing off for a finishing position. As the sun was setting at Taren Point Bowling Club, Sydney South West pipped Hunter Academy in a hard fought final. Hunter took out the pairs contest while Sydney South West claimed victories in the singles and fours. Bowls NSW would like to extend their gratitude to the Jackeroos and National Training Centre squad members who took time out of their busy schedules to mentor and play with sides during the Brett Duprez Development Series. Samantha Noronha, Natalie Noronha, David Ferguson and Ray Pearse all showed their dedication to the sport by mentoring and coaching our future stars.

Round 3 Singles

Pairs

Total

Fours

Section 1

+/-

Pts

place

Zone 5

120

134

-14

3rd

Hunter Academy

177

104

1st

Zone 16

146

132

2nd

NSW Girls

101

174

-73

4th

Round 3 Singles

Pairs

Total

Fours

Section 2

+/-

Pts

place

Zone 13

139

153

-14

4th

Zone 12

156

111

1st

Central Coast

123

153

-30

3rd

NSW Boys

137

138

-1

2nd

Zone 12 68

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Australian Championships

Australian Championships Boys’ Singles

Gold Medal playoff: NSW (J Davis) def WA (K Walding) 21-12 Bronze Medal playoff: SA (J Studham) def VIC (Jarryd Davies) 21-20 5th/6th playoff: TAS (J Walker-Davis) def QLD (N Cahill) 21-20 7th/8th playoff: NT (John Davies) def ACT (L O’Shaughnessy) 21-18

Boys’ Fours

Gold Medal playoff: SA (D Lewis, M Davies, J Trenorden, J Zeller) def VIC (T Cromie, E Higgins, L Morison, C Wescombe) 24-4 Bronze Medal playoff: QLD (K Nelson, S White, J Rynne, I Conlan) def TAS (K Daly, I Maughan, P Oldham, L Sims) 14-12 5th/6th playoff: NSW (T Peters, Z Corr-Johnson, L Freeman, J Debbie) def WA (C Day, J East, M Simpson, P Quinlan) 24-13

Girls’ Pairs

Gold Medal playoff: QLD (R Rixon, J Cottell) def SA (G Moloney, S Clarke) 16-12 Bronze Medal playoff: VIC (L Trewarne, M Long) def TAS (L Banks, J Maughan) 19-18 5th/6th playoff: WA/NT (L Kingsley, G Cant) def NSW (B Smith, L Cronan) 16-14

Girls Triples

Gold Medal playoff: VIC (S Kurzman, E Simmonds, K Bourke) def TAS (L Curtis, C Cornish, E White) 26-12 Bronze Medal playoff: QLD (I Lawson, S Wilson, J Srisamruaybai) def SA (A Walker, K Williams, B Rafferty) 19-14 5th/6th playoff: WA/NT (O Rothwell, K Zavazal, K Ainsworth) def NSW (B Camp, H McDonnell, K Matthews) 17-14

Girls’ Overall Trophy

1st: Victoria, 36 points 2nd: Queensland, 32 points 3rd: South Australia, 28 points

Boys’ Overall Trophy

1st: South Australia, 34 points 2nd: Queensland, 30 points 3rd: New South Wales, 29 points

Robert Middleton Overall Trophy 1st: Queensland, 62 points (wins on count-back of finals wins) 2nd: South Australia, 62 points 3rd: Victoria, 58 points

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Junior Inter-Zone 7-a-Side Singles Gold

Zone 12

Jono Davis

Silver

Zone 16

Jayden Gebbie

Bronze

Zone 10

Andrew Watkins

Gold

Zone 10

Michael Phillips & Jordan Peisley

Silver

Zone 4 Green

Leigh Brown & Tyron Pennell

Bronze

Zone 12

Josh Load & Zac Corr-Johnson

Gold

Zone 2

Zach Nicholls, Brendan Stokes, Connor Freeman & Lachlan Freeman

Silver

Zone 15

Jarrad Crane, Brandon Willmette, Zac Hanley & James Burton

Bronze

Zone 12

Jessica Smith, Corey Hedges, Briana Smiht & Gray Hemmington

Pairs

Fours

Place

Side

Singles

Pairs

Fours

Total

Zone 12

Zone10

Zone 2

Zone 16

4 Grey

4 Green

Zone 3

Zone 8

Zone 15

Zone 7

Zone 13

Zone 6

Gold

Zone 14

Zone 5

Zone 11

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NSW Under 18 Squad NSW Junior Squad - Top Tier Jessica Ball Brittany Camp Georgia Cone Kasey Cone Louise Cronan Mia Hotson Rebekah Lord Hayley McDonnell Haylee Ross Jessica Smith Tara Stewart Zoe Stewart Erin Swatridge Tailor Appleby Hayden Barrow Leigh Brown Zac Corr-Johnson Jono Davis Connor Freeman Lachlan Freeman Jayden Gebbie Cody Griffin Thomas Holburn Bailey Meti Ryan Noronha Topy Peters Michael Phillips Heath Walker Tim Walsh Andrew Watkin

West Dubbo Armidale Ex Services Wee Waa West Tamworth Taren Point Camden St Johns Park Halekulani Glenn Innes St Johns Park West Tamworth West Tamworth Glenbrook Kurri Kurri Dubbo City Molong Cabramatta Dubbo Raymond Terrace Raymond Terrace Warilla Kempsey Heights Glenbrook Ettalong Warilla Warila Merrylands Wagga RSL Nyngan The Hills

NSW Junior Squad - Silver Tier Chloe Appleby Merissa George Ricci-Rose Hampton Tameaka Headges Brittany Ross Jasmine Smith Eva Williams Tyson Arneman James Burton Caleb Cameron Brendon Clarke Daniel Davies Joey Farr Zac Farr Oscar Forrester Ryan Hansen Corey Hedges Charlie Jeffers Callum Logan Joshua McDonnell Stuart McGee Jack McShane Malachy McTaggert Travis Moran Jack Porter Tyron Pennell Jack Reid Tom Rich Justin Rumble Ethan Scott-Branagan Kane Shorter Craig Small James Robinson Robert Supala Nathan Sopher Matt Swan Jordan Thompson Lachlan Thompson Lewis Williams

Kurri Kurri Stonebridge Dapto Huntley St Johns Park Glenn Innes St Johns Park Forster Dapto Huntley Terrigal Gunnedah Park Beach Windang Blayney Blayney Evans Head Taren Point St Johns Park Gerringong Ganmain Halekulani Tomakin Denistone Sports Pacific Palms Taren Point Blacktown Workers Mudgee Pacific Palms Mudgee Warilla Belrose Glenbrook Forster West Dubbo North Ryde RSL Warilla Cabramatta Gulgong Gulgong Tuncurry Beach

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NSW State Junior Championships Warilla Bowls Club

9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 July 2017

he 2017 NSW State Junior Championships were again contested at the beautiful Warilla Bowls Club. Viewers all across the world were able to view some of the best young talent via the livestream on the Bowls NSW Facebook page. Six days of high quality bowls action produced some amazing results and showed us that the future of our sport is in great hands.

SINGLES

ac Corr-Johnson (St Johns Park) stormed home to claim the 2017 NSW State Junior Singles Championship at Warilla Bowls Club. Louise Cronan (Taren Point) got the better of the opening stages of the final before Corr-Johnson rallied to trail 7-9. Cronan then scored a maximum count of 4 shots and then won the following three ends to stretch to an 18-7 lead. Cronan scored another full count to close within striking distance of becoming the first girl to ever win the NSW State Junior singles, leading 27-16 and then had one hand on the trophy with a 29-18 lead. Corr-Johnson then grabbed his opportunity, playing a great conversion to claim a double. He followed with a triple count to

Zac Corr-Johnson

move to 23 shots. Corr-Johnson amped up the pressure, scoring a full count of 4 to move the score to 27-29 and then scored another full count to claim the title 31-29. Corr-Johnson, the 2016 NSW State Junior Pairs Champion, defeated Hayden Barrow (Dubbo City in the semi-final. Corr-Johnson raced to an 8-0 lead. Barrow closed the scores to within a shot before Corr-Johnson raced to a 25-11 lead. Barrow rallied to score in the closing stages, but Corr-Johnson had too great a lead to overcome and took the game 31-22. Cronan also had the early running in her semi-final win over Lachlan Freeman (Raymond Terrace). Cronan then struggled for a period while Freeman lifted his game, Freeman outscoring Cronan 13-2 to edge to a 26-24 lead. Cronan then regained her composure, playing class shots to claim a 31-27 win to propel her to the Championship decider.

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PAIRS

osh Lord and Zac Corr-Johnson won the 2017 NSW State Junior Pairs Championship, taking the title in a last end thriller. The final saw Zac Corr-Johnson became the first ever player to clean sweep the NSW State Junior Championships, taking the Singles, Pairs and Fours titles in the finals at Warilla. Lord and Corr-Johnson won the opening two ends, but a count of four on the third end handed the lead to Matthews and Freeman. They pushed the lead out to 8-3 after 5 ends before a fightback over the next two ends saw the lead chopped to 8-7. Both Matthews and Freeman then lifted their game, putting Corr-Johnson under constant pressure. The Novocastrians edged ahead, winning 4 of the next 5 ends to lead 13-9. A further count of 2 on the 13th end added to the pressure stretching the lead to 15-9, a lead of 6 with 2 ends to play. A count of 3 on the penultimate end closed the scores to 15-12 and saw the St Johns Park boys hunting for a count of at least 3 on the final end to keep their hopes alive. A trail shot from Josh Lord had the St Johns Park pair holding three shots, a count to which they added to be holding a match lie with Freeman having one bowl left to play, but Freeman sailed wide past the head, leaving the game and title to Lord and Corr-Johnson.

Josh Lord & Zac Corr-Johnson

Cory Hedges, Gray Hemington, Zac Corr-Johnson & Jono Davis

FOURS

he Sydney South West combination of Corey Hedges (St Johns Park), Gray Hemington (Canterbury T&B), Zac Corr- Johnson (St Johns Park) and Jono Davis (Mt Lewis) started strongly, leading 6-2 after 5 ends had been played. The Sydney North West combination of Jack McShane (Denistone Sports), Michael Phillips (Merrylands), Andrew Watkins (The Hills) and Jordon Peisley (Northmead) then fought their way

back into the final, getting to the lead 9-7 after 9 ends. The Davis skipped foursome then scored 4 shots in the next two ends to lead 12-9 and then grabbed a huge advantage with a count of 6 on the 14th end to lead 18-9. The teams exchanged singles before Peisleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team claimed a count of 3 on the 16th end to trail 13-9 and keep their hopes alive. Peisley collected a double on 18th end to trail 15-20 and stay in touch and looked to be ready to storm home. Davis ended that momentum when he played a sensational draw to claim shot and move out to a 21-19 lead with 2 ends to play. With Peisley looking for a multiple count, Davis cruelled their hopes by running the jack into the ditch, pushing the lead to 7 shots. With the jack in the ditch and 2 of Peisleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bowls out of play, the game was over - final score 22-16. 2017 -2018 Bowls NSW Annual Report and Year Book

Drakes Pride Carnival Club Windang, 5-8 July 2017

he Bowls NSW Drakes Pride Junior Carnival was held over four fantastic days at Club Windang, 5-8 July 2017. Club Windang was once again the perfect backdrop for the event which features a different event on each of the four days, an overall Player of the Carnival and the Greg Helm ‘Spirit of Bowls’ Award. Over 50 juniors competed in open Pairs on the first day of the carnival, playing three rounds and creating plenty of new friendships. Following the three rounds only 5 teams were undefeated and in the runner up position wre the young joeys from Club Dubbo, Adam Ball and James Robinson. The winners fresh off their victory in the NSW v QLD Interstate Series were Lachlan Freeman and Toby Peters. Singles was the discipline played on the second day as the juniors were split into Under-15 Boys, Under-18 Boys and Girls events. Each event consisted of sectional play and then 3 end shootouts for the quarters, semis and finals. As the shootouts began it was great to see all the spectators and players surround the finals green with over 150 in total watching on. After some classic draw

shots, big drives and clutch last bowls the winners were Jack McShane (Under-15 Boys), Tyson Arneman (Under-18 Boys) and Brittney Ross (Girls). With the event focused on creating opportunities for juniors to play, meet other juniors from across NSW and play with juniors of all levels, the third day was a single-entry event where the juniors play pairs with different partners and against different teams each round. The format of 2-4-2 pairs gave everyone the chance to lead and skip throughout each game and created the opportunity for the new juniors to play different shots and experience the role of skipping a team. Tim Walsh was the victor of the day. He was one of four undefeated players but finished with a superior shot difference. The final day of the event was a special day for all involved. As the event coincides with NAIDOC Week, each year Bowls NSW celebrate the week with the juniors. NAIDOC Week wristbands are given to all participants, Bowls NSW Indigenous Hall of Fame inductees were announced and the juniors plus their supporters were invited to join in a smoking and flag raising c eremony at Club Windang, as part of the celebration and education of NAIDOC Week. Following the Ceremonies the players competed in turnaround Triples (playing a different position each round) with the team of Josh Lord, Cody Griffin and Brittany Camp took the honours on the final day. With points given to every participant in each event, plus extra points for finishing in the top four, a Player of the Carnival is awarded each year. The 2017 winner was Toby Peters, the first boy winner following a string of 3 girl winners over the first 3 years of the event. Just as important as the ‘Player of The Carnival’ award is the Greg Helm ‘Spirit of Bowls’ Award named after Bowls NSW CEO and former NSW Junior State Singles winner Greg Helm. The award recognises a player who demonstrates the spirit of bowls throughout the event both on and off the green. Local junior Daniel Davies received this year’s award which was presented by Greg Helm. Daniel was a keen bowler throughout the four-day event, polite, encouraging and always offering a hand to help. Bowls NSW thanks the event supporters Drakes Pride, Zone 16 and Club Windang. Club Windang continue to host the event with a welcoming approach each year. David Tyrell (Bowls Coordinator) and his team of volunteers (markers and umpires) make sure no stone is left unturned to deliver a great event for all involved.

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Toby Peters

Junior City v Country Cabramatta Bowling & Recreation 4-5 November 2017

City

Country

First test

152

128

Second Test

105

145

Third Test

129

109

City

Country

Ryan Noronha (Warillia) Kane Shorter (Glenbrook) Jack Mc Shane (Denistone) Tom Holburn (Glenbrook)

Lachlan Thompson (Gulgong) Zac Farr (Blayney) Jake Reid (Pacific Palms) Lachlan Freeman (Raymond Terrace)

Travis Moran (Taren Point) Ryan Hansen (Taren Point) Corey Hedges (St Johns Park) Zac Corr-Johnson (St Johns Park)

James Robinson (Club Dubbo) Connor Freeman (Raymond Terace) Tyron Pennell (Mudgee) Tailor Appleby (Kurri Kurri)

Daniel Davis (Windang) Charlie Jeffers (Gerrigong) Michael Phillips (Merrylands) Jayden Gebbie (Warilla)

Tom Rich (Mudgee) James Burton (Terrigal) Cody Griffin (Kempsey Heights) Hayden Barrow (Dubbo City)

Robert Supala (North Ryde RSL) Jack Parker (Blacktown Workers) Justin Rumble (Warillia) Toby Peters (Warillia)

Jordan Thompson (Gulgong) Brendon Clarke (Park Beach) Bailey Meti (Ettalong) Tim Walsh (Nyngan)

Matt Swan (Cabramatta) Nathan Sopher (Warillia) Ethan Scott-Branagan (Belrose) Tyson Arneman (Dapto)

Malachy McTaggart (Pacific Palms) Leigh Brown (Molong) Lewis Williams (Tuncurry Beach) Heath Walker (Wagga RSL)

Mia Hotson (Camden) Rebekan Lord (St Johns Park) Kasey Cone (West Tamworth) Briana Smith (St Johns Park)

Tameaka Hedges (St Johns Park) Zoe Stewart (West Tamworth) Brittany Camp (Armidale Ex.S) Hayley McDonnell (Halekulani)

Jasmin Smith (St Johns Park) Jessica Smith (St Johns Park) Louise Cronan (Taren Point) Georgia Cone (Wee Waa)

Erin Swatridge (Glenbrook) Jessica Ball (Club Dubbo) Tara Stewart (West Tamworth) Kate Matthews (Raymond Terrace

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CHS Report

SW Combined High Schools had a successful program of events during 2017. In addition to the State level events, the ten educational sporting Associations within NSW organised and hosted numerous local competitions and continue to strongly develop the game within NSW public secondary schools. The 16th annual State Championships was hosted by Orange City BC. Western emerged victors on their home turf with a resounding win over South Coast in the final. No Sydney region has ever won the Championships, but best performed was Sydney West who lost narrowly to a composite North Coast side in the bronze medal play-off. The best performed skip was Josh Lord from Sydney South West who was undefeated from seven games. Western’s Tyron Pennell was named Player of the State Championships. The Exchange event was again hosted by Port Macquarie City Bowling Club. CHS fielded three representative sides

each of 5 players. Bowls NSW had a side each of boys and girls, and Zone 5 provided a Development Side. NSW U-18s emerged victorious after 11 games to claim the Neville Schwartz Shield for the second consecutive time after a seven-year drought. This was the 15th and last exchange between CHS and NSW U-18s – NSW CHS will begin an interstate event in Melbourne in 2018. Lachlan Freeman (NSW U-18s) was named Player of the Carnival from Josh Lord (NSWCHS). The Singles was won by Jono Davis (NSW U-18s); the Pairs by Brianna Smith and Jayden Gebbie (NSWCHS); the Triples by Michael Phillips, Connor Freeman and Toby Peters (NSWCHS); the Fours by NSW’s Heath Walker, Jordan Peisley, Tailor Appleby and Lachlan Freeman. The Boys and Girls Singles and Pairs Championships were hosted by Warilla. This was the seventh year of this event for the boys. The Girls have been playing since 2007. Held concurrently, this was a logistical success with three full greens and nearly 100 games on each day, with players competing for all positions in the Top 32. Day 1 saw poor weather force the event indoors. The Singles were won by Toby Peters (South Coast) and Jessica Smith (Sydney South West) respectively with the runners-up being Jayden Gebbie (South Coast) and Brianna Smith (Sydney South West). The Boys Pairs saw Michael Phillips (Sydney West) and Bailey Meti (Sydney North) defeat the Western Pairing of Tyron Pennell and James Robinson. The Girls Pairs was an all Sydney South West affair with Brianna Smith and Mia Hotson defeating sisters Jasmine and Tameaka Hedges in the final. The Player of the Championships was won by Toby Peters in the boys and Brianna Smith in the Girls. The CHS State Knockout Triples Finals were hosted by Temora. The final 16 schools are determined by Regional playoffs – each Region receives one qualifier, with a second coming from each of the top 6 performing Regions from the previous year’s State Carnival. Warilla High were the Champions for the fourth consecutive year (each with a different combination). This year their side was skipped by Jayden Gebbie. Runners-up were the Hunter River High trio skipped by Zac Nicholls.

Gavin Holburn - NSWCHS Bowls

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Award Winners

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J O H N Y O U N G H A L L O F F A M E

John Young Hall of Fame - Inductees

Bob King 2007

Charlie McNeill 2007

Gordon Sargeant 2007

Peter Rheuben 2007

Darby Ross 2008

Dave Downie 2008

Barry Salter 2009

Rex Johnston OAM 2009

Kevin Walsh 2010

Sam Laguzza 2011

Clarrie Watkins 2013

Bob Fishlock 2016

Charlie Frost 2014

Phil Bushby 2016

Cameron Curtis 2012

Brett Duprez 2012

Leif Selby 2014

Terry Harmer 2015

Aron Sherriff 2017

Wayne Turley 2017

John Young Hall of Fame In the 11th year of inductions to the John Young Hall of Fame, Bowls NSW Deputy President (and 11th inductee), Brett Duprez, presented the two newest inductees with their awards at the 2017 Players Awards evening.

2017 Inductee No. 19 • • • • • • •

Wayne Turley

279 tests for NSW between 1999 – 2017 (4th in All-Time List) 132 tests for Australia between 2006 – 2011 Commonwealth Games gold and silver medallist 6 Australian Sides Championships Winner of NSW State Fours (twice), State Triples and Pairs Runner Up State Fours (three times) and State Triples 2-time NSW Bowler of the Year

Save Save the the date date The The 2017 2018 Players Players Awards Awards will will be be held held 21 20 February February 2018 2019

2017 Inductee No. 20 • • • • • • • • • • •

Aron Sherriff

232 tests for NSW between 2004 – 2017 (8th in All-Time List) 302 tests for Australia Represented at 3 World Championships – World Champion Fours in 2012, silver in Singles, Pairs and Triples, bronze Singles World Under-25 Singles winner Commonwealth Games bronze medallist – 3rd Commonwealth Games on Gold Coast in March 2018 5 Australian Sides Championships for NSW 2005 – 2014 has played in State Championship finals 7-time NSW State Champion – 2 Singles, 2 Pairs, 1 Triples, 2 Fours 7-time Runner Up at NSW State events – 2 Singles, 2 Pairs, 2 Triples and 1 Champion of Champion Pairs 5-time State Junior Champion 4-time NSW Bowler of the Year

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Indigenous Hall of Fame

William Stanton

Tom Ellem

Daniel Ellem

2015

Peter Foster

Will Trapman

2015

2016

Ernie Gordon 2016

2017 Inductee No. 8 Michael Harry

ichael Harry was announced as the 8th Inductee at the 2017 Bowls NSW Player Awards. Michael is recognised for his efforts, service and impact as an Indigenous Australian involved in grass roots and local levels, in administration, promotion or representation on the green at its highest level. Born in Parkes in 1978 and starting his bowls career in Zone 4, Michael then went on to represent the Western NSW Zone before moving to Sydney. Once in

William Gordon

Sydney he represented Zone 10 (Sydney West), the NSW City side and NSW State Reserves. Over this time, Michael has attained many titles - over 30 club titles, over 10 Zone titles and various tournaments across NSW. It is not only about his success on the green. Over the past decade, Mick has also acquitted himself in a mentoring role in selected sides and in club roles in sport development, as bowls coordinator and currently as club coach with St Johns Park BC. Since 2004, Mick has been giving back his time ‘off the green’ to bowls administration; his various roles include Zone Delegate, Zone Selector, Zone Senior Vice President and currently Mick has been giving solid service as a NSW State Selector. Michael has already had an impact on the game of bowls in NSW with his first 24 years’ involvement. He is a man to leave his mark on the game and, in his recent roles in selecting and coaching.

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Player Awards Evening The Bowls NSW Player Awards Presentation Evening is the pinnacle event of the bowling year in which we give recognition to the outstanding achievements of our clubs and players during the previous season.

2017 Bowler of the Year David Ferguson (Engadine) • • • • • •

Winner State Champion of Champion Singles Runner Up State Singles Winner Zone Triples State Pennant finalist 2017 Australian Indoor Singles Champion) Currently ranked No. 1 bowler in Australia

This year His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of NSW, presented the top award, the Bowler of the Year trophy, to David Ferguson of Engadine

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Player Awards Evening NSW Most Improved Bowler of the Year

NSW Disability Bowler of the Year

Ron Mowday (Ettalong Memorial)

Jay Breust (Narooma) •

• Winner State Fours Runner Up Zone Champion of Champion Singles & Pairs • Winner NSW Under 25 Singles

NSW Senior Bowler of the Year

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Winner NSW State Senior Singles Runner Up Grade 3 State Pennant

Winner State Disability Pairs Winner Disability Singles Classic

NSW Junior Bowler of the Year

Zac Corr-Johnson (St Johns Park)

Ian ‘Rocky”Stone (Kempsey Macleay RSL) • •

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Winner State Junior Singles, • Pairs and Fours • Winner 7-A-Side Juniors

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Player Awards Evening Best Performed Metropolitan Club of the Year

Cabramatta Bowling and Recreation Club • State Number 1 Pennant Winners State Pennant finalists in 3 other grades • Club Challenge Runners Up • State Pairs Winners • State Champion of Champion Winners • Zone 12 Singles, Fours and Triples Winners •

Best Performed Country Club of the Year Kempsey Macleay RSL Bowling Club • •

Runner Up Grade 3 State Pennant Runner Up Grade 6 State Pennant • Senior State Singles Winner

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Volunteer of the Year

he Bowls NSW Volunteer of the Year award, announced on the night we honour our top bowlers of the year, gives recognition to those who unstintingly give of their time and skills. Each bowling community which benefits from their generosity is supremely aware of the difference these people make to the vitality of their club. A massive thank you to the entire Bowls NSW volunteer community. And thank you to those who nominated their local champion. Finalists for the 2017 Volunteer of the Year:

Warren Whyte – Wagga RSL Since 2010, Warren has raised approximately $25,000 for the children’s ward at the local hospital. He helps to run a BBQ every month and organises pies from a local bakery for a weekly fundraising. Warren contacts local businesses regularly to sponsor tournaments and events and donations as well as organizing PR and media coverage of club events with local media. Warren makes himself available for any duty within the club. He encourages all club members to attend functions and participate in any way that they can. He also regularly assists the greenkeepers top dressing the greens and general green maintenance, which is a job all in itself.

2017 Volunteer of the Year winner Ken Douglass Ken Douglass – North Epping This small community club remains viable because of volunteers like Ken providing substantial cost savings via donation of their management skills. Since joining the club in 2004 he has taken on a host of roles, as a member of the executive to overall club management, supervising bar staff, greenkeepers and contractors. His energy is boundless. If staff are sick he will mow, roll and water the greens, or work behind the bar. He will clean and fix anything he can to save hiring a contractor, and regularly organises working bees with club members. Ken organises regular social functions and special seasonal events. He has also successfully submitted several grant applications for club projects. Ken has been a central figure in the development of the club’s multi-purpose sports courts, currently under construction. This significant development will benefit both the club and the North Epping community for years to come. Ken has been a driving force for membership, setting up and running mini competitions and school programs as well as creating a family-friendly environment at the club. 2017 -2018 Bowls NSW Annual Report and Year Book

Volunteer of the Year John and Ron Davis - Peak Hill John and Ron Davis have volunteered their time as the club’s greenkeepers from before 2013, working daily to maintain the club’s two greens. The club would not be able to function without John and Ron providing this vital service. On top of this they organise a program for local school kids and run the barefoot bowls days. Being a small town, the bowling club hosts many wakes and Ron and John are always on hand to help out with these functions in any way they can.

Ken Dixon – Woy Woy During his tenure as chairman in 2003, Ken successfully kept the club alive during a period of receivership. For over two decades Ken has coordinated the monthly charity bowls events which has raised in excess of $297,000 for Child Flight and $80,000 for Central Coast Kids in Need, a charity helping families with seriously ill children. Following retirement from full time employment, Ken took on the challenge of increasing bowling activity by promoting Wednesday morning bowls. This is now a thriving activity which brings in many more bowlers each week. Ken assists around the club in ways too numerous to mention and has been recognised by his own club with the award of life member.

Ernie Tink – Dubbo Railway Ernie Joined Dubbo Railway to find sportsmanship and friendship and subsequently fell in love with the game of bowls. He is the first to put his hand up to mark, cook, clean, sell tickets, help with functions, help out on tournament days and assist the bowls and bar staff - wherever there is a need. Ernie does not allow his neurodegenerative disorder override his giving his all to the club and his peers believe this selfless attitude epitomises greatness and generosity, truly worthy of recognition. At the Player Awards evening, in front of peers and supporters, Stephanie Crow of NeuRA presented North Epping’s Ken Douglass with the 2017 Volunteer of the Year award. Ken accepted the award, acknowledging his fellow finalists and all those who go the extra distance.

There are two ways to nominate – either via the Request for Recognition Awards section of the Application for Official Representation form or via the dedicated Volunteer of the Year Award nomination form released in September each year.

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Player Awards Evening

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Player Awards Evening

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2017 BOWLS NSW

PLAYER AWARDS Bowls NSW would like to congratulate all of our winners Bowler of the Year – David Ferguson (Engadine) Most Improved Bowler of the Year Jay Breust (Narooma) Senior Bowler of the Year Ian ‘Rocky’ Stone (Kempsey Mcleay RSL) Disability Bowler of the Year Ron Mowday (Ettalong Memorial) Junior Bowler of the Year Zac Corr-Johnson (St Johns Park) Indigenous Hall of Fame Induction Michael Harry John Young Hall of Fame Wayne Turley & Aron Sherriff Best Performed Country Club of the Year – Kempsey Mcleay RSL Best Performed Metropolitan Club of the Year Cabramatta Bowling & Recreation Club

Our Partners

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O U R P A R T N E R S

Thank you to our host clubs; Cabramatta Bowling and Recreation Club, Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, Kiama Bowling Club, Warillia Bowling Club, Club Windang, St Johns Park, CabraVale Diggers, Wagga Rules, Wagga RSL, Maitland Cith Bowling Club, Lorn Park Bowling Club, Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club, Forster Bowling Club, Soldiers Point Boweling Club, Fingal Bay Bowling Club, South Tamworth Bowling Club, Tamworth City Bowling Club, Taren Point Bowling Club, Engadine Bowling Club.

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Bowling for Better Balance

n April 2018 the inaugural Bowling for Better Balance Challenge was launched with enthusiasm by Bowls NSW in partnership with NeuRA to support research into better balance for bowlers. The aim is for clubs to commit to supporting this research so that bowlers can be the beneficiaries of greater knowledge about their stability and so prevent falls. Research has proven the greatest change to the pattern of healthy aging comes with a fall. Research has also shown these falls ARE preventable with proper exercise training as we age and strive to maintain mobility and good balance. At NeuRA they have developed a number of programs to help prevent falls amongst older Australians. These programs offer simple yet effective strategies that people can do at home to improve mobility, stability and to rehabilitate after a fall. The structure of the event was designed to minimise

administrative demands on club vlunteers and staff. This is an opportunity for clubs to enter into a partnership so falls prevention research can be disseminated to our membership and support them with healthy aging – keeping them bowling for longer. To date there have been generous donations from bowling clubs across the state with a major contribution from Northmead Bowling Club who dedicated the month to NeuRA support. At their Anzac service they paid tribute to the work being done to research healthy aging. Please lend your support to NeuRA as we endeavour to help you age well. Next year will see the challenge go nationwide and it is hoped that there will be a wider take up by clubs as they become more familiar with this new partnership. Members have been invited to join balance studies at NeuRA and a good working partnership is being established. In the first year of this program the following clubs conducted a Bowling for Better Balance event, raising a combined total of $6440: • New Lambton Bowling Club • Charlestown Bowling Club • Davistown RSL Bowling Club • Kingswood Men’s’ Bowling Club • Double Bay Bowling Club • NBC Sports Club • Mosman Bowling Club • Belrose Bowling Club • Bowls NSW Social Bowlers (General Services Committee) Our partnership with NeuRA will be ongoing If you are interested in bowling and aging well or would like to host a Bowling for Better Balance day contact bowls@neura.edu.au

BC Sports‘ decision to take part in this endeavour by Bowls NSW and NeuRA came just as the Bowling for Better Balance fundraising campaign was launched. One of the club life members and patron suffered a fall and his health declined considerably so his story became part of NBC Sports‘ mission to do something positive for their members. On Wednesday the social bowls program is run largely for mature aged bowlers so it was agreed to put all green fees paid during April aside for the fundraiser. The ladies‘ club followed suit and they put all their green fees collected on their Thursday schedule during April toward the fundraiser. In addition to their fundraising efforts NBC Sports arranged for Bolton Clarke, who offers specialised services for independent living health and wellbeing, to run an

Bowling for Better Balance at NBC Sports

in-house seminar on trip hazards and fall prevention for club members. Finally on Anzac Day, a big day out at NBC Sports club, there was a BBQ breakfast, social bowls and then an Anzac service. Judy Dixon from NeuRA spoke to the members about the NeuRA‘s work which she did so eloquently. Following her speech there was a whip-around and the members donated generously to assist the club‘s donation from green fees.

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