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FROM THE GREENS OF

GLASGOWWayne Ruediger’s Commonwealth Games Experience

A FAMILY AFFAIRFamilies playing together on the green

Official Publication of Bowls SA September 2014

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The way we live and the world of entertainment are forever changing. Bowls is now competing with an entertainment market more extensive than ever before. The combination of

families being time poor, wanting instant results and wanting to be entertained on demand is upon us and set to increase.

People today are living busier lifestyles than ever and as a result individuals have less time for structured or organised sports as they try and align their sporting activities with their ever-changing weekly schedules.

Due to this trend popularity of more structured formats (e.g. Pennant Bowls) continues to be under pressure and more social forms of the Sport are showing vast increases in participation.

Social Membership presents as an attractive incentive for an individual who is time poor but still wishes to remain involved in the Sport and or Club environment of their choice.

Recently the Sport of Bowls has seen significant growth in the number of Social Bowls participants which is evidenced by the increasing popularity of programs such as Night Owls and Corporate Bowls. These forms of the game allow for a more relaxed approach to participation and they place less pressure on individuals to be available for competition in a regular weekly timeslot.

How do we address this?

As we meet the demand for a fast paced, results orientated social activity, Clubs here in South Australia must, for their survival, view the happy medium between ensuring the Club is open versus their dependence on volunteer management.

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FROM THE GREENS OF GLASGOW

Wayne Ruediger represents Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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If a Club is not open, then effectively it cannot derive income. And yet Clubs, while needing to be open, are almost always reliant on volunteers to be the gatekeepers and drivers for all competition formats.

All Clubs affiliated with Bowls SA excel in different areas and with different priorities. Placed within the core of our communities they are in fact all centres of excellence in their own way; offering much more than Bowls by being a meeting place, the hub of activity and social networking, and proof of the expertise of volunteer management.

However, with lifestyle demands ever changing, as administrators we must understand and develop with the trends of society. Whilst we never want to lose our traditional competition format in pennant, the feeder and driver in this area will come from social participants and visitors.

As the next season gets underway, please give consideration to whether there is scope to use your Club more effectively; whether there is an opportunity to open your doors, incorporate more social activity and welcome other groups.

All the best for the upcoming year…

Mark EastonCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Features & ArticlesBe Bowled Over by ANZ 5Lawn Bowls - A Family Affair 8Aussie Bowlers Abroad 10Bowling Arm gives Sue a Second Chance 11WWI: Hawthorn and History 12Nazareth Outreach Work: East Timor Project 14Enjoy the Country Carnival Atmosphere at Adelaide Shores 15Mildura 2014 16From the Greens of Glasgow 18Heat & Inclement Weather Policy - Insurance Guidance 20Kingston SE joins Good Sports 21Preseason Player Movements 2014-2015 22Volunteer Appreciation Day Yorke Peninsula 24StarClub and VStar 25Clubs SA - AGMs Approval of Committee Members 26Alsco’s Managed First Aid Services - Taking First Aid to the Greens 27

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President’s Message 4Update 6Commercial Team Update 28Unbiased Opinion 29Regional Roundup 30Spot the Jack Competition 32We Will Remember Them 33You Be The Umpire Questions 33You Be The Umpire Answers 34Coaches Corner 34Corrections 34Upcoming Events 35

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WWI: HAWTHORN & HISTORY

Historian Rose Mitchell explores Letters to the Hawthorn Bowling Club during World War I

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Greetings one and all. How time flies, it only seems like yesterday

that we were celebrating pennant wins and winding up another season and here we are preparing for the new season. For many a new season means returning to the sunny south and for those that were fortunate enough to holiday up north - welcome home.Recognition of volunteers is something that is foremost

in the minds of our Board Members, who by the way are also volunteers. Many of you would have already had the opportunity to attend one of the Volunteer Recognition events that Bowls SA has been fortunate in arranging with the support of the Local Councils. Whilst it is not possible to hold these in every area of the State, our Staff has managed to organise for these to be held in central locations. Once Bowls SA have established the initial event, the intention is for these to be annual events managed by the local regions, with the ultimate aim of promoting each area and providing another source of income to the Region.

Whilst television coverage of the Commonwealth Games did not show a lot of the Bowls we were kept abreast of the results by frequent media releases from Bowls Australia. From all reports the greens were not quite what our players are accustomed to and they found it difficult and heavy going. Despite all this our team were able to bring home one Silver

and three Bronze medals and our own Wayne Ruediger has a Bronze medal from the Men’s Fours and no doubt a dearth of stories to tell of his experiences. Congratulations Wayne. Full report on Page 18

Bowls SA Staff are always working to secure sponsors and partners and it is pleasing that over the last few months two significant agreements with Clubs SA and ANZ have been signed. As with all sponsorship or partnership agreements it is important that we do what we can, as members, to support our new and existing partners. Further information on how ANZ can assist you and your Club are on Page 5.

Bowls SA CEO Mark Easton, ANZ Relationship Manager Phil Miller who is also a member of Kadina Bowling Club, Kevin the ATM, ANZ District Manager SA North & West Adam Moss and Bowls SA Commercial Business Manager Daniel Lawlor

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ANZ is proud to be a major supporter of Bowls SA, affiliated Member Clubs and their members to ensure the ongoing growth of Bowls in SA from

grassroots to the elite, both socially and professionally.

ANZ General Manager SA & WA, Mark Margetic, said: “We’re pleased to support Bowls SA to continue their long history in South Australia. ANZ is proud to partner with Bowls SA, one of the largest not-for-profit groups in South Australia, and we look forward to working together, as we aspire to become the bank of choice for their members.”

This partnership also aims to not only assist with the ongoing growth of Bowls SA but also to provide support from a financial point of view.

ANZ offers Member Clubs, their members and associated friends and family the opportunity to have a customised A-Z Review®; a one-on-one conversation with an ANZ specialist who will review their total financial situation to understand their goals and recommend a solution to help them achieve their goals faster.

“Clubs could benefit from meeting with an ANZ Small Business Specialists who will take the time to understand and review their banking arrangements and recommend ways we can help the Club’s administration run things more efficiently.”

For example, the ANZ Community Select Package is a simple, customised package ANZ offers allowing community groups to choose from a suite of core

banking products. It’s a great value package that can be tailored to meet the diverse banking needs of different community groups.” Andrew Bowles, Small Business Area Manager.

Through ANZ’s referral programs for home loans and commercial loans, Member Clubs could also receive additional income, to help grow their club and deliver events for Club members to enjoy.

“The ANZ SA team are really looking forward to working with Bowls SA and their Member Clubs. Both organisations are keen to promote member and customer bases, recognise volunteers and promote active lifestyles.

Our early discussions with Bowls SA have clearly reinforced these similarities. We have some exciting plans in place over the next two years.

The ANZ team and I look forward to working with the Bowls SA team during that time.” Lindsay Nobes, ANZ District Manager. Over the next few months ANZ Branch Managers will be contacting local Bowls club to speak to the Club President and Secretary to explain how the referral programs work, the benefits of having a customised business A-Z Review® and how they can work together to build a better Club.

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Left to Right: Bowls SA CEO Mark Easton, Bowls SA President Don Crosby, Michael Boon, Justin Kelly, Lindsay Nobes, John Talbot, Pompea D’Onofrio, Pat Cavallaro and Bowls SA Commercial Manager Daniel Lawlor


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coaching or officiating, for development opportunities unfunded by another organisation. Funds will be awarded for costs associated with training and up-skilling, competition experience and resources.

Applications close 13 October 2014 with applicants notified 31 December 2014.

For further details, guidelines and an Application form:http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/funding-scholarships/wendy-ey.html

Bowls SA are pleased to announce that nominations for the Club of the Year Awards 2015 are now open.

Bowls SA recognises annually, through the Club of the Year Awards, the contributions and achievements of Member Clubs across South Australia.

The Nomination process comprises two phases as set out in the Criteria Overview.

Member Clubs who meet the initial criteria (Phase One) which is mandatory may complete the Nomination Form and submit to reach Bowls SA no later than 5.00pm Friday, November 21, 2014.

The Criteria Overview and Nomination Form are available on the Bowls SA website www.bowlssa.com.au

Bowls SA recognises annually, through the Volunteer of the Year Awards, contributions of individual Members across the bowling community of South Australia.

The South Australian bowls community are encouraged to recognise and nominate members who are making a significant and outstanding contribution to the bowls community.

Bowls SA are pleased to announce that nominations for the Volunteer of the Year Awards 2015 are now open.

The Criteria and Nomination form are available on the Bowls SA website www.bowlssa.com.au

Nominations close at Bowls SA at 5.00pm Friday, January 30, 2015.

WORLD BOWLS

John Bell has been elected by the Member Nations of World Bowls to serve as President of World Bowls until the conclusion of the 2016 Biennial Council meeting.

In a message to World Bowls Member Nations John said, “Economic constraints and changes in social and leisure time behaviour have taken their toll on all sport. Like all other sporting organisations World Bowls is facing many challenges. We must therefore remain very focused and realistic in our ambitions. We have limited resources available in monetary terms yet we have vast resources in terms of technical, administrative and professional expertise throughout our global bowls community. It is my intention to coordinate a concerted effort to channel some of these resources into initiatives which will benefit the development of our sport worldwide. It will require radical and lateral thinking but there are very capable ‘visionaries’ within our bowls community to lay the foundation for growth. I look forward to leading World Bowls into an era of cooperation and achievement where we can all be proud to be part of our World Governing Body.”

Well known Australian player, Karen Murphy was elected to serve as the Regional Director for the Asia & Oceania Region.

Following on the success of the 2014 Awards Night, planning is already underway for the 2015 night of nights.

The upper level of the Endeavour Homes Pavilion at the Morphettville Racecourse has been booked and tickets will be available shortly.

In the lead up to this special night, Awards Night raffle tickets will be circulating at all Bowls SA events.

For just $2.00 a ticket you will be in the running for these great prizes:

1st PrizeSet of Henselite Bowls2nd PrizeTwo Nights at Adelaide Shores Resort for 2 Adults & 2 Children in a Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow3rd PrizeMars Gift Basket

The Raffle will be drawn at the Bowls SA Awards Night on May 29, 2015

For further Awards Night details see Page 31.

APL ambassador Mick Molloy was special guest at the launch of the APL 2014 held during the lunchtime rush in the Brisbane CBD (Queen Street Mall) on Friday September 12.

Two more teams have been added to the line-up this year; Gold Coast Hawks and Murray Steamers.

The Adelaide Endurance team of Scott Thulborn, Wayne Ruediger and Simon Dorr has been selected and will soon begin training with Coach Faye Luke.

Once again ‘The Highway’ hotel, on Anzac Highway, Plympton will be the venue for the APL Bowls themed night - an opportunity to meet up with fellow bowlers, family and friends to watch the APL action on the big screen. Mark it in your Diary: Tuesday November 18, 2014.

Round 38 of the Active Club Program, which provides assistance to active recreation and sports clubs for Programs and equipment (up to $5,000), is now open.

Eligible organisations are Incorporated Sport or Active Recreation Clubs that do not have a gaming machine licence.

Applications close: 13 October 2014 with applicants notified 31 December 2014.

For further details, guidelines and an Application form:http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/funding-scholarships/active-club-program.html

Wendy Ey was committed to enhancing opportunities for women in Recreation and Sport and through these scholarships her legacy continues.

The program provides assistance of up to $2,500 per individual for females in or aspiring to elite sport or recreation

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High on the list of priorities for some metropolitan Saturday Premier One clubs has been the recruitment of the cream of the State’s top rated junior bowlers. Many come from country areas and most rely on parents and grandparents to ferry them to practice

and pennant games. The dedication of families in support of a son or a daughter in sport are wide ranging and often entails financial and time commitments over a long period of time but such support can offer rewards second to none.

Over the last decade or more West Lakes Bowling Club has been a leader in the recruitment and fostering of junior bowlers, many who have come from country, and it is one reason why the Lakers have performed so well over that period of time. Aware that coaching and mentoring would play a big part in the success of such an approach West Lakes obtained the services of three of the State’s top rated coaches with Peter Gageler, Kane Coulls and present coach Mark Haines involved over a 10 or 11 year period. While Peter Gageler has returned to Broken Hill, Kane Coulls holds the position of Club Coach at Holdfast Bay which returned to the Premier One competition at the beginning of last season. It is no accident that after successful off-season recruitment programs both West Lakes and Holdfast Bay will welcome new juniors for season 2014/15. The difference this time round is the involvement of three fathers who will also play in their first metropolitan season alongside their sons and daughters.

Lynsey, Isaac and Jack Trenorden will have their first metropolitan season with West Lakes, as will father Phil Groves. They will be joined by Hayley Woolfitt, who has spent her early career at Milang Bowling Club and the prize pick up Renee McPharlin whose successful career is well documented. Holdfast Bay will welcome Under 18 bowlers Josh and Nathan Studham and dad Rob from Port Wakefield along with the father and son duo of Mark and Sam Denton from Robe. For parents Rob and Lisa Studham, who have year round commitments to sporting clubs in their local area, it will mean an earlier start on a Saturday morning as the family travels to the city.

Josh Studham has also been selected as a member of the Boy’s team for the National Sides Championships to be played in the Northern Territory in late September and with Sunday training much of his weekend will be focussed on our sport.

Mark and Sam Denton will spend as much time in the car as on the greens. The round trip from Robe to Adelaide and back will eat up eight hours or more and as a member of the Junior Squad, 16 year old Sam will also be required to attend training on many Sundays. Lenswood to the metropolitan area may be shorter but Phil Groves and his wife Rebecca Trenorden will have their hands full preparing for Saturdays in Lakers colours and once again Sunday training will be on the agenda with both Isaac and Lynsey selected in sides for the NT Championships.

Over the last six or seven years I have followed and reported on the progress of the Junior Development programs as many of the younger group have matured as bowlers under the guidance and mentorship of former coaches Leon Crane and Faye Luke and others. It has been a success story that has seen two of the players gain selection in Australian Under

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18 teams and many win medals on the national stage. I recently spent time with Teresa Whiley whose son Brandon spent four years as a member of Under 18 representative teams up until 2012. She has supplied the following insight into the life of a mother in support of a son and I thank her for her input. “Brandon not only learnt the skills of bowling throughout his U18 career, but I truly believe bowls built his character as he moved from child to adult. All the people he was surrounded by and the friendships that he built up have helped to shape him in to the young man he is today. There were times when he

missed out on selection but he just put his head down, did every drill, put his best foot forward and attended every training session until the next selection. He not only learnt bowls etiquette but life etiquette. As a family we travelled to NSW (Warilla), Victoria (Darebin), Tasmania (Launceston) and Queensland (Broadbeach). They are places that we would never have visited but for our son’s interest and persistence in playing bowls. Former U18 Coach Leon Crane and wife Sue were always there in support of both the parents and the players and Sue was a major part of the team behind the scene. My sons Brandon and Ashley will both play for the

same metropolitan club this season and maybe in the future our grandsons can join in and make up a team. Not many sports can boast such a varying age range which gives family members the opportunity to play on the same team together.” While young members take up the game the older generation continues to volunteer for all positions in the operation of their club. Many are into their 70’s and 80’s and there is nothing to equal the atmosphere in clubrooms as young and more mature members blend seamlessly. Lawn Bowls has truly become a “Family Affair”.

Mark and Sam Denton Josh, Rob and Nathan Studham

A group of 68 Australian Police lawn bowlers, including John Minagall (Henley), Graham Schaedel (Port Lincoln), Kym Wakefield (Coffin Bay), Michael Baldock (Port Pirie), Colin Miller (Semaphore) and Clarice (Danny Dahlitz’ sister) and

her neighbour Glenys, travelled to Cyprus in May (25th –29th) and played five games against their Clubs. The group of bowlers were based in Paphos and the games were played at Coral Beach, Aliathon (2), Aphrodite and Peyia (Corallia Beach) Bowling Clubs. All games were played on synthetic surfaces which proved quite a challenge, however, the Australians adjusted well and managed to win four of the five games. The feature game was played at Aliathon against a combined Police and Emergency Services team which contained players from all over Cyprus; such was the interest in the Australian visit. The Aussies proved too strong and won with a comfortable 30 shot margin. The emergency service game trophy was provided by the South Australia Police Sports Federation and their support to South Australian Police travelling to overseas venues to promote the South Australian image is greatly appreciated. It is nice to know that a trophy with the South Australian logo will take pride of place in the Aliathon Bowling Club all the way across the seas in Cyprus.

The hospitality extended by the hosts at each Club was outstanding and contributed to making the tour a memorable one both on and off the green. On their final day in Cyprus the team were joined for drinks by the Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Trevor Peacock and his wife Patti, who drove down from the Capital of Nicosia to spend time with them. Mr Peacock was greatly impressed that members of the Australia Police Bowls Association had taken their game to the international stage. This is the fourth overseas tour by the Australian Police bowlers following Hong Kong (2008), England (2010) and Canada (2012). The tours have showcased the strength of the Australian Police Bowls Association and its members and while the Association had adopted a watching brief for these tours, their tacit support is also appreciated. In 2015 a Police team from Hong Kong will come to Australia to participate in our National Championships to be held at Tuncurry Bowling Club. It’s great to see our championships becoming truly international and achieving the recognition that they deserve.

Colin Miller, Graham Schaedel, Geoff Cox (NSW) and Kym Wakefield with Aliathon Bowling Club team in the front.

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Robyn Schaedel, Kathy Miller, Jill Minagall, Mr Trevor Peacock (High Commissioner), John Minagall, Graham Schaedel and Colin Miller

Kym Wakefield on the green in Cyprus


For Sue Coombs, the ability to use a Bowling Arm has meant that the former representative Tennis, Squash and Hockey player has a bright future in the sport of

Bowls.Some years ago Sue required an operation to repair a rup-tured disc in her spine, leaving her with residual pain and halting her once very active sporting life.It wasn’t until husband Ross returned home from Bowls one day, telling Sue that he had seen a man using an arm to deliver his bowls that she ever thought she could play competi-tive sport again. With this information Sue purchased an Arm and then went to work resurrecting her beloved sporting past time.A great deal of practice eventually saw Sue master the Bowling Arm and build a fitness base enabling her to make it through a full pennant game, to now being promoted to Loxton’s Divi-sion One side and of recent times, her inclusion into the South Australian Bowling Arm State team.Although Sue must keep moving and avoiding lifting her bowls incorrectly, she is playing a game she loves and has returned competitive sport and mixing socially back into her life.Sue is so grateful for the second chance to be a part of a team environment and encourages any one to have a go at the Bowling Arm.Bowls SA has a ‘Damage to Greens Policy’, so if you are experiencing issues delivering your bowl and you are at risk of damaging a bowling green, why not do as Sue has and try aBowling Arm. You never know it may keep you playing longer

and see you playing a better quality of Bowls.Bowls Australia Regional Bowls Managers Richard Law 0400 933 015 or Ian James 0407 134 954, carry with them the three types of Bowling Arms approved for use in Australia, so why not contact them to trial one.

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C. To devote the net proceeds of Electric Light Tournaments to the Association Patriotic Funds

D. To give certificates for Electric Light tournaments instead of Trophies

SABA April 1917 as reported in the HBC Minutes.…….the Secretary had also written to the several Associations (interstate) in regard to postponing all Carnivals until the termination of the war, and having received replies from all the Associations agreeing to the suggestion, they were postponed accordingly. From SABA August 1917My Association has promised to do its best to help construct and plant a green for the benefit of Wounded Soldiers, at Angas College North Adelaide.At a meeting of the executive it was decided to ask all clubs to allow their green man to give a day or two to superintend the work and the planting.In order to facilitate this good work will you be good enough to meet me at my office in Grenfell Street on Friday afternoon August 31st inst. at 5.15p.m. when the matter of helping this cause can be discussed.Thanking you and asking your attendance without fail.Faithfully yoursT. CraseHon.Sec.

SABA October 1918 Our Association is laying down a green for the Returned Soldiers at Torrens Park Hospital which is a most worthy object.The Green men from all the clubs have agreed to help in any way possible provided their Presidents allow them time when necessary to go to Torrens Park to put in a day’s work; this will not happen often. I wish to arrange a day next Wednesday the 23rd. inst. and would be glad if you would allow your man to be at Torrens Park about 9a.m. on that day, Mitcham car then a short walk to R. Barr Smith’s at Torrens Park. My Association will be glad to recoup all men their fares. Kindly advise me promptly so that I can make arrangements. Awaiting your favour Faithfully Yours T. CraseHon. Sec. Kindly tell your Green man to bring a shovel.

Bowls was a sport considered within the capacity of many of the wounded and SABA requested that all clubs allow returned service men the chance to play. Bowlers at the Torrens Park hospital were invited to play at Hawthorn during the 1918/1919 season. From the Committee of the Mitcham branch of the Artillery French Comforts fund:It is thought that your club might conduct a tournament of a Patriotic nature on your green and at the same time the ladies connected with our Society could arrange some other attraction on the oval and the whole of the proceeds be allowed to go to our work. If the Club will decide to help us in this work, which I’m sure you will say is worthy of the cause and a noble duty.

Most fundraising was for the infantry and all of it for the troops in France. There was no evidence of any support for the Navy or the Light Horse even though A and B squadron of the 3rd Light Horse was raised in Adelaide in 1915.

Books of Art exhibition tickets for the Building Appeal for a Residential Club were received at Hawthorn from the Returned Sailors’ and Solders’ Imperial League of Australia, South Australian Branch.As all the other Suburban Clubs are endeavouring to do their best to help us we feel sure that your club will fall in line.

August 4, 2014 marked 100 years since the Declaration of War which changed our World forever.Hawthorn Bowling Club member Rose Mitchell has

contributed this article which provides a snapshot of the effects of the Great War.

WORTHY OF THE CAUSE AND A NOBLE DUTYLetters to the Hawthorn Bowling Club from 1915 to 1919

concerning the Great WarThere were several bowling clubs in South Australia at the time of the outbreak of WW1. All would have been seeking to establish themselves and enduring the drought of 1911/14. The Hawthorn Bowling Club (HBC) opened in November 1912 at the Price Memorial Oval and like the other sports there, was part of the Oval Trust. There was constant friction with the Oval Trust, walk outs over selection and ants got into the afternoon tea sugar. And in the background, over all of this activity, was the shadow of the war and the terrible cost. Australia did not have an infrastructure to manage either the situation both overseas and at home. Communities pitched in to assist the war effort. Fund raising for projects ceased and all efforts were channelled to support various causes. The South Australian Bowling Association (SABA) coordinated the fundraising of the clubs and in addition HBC, and no doubt all the other clubs, tried to support all the appeals which came to them directly. The social committees, the ladies, also worked for Red Cross and held fetes, sending tickets to other bowling clubs in their district.The following has been taken from HBC’s letters and Minutes and is incorporated in the club’s history book, “No Fear for the Future”. The title is the last five words of the first annual report.Social history brings life and a new dimension to what might otherwise be tedious detail. It is unique and solely the story of the organisation concerned. Current documentation is devoid of any personal anecdotes. We delete and it is gone. If your club was in existence before the hand written letters disappeared and you have kept everything, maybe in the equipment shed in old bowls bags, crumbly cardboard cartons and the occasional archive box as did HBC, then don’t just have a clean out. It is your club’s personal story. It is also the history of the state as the clubs were part of their local community; as they still are. And there is the bowling community which we all enjoy. There are no central archives. There are too many bowling clubs in South Australia for Bowls SA or its predecessor to keep a central history. They rely on the individual clubs to record the sport of bowls in this state. It is a great story.

27th October 1915I am in receipt of your favour of 23rd inst. conveying on behalf of the Hawthorn Bowling Club their congratulations on my enlistment for Active Service and also their good wishes for a safe and speedy return. I note that it is their wish that my name be retained on the Membership list as an honorary member until I return from active service …………. I shall avail myself of having a roll up on the greens whenever opportunity permits. H.L. ChittleboroughThe club gave him a social evening and a presentation prior to his embarkation for overseas and resolved to hang his photograph, a typical studio pose in AIF uniform, in the club house, until his safe return. He survived and the photograph, dated on the reverse, 14th April 1915, was found among the papers and hung again in the club house for the Centenary in 2012. As from the 1915/16 season, all clubs supported the recommendations from SABA.A. To place entrance fees received from all your tournaments

to the S.A.B.A Fund which is to be donated to Patriotic FundsB. To give certificates in lieu of Trophies which shall be

appropriate to the occasion and the times.


And then there was that certainty in life, taxes. A letter was received from the Federal Taxation Department in February 1917. After advising that all bowling clubs were subject to tax on entertainment where the price was 6d or more, to be notified 7 days in advance, the letter concluded:Entertainment held for patriotic purposes will be exempt for Federal Tax only when the total expenses do not exceed 50% of the gross takings, but to gain such exemption the Secretary of the club concerned must before the date of the entertainment lodge security with me for the amount sufficient to cover the probable tax that may be payable, and after the entertainment furnish me with a statement of receipts and expenditure. Forms will be supplied to the secretaries on application. The cost.The 10th Battalion was recruited in South Australia, and following the Gallipoli campaign, was sent to France in 1916 as part of the 1st

Division. They were engaged in the 1st battle of the Somme and by the end of November four members of Hawthorn had either lost their son, two on the same day or, for one of them, to have theirs come home on a hospital ship only to die of wounds a year later. Condolences were read out by the President at the beginning of a meeting and recorded in the minutes. A small letter was among the papers, dated 22-1-1917 and was from one member to another, initially the writer accepting the post of Vice President as the previous incumbent had died in office. Before closing, I would like to convey to you personally my sympathy in the news to hand regarding your boy and hope that he will soon be as well and fit as ever. My boy is with the same division. I have had no word since they left for France. Can only assume that no news is good news in this case. Yours fraternally. W.Simmons. One father to another.

Special General Meeting July 11th 1917The President feelingly conveyed the sympathy of members to Mr W. Simmons in connection with the death of his son in action in France.

From the Cheer Up Hut to all bowling clubs, February 1918:May I be permitted to bring before your notice the following:1. A Returned Soldiers’ Orchestra has been formed under the

auspices of the Cheer Up Society for the purpose of enabling some of the invalided boys an opportunity of supplementing their pension allowance.

2. The result of their injury prevents them from undertaking any strenuous labour.

3. We have 14 performers.4. We are prepared to undertake entertainment for any number of

players from 3 to 14.Should you at any time require the services of musicians, may I ask for your consideration on our behalf?

And then it was over.

HBC Annual Report July 1919We cannot refrain from expressing our thankfulness at the termination of the Great War which has hung over us like a pall from August 1914. There is still further cause for thankfulness and rejoicing in the fact that it resulted in a great victory for the cause of liberty and justice as demonstrated by the “Peace” which we are still celebrating.The sublime heroism of those who fought and suffered to this great end inspires us with the hope that as a community we may be found worthy of their sacrifices and that the memory of their devotion to the highest ideals of patriotism and duty may never die.Signed W.Simmons

Rose MitchellHistorian | Hawthorn Bowling Club

Photos: From Top: Sgt. H.L. Chittleborough April 14, 1915; Mitcham Camp 1916; Torrens Park Hospital; Government House


Have you ever had an experience so exhilarating, so powerful, and so life changing that you don’t even know what to say to people when they ask you to describe it?

My name is Nicole Carey and I worked at Bowls SA as a Trainee in 2012. In 2013, Nazareth Catholic Community in conjunction with West Torrens Rotary Club commenced the second East Timor volunteer project. Sixteen volunteers (nine young adults and seven leaders) combined hard work, dedication and enthusiasm to get as much work completed each day as possible. For 12 months leading up to the trip we worked vigorously together fundraising and collecting donations. This money allowed us to send over a second shipping container full of sporting equipment, furniture and school essentials. We touched down in the capital of Dili on the 25th of November 2013 and after an interesting three and a half hour troopie drive we reached Baucau where we stayed. The majority of our days were spent in a village called Triloka, which is just a short distance from Baucau. It was an amazing feeling arriving in Triloka for the second time and seeing the maternity building we funded and although I was so proud to see what had already been achieved, I could also see we had our work cut out for us over the next week. With our enthusiastic spirits and dedication to the cause we were able to complete the painting of the maternity clinic. We were also able to spend time building relationships with the local village people and visit the local schools to deliver gifts we had brought with us. The Timorese were positive in a way that we didn’t expect and they inspired us all. It was incredible to see first-hand how some people can have so little, and stay so happy at the same time. What inspired us most was the way they made use of what they had. Old plastic bottles became soccer balls, pillowcases become clothing items and a stick became a sporting bat. I think one of the most eye opening moments was the day we visited one of the poorest schoolsin the village. Thanks to our generous sponsors and many donations we were able to

provide the students with sporting equipment, pencil cases, desks, chairs, books and clothing. Bowls SA kindly donated shirts, jackets and pants, which were spread out throughout the schools and community villages. Their eyes lit up, they were smiling and laughing as they gathered around looking to see what they had received. The look on their faces when they received these gifts was something I will remember forever. Before I became involved in this project I knew hardly anything about East Timor. All I really knew was what people had told me; “it was unsafe and a silly place to want to travel to”. East Timor is one of the poorest countries in all of Asia and yet not much further than a stone’s throw away from our own beautiful country. One of the things that touched me the most was that despite the struggle they faced, the Timorese were joyful and optimistic in a most inspiring way. Even though they had hardly any material things, they had a sense of community and a love for people that kept smiles on their faces and was infectious to us. Throughout the trip and since our return, our group has gathered to debrief on our experience. We have all agreed that this trip has opened our hearts and completely changed the way we think and act. What we have realised is that so much of our happiness at home is dictated by materialistic possessions. Living in Timor has enabled us to become more appreciative of the special people in our lives and to be more thankful for everything we are blessed to have. In July 2015 we are planning on returning to East Timor. Without sponsors and donations this outreach project would not be possible. Nazareth is so grateful and would like to thank Bowls SA for donating clothing that is being put to good use right this second. If anyone would like any further information on the project or would like to get involved by donating please feel free to contact me by email. [email protected]

Nicole Carey – East Timor Participant

The Nazareth Catholic Community and Rotary teams in East Timor; Former Bowls SA Trainee Nicole Carey with local East

Timor women modelling the donated clothing


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WOMENMy first outing as Coach of the 2014-2015 Women’s Emerging Squad, when they fought it out in their annual quest against a Country Victoria side was to say the least, very exciting and satisfying. Thursdays roll up gave the girls an insight of what was to come - thanks to the Mildura Bowling Club’s Greenkeeper and his staff - lovely well-paced greens.The Victorian ladies were keen to remind us of their dominance last year but Game 1 was an even tussle with SA winning two rinks but down overall by five. On Saturday after some game plan tweaking the ‘Sales’ (South Australian Ladies Emerging Squad) took out a thriller in the morning match with two rinks up and one down resulting in an overall 10 shots victory. Saturdays second game started very tightly, however ‘Sales’ ran away with an 19 shot victory, two up and one down; to go into Sundays decider 24 shots up and six rinks to three.Desperate to hold onto their title the Victorians made significant changes to

their team, and jumped out early only to be overtaken in the last few ends, with the Sales girls winning all three rinks and a seven shot margin. The big picture at the end of the event shows SA winning three tests to one; nine rinks to three and a 31 shots up victory.

Mark S Green Women’s Emerging Squad Coach

MENWhat is more enjoyable to a South Australian than beating a Victorian? Absolutely nothing; which is why the annual Mildura development test is so coveted by those who get the chance to play. Once again SA went in as underdogs against a Victorian team that has changed little over the past four years. Getting a good start is always important and as it has been for the previous two years the SA lads won the first game, and took that confidence into the second day where they repeated the performance in the morning. The match defining bowl came from Cam Dickson who converted from 6 down to 1 up late in the game.The third game started off terribly for the gallant Reds, with the Vic’s getting away to a lead of more than 25 shots. However, a gargantuan come back from John Nicolai’s rink (4-16 down) to win paved the way for a second half resurgence seeing the final deficit reduced to 10. The final morning had a hint of destiny

about it, but it looked like it was to turn dark blue when the Vic’s leaped out to an early 13 shot lead that they held to the halfway mark. The Reds, with some brilliant shots play from all rinks, reversed the negative count and secured a lead. The last five ends saw some nail-biting bowls with the Vic’s chances being thwarted time and time again by our tenacious boys. Relief came after the final bowl and ‘Victory’ claimed by the Mighty Reds!Although the team played at a very high level as a whole, special mention needs to be made of Blake Feibig, Ben Johnson, Roger Ward and Marc Scott who took out SA’s top rink award.

Scott NichollsMen’s Emerging Squad Coach

Thanks to Bowls Victoria, the Mildura clubs and their staff, and to Bowls SA for encouraging this event.


Sport Centre has restructured it’s Lawn Bowls division and you will notice

some positive changes for your ClubSport Centre will now be offering you more customised personal service in the

Lawn Bowls division by increasing the number of our representatives. You will now be dealing with your own regional representative who will be able to deal with your

requests more promptly and will be able to attend to your club with a personal touch. You will be called upon shortly and your representative will introduce themselves to

you. Please don’t hesitate to ask them anything bowls related.

YOU AND YOUR CLUB WILL BENEFIT

METROPOLITAN TIM KNIGHT [email protected] has a keen interest in bowls and is Sports Centre’s Club SA representative. He has lived in the metropolitan region all his life and will handle all your needs and ensure priority service. An expert in the apparel field Tim can find answers to your questions.

EYRE/MID NORTH VICKI RENSHAW [email protected] is our Eyre/Mid North representative is a local country girl who understands country bowls and what is needed. She has typical country honesty and will travel from the Mid/Far North to all Eyre Pennisula regions to visit her customers and help with their queries.

RIVERLAND/MALLEE/LOWER MURRAY JAMIE TREZISE [email protected] will already know Jamie. He is a regular in the Riverland/Mallee/Lower Murray district and likes to regularly catch up with clubs. He will guarantee you the best possible service and goes that extra mile to ensure your needs are expertly catered for.

SOUTH-EAST/COORONG/FLEURIEU/KANGAROO ISLAND ROB WILLSON [email protected]’s area covers from the Coorong/Fleurieu Penninsula to Mt Gambier through to Kangaroo Island. Rob is a Kangaroo Island local and has vast knowledge of this region’s bowls clubs. Bowls is a strong point in Rob’s extensive sporting knowledge.

SPENCER GULF/BAROSSA PHIL HALLIWELL [email protected]’s bowls experience allows him to understand club issues and how they can be resolved. He can assist with every aspect of your club’s requirements from uniforms and signage through to any merchandise requirements.

YORKE PENNISULA/ADELAIDE PLAINS JOSIE McARDLE [email protected] is our Yorke Peninsula/Adelaide Plains representative. She has extensive bowls experience and has been involved with the Lawn Bowls division since its inception at Sport Centre. Josie will show you the way forward.

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It was the twenty-fourth day of November in 2012 when Wayne Ruediger began his maiden, and history will tell us successful, World Bowls Championship campaign on his home Adelaide greens at the Lockleys and Holdfast Bay Bowling

Clubs for an arduous 16 days of competition.Not so long prior, winning a gold medal at a world bowls event of the stature of the World Championships, in his home city with family and close friends in the grandstands, was conceivably more of a pipe dream than a reality for the man we call ‘Rudy’.So, to stand on the medal podium alongside Brett Wilkie, Mark Casey and Aron Sherriff at Lockleys holding a gold medal aloft earned after leading three mates and some of bowls’ best ever in the fours at the World Championships was both pipe dream come true and a reality all packaged into one. Although he didn’t know it at the time, only 472 days existed between the closing ceremony of the World Championships, which heralded the start of the celebrations for a five gold medal haul by Australia, and the announcement of the team to represent the green and gold in Scotland at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.To cut a long, 472-day story short, Grange’s greens-keeper and third generation bowler from the Ruediger clan was off to Glasgow for the sport’s showpiece event. Bowls Australia made the announcement on March 25 at 1.25pm following a live media event and live stream of the announcement in conjunction with the Australian Commonwealth Games Association and ‘Rudy’ was named among six fellow Commonwealth Games debutants.Ruediger, now 38, departed Sydney airport on July 11 with 16 team mates and five coaches and officials on an Emirates flight bound for Dubai en-route to Glasgow in search of a ‘mate’ for the gold medal he won at Lockleys in 2012.

Two disciplines, triples and fours, and ten sectional round matches lay before lead bowler Ruediger and those that followed before any of them would consider quarter-finals, semi-finals or heaven forbid, medal play-off matches.Despite being the lone South Australian member of the team who was competing for glory, Ruediger had a South Aussie Allie in the midst in the form of SA/NT National Training Centre Coach and Adelaide Endurance Coach, Commonwealth Games Team Manager and friend, Faye Luke.Although Luke – or ‘Darls’ as she is affectionately known - was responsible for the whole team while away, she has a little ‘hometown hero’ soft spot for Rudy and together they were there in Glasgow to fly the South Australian flag with pride.With ‘Darls’ handing out healthy sandwiches, cakes, lolly snakes and fruit (although not as much as usual with the athletes well catered for in the athlete’s village), Ruediger’s Commonwealth Games campaign began in the triples leading Club Helensvale’s Nathan Rice and fellow Games debutant, skip Matthew Flapper from Ocean Grove.The dream of winning a Commonwealth Games medal was materialising match by match with an undefeated run through the sectional rounds. The triples combination proved too strong for each country in their pool group of five matches starting off with a 19-12 victory over Pakistan followed by wins against Falkland Islands (23-5), Papua New Guinea (20-10), England (17-15) and finishing with tight another 17-15 win over Malaysia to advance to the knock-out stage of the competition.The jungle drums were beating and punters were asking if the Aussie men’s triples team could bring home Australia’s first medal of the Games given their early devastating form. Before that though, a quarter-final encounter with Jersey ensued and ended well – Australia 16-13 and into a semi-final against South Africa to earn the right, if successful, to

Wayne Ruediger in Glasgow for the 2014 Commonwealth Games; Faye Luke and Wayne with games mascot Clyde; Women’s Triples Silver Medallists, Kelsey Cotterell, Karen Murphy & Lynsey Clarke (photo courtesy of abc.net.au); Men’s Fours team celebrating their Bronze Medal win over India (photo courtesy of bordermail.com.au)

BY ANDREW HOLMES


play for gold in Glasgow.But the gold medal fairy-tale ended in the semi-final with Ruediger, Rice and Flapper losing 14-18 in cliff hanger and South Africa advanced.So with a gold and silver medal slipping out of the grasp of ‘Rudy’ for now, his focus turned quickly to the opportunity in front of him and that opportunity was winning a bronze medal at a Commonwealth Games for his country – what he dreamt of when he stepped off the podium in Adelaide.Unfortunately, another tight, engrossing and well-played match by the Aussie trio ensued but their opponent Wales proved too strong in a classic encounter with a 13-16 score line to relegate the boys to 4th place overall.With disappointment running through them, Ruediger and the guys had to pick themselves up and prepare, while adding Brett Wilkie to the team, for the fours section of the draw and to make amends.With Wilkie’s addition, who had also come from a quarter-final defeat in the men’s pairs, three became four and Ruediger began the crusade again, as he had done in the triples, quite literally, leading by example.The quartet knew that to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament, they had one less match to contend with as they had a round two bye en-route to the finals.Much like Ruediger and his team in the triples, again his men travelled through the sectional rounds undefeated with solid wins against Papua New Guinea (20-8), Norfolk Island (20-10), Malaysia (16 -10) and old-foes, but good friends in New Zealand 16-9 to advance to the quarter-finals where Wales were waiting.The Welsh combination were no match for Ruediger and his trifecta of team mates as the Jackaroo men won the quarter-final 19-14 and knew that a date with the host country Scotland, comprising a team including legends such as Alex Marshall and Paul Foster beckoned.

A 10-15 defeat at the hands of Scotland in the semi-final consigned the Grange Bowling Club star to a second bronze medal match play-off at the Commonwealth Games and a commitment to himself, his country, state, club team mates and family that he was coming home with a ‘mate’ for the gold medal won at Lockleys in 2012 albeit it best case scenario was bronze.And so it was; the decider for a bronze medal that pitted India against Australia and to suggest it was a decisive victory would be misguided given the Jackaroos pulled themselves out of an almighty mess to fire off the final six shots of the match to snatch victory and claim a coveted Commonwealth Games medal 15-14.Ruediger’s performance throughout the entire competition was judged by many as outstanding with toucher after toucher to set end after end up for his team mates to deliver on and a medal of any colour, according to National Coach Steve Glasson was a deserving outcome.“Wayne finished the World Championships in Adelaide as a world champion which was a terrific performance in his home city on familiar greens but by his own admission, he had reservations on his own ability on heavy greens that we had in Scotland,” Glasson said.“Throughout the entire pre-Games process which including intense simulated training, team camps in Melbourne and international events in Wales and Scotland before the Games, Rudy continued to thrive on the greens we knew the Commonwealth Games venue would present and he vindicated his selection.”Wayne Ruediger boarded a plane in Glasgow bound for Adelaide proudly crowned a Commonwealth Games medallist - bronze in colour - joining an elite and illustrious group of Australians.

Wayne Ruediger in Glasgow for the 2014 Commonwealth Games; Faye Luke and Wayne with games mascot Clyde; Women’s Triples Silver Medallists, Kelsey Cotterell, Karen Murphy & Lynsey Clarke (photo courtesy of abc.net.au); Men’s Fours team celebrating their Bronze Medal win over India (photo courtesy of bordermail.com.au)


To whom it may concern,

Recently, you will have received an updated notification about the revised recommended Heat & Inclement Weather policy that has been distributed by Bowls SA.

Following the release of this updated policy, there have been some enquiries in particular from individual clubs within country regions and associations in regards to potentially amending the recommendations to adopt an alternative policy of their own. From an insurance perspective, I can only say that this type of action does present some risk and could result in the club, association or region being solely responsible for any injuries or illnesses that may occur. Whilst any lawsuit accusations must always be supported by a negligence factor, I can not guarantee that each and every insurance company would automatically support the club or region should a claim occur.

Therefore, if you should choose to amend or not adopt the latest Bowls SA recommended Heat & Inclement Weather policy, then I strongly recommend you seek guidance from your Insurance Company or Insurance Broker on exactly where you stand from a Liability Insurance perspective. As a long standing provider of insurance to Bowls SA and to many South Australian Bowling Clubs, any clarification you may require regardless of your current insurance provider, MGA Insurance Brokers are only too willing to assist. Please feel free to contact David Millington on (08) 8177 8302.

Yours Faithfully

David MillingtonSenior Insurance BrokerAuthorised Represetative of MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd


Kingston SE Bowling Club joined the Good Sports program this year and is

thrilled with the impact this has had on their club. Ross Johnston, President of the Kingston Bowling Club says “Based on experience in our club, I would recommend bowling clubs join the Good Sports program. It provides clubs with support and training to enable members and visitors to enjoy a drink at their club, while being mindful of the club’s responsibility to patrons at the same time”.

Having 13 members of the club trained in the Responsible Service of Alcohol (about 20 percent of members), refreshed volunteer members to the responsibilities of the serving of alcohol and their ability to show leadership in this role – something our club was endeavouring to achieve. It was a

great help to have the training offered in our own home town and club, says Ross.

“Problems related to excessive consumption of alcohol is of concern to us all and we need to be aware of the impact it can have especially on a small country community, should an incident occur”.

“The Good Sports program was able to secure financial support from the Kingston District Council to lower the cost of the course to clubs and had we not clashed with the Ladies Country Bowls Carnival in Adelaide, I am sure the numbers participating in the program would have increased”.

The upgrading of our greens has necessitated the club borrowing funds to complete the project, but it has been very encouraging to have suggestions from members of 'fund raising' without relying on extra sales over the bar. “Club spirit and cooperation at our club is outstanding” says Ross, “and having a large number of members train together has helped contribute to members working together for the club’s benefit”.

Kingston SE Joins Good Sports

he Saturday Premier One bowls competition of 2014/15 will more than likely be remembered as much for the movement of players in the off-season as the competition itself.

If these player movements are anything to go by the season will begin with some feeling as many clubs continue to shore up their sides and Adelaide looks for its fourth consecutive flag.

To put even more interest into the mix there will be changes to the format for promotion/relegation and the second tier of competition previously known as Premier Two North and South will be retitled Major League.

Up until this season the bottom two Premier One clubs have been relegated after the 18 game minor round series and the top sides from North and South have been promoted to the elite competition. This will change with the possibility of three clubs demoted and three sides promoted from this year.

Adelaide: While some other clubs have picked up a number of players the Blues will be satisfied with the recruitment of State representative Matt Northcott from the Hurricanes. A young bowler with immense talent Northcott should fit seamlessly into the already quality side and there is little doubt that his presence will add another string to an already devastating bow. Looking for its fourth consecutive Premier One Pennant the Blues will again be the team to beat in season 2014/15. In: Matt Northcott (Marion). Out: Nil

Ascot Park: A well planned attack by Lion’s management saw the Club’s Premier One side perform well over season 2013/14. Ultimately the playing group fell one win short losing a competitive Grand Final to the Adelaide Blues. We would expect Ascot Park to again figure prominently this year. Big pick-ups are David Faehrmann (Payneham), Danny Deed (Glenelg) and Terry Howard (Brighton). It will be interesting to see the approach taken by new selectors Rodney Rea and Craig Mills as the Club looks to go one better in season 2014/15. In: Danny Deed (Glenelg), David Faehrmann (Payneham), Terry Howard (Brighton), Col Harvey (Marion after a year off), Beau Traill (Morphett Vale).Out: Steve Tarr (Walkerville)

Marion: The loss of 10 quality bowlers in the off-season will see the Hurricanes go into this year’s competition with plenty to prove. A perennial top four side Marion has struggled to impact on the finals over the last four years other than one Grand Final appearance. A revamped team will include Jeff Aworth who returns to the club after five years as Brighton Player Coach. He will take up a similar position with the Hurricanes and will look to his new look outfit to start the

season full of running. Big pick-ups include Joc Hastie, former U18 champion Brandon Whiley from McLaren Vale and former Adelaide Masters champion Geoff Collins from Brighton. In: Jeff Aworth (Brighton), Geoff Collins (Brighton), Joc Hastie (Brighton), Mark Sharman (Brighton), Brandon Whiley (McLaren Vale), Out: Ashley Klose (Holdfast Bay), Brady Slater (Holdfast Bay), Stuart Forbes (Holdfast Bay), Matt Northcott (Adelaide), Adam Forbes (Barossa)

Lockleys: After winning nine of the first 10 minor round games last season the Eagles fell into a hole but sneaked into the final series at the end of the year. A loss to the Hurricanes in the Elimination Final was a disappointing ending to a season which promised so much. The Club will go into this year’s competition having lost the services of skips Ian Miller, Gary Thompson and Peter Gageler during the off-season. It is difficult to see the Eagles finishing in the top six sides and the team may well be in a battle to retain its spot in the elite competition. In: Paul Sigley (Glenelg), Tim Saunders (Glenelg), Ray Bryant (Glenelg), Michael Bertilmeister (Glenelg), Garth Saunders (Glenelg), Sam Mezzini (Holdfast Bay), Brad Jansen (return after season off), Andrew Mair (return to Bowls), Out: Ian Miller (Toorak/Burnside), Neil Miller (Toorak/Burnside), Gary Thompson (Kensington/Marryatville), Peter Gageler (Broken Hill), Josh Thompson (Prospect-Broadview), Di Green (Brighton), Mark Green (Brighton),

Modbury: Of all sides in last year’s Premier One competition the Modbury Thunder would have been the most disappointed at the end of the minor rounds. After fifth placed finishes in the previous two years the club was well positioned going into round 16 only to lose two critical games and again miss out on a finals spot. Club Coach Simon Dorr will undoubtedly be looking for commitment from day one of the coming season. His cause will not be helped with the loss of Colin Saltmarsh who has moved to Queensland and Ted Saltmarsh who is spending a year traveling. The return of Matt Romaine after a year off will help as will the inclusion of Derrick Bushell from Kadina. A big season coming up for the Thunder! In: Derrick Bushell (Kadina), Keryn Hackett (Clearview), Matt Romaine, Don Smith (Walkerville)Out: Col Saltmarsh (Helensvale), Ted Saltmarsh (season off)

Grange: Powerhouse club Grange had a season to forget in 2013/14. Having been around the top of the tree for many years they were due for that eventuality. With such a rich history behind them we can expect the Dolphins to rebound regardless of what team they put on the greens. The loss of quality bowler Ryan Digby (studies) is untimely but Terry O’Brien and Darren Niblett return to the fold. Expect a strong performance.In: Darren Niblett (Murray Bridge), Terry O’Brien (Holdfast Bay), George Fyfe (Underdale Airport). Out: Ryan Digby (studies).


Holdfast Bay: After an excellent second half of last year Holdfast Bay looked to have a side which would go into this season with some confidence. À big recruitment program during the off-season has given coach Kane Coulls and the club what looks like a much more potent squad. The key will be to have what is a revamped team ready for the first round in October. Going into 2013/14 the feeling was that Holdfast was maybe two or three quality bowlers short and it appears that is how it played out. Picking up Ashley Klose, Brady Slater and Stuart Forbes from the Hurricanes as well as a raft of talented players should go a long way to addressing this problem. In: Ashley Klose (Marion), Stuart Forbes (Marion), Brady Slater (Marion), Rob, Josh and Nathan Studham (Port Wakefield), Mark and Sam Denton (Robe), Simon Barriga (Kensington-Marryatville) Out: Darren Vigar (year off), Terry O’Brien (Grange), Sam Mezzini (Lockleys).

West Lakes: After a mixed bag of results last season the Lakers have recruited well and will go into this season with some confidence. In many games last year the playing group was in a position to take a major share of the points only to lose narrowly. However, a strong finish saw the club hold its spot in the elite division. A strong recruitment program in the off-season has paid dividends with young star Renee McPharlin donning West Lakes colours for 2014/15. It will be McPharlin’s first foray into the metropolitan competition after spending her career in her home town of Balaklava. She will be joined by U18 stars Lynsey and Isaac Trenorden along with their brother Jack and father Phil Groves all who will travel from Lenswood. To top it up U18 State representative Hayley Woolfitt will also play for the Lakers after transferring from Milang.

In: Lynsey Trenorden (Lenswood), Isaac Trenorden (Lenswood), Jack Trenorden (Lenswood), Phil Groves (Lenswood), Hayley Woolfitt (Milang), Tom Ellis (Glenelg), Renee McPharlin (Balaklava) Out: Nil

Hawthorn: After a year in the second tier the Hawks return to Premier One courtesy of a sensational win against Brighton in last year’s Premier Two South Grand Final. On face value the Hawks, under the guidance of player coach Steve Grant, look capable of competing at the elite level but the playing group won’t have the luxury of surviving a slow start to the season. Much will depend on the first five games and how the team stacks up against the lift in quality. They may struggle against the heavyweights of the competition but look to have a balanced competitive side. In: NilOut: Nil

Gawler: Gawler goes into season 2014/15 after a one shot win against Kensington/Marryatville in last year’s Premier Two North Grand Final. The Club’s squad will be mostly unchanged from last season and there is no doubt that the playing group will go into this year’s competition as underdogs. As with close neighbour Salisbury we rate the club’s ability as somewhere between the second tier and Premier One. Much will depend on the continued good form of senior skips Shane Bevin, Daryl Kubisch and Ross McConnell and how the club utilises the considerable skills of young bowler Ben Bowman. Home games will hold the key to what unfolds during what will be a hard season. In: NilOut: Nil

the Lakers after transferring from Milang.

games will hold the key to what unfolds during what will be a

Clockwise from above:Ashley Klose has moved to

Holdfast Bay; Jeff Aworth &

Joc Hastie have moved to Marion;

Lynsey Trenorden will join West

Lakes; Josh Studham will travel to

Adelaide weekly to play at Holdfast

Bay; Renee McPharlin is another

major young recruit for West Lakes


On Wednesday and Thursday, August 20 and 21, the Wallaroo Bowling Club successfully hosted the ‘Copper Coast 2 Days Bowls Classic’. Thank you to members of

the Wallaroo Club who ensured a great time was had by all.

Then on Friday August 22 as part of Bowls SA’s Volunteer Appreciation & Recognition Program approximately 160 volunteers from across the Yorke Peninsula filled Kadina’s Ascot Theatre for a screening of the movie Jersey Boys followed by refreshments provided by Wallaroo Bowling Club.

Thanks go to the District Council of the Copper Coast for their wonderful support along with partners ANZ, Apia, Alsco, Mars, Clubs SA, I Love Coffee and Samuel Smith & Son.

Also a big thank you goes to Region Councillors Phil Spiers and Annette Rowntree and Region Secretary Audrey May for assisting Bowls SA with the organising.

In addition to Bowls SA staff, President Don Crosby, Vice President Jackie Kelly and Board Director Wayne Prosser were in attendance along with partners ANZ represented by Adam Moss, District Manager SA North & West, Phil Miller and Kevin the ATM, and Rik Thiel from Apia.

A special presentation was made to Audrey May who was nominated for the Bowls SA Volunteer of the Year Award.

Audrey’s years of volunteering has included Warooka Bowling Club Administrative Secretary for 12 years, President of Southern Yorke Peninsula WBA and Secretary of the Region 2 Men’s before amalgamation, a role she has held for 10 Years.

Audrey is a Coach and Umpire and has constantly sacrificed her time for Clubs, Associations and the Region but Audrey’s volunteering doesn’t stop with Bowls, she is also a netball Umpire and a volunteer for Reading for the Blind.

The Region also recognised the following volunteers Irene Grieg (Ardrossan), Penny McCarthy (Bute), Geoff Edwards (Port Broughton), Maureen Worden (Minlaton), Merrilyn Lovelock (Port Vincent), Val Andrew (Moonta), Lorna Arthur (Maitland), Val Davies (Port Victoria), Joy Emms (Wallaroo) and Doreen Sobey (Wallaroo Mines).

Richard Law, Mark Easton, Audrey May, Kevin the ATM, Annette Rowntree and Phil Spiers

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Moviegoers enjoying refreshments Top: President Don Crosby and Vice President Janice Kelly OAM with Region 2 Volunteers (photo courtesy of YP Country Times)


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The STARCLUB program must be doing something right – so far 103 Lawn Bowls clubs across SA have registered with the program with 17 of these clubs progressing to STARCLUB status. This means they have completed the free online assessment and met the set criteria across all five of the key areas – Well Managed, Coaches and Officials, Volunteers Valued, Positive & Welcoming and Safe for All.

Clubs are welcome to progress at their own pace and involve as many committee and members in the process of benchmarking their club and setting actions for the future.

Moonta Bowling Club is featured in a new promotional video for the program that illustrates how this FREE program is easy to use and offers something for EVERY club no matter how large or small they are.

All clubs are encouraged to at least have a look at the website and without obligation, login and checkout the multitude of resources, templates, policies and training that are freely on offer.

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AGM’s – Approval of Committee members

Bowling Clubs have now had their Annual General Meetings and, as Clubs now gear up for the new season, it’s important to remember that all new committee members must be approved as a” fit and proper person” holding a position of authority for a Licensed Venue by the Commissioner for Liquor and Gaming.

Full Club Licences must submit all new committee members by way of “Approval of a Person At a Club Application” form and fully completed “Personal Identification Declarations” (PID’s) with the appropriate fee. It is generally acknowledged that once a completed application is submitted, the applicant can assume a position on the committee, subject to full approval.

Limited Club Licences have a partial exemption and just need to submit all committee members’ details annually on the one form “Application For Change Of Committee For a Licensed Club”. Once submitted they can start acting in that capacity.

All forms can be downloaded from the members section of www.clubssa.com.au under Liquor Licensing or from the Office of Consumer & Business Services.

The Liquor Licensing Act 1997 over rides the Constitution of a Club. Therefore a person elected by the members, or appointed to the Committee of Management of a Club in accordance with their Constitution cannot legally hold that position until approved by the Office of the Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling (Consumer and Business Services).

It is recommended that people who nominate for positions of Authority on a Board of Management are made aware that their election is subject to approval by the Commissioner and Personal Identification Declarations (PID’s) should be handed to all newly elected committee people as soon as possible and lodged within 14 Days.

We hope this clarifies your responsibilities. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact myself on 0420 455 305.

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SENIORS SUPA SERIES AND VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATION DAYS

The Copper Coast 2 Days Bowls Classic and Yorke Peninsula Volunteer Appreciation Day were held on the 20, 21 and 22 August with the South Eastern 2 Day Classic and Volunteer Appreciation Day fast approaching on September 22, 23 and 24.

Planning is also underway for the Seniors Supa Series events and Volunteer Appreciation Days in the Riverland (Waikerie), Southern Vales, Southern Fleurieu and Eyre Peninsula.

These events are supported by the District Council of the Copper Coast, City of Mount Gambier, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, City of Onkaparinga and City of Victor Harbor. Bowls SA extends a huge thankyou to these Councils for their support.

Stay tuned for further information through your Club or on the Bowls SA website and Facebook pages.

A Volunteer Appreciation Movie Morning will be happening again this year at the Capri Theatre, Goodwood on Friday October 31 and more information will be distributed shortly.The December edition of the SA Bowler will include a summary of all the Seniors Supa Series and Volunteer Appreciation Days scheduled for 2014-2015.

SOCIAL MEDIA

With 1,703 Likes to date, Bowls SA is on target to achieve our quest to reach 2,000 Likes on Facebook by December 31. Invite your members, friends, family

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Bowls SA is gaining a presence on Twitter and LinkedIn so if you have a Twitter and LinkedIn account, please follow @BowlsSouthAus on Twitter:

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SAVE THE DATES

Australian Premier League

Tuesday November 18, 2014The Highway290 Anzac Highway, PlymptonA fun Bowls themed night watching the Adelaide Endurance on the big screen.Keep your eye out on the Bowls SA Facebook and Twitter pages for updates and more announcements.

Bowls SA Awards Night

Friday May 29, 2015Endeavour Homes PavilionMorphettville RacecourseAnzac Highway, MorphettvilleSee details on Page 31

FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS - ON AND OFF THE GREEN

To increase awareness that clubs are more than just a place to bowl, an advertisement and advertorial was recently included in the City Messenger.Posters have also been distributed to Community Libraries within the Metro area and businesses to assist in expanding the uptake.

An increasing number of enquiries are being received from businesses and the wider community who are looking to hold social and corporate functions at Bowls clubs and we encourage all Clubs to give thought to how they can utilise their facilities to benefit from this.

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WORKING FOR A LIVINGMost of us, barring injury and

illness, spend a good deal of our life working. We work for

others or we work for ourselves but at all times you work with purpose and there are many out there who work because they love what they do.It is such a common aspect of our daily living that we can take work for granted.The protections that have evolved for a person at work over the last 30 years in particular have been significant and welcomed.Occupational health and safety, and risk management have now reached a level that has reduced and minimised injuries significantly. Bad work practices are also diminishing.However, breaches of those aspects still occur commonly. A workforce that is large, mobile and driven by free market economics and the economic imperative in the quest for economic gain can overwhelm consideration of individual’s rights.Many do not take sufficient time to consider their work situation. People have a number of different jobs or the same job at different places in a lifetime. More and more often those jobs are governed by a written document which has all of the terms and conditions applicable and other conditions are imposed upon you by the law, such as the Fair Work Act and Industrial Relations legislation.

It is important that the law enshrines rights of employees. When pressured times arise, such as when the GFC hit and cuts occur, human resources are expendable. You need to know what your rights are in that situation and the best time to actually find out is the time they are least relevant to you, when you start the job. If you are provided with a contract of employment, it is important you obtain advice about it. Even a short time spent with a trained advocate who can take you through the particular clauses of a document, is worth doing. You are then best placed to understand the effect it is going to have upon you. Aspects to consider, if you are changing employment, are matters such as how long it takes to terminate employment, how much notice you have to give and what rights you might have upon an employer making you redundant.At the time you begin a role, of course you are not thinking about the bad times but that is the time to consider it, openly, when relations are good. It is not so much understanding the contract to the extent you will not sign it. It is understanding it so that when you sign it you are doing so on an informed basis.A very important consideration when starting a new job is what happens when a role is coming to an end be it mutually or at the request of the employer. There are no jobs forever anymore, if ever there was. The law protects you in a limited sense from unfair practices; provides you with a modest amount of compensation in circumstances where they take effect, and enables you to have a buffer against a time of no resources until you can obtain other employment. Often that buffer is inadequate. The law imposes limits to the recovery of damages in a situation where you have been unfairly treated, commonly a maximum of six months’ salary. Obtaining other employment and negotiating your way out of such a situation without going to a full hearing is a sensible approach to adopt in many cases.Again, you will need proper advice from an advocate who practices in the area at that time because the industrial laws are complex, are continually changing depending on what government is in power and

there are a number of exclusions and limitations in what you can do. Advice at that stage of the process is critical.Often an employee will say a situation is unfair and the employer may say they are just managing a situation that has arisen. It really depends on your perspective. Even then there are practices that an employer has to follow to ensure that a worker is given a fair chance to amend their ways or to be made aware of what it is that has to be changed.Both parties have significant rights.In my view, at a time when you are given a written notice from the employer or even when you have been spoken to, it would not harm you at all to get some brief advice as to what this all may mean.Trained advocates having dealt with such matters many times can sense and understand the context of such discussions between an employee and an employer. You would benefit again from early advice so that you can fashion your actions accordingly which may even mean looking for other alternative employment. Lastly, it should not be lost that an employee can feel a significant sense of loss, stress and in some cases psychiatric injury due to the manner and method by which such employment situations are handled. Workcover claims can occur. The decisions are of tremendous impact, particularly if delivered unfairly or without warrant from the worker’s view. The employment world can be brutal. Being made aware of your rights and options are matters that you need to consider at all times throughout your working life. If only life was a game of bowls.

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REGION 5Kirton At the Club’s Annual General Meeting in May, President Steve Baust announced and congratulated three members who were recognised with the Club’s highest honour; Life Membership.

Shirley Baldwin had been a member of Kirton since 1985 while Maxine Dunchue and Jeanette Wiseman both became members in 1992.

Shirley Baldwin, Maxine Dunchue and Jeanette Wiseman

REGION 650 years of Lawn BowlsAlby Aay commenced his Lawn Bowling career in 1964 at Tailem Bend, before transferring to Murray Bridge in 1965. He won his first B Grade single in 1968 and two years later was chosen to play in the Country Round Robin, where he continued to play for 25 years.Chosen to play in the State Development Squad in 1970 and a member of the State Squad from 1980 until 1989, Alby represented South Australia for nine years playing against New Zealand and Australian sides. Alby also played against the All Stars at Edwardstown in the early 1980’s, winning twice and a runner-up twice.He was accredited as a National Coach in 1981.

Hahndorf Bowling Club, served as President of the Ladies Club between 1987 and 1989 and again between 1995 and 1997.

Glad DeSimon

Great Southern Bowling AssociationAt a Special General Meeting held at the Victor Harbor Bowling Club on April 16, 2014 the amalgamation of the Great Southern Men’s and the Great Southern Women’s Bowling Associations was resolved to form the Great Southern Bowling Association.

The inaugural Annual General Meeting of the newly amalgamated Association was held at the McLaren Vale Club on July 10 was well attended by Region 7 Executives, representatives and delegates from all 14 Member Clubs.

Region 7 extends good wishes to the Board of Management as the Association embarks on a new era in the sport of bowls history on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

REGION 9Hope Valley Hope Valley Bowling & Community Club celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year and, instead of having one function to celebrate, we are endeavouring to celebrate during all our functions planned for 2014. September 21 will be our Opening Day, when we have a number of official guests attending, plus representatives from the Tea Tree Gully Council. For some members, this is the only

During this time, with the aid of a homemade bowls return stand, a mirror and a passageway, Alby honed his skills at draw bowling to the extent that he became one of the best leaders in the area and, 30 years later, is still one of the best.Alternating between the Murray Bridge RSL and Murray Bridge Bowling Clubs, and playing with son Colin (also an accomplished bowler) Alby won the Country Carnival Fours four times, was runner-up three times as well as winning both the State Singles and State Pairs. With a total of six Club Singles wins, seven Club Pairs and four Club Fours, Alby was always a force to be reckoned with. Now over 80, and in the ‘late afternoon’ of his 50 year career, Alby’s skill at draw bowling and his ability to adjust both line and length still make him a difficult opponent.

Alby Aay

REGION 7100 up! Congratulations go to Glad DeSimoni who celebrated her 100th birthday on May 28th.Glad, a long term member of the


CLUB & REGIONAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STATE

Bowling Club they have belonged to; having enjoyed 25 years of friendship and bowls, both competitive and social. The Club is now in the enviable position of having over 200 members, three great greens (all under lights) and fielding one of the largest numbers of pennant teams in the metro area. The Club was fortunate to be a finalist in the Bowls SA Club of the Year and Administrative Secretary, Margaret Morden was a finalist in the Volunteer of the Year Awards. Three of our Board members attended the Awards Nights held at the Magarey Room, at AAMI Stadium, and although not being named as winners, it was a great night enjoyed by all, and a big “thank you” to Bowls SA for putting on such a spectacular evening. All finalists were acknowledged during the evening, and were introduced to the gathering – which we thought was a fine gesture.Members have maintained social interaction during winter having their greens open for social Bowls on Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays.

Arch BaxterArch started bowling over 30 years ago and as he was a pretty good bowler he skippering the 2nd side (1 White) for Elizabeth for 17 years. When he started getting problems with his knees that caused his game to deteriorate he was dropped to a

lower side. Eventually he had a knee replacement and managed to get back into the 2nd side but then he tore a tendon in his shoulder that really messed up his game. Arch then resorted to playing with his other arm for four years only to have his other shoulder give up on him as well. His game deteriorated to the point where he was playing in the bottom side and some weeks not even getting selected. Finally he bought a second hand bowling arm and started practising. Since then he has improved every year and finally last season he celebrated making it into the top side at Elizabeth at the grand old age of 83; a remarkable achievement!

Arch Baxter

John Ludbrook, Margaret Morden, Carmel Farrow and Heather Morden

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Spot the Jack Competition

You Be the Umpire

The skip of team A drove at the head and displaced a number of bowls. The three team members of team B, who were standing together at the head, were unable to move quickly enough and some of the bowls in motion were displaced by their feet. What action should be taken?

A jack in the ditch is moved by a non-toucher played by team A entering the ditch. Team A Skip says “We have to agree on the replacement of the jack or the end is dead”. Team B skip disagrees saying “It is my duty to re-position the jack”. Who is correct?

The marker in a singles game has been asked by one of the players to measure all shots during the game. At the conclusion of one end, before the players have reached the head, the marker has recorded the score on the score card and kicked the bowls out of the head. Is he correct?

The first end in a singles game is tied. Player A claims that they are going to play the first end again and that they should toss to see who plays first. Player B disagrees and calls the umpire. Who is correct?

Team A goes into the second round of a Club’s championship due to a forfeit given by their opponents. A week later they fail to turn up for the second round of the championship and are eliminated by the tournament committee. At the quarter final, a team is a player short and a member of team A plays as a substitute. Is this permitted?

The marker in a singles game has been asked by one of the players to measure all shots during the game. At the conclusion of one end, before the players have reached the head, the marker has recorded the score on the score card and kicked the bowls out of the head. Is he correct?

The first end in a singles game is tied. Player A claims that they are going to play the first end again and that they should toss to see who plays first. Player B disagrees and calls

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Questions

We Will Remember Them

ARDROSSANDorothy JacksonJohn McGuire

BRINKWORTH Steven Klemm

BURRABob CoathupeGraham DuncanMalcolm Beinke

CLARENCE GARDENSJenny Ryan

CURRAMULKAKathleen Seymour

ELIZABETH David Boanas

EUDUNDAGraham Minge

FREELINGBrian Reichstein

GAWLERKeith Barker

GEORGETOWN MEMORIALGeoffrey Millard

HOLDFAST BAYBarry LemmWilliam Speed

HOPE VALLEYNeville Wighton

KENSINGTON MARRYATVILLEBill Lane

KIRTONTrevor Howard

LOXTONMalcolm Wachtel

MARIONBob OlifentRex Whitehead

MAITLANDJulie LodgeOlive WuttkeTom Davey

MANNUMFay Wakefield

MEADOWSKay GuyMalcolm Page

MOUNT PLEASANT Steve Marshall

NARACOORTEMavis Parry

ROSEWATERJack Evans

SALISBURYRobert Gray

SEMAPHOREBrian Robertson Peter O’Pray

TRANMEREJohn Butcher

TRINITY GARDENSAndrew (Andy) Brown

URAIDLAYvonne Crabb

WALLAROOBarney Brown Roger Pearce

WHYALLA GOLFEthel MuttonJanet Sior


You Be the Umpire Answers

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The third of team A has the option of: Placing the bowls where they believe they would have come to rest OR Declaring the end dead Law 28.1.3.1

Team B skip is correct. An opponent or the marker in singles should put the jack back to its former position. Law 33.5.3 and Law 29.4

No. No bowl should be moved until both players have agreed to each shot. Law 55.2.13

Player B is correct. The end is a completed end and recorded on the scorecard as such. Law 41.2.

No. A team is constituted by receiving a forfeit and a constituted member of a team cannot act as a substitute in another team in that competition. DR 4.7.65

Team B skip is correct. An opponent or the marker in singles should put the jack back to

Coaches Corner

SINGLES GAME DRILL

REQUIREMENTS for two ends set ups2 Jacks2 sets of Old or Night Owl BowlsScore card (to record your score AND opponent’s score)Mat and Measure

GAME(1) Place the four old bowls around the jack one mat length away.

(These bowls become your opponent’s) (2) Play your four bowls to beat or cut down your opponent’s

bowls.(3) Score as you would in a normal game of singles the first to

21. This is including your opponent’s bowls should they win the end.

This drill will not only help you with shot selection but improve your drawing ability in a game. Vary lengths. CHANGE ITPlace the bowls around the jack a mat width away.

GIVE YOUR SELF A CHALLENGEPlace one or two opponent’s bowls touching jack.This drill is unlimited with choices of heads that you can set up and practise.

Deanna Amos

Corrections

Unfortunately, there were some errors in the June issue; our apologies.

Country Carnival Fours - Winners

Pat Joraslafsky, Sandra Redding, Yvonne Dodd, and Cindy Thompson with Penny McCarthy and MGA Insurance Brokers representative, Rebekah Munn.

Coaches Corner Deanna Amos was the author of the Coaches Corner not Denise Amos


Answers

STATE SINGLES - OPENContact Region Closing Date - Country29 September Closing Date - Metro19 & 26 September Metro Qualifying23 - 29 April Finals - Champions Week

STATE PAIRSContact Region Closing Date - Country20 October Closing Date - Metro2 & 9 November Metro Qualifying23 - 29 April Finals - Champions Week

STATE FOURSContact Region Closing Date - Country10 November Closing Date - Metro23 & 30 November Metro Qualifying23 - 29 April Finals - Champions Week

STATE PAIRS - MIXED24 November Closing Date7, 14 & 15 December Qualifying & Finals

STATE SINGLESContact Region Closing Date - Country15 December Closing Date - Metro11 & 18 January Metro Qualifying23 - 29 April Finals - Champions Week

STATE SINGLES - UNDER 2512 January Closing Date 24 - 26 January Qualifying and Finals

MGA MEN’S COUNTRY CARNIVAL8 December Closing Date2 - 8 February Sectional & Knockout Rounds9 February Finals - Marion Bowling Club

MEN’S COUNTRY ROUND ROBIN10 - 13 February Marion Bowling Club

WOMEN’S COUNTRY ROUND ROBIN10 - 13 February Payneham Bowling Club

STATE TRIPLESContact Region Closing Date - Country9 February Closing Date - Metro15 & 22 February Metro Qualifying23 - 29 April Finals - Champions Week

5 We Will Remember ThemUpcoming Events

WOMEN’S PRESTIGE MEDLEY5 & 6 March Marion Bowling Club

METRO V COUNTRY (SCHROETER, KENNEDY AND ROGERS SHIELDS)

7 March Marion Bowling Club

MEN’S PRESTIGE MEDLEY8 & 9 March Marion Bowling Club

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - PAIRS & SINGLES2 March Closing Date 15 March Singles - Qualifying22 March Pairs - Qualifying23 - 29 April Finals - Champions Week

MGA WOMEN’S COUNTRY CARNIVAL9 February Closing Date 23 - 28 March Sectional & Knockout rounds29 March Finals - Payneham Bowling Club

AUSTRALIAN SIDES CHAMPIONSHIPS9 - 12 April Yokine Bowling Club, WA

STATE UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS23 March Closing Date13 - 17 April To be advised

CHAMPIONS WEEK23-29 April Lockleys Bowling Club

AUSTRALIAN INDOOR27 April Closing Date 16 & 17 May Qualifying18 - 21 August National Event - Tweed Heads BC

Winner of the Under 25 Singles in 2014, Nathan Pedersen with Board Director Jill Ackland.


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