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Edition 4 – July 2019

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by Peter Dive, Zone 12 Publicity Officer

elcome to the June edition of “In The Zone”, a monthly Newsletter for Zone 12 - Sydney South West Lawn Bowls WAssociation. It will feature achievements and results over the last month and upcoming events across the Zone. The Management Committee hopes you enjoy reading “In The Zone”.

IN THIS ISSUE

Bullants secure 3-peat of flags -

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Australian Open Wrap - Page 2

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Zone Pennant Finals Wrap - Page 3

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Hollywood’s passing shocks the

community - Page 4

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Junior State Fours champions / Junior

Inter Zone side Page 4

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NEW!!! – 60 Seconds – Ben Twist

Page 5

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Upcoming Events / From the Publicity

Officer - Page 5

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Lansdowne Women’s District Wrap

Page 5 & 6

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Club Championships Wrap

Page 8-10

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Hats off to the Champions

Page 11

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Upcoming Events – Page 11

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Bereavements - Page 11

BULLANTS SECURE 3-PEAT OF FLAGS Cabramatta Bullants No1 State Pennant side have successfully defended their Pennant Flag at Forster and in doing so won for unprecedented third time in a row. The Bullants commenced their defence of the title with a 71-45 Round 1 victory over Wisemans Park. Round 2 saw them defeat Soldiers Point 88-32. With a new format this year, Quarter Finals were part of the format and luckily for the Bullants this was case as they lost their Round 3 match against Raymond Terrace 50-56 to finish second in their Section. Their Quarter Final was against Wenty Leagues and ran out with a comfortable 73-44 victory. The Bullants then faced fellow Zone 12 club in Mount Lewis in the semi-final. The Bullants showed that their form was improving the longer they played as they scored a 72-62 victory over the Lions. The Final was against the only other club that has scored a 3 peat in State No 1 flags, Taren Point. Ray “Razor” Pearse’s rink was in white hot form as they built the foundation of the 71-37 victory with a 34-8 rink win. Ray said on the victory “It’s an unbelievable achievement by the club and we are ecstatic on the victory. The boys continued to improve over the weekend and we were at our best at the business end of the competition.” Mounties ventured to Warilla in search of the Grade 6 Pennant flag. From the outset Mounties were in great form winning all of their round robin matches in close contests. Their form continued with a 65-40 victory over Cardiff in the quarter final and a 68-39 win over East Cessnock in the semi. Unfortunately for Mounties they played a very strong Kempsey Macleay RSL team in the final, which they had already defeated in the round robin, to lose 64-46. Mounties should be extremely proud of their achievements.


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AUSTRALIAN OPEN WRAP The 2019 Australian Open would be described as the Lansdowne Women’s District and Zone 12 Open. The number of players who had success from these two bowling association was phenomenal. Alongside Ray Pearse’s victory with Aron Sherriff in the Men’s Pairs, there was success across most disciplines at the Open. St Johns Park’s Dawn Hayman had a fantastic Open. Dawn teamed with fellow NSW representative Genevieve Delves to win the Woman’s Pairs over fellow Lansdowne Women’s District players in Jessica Hogan and Carman Anderson (Cabramatta). Dawn said on their victory “It was a hard fought win especially when we were down 11-5 against Jess and Carmen in a high quality match. Gen and I are extremely happy with the win as we combined well throughout the tournament. We were super excited about our first AO pairs.” Dawn also reached the semi-final of the Women’s Singles before being defeated by eventual champion in Natasha Scott. Cabramatta’s Jessica Hogan was another person who had a fantastic tournament. As mentioned she was runner up in the Women’s Pairs but also teamed with fellow Lansdowne players Brianna Smith (St Johns Park) Louise Cronan and Tiffany Brodie to be runners up in the Women’s Fours. Brianna Smith (St Johns Park) showed she has an enormous future in the game. Alongside her runner up in the Women’s Fours, Brianna reached the quarter-final of the Women’s Singles where she was also defeated by Natasha Scott. The awesome foursome of mums took out the Women’s Fours and this team included Anne Johns and Kelsey Cottrell (St Johns Park) with fellow St Johns Park pennant player Rebecca Van Asch and Lynsey Clarke. Other notable achievements during the tournament was Carl Healey (Cabramatta) reaching the Men’s Singles semi-finals. Aaron Wilson (Cabramatta) was skipping of the Men’s Fours team that were semi-finalists. Don Strickland (St Johns Park) teamed with Julio Posadas (Chester Hill) to reach the semi-finals of the Over 60’sMen’s Pairs. Erin Swatridge reached the semi-finals of the Junior U18’s Girls Singles and was defeated by the eventual champion. Congratulations to all the players involved.

Genevieve Delves and Dawn Hayman Jessica Hogan and Carmen Anderson

Kelsey Cottrell Anne Johns Rebecca Van Asch Lynsey Clarke Aron Sherriff and Ray Pearse


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ZONE PENNANT FINALS WRAP The 2019 Zone Pennant finals were played out at St Johns Park in what could only be described as a fantastic weekend of bowls. St Johns Park and Cabramatta fought out the Grade 2 final and after a halfway mark lead to the Bullants, the Saints powered home for a 64-54 victory and their 4th Grade 2 title in a row. Birrong Sports made up for the disappointment of losing last year’s final as favourites when they defeated St Johns Park 54-49. Padstow had a huge number of supporters over the 2 days. They defeated favourites Picnic Point then waited for St Johns Park for the final and they also made up for last year’s disappointment of losing the final as they defeated St Johns Park 61- 50. Celebrations were long and hard at The Stow. Grade 5 saw two teams with different season form battle it out and it was Mount Lewis who stormed over the top of St Johns Park to win the flag by 68-63 with each rink only a difference of 1-2 shots. Grade 6 was fought over 2 days and Mounties adjusted best to the fast greens as they defeated Birrong Sports 66-48. It had been a very emotional week for the Mounties club and this was the perfect remedy to celebrate long into the night. Grade 7 saw 3 teams, St Johns Park, Birrong Sports and Campsie South the form teams of the competition and it was St Johns Park who won by winning 2 games and head back for another tilt at winning the Grade 7 State flag.

Grade 2 Champions – St Johns Park Grade 3 Champions – Birrong Sports

Grade 4 Champions - Padstow Grade 5 Champions – Mount Lewis

Grade 6 Champions - Mounties Grade 7 Champions – St Johns Park


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HOLLYWOODS PASSING SHOCKS THE BOWLS COMMUNITY

Ray began playing bowls at Revesby Workers in August 1977. Ray had an immediate effect on the members of the club with his great sportsmanship which he brought from his Tennis playing days. Ray won every championship at Revesby Workers except for the Minor Singles as he won the Major Singles at his first attempt. Ray won over 30 club championship titles and was a life member of Revesby Workers. Ray was well known to always take a new bowler or a player who was struggling as his team mate and play in a club championship until they won. Ray rarely defended a title and was always looking for the next new bowler to enter into a competition. Ray got the name of Hollywood by often finishing last on championship days and playing to the crowd as he loved an audience. One tremendous asset about Ray was over the many years he skipped, he rarely got upset with his team as he knew they were trying their best. Ray won several pennants over the years with the highlight being winners of the State 3 pennant in 2013 as the Manager. Ray was President of Revesby Workers on 3 different occasions spanning many years with his last stint being over 10 years long. His gentle leadership was a key to the success of the amalgamation between Revesby and Revesby Workers. Rays dedication to club administration was

not just left to Revesby Workers. Ray served on many Southern Metropolitan District Committees and Zone 12. Ray was

well known throughout the bowls community as he entered numerous tournaments and always had a smile and a beer in hand. Ray was such a dedicated clubman he would lead committees, pick people up so they could come to the club to play pennants or just for a game of social bowls. Rays last game at Revesby Workers was playing a mixed social BBQ day with his mates and after he had a few quiet ales trying to solve the problems of the world and enjoying everybody’s company. Ray’s passing came as a massive shock to all of us, with Aron Sherriff dedicating his Australian Open Singles victory to him. My great mate Ray ‘Hollywood” Hopkins was 70. By Geoff Went

JUNIOR FOURS STATE CHAMPIONS The Zone 12 Junior Fours Champions of Ryan Klem , Erin Swatridge, Mia Hotson and Mathew Swan (Cabramatta) have won the State Junior Fours Championships in dramatic fashion over Zone 10. Going into the last end they needed 2 to tie or 3 to win. Mathew drew 2 fantastic shots to hold 2 with 1 bowl to be played. Unfortunately for the Zone 10 skip he promoted a Zone 12 bowl for third shot. Congratulations to al, the players and the parents for their great support

ZONE JUNIOR INTERZONE SIDE The Zone 12 Selectors have chosen the following players to represent at the Junior Interzone Championships on 17-18 August. .Singles Mathew Swan (Cabramatta); Pairs Mia Hotson (Cabramatta) and Corey Hedges (St Johns Park); Fours Ryan Klem (Cabramatta), Tameaka Hedges (Cabramatta), Daniel Ford (St Johns Park) and Erin Swatridge (Cabramatta).


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SIXTY SECONDS WITH SAINTS BEN TWIST Name: Ben Twist

Nickname: Twisty/Hewy

What do you/did you do for work: Bowls Administration at St Johns Park

Bowling Club

What would your dream job be: Whatever it is that Geoff Rymer does

How long have you been a member of St Johns Park: 9 years

How long have you played bowls: 16 years

Where (which club) did you first play: Pine Rivers in Brisbane

What bowls do you use: Taylor GTR size 4H

Biggest influence on your career: My Dad

Most memorable bowls moment: Winning Australian Champion of

Champion pairs with my Dad

Most embarrassing bowls moment: Each time I play with Carl Healey

Most annoying team mate and why: Carl Healey (pain in the neck).

Who is your sporting hero: Rodger Federer

Who is your favourite band/singer: Taylor Swift

Who is your celebrity crush: Taylor Swift

What is your favourite food: Donuts

What is your greatest fear: Heights and being picked to play with Carl Healey again

Where is your dream holiday destination: Lord Howe Island and Taylor Swift’s house

Which 3 people, living or dead would you invite to a dinner party: DRobin Williams (entertainment), Rodger Federer (hero) and Jesus Christ (to see if it’s fair dinkum or not)

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you like to have with you: Donuts, rum, bed (in that order)

UPCOMING 2019 ZONE EVENTS Zone events have been listed with entry forms on the Zone website and sent out to the clubs. The key dates for 2019 are

10-11, 17-18 August: State, Reserve and Senior Singles is played 31 August & 1 September: Champion of Champions Pairs is played @ Cabra Vale Diggers 7-8 September: Champion of Champions Singles is played @ Cabra Vale Diggers 14-15 September: Over 40’s State Pairs 20-29 September: State Championships 19-20 October: Rookie Singles 26-27 October: Rookie Pairs 17 November: Zone Presentation Day

FROM THE PUBLICITY OFFICER I would like to apologise to everyone who enjoy reading the newsletter as I have not been producing this on a monthly basis. I have a lot of new commitments in my life and have found it difficult to put together a regular newsletter. A lot of the articles do appear on the Zone 12 Facebook page. Please let me know if would like me to continue with the newsletter. Regards Peter Dive, Zone 12 Publicity Officer


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LANSDOWNE WOMENS DISTRICT WRAP The last couple of months have been extremely busy for the ladies at Lansdowne District with the completion of their District events and then following onto the Regionals. A win at the Regionals has the players off to the State Championships at South Tamworth from 2-10 September. The players are Kelsey Cottrell (St Johns Park) – Regional Singles Champion Erin Swatridge and Aaron Wilson (Cabramatta) – Regional Mixed Pairs Champion Dorothy Cragg, Cheryl Casserly, Bev Bright and Maria Giorgi (St Johns Park) – Regional Senior Fours Champions Erin Swatridge, Kay Moran, Jamie Lee Worsnop, Ellen Ryan (Cabramatta) – Regional Open Fours Champions Kelsey Cottrell, Anne Johns and Dawn Hayman (St Johns Park) – Regional Triples Champions Jessica Hogan and Carmen Anderson (Cabramatta) – Regional Pairs Champions Jan Watson and Joanne WaiWai – Regional Senior Pairs Champions Dawn Hayman (St Johns Park) – Champion of Club Champions Singles winner

Kelsey Cottrell – Regional Singles Champion Regional Mixed Pairs Champions

Regional Senior Fours Champions – St Johns Park Regional Open Fours Champions - Cabramatta


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LANSDOWNE WOMENS DISTRICT WRAP

Regional Open Triples Champion Regional Pairs Champions

Regional Senior Pairs Champions Champion of Champions Singles Champion


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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - TOURNAMENTS WRAP

Birrong Sports Handicap Triples Champions Ben Twist – Club Manly Invitational Singles Champion

Dooleys Regents Park Major Singles Runner Up and Champion Birrong Sports Club Triples Champions


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Padstow Club Pairs Champions Padstow Club Triples Champions

St Johns Park Brian Rinaldo Triples Tournament Champions Ingleburn Club Triples Champions

Birrong Sports Club Pairs Champions Padstow Minor Singles Champion


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Guildford Pairs Tournament Champions Guildford Open Pairs Tournament Champions

Picnic Point Club Singles Champion Birrong Sports Club Singles Champion

Ingleburn Club Singles Champion Cabra Vale Diggers Club Singles Champion


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HATS OFF TO OUR CLUB CHAMPIONS

Belmore Major Singles: B McKenny Belmore Club Triples: D Tarlinton, W Robertson, S Brissett Belmore Club Fours: M Wicks, B Hyland, D Draconine, S Brissett Birrong Club Triples: A Cain, B Suffolk, A Troth Birrong Club Pairs: E Tierney, D Lewis Birrong Sports Club Singles: G Best Birrong Handicap Triples Tournament: A Cain, S White, A Troth Cabra Vale Diggers Club Singles: Brent Norman Dooleys Regents Park Club Singles: Glenn Carroll Guildford Club Singles: Rob Nicholson Guildford Club Pairs: Ross Coble & Rob Nicholson Guildford Men’s Pairs Tournament: Chris Herden & Ben Twist Guildford Open Pairs Tournament: Andrew and Mathew Swan Ingleburn Club Singles: Steve Finnerty Ingleburn Club Triples: Andrew, S Finnerty, C Kennedy Ingleburn Minor Singles: W Bolwell Padstow Club Triples: J Rolls, D Young and M Lee Padstow Minor Singles: Luke Martin Padstow Major/Minor Pairs: C Thomas and R Beattie Picnic Point Club Singles: Bruce Balmond St Johns Park Minor Singles: Corey Hedges St Johns Park Brian Rinaldo Triples: G Phillips, K Brown, M Phillips

Chester Hill Mixed 3 Bowl Pairs: Sunday 25 August Contact Bill Farrell on 9644 1091 Chester Hill Over Open 5-a-side: Saturday 31 August Contact Bill Farrell on 9644 1091 Chester Hill Prawn & Chicken Day Two Bowl Triples: Sunday 8 September Contact Bill Farrell on 9644 1091

The Zone Management Committee would like to pass on their condolences to the family and friends of the following members who have recently passed away: Ray Hopkins - Revesby Workers/Cabramatta Bowling Clubs Norm Bartlett – Padstow Bowling Club Geoff Hood - Picnic Point Bowling Club Ray Sinclair – Birrong Sports Bowls Club


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