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Our Crown Perth Country Week Singles Champions Karen Cowin (Eaton) and Brad King (Geraldton)

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Pat Buller

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On behalf of the board may I congratulate all players and clubs who achieved individual or club honours this year. There are of course many, but special mention can perhaps be made of:

• The very fine year of Noelene Abe who followed up her state singles win, with country week pairs and fours titles,

• The performance of the Merredin club who provided both finalists in the country week pairs – albeit within slightly different age categories (well done to the oldies !),

• As much as it hurts to say, the excellent performance of the Osborne Park club in winning the metropolitan premier league. My thoughts were certainly with the family and teammates of Bob Couper, a terrific player and gentleman who ordinarily would have played in and celebrated a great day for the club,

• The continued performances of the Manning Memorial Bowling Club in both ladies and men’s pennant – an amazing record of on-green achievement this past season.

It is strange that for many, immediately a season is over you look back and realize how quickly it has passed.

Promotions have been earned, pennants celebrated and demotions accepted albeit begrudgingly. Early plans are

made for the new season, although they are probably forgotten by June, and clubs move back into their winter

cycle, whether that be social bowls, sponsored competitions or simply locking the door so as to enjoy a few months

rest. To all clubs metropolitan and country thank you for the season passed and we trust to see all of your members

back again for 2013/2014.

Metropolitan ForumsIf it hasn’t already information will shortly

be forwarded to clubs concerning discussion points for the season(s) ahead. It is very important that club committee’s as a whole discuss such issues and arm their relative delegates to the forums with the club’s view and not rely on personal agenda’s or crusades to be communicated. Although these forums are not in themselves decision making groups, they will provide valuable input to the relevant operational committees in framing the various rules, regulations and conditions of play for the new season. I urge all clubs to involve themselves in this process.

Country WeekMay I also express my thanks to all of

those clubs, volunteers and officials and Bowls WA staff who made the 2012/2013 country week so successful. Numbers were again very strong and from all reports the event ran smoothly, on time and with very little to concern the players themselves. The event is one of the biggest of its type in

Australia and takes an enormous amount of pre-competition work and hours of attendance each playing day – my thanks to all for a superbly run competition.

Annual DinnerThe social highlight of the bowling year;

the Crown Perth Annual Dinner will be held at Crown Perth on the evening of Friday May 31st. It is a wonderful night of celebration and I would urge all clubs to form a table and attend, helping to celebrate the many achievements of both metropolitan and country players and clubs alike. Ticketing details will be elsewhere in Jack Hi.

Sides SeriesFinally I am sure all bowlers wish our state

teams good fortune at the Australian Sides Series in Bendigo. It is a magnificent event and one that is very tough to win; good bowls and good fortune will be required in equal measures !

Enjoy the break and come back to your club refreshed and ready to assist wherever able.

The Bowls Mobile is one tool that is under utilized by many clubs. It is an excellent promotional tool and a great opportunity for the general public in your area to have a go on a short mat and to encourage them to get on the green.

To learn more about what the Bowls Mobile can do for your club contact Raj Suares at Bowls WA 9340-0800 or visit the Bowls WA Website under Governance Admin ---> Club Forms.

For the club bowler just because we are entering winter doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of our club.

Get to know what is happening at the club and nominate for the social events that the club works hard to promote. Bring along those friends you promised “to catch up with one day for a quick game”. There is something very convivial about being on the green on a bright winter’s day!

The off-season is the best time to introduce non-bowling friends and family to the sport as there are always greens available for discovering how easy it is to put the bowls on the jack!

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Casual winter events are a wonderful way to introduce to the game friends seeking new interests. Look back on how it has provided many friends and fun times for you.

There is also another opportunity that the cooler months provide. It is one that many keenly participate in each year but there is so much more that could be done by the bowling community.

Take a look at the club notice board, it is usually filled with invitations from other clubs to join them in events ranging from prestigious championships to social days.

By participating in some of these events organized by other country or metropolitan clubs, many benefits accrue to both individuals and to the clubs including: playing against people that you may not have met previously; providing another level of competition; supporting other clubs which will, in return, also support your club invitation events and perhaps most importantly, assist in the consolidation and growth of the sport.

Now that the pennant season is behind us, the cooler months provide

more time for clubs to look at increasing membership.

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Already we turn our attention to the 2013/2014 season in an effort to continue to improve what we offer as an administration to metro and country bowlers alike. And already in terms of fixturing there are plenty of challenges ahead.

The various Forum’s in May will further discuss some of these issues with club representatives to seek their input, but already we see:

• The relinguishing by the Northern Territory of the Australian Under 18 and Open Sides Series, originally schedule for July 2013 and May 2014 respectively. These will now be played in Western Australia (October 2013) and Tasmania (March 2014),

• The Sides Series will commence on Friday 28th March, a date originally planned for our metro pennant finals – further compressing the season,

• The National Over 60’s championships in Geelong, concluding on Friday 25th October, with pennant due to commence the following day – a busy schedule for those selected,

Another season of pennant has come and gone and as the President noted, heralding success for

some and some measure of disappointment for others.

• Australia Day falls on a Sunday in 2014, complicating the conduct of the state singles, which may be required to be “split” over two successive weekends,

• The wish to remove the “double-header” next season, complicated by some of the issues above and the further extension of the AFL season in the end of the bowls calendar.

Our Fixtures & Events Committee will consider these and other issues relating to the 2013/2014 calendar and look forward to club comment at the Forum. Key dates will be distributed for discussion beforehand.

Of course issues surrounding the extreme weather policy, particularly as it relates to the ladies and predominantly Tuesday pennant will be discussed in full. However whatever outcome is reached it will not be satisfactory to all. There are differing views between clubs and differing views WITHIN clubs; however I do promise to hear all positions, to allow the Fixtures & Events Committee to recommend the most appropriate format for as many bowlers as possible. Many thanks to the clubs and regions who have forwarded submissions

stating their position in advance.

In conjunction with Bowls Australia, the various states and territories have been working towards the introduction of a “whole of sport” information technology system. Previously BA and the various STA’s used their own system, some such as WA the SportingPulse model, but other states a varying array of platforms. The agreement to work towards a single national system will allow for many benefits for the sport as a whole, with the formation of a single national bowls database, the ability to transact for events, merchandise, player transfers and the like electronically and in due course the ability for clubs to enter both individual member and club results in order to build a complete historical profile. Similarly the days of faxing and telephoning results into head office may be coming to an end, with the opportunity for clubs to enter pennant results directly into the system.

A decision is due from Bowls Australia and the combined STA’s at meetings to be held during the Sides Series in late April – exciting times ahead for all.

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Michael Goble-Garratt

FROM THE UMPIRES

Firstly, the revised Crystal Mark Edition 2 of the Laws of The Sport of Bowls introduced in January 2011 seems to have addressed many issues that were amiss in former editions and did not require any of the previously seemingly endless amendments to be pasted on pages to correct omissions. This has led to a much wider understanding and adherence to the rules by the majority of players at all levels.

The season continued with the HEAT RULE included in the Field of Play Rules and there seems to have been a slightly better understanding of its application by the relevant officials and led to more correct decisions than not, when called upon to apply it. However, it was clearly apparent that several clubs simply did NOT comply with the correct “shade temperature” requirement for placement of thermometers and apparently defied the Greens Committee in doing so. Clubs that do not comply with the correct requirements may face the failure to approve their green/s for pennants play, should any review deem the HEAT RULE be retained for the coming season/s.

The definition of the shade temperature standard is very simple and a Stevenson Screen (box) does provide the ideal solution, though proper placement of the thermometer under shade, clear of metal or brickwork, at 1.2m above the ground does just as well. Another factor that needs to be considered is that some of the thermometers used, particularly those of the mechanical type with dial faces, were severely out of calibration and hence unsuited. These need to be compared to a unit that is known to be within tolerance, such as a liquid-filled, glass thermometer with the graduation ON the glass (as opposed to on a backing to which the glass tube is affixed). Or better still, USE the glass thermometer.

The Damaging the Green Rule was introduced in the Conditions of Play for WA events at the behest of several Clubs, that required players to deliver bowls in such a way as to avoid damaging greens, particularly synthetics that do not ‘heal’ when the subsurface is dented. General acceptance of this has led to a greater use of bowling arms, suitable walking stick support and/or coaching to enable players to adjust their delivery and, more importantly, being able to keep on participating in this sport of ours.

DEAD ENDS - It was noticed that many players still do NOT to appear understand that Law 31.2 requires that bowls that need to be transferred to the opposite end of the rink following the end being declared dead, MUST be carried up the rink to avoid distracting adjacent rinks. By extension, this also applies to Skips who ‘declare’ their last bowl (see ‘From the Umpires’ Jack Hi issue 91) – after all it makes absolute sense.

Club Umpires – some clubs still do not have enough Umpires/Measurers to enable them to supply one as required, as Umpire-of-the-Day, and seem not to be

bothered by this fact as they appear to fall back on an old definition of appointing “someone of sufficient standing” to act in the role. This is fraught with problems, not least the one of lack of knowledge - in spite of claims to the contrary by ex-officials, who are, more often than not, out of touch with progressive changes since their previous tenure. This lack of knowledge can lead to some potentially serious consequences.

The BWA Rules Committee (previously Umpires Committee) will be pressing for an addition to the Field of Play Rules for coming seasons, to compel clubs to provide a playing or non-playing, qualified person as Umpire-of-the-Day to fulfil their obligations that form part of their participation in Pennants. The rule would ensure that clubs either provide a suitably qualified person or, if not able to do so, then contact the visiting club/s, prior to the match, to see if they can provide one. In the event that the Home club is unable to source a suitably qualified person, then some penalty could be applied to the Home side/s.

Measuring – it has been noticed that many players who may be required to carry out measures, as thirds or markers in singles matches, do not fully understand what is really needed. The relevant measuring techniques are clearly illustrated in the publication “Umpires Handbook” which is available to purchase from Bowls WA or is given to every NEW applicant, included in the fee payable when attending an Umpires Course. An example is shown below of how to measure to a jack in the ditch from a bowl on the green. The measure is conducted from the bowl to the jack (as opposed to the usual jack-to-bowl) with an appropriate measure – ideally a suitable string measure, but a lockable tape with a flexible bullet-pointer would work too.

During the Pennant season just finished, several notable factors became evident, both good and not so good.

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

After what has been another bumper

season of Bowls in this issue of Jack

Hi we cover the results from what

was another successful Country

Week Championships (pages

32-33). All the Pennant Competition

results both Metropolitan (page

22-23) and Country (page 36-37) are covered and not

to be missed is the article on Matthew Ayres amazing

run at the Australian Open (page 20).

Those bowlers who like to keep active on the green we

have a full list of “Where to get a game out of season” which

is right in the middle of the magazine on pages 18 and 19.

For those not already aware this is our last issue of Jack

Hi with our long time production partners Media Tonic. On

behalf of Bowls WA I would sincerely like to thank Director

David Fare, along with Mike Fitzpatrick, Advertising and

Graphic Designer Jacky Holland for the work they have

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so many years.

In our next Issue which will come out in July you can look

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FROM THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR FF

The Women’s Inter Zone Pairs was held at the Eaton Bowling Club on March 9, 10. Once again, it was a close fought competition, with the Northern Zone regaining the shield.

Country Week for men opened with the Country All Stars versus the State team and squad players, at the Osborne Park Bowling Club. For the first time, players representing the country were presented with All Stars caps. As usual, it was an entertaining evening of bowls, with the metropolitan players winning both the All Stars and Over 60s matches.

Country Week was blessed with great weather and after a long week of bowls, the winners were:

Singles: B. King (Geraldton)

Pairs: T. Anderson, G. Skalco (Merredin)

Fours: S. Fewster, J. Fewster, T. Cabassi, B. Watson (Gingin)

The Merredin Bowling Club won the P.S. Bignall Trophy for the most successful club.

Thanks to Brian Burton and his Match Committee for the excellent conduct of this successful event.

The Margaret River Bowling Club hosted the Men’s Inter Zone Fours on February 2, 3. After a great weekend of bowls,

the Eastern Zone won the shield.

Before a large crowd of spectators, women’s Country Week opened at the Manning Bowling Club on March 17, with the Country All Stars versus a selected Metropolitan side. Caps were presented to the All Stars, by the President of BWA, Mr Patrick Buller.

The Metropolitan team, and Metropolitan Over 60s won both matches by narrow margins.

Thanks to the Manning Bowling Club for providing lunches, and a delightful afternoon tea for players and guests, to conclude the afternoon.

Country Week progressed in ideal weather conditions, with congratulations to winners:

Singles: Karen Cowan (Eaton)

Pairs: Noelene Abe, Nola Forbes (Corrigin)

Fours: Noelene Abe, Nola Forbes, Karen Poultney, Judy Connelly (Corrigin)

The Corrigin Bowling Club won the shield for the best performed club at Country Week.

Thanks to Di Anderton and her Match Committee, for their tireless work during the week.

Country players enjoy their visit to the city and I thank all of the clubs who provided venues and hospitality for these tournaments.

Thanks to David King, representing Crown Perth, new sponsors of Country Week who attended the opening events.

BWA has recently secured sponsorship for Inter Zone events, from Clubs WA. We welcome this announcement which will secure a bright future for these important events on the country calendar.

I attended a Forum “Distance, Diversity, Change” at the Department of Sport and Recreation recently. The Forum provided an overview of funding opportunities for regional sport by DSR, and an update on agendas for regional development. Funding is paramount to the success of our sport and BWA work closely with DSR to facilitate these grants.

A common question is asked re the playing position of substitutes, particularly relating to cross gender substitution. Mike Garrett (Chairman of BWA Umpires Committee) has confirmed with the National Officiating Committee that “A substitute may play in any position except Skip”.

I know that this will cause angst in smaller leagues where cross gender substitution is common, but I can only suggest that clubs apply sportsmanship and integrity when placing substitutes in teams.

Nominations for the Country Coaching Enhancement Scheme, the Penny Needham Award for country women, and the Country Club of the Year, close at the BWA office on April 30.

The annual Country Forum will be held on May 31, and I invite clubs and leagues to submit agenda items. The Country Committee will consider all written submissions.

The Annual BWA Awards dinner will be held on the evening of May 31, and I hope to see many of you at this event which will celebrate another successful bowling season.

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Denise McMillanInclusive Practices Officer

INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

The late summer weather has been kind to our Inclusive Bowls programs being held each Wednesday and Friday.

Rebecca and some of the St. Bartholomew’s Team at North Perth BC

More updates on Inclusive Bowls Practices in WA will be included in the next issue of Jack Hi – if you have a story to tell, or would like more information on Inclusive Bowls, please let Denise know on 0449 619 841 or [email protected]. Until then, happy bowling!

Calling for Expression of Interest in creating a State Bowling Arm Team for WA!! Please call or email Denise to express interest as there are state and national event possibilities if

we can get enough bowlers!

Wednesday’s see a new Reclink bowls program at North Perth Bowling Club host a number of different Reclink members with new groups showing up each week. The event is held in the morning between 9:30 am and 12pm and will run over three months until the 15th of May 2013.

Glen & Keith (Reclink & St. Bartholomew’s)

Fridays see in the BowlAbility program at Kardinya Bowling Club, between 11 am and 1 pm, where a number of different disability organizations such as Kira from Greenwood, Intework Gosnells, and Malone Courts from Thornlie gather on the shaded greens to enjoy the game of bowls. This program is open to ANY individual or organization that would like to participate. As always, a warm thank you to Eric Payne, club secretary, for his continued support in running the program since it began in October of 2010!

Another new Reclink bowls program, operating in conjunction with Ruah Inreach Fremantle, is running each fortnight on Friday afternoon at the Fremantle Bowling Club between 1 pm and 3 pm. The participants are having a fantastic time enjoying the feeling of grass on their feet and learning new sporting skills.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Since I started my role 3 months ago I

have built some great relationships with the clubs I have visited.

I have met some incredibly passionate individuals wanting to

take their club to the next level and with the assistance I can

provide I believe results are just around the corner.

I have been doing Club Health Checks with clubs which provide a great insight into how the club is operating and where improvements can be made. This is an Australian Sports Commission product and proves to be an exceptional resource for clubs to use for future planning. The idea of this is for me to be involved in an initial discussion with the executive committee and then follow through assisting with the results and implementation of ideas, strategies and initiatives to help the club become stronger. Who knows, this simple survey could be the answer to issues your club is facing!

One of the main areas I have been working in with clubs is to work out ways to increase patronage. Bowls clubs are the perfect community venue and with some creative thinking and assistance from myself, local shires and other organisations there is no reason why every single club cannot start junior programs, have days where the community can come and try bowls, step corporate bowls up to another level and just generally open their doors for anyone wanting to try our great game. I am incredibly passionate about bowls and seeing the game grow and I want to work with everyone in the bowls fraternity to increase the number of people playing our game. I realise every club is different and I want to use my knowledge and expertise in as many ways as possible. Not only do I want to help clubs implement ideas, I plan on helping run the events.

I am doing my best to get around to as many clubs as I can to simply introduce myself and start working on ways I can help. It is fantastic to be learning about the diversity of all clubs here in WA. I cannot stress enough how much I would love to hear from your club especially if I haven’t already visited. I will keep making phone calls to organise meetings but it would be great to see clubs show some initiative and get behind the Bowls Australia CDO program. It does not cost anything and there is absolutely nothing to lose. We are here to help!

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Club Constitutions are your rules and determine how you must function so that you operate in a manner that is supported by your members wishes but is compliant with regulation which is governed by Department of Racing Gaming & Liquor and Consumer Protection. Clubs need to ensure that their constitution is worded in a way that supports good business and that is controlled in the main by two significant clauses “Objects of the Club” and “Member Classifications”. From a regulatory point of view Consumer Protection require that a series of model rules be included and that predominately means matters like how you conduct the AGM, how you discipline members and their rights of appeal and a process that can dissolve the Incorporated Club need to be compliant to the regulation.

Clubs WA would suggest that if you have not updated your constitution in the past three or four years it is due for attention so that two issues can be achieved, one to fit what is now required but from our point of view the primary need would be to create an environment that can allow your club to do better business. Members of Clubs WA have access to a template document that seeks to achieve all those outcomes which we believe will dramatically reduce the work and controversy that has traditionally accompanied such work. Bowls Clubs have special nuances about how committees are constructed and all the elements of special groupings like house and green sub committees etc as well as lady or men bowler categories and our template does not address those needs which we believe the bowling fraternity has adequately addressed over time.

Clubs WA believes a strong constitution should act as a proactive business tool that can satisfy the regulator but also meet the current needs of your bowling club and your community. Should your club be one of the few bowling clubs that do not currently belong to Clubs WA and seek more information on our total services, please call on 1300640616 to see if we can be of assistance. Bowling clubs that are members of Clubs WA can visit http://www.clubswa.com.au/members/club-templates/ to access the Constitution template and other templates to help you run your club, or call Clubs WA for more details.

In the next edition we will focus on effectively and efficiently running your bar business and how to avoid risking fines for trading outside the terms of the Liquor Control Act.

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Letter to the EditorDear Aaron,Prompted by Ken Pride’s invitation for constructive ideas

on the subject of capitation in your last issue, I would like

to comment on the reasons for the steady decline in the

number of capitated members and also on ways to increase

participation in the sport of lawn bowls.

There are two major reasons for the decline in capitated

members. Firstly the natural progression from summer

sports of cricket and tennis is often now diverted into

boats, beach houses and caravans. So, while there are

young people entering the sport they are far outnumbered

by the older ones retiring. Secondly, there have been major

changes in lifestyles and less people now want to commit

themselves to 18 weeks of formal pennants playing in

clothes with an emblem on their socks and backside at a

cost which subsidises selected manufacturers.

This latter point is clearly emphasised by what is

happening in W.A. with many clubs attracting more social

bowlers than pennant players. A recent survey by Bowls

Australia estimated that while there were then 19,000

capitated bowlers here, there were approximately 60,000

social bowlers. Bowls Australia made an effort to address

this situation, which is common across the nation, with the

introduction of the “Get on the Green” program but this

was done largely with the idea of attracting more capitated

bowlers rather than catering specifically for the majority of

the people now playing bowls.

In Victoria, a formal program for “social bowlers” was set

up in the form of a 40/40 competition,. In this, bowlers

played a game for 40 minutes, had a break and then played

a second game for 40 minutes. A registration fee was

required for all players, but once registered, players could

play in any 40/40 event at any club in clothing of their

choice.This program was discontinued in the expectation that

Bowls Australia would introduce an attractive sustainable

program but so far this has not eventuated.

It seems to me that bowls is rapidly approaching the

situation in golf. Most people have played golf of some sort

during their lives but only a small proportion have played

pennant golf. The majority enjoy the freedom of coming

and going as they please, making up their own partners

and wearing dress of their choice. As with golf, corporate

and family groups are increasingly using bowls as the focus

for a social outing.

Two common arguments are raised against Bowls WA

charging social bowlers. One is that the organisation does

nothing for social bowlers and the other is that charging

them would lessen participation. Both arguments are weak.

Social bowlers use the structure, rules and equipment

developed by the sport over many years and it is surely

fair enough that they should contribute to the overall

administration the same as capitated bowlers do. My own

experience in organising community bowls at Kalamunda

for 15 yeas indicates that an extra dollar per game or a

series charge of an extra $10 would have no lessening effect

on numbers. But that is not really the point.

The fact is that there are approximately three times

as many people playing social type bowls as there are

capitated bowlers and they offer a tremendous opportunity

to the administration to involve them by developing

competitions which suits their requirements. Maybe the

Victorian model would be a good start. Even if there are

only 40,000 social bowlers who get involved and even

if they pay a registration fee of only $10, that is annual

income of $400,000. $200,000 of this could be used to

employ staff to develop and organise events, $100,000 to

provide prizes and incentives and that leaves $100,000

towards the overall administration.

Perhaps we could get the $100,000 by continuing to

increase the capitation fee but at present trends an increase

of $10 per year will soon be necessary and further deter

bowlers from capitating. And guess what, involving those

social bowlers formally may result in some playing 1st

and 2nd division pennants later on as has happened at

Kalamunda. Doing nothing is like a corner store owner who

watches 75% of potential customers walk past because he

is not prepared to stock the goods those customers want.

Doing nothing may also soon result in only 15,000 capitated

bowlers in WA with 100,000 social bowlers playing under a

seperate administration.Peter Falconer

Kalamunda Bowling Club

Volunteers Function BowlsWA had the pleasure of

acknowledging many hard-working

volunteers at their annual Volunteers

Function in conjunction with the State

Triples at Manning Memorial Bowling

ClubThis function is in recognition of

their importance and the enormous

contribution they make to our bowling

community.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Roger Barns, John Bellenger and Mal Dempsey.

Certificates of Service: John Bowman, Allan Bunting, Daphne Cantrill, Lyn Colmer, Ray Dalziel, Garth Davis, Dickie Dawe, Otto Dawson, Keith Edson, Clive Garlick, June Haynes, Don Henderson, Paul Hutton, Gloria McDonald, Edna Milne, Kevin Murphy, Noela Newman, Patricia Robins, Joy Robinson, Angela Sharp, Doris Sharp and Ivor Thomas.

A special presentation was made to Brian Jeppesen and Tony Hockey who completed the Bowls Australia Advanced Coach course.

Congratulations everyone on your wonderful achievements and our heartfelt thanks for your tireless efforts.

Lyn Colmer accepting her Certificate of Service

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Steve Glasson

Australia has just returned from NZ

(Howick BC Auckland) following a historic

and successful annual Trans Tasman Test

Series. For the first time, a huge touring

party of 36 campaigned to produce the

results which would see Australia succeed

against one of our premier combatants –

New Zealand. Within this touring party,

there were 30 players consisting of

10 National/Open Team Members, 10

Development Team Members and 10

Under 18 Team Members.

The venue – the Howick BC in Auckland was fantastic. The club featured 5 greens, 3 grass (which we played on) + 2 synthetic. The members, volunteers and committee couldn’t do enough to help us at any time and really made us feel at home. I recommend if you travel to NZ and you’re looking for a game and some great company; the Howick BC is a “must visit”!

Onto the series itself and as usual, it was tense, exciting, challenging, etc..... everything one would expect from a Trans Tasman Test Series.... two nations with their finest exponents going head to head, spurred on by a friendly but competitive environment. No one was left disappointed.

The Australian Team enjoyed some notable achievements/milestones along the way with Wayne Ruediger (SA) playing his 50th test, Natasha Van Eldik (NSW) playing her 100th test, Kelsey Cottrell (NSW) playing her 200th test and Karen Murphy (also NSW) playing her 450th test for Australia. (Karen is the most capped player for Australia in history). Elise Cowan (Aust Women’s Development Team) & Ellen Ryan (Aust Junior Girls team) both celebrated birthdays on the tour.

Left: The Aussie Team in its entirety and it’s all smiles after winning 8 of the 9 trophies available.

WA Players Feature in Historic Trans Tasman Test SeriesThe series itself went like this –

U18 Girls Series1st TestAustralia 8 points (4 wins) def NZ 4 points (2 wins) with Australia + 9 shots2nd TestAustralia 10 points (5 wins) def NZ 2 points (1 win) with Australia + 43 shots3rd Test Australia 4 points (2 wins) lost to NZ 8 points (4 wins) with NZ + 26 shotsAustralia won U18 Girls Test series 2 - 1

U18 Boys Series 1st TestAustralia 9 points (4 wins, 1 draw) def NZ 3 points (1 win, 1 draw) with Australia + 36 shots2nd TestAustralia 5 points (2 wins, 1 draw) lost to NZ 7 points (3 wins, 1 draw) with NZ + 5 shots3rd TestAustralia 4 points (2 wins) lost to NZ 8 points (4 wins) with NZ + 26 shotsNZ won U 18 Boys Test Series 2 -1

Women’s Development Test Series1st TestAustralia 10 points (5 wins) def NZ 2 points (1 win) with Australia + 20 shots2nd TestAustralia 10 points (5 wins) def NZ 2 points (1 win) with Australia + 18 shots3rd TestAustralia 4 points (2 wins) lost to NZ 8 points (4 wins) with NZ + 26 shotsAustralia won Women’s Development Test Series 2 -1

By far the closest series included the Open Men’s and Development Men’s series. The development men’s series actually came down to the last bowl of the 3 test series with Australia securing victory. The Open men’s test series “big moment” came in the last end of the first test when the men’s triples side scored a last end 4 to win their match by 1 thus securing the first test and ultimately the series. Suffice to say all test series were very hotly contested.

WA’s representatives David Downey (Boys U 18) and Clive Adams (Men’s Development) both immensely enjoyed and embraced the opportunity to represent their countries and help in securing Australia’s overall success. Interestingly, and most certainly just between you and I, in a pre series team meeting, Clive “Plucka” Adams did outline details of when he once won a cheerleading contest. Go Clive!

Onto other news and hot off the press, the Australian Junior Titles will now be held in WA. The Sorrento club looks to be the venue so come early October this year, all focus will be there and on show will be the best of the best from our Nation’s top U18 players. I know I’m certainly looking forward to that.

That’s all for this edition. Don’t forget to email me at [email protected] if you have a topic you want covered or a question you may liked researched.

Until next time.... “Good Bowling”

Glas

Men’s Development Test Series1st TestAustralia 2 points (1 wins) lost to NZ 10 points (5 wins) with NZ + 4 shots2nd TestAustralia 11 points (5 wins, 1 draw) def NZ 1 points (1 draw) with Australia + 39 shots3rd TestAustralia 7 points (3 wins, 1 draw) def NZ 5 points (2 wins, 1 draw) with Australia + 29 shotsAustralia won Men’s Development Test Series 2 -1

Women’s Open Test Series1st TestAustralia 10 points (5 wins) def NZ 2 points (1 win) with Australia + 21 shots2nd TestAustralia 6 points (3 wins) lost to NZ 6 points (3 wins) with NZ + 10 shots3rd TestAustralia 9 points (4 wins, 1 draw) def NZ 3 points (1 win, 1 draw) with Australia + 28 shotsAustralia won Women’s Open Test Series 2 -1

Men’s Open Test Series1st TestAustralia 6 points (3 wins) def NZ 6 points (3 wins) with Australia + 5 shots2nd TestAustralia 5 points (2 wins, 1 draw) lost to NZ 7 points (3 wins, 1 draw) with NZ + 17 shots3rd TestAustralia 9 points (4 wins, 1 draw) def NZ 3 points (1 win, 1 draw) with Australia + 21 shotsAustralia won Men’s Open Test Series 2 -1



The WA Inclusion Team arrived in Melbourne for the 2013

Australian Open (AO) bursting with excitement as, with the

exception of Andrew Ness, the rest of the team was representing

their State and Bowling Clubs for the first time!

Andrew rolls his bowl during a set game with opponent Glen Washington and Director from South Australia. Andrew is a blind bowler who is a member at both the WA Blind Bowlers Association at Perth & Tattersall’s Bowling Club and Cambridge Bowling Club, while his Director Geoff Benn comes from Dunsborough & Districts Bowling Club. Julie Srhoy, a member of Spearwood Bowling Club participating in the Intellectual Disability Category, lines up her bowl during a game with Rosemary Lane from South Australia. Julie showed great stamina during the games resulting in a game win on the final day.

Wayne lets one roll during his game against James Reynolds from NSW in the Australian Athletes with a Disability category. The men were closely matched with their set game scores 6:9, 9:10. Chasing the game, Wayne went on to win his set against Anthony Brandolin from VIC 7:6, 12:4 – fantastic results for a first time attendance Wayne! Garry Lockett, competing in the Deaf category, started strong with a set win against Robert Morrall from VIC and came very close to a second set win against Barry Lynne from QLD with an 8:9 and 5:9 game. Well done Garry!

Robert Hughes, a member of East Fremantle Bowling Club participating in the Intellectual Disability Category, started off pre-games with a club presentation from President Les Capes for partial sponsorship to attend the AO – you have to love the club spirit at East Fremantle! During the games Robert performed very well, winning his set against Wayne Farmer from VIC 7:7 and 11:9. Well done Robert, we hope you are looking forward to next year!

The first day attending the AO saw Robert, Wayne and Julie waiting for their chariot ride to the games – good times to come! Geoff Benn (Andrew’s Director) and Andrew Ness proudly show their Silver medals from the games. Andrew bowled consistently well over the three days, going into the finals at the top of the ladder with seven sets won and 6 points. Andrew drew the final with Craig Newbery from NSW, who also had 6 set points after 4 sets won, the men challenged each other to the end; however, Craig won the Gold in a fantastic finals game!

The team gave it all they had and we are proud of their participation! Denise McMillan also attended the games as team manager and was extremely impressed with the team bonding experience and relationships made with other states. Considering WA is years behind attending the AO at Darebin compared to our state counterparts we did EXCELLENTLY – well done to everyone! We look forward to further participation in future years from the team, and remember if your club has a bowler with a disability they too can try out for the Australian Open – contact Denise McMillan at [email protected] or 0449 619 841 for further information.

Andrew Ness (Cambridge) & Director Geoff Bann (Dunsborough)

Julie Srhoy (Spearwood)

Wayne Allsopp (Dowerin) Garry Lockett (Stirling)

Robert Hughes (East Fremantle) at the games and with Les Capes (President, East Fremantle) accepting sponsorship

Robert, Wayne & Julie ready for the 1st Day!

Geoff & Andrew earned their Silver!

L-R: Geoff Benn, Andrew Ness, Robert Hughes, Michael Lowrie (SA), Joanna Lomagno (VIC), Julie Srhoy, Wayne Allsopp, Denise McMillan

WA Inclusion Team WA Inclusion Team representing our State at representing our State at the Australian Open 2013the Australian Open 2013

6th to 14th July 2013

Nomination Details:Registration Fee is $50 (inc GST)

per event, per person.This fee includes morning and

afternoon teas plus lunch.

Co-ordinator: Frank WeirPhone: 0414 954 629

Fax: 08 9172 1085Email: [email protected]

Welcome Fours 6th and 7th JulyMen’s and Ladies events 10th and 11th July

Farewell Fours 13th and 14th JulyThe format for all events will be twelve fixed ends


State News

WWhere to get a game out of seasonhere to get a game out of seasonMONDAY

Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone

Any Gender Bayswater Pairs $6 Mufti 12.30pm 12noon 9271 4515

Any Gender Cambridge 2x4x2 Pairs $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9387 3018

Men Dudley Park Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 12.30pm 10.30am 9535 2695

Men Halls Head Nominated Pairs $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9581 1726

Men Mandurah Indoor Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 6.30pm 12noon 9535 1438

Mixed Mandurah Indoor Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9535 1438

Any Gender Osborne Park Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 11.00am 9349 5786TUESDAY


Men Cockburn Mens Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9418 1102

Mixed Como Social Bowls $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9367 3923

Mixed Dunsborough Social Bowls $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9755 3250

Mixed Eaton Drawn Triples $8 Mufti 12.30pm 10.00am 9725 1074

Mixed Gosnells Drawn 4’s $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9398 2491

Women Halls Head Winter Triples $5 Mufti 12noon 10.30am 9581 1726

Mixed Hilton Park Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9337 2897

Mixed Innaloo Social Bowls (Popstick Draw) $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9446 9076

Any Gender Kardinya Drawn Triples $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9310 6107

Men Mandurah Indoor Nominated Triples $10 Mufti 6.30pm 12noon 9535 1438

Women Mandurah Indoor Ladies Pairs $8 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9535 1438

Women Melville Drawn Pairs $4 Mufti 9.00am 8.30am 9364 5668

Women Morley Scroungers $7 Whites 10.00am 9.30am 9276 8312

Mixed Mt Pleasant Drawn Bowls $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9364 8276

Mixed Nollamara Drawn Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9344 1974

Men Osborne Park Drawn Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9349 1188

Mixed Quinns Rocks Scroungers $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9305 1242

Men Warnbro Mens Pairs $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9593 3022

Women Warnbro Drawn 3’s or 4’s $5 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9593 3022

Mixed Willetton Popstick Pairs/Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9417 9815WEDNESDAY


Mixed Byford 6 week comp $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9529 1479

Mixed Cambridge Triples/Fours $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9387 3018

Men Eaton Drawn Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9725 1074

Men Halls Head Social Bowls $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9581 1726

Women Joondalup (Beaumaris) Scroungers $7 Whites 10.00am 9.30am 9309 9565

Mixed Mandurah Indoor Mixed Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9535 1438

Any Gender Mosman Park Nominated Triples $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9384 7951

Any Gender Mundaring Jackpot Pairs $8 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9295 1109

Men North Beach 2-4-2 Pairs $8 Mufti 12.45pm Tuesday 0417 903 006

Mixed Quinns Rocks Social Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9305 1242

Any Gender Stirling Nominated Pairs $7.50 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9349 3516

Women Wanneroo Social Bowls $4 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9405 1152THURSDAY


Any Gender Bayswater Mixed Modified Scroungers $5 Mufti 1.30pm 1.15pm 9271 4515

Men Binningup Drawn Pairs $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9796 1146

Any Gender Cambridge 3 Bowl Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 0409 889 362

Mixed Cockburn Mixed Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9418 1102

Mixed Como Drawn Fours $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9367 3923

Men Dunsborough Social (Drawn) $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9755 3250

Men Gosnells Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9398 2491

Women Halls Head Social $6 Mufti 12.30pm 12noon 9581 1726

Men Hilton Park Meat Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9337 2897

Any Gender Hollywood Subiaco 3 Bowl Pairs $5 Mufti 1.00pm 9381 8941

Men Joondalup (Beaumaris) Popsticks $8 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9304 1131

Men Kardinya Jackpot Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9310 6107

Mixed Kwinana Social Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9439 1810

Mixed Mandurah Indoor Mixed Triples $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9535 1438

Mixed Melville Drawn Fours $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9330 3370

Any Gender Morley Nominated Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9276 8312

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State News

Any Gender Mount Lawley Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 12.30pm 10.00am 9370 5070

Any Gender Mt Pleasant Meat Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9364 4662

Mens Nollamara Popstick Triples $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9344 1974

Mens Osborne Park Meat Voucher 4’s $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9349 1188

Women Pinjarra Drawn Bowls $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9531 1840

Mixed Quinns Rocks Drawn Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9305 1242

Mixed Spearwood Drawn 3 bowl Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9418 1021

Any Gender Toodyay Drawn Pairs $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9574 4778

Men Wanneroo Popsticks $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9405 1152

Mixed Warnbro Drawn 3’s or 4’s $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9593 3022

Women Willetton Social $7 Whites 9.30am 9.00am 9332 1823

Men Willetton Pairs/Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.15pm 6161 2815FRIDAY


Mixed Cambridge Triples/Fours $5 Mufti 2.00pm 1.00pm 9387 3018

Mixed Denison Scroungers $8 Mufti 2.30pm 2.00pm 9927 1168

Men Eaton Open Cash Pairs $10 Mufti 12.30pm 10.00am 9725 1074

Mixed Halls Head Scroungers $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9581 1726

Any Gender Jurien Scroungers $5 Mufti 2.45pm 2.30pm 9652 1339

Men Mandurah Indoor Mens Pairs (Pirates) $8 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9535 1438

Mixed Mandurah Indoor Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 6.30pm 6.00pm 9535 1438

Mixed Melville Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9330 3370SATURDAY


Any Gender Bayswater Pairs $10 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9271 4515

Mixed Byford Drawn Triples $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9525 7859

Mixed Cockburn Mixed Triples $7 Mufti 1.15pm 1.00pm 9418 1102

Mixed Como Drawn Fours $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9367 3923

Any Gender Dunsborough Cash Pairs (Nominated) $7 Mufti 1.00pm 10.00am 9755 3250

Any Gender Gosnells Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9398 2491

Men Halls Head Social $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 9581 1726

Mixed Hollywood Subiaco Drawn $2 Mufti 1.00pm 9381 8941

Men Joondalup (Beaumaris) Popsticks $8 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9304 1131

Men Kardinya Saturday Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9310 6107

Mixed Kwinana Social Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9419 1937

Any Gender Morley Nominated Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9276 8312

Any Gender Mosman Park Drawn Triples $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9384 7951

Any Gender Mount Lawley Drawn Pairs $10 Mufti 12.30pm 10.00am 9370 5070

Any Gender Mt Pleasant Mixed Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9364 4662

Mixed Nollamara Nominated Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9344 1974

Any Gender Osborne Park Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9349 1188

Any Gender Pinjarra Nominated Triples $8 Mufti 1.00pm 11.00am 9531 1840

Mixed Quinns Rocks Social Bowls $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9305 1242

Mixed Spearwood Nominated 2x2x2x2 Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9418 1021

Any Gender Stirling Nominated Pairs $7.50 Mufti 1.00pm 12noon 9349 3516

Men Wanneroo Popsticks $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9405 1152

Mixed Warnbro Drawn 3’s or 4’s $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9593 3022

Mixed Willetton Pairs/Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.15pm 6161 2815SUNDAY


Any Gender Cambridge 2x4x2 Pairs $10 Mufti 1.15pm 12noon 0409 889 362

Mixed Cockburn Scroungers $7 Mufti 10.00am 9.45am 9418 1102

Mixed Como Scroungers $5 Mufti 2.00pm 1.45pm 9367 3923

Mixed Hilton Park Scroungers $6 Mufti 10.00am 9.55am 9337 2897

Mixed Joondalup (Beaumaris) Scroungers $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9309 9565

Any Gender Jurien Scroungers $5 Mufti 10.00am 9.45am 9652 1339

Mixed Mandurah Indoor Scroungers $10 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9535 1438

Mixed Morley Scroungers $5 Mufti 9.45am 9.30am 9276 8312

Any Gender Mt Pleasant Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9364 4662

Mixed Nollamara Scroungers $7 Mufti 10.00am 9.45am 9344 1974

Men Osborne Park Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.15am 9.00am 9349 1188

Men Wanneroo Scroungers $6 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9405 1152

Mixed Willetton Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.30am 9.15am 6161 2815




And it was. Matthew Ayres, who had already knocked out some the game’s big names including Kelvin Kerkow OAM and Neil Burkett, had just beaten Jackaroo and the number three seed Nathan Rice but hardly had time to let it all sink in before contesting the final.

The boy from ‘The Park’ has come a long way in a very short space of time. “All the boys from Dudley Park were behind me,” Ayres later reflected when considering his move to Stirling Bowling Club and the Premier

By Raj Suares

Matthew Ayres at the 2013 Australian OpenMatthew Ayres at the 2013 Australian Open“I’m stoked with getting through to the final. It was a tough battle, Nathan got ahead of me

in the second set but I was able to come-back. I’ve got a bit of an attitude, like they are

the guns and I’m just an unknown kid so I’ve got nothing to lose. I know Aaron is a very

good player, I haven’t ever faced him before, but it should be a really good encounter.”

League. “I would have full exposure to state champions, state players and I would be getting my name out there more playing along side them.”

While he remains down to earth, Ayres isn’t afraid of mixing it with the best and is certainly confident he belongs alongside such illustrious company. He defeated Premier League skippers Clive Adams and Simon Alden who he describes as, “top class players” just to qualify for the Australian Open.

He was relieved to be drawn against a relative ‘unknown’ until a conversation sparked up with fellow rink mate Matt Ellul as the excitement and anticipation of the tournament drew nearer. Ayres recounts, “‘Neil Burkett, I’m not sure who he is.’ Ellul broke into laughter then said,

‘Matty, he’s an international star; a Commonwealth gold medallist with over 600 national appearances for South Africa.’

“And there goes any confidence I had for Round 1. It looks like I’m going to have more of a holiday than playing bowls!” was his reply.

But in truth, Ayres was quietly confident he would play well. While not necessarily expecting to win, the opportunity to play against an International star and maybe, “grab a set” was more than he could ask for.

Ayres is quick to remember where it all began, with his Nan and Pop first introducing him to the sport and continually providing him with plenty of coaching and support. Colin O’Brien is another coach who guided him early on and Pieter Harris, who was with him in Melbourne and also at the 2011 Under 18 National Championships, has been an important influence. Ayres is excited to be teaming up with Harris as part of the

National Training Centre (NTC) squad and says, “Hopefully we are successful in the future along with the other NTC members.”

Halfway through the first set in the final, Ayres reflects on a conversation he had with his coach. “We had a quick chat and my main aim was forgetting the first set, getting my draw back and starting again in the second set.”

Aaron Wilson, the 2011 Australian Open Singles semi-finalist was almost unstoppable. “I was blown away by the quality of Aaron’s bowls especially his first two being all over the jack; toucher after toucher.”

The crowd certainly got behind the young West Aussie in the second set which helped spur a stirring comeback. “I fought hard and played some big bowls to win the second set.”

Unfortunately the tie-breaker was over in a flash. “He never lost his confidence. He wasn’t rattled whatsoever.”

Although naturally disappointed, Ayres also felt a sense of elation as his achievement began to sink in; making it to the final was far beyond anyone’s expectation. But the experience has hardened him and he now sets much higher standards for himself.

“My future ambitions would be hopefully playing for the state; it would be an honour putting on the black and gold. Then further down the track would be great to play for Australia.”

He thinks to himself, “High hopes, I know. But you’ll never get there if you don’t try.”

With a wonderful temperament combined with the ongoing support he gets from his coaches, family and his ‘extended family’ at both Dudley Park and Stirling bowling clubs, it would be brave to bet against him.

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Giving Little People a Head StartMany parents say children never stop being a financial

burden, particularly those parents with adult kids still living

at home! How then can parents and other family members

best provide for a child’s future and give them a head start?

Objectives on this front may be to pay school or university

fees, provide capital for a home deposit, or to make capital

available to a minor once they reach a certain adult age.

Ideally, any money invested for a child would provide capital

growth over time, at least to stay ahead of inflation.

Decisions on whether to hold investments in the name of a grandparent, parent or child should take into account tax implications, who should have control of the money, at what age the control should be passed over, and any social security issues that may arise. The considerations will also be affected by the age of the intended beneficiary, particularly whether they are under or over age 18.

As children under age 18 are not able to enter into legal contracts, investments such as shares and managed funds may not be held in the name of a minor. Whilst a common way around this legal issue is for a parent or grandparent to hold an investment in their own name in trust for a child, tax and ownership issues may arise. Whilst the child is under age 18, any taxable income flowing from the investment held in trust is taxable income for the adult, and taxable at the adult’s marginal tax rate of up to 46.5 % (including the Medicare levy of 1.5%). Further, the child has full legal entitlement to the capital upon reaching age 18, irrespective of whether the child may be considered financially responsible.

An alternative approach is to hold investments for a child in an insurance bond, which is a long term tax-paid investment. Any earnings are taxed within the fund at a maximum level equal to the corporate tax rate of 30%, and no tax is paid by the investor upon redemption of the investment should the investment be held for at least 10 years. Further, it is possible in some circumstances to nominate a vesting age for an insurance bond investment, such that capital is only made available to a beneficiary at a pre-determined age up to 25 years, and may only be used for a specific purpose such as a first home deposit.

Aside from general tax-effective investment purposes, insurance bonds may be used for a child’s specific endowment plan, education funding, or estate planning purposes. Estate planning benefits arise due to insurance bonds not being an estate asset that must be distributed in accordance with a Will, and that the 10 year tax-free investment period is brought forward to the date of death of an investor. Further, social security gifting regulations are avoided until such time as an insurance bond vests.

As always, there are various issues to consider when providing for loved ones and traps for young players may be avoided by seeking professional advice.

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State NewsState News

Vale Bob CouperThe victory of Osborne Park in

winning the 2012/13 Men’s

Premier League title was

a special win for many

reasons but perhaps the

biggest reason of all was

the players were doing

it for team mate Bob

Couper who only a few

days before the finals

began had passed away

from cancer.

Osborne Park known as the Saints may have had an angel looking down, guiding them to victory. The players had photos of Bob placed at the end of the rink and his family was there to support the side and of course celebrate the victory.

Bob was an all round sportsman representing Dowerin in football, cricket, tennis & basketball, he achieved many awards during his sporting career. As is generally the norm in small country towns he turned to the sport of Lawn Bowls to keep these sporting instincts going in later years.

Whilst playing for Dowerin he played League & Zone Round Robins. He also won the Country Week Fours with Kevin Pickering in 2007/2008.

Bob first joined Osborne Park Bowling Club in 2008/2009 when he came down from Dowerin with Kevin Pickering, his ambition was to play Premier League. Kevin was the more recognised player with Osborne Park keen to secure a quality skipper for the upcoming season whilst Bob not really known in the city was just looking to give it his best shot. During the practice games Bob played so well that Osborne Park had to put him into their first sixteen. This was a recognisable trait of the mild mannered Bob who always let his bowls do the talking.

Bob became an integral part of the Osborne Park side playing as a leader and was part of the back to back premiership wins 2009/10 & 2010/11.

During the 2010/11 season Bob became sick and doctors found a lump in his oesophagus which was malignant. He began chemotherapy which affected him in the final series (he did not play in the Preliminary final against Mosman Park and Ron Francesconi stepped in to take his place). However he was able to play in the grand final against Victoria Park the next day.

Bob continued to play for Osborne Park and in 2011/12 improved his game to be runner-up in the Caffell Best Player Award.

After playing the first fourteen games this season Bob fell ill again. Sadly the cancer was too aggressive and he passed away within a few months not long after turning 71.

Bob is remembered by those at Osborne Park as a quiet man who never spoke a bad word about anyone, he was a team player who strived to perform at his best on the bowling green. The 2012/13 Premiership is dedicated to his memory.

Bob’s funeral was held the week after the Grand Final in his hometown of Dowerin, a full bus load of Osborne Park players attended to pay their respects.

Bob leaves behind his wife Joyce, three daughters Vanessa, Leanne & Renae, their husbands and grandchildren.

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State News

Osborne Park triumph in PremierOsborne Park have once again claim the Men’s Premier League

Flag after defeating Doubleview 74-59 at Yokine Bowling Club.

The Club had previously claimed back to back flags in 2010

and 2011.

Doubleview went into the final having defeated Osborne Park three times during the year, twice in regular season play and also a comprehensive 94-72 Semi Final victory but in the one that counted most they couldn’t produce a win. Osborne Park getting to the final with a strong 81-68 win in the Preliminary Final over Premier League newcomers Manning who would have been thrilled to play finals at their first appearance in the top flight.

The final was keenly contested as the large crowd were treated to some terrific play on a true 15 second surface. In the early stages Doubleview were holding a slight advantage largely thanks to the rink skippered by Stuart Bainbridge who was having a day out against Stein Davies side. His rink of Pat Buller, Aaron Delaporte and Greg Crisp at one stage holding a 15-1 advantage and keeping Doubleview in the contest. However a couple of timely scores along with a lift in performance from Davies saw the side continue to reduce the deficit before going down just 21-15.

Osborne Park proved much too good on the other three rinks.

Gary Caffell’s team of Graham Evans, Paul Pendergast and Grant Nicol getting the better of Kyle McIlroy’s rink 21-16, likewise John Goddard, Ian Payne, Daniel Adam and Gordon King recorded a 5 shot win over David Rankin’s rink 18-13. Both skippers pulled off some brilliant shots during that encounter.

The big winner for Osborne Park proved to be the team of Steve O’Neill, Pat Caffell, Mike Dewson and Lewis Grigg who defeated the best performed rink for the regular season of John Slavich, Bill Brandsma, Chris Hickman and Alan Dawson 20-9. The play of Grigg and Dewson who consistently put bowls close to the jack setting it up for Caffell and O’Neill who also had top games for Osborne Park.

The win was especially touching for many players and supporters at Osborne Park with fellow team mate and well respected club member Bob Couper having just passed away with cancer.

Cockburn back to the top gradeCockburn Bowling Club who were once a power house in

Premier League pennant during the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s winning

16 flags have returned to the top grade and in the process

claimed the 1st White Pennant.

The Preliminary Final victory over Bedford produced a remarkable 116-47 win before a thrilling final saw them just finish the stronger defeating Kardinya 76-71. Kardinya will join them in a return to Premier League, they played there in 2010/11 and performed well but couldn’t avoid relegation and will no doubt be keen to improve that performance and stay in the top grade next year.

Manning show their classA mix of youth and experience but plenty of class took Manning

to their third straight Women’s Premier League title, the win was

in fact the fifth in six years for Manning who continue to prove

a dominant force in Women’s bowls.

Surprisingly Manning finished third on the ladder in the regular season but when it came to the business end they produced the goods. In the Semi Final they accounted for North Beach 68-58 before a solid 62-45 Preliminary Final win over Osborne Park set up the tilt for another title.

Against regular finals rivals Mosman Park and played at Morley the match was evenly poised right throughout. Helen Morss and her team of Liz West, Sue Hogg and Bev Williams were in terrific form and proved the catalyst for the victory with a 22-8 win over the rink skippered by Bev Baker.

With Morss’s side having finished their match the other two rinks had one end each to play with Manning just two in front on the main scoreboard. Therese Hastings rink managed two shots to finish 18-14 down against Lisa Featherby’s side of Linda Warburton, Wendy Stower and Judy Suba.

This left Kerry Andersen’s team of Janne Gibsone, Audrey Stokes and Carol Wight needing five shots to send the game into an extra end however the Manning team skippered by Kristina Krstic held one shot and despite losing their match 22-17 could celebrate a 53-48 aggregate win.

WA Pennants Wrap UpPennant winners Manning BC Men’s Premier League winners Osborne Park

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State News

MENS SATURDAY

Division Pennant Promotion DemotionPremier Osborne Park* n/a Cambridge Kalamunda

1st White Cockburn* KardinyaWarnbro

Morley

Yokine

Mosman Park

1st Blue North Doubleview* Osborne Park2Wanneroo

Warwick

Mundaring

Osborne Park1

1st Blue South South Perth Safety BaySpearwood

Wanneroo

Leeming

Hilton Park

Division Top Spot Promotion Demotion2nd Div Red Thornlie1 Kalamunda Gosnells Byford

2nd Div White Mt Lawley* Safety Bay Sorrento Bayswater

2nd Div Blue Rossmoyne Rockingham Mills Park Mosman Park

2nd Div Gold North Beach Doubleview Osborne Park Warwick

3rd Div Red Armadale Melville Thornlie Kalamunda

3rd Div White Nollamara* Innaloo Yokine Bedford

3rd Div Blue Manning Cambridge Cannington Mt Pleasant

3rd Div Gold North Beach Osborne Park Dalkieth-Ned Beaumaris

4th Div Red Bullsbrook Kalamunda Sports Assoc Midl Morrison

4th Div White Armadale Rockingham East Fremantle Spearwood

4th Div Blue Manning Rossmoyne Mt Lawley Cambridge

4th Div Gold Quinns Rocks* Yanchep Osborne Park Stirling

5th Div Red Bassendean Sorrento Morley Bedford

5th Div White Melville Warnbro Kardinya Cockburn

5th Div Blue Como* Mt Pleasant Cambridge Bullcreek AFA

5th Div Gold Innaloo2 Merriwa Sorrento Wanneroo

6th Div Red Willetton1 Manning n/a

6th Div Blue Warwick1 Yanchep n/a

6th Div Gold Yokine South Perth n/a

6th Div Lime Belmont City1 Mills Park n/a

6th Div Purple Lake Monger* Forrestfield n/a

WOMEN’S TUESDAY

Division Pennant Promotion DemotionPremier Manning* n/a Sorrento Melville

1st White Vict Park Carl* Manning Safety Bay Morley

1st Green North Innaloo* Osborne Park Cambridge Warwick2

1st Green South Willetton* Mt Pleasant Thornlie Vict Park Carl

2nd Div Red Scarborough* Warwick Valley

2nd Div White Roleystone Kwinana Safety Bay

2nd Div Green Dalkeith-Ned East Fremantle Safety Bay

2nd Div Blue Kalamunda Mt Lawley Yokine

Division Top Spot Promotion Demotion3rd Div Red Byford* Rossmoyne Leeming Spearwood

3rd Div White Warwick Innaloo North Beach Quinns Rocks

3rd Div Green Mills Park Forrestfield Glen Forrest Vict Park Carl

3rd Div Blue Melville Bayswater Wanneroo Bedford

4th Div Red Nollamara to be advised n/a

4th Div White Willetton* to be advised n/a

4th Div Blue Sports Assoc to be advised n/a

4th Div Green Safety Bay to be advised n/a

4th Div Orange Belmont City to be advised n/a

MEN’S THURSDAY

Division Pennant Promotion DemotionPremier Stirling* n/a Cambridge Vict Park Carl

1st White Bassendean* South PerthSpearwood Osborne Park

Melville Kardinya2

1st Blue North Warwick CambridgeStirling Midl Morrision

Quinns Rocks Lake Monger

1st Blue South Kalamunda* ManningGosnells Yokine

Rockingham South Perth

Division Top Spot Promotion Demotion2nd Div Red Morley Mt Lawley Osborne Park Quinns Rocks

2nd Div White Thornlie* Leeming Fremantle Hilton Park2

2nd Div Blue Scarborough Doubleview Sorrento2 Cambridge

2nd Div Gold Manning Como Rossmoyne Mt Lawley

3rd Div Red Merriwa Yokine Warwick North Beach

3rd Div White East Fremantle Cockburn Thornlie Spearwood

3rd Div Blue Valley Bassendean Stirling Wanneroo

3rd Div Gold Hollywd Subi* Mt Pleasant Forrestfield South Perth

4th Div Red Doubleview Beaumaris Yanchep Wanneroo

4th Div White Gosnells* Safety Bay Kwinana Thornlie

4th Div Blue Scarborough Kalamunda Cambridge2 Midl Morrision

4th Div Gold Mt Pleasant Mills Park Kardinya Mt Lawley

5th Div Red Lake Monger1* Sorrento1 Lake Monger2 Sorrento2

5th Div White Armadale Belmont City Manning Willetton

5th Div Blue Bedford Bullsbrook Bassendean Yokine

5th Div Gold Fremantle Belmont City Rossmoyne Maylands

6th Div Red Safety Bay Mt Pleasant n/a

6th Div White Doubleview North Perth n/a

6th Div Blue Sports Assoc* Beaumaris n/a

WOMEN’S FRIDAY

Division Pennant Top SpotFriday Blue Bayswater*

Friday Red Kardinya

Friday White Innaloo

WOMEN’S SATURDAY

Division Pennant Promotion Demotion1st Div Red Manning(1)* n/a Sorrento Safety Bay

1st Div Blue Innaloo* Gosnells Leeming Beaumaris

Osborne Park South Perth

2nd Div Lemon Mt Pleasant Hilton Park Armadale

2nd Div Lime Willetton Perth & Tatts Bassendean

2nd Div Orange Dalk-Nedlands Beaumaris Yokine

3rd Div Blue Mt Pleasant n/a

3rd Div Pink Nollamara* n/a

3rd Div Purple Warwick n/a

3rd Div Yellow Dalk-Nedlands n/a

BCiB Pennant Results*won Pennant Flag


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CongratulationsCongratulations

Bill Stewart from Cooloongup WA Bill Stewart from Cooloongup WABill is the overall winner of the Henselite “Spot the Jack” competition that aappeared in Jack Hi during the 2012/13 season.

A representative from Henselite will contact you shortly Bill and arrange for you to receive your prize of a brand new set of Henselite bowls.

Mick Delfs from Bunbury WA correctly selected J2 as the shot bowl from the February 2013 edition of the Spot the Jack competition. Mick will receive a special Henselite gift pack.

Henselite and Jack Hi magazine would like to thank everyone who submitted entries in the Spot the Jack competition.

SP T THE JACKSP T THE JACKCompetition Winner

Another successful S & B Challenge at North Beach The fourth annual S & B Challenge was held at the North Beach

Bowling Club on Sunday 20th January.

The event is a mixed handicap event and this year we had 24 teams entered, up from 14 last year, with total prize money on offer of $10,000.

All participants were provided with lunch and the day finished off with a fabulous roast meal provided by the club’s Polish chef George Bieganski and his team.

Winners on the day were the team of Robbie Ball, Ross Dempsey, Mal Dempsey and Glenda Cooper who took home the first prize of $6,000.

Runners up were Terry Jones, Trudy Edwards, Sam Sheahan and Jenny McLaughlin who shared prize money of $3,000. A great day was had by all and finished off with music and dancing well into the night.

Look out for next year’s event which co founder, Ross Stewart of RD Stewart & Associates, has promised will be bigger and better.

WA RSL Bowls GIANT KILLERS CHASE HAT-TRICK

Fresh from a resounding victory in the Bishop Riley- City of

Perth Trophy Mixed Fours, the Graham Dick team also won the

Cliff Sadlier VC Mixed Fours at Osborne Park.

Runners up were President Ian Marshall, wife Liz and Graham with the Cliff Sadlier VC Trophy) newcomers Beth McCormack and Jim Woodward.

Third were Judy Savell (lead), Tanya Colley, John Groves and Skip Bill Savell. First game winners were Bob Mulroy, Skip, Stella Garretson, Charlie Burns and Lyn Moffat.

Ray Bourne skipped the second game winning team with Tony and Lois Harris and Thelma Ennor.

In what seems to be a sign of the times ten teams turned out. A far cry from days gone by!!! Thanks to Osborne Park and staff.

Stars Shine At InnalooGordon Wooldridge skipped a team of stars at Innaloo to win the

Simplicty Funerals Fours.

Ably supported by Rod Beazley, John Groves and Bill Savell they won from Keith Cannon, who skipped Phil Griffiths, Noel O’Halloran,and Leo Mola. Third with a couple of “Bush Boys” Skip Paul Hutton, Bruce Rock, were Willie Tan, Merv Hughes and Corrigin member David Abe.

Yokine stalwarts Skip Graham Stevens, Gordon Becker, John Freedman and Eddie Hammond won the first game, the last game was won by Wanneroo regulars Echo Widermanski, Skip, Bill Cowan, John Weir and Bob Anderson.

Thanks to sponsors Simplicity Funerals, who, should you die will engrave your coffin with your club’s logo. How good is that? And Innaloo club staff for their support.

XLVIII RSL Bowls Nationals 2014-15Tournament Director Phil Griffiths needs volunteers for this carnival.

If you can help tell him. His contact number is 9271 1636.

SIGN EM UP!!!

We still need bowlers on the greens. Get your Nomination Forms from Max Plester Hon Secretary/PRO 9405 8991 or Email: [email protected] or any committeeman.

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Men’s Over 60’s State Singles FinalsThornlie’s Glyn Vaughan has capped off a big Over 60’s season

with another State Over 60’s title. Earlier in the year Vaughan,

along with Thornlie teammates Peter Reed and Jim Stean, took

the Over 60’s State Triples title. Now Vaughan has added the

singles title to his trophy cabinet.

Playing for his first Over 60’s Singles title, Tony Cocodis (Kardinya) put up a valiant fight but couldn’t get over the line. Colin Fleay (Osborne Park) and Ben Marino (Midland Morrison) had terrific tournaments and finished as equal thirds.

Knockout: B Heesom (Osb Pk) d P Loveland (Bed) 21/16; B Marino d L Thorn (Dview) 21/20; D Nagle (Warn) d R Hill (War) 21/10; G Vaughan d N Silich (Spear) 21/15; C Fleahy d R Murray (Deni) 21/15; J Sheridan (Mor) d K Nadilo (Spear) 21/13; A Cocodis d G Reagan (S Per) 21/20; D Pattullo (Warn) d J Rollnick (Val) 21/12.

Quarter Final: B Marino b B Heesom 21/5, G Vaughan b D Nagle 21/8; C Fleahy d J Sheridan 21/9; A Cocodis d D Patullo 21/19.

Semi Final: Glyn Vaughan d Ben Marino 21/8; Tony Cocodis d Colin Fleay 21/9

Final: Glyn Vaughan d Tony Cocodis 25/16

All the way for Safety Bay GirlsThe Safety Bay team of Maureen Beard, Jennifer Kite and

Maggie Main have won a dramatic final in the Women’s Over 60’s State Triples. After the regular 21 ends, the two teams

could not be separated and an extra end was needed for them

to take the title from Beverley Duff, Lorraine Jones and Kaye

Bott (Mundaring) 21-20.

Quarter Final: M Beard (Safety Bay) b R Coote (Thornlie) 15-12, B Lorencs (Composite) b F Ietto (Brunswick) 14-11, B Duff (Mundaring) b K Blackwell (Composite) 18-13, F Watson (Composite) b W Saul (Sorrento) 18-10

Semi Final: M Beard b B Lorencs 13-12; B Duff b F Watson 15-14

Final: M Beard b B Duff 21-20

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Rossmoyne Bowling Club officially

opened its new under-cover synthetic

green on Friday 1st February, 2013.

Officials present at the opening were:

Hon. Terry Waldron (Minister for Sport

and Recreation), Mr Ron Alexander (CEO,

Department of Sport and Recreation), Mr

Andrew Sharpe (CEO, City of Canning),

Dr M Nahan (Member of Riverton), and

Mr John Hughes (John Hughes Motors).

Negotiations started in February, 2012 under the supervision of Eric Charlton and his helpers, the $900,000 upgrade included two synthetic greens - one of which has a

steel roof over it with open sides that will give players all year protection from the weather. The club now has three synthetic greens which are all under lights.

Thanks must go to the members who worked tirelessly on the project to bring it up to its present standard.

The Club commenced in 1959 and was named Riverton Bowling Club; in 1974 it was changed to Riverton Rossmoyne Club, and in 2012 was changed to Rossmoyne Bowling Club.

Please feel welcome to come and have a look at our facilities, if you would like to be part of this exciting club, contact the secretary on 9457 2497, or email to [email protected].

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Sixty Four of the best Men’s Pairs combinations in WA took

to some nicely prepared Doubleview greens where Thomas

Mitchell (Victoria Park Carlisle) and Mike Murray (Scarborough)

were crowned champions in the Nexus Men’s Master Pairs.

The brilliance of newly promoted WA State Skipper Thomas Mitchell came to the fore in the final in an outstanding display. Ably assisted

Thomas Mitchell superb in winning the Master Pairs title.

Men’s Rank Name Club Total1 Provost, Anthony Vict Park Carlisle 2232 Mitchell, Thomas Vict Park Carlisle 1873 Brown, Daniel Armadale 1524 Richardson, Luke Cambridge 1285 Trewhella, Daniel Doubleview 1206 Rankin, David Doubleview 1027 Knott, Shane Vict Park Carlisle 908 Bainbridge, Stuart Doubleview 809 O’Neill, Steve Osborne Park 7210 Withers, Steve Manning 6911 Mazga, Len Busselton 6612 Adam, Daniel Osborne Park 6412 Berecz, John Quinns Rocks 6412 Caffell, Pat Osborne Park 6412 Grigg, Lewis Osborne Park 6412 McKay, Kevin Armadale 6412 Murray, Mike Scarborough 6418 Goddard, John Osborne Park 5219 Adams, Clive Wanneroo 5120 Screech, Ken South Perth 49

WA BOWLS RANKINGSWA BOWLS RANKINGSUnofficial based on prestigious events over 3 years with decay

Women’s Rank Name Club Total1 Abe, Noelene Corrigin 5202 Hastings, Therese Manning 2063 Gobbart, Kathy Gingin 1744 Scott, Bev Capel 1674 West, Liz Manning 1676 Andersen, Kerry Mosman Park 1637 Morss, Helen Manning 1608 Baker, Bev Mosman Park 1238 Featherby, Lisa Mosman Park 12310 Chalmers, Pam Osborne Park 12211 Warburton, Linda Mosman Park 11612 Poletti, Lee Geraldton 11513 Spragg, Vicki Dudley Park 10414 Gibsone, Janne Mosman Park 9515 Keefe, Noeleen Gingin 8216 O’Brien, Robyn Manning 6717 Leahy, Irene Boulder 5418 Krstic, Kristina Manning 5019 Jolly, Robin Manning 4920 Cole, Rechelle Manning 44

Mitchell’s talent on show at Doubleview Master Pairsby Mike Murray, Mitchell produced every shot in the book to outplay a very competitive Lindsay Thorn (Doubleview) and Ken Screech (South Perth) who performed at their best before eventually losing the final 16-10.

Mitchell and Murray had a heart stopper in the Quarter Finals when pushed all the way by Armadale combination of Daniel Brown and John Rochford. Mitchell up two on the board but two down on the head played weight and successfully removed one of the counters with his last bowl to take the match by a single shot.

Mitchell and Murray had a much easier victory in the semi final accounting for John Fransisco and Peter Cole of Manning 24-9. Thorn and Screech got to the final with successive wins over Doubleview combinations, a 15-9 quarter final win over Mike Browne and John Barasic was followed by a 15-10 semi final victory over Chris Hickman and Barry Whitmore.


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Apia Competition – congrats to WIllettonThe Apia “boost your membership”

competition asked clubs to tell us about

an idea, promotion or event that was

successful in attracting new members

and participation at their club.

Congratulations go to Willetton Bowling Club who were announced as the winners!!

Willetton’s entry was centred around A4 posters that were displayed in local shopping centres and magnetic signs that were fixed to members cars. These signs promoted bowls as a fun new sport to try and a way to make new friends. Willetton attracted in excess of 10 new members via this promotion which is terrific for a relatively small club.

Willetton Bowling Club was presented with their prize of eight CoolJack units by Sara Smith (Apia Representative) and Bowls WA CEO Ken Pride. The Cool Jack units are installed at the end of the green and allow bowlers to keep drinks and food cool while they play. The Willetton members are looking

Womens’s Masters SinglesA field of 32 players competed for

the Key Choice Masters Singles played

over two days in excellent conditions at

Mosman Park Bowling Club on the 2nd &

3rd March.

In two very, tightly contested semi-finals Noelene Abe (Corrigin) defeated Linda Warburton (Mosman Park) 25/21 and Angela Sharp (Gosnells) was beaten by Kerry Andersen (Mosman Park), also 25/21.

The final saw Abe continue her fine form this season to clinch the title 25/11 from a valiant Andersen.

Key Choice Financial Solutions were again the proud sponsors and while everyone involved enjoyed this great event, the club is confident it will be even bigger and better next year. Mark it in your diaries!

13-15 SEPTEMBER 2013Contact details:

Phone (08) 9192 2010 Fax (08) 9192 3817e: [email protected]

www.broomebowlingclub.myclub.org.au

Hosted byTeams

Teams will consist of not less than four players with two women and two men. Juniors are welcome to play in teams.

Entry Fees$200 per team of four players.

NominationsCompleted Nomination Forms are required to be submitted by 31 July 2013. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER

OF TEAMS IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 24 - ON A

FIRST-IN BASIS.Nomination Forms can be forwarded on request and will be included in the brochure being distributed at the end of April.

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forward to giving them a try in the new season ahead.

A special mention goes to runners-up Dalkeith-Nedlands and Esperance Bowling Club who both presented excellent entries.

Bowls WA Membership and Participation Committee has recently announced this competition will run again in 2013. More will be announced in the next issue of Jack Hi.

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discretion as to how your body will be disposed of and is responsible for your funeral or cremation arrangements. Generally your executor will follow the instructions in your will, if any, but the final decision is ultimately the executor’s This is because the law provides there is no property (ownership) in a corpse and a person cannot by will dispose of his or her own body . Thus, any directions in your will regarding disposal of your body are only declaratory and have no legal force. Your executor is expected to consult with family members regarding this, however he/she is not legally bound to do so.

If you do not have a valid will…If you do not have a will then there will be no one appointed as

your executor. This means that the person who has the highest rank to administer your estate under the law governing intestacy will be responsible . The rights of a surviving spouse or de facto will generally be preferred over the rights of any children.

What if there are disputes over the funeral arrangements?If there are disputes regarding your funeral arrangements the Court will

ultimately decide who has the right to handle the disposal of your body.

In the recent case of Spratt v Hayden, 22 year old Carlene Hayden died without leaving a will. Her father was a Wongi, with tribal lands including Kalgoorlie, but her mother was a Noongar with her country being around Kellerberrin. Part of the Noongar custom is to bury members where they have close ties to family and land.

In 2006 Carlene had begun living with the plaintiff, her de facto spouse, with whom she had two children. He stated that Carlene wished to be buried in Kalgoorlie, near her paternal grandmother, however her Noongar relatives objected to burying a Noongar in another tribal group’s land.

The court held that where there is no executor named, the person with the highest right to administer the estate will have that privilege of deciding where the burial place would be. In this case, the decision was left to her de facto spouse.

Customary or traditional values did not carry significant weight in this determination, particularly because it was also Carlene’s wish to be buried in Kalgoorlie. It is important to note, however, that this type of decision is not always made, and that in other cases a special cultural interest may be sufficient to allow another to choose the burial place. .

Your executor, or the holder to the right of your burial, cannot use their power to exclude your friends or family members from expressing their affection as long as it is in a reasonable manner, such as putting flowers on your grave and so forth. They also do not have the power to donate your organs on your behalf unless you are officially registered as an organ donor.

ConclusionUltimately, it is very important to have your affairs in order before you

pass away to avoid any potential disputes. Call Friedman Lurie Singh & D’Angelo on 9254 0000 to speak to us today about preparing a will or to discuss your deceased estate planning requirements.

Who has control over my body when I die?

The majority of people give little thought to what happens after

they have passed. However, it is important to be aware of what

may follow during the days after your death.

CLUB IN PROFILE

WillettonThe Willetton Bowling Club was formed in 1985. It was a

division of the now defunct Willetton Sports Club.

As a result of the link to the Sports Club finances and resources were always difficult to obtain. Any development was then, as is now, done by members own efforts and as a result the Bowling Club has never been able to have any significant funds in its own right.

Notwithstanding this it has been able to position itself as a low (men) and top to mid range (ladies) club in the bowls WA network and competition.

It has however not had real ability to grow to any great extent or “modernise” its basic facilities to keep pace with the community and bowlers needs. Following the closure (late 2011) of the Willetton Sports Club, the Willetton Bowling Club Inc. has extricated itself from that position. It is now an Incorporated Body, it holds its own Liquor Licence. The Canning City Council has provided Security of Tenure and we are in negotiation for a club house to be built on the site.

Operating from a small transportable building located next to the bowling greens which have been extended and renovated each year. This is done with difficulty as the only way of servicing the needs of bowlers and visitors is to sit them outside under the patio.

Willetton also provide bowls coaching, as part of their curriculum, for approximately 250/300 High School Students from surrounding schools, per year. The students attend on a weekly basis. The club also run community bowls during summer and hold many functions during the year particularly over the festive period.

Willetton’s pennant teams have done extremely well this year and are going from strength to strength. The Tuesday Ladies lst division Blue and 4th white division went on to win the Pennant flags whilst the Saturday 2nd division won promotion after finishing on top of the colour. In the Men’s Pennant the Midweek 3rd Division competed in the pennant play offs and our Saturday 6th Red were top of their colour, gaining promotion.

Willetton Bowling Club is a very friendly and social club with a great deal of pride and enthusiasm for our future with all of the members work very hard to make life comfortable. They have also become a very successful amalgamated club due to the fact that the men and ladies are in the clubhouse at the same time most days and have to give and take to make it work, this has also given us the opportunity to meet and know all of our members better.

With three grass greens maintained by a full time greenkeeper with some voluntary assistance the club has built steadily to have 150 members (75 women and 75 men).

Willetton are keen to increase those numbers and continue to run initiatives like the one that saw them win the Apia Competition and attract new members, they offer free coaching with three qualified coaches.

If you are interested in being a member at Willetton contact Peter Maxwell (Vice President) phone 9354 5686, Mobile 0408 852 500

By Aaron Delaporte and Margie McLeish

Bowling Club


Men’s and Women’s Country Week ResultsMen - SinglesBrad King was the toast of the Geraldton

Bowling Club when he became the club’s

first winner of the Crown Perth Men’s

Countryweek Singles since one of the

club’s Life Members, Mr C. W. Starr, won

the title in 1972.

In good conditions at the Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, King produced outstanding draw bowls to defeat Wagin’s Warren Holt 21-15 in the final. In front of a healthy crowd the game was a nip and tuck affair with both players having periods of control early in the match. As the game continued, King slowly pulled away on the scoreboard and held game at 20-14 and three close bowls in the head. However Holt continued to produce quality bowls and a drive to remove two of the shots with his second last bowl was followed up with his last bowl of the end sitting on the remaining King shot to extend the game to another end. Again King put the pressure on, but this time Holt couldn’t come up with the game saving bowl and Brad King claimed the title.

Earlier in the day, the standard of the semi finals showed the crowd what they would be in for later in the day. The first semi final saw Brad King take on brother Chris King (Perenjori), with not only a shot at the title but also bragging rights on the line. With no quarter asked and none given, the game went right to the line before Brad finally prevailed 21-18. The second semi final had Warren Holt taking on the giant killing Glen Jones (Dalwallinu). Earlier in the tournament Jones had defeated Countryweek Legend Eddie Dodd (Wonthella) as well as former State Squad member, Mark Simpson (Gingin). Holt set the scene early in the game and never looked back as he cruised to a comfortable 21-11 win.

Men - FoursThe 2012-13 Crown Perth Countryweek

titles was a year of firsts, with the fours

discipline being no different. Stephen

Fewster, John Fewster, Tom Cabassi

and Bruce Watson took home the Gingin

Bowling Club’s first countryweek fours

title when they defeated the gallant Brett

Taylor, Herb McClelland, Ray Griffiths and

Peter Nicholls from Kellerberrin. With

barely a shot between the two teams all

day, it took great pressure bowls from

the Gingin team to come away with the

12-10 win.

To reach the finals both teams were made to work hard in both the quarter and semi finals. The Fewster team squeezed through their quarter final against the experienced Moora combination of Bruce Manning, Phil Manning, Michael Rodan and Peter Manning 11-10. While the scoreboard looked easier, they again had to work hard against Wonthella’s Henry Slawinski, James Hooper, David Gunsser and Brian Walter with a 18-9 victory.

Kellerberrin’s Brett Taylor set up a semi final against club mates Geoff Cox, Geoff Main, Scott O’Neill and Mark White (Kellerberrin) with an extremely close 12-11 win over Neville Woods, Bryce Attwood, Richard Howlett and Darren Kellond (Eaton). With Kellerberrin assured of its first countryweek fours finalist, it was the Taylor ran team that came away with the win 16-8.

At the end of the competition the P.S Bignell Memorial Shield for the Most Outstanding Country Club during Countryweek was presented to the Merredin Bowling Club for the second time in three years.

Men - PairsGoing into the final of the Crown Perth

Countryweek Pairs, Merredin Bowling

Club was assured of welcoming home

both the Champions and the Runner Ups.

In an all Merredin affair, club mates Terry

Anderson and George Skalko (pictured)

were up against a couple of Merredin

young guns, Ashley Sharp and Matthew

France.

Both teams travelled through the knockout stages fairly easy on the scoreboard until their semi finals. Anderson and Skalko were made to work hard before defeating Ashley Schultz and Phil Sorfleet (Bunbury) 17-15 in the first semi final. Sharp and France had nearly identical scores in their 17-14 win over the Eaton combination of Mick Salmon and Geoff Hookham.

Ashley Sharp and Matthew France have only recently returned to Merredin after short stints playing Premier League Pennant in Perth. That added experience was expected to hold them in good stead for the pressure cooker situation of a Countryweek Final. However it was Terry Anderson and George Skalko who came out firing and they quickly put some distance between them and the Sharp/France pairing. Although Sharp and France continued to try and turn things around, it was the steadiness and consistency that gave Anderson and Skalko a 16-6 victory and the Merredin Bowling Club’s first ever Crown Perth Countryweek Pairs title.

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Women - PairsNoelene Abe and Nola Forbes (Corrigin)

are no strangers to Crown Perth

Countryweek Pairs success.

game of quality before Kennedy and Crameri got the better of Spragg and Grout to win 13-8. The other semi final saw the favorites Noelene Abe and Nola Forbes take on the Wonthella pairing of Margaret Kupsch and Julie Sims. Although the Wonthella girls fought hard they could not contain the talented Corrigin duo and went down 17-8.

After setting up an lead early, it was the Corrigin team of Noelene Abe, Nola Forbes, Karen Poultney and Judy Connelly, who were too strong for Lynette Godfrey, Jeanette Hislop, Kerry West and Glenda Hollingsworth (Mandurah) winning 16-7. The score line did not tell the true tale of a closely fought contest, but when the big bowls needed to be played, it was the Corrigin team members who played them.

The semi finals had seen a stark difference between the two teams game into the final. The Abe combination had to work extremely hard and had to endure an extra end to beat the Capel four of Bev Scott, Suellen Payne, Beverley McKenna and Joy O’Brien 14-13. On the other

hand, the Godfrey team stormed into the final with a 26-7 win over Gail Barry, Diane Tas, Jem Coupar and Sharon Sharpe (Dunsborough).

Further testament to the successful week of the Corrigin players was the achievement of taking home the Bowls WA Shield as the most successful club at the 2012-13 Crown Perth Countryweek.

Women - SinglesA change of tactics helped Karin Cowin (Eaton) overcome Julie Watson (Gingin) and

claim her first Crown Perth Women’s Countryweek Singles title.

Cowin raced to an early lead of 7-1 before Watson found her range to haul her in. The lead continually changed hands when first Cowin got on top and then Watson. When Watson lead 18-16 it looked like Gingin would be welcoming a winner but a change of mat position by Cowin proved to be a decisive decision. Cowin grabbed a single to trail 17-18 when she pulled the mat right up the green and put the jack on the tee. The change resulted in a three on that end to put Cowin within a single of the title. With the mat in hand, Cowin again journeyed up the green

with the mat and proceeded to draw the match winner to win the game 21-18.

To reach the final, both ladies over came stern opposition in their semi finals. Cowin was too good for the determined Tricia Tyson with a 17-11 win, while Watson took on the hardest game in current day lawn bowls. Noelene Abe has been a phenomenon in Women’s bowls for the last two years and was the defending Countryweek Singles Champion. However Watson prevailed over Abe 17-14 and showed she will be one to watch in the future.

Women - FoursThe final of the Crown Perth Women’s Countryweek Fours was

set up to crown a brand new champion team. Surprisingly the

Corrigin Club had never had a winner in the fours competition

and Mandurah had not had success since 1982. Both teams

were looking forward to taking the title back and celebrating

success.

After having previous success in 2006 and 2010, this year’s title was number three for a combination that obviously work very well together. For their opponents Jill Kennedy and Julie Crameri (Dudley Park) this was their first taste of Countryweek finals success. The game started with close bowls from all players but the Corrigin pairing were always able to find the bowl that mattered. The longer the game went the better the Abe/Forbes combination got, with them eventually running out 20-6 winners.

With the Dudley Park Bowling Club being one of the premier clubs in the country, it wasn’t surprising to see Kennedy and Crameri having to go against club mates for a place in the finals. Multiple State Title holder Vicki Spragg teamed up with Irene Grout (Dudley Park) to take on Kennedy and Crameri in the semi finals. With club bragging rights on the line as well as the chance at the title, it was a

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Batavia Bowling LeagueEarlier in the season the Batavia Bowling

League Ladies went to Gingin to compete

in the Northern Zone ILRR FOURS. The

competition was played in great spirit

and the proud winners were the Batavia

Bowling League Ladies who played

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Elaine Barnetson, Kaye Burton, Glenys Teakle, Pauline Forrester, Eva Watson, Nannette Hamilton, Norma Follington, Audrey Williamson, Margaret Kupsch, Julie Sims, Norma Lodge,

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NORTHERN ZONE ILRR PAIRS were held at Denison on greens that were in excellent condition, Moore District were the winners and the games were of very high standard. The games were played early in the morning and then later in the afternoon when the slight breeze made conditions bearable.

Batavia Bowling League Ladies Pennant Finals

Wonthella Bowling Club were the hosts to the 1st and 2nd Division Thursday Pennant Finals 13th & 14th February 2013.

Geraldton Gold won the 1st Division by 2 shots overall from Wonthella Gold in a thrilling finish.

Wonthella Gold was the victor in 2nd Division from Geraldton Blue with some very good bowls played. It was 10 years since Wonthella Gold 2nd Division had won the Pennant.

The greens were in excellent condition.

From left: Geraldton Gold 1st Division ladies and Wonthella Gold 2nd Division ladies in

action during the finals.

Eastern Bowling ZoneInter League Round Robin Fours – 9th & 10th February 2013

On what was predicted to be a very hot weekend, the Avon Valley League hosted the Eastern Zone ILRR Fours at the Beverley Bowling Club. Thankfully the south east breezes prevailed and the temperatures didn’t get above 37 degrees. The dry max greens which were only laid in 2012 played very true and of good speed and are a credit to the Club and its members. The competition was finally decided by a drawn game, with the Avon Valley League winning with 6 points and 10 ½ rink wins from the South Eastern League, with 6 points and 10 rink wins.

Margaret Bird(Skip), Misty Richards, Glenys Collins and Vera Sheen. Vicki Ellis (Skip), Marg Peck, Shirley De Jong and Denise Kelly. Dale

McGill (Skip), Maxine Watts, Jan Bywaters and Sian Smith. Carol Ashworth (Skip), Wendy Mitchell, Dot Glass and Di Hudson. Reserve-

Tricia Hinchliffe and Manager – Di Sewell.

Keeping it in the family “Double Whammy”Married couples

Beryl and Greg

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Susan and

Phillip Lee have

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The two gentlemen have been selected to play in the 2013 ILRR Fours, IZRR Fours and the Country All Stars.

Not to be outdone by their husbands, Beryl and Sue were also selected to play 2013 ILRR & IZRR Fours.

Both couples are good friends and play bowls together quite frequently.

Left to right - Beryl Cooper, Greg Cooper, Sue Lee, Phill Lee

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York Bowls Over OppositionIn an exciting finish to the Avon Valley Bowling League season,

York Bowling Club has won both the Men’s 1st Division and 2nd

Division pennant finals to add to that won by the York Ladies.

The dominance of the York teams was evident when the two Ladies teams, York Blue and York Gold, played off in the Ladies final. York Blue had finished top of the ladder but lost the semi-final to York Gold. After winning through to the final, York Blue overcame their sister team to win by 31 shots.

Men’s 1st Division finished six points clear on top of the ladder and met second placed Northam Blue in the semi-final. A 26 shot win put York into the final and their opponents were once again Toodyay who recorded a 29 shot win over Northam in the qualifying final.

Wyalkatchem Ladies Win Third Consecutive PennantCongratulations to Wyalkatchem for winning the Central

Wheatbelt Bowling League Ladies’ Pennants.

Wyalkatchem has been struggling for players all season, having had a man fill in frequently and had to play with seven players instead of eight to win the semi final against Mukinbudin. They then went on to beat Beacon in the grand final with wins on both rinks. With three players over 75 a great effort!

In other Wylie news, for the first time in the history of the Club a man and wife have taken off the men’s and ladies’ singles. Congratulations to Des and Robin Tilbrook.

Pingelly ladies bring home the pennant after 41 yearsWilliams and Brookton played the first game of 21 ends with

Williams winning 57-51 over Brookton.

Pingelly then played Williams for the pennant and won a close game with 66-59. This will certainly go into the books as a wonderful achievement for the Pingelly Bowling Club.

A “quiet” celebration was enjoyed back at the club and a customary article of clothing was hoisted up the flagpole as part of this longed for celebration!

Back row: Sue Tait, Lorraine Mulroney, Helen Price, Joyce Lyon Middle row: Peta Paterson, Wilma Warburton, Trish Williams, Eileen McCahon, Eileen Smith. Front row (skips): Gwenda Andrews, Marg

Ryan, Darralyn Page.

A big rink win by Rob Parker and his team (42 to 11) ensured that York avenged their 1 shot defeat by Toodyay in last year’s final. With all rinks winning the final score was 112 to 59. This was the third pennant final win for the team after playing in the last five finals.

Men’s 2nd Division finished second on the ladder after hardly winning any games last year and took on the much stronger Northam Gold. After losing the semi-final by ten shots, the boys won their way into the final with a fighting win over Dowerin on the Sunday morning. A spirited contest ensued with York winning 108 to 89. The turnaround of 39 shots between Saturday’s semi-final loss to victory in Sunday’s final, was a great effort by all players and an historic win for the club.

York Bowling Club captain Robin Gentle described the weekend performances as “extraordinary”.

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COUNTRY PENNANT RESULTS 2012/13Avon Valley Bowling League Moore Districts Bowling LeagueYORK Men’s League Pennant Div 1 GINGIN RED Men’s League Pennant YORK Men’s League Pennant Div 2 GINGIN RED Women’s League Pennant YORK BLUE Women’s League Pennant Murray Districts Bowling LeagueBatavia Bowling League YUNDERUP Men’s League Pennant Div 1GERALDTON GOLD Men’s League Pennant Div 1 BODDINGTON Men’s League Pennant Div 2DENISON BLUE Men’s League Pennant Div 2 YUNDERUP Men’s League Pennant Div 3GERALDTON GOLD Women’s League Pennant Div 1 PORT BOUVARD 1 Men’s League Pennant Div 4WONTHELLA GOLD Women’s League Pennant Div 2 PORT BOUVARD Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 1Blackwood Bowling League HALLS HEAD Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 2DONNYBROOK WHITE Men’s League Pennant Sat Div 1 YUNDERUP Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 3BRIDGETOWN Men’s League Pennant Sat Div 2 WAROONA Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 4DONNYBROOK Men’s Mid Week Pennant DUDLEY PARK GOLD Women’s League Pennant Div 1MANJIMUP GREEN Women’s League Pennant HALLS HEAD Women’s League Pennant Div 2Central Midlands Bowling League WAROONA Women’s League Pennant Div 3MOORA Men’s League Pennant PINJARRA Women’s League Pennant Div 4DALWALLINU GOLD Women’s League Pennant North Midlands Bowling LeagueCentral Stirling Bowling League MINGENEW Men’s League Pennantnot played at time of print Men’s League Pennant THREE SPRINGS Women’s League Pennant JERRAMUNGUP Women’s League Pennant Pilbara Bowling LeagueCentral West Coastal Bowling League played in September Mixed League Pennant JURIEN GOLD Men’s League Pennant South Central Arunga Bowling LeagueDANDARAGAN Women’s League Pennant KULIN Men’s League Pennant Central Wheatbelt Bowling League NEWDEGATE Women’s League Pennant NUNGARIN Men’s League Pennant South East Coastal Bowling LeagueWYALKATCHEM Women’s League Pennant ESPERNACE-CASTLETOWN Men’s League Pennant East Avon Bowling League ESPERANCE Women’s League Pennant TAMMIN Men’s League Pennant Div 1 South Eastern Bowling LeagueQUAIRADING GREEN Men’s League Pennant Div 2 MERREDIN BLUE Men’s League Pennant CUNDERDIN GREEN Women’s League Pennant CIVIC Women’s League Pennant Goldfields Unified Bowling League South West Bowling LeagueKALGOORLIE GREEN Men’s League Pennant BUSSELTON RED Men’s League Pennant Div 1BOULDER BLACK Women’s League Pennant EATON BLUE Men’s League Pennant Div 2Great Southern Bowling League BUSSELTON RED Men’s League Pennant Div 3not played at time of print Men’s League Pennant Div 1 BUSSELTON RED Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 1not played at time of print Men’s League Pennant Div 2 EATON BLUE Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 2WAGIN Women’s League Pennant COLLIE BLUE Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 3Leeuwin Bowling League CAPEL Women’s League Pennant Div 1DUNSBOROUGH BLUE Men’s League Pennant Div 1 BUSSELTON RED Women’s League Pennant Div 2AUGUSTA Men’s League Pennant Div 2 BUNBURY Women’s League Pennant Div 3AUGUSTA Women’s League Pennant Upper Great Southern Bowling LeagueLower Great Southern Bowling League BROOKTON Men’s League Pennant Div 1MIDDLETON BEACH GOLD Men’s League Pennant Div 1 BROOKTON Men’s League Pennant Div 2CRANBROOK Men’s League Pennant Div 2 PINGELLY Women’s League PennantMT BARKER GOLF WHITE Men’s League Pennant Div 3MIDDLETON BEACH GREEN Women’s League Pennant Div 1MT BARKER GOLF Women’s League Pennant Div 2


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Inaugural Junior Singles ChampionshipOn Sunday 23rd March, in beautiful

conditions, the first ever Junior Singles

Championship was held at the Halls Head

Bowling Club in Erskine. It was designed

to coincide with the finals of the Men’s

Singles on the same day.

Five boys competed in the competition. With a 9am start and two sections playing to 13 shots up the spectators were provided with some nail biting bowls. Up for grabs was the Perpetual Shield, a trophy for the winner and the honour of being the first to take away this Singles Final.

Everyone was extremely impressed with the standard of bowls provided by the boys. The spectators were on the edge of their seats watching it.

After having to play three games, Brock Dhu made his way into the final against Patrick O’Reilly. Patrick had Brock down 8 nil until Brock began to make a come-back. Then it was shot for shot, with Brock finally clawing his way back to win. It was a great spectator sport and all boys played with great sportsmanship and in a friendly fashion.

With ages ranging from7 to 13 they are to be commended for their bowls and conduct on the green. We’re all looking forward to next year’s Championship. Meanwhile, the State Under 18s competition is looming in early next month.

Well done to all the boys; Brock Dhu (12)the winner, Patrick O’Reilly (13), runner up and fellow competitors, Izak Bennett (11), Harvey Boyce(13) and youngest of them all, Jase Dhu (7).

We are grateful to the sponsors of our Junior Bowls Program, Halls Head Community Branch of Bendigo Bank. Thanks to them and our energetic and keen volunteers, we are able to provide free bowls coaching for Juniors (bowls provided) every Monday afternoon during school term from 4pm. Our current group of Junior bowlers has come from the annual inter-school bowling carnival which will be held again towards the end of this year.

This event was held at the Halls Head Bowling & Recreation Club in windy, but cooler conditions than the preceding few days.

South West League made an impressive start on the first day with three rink wins (6 Points) from Leeuwin Bowling League and Blackwood Bowling League with two rink wins each (4 points), and Murray Districts Bowling League on one rink win (2 points).

However, the second and third rounds on Day Two saw a complete change in fortune, with Murray Districts League sweeping the competition with wins on all rinks for a final

Port Bouvard Recreation and Sporting Club Inc. Patron

Northern Bowling ZoneInter League Round Robin Pairs - 9th &

10th February 2013

The Moore District Ladies Bowling League had a very successful weekend playing at Denison in the Northern Bowling Zone Inter League Round Robin Pairs competition run over two days under very hot conditions. Starting play at 7:30am coming off at 10am, the ladies were back on the green at 3pm to miss the midday heat.

It was a very close competition between Moore District, Batavia, Central West Coast, Central Midlands and North Midlands. Moore District was able to secure their win by two rink wins from Batavia in the last match of the day.

Winning Team Moore District Bowling League

L-R Back Row: Jenny Treasure,(Bindoon), Michelle Greene(Gingin) Sylvia

Fragall(Lancelin). Noeleen Keeffe (Gingin), Di Rubery (Ledge Point), Terese Leete

(Bindoon), Kerry Fewster (Gingin)

Front Row: Prue Pearce (Lancelin), Kathy Gobbart (Gingin), Lynn Donato (Lancelin), Chris Moyle (Ledge Point), Pat Williams

(Lancelin), Julie Watson (Gingin)

South Western Bowling ZoneInter League Round Robin Fours – 13th & 14th February 2013

total of 18 points.

Congratulations to the only unbeaten team of the competition.

Vicki Spragg (Skip) Pat Cant (Third) Shirley Melvin (Second) Glenne Carter (Lead) of Murray Districts league.

ResultsMurray Districts League 18 points

South West League 12 points

Blackwood League 10 points

Leeuwin League 8 points

Dr Kim Hames, MLA Deputy Premier and

Member for Dawesville, is also the Patron

of Port Bouvard Recreation and Sporting

Club Inc.

Kim visited the Club and joined in Friday afternoon scroungers competing with Club President Ron Jones and Director of Finance Bob Court. He has been a past member of the WA Government Parliamentary Bowls Team and although has had limited opportunity to play in recent times he performed admirable and defeated our Club regular Pennant players.

Dr Hames took the opportunity of greeting a group of year 6 and 7 students from Ocean Road Primary School who were attending the Club as part of the School development program.

Kim has generously agreed to be Quizmaster at the Club’s annual Quiz Night on April 13th and a big crowd is expected to be in attendance.

It’s excellent to see our Patron and a very senior State Leader participating in our great game and also making valuable time available to a regional Recreation & Sporting Club.

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