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Features 4 President’s Message5 State Pairs6 Bowls SA Update7 Bowler’s Market7 E-Newsletter8 AsiaPacific10 A Man with a Passion11 AER Pairs & Aussie Open12 SA vs Vic16 Past Presidents17 Bowls SA Innovatiions Committe Survey20 Lifting the Lid21 New Beginnings for Bowls 24 Bowls SA Traveller26 Development27 High Performance28 Regional Round-up30 Stinger’s Coaching Corner31 Unbiased Opinion32 You be the Umpire Questions32 Classifieds33 We Will Remember Them34 Spot the Jack35 Upcoming Events

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I am sure I’m not the only one that is struggling

to comprehend that it is already 2012! Hopefully the Christmas and New Year period was appropriately festive and the second half of the season

delivers for you, on and off the green.2011 finished on a high with the Asia Pacific Championships being successfully hosted at the Holdfast Bay and Lockleys Bowling Clubs in late November and early December. The event provided an opportunity for the venues and logistics to be tested prior to the 2012 World Championships, which will see twice as many nations competing, and the information gathered will assist greatly in the preparation for this event. The feedback received from the competing nations was extremely positive and both clubs and their members should be congratulated on their contribution to the success of the event. Thank you also to those members that volunteered as an official, marker, scoreboard attendant or in any other capacity. Although crowds across the last two days were good, overall the number of spectators and support from the broader bowling community was very poor. What was even more disappointing was to see greens full of bowlers at other clubs when some of the best bowlers in the world, including the Australian team, were competing in front of a handful of people. Those that did attend the event were treated to some outstanding competition and skill level and, as it is a privilege for Adelaide to host these events, hopefully the bowling community will support the World Championships later on this year.In exciting news, Bowls SA has formed a partnership with Australia’s most respected synthetic sports field company, Berry Bowling Systems. As part of this partnership Berry Bowling

Systems will sponsor the prestigious Bowls SA State Singles which will see this year’s event hosted at the newly refurbished Payneham Bowling Club on their brand new Dales Proweave 1000 woven surface.The finals of the Berry Bowling Systems Bowls SA State Singles will be held on 29 and 30 January and guarantees to be hotly contested as the State’s best bowlers compete for this highly coveted title. So make sure you make your way to Payneham and enjoy the bowling. Finally, Kelli Wray has tendered her resignation as Bowls SA Development Officer to further a career in greens keeping. Kelli has had a significant impact in her two and a half years with the organisation and will be missed from the administration of the sport.Anyone that has had dealings with Kelli knows how passionate she is about bowls, especially working with junior bowlers, and she has been instrumental in setting up numerous Junior Development programs, including driving the successful Henselite Junior Development Squads.Although Kelli’s passion and drive for bowls will be missed, I have no doubt her presence will still be felt around the greens and everyone at Bowls SA wishes her well in her future endeavours.2012 promises to be another hectic year on and off the greens and I hope that it is a safe and prosperous one for all members.

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it is always a great time to enjoy family and friends.With another year ahead of us, it is a good time to reflect on the wins and losses of the previous year.2011 wound up with a colourful array of competitors in the Asia Pacific Championships. Hosting the event was a big win for South Australia and a great time for lovers of the game to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to witness some outstanding bowling by these talented athletes. Thanks must go to the host clubs, organisers and volunteers who made sure the event ran so smoothly.A report is on Page 8.The inaugural Bowls Australia Hall of Fame presentation night was held at the Stamford Grand Hotel,

Glenelg during the Asia Pacific games. Thirty-five high achievers of our sport were inducted, with South Australians Errol Bungey OAM, Mary Ormsby OAM and Alf Sandercock being amongst those honoured. Congratulations to all. Steady progress over the last 12 months has seen several country Associations amalgamating their men’s and women’s Associations to become one body. Efficient governance of our sport is crucial to a sustainable future and the Board will continue to consider and recommend changes to structures to ensure best practice. Communication between all levels of Bowls SA administration is an area that needs constant attention and the Innovations Forums conducted by Harvey Jolly across 2011 have provided an avenue for members to have their say. Everything raised is being recorded and will be rationalised to identify specific issues needing attention. Forums will continue in country regions during early

2012. More details are on Page 6.The first State event for 2012 is the Bowls SA Berry Bowling Systems State Singles – Men – Women – Open Disability with the Final at Payneham Bowling Club on Monday 29 & 30 January. Closely following is the MGA Men’s Country Carnival commencing on Monday 6 February. With entries up across all disciplines the event continues to be the highlight of the bowls calendar for country bowlers.Good luck to all competitors.As always we owe a big thank you to the metropolitan Clubs for hosting these events and of course the band of volunteers who cater and officiate. What will 2012 bring for you? I sincerely hope that it is a happy, healthy and successful year ahead for all of us.

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The Finals’ day of the men’s event at Holdfast Bay started with Marion’s Adam Forbes and Scott Thulborn

(Adelaide) battling against Riverton’s Mark Griffiths and Neil Rogers in the first Semi-final. The country pair were leading 7-5 after eight ends before the metro pair claimed eight shots from ends 9 to 12 to put the Semi out of the country pair’s reach and producing a 21-8 final score line. Simon Dorr (Kensington/Marryatville) and Wayne Ruediger (Grange) had an easier progression to the Final when Kadina’s Derrick Bushell and Ken Willcox were forced to withdraw, after eight ends, following an earlier incident in

which Bushell damaged his right

knee. Dorr and Ruediger led 10-5 when the Yorke Peninsula pair withdrew. After trailing 1-7 early in the Final, the Forbes/Thulborn duo rallied off 11

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end remaining. In a nail biting finish, Thulborn and Ruediger

had two bowls to draw to a jack in the ditch; with a measure in favour of Forbes and Thulborn handing them a 15-14 victory. The win over State teammates Simon Dorr and Wayne Ruediger realised the third State Pairs title for Forbes and Thulborn; Forbes clearly earning his spot back in the State side for the Test Series against Victoria at Wallaroo.Thulborn now has an impressive 2011/12 Open Singles, 2010/11 State Triples, Champion of Champions Singles and three State Pairs titles to his name. In the Women’s State Pairs, Encounter Bay’s Yvette Wells gave Jackie Jacobs the perfect start all day while the Skipper’s conversions were immaculate. Despite coasting along, a late six to their opponents, Moonta pair Margaret Chandler and Beryl Williams, almost saw a complete turnaround before the Fleurieu couple held their nerve over the last three ends to secure the Semi-final and their place in the Final with a 21-19 win.In the other Semi, Sue Maddern (Hahndorf) and Sandra Wallace (Adelaide) were in big trouble early against Lockleys’ Dianne Green and Kensington Marryatville’s Jackie Gardiner. Trailing 3-11 after 9 ends, a five on the 10th got them back in the game before they reeled off the last eight shots to take out the Semi 17-13.Hardly giving former State representatives Maddern and Wallace a look in over the 18 end Final, Wells and Jacobs upset the highly fancied pair to take out the 2011/12 title 22-9. The win even more satisfying given the pair finished Runners-up two years earlier.

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The strength of the Bowls SA Board lies in attracting high quality candidates with diverse skills and capabilities and if you believe you have the qualities to contribute and make a difference please consider nominating or contact General Manager Ben Scales on 8234 7544 for further information.

INNOVATIONS FORUMSEight forums have been held in country and metropolitan regional centres to date with 325 members attending. At the conclusion of all forums the Innovations Committee will consider all issues and prepare a report to the Bowls SA Board in April/May.A further five country Region forums will be held at the following venues, and members are encouraged to attend to have their say on the future of bowls in South Australia.

Region 4 - RiverlandMonday 16 January @ 6:30 pmWaikerie Bowling Club Region 3 – Upper NorthernMonday 27 February @ 6:30 pmMelrose Bowling Club Region 6 - Eastern Sunday 4 March @ 1.00pm Murray Bridge Bowling ClubRegions 7 & 8Details will be advised when finalised.For those that don’t have the chance to attend a forum, a Survey is included on page 17 and an on-line version is also available at www.bowlssa.com.au.The Innovations forums and survey represent a unique opportunity for members and stakeholders to put forward their thoughts, be they negative or positive. If you require further information contact Harvey Jolly on 8234 7544.

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The Asia Pacific Championships for 2011 have come and gone leaving some indelible memories of elation and despair and while others looked after the match

reports and statistics I spent my time during the event mixing with those on the banks of both Holdfast Bay and Lockleys Bowling Clubs. There is little doubt that some of the less experienced teams benefited from their time in Adelaide and Team USA and the Canadian “Canucks” are two which should show enormous improvement over the next 12 months. Some of the visiting teams were hosted by local clubs and in this age of emails and text messages contact will undoubtedly be maintained between club members and International visitors. We need to thank Holdfast and Lockleys, both who are experienced in the running of such extended events, and the numerous volunteers and officials who gave freely of their time. For 18 months greenkeepers Kevin Lewis and Brad Porter had worked towards the preparation of eight greens which would run at similar speeds and despite a difficult year in green’s preparation both achieved their aim. The result bore testament to hard work and dedication and on opening day both Clubs looked a picture. In amongst a raft of colourful people on the sidelines was our own Kelli Wray, who was bedecked in the Stars and Stripes of Team USA and there was a good reason for the foreign attire. Prior to the event the USA Women’s side had approached Bowls SA requesting Kelli’s assistance as Women’s Coach for the event and over a 14 day period she had an opportunity to work closely with the members of this team. Her commitments are such that during the actual event she played in the Victorian Open and in her absence Deanna Amos took over skills training at Ascot Park Bowling Club. On her return both ladies ran drills and an emphasis on driving techniques saw their visitors improve out of all proportion. When we spoke to Kelli after the event she made the following comments. “It was really interesting to see what level they were at when they arrived and to see what the level of improvement was after the training drills and that was significant.”There were many visitors supporting a range of teams but we are going to give the “Canucks” the award for most vocal encouragement. Dressed in red shirts and jackets displaying the Maple leaf they were amazing to watch as their bowlers battled against quality opposition and on the first day of the tournament at Holdfast Bay my attention was taken by a woman standing and applauding an outstanding shot. After introductions I sat with Canadian Women’s Manager Merle Ackerman and found out that the lady in question was Debbie Foster who herself had bowled in a previous Asia Pacific Championships. She was one of those supportive mums that can be found the world over and was there to support her daughter Jackie who was debuting for her country in 2011. When I asked Merle if there were any other interesting stories she came out with the following comments. “Prior to the event the team received new sets of bowls. The insignia on them included the Maple Leaf and also the inscription “Canucks eh!” The words gave reference to a Canadian trait that sees many of the population add “eh”

to the end of a sentence. How good is it to see a manufacturer with a keen sense of humour! They were a great group of people and among the male competitors was John Aveline who was leading in the Triples combination. On the sideline were his two children Hester who is almost three years old and Laurel who is 11. Hester was wearing the tiniest National shirt at the Championships and when I asked companion Cathie Cleveland what John did for a living she replied that he had a PHD in Roman History and was a Private Consultant in the Latin language. That brought back some memories I can tell you but all I can remember from my school days is amo, amas, amat. In attendance most days was our own Errol Bungey OAM who over the last eight months has been inducted into both the South Australian and Australian Halls of Fame. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Bowls NZ CEO Kerry Clark OBE who was expected at Lockleys on the second Monday of the event. Kerry had told me in early November that the two had met during a match between a South Australian selection and the NZ National side in 1985 and had begun a close friendship which had endured for 26 years. Two legends of our sport, and friends for life, now that’s not a bad story!Soon after the Australian team’s arrival in Adelaide up and coming bowler Natasha Van Eldik celebrated her 21st birthday. When asked what she wanted for her evening meal the response was fish and chips and ice cream cake which seems fitting for one so young. So down to the beach go the entire Aussie team and management for a spot of back yard cricket and some fun and at some stage Natasha found herself having a surprise dip in the ocean! For interest Lynsey Armitage also celebrated a birthday while in Adelaide. Prior to the test series against South Africa at Moonta Bowling Club this young lady had been named inaugural Australian Team Captain and at 27 years of age it was a huge honour. She has embraced this important position and at 28 she has years of bowling at the top level ahead of her. We wish her all the best for the future both as a player and National Captain.One of the first things I noticed when surrounded by so many overseas bowlers was the number that spoke English as a second language and I was lucky to be able to spend some time with Hong Kong China’s Women’s Manager Sanie Ng. She spoke with a cultured accent as she told me about the structure of Lawn Bowls in her home country. “Four out of five bowlers in our Women’s team come from the Hong Kong Football Club” she explained. “It is a Club which includes many sports including cricket, rugby, squash and Association Football and these have been traditional sports from the times of British rule.” She went on to say that there are 36 bowling clubs in Hong Kong and that there is only one government owned grass green which is open to the public. When asked what she did for a living she made the following comment. “I am a Police Officer” and then with a delightful smile on her face continued “the team needs to be disciplined if they are to succeed!”And what of the island that still harbours the descendants of Fletcher Christian of the “Bounty” fame. Norfolk has a population of

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around 2,150 and a bowling club with approximately 60 members of which only 12 women are regular bowlers. Within the side was the respected Carmen Anderson who is based in Cabramatta NSW and a debutant by the name of Trudy Davis who has bowled for a mere 20 months. It was Trudy who had her own story to tell. In 2008 along with her husband John she holidayed on Norfolk Island, fell in love with the unique lifestyle and by the time they were to return home to Tasmania both had made the life changing decision to return to the island in 2009 to live fulltime. While Trudy bowled John held the position of Men’s Team Manager and on their return home they will settle back into the lawn mowing round and garden business which provides the family’s income. As an aside we can tell you that there were three married couples associated with the team and that is not surprising. Despite the presence of some of the world’s top rated bowlers and an Australian team which boasted the likes of Kelsey Cottrell, Karen Murphy, Mark Casey and Aron Sherriff, crowd numbers were disappointingly small. Apart from the Finals on Saturday and Sunday December 10 and 11, there were very few of our bowling fraternity on hand to cheer the competitors on. This leads me to finish this article with a story of support.On the first Tuesday I was standing gazing at an elderly couple who were sitting watching a Pairs game at Holdfast Bay and over a short space of time members and supporters of both the New Zealand and Australian teams walked up to either shake their hands or embrace them. They turned out to be Athol and Joan Brown who live in Auckland and also have a unit on the Gold Coast. Athol is 91 and Joan is a sprightly 86 and they are as bright as crickets. For many years they have supported emerging players, have hosted bowlers from both NZ and Australia on the Coast and get great enjoyment out of their involvement in our sport. They have travelled widely following their National side and South Africa, Hong Kong and Australia are three countries they have visited over recent years. Recently the couple received an award from Bowls NZ and Joan explained that the presentation had come as a complete surprise to her and her husband. The wording on that award reads as follows:

Bowls NZ Special Recognition Award presented to

Joan and Athol BrownIn appreciation of your long standing

supportAnd Loyalty to the Sport of Bowls

World Bowls returns to Adelaide in November 2012 and we trust that such supporters will return to soak up the atmosphere and offer support.

Crowds at the finals of the Asia Pacific Championships

The Canadian ‘Canucks’ Natasha Van Eldik

The Nations’ flags flying at Lockleys Bowling Club


Those who play in Club tournaments or State events across Metropolitan Adelaide and surrounding hills

areas would more than likely have encountered one of our sport’s great characters. On the green he is an excellent bowler who skips for Hawthorn in the Premier Two South competition and over many years he has figured prominently in State events. He is also the son of a former RSABA President but what sets him apart is his mode of transport. To many people 52 year old Brian Jenkins is simply known as the “bicycle man” and over the years he has cycled to clubs as far apart as Victor Harbor and Gawler in his quest for a competitive game of bowls. With the Tour Down Under again to be a centre piece in Adelaide during January our city is alive with cyclists bedecked in Lycra suits and on equipment manufactured specifically for racing purposes. Brian will also be chalking up the kilometres in the city and near country areas on his Shogun mountain bike while his car sits as a home for spiders and dust in the garage. In 2011 he clocked up an amazing 10,000 kilometres on his bike while the car travelled less than 1,000. It is the most he has ridden in a single year and it is worthwhile looking at what got him interested in such a pursuit and where it has taken him. From the age of 10 Brian played tennis at Colonel Light West Tennis Club and it wasn’t until his early twenties that he began bowling in father and son nights at Clarence Gardens Bowling

Club. Having continued with his tennis he returned to the sport 10 years later. Father John won the State Singles Champion of Champion title in 1984-85 and mum Joan is a talented bowler in her own right. He has a great pedigree in the sport but has always had a passion for cycling. In the mid 90s he began riding to work and from that point he has joined many others on cycling trips that would test the resolve of those much younger. In 2004 he was one of a group which spent two weeks on a bush ride in support of the Flying Doctor Service and he continued to support the service with yearly rides up to and including 2008. In that year as part of an organised group he rode from Broken Hill to Alice Springs over a four week period. During this time his trusty Shogun, which is set up for off-road cycling took him across the lower edges of the Strzelecki Desert following a fence line, along parts of the original telegraph route and on to Alice Springs.In 2010/11 the Finals of the State Singles were held at Gawler Bowling Club and in preparation Brian loaded his camping equipment and caught a train to the northern club. A great effort saw him defeat some well-known competitors to make it through to the Final, however after a close and intense game Modbury’s Craig Mills came through to take the title. The game completed, Brian headed for the Barossa Valley and Hills areas enjoying every minute of his time on the road. He is a member of Bicycle SA which is the main recreation body for cycling in our State and is also on the committee

of the Bicycle Institute of South Australia which is a voluntary non-profit organisation involved in the furthering of cycling as a viable transport option for the future.Brian also has a passion for music and each Saturday after bowls he rides to his local hotel to listen to a wide range of bands and musicians.When I asked if I could sit with him to discuss this article he immediately suggested that he would ride up to our local bowling club in McLaren Vale. The predicted temperature was 39 degrees but that mattered little. “I can leave early and return through Clarendon which has a lot more shade. It also means that I can call in and visit a friend on the way home.” Brian Jenkins is a true character of the sport.

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Brian competing in the 2011 State Singles Final

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The hopes of a title defence for

2011 national champions Cherie Morgan and Wayne Haskett (Modbury) remain alive after they successfully manoeuvred their way through the regional event of the 2012 AER Mixed Pairs event. They will now join entrants from all SA regions, all looking at booking their spot at the 2012 Australian Open when the

AER State Final is run and won at the

Payneham Bowling Club on Friday 20

January. In other Australian Open news, South

Australian qualifying wrapped up

when Salisbury hosted the Triples in

December; the Singles and Pairs having

been decided earlier at Lockleys and

Marion Clubs respectively. The SA contingent of 20 men and

seven women qualifiers will compete in

the weeklong event which kicks off on

February 19 at Darebin International

Sports Centre, Victoria. West Lakes’ Tony Lucas and Roger

Downton, along with Somerton’s Leith

Harvey will make their trip over the

border after they qualified in both the

Triples and Pairs events. Harvey will

be joined in the Pairs by Reade Park’s

Grant Empen. Along with the South Australian

members, Queensland’s Peter

Deutschmann qualified in the Singles

before teaming with Anthony Bonnell in

the Pairs. After failing to qualify for the

national event through the Queensland

Open, the Pine Rivers members took

their chance on booking a spot through

SA qualifying. The gamble paid off on

both occasions.The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest

event, the Australian Open also includes

an Over 60’s Triples event; an Under 18

Singles and a bowlers with a disability

section.

Bowls SA wishes the following

qualifiers the best of luck when action

kicks off from February 19:

2012 Australian Open Singles

Peter Deutschmann (Pine Rivers, QLD)

Mark Pickworth (Munno Para)

Stephen Coultas (Beaumont)

Ron Turnbull (Lockleys)

Brett Hurrell (Lockleys)Neil Miller (Lockleys)Gary Davies (Kensington Marryatville)

Brandon Whiley (McLaren Vale)

Matthew Brown (Wallaroo)

Jeff Davis (Modbury)Renee McPharlin (Balaklava)

Peta Mattys (Bordertown)

2012 Australian Open Pairs

Peter Deutschmann and Anthony

Bonnell (Pine Rivers, QLD)

Tony Lucas and Roger Downton (West

Lakes)Grant Empen (Reade Park) and Leith

Harvey (Somerton)Peter Thaler and Phil Hay (Lockleys)

Phil Spiers and Steve Eichenberger

(Wallaroo)Maree Tumbas (Somerton) and

Samantha Whelan (Edwardstown)

2012 Australian Open Triples

Peter Marshall, Gabrielle Nardecchia

and Gary Miles (Payneham)

Tony Lucas (West Lakes), Roger

Downton (West Lakes) and Leith

Harvey (Somerton)Vicki Arbon (Modbury), Lyn Prosso

(Marion) and Liz Gooda (Ascot Park)

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The second half of season 2011/12 began early for State representatives from South Australia and Victoria as

selected players travelled to the recently completed Wallaroo Community Sports Centre for a five Test series. Much was expected of our two high quality playing groups under the guidance of experienced State Coaches Dave Stockham and Faye Luke. On indoor carpeted greens the highly anticipated matchup between the traditional rivals would give an indication of where the Croweaters sat and both the Men’s and Women’s competitions went down to the wire. Over two and a half days the SA Under-25 Men’s team struggled against the brilliance of a Victorian side which would win all five tests, but the younger group would have gained a lot from bowling over an extended period and in a camp environment. Prior to the series I spoke to Men’s State selector Rex Whitehead who, along with fellow selector Paul Craig, was in attendance throughout the three days and he expanded on the program that had seen this compatible playing group ready to take on the might of a Victorian team packed with prodigious talent. The 12 member SA side had previously played a total of 858 State games between them and along with Wayne Ruediger and Simon Dorr who had chalked up 437 of these, was a group of eight which had competed in a total of 391 across a range of National competitions. “We are confident after the preparation” he commented. “The lead up to this series has been well ahead of what we have had in the past and the team is now experienced at this level. The players can now walk onto the green and know what to expect.”

There is no doubt that the State sides which went into the Test series were as well prepared as any that we have seen for years. In the latter part of 2011 a mixed squad had firstly travelled to Merrylands in NSW for four days against strong opposition before returning home for nine days in October against New Zealand and Australian teams which were at Lockleys and Holdfast Bay in the lead up to the Asia Pacific Championships. After a slow start the results against both National sides were excellent and for our bowlers who are normally starved of matches against top quality opposition between Australian Sides Championships, these games provided an opportunity to showcase their talents in a pressure cooker environment. South Australia’s success in the Men’s “Super Six” series after the 2011 Sides Championship at Nelson Bay had already shown the benefit of constant play at the elite level and despite the undoubted talents within the Victorian combinations there was some optimism going into the five Test series at Wallaroo. At Holdfast Bay in 2009/10 and Nelson Bay the Women’s side had produced a series of results against Queensland and NSW which saw the playing group become a real threat to all opposition sides and skips Penny Landherr, Kerry Treloar and Kelli Wray had often been brilliant and always competitive in National competitions. Wallaroo also saw the long awaited senior debut of Balaklava’s Renee McPharlin at lead for Landherr while fellow debutantes Laini Murray at two for Wray and Carol Prior at three for Treloar also had their first outings in State colours. In the first two Tests the Women continued on with their good recent form chalking up excellent wins in both

matches. The combinations of Treloar, Prior, Katrina Miller and Breeanna Dickson and Wray, Riina Bradbrook, Murray and Lyn Prosso were successful in both Tests while the four of Landherr were defeated in both games but by a total of only five shots. It is this competitive aspect of the team’s performances across all three rinks that have taken the side to a new level over recent times. By comparison the Men had a horror start going down 74-42 in the morning game. A fighting performance by Max Kleinig, Simon Dorr, Kane Coulls and Colin Saltmarsh saw the rink grab an 18-15 win against Wayne Roberts while the fours of Wayne Ruediger and Scott Thulborn were beaten by a combined total of 35 shots. It was hardly an ideal beginning for South Australia, but a rejuvenated and confident side picked up a five on the first end of the afternoon game and went on to record a wonderful 59-50 win. Once again Kleining showed the value of his Skipping skills in a 20-13 win against the highly rated Matthew Flapper, while Thulborn with Andrew Hill, Marc Evans and Adam Forbes on board grabbed an important 18-16 win over Australian representative Michael Wilks. It was the perfect answer and the team went into day two having squared the ledger.The third test on Wednesday morning was always going to be a competitive affair as the Men looked to go one up and the Women strived to continue their unbeaten run. With Thulborn and his four shining in a 20-12 defeat of Roberts and Ruediger and his rink forcing a 21 all draw against Wilks the Men got up 60-54 while the Women’s side dropped its first match going down 63-43 to a competitive Victorian outfit. In the afternoon South Australia had an opportunity to clinch a unique double series win but both teams went down by similar margins, six shots. Wray with the experienced Bradbrook a standout at three

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continued an excellent series with a 20-17 defeat of former Australian squad member Sam Shannahan while Landherr and her rink grabbed an important win against Lisa Phillips. For the Men, Kleinig again shone in his side’s 22-14 defeat of Roberts.With the combatants locked at two apiece going into the final game the playing groups had everything to play for and the fifth test on Thursday morning didn’t disappoint. The Men’s game in particular was nail biting and went right down to the last bowl of the day. With his side one down on the board and three down on the head Kleinig drove at a packed group of bowls removing all opposition woods to sit one and force an extraordinary 56-56 draw. Victoria may have well taken the Loy Carrol Trophy back to its home State but there is little doubt that the SA team were up to the challenge in what was by all accounts a high quality series. To recover from a 32 shot loss in game one showed a lot of courage and ability and both of these attributes should set the side up as it moves onto April’s Sides Championships and beyond.Stockham made the following comments after the series: “We had a very compatible team on the track and that showed in our performances after the big loss in game one. Of course I am disappointed that we didn’t win but apart from one match we had our chances in every game. There were many excellent performances but Simon Dorr’s consistency made him my man of the series.”

SA High Performance Manager Harvey Jolly spoke of the performance of both State teams and the venue on his return to Adelaide. “The greatest endorsement for the surface was the enthusiasm shown by the players. While disappointed that we didn’t win any trophies it was pleasing to see how competitive both the Men and Women were. It is clear to see that we are competitive against the other teams in Australia.” Victoria also took home the Mulga Cup but there are many positives that can be taken from what was an excellent performance by the South Australian Women. All three debutants performed to a high level and the combination of Wray at skip and Bradbrook at three was a resounding success. The team continues to evolve and the performance of Wray, Bradbrook, Murray and Prosso in winning all five games against quality opposition can’t be overestimated. Luke was full of praise for a compatible playing group when we spoke to her after the series. “We had a competitive team which was always in it” she commented. “With a little bit of tweaking we will be a threat to all opposition in the future. Kelli Wray was the player of the series but all players should be proud of their achievements.” Staging the series at the new Wallaroo Community Sports Centre certainly added another dimension to the event, and the District Council of the Copper Coast should be congratulated on their support of the event and by the level of support shown by the local bowling community; a very worthwhile and much appreciated promotion of an exceptional venue.

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[PAST PRESIDENTS [INTER BRANCH GAME – METROPOLITAN V SOUTHERNThe Annual game for the Craven-Nolan Trophy was recently played at Holdfast Bay Bowling Club. Club President Wally Tarca gave the 80 Past Presidents a warm welcome and Metropolitan President David Plunkett and Southern President Don Guerin responded. For some years Southern have come out on top in these encounters but Metro led by Games Manager Jim Linke were enthusiastic and determined to do better.Play commenced in light drizzle which continued throughout the morning. However, in spite of Metropolitan’s best effort Captain Lawrie Rowley’s Southern team were well ahead at the end of the first game. To avoid damage to the green and possible coughs and colds play was abandoned for the day; a decision not disputed by Metropolitan!After a fine lunch President David congratulated President Don on his team’s win and in handing over the Trophy vowed to do better next year and he let it be known to Metro members that a harder line would be taken with selection.

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President Don proudly accepted the Craven-Nolan Trophy and in his remarks thanked Metropolitan for hosting the day and the Holdfast Bay Club for great hospitality.Best performed team for Southern was John Spillane (Goolwa), Greg Bulger (Clarendon), Warren Taunton (Morphett Vale) and Marie Broadwood (McLaren Vale), and for Metropolitan Ed Spencer (Payneham), Graham Sampson (Marion), Herb Creten (Port Adelaide) and John Hamilton (Para Hills).

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BOWLS SA INNOVATIONS COMMITTEE SURVEY

The Bowls SA Board has established the Innovations Committee to undertake a review of all Bowls SA competitions and events to make

recommendations to the Bowls SA Board on future composition and directions of these programs. Your views can contribute to the outcomes of this process and you are invited to take part in this survey and contribute to the future directions of the sport of bowls in South Australia.Please find below a series of questions that seek out information from you to gain a better understanding of your interest in bowls and what you see as the good attributes of our game and the issues that may need some attention.

1. Why did you start playing bowls? (Tick boxes as appropriate)To continue involvement in competitive sport

For social interaction

Saw it on TV and thought I’d have a go

Spend time with friends

Tried Night Owls and thought I’d try pennants

My wife/husband played

Finished playing more physical sports

Tried it when I was younger and thought I’d take it on now I have time Other

2. How were you recruited to the game of bowls? (Tick boxes as appropriate)Introduced to the game by a friend

Family Involvement

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Junior Development programs

Took myself to a club

Other

Bowls SA Innovations Committee Survey, January 2012

3. What are the benefits you have gained from playing bowls? (Tick boxes as appropriate)Social interaction

Connection to Community

Playing bowls socially

Fitness

Friendships

On green success

Opportunity to play representative bowls

Playing pennant bowls

Playing in events

When travelling playing at interstate clubs

Club social functions

Consistency of lifestyle

Sense of Belonging

Other

4. Regarding Pennant bowls (Tick one box for each section)a. Is the current Pennant season:

Too long

Too short

About Right

b. Should Pennant bowls be played entirely in teams of four?

Yes

No

c. Would you prefer a full home and away season? (e.g. 16 - 18 week season as at present)

ORTwo separate shorter seasons? (e.g. 8 - 9 week pre and post Christmas)


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4. Continued...Regarding Pennant bowls (Tick one box for each section)d. Would you be interested in playing in a night

competition?

Yes

No

e. Any other issues relating to the style and format of play of Pennant bowls in your area

5. How could State events be improved?

6. How do you think the sport could attract new bowlers?

7. What age group should bowls target to market the game?

5 to 19

20 to 39

40 to 49

50 to 59

60 plus


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7. Continued...What age group should bowls target to market the game?

Why?

8. Any other matters you would like to raise?

To assist the findings of this survey could you please provide your demographic information by ticking the appropriate boxes:

Gender:

Male

Female

Membership:

Country Member

Metropolitan Member

Age:

10 to 19

20 to 39

40 to 49

50 to 59

60 plus

Bowls SA appreciates the time you have taken in completing this survey and asks if you could please return it to:

Bowls SA PO Box 59, Brooklyn Park SA 5032.

All results will be summarised and results published in the Bowler.

This survey is also available to be completed on-line. Go to the Bowls SA website www.bowlssa.com.au and click on the Noticeboard advertisement about the Survey on the home page or go to the Surveys tab and click the link to the Innovations Committee Survey.

Thank you.


Lifting The LidWelcome to the latest edition of ‘Lifting The Lid’.

On an ongoing basis, Bowls Australia, the nation’s governing body for lawn bowls, will provide the wider community with an in-depth look at the issues currently facing the sport.

With a range of topics to discuss in 2012, we start the new year by taking a look at the biggest national event on the bowls calendar; the 2012 Australian Open, and preview the annual BCiB Awards Night, which recognises the sport’s most outstanding achievers.

I trust you will find it informative.

Neil Dalrymple Bowls Australia CEO

Bowls’ ultimate battleground

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most lucrative bowls event is steeped in rich heritage and has established itself as one of the world’s pre-eminent tournaments, attracting an international calibre field each year, with some of the nation’s finest bowlers topping the dais since the events inception in 2005.

With a six figure prize purse up for grabs, the event will again be staged at the host venue of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, the Darebin International Sports Centre, and will feature some of the game’s biggest stars in attendance.

World number one and reigning singles title holder Leif Selby will headline an impressive list of champion bowlers looking to contest the prestigious tournament.

A star studded list featuring world number two Brett Wilkie, world number five Aron Sherriff, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Mark Casey and Asia Pacific Championships gold medallist Nathan Rice will all vie for the blue-ribbon singles crown, while master class bowlers Neil Burkett and Jeremy Henry proved they cannot be ruled out of contention by claiming the recent NSW Open and Australian Indoor Championships titles respectively.

In the women’s singles, Victoria’s Lisa Phillips will be looking to defend her trophy but will be pitted against the likes of Australian vice-captain Karen Murphy, world number eight Kelsey Cottrell and 2008 singles champion Katrina Wright.

A number of international raiders are also poised to line-up in the event, with the opportunity to prepare Down Under for the up-coming World Championships too good to pass up.

In the men’s draw, 128 competitors will gun for glory in the singles and 32 for both the pairs and triples.

The women’s draw comprises of 64 positions in the singles and 32 for both the pairs and triples.

Due to the enormity of the event, a

large number of volunteers and technical officials are required each year to ensure the smooth running of the competition over the seven days. I would like to issue a call to those interested in volunteering to contact (03) 9480 7100 or [email protected].

2012 BCiB Awards Night

The 2012 Bowls Australia Awards Night will undergo a change of scenery this year as it strives to exceed the expectations heaped on it following the success of the inaugural event, which was held in front of a capacity crown at Melbourne’s Crown Casino last February.

Staged at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on the eve of the Australian Open, the BCiB Awards Night aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of the nation’s current crop of bowlers and administrators, with eleven categories up for grabs including male and female bowler of the year, coach of the year, official of the year and volunteer of the year, among others.

Tickets for the BCiB Awards Night are available to the public via www.bowlsaustralia.com.au and I strongly encourage everyone to purchase tickets early as they are expected to sell out quickly and this is a night not to be missed.


Members of the Fleurieu Falcons, a newly formed Henselite Junior

Development Squad encompassing Kangaroo Island and the southern Fleurieu Peninsula up to Strathalbyn, took to the greens for their first ever pennant match in November. Andrew Smith, Stephanie Clarke, Sasha MacDonald and Krystal Westlake from Encounter Bay were joined by Tristan Griffith and Jack Hateley who travelled from Kangaroo Island for the game.The Squad provides a forum for a new generation of bowlers to be groomed to take on the other young bowlers from all over South Australia.All youngsters in the area are

BEGINNINGSNEW

FOR BOWLSwelcome to join in the action and can contact Squad Coordinator Kathy Clarke on 8552 4738. Training sessions are held twice a month in the Victor Harbor area.The November match saw the Fleurieu Falcons play against the Southern Jacka Crackas, who encompass the Morphett Vale area, in the first inter-Squad regional competition.The morning competition started with two games of Pairs and a Singles match, the Fleurieu Falcons establishing an early lead with wins in both Pairs but a loss in the Singles. The afternoon saw wins in both Pairs to round off a very successful day for the Falcons. The final tally being Fleurieu Falcons 68 - Southern Jacka Crackas 49.

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Each remaining edition of the SA Bowler for season 2011/12 will feature a travel section to inspire

and inform you and provide you with useful and interesting tips on travelling.We also want you to be involved and invite you to tell us your interesting and funny bowls or leisure travel stories or let us know where your favourite holiday spot is and why. If you have a tale to tell, email Bowls SA at [email protected] and we could publish your story in the next edition of the SA Bowler.

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TRAVEL TIP OF THE MONTHWhen travelling overseas check local customs and laws before travelling to avoid embarrassing and offending locals or even prosecution in some cases.Did you know that it is an offence to kiss in public in many muslim countries?A British couple are facing jail time in Dubai after sharing a kiss in the country.Hand gestures and wearing appropriate clothing especially when visiting religious sites are common things to be aware of. Be aware and be prepared, Research is the key!

Travelling on a budgetWith remnants of the global financial crisis still looming, low consumer confidence and global markets fluctuatuating constanly people have been tightening up on their spending. Often travel plans are put on hold as we tighten the purse strings. But what if you could still enjoy some time away whilst not spending a fortune. Here are some ideas and tips on how to still have an enjoyable holiday without breaking the bank.• Stay in self-contained accommodation

rather than hotels - you can find self-contained accommodation that have many of the facilities of hotels but are lower in price. Plus they allow for you to buy and store your own food rather than buying each meal. Buying your own breakfast provisions from a supermarket can save you up to $20 per day per person alone!

• If you are flying book your flights on a weekday rather than a weekend. Airlines charge more for weekend travel due to higher demand during these times. Try and avoid public and other holiday periods too. Look for early bird deals and airline specials as well.

• Check out holiday bargains on deals sites like Cudo, Spreets and more. These sites offer inexpensive deals to some great Australian and international destinations with savings up to 90%. One recently was a trip for two to Phuket for five nights including accommodation and flights for $299. Some even throw in free massages, welcome drinks, dinners etc.

• See South Australia. There are many great sights and regions to see locally. Best of all you can drive, take your caravan or if your lucky stay with friends or family.

• If you are travelling overseas, take note of the exchange rate carefully. If the rate is great purchase some of your destination’s currency before you go. It’s also good to know the exchange rate so you know exactly what you are spending and so you can keep track of if you are getting a good deal or not.

• If you are staying in a hotel avoid using in house movies, room service, the mini bar and the hotel restaurant. They are all significantly more expensive than standard prices.

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• Don’t be afraid to ask if that is the best price they can do especially if you are dealing direct with the supplier or location. If they can’t move on price see if you could get something extra like breakfast or airport transfers included.

• Asks locals where to eat or for tour information. Tours advertised in the hotels are often more expensive and the hotel probably gets a commission for promoting it!

• Check out the best way to access your money. When overseas some Australian banks have affiliations with overseas institutions therefore lowering your fees when using these.

• If you need your phone, buy a prepaid sim card at your destination rather than using international roaming with your local provider.

• Use public transport, you can usually gain multi-trip passes that can save you a lot of money over taxi travel.

• Plan early and shop around check eveything from expos, websites and agents to find the best deals.

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICThe annual Christmas Classic at West Lakes Bowling Club finished off a great year for juniors across the State. Twenty-seven players participated in the event demonstrating their skills and enthusiasm as they competed for top position. When showers swept across the greens a selection of Christmas quizzes and games kept everyone amused. My thanks go to Junior Development Committee members Stephanie Simms and Pauline Royle for their interest and support.The results were:• Winners: Ben Bowman and Jorden Crick• Runner-Up: James Bodnar and Tyson Wilson• Third: Lynsey Trenorden and Emma Hughes• Most Improved Player: Jack Hatley• Best Dressed: Connor Brown and Sheridan Bodnar

This event is open to all juniors whether they have played bowls or not. However, to see many Under 18 State Squad members still joining in is a great acknowledgement of the value of the program. Many of these players started their bowling career in a Henselite Junior Development Squad and it’s inspiring to see them now putting back into the program by mentoring other aspiring juniors.Big thanks to the West Lakes Bowling Club and Ron Mitchell, for their facilities and help over the day, and to Supa Saver Embroidery for their donation of the bread and Fulham Gardens Meats for the sausages and hamburgers.

COACHING COURSES FOR 2012

A very successful year saw many new coaches accredited and others re-accrediting and continuing their services across the State. With Coaching Courses organised for 2012 we hope to see this trend continue.

CLUB COACHING COURSES 2012When: Mon 6 & Wed 8 February Mon 13 & Wed 15 February Where: Underdale Airport BC Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

When: Sat 26 & Sun 27 MayWhere: Hindmarsh BCTime: 10.00am – 4.00pm

When: Sat 15 & Sun 16 SeptemberWhere: Hawthorn BCTime: 10.00am – 4.00pm

INTRODUCTORY COACHING COURSEWhen: Mon 6 & Tues 7 FebruaryWhere: Clarence Gardens BCTime: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

When: Sun 10 JuneWhere: Sturt BCTime: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Club Coaching Courses dates and venues for country members will be organised by Bowls SA throughout the year when a Region advises that they have sufficient candidates. For more information please contact Bowls SA on 8234 7544.

Left: Cowell Area School students

Back Row L-R: Kody Smith, Nathan Mills, Joel Turner, Jessica Deer, Alec Klingberg, Erin Martens, Meaghan Haniford, Bree Muir & Zali Hanson Middle L-R: Chelsea Graham, Kyle

Wildman, Riley Mills, Megan Hornhardt & Braydon Harris

Front L-R: Nick Martens & Kane Sincock.

COWELL BOWLING CLUB COACHING SUCCESSEarlier in the year Cowell Club coaches Denise Rehn and Richie Baker had attended a two day Club Coaching Course where they learned different games and techniques. When 16 Year 9 Cowell Area School students attended the Cowell Club for 1½ hour sessions every Friday for five weeks Denise and Richie were able to develop the students’ skills through drills and setting up a traditional two bowl mixed pairs, changing every four ends. It’s great to see country clubs promoting the sport in their town and I’m sure the students went away with a new appreciation of the game and the skills required.


HIGH PERFORMANCE [ [WALLAROO TEST SERIESWhile a full report on the Wallaroo Series between SA and Victoria is on page 12 it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of the Wallaroo Community Club, the Wallaroo Bowling Club and the Copper Coast Council. Their combined support and the significant contribution by their band of volunteers ensured the event ran smoothly and all needs were met. Congratulations to all involved. I also acknowledge the contribution of the players, officials, umpires and coaches of both the Bowls SA and Bowls Victorian teams; it is clear these people are dedicated to the game of bowls. While competition was always fierce, the game, opponents and officials were at all times given the respect deserved. A credit to all involved.

UNDER 18 TEST SERIES V VICTORIAThe Under 18’s will also play a Test Series against Victoria at Ascot Park Bowling Club on January 23, 24 and 25.

Teams selected for this series are:

Under 18 Boys• Luke Brind• Brandon Whiley• Nathan Pedersen• Jake Cook• Marc Scott.

Under 18 Girls• Renee McPharlin• Breeanna Dickson• Cassandra Harvey• Sarah Voigt• Emma Hughes

We wish coaches and players every success.

Brandon Whiley will represent SA against Victoria

Sarah Voigt and Emma Hughes have been selected in the Under 18 girls side

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REGION 5

Anne Swaffer with Fours winners Betty Kammerman, Gay Fiebig, Helen

Schaedel and Denise Stephens

Pairs winners Marie Mullan and Jill Fauser, Anne Swaffer, and runners-

up Josie Williams and Jan Kenny

The Region had a busy start to the month when the Region Women’s Facility meeting was held on 7 December, followed by a Bowls SA Innovations Forum, chaired by Harvey Jolly and assisted by Rhys Taylor, and the next day the official opening of the Anne Cornwall Carnival.Councillor Anne Swaffer welcomed everyone to the Cowell Club, introduced the carnival sponsor and presented National Coaching Certificates to Richie Baker and Denise Rehn.Thirty-four teams of fours and 64 teams of pairs representing Wudinna, Port Lincoln, Kimba, Tumby Bay, Cowell, Streaky Bay, Cleve, Cummins, Port Neill, Ceduna, Coffin Bay Arno Bay and Kirton were entered for four days of animated rivalry.Cleve and Cowell were host Clubs and after the finals were all done winners of the Fours were Denise

Stephens, Helen Schaedel, Gay Fiebig and Betty Kammerman of Streaky Bay with Runners-up Marlene Fisher, Jacqui Vallance, Lou Fuss and Yvonne Starke from Port Lincoln.Pairs winners were Jill Fauser (Port Neill) and Marie Mullan of Wudinna, from Jan Kenny and Josie Williams of Streaky Bay.The Carnival wrapped up with presentations to the winners, and thanks conveyed to the sponsor, Umpires, and Tournament Committee and their many helpers for, yet again, another wonderful annual tournament.

REGION 6The end of the year proved to be very busy with many clubs in the Region holding their Ladies’ Fours Tournaments. Two Shield matches were also conducted, the Pitcher Shield and the Lorna Rowley Shield between Regions 6 and Region 7.The Pitcher Shield, held at Tailem Bend, is between the three Region 6 Associations, Lower Murray, Hills and Southern Mallee. Lower Murray emerged as the overall winner after an exciting finish with Hills going down on the last end of the day to lose the title and their chance of a back to back win.

Murray Bridge RSL held their tournament on their new artificial greens and despite it being a hot day they were able to show off their new facilities. The members of the Murray Bridge RSL can be very proud of their achievement.

Mt Barker Bowling Club opened their new under cover carpet green on Sunday 6 November with a large crowd of members and invited guests in attendance including Mt Barker Council Mayor Ann Ferguson who conducted the official opening of the facility. President Wayne Lee acknowledged that the day was a fitting celebration of the hard work and dedication put in by members to make the project happen. The new green was installed with the

help of a $70,000 State Government grant, $48,000 from the Mt Barker Council and about $30,000 of Club funds.The ‘dome’ cover was built through a grant of approximately $500,000 from the Stirling Bowling Club Foundation.In late November the Ladies’ Fours Tournament was held with both greens used to accommodate the large number of entries; players finding it interesting to play under the ‘dome’ for the first time.At the conclusion of the day a presentation was made by Region 6 Councillor Mary Matthews to Helen Duke of a Bowls SA 50 years Continuous Club Service Award. Helen joined the Mt Barker Club when the Hills Women’s Bowling Association was formed in 1959 and is a Life Member of that Association. Over 50 years on Helen is still a regular Thursday pennant competitor.

The ‘dome’ adds a new dimension to play

Helen Duke with Mary Matthews


911Faye Wakefield with Gaynor Pitcher

MannumBowlers from Karoonda and Tailem Bend joined in with family and many guests to help Fay Wakefield celebrate 50 years of bowling with the Mannum Bowling Club. It was a unique occasion for Mannum to have both Fay and her late husband Reg as members for 50 years; a fantastic achievement.Fay joined Mannum on the 10 November 1961 and has been part of the strength of the club ever since, her commitment and achievements have really been quite remarkable.Fay attended her first AGM on 9 August 1962 and was elected onto the committee and from then on has been involved in a variety of positions and has continued to work hard both on and off the greens.In 1988, in recognition of her service to the Club, Fay was awarded Life Membership of the Mannum Bowling Club. Assistant Councillor, Gaynor Pitcher, presented Fay with a 50 Year Continuous Club Membership certificate from Bowls SA and then went on tell some anecdotes of humorous occasions on the greens over the years.In Fay’s first year of bowls she managed to win the Championship Pairs and then went on to win it another 14 times. Perhaps the most special of these wins though was with her daughter Pam Bormann when the duo took out the 2009/10 Pairs title.As if this is not enough she has won the Club Singles title 14 times and runner up on nine occasions. From there she continued on and won

the Association Singles on three occasions. Fay is credited with putting Mannum on the map as far as top bowlers go; her expertise is widely acknowledged by bowlers throughout the State.Congratulations Fay on your outstanding contribution to the sport as an administrator and player.

REGION 9Elizabeth On 3 November our much loved and truly respected member, Dorothy Joel (more affectionately known as Dot), celebrated her 90th Birthday, so it was fitting that the Club marked this auspicious occasion. Friends Jocelyn Pinnock, Binty Stanford and Melva Mugford had constantly urged Dot to retire and take up bowls, and after 19 years of working in the Elizabeth Town Centre, she finally came to the sport at the age of 59. Dot started off with carpet bowls and quickly progressed to the greens and pennant bowls under the tutelage of the late player-member and highly respected coach Keith Rickard. Encouraged by friends she soon settled in the Club, playing lead in pennants then moving to second where she still competes in the Club’s Premier 2 Division. Over the years, Dot has entered Club Championships, and while never reaching great heights except for an occasional runner-up, last year she partnered Des Hamilton in winning the Club section and follow-up inter-Club game against a Salisbury pair in the AER Pairs. Dot has always loved Gala Days, so much so that she’s even put her name down twice for one Gala Day. But most of all she is an avid pennant player and a particularly lovely lady who is the epitome of what good sport is all about. Congratulations Dot and thank you for your friendship, sense of humour, smiles, support and long association with, and complete loyalty to, the Elizabeth Bowling Club. We salute you!

Dorothy Joel

WHERE TO GET A GAME COSMO FOURS

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MEN’S FOURS5/2/2012 Para Hills

MIXED PAIRS25/4/2012 Para Hills

MIXED TRIPLES26/1/2012 Para Hills

COSMO TRIPLES 7/4/2012 Para Hills

MEN’S TRIPLES 6/3/2012 Wallaroo Mines

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COSMO MEDLEY8/4/2012 Cowell


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COACHING WITH A DIFFERENCEThere are many coaches across the State and even though they may have different teaching methods they all teach with the same intent – to get that black thing (or the green, white, red or speckled) next to the white thing! Many clubs often utilise the skills of only one coach despite having a number of members accredited.It is time to change this mind set as not everyone is so lucky. For instance, the United States of America (USA) don’t even have coaches for their international team, let alone at club level. Australia is very advanced in this area and we have coaches that have developed many different skill sets that can benefit our club members, from working with juniors to fine-tuning the delivery of an experienced bowler. In the USA when a new bowler joins a club, the ‘more experienced club bowler’ becomes the coach. However, the key to success is not necessarily determined by the standard of the coach but also whether the player is open to being coached. Many long term

players may believe they know everything about the game, however, a five or ten percent improvement might make all the difference between winning a medal or not making the four.Another aspect of a coach that is essential is being able to set an environment that is enjoyable and competitive for athletes. Players will succeed if they respect the coach and the coach understands the player’s needs. That is, club coaches need to tailor programs for different pennant teams, ages and personal goals. For example:Warm up: Walk around green10 x Lunges10 x Arm Swings10 x Hamstring StretchesDrills: 48 x Bowl TestPerfect End DrillGame Play: Two games of Pairs 10 ends Cool down: Pack up your bowls up and walk around the green.

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The objects of these activities are:Warm-up: Completed stretches with relaxation and rhythm, focusing on breathing and ease of movement. Imagining playing the shots and training with complete concentration.Drills: Each bowl is executed with technical excellence, rhythm, flow and consistency. Game Play: Consistent bowls and concentration on each shot. Each bowl delivered with technical excellence and precision.Cool down: From the game play, imagine the shots that did not get results and consider how to improve the outcome next time.

As this example shows, it is not the workout that will determine the achievements of the athlete but how the athlete is driven to complete the drills in their training program to the best of their ability. The motivation and drive behind the drills is what will make the athlete successful.

Skill: Yard Through Shot

Equipment: Target Mat or Chalk circlesBocce Bowls or two different coloured sets of bowls

Objective: Each player selects a colour which represents their team. The objective is to trail your team’s bowl onto the target mat, to gain shot.

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[UNBIASED OPINION [ ANTHONY KERINJohnston Withers

ANCIENT GREECE AND THE SPORT OF BOWLS

The concept of democracy arose in Ancient Greece then to Rome to Europe and from there to the rest of the world. As with most things in life whatever is achieved currently has a lot to do with what has been achieved by those who went before. What has this got to do with Bowls SA you wonder?Recently I had the privilege of attending a Special General Meeting of the Bowls SA Council. From time to time I have been asked to comment upon the governance structure of Bowls SA with its members. Whilst I had considered the issue before, seeing a democratic organisation actually operating away from the dried parchments of Constitutions and legal letters this was, for a lawyer, an enlightening experience.At first blush you might say I should get out more.Too often though I have seen the failure of organisations to act democratically and the consequent angst, cost and anxiety that that brings to the members and occasionally the demise of the purpose of the organisation.This Special General Meeting was significant. There were a number of changes to the Constitution being considered. The meeting was called in accordance with the Constitution. A Notice of the provisions to be put forward after a long consideration of issues by the Board were given to the constituent bodies and the delegates of those bodies turned up to vote on the matters after debate of them.I understood that some of the changes

may be considered controversial. The Board of Bowls SA had clearly developed and thought about the issues for a lengthy period of time and had prepared a comprehensive document regarding the changes and why they were necessary. It was clear that Bowls SA has become a very professional body in the way it operates, such that all of its members should be very proud of where it sits currently with the leadership and vision which leads the organisation, and to which all the members contribute, through the meetings that occur and otherwise.That is not to say there is no room for improvement in the running of the organisation. That is true of all organisations and as much was said by the Board itself on the day of the meeting. However, the maturity as an organisation is very evident. The fact that the Board and therefore its member bodies had tackled the issue of the Equal Opportunities Act application in a pro-active manner is a clear example of the Board taking progressive steps rather than waiting for things to happen.On the day of the meeting there was robust debate about a number of issues. Many were procedural and the substantive issue involved was who was to bear the ultimate responsibility for the decisions of the organisation.Was it the Board or its constituent members in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution? Much debate occurred about this issue and there is no doubt the Board had a particular view which had been well researched, looking at many like organisations throughout Australia before coming to its conclusion.Those asked to vote on these amendments were not all agreed that these changes were appropriate.Sensible, rational discussion occurred where different points of view were put on the central issue which ultimately led to a vote on all the suggested amendments. The meeting lasted several hours and from an outsider’s observation the meeting ran extraordinarily well. Not all of the amendments were passed but what did occur was an open and honest debate in the consideration of issues with a general agreement that these issues should be further considered both formally and informally into the

future. The Board had been instrumental in raising the issues in which, from their point of view, were fundamental to the ongoing and future success of Bowls SA as an organisation and sport, which meets the needs of its members and the ever complex needs of the broader community. The manner of the discussion was decent and civil. Some other forums could well take a lesson out of how to run a debate. Whilst the issues were potentially emotive there were no offensive or inappropriate remarks, rather to the contrary. Even those not inclined to vote in favour of the amendments were complimentary of the work done by the Board to promote discussion of the issues.Again, as an outside observer, it appears that Bowls SA is in a healthy state and it has gone from an amateur organisation in the past to now a professionally run outfit which benefits from a like minded Board, General Manager and Officer Bearers, down to its many passionate disciples and followers whose voices are promoted and heard through the Council at meetings such as this.There is nothing constant but change and constant review and change to adapt to current circumstances is necessary in all organisations to grow and prosper. What that change entails is ultimately a matter for its members.It has often been said that “the electorate get the government they deserve.” In the case of Bowls SA it would appear all are contributing to a mature, professional and passionate care of the sport of bowls. If a couple of those Ancient Greeks had been with me at the Brighton Bowling Club that December morning I think they would agree that democracy is one of mankind’s better inventions and it was great to see it at work and in a healthy state in terms of the running of bowls in South Australia.

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Questions

1. What is the difference between a head and an end?

2. At the conclusion of the eighth end both teams have a bowl touching the jack. Skip A wanted to play the ninth end in the same direction as the eighth, whilst skip B wanted to play in the opposite direction. Who is correct?

3. A bowl in course from rink 1 comes over the boundary between rinks 1 and 2 and collides with a bowl in course on rink 2. Neither head is disturbed. What should be done with both bowls?

4. A player takes his stance on the mat and his bowl slips out of his hand and rolls forward about 4 metres. Is the bowl considered delivered?

5. The jack is right against the boundary. The last bowl of the end comes to rest on its own rink very close to the jack. Before the thirds are able to start to measure, the bowl falls and pushes the jack over the boundary line. One third wishes to replace the jack but the other third declares the end dead. Which third is correct?

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We Will Remember them...

ADELAIDERonald M Kuczmarski (Snr)

BEAUMONTRon Sheppard

BRIGHTONBob Watson

ENCOUNTER BAYBette Davidson

HOPE VALLLEYBob DeansNickolas Stentiford

KENSINGTON/MARRYATVILLEPeter Agars

LAMEROODoug Young

MODBURYKeith Inglis

MT GAMBIER Bruce Varcoe

NOVAR GARDENSHarry Boyce

PAYNEHAMDean Lunnay

PENFIELDJoy Harris

PORT ELLIOTMike Schetter

PORT VICTORIAWayne DaviesWarren Young

RIVERTONJason McMillan

SEMAPHOREJoan McWiggan

VICTOR HARBORRobert ProudNoel Tapscott

SALISBURYWilliam (Bill) Courtney

SNOWTOWNBob McFie

TOORAK BURNSIDEDavid Bruce

UNDERDALE AIRPORTGavin Thomas

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Winners of the Spot the Jack competition this

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To be in the running simply mark an ‘X’ on the photo where you think the Jack

was, fill in your details and send to: Congratulations to Barrie Graham of Happy Valley Bowling Club who was last edition’s winner of the SPOT THE JACK competition. Good luck with this edition of Spot the Jack.

SPOT THE JACK, Bowls SA, PO Box 59, Brooklyn Park SA 5032

Name:Club:Address:

Phone:The winner will be the entry marked closest to the actual location of the Jack. Competition closes 10 February 2012December 2011 ‘Spot the Jack’ revealed

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LAST EDITION

[YOU BE THE UMPIRE [ Answers

1. a) A head means the jack and any bowls which have come to rest within the boundary of the rink of play and are not dead. Law 1.3.13

b) An end is the delivery of the jack and delivery on all the bowls required to be played by all the opponents in the same direction on a rink and deciding the number of shots scored. Law 1.3.7

2. Skip B. The end should be declared tied and shall be recorded as a completed end. Law 11.3 states ends should be played in turn from opposite directions.

3. The bowl from rink 1 should be replayed provided it was on a bias which would have enabled it to re-enter its own rink. Law 28.3.1.3The bowl from rink 2 should be replayed. Law 28.3.1.1

4. No. Delivery is deliberately releasing the bowl from the hand using an underarm movement. If a bowl accidentally slips from a player’s hand during delivery, the player can pick it up and start the delivery again. Law 1.3.2

5. The third who wishes the end to be declared dead. The bowl and jack remain in their new position. Law 40.6.3.The jack shall be dead as it is wholly beyond the boundary of the rink.


SA Bowler January 2012

[UPCOMING EVENTS [Bowls SA Berry Bowling Systems State Singles

Men – Women – Open DisabilityCommencing: Sunday 15 January

Finals: 29-30 January Payneham Bowling Club

Bowls SA MGA Men’s Country CarnivalCommencing: Monday 6 February

Finals: Monday 13 February Somerton Bowling Club

The Bowler’s Den Men’s Country Round RobinTuesday 14 February – Grange Bowling Club

Wednesday 15 February – Salisbury Bowling ClubThursday 16 February – West Lakes Bowling Club Friday 17 February – Holdfast Bay Bowling Club

The Bowler’s Den Women’s Country Round RobinTuesday 14 February – Ascot Park Bowling Club

Wednesday 15 February – Lockleys Bowling ClubThursday 16 February – Marion Bowling ClubFriday 17 February – Modbury Bowling Club

Bowls SA State TriplesMen – Women

Commencing: 19 February Finals: Monday 5 March Lockleys Bowling Club

Entries close: Friday 27 January (country)Monday 30 January (metro)

Prestige Medley Supported by

the District Council of the Copper Coast Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March

Moonta Bowling Club (Men) & Wallaroo Bowling Club (Women)

Schroeter, Kennedy & Junior Shields (City v Country) Supported by the District Council of the Copper Coast

Monday 12 March Kadina Bowling Club

Mixed PairsCommencing: Sunday 18 March

Entries close:Thursday 23 February (country)

Monday 27 February (metro)Finals: Monday 2 AprilBrighton Bowling Club

Bowls SA MGA Women’s Country CarnivalCommencing: Monday 26 March

Finals: Sunday 1 April Kensington/Marryatville Bowling Club

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