Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

 Port City Men's Bowling Club report for the week ending Sunday 30th December.

Wednesday pm :- The day winners :- $15  Julian Duczynski , Tony Smith  &  Mal Pye;  $10  Howard Curtis , Jim Jackson & Graeme Platt .

Season's Greetings

It has been a great year at the Port City Bowling Club with many successful tournaments, championships, pennant and the ever popular social bowls.

JACK22 Now Available

 

Click here to the latest edition of Jack from the Development Manager, Michael Beaumont, at Bowls NSW

Port City is not mentioned by name but we are unfortunately  included under "A Lazy $413k" - just some "small change" that went missing!

If you would like to receive JACK send an email to Michael with a note  "please subscribe me to JACK"  It’s that simple.  Email address: michael@rnswba.org.au

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 16th December.

Wednesday pm :- 74 bowlers with the day winners :- $15  Roy Begg , Paul Sheridan  & Tom Robinson;  $10  Peter Gunn  &  Chris Thornton.

Port City Men's BC Monthly News Letter

The Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for December 2012 is now available - click here to view. 

Many thanks to Paul Brady and Committee members for this newsletter.

$10,450 Men's Prestige Pairs 2013

The Australian Unity $10,450 Men's Prestige Pairs will be held at Port City from Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th July 2013.

This popular tournament includes 5 games of 21 ends with the winners taking out $2,000 per team. Entries are now open and limited to 48 teams for the tournament.

Click here for full details of the tournament and the entry form.

Port City WBC Weekly News 13th December

 

On Saturday 8th December the Members Only Mixed Fours Tournament was held. Format was 3 x 12 ends. 144 players participated. The Prizes went down to 13th position. Winners - Gail Carmody, Norma Schwartz, Jim Burge, Lyn Thompson. Runners-up - Colin Halls, Ella Wright, Warren Francis, Bobby Waterhouse.

Port City WBC December Newsletter

 

 

Welcome to our

Christmas Party Break Up Day!

A big thank you to all the ladies who made

donations for the hamper and gift baskets.

  Gala Day

Our Gala Day was held on 20th November and President Barbara welcomed District President Maureen Bradford and teams from North Haven, Kew, Comboyne, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, Westport, Port Panthers and of course Port City, a total of 100 bowlers.

 The day was a great success, which enabled us to present a cheque for $1,175 to the District President for the Women’s Bowling Association. This money is used to cover the expense of accommodation and petrol for our travelling representatives. Twelve lucky players also received lovely Fruit & Vegetable trays.

EVENTS

Adriana Cutler and Karen McFarlane were chosen to play in the Regional 2 Team in the Playoffs at Coffs Harbour on 21^st & 22nd November. Although the winners o the day were Region 1, the girls were pleased to meet many players from different clubs.

 Encouragement Day for 2012 was held on Monday 26^th November and the Club hosted twenty four teams from Forster/Tuncurry, North Haven, Blackhead, Harrington, Forster, Kempsey Heights, Wingham, Scotts Head, Kempsey RSL, Manning Point, Kew, Westport and, of course, Port City. The weather was very kind and the ladies certainly enjoyed the day.

 The overall winners on the day were a composite team from Wingham/Blackhead and Congratulations to Denise Matheson, Claudia O ‘Donnell, Narelle Boyd and Denise Polley.

 Runners-up were a team from North Haven – D Lynch, S Simpson, J O’Neill and W Vanderent.

All our Club Champions for 2012 were presented with their trophies at Presentation day on December 4 and each had their photos taken as a momento of the day.

 Congratulations to all.

 Joke

 There once was a Tsar in Russia whose name was Rudolph the Great. He was standing in his house one day with his wife. He looked out the window and saw something happening. He says to his wife, "Look honey. It's raining."

She, being the obstinate type, responded," I don't think so, dear. I think it's snowing."
But Rudolph knew better. So he says to his wife," Let's step outside and we'll find out."
Lo and behold, they step outside and discover it was in fact rain. And Rudolph turns to his wife and replies," I knew it was raining. Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear!"

It’s a Fact

Position on the mat (Law 20)

 Before delivery a player should be standing on the mat with one foot fully on the mat.  At the moment they deliver the jack or a bowl, the player should have all or part of one foot on or above the mat.  Any player not meeting the terms of this law is committing a foot-fault, and law 21 will apply. (Covered by 21.1 to 21.4 on pages 47 & 48)

Many thanks to Barbara Owens for this report

 

Port City Women's BC Christmas Party

 

Rhonda & Barb "Mama Mia"

The Port City Women's Bowling Club held their annual Christmas Party today at the Club today. Showers ended the bowling this morning but not the spirit of the party. 

Official Table

Click here for additional pictures from today. Additional photos have been added on Wed.

Thanks to Barbara Owens for the photos. 

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 9th December.

Wednesday pm :- 78 bowlers with the day winners :- $15  Ron Osborn , Ken Roberts  & Max Lynch; $10 Jim Bultitude , Graham Purnell & John Boys.

Port City $5,000 Members Mixed Tournament

 
Judy Scholz & Bob Kemp enjoying a close game

The popular Members Day Mixed tournament was enjoyed by 144 Port City members today with sunny weather for most of the day. 

With 3 games the winners were decided on wins and margins with first place going to the team of
K.Carmody,  N. Schwartz, J.Burge. L.Thompson  with 3 Wins +32 and a winner's prize of $1,200.  

Click here for other prize winning teams and click here for results of all teams in today's play.

More photos from today's play are available, click here to view - you may be included! 

I'm sure all members enjoyed the open draw and resultant winning teams for the day's prize money.

Many thanks to Charlie Buchanan & Trevor Scholz for the results.

Port City WBC Weekly News 6th December

 

It was our Presentation Day on Tuesday 4^th December and 58 bowlers enjoyed a game of bowls before lunch with wine/orange juice.

Entries Now Open for 2 Major Port City 2013 Tournaments

2 major Port City 2013 tournaments are now open for entries. 
The Port City $16,500 Open Mixed Singles will be held on Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May 2013 and the Tooheys Gold $20,000 Men's grade 6 & 7 triples on Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd June 2013.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 2nd December.

Wednesday pm :- 86 bowlers with the day winners :- $15 John Sharp & George Moss;  $10 Jim Bultitude , Brian Collis  &  Ron Apps

Port City Men's Presentation & Hamper Day

 Frank Smith, Major Singles Winner and Bowler of the Year

  

The popular Men's Presentation and Hamper day was held at Port City today with an excellent turnout of members in attendance. Championship winners and runners-up were recognized today for their achievements in 2012. Click here for full details of all championships.

"JACK 21" From the NSW Dev. Team

The following email and attachment has been received from the NSW Development team - click here to view Jack 21.

Port City WBC Weekly News 29th November

 



On Monday 26^th November we held our Encouragement Day and were host to 20 teams from Forster/Tuncurry – North Haven – Blackhead – Harrington – Forster – Tuncurry – Kempsey Heights -  Taree Leagues – Taree West – Lake Cathie – Wauchope – Old Bar – South West Rocks – Wingham – Scotts Head – Kempsey RSL – Manning Point – Kew – Westport and of course Port City. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect and the ladies certainly enjoyed the day.

Raffle winners: - Fay McDonald – Gina Pain – Kitty Crowther – Val Smart – Beth Seckold – Margaret Wallis.

100 Club winners: - Daphne Sumsky – Pam Single – Wendy Kennedy – Frances Fairbrother – Beth Seckold.

The overall winners of the day were a composite team Wingham/Blackhead. Congratulations to Denise Matheson, Claudia O’Donnell, Narelle Boyd and Denise Polley. Runners-up were a team from North Haven – D Lynch, S Simpson, J O’Neill and W Vanderent.

The next day was our normal social bowls day, 64 Players enjoyed a game, and once again the weather was perfect.

Raffles: - 1^st Carol Banks – 2^nd Sue Smith

100 Club: - 1^st Barbara Barrett – 2^nd Rosemary Roach – 3^rd B Burge

Next week 4^th is Presentation Day and the week after is our Christmas Party Day, so there are only 2 more weeks to get your gifts or food items in for the Salvation Army.

To any of our members or their family who are not very well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.

 

Port City Encouragement Day 2012

Winners - Composite Team - Wingham/Blackhead
From left: Denise Matheson, Claudia O'Donnell, Narelle Boyd, Denise Polley

Twenty Clubs from as far north as Scotts Head, Forster in the south and Wingham in the west
competed in this years Encouragement Day. Runners-up were from North Haven, D Lynch, S Simpson, J O'Neill, W Vanderent.
It was a perfect day and everyone played their games in good sportsmanship, and a lot of friendships were undoubtedly formed. All those who will be eligible declaring they will be attending next year, and we will look forward to seeing you.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for the week ending Sunday 25th November.

Wednesday pm :- 96 bowlers with the day winners :- $15  Keith Edward, Kevin Hercus & Frank Edwards;  $10 Tony Smith, Terry Hodge &  Bruce Duncombe .

BA Coverage of World Championships

Leif Selby - Australia

Bowls Australia is providing excellent web coverage of the World Championships currently underway in Adelaide.

Click here for the home page of Bowls Australia

Corporate Challenge Finals

The finals of the Port City Corporate Challenge were completed last night Thursday 22nd  November. 

Semi Final  :-   Eather Recruitment def The Demons

                        Jim Beams Boys   def Port Macquarie PS

Final          :-    Eather Recruitment  def  Jim Beams Boys

Results are available - click here to view. Click on the "Combined Teams" tab at the bottom of the page. Note- final results are now included.

Thanks to Trevor Scholz for this report.

Port City Mixed Fours Final

Keith Ashdown, Lyn Stewart, Morgan Solman-Stewart, Jamie Salustio
Winners of the Mixed Fours for 2012
Runners-up were Shirley Devine, Lois Bishell, Bob Counsell, Jim Cranna

It was a very close game played in the normal blustery windy conditions that we have been experiencing here in Port Macquarie lately.
Congratulations to all players on reaching the final.

Port City WBC Weekly News 22nd November

 

 

On Tuesday 20^th November we held our Gala Day. The weather was a little unpredictable but apart from a brief shower and the normal windy conditions we were able to finish our game.

Outstanding Service Recognised for 2 Port City Members

 
Bob Langham 

 Neville Schwartz 

Two long-standing members of the Port City Bowling Club, Bob Langham and Neville Schwartz, were recognised for their outstanding service to the Club on Wednesday with their names added to greens 3 & 4.

Chairman Reg Lucas unveiled the new green signs after Deputy Chairman Jim Cranna detailed the long list of achievements and contributions by both Bob & "Mr Fixit" Neville.

A well deserved honour for both members.

 

Chairman Reg Lucas & Bob Langham

 

Jim Cranna - Deputy Chairman

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 18th November.

Wednesday pm :- 84 bowlers with the day winners :- $15  Brian Stokes , Martin Wallis  & Barry Smith;  $10 Jim Bultitude , John Stone &  Bill Wallace.

Jim & Gary Have a Firm Grip on Trophy

Jim Eccleston (left) & Gary Russell 

Port City's Jim Eccleston & Gary Russell recently won the NSW State Championship in the Presidents Reserve Pairs.

Thanks to Charlie Buchanan & Bowls NSW for the photo. 

Like Schoolies Week for Pensioners.

Would lawn bowlers be included? - rumour has it they were up there with the best.

The following is an newspaper article on the recent Master Games.

"Forget sex-craved schoolies and lustful Olympians - when it comes to hanky panky competitors at the Masters Games take the gold medal"

Click here for the full article. 

Thanks to Colin Halls for this clipping.

Port City WBC Weekly News 15th November

President Barbara presided and was very pleased to see so many at bowls on such a lovely day. She welcomed Kay Bain back to bowls and also the non-playing members who had joined us for morning tea.

Binder & Smith in State Pairs Finals

Ian Binder (left) & Frank Smith

Port City's Ian Binder and Frank Smith are playing today in the Bowls NSW Champion of Club Champions State Pairs at the Austral BC.

Click here for full details and progressive scoring on the Bowls NSW web site.

Peter Taylor Through to the Semi Finals

 

Our local Zone 14 champion Peter Taylor (Kempsey Heights) is through to the semi final in the State Championship of Club Champions.

Peter will play Matt Miles (Taren Point) with David Holt (Cabramatta) up against Shane Quinlivan (Batemans Bay) in the other semi. to be played tomorrow (Wednesday 14th Nov.)
 
Click here for full details from Bowls NSW,

Bowls Comes to Age for the Young

Karen Murphy is a veteran of the game at almost 38

ABC News has posted an article by Neil Cross that will be of interest to all bowlers.

 

"A revolution has taken place in Australian sport. The progress has been slow but the change significant and now needs to be exposed."

Click here for the link to the ABC's full article.

Port City WBC Newsletter - November

 

Congratulations

Brenda Burge - winner of the 2012 Minor Singles

        and Lorraine Cannon - runner up

**

Debbie Amor - winner of the 2012 Consistency Singles

and Lorraine Cannon - runner up

**

Judy Brady and Carol White - Members of the winning NSW team in the over 60’s Interstate Championships team.

**

Adriana Cutler and Karen McFarlane – chosen to play in the Regional Team in the Playoffs at Coffs Harbour on 21st and 22^nd November.

**

And a final congratulations to all the girls who represented our Club in all five sections of the State Playoff Finals held at Tuncurry in October. Although we didn’t reach any finals they “did us proud”.

**

Latest News and Upcoming Events

The new Open Mixed Pairs jackpot game at 1.00 pm Saturday afternoon is proving to be a great success and has been well attended.

 

Thank you

To the Ladies Social Committee for all your hard work and the delicious lunch on Melbourne Cup Day.  Many prizes were given out and the Winners were Helen Cooper, Kevin Hercus and Elaine Hercus – Runners up, Lorraine Cannon, Beth Hicks and Joy Barry

                                                             

Port Gala Day - 20^th November

More spiders still needed

  

Port City Encouragement Day

for Under Six Years Bowling will be held on Monday 26^th November 2012

 The Quarterly Meeting

will be held after bowls on Tuesday 27^th November.

 

Members only Mixed Fours Event- Saturday 8^th December

Dress will be club uniform and the game will consist of 3 x 12 ends. You will need to provide your own lunch and there will be over $4000 in prize money. Single entry only.

 

Presentation Day  - 4^th December.

Please bring your own lunch. The Ladies Club will provide wine and orange juice.

 Christmas Hamper Raffle

Tickets are now on sale and will be drawn at the Christmas Party Day which will be held on 11^th December

 

Welcome

to our non-playing members enjoying morning tea with us today.

It’s a Fact

After the start of play in any end, the mat should not be moved from its original position EXCEPT in the following circumstances:-

ñ  If the mat is displaced, it should be replaced to its original position.

ñ  If the mat is out of line with the centre line, it should be straightened on that line.

ñ  If the mat is off the centre line, it should be moved to the centre line.

ñ  If a player picks up the mat before the end has been completed, AN OPPOSING PLAYER should replace the mat to its original position.

ñ  If a bowl from a neighbouring rink, moving in its original course and on a bias which will take it back into its own rink, is travelling on a path which will bring it into contact with the mat, ANY PLAYER on the rink on which the mat is being used can lift it so that the bowl can pass and then replace the mat to its original position.

ñ  After the last bowl required to be played in each end has been delivered, a player or the marker should lift the mat and place it completely beyond the face of the rear bank.  Opponents in Singles can, however, agree to carry the mat up the rink so that they can use it at the next end. (My personal thought – carrying the mat does save time & effort).

The above is covered by Law 19.2 i.e. Placing the Mat – During each end.

 A Reminder

Anyone wishing to cancel out or enter their name for Social Days please contact the Club between 7.30 am and 8.00 am on the day. Phone 6583 1153.  This would make the Selector’s job much easier..

 

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

 

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 11th November.

Wednesday pm :- 84 Bowlers with the day winners :- $15  Olly Cook , Geoff Barney  & Karl Woischwill  $10 Joe Judge  &  Brian Richardson .

Port City WBC Weekly News 8th November

The Finals of the Consistency Singles were played on Thursday 1st November. Congratulations to the winner Debbie Amor and to the runner up Lorraine Cannon.

Lorraine has played very well this year and has reached two Club Finals in the last four weeks. Well done and better luck next year.

As Tuesday 6th November was Melbourne Cup Day a game of Mixed Triples was played instead of the usual Ladies Social Bowls. Champage and orange juice was served on the greens and it was a fun day all round. The game was played with great camaraderie and everyone received a prize.

Winners were Helen Cooper, Kevin Hercus, Elaine Hercus and runners up were Lorraine Cannon, Beth Hicks and Joy Barry.

After the game we sat down to a delicious salad lunch and this was followed by a parade and competition for the best dressed lady and a fashion parade by Noni B Ladies Wear and Lowes Menswear.

Thanks to Barbara Owens for this report

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

 Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 4th November.

Wednesday pm :- 94 bowlers with the day winners :- $15  Ron Osborn & Neil Gavin  $10 John Twidle  &  Bryce Stewart .

Mixed Pairs Final at Port City

The final of the mixed pairs championship was played today at Port City with Shirley Devine & Garry Williams defeating Carol and Allan White.

In a close competitive game the score was 18 - 17 going into the last end. Shirley and Garry picked up 3 shots to take the title 21 - 17.

Thanks to Keith Ashdown for this report on this final.

Port City Women's Consistency Singles

  Debbie Amor (left) and Lorraine Cannon

The final of the Port City Women's consistency singles was played this week with Debbie Amor taking out the title and Lorraine Cannon the runner up. 

Well done to both ladies for reaching the final in this competition.

Thanks to Barbara Owens, Publicity Officer, for this report.

Port City WBC News 1st November

Social Bowls were played at 9.30 am. on Tuesday 30th October.

Vice-President Carol Bowman stood in for President Barbara who is away on holidays.
Lucky Rink Winners were - 1st Marlene White, Helen Cooper and Norma Schwartz.
2nd - Megan Hobson, Pat Morrison and Robyn Biddle
Consolation - Margaret Willis, Dolor Hodge and Adriana Cutler.

Australia Post Issues Bowls Stamps

The following is a news release from Australia Post:

"One of Australia's most popular sports, Lawn Bowls, is the subject of a new stamp issue from Australia Post. This issue coincides with the 2012 World Bowls Championships, which will be hosted by Australia and comprises one domestic base-rate (60c) stamp and one large letter rate ($1.20) stamp available 1 November 2012."

Click here for the full news release covering this stamp issue