News from Port City

The weekly news report for the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 31st May is now available with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 31st May, 2015 is now available.

Click here for the report thanks to Terry Merchant.

Zone 14 Grade 7 Men's Pennant Final

The Grade 7 Zone 14 Pennant final was played at Port City today under cloudy skies and light showers. The Comboyne team took out the Zone title with a convincing 84 - 49 win over Sawtell.

A few additional photos from today's play have been added to the Pennant album - click here to view or on the 'Bowls Photo Album' link on the right.

Zone 14 Men's Pennant Finals

The Zone 14 men's pennant finals for grades 1 to 6 were played today at various venues. The grade 7 final, (Comboyne vs. Sawtell) will be played at Port City tomorrow, Sunday, commencing at 12:00 noon.

Click here for the results for all grades on the Zone 14 web site.

Click here for additional photos from Westport and Hibbard.

The winning clubs from the Zone will now progress to the state finals to be held on Sat 1 - Monday 3 August - click here for details on the Bowls NSW web site.

Engadine Takes out the Final in the Women's Carnival

The Women's Bowls NSW State Carnival was completed today with Engadine winning the final to capture the number 1 position.

In the semi finals Engadine def. Casino 33 - 7
Tuncurry def. Merrylands 20 -7

In the finals Engadine def. Tuncurry 22 - 7
and Merrylands def. Casino 22 - 19 to take out 3rd spot. 

Click here for the news release from on the Women's Bowls NSW web site for additional details.

Many thanks to Anne Connell, Port City, for these results.

 

Photos from the Women's State Carnival

Photos from the Women's NSW State Carnival covering the welcome dinner and action on the greens are available. Many thanks to Rose Kettle, Port City, for these excellent photos taken during the week.

Click here to view Rose's photos or click on the 'Bowls Photo Album' link on the right.

NSW Women's Carnival Final Day

Today's play at Port City will see a very successful Carnival come to an end after the semi finals and finals are played. Some clouds and light showers resulted in chilly conditions but good crowds enjoyed some excellent bowls. Results will be posted later.

Click here or see the slideshow on the right for a few photos from the carnival and the semi finals.

Test Your Knowledge

The previous question was: 'A marker in singles notes a bowl from another rink could hit a bowl on his rink. He should..' Options were: Lift the bowl to be hit or stop the bowl.

4 voted to lift the bowl and 28 gave the correct action to stop the bowl. Refer Law 42.2.10 - 'The marker must stop any bowls that is from a neighbouring rink that could move a jack or bowl that is at rest.'

The new question concerns a singles game again and the marker's action regarding the length of the jack.

NSW Women's Carnival Day 3

Port Macquarie turned on great weather again today for all playing in the NSW State Women's Carnival.

It was great to see the greens full of players from across the state enjoying their bowls.

Click here for a news release from Women's Bowls NSW with results of the sectional play. Post sectional play will commence tomorrow, Thursday, at Port City.

Update Thursday 28 May: Click here for the news release from Women's Bowls NSW detailing all the section winners.

Click here for additional photos from today's play at Westport.

NSW Women's Carnival Day 2

Sectional play continued today in the Women's State Carnival in Hastings Haven under ideal bowling conditions. Your 'happy snapper' took a few photos today and will continue tomorrow at other local clubs.

Click here for additional photos from play today at Hibbard.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 24th May, 2015 is now available.

Click here for the report thanks to Terry Merchant.

LNC Men's Triples Championship

The LNC Open Men's Triples final was played yesterday, Sunday 24 May, 2015 at Hat Head. The team from Westport took out the title in an extra end.

Click here for a full report with thanks to Kevin Williams, LNC Bowls Coordinator.

News from Kew

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 24th May, 2015 is now available.

Click here for the report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

News from Port City

The weekly news report for the Port City Men's Bowling Club is now available with thanks to Colin Halls.

The home of the Port City Koalas

LNC Men's Pennant and Triples - Final Results

LNC Men's Pennant:

Sectional play in the LNC Men's Pennant has now been completed with Kempsey Heights winning the Grade 7/1 section with a win over South West Rocks today. They will now play Comboyne next Sat. 30 May in the sectional playoff.

Click here for the final results for all grades with thanks to Kevin Williams.

LNC Men's Triples:

Click here for the details of the LNC Men's triples won by M. Brennan, C. Young & D. Smith (Westport) def. G. Mitchell, K. Paulsen & I. Binder (Port City) 25 - 24 in the final. Further details will be available later on the Zone 14 web site - click here to view.

LNC Grade 7/1 Pennant and Triples

 The following news release was received from Kevin Williams, LNC, with thanks:

 

"The grade 7/1 match was completed with Lake Cathie defeating SWR 55 – 53.

That puts Port city out of the running. If Kempsey Heights wins tomorrows match against SWR they’ll win the section with a better net margin. If they lose, Lake Cathie wins the section.

Women's 86th BCiB State Carnival

The following is a news release from Women's Bowls NSW regarding the carnival next week in the local Hastings Haven District.

Ladies Bowls Center Stage Next Week

In addition to the NSW Women's State Carnival commencing Monday 25th May in the Hastings Haven the 25th South Tweed $10,000 Ladies Prestige Singles will be held next week. 

The following is a news release from Greg Kelly, Lawn Bowls on the Internet, regarding this event.

Only a Few Days For The 86th BCiB State Carnival!

 

The following is a news release from Women's Bowls NSW:

"In traditional Women’s Bowls NSW fashion, the 86th BCiB State Carnival will be held at the end of May, commencing on the 25th till the 29th, as nearly 900 female bowlers from around NSW and Australia prepare to descend upon the Port Macquarie-Hastings region for what is WBNSW’s flagship event."

Click here for the full article on their site including a link to the draw for the Carnival.

Women's Bowls NSW E-News

The 7th May edition of the Women's Bowls NSW E-News is now available - click here to view.

Men's LNC Final Pennant Results

Final results for the LNC Men's Pennant have been posted on the Zone 14 web site -click here to view.

As noted results and play for Grade 7/1 have not been finalised and will be advised later.

Update Thurs. 21 May: Ian Weldon, Zone 14, has advised the following:

LNC Grade 7/1: South West Rocks vs Lake Cathie game to be completed Sat 23 May, and South West Rocks vs. Kempsey Heights game to be played Sun. 24 May.

Saturday 30th May - Zone pennant playoffs grades 1 - 6 to be played at various venues and the Grade 7 sectional playoff to be played at Westport.

Sunday 31st May - Zone playoff for grade 7.

Click here for Ian's letter detailing these arrangements.

2015 NSW Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championships

The 2015 Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championship is underway at the Harbord Bowling Club with play scheduled from Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 May.

Zone 14 has lost both games on the first day of play. Click here for the details and draw for this championship event on the Bowls NSW web site. (corrected regarding Zone 14 results thanks to Mario - see comments)

Update Wed. 20th May - The final will be played tomorrow, Thursday, with Zone 6, Hunter Manning, vs. Zone 2 Newcastle.

Update Thurs 21 May - Newcastle took out the title with a 70 - 57 win over Hunter Manning.

Port City WBC Weekly News

Congratulations to our Grade 3 Pennant Players on winning the Regional Pennant play-off on Monday at North Haven Bowling Club. They defeated Tuncurry and South West Rocks and will be off to the South Coast for the State Play off in August. Well done girls you all played exceptional well.

Mixed Pairs State Championship 2015

As posted on Friday 15th May, Women's Bowls NSW have introduced a State Mixed Pairs Championship. Preliminary rounds are being held in each region with the finals to be held at Tuncurry Beach. Click here for the article on the State site.

In our Region 2 you can enter at either South West Rocks or Tuncurry Beach.

Click here for the entry form (closing 5th June) for play at South West Rocks. Entry forms for Tuncurry Beach are available - see the link on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Port City WBC

Congratulations to our Grade 3 Pennant Players on defeating Tuncurry and South West Rocks in the Regional Play offs at North Haven to-day. They now head off to the South Coast for the State Play-offs 17-21 August. 

Zone 14 Men's Pennant Finals



The Zone 14 men's pennant finals will be played on Saturday the 30th May at various venues in the MNC & LNC. Note the start time for all games is 12:00 noon.

Click here for details on the Zone 14 web site for all grades. Arrangements for the 7/1 grade in the LNC and sectional playoffs are not yet announced.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 17th May, 2015 is now available.

Click here for the report thanks to Terry Merchant.

LNC Men's Pennant Round 8

Two round 8 deferred games were played at Port City this morning (Sunday) with results as follows with thanks to Graham Connell.

Grade 2: Port City lost to South West Rocks 0 - 2 (50 - 69)
Grade 7/2: Port City lost to Comboyne 0 - 2 (52 - 56)

Full scoring for all grades will be posted later when advise is received from Zone 14.

Update Sunday pm - see the  Zone 14 web site - click here to view. It would appear that Grade 7/1 in the LNC is still undecided.

Confirmation of the dates for completion of the Grade 7/1 matches and the sectional playoffs will be advised.

News from Port City

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club is now available for the week ending Sunday 17th May 2015 thanks to Colin Halls.

The home of the Port City Koala

LNC Umpires Meeting

The following is a notice from the Zone 14 web site:

 "Lower North Coast UMPIRES AND PROSPECTIVE UMPIRES - Meeting Friday 22 May 10.00 am at Port Panthers (Club Hibbard) in the barn - to learn move on the new accreditation and reaccreditation system. Please come and bring any other umpires (interested bowlers)." 

LNC Men's Round 10 Pennant

Round 10 of the LNC Men's pennant was completed today at Port City under threatening skies but the rain held off for the afternoon.

Scores from Port City were as follows:

Grade 3: Port City def. North Haven 2 - 0
Grade 5: Port City def. Kew 2 - 0

Grade 6: Port City lost to Lake Cathie 0 - 2
Grade 7/2: Port City def. Kew 2 -0

Full results will be posted later.

Click here for the Zone 14 website and details of grade winners and games that have to be played tomorrow Sunday 17th May.

Additional photos from today's play are available - click here to view

NSW Mixed Pairs Championship

Women's Bowls NSW are excited to introduce the inaugural Mixed Pairs Championship event, which is to be played twilight/evenings and under the Laws of the Sport of Bowls, Crystal Mark, 3rd Edition.

With mixed pairs always a popular format it is suggested you enter early to ensure a place in this new State championship. Regional winners will progress to the State Mixed Pairs playoffs to be held Saturday 31st Sunday 1st November at Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club.

Click here for full details on the Women's Bowls NSW web site. To date a club has not been nominated for the Hastings Haven District but I assume one will be named shortly for this event that will no doubt be popular with local bowlers.

Australian Open Draws

 

The draw for the prestigious Australian Open is now available - click here for the link to the Bowls Australia site. Home clubs are not shown at this time for players and we are unable to identify Zone 14 players in this tournament.

Port City Handicap Triples - Final Day

This successful men's handicap tournament was completed today. Well done to R. Austin and team from Taree Leagues for their win with an impressive 7 wins and a margin of 89 shots.

Click here for full results for all teams with thanks to Paul Webster. Details of the winning teams are available on the Club's Bowls web site - click here to view.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 13th May, 2015 is now available

Click here for the report with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Port City Men's Handicap Triples - Day 2

The $10,000 Port City Men's Handicap Triples tournament continued today under cooler conditions and some threatening skies.

Click here for results after day 2  or check out the Port City Bowls web site - click here.

Additional photos from today's play are available - click here to view.

Port City Men's Tournament

The annual Port City 2 bowl Men's Handicap Triples commenced today under ideal weather conditions. Sponsored by Aero Bowls, Jax Tyres & Carpet Court this $10,000 tournament continues Wednesday & Thursday. 

Click here for results after play in day 1 with thanks to Paul Webster.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 10th May, 2015 is now available.

Click here for the report thanks to Terry Merchant.

Ballina Singles & Pairs 2015 / 2016

The popular Cherry St Ballina Summerland Series of Pairs and Singles, now in its 53^rd year, has received a makeover and increase in overall prize money to $24,500 with Gold and Silver divisional split in the singles event.

Get your entry in if you want to play against some of the best bowlers in the country. It may seem early for a December 2015 - January 2016 tournament but it will fill quickly.

For additional information and entry details click here for the 'Lawn Bowls on the Internet' site hosted by Greg Kelly. Scroll down on the left of the site to Bowls Round Up - 2 May for a write up by Greg on this tournament. Tournament conditions of play and entry forms are also available on the site or click here to view.

News from Port City

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club is now available for the week ending Sunday 10th May 2015 thanks to Colin Halls.

The home of the Port City Koalas

Port City Newsletter

The Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for May is now available with thanks to Colin Halls.

Click here to view.

Test Your Knowledge

The previous question was: "A delivered bowl hits the foot of his skip and does not disturb the head. What action is taken?"

The options and votes cast were: Replay the bowl (2) / Opposing skip places bowl where he thinks it would have come to rest (11) / Declare bowl dead (4).

LNC Men's Pennant Results

The interim results after round 9 are now available with thanks to Kevin Williams. Click here to view. Kevin notes the following regarding outstanding games.

1.    Grade 1 PC v KEW (deferred)
2.    Grade 5 SWR v PC (postponed)
3.    Grade 7/1 SWR v KH (postponed)

Full details will also be available on the Zone 14 web site - click here to view.

LNC Men's Pennant Round 9

Round 9 of the LNC Men's pennant was played today under ideal conditions. Results of games at Port City were as follows:

Grade 1: Port City def. North Haven 2 - 0
Grade 2: Port City def. Port Panthers 2 - 0

Grade 4: Port City def. Port Panthers 2 - 0
Grad 7/1: Port City lost to South West Rocks 0 - 2

Full results will be posted later or check out the Zone 14 web site: Zone 14 has advised the following: "We apologise - due to unforeseen circumstances the results will not be able to be completed until tomorrow (Sunday 10 May)". Note Grade 6 results for round 9 are posted on the Zone 14 site - click here to view.

Additional photos from Port City are available - click here to view.

"Inside Bowls" Magazine now Available

The latest edition of "Inside Bowls" featuring bowls around the world is now available.

Click here for the May edition - it may take a few minutes to load depending on your internet connection

Men's Senior Inter-Zone

The 2015 NSW Senior Inter-Zone sides championships will be held at the Harbord Bowling Club from Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 May.
Details of the Zone 14 side are included in the Bowls NSW web posting - click here to view.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 6th May, 2015 is now available

Click here for the report with thanks to Terry Merchant.

The Westport Bowler

The May 2015 edition of "The Westport Bowler" is now available with thanks to Tony Kimber - click here to view. As always a good read with updates of events at Westport.

Port City WBC Weekly News

On Tuesday President Barbara welcomed 104 players to our Gala Day. There were teams from Comboyne, Kew, Lake Cathie, Wauchope, Port Panthers and Westport. She also welcomed our District President Diana Upcroft and District Secretary Carole Graham.

Port City Monthly Newsletter

The May newsletter from the Port City Women's Bowling Club is now available.

Click here for the newsletter with thanks to Anne Connell.

Women's Bowls NSW

Only 10 days until the Women's Metro v Country showdown, which is sponsored by Club Sapphire and will be held at Merimbula-Imlay Bowling Club.

Players from our area in the Country side include Daphne Shaw, Janet Ross, Barbara Waddington & Joyce Mitchell (North Haven), Jenny Roberts & Judith Blakler (Lake Cathie) and Marie Owen (Park Beach)

Click here for full details on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.