Ballina 2016 / 2017 Summerland Series.

The popular Summerland Series is being held at Ballina with the Pairs on the 27 - 29 December and the Singles 2 - 6 January.

Greg Kelly has an excellent article with details on this tournament on the Lawn Bowls on the Internet web site - see Bowls Round Up 24 December.

View the club's web site here for links to the entries and draw.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 25th December, 2016 is now available.

The report follows below with thanks to Terry Merchant.

"Heads Up" E-News

The 23rd December, 2016 edition of Heads Up is now available.

View the latest edition here on the Bowls Victoria web site.

The Roll Up E-News

The 23rd December 2016 edition of "The Roll Up" is now available.

View here on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the 'Latest Bowls News' team of smitty and GC. Many thanks to all those who have contributed during the past year and to those who follow and comment on the postings.

Bowls for Balls Fundraiser

Port City Bowling Club is hosting a "Bowls for Balls" fundraiser with all funds raised donated to the Cancer Council NSW.

This 24 hour barefoot bowls challenge will be held on January 25th & 26th. For more information contact Phil Baker, Bowls Coordinator, on 02 6583 1153.

Holding Shot E-News

"Bowls Australia's Holding Shot - The Australian Open is back, here is your crash course to the World's Biggest Bowls Festival!"

View here on the Bowls Australia web site.

"Bowls Buzz" E-News

The December 2016 edition of "Bowls Buzz" is now available.

View the latest edition here on the Bowls NSW website.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 18th December, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

 The latest news report follows with thanks to Ray Downes.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 18th December, 2016 is now available.

View the report below with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 18th December, 2016 is now available.

The report follows below with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 18th December, 2016 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Kaye Stingel, Publicity Officer.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 13th December, 2016 is now available.

View the report here with thanks to Gail Carmody, Publicity Officer.

Christmas Party - see report for details and additional photos.

Port City MBC December Newsletter

The Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for December 2016 is now available with thanks to Colin Halls.

View the latest newsletter here.

World Bowls Wrap Up

The 12th December, 2016 edition of Holding Shot features a wrap up of the World Bowls in New Zealand.

View the latest news here on the Bowls Australia web site.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 11th December, 2016 is now available.

View the report below with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 11th December, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

 The latest news report follows with thanks to Ray Downes.

Men's Zone 14 Bowler Awards

Zone 14 has announced the winners of the Bowler of the Year and Senior Bowler of the Year for 2106.

View additional photos and the news release here on the Zone 14 web site.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 11th December, 2016 is now available.

The report follows below with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 11th December, 2016 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Kaye Stingel, Publicity Officer

Club Challenge State Finals

The 2016 U-Design Bowlswear Club Challenge State Finals will be held on Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December at the Warilla BC.

Port City have teams competing in the Men Gold, Mixed Gold & Mixed Bronze sections.

Update Saturday 10th December - view the results here for play starting today.

Update Sunday 11th December - Port City played well in the sectional play but missed out on reaching the finals in the Men Gold & Mixed Gold. The Mixed Bronze team took out the runner-up, well done to all players.

View the details here on the Bowls NSW web site.

"Holding Shot" from Bowls Australia

"Welcome to a special World Championships edition of Holding Shot, as our Australian Jackaroos qualify for two more gold medal playoffs on the final weekend of this prestigious event."

View the latest edition here on the Bowls Australia web site.

The Roll Up E-News

The 9th December, 2016 edition of "The Roll Up" from Women's Bowls NSW is now available.

"Welcome to the thirteenth issue of the Women’s Bowls NSW newsletter The Roll Up. The last international event for the year, the World Bowls Championships is still being contested in New Zealand, and the remaining finals will be aired on Foxsports this Saturday and Sunday morning."

View the latest edition here on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

"Heads Up" from Bowls Victoria

The 9th December, 2016 edition of Heads Up from Bowls Victoria is now available. Topics include The Lawman, Lighthouse Club - Werribee BC, Play Bowls Month + more.

There are some interesting success stories regarding the "Play Bowls Month" in Victoria.

View the latest edition here on the Bowls Victoria web site.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 6th December, 2016 is now available.

"Bowls will still be available during the break. Selectors will be Shirley, (Thursday, 11th Dec), Phil (Sat 15th and 22nd).  Mixed bowls will also be available on these days."

View the report here with thanks to Gail Carmody, Publicity Officer.

World Bowls Update from Bowls Australia

'Welcome to a special World Championships edition of Holding Shot, as our Australian Jackaroos duke it out for gold in the first four disciplines played at one of the sport's premier events."

View the latest news here on the Bowls Australia web site.

Update Monday 5th December, 2016 - view the latest news from Bowls Australia here

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 4th December, 2016 is now available.

The following is this week's report with thanks to Brian Charters.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 4th December, 2016 is now available.

"Members are reminded that the “Bowlers Friday Night Raffle” is on again this Friday at the Hibbard Sports Club"

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 4th December, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

"CLUB FOURS entries must be in by the 18th December, first game to be played by the 8th January."

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes.

Port City WBC Nov/Dec Newsletter

           

            PRESIDENT DEB’S BITS AND PIECES                       

 

Hello Ladies

Well, after a busy year we are nearing the end of the year.  Our end of year break is only a couple of weeks away, where we will hopefully recharge our batteries and come back to bowls full of energy and confidence.

Bowls Australia News

"Karen Murphy has etched her name into the history books as the first Australian to claim back-to-back blue-ribbon singles crowns at the World Bowls Championships."

View the latest news release from Bowls Australia covering the World Bowls Championships.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 4th December, 2016 is now available.

"Presentation Day is on Saturday 17^th Dec., with bowls 1 – 3 pm."

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 4th December, 2016 is now available.

"Reminder: - Thursday 8th December – Christmas Party and Presentation Day. No uniform this day. We have a prize for the Best Dressed, so put on your best Christmas attire!!"

View the report here with thanks to Kaye Stingel, Publicity Officer.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 29th November, 2016 is now available.

"6th December – Presentation Day - Social bowls as usual."

View the report here with thanks to Gail Carmody, Publicity Officer.

"Bowls Buzz" E-Newsletter

The 1st December 2016 edition of Bowls Buzz from Bowls NSW is now available.

"In this issue we cover the Champion of Club Champions Singles and Pairs events, recently held in Wagga Wagga. The NSW v ACT State Test Series and the City v Country Series."

View the latest edition here on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 30th November, 2016 is now available.

"Next Wednesday, 7th December is our Xmas break up day."
 
View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

2016 World Bowls

"The Australian Jackaroos will commence their 2016 World Bowls Championships campaign tomorrow against representatives from 33 other nations, so on the eve of the coveted event, Bowls Australia previews the field of competitors and takes a look at the history of the sport’s most prestigious tournament."

View the comprehensive news release here on the Bowls Australia web site. 

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 27th November, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

"Get your team in for the Classic Pairs game on Wednesday 14th December. The format is going to change to three games of 12 ends to make the day less arduous and the Committee is considering an increase in prize money. Stay tuned."

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 27th November, 2016 is now available.

"An early notice about the Christmas ham raffles this year. They will be held on Wednesday evenings December 7th, 14th and 21st."

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

World Bowls Championships

The World Bowls Championships commence in New Zealand next week on Tuesday 29th November, 2016.

Australia has qualified for all competitions and we wish them the best in this prestigious championship.

View the details here on the World Bowls web site.

"The Roll Up" E-Newsletter

The 25th November, 2016 edition of the Roll Up is now available from Women's Bowls NSW.

View here on their web site.

"Heads Up" from Bowls Victoria

The 25th November edition of Heads Up is now available. Topics include "Ready for 2016 World Bowls, How clubs gained new members" + more.

View the latest edition here on the Bowls Victoria web site.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 27th November, 2016 is now available.

"Reminder: - Thursday 8^th December – Christmas Party and Presentation Day."

View the report here with thanks to Kaye Stingel, Publicity Officer.

NSW C of C Champions Singles

Jono Davis (Dubbo Railway) is the youngest ever winner of the NSW Champion of Club Champions Singles after he defeated Ray Pearse (Cabramatta) in the final at The Rules Club Wagga.

View the news release here on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 23rd November, 2016 is now available.

"Members are reminded that the “Bowlers Friday Night Raffle” is on again this Friday at the Hibbard Sports Club with tickets on sale from 5pm."


View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

"Holding Shot" from Bowls Australia

The November 2016 edition of Holding Shot is now available.

 Holding Shot previews the upcoming 2016 World Championships in Christchurch (staged from November 29 - December 11), as our Jackaroos aim to match their huge haul of five gold medals from eight disciplines at the 2012 World Championships in Adelaide.

The finals of each discipline will be shown live on Fox Sports on December 4 & 5, and again on December 10 & 11.

View the latest edition here on the Bowls Australia web site.

NSW Champion of Club Champions

The 2016 NSW Men's Champion of Club Champions, Singles & Pairs will be held at The Rules Bowling Club Wagga from Monday 21 - Thursday 24 November 2016.

Update Tuesday 22 Nov. - Tyrone and Hagop were defeated by the team from North Sydney on Monday. The singles competition starts tomorrow Wednesday 23rd. Details for the singles are available - see the link below.

Zone 14 will be represented by:

Singles on Wed / Thurs- Corey Daley (Park Beach)
Pairs on Mon / Tues - Tyrone Webber & Hagop Aladjadjian (Scotts Head)

View the details here on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 20th November, 2016 is now available.

"The next Men's Interclub day will be held at Port City on Sunday, 4th December and it is planned to have an in house pennant trial on Saturday, 10th December."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 20th November, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.


View the report here with thanks to Liz Fuller, Lake Cathie.

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