News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news reports for the week ending Sunday 31st July from the Lake Cathie Women's BC are now available.

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

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 31st July, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes.

Major Triples Champions - Steve Townsend, Ron Allen & Geoff Worsley

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday 28th July, 2016 is now available.

"Thursday 11^th August is our Gala Day and I know there will be some great raffle prizes and goodies for sale on our trading table."

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

"Bowls Buzz" Newsletter

The 29th July 2016 special junior wrap up edition of Bowls Buzz is now available.

View the latest e-newsletter here on the Bowls NSW web site.

Women's Regional Pairs Championships

 

 

The following is a news release from the Port City WBC with thanks to Gail Carmody.

"Tuesday, July 26, was a big day for Port City at Kempsey Heights Bowling Club winning both the Open & Seniors Pairs Championships. CONGRATULATIONS.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 26th July, 2016 is now available.

Click here for the report with thanks to Gail Carmody, Publicity Officer.  A big welcome to Gail as the new Publicity Officer for the Port City WBC, we look forward to your reports on the activities at your club.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 27th July, 2016 is now available.

"The final in the Minor Singles between Diana Upcroft and Patsi Ward is due to be played on Wednesday, 3rd August with the final in the Fours championships to be played on Saturday, 6th August."
 

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Men's NSW State Pennant Finals

The Men's State Pennant Finals are being held this weekend Saturday 30th July - Monday 1st August at various venues across NSW.

Teams from the Zone 14 area in the finals are as follows:

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 24th July, 2016 is now available.

"August Carnival Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th August."

View the report here with thanks to Kaye Stingel, Publicity Officer. A big welcome to Kaye, we look forward to her news from Westport on a regular basis.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 24th July, 2016 is now available.

"The AGM will be held on Saturday the 6th of August all positions are open and nominations are now being taken...."

View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news reports for the week ending Sunday 24th July from the Lake Cathie Women's BC are now available.

View the report here with thanks to Anne Wilson, Lake Cathie.

Major Fours Champions:  L to R – Anne Todd, Jannette Sloggett, Lynne Watson and Nola Scott

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 24th July, 2016 is now available.

"A new date has been set for the prawn & chicken night. (let’s hope the prawns turn up this time !). It will be held Thursday August 18^th at 6pm".

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 24th July, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

View the news report here with thanks to Gary Blackler.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 24th July, 2016 is now available.

" The next Men's Interclub will be held at Hibbard Sports Club on Sunday, 31st July".

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Zone 14 Men's Singles

(L-R) Scott Franklin & Danny Barrett

 

Play continued today in the Zone 14, Southern Section, Singles with finals in the open, senior and presidents reserve categories. 

In the Open Singles Scott Franklin took out the title. Thanks to Terry Merchant, Port Panthers, for the scoring.

Open Singles at Hibbard - view draw here

Senior Singles at South West Rocks - view draw here.

Presidents Reserve Singles at Kempsey Heights - view draw here

 

Details will be available on the above links and the Zone 14 web site. with thanks to Ken Errington.

2016 NSW State Senior Side

The NSW State Senior Side will play a round-robin series against ADF, NTC and Zone 10 at Cabramatta on 27-28 August.

A couple of 'local' players included are Ken Paulsen (Port City) and Rex Johnston (Tuncurry Beach).

View the article here on the Bowls NSW web site.

"The Roll Up" E-Newsletter

The 22nd July edition of The Roll Up is now available and includes articles on Junior Championships, Under 18 Test and a Jackaroo Announcement.

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

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 17th July, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

"On Thursday morning also the Finals Match for the Triples Club Championship was played resulting in the team of Geoff  Worley, Ron Allen and Steve Townsend winning ...."

View the news report here with thanks to Gary Blackler

"Holding Shot" Newsletter

The July 2016 edition of the e-newsletter "Holding Shot" is now available. Topics include the World Bowls Squad, Australian Premier League and the National Bowls Census Report for 2015.

 View the July newsletter here on the Bowls Australia web site.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 20th July, 2016 is now available.

 

"The next round games in the Minor Singles are due to be played on Wednesday, 27th July with the final in the Fours championships to be played on Saturday, 6th August."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 19th July, 2016 is now available.

Click here for the report with thanks to Barbara Standen, Publicity Officer.  This is Barbara's last news report and I know you will all join me in thanking her for the great job she has done as Publicity Officer for her club.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news reports for the weeks ending Sunday 10th July and 17th July, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC are now available.

View the report here with thanks to Liz Fuller, Lake Cathie. A big welcome to Liz as the new Publicity Officer for the Lake Cathie Women's BC.

Pat Flatman, Life Member (see report 10th July for details)

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 17th July, 2016 is now available.

"The AGM will be held on Saturday the 6th of August all positions are open and nominations are now being taken...."

View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 17th July, 2016 is now available.

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 17th July, 2016 is now available.

" The Hibbard "Have A Go" Handicap Men's 2 Bowls Triples will be played on Saturday, 30th July with $1,500.00 in prize money." See Terry's report for details.

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Zone 14 Men's Singles

Singles play commences tomorrow, Saturday the 16th July, in the Southern Section (LNC) of Zone 14. Games are as follows:

Open Singles at Hibbard - view draw here

Senior Singles at South West Rocks - view draw here.

Presidents Reserve Singles at Kempsey Heights - view draw here

 

Update Sunday 17th July - view the results here from Hibbard with thanks to Terry Merchant. Results for the other venues should be available later on the Zone 14 web site using the links above.

 



Port City Prestige Pairs Final Day

Day 3 of the $6,400 Port City Men's Prestige Pairs was completed today, Friday, with an impressive list of winners.

Bruce Anderson and Peter Stockham from Westport took out the top prize with 7 wins and a margin of 116 shots. With the top 4 teams on 7 wins it came down to the margin. View the list of winners here.

View the results here for all teams with thanks to Paul Webster, Port City.

Port City Men's BC July Newsletter

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

View the latest newsletter here.

Port City Prestige Pairs - Day 2

Day 2 of the $6,400 Port City Men's Prestige Pairs was completed today, Thursday, with 3 games played again under chilly conditions. The tournament finishes tomorrow with an additional 2 rounds play.

With 2 teams on 6 wins and 6 on 5 wins it is still open to decide the winners.

View the results here with thanks to Paul Webster, Port City.

Sunshine Coat Carnival

The 54th Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival, which finishes on Friday, brings more than $1 million to the local economy.

View the full article here on the ABC web site.

Port City Prestige Pairs - Day 1

Day 1 of the $6,400 Port City Men's Prestige Pairs was completed yesterday, Wednesday, with 3 games played under chilly conditions.

View the results here with thanks to Paul Webster, Port City.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 13th July, 2016 is now available.

 

"Congratulations to the trio of Kay Sadler, Sharon Wright and Gemma Merchant who are our Triples championship winners after defeating Diana Upcroft, Su Moy and Gae Millican in a well contested final last Saturday afternoon."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

"Bowls Buzz" Newsletter from Bowls NSW

The July 2016 edition of the Bowls Buzz newsletter is now available and includes topics Ahoha Barefoot Bowls, Under 25 Singles, Cub Challenge + more.

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

Port City Women's BC Newsletter

The July 2016 monthly newsletter for the Port City Women's Bowling Club is now available.

View the newsletter here with thanks to Barbara Standen.

(apologies but I forgot to allow the newsletter to be shared - should be OK now. smitty)

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 10th July, 2016 is now available.

"Coming event at the club is the Kew Classic Fours on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of July $4,000 in prize money up for grabs..."

View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

Grade 1 Pennant - Westport v Tuncurry

The post sectional Grade 1 playoff between Westport and Tuncurry is scheduled to be played tomorrow, Sunday 10th July at 10 am, at Taree Leagues.

Winner of this match will progress to the State Pennant Finals late in July.

View the results sheet here on the Bowls NSW web site. Hopefully results will be posted during the afternoon tomorrow.

Update Monday 11th July: No results are shown as yet on the above link but I would assume Tuncurry won the playoff - they are now shown on the draw for the final for Northern #3 in section 1. 

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 10th July, 2016 is now available.

"Prestige Pairs are on July 15 to 17 therefor there will be no social bowls this week."

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 10th July, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

"At the AGM on Saturday Gary Blackler was elected President"  See Ray's report for additional details of the AGM.

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 10th July, 2016 is now available.

" There will be no social bowls this Saturday, 16th July due to the club hosting games in the 2016 Zone 14 State Singles."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

"Heads Up" Newsletter from Bowls Victoria

Bowls Victoria is promoting a "Play Bowls Month October 2016". This looks like a great program that other states, zones etc. should consider.

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

Enjoy Your Bowls and an Ocean Cruise

"A new cruise ship being launched by P&O next year will boast a secret weapon no other superliner can offer — a lawn bowls green."

View the article here from the Herald Sun.

Is Lawn Bowls going to the Dogs?

"The Tweed Heads greyhound track could be replaced with a lawn bowls green after the NSW Government yesterday announced it will ban greyhound racing."

View the article here in the Gold Coast Bulletin.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 5th July, 2016 is now available.

Click here for the report with thanks to Barbara Standen, Publicity Officer.

Port City Triples - see Barbara's report for more details.

"Roll Up" Newsletter from Women's Bowls NSW

The 8th July newsletter from the Women's Bowls NSW is now available and includes articles on the C of C Champions Singles, Australian Open, U25 Singles, Member's Forums + more.

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

Park Beach Open Singles

The prestigious Park Beach Open Singles are now down to the quarter finals with today's sectional winners progressing.

Well done to local players Peter Stockham (Westport) for his sectional win today and to Greg Brims (North Haven) for matching Shane Garvey with 2 wins but just falling short on the margin.

Update Friday 8th July: In an all St Johns Park final Ben Twist defeated Chris Herden 21 - 17

View the Singles Tournament web site for links to draws and results.