"Bowls Buzz" Newsletter from Bowls NSW

The August 2016 edition of "Bowls Buzz" from Bowls NSW is now available. Topics include the State Pennant Finals, 2016 Rookies, Aloha Barefoot Bowls + more.

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

Photos from Westport - WBC

Grade 2 Pennant Side - (L-R) Geraldine Lavender, Margaret Coombes, Betty Oliver, Carol Owen, Chris Errington, Elaine Taylor, Denise Penney, Colleen Jukes and Di Parry manager.

Zone 14 Championships

Rookies Champion Graham Lynes (Urunga)

News from Westport - WBC

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

"Reminder – Consistency first round commences on Wednesday 31^st August.  Also Minor Pairs closing date Monday 12^th September, 2016"

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

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 28th August, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.


View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes.

Handicap Pairs Champions - Bill Bailey & Bob Ruming

(see Ray's report for details)

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 28th August from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

"Don’t forget your entries in the Spring Carnival it’s a great couple of days with lots of raffle prizes,"

View the report here (updated Tues. 30th Aug.) with thanks to Liz Fuller, Lake Cathie.

Port City WBC August Newsletter

PRESIDENT   DEB’S   BITS  &  PIECES      

What a whirlwind month we have had.  The AGM has been and gone for another year.  Some changes have taken place and I welcome all the newcomers to the Committee and of course the ladies who have stayed on in various positions for another year.  I thank you all!!

Rookies and C of C Champions

It was a terrible start to the day but the sun came through later and the NSW Rookies and the Zone 14 C of C Champions Pairs, southern section, were in action at Port City.

Results for the Champion of Club Champions, Pairs will be available on the Zone 14 web site - view here.

I would assume the NSW Rookies results will be published on the Bowls NSW web site.

View additional photos here of the competitions and social bowls.

Bowls NSW Rookies & Champion of Club Champions

Tomorrow, Saturday 27th August, will see play in the NSW State Rookies and the Zone 14 Champion of Club Champions at Port City BC.

View the general article here on the NSW Bowls site for the qualifying rounds for the State Rookies.

View the draw here for the Champion of Club Champions Pairs on the Zone 14 web site.

Australian Indoor Championship Winners

Natasha Scott has confirmed that she is far and away the nation's most in-form female singles..."

Read the article here on Scott's victory on the Bowls Australia web site.

Jeremy Henry has defended his crown at the Australian Indoor Championships. View the article here covering his victory.

World Bowls Comming Soon

 

"The World Bowls Championship is back in New Zealand!

Held over two weeks from 29th November - 11th December, 2016, it will see the very best International bowlers battling it out across Burnside, Fendalton, Canterbury Centre and Bowls Papanui greens in pursuit of victory."

View the news release dated the 22nd August here from Bill Fowlie.

Further details are available here on the World Bowls web site.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 23rd August, 2016 is now available.

"More entries are needed for the Versatility Fives on 19-20th September."

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

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 21st August, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

"The ladies No. 1 Pennant Team may not have won the State Play-off in Nowra during the week but they played some very competitive bowls and did the Club proud. Congratulations ladies."

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 21st August, 2016 is now available.

"The Kew Monthly Pairs open to all players’ men, women or a mixed team next pairs will be the 5th September ."

View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters who is filling in for Bill O'Connell this week.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 21st August, 2016 is now available.

"The 2016 rookies singles qualifying will be held at Port City on Saturday 27th August".

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 21st August, 2016 is now available.

"Nominations are now open for our Fours championships."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 21st August, 2016 is now available.

"Consistency – first round commences Wednesday 31st August also a reminder our Quarterly meeting is on Thursday 25th August at 9.00am."

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

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 21st August from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

"Remember the consistency rounds have started so please check the sheet for your play details as there are games on Fridays as well as Tuesdays."

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

Australian Indoor Championships

View details here on the Bowls Australia web page for this tournament starting tomorrow the 22nd August.

Greg Kelly has written an excellent article on the tournament.  View here on Lawn Bowls on the Internet and scroll down on the right to "Bowls Round Up" dated 20th August.

NSW Junior 7-A-Side

The 2016 NSW Junior 7-A-Side Championships are now underway at the West Dubbo Bowling Club.

View the results from today's play and the draw for Sunday on the Bowls NSW web site.

"The Roll Up" E-News

The August 19, 2016 edition of "The Roll Up" from Women's Bowls NSW is now available.

Articles include the State Pennant Finals, NSW Senior Side, C of C Champions Pairs draw + more.

View the latest edition here on the Association's web site.

"Heads Up" Newsletter from Bowls Victoria

The 19th August, 2016 edition of "Heads Up" from Bowls Victoria is now available.

Topics include a new, free initiative for clubs, can Victoria make it four in a row? & ambitious plans for Whittlesea.

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

Women's Pennant Results

The state finals in the Women's NSW Pennant were completed today. Well done to the mid north coast teams Park Beach (Grade 2) & Stuarts Point (Grade 4) with their wins.

View the results here for all grades on Women's Bowls NSW site.

Women's State Pennant

The Women's Bowls NSW State Pennant Finals are being held from today Monday 15th - Thursday 18th August, 2016 in the Shoalhaven Region.

Progressive results for the games can be viewed on the Women's Bowls NSW site - view here and follow the links shown for grades 1 through 4.

Update Thursday 18th Aug. - details of the finals to be played this morning are now available, view here and follow the links for each grade.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 17th August, 2016 is now available.

Nominations are now open for the "Consistency Singles".

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 16th August, 2016 is now available.

"Quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday 23rd August (after bowls)"

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

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 14th August from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

"Reminder that the first round of the consistency has to be played on or before Tuesday 23rd August."

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

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Sunday 14th August, 2016 is now available.

"This week our No 2 Pennant girls are in Berry playing for the State flag."
View the report here with thanks to Kaye Stingel, Publicity Officer.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 14th August, 2016 is now available.

"The draw is on the board for our Triples championships with further games to be played this Saturday, 20th August."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 14th August, 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 18th at 6pm."

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

Zone 14 Champions

(L-R) Scott Franklin (Kempsey RSL), Cory Daley (Park Beach) & Chris Stone (Zone 14)

 

"The Lake Cathie Bowling Club was the venue for the Championship Finals of the Zone 14 Bowling Association and its new President, Gary Blackler, greenskeepers, staff and Committee had the weather ordered to perfection, the green in great condition and his committee ready to take on the many roles to make it a great occasion."

 

View the results here on the Zone 14 web site and follow the links for each event with thanks to Ken Errington.

Zone 14 Championships

The men's Zone 14 championships are being held today, Saturday 13th August, at the Lake Cathie BC. Played under ideal conditions on free running greens spectators are enjoying some excellent bowls.

Additional photos from this morning's play are available - view here.

Full details and results will be available - view here on the Zone 14 web site.

Dedicated Member of Bowls Club

I received the following news release from Bronwyn Haynes of Crookwell, a country town north of Goulburn NSW, regarding Joan Boothman at their local bowls club.

 

I didn't know the location of Crookwell or of Joan but she is one of many dedicated members of bowls clubs with their invaluable contribution and they are typically the "heart and soul" of the club.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 9th August, 2016 is now available.

"Quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday 23rd August (after bowls)"

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

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 10th August, 2016 is now available.

"In the Minor Singles which was a well contested game between Diana Upcroft and Patsi Ward, Diana proved too good on the day to win 25-19."

 View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Port City Men's Newsletter

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

View the latest newsletter here.

Golden Nugget at Tweed Heads

Play is progressing in The Golden Nugget at the Tweed Heads BC. with sectional play due to be completed today, Wednesday.

View the details here on the Tweed Heads BC web page. Click on the "draw/results" for day 2 and later results as available.

Women's State Pennant Finals

The Women's Bowls NSW State Pennant Finals will be held from Monday 15th - Thursday 18th August, 2016 in the Shoalhaven Region.

Lake Cathie (Grade 1) and Westport (Grade 2) from the HHDWBA have progressed to the finals - all the best and enjoy the experience!

View the playoff schedule here for all grades on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Pat Geary Shield

Zone 14 Side

 

"The 19th year of the Pat Geary Memorial Shield was staged at the Halekulani BC last weekend,  6-7th August, 2016.  The traditional Zones from 2, 14 and 15 and the newly revised Zone 6 (Hunter/Upper Hunter) played each other to determine the winner of the trophy."

Read the full article, plus photos, here on the Zone 14 web site. Thanks to Ken Errington and Ian Weldon for this news release.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 7th August, 2016 is now available.

"Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting will be held this Sunday, 14th August at Hibbard Sports Club and will commence at 9.30am sharp."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 7th August from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

"For our girls who are playing down south have a great time, be safe and enjoy the moment."

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

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 7th August, 2016 is now available.

"There is a sheet on the board for the minor singles closing date is the 13th of August.

"View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead. This is Brian's last news report and I know you will join me in thanking him for the great job he has done.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 7th August, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

"The Club will be hosting Zone 14 championship games on Saturday 13th so if you are not bowling you may wish to watch the games."

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 7th August, 2016 is now available.

"Nominations are open for the travelling bowlers management committee and close on 12th August. The AGM will be held 0n 21st August followed by bowls."

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

"The Roll Up" E-Newsletter

The 5th August edition of The Roll Up from Women's Bowls NSW is now available.

Topics include the Metro v Country match, State Carnival 2017 - 2018, District news plus more.

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

News from Westport - WBC

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

"Wednesday 10^th is the final of the Minor Singles between Sue Smith and Colleen Watt.  Well done girls it will be a good game to watch."

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

"Heads Up" from Bowls Victoria

The 5th August edition of 'Heads Up' from Bowls Victoria is now available.

Topics include: Entries roll in for Vic Open, Victorian Country selection ready, Corowa Civic opens its season, Victoria stays with Flash Uniforms plus more.

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

"Holding Shot" E-Newsletter

The August 2016 edition of the 'Holding Shot' e-newsletter from Bowls Australia is now available.

This month Holding Shot features an important article from CEO Neil Dalrymple plus more.

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

What a field for the 2016 Golden Nugget

The 2016 Golden Nugget is being described by Tweed Heads Bowls Club as the 'Wimbledon of bowls'. The Golden Nugget commences on Monday August 8 to Thursday August 11.

View the full article here on the Bowls Australia web site.