Lake Cathie Bowling Greens are Open

The following is a news release from Liz Fuller at Lake Cathie.

Bowls Connect E-News

Year in Review - CEO's Report

"As 2019 draws to a close, Bowls Australia's CEO Neil Dalrymple reviews and reflects on the past 12 months and the many highlights achieved across all levels of the sport." Click here to view the 24th December, 2019 edition of "Bowls Connect" on the Bowls Australia web site.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 22nd December, 2019 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

The latest news report follows with thanks to Bob Fischer.

Heads Up E-News

Meet Alex

Beginning in December, we will be showcasing a bowler with a disability each month. This month we interviewed 15-year-old bowler Alex Angelopoulos from Elwood Bowls Club.

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

The Roll Up E-News

The 20 December, 2019 edition of "The Roll Up" is now available from the Women's Bowls NSW.

 View here on the association's web site.

Australian Open 2020 News

"After five massive years on the sunny Gold Coast, the World’s Biggest Bowls Festival will resume next year on the sunshine state from June 13 to 26."

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

Bowls Buzz E-News

"Welcome to the December edition of Bowls Buzz which highlights the amazing stories from around NSW.
As this is the last edition of Bowls Buzz for 2019, Bowls NSW would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday, and we look forward to the Bowls in 2020!"

View the December 2019 edition here on the Bowls NSW web site.

Dual Registration - Open Gender Policy

"Recently, the number of enquiries being received by Women’s Bowls NSW match committee members seeking clarification in respect to “dual registration” has risen significantly following the recent adoption of open gender policy by Bowls NSW. The purpose of Memo 353.19 is to assist our members in this very important decision-making process."

View the memo here dated 18th December, 2019

Bowls Connect E-News

Latest National Rankings for November

NSW pair Corey Wedlock & Genevieve Delves are the top-ranked Australian male and female bowlers respectively following the month of November.

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

News from Westport - MBC

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the
week ending Sunday 15th December, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 15th December, 2019 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 15th December, 2019 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

The latest news report follows with thanks to Bob Fischer.

Westport Women's BC

The Westport Women's Bowling Club held their annual Christmas Party on Thursday 12 December, 2019.

View some photos here with thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer.

News from Port City - WBC

The December 2019 Newsletter from the Port City Women's Bowling Club is now available.

View the Newsletter here with thanks to Jill Curtis, Publicity Officer.

Heads Up E-News

THE LAWMAN: “Play it again, Sam.”

Humprey Boghart never actually said "Play it again, Sam" in the film Casablanca. However, it reminds me of the many times I hear how umpires solve a problem on the green.

View the December 2019 edition of "Heads Up" here on the Bowls Victoria web site.

The Roll Up E-News

Results From The 2019 Australian Championships

View the 6th December, 2019 edition here on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Lake Cathie supports Rural Fire Service

Lake Cathie has received recognition and thanks from the State Government for their support of the Rural Fire Service appreciation event in November, 2019.


View the details here of the correspondence provided with thanks to Liz Fuller at the club.

Westport Charity Day & Christmas Party

Westport bowls to bush Saturday v Tuesday Christmas party / Charity day.

A great day with 102 bowlers and funds raised going to Walcha ! 

View additional photos here  Thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer, for the news release and photos. (Additional photos added to album Tues. 10th Dec.)

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 8th December, 2019 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

The latest news report follows with thanks to Bob Fischer.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 8th December, 2019 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters.

News from Westport - MBC

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the
week ending Sunday 8th December, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 8th December 2019 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

The latest report follows with thanks to Liz Fuller.

Bowls Connect E-News

"Bowls Australia have unveiled a new marketing campaign, entitled Local Legends Wanted, aimed at increasing participation in the sport and improving club health by calling on individuals to join their local bowls club."

Click here to view the December 2019 newsletter on the Bowls Australia web site.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday 5th December, 2019 is now available.

The report and photos follow with thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer.

Westport Women's Club Champions 2019: 
Left to right Cathy Griffiths, Barb Nall, Bette Whiting, Marj Peasnall, Yvonne Hansell, Larry Iacono, Julie Fraser and Betty Oliver. 

Front row Anna Zhao, Gemma Merchant and Denise Penney.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 3rd December, 2019 is now available.

Thanks to Jill Curtis, Publicity Officer for the report

News from Westport - MBC

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the
week ending Sunday 1st December, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer.

Bowls Buzz E-News

"The inaugural Overs 40s Pairs event held at Club Maitland City was held with great success.
The Nelson Bay Marlins duo of Chris Edmonds and Shannon Gittoes took out the winning title."

Click here for the November 2019 edition of "Bowls Buzz" on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday 28th November, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer.

News from Hastings Haven DWBA

The Hastings Haven District Women's Bowling Association held their final District Competition for 2019 the "Hastings Intra District Challenge" on the 21st & 22nd November, 2019 at North Haven.

Each Club Major Singles winner and Major Four winners challenge each other in a round robin playoff.

Thanks to Kaye Stingel, Communications Officer for the District, for this news release and photos.

Winner of the Major Singles - Narelle Harvey (Kempsey Macleay RSL)

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 26th November, 2019 is now available.

Thanks to Jill Curtis, Publicity Officer for the report and photos.

Encouragement Day: 1st - J Curtis, J Knight, S Willis & K Hardy

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 24th November, 2019 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 24th November 2019 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

The latest report follows with thanks to Liz Fuller.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 24th November, 2019 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

The latest news report follows with thanks to Bob Fischer.

News from Westport - MBC

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the
week ending Sunday 24th November, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer.

Roll Up E-News

2019 Night Of Champions Award Winners

"Unification Discussions

We take this opportunity to advise that after much discussion, debate, and consideration the Women’s Bowls NSW Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to invite Bowls NSW to explore the possibility of the two associations unifying."

View the newsletter here, dated 22nd November 2019, 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 21st November, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer.

Heads Up E-News

"The Victorian Open wouldn’t be possible without some special host clubs and their dedicated volunteers. And for the clubs it's a wonderful opportunity to support the bowling community."

Click here to view the latest "Heads Up" newsletter on the Bowls Victoria web site.

Bowls Sites on Facebook

I have become aware lately that many bowls organisations and clubs are using Facebook to post their activities. The recent streamed games from both the NSW Men's & Women's Associations were done very well and presented some good bowls coverage.

The following is a start on listing some sites that may be of interest. Please let me know if you have any suggested additions of active sites. (please email me on bmsmith26@gmail.com ). See also the Bowls Links listing on the right.

Bowls Connect E-News

The Tweed Heads Ospreys have enjoyed the ultimate success in their debut Bowls Premier League campaign, claiming the BPL10 title at Brisbane’s Club Pine Rivers on Friday night.

Click here to view the 20th November, 2019 edition of "Bowls Connect" on the Bowls Australia web site.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 19th November, 2019 is now available.

Thanks to Jill Curtis, Publicity Officer for the report.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 17th November, 2019 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 17th November, 2019 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

The latest news report follows with thanks to Bob Fischer.

News from Westport - MBC

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the
week ending Sunday 17th November, 2019 is now available.

The report follows with thanks to Julie Fraser, Publicity Officer.

Daphne Shaw given highest bowls honour in 2019

AWARD WINNER: Daphne Shaw with a selection of the awards she has won over the years. Photo: Laura Telford.

Click here for the full article on the Port Macquarie News web site.

The Roll Up E-News

West Tamworth Wins Inaugural WBNSW Weekend Pennants State Flag

Click here to view the 8th November, 2019 edition of "The Roll Up" on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Fun and Fashion for Port City Ladies

21 of Port City Women’s Bowling Club members attended a fashion parade at the Black Pepper store on Clarence Street. The following is a news release thanks to Jill Curtis, Publicity, covering the event.