Bowls NSW Newsletter - Mid-Month June 2022

 

Bowls NSW Ltd Newsletter

Welcome to the mid-month June edition of the Bowls NSW Newsletter!   Three of the four 2021 State Champion of Champions events have been completed with a mixture of first-timers and familiar faces taking out the titles. It also marked the first time that Bowls NSW were able to stream multiple matches simultaneously from two separate venues, bringing more live stream action than ever before to members! Bowls NSW is pleased to announce the appointment of Dilys Kindleysides as Chair of the Board, with Brett Duprez elected as Deputy Chair. Dilys and Brett are honoured to serve in their positions and are excited for the opportunities ahead for bowls in NSW. From Davistown RSL to Narrandera, there has been plenty happening across our clubs. Scroll down below to find out more!

2021 Women’s State Champion of Champions Pairs

Double Delight for Herbertson as Soldiers Point Win Women’s CoC Pairs Soldiers Point have claimed the 2021 Women’s CoC Pairs title in style, winning a titanic battle against Kurri Kurri in the final. Jan Sutherland and Betty Herbertson were ruthless throughout the event, remaining unbeaten in sectional play and producing solid performances to reach the final. Their semi-final clash in the morning against Cowra was a clinical performance, with both Sutherland and Herbertson ruthless in their play. Dawn Dye and Sharan Hubber (Cowra) performed admirably, and in every sense did their club and area proud in making it so deep into the Women’s CoC Pairs Championship. On the day though they were outplayed by a Soldiers Point team in red hot form.   Click here to read more

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2021 Open State Champion of Champions Singles

Davis Seals Second Open CoC Singles Title   Jono Davis (Macquarie Dubbo) has claimed his second NSW Open State Champion of Club Champions Singles title, defeating Ben Glasson (Mt Lewis) in an epic final at South Tamworth Bowling Club. Davis made the early running in the final, getting out to a 16-8 lead before Glasson scored his first multiple of the final to close the score to 16-12. The pair then traded blows before Davis once again eased to the out to a 24-18 lead. Glasson then peeled off a string of four winning ends. He started by converting a head from 4 down to 3 up then scored 2, 2 and 1 to lead 26-24. Davis however piled on the pressure, and two missed running shots opened the door for Davis to claim a maximum count and reclaim the lead. He then scored a double to push his score to 30. Glasson threatened to steal the game, converting two further heads to reach 28, but Davis scored the final shot required to take the title, his second after first winning the Championship in 2016. It’s also a case of redemption for Davis, having previously lost the State Junior Singles final to Glasson back in 2012.   Click here to read more

2021 Open State Champion of Champions Pairs

Malua Bay Win Extra-end Thriller in Open Champion of Champions Pairs Final   Congratulations to Dave Thomas and Jay Breust (Malua Bay) on winning the 2021 Open Champion of Champion Pairs in a thrilling extra-end final against Craig Donaldson and Callum Murray (Engadine). Thomas and Breust came into their semi-final clash against Halekulani in fine form having averaged a tick over 24 shots across their sectional matches while conceding an average of just over 10 shots per match. Playing quality opposition in Shane Gibbin and Josh Zephyr, themselves unbeaten through sectional play, Thomas and Breust knew the match was going to be tough. The Malua Bay duo built a solid 8-1 lead after a steady start, and limited any scoring opportunities for Halekulani. In the end they prevailed 17-12 in a low-scoring affair. Their final against defending champions Craig Donaldson and Callum Murray (Engadine) was destined to be a memorable match. Malua Bay followed a similar script to their semi-final match, jumping out to an early 6-0 lead after 5 ends. With both sides playing so well, scores were hard to come by, meaning that any sizeable lead on the scoreboard became crucial. Donaldson and Murray kept their cool while behind on the scoreboard, slowly working their way back into the match through some brilliant play to trail by just two shots near the halfway stage of the final.   Click here to read more

Appointment of Bowls NSW Chair

The Board of Bowls NSW Ltd met on June 1st 2022, one year on from the unification of Women’s Bowls NSW and the Royal NSW Wales Bowling Association. This meeting was held in accordance with the Bowls NSW Ltd Constitution 12. (b): INTERIM BOARD (b) The Interim Board will appoint a chair from amongst its number who will hold office for a term of one (1) year but may be reappointed for a second year. Bowls NSW Ltd is pleased to advise that following a ballot at this meeting, Dilys Kindleysides was elected as Chair unopposed and Brett Duprez elected as Deputy Chair. The Board thanks the inaugural Chair Matt Goodwin and Deputy Chair Pam Andrich for their leadership and time throughout the first year of Bowls NSW Ltd. Click here for more information

2021 Women's Champion Of Champions Singles Draw Released

Draws for the 2021 Women’s Champion of Club Champion Singles have been released! Running from Sunday 26th June to Wednesday 29th June, the Women’s CoC Singles promises to be an entertaining event. Sectional play will take place across Port City Bowling Club and Lake Cathie Bowling club, followed by the ever-exciting post-sectional knockout rounds. Click here to view the Women’s CoC Singles Draw Visiting Port Macquarie for the Women’s Champion of Club Champion Singles? Click below to find out what’s happening in the region during your stay!

Davistown RSL Heads Towards Unification

In many ways, Davistown RSL is just like any other bowling club. They have two grass greens set in a beautiful location. They have Men’s and Women’s sub-clubs, each filled with an eclectic mix of passionate members. They boast an extensive bowling history, proudly displayed throughout the clubhouse. They are also in the process of unifying their bowling sub-clubs.   Click here to read more

Narrandera - 100 Years Strong!

Earlier this year, Narrandera Bowling & Recreation Club celebrated 100 years of service to the community. Back in August 1921, an inaugural meeting was held at the Mechanics Institute to form a club. A provisional committee of eight members were elected and tasked with the formation. The provisional committee set about raising funds from multiple sources and eventually purchased eight blocks of land where they began work levelling the land, laying turf and fencing the site. After months of work, Narrandera Bowling Club was incorporated on 19 May 1922. From inception to today, the Club has always had the goal of enhancing member benefits and contributing to the local community. The Club has also been successful in securing over $200,000 in grants through the Stronger Country Communities Fund to fix, upgrade and extend its club house roof and install solar power to cover its energy needs. Bowls NSW congratulates Narrandera on reaching this incredible milestone, and wishes the Club and its members every success in the future!

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