News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 12th April is now available.

Click here for the report thanks to Terry Merchant.

Men's Round 5 Pennant in the LNC

Round 5 of the LNC Men's pennant at Port City commenced under threatening skies but cleared up later with all sides completing 63 ends.

Results at Port City were as follows:

Test Your Knowledge

The previous question was: A sub. plays for team A in a comp. Can they now play for team B in the same competition?  Answers were - 10 for 'yes' and 6 for 'no'. Well done to the 10 who gave the correct answer as 'yes'.

Domestic Regulation 2.3.6.3 states: "A substitute can continue to act as a substitute in that or any other team in the same competition if they remain eligible to do so."

The new question concerns foot faulting and the position on the mat before delivery.

Club Closure is a Shock to Bowlers

"West Coffs Bowling Club vice-president of the men's Anthony Baker is in shock after the closure of Club Coffs on West High".

Click here for the full article from the Coffs Coast Advocate newspaper.

Some Happy Snaps from Julian

"Happy Snapper" Julian Duczynski was out and about during the Easter week-end and taken some photos at Port City.

Click here for the album including his shots.

Zone 14 Juniors

The 2015 Junior Championships for Zone 14 were held at Park Beach BC this week.

Click here for the full report and photos with thanks to Ken Errington, President Zone 14.

Women's Bowls NSW E-News

The Women's Bowls NSW newsletter has been updated.

Click here for the latest edition dated the 9th April, 2015.

PCW Major Singles Final - 2015

Club Major Singles Winner Carol White and R/U Janine Stockham

The final of the Club Singles was played to-day between Carol White and Janine Stockham. Excellent bowls were played by both players in the gusty windy conditions.
It was a very close game - Carol 23 and Janine 22, and then on the last end Carol picked up two close shots. Congratulations Carol and Janine on reaching the final. This is the fifth time Carol has won the singles since joining the club in 2007.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 8th April, 2015 is now available

Click here for the report with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Port City WBC Weekly News

After all the rain over the Easter Break it was really good to see Tuesday turn out to be a bright sunny day, and 46 bowlers took to the greens including visitor Lorraine Palmer.

News from Hibbard

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 5th April is now available.

Click here for the report thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Port City

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club is now available for the week ending Sunday 5th April 2015 thanks to Colin Halls.

Bowls, Beers & BBQs

Bowls is changing with a variety of formats now including bare foot bowls, corporate bowls and the traditional registered members. Clubs may find this article of interest to help with the promotion & support of bowls activities on their greens.

"Walking into a Melbourne bowls club is like walking into a barbeque for the extended family. You’re not sure who’s going to be there, but you’ll be handed a tinnie, someone will put their back out and there’ll be some good stories going around."

Click here for the full article on the Bowls Australia site.

News from Westport

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 29th March is now available.

Click here for the report with thanks to Tony Kimber.

The April edition of the The Westport Bowler is now available - click here to view.

Port City WBC Weekly News

Another 3 games of Club Major Singles was played on Tuesday and the results are: - Judy Brady def Margaret Walsh – Janine Stockham def Hazel Durrant and Carol White def Barbara Standen.