NEWSLETTERS
 

NEWSLETTER No 1
3/9/07

NEWSLETTER: I am grateful to Bryan Gilbertson for sending in a summary of the highly successful "Captain's Dinner" of last month. Thanks Bryan. If anyone took photos that night you know what to do. Please remember this is your newsletter, not mine. I cannot cover everything (and I don't intend trying). Results, photos, write-ups of anything relative to our members would be most welcome.

OPENING DAY: This coming Saturday sees the start of the summer bowling season. In past years attendance has been outstanding so we look forward to seeing another bumper turnout. Names are to be in by 12.30 pm, the dress code is "whites" and there is a charge of $3 per person

CAPTAIN'S DINNER: (by Bryan Gilbertson) A warm thank you to all those you supported the Club Captains Dinner/ fun evening, the meal was superb extending a thank you to our Chef for the wonderful variety of selection on the Buffet... with lots of lovely catching up with members and partners. And a special Welcome was made to our new members. After Dinner we adjourned to the Lounge for a fun evening of entertainment by guest's and club members, followed by rounds of trivial pursuit. It was a great evening of entertainment. Special thanks to Dave Jenkins looking Dapper and in "control" of the Questions and Answers.... but looking totally confused when giving out the Scratchies to the prize winners!! Also a big Thank you to Craig for organizing such a successful evening.

	Mona Pharazyn Trophy: Although the new bowling season is not officially under way the first of our season's tournaments was competed for yesterday. The competition was for drawn mixed pairs and each team played four games 3 bowl pairs. Typical warm and windy spring weather plus the evident enthusiasm from both old and new players made for a pleasant days bowling. Bruce Mitchell's organising skill meant the day ran very smoothly. Congratulations to the winning pair of Viv McLauchlan and new member John Nuttall with 4 wins and 27 ends. Runners up (3 wins and 22 ends) were Betty Boddington and Ray Falvey - well done!
Winners of the Mona Pharazyn Trophy Viv McLauchlan, John Nuttall with President Wilma		Wishful thinking, Julie

NEW CHUMS ON THE BLOCK: Here are some of the many new faces you will see on our greens this year. Since the close of last season no fewer than 19 members have signed up to play bowls for Bowls Taradale. We know each of you will enjoy the friendship that our club demonstrates and we wish you well. "Old members" please go out of your way to introduce yourself to anyone you see who is new (and if you have a memory like some of us you might find yourself doing it several times!!)

Alex Jones		Sheryl Glock and Dennis Lock		Les Dempsey		John Nuttall

10 Week Twilight 2 Bowl Hetero Triples Tournament: Keep this in mind. Starting date is only a month away (Oct 3) and the event promises to be a challenging one. Entry details are further down this page.

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NEWSLETTER No 2
10/9/07
 

NZ CLUB OF THE YEAR: Word has just come through that Bowls Taradale has won this highly sought-after title. President Wilma was in Auckland to receive the award on our behalf and each of us can feel proud of this outstanding achievement. Congratulations to everyone for making it a reality. We know that to get such recognition a mountain of paperwork has to be put in place and presented to the proper authorities. A very special “thank you”  to Wilma, Joyce (Past President) and others who worked so hard to make this award possible.

Awards announced on Saturday night were -

Player of the Year: Val Smith (Nelson). Finalists: Ali Forsyth (Nelson), Sean O’Neill (South Canterbury).
Administrator of the Year: Martin Christensen (East Coast). Finalists: Alan Goding (Port Chalmers), David McColl (Wellington).
Regency Duty Free Young Player of the Year: Shannon McIlroy (Gisborne). Finalists: Genevieve Baildon (Waikato), Isaac Denny (Canterbury).
Centre of the Year: Bowls Wellington. Finalists: Bowls Canterbury, Bowls Far North.
Tower Club of the Year: Bowls Taradale. Finalists: Fendalton B.C., Hillcrest B.C.
Coach of the Year: Ann Muir (Northland). Finalists: Cushla McGillivray (Canterbury), Barclay Lee (Auckland).
Official of the Year: Barry Moore (Canterbury). Finalists: Jeanette Sinclair (Auckland), Joe Bawden (North Harbour).
Greenkeeper of the Year: Ken Prebble(Burnside). Finalists: Ken Thickett (Fendalton), Ron Sabin (Papanui).
National Media Award: Alistair McMurran (ODT, Dunedin).
Regional Media Award: John Heikell (East Coast). Finalists: Brian Ashby (RNZ, Canterbury), Walter Blackburn (Waikato).

OPENING DAY: What a great day was had by all last Saturday. Sunny weather, two full greens, heaps of new members, grounds in magnificent order - what more could we ask for? Bruce Mitchell welcomed everyone on behalf of President Wilma who was representing us at the Bowling Clubs Conference in Auckland. The youngest player, Alex Jones, rolled up the first jack of the season, Kevin Hook had the privilege of delivering the first bowl then everyone settled down to two hours of fun. The social hour(s) that followed gave people time to meet new club members and mix and mingle with old bowling buddies.
 

Bruce welcomes everyone		Alex rolls the first jack		Kevin delivers the first bowl		Typical of the many close results. Russell measures while Colleen watches on

Etiquette - Bowls is a friendly game. Consideration for others, courtesy and being a good sport will add enjoyment to a skilful and rewarding pastime. If all bowlers were familiar with what their responsibilities are as players and as club members many of the little unpleasantries that crop up would be avoided. Etiquette means the carrying out of prescribed rules in a seemly manner and this is easily achieved by those who are acquainted with the rules.

People play bowls for enjoyment and it will be more pleasurable if they are mindful of their opponents. Be ready. Always be on time for the start of play and for the start of each game. Start and finish a game with a handshake.

OVERHEARD RECENTLY
Lead: "How much am I short?"
Skip: "You ought to know, you're closer to it"  
 

119 ONLINE: I haven’t spoken to every club member yet but already there are 119 members who use the internet and can access our website each week. This is quite an achievement.

Some of the many participants on Opening Day

Bowls Taradale welcomes Richard, Robyn and Tessa Hocking

THE LEAD EVERYBODY WANTS:

Unless you are asked by your skip to throw the jack a specified distance, endeavour to send it to a length that suits you – and continue to do so unless asked to change. If your skip gives instructions to roll it a certain length you must try to obey. As a right handed player, you would stand on the left side of the mat to roll the jack straight down the line.

You now have the job of getting the bowl as close to the jack as possible. After an end or two you may decide to use just one side of the green, that is, forehand one way and backhand the other because the width and pace of the green will be much the same both ways. If you make that decision don’t change during that game. A lead should become machine-like. When you do it is very satisfying but you cannot maintain consistency if you chop and change from one side to the other.  If a bowl close to the jack looks in the way more often than not you will miss it. If you go inside it you will get shot, if you go around it you could get shot and if you rest it you will have at least a good second shot. And no skip will be unhappy with a good second shot. There are other players to follow you and it isn’t the end of the world if you don’t get shot, but by staying on the hand you know you will have a better chance of getting a close bowl.

There are others in your team. Your job is to get your bowls as close to the jack as possible. Leads are expected to help kick the bowls back after an end has been declared.

ITS ALL IN THE MIND
If you think you are beaten, you are
If you think you dare not, you don’t
If you like to win but think you can’t
It is almost certain you wont

COMING UP:
Open mini hetero triples, Friday 14^th at 12.30 pm
Secondary Schools Regionals, Saturday/Sunday

BUY / SELL: If you have anything to buy or sell (bowls-related) I don't mind putting it in our newsletter. You provide the wording.

Here is an advertisement for an activity which our Mother Club is hosting this coming weekend

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NEWSLETTER No 3
17/9/07

The following extract appeared in the local newspaper this week  BOWLS: Taradale club scores award - 10.09.2007      Hawke's Bay's Bowls Taradale won the club of the year award at Bowls New Zealand's annual awards function in Auckland at the weekend. "It's the first time we've won it in our 13-year history. It's a reflection of our governance and the work we do in promoting youngsters into the sport," said a delighted club president, acting secretary and coach Wilma Ennor who received the award on the club's behalf. "With 21 new members secured over the winter we've now got 196 ... we've got good members and are just a really neat club," she said. Among the club's members are 13 qualified Bowls New Zealand instructors.

Hands up those who think we deserve this award. Thanks Del

CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE TOWER CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
Factors considered:
• The board/executive structure and practices
• Practical application of good management techniques
• Sound planning
• Alignment of a formal and published strategic plan with a strategic direction to national objectives. Application of resources to implementing the strategic plan.
• Activities undertaken to increase participation and membership such as the introduction of new game formats, youth bowls initiatives, a no exceptions policy (disability action plans), effective data capture of all members and participants.
• A formal business plan that includes strategic, operational, financial, health & safety and risk management plans.
• Club development that addresses customer service, a communication plan, volunteer management and development, succession planning and community involvement.
• Development of a high performance culture that promotes and supports coaching, talent development, player selection, professional governance & management and the maintenance of high quality greens, including green-keeper training.
• Active support for the Regional Advisory Committee and the Community Development Officer.
• Active support for the national talent development pathways
• Active umpire recruitment
• Active coaching plan involving everyone from novice to experienced bowlers.
• Overall management, commitment and input to the development and playing of the sport in clubs, and guidance of clubs in management practice.
• Commitment to upskilling of its own officers, and the provision, sourcing and promotion to clubs of upskilling opportunities for all aspects of club management.

They came Brenda, Lois, Barbara, Maureen, Noeline		They saw Joyce, Marie, Val		They conquered Jim Small, Arthur Sneddon

SECONDARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT: (thanks to Wilma for this contribution)
Saturday Sept. 15th. saw Region 3's Qualifying tournament held on our greens. It was disappointing that we had no entries from either Wairarapa or Gisborne/East Coast but we witnessed some very good bowls from all of the Centre (Hawke's Bay and Manawatu) representatives. It was really great to see some of our members come to watch and support our young folk. Results from the Hawke's Bay participants are as follows:

Girls' singles - Mandy Boyd 1st

Boys' singles - Alex Jones 2nd.

Girls pairs - Tessa Hocking & Malia Begley 2nd.

These four students will represent Region 3 (and of course Bowls Taradale) at the National finals in Wellington, December 9,10.11. Congratulations to them all and we wish them well.

Mabel, the committee might ask me to do something for the club.

SHORT REPORT ON THE AGM: (thanks to Wilma for this contribution) Apart from the fact that we were awarded the title of Bowls New Zealand Club of the Year (congratulations everyone), this year's A.G.M. and Conference was head and shoulders over last year's. Don't get me wrong - last year's was good but this was "a few notches" better. There were excellent addresses from very knowledgeable speakers. The main message to come through was that we are a declining sport with regards to numbers of new members. We are fighting for the recreational time and dollar available to our prospective participants. We are facing the demise of many bowls clubs throughout the country purely because we are literally a dying membership. So what are we going to do about it? Queenstown have done something about it and made a profit of $35,000 last year! There were some very good suggestions, some of which your committee will investigate fully. We realise that some members probably don't really want to see youth on our greens, BUT they are our future. We probably have members who wouldn't really welcome the new "MATES IN BOWLS" National inititiative, but I certainly can see a beneficial offshoot to our club should the committee agree to follow this idea up. Do we really have to have such a strict dress code for sessions other than Championships or Representative games? These are some thoughts to ponder - any ideas, please contact a committee member.One thing that I am sure you all understand is that we all have only "so much discretionary time". It would be great if each member could at some stage offer some of their time to a project that your committee wishes to organise / run. We will need helpers should we uplift the new programme - only 2 hours, once a week for 8 weeks - not a huge ask! But the financial benefits to our club would be really good. Have a look at the blue folder in the shed - you will see a sample of some of the keynote sessions held at the AGM. Some were too difficult to get a clear copy of and one was nearly 20 pages long!

	THE SECOND MUST BE VERSATILE: If the lead has done his job the second can be called upon to play position bowls – and they can be the most difficult to play.  If the opposition lead has two on the jack the second may be called upon to play a firm shot to open up the head. So, the second has to be very versatile or his bowls will be wasted. He has to have a good draw shot, he must have accurate positional play, and he must be the possessor of a good firm shot. A second must never be short unless otherwise directed. An overdrawn bowl has a better chance of counting than a short bowl. In addition to playing the game the second is responsible for keeping the correct scores registered on the card and on the scoreboard. Any player that can live up to the above has a very important role to play in any team.

QUESTION: What do you do with someone who can't draw, can't roll the jack, can't set the mat, can't keep score and won't listen?
Answer: Make them skip.

ETIQUETTE – Remember the mat belongs to the player who has just delivered a bowl. He/she has the right to stay on the mat until the bowl stops. When you are on the mat waiting to play your bowl please check no one is delivering a bowl on the adjacent rink. There should not be too much talking behind the mat – it can disrupt the player’s concentration.

SUCCESS BEGINS IN THE HEAD
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost
For out of the world we find
Success begins with a fellow’s will -
It’s all in the state of mind

REMINDER:
10 Week Twilight 2 Bowl Hetero Triples Tournament: Keep this in mind. Starting date is only weeks away (Oct 3) and the event promises to be a challenging one. For more information click here  Entry Details

THIS COMING WEEK:
Sunday 23 September - Club Progressive Triples, 10.00 am
There is still time to get your name down for this event but you will need to hurry
 

The following article was on the Bowls NZ website. It is relevant in light of our recent award.
You might get a tap on the shoulder and be asked to share your skills!!!!!

HOW TO RUN YOUR CLUB SUCCESSFULLY: - The need for good leadership and a host of volunteers was the key to good club administration, according to leading businessman and sports enthusiast, Trevor Johnston, at the 2007 club conference in Auckland over the weekend.

Johnston proved to be a highly amusing and informative keynote speaker and his no-nonsense approach gave a simple outline on how bowling clubs should be run. A highly rated business CEO with Riverlands, Johnston has a string of successful club transformations to his credit, having been asked to revitalize several clubs from differing sports codes, over the last couple of decades.

Johnston intimated that all clubs have potential volunteers in their ranks – all that is needed is for the leaders to ask them to assist. Too often, he said, too few members are left to do too much work and that the work load could be shared between more members.

Clubs should list a job breakdown of all duties and then approach members with the necessary skills and enthusiasm to cover these needs.

Johnston listed a typical job breakdown for clubs as – President, secretary, treasurer, publicity coordinator, junior coordinator, fund-raiser, repairs and maintenance coordinator, player activity, club membership promoter, player development, masters , facilities development, statistician, national events coordinator, bar manager, social coordinator, business house activities and a refereeing coordinator.    

It is important for clubs to identify members with leadership qualities and, if necessary, train them in whatever role the might wish them to fill. Johnston stressed the fact that successful clubs were not those with lavish facilities. “Clubs with great flash facilities but are poorly led, fail, where-as clubs with average club facilities but with good leadership, win,” he told conference members.

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NEWSLETTER No 4
24/9/07
 

CLUB PROGRESSIVE TRIPLES: How lucky are we? We must have the best climate in the country. Yesterday was the first "Sunday" event of the summer season and it proved very popular with a large number of players. Brilliant sunshine, no wind and balmy temperatures made for ideal bowling conditions. Thanks to Bruce Mitchell and Val Ives for organising a great day's bowling. Time and again I heard people say "Isn't this a great format. We have different bowling mates each game and it gives us a chance to get to know a lot of people, especially the new members to our club". Results were as follows:
Skips: 1st - Jack Budge, 2nd - Allen Boardman, 3rd - Colin Salmon
Two's: 1st - Diane Mitchell, 2nd - Chris Downing, 3rd - Julie Haslett
Leads: 1st - Dave Jones, 2nd - Colleen McLaughlin, 3rd - Betty Boddington

SOME WIVES JUST CAN'T BE TRUSTED: One of our members, who shall remain nameless, asked his wife to bring him lunch during yesterday's progressive triples. His wife was only too pleased to help. When the lunch box was eventually opened our bowling friend was a little amused to find all it contained was 1 kg of uncooked bacon! Nice one, Agnes!

THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART:

Mandy - last weekend qualified for the National Secondary Schools Singles		Don’t be deceived by the smiles - Bert and Scotty ask no favours and take no prisoners!		Mike Madden and HB Centre guest Marion Prideaux

THE IDEAL SKIP: To make a success of skipping players must have a lot of confidence in their own ability. They must be top-notch draw bowlers because more often than not this is the shot they have to play. If their draw shot is not their best and most consistent shot they should not be skipping. They must be capable of good trail shots, firm shots to rest bowls or push them through and must also be accurate drivers. The drive must be held in check in case that which is a bowling virtue becomes a bowling vice. The skip should only drive when they can afford to do so. Every shot must have a definite objective and if there is a danger that one’s own bowls will be lost then the shot should not be played.

The skip must try to get the very best out of the side. Stressing the obvious such as too narrow, too wide or too fast will not give the poor player who has played the bad shot any confidence. Skips must overlook poor shots and let the players know they believe in them and know they will do better. Harmony in a side is just as important as the bowls that are played.

Skips have to realise that every player in the side is doing their best. If they give the impression, by word or action, that they have lost confidence in the team then it is skip’s fault when the standard of play quickly deteriorates.

ETIQUETTE:  Lie the mat straight in line with the number on the bank and the centre of the mat. Hand your opponent’s bowl to him/her or place it next to the mat. Stand at least 1 metre behind the mat. The bowls on the mat should be to the rear and side of the mat. When they are directly behind the mat they can be a danger to those players who step back after delivering a bowl.

DID YOU KNOW?
There is a note of congratulations to us on the Heretaunga Bowls website for winning our recent "Club of the Year" award. You can view what they say by clicking here -> Heretaunga
 

WHICH IS THE DANGER BOWL?
Skip to lead: Good bowl! You just need a bit more grass and a bit more weight.
Skip to Second: You need to change your hand, and put on a foot!
Second: 'Which is the danger bowl?'
Skip to Second: 'The one you’re holding.”

HIGH RISE
If you think you are outclassed, you are.
You’ve got to think high to rise.
You’ve got to be sure of yourself
before you can win a prize.

CHOICE OF BOWL CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS – The bowls I use are size 4 and they have the letters XH next to the number 4. Do you know what “XH” stands for? There are two bowl sizes smaller than size 1. Do you know what they are called? What is the largest bowl size?
XH means “extra heavy”
Sizes are: 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Bowls range in size from size 00 (smallest) to size 7, and there will be a size that is correct for your hand.  It is very important that a bowls fits snugly within the palm of your hand using your preferred grip. They can be either medium or heavy in weight, they can be regular or slim in their diameter.  All of these variables combine to make your choice of bowl crucial to your future success.

Bowls here show the older 6 sided BB stamp and the newer oval rugby football shape signifying the new testing rules introduced 1/04/2002. R = registered trademark of WB WB = World Bowls Ltd X = makers assigned identification 14 = date stamp legal period up to year 2014 i.e. set made in 2005 other numbers i.e.V7-3771= makers serial no. Current manufacturers: X=Drakes Pride Liverpool UK A= Taylor Bowls/ Greenmaster UK N & K= Henselite Australia

Some information above was taken from the Bowls Direct website. To see more click here -> http://www.bowlsdirect.co.nz/testing.html

HISTORY OF BOWLS: Lawn bowls is believed to have originated 4,000 years ago in Egypt where a rolling ball game was played at the Royal Courts. This game spread from Egypt, through Greece and Rome to England, where the modern game was born. It was not until the 16th century that bowls were biased (a weight was placed inside one side of a bowl causing it to roll in a curve). Many of the modern rules were devised in the 18th century under W.W. Mitchell. Currently, the game is played in 40 countries, twice the number of countries that participated two decades ago. The most famous recorded historical event must be that of Sir Francis Drake who, on 15th July 1588, was reputedly playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe and refused to leave for battle until the game was finished.  The first 'official' rules of the game were written by the Scottish Bowls Association.

FOR SALE: Woman's white sweatshirt, size 18, near new, only $20. Phone Wendy 8448396

TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT ABOUT TO START
10 Week Twilight 2 Bowl Hetero Triples Tournament: Keep this in mind. Starting date is only days away (Oct 3) and the event promises to be a challenging one. For more information click here  Entry Details

THIS COMING WEEK:
Sat 29^th Sept – Women’s Championship Fours, starting 8.30 am
Sun 30^th Sept – Women’s Championship Fours, starting 8.30 am
Mon 1^st Oct – (Women) Moira Smyth 2.4.2 in Havelock North

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NEWSLETTER No 5
1/10/07

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS:
The first Club Championship for women this season got under way last weekend. No one could have asked for better weather - gorgeous, sunny, no wind. However the breeze did come up a little as the day went on but it did not deter from the quality of bowling. This is only the start of the season yet competition was strong, no one gave a quarter and those who watched were given a feast of very good bowling. Special praise must go to the "young guns", the team of junior bowlers, which was the only team to finish Day 1 undefeated - Lois Hook (skip),  Brenda Falvey (3) Sherill Taylor (2) and Barbara Exeter (lead).

The "young guns" Brenda, Barbara, Lois, Sherill	Wilma, Colleen, Lillian, Diane, Agnes
I'm not like the others. If I don't hold on I'll fall off my seat. Pete, Ken, Ray, Russell	This is more fun than bowling Diane, Betty, Fay

Teams that made it through to Sunday were those skipped by Lois Hook, Sue Brock and Maureen Parsons. The summer conditions of Saturday were replaced by cloud and strong winds. Players had to adapt quickly to wider/narrower lines and stamina was needed to maintain consistent play (see article on fitness below). Congratulations must go to the winning team of Sue Brock, Del Girven, Maree Turner and Lynda Boyd for beating Lois Hook's team 17-12    Special commendations to the runners up; Lois Hook, Brenda Falvey, Sherill Taylor and Barbara Exeter. They can be very proud of their efforts.

Women's Fours Champions Lynda Boyd, Del Girven, Maree Turner, Sue Brock	Women's Fours Runners Up Sherill Taylor Barbara Exeter, Brenda Falvey, Lois Hook

HAWKES BAY JUNIOR PAIRS: During this next weekend Bowls Hawkes Bay will host the HB Junior Pairs - the first HB Centre competition of the season. We have a large number of Junior bowlers and we wish them well as they compete against their counterparts from other HB clubs. Bowls Taradale will host the Junior Pairs so if you can get down to support our players your presence would be appreciated.

PERFECTION (tongue in cheek)
Can someone tell me why,
if practice makes perfect,
and as we know nobody’s perfect,
why bother to practise?.

I NEED YOUR HELP:
Sometimes I mention in our newsletters things that happen (eg. Terry's lunch box, Alex's wedding anniversary). In this way we can laugh with (never at) or congratulate those involved. If I miss anyone or anything out it is never intentional. Please let me know if you want anything included - email is best. Thanks.

BE POSITIVE:
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man
But sooner or later the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can win

BE A GOOD MEMBER: Learn the laws of the game and if you want to succeed practise as often as you can - and include the rolling of the jack. Be proud of your club and protect it from gossip. If you disapprove of some action taken by your committee, tell the committee, not the world. Support your club's revenue making activities - the benefits will come back to you.

SPONSORS: I am sure we don't need reminding of the importance sponsors play in our sporting life. Next Friday The Car Company has agreed to come on board with sponsorship for the Over 60's Hetero Triples, next Friday. We thank them for their generosity. Entries are still being taken - phone Julie Haslett if you want to take part.

BLACK JACKS: (Bowls NZ)
In a move in keeping with the sweeping image changes being made within Bowls New Zealand, the national team to play in a series of test matches culminating in the World Bowls Championships in Christchurch in January, will be known as the “Black Jacks.”

POKIE MONEY HELPS - NOW WE NEED BAGS:
In April of this year I wrote: Many of you will know the efforts Wilma has put into organising and coaching Secondary School pupils from Tamatea and Taradale High Schools. What you probably wont know is that she has been responsible for gaining a significant donation from Infinity Foundation (pokie monies) that will pay for eight sets of coloured bowls. These bowls will have our club name engraved on them and will be available for the use of both school pupils and club members.

These eight sets of bowls have now arrived. If you have an old bowls bag that you no longer need the club would love to use it for these new bowls. We need eight bags - don't worry about the state of them.

THIS COMING WEEK:
Friday October 5^th Open Over 60’s Hetero Triples, 10.00 am start
Saturday Oct 6th - HB Junior Pairs, men and women, at Bowls Taradale, starting at 9.00 am
Sunday Oct 7th - HB Junior Pairs, men and women, at Bowls Taradale, starting at 9.00 am

TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN DELAYED TWO WEEKS:
Will now commence on Wed October 17th
Entries are still being taken -> Entry Details
This is a new initiative.
Starting time is 6.00 pm
At Bowls Taradale
Two games each night for the next 10 weeks

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NEWSLETTER No 6
8/10/07
 

Winner, Mandy, presented with the Students Singles Trophy by Wilma	Alex (2nd) and Tessa (3rd) with Wilma	Richard, Tessa, Malia, Mandy, Alex with the new sets of bowls donated to our club for student use by Infinity Foundation

PLAYING BOWLS ON A WINDY DAY:
Do not expect to get the same results on windy days as you would hope to achieve on calm days. A bowl that is a metre from the jack in windy conditions will more often than not be in the count. When playing with the wind at an angle to the green play around the clock. Do not have your bowl finishing directly into the wind or finishing with the wind directly behind it. This means that the wind should always be hitting the side of your bowl as it finishes into the head. This has less impact on the slowing bowl compared with the wind hitting its running surface. Remember if you want to understand how to play in windy conditions then get out and practise on windy days.
 

DORCESTER (HB) JUNIOR PAIRS: Bowls Taradale hosted the Hawkes Bay Men's and Women's Junior Pairs, sponsored by Dorcester, last weekend. Despite very gusty Spring weather our Junior bowlers are to commended on the high standard of bowling. In the women's section six teams made Day 2 and half of those were from Bowls Taradale (Noeline Gardiner / Colleen McLaughlin, Lois Hook / Barbara Exeter, Brenda Falvey / Sherill Taylor). That speaks volumes about the state of our club. The two men's teams did not have quite the same success as the women; a pity they had to play each other on Day 1. On Day 2 Lois/Barbara went down in a close game to Bay View.  The semifinals saw Brenda/Sherill beaten by Noeline/Colleen who then went on to contest the final against Bay View. Congratulations to Noeline and Colleen for putting up such a fine display of draw bowling. They won 15-5. What was even more telling is that they won 10 ends to 1 - didn't have to play the last end.

Noeline and Colleen being congratulated by Peter Strother from Bowls Hawkes Bay

YOUR COACH CAN HELP YOU WHILE YOU ARE PLAYING?
At the Junior Pairs on Saturday one team had a coach who was able to give advice from the sideline. Did you know this is within the laws of the game?
LAW 57 The manager or coach
Either the manager or the coach of a player, team or side or, in their absence, the manager’s delegated deputy, can give advice to a player during the course of play as long as:
the umpire is given the names of the manager, the coach or the manager’s delegated deputy as appropriate before the game starts;
only one person gives advice at any one time; and
the person giving the advice does so from outside the boundaries of the green.
 

This one feels good (Kevin)	One and a measure! (Diane)	I'm sure it's ours Wilma, Diane, Lillian	One to us Kevin	How much is 7 + 4? Peter, Danny

QUOTE:
Most games are lost, not won.
(exception: TS says it doesn't apply to him!!!)

COACHING VIDEO / DVD Our club owns a video and a DVD called “Coaching Lawn Bowls – The New Zealand Way”. You are very welcome to borrow this (maximum of seven days) – there is no charge. It is a “must see” for all new bowlers and those wanting to improve their bowling. It demonstrates correct technique, shows bowling strategies to practise, and illustrates common faults. Please contact Wilma if you want to hire the video or the DVD.

ETIQUETTE:
If you are waiting for your opponent to deliver the last bowl wait until he/she moves off the mat before placing the mat on the bank. After the last bowl has been delivered wait for him/her to move up the green before you move off.

WILLIAM TELL: Historical evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers (known as lawn bowling at the time). However, all the league records were unfortunately lost to antiquity. Thus we'll never know for whom the Tells bowled.

	Sunday 7th October
Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary		Your bowling friends wish you many more years together
	Wendy and Bruce

MOTHER CLUB SWIPE AND WIN:
One of my "Friday drinking buddies" won a meal for two last week. Remember to swipe your card each time you are in the Club and win one of the many prizes on offer.

TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT STARTS IN ONE MORE WEEK:
Will now commence on Wed October 17th
Entries are still being taken -> Entry Details
Starting time is 6.00 pm
At Bowls Taradale
Two games each night for the next 7 weeks

GARDNER SHIELD:
This interclub competition gets under way on Monday 15th October. For those unfamiliar with the Gardner Shield it is run on a two-zone basis, Napier and Hastings. Our zone is made up of Bay View, Wairere, Napier, Port Ahuriri, Bluff Hill, Omarunui and Taradale. Each club fields two teams of three players. Bowls Taradale will host the first round on Monday 15th.

$30,000 FUJI XEROX OPEN FOR AUCKLAND: (November 19 – 23)
Some of our better bowlers may be interested in the following (abbreviated) article on the Bowls NZ website
The elite of New Zealand and Australian bowling talent will be on show, thanks to a new innovation on the national bowling calendar, the $30,000 Fuji Xerox New Zealand Open, to be played at the Henderson club in November. The Open, which is offering the biggest prize-money ever played for in New Zealand bowls. The Fuji Xerox New Zealand Open will include singles, pairs and fours action for men and women. The qualifying tournament will be staged from the 15 – 18 November 2007 and is expected to attract a large field. Entries have already been received from players in Australia, and all parts of New Zealand with many more expected in the coming weeks.

LIFE MEMBERS - CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Alex and Annette McClelland who last week were made Life Members of the St Patrick's Indoor Bowling Club

MEN - TWO REMINDERS:
NZ MEN’S OUTDOOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT
AT NEW PLYMOUTH - Mon 11^th - Fri 15^th FEBRUARY 2008
ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY 27^th OCTOBER 2007.
ENTRY FORMS ON CLUB NOTICE BOARD.