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.

MEN’S EAST COAST CHARTERED CLUB’S TOURNAMENT
AT OHOPE
MARCH 4^th 5^th and 6^th , 2008
ENTRY FORM ON CLUB NOTICE BOARD.

IF INTENDING TO ENTER PLEASE READ IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ACCOMMODATION.

THIS COMING WEEK:
Saturday 13 October - Tong Cup - 4 games of 2.4.2 hetero pairs for players 5 years and under - at Havelock North
Sunday 14 October - Tong Cup - at Havelock North

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NEWSLETTER No 7
15/10/07

TONG CUP:
The Tong Cup lived up to its reputation as a tough pairs competition for Junior bowlers. Saturday's warm weather was in sharp contrast with the gale force winds of Sunday but three of our teams made post-Section play; D Jenkins / Lois Hook, Peter Townrow / Sherill Taylor and  Bill Ripley / Dave Jones. Congratulations to Peter and Sherill for steady consistent bowling and for reaching the semifinals. The final was won by Peter and Jan Hickman from Havelock North.
 

One	Two	Three	Four
Jim	Nancy, Shirley	Richard, John, John	Tony, Bruce, John, Clark

GARDNER SHIELD:
This interclub competition gets under way today at Bowls Taradale. 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. Today we play Wairere.

STAND STILL ON THE HEAD:
Stand still on the head till the players have delivered their bowls. You can indicate with your foot where you want the bowl to finish but remove your foot as soon as the bowl is greened.

QUOTE:
One player practising sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it.

ACT CONFIDENTLY AND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Set realistic performance goals
Practise the skills
Expect to perform up to your current abilities
Be in good physical condition
Measure success in terms of your goals (not in terms of winning)
Use positive self-talk
Act confidently
Trust yourself
Embrace competition – it is the reward for practice
Mistakes happen - learn to deal with disappointment
Persevere

Saturday 13 October	65 - who would have guessed?
	Now there will be time to bowl

TRIAL ENDS:
With a number of our junior players taking part in competitions recently it might be appropriate to mention trial ends.

LAW 18.1 (Trial ends)
1.  Before the start of play in any game, or before continuing an unfinished game on another day, one trial end should be played in each direction.

2.  For domestic play, the Controlling Body can limit the number of trial ends to be played (no trial ends or one trial end in one direction). It can also decide whether the trial ends are played immediately before or immediately after the scheduled start time for the game.

3.  Trial ends should be played on the same rink that the game will be played on.

4.  Each player should not use more than the number of bowls being used during the game.

5.  Each player can use any combination of bowls taken from different sets of bowls.

6.  The opponents of the team which started the first trial end should start the second trial end.

7.  The team which starts the trial end should place the mat, deliver the jack and place the jack on the centre line of the rink at a distance they choose from the mat line (the distance should not be changed during the course of the trial end).

8.  When each bowl comes to rest, any player or the marker can remove it and place it towards the front ditch.

9.  If a bowl moves the jack, the jack should be put back to its former position.

IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED
Try one of the following;
a. Blame your Bowls
b. Blame someone else
c. Seek coaching.

BELATED CONGRATULATIONS TO TERRY AND AGNES SHAKESHAFT
Terry and Agnes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year (March 2) - our warmest congratulations

	Mount Carmel Church, Manchester 2nd March 1957
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary		Your bowling friends wish you many more years together
	Terry and Agnes

BOWLS FOR SALE:
Size 4 Vector Vs, brand new, available at a special cost price of $475. Contact Dave Thorne

IT DOES WORK:
Last week I told you one of my "Friday drinking buddies" won a meal for two in the Swipe & Win competition the Mother Club is running. Well .... I won a meal for two when I  swiped my card last Tuesday.
Eat your heart out, Kevin and Bernie!!
Don't take flight - take a swipe!

TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT STARTS THIS WEEK:
Wed October 17th
This is a new initiative.
Starting time is 6.00 pm
At Bowls Taradale
Two games each night for the next 7 weeks
Have an early tea then come down and watch.

Reminder from last week:
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.

MEN’S EAST COAST CHARTERED CLUB’S TOURNAMENT
AT OHOPE
MARCH 4^th 5^th and 6^th , 2008
ENTRY FORM ON CLUB NOTICE BOARD.

IF INTENDING TO ENTER PLEASE READ IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ACCOMMODATION.

THIS COMING WEEK:
HB Women's Fours - entries for this event close in a few days time (Oct 19th) - played Oct 30-31
HB Women's Singles - entries for this event close on Oct 21 - played Nov 3-4

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NEWSLETTER No 8
22/10/07

WEATHER FORECAST:
I have added two links in dark blue (just above the "Newsletter No 8" heading) that will tell you what today's weather for Napier should be like hour by hour. Each one is different. You might find them useful.

GARDNER SHIELD:
This interclub competition got under way last week with each club fielding two teams of three players. Bowls Taradale won both their games in the first round. Today is a public holiday so Round 2 will take place at Bay View next Monday, 29th October, against Port Ahuriri

TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT:
Dave Thorne and Phil Young are to be commended for getting this new initiative off the ground. Unfortunately the weather had a mind of its own last week and play did not get under way. It WILL - next Wednesday, 6.00 pm

Bill	Wanda, Wendy, Terry	Julie, Pete

WHEN AN END IS KILLED:
Please carry the bowls when returning them after a killed end.  Do not kick them up the green.

QUOTE:
It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.
Babe Ruth, baseball

COACHING:
A number of people have expressed an interest in coaching lessons. Coaching will take place each Tuesday afternoon (4.30 - 6.00) starting on Tuesday 30th October and ending on 4th December. John Hanlen will not be available for these lessons so our club instructors will take his place.

Remember this from our last newsletter?
IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED
Try one of the following;
a. Blame your Bowls
b. Blame someone else
c. Seek coaching.

SUGGESTED NEW CLUB SHIRT ($33.40)

Two photos of a suggested new Club Shirt   Wilma apologises that we couldn't get a decent model but we have to "make do" with what was available!   Shirt: $21.00 Embroidered Club Logo: $6.50 Sleeve embroidery "Bowls Taradale": $2.90 Individual names: $3.00 TOTAL $33.40 per shirt   HOWEVER - We need a minimum order of  200 shirts to get them at this price. We could possibly have "some in stock" for future purchasers.   If this shirt is adopted it will supercede ALL OTHERS as the "OFFICIAL CLUB SHIRT". However if we adopt the new shirt you will be allowed to wear the old shirts in competition this season. For those who do purchase the new shirts they may begin to wear them this season. We need feedback/orders? (non binding at this stage) to assess the possibility of going forward with this proposal. Please speak to, or phone, or email Wilma ennor@paradise.net.nz today re your opinion (for or against) this suggested new Club shirt. This is important. Please express your opinion by the end of this month - that gives you about one week.  Thank you.

ONE PLAYER FORGOT TO PLAY A BOWL:
(a) During the recent Tong Cup (2.4.2) one of the players in a team forgot to play her 4th bowl. She walked down the other end of the rink and waited for her partner to play her last two bowls. Each team delivered one bowl before the spare 4^th bowl was discovered. What now happens? Can it still be played or is the shot forfeited?

(b) What would happen if you started deciding the number of shots scored - and then discovered one player had not delivered the last bowl. Do you stop measuring, play the forgotten bowl, then begin the measuring again?

LAW 47.4 Failing to play
1 If the result of an end has been agreed or the process of deciding the number of shots scored has started (as described in law 40.1), a player who has failed to play a bowl (either deliberately or accidentally) will lose the right to play the bowl.

2 If a bowl has been played by each team before the players discover that one of them has failed to play a bowl in the proper order, that player will lose the right to play the bowl.

THE TEAM
The lads had arranged to have a practice roll-up before the big event. Sunday morning was chosen, and they all arrived on time except Fred. When he finally arrived, the others all asked; "What kept you?"
“Well, it was a toss-up as to whether I went to church or joined you blokes bowling," Fred replied.
"That shouldn't have taken long," said the skip.
"Well it did. I had to toss 13 times".

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

BOWLS FOR SALE: (2nd time)
Size 4 Vector Vs, brand new, available at a special cost price of $475. Contact Dave Thorne

THIS COMING WEEK:
Men's Championship Triples - Saturday 27th October and Sunday 28th October - at 8.30 am

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NEWSLETTER No 9
29/10/07

MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLES: (also known as "Scott Base" Triples)
Saturday must have been one of the coldest days this year for bowling - or so it seemed. It was also the first day of the Men's Championship Triples. Twenty one teams started the triples on Saturday morning and by the close of the day those numbers were whittled down to seven. Of those seven teams the ones skipped by Barry Hanlen and Paul Selby were the only teams to come through Day 1 with two lives intact. By midday Sunday four teams remained, each with one life (Barry Hanlen, Paul Selby, Phil Young and Frank Grantham) so these four played out the semifinals. Deteriorating conditions and lack of time prevented the final from taking place. Congratulations to the six players who reached the final; Barry Hanlen, John Hanlen, Morris Williams ... and ... Frank Grantham, Graeme (Pedro) Pedersen, David Thorne.

HAWKES BAY V WAIRARAPA:
On Labour day, Monday 22nd, HB teams, men and women (Senior and Development) travelled to Pahiatua to play against Wairarapa. Representatives from Bowls Taradale included; Paul Selby, Murray Glassey, Phil Young, Barry Hanlen, and Jack Philip. Hawkes Bay were the overall winners.

Senior Men: Wairarapa 12 points + 8 differential. Hawkes Bay 8 points - 8 differential
Senior Women: HB 12 points + 15 differential. Wairarapa 8 points - 15 differential
Development Men: HB 14 points + 44 differential. Wairarapa 8 points - 44 differential
Development Women: HB 18 points + 99 differential. Wairarapa 2 points - 99 differential
OVERALL: HB 52 points beat Wairarapa 28 points

GARDNER SHIELD:
Round 2 take place today at Bay View against Port Ahuriri

TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT:
This event finally got under way last Wednesday night. Sixteen teams fronted up for the first evening of twilight bowling. Six more Wednesday nights are planned and if Last Wednesday's night is anything to go by competitors will enjoy the tournament and the standard of bowling will be very high. Special thanks to Dave Thorne, Phil Young and Craig Ennor for getting this under way.

STANDING ON THE HEAD:
(a) Stand at least 2 metres behind the bowls on the head making sure you do not kick any bowls accidentally – if so, your opposing player replaces it.
(b) If you are standing on the head – keep still.

Chris	Wanda, Jean	John, Ray, Noel

BE A GOOD LOSER:
What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a bowler.
If you can't accept losing, you don’t deserve to win.

COACHING:
Coaching will take place each Tuesday afternoon (4.30 - 6.00) starting tomorrow Tuesday 30th October and ending on 4th December. John Hanlen will not be available for these lessons so our club instructors will take his place.

YOU HAVE ALREADY HAD A WEEK TO CONTACT WILMA AND EXPRESS YOUR OPINION RE THE SUGGESTED NEW CLUB SHIRT.
PLEASE DO SO TODAY IF YOU FORGOT

SUGGESTED NEW CLUB SHIRT ($33.40)

Two photos of a suggested new Club Shirt   Wilma apologises that we couldn't get a decent model but we have to "make do" with what was available!   Shirt: $21.00 Embroidered Club Logo: $6.50 Sleeve embroidery "Bowls Taradale": $2.90 Individual names: $3.00 TOTAL $33.40 per shirt   HOWEVER - We need a minimum order of  200 shirts to get them at this price. We could possibly have "some in stock" for future purchasers.   If this shirt is adopted it will supercede ALL OTHERS as the "OFFICIAL CLUB SHIRT". However if we adopt the new shirt you will be allowed to wear the old shirts in competition this season. For those who do purchase the new shirts they may begin to wear them this season. We need feedback/orders? (non binding at this stage) to assess the possibility of going forward with this proposal. Please speak to, or phone, or email Wilma ennor@paradise.net.nz today re your opinion (for or against) this suggested new Club shirt. This is important. Please express your opinion.  Thank you.

PLACING THE MAT:
There must be a minimum of 2m between the ditch and the mat but is it between
(a) the ditch and  the front edge of the mat, or 
(b) the ditch and  the rear edge of the mat?

LAW 19        Placing the mat
19.1     At the start of each end
Before the start of play in each end, the player to play first should place the centre line of the mat lengthwise along the centre line of the rink, with the mat line at least 2 metres from the rear ditch and at least 25 metres from the front ditch.
Mat line: the edge of the mat nearest to the front ditch. 
All measurements involving the mat and a jack or a bowl will be taken from the centre of the mat line.

DEFINITION OF A NOVICE:
A new convert to bowls who confesses he knows nothing about the game and then becomes angry when you agree with him.

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

BOWLS FOR SALE:
Size 4 Vector Vs, brand new, available at a special cost price of $475. Contact Dave Thorne

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NEWSLETTER No 10
5/11/07
MELBOURNE CUP WEEK

GUY FAWKES: The police arrested two bowlers leaving the club last night, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off.

$5 each way on that NZ horse		I'm not very tall I used to be a jockey

Tessa Tony, Gordon Maree Max, Graham Lillian, Deanna, Merilyn Sherrill

NAPIER WEATHER: The weather link I put on the site last week is proving quite popular. It will give you a breakdown of the weather for the next four days. Not only that - it breaks the weather down into 3 hour segments (9 - 12, 12 - 3, 3 - 6, etc). It may help you plan ahead. You will find the link on the "Other Links" line just above the newsletter heading. Click on "NAPIER WEATHER" COACHING: Coaching has started and will take place each Tuesday afternoon (4.30 - 6.00) until 4th December. John Hanlen will not be available for these lessons so our club instructors will take his place. SUGGESTED NEW CLUB SHIRT ($33.40) You have had time to have your say - I hope you did so TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event continues each Wednesday night between 6.00 - 8.15 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS: Twenty seven teams contested the men's Championship Pairs last Saturday in ideal "summery" conditions. By close of day 16 teams were still in contention (4 with 2 lives, 10 with 1 life). Play resumed on Sunday and judging by the comments from the banks competition was keen and games were fiercely contested. At the close of play four teams remained alive. Jon O'Shea / Frank Grantham still have two lives intact. One lifers include Phil Young / Brian Annear, Jack Philip / Ross Hamilton and John McLaughlin / John Hanlen. This championship will continue at a date yet to be announced. HAWKES BAY WOMEN'S SINGLES: This took place over the weekend. Lynda Boyd and Mandy Boyd both made post-section play - but succumbed. Well done for getting this far. GARDNER SHIELD: 15/10/07 v Wairere win win 29/10/07 v Port Ahuriri win win 5/11/07 v Omarunui     ETIQUETTE - STAY ON YOUR RINK Don’t encroach on the adjoining rink. When walking up the green try and keep to the middle. Remember other players on adjoining rinks. IT’S OK TO TRY AND FAIL When we started bowling we heard people say time and time again - "You lose more games than you win" - so this quote is always appropriate. Michael Jordan said “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty six times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” SHARE AND CARE: Last weekend I came across a situation I had not encountered before. In a game of "two bowl" triples  the lead and No 2 from one team used two bowls each from the same set of bowls. They asked the umpire first if this was OK - and it was. Craig says the situation is quite acceptable, as long as the two bowls each bowler is using are a matching pair. CLUB ONLY 2.4.2 On Sunday November 25th the club is holding a "club only" mufti 2.4.2 commencing at 12.30 pm   Entry forms have been posted. Please get your name in early. It will be limited to the first 32 teams which enter. COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise PRE-SHOT ROUTINE It is important you develop your own pre-shot routine. This will help ensure a consistent and accurate delivery. Decide on the objective (draw, run, drive, yard on, etc) Position the bowl in the hand Identify the line Visualise the shot (line, weight) Confirm the line and focus point Move onto the mat ON THE MAT Place anchor foot (R foot if a right hander) on centre of mat pointing along delivery line Place lead foot (L foot) adjacent and parallel to anchor foot Feet are hip-width apart and weight evenly distributed Shoulders and hips square to the intended line Body relaxed and upright Anchor foot remains on mat during delivery Most of the weight transfers to the lead foot as the bowler steps out to bowl THIS COMING WEEK: CLUB EVENT BOWLS HB EVENT November 10 Women's Championship Triples Men's Dorchester Open Pairs November 11   Men's Dorchester Open Pairs

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NEWSLETTER No 11
12/11/07

Have you ever wanted to be a writer / journalist / reporter - and never had the chance? Would you like to be responsible for a small section of our newsletter? Here are some examples of what could be done; * Club championships - Do a short write-up of club championships (men only, women only, or both) * Centre fixtures - Be responsible for covering Centre fixtures in which we have club members competing (men only, women only, or both) * Etiquette  - Provide a weekly bowls etiquette comment * Bowling laws - Come up with a weekly bowling laws question & answer segment * Coaching information - Take responsibility for including coaching information that club members might benefit from * Something new - Start up a new section not yet catered for (eg. cartoon sketches, birthdays/anniversaries, welfare, National Bowls, bowling humour, etc) I am suggesting the above not because I want to stop doing them but - new blood is always healthy - it gives a more balanced view of what the club is achieving - it helps make those who contribute feel more part of the club Les Stuart has volunteered to help with photos and I thank him for his contribution. All the photos in this week's newsletter were taken by Les (you will notice the standard has improved) If anyone feels he/she might like to help, or if you want to ask a question, please contact me. Thanks. John Jack, Sue Brenda, Sylvia, Maureen, Fay, Irene Jack Bryan, Ron, John, Colleen Kevin, Kerry, Phil, Bruce, Danny, Darryl, Ray, Bruce Lillian, Pam Bob WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLES: Last Saturday the wind was cold but the girls were hot (oops!) - the girls' bowls were hot. Of the ten teams which took part in the Women's Championship Triples in the morning five only were standing at the close of play. From a spectator's perspective games were keenly fought, some had extremely close finishes and those who lasted the distance must feel very satisfied with their results. This competition will continue next Sunday, 18th November, with the following skips still alive. Sue Brock and Maureen Pedersen each have two lives while one-lifers include Wendy Mitchell, Fay Johnson and Del Girven. We wish them well. HAWKES BAY DORCHESTER MEN'S OPEN PAIRS: This two-day competition began at Napier and Wairere on Saturday and concluded at Bowls Napier yesterday. We have come to expect a very high standard of bowling at this level and this year was no exception. Well done to the four Bowls Taradale teams which made post-Section play; J O'Shea & F Grantham, L Parsons & E Pearson, P Young & J Philip and P Selby & J Fitzsimons. Congratulations to Phil and Jack for making the semifinal - no mean feat. The final between Havelock North (D Haggerty & G Fulford) and Heretaunga (D Biggs & M Mabbett) was won by Havelock North. GARDNER SHIELD: 15/10/07 v Wairere win win 29/10/07 v Port Ahuriri win win 5/11/07 v Omarunui win win 12/11/07 v Bay View     ETIQUETTE - FOLLOWING YOUR BOWL UP THE RINK: After you have delivered a bowl and before it has come to rest you have two options. If you want to track your bowl's progress you must be behind the head as it stops. In other words you must beat it to the head. If you don't go to the head you must be behind the mat as your bowl stops. COMPETE AGAINST YOURSELF: Compete against yourself and improve. You have no control over what the other bowler does. You only have control over what you do. Be better than you were the day before. COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise The Follow Through A number of players develop bad habits at bowl release and follow through. Correct follow through is important to maintain consistency of line and speed. ·          Arm follows along intended line of delivery with palm to heaven and head still ·          Stay low during delivery with body moving forward after you release the bowl ·          Transfer weight to front foot The Bowling Action “Pendulum Swing” Swing bowling arm down and back as you step forward and lower the body Swing arm forward as the heel of the leading foot makes contact with the surface Delivery arm is straight Release bowl when - directly below shoulder and - alongside toe of leading foot Slide non-bowling arm down to rest on thigh Bowling arm follows through with palm facing upwards. Keep head still Stay down – move forward – stand up slowly Watch the bowl till it stops (Back swing and step will vary depending on speed required) FRIENDSHIP: Old Bob was missing Joe, his bowling buddy of over 50 years. He had passed to greens anew just last year, and Bob couldn't help but wonder how he was getting along. So later that day whilst talking with a friend it was suggested he seek the help of a medium to try and make contact with Joe. So the next evening, after the usual formalities contact was made, and this is how it went. “Hi Bob,” said Joe. “What’s it like up there?” asked Bob. “Great food, nice people, lovely weather, and we get to bowl as much as we like,” replied Joe. “That's good news,” said Bob. “No,” said Joe, “the good news is you’re skipping Friday’s triples!” COLLISION BETWEEN BOWL AND JACK: During a game I was playing last Sunday the following happened. Our lead rolled up the jack and at the same time a bowl from the next rink came very close to hitting our moving jack. I asked several people what should I have done if the bowl had come any closer to our jack and received varying answers. (a) Do I stop their bowl? (b) Do I stop our jack?  (c) Do I just leave them? I am told if it looks as if a moving jack and moving bowl are going to collide - you let them. They are redelivered The closest I can find in the law book is this. LAW 33.3     Jack displacement by a neutral person or neutral object 1       Displacement of a jack in its original course If a jack in its original course is displaced by a neutral person or neutral object, it should be re-delivered by the same player. CLUB ONLY 2.4.2 (Reminder No 2) On Sunday November 25th the club is holding a "club only" mufti 2.4.2 commencing at 12.30 pm   Entry forms have been posted. Please get your name in early. It will be limited to the first 32 teams which enter. CLUB NZ NORTH ISLAND 4'S TOURNAMENT: Four women from our club are travelling to the North Island Chartered Clubs Women's Tournament in Tauranga. Wilma will be there as our club representative as we are hosting next year's tournament. We wish them safe travel and an enjoyable tournament. COACHING: Coaching has started and takes place each Tuesday afternoon (4.30 - 6.00) until 4th December. TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event continues each Wednesday night between 6.00 - 8.15 THIS COMING WEEK: CLUB EVENT BOWLS HB EVENT November 12 13 14 15   Club NZ Nth Island Women's 4's Tournament in Tauranga November 16 Open Mini Hetero Triples   November 17 Men's Championship Fours   November 18 Men's Championship Fours Women's Championship Triples

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NEWSLETTER No 12
19/11/07

We have lost two valued club members this week GEORGE STOKOE: RIP There was no one quite like our George. His accent told you he came from the other side of the world, his regular attendance on the bowling green showed how much he loved this sport and his animated story telling spoke heaps for the enjoyment he received from the company of others. At the age of 89 he could be excused from bowling "from the hip" but that did not stop his wide drawing bowls from roaming onto the next rink (and even further) then heading back into the head. His wry smile told it all when he claimed a toucher. I think back with fond memories on the times I played with George and I will miss him - as will his many bowling mates. DAVE THORNE: RIP Dave was not an easy man to miss. He was big in stature and big in heart. Last Sunday he was at Bowls Napier encouraging Taradale players in the HB Men's Pairs. Monday night saw him conducting the monthly Trivia Quiz at the Taradale Club. That was the last time I saw Dave but our "bowling  home" has many memories of the person his work colleagues call "Young Dave"; his large frame and warm greeting, his genuine concern for how you were, the Quiz Master who said "you will not find these ones hard" (liar), the man who loved sport in whatever form it took, the skilled bowler who did not like to come second, and the list goes on. We will miss you Dave, the Mother Club will miss you and Bowls Taradale is poorer for your passing. Thank you for the way you touched each of us.   Dave, Frank, Pedro This is the last photo I took of Dave late last month David Thorne, Frank Grantham and Graeme (Pedro) Pedersen had just reached the finals of the Men's Triples. BOWLS HAWKES BAY WEBSITE: I sent club members an email during the week to tell them that Bowls HB now has its own website. If it interests you save it as one of your "favourites" so you can access it easily. The address is http://bowlshb.freehostia.com   Those of you who enter HB Centre fixtures may wish to use the "entry form" on the website site instead of cutting one out of the Centre handbook. There is also a link from this site to the HB site just above this newsletter heading. The things some people do It works every time   Say a prayer with your back to the jack Tighten your laces Bowl   MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS: 17/18 Nov Saturday morning saw the commencement of the Men's Championship Fours. For the 16 teams to start the competition the cold weather dampened neither their enthusiasm nor the standard of play. By the close of Day 1 eight teams were still alive - the only teams with two lives were teams skipped by Bruce Mitchell and Murray Glassey. Day 2 was brilliantly fine but cool. Once again close games, tight heads and outstanding shot play seemed the order of the day. By nightfall only two teams were left: Paul Selby (Jim Fitzsimons, Mike Madden, Johnny Ward) and Bruce Mitchell (Peter Thomson, Ray Falvey, Bob Gray). Bruce's team has two lives, Paul's has one...... to be continued Friday Mini Triples Scene 1 Friday Mini Triples scene 2 Friday Mini Triples Scene 3 Sherrill, Bernice Friday Mini Triples Scene 4 WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLES: This competition continued from last Sunday - Sue Brock and Maureen Pedersen each had two lives. One-lifers included Wendy Mitchell, Fay Johnson and Del Girven. Brilliant weather, great bowling and many interested spectators all combined to make our bowling green look so attractive. By the close of play they had reached a potential final. Still holding two lives is the team of Maureen Pedersen (Agnes Shakeshaft, Karen Grainger). The other remaining team is Sue Brock's (Wilma Ennor, Lynda Boyd) ..... to be continued SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING: (very short) TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER @ 7.00pm - Taradale Club There is going to be a Special General Meeting held in a week's time that we are all encouraged to attend. We are hoping to get funding towards a new bowling green and urgent changes need to be made to the wording of our Club constitution before any funding can take place. Because we will all benefit from this you are urged to make this a priority. Thank you GARDNER SHIELD: 15/10/07 v Wairere win win 29/10/07 v Port Ahuriri win win 5/11/07 v Omarunui win win 12/11/07 v Bay View win loss 19/11/07 v Napier     ETIQUETTE - BE FRIENDLY: When the game is over shake hands, be friendly and remember to congratulate the winner. ONLY YOUR BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH: Do your best, even when the odds seem against you. Have faith in yourself and always believe you have a chance to win. COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise Bowl Speed and Control The speed that the bowl travels towards the head is generated by -          the pendulum arm swing and -          the forward body movement. Bowl speed is both a mental process and a physical process. Concentrate on how far then how fast – focus on the finishing point Adjust the delivery speed according to the result of the previous bowl If your bowl is too long slow the delivery process down If it is too short quicken the delivery process Speed of the bowl is controlled by arm speed which in turn controls body movement KITTY AND JACK: My husband took up bowling and he bragged upon the phone about some dame called Kitty whom he couldn't leave alone He played with Kitty he stayed with Kitty he picked her up without a hitch He missed Kitty he kissed Kitty he even layed beside her in the ditch So I took up bowling to win my hubby back and found that what he could do with Kitty, I could do with Jack SOME FALL AND SOME DON’T: Sometimes after the last bowl has come to rest you think it might topple over and finish closer to (or further away from) the jack. Are you allowed to wait in the hope a bowl might fall over ….. and, if so, how long can you wait? Law 40        Deciding the number of shots scored 1  The process of deciding the number of shots scored should not start until the last bowl required to be played in an end has come to rest, or 30 seconds after that if either skip or opponent in Singles asks for this 30-second period (for example, to see whether or not a bowl lying at an angle will fall of its own accord within that time). 2   If either skip or opponent in Singles has asked for a 30-second period, no bowl which is likely to fall should be secured during that period. CLUB ONLY 2.4.2 - next Sunday On Sunday November 25th the club is holding a "club only" mufti 2.4.2 commencing at 12.30 pm   There is still time to enter - but be quick.  It will be limited to the first 32 teams which enter. COACHING: Coaching takes place each Tuesday afternoon (4.30 - 6.00) until 4th December. TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event continues each Wednesday night between 6.00 - 8.15 THIS COMING WEEK: CLUB EVENT BOWLS HB EVENT Tues 20 November HB Umpires' Tournament   Thu 22 November   Closing date for entries in HB Men's Singles (played 1-2 Dec) Sat/Sun 24-25 November   Gisborne East Coast v Hawkes Bay Sun 25 November Club only 2.4.2 (mufti)

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NEWSLETTER No 13
26/11/07

LAST WEEK: WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLES: Last Saturday morning the Women's Triples continued. Still holding two lives from last week was the team of Maureen Pedersen (Agnes Shakeshaft, Karen Grainger). The other remaining team, with one life, was Sue Brock's (Wilma Ennor, Lynda Boyd). Although I was not able to watch them play I am told Sue, Wilma and Lynda were "brilliant". They won the first game convincingly then played Maureen's team again with the same result. Congratulations Sue, Wilma and Lynda ... but ... you cannot take anything away from Maureen, Agnes and Karen. They were the only combination to get through the first day with with both lives intact. Well done. Thanks, Val, for the photo => Karen, Maureen, Agnes, Lynda, Sue, Wilma CLUB ONLY 2.4.2 - yesterday Yesterday, Sunday November 25th,  a "club only" mufti 2.4.2 was held. Two full greens and teams turned away is an indication of the popularity of this event. Stunning weather only added to the enjoyment of those taking part. GARDINER SHIELD 15/10/07 v Wairere win win 29/10/07 v Port Ahuriri win win 5/11/07 v Omarunui win win 12/11/07 v Bay View win loss 19/11/07 v Napier win loss 26/11/07 v Bluff Hill     3/12/07 bye     HAWKES BAY v GISBORNE EAST COAST: Last weekend HB Senior and Development Teams (men and women) played against Gisborne East Coast.  Hawkes Bay won  the contest 82 to 38.     Hawkes Bay Gisborne East Coast Senior Men 20 10 Senior Women 18 12 Development Men 24 6 Development Women 20 10

PHOTO GALLERY: Frank, Kumara Del, Sue Colin, Don Pete, Danny Friday competition Lucky, Maree Maureen Dave Bev

COACHING / LAWS / ETIQUETTE: COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise DELIVERY OF THE JACK: Anchor foot is placed on the centre of the mat Hold jack on the main fingers with thumb on top and wrist locked Deliver jack using same action as for a bowl  The pre-shot routine is important PRE-SHOT ROUTINE Position the jack in the hand Identify the line Visualise the delivery (line, weight) Confirm the line and focus point Move onto the mat MOVED JACK’S MINIMUM DISTANCE: Last Saturday a jack was struck, hit a stationary bowl and rebounded forward instead of backward. Do you know the minimum distance you can have between the moved jack and the front end of the mat? Law 30        Dead jack If the jack is moved by a bowl in play, it is a dead jack if it: ·   passes above the face of the bank; ·   passes completely outside a side boundary of the rink of play; ·   comes to rest in any hollow in the face of the bank; or ·   comes to rest at a distance of less than 20 metres as measured in a straight line from the mat line. ETIQUETTE: Do not wander around or move about the head when a player is about to deliver a bowl. COACHING: Coaching takes place each Tuesday afternoon (4.30 - 6.00) until 4th December.

MISCELLANEOUS: SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING: (very short meeting) TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER @ 7.00pm - Taradale Club There is going to be a Special General Meeting held on Tuesday night that we are all encouraged to attend. We are hoping to get funding towards a new bowling green and urgent changes need to be made to the wording of our Mother Club's constitution before any funding can take place. Because we will all benefit from this you are urged to make attendance a priority. Thank you TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event continues each Wednesday night between 6.00 - 8.15 WE ARE THE BEST IN NZ: At least that is what one bowler living in Australia thinks of our website. He has looked at heaps of NZ bowling sites and we are No 1. Great stuff!! HOUSE WANTED TO RENT: Hi there, We are going to play in the Cossie Club Tournament to be held at Taradale November 2008.   We are interested in  renting a 3-4 bedroom house for 4-5 days in Taradale or close  by. I know it is early days yet but would appreciate any information on the above.   Thanks very much.  Bea Gray,  66A Mako Mako Road, Levin Phone:  (06)  3683547

QUOTE / HUMOUR / BOWLS NZ / BOWLS HB: QUOTE: Every game is an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential. ADVICE: If your Skip wants an opinion, he'll give it to you. This email was received earlier in the week - referring to Bowls Hawkes Bay's new website CONGRATULATIONS: Greetings to all HB bowlers via your great new web site, congratulations.  Martin Christensen President Bowls NZ BOWLS HB PROGRAM AND VENUES 2007-2008: Those club members who play in HB Centre fixtures may be interested to learn the venue for each fixture is now posted on the HB Centre website. I have put a link to the HB site at the top of this page (or click here Bowls H.Bay)

NEXT WEEK: CLUB: Fri Nov 30 - Open Mini Hetero 2.4.2 Sat Dec 1 - Women's Championship Senior Pairs  8.30 am Sun Dec 2 - Women's Championship Senior Pairs  8.30 am HB CENTRE: Sat Dec 1 - HB Men's Open Singles Sun Dec 2 - HB Men's Open Singles Tues, Wed, Thu Dec 4,5,6 - Women's Interclub 7's Div 1,2 and 5's Wed Dec 5 - entries close for HB Men's Open Two Bowl Triples

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NEWSLETTER No 14
3/12/07

Last Week's Results WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR PAIRS: Fourteen pairs entered the Women's Championship Senior Pairs which began on Saturday morning in brilliant sunshine. By the end of Day 1 that number had been halved to include the following skipped teams: Wendy Mitchell and Sylvia Rowe had two lives while teams with one life included Fay Johnson, Maureen Pedersen, Sherrill Taylor, Paula Evans and Lilian Baird. Hot weather was the undoing of some while others found that to play bowls for two full days requires considerable stamina. By the close of play the two finalists had been decided. They are Maureen Pederson / Karen Grainger and Fay Johnson / Wanda Guatieri. We wish them well in the final. GARDINER SHIELD: Looking at the results below it seems we got away to a flier .....  then the wheels fell off. 15/10/07 v Wairere win win 29/10/07 v Port Ahuriri win win 5/11/07 v Omarunui win win 12/11/07 v Bay View win loss 19/11/07 v Napier win loss 26/11/07 v Bluff Hill loss loss 3/12/07 bye HB MEN'S DORCHESTER OPEN SINGLES: Congratulations to our club for the high number of entries in the HB Men's Open Singles over the weekend. One quarter of entries (13/48) came from Bowls Taradale. Our members can only benefit from such competition. (I wrote this much on Friday night before the competition started. If one in every four entries are from our club then we should have one person in the semi-finals - let's see if I am right!!)   Yes, I was, but first of all let me congratulate the SEVEN players who made post-section play; Frank Grantham, Phil Young, Jack Philip, Jon O'Shea, Barry Hanlen, Lex Parsons and Murray Glassey. I think this speaks volumes for the calibre of players in our club. Jon O'Shea and Lex Parsons reached the quarter-finals and Jon O'Shea made the semi-finals. Great work! The final, yet to be played, will be between Paul Sorensen and Bruce Ferrick (who, by the way, beat me 21-17.   I am allowed to be selective in my reporting - I wont tell you about the other game I lost)

Les Stuart's Photo Gallery Darryl, Bryan, Don Bill - a lesson in concentration Dave - this is how "Southern Men" bowl Friday competition Eyes up, ladies

Coaching / Laws / Etiquette COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise Tips For Setting Goals Goal setting can be a powerful process in helping you improve your bowls. The following mnemonic (SMART) might help you set effective goals. S    Specific                      (eg. I want to draw 2 consecutive bowls close to the jack) M    Measurable               (eg. both bowls must finish less than 1 metre from the jack) A    Attainable                  (keep goals simple and within your reach) R    Relevant  T    Time-bound               (eg. to be completed within the next fortnight) PLAYING A BOWL OUT OF TURN: A few weeks ago I was in a game where a person played someone else’s bowl. What is the procedure if a person plays out of turn? What if it touches the jack? What if it doesn’t disturb anything?   Law 47.2     Playing another player’s bowl 1. If a player plays another player’s bowl instead of their own, the other player’s bowl should be replaced with the player’s own bowl. 2. If the bowl which was replaced was marked or nominated as a toucher, the player’s own bowl should be marked or nominated as a toucher.  ETIQUETTE: Bowls should not be dropped on the green.

Miscellaneous BOWLING NEWS ON THE RADIO: Some of you might not know that you can listen to Hawkes Bay bowling news on Newstalk ZB - 1278 AM (7.00 am - 9.00 am) each Saturday. NEW SECRETARY: Let me thank our members, on behalf of Wilma, for the serious consideration and discussion you gave the urgent email I sent out last week. We needed a secretary and I know from what I heard many of you thought long and hard. Thank you Sheryl Glock for accepting the challenge. TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event continues for two more Wednesdays between 6.00 pm - 8.15 pm

Quote / Humour / Bowls NZ / Bowls HB QUOTE: Anyone can support a team that is winning - it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage. A SELECTOR'S PRAYER Blessed are they who can play sport Blessed are they who can still be taught Blessed are they who accept with grace To play in any selected place. This is the time of year when we call upon our many generous volunteers to act as markers for the singles. The following poem is dedicated to them. NOBODY’S DARLING: Up and down, walking, walking Often measuring, sometimes chalking Shifting mats, keeping score Thirty ends, maybe more. Aching back, tired of limb Cheers for others, none for him. Night draws on, darker, darker No one cares, he’s the marker.

Next Week CLUB: Sat Dec 8 - Men's Championship Senior Singles Sun Dec 9 - Men's Championship Senior Singles CENTRE: Tue, Wed, Thu - Dec 4,5,6 - Women's Interclub 7's (Omarunui) and 5's (Wairere)  9.00 am start Wed Dec 5 - entries close for HB Men's Open Two Bowl Triples Sun Dec 9 - Secondary Schools Championships in Wellington We wish our young bowlers well Mandy Boyd - Singles (NGHS) Alex Jones - Singles (NBHS) Tessa Hocking & Malia Begley - Pairs (NGHS) Travelling Dec.8th. - Competition : Sunday, Monday and Finals Tuesday morning - then home.

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NEWSLETTER No 15
10/12/07

Recent Results BOWLS HAWKES BAY WOMEN'S INTERCLUB 7's AND 5's: (for more detailed results click on the Bowls HB website) This competition was played during the week. The 7's were at Omarunui and the 5's at Wairere. 7's, division 1: 1st Herataunga, 2nd Omarunui. 7's, division 2: Omarunui. 5's : 1st Havelock North, 2nd Omarunui. MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR SINGLES: Saturday's weather was terrible ... but Sunday saw 34 of our men begin the play-off for the Men's Championship Senior Singles title. It was pleasing to see some new bowlers taking part in this event - what a great way to gain experience. Some close fought games, some unbelievable shots, some unexpected results ... all made for a day full of interest, expectation and surprise. By the close of play three bowlers still had two lives: Jack Halka, Paul Selby and Frank Grantham. Those with one life are; Murray Glassey, Phil Young, Ray Falvey, John McLaughlin, Bruce Mitchell, Ross Hamilton, Peter Fletcher and Lex Parsons. SECONDARY SCHOOLS NATIONALS: These have started in Wellington - Sunday, Monday and Finals Tuesday morning Wilma and Craig took them down on Saturday To date I have not heard any results We wish our young bowlers well Mandy Boyd - Singles (NGHS) Alex Jones - Singles (NBHS) Tessa Hocking & Malia Begley - Pairs (NGHS) GARDINER SHIELD RESULTS: The Hawkes Bay Inter Zone "Gardner Shield" competition played weekly between the Napier & Hastings zones has reached the "finals" stage with BLUFF HILL BC (Napier Zone) and Havelock North BC (Hastings zone) to play the FINAL on Thursday 13 December '07 at 1.00pm at Port Ahuriri BC.

Les Stuart's Photo Gallery Fay, Irene - relaxing after bowls Maureen - measuring takes time Is that her lunch bag? Johnny, ......... Russell, John Lois, Noeline, Alan, Bernie, Diane, Merv, Pete, Doreen Lunch break during the women's triples

Coaching / Laws / Etiquette COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise Game Plan Win the majority of the ends you play Play only minimum or maximum length (jack delivery then very important) Always have two bowls in the head Minimize errors by keeping shot losses to 2 shots Greed - do not widen the head for the opposition           - do not chase more shots and cause risk when holding shot Enjoy – keep composed, show confidence, especially if you or the team are losing Do not change a game or length that is winning WHEN CAN A PLAYER GO UP AND LOOK AT THE HEAD? Occasionally you come across a player who wants to go up and look at the head after each delivery. Is this OK? Appendix A.4      Restricting the movement of players during play If a Controlling Body decides that it is appropriate to restrict the movement of players during play, provision for this should be included within the Conditions of Play in line with the following. After delivering their first bowl, players will only be allowed to walk up to the head under the following circumstances. Singles game - after delivery of their third and fourth bowls. Pairs game (each player playing four bowls) the leads: after delivery of their third and fourth bowls; and the skips: after delivery of their second, third and fourth bowls. Triples game (each player playing three bowls) the leads: after delivery of their third bowl; the seconds: after delivery of their second and third bowls; and the skips: after delivery of each of their bowls. ETIQUETTE: When watching a game always observe strict neutrality. Advice or criticism must not be given. Barracking is bad form.

Miscellaneous TWO MISSING BOWLS: Before David Thorne died he loaned two of his wine-coloured Classic II bowls to someone - and we are not sure who the borrower was. Dave's son would like the complete set so if you remember who might have borrowed the bowls please contact Craig. BOWLS ON SKY SPORT Thank you , John O'Shea, for providing this info. I have repeated some of these times (further down) from Bowls NZ website Some of you will have SKY but might not be aware that you can see bowls at the times listed below;  Tues 11th 7:30pm women's singles 2nd semi final sky sport 1 replayed wed 12th 4:25pm on sky sport 2 Tues 18th 7:30pm women's final sky sport 1 replayed wed 19th 4:25pm sky sport 2 Tues 25th 7:30pm men's singles 1st semi final sky sport 1 replayed wed 26th 10:25pm sky sport 2  CLUB CHRISTMAS HAM: Next Sunday, Dec 16th, the club is holding its annual Club Christmas Ham Tournament. This is always a popular event so get your name in early. Single names go on the noticeboard by Thursday 13th. Cost is $5 per person. TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event concludes this Wednesday (6.00 pm - 8.15 pm). Congratulations to those who thought up the concept and carried it through. Those who took part enjoyed the challenge (of the weather, of the bowling, of the light - or lack of it). Well done.

Quote / Humour / Bowls NZ / Bowls HB QUOTE: It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. But it does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again. THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY: BOWLS HB WEBSITE - 265 VISITORS: In the past week 265 people visited the Bowls Hawkes Bay website - that includes any people revisiting the site. Remember there is a link to the site at the top of this page. During the same time the Bowls Taradale site had 201 visitors. Bowls On TV (from Bowls NZ website) With the recent staging of the Fuji-Xerox New Zealand Open and the televising of the eagerly awaited World Bowls Championships in January, bowlers will be able to enjoy an unprecedented amount of top class bowls on our television screens in the next two months. The success of the Fuji-Xerox New Zealand Bowls Open can be enjoyed again with the showing of the major matches on Sky Television during December and January. Television One will be showing live broadcasts of the World Bowls finals The schedule for the programmes, which will make excellent bowling viewing, is .- WOMEN’S   Tuesday 4th December 2007 Women’s Singles Semi Final One   7.30pm-9.00pm Tuesday 11th December 2007 Women’s Singles Semi Final Two   7.30pm-9.00pm Tuesday 18th December 2007 Women’s Singles Final   7.30pm-9.00pm MEN’S   Tuesday 25th December 2007 Men’s Singles Semi Final One   7.30pm-9.00pm Tuesday 1st January 2008 Men’s Singles Semi Final Two   7.30pm-9.00pm Tuesday 8th January 2008 Men’s Singles Final   7.30pm-9.00pm Each slot will repeat on Sky Sport Two and Three- Please check your “Sky Watch” programme guide for further details.

Coming Up: CLUB:   Sun Dec 16th - Club Christmas Ham (entries close Thu 13th) CENTRE: 1 Secondary Schools Championships in Wellington - Sunday, Monday and Finals Tuesday morning   2 Thu Dec 13 - Gardner Shield FINAL at 1.00pm at Port Ahuriri BC.   3 Sat Dec 15 - Dorchester Men's Open 2 bowl Triples   Section Play - 8.30am @ Bowls Napier (two greens) Sun Dec 16 - Dorchester Men's Open 2 bowl Triples   Post Section Play - 8.30am @ Bowls Napier.

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NEWSLETTER No 16
17/12/07

Christmas message - click sign

Recent Results NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS – DECEMBER 2007 These championships were held at both Silverstream and Stoke’s Valley greens in Upper Hutt (Wellington). The greens were well prepared and facilities there were good. Accommodation (the old Silverstream Hospital – which left much to be desired) and transport to and from this was supplied to all competitors. I was particularly pleased that I had a vehicle because where we had 4 members of Region 3’s team we were separated as far as the respective draws were concerned. It was also great that Craig was there and between he, myself and Grant Davis (Male manager from Manawatu District) we combined to afford all of our players access to an adult for assistance. The competition as we knew it would be, was very strong. In fact I believe that some of our top Centre bowlers would have difficulties playing both the male and female singles champs and also the secondary schools boys’ pairs champions.  The Bowls Taradale competitors (and myself – as female manager) are very grateful to Bowls Hawkes Bay for subsidizing the costs so generously. A lot was learned from this experience and I believe that our representatives have a greater knowledge of the game, of this type of competition, and of the requirements to be successful in this sporting arena. Time will tell!!!!  Mandy had a disappointing first day and failed on the countback to be a member of the top 6. She played very well on Day 2 to reach the final of the Championship Plate where she was runner-up. ( she played a Hong Kong Rep. 3 times throughout the championships – Day 1 loss, Day 2 win and Day 3 a close loss).  Tessa and Malia were top qualifiers for the Plate Pairs final after winning all five games on Day 2 of competition. On Finals day they played very well to beat the team with the highest differential from the two day competition.  Alex was a young boy amongst men – he played some very good bowls but was overwhelmed at the intensity of the competition. I believe that some of our top H.B. players would have difficulty competing against the young man who took away the Singles title for the second year in a row. He was very skilled and quite clinical in dispatching his opponents. Auckland certainly has a very good number of fine young bowlers.  I wish to thank Bowls Hawkes Bay for their great support for this group to have a chance to experience this great competition. We will now get back to work to help our students learn more and be even better skilled to compete next year.  Sincerely  Wilma Ennor Alex, Wilma, Mandy, Malia, Tessa Region 3 Team CLUB CHRISTMAS HAM: What a day this was! Magnificent weather, huge numbers, festive garb - the lot. We played three games of one hour, swapping roles (lead, then two, then skip) after each game. This was followed by a social hour and BBQ meal. Thank you to the organisers. The remarks I heard were so grateful and spontaneous. How many clubs would finish up a year with two full greens and in such high spirits. We have so much to be thankful for. DORCHESTER MEN'S OPEN 2 BOWL TRIPLES: Twenty four of our bowlers took part in the Dorchester Men's Open 2 bowl Triples at Bowls Napier on the weekend. This impressive representation speaks volumes for the vitality of our club. Two teams reached the semifinals but could not quite make the final. Congratulations to our seminalists: Phil Young, Jack Philip, Brian Annear  and  Paul Selby, John O'Shea, Murray Glassey. TWILIGHT BOWLING TOURNAMENT: This event concluded last Wednesday. Once again congratulations to those who thought up the concept and carried it through - and to Mates Beer for sponsoring the tournament. Bowlers who participated over the last 10 weeks voted the tournament a huge success and it is planned to stage another twilight tournament in the New Year (Feb-March). GARDINER SHIELD RESULTS: The final between BLUFF HILL BC (Napier Zone) and Havelock North BC (Hastings zone) was played on Thursday 13 December at Port Ahuriri BC. The result was a draw. Another game between the same two teams will have to be played before a winner can be announced.

Les Stuart's Photo Gallery Pedro, John Maureen, Wendy Pete, Danny Brenda, Agnes, Nancy, Jacqui, Colleen, Sylvia, Wendy, Sue (??) Ray, Pete, Ross, Chris, Phil, Bruce, Wilma (??)

Coaching / Laws / Etiquette COACHING CORNER If you want to win you must practise Basics Do Matter All bowlers, irrespective of their skills level, should get their coach to look at their bowling action at least once or twice a year. It is not unusual for small faults to creep into your technique and thus reduce the percentage of successful shots. Good coaches will not apply major surgery but will help you to get rid of the problem. You will generally find the winner of a game is the one who does the basics best. PLEASE SIR, HUMPHREY IS IN HOSPITAL: You are in a competition and it is necessary to appoint a substitute. Do you know what qualifications are needed before a substitute can be appointed? Bowls NZ Domestic Regulations Four 7.8   Qualifications of Appointees A Substitute approved by the Controlling Body shall, where possible, be: (a)  Of playing ability equal to, or less than, the Team Member who is absent; (b)  A player who has not already participated in the tournament; (c)  A player who satisfies the eligibility requirements for Team Members stated in the Conditions of Play; (d)  Where it is not possible to satisfy the above requirements, the Controlling Body may appoint any suitable player to act as Substitute; (e)  Players shall not be transferred from one Team to another. ETIQUETTE: Bowls is a friendly game and all players should show sportsmanship and remember courtesy costs nothing. When you finish your game, congratulate the winner, thank the marker, umpire and socialise with your opposition.

Miscellaneous BOWLS ON SKY SPORT Tues 18th 7:30pm women's final sky sport 1 replayed wed 19th 4:25pm sky sport 2 Tues 25th 7:30pm men's singles 1st semi final sky sport 1 replayed wed 26th 10:25pm sky sport 2  QUOTE: Most people achieved their greatest success one step beyond what looked like their greatest failure. HARD LUCK, MATE "There's nothing wrong with saying hard luck! Just learn to do it without the snigger." Ruaporo, Le Lievre Sec School Champs (from Bowls NZ website) St Peters’ Greg Ruaporo showed he’s the schoolboy king of bowls when he successfully defended his singles title at the National Secondary School Bowling Championships, which finished at the Silverstream Club in Wellington today. Ruaporo coasted through the semi finals before winning his final with similar ease against Nathan Glasson of Aranui High School, 17 – 7. However, the other defending champions, Michael Johnson and Nathanael Lucas, of Tawa College, were surprisingly toppled by Scott and Luke Cottrell, of Waiheke High School, in the boys’ pairs. Emma Le Lievre, of Thames High School, took out the girl’s singles title. AMENDMENTS TO CENTRE FIXTURES: Twelve changes have been made to the Centre Fixtures calendar - some minor (eg. starting times) and some major (eg cancellation). To see the full list of Centre Fixtures and amendments go to the Bowls Hawkes Bay website (Bowls Hawkes Bay)

Coming Up: CLUB:   January 13th 8.30 am Men's Triples Final Barry Hanlen, John Hanlen, Morris Williams ... and ... Frank Grantham, Graeme (Pedro) Pedersen, Brian Annear   11.30 am Men's Senior Pairs Jon O'Shea / Frank Grantham still have two lives intact. One lifers include Phil Young / Brian Annear, Jack Philip / Ross Hamilton and John McLaughlin / John Hanlen.   9.00 am Men's Fours Final Paul Selby (Jim Fitzsimons, Mike Madden, Johnny Ward) and Bruce Mitchell (Peter Thomson, Ray Falvey, Bob Gray). Bruce's team has two lives, Paul's has one     If any Centre fixture clashes with this date these games will be resheduled       CENTRE:

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