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2015/2016BOWLS WA

ANNUAL REPORT

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CONTENTS PAGEOffice Bearer’s Directory 4Sponsors 4Past Presidents 5Reports

President 6Chief Executive Officer 8Bowls Management 10Country 12Club Development 14Greens & Infrastructure 15Fixtures & Events 16Umpires 17Inclusive Practices 18High Performance 20National Training Centre 21Regional Bowls Manager 22Finance 24

Financial Statements 25Bowls WA Events 36Country Pennants 42Metropolitan Pennants 44Bowls WA Awards 46Club Membership 50

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Office Bearers 2015 / 2016Patron: Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western AustraliaVice Patron: Beryl BrennanPresident: Graham LeeksDeputy President: Kerry AndersenBoard Directors: Lisa Featherby (Finance), Therese Hastings (Fixtures & Events), Linda Deegan-Humphries (Country), Hendy Cowan, Vince Del Prete, Marc Abonnel (Club Development), Tim Murray (part)Hon Auditor: Jeff Edwick

General CommitteesBowls Management: Kerry Andersen (Ch), Tom Gates, John Goddard, Brian Burton, John Bridge, Bev Bradshaw, Anne Lilley, Linda Landers, Merle Burn, Linda Deegan-Humphries, Kevin Heberle, Therese Hastings, Michael Goble-Garratt, Tony Hockey, Jim PowellCountry: Linda Deegan-Humphries (Ch), Anita Cowan, Shayne Mackin, Sandra Trenowden, Barrye Thompson, Janine Smith, Ross Warburton, Kevin Heberle, Christine RadfordGreens & Infrastructure: Jim Powell (Ch), Kevin Lynch, Gary Pollett, Dicky Dawe, Peter Bekink, Warren Carslake, Bill Blakely, Walter HoldenClub Development: Mark Abonnel (Ch), Tim Murray, Brian Lucas, Ray Povey, Paul FirthFixtures and Events: Therese Hastings (Ch), Trevor Barron, John Bridge, Derek Boardman, Brian Burton, Leigh Salter, Leonie Potts, Merle Burn, Helen Hamilton, Karen Weir, Lynette WallUmpires: Michael Goble-Garratt (Ch), George Bydder, William Cowan, Anne Crabb, Wiggy Harley, Michael Miller, Sue Hogg, Eric WilliamsOver 60’s Selector Men: Roger Barns, Brian Burton, Mike ZusmanOver 60’s Selector Women: Sue Hogg, Anne DraysonState Selector’s Men: Graeme Wishart (Ch), Roger Barns, Tony HockeyState Selector’s Women: Helen Stevens (Ch), Jaewyn Norton, Therese HastingsState Coaches Men: Tony Hockey, Alan Petchell (Ass)State Coaches Women: Therese Hastings, Elaine McDonald (Ass)State Coach Under 18’s: John Goddard

Office AdministrationChief Executive Officer: Ken PrideOperations Manager: Aaron DelaporteCompetition & Events Manager: Pieter HarrisOffice Staff: Clare Sopp (Reception and Administration), Elizabeth Rolt (Accounts), Denise McMillan (Inclusive Practices Officer & High Performance)

Official Photographer: Hans SmitSunday Times Reporter: Clive Adams

Cover Photo: Kristina Krstic in action at the Australian Sides Championships. Image supplied by Bowls Australia

Bowls WA would like to thank and acknowledge the following sponsors and business partners

for their ongoing support:

BOWLS WA OFFICE BEARERS & SPONSORS

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PAST PRESIDENTS

Bowls WA Unified Past PresidentsG Leeks 2014-P Buller 2010-14F Lilley 2008-10N Samuel 2006-08T Barron 2004-06

RWABA - Past PresidentsB Gilbride 2002-04J Yandle 2000-02V McIntyre 1998-00G V Bainbridge 1996-98J W Morton 1994-96A F Ayres 1992-94K T Cadee 1990-92J J Carter 1988-90T H Joel 1986-88R G Wishart 1984-86P N Stanley 1982-84C W Hicks 1980-82N E Fraser MBE 1978-80A M Eddy AM JP 1976-78A W Hall 1974-76H G Charleson 1972-74J Murray JP 1970-72E I Paddick JP 1967-70H E Smith JP 1963-67A Cruikshank 1961-63Dr A P Davis 1957-61J L Rae 1953-57E C Lawrence 1947-53W J Sumpton 1945-47W Christie 1936-45E B McKenna 1934-36J Hammill 1931-34Dr F W Carter 1930-31G H Olney 1928-30J Holdcroft 1927-28W M Nairn 1926-27J Scaddan C.M.G. 1921-26

RWABA - Past Presidents cont.L Alexander 1920-21A L Parsons 1919-20J Hammill 1918-19G P Stevens 1917-18W W Berry 1909-17E A Evans 1908-09F L Parkes 1907-08R P Vincent 1906-07L Alexander 1904-06F Good 1903-04J Stoddart 1902-03J G Warner 1901-02C J McHenry-Clarke 1900-01R A Dixon 1899-00T B Jackson 1898-99

WALBA Past PresidentsN Samuel 2003-04F Doran 2001-03G Susac 1999-01B Brennan 1996-99V Lester 1994-96B Meyers 1993-94A O’Shannassy 1991-93P Plowman 1989-91E Reynolds 1987-89M Slavich 1985-87D Filmer 1983-85H Repacholi 1981-83C Hicks 1979-81P Needham 1976-79J Ellett 1973-76J Shaw 1969-73S Rogers 1965-69M Fraser 1961-65G Hulin 1957-61I Allen 1952-57A Neill 1944-52A M Yates 1935-44

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - PRESIDENT

President’s ReportI have great pleasure in presenting my report for the 2015-16 season. It has been a privilege to serve as your President for the past two years.

The role of Bowls WA President is twofold. The first is to oversee the operational side of the bowling season which is managed by the CEO and his staff and the various committees. The second and probably more important is the strategic role where as part of the Board we plan for the future so as to make bowls in WA better and stronger.So what has been done, or is planned, to make clubs stronger and better able to not only survive, but thrive.

► Bowls Connect is now well established and now universally used throughout WA with benefits to clubs and their members.► Proposal to implement club affiliation fees to replace the outdated capitation model of a levy against members.► Major changes planned for the 2016-17 pennant season to try and revitalise the competitive season.► In conjunction with Bowls Australia have added another Regional Bowls Manager to assist clubs with a varied and wide range of activities.► Additional funding for high performance and marketing and promotion.

FinanceElsewhere in this Annual Report you will find detailed accounts and a report from our Finance Director. These identify a small surplus for the 2015/16 season which is an excellent result and a credit to the CEO and his staff. I would also like to thank Finance Director Lisa Featherby for the professional and competent manner in which she handled her portfolio.

Marketing and ParticipationMembership as measured by our capitation returns continued to decline in the last 12 months, but by not as much as the previous three years, but a decline nevertheless. The metro fared worse than the country.

Sadly our capitation system allows clubs to be dishonest and not capitate members they should, substantially reducing the amount paid to Bowls WA, requiring capitation to be increased each year. Therefore those club members paying capitation are subsidising those that do not. This is a sad indictment on all clubs that allow this to occur and a compelling reason for Bowls WA to propose a change to the club fixed fee model.

Whilst competitive numbers decline in all states around Australia, bowls as a game played socially continues to increase by around 15% each year.

This has to be good for the game and for clubs, who need to embrace the opportunity this provides and turn it into club membership either as playing or social members.

PartnershipsWe continue to be indebted to the Dept. of Sport and Recreation for their ongoing support by way of grants to Bowls WA and their generous support of many clubs in WA through the CSRFF grants. We have developed a strong relationship with DSR through our CEO and this was highlighted by the attendance of the Minister of Sport and Recreation the Honourable Mia Davies at out Awards Dinner in May.

We also thank BCIB who sponsor metropolitan pennants and Crown Perth for their contribution to our Awards Night.

We also acknowledge Seniors Recreation Council, Bowls Elite, Henselite and Aero Bowls.

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CountryIn my two years as President I have made a sincere effort to visit as many country clubs as possible and in this time I have been able to visit over 70 clubs. This has been very helpful to me in understanding more about country bowls and the unique challenges country clubs face.

My thanks to our Country Director Linda Deegan-Humphries who has worked tirelessly on behalf of country clubs and is a strong advocate for country clubs and bowlers at the Board table.

Also my thanks to the Country Committee and the Zone and League committees for the great work they all do. It is for them a huge commitment both in time and effort and I applaud them all.

Bowls ConnectThe Bowls Connect website is now well established and used in almost in all clubs and Leagues with benefits to clubs and members.

Bowls WA is the envy of all other states and acclaimed by Bowls Australia as the most proficient around the country, with our Operations Manager Aaron Delaporte the go to person for issues that require clarification or resolution.

Bowls AustraliaWe continue to strengthen our relationship with the Bowls Australia Board and staff. We were pleased to welcome the BA President Nigel Smith and CEO Neil Dalrymple to our Awards Dinner in May.

BA have decided to take over the management of the Over 60’s Side series and provide some funding, as they accept that this age group is the fastest growing of any age group within competitive bowls.

This year the Over 60’s Side Series will be in Perth at the Osborne Park club in early October.

BoardIn October Con Migro resigned from the Board to take on the role of President of the Yokine Bowling Club. Con made a strong contribution to the Board as chair of the Marketing and Participation committee.

The Board invited Marc Abonnel to join the Board to fill this vacancy and in January Tim Murray joined the Board to fill a casual vacancy.

Most Board members whose two year term is up, are available for re-election with the exception of Therese Hastings, who after 4 years is stepping down to concentrate on her other BA and BWA roles. The Board will miss her contribution around the Board table, but delighted that she is to continue to play an active role in bowls in WA.

My thanks to Kerry Anderson, Deputy President and chair of the BMC, a very challenging and important job. Kerry has been of great support to me and I value her wise counsel.

My sincere thanks to all the Board for their support and for their commitment in working towards making bowls in WA the best that it can be.

Bowls WA StaffThe Board and the WA bowling fraternity is indeed very lucky to have such outstanding staff running the affairs of Bowls WA. The CEO has wonderfully supported myself and the Board, as have his hardworking and dedicated staff.

Also well done to our volunteer committees for without them and their commitment to help manage bowls affairs and events we would be very hard pressed.

Graham LeeksBowls WA President

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - CEO

Chief Executive Officer Report

The past 12 months have been challenging for the staff as we have continued to seek to provide further services to our clubs with a tightening of resources available to us. This is not a criticism of anyone, but rather an economic fact as our traditional income streams of capitation, sponsorship, government support and investment income remain under pressure. Costs have been minimised wherever possible but importantly that must be balanced against the critical need to “grow the sport” which needs resources (both human and monetary) – it is a tricky balancing act.

As a result the Annual General Meeting will determine whether the means of funding the sport in WA via its membership will change. Irrespective of the outcome of the vote, the current age old capitation system is broken and will remain broken whilst capitated club membership continues to decline. Change is required for without a strong, financially viable overarching Association to assist in governing the sport, the game as we now know it will surely die – and the current administration will not let that occur without a determined fight.

Finance

I have already mentioned the tough conditions in which to run a sporting organisation; therefore it is very pleasing to post a small surplus of $6,908.00 for the financial year. Specific details are recorded elsewhere in the Report, but in general the surplus was built upon a 4% decrease in expenditure, a better than budgeted capitation income (albeit we lost a further 520 capitated members) and a slight increase in our competitions income. Returns on investments are also of course at historic lows, particularly given the Association’s position of only investing in very low risk investment opportunities.

Corporate Partners

We continue to be fortunate in having a strong level of corporate support for the game in WA. BCiB now moves into its 5th year as the major sponsor of our metropolitan pennant competition and continues as one of the country’s greatest financial supporters. Henselite similarly have continued its support of Country Week and our State Triples, Crown Perth provide wonderful assistance in the hosting of our Annual Awards evening, Bowls Elite through local player Kyle McIlroy and Aero Bowls provide continued assistance in various events with the Seniors Recreation Council renewing a commitment to our Over 60’s Mixed Pairs event, which grows in popularity.

This state is fortunate to have strong financial and non-financial support from the Department of Sport & Recreation. Many programs are assisted by their funding, including huge support at club level via the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund and at all times are most supportive in guiding sport’s such as Bowls through the myriad of issues that crop up seemingly on a weekly basis. Our thanks to DSR in spite of their own difficult budgetary challenges.

Club support

Over the past year the Association has refocussed on providing our 207 affiliated clubs with as much on the ground support as possible. A new Standing Committee of the Board was formed, the Club Development Committee chaired by Marc Abonnel and includes a number of current and past Club President’s on the committee in addition to Bowls Australia Regional Development Manager in Clive Adams. This committee has been charged with the responsibility of seeking specific means of assisting our clubs and already has run training evenings on matters of great interest and relevance to club operations. This area will be a very real focus of future planning with a goal of making our club administrations as strong as they can be, with an end result of long term financial viability and strong governance principles.

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Changes in the wind

As I have mentioned in previous reports and via Jack Hi, the option of doing nothing as numbers slowly decline is not on the table. Significant work has been carried out by the Fixtures and Events Committee on the future pennant structure in an effort to make it more attractive to both current and prospective members. These changes will kick in for the back end of 2016/17 with promotions and demotions altered in order to cater for a 14 week, 8 team pennant season in 2017/18. Options for members is the key with a new fast paced 4 week triples competition to be introduced to liven up the game, in tandem with the shorter pennant season. This will be on trial and closely monitored with some tweaking inevitable, but it is important that clubs embrace this and seek to excite and involve members to reinvigorate our sport. It will not be a magic pill to solve all issues – but it is an important start!

Board and Staff

My thanks to the Board for the support it has provided over the course of the year to myself and the staff. WA is fortunate to have a strong Board that understands the issues at grassroots level and continues to work for the betterment of the game at all levels.

The staff of Bowls WA is the best in the country. Much is done by a relative few, with Pieter Harris running seamless events and competitions, Aaron Delaporte the leader in administering the Bowls Connect system in WA, Liz Rolt with over 20 years experience in our accounts area does the work of two people, Denise McMillan has transformed the Inclusive Practices area to be a leader in WA for those less fortunate than most, with Clare there to tie everything together. Although Bowls Australia based, Clive Adams has built an enviable reputation amongst his fellow RBM’s, already supervising RBM’s in other states and territories and we welcome Shenayde Heldt as our 2nd RBM to commence in July. We have a great team and I thank them most sincerely for their tireless efforts.

Finally a thank you to Neil Dalrymple and his staff at Bowls Australia. They have many competing interests and each of our states and territories run the game in differing ways. The strong collaborative approach taken by Neil and BA is much appreciated and we look forward to continue to work with them for the betterment of the game in WA.

Ken PrideChief Executive Officer

Directors Attended Apologies Graham Leeks 10 - Kerry Andersen 10 - Hendy Cowan 8 2 Therese Hastings 10 - Linda Deegan-Humphries 8 2 Vince Del Prete 8 2 Lisa Featherby 10 - Marc Abonnel 5 - Tim Murray 4 -Retired Directors Con Migro 3 -

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - BOWLS MANAGEMENT

Bowls Management CommitteeWith the overarching responsibility for the game of bowls in this State, the Bowls Management Committee is aware of the need for new ideas to encourage more players into our great game.

Our operational committees are always hard at work, to bring their ideas to the table for consideration by the BMC Committee.

Marc Abonnel was appointed to the committee in August, in the position vacated by Peter Falconer, following which he moved to a casual vacancy on the Board.

The Fixtures and Events Committee spent many hours developing a new format for the pennant season to be introduced in 2017/2018. The recommendation, when first presented to the BMC was received with acclaim, and now as you are all aware, is on the agenda for the near future.

However a prior proposed mixed gender pennant competition did not eventuate, due to a lack of interest.

I commend the Fixtures and Events Committee, and particularly, Pieter Harris, for the work involved to bring the new Pennant structure to fruition.

The Umpires Committee, led by Mike Goble-Garratt keeps us informed of any changes to the Laws of the Game and how they are to be interpreted. It was with sadness that we noted the passing of George Bydder, a long standing member of the Umpires Committee.

The Greens and Infrastructure Committee now has an agreed process for the inspection of greens. This ensures that all clubs are assessed using the same criteria.

The High Performance and Coaching Committee have recently undertaken a comprehensive performance review with DSR, with improvements being considered at Board level.

Conditions of Play were revised to lift restrictions on country members to play mid-week metropolitan pennant, on the proviso there was no clash with their Home Club’s pennant competition.

Comprehensive Bowls Connect training was held in regional areas, with thanks to Aaron Delaporte and Clive Adams.

John Goddard resigned from the committee in April. I thank John for his time on the committee.

With the Field of Play Rules and associated Conditions of Play to be revised during the winter break, the various committees are still active, to ensure that the forthcoming season runs smoothly.

My thanks go to CEO Ken Pride, and the BMC committee members, for their valuable commitment and support during the year.

With the proposed Fixed Fee Club model on the table, and a revised pennant competition in the near future, I look forward to leading this committee into an exciting time in the association’s history.

Kerry AndersenBowls WA Deputy President / Director Bowls Management

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CountryCountry Clubs are continuing to feel the impact of declining populations and sponsorships.

A Zone and League Boundary Review resulted in a recommendation for no change to both Southern and South-West Zones. New models for pennant competitions were given in an attempt to alleviate the frustrations felt within some Leagues. Some responses to these findings have been received and ongoing discussion and consultation is current.

The September meeting of the Board of Directors was held at Brookton Bowling Club followed by an open forum attended by few interested country members who brought several items of concern to the notice of the Directors for discussion. The question is now asked if this initiative is worthwhile given the lack of support from Country bowlers this past year.

Severe fires devastating the Esperance and Yarloop areas saw Country Clubs raise considerable amounts of financial support for these affected areas. Scaddan lost their Clubhouse and greens and are working strongly as a community to re-establish their facilities whilst Yarloop offered their Club as shelter for those in need.

Congratulations to those Clubs who have upgraded their facilities in this season. Your members and volunteers must be acknowledged.

Mandurah APL Cup 2015

An exciting and inspiring competition which drew accolades from Country Bowlers saw men and women from both metropolitan and country clubs competing under the roof of the Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club to battle for ultimate state-wide bragging rights.

The event was staged over a single weekend on September 26th and 27th in a carnival format of one hour games making for a fast paced, action packed festival of bowls.

Each club was guaranteed at least seven matches making for a great opportunity for club members to support their clubs in high stakes bowls action. We look forward to this year’s event.

Inter Zone Round Robin

Inter Zone events this season displayed some exciting bowls. The Men’s event was hosted by Kalgoorlie and won by Northern Zone and the Women’s event was hosted by Emu Point and won by South West Zone.

Eastern Zone took home the Women’s Pairs trophy in a tightly contested event hosted by Wonthella. Great excitement was displayed in this win.

Congratulations to the winners and to the Clubs that hosted these events.

Country Week

A strong Country contingent descended upon the Metropolitan area in March and April. Competition was fierce and camaraderie was enjoyed by both the Men and Women competitors.

The Country acknowledges and thanks those Metropolitan Clubs, their Greens Staff and the Catering Staff that hosted the many rounds of events over that period.

2016 Men’s Country Week WinnersSingles - Michael Ford (Geraldton)Pairs - Geoff Halliday and Eddie Dodd (Wonthella)Fours - Keith Strahan, Branco Andrijich, Eugene O’Sullivan, Ashley Grundy (Toodyay)

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2016 Women’s Country Week WinnersSingles - Patricia Stone (Scaddan) Pairs - Barbara Sullivan and Margaret Mance (Eaton) Fours - Roma Dunn, Julie Lindsay, Peg Currie and Jenni Rogalski (Dudley Park)

Country Coaching Enhancement Scheme

Coaching was enjoyed by selected players at four venues during August 2015. I attended three of these sessions and was impressed by the enthusiasm shown by both participants and the coaches.

I acknowledge the time and effort volunteered by the State Level Coaches. The results of this program were visible at the ILRR’s and IZRR’s.

Bowls WA Events

Noelene Abe and Kerry Andersen won their fourth State Pairs title winning 2015/16 Bowls Elite Women’s State Pairs final at Hilton Park Bowling Club. They are the event’s most successful combination in its history.

Other notable results by country players included the Women’s Over 60’s Pairs won in a great contest by Noelene Keeffe (Gingin) and Rinske Butcher (North Beach), Lee Poletti, Kerry Andersen, Vicki Spragg and Bev Scott to take the 2015-16 Women’s State Fours and the Women’s State Singles runner up Noelene Abe.

Country Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the various annual awards presented at the magnificent Annual Awards Night at Crown.

Rosenthal Medallists Medal Under 18 Boy Bowler of the Year – Nathaniel Fuge (Gnowangerup)Bowls WA Small Country Club of the Year – Tammin Bowling ClubBowls WA Country Club of the Year “The Jim Murray Award” – Albany Bowling ClubVice Patron’s Medal Men’s Country Bowler of the Year – Michael Ford (Geraldton)Penny Needham Brooch Women’s Country Bowler of the Year – Karen Dye (Gnowangerup) & Norma Follington (Geraldton)Connie Hicks Brooch Women’s Bowler of the Year - Noelene Abe (Corrigin).

Congratulations to Lee Poletti on her induction to the Hall of Fame. Her achievements in this sport are phenomenal.

In closing

I have enjoyed my second year as Country Director. It is my privilege to represent Country Bowlers and with the Country Committee, once again look forward to the year ahead.

I sincerely thank Anita Cowan for her considerable contribution to the betterment of Bowls in the Country. Anita is standing down at the end of this term. Sincere thanks also to Ken Pride and the office staff for their continued support and to the band of Staff and Volunteers who ably managed each of the Country Week Competitions.

I congratulate every player who entered competitions this year. Without participants there cannot be winners.

To those of you who have taken on executive and administrative positions....WELL DONE!

Linda Deegan-HumphriesDirector Country

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Club DevelopmentEstablished this year following a review of Bowls WA operations the Club Development Committee (CDC) has a clear objective to help bowling clubs to be successful by providing support and resources in many vital areas. Whilst the committee is fairly new the members are committed and enthusiastic about helping clubs survive and thrive in what is currently a tough time for many clubs in Western Australia as the traditional pennant bowling club members continue to decline.

Governance, financial viability, membership recruitment, management and marketing, infrastructure maintenance and investment, promotion and development programs, sponsorship and grants, along with club compliance are just a few areas that this committee has already began looking at to assist clubs.

Currently in development is an online resource centre which will cover all these areas and more, to be established through a new area of the Bowls WA website it will include documents, links and forms so all club and members can access this valuable information easily.

Development courses will be run throughout the year similar to the last major course which was at South Perth Bowling Club conducted over three nights. The course was hosted by Sports Community and covered three major topics

1. Bowls club leadership in a changing world. 2. Marketing and Promotion in a connected world 3. Creating sustainable participation and membership growth at your club.

These sessions were highly valued by those who attended.

There is also the individual club support available via the Bowls Australia Regional Bowls Managers (RBM’s) being Clive Adams and Shenayde Heldt. The role and purpose of the RBM’s is very much aligned to the CDC and we will continue to work with them for the benefit of our clubs. The RBM’s work primarily on developing the health, financial viability and sustainability of clubs, Grants & Sponsorship, Bowls Australia participation programs (Jack Attack, Jnr Jack Attack, State Sporting Schools), Websites, Social Media, Bowls Connect and Local Council relationships.

Over the coming months the committee will be working with clubs to find out what areas they mostly need help and implementing new courses and workshops. We welcome feedback and any ideas that you feel can improve or support our bowling clubs.

Finally thank you to the committee for the progress made so far and I look forward to working with them over the course of the next twelve months.

Club Development CommitteeChairman Marc AbonnelCommittee Tim Murray, Ray Povey, Brian Lucas, Paul FirthBowls Australia Clive Adams and Shenayde HeldtBowls WA Aaron Delaporte

Marc Abonnel Director Club Development

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - GREENS & INFRASTRUCTURE

Greens & InfrastructureThe Greens and Infrastructure Committee members started their 2015-2016 season in August with a workshop at the Cambridge Bowling Club. With Cambridge having in place a carpet, a grass and a sand filled synthetic surface, this allowed the committee members to discuss the varied issues on different surfaces that they have encountered in previous years.

The workshop allowed the committee to formalise and regulate procedures when undertaking inspections and this proved invaluable during the season when future discussions took place regarding variations of the issues previously worked through at the workshop.

The annual inspections were conducted during the first and second weeks of October with a pleasing increase in the general standard of grass greens from previous years. Due to this, many clubs had enough grass greens to start the pennant season without last minute re-inspections being necessary.

In general the older carpet greens are still a concern with clubs needing to consider what they are going to do with them in the future.

The newer type of sand filled synthetics being laid continues to improve however time will tell regarding their longevity as a true surface.

At the start of the 2016-2017 Pennant Season there were 131 grass greens, 32 carpet type greens and 33 sand filled greens. It is expected that by the time the 2017-2018 season inspections commence there will have been an increase in the number of synthetic type surfaces as clubs continue to seek funding through the Department of Sport and Recreation for either putting in new synthetic surfaces or replacing existing ones.

One of the major concerns again this season was the rise in greens having rebounding ditches. This is an issue that can happen at any time for no apparent reason. However with closer inspections these issues can quite often be solved quite quickly with minimal expense. Clubs are required to be vigilant with this issue as it can happen anytime before or after inspections have taken place rather than waiting for complaints to be made to the Bowls WA Greens and Infrastructure Committee.

At the October inspections, clubs that had non fixed pegs and rink number were told that they had to be fixed to abide by the Laws of the Sport. This was reinforced at the end of the season with a memo going to all clubs explaining the requirements for the 2016-2017 season. Many clubs already have the correct equipment or fixed their issues immediately. It is down to the last few clubs to complete the process this winter ready for the October inspections.

During the year I was invited on behalf of Bowls WA to join the UWA Turf Industries Research Steering Committee. This committee is responsible for developing and implementing turfgrass research in WA and was established in 1995. Although some agenda items do not directly involve what bowling clubs do with their grass, it is an opportunity to learn what advances are happening in turfgrass and to develop much needed contacts within the industry. These contacts are sure to be valuable in the future as the turfgrass industry continues to face difficulties in the future as the synthetic surfaces continue to improve.

Lastly I would like to thank all members of the Greens and Infrastructure Committee for the time they volunteer in sometimes difficult circumstances and the support provided by the Bowls WA Board and staff.

Jim Powell Chairman Greens & Infrastructure

Fixtures & EventsThe challenges facing the Fixtures and Events Committee (F&E) are becoming increasingly evident as player numbers dwindle for a variety of reasons. Our committee is determined to leave no stone unturned in attempting to make the Bowls WA calendar suit the requirements and needs of our clubs and their members.

I again acknowledge the hard working members of the committee who not only oversee the updating of the ‘Field of Play” rules and “Conditions of Play” for both pennant competitions and State events but also plan the pennant fixtures, draws and logistics of the competition. They also plan and attend state events throughout the year giving up many hours of their time to provide the structure required for our competitions to take place.

Pieter Harris (Bowls WA Staff) provides expertise and knowledge to our committee and I thank him for the support he gives to me and the volunteer hours that he devotes to the running of events and recording of results.

I also thank the match officials and umpires from the clubs that make their greens available for state events and country week. Without your help and your club venues these events could not take place. To the greenkeepers and greens committees who provide us with great facilities thanks for your cooperation, especially at short notice on occasion.

The Bowls Management Committee (BMC) also plays an integral part in our committee’s role as it considers our recommendations before their implementation. This group of volunteers representing bowlers throughout the state is a vital connection with the bowls community. I thank the BMC for their support of our committee.

Looking at the 2016/17 pennant season, we have managed to remove double headers from the program. This has been possible for Tuesday Women’s fixtures by playing during Men’s Country Week. Traditionally, no fixture has taken place during this week but we believe that both competitions can be accommodated with little or no inconvenience to either.

The 2017/18 pennant season will see the end of our 18 game structure with 10 sides in each colour. The change to 14 games and 8 sides per colour will allow greater flexibility to players who are wanting to reduce their commitment to pennants while freeing up calendar space for state events, club championships and the club challenge competition. For those players wishing to maintain or increase the amount of in season bowls that they play there will be plenty on offer. While the changes will require an adjustment to be made in the promotion/demotion format for next season, the positives for players and clubs will be worth the effort. Our challenge is to keep our pennant competition current while encouraging and embracing change to move our great game forward.

Thankyou to the members of the BWA Board and staff for their support and to the other committees for their assistance in delivering the bowls program. We are always looking for new members with new and different ideas on how to construct our yearly program for the betterment of the game and those who so love to play it.

Therese Hastings Director Fixture & Events

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FIXTURES & EVENTS

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - UMPIRES

UmpiresThis past year we have seen the numbers of Officials (as the collective name for Markers, Measurers and Umpires is now known) reach 750 in the country with 134 attaining National Umpire status; 1 International Technical Official; and 425 Level 1 / 2 Umpires (qualified to re-accredit as they become due, up to 2019); and 121 Measurers. In the Metro region, some 765 Officials including 3 International Technical Officials; 181 National Umpires; 333 Level 1 / 2 Umpires; and 70 Measurers.

This has been achieved only through a sterling effort on the part of the 9 Metro and 14 Country league qualified Presenter & Assessors in conducting the necessary courses. In particular, we owe a great deal to the efforts of the Country P&As (and the participants in the courses run) whose areas require considerable travel, time and personal effort.

Of particular note this past year, has been the response to our pleas to clubs to ensure they attribute a higher responsibility to their members toward the clubs’ Officiating obligations, if they are to continue as viable sporting entities. Members of clubs previously shy of participating in this vital role seem to have finally been stepping up, which should augur well for the future.

Once again, Clubs are reminded that the Bowls WA Umpires Committee conducts 2 courses annually within the metropolitan region (around May & September). Country Leagues conduct similar courses in the regions either on a regular basis or by request, through the good graces of some most dedicated League Umpire Coordinators, which now, as mentioned, have to be conducted under the auspices of the P&A’s.

The new course structure, with more interactive participation by candidates would appear to be maintaining the high satisfaction from feedback received from those attending.

Two of our International Technical Officials have actively participated in officiating at the Australian Open in Queensland.

Before going to the sombre note below, I would like to acknowledge all those volunteers who have given freely of their time to contribute to this very important aspect of our game, without which the sport would definitely degenerate. So, once again, a very big ‘Thank you’ to members of the Umpires Committee, League Umpires Representatives and all those Club Umpires who have contributed this past year. ‘Thank you’ also to Yokine, Willetton and Perth & Tattersalls clubs for their vital level of support this past year in providing the venues for the Metro courses (and, of course, Mt Pleasant for the P&A training sessions).

VALE: GEORGE BYDDERIn April we received the sad news that George Bydder passed away following a short illness. George has been a member of successive Umpires’ Committees since 1998 right up until his illness this year, making significant contributions to our sport though his immense efforts to recruit, train and mentor new Umpires and encouraging active participation in the courses offered by the Committee/s. Most participants will remember George’s untiring presentations during those many sessions over the years.George will be well remembered for a long time as the stalwart he was. We will miss you George.

Michael Goble-Garratt Chairman Rules Committee

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Inclusive PracticesBowls WA entered into partnership with the Australian Sports Commission Sport CONNECT Inclusive Practices Initiative in October of 2010, having identified that including people in the sport at all levels is a key priority area and as such, it continues to be identified in the Bowls WA Strategic Initiatives 2014-2017.

This reporting year focused on building the Physical Disability team representation at both State and National level. In addition to this goal relationship building with other State Sporting Authorities, Disability Services Commission, the Department of Sport and Recreation, and Disability Organizations continued with attendance at Multi-Sport and community events.

April 2nd and 3rd saw thirty entries and twenty-eight bowlers participate in our second State Multi Disability Championships. This is an increase of 27% participation and show-cases the desire to continue on high performance pathways for players with disabilities. I would like to thank Kardinya Bowling Club for hosting and supporting this event as well as the volunteer umpires and markers whom we couldn’t do without! Congratulations to all of our participating bowlers (9 physical, 9 hearing impaired, 5 intellectual and 5 vision impaired).

The 2015-16 reporting year saw two National Multi-Disability Championships played – 2015 in October on the Gold Coast and 2016 in May in South Australia. These Championships are the National stepping stone to International events such as the Commonwealth Games and International Bowls with a Disability (IBD) Games.

WA state representatives have been attending since 2013 – in 2013 as a single player, and then in 2014 and 2015 as unique teams of three. In 2015 our Fremantle representative, Joe Davey, was awarded the prestigious Clover/Lester Perpetual Trophy – the Nationals had been running for 30 years and it was a first for WA – unfortunately we still weren’t in the running for any game Trophies.

2016 saw an influx with a team of eight WA players at the games and a potential State to be reckoned with as one of our three Open Triples team’s made it to the Semi-Finals in play off for Bronze, coming 4th of 16 teams. In the Open Men’s Pairs one of our three teams made it to the Finals for Gold and won and of our three B6 Men’s Singles players the Silver winner also came from WA! Our ladies team gave a fantastic show in the Ladies Singles and Pairs – while not coming out ahead they pushed their opponents to the limit on every game! I see a lot of potential in future Championships for these ladies and I am very proud of all our accomplishments.

With our Inclusive Practices specific funding coming to an end in 2016 the question on my mind is will pathways for bowlers with a disability continue? The precedence has been set to prove there is a need and desire for a pathway in this area – will it be considered for inclusion in the High Performance pathway in its own right and continue to be run on a state and national level to represent WA?

Thank you to the Department of Sport and Recreation, WA Minister for Sport Hon Mia Davies MLA, and Bowls Australia for their ongoing support for Inclusion in Sport.

Denise McMillanInclusive Practices Officer

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BOWLS WA MULTI-DISABILITY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (MIXED GENDER)Kardinya Bowling Club, April 2nd and 3rd, 2016STATE PHYSICAL DISABILITY PAIRS8 ParticipantsWinners: J Davey (Fremantle), E Gollan (Kardinya)R/Up: W Allsopp (Dowerin), S Murray (Scarborough)STATE DEAF DISABILITY PAIRS8 ParticipantsWinners: H Hughes & R Scott (Nollamara)R/Up: P Kozuh (Cockburn), H Wong (Belmont City)STATE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PAIRS6 ParticipantsWinners: J Maiolo & J Lehane (Gosnells)R/Up: A Cure (Physical - Fremantle), J Srhoy (Spearwood)STATE BLIND DISABILITY PAIRS6 ParticipantsWinners: G McLean (Warwick), M Pullinger (Perth & Tattersalls)R/Up: S Ferres (North Beach), G Strahan (Deaf - Manning)STATE PHYSICAL DISABILITY SINGLES9 ParticipantsWinners: W Allsopp (Dowerin)R/Up: E Gollan (Kardinya)STATE DEAF DISABILITY SINGLES9 ParticipantsWinners: H Hughes (Nollamara)R/Up: H Wong (Belmont City)STATE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITYSINGLES5 ParticipantsWinners: J Lehane (Gosnells)R/Up: R Hughes (East Fremantle)STATE BLIND DISABILITY SINGLES5 ParticipantsWinners: G McLean (VIBBWA & Warwick)R/Up: S Ferres (VIBBWA & North Beach)

● Joe Davey and Eddie GollanDISABILITY SPORT AUSTRALIAMULTI-BOWL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSClearview Bowling Club, South Australia, May 22nd and 27th, 2016OPEN MEN’S PAIRSGold Medal: S Murray (Scarborough), E Gollan (Kardinya)B5/6 MEN’S SINGLESSilver Medal: E Gollan (Kardinya)

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - HIGH PERFORMANCE

High PerformanceBowls WA is committed to creating a specific and systematic high performance structure that allows athletes and coaches to achieve their ultimate potential of participation at elite level by establishing clear development pathways and program implementation.

Our Aero Bowls Academy is 12 strong including new players Cameron Harris, Jillian Adam, Joanne Lancaster and Karina Gale. Congratulations to Craig Stokes and Miles Kemp who have completed a full two years in the Academy.

Kristina Krstic made her senior Australian debut in 2015, a feat which earned her cap number 83, alongside 500-test player Karen Murphy, at the internationally capped women’s event the Hong Kong Classic in November.

The Under 18 Championships at Tuggeranong, Canberra in October saw State Coach John Goddard choose a team to compete against the best young players in the country. Lack of depth saw the WA girls team add three NSW bowlers to complete the side. Player numbers at this level is a challenge that we continue to face. The girls team finished 6th and the boys 7th.

The Western Australian Over 60 Women’s side finished second and the Men third against seven other state and territories at the National Championships held in North Launceston, Tasmania in October. Later this year will see the Championships hosted in WA at the Osborne Park Bowling Club from Oct 9th to 13th. Preparations are underway to make this a fantastic event, the last of its kind being hosted by a State Sporting Association, before falling under the wing of Bowls Australia in future years.

Therese Hastings and Tony Hockey were appointed as the State Ladies and Men’s Coach respectively for the upcoming two years, both have Bowls Australia Advanced Coaching accreditation. Further appointments for the positions for state selectors and assistant coaches were as follows;Women: Chairperson of Selectors - Helen Stevens; Selector - Jaewyn Norton; and Assistant Coach – Elaine McDonald.Men: Chairman of Selectors - Graeme Wishart; Selector - Roger Barns; and Assistant Coach - Allan Petchell.

The women’s team placed second at the ACT Side Series with WA’s only loss of the tournament against champions New South Wales as they completed a remarkable turnaround from a disappointing campaign in 2015. Key victories over strong Queensland and Victoria sides proved the difference as they won five games in a row to claim a silver medal. The men had a more modest campaign with several new players but still were able to show that they can compete at the level required. Their sixth place finish has the selectors, coaches and players continuing to search for an answer that will lead to more wins.

The Department of Sport & Recreation presented Bowls WA with ten Key Findings and Recommendations from a High Performance review workshop in October 2015. An Action Plan for those Recommendations with a medium to high priority will include: (1) define a “way” or “standard” of what is required to become a high performance bowler; (3 & 4) develop coaches who might have aspirations to work with elite performers & develop coaching resources targeted at elite performance; (6) extend the Aero Bowls Academy concept to a larger cohort of athletes; (8) review the structure of high performance and upgrade the role of the high performance “leader”; (10) the Board to review the high performance funding investment. This plan will be reviewed quarterly in the year ahead.

Denise McMillan High Performance Coordinator

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Bowls Australia National Training CentreThe National Training Centre Program provides individual coaching and training plans for Western Australia based National Squad members. Each contracted player is supported to strive for sporting excellence and achievement of personal goals and to perform at an optimal level in key events and major competitions. Australian representation is the ultimate goal.

Presently, our squad is made up of one Jackaroo, Kristina Krstic and eight NTC members in Clive Adams, Corey Bessant, Matt Ellul, Lewis Grigg, Cameron Harris, Shenayde Heldt, Nathan Jones and Cody Packer. Each of these players is committed to meeting training expectations which include skill development through weekly drill requirements, fitness and healthy living routines which are monitored through an Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) reporting module and the development of an Elite Sportsperson culture both as individuals and within a group situation.

Every facet of the NTC program is continuously updated and reviewed by the BA High Performance Team through on line communications, twice yearly conferences and visits by the National Coach, Steve Glasson, to each of the training groups. Our WA squad will have the benefit of a visit from Steve in early July when everyone will be out to impress.

While training is an ongoing requirement of National squad players around the country, they are also intent on performing at an elite level in competition. Kristina Krstic has again taken opportunities given to her to represent Australia, receiving her Aussie Cap playing in the Hong Kong Classic Pairs last November. Teaming up with Karen Murphy, she was runner up in the event and also made the quarter final of the singles event. She also played in the development team at the Trans Tasman challenge. Along with Kristina at a state level Clive, Matt, Cody, Corey, Lewis and Shenayde all played in the National Sides Championships in the ACT. Cameron and Nathan will be hoping to force their way into state selection through their training efforts and results. The Australian Open looms as an opportunity for many of our squad to put their names before the National Selectors.

All athletes must have a balance in their different life areas and one of our programs which aims to equip our players with an understanding of the elite athlete lifestyle is the “Developing Champions” program. This is aimed at the young adults in our squad and has been developed by the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) and delivered by the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR). We will be continuing this program as part of the ongoing support of our athletes.

I would like to thank the Innaloo Bowling Club and Manning Bowling Club for their support of the NTC program through the availability of their greens and club facilities for training sessions. This is greatly appreciated by the players and myself.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the players for the way they are developing within the training program and the choices they are making to meet the demanding challenges of balancing work, study, family and sporting goals and commitments.

Therese HastingsNational Training Centre

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Bowls Australia Regional Bowls ManagerAnother year has passed and again, it’s been a busy time getting around to the Clubs and trying to assist with the many tools at the disposal of the Regional Bowls Manager team across Australia. One of the key advantages in my role is being able to speak to Clubs and share the great ideas that are being implemented both locally and throughout Australia.

Congratulations

The recent Bowls WA awards night highlighted the achievements of some of our most successful clubs – Sorrento, Mundaring, Albany and Tammin took the awards, but that does not ignore in any way the fantastic work that many of you as individuals, and clubs, are doing out there. There was a record number of nominations for awards which means not only are you achieving good things, but you are proud of them and wish to share.

Jack Attack

Congratulations to the clubs that have successfully launched Jack Attack programs. This year, Manning is the leader of the pack having conducted three successful seasons of Jack Attack, seeing numbers increase each time – the sky is the limit. Valley also conducted a great season of the new format, and Gosnells and Mundaring have also dipped their toe in the water.

Many other clubs have indicated interest, without so much success. I encourage you to continue trying different ways to promote your club and the program, and I am sure you can all make a success of it. Remember you can have a great product, but you do need to let everyone know it is there, and make sure they have a great experience when they walk through the doors of your Club.

Australia wide, over 100 clubs are enjoying the Jack Attack experience.

Sporting Schools – Juniors

It’s well known that junior sport is a challenge across all sports at the moment, however the fact that we are now struggling as a State to field junior teams is a concern. Sporting Schools is a federally funded program aimed at promoting sport in Primary Schools. Using the Jr Jack Attack bowls kit, kids can experience bowls in the school environment before heading to the clubs to try it for real. Mini-games, lightweight rubber bowls that are safe for young ones to handle are just the start.

Clubs should remember that engaging the local primary schools, has the bonus effect of engaging the parents too. As the schools are local, we know the parents will be too. Family is what our sport is about – everyone can play – we need to be letting parents know we have a sport the whole family can enjoy together.

Congratulations to Ken Perks, Bowls WA Club Coach of the Year. The program which ran at North Morley Primary School in conjunction with EdConnect and the Morley Bowling Club was inspirational and one of the best things I have been involved with in my 30 year bowls career. Year 4 students, who attended a program at their school, then invited to the club, and out on the green showing their parents how to play bowls – brilliant! The kids’ speeches of thanks, left many with a tear in their eye.

Communication

In the modern world in which we now operate, Clubs need to embrace more immediate forms of communication. We need to be reminding our members to come and use the facilities of the club, whether it be to enjoy a game of bowls, or to enjoy the great relaxed atmosphere that our Clubs provide.

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Whether it be using Social Media like Facebook and Twitter, or ensuring you have your members’ details in Bowls Connect so you can easily email them, we need to be communicating and promoting.

We also need to ensure we get the details of anyone that visits our Clubs so that we can invite them to return, or even better, to become a member.

Bowls WA Club Development Workshops

What a tremendous success these were. Whilst the attendance was smaller than was hoped, the information conveyed by Steve Pallas of Sports Community was excellent. Thanks to our great guest speakers in Brian Lucas from Sorrento, and Steve Lay from Bayswater. The two of them took us through some great successes at their clubs. I encourage clubs to get involved in these development workshops – you then pick and choose the things that will help improve your Club.

Club Planning

Many clubs, throughout the year, have established business plan to help document their way forward. Business Plans are a great way to engage with stakeholders and members, to recognise achievements, and to ensure your club does not suffer when people move on and take planning away with them in their head. I can assist any club that wishes to establish a plan, with the templates and methods to do so.

Welcome Shenayde Heldt!

WA has a second Bowls Australia RBM, and it’s well-known Ladies State Player Shenayde Heldt. Shenayde has been around bowls all her life, with her entire family known throughout the bowls community. Shenayde is very personable young lady who will bring an entirely different skillset to the RBM role. Shenayde is university qualified in the field of Criminology and has previously worked with the Department of Child Protection.

Shenayde’s focus will be on clubs South of the River, whilst my focus will switch to North of the River. Of course, the entire RBM team work together, so clearly we will assist each other if and when required.

Engaging an RBM to help your club

I cannot re-inforce enough that the role of RBM is to assist Clubs. It simply takes a phone call from you to one of us, and we will book in a time to come and see you. I encourage you to be completely open with us, and together we can work out the best way forward for your club.

Finally, we all need to work together for the sport of bowls to prosper. If you get a call from either myself or Shenayde, please make the time to speak with us, and hopefully we can all get something out of it.

Clive AdamsRegional Bowls ManagerClive can be contacted viaPhone: 0408 136 831Email: cadams@bowlsaustralia.com.au

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FinanceThe Association has finished the 2015/16 year with a small surplus of $6,908. A pleasing result given a continued reduction in capitated numbers and player participation in organised competition. Interest and investment income has come under pressure given the decline in deposit rates and investment returns have been negative in this period, reflected in the decline in the IOOF investment.

The Association maintains a tight cash flow and continues to evaluate all areas of expenditure for relevance and value to our members. This has helped produce a balanced budget for 2015/16, although significant pressure is evident in the forecast 16/17 budget given a further decline in interest income and reduction in state government funding support for the inclusive practices program.

Although the Regional Bowls Manager program is largely funded by Bowls Australia through the National Merchandise (logo) program, Bowls WA see excellent value in further contributing financially to an extension of it in 16/17. The RBM role within our clubs to revise and review club operations to ensure maximum potential and the development of clubs on and off the green is seen as necessary to ensure future financial viability; and we encourage all clubs to become involved.

There has been significant discussion and debate on the merits of the Club Affiliation Fee Model and the outcome of the vote at the AGM will be important. Bowls Australia has moved to this model which has provided a more secure and known income stream for them, which in turn if supported will provide the same to Bowls WA.

There are many challenges ahead, particularly when government funding is a significant part of the Association’s income. We continue to work on maximising efficiencies within the Association whilst addressing key issues such as club development and player participation.

Thank you to Ken Pride CEO and Liz Rolt, Accounts Officer for their continued assistance.

Lisa FeatherbyFinance Director

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016 NOTE 2016 2015 INCOME $ $ Administration 3(c) 61,624 71,081 Awards Night 10,977 10,295 Capitation Fees 678,836 667,659 Registration Fees 391 400 Coach Education 3,070 2,636 Coaching - Player Development 854 2,440 Development Programs 15,576 8,531 Grants / Sponsorship 254,146 317,667 High Performance 25,650 24,254 Umpiring 12,327 3,971 Competitions 154,979 149,625 Stock Sales 13,498 19,834 ________ ________ Total Income 1,231,928 1,278,393 EXPENSES Administration – General 82,994 102,972 Administration – Office 151,505 126,578 Administration – Employment 470,985 519,780 Awards Night 53,303 47,164 Capitation – Affiliation Fees 184,227 180,599 Registration Fees Expense - 606 Coach Education 2,656 3,689 Coaching – Player Development 817 1,779 Country 20,848 45,043 Board 17,165 18,175 Committees 2,411 4,391 Development Programs 41,893 40,453 Greens 3,607 3,947 High Performance 71,755 63,819 Junior Development - 804 Club Development 6,591 1,312 Umpiring 11,889 6,873 Competitions 93,041 93,415 Stock Purchases 9,333 14,125 ________ ________ Total Expenses 1,225,020 1,275,524 ________ ________ Surplus/(Deficit) before income tax 6,908 2,869 Income tax expense - - ________ ________ SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 6,908 2,869 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revaluation of property 4(b) - - ________ ________ TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 6,908 2,869 ======== ======== The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN BRIEF

Administration 6%

Capitation Fees 55%

Events 12%

Grants/Sponsorship 21%

High Performance 2%

Jack Hi 1%

Programs 3%

INCOME

Administration 23%

Bowls Australia 15%

Country 2%

Events 8%

High Performance 6%

Jack Hi 3%

Programs 5%

Staffing 38%

EXPENDITURE

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016 Asset Investment WALBA Retained Revaluation Revaluation General Windup Surplus Reserve Reserve Reserve Contrib. Total $ $ $ $ $ $ Balance at 1 May 2014 1,437,147 1,327,601 - 45,000 507,365 3,317,113 Comprehensive income Surplus for the year 2,869 - - - - 2,869 Other comprehensive income - - - - - - ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Total comprehensive income for the year 2,869 - - - - 2,869 Transfer to include WALBA Windup Contribution in Retained Surplus 507,365 - - - ( 507,365) - ________ ________ _______ ________ ________ ________ Balance at 1 May 2015 1,947,381 1,327,601 - 45,000 - 3,319,982 Comprehensive income Surplus for the year 6,908 - - - - 6,908 Other comprehensive income - - - - - - ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Total comprehensive income for the year 6,908 - - - - 6,908 Investment revaluation adjustment for the year - - ( 23,664) - - ( 23,664) ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Balance at 30 April 2016 1,954,289 1,327,601 ( 23,664) 45,000 - 3,303,226 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30TH APRIL, 2016 2016 2015 NOTE $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents 2 643,865 614,782 Investments 3 493,006 516,670 Trade & other receivables 11,328 7,219 Inventories 24,752 27,944 Prepayments 7,493 14,828 _________ _________ 1,180,444 1,181,443 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant & equipment 4(a) 2,480,262 2,493,723 _________ _________ TOTAL ASSETS 3,660,706 3,675,166 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade & other payables 5 42,030 44,321 Income in advance 6 4,775 6,119 Provisions 7 307,495 298,099 Other 8 3,180 6,645 _________ _________ TOTAL LIABILITIES 357,480 355,184 _________ _________ NET ASSETS 3,303,226 3,319,982 ========= ========= EQUITY Retained Surplus 1,954,289 1,947,381 Asset Revaluation Reserve 4(b) 1,327,601 1,327,601 Investment Revaluation Reserve ( 23,664) - General Reserve 45,000 45,000 _________ _________ TOTAL EQUITY 3,303,226 3,319,982 ========= ========= The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016 2016 2015 NOTE $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Receipts from Clubs 681,714 671,895 Interest Received 41,621 39,453 Grants / Sponsorship 252,471 273,650 Development Programs Receipts 43,127 27,808 Competition Fees 155,776 149,598 Stock Sales 11,736 20,148 Sundry Income 41,491 43,784 Payments to Suppliers & Employees (1,198,591) (1,248,605) _________ _________ Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 9 29,345 ( 22,269) _________ _________ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Fixed Asset Purchase ( 262) ( 1,008) Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets - - Cash Invested - ( 310,613) _________ _________ Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities ( 262) ( 311,621) _________ _________ Net increase/(decrease) in cash & cash equivalents 29,083 ( 333,890) Cash & cash equivalents, beginning of financial year 614,782 948,672 _________ _________ CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 2 643,865 614,782 ========= ========= The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements are a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act (WA). The financial statements have also been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account changing money values, or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. The Board has determined that the Association is a non-reporting entity. The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Association in preparation of the financial statements: a) Property, plant and equipment Freehold land and buildings are brought to account at cost or at valuation determined

by the Board. The depreciable amounts of all fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives

commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. For the purposes of depreciation of fixed assets, the Association has elected to adopt depreciation rates set by the Commissioner of Taxation.

b) Employee Benefits Provision is made in respect of the Association's liability for annual leave and long

service leave at balance date. Long service leave is accrued in respect of all employees and provided for in the accounts in respect of all employees with more than three years service with the Association.

Contributions are made by the Association to employee superannuation funds and are

charged as expenses when incurred. The Association has no legal obligation to provide benefits to employees on retirement.

2016 2015 $ $ NOTE 2: CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash on Hand 350 350 Cash at Bank 27,523 21,774 Cash on Deposit 615,992 592,658 ________ ________ 643,865 614,782 ======== ========

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016

2016 2015 $ $ NOTE 3: INVESTMENTS a) IOOF IML Pursuit – Profile 45 204,100 197,638 Revaluation Amount – Profile 45 ( 14,986) 6,462 IOOF IML Pursuit - DMF Balanced Trust 312,570 310,613 Revaluation Amount – DMFBT ( 8,678) 1,957 ________ ________ 493,006 516,670 ======= ======= b) Revaluation Amount – Profile 45 above is the movement in the market value of the investment from 1st May, 2015 to 30th April, 2016. Revaluation Amount – DMFBT above is the movement in the market value of the investment from 1st May, 2015 to 30th April, 2016. c) Dividend distributions received during the year from these investments amounted to $24,856. This amount was direct credited to the Cash Holding Account (balance included in Cash on Deposit - see Note 2) and included in Income – Administration on the Statement of Comprehensive Income. NOTE 4: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT a) Property, plant & equipment is comprised as follows: Land & Buildings at Valuation February 2012 2,408,000 2,408,000 Motor Vehicles at cost 66,459 66,459 Less accumulated depreciation ( 58,065) ( 54,468) 8,394 11,991 Furniture & Fixtures at cost 282,858 285,549 Less accumulated depreciation ( 219,421) ( 212,955) 63,437 72,594 Equipment at cost 46,102 50,516 Less accumulated depreciation ( 45,671) ( 49,378) 431 1,138 BowlsMobile Equipment at cost 5,594 6,232 Less accumulated depreciation ( 5,594) ( 6,232) - - ________ ________ 2,480,262 2,493,723 ======== ========

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016

NOTE 4: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT (Cont.) b) The following revaluation of land and buildings adopted in the 2012 financial statements, was based on a valuation by a licensed valuer obtained in February, 2012. At the end of this financial year the Board considered it was not necessary to obtain another valuation of the land and buildings:

1st Floor, 158 Main Street, Osborne Park: Original Cost (Land & Buildings plus Fit-out) 1,080,399 Revaluation June, 2006 250,301 _________ Land & Buildings @ Valuation June, 2006 1,330,700 Revaluation February, 2012 1,077,300 _________ Land & Buildings @ Valuation February, 2012 2,408,000 Fixtures @ WDV included in Valuation 92,000 _________ TOTAL ADOPTED VALUE: $2,500,000 ========= 2016 2015 $ $ NOTE 5: TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES Trade Creditors 36,653 31,272 Accrued Expenses 726 2,894 Mastercard 2,101 1,829 GST Collected 2,668 2,741 GST Paid ( 6,271) ( 4,911) PAYG Payable 6,153 10,496 ________ ________ 42,030 44,321 ======== ======== NOTE 6: INCOME IN ADVANCE Revenue Received in Advance 4,775 6,119 ________ ________ 4,775 6,119 ======== ======== NOTE 7: PROVISIONS Provision for Annual Leave 64,330 66,054 Provision for Long Service Leave 61,204 50,084 Provision for Building Repairs 97,750 97,750 Provision for Coach, Umpire & Player Development 27,855 27,855 Provision for Information Technology 6,356 6,356 Provision for Marketing 50,000 50,000 ________ ________ 307,495 298,099 ======== ======== NOTE 8: OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Over 60s Funds 3,180 6,645 ________ ________ 3,180 6,645 ======== ========

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL, 2016

2016 2015 $ $ NOTE 9: RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Reconciliation of net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities to operating surplus/(deficit): Operating surplus/(deficit) 6,908 2,869 Non-cash flows in operating surplus/(deficit) Depreciation 13,001 16,256 Loss/(Profit) on asset disposal 722 - Unearned investment income - ( 8,419) Changes in assets & liabilities Decrease/(Increase) in Trade & other receivables ( 4,109) 2,455 Decrease/(Increase) in Inventories 3,192 ( 12,371) Decrease/(Increase) in Prepayments 7,335 ( 1,604) Increase/(Decrease) in Trade & other payables ( 2,291) 4,890 Increase/(Decrease) in Income in advance ( 1,344) ( 45,002) Increase/(Decrease) in Provisions 9,396 21,830 Increase/(Decrease) in Special Purpose Funds Liability ( 3,465) ( 3,173) ________ ________ Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 29,345 ( 22,269) ======== ======== NOTE 10: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Employee long service leave entitlement as at the end of the financial year, assuming all employees fulfill the eligibility requirements, less the amount of liability for long service leave taken up in the accounts - 3,246 ======== ======== NOTE 11: OVER 60S FUNDS Men’s Over 60s State Side net funds not used at the end of the year, shown below, will be carried forward: Receipts - - LESS Payments 3,465 3,173 ________ ________ ( 3,465) ( 3,173) Net funds as at beginning of year: 6,645 9,818 ________ ________ Net funds as at end of year: 3,180 6,645 ======== ======= NOTE 12: YARLOOP BUSHFIRE APPEAL $15,000 was received during January and February, 2016, for the Yarloop Bushfire Appeal. This amount was passed on to Yarloop Bowling Club.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD In the opinion of the Board the financial statements as set out: 1. Present fairly the financial position of The Royal Western Australian Bowling

Association (Inc.) as at 30th April, 2016 and the results and cash flows of the Association for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Royal

Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the Board by: …………………………………………… …………………………………………… G. LEEKS L. FEATHERBY President Finance Director Dated this day of

BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Dated this 27th day of June, 2016

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BOWLS WA REPORTS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT SCOPE I have audited the financial statements of The Royal Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) for the year ended 30th April, 2016. The Board is responsible for the financial statements. I have conducted an independent audit of these financial statements in order to express an opinion on them to the members. My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Association’s financial position, the results of its operations and cash flows. The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis. AUDIT OPINION In my opinion, the financial statements present fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements the financial position of The Royal Western Australian Bowling Association (Inc.) as at 30th April, 2016 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended. J. EDWICK Honorary Auditor Date: 24/06/2016

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BOWLS WA STATE SINGLES 201 participants Winner: J Slavich (Doubleview) R/Up: G Caffell (Osborne Park)

BOWLS ELITE STATE PAIRS 298 participants Winners: D Trewhella & D Brown (Composite) R/Up: C Adams & P Harris (Cambridge)

HENSELITE STATE TRIPLES 192 participants Winners: M Kemp, M Ayres, M Mitchell (Manning) R/Up: D Farley, S Knott, T Mitchell (Composite)

BOWLS WA STATE FOURS 268 participants Winners: A Pryce, C Bessant, B Brandsma, M Ellul (Composite) R/Up: P Potts, J Edmonds, C Packer, S Edmonds (Composite)

BWA 2ND DIV & UNDER STATE SINGLES 90 participants Winner: N Gaspar (Spearwood) R/Up: J Rollnik (Valley)

BWA 2ND DIV & UNDER STATE PAIRS 114 participants Winners: K Nadilo & I Unkovich (Spearwood) R/Up: P Allen & E Mikolajczyk (Osborne Park)

BWA 2ND DIV & UNDER STATE TRIPLES 96 participants Winners: B Zarins, G Mitchell, J Brewer (East Fremantle) R/Up: B Horwood, T Kay, M Lemos (Yokine)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION SINGLES 35 participants Winner: P Harris (Cambridge) R/Up: T Mitchell (Manning)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION NOVICE SINGLES 36 participants Winner: G Hill (Cockburn) R/Up: S Smith (Quinns Rocks)

BOWLS WA EVENTS - MEN

John Slavich

Men’s State Singles 2015/16

Pieter Harris

Men’s Champion of ChampionSingles 2015/16

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BOWLS WA STATE SINGLES 75 participants Winner: K Krstic (Manning) R/Up: N Abe (Corrigin)

BOWLS ELITE STATE PAIRS 112 participants Winners: K Andersen & N Abe (Composite) R/Up: C Taylor & A Gunson (Composite)

HENSELITE STATE TRIPLES 120 participants Winners: H Heal, S Hogg, L Matthews (Manning) R/Up: G Sedgewick, W Stower, B Baker (Mosman Park)

BOWLS WA STATE FOURS 144 participants Winners: B Scott, V Spragg, K Andersen, L Poletti, (Composite) R/Up: S Heldt, R O’Brien, T Hastings, H Morss, (Manning)

BOWLS WA 100up SINGLES cancelled due to extreme weather

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION SINGLES 28 participants Winner: L Featherby (Mosman Park) R/Up: J Alexander (Warwick)

CHAMPION OF CLUB CHAMPION NOVICE SINGLES 22 participants Winner: M Paine (Quinns Rocks) R/Up: E Andersson (Leeming)

BOWLS WA EVENTS - WOMEN

Kristina Krstic

Women’s State Singles 2015/16

Bev Scott, Vicki Spragg, Kerry Andersen and Lee Poletti

Women’s State Fours 2015/16

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NATIONAL EVENTS Congratulations to all of our players who represented the State in the following National Events

2016 Australian Sides Championships WA Women’s State Team: 2nd Place WA Men’s State Team: 6th Place

2015 Over 60’s National Sides Series WA Women’s Over 60’s State Team: 2nd Place WA Men’s Over 60’s State Team: 3rd Place

2015 National Under 18 Sides Series WA Girls Under 18 State Team: 6th Place WA Boys Under 18 State Team: 7th Place

PLAYER ACHIEVEMENTSState Debutantes: Hailey Adams (Osborne Park), Corey Bessant (Doubleview) Bill Brandsma (Doubleview), Lewis Grigg (Osborne Park), Matthew Mitchell (Manning)50 Games: Matthew Ellul (Manning), Daniel Patterson (Cambridge)200 Games: Pieter Harris (Cambridge)

NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to these players who had notable achievements at National Level

Australian SelectionKristina Krstic (Manning)

BOWLS WA NATIONAL EVENTS

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BOWLS WA OVER 60’S EVENTS

MEN’S EVENTSSPONSORED BY AERO BOWLS

OVER 60’S STATE SINGLES 90 Participants Winner: S Perica (Cockburn) R/Up: B Eagles (Sorrento)

OVER 60’S STATE PAIRS 192 Participants Winners: S Hughes, O Dawson (Composite) R/Up: S O’Neill, G Nicol (Osborne Park)

OVER 60’S STATE TRIPLES 165 Participants Winners: S O’Neill, G King, G Nicol (Osborne Park) R/Up: J Stean, J McCormackD Bradbury (Thornlie)

WOMEN’S EVENTSSPONSORED BY AERO BOWLS

OVER 60’S STATE SINGLES 39 Participants Winner: L Warburton (Mosman Park) R/Up: R Coote (Mosman Park)

OVER 60’S STATE PAIRS 80 Participants Winners: N Keeffe, R Butcher (North Beach) R/Up: M Cooney, R Coote (Composite)

OVER 60’S STATE TRIPLES 90 Participants Winners: K Blackwell, A Drayson, R Butcher (North Beach) R/Up: M Beard, J Kite, I Arndt (Safety Bay)

MIXED EVENTSSPONSORED BY SRC WA

OVER 60’S STATE PAIRS 84 Participants Winner: L Thorn, K Andersen (Composite) R/Up: K Gobbart, B Savell (Composite)

Sam Perica

Men’s Over 60s State Singles 2015/16

Linda Warburton

Women’s Over 60s State Singles 2015/16

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STATE UNDER 18 BOYS SINGLES 11 Participants Winner: N Fuge (Gnowangerup) R/Up: P Quinlan (Osborne Park)

STATE UNDER 18 GIRLS SINGLES 3 Participants Winners: G Cant (Meadow Springs) R/Up: K Ainsworth (Warnbro)

STATE UNDER 18 OPEN PAIRS 12 Participants Winners: P Quinlan (Osborne Park), C Day (Carnarvon)R/Up: N Fuge (Gnowangerup), D Ainsworth (Warnbro)

STATE UNDER 18 OPEN TRIPLES 12 Participants Winners: N Fuge (Gnowangerup), P Quinlan (Osborne Park), D Ainsworth (Warnbro)R/Up: A Hagboom (Goomalling), S D’Cruz (Innaloo), B Leggett (Joondalup)

BOWLS WA UNDER 18 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nathanial Fuge Nathanial Fuge - Patrick Quinlan - Daniel Ainsworth

Patrick Quinlan - Corey DayGeorgia Cant

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WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPSSINGLES 195 Participants Winner: P Stone (Scaddan) R/Up: L Poletti (Geraldton)

PAIRS 432 Participants Winners: B Sullivan, M Mance (Eaton) R/Up: S Smith, L Tadman (York)

FOURS 432 Participants Winners: R Dunn, J Lindsay, P Currie, J Rogalski (Dudley Park) R/Up: J Bruce, J Beswick, E Wilson, H Paganoni (Busselton)

WOMEN’S BOWLS WA SHIELD Best Performed Club in Women’s Country Week WINNER: Dudley Park & Scaddan

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPSSINGLES 513 Participants Winner: M Ford (Geraldton) R/Up: D Buegge (Cunderdin)

PAIRS 1008 Participants Winners: E Dodd, G Halliday (Wonthella) R/Up: W Holt, S Davidson (Wagin)

FOURS 1008 Participants Winners: N Andrijich, K Strahan, A Grundy, E O’Sullivan (Toodyay)R/Up: G Twist, G Whyatt, S Heasman, M Mills (Eaton)

P.S. BIGNELL PERPETUAL MEMORIAL SHIELD Best Performed Club in Men’s Country Week WINNER: Wonthella

Patricia Stone

Women’s Country Week Singles 2015/16

BOWLS WA COUNTRY WEEK

Michael Ford

Men’s Country Week Singles 2015/16

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BOWLS WA COUNTRY PENNANT - MEN

AVON VALLEY BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: York 2nd Division: Toodyay

BATAVIA BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Wonthella Gold 2nd Division: Wonthella Maroon

BLACKWOOD BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Donnybrook White 2nd Division: Donnybrook Blue Midweek: Bridgetown

CENTRAL MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Dalwallinu White

CENTRAL STIRLING BOWLING LEAGUE Borden

CENTRAL WEST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Jurien Gold

CENTRAL WHEATBELT BOWLING LEAGUE Nungarin

EAST AVON BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Tammin 2nd Division: Kellerberrin

GOLDFIELDS UNIFIED BOWLING LEAGUE Kalgoorlie Green

GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE Moodiarrup

LEEUWIN DISTRICTS BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Augusta 2nd Division: Dunsborough Blue

LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Middleton Beach Gold 2nd Division: Mt Barker 3rd Division: Mt Barker Golf

MOORE DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE Gingin Red

MURRAY DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Dudley Park 2nd Division: Dudley Park 3rd Division: Waroona 4th Division: Halls Head Midweek 1st Division: Dudley Park Midweek 2nd Division: Meadow Springs Midweek 3rd Division: Pinjarra Midweek 4th Division: Dudley Park

NORTH MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Mingenew

PILBARA BOWLING LEAGUE Not notified

SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA BOWLING LEAGUE Kulin

SOUTH EAST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Scaddan

SOUTH EASTERN BOWLING LEAGUE Narembeen Maroon

SOUTH WEST BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Busselton Red 2nd Division: Eaton Blue 3rd Division: Brunswick Midweek 1st Division: Busselton Red Midweek 2nd Division: Binningup Midweek 3rd Division: Brunswick

UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Brookton 2nd Division: Brookton

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BOWLS WA COUNTRY PENNANT - WOMEN

AVON VALLEY BOWLING LEAGUE York Gold

BATAVIA BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Denison 2nd Division: Geraldton Gold

BLACKWOOD BOWLING LEAGUE Manjimup Green

CENTRAL MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Ballidu

CENTRAL STIRLING BOWLING LEAGUE Gnowangerup White

CENTRAL WEST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Dandaragan

CENTRAL WHEATBELT BOWLING LEAGUE Beacon

EAST AVON BOWLING LEAGUE Cunderdin

GOLDFIELDS UNIFIED BOWLING LEAGUE Boulder Black

GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE Kojonup Gold

LEEUWIN DISTRICTS BOWLING LEAGUE Augusta

LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Albany Green 2nd Division: Albany White

MOORE DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE Gingin

MURRAY DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Dudley Park Gold 2nd Division: Yunderup Blue 3rd Division: Mandurah Pink 4th Division: Mandurah Gold

NORTH MIDLANDS BOWLING LEAGUE Three Springs

PILBARA BOWLING LEAGUE Not notified

SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA BOWLING LEAGUE Kondinin

SOUTH EAST COASTAL BOWLING LEAGUE Esperance Blue

SOUTH EASTERN BOWLING LEAGUE Corrigin Blue

SOUTH WEST BOWLING LEAGUE 1st Division: Busselton 2nd Division: Binningup

UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN BOWLING LEAGUE Brookton Black

Central Wheatbelt Women’s Pennant Winners - Beacon

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BOWLS WA METROPOLITAN PENNANT - MEN

SATURDAY PENNANT WINNERSFirst Division Premier Bassendean* Minor Premier Cambridge White South Perth* Minor Premier Stirling Blue Nth/Sth Morley* Minor Premier Nth Morley Minor Premier Sth Mosman Park

Second Division Red Rockingham White Leeming* Blue Cambridge Gold Yokine2

Third Division Red Leeming* White Hilton Park Blue Midland Morrison Gold Yanchep

Fourth Division Red Cannington/Mills Pk White Spearwood* Blue Innaloo Gold Morley

Fifth Division Red Leeming1 White Hilton ParkPurple Yanchep Blue North Perth Gold Mundaring*

Six Division Red Fremantle White Bassendean Blue Bayswater Gold North Beach*

MIDWEEK PENNANT WINNERSFirst Division Premier Bassendean* Minor Premier Bassendean White Innaloo* Minor Premier Innaloo Blue Nth/Sth Sorrento* Minor Premier Nth Sorrento Minor Premier Sth Gosnells

Second Division Red Como White Spearwood Blue Sorrento1* Gold Sorrento3

Third Division Red Gosnells1 White Safety Bay Blue Morley1 Gold Valley*

Fourth Division Red Leeming White Dalkeith Nedlands1* Blue Scarborough Gold Glen Forrest

Fifth Division Red Fremantle White Pickering Brook Blue Yanchep Gold Mundaring*

Six Division Red Roleystone* White Doubleview

*Division Pennant Winners

SUPPORTED by Domina BCiB

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BOWLS WA METROPOLITAN PENNANT - WOMEN TUESDAY PENNANT WINNERSFirst Division Premier Manning* Minor Premier Manning White Thornlie* Minor Premier Thornlie Green North Joondalup* Minor Premier Joondalup Green South Safety Bay1* Minor Premier Mosman ParkSecond Division Red Leeming1* White Manning Green Yanchep Blue WarwickThird Division Red Byford* White Warnbro Green Sorrento Blue ValleyFourth Division Red Pickering Brook* White Sorrento Blue Hollywood Subiaco

FRIDAY PENNANT WINNERS Blue Innaloo Red Kardinya* White Bedford

SATURDAY PENNANT WINNERSFirst Division Red Manning* Minor Premier Manning Blue Manning* Minor Premier Leeming

Second Division Lemon Melville Lime Innaloo1 Orange Leeming*Third Division Blue Safety Bay Pink Belmont City* Purple Manning

*Division Pennant Winners

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BOWLS WA SMALL COUNTRY CLUB AWARD For the most outstanding Small Country Club

of the Year WINNER: Tammin

OUTSTANDING METROPOLITAN CLUB For the most outstanding Metropolitan Club

of the Year. WINNER: Sorrento

SMALL METROPOLITAN CLUB AWARD For the most outstanding Small Metropolitan

Club of the Year WINNER: Mundaring

BOWLS WA PRESIDENT’S BROOCH For the winner of the Women’s State Singles

Championship. WINNER: Kristina Krstic (Manning)

BOWLS WA PRESIDENT’S MEDAL For the winner of the Men’s State Singles

Championship WINNER: John Slavich (Doubleview)

JIM MURRAY AWARD For the most outstanding Country Club of the year.

WINNER: Albany

accepted by Arthur Becroft

BOWLS WA AWARDS

accepted by Don Thomson

accepted by Brian Lucas

accepted by Jeff Thomson and Lyn Young

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ALAN EDDY / ROD WISHART TROPHY For the most outstanding men’s bowler in the

Interstate Series WINNER: Lewis Grigg (Osborne Park)

BERYL BRENNAN AWARD For the most outstanding women’s bowler in

the Over 60’s Sides Series WINNER: Linda Warburton (Mosman Park)

McKENZIE/BARNS AWARD For the most outstanding men’s bowler in the

Over 60’s Sides Series WINNER: Glyn Vaughan (Thornlie)

ROSENTHAL MEDALLISTS MEDAL For the most outstanding Under 18 Male

Bowler WINNER: Nathaniel Fuge (Gnowangerup)

NORMA SAMUELS AWARD For the most outstanding Female Over 60’s

Bowler of the Year WINNER: Rinske Butcher (North Beach)

TREVOR BARRON AWARD For the most outstanding Male Over 60’s

Bowler of the Year WINNER: Steve O’Neill (Osborne Park)

BOWLS WA AWARDS

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BOWLS WA AWARDS

BOWLS WA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR For the most outstanding Volunteer at Club level.

WINNER: Robert Gibbons (Gosnells)

BOWLS WA COACH OF THE YEAR For the most outstanding Coach at Club

level. WINNER: Ken Perks (Morley)

CONNIE HICKS BROOCH For the most outstanding Women’s Bowler

of the Year WINNER: Noelene Abe (Corrigin)

LINDSAY ROSENTHAL MEDAL For the most outstanding Men’s Bowler of the Year.

WINNER: Thomas Mitchell (Manning)

VICE PATRONS’ MEDAL For the most outstanding Men’s Country Bowler

of the Year. WINNER: Michael Ford (Geraldton)

JIM SULLIVAN MEDAL For 200 WA Representative games

WINNER: Pieter Harris (Cambridge)

accepted by John Lewis

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BOWLS WA AWARDS

PENNY NEEDHAM BROOCH For the most outstanding Women’s Country Bowler

WINNER: Karen Dye (Gnowanerup) & Norma Follington (Geraldton)

BERYL GODFREY TROPHY For the most outstanding women’s bowler in the Interstate Series

WINNER: Shenayde Heldt (Manning) & Kristina Krstic (Manning)

BOWLS WA HALL OF FAME Hall of Fame Inductee’s must be of exemplary character and will have made a significant

contribution to the sport in Western Australia. Lee Poletti Graeme Wishart (Geraldton) (Mosman Park)

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BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Metropolitan ClubsArmadaleBassendeanBayswaterBedfordBellevueBelmont CityBull Creek AFABullsbrookByfordCambridgeCanningtonCannington/Mills ParkClaremontCockburnComoDalkeith-NedlandsDoubleviewEast FremantleForrestfieldFremantleGlen ForrestGosnellsHilton ParkHollywood-SubiacoInglewoodInnalooJoondalupKalamundaKardinyaKwinanaLake MongerLeemingManningMaylandsMelvilleMerriwa AFAMidland MorrisonMills ParkMorleyMosman ParkMt LawleyMt PleasantMundaringNollamaraNorth BeachNorth PerthOsborne ParkPerth & TattsPickering BrookQuinns RocksRockinghamRoleystone

2014/15Men Women

39361730

-2841132852

-166

467

39232418131884239

2587653452241

667319636126

-465635474540652

10115133046

-

2011/12Men Women

394529542

3054

-297919

-13524

6540222113166531192590963949351463961966573416426238695346712

1082415409427

2013/14Men Women

42422336

-26472

256511

-3

524

4730242214156529122691773849315

67861968633114425830555044672

981515265823

91743764

-61602441

116-

62319962

1119041584925

16248434998

11079

1225848

12212233

1179859

-1169859

1236282

11443

163382656

12121

998260

1011276633349

14044

-258367

13011651404733

135785654

10315896

1238760

11312743

1261025553

12314365

1647489

10437

196592779

25331

108735080

-70632243

12336

-309358

1069148605328

145624843

10312991

1337252

11213438

120955340

12311359

1377585

10447

166502462

18425

2012/13Men Women

42473040

-2751

-297616

-13564

4136242112146633162594943651345

63902069583214436434624942742

1072214366923

116936185

-78652146

13438

-23916799

10946484532

137615438

1021501001278059

10613143

126964947

12013259

1517382

10238

175662576

25027

2015/16Men Women

38301028

-2845132246

-165

394

40192518151783219

2777643541212

677717505929

-455633424332652

9514142648

-

77804066

-56642444

114-

42349653968231604928

159494046

10711385

1195537

12412430

1108843

-10510262

1195577

12834

152423355

12028

51

2015/16Men Women

4211330931825224

812929

-557668781559

-

5408 2489

2015/16Men Women

38191329

111021102120172

14161413103

23-

16464568

-25

BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Metropolitan ClubsRossmoyneBowls Safety BayScarboroughSorrentoSouth PerthSpearwoodStirlingSwanThornlieValleyVictoria Park CarlisleW.A. BlindWannerooWarnbroWarwickWillettonYanchepYokineVIBBWA (Associated)

TOTAL

Country ClubsAlbanyAugustaBadgingarraBalingupBalliduBeaconBencubbinBeverleyBindoonBinningupBoddingtonBolgartBordenBoulderBoyanupBoyup BrookBremer BayBridgetownBroadwaterBrooktonBroomehillBruce RockBrunswickBunburyBusseltonCalingiriCapel

2014/15Men Women

4011724961831213

932636

-587684761673

3

5607 2638

2014/15Men Women

40241619

111019102220134

131814

-147

17-

14475176

-25

2011/12Men Women

5212433

1182127269

11437432

669393661890

-

6432 3163

2011/12Men Women

42281219

101020132418146

161618

-193

214

23605685

-29

2013/14Men Women

4611925

11324302410981950

-637381701581

1

5961 2826

2013/14Men Women

392513

-10109

20152117135

141815

-135

201

18505270

-24

10222352

22374637556

2236663

-1451511778340

1023

11625150

24779729747

25456

1065

1912071896542

156-

11620559

25075677953

2366666

-1541761727038

1164

84372221141915462036342121352523

-211330154480

1461331238

94442218131715502028372322442021

-316

301448

1151501351337

81462118151916461934362121432320

-211231164786

1391361437

2012/13Men Women

4614429

1282229269

1173346

-668794671686

1

6266 3066

2012/13Men Women

46251159

109

22121920135

131417

-134

194

24594583

-28

11023564

25375668554

2348669

-1691921716737

1173

90412120151616531925362720412319

-2011311349

1081321381636

10621047

20665586557

2106347

-164162151824593

-

8837232215171453213640231940222123191534143873

1501311337

52

BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Country ClubsCarnamahCarnarvonCervantesCivic, MerredinCollieComet BayCondingupCoorowCorriginCowaramupCranbrookCunderdinDalwallinuDampierDandaraganDarkanDenisonDenmarkDonnybrookDoodlakineDowerinDudley ParkDumbleyungDunsboroughEatonEmu PointEsperanceExmouthFranklandGeraldtonGinginGnowangerupGoomallingGreen RangeGuildertonHalls HeadHarveyHopetounJerramungupJurienKalannieKalbarriKalgoorlieKambaldaKarlgarinKarrathaKatanningKellerberrinKojonupKondininKoordaKukerinKulin

2014/15Men Women

10121222272013

-31101316187

126

4345201

13821136633833221165151312

-7

12822228

23118

3319

101111311096

11

2011/12Men Women

12211423321815

-32151526206

139

4438202

1293124280523126127626177-4

13722147

24128

292

12142015321095

10

2013/14Men Women

10141223282212

-3215151718

-157

4450191

13951037614633281173211410

-6

12921218

19138

3219

1311113411116

14

172233405849282146272240401328346668351937

1491855

11772482618893535341526

22139252140151237

-181323314723251422

193233446355201948291937392232297466342438

1561565

13483713217

1085731271726

215362221371611418

202741335120251425

172634386052211841292136403

30296869292135

1451656

11871653118

1054629341830

21536312139141436

-181718354822271421

2012/13Men Women

10151624331717

-32181624184

139

4547201

12981044654729251278221710

-6

13422228

221210311

12161214331326

14

182632415551221847312037411433326966332237

1581657

12579684018

1114828371926

21336262237161240

-192628354922271426

2015/16Men Women

91210182724142

37121119174

135

3542171

13861136624034181162101312

-8

13526199

2497

34-

106

12112810105

11

182331446141282349242238401427416766321940

1461747

11475582321923231401521

22837202232161341

-171516344720181422

53

BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Country ClubsLake GraceLake YearleringLancelinLathamLedge PointLeemanMandurahManjimupMargaret RiverMeadow SpringsMeckeringMerredinMiddleton BeachMingenewMoodiarrupMooraMorawaMt BarkerMt Barker GolfMukinbudinMullewaNannupNarembeenNarroginNewdegateNorthamNorthamptonNungarinNyabingOngerupParaburdooPembertonPerenjoriPingellyPinjarraPt BouvardPt HedlandQuairadingRavensthorpeScaddanShackletonShark BaySouth HedlandTambellupTamminThree SpringsToodyayTrayningVarleyWaginWalpole

2014/15Men Women

114

23-9

1493202673

-1

347

10217

161110

--

18-

1147189646

137

2333696

315

14102

137

148

13116

2017

2011/12Men Women

93

20-

1312

119213082

-104768

227

1512111-

211

1138231265

11155

2847756

376

171312137

161014108

2920

2013/14Men Women

104

19-

1211

103212482

-1

386

10199

14119--

16-

10492011847

147

2941756

324

16112

118

169

12109

2117

181515151120

1843940982039

10116163221354323301447301748341515181520133951

15415521422195

221636273715113530

211325132

1821039479718389813212417354628301445352065301717152723163849

119226817201716282440273518124331

201314161318

20838389221409414202424344525301648301748381614201425163953

16217601527196

212240273717124031

2012/13Men Women

103

18-

1010

115192587

-10426

10208

1611101-

18-

115022119

118

155

2539706

327

18115

125

18112098

2718

191217152

1722839509920379715212620384425301545331959341617212028163749

13720621826218

202137293618124126

2015/16Men Women

85

20-9

1195172160

-1

329

10204

151211

--

18-

1245169433

118

2328665

304

15-296

168

13116

1914

181316141117

17540358620399717152819334325321146281844301714201120143550

1439

511722174

171641273817103127

54

2015/16Men Women

201415209

127121

102545

5269 2659

2015/167897 7928

15825

2015/1666

141

207

2013/14Men Women

2314152010

134122

132945

5507 2876

2013/148787 8383

17170

2013/1467

140

207

BOWLS WA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Country ClubsWaroonaWestoniaWickepinWilliamsWongan HillsWonthellaWyalkatchemYarloopYilgarnYorkYunderup

TOTAL

MetroCountry

TOTAL

MetroCountry

TOTAL

2014/15Men Women

221214209

132121

122742

5348 2752

2014/158245 8100

16345

2014/1566

140

206

2011/12Men Women

2317161912

12912

-112740

5692 3074

2011/129595 8766

18361

2011/1269

140

209

2012/13Men Women

2215151710

123111

112642

5643 2992

2012/139332 8635

17967

2012/1367

140

207

3924262926

1921519264678

4022323128

2062018254579

4024343327

2121921325872

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS

CLUB TOTALS

4125303023

2131825325386

2825253125

1871817254377

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