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jack hiEdition 97 • Autumn 2014

A BOWLS WA PUBLICATION

• Mossies too good – Premier League triumphAlso in this issue:• Country Week Roundup• Commonwealth Games Selections• Australian Series Review

Hall of Fame Inductees

Geoff Ellis Smiljana Jakovich

Centre Liftout: Where to get a Game – out of season

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ContentsPresident’s Report .................................4CEO’s Report ........................................5APIA Volunteer of the Month ...................6Country Director ....................................7From the Umpires .................................8Hall of Fame Inductees ..........................9Country Week Roundup ..................10-11Australian Sides Championships ......12-13Inclusive Practices ...............................14State Under 18 Championships .......16-17State News .........................................18Champion of Champions crowned .........19Commonwealth Games Selections ....20-21Where to get a Game ......................22-23Club News .........................................24Over 60s News ...................................25Liz Rolt – 20 years at Bowls WA ...........26Club News .........................................27Rottnest Island Country Club ................29Metro Pennant Results ....................32-34Country News ................................36-39The Future…at our Doorstep ................39Country News .....................................42

Lifestyle ArticlesChanges to Aged Care ..........................24

Meniere’s Awareness ...........................40Legal Corner .......................................41

Edition 97 • Autumn 2014

A BOWLS WA PUBLICATION

• Mossies too good – Premier League triumphAlso in this issue:• Country Week Roundup• Commonwealth Games Selections• Australian Series Review

Hall of Fame Inductees

Geoff Ellis Smiljana Jakovich

Centre Liftout: Where to get a Game – out of season

• Audrey Stokes, Janne Gibson and Lisa Featherby clebrate a Mosman Park victory.

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State Under 18s p16 Metro Pennant Results p32

Features in this issue

with AARON DELAPORTE

Jack Hi Editorial

Another season in ReviewAnother bumper season of bowls has now come to a close. In this edition we recap all the events that has happened over the last few months including the BCiB Metropolitan Pennant Finals (pages 32-33), Country Pennants (pages 36-37), Champion of Champion Events (page 9), State Triples (page 16) and Australian Side Series (page 12-13).A couple of features worth reading in this magazine are the Commonwealth

Games preview provided by Steve Glasson (page 20-21) and a story on the revamped Rottnest island Country Club (page 29).We also feature the exceptional work career of Liz Rolt, who started with

the Men’s Bowls Association and now the unified Association Bowls WA spanning over 20 years. It really is an interesting article as Liz recalls not only the people she has worked with in Bowls but also delves into her family life. Her story is on page 26.

SubmissionsClubs are reminded that the copy deadline for the next issue is July 4th 2014.Please email club articles to: [email protected]

Association must plan for the future

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In this my final article as President of the Association, may I thank my fellow board members, Bowls WA staff, clubs and members for making my time in office as enjoyable as it has beenThe past four years has seen a number of changes

in how the game is conducted, the ways in which our corporate governance and committees operate and a general modernization of how we communicate to you the bowler specifically and your club in general.Although some will believe that further change is required

and I am sure in some instances they are correct, change can only occur successfully with the general support of the clubs – at the end of the day it is the club that will initiate those changes and champion them amongst their own membership. Although club committees must work in the here and now, the Association must plan for the future – and on occasions that is not a perfect marriage.Irrespective of the bumps along the way, it has been a great

privilege to have been President and I thank you for your support.

A great finaleFor those that think pennant bowls is boring they weren’t at the men’s and women’s grand finals this year!The Mossie Park ladies finally threw the Manning monkey off

their back and deserved their title of Premier League premiers after more than a few years of finals disappointment. The men’s Saturday contest was simply a cracker, with no quarter asked and certainly no given.When a great rivalry comes down to the final bowl of the

season and with great respect shown by winners and losers, the Association can’t ask for much more. Long may the contest continue in this fashion.

PAT BULLERFrom the President

• Mosman Park celebrate after winning the Women’s Tuesday Pennant.

The changes to the promotion and demotion structures at 1 White and Blue and 2nd division levels seemed to find favour with those competing. An opportunity to extend this into lower divisions for next season will be explored by the relevant committee in the off season, as will the structures of our lowest division and the midweek competition, which still appears to be afflicted by ‘travel sickness’.

Annual General MeetingI would endorse the comments made by the CEO in his column regarding the AGM.This most important of forums gives all members the

opportunity to take their place and contribute via a committee or board or simply to question the board members on certain courses of action taken or planned for the future.We may be a little electioned out here in the West, but it is

a very important process to put the right people in the right seats for the betterment of the game in this State. Details are found elsewhere in Jack Hi.

Australian Sides ChampionshipsI had the opportunity to travel to the South Burnie Bowling Club to watch the Sides Series last month.There is no doubt all who were involved in the series were

disappointed by our sixth placing(s), particularly after a long and detailed build up to the series.There are areas we can improve upon and no doubt

coaches Harris and Jeppesen will again have learnt from our shortcomings – but it is a tough school!We lack and will continue to lack the consistent, strong

competition afforded to our competitors – and that will not change in the short term.However a home series in 2015 will offer conditions more

conducive to ‘our game’ and with the continued emergence of our younger brigade and a home town crowd a bolder showing will be sought.Sincere congratulations to Matt and Kristina on their medal

winning performances and their well deserved elevation to national squad representation.

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Pennant season full of great highlights

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KEN PRIDE

From the Chief Executive Officer

Its been a long pennant season (ok some say too long!) but nevertheless full of great highlights along the way. A few that stood out for me included:• One of the best men’s Premier League grand finals you

would wish to see, great bowls, great atmosphere, tough rivalry but played in the right spirit,

• The breakthrough win of Mosman Park in the ladies grand final over arch rivals Manning,

• The spread of this year’s state championship level winners, which makes for a very interesting Rosenthal and Connie Hicks announcement,

• The continued emergence of our younger bowlers, with Kristina Krstic and Matt Ayres being rewarded with Australia ‘A’ selection after medal winning efforts at the Sides Series.

• The inclusion of six WA entries in the Disability Sports Australia National Championships – a first for WA, coupled with the hosting of the 35th Australian Blind Bowlers Championships at Bedford BC in early May.

ForumsThe two forums held for clubs to raise any issues with BWA, the Presidents’ and Ladies forum were relatively straight forward events, with the following acknowledgements made:

Ladies

• Continuation of the Sunday pennant fixture to allow the finalisation of the season prior to country week(s),

• Support to extend the smoking ban for pennant and above events, to include at a minimum the banks and surrounds,

• The move to commence Saturday pennant one week earlier, however a proposal to play in the morning in preference to the afternoon, although receiving some support will likely be lost,

• The continuation of the current heat ruling and player registration dates.

Presidents’

• A discussion on the further regionalization of men’s midweek pennant and the possible removal of Premier and 1st White in order to facilitate this,

• Further support for the broadening of ‘no smoking zones’ to include areas surrounding greens,

• A discussion/information session on the possible abolishing of the capitation model to be replaced by a club fee. This system is being used by Bowls Victoria commencing July 2014, which will be watched with interest.

• The relative success of the new finals systems for midweek and men’s Saturday competitions. Thought will be given to extending this further down the grades for 2014/15.

Annual General MeetingThe AGM is further opportunity for members to ask questions of myself and the board on the state of play, both administratively and on the green. This year the AGM will be held on Saturday 26th July at 10.00am at South Perth Bowling Club and I urge members to attend.This year will see the announcement of several new positions,

including that of the President, Deputy President, Board and Bowls Management Committee positions; all critical to the on-going conduct of the sport. I urge those interested in joining the administration to consider these opportunities to make a difference. Nomination forms were distributed to all Club Secretaries in early April.

Awards NightThe highlight of the bowls calendar, the Bowls WA Dinner and Awards Night will again be held at the Crown Perth on the evening of Friday 23rd May. The evening provides the opportunity to acknowledge those players, volunteers and clubs who have excelled throughout the year and do so in the fantastic environment that is Crown Perth. Once again our MC for the evening will be Karen Tighe, with tickets available from the office for $150.00 (all inclusive). Get a club table, dress up and ensure the evening remains the best of its kind in Australian bowls.Enjoy the pennant off-season.


Volunteer of the Month AwardBrian Richards

– Corrigin Bowling Club

Do you know someone at your club who contributes their time and effort week after week without reward? Now is a great time to show your appreciation for your

volunteers by nominating them for the APIA Volunteer of the Month. You’ll find the nomination form on our new website under Club Assistance>Forms and Documents>Awards/Nomination Forms.Winners will receive a $200 Coles-Myer voucher and

all entries will be considered for the 2014 Apia Volunteer of the Year Award! Previous applicants need not apply as their nominations will be reconsidered.

Brian Richards joined the Corrigin Bowling Club in 1982. From that time, he has shown commitment, loyalty and dedication to the club evidenced by the long list of roles he has held: committee member (1984-89, 1991-2014); club captain (1984-86); league delegate (1984-87); league selector (1988-96); league secretary (1990-2002); zone selector (1997-99); and green keeper (2001-2014).Brian was awarded Life Membership of the club in 2002. He

has also been actively involved in the South Eastern Bowling League and Eastern Zone and was awarded Life Membership of the league in 2004.Brian’s commitment to keeping the greens in a magnificent

condition is truly outstanding. He is a hard-working volunteer and thoroughly deserving of this award.

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From the Country Director Geraldton, Corriginthe Club winners

The premier events on the calendar for country players, Men’s and Ladies’ Country Weeks, were successfully completed in March. A full report on the events can be found later in this issue of the magazine.Congratulations to all the winners, and well done to the

Geraldton Bowling Club (Men), and the Corrigin and Geraldton Bowling Clubs (Women), who hold the prestige of Country Week Clubs of the Year.I take this opportunity to thank all the metropolitan clubs who

welcomed players and provided such wonderful hospitality. The BWA Match Committees, led by Brian Burton and Di Anderton are to be commended on the smooth conduct of the events. The Inter Zone Round Robin Fours, both held at the Jurien Bay Bowling Club, resulted in wins to the Northern Zone (Men), and the South West Zone (Women). These events were very close contests, and I congratulate all participating players on their performance.Congratulations to Elizabeth Allen, of the Dudley Park

Bowling Club, who recently represented Australia in the Under 18 Trans Tasman Series. We look forward to following your future endeavours in our sport.In line with the new format for the Country Coaching

Enhancement Scheme, each Zone is requested to nominate two alternative weekends (May – September), and a central venue, which may be suitable for the program.

It would be appreciated if your Zone could forward these dates to your Country Committee member for the May meeting.Nominations for players close on April 30, so be quick to

take the opportunity to participate in this weekend of elite coaching.Linda Deegan-Humphries from

Albany has been appointed to the BWA Board, in the position vacated by former Board member, Derek Boardman.I congratulate Linda, and

welcome a stronger presence of regional representation on the Board.The Annual Country Forum will

be held on Friday, May 23 at the BWA offices. Representatives from Bowls Australia will give a presentation on forthcomingevents, and I am sure there will be much discussion on

current issues during the day. The Country Committee welcomes any agenda items.The Annual Awards Dinner will be held in the evening at

Crown Perth. I look forward to seeing many of you at this gala event.

• The Geraldton teams.


MICHAEL GOBLE-GARRATT

From the Umpires

No anomalies with tied aggegates ruling

who gets the mat when the toss of a coin is called for at the start of all forms of our competitions – singles, teams, sides and as required for tiebreakers.Law 18.2 Tossing for opening play18.2.1 The managers in a side game (or, in their absence, representatives of the sides), skips in a team game or opponents in Singles should toss a coin.18.2.2 The winner of the toss should choose whether to:18.2.2.1 place the mat and then deliver the jack and the first bowl; or 18.2.2.2 tell the opposing player to place the mat and deliver the jack and the first bowl (the opposing player cannot refuse).18.2.3 The option chosen by the manager or representative who wins the toss in a side game will apply to all teams or Singles players (or a combination of teams and Singles players) who make up the side.18.2.4 If the coin is tossed before the start of the trial ends, the option the winner of the toss chooses will apply to both the first trial end and the first end of the game.By the time this goes to press, the first of our twice-annual WA

Metropolitan Umpires courses (one venue North of the River and one South) should be in full swing. This will be the first to use the new streamlined, competency based re-accreditation assessments in the Metro area, though it has already been used in some WA Country Leagues with some success. Until the new format has been readied and distributed to all States (by January 2015), new Measurer and Umpiring applicants will be assessed under the current tutorial, written and on-green practical exam methods previously used. Re-accrediting officials would also definitely benefit by attending some if not all the tutorials, because as we can see from the above examples, there is always room for continuing improvement in the understanding of our Laws. For those unable to attend the May series of courses, there

will be another in September at dates and venues North and South of the River to be decided closer to the time (5 - 6 weeks notice being given to all Metro Clubs).

The WA Pennant season over and finals, at the time of writing, are in the main completed with few dramas arising. However what has come to light is the age old problem of what to do, or where to look when an incident arises during a final such as a tied aggregate at the end of the game.A Pennant final is by its very nature, a ‘knockout’ game and

as such, if there is a tie in the aggregate across the teams in the Pennant side, then Law 45 comes into play to decide the winner.

Law 45: A drawn game in a knockout (eliminating) competition

45.1: In a knockout (eliminating) competition with a fixed number of ends, if the scores are equal when all ends have been played, an extra end should be played to decide the result.45.2: The managers in a side game (or, in their absence, representatives of the sides), skips in a team game or opponents in Singles should toss a coin and the winner will decide who should play first as described in Laws 18.2.2 and 18.2.3.45.3: The extra end should be played from where the previous end was completed.45.4: If an extra end is completed and the scores are still equal, another extra end should be played,45.5: If more than one extra end is needed, the managers or representatives, skips or opponents should again toss a coin, and the winner will decide who should play first.45.6: If an extra end is declared dead, law 31.3 will apply.

So in any final of a sides game, which our Pennants games are, consisting of 3 or 4 teams per side, if one team finishes earlier that the others, it is important for that team to remain to the end in case, as had happened recently, the aggregate is drawn and an extra end is needed to be played as per Law 45.1. If any player or team leaves the venue prior to the final result, that team is then a defaulting team in this context, being unable to complete the game, and hence the side would forfeit the game which means the side forfeits.And, as per Law 61 Contracting out of the Laws of the Sport

of Bowls – No Controlling Body or individual has the right or power to contract out of any of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls – no other conditions of play drafted by any controlling body can overrule Law 45.From the number of comments overheard from players and

some managers during the season, strange as it may seem, there also seems to be some confusion in some quarters over

• Congratulations to Sue Hogg for accrediting as WA’s third International Technical Official in the recent National assessments.

Smiljana Jakovich AchievementsNational

Australian Champion of Champion Singles Runner-up 1997State

WA State Representative played 41 gamesMetropolitan Bowler of the Year 1997State Singles 1997State Pairs 2001State Fours 1990, 1992 and 2001State Triples 1995 and 2000Champion of Champion Singles 1996 and 1999Champion of Champion Pairs 1995 and 2000State 100up Singles 1985 and 20026 Masters Titles


Geoff Ellis has been an ornament to Western Australian bowls on and off the green for over 30 years, firstly as a country player and then making the transition to metropolitan bowls and finally to coaching and selection.On the green Ellis was dubbed ‘The Mailman’ by fellow

team mates because he always delivered the goods and is one of just a few players to have won two Rosenthal medals as the most Outstanding Bowler in Western Australia. The first came in 1988 when he was playing at the Wonthella Bowling Club and the second was in 1995 when he was at the Doubleview Bowling Club.Ellis made his debut in the Western Australian State Team

in 1989 and was part of one of the most successful eras in Western Australian State Bowls when the team won the 1991 and 1992 Alley Shields with record rink wins. In total Ellis was involved in four Alley Shield winning teams in the 1990’s. During this time Ellis was also awarded the Allan Eddy/Rod Wishart Medal for the best Western Australian player in the National Side Series twice, including 1999 when Western Australia won its last Alley Shield. Ellis played a total of 205 state games, the majority of those as a second where his trademark consistent draw shot often set up a WA rink win, the tally puts him seventh on the all time list of state games played by male bowlers.Over his playing career Ellis racked up numerous Club and

State titles having played for Scarborough, North Beach, Doubleview and Wanneroo in Premier Division. As Ellis’s playing career started to wind down, he began

to take on responsibilities off the green and within Bowls WA itself spending a number of years on the Promotions Committee which involved school coaching and shopping centre displays. Ellis also had a major hand in the Bowls WA Coaching Committee and was a level 2 coach doing new coach accreditations and re-accreditations. Ellis also spent a number of years as involved as a Western Australian State Selector and Coach.Only in recent years has Ellis decided to return to his origins

and now resides back in Geraldton still playing bowls with his original club Wonthella.Mr Ellis’s achievements, commitment and integrity on

bowling greens throughout Australia make him a worthy Inductee into the Bowls WA Hall of Fame.

– Geoff Ellis Achievements continued on page 17

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2014

GeoffEllis

From the time Smiljana stepped onto the greens at Cockburn it was evident she would be a natural talent. Her club novice singles victory in 1983 being the first of many achievements that would follow. Her rise in bowling status came very quickly winning her Club Singles and Triples titles the next year. This would prove to be the first of 15 Club Singles titles as she began to dominate at club level. Smiljana has also won the Club Pairs, Triples and Fours nine times each at Cockburn, the club she has remained faithful to all her career. Achievements at State level were also notable, Smiljana has

won the State Fours on three occasions, the State Triples on two occasions, the Champion of Champion Singles on two occasions, the State Pairs once and the 100up Singles on two occasions. However perhaps her most notable State Title was the 1997 State Singles in which she defeated Roma Dunn who was a current Australian Representative at the time and arguably WA’s best ever female bowler. She also won six Masters Titles, two Champion of Champion Singles Titles and two Champion of Champion Pairs titles giving her a remarkable twenty major state titles.She played a total of 41 representative games for Western

Australia.On the back of her 1997 State Singles title and subsequently

runner-up in the National Champion of Champion Singles Jakovich was crowned Champion Metropolitan Female Bowler for that year. Although never selected for an official Australian senior

match Smiljana was part of several second tier Australian development sides through the 1990’s and also trialled for the World Championships in 1996.In 2012 she joined the legendary Steve Srhoy in the

Cockburn City Council Sports Hall of Fame and now also joins him in the Bowls WA Hall of Fame.

SmiljanaJakovich


A change of career as a FIFO worker in the states’ north proved to be a winning move for Scott Edmonds who joined up at the closest available club Karratha to take part in his first Crown Perth Men’s Country Week Championships. Edmonds is no stranger to big tournament wins but they do not come much bigger both physically and mentally after eight days of country week. Edmonds semi final was one of the biggest games of the

tournament as a former Rosenthal Medallist took on Mark Simpson (Gingin) a current state team member and a former Country Bowler of the Year. A fast start by Edmonds put Simpson under the pump and even as Simpson was coming back, Edmonds held his nerve and used all his experience to hold him off and win 21-17.Ken Preston (Wagin) is also no stranger to big games and

is a previous runner up in the 2011 Men’s Country Week Singles Championships. Preston was determined to go one better this season as he made his way to the final.

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The small wheat belt town of Koorda had never had Men’s Country Week Champions but all that changed in 2014. Quietly slipping through the top half of the draw, Craig Greenham and Wayne Maher used every end of every game to win the Crown Perth Country Week Pairs. If winning multiple close games means a team is destined

to be the champions, then as each round passed the Koorda pair had champions written all over them. Their match in the round of sixteen was a cliff hanger with a 15-14 score line. If that wasn’t enough the quarter final win of 11-10 was a game of inches. In the semi final Greenham came up against the quality pairing of John Davidson and Fred Early (Wagin) and after a nip and tuck game, a four on the second last end gave the Koorda pair a 13-11 lead. With a nail biting last end, a single to Davidson wasn’t enough and gave Greenham his third straight single shot victory with a 13-12 score.On the other side of the draw the Toodyay pairing of James

Jaworski and Ashley Grundy was having a slightly easier time

The semi final between Preston and Michael Ford (Geraldton) was a classic. Ford jumped out of the blocks and lead 8-0 after only 4 ends. Preston clawed his way back before Ford again drew away and at 16-11 and then 17-14 looked the likely winner. However with both players hammering the jack, it was Preston who continued to do enough to slowly get within striking distance and then found himself in front 20-18. But Ford was not giving up and at 20-20 it was a toss of the coin. At the conclusion of the 26th end Preston got the last shot to win the epic contest 21-20.The final started remarkable similar for Preston as he

again fell behind and was 6 nil before he had time to settle. Edmonds was using his big game composure and built a solid lead of 14-5 and the game looked over. However Preston had been here before and he wasn’t going without a fight. Four consecutive winning ends to Preston, including a three, saw the Edmonds lead shrink to only three shots. Again Edmonds settled and a three of his own put him within four of the title but the heads continued to get tighter as the pressure went up and in one of the best Country week finals seen for a number of years the two player traded shots. As much as Preston applied the pressure, Edmonds kept responding and with the last eight ends shared four ends each, Edmonds reached the winning target with a 21-18 win and his first Crown Perth Men’s Country Week Singles title.

of it with some solid wins. In the semi final Jaworski came up against Michael Ford and Jim Taylor (Geraldton) and were in command with a 16-5 win.So in the final, it came down to, had the Koorda pair used

up all their luck in the last three rounds or were they destined to win. At the half way mark of the final it certainly looked like an end to a charmed tournament with Jaworski leading 11-4 after 8 ends.However the Koorda pair kept on coming and three

consecutive winning ends put them back in the game. Coming into the last end they were still two behind but a two on that last end meant an extra end was needed and destiny was still an option. From the very start of the extra end Greenham and Maher were in control and despite a last gasp running shot from Jaworski threatening to ruin their party, the Koorda pair held on to win 13-12, their fourth consecutive one shot victory and the 2014 Crown Perth Men’s Country Week Pairs Championship.

Under the lights of the Osborne Park green, the 2014 Crown Perth Men’s CountryWeek came to end with the final bowls of the Men’s Fours Competition.

Men’s Singles Men’s Pairs

Men’s Fours

• Wayne Maher and Craig Greenham. • David King (Crown Perth) and Scott Edmonds. • The winning Fours side from Geraldton.

• Continued from page 42.



The 2013-14 Crown Perth Women’s Country Week Singles Final was a game between Noelene Abe (Corrigin), the recent Queen of Western Australian Bowls and Jenni Rogalski (Dudley Park), an up and coming player on the rise.As the draw panned out, the Semi Final draws assured that

the final was going to contain a previous champion. The first Semi Final saw Noelene Abe a two times winner of the title up against Lee Poletti who was a three times winner of the singles title. During the game, both players enjoyed times of control and times when they had to defend keeping the crowd guessing as to the final result. However what was certain was both players were never going to give in and it would go down to the wire. At the end of the game only one player could emerge victorious and it was Abe who came away with a 17-16 win in a high quality game of singles.The second Semi Final was not such a close affair as Jenni

Rogalski stamped her authority on the game against Karen Gaglia (Busselton).

Both players had impressive lead up results to the semi final with Rogalski taking care of a previous winner and current state skip, Kathy Gobbart, in the quarter final, while Gaglia had taken care of yet another previous winner in Bev Scott early in her campaign. With a place in the final on the line, it was Rogalski staking her claim and marching into her first Crown Perth Country Week Singles final with a 17-3 over Gaglia.There is not much more that can be said about Noelene

Abe that hasn’t already been said in the recent past. With her experience and consistency, Abe continues to make finals and take home trophies, and this day was to be no different. Rogalski never gave up but was not able to continually put the sort of pressure on that is required to beat a champion.With Abe holding firm under what ever was thrown at her,

she was able to come away with the 2013-14 title with a 21-11 win.

The Eaton Bowling Club is a major club in the strong South West Bowling League but until recently has had limited success when it comes to taking home a Crown Perth Country Week title. On the back of singles success last year, Eaton can now claim its first pairs title since the 1993-94 season.

Elaine McDonald and Anne Whyatt (Eaton) made their way to the Final of the Crown Perth Women’s Country Week Pairs with a mixture of solid and close wins. In the first Semi Final they beat league rivals Kerry Scott and Daphne Wilcox (Capel) 15-9. In the other Semi Final, Norma Follington (Geraldton) teamed up with Lorraine Leeson (Jurien) to easily overcome Margaret Kupsch and Julie Sims (Wonthella) 23-7. This was the second year in a row that Kupsch and Sims have reached the semi final of this event which is an achievement in it self considering the size of the competition.The final of the pairs competition between McDonald and

Follington proved to be the tightest affair possible. In fact after the required number of ends had been played, scores were level and an extra end was required to determine the 2013-14 champions. With the tension at an extreme high, all four players tried to play their best shots but when the end was over and a winner had to be determined, the Eaton pairing of Elaine McDonald and Anne Whyatt were declared the winners with a 15-13 win.

It had been 16 years since Geraldton had won the Crown Perth Women’s Country Week Fours title and coincidently the last time Lee Poletti had skippered her team to the same title.The first semi final was a battle of the Batavia league when

Lee Poletti, Kathleen Hill, Fay Sudilowski and Jillian Adam (Geraldton) took on the Northampton team of Kaye Burton, Pauline Forrester, Kay Sudlow and Eva Watson. In a game where it was difficult to get a large number on any one end, Poletti slowly drew away to win with a convincing final score line of 15-4 in a tightly fought contest.The second semi final was a much closer score and just as

fiercely fought, as the Bolgart team of Vicky Ellis, Dale McGill, Merle Manuel and Pamela Meston overcame the composite team of Judith Walton, Lorraine Leeson, Kim Simms (all Jurien) and Norma Follington (Geraldton) 12-11.The Bolgart team came into the final shooting for their clubs

first Crown Perth Women’s Country Week Fours title but found the going tough with the Geraldton ladies all in top form.The Poletti lead team had all the answers in a very good

game to come away with a 21-9 victory. For Hill, Sudilowski and Adam it was their first Fours title while Poletti added to her vast array of titles during her career with her second Crown Perth Women’s Country Week Fours.

Women’s Pairs

Women’s Singles

Women’s Fours

• Jenni Rogalski and Noelene Abe. • Elaine McDonald, Anne Whyatt and Kerry Andersen (Bowls WA Country Director).

• Winning Fours team from Geraldton.

March 28 to April 3, 2014 – South Burnie, Tasmania

Australian SidesChampionships Review

Kathy Gobbart went down by the narrowest of margins and though she also lost her Round 2 clash with South Australia, this time it was Hastings and her rink of Kristina Krstic, Liz West and Kelli Rogalski that assured a second aggregate victory with a 20-shot win; Featherby also maintained her fine form against Australian A starlet Renee McPharlin.The Men also opened their account in the morning, with

Ayres and Mark Simpson really coming to the fore.Simpson was leading for his side that consisted of skip

John Slavich, Thomas Mitchell and David Rankin, while another debutant Stuart Bainbridge lead for Gary Caffell, John Goddard and Daniel Patterson.Both sides recorded solid wins but it was the youngster

Ayres who stole the show despite his side requiring a slight a reshuffle that saw Australian A representative Clive Adams switch from lead to second, Kyle McIlroy third and skip Matt Ellul coming back strongly to force a tie.Ellul and his rink were impressive again in the afternoon

but fell agonisingly one shot short of victory. Slavich went down by just two; however, it seemed the experience and class of Australian international Wayne Ruediger and his rink that Caffel and Co. simply could not keep up with, that made the big difference.South Australia, having caused the first upset of the

tournament by defeating New South Wales, comfortably retained the Ford/Wishart trophy.Both sides struggled for consistency on Day 2, suffering

close losses to NSW before heavier defeats to the home-state Tasmania.Krstic continued to shine as Hastings made it three from

three; the 15-shot margin providing WA plenty of hope. However, Jackaroos Karen Murphy and Kelsey Cottrell ensured the defending champions held on to win by seven. Ellul was thoroughly deserving of his first rink win but the joy was short-lived as world champion and recently crowned international bowler of the year for a third consecutive year Aaron Sherriff did just enough to see his side over the line.

2014

Western Australia’s 2014 Sides Series campaign began eight months prior to their departure for Tasmania, with a three Test matches against Queensland under the roof at Rossmoyne Bowling Club during a cold and wet July.The results did not go our way, however, the opportunity for

coaches and selectors to have a much closer look at some of the more raw talent coming through the ranks was not missed.Many of the front-end players on debut were particularly

impressive with Matthew Ayres, Lewis Grigg and Laura Merz staking their first claim, while Clive Adams, David Rankin and Lisa Featherby were thrust further into leadership roles.An experienced Queensland side had certainly left their

mark and it was apparent plenty of hard work both on and off the green was required if we were to challenge for honours in South Burnie.The Women seemed to be making great strides when they

won the First Test against Victoria by one shot at Manning Memorial Bowling Club in September; this time with no protection from the wind and rain.They could not repeat the dose in another close encounter

in trying conditions but certainly felt better for the experience despite going down in the decider the following day.The Men took on New South Wales at Taren Point Bowling

Club, en route to the Championships.Unfortunately the First Test was abandoned due to the

weather and then we were outclassed in the two Tests the next day. Coaches Pieter Harris and Brian Jeppesen were keen to put the players through their paces on the slow and heavy Tasmanian greens and finalised their preparations with a one-off Test against South Australia and New South Wales respectively. Again, we could not match our opponents on the scoreboard.Day 1 and the Women finally got the fast start they were after

against the ACT. Featherby’s rink comprising Pam Chalmers, Robyn Jolly and debutant Merz enjoyed a 20-shot margin, while Therese Hastings came from behind to edge in front when it counts.

by RAJ SUARES



Kelli Rogalski and Laura Merz were the State Under 18 Pairs champions back in 2010 and they teamed up again to take on our nation’s best in the curtain raiser for this year’s Australian Sides Series.Rogalski skipped a young side all the way to the final

of the State Fours, only falling short at the last hurdle to Lee Poletti’s title-defending team. Merz earned her spot on the back of a strong 2013 that culminated in winning the State Pairs trophy with fellow debutant Bianca-Rose Riseborough.The girls got off to the perfect start, defeating the

highly fancied Victoria pair that included young Jackaroo Samantha Shannahan 23-15. Despite a one-shot loss to the NT, Rogalski and Merz bounced back quickly to set up a big win over the ACT that saw them top their section and earn the right to play for a gold medal the following day.Our youngsters were not overawed by the occasion nor

their opponents; this time New South Wales and world champion Karen Murphy. They were gallant in defeat, eventually going down 9-16 but certainly made an impression on the national selectors as well as many of the neutral onlookers.Their male counterparts Matthew Ellul and Matthew

Ayres also lost their bronze medal play-off to South Australia while it was better news for Thomas Mitchell, Clive Adams and Daniel Patterson who claimed a 17-14 win over NSW and bronze medal in the triples. Therese Hastings, Rechelle Cole and Shenayde Heldt could not overcome Queensland in the women’s event, however, Kristina Krstic was able to add to the medal tally when she defeated Natasha Jones (QLD) 21-19 in their bronze medal game.

• WA Super Six representatives Tom Mitchell, Clive Adams, Daniel Patterson, Kelli Rogalski, Laura Merz and Kristina Krstic.

Super Six

Having drawn level after 56 ends, the two-shot loss certainly left a bitter taste to swallow yet should have proved we are good enough to mix it with the nation’s best. Unfortunately, the afternoon session only went from bad to worse with Tasmania shooting out of the blocks and they never looked likely to relinquish their lead.Hastings lost her first match but only by one shot, while

Kathy Gobbart and her rink of Rechelle Cole, debutant Bianca-Rose Riseborough and Shenayde Heldt worked hard to notch their first win against Jackaroo Rebecca van Asch.The Women eventually went down by ten. For the men, Ellul

again managed to stage an exciting comeback to draw his second match in two days but a 25-shot defeat was certainly the low point of the tournament.Rain delayed the start of play on Day 3, as WA faced pre-

tournament favourites Victoria.

Krstic carried that good form through to the Sides Series where her outstanding performances were rewarded with the Beryl Godfrey Medal for the best female player at the championships. Furthermore, she was called up to the Australian A Squad and the 19 year-old was one of only two girls chosen for the Junior (Under 25) World Cup to be played at Broadbeach, Queensland later in the year.The Eddy/Wishart Medal went to another 19 year-old who

caught the eye of the national selectors. Matthew Ayres, in his debut series, also received the call up to the Australian A Squad. Runner-up in the 2013 Australian Open Singles final, Ayres has gone from strength to strength under long time coach Pieter Harris and will continue his development with both Harris in the Men’s Squad and Therese Hastings as part of Bowls Australia’s National Training Centre (NTC) squad.

With the Men out of medal contention, coach Pieter Harris decided it was time to shake things up by making a couple of bold moves and keeping one eye on the future. Adams responded well to the challenge and defeated Jackaroo Matthew Flapper.Ellul and Slavich, in particular, fought back ever so well but

another slow start proved costly; WA going down by 13 shots though the score line was not necessarily a true indication of a high quality game.Our Women started well but suffered the reverse in fortune

as Victoria came storming back. Hastings, Krstic, West and Rogalski were outstanding again defeating another Jackaroo in Samantha Shannahan. Gobbart also lead early but was eventually overrun by Carla Odgers as Victoria claimed an 11-shot triumph.

Australian Sides Championships Review – from page 12


DENISE McMILLAN

Inclusive Practices Officer

Lawn Bowls is a true multi-disability sport where people with any type of disability can participate equally with able-bodied competitors. There are no rule changes and competitors can compete on both normal green and synthetic surfaces. February and March have proven that point with two National Disability Competitions taking place.

National Comps carve pathway to Commonwealth game selection

Australian Open 2014 (Darebin, Victoria)February at the Australian Open saw competitors in Blind Disability Bowls (ABBA), Physical Disability Bowls (DSA), and Intellectual Disability Bowls (AUSRAPID) playing alongside their own groups and the able bodied mainstream.WA fought a hard game with a few wins and losses with fierce competition from the other states. While we did not come home with trophies we came home with the satisfaction of a well-played event under some terrible weather conditions! As you can see in the team picture – it is a thumbs-up for all our bowlers.

• Wayne Allsopp (DSA), Denise McMillan (Manager), Geoff Benn (Director), Andrew Ness (ABBA), Robert Hughes (AUSRAPID).

March at the National Multi Disability Championships saw competitors with a variety of physical disabilities fight it out for state championships status.2014 was the 29th year of this event being hosted round-

robin between Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland as well as the first time that Western Australia had a team entered instead of single player participation. It was a long action packed 6 days including Singles, Pairs,

and Triples for bowlers with a B5/6 or B7/8 disability.As a first time entry, performing with a team of 3 instead of

a full team of 10, WA performed well in each category with Neville Read coming 8th out of 12 in B5/6 singles, Andrew Ness coming 8th out of 16 and Wayne Allsopp coming 13th out of 16 in B7/8 Singles.Pairs saw Neville ‘pair’ up with QLD‘s Bernie Wolland ending

up in the semi-finals and missing the Bronze title by 3 shots to NSW team of Geoff Seton and Mark Whiteman. The WA team performed their best in the triples, winning 2 of 4 games against NSW and QLD and tying another with SA – the looks on their faces when they won by 1 shot against QLD team led by Tony Bonnell (selected for the 2014 Commonwealth games) was priceless!All up WA came 8th in points out of 12 – for a team of 3

when other states had two teams of 3 it was a fantastic show of sportsmanship.We hope to grow our team attending the Disability Sports

Australia (DSA) with 3 new potential players already notifying BWA of their interest – perhaps we could add some Females to the list of Males wishing to participate? Let me know, and congratulations to our current team.

2014 National Multi Disability Championships (Fitzroy-Victoria Bowling Club)

Bowlers with a disability selected to compete for the other para-sport gold medal include 2002 Commonwealth Games Elite Athletes with a Disability bronze medallist James Reynolds from NSW, 2013 Lawn Bowls Multi-Disability National Championships singles gold medallist Tony Bonnell from Queensland, and National Bowlers with a Physical Disability silver medallist Tim Slater from Victoria.

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For more information on Inclusive Lawn Bowls please contactDenise McMillan on 0449 619 841 or [email protected]

• Andrew focusing on WA’s next skip bowl (photo by DSA).

• WA ahead of QLD by 7 shots (photo by DSA).

• Tim Slater (VIC), James Reynolds (NSW), Tony Bonnell (QLD).


BENEFITS TO THE CLUB Facilitates the club to develop links with local community

groups. Encourages a better utilisation of club facilities. Provides an enhanced community reputation to impress local

and state government. Creates a solid base for bowls as the participants will obtain

basic skills of the sport. Provides clubs the opportunity to attract new participants. Assists with long term growth and sustainability of the club. Provides general promotion opportunities for your club within

the local community. Provides an excellent source of potential new members. Contributes to the general growth of the club. Showcases other parts of the club to a new audience. Provides a younger audience who generally have disposable

income to spend on drinks/food/entertainment.

THE IDEAL COORDINATOR Each club will be responsible for appointing their own coordinator for the Jack Attack program. Some characteristics that the club may wish to look for in their candidates are that they:

Will always have a smile on their face; Always happy; Welcoming to all individuals; Bubbly personality; Knowledge about the sport of bowls is a

bonus; Energetic; Up for a challenge; and Willing to interact with a number of

individuals.

ROLE OF THE CDO The CDO is required to attend each Jack Attack session that is held in their region during the pilot phase. The CDO is not there to run the event, however they will provide assistance and guidance to ensure that the program is being run to the correct standards. Another reason for the CDOs attendance is to provide feedback at the completion of the pilot stage.

VARIATIONS TO JACK ATTACK

ASPECTS THAT CAN BE ALTERED The length of the season – clubs can determine how

long they would prefer their season of Jack Attack to run for – usually 6-8 weeks.

Number of sessions – each club can determine how many games they would like to play on each night.

Offer a meal/drink with entry fee – this is at the clubs discretion if they wish to increase the participation fee and include a meal or drink with their game.

When to play – the club are able to determine the most suitable day and time they would prefer to run the event at their venue. This should be determined with the prospective audience, competing pastimes and climate in mind.

ASPECTS THAT CANNOT BE ALTERED Logo - the Jack Attack logo must only be used

in its original format. It cannot be altered in any way.

Format of play – the game must always be played as triples in the format of two sets of five ends and a tie breaker if required to mimic what is played on Fox Sports – the APL

Participants – Jack Attack is aimed at the non-bowling members of the population. This is a product that we see as bringing potential members into the sport.

SNAPSHOT INTRODUCTION

The Bowls Australia Jack Attack program is designed to increase participation in the sport of lawn bowls. There is a very large audience who is prepared to trial the sport, but making the jump from a corporate or social day to pennant is too significant or simply not attractive for most people. Jack Attack aims to fill that void and make the transition to full membership a more simple and successful process.


The 2014 State Under 18 Championships finished in an exhilarating fashion, as both the Boys and Girls Singles finals went down to the wire at Lake Monger Bowling Club.Dayna Cant seemed determined to upstage her pairs partner,

Dudley Park teammate and recently capped Australian international Elizabeth Allan having lead for most of the game. The two-time defending champion needed to call on all her experience and from 9-15 down, managed to level the scores at 19-all.Consecutive ones to Cant saw her within touching distance

of the trophy before a three to Allan made it 21-23. To her credit, Cant refused to give and regained the lead on the next end 24-23. The momentum continued to swing both ways with Allan unable to add to her counter when drawing for game. That set up a fitting finale, albeit a nervous one for the supporters, where neither girl deserved to lose.But there can only be one winner and although Allan was

able to draw closer, Cant showed her class as her last bowl looked on line to trail the jack and take the game and title with it. Unfortunately, she didn’t quite get full contact and when the jack went the other way so too did the trophy.The Boys final also had a fairy-tale ending, when Mandurah

youngster Josh Hamilton came storming back to win 25-23 over another Australian squad member with international experience in David Downey. This time it was the defending champion who shot out of the blocks and at one stage lead 1-11 and by as many as eleven at 6-17.

State Under 18

Exciting finishes in finalsWith almost one hand on the trophy, Downey was unable to

score for five consecutive ends as Hamilton fought tooth and nail to claw his way back to within one. As the lights came on, Downey regained his composure to add singles on the next two ends but at 16-19 the game was far from over.Hamilton finally found himself in front for the first time at

20-19 only for Downey to level the scores at 20-all. Again, it looked like experience would tell when Downey picked up three to go within reach of his title and drew shot with a toucher on the next end, however, Hamilton’s next bowl was also a toucher which nudged the jack just far enough to see him hold two. Downey drove at them with his third but missed, while Hamilton was able to add two more counters.A warm crowd had gathered both inside the clubhouse and

out, and could be forgiven for wanting another grandstand finish. Hamilton, again holding two, couldn’t bear to watch as Downey delivered his last bowl but nobody would deny him his right to be crowned the State Under 18 Boys Singles Champion.Hamilton had a relatively safe passage through to final,

defeating Doubleview’s Bailey O’Keefe 21-14 in the semi-final, an in-form Ryan Philpott (Warnbro) 21-13 in the quarter-final and Mayland’s Jack Campbell 21-6 in the first round. Downey came through his semi final against Mandurah’s William Hyatt unscathed, winning 21-13 but certainly didn’t have it all his own way against close friend and triples teammate Dan Nicholls (Bassendean).

“A crowd gathered both inside the clubhouse and out…all waiting in anticpation of another

grandstand finish…”

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In fact, Nicholls lead for much of the match and was drawing for game with the scores locked at 18-all. He was not able to add a third counter, unlike Downey on the very next end who progressed by the narrowest of margins.The Boys Plate Final saw 12 year-old Patrick Quinlan

(Belmont) add to his growing trophy collection when he defeated Dudley Park’s Rhys Williams. Quinlan notched impressive wins against Mandurah’s Kane Smith in the semi final and Warnbro’s Daniel Ainsworth in the first knock-out round.Birthday girl Eden Lawrence (Dudley Park) celebrated with a

win in the Girls Plate Final as she defeated Warnbro’s Meghan Philpott 15-11. Both girls gained valuable championship experience last year, albeit for the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory respectively and were out to impress the new selection panel of John Goddard (Head Coach), Laura Merz (Assistant Coach/Manager) and Colin Johnson (Chairman of Selectors). So too was Mandurah’s Jess Smith, who levelled her semi-final with Lawrence 12-all before going down 12-15.However, it was last year’s State Side that all recorded

first round wins with Warnbro’s Kellie Ainsworth defeating Lawrence 21-9 before going down in a nail-biter to Georgia Cant (Meadow Springs) 18-21. Bassendean’s Amelia Axford also got up in a see-sawing tussle with Philpott; 21-17 the final score. Dudley Park’s Allan and Cant had comfortable semi-final victories over Axford 21-13 and younger sister Cant 21-10 respectively, to set up the thrilling final.Earlier in the week, the Any Combination Under 18 Triples

stayed closer to the script with the Premier League experience of David Downey and Dan Nicholls making a telling contribution. Patrick Quinlan stepped into the big shoes left by lead Wesley Neilson, as the Gold Medallists from last year’s National Under 18 Championship at Sorrento won their first two rounds 20-3 and 16-8 before a 13-9 victory over Josh Hamilton, Rhys Williams and Connor Biddle (Warnbro).Ryan and Meghan Philpott teamed up with Ameila Axford

to record a 12-9 win over William Hyatt who skipped sisters Dayna and Georgia Cant, before going on to claim a 15-3 victory over the Halls Head trio of Brock Dhu, Harvey Boyce and Izak Bennett (who won their first round game 10-9) and a 25-4 triumph that saw them through to the final.Although it was a one-sided affair, there were many quality

bowls put down by both sides. Downey, Nicholls and Quinlan had all the answers and ran out comfortable 23-9 winners. Elizabeth Allan and Dayna Cant also proved too strong a combination in the Girls Pairs.They notched up 19-6 and 19-4 wins before going to head

to head with Georgia Cant and her partner Amelia Axford, who had recorded 10-6 and 20-1 victories in Rounds 1 and 2 respectively.The final match in the round-robin format was much closer;

however, the difference in age and experience was always likely to favour the Dudley Park girls despite the fact that youngsters Axford and Philpott held last year’s title. Allan and D Cant defeated G Cant and Axford 10-3.

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Ryan Philpott teamed up with Patrick Quinlan and made light work of their section, recording comfortable 26-5 and and 17-2 wins before a 12-8 victory over Rhys Williams and Nathaniel Fuge (Gnowangerup) saw them reach the final. They may have been expecting to play the formidable duo of David Downey and Dan Nicholls; however, Josh Hamilton and his partner Jaidyn Johnson (Dudley Park) caused the first big upset of the championships when they won the third round clash 10-7 to top the section, having earlier claimed 13-5 and 11-7 wins. The final was another high-quality affair which required an extra end to separate the two sides, Philpott and Quinlan holding their nerve to win 14-12.

Championships Review

Geoff Ellis AchievementsNational

Australian Fours winner 1994State

WA State Representative played 205 gamesCountry Week Singles winner 1983Champion of Champion Singles winner 1988Rosenthal Medal 1988 and 1995Master Pairs winner 1991State Fours winner 1992 and 1994State Pairs winner 1995West Coast Classic Singles and Pairs winner 1995Masters Singles winner 1995Allan Eddy/ Rod Wishart winner 1997 and 1999State Pairs winner 2004WA State Selector/Coach

• Geoff Ellis – continued from page 9.


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WA BOWLS RANKINGSBased on prestigous events over 3 years

Rank Name Club Total 1 Mitchell, Thomas Vict Park Carlisle 235 2 Provost, Anthony Vict Park Carlisle 173 3 Bainbridge, Stuart Doubleview 166 4 Trewhella, Daniel Stirling 134 5 Brown, Daniel Kardinya 120 6 Simpson, Mark Gingin 117 7 Knott, Shane Vict Park Carlisle 110 8 Ayres, Matthew Manning 103 9 Adams, Clive Wanneroo 98 10 Khan, Ryan Vict Park Carlisle 79 11 Mitchell, Matthew Manning 78 12 Ellul, Matt Mt Lawley 73 13 Elmer, Andy Vict Park Carlisle 72 14 Butler, Rhett Vict Park Carlisle 67 15 Neilson, Wayne Osborne Park 64 15 Robinson, Murray Morley 64 15 Slavich, John Doubleview 64 18 McKay, Kevin Kardinya 63 18 Richardson, Luke Cambridge 63 20 Grigg, Lewis Osborne Park 55

MEN

WOMEN

Rank Name Club Total 1 Abe, Noelene Corrigin 322 2 Hastings, Therese Manning 311 3 Warburton, Linda Mosman Park 233 4 Featherby, Lisa Mosman Park 181 5 Scott, Bev Capel 169 6 Gibsone, Janne Mosman Park 142 7 Poletti, Lee Geraldton 142 8 Andersen, Kerry Mosman Park 137 9 Spragg, Vicki Dudley Park 117 10 Baker, Bev Mosman Park 113 11 Gobbart, Kathy Gingin 105 12 Chalmers, Pam Manning 103 13 Riseborough, Bianca-Rose Osborne Park 87 14 West, Liz Manning 83 15 Morss, Helen Manning 81 16 Marshall, Liz Sorrento 72 17 Prosser, Rhonda North Beach 72 18 Falconer, Joan Sorrento 64 18 Merz, Laura Manning 64 20 Jolly, Robin Manning 59

New names Crowned at Triples ChampionshipsSix new names were crowned as State Champions when the finals of the Henselite State Triples championships were played at Manning Memorial Bowling Club.In the Women’s event Rhonda Prosser (North Beach), Liz

Marshall (Sorrento) and Joan Falconer (North Beach) would have started as under dogs against the talented Mosman Park trio of Lisa Featherby, Janne Gibsone and Linda Warburton but emerged triumphant winning 19-13.The Mosman Park team led for a large majority of the final

but failed to add any further score after leading 13-10. The Prosser skipped team simply outstanding over the concluding stages to score nine shots in the last four ends and claim the title.The Men’s event saw formerly Morley team mates Wayne

Neilson (Osborne Park), Murray Robinson (Morley) and Andy Elmer (Vict Park Carlisle) reunite to claim their first major title.They started the final brilliantly to lead 11-2 after eight ends

and held off a late charge from the Cambridge side of David Opie, Brad Ball and Chris Lander to win 15-11.

• Wayne Nielson in action during the final

• Liz Marshall, Joan Falconer and Rhonda Prosser.

• Murray Robinson, Wayne Neilson and Andy Elmer.


Despite numbers being disappointingly low the cream rose to the top in the Champion of Champions titles played throughout April. Tom Mitchell and Noelene Abe have

well and truly stamped themselves as the premier Men’s and Women’s Singles players by winning their respective singles events hosted at Yokine Bowling Club. Both are past winners of this title and for Noelene it was a historic third victory in a row and a remarkable fifth title.Mitchell proved just a little too good in

his final for a rising star of the game in Kevin McKay (Kardinya), the 18yo pushed Mitchell for most of the match but was beaten 25-16. Abe defeated close friend and long time on green adversary Kerry Andersen (Mosman Park) 25-13.

Champion of Champions crowned

In the Champion of Champion Pairs it was pleasing to see some new names taking victory. Manning’s Blake Nairn and Frank Carbone combining to win the Men’s event defeating surprise packets Clayton and Spinks (Kardinya) 21-6. In the Women’s event the Melville pair of Margaret Anderson and Kay Marwick combined to win defeating Ireland and McIntosh (Dalkeith-Nedlands) 24-15. The Men’s event was hosted by Sorrento whilst the Women’s was played at Bedford.The very popular Novice Champion of Champion Singles

saw some very promising players engaged and perhaps some stars of the future. The Women’s event was won by Charmaine Locke of Mundaring who was very impressive through all her games.

“Tom Mitchell and Noelene Abe have well and truly stampedthemselves as the premier Men’s and Women’s players…”

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• Novice Singles Champions Nathan Jones and Charmaine Locke.

• Kerry Andersen and Nolene Abe.

The Men’s event was won by Nathan Jones who no doubt would be hoping to be as successful in bowls as he was at Softball. Jones who plays at Kardinya has played over 100 games of Softball for Australia and no doubt used some of his international experience to advantage in taking the title.Congratulations to all the title winners, the Open Singles and

Pairs winners will now represent WA at Taren Point, NSW October 14-16 later this year in the Australian Champion of Champions.

• Commonweath Games Selections • Commonweath Games Selections• Commonweath Games Selections

Nationwide selections for Commonwealth

games now complete

In recent weeks, there’s been a flurry of team and squad announcements starting with the Australian Team to represent us at the Commonwealth Games to new Australian Squads, new Australia A Squads and National Training Centre (NTC) Squads.And of course with these selections come the

obligatory headaches, sleepless nights, factual evidence, selection criteria guidelines, instinct, subjectivity, current form, previous results, team contribution, cultural contributions, etc.In my role as National Coach and Chair of

Selectors, I find this far more challenging then when I was playing full time.As a player, you trained, turned up, played,

competed to the best of your ability and either went home satisfied or disappointed. The thing is, the day ended more or less when play ended. As coach, the role is entirely different. The responsibility is not about yourself, but for all those you are associated with throughout the programs.It is a great honour to be able to work

alongside so many talented people, so many vastly different characters, so many incredibly different types of player, albeit through talent, work ethics and ability.As a selector, it is just as challenging, if not

more. Australia is blessed with a wealth of talent with the current crop of elite players being chased down by a more than healthy group of future super stars. I firmly believe there is a lot more depth these days, particularly with a young influx to high level bowls, which of course leads us to think there is a very prosperous future for bowls in Australia and on the domestic and international circuit for a long time to come.But, with that comes competition – fierce

competition – and for the selection panel, great challenges.For WA, a State with a very proud history in

domestic tournament play, interstate fixtures and of course international representation, there are strong signs the future is also bright.

In recent times, a number of WA’s leading players have been named in some of our elite squads.Our Australia A Squad, which represents

our developing and potential future Aussie representatives Kristina Krstic and Matthew Ayres, find themselves in prime positions to lead the charge of the next crop of international representatives, whilst Clive Adams, Kelli Rogalski, Rechelle Cole, Lewis Grigg, Daniel Patterson, David Downey, Daniel Nicholls and Laura Merz are under the selector’s eye. Each of these players have been named in the WA NTC Squad.The WA juniors also have strong presence on

the national scene with Lizzy Allan leading the way and having just returned from a successful mission representing Australia at the Trans-Tasman Test Series, will also be a player to watch in the next few years.

by STEVE GLASSON –Australian Coach• Aaron Sheriff

• Brett Wilkie

• Carla Odgers

• Karen Murphy

• Kelsey Cottrell


Of course, with inclusion into these squads comes an extra level of responsibility. Not only does the focus need to become more based on personal development, the training needs to ramp up, as well as etiquette, culture and ambassadorship which goes hand in hand with being a player of note, repute and therefore respect.WA’s NTC Coach and legend of the game in her

own right Therese Hastings has the tantalising job of working with these potential champions and I can think of nobody better than Therese to mentor these players to greater heights and many more achievements.Therese has a record a mile long through years

of outstanding performances, vast experience in teaching/coaching and respect from all those who have the privilege to be in her company.

“The training needs to ramp up, as well as etiquette, culture and

ambassadorship…”


• Commonweath Games Selections • Commonweath Games Selections• Commonweath Games Selections

the games, the heavy conditions and the fact we have to significantly change our technical and tactical approach in order to handle the foreign UK conditions.Having said that, the selected team have been

through hell and back in the selection process and whilst all selections were contended for right down to the very last bowl, Australia is fortunate to have a very dedicated, experienced and highly motivated team to take on all comers in Glasgow this coming July and August.Each able bodied player will play in two events

each while we also field a vision impaired mixed pairs team and a disability triples team. We are all delighted to have these great players as part of our team.I’m sure you will all join me in wishing them

every success in their Commonwealth Games campaign.Good bowling to all.

For WA in general, one of the biggest problems still revolves around the amount of exposure the top players can get in front of the national selection panel.In the past 18 months to two years, the

exciting addition to this exposure has been the extra interstate test series WA have been able to incorporate into their schedule with new test series initiated against the likes of NSW, VIC and QLD. Combining these test series with events such as the Australian Sides Championships, the Australian Open, Australian Champion of Champions, Australian Indoor and Australian U18 Championships, this previously restricted exposure is now on the up and up which will definitely provide opportunity for the stars of WA bowls to showcase their wares in some of the best events.It is then vital to ensure the players have done

the hard yards in advance so their attributes will come to the fore and they will be in high class form when it really counts. It’s an exciting time in bowls with opportunities

aplenty. I wish all bowlers in WA who have the drive, competitive edge, dreams, goals and desires to get on the front foot and make every post a winner. As for our Commonwealth Games team, for the

first time in history our bowls team will battle it out in ten (10) disciplines all carrying gold, silver and bronze medals.Australia’s history breaking World

Championship results from Adelaide in 2012 will be extremely tough to mirror, particularly taking into account the shortened versions of

• Lynsey Clarke

• Matthew Flapper

• Natasha Van Eldik

• Nathan Rice

• Wayne Reudiger

The recently announced WA NTC Squad is Kristin Krstin, Matthew Ayres, Clive Adams, Kelli Rogalski, Rechelle Cole, Lewis Grigg, Daniel Patterson, David Downey, Daniel Nicholls and Laura Merz.

NTC Squad

• Australia A member Kristina Krstic.

• Australia A member Matt Ayres.


Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Cambridge 2x4x2 Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 0409 889 362 Any Combo Fremantle Drawn Triples $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9335 1659 Any Combo Innaloo Nominated Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9446 9076 Men Dudley Park Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 12.30pm 12.00pm 9535 2695

MONDAY

Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Bedford Drawn Bowls $5 Mufti 10.30am 10.00am 9370 2454 Any Combo Innaloo Drawn Fours $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9446 9076 Any Combo Mt Pleasant Drawn Bowls $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9364 4602 Men Cockburn Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.15pm 12.30pm 9418 1102 Men Innaloo Nominated Fours $10 Whites 6.30pm 6.00pm 9446 9076 Men Osborne Park Drawn Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9349 1188 Men Warnbro Nominated Pairs $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9593 3022 Mixed Esperance Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.45am 9.30am 9071 2035 Mixed Gosnells Drawn Fours $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9398 2491 Mixed Nollamara Drawn Triples $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9344 1974 Mixed North Beach Drawn Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 3077 Mixed Vict Park Carlisle Scroungers $7 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9470 3100 Mixed Warwick Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9343 6017 Mixed Willetton Popstick Pairs/Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9417 9815 Mixed Yokine Drawn Bowls $6 Mufti 12.30pm 12.15pm 9444 7000 Women East Fremantle Drawn Pairs $6 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9438 2208 Women Geraldton Scroungers $5 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9921 1898 Women Innaloo Nominated Fours $5 Whites 9.30am 9.00am 9446 9076

TUESDAY

Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Cambridge Various $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9387 8014 Any Combo Capel Nominated Jackpot Pairs $8 Mufti 12.30pm 10.00am 9727 2446 Any Combo Mundaring Nominated Jackpot Pairs $8 Mufti 12.00pm 11.00am 9295 1497 Men Esperance Drawn Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9071 2035 Men Geraldton Triples $6 Mufti 2.00pm 1.30pm 9921 1898 Men Innaloo Drawn Triples $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9446 9076 Men North Beach 2x4x2 Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 5pm Tues 0417 903 006 Men Port Bouvard Social $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9582 2871 Mixed Jurien Social Bowls $5 Mufti 2.30pm 2.15pm 9652 2620 Mixed Sorrento Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 0696 Women Forrestfield Social Drawn $4 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9359 1148 Women Wanneroo Social $5 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9405 1152 Women Wonthella Spot Event $7 Club 1.30pm 1.00pm 9921 2970 Women Yokine Scroungers $6 Mufti 9.45am 9.15am 9444 7000

WEDNESDAY

Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Bedford Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 12.30pm 10.30am 9370 2454 Any Combo Cambridge 3 Bowl Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 0409 889 362 Any Combo Cannington Drawn Pairs $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9458 3408 Any Combo Hollywood Subi Nominated Pairs $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9381 8941 Any Combo Leeming Nominated Pairs $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 0403 229 892 Any Combo Melville Social Drawn $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9330 3370 Any Combo Mt Lawley Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 0438 877 114 Any Combo Mt Pleasant Meat Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9364 4662 Any Combo Spearwood 3 Bowl Nominated Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 0418 905 087 Men Como Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9367 3923 Men East Fremantle Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9339 2489 Men Gosnells 3 Bowl Nom. Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9398 2491 Men Nollamara Triples $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9344 1974 Men Osborne Park Drawn Fours $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9349 1188 Men Sorrento Popsticks $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 0696 Men Warwick Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9343 6017 Men Willetton 2x4x2 Pairs or Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.15pm 6161 2815 Men Wonthella Seniors $7 Mufti 2.00pm 1.00pm 9921 2970 Mixed Belmont City Social Bowls $6 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 0420 836 281 Mixed Cockburn Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9418 1102 Mixed Forrestfield Drawn Social $4 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9359 1148 Mixed Kardinya 2x4x2 Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9310 6107 Mixed Kwinana Drawn Bowls $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9439 1810 Mixed Morley Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 0456 322 465 Mixed North Beach Drawn Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 3077 Mixed Pinjarra Drawn Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9531 1840 Mixed Scarborough Social Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9341 6000 Mixed Stirling Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.30pm 12.00pm 0407 424 241 Mixed Vict Park Carlisle Scroungers $7 Mufti 12.30pm 12.00pm 9470 3100

THURSDAY

WHERE TO GET A GAME – OUT OF SEASON


Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Cambridge Pairs - Triples - Fours $5 Mufti 2.00pm 1.00pm 9387 3018 Any Combo Cannington Social Bowls $7 Mufti 7.00pm 6.30pm 9458 3408 Any Combo Manning Jackpot Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9450 3410 Any Combo Melville Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9330 3370 Any Combo Midland Morrison Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 12.30pm 12.00pm 0422 918 727 Men Dudley Park Drawn Pairs $8 Mufti 1.15pm 1.00pm 9388 3018 Men Yokine 2x4x2 Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 11.00am 9444 7000 Mixed Dension Scroungers $8 Mufti 2.00pm 1.30pm 9927 1168 Mixed Esperance Social Bowls $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9071 2035 Mixed Jurien Scroungers $5 Mufti 2.45pm 2.30pm 9652 2620 Mixed Port Bouvard Scroungers $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9582 2871 Mixed Sorrento Popsticks $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 0696 Mixed Wonthella Scroungers $7 Mufti 2.30pm 1.30pm 9921 2970

FRIDAY

Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Bedford Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 11.00am 9370 2454 Any Combo Cannington Drawn Pairs $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9458 3408 Any Combo Gosnells Nominated Pairs $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9398 2491 Any Combo Innaloo Drawn Fours $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9446 9076 Any Combo Leeming Nominated Triples $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 0403 229 892 Any Combo Manning Nominated Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9450 3410 Any Combo Melville Drawn Fours $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9330 3370 Any Combo Mt Lawley Drawn Pairs $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 0438 877 114 Any Combo Mt Pleasant 2x4x2 Mixed Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9364 4662 Any Combo Mundaring Mixed Drawn $8 Mufti 12.30pm 12.00pm 9295 1109 Any Combo Nollamara Nominated Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9344 1974 Any Combo Osborne Park Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9349 1188 Any Combo South Perth 2x2x2x2 Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 12.30pm 11.30am 9367 2784 Any Combo Spearwood 3 Bowl Nominated Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.45pm 0407 426 665 Any Combo Vict Park Carlisle Hyundai Pairs $10 Mufti 12.30pm 12.00pm 9470 3100 Any Combo Yokine 2x4x2 Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 11.00am 9444 7000 Men Sorrento Nominated Triples $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 0696 Men Warwick Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9343 6017 Mixed Belmont City Social Bowls $6 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 0420 836 281 Mixed Cockburn Nominated Triples $7 Mufti 1.15pm 12.30pm 9418 1102 Mixed Como Open Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 0411 733 825 Mixed East Fremantle Scroungers $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9339 2489 Mixed Esperance Various $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9071 2035 Mixed Forrestfield Social Drawn $4 Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9359 1148 Mixed Harvey Meat Pack Triples $5 Mufti 1.00pm Previous Day 9729 1704 Mixed Kardinya Triples $10 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9310 6107 Mixed Kwinana Drawn Bowls $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9439 1810 Mixed Morley Pairs $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 0457 322 465 Mixed Mosman Park Drawn Triples $6 Mufti 1.00pm 12.00pm 9384 7951 Mixed Mount Barker Golf Various Mufti 1.30pm 1.00pm 9851 2336 Mixed North Beach Drawn Bowls TBA Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 3077 Mixed Pinjarra Meat Pack Triples $8 Mufti 1.00pm 10.00am 9531 1840 Mixed Scarborough Social Bowls $5 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9341 6000 Mixed Stirling Nominated Pairs $10 Mufti 1.30pm 12.00pm 0407 424 241 Mixed Wanneroo Popsticks $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9405 1152 Mixed Willetton Pairs / Triples $7 Mufti 1.30pm 1.15pm 6161 2815

SATURDAY

Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Any Combo Cannington Scroungers $5 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9458 3408 Any Combo Manning Scroungers $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9450 3410 Any Combo Mundaring Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.00am 9.00am 9295 2770 Men Osborne Park Scroungers $10 Mufti 9.15am 9.00am 9349 1188 Mixed Cockburn Scroungers $7 Mufti 10.00am 9.30am 9418 1102 Mixed Esperance Social Bowls $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9071 2035 Mixed Jurien Scroungers $5 Mufti 10.00am 9.45am 9652 2620 Mixed Nollmara Scroungers $7 Mufti 10.00am 9.45am 9344 1974 Mixed Scarborough Scroungers $5 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9341 6000 Mixed Sorrento Popsticks $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9447 0696 Mixed Wanneroo Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9405 1152 Mixed Warwick Drawn Fours $7 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9343 6017 Mixed Willetton Scroungers $7 Mufti 9.30am 9.15am 6161 2815 Mixed Yokine Scroungers $6 Mufti 10.00am 9.45am 9444 7000 Women Osborne Park Scroungers $10 Mufti 9.15am 9.00am 9349 1188

SUNDAY

WHERE TO GET A GAME – OUT OF SEASON Gender Club Event Fee (per player) Dress Starting Time Names By Phone Mixed Wanneroo Popsticks $8 Mufti 1.00pm 12.30pm 9405 1152 Women Esperance Social Bowls $7 Mufti 9.30am 9.00am 9071 2035 Women Willetton Social Bowls $7 Whites 9.30am 9.00am 9310 9503

THURSDAY – continued


Thornlie Ravens hosted a very successful friendly well organized two day carnival with $8,560.00 in prize money spread amongst the thirty four teams that played.This year Thornlie bit the bullet and opened it up for ladies as

well as men and despite some sceptics it proved to be a positive move.The cold beer, platters of watermelon served on the green,

multitude of helpers excellent meals during the comp helped to make the two days enjoyable for one and all.The format of the carnival has led to close finishes in the past

and this year’s competition was no exception. Again like last year no team went through undefeated however

we did have one team that failed to get on the board. No it was not a ladies team. They did receive $100.00 cash consolation every other team took away at least some prize money in rink wins.At the end of the carnival four teams finished on twenty points

and they all happened to be Thornlie teams not a bad effort as there were eight Thornlie teams out of the thirty four that played.

Thornlie RavensClassic 2014

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• Chris Walker, Glyn Vaughan, John Walker and Pas Rigio.

ResultsThe team skippered by Chris Walker Glyn Vaughan third, John

Walker second and Pas Rigio lead were the eventual winners with 20 points out of a possible 24 plus 82 shots up.

Second place went to Ian Rewell (Buddha) skip, Murray White third, Tony Churcher second, Peter Freund lead. 20 points + 50 shots 183%.

Third place went to John McCooke skip, Gerry Oeding third, Ric Scupham second, Merv Binning lead 20 points plus 50 shots 180%.

Fourth place was Mark Separovich, skip Jim Stean third with Ray Daniel second and Sandra McCutcheon lead. 20 points plus 44 shots up.

Day 1: Ross Bresland, Greg Regan (Sth Perth), Darren Lyons, Terry McCormack (Thornlie). 11 points plus 52 shots.

Day 2: Rhett Butler, Noel Staude, Phil Long, Tom Reed (Vic Park) 12 points + 22 shots up.

From July 1 people going into residential care will be asked to make a greater contribution to the cost of their accommodation and the cost of their care.

Residents will have a choice to pay for their accommodation either by a lump sum known as a refundable accommodation deposit (RAD), a periodical payment known as a daily accommodation payment (DAP), or a combination of both.

Each facility must advertise their room costs on the government website (My Aged Care) in both RAD and DAP format, plus their own website and elsewhere. The amounts advertised are the maximum allowed and can be negotiated if applicable. If a facility wishes to charge a RAD of more than $550,000 (equivalent DAP $100 per day), it must seek approval from the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.

Currently residents may pay a means tested fee called the income-tested fee (up to $26,959 a year), or an extra service fee for upgraded accommodation or services. Facilities with a current ‘extra services’ licence will continue to charge accordingly. Other sites will be allowed to charge a ‘menu’ for additional services, such as a glass of wine, newspaper or Foxtel in the room.

Residents will have up to 28 days from entry to advise how they will pay for their accommodation.At present residents and their families must advise their payment decisions at the time of signing the agreement.

While providers have shown resistance to the idea of not knowing the payment commitment, there is some compulsion for the decision period, as 60 per cent of residents entering care are discharged from hospital and many only have four to seven days to make an accommodation selection.

The current income-tested fee will be replaced by a means-tested fee based on assets as well as income. Assets will include any lump sum payment (RAD) made to the facility. Currently a lump sum is a non-assessable asset and this policy was designed by Labor to avoid higher payments to facilities arranged to increase pension benefits. The means-tested fee will be based on a complex calculation, based on both income and assets. A lifetime cap of $60,000 will apply to any means-tested payments and a yearly cap of $25,000 will also apply.

The maximum amount payable also applies to services received while independently living at home (Home Care Program).

A maximum yearly fee of $5,000 for a part-pensioner and $10,000 for a fully self-funded retiree for services within their home are included in a lifetime cap of $60,000. The current Accommodation Bond lump sum can have a monthly amount deducted by an aged-care provider for up to five years. From July 1, the retention bond can no longer be deducted from a RAD.

Changes to Aged Care are just around the corner

Andrew Hopkins is the principal of WA Aged Care Financial Solutions, a privately owned financial planning business that has no ownership links with any financial institution or Aged Care facility and is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Securitor Financial Group Ltd ABN 48 009 189 495 AFSL 240687. Information in this article is of a general nature only, and should be considered together with your particular needs and circumstances. For more information phone 1300 827 229 or visit www.agedcarefswa.com


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Over 60’s Upcoming Carnivals

20 May Rossmoyne 17 June Mt Pleasant21 July Lake MongerPlease contact Trevor Barron 0431 160 008 or Roger Barns 0418 959 930 to register or for more details.

• Graham Evans from Osborne Park

The last Over 60’s event for the year was concluded on Wednesday March 19th with Graham Evans (Osborne Park) defeating Keith Manton (Bassendean) in the final of the Men’s Over 60’s Singles at the Dalkeith-Nedlands Bowling Club.Evans jumped out to a big lead early in the final and although Manton

fought back as the game went on, he was never able to seriously challenge after the slow start. Evans eventually went on to win 21-13.Men’s Over 60’s Pairs ResultsPlayed at Osborne Park 12th FebR Cox and P Jones (Mundaring) def A Erceg and M Marovic(Stirling) 19-11.Women’s Over 60’s Triples ResultsPlayed at Bedford 7th March – L Poletti, K Andersen,V Spragg Composite) def R Dunn, J Lindsay, P Currie(Dudley Park) 19-11.

Good Evans in Over 60’s win

An answer to prayer and some good timing contributed to her start, but for anyone who has ever had an invoice, account or finance enquiry Liz Rolt has been the person to speak to at Bowls WA for twenty years now. The staff at Bowls WA presented Liz with a card and gift at a special breakfast as recognition of her twenty years of service. During that breakfast Liz reflected on her career, both the good and the challenging times and the people who helped her along the way. After spending over six years working for Scarborough bowler

Peter Thomas in his private practice as a tax accountant, Liz resigned from her job to take on the role of a mum. Following the arrival of her first son Jared, she enjoyed sixteen months of motherhood before the desire to get back into the workplace set in. Tax accountancy was considered a bit too stressful and after talking to a friend she decided a role as a book-keeper working for one business, might be the way to go. A person with a strong faith, Liz takes up the story. “Tony and I began praying to the Lord regarding a job for me.” Soon after that, her previous boss, Peter Thomas, rang and explained there was a job going at the Bowling Association in Wellington Street, that he thought might suit her if she was interested. Unbeknown to Liz, Peter was at the time the RWABA Treasurer. Peter suggested she phone the Executive Officer Andrew Collings, to see if the position was suitable. “I rang Andrew,” Liz explains, “and I said I only want to work two days a week, we have a holiday coming up, and we are hoping to have another child in the next few years.” That didn’t seem to be a problem for Andrew, and Liz was hired immediately, largely on Peter’s recommendation. “I still remember my first day at RWABA, as it was back

then, being just the Men’s Association. Peter asked me to do the end of month reports in one day which was a bit of a shock to say the least, especially using a computer program I had no knowledge of. However working with the help of Lorena Evans, we had enough knowledge between us to get it done,” said Liz. “I found the first few weeks in the job very challenging, but knowing that Peter had faith in my ability to do the job and with the Lord helping me, I made it through,” she remarked.Nearly two years later, Liz and Tony were once again expecting

and Liz arranged a meeting with Andrew to let him know. I couldn’t see how I could look after a new baby and keep my job, so I told him I thought I needed to resign. However, Andrew surprisingly said, “Let’s just have a talk about this and see what we can work out,” and we soon figured a way for me to stay in the position. During the four months away from the office after the birth of her second son Bryn, Liz was able to do some work from home, which was enabled by Carleen, the office manager, bringing work to her. She then returned to work at the office two mornings a week.The next major challenge was GST arriving on the scene in

2000, understanding how it all worked and learning the new

accounting software purchased to manage the correct recording of GST in the accounts. This new software was recommended by RWABA’s auditor Gordon McLaren and Peter Thomas, and Peter helped Liz to get started with it.Another big change came in 2003 when the Men’s

Association moved to the current offices in Osborne Park, which was followed by the unification of the men’s and women’s associations in 2004. “There were some teething problems as staff and volunteers from both Associations learned to work together, so it was an interesting time, but we made it through and it’s been a good thing,” Liz reflected.By this time both her boys were attending school in Darch,

so on a work day, Liz was able to drop them off on her way to work, then return in time to take them home. After the unification, Liz quickly found she needed more time to handle the accounting work so with Andrew’s go ahead, she added another five hour day at the office.


BowlsWA pays tribute to LIZ ROLT – by Aaron Delaporte

Liz Rolt – 20 years at Bowls WA

• Liz Rolt

“A big chapter in Liz’s working life closed in2008 with the retirement of long time bossAndrew Collings and his wife, Carleen…”

A big chapter in Liz’s working life closed in 2008 with the retirement of long time boss Andrew Collings and his wife, Carleen, who had been with the Association for seventeen and nineteen years respectively. “I appreciate Andrew giving me the flexibility in my working role so that I could continue at Bowls WA while having another child, and then later, being able to swap days and times to attend school activities.”Whilst Andrew and Carleen were missed, Andrew’s

replacement in Pam Glossop soon shook up the workplace. Liz recalls, “Pam was a ‘mover and shaker’ and made a lot of operational changes in a short space of time which really kept us on the go, as well as upgrading our governance practices and encouraging professional development.”At the end of 2008, Liz took the opportunity to increase her

work time to five days a week by taking on some additional duties, including maintenance of the membership and coach and officials databases and overseeing the capitation process.2010 saw further change at election time with a big turnover

on the Board of Bowls WA. Not long after, Pam left to take up a business opportunity and this paved the way for current CEO Ken Pride to take up the position. One of the main highlights for Liz over the years at Bowls WA has been the people she has met and worked with.

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Club in Profile:RossmoyneBowling Club

Founded in 1958 and formerly known as Riverton Rossmoyne Bowling Club but now just Rossmoyne this growing club has been very busy over the last few years. The club management continues to work hard in establishing itself as a community hub for the area.The club house contains a fantastic function room for hire

for any party’s, weddings or any functions along with all the normal bar facilities. The function room is a generous size to cope with large groups and has a wonderful dance floor. Outside there are three synthetic greens for members and social bowlers. A major initiative was an undercover roof for one of the new

synthetic greens making it one of only three bowling clubs in West Australia with a permanent roof over a green. The advantages for this are many especially for the elder members playing pennants and folk south of the river as they can play all year round, roll up in the shade in summer and stay dry and be able to play during winter. The club is planning a new alfresco / Beer Garden in the

future, in addition to our existing areas including a comfortable member’s lounge.The club also has many social functions planned for 2014 to

keep members and invited guests entertained. Already on the calendar are a rock n roll night, motown night, wine tasting evening, quiz night, country / Rock and British pub nights and so much more.

“The club is planning a new alfresco/Beer Garden in the future, in addition to our existing areas including a comfortable member’s lounge.”


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We also have caterers that provide a three course meal with choices every fortnight on a Friday for less than $30.00 per head including after dinner mints, dinner roll and tea and coffee.Many community groups use the club as home base

including the Rossmoyne Rotary club, Rossmoyne Dart club, ladies Soroptimists, men’s Probus and even Thermomix has regular cooking demos. Out on the greens community bowls has become popular

with the corporate functions and scroungers having increasing numbers every season. Like every club Rossmoyne are always looking for new members to play bowls both men and women. Social members are also welcome to utilise our members lounge to relax with friends.Rossmoyne supply quality bowls for use, free lessons to any

new members and nearly always have a qualified coach or two on hand.As part of being a progressive club they have a regularly

updated website and facebook page which promote the club along with upcoming bowls and social events. If you are interesting in becoming a member or for anything

happening at Rossmoyne please contact Elaine Phippard (Functions and New Membership Co-ordinator) on 0417 992 422.

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Sporting revamp at theRottnest Island Country Club

Most people have been to Rottnest Island which is only a short 25 minute ferry ride from Fremantle and enjoyed the peaceful and leisurely lifestyle.No doubt they have enjoyed the coastal scenery and wildlife, seen the quokka’s, maybe enjoyed a bike ride, had a swim or even a spot of fishing. However how many have enjoyed a game of bowls or golf on the Island?In April a small group of four bowlers (including myself)

received an invite from the new management of the Rottnest Island Country Club to come to the Island and see just what the place had to offer – and we were pleasantly surprised.Located just a short 10 minute walk from the main jetty the

Country Club began a redevelopment phase in April 2013 with some major renovations to both the Golf Course and the Bowling Green, re-opening occurred in November 2013. The pro-shop and al fresco outside area also under went some improvements.On the golf course the original sand greens were replaced

with saltine grass, along with construction of new santa-ana tee boxes and a state of the art irrigation system. These changes have made a huge difference to the course which is an absolute pleasure to play on.The course is very playable providing you can hit the ball

straight (something which a few of us struggled with). Hit the ball off the fairway and you end up in “Vietnam” as the sign says on the first hole and on most occasions you will struggle to find your ball let alone be able to hit a decent approach shot to the green. The fairways are a touch rough and ready in places but in another six months time should be absolutely perfect – local rules do allow for a preferred lie. The grass greens are really where the new management

have excelled themselves. Most greens are multi-tiered or have some interesting undulations which can make for some very tricky putting especially given how surprisingly quick the greens were. The only other hazard worth mentioning is the odd piece of quokka poo which can be easily flicked aside anyway.

“The new management decided to replace it with a Synthetic Green which was installed by EverGreen. The surface, known as Ultra Plus, is excellent and runs at a nice speed of around 15 seconds. .”

Two of the tee boxes are on elevated hill sides and the views from these are worth enjoying even if your tee shot doesn’t go down the middle. Whether you are a serious golfer or just a weekend hacker you will really enjoy the Golf Course.Although having never played at Rottnest previously I was

told the bowls green was urgently in need of some major attention. The new management decided to replace it with a Synthetic Green which was installed by EverGreen. The surface, known as Ultra Plus, is excellent and runs at a nice speed of around 15 seconds. Management are still yet to purchase rink markers and boundary pegs and plans are also in place to provide a pergola and shaded areas around the outside which will make it a lot more comfortable for players, however once that is completed the bowling green will be as good as any you will find on the mainland.Other plans include a liquor license which is expected to be

in place by June which will allow the Country Club to offer full services to all visitors. There is even a chance a combined bowls and golf tournament could pop up on the calendar – which would be a first as far as I’m aware.

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Crown Theatre Perth plays host to some of the world’s most talented performers with an exciting line-up of musicals and shows every year.

In the coming months there is a fantastic range of entertainment on offer and there is something for everyone!

The Apia Good Times Tour will be held on 3 May, featuring Joe Camilleri, Richard Clapton, Russell Morris and Leo Sayer. With countless hits between them, including ‘Hit & Run’, ‘Girls on the Avenue’, ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’, the foursome will each take the stage to perform a selection of their most memorable songs, before joining forces to play together for an unforgettable finale. With four absolute legends of Australian music under one roof – this show is going to be magic!

Lee Kernaghan will deliver his new songs and sounds from the Beautiful Noise Album on 9 May and on 12 June, James Blunt will perform his second show at Crown Theatre Perth which has been added due to popular demand – make sure you get in quick! Bringing a full band with him for his ‘Moon Landing’ tour, Blunt and his band will start performances in Auckland and continue visiting every state in Australia for a very special run of shows, with special guests Busby Marou.

When it comes to great musicals, Grease is an all-time favourite that has stood the test of time. Australia’s number one party musical is coming to Crown Theatre Perth on 21 June and if you are going to choose one musical to see this year – this is the one that you want! Starring Rob Mills as Danny, Gretel Scarlet as Sandy and Bert Newton as DJ Vince Fontaine, this smash hit musical is a must see. Sing along to all your favourite songs, Grease Lighting, Summer Lovin’ – the list is endless!

Later this year on 9 August, the Theatre will host a tribute to the world’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll legends Roy Orbison and Del Shannon – why not gather your friends and relive the magic and the classic hits of two of the world’s greatest and most successful rock and roll music legends of all time.

Also in August, Australian pop icon Tina Arena will return to our shores to embark on a national tour following the overwhelming success of her latest album, Reset. Tina will perform at Crown Theatre Perth on 15 August – don’t miss your chance to see a breathtaking performance by one of Australia’s favourite artists.

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State Pennant Results

Victoria Park get there…justIn one of the closest finishes ever seen in the BCiB Men’s Premier League Victoria Park Carlisle have added another title to there bulging trophy cabinet. Boasting a side of star studded players headed by Tom Mitchell, Anthony Provost, Rhett Butler and Graeme Wishart the Reds were hot favorites having been on top of the ladder all season.However South Perth hadn’t read the script and after coming

from 8th position with just a few games to go and some lucky results with both Doubleview and Kardinya losing the last game of the year to sneak into the finals. They made the most of the opportunity and hit top form to defeat Osborne Park and Manning to make the final.Played at Morley Bowling Club both sides went bowl for

bowl and a major upset looked likely as with four ends to play South Perth were in a winning position with their best rink for the day on the green skippered by Scott Walker to play it out.As Victoria Park held onto a slender advantage Tom Mitchell

showed nerves of steel over the last few ends after changing over down on the head on the last few ends was able to draw 2nd shot in both of them. In the end the margin was just one shot in a game that could have easily gone either way.

Bassendean go back to back to backThe Bassendean Lions have roared for three consecutive seasons in the BCiB Men’s Midweek Competition.Winning the One Blue title in 2012 they immediately

claimed the One White title in 2013 and despite a clear rise in bowling class have proven too good to win the Premier League title in 2014.Whilst a few players have come and gone there is a nucleus

who have been together for all three seasons playing in just a handful of losses with over fifty wins – a truly remarkable effort.

Mosman Park break droughtA near fifty year drought was broken when Mosman Park finally

won the BCiB Women’s Premier League Pennant title. The last success was way back in 1967 but they had been runner-up on plenty of occasions in recent seasons. However this year was to be the one for

Mosman Park as they began strongly and held all the aces to defeat arch rivals Manning I in the grand final.

Bev Baker’s rink of Sue Delaporte, Helen Shemeld and Gail Sedgewick proving the major difference with a big 25-10 over

the normally hard to beat Therese Hastings. A 22 all draw between Kerry Andersen and Helen Morss and a narrow

24-21 win to Lisa Featherby over Kristina Krstic gave Mosman Park a resounding 18 shot victory.

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3rd Div Red Manning Armadale Yokine1 Yokine2 3rd Div White Leeming Safety Bay2 Mt Pleasant Melville 3rd Div Green Doubleview* Nollamara Innaloo Cambridge 3rd Div Blue Sports Association Warwick2 Bedford Midland Morrison 4th Div Red Hollywood Subiaco* to be advised n/a 4th Div White Belmont City to be advised n/a 4th Div Green Bayswater to be advised n/a 4th Div Blue Mosman Park to be advised n/a


Premier Mosman Park* n/a Mundaring Manning2 1st White Thornlie* Melville Osborne Park Willetton 1st Green North Warwick* Bassendean Kalamunda 1st Green South Mt Pleasant* Hilton Park Safety Bay2 2nd Div Red Mosman Park Rossmoyne Warnbro 2nd Div White Belmont City Byford Pickering Brook 2nd Div Green Joondalup* Innaloo Osborne Park 2nd Div Blue Midland Morrison Osborne Park Bassendean


Premier Vict. Park Carlisle* n/a Wanneroo Cockburn 1st White Cambridge* Innaloo Safety Bay South Perth Bedford Kalamunda 1st Blue North North Beach* Morley Kalamunda Quinns Rocks Swan 1st Blue South Kardinya Thornlie Armadale Safety Bay Rockingham


2nd Div Red Manning* Vict. Park Carlisle Melville Armadale 2nd Div White Cockburn Warnbro Kwinana 2nd Div Blue Valley Mundaring Cambridge Warwick 2nd Div Gold Wanneroo Yokine Osborne Park 3rd Div Red Como Byford Armadale Bullcreek 3rd Div White Fremantle* Kardinya Hilton Park Rockingham 3rd Div Blue Bassendean Sorrento Kalamunda Bullsbrook 3rd Div Gold Morley Osborne Park Quinns Rocks Doubleview 4th Div Red Claremont* Como Cannington Perth and Tatts 4th Div White Warnbro Cockburn Warnbro Kwinana 4th Div Blue Dalkeith Nedlands Yokine Innaloo Bayswater 4th Div Gold Joondalup North Beach Merriwa Yokine 5th Div Red Manning Rossmoyne Melville Dalkeith Nedlands 5th Div White Pickering Brook Kalamunda Armadale Roleystone 5th Div Blue Mt Lawley* Nollamara Sports Association Yokine 5th Div Gold Cambridge Yanchep Innaloo Joondalup 6th Div Red Bullcreek Rossmoyne n/a 6th Div White Mosman Park* Manning n/a 6th Div Blue Warwick North Beach n/a 6th Div Gold Morley Swan n/a 6th Div Purple Nollamara Como n/a

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BCiB State Pennant ResultsMen’s – Saturday



Premier Bassendean* n/a Dalkieth Nedlands Mosman Park 1st White Kardinya* Manning Bedford Warwick Innaloo Warnbro 1st Blue North Wanneroo Mundaring Doubleview Bayswater Mt Lawley 1st Blue South Mt Pleasant* Thornlie Manning Como Leeming Division Pennant Promotion Demotion

2nd Div Red South Perth Gosnells Dalkeith Nedlands Perth and Tatts 2nd Div White Rockingham* Gosnells Warnbro 2nd Div Blue Yokine Bassendean Kalamunda 2nd Div Gold Quinns Rocks Joondalup Osborne Park Merriwa 3rd Div Red Fremantle Willetton Mt Pleasant Hilton Park 3rd Div White Mills Park Manning Leeming Cannington 3rd Div Blue Sorrento Nollamara Kalamunda Yokine 3rd Div Gold Warwick* Innaloo Sorrento Joondalup 4th Div Red Spearwood* Armadale Warnbro Roleystone 4th Div White Mosman Park Como South Perth East Fremantle 4th Div Blue Morley1 Sorrento Nollamara Stirling 4th Div Gold Morley2 North Beach North Perth Lake Monger 5th Div Red Perth & Tatts* Manning Glen Forrest Gosnells 5th Div White Safety Bay Warnbro Bullcreek Mt Pleasant 5th Div Blue North Beach Dalkeith Nedlands Innaloo North Perth 5th Div Gold Valley Merriwa Wanneroo Joondalup 6th Div Red Willetton* Thornlie n/a 6th Div White Mills Park Morley n/a 6th Div Blue Merriwa Yokine n/a


Friday Blue Innaloo Friday Red Thornlie* Friday White Bayswater

Women’s Friday

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BCiB State Pennant Results

Women’s Saturday


1st Div Red North Beach* n/a Rossmoyne Morley 1st Div Blue Vict. Park Carlisle* Sorrento Manning Safety Bay Innaloo 2nd Div Lemon Sports Association Doubleview North Beach 2nd Div Lime Rockingham Spearwood East Fremantle 2nd Div Orange Leeming* Midland Morrison Roleystone 3rd Div Blue Warnbro* n/a 3rd Div Pink Bassendean n/a 3rd Div Purple Cockburn n/a

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Capel Ladies 1st division Pennant bowling team has won the South West League Pennant final for the 13th time over the past 15 years. The twelve member team outplayed Busselton on neutral

Eaton greens to win this year’s pennant Grand Final. The winning streak started in the 1999/2000 season and

was only interrupted in 2006 and 2012. The Capel Bowls Club is one of the smallest clubs in South

West League in comparison to the bigger rivals Busselton, Bunbury and Eaton Clubs. The Capel Grand Final team comprised of Kerry Scott,

Daphne Wilcox, Margaret Smythe, Pam Bickers. Bev Scott, Margaret Savickis, Joy O’Brien, Barbara Roberts, Beryl Payne, Dorn Costello, Shirley Hickey, Bev McKenna. Reserve was Barbara Payne Capel ladies 3rd div team was worthy runner-up in the

Grand Final against Bunbury. The South West League comprises of nine clubs represented

by Capel, Busselton, Bunbury, Eaton, Binningup, Brunswick, Harvey, Boyanup and Collie. The competition is played on a variety of surfaces carpet, synthetic and grass. A week later Capel Men’s Pennant team pulled off an historic

win over Eaton when they won the div 1 pennant Grand Final for the first time since the club was formed.

Capel Ladies continue to celebrate…

It’s a record!

• Capel Ladies with their Pennant.

The Mandurah Bowling and Recreation club (MB&RC) has had a great summer bowling season. The Male and Female Bowlers of the club a great 2013/14

Pennant season. They competed in four pennant grand finals and won all four, as follows; Men’s Saturday 1st Division defeating Dudley Park 1. Men’s 2nd Division defeating Boddington.

Mandurah with a year to remember

• Mandurah finishes summer season with four pennant grand finals.

Men’s Midweek 2nd Division defeating Port Bouvard.Ladies 3rd Division defeating Halls Head.In addition one of Lady bowlers Shona McCracken won the

Champions of Champion League Singles a big well done and it must be noted that she has only been bowling for the last 2 years.

• Pingelly ladies win pennant again after 41 years.



Country Pennant Results 2013-2014 Avon Valley Bowling League

YORK Men’s League Pennant Div 1

YORK Men’s League Pennant Div 2

BOLGART Women’s League Pennant

Batavia Bowling League

GERALDTON GOLD Men’s League Pennant Div 1

DENISON WHITE Men’s League Pennant Div 2

GERALDTON BLUE Women’s League Pennant Div 1

WONTHELLA BLUE Women’s League Pennant Div 2

Blackwood Bowling League

DONNYBROOK Men’s League Pennant Sat Div 1

BALINGUP Men’s League Pennant Sat Div 2

DONNYBROOK Men’s Mid Week Pennant

MANJIMUP GOLD Women’s League Pennant

Central Midlands Bowling League

MOORA Men’s League Pennant

DALWALLINU GOLD Women’s League Pennant

Central Stirling Bowling League

MOORA Men’s League Pennant

GNOWANGERUP WHITE Women’s League Pennant

Central West Coastal Bowling League

LEEMAN Men’s League Pennant

DANDARAGAN Women’s League Pennant

Central Wheatbelt Bowling League

BEACON Men’s League Pennant

BEACON Women’s League Pennant

East Avon Bowling League

KELLERBERRIN Men’s League Pennant Div 1

SHACKLETON Men’s League Pennant Div 2

TAMMIN Women’s League Pennant

Goldfields Unified Bowling League

NOT ADVISED Men’s League Pennant

BOULDER GOLD Women’s League Pennant

Great Southern Bowling League

WAGIN Men’s League Pennant Div 1

KOJONUP GOLD Men’s League Pennant Div 2

WAGIN Women’s League Pennant

Leeuwin Bowling League

AUGUSTA Men’s League Pennant Div 1

AUGUSTA Men’s League Pennant Div 2

MARGARET RIVER Women’s League Pennant

Lower Great Southern Bowling League

MIDDLETON BEACH GOLD Men’s League Pennant Div 1

ALBANY GREEN Men’s League Pennant Div 2

MOUNT BARKER Men’s League Pennant Div 3

ALBANY GREEN Women’s League Pennant Div 1

DENMARK AQUA Women’s League Pennant Div 2

Moore Districts Bowling League

GINGIN BLACK Men’s League Pennant

GINGIN RED Women’s League Pennant

Murray Districts Bowling League

MANDURAH Men’s League Pennant Div 1

MANDURAH Men’s League Pennant Div 2

YUNDERUP Men’s League Pennant Div 3

YUNDERUP Men’s League Pennant Div 4

DUDLEY PARK Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 1

MANDURAH Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 2

DUDLEY PARK Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 3

WAROONA Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 4

DUDLEY PARK Women’s League Pennant Div 1

DUDLEY PARK Women’s League Pennant Div 2

MANDURAH Women’s League Pennant Div 3

YUNDERUP Women’s League Pennant Div 4

North Midlands Bowling League

CARNAMAH Men’s League Pennant

PERENJORI Women’s League Pennant

Pilbara Bowling League

NOT ADVISED Mixed League Pennant

South Central Arunga Bowling League

KONDININ Men’s League Pennant

KARLGARIN Women’s League Pennant

South East Coastal Bowling League

CONDINGUP Men’s League Pennant

ESPERANCE GOLD Women’s League Pennant

South Eastern Bowling League

NAREMBEEN GOLD Men’s League Pennant

MERREDIN CIVIC BLUE Women’s League Pennant

South West Bowling League

EATON BLUE Men’s League Pennant Div 1

BUNBURY Men’s League Pennant Div 2

BOYANUP Men’s League Pennant Div 3

CAPEL Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 1

EATON Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 2

BUSSELTON BLACK Men’s Midweek Pennant Div 3

CAPEL Women’s League Pennant Div 1

BUNBURY Women’s League Pennant Div 2

BUNBURY Women’s League Pennant Div 3

Upper Great Southern Bowling League

BROOKTON Men’s League Pennant Div 1

BROOKTON Men’s League Pennant Div 2

PINGELLY Women’s League Pennant



The East Avon Bowling League held its Men’s pennant grand finals at Kellerberrin on Saturday 22nd March 2014. The first divIsion final was between Cunderdin and Kellerberrin while the second divIsion was a battle between Kellerberrin and Shackleton.Cunderdin had finished second on the ladder and progressed straight

to grand final with a tight win over Tammin in second semi while Kellerberrin had defeated Quairading in first semi and then Tammin to progress to the decider. As with most grand finals the game started out very close with the visitors probably getting the best of it early before the local boys settled and the game became end for end battle. Eventually Kellerberrin were able to get control on two of the four rinks which enabled them to come away with a 22 shot aggregate victory to notch their first 1st division premiership since 1986/87.In the second division grand final Shackleton in only their second in

season in the EABL turned the tables on Kellerberrin from the second semi to earn a hard fought 8 shot victory over the local team.The day ended what has been a big year for the Kellerberrin bowling

club after hosting both Men’s and Women’s Inter League Round Robin as well as EABL champ of champs and pennant finals.

East Avon Bowling League

Kellerberrin first pennant grand final in 28 years

• Kellerberrin, their first in 28 years.

Pingelly were ecstatic last year bringing home the pennant flag after a 41 year drought. Who would have believed we they do it again this year?After Pingelly just scraped into 3rd position on the ladder to make

the finals we played the first game of 21 ends against 2nd place Brookton and won the game 60 + 5 points to their 48 + 1 points. Pingelly then played Wickepin who were top of the ladder and won the final game with 78 + 5 points to their 52 + 1 point. This will again certainly go into the books as a wonderful achievement

for the Pingelly Bowling Club. A ‘quiet’ celebration was enjoyed at Williams and then back at the

club and a customary article of clothing was hoisted up the flagpole as part of this great achievement!

Pingelly ladies win pennant flag back-to-back

Fifty years of hard labour was terminated for Cowaramup Bowling Club with the installation of a new synthetic surface to replace their grass green.The True Draw 2000 surface was chosen ahead

of sand filled alternatives when three members visited Victoria to trial the relatively new product eighteen months ago.Committee members are pleased with the

results and are confident it will be superior to other alternative surfaces which have not always achieved expectations of longevity or performance.

Cowaramup Bowling Club

New green forCowaramup Club

• Gary Smith, Kevan Gray, Keith Simmonds, Charlie Dempster, Jim Whitfield, Bob Webster and Peter Clews played significant rolls in establishing the new synthetic greens at Cowaramup Bowling Club”.

When funding was rejected from Sport and Recreation for a second time, the club decided to seek one third of the $200,000 required from the A.M.R. Shire and raise the remainder themselves. Club members and locals made donations and businesses contributed with the purchase of signage on the fence. Delays with signing the contract resulted in six weeks without a green over Christmas, but Margaret River Bowling Club were very accommodating in allowing the usage of their green.Three months of settling in will allow it to reach

its potential and new paving on the surrounds will add the final touches. Peter Clews, life member, green keeper, and quiet achiever now has plenty of spare time for practice as the new green only requires vacuuming weekly. All of the trials and tribulations establishing the

green were forgotten when 64 bowlers tested the new surface each day of the Australia Day Carnival Weekend with Cowaramup teams dominating the podium positions. An opening day for the New Green of social

bowls and celebration was held on Sunday 23 February. Sponsors, donors and Corporate bowlers were invited to attend.


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Sponsored by Clubs WA the Four Country Zones travelled to Jurien Bay to compete in the Inter zone round robin, and after some drizzly rain at the start of play, the week-end was perfect for bowls.Some excellent bowls and games were played, culminating

in three zones finishing on 4pts each.Winners for the week-end South Western with 4pts, 11 rink

wins and a +37, from Eastern Zone 4pts, 8 rink wins and a+15. Congratulations to the South Western Zone.

Ladies Inter-zoneFours at Jurien Bay

• South Western Zone, winners of the Interzone Round Robin series.

There have been a number of raised eyebrows in Mt Lawley of late. Not because the Div 1 side had such a successful year finishing 3rd in its first year. Not even because of the Pennant won by the Div 5 side. No, it has been the sight of twenty to thirty young girls from Perth College descending on the club each week to enjoy coaching sessions and an appreciation of our great game.Mt Lawley is forging a solid relationship with its close

neighbour (the school is less than 200 metres down the road) and there is the potential for mutual benefits. Club Vice President Carmelo Lenzo says, “Perth College enjoys a rich history of academic and cultural excellence that is the result of the partnership between the school, staff and parents who provide a diversity of experiences for the students. We hope to be able to develop the sport in the school and attract more young people to play. At the same time it is an opportunity for the club to display our setup, structure and friendship and encourage the students to join. They can become part of the future of the club.”Our program aims to provide basic skills, knowledge

and etiquette about lawn bowls. Sessions are guided by accredited coaches and we hope to develop a framework to enable the students to continue in the sport beyond their school years whether at Mt Lawley or other clubs. Current Manning Ladies Captain and WA Sate player Laura Merz is a perfect example of the potential talent that can be unearthed. Laura was a student at Perth College and played at Mt Lawley for 1 year before moving to Bedford and finding her niche at Manning.Ladies Coach Lin Ettlinger believes that young people

receive their most effective and satisfying sports experiences when there is goodwill and cooperation between all involved. We have had over 60 year 11 and year 12 girls attend

the sessions. Generally they are curious and intrigued but there are those girls who not only show a keen interest but have great potential. We hope to provide additional specialised coaching to these girls.Certificates of Merit were awarded to girls completing

the first part of the program.

The Future…atour Doorstep

• Coach Lin Ettlinger presents certifiates to students Stephanie tran, Felicia Shaddick, Gabriella Roccisano and Katya Bennet.

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“I feel privileged to have had such great co-workers through my years at Bowls WA, including the team of seven we have at the moment. It has made the workplace a very pleasant place to be. I’ve also enjoyed meeting and dealing with the very many volunteers who have been involved over the years, including board and committee members and club officials.”Liz managed to play bowls once in her twenty years! She

attended Beaumaris on the 2011 Open Day and received some coaching, learnt the meaning of a few bowling terms and caught a glimpse of why bowlers enjoy their game so much.Summing up Liz says, “I am very thankful to God for his

faithfulness in providing for me and my family through work I enjoy, with a great group of people, that was flexible so I could still do the ‘mum’ things, and with enough challenges to keep me on my toes, plus the help to get me through them.” No doubt Liz can rest assured that whilst she has been here

the longest she is also definitely the most appreciated. In fact the person who does eventually step into the accounts role at Bowls WA will have big shoes to fill. All who have been involved in some way with the sport over the past twenty years, owe Liz Rolt a debt of gratitude for her work ethic and commitment to our game.

Liz Rolt – 20 yearsat Bowls WA


2014 Dates

Tuesday 25 March Tuesday 22 April Tuesday 27 May Tuesday 24 June Tuesday 22 July

Tuesday 26 August Tuesday 23 September Wednesday 29 October Tuesday 25 November Wednesday 17 December

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Why is my head spinning out of control?

“Living with Meniere’s and other Vestibular Conditions”

Meniere’s Australia is conducting Meniere’s Awareness Sessions for people in the community for whom Meniere’s disease and other vestibular disorders, balance and hearing issues have become a serious issue. Imagine not being able to leave your house for fear of having an attack of vertigo so severe that it feels like the whole world is spinning out of control. Ménière’s disease affects

one in every thousand Australians. It is a highly distressing ear condition which can cause loss of balance, nausea and vomiting as well as hearing loss and tinnitus (noises in the head). For thousands of Australians suffering from vertigo or dizziness this is a reality. There are many reasons why people experience vertigo, dizziness, imbalance and unsteadiness including Meniere’s disease.

Who should attend?

All those suffering with these conditions, family, friends and interested medical and health supporters.

Where| The Niche, 11 Aberdare Road Nedlands (Cnr Aberdare and Hospital Avenue) Time| 7.30pm to 8.30 pm

Cost| $15

Registration| As places are limited, registration is essential and we do ask that you please register your attendance by calling: 0418 66 99 86 or emailing [email protected]

2014 Meniere’s and Vestibular Community Awareness Sessions

2014 Meniere’s and Vestibular Community Awareness Sessions

Meniere’s is an unseen debilitating condition of the inner ear, causing vertigo, nausea, vomiting, diahorrea, hearing loss and tinnitus. It can radically affect an individual’s well-being and lifestyle. Attacks may occur without warning and their frequency, severity and duration cannot be anticipated and there is no known medical cure.If you are challenged by health related dizziness, vertigo or

balance issues, you are certainly not alone. Dizziness is a worldwide problem and in Australia alone, it is estimated that one million people experience the fear, frustration and risks associated with these challenges.The 2004-2005 National Health Survey estimates 1 in 606

Australians are living with Meniere’s disease. That means 37, 445 Australians live with the debilitating disease of Meniere’s, equating to over 3,300 people in Western Australia.Meniere’s sufferers, because of the disease, also develop

associated social issues;• Social isolation as they are fearful of exhibiting symptoms

in public;• Lack of physical activity;• Are often unable to travel at all, even to the local shops, let

alone to work;• Are misunderstood when having an attack in public and

are often thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

If not adequately understood, addressed, treated and positively managed, these challenges have the potential to unnecessarily undermine peoples’ mobility, confidence, work capacity , independence and quality of life as well as increase their risk of serious falls or accidents.Meniere’s Australia is working toward supporting the

introduction of realistic, cost effective policies, strategies and programs to reduce the current, unnecessary costly and detrimental effect of these conditions on many people’s independence and quality of life, the avoidable loss of valuable members in the workforce, as well as the current unnecessary burden it places on the Australian healthcare budget, social welfare services and the community in general.The condition is poorly diagnosed and there is a low level

of understanding by those living with it and the professionals they deal with of how to optimise quality of life while living with it. Meniere’s Australia (MA) is the only organization in Australia with a focus on support for people living with Meniere’s Disease and Other Vestibular Conditions (OVCs). Internationally it stacks up well.

“Imagine being spun around on a wheelie chair as a child, but the dizziness doesn’t stop after two minutes; it lasts for hours, sometimes days, weeks or even months. The lines on my floorboards look crooked. My perception of where the handrail or soccer ball is often incorrect. When I lie down on my bed and look up at my ceiling, it’s as if my air-conditioning vent is being stretched out and coming closer to me. It’s so confusing. I mean my brain knows that my bedroom is not spinning, but my eyes are certain that it is. It’s the kind of condition that is silent but destructive. The kind that can’t be seen by others, it can only be experienced by the person with it. It’s like living two separate lives because nobody around me knows I am sick. Because I look fine, it’s assumed I am fine. But on the inside I’m experiencing deafening tinnitus (ringing in the ears), nystagmus (involuntary movement of the eyes), vertigo, nausea, fatigue and severe stress and anxiety. – ”Elizabeth, Age 22.

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Dizziness a world wide problem

It has developed credibility for the quality of its services and the professional manner in which it operates.The project in WA has a primary focus on provision of advice

to individuals in relation to their diagnostic and treatment options together with advice and education about how to improve quality of life whilst living with the condition.Establishment of the network in WA is dependent on the

appointment of my position for two years to provide the impetus and manpower to work in association with MA national office in building membership and network base across WA.As the Manager of the project, I will identify and establish

network relationships, raise community awareness and philanthropic support, establish and train a base of volunteers, tailor support services to meet the needs of metro, rural and regional members, develop and implement operating standards, policies and procedures and develop of a network of professional advisors and supporters.


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Motor Vehicle AccidentsI’ve been Injured in an Accident!!

What Do I Do? Do I have a Claim?

What can I Claim for? (etc)What about my medical bills?

The Insurance Commission of WA (‘ICWA’) is WA’s only Compulsory Third Party Insurer and manages all personal injury claims (including fatal injuries) resulting from the use of a licensed motor vehicle (which includes a self-propelled vehicle that is not operated on rails and includes a trailer, semi-trailer or caravan while attached to a vehicle, but does not include a power assisted pedal cycle).

An injured person may still have a claim even if the other driver was driving an unlicensed vehicle (for example, when the vehicle was stolen) or even if the other driver had no permission from the owner of the vehicle to be driving the vehicle.

As soon as you are involved in a motor vehicle accident (‘MVA’) and you have sustained personal injuries, you should report the accident to ICWA by completing the ‘Online Crash Report Form’ on ICWA’s website. In order to protect your interests in relation to your claim, our recommendation is that you contact us as soon as reasonably practicable after the accident so that we may assist you in lodging your claim in order to ensure that you get it right.

You should, if appropriate, seek medical advice immediately. ICWA will investigate the circumstances of the accident and will either (formally or informally) admit liability, admit partial liability (on the basis of contributory negligence) or deny liability.

Whilst the above is the usual ‘public’ approach, we invite injured persons first to contact us immediately after being involved in a MVA giving rise to personal injuries in order that we may assist them to report the circumstances of the event in a way which does not potentially prejudice any claim which they may wish to bring for their injuries.

Many years of practising in this jurisdiction reveal that sometimes injured persons make inaccurate reports of the circumstances giving rise to their injuries and has led to compromising their right to compensation for such injuries. To ensure you comply with your legal requirements you will need to act without delay so we can give written notice to ICWA on your behalf.

ICWA will only formally accept total liability for injuries sustained in an MVA when the injuries were caused through the negligent driving of a party of a vehicle which is registered in WA. If the use of a vehicle registered in another State/Territory is involved, you will need to contact the relevant Compulsory Third Party insurer in that State/Territory and report the MVA. We are able to assist you in this regard.

If you are a passenger in a vehicle, the use of which causes you injury, ICWA will always accept liability unless there are extenuating circumstances (for example, you are at a party with a friend and you see your friend drinking throughout the night and you still accept a lift home from him/her and there is a crash due to the driver’s negligence).

If you are a pedestrian or a bicycle/motorbike rider who is injured due to another driver’s driving, you have the same rights to make a claim as somebody who is injured in a motor vehicle. Even if you are at home and a car crashes into your house and you are injured, ICWA will accept liability for your claim.

(We recently settled a claim where a 76 year old lady was at home sleeping in her bed when a learner-driver crashed into her house causing substantial property damage. A wall collapsed on her and she became trapped and sustained serious injuries. ICWA accepted total liability and the claim settled informally for over $100,000.00).

Sometimes ICWA will proceed with a claim on a ‘without prejudice and without admission of liability’ basis.

This commonly occurs when the other driver has been charged with a criminal offence in connection with the MVA and ICWA has a right of recovery against the driver for criminal conduct. (We are currently acting for a lady who was injured in a MVA where a motor bike collided with her vehicle. The bike was speeding at 120 kilometres per hour and was being pursued in a Police chase just 3 minutes prior to the accident.

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The motor bike rider had altered his number plates and had just been involved in a series of crimes including a stabbing and armed robbery).

In order for the claim to progress without delay, ICWA decided the claim would proceed ‘a without prejudice and without admission of liability’ basis not because there were any problems with liability, but because it has the right of recovery against the other driver. Liability may also be informally admitted when the other driver does not return their ‘Authority to Admit Negligence’ to ICWA, but ICWA believes the driver / insured caused the MVA.

If ICWA concludes you contributed to your injuries, ICWA may only accept partial liability. For example, ICWA may argue contributory negligence if at the time of the accident;(a) you are not wearing a seatbelt – as, if you had been wearing a seatbelt, your

injuries may not have been so severe;(b) you were speeding - even if you in no way caused the collision as your injuries

may not have been so severe if you had not been speeding;(c) you were a pedestrian crossing a road and you didn’t look properly before

crossing.Quite often ICWA only accepts partial liability on the basis that the injured

person was negligent in failing to take reasonable care for their own safety. (We are currently acting for a man who was homeless at the time of the accident and was lying in a bus lane on the road. The man was hit by a car making an illegal turn and sustained multiple fractures and lacerations to his body. Despite the fact that the accident would not have happened but for the illegal manoeuvre, ICWA has only admitted 50% liability for the claim and has argued contributory negligence. This claim is still currently progressing).

ICWA may deny all liability if their investigations reveal the MVA was caused due to the person’s own negligence. Putting it simply, if you caused the accident, you have no claim. Western Australia does not operate on a ‘no-fault’ scheme like some other jurisdictions, so the accident must be due to another driver’s fault.

If ICWA admits liability or partial liability your compensation may fall under the following ‘heads of damages’:(a) general damages for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and inconvenience

(it is important to note there is currently a $19,000.00 ‘deductible threshold’ which means your injures must be severe enough to exceed this threshold to entitle you to receive compensation for your general damages);

(b) medical expenses;(c) future medical expenses;(d) loss of earnings;(e) future loss of earnings;(f) past and future superannuation;(g) gratuitous assistance from family/friends; and(h) travelling/chemist expenses.

From the time of injury medical and other evidence should be gathered to present to ICWA in support of the claim.

Once the injuries have stabilised, the claim can be settled. If you have been injured in a MVA, you should seek legal advice from

us immediately. If you do not engage a lawyer from the very beginning and you receive an offer of settlement from ICWA, it’s not too late! You should obtain legal advice from us on whether the offer is reasonable as quite often offers made by ICWA when a person does not have legal representation do not reflect what the claim is actually worth.

– Angela Pollard, Personal Injury Specialist Lawyer


Under the lights of the Osborne Park green, the 2014 Crown Perth Men’s CountryWeek came to end with the final bowls of the Men’s Fours Competition. With two titles on the line, the Crown Perth Fours Champions

and the Bignell Shield for the Outstanding Club of Country Week, it was the Geraldton four of Merv Grigsby, Joe Cukela, Terry Williamson and Brad Criddle who lead the way for their club. The Geraldton club has had its fair share of success over the years but it had been six years since the clubs last fours title and ten years since they could claim to be the Kings of Countryweek.With a successful supporting cast of Michael Ford in the

singles semi finals and Ford again in the pairs with partner Jim Taylor it was left to the Grigsby four to finish the job.In the semi final Grigsby had a shot for shot battle with Max

Lancaster, Luke Miguel, Gerald Cashmore and Irwin Andrews (Beacon) before prevailing 16-15. The other semi final saw James Jaworski, Ashley Grundy, Murray Hassonand Barrie Bywater (Toodyay) take control in the middle stages and then keep the buffer to the end to defeat Dean Tinley, Eric McCarthy, Barry Matthews and Alan Cowie (Mandurah) 21-13.The final did not start until the late afternoon due to the

pairs commitments of Toodyay’s James Jaworski and Ashley Grundy and it was the Toodyay team that used that extra playing time to their advantage and take an early 5-1 lead.

Men’s Fours• From page 10.

The 2014 IRRR was held at the Sportsmen’s Association Bowling Club on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of April. With the forecast of 32°, the competitors and spectators enjoyed ideal conditions for the event.The title was up for grabs right through out all three rounds

with some terrific bowling taking place.Congratulations go to the Southern Region with 334 points,

with Eastern placed second (305 points), Northern third (284 points) and South Coastal fourth (256 points). Following the main event the Regional Selectors chose two

teams of fours to represent their individual region in the All Stars competition.The format for this event was for teams to begin bowling on

the sound of a bell and stop when the next bell sounded 45 minutes later.Play stopped at that point even though an end wasn’t

completed and the points were counted. After three games of exciting bowls, Southern region finished in first spot with 54 points followed by, Eastern, 37, and Northern and South Coastal both with 28.

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Afternoon tea was enjoyed by players and spectators followed by speeches and the presentation of and medals to the Southern Region All Star team by Wiggy Harley, the Finance Director of Bowls WA.Thankyou to all participants and congratulations to the

winning teams.

With Grigsby then winning three ends in a row to level the scores and then go shot for shot over the next six ends it seemed like a grandstand finish was in the offing at 11 all and three ends to play.However the Geraldton four was having none of that and

with a three, four, four finish they ran away with a 22-11 victory to take the 2014 Crown Perth Fours Title and secure the Oustanding Club of Men’s Country week for the Geraldton Bowling Club.


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