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CLUB |
BOWLS HB & BOWLS NZ |
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Mon |
Jan 7 |
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Tue |
Jan 8 |
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Wed |
Jan 9 |
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Thu |
Jan 10 |
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Fri |
Jan 11 |
Hetero
Triples |
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Sat |
Jan 12 |
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Women's Open
Singles
Men's interclub 7's and 3's
Kittyhawk Under 21 Singles (Local Qual.) |
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Sun |
Jan 13 |
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Women's Open
Singles
Men's interclub 7's and 3's |
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CONGRATULATIONS
ANGELA AND MANDY
Bowls NZ National Tournament – result Women’s
Pairs final.
Angela and Mandy’s bid to better their last year’s
runner-up position was narrowly lost 13/15 to
Sandra Keith and Serena Matthews (Dunsandel) at
Paritutu Bowling Club, New Plymouth, Friday
afternoon. Keith and Matthews took the lead from
the first end, and never relinquished it. Mandy
and Angela showed grit to fight back, but the
tenacious South Islander’s nerves held to make
this the fourth National title for Keith inside
two seasons. This performance by Mandy and Angela
was another wonderful effort and their consistency
in this prestigious competition must be commended.
Third time lucky next year perhaps?
(Thanks Colleen Ferrick)
Although Angela and
Mandy will both be disappointed to have lost the final of the
Women's Pairs we are very proud of you both for
getting so far. Congratulations from everyone at
Bowls Taradale.
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NATIONALS
Congratulations to the players from our club who went to Taranaki and took part in this year's Nationals
(singles, pairs, fours) - Angela, Sheryl, Barbara,
Richard, Dave and Jack. Irrespective of results the
experience must have been memorable, the games
challenging and the weather ????.
I
invited club members who went to the Nationals to
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DAVE
HENDERSON
1st day of competition for Richard and I were in the
Men’s Pairs, we were scheduled to play at the Waitara
Club about 15mins out of New Plymouth, unfortunately
the weather wasn’t the best with wind and rain
throughout the day. The green was exceptional but the
conditions unpleasant.
3 games were played with teams needing 4 wins out of 6
over the 2 days to qualify. We lost the 1st game
pretty convincingly as it took us (me especially) a
while to get used to the pace of the greens. We lost
our second game as well though the scores were tied
going into the last end and won our 3rd game with the
scores tied on the last end again They had a shot
right on the Jack then Richard hit the shot bowl and
put the Jack in the ditch and I managed to draw the
shot with my last bowl, Yay our 1st win at the
Nationals.
2nd day of the Pairs with the weather a bit better we
played at the Alton Bowling club which is 1hr 15mins
south of New Plymouth just out of Hawera, a small
country club with one immaculate green and only 20
members. Needing to win all our games unfortunately we
again lost our first game thus eliminating us from
Qualifying. In the 2nd game we drew 2 members of the
Taranaki Rep team and again the scores were all tied
up going into the last end and we lost by 1 shot. With
3 of our games being tied going into the last end on
another day we could have qualified.
 It’s worth noting that in our Pairs draw were 6
members of the Taranaki Rep team.
On the way back to New Plymouth we called into the
Hawera Club where Angela and Mandy were playing the
pairs and watched them win their last game giving them
3 wins for the day.
Onto the singles – Richard was scheduled to play at
the Westend Club in central New Plymouth and I drew
Oakura Club about 15mins out of New Plymouth on the
coast. The weather was worse than the 1st day. Oakura
had constant horizontal rain and wind again making
conditions unpleasant.
My first game was against a bowler from the Frankton
Bowling Club who had won the Waikato Centre Pairs
title 2 weeks before. I was down 8-1 and came back to
level at 8-8 then was down again 17-9 and came back to
lead 19-17 holding 2 shots for the game when he moved
the jack to give him 2 shots. It then went shot for
shot and with the score ties at 20-20 it came down to
a measure and I was fractionally out of it so lost
21-20, BUGGER. Still I was happy with my first foray
into the nationals singles.
The 2nd game with the weather deteriorating and more
stoppages due to flooded greens I couldn’t get my
weight through the water and got thoroughly thrashed
21-1 by an Island Bay Wellington bowler, that’s
brought me back down to earth with a thud.
The 3rd game, again more stoppages and miserable
weather I lost 21-14 to another Taranaki Rep player
and now have no chance to qualify.
The 4th game was abandoned with officials making the
decision that 2 wins would now be enough to qualify
for post section.
I got back to Westend to see Richard’s last game and
as he had 2 wins he qualified for the Singles Post
Section, well done.
We’ve got 2 spare days now until the singles start
again so went back to Westend to watch Angela win her
games and get into the last 8 of the Women’s Singles.
The next day with Angela playing for a spot in the
last 4 we were joined by Barbara and Sheryl and also
Louise Bateman and Jo Hayes from Bay View as Angela’s
cheering squad but it wasn’t to be.
Taradale can be very proud of their members
achievements with Barb and Sheryl qualifying in the
Pairs, Richard in the singles and Angela making the
last 8, a great effort by everyone considering the
standard of bowlers playing.
Apart from the weather I thoroughly enjoyed the
experience of my first National Tournament.
Great greens, great players, played in a great spirit
and I got to watch most of the NZ players and learnt
heaps watching how they control games and the options
they take whenever they’re behind or in front, it was
well worth the trip.
Can’t wait for the next one.
Cheers
Dave.
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QUESTION: Why did
God make man before he made woman?
ANSWER: So the man would have time to think of an answer
for her first question.
oops!!! - I have just broken another of my New Year's
resolutions - sorry! |
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 SHERYL
GLOCK
Barbara and Sheryl travelled to New Plymouth on
Thursday 27th December to play in the singles and
pairs at the Nationals. On Friday Barbara played at
Vogeltown and I played at New Plymouth. The greens
were beautiful at both venues and although the wins
were hard to come by, we both gained invaluable
experience. We were not overawed by the standard but
were amazed by the consistency and intensity of every
game. The companionship of the fellow competitors was
really enjoyed.
We then played at Westend for the first day of our
pairs on Wednesday and both had a very good bowling
day with two wins out of three. Westend was such a
picturesque venue to play and one of our favourites.
The weather put paid to completing all three games the
next day in Hawera and we qualified with 3 wins out of
5.
On our two days off we then went and watched some
amazing men's pairs with our favourite game being the
one between Shannon McIlroy and Lance Pascoe (Mandy's
partner) against Rob Ashton and Barclay Lee. The
latter triumphed on the last end but the standard of
the bowls was amazing and Ashton and Lee eventually
made the final. Spectators were jammed three or four
deep around all the greens where the top games were
being played and the local papers were full of photos
and writes up.
On New Year's Eve we went to the Festival of Lights
and had a wonderful time.
On Wednesday Barb and I played in the first
elimination round at Westend and should have, could
have after leading all the way but just lost in the
last 2 ends. We were disappointed but pleased to have
qualified in such esteemed company.
So finally, attending our first Nationals was great we
enjoyed every moment except for the 2 earthquakes
which were good shakes. I believe Richard and
Dave slept through them - how we do not know!
Sheryl Glock |
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S.L.A.M. HAS QUALIFIED
(courtesy Colleen Ferrick)
I received a text from Angela last night informing me
that they had won three games - from three played .
They need one more (from three to be played today) to
qualify…News has
just come through - they have qualified for
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TONG CUP
The Tong Cup, a hetero event for Bowlers 5 years and
under, was held at Havelock North yesterday and today.
You will often hear older bowlers claim that their
Junior years were their most enjoyable years -
new game, new people, new experiences, healthy rivalry
and so on. When I arrived at the Havelock North
bowling green today I was impressed with the
enthusiasm, enjoyment and standard of bowls on
display. Bowls Taradale had eight of the 32 teams
entered and each of our teams played hard and well.
Congratulations everyone.
One team (Dave Henderson
and Andrew Buckley) made the top four and so were in
contention for winning the Tong Cup. Each team had to
play the other three in a round robin and the winner
was then decided on wins, ends, points. The Tong Cup
was eventually won by Greg Hodges and Heather Leyland
from Havelock North. Our boys, Dave and Andrew, came
second - WELL DONE.
In Division 5 we had
two teams competing (out of four) and they finished
1st and 2nd. The winners in this Division were Bryan
Godber and Lloyd Fitness while Alan Frame and John
Sowerby were runners-up. Congratulations to you as
well.
The players have asked
me to convey their thanks to the many supporters who
came and watched over the two days of the competition.
Their presence was noticed and greatly appreciated.
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MEN'S INTERCLUB 7s AND
3s
This starts next Saturday morning at 9.00 - at Napier,
Port Ahuriri, Taradale, Wairere and Heretaunga.
To see the
draws and venues for these events click
here
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Teams are as follows:
Div1 sevens. Singles, R Hocking
Pairs, P Young, E Mclauchlan,
Fours, F Grantham, J Philip, J McLaughlin, M Williams.
Venue Bowls Napier.
Div2 sevens. Singles, B. Ferrick
Pairs, R Hamilton, J Ward
Fours, D. Neilson, E Freidlander, John Calnan, D, Le
Claire.
Venue. Port Ahuriri
Div2b sevens Singles D Henderson,
Pairs, B, Godber, L Fitness,
Fours, B Gardner, A Frame, C Parnell, L Dunnett.
Venue Taradale
9AM start.
3GAMES DAILY SAT 12, SUN13 and SAT 19, JAN
INTER CLUB TRIPLES
(a) P Turnbull, J Brock, R Oats.
(b) R Falvey, G de Ridder, R Dunne
(c) C Salmon, G Heathcote, M Shirley,
(d) J Toa, L Roberts, R Packe.
ALL AT VENUE WAIRERE.
(e) D Roberts. C Downing, B Morton.
(f) C Nichol, A Barker, J Soweby,
(g) K Holmes, R Hoare, W Cooper.
(h) B Annear, P Lamason, R Kennedy.
ALL AT HERETAUNGA.
9AM,Start. 3 Bowl Triples 18ends. Sat12, Sun13.Sat19.
Jan
PLEASE NOTE
CLUB SHIRTS WILL BE WORN WITH WHITES.
Would all skips please contact your team and if you
have any problems let me know .
Many thanks and GOOD LUCK.
Graeme Hocking |
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MARKERS NEEDED / NO
ROLL-UP
Next weekend we will need markers (I am not sure of
the numbers) on Saturday and Sunday for the Men's
Interclub games.
If you can help would you please contact Lloyd ph
8445827Because
our greens are going to be used anyone wanting to
attend the roll-up is asked to go to Napier instead.
You will be very welcome there. |
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WOMEN'S OPEN SINGLES
This event also gets under way next weekend, January
12-13, at 9.00 am. We have SEVEN women entered - "Good
Bowling"
Games will be played at Kia Toa and Havelock North on
Saturday while Post Section play will occur on Sunday
at the Headquarters, Havelock North.
To see the
draw and venues click
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FLUID INTAKE
If you want to maintain maximum
concentration during a game of bowls it is important you
keep up your water intake. This becomes even more
critical when playing for lengthy periods.
"A sip on the water bottle every
second end" is a good suggestion. Avoid alcohol because
it is a diuretic (increases unwanted dehydration).
A man goes to the doctor and tells him that he hasn't
been feeling well lately. The doctor examines him,
leaves the room and comes back with three different
bottles of pills. The doctor says, "Take the green pill
with a big glass of water when you get up. Take the blue
pill with a big glass of water after lunch. Then just
before going to bed, take the red pill with another big
glass of water."
Startled to be put on so much medicine the man stammers,
"Jeez doc, exactly what's my problem?"
The Doctor says, "You're not drinking enough water."
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Don’t take yourself so seriously
No one else does.
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KEEP OFF YOUR NEIGHBOUR’S RINK
Every now and then you see bowlers standing, or walking,
on their neighbour’s rink. Is this OK?
Law 36.2 Position of
Players in
relation to a neighbouring rink
A player should not go into a neighbouring rink where
play is in progress.
A player should neither go into nor walk along a
neighbouring rink, even if it is not being used, while
an opponent is about to deliver or is actually
delivering a bowl.
If the rink of play is an outside rink, a player should
neither go into nor walk along the section of green that
lies between the outside side boundary of the rink and
the side ditch while an opponent is about to deliver or
is actually delivering a bowl.
NB: If your team’s bowl is coming through the
neighbouring rink, inform them to watch their head, do
not go rushing into their head unless you are invited
to.
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SUMMARY OF ETIQUETTE
Be
punctual.
Respect the rules.
Follow the instructions given to you.
Respect the decisions of the umpire.
Be polite to your opponents.
Watch your language.
Obey your skip.
Control your joy when you win.
Be able to "take it" when you lose.
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DEMAND RISING FOR BOWLS
COACHES
(Bowls NZ website)
Since Josie Uren took up coaching four years ago she has
gone from strength to strength and she is now looking back
on the biggest challenge of her coaching career so far.
Josie was called up as one of three coaches for the World
Bowls Championships in Adelaide, which ran from November 24
to December 9.
"It's really good because Bowls New Zealand has a pathway
for coaches. It is really a sport now that facilitates a
pathway," she says. "Traditionally bowls hasn't really had
coaches but it's now really taking off. They are rolling out
performance level coaches and players, especially young
players coming through, are actually asking for coaching." |
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BERNIE MENEFY R.I.P.
Many club members will be sad to hear of the passing of
Bernie Menefy on New Year's Eve. While unable to bowl in
recent years Bernie had been Club Captain, was a keen
bowler and a good friend to many. We mourn his passing
and extend our sympathy to Marlene, the Menefy family
members and the many people who were proud to call
Bernie their friend.
The photo on the left was
taken several years ago.
Allan Austin, Kevin Hook and Bernie Menefy |
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TWILIGHT
TRIPLES DATES
Below are the confirmed dates for our second round of Twilight
Triples
Wednesday January 16, 30
Wednesday February 13, 20, 27
Wednesday March 6, 13, 20
My wife and
I had words ->>
but I didn't get to use mine |
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..... and
I thought ours was a "BOWLING" club (silly me) |
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PARTNER
WANTED FOR MEN'S JUNIOR PAIRS
Geoff Taylor would like to enter the club's Junior Pairs in
early February and needs a partner.
If you are a Junior and would like to play with Geoff please
give him a call. Ph 8442531
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Upcoming
Tournaments.
The following tournament notice was received this week:
Kia Toa Bowling Club.
Hetro 2x4X2. Wednesday 16 January 2013. Start Time 10.00am.
Entry Fee $20.00. No Lunches. Refer notice board for full
information.
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 SURPRISE
FOR GEORGE'S WIFE
George was walking down the street when he saw a
shabby-looking homeless man who asked him for a couple of
dollars for dinner.
George
took out his wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, "If I
give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead
of dinner?"
"No, I had to stop drinking years ago," the homeless man
replied.
"Will you use it to go fishing instead of buying food?"
George asked.
"No, I don't waste time fishing," the homeless man said.. "I
need to spend all my time trying to stay alive."
"Will you spend this on green fees at a golf course instead
of food?" George asked.
"Are you NUTS!" replied the homeless man. "I haven't played
golf in 20 years!"
"Well," said George, "I'm not going to give you money.
Instead, I'm going to take you home for a shower and a
terrific dinner cooked by my wife."
The homeless man was astounded. "Won't your wife be furious
with you for doing that?
George
replied, "Don't worry about that. I just want her to see
what a man looks like, after he has given up drinking,
fishing and golf.." |
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