Newsletter No 16 - December 11th 2010

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OVER 65'S
All the "Over 65's" events have been cancelled - singles, pairs, triples, fours

PRE-SHOT ROUTINE
Lawn Bowls may best be described as a low intensity long endurance sport.
Therefore the ability to focus or concentrate over a period of time is a skill that needs to be included in training programmes.

A pre shot routine could be:

1.    Define the shot you are going to play (draw, yard-on, drive, etc).

2.    Place the bowl in the hand correctly.

3.    Establish the intended line.

4.    Move onto the mat ensuring the anchor foot and body is pointing directly along the intended line.

5.    Think calm and relaxed.

6.    Put the feeling into your body of how fast you need to bowl the bowl.

7.    Concentrate and deliver the bowl.

8.    Analyse the result and what correction if any will be required with the next bowl.
 

Progress during the men's singles

ETIQUETTE FOR MARKERS
"So if you would a Marker be
Then make it worth your while
To do the job quite capably
And do it with a smile."

When a player has delivered the jack the marker should centre it then stand back and to one side, ensuring that all rink markers are visible to the players.

He should answer any specific question (from the player in possession of the rink) about the state of the head. He should not offer any additional information that has not been requested.

If you are unsure of the situation don't guess. You can offer an opinion but make sure that the player who is asking the question is made aware of this.

The marker should mark all touchers immediately they come to rest and remove chalk marks from non touchers. He should also remove all dead bowls from the rink with the players' agreement. He should also mark the position the Jack which is in the ditch.

The marker should not move any bowls until the end is complete and the players have agreed the number of shots.

 

The happiest people do not necessarily have the 'best' things.
They simply appreciate the things they have.
 

QUESTION: Is there a set place where each member of a team should stand during a game?
Law 36.1       Position of Players in relation to rink of play 
Players at the mat end of the rink who are not playing a bowl should stand at least 1 metre behind the mat. Players at the head end of the rink who are not controlling play should stand behind the jack and away from the head, on the surrounds of the green if the jack is in the ditch, or well clear of head if it is not possible to stand on the surrounds.

If at any time you feel like sitting down DO NOT sit on the bank as this is the official playing field.
 

MEN v WOMEN
A woman knows all about her children. 
She knows about  dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favourite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.

A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

COACHING
(REMINDER No 2)
Wilma's Saturday morning coaching sessions will stop for a few weeks.
They will recommence on Saturday January 22nd

Tuesday 14th December 7.30pm Sky Sport 2 (1 hour highlights)

Tuesday 14th December 11.00pm Sky Sport 1 (1 hour)

Wednesday 15th December 10.00am Sky Sport 1 (1 hour)

Wednesday 15th December 4.00pm Sky Sport 3 (2 hour extended highlights)

Men's Triples Final: (Steve Beel, Tony Grantham and Lance Tasker vs Chris Lowe, Grant Goodwin and Martin Dixon)

Tuesday 21st December 7.30pm Sky Sport 2 (1 hour highlights)

Wednesday 22nd December 4.00am Sky Sport 1 (1 hour)

Wednesday 22nd December 10.00am Sky Sport 1 (1 hour)

Wednesday 22nd December 4.00pm Sky Sport 3 (2 hour extended highlights)

Wednesday 22nd December 5.00pm Sky Sport 2 (1 hour)

Thursday 23rd December 2.00am Sky Sport 1 (1 hour)

Women's Triples Final: (Annette Bell, Doreen Schumacher and Bev Corbett vs Jan Shirley, Raelene Peters and Olivia Bloomfield)

Tuesday 28th December 7.30pm Sky Sport 2 (1 hour highlights)

Wednesday 29th December 11.00am Sky Sport 1 (1 hour)

Wednesday 29th December 4.00pm Sky Sport 3 (2 hour extended highlights)

Thursday 30th December 4.00am Sky Sport 3 (2 hour)

The Men's and Women's Singles Finals will go to air in January with the schedule yet to be confirmed.

Note: The above details were true and correct as at 2 December 2010, however they could change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please consult TV listings to confirm viewing times.
 

A Policeman, Ninja, and Terrorist
One day a policeman, a ninja, and a terrorist were on a plane.

The policeman threw his gun out the window for good luck.
The ninja threw his sword out the window for good luck.
The terrorist threw a bomb out the window for good luck.

Later, the policeman saw two little girls crying. He walked over to them and said, "why are you crying?"
One girl replied, "Some idiot threw his gun out the window and it shot our father."

The ninja saw two boys crying. He asked, "Why are you crying?"
The little boys said, "Some idiot threw a sword out the window and cut our daddy in half."

The terrorist saw a little girl laughing hysterically. He said, "What's so funny?"
The little girl replied, "My dad farted and the neighbour's house blew up!"