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Newsletter No 2 -
September 6 2010 |
FROM YOUR CLUB
CAPTAIN
It came to my "mind' (and that on its own is an achievement) talking
to one of our very new bowlers, that we have been rather remiss to our
newer members, particularly those brand new to the game. I am
referring especially to the procedures relating to entry for
competitions and the upcoming programme for the 2010/11 season and for
this oversight I sincerely apologise. I am available anytime (within
reason) for you to contact me on 844 0401 with any matters you are
uncertain about. There is a club handbook available to all financial
members and you may get one of these from either Maree Turner or Sue
Brock. This outlines the competitions for the coming season starting
Sun 5th Sept. Please also remember that the blackboard which hangs at
the door of the clubroom should have the coming week's activities
posted. This is normally updated every Sunday/Monday.
Lists for entry to all championships are posted just inside the
clubroom door on your right as you go in. If you are brand new to the
game you may feel a little hesitant to enter. This is quite normal and
understandable, but please don't be frightened. These next 5 years (as
a junior) are your absolute best. Go in everything you can. Sure
you'll get the odd convincing reminder you are new to the game, but
you'll also learn a tremendous amount that can only come from exposure
to other people's ideas and skills. Remember the game is meant to be
fun. Ask some of the more senior bowlers when you are uncertain of
anything. In my opinion there is no such thing as a "silly question",
if you don't know the answer, how can it be silly??
I will be running some "familiarisation" sessions within the next few
weeks which will cover a few basic laws, but more importantly it will
also be aimed at helping with manners and etiquette. This is not just
aimed at new bowlers either as some of our very experienced members
need to have a good look at themselves. Also coaching with Wilma
begins on Sat 11th Sept between 9:00 and 11. However I do apologise
for my tardiness and look forward to being of help in the future.
Sincerely
Craig Ennor |
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OPENING DAY
Overcast and cool conditions did not stop a good turnout for
Opening Day. President Peter and Club Captain Craig each welcomed
bowlers to a new season. What was especially pleasing was the
large number of new members ("27" I heard someone say).
When the opening speeches were
completed the youngest member, Richard Hocking, delivered the
first jack and Max Sherning, the oldest, bowled the first bowl.
Two games of triples followed
before members retired to the main building for a social hour and
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Just over half of the new members who could make it to Opening Day
Dave, Cameron, Bruce, Alan, Lloyd, Alan, Cheryl, June, Peter,
Alan, Rex, Jim, Kelvin, Bill |
Guess who missed the line-up?
Marie |
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| CLUB PROGRAMME THIS
WEEK |
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Fri 10 |
12.30 p.m. |
Open Mini Hetero Triples (Mufti) |
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HB CENTRE PROGRAMME |
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Wed 15 |
1.30p.m. |
Centre Opening |
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Sat 18 |
9.00a.m. |
Men & Women Interclub -
all Divisions |
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Click
here to see the full season's bowling programme - Bowls Taradale - Hawkes
Bay Centre
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WHAT MAKES A BOWL TURN?
Lawn bowls today are made from a hard plastic called
Phenolformaldehyde, they are perfectly round one way and oval shaped
the other. The bias is produced by making the bowl lopsided, however
it is so minute that it can't be seen with the naked eye. When the
bowl is delivered along its running surface, there is sufficient
momentum to keep it running straight along its course. As the bowl
slows down it attempts to find its true centre of balance, forcing it
to curve. The running surface of the bowl is the part of the bowl
which is in contact with the green when in motion.
 Every
bowl has an emblem engraved on each side. One side has a small emblem
with the bowl's size, weight, serial number & the manufacturer's stamp
around it. The other side has the same emblem, but larger. The small
side is the bias side. This means it is the side that it will turn
towards when in motion.
Lawn bowl
sizes range from size 00 through to size 7. Only 1 to 2 millimetres in
diameter separates the sizes of bowls, the differences are small but
considerable when gripping various sized bowls. |
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WHAT DO THE MARKINGS ON A BOWL STAND FOR?
WB refers to World Bowls Ltd.
R in a circle is a registered design of the World Bowls Ltd.
Initial [eg. N for Henselite] is the code for whom the stamp is issued
- a manufacturer/tester.
The number is the year of expiry of the stamp.
eg.15 expires on
30-12-2015 |
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 COACHING
Saturday mornings - 9.30 am
Wednesday afternoons (especially for beginners) - 1.00 pm
Further enquiries phone Wilma - 8440401 |
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BOWLS IS A FRIENDLY GAME
Bowling is a friendly game and all players should show courtesy and
good sportsmanship.
Acknowledge all good bowls played by either side |
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POETIC SKIP TO HIS LEAD
Don't worry if your bowls go wrong,
and your wins are very few
Just remember that the mighty oak,
was once a nut, like you. |
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 HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, RUSSELL
Russell Turner turned 70 yesterday.
All your fellow bowlers, Russell, wish you "Happy Birthday" and trust
you have a great season. |
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TOP NZ BOWLERS IN
ACTION AT WAIPAWA
Ian Mason from Waipawa has asked me to promote a tournament his club
is running on September 11-12. Top NZ bowlers are taking part and
everyone is cordially invited to go and watch them in action. In particular he
asked me to promote this to our newer bowlers. This is a great
opportunity for them to see the nation's best in action. Each day's
play commences at 9.00 am. |
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ADVERTISERS
There are a number of generous people in our community who help us
in a number of ways.
Specsavers on the left is one such organisation.
Please support them if convenient - and don't forget to tell them
you are from Bowls Taradale.
Good feedback is important. |
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 LETTER
FROM A-BROAD
A soldier stationed in Afghanistan recently received a letter from his
girlfriend back home. It read as follows:
Dear Ricky,
I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance between us is
just too great. I must admit that I have cheated on you twice, since
you've been gone, and it's not fair to either of us. I'm sorry. Please
return the picture of me that I sent to you.
Love, Becky..............
The soldier, with hurt feelings, asked his fellow soldiers for any
snapshots they could spare of their girlfriends, sisters or
ex-girlfriends. In addition to the picture of Becky, Ricky included
all the other pictures of the pretty gals he had collected from his
buddies. There were 57 photos in that envelope.... along with this
note:
Dear Becky,
I'm so sorry, but I can't quite remember who the hell you are.
Please take your picture from the pile, and send the rest back to me.
Take Care,
Ricky |
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