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The next
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Bowls Taradale Has Its First NZ Representative
Congratulations to Mandy Boyd who has been chosen to play in
the NZ Under 25 Development team in Australia in March. Mandy has worked very hard, we have all noted her name
appearing more and more in results this season and this recent
selection is a fitting reward for her dedication and
skill. We wish her well.
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Results |
Men's
Championship Triples
This championship which began before Christmas continued
last Saturday. Teams skipped by Rolly Hoare and Murray Glassey
started with two lives while that of Jack Halka, Lex Parsons, Frank Grantham and
Phil Young had one life. Keenly contested ends, the
occasional bullet-like drive, careful draw bowling and the
intelligent building of heads were all on display. The final was
between Murray Glassey (Paul Selby, Johnny Ward) and Frank
Grantham (Pedro Pedersen, Ernie Friedlander). Murray's side were
a couple ahead going in to the last end, they bowled
consistently well and
deserved the win. Congratulations Murray, Paul and Johnny on a well
fought championship win - with both lives still intact. Frank,
Pedro and Ernie were worthy opponents and are to be commended on
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Women's Championship Fours
Nine teams began the Women's Championship Fours last Saturday morning. The large number of interested spectators
and ideal bowling weather made for a great spectacle and an
enjoyable day's bowling. Don't be deceived by the smiles on
their faces - these ladies meant business and the quality of
bowling on
display was a delight to watch. By day's end two teams were undefeated;
those skipped by Mandy Boyd and Wendy Mitchell. One-lifers
include Lois Hook, Sue Brock and Fay Johnson. When this
championship continues towards the end of February Mandy
will play Wendy, Fay will play Lois and Sue will have a bye. |
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smiles
Grace, Bernice, Brenda, Sherrill |
no smiles |
smiles
Paula, Betty, Garth, Noeline, Shirleu |
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Next Sunday |
Colts Singles
The Men's Championship Colts Singles will take place on Sunday 18
January starting at 8.30 am
Entries for this will close on Thursday 15th Jan at 4.00 pm
Markers are needed for this event. If you
can help please put your name on the sheet in the clubroom. Thank
you
Final of Men's Junior Singles
At 11.00 am next Sunday 18 January Dave Jenkins and Dave Roberts
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BELIEVE IN
YOURSELF
What's the worst thing that can happen to a bowler?
He loses his confidence. |
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Congratulations Colleen
Your bowling friends wish you a Happy 70th Birthday
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Coaching |
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Positive Thoughts Are Important
You can influence your performance by your thoughts. Be aware of
what is going on without focusing entirely on what you are doing.
(A pianist can lose the ability to play by focusing whole of
attention only on what the fingers are doing.) The physical skill
must be learned and practised until it is an automatic process.
Worry (eg. about poor last bowl) tends to increase what might go
wrong. Thoughts should all be directed toward building confidence
and self-esteem. Focus on the task- the here and now. Identify the
task then do it.
Relax
The ability to remain calm and relaxed when the game is not going
well is a skill that needs to be learned and practised. Some
techniques that can help are:
1. Deep breathing
2. Breathing by numbers (in 1 out 2 up to 10)
3. Visualise a place of calm (beach, garden, lake, stream, a quiet
place)
4. Progressive relaxation (centering, draining the tension away)
5. Adopt a passive attitude.
6. A physically comfortable position.
7. Self talk. Relax mind and muscles.
8. Think of a number, word or symbol to dwell on. |
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Etiquette |
Mobile Phones
should not be used on or around the green.
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The Law |
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CAN I WAIT TILL A BOWL FALLS OVER BEFORE I START MEASURING?
Sometimes after the last bowl has come to rest you think it
might topple over and finish closer to (or further away from)
the jack. Are you allowed to wait in the hope a bowl might fall
over?
Law 40 Deciding the number of shots scored
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The process of deciding the number of shots scored should not
start until the last bowl required to be played in an end has
come to rest, or 30 seconds after that if either skip or
opponent in Singles asks for this 30-second period (for
example, to see whether or not a bowl lying at an angle will
fall of its own accord within that time).
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If either skip or opponent in Singles has asked for a
30-second period, no bowl which is likely to fall should be
secured during that period.
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Denis, Les |
Chris,
Basil, Johnny |
I had the
money when I left home - says Bev |
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GRANDPARENTS (through the eyes of
an 8-year-old)
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Grandparents are a lady and a
man who have no little children of her own. They like other
people's.
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Grandparents don't have to do
anything except be there when we come to see them. They are
so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they
drive us to the shops and give us money.
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When they take us for walks,
they slow down past things like pretty leaves and
caterpillars.
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Usually grandmothers are fat but
not too fat to tie your shoes.
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They wear glasses and funny
underwear.
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They can take their teeth and
gums out.
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Everybody should try to have a
grandmother, especially if you don't have television because
they are the only grown ups who like to spend time with us.
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It's funny when
they bend over, you hear gas leaks and they blame their dog.
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Twilight
Bowls |
Wednesday Twilight Bowls (5.30 pm start)
The highly successful Tui Triples is going to be run again on
Wednesday nights starting Feb 4th and running for 8 weeks.
It is a great night for competitive or social bowls – what ever
suits! Entries are being taken now by Russell and Marie
Turner
6 Laurent Place, Greenmeadows,
ph 844 9949
To print off an
entry form click
here
Entry forms are also available from the Club house or contact Brenda Thorby at the Taradale Club.
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Mates in Bowls |
MATES IN BOWLS.
LAWN BOWLS SUMMER
LEAGUE
Bowls Taradale,55
Wharerangi Road
6pm--8pm every
Thursday
For 6 weeks starting
22 January 2009
Only $7.50 per
player per night
3 in a Team. Team
or single entry.
Contact to Register
Dave Jenkins (06) 844 0449
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WILL
YOUR CLUB BE HERE IN 5 YEARS TIME?
You
may have read the above article in the recent Bowls New Zealand
Magazine and asked yourself what has this got to do with Bowls
Taradale? Well your Committee feel that it is important to the
future existence and development of the Club. One key issue is
related to the future funding of the Club, especially in the form
of grants from Trusts, without a well prepared Club Plan funding
from such bodies will be difficult if not impossible to obtain.
Your
Committee believe that it is essential that we produce a detailed
plan to cover the next 5 year period and would welcome
participation by as many members as possible in the development of
the Plan.
If
you wish to participate in the process you are invited to attend a
meeting at the Club on TUESDAY
20th JANUARY 2009 at 7.00pm. |
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Bowls NZ |
The Trusts New Zealand Open Sky TV Schedule
The
Trusts Men’s Singles Final
Matt Gallop vs Shayne Sincock.
Tuesday
13th January 7.00pm SS1
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Club Programme |
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Club Programme |
January |
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Fri |
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Open Mini Hetero 2x4x2 |
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Men's Colt Singles |
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Men's Junior Singles |
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Women's First Year Singles |
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Fri |
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Open Mixed Earthquake Triples |
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New Bowlers |
Reminder to Year 1 Bowlers
The HB 1st Year Singles will be played on Saturday 7th February
ENTRIES close 26th January |
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Centre Programme |
HB Centre Programme for January
17.18 Sat/Sun
Mixed Open 2x4x2
24.25 Sat/Sun Men's
& Women's Open Fours
27 Tue
Women's Central Fours
31 Sat/Sun
Men's & Women's Interclub
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