NEWSLETTER

Newsletter 29 -  6 April 2009
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
CLUB

Taradale Friends' Day:  Last Wednesday, when we hosted our annual  Taradale Friends' Day Hetero Triples, the weather was cold, damp and overcast but it did not deter the enthusiasm of those taking part. Two full greens bore testament to the popularity of the event. Entry was free, competition was strong and raffles were well supported. Thank you to Bruce and the many helpers who made the day so enjoyable.
 
Women's Junior Singles: was held last weekend in brilliant sunshine. Close games seemed the order of the day (21-19, 21-18 in two Saturday games that I watched). Day 1 finished with three Juniors still in contention. Barbara Exeter (two lives), Lois Hook (one) and Colleen McLaughlin (one).

Yesterday Colleen narrowly beat Lois so that left only Barbara and Colleen in the competition. Spectators were treated to a very high standard of draw bowling and eventually Colleen emerged the 2009 Junior Singles Champion after winning the final 21-18. Congratulations Colleen (yippee!! - I'm allowed to say that). Barbara must be commended on putting up such a staunch fight.

A very special thank you must go to Bruce Mitchell for the many hours he has spent this season organising, reorganising, phone calling, marking, umpiring ... and the list goes on. The Club is indebted to him for so much.

Thanks Bruce
  Marker - Johnny Colleen, Barbara Brenda Sherrill, Lois Marker - Val

Women's Championship Fours
Three teams began the week still in contention; Mandy (two lives), Fay and Wendy (both with one life). The latter two played midweek and Wendy was successful. This means we are now down to two teams only. They are Mandy Boyd, Angela Boyd, Sheryl Glock and Tessa Hocking who will be up against Wendy Mitchell, Val Ives, Jean Speakman and Ivy Graham. We wish both teams well in the final.
HB CENTRE
Taradale in National Interclub Final - Murray Glassey, Frank Grantham, Barry Hanlen, Paul Selby, Phil Young, John Hanlen and Jack Philip (replacement for Ross Hamilton)  represented Region 3 in the National Interclub Final in Palmerston North last week. Congratulations on getting to the final and doing your best. The club is proud of you.

Bowls Hawkes Bay website had this to say after Day One: News from the National Interclub finals at Palmerston North -  The Bowls Taradale Fours team finished the day with two wins from three games , including a victory against the star studded Eastbourne side 22-21 - only just, after being 'up' 21-0 early into the game. 

Final results Men's Interclub Division One - (1) Eastbourne, (2) North East Valley, (3) Carlton/Cornwall, (4) Mt. Maunganui, (5) Burnside, (6) Taradale.

 HB Development Women - (including Mandy Boyd, Angela Boyd and Sheryl Glock) - represented Region 3 at the National Finals in Palmerston North last weekend. As I write this I have not heard any report on their progress. Check Bowls HB or Bowls NZ websites for more information.
COMING UP THIS WEEK
CLUB
Roll-up: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - names in by 12.45 pm
 
HB CENTRE
10.12 Fri/Sun Kittyhawk 20/Under at Auckland
WELFARE
Lilian reports: Scotty at Greendale Residential Care till Thursday then he will be at Hampton Court
PHOTO GALLERY
Pedro watching our bowlers at Omarunui Maureen and Irene HB Junior Women's singles
Mandy, Sheryl, Barbara, Paula, Angela
     
For much of this year
Wilma Ennor and John Brock
have been coaching new bowlers
on Saturday mornings.
Their efforts have resulted in us
acquiring some very promising bowlers.

Thank you Wilma and John
Roger and Matthew
Two of our newest club members		   John and Wilma at work
COACHING TIP
COACHING VIDEO / DVD
 Our club owns a video and a DVD called “Coaching Lawn Bowls – The New Zealand Way”. You are very welcome to borrow this (maximum of seven days) – there is no charge. It is a “must see” for all new bowlers and those wanting to improve their bowling. It demonstrates correct technique, shows bowling strategies to practise, and illustrates common faults. Please contact Wilma if you want to hire the video or the DVD.
 
ETIQUETTE

Walk The Line
Don’t encroach on the adjoining rink. When walking up the green try and keep to the middle. Remember other players on adjoining rinks.
 
THE LAW
Their bowl Is Going To Hit Our Jack!
 During a Gala at a local Bowling Club a bowl from the neighbouring rink was heading for our jack. The person on the head lifted the jack and let the bowl pass through. She said, “I am allowed to do this.”  Was she right?   

Law 33.6  Jack displacement by a bowl from a neighbouring rink
 If a jack at rest on the rink is in danger of being moved by a bowl from a neighbouring rink, any player at the head or the marker should stop the bowl
SOMETHING TO PONDER

The Seven Wonders of the World
A teacher asked her class to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. The students cast the most votes for:

  1. Pyramids of Egypt

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Panama canal

  4. Empire State Building

  5. Grand canyan

  6. St Peter’s Basilica

  7. China’s Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one girl had not turned in her paper yet. She asked the student if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.”

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have and maybe we can help.”

The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:

  1. To see

  2. To hear

  3. To touch

  4. To taste

  5. To feel

  6. To laugh

  7. To love
MICKEY SAYS
Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
  Where have the years gone to?  
HAPPY

50th

WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY

 JOYCE & JACK

MARRIED

11th APRIL

1959
 

Your bowling friends wish you every happiness

  

TARADALE CLUB
 DEWAR'S WHISKEY
 “HETERO”
TWO BOWL OPEN TRIPLES
 WIN Cash and Prizes to the value of $10,000

 2nd @ 3rd MAY 2009

 Special Conditions
EACH TEAM MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE “TEN YEAR OR UNDER” PLAYER
A TEN YEAR OR UNDER PLAYER MUST SKIP ALL GAMES


NOTE:   TEAMS ARE HETERO (ALL MEN or ALL WOMEN or MIXED)


 ENTRY FEE $150.00 per team (must accompany entry)

Limited to the first 64 teams                

INCLUDES A MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT AT TARADALE CLUB SATURDAY NIGHT,
TRANSPORT TO AND FROM GREENS, MORNING TEAS

* * * * *
 To print an  entry form click here

HAWKES BAY BOWLING UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

“UMPIRES REQUIRED”

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME AN UMPIRE, HAVE MORE INPUT INTO THE GAME AND BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAWS
TUTORING WILL BEGIN IN MAY 2009 CONSISTING OF 10 LESSONS OF APPROXIMATELY 1½ HOURS.
THESE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL EXAM BY BOWLS NEW ZEALAND OFFICIALS.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BECOME FULL UMPIRES.
THOSE THAT ONLY PASS THE THEORETICAL WILL BECOME LAWS UMPIRES AND THOSE THAT ONLY PASS THE PRACTICAL WILL BECOME MEASURERS.
(OVERALL THE PASS RATE LAST YEAR WAS 92%.)
PLEASE CONTACT:-
FRANK HOSEGOOD (NAPIER) 06 8444075
ROHAN HOOK (HASTINGS) 06 8787031
BARRY FULLER (CHB) 06 8589324