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MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB

FROM ABOVE!

6 were not decided until after the final round of the season, with our Grade 4 team beaten by North Manly and ending their hopes of a Finals berth. Grade 6 however, cemented their position in the Final by a strong 9/1 win against playoffs rival Chatswood. By virtue of having to play both their finals games on the 1 day, a Pennant win was always going to be a big ask - the first game against Belrose was a thriller with Mosman going down by just 3 shots. The afternoon game was against home side Harbord who were just too strong and also fresh, having not played in the morning. Still, a good effort by all our boys in both Grades.

Hopefully the 2019 Pennants scheduling will return to the normal dates, allowing us to field teams in 3 Grades again.

Greens Renovation Schedule As you know, due to the work on the front fence the School Green was not renovated this year - full marks to Scott and Snowy who have done a mighty job keeping it so playable. The plan is to take it out for a full renovation immediately after Melbourne

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irstly, congratulations to the newly elected President of the Mosman Women's Bowling Club, Cathy Wilson! Cathy succeeds Jenny Hole who has done a fine job in the role. Alex Macpherson Carnival Our Annual Carnival was again a great success, with both days fully subscribed. Some 25 clubs were represented, with a North Sydney team winning the Monday competition, and a Balgowlah team successful on the Friday, but only narrowly (1 shot!) from George Fotis' Mosman team. The weather was perfect, the greens excellent and the catering just right for the occasion. Thanks to Convenor Harry Evans and to Event Director Jenny Hole, and to the many, many Mosman volunteers who did their bit to make everything go so well. And, of course, thank you to the event sponsors Mosman Travel and Crystal Cruises - their brochures are in the clubhouse and I urge all members to consider supporting these quality organisations. Men's Pennants The finalists in both Grades 4 &

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MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB

OPEN DAY

15 Belmont Road For more information contact Mosman 2088 Mosman Bowling Club 9969 5198 (Tue or Wed) or via email www.mosmanbowlingclub@bigpond.com

Sunday 12 August 2018 11am till 2pm

Sunday 12 August 2018 11am till 2pm

FREE BOWLING—NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED FREE BBQ (12PM TO 2PM)

CLUB ROOM AND BAR OPEN FREE coaching provided

Flat soled shoes only for bowling

FREE BOWLING—NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED FREE BBQ (12PM TO 2PM)

CLUB ROOM AND BAR OPEN FREE coaching provided

Flat soled shoes only for bowling

Cup Day in early November, with the Church green to follow in January.

Open Day Our membership Committee, so ably led by Paul Ward-Harvey, is planning a "best-ever" Open Day on Sunday, 12th August. This is the opportunity for Mosman members to introduce their families and friends to our sport - research has shown this to be the most effective way of growing membership. This year we will introduce our "Junior Jack Attack" kit for aspiring young bowlers aged from 8 years up, so please do include them. Men's Consistency Singles and Championship Triples The handicapped Consistency is now underway, with a healthy 2 2 b o w l er s co m pet i ng . Remember that markers are required for all games, and the protocol is for losing bowlers to mark their opponent's next game. Scott has asked that scheduling games on Saturdays should be avoided please. Championship Triples entries are now open, with the first Round to be played on or before 8th September. No doubt the 2017 Champions, Peter Smith /

Jeff Hole/Brian Spear will be fiercely defending their title, so get your teams together to give them some strong competition! Jack Harkness 6s & 7s Tournament This always-popular knockout tournament gets underway this month, with 16 clubs - including Mosman - invited to compete this year. Round 1 gets underway on 11th August, when event sponsor Bendigo Bank will roll the opening bowl. Board Nominations & AGM Nominations for the Board will remain open until 7th August, and will be gratefully received from Members wishing to contribute to the ongoing prosperity of our Club. Nominations should be given to o u r S e c r e t a r y , B a r b a r a Anderson. The 2018 AGM will be held on Sunday 9th September from 10.30am and everyone is invited to attend. The meeting will conclude with a complimentary beverage to wish the newly elected Board well.

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great exposure.

We are currently in the middle of our pairs competition – and I would like to remind everyone to please wear the correct uniform for these club championship matches.

Our AGM was held on 21 July with very good attendance. Thank you for your interest in how our club is run. Many thanks to all the members who have volunteered to run our committees. Sue Addison on Selection, with her committee of Denise Owen, Ann Baron, Judy Mitchell and Tosh Czinege. Loyce Davis on Match with her committee of Betty-Ann Cleveland, Diana Noel, Sue Buchanan and Robyn O’Brien.

It is very pleasing that two of our newer members, Caroline Duhigg and Robyn Novakovic are joining the committee and many thanks to Glenda Weerden, Lyn Adam and Betty-Anne Cleveland for their continued hard work running the MWBC. Thank you to Julie Hayden for her informative speech on our District – North Shore District Women’s Bowling Club.

I am happy to accept the position of President of the Mosman Women’s Bowling Club – I am taking over when the club is in such a strong position. This is due to the efforts of

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he club has been very busy since the last newsletter. Firstly we celebrated Norma Field’s 90th birthday with a lunch before bowls on Wednesday 4 July. 27 members attended this event. For the newer members, Norma Field was an institution at Mosman Bowling Club – her scones were legendary. She retired five years ago after many years service.

Next the Alex MacPherson carnival. Harry Evans and his team organised a very successful event. Many of the women entered and although the competition is very tough it is an enjoyable day. I played against a Grade 2 skip – quite an overwhelming challenge. Many thanks for the volunteers who helped with the toasties and lunch.

As Jenny mentioned in the last newsletter we hosted the District Triples on Monday 16th July. Mosman entered five teams which is great – the team of Judy Moyes, Trish Tamaoki and Betty-Ann Cleveland made it through to the quarter finals. Well done girls! I am very pleased to see that more members are entering the District competitions. Obviously you play against the best players but it is very good experience and it gives Mosman Women's Bowling Club

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the current and past committee and the strong leadership of Jenny Hole. My objective as president is to maintain the friendly spirit, membership and bowling standard - entering District competitions and

carnivals. So keep putting your names down for these events – the details are on the board in our locker room.

From the MWBC President . . . continued from page 5

Adults $55 ~ Seniors/Concession/Group rate $45

Learn the history of the islands of the Hawkesbury – Lion Island, Dangar Island, Spectacle Island, Long Island, Peat Island, Milson Island, and

Bar Island. Cruise past the water-access-only settlements of the Lower

Hawkesbury, and see the wreck of the HMAS Parramatta, Australia's first

warship, and find out how it ended up on the Hawkesbury River lying at

the foot of spectacular sandstone cliffs.

It includes morning tea on arrival, and a great fish'n'chip lunch served on board.

Departing from Brooklyn Public Wharf, this cruise covers the lower end

of the Hawkesbury River.

Sign up on the sheet in the clubhouse. All welcome.

Seven Islands of the

Lower Hawkesbury

Cruise

the Office be replaced with a reinforced glass door.

The operation of the duress system in the clubhouse and office will be reviewed to ensure maximum effectiveness and response.

With the proposed introduction by the North Shore District of WBNSW of a new weekday twilight women's competition, the reconnection of existing spotlights to our green will be investigated.

Agreed to purchase a Junior Jack Attack kit from Bowls Australia to enable us to consider junior bowling.

It was agreed that our Club would assist our landlord, Mosman Council, by accommodating a number of their Mosman Senior Centre activities while the Community Centre undergoes renovation through the last quarter of this year. The mainly morning activities will now commence in late August and run through to early December,. They will not interfere with any MBC events.

Shelving inside the coolroom for beer and wine cartons was approved and will be installed imminently.

A proposal from Jenanne McAdam for an annual "Peter McAdam Volunteer of the Year" was considered and agreed. The inaugural Award will be made at the Presentation Day luncheon.

There was further discussion on the proposed unification of our Club, and agreed that while the MBC Constitutional Review should remain in place, work should not be furthered until there is a general agreement between the Royal Bowling Association and Women's Bowls NSW on the matter.

Due to the deteriorating condition of the aged carpet in the Administration Office, it was agreed this should be replaced imminently. For security reasons it was also agreed the door to

14 Jacqui Bajtala

21 Di Gould

29 Robin Bower

30 Ann Barron Gwen Gleichman

31 Pat Troy

At the June BoardAt the June Board MeetingMeeting

3 Bronwyn Fitzpatrick

4 Sue Addison

7 Tom Walker

8 Harry Trueman

13 Rodger Austin

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of

MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB

will be held in the Clubhouse on

Sunday, 9th September at 10.30 am

If you wish to stand for a position on the Board, nomination forms can be found on the shelf near the

kitchen.

Nominations should be proposed and seconded by two ordinary members of the Club, and handed to the

Secretary (or Office Manager in her absence) by Tuesday, 7th August.

The Board looks forward to seeing as many members as possible at the meeting to consider the

reports of the board members and the annual financial statments, and enjoying a complimentary

beverage with everyone after the meeting.

Our Annual Carnival was played

over 2 days of perfect weather

last month. Both days

attracted the capacity 28

teams who played on excellent

greens - the un-renovated

School Green provided a

good contrast to the main

green, and full marks to our

greenskeepers for turning

both greens out so well.

Winners were a North

Sydney team on the

M o n d a y , a n d a

B a l g o w l a h t e a m

narrowly won the Friday

competition by just 1

shot over George Fotis'

Mosman team.

Both days went like

clockwork, and the luncheons prepared by Fran and

Jennifer received many compliments - particularly your

home-made shepherd's pie, Jennifer!

Of course our Carnival would not be the success it was

without the contribution of so many Club volunteers, and

particular we thank Carnival Convenor Harry Evans and

Event Director Jenny Hole. It was another superb team

effort!!

Balgowlah Winners

North Sydney Winners

Friday Runners-up

Racing nut Harry Evans compiled this very humorous

form guide for our Grade 6 Pennants Team who

fought out the Final last month. Well done

Harry...........

Stablemates, I have been fortunate to obtain a copy of next Sunday's Form Guide from the SMH Form Analysts. DALE—English import whose form has been improving this season. Like this

track. Expected to lead and give a bold showing. Winning chance.

CANDY—Always worth backing in any event. Lead up form is good. Definite

winning chance on last start performance.

MITCHELL—Kiwi import who is proven on this track. Good form lines. Goes well

in all conditions. Winning chance.

ROCK—Queenslander who loves it here. Returning from a short spell. Won one of

two here last year. With any luck will win this year.

FIELDEN—Gave his all when here last year. Another who has a liking for this

track and will lead again. Hard to run down over this trip.

BALNAVES—Oldest starter in the line up. Experienced campaigner who will relish

the chance to show his capabilities again. Another win in him.

KERWOOD—Victorian who has been here for some time and showed liking for

this course last year. In winning form and will go on with it here.

EVANS—Two from two here last year and expected to go well again this time.

Handles all conditions. Should win again.

WARD-HARVEY— Up in grade this year. Goes well in the lead. Shown good form

and always a chance in any event. Should be in the winners stall.

RUSSELL—Another NZer. Youngest in the field. Has stout breeding being related

to a NZ Champion. Good form this year. Will win again.

FOTIS—Knows what is needed to win after experience in this event last year.

Another with a great winning chance.

SPEAR—UK bred. Has been a reliable performer in higher grade events. Has

gone very well in recent starts. Undeniable winning chance.

LANGE—Reserve who will get a run later in the day. Prefers to lead or be second

and has good credentials for this. Another win ahead.

LINDSAY—Late scratching!

Bloody amazing. Everybody is a winner. What good judges those analysts are!!

Our bowling tours have

gathered momentum each year, and 2018 should be no

different with an exciting and accessible destination in Port Macquarie on offer.

Due to our crowded calendar this year, we are going provincial! Our

Tour will be over the last weekend in November when we will be hosted by

2 leading Port Macquarie

Bowls Clubs, with friendly tournaments played on

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November.

Port Macquarie is very accessible by road, air and

rail, and accommodation is being arranged at the well-located and affordable 4-star Rydges hotel.

To assist with finalising a r r a ng e me n t s w e nee d

expressions of interest please. Add your name(s) to the list on

the Club noticeboard as soon as possible .

Stephen Lewis Self-appointed Tour

Manager!

Lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach

Breakwall, Port Macquarie

Port City Bowling Club

Lake Cathie

COMPETITIONS 2018

MIXED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 2

R Dale, B Roelofsen 20 d K Balnaves, R Balnaves 19

D Noel, H Evans 21 d P Ward-Harvey, J Kehoe 15

K Siva, J Siva 20 d C Wilson, J Troy 11

A Carpenter, P Carpenter 21 d J Hole, J Hole 20

B Anderson, P Smith 25 d B-A Cleveland, G Lindsay 12

L Adam, I Fielden 22 d E Legg, R Hassall 13

P Troy, G Fotis T Czinge, M Munday (withdrew)

D Owen, S Lewis 21 d T Tamaoki, B Atkins 20

Round 3

B Anderson, P Smith 31 d L Adam, I Fielden 16

D Owen, S Lewis 29 d P Troy, G Fotis 11

D Noel, H Evans 24 d R Dale, B Roelofsen 16

K Siva, J Siva 25 d A Carpenter, P Carpenter 15

Semi Final

D Owen, S Lewis 35 d B Anderson, P Smith 19

D Noel, H Evans 18 d K Siva, J Siva 15

Final

D Owen, S Lewis 18 d D Noel, H Evans 17

PRESIDENT'S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 3

S Addison 25 d M Patel 20

S Denham 25 d B Atkins 15

D Owen 25 d G Fotis 8

J Hayden 25 d BA Cleveland 19

C Wilson d M Russell

J Candy d J L Hole

J Hole 25 d B Spear 23

B Kerwood 25 d L Davis 12

Round 4

S Denham 25 d S Addison 4

C Wilson d J Candy

J Hole 25 d B Kerwood 15

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JJRR JJACKACK AATTACKTTACK KKITIT Bowls Australia have an exciting participation product called Jr. Jack Attack, aimed at bringing the sport of bowls to kids around the nation.

Jr. Jack Attack initiative comes in the form of a kit that includes a carry bag, 32 light-weight rubber bowls, eight jacks, 50 cones, a target score mat, eight stepping mats, activity cards.

The Jr. Jack Attack kit is designed primarily for primary school age children, aged between seven and fourteen.

Will be christened at the Open Day on Sunday 12 August 2018!

Please take a look at the kit and BRING your grandchildren to the club

and introduce them to bowls!!!!

"Jenny and I used Mosman Travel for our trip to Oman and Jordan. The guides they

selected were excellent and we really recommend out of the way Oman as a

destination for anyone who likes to get a bit off the beaten track. The scenery is great

to see and the culture is unique.

Testimonial

by Jeff Hole

player to “put your bowl to my

foot”.

If you do this some players may

want you to leave your foot there

until they bowl and others will

want you to move back behind

the head. Take care to do what

the player requests.

Another positive may be to ask

for a bowl say a metre behind the

head or perhaps to use a

particular bowl as the jack or as a

means of getting into the head.

Thoughtful positive requests

provide the player with something

to concentrate on rather than

giving him the impression that

you do not rate his capability.

If you want a running shot and a

player is relatively inexperienced,

it is useful to specify where you

want the bowl to end up behind

the head or indicate the preferred

line to take. Again be specific

about the amount of extra weight

needed.

If a player delivers a poor bowl,

an encouraging comment such as

“You have another bowl” (if they

do of course) or “You can see

your line now” is a far better way

to help your team than to call out

“short” or “narrow”.

TTHEHE SSKIPSKIPS BBEHAVIOUREHAVIOUR

The Skip is the team leader and

the way he or she behaves during

a game can have a profound effect

on other players in the team. A

critical comment may turn off

teammates and reduce their

collective effectiveness.

These are a few points skips

should consider:

Firstly and most importantly it is

better to be encouraging than

critical. No-one delivers a bad bowl

deliberately. So calling down the

green to criticise or complain about

a bowl should be avoided.

If a player is consistently short or

narrow a positive comment such

as “see if you can put your bowl a

metre behind the jack” or “that is

the wide side so try a little more

grass” can be helpful. Advice to

the player as you pass on the rink

can also be beneficial and is often

necessary providing it is a positive

and private comment designed to

boost the player’s confidence or to

correct a consistent fault.

It is unhelpful to shout down the

green “don’t be short” prior to a

player’s delivery. You are likely to

get an overweight bowl or a

nervous attempt. An alternative is

to place your foot where you want

the bowl to finish and ask the

Watch your sense of humour.

Some skips think an amusing

comment can provide light

relief. It can for most players

particularly if they know you

well, but skips should be careful

of their target because not all

players will react in the same

way.

Watch your body language. If

things are going badly avoid

showing disappointment or

frustration by the way you

react. And criticising your player

to the opposing skip just gives

him more confidence.

Some skips tend to give too

much advice. Sometimes saying

nothing is best. There are others

who give too little help or look

down and mumble into the

head. So if instructions are

needed, make them very clear

and be sure they are

understood. If there is confusion

invite the bowler to the head for

clarification.

And don’t forget to show

appreciation when a good bowl

arrives.

These points are particularly

important when you have a new

bowler or a new member in

your team during a social

match. Most newcomers are

already nervous about the way

they may fit in with a new

group of people, and many do

not take kindly to critical

comment. We have lost players

to our club as a result of the

behaviour of some of our skips.

The Lawn Bowler's Manual

Your Club has acquired a number of this new

publication authored by renowned Australian

bowls coach, Len Hyde. "No matter how well

you are playing there is always room for

improvement. Consistency can be better, as can

decision making.....".

The Manual covers all skill aspects of bowls as well as the importance of

motivation, communication and the subconscious mind.

Copies are available from The Bar at $20 each. Len will be donating all profits from

the sale of the Manual to prostate cancer research.

MOSMAN BOWLING CLUB

Bowls: 9969 4211 Email: mosmanbowlingclub@bigpond.com