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Jo Edwards Cements Her Place in the Bowls Hall of Legendz 4
Clare McCaul Wins the World Junior Cup 2011 5
NZCT National Club Championships
Singles and Pairs 7Triples and Fours 9
New Zealand Outclass Australia at the Junior Trans Tasman 11-12
Top Teenage Talent Competes at Kittyhawks 13
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The Success of Team SLAM 17
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Future Leaders Programme 21-23
Grant’s Corner to Corner National Champion Crowned! 25
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Welcome to the June issue of UPSHOT, the official e-Magazine for Bowls NZ.
It is that time of year when clubs and centres come together
to celebrate their local successes for the season, recognising the
effort and hard work of so many players and volunteers. Thank
you to all volunteers who put countless hours into our sport and
congratulations to all award recipients. Be sure to send through
your award nominations for the Bowls NZ National Awards by
July 8.
This issue celebrates the fantastic performance of Black
Jacks Jo Edwards & Clare McCaul, winners of the World Cup,
and World Junior Cup respectively. I must make particular
mention of Jo’s outstanding hat-trick achievement. Having
won the World Cup in 3 consecutive years is no small feat!
We also acknowledge the performance of our Under 25 team
who won the Junior Trans Tasman test series, all the winners at
the NZCT National Club championships, and Mandy Boyd and
Sheldon Bagrie-Howley winners of the Kittyhawks National U20
Singles. Congratulations also to Chris Le Lievre (Onehunga Bowling Club) on being
the youngest ever recipient of the Bowls NZ Gold Star.
Our bowling friends in Canterbury are facing tough times with many clubs
uncertain about whether they will be able to reopen for the new playing season.
They need our help. With that in mind we have launched the CAPS for CANTEBURY
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assist our bowling clubs in getting back on their feet.
As we wind down the playing calendar for winter, annual general meetings will
commence and club executives will begin their planning for the new season. We
recognise that our clubs and centres are facing tough economic times. The impact of
the Christchurch earthquakes, a diminishing grants pool and increasing compliance
costs are all having an adverse affect. In spite of both this, and a 4.5% increase in the
Consumer Price Index for the year ended 31 March, I am pleased to announce that
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Chris Le Lievre is the youngest bowler
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CEMENTS HER PLACE IN THE BOWLS HALL OF LEGENDZ WITH A THIRD STRAIGHT
WORLD CUP TITLEJo Edwards has shown once again why she is the top ranked female bowler in the world, after cinching a record three consecutive World Cup titles.
Jo Edwards’s World Cup got off to a slow start after sitting out on the first day with two byes after Brunei withdrew from the tournament. But after a loss to Alison Merrien Jo picked up her game and managed to finish second in her group.
Fellow Black Jack Val Smith also finished second in her qualifying group, but the playoffs pitted friend against friend when they played each other in the ultimate showdown between best friends and top bowlers. In the end it was Jo Edwards that took the top spot (10-1, 7-5), with Edwards and Smith commenting that they were disappointed that they had to play each other so early, rather than in the final. Edwards then went on to play Malaysia’s wonder child Emma Firyana Sarojids in the semi finals, winning 9-4, 9-4.
In the final Edwards met with world number three, Guernsey’s Alison Merrien. It was a tense game that saw Edwards pull ahead of Merrien early in the first set, and then close out the challenger on the back of some superb play. Starting the second set on the back foot, the world number one was down 5-0 to Guernsey. But her patience and skill combined to bring the Black Jack back from the edge, and back onto the winning podium for a stunning third World Cup title with the final score 9-4, 7-7. David Allen of Bowls Victoria comments “It was a spectacular match - Jo drew three shots on the final end of the second set to clinch a tie and give her an unprecedented third world crown.”
“We both played really well in the first set, and then I was down 5-0 in the second,” Edwards says wearily, having
just left the green. “But I just showed a bit of patience and strung a couple of ends together. I’m absolutely rapt with the result, it’s awesome.
“The first time was really cool, the second time it was great to back it up, but a third time is unbelievable!”
Add this world-class title to the two National Open Championships the Cantabrian won early this year (Pairs with Val Smith and Singles), plus the recent Trans-Tasman victory, and it has certainly been a great year for Edwards.
“I’ve had a few good results over the ten years that I’ve played for New Zealand, but it has been a great year,” Edwards says.
So what’s next? Having been away from home for seven weeks, the World Cup triple-champion is looking forward to “getting back to a bit of normality.”
In the men’s Shannon McIlroy enjoyed a good run in the qualifiers, finishing third in his group after 8 wins. In the playoffs he drew Guernsey’s bowling star Ian Merrien, and unfortunately could not hold out against the experienced bowler losing 3-9, 4-5.
Edwards with Guernsey’s Alison Merrien, Malaysia’s Emma Firyana Sarojids, and Scotland’s Claire Johnston.
Jo Edwards lifts the World Cup Trophy for the Third Time.
JO EDWARDS
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WINS THE WOMEN’S
WORLD JUNIOR CUP
2011The Black Jacks have a new champion in their ranks. Clare McCaul has continued on from her recent Trans Tasman success to earn World Junior Cup stripes at this year’s tournament. Rolling out class bowler Nur Fidrah Noh (Malaysia) in her final match, McCaul took advantage of her much-anticipated showdown with Noh to prove herself on international greens for the second time in less than a month. McCaul won 4-7, 11-8, 4-1, over Malaysia to win the World Junior Cup 2011 Women’s title.
Clare credits her preparation and planning for the event as being an important part of her win.
“Since I knew I was coming here I made sure I didn’t overplay at home because I wanted to peak around this time,” she said.
“It was mainly being selective of what I was playing in. I knew how many days straight we had to play would put a big dent in me, eventually you do get tired. If you are able to not play too much before coming you are keen and ready to go.”
And once the competition was finished Clare had a few days to relax and enjoy watching her compatriots in the senior play offs.
“It’s a fantastic event and there are a great bunch of people here,” reports Clare McCaul from lively Warilla. Now enjoying
the leisurely side of the town, McCaul speaks highly of the beach; but says the best place to be is the bowling green.
“We’re playing a lot of pool and walking on the beach. There are lots of people from all over the world here, so it’s great to meet them,” the recently crowned champion says. However, Saturday’s final match versus Malaysia found a very different young bowler on the greens.
“It was a very scary last game. I got annihilated in the first set, and was down 6-1 in the second set. But then I got a three and I was getting threes left right and centre,” she says, laughing. Initially struggling with the weight, she found it and was “nailing straight ends.” after that.
“I was doing well with shorter ends, and she loosened up her game so I was able to pick it up from there. It’s by far the best title I’ve ever won.”
In the Men’s Junior World Cup Andrew Kelly didn’t manage to find his form, finishing fourth in his group to miss out on a spot in the playoffs.
Pictured middle right: Clare at the NZ Open with Amy Brenton and Gemma Collett.
Pictured right: Clare McCaul with Malaysia’s Nur Fidrah Noh and Phillipines’ Ainie Knight.
CLARE McCAUL
Clare in her Wellington shirt at the National Intercentre Championships.
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singlesAn eight-point lead on differential:
that’s all that divided the winning bowlers in the Men’s and Women’s Singles events from their closest rivals at the NZ Community Trust National Club Championships. But it was more than enough of a lead to give Wynette McLachlan (Clinton, South Otago) and Black Jack Shannon McIlroy (Stoke, Nelson) the titles.
Looking very pleased that she had made the grade, a humble McLachlan gave credit to the people she had played, before admitting that her freshly-won title was “the cream of it. I’m very pleased I made it. The competition was very good. Every player has won their Centre and region, so you know they’re all of a good standard to get here. I only scraped through in two games,” McLachlan says humbly. One of those games, however, was against Black Jack and Commonwealth Games medalist Jan Khan (21-17, Beckenham, Canterbury); not an easy player to beat by anyone’s standards.
Shannon McIlroy was the favoured ‘top dog’ in the Men’s field, but his perfect record was taken from him by young buck Greg Ruaporo (Blockhouse Bay, Auckland) in a final round coup that gave Ruaporo second place (21-15). McIlroy still took the title and came away with a little more confidence for his senior debut at the World Cup in Australia.
“This [win] certainly will give me a little bit of confidence,” says McIlroy, “I know [the World Cup] is Indoor, but if you get a few wins under your belt you start to build momentum going into other events. I’m very excited about it.”
PairsLuck and compatibility was the secret
behind the Pairs winners’ victories.“We just started playing together this
year, in the last few months. But we get on really well,” says Tauranga South skip Mary Campbell. “Being compatible really makes a difference. It’s all about compatibility.” Partner Robyn Davis agrees, mentioning that it’s the biggest tournament she has ever won.
“I’ve now got a Centre title, and a national title today as well. I’m very lucky to be playing with Mary, really,” says Davis, beaming.
Brushing off the compliment, Campbell turns to their massive margin win over Victoria (22 points) to illustrate how the Pairs came to be light years ahead of the nearest competitor, United (Nelson), at the end of the event – 2 game points and a differential of 54 points.
The Heretaunga Men’s Pairs cut a finer thread between themselves and the runners up from Riverton (Southland). Sixteen differential points divided the two, and the Hawkes Bay team even had a loss to Ross Stewart’s duo in the second round. But a serious defeat for Riverton, at the hands of Birkenhead, set the challengers back and a good win over Manurewa Cosmopolitan in the fourth round pushed Glassey and Selby over the finish line.
“We’ve been playing together, off and on, for five or six years,” explains skipper Murray Glassey, “but this is the first event at this level that we’ve played as a Pairs. It’s about luck, bowls is all about luck.” Selby agrees, but is still overjoyed with the result: “I’ve been playing the game for 26 or 27 years, so to finally get something like this is huge.”
Mary Campbell and Robyn Davis.
Murray Glassey and Paul ‘Kumara’ Selby.
Shannon McIlroy.
Greg Ruaporo laughs during his showdown with Shannon McIlroy.
Helen King (runner up) with Wynette McLachlan.
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TriplesIn the Men’s, the final result of the
Triples Championships couldn’t have been any closer. Both Richard Collett’s Stoke (Nelson) team and Danny Delany’s Onehunga (Auckland) team won four of five games, had earned the same amount of game points and had the same net total of shots. But a final tally of the total shots rolled against the teams, favoured former national Triples champions (2008) Onehunga.
“You can’t really get much closer than that,” admits lead Tom Delany; skip Danny Delany and second Chris Le Lievre agree with Tom’s assessment. For Le Lievre, however, the win had even more importance. It was the 26-year-old NZ representative’s fifth national title, and the title that has earned him the coveted Gold Star; making him the youngest bowler to ever earn the award.
Despite Le Lievre’s hesitancy in being placed side-by-side with those bowling greats that hold Gold Stars of their own - players like Sharon Sims, Phil Skoglund and Andrew Curtain – he says he is “on Cloud Nine,” and considers it something special to emulate those great NZ bowlers that “we still look up to, and will do for a long time.”
The Women’s competition was less fraught for the winners from local team, Johnsonville (Wellington). Skip Lui Hare was a commanding presence on the rinks, and was backed up by solid bowlers Kaaren Guilford and Hilda Abraham, as they played a crucial final round against the runners up from Sue Hodges’ Outram (Dunedin) winning 25-17.
FoursJan Jones’ Manurewa Cosmopolitan
(Counties-Manukau) women arrived with a serious competitive glint in their eyes. And after winning every match they played, it was impossible for the runners up from Paritutu (Taranaki) to catch them – even with the final round of play being cancelled due to heavy rain saturating the greens. A win by 17 points would have been the only way to trump Jones (skip), Meg Pennell, Jan Montgomery and Lois Myles.
“We pretty much had it in the bag. And with our differential, it would be hard to lose it,” Jones says. “It’s fantastic to go through winning every game, and it’s nice to be confident about how you play.”
Confidence was a requirement out on the sodden greens, as the bowlers initially kept bowling in the face of severely inclement weather. But when a lake began to form on the green, enough was enough and play was halted.
This created what could be construed as an advantage for winning Men’s team Geraldine (South Canterbury). Facing a final round showdown with runners up Karoro (West Coast), and just ahead with an eight-point differential lead, it could have gone another way for skip Steve Jones, Daniel Rooney, Ricky Ross and Dennis Johnston.
With a chuckle, Steve Jones to admits that they had been looking forward to playing Karoro in the final round, but “didn’t mind the rain coming down to end the round. You take what you can get.
“This is the first national title for the Men’s at our club and about time too. I’m absolutely stoked and want to pay tribute to my team who played great both days.”
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Geraldine – Steve Jones, Daniel Rooney, Ricky Ross and Dennis Johnston.
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singlesIn summing up the team’s superb
efforts, Scott reserves a special place for youthful international veterans, Andrew Kelly and Clare McCaul: “They are solid rocks to have in the team. They’ve been in the team for three years and they have a lot of experience to draw on. And the other players look up to them.”
Clare McCaul beat 2010 Junior World Cup winner Sam Shannahan in two of three games. On the first day McCaul clawed her way back from a huge deficit to eventually win against the Aussie bowls star, 21-20, and then went to outroll
Shannahan by a massive 21-7 in the final test.
Andrew Kelly’s victory in the final test was a particularly big boon to the Men’s side, as they needed the win to propel them into the winning place. It didn’t go smoothly, though. Kelly dropped four late in the match to draw up at 19 with Mat Pietersen. Then, taking a run at the jack, the Cantabrian bowler put the jack in the ditch to pick up two more points and secure the match.
Women’s Singles: 21-20, 17-21, 21-7; Men’s Singles: 21-15, 13-21, 21-19.
Making history for the second year in a row at the Junior Trans Tasman Test Series, NZ outclassed, out-rolled and generally outplayed a highly competitive Australian side for the Men’s Under-25 trophy – an honour that Australia has never before relinquished.
But the young bowling stars didn’t stop there. New Zealand’s Under-25 Women’s team also came away with the trophy, and helped to earn our team the overall Under-25 Junior Trans Tasman silverware as well. The Under-18 team were unable to relive last year’s glory, but displayed equal brilliance on the greens in the face of some very stiff competition.
“It’s an absolutely fantastic result,” says Bowls NZ Selector and Coach Terry Scott with enthusiasm, “we’ve never won the Men’s trophy before, and I think it helped that they had a huge amount of support within the team. [The team] just gelled well together, and they’re a pretty happy bunch.”
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NEW ZEALAND OUTCLASS AUSTRALIA AT THE JUNIOR TRANS TASMAN
PairsClare McCaul and Amy Brenton
outclassed the Australian pairs, defeating them resoundingly in every match. Despite a reshuffle of the Australian line-up in the third test, a loss could not be avoided, with Amy Brenton and Clare McCaul outgunning Sarah Boddington and Bec Quail 22-11.
The Men’s pairs were just as successful, with three wins from three. Nathan Glasson and Andrew Kelly combined well to help bring home the men’s U25 trophy, snatching victory from the Australian combination of Rob Wild and Ben Twist.
Women’s Pairs: 19-14, 24-11, 22-11; Men’s Pairs: 23-17, 15-14, 17-9.
TriplesMade up of the Boyd sisters – Mandy
and Angela – and Gemma Collett, the Triples came away with a convincing win that impressed many in the first test. One up on the Australians, the women had just two ends to go before they managed to snatch four from their rivals and finish the last end with a very respectable 19-12 victory. The team dropped the second match 15-20, before proving too good for Morgan Solman-Stewart, Carla Odgers and Sam Shannahan on the final day. “They were fantastic,” reports National Assistant Coach Terry Scott, “and there were some solid wins”.
The men’s triples team – Scott Cottrell, Mark Watt and Chris Le Lievre started on a low note, losing to Australia in a closely fought battle. The team picked up the pace on the second day, securing a 16-13 win and a win for New Zealand in the second test in a game that Terry Scott described as “classic”.
Women’s Triples: 19-12, 15-20, 19-8; Men’s Triples: 11-15; 16-13, 14-14.
FoursThe women’s fours (the Boyd sisters,
Collett and Brenton) struggled to find their form, unfortunately going down to
Australia in every test. The men’s fours team (Cottrell,
Glasson, Watt and Le Lievre) struggled on the first day before coming back to win a close match 16-15 on the second day. “The guys were on form and really upped the intensity today,” National Assistant Coach Terry Scott commented after the win. “They took a different approach to yesterday and were reaching through the head more. There was a lot more communication today, and it was a very good win this morning in the Fours.” The team went on to seal victory with a convincing 20-10 win on the final day.
Women’s Fours: 9-20, 18-25, 13-21; Men’s Fours: 9-27, 16-15, 20-10.
Under 18 TeamFor the Under-18 side, the results
were less glamorous. But the women (Lanah Craik and Brittany Tyson), in particular, gained plenty of experience and “improved significantly” during their introduction to international play.
“The girls were quite new,” explains Scott, “but they developed a lot during the series, and they improved quickly. [In the Boys], Ryan Khan’s win on the final day was excellent - it was a highlight. Ryan won his Singles game 21-17 against Scott de Jongh.”
Despite the success, the Under-18 team lost the test series 3-0 to a skilful Australian side; giving the coaches something to work on for next year. “We’re always striving to improve, and we can’t just sit back. We have to step it up again next time, but we have a good solid base to work with,” Scott says.
Women’s Singles (Brittany Tyson): 16-21, 19-21, 11-21; Women’s Singles (Lanah Craik): 2-21, 15-21, 12-21; Men’s Singles (Ryan Khan): 14-21, 16-21, 21-17; Men’s Singles (Monte Pawa): 21-14, 21-13, 5-21; Women’s Pairs: 3-35, 13-19, 11-26; Men’s Pairs: 12-16, 18-19, 18-19.
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COMPETES AT KITTYHAWKS
As New Zealand’s premier under-20 event, the Kittyhawks annual event is a showcase for the young and the brilliant. It is also the pool of talent from which New Zealand’s younger representatives are often plucked; and this year’s talent pool was even deeper than in previous years with the standard of play being truly remarkable amongst even the youngest players on the greens.
Winner of the oversized championship trophy in the Men’s section, Bagrie-Howley is just 16-years-old. But with five years of experience, and a fair amount of natural ability, the Gore teenager was in searing form against bowlers like Monte Pawa (Far North) – who he defeated in the quarterfinal, 8-6, 6-11, 5-1. Meeting Robbie Reed (Canterbury) in the final, the riveting match was one of the best of the tournament. Ending in a 10-9, 10-8 win for the Southland bowler, it was a fantastic display of skill and ability, with both young men in top form.
However, the younger bowler is amazed at what he has achieved. “I’m surprised I made here at all. I didn’t think I would get this far. The level of competition here is really high, and I was pretty nervous playing Monte Pawa in the quarterfinal. But I’m rapt that I won. It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever won, but I’m hoping to play for New Zealand next.”
Already an NZ representative, Mandy Boyd is no stranger to such high levels of competition. Nonetheless, it has been a particularly great year of bowls for the Wellington university student. She began 2011 with a national title in the Fours at the Hyundai National Open Championships, travelled offshore to take an international title in Adelaide at the U25
Trans Tasman Test Series, and returned home to successfully defend another NZ title at the Kittyhawks tournament. And being Boyd’s final year in the event, there is no better way to go out then with your crown intact.
“It’s a really great way to end the season. It’s great tournament, and I’ve been here four times. I’m going to miss it,” says the talented bowler.
“This tournament’s been really good. Every game I’ve played has been so close. Every game has been really tough,” she says. In particular, her semifinal game against young and unbeaten Cantabrian star Tayla Bruce - earning a straight sets victory over the 16-year-old (11-7, 10-10), Boyd admits that it was no sure thing.
“She played really well and it was a great game. I won the first set and drew the second one, but it could have gone either way.”
“The final was special, though, because I played my good friend Jacqui [Whitburn]. It’s been one of our dreams to play each other like this, and she played a great game.” Boyd won another straight sets victory in the final, 11-6, 10-5, to earn the top placing and take a big step closer to selection for the NZ team (senior) - a dream she wants to see fulfilled.
In the Women’s Plate competition, it was Kelly Brenton (Nelson) that took the silverware from local bowler Robertalyn Bristowe (Counties-Manukau), 13-7, 9-7, while Wellingtonian Tim Toomey used the power of his straight-shooting drive and the finesse of his drawing game to roll out another Counties-Manukau bowler, Bevan Beckham, in a seemingly relaxed match that went his way in straight sets, 11-8, 10-6.
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Tim Toomey, Sheldon Bagrie-Howley, Mandy Boyd, and Kelly Brenton
By Crispin AnderliniSurrounded by the rolling green of Lloyd Ellsmore’s
Park in Pakuranga, the young athletes competing in the Kittyhawks National Under 20 Singles tournament were free to cheer, shout and live it up - but the elite teenaged bowlers were there for business; and it was Sheldon Bagrie-Howley (Southland) and Mandy Boyd (Wellington) that proved to have the right skills for the job.
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Norm Ainsworth and Vera Camplin, two members of Browns Bay Bowling Club, recently celebrated their wedding in true bowler style – holding both the ceremony and the reception at their beloved club with the entire membership in attendance. The members of the club organised for the couple to travel to the ceremony in a 1958 Rolls Royce.
WANGANUI BOWLING CLUB’S CHAMPIONSGraeme and Carol Morpeth have achieved something unique – they have both won
National Divison 1 Interclub Championships. Graeme Morpeth was a member of the 1999 Wanganui Bowling Club’s National Interclub Men’s Division 1 Championship winning team, while his wife Carol Morpeth was a member of the 2011 Wanganui Bowling Club’s National Interclub Women’s Division 1 Championship winning team.
CROMWELL BOWLING CLUB CENTENARYLabour Weekend 2011 - October 22-23-24. Register Now at:Centennial135 Waenga DriveCromwell 9310
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2010-2011
IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING!
Contact your Community Development Officer for information on how to make it happen
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REALLY BECOME MORE LIBERAL?
HAvE vIEWS ONWOMEN’S ATTIRE
By Amy WilliamsNew Zealand is a country that
prides itself on being progressive – particularly when it comes to women’s rights. In 1893 New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote, after decades of campaigning. But those rights did not lead to an immediate change in public opinion, and the sport of bowls showed that ‘traditional’ views of women were maintained for a long time after women’s rights became popular.
In 1966 bowlers in Hong Kong showed how well ahead of the game they were, by dressing in short dresses and shorts – still in the traditional white but infinitely more suited to the temperatures and conditions faced when rolling up.
In 1993 the New Zealand Women’s Bowling Association Laws of the Game showed the restrictions that women were placed under when it came to choosing their bowls attire. The length of dresses
was specified, petticoats had to be worn, and even the size of the hole for your arm was regimented. And this was a set of laws released exactly 100 years after women in New Zealand won the right to vote – so what had happened to restrict women’s choice of dress in a country known for its progressive and feminist views?
Even today young bowlers are often persecuted for their dress when they walk into a club, because they do not dress in traditional whites, or because they choose to wear a hat indoors. The domestic regulations of the sport currently specify that clubs can set their own rules for dress during club tournaments, which has meant that clubs that are run by bowlers with more traditional views on appropriate attire have set regulations that make it impossible to bring casual or youth bowlers into their club. In a time where traditional club membership is rapidly declining, it is casual and youth bowlers that need to be attracted to save our sport.
Bowlers in Hong Kong in 1966, showing a more liberal view on what is appropriate dress for bowls.
New Zealand Women’s Bowling Association Laws of the Game, September 1993.
The Mates in Bowls dress code – T-shirts, shorts and jandals.
Bright Pink Shirts – Glamour Clothing?
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Team SLAM made history at the 2010-2011 Hyundai National Open Championships, with Mandy Boyd taking her place as New Zealand’s youngest ever national title winner. But it was the contribution from all the team members – Sue Burnand, Leanne Curry, Angela Boyd, and Mandy Boyd, that made the team such a formidable quartet. The team was truly a representation of the power and uniqueness of the sport of bowls – a sport where people of all ages and demographics can play and win together.
Sue Burnand, who skipped the victorious team, is a very talented sports person who has amassed over 100 medals in a variety of sports including golf, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls. Sue is a distinguished indoor bowls player – she has won the NZ Indoor Champion of Champion Singles in 2006, Indoor National Singles in 2009 and has represented NZ in indoor bowls in both singles and pairs against Australia, winning six team trophies. Sue has been a Waikato outdoor bowls representative, won the Triples at the National Club Championships in 2008 with Leanne and Dot Curry, has a centre Gold Star, as well as having won a number of club titles. Sue is known as a game breaker, and as a highly experienced and talented skip.
Leanne Curry was the lead for team SLAM – and after just 7 years in bowls she has won four national titles, 5 centre open titles, 3 centre junior titles, and 14 club titles. Leanne was recently named in the Black Jacks Squad for 2011, after three years in the Northern Talent Development Squad. Leanne was selected in the
Waikato Junior Representative Squad in her 1st year of bowls, moved into the Development Squad in her 3rd year and the Open Squad in her 6th year. She was a part of the Waikato team that won the Intercentre Championships 2010 and 2011 and skipped the Inaugural $20,000 All Teams Onehunga International Invitation Triples winning team.
Leanne is recognised as a specialist lead but plays equally well in any position - she has a Centre Pairs title she won as a skip. Leanne puts a huge amount of effort into her training and reporting, and is player to emulate – she has shown that she is a player with all the attributes required to become a consistent champion of the future.
Angela Boyd started playing bowls during her secondary school years. She won the National Secondary Schools Singles Championships in 2001, and has been a member of the Bowls New Zealand Talent Development Programme for the last 3 years. Angela is a member of the Hawkes Bay centre team, has won several club titles, and recently showed her skill on the green at the Junior Trans Tasman – where she was part of the winning U25 team.
The team was rounded out by Mandy Boyd, the youngest ever national title winner. Mandy followed in her sister’s footsteps, starting bowls in secondary school. After winning the National Secondary Schools Singles in 2008 and 2009, Mandy then went on to win the Kittyhawks two years running and has been named in the 2011 Black Jacks squad.
Pictured below: Team SLAM.
Angela Boyd at the Junior Trans Tasman.
Leanne Curry in action for Waikato at the National Intercentre Championships.
Sue Burnand.
OF TEAM SLAMTHE SUCCESS
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19 clubs in Canterbury have been devastated by the regional earthquakes, with many reporting that opening for next season is highly unlikely due to the repair work required on clubhouses and greens. Rebuilding the affected bowling clubs to their former glory is a key priority, but it will be a lengthy process.
With this in mind, Bowls NZ together
with GRD Marketing have put together the
“CAPS for CANTERBURY” campaign – a
nationwide earthquake appeal specifically
designed for the Canterbury bowling clubs.
For just $12.95 (including postage and
packaging), bowlers can purchase a “WE
ARE ONE” cap, with $6.55 from every cap
sold going to the appeal. All money collected
will then be forwarded to Bowls Canterbury,
who will distribute the funds to affected
bowling clubs in the region.
The caps are made from quality canvas,
with “WE ARE ONE” embroidered onto the
front. They are unisex, have an adjustable
strap, and are available in either black or
white.
HOW TO ORDER: An order form has
been sent to all bowling clubs (or can be
downloaded from www.bowlsnz.co.nz). We
would appreciate if your club could collect
all the orders from your supportive bowlers,
fill in the order form and send through to
Amy Williams (Marketing & Communications
Assistant) at Bowls New Zealand by no later
than 31 August 2011 via post, fax or email
(details are on the order form). The caps will
be delivered directly to clubs mid-October
with an invoice.
Now is the time to draw together as a
community and show our support for our
southern bowling friends. If you require more
information, please contact Amy at Bowls NZ
via email [email protected] or phone
09 571 9959.
Show your support for Canterbury
bowlers and order a cap today!
BOWLS EARTHQUAKE
CANTERBURYCAPS FOR
MIB Fundraising night at The Park Kilbirnie.
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CDOCONTACTSREGION 1
Steve [email protected]
Bowls Far North Bowls Northland Bowls North Harbour Auckland Bowls
REGION 2
Steve [email protected]
Counties/Manukau Bowls Waikato Thames Valley Bowls Bay of Plenty Bowls Gisborne/East Coast Bowls Hawkes Bay
REGION 3&4
Paul [email protected]
Bowls Taranaki Bowls Wanganui Bowls Manawatu Bowls Wairarapa Bowls Wellington Bowls Kapiti Coast
REGION 5
vince [email protected]
Bowls Nelson Bowls Marlborough Bowls Canterbury Bowls Buller Bowls West Coast
REGION 6
Bowls South Canterbury Bowls Dunedin Bowls North Otago South Otago Bowling Centre Central Otago Bowls Bowls Southland.
APPEAL
CANTERBURY
WE CHALLENGE YOU!
The Mercury Bay Bowling Club sent a generous donation of $200 to the Canterbury Centre to go towards the cost of restoring the greens.
The club would like to challenge you to
do the same.
We also encourage you to consider
holding a club tournament to raise further
funds. We applaud those clubs who have
already done so. Wellington Club, the Park
Kilbirnie arranged an extra night of Mates
in Bowls on the end of their season with
club members joining in, and running a bbq
and raffles. The club managed to raise an
impressive $910 for the appeal – showing
great leadership and community spirit.
Even our friends from across the ditch
are pitching in. Weston Creek Bowling Club
in Australia’s ACT made a generous donation
of $1027 Australian to the earthquake
appeal after organizing an Earthquake Bowls
Day for club members.
If you would like help to organise a
fundraising event please contact your local
Community Development Officer.
To make a donation you can make a
deposit into the Bowls Canterbury Bank of
New Zealand bank account. The account
number is 02 0865 0321516 025.
Otherwise cheques can be sent to:
Bowls CanterburyPO Box 29-62028a Makora StFendaltonChristchurch 8540
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Travelling as a team to a tournament? Going away on business or maybe a family holiday somewhere warm? Corporate Traveller is here to accommodate all of your travel needs. With specialist in group, business and leisure travel – you’ll get the best prices with an expert on board.
For a quote or to discuss the travel needs of your club or business please contact Corporate Traveller Greenlane, mention you are part of BOWLS NZ and we’ll take care of the rest.
All your travel needs are taken care of with an expert on board.
Call Corporate Traveller Greenlane 09 579 3860 or email [email protected]
Travelling as a team to a tournament? Going away on business or maybe a family holiday somewhere warm? Corporate Traveller is here to accommodate all of your travel needs. With specialist in group, business and leisure travel – you’ll get the best prices with an expert on board.
For a quote or to discuss the travel needs of your club or business please contact Corporate Traveller Greenlane, mention you are part of BOWLS NZ and we’ll take care of the rest.
All your travel needs are taken care of with an expert on board.
Call Corporate Traveller Greenlane 09 579 3860 or email [email protected]
Bowls New Zealand has launched an exciting new initiative “FUTURE LEADERS” - a long-term programme aimed at developing and strengthening future leaders to take the sport of bowls into a new era.
Supported by sport funding agency
SPARC, Bowls NZ will commit significant
financial resources of its own into the
FUTURE LEADERS programme that will
identify, train and position a new group of
leaders into strategic administrative roles
in clubs, centres, regions and at national
level.
Positions in the programme will also be
available to potential leaders and innovators
in the youth bowls, greenkeeping, coaching
and umpiring fields.
Bowl’s pool of skilled administrators
has diminished steadily in recent years
through lifestyle changes and the ageing
of its volunteer base. As a result, clubs,
centres and regions have struggled to
find people with the skills necessary to
recognise the challenges and drive the
changes required to meet the needs of the
game’s modern-day participants.
Bowls NZ recognises that sport is
changing and that sports leadership needs
to change with it.
‘What this new programme is trying
to do is to give some relief to that large
group of volunteers who are getting tired
of putting their hands up year after year
because no one else is prepared to carry
the game forward,’ says Bowls NZ CEO
Kerry Clark.
What we are looking to do is broaden
the administrative structure of the game at
all levels with people who recognise that
the future is about changing the way we
have done things in the past.’
Candidates will be required to attend
a three-day and a two-day course in
Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
between August and November and
complete various projects in between. At
the conclusion of their training, participants
will be expected to move into voluntary
leadership roles which their supporting
club, centre or participatory activity (e.g.
coaching, greenkeeping, umpiring) has
recommended to them.
Bowls NZ are specifically looking for
candidates who:
• Want to make positive changes in the
sport,
• Have existing support from their club,
centre or programme,
• Have a role within bowls to fulfill upon
completing the FUTURE LEADERS
course.
New Thinking. New Ways.
FUTURE LEADERSProgramme
Spaces on the FUTURE LEADERS programme are limited.If you consider yourself to be a suitable candidate, visit www.bowlsnz.co.nz now for more information,
and an application form.
Applications must be received by Bowls NZ no later than 24 June 2011.
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BACKGROUND “We believe that as an organisation we all have a responsibility to ensure we leave a legacy so that long after we have gone, future generations can continue to enjoy playing bowls. This means clubs, centres and Bowls NZ Board and staff working together to provide LEADERSHIP to make this happen. It means being a team – Together Everyone Achieves More.” Bowls New Zealand Inc is the national governing body for the sport of lawn bowls in New Zealand and operates as a non-profit organisation. In recent times, the role of sport has changed not only in NZ but across the world. In order to adapt to these changes effectively, we need to change the way we think and the way we do things. However this will only happen with the right people in place who are prepared to take the sport of bowls into a new era. We recognise that some of our biggest challenges at club and centre level are:
A dwindling volunteer base and the desperate need to implement succession planning. We also understand that in most cases, the same core group of volunteers are responsible for running clubs and centres – they are tired and would appreciate some assistance.
A declining membership base but increasing casual base A need to identify with, relate and communicate to a wide base of participants that are spread over generations A lack of leadership
Working together with SPARC and MindSpring, we have developed a stimulating leadership programme to help address these issues.
THE PROGRAMME We are thrilled to offer existing and potential leaders in our sport the opportunity to apply for a position on the FUTURE LEADERS programme. The FUTURE LEADERS programme is designed to identify a new group of volunteers who are willing to take bowls into a new era. The training programme is based on the “One Bowls: One Vision” project and will contribute to the following outcomes:
Leadership at all levels of the sport Strong & sustainable clubs and centres – on and off the green A legacy for future generations More people playing bowls more often Clear pathways so people can participate and progress in bowls from club to international level as a Player, a Technical
Official, a Coach or an Administrator
AGENDA STYLE,COACHING & CHANGE TEAM LEADERSHIP INNOVATION & NEGOTIATION Leadership Style – self awareness Decision Making/Building Consensus Problem Solving Interpersonal Communications Skills Team Culture & Dynamics Customer Centricity Coaching Facilitation Skills Negotiation / Conflict Resolution Motivation Recruitment Leading Change Succession Planning Volunteer Management
“Developing FUTURE LEADERS to take the sport of bowls into a new era”
New Thinking. New Ways.
FUTURE LEADERSProgramme
New Thinking. New Ways.
FUTURE LEADERSProgramme
“Developing FUTURE LEADERSto take the sport of bowls into a new era”
New Thinking. New Ways.
FUTURE LEADERSProgramme
THE FACILITATORS The programme will be delivered by the dynamic team at MindSpring, Damian D’Cruz and Tanya Mogg. Both Damian and Tanya are experienced facilitators who have delivered a number of successful programmes in the sporting sector. It is a 5 day course in 2 separate blocks – 3 days followed by 2 days at a later date.
VENUES & DATES
REGION 3 DAYS 2 DAYS Auckland 19, 20, 21 August and 29, 30 October Wellington 26, 27, 28 August and 5, 6 November Christchurch 2, 3, 4 September and 12, 13 November
WHO SHOULD APPLY We are looking for particular skills and competencies. This programme is for you if you:
Can demonstrate an understanding of the Bowls NZ strategic plan Want to lead change in the sport Are computer literate Are supported by your club/centre/programme to take up a leadership role Are willing and able to commit to a role within the sport of bowls Are keen to provide leadership at all levels of the sport Are eager to ensure strong & successful clubs & centres – on and off the green Understand the importance of leaving a legacy for future generations of bowlers Want to ensure we have more people playing bowls more often Are enthusiastic about developing clear pathways so people can participate and progress in bowls from club to
international level as a Player, a Technical Official, a Coach or an Administrator
AVAILABILITY You will need to attend all 5 days in your region. Following the course you are expected to play an active leadership role in your region to help deliver on the One Bowls: One Vision outcomes already outlined.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Bowls NZ, with the generous support of SPARC, are prepared to invest in you as a future leader for our sport. We will cover all course related costs including course attendance, travel and accommodation where necessary. In return we need your time, input, energy and a willingness to lead a change programme in your region.
SUPPORT NETWORK It is anticipated that you will currently have your own support network, including mentors, in place. However upon completing the FUTURE LEADERS programme we will work with you to strengthen this network by ensuring that there are no barriers to accessing help, advice and information when needed across the sport of bowls.
TO APPLY We have limited spaces available, in each region, for the first intake of participants in the FUTURE LEADERS programme. To apply, simply fill in the official application form and send with your CV to Bowls NZ via post or email. Application forms are available on our website at www.bowlsnz.co.nz.
CORNERCORNER TONATIONAL CHAMPION CROWNED!
Charlie Hughes from Plimmerton took home the title of Grant’s Corner to Corner Bowls winner at the national final in Auckland.
Hosted at Pakuranga Bowling Club, 13 finalists from six regions battled it out on the green to become the 2011 national Grant’s Corner to Corner Champion.
Held for the second year in a row, the Grant’s Corner to Corner Bowls Tournament has quickly gained a reputation as one of the standout competitions within the bowling community. Since the inaugural tournament last year, the number of participating bowling clubs has grown from 100 to 151 proving that competition in the lead up to the final has been fierce.
The grand final saw tough competition from the talented participants but it was Charlie that took the title and won $3,000 for Plimmerton Bowling Club.
Charlie says “This has been a great experience and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve had so much fun getting up to this point so it’s great to have the support of Grant’s who are helping to promote the game in New Zealand. My club is really thrilled and will be putting the prize money to good use.”
Charlie paid homage in his speech to his fellow club member Matthew Dallas, who at age 10 recently won the first year title at the Silverstream Invitational Tournament – Hughes saying it’s another example of Plimmerton showing the club has “big dreams”.
Michael Morton, (LNNZ) Global Spirits Marketing Manager says, “It’s fantastic to see the Grant’s Corner to Corner grow from strength to strength in just its second year and continue to enjoy overwhelming support from the participating clubs and players.
“We’d like to congratulate Charlie and Plimmerton Bowling Club - his fantastic sportsmanship and attitude has really stood out throughout the tournament. We’d also like to thank all the bowlers and clubs who have been involved and made this year such a success.
“We’re so pleased to offer the Grant’s Corner to Corner competition as a bit of fun and watch it becoming a firm fixture in the bowls competition calendar. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the green next year!”
A number of celebrities including Jared Turner, Leighton Cardno, Ban Barrington and Emmett Couling Skilton from popular television shows Almighty Johnsons and Go Girls played a fun celebrity match with Paul Ellis winning $2,000 for his nominated charity New Zealand AID’s Foundation.
Final Placings1. Charlie Hughes – Plimmerton Bowling Club2. Adam Harding – Papatoetoe Hunters Bowling Club3. Reg Crook – Whakatane Bowling Club The other national finalists were Pierre Dreloud (Russell
Bowling Club), Peter Schultz (Whangarei Bowling Club), Robbie Finn (Avondale Bowling Club), Doug O’Brien (Frankton Railway Bowling Club), Lisa White (Naenae Bowling Club), Brian Barker (Christchurch Bowling Club), Pat Mussen (Parklands Bowling Club), Nigel Birkbeck (Wakari Club), Paul Nicholls (St Kilda Club), and Wayne Ford (Pakuranga Bowling Club).
Pictured left, Paul Ellis celebrates his winning shot.
The winners – Adam Harding, Charlie Hughes and Reg Crook.
Charlie Hughes.
The celebrities.
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A
Tactical and Technical • Have a game plan prepared before
the game starts, and be prepared
to change the plan if circumstances
change.
• It gives confidence if both players have
the ability to read and build a head
constructively.
• Knowing your partner’s strengths and
weaknesses is vitally important when
calling different types of shot play. It is
a good team strength if both players
have the ability to play a draw shot,
drive shot, or the yard on shot in their
repertoire and both players have the
ability to call what type of shot to play
at the appropriate time.
• You need to be able to analyse the
strengths and weaknesses of the
opposition prior to and during play,
and to share this knowledge with one
another.
• Be aware of the changing weather
conditions: head and tall wind, cross
wind, rain, and the green speed at all
times.
• Observe the type of grass you play on
eg. Starweed, manitoto etc.
• Be aware of the make of bowl the
opposition is playing with.
Teamwork • It is vital to have respect, confidence,
and trust in one another and accept
one another’s decision making. You
must have the ability to communicate
at all times.
• Always give positive and clear
instructions and always inspire your
partner.
• Always encourage your partner even if
they have played a bad shot. Positive
body language is very important –
never drop your head and never show
you are disappointed.
Physical• Maintaining your physical fitness and
mental toughness is very important as
one has to be able to play 3 or 4 days
consecutively, and long hours on each
day and this becomes very tiring on
the body.
Psychological• It is vital to have good preparation and
stay focused at all times.
• Always have a debrief after each game
and discuss what went right and what
went wrong, whether you win or lose.
This will mean that any mistakes that
were made won’t happen again.
• You need to be able to accept defeat.
To succeed as a pair’s combination, you have to take into account more than just technical skill. Competing as a pair is about the teamwork – both players need to have the same objectives and the same will to win.
COMBINATION
SUCCESSFULPAIRS
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THOSE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO
HAvE MADE A POSITIvE DIFFERENCE TO OUR SPORT
National Bowls Awards2010-2011
ImportantInformation
CRITERIA & NOMINATIONS: All centres with formal awards should put forward their winners in the relevant categories. An official nomination form must be submitted for consideration for all Award categories. Nominations are also invited from clubs, centres and individual members. Nominations must relate to the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 to be eligible for the Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards for 2010-2011. It is highly recommended that those wishing to submit nominations work closely with their relevant Bowls NZ Community Development Officer to ensure that nominations are of a high and acceptable standard.SUBMISSIONS: Nominations must be downloaded from the Bowls NZ website www.bowlsnz.co.nz . All nominations must be submitted on the official Bowls NZ Nomination Forms to be eligible. Answers must be written/typed only in the space(s) provided on the official nomination form. Nominations must be submitted on the appropriate nomination form with supporting evidence to Bowls NZ National Bowls Awards by either:•POST:POBox62502,Greenlane,Auckland1546,•E-MAIL:[email protected] note for all individual awards except the Media Award and Green Keepers Award, the nominated individual must be a full member of a bowling club. INQUIRIES: If you have any queries about the categories, criteria and eligibility please contact your local Community Development Officer. JUDGING PANEL: A panel selected by the Bowls NZ Board Members.NOTIFICATION: Following on from the judging process, all finalists will be notified in writing by no later than 29 August 2011. Regional presentations will be made to winners at dates and venues to be advised.
Nominationsforthe2010-2011 BowlsNZNationalBowlsAwardsarenowopen
RECOGNISEIT IS TIME TO
National finalists will be announced on the 19th of August on the Bowls NZ website and winners will be announced in the September issue of Upshot.
Please note: • Ensure that you first read the “Important Information” and note the deadline for
nominations is 8 July 2010.• Download the official Bowls NZ nomination forms from the Bowls NZ website
www.bowlsnz.co.nz
NOMINATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 8 JULY 2011
The 10 National Award categories are:
•TOWERCluboftheYear•CentreoftheYear•LegendzPlayeroftheYear•YoungPlayeroftheYear•CoachoftheYear•GreenkeeperoftheYear
•OfficialoftheYear•MediaAward•VolunteeroftheYear•“TheDonMansonMemorial”AdministratoroftheYear
Graham Lowery2009-2010 Volunteer of the Year
Helen Stallard (St Heliers)2009-2010 Official of the Year
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SETTINGRENOvATION GOALS
By David OrmsbySports Turf Agronomist, NZ Sports Turf InstituteOriginally published in New Zealand Turf Management Journal, Vol. 26, No. 1
You need a plan that clearly identifies the goals that need to be achieved during autumn and the off season. This article outlines how the Bowls New Zealand Greens Evaluation System can be a useful tool to establish renovation goals and priorities.
setting renovation goalsWhen it comes to setting goals at
renovation, sometimes it’s very obvious what
needs to be achieved, at other times, the
goals are less obvious.
step OneDuring the playing season listen to
comments by bowlers on how the green plays.
During February/March consider seeking
active feedback as to how the playing quality
of the greens can be further improved.
step TwoWith the player’s information gathered,
carry out an assessment of the green to verify
these issues using the Bowls New Zealand
Greens Evaluation System. As you work
through this procedure the following points
will become apparent:
section 1 – legal requirementsThis will identify whether your green
fulfils legal requirements with respect to the
banks and ditches. Addressing issues with the
ditch depth can be achieved comparatively
easily at a reasonable cost. The other issues
may be beyond the club’s budget but at
least the playing issues have been tabled and
considered.
Section2–playingrequirementsThis will identify how well the green
plays.
Pace - Has the green played unacceptably
slow? (<15 seconds)
Draw - (Table 1) Where the draw is
uneven, firstly consider the evenness of cover
present on the green (Table 2). If you have
Simply stated: renovation seeks to make new again
in other words to reinstate or further improve the green such that a quality bowling surface is provided for the next season.
Table 1 - Bowls New Zealand Greens Evaluation System
score 5 points 0 points
2.3DrawN–S The draw on both hands in the North – South direction is
uniform.
The draw on one or both hands in the North – South
direction is not uniform.
W – E The draw on both hands in the West – East direction is
uniform.
The draw on one or both hands in the West – East
direction is not uniform.
Table 2 - Bowls New Zealand Greens Evaluation System
score 5 points 3 points 0 points
3.1Evennessofcover
Either:
The turf cover is made up of one
plant type
Or:
With mixed greens there are no
individual patches greater than 300mm.
The green has a mixed cover with
obvious patches and these patches
are between 300 & 500mm.
The green has a mixed cover with
obvious patches and these patches
are greater than 500mm.
Addressing a levels problem.
Surveying to check levels.
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a uniform plant mixture, then the problem is
likely due to poor surface levels. Surveying is
recommended to identify the severity of the
problem and the best solution.
Similarly, where the ditch hand is
unplayable i.e. bowl runs off into ditch, firstly
consider how high the green is above the
plinth boards. Once the difference in height
between the green’s surface and the ditch
exceed 10mm (approx) the risk of the green
falling away to the ditch increases.
If this height difference is less than 10mm,
the next step is to survey the green and check
the levels of the outer 2.0-3.0m of the green.
Ditch – A holding ditch surface is essential
for the game of bowls. If your green fails the
testing procedure then different ditch options
should be considered.
section 3 – green requirements
This will identify key green keeping
strategies/inputs that must be achieved.
Evenness of cover - (Table 2) Although
mixed greens were deemed acceptable by
bowlers, they were also considered more
difficult to play on especially when distinct
patches (>300mm diameter) are present.
Renovation is an ideal time to improve the
uniformity of plant cover. This may involve:
• Spraying out patches of weeds such as
hydrocotyle or pratia
• Mixed starweed greens – raking additional
seed into obvious dioica patches
• On maniototo greens spraying out larger
patches of dioica ready for re-seeding
with bulbils
• On mixed dioica greens, plugging or
stolonising the distinct patches in order
to provide a better blend over the green
Bare areas - If bare areas are present
then this is the first essential requirement of
providing a quality bowling surface for the
following season. Any bare areas must be
fully re-established before the next season to
avoid on-going problems.
Weed content - (Table 3) If your green
is scoring ‘3’ or ‘0’ then a weed control
programme is required.
StepThree-Settingprioritiesforthe
coming renovation
As you work through this evaluation
system there are some issues that are
fundamental to the game of bowls that must
be addressed.
Priority1
Ifthescore‘forbareareasis‘3’or‘0’
then this must be the first priority to fix, i.e.
re-establishing a complete cover.
Priority2
If the score for evennessof cover is
‘3’ or ‘0’, this will generally be the second
priority, i.e. in order to provide a consistent
playing surface, a uniform turf cover or an
even mixture of plants is required.
Priority3
Levels are generally the next priority. If
you scored ‘0’ for draw in either direction
or for the ditch hand draw, then this would
typically be the next most important goal.
In addition, poor levels have an additional
‘knock-on effect’ in that they limit the ability
to cut low, often result in cover loss (scalping),
encourage some weeds (e.g. hydrocotyle) and
can result in uneven growth due to varying
moisture levels.
Priority4
If green scored ‘0’ for pace or green
speed, inevitably there will be discontent from
bowlers.
Common reasons for ‘slow greens’ are:
• Poor levels limiting your ability to cut low
enough.
• Mixed or patchy turf cover.
• Excessive thatch.
• Excessive weeds (particularly grass,
hydrocotyle, moss or pratia). If in your
assessment weed content scored ‘0’ or
‘3’, then a weed control programme is
required.
• Insufficient mowing frequency for the
cotula species on the green.
Table 3 - Bowls New Zealand Greens Evaluation System
score 5 points 3 points 0 points
3.3 Weed content Either:
The green is completely free of weeds
Or:
There are less than 20 individual
weeds and each weed does not
exceed 20mm in diameter.
There are a few weeds present (i.e.
20-50 weed plants) and individual
patches of weeds are no larger than
100mm in diameter.
Either:
There are a lot of weeds present
(>50 weeds)
Or:
Large patches (>100mm diameter) of
weeds are present.
In summary, the Bowls New Zealand Greens Evaluation System is not only a useful tool to determine how well a green will play, i.e. its suitability for a particular level of play, but also it provides one mechanism for establishing renovation priorities. This process of setting and achieving priorities or goals is essential if playing quality is going to continue to improve.
Spraying out weeds.
Resurfacing – one option for providing a uniform cover.
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• Raising Awareness • Building Responsibility • Building Self Belief
COACHING IS THE KEY
RobPidgeonnational Programmes Manager
BOWLS NZ COACH TRAINER WORKSHOP
APRIL 30 – MAY 1
Video Analysis, Updating Modules, Coach Mentoring and how to recruit and recognise more coaches ... these were some of the topics of discussion for 15 Bowls NZ Coach Trainers who converged in Wellington for the annual Bowls NZ Coach Training Workshop, over the last weekend of April.
Facilitated by National Programmes Manager, Rob Pidgeon with presentations by Regional Coach Trainers; Ann Muir (RSC 1), Sharon Sims (RSC 2) and Josie Uren (RSC 3) it was an important updating session for all attendees. The workshop is an opportunity to not only reconnect with others who have a strong passion for coaching using the NZ Coach Approach, but to induct new Coach Trainers and update existing Coach Trainers.
SowhatexactlydoesaBowlsNZCoachTrainerdo?
Our group of highly dedicated and skilled volunteer Coach Trainers are endorsed and trained to deliver “Introductory Coach” and “Bowls NZ Coach” certifications, as well as provide
the biannual “Updating” required for maintaining current coach status. The certification and Updates are recorded on the Bowls NZ coaching database.
Located geographically, Coach Trainers can be contacted by your Centre Coaching Coordinator to present the courses required for your members to work towards either of the Coaching certifications.
With the colder weather, the playing programme quietens down and this is the perfect time to undergo training as a Coach. The Coach Development Framework has four stages, the first two are outlined on the right.
TheBowlsNZCoachDevelopmentFramework
The Bowls NZ Coach Development Framework programme is in four stages aligned to the stages of player development.
In addition to completing the course requirements, coaches must attend updating courses/events at least once every 2 years to maintain accreditation.
Introductory Coach
Target Player Community: Explore/Learn
This course is for coaches who wish to
introduce the game to new players and is
based on the activities and resources in the
Introductory Kit.
Requirements:
• Attend 6 hour course
• Complete post course practical with
guidance from mentor: 8 hours
• Satisfactory practical and theoretical
assessment by Coach Trainer
Bowls NZ CoachTarget Player Community: Participate
This course is for coaches who wish to assist club players to develop their skills. The focus is on coaching principles and sport specific knowledge to equip coaches to offer challenging and enjoyable training opportunities for developing players. Requirements:• Attend 12 hour course- usually 2 days
although can be offered in shorter evening sessions
• Complete post course practical with guidance from mentor: 20 hours
• Satisfactory practical and theoretical assessment by Coach Trainer
Bowls NZ Coach Trainers pictured from left: Back: Stephen Brophy (Taranaki), Ric Hunt (Otago Central), Sharon Sims (Manawatu), Tony Marinkovich (North Harbour), Howard Sandler (Auckland), Rodger Brouwer (Waikato). Middle: Ruth Roberts (Canterbury), Lennie Simons (Bay of Plenty), Ann Muir (Northland), Vickie McNamara (Hawkes Bay), Ann Craik (Dunedin). Front: Lorna Reeve (Gisborne), Josie Uren (Marlborough), Janice Paap (Auckland). Absent: Kerry Geertson (Wellington).
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NB* Results only of NZ official test matches or official selected sides
BUSTINGMYTHMYTH #6: The Blackjacks are under performing on the world stage.
NewZealanddefeatedSouthAfrica
Men: 4 – 0 Women: 3 – 1
NewZealanddefeatedMalaysia
Men: 5 – 0 Women: 3 – 2
TransTasman2007;AustraliadefeatedNZ
Men: 2 – 1 Women: 3 – 0
WorldCup2008
Men: Silver Women: Silver
WorldJuniorCup2008
Men: Fourth Women: Silver
WorldBowls2008
Men’s Singles: Bronze Women’s Singles: Gold
Men’s Pairs: Gold Women’s Pairs: Gold
Men’s Fours: Gold Women’s Triples: Bronze
TransTasman2009;NZdefeatedAustraliaondifferential
Men: 3 – 0 Women: 0 – 3
WorldCup2009
Men: Quarter finalist Women: Gold
WorldJuniorCup2009
Men: Silver Women: Gold
AsiaPacificChampionships2009
Men’s Singles: Gold
Men’s Pairs: Silver
Men’s Triples: Silver
HongKongClassic2009
Men’s Pairs: Gold Women’s Singles: Gold
Women’s Pairs: Bronze
TransTasman2010;AustraliadefeatedNZ
Men: 4 – 2 Women: 3 – 3 on count back
8 nation Open Event
Men’s Singles: Silver Women’s Singles: Bronze
Men’s Pairs: Gold
Men’s Triples: Silver
WorldCup2010
Women: Gold
WorldJuniorCup2010
Men: Gold Women: Silver
CommonwealthGames2010
Women’s Singles: Silver
TransTasman2011;NZdefeatedAustraliaondifferential
Men: 1 – 2 Women: 2 – 1
WorldCup2011
Women: Gold
WorldJuniorCup2011
Women: Gold
Key Fact: The Blackjacks are one of the best performing teams on the international stage with Jo Edwards and Val Smith ranked as the world number 1 and 3 in the women’s game, and Ali Forsyth ranked number 7 in the men’s game.
Key Fact: The Blackjacks results since October 2007:
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