Bowls Newsletter - 17/09/23
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Another busy week ahead.
- Trials are in full swing. This week trials include men on Wednesday and women on Thursday as well as ongoing Saturday matches. Please note Wednesday Men’s trial begins at 12pm and Ladies Thursday at 10am.
- WEA continues on Sunday morning and Norwood students return for week 3 of their 4-week lawn bowls unit as part of their PE program.
- Two teams of women are playing in Tranmere’s Ladies Gala Day on Monday. The forecast is promising a glorious spring day.
- Friday night is the Opening of the Season Dinner and I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Welcome to new members.
Welcome this week to 2 new members.
- Gary Stagg who has become a pennant player after many years of Night Owls seasons.
- Andrew Nankivell who has joined as an Associate member.
Opening of the Season Dinner
Friday September 22 (this week) with the dinner beginning at 6pm. Final day for adding your name to the list is Wednesday September 20. Order of the evening
- 6pm welcome to KMBC by the President, guests introduced
- Rolling of the first jack and bowl by Jeanette Hill and Greg Miller. Alan Lambert, a finalist in the Officials’category at the Bowls SA awards night, will place the jack.
- 6.20pm Members’ draw
- 6.30pm Short address by the President
- Introduction of new members including presentation of playing shirt
- Recognition of members who have passed and one minute silence.
- Introduction of the Committee
- 6.45pm/7pm Main course
- Between courses
- Jo Harvey and Kerry Hallett local councillors for Kensington Gardens and Magill Wards will deliver a short address.
- Club raffle – great prizes from our sponsors include a meat tray from Erindale Meats, gift basket from Simply Fresh Fruiterers and vouchers from Body Health Plus
- Menu is roast beef and vegetables followed by brownie and cream. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available. Cost a very reasonable $20 plus drinks.
2023/2024 Conditions of Play
At the recent Metropolitan Bowls Association (MBA) Presidents’ meeting there were discussion about the changes to conditions of play. I have shared changes that impact most players and included a link that will take you to all changes.
Start Times
- Saturday:Practice finishes at approximately 12.55pm – Play begins at 1pm
- Wednesday:Practice finishes at approximately 12.10 pm – Play begins at 12.15pm
- Thursday:Practice finishes at approximately 9.55am – Play begins at 10.00am
- Early start:Practice finishes at approximately 9.10am – Play begins at 9.15am
Practice: Greens are to be made available to those wishing to practice by:
- Saturday: 12.30pm
- Wednesday: 11.45am
- Thursday: 9.30am
- Early Start: 8.45am
Practice earlier than these times will be at the discretion of the home club's greenkeeper or Greens Manager only and must be respected however No practice will be allowed before 8.30am. This will impact Thursday play. Players can practice on any rink of the green of play prior to the draw of rinks for the game if the club permits. Once the draw for rinks has been completed, side Managers should notify players, and players must only practice on the rink they are drawn to play on.
Trial Ends (Roll up) / Game Start
- Eliminating trial ends is a major change for pennant play.
- All games will be conducted without trial ends.
- All games at a venue will be started at the indicated time by ringing a bell or by a P/A announcement.
- Mid-Game Break
- Saturday Competition other than Premier League - There will a mid-game break taken at 2.30pm.
- Wednesday Competition. A mid-game break shall be taken at 1.45pm.
- Thursday Competition other than Premier League there is a 10-minute break at the completion of 11 ends.
- Side Managers are advised to be mindful of their duty of care for all participants and should monitor the conditions and consider breaks, if necessary, to provide participants with opportunities to hydrate.
- Mid-game Break duration. Every attempt should be made to limit the mid-game break to 15 minutes or less from the time the last team leaves the green.
- The link below takes you to all Conditions of Play https://metrobowls.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-2024-Pennant-Conditions-of-Play-A4-Final30.pdf
Membership subscription fees
Information regarding payment of fees was emailed to members on Tuesday September 5. Included in the information were instructions for payment. Fees are due and must be paid by September 30.
As stated in the previous newsletter there will be no change to the fees for the 23/24 season.
- Pennant, returning member $205.
- Pennant, Junior or full-time student $95
- Associate $60
Please contact Phil McBride (0497 298 424) or Tania Lewis (0414 903 513) if you have any queries.
Monday Training
Training for new and less experienced bowlers will continueon Monday morning. Time 9.15 – 11.00.
- For further information contact Alan Lambert 0422606175.
Christmas Raffle 2023
Thank you to the generosity of everyone who has donated prizes for the Christmas Raffle. Neville Yeates has contacted several local businesses who have supported us with prizes and their contribution is also appreciated. The number of prizes is amazing. Neville has books ready for distribution which gives plenty of time for sales.
For your interest prizes are listed below
- 1st Prize: Premium 6 pack wine mix. Value approximately $700.00 (includes: Yalumba Menzies, Penfolds Bin28, Wynns Shiraz, Oleary Walker Reisling, Greenock Creek Cabernet, Ashton Hills Pinot Noir, Dupperay Champagne). Donated by Sue Binns.
- 2nd Prize: Colour Laser Printer. Value approximately$200.00. Donated by Cartridge World Norwood.
- 3rd Prize: Tyrepower Voucher. Value $200.00. Donated by Matt Stanton – Tyrepower Glynde.
- 4th Prize: Queen Bee Linen Trading Voucher. Value $150.00.Donated by Trish Holmes, Queen Bee Linen Trading Dulwich.
- 5th Prize: One Christmas HamValue $100.00. Donated by Romeos Foodland Erindale.
- 6th Prize: Bottle of aged Scotch Whiskey. Value Approx $120.00. Donated by Tania Lewis.
- 7th Prize: Christmas Food Gift Basket. Value Approx $100.00. Donated by Simply Fresh Fruiterers Erindale.
- 8th Prize: Christmas Gift Basket. Value Approx $100.00.Donated by Erindale Papershop.
- 9th Prize: Gift Voucher and Nail Kit. Value Approx $100.00.Donated by Brianna Bahnert, Illoura Beauty
- 10th Prize: One Byron Bay Beer Esky. Donated by Lion Nathan
Also including the following:
- Christmas Sweet Treats basket donated by Sue Keating
- 2 x 3 Kgs of Kangaroo Island Honey donated by Peter Bahnert
- Christmas BBQ meat tray donated by Erindale Meats
- 6 Pack of mixed wines donated by Michael Ward
- Combination Christmas Hamper donated by Heather Garnett
- 3 Pack of Mixed Wines donated by Gary Byron
- Dozen bottles Dennis Wines donated by Allan Wilkins
- 2 x 2 Wine Packs from Claymore Wines donated by Liz Greenfield
PARADISE MAZDA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 2023-2024
Just a reminder to get your entries in for the 2023-24 club championships by the 9th October. Entries and payment can be put in the BLUE BOX outside the office or handed to Ryan Wilkins. The more entries we have the more fun for everyone.
UPCOMING CLUB DATES
Here are some dates to keep in mind that are coming up at KMBC which will be a great way to stay in touch with club members and invite new ones to come along:
- Opening Season Dinner: 22nd September
- Come 'n Try Bowls: Sunday Sep 24th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
- Night Owls to commence Tuesday October 10th and Thursday October 12th
- Ladies Gala Day: November 27th
- Club Christmas Dinner: 15th December
- A Day In The Gardens on March 3rd 2024
COME AND TRY LAWN BOWLS (Session2)
Our second Come ‘n’ Try day is on Sunday September 24th, 1.30 – 3.30 pm. I will again be looking for some volunteer help from Club members to assist with introducing visitors to the wonderful game of lawn bowls, as well as proudly presenting our club as a great organization to be a part of. In particular, the promotion of night owls, Tuesday and Thursday nights, is a high priority.
Please let me know as soon as can if you can spare some time during the afternoon, Sunday week from now. Please text/ring Allan on 0431 137 865.
NIGHT OWLS 2023/24.
A reminder that Night Owls commences on Tuesday 10th October and Thursday 12th October – one month away. Please promote our evening social bowls to anyone who you think could be interested. There are plenty of colourful Night Owls flyers in the clubhouse. Please take some and distribute to neighbours, family and friends. We could also do with some extra help on either night with meals and kitchen or helping new bowlers get started. If you can help us out at Night Owls please ring Anne O’Dea or Allan Wilkins.
- Allan Wilkins - Tuesday Night Owls
- Anne O’Dea - Thursday Night Owls
HAPPY HOUR
Don't forget that happy hour takes place at the club each and every Friday night and it's a great way to socialise with other members of the KMBC family.
SPONSORS
Please remember that when you visit one of our club sponsors to let them know you are from the KMBC so they know their sponsorship is worthwhile. Sponsors play a vital role in the future of our club so please be sure to support them whenever you can. Anyone who has an idea about a potential sponsor please approach anyone on the Committee to share your ideas.
