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Kensi Newsletter 24/09/23

Bowls Newsletter - 24/09/23

Message From the President

Opening Season Dinner done, now it’s all systems go for the season ahead.

Thank you to everyone who attended the season opening dinner on Friday night. From my perspective the evening was a success. The work by Ken Mason and Peter Glazbrook along with their team to organise, set up and serve the meal and drinks was fantastic, thank you. Thank you to everyone else who assisted during the evening. Our guest sponsors and Burnside Council member received the usual warm KMBC welcome. Members met sponsors Tatum Gould from Body Plus Health and Jamie Panelli and Ayesha Brine from In Focus Money management as well as Burnside Council member Kerry Hallett. We look forward to seeing more of our sponsors and council members during the season.

Welcome back!

We are very happy that Nathan Gherghetta has decided to return after a few seasons playing at Gawler. Nathan is available to play on Wednesdays.

School and WEA program

This week is the final week of both WEA and Norwood International High School PE program. Please keep an eye on the board for details of greens and times. Unfortunately, a couple of times had been deleted from the board which caused some concern to members.

This week’s matches are:

  • An internal trial on Wednesday for men’s teams beginning at midday.
  • Intra club trial on Thursday for women’s teams beginning at 10am at Beaumont. Please wear Pennant uniforms. Arrive by 9.30am at the latest because the new conditions of play may be implemented. Refer to the changed conditions below under 2023/2024 Conditions of Play.
  • There is no trial match on Saturday due to the AFL Grand Final.

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

  • A reminder that that fees are due and must be paid by September.
  • Pennant, returning member $205.
  • Pennant, Junior or full-time student $95 Associate $60

Please contact Phil McBride (0497 298 424) if you have any queries. Tania will be in Italy and unavailable for the next few weeks.

Board of Management

Congratulations to Tony Spriggs who has been elected as a general member of the board. Tony with the help of Cheryl will be taking on management of club hires.

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

Shades Replacement update

Progress is positive. Since approval from the Board of Management the contract has been awarded to Ralph Brianni Constructions. They have completed a site visit and the plans have been lodged through the Plan SA portal. The process will take time however, things are moving in the right direction.

Club Hires

  • Monday September 25, Adelaide Film Festival, 1.30 – 6pm
  • Thursday October 19, Oreon Partners, 4.30 – 6.30pm
  • Wednesday October 25, South Punyelroo Progress Association, 7 – 9pm

Facilities Improvement

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing recently opened the 2023/24 round of the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program, and today I put the finishing touches on an application for funding under this program. Specifically we are seeking to upgrade the change rooms / toilets / office / storage at the eastern end of the clubrooms. I trust that we have made a strong case for funding as this area is clearly aging and needs to be updated to remove health and safety issues. The condition and compliance audit conducted as an early phase of the Master Plan project highlighted several respects in which our facilities are not compliant with the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards, especially in relation to accessibility. Furthermore it is clearly unsatisfactory that ladies need to go into the men’s locker area to access bowls and bowls equipment. I am hopeful that our submission will be successful and we can move to improve this section of the clubhouse.

It will be February 2024 at the earliest before we learn whether this submission has been successful.

All ORSR grants will only provide a maximum of 50% of the cost of the project. I want to express on behalf of the Board of Management and all club members our heartfelt appreciation for the support of the Marryatville Trust, for without this support it would not have been possible to put in a bid for this funding.

Ken Watson

Chair of the Board of Management

Kensington Gardens Bowling and Tennis Club.

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:

  • 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

Please talk about our Ladies Barbie Bowls Day tournament this November with other clubs so they can put together a team and come to see what a great tournament KMBC holds.

Friday Night Dinner

Please put your names down on the meal list in The Clubrooms by Wednesday

  • Subscribe by 4th October for the nePast Issues xt Friday Meal on October 6th.
  • Menu: Beef diane rissoles with vegetables followed by Vanilla Slice.

Christmas Raffle Books and Sponsorship Update

I would like to thank ALL members who have taken up support for the selling of tickets for this years Christmas Raffle. There is approx 10 weeks remaining of selling time as I would finalize the return of ALL books and monies by December 5th, 2023.

Also, as I cannot be at every club event can the persons responsible for kitchen set up please make sure the screen is on at all events. This would be greatly  appreciated as we give our sponsors continous exposure for their contributions..

Thanks - Nev Y

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.

 

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