Bowls Newsletter - 01/10/23
On behalf of members of the Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club I acknowledge the passing last week of long-time member Ted Wilkins. Ted was a well-respected member of the club for over 40 years and President 1986 -88.
I offer our condolences to Penny and Chris and their families.
Thank you to Ken Watson who organised and managed the recent successful WEA and Norwood International High School coaching programs. Thank you also to Alan Lambert who provides Ken with ongoing support and to Allan Wilkins, Bill Lewis and Tony Spriggs for their work with the students on Fridays. As I regularly comment programs such as these are important in increasing visibility of the club in the community and provide a source of potential Night Owls and Pennant players.
The recent club hire by the Adelaide Film Festival was a wonderful afternoon enjoyed by the group. Thank you to Liz Greenfield, Alan Lambert, Tony Spriggs and Bill Lewis for assisting with bowling and to Ken Mason for general set up and bar.
Thank you to Allan Wilkins for organising Come and Try.
Monday training will not be held on October 2 due to the public holiday but will resume as usual the following week.
We are entering the final week of trial games with Pennant Matches beginning on Saturday October 14, Wednesday October 18 and Thursday October 19. The draw in available on BowlsLink.
Player availability is important for selection each week. The club understands that there will be times when you are unavailable. If you are aware that you will be unavailable, please let the selectors know by writing your name in the unavailable book under the appropriate dates. On the occasion of late and unexpected withdrawal please contact Cecily Griffiths 0427 196 356.
Team Managers
There are changes for Team Managers due to elimination of the 2 end trials. Team Managers will need to be at match venues 45 minutes before the scheduled match start time, so that match cards can be drawn to allocate the playing rinks, such that players can practice on the rinks they have been drawn to play on for 30 minutes prior to match start time. Refer to details below.
Start Times
Practice:
Greens are to be made available to those wishing to practice by:
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.
Mid Game Break
The mid-game break is Mandatory, except for the Saturday Premier division and Thursday Premier division, unless hot weather conditions have been forecast and match early start rules apply. Even with early starts Clubs should ensure the wellbeing of their players.
Saturday Competition. A mid-game break shall be taken at 2.30pm. 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.
Wednesday Competition. A mid-game break shall be taken at 1.45pm. 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.
Thursday Competition. Players shall take a 10-minute break at the completion of 11 ends.
Early Start Games. There will not be a mid-game break. Team 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.
Time Limit / Finishing Time All games will be played to a time limit of 4½ hours.
Uniforms, Hats, Caps and Footwear
Many Clubs have invested in arranging a Uniform design for their members to wear when representing their Club at pennant competitions and they should be encouraged to do so. Of greater concern is the variety of footwear that some bowlers have purchased to wear on bowling greens where the footwear does not meet the requirement of flat soles and no heels. Clubs should monitor their members footwear to reduce the possibility of damage to bowling greens, that have a big expense for Clubs to maintain.
Scoreboards
The scoreboard may be updated at any time by any person but must be updated at least every second end. The Skip, or Second in a Fours game, is responsible for ensuring that the scoreboard is correct as per the scorecard.
Further Information
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
Please remember to pay your fees for the 2023/2024 Pennant season as you all know that no payment means you are not eligible for Pennant selection.
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
Also including the following:
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.
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.
Please put your names down on the meal list in The Clubrooms by Wednesday 4th October for the next Friday Meal on October 6th.
I would like to thank ALL members who have taken up support for the selling of tickets for this year’s Christmas Raffle. There are approximately 9 weeks remaining of selling time as I would finalize the return of ALL books and monies by December 5th, 2023.
Thanks - Nev Y.
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
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.
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.
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.