Training and Trial Games
The trial games have been both enjoyable and successful, providing valuable experience in preparation for the upcoming season.
I thank David for organising the trial games and Cecily and the selection panel for managing to put many competitive sides together each week despite so many players being unavailable.
- Margaret Lambert (KMBC President)
Mens (Wednesday) Trial Games
Pennant time is 11.45am for a 12.15pm start (Pennant uniform required)
- October 2 against Sturt. Venue TBA
Womens (Thursday) Trial Games
Pennant time is 9.30am for a 10am start (Pennant uniform required)
- October 3 at home against Sturt
Open Gender (Saturday) Trial Games
Pennant time is 12.30pm for a 1:00pm start (Pennant uniform required)
- October 5 against Tranmere. (home and away)
Pennant Season Commencement
Pennant games commence on the following dates:
- Saturday October 12, Open Gender
- Wednesday October 16, Men
- Thursday October 17, Women
If you are unavailable for a game, please write your name in the unavailable book. The book is located outside the office window.
- Cecily Griffiths (Chair of Selectors)
Pennant Day Responsibilities
As we move into pennants, I have included a link to Pennant Day Responsibilities for inside and outside rink duties.
The link includes Conditions of Play.
There have been a few changes to conditions regarding the reintroduction of the two-end trial prior to a match.Pennant day responsibilities are rotated during the year so that each rink takes a turn to set up and clean up. When working on inside rink duty check kitchen supplies. Write any requiring replacement on the whiteboard that is in the kitchen – including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cling wrap and alfoil. Bevan Carson has agreed to continue to purchase these goods.
Uniforms and Shoes
A reminder for current players and information for new players about our playing uniform. The information below has been lifted directly from Metropolitan Bowls Association Conditions of Play.
Attire / Dress Code
13.1 Uniforms - In accordance with the Bowls SA Uniform Policy, all players in a side must be dressed in the Pennant uniform of their Member Club and have the Bowls Australia logo on shirts, pants/skirts/hats in accordance with the Bowls Australia Logo Policy, except as described below in Rule 13.2. Bowls Australia approved footwear should be worn. They need to be flat soled without tread. Some Member Club uniforms differ between women and men. It is satisfactory if the uniform registered with Bowls SA for male and female club members, which carries the club’s name and logo and the Bowls Australia logo, are worn to establish a level of uniformity.
13.2 Lowest ranked Side/Combined Side - In a club’s lowest ranked side or in a Combined side, the Dress Code is satisfied if an Opposite Gender or Temporary player is wearing a plain white or pale coloured shirt or their own club approved uniform.
NOTE that KMBC pennant players have each been issued a playing shirt to wear at matches. Other apparel such as shorts, trousers or skirts are to be navy blue or ink blue NOT black, grey or royal blue and are available from bowls suppliers online or from Jack High. Jan Kruse manages apparel and has club jackets for sale as well as a range of second-hand good quality clothing. Club caps and bucket hats can be purchased at the bar.
Coffee Machine Prices
Coffee machine price will increase from $2 to $3. We have held increasing the price for as long as possible however due to increased costs of operation and supplies maintain $2 is no longer possible. We will maintain $3 for as long as possible however have been informed that prices of supplies are continuing to rise.
- Margaret Lambert (KMBC President)
Friday Night Meal & Happy Hour (4 Oct)
The next Friday meal will be Friday 4 October 2024. Please ensure your name is on the list by Wednesday 2 October 2024.
- Helpers New Team 1
- Bar - Pip
- Servers - Mary P, Pramilla B and Gaynor D.
The menu is butter chicken, rice and naan bread followed by a cake tray dessert. Cost is $20 per head. Please have your names on the list by Wednesday 4th September 2024.
- Ken Mason
Ladies Halloween Gala Day (28 Oct)
This fabulous tournament will be held at our Club on 28 October 2024 with a 9.30am for 10am start.
- Game Format: Ladies 3 Game Rolling Triples.
- Entry: $90 per team (single entries welcome)
- Lunch and Nibbles included.
- $4000 Prize Money
- Registration to Brian Dew - 0439 312 564
- Dress Code: Halloween
- View: The Ladies Gala Day flyer
Make sure you register a team and come along and enjoy the day.
- Tania Lewis (Tournament Co-ordinator)
Christmas Raffle Now Open
Tickets are now available for our Christmas Raffle. Please see Georgia Kolberg (0431 774 752) or Pip Malone (0409 955 501) to obtain your book/s of tickets to sell on behalf of the Club. Your support is crucial and appreciated.
- Click on each image to view more details:
- Margaret Lambert (KMBC President)
Social Media
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Sponsors
When visiting any of our club sponsors, kindly mention that you are from the Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club. This simple gesture lets them know their sponsorship is appreciated and valuable. Our sponsors are crucial to the future of our club, so please show your support whenever possible.
If you have suggestions for potential new sponsors, feel free to approach any committee member. Your ideas can make a big difference!
Lawn Bowls Newsletter 30/09/2024