New Officials Courses
The club is always looking for people to become officials and is keen to increase our numbers. The following is an email from Bowls SA to advise we have a couple of New Officials courses set up as follows:
Glenelg Bowling Club
- Mon 01 Sep – New Marker course 10am start
- Mon 08 Sep – New Measurer course 10am start
- Mon 15 Sep – New Umpire course 10am start
Link to register: https://bowlslink.com.au/public/event/9997d7d9-0d82-4245-aa8d-aac426fb9629
Blackwood Bowling Club
- Fri 12 Sep – New Marker & Measurer course 9am start
- Fri 19 Sep – New Umpire 9:30am start
Link to register: https://bowlslink.com.au/public/event/29b057b5-0082-4fe5-a398-d74acee0fd06
Morphett Vale Memorial Bowling Club
- Fri 12 Sep – Reaccreditation Marker/Measurer & Umpire 9:30am start
Link to register: https://bowlslink.com.au/public/event/7b4e26f5-d4d3-4f16-9aa6-f1b3015f3d81
Please pass this information onto your members as we always need new Umpires! Also advise your members to always keep an eye out on our website for upcoming courses.
- Anna Byrne, Membership Administration Officer
- Bowls SA 583A Anzac Highway, Glenelg North
- Phone: 08 8234 7544
- Email: reception@bowlssa.com.au
- Website: bowlssa.com.au
Renovation
Floor was poured on Tuesday as expected. Timber has been delivered for the framework inside the walls and the air conditioning company is back at work. What’s next? Peter and I will continue to update on progress each week. Things are taking shape.
- Visit our Club Renovation Works page for more information.
Winter Social Bowls
This week sees the final two games and places are filling up quickly. Thank you to organisers Kim Draper, David Freeman and Ryan Wilkins and their teams for both days. There's been a bit of musical chairs around the clubrooms to accommodate the renovations, including free cardio exercise as we go up and down stairs to the toilets. Once again, the program has been an outstanding success and in most cases the sun shone over the greens.
On Thursday, Richie Carter will be providing a sandwich for players. While he is at the club, he will give his company a quick promo refreshing members of the benefits of using Carter Real Estate when selling or buying a property. As you know, Carter Real Estate and Moore Auctions sponsor our Day on the Green Tournament each year and have been a loyal and involved sponsor for some years now.
Pre Season
Please put the dates in your calendars.
Pennant Training
Pennant training begins on Tuesday, September 2 at 9am. People interested in playing pennants but still thinking about it are most welcome to come along. You will be notified of a time for an afternoon session shortly.
Preseason Trials
- September 13, Saturday @TBA vs Walkerville @TBD
- September 17 Wednesday @12:30pm, vs Sturt @Sturt
- September 20 Saturday @12:30pm, vs McLaren Vale @McLaren Vale (18 ends)
- September 25 Thursday @10:00am, vs Sturt @Sturt (18 ends)
- October 2 Thursday @10:00am vs Beaumont @Beaumont (18 ends)
- October 4, Saturday @ TBA vs Clarence Gardens @Clarence Gardens
- October 8 Wednesday @12:30pm, vs Clarence Gardens @Clarence Gardens
Internal Trials:
- Saturday will begin at 9am and be completed by 12pm to accommodate football finals.
- Wednesday will be 12.30pm and
- Thursday 10am unless otherwise advised.
Availability lists have been placed on the whiteboard in the club rooms. Please indicate which matches you will be available for ticking the dates against your name. Place a cross on the dates to indicate where you are not available. Selectors are due to meet on Monday evening to begin organisation for the season.
- Visit our Pennant Bowls page for more information.
Norwood International High School
The club will be working with students from NIHS again in September as part of their Year 10 Lifestyle and Health class. Thank you in advance to those of you who have offered to assist. There will be 3 classes over 4 weeks involved: one each on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Trial games and preseason practice may overlap with some of the sessions on Wednesday.
- Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16 and 23 (2.05pm – 3.05pm)
- Wednesday, September 3, 10. 17 and 24 (12.05pm – 1.05pm)
- Thursday, September 4, 11, 18 and 25 (2.05pm – 3.05pm)
Please make the students welcome. They are tomorrow’s bowlers.
- Ken Watson
Wanted - Coordinator for Tuesday Night Owls
In last week’s newsletter I announced that Allan Wilkins would continue as the coordinator. This is not correct and so the club is seeking a willing person to coordinate the Tuesday Night program. There are people willing to assist with raffles, food and set up. Allan has offered his support for a new person as he willingly did on Thursday during winter.
Honour Board Given a New Life
A great community project. The amazing team members at The Shed on Conyngham Street have delivered yet another fantastic community project, having converted one of our club’s honour boards into a handcrafted tea trolley.
Barry, who is pictured with Peter Glazbrook, spent 20 hours completing the project. Barry wanted to give the board the respect it deserved. Peter was very happy. The Honour Board, now in its new life, is back at the club thanks to Ken Mason and Peter Glazbrook. I’m planning that it will have its debut as a dessert trolley on the Opening Season dinner evening. Some of you may recognise the names on the board.
Club Championships
The Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club championships will start in October 2025. The following events will be held:
Singles
- Men's and ladies’ singles
- Open sets play
- Open handicap
- Veterans sets play (over 70s)
- 100-up (new competition)
Doubles
- Men's and ladies’ doubles (3-bowl doubles)
- Mixed doubles (3-bowl doubles)
- Ladies drawn pairs
Entry forms are available in the clubhouse, beside the blue box just outside the kitchen. Please take one and compete in your choice of competitions. Please consider the number of events you enter so that all events can be completed by the due dates. Games not played by the due date will be forfeited.
Entry fee is $5 per person per event. Once your entry form is complete, place your form, together with the entry fee, in a sealed envelope, and place it in the blue box. You can also hand it in person to Kim Draper. Cash only, and an exact amount of money will be appreciated. All entries must be completed by the 10th October 2025.
- Kim Draper 0457 274 923
Season Opening Dinner (Sept 19)
Come and join us for a great evening on Friday, September 19th at 6pm. Chicken, lamb and vegan yiros available and yummy desserts.
Adults $25 per head and payment is required to reserve seats by direct transfer to KGBTC Bowls Account BSB: 105 141 ACC: 0387 22540 - Payment Reference: "Your Name" + Dinner. Please note that a booking sheet will be available at the club later this week.
Friday Night Happy Hour and Dinner (From Sept 5)
Join us every Friday for Happy Hour from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by Dinner served from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy a relaxing evening of delicious food, friendly faces, and a welcoming club atmosphere.
- Visit our Fun Feast Fridays at Kensi Club page for more information.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is on at the club again this Friday at 5.30pm. Hopefully, we will see a few more in attendance this week.
- Visit our Kensi Friday Happy Hour page for more information.
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all the latest news and updates. We also love seeing your photos of club activities and events, so feel free to share them with us!
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 24/08/2025