Bowls Central Coast / Zone 15

Monday, 17 September 2018

September 17, 2018

Patrons Graded Pairs Final

The Patron's Graded Pairs Final was successfully concluded today (17th September) at the Greens the Entrance, The overall winners were Umina Beach's Fred Hawksworth and Jim Phillips (Yes, the Jim Phillips who manages this web site). On hand to congratulate Fred and Jim was BCC Patron John Peek who first suggested that we hold a Patrons event.

BCC is enormously grateful to Creightons for their sponsorship of the Day. The winners will hold at their Club for the next 12 months the new Creighton's Shield to commemorate their win. They also received $400 prize money and a bottle of wine each donated by the Patron.

Other winners were Mingara's Barry Pike and Peter Yates who were 2nd receiving $300, Wyong's Robert Burns and Alan Carpenter were 3rd receiving $200, and Umina Beach's Peter Springett and Damien McPherson 4th receiving $100. The Entrance's Jason Scott and Graham Horton received $50 for the best card in Round 1. Similarly Mingara's Brian Millanta and Neil Dell for Round 2 and Halekulni's Gary Graham and Fred Peters for Round 3. All the prize winners were generously given a bottle of wine donated by the Patron.

The Greens The Entrance hosted the day superbly. The Greens were very fast and a pleasure to play on. Our thanks to Miro Perovic and the other Club staff and the BBQers led by Tony Morley.

Match Committee of Garry Ellis and Dick Thornton did an excellent job. They were totally unfazed when a team did not turn up.

Doug Rose.
Acting Publicity Officer

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September 17, 2018

Everglades Officers and Members Day

Everglades held its annual Officers and Members Day on Saturday 15th September 2018. The day was attended by BCC Secretary and State Councillor Doug Rose and Director and Chairman of Match Garry Ellis.  Also in attendance Everglades Country Club President Jan Montgomery and Senior Vice President Warwick Forrest. Jan is pictured above with Garry Elliss and Beryl Barber.

Everglades Men's Bowls President Ian Richardson presided over a wonderful function that was most competently MC'd by Bowls Secretary Andrew McDonald. Doug Rose pinned Royal Merit Badges on Garry Clarke and Brian Dolan.  Royal Tie Bars:were presented to Bill Vincent and Max Hull. Ladies President Jan Jones announced the presentation of RNSWBA Broaches to:Elaine Vincent and Fay Boyd.

Garry Ellis presented BCC Merit Badges to Eddie McCue and David Wakelin, and BCC name bars to:Kevin Hughes and left a name bar for Tom Cain who was unable to attend. Garry also presented BCC Ladies Broaches to Ros Sinnott and Beryl Barber.

Without volunteers like the persons mentioned above Lawn Bowls would not be possible. The Everglades Club is to be congratulated for their consistent actions to recognize  hardworking volunteers.

Ian Richardson and Doug Rose with Bill Vincent who received a Royal Tie Bar.

Doug Rose
Acting Publicity Officer

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Saturday, 15 September 2018

September 15, 2018

YOUR VIEWS ARE IMPORTANT

Bowls NSW is giving an opportunity to all players & officials to give feedback on the conduct of the
State Pennants competitions throughout NSW.
A simple survey that should take only 5 to 10 minutes gives all the chance to give their ideas towards the future of Pennants in NSW.
Click the following link (or copy and paste the url into your browser address bar)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018PennantSurvey

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Monday, 27 August 2018

August 27, 2018

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS NOT TO BE MISSED

It’s a smorgasbord of Bowls at Ettalong Memorial BC from 15th -22nd September as champions from sixteen Zones go head to head in their quest for a State Title. Follow the progress of our Central Coast champions.
    SAT 15th SEPT -   8.30am - State Fours and Pres. Reserve Pairs
    Fours – W. Hensley, P. McCarten, J. Watson, T. Shoebridge (Terrigal)
    Pres Res Pairs – T. Aldrich, S. Balsdon. (Ourimbah Lisarow RSL)
    SUN 16th SEPT AM   Semi-Finals        PM FINALS
    MON 17th SEPT - 8.30am   - State Triples and Pres. Reserve Singles
    Triples – M. McDonnell, P. Reynolds, M. Stead (Halekulani)
    Pres Res Singles – M. Cummings. (Ourimbah Lisarow RSL)
    TUES 18th SEPT - AM Semi-Finals     PM Finals
    WED 19th SEPT - 8.30am - State Pairs and Senior Pairs    State – S. Elliott, M. Wheatley. (Wyong)
    Senior – N. Williams, R Thornton. (The Entrance)

    THURS 20th SEPT - AM Semi-Finals   PM FINAL
    FRI 21st SEPT - 8.30am – State Singles and Senior Singles
    State – D. Morrison. (Terrigal) Senior – J. Roberts (Ettalong)
    SAT 2nd Sept    AM Semi-Finals    PM Finals

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Sunday, 26 August 2018

August 26, 2018

HALI CELEBRATES PRESIDENTS DAY

Bowls Central Coast President Kevin Dring congratulates John Guild on receiving a Bowls NSW Merit Badge

Around 145 Halekulani members celebrated President Robin Chant’s 10 years at the helm on Sat 25th August. President Robin took the opportunity to reward a new generation of Club Volunteers with Merit Awards as follows: -
Bowls NSW Merit Awards: -
Merit Badge - John Guild & Rex Austin
Tie Bars - Jim Hayden & Terry McManus
Bowls Central Coast Merit Awards
Merit Badges - Terry Gould & Graeme Eather
Name Badges - Andrew Henley & Gary Johnston

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Saturday, 25 August 2018

August 25, 2018

Members Day at Gosford City

New President of Gosford City Men's Bowling Club Ian Bennetts presided over his first members day on Saturday 25th August 2018.

In attendance were Tony Hegyi Deput President of Bowls Central Coast and Doug Rose Secretary and State Councillor. The event was also attended by Ed Johnson Deputy Chairman of the Central Coast Leagues Club.

Major award recipients were outgoing President Wes Lascock who received a 10 Years Service BCC Merit award. Wes has been on the Gosford City committee for the past 11 years as Secretary then President. Another 10 year BCC Merit badge was awarded to Bob Fraser who is an Umpire and a Coach as well as Senior Vice President. Bob runs the raffle after bowls every day and he has organized the cooking of the barbecue for the Mariners supporters every home game for the last 2 seasons.

Royal NSW Bowling Association name bars were awarded to Terry Pike and 15 year old Brandon Willmette. Terry is always around the Club assisting with whatever is happening including the distribution on the new shirts, jackets and caps. Brandon Willmette although still at school assists the Match Committee and the Selection Committee, but he does not participate with the selection of the teams. He is a very enthusiastic young man. Brandon was unable to attend the Members Day as he was in Dubbo with the BCC Under 18 Inter-Zone Side.

After the Presentations and lunch players adjourned to the greens to contest the Keith Rumbelow Trophy but unfortunately after only 6 or 7 ends were driven off the greens by rain and the event was called off. Never the less the participants all enjoyed the afternoon.

In the photo below immediate Past President Wes Lascock is congratulated on his award by new President Ian Bennettes.

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Monday, 20 August 2018

August 20, 2018

Munmorah United Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Munmorah United held a Birthday Luncheon to celebrate it's 50 years of service to the community. Invited guests were treated to a most excellent menu prepared by The Brasserie. The Luncheon was attended by Doug Rose Secretary and State Councillor of Bowls Central Coast. There were also many Life Members and Inaugural Members of Munmorah United at the Luncheon.

At an earlier function Bowls Central Coast President Kevin Dring presented the Club with an engraved silver plate from Bowls NSW commemorating the achievement. of 50 years.

Pictured below between CEO Alex Moore and President John Heaton are Life Members Charlie Cassar, Audrey Makoric, Alf Davis, Inaugural Members Jim Beadow and Ron Wend, and Life Member Bill Hammond.