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<strong>Under</strong> 18’s <strong>covered</strong> <strong>covered</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>gold</strong>, <strong>silver</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>bronze</strong><br />
page 19<br />
A BOWLS <strong>WA</strong> PUBLICATION<br />
Edition 90 October - November 2012 The Bowlers Lifestyle Magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Photo’s courtesy of <strong>Bowls</strong> Australia.<br />
<strong>Apia</strong> competition<br />
Premier League Preview page 22<br />
page 36
Aero champions leave their bowls<br />
at home when they play!<br />
Would the elite sponsored players of other br<strong>and</strong>s do that?<br />
We doubt it very much!<br />
Aero <strong>Bowls</strong> have the same l<strong>in</strong>e every time, which<br />
makes our Champions so confident they leave their<br />
bowls at home when travell<strong>in</strong>g. They simply use<br />
any set of the same type that is available on site.<br />
Julie Keegan plays top level bowls <strong>in</strong> NSW <strong>and</strong><br />
Queensl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> she leaves her bowls at home.<br />
Aero <strong>Bowls</strong> are manufactured to a precision not<br />
previously imag<strong>in</strong>ed for the humble lawn bowl.<br />
AeroTurboPro<br />
TightL<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Available with W<strong>in</strong>d Deflector Grips or<br />
Pla<strong>in</strong> R<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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tight tig i ht li l<strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e bowl owl wl - not<br />
straight raight t l<strong>in</strong> li l<strong>in</strong>e! e! TheTurboP TheTurboPro bP boPro ro takes tak takes grass aroun around und<br />
10 0 to 30 cms less le less s than a Dynamic.<br />
On the green the difference is obvious. Aga<strong>in</strong><br />
the almost perfect Arc Shape of the trajectory<br />
is achieved by the high level of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
used <strong>and</strong> extremely accurate mach<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. The<br />
bowl’s shape is mach<strong>in</strong>ed to 4 decimal places,<br />
accuracy previously unachievable. This precise<br />
form allows the bowl to turn <strong>in</strong>to the w<strong>in</strong>d<br />
while other br<strong>and</strong>s seem to struggle to hold<br />
their l<strong>in</strong>e, either go<strong>in</strong>g straight on, hook<strong>in</strong>g<br />
or com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> at right angles, BUT NOT the<br />
Turbo Pro - just an even, very predictable <strong>and</strong><br />
consistent arc.<br />
The same l<strong>in</strong>e every time is paramount to Aero<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> thus the l<strong>in</strong>e of a Turbo Pro is the same<br />
as a Dynamic, only the grass<strong>in</strong>g is different<br />
- less grass by 10 to 30 cms, depend<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
green conditions.<br />
See the two bowls on the same r<strong>in</strong>k <strong>and</strong> the<br />
difference is obvious.<br />
Aero Up Shots This is a genu<strong>in</strong>e quote from<br />
Kelv<strong>in</strong> Kerkow regard<strong>in</strong>g the Turbo Pro “it’s the<br />
easiest bowl to control for the most delicate<br />
upshots…I’m tell<strong>in</strong>g you its hold is better than<br />
any bowl I’ve ever used. The Dynamic <strong>and</strong><br />
Optima do exactly the same…unreal”<br />
The Turbo Pro is designed for greens, grass or<br />
artificial that run 16 seconds or more.<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong>: Not recommended due to the<br />
very different types of grass greens<br />
It’s the same precision applied to the manufacture of<br />
artificial hearts, knee jo<strong>in</strong>ts, <strong>and</strong> critical parts of the<br />
A380 aircraft - because all these items <strong>and</strong> the Aero<br />
Bowl are made us<strong>in</strong>g the same equipment.<br />
Bowlers are amazed that Kelv<strong>in</strong> Kerkow has a new set<br />
of Aeros almost every week. Often his opponent ends<br />
up buy<strong>in</strong>g Kelv<strong>in</strong>’s set - this has occurred twice <strong>in</strong> the<br />
last month.<br />
Aero Precision <strong>Bowls</strong> for Serious Bowlers.<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong>world: 76 Howe Street Osborne Park Perth (08) 9242 1686<br />
Aero available <strong>in</strong> sizes 0, 1, 1½, 2, 2½, 3, 3½, 4 & 5<br />
AeroDynamic<br />
NarrowL<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Available with W<strong>in</strong>d Deflector or Aero<br />
Dentations Grips or Pla<strong>in</strong> R<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
The Dynamic has a bias that is a very even arc.<br />
You will f<strong>in</strong>d there is not a h<strong>in</strong>t of a swoop or cut as<br />
the bowl reaches the head.<br />
Take a look at the top of the bowl <strong>and</strong> you’ll note<br />
how the bias falls away. This is the result of very<br />
accurate eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. The form (shape) is mach<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
to 4 decimal places, a level of accuracy previously<br />
unachievable. Comb<strong>in</strong>ed with the precise design of<br />
the bowl, which is quite unlike any other br<strong>and</strong>s, a<br />
stability <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>d is realised that was simply not<br />
previously atta<strong>in</strong>able. Aero <strong>Bowls</strong> turn <strong>in</strong>to the w<strong>in</strong>d<br />
(not a gale) <strong>and</strong> take less grass with the w<strong>in</strong>d. They<br />
do not hook, come <strong>in</strong> at right angles or go straight<br />
when they should turn.<br />
Both the Dynamic <strong>and</strong> Optima’s <strong>in</strong>credibly even<br />
trajectory is an obvious advantage on the green.<br />
Add a metre or two of weight <strong>and</strong> the bowls st<strong>and</strong><br />
up like none other, mak<strong>in</strong>g the up shot very much<br />
easier. Because the bowls do not “die”at the f<strong>in</strong>ish<br />
shot mak<strong>in</strong>g is a whole lot more consistent for<br />
every level of bowler.<br />
The Dynamic is our biggest seller <strong>and</strong> although<br />
we term it narrow bias,it is by no means a straight<br />
l<strong>in</strong>e. You can go around or under any bowl more<br />
accurately than ever.<br />
The Optima (top right)<br />
The Dynamic <strong>and</strong> Optima are very close cous<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
Aga<strong>in</strong> it’s the same l<strong>in</strong>e every time except the<br />
Optima will take a little more grass, between 15<br />
cms <strong>and</strong> 30 cms, depend<strong>in</strong>g on green conditions.<br />
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like never ever before.<br />
We do not adjust bowls after manufacture. They<br />
either come off the mach<strong>in</strong>e as a perfect bowl, or<br />
they are thrown away. The only reason they may<br />
not be perfect is if an air bubble was trapped <strong>in</strong> the<br />
blank from which the bowl is made. This can only<br />
be dis<strong>covered</strong> on the test<strong>in</strong>g table.<br />
So whether you choose Dynamic or Optima you are<br />
<strong>in</strong> world class company as Brett Wilkie uses both.<br />
Neither Brett Wilkie or Jeremy Henry would have<br />
changed br<strong>and</strong>s unless they knew that they had the<br />
best bowl money can buy - a bowl that performs <strong>in</strong><br />
all conditions.<br />
Brett <strong>and</strong> Jeremy like to w<strong>in</strong> so the best equipment<br />
is an obvious choice.<br />
Aero <strong>Bowls</strong> are of course sold <strong>in</strong> New Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
both of these models are entirely suitable for every<br />
type of NZ Green. Richard Girvan, Shannon McIllroy,<br />
Peter Belliss, Rowan Brassey, Val Smith <strong>and</strong> Matt<br />
Gallop will vouch for that.<br />
Recommendations.<br />
The Dynamic is designed for greens that run more<br />
than 13 seconds, artificial or grass.<br />
The Optima is designed for greens that run 10<br />
seconds <strong>and</strong> up, whether they be grass or artificial.<br />
On really fast greens both bowls are totally<br />
controllable, with no limit on how fast the<br />
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<strong>WA</strong> Juniors scoop<br />
the medal pool<br />
Page 19<br />
Premier League<br />
Preview<br />
Page 22-23<br />
Club <strong>in</strong> Profile<br />
Page 38<br />
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<strong>Bowls</strong> News<br />
President ............................................ 4<br />
CEO .................................................... 5<br />
Inclusive Practices .............................. 6<br />
Country Director ................................. 7<br />
Membership & Participation .............. 10<br />
National News ................................... 12<br />
Umpires ............................................ 15<br />
State News ...................................16-23<br />
Club News ....................................24-38<br />
Lifestyle<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ance ............................................. 29<br />
Legal Corner ..................................... 37<br />
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<strong>Under</strong> <strong>Under</strong> er er 18’s 18’s <strong>covered</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>gold</strong>, <strong>gold</strong>, , <strong>silver</strong> silve s <strong>and</strong> <strong>bronze</strong><br />
Premier League Preview Preview re revi vie iew<br />
e e BBowlers BBo le Li Lifestyle Lifest l Magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
M g <strong>in</strong>e<br />
On the Cover:<br />
The successful <strong>Under</strong> 18 sides who won<br />
the Robert Middleton Overall Champions<br />
Trophy <strong>in</strong> Tasmania.<br />
Submissions:<br />
Clubs are rem<strong>in</strong>ded that the cut off day for copy<br />
for the next issue is 12 November, 2012. Please<br />
email club articles to aaron@bowlswa.com.au<br />
3
FROM THE PRESIDENT<br />
Pat Buller<br />
<strong>WA</strong> B wls wl<br />
News N<br />
By the time you read this article a new season will be upon us, <strong>and</strong> with it the usual mutter<strong>in</strong>gs about<br />
selectors <strong>and</strong> their obvious shortcom<strong>in</strong>gs (who elected them aga<strong>in</strong>?), new recruits will be sized up<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>st the old stager <strong>and</strong> discounted as a johnny come lately, (remember he is not one of US), the<br />
greens will be either too slow or too fast <strong>and</strong> numbers as always will be tight.<br />
Every club has one or more of the above member’s who never seem<br />
to be satisfied with what <strong>in</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong>, their own volunteers are provid<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Perhaps each of us before we start fir<strong>in</strong>g the arrows need to rem<strong>in</strong>d<br />
ourselves that clubs cannot survive without the committed volunteer;<br />
which allows the rest of us to simply turn up on our prescribed play<strong>in</strong>g<br />
date <strong>and</strong> play the game we enjoy. Let’s all take responsibility for<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g those who support us <strong>in</strong> play<strong>in</strong>g the game we love.<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> Australia<br />
The CEO <strong>and</strong> I had the opportunity to travel recently to Launceston<br />
for the <strong>Bowls</strong> Australia AGM, where the states <strong>and</strong> territories elect the<br />
board members due for election <strong>and</strong> to partake <strong>in</strong> a series of meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
with our counterparts. Six nom<strong>in</strong>ations were received for the BA board<br />
to fill three vacancies, with Joe Aarons <strong>and</strong> Barbara Gilbert as <strong>in</strong>cumbent<br />
directors be<strong>in</strong>g returned <strong>and</strong> Nigel Smith of the South Tweed club jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
the board for the first time.<br />
The BA Constitution now requires the board to <strong>in</strong>ternally elect<br />
a President, which will occur at their meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> late October.<br />
Congratulations to Joe, Barbara <strong>and</strong> Nigel on their appo<strong>in</strong>tments.<br />
National Insurance Program<br />
Over the past 18 months BA has sought to maximize the economies<br />
of scale available from with<strong>in</strong> the national bowl<strong>in</strong>g community to<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>t a national preferred supplier of <strong>in</strong>surance. After much hard<br />
work two preferred tenders have been identified <strong>and</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
board recommendation to the states <strong>and</strong> territories, most likely <strong>in</strong> late<br />
October an announcement will be made. It is a key objective of the<br />
preferred supplier status that cheaper premiums will flow through to<br />
clubs <strong>and</strong> although there will be no compulsion for clubs to utilize the<br />
services of the preferred supplier, clearly the opportunity to compare<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g services <strong>and</strong> costs should be of benefit. Further <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
will be forwarded as it comes to h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
World Championships<br />
From 24 November – 9 December, Adelaide will host the 2012 World<br />
Championships. At the BA meet<strong>in</strong>g, national coach Steve Glasson<br />
provided a detailed brief<strong>in</strong>g on the work be<strong>in</strong>g undertaken to ensure the<br />
best possible chances of success – <strong>and</strong> believe me no stone is be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
left unturned <strong>in</strong> this regard ! I would encourage all bowlers to take the<br />
opportunity to visit Adelaide <strong>and</strong> watch the world’s best <strong>in</strong> action; <strong>and</strong><br />
of course to voice your support for the green <strong>and</strong> <strong>gold</strong>. Specific details<br />
are available onl<strong>in</strong>e through worldbowls2012.com<br />
Presidents’ Forum<br />
Information has been sent to club secretaries with regard to a<br />
likely Presidents’ Forum <strong>in</strong> mid December. Clubs are <strong>in</strong>vited to submit<br />
agenda items for consideration at the forum by 31 October. These<br />
forums have been very successful <strong>in</strong> recent times <strong>in</strong> aid<strong>in</strong>g two way<br />
communication between clubs <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>and</strong><br />
we encourage club committees to become <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the process.<br />
Juniors success<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally my hearty congratulations to our juniors <strong>and</strong> their outst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
performances <strong>in</strong> Launceston. I was able to watch a number of the<br />
f<strong>in</strong>als matches <strong>and</strong> each of our players performed extremely well<br />
<strong>in</strong> almost gale force w<strong>in</strong>d conditions. To take off the boys, girls <strong>and</strong><br />
overall titles is a first for Western Australia <strong>and</strong> augers well for an<br />
excit<strong>in</strong>g future <strong>in</strong> the game.<br />
4 mediatonic.com.au
FROM THE CEO Ken Pride<br />
Pleas<strong>in</strong>gly the first major B<strong>WA</strong> event of the<br />
season the Men’s state fours saw a 43%<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> entries, a great outcome <strong>and</strong> a key<br />
objective of the adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>and</strong> fixtures & events<br />
committee. The specific reason<strong>in</strong>g is arguable but the ability for<br />
many clubs to obta<strong>in</strong> valuable match practice the week prior<br />
to the commencement of pennant is certa<strong>in</strong>ly one explanation.<br />
The host<strong>in</strong>g of the sectional play on excellent grass greens at<br />
Doubleview, Mann<strong>in</strong>g, Cockburn <strong>and</strong> Bassendean so early <strong>in</strong> the<br />
season will no doubt further encourage teams <strong>in</strong>to the future.<br />
However there has been a tighten<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> the nom<strong>in</strong>ation of<br />
teams received after the clos<strong>in</strong>g date. In essence these teams will<br />
not be <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> the draw, unless a team withdraws from the field;<br />
irrespective of whether byes are with<strong>in</strong> the field. Once the draw is<br />
published only teams received prior to that draw be<strong>in</strong>g made public<br />
will be used. No changes will be made <strong>in</strong> the 24 hours prior to the<br />
commencement of the event.<br />
Whilst on state events some key changes to the ladies schedule<br />
this season will see the Pairs <strong>and</strong> Fours competitions commenc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on a Sunday <strong>and</strong> the triples post pennant season commenc<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
a Saturday. These changes are specifically designed to encourage<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g ladies to enter teams <strong>and</strong> aga<strong>in</strong> try <strong>and</strong> return the events to an<br />
appropriate level of nom<strong>in</strong>ation – a requirement if they are go<strong>in</strong>g to hold<br />
their position of importance on the state calendar. It is acknowledge<br />
that these changes will not suit every country league; however research<br />
has shown the majority will now be able to play <strong>in</strong> the events; someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that has been badly lack<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> recent years. Like everyth<strong>in</strong>g these<br />
changes will be reviewed <strong>in</strong> the off season; although self evident by the<br />
numbers nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Field of Play changes<br />
There have aga<strong>in</strong> been some less radical amendments, at least <strong>in</strong><br />
comparison to 2011/2012, to this season’s various metropolitan pennant<br />
conditions of play. These amendments <strong>in</strong> full were communicated some<br />
weeks ago to clubs <strong>and</strong> also lodged on the B<strong>WA</strong> website for general<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation. F<strong>in</strong>als formats, extreme weather wait periods <strong>and</strong> the<br />
removal of the greens requirement to run 13sec. for pennant are a few<br />
of the changes <strong>and</strong> all bowlers, but particularly umpires are urged to be<br />
up to speed (no pun <strong>in</strong>tended) with them for week 1.<br />
Capitation <strong>and</strong> the social bowler<br />
Some weeks ago I communicated to clubs a clarification to the<br />
capitation requirements of members. I have received a number of calls<br />
<strong>and</strong> letters decry<strong>in</strong>g the supposedly changed position of now requir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
corporate “guests” to be capitated – THIS IS NOT THE CASE.<br />
The def<strong>in</strong>ition of members requir<strong>in</strong>g capitation has not changed. We<br />
are all aware of the need to capitate full members; however those<br />
restricted or regular social users of a club’s greens similarly need to<br />
pay capitation. Most clubs will have three general categories with<strong>in</strong> their<br />
membership; the full, the restricted <strong>and</strong> the social (bar). The <strong>in</strong>itial two<br />
categories due to their use of greens are required to be capitated- the<br />
third is not. The capitation model is that which is used to fund our game.<br />
If this model is abused, sidestepped or purposely ignored, then the<br />
onus will fall back upon the full member <strong>and</strong> costs will escalate. If we<br />
all accept our responsibilities to the game as a whole, then the benefits<br />
will be widespread <strong>and</strong> the sport far more susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>in</strong>to the future.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally may I jo<strong>in</strong> the President <strong>in</strong> congratulat<strong>in</strong>g our juniors <strong>and</strong> their<br />
coaches Jaewyn Norton (girls), Col<strong>in</strong> Johnson (boys) <strong>and</strong> Elio Tolotti<br />
(manager) for their wonderful performances <strong>in</strong> Launceston – both on<br />
<strong>and</strong> off the green. It made for an enjoyable series of meet<strong>in</strong>gs with our<br />
contemporaries from the other states <strong>and</strong> territories!<br />
a <strong>Bowls</strong>West Publication 5
INCLUSIVE PRACTICES<br />
Denise McMillan<br />
Inclusive Practices Officer<br />
What’s New with Inclusive Practices at <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong>?<br />
Innaloo Sportsmen’s Club Monday BowlAbility program<br />
In the lead up to our 2012/13 Pennant Season the Monday<br />
BowlAbility program is chang<strong>in</strong>g its schedule from every Monday<br />
to the 2nd <strong>and</strong> 4th Monday of each month between 10:30 am <strong>and</strong><br />
11:30 am, start<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> October. We look forward to cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
program dur<strong>in</strong>g the spr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> summer season.<br />
Our Friday BowlAbility program cont<strong>in</strong>ues to br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> new<br />
participants with the addition of Intework Gosnells com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
October; we are look<strong>in</strong>g forward to meet<strong>in</strong>g our newest members<br />
<strong>and</strong> coach<strong>in</strong>g them <strong>in</strong> the game of bowls.<br />
TCCP Girls aga<strong>in</strong>st Boys .. the<br />
girls won this round!<br />
The lead up to the 2013<br />
Australian Open is <strong>in</strong> the works!<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> is able to send two<br />
bowlers (one female <strong>and</strong> one<br />
male) to participate <strong>in</strong> the Disability<br />
section, which runs parallel with the<br />
ma<strong>in</strong> event. The entry categories<br />
are Bl<strong>in</strong>d, Deaf, Intellectual <strong>and</strong><br />
Wheelchair. We currently have<br />
representation from the Deaf <strong>and</strong><br />
Bl<strong>in</strong>d <strong>and</strong> are work<strong>in</strong>g to fill the<br />
Intellectual category with Julie<br />
Srhoy from Spearwood Bowl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Club <strong>and</strong> Robert Hughes from East<br />
Fremantle Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club. Julie is<br />
already <strong>in</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g as we can see<br />
below! We would really like to<br />
send bowlers from the wheelchair<br />
category… any clubs who have<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals bowl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a wheelchair<br />
for their Pennant season are<br />
strongly encouraged to contact<br />
myself (Denise) on 0449 619 841<br />
or denise@bowlswa.com.au to<br />
express their <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> attend<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The Boccia Umpire is ready to<br />
umpire this game!<br />
Julie Srhoy from Spearwood<br />
practic<strong>in</strong>g at Cockburn for the<br />
2013 AU Open<br />
All bowlers have to pay their airfare<br />
<strong>and</strong> accommodation (although<br />
usually their respective clubs <strong>and</strong><br />
councils are happy to help out). I<br />
know we have some wheelchair<br />
bowlers <strong>in</strong> our state <strong>and</strong> I would be<br />
happy to provide more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
<strong>and</strong> support. 2013 will see our<br />
state disability team have a team<br />
manager present at the games<br />
to give support <strong>and</strong> guidance on<br />
game times <strong>and</strong> functions.<br />
Friday BowlAbility at Kard<strong>in</strong>ya –<br />
Ross<br />
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Friday BowlAbility at Cockburn – Anna<br />
Left: MS Society at Kard<strong>in</strong>ya – Suzi<br />
Murdoch Universities multicultural<br />
students enjoyed a<br />
“Come & Try” at Kard<strong>in</strong>ya Bowl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Club. Students came out <strong>in</strong> large<br />
numbers to learn how to play<br />
lawn bowls <strong>and</strong> gang up on their<br />
<strong>in</strong>structor Russell Braby, Study<br />
Abroad Coord<strong>in</strong>ator. Everyone<br />
had a great time <strong>and</strong> look forward<br />
to explor<strong>in</strong>g bowls back <strong>in</strong> their<br />
home countries. As well, Therapy<br />
Focus hosted an <strong>in</strong>door lawn bowls<br />
session for juniors with disabilities<br />
<strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g more about<br />
our great sport. Members were<br />
keen to be <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>and</strong> learn<br />
new skills – a great way to end a<br />
week at Herb Graham Recreation<br />
Centre <strong>in</strong> Mirrabooka.<br />
TCCP: A boccia ramp works wonders on a bowl<strong>in</strong>g green!<br />
On Saturday September 22nd a group from The Centre for<br />
Cerebral Palsy (TCCP) called the ‘Table for 8’ enjoyed a Come & Try<br />
at Lake Monger Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club. The members had a fantastic time<br />
<strong>and</strong> can’t wait to return on Saturday 20th of October, along with<br />
Be Friends, for another roll up. The group will be gather<strong>in</strong>g aga<strong>in</strong><br />
Sunday 25th November to celebrate Social Inclusion week <strong>and</strong> hope<br />
to have many different disability organizations bowl<strong>in</strong>g together.<br />
More updates on Inclusive <strong>Bowls</strong> Practices <strong>in</strong> <strong>WA</strong> will be <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
<strong>in</strong> the next issue of Jack Hi – if you have a story to tell, or would<br />
like more <strong>in</strong>formation on Inclusive <strong>Bowls</strong>, please let Denise know.<br />
Until then, happy bowl<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
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FROM THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR<br />
Kerry Andersen<br />
The September meet<strong>in</strong>g of the Board of <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> was held at the Halls Head Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Murray Districts League. This was the first regional meet<strong>in</strong>g of the Board, which was<br />
followed by an open forum to discuss current issues with Zone, League <strong>and</strong> Club members.<br />
Capitation, the Country Coach<strong>in</strong>g Enhancement Scheme <strong>and</strong> Country<br />
Week were some of the topics <strong>covered</strong>.<br />
The response to the regional meet<strong>in</strong>g was positive, <strong>and</strong> it is<br />
proposed to cont<strong>in</strong>ue with a visit to the Eastern Zone next year.<br />
The Country Coach<strong>in</strong>g Enhancement Scheme for sixteen men <strong>and</strong><br />
sixteen women from the four Zones, was held on the weekend of<br />
September 22, 23. The Doubleview Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club was host to the men,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Melville Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Club was host to the women. It is encourag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to note that this programme cont<strong>in</strong>ues to attract many nom<strong>in</strong>ations.<br />
Bowlers now have the opportunity to be recognised <strong>and</strong> accepted <strong>in</strong>to<br />
the <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> Academy to further their skills (See article <strong>in</strong> August-<br />
September issue of Jack Hi). A full report of the weekend can be found<br />
later <strong>in</strong> this publication.<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> is be<strong>in</strong>g brought to the country with the radio programme<br />
“Without Bias” now be<strong>in</strong>g broadcast on a Sunday morn<strong>in</strong>g at 7am.<br />
With hosts Jack Hever<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> Barrie Lester, country bowlers can now<br />
hear all the latest news on the game. Check the website for the radio<br />
station broadcast<strong>in</strong>g nearest to you.<br />
Congratulations to the State Junior bowlers who have won the Overall<br />
Champions Trophy at the National Championships <strong>in</strong> Launceston. We<br />
are very proud to acknowledge our country representatives - David<br />
Downey (Lake Grace), Mathew Ayres (Dudley Park), Jamie Conway<br />
(Pemberton) <strong>and</strong> Elizabeth Allan (Dudley Park), Dayna Cant (Dudley<br />
Park), Tanisha Johnson (Dudley Park). Special congratulations to David<br />
Downey, Tanisha Johnson <strong>and</strong> Elizabeth Allan who have been selected<br />
for the National <strong>Under</strong> 18 Squad.<br />
Congratulations to country players - Bev Scott (Capel), Lee Poletti<br />
(Geraldton), Noelene Keefe (G<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>) <strong>and</strong> Geoff Whyatt (Eaton), Eddie<br />
Dodd (Wonthella) - who have been selected to represent <strong>WA</strong> <strong>in</strong> the<br />
State Over 60s teams to travel to Queanbeyan, ACT <strong>in</strong> October.<br />
With the pennant season about to beg<strong>in</strong>, clubs will be active<br />
once aga<strong>in</strong>. The Country Committee is to meet <strong>in</strong> November <strong>and</strong> I<br />
encourage clubs to forward items for the agenda to their committee<br />
member. We are here to represent you <strong>and</strong> improve country bowls,<br />
<strong>and</strong> need your assistance to do this.<br />
Have a ggreat season – happy ppy bowl<strong>in</strong>g g <strong>and</strong> enjoy! j y<br />
EDITORIAL COMMENT<br />
A highlight of this issue is the fantastic<br />
results from our <strong>Under</strong> 18 bowlers <strong>in</strong><br />
Tasmania w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g medals <strong>in</strong> six of eight<br />
discipl<strong>in</strong>es was a terrific effort <strong>and</strong> without<br />
check<strong>in</strong>g the record books probably<br />
the best ever from a <strong>WA</strong> Junior side at<br />
National Championships. Congratulations<br />
to all players who feature on page 19<br />
especially David Downey, Tanisha Johnson<br />
<strong>and</strong> Elizabeth Allan who were selected <strong>in</strong><br />
Australian <strong>Under</strong> 18 Squads after their top performances.<br />
Also <strong>covered</strong> <strong>in</strong> this issue is a Premier League Preview (page<br />
22&23) plus all the results from off season carnivals both metro<br />
<strong>and</strong> country.<br />
I was lucky enough to venture out to the Goldfields for a part<br />
holiday/bowl<strong>in</strong>g/rac<strong>in</strong>g trip <strong>and</strong> enjoyed every second of it. On<br />
page 32 I take a look at the Boulder Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Carnival <strong>and</strong> all that<br />
the Goldfields has to offer plus a trip down memory lane revisit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the career of the legend that was Jack Osmetti.<br />
Bowl<strong>in</strong>g Clubs should not miss out on the boost your<br />
membership competition be<strong>in</strong>g run by <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> <strong>in</strong> conjunction<br />
with <strong>Apia</strong>. Full details available on page 36.<br />
Until next issue, good bowl<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
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The 2012 – 2013 season is <strong>in</strong> full l<br />
sw<strong>in</strong>g with bowlers throughout<br />
the State demonstrat<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
passion for the game through<br />
pennants fixtures, club events<br />
<strong>and</strong> many other forms of<br />
active bowl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
MEMBERSHIP &<br />
PARTICIPATION<br />
As committed bowlers, we need<br />
to be aware of the importance<br />
of ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g new bowlers to jo<strong>in</strong><br />
our ranks. In respond<strong>in</strong>g to this<br />
need, <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> has produced<br />
a promotional brochure aimed<br />
at encourag<strong>in</strong>g the participation<br />
of all ages <strong>in</strong> the sport. Details<br />
have been <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> both a<br />
mail out to your club <strong>and</strong> on the<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> website. Created as<br />
an aid to promote the game,<br />
club members are encouraged<br />
to h<strong>and</strong> out copies to friends,<br />
neighbours <strong>and</strong> the general<br />
community. Aaron at <strong>Bowls</strong><br />
<strong>WA</strong> will assist clubs <strong>in</strong> access<strong>in</strong>g<br />
electronic <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ted brochures for distribution.<br />
We rem<strong>in</strong>d all clubs that the <strong>Bowls</strong>mobile is available for<br />
advance book<strong>in</strong>gs to promote your club at local shopp<strong>in</strong>g centres.<br />
Sport<strong>in</strong>g completely new “A Sport for Life” signage, banners <strong>and</strong><br />
photo-boards, the unit is sure to create <strong>in</strong>terest with the public.<br />
Why not suggest your club take advantage of this great way to<br />
promote membership? Book the <strong>Bowls</strong>mobile for a shopp<strong>in</strong>g centre<br />
promotion near your club. Book<strong>in</strong>gs can be arranged through<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> on 9340 0800.<br />
“Have a Go” Day will be held at Burswood Park on Wednesday 14<br />
November <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Bowls</strong>mobile will feature at the event. It will be<br />
manned all day encourag<strong>in</strong>g people to “Have a Go” at roll<strong>in</strong>g some<br />
bowls <strong>and</strong> jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the fun.<br />
Everyone loves a competition!<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> is offer<strong>in</strong>g a great opportunity for your club to w<strong>in</strong><br />
eight CoolJack units as advertised <strong>in</strong> this edition of “Jack Hi”<br />
Details of how to enter are on page 36. Your club has also received<br />
competition entry details <strong>in</strong> its <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> stock collection bags <strong>and</strong><br />
full entry conditions are on the <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> website. Request your<br />
club to enter by the clos<strong>in</strong>g date of 8 January 2013.<br />
You will also notice on our website that Sport<strong>in</strong>gPulse’s App for<br />
the Iphone is now available. For those members who like to be up<br />
to the m<strong>in</strong>ute, we suggest you check this out.<br />
We wish all bowlers every success for the season <strong>and</strong> look<br />
forward to hear<strong>in</strong>g about any suggestions you feel may benefit<br />
our sport.<br />
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Welcome to the latest edition<br />
of ‘Lift<strong>in</strong>g The Lid’.<br />
On an ongo<strong>in</strong>g basis, <strong>Bowls</strong><br />
Australia, the nation’s<br />
govern<strong>in</strong>g body for lawn<br />
bowls, will provide the wider<br />
community with an <strong>in</strong>-depth<br />
look at the issues currently<br />
fac<strong>in</strong>g the sport.<br />
In this month’s edition we exam<strong>in</strong>e some excit<strong>in</strong>g new <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> Australia has recently developed to promote <strong>and</strong> further<br />
the coach<strong>in</strong>g st<strong>and</strong>ards of our sport nationally.<br />
I trust you will f<strong>in</strong>d it <strong>in</strong>formative.<br />
POSITION VACANT<br />
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Neil Dalrymple<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> Australia CEO<br />
Community Development Offi cer<br />
- Perth, Fremantle, South Coast <strong>and</strong><br />
selected wheat-belt areas<br />
Work with<strong>in</strong> Perth, Fremantle, South Coast <strong>and</strong> selected<br />
wheat-belt areas to <strong>in</strong>crease participation <strong>and</strong> membership<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the sport of bowls; provide support to clubs with<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess plann<strong>in</strong>g, member recruitment / retention,<br />
governance, fund<strong>in</strong>g, programs, <strong>in</strong>formation technology <strong>and</strong><br />
volunteer strategies; implement whole-of-sport programs<br />
delivered at club level; <strong>in</strong>crease the quantity <strong>and</strong> quality of<br />
coaches <strong>and</strong> offi cials; <strong>and</strong> accurately record local membership<br />
<strong>and</strong> participation data.<br />
Salary: $75,000 pa Package<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation go to:<br />
http://www.sportspeople.com.au/sp/position/PositionDisplay.asp?ID=20742<br />
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Competition &<br />
Selection modules<br />
After consultation with national<br />
coach Steve Glasson OAM, the<br />
high performance team <strong>and</strong><br />
state/territory associations,<br />
<strong>Bowls</strong> Australia is pleased to have<br />
recently released the next level of<br />
the coach accreditation structure<br />
– the Selection <strong>and</strong> Competition<br />
Modules.<br />
The modules provide the next<br />
step <strong>in</strong> the pathway for bowls<br />
coaches <strong>in</strong> Australia <strong>and</strong> also<br />
serve the additional purpose of<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g valuable education to<br />
players <strong>and</strong> coaches nationwide.<br />
The Selection Module is<br />
designed for club coaches,<br />
selectors <strong>and</strong> others who are<br />
keen to ensure their club has best<br />
practice selection st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Coaches should attend this<br />
workshop to learn more about<br />
the benchmark<strong>in</strong>g of players<br />
which can assist with selection.<br />
Selectors <strong>and</strong> committee<br />
members should attend this<br />
workshop to learn how to create<br />
a selection policy <strong>and</strong> a healthy<br />
philosophy for their club.<br />
The Competition Module<br />
focuses on the aspects of<br />
competitive bowls. Coaches<br />
should attend this workshop<br />
to ga<strong>in</strong> further <strong>in</strong>formation on<br />
how to best prepare players for<br />
competition, where to f<strong>in</strong>d the<br />
laws of the sport <strong>and</strong> conditions<br />
of play <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> how<br />
to educate players to focus<br />
on what they can control. The<br />
workshop conta<strong>in</strong>s practical on<br />
green elements where players<br />
can discover what their own shot<br />
timel<strong>in</strong>e is <strong>and</strong> how best to collect<br />
statistics.<br />
You do not need to be an<br />
accredited coach to attend a<br />
workshop – it’s open to players,<br />
committee members, selectors<br />
<strong>and</strong> other <strong>in</strong>terested persons.<br />
Contact your state/territory<br />
coach<strong>in</strong>g committee or CDO to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d out when the modules will be<br />
conducted <strong>in</strong> your area.<br />
Advanced Coach<br />
In addition, <strong>Bowls</strong> Australia is<br />
excited about the implemented of<br />
the Advanced Coach accreditation.<br />
Each four-day course covers<br />
topics such as know<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
own coach<strong>in</strong>g style, coach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
philosophy, how to plan your<br />
program <strong>and</strong> how to teach,<br />
observe <strong>and</strong> provide feedback<br />
to your players are all key<br />
components throughout coach<br />
preparation. Player preparation<br />
covers how players acquire skills,<br />
how to analyse movement, the<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of physiology <strong>and</strong><br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with a player’s mental<br />
ability.<br />
The course is conducted face<br />
to face with topics delivered by<br />
experts <strong>in</strong> their field <strong>and</strong> costs<br />
$500 for coaches who are<br />
recognised by the state/territory<br />
association or $1000 if they are<br />
not recognised.<br />
The Advanced Coach<br />
accreditation is ideally suited<br />
to coaches who STA’s believe<br />
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premier league club, development<br />
squad, zone/group/district <strong>and</strong><br />
state level. This may <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
coaches who are currently<br />
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district level coaches, state junior<br />
coaches, state assistant coaches,<br />
premier level pennant clubs <strong>and</strong><br />
development squad coaches.<br />
Contact your state/<br />
territory association to<br />
express your <strong>in</strong>terest, or visit<br />
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News N<br />
The new season is upon us once aga<strong>in</strong> with a few new rules for<br />
all Umpires <strong>and</strong> controll<strong>in</strong>g bodies to contemplate <strong>and</strong> apply as<br />
necessary. One such rule is conta<strong>in</strong>ed for the first time <strong>in</strong> the Field<br />
of Play rules for Pennants <strong>in</strong> our State, <strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g a much sought<br />
after direction as to how we might limit the damage <strong>and</strong> subsequent<br />
cost of repairs to the numerous synthetic greens a lot of our clubs<br />
have opted for. Please not however, this RULE applies to all surfaces<br />
as necessary.<br />
FOPR 24. Player damag<strong>in</strong>g the Green<br />
The Controll<strong>in</strong>g Body shall be at liberty to warn a player if <strong>in</strong> their<br />
op<strong>in</strong>ion he is caus<strong>in</strong>g damage to the green. Follow<strong>in</strong>g the warn<strong>in</strong>g, if<br />
the player cont<strong>in</strong>ues to cause damage to the green, the Controll<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Body may request the player to retire from the green <strong>and</strong> take no<br />
further part <strong>in</strong> the match.<br />
24.1 Refus<strong>in</strong>g to leave the green<br />
If the player refuses to leave the green, the player will be<br />
considered to become a default<strong>in</strong>g player as per law 1.3.3<br />
<strong>and</strong> law 1.3.10 will apply. The umpire’s decision is f<strong>in</strong>al.<br />
Of course, the “Controll<strong>in</strong>g Body” is <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> <strong>in</strong> Pennants <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Umpire-of-The-Day (of which there can be ONLY ONE per venue per<br />
round) is the representative of that Controll<strong>in</strong>g Body at each venue.<br />
The rule will require the Umpire of the Day to apply it appropriately.<br />
If more than one Umpire is officiat<strong>in</strong>g due to separation of greens<br />
etc, The Umpire-of-the-Day will be the only person to make the<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>ation upon appeal from any other Umpire-of-the-green.<br />
This rule has been brought about by the <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g pressure from<br />
some clubs that are or have experienced vary<strong>in</strong>g levels of damage<br />
from “dropped-bowl” deliveries <strong>in</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong>. These are bowls that are<br />
delivered from a height that results <strong>in</strong> the ‘dent<strong>in</strong>g’ of the compacted<br />
material immediately beneath the synthetic surface. It was felt that<br />
bowls delivered <strong>in</strong> a proper manner, from around 30cm or below,<br />
would be unlikely to cause damage <strong>in</strong> this way <strong>and</strong> the full life<br />
expectancy of a synthetic would be with<strong>in</strong> the realms of the possible.<br />
However, the reality of the matter is that far from the years of carefree,<br />
low ma<strong>in</strong>tenance greens, some synthetics appear to be cost<strong>in</strong>g<br />
considerable sums to repair after only a very short period <strong>and</strong>,<br />
anecdotal comments would <strong>in</strong>dicate that warranties are potentially<br />
negated by such damage.<br />
FOP Rule 24 should encourage coaches of clubs with players known<br />
to have difficulties with delivery of their bowls from a position low<br />
enough to avoid damag<strong>in</strong>g the green, to take those players aside<br />
<strong>and</strong> attempt to correct their delivery <strong>in</strong> one of three ways; correct<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their stance at po<strong>in</strong>t of delivery so that the po<strong>in</strong>t of release of the<br />
bowl is low enough; addition of a support<strong>in</strong>g walk<strong>in</strong>g stick (with the<br />
appropriate 75mm rubber base) to help ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> balance if balance<br />
is the issue; or by us<strong>in</strong>g one of the 3 br<strong>and</strong>s of approved bowl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
arms (requirements <strong>and</strong> application forms for their use is available <strong>in</strong><br />
downloadable form from the <strong>Bowls</strong> <strong>WA</strong> website l<strong>in</strong>k ~ www.bowlswa.<br />
com.au).<br />
If a club selects a team with players of known delivery difficulties<br />
to play at a venue that has a synthetic surface, it may be prudent to<br />
FROM THE UMPIRES<br />
Michael Goble-Garratt<br />
Congratulations to all those who attended the Metro course <strong>and</strong> accredited or re-accredited (a total of<br />
some 48 aspirants) as a result of pass<strong>in</strong>g their Umpires exams <strong>in</strong> September. A particular thanks goes to<br />
those two Clubs, Yok<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> Mt Pleasant, who provided the use of their premises to allow your B<strong>WA</strong> Rules Committee<br />
to conduct these tutorials <strong>and</strong> exams. In addition, our Country League Umpires’ reps have been busy ensur<strong>in</strong>g the cont<strong>in</strong>uity<br />
of skills with a further 75 umpires be<strong>in</strong>g recorded dur<strong>in</strong>g the off-season. Special mention should be accorded Ian Thomas of<br />
Geraldton for go<strong>in</strong>g out of his way recently to conduct a course at Karratha result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 7 accredit<strong>in</strong>g for an area, that due to<br />
logistical reasons, there were no current Umpires!<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude an additional player to act as a substitute <strong>in</strong> the event of Rule<br />
24 be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>voked.<br />
This rule is NOT <strong>in</strong>tended to be considered as a penalisation of<br />
players but as an attempt to reduce the ever <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g impost on<br />
members of clubs with synthetics toward the upkeep caused by<br />
avoidable damage such deliveries contribute. Hopefully it will be<br />
accepted <strong>in</strong> this light by all.<br />
The impact upon clubs with grass greens is not affected <strong>in</strong> quite<br />
the same way as it is relatively simple to ‘top-dress’ the divots for a<br />
reasonably rapid recovery of the play<strong>in</strong>g surface, though as stated<br />
above, the rule will apply to ALL surfaces.<br />
While on other matters <strong>in</strong> the Field of Play Rules, players are<br />
rem<strong>in</strong>ded that sitt<strong>in</strong>g on banks dur<strong>in</strong>g play is expressly forbidden,<br />
primarily for saftey reasons;<br />
FOPR 16.1 Players<br />
Players directly participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a game are not permitted to sit on<br />
the banks with any portion of their body <strong>in</strong> the ditch or on the green<br />
whilst play is <strong>in</strong> progress.<br />
• For the first offence on that day, the player shall be warned by the<br />
Umpire of the Day.<br />
• A f<strong>in</strong>e will be applied for each <strong>and</strong> every cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g offence.<br />
Umpires will be asked to enforce the start-time requirements for<br />
Pennants this season with players that do not turn up before the<br />
actual start of play time, for whatever reason, do forego the right to<br />
trial ends, even though they do arrive with<strong>in</strong> the allowed 30 m<strong>in</strong>ute<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>gency period outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the Field of Play Rules. So players,<br />
please ensure you arrive at the venue of play at the correct time to<br />
allow for trial ends under the rules.<br />
And f<strong>in</strong>ally, I have been requested to rem<strong>in</strong>d players that they or<br />
the managers <strong>in</strong> a Pennants side, to determ<strong>in</strong>e who should bowl<br />
first, should “toss a co<strong>in</strong>” (NOT ‘roll-a-bowl’) as per Law 18.2.1 The<br />
managers <strong>in</strong> a side game (or, <strong>in</strong> their absence, representatives of the<br />
sides), skips <strong>in</strong> a team game or opponents <strong>in</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gles should toss a<br />
co<strong>in</strong>.<br />
18.2.2 The w<strong>in</strong>ner of the toss should choose whether to:<br />
18.2.2.1 place the mat <strong>and</strong> then deliver the jack <strong>and</strong> the first bowl;<br />
or<br />
18.2.2.2 tell the oppos<strong>in</strong>g player to place the mat <strong>and</strong> deliver the<br />
jack <strong>and</strong> the first bowl (the oppos<strong>in</strong>g player cannot refuse).<br />
18.2.3 The option chosen by the manager or representative who<br />
w<strong>in</strong>s the toss <strong>in</strong> a side game will apply to all teams or<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gles players (or a comb<strong>in</strong>ation of teams <strong>and</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gles<br />
players) who make up the side.<br />
The Rules Committee wishes all bowlers all the best for the com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
2012 – 2013 season <strong>and</strong> that by adher<strong>in</strong>g to the various Laws <strong>and</strong><br />
rules, everyone will enjoy their chosen sport all the more.<br />
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