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Club NewsThe following club newsletters are available:
Trans Tasman U/18 and U/25 SeriesThe Trans Tasman series, held at our Club from 26 to 28 February 2010, was a huge success. The New Zealand teams were successful overall for the first time since the inception of competition, as follows: Under 25 Trophy - New Zealand beat Australia Spectators were treated to some exceptional performances by the players and some very close games. Thanks to every club member who contributed to the successful running of the tournament, especially John Porter and Kevin Croasdale. Also to greenkeeper Dennis Matthews, who presented the greens in exceptional condition.
Taranaki Men's FoursCongratulations to Don Trott, Bart Robertson, David Hood and Brian Wilson, who reached the quarter finals of this prestigious event. They were beaten by the eventual winners.
Women's Junior Championship Singles
Players L to R are Lisa Helmling, Win Cochrane, Lisa Cooley and Sharon Sowry History being created in our first woman's junior club tournament. The field of four were Win Cochrane, Sharon Sowry, Lisa Cooley and Lisa Helmling.The winner being Lisa Helmling. The games were all played in the best spirit with little time delay, and the measuring tape being used infrequently. The games proved that Birkenhead is developing a strong base of junior women's talent for the future. Bruce Cochrane (who is unbiassed) says "If fitness were to be a consideration in the game of Bowls, the men could learn something from the women."
Bowls Birkenhead Newsletter No. 14
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| Full and Life Playing Men | 118 |
| Full and Life Playing Women | 16 |
| Associate | 6 |
| 140 | |
| Life Non-Playing | 4 |
| Honorary Members | 11 |
| Social Members Men | 53 |
| Social Members Women | 58 |
| New Members | 40 |
| First Year Players Men | 4 |
| First Year Players Women | 9 |
| Casual bowlers mixed (Business House) | 120 |
| TOTAL MEMBERSHIP | 339 |
This number has increased since 1 December 2009 with new members joining.
Business House Bowls
The second section of Business Bowls starts Monday 25 January and every Monday thereafter until 8 March. Start time; evenings 6.00pm.
Junior Section
Junior Interclub
Playing dates:
February 15 and 22
March 1, 8, 15 and 22
5.30pm start
Names on board by stairwell
Venue's yet to be confirmed
Require many more names to represent the club
Junior Champ Singles – Men and Women
Closes Thursday 28 January
Play Saturday 30 January
Held over two days
National Finals
Congratulations Leanne at the National Finals in the singles. Leanne reached the top four in qualifying and missed out winning this game. The winner went through to win this event. This was a great achievement. Leanne you have done the club proud.
New Zealand versus Australia
Under 18s and 25s
Rod is in contact via email with Penny Herbert. Penny is the "High Performance Coordinator".
Sunday 17 January 4.00pm onwards (we will arrive in and will head straight to club. Just a few ends to shake out the flight and stretch.)
| Monday 18 | 1.00pm to 6.00pm |
| Tuesday 19 | all day |
| Wednesday 20 | all day |
Extracts from Email
The hours we would look for would be approximately 9.00am to 5.00pm each day. More than happy to work in with you and the club for your requirements though (i.e. change greens, rinks, direction etc.)
We have absolutely no objections to our club players practicing on the green that you are not using at the game time as your practice. If I can work out the finer details with you later, i.e. which rinks we can swap on and off, and what times we would like to be on certain rinks etc. just so we don't muck your members around.
Further Update
On the last day; Wednesday 20, they wish to have a full practice. New Zealand versus Australia with club members. These bowlers are the top players from Australia and we need out top bowlers to compete. Total players from Australia 14, men and women, plus support staff.
Kevin Croasdale
Club Captain
Men:
Ben Dallow (2nd year)
Women:
Rachel Meng 1st year
Rosie Rymer lst year
Mavis Smith 1st year
Social Members:
Michelle Hayward
Coroline Ellett
Patrick Atkinson
Murray Orr
Benji Wedgwood
Jan Ennor
Mike Walsh
Mark Hayden
Stan Henshaw
Edlee Hoeg
Associate:
Trevor Forward
Sponsors:
When dealing with our sponsors please let them know you are a member of the Birkenhead Bowling Club. Please support our sponsors:
Anne Lepper – Barfoot & Thompson
John Cox – Lawyer
Dils – Funerals
United Travel
New World – Supermarket
Enterprise Motors – Warrants & car repairs
Bakers Delight
Liquor King
Lion Breweries
Birkenhead Trust
Nuttal Jewellers
Export Meats
Bill Howarth – Panelbeaters
Henshaw Group – Builders, painters etc.
Airpro – Air-conditioning
Birkenhead RSA
Otawa Trust
Don Trott
Mates Brewery
Shore Shuttles – Airport transfers
Birkenhead Optometrists – Eye testing, glasses and frames
King Shilling – Bar & Café
United Gaming
We are always looking for sponsors. Cheers, Sandy.
Congratulations Emmie
Emmie Swart has been selected to the board of management to represent the woman bowlers of the club. A meeting will be arranged to greet all first year bowlers and meet the senior players and continue onwards from there.
Greens
Last to leave the greens please ensure the shed is closed and locked. It has been left open over night on several occasions.
At this time of the year, please make sure both sprinklers are placed in the centre of the green after games and practice.
Green Practice for Australian Bowlers
Under 18's and 25's in January. One green:
Sunday 17th January from 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Monday 18th January from 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Tuesday 19th January – all day
Wednesday 20th – all day
This will be the last newsletter for this year. Over-all the club is in great shape. The executives wish all members and families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year for 2010.
Kevin Croasdale
Club Captain
Birkenhead players achieved some outstanding results at the National held in Wellington in spite of difficult conditions.
Leanne Chinery followed up on her fine form this season by reaching the semi-finals of the women's singles before bowing out to eventual winner Jan Khan. Her team also reached the last 16 in the women's pairs.
Don Trott reached the quarter-finals of the men's singles, adding to his successes this season.
President Rod Mahon and Shane Gibson joined with Ron Murdoch and Rod Curran to successfully compete against 16 teams in Takapuna's birthday tournament held November 30 / December 1. The any combination tournament featured fours and pairs play.
Also to Midweek Tournaments.
Get your entry in ASAP - Ham Prizes for first, second and third plus afternoon and random prizes. ALSO we draw our attendance prizes - hams will go to 6 lucky people who have supported our tournaments this year. Also our normal raffles. This promises to be a BIG day. By the way, this replaces the tournament originally scheduled for 22 December, which is cancelled.
Get your entry in ASAP - 16 Ham Prizes plus 12 mystery prizes. Also our normal raffles. Come and enjoy the fun.
Wish to use our greens 19, 20 and 21 January 2010.
New Zealand versus Australia Under 18s and 25s
A contingent of bowlers, women and men; approximately 14 players plus support staff, will be here January 19, 20 and 21 to use the greens for practice for preparation for the big event in February. President Rod is communicating with Bowls New Zealand, Bowls North Harbour and Australia regarding this prestigious event.
The Australian committee has asked us not to change our programme, as they will fit in around us. I will give updates in the newsletter as this progresses.
Clothing on the green as per the hand book.
Domestic regulation one - Footwear and clothing must be worn. Members must adhere to this regulation. This includes all play on Saturdays and on days when centre and club championships are being played. At the Sunday Fours Tournament it was noted by the executive, that there were persons not correctly dressed, and the footwear worn did not comply within our standards. Did you?
Below are the top 10 reasons for bowling at Birkenhead, which was read out by Jonathan Coleman; MP for Northcote.
Kevin Croasdale
Club Captain
The Rotary Club of Birkenhead is holding "The Dawn Walk for Prostate" on 20 September 2009 to raise funds.
A PDF giving details and an entry form can be found here.
We encourage all members to support this very worthwhile appeal and to encourage others to participate or make a donation.
It was the not quite David Letterman show - we had President Rod instead.
With a not quite international cast - but we had our local MP, Jonathon Coleman, a representative from the N/Shore Council, Ian Coombe from Bowls N. Harbour and representatives from several local Clubs.
And it promoted Birkenhead Bowls to a captive audience of not quite millions.
Yes, Opening Day was a great success even though bad weather cancelled play.
Clearly this was an important occasion for Jonathon Coleman, who said that he had consulted PM John Key in coming up with a list of the top ten reasons to join Birkenhead.
And here they are:
10. Leonard Lanigan still tells the best yarns at any bowls function anywhere in the country.
9. What other club on the Shore has got a home grown world champion?
8. Even if you're not a great bowler, at this club you can still be a great drinker.
7. There's always someone here who's had more to drink than you have.
6. Do you really want to mow those lawns?
5. If it's been possible for Birkenhead to accept Lady members, there's no reason why we can't bring peace to the Middle East, halt global warming and solve the world financial crisis.
4. Because it holds the best Waitangi Day Charity tournament anywhere in the country.
3. The awesome catering and unbelievable bar prices.
2. You can tell the other half you're just off to Highbury to talk to the local MP about tax reform, when you're really ducking round the corner for a roll up and a pint.
1. Because it's a great community club, a great bunch of people, and you'll always get a terrific welcome here.
Our chief organizer, Sandy Cleghorn, organized a one hour walk for prostate cancer, around the isthmus at Beach Haven. This was sponsored by Birkenhead Rotary Club, and for those that had not been through the park before, it was quite an eye opener. For those that don't participate in walking as an exercise, it was definitely an eye opener. For the fitness of a few, I can see a difficult season of bowls ahead of them. Amazingly enough, we actually finished the walk with as many as we started with. An enjoyable breakfast was partaken in to finish the event off with. A thoroughly enjoyable morning. Thanks Sandy.
Oops! Sorry, it's an all day programme. Discs in box by 9.00am please and don't forget club colours if you don't want to feed the fish.
The Rotary Club of Birkenhead is holding "The Dawn Walk for Prostate" on 20 September 2009 to raise funds.
A PDF giving details and an entry form can be found here.
We encourage all members to support this very worthwhile appeal and to encourage others to participate or make a donation.
Congratulations to Leanne Chinney. Her Pairs team finished in 5th place in Section 1. They just missed out on qualifying for the Finals. Then Leanne qualified for the Finals in the Singles, ending up in 5th= position. Great efforts on very slow and poor quality greens.
Our Club member, Leanne Chiney (playing for Canada in the Pairs), is having mixed success. Three wins against Singapore, Japan and India but losses to Norfolk and the Phillipines, have left the pairs team in 4th position in section 1. However, there are 9 rounds so Leanne is in with a real chance.
Apparently the greens are running at around 8 seconds with a few bumps adding interest to the the path of bowls to the jack. Not easy.
Congratulations to new member Leanne Chiney on again being selected to represent Canada, this time at the Asia Pacific Championships to be held in Kuala Lumpar from 6 - 16 August 2009.
We hope you have a great trip.
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