October 2011

PBA Pairs starts this Friday night
Draw available

May 10, 2012
Kyle McIlroy has released the draw for the W.A section of PBA circuit to be played over the coming weekend at Osborne Park
The fields look very strong with several of W.A's best players involved. Should be cracking series of games and may the best performed players win

Scottish singles Draw

Welsh Singles Draw

World Singles Draw

World Pairs Draw

May 9, 2012

The PBA World Pairs starts this Friday night. Kyle has aked those competing in this event to be there at 6.00PM for a 6.15PM start.

Professional Bowl's Association
registration date extended till
4th May

April 30, 2012
A great opportunity to win a trip to the UK, WA have had three winners in the past, David Opie, Matt Mitchell, Glenn Pauling along with Stuart Bainbridge when he played in Queensland.

Details


Kyle McIlroy has been in charge of running the W.A section of the Professional Bowls Association for the past five years.

He has done a wonderful job and because of his efforts we have seen three W.A players win a trip to the U.K. and really put W.A players on the world map so to say.

No doubt this is one of the best events of the year and well worth the entry fee when you consider what can be achieved

Kyle is inviting players to join or renew their membership

 

Congratulations to Kelli Rogalski

April 27, 2012
Congratulations to young 18 years old Kelli Rogalski on her selection in the Australian A team.

Having seen her in action at Broadbeach in the Sides series where she was outstanding in her role as a lead. It was here first time playing for WA in her short career

It was no surprise at all to be selected considering her form not only in the series but winning a Gold Medal in the Triples in the six a side series prior to the start of the Sides series. lets hope it is not too long before she represents Australia

Clive Adams was in sensationally good form during the Sides series also has won selection in the Australian A team. Well done Clive.

The Big 500 results

April 15, 2012

Winner Prize $500

R. Foy, S. Trojac 16 ends 24 points +16

Runner Up Prize $150

A. Provost, A. Caccioppoli 15 ends 23 points +19

Third Prize $80

P. Budd, R. Cox 14 ends 22 points +20

Other 2 Game Winners $40

B. Weir, T Weir 14 ends 22 Points +19
K. Hough, E. Mikolajczyk 14 ends 22 points +17
R. Johnson, G. Douglas 14 ends 22 points +16
W. Hartzer, M. Dewson 14 ends 22 points +15
G. King, G. Brook 11 ends 19 points +11

Plate Winners $30

1 K. Smith, M. McMcavanna 11 points +16
2 T. Ingram, H. Dembo 11 points+11

Champion of Club Singles Champions Results

April 15, 2012
Quinns Rocks John Berecz has his biggest day in bowls when he won the Champion of Club Champions singles at Yokine.

ChampChamps Winner


Novice Results

Novice Winner

April 14, 2012
We have the results of the Saturdays play, including the follow on games.
Results

Many thanks to BowlsWA for passing on the results of the Novice Singles first days play

Novice Draw

Novice Section
Novice Knockout

May 14, 2012
BowlsWA have released the draw for this event which once again is a star studded field
Details

The Novice Singles Draw is also on line and we wish the players all the best to decide who will be the new Champion
Novice Draw

91.3 SportFM
Sides series broadcast

May 14, 2012
The Australian Sides series kicks off next Saturday morning at Broadbeach Bowling Club in Qld

91.3 SportFM will be there to broadcast the series. Colin Minson, Mike Zusman and Sherro will be doing the call.

Broadcast Western Standard Time

Friday 12 noon for a preview.
Sat-Sun 7-30 AM
Mon - Tues 8-00 AM


Listeners can SMS 0418 912 085 throughout the broadcast

If you can't get to a radio, anyone anywhere in the world can listen to the broadcast on the internet via desktop,laptop computer or Mobile phone on the link below.

SportFM 91.3

 

State team Bombshell at Broadbeach

April 19, 2012
Big news from Queensland, regarding State Skipper Daniel Trewhella, his place will be taken by Daniel Patterson.

Apparently Daniel Trewhella had broken a curfew and will miss the Sides series. That is all the info we have at the moment.

We have been mislead by the information that Daniel Trewhella was being sent home. This information is incorrect, he has not been sent home and is still in Qld. Sorry if we have offended

Sherro

State side changes

April 20, 2012
The State side has been changed tp accomodate the loss of State Skipper Daniel Trewhella
The rinks could be as follows

K. McIroy (sk), D. Rankin, S. Withers, N. Stevens.
J.Sharp, (sk), J.Slavich, D. Patterson, C. Packer
J.Goddard (sk), P.Harris, R. Bresland, C.Adams


This is a possible lineup, Kyle McIlroy to take the skipper role and at the same time moving Steve Withers back from 3rd to a seconds role.
Dave Rankin moves up from a seconds role in Jon Sharp's rink to play 3rd to Kyle McIlroy.


Kyle McIlroy has previously skippered for W.A way back in 2005. Kyle was the best performed skipper in Premier League this season

Vale
Gerry Edwards

April 13 , 2012
Former BowlsWA greens committee Chairman Gerry Edwards passed away 10th April 2012

Gerry was also a highly respectected member of both the Bedford and Yokine Clubs and well thought of throughout the bowling community.
A tireless worker for the good of the sport and of lawn Bowls in general.

A wonderful person who will be sadly missed.

Our condolences to his family at this very sad time

An unusual end in the pennant play for promotion

3rd Division Singles title goes to Forrestfield

April 10, 2012
The Pairs was played between two Morley sides while the 3rd div and under State Singles was won by...

Many thanks to Ron Head for this report
Winner

Stirling Easter Carnival results

April 9, 2012
Stirling have been running their very popular Easter Carnival for for the past 32 years

The winners were ......

Details

April 3, 2012
Doug Arrowsmith played in the final between Hollywood and Bassendean. He shares the nail biting and exciting last end with us.


Still hard to beat at the age of ninety years, Doug Arrowsmith is an ornament to the game of Bowls in Western Australia. Both on and off the green his contribution has been immense.

Many thanks Doug

Result

Fremantle split fours result

March 26, 2012
It was a full house at Fremantle for the Open Split Fours
The winners were ......

Details

Osborne Pk Novice Singles winner

April 4, 2012
Osborne Park held their Novice singles recently. The winner was...
Result

Top Skippers
Premier League/ One White/ One Blue

April 4, 2012
Congratulations to the Best performed rinks in first division this season

Top Skips Premier League

Top Skip One White

Top Skips Blue North


Sorry, at the moment we have no pic of the top Blue South rink

Victoria Park rumours

March 29, 2012
There have been several rumours getting around the Clubs regarding Victoria Park. Were they true, is the Club closing down?
Sherro has been hearing what everyone else has been hearing so I put it to Victoria Park President Wayne Butler and asked him if he was aware of these rumours and was there any substance to them

Wayne Butler reply

March 29, 2012
Important information from Wayne Butlers regarding relocation
More info

Blue North Promotional final review

March 26, 2012
Ron Head's review of One Blue North promotional final
Blue North/South pennant playoff Review

Blue North Promotional Review

Ladder and stats

Club by Club stats

One White finals review

April 2, 2012
Ron Head reviews the final

One White Review

Ladder and Stats

Club by Club Stats

Blue South finals review

April 2, 2012
Jack Driver reviews the pennant finals

Blue South review


Ladder and Stats

Club by Club Stats

Cambridge Knights
Premier League Champions

April 1, 2012
Cambridge Knights well and truly upset the Doubleview applecart twice over the weekend to win the Premier League Pennant in a grand performance that leaves no doubt as to who has the best 16 in W.A

Premier League GF Review

Premier League GF preview


Premier League semi finals review

Kind act of generosity

April 3, 2012
from time to time we hear about the not so good side of the sport, not all that often do we hear about the good side.
There are many volunteers involved in the sport that give up hours, weeks, months and years of their time to help their Club and the game in general.

Word filtered its way to me recently that a team competing in a Bayswater carnival won $1000 first prize. They donated $500 of the prizemoney back to the Club who were fundraising for an important project. Such kindness is rare these days.

Take a bow Steve Black, Aaron Delaporte, Phil Hutchinson and Jamie Davies

Cambridge Knights
Premier League Champions

April 1, 2012
Cambridge Knights well and truly upset the Doubleview applecart twice over the weekend to win the Premier League Pennant in a grand performance that leaves no doubt as to who has the best 16 in W.A

Premier League GF Review

Premier League GF preview



OTHER RESULTS

MANNING 75 (6) def KALAMUNDA 71 (2)

To win the One White division pennant.

Aj Heal 29 bt D. Von Horn 11
J. Franciso 18 bt F. Anderson 15
M. Mitchell 14 lost to S. Alden 22
W. Heldt 15 lost to M. Biglin 23

COCKBURN 81 (7) def BEDFORD 68 (1)

ONE BLUE PENNANT FINAL

1.) Joe Spadaro v Cliff Graybrook 21-10
2.) Marin Dragojevic v Cody Packer 25-22
3.) Joe Marevic v G Gray 13-19
4.) Steve Srhoy v Scott Edmonds 22-17


WARNBRO 84 (5) def SAFETY BAY 78 (3)

Warnbro made it – even though with not much to spare – in front of a huge crowd of supporters from both teams. The details are:

J Trewhella 35 defeated M Massari 5
L Strange 17 lost to N Read 18
T Ball 17 lost to Alan Holmes 23
T Tuckerman 15 lost to G Scott 32

One Blue Sth Promotional Finals

March 31, 2012

SEMI-FINALS

Safety Bay 82(6½) defeated South Perth 71(1½)

A Holmes 27 def B Kalinowsky 16
N Read 21 def M Petrich 19
M Massari 15 drew with V Santostefano 15
G Scott 19 lost to Ken Pride 21

Warnbro 88(6) defeated Spearwood 74(2)

J Trewhella 27 def I D'Ascenzo 10
T Tuckerman 23 def V Pesich 21
T Ball 17 lost to I Unkovich 18
L Strange 21 lost to K Nadilo 25

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Safety Bay 74(7) defeated Spearwood 61(1)

G Scott 21 defeated V Pesich 15
A Holmes 19 defeated I Unkovich 12
N Read 20 defeated I D'Ascenzo 18
M Massari 14 lost to K Nadilo 16

So it is the Wizards against the bay for that second promotion spot tomorrow afternoon.

David Phillips.

One White finals

March 31, 2012
Very briefly, here are some results from kalamunda. Sorry that they are incomplete in terms of rink winners.

John Terrell

Kalamunda and Manning are through to the pennant play-off after both convincingly defeated Mount Pleasant in their respective morning and afternoon "crunch" matches at Kalamunda today.

AM ROUND
Kalamunda 7 (98), Mount Pleasant 1 (53)

PM ROUND
Manning 6½ (85), Mount Pleasant 1½ (67)

In the first (elimination) final earlier in the day, Manning easily accounted for Sorrento

Bowlsworld Tipping Competition

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May 14, 2012

This comp is for the
second round of 9 Premier League and One White pennant rounds, starting this friday.
Many thanks to Bowlsworld for their continued sponsorship

ANYONE CAN ENTER

the winner will receive a set of coloured
AERO Bowls, we will have more info regarding the Aero Bowl a little later.
Please remember that tipping closes 5.00 pm on friday

Up till that time you can change your tips if you find it neccessary to do so, your selections will be sent to you by email.

Tipping


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Live scores from Richmond Union

March 30, 2012
Thomas Mitchell defeated Nathan Rice in a stellar game, he will meet another topliner in David Holt which should be a ripper of a game but at the moment things look kinda bleak for Thomas
Just click the link below to see updated scores every 5/10 minutes

March 30, 2012

Richmond Union have a live scorecard for the finals, you can follow Tom Mitchell V Nathan Rice on this link, scores updated every 5/10 minutes
Many thanks to Stan Meale for alerting me so our visitors can be in touch with what is happening
Scores

Richmond Union Masters

March 29, 2012
One of your guys is doing well in the Richmond Union Masters over here Sherro.

Thought your blokes couldn't handle slow dodgy tracks? he has taken out a few good names here and plays Lurch (Nathan Rice) tomorrow, and the way he is going could well do the job.

Link here will show you his progress and he also had to win two earlier qualifying games. From Victoria park also and it seems they need some good news. Enjoying that heat?

Stan Meale.

Results

Having a Hedlt of a good time

March 28, 2012
There is another famous family having a ball, the Heldt family are having a hell of a good time.

Susan:
1st Division Green at Manning, obtained promotion to 1 White.

Shenayde:
Manning Premier League, 1st on Ladder and play Osborne Park in the final.

Blake:
2nd Division Red @ Mosman Park. Team made finals after promotion last year. Was looking like relegation earlier in the season. 3rd to the legendary Guy Hagan.

Wayne:
1st Division White, New to Manning this year. Skipper.

Having a Ball

March 29, 2012
Sorry to say but we forgot to mention another Ball! Yes that makes 5 members of the Ball family involved in finals. We were unaware that Robbie Ball's young son Troy is also playing in the finals and if things work out he will become a pennant winner at such a young age.

We sure wish Troy and all the Ball family the best of luck in the finals



March 27, 2012

Yes sir, the famous Ball family are indeed having ball, all of them ! They have achieved much success winning many titles over the years

I am Just wondering if this could be some kind of record.

5 of the Ball family are playing Saturday Pennants, and all of them playing in the finals and at different Clubs.

Terry --.-- finals in One Blue Sth at Warnbro.
Robbie --- finals in Six Gold at the Valley.
Troy ........ finals in Six Gold at the Valley.
Norm ---- finals in Two Red at Kardinya.
Brad -...... finals in Premier League at Doubleview.

There is one more from the Ball family.

We Forgot about sister Dale from Bolgart, who has just been involved in back to back wins for her pennant team.

No doubt about it The Ball family are a very competitive group who just love their bowls and we take this opportunity to wish them all the best next weekend in their chase for ultimate success

Well done to BowlsWA

March 28, 2012
Well done to BowlsWA, they have pulled the right lever in selecting a venue North of the river for the Premier League, One White and Blue Grand Finals

There were several good choices to select from, Yokine was chosen and there is no secret about how good their greens and facilities are.

I am hopeful that the fixtures in future will be drawn up so that the Grand Final will be played before the football season starts.

The largest crowd at the Premier League final was when no AFL football match was played on Grand final day a few years back.
All it takes is to start the season 14 days earlier like they do in other States

Sadly as far as Bowls is concerned this Sunday sees the West Coast Eagles play the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne so there is no guessing where many would have been spectators will be spending their time.

Osborne Pk
Mens Club Championship Singles

March 23, 2012
The Osborne Pk Club Championship Singles final was completed last night
It was a terrific contest between Rob Lawrence and John Goddard , the winners was....

Final

Premier League Pennant results
round 18

March 24, 2012

All results on site

Premier League Scores

PL Ladder and Stats


PL Club by Club Stats

Sky diver March 21, 2012 Our Sky diving State selector has received rare praise indeed from one of our letter writers and we have avoided legal action, but only just Sky Diver Letter And this arrived in the post as well Sherro, Even when he's dropping at 100 mph the little bastard was still talking. A braver man than me – why the hell would you want to jump out a perfectly serviceable aircraft?? Regards Beardy

State Selector takes a dive

March 19, 2012
State Selector, Lawn Bowler extroadinare and 3rd in the best performed rink in the PL this season, is a man who knows no fear, we have a link to prove it is so
Prickles

Kyle McIlroy wins

March 19, 2012
Doubleview skipper Kyle McIlroy and his rink are the best performed rink for season 2011-12. With one round of the home and away fixtures remaining they cannot be overtaken and have 14 wins 2 losses + 122 shots up with one game to play

Kyley Mac has made a huge turnaround on recent previous years where his stat sheet was not good reading.
This outstanding performance was achieved with two Senior citizens, Roger Barns, Prickles Thorn and a bushy, Greg Crisp from South Mandurah.

Sherro managed to catch up for a light hearted chat with the group.
Interview

Country Week
Fours/ Pairs/ SIngles
Results

March 9, 2012
The Country Week Singles was completed today, the youngest ever winner hails from Busselton.

Interview with the winner

Friday results

Singles results


Pairs results

Fours results

Senior State Singles final

March 14, 2012

FINAL

Tony Krajancic V Hugh McKay

Semi-Finals

2012 Winner


Tuesday Results

Yokine Blue ribbon event goes to
Erron Martin

March 12, 2012
Congratulations to Erron Martin the winner of the Yokine Club Singles Championship.

He defeated Eddy Hammond 25-9 to win his first ever Club singles Championship. On the way to the final he defeated Ian Cooper 25-20 in the semi and Ian Coghill 25 - 18 in the quarter final after being down 15-3

Erron is a sponsor of this web site and runs a Bob Jane store in Midland. He looks after Lawn Bowlers and is the man to see when it comes to tyres, wheels and wheel alignments

Morley Millions pairs results

March 12, 2012
A very good field was at the Morley Bowling Club yesterday to compete in the Morley Millions pairs
The winners were ......

Details

Narembeen Bowling Club April 3, 2012 The Narembeen Bowling Club is looking for a second hand heavy duty greens roller. We would be prepared to pay for it and pick up. Arthur Cousins. Greens Committee 0429 647 330

Kalamunda split fours result

March 6, 2012
A very good field took took to the greens in the Kalamunda split fours
The winners were ......

Details

Thornlie Ravens Classic results

March 6, 2012
Thornlie Ravens Classic was played over the weekend
Who was the winner, I thought Buddah Rewell might have been
Our visitors might think differently

The winners were ......

Details

Mills Park fours result

March 4, 2012
The well run Mills Park carnival was played yesterday.
The winners were ......

Details

Country Week Pairs
Results

March 4, 2012
The Country Week Pairs results for all section play. We thank BowlsWA and Brian Burton for passing on these results
Results

Country Week Singles
Results

March 3, 2012
The annual Country Week got underway yesterday, the Singles was the first discipline played.
Results

Welcome Fours

March 2, 2012
The welcome Fours held at Osborne Park atttracted a huge field, The eventwas won by...
Result

Country Allstars roll the Metro in memorable win

March 1, 2012
For the first time in living memory the Country Allstars really upset the applecart when they defeated the Metropolitan State squad in a nailbiting thriller.
The results
The teams

Must add that what a good selection for the Country Allstars, Ken Pride and Roger Barns were in York recently when they spotted a player Jamie Conway, a young man who was playing in the Zone playoff and leading brilliantly. He was so good they invited him to be part of the Allstar team, Jamie performed outstandingly well last night to help his rink cause a boilover when the rink led by Brian Calthorpe defeated Jon Sharp's rink convincingly in a high standard contest.
Well spotted by Ken Pride and Roger Barns, there is a message there for all players

Doubleview
Master PairsFinal

February 28, 2012
Congratulations to Peter Ker and Matt Mitchell who won the Doubleview Master Pairs defeating Joe Rollnik and Linton Pike

Final

February 27, 2012
Many thanks to Bob Leed for the job he does getting the scores for our visitors

Results of last 8

Draw last 16

Results day two


Draw for day two


First rd Results

Vic Park
Quick and the Dead Mixed Pairs results

February 27, 2012
A large field contested the Vic Park mixed pairs on Sunday, the winners were......
Results

W.A State Team v President Pats
results

February 25, 2012
BowlsWA President Pat Buller side gave the W.A State side a good run for their money
The sides

Doubleview Master Pairs
Draw for day two

February 24, 2012
Results day two
The second round of the Doubleview Master Pairs will commence this Sunday Morning.
The famous Katunarich Brothers will be making an appearance, they are in different teams but are both in the same section. Good to see the Kat and brother Brian back in the action over the weekend and perhaps a little longer

Sherro was most impressed with the quality of last week field The second round draw looks to be even more impressive than last week
Draw for day two

February 19, 2012

The first day of Doubleview Master Pairs commenced today with the first 8 sections taking part in a star studded field.
The following 8 sections will play next Sunday

First rd Results

President Pat
selects a good side to play
W.A State Team

February 21, 2012
BowlsWA President Pat Buller has selected a good team that will give the State side a run for their money.

The game will be played this Friday evening starting at 6 pm at the Osborne Park Bowling Club on a first class green
All welcome to come and see a great game
The sides

Radio show SportFM 91.3
Saturday morning

May 14, 2012
The last show for the season will run from 7.00 AM thru to 8.30AM

Guests this week:

Trystan Smallacombe
Cambridge Bowling Club

Matt Ellul
Stirling Bowling Club

Prickles Thorn
Doubleview Bowling Club

Phil Long Victoria Park Bowling Club

listeners are invited to ring in on 9418 7700 or send an
SMS 0433 975 586

Bowlers if you can't get to a radio you can listen on the link below

SportFM 91.3

Pennant preview round 16

March 8, 2012

Premier League preview
PL Ladder and Stats

One White preview
Ladder and Stats

Blue North preview
Ladder and stats

Blue South

Ladder and Stats

Doubleview Master Pairs Draw

February 15, 2012
It's that time of the year when the Doubleview Master Pairs which is one of the best events on the Bowling Calendar is on again.
This long running event has produced many highlights over the years.

Now in its 45th year the first Doubleview Master Pairs was won by W. Stephens and J. Webb way back in 1967,
The 2011 Master Pairs as won by Neil Payne and Farley Anderson
.

This year has attracted another high standard field with many of the combinations in with a chance to share in the chop up and take home some of the $5000 prizemoney that is available.

The draw we have has been made for both Sundays and the event will be sectional play

It is important for playerss to please read the conditions of play, Doubleview have acted wisely to stop unnecessary player movement which has been a blight in all forms of Pairs play in the past

Draw

Conditions of play

Osborne Pk
Club Championship Pairs

February 14, 2012
The Osborne Pk Club Championship Pairs was a terrific contest, the winners were
Final result


MIXED FOURS FINAL 2012

G. Evans(sk) L. Bell, Leslie Bell, Helen Stevens.... 20
defeated
P. Caffell(sk), G. Milne, J. Greenough, J Caffell.....18

Semi's
G. Evans d M. Sims 23/4,
P. Caffell d G. King 13/9

Plate final
M. Ryan d R. Clark 18/8

Plate semi's
M. Ryan d T. Shrewsbury 20/5,
R. Clark d P. Chalmers 15/12

Can anyone help

February 16, 2012
I would like to thank the ever hardworking BowlsWA President Pat Buller who came to the rescue and kindly donated his own copy of A-Zen of lawn bowls by Barry Slater /John Bliss to Bill Fitzgibbon who resides in N.S..W.
Well done to Pat who has made a fellow Lawn Bowler very happy and will be sure to get plenty out of the book

Also a huge thankyou to our many visitors for their offer of help and directions.


February 14, 2012

Is there a bowler out there that might be able to help out with this request.

A-Zen of lawn bowls by Barry Slater /John Bliss

Hi I am looking for the above mentioned book for my wife who has just taken up bowls.

Can you help as it is very difficult to find?
Thanks bill

91.3 SPORTFM Bowls show

February 13, 2012
It was an interesting and entertaining interview with State selector Lindsay Thorn who spoke at great length regarding the State side, did he give the game away somewhat when he said one of the backend could be moving forward to the front end.

I would have asked Lindsay who it might be, but as a selector he is not allowed to reveal any info so I havent been in touch with him
ReadMore

Australian Open Triple/Pairs/Singles
results so far

February 24, 2012
We have three West Australian players playing in the finals of the Australian Open series being held in Melbourne today.

Andew Ness from the Cambridge Bowling Club has won his way thru to the final in Blind Bowlers catagory of Aust Open.. Harold Christensen is his Director
BWD Men's ABBA

We have two W.A Ladies making it into the Pairs final. Kristina Krstic and Rechelle Cole will play 6.am friday morning, we should know the result soon

Ladies Pairs

Mens Pair results


Mens Australian Open Singles

Mens Triples
February 23, 2012
Scott Walker and Glenn Pauling doing well at the Australian Open are into the semi finals which will commence at 9 am WST

W.A Men's/Lady's State side

February 20, 2012
BowlsWA Have announced the State side to play in Qld this coming April
The side and positions

W.A Ladies State side

W.A Ladies side

All Senior State Pairs results
down to the last 4

February 7, 2012
PLAY CONTINUES WEDNESDAY AT OSBORNE PK
AllResults from the Senior State Pairs
Many thanks to BowlsWA and Ian Wittber for these results
Results

Senior State Pairs finals results

February 8, 2012
Congratulations to the Sth Perth pair Geoff White and Greg Reagan who won the State Senior Pairs title defeating Wanneroo's Reg Humphryson and Geoff Smith 17 -15

The semi finals

Geoff White/Greg Reagan defeated Cambridge's Greg Kane/ Tony Bellos 26-7

Reg Humphryson / Geoff Smith defeated Thornlie's Glyn Vaughan/ Terry McCormack 18-17

State Senior Pairs results

February 7, 2012
The State Senior Mens's Pairs section play was played yesterday, all results are linked at bottom of page

Results

Letter from NSW

February 3, 2012
An interesting Letter from a WA Bowler who moved to NSW last year on how different Bowls is in that State .
Letter

State side named

February 10, 2012
BowlsWA announced the side selected to represent WA. in the Sides series to be held in Qld in April

A look at the selected side

Mike Zusman selects his State side

February 10, 2012
SPORTFM Bowls show Radio host Mike Zusman, a keen and astute judge of Lawn Bowls was asked to select the side he would like to see represent W.A next April.
Mike's selection

I thought Sherro might as well have a go as well.
Sherro's selection

Abandonment Letter to Ken Pride

February 1, 2012
After the abandonment of play last weekend we recieved several letters from our visitors.
Sherro approached BowlsWA CEO Ken Pride and invited him to respond to some questions that were raised in the letters we recieved. A very big thankyou to Ken for taking the time to respond and put bowlers in the picture regarding the decision to abandon play

Questions

Ken Pride Response

BowlsWA get it right

January 30, 2012

The decision of BowlsWA proved to be......

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Doubleview PowerHouse too good for the Manning Eagles

January 30, 2012
THIS IS A ROUND 14 GAME PLAYED EARLY DUE TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The One White Doubleview PowerHouse who are in last place on the ladder surprised the bowling world when they smashed the second placed One White Manning Eagles side 94 - 51 at Manning on Sunday.

A huge win that has come out of the blue with Doubleview winning on all rinks.
This is the second 8 pointer for Doubleview who got one against Mt Pleasant a couple of round ago

Pat Buller....... 26
J. Francisco..... 14
Tough and tight Buller led 17-14 with 4 ends to go put the foot down and accelerated away against the tough to beat John Francisco with 4, 1, 1, 3 to run out handy winners

E. Johnson ......18
M. Mitchell ......13
Another hard day at the office in this game for both sides. Johnson led 12-11 with three ends to play picking up a 5 and a 1


G. Nelson ........27
A. Heal ............15


W. Langdon .....27
W. Heldt ............9
This game saw the Manning boys piling them onto the jack for the first 7 ends but were thwarted by the brilliant Winton Langdon who did all the damage, his side come good for him and away they went.

Terry Ball

January 28, 2012
Terry Ball, one of the famous ball brothers is off to the Eastern States toward the end of April, with the idea to be in Queensland for the Winter Gold carnival. from 5th -20th July 2012

Terry was wondering if anyone else is going, and would they like to form a team with him in it ?

0421 835 201
or
terry@pelicans.com.au

SAT PENNANTS ABANDONED

January 27, 2012
The Chairman of the Men's Match Committee, Brian Burton has sought the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology regarding the forecast for tomorrow afternoon. The advice received is that the temperature will be forecast to be 42C with a potential to be hotter during the afternoon hours.

As a result, noting Bowls WA's duty of care to its members;

A) The Saturday Ladies Pennant Round has been abandoned,
B) The Saturday Men's Pennant Round has been abandoned (including therefore tonight's schedule Friday Night Premier League fixture),

HOWEVER
C) Ladies Friday Night Pennant has NOT been abandoned (Refer Pages 45 and 81) of the Fixture Book for specific reference to Conditions of Play.

No points will be allocated to fixtures abandoned in (A) and (B) above.

State Singles winner 2012

January 26, 2012
Anthony Provost wins a thriller against Steve Withers 25-22 to win his 4th State Singles title...
FINALS ROUND UP
DAY THREE ROUND UP
Day two Results
Round up

Day one Results
Upset

State Singles last 8 results

January 24, 2012

lAST EIGHT RESULTS FROM SORRENTO

A.Provost 21
defeated P.Nicholls 5

N. Stevens 21
defeated J. Goddard 16

Russell Bates 21
defeated Eddy Dodd 17

S. Withers 21
defeated D. Rankin 19




January 23, 2012


January 22, 2012




Defending Singles Champ Clive Adams has knocked out ot the State Singles, and what a knockout it was when he was defeated 21-4 by Shane Knott. Gary Caffell fell to the spell of of State Triples Champ Brad Ball

Duty of care

January 26, 2012
I read with interest the BOWLSWA report of the Mens State Singles Final.

Apparently neither player was perturbed about the 42 degrees heat, so obviously the weather was not considered extreme and therefore no duty of care was required.

Congratulations to both players for putting on a great show, especially to Anthony for making it title number 4.

Roy Stevens

State singles results

January 22, 2012
The State singles results for day one
Many thanks to BowlsWA for passing on these results for our visitors
Results

Upsets

State Singles draw

January 17, 2012
BowlsWA have released the draw for the State Singles
Draw

Scott Edmonds resigns

January 16, 2012
Scott Edmonds has resigned from the State squad. It is understood that he was unable to fully commit to to the program due to work committments.

Scott was very quick to say he fully supports the Coaching panel and believes they are on the right path going forward to the Sides series.

It is very unfortunate for Scott who was unlucky to not have made the side last year, he has been on the edge of selection for the past couple of seasons and would have been in with a big chance to represent W.A for the first time at Qld's Broadbeach Bowling Club.

Withdrawals
a fair go for all required

January 11, 2012
We spoke recently of giving Frank McGrath and fellow bowlers a fair go.

In last week's Bedford Bowl he had two withdrawals on the Friday before the Saturday start of play, the first withdrawal came at 1.00pm, tho inconvenienced Frank got on the blower and quickly arranged for another side to fill in, ok late withdrawal sorted.

Frank received another call at 6.00pm, boy of boy!! of all times to receive another withdrawal with only 15 hours till start time. Where are we going to get a replacement team in such a short time span, a team already entered and committed for the weekend now may have to miss out on getting a game.

Next morning with the event due to start there were two other sides that didn't front and no courtesy call to say why they weren't in attendance after having rang Frank to enter a side

The team that had been organized the night before was in attendance and ready to play but because of the two withdrawals and two sides not showing up, had to miss out and go home. It was very inconvenient for all concerned and rather thoughtless for fellow bowlers.

So I repeat to people who enter these events how about some consideration and a fair go for Frank and fellow bowlers before you decide to withdraw so close to start time or those that don't bother to turn up

Letter regarding State Squad additions

January 11, 2012
Well done to you Sherro for raising the issue in the first place.

You only put to paper what most of us were thinking.

It is pleasing to see the selectors are flexible and have acted for the greater benefit of bowls.

I am a Wings Evans fan and would be proud to see him represent our State again. He is an absolute gentleman, accepts the umpires decision, is committed to the game of bowls and most of all is a champion bowler.

The same could be said for Messrs Caffell and Payne.

NIGEL MINCHIN

Bedford Bowl fours result

January 9, 2012
A wonderful return for the Bedford Bowl, the winners were......

Details

Rule change a winner

January 3, 2012
There have been a couple of players beat the cut off time of 31st Dec 2011 to change clubs. Must say it is a good rule that keeps players playing.

North Beach player Mike Vitale has moved to the Stirling Club and Cambridge player Tony Walsh has joined Doubleview

When the rule first came into being that players could change clubs once the season has started, it was for the first five games of the season.
For what ever reason the rule was cut back to the first two games a year or two later. That move had me scratching my head as to why they would lower it to the first two games but that is what was bought in.
The cost to change clubs for the player is $100.00

A player can now change clubs up until the 31st Dec. which could be after 8 or 9 games depending on the program for the season up till Xmas. I applaud BowlsWA for this latest initiative.

Pam Chalmers 100 up Singles champ

January 9, 2012
Osborne Park Lady bowler Pam Chalmers was victorious in her quest to win the 100 up and become the first Osborne Pk player to win this event.
Details

Bedford New year Split fours result

January 2, 2012
A big upset win during the carnival.
Bedford Bowling Club
Details

Ron Head

January 2, 2012
In answer to many inquiries I have an update on Ron's health, and that is he is recovering well but progress is slow .
He said it was unavoidable that he was not in a position to cover the last round of pennants but is hopeful of being ready for the start of round nine. He would like to wish all a happy new year.

Frank McGrath Carnivals

May 14, 2012

Bedford Bowl Mens fours Jan 7/8th 2012 Details
Ned Bull Memeorial 4's Jan 26th 2012 Details

Sunday Premier League
Grand Final rematch

May 14, 2012
The big game of the round between last years Grand Finalists, Osborne Park Saints and the Victoria Park Reds will be played on Sunday at Osborne Pk on the 18th December start time 12.30 pm.

Come along and watch the cream of W.A Bowls strut their stuff.

There is plenty at stake for both clubs as they jostle for a better position on the ladder

Should be an absolute cracker of a game.

Sandwiches and Hamburgers will be available

State side comment

December 31, 2011
The State Selectors made it known the State squad could be added to or if neccessary downsized, also they would wait till mid January before making such decisions.
Sherro has an opinion on who should be added to the squad, will the selectors see it the same way.
Article

 

Interstate RSL results

January 2, 2012
We have results of the recently held annual Interstate RSL series....
Results

State Pairs final

December 29, 2011
Sherro has just arrived home at 7.47 PM after watching the Final of the State Pairs wHich finished at 7. 20 PM . It has been a long day

State Pairs final

Interview after the game

Down to the Last 8

December 27, 2011

Section play at Yokine

State Pairs draw
December 21, 2011

Draw

Bassendean Xmas Split fours result

December 20, 2011
Bassendean Bowling Club
Details

Osborne Pk Club Championship Triples

December 19, 2011
Osborne Park Mens and Ladies Club Championship Triple were held friday night

Men's Triples Results

Ladies Triples Results

Senior State Triples final

December 14, 2011
The State Seniors Triples final was completed today
Finals Results

Yokine Box All Stars Fours
results

December 12, 2011
The famous Box All Star fours was completed over the weekend
Results

Wet weather stoppage rules

December 10, 2011
There has been confusion among bowlers when they leave the green to get out of a shower and the end is unfinished, after the rain has finished should the end be continued on from where is was before the players left the green or should it be replayed.

Brother John has made enquiries and received the answer from BowlsAUSTRALIA umpiring directors.
I am sure it will surprise many players

LETTER

Lawn Bowls TV

December 15, 2011
No more Bowls on TV, Now online for your enjoyment
Watch the Stars in action with top commentators

Steve Glasson, Karen Murphy, Tony Scott, Peter Halloran and the late Graham Richards

Lawn Bowls TV

Seniors State Triples

December 13, 2011
BOWLS WA MEN'S OVER 60'S STATE TRIPLES

PLAYED AT OSBORNE PARK

ALIGNMENT:

A Davis (Yok) b G Grieve (Mor) 19/8,
B Elliss (Mt Pleas) b L Thorn (D'View) 12/9,
D Malkin (Dalk) b H Slawinski (Wonth) 20/11.


KNOCKOUT:

E Dodd (Wonth) b R Beazley (Wann) 18/9,
J Mather (Warw) b M Cooper (Mell) 20/19,
S Srhoy (Cock) b A Davis 17/3,
D Malkin (Dalk) b B Elliss 15/8.
December 12, 2011


December 12, 2011
The Senior State Triples section play was completed today
Osborne Prk Results

Dalkeith Results

Friday Night game
Doubleview V Mosman Park

December 10, 2011

The top of the table "Powerhouse" take on Mosman Park in a night game this Friday night at the Doubleview Bowling Club commencing at 6.30pm!

Come down and enjoy some top quality bowls and have a drink and a feed while you are down here!

Look forward to seeing you down here supporting the lads!
Game starts at 6.30 pm

We will update scores thru the evening

Cambridge a/g Sun Pairs Start 7th Aug Details
Gosnells Mens' Nom. Pairs Starts May 7th Details
Gosnells Mens' Nom Triples Starts May 9th Details
Cambridge a/g Thurs Pairs Start 7th April Details
Sth Perth any Gender Pairs Start 30th April Details
Melville any Gender Pairs Start 15 th April Details
Kardinya Thurs a/g Triples Start 21 st April Details
Kardinya Sat a/g Triples Start 16 th April Details

Senior Master Pairs results

December 8, 2011
The Senior Master Pairs final was held at Hollywood Bowling Club. The winners were....
Results

Sorrento Masters final

December 7, 2011
The final between Anthony Provost and Tony Krajancic was completed in record time this afternoon
final scores

December 5, 2011
Down to the last four and what a good final four it is
Last 16 scores

December 7, 2011

The Sorrento Masters Singles commenced at 10.30 am this morning 7th Dec
Both semi-finals were a little one sided.

Tyrone Alberti on the move

December 6, 2011
Sth Perth Miller Tyrone Alberti is a Miller no more, he is in fact now a Mosman Mozzie.
Due to a lack of opportunity at Sth Perth where he was a regular selection last season, Tyrone decided his best option was to join the Mosman Park Bowling Club.

Having seen Tyrone in action, Mosman will certainly get value from this player.

It is pleasing to see the revision of the rule where previously players could swap clubs up until the second game of the season, has been changed to nine games.

Everyone is a winner with this rule change and well done to BowlsWA for having the forsight to have a rule that keeps players playing, rather than the possibility of them dropping out for the rest of the season or for that matter, permanently

Stein Davies unavailable

December 6, 2011
Wannero Skipper Stein Davies, informed the Club he is not available to play pennants, for how long we do not know. We are not aware of the reason but this is a blow to the Club and their hopes of playing finals

This season he had three wins from six on the board in pennants and a semi-final placing in the State Fours

When Stein was playing at his best, Wannero were flying, he was regarded very highly in the bowling world, his future remains unknown.

Tony Kay has resumed a skippers role in place of Stein Davies.

Night games

November 30, 2011
We have played four night games so far into the new season, what are the thoughts of our visitors, we have a poll to see what bowlers are thinking
Article

Victoria Pk Split Fours results

December 5, 2011
Victoria Pk split fours was completed over the weekend
Results

Float like a Hippo

November 15, 2011
We received a very humourous letter last week. I thought our visitors would enjoy the humour the writer generated.
We thank John Hannah, a dedicated man who has done much to help steer BowlsWA on a course toward the betterment of the game, he can see the humourous side to this letter and is quite happy for it to be published.
Letter

No longer alone at the top of the hill
after round six

November 28, 2011
Bassendean Lion Brian Axford was sitting on top of the best performed rinks in the PL after round five but round six saw his first loss for the season, three rinks share top billing inPL

Dalkeith Silvertails skip Alex Gryta was defeated but remains top rink on aggregate shots up

Blue Nth sees Jason Heath as the only undefeated rink in this division, not bad for a new skip

Blue Sth have two Cockburn skips remain undefeated so far, Steve Srhoy and Joe Marevic heading the list
Top Skippers

Sorrento Master Singles draw
week one

November 20, 2011
Thanks to Ian Wittber who has released the draw for the first week of the Sorrento Master Singles starting next Sunday. We will look a bit closer thru the week and see if we can pick the winners
Master Singles Draw

November 17, 2011


Ian Wittber still has room for some more starters, on the second Sunday the 4th December 2011.
Results week one
Ian is asking those who are interested in playing to please Nominate as soon as possible

Details

Green Keepers side

November 1, 2011
Someone was talking about Green Keepers who have played bowls over the years and what sort of a side they could come up with.
Maybe the side that Wayne Neilson selected could dominate the current PL competition if was able to compete.

GreenKeeper side

Bedford Split Fours results

November 7, 2011
Bedford Bowling Club held their big carnival on Sunday, it was a huge sucess, well done to the club and Frank McGrath

Results

Glenn Pauling in the UK

November 8, 2011
Glenn Pauling played Andy Thompson in the first round of the International PBA tournament.
Glenn lost overnight last night in straight sets 8-3 7-5. All reports suggest it was a tight contest but Andy Thomson just too good.

Doubleview locker room raided
HONOUR AMONG THIEVES

November 8, 2011
Some good news for the Doubleview Bowlers who had their Bowls stolen last Friday.

They were dumped under trees nearby overnight and all have been retrieved – only minus any small change !!!
While it was a low act stealing the Bowls from the locker room, is was a good thing they were returned by who ever stole the Bowls and put in a place where they could be found.


November 5, 2011

The Doubleview Bowling Club locker room was raided by thieves last night while the Club was in full swing.

Around 12 bags of bowls, jackets and shoes have been stolen from the locker room.

Unfortunetly no one noticed the Bowls being stolen, Who would expect such a thing would occur on a Friday evening while there were people at the Club?

Bowlers in all Clubs will have to make sure they lock their lockers at all times .

This is not the first time this has occurred at a Bowling Club but is a salutary lesson to never take anything for granted and make sure your locker is locked at all times.

Bowlers please keep an eye out, who knows, someone might spot something that could lead to the recovery of this stolen equipment.

Where will they finish in the Premier League

October 27, 2011
The pennant season is almost here, it will be a difficult year to select winners on a regular basis.
Looking at where I think the clubs will finish is a difficult job, I could so easily be wrong with my predictions
Preview

State squad announced

October 21, 2011
The State Selectors have announced the State squad for 2011.
ReadMore

Three West Australians inducted into the Hall of fame

October 5, 2011
Dennis Katunarich, Steve Srhoy and Connie Hick have been inducted into the inaugural Bowls Australia hall of fame.
These players who have represented Australia on many occasions, have achieved so much success over the years and are indeed true legends of the game.
We can feel very proud of these players who done much to promote the game in every way possible. Their sportsmanship is second to none and their skills are the highest possible.
Congratulations to Dennis, Steve and Connie for their well deserved recognition to the sport
Inductees

Robbie Ball back on the pennant scene

November 8, 2011
We reported last week that Robbie Ball was seen at BowlsWorld in Osborne Pk being fitted out for some new shoes and strides, it was for good reason, he played his first pennant game for the Valley Bowling Club.

He last played pennants for Doubleview in the losing preliminary Final at Osborne Pk back in April 2010. His comeback is good news but the result was bad news playing 3rd to Graham Falconer in 3 White, they lost 16-21 to Innaloo's Bill Swarbrick.
However it is good to see the former Super Star back playing the game and the wins are sure to come

Vale
Harry Matsen

November 4, 2011

Our good friend and a real gentleman Harry Matsen passed away on 3rd November

Harry Matsen was a highly respectected member at both Bedford and Royal Park. A wonderful gentleman who's Sportsmanship was of the highest order.

A great member who will be sadly missed.

Our condolences to his family at this very sad time

Sportsmans Melbourne Cup Fours results

October 31, 2011
A good crowd rolled up to play in the Sportsmans Melbourne Cup Split Fours.

Results

Australian sets play qualification
results

October 30, 2011
Australian Triples qualifying decided today

October 29, 2011

Many thanks to Brian Burton for these scores
The Australian Sets play qualifying Singles and Pairs results from Manning
Results

The National Champion of Champions

October 27, 2011
It is a very good field, and all quality with Australian representitive Brett Wilkie and Lynsey Armitage included the field.
Details

We have received a letter from Stan Meale regarding this event, some of our visitors will agree with Stan and I am sure there will be some that don't, you can vote to indicate if you think Stan is on the right track
Vote

Cambridge Knights spring a late surprise

October 31, 2011
The Cambridge Knights have sprung a surprise when naming their side for the kick off game against Victoria Pk this Saturday.
Former Kalamunda player Neale Griffin has been included in the 16 and will play for Trystan Smallacombe.

The side is
T.Smallacombe(sk), M. McGann, N. Griffin, R. Bolton
J. Sharp(sk), The Jones Boy, G. Kane, A. Walsh
C. Lander(sk), B. Ball, D. Milbourne, B. Kylie
P. Harris(sk), L. Richardson, S. Rushforth, D. Jones

Sth Perth name their PL side

October 31, 2011
R.Bresland (sk), A Sharp, G Reagan, J Galipo.
N Reagan (sk), T Antonio, T Kinnane, D Mortley.
T Vallance (sk),, A Durrant, R Havercroft, S Kelly.
G White (sk), , S Walker, D Bandy, C Kerr

Two players not in the side are Glenn Pauling who will be overseas for 4 weeks and the promising Tyronne Alberti who is unavailable due to work commitments

It was reported earlier that Adrian Durrant was not available for the up coming season but we see him included in the side.

 

Osborne Pk PL side for next Saturday

October 31, 2011
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Osborne Park Saints have named their side for the opener next Saturday against Stirling
We see they have had to rejig their great Premiership winning side from last season.
These changes have been forced on them with the loss of three key players.

J. Goddard (sk), G. King, F. DiGiuseppe, B. Galloway.
G. Evans (sk), K. Pickering,P. Pendergast,R.Lawrence.
S. O'Neil (sk), P. Caffell, G. Nicol, L. Grigg.
I. Payne (sk), M. Nilson, B. Couper, W. Coffey.

Swifty and memory's

October 5, 2011
Thanks to Martin Swift for sending in a list of the way life was waaaaaaaay back in time, Thankyou Martin for sharing this with us
Memories

Doubleview V Cabramatta

October 15, 2011
Cabramatta played Doubleview PowerHouse in a warm up game yesterday.
Result

Changes at Doubleview

November 2, 2011
Doubleview PowerHouse have had to make four changes from last years side

J. Slavich(sk), R. Heaton, C. Hickman, O. Dawson
D. Rankin(sk), C. Slavich, P.Ker R. Bell
K. McIlroy (sk), G. Crisp , L. Thorn, R. Barns,
D. Trewhella(sk), A. Delaporte, B. Nairn, K.Screech

Wanneroo Express name their starting 16

November 2, 2011
Wanneroo have announced a new look side for the opening game agaianst Doubleview, there seven changes from last seasons list

C Adams (sk),D Griffin G Gunning P Potts
T Kay (sk), D Triffitt M Hulbert I Collins
S Davies (sk), B Parmenter P Flack George Smith
W Neilson (sk), M Golding G Adamini R Humphryson

Stirling looking good to start off the season

November 1, 2011
Stirling steady as she go's, name a predictable starting 16 in the big clash with the reigning Premiers this Sat.

T. Krajancic (sk)  T. Norac,  A. Erceg,  J. Gupanis
M. Ellul(sk),  F. Carbone, S. Perica, P. Turpin
D. Golem (sk) M. Pasalich, G. Zelich,  V. Colley.
N. Stevens (sk), M. Krajancic, W. Coyle,  T. Dragicevic

Kardinya have a good team to start the season

November 1, 2011
Kardinya haven't made many changes to their Premiership winning side from last season, they will play Bassendean on Saturday

D. Comrie (sk), R. Foy, I. Hastings,L.Phillips
M. Yates (sk), T. Cocodis, G. Wake, O.Sweetman
Dan Woods (sk), G. Gould, A. Hayward, Dave Wood
D. Radford (sk), M. Abonnel, C. Jones, C. Stokes

Bassendean announce their starting 16

Bassendean Lioms have named their side for the opening game of the season
This side may not be the strongest Bassendean has with some of their stars missing
J. Opie (sk), M.Heruer, L.Pike, J.Davies
D. Patterson(sk), D.Rowlands, C.Hotker,N.Kirkup
J. Mitchell (sk), J.Lynch, P.Hutchinson, P.Harber
B. Axford (sk), P.Nicholls, M.Erceg, G.Stokes


OUTS blacky (back problems - min 4 weeks), D. Rhodes - 3 games (getting married), A.Staples 1 game (best man), S.Patterson available after xmas, (navy commitments

State Fours final

October 24, 2011
The State Fours was won today by a composite side led by ....

Finals Results

Sunday Results

Section play Results

Draw

Gary Carbery doing well

October 25, 2011
Former State player Gary Carberry has landed on his feet in since arriving in Victoria last April.....
Thanks to Stan Meale
ReadMore

Men's State Seniors win Silver Medal

October 21, 2011
The Interstate Seniors sides series conluded the morning with Queensland winning the title and W.A came second.

Speaking with Roger Barns he said.

"The players were sensational, the side worked hard and really gelled together to almost win this event, we all are absolutely delighted with every aspect of the performance and camaraderie was terrific. Sherro it has been great"

Wings Evans won the medal for the best player of the series, he and his rink of Pat Caffell, Geoff White and Gordon King went thru the series undefeated, a wonderful perfomance indeed.
Roger Barns has a magnificent seres to finish second and Pat Caffell in his maiden appearance for the Seniors was third

Henry Slawinski has announced his retirement from the State Senior side.
Henry has not only been an outstanding player for the Seniors but also is an ornament to game, one of the finest gentlemen to have played the game. It has been a great innings henry, we wish you well and I am sure we havent seen the last of you yet.

Details

W.A Ladies win the Seniors

October 21, 2011
W.A Senior Ladies State team won the inaugural Interstate sides series at Warilla today they finished ahead of Queensland by 1 point. We say well done and congratualtions to the team. Overall it was a terrific performance to go thru the series with just one loss

Angela Sharp and her side of Janne Gibsone, Bev Scott and Elizabeth Petrichwere the best performed rink for W.A. They went thru undefeated but had two draws.

Details

Vale
Dayne Malloy

October 23, 2011
Dayne Malloy passed away this morning 23rd October.

Dayne was a wonderful person to know, he was always such a kind gentleman. He sure loved his game of Bowls.
I will miss you Danny, always smiling, alway happy, you were just simply a beautiful person to know

Our condolences to his family at this very sad time

Lance Strahan's star is on the rise

October 17, 2011
Lance Strahan returned to his best form in the Australian Indoor sets play Singles Championship.
The Hilton Park Bowling Club have produced a runner up in both the Australian Open Singles and now the Australian Indoor Singles, something they would be very proud of.

Article

Blind Bowling Championships

October 15, 2011
Andrew Ness is in an unassailable position and has won the State Blind Bowling Championship played at Perth Tatts.
He started out very well on the first day when he defeated an extremely good player in Dave Goddard, a bowler who has won and done most things in Blind Bowling events in Australia
Many thanks of course go to Andrew's director, State Selector Prickles Thorn who helped out on the first two days and to Tony Walsh who is doing the last two days for Andrew
Final results


October 13, 2011

Second day results

The W.A Blind Bowling Championships got underway yesterday at the Perth Tattersals club.
One of the directors was none other than Prickles Thorn, State Selector and man around town with his many duties at Doubleview.

Prickles has taken Cambridge player Andrew Ness under his wing so to say, some silly wag sugested if ever there was a true case of the blind leading the blind then this was it.

However I am having none of that and say well done to Prickles for giving up his time to help out in such a worthy cause as is the case of the other directors

State Triples huge comeback

October 12, 2011
Many thanks to Dave who contacted me to make me aware of a significant happening in the recently completed State Triples Championships .

The winner of the event Brad Ball (sk), Domenic Milbourne and Dave Woods had lost their first game in section play 13-14.

What we were not aware of was the side were 13-1 down in the second game of the section play to the Kevin Pickering led composite side. From that position on they never put a foot wrong to go on and win the State Triples.

What a comeback and a well deserved victory for Brad and the boys

State Triples final

October 10, 2011
The State Triples was played between the composite side of Brad Ball (sk), Domenic Milbourne, Dave Wood against the Stirling trio of Dinko Golem (sk) Mark Pasalich and George Zelich.
Finals Scores

October 9, 2011
The State Triples is down to the semi finals, we have the scores for todays play. The finals will be held at Lake Monger starting 11.am Monday 11th October

Scores

October 8, 2011


Alignment and knockout will be held tomorrow at Lake Monger Bowling Club starting at 9.30 am.

Section Winners:

Played at: Mt. Pleasant:

G Evans (Osborne Park), R Berecz (Quinns Rocks),
A Provost (Composite), B Kalinowski (South Perth),
J Rollnick (Valley), A Southern (Midland Morrison).

Leeming:

B Ball (Composite), C Adams (Composite),
M Ellul (Composite), M Cooper (Melville),
D Jones (Cambridge), S Alden (Kalamunda).

Lake Monger:

D Golem (Stirling), S Perica (Composite),
L Thorn (Doubleview), J Sharp (Composite),
R Butler (Composite), P Harris (Composite), A Anderson (Leeming).

State Triples draw

October 4, 2011
The State Triples starts next weekend, it is a quality field with several outstanding sides in contention to win the the first of State events this season
Draw

Mandurah Round Robin results

October 4, 2011
The Murray League, Vic Park, Mosman Pk and Doubleview played a round robin on Sunday at the new Mandurah Bowling Club
Results

Important news regarding bowling Shoe's

October 3, 2011
Bowls Australia have banned two types of Bowls Shoe for use on its bowling greens.
Thankyou to Stan Meale for this info
ReadMore

Big games on Sunday

September 30, 2011
Three of the top four Premier League clubs, Victoria Park, Mosman Pk and Doubleview will play in Mandurah this Sunday in a round robin format which will include Mandurah. It will be a 12 a side format.
The result of this event will be interesting with the inclusion of Mandurah who many believe should have a team in Premier League.

These games will be played indoor on the carpet

At last we are back on line

September 30, 2011
Sure have been on a mindbender over the past 7/8 days and hopefully we have all the drama's sorted out.
I have much updating to do on this machine, it will take a few hours to do from here

Update on computer

September 26, 2011 6.45 PM
We have not found a solution as to why certain pages will not load.
Try as I have for sometime now, I am left with no alternative but to reformat my HD and see where that takes me. The site will remain as it is until we hopefully overcome what ever it is that is causing this drama. It could be our visitors will see a blank white page for a while

A quicky is Mandurah's Greg Crisp could be heading to Doubleview

Computer woes

September 26, 2011
Sorry to report but we are still experiencing difficulties and not sure when we can find a fix for what ever the problem is that wont allow our pages to load....


September 24, 2011

Sorry to report we are having some huge problems, page are not loading as they should and are coming up blank, and it is possible we could be off line at some stage anytime from now.

Mt Lawley Consistency Singles
finals results

September 19, 2011
A great performance by Scott Edmonds to win the Consistency
Finals 19th

September 19, 2011


Semi-finals 10.00AM Final 1.00PM

Can giant killer Bedford's mighty Max Donovan continue his fairytale run to go all the way and win the Mt Lawley Consistency? His form says yes, he was super impressive in his great performance when he put Clive Adams down for the count to progress to the semi's

Will Kyle McIlroy win his second title, a huge possibility indeed, not forgetting he has also been a runner up as well. He has the eye of the Tiger and is my selction to win the event

The Valley's Joe Rollnik is on a roll and very capable of taking out this years event after ending Matt Ellul's hopes of winning this event,

Scott Edmonds is pressing his claim, he made the semi final of the last State Singles and was a runner up in that event in 2009 also has every reason in the book to win this event.
On most occasions the winner of the Mt Lawley Consistency is selected in the State team.

Max Donovan V Kyle McIlroy

Joe Rollnik V Scott Edmonds



September 18, 2011
Huge upset at Mt Lawley today
Results Sun 18th

September 17, 2011

Some good games today
Results Sat 17th



September 13, 2011

We have a look to see if we can pick a winner for this Saturdays draw which is a particularly hard round with several of the best players in the event up against one and other
Mens Sat 17th Draw


September 11, 2011
A couple of huge upsets today at Mt Lawley
Sunday scores


September 10, 2011
Saturday scores


September 6, 2011

Mt Lawley Bowling Club released the draw for the 2011 Consistency singles. Tho numbers are down It is a very strong field to take to the greens
A small preview for the first week
Mens Draw

Ladies Draw

Mills Pk Split Fours results

September 20, 2011
The Mills Pk split fours was completed over the weekend
Results

Tim Murray has a look at Premier League

October 4, 2011
With the pennant season not far away highly respected bowls commentator Tim Murray has looked into his crystal ball and predicted who he thinks final four will be at seasons end.
Preview

Wayne Coyle Men's State Coach

September 16, 2011
Congratulations to Wayne "Springer" Coyle on his appointment as the new men's State Coach, he replaces Brian Jepperson who was the Men's coach last season, Brian now will take on the Ladies coaching job. Assistant coach Geoff Ellis has stepped down....

Wayne played for PL with Cambridge some years back and now plays for Stirling, having done so for the last three seasons in the Premier League.
Wayne has plenty of coaching experience over the past 7 years including being the head of the development squad.
Other credits include a Country Week Singles title and also a runner up in that event to Jon Sharp along with being a runner up in the Country Week fours.

Must say that Brian Jepperson was a very likeable person who did his best for the side leaving no stone unturned in his endeavours to see the State side do well. No doubt the Ladies State team will benefit from his expertise

Wagin Merino Fours results

September 12, 2011
The Wagin Merino fours was completed over the weekend
Results

Helensvale Power on to win
$50,000 Henselite National Club 5 A Side Challenge

September 8, 2011
With many of Australia's top Clubs and players involved in the $50,000 Henselite National Club 5 A Side Challenge.

Helensvale once again show why they are regarded as the strongest Club in Australia, if not the world after their outstanding win today
Talented players representing Helensvale such as Brett Wilkie, Nathan Rice, Mark Casey, Anthony Kiepe and a Lady player Lynsey Armitage who is in the top couple in Australia it is little wonder they have prevailed in this magnificent competition. Who ever came up with the idea of having this event should take a bow.
Congratualtions to Helensvale and to Sth Tweed on making the final.
Grand Final result
Semi-final results

Photo

The carnival is over for VP at Helensvale

September 8, 2011
Well the carnival is over and we say a big thankyou to Victoria Park for going over to Helensvale and taking part in the $50,000 5 a side challenge.
While Vic Park finished last their was lots to be learnt by playing top class oppponents for 3 solid days

Article

Day three Media Report
Leader Board Day 3

Day three fours results
Day three singles results page
Day three Triples results
Day three pairs results

Lawn bowls petition to pressure ABC

September 8, 2011
Politicians and Bowlers around the Country are dismayed at the decision by the ABC to stop the broadcasting of Lawn Bowls on television .
If Bowling Clubs and players around the Country send in petitions to the ABC regarding their decision to stop the broadcasts, it could help to reverse the situation
Thanks to Stan Meale for this alert

The Melbourne Age article

Kwinana Split fours results

September 5, 2011
Kwinana Bowling Club held their first ever split fours carnival over the weekend. The Club certainly went out of their way to make this a carnival to remember with an outstanding meal for the players
Results

Kardinya shots up results

August 29, 2011
A large field entered the popular Kardinya Shots up carnival over the weekend.
Results

Wonderful evening at OP when Gary Caffell announced his intentions

August 9, 2011
The Osborne Park Saints held their Premiership dinner last Saturday evening with the majority of the players and their wifes/girlfriends in attendance.

It was a night full of fun and merriment with Ian Payne bringing the house down with his take on the season in general and the Grand Final victory.

He was able to take the mickey out of a few of the players that bought tears of laughter to your eyes.
It was a performance that will long be remembered, what a treasure they have in Ian Payne to be able to produce such an entertaining slant on the season. Players are still talking about it.
Well done to you Payney on your outstanding performance.

John Goddard also has a wicked sense of humour was also in the thick of things and we were treated to another performance from Banjo Nicol who recited his brilliant poem to great applause. All of this was combined with contributions from each of the players.

It is easy to see how the PL leadership group makes Osborne Park such a great Club to play bowls, with evenings like this that not only enhances what OP is all about, but also builds up so much camaraderie among the playing group.

It was at this function that Gary Caffell made his intentions known to the Club regarding next season.

Gary Caffell announcement

New transfer rules

July 27, 2011
The new BowlsWA Board have been busy Beavers since they were swept into office last October. They have recently revised the player transfer rules for the up coming pennant season.

What do our visitors think of the change to the player transfer rule, perhaps there are some who disagree or on the other hand others might think the new rule is a good thing for the sport.
You can vote on this issue if you wish
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Best player award OP

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Decision changed on composite sides competing in State events

June 23, 2011
BowlsWA have changed their position as to whether or not they would allow Composites sides to compete in this years State Fours...
Perhaps bowlers that favour allowing only Club based sides to compete in State events could let us know what their reasoning is.. Sherro favours allowing composite sides to compete...
Article

Four rinks to stay in Premier League

June 15, 2011
The meeting with BowlsWA and the Club Presidents held at Cambridge last night saw the three rink rule that was to be in place for the upcoming season in Premier League League reversed and return to four rinks for the 2011 - 12 season. .

Apparently 5 Premier League Clubs that had originally supported the 3 rink rule reneged on their original decision and would prefer to stick with having four rinks this coming season.

They felt the decision to have 3 rinks for Premier League was too rushed and needed more time to evaluate the proposal.
All Clubs agreed there should be be a review of this decision sometime soon.

Osborne Park Poem to commemorate the final round series for 2011

April 19, 2011.
After those magnificent men in the green and the Gold won the 2011 Premiership, it was enough to inspire Grant Nicol to put pen to paper to come up with little gem.

Poem

Grand Final pics

March 30, 2011
We have at last some Grand Final Pics

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Pennant fixtures format for the new season

July 29, 2011
BowlsWA Board have been very busy since coming to office. They have designed a new format for the PL pennant fixtures for the up coming season.
Overall the package looks pretty good and is certainly a little different from past seasons
Details

Round 14 a Friday evening round

July 28, 2011
BowlsWA will play the PL round 14 pennant fixture on a Friday evening, it will be compulsory for all PL Clubs to play.
The reason for this decision is .......
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Pennants to start earlier

July 19, 2011
At last we will be starting pennants a little earlier this coming season. This move is overdue and once again we see the new Board with their finger on the pulse so to say.
There may be bowlers that prefer the 2.00pm start time while there could well be others who would like to see an even earlier start time than the new start time .
What do our Bowlers think?
You can vote if you wish to give some indiction as to what Bowlers are thinking
Start Time

Rules Review

July 15, 2011
BowlsWA has recently completed a comprehensive review of our Field of Play Rules and the rules for Metro Pennants.
Must congratulate BowlsWA for this very timely review and taking action as soon as they have, I think most bowlers will see the common sense approach the committee have adopted to improve on existing rules.

It does make one wonder why previous Boards and committees didn't have the same foresight and acted in the same manner as this new committee which has been on the job only since last October.

They have moved very quickly to bring about some change which is very beneficial to the sport and I once again congratulate them on this initiative
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Club best player awards 2011

June 26, 2011
The winner of the Don Evans Medal was
Winner


June 21, 2011

The winner of the Arthur McCarrick Medal was...
Winner

May 29, 2011
The winner of the Cambridge Medal was
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May 29, 2011
The winner of the Yokine Ken Shaw Medal was
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May 29, 2011
The winner of the VP Wishart Medal was...
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April 20, 2011
The winner of the O.P Caffell Medal was......
Winner

June 3, 2011
The winner of the DV Mackie Medal was

Winner