“MAGIC MATTERS”

Ladies News – April & May 2017

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APRIL 2017

Tue 4 April: Committee Meeting held, minutes are available in the Bowls Lounge if you wish to read them.

Thu 13 April: Club Major Pairs commenced.

Fri 14 – Mon 17 April (Easter): There were no special events over the Easter Weekend but those who attended social bowls on Easter Sunday were treated to Easter Eggs by Val and Tony. A very enjoyable morning was had by all who attended.

Thu 20 April: Major Pairs continue.

Tue 25 April: Anzac Day - A very moving Anzac ceremony was held around the front green which culminated with the playing of both the New Zealand and Australian anthems. This was followed by a game of social bowls.

Thu 27 April: Major Pairs continue.

MAY 2017

Thu 4 May: Major Pairs Final – Today saw the final played between the teams of Say Lee Jones & Jenny Clark and Jenny Quinn & Val Smith with the Winners being Jenny Quinn and Val Smith. Great game ladies & congratulations to the Winners. Good luck in the Champion of Champions Pairs held in early September in the Rosehill/Carlingford area.

Fri 5 May: Starlight Day – This wonderful event held every year at Merrylands Bowling Club raises money for a very special Charity called the Starlight Foundation. This year $18,000.00 was raised. Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make this event so successful.

Sat 6 May: WBNSW Forum held at Merrylands Bowling Club and a number of our ladies attended this event which was most informative in regard to changes and the future of Bowls in NSW for the Ladies.

Sun 14 May: MOTHERS DAY – Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers’ Day with your Family & Friends.

TUESDAYS: Don’t forget that Tuesday Training is still held every Tuesday from 10 am. Everyone should still be training and/or rolling up as much as they can.

Out and About

APRIL 2017

Wed 26 April: Pennant Sectional Play – Merrylands 4/1s v SJP. Unfortunately we were not able to win this one on a very fast green & in windy conditions. We went down by three shots to SJP.

Sat 29 – Wed 3 May: NSW Indoor Qualifying at Warilla – Val Smith, Julie Rothery and Maureen RAndell entered this very prestigious event. Unfortunately our ladies did not qualify this year.

MAY 2017

Mon 8 – Tue 9 May: District Triples at Ingleburn – The teams of Jenny Quinn, Jenny Clark & Val Smith and Maureen Randell, Debbie Schoemaker &Willow Fong made it through to the Semi-Finals. Well done Ladies.

Mon 15 – Tue 16 May: District Open & Senior 4’s held at Cabramatta - Congratulations to the team of Cheryl Gillard, Vaana Ohmsen, Betty Herbertson & Jan Rolph on winning the District Senior 4’s. Good luck in the Regional playoffs to be held in early July in the City West area. Also Congratulations to the team of Jenny Quinn, Lisa Prideaux, Debbie Schoemaker & Val Smith missing by only 1 shot in the Semi-Final. Unlucky girls not to get through.

Mon 22 –Fri 26 May: NSW State Carnival held in the Illawarra Region - After winning their Section (16 in all), Congratulations go to Cheryl Gillard, Kathy Betcher (Grenfell BC), Betty Herbertson & Jan Rolph in winning the State Carnival this year defeating a composite team from Manning Point. Also winning their Section, Congratulations to Maureen Randell, Ann Mulheron, Debbie Schoemaker & Vaana Ohmsen finishing in 4th position in the State Carnival in a very tight finish (1 shot) against last year’s winners from Kurri Kurri. Our 2 teams from Merrylands reached the Semi-Finals & had to play each other. After a hard fought battle, Jan’s team won through, to play in the Final with Vaana’s team playing off for 3rd or 4th. Amazing effort for these 2 teams finishing in the top 4 of the State with 192 teams competing. Well done girls.

Mon 29 May – 2 June: Trans-Tasman held in Broadbeach, QLD – Good Luck to Val Smith & Jo Edwards in this Series against our Jackaroos.

A Bit of Etiquette is Nice

The Team: Cohesive teams often perform better and have greater success. Bowls is an individual as well as a team sport. It is important to remember that individual performances should not be highlighted or degraded when playing in a team. It is good etiquette for all players to kick the bowls back after the completion of an end. At the completion of a game, players should assist others to carry their bowls down to the other end when required. Usually the lead returns the mats and jacks to the appropriate place.

Birthdays for the Months April & May

APRIL 2017

Apr 2 – Molly Voss Apr 21 – Betty HerbertsonApr 13 – Gleness Wolhar Apr 22 – Irene MaresApr 13 – Saylee Jones Apr 29 – Edna Lewis

MAY 2017

May 4: Rosemary O’Brien May 15: Sam ShannahanMay 7: Doreen Stone May 25: June FraserMay 8: Vita Denina May 25: Sharyn FirthMay 13: Shirley Thomas May 30: Joan Wilcockson

Rule for the Month

ARE YOU AWARE?In relation to a neighbouring rink - A player must not go into a neighbouring rink where play is in progress. (12.2.1)

Quote for the Month

Believe you can and you are halfway there.

(Theodore Roosevelt)

Joke for the Month

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honour” they Father and thy Mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teachers us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” From the back, one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, “Thou shall not kill”.

Chit-Chat

It is good to see Carmel Byrnes back on deck after being released from her six weeks in the lock-up

SICK LIST

As far as we know there is no one on the sick list at the moment.

What’s Coming Up in June?

Sat 3 – Fri 9 June: 12 Nations at Broadbeach QLD – Val Smith & Jo Edwards competing.

Sat 10 – Thu 22 June: Australian Open held in Broadbeach QLD.

Tue 13 June: - Minor Singles commences.

Tue 20 June: - Minor Singles continues.

Thu 22 June: Mixed BBQ Day at Merrylands Bowling Club.

Tue 27 June: - Minor Singles continues.

Tue 27 – Fri 30 June: NSW Champion of Champion Singles to be held at Ettalong Bowling Club. Val Smith, winner of the Major Singles this year will be competing in this event. All the best Val.

If we have missed any news in this issue, please let us know. We will be are happy to include it in the April issue.

Winners of Major Pairs2017 – Jenny Quinn and Val Smith

Runner up Major Pairs 2017 – Jenny Clark and Saylee Jones

Winners State Carnival 2017 – Cheryl Gillard, Kathy Betcher, Betty Herbertson and Jan Rolph

Fourth placegetters State Carnival 2017 – Maureen Randell, Ann Mulheron, Debbie Schoemaker and Vaana Ohmsen