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Saturday October 10th 2009
Welcome to 2009- 2010 Bowls Season!!!
This is the first official newsletter of the season so lots of information to follow. It is good to see the start of the bowls season, although the inclement spring weather has put a bit of dampener on things, I am sure that once the sun kicks in we will all be well on our way to enjoying play once more.
A big thank you to Don Carter and his helpers for how good the new surface on the Wadsworth green is looking, I am sure that we are all eager to commence play on it.
The fundraising dinner was a huge success and all those who were able to attend will tell you that the company was great, the meal superb and the Kerry Clark very interesting. I intend to run another slide show, probably on the night of the Invitation Singles BBQ and will have some photos up of the event, alongside some of the old ones that you may have missed the first time around.
Also well supported was the Garage Sale, thank you to those who helped with that fundraiser.
Speaking of fundraisers we have been asked to help with a stock take, which will raise significant funds for the club, some volunteers are needed for this so please read the notices below for details. Confirmation of your ability to help is needed by October 15th.
Don't forget to check out the Qualifying event for the Stoke Invitation Singles, rounds are scheduled to be played on Friday evenings, approximate 5.30pm start. This is a good time to come and check out the notice boards and other happenings at the club. Please read the following notices followed by acknowledgements.
If you know anyone who is a member of the club and is not yet receiving these emails and would like to please forward this on to them and they can email me (marita.bol@hotmail.com) to add themselves to the list. At present I email over 70 members of the club and would love to keep contact with as many as possible. I also post the latest newsletter up on our website, so it can be veiwed there too. www.stokebowling.nelson.org.nz.
Regards
Marita Bol
Have an Enjoyable and Successful Season!!!
Notices:
Fundraiser:
18 volunteers needed for a fundraising stock take at Super Cheap Auto
Tuesday 27th October - 4pm-8.30pm (approximately)
Covered in shoes must be worn.
Please contact Danny Rice by the 15th of October if you can help
dachri@xtra.co.nz
547 0660 (home) or 548 5161 (work)
More Bar Volunteers required
There are still a few nights that need to be filled for the summer bar roster, this duty is four hours once a month. Please see John Tuffery
Stoke Singles Qualifying Event
Friday nights until October 23rd - Games start approximately 5.30pm
Come and watch the contenders battle it out for a place in the Invitation Singles Tournament.
Markers and Bar People needed
November 13th, 14th & 15th
For the Stoke Invitation Singles, a list will go up on the board later this week, please sign up.
Stoke Invitation Singles
November 13th, 14th & 15th
Come and watch some outstanding bowls from some of New Zealand's top bowlers
Join them for a BBQ and social evening on Friday 13th ($10 for the meal) which will also include the Prizegiving for the NPC tipping competition.
NPC Tipping Competition Prize Giving
Friday the 13th of November, after the Invitation Singles BBQ
Prizes will be awarded for the winners of this competition, a lucky draw will take place, be there to be in to win.
Coaching
We have a number of coaches at the club willing to give guidance not only to beginning bowlers but to those of you who may want a few tips. Russell Calder is the co-ordinator and can help put you in touch with any one of the available coaches so call Russell on 547 2334 or just chat to him at the club.
Please read the article at the bottom of this newsletter, written by Josie Uren, Bowls New Zealand Coach Trainer for the Top of the South, it is a very interesting take on why you should have coaching.
Taylor Bowls
Russell Calder is also a rep for Taylor and has a variety of bowls, shoes, bags and other gear available for purchase; give him a call to discuss any needs that you may have.
Summer Bar Hours
Daily 4pm onwards.
Notice Board
Check this regularly for club championship entry details.
Watch the Table Talkers for upcoming events
or
Check out our website: www.stokebowling.nelson.org.nz
If You Have Any Ideas...
For any social activities please let Allan Griffiths or Danny Rice know. The social committee is receptive any ideas and willing to follow up on them.
Acknowledgements:
Although it's only the beginning of the season some club members have already achieved well for the season, congratulations go to:
Janis Reynolds - for being part of the undefeated winning team in the Havelock Invitation Drawn Triples. She won this alongside Barbara McGregor(s) and Rosie Summerton.
Shannon McIlroy(s) & Larry Sutherland - two thirds of the winning team of the Blenheim Invitation Drawn Triples, they played with John Romano. Shannon also won the National Under 26 Championships. Good luck to Shannon and our new member Richard Collett for the Speight's North East Valley 10 000 on the weekend of the 23rd to 26th of October.
Other notable results this season are:
Haddock Trophy - Ken Watson(s) Alan Hubbard & Graham Bishop.
France Cup - Dianne Merritt(s), Kath Newth & Elena Scott
Appleby Trophy - Russ Calder(s) Lynden Penketh & Joan Linton
Why Should I Have Coaching - Huh?
I agree - there has been a negative response to coaching in the sport of bowls, and sadly - it has been rightfully so!
Notice I use past tense - it WAS that way - where the coach always pointed out what was wrong with you, then attempted (usually by treating you as a child) to sort you out.
So why should you . . .
By the end of an average session you may have been feeling like, what's this all about anyway? Do I actually get a say in the way I deliver/play? Or maybe feeling embarrassed at how you have been treated and spoken to.
Am I ringing any bells here . . . ???
- Well it HAS been about the coach and the coach knowing and throwing - i.e. assuming to know what is wrong with your delivery, and throwing things at you like criticism, without any answers that validate you as a bowler.
B-U-T
Here Comes The GOOD News!
The whole philosophy of coaching has changed, coaches are now there to support YOU, the PLAYER in achieving your goals, whether it be just wanting to deliver well enough to enjoy a casual or social roll-up in comfort and without pain, or to become a top club, centre, regional, or national bowler. It's ALL ABOUT THE PLAYER!
You will now be coached in a style that raises awareness, creates PLAYER OWNERSHIP, and raises self-belief, impacting your potential - the main way this is facilitated is by valuing your already gained experience and asking questions of relevance to you, while respecting you as a person, - you know what's best for your own body.
We as coaches do not have you in our sights, with the barrel of criticism aimed directly at your delivery; if you are comfortable with your delivery, and there are no performance related issues (i.e. does it affect my outcomes or stop me from being as good as I know I can be?) - Then - IT AINT BROKE! And any coach worth his/her weight in salt will leave it alone.
But, on the other hand, if you have an issue with your delivery that is affecting your performance, then let's have a look-see, and through questioning, maybe we can help YOU develop a more comfortable style that will cause you less pain and/or discomfort, increase your ability, and improve both your game, and your enjoyment of it.
All Bowls NZ accredited coaches that are validated as of July 2009 will have been trained in and be coaching in this new manner, and early feedback from players that have been in the game for many years, has been extremely positive.
So to all players that have had a negative experience in the past regarding coaching, - sorry.
But let me encourage you to take a fresh look at it this season!
Josie Uren - Bowls New Zealand Coach Trainer
Wednesday August 26th 2009
Hi All
Now that it is almost the start of the 2009/2010 season it is time for another newsletter from me. I would like to welcome new members to the Stoke Bowling Club and would like to wish you and current members a happy and successful bowling season.
I look forward to seeing those of you who can come to the Fundraising Dinner on Saturday night and hope that you not only enjoy your meal but also the speech from Kerry Clark, who I am told is a very interesting speaker.
If you know of any club members, full through to social, and you know they have an email address but do not receive these emails please forward on this message to them. Encourage them to add their email address to my list; they can do this by emailing me at marita.bol@hotmail.com so that they can be kept up to date with happenings at Stoke Bowling Club.
Please check out the notices below and see you all soon.
Regards
Marita Bol
A Note from Russell:
New seasons stock of bowls and shoes will be here at the end of the month. Members can try them on our green as soon as it is open. We have 3 sets of coloured Redline XTL sizes 1. 2 & 3; which will sell at the very special price of $550.00. The very popular Redline SR has had a price increase to $795.00. Any enquiries give Russell a call on 547 2334.
Opening Day
Saturday 19th of September Special General Meeting ¡V 2pm
To present the balance sheet for the year ended 30th April 2009. The opening for the 2009/2010 season will follow at the conclusion of the meeting, followed by ¡V
Pot Luck Tea at 5.30pm
Subscriptions
Can be paid by eftpos, cash or cheque.
If there is an issue with a one off payment please see Peter Rutherford regarding time payment. All enquiries will be treated as confidential.
Summer Bar Hours
From the 19th of September Daily 4pm onwards.
More names are required for the Bar Roster.
If there is enough members this duty is four hours once a month.
Please register your name on the sheet near the bar door.
Notice Board
Check this regularly for Club Championship entry details.
Watch the table talkers for up coming events ¡V
Such as
- Invitation Singles Qualifying Event details
- Social Events
- Meetings, etc
A BIG THANKS!!!
For supporting the clubs social events over winter.
We look forward to a happy and successful 2009/2010 season for
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Thursday July 9th 2009
Hi All
It is time for another newsletter from me, although there has been no bowls winter time at the Stoke Bowling club has not been quiet.
   
I am happy to report that the Bus Trip on the 25th of June was a huge success and enjoyed by all. It was great to see such a wide age group, 18 being the youngest and almost 70 as the oldest, with many in between as well. What a nice introduction to the club for some of our new members. Which brings me to this Friday night (10th of July) I will be showing a slide show of photos taken during the bus trip and a few other occasions, including bowls so come along and have a quiet drink and a laugh. It is hoped that the bus trip can become an annual event.
I can also report that the ladies luncheon at the suburban club was a success with 20 ladies attending and am sure this too will become a regular occurrence once more.
Southland Building Society has a special investment offer for club members:
"Star Investment Special"
A choice of fixed term investments with great interest rates, and a commission to the Stoke Bowling Club when you nominate them. The offer is subject to terms and conditions which include; only being available on a new investment and a minimum investment amount. To check out the details go to www.sbs.net.nz and view the current Investment Statement and Disclosure Statements. You can also telephone SBS on 0800 502 442 or visit them at 126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to more of it at future events, please check out the notices below for details and the table talkers at the club rooms.
Dont forget our
Winter Bar Hours
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4pm onwards
Don˙≠t forget to check out our website:www.stokebowling.nelson.org.nz
Also:
If you are interested in our NPC Tipping Competition, to be run in a similar manner as the Super 14 tipping but by email only register your interest at the club or return email. Gary and I will be setting this up soon and you will receive an email confirming the new address that we will be using to run it. Entry fee is $10.
Euchre
Tuesdays, 1.30pm
$2 entry, 50c raffles, Sales Table,
Open to everyone, bring your friends.
Pizza, Beer and Rugby
Saturday 18th July
All Blacks vs. Australia
1st game of the Tri-Nations
7.35pm kickoff
Come along and enjoy the game at the club after some shared pizzas,
Orders in by 6pm please.
Quiz Night
July 25th 7pm.
$8 per person ˙ã supper included
Teams of up to 6. Please register your team, on the notice on the board.
Motueka Bowling Club Visit
Saturday 8th August
First 24 financial club members
$6:00 each which will cover lunch and afternoon tea
Teams will be drawn-
Three games of 1 Π hours
10am start.
Race Night
Friday 14th of August
Time to ˙erisk it all˙≠ once more.
6.30pm start
$10 entry - All takings go into the prize pool
Bring a small plate of finger food per couple for supper
Fundraising Dinner
Saturday 29th August
Guest Speaker: Kerry Clark OBE
3 courses
Expressions of interest on the sheet on the notice board please.
Volunteers needed to serve on the night.
Garage Sale
Saturday August 22nd
Start cleaning out your closets!!!
Feel free to drop goods off now.
Helpers needed on the day, please leave your name on the whiteboard.
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21.06.2009
Euchre
Tuesday≠s, 1.30pm, $2 entry, 50c Raffles, Sales Table,
Open to everyone, bring your friends.
Bus Trip
June 27th, Meet at the club 5.30pm
Please bring a plate of finger food.
Prepare yourself for a fun and entertaining evening. The theme is HATS, the crazier the better. Prizes for the best ones.
BEWARE -Fines
Ladies Winter Luncheon
Member ladies, wives, partners of bowlers and social ladies.
Saturday 4th of July, 12 noon. Suburban Club, Tahunanui.
Numbers required, please phone: Irma √ 547 2454 or Jan √ 547 4399
Quiz Night
July 25th 7pm. $8 per person
Gary and Marita≠s annual evening of entertainment, angst and thought provoking questions.
Race Night
August (date to be confirmed) Time to ˙erisk it all≠ once more.
Garage Sale
Saturday August 22nd. Start cleaning out your closets!!!
The club will be open on Saturdays from August the 2nd to drop goods off.
Fundraising Dinner
Saturday 29th August. Guest Speaker: Kerry Clark OBE
More details to follow.
Winter Bar Hours
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4pm onwards
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24.5.08
COME ALONG TO THESE WINTER OUTINGS.
Bus Trip
June 27th
Meet at the club 5.30pm. Please bring a plate of finger food.
$22 per person. Please put your names up on the sheet.
Prepare yourself for a fun and entertaining evening.
The theme is 'HATS' so start thinking about yours now, the crazier the better.
Prizes for the best ones.
Quiz Night
July 25th 7pm.
$8 per person. Gary and Marita's annual evening of entertainment, angst and thought provoking questions
Race Night
August (date to be confirmed)
Time to "risk it all" once more
Garage Sale
Saturday August 29th
Start cleaning out your closets!!!
Winter Bar Hours
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4pm onwards
ENJOY THE WINTER BREAK!
27.4.09
To all Club Members
please note the following info re the AGM and upcoming events.
Members are advised the Annual General Meeting of Stoke Bowling Club will be held at the Clubrooms on Sunday, 24 May at 10am.
Notice is given of the following recommendations:
1.C Aitken: That the Executive committee of Stoke Bowling Club appoint person/s as junior managers. Those appointed to select teams, ensure the juniors are entered in the various events, arrange evenings for coaching and generally ensure junior players are well catered for within the club environment.
Reason: As a club the juniors are our future and they need to be nurtured into the club scene.
2. Proposed L Hoy: Teams for women's championship fours be drawn from entries submitted.
Reason: Would include involvement and retaining of our junior bowlers.
Artificial Surface: A sub committee has been investigating an artificial surface. A representative from Dales who supply artificial surfaces will be visiting other clubs in Nelson and members are invited to attend a meeting on Friday 1 May at 2pm at the Clubrooms. It is not intended that a decision will be made at this meeting but is being convened so that we are well informed.
Euchre: Cards commence on Tuesday, 28 April at 1.30pm. Any inquiries to Jan Hands 547 4399.
Starling Trophy Saturday 9 May: Drawn teams first 32 names. Please enter names on notice board as you come into the clubhouse.
Greens: Please note that renovations to the Carter green start on 3 May. Work on turf cutting the Wadsworth green commence 10 May and the last day for play for this season will be Saturday 9 May for the Starling Trophy.
Presentation of trophies and pot luck tea: 16 May.
60th Jubilee: This year is the club's 60th celebrations. Anyone interested in being involved on the organising committee please contact the Club Secretary.
The social committee has organised the following events:
Bus Trip: 27 June Theme 'Crazy Hat'.
Quiz Night: July.
Race night: August
Garage sale: August
ENJOY THE '0FF- SEASON'!
24th March. 09.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2 NZ PLAYERS
who performed so well
Shannon McIlroy , who moved to Stoke this season had the magic touch and won his singles games and 2 of his pairs games,and
Amy Brenton was in the Under 18 NZ team.
Recently they played together and won the centre pairs,and then won the regional play off at Westport. Next month they play in the NZ final. Good Luck!
And best wishes to Shannon as he goes to Australia this week to play in the Under 25 Singles!
Last weekend saw Marie Watson (United) win the women's CH of Ch singles, and
son Gary Watson (Stoke) win the men's Ch of Champ singles.
What a great result!
On Sunday a full green of mixed fours played for the Bailey trophy, sponsored by Shone and Shirley. Only 2 teams won 4 games and the runner up skip was Pat Bailey , son of Denny Bailey who presented the trophy way back in the 70's, when mixed play was almost unknown!!
The winners were Shannon and Brodie (Stoke), and Christine and Dayle from United.
St Paddy's Party
Saturday the 14th March was a great night for those that attended the St Paddy's Party. With Irish music playing all night, and Janis dancing the the odd jig, Stoke Bowling Club members celebrated with a green theme.
Raffles were won, and the people voted for the best dressed male and female. Terry Wiechern misunderstood the criteria, choosing not to take into account that it was about 'GREEN' and voted for himself, earning a sparkly 'green' bowtie as a prize. With voting being almost unanimous, Gary and Janis took out these prizes.
With the lovely Autumn weather we're having be sure to enter the games that are coming up. Too soon it will be the end of the season!!
HAPPY BOWLING
1st March. 09.
OUR YOUNGER BOWLERS.
Recently 3 of our student members went to the regional playoffs in ChCh to qualify for the Kittyhawk finals in Auckland. All 3, Julia Paul and Josh made the finals and will join Amy there for what is the NZ under 20 singles.
We also had the Inter Secondary School competition at Stoke this week, and 8 players from Nayland college will go forward to Blenheim for the regional playoffs, before the NZ finals in December. (The four others going come from Nelson College.)
Have a look at the photo gallery page to see some of the young ones.
The coaches and helpers who work with the Nayland and Garin students
who practice at Stoke deserve a very big THANK YOU.
It is certainly exciting to see the talent and enthusiasm of these young players.
Shannon McIlroy and Amy Brenton go to Australia soon to play for NZ teams. GOOD LUCK!(Also to Misty Arnold who is now at United.)
Greenkeeper Don has just changed starting times at Bowls to 9.30am as the mornings are too dark for green preparation. So with only a couple of months to go this season, make the most of it and get lots of HAPPY BOWLING!
3.2.09
Social Events Coming Up
 
Do try and get along to the club on Friday Evenings for an hour or so between 4-8pm and you will be kept up to date with whatever has been going on in the club.
The Club Captain tells everyone the latest info, and you get to meet up with everyone. You can socialise for a while with a drink and nibbles, and if you've been trying to catch up with an exec member or the club captain then this is a good time to find them at the club.
The Social Committee have arranged the following events.
Feb. 14th. PIZZA & BEER NIGHT
Super 14 Games--5.30. Crusaders v Chiefs . 7.30. Hurricanes v Warratahs
Mar 14th. ST PADDY'S PARTY
Green theme. prizes for the best dressed. Bring a plate for supper.
Super 14 games--5.30. Crusaders v Force . 7.30 Highlanders v Chiefs
April 25th.STATE OF ORIGIN BOWLS & POT LUCK TEA.
Come and play for your home town and stay to celebrate.
Super 14 game. Hurricanes v Brumbies.
HAPPY BOWLING AND SOCIALIZING!!
25.1.09
JANE SCOTT.
Today we are very sorry to hear that Jane Scott passed away.
She was our Club Patron and a Life Member of the club.
She contributed so much to this club over the years as Ladies' President, Catering Convener,and Umpire.
She was the winter card's afternoon organiser in the 1980's.
She was also one of the group who helped raise funds when the new clubhouse was built. They spent hours having street cake stalls , selling raffles, and doing catering and cleaning in the club to make money.
She was a successful bowler as well, and usually took new bowlers under her wing.
During the last few years when bowling was not possible , she kept involved with the club by assisting with the card afternoons when they started up again, and kept her interest in what was happening in the club.
Goodbye Jane.
UPDATE.Jan 14th.
Gary Watson's team Lost the semi-final to the eventual winners in Peter Belliss'team.
But Gary DID jointly win the Leonard Trophy for the overall men's performance and consistency.
Kaye Tomlinson team, including Colleen Kempton won the women's fours.
CONGRATULATIONS!
JAN.13TH 2009
Great results from the Nationals in Auckland
Have you been following the results of the Nationals in Auckland?
Haven't our Stoke players done well!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL.
Today Gary Watson has reached the quarter-final of the fours---here's hoping Gary!!
(and Kaye Tomlinson of Richmond is in the semi-final of the ladies fours.)
In the Women's Singles Amy Brenton got to the last 16, a wonderful effort. She had some great write-ups regarding her ability.
Similarly, Gary Watson qualified to the last 16, then the last 8 !!
He was defeated by Ray Bester an experienced international player.
James Pugh went out just before the last 16 in the singles and he and Gary made headlines by their great play against Gary Lawson and partner, in the pairs..
Amy and her partner Gemma Collett (Paul Watts sister, who started by playing college bowls at Stoke) made the post section play in the pairs before being defeated..
( Richard Collett who won the men's singles is Gemma's husband and Marie Watts son-in law.)
Shannon McIlroy did well in the pairs, singles and fours , but dipped out in tough games, and
Brody Dix is also competing and played in the pairs and fours with his old team mates from Auckland, qualifying in the pairs.
Misty Arnold who this season moved to United was also successful in qualifying for the post section singles, and pairs with her partner Jo Collis(Who won both the senior and junior Nelson Ch of Champs last season.)
Coming up in March will be a Trans Tasman match between NZ and OZ in Australia.
Very special congratulations to Shannon, selected as singles player for the NZ team, and Amy who is in the under 18 team. Misty was selected for the under 25 team.
A great reward for all the work they put into the game.
And a camera was needed at a recent tournament at Nelson! Paul Watts played 3 lead bowls and each one touched the kitty and came to rest side by side behind it. Great bowling Paul!!
Pity the next opposition bowls was a drive!!
HAPPY BOWLING.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
With 3 months of the season behind us you can see from the champ/results that good progress has been made with championship play, with the new format of interclub on Saturday mornings, and club play in the afternoons, giving more time for the champs.
Greenkeeper Don opened the Carter green for play on Dec.1st with an excellent surface thanks to his hard work.
Danny Rice has taken up the job of club captain and is happy to liaise between members and executive if there are any issues you want discussed.
Two Stoke teams have reached the final of the Nelson Centre pairs, and this game will be played mid-Jan. Try and get along to support these players.
Paul Baken and Helen Moseley v Shannon McIlroy and Amy Brenton.
HAPPY BOWLING IN 2009!!
Dec 24th 08.
 HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
it is usually a fairly quiet time at the club over the holiday period, so watch the whiteboards to see if any social games are arranged for you.
Good luck if you are off to the bowls in Auckland, and enjoy your holiday whether at home or away.
Dec.4th 08.
 A message for you
As you probably know Gary Watson was in the winning triples team at the NZ Open. This game will be shown on TV and you can see it
on Sky Sport at the following times.
ComfitPro Men's Triples Final:
Petar Sain (skip), Wally Marsic, Tony Garelja
versus
Shayne Sincock (skip), Gary Watson, Lance Pascoe.
Tuesday 16th December 7.00pm SS1
Wednesday 17th December 7.00am SS1
Thursday 18th December 12.00am SS2
Thursday 18th December 10.30pm SS2
For other games check the following link:
http://aucklandbowls.co.nz/build.php?id=329
Nov.26th 08.
This coming weekend is the start of the Sevens competition.
Stoke has a team in each division and has keen competitive players selected, so players and spectators should enjoy the games. It should be much more interesting for the women this year as rather than just Stoke and United in the first division with only one round to play, this year 5 clubs are in which will create more competition.
We still have only one green in use, but the Carter green is looking good and Don has spent a lot of time weeding and grooming it ,so depending on the weather we could be using it soon.
As you'll see in the Champ results both senior singles champs have been completed with Gary Watson winning the men's with 2 lives, and Carol Stevens the women's after playing Rhonda Middleton 3 times on the final day. Congratulations.
It was exciting to have 2 Stoke players make the final of the Stoke Invitation Singles.
Shannon McIlroy defeating Gary Watson. Full results are on this website.
We have had some quiet weekends at the club lately with centre fixtures involving a lot of our players in competition, and as Nelson reps. Recently Lloyd Bellis and Brodie Dix won the Junior Centre pairs. well done!
Lots more bowls to play so
HAPPY BOWLING!!
08/09 SEASON IS UNDERWAY! HOO-RAY
October 2008.
Already it is 4 weeks since our Opening day!
I heard a comment "I didn't know half the people in the clubhouse!" And yes, we do have a lot of new members and some who've returned after a break. Aren't we lucky!
WELCOME to you all. I'm sure we'll gradually get to know everyone.
The Interclub competitions are under way and 2 days of club championships have been held.
Last Saturday saw the first format of Interclub in the mornings and club champs in the afternoon. With only the Wadsworth green available at present, the men played 2 rounds of their champ triples on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday the ladies played the senior singles.
With 4 rounds completed, this competition is now well under way.
Several trophies have been played for in earlier weeks which has given members a chance to get "bowls fit" prior to the champs, and we have had Have a go and practice sessions.
Friday evenings have provided some great bowls to watch.
Because we have several talented new members in the club, plus other keen members, a qualifying competition is being held for places in the Invitation singles which will be held early November.
Seventeen members are vying for the 4 places available, and some top class matches have been played.
You can look forward to watching them play matches against some top NZ bowlers 7-9th November in the Invitation Singles
The Carter green is coming along well. Some nice warm weather would give it a boost.
Hope you have noticed how spic and span everything is thanks to those volunteers in the off season. Well done.
Thanks too to John who maintains the clubhouse, and Don who does the green and surrounds. They keep them looking immaculate.
Important to the club are VOLUNTEERS!!
Keep you eye open for what you can do around the club--- and
HAPPY BOWLING
19th May 08.
A lovely sunny morning on Sunday led to an excellent turn out for the club AGM.
It went very smoothly, with all positions filled during the election of officers, and very little general business to discuss.
Gavin Sparks has come in as our new president and Allan Griffiths is vice-president. Colin Aitken and Marilyn Robertson join David Merritt as selectors, and Graham Bishop is now the Director of works and maintenance
Beryl Calder, Kevin Hoult, and Peter Rutherford were thanked for their contribution over past years.
The demise of the social committee was discussed, as we have no social functions planned for the winter, and hopefully some volunteers will step up for this. We need you!
It was a great pleasure to see Janis Reynolds elected a life member of the club.
She has been the club's secretary almost since she first joined Stoke, as well as serving as club president, catering convenor, special events convenor, and attending most centre meetings and generally keeping an eye on everything going on in the club. We are lucky to have her.
Some very tired men finished a huge job earlier this month when they removed the turf on the Carter green. It was taken off like ready lawn and many blisters appeared with the shovel and barrow work!
You did a great job fellas! Thank you.
We have been fortunate to have Ferrers McCarthyand Colin Aitken on the board of the Nelson Centre for some years, as they have contributed such a lot of ideas, and time and effort to this. We hope you enjoy your retirement from this!
Tuesday afternoon euchre continues to be very popular with 45-50 players at the first sessions.
Do join in. Just $2 for the game and cuppa, plus there are raffles and a sales table.
SEE YOU NEXT SEASON
April 6th.
Just 3 weeks to go to the end of the season!
Have you noticed how good everything still looks around the club??
Don has trimmed the shrubs again and they look wonderful, and so do the greens.
And the clubhouse always looks so bright and welcoming thanks to John's care
Thanks Don and John.
We still have a major event to look forward to with the Invitation Pairs on the 18-20th April. And hopefully everyone getting involved in the State of Origin bowls when YOU can play for your region. Last year the overseas team won so get ready to support your area.
Most of our regular bowls play has just finished.
On Tuesday the Casual Bowls group had their last session, and were put through their paces by Lynden and Kath. It's a very happy social group where new folk learn to play, and they appreciate the time Lynden and his helpers have put into it.
The Saturday jackpot bowls also finished last week . Interruptions by rain, and other fixtures curtailed this a bit this season, and surprisingly the jackpot was not won. So on the final day it took about a dozen spins to come up with the lucky score! Thanks to Jim who organised it each week.
Friday mufti triples finish this week ,and again Lynden and his helpers have organised this well, with games possible most Fridays.
Coaching sessions were held on Monday mornings to learn shot play and other skills, and coaches took the new players in hand on Tuesdays too.
Have a look at the champs results page and you will see that our players have had good results this season .
CONGRATULATIONS to our successful members, especially the gold star winners Diane, Nigel, Paul and Gary.
A group of secondary school students practised at Stoke and took part in the Inter-school competition. Amy, Julia and Kelly will play in the NZ final in Dec.
After Christmas, Janis organised a 6 week league, playing 2 one hour games in the evening with either all non-members , or one member with 2 new chums in each team.
This brought quite a few new players to the club.
A new trophy was played for last weekend for parent or grandparent and child.
It was good to see the number involved from a 10year old with his grandmother, to some quite large sons !
We are lucky to have willing people to organise bowls play to suit everyone.
Our selectors, match committee, tournament directors, and other organisers do a great job.
It sure makes for HAPPY BOWLING.
NOTE:
EUCHRE AFTERNOONS COMMENCE MAY 6TH. 1.30PM.
ALL WELCOME.
December 26
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hope 2008 is a Happy, Healthy Year for You, with plenty of happy bowling too.
The first part of the season has whizzed by.
The lack of rain meant lots of extra watering and care of the greens by Don, but also, no delays in getting matches played. Most of the club champs are completed or well under way.
Several of our members are heading off to CHCH to play in the nationals and we wish them well.
Our 2 young NZ reps , Misty and Amy , are going to play in the womens singles and pairs.
After the holidays the Summer evening social bowls will get under way from 15th Jan.
Do talk to any mates/neighbours etc and get them interested. Further info for this is on the Have a go page.
Saturday jackpot bowls will also be starting up later in the month for members.
And on Jan 6th a game of triples is on - - put your name on whiteboard please.
HAPPY BOWLING - - -
October 29th
Another weekend of fine weather has meant the men's champ fours are almost completed...Hooray! says the match committee.
The mens champ fours final will be between teams skipped by Gary Watson and Allan Griffiths.
The women's champ triples and open singles are also well under way.
Only 10 days to go till the Invitation Singles.
Some volunteers are still needed for the bar roster and there are a few spaces where markers are needed too.Have a look at the whiteboard.
This morning we had 4 more new folk come along to Tuesday's Casual Bowls and the coaches soon had them going well. Do tell your friends to get along too...then they'll find out why you're never home!!
It is a friendly group and an ideal way to socialise as you get more confident at playing the game.
Let's hope we have some nice calm days ahead........Happy Bowling!
For the first time in years the Mens Open Singles were played at the club during Labour weekend.
The players battled very tricky windy conditions, and the spectators saw some close, exciting games.
CONGRATULATIONS to Nigel Thompson who came through undefeated.
In the final he faltered against a great come back by Russell Calder but finally won 21-15.
In the semi-finals Russ Calder def Paul Baken
And Nigel Thompson def David Merritt
The Women≠s Open pairs final was also played
and
Diane Merritt and Lesley Amos def. Helen Moseley and Kathleen Newth
Diane and Lesley came through with 2 lives.
CONGRATULATIONS.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Misty and Amy who have both been selected for NZ teams!
Misty is in the Under 25 team and Amy in the Under 18.
They will play in ChCh in Dec. WELL DONE GIRLS!
And this is a good time to say "THANKS" to Wayne, for the time he has put into starting our secondary school players into bowls.Our club has been lucky to have his enthusiasm with our young players and we have a group of talented ones coming on. Other coaches have also been helping this group.
Congratulations too, to Helen Moseley, Gary Watson, Peter Hodson and
Paul Baken who have been selected for the Nelson teams to play against the NZ team in CHCH next Friday.
The changeable weather has been a pain, but luckily most of the club fixtures have been played and the Men's triples champs and Women's open pairs are well under way.
The Men's triples is down to one 2 lifer (Pete Hodson (s) Dave Merritt and Neville Turner) and a one lifer - Jim Dowd (s) Russell Calder & Owen Amos and is to be played on Sunday 2/12/07.
The Women's pairs is down to the last two. Two lifer (Diane Merritt and Lesley Amos) and one lifer (Helen Moseley (s) and Kath Newth). Not sure when this will be played but will be possible final / semi final.
Not long to the INVITATION SINGLES!
Do volunteer your help where it is needed...marking, bar, kitchen, etc. and be sure to watch some of the games.
HAPPY BOWLING.......
The first results for this season!
Men's Haddock Trophy
Drawn teams played on Saturday 29 Sept.
Won by Paul Baken (s) Ian Webby & Norvin Harvey,
the only 3 winner - 3 wins 24 ends.
Runner-up Wayne Hodgson (s) Jim Dowd, Hec Jensen 2 wins 25 ends.
Starling Trophy Sunday 30 Sept
Drawn pairs were abandoned after only one round played, due to rain.
30th Sept .
The 07-08 Season is underway!
The Stoke club's greens and surrounds are looking magnificent.
Our thanks to Gavin and Graham and their volunteers who have got everything painted, repaired, scrubbed or renewed during the winter.
It looks great.
The new numbers, and rubbish containers a big improvement.
Our shrubs have been trimmed beautifully and I suspect greenkeeper Don did that, as well as having immaculate greens ready for the new season.
A big thank you to the organising committee of the Euchre . The players will miss their cheerful games on Tuesdays.
Hope you have been to the clubhouse and checked the boards and noticeboards so that you do not miss out on anything!
If you are wanting to play in interclub games get your names up promptly for the selectors to see.
The sheets are up for entries for club championships and centre events.
If you are not yet in a team you must put your name at the bottom of the sheet so players know you are available.
There is a list for men to show their interest in playing in the Invitation Singles.What an opportunity to take!
The PROMOTION weekend Oct 5-9th
is an important one for ALL our members and a time to encourage others to HAVE-A-Go.
(Details are on the left of this page.)
HELP at the sessions would be great!!
Please Phone Lynden 5474 780.
HAPPY BOWLING EVERYONE!
May 24.2007.
END OF SEASON NEWSLETTER
Sure hope none of you got flooded or washed out by that downpour we had in Stoke yesterday!! WOW it rained!!
Well the 06/07 season was completed with the AGM being held last weekend.
A good turnout for it, and nice to have all the positions filled.
As usual it was a busy season, especially for those playing competitive bowls, and it was great to have a good number of our members successful in several centre events, and at NZ finals. Congratulations to all our winners.
We also hope that everyone enjoyed the games that were organised for club play and thanks go to the volunteers who organised these.
We know that lots of Stoke players will be keeping their game going , by playing on the artificial greens at Tahuna and Maitai over the sunny winter days.
The Social committee have arranged for some social occasions at the club. A quiz night on May 26th and a Race night at end of June, and other events too. Pop into the club to see what notices are up. The club and bar is open Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the winter.
Tuesday Euchre afternoons are very friendly and popular, so don't be shy about joining in .
Greenkeeper Don has got the greens looking great and if the weather is right he thinks we may be ready to start again before the end of Sept!
Enjoy your winter break....and
LOOK FORWARD TO SEASON 07/08!!
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