ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Bowls Victoria Office Bearers for Season 2017-18 Standing & Special Purpose Committees Joint Patrons: The Honourable Linda Dessau, AC Governor of Victoria, and His Honour Awards Committee Judge Anthony Howard Chairman: Allan Winnett President: Barbara Gilbert Members: Pamela Dind, Ken Lee Deputy President: John Inglese Board Members: Lyn Baker, John Fisher OAM, Championship Committee Rob Blachford, Peter Inglis, Chairman: Barbara Gilbert Marilla Rootsey, Valerie Savage Coaching In recess Finance Director: Ken Warburton Chief Executive: Graeme Bridge Disability Support Bowls Victoria Regional Representatives Chairman: Tony Scott Members: Lyn Baker, Mario Cima, Tim Nield, Bendigo Campaspe: Stephen Piercy, Susan Howes Len O’Brien, Trevor Sloan, Central Goulburn Murray: Lois Tomkins, Maurie Rowlands Mark Walker Central Victoria: Carmel Mitchell*, Ian Guymer Eastern Ranges: Gordon Baker, Ray McDonald Disciplinary Committee Geelong: Anne Cotterill, Daryl Stephens Chairman: Stuart Kollmorgen Gippsland: Jeff Amos, Fay Lewis Members: Bob Carlson, Pat Clark, Metro West: Bob Aitken, Catherine Haldane John Roberts Murray Mallee: Graeme Kelly, Elizabeth Smith* Northern Gateway: Rob Blachford, Lorraine Henneken Event Support Committee Ovens & Murray: Margaret Isherwood, Neil Pryor Chairman: Ken Shields Peninsula Casey: Allan Winnett, Judith Thorpe Members: Ian Capp, Adrian Graham, Sandbelt: Gary Lasky, Lyn Goodchild Alan Richards Strzelecki: Rob Stephen, Marj Pearson West Coast: David Yandell, Margaret Sumner Finance & Audit Committee Wimmera: Ann Hunt, Walter Goldsbury Chairman: Ken Warburton Yarra: Barry Ferguson, Lorraine Burton Members: John McKee, Stuart Kollmorgen Regional Presidents/Chairpersons Investment Committee Bendigo Campaspe: President Jean Belt Vice President Barry Brown Chairman: Ken Warburton Central Goulburn Murray: Chairman Maurie Rowlands Members: President, Deputy President Deputy Chairman Alison Hall & Chief Executive Central Victoria: Chairman Gary Dickenson Greens Committee Vice Chairman Carmel Mitchell* Eastern Ranges: President Ray McDonald Chairman: Andy Smith Vice President: Lois Collier Members: Peter Bowman, Andrew Ross, Geelong: Chairman Robin Roberts Richard Sinclair Deputy President Kaye Robison Laws & Rules Committee Gippsland: Chairperson Deidre Relph Vice Chairperson Terry White Chairman: Robert (Bob) Carlson Metro West: President Fred Maddern OBE Members: Julia Bolch, John Christie, Vice President Catherine Haldane John Roberts, Bill Sheedy, Murray Mallee: Chairman John Louttit Neil Smillie Deputy Chairman Margaret Hoare Northern Gateway: President Lorraine Henneken Metropolitan Pennant Committee Deputy President Peter Mitchell Chairman: Meredith Norton Ovens & Murray: President Margaret Isherwood Members: Michael Classon, Vice President Neil Pryor Carol Dove nee Shipley, Peninsula Casey: President Janice Sellers Peter Mitchell, Tim Nabbs, Sen Vice Pres Graham Peck Carol Protopapas, Fran Sandbelt: Chairperson Daphne Camilleri Reid, Sara Rodger, Peter Russell, Vice Chairperson Brian Howarth Les Stephens Strzelecki: President Pam Cameron West Coast: President Margaret Sumner Selection - Men’s Committee Deputy President Peter Inglis Chairman: Arnold O’Brien OAM Wimmera: President Graeme Shalders Members: Ashley Bates, Paul Dorgan, Ian Deputy President Colleen Wilkinson Ewing Yarra: President Barrie Ferguson Vice President Lorraine Burton Selection - Women’s Committee Chairman: Meredith Norton (res) Life Members Members: Judy Davey (Became Chair), Les Baker*, Betty Collins OAM, Maureen Connolly, Max Deason*, Edith Grinham Ian Dewar*, Fay Dunn, John Gullan, Graeme Hosken, Doug Kneebone, Norm Knopp OAM*, Valmai Lewis, Arnold O’Brien Umpiring Committee OAM, Doug Osborne*, Ken Shields, Ray Smith*, Ted Whitehead Chairman: John Roberts OAM Members: Bob Carlson, Lorraine Dowson, Neil Smillie, Doug McConachie, Delegate to Bowls Australia Marilla Rootsey, Doug Whorlow, Barbara Gilbert Lee Wesley Historian Under-18 Committee Robert J. Middleton OAM Chairman: Louise Morison Members: Laurie Browell, Mark Cowan (Coach), Auditors Richard Lovell, Terry Norris, Justine Stokes William Buck: Chartered Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd * Deceased Office Administration Staff: Graeme Bridge - Chief Executive, Wes Fawaz - Strategic Business Analyst, Peter Delaney - Operations Manager (ret), Betty Fang - Finance & Administration Manager, Guy Hand - Communications & Marketing Manager (res), Scott Nicholas - Participation & Club Development Manager (res), Sean O’Kane - Participation & Club Development Manager, Robyn Athanitis - Administration & Office Support, Luke Brown - IT Systems Administrator, Neil Gray - Participation Coordinator, Amanda James - Membership and Events, Rebecca Odermatt (res) - Events, Accounting & Special Projects, Joshua Rourke - Multimedia Coordinator, Darci Tierney - Participation Coordinator Contents

President & Chief Executive’s Report 4 - 10

Participation & Club Development Report 11 - 13

State Championship Committee 14

Umpiring Committee 15

Greens Committee 15

Disability Support Committee 16

Disciplinary Committee 17

Men’s Selection Committee 18

Women’s Selection Committee 19

Under-18 Committee 20 - 21

Event Support Committee 22

Laws & Rules Committee 22

Finance Director’s Report 23 - 26

Financial Statements 27 - 36

Sponsors & Funding Agencies 37

Results 38 - 43 Barbara Gilbert & Graeme Bridge

It gives us much pleasure to review the 2017-2018 State Pennant Championships season and Financial Year. It has been a very busy year The State Pennant finals were once again a highlight and there are numerous activities and highlights that of the season. Every Club throughout the State aspires need to be acknowledged. to reach the playoffs. Moama’s venue is amazing, and Bowls Victoria and the Clubs thank Moama for their Bowls Victoria Committees generous support of the event. Congratulations to Altona The Bowls Victoria Committees are an integral part of on winning the Saturday Competition and Ocean Grove Bowls Victoria and without their valued contributions it winning Mid-Week. would be impossible for all functions in running the Sport to be achieved. On behalf of every bowler in Victoria we State Representative Sides wish to thank you. Congratulations to the Victorian Men on winning the Alley Shield in Darwin. Great to see them back in the winner’s Volunteers circle after winning in 2015. Our Bowlers Arm team, an There are so many who give up their time and energy amazing feat winning 5 National Titles in a row. for the sport of bowls. Each and every one of you are to be commended for your efforts. Without you, our sport National Titles would not function. Every Club has volunteers that spend Kylie Whitehead National Women’s Singles Champion. endless hours in making sure that the best is provided at Kira Bourke National Girls Under 18 Champion. each Club. We all need to recognise this and show our appreciation. Kylie and Kira, you can both be very proud of your achievement and your demeanour on and off the green Staff is to be congratulated! The Board wishes to thank and acknowledge the commitment and effort of the CE Graeme Bridge and Steller Vic Open all staff at Bowls Victoria. A special mention to Peter The Vic Open once again proved to be a great success, Delaney who retired in May. It was great working with with a record number of entries again. The event is for you Peter. all bowlers and it is great to see everyone networking, making and renewing friendships and enjoying their State Conference bowls. Thanks to all umpires and markers who give up Bowls Victoria held its first State Conference in Bendigo their time to officiate at the event. The live streaming was in May this year. It was fantastic to finally have the appreciated by all and watched by many. The Venues are majority of the representatives from each Division and to be congratulated and really put their Clubs on show. Region in the one place at the one time. The Strategic Bowls Victoria wishes to thank everyone involved, this is Plan for 2018-2022 was presented and the focus is a showcase of our sport in Victoria. definitely for all Clubs to be or become strong and viable. Presentations and discussion were also done on Club, Division & Region Visits Governance, Participation and Finance as well as other Every Board and staff member has appreciated the open discussions. It was agreed by all that we need to hospitality of the Clubs, Divisions and Regions when work together to future proof our sport, the only way attending opening days or special functions. We thank we can achieve this is by accepting that changes are you for the warn receptions and enabling us to celebrate necessary if we are to maintain our position as a viable with you. sporting and recreational alternative.

4 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Commonwealth Games The pinnacle and pathway of our sport! “ We need to work together Players: Carla Krizanic - Gold - Women’s Triples and Fours to future proof our sport, Barrie Lester - Silver - Men’s Triples and Fours Josh Thornton - Gold - BWD Men’s Triples the only way we can achieve Ken Hanson – Gold - BWD Men’s Triples this is by accepting that Technical Officials: changes are necessary if we John Roberts, Bob Carlson, Doug Maconachie, Lee Wesley, Doug Whorlow, Mark Cowan, Neil Smilie, Frank are to maintain our position Camera, Rob Coulson, Sarah Hope, Ann Walsh, Lorraine Dowson, & Laureen Smith. as a viable sporting and recreational alternative.” Your commitment as player’s or technical official’s is to be applauded.

Victoria is very proud of our members who participated at the Commonwealth Games. Congratulations to all who participated, this certainly confirms that we have great pathways in our sport and we can all be very proud of our Victorian participants.

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Strategy & Operational Activities Bowls Victoria Board of Directors Attendances at Board Meetings The 2017-18 year has been another significant year of both strategic and operational activity for Bowls Victoria Director - President: Barbara Gilbert 9/9 with the completion and implementation of several Director - Dep. President: John Inglese 7/9 major projects and paving the way for the review of Director: Lyn Baker 8/9 the Bowls Victoria Strategic Plan of 2013-2017 prior to the introduction and implementation of its new plan for Director: Rob Blachford 3/6 2018-2022. Director: John Fisher OAM 9/9 Director: Peter Inglese 7/7 Through 2017-18, Bowls Victoria continued to work Director: Marilla Rootsey 9/9 diligently by maintaining its focus on directing as much support as possible straight back to where it is most Director: Valerie Savage 6/9 needed, at the coal-face of Club Bowls. In an ever- Director: (appointed) Ken Warburton 9/9 changing environment where needs are constantly being (Bowls Victoria Finance Director) reviewed and monitored to provide and direct assistance back through the entire network of Club Members, Chief Executive: Graeme Bridge 9/9 Volunteers, Clubs, Divisions and Regions, the work of the Board of Bowls Victoria and the Staff remained Strategic Bus. Analyst Wes Fawaz 3/4 strategically focussed. In the many instances where there is information conveyed back to us, we appreciate the Retiring Bowls Victoria Directors positivity and respect the views that may not necessarily align with the aims or focus of the association. Director: Kevin Pattison (Retired) Bowls Victoria – Your Board Strategic Focus The Board of Bowls Victoria under President Barbara The Bowls Victoria Strategic Plan 2013-2017 came Gilbert’s leadership continues to focus its drive towards to the end of its cycle and a review of what this plan making Bowls Victoria function effectively as a State had achieved or was work underway particularly on Sporting Association using its existing abilities and the Participation, has moved forward with the next iteration accessible resources available to everyone to deliver of the Bowls Victoria Strategic Plan 2018-2022. This the best possible service it can to the members and plan will take the form of many initiatives, from the stakeholders. The introduction of a new National Brand traditional formats of the Sport such as Pennant & for the sport in 2018 and Bowls Victoria adopting a new Championships, right through to various forms of logo has been seen as a positive step in aligning the Competitive Participation that are identified for future sport from a look perspective. introduction.

Thank you again for the great support of the Bowls The 2018-2022 Plan focusses its attention on securing Victoria Board in 2017-18. “More People Connected to Bowls” and “Growing and Supporting the Sport of Bowls Through Clubs and Their We wish to thank every board member for their support Communities”. and commitment, we all have a common goal, the love of our sport, we may not agree on everything but In enshrining Bowls Victoria’s values of ”Adaptable, with open discussion and factual information we work Inviting, Unified, Supportive & Efficient”, into the mindset together, to reach an outcome that is the best for the and our operations, the Sport of Bowls in Victoria is sport. determined to position itself effectively to enhance its ability to attract people to the sport at a time when there As with most organisations Bowls Victoria has are so many alternative sporting and recreational options undergone Directorship changes at Board level over the available to them. period of the 2017-18 Financial Year and the list below highlights the contributions made by the Directors of the Bowls Victoria’s goals of Promoting Participation, Bowls Victoria Board. Supporting Clubs and Strengthening Connections are focussed on delivering a positive message to the community we need to engage to keep our sport vibrant and positioned for the future.

6 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 For Bowls as a sport to make in-roads into people’s Bowling with Babies personal leisure space, we must make the connection as • 475 mums/dads attended the program. inviting as we can if we’re going to secure their interest (Target of 260) and commitment to the offerings available to them. • How they found out about the program: 32% • Time-poor participants who are looking for both Friends and family, 20% word of mouth. 34% online. social and competitive offerings that don’t mean they • 5 most common words used to describe the have to make a huge commitment to a long season. program: Different, Friends, relaxed. Social and FUN. • Those who wish to seek the traditional offerings • Common negatives about the program - (Pennant, Championships, etc.) Temperature and shade options. • Pay to Play social enthusiasts. • Main suggestion for how program could improve: • Those looking for social networking opportunities More Advertising. through a Club environment. • Skill level before participation 2/10, after participation • Schools and junior activities. 4.2/10. • Confidence in playing lawn bowls before program Great new and continuing Participation initiatives 2.9/10, after program 5.4/10. undertaken during the past twelve months included: • Value for money 8.2/10. Play Bowls Month • 97% participated to have fun and 93% achieved this. • Play Bowls Month in its second year – with 115 The largest swing was 39% who took part to learn Clubs running an activity(ies) amounting to 355 new skills, 48% achieved this. sessions during the month of October over two • 98% of participants would recommend the program. years which has now officially become “Bowls • Overall performance of the deliverer was ranked 9.4 Month.” With VicHealth funding having ceased for out of 10. this initiative, Bowls Victoria committed to financially • 7 out of 10 participants indicated they would supporting its ongoing presence. participate in a social format of bowls in the next 12 months while 5 out of 10 said they would be This opportunity has amounted to 6532 new participants interested in a more organized format. being introduced to bowls through a Club over two years in operation. All on the back of a very successful funding • 84% of participants said they would consider the programme through VicHealth. club rooms as a mother group venue post program.

Graeme Bridge interviewing Lee Schaner after his 2017 Steller Vic Open Medal win.

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• Evidence suggests we have created new members Bowls Victoria’s Participation and Club Development for Auburn, Werribee, Lilydale and Flemington staff are focussed on supporting Clubs, Divisions & Kensington BC. Regions with undertaking activities and initiatives that • We’ve also increased business for clubs with several promote outcomes for everyone as that’s what it’s all 1st Birthday parties being booked at the venues. about, offering opportunities for communities to Connect with Bowls. From very small beginnings this programme has exceeded its earlier targets and has now established Bowls Victoria Finances itself as an offering for Clubs to engage with an entirely The 2017-18 Financial Year resulted in a Total new market. Comprehensive Income of $365,035.

• Other game formats that have been offered during Pleasing in this result is the fact that Bowling Activities this time include “Quicka Bowls”, a format designed returned a modest $27,678 result given that there was to rotate people through all the playing positions in a greater activity than ever-before across all sectors of match and branded by Bowls Victoria. the association. The positive performance of the Bowls • Jack Attack as the National Participation product is Victoria Investment Portfolio provides valuable funds to available to Clubs also. further enhance the association’s activities.

To engage more participants and grow the sport of Club Based Affiliation Fee reliance on funding the bowls, Bowls Victoria identified the need to diversify the activities of Bowls Victoria was reduced by 5% in 2017- formats and opportunities for playing bowls, so during 18 from 79% in 2016-17 to 74%, with further moves to 2017-18 Bowls Victoria commissioned Gemba, a highly- address this dependence on fees being considered for visible sports marketing agency to conduct research the future. Expectations that fees are going to become on our behalf to provide us with a clear assessment cheaper will not come to fruition as costs continue to rise and prioritisation of future participation formats and in every area of operation. opportunities. This research identified certain aspects that did/didn’t connect with the public and which also Sincere thanks to Bowls Victoria’s Finance Director Ken resonated with the active bowling community. Warburton for his professional knowledge and support of the Management Staff at Bowls Victoria and his liaison with our Financial Investment Managers Hamilton Wealth mainly through advisor Ian Gillies.

Graeme Bridge (first row, centre) with the ‘Armed Vics’ at the 2017 National Bowlers Arm Championships.

8 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Thanks also in particular to Finance & Administration Manager Betty Fang who maintains strong financial controls over spending and staying on budget. For Bowls as a sport to make For all details on Bowls Victoria’s Financial Reporting for “in-roads into people’s personal 2017-18, you’ll find a comprehensive Finance Director’s leisure space, we must make Report in the latter pages of this document. the connection as inviting as we Government Funding can. Bowls Victoria has maintained strong relationships with Sport & Recreation Victoria and VicHealth and these ” strong links with our State Government Departmental funding partners in VicHealth and Sport & Recreation Victoria, and the assistance they provide is crucial in As the State Sporting Association, Bowls Victoria is providing opportunities for Bowls to connect to the wider funded by State Government through the office of community. Funding from the Active Women and Girls Sport & Recreation and its Supporting Victorian Sport for Health and Wellbeing program has been a focus for & Recreation Program. The $100,000 invested in the Bowling With Babies initiative. During the past twelve 2017-18 towards our sport provides Bowls Victoria months this funding has been instrumental in assisting the opportunity to undertake participation initiatives Bowls Victoria to provide further opportunities to connect to afford access to Bowls for all members of the with the wider community through a variety of activities community. These activities range from Disability Access across a number of sectors. programmes to Schools, Multi-Cultural groups and many other community orientated offerings. Through Funding from VicHealth contributed to Bowls Victoria its inclusive practices, Bowls has established itself as a through its State Sport Funding program of $75,000 very accessible offering to the wider communities of both per year supported the Play Bowls Month initiative and Regional and Metropolitan Victoria. we appreciate the investment made in this area and the feedback provided relating to the adoption of this In speaking with State Government representatives on program. Bowls Victoria is supporting this initiative going a regular basis, many are aware of the vital links that forward, along with other activities the Bowls Victoria Bowls Clubs make with their local communities and how Participation and Development Team are going to be these relationships can forge a stronger future for Clubs delivering. willing to embrace opportunities to connect with a wider audience. The other component of funding received through VicHealth is the “Active Women & Girls Program” we Anything that Bowls Victoria can do to assist Clubs in invest in the Bowling with Babies and Mums on the establishing these links is a priority for us to support our Green offerings. Member Clubs. We’re only a phone call or email away.

In 2017-18, Clubs affiliated through Bowls Victoria have Relationships with Bowls Australia, the BA Regional been beneficiaries of VicHealth Active Club Grants. Bowls Managers, Local Government Agencies and The grants are applied for to improve aspects of what Regional Sports Assemblies are vital in enabling Bowls Clubs are providing to their communities through Victoria to connect at many levels to build and gain vital participation initiatives. Twenty-six Clubs (16 Regional & knowledge used to information-share across the entire 10 Metropolitan based) were beneficiaries of $74,209.67 Sport & Recreation sector. We are doing this to enable of direct funding, a benefit of affiliation through the State a greater understanding of what is going on through Body. our entire network of Clubs. Co-operation in providing valuable data further enhances our opportunities to Bowls Victoria greatly appreciates and acknowledges the accurately convey our position based on fact. continuing support of VicHealth to us as an organisation and to the network of Clubs across Victoria that it has assisted.

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Volunteer of the Year Award Very worthy win in the Annual Club Volunteer of the Year Award for 2017 which saw Suzie Powell from the There are also the volunteers Balnarring Bowls & SC acknowledged for her positive who assist staff with many of the contributions to her Club. Suzie’s drive in promoting “ Barefoot Bowls and coordinating sponsorship for the functions undertaken through the Club whilst also overcoming her own health issues exemplified her dedication to her Club. Bowls Victoria Committee structure,

Fifteen of the sixteen Bowls Victoria Regions nominated so to all those who have contributed a Region Winner for consideration as State Club to the functioning of these groups Volunteer of the Year in 2017. we sincerely thank everyone. Major Partners and Sponsors - Acknowledgement ” The generous support of all our Major Partners and Sponsors during 2017-18 is also greatly appreciated and acknowledged here in recognition of their contributions External appointments and internal promotions were to our Sport. We welcomed a new major partner in employed to direct focus on specific areas of Bowls 2017 with Steller coming on-board as major sponsor of Victoria’s strategic and operational activities and the the Victorian Open, and their brand is also associated following list of staff roles and who is employed in these with many other aspects of Bowls Victoria’s operations. areas is conveyed for your understanding of who is who Moama BC’s ongoing support of our State Teams and at Bowls Victoria. as host venue for the State Champions of Pennant competitions is highly-valued by all. Taylor Bowls for Many thanks to all staff for their valuable contributions to their backing and branding of the Metropolitan Premier Bowls Victoria. Division competition and the work they do in supporting Current Staff profiles at Bowls Victoria. Bowling Arm Coaching. The Regional Councils who are directly supporting the conduct of many of Bowls • Strategic Business Analyst – Wesley Fawaz Victoria’s State Events and all the other sponsors • Member Services & Events Manager – Sean O’Kane associated to our sport, your support is coveted and • Finance & Administration Manager – Betty Fang highly valued. • Communications & Marketing Manager – Bronwyn Slatter There are many that benefit from the support provided • Participation & Club Development Manager – Neil Gray by Partners and Sponsors, so from all our Event • Membership & Events Co-Ordinator – Amanda James Organisers, Participants, Volunteers, Competing Clubs and Representative Players, the support of our Partners • Accounts & Special Projects – Robyn Athanitis is greatly appreciated as your contributions assist • IT Systems Administrator – Luke Brown enormously in making our events occur. • Graphic Communications – Josh Rourke • Participation Coordinator – Darci Tierney Bowls Victoria – Our Staff • Participation Coordinator – Clare Hockey We’ve witnessed significant change to the staff structure since the end of 2017 when Participation & Club There are also the volunteers who assist staff with Development Manager Scott Nicholas moved-on to many of the functions undertaken through the Bowls accept a further challenge with AFL Victoria. Rebecca Victoria Committee structure, so to all those who have Odermatt chose a different career pathway with an contributed to the functioning of these groups we Executive Assistant role in a Victorian Government sincerely thank everyone. Department, Communications & Marketing Manager There will be challenges faced by everyone as we Guy Hand departed to pursue a passion in another area move forward in the 2018-19 Financial Year, but there outside of sport, and Bowls Operations Manager Peter is positivity and optimism regarding the path that we Delaney decided to call time on an illustrious career to will be following and at every available opportunity spend time travelling, relaxing and enjoying retirement. communication will be forthcoming advising of the Thank you all for your contributions to Bowls Victoria. progress we are making as a sport.

May everyone partake in a very successful and rewarding 2018-2019 bowls season. GO VICS!

10 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Sean O’Kane In Term 1 2018, the Associated Public Schools & Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria Championships were created (which was formally the Schools Challenge In 2018, Bowls Victoria’s Participation Team went through a Competition) and Bowls Victoria ran additional competitions transitional period, growing from 2 staff members to 4 staff with the Associated Catholic Colleges, Southern members. Despite all the changes, we continued to provide Independent Schools and Girls Sport Victoria. All of these assistance & unwavering support to Bowls Clubs both on competition winners were invited to our Victorian Schools and off the green. Super Series.

In early January, Participation Manager Scott Nicholas To complement the first running of the Victorian Schools departed the organisation. Scott had spent six years at Super Series in November, 2017 the second event was Bowls Victoria and produced some incredible results during played in September this year and incorporated the best his tenure. Scott’s last event at Bowls Victoria running the school talent in the state. Bowls Victoria Integrated Pairs was fitting given it was a Disability event, the side of Participation that Scott was Primary Schools are also reaping the benefits of Bowls. extremely passionate about developing, and the side that Bowls is a sport that is an easy sell to those who are he was heavily involved with throughout his time with the looking for an alternative to traditional sports that are organisation. We wish Scott all the very best and thank him played at school. For the first time in 2018, as part of our for his service to Bowls Victoria. partnership with School Sport Victoria, our Primary School pathway was established to all 8 regions of the State. Our Sean O’Kane (previously Participation Coordinator) took Lady Help of Christians Primary School in Warrnambool over the Participation Manager role in January and passed won the competition, and their all-year round link with the on the reigns to Neil Gray (previously Female Participation) City Memorial Bowls Club is a clear example of how Bowls in August. The team also welcomed two new Participation Clubs can benefit from linking up with a local school. Coordinators, Darci Tierney (March) & Clare Hockey (September). Barriers no longer exist in school bowls, and a clear pathway has been established. This is showcased by the Participation remains a key focus for Bowls Victoria moving 4,500 students that played the game this year, up from forward, and both existing & new forms of how to play 500 just two years ago. This number will only increase in Bowls are one of three core goals outlined in the 2018- the future, and we’re excited to provide the opportunity for 2022 Bowls Victoria Strategic Plan. more students to play the game. We saw significant breakthrough results in Junior Bowls, Under 18s Play Bowls Month, Female Participation (including our Our Junior Development Squads have continued to brand-new Bowling with Babies initiative), Bowlers with a provide opportunities for Under 18s to play with others Disability & Coaching. their own age. The Daylesford Junior Development Squad School Bowls Competition rolled on in January, along with the largest ever Doug Kneebone Competition in April, where an impressive In Secondary School Bowls, we increased our partnership Central Highlands Ranges team won back to back with School Sport Victoria (SSV) and continued to support competitions at Darebin City Bowls Club. and build on our existing relationships with other school sport organisations that sit outside the SSV banner. The Another Jam-Packed January for the Under 18s had School Sport Victoria competition this year went back to competitors playing the Ted King Tournament, the Barooga the country as Cobden Technical School put in an excellent Singles as well as the the Under 18 Junior Bowls Classic performance to defeat Rushworth P-12 in a great State - A live-streamed event from the Churchill Waverley Bowls Final. Club has provided Under 18s the opportunity to bowl in front of an audience. Bowls Victoria continued supporting the hard work that Jim Waight and his team at the Ballarat Associated Schools Competition have been doing for many years, as well as Laurie Browell and his hard work with the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne Competition.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 11 Continued Female Participation After receiving funding through VicHealth as part of the Active Women & Girls Program in 2017, Female Junior Jack Attack Participation Manager Neil Gray developed the Bowling It has been beneficial to collaborate with Bowls Australia with Babies initiative. The program which has now entered to build participation in the sport. National Participation its second year, has enabled Mums and their babies to programs such as Jack Attack and Junior Jack Attack come together for a social game of bowls over a coffee, continue to grow, currently 47 Clubs have a Jack Attack whilst developing greater links with our Bowls Clubs. License and with the Australian Sports Commission’s Sporting Schools programme now into its third year, this is The program assists less active mothers to become more only expected to continue. We’ve found that schools are active and enable them time to focus on their physical currently starting their Primary School Years with picking well-being in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Over up the modified Junior Jack Attack Equipment, and then 500 mums and dads have taken part in the program and moving through to a wide variety of Bowls Victoria’s School increased the idea of Bowls being a social sport option for Sport programs. Women. Play Bowls Month Since the program commenced in 2017, 60 per cent of participants have indicated they would participate in a Following on from a successful 2016 where 55 clubs ran social format of Lawn Bowls in the next 12-months, while new activities in the month of October, in 2017, 115 Bowls 50 per cent said they would be interested in an organized Clubs took the opportunity to promote the game to new format. Further, 84 per cent of participants said they would people in October and join the state-wide participation consider the club rooms as a mother group venue post- initiative. The most pleasing aspect about 22% of the clubs program. in Victoria running initiatives, is that clubs are continuously recognising that interacting and developing with their local The Fast Track Female Development program is also back. community is crucial to each club’s longevity rather than a The program, that began back in 2012, now comprises of Bowls Club being an establishment for members only. 11 of our female bowlers aged 14 to 25 who are working with the following mentors; Previously, Play Bowls Month was funded through a VicHealth program, but this funding concluded in 2018. • Melissa Hickey- AFLW player for Geelong Cats Through the effort of previous Participation teams across (Working on mindset and resilience) the last three years, it was a pleasing result to have the Bowls Victoria Board agree to fund the program for future • Emma Inglis - WBBL player for Melbourne Renegades years. The participation team are thankful that there is solid and Victorian State Side. (Emma is a qualified dietician commitment to participation in Bowls across the levels of and nutritionist and working with the group on diet, the board, staff and volunteers, and Bowls Clubs in Victoria hydration and looking after their body) are starting to see the benefits. • Natasha Scott – The 5-time gold medal winning bowler will be running 2 Bowls Masterclass sessions with the group in early 2019.

Distance is not a barrier as the majority of interactions are currently taking place in a private Social Media group where mentors can post information with the players, give feedback and have general discussions. Bowls Victoria will be utilizing Facebook live presentations in the future and provide some face to face events in season. Bowls Victoria has also provided each player with a Resilience Project diary for 6 months to track their progress, development and wellness on and off the green. Coaching We’ve seen a great spike in our Coaching numbers, which has risen to 1131 Club Coaches, 237 Introductory Coaches & 10 Advanced Coaches. Bowls Victoria President Steve Bartlett welcomes new members to Regions & Divisions are supporting the National Coaching Hoppers Bowls Club thanks to the Play Bowls Month program. Accreditation Scheme and we have seen more areas in Victoria build up a strong network of coaches.

12 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Our Presenter & Assessors Courses available in Victoria Disability Schools continue to grow, and we have seen an improvement in the We also had a significant breakthrough in our work with number of courses run and re-introduced the selection and Disability Schools. Run in conjunction with the Northern & competition module to the offered programs. These have Southern Special Schools Sports Associations, we had a proved to be very successful and we will continue to modify ‘State Final’ for the first time in December, 2017. the offerings to remain relevant and accessible. There are now also seven presenter and assessors that operate More Disability Schools are starting to get involved in around the state, enhancing our ability to provide quality Bowls, especially with the help of the modified bowls in service throughout Victoria. the Junior Jack Attack Kits. However, some schools have taken naturally to using real bowls, and a great example is Bowlers with a Disability the Warrnambool Special Development School, who saw Bowls Victoria has continued to build on the commitment no problem in playing the mainstream School Sport Victoria to leading Victoria’s most accessible sport, and whether Competition in March this year. someone has a Vision, Physical or Intellectual Disability, this is not a barrier, as players now have increased opportunities Despite all of the Participation initiatives listed above and to play on the green. the increased opportunities provided to our bowlers, the Participation Team are still aware that there are challenges In saying this, we are only as good as the people around that exist in Bowls. Clubs experiencing both financial us, and the Disability Support Committee has taken some difficulties as well as being in smaller, declining communities incredible steps this year. Tony Scott (Chair), Mark Walker, are just to name a few of those challenges. If your club Trevor Nelson, Lyn Baker, Len O’Brien, Carol Protopapas, is in this situation, please remember to reach out to the Mario Cima have done an incredible job supporting and Participation Team! And remember that Bowls Victoria and assisting with the organisation of the Integrated Pairs Event your Regional Bowls Managers are here to assist you. in January & the Multi Disabilities Event in Bendigo – which was the first time this event was held in conjunction with I also need to highlight two groups of people who deserve Bowls Victoria State Champions Week. their own mention in this report.

A huge highlight and step in the right direction was having Thank you to the four Victorian Regional Bowls Managers the Bowlers with a Physical Disability, Bowlers with an (RBM) and the assistance they have put into our Intellectual Disability & Bowlers with a Vision Impairment all Participation Programs around the State throughout the playing their State Finals at Bendigo East Bowls Club with past 12 months. John Emerson, Paul Holtschke, Josh the able-bodied players. It was great for our elite able- Thornton and Scot Nicholson have made great inroads bodied State Players to be able to see the talent that was into providing support for our clubs in developing Club on show in the centre of State Champions Week. Business Plans and improving their strategic directions of governance, operations and marketing within their Additionally, Sport & Recreation Victoria’s Access for All communities – they should be commended for the Abilities program continued to grow with Bowls Victoria outcomes they are achieving with Victorian Bowls Clubs. Staff & the Committee working closely with Regional Sports Thank you to Josh Thornton, who left the RBM program Assemblies throughout regional Victoria and providing in North East Victoria after four years of service, and we opportunities for people with a disability to experience our welcome in Paul Jackson who will be the RBM for Western sport. We again appreciate the annual work that goes into Victoria. providing these opportunities. And lastly, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the The Vic Country vs Vic Metro Championships were run for hard-working volunteers who are the backbone of Bowls the second time, giving bowlers with an intellectual disability in Victoria. The sport would not run without the incredible the opportunity to represent their state, this initiative from volunteer workforce in each Region & Division around the the Bowls Victoria Disability Support Committee saw State and Bowls is in such a better place because of all the the Vic Country team go back to back at the event at volunteers we have. Sebastopol in May. I can’t begin to mention how many times the Participation Bowls Victoria Staff & the Committee are working very hard Staff have been out to events and been overwhelmed with on having a National Competition for the Bowlers with an the amount of support there is when you walk into a club, Intellectual Disability, a process and pathway that already so I think I speak for all staff when we say a collective thank exists for Bowlers with a Vision Impairment and Bowlers you. with a Physical Disability.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 13 Barbara Gilbert

We wish to thank and acknowledge the many hours put in by the Divisions and Regions in running the State Events and providing Bowls Victoria with the Region All current State Title holders in the Singles, Pairs, Triples Champions to compete at the State Level. and Fours will represent us at the National Titles. We are extremely proud of our contestants at the Titles There are so many Clubs and volunteers that we have in 2017 and Kylie Whitehead now holds the National to thank for making our events so successful. Each and Title of Singles Champion. Congratulations to all who every one of you is needed to run these events and we represented us. It is fantastic that all bowlers have the all acknowledge your support, time and energy given. opportunity to compete at this level. All you have to do is You all need to be complemented on how you staged enter the State Events to have this opportunity. Go Vics! your venues, prepared your greens and welcomed all visitors. A highlight this year was the inclusion of the Multi Disability Finals at State Championship Week. This To John Roberts and your band of Technical Officials it added another level and was appreciated by all. is certainly a pleasure to work with you all and we really appreciate the time you willingly give to our sport. To every supporter who attended the events, and the number increases each year, it was great having you To former Operations Manager Peter Delaney and the attend and the atmosphere around each venue would staff at Bowls Victoria, you all left no stone unturned to not be the same without you. ensure the smooth running of all events and we sincerely thank you for all your efforts. To everyone who participated in any way we say a big thank you. Our Current Champion of Champions Singles Winners, Barrie Lester and Kylie Whitehead will represent us at the National Titles and this event leads to a World Title.

Barbara Gilbert, Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe and Representatives from the host Clubs celebrate the closing of an outstanding 2017 Steller Victorian Open.

14 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 John Roberts

The Umpiring Committee consisted of Doug The BVUC acknowledge the large numbers of umpires, Maconachie, Lorraine Dowson, Neil Smillie, Doug markers and measurers across the State who so kindly Whorlow, Peter Inglis (Board representative), Bob and regularly volunteer their time and skills to support Carlson, and Peter Delaney (Operations Manager). The local Pennant, Regional, State and Interstate bowls Bowls Victoria Umpire Committee met eight times on a events. Your involvement is sincerely appreciated and monthly basis. acknowledged. Thank you.

The Bowls Victoria Umpiring Committee (BVUC) The BUVC wishes to acknowledge the continued has continued working across the State in delivering support from the President, Barb Gilbert, CEO - Graeme seminars and assisting Regions and Districts implement Bridge, Bowls Victoria Board and the staff at Bowls the National Accreditation Scheme. Victoria.

The implementation of the new umpires, markers Our future plans include the further recruitment of and measurers course has required that members of officials, the continuous improvement of skills in respective Bowls Regions and Districts undergo a 2 day officiating, continuing umpires seminars across the presenter and assessor training program run by Scott State, continuing to publish The LAWMAN column and Nicholas, Bob Carlson and John Roberts from Bowls to continue improving communications to all DUC’s, Victoria. Once completed, the 2 day training these Presenter and Assessors and officials. candidates must demonstrate to current accredited Presenter and Assessors they are competent to deliver the training themselves. This program has now produced 75 facilitator and assessors across Victoria.

Andrew Smith

The only days lost due to rain during the season Unlike last season we got very few complaints from occurred during the Finals where some Grand Finals Clubs during the season. had to be played on the Sunday. Generally the season proved to one in which many Greens ran very well I should mention that in the Northern Gateway Region indeed. over half of their Greens are now Tifdwarf Couch which is becoming more and more popular throughout the State During the past season 31 new or reconstructed particularly along the Murray River. Greens were inspected at 27 Clubs by members of my Committee or by authorised Regional inspectors on our I would like to thank Peter Bowman, Richard Sinclair and behalf. Of these 8 were in the Metropolitan area whilst Warren Maynard for their services during the Year and the remainder were spread throughout the Country also Andrew Ross who may or may not be leaving us for Regions. Some of the Greens inspected included the four years he has contributed to us. Hopefully he will Lakes Entrance, Maffra (2 Greens) and West Sale in the continue with us but we are still two short so if anyone is Gippsland Region, Neerim District, Drouin, Meeniyan interested please ring 0418 177 135. and Churchill in the Strzelecki Region, Brighton Beach, City of Heidelberg, Heidelberg Golf, Cheltenham, Fitzroy/Victoria, Narre Warren and Caulfield Park in the Metropolitan Regions, Castlemaine and Moama in the Bendigo Campaspe Region and Rupanyup, Murtoa, Rainbow and Birchip in the Wimmera Region as a sample.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 15 Disability Support Committee Tony Scott

This year, all I can say is wow! First up was our opening Maree Fenech was named best female bowler and Tony day at Deer Park which featured individual training in the Scott best male bowler and best overall bowler of the morning, followed by Mixed Pairs in the afternoon. Our tournament. day introduced us to four new bowlers who eventually joined the groups. It was off to Rossmoyne Bowling Club in WA for the Physical Disability Nationals. The team, selected after One thing we as a committee have done, is to try and performances in the preceding twelve months, was a support Clubs who support disabled bowlers. This year mixture of old and new players. Once again, a fantastic we made a concerted effort to support Hurstbridge performance by the team. Bowls Club and their Graeme Fraser tournament, a task which I am happy to say was wholeheartedly supported Medal winners were: by our members. Wendy Odgers (Somerville BC) - Gold Women’s B5/B6 Singles, Silver Open Triples & Silver Womens Open Pairs. January saw our Annual Integrated Pairs tournament at Gwen Fabris (Cockatoo & District BC) - Silver Open Berwick Bowls Club. Word is spreading so much that Triples & Silver Womens Open Pairs. we had the biggest field ever. Next year we may need to Lucas Protopapas (Mulgrave CC) - Gold Open Triples & start using the fourth green, such is the popularity. Bronze Men’s B5/B6 Pairs. Of course, our disabled bowlers of Ken Hanson and Matthew Hansen (Finley BC) - Bronze Men’s B5/B6 Pairs Josh Thornton who represented our state and country Josh Barry (Deer Park BC) - Gold Open Triples & Silver in their gold medal performance at the Commonwealth Men’s B7/B8 Pairs. Games were the highlight in April. So much can and Barry Brennan (Moama BC) - Gold Men’s B7/B8 Singles, should be said about these two champions, especially Gold Open Triples & Silver Men’s B7/B8 Pairs. that last bowl in the Gold Medal game. Janet Morrison (Mulgrave CC) - Silver Open Triples. We took a risk this year and played our State Lynette Hamblin (Heywood BC) - Clover/Lester Championships at Bendigo North BC with the finals of all Encouragement Award. sections played at Bendigo East. A big, big thank you to Barbara Gilbert for allowing us to showcase our talents The Graham Golley Memorial Award was awarded to to the bowling fraternity. A successful outcome means Tony Bonnell (Qld.), Ken Hanson and Joshua Thornton that hopefully next year we can extend that to both for their Gold Medal performance at the Commonwealth semi-finals as well as finals being played as part of State Games Champions week, allowing us to promote more of our Our second annual City v Country Intellectual Disabled fantastic bowlers. tournament was held at Sebastapol Bowls Club with the A couple of weeks later, our Vision Impaired bowlers Country again victorious in their efforts. This is currently contested their National Championships at Mooroolbark the only pathway for our Intellectual Bowlers, although Bowls Club. Their results would be one of the best they a closer liaison with SportsInclusion could see the have ever had, beginnings of a National Championship, something we are very excited about for the future. Medal winners were: As this is my third term as Chairman, I would love to Maree Fenech - Gold B1 Ladies Singles, thank everybody who I have been directly involved with. Silver B1 Mixed Pairs, Gold B1 Open Pairs. Firstly, Graeme Bridge and the Board of Bowls Victoria Len O’Brien - Silver B2 Men’s Singles, for their continued support during the year. To Sean Gold B2 Mixed Pairs, Bronze B2 Open Pairs. O’Kane and Darci Tierney from Bowls Victoria for their Ivan Shortis - Bronze B2 Men’s Singles, tireless efforts and smiling even when I annoy them Silver B2 Mixed Pairs, Bronze B2 Open Pairs. night and day over the phone. My Committee of Len Mary Price - Bronze B2 Ladies Singles, Gold B2 Mixed Pairs. O’Brien, Mark Walker, Trevor Nelson, Mario Cima, Carol Tony Scott - Gold B3 Men’s Singles, Protopapas (ret.), Jim Toal and Bowls Victoria Board Gold B3 Open Pairs, Silver B4 Mixed Pairs. Director Lyn Baker. All tireless workers who receive no Mike Donnelly - Bronze B3 Men’s Singles, Gold B3 Open Pairs. thanks but were willing to go above and beyond what was expected of them. Finally, our bowlers without Lisa Condy - Silver B2 Mixed Pairs. whom there would be no reason for this committee. Margaret Rosewall - Bronze B2 Mixed Pairs, Gold B2 Open Pairs. Peter Campion - Silver B4 Mixed Pairs.

16 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Stuart Kollmorgen

Who are We? The average period of suspension from Pennant play The ‘faceless’ members of the Bowls Victoria Disciplinary was eight weeks, and from bowls generally (including Committee are Bob Carlson, Pat Clark, John Roberts across Pennant break periods) was 22 weeks. In two and Stuart Kollmorgen. cases, a one-year good behaviour bond was handed down in addition to a period of suspension. Scope One decision was made that a Club needed to obtain The Bowls Victoria Disciplinary Committee may hear an external report about providing a safe and risk-free allegations including of: environment for home and visiting teams including in • Acting in an abusive manner towards Players, relation to the behaviour of spectators combined with the Umpires and Venue Managers; management of a liquor licence. • Using audible or visual obscene and offensive Procedures language; A revised document for Disciplinary Committee Hearings • Breaching Bowls Victoria Regulations, Rules for and Appeals Procedures has been prepared for any Competition/Conditions of Play future dealings regarding disciplinary matters. • Breaching the Laws of the Sport of Bowls; The Discipline Committee prefers to have written • Acting in an un-sportsperson-like manner; evidence in the form of statutory declarations, enabling • Acting in a threatening and intimidating manner; and these to be reviewed as part of the hearing and • Other offences in breach of the Bowls Victoria Rules determination process. Constitution. General Comments Most commonly, a complaint (including a complaint The Disciplinary Committee takes the opportunity to made by Bowls Victoria or an officer of Bowls Victoria) encourage that Complainants and their skippers and may also relate to a defendant allegedly acting in a team managers bring matters to the attention of an manner prejudicial to the objectives and interests of Umpire at the relevant time, so that the available powers Bowls Victoria or Bowls, or which brings Bowls Victoria of an Umpire can be used. or the defendant themselves regarding bowls into disrepute. Team Managers who are also Umpires must be careful not to undertake both roles in the same match (other The Bowls Victoria Disciplinary Committee may also hear than measuring where called upon), in order to ensure allegations of Club decisions contrary to natural justice that their partisan role of Team Manager does not and Club rules. interfere in their Umpiring. For the first time, a complaint was made about a Club’s In relation to disciplinary hearings conducted by environment, particularly caused by the behaviour of Clubs, matters should be heard and determined in a spectators on the green and in the clubhouse. fair and just manner and conducted as per their Club 2017/2018 Summer Season Constitutions. Failing to give an alleged offender natural justice including by not following correct procedures may 2017/18 saw fewer complaints than previous years see an appeal process followed and possibly a Club reaching the Committee. Most issues were handled penalty dismissed. effectively at the Pennant Competition, Operations or Chief Executive level, for which the Disciplinary The Committee thanks the former Bowls Operations Committee is grateful. Manager, Peter Delaney and the Chief Executive, Graeme Bridge, for their work in managing many The Committee resolved four complaints by complaints issued as resolved by initial response or determination following hearing. Three of the four conciliation, prior to reaching the committee. complaints which reached this point were upheld. In each case, a penalty was handed down.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 17 Arnold O’Brien

Following trials for the 60 and Over side at Bundoora The third series of the season was against New South RSL on 6th September 2017 the selected side travelled Wales which also included the Under 25 series and to South Australia to defend their title from the previous was played at the Whittlesea Bowls Club. After a tense year. Unfortunately the home side proved to be too start Victoria eventually pulled away to record a 14 shot strong overall and Victoria came away as Runners-up victory. Played as an evening game the second Test – a good but slightly disappointing result. Player of the was even early but New South Wales surged in the final Series was Craig Elliott. ends for a comfortable victory. Victoria held control of the deciding Test from the outset due to a commanding Trials for the Senior side were held at Moonee Ponds on win by the team of Josh Corless, Bryce Young, Brett 8th & 9th October 2017 prior to our first series against Mahoney and Matthew Ellul which won 36 to 11. Tasmania which was played on the synthetic green under Matthew Ellul, on debut, was named Player of the Series. the dome at Deer Park in early December. Matthew Flapper had to withdraw from the Side after the First Test The Under 25 Side played three very tight tests but were and John McCarron was brought into the Side for his just outpointed by their New South Wales opponents. first State game. With Victoria leading two Tests to one Jay Bye-Norris was the Player of the Series. Tasmania were able to recover and win the fourth Test by one shot and the take the Series with a comfortable The final event of the season was the Australian win in the final Test. Victorian Player of the Series was Sides Championship hosted by the Northern Territory Nathan Wilson. Association in Darwin. With wins against Northern Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, The next series was against South Australia in Adelaide Queensland and ACT in the first six rounds Victoria with Victoria getting off to a flying start by winning the already had the Alley Shield in it’s grasp but a 9 shot loss first two tests. After losing the third Victoria sealed the to New South Wales prevented a clean sweep. Player of Series with a comfortable win in the fourth test. Despite the Series was Dylan Fisher. a loss in the “dead” last test Victoria were able to retain the Loy Carroll Trophy with a 3/2 series win. Player of the Thanks again to the Moama Club for their continued Series was Matthew Flapper, sponsorship and to Team Manager Pat Clark and fellow Selectors Ian Ewing (also Coach), Paul Dorgan and Ashley Bates (now retired) for their support and assistance throughout the Season.

Australian Sides Championships - May 2018

18 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Judy Davey & Edith Grinham

The 2017/18 season was a relatively successful season Huge congratulations to all the girls involved, with a for all involved, players and selectors alike. special mention to Carla Krizanic who played her 200th game for Victoria whilst we were in Darwin, and to Nicole It all started with the Over 60’s heading off to the Copper Shortis who has decided to hang up the boots after her Coast, South Australia in October for the Senior National valuable career for the VICS. Well done to you all. Sides Championship where unfortunately they were not able to bring home a medal, but again beat the NSW In summary it was a bittersweet year for several team to cost them any chance of a gold medal. Well reasons, but thank you to all the girls who wore the done to all involved in that series. Victorian uniform so proudly and professionally. It was a pleasure for Edith, Meredith and I to work with you. We In December, the State Side played under the dome at are all hoping that the next season will be even more Deer Park Bowling Club against Tasmania where they successful. put on a dominant display to defeat the Tasmanians in all 5 Test matches, with the pleasing part about this result being that we had four debutantes in the side.

Not long after this series was over, fellow selector and Chairperson Meredith Norton was taken very ill and was unable to take part for the rest of the season. I’m sure you’ll all stand with me when I send her all our best wishes and good thoughts.

In February the team headed off to Salisbury BC in South Australia where again under a dome, the results were a clean-sweep for Victoria again. A great job by all.

In March on home-soil at Whittlesea BC, with both the Under 25’s and the Senior State Team contesting a series against New South Wales, sadly, neither of these sides could come away with a series win against extremely strong opposition, but congratulations to all those selected.

The National Sides Championships were contested in May in Darwin, where we were greeted with very hot and humid conditions as soon as we got off the plane. The girls didn’t worry about the weather and just got on with the job, winning their first four matches but then being beaten by Queensland to realistically cost them any chance of a Gold Medal.

The side kept going and to their credit went on to bring home a Silver Medal which is a great achievement in itself and to come second only to the powerhouse New South Wales is not a disgrace. A special compliment to the Victorian Men for bringing home the Alley Shield, well done.

Courtney Gabb, Victoria vs New South Wales Test Series March 2018

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 19 Louise Morison

This year our National Championships were held at Taren Point in New South Wales. Victoria were represented by Under 18 National Championships; Kira Bourke (Ocean Grove), Mikayla Long (Sunbury), Lisa Coming home heavier. Trewarne (Sunbury), Emma Simmonds (Irymple), Sophie Kurzman (Ballarat City) and the boys Jarryd Davies (Melton), Lachlan Morison (Sunbury), Ethan Higgins (Sunbury), Cooper Wescombe (Glenroy) and Tyson Cromie (Yarrawonga).

Our new look squad this year saw 6 out of the 10 players playing their first National Championships, all players performed extremely well in what was excellent conditions.

We arrived on the Friday afternoon with a short ½ hour training due to plane delays then we started our first game at 3.30pm. Our section to compete against was NT/WA, Qld and NSW Emerging Squad. So there were The South Australian Test Series was held in South only 3 girl’s teams in each section competing for points. Australia at Kapunda Bowling Club 2018 with Victoria represented by the girls of Kira Bourke (Ocean Grove), The Girls finished with a Gold medal in the Singles – Lisa Trewarne (Sunbury), Sophie Kurzman (Ballarat Kira Bourke, and a Gold medal in the Triples, Sophie City), Amity Bickley (Mulgrave CC) and Emilee Davies Kurzman, Emma Simmonds and Kira Bourke, a Bronze (Essendon) and the Boys was Lachlan Morison in the Pairs – Lisa Trewarne and Mikayla Long and a (Sunbury), Jarryd Davies (Essendon), Cooper Wescombe Bronze in the Fours – Sophie Kurzman, Lisa Trewarne, (Glenroy), Jack Thompson (Moonee Valley) and Cameron Emma Simmonds and Mikayla Long. Keenan (Rochester). The Girls won the series 3 tests to South Australia 2 with the Boys wining the series 3 to The Boys won a Silver in the Fours – Tyson Cromie, South Australia 0 tests. Ethan Higgins, Lachlan Morison and Cooper Wescombe, finished 4th in the Singles, 4th in the Pairs and 6th in It was exciting times for the Under 18 State Squad with the Triples. The Girls won the overall trophy a great win Matt Flapper (Ocean Grove) coming on board as our having not won this in the past 16 years and the Overall state coach. The players all looked up to Matt and he rankings saw Victoria coming 3rd by only 4 points of Qld was a great leader for them during the test series. We the overall winners. also had 4 debutantes with the 2 girls only 11 years old and played their role well, the boys were outstanding Unfortunately at the end of the championship this year during the 3 test series combining well and playing there was no Australian Under 18 Squad announced excellent lawn bowls. as they are not continuing this squad which is very unfortunate for these up and coming kids with now no Churchill Waverley Golf & Bowling Club tournament was pathway to the emerging Jackaroos. held on Wednesday 17th January we had 12 teams of triples where the players involved represented various development squads around the state. The tournament was a great success this year with the live streaming of 3 games plus the final being streamed. The final was a cut throat 5 ends between Jarryd Davies, Lauchlin Davies, and Aaron Evans too strong for Joshua Leszcycnski, Riley Boxshall and Jack Thompson.

A big thank you to Ray McDonald, Pat Smythe and all the volunteers at Churchill Waverley also to Sean O’Kane for his help and organization throughout the day and the many sponsors for the day. We hope that this tournament will grow each year and involve more juniors maybe from even interstate if we can continue to get great sponsors and prize money. Under 18 National Championships at Taren Point NSW, October 2017

20 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Under 18 Championship week was held at Sunbury BC again this year from Tuesday 10th April – Friday 13th April 2018, we had a great number of entries in the boy’s singles, mixed pairs, open triples but unfortunately our girls entries were a little down on last year.

In the Girls Singles Kira Bourke defeated Lisa Trewarne, the girl’s pairs saw Lisa Trewarne team up with Kira Bourke winning against Emilee Davies and Alana Flapper. The Boys singles was won by Lauchlin Davies defeating Luke Nemeth, the boys Pairs was won by Jack Thompson and Riley Boxshall defeating Cooper Wescombe and Lachlan Morison.

The Open Triples resulted in a win for Lisa Trewarne, Under 18 Championship Week Kira Bourke and Lauchlin Davies defeating Cooper Cooper Westcombe - Glenroy Bowls Club Wescombe, Tyson Cromie and Jarryd Davies finally the Mixed Pairs saw Kira Bourke and Lachlan Morison We have a New Nomination Observation day coming defeat Lisa Trewarne and Jarryd Davies. up in August this year to encourage any new under 18 bowlers to trial for our state squad. Forms have been The venue at Sunbury BC was once again a fantastic sent to Bowls Victoria which will be sent to all bowling venue with great hospitality, good group of volunteers, clubs in Victoria that have Under 18’s affiliated. great green the weather was perfect again. Also a big thank you to the John Roberts, Bob Carlson and Geoff It is encouraging to see that we have a number of girls McCracken in organizing a great group of markers and and boys who have been selected to play in the Golden umpires for the championships. Junior Nugget at Tweed Heads this year, so Victoria will be well represented in an elite field. The Junior Development Squads are increasing their numbers, we would like to see Clubs and Regions give The Committee continue to express gratitude to the more support to these squads. We would like to thank all parents, grandparents and guardians for their support the coaches and support people who help to run these and assistance with the transporting all our Under 18 Squads in which helps feed the State Squad. Keep up competitors to the many competitions that we run the good work. without their support these competitions could not take place. This year the Doug Kneebone Junior Development Squad Tournament was held during the school holidays The Committee would like to thank all Bowling Clubs on Wednesday 4th April 2018 at Darebin Bowling Club. who allow us to use their greens and facilities for We had 16 teams enter this year for the Quadripartite Development Days and Championships we look forward Tournament which was great to see however we would to your continued support over the coming season. still like to build this event with even more JDS teams. Many thanks to our outgoing U18 State Coach The winners of the tournament were Central Highlands Mark Cowan who took our squad to another level Rangers winning the title back to back (Lisa Trewarne, of competition, Mark’s experience, knowledge and Bailey Leaske, Akasha Fortune and Lily Dodd) dedication to the sport was a benefit to our squad and defeating the Northern Flyers (Jack Thompson, Cooper has left us in a very good position within the Under Wescombe, Ethan Higgins and Riley Boxshall). It was 18 competition. Many thanks to committee members great to see Doug and Joy Kneebone in attendance to Justine Stokes, Laurie Browell, Curtis Hanley, Sean present the trophy at the end of the day. O’Kane, Darci Tierney and John Inglese for your continued support, commitment and assistance throughout the year. To our outgoing committee members we thank you all for the support and commitment over the past year.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 21 Ken Shields

The Event Support Committee plays a major support role All good things come to an end and after 43 years it was in the conduct of the Region Sides Championships. This with regret that due to the continuing lack of entries it year the usual arrangements were in place at Murray was necessary to cancel the Annual International Day. Downs for the Women’s event and with the change of This event having been a popular tournament for our venue from Corowa to Traralgon for the Men’s event multicultural bowlers had gradually declined over the extra effort by the committee together with members past years and all efforts to revive and continue have of the Traralgon club proved successful. Unfortunately failed. inclement weather prevailed during the weekend which put a real dampener on play.

The committee desires to express appreciation for the support of members of both Clubs for the co-operation and facilities provided which made for great competition and friendship. Laws & Rules Bob Carlson

Each year the Laws & Rules Committee conducts Region/Division Conditions of Play were issued in a a review of the material setting out how the various standalone document for the first time and contained the Pennant competitions and Championship events are guidelines that are relevant state wide and allow for the conducted across the State. Controlling Body to make decision relating to matters specific to their requirements such as: After receiving a significant number of queries and submissions from individuals, Clubs, Regions and • Decisions on single sex competitions and Divisions during the 2016/2017 season a much more in- determining the positions each sex may play in depth review was undertaken. • Promotion and relegation provisions and It became clear during the review that the material was complicated, unclear and contained a lot of • Pre-match pennant practice arrangements information that was not related to Pennant. As a result, Regions and Divisions also had the option of separate documents were prepared for the 2017/2018 incorporating provisions from the Metropolitan Pennant Metropolitan and Region/Division Pennant competitions. Conditions of Play as considered appropriate for their The Metropolitan Pennant Conditions of Play had a needs. section relevant to both the Midweek and Saturday Feedback has shown that the changes have been well competitions and separate schedules with specific received by the users and the material will be issued in a guidance for each competition. There is also a section similar format for the 2018/2019 season. containing the weather station details relevant to the Inclement Weather/Heat provisions within the guidelines.

22 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Ken Warburton

Year under review Income from bowling activities The activities of Bowls Victoria have resulted in a Chart A Income by Source for bowling activities. Total Comprehensive Income of $365,035 comprising:- The chart below displays Income by Source for Bowling 2017 2018 Activities with 74% (2017 79%) of this income from Club Based Affiliation Fees, a 5% percent reduction from (31,237) Gain/(loss) on bowling activities 27,678 the prior year. Total Income from Bowling Activities was Net gain on investing activities $2.793 million (2017 $2.572 million). 287,107 Income and realised gains 338,547 Club Based Affiliation Fees

80,053 Fair value gains/(losses) on (1,190) The Board in resetting all Clubs Membership bases at 10 available-for-sale assets March 2018 for a two year cycle, in providing Financial Relief in each year of this cycle and providing Clearance 367,160 337,357 Rebates to the transferor Clubs, set out to provide a $335,923 Total Comprehensive Income $365,035 fair and equitable basis for all Clubs. The Club Based Affiliation Fee model continues to make it simpler for 2016 Club officials and allows Clubs to add new members 2018 2017 $Income without additional fees a significant recruiting opportunity. $8,977In summary,Advertising the Association’s income was $272K$8,977 higher $176,312 Advertising $25,551 $24,179 in 2018 primarily due to a $90K increase in Competition With the affiliation fee being Club based, Clubs simply $1,985,373Fees,Other a $60K Income increase in Sponsorship & Grants$40,937 and a $25,280incur their affiliationOther Incomefee as part of their operating $12,678 $10,933 $163,880$11KSales increase in Sales with Club Based Affiliation$61,506 Fees $78,970costs no differentSales to rent, utilities, green maintenance, $43,887 $33,140 communications and the like. It is then a matter for $331,373risingCompetition $11K to $2.039 fees million (2017 $2.028 million).$163,880 $173,411 Competition fees $300,017 $210,411 Investment income and realised gains increased $51K to individual Clubs to determine whether, how, when and to $40,937$339K.Sponsors & Grants $251,285 $327,717what extent Sponsorsthey recoup & theseGrants costs from their income $372,033 $265,932 $61,506 Affiliation Fees $1,985,373 $1,903,226sources includingAffiliation their variousFees types of membership. $2,039,281 $2,027,874 $251,285Club Based Affiliation Fees are reflected net of 10% GST and after payment of $11K in Club Fee Relief and our Club Based Affiliation Fees are generally below 10% of a 2,843,331State Affiliation Fee to Bowls Australia of $529K your Club’s revenue. Bowls Australia provides a guideline that Association is left with a net $1.499 million from Club Clubs need to increase their membership 10% each year 2017 2018 for transfers, deaths etc. to maintain their member base. Affiliation- Affilation Fees fee to administerhardship reliefthe Sport of Bowls in your- 10,749 STATE SIDES - STATE CONFERENCE TRAVEL108,017 120,775 State. 503,979 Magazine - 273,030 PROPERTY OUTGOINGS 166,951 168,492 49,966Bowling Employee Income benefits by source 2018 821,549 776,686 OFFICE EXPENSES 159,527 191,481 35,461 Bowls Australia capitation feesINCOME 503,979 BY SOURCE 479,980 2018SPONSORS & GRANTS 162,105 208,352 29,270 Travel & sundry committees 213,486 208,466 TRAVEL & SUNDRY COMMITTEES 288,611 284,384 Other Income, Sales, 821,549 Property outgoingsAdvertising, 152,536 150,874$43,887, BOWLS 2% AUSTRALIA + BOWLS CONNECT616,915 + IT 641,213 $12,678, 0% Competition fees, 21,229 State sides - travel$25,551, costs 1% 140,919 141,939 883,561 800,687 EMPLOYEE$300,017, BENEFITS 11% 41,272 Sponsors & grants 139,004 235,118 Bowls Connect & IT System 97,816 111,733 - Office Expenses 122,330 124,408 Trophies & PennantsSponsors & Grants, 86,817 95,188 122,330 Trophies & pennants 85,958 81,573 Clearance Rebates $372,033, 13% - 65,030 19,379 Bowls Connect IT System 49,966 44,203 Marketing 37,543 43,054 152,536 Legal 41,272 11,101 External Service/Consultancy - 41,245 139,004 Cost of sales 35,461 59,609 Other expenses 8,227 27,228 140,919 Depreciation & amortisation 29,270 46,879 Cost of sales 20,573 23,410 213,486 Insurance 21,229 15,860 Legal 41,802 17,957 85,958 Other expenses 19,379 37,640 Insurance 11,994 13,484 Depreciation & amortisation 11,063 12,499 Club Affiliation Fee Relief - 11,291 Affiliation Fees, 2,376,339 $2,039,281, 73% 49,966 44,203 Chart A 466,992 503,979 479,980

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 23 Continued

Income from investing activities The Investment Committee will continue to monitor our Our investment managers and advisers, Hamilton Wealth performance including quarterly reviews with the investment Management (HWM), have achieved a 4.02% (2016 3.74%) manager and advisors consistent with their Statement of time weighted return (TWR) on our investment portfolio Advice and our Investment Policy Statement. for the year compared to 13.01% (2016 13.96%) for the ASX200 Accumulation Index and 1.78% (2016 1.82%) for Expenses Bloomberg’s Ausbond Bank Bill Index. See Chart B. Since implementing MYOB on 1 July 2016 as our prime accounting system our productivity, financial control and They have constantly updated our asset allocation to reflect business management capabilities improved significantly global and local political uncertainty, for the continued especially with activity based costing and allocation of threats to global economic growth especially with trade expenses. This has enabled greater Executive focus on wars, currency fluctuations and commodity prices, low cost management. interest rates and the consequent continued market volatility. Employee benefits for the eleven full time employees decreased $83K overall to $881K. The decrease is HWM won the following categories at the 2018 ifa due to short term vacancies in roles attributable to Excellence Awards a retirement and resignations and the timing of the recruitment of the successor employees. • ifa Excellence Award – Company, recognising the best performing business The Association benefits from volunteers at State level that comprises a current 8 member Board and 60 • Best Client Servicing – Company committee members across 11 functions. Valued at the Managing Partner Will Hamilton was a finalist for Sports Volunteer hourly rate of $41.72 an hour (2017 Industry Thought Leader and the Partner advising $41.00), which is comparable to our own average us, Ian Gillies was a finalist for Best Client Servicing – employee hourly rate of $39.62 (2017 $39.63), this Individual. equates to a contributed value of $1.064 million (25,500 While the portfolio is structured conservatively to minimise hours) that is not reflected in our financial statements. the risk of loss of capital (with a mandated allocation of Similarly, there is an enormous amount of volunteer time 70% defensive and 30% growth), it must be noted that with provided by Club members at both the Regions and some exposure to shares the portfolio has the potential to Club levels. generate a negative return.

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24 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 553,945 524,183 Major Expenses by category 2017 vs 2018 EXPENSES BY CATEGORY 2018 & 2017

Bowls Australia affiliation fees 529480 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS -87,714 Bowls Connect & IT System 111733 - BOWLS AUSTRALIA + BOWLS CONNECT + IT Clearance Rebates 65030 Club Affiliation Fee Relief 11291 TRAVEL & SUNDRY COMMITTEES 379,278 Cost of sales 23410 SPONSORS & GRANTS Depreciation & amortisation 12499 Employee benefits 800687 OFFICE EXPENSES External Service/Consultancy 41245 PROPERTY OUTGOINGS Insurance 13484 Legal 17957 STATE SIDES - STATE CONFERENCE TRAVEL Marketing 43054 Office Expenses 191481 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 Other expenses 27228 20182018 2017 2017Property outgoings 168492 Chart C Sponsors & grants 208352 State sides/Conference - travel costs 120775 Travel & sundry committees 284384 Bowls Australia Affiliation Fees rose $10K or 2% to Financial Position $529K while our contribution to the Bowls Connect IT The AssociationTrophies remains & in Pennants a very strong financial 95188 System and our own upgraded IT hardware, software position with assets that include $414K cash, $7.01 plus telecommunication costs combined increased 14% million available-for-sale financial assets, total liabilities of to $112K. $346K and other net assets that amount to $7.3 million Our office premises lease has been renewed for in total members’ funds. another two years, the Board continues to monitor the Looking forward prevailing property market and evaluate whether to lease or to buy our next office premises. The future presents both opportunities and challenges.

Travel and Sundry Committee costs were steady Member Clubs while the $11K increase in the State Side travel costs With changing lifestyles and expectations, decreasing includes the cost of our first Region State Conference. participation in pennant bowls, declining population in Other expenses are consistent year-over-year with the some areas, and the higher cost of operating a Club, exception of sponsorship and grants which is reflective some clubs will need to consider facility consolidation of the higher income level, the $65K in Clearance Fees and/or Club amalgamation. rebated to transferring Clubs and the $11K paid in Affiliation Fee Financial Relief. With ever increasing external pressures, it is essential that Clubs continue to be vigilant, to conduct themselves Cash flows as a business, execute on their strategic plan and be On a positive note the Association, with the Chief a significant community hub. Participation is key and it Executive’s continued strong and effective operating cost is imperative that there is some level of Club executive management, was able to meet all operating expenses. continuity from year-to-year. Investment income reserve Media reports continue to suggest councils, looking for Effective 30 June 2018, the Board of Directors resolved additional revenue sources, are increasing crown land to transfer all net realised investment income gains on rents and possibly imposing a levy on Club bar receipts. available-for-sale financial assets including other interest income of $307,034 (net of advisory management fee of $31, 513) for the year to the Investment Income Reserve.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 25 Continued

What additional strategies, and revenue sources, will Clubs should be aware that implementation will Clubs need to implement to grow and renew the player necessitate accuracy and currency for all Club base while moving away from the perception of being a membership data to facilitate system and data transfer sport for retirees? and will require Club member email addresses and dates of birth. The challenge continues to be Clubs will need to devote resources as end users for How do we increase the value of our sport and the implementation and training. willingness of people prepared to pay-to-play? Investment income Club Based (CBA) Affiliation Fee Model Volatility is expected to continue in the stock market With a declining pennant competition player base and an with the ASX’s current near-every-other-day reversal increasing social player base how do we equitably fund of direction, with official interest rates remaining low the sport? and on hold with the expectation of the rate of return inevitably low too. The Board of Bowls Australia has now introduced a fixed affiliation fee model for the States and Territory Grants Associations and have recommended that they likewise adopt a Club based affiliation fee model. Most government budgets continue to be stretched with grants continuing to be policy focused directed 26% of our Club based affiliation fees go to Bowls to participation and specific outcomes with an Australia and in turn an amount to World Bowls which expectation that not-for-profits be more financially self- fees entitle affiliated Clubs’ members to play competitive sufficient. bowls anywhere in the world. Finance and Audit Committee Clubs should anticipate the possibility that on the next review of the CBA fee model at 30 June 2019, there Finances will continue to be monitored closely with will be a fixed component and a variable component to our comprehensive monthly Board finance reports, the CBA fee, not dissimilar to an electricity, gas and/or through budgets and activity based project analysis mobile telephone invoice. in conjunction with the regular review of capital expenditure, income and expenses at the Finance and BowlsLink Audit Committee meetings. During 2017-2018 we continued to improve our financial reporting, metrics, Bowls Australia plans to roll-out a new and improved our strategic action plans’ financial performance and whole-of-sport information technology platform, titled will continue to do so in 2018-2019. “BowlsLink”. Thank you The project is a tailor-made IT system for all levels of the sport inclusive of a modern competition management Thank you to Betty Fang as Finance Manager, system, a centralised connected membership database Graeme Bridge, our Chief Executive, the Finance & system, and new and improved websites. Audit Committee and the Bowls Victoria Board who continue to contribute to what is an interesting and All 1,873 nationwide affiliated Bowls Clubs will have stimulating role for your Finance Director. They are all access to the BowlsLink system. always willing and able to meet the financial reporting, Clubs, Districts, Zones and Regions from all states and accounting and financial challenges, have responded territories will be able to utilise the new website design with enthusiasm to suggestions for change and they from early September, providing an 8-week roll-over advanced ideas for improvement of our financial period for website administrators to transition across controls and systems and the overall operation of before the current STG websites cease to operate in Bowls Victoria. early November.

The development of the new system is currently underway, and will involve a progressive roll-out of features occurring in the coming months, with a complete delivery of the system expected to occur by March, 2019.

26 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Statement of Profit or Loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2018

2017 Note 2018 $ Income: $ 24,179 Advertising 25,551 2,027,874 Affiliation Fees 2,039,281 210,411 Competition fees 300,017 287,107 Investment Income 338,547 10,933 Other Income 12,678 33,140 Sales 43,887 265,932 Sponsors & Grants 372,033 2,859,576 Total Income 3,131,994 Expenses: 519,099 Bowls Australia affiliation fees 529,480 97,816 Bowls Connect & IT System 111,733 - Clearance Rebates 65,030 - Club Affiliation Fee Relief 11,291 20,573 Cost of sales 23,410 11,063 Depreciation & amortisation 12,499 883,561 Employee benefits 800,687 - External Service/Consultancy 41,245 11,994 Insurance 13,484 41,802 Legal 17,957 37,543 Marketing 43,054 159,527 Office expenses 191,481 8,227 Other expenses 27,228 166,951 Property outgoings 168,492 162,105 Sponsors & grants 208,352 108,017 State sides/Conference - travel costs 120,775 288,611 Travel & sundry committees 284,384 86,817 Trophies & Pennants 95,188 2,603,706 Total expenses 2,765,770

255,870 Operating surplus (deficit) 366,225

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 80,053 Fair value gains/(losses) on available-for-sale assets 6 (1,190)

335,923 Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the entity 365,035

The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 27 Statement of Financial Position for the year ended 30 June 2018

2017 Note 2018 $ $ Current assets 244,087 Cash and cash equivalents 2b 413,514 7,601 Trade and other receivables 3 39,563 33,385 Inventories 1 8,851 135,004 Prepayments 101,670

420,077 Total current assets 563,598

Non current assets 13,316 Property, plant and equipment 4 42,585 6,709,834 Available-for-sale financial asset 7,014,944

6,723,150 Total non current assets 7,057,529

7,143,226 Total assets 7,621,127

Current liabilities 32,157 Trade and other payables 5 123,270 56,666 Prepaid grants and affiliation fees 100,002 144,551 Employee entitlements 1 122,968

233,374 Total current liabilities 346,240 233,374 Total liabilities 346,240

6,909,852 Net assets 7,274,887

Members' funds 5,753,887 Retained earnings 5,813,078 (105,985) Financial assets reserve 6 (107,175) 1,261,950 Investment income reserve 7 1,568,984

6,909,852 Total members' funds 7,274,887

The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements.

28 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2018

2017 Note 2018 $ $

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts

2,027,874 Affiliation fees from Clubs 2,039,281 544,595 Other receipts 754,166

2,572,469 Total receipts 2,793,447

Payments (519,099) Bowls Australia affiliation fees (529,480) (2,476,501) Payments to suppliers & employees (2,390,025)

(2,995,600) Total payments (2,919,505)

(423,131) Net cash from operating activities 2a (126,058)

Cash flows from investing activities 287,107 Income from investments 338,547 (1,473,189) Payments for investments (2,163,683) 1,523,188 Proceeds from sale of investments 2,162,438 - Fixed asset purchases (41,817)

337,106 Net cash from investing activities 295,485

(86,025) Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 169,427

330,112 Cash at start of the year 244,087

244,087 Cash at end of the year 413,514

The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 29 Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2018

Note Financial Investment Total Retained assets income members earnings reserve reserve funds $ $ $

Balance at 30 June 2016 5,785,124 (186,038) 1,054,896 6,653,982

Operating surplus for the 2017 year

Other comprehensive income 255,870 - - 255,870 Fair value gains/(losses) on 6 - 80,053 (80,053) - available-for-sale financial assets

Total comprehensive income 6,040,994 (105,985) 974,843 6,909,852 for the 2016 year Transfer to/(from) reserves/ 7 (287,107) - 287,107 - (retained earnings)

Balance at 30 June 2017 5,753,887 (105,985) 1,261,950 6,909,852

Operating surplus for the 2018 year

Other comprehensive income 366,225 - - 366,225 Fair value gains/(losses) on 6 - (1,190) - (1,190) available-for-sale financial assets

Total comprehensive income 6,120,112 (107,175) 1,261,950 7,274,887 for the 2018 year Transfer to/(from) reserves/(retained 7 (307,034) - 307,034 - earnings)

Balance at 30 June 2018 5,813,078 (107,175) 1,568,984 7,274,887

The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements.

30 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2018 Note 1: Statement of accounting policies Goods and Services Tax (GST) This financial report is a special purpose financial report Revenues, expenses and assets (excluding receivables) prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting are recognized net of the amount of GST. Receivables requirements of the Associations Incorporation and trade payables in the balance sheet are shown Reform Act 2012. The Board has determined that the inclusive of GST. Association is not a reporting entity. Depreciation The financial report has been prepared on an accruals Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as basis and is based on historic costs and does not take to write off the net cost of each depreciable non-current into account changing money values or, except where asset over its expected useful life commencing from the specifically stated, current values of non-current assets. time the asset is held ready for use, with the exception of The following significant accounting policies, which are land and building. consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this Amortisation financial report. Amortisation of leasehold improvements is calculated based on the lease term (two years) of the office Valuation of inventories premises. Inventories consist of saleable goods, and are measured Capitalized expenditure in relation to the on-going at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are development of the Bowls Australia Bowls Connect assigned on a specific identification basis. IT System is amortised over the remaining term of the Income tax agreement which expired at 30 June 2018. Maintenance costs are expensed within the current year. The association is a not-for-profit sporting organisation and as such is exempt from income tax under Section Investments 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Investment income included in the statement of profit or Employee entitlements loss and other comprehensive income comprises mainly managed fund distributions and dividends received from The amounts expected to be paid to employees for their publicly listed shares. pro-rata entitlement for employee benefits are accrued annually at current pay rates having regard to period of Investments, which are marked to market at balance service. Long service leave is accrued in respect of all date, comprise managed fund units and publicly listed employees with more than five years service with the shares. The portfolio is classified as a non current asset Association. as it is available-for-sale. The Board has no immediate plans for the sale of part or all of the portfolio.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 31 Notes to the Financial Statements continued

2017 2018 $ $ Note 2: Cash and cash equivalents a) Reconciliation of cash from operating activities to operating suplus 255,870 Operating surplus 366,225

(287,107) Income from investments (338,547)

Write back/decrease in financial assets reserve (255,510) Realized (gain)/loss on investments (305,007) Non-cash flows in operating surplus / (deficit) 11,063 Depreciation/amortisation 12,499 Changes in assets & liabilites: 2,141,166 (Increase)/decrease in debtors (31,962) (7,031) (Increase)/decrease in inventories 24,534 12,232 (Increase)/decrease in prepayments 33,334 (249,002) Increase/(decrease) in payables 91,113 15,367 Increase/(decrease) in provisions (21,583) (2,060,179) Increase/(decrease) in unearned income 43,336 (423,131) Net cash from operating activities (126,058)

b) Reconciliation of cash 600 Cash on hand 600 120,268 Cash at bank 159,084 123,219 Investments and short term deposits 253,830 244,087 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 413,514

Note 3: Trade and other receivables 15,601 Receivables 29,563 (8,000) Provision for doubtful debts - - Accrued Income 10,000 7,601 39,563

32 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 2017 2018 $ $ Note 4: Property, plant and equipment 173,983 Office equipment and fittings (at cost) 173,983 (163,137) Accumulated depreciation (166,247) 10,846 7,736

19,086 Motor vehicles (at cost) 60,902 (16,616) Accumulated depreciation (26,053) 2,470 34,849

13,316 42,585

Note 5: Trade and other payables 5,184 Trade creditors 58,095 26,973 Accrued expenses 65,175 32,157 123,270

Note 6: Financial assets reserve The financial assets reserve records revaluation increments and decrements (that do not represent impairment write downs) that relate to financial assets that are classified as available-for-sale. Note 7: Investment income reserve This reserve is used to quarantine income earned on the associations investment portfolio and is to be used to potentially assist in funding a future property purchase. Note 8: Auditor’s remuneration The Auditor’s remuneration for the audit is $15,000 Note 9: Directors’ benefits/remuneration No director or related party received any benefit or remuneration from the Association during the reporting period except as reimbursement or expenses incurred or other payment conforming with the Association’s policies.

BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 33 34 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 35 Statement by Members of the Board for the year ended 30 June 2018

The Board has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity. The Board has determined that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements. In the opinion of the Board the financial report as set out herein: 1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of Bowls Victoria Inc. as at 30th July 2018 and its performance for the year ended on that date.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Bowls Victoria Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the Board by:

Barbara Gilbert Ken Warburton President Finance Director

Dated this 21st September 2018.

36 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Bowls Victoria expresses its appreciation & thanks to all our valued sponsors & funding agencies for their support in 2017-18

Funding Partners State Team Sponsors

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Victoria State Champions Men’s Under-25 Singles Interstate Test Series Jay Bye-Norris – Essendon Men’s State Singles Under 18 Jay Bye-Norris – Essendon Women’s Under-25 Singles Victoria v Tasmania Kylie Whitehead – Wodonga BC 11 - 13 July 2017 Women’s State Singles at Deer Park BC, VIC Carla Krizanic – Sunbury Men’s Novice Singles Max Goldsmith – Mulgrave CC Under-18s Girls series: Men’s State Pairs Sarah Ashby (Clayton) Adrian Machiolli Women’s Novice Singles Kira Bourke (Ocean Grove) Nathan Murray (s) Christine Vella – Narre Warren BC Sophie Kurzman (Ballarat City) Club: Bundoora RSL BC Mikayla Long (Sunbury) Men’s Over-60 Singles Natasha Russell (Clayton) Women’s State Pairs Gary Body – Camperdown Emma Simmonds (Irymple) Leeanne Fitzgerald Lisa Trewarne (Sunbury) Rebecca McMahon (s) Women’s Over-60 Singles Club: City Colac BC Mary Tragardh – Yackandandah Manager: Louise Morison Coach: Tayla Morison Men’s State Triples Men’s Over-60s Pairs Johnny Sanders Paul Morris Match Results Troy Stafford Tom Ristic (s) 1st Test VIC def TAS 64-38 Josh Sanders (s) Club: MCC BC 2nd Test VIC def TAS 79-38 Club: Lilydale BC 3rd Test VIC def TAS 55-33 Women’s Over-60s Pairs 4th Test VIC def TAS 58-33 Women’s State Triples Beryl Eddy 5th Test VIC def TAS 51-37 Shelley Allen Sandra Connolly (s) 6th Test VIC def TAS 68-44 Brooke Edwards Club: Moama BC Gayle Edwards (s) Victoria won the series 6-0 Club: Altona BC Champion of State Pennant Under-18s Boys series: Men’s State Fours Saturday Tyson Cromie (Yarrawonga) Jordan Yates Altona BC Jarryd Davies (Essendon) Darren Burgess Midweek Aaron Evans (Werribee) Jay Bye-Norris Ocean Grove BC Ethan Higgins (Sunbury) Anthony Flapper (s) Lachlan Morison (Sunbury) Club: Essendon BC Brad Pavey (Leopold) Regional Sides Champions Cooper Wescombe (Glenroy) Women’s State Fours Manager: Louise Morison Jo Calder Men’s Region Sides Coach: Curtis Hanley Julie Lowerson Sandbelt Emma Simmonds Women’s Regions Sides Match Results Dianne Gardner (s) Geelong 1st Test VIC def TAS 73-69 Club: Irymple BC 2nd Test VIC def TAS 56-46 Steller Victorian Open Winners 3rd Test VIC lost to TAS 43-49 Men’s State Ch of Ch Singles 4th Test VIC def TAS 68-31 Barrie Lester – Mulgrave CC Men’s Singles: Mitchell Sidebottom 5th Test VIC lost to TAS 44-53 Women’s Singles: Kylie Whitehead 6th Test VIC lost to TAS 49-56 Women’s State Ch of Ch Singles Men’s Pairs: Jayden Christie Kylie Whitehead – Wodonga BC Jay Bye-Norris (s) Victoria drew the series. Women’s Pairs: Margaret Smyth State Mixed Pairs Bev Cahill (s) Tiffany Brodie Men’s Triples: Dylan Filuk Brett Spurr (s) Bradley Marron Club: Composite Lee Schraner (s) Women’s Triples: Carol Fair Joelen Bianchetto Dafna Orbach (s) Mixed Pairs: Gayle Edwards Lee Schraner (s) Vic Medal: Lee Schraner

38 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 National Bowlers Arm Championship Over-60s Nationals Senior Sides 11-13 September, 2017 Victoria Side – 60 & Over Victoria v Tasmania At Moama Bowling Club, NSW Round Robin 6 - 8 December 2017 Moonta BC & Wallaroo BC, SA at Deer Park BC, VIC Barry Anset (Bendigo) 16 – 19 October 2017. Ray Arnold (Mentone) Men’s Test Series: Stephen Coles (North Balwyn) Men’s Over 60 Test Series: Curtis Hanley (Melbourne) Neil Crisp (Koroit) Graeme Spencer (Caulfield Park-Alma) Ben Loughlin (Altona) Graham Edwards (Kerang) Rod Nicholson (Lilydale) Dane McKinnon (Altona) Mal Finch (Golden Square) Stephen Sullivan( Queenscliffe) Matthew Flapper (s) (Ocean Grove) Phil Godkin (Eaglehawk) David Donaldson (Glenroy) (s) Peter Gribbin (Pakenham) Josh Corless (Bundoora RSL) Phil Gude (Dromana) Philip Thorn (Echuca) Bryce Young (Melbourne) John Lewis (Lakes Entrance) Ken Thomas (Ocean Grove) Shane Fordham (Melbourne) Tony Long (St Leonards) Ian Warner (Sebastopol) Barrie Lester (s) (Mulgrave CC) Stephen Mitchell (Koroit) Ian Ross (Bendigo) (s) Kerry Ralph (Barooga) Brett Mahoney (Deer Park) Chris Randell (Bendigo East) Graeme Rodgers (Beaumaris) Nathan Wilson (Altona) Michael Rose (Lilydale) Craig Elliott (City of Geelong) Nick McIntyre (Whittlesea) Adele Ryan (Ocean Grove) Mario Cipolla (Bundoora RSL) Dylan Fisher (s) (Clayton) Lee Wesley (Burwood) Raymond Jansen (MCC Kew Sports) (s) Manager: Pat Clark Manager: Graeme Bridge Manager: Ashley Bates State Co-ordinator: Phil Gude Match Results Match Results 1st Test VIC lost to TAS 55-62 Results Round 1 VIC lost to WA 53-56 2nd Test VIC def TAS 77-50 1st - VIC Round 2 VIC lost to SA 51-68 3rd Test VIC def TAS 57-56 2nd - NSW Round 3 VIC lost to TAS 47-59 4th Test VIC lost to TAS 46-47 3rd - QLD Round 4 VIC def ACT 69-40 5th Test VIC def TAS 61-39 4th - SA Round 5 VIC def NSW 67-48 5th - WA Round 6 VIC lost to NT 74-46 Victoria won the series 3-2 Round 7 VIC def QLD 55-53 Overall winner – VIC Women’s Test Series: Women’s Over 60 Test Series: Blaine Edwards (Altona) The Armed Vics retained Marilyn Stephenson Moama Tristania Doolan (Altona) Caroline Reilly Makayla Gibson (MCC) all State v State Shields. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Carla Krizanic (s) (Sunbury) Under-18 National Championships Susan Howes Kangaroo Flat (s) 29 September – 3 October 2017 Kylie Whitehead (Wodonga) at Taren Point Bowling Club, NSW Anne Miles Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Nicole Shortis (Leopold) Kerri Leask Benalla Helen Clough (Bendigo East) Results: Robyn Thomassen Grangeburn Anne Miles (s) (YMGCR) Winner - Girls Overall Trophy Sharon Whana Sunbury (s) 3rd - Robert Middleton Overall Trophy. Elise Cowan (Sunbury) Mary Tragardh Yackandandah Courtney Gabb (Lilydale) Lorraine Burke Clayton Anne Draffen (Webbcona) Edna Anderson Warracknabeal Golf Tiffany Brodie (s) (Clayton) Jennifer Salmon Keilor Gayle Edwards Altona (s) Manager: Judy Davey

Manager: Meredith Norton Match Results 1st Test VIC def TAS 80-52 Match Results 2nd Test VIC def TAS 80-44 Round 1 VIC lost to WA 56-61 3rd Test VIC def TAS 81-44 Round 2 VIC lost to SA 51-68 4th Test VIC def TAS 49-39 Round 3 VIC lost to TAS 54-71 5th Test VIC def TAS 49-39 Round 4 VIC def ACT 55-54 Round 5 VIC def NSW 64-54 Victoria won the series 5-0 Round 6 VIC def NT 83-39 Round 7 VIC lost to NSW 46-48

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Under 18 Victoria v South Australia Victoria v New South Wales Victoria v South Australia 28 February - 2 March, 2018 21 - 22 March, 2018 9 - 11 January 2018 at Salisbury BC, SA at Whittlesea, VIC at Kapunda BC, SA Men’s Test Series Men’s series: Under-18s Girls series: Curtis Hanley (Melbourne) Curtis Hanley (Melbourne) Amity Bickley (Mulgrave CC) Ben Loughlin (Altona) Ben Loughlin (Altona) Kira Bourke (Ocean Grove) Dane McKinnon (Altona) Dane McKinnon (Altona) Emilee Davies (Essendon) Matthew Flapper (Ocean Grove) (s) Nick McIntyre (s) (Whittlesea) Sophie Kurzman (City Oval) Lisa Trewarne (Sunbury) Josh Corless (Bundoora RSL) Joshua Corless (Bundoora RSL) Bryce Young (Melbourne) Bryce Young (Melbourne) Manager/Coach: Louise Morison Shane Fordham (Melbourne) Brett Mahoney (Deer Park) Barrie Lester (Mulgrave CC) (s) Matthew Ellul (s) (Melbourne) Match Results 1st Test VIC def SA 63-53 Brett Mahoney (Deer Park) Barrie Lester (Mulgrave CC) 2nd Test VIC def SA 66-37 John McCarron (Glenroy) John McCarron (Glenroy) 3rd Test VIC lost to SA 58-61 Nathan Wilson (Altona) Shane Fordham (Melbourne) Dylan Fisher (Clayton) (s) Dylan Fisher (s) (Clayton) Victoria won the series 2-1 Manager: Pat Clark Manager: Pat Clark Under-18s Boys series: Coach: Ian Ewing Coach: Ian Ewing Jarryd Davies (Glenroy) Cameron Keenan (Rochester) Match Results Match Results Lachlan Morison (Sunbury) 1st Test VIC def SA 69-46 1st Test VIC def NSW 64-50 Jack Thompson (Moonee Valley) 2nd Test VIC def SA 56-43 2nd Test VIC lost to NSW 48-75 Cooper Wescombe (Glenroy) 3rd Test VIC lost to SA 48-64 3rd Test VIC def NSW 76-54 4th Test VIC def SA 67-53 Manager/Coach: Matthew Flapper 5th Test VIC lost to SA 56-63 Victoria won series 2-1

Match Results Victoria won the series 3-2. Women’s Test Series: 1st Test VIC def SA 69-56 Kylie Whitehead (Wodonga) 2nd Test VIC def SA 66-37 Women’s Test Series: Helen Clough (Bendigo East) 3rd Test VIC lost to SA 58-61 Blaine Edwards (Altona) Anne Miles YMGCR) Helen Clough (Bendigo East) Carla Krizanic (s) Sunbury) Victoria won the series 2-1 Anne Miles (Yarrawonga Mulwala) Carla Krizanic (Sunbury) (s) Tristania Doolan (MCC) Nicole Shortis (Leopold) Tristania Doolan (MCC) Makayla Gibson (Bundoora RSL) Nicole Shortis (Leopold) Sam Shannahan (s) (Melton) Makayla Gibson (Bundoora) Samantha Shannahan (Melton) (s) Elise Cowan (Sunbury) Courtney Gabb (Lilydale) Elise Cowan (Sunbury) Anne Draffen (Webbcona) Courtney Gabb (Lilydale) Tiffany Brodie (s) (Clayton) Anne Draffen (Webbcona) Tiffany Brodie (Clayton) (s) Manager: Judy Davey Coach: Edith Grinham Manager: Edith Grinham Coach: Jan Hurst Match Results 1st Test VIC lost to TAS 49-71 Match Results 2nd Test VIC lost to TAS 47-62 1st Test VIC def SA 62-47 3rd Test VIC lost to TAS 47-81 2nd Test VIC def SA 61-54 3rd Test VIC def SA 66-37 Victoria lost the series 0-3 4th Test VIC def SA 73-55 5th Test VIC def SA 71-41

Victoria won the series 5-0.

40 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Under-25s Men’s Test Series: 2018 Multibowl National Championships 39th Annual Australian Jay Bye-Norris (Essendon) 20-25 May, 2018 Blind Bowls Championships Brad Foote (Mentone) at Kardinya BC, WA 1-7 May, 2018 Brad Gibson (Bundoora RSL) at Mooroolbark BC, VIC Nathan Lynch (Moonee Valley) Josh Barry (Deer Park BC) Dean O’Neill (MCC) Stuart Betts (Lilydale BC) Medallists: Jordan Yates (Essendon) Barry Brennan (Moama BC) B1 Women’s Singles Gwen Fabris (Cockatoo & District BC) Maree Fenech – Gold Manager/Coach: Arnold O’Brien Lyn Hamblin (Heywood BC) Matthew Hannan (Finley BC) B2 Men’s Singles Match Results Ross Higgins (Shepparton Park BC) Len O’Brien – Silver Ivan Shortis – Bronze 1st Test VIC lost to NSW 2-4 Janet Morrison (Mulgrave Country Club) 2nd Test VIC lost to NSW 2-4 Wendy Odgers (Somerville BC) B2 Women’s Singles 3rd Test VIC lost to NSW 2-4 Lucas Protopapas (Mulgrave Country Club) Mary Price – Bronze

Victoria lost the series 3-0 Manager: Carol Protopapas B3 Men’s Singles Tony Scott – Gold Under-25s Women’s Test Series: Medallists: Mike Donnelly – Bronze Tayla Morison (Sunbury) B5/6s: Mikayla Long (Sunbury) Wendy Odgers (Somerville) B1 Mixed Pairs Rhoanna Smith (Club Mulwala) Gold Womens B5/B6 Singles Fred Pomroy (NSW) & Maree Fenech – Silver Victoria Brackley (Yarraville Footscray) Silver Open Triples Emma Simmonds (Irymple) Silver Womens Open Pairs B1 Open Pairs: Lisa Phillips (Brighton) Maree Fenech & John Ryan (WA) – Gold Gwen Fabris (Cockatoo & District) Manager: Judy Davey Silver Open Triples B2 Mixed Pairs Coach: Edith Grinham Silver Womens Open Pairs Len O’Brien & Mary Price – Gold Ivan Shortis & Lisa Condy – Silver Match Results Lucas Protopapas (Mulgrave CC) 1st Test VIC lost to NSW 2-4 Gold Open Triples B2 Open Pairs 2nd Test VIC def NSW 4-2 Bronze Men’s B5/B6 Pairs Ivan Shortis & Len O’Brien – Bronze 3rd Test VIC lost to NSW 2-4 Matthew Hansen (Finley) B3 Open Pairs Victoria lost the series 1-2 Bronze Men’s B5/B6 Pairs Tony Scott & Mike Donnelly – Gold

B7/8s: B4 Mixed Pairs Josh Barry (Deer Park) Peter Campion & Tony Scott – Silver Gold Open Triples Silver Men’s B7/B8 Pairs Best Overall Individual Performance Gwen Lewis Trophy – Tony Scott Barry Brennan (Moama) Gold Men’s B7/B8 Singles Best Male Individual Performance Gold Open Triples Ron Humphry Trophy – Tony Scott Silver Men’s B7/B8 Pairs Best Female Individual Performance Janet Morrison (Mulgrave CC) Ron Humphry Trophy – Maree Fenech Silver Open Triples 2nd Place Victoria

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2018 Australian Sides Championships Metropolitan Champions Bowls Sunraysia Division 2 - 6 May, 2018 Saturday at Darwin Bowls & Social Club BC Saturday Division 1 Irymple & Nightcliff BC, NT Premier Open Altona Division 2 Ouyen Division 1 Open Whittlesea Division 3 Mildura Workers Men’s Test Series Division 2 Open Beaumaris Division 4 Wentworth Curtis Hanley (Melbourne) Division 3 Open Lilydale Midweek Jay Bye-Norris (Essendon) Division 4 Open Hawthorn Division 1 Mildura Dane McKinnon (Altona) Division 5 Open Palm Lake Division 2 Euston Matthew Flapper (Ocean Grove) (s) Division 6 Open Moonee Ponds Division 7 Open Burden Park Central Bowls Division Josh Corless (Bundoora RSL) 12-a-side Open Broadmeadows Saturday Nick McIntyre (Whittlesea) 6-a-side Open Cranbourne Division 1 Kilmore Barrie Lester (Mulgrave CC) Midweek Division 2 Kilmore Matthew Ellul (Melbourne) (s) Premier Women only Werribee Midweek Division 1 Women only Cranbourne Division 1 Kilmore Brett Mahoney (Deer Park) Division 1 Open Croydon Shane Fordham (Melbourne) Division 2 Open Clayton Central Highlands Bowls Division Nathan Wilson (Altona) Division 3 Open Mulgrave CC Saturday Dylan Fisher (Clayton) (s) Division 4 Open Altona North Division 1 Gisborne & District Division 5 Open Bundoora RSL Division 2 Gisborne & District Manager: Pat Clark 6-a-side Open Aberfeldie Division 3 Kyneton Coach: Ian Ewing Midweek Division 1 Kyneton Match Results Country Champions Division 2 Kyneton Round 1 VIC def NT 58-37 Ballarat District Bowls Division Division 3 Macedon Ranges Round 2 VIC def WA 62-55 Saturday Round 3 VIC def TAS 57-51 Premier Queenscliff Corangamite Bowls Division Round 4 VIC def SA 63-55 Division 1 Buninyong Saturday Round 5 VIC def QLD 63-60 Division 2 Smeaton Division 1 City Colac Round 6 VIC def ACT 63-49 Division 3 Clunes Division 2 Camperdown Golf Round 7 VIC lost to NSW 52-61 Division 4 Ballarat Division 3 Skipton Division 5 Bungaree Division 4 Cressy Victoria won the Alley Shield. Division 6 Sebastopol Midweek Division 7 Creswick Division 1 Apollo Bay Women’s Test Series: Division 8 Ballan Division 2 Birregurra Elise Cowan (Sunbury) Division 9 Waubra Division 3 Colac Central Courtney Gabb (Lilydale) Midweek Anne Draffen (Webbcona) Division 1 Central Wendouree East Gippsland Bowls Division Tiffany Brodie (Clayton) (s) Division 2 Clunes Saturday Division 3 Sebastopol Division 1 Lakes Entrance Gold Blaine Edwards (Altona) Division 4 Linton Division 2 Bairnsdale Golf Helen Clough (Bendigo East) Division 5 Ballarat North Division 3 Bairnsdale Blue Anne Miles (Yarrawonga Mulwala) Division 4 Paynesville Carla Krizanic (Sunbury) (s) Bendigo Bowls Division Midweek Saturday Division 1 Bairnsdale Kylie Whitehead (Wodonga) Division 1 Eaglehawk Division 2 Bairnsdale Nicole Shortis (Leopold) Division 2 White Hills Division 3 Lindenow Makayla Gibson (Bundoora) Division 3 Bendigo East Samantha Shannahan (Melton) (s) Division 4 Kangaroo Flat Far Western Bowls Division Division 5 Kangaroo Flat Saturday Manager: Edith Grinham Division 6 Harcourt Division 1 Portland Gold Coach: Jan Hurst Division 7 Kangaroo Flat Division 2 Portland Division 8 Woodbury Division 3 Coleraine Match Results Midweek Division 4 Portland Round 1 VIC def NT 70-49 Division 1 Bendigo East Midweek Round 2 VIC def WA 65-53 Division 2 Inglewood Division 1 Portland Gold Round 3 VIC def TAS 75-51 Division 3 Eaglehawk Division 2 Casterton Round 4 VIC def SA 87-40 Division 4 Marong Division 3 Casterton Round 5 VIC lost to QLD 40-73 Division 5 Bendigo Round 6 VIC def ACT 75-52 Round 7 VIC lost to NSW 49-62

Victoria finished 2nd.

42 BOWLS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Geelong Bowls Region Mornington Peninsula Bowls Division Northern District Bowls Division Saturday Saturday Saturday Premier League Queenscliff Division 1 Karingal Division 1 Kerang Division 1 Highton Division 2 – North Dromana Division 2 Cohuna Golf White Division 2 Bell Post Hill Division 2 – South Balnarring Division 3 Kerang Blue Division 3 Geelong RSL Division 3 – North Somerville Midweek Division 4 Ocean Grove Division 3 – South Mt Martha Division 1 Kerang Division 5 Inverleigh Division 4 – North Karingal Division 2 Leitchville Division 6 Bell Post Hill Division 4 – South Mt Martha Division 7 Geelong Eastern Park Division 5 – North Karingal Ovens & Murray Bowls Region Division 8 Bannockburn Division 5 – South Dromana Saturday Division 9 Lara Division 6 – North City of Frankston Division A1 Benalla Division 10 Bareena Division 6 – South Hastings Division A2 Chiltern Division 11 Queenscliff Division 7 – North City of Frankston Division A3 Yarrawonga MGCR Midweek Division 8 – South Mornington Civic Division A4 Wodonga Division 1 Ocean Grove Midweek Division B1 St James Division 2 St Leonards Division 1 Mt Eliza Division B2 Mansfield Division 3 Lara Division 2 City of Frankston Division B3 Beechworth Division 4 Geelong Eastern Park Division 3 Mornington Division B4 Corryong 1 Division 5 Bell Post Hill Division 4 Hastings Midweek Division 6 St Leonards Division 5 Karingal Open A1 Benalla Division 7 Drysdale Division 6 Main Ridge Open A2 Myrtleford Division 8 Bell Post Hill Restricted Open A3 Wodonga Division 1 Dromana Open B1 Benalla Goldfields Bowls Division Division 2 Mt Martha Open B2 Corryong Saturday Division 3 Balnarring Division 1 Dunolly Blue South Gippsland Bowls Division Division 2 Dunolly Gold Murray Bowls Division Saturday Division 3 Dunolly Blue Saturday Division 1 Phillip Island Blue Midweek Division 1 Barooga Sports Division 2 Toora Division 1 Maryborough HS White Division 2 Strathmerton Division 3 Leongatha Division 3 Finley Division 4 Wonthaggi Blue Goulburn Valley Bowls Division Division 4 Numurkah Division 5 Corinella Saturday Midweek Midweek Allan Matheson Division 1 Cobram Division 1 Phillip Island Shield Shepparton Golf Division 2 Nathalia Division 2 Korumburra Division 2 Shepparton Golf Division 3 Korumburra Division 3 Mooroopna Golf North Central Bowls Division Division 4 Foster Division 4 Kyabram Saturday Division 5 Hill Top Red Division 1 St Arnaud West Gippsland Bowls Division Division 6 Seymour Division 2 Donald Golf Saturday Midweek Midweek Division 1 Traralgon Edna Harling Division 1 Wycheproof Division 2 Moe Shield Shepparton Park Division 3 Longwarry Division 2 Kyabram North Gippsland Bowls Division Division 4 Trafalgar Division 3 Shepparton RSL Saturday Division 5 Morwell Club Division 4 Mooroopna Golf Division 1 Sale White Division 6 E Morwell Club Division 5 Mooroopna Division 2 Stratford Division 6 W Garfield Division 3 Sale White Division 6 PO Morwell Club Grampians Bowls Division Midweek Midweek Saturday Division 1 Maffra Division 1 Yallourn Division 1 Chalambar Division 2 Yarram Gold Division 2 Morwell Club Division 2 Stawell Gold Division 3 Morwell Club Midweek North Wimmera Bowls Division Division 4 Longwarry Division 1 Stawell Saturday Division 1 Warracknabeal Western District Bowls Division Division 2 Warracknabeal Golf Saturday Midweek Division 1 Warrnambool Gold Division 1 Minyip/Rupanyup Division 2 Dennington White Division 3 Warrnambool Green Division 4 Koroit Red Midweek Division 1 Warrnambool City Memorial Gold Division 2 Warrnambool City Memorial Blue Division 3 Warrnambool Red

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