annual report

2014-2015 contents

Board of Directors 6 Officiating 15 Appointments 6 Awards Night 16 Councillors - Country & Metropolitan 6 SA Bowler 17 Life Members 6 Finance Report 17 Staff 7 Financial Statements 19 Committees 7 Statement of Income & Expenditure 20 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 8 Balance Sheet 23 President’s Report 9 Opinion of Board 24 Match & Program 10 Statement of Cash Flows 26 Elite Athletes 11 Auditor’s Report 27 Commercial 12 Event Winners 28 Australian Premier League 12 Awards Night Winners 28 Australian Senior Sides Championships 13 Pennant Winners 30 Development 14 Club Membership 32 Night Owls 14 Membership Summary 38 Coaching & Junior Development 15 Partners 39

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2014-2015 Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 5 Bowls SA Governance

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIFE MEMBERS

PRESIDENT REGION 2 Fran Arthur Don Crosby/Janice Kelly OAM Phil Spiers Carol Bammann Annette Rowntree Michael Brown VICE PRESIDENT Vic Brown OAM Janice Kelly OAM/Wayne Prosser REGION 3 Ruth Burton Ian Hillam Robert ‘Bob’ Cooper FINANCE DIRECTOR Kathy Bowman Brian Ford Robert Thomas (retired September) Murray Gerschwitz OAM REGION 4 Brona Goldie METROPOLITAN DIRECTORS Ian Graetz Beth James Wayne Prosser/Ron Mitchell Kathleen Mader/Ruth Scoot John Jenkins Kathryn Bailey/Sandra Wallace Ivy Kluske REGION 5 Lois Kruger COUNTRY DIRECTORS Darryl Hage Brian Marsland OAM Leith Gregurke ASM Dianne Eatts John McDougall OAM Jillian Ackland Kenn Rogers REGION 6 Doreen Walding OAM Lyn Walker Judy Whiting APPOINTMENTS Gaynor Pitcher Bowls SA acknowledges the passing of PATRON REGION 7 Life Member Robert ‘Bob’ Thomas on His Excellency the Honourable Barbara Tiggemann January 5, 2015. Hieu Van Le AO Brian Patterson Governor of REGION 8 AMBASSADOR David Lamond Independent Senator Jackie Hayes Nick Xenophon COUNCILLORS - METRO

SOLICITOR Anthony Kerin REGION 9 Grope Hamilton Lawyers Margaret Clarke Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Wayne Reardon

AUDITOR REGION 10 Nicholas Matsis Ron Mulliner NRM Johnson Lesley Slattery

REGION 11 COUNCILLORS - COUNTRY Peter Walter Geraldine Hudspeth REGION 1 Barry Oliver REGION 12 Jennifer Waugh Kelvin Waters Anne Phillips

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STAFF COMMITTEES

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COACHING UMPIRES Mark Easton Ron Mitchell (Chair) Beth Young [Chair] Carol Boyle Margaret Borlase ADMINISTRATION MANAGER George Fyfe Alfred Boyle Nola Byass Carlos Gonzalez Bob Deuter Rick Whitehead John Hill COMMERCIAL BUSINESS MANAGER John Hill Mal Hutton Daniel Lawlor Mal Hutton Penny McCarthy Paul Griffith Patricia Parish OPERATIONS MANAGER Lyn Walker Erin Haines HALL OF FAME Jill Ackland* Brian Marsland OAM (Chair) MEMBER LIAISON Betty Greenslade Lyn Grenfell (resigned April) Arrienne Wynen *Board Director Kathryn Bailey*/Sandra Wallace* # Regional Bowls Manager MEMBERSHIP SERVICES OFFICER Bianca Chiera (commenced April) MATCH & PROGRAM Ron Mulliner (Chair) RECEPTIONIST Jeff Allen Deborah Dunbar Alf Boyle (resigned September) Riina Bradbrook TRAINEE / DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Joan Prosser Taylor Smith Jim Roberts Timothy (TJ) Saunders ACCOUNTS OFFICER Bob Tuck Kathryn Bailey*/Sandra Wallace* Denise Edge SENIORS CORPORATE ACCOUNTS Phil Spiers (Chair) EXECUTIVE Carol Boyle Graham Saliba (resigned December) Janet Cocks Ian James # Ann Kennedy Richard Law # Peter Mueller Michael Wildash

STATE SELECTION Geoff Nethercott [Chair] Riina Bradbrook Paul Craig Trevor Lloyd Bowls SA Annette Rowntree ABN 87 400 912 739 Diane Green 3A Rowells Road, Lockleys 5032 PO Box 59 Brooklyn Park 5032 Roger Spry t: 8234 7544 f: 8351 8220 e: [email protected]

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 7 Chief Executive Officer | Mark Easton

ast year I foreshadowed that I would be keen The Bowls SA governance and to convey in this year’s Annual Report just how membership model which has LBowls SA has acted upon the State-wide Audit stood us in good stead for many of Facilities report; the information received from our years is now under review with the need to encourage stakeholders, employees and our partners; and how participation by implementing a capitation model that as an organisation we plan to keep increasing the can provide a true position of the status of our sport. impact of every available dollar. It is an ongoing problem for not for profit Having now completed two years as Chief Executive organisations to find fiscal balance when there are so Officer, it is pleasing to see that some significant many demands to be met. We continue in our quest to progress has been made in addressing important identify outside opportunities to develop relationships issues highlighted in the State-wide Audit report and which will ultimately minimise reliance on capitation the Strategic Plan especially in regard to helping to and therefore alleviating the dependence on the improve the way Bowls SA and Member Clubs operate membership sustaining the sport financially. as a business and the way the sport is played and managed. While South Australia has recorded the lowest percentage decline in membership across the nation, In the end we’re here to improve the sport overall, to the gradual decline does make a significant impact on see it financially viable and sustainable into the future the sport. On the other hand the relaxed atmosphere and address the areas of concern that were identified of social bowls, such as Night Owls and Corporate in the State-wide Audit report developed with the Bowls, continues to be popular. assistance of the Office and Recreation and Sport. Our social media channels of Facebook, Twitter The demographics of particular areas, the and the Bowls SA website have again experienced sustainability of some Clubs and increasing challenges significant engagement and growth across all as community sport is confronted with many financial mediums. burdens with insufficient and ageing infrastructure coupled with their limited operational resources was The development of the ‘Bowls Exposed’ program, taken into account. To counteract this the report an increase in exposure in print media and a weekly recommended establishing ‘hub’ Clubs to provide segment on Channel 44 Sports Show has provided a professional training and service to members in the sound foundation for the sport to continue to attract local vicinity. much needed recognition and promotion.

A valuable sense of community is generated from The season culminated with our annual Awards Night grassroots sport where Clubs provide sport for on Friday May 29 at Endeavour Homes Pavilion, excellent health benefits while developing the physical Morphettville when we recognised the achievements and social well-being of all participants and a pathway of our sport over the last 12 months. The sport is for high performance athletes to compete at state, driven by an army of people who willingly give their national and international level. time and energy to assist us in achieving our goals and the Awards Night presented a great opportunity Our overarching goal is for members and participants to acknowledge just a few of these special people. to continue to enjoy their sport and to this end Open Bowls is now accepted and in some instances has Special guest on the night was Independent Senator ensured a structured competition can survive in that Nick Xenophon who accepted to become the first area. A secondary effect of Open Bowls has been the Bowls SA Ambassador late last year and we thank amalgamation of many Associations throughout the Nick for the exceptional support he has shown our State rationalising the need for two controlling bodies sport. and resulting in greater communication. South Australians enjoy sport as participants, A crucial component of the Strategic Plan and coaches, officials and spectators and it is our goal a recommendation from the Australian Sports to maintain a positive impact on the economy, Commission is a review of the sport’s governance productivity, health and wellbeing of our community. structure to ensure viable, professional and efficient management and communication of the sport at all levels. Mark Easton 8 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 President | Janice Kelly OAM

hroughout the last 12 months, Clubs and training and staging National Associations have taken the necessary steps to competitions, such as Tdeliver Open bowls competitions to members the Australian Premier League. across the State. The result has seen single gender Associations amalgamating to form stronger leadership Congratulations to all our high performance players who for the delivery of bowls to their members, and, also have participated in National competitions and to those providing opportunities for increased competition. competitors who have been chosen to be part of National All members can proudly say that we have a sport teams. There is no doubt that our players have excelled that is inclusive and open to all players who wish to in representing our State. participate. The rebranding of the Night Owls competition and the The Bowls SA Board acknowledges the work that has ability to introduce players to pennant competitions on gone into bringing everyone together and for delivering a temporary basis provides clubs with an opportunity to a result that will take bowls forward into the future. eventually increase their membership. The Board, while providing assistance to Clubs and Another important initiative has been the raising of the Associations wherever possible has also been active in profile of Bowls through Facebook, Bowls Exposed and determining their role to provide leadership and clear coverage being given on television, Channel 44. Once direction to all members. again thank you to all those involved in the delivery of these programs; we are leading the field in this area. Good governance is an essential part of the operation of all Boards, and the Australian Sports Commission A priority for the Board has been to continue to recognise as well as the Office of Recreation of Sport place great the volunteers across the State who are the life blood of importance on the management of sporting bodies, our sport. Their selfless dedication to take responsibility and there is no doubt that this will in the future play a for the delivery of bowls within their clubs deserves role in determining grant allocations. the highest praise from us all. It is important that we With this in mind the Board engaged a Consultant with acknowledge their efforts and each year our Awards the necessary skills to look at the governance and Night provides an opportunity for us to do just that. structure of both the Board and the State Consultative Thanks must also go to members who are prepared to be Body. The two bodies are now working together to part of Bowls SA Committees. These Committees provide determine if there is a better way to govern our sport. expertise and knowledge that is invaluable to the Board Just over 12 months ago Bowls SA was successful in in carrying out its responsibilities. obtaining a Government grant to do an assessment Special thanks must go to our sponsors who have shown of bowls across the State, which took into account faith in our organisation and been prepared to make a facilities available now, future needs and membership financial commitment to assist us in the delivery of our trends. sport. The State-wide Audit Committee was an independent To the Board members who have carried out their duties body which took into account such things as State and with due diligence I give my heartfelt thanks as they have National Strategic Plans. The completion of the Audit made my task so much easier. Report of the sport throughout the State has provided us with a valuable tool to look at the long term future of To our hard working Staff, whose dedication goes way bowlers and bowling facilities and gives a direction as beyond their job descriptions, we cannot thank you to how we can provide better management to the sport. enough. Without you we would not be able to operate. Identified in the Report was the fact that, unlike other There will always be challenges for everyone to make sporting bodies, our organisation does not have a State sure our sport is strong and continues into the future. level facility. The present location of Bowls SA has very Together I am sure we can rise to the challenge. poor access for parking and the building itself is now requiring ongoing maintenance. The Board has been Finally, I have enjoyed meeting so many Bowlers from investigating relocating Bowls SA to another site and across the State, and I thank them for their friendship several options are being considered. It is envisaged which has not only inspired me but once again made my that the new venue would provide greater access for task so much easier. members, improved office facilities and also a resource that could be developed into a participation centre suitable for such things as coaching and umpiring Janice Kelly OAM Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 9 Match & Program

he Metropolitan Pennant Review was not held this CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK season, instead making way for questions relevant to Match & Program to be put directly to the Lockleys Bowling Club were hosts of T this year’s Championship Week, April 23 – 29, when a membership via the 2015 Bowls SA Survey. The Survey included questions on the format of total of 140 games were played to decide the winners pennants, and scheduling of pennants and state for 2014-2015. events. The opportunity to obtain direct feedback from The week is a showcase of fantastic bowls with some the members has been invaluable and has already hugely competitive finals. Congratulations go to all been used to begin shaping the direction and changes participants and in particular the winners of the 2014- in different areas. 15 State Event titles. See Page 28. Changes made to the 2015-16 season, obtained from information collated in the Survey, includes the Prestige COUNTRY CARNIVALS & COUNTRY ROUND ROBINS Medley now being held in December, and the removal of the State Open Singles and State Under 25 Singles The MGA Men’s & Women’s Country Carnivals are creating more free weekends for Clubs to hold their own arguably the biggest events held every year. tournaments and other events. The 2015 Men’s Country Carnival was held February PENNANTS 2 - 9, the Men’s and Women’s Country Round Robins February 10 - 13 and the Women’s Country Carnival, Congratulations to all Clubs that won a Pennant and March 23 -29. gained promotion. A list of all Pennant winners is printed on Pages 30 & 31. All events again proved to be extremely popular however, In the metropolitan competition, following responses to weather conditions necessitated alterations to the a Match & Program review, the inaugural Major League playing format of some matches. Cup replaced the finals previously held for Premier 2 North and Premier 2 South. This new format received a APPRECIATION fantastic response from Clubs. On behalf of the players a very sincere thankyou PRESTIGE MEDLEY & METRO V COUNTRY to the host Clubs, officials and volunteers for their commitment to the sport and for giving up their time to Held over the March long weekend and hosted by the assist in running the State and country events, and the Marion Bowling Club, the Women’s Prestige Medley, Finals for Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Premier played on Thursday and Friday, saw Metro East League. victorious over Metro North. On Saturday the Metro and Country teams battled it out in the Schroeter Shield, Kennedy Shield and Under 18s Kenn Rogers Trophy Ron Mulliner events with Metro sides prevailing in all events. The Men’s Prestige Medley followed on the Sunday and Monday with Metro South taking out the honours over Metro East.

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2014 NATIONAL UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Bowls Australia Under 18 Championships were The Emerging Squads also played against two Region held at Nightcliff Bowling Club, Northern Territory from sides during the season. Playing a Region 2 side at September 29 to October 2. Due to limited greens being Wallaroo in September and a Region 7 side at McLaren available, a slight change in the format was necessary to Vale in January. Both provided superb match experience time limits and re-spotting of the jack. against quality opposition.

The highlight of the tournament was a Gold medal to the AUSTRALIAN SIDES Boys’ Triple of Gerrin Jenke, Tyson Wilson and James Bodnar who had a fantastic tournament and deserved the This year the Yokine Bowling Club in Western Australia medal after defeating arch-rivals Victoria in the final. was the venue for the Australian Sides Championships which was held April 9 – 12. The Girl’s Triple also performed strongly and the team of Bailey Rafferty, Jaqui Bowman and Carly Otterspoor Both the Men’s and Women’s sides had excellent starts claimed the Bronze medal over the Victorian team. to the Australian Sides defeating last year’s Overall winners Queensland with the Men going on to have a SA V VICTORIA TEST SERIES stellar series, being undefeated going into the final game. Unfortunately they went down to the ACT by one shot to The annual SA v VIC Test Series was held in February claim the Silver medal and runner-up title. 2015 at Sunbury Bowling Club in Victoria. The Women’s team went into the final game sitting The Men’s side went down to a powerhouse Victorian in second position, and after going down to ACT also, team who were intent on claiming back the trophy our SA finished in fifth position. team won the previous year. With the SA team finishing second for the Overall trophy The SA women fought out a tight battle with the Victorians it was an all-round fantastic series putting SA on the map with the result determined by the final test which saw and hopefully giving the team more drive for future years. Victoria claim the trophy. AUSTRALIAN SQUADS The Under 25 Series showcased a raft of talented bowlers and provided these up and comers with a fantastic During 2014-15 the following South Australian players experience at State level. Both the women and the men’s have been selected to represent Australia: Under 25 teams, however, went down at the conclusion of the series with the result coming down to the final day. Wayne Ruediger and Max Kleinig were both selected in the 2015-16 Australian Jackaroos Squad, while Renee The Under 18 SA v VIC Series was held over the June long McPharlin, Breeanna Dickson and Scott Thulborn all weekend at Moonee Ponds Bowling Club and despite both participated in the Australian Trial Camps. the Boys and Girls going down in their series they will be much stronger for the experience; enjoying a number of Wayne Ruediger represented Australia at the 2014 highlights including the Girl’s pairs team going through Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, winning a Bronze undefeated. medal and then the Open Men’s Trans-Tasman against New Zealand. EMERGING PLAYERS SQUAD Renee McPharlin represented Australia at the Under 25 The Annual Mildura Series against a Victorian Country Junior World Championships and in the Development Representative team was again held in August 2014. Women’s Trans-Tasman.

A fantastic series, saw the SA Women claim the trophy, Breeanna Dickson, Simon Dorr, Mark Haines, Cassandra winning 3-1 tests, against an experience Victorian team. Harvey, Matthew Northcott and Joshua Studham were named in the SA National Training Centre Squad, The men’s team started off strongly by winning their first as athletes identified for development as potential two tests. The third test then went to the Victorians but SA international representatives. finished strongly to claim the fourth and final test to claim the trophy and make it a double for the SA teams.

The event again provided the Selectors with an Erin Haines opportunity to view potential players for a pathway into the Senior Squads. Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 11 Commercial

PARTNERSHIPS Semaphore Bowling Clubs Bowls SA were pleased to announce ANZ and shared in over $1,400 Rosewarne’s Kadina as new partners during the of rebates as a result of 2014/15 season and Berry Bowling Systems, Alsco and purchasing drinks direct from Schweppes. Henselite continued their support of Bowls in South Australia. Coffee Thank you to our new and existing sponsors who have Salisbury and Clearview Bowling Clubs received funding shown faith in our organisation and been prepared to as a result of purchasing or leasing a coffee machine as invest with us. We sincerely thank them and trust these an additional income source. relationships will continue for the benefit of us all. Synthetic Greens Seminars ANZ Bowls SA in conjunction with Berry Bowling Systems In addition to Bowls SA receiving sponsorship funding, hosted three Synthetic Greens Seminars at Mundulla, Bowls SA Member Clubs benefited from receiving Novar Gardens and Jamestown Bowling Clubs. Over 80 commission through ANZ’s Mortgage Introducer and people from metropolitan and country Clubs attended Commercial Originator Program as a result of business the three seminars. referred to ANZ by Club Members and or family, friends and other community networks. Seniors Supa Series & Volunteer Appreciation Days Willunga, Kingscote, Tanunda, Waikerie, Booleroo Thank you to Bowls SA Corporate Partners, ANZ & Alsco, Centre, Victor Harbor, Kingston SE, Modbury, Bute and for their support of the Volunteer Appreciation Days. Payneham have shared in receiving over $17,410 to Our thanks to the District Council of Copper Coast, City assist their clubs with initiatives and projects such as of Mount Gambier, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, equipment purchases and refurbishments City of Onkaparinga, City of and City of Victor Harbor for supporting the Seniors Supa Series Rosewarne’s Kadina and Volunteer Appreciation events. Rosewarne’s Kadina can also assist clubs to achieve Thank you also to Apia for their contributions to the any financial goals and projects by contributing funds event. to the club when Club members and or family, friends and other community networks take up the option to MARKETING & MEDIA purchase a new vehicle. Messenger Community News, through Rob Greenwood, provided fantastic coverage through the Messenger Schweppes Newspapers particularly in the lead up to the Premier Adelaide, Ascot Park, Brighton, Clearview, Goolwa, League season as well as reporting on milestones Happy Valley, McLaren Vale, Modbury, Payneham and and unique stories along with great promotion of the

Australian Premier League

he second Australian Premier League was played they could match it with the at Pine Rivers Bowling Club, Queensland from best when they made it through TNovember 18 – 21; the event attracting eight to the Finals and lined up sides with the Murray Steamers and Gold Coast Hawks against the Murray Steamers. joining the established sides from New Zealand and In a tension filled battle around Australia. Endurance didn’t go down without a fight and were Proudly supported by Messenger Press and ANZ, the rewarded with back to back runner-up status and ‘Adelaide Endurance’ side of Scott Thulborn, Wayne Silver Medals. Ruediger and Simon Dorr, with Coach Faye Luke proved

12 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 Australian Premier League both in the lead up and Bowls SA thanks TJ Saunders, John Bevin, Richard during the event. Law and Paul Sigley for their assistance in recording As a result of staging Volunteer Appreciation Days the Bowls Exposed episodes, along with the Clubs that and Seniors Supa Series events in their local areas, welcomed the Bowls Exposed team into their clubrooms quality relationships have been formed with regional for recording episodes. newspapers such as the Country Times, (), Caravan & Camping Show (Mount Gambier), The River News (Waikerie), The Loxton In partnership with Caravan & Camping SA, Bowls News (Loxton) and The Times (Victor Harbor). SA was given the opportunity to have two sites in the A Marketing & Media Committee will convene in Stirling Angas Hall at the Let’s Go Caravan & Camping 2015/16 to assist Bowls SA is increasing the promotion Lifestyle Show held February 19 - 23. of the sport. The aim was to promote Bowls and also to provide an avenue for Member Clubs to encourage people to join or Social Media even to call in when travelling through South Australia. The popularity of the Bowls SA Facebook page has The second area was located in the Kids Camping Zone increased from under 1,500 likes (at the time of where people of all ages where able to have a roll up on producing the 2013/14 Annual Report) to now over a grass indoor mat using Junior Jack Attack equipment. 2,550 with new pages recently established for Bowls With over 25,000 through the gates over the five days Exposed and Night Owls. of the event, this represented a unique opportunity To gain additional coverage, the Bowls SA Facebook for promoting the benefits of the sport and Club page also shares relevant content through Twitter and membership to a fitting demographic. LinkedIn, resulting in an additional 214 followers on Twitter and 61 on LinkedIn.

Bowls Exposed Following the establishment of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, the successful bowls program, Bowls Exposed, was launched on YouTube. Daniel Lawlor Bowls Exposed, a concept of CEO Mark Easton and TJ Saunders resulted in 16 episodes being recorded. The concept has led to a bowls segment being televised on Channel 44 as part of the SA Sports Show hosted by Phil Smyth and Rob Popplestone.

Australian Senior Sides Championships

he Australian Senior Sides Championships is The Women’s team had a Bye still a relatively new event, with the Women’s in the first game, while in the TChampionship first held in 2011 and the Men’s in second game against Victoria 2005. our women drew. A win against Established as a competitive outlet for players over ACT, losses to WA, NSW and 60 to compete in a National Competition the 2014 Tasmania were followed by a two shot victory over Australian Seniors Sides Championships were played at Queensland to conclude the tournament. Tweed Heads Bowling Club, October 7 – 10, 2014. The Men’s team finished in 6th position overall, while The Men’s team started strongly with a win against NT, the Women’s team were 5th overall. which was then followed by a one shot loss to Victoria, The 2015 Australian Senior Sides Championships are losses to ACT, WA and NSW, a win against Tasmania set to be held in Tasmania. followed by another loss to Queensland.

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UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUADS The 2015 Under 18 State Championships held at Following the loss of the Junior Marion Bowling Club from 13-18 April showed the great Development sponsor in the previous season, Bowls SA talent of our State’s junior boys and girls of varying and the Coaching and Junior Development Committee ages. have developed a new junior program known as Get The Championships consisted of Singles, Pairs and Bowled Over. The program is along similar lines as the Triples played throughout the week and concluded with previous Junior Development Squads, with the aim to be Finals on the Friday. cost effective to increase the potential for the longevity Thanks to Marion Bowling Club for hosting the event of the program. The official launch of Get Bowled Over is and to all the Umpires and Markers for giving up their planned for October 2015. time to officiate. SPORTS CONNECT HIGH SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS Bowls SA has continued their partnerships with the The 2015 School Lawn Bowls Championships were three Sports CONNECT partners, Inclusive Sport SA held on Friday 15 May and Monday 18 May, at (formerly known as SASRAPID), Blind Bowlers Club of SA Lockleys Bowling Club. The Primary School Lawn Bowls and Disability Recreation and Sport South Australia. Championships attracted 95 entries, with some great 2014-15 saw the inaugural State Multi-Disability talent identified. Championships held at Clearview Bowling Club from The Secondary School entries were up with 150 9-12 April, after a working party of representatives from participants, with both the Singles and Triples entries each organisation was formed to develop the concept. showing an increase from last year. It is envisaged that the event will grow in future years. Thanks to Lockleys Bowling Club for the use of their facilities and greens, and the numerous coaches, markers and volunteers who assisted each day. Erin Haines

Night Owls

ight Owls is a highly successful and extremely clubs that hosted qualifying important social program in many Clubs across rounds and West End for their Nthe State and provides a fantastic pathway into continued sponsorship of the further participation in the sport for many Night Owlers. event. Following qualifying events in seven Regions, 24 teams The Night Owls program is in progressed to the 2015 State Night Owls Final which the process of being re-branded to ensure it was held on Sunday 19 April at Walkerville Bowling continues to be an appealing social activity for people Club. of all ages. This has included an updated logo being With the greatest shots difference DB’s were crowned developed and trademarked and streamlining the the winners of the 2015 State Night Owls title. promotion of the program. Congratulations Luke Kingston, Alex Mew, Andrew Temple and Paul Datta and well done Rye Grass who were runners-up and third placed New Boys. Thank you to the Walkerville Bowling Club, the Region Erin Haines

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uring the year there have been two Club called ‘Get Bowled Over’ to be Coaching courses with a total of 28 launched later this year and Dparticipants. Bowls SA is currently seeking a Coordinator for each The Selection and Competition modules are available region to enable this program to be rolled out. for interested bowlers who may wish to extend their The Primary School Lawn Bowls Championships knowledge in these areas. attracted 95 entries and the Secondary School numbers Two Coaching Revision days were held and we thank were up with 150 participants. Thanks to Erin Haines the Salisbury and Kensington-Marryatville Bowling and Taylor Smith for the organisation and to the people Clubs for their cooperation. who assisted with marking and other tasks on the South Australia is the only State to offer ongoing competition days. support for coaches and these days are important Our Under 18 teams have been well coached by Mark opportunities for participants to share ideas and Haines and have performed creditably at interstate develop as coaches. The programmes are developed level. It is important for the future growth of these teams from feedback received from coaches. that we have a regular input of young bowlers into the The committee has produced an article about development paths. ‘Coaching People Using a Bowling Arm’. Rodney Egge assisted in the writing of the guide and the information is available on the Bowls SA website. Congratulations to Deanna Amos from the Port Ron Mitchell Noarlunga Bowling Club who was selected as the Coach of the Year. Deanna has given great service to the Club and to Bowls SA as a Course presenter. Bowls SA is about to introduce a new junior program

Officiating

ix meetings were held during the year and were reaccreditations will also be well attended by the nine committee members. done under the new system SAt the earlier meetings, considerable time was towards the end of the year. spent discussing the new structure for accreditation The Level 2 status was discontinued as from 1 January of Officials, the procedures and training for Presenters which means that there are now and Assessors and the cost of the three modules. three categories, Markers, Measurers and National The agreement of the Committee was that current Umpires. International Technical Officials receive their Tutors, along with any other interested and capable training and assessing from World Bowls Assessors. persons, should be considered to be trained to The new Crystal Mark Law Book, 3rd Edition was also present these courses. released and of the changes, the most important one Training commenced at the Clearview Bowling Club was the return to the Seconds keeping the scorecard in during November followed by , Clarence Fours. The Skips still keep the scorecard in Pairs and Gardens and Holdfast Bay sessions. Triples. The new courses were introduced 1 January and have been started in most areas. The new modules have been well received by the candidates and Beth Young

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 15 Awards Night

he Endeavour Homes Pavilion, Morphettville was the • Clarence Gardens venue on Friday 29 May when President Jackie Kelly • Croydon OAM welcomed 300 guests, including special guest • Hope Valley T • Para Hills Independent Senator and Bowls SA Ambassador, Nick Xenophon to the annual Bowls SA Awards Night. • Port Noarlunga • Tranmere Special guests included Bowls Australia Board Director Kathryn Bailey and her husband Robert; sponsors Lindsay The winner of the Metropolitan Club of the Year Award for Nobes and Justin Kelly (ANZ), Andrew Smith (Lion Nathan), 2014-2015 was Port Noarlunga Bowling Club. David Millington (MGA Insurance Brokers), Lee-Anne Virlas (Adelaide Shores), Greg Fisher (Clubs SA), David Aarons Large Country Club (Berry Bowling Systems), Adam Lewis (Schweppes), Tim The following seven Clubs made up the short list for the Knight (Sports Centre), Tom Rosewarne and Corey Horsell Large Country Club of the Year Award: (Rosewarne’s Kadina), and John LePlastrier and his wife • Booleroo Centre Sally (Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA). • Encounter Bay • Kingston SE During the evening the following awards were presented: • Mallala • Volunteer of the Year: Max Anesbury • • Country Carnival Players of the Year: Neville Leue and • McLaren Vale Helen Minhard • Port Broughton • Coach of the Year: Deanna Amos • Official of the Year: Joan Prosser The winner of the Large Country Club of the Year Award for • Under 18 Players of the Year: Tyson Wilson and Bailey 2014-2015 was McLaren Vale Bowling Club. Rafferty • State Event Players of the Year: Scott Thulborn and Overall Club of the Year Winner Renata Callisto The four Club of the Year category winners were • State Representative Players of the Year: Max Kleinig subsequently considered for the honour of being named as and Breeanna Dickson. the Overall Club of the Year for 2014-2015. A jubilant Bryan Morden was on stage to accept the plaque CLUB OF THE YEAR for the Port Noarlunga Bowling Club from Lindsay Nobes, Club of the Year finalists were selected from nominees that ANZ District Manager SA North East & Fleurieu to round off met the initial criteria for achievement or development an exceptional night for the Port Noarlunga Club. of strategies in key areas including membership of the STARCLUB Club Development Program; Clubs SA; Good HALL OF FAME Sports Program; V-Star Volunteer Management Program Induction into the Hall of Fame recognises an illustrious through the Office for Recreation & Sport and have group of South Australia’s most respected and celebrated actioned a Business and or Strategic Plan. sports men and women who through their achievements To ensure transparency, an independent panel of seven have made a significant contribution to the sport in this comprising representatives from Clubs SA, ANZ and Good State. Sports assessed the nominations and submitted their votes to determine the winner of each category and ultimately Hall of Fame nominations are divided into two categories, the Overall Club of the Year. Athletes and General Members. ‘Athletes’ are those who have competed at the top level of Small Country Club competition available in the sport. The two finalists Melrose Memorial and Watervale both had ‘General members’ are selected for excellence and an exceptional year and after seven rounds the panel were outstanding achievements in roles supporting athletes’ unable to separate them. With the vote tied it was with participation. great pleasure that Melrose Memorial and Watervale were named as dual winners of the Small Country Club of the Since the inaugural inductions in 2011, 25 outstanding Year Award for 2014-2015. persons in our sport have been honoured and at the Awards Night on 29 May another four were added to that Metropolitan list: The six finalists in the Metropolitan Club of the Year Award • Elliott Beasley (dec’d) were: • Ronald Ruediger (dec’d) • Ian Taylor • Robert Cooper

16 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SOUTH Official Publication of Bowls SA March 2015 SA Bowler

our editions of the SA Bowler – September, and timely ways of providing December, March and June - were published in news and reports direct to Fthe 2014-2015 season and delivered to over members. 14,000 people. Bowls SA thanks Lane Print for continuing to providePRESTIGE MEDLEY plus Schroeter, Kennedy and Rogers Shields The June issue effectively became a wrap up for the an excellent printing service and for their long COUNTRY REVIEW Men’s Country Carnival & Country Round Robin standing support of Bowls SA. Proudly serving season with reports on the Awards Night presentations, South Australians Hall of Fame, Champions Week and Pennant Winners for over 100 years. across the State. Editorial: Nola Byass I Design and Production: Jessica Taylor The SA Bowler has been a way of providing information to members for many years and while Bowls SA sees communication with the membership as vitally Nola Byass important, there has been an ongoing need to review the production and postage costs of the publication.

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Finance

t is with pleasure that I present the audited Despite challenging times the financial statements for the year ended 30th June Bowls SA staff are continually I2015. adapting to the changing financial situation and this is the main reason that the deficit is relatively low. The end of financial year outcome reflects a flow on effect from global uncertainties and record low Current Assets stand at $866,278 and Members interest rates being experienced by businesses. Funds at $1.893m. This reflects the very stable financial position of the organisation. This general lack of confidence resulted in lower than budgeted revenues from areas such as sponsorship The forthcoming year will still present problems and advertising, and a decrease in interest generated in revenue streams arising from the low business from invested funds. confidence. However with regular budget reviews scheduled and savings strategies implemented While staff are to be commended for expenditure I believe Members’ funds are well protected and coming in under budget by $7,860 the negative invested wisely. affect of a $15,704 shortfall in revenue resulted in an overall deficit of $20,318 for the 2014-15 financial year. Troy Kennedy

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 17 18 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 financial statements

2014-2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Income & Expenditure for year ended 30 June 2015

INCOME 2015 2014 Australian Premier League 20,000 58,407 Administration Fee 56,211 56,429 Bowls Australia 0 1,314 Bowls SA - Aged Receivables 8 15 Club Member Registrations 632,849 630,856 Club Subscriptions 15,600 16,055 Clearance Fees 20,751 17,335 Club Pennant Nominations 19,050 14,486 Coaching Income 2,400 6,414 Commission 15,591 13,637 Corporate Events 0 946 Fines-Club Development Income 1,050 600 Grants 196,217 184,752 Hire of Equipment 204 109 Interest on Invested Funds 25,031 27,139 Junior Development 4,393 8,750 Match & Program 13,636 12,431 Member Servicing Income 22,276 15,133 Special Events/Projects 6,422 4,067 Sponsorship 100,191 99,312 Sundry Income 6,489 491 Sale of Goods 16,452 19,984 Less Cost of Resale Goods -13,929 -16,205 Tournament Entry Fees 79,069 65,018 Umpire - Income 7,072 4,837 Special Games - Masters Games 2,472 0 SA Bowler 23,761 21,767 Total Net Income 1,273,266 1,264,079

20 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Income & Expenditure for year ended 30 June 2015

EXPENSES 2015 2014 Audit & Accounting Fees 5,600 5,360 Australian Premier League 35,629 49,521 Bank Fees 1,338 1,796 Bowls Australia 196,621 188,176 Bowls Operations Manager 62,814 64,506 Building - Repairs & Maintenance 15,502 23,929 Coaching Expenses 2,131 3,774 Computer Expenses & Rental 16,926 17,904 Depreciation 22,685 26,361 Regional Coach/Membership Services 0 12,850 Development Officer 9,572 0 Membership Services 10,213 0 Electricity 5,153 5,659 Commercial Business Manager 75,626 60,469 Chief Executive Officer Expenses 5,790 1,663 Grant Expenses 14,903 31,419 High Performance/State Squad 68,741 52,286 Insurance 23,077 23,146 Junior Development 2,360 3,086 Legal Fees 2,110 5,291 Loss on Sale/Scrapped Assets 0 478 Marketing 9,551 12,252 Match & Program 1,536 7,463 Meeting Expenses 1,422 1,265 Member Servicing Expenses 27,126 27,624 Motor Vehicle Expenses 4,760 6,689 Office Expenses 8,049 4,948 Office Equipment 13,426 11,758 Pennant Expenses 15,069 16,838 Photocopier Expenses 7,366 6,876 Postage & Freight 9,545 9,718 Printing & Stationery 2,711 2,751 Promo. Items(Not Resale) 1,881 3,493

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 21 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Income & Expenditure for year ended 30 June 2015

EXPENSES 2015 2014 Representative Expenses 4,302 913 Rates & Taxes (including Water) 6,938 6,607 Special Events/Projects 10,221 12,039 Sponsorship Expenses 2,703 4,418 Strategic Plan 9,746 1,751 Subscriptions 571 667 Telephone & Fax 25,907 18,183 Tournament Expenses 20,664 27,276 Tournament Prize Money 38,230 42,790 Travel & Reimbursements 4,681 6,012 Wages & Salaries 400,685 368,670 Umpire Expenses 6,284 2,545 COMM: Constitution 0 214 COMM: Match & Program 237 155 COMM: SA Bowler 81,883 88,096 COMM: Umpires/Markers 1,299 40 Total Expenses 1,293,584 1,269,725 Net Deficit -20,318 -5,646

22 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2015

ASSETS 2015 2014 2013 Cash In Bank 76,882 79,830 65,947 Investments 759,255 794,183 747,154 Prepayments 3,092 0 0 Accounts Receivable 23,912 26,781 45,335 Stock on Hand 3,137 4,483 4,679 Total Current Assets 866,278 905,277 863,115 Non-Current Assets Lockleys - Building 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 Lockleys - Motor Vehicle 21,715 2,603 7,061 Lockleys - Furniture & Equipment 53,387 54,736 72,097 Total Non-Current Assets 1,175,102 1,157,339 1,179,158 TOTAL ASSETS 2,041,380 2,062,616 2,042,273 LIABILITIES 2015 2014 2013 Current Liabilities Creditors 14,572 22,877 52,472 Credit Cards 3,428 2,723 1,832 GST Liability -2,300 -5,619 -4,801 Provision-Repayment Grant 12,500 31,763 0 Trust Funds 7,800 7,800 7,800 Payroll Liabilities 85,285 58,005 40,716 Total Current Liabilities 121,285 117,549 98,019 Non-Current Liabilities Prov: Long Service Leave 26,729 31,382 24,923 Total Non-Current Liabilities 26,729 31,382 24,923 TOTAL LIABILITIES 148,014 148,931 122,942 NET ASSETS 1,893,366 1,913,685 1,919,331 Members' Funds Retained Earnings 88,328 93,975 131,269 Current Year Earnings -20,318 -5,646 -37,294 Introduced Funds 1,167,422 1,167,422 1,167,422 Building Revaluation August 2005 242,934 242,934 242,934 Building Revaluation June 2012 415,000 415,000 415,000 Total Members' Fund 1,893,366 1,913,685 1,919,331

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 23 Opinion of the Board

1. IN THE OPINION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: a. The accompanying Income and Expenditure Statement is drawn up so as to present fairly the deficit of the Association for the financial year ended 30 June 2015. b. The accompanying Balance Sheet is drawn up to present fairly the state of affairs of the Association as at the end of the financial year then ended 30 June 2015.

Statement by the Board: In the opinion of the members of the Board of Bowls SA Inc and in compliance with Section 35 (2) (c) of the Associations Incorporation Act, 1985: 1. The attached accounts present fairly the results of the operation of the Association for the financial year ending 30th day of June 2015 and the state of affairs of the Association as at the end of the financial year. 2. The Board has reasonable grounds to believe the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

The accounts of the Association have been made out in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and applicable Australian accounting standards.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the Board on 27 July, 2015 in accordance with a resolution of the Board.

Janice Kelly OAM Troy Kennedy President Bowls SA Inc Independent Director Bowls SA Inc

2. SUMMARY 0F SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant Statements of Accounting Concepts, Accounting Standards and the disclosure requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act. The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets which, as noted, are at valuation. The Accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of previous years.

(a) Income Tax The Association is a non-taxable entity; consequently no provision has been made for income tax.

(b) Stock On Hand All Stock on hand is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

(c) Depreciation Depreciation is calculated on all items of Plant, Equipment, etc., (except computers and peripherals) at 10% of written down value. Depreciation on computers and peripherals is calculated at 25% of purchase price.

(d) Cash For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes investments which are readily convertible to cash on hand and which are used in the cash management function on a day-to-day basis.

3. RELATED PARTIES Remuneration and Benefits: Not Applicable

24 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 4. RENTAL COMMITMENT Lease commitment in respect to the photocopier and not included in the account is: For Financial Year 15-16 - $3,840.00 (ex GST) For Financial Year 16-17 - $3,840.00 (ex GST) For Financial Year 17-18 - $3,840.00 (ex GST) For Financial Year 18-19 - $3,840.00 (ex GST) For Financial Year 19-20 - $1,280.00 (ex GST) Ceasing October 2019

Lease commitment in respect to the Telephone System and not included in the account is: For Financial Year 15-16 - $18,968.88 (ex GST) For Financial Year 16-17 - $ 9,060.71 (ex GST) ceasing Mid 2017

5. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Superannuation The Association complies with all Award and Superannuation Guarantee Charge requirements and monies are invested in external funds.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF BOWLS SA INC: In the opinion of the members of the Board, during the financial year ended 30th June 2015:

a) No officer of the Association, a firm of which an officer is a member, or a body corporate in which an officer has a substantial financial interest, has received or become entitled to receive a benefit as a result of a contract between the officer, a firm of which the officer is a member, or a body corporate in which an officer has a substantial financial interest and the Association.

b) No officer of the Association has received directly or indirectly from the Association any payment or other benefit of a pecuniary value.

Signed at Adelaide on the 27 July 2015 in accordance with a resolution of the Board.

Janice Kelly OAM Troy Kennedy President Bowls SA Inc Independent Director Bowls SA Inc

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 25 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Cash Flows for year ended 30 June 2015

Variation Cash In Bank Decrease -2,947 Investments Decrease -34,928 Prepayments Increase 3,092 Accounts Receivable Decrease -2,869 Stock on Hand Decrease -1,346 Creditors Decrease 8,305 Credit Cards Increase -705 GST Liability Increase -3,318 Provision-Repay Grant Decrease 19,263 Trust Funds 0 Payroll Liabilities Increase -27,280 Decrease in Working Capital Activities -42,733 Building Investment 0 Motor Vehicle investment Increase 19,112 Furniture & Equipment Investment Decrease -1,349 Provision for Long Service Leave Decrease 4,652 Increase in Non-working Capital Activities 22,415 Equals Deficit for year end 30th June 2015 -20,318

26 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 Auditor’s Report to Members

SCOPE: We have audited the financial statements of Bowls SA Incorporated for the year ended 30 June 2015 comprising Balance Sheet (Net Assets 1,893,366), Statement of Income and Expenditure (Net Deficit $20,318), Statement of Cash Flows and the Notes to the Accounts. The elected Committee of the Association is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. We have conducted an independent audit of these financial statements in order to express an opinion on them to the members.

The audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. Our procedures include examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) so as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding of the Association’s financial position, the results of its operations and cash flows. The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

AUDIT OPINION: In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the Associations Incorporations Act (SA), the financial position of Bowls SA Incorporated as at 30 June 2015 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended.

INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2015 there have been:

1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

NRM Johnson Certified Practising Accountants First Floor 19 Sturt Street Adelaide SA 5000

Nicholas Matsis CPA Partner ASIC Registered Auditor Number 77466

South Australia, this 24th day of July 2015

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 27 2014/15 Event Winners

STATE EVENTS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS STATE SINGLES SINGLES Men’s Champion Simon Dorr (Modbury) Men’s Champion Scott Thulborn (Adelaide) Women’s Breeanna Dickson (Salisbury) Women’s Renata Callisto (Grange) Champion Champion Disability Liam Buckley (Angaston) PAIRS Champion Men’s Nathan Pedersen, Craig Mills STATE PAIRS Champions (Ascot Park) Men’s Ben Johnson (Salisbury), Brandon Women’s Lyn Prosso, Chris Thulborn Champions Whiley (Marion) Champions (Marion) Women’s Janet Cocks (Prospect-Broadview) Champions Penny Landherr (Kens-Marryatville) COUNTRY CARNIVAL Physical Disability Steve Quinn (Hope Valley), SINGLES Champions Barry Charity (Rosewater) Men’s Champion Neville Leue (Port Germein) STATE TRIPLES Women’s Helen Minhard (Cummins) Men’s Gordon Davis, Graham Curtis, Ian Champion Champions Hatcher (Moonta) PAIRS Women’s Renata Callisto (Grange), Renee Men’s Daryl Stopp, Geoff Hams (Keith) Champions McPharlin (West Lakes), Breeanna Champions Dickson (Salisbury) Women’s Karen Lynch, Julianne Fitzgerald STATE FOURS Champions (Cummins) Men’s Dave Thulborn, Brett Davis, FOURS Champions Matthew Northcott, Scott Thulborn (Adelaide) Men’s Kevin Glasson, Peter Maclean, Champions Robert Barrett, Daryl Steinwedel Women’s Judy Brooks, Carol Prior, (Kingscote) Champions Janet Cocks, Denise Caulfield (Prospect-Broadview) Women’s Dawn Best, Sue Adamson, Jill Day, Champions Cheryl Bowman (Lameroo) OPEN SINGLES Champion Matthew Northcott (Adelaide) UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS UNDER 25 SINGLES SINGLES Champion Nathan Pedersen (Ascot Park) Boy’s Champion Tyson Wilson (Grange) MIXED PAIRS Girl’s Champion Bailey Rafferty (Salisbury) Champions Penny Landherr, Gary Davies PAIRS (Kensington-Marryatville) Boy’s Champions Jack Hateley (Birchmore), James Bodnar (Lockleys) HENSELITE NIGHT OWLS STATE FINAL Girl’s Champions Bailey Rafferty (Salisbury), Lynsey Trenorden (West Lakes) Champions DB’s (Sturt) Luke Kingston, Alex Mew, Andrew Temple, Paul Datta OPEN TRIPLES Champions Mason Kaufer (Marion), Stephanie Clarke (Encounter Bay), Preston Kaufer (Marion)

28 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 2014/15 Awards Night Winners

STATE EVENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR - MEN STATE EVENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR - WOMEN

Scott Thulborn Renata Callisto

STATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR - MEN STATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR - WOMEN

Max Kleinig Breeanna Dickson

COUNTRY CARNIVAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR - COUNTRY CARNIVAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR - MEN WOMEN Neville Leue Helen Minhard

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR COACH OF THE YEAR

Max Anesbury Deanna Amos

UNDER 18 PLAYER OF THE YEAR - BOYS UNDER 18 PLAYER OF THE YEAR - GIRLS

Tyson Wilson Bailey Rafferty

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR CLUB OF THE YEAR - METROPOLITAN

Joan Prosser Port Noarlunga

CLUB OF THE YEAR - LARGE COUNTRY CLUB OF THE YEAR - SMALL COUNTRY

McLaren Vale Melrose Memorial & Watervale

OVERALL CLUB OF THE YEAR HALL OF FAME Elliott Beasley Ronald Ruediger Port Noarlunga Ian Taylor Robert Cooper

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 29 Pennant Winners

METROPOLITAN - WEDNESDAY METROPOLITAN - SATURDAY REGION 2 NORTHERN YORKE PENINSULA PREMIER LEAGUE PREMIER LEAGUE Division 1 - Wallaroo Division 2 - Kadina Grange Ascot Park Division 3 - Moonta Red

MAJOR LEAGUE CUP MAJOR LEAGUE CUP SOUTHERN YORKE PENINSULA Grange Salisbury Division 1 – Minlaton Division 2 – Edithburgh RSL MAJOR LEAGUE MAJOR LEAGUE Division 3 - Stansbury White

North - Gawler North – Salisbury REGION 3 South - Brighton South – Henley NORTH WESTERN Division 1 – Jamestown METROPOLITAN LEAGUE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE Division 2 – Gladstone Division 1 North – Semaphore Division 1 North – Prospect-Broadview Division 3 – Laura Division 1 South – Morphett Vale Division 1 South – Ascot Park Division 4 – BHAS Division 1 East – Prospect -Broadview Division 1 East – Payneham Division 1 West – Clarence Gardens Division 1 West – Holdfast Bay Division 1 – ETSA Gold Division 2 North – Modbury Division 2 North – Elizabeth Division 2 – Green Division 2 South – Port Noarlunga Red Division 2 South – Ascot Park Division 2 East – Adelaide Division 2 East – Elizabeth REGION 4 Division 2 West – Morphett Vale Division 2 West – Henley Division 3 North – Clearview Division 3 North – Munno Para Red BAROSSA & LIGHT Division 3 South – Brighton Red Division 3 South – Happy Valley Red Division 1 - Nuriootpa Division 3 East – Underdale Airport Division 3 East – Clearview Division 2 - Nuriootpa Green Division 3 West – Happy Valley Division 3 West – Woodville Division 3 - Lyndoch Division 3 Central – Prospect Broadview MID MURRAY Division 3 South West – Holdfast Bay Division 1 – Swan Reach METROPOLITAN - THURSDAY Division 3 Central West - Marion Division 4 North – Penfield PREMIER LEAGUE Division 4 South – Blackwood Division 1 - Berri Prospect-Broadview Division 4 East – Adelaide High OS Division 2 - Waikerie Division 4 West – Holdfast Bay Division 3 - Renmark MAJOR LEAGUE CUP Division 4 North East – Woodville Division 4 - Waikerie Division 4 South West – Marion RSL SILVER CITY Happy Valley Division 4 Central – Adelaide Division 1 – North Broken Hill White MAJOR LEAGUE COUNTRY - SATURDAY REGION 5 North – Hope Valley REGION 1 WESTERN EYRE South – Grange Division 1 - Streaky Bay Gold LOWER SOUTH EAST METROPOLITAN LEAGUE Division 1 - Mount Gambier RSL Red EASTERN EYRE Division 2 - Naracoorte Division 1 - Cowell South Division 1 North – Hope Valley Division 3 - Lucindale SOUTHERN EYRE Division 1 South – Christies Beach Division 4 - Mount Gambier RSL Division 1 - Cummins Red Division 1 East – Walkerville Division 5 – Mount Gambier Division 1 West – Hawthorn Division 2 - Kirton Gold Division 1 Central – Novar Gardens UPPER SOUTH EAST REGION 6 Division 2 North – Para Hills Division 1 - Keith Gold Division 2 South – Marion Division 2 – Bordertown Red SOUTHERN MALLEE Division 1 - Murrayville RSL Division 2 – Parilla 30 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015

Pennant Winners

REGION 4 REGION 2 HILLS REGION 4 Division 1 - Woodside BAROSSA & LIGHT NORTHERN YORKE PENINSULA Division 2 – Mount Barker BAROSSA & LIGHT Division 1 – Red Division 1 - Wallaroo Division 3 – Mount Barker 1 Division 1 – Freeling Division 2 - Kadina Division 4 - Hahndorf RIVERLAND RIVERLAND Division 3 - Moonta Red Division 1 – Berri LOWER MURRAY Division 1 – Loxton Red Division 2 – Berri SOUTHERN YORKE PENINSULA Division 1 - Jervois Division 3 - Loxton Division 1 – Minlaton Division 2 - Mannum REGION 5 Division 2 – Edithburgh RSL Division 3 - Mannum Gold EASTERN EYRE MID MURRAY Division 3 - Stansbury White Division 1 - Cleve Division 1 – Morgan Blue REGION 7 SOUTHERN EYRE REGION 3 GREAT SOUTHERN SILVER CITY Division 1 – Coffin Bay Red Division 1 – Broken Hill NORTH WESTERN Division 1 - McLaren Vale Division 2 - Kirton Gold Division 1 – Jamestown Division 2 - Langhorne Creek Division 3 - Strathalbyn Division 2 – Gladstone REGION 6 REGION 5 Division 3 – Laura Division 4 – Victor Harbor WESTERN EYRE Division 4 – BHAS Division 5 - Strathalbyn LOWER MURRAY Division 1 – Ceduna Green Division 6 - McLaren Vale Division 1 - Murray Bridge Kookaburras SPENCER GULF HILLS EASTERN EYRE Division 1 – ETSA Gold KANGAROO ISLAND Division 1 – Kimba Division 2 – Whyalla Green Division 1 – Birchmore Grey Division 1 - Mount Barker Division 2 - Mount Barker SOUTHERN EYRE REGION 8 REGION 4 COUNTRY - WOMEN Division 1 – Cummins White BAROSSA & LIGHT BROUGHTON REGION 6 Division 1 - Nuriootpa Division 1 – Brinkworth White REGION 1 Division 2 - Nuriootpa Green Division 2 – Redhill HILLS SOUTH EASTERN Division 3 - Lyndoch Division 1 – Mount Barker White Division 1 – Port MacDonnell MID MURRAY Division 1 - Clare Gold Division 2 – Millicent LOWER MURRAY Division 1 – Swan Reach Division 2 Red – Clare Green Division 3 – Mount Gambier RSL Division 1 – Murray Bridge Royal Division 2 White - Watervale Division 2 – Murray Bridge Green RIVERLAND UPPER SOUTH EAST Division 1 - Berri WOOROORA Division 1 – Mundulla REGION 7 Division 2 - Waikerie Division 1 - Port Wakefield Division 2 - Port Wakefield Blue GREAT SOUTHERN Division 3 - Renmark REGION 2 Division 4 - Waikerie Division 3 – Hamley Bridge Red Division 1 – Goolwa NORTHERN YORKE PENINSULA Division 2 – Goolwa SILVER CITY COUNTRY - MIDWEEK Division 1 – Wallaroo Division 3 – Myponga Division 1 – North Broken Hill White REGION 2 Division 2 – Paskeville KANGAROO ISLAND Division 1 – Parndana White REGION 5 NORTHERN YORKE PENINSULA SOUTHERN YORKE PENINSULA WESTERN EYRE Division 1 – Wallaroo White Division 1 – Yorketown Division 1 - Streaky Bay Gold Division 2 – Warooka REGION 8 SOUTHERN YORKE PENINSULA BROUGHTON EASTERN EYRE Division 1 – Minlaton Division 1 – Clare Green Division 1 - Cowell South REGION 3 SPENCER GULF MID NORTH SOUTHERN EYRE REGION 3 Division 1 – ETSA Gold Division 1 – Robertstown Green Division 1 - Cummins Red BLIESCHKE EASTERN Division 2 – Robertstown Gold Division 2 - Kirton Gold Division 1 – Booleroo Centre East NORTH WESTERN Division 1 – BHAS Blue WOOROORA REGION 6 BLIESCHKE WESTERN Division 1 – Balaklava Gold SOUTHERN MALLEE Division 1 – Black FLINDERS Division 1 - Murrayville RSL Division 1 – Jamestown Gold Division 2 – Parilla Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 31

Club Membership

Men Men Men Women Women Women Club TOTALS F AS J/S F AS J/S Adelaide 80 1 6 1 88 Adelaide High OS 13 1 14 Adelaide Oval 18 37 55 Aldinga Bay 28 1 14 43 Alford 20 16 36 Angaston 54 23 77 Ardrossan 68 1 38 107 Arno Bay 22 15 1 38 Arthurton 22 20 1 43 Ascot Park 107 38 1 146 Auburn 22 15 37 Balaklava 47 1 17 65 Barmera 52 2 36 90 Beachport 30 5 31 5 71 Beaumont 61 1 18 80 Berri 62 1 36 1 100 BHAS 67 34 101 Birchmore 38 1 21 60 Blackwood 71 17 88 Blanchetown 15 9 24 Blyth 33 10 43 Booborowie 27 10 37 Booleroo Centre 35 1 2 17 55 Bordertown 54 4 25 83 Brighton 138 29 56 12 235 Brinkworth 20 1 3 1 25 Broken Hill 11 11 22 Burra 33 27 60 Bute 40 5 22 67 Cadell 10 2 10 22 Caltowie 24 19 43 Ceduna 54 34 88 Christies Beach 56 1 38 95 Clare 59 37 96 Clarence Gardens 64 3 23 2 92 Clarendon 49 1 10 60 Clearview 102 26 128 Cleve 41 22 63

32 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 Club Membership

Men Men Men Women Women Women Club TOTALS F AS J/S F AS J/S Coffin Bay 38 15 53 Colonel Light Gardens 14 1 15 Coonalpyn 19 1 20 Cowell 23 25 48 Croydon 26 1 8 35 Crystal Brook 42 20 62 Cummins 51 37 88 Curramulka 27 20 1 48 Edithburgh RSL 37 1 20 58 Edwardstown 66 3 7 76 Elizabeth 69 1 1 22 2 95 Encounter Bay 110 46 57 14 1 228 ETSA 32 5 1 23 2 63 52 24 76 Frances 30 30 Freeling 44 1 17 62 Gawler 65 26 2 40 9 1 143 Georgetown 24 1 5 30 Geranium 23 8 31 Gladstone 29 2 2 9 42 Glenelg 59 12 6 3 80 Goolwa 84 27 48 14 173 Grange 80 1 3 31 3 118 Gulnare 16 8 24 Gumeracha 34 14 48 Hahndorf 31 16 47 Hallett 17 5 22 Hamley Bridge 33 1 2 17 53 Happy Valley 89 1 43 2 135 Hawker 10 13 23 Hawthorn 101 1 1 45 148 Henley 101 18 119 Hindmarsh 46 1 5 52 Holdfast Bay 102 7 3 40 152 Hope Valley 102 35 58 20 215 Iron Knob 0 1 1 Jamestown 50 1 25 76 Jervois 48 15 63

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 33 Club Membership

Men Men Men Women Women Women Club TOTALS F AS J/S F AS J/S Kadina 52 32 3 87 Kalangadoo 22 9 31 Kapunda 48 21 1 70 Karoonda 34 1 13 48 Keith 42 2 24 68 Kensington/Marryatville 82 15 3 39 5 1 145 Kimba 39 2 26 5 72 Kingscote 30 1 19 1 51 Kingston SE 39 27 66 Kirton 72 3 41 3 119 Koolunga 13 6 19 Lameroo 42 19 61 Langhorne Creek 42 1 12 55 Laura 26 1 3 16 46 Lenswood 29 6 35 Lobethal 52 16 1 69 Lock 15 7 1 23 Lockleys 84 4 1 45 3 137 Loxton 76 3 38 1 118 Loxton RSL 50 2 17 69 Lucindale 31 1 15 47 Lyndoch 47 3 20 2 72 Lyrup 17 1 16 34 Maitland 35 30 65 Mallala 51 1 20 72 Mannum 46 2 25 73 Marion 102 2 53 157 Marion RSL 32 1 16 49 McLaren Flat 23 2 1 26 McLaren Vale 85 3 36 1 125 Meadows 32 1 7 40 Melrose 31 19 50 Meningie 26 21 47 Milang 21 11 32 Millicent 90 11 1 48 3 153 Millswood 27 1 4 32 Minlaton 36 26 1 63 Minnipa 12 6 18

34 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 Club Membership

Men Men Men Women Women Women Club TOTALS F AS J/S F AS J/S Mintaro 26 1 14 41 Modbury 127 71 53 15 266 Monash 29 13 42 Moonta 85 8 60 4 157 Moorook 21 13 34 Morgan 14 13 27 Morphett Vale 107 6 1 43 2 159 Mount Barker 48 26 74 Mount Gambier 82 30 112 Mount Gambier RSL 101 1 38 1 141 Mount Pleasant 46 11 1 1 59 Mundoora 23 14 37 Mundulla 31 1 24 1 57 Munno Para 57 1 2 25 1 86 Murray Bridge 79 1 1 42 2 125 Murray Bridge RSL 39 13 52 Murrayville RSL 28 28 Myponga 41 9 50 Naracoorte 60 30 90 Naracoorte RSL 30 2 13 45 North Broken Hill 37 2 1 13 1 54 Novar Gardens 55 3 26 84 Nuriootpa 69 3 25 97 Oakbank 28 1 4 2 35 Orroroo 29 2 19 50 Owen 28 2 9 2 41 Padthaway 21 1 1 23 Para Hills 62 2 16 1 81 Parilla 23 4 2 1 30 Parndana 37 22 59 Paskeville 45 19 64 Payneham 103 10 55 2 170 Penfield 27 4 11 5 47 Penola 31 30 61 Peterborough 27 2 1 5 1 36 Pinnaroo 22 1 6 29 Poochera 0 34 15 1 50 Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 35 Club Membership

Men Men Men Women Women Women Club TOTALS F AS J/S F AS J/S Port Augusta 57 5 37 7 106 Port Broughton 44 19 63 Port Elliot 83 51 134 Port Germein 30 2 9 41 Port Lincoln 61 1 35 8 105 Port MacDonnell 53 26 79 Port Neill 19 1 14 34 Port Noarlunga 87 15 1 39 2 144 Port Pirie 69 3 21 93 Port Victoria 34 24 58 Port Vincent 46 1 25 72 Port Wakefield 37 1 12 50 Prospect Broadview 58 37 95 Quorn 39 12 51 Redhill 14 1 18 33 Renmark 53 1 30 84 Renmark RSL 39 24 63 Reynella 92 29 121 Riverton 32 2 27 61 Robe 43 1 29 73 Robertstown 24 18 42 Rosewater 60 2 13 1 76 Roxby Downs 12 4 16 Saddleworth 32 23 55 Salisbury 130 23 3 42 6 204 Semaphore 76 1 30 1 108 Snowtown 22 14 36 Somerton 103 50 22 9 2 186 Spalding 20 1 6 27 Stansbury 46 2 20 68 Strathalbyn 66 27 93 Streaky Bay 50 34 2 86 Sturt 53 4 5 62 Swan Reach 10 10 20 Tailem Bend 41 19 60 Tanunda 43 6 1 21 1 72 Tarlee 22 9 31

36 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 Club Membership

Men Men Men Women Women Women Club TOTALS F AS J/S F AS J/S Tintinara 31 1 14 2 48 Toorak Burnside 59 15 21 2 97 Tranmere 106 52 158 Trinity Gardens 32 3 10 1 46 Tumby Bay 54 3 26 1 84 Two Wells 56 17 73 Underdale Airport 43 10 53 Uraidla 47 15 62 Victor Harbor 99 10 53 1 163 Waikerie 52 4 25 1 82 Walkerville 55 1 14 70 Wallaroo 70 1 54 2 127 Wallaroo Mines 47 2 36 2 87 Warooka 41 1 23 65 Wasleys 26 3 5 1 35 Watervale 28 1 10 2 41 West Croydon & Kilkenny RSL 26 5 31 West Lakes 94 3 4 36 3 140 Whyalla 45 2 15 2 64 Whyalla Golf 45 6 24 3 78 Willunga 53 3 25 81 Wilmington 19 18 37 Wirrabara 16 11 27 Wirrulla 20 1 21 Woodside 42 1 5 48 Woodville 48 28 76 Wudinna 31 17 48 Yacka 13 5 2 20 Yankalilla 60 33 93 Yorketown 44 26 70 Zinc Broken Hill 24 1 17 42 Justices 1 5 6 Mixed Electric Light Bowls Assoc 1 1 2 South Australian Blind Bowlers 1 1 South Australian Police 1 1 TOTALS 10185 563 132 4629 210 26 15745

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 37 MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY

CATEGORY 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Metro Male Full 3850 3935 3863 3819 3710 Female Full 1399 1437 1409 1418 1364 Male Associate 350 420 380 379 388 Female Associate 113 151 135 103 108 Male Junior/Student 40 41 49 33 36 Female Junior/Student 14 15 17 15 11 Administration Fee 5033 5440 5450 5025 4936 Total - Metro 10799 11439 11303 10792 10553

Country Male Full 7236 6902 6774 6680 6475 Female Full 3710 3541 3495 3361 3265 Male Associate 127 141 194 205 175 Female Associate 121 136 142 126 102 Male Junior/Student 125 133 100 95 96 Female Junior/Student 32 36 20 15 15 Administration Fee 3908 3117 3154 2734 2793 Total - Country 15259 14006 13879 13216 12921

TOTALS 26058 25445 25182 24008 23474

38 | Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 PARTNERS Bowls SA recognises the support of its major partners:

Bowls SA Annual Report 2014-2015 | 39

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