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Battle for a double chance heats up
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 24 February 2022 (Round 16) While the top four of the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant have been confirmed with two rounds remaining, things have started to heat up in the battle for a double chance in the finals. Sandy Bay currently sit in second place on 133 points,…
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Bowling Arm Tasmania Regional Round Robin
A reminder that Round 1 of the 2022 Bowling Arm Tasmania Regional Round Robin will be held from 9.30am on Sunday 27 February at the Devonport Country Club, Spreyton. Armed bowlers from each Region will compete in singles, pairs, triples and fours throughout the day. Bowling attire to be worn. Round 2 of the competition…
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Mixed Open Pairs – Finals update
Anne Hinkley/Keith Hinkley DEFEATED Patricia Zapotocky/James Howell Michelle Moate/Jack Ellis DEFEATED Crystal Brooks/ Luke Turner Lyn Page/Peter Jenkins DEFEATED Peri Buckley/Steve Graf The remaining games in this championship are: Last quarter final: 4.00pm 28 Feb: Anne Mullavey/Peter Latham VERSUS Jorja Maughan/Isaac Maughan First semi-final: 6.00pm 28 Feb: Anne Hinkley/Keith Hinkley VERSUS Winner of last quarter…
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BowlsNow App Launched
The following is a re-post of a media release by Aidan Davis of Bowls Australia. Read more on the Bowls Australia website. Bowls Australia have launched a new iOS and Android app, titled BowlsNow, to help the bowls community engage with the sport via results, broadcast videos, news content and more. BowlsNow, which is available to download now on iOS…
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Well done Junior Squad!
The following is a copy of a post to our BTS Facebook Group on 20 February by Brent Forsyth. Well done again today BTS Junior Squad of 2021/22. They again showed today why the future of Bowls in Tasmania is in an awesome position. Today many of you played in positions that were new to you…
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Women’s Senior teams named
The Bowls South Senior Women’s side to play at North Launceston on Tuesday 1st March is as follows; Skip: Jeanette Lane 3rd: Yvonne Buckley 2nd: Di Cleary Lead: Anne Mullavey Skip: Lyn Triffet 3rd: Peri Buckley 2nd: Di Peck Lead: C. Nielsenbeck Skip: Rosie Geeves 3rd: Lyn Page 2nd: J. Rutherford Lead: K. Lane Congratulations…
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Top three flex their muscles
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 19 February 2022 (Round 15) The top three teams in the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division demonstrated their strength with comprehensive wins, while fourth spot remained up for grabs. Kingborough currently sits on top of the ladder after defeating fourth placed Claremont 12-2 by 20 shots….
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Mixed Open Pairs – Quarter finals
The Quarter Finals will be held as follows: Friday 18 February at 6.00pm: Peri Buckley/Steve Graf VERSUS Lyn Page/Peter Jenkins (Rink 2) Anne Hinkley/Keith Hinkley VERSUS Patricia Zapotocky/James Howell (Rink 4) Monday 21 February at 6.00pm: Crystal Brooks/ Luke Turner VERSUS Michelle Moat/Jack Ellis (Rink 3) Monday 28 February at 4.00pm: Anne Mullavey/Peter Latham VERSUS Jorja Maughan/Isaac Maughan (Rink 1)
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Kingborough bowl their way to the top
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 17 February 2022 (Round 15) A new ladder leader emerged in the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant as Dover fell further behind the pack. Kingborough moved to the top of the ladder after comprehensively defeating last placed Dover 12-0 by 21 shots. The big winner of the day…
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Regions battle it out in Statewide Challenge
An article for The Mercury by Connor Munning (15 Feb 2022) It was region against region when the third and fourth rounds of the Bowls Tasmania State Wide Challenge were held at Rosny Park Bowls Club on Sunday. In the open men’s section, the South demonstrated why they are the team to beat, putting in strong performances…
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Newly-Crowned Southern Junior Pairs Champions
The following report was posted to the BTS Facebook Group by Brent Forsyth on 14 February. After another great display on Friday night we have the Newly Crowned Southern Junior pairs Champions for 21/22 Jaylah Triffett and Adam Taylor. In what was always going to be a high standard of Bowls Taylor and Triffett got…
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Mixed Pairs – Second-half results
Here are the results of the second half of the Mixed Pairs draw played at Howrah on Monday 14 February 2022: Lynn Barron, Paul McCann DEFEATED Laura Best, Steve Samson Anne Mullavey, Peter Latham DEFEATED Paul Hoddy, Veronica Wilcox Jorja Maughan, Isaac Maughan DEFEATED Jacqui Phillips, Mark Burgess Rosie Geeves, John Sutcliffe DEFEATED Sylvia Monash,…
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Sandy Bay topples ladder leaders
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 10 February 2022 (Round 14) SANDY Bay toppled ladder leaders Howrah at the Howrah Indoor Centre in the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant with a 16 shot 10-4 win. Jacqueline Phillips led the charge for Sandy Bay with accurate and consistent bowls from Helen Barnes, Adrienne Calnan and…
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Men’s Open SWC teams named
Listed below are the Men’s Open teams for the SWC. All players to be at Rosny Park on Sunday 13 February no later than 9.15am. Red team Green team Will Coad (Skip) Treb O’Neil Jarrod Long Nathan Dinning Peter Bannister (Skip) Mitch Banks Stewart Cashion Darren Beattie Isaac Maughan (Skip) Luke Turner Jacko Ellis Darren Monks…
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Mixed Pairs – First-half results
Here are the results of the first half of the Mixed Pairs draw played at Howrah on Monday 7 February 2022: Peri Buckley, Steve Graf DEFEATED Di Coleman, Rob Winterbottom Rose McCann, Tony Vince DEFEATED Maree Evans, Graham Smith Chris Martyn, Jenny Martyn DEFEATED Patricia Williams, Michael Hughes Lyne Page, Peter Jenkins DEFEATED Meekie Salter,…
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BTS Men’s Open Singles – Ruling
A ruling that has been made by the Chair of the BTS Match Committee regarding the BTS Open Men’s Single Draw 2021-22. The two players left out of the draw, who had their entries sent and received by Bowls South, will be added to the draw. If no spots are available an extra section will…
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Women’s Open SWC teams named
Listed below are the Women’s Open teams for the SWC to be played on Sunday 13 Feb. All players should be at Rosny Park on Thursday 10 February at 5.30pm for a training session. Ladies will be told how to collect tops and other details then. Please inform Carol Bannister (0427091792) if unable to attend….
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BTS Singles Championship Draws
The draws for the 2021-22 Singles Championships: Men’s Open Singles Men’s B-Grade Singles Ladies Open Singles Ladies B-Grade Singles
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Beltana keeps finals hopes alive
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 5 February 2022 (Round 14) Beltana is turning out to be the surprise packet of the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division after running out as easy 12-2 winner against Cremorne by 44 shots. Nic Courto’s rink of Greg Sandford, Chris Dent and Debra Jeffrey were dominant…
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Sandy Bay down old foes
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 3 February 2022 (Round 13) In the battle between old foes in Sandy Bay and Rosny Park, it was Sandy Bay who scored an all rinks win by 20 shots. Steady bowling by Chris Dowl’s rink of Peri Buckley, Dianne Salt and Gail Price saw them defeat Gaylene…
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Bowling Arm Tasmania – 2022 Regional Round Robin
The 2022 Regional Round Robin will be contested over three rounds by two teams of five armed bowlers from each Region in Tasmania. Teams will have at least one male and one female bowler in each and will be selected by the respective Regions. Round 1 will be held at the Devonport Country Club on…
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Senior Men’s SWC teams named
Listed below are the Senior Men’s teams for the SWC to be played on Tuesday 8 Feb. Congratulations and good luck! Team A Team B Shane Young (skip) Roger Dale Grant Chamberlain Scott Booth Peter Jenkins (skip) Craig Griggs Michael Coppleman Kevin Raby Tony Vince (skip) Grant Allford Steve Graf Shane Peck Leigh Munnings (skip)…
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Senior Women’s SWC teams named
Listed below are the Senior Women’s teams for the SWC to be played on Tuesday 8 Feb. Congratulations and good luck ladies! Team A Team B Lyn Triffitt (Skip) Peri Buckley Di Peck Sue Mann Sue Clark (Skip) Greta Murray Di Cleary Gaele Mizzen Jeanette Lane (Skip) Di Jones Yvonne Buckley Anne Mullavey Liz Rickards…
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Schedule for Gala Week – March 2022
The schedule for Gala Week in March 2022 is as follows: Schedule of play Saturday 12 March 2022 Men’s Open & B Grade Fours – Sectional Play Women’s Open & B Grade Fours – Sectional Play Sunday 13 March 2022 Men’s Open & B Grade Fours – Post Sectional Play and Finals Women’s Open &…
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Top four takes shape
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 29 January 2022 (Round 13) CLAREMONT jumped into fourth position with a comprehensive all win rinks over Rosny Park as the top four of the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division started to take shape. Michael Taylor, with support from Adam Taylor, Max Barry and Kevin Raby,…
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Sandy Bay boosted by inclusions
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 27 January 2022 (Round 12) With the inclusions of Peri and Yvonne Buckley for the first time this season, Sandy Bay was too strong for Glenorchy Rodman in the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant. On a slow green at Rodman, it was the leads and seconds who set…
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COVID-19 – BTS Pennant Competitions
The following is a letter from the BTS President to clubs issued on 25 January 2022: The BTS Board has resolved that in these very difficult and uncertain times due to the significant effects of COVID-19 in our community the following exceptional conditions will apply to ensure that all BTS Pennant and other competitions can…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Questions and Answers
The following was received from Bowls Tasmania on 25 January: Dear Regional Secretaries Further to the Bowls Tasmania COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which I forwarded to regions and clubs on 11 January 2022, please find attached a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers to same from Bowls Tasmania. This document will be amended and…
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COVID-19 Notifications 2021-22
COVID-19 information News and information Tasmanian Government advice Department of Health (Facebook) This page lists known COVID-19 incidents at Bowls Clubs affiliated with Bowls Tasmania South. Please monitor for any symptoms and get tested if needed. 6 April – Claremont A member of the Claremont bowls club who played in the Division 7 Grand Final…
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Brighton keeps finals hopes alive
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 22 January 2022 (Round 12, 2021-22) BRIGHTON kept its finals hopes alive with a thrilling 14-0 16 shot win over fourth placed Cremorne. John North, with Riley Davey leading brilliantly, was able to overcome an early deficit to defeat Leigh Munnings by one shot. North played…
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Compulsory COVID-19 Restrictions
The following was received from Bowls Tasmania on 21 January: Dear Regions and Club Secretaries Please find attached (link below) an open letter to all clubs and members in Tasmania from Bowls Tasmania President, Graham Hay, regarding the Bowls Tasmania Board’s decision to require compulsory full vaccination of players playing in State events effective from…
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Howrah continues on its merry way
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 20 January 2022 (Round 11) Top team Howrah struggled to overcome a determined Orford on the grass at Howrah as the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant resumed after the Christmas break. Sandra Hawksley’s rink of Sally Ridgeway, Dianne Walch and Shirley Calvert led the way for the home…
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Entries for 2021-22 Mixed Pairs
The entries received for the 2021-22 Mixed Open Pairs are listed below. Entries are now closed. LEAD SKIP Submitted by 1 Patricia Williams Michael Hughes St John’s Park 2 Lynn Barron Paul McCann Royal Hobart 3 Anne Hinkley Keith Hinkley Royal Hobart 4 Kathy Matthews Paul Matthews Sorell 5 Sylvia Monash Michael Behrend Taroona…
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DL Reid Draw 2021-22
The 2021-22 DL Reid championship will be held at North Hobart Bowls Clubs on Friday 21st January 2022 and Friday 28th January 2022. The link below provides the draw: BTS 2021-22 DL Reid Singles (updated)
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COVID-19 – Eligibility to Play Protocol
The following is a letter from the BTS President to clubs issued on 11 January 2022: The BTS Board has resolved to endorse the recommendation of Bowls Tasmania to make it mandatory for all players to be fully vaccinated (double vaccinated) by 1 February, 2022, to be eligible to play in all bowls events under…
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COVID-19 – Pennant Play and Coronavirus
The following letter from the BTS President was sent to clubs on 16 January 2022: The BTS Board met on Sunday afternoon, 16 January, at which time it was resolved to restart BTS Pennant competitions immediately, commencing with Round 13 of Wednesday Men’s Pennant, on Wednesday 19 January, 2022. Until such time as there is…
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COVID-19 – Pennant Suspended This Week
The BTS Board met tonight (10 January) to consider the current COVID-19 situation and has resolved to: Suspend the MIDWEEK, THURSDAY and SATURDAY games this week. That is, no games will be played on 12, 13 or 15 January. All games will be marked as “unplayed” in BowlsLink and points will be shared. Postpone the…
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Brighton makes its move
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 18 December 2021 (Round 10, 2021-22) Brighton made its climb up the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division ladder with a 14-0 35 shot win over Buckingham. Jumping from ninth to sixth, Brighton played brilliantly on all rinks. With Jayden Hunter leading superbly, Tony Bartninkaitis defeated Grant Chamberlain…
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Sorell win a close one!
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 16 December 2021 (Round 9) In the closest game of the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant, Sorell travelled to Dover to win 9-3 by five shots. Faye Gardner, with support from Vicky Wakefield, Beth Connell and Gwen Scott, scored eight shots on the last two ends to defeat…
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Senior Men selected for the Statewide Challenge
A selection trial for BTS Seniors Men’s SWC side was conducted this afternoon with the following selected for the first round on the North West Coast on Tuesday 18th January. Congratulations! Shane Young (Beltana) Greg Fehlberg (Brighton) Peter Gangell (Buckingham) Shane Peck (Claremont) Grant Allford (Glenorchy Rodman) Tony Vince (Glenorchy Rodman) Bill Butler (Howrah) Peter…
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Senior Ladies selected for the Statewide Challenge
The following players, in alphabetical order, have been selected to represent the South in the Seniors State Wide Challenge event to be held in the North West on Tuesday the 18th of January. P Buckley Y Buckley R Geeves D Jones K Lane J Lane S Mann A Mullavey L Page D Peck J Rutherford…
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Top five make their claim
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 11 December 2021 (Round 9, 2021-22) The top five teams in the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division have made their mark on the competition, with all of them securing wins against the teams below them. Sandy Bay had a comfortable 13-1 win over Dover by 61…
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Junior Fours grand-final wrap-up
The following article was posted by Brent Forsyth to the BTS Facebook Group page: Congratulations Juniors on another great Final of 4’s tonight (10 Dec 2021) … Watching you all develop your skills and confidence is a pleasure to watch and be part of. The final was played at St Johns Park on a tricky…
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Orford pushes Sandy Bay in a heart-stopper
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 9 December 2021 (Round 8) Sandy Bay and Orford played a heart-stopping game in round eight of the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant. With Jann Baxter playing well in the second position, Robyn Leggett was the sole winner for Sandy Bay with a 11 shot win over Elaine…
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Kingborough down Rosny in thriller
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 4 December 2021 (Round 8, 2021-22) Kingborough continued its undefeated start to the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division with a thrilling three shot 10-4 victory over Rosny Park. The result was not decided until the final bowl of the day, with Rosny’s Dale Maundril needing to…
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Decisions regarding Saturday State Pennant Finals
The following information was provided by Bowls Tasmania to regional secretaries on 3 December 2021. At the last RCC meeting in September 2021 discussion took place on the future of State Pennant Finals. The BTAS Board had already advised that it will discontinue Thursday State Pennant Finals but will continue with Saturday State Pennant Finals. …
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Claremont wins in a thriller
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 2 December 2021 (Round 7) Claremont continued its great run of form in the Bowls Tasmania South Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant with a thrilling two shot victory over Orford. Joy Voss and her rink of Dianne Peck, Trudy Davis and Julie White played superb bowls all day to…
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Use of Bowling Arms
The following message was received from Bowls Tasmania on 2 December: Dear Club and Region Secretaries I would like to start this email with the forward from the Laws of the Sport of Bowls: “No laws governing a sport can cope with every situation and the laws governing the sport of bowls are no exception. …
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Cremorne shows its credentials as premiership contender
Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 27 November 2021 (Round 7, 2021-22) Cremorne flexed its title as a premiership contender with a 14-0 42 shot win over Buckingham in the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division. Brad Knight was the big winner for Cremorne, with third Phil Ions playing some big bowls to help…
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Rosny gets season back on track
Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 25 November 2021 (Round 6) Rosny Park got its season back on track in the Bowls Tasmania South Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant after travelling to Orford to achieve its first win. Rosny was led by Gaylene Ridgeway’s rink in its 11-1 win by 22 shots over Orford….
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