Ashburton Bowls Club

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	VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL … OCTOBER 3 – 10 2010 You are invited, young … middle … or mature age, to TRY BOWLS at Ashburton Bowls Club on Sunday, October 3, from 1.00 to 4.00 p.m. We are a friendly group who would like to share our love of this interesting but challenging game. Participation and coaching is free and afternoon tea will be provided with other liquid refreshments available for purchase. If you would like to join the club after TRY BOWLS, the first year membership is free. Provision is made for members to play bowls all year, if so desired, including indoor bias bowls during the winter season. COME AND ENJOY THESE AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. Enquiries: David or Jan 9560 9598
	Double Whammy! It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for the Ashy Carpet Dashers. As mentioned previously all 5 Ashburton indoor biased bowls pennant team made to it the finals series and the Wednesday Division 2 and 3 sides made it all the way to the finals played at Doncaster last Wednesday. I have great pleasure in informing you that both sides were victorious. In the division two final a wonderful team performance proved too consistent for the very highly regarded and fancied Bayswater side in a hard fought match of the highest calibre played in very friendly spirit. The Ashburton side consisting of Joyce Cape, Adelaide Toward, Dinah Wall and Roger Cawsey settled quickly and played themselves into contention right from the first end by having numbers of bowls in the head and forcing conversion attempts from the opposition. This resulted in solid scoring of multiple counts and on losing ends only giving ones and twos away so at the half way mark Ashburton had built a solid lead. Bayswater were not going to give in and fought back strongly but the lead was good enough coming into the last two ends that a defensive strategy was all that was needed to wrap up the match. With the last bowl of the match to be played Bayswater was holding shot on a long end but Ashburton was up four shots on the scoreboard so Roger Cawsey declared the end to seal a famous victory by three shots. In the Division 3 final another fine team performance saw Ashburton run away from Glen Waverley. The Ashburton division three side consisting of, Hilde Tupcienko, Andrew Ades and Ray Namour (skip) got away to slow but steady start building momentum as they went. “Mr. Reliable” Bryan Reede was back to his brilliant best giving his side a great start with what was possibly his best performance this season rarely, failed to put both bowls close to the jack which enabled Hilde and Andrew to build the head and place defensive bowls when necessary. A relaxed Ray Namour was able to convert and add to the head frequently enough to ensure a memorable and comfortable victory. After the match Hilde Tupcienko said “I am so happy” she beamed, “I have never won any championships before” and went around with the biggest smile ever seen at Doncaster or Ashburton. Many thanks need to go to the players who helped get both of these sides to the finals and the other sides to the final series – some unable to play through injury, illness, lack of qualification or through the propensity of some bowlers to have holidays in the Winter (and who could blame them?) so I shall name them all because it’s their win as well. Dorothy Winearls, Clarice Dixon, Norm Short and especially Ken Lawrence who filled in and bowled exceptionally well when selection issues were at the most serious late into the season. (apologies if I neglected to name someone! Thanks also go to the contingent of supporters who come to barrack for us. So what a wonderful season of friendly competition we have had topped off with remarkable success. With the outdoor season fast approaching I would like to encourage all Ashy Dashers to get on the green and enjoy themselves but also to play with the knowledge that we can succeed at any level, so hold your head high and play with pride. Ashy, Ashy Ashy… And just a little footnote. Would you like join the Winners on the Carpet? During the summer a carpet bowls competition is held at Huntingtower school in Mt Waverley on Wednesday nights. Please let me know if you would like a game. Roger Cawsey
	Ashburton Triumphant in Division 3 Section 5 Congratulations to the 2nd Side of Ashburton Bowls Club, who won their Section in Division 3 in 2009/2010, and played off in the finals. The No 2 side of Ashburton Bowls Club recently played off in the First weekend of finals – they were challenged, but came through with the goods! The Ashburton Rinks held tough, and came through with a win overall to take out Section 5 for 2009/10, and gain promotion to Division 2 in 2010/11. Last season Ashburton Bowls Club's Top Side advanced to Division 1, and was successful in staying there for season 2010/11. The last time Ashburton Bowls Club won a Divisional Pennant in the RVBA was in 1986/87, with the Division 7 Pennant win. Well done to all players and supporters, we are proud of your efforts so far, may success and good bowling follow you in coming games! Go Ashy Go!

SOUTHERN INDOOR BOWLS NEWS.

A large number of Ashburton members have enjoyed the excellent facilities which includes heating, at SIBC in Caulfield South this Winter. Fay Dunn from the Mulgrave CC has been President for the season.

On Mondays Bruce Maloney, Peter Arndt, Jim Monaghan and Gil Broadway, with some help from emergencies, have competed in the Tait Cup fours event which runs from 12.15pm to 3.00pm. They have won the weekly prize several times and finished in the top on the aggregate table 6 from the 20 teams entered. This is a members only event.

On Tuesdays, the Ladies entered two teams in the ladies Invitation Fours which also runs from 12.15 pm to 3.00 pm. Managed by Margaret Collard, the ladies finished about mid table. Pat Joint’s team from Glen Waverley won this event. Participants are not required to be a SIBC member to play in this event.

On Tuesday evenings about 16 men, managed by Jack Simmons played in the teams of eight Twilight event which runs from 5.30 pm to 7.45 pm, Monday through until Friday. This is a strong night with a number of Premier League and Division 1 players participating. Jack’s side are playing well to be about mid table to this point. This competition ends on the 20^th August. Again, SIBC membership is not mandatory to play in this event.

On Thursdays Bruce & Lyn Maloney enjoyed some success in the “Any Pairs” event from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon. A very fit Denise Taylor also played with Muriel Marouch from the Richmond Union Club and then backed up to play in the Ladies Fours which is from 12.15 pm to 3.00 pm. SIBC membership is not required for these events.

And on Fridays, Jack Simmons managed an Ashburton side of eight in the Twilight event and Bruce Maloney and Gil Broadway managed a second side called “The Bears”. Jacks side are about mid table but “The Bears” look like finishing last ! About 20 Ashburton members have played on the Friday’s.

All Ashy members are encouraged to join in the fun at SIBC next winter. Ask any of the managers mentioned above for more information. SIBC closes towards the end of August and re-opens again in the middle of April each year.

Raising Awarness of DEPRESSION and ANXIETY
and the work of Beyondblue

Ashburton Bowls Club members, lead by Ladies Committee chairperson Barbara Fulton, got into the spirit of beyondblue awareness week.
Members of the various RVBA and VLBA teams wore blue ribbons pinned to their bowls shirts, wore blue jewellery, beyondblue wristbands and a variety of other "blue" apparel.
The information kits containing beyondblue resources were prominently displayed near the main entrance to the clubhouse making it easily accessible to members and visitors alike.
If you suffer from depression and anxiety or have a friend who needs help please contact beyondblue at www.beyondblue.org.au

Ashburton Try Bowls Days

(Barefoot Bowls)

At Ashburton Bowls Club we have a friendly atmosphere and fun times, so come along and give Lawn Bowls a go!

First Sunday of the Month, starting in October.

BBQ at 12:15 - 1pm Start.

New Bowlers and children free!.

Contact David or Jan [phone 03 9560 9598] for more information.

Wednesday Night Bowling

Every Wednesday during November - March, rotating between Ashburton and Camberwell Central Clubs, commencing at 7.00pm. We usually play 2 games of 10 ends, and conclude with a very sociable supper around 9:45 - 10.00pm.

All bowlers are welcome to place their name on the appropriate sheet on the club bench to advise your intention to attend, or phone Ray Salmon on 9511 4065 by Wednesday afternoon to reserve a spot for some hassle free bowling with folk you know quite well, and have the opportunity to become friendly with those from the other clubs involved.

Bowlers in their early stages of their bowling careers are most welcome to be part of these nights, and keep adding to their bowling experience. Most nights seem to be compatible weather-wise, but there is no compulsion to play through uncomfortable weather. Dress is casual, but newer bowlers are advised that bowls shoes are essential.

Please plan to expand your skills in both bowling and in sociability, and increase your bowling enjoyment as you share these nights with a friendly group.