28th January 2013 Issue 20—2012/13 season

Editor Graham Savell, Ph 04 232 6979 Email <g-savell@ihug.co.nz> Whilst the Editor endeavours to provide correct and accurate information, errors can occur. Articles in the “Wrong Bias” reflect the views of the Editor and not the view of the Tawa Bowling Club unless specifically stated. The Editor will consider including

articles from Club members and particularly Office Bearers. These can be Emailed to the Editor at <g-savell@ihug.co.nz>

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS REPORT 4 teams qualified for Post Section play. They were and listed below in semi finals order

Noeline Alexandra, Anne Searancke, Dorothy Matheson, Susan Chu Lynette Clarke, Rae Chaney, Ngarie Nixon, Fiona Horne Shirley Clark, Christine Long, Marion Connell, Lorraine Rowe Doreen McEnaney, Robyn Gundesen, Sandy Hickey, Cathie Wilkinson A large crowd watched the final on what was a calm & warm Sunday afternoon. Some great bowls was played by both teams and for most of the game there little between the 2 teams. With only 2 ends left Lynette’s team managed to get ahead by 4 shots. A 2 on the last end would have been enough to give Shirley’s team the win and they came very close to doing just that. Some very good bowls early in the last end looked like 4-5 shots to Shirley’s team but Rae Chaney achieved a lonely 2nd shot and it stayed there. Shirley was very close to drawing off that 2nd shot but who know what might have happened if Lynette had to play her last bowl. A great win to Lynette’s team which contained 2 Juniors.

Men’s Championship Fours

The last round of Section play was completed on Saturday afternoon and resulted in the following Post Section qualifiers.

Bruce Christie (S), Michael Johnson, Nathanael Lucas, Gavin McLeod Monti Maich (S), Brian Warburton, Louie van Zyl, Vic Adams Lynn Fenwick (S), Paul McEnaney, Gary Hedgman, Dave Nolan

The draw meant Lynn’s team went straight into the final and the other 2 teams played to see who would be playing Lynn’s team in the final. The semi final was won by Bruce Christie’s team and they will play Lynn Fenwick’s team in the final on a date yet to be set. Congratulations to all the post section qualifiers

Lynette’s team won this semi final

Shirley’s team won this semi final

The winning Women’s Chamionship Fours team for 2012/13. From L. to R. Lynette Clarke (Skip) Rae Chaney (Three) Ngarie Nixon (Two) Fiona Horne (Lead)

Level One Umpires Course 2013 – Expressions of Interest

This course comprises measurer and law tutorials which give candidates a comprehensive understanding of the game. Tutorials commence on Monday 11 February for 10 weeks, with venue and course time to be confirmed. This course would be suitable for all playing members, and in particular junior bowlers and match officials. Interested bowlers should contact either Bev Lindsay at br.lindsay@xtra.co.nz or Marion Connell at david.marion@xtra.co.nz.

Programme for next week

Mon 28 Jan 4.00 onwards—coaching for everyone

Wed 30 Jan 9.00 Women’s Champ Pairs semi final L Clarke vs D McEnaney

9.30 Women’s Club day 1.00 Mixed Mufti Roll up

1.00 Men’s Pennants

Thurs 31 Jan Bowls Wgtn—Men’s & Women’s Veterans

Friday 1 Feb 10.00 Coaching for everyone

From 4.30 p.m. Social time at the Club. 5.30 Grants Corner to Corner 6.00 Membership number draw

Sat 2 Feb 9.00 Men’s Champ Triples Final B Christie vs M Fa’atafa

1.30 Roll up (Dress code applies)

Sun 3 Feb 9.00 Women’s Champ Pairs Final

9.00 Men’s & Women’s 1 –5 year Singles 4 rounds will be played

Entry Closing Dates

2 Feb Novice Singles 1—2 year Bowlers M & W Starts 9.00 am Sunday, 10th Feb

9 Feb Championship Singles Men & Women Starts 9.00 16th February

Editor Graham Savell, Ph 04 232 6979 Email <g-savell@ihug.co.nz> Whilst the Editor endeavours to provide correct and accurate information, errors can occur. Articles in the “Wrong Bias” reflect the views of the Editor and not the view of the Tawa Bowling Club unless specifically stated. The Editor will consider including

articles from Club members and particularly Office Bearers. These can be Emailed to the Editor at <g-savell@ihug.co.nz>

MEN

Division 1 Pairs 3x3 Pairs 242 Fours Vs Johnsonville 12—25 9—18 25— 9

Division 2 Vs Johnsonville 16—21 12—20 20—10 No other Men’s Inter Club was played on Saturday— competitions for others have already concluded.

WOMEN

Premier Res Section 1 (Tawa 2)

Singles Pairs Fours Vs The Park 21—25 26—10 16—21

Premier Res Section 2 (Tawa 1)

Singles Pairs Fours Vs Victoria 25—14 24—16 16—11

A very good finish for Tawa in the Prem Res Section 2 confirms Tawa in 2nd place.

Division 1

Competition has finished and Tawa are in 2nd place

Division 2 Pairs 3x3 Pairs 242 Fours Vs Plimmerton 33— 5 6—23 18—12

Bowls Wellington 1-10 Year Development Pairs 242

The club was well represented with 5 men’s teams and 3 women’s teams. Saturday morning weather was a shocker but Sunday was a complete change, still and sunny at Victoria good conditions and good bowls being played all day. The Tawa players who qualified for Post Section play on Sunday were.

Tom Humphries & Alan Macleod Anne Searancke & Sandy Hickey Lorraine Rowe & Jean Brewer

They did really well to be able to progress to the Post Section stage. Tom & Alan were eliminated in Round 2, Sandy & Anne lost to a strong Wainuiomata team in the quarter finals and as they were up against many Wellington Development Squad members they achieved so well. The success story was that of Jean & Lorraine who played 3 matches wining through to the final held on Monday in front of a large Tawa contingent. It was a great match with Jean & Lorraine playing some outstanding bowls to be leading 10 – 4 after nine ends against 2 NZ development players who had only managed to win one end. Unfortunately on the tenth end a dropped 6 suddenly had the score 10-10 , this was a bit of a shock which followed by another dropped 6, had the girls chasing, but although they won the ends the scoreboard beat them. It was a great effort girls, we are

proud of you. Tournament organizer Keith Johnson of Tawa made the runner up presentation to Lorraine & Jean.

Thanks to Peter Nixon for this

article and photo

WE ARE APPRECIATIVE From all those players who participated from our Club in the Bowls Wellington Inc - Women’s & Men’s Development 2/4/2 Pairs a huge THANK YOU for the wonderful support shown by so many Club Members during the three days of the Competition.

The support shown by you certainly does not go un-noticed by other Clubs either as almost every team Tawa played against comments would be made regarding the encouragement our Club Coaches and Members give to their young (in bowling terms) players!

Jean Brewer & Lorraine Rowe On behalf of all the participating Tawa Club members in the 242

Nigel & Sarah Searancke Caterers extraordinary & sponsor

of the Wrong Bias

Ph 04 232 6511

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1—5 Year Singles resume next Sunday at 9.00 a.m.

The Bowlers still alive who are required to play on Sunday are. Toru John, Paul Hassall, Graeme Munro, John Tomkies, Allan Chee, Gavin McLeod Anne Searancke who has a bye for the 9.00 a.m. round, Ngarie Nixon, Isabelle Hassall