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June 2011
2013 World Bowls: Notice has been received that the 2013 World Championships will be held at Beach House Park,Worthing, England from 5 - 20th July. Secretary Kerry McGuire has retired after 25 years service as ABBA secretary. a new Secretary has yet to be appointed. Congratulations to Kath Murrell (South Australia) on her Life Membership Award from ABBA. Australia wins Trans Tasman Test Series: At the recent Trans Tasman Series held at the Rosehill bowls Club NSW, Australia easily defeated New Zealand to win the Flett-Daniel Shield. This was the 5th occasion that Australia has won this Shield. The 1st Test saw Australia win 28 points to 8 and the 2nd test Australia won 30 points to 6. Congratulations to Graeme Clements (National Coach ) and all team members.December
TRANS TASMAN TEAM selected.
B1 Maree Fenech (Vic) Wayne Thomson (NSW) B2: Dorothea Jarman (WA) Brian Cameron (SA) B3: Marian Morrison (Qld) Tony Scott (Vic) B4: Rebecca Arbon (SA) David Goddard (WA) Directors; J. Fenech, L. Thomson, J. Evans, D. Smith, B. Kassulke, G. Scott, R. Fawkes, L. Hind.
The format for the Trans Tasman will be a 2 test match series with Ladies & Men's Singles, Ladies & Men's Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Ladies & Men's Fours.
October
Appointment of National Coach: ABBA is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Clements from Yea, Victoria as the new National Coach. He has been appointed for the next three years. Graeme brings wealth of knowledge and experience which will assist our vision impaired and blind bowlers and also their directors as he has been involved in both the playing and coaching areas for over thirty years.September
Team Manager; The position of team manager is called for the Trans Tasman Series which will be held at Rosehill Bowling Club from 3rd May to 9th May 2011. Nominations in writing should be forwarded to ABBA Secretary by Monday 4th October. TRANS TASMAN SERIES: Australia will b e defending the Flett Daniel Shield which it won back from New Zealand in 2007. A team of twelve bowlers will be selected the first week in December.July
ABBA is seeking a national coach to take over the position due to the sudden death of Sue Fleming.
Interested persons can obtain an application form from the Secretary, Kerry McGuire either by phone 03 9312 2622 or email. bettymcguire@netspace.net.au
The position is on a voluntary part-time basis, any expenses incurred are negotiable.
The closing date for applications will be the 30 September 2010 with an appointment to be made October/November.
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of our esteemed national coach, Sue Fleming. Sue passed away this morning 2/7/2010 at 3am.
On behalf of all our bowling fraternity we extend to Kerrie and Sue’s family our deepest sympathy. Sue will be greatly missed by our bowling members.
May
The Pacific Regional Championships that were to be hosted by
Funding ; Nominations for the newly formed fund raising committee close with the Secretary on 31st May. The committee will be headed by President Dr. John Vance
Trans Tasman Series:Negotiations are taking place with New Zealand for this series to be held in conjunction with the 2011 National Championships.
2011 National Championships; New South Wales have been granted the hosting of these chmapionships and they will be held at the Rosehill Bowling Club, from 10th May to 20th May 2011.
ABBA would appreciate advice on the whereabouts of the Ron Humphry Trophy which went missing after the Final Night Dinner in Adelaide.
The 31st National Championships held at Salisbury in South Australia were well attended with many new faces in attendance. The newly instigated B4 section was keenly fought and David Goddard and Sharon Dunk were the inaugural winners. The Championships were officially opened by Brian Marsland President of Bowls Australia.
The Gwen Lewis trophy for the Best Overall performance was won by David Goddard from Western Australia. The Ron Humphry trophies for the best male and best female were won by David Goddard [WA] and Marian Morrison Qld] respectively. The Le Mans Toyota Shield was won by Queensland. See results for all awards.
April
An invitation has been received from Malaysia to the First Pacific Regional Championships to be held 25th July - 1st August 2010. Australia have indicated that they would enter a team. Closing date for countries is 31st May.
March
Muriel Downie Award: Beryl Woodall from the South Australian Blind Bowlers Club and Beatrice Kassulke Queensland Blind Bowlers Association were awarded the Muriel Downie Service Award for outstanding service to their States for a period of ten years or more.
Kath Murrell, President of ABBA has advised that she will be stepping down from the position of President at the Annual meeting to be held April 21st. Kath has held this position since being elected in 2000.
January 31st
Entries close for National Championships which will be held in Adelaide 13th - 23rd April 2010.
November 19th & 20th
Victoria held their State Championships at Noble Park Bowls Club see results
