2012 Belrose Women Major Singles Champion Janette Williams
2012 Belrose Women Major Singles Champion Janette Williams Janette Williams
Pat Mills, Thursday, 17 May 2012
2012 Major Singles Championship winner.....Janette Williams
Janette played Michelle Treadwell in a very exciting game. Michelle started out very well and was 11-4 up at the 11th end. By the 20th end they were 13 all. It was very close then........ 22 all......then 2nd last end Janette 29, Michelle 27.........then last end Janette 31......Michelle 27.
A very good game interesting to watch.
Pat Mills.
2012 INTER-ZONE ROUND ROBIN CHALLENGE SHIELD SIDE (ZONES 2,4,9 & 16)
Michael Harvey, Tuesday, 15 May 2012
The 2012 INTER-ZONE ROUND ROBIN CHALLENGE SHIELD SIDE (ZONES 2,4,9 & 16) has been Selected
Billy Johnson today capped off an outstanding career as a Junior bowler in Zone 9 with his team's win in the Fours Championship by defeating Toby Wang's team in the final 33 - 3. Belrose juniors Harrison Tate, Sam Date and Annie Tate were Runners up in Toby's team.
Billy has now won all the Zone 9 Junior Titles - the Singles, Pairs and Fours this year. All up Billy has 12 Zone Junior Titles over 6 years and has won 8 of the last 9 Junior events. Billy and team mates of these three events will now go to Warilla in July to play off in the State Junior Championships.
Zone president Bob Moran was on hand at Belrose this afternoon to congratulate all the winners and runners-up and to present all the trophies and prizemoney. Since this concludes the Zone's Junior events for the year he thanked the Junior Zone Committee and Coaches Earle James (North Sydney), Ron Piper (Belrose) & Bill Pretti (Seaforth) for all their efforts to coach and encourage our Juniors for another successful year. Belrose BC were again great hosts of this event and in particular thank you to Max and Rosalie Rickard, Andy and Angie Little and Peter Muir. Well done all, congratulations.
Runners-up Junior Fours
Billy Johnson wins Junior Zone Pairs
Winners-2012 Junior Pairs Amanda Laird & Billy Johnson
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 29 April 2012
Billy Johnson (Belrose) teamed up with Amanda Laird (Asquith) and proved themselves to be the Zone's top Juniors combination by retaining their Junior Pairs title with a comfortable win over Sam Date (Belrose) & Harrison Tate (North Manly) at Seaforth today. They won 28 - 4. This is Billy's 4th Junior Zone Pairs win in a row and Amanda's 2nd. Billy and Amanda will represent the Zone 9 in the State Junior Championsips to be played at Warilla in July.
The Zone Junior Fours will be played next Sunday, 6th May at Belrose and following the games there will be a presentation of the trophies and prizemoney by Zone 9 President Bob Moran. We wish Billy all the best as he hunts for the Junior Zone triffecta having secured the Singles and Pairs Titles this year.
Amanda on the mat
Sam in action
Billy in action
A good head!
Harrison on the mat
Runners-up Junior Pairs
2012 Belrose Mens Club Bowler of the Year
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 29 April 2012
The 2012 Belrose Mens Club Bowler of the Year Rankings - Update
Michelle Treadwell of Belrose W.B.C. was selected by Karen Murphy as the most prominent up and coming bowler at the recent North Side Women’s Weekend Triples.
Michelle’s prize was a personal coaching lesson with Karen. Michelle asked Karen if it was possible to do a group coaching session. Karen obliged to the delight of the Belrose Women Bowlers and this was arranged to follow her personal session today at Belrose BC. Karen was very informative with bowls strategies, techniques and skill drills. The Belrose Ladies all commented how enjoyable and beneficial Karen’s bowls clinic was for them. Well done Michelle and thankyou Karen.
2012 Michelle Treadwell
Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy
Australia wins World Team Cup
Ladies No 3 Pennant Team win District Final
2012 Belrose WBC win No. 3 Pennant Flag Belrose WBC No 3 Pennant winners in Mid North Shore District. L-R...... Louise Cook (L), Fran Green(2), Helen Rogers-Falk(3), Joan Carew(S), Pauline Knowles(S), Diane Kent(3), Denise Levy(2), Gwen Butters(L).
Michael Harvey, Friday, 27 April 2012
Congratulations to Belrose ladies No 3 Pennant Team.
Our Belrose WBC No 3 Pennant Team are the winners of Mid North Shore District competition.
Playing in the victorious Final were - Louise Cook (L), Fran Green(2), Helen Rogers-Falk(3), Joan Carew(S) and Gwen Butters(L), Denise Levy(2), Diane Kent(3) and Pauline Knowles(S). Well done. Good luck in the up coming play offs for State.
12 Belrose Selected to Represent Zone 9 - 6th May vs Zone 11
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 22 April 2012
Zone 9 Selectors have named 12 Belrose Players to represent Zone 9 in the Annual match against Zone 11.
This year the Match will be played at Harbord BC on Sunday 6th May.
There is an "A" side and a "B" side, each of four teams. Both A and B matches starting at 10am.
Zone 9 has won the event for the last two years.
The players selected are:
"A" side
Adam Glew (Mona Vale), Michael Harvey, Brad Franklin & Nathan Wise (all Belrose) Matt Blackburn (Belrose), Brendan Brown, Tim Whalan (both North Sydney) & Cy Threfall (Belrose)
Paul Leckey (North Manly), Kenta Treacher, Jamen Lewis (both North Sydney) & Steve Rawlings (Belrose)
Brad Langelaar (Dee Why), Steve Clark (Belrose), Rod Hummelstad (Mona Vale) & John Campton (Belrose
"B" side
Gerard Kebourian (Nth. Sydney), S McLeod (Mona Vale), A McArthur (Asquith) & John Venteman (Belrose) Adam Moody, Lachlan Sturrock (both Belrose), Zac Abro & Mark Alexander (both Harbord)
Q Murray (Mona Vale), Steve Smith (Harbord), Peter Lynn (Belrose) & D Taylor (Mona Vale)
Mark Conroy (Asquith), B Richards (Nth. Sydney), Mark Delia (Nth. Manly) & Tom Nathan (Nth. Sydney)
Good luck to all players.
Billy Johnson selected in NSW U'18 Team
Billy Johnson 2012 NSW State U'18 Player Billy Johnson in 2012 State No.1 Final
Michael Harvey, Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Billy Johnson was today named in the NSW State U’18 Team.
Billy has been in oustanding form at all levels he has contested the past year. Belrose No.1 Pennants, Zone 9 representation or starring and dominating in the Junior ranks.
Billy’s selection in the State Team is thoroughly deserved with sensational performances and we wish him well in the up coming State series in May at Taren Point.
Congratulations’ Billy - everyone is very proud and happy for you. Bowls NSW Story below.
NSW Under 18 'A' Vs NSW Institute Sports
Taren Point Bowling Club
Saturday 26th May 2012
18/4/2012
The New South Wales Under 18 ‘A’ Sides to play the New South Wales Institute of Sport at Taren Point Bowling Club on Saturday 26th May, have been selected.
Both NSW Under 18 ‘A’ boys and girls sides contain a bunch of fresh faces. After the dominating performances of both sides over the past year, many of the 2011 representatives have turned 18 and moved into the open ranks. With this changing of guard, a new look 7-a-side team has been selected for both the boys and girls. The boys side containing 6 players yet to represent NSW, while the girls side contains 4 players yet to debut for the state.
Taren Point Bowling Club was recently named as the sponsor of the NSW Under 18 State Squad Sponsor, this will be the first series played at the Point under the new sponsorship.
With NSW set to play Queensland in July, this event will act as the final selection trial for that series.
Boys
Girls
Ben Glasson (Mount Lewis)
Luke Jones (Evans Head)
Dylan Skinner (Figtree)
Billy Johnson (Belrose)
Nicholas Cadman (Merrylands)
Matthew Hensel (Culcairn)
Chris Mathers (Cabramatta)
Ellen Ryan (Goulburn Railway)
Natalie Noronha (Warilla)
Tayla Conway (Edgeworth)
Rachel Hensel (Culcairn)
Dawn Hayman (Fairy Meadow)
Jamie Lee Worsnop (St Johns Park)
Samantha Noronha (Warilla)
Scheulde of Play
First Test 1:30pm
Second Test 5:30pm
Billy Johnson wins Zone Junior Singles
Junior Singles Finalists Billy Johnson & Toby Wang
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 15 April 2012
Belrose Star Junior Billy Johnson today won the Zone Junior Singles Championship by defeating Toby Wang (North Sydney) 21 - 3 in the final played at Asquith BC.
This is Billy's 5th Junior Singles Final in a row and Winning the Championship 3 times. Billy previously won in 2009 & 2010 and now 2012. A sensational achievement. It's Billy's last year in the Juniors. The Junior Singles is played with first to score 21 shots. Billy won - first round 21 - 6; second round 21 - 1 and the Final 21 - 3 to totally dominate the 2012 Junior Zone Singles - Well done Billy - Awesome.
Belrose - 2012 NSW Taylor Bowls Super Challenge Champions
2012 NSW Taylor Bowls Super Challenge Champions Standing L-R Max Gray, John Venteman, Billy Johnson, Rocky Davis, John Campton, Crawford Linton, Steve Rawlings, Brad Franklin, Paul Stracey, Michael Harvey and Kneeling Mikel Smith and Matt Blackburn
Michael Harvey, Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Belrose defeated Double Bay this evening 10 points to 1 to win the 2012 NSW Taylor Bowls Super Challenge.
Belrose the defending Champions having won the Competition the previous 2 years were in great form and too strong on the night for a gallant Double Bay team. Taylor Bowls (Australia) General Manager Tim Howard flew down from QLD to be at the Final and presented the prizemoney to the Teams. Northmead finished 3rd and North Sydney 4th. Tim commented that Taylor Bowls were pleased with this years Tournament and were looking forward to continuing sponsorship and expanding the competition next year. Tim introduced Phil Keats who was instrumental in Bowls Super Challenge concept. Phil outlined plans for the expantion of Bowls Super Challange (BSC) in 2013 with increased prizemoney and highlighted the success of BSC in QLD and he was looking forward to the expantion of BSC in NSW, VIC and SA.
The Belrose playing squad members throughout the series were Matt Blackburn, John Campton, Rocky Davis, Brad Franklin, Max Gray, Graham Hartmann, Michael Harvey, Billy Johnson, Crawford Linton, Steve Rawlings, Dave Shearer, Mikel Smith, Paul Stracey, Lachlan Sturrock, John Venteman and Richard Wise. Congratulations men and thank you the Belrose Club members and Management for incredible support, officiating, sponsorship and being a host venue.
Belrose win Taylor Bowls Section
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 29 March 2012
Belrose won their Section of the NSW Taylor Bowls Challange last night with a hard fought Round 3 match against Northmead. Northmead won the match on points, however Belrose had a good Shots margin to finish 1st overall. The Finals will be held next Wednesday night (6pm 4th April) at Belrose BC
Winners Reserve Triples L-R Jason Roberts, Mike Conquest & Adam Moody
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 25 March 2012
The Belrose team of Jason Roberts, Mike Conquest & Adam Moody today won the Zone Reserve Triples Competition by defeating Turramurra's Dugald Braithwaite, Ced Lewis & Bill Pike 29 shots to 14 in the Final played at Belrose Bowling Club. Awesome Boy's well done.
Jason, Mike and Adam are relatively new bowlers, having started playing the game a little over a year ago.
What a great start to their bowling career. Sensational achievement Boys.
The Belrose team of Michael Harvey, Brad Franklin & Nathan Wise won the Zone Triples Championship, defeating Harbord's Dave Baker, Scott Sheppard & Mark Alexander by 32 shots to 14. The Belrose Boy's now go to the State Finals (Representing Belrose / Zone 9) at Soldiers Point. The first game is against Zone 15 Triples Winners played on Monday 22nd October.
The Harbord boys were the runners-up last year and again played very good to advance to the Final. Congratulations to all
3 Belrose Mens Teams Win Sections for Triples Finals
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 18 March 2012
Congratulations to the 3 Belrose Teams who won their Sections in the Zone / State Triples and now play off next Sunday in the Finals.
In the President Reserve Triples - Belrose had 4 Teams enter. 2 Belrose Teams won through Section 1 for an all Belrose Sectional Final. Mike Conquest, Jason Roberts and Adam Moody def Ross Churchland, Max Rickard and Max Turnbull 29 -23. Well done to both Teams. The boys now advance to the Final next Sunday morning at Belrose BC and play Section 2 winners; a Team from Turramurra BC to decide the Championship.
In the State Triples – Belrose had 8 Teams enter. There were 4 Sections and Belrose Teams won 2 Sections, Harbord and Mona Vale the other 2 Sections.
Section 1 Winners were the Belrose Team of John Venteman, Steve Clark, Skipped by NSW U’25 player John Campton who defeated Mark Delia’s North Manly Team 29 -14. Well done men.
Section 2 Winners were last year’s Runners Up – Harbord’s Dave Baker, Scott Sheppard and Mark Alexander who defeated Dennis Hoye’s Asquith Team 23-20 with punters installing Harbord as favourites to go 1 better than last year.
Section 3 Winners were the Belrose team of Michael Harvey, Brad Franklin and Nathan Wise who defeated Kenta Treacher’s North Sydney Team 24 – 11
Section 4 Winners were the in form Mona Vale Team of Mark Witte, Dallas Taylor and Rod Hummelstad who defeated our Belrose Team of Matt Blackburn, Crawford Linton and Cy Threlfall 21 – 20. So close and almost 3 Belrose Teams into Finals
The Semi Finals are next Sunday morning at Belrose BC with Section winners 1 vs 3 and 2 vs 4. Winners play the Final in the afternoon (approx 1 pm).
2012 Twilight Mixed Pairs Winners Elaine Glenn and Adam Moody
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 4 March 2012
Congratulations to Elaine Glenn and Adam Moody who are the 2012 Winners of the Belrose Twilight Mixed Pairs Competition.
Played over the last 4 Sunday evenings the format is 1 game of 18 ends each Sunday - with Winners vs Winners playing in week 2, 3 and 4 and scoring is progressive - wins plus ends won.
Amazingly only 1 point separeated the Winners and Runners Up Angela Little and Mike Conquestand only 1pt further back in3rd place were Heather and Peter Lynn.
2012 Belrose Women District Fours Champions Mid North Shore District Fours Champions
Janette Gordon, Pat Mills, Noreen Flakelar and Eleanor Swain
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 23 February 2012
Congratulations to our Belrose Womens Fours Team of Janette Gordon, Pat Mills, Noreen Flakelar and Eleanor Swain who won the Mid North Shore District Fours Championship. Well done - Good Luck in the Zone Finals.
'Bowls for Breasts' at Belrose.
Belrose President Andy Little presents cheque Belrose Bowls President Andy Little presents cheque to Lady President Margaret Brady on behalf of McGrath Foundation
Tony Tinworth, Saturday, 18 February 2012
The Zone 'Bowls for Breasts' Day in support of the McGrath Foundation and to promote new membership got off to a great start today with lots of colour (pink) and activity at Belrose Bowling Club.
The day started with coaching by several National Coaches and Belrose club members for potential bowlers. Demonstration games with bowlers from several invited clubs - East Roseville, Forestville, Manly & Seaforth; then followed by a sausage 'sizzle' and winding up with the presentation of a cheque by Belrose Bowling Club President Andy Little to Ladies President Margaret Brady who represented the Foundation. Amongst the celebrities adding pizazz were Phil Waugh, Captian of the Wallabies - with 79 caps to his record- and showbiz personality Angry Anderson who was enthusiastically trying out bowls. Zone 9 VP Dennis Taylor and Zone membership supremo Michael Andersch organised the day and Zone President Bob Moran, Councillor Les McAlpine and Women's District President Sue O'Keefe were also there.
Belrose Club has given great support to the appeal, organising a raffle and a trading table to supplement the Club's own donation, expected to be, all up in excess of $3000. Dennis made a presentation to Andy, Phil and Michael in appreciation of their support.
Asquith and Neutral Bay Clubs also held fundraisers and a membership drive today and Gordon Club will do so tomorrow.
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In the pink!
Dennis says thanks!
The ladies get some coaching
Angry Anderson and friends
Phil Waugh makes a hit with the ladies
Even the young can play bowls!
Visiting East Roseville team with Dennis and Les Cavandar
Graham Gates' shirt says it all!
Maintenance around the Greens
Belrose Number 2 Tiftdwarf Green
Michael Harvey, Monday, 13 February 2012
Around the Green Maintenance from some handy Belrose men in preparation for The Recruitment Day / Belrose Bowls for Breasts on Sat 18th Feb and the start of Pennants 2012 in March.
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Belrose Feb 2012 around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose Feb 2012 Around the Greens
Belrose's Legend Greenkeeper Joe Saragozza
Big Day at Belrose - Sat 18th Feb - McGrath Foundation and Recruitment
BELROSE BOWLS for BREASTS Come along 10am 18th Feb 2012
Michael Harvey, Monday, 13 February 2012
North Shore bowlers and public show support for McGrath Foundation
It’s been a busy few weeks for five north shore clubs as they coordinate efforts to promote bowls to the public and at the same time fundraise for the McGrath Foundation.
Anyone wishing to support the cause and try bowls this coming weekend, can attend bowling clubs at Belrose (Saturday 18th Feb at 10am) and Gordon (Saturday 18th Feb 10am to 2pm) who are open their doors to the public.
These events come on the back of the success of the Neutral Bay Club’s efforts on 22nd Jan which had over 150 people attend and contribute over $10,000 in support of McGrath Foundation. The Club donated its trading profits from the day and even their staff donated their day’s wages. Asquith also had success last weekend with their open day with their enthusiastic volunteers working hard last week.
Coordinating the collective of clubs are Michael Andersch and Dennis Taylor for our Zone. Michael said “Our approach of combining fundraising with the promotion of lawn bowls to the public is a fresh step. Clubs have tended to do the two things separately in the past. By inviting the public to try the game as a fun social activity with family and friends, with a fundraising cause behind it strengthens the bond of our clubs to their local community and hopefully raises participation”. You only need consider the growing popularity of local events such as the Cole Classic or Oxfam Trail Walk to identify a strengthening bond between sporting activities with a community cause to encourage public participation.
The McGrath Foundation raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast cancer awareness in young women. It’s a busy time for the foundation staff this weekend as across Australia over 800 cricket clubs are holding pink stumps days.
Michael and Dennis have ambitions the approach taken locally will expand across many more clubs, even across Australia. Many bowlers want Bowls Australia to mandate a single dedicated day nationally for all clubs to open their doors to the public, supported by a national advertising campaign. They have learned however that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and intend lobbying through Bowls NSW for progressive change.
When: Sunday 19th February 2012, 10am to 2pm
Where: Gordon Bowls Club. 4 Pennant Ave, Gordon 2072
Info: Ph 9419 7030
Belrose State Fours Finalists
Belrose State Fours Finalists
Michael Harvey, Saturday, 11 February 2012
The 2012 State Fours were played over the last 2 weekends. Belrose had 2 Teams win their Section Play Offs and qualify for the Zone 9 Semi Finals. Unfortunately the draw had both Belrose Teams playing in the First Semi Final and the other Semi Final had 2 North Sydney Teams playing each other. Our Semi Final Teams were Dan Reilly, Peter Lynn, Steve Clark and John Campton against Lachlan Sturrock, Michael Harvey, Crawford Linton and Brad Franklin. Brad Franklin's team winning 23-13. The Final was played in very changing conditions with a thunder storm mid match. Belrose lost by 2 shots to North sydney's Team of Vinco Beran, Jamien Lewis, Tom Nathan, Tim Whalan 18 - 16. Congratulations to all the players making the Finals.
2012 Belrose Women Pairs Champions Robyn Gibb (Skip) and Michelle Treadwell (Lead)
Michael Harvey, Tuesday, 7 February 2012
The Belrose Women Pairs Championship Final has been won by Michelle Treadwell and Robyn Gibb who defeated Del Connors and Eleanor Swain 27 - 15 today. Michelle who lead magnificently collected her first Major Pairs Championship and Robyn playing great shots and ever consistant has now won the Pairs Championship 5 times, however this is her first Pairs Championship Skipping. Congratulations to all 4 ladies on making the Final. Well done.
Belrose BC - 17 Players to Represent Zone 9 Buckley Shield
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 5 February 2012
Belrose BC has 17 players selected for the Annual Alan Buckley Shield match against Zone 10. This year the match will be played on Sunday 4th March at Dee Why Bowling Club and the selectors have named 8 Belrose players in the A side; 5 players in the B side and 4 players in the Senior side to represent Zone 9. The format of the competition is for 4 teams (Rinks) of Fours in each division for an "A" side, "B" side and a Seniors side - 48 players in all. All Rinks scores are totalled to determine the winning Zone. The Shield is currently held by our Zone 9, having won it last year for the first time since 2007. Well done to all players selected.
Those selected to play for Zone 9 are:
"A" side
Jeff Shaw (Harbord), Michael Harvey (Belrose), Brad Franklin (Belrose) & Nathan Wise (Belrose) Matt Blackburn (Belrose), Brendon Brown (North Sydney), Tim Whalan (North Sydney) & Cy Threfall (Belrose)
Paul Leckey (North Manly), Kenta Treacher (North Sydney), Jamen Lewis (North Sydney) & Steve Rawlings (Belrose)
Brad Langelaar (Dee Why), Steve Clark (Belrose), Rod Hummelsted (Mona Vale) & John Campton (Belrose)
"B" side
Glen Robinson (Dee Why), Daniel Reilly (Belrose), Tom Nathan (North Sydney) & John Venteman (Belrose)
Steve Smith (Harbord), Peter Morron (Dee Why), Ray Pymble (West Pymble) & George Appleby (Asquith) Adam Moody (Belrose), Lachlan Sturrock (Belrose), Dallas Taylor (Mona Vale) & Zac Abro (Harbord)
Adam Glew (Mona Vale), Ben Richards (North Sydney), Mark Delia (North Manly) & Gerard Kebourian (North Sydney)
Reserves: Peter Lynn (Belrose), Mark Conroy (Asquith) & Anthony McArthur (Asquith)
Seniors side
Vinco Beram (North Sydney), Graham Tetstall (Harbord), Dave Shearer (Belrose) & Crawford Linton (Belrose)
Phil Carroll (Harbord), Geoff Hamilton (Turramurra), Bill Miller (Asquith) & Tony Taylor (Harbord)
Brian Stelling (Dee Why), Graham Lewis (Manly), Peter Ward (Asquith) & John Boreham (Dee Why)
Rod Silber (Lindfield), Mick Meechan (Dee Why), Max Gray (Belrose) & Rocky Davis (Belrose)
Belrose State & Zone Fours Sectional Play - Mixed Results
2012 Belrose Minor Pairs Winners Mike "The Gift" Conquest and Adam "Moods" Moody
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 5 February 2012
Mike Conquest and Adam Moody are proving to be a handy Pairs Combination after winning the 2012 Belrose Mens Minor Pairs Final 26 - 8 today against Dean Daniel and Michael Potter. This is the 3rd title for the duo in less than 12 months after claiming the 2011 Belrose Mens Handicap Pairs and Novice Pairs events late in 2011. Well done. Congratulations to both teams on reaching the Final.
Belrose's Legend Greenkeeper Joe Saragozza Joe finishing touches to new No.1 Green Tiffy January 2012
Michael Harvey, Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Belrose have all 3 Greens ready for play by the end of January for the 2012 Bowls Season.
Legendary Greenkeeper Joe Saragozza has done a magnificent job in having all 3 greens at Belrose ready to play by the end of January. Strategic Planning, management and scheduling combined with sheer hard work has Joe proudly overseeing his greens with ever reliable helping hand Bob Petrovich. Belrose bowlers are eager to play on the new No.1 Tiftdwarf Grass Green.
Joe modestly said “This new Tiffy is the best I have ever prepared and the levels are perfect. It could be the best Tiffy around or played on …. ”
Pennants (Belrose with 9 Pennants Teams in 2012) Starts in early March and Bowlers have the luxury of playing on either of the 2 Tiffy’s or the Couch Grass Green.
Congratulations Joe – The Greens are a credit to you and we appreciate all your hard work.
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Joe Saragozza
Belrose's New Tiftdwarf No.1 Green January 2012
Belrose No.2 Tiftdwarf Green January 2012
Belrose new Tiftdwarf Grass No.2 Green January 2012 Ditch
Belrose new Tiftdwarf No.1 Green January 2012
2012 Mens Club Fours Champions
2012 Belrose Mens Fours Champions Matt Blackburn, Daniel Reilly, Peter Shlager and Greg Alder
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 29 January 2012
A match winning last bowl victory clinched the 2012 Club Fours Final at Belrose BC this afternoon.
The 2012 Men’s Season opening Championship was full of strong teams and in particular it was great to see many new bowlers who joined Belrose in 2012 entering the Fours Championship.
The 2012 Men’s Fours Championship came down to the very last bowl.
With the score 16 – 17 on the last end and being 6 shots down at the head - with seemingly no where to make 2 Shots to win, Matt Blackburn played and magnificent conversion shot under enormous pressure to trail the Jack back to one of his only 2 bowls behind the head. What a shot!
Silence prevailed as all the players looked stunned; the crowd hung anxiously waiting on the result and then big smiles beamed from Greg Alder, Peter Shlager and Dan Reilly as they congratulated and celebrated with Skip Matt Blackburn confirming 2 shots, for a last bowl 1 shot Victory to Win the 2012 Belrose Men’s Fours Championship. Congratulations boys a great win and significantly pleasing is that Greg has just returned to bowls after many years absent, Peter and Dan have recently joined the Club for 2012 and Matt is in his Second year at Belrose.
A close and fitting Championship Final and well done to the Runners Up Peter Muir, Lachlan Sturrock, Michael Harvey and Brad Franklin backing up from a morning Semi Final victory on a great game.
Ben Hickey quietly Wins 2011 Handicap Singles Final
Ben Hickey 2011 Belrose Handicap Singles Winner
Michael Harvey, Saturday, 14 January 2012
Ben "Noisy" Hickey defeated Jeff Leach 31 - 7 in a rain drizzled match this morning at Belrose BC winning the 2011 Mens Handicap Singles Final. Belying his nickname - "Noisy" calmly and quietly dominated the match from the start in a well deserved win. The Mens Handicap Singles Final concludes the 2011 Mens Championship Season. Well done to both Jeff and Ben on making the Final.
Ben Hickey and Jeff Leach reflect on the 2011 HCP Singles Final
Jeff Leach 2011 Belrose Handicap Singles RU
Zone 9 / State Fours Draw
Michael Harvey, Friday, 13 January 2012
Zone 9 Match Committee has finalised the Draw for the State Fours, President Reserve Fours and Zone Senior Fours
The 2011 Handicap Pairs was played today with Mike "The Gift" Conquest (lead) and Adam "Moods" Moody (Skip) defeating Luke Treadwell and Warren Mills 25-16. Congratulations to both teams on making the Final and for a great game. Well done boys.
Luke Treadwell and Warren Mills
Men's 2011 Triples Winners
2011 Club Triples Champions Billy Johnson, Rocky Davis and Max Gray
Michael Harvey, Saturday, 17 December 2011
The 2011 Club Triples Champions are Billy Johnson, Max Gray and Rocky Davis who defeated Scott McLellan, Graham Hartmann and Richard wise 27 - 11. Well done to both teams.
2011 Belrose Women Club Triples Champions
2011 Belrose Women Club Triples Champions
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 15 December 2011
2011 Belrose Women Minor Singles Winner Pam Ferrett
2011 Belrose Women Minor Singles Winner Pam Ferrett
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 15 December 2011
2011 Belrose Women Minor Pairs Winners
2011 Belrose Women Minor Pairs Winners
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 15 December 2011
Elaine & Arthur Hay Win AER Mixed Regional Final
2011 AER Mixed Pairs Winners Elaine & Arthur Hay Photograph:Michael Harvey
Michael Harvey, Friday, 9 December 2011
Belrose Mixed Pairs Winners into NSW State Finals
Congratulations to Elaine and Arthur Hay who have won the Regional Final series of the AER Mixed Pairs competition at Harbord BC. Elaine and Arthur defeated Hornsby’s Mixed Pairs winners and then defeated North Sydney’s Mixed Pairs winners and are now Regional Champions. Elaine and Arthur have advanced to the NSW State Finals and play at 10am Saturday 17th December at Cabramatta BC. There are 8 teams left, with the Semi Final played on Saturday afternoon and the State Final on the Sunday morning 18th December at 9am. Well done Elaine and Arthur and best of luck in the State Finals.
The AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge is about participation and enjoying the sport of lawn bowls. All bowlers have the opportunity to enter the event at club level and then progress to Regional, State and National Finals to play alongside Australia’s elite bowlers during the 2012 Australian Open.
Belrose Quartet win Bathurst Fours
Belrose 2011 Bathurst Carillon Fours Champions
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 4 December 2011
Billy Johnson Selected for 2012 U18 State Side
Billy on the mat
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 27 November 2011
Congratulations to Belrose Star Junior Bowler Billy Johnson who has been selected to represent NSW in 2012 (Boy’s U’18 State Side). Amanda Laird also from Zone 9 has been selected in the Girl’s U’18 State side. This has been a great year for Billy and he thoroughly deserves his selection. Making the State Team recognises Billy's outstanding success in 2011 winning both Junior and Senior Events. This weekend Billy was a star performer representing City against Country in the Under 18 Series. Aside from his outstanding bowling ability, Billy is very popular, well respected and mature beyond his years. Well done Billy Johnson.
2012 NSW U18 State Squad
Following the 2011 Junior (U18) Cities v Country series, the 2012 NSW Under 18 State Squad was named.
Girls
Boys
Rheni Austin (Barraba)
Ellen Ryan (Gourlburn Railway)
Tayla Conway (Edgeworth)
Dawn Hayman (Fairy Meadow)
Rachel Hensel (Culcairn)
Samantha Noronha (Warilla)
Natalie Noronha (Warilla)
Stephanie Hili (Warilla) Jena Mileto (St Johns Park)
Stacey Ferguson (Albion Park) Amanda Laird (Asquith)
Jamie Lee Worsnop (St Johns Park)
Keeley McGuire (West Dubbo)
Jodie Marshall (Goulburn Railway)
Ben Glasson (Mt Lewis)
Dylan Skinner (Bomaderry) Corey Wedlock (Urunga)
Chris Mathers (Cabramatta) William Johnson (Belrose)
Nicholas Cadman (Roselands) Dylan Wells (Manilla)
Zac Robertson (Ettalong Memorial)
Braden Sole (Guyra)
Luke Jones (Evans Heads)
Anthony McKenna (Tathra Beach)
Matthew Hensel (Culcairn)
Beau Prideaux (Cabramatta)
Sean Mawdsley (Warilla) Haydn Bojkowski (Maitland City) Tom Hull (Dubbo Railway)
Amanda Laird & Billy Johnson
Elaine and Arthur Hay win Belrose AER Mixed Pairs
Michael Harvey, Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Belrose 2011-12 AER Mixed Pairs Winners
Congratulations to Elaine and Arthur Hay who have won the Belrose section of the AER Mixed Pairs competition. Elaine and Arthur will now play Hornsby’s Mixed Pairs winners. The winner of that game will play North Sydney’s Mixed Pairs winners and be Regional Champions. Well done Elaine and Arthur and best of luck in the Finals.
The AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge is about participation and enjoying the sport of lawn bowls. All bowlers have the opportunity to enter the event at club level and then progress to Regional, State and National Finals to play alongside Australia’s elite bowlers during the 2012 Australian Open.
To see more on Finals go to Bowls NSW Website
http://www.rnswba.org.au
Belrose Men's Gold Team in State Finals
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 20 November 2011
2011 Bowls NSW Club Challenge update – The Belrose Men's Gold Team have advanced to the State Finals at Warilla BC played in 3 weeks after winning both Regional Finals today at Lithgow City BC. In the morning match Belrose beat Dubbo Railway 5-1 (72-40) with Nathan Wise winning his singles match, Crawford Linton & Cy Threlfall winning their Pairs game and Matt Blackburn, Mikel Smith, Michael Harvey and John Campton drawing their Fours Game. Backing up for the afternoon match, Lithgow had had a weather change and with wind and rain periods it was very different. Belrose beat Towradgi 4-2 (59-42) With Wisey winning Singles, Craw and Cy losing Pairs and Matt, Doc, Hoover and Rowdy winning their Fours game. Thanks also to Veno (John Venteman) Manager / Reserve for great support, well done boys ...
Crawford Linton named 2011 Zone 9 Bowler of the Year
Crawford Linton - 2011 Zone Bowler of the Year
Michael Harvey, Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Crawford Linton was last night named as the Zone 9 Bowler of the Year. Crawford was presented with the Jim Hall Trophy by Zone 9 President Bob Moran at a ceremony this evening.
This was the 4th win of this award by Crawford - he won it last year and prior to that in 1999 and 2001 when the award was made on a District, not Zone basis. It adds to the many achievements over his long bowling career - at State level as well as for the Zone.
This award is based on a points system, with points awarded to all bowlers for their performance at Zone and State Championships. His win this year is the result of his winning the Zone 9 Senior Singles (for the second time), being part of the team who won the Zone Fours Championship, a semi-finalist in the Zone Champion of Champions Singles and a quarter-finalist in the State Senior Singles.
Runner-up this year was Belrose player Nathan Wise.
Belrose Trio - success in Parkes Classic Triples
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 30 October 2011
The Parkes Classic Triples was held over the weekend. The Belrose Triples team of Chris “Spider” Webber, Richard “Guv” Wise and John “Veno” Venteman finished 4th with 4 wins from there 5 games. The Boy’s came very close to collecting the 1st place with a 1 shot loss being their only defeat. “All the boy’s played great” said Veno. “We had a great time and collected some money, so we had a great weekend”. Well done.
Cy Threlfall in action
Nathan Wise in action
John Campton in action
Steve Rawlings in action
Belrose players selected in City Representive Team
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 29 September 2011
Congratulations to Belrose Skip's Nathan Wise, John Campton and Cy Threlfall and also to former Belrose star Steve Rawlings who is returning to Belrose playing ranks in 2012 on their selection in the City Representative Side. Their selections are very well deserved with great performances throughout the year with Belrose reaching the State No.1 Pennant Final and terriffic results playing for Zone 9 Rep. Sides. We wish the boy's well and the best of luck in the City vs Country series and possible State selection. Well done. Great achievement.
2011 City v Country Series Cabramatta Bowling Club 12-13 November 2011
The sides selected to contest the 2011 City v Country Series.
City Side
Country Side
Lead
Michael O'Loughlin (Merrylands)
Aron Teys (Warilla)
2nd
Nathan Wise (Belrose)
Lee Trethowan (Ettalong Memorial)
3rd
Brendon Edwards (Carlingford)
Shane Globits (North Haven)
Skip
Zeljko Trbara (Merrylands)
Nathan Dawson (Kurri Kurri)
Lead
Matt Miles (Taren Point)
Michael Cronin (East Cessnock)
2nd
Peter Williams (Merrylands)
Terry Antram (Nelson Bay)
3rd
Carl Healey (Roselands)
Brody Pitham (East Cessnock)
Skip
Wayne Turley (Taren Point)
Michael Anderson (Ballina)
Lead
Mat Stecyk (Merrylands)
Jesse Noronha (Warilla)
2nd
John Campton (Belrose)
Matt Baus (Swansea)
3rd
Ray Pearse (Alex/Erskineville)
David Ferguson (Albion Park)
Skip
Cy Threlfall (Belrose)
Shane Garvey (Wiseman Park/Woll. City)
Lead
Trent Craigie (St Johns Park)
Tim Farrell (West Dubbo)
2nd
Shannon White (Northmead)
Nick Golledge (South Tamworth)
3rd
Chris Green (Taren Point)
Jason Pietraszek (Soldiers Point)
Skip
Mat Pietersen (St Johns Park)
Aaron Appleby (Kurri Kurri)
Lead
Craig Donaldson (St Johns Park)
Sean Mawdsley (Warilla)
2nd
Steve Rawlings (Harbord)
John Green (Corrimal)
3rd
Ben Morthorpe (Cabramatta)
Lee Stinson (Blayney)
Skip
David Holt (Cabramatta)
Jay Porter (Dubbo Railway)
Lead
Chris Couchman (Wenty Leagues)
Corey Daly (Park Beach)
2nd
Adam Troth (Toongabbie)
Paul Mackenzie (Dubbo Railway)
3rd
Ben Twist (St Johns Park)
Adam Lee (Nyngan)
Skip
Mark Berghofer (St Johns Park)
Chris Herden (South Tamworth)
Test One Saturday 12 November 12.15pm trial ends for 12.30pm start
Test Two Saturday 12 November 5.15pm trial ends for 5.30pm start
Test Three Sunday 13 November 8.40am trial ends for 9am start
Presentations Sunday 13 November Follows Test Three on the green approx 12.30pm
2011 Bowls NSW Club Challenge Rd 1 results
Michael Harvey, Saturday, 24 September 2011
Belrose have recorded 2 wins in their first foray of the Bowls NSW Club Challenge.
Entering 2 sides in this years competition, Men’s Silver and Men’s Gold, both our teams started the competition is good form and overcome tough conditions at home.
2pts (1pt for a draw) are awarded for each of the 3 disciplines - Singles, Pairs and Fours.
The Silver Team played a long drawn out match against The Hills BC and won a hard fought contest 4-2.
Later in the Evening the Gold Team played Northmead BC in a rain affected match.
Both Belrose and Northmead players battled the elements and played the minimum ends required for the match to be completed, with Belrose recording a 6 – 0 win.
Silver Division (11am) Belrose vs. The Hills – Won 4-2
Singles Paul Stracey won 31 - 12
Pairs Richard Wise / Rocky Davis lost 9 - 20
Fours Les Cavander /Adam Taylor /Joe Saragozza /Graham Hartmann won 16-14
Gold Division (5.30pm) Belrose vs. Northmead – Won 6 - 0
Singles Nathan Wise won 31 - 19
Pairs Crawford Linton / Cy Threfall won 16 - 6
Fours John Venteman / Matt Blackburn / Mike Harvey / John Campton won 11-10
Belrose Wins B Grade Mid Week Triples
Belrose - Winners B Grade Mid-week Triples L-R Doug Shell, Adam Taylor, Graham Hartmann, Palmer Mitchell, John Consentino, John Elphick (Res & obs) Al Borchard, Joe Saragozza, Max Gray & Allan Hanson
Michael Harvey, Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Our B Grade Mid-week Triples side won the 2011 flag for the second year in succession. Our boy's defeated Dee Why 60 shots to 49 at Pittwater Memorial Club today. The match was played in near perfect conditions with the green running about 15 seconds.
The Belrose side comprised many of the players who won the Grade 3 Pennant this year. John Consentino, Doug Shell and Graham Hartmann's team had a 8 shot win, 22-14; Adam Taylor, Max Gray and Joe Saragozza a 3 shot win; Allan Hanson, Allan Borcher and Palmer Mitchell's team had a 16 all draw. Well done all.
2011 Belrose B Grade Action
2011 Belrose B Grade Skippers Action
2011 Belrose B Grade Mid week Triples Winners
2011 Belrose B Grade Mid Week Triples Flag Winning Team
Belrose's Star Junior Billy Johnson Selected for City RepresentativeTeam
Billy on the mat
Michael Harvey, Wednesday, 7 September 2011
The sides for the 2011 Junior (U18) Cities v Country Series have been announced. Congratulations to 16 year old Billy Johnson (see Teams below): Billy has had a great year playing in Belrose’s Zone Winning State Finalist 1’s Team, leading in the Winning Zone 4’s Championship Team and also starring again in the Juniors. The Cities v Country Series will be held at Cabramatta Bowling Club on the 26th and 27th November 2011. This Series is the major selection trial for the 2012 NSW Under 18 State Squad. Good luck Billy, congratulations and well done.
Cities
Country
Mason Lewis (Merrylands)
Tyrone Byrne (Roselands)
Cody Moffat-McDonald (Ettalong Memorial)
Nicholas Cadman (Roselands)
Bradon Sole (Guyra)
Dylan Wells (Manilla)
Luke Jones (Evens Heads)
Dylan Riley (Taree Leagues)
Ben Glasson (Mt Lewis)
Chris Mathers (Cabramatta)
Michael O'Loughlin (Merrylands)
Beau Prideaux (Cabramatta)
Belrose Representative Players - 2011 Zone 9 State Inter-Zone Side
Michael Harvey, Monday, 29 August 2011
7 Belrose Bowlers will represent Zone 9 in the NSW State Inter-Zone Competition. Each year Zone 9 play several Inter-zone matches, all are important, but none so much as the Inter-Zone Sides Championship in which all 16 NSW Zones compete.
This year it is being held at Nelson Bay & Soldiers Point Bowling Clubs from 9th to 11th September. Last year in atrocious conditions a loss to Zone 10 (Event Winner), cost Zone 9 a Finals spot, a disappointment as in 2009 we were the runners-up to Zone 12.
This years draw has Zone 9 playing Zones 5,8 &11 in the sectional rounds.
This years side: Brad Langelaar (Dee Why), Rod Hummelstad (Mona Vale), Steve Clark & John Campton (both Belrose) Matt Blackburn (Belrose), Jamien Lewis (North Sydney), Crawford Linton & Cy Threfall (both Belrose) Dave Baker (Harbord), Michael Harvey (Belrose), Brad Franklin (both North Sydney) & Nathan Wise (Belrose) Jake Homer (Mona Vale), Scott Sheppard, Jonathon Pollard & Steve Rawlings (All Harbord) Reserve George Appleby (Asquith)
Side Manager is President Bob Moran.
Crawford Linton Selected for NSW State Senior Side
Crawford Linton
Michael Harvey, Friday, 26 August 2011
Crawford Linton will play for NSW in - Australian Senior Sides Championship Warilla & S hellharbour 18-21 October 2011
The NSW Senior (60 & over) State Side has been announced: (26th August 2011)
Former NSW and Australian Legend Rex Johnston (Tuncurry) will make his NSW debut at the Senior level. Also named for the first time are Ross Ball (Alder Park) and Bruce Anderson (Westport). Rex formerly at Belrose BC will reunite his successful association with Crawford Linton, the current State Senior Singles Champion.
Position
NSW State Senior Side
Club
Lead
Reg McCulla
Taren Point
Second
Sam Laguzza
Swansea
Third
Crawford Linton
Belrose
Skip
Rex Johnston OAM
Tuncurry
Lead
Peter Hughes
Engadine
Second
Dennis Harmer
Wentworthville Leagues
Third
Bruce Anderson
Westport
Skip
Ross Maguire
Barmedman
Lead
Richie Clutterbuck
Armidale City
Second
Ross Ball
Alder Park
Third
John Roberts
Ettalong Memorial
Skip
Neville Downes
Soldiers Point
Manager - Dale Maitland
Coach - Bryce Stewart
Rex Johnston
2011 Rookie Pairs Finalists
2011 Rookie Pairs Finalists Mike "The Gift" Conquest & Adam "Moods" Moody
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 21 August 2011
The St Ives combination of Richard Hunt & Bob Leonard have won the 2011 Rookie Pairs Competition by defeating our Belrose team of Adam Moody & Mike Conquest 15 shots to 10 in the final played at Warringah BC today.
Earlier in the day, the boy's won their Semi Final 11 - 6 against the home team (Warringah) of Nick Skipper & Stu Everson (with Stu the lead in the winning Rookie Pairs team last year).
The Rookie Competition is very cut throat with no margin for error. Each match is played over only 12 ends. The other point of difference from the normal 2x2x2x2 Pairs format is that this Pairs competition is played by the International Pairs format - 3 Bowl Pairs. The leads each play their 3 bowls alternatively and then the Skips playing their 3 Bowls alternatively. Well done boy's ..... an awesome effort and achievement.
Zone Triples Semi Finalists
2011 Zone Triples Semi Finalists Max Gray, Richard "Guv" Wise & Ronald "Rocky" Davis
Michael Harvey, Saturday, 20 August 2011
Belrose Touring Bowlers visit Cabramatta BC
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 14 August 2011
photo's to come
Club President Andy Little reports ..
Today we (Belrose Touring Bowlers) had our annual Match against Cabramatta BC (CBC), an annual event that commenced back in 1982, and it was our Club's turn to visit CBC.
Belrose values their long time association with CBC, and usually attend their annual Presidents & officers day held in June.
48 players and 4 supporters travelled by coach to CBC and were met on arrival , entertained and had a fantastic game of bowls with CBC Men's, Ladies, Premier League and No 1 Pennant players.
Prior to this day, the Trophy was won by each Club 11 times. Unfortunately the day was won by CBC and both CBC President John Binnie and General Manager Barry Watkins through down the challenge to "Belrose" for their visit to Belrose in 2012 to have involvement of top grade players .
Yes, we need to win back the trophy.
Overall a great day enjoyed by all.
Bob Petkovich wins 2011 Club Minor Singles
2011 Belrose Minor Singles Winner Bob Petkovich Bob congratulated by President Andy Little
Michael Harvey, Friday, 12 August 2011
Friday afternoon the Minor Singles Final between Warren "Greeny" Green and Bob "Boche" Petkovich was held and marked by President Andy with Bob winning 31 - 21.
Warren who brought along his cheer squad was ahead for the first 6 ends then Bob slowly drew ahead. It was a terrific match and congratulations to both players for the spirit it was played in and in fact, congratulations to all the players who entered this most successful series.
2011 Belrose Minor Singles Finalists Bob Petkovich & Warren Green
Crawford Linton wins 2011 Club Major Singles
Belrose 2011 Major Singles Champion Crawford Linton Vice President and Marker Matt Blackburn congratulates Crawford Linton
Michael Harvey, Thursday, 11 August 2011
More info and photo's to come
Belrose 2011 Major Singles Final - night action
Belrose's Flag Unfurling Ceremony
L-R Andy Little (Belrose BC President), Carl Perry, Les McAlpine, Fred Leane (Zone 9 Patron), Bob Moran, Peter Muir (Bowls Coordinator)
Michael Harvey, Saturday, 6 August 2011
Today was a big day for Belrose with around 100 Bowlers plus supporters attending our flag raising ceremony.
Club veteran Ray Venterman, a member of the 1988 No 1 State winning team raised the State Winning flag
Carl Perry, Chairman of Selectors raised the clubs grade 3 Zone Pennant flag
Bob Moran, Zone President raised the clubs Grade 1 Zone Pennant flag and finally
Les McAlpine, State Councillor raised the clubs No 1 State Runner Up flag recently won at Ballina.
Following the flag raising an enjoyable afternoon of bowls, BBQ and various presentations took place.
Truly the day was a milestone in Belrose’s history.
Belrose - Runners-up Grade 1 State Pennant
Belrose flags proudly flying
Belrose Grade 3 Zone win
Adam Taylor Wins Zone 9 Rookie 2011 Title
Rye Berry (Nth Syd) Adam Taylor (Belrose) Bob Moran (Zone 9 President)
Michael Harvey, Sunday, 7 August 2011
Adam Taylor (Belrose) today won the 2011 Rookies Singles Competition by defeating North Sydney's Rye Berry 17 shots to 12 in the Final of the post sectional rounds played at Dee Why today.
Adam was presented with the trophy, the Pymbowl bell by Zone President Bob Moran
Adam now qualifies to play off in the State finals at Raymond Terrace on 1st & 2nd October.
