Bowling Club

We will have the following Sides in the Metropolitan and Hills Pennant Competitions this season.

Saturday Pennant Competitions:

• Premier (metro) - (1 Side consisting of 4 teams of 4 players)
  

• Hills Division 1 - (1 Side consisting of 3 teams of 4 players)
  

• Hills Division 2 - (1 Side consisting of 3 teams of 4 players)
  

• Hills Division 3 - (1 Side consisting of 3 teams of 4 players)
  

Wednesday Pennant Competitions:

• Premier (metro) - (1 Side consisting of 4 teams of 4 players)
  

• Hills Division - (2 Sides each consisting of 3 teams of 4 players)
  

Thursday Pennant Competition (Ladies):

• Hills Division - (1 Side consisting of 3 teams of 4 players)

After holding our subscriptions at the same level for a couple of years, these have now been marginally increased and include the Bowls SA capitation fee and the HBA fee. Subscriptions are due to be paid by October and are as follows:

• Full Members - $180.50
  

• Social Members - $30.00

One Tuesday afternoon in February 2001 eight primary school students from St Michael's Lutheran Primary School and Hahndorf Primary School met after school at the Hahndorf Bowling Club and commenced the first coaching program of Junior Bowling. After a six week coaching period the same students took part in the first Alick Collins Cup Competition which was named after one of the founding members of the Hahndorf Bowling Club.

Lenswood - Alick Collins Cup Winners 2009

Whilst the concept of our Junior Bowls Development Program has changed from an after school project to its now being conducted during school hours, the basic premise hasn't altered. That is to introduce primary and, where possible, secondary school students to the game of lawn bowls.

The aim of the program is :-

• To teach an alternative sport to students.
  

• To introduce bowling to young people as a possible future sport for their involvement.
  

• To give interested students the opportunity to reach the Junior State Squad level.
  

• To provide a Community Service through junior sport.

For example, in 2009 the students from seven schools were coached. Involved were St Michael's, Hahndorf, Littlehampton, Verdun Christian, Oakbank Area, Lenswood and Gumeracha schools. This meant that in excess of 300 primary school students were being introduced to Lawn Bowls. At the conclusion of some 7 weeks coaching, 112 boys and girls took part in the Alick Collins Cup Competition for that year held between 12 noon and 3pm on a Tuesday in March/April at the end of the coaching program.

Approximately 15 to 20 Hahndorf bowlers regularly assist with the coaching program which is managed by a Junior Bowls Development Committee of the Club.

Since its commencement in 2001, the Club has applied for grants from the Active Club Grants Program and up to 2009 has received in excess of $10,000. Many sets of small bowls, target mats, jacks, measures and other equipment have been purchased.

The Club has been able to obtain excellent publicity for Junior Bowls including articles in the 'South Australian Bowler' which is distributed to all members of every bowling club in South Australia. Also, the local hills newspaper 'The Courier' has given very good coverage in both stories and Photos.
This publicity benefits the whole Club and lawn bowling in general and is seen as a worthwhile community service.

For further information, please contact David Davis:
phone: (08) 8391 1221 or email: djmmdavis@senet.com.au
or the Hahndorf Bowling Club.

The Hahndorf Bowling Club will once again host its very popular Night Owls Competition.
This is a competition to not only introduce persons to the game of lawn bowls, but also to involve members of the community in a fun atmosphere with raffles, prizes and general enjoyment.

Night Owls will commence on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in January 2010 for two individual separate 7 week competitions. The exact dates will be displayed later in the year.
Players should attempt to be at the club at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start.

• Cost is $4 per person per night.
  

• Teams of 4 are preferred but lesser number and individual entries are most acceptable.
  

• No previous experience in lawn bowling is necessary.
  

• Bowls are available at the club for use on the night.
  

• All that is required is yourself plus acceptable footware (eg with softish flat soles).
  

• A BBQ and the club's bar facilities are available each evening.

Either book in individually or as a team, or just turn up on one of the first evenings.
For bookings and other details please contact either .....
Malcolm Keller (08) 8339 6319 or Michael Wheal (08) 8388 6370

The Clubroom facilities are available for private hire.
Please contact Elizabeth Collins (Clubroom Manager) (08) 8388 7430 or Michael Wheal (Secretary) on (08) 8388 6370 for rates and details.

It is intended that extensive coaching and practice sessions will be organised for all players and intending players this coming season. All members will be advised of the details at a later date.

The Social Committee will plan a series of Club events stretching over the 2009 / 2010 Bowling season.
Members will be advised of all such events after they have been arranged.