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PRESIDENT’S CUP 2023
The draft has now been completed for the President’s Cup 2023 – set to get underway on Friday 17th November 2023. Congratulations to all players selected in the following sides: VAL DEEBLE(YELLOW) CINDY FALCO(ORANGE) SHERYLE JOSEPH(GOLD) BUTCH MIK(RED) TONY MIK (GREEN) BRIAN SCOWN(BLUE) Geoff Deeble Neville Mansell David Wuttke Scott Pittaway David Freebairn Jamie Burt…
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BOWLS RULES REMINDER
The HBA Committee have become aware that there are a number of players (both new and experienced) who are unaware of a number of aspects of the rules of the game. This is just a brief reminder that all players should be familiar with the following: POSITION OF PLAYERS The position of players on the…
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SCHROEDER SHIELD 2023 AND NOLAN WALKER SHIELD 2024
Nominations are now open for selection in the Schroeder Shield and Nolan Walker Shield matches. SCHROEDER SHIELD AND NOLAN WALKER The Schroeder Shield match between HBA, Lower Murray, and Southern Mallee will be held at the Mannum Bowling Club on Sunday 17th December 2023 – with 32 players required to field eight rinks. The Nolan…
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PRESIDENT’S CUP 2023
After the huge success last season of the President’s Cup, the event is set to return in November and December 2023. The structure of the event will remain the same – with selected captains leading four sides over four nights in a multi format competition. Last year’s sides consisted of five players, comprising teams of…
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LORNA ROWLEY SHIELD SELECTION
Congratulations to all bowlers selected to represent Eastern Region in the forthcoming Lorna Rowley Shield. The match will be played at the Murray Bridge Bowling Club on Tuesday 14th November 2023 – with players to be present no later than 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Lunch will be provided – with the cost for HBA…
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VALE: DEAN HANNA
It is with great sadness that members are advised of the recent passing of Dean Hanna. Dean was a long standing member of the Gumeracha Bowling Club, and heavily involved with the Gumeracha Football Club, and other local community groups. Poor health had prevented his involvement in bowls in recent years, but he will be…
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HBA PROGRAM 2023-2024
The program for the HBA 2023-2024 season has now been finalised. All Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday pennant fixtures have been uploaded into Bowlslink – and are available to view via the results portal. Copies of the program book cover and insert are attached, however hard copies will be distributed to the clubs throughout the coming…
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LADIES’ EVENTS
The 2023-2024 season is about to get underway – with the HBA Ladies Patron’s Day, Lorna Rowley Shield and Pitcher Shield events fast approaching. The HBA Patron’s Day is the official opening to the Thursday Ladies Pennant competition, and honors HBA Patrons Merv and Kath Miles of Gumeracha. The event will be held at the Lobethal Bowling Club…
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VALE HEATH RAYMOND
Heath Raymond – 17.10.66 – 29.7.23. The Hills Bowling Association is saddened to learn of the recent passing of esteemed member Heath Raymond. Following a successful bowling career in the Metropolitan Association, Heath spent the latter part of his time in the Hills, initially with Meadows, and later with Mt. Barker. Heather was a fierce…
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RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL COURSE
As clubs are aware, everyone who serves behind the bar must have a Responsible Service of Alcohol accreditation. Courses are readily available online – but for those who are not computer savvy, the Woodside Bowling Club have made arrangements for a group course to be run by Mt. Barker TAFE. The course will be run…
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