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PRESIDENT’S CUP 2022
After the success of the 2021 President’s Cup, the event is set to return even bigger and better. The structure of the event will remain the same – with selected captains leading fours sides over four nights in a multi format competition. Last year’s sides consisted of six players, comprising teams of triples and pairs,…
READ MOREUPCOMING LADIES EVENTS
The 2022-2023 season is about to get underway – with the Regional Gala Day, HBA Ladies Patron’s Day, Pitcher Shield, and Lorna Rowley Shield events fast approaching. The Ladies Region 6 Gala Day will be held at Murray Bridge BC on Friday 9th September 2022, with play commencing at 10.00am sharp. As in previous years,…
READ MOREREGIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2022-2023
Please find attached the Events Calendars provided for Region 6 (Eastern Region). Helen Lindner has released the Ladies’ Events Calendar, and Greg Miller has provided a composite Calendar of both Ladies’ and Men’s events. Region 6 (Ladies) Events Calendar 2022-2023 Region 6 Events Calendar 2022-2023 Any queries regarding ladies’ events should be directed to Helen…
READ MOREVALE – TREVOR GRIGGS
On Thursday morning we bade farewell to bowls colleague Trevor Griggs. Trevor was born into a dairy farming family at Prospect Hill in 1939, and remained an integral part of the local community for the rest of his life. Son Geoffrey spoke of his father’s working life as a farmer, timber mill hand, and local…
READ MORELENSWOOD BOWLING CLUB
A number of clubs within the Association have expressed concern about the the ongoing viability of some of the smaller clubs in the 2022-2023 season. This post is to reassure all clubs that the HBA will not be losing the Lenswood Bowling Club from the competition. Following determinations made at both a Special General Meeting…
READ MORETREASURER’S REPORT 2021-2022 (ADRIAN POBKE OAM)
My financial report for the 2021-2022 year is attached. Copy of END OF FINANCIAL REPORT 30-4-2022 (FINAL) This may be my final Treasurer’s Report after six years in the position. I have enjoyed my time immensely, although I have had some nasty comments made by some Club Members. When I first took over the position,…
READ MORESECRETARY’S REPORT 2021-2022 (TERRY STEPHEN)
I am pleased to have completed my twelfth season as a member of the HBA Executive Committee, including my seventh season as Secretary. Whilst the spectre of Covid continued to impact on most aspects of everyday life – minimal disruption was caused to bowls. Afternoon teas and sandwiches were on the way out anyway, and…
READ MOREPRESIDENT’S REPORT 2021-2022 (TONY MIK)
Another successful season done and dusted, with few issues causing any serious angst. It was good to see members embrace new formats on Wednesday pennants and the President’s Cup. Constructive observations and feedback from members re possible ways to expand/improve these two competitions have been discussed at executive level and are likely to be implemented….
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Congratulations to all players and clubs who competed in this year’s HBA Pennant finals. Make sure that you check out the Bowls SA Facebook page, where photos of all premiership winners have been posted. Bowls SA | Facebook Some are still celebrating, others planning the end of season wind up, while others back on the…
READ MORESATURDAY DIVISION I GRAND FINAL
Hahndorf overcame their minor round loss against Woodside three weeks ago, to storm home on grand final day, and take their second successive Division I Premiership. Woodside had a strong win over arch rival Lobethal in the semi finals, and comfortably accounted for perennial finalists Mt. Barker in the prelim – giving them some confidence…
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