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24.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks Queensland Premier League Skip for Enoggera, Queensland State player, Co-host of the best Bowls Show on Facebook "The Queensland P...remier League Bowls Show " 2019/20 State Fours Winner, Runner State Singles and alround Journeyman of Queensland bowls Steven Tong who won the Warilla UBC Wildcard Entry at the UBC Draft a few questions: 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls? A: A mate of mine who doesn’t play anymore by the name of Peter Fitch will have you in stitches with one liners and sledges, Matty Lucas and I seem to have some great banter and jokes, but there are a few jokers in the game. 2. What's your favourite discipline i.e. singles, pairs, etc.. A: Love the team game so fours would be my favourite, especially through premier league, 12 people trying their guts out for each other. 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? A: Probably the fact you can buy a (raffle ticket) in the draft and get picked out to play in one of the richest and strongest comps ever formed, you either get chosen or get lucky (wink wink). 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? A: Haven’t played in it yet so at the moment I wouldn’t change anything, people have been saying time limits and other things so not really sure to be honest. 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. A: I was pretty lucky to select my own team so would have to go with what I chose, Leroy and Seamus. 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be? A: That’s a hard one, but maybe at the Australian Open bring back the mixed pairs again and would love to see a Junior/Senior Comp from everyone around Australia competing. 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? A: Geez there are heaps but my three would be Jo Edwards, Sean Baker and Mark Casey (back in the day). 8. You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. A: Haven’t played with some of these guys so I would love to but Jo Edwards, Aaron Teys, Nathan Rice and Myself, cause anyone could skip a good team (lol). 9. Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else? A: Gary Lawson, had a few trips with him during premier league at Enoggera, oh man I thought I could talk....ha ha love ya Gaz. 10. Name your top 10 all time skips . A: No particular order Kurt Brown, Sean Baker, Kelvin Kerkow, Wayne Turley, Nathan Rice, Aron Sheriff, Charlie Hayes, Brett Wilkie, Shane Garvey , Matt Flapper. 11. If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be? A: Everyone can follow their bowl and stand at the head to watch the game and be involved. 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat? A: Visualize the shot I’m going to play and look at the arc of my bowl turning and pick that point half way and stand on the inside of the mat. 13. How would you attract new members? A: Bowls is a sport for all ages but it is really beneficial for people that have been in contact sport or more physical sport, I would concentrate on those people coming out of their game and want to still compete but can’t on their own anymore or people that have bad backs. Etc. 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? A: Nothing really, just need more people to be more hands on and promote the game. If every person that plays worked on just getting one person they know into the game it would be pretty significant impact wouldn’t you think???? 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game? A: Keep at it, don’t let your dreams fade, took me 25 years to play for my state in the open men’s, best day, week, year of my life. Don’t give up. 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice? A: Practice with purpose, be positive and don’t get frustrated. Form is only temporary. 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? A: There’s a few juniors I’d name but don’t have to be young to be up and coming. A mate of Mine Nathan Chapman gives it everything he has got and his determination and focus is second to none. I’d like to see him be at the pointy end of some big comps when we are back on the greens. 18. Do you have a pregame routine? A: I try to listen to some music and chill out before most games, and try to be funny which normally calms most people as well when we are playing. But I don’t focus until I’m playing my bowl, can only control the bowl in my hand until I let it go. 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? A: Probably a couple, was pretty exuberant in my younger days so have definitely pulled the reigns back a bit now and fear of Flying, still have the fears but continually working on them, lots of support from a few bowlers that have had to sit next to me, hey Wizz and Georgia, Big Damo (lol). 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grabs, name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship team . A: Too Hard to pick, hopefully our Wildcard team will be at the pointy end and hopefully Team Kuiti bags another. 21. What is your fondest bowls memory? A: Probably last year 2019 when we could actually get on the greens, lol, but debut for QLD, State Fours winner and Runner up in the singles and runner up in AUS Open fours, always a good time when you play with your mates. 22. What are 2 questions you'd ask a world class bowler that aren't that aren't on this list? A: Would you like to have a game together sometime and Do you wanna Lead or Skip??? Thanks for sparing your time Tongy to answer my questions mate, I look forward to catching up with yourself at the UBC Ultimate Bowls Week starting on the 14th of December at Deer Park. Tongy is an Excitement Machine on the green and will be playing without fear as a UBC Wildcard winner at Deer Park in December. Tongy has selected a World Class Team to support him in the UBC with Current World Singles Champion of Champions tittle holder, Victorian State Skip , Perennial Winner and Shock omission at the UBC Draft Night having played outstandingly well for the host club Deer Park in the Inaugural UBC Championship last year Lee Schraner and NZ International Seamus Curtin. Captaining such a highly talented and fiercely competitive team who have the UBC experience of Schraner combined with Quality New Zealand International bowler Seamus Curtin means that any team foolish enough to underestimate this lineup will be in for a rude awakening . The Richest Prize Pool in Bowls $500,000 will be up for grabs at Deer Park Bowling Club in Melbourne starting on Monday the 14th of December when the most Elite Bowling Field in the World will play 3 Consecutive Tournaments over 5 Action Packed Days for there chance to WIN A Staggering HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN PRIZE MONEY. Get Ready to GET YOUR UBC ON Australia the Count Down HAS BEGUN

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21.01.2022 Jason Kuiti UBC Team Owner asked Karen Murphy of Team Weipa Crocs the following Questions. Karen who is an absolute legend of the sport who has done pretty much everything there is to do in bowls including the amazing feat of amassing 646 games for Australia and here is a short overview: Club: Cabramatta State: NSW Cap number: 56 Caps for Australia: 646*...Continue reading

20.01.2022 The Flemington Kensington Colts are primed for the Ultimate UBC Championship Week.

18.01.2022 UBC Team Owner Jason Kuiti asked Ray Pearse from Team Geelong Clippers and Cabramatta Bowling Club the following questions: 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls? A: Ben McCall (Cabramatta) is the funniest bloke I know. 2. What's your favourite discipline ie. singles, pairs, etc.. A: I've probably had the most the success in singles. But my favourite is a team game in pennants....Continue reading

18.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks The Welsh Wizard and Taren Point Marque player David Axon a few questions about bowls 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowl...s. Chris Green 2. What's your favourite discipline ie.singles, pairs, etc.. Pairs and Fours 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? The scoring is something I really like, as you could be 18 plus shots down going into the last end and still have the chance to win the game, also getting rewarded for touchers as well 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? Only thing I would change would be shot clock or extend to maybe a minute. 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. Ryan Bester, Ray Pearse & Aaron Sheriff 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be. For me the UBC concept covers all areas how we want the game to progress well done Mark Casey and his team it’s been a great success and long may it continue 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? Robert Weale, Ali Forsyth & Marc Wyatt 8 You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. L Barrie Lester 2 David Axon 3 Ali Forsyth S Aaron Sherriff 9.Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else. Craig James 10. Name your top 10 all time skips . William Thomas Robert Weale Marc Wyatt Phillip Rowlands Graeme Archer Jeff Webley Wayne Turley Ali Forsyth Alex Marshall Aaron sherriff 11.If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be. Change players positions during any game apart from singles 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat. I stand so my feet are pointing in the direction I want the bowl to go,I judge my line normally after trial ends or sometimes look for markers on bank to help. 13. How would you attract new members. By changing the games concept like the UBC and BPL which is making the game more glamorous and exciting.. 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members. I know in the uk it’s more to do with sponsorship and funding there are some many clubs closing due the this problem. What is your fondest bowls memory? Being apart of the Taren Point 3 peat side some amazing memories 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game. Practise makes perfect !!! 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice. Work on delivery drills etc 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? Kyle Hansen 18. Do you have a pregame routine? Not really just focus on the job you need to do 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? Selection for wales was my biggest obstacle but put a lot of time and commitment in to get the honours 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grab name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship teamteams . Event 1 Dandenong The Point Event 2 Moama exodus Event 3 Broadbeach moama UBC Moama Thanks for sparing the time to answer my questions David , I'm sure yourself and Ali G are looking forward to playing the entire UBC at Deer Park as you boyz won the UBC event 2 there last August when it was freezing. Good luck to yourself Ali and fellow Kiwi Mike Naggy.

17.01.2022 UBC Team Owner Jason Kuiti asked BPL ,UBC & Australian Superstar Aaron Teys from Team Warilla Gorillas , Current Australian Squad and Warilla Bowls & Recreation... Club the following questions: 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls? A: Kevin Anderson. 2. What's your favourite discipline ie. singles, pairs, etc.. A: Pairs. 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? A: Something new is fun. 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? A: 7 ends instead of 5. 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. A: Ray Pearse, Harly McDonald and Aron sheriff 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be? A: 3 a side singles and pairs but each player is to play at least 2 games of singles. 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? A: Jeremy Henry, Alex Marshall, Leif Selby. 8. You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. A: Barrie Lester. Aaron Teys. Corey Wedlock. Aron Sheriff 9. Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else? A: Corey Wedlock. 10. Name your top 10 all time skips. A: Ali Forsyth. Ryan Bester. Kelvin Kerkow. Steve Glasson. Carl Healy. Aaron Wilson. Leif Selby. Jeremy Henry. Aron Sheriff. Alex Marshall. 11. If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be? A: To give the mat away again. 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat? A: Spot on the bank. Stance can change depending on the shot. 13. How would you attract new members? A: 1 free coaching lesson and a few drinks vouchers. 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? A: Money. 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game? A: Never give up and practice the right things (Don't go for a roll up to muck around and drive the whole time). 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice? A: I use to love going for a practice with dad. Play a game of singles first to 11 and not spot the jack. 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? A: Jake Rynne. 18. Do you have a pre-game routine? A: Listen to Michael Jackson. 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? A: Leaving all my friends and family in Ballina to move to Warilla at the age of 16. Warilla were very supportive and welcoming so it made it a lot easier. 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park, in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grabs, name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship team. A: Way too hard to say. So much talent and ability in one place to call. Thanks Teysie for your generosity with your time answering my questions. I wish yourself and fellow teammates Aussie Jeeza and Corey ' Machine' Wedlock the best of luck in the Ultimate UBC week at Deer Park shortly.

13.01.2022 Mr Michael Wilks is affectionately known as 'The people's Champion.'

10.01.2022 Ultimate Bowls Week - Team Preview Last week we provided a team preview on the Streaky Bay Sharks and The Point (Taren Point Bowling Club). Both, the Sharks a...nd The Point were two of the more impressive teams in 2019 and this is likely to continue in 2020. The two teams are stacked with International players and will be a force at the Ultimate Bowls Week in December. Today, we provide team previews of the champions of 2019 The Dandenong Club and winners of event three Port Melbourne Borough Boyz. DANDENONG CLUB The Dandenong Club were simply sensational in the inaugural UBC season. They got off to a great start with a victory in the first ever UBC event at the Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club. Gary Kelly played the "shot of the tournament" to get his team the win over Warilla with the last bowl of the match in the incredible quarter final clash. Kelly continued his brilliant form through the year, and he received excellent support from Australian Jackaroo Barrie Lester and Aussie legend Wayne Turley. Both Lester and Turley combined superbly laying the perfect platform for Kelly. Winners of the Ultimate Team for 2019, and will go close again in 2020. Prediction: Hard to see this powerful trio not featuring heavily in finals in 2020. Kelly loves the carpet surfaces and with the strong form of both Lester and Turley, we’re expecting The Dandenong Club to win at least one event in 2020. PORT MELBOURNE BOROUGH BOYZ The Port Melbourne Borough Boyz were terrific in the final event of the year, earning them the chance to play Exodas in the final. The team from Port Melbourne went into the final as underdogs but came away as champions after the complete team performance in the biggest match of their careers. Exciting young star Nathan Wilson was brilliant during the whole event, but his performance in the final had to be seen to be believed. Together with Brett Spurr and Johnny McCarron, the Borough Boyz got better in each event and will head into the Ultimate Bowls Week full of confidence. Prediction: A lot depends on Nathan Wilson, he only has to repeat his form from the final event of 2019 again to ensure the Port Melbourne Borough Boyz will be one of the teams to beat in 2020. Next week we preview the Flemington Kensington Colts and the Bowls Asia Tigers

10.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks Dean O'Neill from UBC Team NCE Raptors and Bundoora Premieres a few questions 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls. A: Br...ad Gibson 2. What's your favourite discipline ie.singles, pairs, etc.. A:Fours 3. What do you like about the UBC concept?A: I like that’s Its something different and exciting 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? A: I wouldn’t really change much, Its something new, different and exciting which I think hits its target. 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. A: Gary Kelly, Joshua Corless and myself 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be. A: A fours game where you bowl 1 bowl each in order and for the second bowl you can pick the order to suit the players whos best for the shot on offer. 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? A: Gary Kelly, Lee Schraner and Joshua Corless 8 You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. A: Alex Marshall Skip Gary Kelly third myself second Brad Gibson 9.Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else. A: Jason Schwarzer 10. Name your top 10 all time skips . Gary Kelly, Adam Galloway, Joshua Corless, Steven Schwarzer, John McIntyre, Luke Aiello, Jack Woodhouse, Ben Hubber, Luke Eddington, Peter Thomas 11.If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be. A: back to 25 ends pennant 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat. A: I work off the shoulder of the bowl and stand with right foot across the centre of the mat and left just in front 13. How would you attract new members. A:Barefoot bowls and advertisement 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? Lack of advertisement and participation, more people played barefoot and saw high level wouldn’t think its an old persons game 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game. A: Work on the fundamentals, more time you put in the more you get out and practice with purpose. 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice. A: I usually think you need to have a purpose to what youre doing to get the best out of practicing. 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? A: Got a few, tough to pick. Liam turner, Nick Cahill and Brad Schwarzer. 18. Do you have a pregame routine? A: not really, just before pennant try and get a roll up and something to eat 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? A: trying to understand Gary Kelly’s instructions from the other end. Made the quick choice to stay up the same end as him. 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grab name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship teamteams . A: NCE Raptors Dandenong Club. NCE Raptors Exodus. NCE Raptors Borough Boys Overall NCE Raptors 21. What is your fondest bowls memory? Winning vic open pairs with Joshua Corless 22 What are 2 questions you'd ask a world class bowler that aren't that aren't on this list? Favourite Cruiser Flavour? Pre and during game song selections and why? Thanks very much Deano for sparing the time to answer my questions. I look forward to catching up with you at the Ultimate UBC Week at Deer Park shortly.

08.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks UBC Warilla Gorilla's player, former Irish International, Commonwealth Games Medalist, Warilla Superstar who is a prolific Champion ...and one of the nicest players ever to play the game Jeremy Henry a few questions 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls. Lee Such 2. What's your favourite discipline ie.singles, pairs, etc.. used to be singles now I’m older I prefer all team disciplines 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? Quick format 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? 15 second shot clock is a bit extreme 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team ? Paul Foster Alex Marshall Aron Sheriff 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be. 3 man team singles 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? Leif Selby Alex Marshall Aaron Teys 8 You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. Ryan Burnett Nathan Rice Jeremy Henry Alex Marshall (we won Aussie open fours and was really enjoyable playing together) 9.Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else. Gary Kelly Ryan Bester 10. Name your top 10 all time skips . Gary Lawson Alex Marshall Richard Coarsie Jim Baker Neil Burkett Aron Sheriff Peter Bellis Sammy Allen Tony Alcock Andy Thomson 11.If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be. no respot 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat. I get line from the bank , stance depends on what shot I’m playing 13. How would you attract new members. More shorter format events 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? Too many other active sports out there 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game. Practise and practise 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice. I like to practise against someone playing for money or beer etc always be competitive (practise how you play you play how you practise) 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? Toby Peters unfortunately he so talented at all sports 18. Do you have a pregame routine? Not really just focus on the game ahead 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? Leaving my family and friends and moving to Australia to work and play bowls for Warilla . With dedication, love for the sport and my competitive nature to succeed 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grab name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship teamteams . Warilla v Dandenong Warilla v Moama Warilla v Exodus (Positive thinking ) 21. What is your fondest bowls memory? I have a few, winning world pairs title with Sam Allen in 1996 in Adelaide when I was 22, winning world singles in 2000 at Johannesburg (beating Steve Glasson in final) winning world indoor pairs 2004 with my best friend Ian McClure (only qualifiers ever to win it, played about 15 games) Carrying the Northern Ireland flag at the 2002 commonwealth games in Manchester and winning a silver in the singles. But I have so many , winning NSW premier with Taren Point, NSW state 1s and champions league, bpl with Warilla, 6 world cups in front of my home crowd at Warilla .. but recently winning my 2nd golden nugget against the GOAT Alex Marshall in arguably the best field of 12 players I had ever played in was pretty special Thanks Jeeza for sparing your time to answer my questions mate. I look forward to catching up with you at the Ultimate UBC week at Deer Park shortly.

08.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks Superstar Chloe Stewart who plays in the UBC with Team Weipa Crocs, Chloe also plays for Tweed Heads, Queensland and Australia. Chloe's teammates are two of the Greatest Ever Females to play bowls and will a formidable team at the Ultimate UBC Week at Deer Park shortly. 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls. Kevin Anderson, always provides a good laugh. ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks former Taren Point UBC player and club member, former NSW State player and one of the most likable players in the game John Green a ...few questions 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls. Nathan Wilson 2. What's your favourite discipline ie.singles, pairs, etc.. Pairs or Pennants 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? Fast and the scoring system 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? Keep the time clock at 20 seconds 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. Ali Forsyth Ben Twist Nathan Wilson 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be. Something that on 3/5 ends per match the opposing team can reduce the skippers bowl from 2 to 1 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? Wayne Turley Aron Sherriff Steve Glasson 8 You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. Barrie Lester J Green Ben Twist Alex Marshall 9.Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else. Barrie Lester 10. Name your top 10 all time skips . Aaron Sherriff, Wayne Turley, Ali Forsyth, Steve Glasson, Michael Wilks, Brett Duprez, Mark Jacobson, Alex Marshall, Nathan Willson, Nathan Wise 11.If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be. Singles 25 up 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat. I visualise the arc from the jack and pick it on the green. On the front 13. How would you attract new members. Drink packages to start. 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? Peoples time with Work and kids Sports etc 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game. Practice the right things with a respected player etc. 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice. Give it all the concentration you can and should do during a game and not for to long. 1 hour Max at a time. 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? Nick Cahill 18. Do you have a pregame routine? Not really no 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? Wayne Turley and got him to move to Tweed Heads 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grab name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship teamteams . Warilla Moama Dandenong Chargers Wildcard Team Streaky Bay 21. What is your fondest bowls memory? My first No1 state pennant and Winning the NSW CoC singles. 22. What are 2 questions you'd ask a world class bowler that aren't on this list? Do you still get nervous for big games. Best or favourite surface. Thanks John for taking the time to answer my questionnaire mate, all the best at your new club Mt Lewis and I'll see you on the green again shortly.

05.01.2022 UBC Team Owner Jason Kuiti asked Jade Groenewege from Team ITP QLD and Victoria Point Bowling Club where he plays with ITP Queensland Teammate Sean Baker who Jadeo has won back to back Australian Pairs Titles with, the Magpie Boyz are the Double Defending Australian Pairs Champions which makes this a very Dangerous pairs combo with big runs on the board and a proven pairing that should see ITP secure finals berths in all 3 events at Deer Park, Jade answered the following ques...Continue reading

04.01.2022 One of the most likable players in the UBC is ITP Queenslands Sean Baker and here's his UBC Podcast, I like his tip that 'he'd like to see one of the new teams ' have some success in the UBC Ultimate week.

04.01.2022 UBC Team Owner Jason Kuiti asked Liam Turner from Team NCE Raptors & Premier League player from Bundoora R.S.L Bowling Club the following questions. 1.Who is th...e funniest person you know in bowls? A: Bradley "Sticks" Gibson 2. What's your favourite discipline ie. singles, pairs, etc.. A: Fours. 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? A: The fast format and points system. 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? A: Seems good as it is,couldn’t think of anything. 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. A: Gary Kelly, Sheriff, Marshall. 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be? A: Not sure 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? A: Gary Kelly, Josh Corless, Jarryd Davies. 8. You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. A: Me, Bester, Sheriff, Marshall. 9. Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else? A: Most bowlers can’t pick it. 10. Name your top 10 all time skips. A: Luke Aiello, Gary Kelly, Nathan Murray, Wayne Roberts, Josh Corless, Dean O’Neill, David Wells, Ali Forsyth, Leigh Mclvenny, Frank Polimeni. 11. If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be? A: No Re spot. 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat? A: I stand in between the middle and top of the mat and aim my feet close to my grass line, I usually look at the bank at the start but changes throughout the game. 13. How would you attract new members? A: More involvement with schools, barefoot bowls, need to get younger people trying the game. 14. What is your fondest bowls memory.? A: Our season this year at Bundoora RSL going 17-1, great team, great blokes. 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game? A: Practice, practice, practice and don’t get angry because you are not as good as the higher level players, it will come if you put in the time and effort. 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice? A: Usually if I am on a rink with people we will play 2-4-2 but when it’s smaller, maybe 1 person, I like to play quick 11 up singles. If it’s just me I like to work on different shots and do drills. 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? A: Koby Cromie 18. Do you have a pre-game routine? A: I like to practice with music and headphones on for half an hour before pennant. 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? A: Probably balancing footy and bowls last year was tough, I was co-captain and missed a lot of games which sucked but at the time I had a lot of state stuff on. 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grabs, name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship team. A: Exodus v NCE Raptors, Dandenong Club v Warilla, Murray Steamers v Borough Boys. Overall NCE Raptors! 21. Bonus Question Q. Having Luke Aiello as your Team Manager gives you a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw from as he played in the inaugural UBC, Luke's a staunch and sometimes Angry/Fired Up opponent, club first man and team leader for the Bundoora Hornets , what do you think he'll be like as your team manager? 21 Bonus Question A. I think having Luke is a really big asset to the team and as you said will give the team massive help. His wealth of experience on the green and his competitive nature will help the Raptors a lot. I have nothing but respect for Luke always helping me with anything at all, when I was in a tough spot luke backed me and did everything he could to help me and still is. Just don’t put short bowls in his line or then you will see him fired up Thanks Liam for making the time to answer my questions which gives everyone an insight into the Youngest player ever to play in the UBC. Good luck to team owner Tony of the NCE Raptors also his players Liam Deano ,Chopper and Team Manager Luke Aiello at the Ultimate UBC week being played in early December at Deer Park.

02.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks the Greatest Player of the modern era, the most successful Team Scotland athlete of all time with 5 Gold Medals, 1Silver Medal havin...g represented Scotland at 6 Commonwealth Games , 6 time World Indoor Singles Champion, 4 times Mens Pairs and 2 Mixed Pairs World Indoor Champion and enough other national and international accolades to fill a book Alex 'Tattie' Marshall MBE who plays In UBC for Moama ... Q1. Who is the funniest person you know in bowls? A: Graham Donaldson Q2. What's your favourite discipline i.e. singles, pairs, etc. A: Pairs Q3. What do you like about the UBC concept? A: Quick and exciting. Q4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? A: If you hold 3 with the last bowl it should be able to score if drawing for 4th shot. Q5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. Foster, Bester. Q6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be? A: 6 man team, 6 x singles, 3 x pairs, 2 triples, 5 ends each game. Q7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? A: Paul Foster, Jeremy Henry, Richard Corsie. Q8. You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. A: Paul Foster, Ryan Bester, Aron Sheriff, Tattie. Q9. Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else? A: Ryan Bester. Q10. Name your top 10 all time skips A: Alex Marshall, Richard Corsie, Aron Sheriff, Aaron Wilson, Jeremy Henry, Ali Forsyth. Q11. If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be? A: No re- spot. Q12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat? A: I just look at my target then angle myself on the mat. Q13. How would you attract new members? A: I think by what the BPL and UBC are doing is lots of atmosphere, noise, jazzing the sport up. Q14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? A: Sponsorship, and is still tagged as an old man’s game. Q15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game? A: Always to practice and play with a better player than yourself as you will learn more and always keep your concentration. Q16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game,what is your interpretation of practice? A: My practice is when I play competitive matches as no time to practice. Q17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? A: Bradley Buchan from Scotland. Q18. Do you have a pregame routine? A: Just listen to music. Q19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? A: My opponents. Q20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grabs, name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship team. A: Too hard to call as so much talent and ability. Q21. What is your fondest bowls memory? A: Drawing the shot within 6 inches of the jack v England to put us into the Gold Medal match. Q 22. What are 2 questions you'd ask a world class bowler that aren't that aren't on this list? A: What’s your favourite shot, do you prefer backhand or forehand, and what player do you like to beat the most and why. Thank you very muchly Alex for taking the time to answer my questionnaire mate and I look forward to catching up with you for a beverage or 4 shortly.

02.01.2022 Team owner Jason Kuiti asks current World Champion of Champions Singles, Former Australian Representative, Current Victorian State Skip and Bendigo East Skip Le...e J Schraner a few questions 1.Who is the funniest person you know in bowls? A: Adam Galloway 2. What's your favourite discipline ie. singles, pairs, etc.. A: Singles 3. What do you like about the UBC concept? A: Fast and furious 4. What would you change to improve the UBC concept? A: Ability to kill 5th end 5. Select your Ultimate UBC team. A: Merv King, Jo Edwards, Ryan Bester 6. If you were asked to come up with a bowls concept what would it be? A: Bring back Jack High! 7. Who are the best 3 players you have played with? A: Paul Dorgan, Todd Simmons, Wayne Roberts 8. You have been invited to play in a prestigious fours tournament, name your dream team including yourself and positions. A: Lee Schraner, Jo Edwards, Alex Marshall, Ryan Bester 9. Who do you know who always talks about bowls and nothing else? A: Brad Marron 10. Name your top 10 all time skips. A: Paul Dorgan, Wayne Roberts, Todd Simmons, Matt Flapper, Wayne Ruediger, Ryan Bester, Aron Sheriff, Aaron Teys, Aaron Wilson, Alex Marshall 11. If there was one rule you could change in bowls what would it be? A: Just as a trial - no touchers 12. How do you judge your line and where do you stand on the mat? A: Fixed bank poasition drawn back to 3-4 metres in front of me. Always left side of the mat to allow delivery on both hands across the centre of the mat. 13. How would you attract new members? A: More special open days at a specified audience 14. What is holding bowls back from attracting new members? A: Stereotypical views 15. What advice would you give an aspiring bowler wanting to advance their game? A: Always train with a purpose and use a mentor and coach you trust. Also, prepare the best way for you, individually. 16. When bowlers say I'm going to the club to practice they generally just play a game, what is your interpretation of practice? A: You don't practice, tou train. A coach should ensure efficient and purposeful training. Practice is an absolute waste of time. 17. Name an up and coming player you think will be a star? A: Brendan Gallagher 18. Do you have a pre-game routine? A: Not the best prep but it works for me - coffee and darts! 19. What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome in bowls and how did you do it? A: There have been a few. Probably mental health. Learning to accept myself in the game for who I was and making the most out of limited opportunities. 20. With the UBC playing all three events back to back to back at Deer Park, in one Ultimate week with $500,000 prize money up for grabs, name two finalists teams for each event and the Ultimate Bowls Championship team. A: Dandenong have the runs on the board but the Chargers will be hard to beat on home soil. Thanks Leroy for sharing your bowls experiences and giving everyone an insight into your bowls journey. See you at the Ultimate UBC week at Deer Park shortly where you are playing with Superstar Steven Tong and NZ International Seamus Curtin.