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Rockhampton Bowls Club

Locality: Rockhampton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4922 1685

Address: 94 Victoria Parade 4700 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.rockhamptonbowls.com.au

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24.01.2022 Annual General Meeting: Sunday, 13 December The Rockhampton Bowls Club's Management Committee Annual General Meeting will be held at 9am on Sunday, 13 December 2020. The purpose of this meeting is to report to members and then confirm the Election of Office Bearers for the 2021 year. Nomination forms are available throughout the club or can be downloaded from our website at https://rockhamptonbowls.com.au/news/club-news/... All members are encouraged to consider their ability to carry out one of the many voluntary positions vacated and/or to nominate others for positions declared vacant. Completed forms are to be left on clip on noticeboard. Nominations close 27 November 2020. * The club's Annual Presentation Night and Dinner will be held on Friday, 11 December 2020.

22.01.2022 The Capricornian Prestige Fours was a great success with 16 teams competing 6 from Rockhampton, 6 from Yeppoon, 1 from Diggers, 1 from Victoria Park, 1 from Gracemere and 1 from Emerald. Each of the teams played three matches over 16 ends. In a very tight contest, overall winners were the Rockhampton Bowls Club team of Graeme Hudson, Clem Magee, Ross Sanders and Bill Pearson who won all their three matches. Many thanks to the men and ladies volunteers who worked on the day.... Thanks also to Bill Richardson and Debbie Simpson for setting up the tables and Jim Hanley and Mick Hagan for trimming hedges and vacuuming the surrounds in preparation for the event. Other results: Runners-up: Ian Lenham, John Martin, L. Curtis, Alan Adams Third: Les Bayes, Bob McGowan, Andy Johnson, Brian Maclean Fourth: Rod Black, Peter Pidcock, Bill Richardson, Jeff Slater Fifth: Mike Browning, Dave Phillips, Geoff Baldwin, John Lewis Lucky draw: Ken Bussey, Dan Wilton, Wayne Wilson, Errol Gregson See more

21.01.2022 By Bob McGowan After a long and sustained set of negotiations and presentations following our return from Covid-19 we welcome back long-term sponsors and a number of new partners of the Rockhampton Bowls Club. We recently finalised our continuing association with The Capricornian, a partnership of some 37 years. Whilst we were interrupted earlier in the year in progressing this partnership, I am happy to announce The Capricornian has agreed to sponsoring the final six months ...of 2020. Next year will mark a quarter of a century of our association and we look forward to meeting with their marketing department either later this year or early 2021 to come to an agreement for hopefully a non-interrupted full year. The Mercure Rockhampton has again seen fit to maintain its association with our club, again another long-term sponsor. If any bowlers from out of town are looking for accommodation close to our facilities you can't stay any closer than the Mercure because it’s right next door. Fence signage sponsors include Trend Interiors Tile & Carpet Court, another business which has been a long-term supporter, and LJ Hooker. We welcome three new businesses which have come on board, Thomo’s Betta Home Living, Kev Brown’s Butchery and Nuflow. See more

20.01.2022 The importance of roles within a club By Lesley Bates Bowls Queensland has released the District/Club Administration Guide that highlights the responsibilities and duties of positions and ensures that the correct procedures are in place to comply with the legal responsibilities and assist with the efficient running of a club. I have been on some excellent club committees but it can be hard work to secure replacements when these positions become vacant. Sometimes, the reason f...Continue reading

19.01.2022 The Yeppoon team of Mike Browning, Angela Browning, Jenny Hanson and John Lewis (pictured) won the major spoils at The Capricornian Mixed Fours played at the Rockhampton Bowls Club on Saturday. RBC teams filled the placings with runners-up Bev Johnston, Graham Hudson, Rosie Rumpf and Clem McGee; third Ross Wellings, Carol Wellings, Harley Wilton and Joy Bourke; fourth Jeff Slater, Jean Graff, Cheryl Haack and Bill Dobson; fifth Sue Lane, Hazel Johnson, Andy Johnson and Bob McGowan. The Sportsman's Prize (lucky losers) went to Pat McGovern, Marion Dobbs, Errol Gregson and Ross Sanders. Prizes were presented by The Capricornian representative Troy Rowe.

14.01.2022 The Rockhampton Bowls Club reclaimed the Bates Goddard Interclub Fours trophy after 10 years at Victoria Park on Saturday. Our successful team (from left) were Errol Gregson, Clem Magee, Graham Hudson and Jeff Slater, pictured with CQ President Col James.

14.01.2022 The Capricornian Mixed Fours was played at the Rockhampton Bowls Club. 14 Teams contested the event. The results were very even with most teams performing well. However with wins, margins and ends the winners on the day was the Tony Zonca team from Victoria Park. Yeppoon run second with Rockhampton's teams coming in 3rd, & 4th,.and Diggers 5th. A great day of bowls. Sincere thanks to the Capricornian.

09.01.2022 By Rod (Kiwi) Gardiner Kennas 1 will have their name inscribed on the perpetual Capricornian Shield after winning Season 2 2020 of Jack Attack last Friday night. The season proved a great success with eight teams totalling 36 players playing a round robin series over eight weeks culminating in the final between Kennas 1 and Bowling Stones. The final points tally was: Bowling Stones 104, Kennas 1 100, Hobos 75, Bowling Blisters 71, BBs 64, Mayhem on Mary 58, Kennas 256, Joombi... Chasers 26. In the final, played over 5 ends, Kennas 1 got the better of Bowling Stones 10-9. The club received great feedback from the participating players and all indicated they would be back for more next year. The program introduced several players to the game for the first time and a number of players have indicated they are keen to pursue bowls on a more regular basis as members of our club. I would personally like to thank all the volunteers who donated their time during the series. I won't name them all here (lest I leave out one or two names) but you know who you are. In particular, I would like to thank our chairman Bev Johnston and former JA coordinator Peter Tyler for their unwavering support and The Capricornian for their ongoing sponsorship. Jack Attack will be back early next year. See more

09.01.2022 Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we are now completely closed. No more bowling, roll ups or functions. Meetings in person will be cancelled All business will be carried out from home.

08.01.2022 The upgrading of our BBQ area is now completed. The BBQ was donated by Beefeaters and is of a very high standard. To celebrate the opening of the BBQ a free breakfast was offered to our members. Sixty members/families enjoyed cereals, juices, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, baked beans, spragetthe toast and tea/coffee. Peter Tylers a master of poached eggs, Bernie Gottke, scrambled eggs, Peter Craig sausages/bacon. Max Littleton baked beans. Roy Dobbs who is o...ur master of BBQ cooking kept a close eye on the volunteers. Peter Tyler officially opened the new BBQ facility and Patron Grant Cassidy also addressed the gathering. A BPL type game was played and called the battle of the sexes. This time the men had a huge win over the ladies and I would expect very stiff competition next year. The original BBQ was built by the Douglas family and today the son of Jim Douglas called in to see the New BBQ. See more

05.01.2022 I'm pleased to report that the overhaul of our outdated website is well under way. If you visit the club's website at www.rockhamptonbowls.com.au you will notice numerous changes which hopefully provide a better service for members and non-members alike. Among other things I have created new segments for News and Upstairs Renovation. Also, under the Bowls header you will find new subheads for Results and Upcoming Fixtures. These will give you direct access to all competition ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 The men's 2020 competition winners were awarded their trophies at the club's Christmas break-up in December. They were: Champion Singles: Clem Magee; runner-up Ross Sanders.... Champion Triples: Stan Munro, Clem Magee, Graham Hudson; runner-up Les Bayes, Bob McGowan, Andy Johnson. Champion Fours: Rod Black, Peter Pidcock, Bill Richardson, Jeff Slater; runner-up Ken Matheson, Bob McGowan, Les Bayes, Brian Maclean. District Singles: Clem Magee; runner-up Phil Robinson. District Pairs: Rod Black, Jeff Slater; runner-up Clem Magee, Graham Hudson. District Triples: Rod Black, Clem Magee, Graham Hudson; runner-up Les Bayes, Bob McGowan, Andy Johnson. District Fours: Ross Sanders, Peter Pidcock, Bill Richardson, Jeff Slater; runner-up Bill Pearson, Bob McGowan, Graham Hudson, Clem Magee. Veteran Singles: Bob McGowan; runner-up Andy Johnson. Veteran Pairs: Andy Johnson, Bob McGowan; runner-up Bill Richardson, Jeff Slater. Veteran Fours: Bill Pearson, Ross Wellings, Bob McGowan, Les Wust; runner-up Ken Bussey, Peter Lawton, Bill Richardson, Jeff Slater. B Pairs: Bill Dobson, Bob McGowan; runner-up Mario Demasi, Peter Tyler. C Singles: Bob McGowan; runner-up Peter Pidcock.

04.01.2022 PAULINE and MERV MARTIN DAY Fourteen teams (42 players) contested the Pauline and Merv Martin Day (mixed triples) sponsored by Zelma Mace on 25 October. Successful on the day, with the highest winning margin over 18 ends, were Bill Pearson, Val King and Bob McGowan (pictured with Zelma Mace). Runners-up: Zelma Mace, Moyna Richardson, Bill Richardson; third: Joyce McGowan, Ken Mathieson, Ross Wellings; fourth: Joy Liddell, Pat McGovern, Clyde Jackson; Sportsman's Prize: Colleen Diehm, Bruce Ballentine, Michael Hagan. Seventy-six prizes were handed out in the multi-draw raffle with the vast majority overflowing on Ross Wellings' table!

03.01.2022 Renovations to the upstairs function area will get under way once plans for the complete project are delivered from the architect, Gaven Gilmour, of Bauhinia Architects. Mark Faulkner, a registered builder, has inspected the site and will come back with his plumber to have another look at the area to gauge the best avenue for the plumbing required for the new cold room. This project will be completed in stages, the first being the installation of the cold room and constructio...n of the new bar. Further down the track the project will include modernisation of the area where the old bar now stands. It is hoped that we will have plans completed and back to us in the very near future so work can commence. Once we have them to hand we will display the plans for all members to view both in the clubhouse and on our website. The entire upstairs area will not be renovated at once; the plans will allow for renovations to be completed in stages. Your committee will look at applying for other grants to offset the cost of the remainder of the renovations. See more

01.01.2022 Nominations open for Mayoral Trophy The 2020 Rockhampton Regional Council Mayoral Trophy (Mixed Fours) will be played at Rockhampton Bowls Club on Saturday, 7 November. Play will start at 9am and consist of three games of 16 ends (or the bell at 2 hours 15 minutes). Nominations close 1 November.... Full details and nomination forms are available at https://rockhamptonbowls.com.au/wp-cont//2020/10/mayor.pdf See more

01.01.2022 The CQDLBA team of A. Vaughan, P. Ward, J. Markey and D. Vaughan won The Capricornian Ladies Invitation Fours hosted by Rockhampton Bowls Club. Runners-up were A. Browning, M. Wilson, D. Corbet and K. Buntain (Yeppoon); third K. Borg, H. Everett, J. Burke and B. Johnston (RBC); fourth L. Tompkins, A. Thomas, J. Lawrence and S. Lane (RBC). The Sportsmen's Prize went to the Diggers team of K. McCrohan, J. Godsmary, Y. Ruthford and G. Hagen. The Capricornian Customer Service Manager Lauren Robinson presented the prizes.