
News
Prelim Final 1pm trial ends. Game starts 1:15pm
20 May2022
19 May 2022
14 May2022
14 May2022
M Scott/P Newman/H Mills def H Turk/P Farrell/M Brown 28-14
14 May 2022
12 May 2022
6 May 2022
Club championships Open fours and Mixed fours.
Entries are now open for the Open fours and mixed fours. Refer below links for details.
6 May 2022
Mid Week Pennants Selections round 5
5 May 2022
29 April 2022
28 April 2022
24 April 2022
M Scott/P Newman/H Mills def T Travato/D Travato/T Bromley
22 April 2022
20 April 2022
T Travato/D Travato/T Bromley vs M Scott/P Newman/H Mills
20 April 2022
15 April 2022
Refer link to the Zone 10 results and ladder.
9 April 2022
Congratulations to Zone 10 on winning the Veteran Interzone yesterday by defeating previous champions Zone 15 Central Coast. A great effort well done to all.



8 April 2022
Social Bowls
Games of Social Bowls played in the morning will all now commence at 10am.
These include the following:-
The club will open the doors at 9.30am to allow social bowlers entry & you will be able to get service from that time.
7 April 2022
Champion of Champion Pairs
4 April 2022
There are going to be social bowls games on Easter Saturday and Anzac Day. Put your names on the board if you want to join in on the fun. Refer below links for details.
Easter Saturday Social bowls link
Anzac Day Social bowls link
4 April 2022
Mixed Triples
Round 1 of the mixed triples was completed yesterday. Quarter finals will be on Sunday 10 April at 9:30 am, Semi Finals Sunday 10 April at 1:00 pm.
Refer link for results and the draw.
2 April 2022
Handicap Pairs Final
Congratulations to G Bowry / H Mills defeating P Morton / D Phillips 23 – 20 in a high quality game. Well done to both teams.
Handicap Pairs
28th March 2022
Mixed Triples
Round 1 kicks of on Sunday 3rd April. Click here for draw
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
27th March
State Pennant Finals
Congratulations to the Grade 6 Pennant team for making it through to the quarter finals in the State Pennants over the weekend. The boys put in a fantastic effort. The QF again Nelson Bay was neck and neck the whole way but unfortunately went we down in the last few ends. Check out our facebook page for photos of the day. We hope to have photos available on the website later this week.
Click here for full results from the weekend
18th March 2022
Semi Finals of Handicaps Pairs
P Morton / D Phillips vs A Johnson / B Hoad (tonight 6:00PM)
G Bowry / H Mills vs D Smith / P Eagle (Deferred)
15th March 2022
Bus to Maitland
Ian & Scott Haggarty of Haggarty Real Estate are very generously sponsoring the bus to Maitland on Friday 25 March. 54 seats available on the bus to cheer on Grade 6 in the State Pennant Championships. Put your name on the sheet in bowls office if you are interested. Those that have already paid see Andrew for a refund.
Thank you Ian and Scott for your continuing support for bowls at the Hills Club.
14th March 2022
Quarter Finals Handicap Pairs
Wednesday 16th March 6:00PM
J Logue / P Newman vs A Johnson / B Hoad
P Morton / D Phillips vs P Glasson / P Neckerauer
R Moye / E McElduff vs D Smith / P Eagle
G Bowry / H Mills vs A French / M Fotheringham
Click here for Round 2 results
8th March 2022
Handicap Pairs Update
Due to the rain Green 3 will still be closed for the next few days. Round 2 of the Handicap pairs is scheduled for Wednesday 9 March and will have to be changed into a split round because there are 8 games to be played. Four games will now be played on Wednesday 9 March at 6pm and four games will be played on Friday 11 March at 6pm. Refer below for games schedule.
Wednesday 9 March at 6:00pm
C Mitchell / J Hall vs A Johnson / B Hoad
J Logue / P Newman vs V Ardill / C Lees
P Morton / D Phillips vs F Tabone / D Roberts
P Glasson / P Neckerauer vs R Moffit / J Mackenzie
Friday 11 March at 6:00pm
D Panutti / B Goldrick vs R Moye / E McElduff
D Smith / P Eagle vs A Cover / I Jones
G Bowry / H Mills vs J Melit / R Smart
A French / M Fotheringham vs S Cummins /R Cafe
25th February
Entries are now open for Rookie Singles and Mixed Triples. See following links for entry details and dates
24th February
Round 1 of Handicapped pairs completed
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
20th February
Final mixed pairs
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Mixed Pairs. S De La Harpe and D Phillips defeated B Johnson and A Johnson
Check out the Mens Bowls facebook page for more photos from the day.
13th February
Round 1 handicapped pairs
The handicapped pairs draw is now available. First round commences Wednesday 23rd Feb at 6:00PM
Draw is available in 2021 Championship Results – Watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
Finals mixed pairs
Congratulations to our finalist in the mixed pairs.
B Johnson and A Johnson v S De La Harpe and D Phillips
Final is scheduled for Sunday 20th Feb at 1:00PM
8th February 2022
Round 1 Mixed Pairs Contestants
5th February 2022
Mixed Pairs Progress
Rounds 1 & 2 of the Hills Club 2021 Mixed Pairs conducted today, Saturday, & next up is the QFs starting Sunday, February 6 at 9:30 am
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
29th January 2022
Mixed Pairs
Hills Club 2021 Mixed Pairs Championship draw is now available. Round 1 commences Saturday, February 5 at 9:30 am.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
15th January 2022
Various Happenings
4 items to cover –
- Calendar update (also updated in Bowls Calendar page)
- Handicap Pairs
- Saturday Bowls (also updated in Social Bowls Weekly Schedule page)
- Zone 10 Selections (also updated in Achievements page)
2022 Zone 10 Selected Sides – John Smith OAM Shield
Congrats to Peter Eagle & Col Lees
5th January 2022
Event News
2 events coming up soon, the Australia Day game & the Mixed Pairs. Check out the noticeboard for entry details
Australia Day
Mixed Pairs
27th December 2021
Vale Ron Conway
News that a Hills Club Legend passed away today
Ron’s record includes:
- 1985 NSW Singles
- 1986 NSW Champion of Champion Pairs
- 1985 & 1988 Hills Club Major Singles
- 1986 Hills Club Major Pairs
7th December 2021
Who’s who?
The Hills District Mens Bowling Club (HDMBC) Committee was formally introduced at the Hills Club AGM held on Monday 6th December 2021
President – Anthony (Tank) French
Committee Members – Peter Farrell, Perry Neckerauer, Dave Roberts
The following men were elected as selectors and will be in place until May 2023:
Peter Eagle, Perry Neckerauer, Peter Newman, Phil Briggs
4th December 2021
Finals Today
Minor Singles Final
Congrats to Byron Hoad, 2021 Minor Singles Champion, defeating Peter Glasson in today’s Final (with Marker: Peter Eagle)
Minor Pairs Final
Congrats to Grant Bowry & Peter Farrell, 2021 Minor Pairs Champions, defeating Ron Goulding & Arthur Johnson in today’s Final
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
3rd December 2021
Major Pairs Final
Congrats to Peter Newman & Jim Hall, 2021 Major Pairs Champions, defeating Peter Farrell & Perry Neckerauer in today’s Final
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
2nd December 2021
Minor Singles
The remaining SF game completed today & now we head for the 2021 Minor Singles Final, on Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm between Byron Hoad & Peter Glasson
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
Finals Schedule:
- Friday, December 3 at 2 pm – Major Pairs Final
- Saturday, December 4 at 1 pm – Minor Singles Final
- Saturday, December 4 at 1 pm – Minor Pairs Final
28th November 2021
Minor Pairs
Both 2021 Minor Pairs SFs completed today & next up the Final – to be played Saturday, December 4 at 1 pm – between Team Farrell & Team Johnson
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
Other Happenings
- Thursday, December 2 at 5 pm – Minor Singles SF (Phil Briggs vs Peter Glasson)
- Friday, December 3 at 2 pm – Major Pairs Final
- Saturday, December 4 at 1 pm – Minor Singles Final (along with Minor Pairs Final, as above)
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
27th November 2021
Senior Singles Final
Congrats to Michael Brown, 2021 Senior Singles Champion, defeating Phil Briggs in today’s Final 31-18
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
Minor Pairs SFs
The remaining QF games completed today & now we await the 2021 Minor Pairs SFs, now due for Sunday, November 28 at 1 pm
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
21st November 2021
Minor Singles & Pairs Updates
No play today (where’s that undercover green?) but some games completed earlier. Games now scheduled for Saturday, November 27 at 1 pm but complicated due to some players involved in both championships. The noticeboard should be your friend to keep up with the happenings.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
19th November 2021
Presentation Day
14th November 2021
Minor Pairs QFs
The 2021 Minor Pairs Championship is also now down to the QFs, due Sunday, November 21 at 1pm
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
13th November 2021
Minor Singles QFs
Now we’re down to the QFs for the 2021 Minor Singles Championship, due Saturday, November 20 at 1pm
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
7th November 2021
Minor Singles Progress
Weekend action saw Round 1 & half of Round 2 completed. Next action: the remainder of the split Round 2 on Saturday, November 13 at 1pm
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
31st October 2021 (22:00)
Championship Draws
2 Hills Club Championship Draws now available; the 2021 Minor Singles & 2021 Minor Pairs
Minor Singles
Round 1 commences Saturday, November 6 at 1 pm, with a split Round 2 commencing Sunday, November 7 at 1 pm
As usual,check out the noticeboard for the Marker &/or game slot(s)
Minor Pairs
Round 1 starting Sunday, November 14 at 1 pm
For both Champioships refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
31st October 2021
New Look
A change of uniform coming up for next year – Andrew’s been determining requirements & arranging orders. Photos below for the shirt & cap or refer the Uniforms page.
16th October 2021
Roll-up Rules Update
The Roll-Ups page has had an additional update –
Roll-up rules whilst only double-vaccinated people can use the greens –
- Club MUST be open
- You MUST Covid Safe check-in at front desk with proof of double-vaccination
- Then provided the green/rink is available you may roll-up
- Please DO NOT roll-up outside the club being open
- Please DO NOT go straight onto the green without Covid Safe check in
14th October 2021
Bowls News
Andrew says, “Social Bowls start next week with some restrictions…” (but next week, who knows?)
Club Champs action – see below
10th October 2021
Almost there…
If all goes well tomorrow, Monday 11th October 2021, the Hills Club doors should be open at Midday! It seems that it will be another day before we bowl but Angus’s recent email notice has all the details –
Bowls Restart Info – as at Oct 6 2021
Keep calm, keep safe & get ready to roll
1st July 2021 (amended 17:00)
Coming up (we hope?)
Minor Singles
As advised, closing date extended to 4th 14th July (whoops) & now we have the schedule…
Minor Pairs
26th June 2021
Major Pairs Progress; Lock-Down!
Major Pairs SFs today & (if you haven’t heard) we’ve got a Lock-Down to cope with!
Some words from Andrew…
“Results attached of the Major Pairs . Do not know when we will be able to play Final of the Pairs or Senior Singles . The Minor Singles closes on the 1st July but as the club is on lockdown that will be extended until Wednesday 14th July after lockdown is lifted . This lockdown will throw the calendar out a little but so be it. There will not be any Championship games on the weekend of the 10th/11th July or on the 17th/18th July as that weekend will be the Pennant State Finals ( if goes ahead) . At this point the players going to Maitland will still be playing a trial on Sunday 11th July , more info will follow.”
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
25th June 2021
Senior Singles Final
We’re heading to the 2021 Senior Singles Final…
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
20th June 2021
Senior Singles Action
The 2021 Senior Singles Championship QF games played today, Sunday – but a slight change to the draw schedule, in that the SFs are now down for Wednesday! (see below)
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
19th June 2021
Senior Singles Progress
The last of the 2021 Senior Singles Championship Round 2 games played today, Saturday – & here’s the updated listing for tomorrow’s games, Sunday 20 June.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
17th June 2021
Zone 10 Veterans
As per the noticeboard…
16th June 2021
Coming Up, 2 Championships…
Senior Singles
2021 Senior Singles news keeps coming; Saturday games advised earlier, & now here’s the Sunday lineup
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
Minor Singles
Entry form now up on the noticeboard, with a closing date of Thursday, 1 July
15th June 2021
Bowls Report
Another report from the Bowls Committee for your perusal. (As earlier, the regular Bowls Committee meetings save their communications for the meaningful ones – & certainly something to write about this time!)
Refer the reports within the Bowls Committee page
10th June 2021
Squad Selection
The 2021 NSW Pennants Grade 6 Finals are to be held at Maitland, 16-18 July 2021
Also updated on the 2021 State Pennants page
6th June 2021
Singles & Pairs Updates
Senior Singles
After the weekend split rounds of the 2021 Senior Singles Championship, we still have some games to come – as below – on Saturday, 19 June.
Major Pairs
A catch-up 2021 Major Pairs QF game has been snuck in & we’re heading to the SFs, now set down for Saturday, 26 June at 1pm – but keep an eye on Senior Singles results & the noticeboard!
For both Champioships refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
5th June 2021
Senior Singles
2021 Senior Singles Championship underway today with most Rd 1 games. Sunday should complete Round 1 & get started on Round 2 (should).
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
2nd June 2021
Major Pairs Progress
Yes, some progress. One catch-up game done, another still to come – with date TBA – & also dates TBA for any of the other games! (Amazing what game precedences can do to a Bowls schedule.)
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
31st May 2021
Photos Upload
Job over! Waded through all the photos from the weekend & managed to find a few for the Photos pages
30th May 2021
Pennant Playoffs Outcome & Senior Singles
Zone 10 Pennants Grade 6 Flag!
What a weekend! The Hills Green Side takes out the Grade 6 Final with a strong win over Wenty Leagues! (Also featuring was The Hills Red Side with a win in their Elimination Final but losing their Semi-Final to NBC)
Lots of info on the updated 2021 State Pennants page (happy reading everyone!?)
2021 Senior Singles
Championship Draw now completed, refer 2021 Championship Results
The Senior Singles Championship gets underway with split rounds 1 & 2 – details below (read carefully & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard)
26th May 2021
Pennant Playoffs Update
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page, which has had a re-hash to include all Post-Sectional info (happy reading everyone!?)
24th May 2021
Photo Updates
Some photos from last week’s happenings added to the Achievements & 2021 Comp Photos pages
23rd May 2021
Major Pairs Update
Some progress with the 2021 Major Pairs today, Sunday, but still some catch-up games due to Senior Interzone commitments with dates TBA.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
22nd May 2021 (updated from 20th May 2021)
”That time again”
Pennant payments have been added to Bowler’s cards & can be used to help pay membership fees which are due by end of May.
There is now an online payment system that requires payment by credit card. Please check the club’s website for details.
17th May 2021
Hills Club Playoffs
16th May 2021 (20:30)
Major Pairs Progress
Some 2021 Major Pairs games today, Sunday, but unavoidable delays for others due to Senior Interzone commitments & a practice game next Saturday, 22/5, between the victorious Grade 6 Sides, in preparation for their Pennant Post-Sectional playoffs in 2 weeks
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
16th May 2021
Rd 10 Pennants Update
Official listing of all Hills Grade Side results for Saturday, now uploaded – along with a link to the Zone 10 Pennant Finals Schedule
Note: Saturday 29/5 game times for Grade 6 –
- 9am for Grade 6 Red
- 1pm for Grade 6 Green
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
15th May 2021
Rd 10 Pennants News
Official listing of all Hills Grade Side results for today, Saturday, are delayed, but –
Congrats to both Grade 6 Sides for today’s wins & finishing top of their Sections! Congrats too, for the Pennant Cup Team finishing off their season with a win!
Remember that the “Zone 10 Results & Ladders” link is available on our 2021 State Pennants page – if you really can’t wait to burrow into any Club rink results
14th May 2021
Pennant Playoffs News & Tweaks
Here we are, the night before the last 2021 Pennant Sectional round & with both Grade 6 Sides “fingers crossed” for the Playoffs. Now here’s news that they’ll be here at home!
It will require a little tweaking for that Friday’s Social Bowls, so keep reading…
13th May 2021
Senior Singles
Entry form now up on the noticeboard, with a closing date of Wednesday, 26 May
10th May 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 10
Lucky last round of Sectional play coming up! Go The Hills!
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
Good News: Grade 3 are at Home this week (along with Grade 5 & Grade 6 Red). There should be no repeat of the saga, “3 bowlers in a car with only a Gregory’s”!
9th May 2021
Rd 9 Pennants
Saturday Pennant outcome: 2 up, 4 down with Grade 3 & Grade 6 Green being successful
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
Note: The Zone 10 Results & Ladders website page may be fixed by the time you read this but the Hills Pennant Cup score needs adjusting. Team went down 16-18, not the 2-16 showing (the last time I looked).
(Got me thinking whether a 21-ends game could finish 16-2 & yes it could – with 3 tied-ends along with 1 shot scored each end. As for tied-ends, they could be equi-distanced bowls – or no bowls left in play! Happy Mothers Day)
6th May 2021 (21:00)
Major Pairs Rejig!
An early game, a delayed game & Voila! – no need for the 2021 Major Pairs split Round 2
(Now let the rearrangements begin! Keep watching the noticeboard for news on game times)
6th May 2021
Boohaa! Health & Weather
3rd May 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 9
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
And… Calling all Grade 6 contenders…
2nd May 2021
Weekend Updates
Rd 8 Pennants
Saturday Pennant outcome: 2 up, 4 down with Grade 5 & Grade 6 Red being successful
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
2021 Major Pairs
Sunday saw the Major Pairs get underway
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
26th April 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 8
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
25th April 2021
Rd 7 Pennants – Official
Here we are, normal business has resumed. No changes – still 2 Up, 2 Down (& 2 Byes) with both Grade 6 Sides winning!
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
24th April 2021
Rd 7 Pennants – Interim?
Until “Hills Official Results” arrive (?), a check on the Zone 10 data reveals a “2 out of 4 day” – ie 2 Up, 2 Down (& 2 Byes) with both Grade 6 Sides winning!
Temporary Results:
(In case you’re wondering, these results came from the “Zone 10 Results & Ladders” link on the 2021 State Pennants page & then selecting any “The Hills” listing. Happy exploring!)
22nd April 2021
Major Pairs
Championship Draw now completed, refer 2021 Championship Results page
The 2021 Major Pairs Championship gets underway on Sunday, 2 May at 1pm.
As per the Draw, just 4 games in Round 1 (but with a split Round 2 coming up), so check out the noticeboard for your game slot.
19th April 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 7
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
18th April 2021
Major Singles Final
Congrats to Peter Newman, 2021 Major Singles Champion, defeating Byron Hoad in today’s Blue Ribbon event Final in a very high standard game!
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
17th April 2021
Rd 6 Pennants
Another 4 out of 6 this week! Success today for Grade 5, both Grade 6 & Grade 7. Good going!
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
15th April 2021
Bowls Committee Comments
The Notices page has had a rehash & now has 2 sub-menus for General Notices & Bowls Committee pages. When our Bowls Committee reports you should see it here on the website (& Members’ Email inboxes). No promises that it’ll be monthly; just when there’s something meaningful from their get-togethers?
14th April 2021
Major Singles QFs
All 2021 Major Singles Championship QFs now resolved & so we move on to Sunday, 18 April for Finals day – SFs at 9am & then the Final after lunch.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
12th April 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 6
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
11th April 2021
Rd 3 Pennants
Only Grade 6 Red tasted success today but well done to all bowlers for getting through the weekend double-header.
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
10th April 2021
Rd 5 Pennants
Only 2 out of 6 this week; success for Grade 6 Green & Grade 7. Good luck to all Pennant Grade Sides for an early start Sunday, 11 April, to our Rd 3 catch-up game.
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
8th April 2021
2021 Over 40s Representation
For the Over 40s bowlers hoping to represent NSW, refer the link below:
However, one little thing before you “prep that form”, please note the need to be aged 40 or Over AND 59 or Under
(Yes, I know the Circular mentions “Over 40s” but we’ve confirmed with BowlsNSW that the eligibility in the NSW CoP applies!)
BowlsNSW Circular for State Over 40s EoI
7th April 2021
Major Singles Progress
All 2021 Major Singles Championship Round 2 games completed over the last 2 days & now it’s down to the QFs – these now scheduled for Wednesday, 14 April at 5:30pm.
As usual, check out the noticeboard for the Marker &/or game slot(s).
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
1st April 2021
Major Singles Update
Done & dusted today for the last game in Round 1 of the 2021 Major Singles Championship.
Now we’re heading to the split Round 2 to be conducted “post-Easter” ie over Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, April 6 & 7, with a 5:30pm start. Some games rearranged already so check out the noticeboard for the Marker &/or game slot(s).
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
31st March 2021
2021 Zone 10 Senior Interzone
Congrats! Hills Club Representatives in the Zone 10 Senior Interzone Side features Peter Eagle, along with Mike Brown & Col Lees as Reserves.
29th March 2021
Pennant Selections Rds 3 & 5
Coming up after Easter, a big weekend for the Pennants Sides – Rd 5 on Saturday & also the rained-out Rd 3 on Sunday
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
28th March 2021
Major Singles Underway
Round 1 of the 2021 Major Singles Championship commenced today, with some games due for completion during the next few days.
A split Round 2 will be conducted “post-Easter” ie over Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, April 6 & 7, with a 5:30pm start. Check out the noticeboard for your Marker &/or game slot(s).
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
27th March 2021
Rd 4 Pennants
4 out of 6 this week; success for Grade 3, both Grade 6 & our Pennant Cup Team!
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
24th March 2021
Major Singles Update
After last Sunday’s nasty weather, we’re trying again for this Sunday, 28 March
Check out the noticeboard for your Marker &/or game slot(s).
Refer Championship Draw in 2021 Championship Results
22nd March 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 4
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
Also…
20th March 2021
Zone 10 message…
“Due to the inclement weather and the forecast over the next 48 hours Zone 10 Pennant Rd 3 and Zone 10 Open, Reserve & Senior Singles has been postponed this weekend.
Pennant Rd 3 has been rescheduled for Sunday 11th April at 9.30am roll up.
Reserve Singles at Denistone Sports Club & Club Guildford rescheduled for Sunday 28th March.
Zone Open, Reserve & Senior Singles to be rescheduled for Sunday 18th April (Venues TBA).
Zone 10 Match Committee will meet this week to look at rescheduling dates for the Zone 10 Singles Finals”
Hills Club addition…
Our Major Singles round is also not happening this Sunday
Andrew on duty monitoring flood levels?
17th March 2021
Friday Bowls Changes
15th March 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 3
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page
14th March 2021
Major Singles & Pairs info
2021 Major Singles
Championship Draw now completed, refer 2021 Championship Results
The Major Singles Championship gets underway with a split round 1, to be held with start times of 9am & 1pm on Sunday, 21 March
Check out the noticeboard for your Marker &/or game slot(s).
Note: Due to State Singles Precedence (following today’s games postponements), some rearrangements will be required.
2021 Major Pairs
Entry form now on the noticeboard, with closing date of Thursday, 22 April 2021
13th March 2021
Rd 2 Pennants
2 up, 2 down (& 2 byes). Success for Grade 6 Green & Grade 7
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
12th March 2021
Hols Fun?
Easter & Anzac Day are around the corner, so here’s something to keep in mind (& as usual, pop your entry on the noticeboard)
8th March 2021
Pennant Selections Rd 2
Team selections now on the 2021 State Pennants page (with Grade 5 & Pennant Cup having byes)
6th March 2021
Pennants Results
Well done Club, 4 grades got up today.
Refer 2021 State Pennants page for all results, for both State Pennants & Pennant Cup
2nd March 2021
Senior Interzone Side
Congratulations to Mike Brown, Peter Eagle & Col Lees, being selected in the Senior side for the annual “Michael Schwarcz Shield” match-up between Zones 10 & 15.
28th February 2021
Zone 10 Senior Pairs
Well done to Bruce Goldrick & Peter Eagle, runners-up in the 2021 Zone 10 Senior Pairs
24th February 2021
State Pennants & Pennant Cup
The website page now available – refer 2021 State Pennants
Check it out, lots to see – eg Selections, Draws, MoP info (latest rules for Movement of Players), etc, etc
23rd February 2021
Pennant Teams
Teams for 1st round of Pennants (6 March) now posted on the noticeboard, along with Teams for a final Internal Trial game on Saturday, 27 February.
2021 State Pennant website page being prepped – ready real soon?
21st February 2021
Zone 10 Senior Pairs
Well done to all the Zone 10 Pairs contenders this weekend – but for two Hills teams they’re heading to the Semis at NBC on Saturday, 27 February at 9:00am. ie Mike & Col have won their Section games, as have Bruce & Peter winning another Section, & they’ll contest one of the Senior Pairs Semi Finals. Yes, they’re drawn against one another – but at least we can expect one Hills team in the Final during the afternoon! Good luck guys.
15th February 2021
Social Bowls Tweaking?
Social Bowls pages Social Bowls Weekly Schedule & Friday Bowls also updated & adjusted for various Start times & playing formats
13th February 2021
2021 Zone 10 Senior Fours
Successful in the Final played today were the team of Mike Brown, Peter Eagle, Col Lees & Harold Mills. Great job, guys.
11th February 2021
2021 Major Singles
Entry form now on the noticeboard, with closing date of Thursday, 11 March 2021
8th February 2021
Zone 10 Senior Fours
Well done to all the Zone 10 Fours contenders last weekend – but for one Hills team they’re heading to the Final at Merrylands BC on Saturday, 13 February at 9:30am. ie Mike, Peter, Col & Harold are into the Senior Fours Final.
5th February 2021
Earlier Social Bowls?
Change of alarm times?
Social Bowls pages Social Bowls Weekly Schedule & Friday Bowls also updated
31st January 2021 (20:00)
Triples Final confirmation
The Relativities of the Internet mean that 2 separate emails travel at different speeds (something to do with the mass of pixels slowing things down? (didn’t Einstein & Hawkins argue that?) Without further ado, here’s the late delivery of the evidence from today’s Triples Final.
31st January 2021
2021 Triples Final
Very even throughout, an extra end, & Team Mills takes it out on the last bowl. Well done to Mike Brown, Col Lees & Harold Mills, successful over Peter Farrell, Jim Castles & Peter Newman.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
30th January 2021
Major Triples Progress
The Final awaits, expected Sunday 31 January!
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
24th January 2021
Major Triples
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
23rd January 2021
Bowlers Forum
A forum that was conducted on January 17 was very successful & some ideas were presented. A report has been put on the noticeboard & is included below. The Club also believes that other bowlers of the Club should have an opportunity to attend similar forums & so all bowlers whose prime club is The Hills will be able to register for one of the upcoming forums. Dates of these additional forums will be advertised in the near future.
Men’s Bowler Forum – January 17 2021
17th January 2021
2020 Senior Singles
Yes, 2020 is now done! Today Graeme Drabsch was successful over Jim Castles to wrap up the 2020 Senior Singles Final, finally
Refer Draw/Results in 2020 Championship Results
15th January 2021
Zone 10 Interzone Seniors Trial
Congratulations to Peter Eagle, selected for Zone 10 Seniors in the Interzone Trial vs Zone 13 (along with some familiar names)
14th January 2021
Mixed Fours, Senior Singles & Triples
2021 Mixed Fours Final
Played today & won by Margaret Scott, Elizabeth Leahy, Peter Newman & Harold Mills, defeating Lorraine Douglass, Hayley Turk, Mike Brown & Col Lees
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
2020 Senior Singles Final
Finally, we should wrap up 2020, when the final Final gets played Sunday 17 January at 1pm between Graeme Drabsch & Jim Castles
2021 Major Triples
2021 Major Triples action gets underway Saturday, 23 January at 1pm
Championship Draw now completed – refer 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
11th January 2021
Trying again, seems that the Mixed Fours Final is now on Thursday 14 January at 2pm – but as always, watch for updates/news on the noticeboard
10th January 2021
Mixed Fours Progress
It’s down to the Final – & now arranged for Wednesday 13 January at 2pm
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
Selectors EoI Call
1st January 2021
Mixed Fours
2021 Mixed Fours action gets underway Saturday, 9 January at 1pm
Championship Draw now completed – refer 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
30th December 2020
Passing of Barney Roberts
Some words from Andrew…
23rd December 2020
Zone Singles
Yes, another 2021 Zone Event is on the noticeboard, this one is for entry into the Zone Singles. As usual, being contested in Open, Senior & Reserve categories. Closing date is January 29, 2021
Refer the Zone 10 Calendar on the Bowls Calendar page for details
17th December 2020
2021 Fours
“Evidence has come to light…” that Team Newman did indeed beat Team Maitland (sorry for the delay)
14th December 2020
Australia Day Social Bowls
Check the noticeboard & get your team entries in…
12th December 2020
2021 Fours
2021 Open Fours done & dusted (already), with Rod Watts, Perry Neckerauer, Eric Ripps (subbing for Dave Roberts) & Peter Newman defeating Peter Eagle, Mike Brown, Warren Heden & Dale Maitland 26-16.
Said to be, “An extremely high standard game with the winners getting a big lead but were getting run down towards the end , but hung on for a very good win”
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results
11th December 2020
Zone Events
Yes, the 2021 Zone Events are starting. The noticeboard now has entry forms for the Zone Fours & Zone Pairs, both being contested in Open, Senior & Reserve categories. Closing dates are January 15, 2021
Refer the Zone 10 Calendar on the Bowls Calendar page for details
10th December 2020
Even more 2021
Entry forms now up on the noticeboard for two events in 2021 –
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2021 Mixed Fours – Closing date 31/12/20 (played from 9/1/21 to 17/1/21)
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2021 Triples – Closing date 14/1/21 (played from 23/1/21 to 31/1/21)
Refer Bowls Calendar for all details
9th December 2020
2021 Still Happening
2021 Open Fours SFs played this evening. Now we’ve got the Final due for Saturday, 12th December at 1pm.
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
6th December 2020
2021 Underway!
2021 Open Fours started today. SFs set down for Wednesday 9th December 5:30pm
Refer Draw/Results in 2021 Championship Results – & watch for game updates/news on the noticeboard
4th December 2020
Social Bowls & Greens Info
2 reference items; the when & where of playing during this Christmas/New Year period
Greens available
Updates for “Greens Renovations” in Notices page
News Page Cleanup – actioned 6 January 2021
2020 items already included in other pages – eg Results, Photos, etc – are now removed from the News page
Some other 2020 material retained below for reference
6th November 2020
Zone 10 Seniors Interzone Trials
Congrats to Graeme, Uwe, Bob, Warren, Dale & Peter
7th October 2020
Club Structure
Ken asks, “How can I help my club?”. Good question, read on – Chairperson update – 6 October 2020
2nd July 2020
Activity news?
Uwe has noted the latest BowlsNSW update ie BowlsNSW Coronavirus Updates & advises…
“Great news! From 1st July 2020, rules have been relaxed so we are now allowed to play Triples and Fours. We will still need to be mindful of social distancing and keeping our “tools of our trade” sanitised. A COVID plan is being prepared and will be displayed on the Club’s Bowls notice board when completed. More information next week so, until then, stay tuned and stay safe.”
29th June 2020
New Start Date for Bowls?
A few words from Uwe. . .
“Our Bowls Start Date – Now scheduled for Tuesday 14th July 2020. With the club to open on 1st July 2020, the intended start date has had to be deferred for 1 week.
Start times for morning social bowls are likely to change, as our volunteers that are preparing greens for play may not start their activities until about 8:30am, weather permitting. More on this during the week-ending 10th July.
When bowls restarts, the club will be following the recommendations of the respective bowls associations by adhering to the “4 people per rink” rule. At this stage, it means that Triples and Fours games will be suspended.
When you are at the club (from Wednesday, 1st July), check out the new surrounds and just as importantly check out the notice board for events coming up and other information.
The garden party volunteers have been doing a fantastic job ensuring that the grounds look superb. From 14th July the greens will be cut twice a week and rolled each day that bowls are played.
Things can change quickly, so we will keep you informed with new information as it comes to hand. In the meantime, stay tuned and stay safe.”
13th June 2020
Extra news…
Here’s the latest words from Uwe,
“Today, it has been announced that up to 20 people will be allowed on each green for roll ups. This is certainly great news. Nearly back to normal. The club’s booking system will need some modification to allow for the change in legislation so please be patient while this is being attended to. Meanwhile, stay safe and stay tuned for further updates.”
Yes, hot off the press from our mates at BowlsNSW – ie BowlsNSW Coronavirus Updates – & they’ve also said,
“…from today, 13 June 2020, Lawn Bowls has been granted permission to participate in organised matches this includes social & competition matches”
So many updates, they just keep coming! Get those roll ups going & watch for the next episode verrry sooon?
11th June 2020
All the Updates . . .
From the Development front, some words from Ken – Chairperson Update 10 June 2020
Bowling matters from Uwe again,
“The Government has announced that community sports for all ages will be able to resume organised matches from 1 July 2020. This is great news! However, we do not yet know what rules will apply with regards to social distancing, etc. Once these have been announced by the respective bowling authorities then they will be posted on the web site. The Club Ltd is planning on opening doors for trading on Monday 29th June 2020 and, as there have been significant changes within the club, it is envisaged that competitive social bowls may commence on Tuesday 7th July 2020.
On another note, a big THANK YOU to all the volunteers that have been looking after the gardens and preparing the greens.
It was good to see so many bowlers rolling up over the last few days. Smiles all round! With social distancing being important since the relaxing of rules, one bowler, who was rolling up, was heard to say that even his bowls were practising social distancing…… getting nowhere near the jack!
Until next time, keep an eye on this page and stay safe.“
Angus has some renovation updates on Facebook, check out – The Hills Club
Uwe is also having fun with the Bowls Facebook page, see – Hills Bowling Club
4th June 2020
More wise words from Uwe,
“Bowls NSW are expecting a resumption of competition from 1st August and have published a revised bowls program for the remainder of the calendar year. Zone 10 have also issued a revised program. The Hills Club intends to open its doors on 29th June 2020 to patrons under strict guidelines. However, this DOES NOT mean that bowls, social or competition, will be back in full operation. A lot will depend on the Government’s position with regards to social distancing in sporting events. For the time being, the use of greens will be restricted to roll ups only and only when booked online using the Club’s booking system. As more information comes to hand it will posted on this page as soon as possible. Stay tuned and stay safe.”
Anyone else out there? Got something for our website? Send us an email to HillsNews@mail.com
29th May 2020
Hills Club News Update
Another update from Angus, see – Hills Club Update – 29 May 2020 – on the website – The Hills Club
Along with the above, Uwe’s message is that –
“Bowls roll ups will be allowed from Wednesday 3rd June. At this stage, roll ups will only be allowed Tuesday through Friday and will be under the supervision of Club employees. Subject to weather and grass conditions, the greens will be open from 10am to 4pm. Access to the greens is available by booking a rink online. This will be the only way to get access to the greens for a roll up. Please do not turn up and expect to gain access at any time.
When booking, you will be required to acknowledge that you have read the Policy Document and that you are aware of your responsibilities. To secure your spot on the green a fee of $8 per rink for 2 people will be charged at the time of booking. The booking system is now live and can be accessed via the Hills Club Ltd website, under Bowling, by selecting/clicking on “Bookings”.
Please also note that all greens will only be maintained once a week on Monday by volunteers and that roll ups on Green 2 will only be allowed in an East-West direction.”
Wo0hoo, some good news for those able to get going? Just remember, Stay Safe
22nd May 2020
Hills Club Updates
The Hills Club website – The Hills Club – has an update from Angus – see Hills Club Update 22 May 2020
Also, something bowls-related from Uwe, direct to the Editor –
“We are targeting Tuesday 2nd June to allow our members to roll up on our greens. At this stage, we will have a limit of 10 bowlers per green, however, this could change following today’s announcement by the State Government. The Club is waiting for an official ruling from the respective Bowls authorities before changes to the maximum number of bowlers per green is changed. As soon as the Club knows, that information will be posted on the website.
For a bowling member to gain access to the greens, one must book via an online booking system. When ready, the link will be available from the Club’s website. The booking system will allow up to two bowlers per rink in 1 hour sessions. It is intended that supervised roll ups will be permitted from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday. Access to the grass greens will be conditional on weather conditions e.g. if there is rain the night before a roll up, it is possible that the grass greens will be closed. The respective supervisors will make that decision on the day.
Please note that all roll ups will be supervised to ensure that the Club follows the guidelines set down by the State Government. Also note that things may change rapidly so stay tuned.”
14th May 2020
Hills Club News?
They’re active in “The Hills Bunker” & elsewhere & various snippets have surfaced.
If you keep an eye on the BowlsNSW updates ie BowlsNSW Coronavirus Updates then you might have noticed this – Roadmap to Staged Participation
Yesterday, Uwe, our Bowls Director, advised that “Following on from the “Roadmap to Staged Participation” issued by Bowls NSW on 11th May, procedures are being developed so that roll-ups at The Hills Club will be allowed. There are quite a number of things to be considered which include access to the respective locker rooms, greenspace availability, bookings and supervision of the number of bowlers per green. It is anticipated that within 2 week the greens only will be open for roll-ups. As the members’ health and well being is the Club’s major concern during this crisis, our General Manager will determine the roll-up starting date. It should also be noted that the greens, and gardens, are now being looked after by volunteer bowling members with the greens being maintained/prepared once a week until further notice. A big thanks go out to this “Garden Party”.”
The Hills Club website – The Hills Club – also seems to be getting some new work so keep watching there too. Recently added was the following – Chairperson Update 12 May 2020
Lots happening, Please Stay Safe
6th May 2020
Hills Club still active
Yes, the Board & Management are working at getting our Bowling back on. Refer the page below from the HDBC website for progress:
Hills Club update – 6th May 2020
30th April 2020
ALL Hills Club greens will remain Closed until further notice
Today’s BowlsNSW update (linked below) indicates some possible “easing of restrictions“, however the Board & Management have to assess the announcement & so for now the Club’s position that “all greens remain closed” is unchanged.
BowlsNSW Coronavirus Updates
Please Stay Safe
30th April 2020
Vale: Ron Shelton – April 2020
Per Uwe, Chairman of Bowls, “I’ve received some sad news, Ron Shelton passed away last week. Ron, one of our esteemed past members, played bowls at The Hills for many years before retiring.”
For other happenings, keep in mind that our Notices page includes a MailTo link for “email to the editor”.
ie Got something for our website? Send us an email to HillsNews@mail.com
3rd April 2020
ALL Hills Club greens will remain Closed until further notice
That’s the message as indicated via our Chairman of Bowls, ie “Although there are whispers around that it is OK to play bowls with strict rules in place, there is no change to the club’s stance on access to the greens at the Hills. ALL greens will remain closed until further notice.”
The “whispers” are probably all addressed through the BowlsNSW website updates, following various statements from Clubs NSW regarding the permissibility of Golf & Bowls activities under “Social Distancing” rules. Worth reading the link below, & keeping up with their updates about what’s happening & when (or NOT, as the case may be during these serious times?).
BowlsNSW Coronavirus Updates
26th March 2020
Message from Angus
As per www.hdbc.com.au –
Hills Club Closure Update – 26 March 2020
23rd March 2020
Update to Club closure
The Hills Club Chairman of Bowls advises that ALL greens are closed until further notice.
ie Roll ups NOT permitted
22nd March 2020, 23;30
Club announcements on closure to suit Coronavirus lockdowns
Hills Club website update –
Hills Club FaceBook Post – 22 Mar 2020
20th March 2020
Further updates from Club Management
Hills Club Operations Update – 20 March 2020
Hills Club Coronavirus update – 19 March 2020
The above information also appears on “the other Hills Club website” ie the Licensed Club at www.hdbc.com.au which ought to be your first port of call for Club Management updates. To keep you informed, this website will also be updated asap.
News from the noticeboard
– but keep checking at the club – you never know. . .
Updates to other pages
The Achievements & 2020 Comp Photos have very recently been updated. (Hopefully more activity soon?)
17th March 2020
Immediate suspension of all Hills Club Bowls events
As advised by the Hills Club Management –
Please be notified that NSW Bowls have announced that all bowls will be suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus. Our Club Board and Management are committed to keeping the club operations functioning as usual despite bowls at this point being suspended. We will keep you updated as appropriate.
BowlsNSW announcement of indefinite Bowls suspension
BowlsAustralia recommendation of immediate suspension of all Bowls events
Hills Club Coronavirus Issue Update
3rd February 2020
Welcome Angus, new GM…
The Hills Bowling Club would like to welcome our new General Manager, Angus Rimmer. Angus comes from a strong club industry background and until recently managed Avalon RSL.