News
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.
