The next Umpire, Measurer and Marker course will be held at the Capalaba Bowls Club on Sunday 25/08/2024 and Sunday the 08/09/2024. (Please note the 14 days between the relevant Sundays.) Applicants who are re-accrediting are required to attend on the 25/08/24 at 9.00 a.m. The
re-accreditation process will take approximately 4 – 5 hours.
Applicants who are accrediting are required to attend at 9.00 a.m. on each the first and second dates. The course will go from 9.00 a.m. to approximately 4.00 p.m. each day.
In both instances applicants are required to apply for the course through Bowls Queensland (BQ) (found in the forms section). Applicants are also required to acquire a current Law Book (Crystal V 4). Applicants are also advised that they must hold a current Working with Children card (Blue Card).
The cost for the marker and measurer course is $25.00 each. The cost for the marker, measurer and umpire course is a total of $55.00. The cost of the reaccreditation application is $33.00. Applicants will receive a training manual from BQ. It is imperative that applicants for both accreditation and reaccreditation read this manual as questions will come from the manual for all courses.
Applicant’s re-accrediting will have an on-green component followed by a test paper of 15 questions.
Applicant’s accrediting will have an on-green component followed by 3 quiz papers plus a seminar type session/s.
Applicants are required to wear bowls shoes as there is an on-green component. Don’t forget to wear a hat as we will be on the grass green. Pen and paper are also required.
Meals are not provided, however available from the Sports Club.
John Kirkpatrick
Umpire Chairman
Gateway District Bowls Association has produced the attached training Tutorial to help Clubs/Members, within the District, to manage and enter competition results for events like Summer Shield and Pennants at this stage.
Download the Latest Tutorial for the upcoming 2024 Pennants Season. Click Here
Updated for 2024
Memo to All Clubs 5/24 – Gateway District Umpire Courses
The next Umpire, Measurer and Marker course will be held at the Capalaba Bowls Club on Sunday 21/04/2024 and Sunday the 28/04/2024. Applicants who are re-accrediting are required to attend on the 21/04/24 at 9.00am. The re-accreditation process will take approximately 4 – 5 hours.
Applicants who are accrediting are required to attend also at 9.00am on each the first and second dates. The course will go from 9.00am to approximately 4.00pm each day.
In both instances applicants are required to apply for the course through Bowls Queensland (BQ). Applicants are also required to acquire a current Law Book.
The cost for the marker and measurer course is $25.00 each. The cost for the marker, measurer and umpire course is a total of $55.00.
Applicants will receive a training manual from BQ. It is imperative that applicant for both accreditation and reaccreditation read this manual as questions will come from the manual for both courses.
Applicant’s re-accreditation will have an on-green component followed by a test paper of 15 questions.
Applicant’s accreditation will have an on-green component followed by 3 quiz papers plus a seminar type session.
Applicants are required to wear bowls shoes as there is on=green work. Don’t forget to wear a hat as we will be on the grass green. Pen and paper are also required.
Meals are not provided, however available from the Sports Club.
John Kirkpatrick
Umpire Chairman
The Gateway Sping Night Bowls Competiton is just around the corner, Download the Conditions of play here.
22nd September 2023 Update to COP Download here
In last year’s Pennant competition the absentee player rule was incorrectly applied at least twice. Again this year there may be times when a side turns up to play with only three (3) players in a team.
Please be aware that Domestic Regulations apply (not Crystal Mark 4th Edition) and state that play is to continue with three (3) players with each player playing two (2) bowls. They play without a Second and the Second in the opposing team plays his bowls consecutively (DR 2.6.1).
Would you please ensure Selectors, Side Managers and Umpires are aware of the correct rule to apply.
Regards,
Bill Harrison
Chairman of Match
Mob: 0428 506 493
With the start of 2023 Pennant season this week-end many players will be searching for early results. Results will be available on Bowlslink, via links through our website or through an app called
“BowlsNow”. This app is free and very easy to use when searching for results.
We strongly recommend that all players consider installing “BowlsNow” if they haven’t already done so.
MEMO No 9/23
RE: 2023 GDBA Pennant Competition – Unregistered Players – Effective 19/6/23
The Match Committee is requesting Club Selectors & Pennant officials ensure the selection of all players in Pennant competition are registered members of the Club & approved by Bowls Queensland before the commencement of Pennant competition.
It is the responsibility of Clubs to select players eligible to compete as per the Gateway Pennant Conditions of Play. The penalty for playing an ineligible player, outlined in the Conditions of Play, will be applied.
Should you have any queries please give me a call.
Bill Harrison
Chairman of Match
(Mob: 0428 506 493)
Before you can enter a Gateway competition you must have a Bowlslink Membership. If you are already registered but do not have a password, go to the bowlslink sign in page and choose the password reset option to create a new password. Bowlslink Sign in https://www.bowlslink.com.au/authenticate/login?redirect=%2Fcompetitions%2Fmanage
Note: if you are entering a team competition (pairs/triples/fours), all players will need to be registered in Bowlslink but only the person entering the team needs to sign in to Bowlslink to enter the team. You will need to know their Bowlslink NIN (national identification number). Your Clubs Bowlslink administrator will be able to provide this.
1, Sign into your Bowlslink Account
2, Select you club Profile and Select Competitions from the Left-hand Menu options.
3, To find available competitions type 2023 Gateway in the search field to locate Gateway District Competitions.
4, To enter the competition click on the ‘Actions spanner’ on the right-hand side.
After you complete the entry process you will receive an automated email confirmation.
If you or your club administrator requires further assistance, contact
Kevin Melican
Phone: 0473433072
or email: bowlslink@gatewaybowls.org.au
For Gateway members with an email address registered in BowlsLink. You can now create your personal login for BowlsLink.
Having your own login allows you to Edit your profile / view available comps Australia-wide / enter comps and events including Gateway District Championships / auto fill your entries / view your entries and competitions.
If your email is not currently recorded in Bowlslink contact your Clubs Bowlslink Administrator for assistance.
Further information about Bowlslink System can be accessed from the District Website – see https://gatewaybowls.org.au/bowlslink-help/
Click on the link here and then click on “Reset” to get started
GATEWAY DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC.
GATEWAY CALENDAR 2023
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
District clubs wishing to host GDBA competitions shown on the 2023 calendar, (attached), are
required to submit an “Expression of Interest”, to the Chairman of Match, by 5.00pm, 28th October
2022.
As a minimum, this “Expression of Interest” is to include, but not limited to, the following:
Roger A Burns.
GBBA Chairman of Match
Sep 19th
GATEWAY DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC.
CHAIRMAN OF MATCH
PENNANT VENUES – DISTRICT NOTICE 004
5th September 2022
2022 Pennant Finalists – Winners of the Semis to Play:
| Division 1 | Belmont |
| Division 2 | Manly |
| Division 3 | Wellington Point |
| Division 4 | Russell Island |
| Division 5 | Camp Hill |
| Division 6 | Macleay Island |
| Division 7 | Logan City |
| Division 8 | Wellington Point |
| VENUES | Time | FINALISTS | ||
| Division 1 | Wynnum | 1PM | Carina v Capalaba | |
| Division 3 | Wynnum | 1PM | Capalaba v Coorparoo | |
| Division 2 | Belmont | 1PM | Mt Gravatt v Carina | |
| Division 6 | Belmont | 1PM | Mt Gravatt v Manly | |
| Division 4 | Coorparoo | 1PM | Manly v Belmont | |
| Division 5 | Coorparoo | 1PM | Capalaba Green v Wynnum | |
| Division 7 | Capalaba | 1PM | Russell Island v Carina | |
| Division 8 | Capalaba | 1PM | Wynnum v Manly |
| VENUES | Time | FINALISTS | ||
| Division 1 | Wynnum | 10AM | Belmont v | |
| Division 7 | Wynnum | 10AM | Logan City v | |
| Division 2 | Wellington Point | 10AM | Manly v | |
| Division 5 | Wellington Point | 10AM | Camp Hill v | |
| Division 3 | Carina | 10AM | Wellington Point v | |
| Division 8 | Carina | 10AM | Wellington Point v | |
| Division 4 | Victoria Point | 10AM | Russell Island v | |
| Division 6 | Victoria Point | 10AM | Macleay Island v |
Roger A Burns.
Chairman of Match
GATEWAY DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATON INC.
DISTRICT NOTICE 002 AUGUST 2022
PAIR’S CHAMPIONSHIP 2022
VENUE – WYNNUM BOWLS CLUB
ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2022
GDBA is seeking Entries for the upcoming District Pair’s Championship 2022.
Entries close Monday 19th September 2022. Team numbers are “capped” at 28 teams. The competition will run over 2 days with sectional play commencing at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st October.
Sectional Play Saturday 1st October (3 Games 14 Ends)
Qtr, Semi & Final Played Sunday 2nd October (Qtr & Semi 14 Ends & Final 16 Ends)
Cost to enter this event is $50.00 per team. The event is sponsored by Wynnum Bowls club.
GDBA wishes to thank participating clubs and players for registering and the best of luck to all in one of our prized championship.
View The Draw Here on Bowlslink
Roger A Burns.
Chairman of Match
GATEWAY DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATON INC.
DISTRICT NOTICE 001 AUGUST 2022
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN HOSTING PENNANT FINALS 2022
DATES 10th – 11th SEPTEMBER 2022.
GDBA is seeking “Expressions of Interest” from member clubs for the hosting of our Pennant Finals 2022
The Pennant Finals are scheduled for, Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th as shown in the Conditions of Play and, are to be played on neutral greens. Matches commence at 1.00pm and 10.00am.
Kindly email your “Expression of Interest” to match@gatewaybowls.org.au marked “hosting of Pennants Finals 2022”, District Notice 001,
Attention “Chairman of Match” Mr Roger A Burns, no later than Friday 2nd of September 2022.
GDBA wishes to thank participating Clubs for their interest and support in hosting our most prodigious championship.
Roger A Burns.
Chairman of Match