10^th October  2023

MEMO to ALL CLUBS No.19/23

Re:  Upcoming Umpire, Measurer and Marker Courses

Further to Memo 18/23 regarding a push for new Umpires and Markers we holding courses at Capalaba Bowls Club on Sunday 3^rd and 10^th December for Umpires, Measurers and Markers.

Applicants who are reaccrediting are required to attend on the 3^rd December at 9.00am.   The reaccreditation process will take approximately 4- 5 hours.

The cost for reaccrediting is $33.00.  The cost for accrediting is $25.00 per module or $55.00 for the entire course.  There are 3 modules.  It is necessary to complete all three modules to become an umpire.

Applicants who are accrediting are also required to attend at 9.00am on Sunday the 3^rd December.  The course will go from 9.00am to approximately 4.00pm.   All accrediting players are also required to attend at 9.00am on Sunday the 10^th December to complete the course.

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 (Crystal Mark 4).

Applicants will receive a training manual from BQ.  It is imperative that applicants read this manual as questions will come from the manual for both the reaccreditation and accreditation courses.  Bowls Australia are currently rewriting the training manual.  Should you not receive one please see an umpire at your club to acquire a loan of one.  New manuals will be forwarded when available.

Applicants are required to wear bowls shoes and bring a hat as there is on green work.  Pen and paper are also required.

Meals are not provided, however available from the Sports Club.

John Kirkpatrick

Umpire Chairman

Gateway District Bowls Association

Download Official Notice

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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)

Memo9-23-Pennant-Registered-Players

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:

• Number of proposed playing greens available.
• Clubhouse and catering facilities for the duration of the competitions.
• A games Director appointed for the duration of the competitions.
• Cards to be completed 30 minutes prior to the commencement of play.
• Rinks allocated prior to the commencement of trial ends.
• An Accredited National Umpire to be provided for the duration of the competitions.
• Clubs may submit one or multiple “Expression or Interest” for GDBA Competitions.
• Tenure of proposed Sponsorship and value.
• “Expression of Interest” marked District Notice 005 “Hosting GDBA competitions 2023” addressed to match@gateway.org.au
• Day, night or twilight proposals are acceptable.
• Late submissions are not accepted.

Roger A Burns.

GBBA Chairman of Match

Sep 19th

PDF Download of 2023 Calendar

  GATEWAY DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC.

CHAIRMAN OF MATCH

  PENNANT VENUES – DISTRICT NOTICE 004

5^th September 2022

2022 Pennant Finalists – Winners of the Semis to Play:

Semi-Finals: 10th September 1 pm:

Grand Final: Sunday 11th September 10 am

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 19^TH SEPTEMBER 2022 

GDBA is seeking Entries for the upcoming District Pair’s Championship 2022.

Entries close Monday 19^th 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

View Conditions of Play

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   10^th –  11^th   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 10^th 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 2^nd 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

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