
Calendar of Events - 2020
************* NOTICE - 27/9/20 ***************
Dear Bowling Member WITH EFFECT: 1st October 2020
As per current EMBC Licensed Club and EMBC Bowls Covid-19 Safety plan guidelines the following relate to Bowls at EMBC.
Competition Bowls – (Bowls NSW Association events)
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Zone Fours Championships - 10th /11th October (check draw for venues)
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Zone Singles Championships – 18th October (check draw for venues)
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Zone Super 9s cancelled.
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Mattara Carnival cancelled
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East Maitland tournaments for 2020 cancelled
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Consistency Singles Championship to commence October
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Club President’s & Patron’s Sets Play Singles Championships to commence October
Social Bowls
Social bowls continues as follows;
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Monday 1pm Single Entry 3 Bowl Pairs – 20 ends (Bowls NSW affiliated bowlers only)
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Tuesday 10am Women’s Club – Social nomination open to male bowlers
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Wednesday Visiting Groups
(Maitland Mid-weekers, Wensmen, Blind Bowlers. Check individual calendars)
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Thursday 10am Women’s Club
1pm Nominated Pairs 18 ends (Bowls NSW affiliated bowlers only)
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Friday 10am Single Entry (club opens a 9:30am) (Bowls NSW affiliated bowlers only)
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Saturday 1pm Open Single Entry 18ends
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Sunday 10am 1pm Open Single Entry 18 ends
Visits from groups such as Maitland Mid-week Bowlers, Wensmen Bowlers and Blind Bowlers can recommence as of Wednesday 7th October.
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ENTRY OVER THE PHONE OR AT BOWLS OFFICE ONLY (NO NOMINATION SHEETS WILL BE POSTED)
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NOMINATIONS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO MANGE COMPLIANCE WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS
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NOMINATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR THE UPCOMING MATCH (No reoccurring bookings)
- NO BEVERAGES, INCLUDING ALCOHOL, TO BE CONSUMED ON OR AROUND THE GREENS (WATER OK)
- SPECTATORS ALLOWED AROUND THE GREENS BUT MUST SOCIAL DISTANCE
Rollups
PRACTICE COVID SAFE PROTOCOLS AT ALL TIMES – IF YOU ARE UNWELL PLEASE GO HOME
ALL BOWLS ACTIVITY IS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER THE CLUB’S COVID SAFETY PLAN AND BOWLS COVID SAFETY PLAN AND SUPERVISED BY THE BOWLS STAFF OR DELEGATE
ACCESS TO ALL CLUB FACILITIES MUST BE VIA THE MAIN ENTRANCE
Regards Bob EMBC Bowls Co-ordinator
Updates from Bowls NSW regarding COVID-19 will be posted on their website.
Please follow the link for more information
https://rnswba.org.au/news/coronavirus-updates-from-bowls-nsw/
Contact East Maitland Bowls Office # 4033 1116 for any further information on the status of Bowls at East Maitland BC
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Social Bowls
PLEASE CHECK WITH THE BOWLS OFFICE AS SOCIAL PROGAMME MAY CONSTANTLY CHANGE DUE TO COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES
Monday
1pm: Single Entry 3 Bowl Pairs, 2x12 ends
Tuesday
9.30am: Women's Club
Wednesday
5.30pm: Open Nominated Triples (conducted during Daylight Saving Time only)
9:30am Maitland Midweek Bowlers (Independently organised)
9:30am Wensmen Bowlers (Independently organised at alternating venues. Check programme on notice board for Venue and time)
Thursday
9:30am: Women's Club
1pm: Nominated Pairs
Friday
9:30am: Single Entry Triples of Pairs
Saturday
1pm: Open Single Entry - Jackpot Day
Sunday
9:30am: Open Single Entry
2pm: Introductory Bowls Mixed Single Entry open to all bowling abilities especially tailored to introduce beginners to the game Coaches and experienced players on hand throughout for advice names by 1pm for 2pm start 4pm finish.
Dress Code: Smart casual as per Club's dress code
Events not designated as "Open" are restricted to Bowls NSW affiliated bowlers only.
To nominate for a game ring the Bowls Office 4033 1116 or 4933 4634

Tournaments
2020 Tournaments
(Click on tournament to view flyer if available)
- Bowls NSW Bowling Arm Singles Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th February
- End of Summer Restricted Triples Monday 16th March
- Border Pair CANCELLED
- Bob Asimus Memorial Pairs CANCELLED
- End of Winter Mixed Versatility Fours CANCELLED
- Ball & Chain Mixed Pairs CANCELLED
- End of Winter Mixed Pairs CANCELLED
- East's Mixed Pairs CANCELLED
For tournament formats see flyer or check with the Bowls Staff.
Entry to tournaments not specified as Mixed is restricted to Bowls NSW affiliated bowlers only
Bowls News and Announcements
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2016 NSWWBA STATE PAIRS CHAMPIONS

Jan Sutherland (lead) Shendelle Smith (Skip)
2016 RNSWBA STATE PRESIDENT'S RESERVE STATE CHAMPIONS

Ian Laing (lead) Peter Watson (Skip)