STATE 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP - LAWN BOWLS MULTI-DISABILITY - enriching lives through sport - Wheelchair ...
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MULTI-DISABILITY
LAWN BOWLS
STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
2019
enriching lives through sportCHAMPIONSHIP FACT SHEET
DATES Monday 26 to Friday 30 August 2019
VENUE Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, 2 Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace
ENTRY FEE $120 per player - covers entry to Singles and Open Pairs Event as well as
one ticket to the Welcome Dinner. Participants are responsible for their own
accommodation arrangements for the duration of the Championship.
PAYMENT OPTIONS Credit Card
ENTRY CLOSING DATE 5pm Thursday, 25 July 2019
ENTRY LINK > Registrations
> Account Levy Holder Registrations
Individuals without a team, please feel free to register and we will
organize you into a team
WS NSW CONTACT Pat Curtin
Joe Shoebridge
patcurtin@wsnsw.org.au
josephs@wsnsw.org.au
0411 892 269
0439 743 777
OFFICIALS Referees will be officiating matches
ELIGIBILITY Open to all people with a physical disability who:
• Are financial members of Wheelchair Sports NSW or equivalent state disability
sports organisation.
• Are financial members of clubs affiliated to Bowls NSW, Women’s Bowls NSW and/
or Bowls ACT.
• Hold official bowls classification - if you do not currently have an official
classification please select that option in this entry form.
• To become a member: https://wsnsw.org.au/membership/
NSW REPRESENTATIVE Please note that participation is compulsory should you wish to be considered
SELECTION for selection to the WS NSW State Team that competes at the Multi-Disability
National Championships each year. If you are unable to enter due to extenuating
circumstances, a formal letter requesting exemption must be written in advance of
the event to the WS NSW Bowls Committee.
Please address to:
Pat Curtin
Sports Development Officer
WheelChair Sports NSW
PO Box 3244
PUTNEY NSW 2112
OR Email: patcurtin@wsnsw.org.au
SURFACE Synthetic Green, Under cover
Entry Link: https://wsnsw.org.au/sports/lawn-bowls/
patcurtin@wsnsw.com | 02 9809 5260
enriching lives through sportMATCH FORMAT Singles - is to be split into 2 levels/grades:
1. Open State Singles 2. Reverse State Singles
2. Reserve State Singles
This revised format is being played to provide an opportunity for more evenly
competitive matches and recognition of achievement of players at all levels.
Open State Singles - the following achievements would automatically place
players in the “Open State Singles”:
• Selection in Men’s State team within the past 5 years
• Semi-finalist or better in Open State Singles over the past 5 years
• Winner of State Pairs over past 3 years
• Semi-finalist or better in WSNSW Classic Singles over the past 3 years
• Past winners of “State Reserve Singles”
Note: Players that have not met this criteria may request inclusion in
the Open State Singles by sharing their case in writing (e.g. details of
achievements at club level, etc.)
* The WS NSW Lawn Bowls Committee will decide on the final allocation of
players into Reserve State Singles or Open State Singles.
Pairs - Athletes are entitled to nominate their own pairs partners for the
Championships provided that both athletes have been given their consent. If
you do not have a pair’s partner, the organisation may nominate a partner if
requested.
Womens - To run a woman’s only competition there needs to be a minimum
of six (6) female entrants. If this is not the case, female competitors will
compete in the open competition.
DRAW The draw will be published one week prior to the Championship.
START OF PLAY Matches may commence as early as 9am on each day of the event. However,
start times will be dependent on draw sizes and earlier start times may be
necessary.
EQUIPMENT To avoid potential damage to lawn bowls greens, whether grass or synthetic,
REQUIREMENTS wheelchair users should endeavour to show due care and consideration to
ensure marks left are negligible or, at worst, ca be removed by a greens roller.
The following guidelines should be observed:
• Where possible, take a wide circle when turning on the green.
• Castors, made of nylon or polyurethane are becoming increasingly
popular. The width of these should be a minimum of 75mm. If the edges
are sharp they must be rounded off.
• Large, usually rear tyres (preferably pneumatic) with a minimum of
• two x 620 x 45mm is required. The most suitable tread patterns are slicks
or inverted tread tyres (e.g. a standard BMX tyre).
• The most suitable tyres for the small or front wheels are 200mm x 50mm
with a pneumatic tyre.
Entry Link: https://wsnsw.org.au/sports/lawn-bowls/
patcurtin@wsnsw.com | 02 9809 5260
enriching lives through sportPLAYER DINNER A Welcome Dinner will be held on the evening of the Tuesday 27th August
at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club which will be a dinner for the athletes,
partners and guests. One ticket is included in the full athlete nomination
fee. Extra dinner tickets can be paid in advance or purchased during the
Championships at cost of $25pp.
SERVICES Food and drink is available for you to purchase through the Raymond Terrace
Bowling Club.
ACCOMMODATION All athletes will be required to make their own accommodation arrangements
for the duration of the Championships. Listed below are some of the local
accommodation options and contacts:
• Colonial Terrace Motor Inn (02) 4987 2244
• Country Comfort Motto Farm Motel (02) 4987 1211
• Sir Francis Drake Inn (02) 4987 1444
• Bellhaven Caravan Park (02) 4987 2423
• Tomago Village (02) 4964 8066
NEAREST AIRPORT Newcastle Airport - approximately 20 minute drive to Raymond Terrace.
Sydney Airport - approximately 2-3 hours drive to Raymond Terrace.
TRANSPORTATION Players required to make their own way to and from the venue.
MEDIA PERMISSION All Participants are requested to give permission for the free use of their
name, voice or pictures in any broadcast, telecast, advertising promotion or
other account of this event or Wheelchair Sports NSW. Please contact WS
NSW if you have any questions.
Entry Link: https://wsnsw.org.au/sports/lawn-bowls/
patcurtin@wsnsw.com | 02 9809 5260
enriching lives through sportATHLETE DECLARATION 1. I, hereof in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my
& INDEMNITY entry/participation in this Wheelchair Sports NSW event (2018 Country
Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament) for myself, heirs, executors and
administrators hereby waive all and any claim, right of cause of action
which the team might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of my life
or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever, which any team
members may suffer or sustain in the course of or consequent upon my
entry or participation in the above event. I will abide by the Competition/
activity rules governing these events/programs.
2. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately
in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved or otherwise
engaged in the promoting or staging of the event and the servants agents;
representatives and officers of any of them and includes, but is not limited
to Wheelchair Sports NSW, Event Sponsors, Producers, Directors, Volunteers
and Officials.
3. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently been training for
competition of the entered events.
4. I consent to receiving medical treatment, which may be advisable in the
event of illness or injuries suffered by me during this event.
5. Should the event be cancelled or my team withdraws for any reasons I
understand that entry/participation fees will not be refunded and that no
liability of any kind will attach to any person, corporation or body involved
or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging of the event.
6. Safety precautions undertaken by qualified officials/program organisers
are a service to me, my team and other competitors/participants but are
not a guarantee of safety. I agree to abide by the conditions of the events/
program as stated in the declaration above and upon literature and other
material distributed in connection with the event/program.
Entry Link: https://wsnsw.org.au/sports/lawn-bowls/
patcurtin@wsnsw.com | 02 9809 5260
enriching lives through sportATHLETE CODE OF In addition to Wheelchair Sports NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must
CONDUCT meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity
held or sanctioned by Wheelchair Sports NSW, a member association or an
affiliated club and in your role as a player/participant in any activity held by
or under the auspices of Wheelchair Sports NSW, a member association or an
affiliated club:
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and
spectators.
2. Do not tolerate acts of aggression.
3. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and
competitors.
4. Care for and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program.
5. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your
ability to train fully within the program requirements.
6. At all times avoid intimate relationships with your coach.
7. Conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and
punctuality.
8. Maintain high personal behaviour standards at all times.
9. Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the official, making all appeals
through the formal process and respecting the final decision.
10. Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for
yourself and your team.
11. Cooperate with coaches and staff in development of programs to adequately
prepare you for competition at the highest level.
Entry Link: https://wsnsw.org.au/sports/lawn-bowls/
patcurtin@wsnsw.com | 02 9809 5260
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