Meeniyan Bowling Club

15/09/2026

🔥🟢 KNOW THE RULES. PLAY THE GAME. ENJOY THE SPORT. 🟢🔥

We often talk about the players on the green… but what about the MARKER? 👀

In a singles game, the marker has far more responsibility than simply standing at the head and answering “Am I holding shot?” 😄

📖 LAW 42 – THE MARKER’S DUTIES

In the absence of an umpire, the marker has important responsibilities in making sure the game is played in accordance with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

And some of those duties begin before the first bowl is even delivered! 😲

The marker must ensure that:
✅ Play is carried out according to the Laws.
✅ Bowls have a clearly visible, valid World Bowls Stamp.
✅ The rink is the correct width.
✅ The required markers on the side banks are positioned at the correct distances.

💭 QUESTION FOR OUR BOWLERS & MARKERS:

How many of you knew that checking the rink width and side-bank marker distances could form part of the marker’s duties? 🤔

And markers… be truthful! 😂
Have you ever actually measured them before a game?

👇 Drop your answer in the comments — YES, NO, or I DIDN’T KNOW THAT!

Knowledge of the Laws doesn’t complicate bowls — it helps us play it fairly, confidently and correctly. 💚

🤝 Respect the game.
👥 Respect others.
💜 Enjoy bowls!

Play fair. Play smart. Play bowls!



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14/09/2026

07/09/2026

🎯 NEW SERIES CONTINUES: MASTERING YOUR LAWN BOWLS DELIVERY!

You can have the perfect stance.
You can choose the perfect line.
You can have a beautiful backswing…

But if the release goes wrong, the bowl probably will too! 😅

🔥 PART 4: THE RELEASE — LETTING THE BOWL FLOW

A good delivery isn’t about throwing the bowl down the green. It’s about releasing it low, smooth and level to the ground, allowing the bowl to roll naturally off your fingers.

Remember:

🎯 Release close to the ground
✋ Keep your hand and wrist aligned
⏱️ Maintain a smooth, steady speed
➰ Follow the natural arc of your swing
💪 Control, not power!

That beautiful sssssshhh as the bowl leaves your hand and starts rolling smoothly? THAT’S what we’re looking for! 😍

👇 BOWLERS — what causes you the most trouble with your release?
Do you sometimes drop it, dump it, bounce it… or give it a little extra “launch” when the pressure is on? 😂

Share your experience below — your tip might just help another bowler! 👇🎯



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27/08/2026

🎯 YOU CAN’T ALWAYS FEEL WHAT’S WRONG… BUT THE CAMERA CAN SEE IT! 📹👀

We’re continuing the FIX YOUR BOWLS series — looking at those little delivery faults that can make a BIG difference on the green. 🔥

This time: STEPPING ACROSS THE LINE.

It might only be a few centimetres… but it can lead to:
❌ An inconsistent delivery line
❌ Compensating with your arm swing
❌ Bowls being pulled narrow
❌ That frustrating “Why do I keep missing the same way?” moment 😩

📹 Video feedback doesn’t guess. It shows you exactly what’s happening.

Sometimes the quickest improvement comes from simply seeing your delivery from a completely different angle.

🎯 SEE IT. FIX IT. PLAY BETTER.

👇 BOWLERS — have you ever filmed your delivery?
And if you have… what surprised you most when you watched it back? 😳😂

Tag a bowling mate who needs to get the camera out! 📱👇



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27/08/2026

🎯 FIX YOUR BOWLS DELIVERY FASTER! 🎥🔥

Sometimes you think you’re staying down…
You think you’re balanced…
You think you’re holding your finish…

Then someone records your delivery. 👀😂

VIDEO DOESN’T LIE!

In the next part of our FIX YOUR BOWLS DELIVERY FASTER series, we’re looking at two sneaky habits that can seriously affect consistency:

👀 HEAD MOVEMENT
Are you lifting early, drifting sideways or taking your eyes off the target?

⚖️ FALLING AWAY AFTER RELEASE
Are you pulling back, stepping off-line or abandoning the shot before the bowl is on its way?

The fixes can be surprisingly simple:

✅ Keep your eyes locked on your aiming point
✅ Stay down through the delivery
✅ Hold your finish for 2–3 seconds
✅ Let the bowl go before you go chasing it! 😜

🎥 Record yourself. Watch it back. Spot the little things.

Because sometimes the difference between “Why do I keep doing that?!” and consistent bowls is one small adjustment.

🔥 SEE IT. UNDERSTAND IT. IMPROVE IT.

Tag a bowler who needs to see this! 👇😂
And be honest… which one catches YOU out — head movement or falling away?



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25/08/2026

Amazing what you can achieve when you have forward thinking committee, well done Foster

The Foster Bowls Club are very pleased to have been successful a few months back with a successful grant from Sport & Recreation Victoria. A big thankyou goes out to them.

Our very popular Jack Attack competition at the club is thriving and the funding we received has gone towards the purchase of ten more sets of bowls! We've been patiently waiting for them to arrive!
This will see everybody now having a great choice of bowls size. Being able to use new brightly coloured, modern bowls when learning the game. Another boost for the event players.
We can't wait for the new Jack Attack season to start. Wednesday October 14th!!!

24/08/2026

We had another enjoyable Ladies Social Fun day at the Meeniyan Bowling Club. The day was sponsored by Kym Lweis of Where2Travel. We thank her very much, Kym had roll with the ladies. We thank those who have supported the club with this event over the last few months. Great raffle prizes donated by Prom Meats Foster, Sunny Rae Inverloch (glasswear), Karen with her creations and vege boxes.
The winners were Jenny andBarb with runners up Lynda, Robyn and Janet

11/08/2026

🔥 KNOW THE RULES. PLAY THE GAME. ENJOY THE SPORT. 🟢🟡

🏆 LAWN BOWLS LAWS SERIES | LAW 27
Tournament Games & Games in a Series

When the final bowl has been delivered and the competition is tight… how is the winner actually decided? 🤔🎯

Law 27 sets out exactly how tournament and series winners are determined — and there’s more to it than simply looking at the scoreboard!

✅ Games won can determine the winner
🎯 Net total of shots may come into play
🏆 When teams are equal, points for wins and draws can decide it
🧮 Still tied? A calculation based on shots scored versus shots conceded may separate the field
📋 And importantly, the Conditions of Play can contain different regulations for deciding the winner.

💡 THE BIG LESSON:
Never assume you know how a competition will be decided. Read the Conditions of Play before the first bowl is delivered!

Because when margins are tiny, understanding the rules could be just as important as delivering that perfect last bowl. 👀🔥

👇 BOWLERS — BE HONEST!
Have you ever played in a tournament and only discovered afterwards how the final standings were calculated? 😂

💬 Tag that teammate who NEVER reads the Conditions of Play! 👇🤣

🤝 Respect the game. Respect others. Enjoy bowls.
💚 Play fair. Play smart. Play bowls!



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11/08/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our Charlie, he was quite a character, always out for a chat or something to eat. He will be missed by club members.
Our condolences to his family and friends.

VALE CHARLIE GILLIAM

Rest In Peace