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Hi <<First Name>>,
Happy New Year to you! I hope that 2021 brings you a year of good health and much happiness.
Please note the details of how you can bowl at Mowbray over the next few weeks.
WP Competitions have been completely reshuffled, with league only scheduled to start in March, and the Mixed Pairs and Pairs competitions being brought forward to January. Please see all the details below.
Stay healthy!
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Bowling at Mowbray
Basic Safety Precautions
- Wear your mask - including while you are bowling
- Bring your own sanitiser - and use it on every end
- Keep your distance from everyone else
- Stay out of the Clubhouse unless it is to use the toilets
- "Gatherings" are against the law - so you may not congregate in groups
Refreshments
The bar is obviously closed, but you can purchase cooldrinks, energy drinks, etc from Mwiza. He will note what you take and you will be billed for it at a later stage. We won't be taking any cash at the Club.
Opening Hours
- The Club will be open from 13:15 to 19:00 from Tuesday to Saturday
- Please organise games before arriving at the Club - you cannot hang around the Club waiting for a game
- Peter, Richard or Dave may assist with this on Saturday.
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WP Pairs
The Western Province Pairs competitions will take place on the weekends of 30/31 January and 13/14 February 2021. There are separate competitions for Men and Women.
Entries close on Monday 11 January.
If you wish to enter a team, please submit your team names to Tria.
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We would like to make a special appeal to every member to please spread the word about Personal Trust to everyone you know.
Speak to your friends, family and work colleagues about the range of services they offer!
They do so much for Mowbray, and for Bowls throughout Western Province and South Africa, and we need to do whatever we can to help them in return.
Personal Trust is the ultimate example of a company that delivers personal service to every customer, getting to know every customer personally, with their best interests at heart.
They are a client-focused trust and investment management business providing financial advice and personalised financial solutions to clients planning for, or already in, their retirement years as well as to their families.
Please do your best to spread the word! We need to do as much as we can for them - in the same way that they look after us!
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WP Mixed Pairs
The first three rounds of the WP Mixed Pairs take place on Saturday 16 January 2021.
NB: A number of things have changed about the way the competition is being held - including needing to take your own food and a signed Covid-19 declaration form! Please see the article below for more details!
Bellville
Julian Horak & Tria Tapper
Simon van Vlaanderen & Olivia Carulei
Bergvliet
Ian Hampshire & Candice Hampshire
Graham Ward & Princess Schroeder
Craig Beckwith & Penny van Zyl
Constantia
Gareth Rosslee & Sylvia Burns
Errol Manuel & Wendy Adams
Glen
Trevor Kidd & Karen Wilson
Goodwood
Warren Povey & Carolyn Huisamen
Meadowridge
Craig Fisher & Candice Goncalves
Mike Blacker & Ann Blacker
Milnerton
Tom van Vlaanderen & Jennifer Wade
Paul Shames & Otilia Fernandes-du Rand
Old Oak
Tommy Ferreira & Lorraine Pretorius
Pinelands
Mark Douglas & Claire Cowan
Plumstead
Dave van der Walt & Taryn Bright
Peter Todt & Loraine Todt
Somerset West
Alastair Wilmot & Barbara Taylor
WPCC
Karl Weber & Susan Weber
WP Competitions – Mixed Pairs and Pairs
In terms of the new Level 3 restrictions that have been introduced, the WP Pairs and Mixed Pairs competitions are still able to be held, subject to some changes in the Conditions of Play and necessary health precautions.
All bowlers are encouraged to visit wpbowls.co.za/covid-19/ to ensure they are up to date with any changes to the regulations.
Withdrawals
If anyone who has already entered the Mixed Pairs competition wishes to withdraw, they will not be penalised for doing so, as long as the withdrawal is received by 7 January 2021.
WP Bowls will decide whether or not to amend the draw based on withdrawals received by that date.
Hosting Clubs
Precautions
- Sanitising of the Club interior must be taking place as per all BSA guidelines.
- Sanitising of mats, jacks, scoreboards and other equipment must be done each time they are used.
- Bowls gatherers may not be used.
- Sanitiser must be available for bowlers on each side of each rink being used.
- Clubs are encouraged to leave empty rinks between rinks being used, if space allows.
- All Covid-19 precautions must be in place, including:
- Registration of each person entering the club premises,
- Recording of the temperature of each person entering the club premises, and
- Social distancing signs and restrictions.
- Welcome and thank you speeches should be held on the green (or outdoors) and not in the clubhouse.
Refreshments
No tea, coffee or food to be provided (this is to assist with reducing social interaction and the possibility of spreading any infection).
Bowler Health and Safety
- Bowlers may not socialise before or after the game.
- Bowlers are to arrive in time for warm-up and to leave straight after their games.
- All bowlers are encouraged to keep their masks on at all times, including during play.
- All bowlers are encouraged to use the hand sanitiser provided during each end of the game.
Visiting Players
Before Arriving
- Complete the Covid-19 Registration form.
- Pay applicable fees by EFT.
On Arrival
- Ensure that you are wearing a mask.
- Submit your Covid-19 Registration form and ensure social distancing rules are complied with while your temperature is being taken and the form is signed.
- Submit proof of payment of applicable fees.
- Bring own snacks if required
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Club Championships
Women's Open Singles Champion
Sylvia Burns
Men's Novice Singles Champion
Carlo Prins
Men's Open Singles Champion
Dave van der Walt
Women's Novice Singles Champion
Claire Cowan
Handicap Singles Champion
Paul Shames
Nominated Pairs
Final
Warren H & Mark vs Karl & Sue
Drawn Pairs
Final
Trevor & Wendy vs Howie & Paul S
Don't forget to send your results (with your scores) to Mark after you have played.
If the draw sheets are not updated you risk being disqualified from the competition!
Mowbray Club Champs 2020 - Format and Rules.
Club Championships and Tournaments Rules.
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Tournaments, Competitions and Events
All Cape Tournament - 2020
21 to 27 March 2021
Details to follow
Bowls SA Men's National Championship
8 to 16 May 2021 - Western Province
More information
Bowls SA Women's National Championship
8 to 16 May 2021 - Johannesburg
More information
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Birthdays
8 January - Anthea Ritchie
10 January - Justin Fife
24 January - Trish Leggatt
27 January - Abe Crouse
28 January - Candice Goncalves
29 January - Dave van der Walt
29 January - Gordon Rushton
29 January - Sally Harmer
Happy Birthday!
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For more information about Personal Trust services, contact Greg Nasson at
021 689 8975 or email gnasson@ptrust.co.za
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Mowbray Bowling Club is proud to be sponsored by:
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If you know any members who are not receiving the newsletter, please forward it to them, and let Mark know. You can also add an e-mail address yourself by going to: http://www.themowbray.co.za/newsletter/
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