February 1999 Volume 80 Number 2 "serving the protectors"
BOWLS
By Peter Baehnk

Tournaments

The mixed fours competition on Sunday, 10 January, 1999, was cancelled due to the expected maximum temperature of 39 degrees, which may have resulted in up to 50 degrees on the green.

The teams have now been selected for the 41st Annual Carnival of the Australian Police Bowling Association to be held in Perth from 18 to 24 April. I expect that participants are preparing themselves to do their best for the State.

Common Questions About Trying Lawn Bowls

(Edited version of an article by RSABA development officer, Andrew Smith)

How old do I have to be?

Lawn bowls is a sport for all ages and has people playing from 10 to 100.

Our competitions provide events for young people through:

• The South Australian Primary School Amateur Sports Association.
• Secondary school competitions and programs.
• Under 19 championships and interstate competition.
• Under 25 interstate competition.

The sport caters for a myriad of open events for men only, women only, mixed gender, handicap events, competitions and participation opportunities for people with disabilities, novices and veterans. We cater for all ages.

Is there a club in my area?

There are 240 clubs in South Australia. There will be one near you. Check the “Links to our Clubs” section on website http://www.bowls-sa.asn.au/rsaba.htm