Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Winter 2021

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Terrigal Bowling Club receives local sporting grant to support community LED programs T errigal Bowling Club is excited to have been awarded a sporting grant through the NSW Governments’ Local Sporting Grants Program in further support of its fantastic community led services. Presented, as it often is, in novelty form by respected Terrigal MP and Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary, Adam Crouch, the money is earmarked for improving access to lawn bowls for mature aged people and those with disabilities or mobility limitations, as well as upgrading the exciting Terrigal Junior Bowler Program in 2021. The programs serve as yet another example of the club’s commitment to the entire local community and recognise that talent is not confined to single age groups or demographics. Previously, the Club has allocated free coaching to girls and boys under the age of 18 with the aim of introducing a new generation of bowlers at Terrigal Bowling Club – an initiative which has been in place since 2019. Bowls Director, Freddy Dowse said investment in specific lawn bowling programs had always been very successful and they had plans in place to continue to grow their programs for years to come.

“The recruitment campaign included in- house marketing through existing club members and canvassing the local schools. From these efforts the Club now boasts five boys and one girl under age 18 registered as Junior Bowlers,” he said. “COVlD certainly interrupted our recruiting but the resumption of free introductory coaching sessions held each Saturday morning and on Tuesday evenings during daylight saving has produced a further three junior boys on trial. We hope to increase these numbers by the end of the year. “This group of juniors is now at the stage where we need to increase their individual participation by encouraging their involvement in club bowls through a mentoring scheme and introduce them to district bowls organised specifically for bowlers aged under 18 on the Central Coast. With this sporting grant we will now be able to achieve this,” he concluded. Terrigal Bowling Club CEO, James Heddo added that they will be using the money for their second community led program. “The aim of the project is to allow us to provide lawn bowls, lawn bowling aids and suitable training equipment to introduce all adults to the sport of lawn bowls, especially mature aged people or people with disabilities,” he said. “The project also aims to aid people who, although they may not be regarded as disabled, have limited mobility issues. Back, knee, hip complaints and physical shape can be a significant barrier to participation, and we would love to be able to quash these

L to R:L Frank Anderson Terrigal Bowling Club Chairman, Terrigal Bowling Club Freddy Dowse Board Director, Terrigal MP and Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary, Adam Crouch, Terrigal Bowling Club Lynette Wagner Board Director, Terrigal Bowling Club CEO James Heddo. limitations and open the sport to anyone and everyone. “Likewise, there are many keen lawn bowlers who, with age, develop physical difficulties which prevent them from continuing their beloved sport under normal circumstances. With this program they could be assisted and encouraged to extend their participation in lawn bowls until much later in life. “Providing our aging community with an opportunity to exercise regularly whilst enjoying a healthy and fun social life, we believe, is absolutely paramount to ensuring a healthy lifestyle in our later years and Terrigal Bowling Club is committed to being the best on the Coast,” he concluded. Free Coaching sessions are available at Terrigal Bowling Club to both juniors and adults. Visit our website or call the Club to enquire 4384 1403

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