Federation Week 4 – 9 May 2014
Here is some information regarding Federation Week in 2014. This is a great week to learn, play bowls and get to know not only fellow Victorian greenkeepers but also boys from the other states. We are also current holders of the Arthur Parry Trophy which is contested between us and NSW.
Accommodation is at Pinnacle Apartments Kingston
and it is five people to a room.
The cost for the week is $550.00pp, this includes
Accommodation
Registration
All Bowls Events
All Seminars
Lunches at bowls Clubs
Uniform ( 2 x Shirts, 1 x Pants, 1 x Jacket, 1 x Cap )
The VGA is subsidizing some of the costs for FINANCIAL VGA MEMBERS.
For those coming it is up to you how you get to Canberra, with many of our team driving up, car pool seems to be the top choice.
What we require:
Deposit of $300.00 by 12th February 2014
Balance of $250.00 by 1st April 2014
Please send cheques to PO Box 148 Gisborne 3437
or pay direct to our account
BSB# 063191 Account#
10039904Please put your name and FED next to it
Proposed Programme
Sunday 4th May – Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club :
AM – Registration
PM – 1st Test
Monday 5th May – Weston Creek Labor Club :
AM – Education, Championships
PM – 2nd Test
Tuesday 6th May – Tuggeranong Bowling Club :
AM – Education & Machinery Display
PM – 3rd Test
Wednesday 7th May – AM – Turf Tour : Manuka Oval, Parliament House, Royal Canberra Golf Course, TBC
Canberra North Bowling Club – PM – Semi Final Championships
Thursday 8th May – Queanbeyan Bowling Club :
AM – Education
PM – 5th Test, Finals Championship
Friday 9th May – Belconnen Bowling Club :
AM – Education, 6th Test
Wind Up Dinner – Either Manuka Oval or Eastlakes Football Club
Saturday 10th May : Depart for home
Buses to depart from Pinnacle Apartments every morning. Only ONE pick up point.
Anyone arriving Sunday morning at airport a shuttle bus to Queanbeyan RSL can be arranged.