His first week at work has been busy but new West Dubbo Bowling Club bowls manager Bruce Ball wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Ball started his new position last Thursday, taking over from Adam Lee and said he was looking forward to improving West Dubbo’s reputation as one of the premier clubs in NSW.
Since starting his new role, Ball has been working feverishly to prepare for the club’s Hub of the West tournament as well as its presentation night, but such tasks are nothing new to Ball.
He has spent seven years in charge of bowling clubs, including the very successful St John’s Park club in Sydney.
He also spent time at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club after beginning his association with the game at Guyra many years ago.
When the job popped up at West Dubbo, he jumped at the opportunity to take on a new challenge.
“I really like the West Dubbo club and the people here have been excellent in welcoming myself and my wife to town,” Ball said.
“This club has a reputation, a high reputation, as one of the best clubs in NSW and the greens here are as good as any you will find anywhere.
“I know Adam Lee from our days working together at Raymond Terrace and I know he has done a great job here and I wish him well for the future.”
Promotion of the game is one of the keys to its continued success and Ball believes West Dubbo Bowling Club is one of the best in that regard.
“So many great tournaments are played here throughout the year and the club really works hard at promoting the game through those tournaments,” he said.
“I plan on continuing that work and increasing the club’s profile throughout the bowling community.”
Ball is excited at the prospect of watching players from Dubbo’s different clubs and others throughout the region as part of the Western Warriors team in the NSW Premier League.
But he has ruled out having a roll for the Warriors.
“I’ll try to get to a few of their matches and watch them but I’m here to play for West Dubbo Bowling Club,” he said.
“Having a team in the Premier League is great for the region though because it gives the players from these clubs the opportunity to play against Australian champions and gives them an idea of where they are at with their bowls.”