The eight women from Young Women’s Bowling Club will take part in the NSW State Pennant 2014 Championships on Tuesday, August 26 until Thursday, August 29 in a round robin competition.

Three games will be played over the first two days to determine finalists who will compete in the finals on the Thursday.

The two teams making up the side consist of Judith Mulligan (lead), Heather Bailey (second), Margo Parker (third) and Margaret Gailey (skip), and Kate Cooper (lead), Lyn Martin (second), Therese Ruhl (third) June Brown (skip) who will be among competitiors from 16 other regions around the state.

“It is a wonderful feeling to make it to state level,” Heather said.

“You know that your club is representing one of the 16 regions that made it to that level and that surely is a great achievement. 

“The buzz you get when you arrive at the venue is really something, recognising top players - last year we played on the rink next to Karen Murphy's team (she is Australia's number one female player) and it just felt incredible.”

Despite the distinct disadvantage of living so far from the eastern seaboard where exposure to competition is extremely high, the local women aren’t detered, rather quietly confident.

“We know we will be playing against stiff competition, [but] we endeavour to talk with each other and acknowledge good play when it occurs. Pep talks before and during the game, and debriefing after each game helps to keep each member focused,” Heather said.

If Young is successful in winning the finals of the Round Robin, they will be announced winners of the 2014 Grade 4 State Pennant Flag.

“That would be a great effort,” Heather said.

“The result of each game is based on the aggregate score of both teams to determine the sides score, so it is important both teams work together in order to win their game.

“We know it won’t be an easy competition, but we’ll do our very best and that’s all anyone can do.”