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BOWLING ARM GALA DAY – LONGFORD, 28 May 202
The cooler weather did not deter 42 participants and supporters from enjoying another successful bowling arm Gala Day at Longford last Sunday. While threatening rain did curtail the afternoon session, the morning’s play provided intense competition, great camaraderie and lots of laughs. It was heartening to see 8 new faces join the group which is…
READ MOREWORLD BOWLS MEMO – CHANGES TO LAWS OF THE SPORT BY BOWLS AUSTRALIA ON MAY 26, 2023
World Bowls have issued a Memorandum, advising of two important changes to the Laws of the Sport, which take immediate effect. Individuals who have purchased a Laws of the Sport of Bowls – Crystal Mark Fourth Edition publication are encouraged to redact the two Laws with a pen, or alternatively, download the PDF insert file below to…
READ MOREBOWLS NORTH BOWLER OF YEAR AWARDS 2022-23
Players participating in Bowls North and East Coast Championship events gain points towards the Bowls North Bowler of The Year Award which is presented each year at the Bowls North Annual General Meeting. 2022-23 WINNERS OPEN MEN’S – MARK STROCHNETTER …
READ MOREDisability Bowls
Lawn bowls is one of the most inclusive sports in Australia and clubs sometimes forget about disabled persons when they are trying to attract new bowlers to their club. I am writing to you to provide some details about disability bowls classifications to try and build awareness of the classifications and the options available for…
READ MOREState Team Managers
The the following people who have been appointed as State Team Managers for our State Teams for 2023: Men’s Open – Trevor Docking Women’s Open – Kim Saunders Men’s Seniors – Trevor Docking Women’s Seniors – Madge Strochnetter Under 18’s – John Nichols and Jeanette Lane Disability – Lynne McDougall Bowling Arm – Ross Bebbington
READ MOREPOSITION VACANT – BOWLS TASMANIA STATE JUNIOR COACH
Unfortunately, the Bowls Tasmanian State Junior Coach has resigned due to other commitments. Bowls Tasmania is therefore urgently calling for expressions of interest to fill this important position. These need to be received by 5 pm next Friday 19 May 2023 in order to make an appointment before the upcoming training sessions on 28 May…
READ MOREENTRIES CLOSING THIS SUNDAY – AUSTRALIA INDOOR SINGLES QUALIFYING 19-21 MAY 2023 BURNIE BOWLS CLUB
Bowls Tasmania will once again be hosting the Australian Indoor Qualifying event, with the successful qualifiers heading to Tweed Heads for the Australian Indoor Championships 13 – 17 August 2023. Please find a list of all entries received as at Wednesday 10 May 2023 for the Australian Indoor Qualifying event. Please ensure that your entry…
READ MOREThe Ticket to Play Sports Voucher Program
The Ticket to Play sports voucher program has had its biggest year since the program began with more than 7,300 children across the state receiving vouchers since the current round opened on 7 July 2022. Ticket to Play provides two vouchers up to $100 in value towards club membership for children aged 5-18 years who…
READ MORE2023 Bowling Arm Tasmania Regional Round Robin
The third and final round of the 2023 Bowling Arm RRR was held at Kings Meadows Bowls Club on Sunday, 30 April and was contested by teams of 10 armed bowlers from each of the State’s three regions. Going into the round, North on 28 points had a narrow 1 point lead over South on…
READ MOREBOWLING ARM TASMANIA GALA DAY – 28 MAY 2023
The next event on the 2023 Bowling Arm calendar will be a Gala Day to be held at the Longford Bowls and Community Club, at 10.00am on Sunday, 28 May 2023. All armed bowlers are invited,regardless of ability. Entry is $5.00 per bowler and lunch will be available at reasonable cost. A fun day with…
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