Park Beach Open Singles

The annual $32,400 Park Beach Open Singles in Coffs Harbour will be held next week from Monday 4th - Friday 8th July, 2016.

This prestigious tournament has attracted a top field and will no doubt be enjoyed by both players and spectators.

View the website here for details, including links to the draw for Monday  to Wednesday. Results will progressively be posted on the tournament site during the week.

Junior Tournament in Ballina

Ballina RSL Bowling club in association with Aero Bowls are proud to present the 2^nd Annual Canal Road Junior Tournament, with the Singles being played 26-27 September and the Pairs being played 28-29 September.

View details here including links to entries on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs - Winners

Here is some additional detail on the winning teams from the Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs played last week.

View the place settings and best at each club. The following details the home clubs for these teams thanks to Terry Merchant, Hibbard.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 21st June, 2016 is now available.

"Congratulations to Lynne Thompson winning the District Singles and Jennifer Munson runner up."

Click here for the report with thanks to Barbara Standen, Publicity Officer.

"Bowls Round Up" Article

Greg Kelly has written an excellent article covering the Australian Open recently held on the Gold Coast.

View here on the 'Lawn Bowls on the Internet' site. Scroll down on the left to Bowls Round Up - 25 June for the link to the article.

"Heads Up" from Bowls Victoria

The latest edition of "Heads Up" dated the 24th June, 2016 is now available.

View here on the Bowls Victoria web site.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 26th June, 2016 is now available.

"In the final Minor Pairs played on Saturday the duo of Deano Handsaker and Paul Crosariol were the better team on the day."

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 26th June, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

 

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 26th June, 2016 is now available.

On Tuesday 12 July Port City are hosting travelling bowlers from NZ - see notice board for details.

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 26th June, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available

Click here for the news report with thanks to Anne Wilson, Lake Cathie.

Minor Singles Champion - see Anne's report for details

South Tweed Open Singles



South Tweed Sports are holding a major Open Singles Tournament next month. The $18,500 Aero Bowls Platinum Open Singles will be held from Sunday 31st July - Friday 5th August.

Entries are now open and can be made online from their web site.

View full tournament details here on the South Tweed web site for this tournament.

View here for general information on the South Tweed Sports Club.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 26th June, 2016 is now available.

The Friday jackpot now stands at $463 and will be up for grabs on Friday the 8th July.

View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs - Final Day

Round 5 was completed this morning to conclude the Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs today. As promised the weather was chilly but the wind had eased. Warm clothing gear was the dress code for the day - including ear muffs!

Today's photos were taken at Port City - view here or in the Bowls Photo Album link on the right.

Final results, with rankings based on wins and margins, are available here with thanks to Paul Webster, Port City.

Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs Day 2

Games 3 & 4 were completed today in day 2 of the Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs at Hibbard, Port City & Westport.

A hardy group of bowlers today in the wintry conditions, more is forecast tomorrow for the final game 5 in the morning!

Additional photos from play today at Westport are available - view here.

View the results here after round 4 with thanks to Paul Webster, Port City.

"The Roll Up" newsletter Women's Bowls NSW

"Welcome to the new issue of the Women’s Bowls NSW newsletter The Roll Up which will be distributed fortnightly."

Topics include the Indoor Singles, State Carnival, Metro v Country + more.

Read the new newsletter on the Women's Bowls NSW web site.

Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs Day 1

The $7,500 Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs commenced today with play at Hibbard, Port City & Westport. The morning weather was chilly and calm but the winds came up in the afternoon to challenge the bowlers.

Play will continue tomorrow and Sunday morning. Scoring for prizes is consolidated for all three clubs. View the results here after round 2 with thanks to Paul Webster, Port City. (note minor revision to results now published)

Additional photos from today's play at Hibbard are available - view here in the "Bowls Photo Album".

Australian Open Newsletter 24 June

"Omar reigns supreme to take second Australian Open singles crown." View the latest newsletter here dated Friday 24th June 2016.

Australian Open Newsletter 23 June

Queen Scott reigns as a blockbuster Men's Singles final awaits. View the latest newsletter dated Thursday 23 June on the Australian Open web site.

NSW Club Challlenge 2016

Bowls NSW has announced the 2016 U-Design Bowlswear Club Challenge.

In 2016 sides will (again) comprise of a singles player, pairs team and triples team. 

View the news release here, including links for entries, on the Bowls NSW web site.

Australian Open Newsletter Wed. 22 June

"The coveted Australian Open women’s singles final will see an experienced campaigner taking on a relative newcomer in what people are calling a David versus Goliath battle."

View the latest newsletter here on the Australian Open web site.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 22nd June, 2016 is now available.

The popular $1,300 Open Ladies Triples tournament will be held on Friday 1st July - see Terry's report for more details.

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Australian Open Newsletter 21st June

New South Wales young guns storm into the Men’s Pairs semi-finals.

View the latest newsletter here on the Australian Open web site.

Port City Men's Monthly Newsletter

The Port City Men's Bowling Club newsletter for June 2016 is now available with thanks to Colin Halls.

View the latest newsletter here.

Australian Open Newsletter 20th June

"Fairytale finish feasible for fours."

View the latest newsletter dated Monday 20th June on the Australian Open web site.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 19th June, 2016 is now available.

"The draw is on the board for the major singles 2016. Rounds 1 and 2 are to be played on or before Sunday 10th July."

View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

Australian Open Newsletter 19th June

"Only eight players remain in the hunt for the $13,000 coveted singles title now, following two rounds of action at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast today, but three of the contenders are infinitely qualified to still be in the hunt, having scaled the heights in years gone by."

View the newsletter dated 19th June here on the Australian Open web site.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 19th June, 2016 is now available.

The final of the club pairs will be played on Saturday starting at 12.30 pm.
View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 19th June, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

Team and single entries are still open for the Xmas In July Triples Carnival - see Anne's report for details.

Click here for the news report with thanks to Anne Wilson, Lake Cathie.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 19th June, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes

Major Pairs Champions (L-R) Graham Denton & Dave Pateman

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 19th June, 2016 is now available.

The final of the Minor Pairs Championship will be played Saturday 25th June at 12:40 pm.

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Port City Grade 6&7 Tournament

Day 2 of the Port City Men's Grade 6 & 7 Triples was completed today under cloudy skies and some light rain. Tomorrow, Sunday 19th June, will see the final 2 rounds played.

This popular $7,800 tournament will see the winner team taking home $2,700.

View additional photos here or use the "Bowls Photo Albums" link on the right.

View the progressive scoring to date here on the Port City Bowls web site.

Update Monday 20th June - unfortunately play was cancelled on Sunday due to the weather conditions. Winners were decided on the 6 rounds played. View the article and link to the winning teams on the Port City Bowls web site.

Australian Open Newsletter 18th June

"It was a dark day for defending champions in the blue-ribbon singles disciplines at the $250,000 Australian Open on the Gold Coast.

Last year’s title winners, 22 year-old Aaron Teys and 19 year-old Ellen Ryan were among the lengthy causality list recorded during the first day of knockout rounds after the midway point of the tournament."

View the latest newsletter here on the Australian Open web site.

NSW Legends v NSW Greenkeepers.

The NSW Legends side will play the annual match against the NSW Greenkeepers for the Peter Mobbs (OAM) Memorial Shield, at Bar Beach BC on Monday 25 July.

Peter Stockham (Westport) is included in the Legends side for this match.

View the news release here on the Bowls NSW web site.

Australian Open Newsletter 17th June

"NSW young guns steal the show whilst defending champions are still in the hunt"

View the latest newsletter dated Friday 17 June on the Australian Open web site.

Australian Open Newsletter

"Two more disciplines of knockout round competitors have been decided at the $250,000 Australian Open on the Gold Coast, and plenty of heavy hitters have eased their way into the next stage."

View the latest newsletter here for Thursday 16th June on the Australian Open web site.

Port City Women's BC Newsletter

The June 2016 monthly newsletter for the Port City Women's Bowling Club is now available.

View the newsletter here with thanks to Barbara Standen.

News from Port City - WBC

The news report from the Port City Women's Bowling Club for the week ending Tuesday 14th June, 2016 is now available.

Details of the AGM to be held on the 18th July are included.

Click here for the report with thanks to Barbara Standen, Publicity Officer.

News from Hibbard - WBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Women's BC for the week ending Wednesday 15th June, 2016 is now available.

The popular $1,300 Open Ladies Triples tournament will be held on Friday 1st July - see Terry's report for more details.

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

Australian Open Newsletter 14 June

"A host of the sport's heavy hitters have advanced through to the blue-ribbons women's singles knockout rounds of the $250,000 Australian Open today."

View the latest newsletter dated Tuesday 14th June here on the Australian Open web site.
Update Wednesday 15th June - highlights of the men's pairs. View today's newsletter here.

It would appear the newsletter will be issued daily during the Open - use the link "Newsletter" on the Australian Open site to view the newsletter by date.

Australian Open Newsletter 13 June

The Australian Open's men's singles knockout matches are locked in.

A couple of local players are in the next best qualifiers, Ian 'Rocky' Stone (Kempsey RSL) and Ken Paulsen (Port City).

View the newsletter dated Monday 13th June here on the Australian Open website.

It would appear the newsletter will be issued daily during the Open - use the link "Newsletter" on the Australian Open site to view the newsletter by date.

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 12th June, 2016 is now available.

"The draw is on the board for the major singles 2016. Rounds 1 and 2 are to be played on or before Sunday 10th July."
View the report here with thanks to Colin Halls.

News from Hibbard - MBC

The news report from the Port Panthers Men's BC for the week ending Sunday 12th June, 2016 is now available.

Games in the Minor Pairs and Minor Singles competitions will be played on Saturday 18th June.

View the report here with thanks to Terry Merchant.

News from Kew - MBC

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 12th June, 2016 is now available.

"Best of luck to Terry Miles and Barrie Isaac and all the bowlers from the district that has travelled to the Gold Coast for the Australian Open."

View the latest report with thanks to Brian Charters, the driving lead.

Australian Open Newsletter

The Australian Open Newsletter dated Sunday 12th June is now available.

"In a clash of the heavyweights, Australian Jackaroo Barrie Lester started off his morning by downing last year's runner-up and Canadian turned Broadbeach favourite Ryan Bester and carried on his form to win all three matches to progress."

View the newsletter here on the Australian Open web site.

News from Lake Cathie - MBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 12th June, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Men's BC is now available.

Nominations are open for positions on the Men's BC with the AGM to be held on Saturday 9th July.

View the news report here with thanks to Ray Downes.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report for the week ending Sunday 12th June, 2016 from the Lake Cathie Women's BC is now available.

Entries are still open for the Xmas In July Triples Carnival - see Anne's report for details.

Click here for the news report with thanks to Anne Wilson, Lake Cathie.

Australian Open Newsletter 11 June

"Defending Champion and current Australian Jackaroo Aaron Teys’ Australian Open men's singles title defence is out of his hands after suffering a loss on the opening day of the Australian Open against local Musgrave Hill bowler Glen Bailey."

I noted some of our local players won their section in the singles - Greg Brims (North Haven), Mario Muscat (Park Beach) & Bruce Sorrenson (Sawtell).

Read more here in the Australian Open Newsletter dated Saturday 11 June, 2016

"Heads Up" from Bowls Victoria

The 10th June edition of the newsletter "Heads Up" is now available.

Topics include Ready for 2016 Australian Open, A club changing its game, Victoria fires at Nationals, Direct from the Chief Executive, DSR Score! & Bowls Clayton.

View the latest edition here on the Bowls Victoria web site.