Bowling Clubs are Disappearing, Leaving a Void in Communities

 

"The humble ‘bowlo’, as it’s affectionately known, might not be what it was at its peak, but it remains central to civic life."

Click here for the news release dated Tuesday the 29th November, 2022 on the UNSW Sydney Newsroom web site.

NSW Rookies Pairs Qualifiers

 

"Qualifying for the 2022/23 State Rookie Pairs was conducted over the weekend, with sixteen teams successful in qualifying for the State Finals from 4-5 February 2023!"

Click here for the News Release dated Monday the 28th November, 2022 on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report from the Lake Cathie Women's BC for the week ending Sunday the 27th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Jill Howard, Communications Officer. for this report.

Click here to view.

News from Kew - MBC

 The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 27th of November 2022 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 24th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for the report and photo.

Winners of the Marj Peasnell trophy were (L-R) Elyane Byers and Marj Peasnell.

President Marlene Van Den Bosch (right) presents Marj & Elyane with their badges .

Host Venues - NSW Events 2022/23

"Host venues for the majority of the 2022/23 Bowls NSW State Events have been confirmed, and Bowls NSW thanks all clubs who submitted Expressions of Interest to host. With most events receiving EOIs from multiple clubs it was a difficult decision to confirm the host venues."

Click here for the full news release dated Wednesday the 23rd November, 2022 on the Bowls NSW web site.
 

NSW Ultimate Pennant Wrap Up

 

"It was a huge week of bowls in New South Wales with the Men’s and Women’s State Pennant Finals taking place across eleven venues! Read on below to find out exactly how each of the finals unfolded, and who can now lay claim to being the latest State Pennant Champions."

Click here for the full news release dated Tuesday the 22nd November, 2022 on the Bowls NSW web site.

Westport Visit from Nelson's Bay

We had the travelling bowlers from Nelson’s Bay last Saturday 19th November. An absolutely fun day was had by all . A great group of bowlers !

Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for the news release and photos.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report from the Lake Cathie Women's BC for the week ending Sunday the 20th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Jill Howard, Communications Officer. for this report.

Click here to view.

News from Kew - MBC

 The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 20th of November 2022 is now available. 

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters. 

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 17th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for the report and photo.

Winners of the Major/Minors (L-R) Elyane Byers & Marge Peasnell

Bowls Connect E-News

 

Click here to view the Wednesday the 16th November, 2022 edition of "Bowls Connect" on the Bowls Australia web site.

Bowls NSW Newsletter

 

"Welcome to the mid-month November edition of the Bowls NSW Newsletter!"

Click here for the newsletter dated Tuesday the 15th November, 2022 on the Bowls NSW web site.

NSW State Rookies Pairs Draw

 

Draws for the State Rookie Pairs have been released, with draws for all sections across Saturday 26th November and Sunday 27th November now available to view on BowlsLink.

Click here for the new release dated Monday the 14th November, 2022 on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report from the Lake Cathie Women's BC for the week ending Sunday the 13th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Jill Howard, Communications Officer. for this report.

Click here to view.

News from Kew - MBC

 The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 13th of November 2022 is now available. 

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters. 

#BPL16 Final Wrap Up

 

"The Melbourne Pulse have made history at #BPL16 becoming the third team ever to go back-to-back following a straight sets win over the Adelaide Pioneers in the grand final."

Click here for the press release dated Saturday the 12th November, 2022 on the Bowls Australia web site

"Tweed Heads Ospreys’ star Corey Wedlock might not have enjoyed team success at but he has capped off a stellar week on the personal front with a record tally to claim his first Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at #BPL16 at Club Pine Rivers."

Click here for full details on the press release dated Saturday the 12h of November, 2022.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 10th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for the report.

#BPL16 Day 2

The Sydney Lions and Melbourne Pulse have created a small but crucial gap in the competition after seven rounds of play at #BPL16 at Brisbane’s Club Pine Rivers.

Click here to view the day 2 wrap up dated Tuesday the 8th November, 2022 on the Bowls Australia web site.
 

NSW State Pairs Qualifying

 

"Venues from across New South Wales recently held qualifying matches for the State Mixed Pairs. Congratulations to the following teams who have qualified for the State Mixed Pairs Finals!"

Click here for the news release dated Tuesday the 8th November 2022, with details on the Bowls NSW web site.

#BPL16 Day 1 Wrap

 

The Sydney Lions have ended the opening day of #BPL16 on top of the table following an interesting trio of rounds to kick off proceedings at Club Pine Rivers, which saw each team register at least one win and none going undefeated.

Click here for the news release dated Monday the 7th November, 2022 on the Bowls Australia web site.

Bowls Connect E-News

 

#BPL16 preview

Click here to view the news release dated Monday the 7th November, 2022 on the Bowls Australia web site.

News from Lake Cathie - WBC

The news report from the Lake Cathie Women's BC for the week ending Sunday the 6th of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Jill Howard, Communications Officer. for this report.

News from Kew - MBC

 

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 6th of November 2022 is now available. 

View the latest report below with thanks to Brian "Frosty" Charters. 

Port Macquarie to Host the Grade 1 State Pennants

 

The Port Macquarie Hastings region will play host to the 2022-23 Bowls NSW Men’s and Women’s Division 1 State Pennant Finals from 18 – 20 November, with Port Macquarie Hastings Council confirmed as the event sponsor.

Click here for the news release dated Thursday the 3rd of November, 2022 on the Bowls NSW web site.

Bowls Connect E-News

Click here to view the new release dated Wednesday the 2nd of November, 2022 on the Bowls Australia web site.

Bowls NSW Newsletter - October 2022

 

The Bowls NSW Newsletter dated Tuesday the 1st of November, 2022 is now available.

Click here to view on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 3rd of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for the report and photos.

Denise Penney (R) received the consistency trophy from President Marleen Van Den Bosch.

Pennant appreciation lunch

News from Westport - MBC

The news report from the Westport Men's BC for the week ending Wednesday  the 2nd of November, 2022 follows.

Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for the report.

Zone 14 Membership by Club

The Zone 14 membership by club has been updated. It's pleasing to see that numbers are holding steady in general.

View the membership table here or use the link to the right.

Many thanks to Paul Russell (Urunga) for this update.