2023 World Bowls Championships - News Releases

The following are links for the 2023 World Bowls Championships for coverage on the Bowls Australia web site.

Day 4 Wrap dated Friday the 1st September - click here

Day 3 Wrap dated Thursday the 31st August - click here

Day 2 Wrap dated Wednesday the 30th August - click here

Day 1 Wrap dated Tuesday the 29th August - click here

Introduction dated Monday the 28th August - click here

NSW State Competition Playing Areas for 2024 - 2025

 

"Following the release of Circular C18/2023 on the State Competition Playing Areas last week, Bowls NSW would like to share with members the complete club listings for each competition area for the 2024-25 season."

Click here to view the news release dated Wednesday the 30th August, 2023 on the Bowls NSW web site.

NSW Rookie Singles Draws

 

"Qualifying draws for the 2023-24 Rookie Singles are now live!

Competitors can now access the draw through our 2023-24 Rookies event page as well as the BowlsLink Results Portal and BowlsNow App."

Click here for the news release dated Monday the 28 August, 2023 on the Bowls NSW web site.

News from Kew - MBC

 

The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 27th of August, 2023 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Andrew Richards.

Bowls Connect E-News

 

"As we gear up for the biggest World Bowls Championships in history, Apia ambassador Barrie Lester gives everyone a look at the sensational Gold Coast facilities as we reflect on the 2023 Australian Open."

Click here for the news release on the Bowls Australia web site.

World Bowls Championships - Previews

 

The following are links to previews, dated Saturday the 26th August, of the World Bowls Championships on the Bowls Australia web site. The championships commence on Tuesday the 29th August on the Gold Coast.

• Ellen Ryan

• Cheryl Lindfield

• Kelsey Cottrell

• Serena Bonnell

HHDWBA Pennant Results

The Hastings Haven District Women's Bowling Association Pennant results have been updated to Friday the 25th August, 2023 at the completion of round 6.

Pennant Grade 3 Section 1 winner Port City will now play against Pennant Grade 3 Section 2 winner Kempsey RSL to decide the winner of the Grade 3 Pennant. The date and venue to be advised.

Thanks to Lorraine Palmer, District Secretary, for this news release.

Click here to view the results, or the link on the right of this posting.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 24th of August, 2023 follows.

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

Bowls NSW Circular | State Competition Boundaries for 2024-25

"The Bowls New South Wales Board of Directors has accepted a recommendation from the Zone & District Unification Committee in relation to Bowls NSW competition areas which will come into effect from 1 July 2024."

Click here to view the news release dated Friday the 25th August, 2023.

World Bowls Championships - Previews

 

The following are links to previews, dated Friday the 25th August, of the World Bowls Championships on the Bowls Australia web site.

• Singles

• Jackaroos Men's

• Aaron Teys

• Damien Delgado

New Zone 14 Bowls Website

 

"The new look Zone 14 Bowls website is now up and running, as previously mentioned this site will be continuously improved on over the coming weeks."

Thanks to Shane Globits for the notification on Facebook.

Click here to view the new website.

World Bowls Championships - Previews

 

RIGHT AT HOME JACKAROOS WOMEN’S PREVIEW

Click here for the review dated Thursday the 24th August,

Bowls Connect E-News

 

Click here to view the 23rd August, 2023 edition of "Bowls Connect" on the Bowls Australia web site.

World Bowls Championships - Previews

 

Click here to view the Program Book for the World Bowls Championships on the Bowls Australia web site.

The following previews are also available on their site:

Click here for the Triples Preview.

Click here for the Fours Preview.

Click here for the Para Preview.

Journey to the World Bowls Championships

 

James Reynolds

Click here for the news release dated Monday the 21st August, 2023.

Lynsey Clarke

Click here for the news release dated Monday the 21st of August, 2023.

News from Kew - MBC

 The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 20th of August, 2023 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Andrew Richards.

HHDWBA Pennant Results

The Hastings Haven District Women's Bowling Association Pennant results have been updated to Saturday the 19th August, 2023.

Thanks to Lorraine Palmer, District Secretary, for this news release.

Click here to view the results, or the link on the right of this posting.

World Bowls Championships

 

WORLD BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023: STREAMING, 

BROADCAST DETAILS LOCKED IN

"The 2023 World Bowls Championships is just around the corner, and we are excited to be able to confirm streaming and broadcast information.

Live action from the first outdoor world championships in seven years will be coming to screens across the world on every day of the event, from August 29 – September 10."

Click here for the full news release dated Friday the 18th August, 2023 on the Bowls Australia web site.

New Jackpot Pairs at Westport

 

Westport have introduced "Jackpot Pairs" on Saturday mornings, commencing Saturday the 26 August, 2023, to their weekly program.

See the following flyer for details. Thanks to Julie Fraser, Communications Officer, for this news release.

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 17th of August, 2023 follows.

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

2023 Australian Indoor Championships

 The following are links on the Bowls Australia web site for the 2023 Australian Indoor Championships currently being held at Tweed Heads Bowling Club.

Click here for the finals wrap dated Thursday the 17th of August.

Click here for the day 3 wrap dated Wednesday the 16th August.

Click here for the day 2 wrap dated Tuesday the 15th August.

Click here for the day 1 wrap dated Monday the 14th August.

HHDWBA Pennant Results 2023-24

The Hastings Haven District Women's Bowling Association Pennant results have been updated to Saturday the 12th August, 2023.

Thanks to Lorraine Palmer, District Secretary, for this news release.

Click here to view the results, or the link on the right of this posting.

News from Kew - MBC

 The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 13th of August, 2023 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Andrew Richards. 

NSW Zone & District Unification

 

Why Zone and District Unification?

"Following the survey from Bowls NSW seeking feedback regarding Zone & District unification:

• +2,000 members responded;
• 89% of members agreed to take this path;
• We need to reduce the barriers to our sport; and,
• We need to achieve this in partnership with you.
• You can find the detailed survey results here"

Click here for the web site covering unification from Bowls NSW

News from Westport - WBC

The news report from the Westport Women's BC for the week ending Thursday the 10th of August, 2023 follows.

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

Minor Pairs Winners (L-R) Judith Crowe and Elyane Byers received their badges from President Marleen

Australian Indoors Championships Program

 

Click here for 2023 Indoors Program released on Thursday the 10th August, 2023 on the Bowls Australia web site.

2023 Indoor Championships Preview

 

"The 2023 Australian Indoor Championships kicks off next week (14 - 17 August) at Club Tweed for what is sure to be the tournament’s most exciting edition yet."

Click here for the preview, dated Wednesday the 9th August, on the Bowls Australia web site.

The Australian Indoor Championships will run from August 14-17, 2023, and be live streamed on Bowls Australia’s Facebook page.

News Report from Kew - MBC

 The news report from the Kew Men's BC for the week ending Sunday the 6th of August, 2023 is now available.

View the latest report below with thanks to Andrew Richards. 

Bowls NSW July Newsletter

 

"Welcome to the July Edition of the Bowls NSW Newsletter

After 13 days of action-packed play across Figtree Sports, the 2022-23 State Championships have been completed. From first-time champions to record-setters, we’ve crowned over 50 new state champions and congratulate all players on participating in the event. A special thanks as well to our event hosts and sponsors, Destination Wollongong and TAB for helping ensure that this State Championships was the best one yet."

Click here for the Newsletter dated Friday the 4th of August, 2023 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 August, 2023 follows.

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

Elyane Byers received her badge for Minor Singles from President Marleen

NSW State Championships - Mixed Pairs Wrap

 

"The final event of the 2022-23 State Championships was a ripper. It’s the only championship that didn’t come from Zone or Region qualifying, it came from qualifying clubs. This meant that a multiple teams from the same club could qualify, as well as teams featuring players from different clubs."

Click here for the news release dated Wednesday the 2nd August, 2023 on the Bowls NSW web site.

NSW Rookies Events

Bowls NSW has released a Circular clarifying to all members the confirmed dates for our 2023-24 Rookies events:

Click here for the new release dated Monday the 31st July 2023.

NSW State Championships - Fours Wrap

 

The fours format of our magnificent game is the one we play most often. For most of us it’s ten or more weeks of pennants and club fours, district fours and then, hopefully, state fours. So we’re all very familiar with this type of game.

Click here for the Fours Wrap dated Tuesday the 1st of August, 2023 on the Bowls NSW web site.