Development of a State Bowling Arm Side
Starting in 2011 the first Bowling Arm Interstate Challenge was played between Victoria and New South Wales. This expanded to a larger interstate tournament held in September 2013 with the addition of South Australia. The Championships were held yearly after this with the addition of Queensland as recently as 2016.
Bowls Australia endorses the “National Bowling Arm Challenge” by providing a “National Trophy” for the winning state while the states themselves concurrently play for interstate Trophies during the Challenge. A State Representative Side consists of 15 players with three teams of five. The Challenge itself is a mixed gender tournament with a minimum requirement of two female bowlers. Teams play Singles & Fours at the same time, then Pairs & Triples.
In 2017 the Australian Bowling Arm Championships are to be held in Moama, NSW from Sunday the 10th September to Wednesday the 13th September.
Laurie Blurton from Bunbury Bowling Club has been selected to Coordinate and Develop the Side to represent WA. As such, Laurie is taking Expressions of Interest and asking players to contact him at:
0427 097 935
bbc72@people.net.au
Please pass the word to other bowlers and let them know that this opportunity is available!
Arrangements will be made for a get together/game at Halls Head in the near future. Sponsorship for uniforms has been sourced from Neometals – now we need a Side to outfit!
