Bendigo Bowls Club

Good Afternoon All,



At a BCGBR board meeting held on Tuesday night, the region board decided not to endorse the proposed conditions of play, particularly in relation to going back to 25 ends. We wish to advise the following reasons for that decision:

Our soon to be implemented Strategic Plan - one of the key values is around communication with clubs.
Lack of consultation with clubs - there hasn't been enough consultation with clubs or enough time for clubs to be able to provide an adequate response to the communication sent out about the proposed conditions of play.
Responses so far - not all clubs responded to the proposed conditions of play (only around half) and of them a large number were in the negative. So based on the responses actually received clubs were not in favour of the change. The board has a duty to support the clubs that we represent.
We thank the newly appointed Match Committee for taking the initiative to try and improve bowls within our region, however time is against us with the 2026-27 season fast approaching.

The board is not saying that they would not support going back to 25 ends but believe there needs to be consultation with clubs during the season to then be able to look at it again for next season. This allows for all clubs and bowlers to be aware of any possible changes well before the season is to start. It's also about putting it back on the radar of bowlers again as it's not something that's really been discussed for a couple of years.

As such for the 2026-27 season 21 ends will remain with a break in both Midweek and Weekend Pennant.



The ratified Conditions of Play and Draws will be sent out to all Clubs shortly.



Regards,

Important Dates:

Midweek practice commences this Friday the 4th 10am @ North Bendigo (weather permitting)
Coaches night, this Friday September 4th, 7pm @ White Hills Bowls Club
This Saturday September 5th, 12:30pm (BBQ prior from 11:30) @ North Bendigo Bowls Club. 2 games 12 ends. Top divisions will be playing Norths sides (depending numbers) and the remaining players will combine for intra. Feel free to wear appropriate, comfortable clothing (whether that be casual or bowls uniform) to play in.
Saturday September 12th, Melton practice match @ White Hills, 12:30pm start (BBQ from 11:30).
Tuesday 29th September, midweek practice match. Details TBA.
Please put your names down for practice matches (if you haven’t done so already), I understand late reminder notice, but selection meeting is happening tonight for this weeks North match, so names down asap. (Prior to 5:30) Flick me a message if you are available but haven’t managed to make it to a club to write it down!

Good conditions greeted bowlers at the club's weekly Jackpot Pairs competition today (Tuesday) at White Hills. With high scores the order of the day, congratulations to John Hayes (Bendigo Sth) and Brian Matthews (Strathfieldsaye), pictured, on taking out the honours with 2 wins and +23 shots. The jackpot stands at $220. Get your entries in now for next Monday at White Hills.

This week's Bendigo Bowls Club newsletter.

FYI
TRAINING BEGINS TOMORROW, WHITE HILLS GREENS ARE CLOSED SO TRAINING WILL BE AT NTH BENDIGO FOR EVERYBODY, COACHES ARE EXPECTING A GOOD TURNOUT.

In Loving Memory of Vicki Greenwood.
The family invites everyone to wear a touch of red or blue in memory of Vicki.
Bowls uniforms are also more than welcome.

A Livestream of the service will be available to view at https://napierpark.com.au/client/?nid=2cec5489-8f04-4b7b-a433-f9a10a87a360

Let's all wish Vicki a heavenly happy 70th Birthday
Fell 5 days short sadly as she really wanted to get of 69.
Have a lovely day and I'm sure all members and friends will raise a glass for you today xo

Rod Pearce and Mick Carmody following their win in today's jackpot pairs at White Hills. Two wins and +12 shots was sufficient to beat last week's winners, Mick Manning and Ron Angove from Bendigo. Please note jackpot pairs will be on Tuesday next week. The weekly jackpot has hit the $200 mark.