BOWLS

bowling at armidale


Part of the Armidale City Bowling Club's commitment to fostering and developing bowls in the Armidale community has been the formulation of a Bowls Development Committee.


The committee’s role is to develop a strategy that will aid in actively encouraging schools and individuals to participate in the sport of bowls. By increasing participation levels our goal is to secure the longevity of the sport in the local community, as well as, educate the public of the healthy lifestyle and social benefits of the game.



If you would like more information on the clubs Bowls Development Program or would like to aid in the development of Bowls in your local community, feel free to contact the Club on 02 6772 5666 and ask to speak to a member of the committee.




weekly bowls updates


By Admin ACBC March 30, 2026
Weekly Bowls Notice 30 March – 2026 Social bowls were held on Wednesday 25th March, with 13 players participating. Winners were Mal Turner and Marj South. Runners up were Campbell Schubert and Geoff Monley. Social bowls held on Monday 30th March with 12 players participating. Winners were Judy Hoenger and Geoff Monley. Runners up were John Lankester and Paul Clarke. Social Bowls are played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start. Please phone the club on 6772 5666 to reserve a spot! Social Bowls will be played on Easter Monday (6/4/26), names in by 12.30pm. Results from games played over the weekend. Open Singles: Steve Fuller defeated Graham Bourke 25-17. Major Pairs: Cahill McIntyre and Lindsay McIntyre defeated Andrew Carey and Mark Carey 23-9. Bradley Dade and Matthew Fletcher defeated Peter Ahoy and Laurie Judd 17-10. Tom Inman and Todd Fuller defeated Richard Kembrey and Duncan McLean 26-8. Unfortunately, the Minor Triples game set down to be played between Helen Alexander, Rosie Fuller and Marj South vs Elsie Clarke, Ken House and Laurie Williams was forfeited. Congratulations to our Grade 7 Pennants team defeating Uralla 10-0. They now qualify for the regional playoffs. Terry Ogilvie is rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Armidale City Bowling Club will be hosting Sectional Play for Division 3 Men’s Pennants on 2nd and 3rd of May 2026. Teams playing here are from Inverell RSM, Glen Innes, Uralla x 2, Kootingal and South Tamworth. I am needing umpires for these 2 days. Please come and see Rosie if you are willing to help. If we get enough to help, it is possible to umpire 1 part of the day instead of a full day. Bowls NSW has released the season calendar from July 2026 – December 2026 whilst we transition back to a normal bowls calendar year. This calendar is posted on the noticeboard. Major Minor Triples Carnival to be held on Saturday 11th April 2026. Limited entries have been received; more entries are required for this carnival to go ahead. Entries close Thursday 9th April 2026. A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be (heading towards the back green). All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception. Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666.
By Admin ACBC March 24, 2026
Weekly Bowls Notice 23 March – 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 18 March we had 12 players. Winners were Paul Clarke, Joe Lankester, Claude McFayden. Runners up were Reg Battersby, John Lankester, Victor Ng. Social bowls Monday 23 March we had 12 players. Winners were Gary Jackson, Laurie Judd. Runners up were Campbell Schubert, Di Richter. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend. Minor Fours Final. Congratulations to the Minor Fours Winners Claude McFayden, Bruce Wadleigh, Terry Ogilvie, Col Holden defeating Carol Farr-Wharton, Helen Alexander, Marj South, Rosie Fuller 21-12. Major Pairs. Cahill McIntyre, Lindsay McIntyre defeated Pam McFayden, Maddy Woodward 16-5, declared after 11 ends. Graham Bourke, Gavin Latham defeated Col Holden, Clifford Smith 26-15. Schedule of upcoming games: Round 6 Pennants – 1pm start Grade 5 and Grade 7 play against Uralla at the Uralla Bowling Club. Saturday 28 March – 9.30am start Major Pairs. Brad Dade, Matt Fletcher play Peter Ahoy, Laurie Judd. Saturday 28 March – 2.30pm start Tom Inman, Todd Fuller play Richard Kembrey, Duncan McLean Sunday 29 March – 9.30am start Major Pairs. Andrew Carey, Mark Carey play Cahill McIntyre, Lindsay McIntyre. Minor Triples. Elsie Clarke, Ken House, Laurie Williams play Helen Alexander, Rosie Fuller, Marj South. Open Singles. Graham Bourke plays Steve Fuller, marker Mick Pennell. Richard Kembrey and Duncan McLean are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Armidale City Bowling Club will be hosting Sectional Play for Division 3 Men’s Pennants on 2 and 3 May. Teams playing here are from Inverell RSM, Glen Innes, Uralla x 2, Kootingal and South Tamworth. I need umpires for these 2 days. Please come and see Rosie if you are willing to help. If we get enough help, it is possible to umpire 1 part of the day instead of a full day. Bowls NSW has released the season calendar from July 2026 – December 2026 whilst we transition back to a normal bowls calendar year. This calendar is posted on the noticeboard. A list of pennant teams for this coming weekend will be posted on the noticeboard shortly. A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be (heading towards the back green). All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception. Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Schedule of Upcoming Games Saturday 28 March Major Pairs – 9.30am start B Dade, M Fletcher vs P Ahoy, L Judd Major Pairs – 2.30pm start T Inman, T Fuller vs R Kembrey, D McLean Sunday 29 March Major Pairs – 9.30am start A Carey, M Carey vs C McIntyre, L McIntyre Minor Triples – 9.30am start E Clarke, K House, L Williams vs H Alexander, R Fuller, M South Open Singles – 9.30am start G Bourke vs S Fuller marker M Pennell
By Admin ACBC March 17, 2026
Weekly Bowls Notice 16 March – 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 11 March we had 15 players. Winners were John Waters, Des Schuman. Runners up were Geoff Monley, Marj South. Social bowls Monday 16 March we had 14 players. Winners were John Lankester, Ken House, Des Schuman. Runners up were John Lankester, Allan Lang, Di Richter. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend. Pennants: Grade 2 were defeated by North Tamworth 9-1. Grade 5 were defeated by Guyra 10-0. Grade 7 were defeated by Bendemeer 9-1. Congratulations to Grade 2, they have qualified to play at State Open Pennants to be held at Merrylands in August. Due to State Selection Trials, there will be no pennant games held on Saturday 21 March. Last round of Pennants to be played on Saturday 28 March. Schedule of upcoming games: Saturday 21 March – 9.30am start Minor Fours Final. Terry Ogilvie, Bruce Wadleigh, Claude McFayden, Col Holden play Carol Farr-Wharton, Helen Alexander, Marj South, Rosie Fuller. Sunday 22 March – 9.30am start Major Pairs. Pam McFayden, Maddy Woodward play Cahill McIntyre, Lindsay McIntyre. Col Holden, Clifford Smith play Graham Bourke, Gavin Latham. Minor Pairs. Jason Prince, Adrian Whitton play Elsie Clarke, Laurie Williams. Matt Fletcher and Brad Dade are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be (heading towards the back green). All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception. Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Schedule of Upcoming Games Saturday 21 March - 2026  Minor Fours Final – 9.30am start T Ogilvie, B Wadleigh, C McFayden, C Holden vs C Farr-Wharton, H Alexander, M South, R Fuller Sunday 22 March - 2026 Major Pairs – 9.30am start P McFayden, M Woodward vs C McIntyre, L McIntyre C Holden, C Smith vs G Bourke, G Latham Minor Pairs – 9.30am start J Prince, A Whitton vs E Clarke, L Williams
By Admin ACBC March 11, 2026
2025-2026 OPEN PENNANT TEAMS ROUND 5 – SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026 These are the teams for Round 5, subject to change GRADE 2 Manager: Kevin Cundy TOM INMAN STEVE FULLER GAVIN LATHAM LINDSAY MCINTYRE MATT FLETCHER PAUL BULLEN CAHILL MCINTYRE PETER DOYLE LAURIE JUDD PAUL WADLEIGH PETER AHOY GRAHAM BOURKE GRADE 5 Manager: Ken House MICK PENNELL DALE SMITH TERRY MCMILLAN BRAD DADE LUKE MCCARTHY DUNCAN MCLEAN CHRIS MOY PAM MCFAYDEN MARJ SOUTH MALCOLM TURNER ROSIE FULLER CHRIS BRODBECK GRADE 7 Manager: TERRY OGILVIE LEE ROBINSON JOHN WATERS ANDREW CAREY DI RICHTER COL HOLDEN TORSTEN VESTERGAARD GARY JACKSON PETER ROBINSON BRUCE WADLEIGH PAUL CLARKE VICTOR NG Reserves: Pam McFayden, Claude McFayden, Ken House, Adrian Whitton, Maddy Woodward, Peter McFarland, Cahill McIntyre THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SELECTED PENNANT TEAMS, RESERVES AND MANAGERS FOR ROUND 5 – SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026 . IMPORTANT - PLEASE CONTACT THE SELECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO PLAY. CONTACT NUMBERS FOR SELECTORS ARE DISPLAYED BELOW. TEAMS WILL BE REVIEWED BY SELECTORS ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE SEASON TO ASSESS PERFORMANCE. RESERVES ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY OR QUALIFY, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT OF PLAYERS BEING UNAVAILABLE. TEAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Regards, ACBC Selectors Steve Fuller – 0423 629 011 Rosie Fuller – 0427 845 442
By Admin ACBC March 10, 2026
Weekly Bowls Notice 9 March – 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 4 March we had 16 players. Winners were Geoff Monley, Ken House, Paul Clarke. Runners up were Campbell Schubert, Steve Goode. Social bowls Monday 9 March we had 16 players. Winners were Des Schuman, Victor Ng. Runners up were Judy Hoenger, Grahame Edmonds. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend. Pennants: Grade 2 were defeated by Inverell RSM 10-0. Grade 5 were defeated by Glen Innes 9-1. Grade 7 had the bye. Schedule of upcoming games: Saturday 14 March – 10.00am start – please note new start time Grade 2 Round 5 played at North Tamworth Bowling Club. Armidale versus North Tamworth. Saturday 14 March – 1.00pm start Grade 5 Round 5 played at Guyra Bowling Club. Armidale versus Guyra. Saturday 14 March – 10.00am start – please note new start time Grade 7 Round 5 played at Bendemeer Bowling Club. Armidale versus Bendemeer. Sunday 15 March – 9.30am start Major-Minor Boxed Pairs. Adrian Whitton, Steve Fuller play Paul Wadleigh, Peter Robinson. Minor Triples. Claude McFayden, Reg Battersby, Gary Jackson play Helen Alexander, Rosie Fuller, Marj South. Open Singles. Paul Bullen plays Richard Kembrey, marker Andrew Carey. Steve Fuller and Peter Doyle are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be (heading towards the back green). All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception. Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Pennant Teams: A list of pennant teams for round 5 will be available on the noticeboard, web and social media shortly. Schedule of Upcoming Games Sunday 15 March - 2026 Major/Minor Boxed Pairs – 9.30am start A Whitton, S Fuller vs P Wadleigh, P Robinson Minor Triples – 9.30am start C McFayden, R Battersby, G Jackson vs H Alexander, R Fuller, M South Open Singles – 9.30am start P Bullen vs R Kembrey marker A Carey
By Admin ACBC March 3, 2026
2025-2026 OPEN PENNANT TEAMS ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026 These are the teams for Round 4, subject to change GRADE 2 Manager: Kevin Cundy TODD FULLER STEVE FULLER GAVIN LATHAM TOM INMAN MATT FLETCHER PAUL BULLEN TERRY OGILVIE PETER DOYLE LAURIE JUDD PAUL WADLEIGH PETER AHOY GRAHAM BOURKE GRADE 5 Manager: Ken House MICK PENNELL CLIFFORD SMITH TERRY MCMILLAN BRAD DADE DALE SMITH DUNCAN MCLEAN CHRIS MOY COL HOLDEN MARJ SOUTH MALCOLM TURNER ROSIE FULLER CHRIS BRODBECK GRADE 7 - BYE Reserves: Pam McFayden, Claude McFayden, Ken House, Adrian Whitton, Maddy Woodward, Peter McFarland, Cahill McIntyre THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SELECTED PENNANT TEAMS, RESERVES AND MANAGERS FOR ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026 . IMPORTANT - PLEASE CONTACT THE SELECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO PLAY. CONTACT NUMBERS FOR SELECTORS ARE DISPLAYED BELOW. TEAMS WILL BE REVIEWED BY SELECTORS ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE SEASON TO ASSESS PERFORMANCE. RESERVES ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY OR QUALIFY, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT OF PLAYERS BEING UNAVAILABLE. TEAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Regards, ACBC Selectors Steve Fuller – 0423 629 011 Rosie Fuller – 0427 845 442
By Admin ACBC March 3, 2026
Weekly Bowls Notice 2 March – 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 25 February we had 14 players. Winners were Victor Ng, Ken House, Joe Lankester. Runners up were Laurie Judd, Di Richter, Paul Clarke. Social bowls Monday 2 March we had 9 players. Winners were Ken House, Des Schuman. Runners up were Michelle Babich, Mal Turner. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend. Pennants: Grade 2 had the bye. Grade 5 defeated Uralla 8-2. Grade 7 defeated Uralla 9-1. Major-Minor Boxed Fours. Terry Ogilvie (sub), Sammi Robinson, Gavin Latham, Tom Inman defeated Torsten Vestergaard Marj South, Pam McFayden, Peter Robinson 25-8. Open Singles. Victor Ng defeated Andrew Carey 25-14. Schedule of upcoming games: Saturday 7 March – 10.30am start Grade 2 Round 4 played at Inverell RSM Club. Armidale versus Inverell RSM. Saturday 7 March – 10.00am start Grade 5 Round 4 played at Glen Innes Bowling Club. Armidale versus Glen Innes. Grade 7 has the bye No games have been scheduled for Sunday 8 March. Todd Fuller and Jason Prince are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be (heading towards the back green). All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception. Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Pennant Teams: A list of pennant teams for round 4 is available on the noticeboard.
By Admin ACBC February 25, 2026
2025-2026 OPEN PENNANT TEAMS ROUND 3 – SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2026 These are the teams for Round 3, subject to change GRADE 5 Manager: Ken House MICK PENNELL CLIFFORD SMITH TERRY MCMILLAN PETER DOYLE DALE SMITH CHRIS BRODBECK CHRIS MOY LAURIE JUDD MARJ SOUTH MALCOLM TURNER ROSIE FULLER DUNCAN MCLEAN GRADE 7 Manager: Torsten Vestergaard TERRY OGILVIE LEE ROBINSON COL HOLDEN ANDREW CAREY DI RICHTER PETER ROBINSON VICTOR NG GARY JACKSON SAMMI ROBINSON BRUCE WADLEIGH PAUL CLARKE JOHN WATERS Reserves: Pam McFayden, Claude McFayden, Ken House, Adrian Whitton, Maddy Woodward, Peter McFarland, Cahill McIntyre THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SELECTED PENNANT TEAMS, RESERVES AND MANAGERS FOR ROUND 3 – SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 . IMPORTANT - PLEASE CONTACT THE SELECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO PLAY. CONTACT NUMBERS FOR SELECTORS ARE DISPLAYED BELOW. TEAMS WILL BE REVIEWED BY SELECTORS ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE SEASON TO ASSESS PERFORMANCE. RESERVES ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY OR QUALIFY, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT OF PLAYERS BEING UNAVAILABLE. TEAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Regards, ACBC Selectors Steve Fuller – 0423 629 011 Rosie Fuller – 0427 845 442
By Admin ACBC February 25, 2026
Weekly Bowls Notice 23 February – 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 18 February we had 12 players. Winners were John Waters, Pam McFayden, Reg Battersby. Runners up were Laurie Judd, Ken House, Claude McFayden. Social bowls Monday 23 February we had 12 players. Winners were Di Richter, Peter McFarland. Runner up was Paul Clarke x 2. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend. Pennants: Grade 2 defeated North Tamworth 10-0. Grade 5 lost to Guyra 9-1 and Grade 7 defeated Bendemeer 9.5–0.5. Major-Minor Boxed Pairs. Helen Alexander, Graham Bourke defeated Marj South, Laurie Judd 18-15. Open Singles. Pam McFayden defeated Reg Battersby 13-2 declared after 7 ends played. Schedule of upcoming games: Saturday 28 February – 10.00am start Round 2 Pennants played at Armidale City. Grade 5 plays Uralla. Grade 7 plays Uralla. Sunday 1 March – 9.30am start Major-Minor Boxed Fours. Torsten Vestergaard, Marj South, Pam McFayden, Peter Robinson play Brian Charter, Sammi Robinson, Gavin Latham, Tom Inman. Open Singles. Paul Bullen plays Richard Kembrey, marker Matt Fletcher. Andrew Carey plays Victor Ng, marker Terry Ogilvie. Malcolm Turner and Laurie Judd are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be (heading towards the back green). All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception. Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Pennant Teams: A list of pennant teams for round 3 is available on the noticeboard. Schedule of Upcoming Games Sunday 1 March - 2026 Major/Minor Boxed Fours – 9.30am start T Vestergaard, M South, P McFayden, P Robinson vs B Charter, S Robinson, G Latham, T Inman Open Singles – 9.30am start P Bullen vs R Kembrey - marker M Fletcher A Carey vs V Ng - marker T Ogilvie
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BOWLS CARNIVALS


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Open triples - Major Minor

11th April 2026

Total prize money - $2700

Prize Money per team:

1st - $1000

2nd - $600

3rd - $400

4th - $300

5th - $150

6th - $100

Round Winners: $50

Entry fee - $90 per team

Light BBQ Lunch provided both days

*Entry fee to be included with Entry Form

Bowls Entry Form