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
Weekly Bowls Notice 28 September 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 23 September we had 12 players. Winners were Joe Lankester, Des Schuman, Terry Ogilvie. Runners up were Joe Lankester*, Di Richter, John Waters. Social bowls played on Monday 28 September we had 8 players. Winner was Paul Clarke x 2. Runners up were Joe Lankester, Marj South. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Social bowls will be held on Monday 5 October (public holiday) No games have been scheduled for this coming weekend. ATTENTION MINOR BOWLERS: A Round Robin Minor Pairs competition is going to be held from 10 October – 28 November for 8 weeks. This competition is being held to fill in the gap between now and the end of the year. If you are interested in participating in this competition, please add your teams/names to the nomination list. Entries will close Monday 5 October at 5pm. Matches to commence on 10 October. Dale Smith is rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Upcoming carnivals: Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 21 September 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 16 September we had 10 players. Winners were Reg Battersby, Di Richter. Runners up were Des Schuman, Victor Ng, Paul Clarke. Social bowls played on Monday 21 September we had 12 players. Winners were Ken House, Gavin Latham. Runners up were John Lankester, Marj South. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. REsults from games played on 19 September Major-Minor Boxed Pairs Final: Congratulations to Sammii Robinson, Tom Inman in defeating Lee Robinson, Todd Fuller 11-10. What a fantastic game this final was to watch. Both teams neck and neck throughout the game. 10 all with the last end to be played. Tom’s team scoring the shot to win by 1. Major Singles: Duncan McLean defeated John Waters 25-14. Steve Fuller defeated Paul Wadleigh 25-20. Rosie Fuller defeated Paul Clarke 25-24. No games have been scheduled for this coming weekend. The Armidale City Bowling Club will be hosting the Bowls NSW State Rookie Pairs - North-West Region Qualifiers this weekend. Teams from Gunnedah, Glen Innes, Tamworth City and West Tamworth will be competing over the weekend. Tom Inman and Rosie Fuller are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Upcoming carnivals: Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. North-West Bowls has invited our club to participate in the North-West Premier League competition. Nominations close on Friday 25 September. Terry Ogilvie has been voted in as our President. Andrew Carey voted in as Vice-President. Lindsay McIntyre voted in on the Board of Directors. Congratulations to you all. Nominations are now open for the Inter-Region Championships. Open Men and Senior Men will be played in Moree on Saturday 17 October at 9.30am. Women’s will be played in Moree on Sunday 18 October at 9.30am. Email your interest to: northwestbowlselectors@gmail.com. Nominations close on Monday 28 September. The dates for the Inter-Regional Champions (if selected) will be played on the following dates: Senior Men 1 – 3 February 2027 at Soldiers Point Open Men 5 – 7 February 2027 at East Maitland & Beresfield Women 5 – 7 February 2027 at Raymond Terrace & Beresfield 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 14 September 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 2 September we had 12 players. Winners were Ken House, Campbell Schubert. Runners up were Paul Clarke, John Waters. Social bowls played on Monday 7 September we had 16 players. Winners were Victor Ng, John Waters. Runner up was Paul Clarke x 2. Social bowls Wednesday 9 September we had 14 players. Winners were Ken House, Laurie Judd. Runners up were Judy Hoenger, Paul Clarke, John Waters. Social bowls played Monday 14 September we had 9 players. Winners were John Lankester, Geoff Monley, Paul Clarke. Runners up were John Lankester, Judy Hoenger, Campbell Schubert. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. REsults from games played on 5 September Major Singles: Tom Inman defeated Ken House 25-5. Paul Wadleigh defeated Peter Doyle 25-23. Mal Turner defeated Peter Ahoy 25-15. Brad Dade defeated Torsten Vestergaard 26-3. John Waters won on a forfeit from Clifford Smith. Versatility Fours carnival The Club held another successful Versatility Fours carnival over the weekend. Congratulations to the winning team of Sammii Robinson, Rosie Fuller, Steve Fuller and Tom Inman with 4 wins, 1 loss + 82. 2nd place went to Adrian Whitton, Paul Clarke, Richard Kembrey, Peter Doyle with 3 wins, 2 losses + 70. 3rd place went to Paul Wadleigh, Peter Robinson, Chris Kliendienst, Lee Robinson with 3 wins, 2 losses + 60. 4th place went to Terry Ogilvie, Andrew Carey, Paul Bullen, Lindsay McIntyre with 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss + 68. Special prize draw went to Terry McMillan’s team and Graham Bourke’s team. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING GAMES: Saturday 19 September – 9.30am start Major-Minor Boxed Pairs Final: Lee Robinson, Todd Fuller play Sammii Robinson, Tom Inman. Major Singles: Rosie Fuller plays Paul Clarke, marker Ken House. Duncan McLean plays John Waters, marker Peter Ahoy. Steve Fuller plays Paul Wadleigh, marker Peter Doyle. Pam and Claude McFayden are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Upcoming carnivals: Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. Nominations are now open for the Inter-Region Championships. Open Men and Senior Men will be played in Moree on Saturday 17 October at 9.30am. Women’s will be played in Moree on Sunday 18 October at 9.30am. Email your interest to: northwestbowlselectors@gmail.com. Nominations close on Monday 28 September. The dates for the Inter-Regional Champions (if selected) will be played on the following dates: Senior Men 1 – 3 February 2027 at Soldiers Point Open Men 5 – 7 February 2027 at East Maitland & Beresfield Women 5 – 7 February 2027 at Raymond Terrace & Beresfield Please don’t forget the Armidale City Bowling Club’s AGM is being held on Sunday 20 September commencing at 10am in the Club. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 31 August 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 26 August we had 13 players. Winners were Judy Hoenger, Di Richter. Runners up were Reg Battersby, Michelle Babich. Social bowls played on Monday 31 August we had 14 players. Winners were Vicky Latham, Campbell Schubert, John Lankester. Runners up were Judy Hoenger, Michelle Babich. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Social bowlers – drinks and sandwiches will be held after bowls on Wednesday 9 September. REsults from games played over the weekend Major Triples: Paul Wadleigh, Peter Doyle, Gavin Latham defeated Graeme Heffernan, Lee Robinson, Sammii Robinson 21-17. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING GAMES: Saturday 5 September – 9.30am start. Major Singles. Clifford Smith plays John Waters, marker Laurie Judd. Paul Wadleigh plays Peter Doyle, marker Terry Ogilvie. Tom Inman plays Ken House, marker Paul Clarke. Peter Ahoy plays Malcolm Turner, marker Steve Fuller. Torsten Vestergaard plays Brad Dade, marker Duncan McLean. Saturday 19 September – 9.30am start Major-Minor Boxed Pairs Final. Lee Robinson, Todd Fuller play Sammii Robinson, Tom Inman. Matt Fletcher and Brad Dade are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Upcoming carnivals: Versatility Fours on 12 and 13 September, 2026. Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 24 August 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 19 August we had 16 players. Winners were Paul Clarke, Victor Ng. Runners up were Annette Pullar (Urunga), Des Schuman. Social bowls played on Monday 24 August we had 15 players. Winners were Michelle Babich, Ken House, Victor Ng. Runners up were Judy Hoenger, Des Schuman, Paul Clarke. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING GAMES: Saturday 29 August: 9.30am start . Major Triples: Paul Wadleigh, Peter Doyle, Gavin Latham play Graeme Heffernan, Lee Robinson, Sammii Robinson. Sunday 30 August: 10.00am start. Major-Minor Boxed Pairs Final. Lee Robinson, Todd Fuller play Sammii Robinson, Tom Inman. Steve Fuller and Peter Doyle are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Upcoming carnivals: Versatility Fours on 12 and 13 September, 2026. Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 17 August 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 12 August we had 12 players. Winners were Joe Lankester, John Lankester, Marj South. Runners up were Joe Lankester, Michelle Babich, Des Schuman. Social bowls played on Monday 17 August we had 10 players. Winners were Ken House, Di Richter. Runners up were John Lankester, Paul Clarke, Des Schuman. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend Minor Pairs Final: Congratulations to Des Schuman, John Waters in defeating Bruce Wadleigh, Ken House 23-8. A great season for John, winning the Minor Singles as well. Major Fours: Paul Wadleigh, Dale Smith, Lindsay McIntyre, Peter Doyle defeated Peter Ahoy, Terry Ogilvie (sub), Richard Kembrey, Chris Moy 25-20. Major-Minor Boxed Fours: Col Holden, Des Schuman, Duncan McLean, Steve Fuller defeated Bruce Wadleigh, Cahill McIntyre, Paul Clarke, Laurie Judd 22-11. Games set down for this coming weekend: There are no games set down for this coming weekend On behalf of everyone at the Armidale City Bowling Club, we would like to wish the Grade 2 Open Pennant teams the very best of luck when they compete at the State Finals this coming weekend at the Guildford Bowling Club. The bowlers are : Paul Wadleigh, Lindsay McIntyre, Tom Inman, Todd Fuller, Peter Ahoy, Peter Doyle, Matt Fletcher, Steve Fuller, Graham Bourke Laurie Judd, Paul Bullen Gavin Latham. Reserve is Brad Dade and managed by Kevin Cundy. Schedule of upcoming games Saturday 29 August: 9.30am start . Major Triples: Paul Wadleigh, Peter Doyle, Gavin Latham play Graeme Heffernan, Lee Robinson, Sammii Robinson. Sunday 30 August: 10.00am start. Major-Minor Boxed Pairs Final. Lee Robinson, Todd Fuller play Sammii Robinson, Tom Inman. Todd Fuller (someone to fill in for Todd as he is away at State Pennants) and Jason Prince are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Upcoming carnivals: Versatility Fours on 12 and 13 September, 2026. Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 10 August 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 5 August we had 16 players. Winners were Torsten Vestergaard, John Lankester, John Waters. Runners up were Joe Lankester, Carol Farr-Wharton, Di Richter. No Social bowls played on Monday 10 August due to the weather conditions. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend Major-Minor Boxed Pairs. Sammii Robinson, Tom Inman defeated Adrian Whitton, Steve Fuller 17-14. Minor Pairs Semi Final. Des Schuman, John Waters defeated Rosie Fuller, Chris Moy 18-16. Des and John just got there on the last end to win the match. Games set down for this coming weekend: Saturday 15 August – 10.00am start Major Triples. Paul Wadleigh, Peter Doyle, Gavin Latham play TBD, Lee Robinson, Sammii Robinson. Minor Pairs Final. Des Schuman, John Waters play Bruce Wadleigh, Ken House. Sunday 16 August – 10.00am start Major Fours. Paul Wadleigh, Dale Smith, Lindsay McIntyre, Peter Doyle play Peter Ahoy, Richard Kembrey, Chris Moy, Chris Brodbeck. Major-Minor Boxed Fours. Col Holden, Des Schuman, Duncan McLean, Steve Fuller play Bruce Wadleigh, Cahill McIntyre, Paul Clarke, Laurie Judd. Mark Carey and Graham Bourke are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. . Upcoming carnivals: Versatility Fours on 12 and 13 September, 2026. Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. Nominations are now up on the Noticeboard for the 2026 Major Singles. Nominations close 16 August, please read note regarding these matches. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 3 August 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 29 July we had 15 players. Winners were John Lankester, Carol Farr-Wharton, Gavin Latham. Runners up were Reg Battersby, Geoff Monley, Victor Ng. Social bowls played on Monday 3 August we had 12 players. Winners were Joe Lankester, Di Richter, John Lankester. Runners up were Geoff Monley, Gavin Latham, Victor Ng. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend Open Singles Final. Congratulations to Paul Bullen defeating Steve Fuller 26-17. Minor Triples Final. Congratulations to Helen Alexander, Rosie Fuller, Marj South defeating Col Holden, Bruce Wadleigh, Chris Moy 33-27. Minor Pairs. Des Schuman, John Waters were too strong for Jason Prince, Adrian Whitton defeating them 28-8. Games set down for this coming weekend: Saturday 8 August – 10.00am start Major-Minor Boxed Pairs Semi Final. Adrian Whitton, Steve Fuller play Sammi Robinson, Tom Inman. Sunday 9 August – 9.30am start Minor Pairs Semi Final. Rosie Fuller, Chris Moy play Des Schuman, John Waters. Sunday 9 August – 10.00am start Grade 2 Pennant Trial against Guyra. Mufti Dress. Sausage sizzle afterwards. Gavin Latham and Lindsay McIntyre are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. 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. Upcoming carnivals: Versatility Fours on 12 and 13 September, 2026. Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. Nominations are now up on the Noticeboard for the 2026 Major Singles. Nominations close 16 August, please read note regarding these matches. 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.
Weekly Bowls Notice 27 July – 2026 Social bowls Wednesday 22 July we had 12 players. Winners were Michelle Babich, Paul Clarke, John Waters. Runners up were Campbell Schubert, Des Schuman, Laurie Judd. Social bowls played on Monday 27 July we had 14 players. Winners were Judy Hoenger, Andrew Carey. Runners up were Campbell Schubert, Vicky Latham. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666. Results from games played over the weekend Major-Minor Boxed Pairs: Lee Robinson, Todd Fuller defeated Helen Alexander, Graham Bourke 26-14. Major-Minor Boxed Fours: Rosie Fuller, Gary Jackson, Lindsay McIntyre, Peter Ahoy defeated Claude McFayden, Adrian Whitton, Matt Fletcher, Mick Pennell 26-12. Major Fours: Cahill McIntyre, Mark Carey, Graham Bourke, Gavin Latham defeated Lee Robinson, Torsten Vestergaard, Terry McMillan, Sammi Robinson 23-17. This was a terrific game from start to finish. 16 all on the 17th end, Gav’s team pulled away from here to win the game. Games set down for this coming weekend: Saturday 1 August – 9.30am start Open Singles Final. Steve Fuller plays Paul Bullen, marker Andrew Carey. Minor Triples Final. Helen Alexander, Rosie Fuller, Marj South play Col Holden, Bruce Wadleigh, Chris Moy. Sunday 2 August – 9.30am start Minor Pairs. Des Schuman, John Waters play Jason Prince, Adrian Whitton. Sammi and Peter Robinson are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle. Schedule of upcoming games: Saturday 1 August – 9.30am start Open Singles Final. Steve Fuller plays Paul Bullen, marker Andrew Carey. Minor Triples Final. Helen Alexander, Rosie Fuller, Marj South play Col Holden, Bruce Wadleigh, Chris Moy. Sunday 2 August – 9.30am start Minor Pairs. Des Schuman, John Waters play Jason Prince, Adrian Whitton. 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. Upcoming carnivals: Versatility Fours on 12 and 13 September, 2026. Richie Clutterbuck Memorial 3 Bowl Open Pairs on 7 and 8 November, 2026. Nominations are available at Reception or can be downloaded from the ACBC website. 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. BOWLS FEES FOR THE 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR WILL COST $50 AND ARE NOW DUE. FEES TO BE PAID NO LATER THAN 31 JULY 2026. Di Richter has for sale some small jars of Grip and Polish for all sports. It is highly recommended. If you would like to purchase a jar, please see Di Richter. A sample jar is available at Reception.
BOWLS CARNIVALS
VERSATILITY FOURS
12th & 13th September 2026
Total Prize Money - $3000
Prize Money per team:
1st - $1200
2nd - $800
3rd - $500
4th - $400
Special Prize: 2 x $50 draw at end of play
Entry fee - $40 Per Player
Light BBQ Lunch provided both days
*Entry fee to be included with Entry Form
Annual Richie Clutterbuck memorial 3 bowl open pairs
7th & 8th November 2026
Total Prize Money - $8000
Prize Money per team:
1st - $3000
2nd - $1600
3rd - $1200
4th - $900
5th - $600
6th - $200
Round Winners - $100
Entry fee - $150 Per Team
Light BBQ Lunch provided both days
*Entry fee to be included with Entry Form