Good luck to all members at the Australian Open
2026 Australian Open
Dates: June 5 – 19, 2026
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Event Details: Known as the world's biggest and richest bowls festival, this open event allows grassroots bowlers to compete against international elites across 14 host venues.
New Disciplines: The 2026 event expanded to include 18 disciplines, debuting Mixed Pairs, Intellectual Open Singles, and Deaf and Hearing Impaired Open Singles.
Livestreaming: Matches are broadcast on the Bowls Australia YouTube channel.
2026 Australian Championships
Dates: October 19 – 23, 2026
Location: Mount Lawley Bowling Club, Western Australia
Event Details: Staged as part of "The Nationals", this event crowns the champions in various disciplines following state and territory qualifying rounds.
2026 Australian Champion of Champions
Dates: October 2 – 4, 2026
Location: North Beach Bowling Club, Western Australia
Event Details: Also part of The Nationals, this tournament features the reigning state champions competing to become the overall national champion.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
During our 2026 AGM Life Membership was conferred upon Lynne McDougal. Lynne joined the Howrah Bowls Club in 2008 and since that time she has been an active member in all aspects of the Howrah Bowls Club: < Read Lynne's achievents and contributions to Howrah Bowls Club. >
And who are our other life members? <Find Out>
BOWLER OF THE YEAR
Matthew Gregg from the Howrah Bowls Club was named the Men's Open Bowler of the Year for 2025-26 by Bowls Tasmania South. Well done Matty who is also the current Howrah Open Men's Singles Champion!
South FREE COACHING SESSIONS
Free Bowls South training sessions will be held at our Indoor Centre on Sunday 31 May, from 12 - 3 pm.
It is open to all players - members and non-members, experienced to beginner bowlers.
These sessions will be run on the following dates
Sunday 31 May
Sunday 28 June
Sunday 19 July
Sunday 23 August
FIRST NEw BOARD MEETING 2026
Milo has provided a summary of the first board meeting after our elections. <Read Here>
2026 AGM
Well done to all who attended our AGM. 129 attended! Probably a record for Tasmania! Welcome to our new President : Milo : <Milos' Message>
We have a new board. Click to view all appointments and election results.
The 2026 Australian Open is almost here !
The 2026 Australian Open is almost here, with the Gold Coast preparing to host year 11 of the sport’s flagship event. Over the 15 days of competition, thousands of competitors from across Australia and around the world will take to the greens across 18 disciplines, with packed venues, high-quality competition and plenty happening away from the greens as well. Good luck to a large contingent of Howrah Bowls attending!!! See al the details Australian 2026 Lawn Bowls Open
WINTER SOCIAL BOWLS UPDATE
The very popular Winter Social Competions are all underway. Check out details here <See Flyer>
VALE GRAHAM BRITCLIFFE
It was with a great deal of sadness that we notify you of the passing of Graham Britcliffe on Friday last. Graham was a highly respected member of the Howrah Bowls Club and was a keen participant in not just bowls but many Club activities over the years. Of course, in addition, Graham was a long-standing selector and Chair of Selectors. His opinions on selection were regularly sought after and always highly valued. Our thoughts are with Judy and family at this time as we pass on our deepest sympathies.
AGM SATURDAY 16 MAY
The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Howrah Bowls Club Inc will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 10 am Voting commences at 9:15am and finishes at the commencement of meeting (10am) Counters are Sally Ridgeway, Mark Dilger, Lynne McDougall and Paula Hadley. Proxy votes are not allowed, as per the Constitution.
SATURDAY HANDICAP 4’s
Starts 9th May 2026 12.30pm for 1pm
TOWN HALL MEETING
Sunday 3rd May 10:00 am is our final Town Hall before the AGM
VALE GARY DAVIS
Some sad news - Garry Davis passed away earlier this week. Garry was a long-time member of our Club and well known to many. Gary won the Men's Club Champioship in 2011/12 Our condolences go out to Jill and the family.
FINALS EXCITEMENT
What a week! Congratulations to our Ladies Premier Division team who won the premiership making it 5 times in a row!!!!! See photo
And our Ladies Division 1 made the Grand Final for the second year which is a mighty effort! See Photo
And amazing: all four ladies divisions made the finals this year! This all goes well for the future for the ladies with such depth. See photo of Saturday finalists. Photos of other finalists coming soon.
AGM
Howrah Bowls Club 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026, 10am at the Club, followed by awards and presentations for the 2025-2026 season. All details and nomination form link
VISITORS FROM ROBINA
Howrah Bowls Club will be hosting a travelling group of 21 players from Club Robina (on the Gold Coast, Queensland), from 9 to 13 April. There will be 3 days of bowls; Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Sunday 12 April. At this stage we envisage playing 3 games of fours, and 3 games of triples, 12.30 for 1pm.
Catering plans are still to be finalized, but we hope to have a BBQ on one of the days. If you are interested in participating, please add your name to the notice board, under the TV, or respond to this email. Indicate your availability for days if you prefer as well
AUTUMN AND WINTER COMPETITIONS
BOWLING ARM FUNCTION
Bowling Arm Tasmania are having a social bowling day for Arm Bowlers at Royal Hobart Bowling Club on 26th April as per the attached flyer. <see flyer>
BPL Cup season launched for 2026
The world’s biggest club-based bowls competition has officially launched for 2026, with bowls clubs across Australia set to host another year of the fast-paced BPL Cup.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Denise Tanner, runner-up in the DL Reid Singles / BTS A Grade Women’s Singles and to Andrew (AJ) Jenkins, runner-up in the BTS B Grade Men’s Singles
MEMBERS DOING WELL
Congratulations to Denise who is playing the final of the Bowls South DL Reid Singles, to be played sometime this week. Also, AJ Jenkins is in
the final of the B Grade Singles. Matthew Gregg did well to reach the Semi-Finals of the A Grade Men’s Singles.
We currently have 4 of our premier ladies representing the South in the Statewide Challenge playing in Longford on Tuesday – Rosie Geeves,
Denise Tanner, Bernie Carroll and Anne Mullavey.
Peter Jenkins is also playing in the Men’s Southern team
STATE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Over the last 4 days a number of Howrah Bowls Club members have participated in the State Senior Championships, played at Rosny and Buckingham Bowls Club.
A huge congratulations to Denise Tanner and Charon Foster who teamed up with Sue Mann and Lorraine Walker, from Kingborough to win the 2026 State Senior Women's Fours Championship.
Congratulations also to the following ;
Bill Butler and Peter Jenkins, along with Phil Irons (Cremorne) and Greg Fehlberg (Brighton) who were runners up in the 2026 State Senior Men's Fours Championship.
Danny Neal and Peter Jenkins, who advanced to the quarter- finals of the 2026 State Senior Men's Pairs Championship.
Well done everyone.
Footy Tipping For 2026
Milo has handed over to anew Footy Tipping Coordinator: Daniel Elliott. <Click for details>
FIRST AIDE OFFICERS
First Aid Officers for the Howrah Community Lawn Bowls Club
SOUTHERN MENS FOURS
Congratulations to our Mens Fours who won the Tas South Final at Kingborough on Sunday: Matthew Greg Stuart Potter Peter Jenkins and Matthew Drew ..... good luck in State Final
PS: Need a clearer photo?
LADIES DAY 2025
It was another very successful Ladies Day for our club.
Well done to all the other bowls clubs that attended the day and making it the success it was.
Once again such a successful day would not be possible without the tireless efforts of all our clubs volunteers. Fantastic efforts all.
SOCIAL MONDAY BOWLS
There will NO Monday afternoon social bowls on 22 and 29 December 2025, due to the Indoor Centre being closed for Xmas.
It will resume on 5 January 2026
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thank you to everyone who has entered the HBC 2026 club championships so far. It is the responsibility of entrants to ensure each round is completed by the required date. If a game is not completed by the required date, your team will be forfeited.
We will try, where possible, to play finals on Fridays or Sundays, coordinating with the teams playing. We will advertise the games for the finals on the notifications, via email and Facebook and encourage members to come along and watch .
STATE WIDE BOWLING ARM TEAM
Congratulations Steve Mizzen in recent Southern Selections and being chosen to represent the south in the Statewide Bowling Arm team....another Howrah Bowls Club member achieving representation
THE NATIONALS
The 2025 Nationals on the North West coast of Tasmania has officially concluded after a two week break from our pennant season. Congratulations and well done to Rosie Geeves and Denise Tanner who represented Tasmania in the Australian Senior Sides Championships (State Teams) Tasmania finished strongly in the Women's event, claiming 3rd place !!!
SEASON 2025 / 6 IS UNDER WAY
Premier League - Division 5 rosters
TO ACESS NAMES OF TEAMS CLICK ON BOWLS LINK BELOW
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Barbara Rankin, Ladies Vice-President presents updates and news
HISTORY
Howrah Bowls will be celebrating 40 years very soon. Click on the photo or link to browse through a wonderful booklet : The History of the Howrah Bowls Club 1985 - 2006 <Click to view>
Flying North
Yes quite a few of our members have fled our cold climes for The Australian Open and blue skys!
Click on the photo to see more photos and we'll update as more arrive. <Click to see photos>
Bowls Tasmania New President
by Rob McGuire on May 27, 2025
Bowls Tasmania is pleased to announce that Lynne McDougall (pictured) from the Howrah Bowls Club was appointed as its new President following the Annual General Meeting held at Longford on Monday. Congratulations Lynne.
BPL
Congratulations to our Howrah Team for winning the first qualifying BPL tournament at Buckingham Bowls Club on Sunday 25 May. Well done Matthew Gregg , Danny Neal and Peter Jenkins.
TAS State Final – Sunday 28 September – Venue HOWRAH
The BPL cup was established to bring the format of the successful Bowls Premier League event directly to Clubs in the form of a nationwide pathway competition for club players. The competition progresses through Preliminary Rounds, Regional Finals and State Finals culminating with National Finals held during the Bowls Premier League at Club Pine Rivers in QLD in November . Winning team from each state will receive prize money, airfares, accommodation (where appropriate) and free Jack Attack license for their club
New South Wales’ Ettalong has created history by becoming the first team in BPL Cup history to successfully defend the title as Nathan Malloy, Lee Trethowan and Darren Morrison kept a hold on the coveted trophy.
Latest News Sheet - How We Roll Dec 2023
Bowls Centre
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SAFE GARDING TRAINING
Bowls Tasmania has been advised that if you are involved with schools at your clubs, anyone involved must have completed the Department of Education, Children and Young People’s (DECYP) “External Providers Safeguarding Training
If you are a DECYP employee, volunteer or external service provider for the department, you must complete this training
<Click here to do the 15 min training and receive a certificate>
UNIFORM ORDERS
Uniform orders must be placed for the purchase of new uniforms by 31st August, to allow time for them to be made and returned prior to the commence of the pennant season. Order form on the notice board in the indoor centre
AGM
The AGM was held on 10 May with 77members attending. Such a large turnout is reflective of the interest in club matters by our members! <Annual Report 2024/25>
Photos 2024/5 Presentations
Slide Show of AGM Presentations 2025 AGM AWARDS