August 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to Our New Members

A very warm welcome to all our new members who have recently joined Prospect Broadview Bowling Club. It’s great to have you as part of the PBBC family, and we hope you enjoy everything the club has to offer — from time on the greens to a friendly chat and a laugh in the clubhouse.

Please take a moment to introduce yourself and say hello when you see new faces around the club. We’re really looking forward to getting to know you all.

Bring on the Sunshine!

It’s fair to say we’ve had a very wet winter, with the greens closed more often than open. That hasn’t made it easy for those keen to get out and bowl.

Hopefully the worst of the weather is behind us, and we can look forward to some sunshine, drier conditions, and getting back onto our beautiful greens as we prepare for what we hope will be a fantastic 2026/27 season.

There’s plenty happening around the club, so grab a cuppa and enjoy the read!

Selectors 2026/27

A big thank you to everyone who has stepped up to take on the important role of selectors for the coming season.

Wednesday Men’s

  • Boris Balin – Chair
  • Chad Sexton & Stu MacIntyre – Division 3
  • Peter Griffin, Wayne Nelsen & John Haseloff – Division 4 selection panel (four teams)

Thursday Ladies

  • Rose Harnett – Chair
  • Lindee Schlicker, Denise Caulfield & Faye Smithson – Division 1
  • Yvonne Bruce & Maria Pickering – Division 2

Saturday Open

  • Boris Balin – Chair
  • Chad Sexton – Division 4
  • Maria Pickering, Mary Grantham, Wayne Nelsen & Steve Harradine – Divisions 5, 6 & 7 selection panel

Selectors have a big job ahead, so please support them and assist wherever possible throughout the season.

Pennant Season

Club Practice

Ladies practice will begin on Tuesday 15 September at 9.30am, with further information about trial matches to follow.

All club practice will also commence on Tuesday 15 September from 12.30pm.

Please note that no social bowls will be held while official club practice is in progress.

Pre-Season Trials

Wednesday Men’s

  • 16 September – Internal
  • 23 September – Internal
  • 30 September – External v Hope Valley (TBC)
  • 7 October – External v Hope Valley (TBC)

Saturday Open Gender

  • 12 September – Internal
  • 19 September – External v Modbury (TBC)
  • 3 October – Internal

Unavailable lists will be placed on the club notice board. If you are unavailable, please add your name or advise the Chair of Selectors.

This greatly assists with team planning.

2026/27 Pennant Start Dates

  • Open Gender Saturday Pennants – Saturday 10 October
  • Men’s Wednesday Pennants – Wednesday 14 October
  • Ladies Thursday Pennants – Thursday 15 October

Not long to go now!

BowlsLink Member Accounts

All PBBC full and social members have a Bowls SA BowlsLink account.

It is now a requirement that all players have their own email address and mobile number linked to their account to be eligible for pennant play. (Some family accounts sharing emails have already been linked accordingly.)

BowlsLink allows members to manage their profile, enter competitions, and view certifications via the Bowls SA website or app.

We encourage all members to log in and check that their details are correct and up to date. Most records have already been reviewed and updated where possible.

Please check the following:

  • Address
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Next-of-kin/contact details

This only takes a few minutes and will help avoid issues later.

Open Day – Sunday 23 August

Our Come & Try Open Day is just around the corner!

Sunday 23 August 12.30pm start

There will be a free sausage sizzle, opportunities for visitors to try lawn bowls, and a chance to meet our friendly members and explore the club.

Weather permitting, we’ll be on the greens — but even if the rain returns, we’ll still be ready to welcome visitors inside.

Members are encouraged to attend, chat with guests, show them around, and help make them feel welcome.

You never know — you might be meeting a future club champion!

27 New Sets of Loan Bowls!

Some fantastic news for the club!
A huge thank you to Colin McIntyre, who has worked tirelessly on grant applications to secure new equipment for PBBC.

We are excited to announce the arrival of 27 new colourful sets of bowls in a range of sizes, supplied by Ozy Bowls. These will be used for Night Owls and function hire, replacing many of the older sets currently in use.

This is a major step forward for the club, supporting the continued growth of Night Owls and improving our facilities for visitors and casual bowlers.

And best of all — they’ll look fantastic on the greens!
Well done and thank you, Colin.

Open Fours Gala Day, Monday 2 November

Our Open Fours Gala Day is proudly sponsored by Coopers Brewery.
$120 per team
Get your team together and contact Rob to secure your place.

Club Tournament – New Format for 2026/27

We’re introducing a fresh format this season designed to encourage greater participation and more fun on the greens. And the best part? There is NO COST to enter!

Pre-Christmas

  • President’s Handicap
  • 100 Up
  • Men’s Pairs
  • Ladies Pairs

Grand Finals will be held on Saturday 19 December.

Post Christmas

  • Minor Singles
  • Men’s Singles
  • Ladies’ Singles
  • Mixed Pairs

Grand Final date to be advised.

Chad Sexton and Lindee Schlicker will act as Tournament Directors.

Nomination sheets for the first four events will be available on the notice board from mid-September.

Whether you’re a regular competitor or new to club tournaments, we encourage you to get involved and give it a go!

Social Bowls

Winter social bowls will conclude on:

  • Saturday 5 September
  • Wednesday 9 September

A sincere thank you to our dedicated volunteers Chris Season, Pat Talbot, Barry Henley, John Haseloff, Sandra Burns and Jan Smith for their outstanding efforts throughout winter. They have ensured there was always a friendly game available whenever conditions allowed, and their contribution is greatly appreciated.

The good news is that Friday social bowls will continue through the warmer months.

A big thank you to Frank and Peter Kelly, who have run this popular competition for many years. It remains a great way to enjoy a relaxed Friday afternoon — a bowl, a chat, and plenty of laughs.

Outstanding Membership Fees

A reminder that a small number of membership fees are still outstanding. Fees were due by 31 July, so if you haven’t yet paid, please do so as soon as possible.

Our Treasurer will certainly appreciate your prompt attention to this.

Condolences

The club acknowledges with sadness the passing of Barbara Culley on Saturday 8 August.

Our sincere condolences go to Ron and the Culley family during this difficult time.

Barb and Ron have both been valued and long-standing members of our club, and our thoughts are with the family.

And finally…

There is plenty happening at PBBC as we move closer to the new season.

A sincere thank you to all members, volunteers, selectors, and organisers who continue to contribute their time and effort to make our club such a welcoming and enjoyable place.

Now we just need a little cooperation from the weather — less rain, more sunshine, and dry greens!

Bring on the 2026/27 season — we’re ready for bowls!