Lawn Bowls

Winners are grinners

Winners are grinners

Paul Jopson loves his work.  He keeps an immaculate green at the Glen Innes Bowling Club (Bowlo) and he enjoys introducing novices to the delights of bowling.  But another of his superpowers is his own bowling ability. Paul was one of the New South Wales team at the recent National Senior’s Championship held at the Devonport Country Club from the 14th – 18th of November organised by Bowls Australia.  The team consisted of twelve players, three rinks of four.  New South Wales won the championship; the first time since 2019.  They defeated Victoria in a hard fought and very close…
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Bowlo’s 68th Rose Carnival Blooms with Success

Bowlo’s 68th Rose Carnival Blooms with Success

The Glen Innes Bowling Club’s much-loved Rose Carnival celebrated its 68th year in fine style, drawing bowlers from across the state — and beyond — for a weekend of top-quality play, camaraderie, and community spirit. With a total prize pool of $6,000, the three-day event was a major drawcard for bowlers from 21 clubs including Mooloolaba, Coolum Beach, Blakehurst, Redcliffe, Millmerran, Warwick, Tenterfield, Raymond Terrace, Forster, Stanthorpe, Maclean, Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Woolgoolga, Inverell, Guyra, and Bingara. The carnival kicked off on Friday with a lively Warm-Up Pairs event, featuring 28 teams of pairs, before the main Triples competition on Saturday…
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Glen Innes Local Returns Home From Lawn Bowls Comp In Triumph

Glen Innes Local Returns Home From Lawn Bowls Comp In Triumph

Glen Innes’s own champion lawn bowler, Paul Jopson, has returned in triumph from the Australian National Titles held in Tweed Heads from 11-15th October.  As a member of the New South Wales team, he came away with a second in the men’s competition and with best performed state (men and women combined). Paul stated that it was a “totally awesome team event”, and he’s looking forward to the 2025 National Titles to be held in Tasmania. Mr Jopson is a self taught bowler who has been bowling since 2000.  He has previous winning form.  While living in Queensland, amongst other…
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