Port Pirie Welcomes Major Bowls Event - 14 to 18 October 2019

UPDATE: Please note, this event has been POSTPONED until 2020. Further information will be provided when it becomes available.

Bowls Fest is coming to the Port Pirie region from 14-18 October 2019 and promises to be an exciting and action-packed event for all ages and skill levels.

Bowls SA in conjunction with Port Pirie Regional Council are proud to bring this event to our region. With a host of playing events, training courses and gatherings on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity for people to get involved in the sport of lawn bowls.

The Bowls Fest program of events includes:

• ·        Senior Supa Series (14-15 October) – Competition days for over 60’s bowlers. Assemble a team of four to play in the medley, prize money available.
• ·        Board coffee & chat (14 October) – a meeting for Club Presidents and Secretaries to mingle with Bowls SA Board members and have a chat about the direction of the sport.
• ·        Business of Bowls Breakfast (15 October) –a meeting for Club Presidents & Secretaries to bring their major sponsors and listen to key note speakers. The opportunity to extend knowledge beyond the greens and provide additional resources to clubs and networking opportunities. Free Event.
• ·        Markers Course & Measures course (16 October) –Get an officiating accreditation in marking and/or measuring to uphold the vital skill of officiating the game. Cost $30 per attendee, per course.
• ·        Responsible service of alcohol training (16 October)– Official training for the Responsible service of alcohol. Will allow clubs to remain compliant with new liquor licencing laws. Cost $50 per attendee.
• ·        Come ‘n’ Try Social Night Owls (16 October) –Free community event for businesses, other sporting clubs, juniors or first timers to experience the social side of the game to have a roll and play in a structured social competition. Anyone can play, no experience necessary. Come and have a roll!
• ·        Umpires Course (17 October) –Get an officiating accreditation in umpiring to uphold the vital skill of officiating the game. Attendees in this course will need to have completed the markers and measurers course on the previous day. Cost is $65 if doing all three of marker, measurer and umpires course.
• ·        Club Coaching Course (17 October) –Learn the skills of coaching and become an accredited coach. Vital for the development of club members as well as being a figurehead to introduce new people to the sport. Cost is $50 per attendee.
• ·        Volunteer Appreciation Day Coaching skills with Tony Lucas (18 October) –An opportunity for all members to listen to State Women’s Coach Tony Lucas and have some hints and tips to improve their game. BBQ provided and some volunteers from the area will receive a special recognition. Free event.

The Business of Bowls Breakfast being held on Tuesday 15 October will feature guest speakers Mayor Leon Stephens from Port Pirie Regional Council and a representative from the Grow Foundation. This is a free breakfast provided by Bowls SA for club and association presidents and secretaries, office bearers, bowling club committees, sponsors and officials in the bowls community. The breakfasts’ aim is to grow, inform, engage and promote solutions for the Bowling Community and provide opportunities for networking.

To register for any event listed, please email operations@bowlssa.com.au with the names, club and desired course of interested attendees.

For further information about Bowls Fest or to obtain a copy of the event schedule, visit www.bowlssa.com.au/2019/09/27/port-pirie-bowls-fest-schedule-release/

For further information contact:

Sarah Taylor, Administrative Assistant (Communications) on tel. 8633 9754 or email communications@pirie.sa.gov.au