In late June, Bowls Victoria issued the pre-season timetable for Clubs to enter teams into the 2024-25 Pennant season:
- 31st July Pennant entries open.
- 13th August Draft draw released.
- 25th August Clubs provide feedback on draw.
- 10th September Final draw released.
In early July, the newly elected Selection Committees asked bowling members to indicate their availabilities to play Pennants in 2024-25, and/or whether they would be prepared to act an emergency from time to time. The Committees were aware that some members were away from Melbourne or recovering from illnesses etc.
Given the initial numbers provided by members, the Committees provisionally entered:
- Weekend 4 x 16 and 1 x12, which would require 76 bowlers.
- Midweek 6 x 12, which would require 72 bowlers.
On present indications, the Club may struggle to field the required number of bowlers each week, and we may have to adjust our entries such as withdrawing the 12 a side on the weekend, or entering a 6 a side on Tuesdays rather than a fifth 12 a side. Bowls Victoria advise Clubs that they should aim to have a 10 per cent buffer in bowler availabilities due to unforeseen events.
Could you please check your availability. If there is any change to what you previously advised and/or if you have not indicated whether you are available, please enter your name on the lists in the Bowls office, and/or email Michell Crawford at maccozzie@yahoo.com.au , or phone Pete Crawford on 0427 519 773.
Season Dates for Pennants
Weekend
- Round 1 October 19
- Round 9 December 14
- Round 10 January
- Round 14 February 15
- Finals start February 22
Midweek
- Round 1 October 22
- Round 9 December 17
- 18 Round 10 January 21
- Round 14 February 18
- Finals start February 25
About Club Uniforms
See Corina Campos to get your Club shirt. You need this to play pennant bowls.
Corina asks you contact her by SMS in the first instance and she will arrange a “fitting”. Corina’s number is 0417 167 405 and leave a message.