Transfers – Jul to Sep 2022

Name From Club To Club Approved On Richard MacQueen Sandy Bay Highton 30 Sep 2022 Ross Bannister North Hobart Rosny Park 15 Sep 2022 Kevin Neilson Glenorchy Rodman Kingborough 13 Sep 2022 Mark Burgess Sandy Bay Kingborough 13 Sep 2022 Daniel Elliott North Hobart Sheffield 13 Sep 2022 Roy Baker Beltana Rosny Park 8 Sep…

Selecting Social Bowlers in Pennant Sides

Printable version: Social Bowlers and Pennant Selection (PDF) The change in the method in which BTS calculates and levies annual affiliation fees has created new opportunities for clubs to maximise the use of their social and barefoot bowlers as temporary replacement players in their pennant sides to ensure that full sides are fielded. The new affiliation…

Inspection Report – Sandy Bay Synthetic Green

A report by Michael Andersch, Chair, BSOP Leonie Price and I inspected the Sandy Bay synthetic green on Monday to assess its compliance with the laws of the game and consider its suitability for pennant and competition play. Ditch depths and widths all meet the minimum and maximum requirements in the laws of the game. Rink 8…

BTS Grant – Junior Development Incentive

Printable version: Junior Development Initiative (PDF) 1. Purpose of the Program To introduce the sport of bowls to young people under the age of 18 years of age living in southern Tasmania. To assist clubs to move from school-based one-off and short term bowls activities to more formal bowls competition. To assist clubs to access the…

BTS Grant – Player Participation Incentive

Printable version: Player Participation Incentive (PDF) 1. Purpose of the Program To assist in the progression of social bowlers to full registered player status. To provide financial assistance to clubs and to social bowlers to support their participation in pennant competitions. To provide clubs with another pool of players from which to draw to ensure…

Southern Training Courses 2022-23

The following training courses have been scheduled for Southern Tasmania during the coming season.  All sessions will be conducted at the North Hobart Bowls Club: National Umpire Re-Accreditation – 6pm Monday 5 September 2022 National Umpire Re-Accreditation – 6pm Monday 3 October 2022 National Umpire – 6pm Monday 3 October 2022 National Umpire Re-Accreditation –…

Transfers – Jan to Jun 2022

Name From Club To Club Approved On Christine Marsh Sorell Beltana 30 Jul 2022 Kathy Matthews Sorell Beltana 30 Jul 2022 Keith Hinkley Sandy Bay Royal Hobart 28 Jul 2022 Peter Hyland Beltana Royal Hobart 28 Jul 2022 Elaine Hyland Beltana Royal Hobart 28 Jul 2022 Carlene Hooper Beltana Royal Hobart 28 Jul 2022 Robert…

BTS Championships Schedule 2022–23

The schedule of championship events for the 2022-23 season.

Thursday Pennant Schedule 2022–23

The scheduled dates for pennant games in the Thursday Ladies Pennant season 2022–23.

Wednesday Pennant Schedule 2022–23

The scheduled dates for pennant games in the Midweek Men’s Pennant season 2022–23.

Saturday Pennant Schedule 2022–23

The scheduled dates for pennant games in the Saturday Open Gender Pennant season 2022–23.

Transfers and registrations

Transfers (existing members) If a member is joining your club from another club (anywhere in Australia) please follow these procedures: Log into BowlsLink (you must be an ADMIN for this). Go to MEMBERS (under MEMBERSHIP) in the left-hand menu. Click on the ADD MEMBER link in the top-right corner. Select the EXISTING MEMBER option. You…

President’s Report 2022

In presenting my report to you for this year I do so in the hope that finally, after three seasons of disruption caused by the Coronavirus that we might at last be heading towards some form of normalisation, and that we can look forward to an uninterrupted pennant season in 2022-23. At the conclusion of…

Promotions and relegations for 2022-23

The following clubs will be promoted and relegated in 2022-23 in accordance with BTS Conditions of Play: Saturday Pennant Division IN OUT Premier League New Norfolk Rosny Park (to Div 1) Division One Rosny Park (from Premier) and Royal Hobart (from Div 2) Rosny Park (due to Premier relegation) Division Two Rosny Park (from div…

Nomination of pennant sides

The BTS Board has set 30 June as the date for nomination of pennant sides.  See Promoted and relegated in 2022-23 for related information. If clubs wish to – and are able to – they can enter multiple sides into the lowest division of each pennant competition.  The lowest divisions are: Saturday Division 6 Ladies Division…

Annual General Meeting 2022 (2nd notice)

The BTS Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 5 June 2022 at the Howrah Bowls Club commencing at 2.00pm. Attendance: Each member club of the Association is entitled to be represented by two voting delegates at the meeting.  Other bowls club members are welcome to attend and participate in discussion but are ineligible…

Annual General Meeting 2022 (1st notice)

Read the Second notice (including motions). FIRST NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The BTS Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 5 June 2022 at the Howrah Bowls Club commencing at 2.00pm. Attendance: Each member club of the Association is entitled to be represented by two voting delegates at the meeting. Other bowls…

DL Reid championship settled

Congratulations, Jeanette Lane, on winning the DL Reid for 2021-22.

Winter Coaching 2022

FREE coaching is available on the following Sundays over winter at the Howrah Indoor Bowls Centre: 29th May 2022 26th June 2022 31st July 2022 28th August 2022 One session per day – 12 noon to 3.00pm It’s free and open to everybody from beginners on up! Come along and improve your game! Qualified coaches…

BTS Presentation Night 2022

Cro Jacks – Barefoot Champions

The Twilight Champion of Champions was played at Kingborough Bowls Club on 13 April 2022 and won by the Cro Jacks (Howrah).  Here is the points table after four games: Team Club Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Total Cro Jacks Howrah 15 15 13 3 46 Kingborough Tigers Kingborough 2 13 14…

Howrah end premiership dynasty

Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 7 April 2022 (Grand Final Report) Howrah have ended Sandy Bay’s dynasty in the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant in an exciting grand final.  After winning 10 of the last 11 southern pennants, Sandy Bay’s winning streak came to an end with Howrah defeating the powerhouse on all…

Barefoot Champion of Champions draw

The Twilight Champion of Champions will be played at Kingborough Bowls Club on 13 April 2022 with a start at 6.00pm  with trial ends.  A printable version of the draw can be obtained with the following link: Twilight Champion of Champions 2021-22 (PDF) First Game Claremont Bowls Club (Irritable Bowls Syndrome) Versus Kingborough Bowls Club…

Sandy Bay win premiership in a thriller

Grand final report by Connor Munnings 2 April 2022 (Grand Finals) A number of close games highlighted the grand finals of the Bowls Tasmania South Saturday Pennant. Sandy Bay have gone back to back as Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division premiers after defeating Glenorchy Rodman by one shot.  Sandy Bay were dealt a big blow before…

Howrah bundle out Kingborough

Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 30 March 2022 (Preliminary Finals) Grand final matchups have been locked in for the Thursday Women’s Pennant as teams battled it out in the preliminary finals across divisions. Kingborough were bundled out of the Division 1 finals after a determined Howrah beat them 10-2 by nine shots.  Howrah’s Sandra…

Midweek Grand Finals 2021-22

Note: Pennant finals will be played under BTS Conditions of Play rule 3.21. Wednesday 6th April 2022 at the Claremont Bowls Club Division 1 – New Norfolk VERSUS Cremorne Division 2 – Royal Hobart VERSUS Orford Division 3 – Orford VERSUS Kingborough Division 4 – Brighton VERSUS Glenorchy Rodman’s (1)

Thursday Grand Finals 2021-22

Note: Pennant finals will be played under BTS Conditions of Play rule 3.21. Thursday 7th April 2022 at the Rosny Park Bowls Club FOOD AVAILABLE: Salad Rolls, Saveloys, Toasted Sandwiches, Hot Chips and Fresh Sandwiches. Division 1 – Sandy Bay VERSUS Howrah Division 2 – Glenorchy City VERSUS Sandy Bay Division 3 – Cremorne VERSUS Brighton Division 4 – Kingborough VERSUS Claremont

Championship Draws 2021-22

The following information is published for historical purposes: Specials Mixed Open Pairs (updated) Women’s Over 60 Fours DL Reid Singles (updated) Juniors BTS Junior Singles Draw BTS Junior Pairs Draw BTS Junior Fours Draw Singles 2021-22 Men’s Open Singles Men’s B-Grade Singles Ladies Open Singles Ladies B-Grade Singles Pairs 2021-22 Men’s Open Pairs Draw (PDF)…

Saturday Grand Finals 2021-22

Note: Pennant finals will be played under BTS Conditions of Play 3.21. Saturday 2 April 2022 at Beltana Bowls Club Premier Division – Glenorchy Rodman VERSUS Sandy Bay Division 2 – Sandy Bay VERSUS Royal Hobart Saturday 2 April 2022 at Rosny Park Bowls Club NOTE: At Rosny Park – Saveloys, Salad Rolls, Party Pies, and Toasted  Sandwiches will be available…

Training courses 2022

The following training courses have been scheduled by Bowls Tasmania during the season: National Umpire – 6pm Monday 7 February 2022 at North Hobart National Umpire Re-Accreditation – 6pm Monday 7 March 2022 at North Hobart Marker – 6pm Monday 4 April 2022 at North Hobart Club Coach – 6pm Monday 11 April 2022 at…

Sandy Bay storm through to grand final

Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 26-27 March 2022 (Semi and Preliminary Finals) GLENORCHY Rodman advanced to the grand final of the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier League after a thrilling one shot victory over Kingborough in the second semi-final. Playing on their home green, Rodman showcased the form they have demonstrated throughout…

Saturday Preliminary Finals 2021-22

Sunday 27th Match 2022 Premier Division Kingborough VERSUS Sandy Bay at the Kingborough Bowls Club Winner to play Glenorchy Rodman’s in the Grand Final Saturday 2nd April Division 1 Kingborough VERSUS Howrah at the Kingborough Bowls Club Winner to play New Norfolk in the Grand Final Saturday 2nd April Division 2 Royal Hobart VERSUS Orford…

Fierce Sandy Bay fire in finals

Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 17 March 2022 (Semi-Finals) Sandy Bay demonstrated why they finished on top of the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant, being ruthless in their crushing defeat of Kingborough in the second semi-final. Despite a COVID scare and an emergency bowler being brought into the team, consistent bowls from the…

Thursday Pennant Finals 2021-22

Note: Pennant finals will be played under BTS Conditions of Play rule 3.21. Preliminary Finals – Thursday 31 March Division 1 – Kingborough Versus Howrah at the Kingborough Bowls Club Winner to play Sandy Bay in the Grand final Thursday 7th April Division 2 – Brighton Versus Sandy Bay at the Brighton Bowls Club Winner…

Midweek Pennant Finals 2021-22

Note: Pennant finals will be played under BTS Conditions of Play rule 3.21. Preliminary Finals – Wednesday 30 March Division 1 – Cremorne VERSUS Glenorchy Rodman at Cremorne Winner to play New Norfolk in the Grand Final Division 2 – Orford VERSUS Glenorchy City at Taroona Winner to play Royal Hobart in the Grand Final…

Saturday Pennant Finals 2021-22

Saturday 26th Match 2022 Premier Division Second semi-final to be played at Glenorchy Rodman’s (1) Glenorchy Rodman’s (2) Kingborough First semi-final to be played at Sandy Bay (3) Sandy Bay (4) Claremont Division 1 Second semi-final to be played at New Norfolk (1) New Norfolk (2) Kingborough First semi-final to be played at Howrah (3)…

Champion of Champions update

Championship update (as at 22 March) The Ladies competition for Tuesday 22 March 2022 has been postponed due to the weather. The ladies will now be played next Tuesday 29 March – still at the Buckingham Bowls Club at the same time and with the same draw. The men’s champion of champions will still be…

Rodman capitalises on shock loss

Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 19 March 2022 (Round 18) A surprise win against a premiership favourite highlighted the final round of the Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division as ladder positions were finalised. Beltana shocked Kingborough with a 12-2 win by 10 shots, pushing them down to second on the ladder….

Women’s Championships Results 2021-22

Open championships 2021-22 BTS 2021-22 Ladies Open Singles BTS 2021-22 Ladies Open Pairs BTS 2021-22 Ladies Open Triples BTS 2021-22 Ladies Open Fours BTS 2021-22 Ladies Over 60 Fours Mixed championships 2021-22 BTS 2021-22 Mixed Open Pairs B Grade championships 2021-22 BTS 2021-22 Ladies B-Grade Singles BTS 2021-22 Ladies B-Grade Pairs BTS 2021-22 Ladies B…

Men’s Championships Results 2021-22

Open championships 2021-22 BTS 2021-22 Men’s Open Singles BTS 2021-22 Men’s Open Pairs BTS 2021-22 Men’s Open Triples BTS 2021-22 Men’s Open Fours Mixed championships 2021-22 BTS 2021-22 Mixed Open Pairs B Grade championships 2021-22 BTS 2021-22 Men’s B-Grade Singles BTS 2021-22 Men’s B-Grade Pairs BTS 2021-22 Men’s B-Grade Triples BTS 2021-22 Men’s B-Grade Fours…

Returning to Normality

BTS Board advice: The temporary condition to permit clubs to claim a match to be “Unplayed” due to COVID-19 is discontinued from 20 March 2022.

Check-in at clubs and wearing of masks

Advice provided by BTS to clubs on 12 Mar 2022 With Premier Peter Gutwein’s announcement yesterday (11 March) of the further easing of the mandate regarding the wearing of face masks it is appropriate for BTS to issue advice to clubs. It is no longer obligatory to wear face masks in indoor areas of bowls…

Ladder finalised in windy conditions

Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 10 March 2022 (Round 18) Players faced windy conditions in the final round robin game of the Thursday Women’s Division One Pennant as ladder positions were confirmed. Sandy Bay secured top spot and a home semi-final with a comprehensive 12-0 win over Buckingham by 30 shots. Peri Buckley’s rink…

BTS Mixed Open Pairs results

The BTS Mixed Open Pairs Championship for 2021 -22 was played at the Howrah Bowls Club Indoor Centre.  Here are the results: Quarter Finals: Lyn Page and Peter Jenkins DEFEATED Peri Buckley and Steve Graf Michelle Moat and Jack Ellis DEFEATED Crystal Brooks and Luke Turner Jorja Maughan and Isaac Maughan DEFEATED Anne Mullavey and…

Claremont put a dent in Rodman’s top of the table chances

Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 5 March 2022 (Round 17) Claremont had a thrilling 10-4 win over second placed Glenorchy Rodman by four shots, putting a dent in Rodman’s chances of finishing on top of the ladder.  Claremont’s Shane Peck played out a 19 all draw against Tony Vince, while Paul…

Kingborough stumble

Ladies Division 1 report by Connor Munnings 3 March 2022 (Round 17) Kingborough stumbled against Claremont as the Thursday Women’s Division 1 Pennant neared the end of its round robin. Claremont fired on all rinks, comfortably defeating Kingborough by 39 shots. All players played well across the board for Claremont, with Joy Voss defeating Sue…

Men’s Open SWC team named

The Southern Men’s Open Team to play at North Launceston in the Statewide Challenge on Sunday 6 March is: Team 1 Skip – Will Coad 3rd – Treb O’Neill 2nd – Jarrod Long Lead – Nathan Dinning Team 2 Skip – Isaac Maughan 3rd – Peter Bannister 2nd – Jack Ellis Lead – Luke Turner…

Southern Ladies win Seniors SWC

Congratulations to Bowls Tasmania South whose senior women won Bowls Tasmania’s Seniors Women’s State Wide Challenge after the final two rounds of Seniors State Wide Challenge were played at North Launceston yesterday. Pictured are the Bowls Tasmania South team who played yesterday. Full results and ladders can be found by clicking on the following link:…

BTS Singles Championship results

Ladies Open Singles – Lyn Triffitt Semi-finals: Barbara Liddington defeated Jeannette Lane Lyn Triffitt defeated Jenny Suttie Grand final: Lyn Triffitt defeated Barbara Liddington Men’s Open Singles – Leigh Munnings Semi-finals: Brad Carver defeated Ryan Guy Leigh Munnings defeated Glenn Frame Grand final: Leigh Munnings defeated Brad Carver Ladies B Grade Singles – Anne Allanby Grand…

Determined Dover topple Rosny

Derwent Eye Specialists Premier Division report by Connor Munnings 26 February 2022 (Round 16) With the top four being settled, all eyes turned to the bottom of the table where Buckingham, Dover and Rosny Park were battling it out to stay off the bottom. A determined Dover rallied together to beat Rosny Park on all…