‘School Bowls’ is a National Pathway for all primary and secondary students to learn and enjoy the sport of Lawn Bowls.

The Let’s Play Bowls (LPB) committee; a group of retired teachers, bowlers and parents initiated the concept of by promoting an ‘inter-school’ bowls competition for primary and secondary students.

Program Details

‘School Bowls’ runs during Term 2 and Term 4 and provides students with the chance to; learn, play, and enjoy the sport of bowls in a fun and supportive environment.

Who Can Participate?

  • Primary School Bowls: Year 4 – 6 students.

  • Senior School Bowls: Year 7 – 11 students.

Program Features

  • Free registration

  • All equipment supplied

  • Non-contact sport - that is fun to play

  • Skill development in a safe and inclusive setting

  • Age-appropriate ‘inter-school’ competitions

Students learn the fundamentals of bowls, develop teamwork and sportsmanship, and enjoy friendly competition with other schools.

Our primary ‘inter-school’ competition invites Year 5 & Year 6 students to play with a provision for 1 x lower grade student per team. (see rules)

Participating Clubs must follow our: Timeline / Format / Rules - they work!

The ‘faces’ of Primary School Bowls … Coonabarabran PS winning team in the 2025 inaugural N.S.W. Mid West Bowls Region ‘inter-school’ Final Series at Club Dubbo

PRIMARY

The Primary Competition is a modified form of the game - playing ‘sets-play.’

Entries close last day Term 2 (unlimited team entries permitted.)

Entries only - via this site Primary School Entries … use “ENTER HERE’ icon.

Participating Clubs during - July / August - (Term 3) identify their ‘best’ team(s) to represent their school in the Final Series.

FINAL Series - held in October … Sunday - Week 2 Term 4 - at selected host venues. A maximum of 12 x teams enter the Final Series (see Format & Rules)

School sport organisers, Stage 3 teachers and parent(s) are invited to contact their local bowling club to arrange either a weekly school sport program, a class visit or 'after-school’ coaching and training. (see ‘Flyer’)

N.S.W. Mid West Bowls Region - ‘School Bowls’ Primary Final Series - Club Dubbo - 2025

Secondary

The Secondary Competition is an ‘inter-school’ event where teams are nominated by the school’s sport organiser.

Entries close last day Term 2 (unlimited team entries permitted.)

Entries only - via this site High School Entries … use ‘ENTER HERE’ icon.

Participating Clubs during - July / August - (Term 3) … identify their ‘best’ team(s )to represent their school in the Final Series.

FINAL Series - held in October … Week 2 Term 4 - (at selected host venues.) A maximum of 12 x teams enter the Final Series (see Format & Rules)

School sport organisers are invited to contact their local bowling club (Bowls President) to arrange a weekly school sport period and / or 'after-school’ coaching and training.

N.S.W. Mid West Bowls Region - ‘School Bowls’ Secondary Final Series - Club Dubbo 2025

HIGH SCHOOL BOWLS at regional host club - New Lambton Bowling Club since 2015 - Newcastle N.S.W

We welcome your enquiries.

Join our School Bowls Network (SBN) - participating clubs - as we share ideas and ’best’ practices in developing - primary and secondary - ‘School Bowls.’

email: letsplaybowls@gmail.com