Bowls NSW provides a free service to its club membership that can provide exemplary support and assistance to those responsible for running the club. The Club Advisory Committee receives applications to seek support and assistance by member clubs that have identified things are getting harder. ‘Club Land’ is not an easy endeavour by any stretch of the imagination, therefore it is important that clubs seek assistance and advice before it is too late. Our committee always emphasise – it is not a sign of weakness or bad management to seek assistance – in fact it is a great step in protecting the members within the club by keeping their interests at heart.
A Club Advisory Visit = No Cost to the Club.
There is no obligation for a club requesting a visit from the Club Advisory Committee to reimburse any expenses incurred by a Committee Representative. The service is here to serve the members and we ask that clubs experiencing or bordering on hardship seek out the support of the Club Advisory Committee by contacting the Bowls NSW office.
The support we received from Bob, and the follow up opportunities to delve a little deeper into the issues, were of the greatest assistance.
We didn't have the expertise in terms of managing some of the risks that had arisen. We had to put our hands up and say that we needed help! The Club Advisory was an honest yet supportive process, confidential at all times and gave us the expertise we required to move in a positive direction. 18 months on and we are trading positively.
*Club names kept confidential
If you would like a visit from the Club Advisory Committee, download and complete the form below and return it to Bowls NSW.
Regional Bowls Managers (RBMs)
Bowls Australia currently has 17 Regional Bowls Managers (RBMs) working in conjunction with state and territory associations and clubs across the country. Each RBM lives within their local region, so is in touch with the local issues surrounding each club in their area. RBM’s can assist clubs in a number of ways, including:
- increasing membership and revenue,
- governance,
- strategic planning,
- funding/grant submissions,
- IT,
- volunteer strategies
- and many other ways.
Regional Bowls Managers Contact Details
Northern NSW
Craig Donaldson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 734 135
Areas covered include: Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Port Macquarie, Lightning Ridge.
Craig Donaldson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 734 135
Areas covered include: Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Port Macquarie, Lightning Ridge.
Riverina & Western NSW
David Inglis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0407 898 879
Areas covered include: Cowra, Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Griffith.
Greater Sydney
Brett Hughes
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0417 714 161
Areas covered include: Sydney Metro from the Blues Mountains, Greater Western Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Southern Sydney, Inner West, South Western Sydney.
Brett Hughes
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0417 714 161
Areas covered include: Sydney Metro from the Blues Mountains, Greater Western Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Southern Sydney, Inner West, South Western Sydney.
Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast
Mark Whiteman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0418 641 192
Areas covered include: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Dungog, Gosford, Greater Taree.
South East NSW & ACT
Nick Hind
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0472 865 197
Areas covered include: Wollongong, Merimbula, Illawarra, Nowra, Goulburn, Canberra.
Nick Hind
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0472 865 197
Areas covered include: Wollongong, Merimbula, Illawarra, Nowra, Goulburn, Canberra.
