TEAMS from as far afield as Lightning Ridge travelled to Bulahdelah to compete in the 2025 Women’s State Carnival in early May.
This annual event is played in teams of four and is open to all female bowlers from anywhere in Australia.
Every team competes in sectional play over the first three days, with each day of play taking place at a different venue.
Preliminary rounds were held across three days at a number of Manning-Great Lakes venues, including Bulahdelah.
“We had three good days here so the weather was really good being sunny and near perfect conditions on the greens,” Bulahdelah Bowling Club President Ken Southern said.
Each day of the contest the Bulahdelah greens were filled with over 100 competitors.
Everyday was different with a new cohort of teams and daily prizes awarded by Bowls NSW.
Amy Anderson represented Bulahdelah Bowling Club in the tournament.
“For our team it was our first time in this contest and even though we didn’t progress to the finals it was great to play with such wonderful ladies,” she said.
The finals were played at Forster Bowling Club on Thursday and Friday 8-9 May, with Oak Flats being the eventual winner and Sawtell the runner up.
By John SAHYOUN
