Across the Waves Bowls Club is a thriving sports club located in Bundaberg, Queensland. Founded in 1986 as the women's counterpart to the original Men's Bowls Club, it has grown to become a popular gathering place for women from across the local area. With 70 active members and a steady flow of visitors, the club offers a variety of opportunities to play bowls, both socially and competitively, on their shaded greens.
Newcomers are warmly welcomed at any point in the playing season, including men. The club holds playing days every Friday at The Waves Sports Complex from 1:00pm to 4:30pm, with the season running from late January to early December. The official start to the year is marked by “Friendship Day,” held in early February. Additionally, the club hosts “money days” on the second Friday of each month, offering a prize purse of $400 for winners, runners-up, and sportsman prizes.
Competition bowls are also played at various intervals throughout the year.
For those looking to improve their skills, coaching is available, and bowls can be borrowed if needed. When playing, flat shoes are required, and it is recommended to wear a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
The club keeps its members informed through weekly results and news updates. They also have access to the Queensland Bowler magazine, which can be read for free online. Members can sign up to receive the magazine and other news from Bowls Queensland directly to their email. Staying connected with Bowls Queensland is a great way to stay informed about the latest happenings in the world of bowls across Queensland.
To get in touch with Across the Waves Bowls Club, individuals can contact the club's clubhouse at 07 4153 5644. The club's key office-bearers include Lyn Hillier as the President, Deborah Wardrop as the Vice President, Robyn Higgins as the Secretary, and Lyn Murphy as the Treasurer. The club also has a Games Director, Lynn Donaldson, and various committee members and selectors. Postal correspondence can be sent to PO Box 862, Bundaberg QLD 4670, and email inquiries can be directed to atwlbc@hotmail.
com. The club can also be followed on Facebook under the name “Across The Waves Bowls Club.
Across the Waves Bowls Club is just one of the many sub clubs available at The Waves Sports Club. The club prides itself on being a diverse social destination, offering a genuine experience and providing support to the community. With its quality sporting and recreation facilities, The Waves Sports Club aims to bring communities together in a family-friendly environment. The club is open seven days a week from 10am and invites everyone to come and experience all that it has to offer.