Downs District Bowls Association

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2026 Champion of Club Champions Playoff Schedule
18/06/2026

2026 Champion of Club Champions Playoff Schedule

The 2026 Downs District Novice Singles came to a conclusion last weekend. Thank you to all the novices who competed your...
18/06/2026

The 2026 Downs District Novice Singles came to a conclusion last weekend. Thank you to all the novices who competed your enthusiasm and willingness to learn more about our great sport was noticed. We trust you enjoyed the event as we did giving you the opportunity to compete with your peers. Congratulations all especially our new Champions.

Men’s
Winner - Ralph Parker, North Toowoomba
Runner Up - Stephen Agius, Toowoomba City

Ladies
Winner - Michelle Jamieson, South Toowoomba
Runner Up - Joanne Timbs, Millmerran

Thanks go out to North Toowoomba BC and Northies for opening their facilities and feeding us for the event, a great job. Big thanks to all the bowlers who gave up their time to mark matches over the weekend it was greatly appreciated by the players and district. To all the spectators your support was noticed by the players and District, we hope you enjoyed the bowls on show. Also a great big thanks to our Novice Sponsor Imelda.

Finals in the 2026 Downs District Novice Singles are about to start at North Toowoomba BC. Come on up for some great bow...
14/06/2026

Finals in the 2026 Downs District Novice Singles are about to start at North Toowoomba BC. Come on up for some great bowls.
Men’s - Stephen Agius, City v Ralph Parker, Norths
Ladies - Jo Timbs, Millmerran v Michelle Jamieson, Souths.

Good Luck all finalists. Bowlslink live scores will be posted.

Yesterday, Saturday 13th June saw the start of the 2026 Downs District Novice Singles Competitions for Men & Ladies.32 M...
13/06/2026

Yesterday, Saturday 13th June saw the start of the 2026 Downs District Novice Singles Competitions for Men & Ladies.
32 Men took to the Greens
16 Ladies took to the Green
Everyone who attended at North Toowoomba BC were treated to a high level of bowls. Lengthy close games had the lights coming on late in the day.
11 Downs Clubs were represented.

Today, Sunday 14th June will see the Semi Finals and Finals of both events.
Come on up to Northies and watch our District Novices in action.

Three days of solid bowling has been completed by the Downs Men’s & Women’s Squads at the 2026 State District Sides Comp...
08/05/2026

Three days of solid bowling has been completed by the Downs Men’s & Women’s Squads at the 2026 State District Sides Competition.
That’s 9 games (3 per day), 162 ends (54 per day).
The competition now moves to Finals Day - 3 more games & 54 more ends.

Downs Men have earnt a spot in the Division 3 Playoff after 5 wins in Sectional play. They will continue bowling at Club Helensvale tomorrow.
Good Luck and hope we see another flag come home to the Downs.

Downs Ladies have earnt a spot in the Division 4 Playoff after 3 wins in Sectional play. They will move to Club Musgrave tomorrow for their finals.
Good Luck and bring another flag come home to the Downs.

Full game/side scores are available on BowlsLink Results Portal or Results in the BowsLink App. Just go to Bowls QLD/Competitions/2026 District Sides, Men’s or Women’s/Section 2

Let’s go Downs!!

2026 Bowls QLD State District Sides has begun. Downs Men are playing at Helensvale BC. Downs Ladies are playing at Merma...
06/05/2026

2026 Bowls QLD State District Sides has begun. Downs Men are playing at Helensvale BC. Downs Ladies are playing at Mermaid Beach BC.

Day 1 was a tough day for both squads with only 1 win each. The Men are sitting in 7th (after some close games) and the Ladies in 6th (after striking some top squads) in their respective Sections.

Full game/side scores are available on BowlsLink Results Portal or Results in the BowsLink App. Just go to Bowls QLD/Competitions/2026 District Sides, Men’s or Women’s. The Downs Squads are both in Section 2.

Let’s go Downs - Day 2 waits.

Thursday saw the 2026 Downs District Open Prestige Fours at Pittsworth Bowls Club. 10 teams nominated to compete over 2 ...
11/04/2026

Thursday saw the 2026 Downs District Open Prestige Fours at Pittsworth Bowls Club. 10 teams nominated to compete over 2 games with players representing Drayton, Laidley, Toowoomba City, Pittsworth & West Toowoomba. An enjoyable day in the sun, all be it a little hot, playing bowls on a well prepared green.

An enjoyable day yielded competitive matches with small and large margins. Congratulations to all the prize winners

Winners - A.K Gibbs, M Hannant, D Parkinson, D Petersen. 4pts Score 55.
Runners Up - G Buckley, M Kays, G Elton, S Greentree. 4pts Score 45.
Round 1 Win - D Wright, S Genrich, J Dennes, R Taylor. 13 ends + 4 = 17.
Round 2 Win - C O’Connor, K Ryan, C O’Connor, A Ryan. Win +10.

Thank you’s go out to Pittsworth BC, Mary & Cassie and team, Greenkeeper Jesse, Umpire Cam, Match Committee, DDBA Rep, Players, Spectators and Sponsors Heritage Funerals, Pat Weir & Pittsworth BC. Without you all we don’t have a successful event. Thank you.

Congratulations to all who have been selected for 2026 QLD Squads. A great achievement. Special Congrats go to the Downs...
02/04/2026

Congratulations to all who have been selected for 2026 QLD Squads. A great achievement. Special Congrats go to the Downs players selected.

Julia Brownie - Open Women’s Squad
Lorraine Callaghan - 40-59 Women’s Squad

Reminders for April
29/03/2026

Reminders for April

Have you got your team together and nominated for the 2026 District Championship Fours yet? Entries are being taken now ...
20/03/2026

Have you got your team together and nominated for the 2026 District Championship Fours yet? Entries are being taken now through BowlsLink.

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