BSA_Annual_Report_2024-25

A word from the President

From proud moments to bold plans, Bowls SA is

building a stronger,

more connected future for our bowls community.

In May this year, at the Bowls SA Awards Night, I felt like a proud parent as I witnessed the incredible talent, passion, and dedication within our sport. Surrounded by more than 300 guests, including our valued Sponsors, outstanding bowlers, grassroots administrators, and tireless volunteers, I was reminded just how special our bowls community is here in South Australia. That sense of pride extends far beyond one evening; it’s something that resonates across every club and green in our state.

Together, as a bowling community, we’ve come a long way in recent years. Through open, respectful conversations and genuine collaboration, we’ve strengthened our sport and created a more connected and inclusive environment for all. To every bowler, Club and Association administrator, volunteer, and partner, thank you for the part you play in making our game thrive.

Each year, CEO Lou McDermott and I catch up with the other State Presidents and CEO’s at a Bowls Australia conference and return duly satisfied Bowls SA is envied by other States as a leader in certain areas and well respected by Bowls Australia.

Bowls SA is fortunate to have a strong, diverse, and committed Board of Directors, supported by the right committees and a passionate team of staff, all dedicated to delivering the programs, governance, and support our clubs expect and deserve.

Like all sports, we face challenges – from membership and funding to attracting and retaining volunteers. Bowls SA is acutely aware of these pressures and continues to work diligently behind the scenes to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including Bowls Australia, all levels of government, community groups, sponsors, and, most importantly, our 200+ clubs across South Australia. We handle the governance and administrative work so that Clubs and Associations can focus on what matters most – playing and growing the game.

A clear strategy is critical to ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for our sport. The Bowls SA Strategic Plan 2025–2028, developed through workshops with our Board and staff, is nearing completion. This plan aligns with the Bowls Australia Strategic Plan, ensuring we’re working collaboratively and leveraging shared resources.

Complementing this strategy is the update of the 2014 Statewide Facilities Audit and Master Plan, which will guide the long-term infrastructure needs of bowls across South Australia. This crucial work underpins our commitment to delivering sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality facilities that support participation, performance, and pathways for players at every level. And, underpinning both plans, I am pleased to share with the membership that a new three-year contract for our CEO Lou McDermott has been endorsed by the Board. Lou’s current two-year term was due in September and

with her KPI’s met and some exceeded (financial), the Board believed it prudent to do so.

As part of our ongoing commitment to participation, the Game Season Format and Review Steering Group has now reviewed feedback from our recent statewide survey. The group will consult with Associations on recommendations shaped by your input, ensuring our competitions reflect the needs and expectations of our members.

In closing, I extend my sincere thanks to my fellow Board members, committee chairs, and committee members for their time and dedication. I also wish our State Representative Sides the very best as they head to Tasmania in November, I am confident you will make South Australia proud.

With the 2025-2026 season upon us, I wish the entire bowls community continued good health, good fellowship, and good bowling. Enjoy the season, and, as I’ve said many times, good or bad, I’m only ever a phone call away.

Tim Dodds President

A word from the CEO

Driven by strategy, strengthened by community—Bowls SA continues to grow, evolve, and connect more people to the game we love.

Looking back on the past year has been one of momentum for Bowls SA, marked by a strong strategic approach, fresh initiatives, and the commitment of our members, Clubs, Associations, volunteers and partners. Bowls continues to thrive as a sport for all, with membership remaining steady and participation in social and Night Owls programs growing.

This year, Bowls SA has concentrated on enhancing our brand and commercial presence, improving operational practices, and refining our data analytics reporting. While these crucial initiatives often take place behind the scenes, they are essential for ensuring our sustainability and accountability. They enable us to more effectively measure the success of our programs and make informed strategic decisions for the future.

Our event calendar once again showcased the magnitude and variety of bowls in South Australia, from grassroots participation initiatives to State championships and pathways for our elite athletes. These events not only celebrate our sport but also brings the bowls community together, and I am proud of the opportunities we’ve created for every level of bowler to be involved. Our focus remains firmly on community engagement and participation, the foundation of everything we do.

Over the past year, I have had the privilege of engaging with numerous clubs and Local Government Associations (LGAs), meeting with members, office bearers, and

volunteers to discuss their experiences, challenges, and ambitions. These conversations have provided valuable insights into the needs of our Clubs and the wider bowls community, helping to shape how Bowls SA can best deliver support and strategic outcomes. I look forward to continuing these engagements in the year ahead, fostering stronger relationships and ensuring the voices of our clubs and stakeholders remain central to our planning and decision-making.

This success does not happen without the dedication of a passionate team. I want to sincerely thank Isaac, Lucy, Anna, Michaela, and Kerry, who have each played an instrumental role in delivering events, supporting our Clubs, engaging our members, and ensuring Bowls SA continues to thrive. Their energy, expertise, and teamwork make a real difference, and I am proud to work alongside such a committed team. I acknowledge our sponsors, partners, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and sub-committee members. Each of you plays an integral role in ensuring bowls not only survives but thrives as a sport for all ages and abilities.

I would also like to thank the Board of Bowls SA for their leadership and collaborative approach to planning and growth for the future proofing of the sport of bowls. Together, we have been laying the groundwork for a sustainable future, ensuring our strategy remains aligned with Bowls Australia’s national priorities while

addressing the unique needs of our South Australian Clubs and members.

Looking ahead, the coming year will see us continue to build on this strong foundation by advancing several key initiatives. Our refreshed Bowls SA brand and commercial strategy will remain a priority, ensuring we strengthen partnerships and generate new opportunities to support the sport. We will also continue the rollout of our Junior Development Strategy, with a particular emphasis on school-based programs and pathways to inspire and develop the next generation of bowlers. Additionally, we are progressing the statewide facility audit and master plan in partnership with Treadwell Management, which will guide the sustainable development of bowls infrastructure across South Australia. The rebrand and growth of the Night Owls program also remains a focus, as we work with clubs to increase engagement and attract new participants to our sport.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this another successful year. I look forward to working with you all as we continue to strengthen our programs, grow participation, and promote the great game of bowls by connecting more people to bowls more often.

Lou McDermott CEO

Our Strategic Plan

Connecting more people to bowls in more ways more often.

This strategic plan provides the blueprint for how Bowls South Australia will collaborate with our member clubs and other key partners to achieve our vision and purpose.

Our vision for bowls in SA: For all South Australians to connect with bowls during their lifetime.

Bowls South Australia’s purpose: To future proof bowls in South Australia by empowering our member clubs to connect more people to bowls in more ways, more often.

Our positioning: Strong clubs = strong future. We recognise that strong clubs are the key to the positive future of bowls in South Australia.

Our values: Our shared values define our character and guide how we behave when it matters most as we worktogether to do what is best for the future of bowls.

Care: We passionately care about the future of bowls and all our member clubs.

Accountability: We do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it.

Respect: We value all stakeholders within the bowls community and what they can bring to the future of our sport.

Excellence: We embrace change, have a growth mindset and strive to be better tomorrow than we are today.

What is most important to us: Our strategic priorities

See it

We will elevate bowls to a new place of prominence, increasing participation and connecting more people to bowls.

Play it

We will see more people throughout South Australia playing and enjoying bowls in more ways more often.

Our practices for the future

Governance & operating models: Our governance, leadership, financial and operating models are strongly positioned to support our organisation’s future.

Insights: We collect, analyse and share high quality information in order to make evidence-based decisions for the future of bowls in South Australia.

Communication:

We regularly and honestly communicate with all current and potential members of the South Australian bowls community.

Support it

We will tailor our support to clubs to empower them to enhance the experience and grow the game of bowls.

People & culture: We attract, develop, support and retain the people and partnerships needed to effectively deliver our Strategic Plan.

Imagination: As a bowls community we are committed to innovation and new ideas, transforming the way people connect with bowls in positive ways.

Technology: We embrace new technologies and systems to deliver improved services and support to the South Australian bowls community.

Bowls SA Governance Board of Directors Committees

Keith Seanard Director since September 2024

Paul Zerella Director since December 2024

Pia Bentick Independent Director

Carol Boyle OAM Director since March 2025

Karen Gatto Director until January 2025

Governance

Des Button (Chair)

Pia Bentick

Rod Ettridge

Tim Dodds (Ex-Officio)

Appointments

Patron: Mr Rod Bunten

Solicitor: Anthony Kerin LLB, GDLP

Auditor: Thnk Advisory

Nominations

Tim Dodds (Chair)

Karen Gatto

Kay Matthias

Pia Bentick

Officials

Sandy Wallace (Chair)

Brian Leckie

Dianne Milner

Ian Graetz

Joan Prosser

Rob McKeown

Vic Culbertson

Tim Dodds (Ex-Officio)

Region State Event Managers

Region 1: Neil Watts & Kathy Brooks

Region 2: Phil Spiers & Annettee Rowntree

Region 3: Geoff Brand & Barbara Griffin

Region 4: Ian Graetz & Jo Fergusson

Region 5: Ray Hetzel & Di Eatts

Region 6: Greg Miller & Helen Lindner

Region 7: Brian Patterson & Margaret Borlase

Region 8: David Lamond & Cathryn Greenslade

Finance, Risk & Audit

Paul Zerella (Chair)

Kay Matthias

Tim Dodds (Ex-Officio) Hall of Fame & Life Member

Sandy Wallace (Chair)

Andrew Smith

David Stockham

Tim Dodds (Ex-Officio)

State Events Committee

John Glistak (Chair)

Jackie Field

Greg Miller

Geoff Brand

Jo Fergusson

Cathryn Greenslade

Steve Franks

Isaac Trenorden

Tim Dodds (Ex-Officio)

Bowls SA Staff

Louise McDermott Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Role includes:

• Carry out strategy on behalf of the Board

• Governance and structure

• Stakeholder relations

• Oversee operations

• Financial, tax, and risk management

• HR

Isaac Trenorden Manager Bowls Operations Full Time

Role includes:

• Bowls strategy development

• Relationships - Local Government & stakeholders

• Oversee State Events

• Oversee participation in events and programs

• Oversee high performance events and programs

• Oversee coach and player pathways and development opportunities

Lucy Tiller Programs & Participation Co-ordinator Full Time

Role includes:

• High performance

• Participation programs

• Coach development and support

• Education and training

Until June 2025

Since June 2025

Brand and Commercial Officer

Role includes:

• Communications

• Digital media and Website

• Commercial partnerships

• Internal and external communications

Kerry Thompson

Marketing & Communications Officer

0.7 FTE

Role includes:

• Communications

• Digital media

• Website

• Social media interaction

• Internal and external communications

Until May 2025

Michaela Massey

Membership & Administration Officer 0.8 FTE

Role includes:

• Event support

• BowlsLink training and support

• Education and training

• Club and member support

• General office support

Anna Byrne

Membership & Administration Officer Casual

Role includes:

• Membership and admin support

• Executive support

• Office management

• BowlsLink support

• Club grants and funding

Committee Updates Governance Committee

Finance, Risk & Audit Committee

Some minor changes to Club and Association Model constitutions as a result of new obligations under NIF policy and discussions with C.B.S. Also some minor changes to Bowl SA constitution that will be for members to vote for at this years AGM. Changes to pennant permit system for a more efficient process.

It is pleasing to see the number of Clubs that are reviewing their Constitutions or Rules by the number being submitted to Bowls SA.

Apart from the above the committee has reviewed a number of the policies of the NIF with reports to the Board on these. We see this as ongoing as they review and alter existing policies.

Des Button Chair

After some financial uncertainty over recent years, it is extremely pleasing to report a consolidated profit for the 2024-2025 financial year of $111k, which is $8k higher than 2023-2024. We also saw an improvement to the Association’s net asset of $182k.

To achieve this level of consistency and stability, you require stable management and a clear vision of what is expected by all sectors of bowls in South Australia. While two good years are not a guarantee of future success, I believe we now have a team focused on what is important to the Bowls community.

While there was significant improvement in a number of areas over the past year and I would like to point out some of the most pleasing. Revenue increased by $62k, of which $32k was due to Clubs supporting the increase in affiliation fees. This compares with an affiliation increase of $86k for 2023-2024 and it is the Board’s intention to keep future affiliation increases in line with CPI. The other significant revenue increase was $20k in sponsorship. This is a particularly pleasing result, after several years of decline, and will continue to be a focus area for management in the coming year. Operating expenses increased by $59k or 5%, with the most significant related to Human Resources, which increased by $29k. The main reason for this increase was having a full team in place for the 12 months. Capitation fees paid to Bowls Australia

increased by $12k and the High-Performance program by $10k.

The Managed Investment Portfolio saw an annual net improvement of $86k, reaching a total value of $786k. This is a financial year increase of 11% and 10% compounding improvement to the original $400k investment in 2018. On behalf of BSA, I would like to thank George Wright of HLB Mann Judd for his ongoing advice and assistance over the last seven years. The net assets of the Association improved by $182k over the financial year.

While it is pleasing to see our investments grow, the Board believes it is important that a percentage of these funds are invested back into programs that will help to improve the future of our sport. The Junior Development Strategy has been designed both as a pathway for our current U18 players and to increase junior participation. This is seen as one of the key platforms to secure future playing numbers.

On behalf of the Finance and Audit committee, I would like to thank the Bowling Clubs of SA for supporting BSA, not only through your financial backing, but for the tireless effort to sustain and grow our sport. Without the thousands of volunteers throughout the state, none of this would be possible.

Zerella Chair

Committee Updates State Event Committee

John Glistak(Chair)

Jo Fergusson

Geoff Brand

Greg Miller Cathryn Greenslade

Jackie Field Steve Franks

The State Event Committee has had an active year with meetings conducted regularly, some using Microsoft Teams

As Chair of the Committee, comprising of fellow members, Jackie Field, Greg Miller (RSEM), Geoff Brand (RSEM), Cath Greenslade (RSEM), Jo Fergusson (RSEM), Steve Franks (MBA), and Bowls SA staff Isaac Trenorden, we have been engaged in endeavouring to improve our State Events and the Conditions of Play associated with these Events based upon feedback received from players, Regional State Event Managers and Associations, alike

Two Female and two Male State Event Managers continue to participate directly on this Committee. Their input has been inciteful and very welcome.

Preparing a State Event Calendar is a challenge with many factors impinging upon the timing of certain State Events e.g., National Events, timing of public holidays etc. In addition, the impact of the State Event Calendar upon our local Clubs, their members, and their scheduled tournaments must also be considered.

For these reasons, the State Event Calendar continues to be tweaked from one season to the next as the Committee

strives to deliver the most appropriate State Event schedule for all participating bowlers e.g. scheduling a Finals Week for the respective State Events towards the end of the 2024-2025 Bowls season.

In addition to the Singles, Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Triples and Fours State Event disciplines, Men’s and Women’s Country Carnival, Over 60 Pairs, Champion of Champion Singles and Australian Indoor events also come under the umbrella of State Events.

Reviewing the 2024-2025 season, a total of 1,306 entries were received for the five State Event disciplines, a decrease of 39 entries from the previous season. State Singles was the sole discipline with increased entries (+12%).

Across the five disciplines, metro entries comprised 44.9% of the entries received, with the 8 Country Regions contributing 55.1% of the entries. Of the Country Regions, Region 8 Lower North supplied 21.9% of the total country entries lodged.

So, the work continues ……

John Glistak Chair

Officiating Committee

Sandy Wallace (Chair)

Joan Prosser Di Milner

Bowls SA and the State Officiating Committee have once again been pleased to achieve our objective of growing numbers within all areas of officiating during the 2024-2025 season. This has been due to a steady stream of courses conducted throughout the state. There have been good results in both the Country and the Metropolitan areas. The increase of our latest Presenters and Assessors has helped make this possible, they too gain in experience and confidence as they present and educate bowlers on all aspects of officiating. We are so very grateful to all Presenters and Assessors for generously giving their time and expertise to this aspect of our sport. In many areas within our Clubs and Associations, both Umpires and P & A’s held revision sessions either before or after the season, the benefits are enormous to not only our bowlers but their clubs, associations and the sport in general. It is planned for these events to continue.

The current officiating numbers for the season:

Markers: 105

Measurers: 278

Umpires: 858

Vic Culbertson

Brian Leckie

Ian Graetz

Rob Mckeown

Our committee has always had a good balance of female and male members, with a good representation from both the Country and Metropolitan areas.

I would sincerely like to thank them for their diligence, time, expertise and the enthusiasm they give to the role.

Bowls SA and the Officiating Committee would like to acknowledge all the officials who have volunteered during the season. Your efforts, time and commitments are very much appreciated and we thank you all.

Sandy Wallace Chair

Our Sponsors & Partners

Bowls SA would like to thank our Partners and Sponsors for their support this season.

Our Volunteers

Bowls SA extends its sincere appreciation to the dedicated volunteers of our host member clubs.

Your generous contribution of time, energy, and commitment plays an integral role in the continued success of lawn bowls across South Australia.

The achievements of our sport year after year would not be possible without your unwavering support and service.

We are truly grateful for your invaluable efforts and enduring dedication.

Bowls SA Award Winners

Bowls SA Award Winners

Member Clubs

We value all our clubs and the fundamental role they play in delivering bowls across South

Australia

Adelaide Bowling Club

Adelaide High OS Bowling Club

Adelaide Oval Bowling Club

Aldinga Bay Bowling Club

Alford Bowling Club

Angaston Bowling Club

Ardrossan Bowling Club

Arno Bay District Bowling Club

Arthurton Bowling Club

Ascot Park Bowling Club

Auburn Bowling Club

B.H.A.S. Bowling Club

Balaklava Bowling Club

Barmera Bowling Club

Beachport Bowling Club

Beaumont Bowling Club

Berri Bowling Club

Birchmore Bowling Club

Blackwood Bowling Club

Blanchetown Bowling Club

Blyth Bowling Club

Booborowie Bowling Club

Booleroo Centre Bowling Club

Bordertown Bowling Club

Brighton Bowling Club

Brinkworth Bowling Club

Burra Bowling Club

Bute Bowling Club

Cadell Bowling Club

Caltowie Bowling Club

Ceduna & Dist Bowling Club

Christies Beach Bowling Club

Clare Bowling Club

Clarence Gardens Bowling Club

Clarendon Bowling Club

Clearview Bowling Club

Cleve & Dist Bowling Club

Coffin Bay Bowling Club

Colonel Light Gardens Bowling

Club Coonalpyn Bowling Club

Cowell & District Bowling Club

Croydon Bowling Club

Crystal Brook Bowling Club

Cummins Bowling Club

Curramulka Bowling Club

Edithburgh RSL Bowling Club

Edwardstown Bowling Club

Encounter Bay Bowling Club

ETSA Bowling & Croquet Club

Eudunda Bowling Club

Frances Bowling Club

Freeling Bowling Club

Gawler Bowling Club

Georgetown Memorial

Bowling Club

Geranium & District

Bowling Club

Gladstone Bowling Club

Glenelg Bowling Club

Goolwa Bowling Club

Grange Bowling Club

Gulnare Bowling Club

Gumeracha District Bowling

Hahndorf Bowling Club

Hallett Bowling Club

Hamley Bridge Bowling Club

Happy Valley Bowling Club

Hawker Bowling Club

Hawthorn Bowling Club

Henley Bowling Club

Holdfast Bay Bowling Club

Hope Valley Bowling Club

Jamestown Bowling Club

Jervois Bowling Club

Kadina Bowling Club

Kalangadoo Bowling Club

Kapunda Bowling Club

Karoonda & Dist Bowling Club

Keith Bowling Club

Kensington/ Marryatville Bowling Club

Kimba Bowling Club

Kingscote Bowling Club

Kingston SE Bowling Club

Kirton Bowling Club

Koolunga Bowling Club

Lameroo Bowling Club

Langhorne Creek Bowling Club

Laura Bowling Club

Lenswood Bowling Club

Lobethal Bowling Club

Lock Bowling Club

Lockleys Bowling Club

Loxton Dist Bowling Club

Loxton RSL & Dist Bowling Club

Lucindale War Memorial

Bowling Club

Lyndoch & Districts Bowling Club

Lyrup Bowling Club

Maitland Bowling Club

Mallala Bowling Club

Mannum Bowling Club

Marion Bowling Club

Marion RSL Bowling Club

McLaren Vale Dist Bowling Club

Meadows Bowling Club

Melrose Memorial Bowling Club

Meningie Bowling Club

Milang Bowling Club

Millicent Bowling Club

Millswood Bowling Club

Minlaton Bowling Club

Minnipa Bowling Club

Mintaro Bowling Club

Modbury Bowling Club

Monash Bowling Club

Moonta Memorial Park Bowling

Moorook Bowling Club

Morgan Bowling Club

Morphett Vale Memorial

Bowling Club

Mount Barker Bowling Club

Mount Gambier Bowling Club

Mount Gambier RSL & District

Bowling Club

Mount Pleasant Bowling Club

Mundoora Bowling Club

Mundulla Bowling Club

Murray Bridge Bowling Club

Murray Bridge RSL Bowling Club

Murrayville & RSL Bowling Club

Myponga Bowling Club

Naracoorte Bowling Club

Naracoorte RSL & District

Bowling Club

North Broken Hill Bowling Club

Novar Gardens Bowling Club

Nuriootpa Bowling Club

Oakbank Bowling Club

Orroroo Bowling Club

Owen Bowling Club

Padthaway Bowling Club

Para Hills Bowling Club

Parilla Bowling Club

Parndana Bowling Club

Paskeville Bowling Club

Payneham Bowling Club

Penfield Bowling Club

Penola Bowling Club

Peterborough Bowling Club

Pinnaroo Bowling Club

Playford Bowling Club

Port Adelaide Bowling Club

Port Augusta Bowling Club

Port Broughton Bowling Club

Port Elliot Bowling Club

Port Germein Bowling Club

Port Hughes Bowling Club

Port Lincoln Bowling Club

Port MacDonnell & District Bowling Club

Port Neill Bowling Club

Port Noarlunga Bowling Club

Port Pirie Bowling Club

Port Victoria Bowling Club

Port Vincent Memorial

Bowling Club

Port Wakefield Bowling Club

Prospect Broadview Bowling Club

Quorn Bowling Club

Redhill Bowling Club

Renmark Bowling Club

The Lawns Renmark

Reynella Community Centre

Bowling Club

Riverton Bowling Club

Robe Bowling Club

Robertstown Bowling Club

Rosewater Bowling Club

Saddleworth Bowling Club

Salisbury Bowling Club

Semaphore Bowling Club

Snowtown Bowling Club

Somerton Bowling Club

Spalding Memorial Bowling Club

Stansbury Bowling Club

Strathalbyn Bowling Club

Streaky Bay & District

Bowling Club

Sturt Bowling Club

Swan Reach Bowling Club

Tailem Bend Bowling Club

Tanunda Bowling Club

Tarlee Bowling Club

Tintinara Bowling Club

Toorak Burnside Bowling Club

Torrensville Bowling Club

Tranmere Bowling Club

Trinity Gardens Bowling Club

Tumby Bay Bowling Club

Two Wells Bowling Club

Uraidla Bowling Club

Victor Harbor Bowling Club

Waikerie Bowling Club

Walkerville Bowling Club

Wallaroo Bowling Club

Wallaroo Mines Bowling Club

Warooka Bowling Club

Wasleys Bowling Club

Watervale Bowling Club

West Croydon & Kilkenny

RSL Bowls Club

West Lakes Bowling Club

Whyalla Bowling Club

Whyalla Golf Bowling Club

Willunga Bowling Club

Wilmington Bowling Club

Wirrabara Bowling Club

Wirrulla Golf and Bowling Club

Woodside Bowling Club

Woodville Bowling Club

Wudinna & Districts

Bowling Club

Yacka Bowling Club

Yankalilla Bowling Club

Yorketown Bowling Club

Zinc Broken Hill Bowling Club

Life Members

We wish to specially acknowledge our distinguished life members

1978 Mal Brougham*

1983 Sadie Tonkin*

1986 Doreen Walding OAM*

1986 Brian Ford*

1987 Joan Sims OAM*

1988 Robert Greenslade*

1991 Jean Hayton*

1991 Lois Kruger*

1992 John Jenkins*

1993 Rhonda Bray*

1994 Ruth Burton*

1994 Joy Smart*

1994 William Othams*

1995 William Tonkes OAM*

1995 Fran Arthur*

1995 Judy Whiting*

1996 Ivy Prosser*

1996 James Evans OAM*

1997 Heather Snewin*

1997 Beth James

1997 Margaret Worsley*

1998 Robert Pope*

1999 Michael Brown

2000 James Baldwin*

2001 Brian Marsland OAM

2002 John McDougall OAM

2003 Phyl Allen*

2003 Brona Goldie

2003 Victor Brown OAM*

2005 Murray Gerschwitz OAM

2005 Robert Peake*

2009 Carol Bammann

2009 Robert Cooper

2011 Robert Thomas*

2011 Kenn Rogers*

2014 Ivy Kluske

2016 Ann Kennedy

2016 Nola Byass

2017 Beth Young

2018 Carol Boyle OAM

2018 Ian Hatcher OAM

2018 Peter Mueller

2021 Jim Roberts*

2021 Ron Mitchell*

2022 Wayne Prosser*

2022 Joan Prosser

2024 Sandy Wallace

Hall of Fame

We celebrate our Hall of Fame recipients as the leading contributors and legends of our sport

2011 Errol Bungey OAM

2011 Betty Greenslade (Schenke)

2011 Audrey Hefford*

2011 Des Moran MBE*

2011 Mary Ormsby OAM*

2011 Paul Richards*

2011 Alf Sandercock*

2011 Andrew Smith

2011 Ray Tume*

2011 Dorothy Wheeler*

2011 Arrienne Wynen

2012 Don Collins*

2012 David ‘Verd’ Hamblen*

2012 Shirley Kelly*

2012 Garnet Putland OAM*

2013 Riina Bradbrook

2013 John Greenslade*

2013 John Noonan

2013 David Stockham

2013 Hilda Pochon*

2014 Wally Bonaguro*

2014 Margaret Shillingford

2014 John Jenkins*

2014 John McDougall OAM

2014 Kenn Rogers*

2015 Elliott Beasley*

2015 Ronald Ruediger*

2015 Ian Taylor

2015 Robert Cooper

2017 Ruth Street

2021 Dr Jack Petchell*

2021 Jeanette Hill

2024 Wayne Ruediger

Connecting more people to bowls in more ways more often.

Pennant Winners

Barossa and Light Association BMW Association

Thursday

Broughton

Mid North One Open Auburn Black

Mid North Two Open Saddleworth Blue

Mid North Three Open Mintaro Gold

Wooroora One Open Wasleys

Broughton One

Broughton Two

Mundoora

Mid North One Open Robertstown

Mid North Two Open Spalding

Mid North Three Open Watervale

Wooroora One Open Mallala

Wooroora Two Open Hamley Bridge

Wooroora Three Open Riverton

Pennant Winners

Riverland Association

Pennant Winners

Great Southern Association Hills Association

Pennant Winners

Pennant Winners

Lower South East Association Metro Bowls Association

Pennant Winners

Thursday

Saturday

Two

Three North Women Playford

Three South Women Port Noarlunga

Tree East Women Hawthorn

Three West Women Glenelg

Four South

Four East

Four West

Five North

Five South

Five East

Five West

Six South

Six East

Woodville

Sturt

West Lakes

Pennant Winners

Mid Murray Bowling Association

North Western Bowling Association

Pennant Winners

Northern Yorke Peninsula

Silver City Association

Pennant Winners

Southern Eyre Association

Southern Mallee Association

Thursday

Pennant Winners

Southern Yorke Peninsula

Association

Spencer Gulf Association

Pennant Winners

Upper South East Association

Thursday

Western Eyre Peninsula Association

Bowls SA Event Winners

Seniors Supa Series - Cooper Coast

Moonta:

Judy Bell, Steve Bell, Sandy Redding, Steve Redding

Wallaroo:

Bill Lewis, Alister Behenna, Katie Gunning, Ali Adams

Kadina:

Greg Arnfield, Bob Burton, Ron Davidson, Christine Firth

Metro Club Super Challenge – Gold

Adelaide:

Pairs: Sheridon Bodnar and Charlie Hicks

Triples: Josh Wiles, Patrick Impagnatiello, and Cooper Hocking

Fours: Paul Wilson, Jonathan Cooper, Richard Hooper, and Corey Hicks

Metro Club Super Challenge - Bronze

Adelaide:

Pairs: Vicki Degenhardt and Tim Hicks

Triples: Sam Janetzki, Paul Zerella, and Steven Hicks

Fours: Gary Julian, Ellen Garratt, Benjamin Massey, and Ron Kuczmarski

Aus Indoor Qualifiers

Women:

Rachel Krebbekx (Adelaide), Debbie Dennis (Port Broughton), Katrina Green (Adelaide)

Men:

Robert Wright (Salisbury), Jordan Kotz (Robertstown), Simon Geater-Johnson (Arthurton)

Seniors Supa Series - Metro - Marion

Day 1:

Kari Heikkonen, Michael White, Lynton Modra, Paul Davies

Day 2:

David Moore, Phillip Hype, Ian Lane, Scott Bennier

Metro Club Super Challenge – Silver

Tranmere:

Pairs: Patrick McGirr and John Diestel-Feddersen

Triples: Julie McGirr, Claire Pope, and Roger Kairl

Fours: Danny Giles, Chris Douglas, Mary DiestelFeddersen, and David Mealor

Night Owls State Finals

H.S.B (Henley):

Warren Williams, Paul Channon, Anthony West, and Aaron Lewis

Bowls SA Event Winners Events

Country Carnival

Men’s:

Singles: Mark Wrigley (Streaky Bay)

Pairs: Simon Geater-Johnson (Arthurton), Todd Brand (Gladstone)

Fours: Geoff Brand (Laura), Scott Brand (Laura), Brett Murdock (Wirrabara), Todd Brand (Gladstone)

Women’s:

Singles: Kate Blacksell (Nuriootpa)

Pairs: Cathryn Greenslade (Riverton), Jodi Kotz (Keith)

Fours: Karin Lynch (Laura), Kate Blacksell (Nuriootpa), Cathryn Greenslade (Riverton), Jodi Kotz (Keith)

Country Round Robin

Region 3 Upper Northern:

Team 1 - P Vella, S Brand, N Leue, B Murdock

Team 2 - B Daw, B Badenoch, C Schrapel, R Grimes

Team 3 - T Bray, M Sims, A Kleinig, G Smith

Team 4 - M Cooper, G Brand, G Grund, J Prior

Team 5 - D Kerr, D Dunkley, B Hopgood, T Brand

Women’s Region 7 Fleurieu & KI:

Team 1 - M Wholing, L Thatcher, M Forbes, R Callisto

Team 2 - T Aiau, A Wood, C Foote, J Bell

Team 3 - P Brown, L Robinson, R Wolfenden, J Jacobs

Team 4 - A Merritt, P Burry, H Cochrane, M Barrett

Prestige Medley

Region 2 Yorke Peninsula:

Pairs: Micheal Davies, Simon Geater-Johnson

Triples: Robert Scott, Daryl Steinwedel, Donald Bennett

Fours: Bruce Hines, Alexander Germaine, Steven Trowse, Will McPharlin

Region 9 Metro North:

Pairs: Andrea Williams, Denise Caulfield

Triples: Raelene Heitmann, Tiffany Matulick, Vicki Arbon

Fours: Nola Watson, Tammy Evans, Helen Gower, Samantha Hislop

Events

Junior Events

Future Stars Spring Tournament Winners

Pairs: Noah Green, Noah Phillips(Sk)

Triples: Noah Renton, Elliot Webster-Brown, Callan Shepherd (Sk)

Future Stars Winter Tournament Winners

Pairs: Jayden Green, Noah Phillips(Sk)

Triples: Noah Green, Ryan Hill, Kobe Jarman (Sk)

Junior 5-A-Side

Gold Team -Mia Baldey, Robert Booth, Jayden Green, Darcy Jones, and Tahlia Stringer

Inter School Challenge

Gold Medal

Gladstone High School - Jed Griffin / Charlie Flavel / Daisy Coe

Silver Medal

Marryatville High School – Aleryia Muir / Archer Howson / Erin Eckermann

Bronze Medal

Charles Campbell College – Hayden Radford / Mitchell Spillane / Kobe Jarman

School Sport SA National Championships

A highlight of the 2024-25 season is the inaugural School Sport SA 18 and Under Lawn Bowls Team. The team competed at the National Championships held in Geelong, Victoria on September 18 to 20.

Congratulations to all players on being apart of this historical event.

Zane Block (Yorketown Area School)

Riley Crisp (Quorn Area School)

Mia Crisp (Quorn Area School)

Ashlee Gilgen (Horizon Christian School)

Cameron Jamison (Modbury High School)

Darcy Jones (Booleroo Centre District School)

Sammy Milkins (Wirreanda Secondary School)

Callan Shepherd (Kapunda High School)

Tahlia Stringer(Port Broughton Area School)

Skye Wilson (Grant High School)

Coach: Alex Smith

Team Manager: Brett Herbert

Events

State Event Winners

State Over 60’s Pairs Women: Lee Robinson (Milang), Renata Callisto (Goolwa)(Sk)

State Triples Women: Karen Gatto (West Lakes), Debbie Dennis (Port Broughton), Jackie Field (West Lakes) (Sk)

Under 18 Open Triples: Kobe Jarman (Adelaide), Liam Coe (Holdfast Bay), Charlie Hicks (Adelaide) (Sk)

State Triples Men: Will McPharlin (Wallaroo), Josh Studham (Somerton), Nathan Black (Adelaide) (Sk)

State Fours Women: Michaela Massey (Nuriootpa), Hanika Booth (Nuriootpa), Tamzin Jenke (Payneham), Sheridon Bodnar (Adelaide) (Sk)

State Fours Men: Will McPharlin (Wallaroo), Matthew Rossi (Holdfast Bay), Jono Voigt (Adelaide), Nathan Black (Adelaide) (Sk)

Multi-Disability Pairs: Aaron Emonson (Millicent), Chris Flavel (West Lakes) (Sk)

18 Girls Singles: Daisy Coe (Gladstone)

Multi-Disability Intellectual Singles: Jarrad Olsen (Balaklava)

Multi-Disability Para Singles: Charles Lang-Ashe (Playford)

High Performance International Achievements

Kudos to the talented bowlers excelling at the highest level, bringing pride to South Australia on the global stage.

2024 World Champion of Champions Semi-finalist – Laini McGorman

Oceania Challenge Triples Gold – Kate Argent-Bowden

Oceania Challenge Fours Gold – Kate Argent-Bowden

Development Team Trans-Tasman – Nathan Black

2025 Burnside Pairs Runner Up – Nathan Black

2025 Burnside Pairs Australian Representative – Kate Argent-Bowden

2025 Right At Home Jackaroo Squad - Nathan Black

2025 Right At Home Para Jackaroo Squad - Chris Flavel

2025 Right At Home Emerging Jackaroo Squad - Kate Argent-Bowden

High Performance 2025 Nationals

Head Coaches

Under 18s Coaches

State Sides

Women Team Members

Karen Gatto (West Lakes)

Sheridon Bodnar (Adelaide)

Tamzin Jenke (Payneham)*

Laini McGorman (Adelaide)

Men Team Members

Will McPharlin (Wallaroo)

Isaac Trenorden (West Lakes)*

Jono Voigt (Adelaide)

Nathan Black (Adelaide)

Senior Women Team Members

Gayle Steinwedel (Moonta)

Jackie Field (West Lakes)

Chris Thulborn (Ascot Park)

Beth Quinlan (Ascot Park)

Senior Men Team Members

Robert Flavel (West Lakes)

Ash Halls (Lockleys)

Ray Dienelt (McLaren Vale)

Daryl Steinwedel (Moonta)

Rachel Krebbekx (Adelaide)

Sharon Cavanagh (Moonta)

Renata Callisto (Goolwa)

Kate Argent-Bowden (Adelaide)

Stuart Forbes (Nuriootpa)*

Ben Bowman (Grange)

Brett Davis (Adelaide)

Wayne Ruediger (Grange)

Raelene Heitmann (Modbury)

Sue Coultas (Hawthorn)

Sue Maddern (Hahndorf)

Sandy Wallace (Adelaide)

Colin Watkins (Hawthorn)

Don Bennett (Moonta)

Gary Meekcoms (Modbury)

Garry Smith (Laura)

Evie Exton (Marion)

Debbie Dennis (Port Broughton)

Cath Greenslade (Riverton)

Katrina Green (Kapunda)

Coach: Tony Lucas (Somerton)

Manager: Marie Roberts (Tranmere)

Samual Denton (Ascot Park)*

Corey Hicks (Adelaide)*

Mitch Percy (Ascot Park)

Scott Thulborn (Adelaide)

Claire Eichenberger (Berri)

Vicki Arbon (Modbury)

Sue Hutchinson (Hahndorf)

Kerry Treloar (Berri)

Bob Scott (Bute)

Tony Treloar (Ascot Park)

Colin Harvey (Ascot Park)

Peter Gageler (Zinc Broken Hill)

Coach: Andrew Smith (Ascot Park)

Manager: Tim Hicks (Adelaide)

Manager: Joan Prosser (Hawthorn)

Manager: Peter Mueller (Naracoorte)

State Sides

Para Team Members

Simon Baker (Modbury)

Mike Emberton (Morphett Vale)

Aaron Emonson (Millicent)

Chris Flavel (West Lakes)

Under 18 Boys Team Members

Singles

Charlie Hicks

Kobe Jarman

Charlie Hicks

Ashton Mahoney-Hughes

Jayden Green

Liam Coe

Jayden Green

Ashton Mahoney-Hughes

Kobe Jarman

Liam Coe

Tom Gibbs (Victor Harbor)

Andrew Reed (Morphett Vale)

Cathy Vluggen (Wallaroo)

Vanessa Wildy (Port Noarlunga)

Under 18 Girls Team Members

Coach: Anthony Moffatt (Port Noarlunga)

Coach: Julie Bannister (Marion)

Anda Panchawat

Daisy Coe

Anda Panchawat

Megan Carey

Mia Baldey

Ava Vass

Megan Carey

Mia Baldey

Ava Vass

Daisy Coe

National Event Winners

Bowls SA proudly sent seven competitive sides to Queensland for the 2025 Nationals, held from 8–25 October. Playing across two venues in hot, sunny conditions, our teams represented South Australia with skill, determination, and pride.

Under-18 Championships

Under 18 Boys:

Singles Silver - Charlie Hicks

Pairs Silver - Kobe Jarman / Charlie Hicks (Sk)

Triples Bronze - Ashton Mahoney-Hughes / Jayden Green / Liam Coe (Sk)

Senior Sides Championships

Gold - Senior Men

Para Championships

Men’s Singles B5/6:

Gold - Andrew Reed

Men’s B7/8 Singles:

Silver - Chris Flavel

Para Open Pairs:

Silver - Aaron Emonson / Chris Flavel

Australian Championships

Women’s Pairs:

Silver - Pattey Burry / Michelle Barrett (Sk)

Men’s Pairs:

Silver – Will McPharlin / Craig Mills (Sk)

Women’s Fours:

Bronze - Margaret Chandler / Kellie Paul / Jennifer Redshaw / Sharon Cavanagh (Sk)

Men’s Fours:

Bronze - Will McPharlin / Andrew Hill / Craig

Mills / Nathan Black (Sk)

ABN: 87 400 912 739

Report For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

Financial Report

Statement of income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2025

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

Financial Report

Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2025 Statement of changes in accumulated member’s funds for the year ended 30 June 2025

Financial Report

Statement

of

cash flows for the year

ended 30 June 2025

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

Notes to the

financial

statements for the year ended 30 June 2025

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

These special purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Associations Incorporations Act (SA) 1985 and Australian Accounting Standards and the Interpretations of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The Association is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements specified by the Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Committee (‘AASB’) and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’, AASB 107 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’, AASB 108 ‘Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors’, AASB 1048 ‘Interpretation of Standards’ and AASB 1054

Australian Additional Disclosures’, as appropriate for not-for-profit oriented entities and the significant accounting policies disclosed below, which the Board has determined are appropriate to meet the needs of users. Such accounting policies are consistent with those of previous periods unless stated otherwise.

The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accrual basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Accounting Policies

(a) Income Tax

The Association is a non-profit organisation under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and is non taxable nor is it accounted for.

(b) Property, Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and are therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life commencing from the time the asset is available for use.

Leases

(c) The Association as lessee

At inception of a contract, the Association assesses if the contract contains or is a lease. If there is a lease present, a right-ofuse asset and a corresponding lease liability are recognised by the Association where the Association is a lessee. However, all contracts that are classified as short-term leases (ie a lease with a remaining lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Initially, the lease liability is measured at the present value of the lease payments still to be paid at commencement date. The lease payments are discounted at the interest rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Association uses the incremental borrowing rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are as follows:

— fixed lease payments less any lease incentives;

— variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement date;

— the amount expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;

— the exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options;

— lease payments under extension options if lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and

— payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate the lease.

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability as mentioned above, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, as well as any initial direct costs. The subsequent measurement of the right-of-use assets is at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses..

Financial Report

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the lease term or useful life of the underlying asset, whichever is the shortest. Where a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset, or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Association anticipates to exercise a purchase option, the specific asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset.

Concessionary Leases

For leases that have significantly below-market terms and conditions principally to enable the Association to further its objectives (commonly known as peppercorn/concessionary leases), the Association has elected to measure right of use assets at cost on initial recognition.

(D) Financial Assets

Investments in equity securities are held directly, classified as being available-for-sale, and stated at fair value. Any resultant gain or loss is recognised directly in equity, except for impairment losses.

To make such a determination that the financial asset has low credit risk, the Association applies its internal credit risk ratings or other methodologies using a globally comparable definition of low credit risk.

(E) Employee Provisions

Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee provisions expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs.

A provision has been recognised for employee entitlements relating to long service leave for employees that have provided five years of service as at the date of these financial statements.

(F) Cash on Hand

Cash on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

(G) Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors

Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from members as well as amounts receivable from customers for goods sold in the ordinary course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.

(H)

Revenue and Other Income

The Association is first required to determine whether amounts received are accounted for as Revenue per AASB 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers or Income per AASB 1058: Income of Not-for-Profit Entities. Funding arrangements which are enforceable and contain sufficiently specific performance obligations are recognised as revenue under AASB 15. Otherwise, such arrangements are accounted for under AASB 1058, where upon initial recognition of an asset, the Association is required to consider whether any other financial statement elements should be recognised (for example, financial liabilities representing repayable amounts), with any difference being recognised immediately in profit or loss as income.

Income from affiliation fees and activities is based on the applicable bowls year to which it applies and is recognised as revenue in the period in which it relates.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax.

Interest Income

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.

Distribution Income

The Association recognises distributions from managed funds in profit or loss only when the right to receive payment of the

(I) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows included in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers.

(J) Comparative Figures

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the c

Key Estimates and Judgements Key Judgements

(i) Performance obligations under AASB 15

To identify a performance obligation under AASB 15, terms must be sufficiently specific to be able to determine when the obligation is satisfied. Management exercises judgement to determine whether the terms are sufficiently specific by taking into account any conditions specified in the arrangement, explicit or implicit, regarding the promised goods or services. In making this assessment, management includes the nature/ type, cost/ value, quantity and the period of transfer related to the goods or services promised.

(ii) Lease term and option to extend under AASB 16

The lease term is defined as the non-cancellable period of a lease together with both periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and also periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain not to exercise that option. The options that are reasonably certain to be exercised is a key management judgement that the Association will make. The Association determines the likeliness to exercise the options on a lease-by-lease basis looking at various factors such as which assets are strategic and which are key to the future strategy of the Association.

(I) New and Amended Accounting Policies Adopted by the Company

There are no new or amended accounting standards which had an impact on the Association during this reporting period.

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025

Financial Report

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025

Note 8 Right-of-use Assets

The Association’s lease portfolio includes equipment and premises.

(A) Options to Extend or Terminate

There were no extension options for equipment leases.

i) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the balance sheet

Note 13 Cash Flow Information

Note 9 Reserves

A. Introduced funds reserve

The introduced funds reserve represents funds set aside for future expansion of the association.

B. Revaluation reserve

The revaluation reserve records changes in fair value of financial assets.

Note 10 Capital and Leasing Commitments

At 30 June 2025, the Board is not aware of any capital commitments, which have not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

Note 11 Contingent Liabilities

At 30 June 2025, the Board is not aware of any liability, contingent or otherwise, which has not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

Note 12 Events after the Reporting Period

At the date of this report, the Board is not aware of any event subsequent to the reporting date that would have a material impact on this financial report.

Note 14 Auditor’s Remuneration

Note 15 Association Details

The registered office of the association is:

Bowls SA Incorporated

583A Anzac Highway, Glenelg North SA 5045

The principal place of business is:

Bowls SA Incorporated

583A Anzac Highway, Glenelg North SA 5045

ABN: 87 400 912 739 Financial Report For The Year

Ended 30 June 2025

Auditor Report

Scope

We have audited the financial statements of Bowls SA Incorporated for the year ended 30 June 2025 comprising Statement of Financial Position (Net Assets $1,995,274), Statement of Income and Expenditure (Net Surplus $111,494), Statement of Cash Flows and the Notes to the Accounts. The elected Committee of the Association is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. We have conducted an independent audit of these financial statements in order to express an opinion on them to the members.

The audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. Our procedures include examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) so as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding of the Association’s financial position, the results of its operations and cash flows.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit opinion

In our opinion the financial statements present fairly in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the Associations Incorporations Act (SA), the financial position of Bowls SA Incorporated as at 30 June 2025 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended.

Independence declaration

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2025 there have been:

1. No Contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit ; and

2. No Contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Professional Business Solutions

685 South Road Black Forest SA 5035

Harrison Goold CPA

31 July 2025

Additional Governance Report

A key priority for the Australian Sports Commission to measurer all sports governance maturity in line with the Nine Sports Governance Principle.

As part of the annual governance performance cycle, Bowls SA Board of Directors are required to provide an overview of their performance, through a Sports Governance Standards self-assessment.

PRINCIPLE 1

The spirit of the game - values-driven culture and behaviours

PRINCIPLE 2

The team - aligned sport through collaborative governance

PRINCIPLE 3

The gameplan - a clear vision that informs strategy

PRINCIPLE 4

The players - a diverse board to enable considered decision-making

PRINCIPLE 5

The rulebook - documents that outline duties, powers, roles and responsibilities

PRINCIPLE 6

The playbook - board processes which ensure accountability and transparency

PRINCIPLE 7

The defence - a system which protects the organisation

PRINCIPLE 8

The best and fairest - a system for ensuring integrity

PRINCIPLE 9

The scorecard - embedded systems of internal review to foster continuous improvement

Bowls SA (BSA) has addressed a number of items within its GOE plan over the past twelve months including:

• Review and updating of the BSA Board Charter

• Formal review of the Director’s Code of Conduct (within the BSA Board Charter), including publication to the BSA website

• Commencement of a board evaluation process and schedules annual evaluation in board calendar

• Additional content within the Annual Report to reflect key governance outcomes. Bowls SA continues to further improve governance processes within its Governance and Organisation Enhancement Plan. Items to be addressed during FY 2024/25 will include:

2023/24

National Expected maturity score is 4.0

PRINCIPLE 1 – 4.0

PRINCIPLE 2 - 3.2

PRINCIPLE 3 - 4.0

PRINCIPLE 4 – 3.1

PRINCIPLE 5 – 3.0

PRINCIPLE 6 – 2.0

PRINCIPLE 7 – 4.0

PRINCIPLE 8 – 3.7

PRINCIPLE 9 – 3.5

2024/25

National Expected maturity score is 4.0

PRINCIPLE 1 – 4.0

PRINCIPLE 2 - 3.5

PRINCIPLE 3 - 4.0

PRINCIPLE 4 – 3.5

PRINCIPLE 5 – 3.0

PRINCIPLE 6 – 3.2

PRINCIPLE 7 – 4.0

PRINCIPLE 8 – 4.5

PRINCIPLE 9 – 4.0