Lawn Bowls
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Lawn Bowls has been included on every Commonwealth Games program since 1930 except in 1966 in Jamaica. Women were included for the first time in Brisbane in 1982.
In 2002, two Para-Sport events were added and Lawn Bowls made a compulsory sport.
The governing body for Lawn Bowls in Australia is Bowls Australia.
Latest Lawn Bowls News
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Gary Willis named Australian Jackaroos national coach
January 28, 2021The previous Bowls Australia National Assistant Coach, brings a wealth of coaching experience to the role, which overseas the sport’s national High Performance program and all squads.
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Steve Glasson calls time on coaching career
January 21, 2021Glasson relinquishes the coveted but onerous National Coach position having guided the Australian Jackaroos through a period of unparalleled success on the world stage, since taking the reins in March 2011.
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Darryl Clout appointed to World Bowls board
August 5, 2020Commonwealth Games Australia director Darryl Clout has been appointed to the board of World Bowls as the Oceania Regional Director.
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Vale Joy Forster
May 26, 2020Commonwealth Games Australia mourns the passing of Glasgow 2014 bronze medallist Joy Forster at age 70.