BOWLING ARM
Bowling arms are specifically crafted to support bowlers in maintaining their participation in the sport by utilising an artificial aid. These devices are permitted for use in any competition held within Australia, catering to individuals facing challenges such as hip, knee, balance, or back limitations that hinder their ability to execute deliveries of bowls or jacks effectively.
The availability of further insights on bowling arms can be accessed through the Bowls Australia website. By enabling athletes to incorporate mechanical bowling arms into their gameplay, these tools have significantly extended the sporting careers of numerous participants. The utilization of bowling arms has emerged as a growing sector within Australian bowls, with a notable presence of successful South Australian bowlers excelling in various competitions including open events, pennants, and specialised bowling arm tournaments nationwide.
SA Bowling Arm (Affiliated with Bowls SA)
All South Australian bowlers using bowling arms are encouraged to nominate for SA Bowling Arm events.
Contact email SouthAusBowlingArms@gmail.com
SA Bowling Arm 2025 Singles Championships
Open to any male or female player using an approved bowling arm.
Entries close Midnight 30 March 2025.
Sectionals – Saturday 26 April 2025
Knockouts – Sunday 27 April 2025 (possibly 28 April also)
Venue: Salisbury Bowling Club
Enquiries and Entries to SouthAusBowlingArms@gmail.com
Download Information Details
National Bowling Arm Sides Championships
Open to any player with an approved bowling arm – Applications are invited from bowling arm players to take part in the state squad trials to be held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 3, 4 and 5 May 2025 at Salisbury Bowling Club From 9.30am.
Download SA Bowling Arm State Squad Trial 2025 Entry Form
A state squad of 17 players will be selected to compete in the National Sides Championships to be held at the City Memorial Bowling Club, Warnambool, Vic, 1 – 5 September 2025
It is a requirement that at least three opposite gender persons are part of the squad.
This annual championship includes all six states, QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, WA and SA.
The competition format is three games of singles and three games of fours in the morning, then three games of pairs and three games of triples in the afternoon, playing each state.
SA has participated in all championships, commencing in 2013, and have hosted two events, in 2015 and 2019.
The overall winner receives the Bowls Australia shield, currently held by Victoria.
Each participating state also plays for various interstate shields.
SA brought home two shields in 2023, one against QLD and the other against WA.
| Championship | Year | Venue | State | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Corowa | NSW | |
| 2 | 2014 | Beresfield | NSW | |
| 3 | 2015 | Tranmere | SA | |
| 4 | 2016 | Broadbeach | QLD | |
| 5 | 2017 | Moama | NSW | |
| 6 | 2018 | East Maitland | NSW | |
| 7 | 2019 | Tranmere | SA | |
| 2020 | No Play | Covid Restrictions | ||
| 2021 | No Play | Covid Restrictions | ||
| 8 | 2022 | Warnbro | WA | |
| 9 | 2023 | Devonport | TAS | |
| 10 | 2024 | East Maitland | NSW | 8 – 13 September |
| 11 | 2025 | Warrnambool | VIC | TBA |
| 12 | 2026 | TBA | QLD | TBA |
