The RVBA and VLBA are pleased to announce that the 2009 Australian Open will be staged in regional Victoria next year after Shepparton was awarded the honours. 

Shepparton Park’s joint bid with Mooroopna Bowls Club was a standout amongst those applications placed with Bowls Australia.

With Darebin out of contention next year due to the renovation of its greens, Bowls Australia was looking for the best club(s) to host this event. Shepparton Park and Mooroopna both have excellent greens and superb resources and facilities to host Australia’s most prestige event on the annual bowls calendar.

The 2009 Australian Open will be staged from February 15 to 21.

A formal launch of the event will be held in late July in conjunction with the Victorian Government, the Greater Shepparton Council and the host clubs.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHEPPARTON PARK AND MOOROOPNA BOWLING CLUBS!