Para State Series Side Announced
8th July 2026
Bowls Victoria is pleased to announce the State Para Side named to compete in the annual Series versus NSW at Deer Park Club in August.
Congratulations to the following athletes:
| WOMEN | CLUB |
| Alison East | Hamilton |
| Stella Durdin | Brunswick |
| Annette Ruffle | Heathmont |
| MEN | CLUB |
| Josh Barry | Warracknabeal |
| Lucas Protopapas | Heathmont |
| Chris Randell* | Club Corowa |
*Debutant
The Series will see two Sides of three compete in Singles-Pairs and Triples formats. With all players competing in each discipline, including singles against a like-classified bowler.
All Squad athletes remain in contention for the final Side of six to compete at the Australian Para Nationals in October to be competed in conjunction with The Nationals in Perth.
State Program for the 2026 representative season:
- Para State Side Series: 17th-18th August, Deer Park Club.
- Australian Para Nationals at The Nationals: 6th-10th October, North Beach BC, Perth WA.
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