State Side Personnel – Expressions of Interest
16th January, 2026.
Bowls Victoria would like to thank the volunteers who have given their time as State Side Coaches, Team Managers, and Selectors during the 2025 representative season. Working alongside State Coach Ian Ewing, these included:
- Under-18
Matt Flapper (State U18 Coach), Steph Priest, Jack Macnab, and Josh Thornton - Para
Chris Green, Carol Protopapas - Senior
Cheryl Flapper (Chair), Courtney Bennington, Susan Howes, Jody Nevill
Garry Ball (Chair), Ken Paulsen, Josh Thornton, Stuart Whyte* - Open/Development
Tony Schiavello*, Jody Nevill
Garry Ball (Chair), Ken Paulsen, Josh Thornton, Stuart Whyte*
* Resigned during the 2025 representative season.
In addition, Bowls Victoria would also like to thank the volunteers who provided support to State Sides throughout the year, especially noting the role of the markers who have attended pathway events, Squad days, and State Series this year. We have increased the support of all State Sides, and this would not have been possible without the generous contributions made by many volunteers.
Bowls Victoria is now seeking Expressions of Interest for individuals to serve on the State Selection Committees where several vacancies have arisen: in particular, Under-18, Para, Senior Men, and Open Sides.
The Committees will require representation from a broad range of individuals with appropriate interest, expertise, and qualifications from throughout Victoria.
Committee members are expected to:
- Complete the Selections Module on BowlsLink
- Attend select events to monitor performance
- Meet as required to select Squads and confirm Sides up to four times per year (meetings held in-person and online)
- Where required, attend State Side Series and The Nationals
The Open Sides Selection Committees will be required to identify and select Squads for the annual City v Country event to be held 2-3 May in Bendigo as an immediate priority.
To complete your Expression of Interest, complete the form linked below.
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Successful applicants will be required to complete the Selection Module on BowlsLearn with the cost covered by Bowls Victoria.
If you have any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact Geoff Rietschel, General Manager Bowls Operations at geoff@bowlsvic.org.au or phone 03 9861 7112.
Registrations will close 8:30am, Monday 16 February.
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