State Selection Committee

About State Selection Committees

State Selection Committees are responsible for the following:

  • Identify and select the most suitable bowlers for state test series or national sides championships.
  • Identify and select the most suitable bowlers for state or national representation.
  • Identify and trial players for selection in upcoming events.
  • Provide support to players before, during and after state events.
Committee Terms of Reference

2025 Committee Members

OPEN

Men:

  • Garry Ball (Chair)
  • Ken Paulsen
  • Stuart Whyte
  • Josh Thornton
  • Ian Ewing (State Coach)

Women:

  • Ian Ewing (Chair/State Coach)
  • Tony Schiavello (Side Coach)
  • Jody Nevill
SENIOR

Men:

  • Garry Ball (Chair)
  • Ken Paulsen
  • Stuart Whyte
  • Josh Thornton
  • Ian Ewing (State Coach)

Women:

  • Cheryl Flapper (Chair)
  • Susan Howes
  • Jody Nevill
  • Ian Ewing (State Coach)
PARA
  • Ian Ewing (Chair/State Coach)
  • Carol Protopapas
UNDER-18
  • Matt Flapper (Chair/State Coach)
  • Steph Priest
  • Josh Thornton

The Bowls Victoria State Selection Policy also enables Committees to utilise player consultation as required.

Contact:

Geoff Rietschel (Bowls Victoria)
E: geoff@bowlsvic.org.au
P: (03) 9861 7100