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.
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