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 Members

OPEN

Men:

  • Garry Ball (Chair)
  • Aaron Tomkins
  • Ken Paulsen
  • Ian Ewing (State Coach)

Women:

  • Ian Ewing (Chair/State Coach)
  • Jody Nevill
  • Sharyn Renshaw (Coach)
SENIOR

Men:

  • Garry Ball (Chair)
  • Ken Paulsen
  • Chris Philpot
  • Ian Ewing

Women:

  • Cheryl Flapper (Chair)
  • Susan Howes
  • Courtney Bennington
  • Ian Ewing
PARA
  • Matt Higgins (Coach)
  • Ian Ewing (Chair)
  • Carol Protopapas
UNDER-18
  • Mark Casey (Chair/Coach)
  • Chris Green
  • Rhys Jeffs
  • Steph Priest
  • Olivia Cartwright
  • Jack Macnab

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