The eligibility period for the Novice State Carnival of three years is an extension on the previous 2-year window, and will enable more entrants to participate in this new format event which is expected to become a popular event on the bowls calendar. If you know a bowler who has been bowling for three years or less, tell them about the Carnival!
The 2025 Carnival is open to any bowler who became affiliated with a bowling club (nation-wide) after May 1st, 2022 (inclusive).
The Carnival includes both Men’s and Women’s Singles (4-bowls, 21-ends) as well as Open Pairs formats.
Finals will be live streamed on Tuesday, 13th May, 2025.
Facebook Hub: https://bit.ly/BV2024NoviceHub
SCHEDULE 📅
DRAWS & RESULTS – AFTER ENTRIES CLOSE
How to find your entry in Bowlslink:
Click into your event in Bowlslink (you can use buttons below, or search via your Bowlslink profile), eg; Women’s Singles. Click ‘Entries’. If using a desktop PC/laptop, use the Ctrl/Command + F to find your name. If using a phone/tablet, scroll through to find your name. Click the name/s to see your section number & venue.
Sectional & Knockout draws – important information
The below knockout documents outlines venues and knockout round game times. While your first round matches currently appear in Bowlslink, you MUST refer to the information contained in the below documents to determine your knockout match times. Once Sectional play is complete, knockout information will be available in Bowslink that evening. Please note, due to the high number of entries, additional host clubs have been added, and some entrants will be required to play the 7.00pm timeslot, while others will have a Bye. You will need your Section Number from Bowslink to use these documents.
EVENT FORMATS
- All Sectional play will be 3 x rounds.
- Singles are Sections of 3, with 2 x games played, and 1 x game marked. First to 21.
- Pairs are Sectons of 4, playing every round. 3-bowl pairs, 15 ends.
PRIZE MONEY 💰
| EVENT | WINNER | RUNNER-UP | SEMI-FINAL | QUARTER FINAL |
| Men’s Singles | $1000 | $400 | $150 | $80 |
| Women’s Singles | $1000 | $400 | $150 | $80 |
| Open Pairs | $1000 | $400 | $150 | $80 |
VENUE INFORMATION📍
The 2025 Carnival will be hosted at these clubs throughout the City of Greater Shepparton
PREVIOUS WINNERS 🏆
ACCOMMODATION 🏨
Accommodation is well catered for in Greater Shepparton with a choice of quality motels, hotels, cabins, caravan parks and Air BNB establishment. The friendly staff as the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre have a detailed understanding of all accommodation options within Greater Shepparton and can refer individuals and groups to properties that suit requirements, ensuring your stay in the region is as enjoyable as possible. This service is free of charge:
Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre
Phone: Toll-free 1800 808 839
Email: info@sheppandgv.com.au
Web: www.sheppandgv.com.au
Event Partners:
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If you need any assistance, please call our Events line on (03) 9861 7100 (Ext 1) or email sam@bowlsvic.org.au