Contact Us

General Enquiries

View office phone extensions

Please call (03) 9861 7100 and press the corresponding extension number to be transferred through to the following departments:

Ext. no.Department/enquiry
1Pennant, events & competitions
2Clearances, permits & database queries
3Participation programs & playing formats
4Accounts & finance
5Communications & marketing
6Help with BowlsLink, coaching or officiating
7General enquires
P: (03) 9861 7100
E: bowlsvic@bowlsvic.org.au

📍Level 1, Suite 1A, 1 Janefield Drive, Bundoora, VIC 3083.


Our office is open between 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday (excluding public holidays).

Regional Club Support

Country Manager | Northern Victoria
Josh Thornton
M: 0474 741 177
E: josht@bowlsvic.org.au
Country Manager | Southern Victoria
Mark Coleman
M: 0419 588 343
E: mark@bowlsvic.org.au
Regions:
• Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields
• Goulburn Murray
• Murray Mallee
• Ovens and Murray
• Wimmera
Regions:
• Ballarat Highlands
• Geelong
• Gippsland
• Mornington Peninsula
• Strzelecki
• West Coast

Administration

Chief Executive Officer
Tony Sherwill
M: 0418 344 472
E: tonys@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Regional & club governance
• Corporate policies & strategic planning
• Government & stakeholder relationships
Executive Assistant
Robyn Athanitis

D: (03) 9861 7104 | Office ext. 4
E: robyn@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Merchandise orders
• Uniform enquiries
• Finance enquiries
Country Manager | Northern Victoria
Josh Thornton
M: 0474 741 177
E: josht@bowlsvic.org.au
Country Manager | Southern Victoria
Mark Coleman
M: 0419 588 343
E: mark@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Region relationships
• Region administration
• Region events & participation
Areas of assistance:
• Region relationships
• Region administration
• Region events & participation

Events & Competitions

General Manager – Events & Competitions
Josh Thornton

M: 0474 741 177
E: josht@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Events, competitions & championships
• Pennant
• Conditions of Play
Senior Events & Competitions Coordinator
Sam Rogers
M: 0490 804 249 | Office ext. 1
E: sam@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Events, competitions & championships
• Pennant
• Membership
Events & Competitions Coordinator
Ky Shennan
M: Office ext. 1
E: ky@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Events, competitions & championships
• Pennant
• Membership

Commercial Operations

General Manager | Commercial Operations
Andrew Haug
M: 0402 086 136
E: andrew@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Partnerships & sponsorships
• LGA & council relationships
• Affiliations
Communications & Marketing Manager
Melanie Allen
M: 0410 246 788 | Office ext. 5
E: melanie@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Marketing & communication
• Media & branding
• Event broadcasting & streaming
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Cooper Stubbs
T: Office ext. 5
E: cooper@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Club marketing support
• Marketing & communication
• Website & social media

Bowls Operations

General Manager | Bowls Operations
Geoff Rietschel
M: 0414 732 658
E: geoff@bowlsvic.org.au
Education & Training Manager
Matthew Ottobre
M: 0411 516 328 | Office ext. 6
E: matthew@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Member/participant growth
• High performance & player pathways
• State teams
Areas of assistance:
• Club education & training
• BowlsLink enquiries & training
• Coaching & officiating
Participation Coordinator
Glen Sodaitis
P: 0423 485 560
E: glen@bowlsvic.org.au
Areas of assistance:
• Participation programs
• Juniors and schools
• Inclusion
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