Metropolitan Pennant encompasses five Bowls Regions within the city of Melbourne and is administered by Bowls Victoria. The season runs between October to March yearly, comprising of midweek and weekend competitions.
2026/27 Season Timeline
July 1st – Pennant Permits and Promotional Permits Open
July – Conditions of Play document released
August 9th – Pennant Entries Close
W/C August 24th – Draft Draws released and open for feedback
August 30th – Draft Draws closed for feedback
September 7th – Final Draws released
September 21st – Draws live in BowlsLink
2026/27 Season Dates
Weekend Divisions
Midweek Divisions
Thursday 7-a-side
Live Scoring
Practice Matches:
Practice Matches are a great way to prepare for digital scoring. Once your practice matches have been organised, contact Matt Ottobre, provide your details and the match will be setup in BowlsLink. Your opposition need to be aware that digital scoring will be used, and the shuffle button must be activated.
Shuffle Button Rules:
- Can only be activated once by the Home Side Manager
- The shuffle button can be activated in the scoring app or in BowlsLink
- Must be activated after pre-pennant practice and before the two-end roll-up
- Teams numbered one must play on the lowest rink number provided; the remaining teams must play in order on the next available rinks, e.g. Teams 1 rink 2, Teams 2 rink 3, Teams 3 rink 4 and Teams 4 rink 5.
Intra-Club Matches/Training Sessions:
Another great way to prepare for digital scoring is using the system for your Intra-Club matches and/or training sessions. Same scenario as practice matches above, contact Matt Ottobre and matches will be setup in BowlsLink.
Bowls Victoria realises the objectives for BowlsLink digital scoring are bold, but attainable, and we also know our Clubs are more than capable.
Matt can be contacted via email – matt@bowlsvic.org.au
CLICK HERE for information about Pennant Permits and Transfers.
Livestreaming
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Need further assistance?
If you have any questions or need assistance with the Metropolitan Pennant competition, please email metropennant@bowlsvic.org.au or phone the Competitions & Events department on (03) 9861 7100 > Ext. 1 – Pennant, Events & Competitions.