Bowls Victoria is pleased to announce the State Para Side to compete the inaugural Series versus NSW at St Johns Park, NSW, in August. This is the first Para Series between the two states and a positive initiative for Para bowls.
2024 STATE PARA SQUAD
MEN
| 2024 MEN’S PARA SQUAD | |
|---|---|
| Josh Barry | Clayton |
| Josh Thornton | Murray Downs |
| Lucas Protopapas | Heathmont |
WOMEN
| 2024 WOMEN’S PARA SQUAD | |
|---|---|
| Gwen Fabris | Garfield |
| Alison East | Hamilton |
| Annette Ruffle | Heathmont |
The Series is an initiative between Victoria and NSW and represents the first time the State Para Sides have competed in a Series outside of The Nationals.
The six-a-side format will see three Tests competed in two legs: Triples, followed by Pairs and Singles simultaneously, with every player competing singles against a like-classified bowler.
All remaining Squad athletes remain in contention for the final Side of ten to compete at The Nationals.
Bowls Victoria hopes to see future Interstate Test Series between other States going forward.
ELITE PLAYERS
There are elite pathways for para bowlers in our four Victorian para squads:
- Para intellectual squad
- Para physical squad
- Vision impaired squad
- Hearing impaired squad
These squads have regular training days at various clubs across Victoria and compete in state and national championships, helping to promote parasports awareness and promote the opportunities in bowls.
Please visit the Para Bowls section of our website for further information.