Each season our Under-18’s contest a number of interstate Test matches against individual states. The competition culminates in the U18 National Championships in the second week of November.
Bowls Victoria is pleased to announce the Under-18 State Side to compete in the Tri-Series against New South Wales and Queensland at Cabra Bowls, NSW, in August.
Congratulations to the following athletes:
| 2026 GIRLS SIDE | |
|---|---|
| Lacey Kiss* | Essendon |
| Billie Lennecke* | Victoria |
| Steph Locke* | Hill Top |
| Marlie Malcolm | Mitcham |
| Ash Moffat* | Club Sunbury |
| Hayley Newby* | Wungnhu |
| Mia O’Reilly | Ocean Grove |
| Ayla Romanin | Deer Park |
| 2026 BOYS SIDE | |
|---|---|
| Charlie Boswood | Deer Park |
| Jacob Brighton | Moama |
| Jacob Cartwright | Wunghnu |
| Harry Coleman | Deer Park |
| Jack Duck* | Essendon |
| Micah Oswin* | Victoria |
| Tom Scorpo* | Eastern Park |
| Arnold Spicer* | Heathmont |
* Denotes debutant.
The State Program for the 2026 representative season is listed below:
- State Side Practice: 11th July, Deer Park Club (non-compulsory).
- State Side Tri-Series v NSW-QLD: 7th-9th August, Cabra Bowls.
- Australian Under-18 Championships at The Nationals: 5th-8th October, Mt Lawley BC, Perth.
U18 EVENTS SPONSOR
In line with their existing focus on junior bowls, Deer Park are the proud sponsor of Victorian Junior Bowls Events.