Skills Clinic for Members

As you all know,  a number of new members have joined the club recently.  

On Friday 10 July from 10.00-11.00 I will be running a skills clinic for new and old members, with the help of the coaches. This will consist of a number of stations to help with bowl control rather than jack focus. 

I would love you to join us as a support to our new members and also to improve your own skills -  particularly with pennants looming. 

If you can attend, please let me know,  either by email to wendy.gleeson2@bigpond.com or text to 0439 086 925.  

 There will be a cuppa and cake as a reward to follow!

Wendy Gleeson

Mixed Nuts Win Trivia Night

Sam Ingram and his team of Mixed Nuts excelled in the “naughty corner” winning the Trivia Night. The team from Nurse Next Door came a close second followed by the Why Not Us Group from the back corner.

Mel and Mark threw out some challenging questions testing the ninety plus crowd.

A great night and our thanks to all club members - in particular Mel and Mark - who made it such a success.


Saturday Bowling - Times and Format

Response to the members’ poll favoured retention of the present start of 12.30PM.

 Because the request for an earlier start was mainly to avoid late finishes in the cold, we will keep the same start at 12.30pm (Registration by 12Noon) but ring the bell no later than 3.30PM.

 Also, we will try playing through with no break and will try other formats which might shorten game time eg 3-bowl pairs.

 Peter Gleeson - Bowls Director

Learn to Bowl Bowlers have First Game

Friday saw the final day of the Learn to Bowl Class with students joining members in their first game. Lots has been learnt and still lots of finer details to pick up but overall the students look to the game with great enthusiasm. Many thanks to Wendy Gleeson who pulled it all together co-ordinating the program with students and coaches who also deserve a special thanks.

AGM - A Change of Guard for the Club

Sandringham Bowls Club AGM was held on Sunday 24 May 2026. All reports had been circulated to members and were confirmed at the meeting.

We are fortunate to have strong interest in the club which led to an election for the positions of President and Vice President taking place this year. The new Board was announced:

President - Alan Watson

Vice President - Peter Black

Secretary - Diana Ricketts

Treasurer - Rob Sinclair

Assistant Secretary - Cathy Spencer

Greens Director - Rob Elliot

Bowls Director - Peter Gleeson

Sponsorship Director - Karen Elias

Selectors - Troy Eaton, Peter Gleeson, Michael Jewell, Gerald Otten, Mark Roberson and Peter Sullivan

Two apointed Directors are:

Outside Functions - Ingrid Edelmaier

Bowls Victoria Liaison - Terry McVey

Two Great Club People -Rob Elliot and Kerrie Geard

Rob Elliot was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Sandringham Bowls Club at our AGM. Congratulations Rob - you have worked tirelessly in so many areas including President, Green Director, a great lawn edger and many other contributions over many years.

The 2026 Outstanding Service award was given posthumously to Kerrie Geard for her contribution to the Club as Secretary and Selector amongst the many and varied ways she contributed to the Club.

Club Champions and Pennant Champions honoured at AGM

Club Champions were awarded trophies at our AGM (link to full listing) Congratulations to all.

Also awarded were Pins to the very succesful Pennant team which managed to score 8 in one end. Ken Spencer, Judy Force, Richard Griffiths and Geoff Wishart.