Lawn bowls is a fantastic sport for people of all ages, and at Club Helensvale, we’re passionate about encouraging youth participation in this inclusive and enjoyable activity. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or a complete beginner, our Thursday afternoon training sessions are the perfect opportunity to get involved.
One of the greatest aspects of bowls is how accessible it is. Unlike many sports, lawn bowls has no physical contact and places minimal strain on the body, making it ideal for those looking to relax or recover from injuries. It’s a game that moves at your own pace, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy themselves. Best of all, it creates a sense of community—bringing people together for fun and friendly competition.
We invite young bowlers to join our sessions and experience the camaraderie that makes lawn bowls such a unique sport. Whether you want to sharpen your skills or simply have a great time outdoors, our club offers a welcoming environment where everyone can play.
We host weekly training sessions for our youth academy on Thursdays from 4.30 pm, hosted by Australian bowls legend Nathan Rice! Our Hawks Squad have been training diligently and we are excited to announce that they are heading into an exciting weekend at the Pine Rivers Junior Classic!
With Singles and Pairs events on the schedule and a $1000 prize up for grabs in the Singles, the competition is set to be fierce.
We’re thrilled to announce that 8 of our young players will compete in the Singles this weekend, while 6 will take on the Pairs event on Monday. This is a fantastic opportunity for our squad to showcase their talent, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and hard work.
Best of luck to all our Hawks players—let’s bring home the win!
If you’re keen to learn more about youth lawn bowls or join our upcoming training sessions, contact our bowls department today:
bowlscoordinator@clubhelensvale.com.au | 07 5573 1491
The Bowls Premier League is one of the biggest and most exciting competitions with it’s lightning fast format and top Australian and New Zealand teams competing. BPL06 is just under two months away and the buzz is already starting to build across the country and within our local bowls community in anticipation of our calendars most colourful and exciting event.
Personally I’m so excited to be part of both another BPL event and our mighty Gold Coast Hawks franchise this year. I can’t wait to hit the greens with my great friends and two of the world’s best bowlers in Mark Casey and Brett Wilkie.
We’ve experienced success alongside each other at International, National, and State level, but are yet to team up together in the fun, fast paced BPL format. We have a unique bond, rivalled by no other franchise, which has been created over nearly 15 years of playing together in the Helensvale, Queensland, and Australian colours.
We know each others game styles really well, where our strengths lie, and what brings the best out in each other. I think we have such a great balance of consistency, flair, power, and presence that we will definitely be a force to be reckoned with this year.
We have such a great supporter base too, a sea of green and gold in the crowd, so that definitely helps when trying to get over the line in those crucially tight matches. It’s such a short sharp style of match play so every little advantage we can utilise will make a big impact when it comes to tasting ultimate success.
The competition is going to be fierce – the best of the best – but I believe 2017 really could be our best chance at obtaining that elusive BPL title.
Nathan Rice will be guiding us in the coach/mentor role, so no doubt we’ll be ready to roll – all guns blazing come opening day of play on the 14th November!
Author: Lynsey Clarke
Gold Coast Hawk, Australian Team Captain, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
