Ballina is set to host the 2025 and 2027 State Bowls Championships that will see over 900 competitors vying for honours at the tournament’s three Northern Rivers venues.
Cherry Street Sports, Club Lennox Sports and Alstonville Bowls Club have all secured hosting rights according to Bowls NSW CEO Tim Rowe.
‘We have made a concerted effort to adjust the way we deliver our major events with a stronger focus on regional areas of NSW.
‘An event like this delivers over $1.5m in economic impact to a community and it is important that we look to support regional Australia by moving these events to areas that will benefit significantly from them.
‘I should also note the incredible state of the greens in this region and the facilities that the clubs here offer,’ he said.
Cherry Street Sports will be the main host venue for the 2025 State Championships, and Club CEO Tere Sheehan cannot wait for the opportunity. ‘This recognition allows us to represent our region and showcase our top-notch facilities to the entire state. Our profit-for-purpose business model is centred on giving back to our community, and by hosting this prestigious event, we continue to support the foundational values of our club.’
The 2025 State Championships will attract thousands of players and spectators to the Ballina area over a 16-day period (Tuesday March 25, 2025 through to Wednesday April 9, 2025), including some of the best bowlers in Australia and the world.
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