Bowls

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open soon

Register Your Interest
The NCAS Lawn Bowls Program is planned to be delivered in partnership with Bowls NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network. We are hoping to launch the program before the end of the year, please register your interest and we will be in contact when the program goes live.
 

The program provides a development pathway for talented young lawn bowlers, focusing on individualised skill development, technical improvement, competition preparation and athlete development. The program aims to support athletes in progressing through the bowls pathway and connecting with opportunities for higher levels of state, national and international representation.

NCAS has a long history of identifying and developing talented junior bowlers across the North Coast, with the program previously delivered from 2001-2012.

Program Partners

Selected athletes receive:

  • High-quality coaching and individualised skill development
  • Targeted technical development and performance feedback
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent NCAS inter-academy events and competitions

Additional NCAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through NCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Be aged 12-25 in 2027 (born 2015-2002)
  • Demonstrate talent, commitment and potential in lawn bowls
  • Be committed to developing their skills and progressing within the sport
  • Participate regularly in lawn bowls competition and training
  • Meet any relevant Bowls NSW and NCAS eligibility requirements
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Bowls‑specific and NCAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for other pathway events.

Program Delivery Period

February 2027 – August 2027

Head Coach
Sam Curtis

Athletes
TBC