Competitive Bowling at APBC
During the summer season Albert Park Bowls Club competes against other clubs in both the Weekend and Midweek Pennant competitions organised by Bowls Victoria. In the off season club sides compete in Winter Pennant and other league competitions. The club also organises its own pairs and singles leagues exclusively for members.
Fixture lists and other helpful information for the 2023/4 pennant season can be found below:
- Weekend Pennant: APBC Fixture List (2024/5)
- Midweek Pennant: APBC Fixture List (2024/5)
- BV Pennant Conditions of Play
- Table of Bowls Club Locations
- Pennant Day Roles
Throughout the year there are also Tournaments organised either for club members or for invited teams including those from other clubs. Members can also sign up for the annual Club Championships.
Bowls Victoria Pennant
Bowls Victoria organizes several leagues where sides compete for a seasonal pennant. Weekend Pennant generally comprises 4 rinks of 2 bowl fours and APBC currently has three sides in that competition. Midweek Pennant comprises 3 rinks of 2 bowl fours, in which we have two sides entered. Below are links to more information on each. In addition, when there are more midweek players available than required, Midweek Bankers matches are organized, which are open to all members with an interest in competitive bowling.
- Albert Park 1 plays in Division 3 Section 3.
- Albert Park 2 plays in Division 5 Section 6.
- Albert Park 3 plays in Division 8 Section 5.
Weekend Pennant
- Albert Park 1 plays in Division 3 Section 5.
- Albert Park 2 plays in Division 6 Section 4.
Midweek Pennant
Winter Pennant
Winter Pennant comprises a short season from late April to early July. This is the ideal way for bowlers to maintain or hone their skills during the off season. They will also enjoy match formats that differ from the pennant standard 2 bowl fours. Albert Park BC typically enters 3 or 4 sides into this competition.
Previous Seasons
Weekend Pennant Final Standings
- 2024/25 Season: Side 1 (Div 3 Sect 3); Side 2 (Div 5 Sect 6); Side 3 (Div 8 Sect 5).
- 2023/24 Season: Side 1 (Div 3 Sect 6); Side 2 (Div 6 Sect 7); Side 3 (Div 7 Sect 3).
- 2022/23 Season: Side 1 (Div 3 Sect 6); Side 2 (Div 5 Sect 4); Side 3 (Div 8 Sect 5).
- 2021/22 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 9); Side 2 (Div 4 Sect 10); Side 3 (Div 6A Sect 5); Side 4 (Div 7 Sect 6).
- 2020/21 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 7); Side 2 (Div 5 Sect 10); Side 3 (Div 7 Sect 7).
- 2019/20 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 7); Side 2 (Div 5 Sect 8); Side 3 (Div 7 Sect 5).
- 2018/19 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 7); Side 2 (Div 4 Sect 7); Side 3 (Div 6 Sect 6).
- 2017/18 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 7); Side 2 (Div 4 Sect 7); Side 3 (Div 7 Sect 6).
Midweek Pennant Final Standings
- 2024/25 Season: Side 1 (Div 3 Sect 5); Side 2 (Div 6 Sect 4).
- 2023/24 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 6); Side 2 (Div 5 Sect 3).
- 2022/23 Season: Side 1 (Div 2 Sect 5); Side 2 (Div 4 Sect 6).
- 2021/22 Season: Side 1 (Div 1 Sect 3); Side 2 (Div 3 Sect 10); Thursday 7-a-Side (Div 1 Sect 3).
- 2020/21 Season: Side 1 (Div 1 Sect 3); Side 2 (Div 3 Sect 10); Side 3 Spring (Sect 4); Side 3 Summer(Sect 4).
- 2019/20 Season: Side 1 (Div 1 Sect 4); Side 2 (Div 3 Sect 7).
- 2018/19 Season: Side 1 (Div 1 Sect 1); Side 2 (Div 3 Sect 7).
- 2017/18 Season: Side 1 (Div 1 Sect 4); Side 2 (Div 3 Sect 8).