Cooktown Bowls Club enjoys a great weekend of friendly competition against West Cairns. Photo: Supplied.
Cooktown Bowls Club is hungry for a 2026 win after handing over the plaque in the fifth Cooktown v West Cairns lawn bowls challenge.
Following the annual Orchid Festival competition this month, the greens at the bowls club came to life again on 27-28 September as players converged for some friendly competition with a side of Cooktown hospitality.
Club president Fiona Lloyd said inter-community competitions were a great way to connect with like-minded people.
“Competitions amongst the Tablelands district have been going on for many years, and many friendships are formed,” she said.
“It’s great to play against other clubs. It can improve player ability by playing sometimes better players, as well as socialising, and of course, we would like to win.”
Ms Lloyd hoped events such as the Orchid Festival and Cooktown v West Cairns challenge showcased lawn bowls as an activity anyone could get involved in.
She said players of all ages and abilities were welcome to have a go.
“This weekend not only promotes the game of lawn bowls, but also promotes our fabulous facilities, hospitality, and camaraderie towards other clubs,” she said.
“There is a stigma lawn bowls is only for old people, and that certainly isn’t true. There are state championships for children eight to 18, under 25s, seniors over 65, and disabled. Lawn bowls is also played at the Commonwealth Games.
“Cooktown Bowls Club currently has a member representing Queensland in the under-25s female championships; the majority of state representatives are under the age of 50.”
For those interested in turning their hand to lawn bowls, social games are open to all on Wednesdays at 1pm and Sundays at 9am. A qualified coach is available for junior training sessions or take advantage of the opportunities for corporate events.
Cooktown game director Alan Hall presents the challenge plaque to West Cairns Bowls Club’s Scott Carolan following the 44-36 result. Photo: Supplied.
