CONGRATULATIONS TO NASHY AND COOPS – NEW LIFE MEMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The FRNSW Lawn Bowls Club was established in the 1980’s and currently has approximately 150 members. There is no annual membership fee and the only cost to participants is for each event that a person decides to enter in.
Membership is open to all Permanent and Retained firefighters, current or retired or their partners or immediate family members.
6 Way Challenge-20th to 22nd July, 2026 inclusive – 12 players selected are –
Gary Jones, Dick Hadley, Brian Hitchcock, Ken Madden, John Bugden, Shakey Johnston, Steve Schreiber, Bill Kachel, Steve Finnerty, Steve Gilchrist, Bruce Cowan, Deb Johns
FIRIES CLAIM VICTORY AT THE 6 WAY CHALLENGE
After a great 3 days of bowls at Soldiers Point Bowling Club our NSW Fire Brigades team emerged undefeated to take the 6 Way out by a clear margin. Congratulations to all involved with the victory being sealed on the final day over the ADF side.
Day 1 Morning – All 3 rinks won their games over the Master Builders with the big board showing a final margin of 64-49. A great start to the challenge.
Day 1 Afternoon – This was a huge win against the NSW Choo Choos by a massive margin of 50 shots, winning 90-40. After 2 games NSW Police, the ADF and ourselves were all on 6 points, we being in front by a slender margin.
Day 2 Morning – A great tussle against the NSW Police side who were looking for redemption after losing the Guns v Hoses Challenge in February. With the Cops bolting to an early lead we slowly reeled them in , eventually winning 66-52 albeit after losing 1 rink. Still in 1st place with the undefeated ADF close behind.
Day 2 Afternoon – After 3 games on the slowish grass we popped over onto the synthetic which was running very quick in comparison. However that didn’t slow our progress as we had a resounding win over the QLD police 84-38. Next door to us the NSW Police did us a favour and knocked over the ADF to leave us in prime position for the last day – only the old North Sydney Bears could lose it from here!
Day 3 Morning – Knowing that it was only ourselves that could lose it we were on the undercover carpet versus the ADF, the reigning title holders. Soldiers Point Bowling Club live streamed one game on their Youtube channel for those interested to watch it. Every game was a tussle back and forth, but with Kachel’s band of Port Stephens finest leading the way on the TV rink, we finally prevailed 51-47 with 2 rink wins to claim the trophy undefeated with 5 wins and only losing 2 rinks. Well done to all.
LATEST NEWS FOR STATE TITLES – FOURS & PAIRS COMPETITIONS NOW CLOSED
Online registrations can be found under the Events section when open for registrations.
Our other 2 events are by selection after nominations:
Guns v Hoses (24 players) in February versus the Police Lawn Bowls Club where a Fire Brigade Service Number is required to play.
The 6 Way Challenge (12 players) in July versus 5 other sides.
Details for all are under our Events heading.
Committee
President:
Steve Schreiber
Vice President:
Bill Kachel
Secretary/Treasurer:
Steve Bamford
Committee:
Jackson Boulden, John Bugden – selector, Steve Finnerty – selector, Heidi Finnerty Media and Social
Historian:
Mark McGuire