General News
16 June, 2023
Tierney takes bowls lead
INGLEWOOD’S Vicky Tierney is the new president of Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields bowls region. Vicky had been treasurer of the regional board since it was created two years ago. She told the Loddon Herald following Sunday’s election that she hoped...
INGLEWOOD’S Vicky Tierney is the new president of Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields bowls region.
Vicky had been treasurer of the regional board since it was created two years ago.
She told the Loddon Herald following Sunday’s election that she hoped to be a leader and voice for all clubs across the region.
“It’s not just about big clubs but also those clubs that are so important in country towns,” she said.
“We have to make sure all bowlers are looked after.
“And bowls is more than just a game, it’s good for people and for mental health.”
Vicky said lawn bowls, like all sports post-COVID, was facing the challenge of attracting more players.
She believes the region’s strong junior program, that last summer included sessions at Inglewood with local school students, was playing an important role introducing young people to the sport.
While the Bendigo competition will be one club down in 2023-2024 season - Bendigo VRI has disbanded - Vicky said the area remained one of country Victoria’s strongest for participation and standard.
She said there were multiple state representative players in local clubs, among them Inglewood’s Geoff Wilson who last year was in the state side that won gold at the national arm bowling championships.
“I am honoured to have been elected president for the next two years,” she said.
“There are challenges, including working through what promotion and relegation will look like, but we’ll keep talking to the clubs as that is very important,” Vicky said.