World Bowls Champion of Champions
11-16th September, 2023
Event Program
September 11 - 16th, 2023
Monday 11 September
Practice day
Opening ceremony
Welcome to Country Ceremony
Tuesday 12 September
Men's Session 1 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 2 (Sectional play)
Lunch Break
Men's Session 3 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 4 (Sectional play)
Wednesday 13 September
Men's and Women's Session 1 (Sectional play)
Men's Session 2 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 2 (Sectional play)
Lunch Break
Women's Session 3 (Sectional play)
Men's Session 3 (Sectional play)
Men's Session 4 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 4 (Sectional play)
4:30pm - 6:30pm
8:00am 10:15am 12:30pm 8:00am 10:15am 12:30pm 2:45pm
2:45pm
Event Program
September 11 - 16th, 2023
Thursday 14 September
Men's Session 1 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 1 (Sectional play)
Men's Session 2 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 2 (Sectional play)
Lunch Break
Men's Session 3 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 3 (Sectional play)
Men's Session 4 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 4 (Sectional play)
Friday 15 September
Men's Session 1 (Sectional play)
Women's Session 1 (Sectional play)
Lunch Break
Quarter Finals
Saturday 16 September
Semi Finals
Lunch Break
Finals
8:00am 10:15am 12:30pm 2:45pm 8:30am 10:45am 2:00pm 10:00am
Medal
3:00pm 1:00pm
presentation and Closing Ceremony
Welcome
It’s a great pleasure for Club Robina to welcome players, officials and spectators to the 2023 World Bowls Champion of Champions Singles.
This truly is one of World Bowls’ most prestigious events and has attracted bowlers from 31 countries, with 30 men and 25 women, all of whom are their national champions, battling it out for the title of World Champions. We are honoured to be hosting an event of this magnitude.
We are a small and friendly club and will do our utmost to make your time with us enjoyable. Please ask our staff or volunteers if you require any assistance or need any information.
Happy bowling to you all.
On behalf of Club Robina Brent Lowery President Robina
Bowls Club
Welcome
On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors of the Gold Coast Tweed District Bowls Association, I would like to welcome everybody to the Gold Coast.
We congratulate you on your achievement to make it to the World Champion of Champions. We wish you good bowling and success in this elite competition.
We are quite sure that Club Robina will make you very welcome, so enjoy their hospitality and facilities.
Kind wishes from President Brian, on behalf of Bowls Gold Coast Tweed.
Brian Marshall President Bowls Gold Coast Tweed
Welcome
It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the World Bowls Board to welcome all participants, officials, and spectators to the World Singles Champion of Champions to Club Robina on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland.
This event is one of the most prestigious events staged by World Bowls and to see it held in one of the world’s best tourism and event destinations will provide a wonderful experience for all.
The event brings together 30 men and 25 women who have all found their way to the pinnacle of their singles journey in their home countries – the best of the best amongst their peers.
My thanks go to Club Helensvale who have offered Club Robina for this event. I am sure every person visiting the Club will find the facilities and the hospitality to their liking.
For those people who are visiting this part of the world for the first time, I am positive you will have an unforgettable stay and have many unique experiences and certainly make many new friends and it will be a chance for people returning to renew old friendships and create many new memories.
I want to also thank the many volunteers who will ensure the event will run smoothly and hope that their experience is a memorable one as well.
Thank you also to Major Events Gold Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland who are both great supporters of our great game as well as our other important sponsors Major Events Gold Coast, Tourism and Events Queensland, Club Robina, Club Helensvale, Gold Coast Tweed Bowls, Aceit and Niagara.
Finally, good luck to all during the competition. Play your best and enjoy your visit.”
Darryl Clout President World Bowls
Welcome
World Bowls Champion of Champions
What a title to hold: Champion of Champions.
That's what's on the line as the world's best lawn bowls competitors chase the elusive crown.
I am thrilled we were able to secure this prestigious event here on the magical Gold Coast as an exciting add-on to the 2023 World Bowls Championships hosted at our clubs over the past fortnight.
Spectators will witness national champions from up to 33 countries vying for honours over the six-day program.
I welcome officials, family and friends from across the globe to the majestic Gold Coast.
I'll be brave and declare our city the unofficial international home of bowls.
Please take time to explore our city's wonderful natural attractions, theme parks, restaurants, and world-class dining precincts.
Tom Tate Mayor Gold Coast , Queensland
Welcome
Message from the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Innovation and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP
Welcome to the World Bowls Champion of Champions, a highlight on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar and a wonderful opportunity to showcase Gold Coast as a tourism destination.
The Gold Coast community is grateful to welcome visitors who fill their cafes and restaurants, stay in their accommodation, use local transport and explore our unique tourism experiences.
That’s why we support events through Tourism and Events Queensland because they bring a welcomed boost to the local community and supports local jobs.
Events like the World Bowls Champion of Champions allows friends and family to reconnect and creates community pride. We hope you enjoy your stay and return again in the near future.
Be sure to immerse yourself in the local culture and get the opportunity to explore some of our world-class tourism experiences in this beautiful region.
Congratulations to the event organisers and volunteers – we wish you all the best for a successful event.
Message from the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Innovation and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement
The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Innovation & Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement
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NationsandCompetitors
AUSTRALIA
ARGENTINA
RAUL ANGEL POLLET
**No femalecompetitor
COOK ISLANDS
FALKLAND ISLAND
CECIL ALEXANDER
DAPHNE ARTHUR-ALMOND
CYPRUS
LOUKAS
**No female competitor
FIJI
LAL CHAND PRASAD
**No female competitor
GUERNSEY
**No male competitor LUCY BEERE
HONG
JONO DAVIS KAREN MURPHY
CANADA PATBIRD JORDANKOS
TERE DANIEL TEOKOTAI JIM
CZECHIA CRAIG HURRY
PARASKEVA SARA TROTTER
ENGLAND EDWARD MORRIS REBECCA MOORBEY
KONG, CHINA KA HO LEE GLORIA HA (YAT TING)
NationsandCompetitors
IRELAND
ADAM McKEOWN
**No female competitor
ISRAEL
DAVID TRAPPLER IRIT GRENCEL
JAPAN JUN KOYAMA
MIDORI MATSUOKA
KENYA
CEPHAS KIMWAKI KIMANI
ESTHER WANJIRU NDUNGA
MACAO, CHINA
JOHNNY KAY YUK NG
HILDA FONG SIM TAM
MALAYSIA
IZZAT SHAMEER DZULKEPLE NURUL ALYANI JAMIL
NAMIBIA
SCHALK WILLEM VAN WYK HERRIETTE PARTRIDGE
NEW ZEALAND
SHELDON BAGRIE-HOWLEY SELINA GODDARD
NIUE
STANLEY FREDERICK TAFATU
JOY PEYROUX
NORFOLK ISLAND
TREVOR GOW
SHAE WILSON
PHILIPPINES
CHRISTOPHER DAGPIN
MARISA BARONDA
SCOTLAND
DARREN GUALTIERI
NATALIE McWILLIAMS
NationsandCompetitors
SINGAPORE
ANTHONY LOH KEE SIN
PHILOMENA GOH QUEE KEE
SOUTHAFRICA
SHAUN GRANT THOMAS ANNA CHRISTINE FOURIE
SWITZERLAND
THOMAS WALTI
MARIANNE KUENZLE
TURKIYE
OZKAN AKAR BAHAR CIL
WALES
SWEDEN OLLE BACKGREN **Nofemalecompetitor
DANIEL SALMON EMMA GITTINS
SPAIN TERRY MORGAN **Nofemalecompetitor
UNITEDSTATESOFAMERICA CHARLIE HERBERT ANNE NUNES
DATE VENUE
2003 Moama, Australia
2004 Warilla, Australia
2005 Christchurch, NZ
2006 Christchurch, NZ
HONOUR BOARD
WOMEN'S CHAMPION
Liz James (SWZ)
Margaret Johnston (IRE)
Nor Iryani Azmi (MAS)
Julie Saunders (ENG)
MEN'S CHAMPION
Douw Calitz (NAM)
Ali Forsyth (NZL)
Mark Walton (ENG)
Darren Burnett (SCO)
2007 Warilla, Australia
2008 Aberdeen, Scotland
2009 Ayr, Scotland
2010 Norfolk Island
2011 Hong Kong, China
2012 Paphos, Cyprus
2013 Christchurch, NZ
2014 Christchurch, NZ
2015 Helensvale, Australia
2016 Helensvale, Australia
2017 St John's Park, Australia
2018 St John's Park, Australia
2019 Adelaide, Australia
2022 Naenae, NewZealand
Alison Merrien (GUE)
Kathy Pearce (WAL)
Kelsey Cottrell (AUS)
Jan Khan (NZL)
Jo Edwards (NZL)
Sandra Keith (NZL)
Karen Murphy (AUS)
Lorna Smith (SCO)
Emma Saroji (MAL)
Natasha Scott (AUS)
Laura Daniels (WAL)
Jo Edwards (NZL)
Kylie Whitehead (AUS)
Tayla Bruce (NZL)
** 2020 & 2021 Not played due to pandemic
Tony Grantham (NZL)
Leif Selby (AUS)
Brett Wilkie (AUS)
Aron Sherriff (AUS)
Thomas Greechan (JER)
Hizlee Abdul Rais (MAL)
Thomas Bishop (ENG)
Iain McLean (SCO)
Neil Mulholland (IRE)
Scott Thulborn (AUS)
Aaron Teys (AUS)
Shannon McIIroy (NZL)
Lee Schraner (AUS)
Sam Tolchard (ENG)
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Preview
Thirty-one nations from around the world will compete for a World title in the men's and women's singles at the 2023 World Champion of Champions.
Club Robina on Australia's Gold Coast will host this prestigious international event, with thirty men participating and twenty-five women competing at a Club set in beautiful landscaped gardens in a private and tranquil setting with three manicured greens.
To qualify for the World Bowls Champion of Champions you must have won your club championship and clinch your country's overall champion of champion title to compete in this event.
2022 Champions Tayla Bruce (NZL) and Sam Tolchard (ENG)
2019ChampionsKylieWhitehead(AUS)andLeeSchraner(AUS)
Preview
This event was originally scheduled to be held in New Zealand but changed locations to be staged immediately after the 2023 World Championship which was held from 29 August to 10 September.
More than half of the players will be fresh off the World Championship and include World class players such as Lucy Beere (Guernsey), Midori Matsuoka (Japan), Selina Goddard (New Zealand), Lal Chand Prasad (Fiji), Anthony Loh Kee Sin (Singapore) and Edward Morris (England). Karen Murphy, Australia's most decorated and best-known world champion, is back on the international stage after winning the 2013 Champions of Champions in Christchurch, New Zealand.
With a strong field, the World Bowls Champion of Champions at Club Robina will be viewed across the world and each day of the event will be live streamed by the Gold Coast Tweed District Bowls Association media team.
2022ChampionofChampionsleftCarlaKrizanic(AUS)TaylaBruce(NZL), SamTolchard(ENG),IzzatShameerDzulkeple(MAS)
PlayingSchedule
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ResultsandStandings
Scan the QR Code to see match results
ConditionsofPlay
Scan the QR Code to read conditions of play
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LiveStreaming
Live Streaming for World Bowls Champion of Champions will be every day from 12 - 16 September and available on the World Bowls Facebook Page. Scan the QR code below to be directed to the page:
Key Contacts
Health Care Information
IncaseofEmergency(Fire/Police/Ambulance) dial00andaskfortheservicerequired.
RobinaHospital(Open24hours)
2BayberryLane
RobinaQLD4226
Phone:0756686000
RobinaMedicalCentre&DentalCare
1CampusCrescent
RobinaQLD4226
Phone:0756382100
RobinaPhysio
1/43CommerceDrive
RobinaQLD4226
Phone:0755787233
IntegraDentalGoldCoast Shop4/76
RobinaTownCentreDrive
RobinaQLD4226
Phone:0756619024
Tournament First Aid
Places of Worship
Burleigh Heads Catholic Parish
3 Sunlight Drive
Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Anglican Church Robina
186 Robina Town Centre Drive
Robina QLD 4226
Newlife Church
4 Greenwich Court
Robina QLD 4226
Southport Masjid
116 Ridgeway Ave
Southport QLD 4215
Club Robina will have an appointed trained first aid officer present for each day of practice and competition.
First Aid will be located in clearly marked area. If any players or coaches are not feeling well please don’t hesitate to contact the First Aid officers.
KeyContacts
World Bowls CEO
Neil Dalrymple
Mobile: +61 439 350 884
Email: ceo@worldbowls.com
World Bowls Communications
Irene Attard
Mobile: +61 414 015 622
Email: marketing@worldbowls.com
Transport Information
Club Robina
Phone: (07) 5593 1011
Email: info@clubrobina.com.au
Chief Umpire - Russell Frewin
Mobile: 0430 855 457
Email: russellfrewin@gmail.com
Countries are responsible for their own transport from the time they arrive on the Gold Coast through to your departure.
Please see below a list of some transport options
Airport Hire Car Option
Avis: www.avis.com.au
Budget: www.budget.com.au
Hertz: www.hertz.com.au
Europcar: www.europar.com.au
13Cabs Taxi Service
13Cabs are the main taxi service on the Gold Coast.
For those needing transport
please contact 13Cabs on 13 22 27
Accessible Hire Car Options
Wheelies Van Rentals
Ph: 1300 352 742
Email: sales@wheeliesvanrentals.com.au
Address: 10 Demand Avenue, Arundel
QLD 4214
Website: Wheelies van rentals
Wheelchair Car Hire
Ph: 0447 601 060
Address: 38c Lawrence Drive, Nerang QLD 4211
Website: Our Vehicles - Wheelchair
Car Hire Gold Coast
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