Lane Cove AFL and Bowling Club strike up partnership

Two of Lane Coves key community clubs have struck a partnership to grow community sport and social activities in Lane Cove.

The Lane Cove AFL and Lane Cove Bowling Club will work together to see both clubs hosting club events at the Burns Bay Road Club Facilities, working closely with the local residents to create a community asset.

Lane Cove Bowling Club has a rich history and been located at the site for more than 70 years. It conducts barefoot, social and competitive bowls, and operates a licensed club. Lane Cove AFL is a highly awarded and fast-growing club delivering AFL for players from four to 18 years of age.

“The two sporting club cultures are very community focussed and complementary, by working together will be able to develop a stronger club environment, with broader community involvement which will continue to improve the site into the future,” said Bevan Piper, Chairman of Lane Cove Bowling Club.

“It takes a village to raise a child, or a junior AFL team, and the opportunity to build links between the members and generations is seen as a positive opportunity for both clubs.

“The combined membership will have diversity across all ages and by working together we can continue to see the club develop this wonderful community asset. We would love to see our youth players on the bowling green and the bowlers cheering on the teams at an afternoon AFL game. Forging connections in our community is the priority of this partnership,” he said.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed by the two clubs acknowledging the first stage of a partnership which is expected to further develop through 2023.