Women’s Selection Committee 2020-21

Pennants at Sorrento Bowling Club

Pennant Bowls is the largest graded inter-club competition held in Western Australia, with over 12,000 participants across the State. Generally held in the warmer months, from October to April, the first Pennant Bowls competition in WA was held in 1899. Club members play in a team uniform like One Day or 20/20 cricket. The highest grade in the metropolitan area is the Premier Division, with further grades from 1st to 6th division, depending on the competition.

Sorrento is one of the largest and most vibrant Pennant Clubs, fielding teams ranging from Premier Division through to 6th Divisions in both the women’s competition (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and men’s competition (Thursdays and Saturdays).

Sorrento Bowling Club Selection Policy 2020/21 – view

Bowls Review

The 2020/21 bowling season saw Sorrento hold its position as WA’s largest bowling club in terms of the pennant sides fielded. The year was also very successful with Sorrento gaining three promotions and no Saturday demotions, and on top of this members of the club winning six State titles.

But as they say, “the job is never done”. Mindful of this, the Club is undertaking a broad ranging review of its bowls operations to ensure that the Club maximises its potential, develops its players and ensures that our future bowls seasons are both productive, engaging, sustainable and enjoyable.

Under the stewardship of Trevor Orton, the Vice President (Sport and Participation), a small group of first division men players met with a professional facilitator recently to develop a framework for taking this important review forward. While this review focused on the top men’s divisions, there are many review outcomes that are likely to have application to our women and to our lower division bowlers.

We take this opportunity to thank all our bowlers for their wonderful efforts over the past season and to invite your participation as this review progresses. If you are interested in taking part in this review, regardless of whether you are a male or female bowler, and irrespective of the division you bowl in.

Trevor would very much appreciate you getting in touch with him.

About Pennants

Men’s Information

2021/22 Men’s Pennant Season

Selection Committee:

TBA

Saturday Pennants:

Pennant Season Commences: Round 1 TBA

Midweek Pennants:

Pennant Season Commences Round 1 TBA

Men’s Pennant Goals

Our “GOALS” this year are to maintain the positions of our well-placed teams and improve the position of our not so well-placed teams.

Sorrento Bowling Club Fixture Booklet 2020-21 view

Click to view WA Bowls FAQ:

Women’s Information

2021/22 Women’s Pennant Season

Selection Committee:

TBA

Saturday Pennants:

Pennant Season Commences: Round 1 TBA

Tuesday Pennants:

Pennant Season Commence:s Round 1 TBA

Women Pennant Players:

Pennant Training TBA

Women’s Pennant Goals

Our “GOALS” for this season 2020-2021 will be to hold Premier and 1 White and promote Division 2 and Division 3.

Sorrento Bowling Club Fixture Booklet 2020-21 view

Men’s Teams

Women’s Teams

Pennants Structure

Pennants Fixtures & Results

Selection Guidelines

SELECTION POLICY

Goal

We will aim to select the best combination of teams within each division on club pennant days to bring about on-green success for the Sorrento Bowling Club.

Policy

Our aim is to select players on merit (in positions according to their ability and performance). Other factors that will be taken into account, will be a player`s:

Team spirit and positive attitude towards the Club`s success.

Willingness to play in any position and division.

Commitment to playing the whole season.

To achieve our goal the selection process will be fair and free from bias and discrimination. Selectors will adhere to the following guiding principles in decision-making:

Selectors will seek feedback from skippers, coaches, managers and players.

When major changes are made within divisions, the player/s involved will be notified of the reasons.

Players may request to meet the selectors to discuss selection issues.

Players have 48 hours to appeal the selectors` decision. The appeal should be in writing and directed to the respective Captain who will act as mediator between the player and selectors, for negotiation of a speedy resolution. Should the matter remain unresolved, the player may request it be referred to the VP Sport and Participation whose decision will be final.

Individual player`s aspirations will be respected and considered, but in the context of what is best for the Club`s success.

Support and promote practice regimes.

Compatibility and player enjoyment within teams will be an important consideration.

Players who become unavailable for selection will not automatically be reinstated to the same rink/division.

Any reports of bad behaviour during pennants (both on and off the green) that diminish the good reputation of the Sorrento Bowling Club will put ongoing selection at risk.

Immediately BEFORE and AFTER GAMES, AT THE PENNANT BOARD or IN THE BAR is NOT the RIGHT TIME or PLACE for rational, fair and confidential discussion between players and selectors to resolve issues.

Representing Sorrento Bowling Club is a privilege. We respect our team mates and our opponents and we value our good reputation in the bowling community.

Pennants’ Goals

Men’s Pennants:

Our “GOALS” this year are to maintain the positions of our well-placed teams and improve the position of our not so well-placed teams.

Women’s Pennants:

Our “GOALS” for this season 2020-2021 will be to hold Premier and 1 White and promote Division 2 and Division 3.

To print or download the Selection Policy 2020/21 click here.

Apply to Play Men’s

Men’s Application to Play Pennants 2021/2022.

Apply to play pennants

Apply to Play Women’s

Women’s Application to Play Pennants 2021/2022.

Apply to play pennants