Wenty Bowling Club Chases State Glory in Wagga Wagga

This weekend, Wenty Leagues Bowling Club is heading west to Wagga Wagga, chasing a dream that’s been years in the making.

For the fourth consecutive year, our Grade 4 Pennant team has secured its place among the top 16 clubs in New South Wales. Now, the goal is clear: to go all the way and bring home the elusive State Flag.

In the world of lawn bowls, there’s no bigger stage than the NSW State Pennant Finals—the premier event on the calendar. From Grades 1 through 7, the best clubs from across the state come together to compete for bowling supremacy. Wenty Leagues has built a reputation as one of the most consistent and competitive forces in the game.

Over the past decade, the club has claimed more than a dozen Zone and Regional flags. Despite reaching the State Semifinals multiple times, the ultimate prize still awaits. This weekend, the team is focused on one mission: bringing the flag home to Wenty.

The Road to Wagga

The team has battled through a challenging Home and Away season, facing off against seven strong clubs in the Metro North-West area. In May, they rose to the challenge, powering through both the semi-final and final to claim the Metro North-West title.

Now, the team is preparing for three sectional games in Wagga Wagga. Twelve players, split into three rinks of four, will each play 21 ends. Every bowl will count toward a combined score that determines which teams advance.

Meet the Leaders

Leading the charge is Cameron Curtis, Wenty Leagues Bowls Coordinator, former Australian coach, and Commonwealth Games gold medallist. With his unmatched experience and composure under pressure, Cameron is the perfect guide for this talented squad.

Supporting the team are some of the club’s most respected leaders:

  • Ian McCann, President of Wenty Leagues

  • David Mumford, Board Member and long-time bowls supporter

  • Steve Baldwin, President of Wenty Bowling Club, attending his seventh State Pennant playoff in ten years

Steve Baldwin is also part of the 12-man playing group and is as determined as ever to lift the State Flag—both as a leader and a player.

The Format & The Fight

The competition format is intense: four sections of four clubs, with three games played over two days. Only the top two from each section progress to the knockout stages:

  • Quarterfinals – Saturday afternoon

  • Semifinals and Grand Final – Sunday

It’s win or go home. If all goes well and the team plays to its potential, they’ll return to Wenty late Sunday night—with a trophy in hand.

Final Word

To our Grade 4 Pennant team: you’ve already made us proud. Now go out there, embrace the competition, and leave it all on the green. Bowls is about sportsmanship, camaraderie, and heart—and we know you’ll represent all three with pride.

Good luck, Wenty—let’s bring it home.