Contributed by Brett Gillis
The 2026 Bowlers Paradise Hinterland Local League was launched on Saturday 31st January with Team 1 playing at home versus Nambour Heights Orange and Team 2 playing away against Nambour Heights Gold.
Team 1 had a draw, a win and 2 losses. Team 2 had a draw, a loss and 2 wins.
It was terrific to play like minded bowlers who enjoy the sportsmanship and camaraderie ahead of playing for a win at all costs.
So good to see our newer members enjoying the format and giving it their best.
January has been a record month for attendance with 48 bowlers at our Monthly Triples competition, 50 at Tuesday Jackpot Pairs, 113 at Wednesday Twilight Bowls and 158 at Friday Scroungers.
That’s 369 bowlers in total beating the previous record of 320 set in October 2021.
We also had 55 bowlers attend Skills Sessions, 22 at Hinterland Local League and 36 barefoot bowlers at private events.
That brings the total players to 482 beating the previous record of 424 set in October 2024.
Maleny Bowls Club is hosting a 92.7 Mix FM “Give Me 5” appeal event on Saturday 18th April 2026 so mark it in your diary.
We are forming an event committee to help organise entertainment, face painting, barbeque and barefoot bowls.
There will also be a monster raffle with all proceeds from the event going to Wishlist, our local hospital charity.
We will be seeking donations from local business and families who would like to contribute to this worthy cause.
So keep an eye out for promotional material in the coming weeks and get your teams of 4 together or come on your own, we would love to see you there.