Welcome to Bowls Link Support

BowlsLink Support provides a range of support materials to compliment those using BowlsLink. The support platform has been designed so that users can access state based specific information or search under a range of categories which include but are not limited to:

BowlsLink is a purpose-built National technology platform for the sport of Lawn Bowls. It was designed by the sport of Bowls for all levels of administration with the ability to continually evolve so that it meets with any changes to the sport and technology into the future.

BowlsLink is designed to assist clubs and the various administration levels with management, communication, and promotion of our game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact my State/Territory Authority (STA)?

Each State/Territory Authority can be contacted by Email or Phone, with each STA also having a Club Support Manager (CSM). Bowls Australia has 11 Club Support Managers (CSMs) working in conjunction with state and territory associations and clubs across the country – their contacts can be found HERE

Why is my screen blank and not showing information?

White/Black Screen/No data showing – Refresh

If the data on the page you are trying to view is not appearing or receiving an error message. Best for you to refresh your screen.
Windows – Control + F5 or Control + r
Mac – Command + R
Also depending on which internet browser you are using, you can use the reload button, but this will not always work.

If the refresh does not work, we recommend clearing your browser history and cache, More instructions available – https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop

How do I Reset my Password?

To reset your password go to BowlsLink login and select ‘Forgotten Password – Reset’
If you are logging in via National ID Number or Mobile Number or not receiving the validation code via email. Contact your State/Territory Authority.

Here is a link to BowlsLink Support on How to Reset Password and Login via BowlsLink.

How do I Enter a Competition

Competitions can be registered via our membership and events platform, BowlsLink

If you cannot find the event via BowlsLink, please contact your State/Territory Authority

Here is a link to BowlsLink Support on How to Enter a Competition Event via BowlsLink.

How do I pay for an Unsecured Entry?

An Unsecured Entry occurs when a person making a competition entry has completed all the required steps but then does not finalise a payment. The entry appears as Unsecured for the entrant and as Tentative for the competition administrator.

The common reasons this may occur are:

  • Internet outage or computer shutdown at payment stage.
  • Payment failed – card out of date, insufficient funds or payment gateway issue in processing.
  • Entrant did not realise payment was required with entry and had no card available.

Here is a link to BowlsLink Support on How to Make Payment for an Unsecured Entry via BowlsLink.

How do I Transfer Members from Club to Club?

As a Club Administrator, you have the ability to either Invite or Invite and Transfer members to your Club – Inviting a member will nominate your club as their Secondary Club. Inviting and Transferring will nominate your Club as the members Primary Club.

Here is a link to BowlsLink Support on How to Invite and Invite and Transfer Members via BowlsLink.

How do I Add Financial Members to my Club?

As a Club Administrator, adding members to BowlsLink and having them financially recorded ensures accuracy and clarity of membership records and information such as contact details, gender, membership and participation type, age demographics, etc… which allows reports to be generated, and these can be used to report to bodies such as government or sponsors for grants or financial opportunities

Here is a link to BowlsLink Support on How to Make Members Financial via BowlsLink

How can our Club take payments through BowlsLink?

In order to receive the payments from Bowls Australia, a BowlsLink Payment Gateway Agreement will need to be filled out and supplied back to Bowls Australia, acknowledging the Terms & Conditions.

Note: Once the form has been submitted you will be able to take Payments via BowlsLink

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