National Ranking Events

• Introduction
• National Player Rankings Event Calendar
• Register your Event
• National Ranking Event Tiers
• How to Create a National Rankings Event on BowlsLink

Introduction #

Bowls Australia’s (BA) national player ranking system is underpinned by fairness, equity and a strong emphasis on major event results with a weighted points system.

The rankings period stretches from July 1 until the conclusion of the Australian Open annually and is a broad ranking system, with an enhanced points system giving more weight to higher finishing performances at major tournaments staged around Australia.

Should you have any questions about the rankings or to register your club’s event, please contact rankings@bowls.com.au or admin@bowls.com.au

National Player Rankings Event Calendar #

Looking to compete in a National Player Rankings Event to generate points in the ranking system?

We’ve compiled a list of all upcoming events into an easy-to-view National Player Rankings Event Calendar.

• National Player Rankings Event Calendar

Register your Event #

Clubs can register their interest to have their events considered for approval of the player ranking system. A non-refundable registration fee of $68 is payable at the time of registration. Each event approved will receive promotion of that event through the BA website.

• National Rankings Event Application

All approved events must meet the following criteria:

• All competitions must be run through Bowls Australia’s competition platform in BowlsLink;
• All events must either be open, masters or have qualifying events (no invitation-only events will be approved);
• Minimum total prize money of $12,000 per discipline for a tier 3 event;
• Must have a minimum total prize money of $3,000 per discipline for a tier 4 event
• All registered Rankings Events must comply with the National Merchandise Policy and include the policy as a Condition of Play.

From January 1, 2025 for any events to be approved for rankings, it will be mandated you must run your competition through Bowls Australia’s competition platform in BowlsLink. We encourage clubs to start using BowlsLink now and to reach out to our BowlsLink team to gain assistance with setting up your event for the first time. The BowlsLink team can be contacted via bowlslink@bowls.com.au.

National Ranking Event Tiers #

Tier 1 – Australian Open

Tier 2 – Australian Indoor and Australian Champion of Champions

Tier 3 – State Championships, State Champion of Champions and approved club events $12,000 and over.

Tier 4 – Approved club events $11,999 – $3,000

How to Create a National Rankings Event on BowlsLink #

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