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Sturt bowlers live longer

We're in the statewide news yet again. Earlier this week we were extolled in State Parliament for our contribution to the community, for over 100 years. Today, we're cited in the Sunday Mail (page 8) [...]

Steve Georganas MP, supporter of Sturt Bowling Club

A new, attractively-coloured sign is now on the eastern fence at the club, next to the well-known OC-Sharon Gray banner. It features the Federal Member for Adelaide, Steve Georganas MP. President Rod [...]

Eliminating the dreaded wobble

One of the joys of watching Winter Bowls at Sturt is to note that many bowlers send their bowls off on the journey down the rink, with the bowl upright, not on a lean. Queensland bowls coach R. C. [...]

Volunteer in focus: Alan Ludlow 2016-2026, selector, Strangler, tournaments, bins, co-Bar Manager

Every successful bowls club depends on volunteers, and few at our club have contributed as much, in as many different ways, as Alan Ludlow. A tireless worker and talented all-rounder, Alan combines [...]

Alice Rolls, MP for Unley, speaking in Parliament about Sturt Bowling Club redevelopment

Here is a video of Alice Rolls, Member for Unley speaking recently in Parliament about the value of the redevelopment of the Sturt Bowling Club. Club President Rod Ettridge said: "Our club [...]

(it's not) Rocket Science

It's certainly been a wet start to Winter, with the resident ducks getting more green time than we bowlers. But during the wintry moments there have been many demonstrations of the warmth that our [...]

Peter Welsh - My Story

I have a brain aneurysm. Over the past 7 months or so I have had many appointments and worrying times. It was always on my mind. Recently I needed to choose the kind of surgery that was to occur, [...]

Thank you note from Lyn Witt

The club's culture of caring and support extends well beyond the green. Lyn Witt, along with several other club members including her husband Derrick, has recently undergone surgery. Lyn would like [...]

Narrowest of losses for Sturt Four at Australian Open - Day 4

Shane Ettridge provided this excellent report on the great performance of the Sturt Four at the Australian Open on Thursday 11 June 2026. Shane's Report on Day 4: Day 4 saw the commencement of the [...]

Winter Bowls photography, Wednesday 10 June 2026

The fine, sunny weather definitely lifted the mood of the bowlers on Wednesday 10 June 2026. The 123 photos highlight the enthusiasm, determination and enjoyment of all participants. See more photos [...]