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Meet Neville Robinson

Since joining Sturt Bowling Club two years ago, many members have come to know some of the headline aspects of Neville Robinson's story. At 87, he was possibly one of the oldest members in decades to [...]

Winter Bowls Results, Saturday 27 June 2026

Having not played Saturday Winter Bowls for the proceeding 4 weeks and indeed missing 6 of the last 7, the sun shone on Sturt Bowling Club as 52 players presented. This included 16 bowlers from other [...]

Winter Bowls photography, Saturday 27 June 2026

After two weeks of heavy rain, Saturday, 27 June 2026 provided a welcome return to fine weather on a Saturday, and Winter Bowls participants made the most of it. Toby Carter brought his usual [...]

The warmth of Winter Bowls

The organisers of Winter Bowls at Sturt Bowling Club achieve far more than simply running a weekly social competition. Week after week, they create something rather special: an atmosphere where [...]

Wednesday Winter Bowls Results, 24 June 2026

Winter Bowls resumed in beautiful sunny conditions after many days that had been stolen due to excessive but much needed rain. 58 bowlers presented @ SBC, an acknowledgement that one of our favourite [...]

Winter Bowls photography, Wednesday 24 June 2026

After two weeks of rain, bowlers were delighted to be back on the green, and Winter Bowls on Wednesday 24 June 2026 certainly didn't disappoint. Deano Pye ditched his steel arm and, with it, [...]

Birthday Boy, Steve van der Veen, 24 June 2026

Steve van der Veen is one of those larger-than-life characters who contributes to the club's colour and character. Bon vivant, raconteur, provocateur and lovable rascal, he's also one of our finest [...]

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. [...]