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Australian Open now taking login Entries
Entries are now open for the world’s greatest bowls festival! After a record breaking edition in 2023, the Australian Open will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, running from June 18-21. This ye...
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BowlsLink Displays – What they are and how your Club can benefit
Introduction Benefits of BowlsLink Displays Ready to connect? Here’s how! Video Demonstrations Introduction BowlsLink introduces Displays – an easy way to bring live scores, results and competition in...
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BowlsLink Release v1.31 April 2024
The latest update for BowlsLink v1.31 was performed on Monday 2nd April with twenty new features, improvements, or fixes. Of note is the ability for Competition Administrators to add rink allocations…
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BowlsLink Release v1.32 August 2024
The latest BowlsLink update is now available for club administrator, released on Monday August 5th, 2024. This release contains several improvements and upgrades to BowlsLink. The BowlsLink codebase h...
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BowlsLink Release v1.33 Dec 2024
The latest BowlsLink update is now available for Club Administrators. This release contains several improvements and upgrades to BowlsLink with 38 changes occurring from minor fixes to some more signi...
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BowlsLink Release v1.34 March 2025
The latest updates for BowlsLink are now available. Some key items include Opt in Member Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fields Sets Play display format update Live Scoring display for Pennants (Sides...
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BowlsLink Release v1.35 June 2025
The latest updates for BowlsLink are now available. Some key items include Improved Search function for Transfers Live Scoring display now has Live Scores as first listing with completed matches moved...
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BowlsLink Release v1.37 December 2025
The latest updates for BowlsLink are now available. This release contains several important changes to the BowlsLink system, most notably the introduction of a new module called Participation and with...
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BowlsLink Release v1.38 March 2026
The latest updates for BowlsLink are now available. This release contains several important changes to the BowlsLink system, most notably the introduction of changes to membership data with the remova...
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BowlsLink release v1.38.5 June 2026
The latest updates for BowlsLink are now available. This release contains several important changes to the BowlsLink system, most notably the introduction of Linked Accounts which will assist parents…
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BowlsLink Release v1.39 August 2026
The latest updates for BowlsLink are now available. This release contains several important changes to the BowlsLink system, most notably some changes to the competition area which include the option…
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Club Website examples
In the video below BowlsLink Manager Aaron Delaporte takes a quick look at some BowlsLink club websites and points some nice ways to use the available features. For any further queries on BowlsLink We...
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Club Websites – Managing Website Menus
If your Club has a Bowls Australia managed website, creating a simple and easy to follow menu layout is key for those viewing the website, members and administrators alike. This article will provide y...
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Entering a Competition
This guide offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to entering competitions on BowlsLink, ensuring users navigate the process smoothly. By following these instructions, bowlers can efficiently...
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How to create a Club Competition
BowlsLink provides clubs the opportunity to run their Club Championships and other competitions online. This provides several benefits to clubs most notably it will improve the admin process for runni...
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How to create a Program in BowlsLink
Video guide Creating a competition Creating a Participation Type Creating a Signup Promotion of your Program Other Helpful guides A program is a participation event in a modified format of bowls (i.e....
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How to create a Signup
What is a Signup? Participant Signup Membership Signup Video Guide Checklist before creating your Signup Creating a Signup Step-by-step guide What is a Signup? Signups will allow ‘non-traditional’ par...
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How to create an Event in BowlsLink
What is an event in BowlsLink? Events in BowlsLink allows a club to take bookings or registrations for any off-the-green activities. It is online and easy to set up. It will reduce paper to almost pa...
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How to Find and Register for Competitions via BowlsLink App
A key development of the new BowlsLink App is the ability for members to register and pay for competitions via a mobile device. This much requested development will simplify entry and give greater acc...
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How to Login to BowlsLink and Reset Password
Reset Password: Video Demonstration Step-by-step guide Transcript Login to BowlsLink: Transcript Reset Password: Video Demonstration This video will cover how to reset your BowlsLink password. ▶ Watch...
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How to make members Financial
This guide provides a straightforward process for Club Administrators to efficiently add full memberships in BowlsLink. It outlines step-by-step instructions that make managing member memberships simp...
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How to Manage Club Website Homepage
A Club’s website Homepage is the first impression many members will face and having a clear, welcoming and user friendly site is key in hopes of attracting and retaining prospective members. This guid...
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Linked Accounts – What are they, why do they exist and how to request
In June 2026, BowlsLink introduced Linked Accounts to support members who cannot provide mandatory contact details, such as a mobile number or email address, for a legitimate reason. This release also...
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Live Scoring App
Pre-Competition Checklist Video Demonstration Step-by-step Guide iOS Compatible Devices How to Check iOS Devices Compatible Android Devices How to Check Android Device version Pre-Competition Checklis...
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Member Transfers
Intro to member transfers Initiating a transfer Approving a transfer Member joining as a secondary club member Transferring an Archived or Returning Member Transferring an Returning (Archived) Member…
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Membership Webinar
This training webinar is targeted at new secretaries, it steps through how to use the database system in BowlsLink.
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Navigating the BowlsLink App
In October 2025, the BowlsLink App, formerly BowlsNow, evolved into its new, member-centric user platform with advancements in member functionality, competition registration, digital cards for members...
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Side Manager Training Webinar
This training webinar is perfect if you’ve just been appointed Side Manager at your Club. The webinar covers responsibilities, Conditions of Play and a short BowlsLink demo of the result process.
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Updates for BowlsLink v1.30 Nov 2023
The next round of BowlsLink improvements are coming soon, with plenty of new and updated features for users. Bowls Australia BowlsLink Manager Aaron Delaporte confirmed the next round of BowlsLink imp...
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User Manual – Email Campaigns
The email campaigns section is used to communicate with your club members. It makes it easier to communicate with members or segments of members and to send regular email messages and updates. BowlsLi...
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User Manual – Participation (Types and Signups)
In December 2025, BowlsLink released an update (v1.37) which introduced a new and innovative module, Participation. This new module is aimed at giving clubs a digital tool which allows them to more ea...