Family of League bowls day a great success

Bowlers from far and near descended on Bateau Bay Bowling Club recently when the club hosted a Family of League bowls day.

The charity day saw bowlers turn out in their Leagues club supporters’ jerseys and colours to play a couple of games of bowls, have lunch and participate in an auction aimed at raising much-needed funds for the cause.

Family of League exists to ensure those most in need in the rugby league community can access financial, social and emotional support.

First established as Men of League by rugby league greats Ron Coote, Jim Hall and Max Brown in 2002, Family of League is built on this same foundation of teamwork and giving back.

The independent grassroots organisation was created to offer a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on for those doing it tough within the rugby league community.

The weather gods were kind on the day with brilliant warm sunshine, although the strong wind made things interesting during the second game.

The day was well planned and co-ordinated between the Family of League staff and Bateau Bay Bowls Co-ordinator Andrew Parsons who prepared the cards and organised the teams.

Family of League’s National Manager of Fundraising, Partnership & Events Doug Keen was very happy with the organisation and the venue.

Bateau Bay Bowls President Kevin Russell, a former NRL referee himself, said it was exciting that the Stingray Dome and bowling greens were able to be utilised by members of the community for such worthwhile events and he looked forward to the club hosting more.