{"id":109644,"date":"2025-09-19T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=109644"},"modified":"2025-09-18T11:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T01:23:27","slug":"bowls-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/bowls-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowls away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Ocean Grove Bowls Club has celebrated its $6 million major redevelopment in fine fashion, with hundreds coming through the doors to check out the town&#8217;s newest sporting ace.<\/p>\n<p>More than 1,200 people rolled through the doors on Sunday for the club&#8217;s family day, while an additional 300 turned out for the inaugural Ocean Grove Bowls Club gala evening.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109656\" style=\"width: 403px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109656\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/IMG_2450_30674-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/IMG_2450_30674-1-rotated.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/IMG_2450_30674-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/IMG_2450_30674-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/IMG_2450_30674-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ocean Grove Bowls Club former chairman John Gibcus, current chief executive officer Nathan O&#8217;Neill and chairperson Adele Ryan. Photo: NATHAN RIVALLAND<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The four-day celebration for the club&#8217;s 16-rink undercover sporting dome also included an official ribbon cutting, first bowls, a blockbuster exhibition match between Ocean Grove All Stars and Geelong Bowls Region All Stars, a club executive event, public barefoot bowls and a unique pairs competition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/OGBC_FAMILYDAY_HIRES_91580.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The family fun-day was a certain highlight on the celebrations calendar. Photo: PETER FOSTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ocean Grove Bowls Club chief executive officer Nathan O&#8217;Neill said excitement had peaked after what was a thrilling weekend.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We could not have done it any better than we did&#8230; It was just unbelievable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The purpose of the four days was attracting new markets to the Ocean Grove Bowls Club and showcasing all it has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The new dome is an investment in our community for generations to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/OGBC_GALA_HIRES_0068_91545.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gala evening was attended by more than 300 people. Photo: PETER FOSTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ocean Grove Bowls Club general manager of partnerships and programs Matt Flapper said the celebrations were the perfect chance to showcase bowls&#8217; broad appeal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This facility allows us to dream bigger than ever before.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109657\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109657\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109657\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/RibbonCuttingCeremon_91560_tn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/RibbonCuttingCeremon_91560_tn.png 656w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/RibbonCuttingCeremon_91560_tn-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ribbon cutting marked an exciting new chapter for the Ocean Grove Bowls Club. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From hosting day-to-day bowls activities, including those wanting to enjoy barefoot bowls for the very first time to luring major events at all levels.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/OGBC_FAMILYDAY_HIRES_83230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children had the chance to roll a few bowls on the new lawn. Photo: PETER FOSTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We now have the infrastructure to welcome the world to Ocean Grove. 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