Bowls Queensland’s Secondary Schools Cup will be played across QLD in 2026 with winners advancing through their local school and bowls club to a District play off, District winners advance to a State Finals on Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 August 2026 at Club Pine Rivers in Brisbane.
Teams will consist of Pairs (2 girls, 2 boys, or a mixed team). Both players must attend the same recognised Secondary School unless approved. Students must not have turned 19 on or before 31 December 2026.
At least one student per team must be a non-registered player (not a member of a bowls club). An exception will be made if the non-registered team member joins a bowls club and becomes a registered member during the course of this competition.
Secondary Schools and Bowls Clubs are encouraged to align together to host an intra-school playoff to be completed by 19 June. The winner will then proceed to an interschool Bowls District Playoff to be completed by 17 July. One winning team from each Bowls District will then advance to State Finals on 19 & 20 August (travel over a certain km, accommodation & meals at the event covered for State Finals).
It is recommended for clubs/schools to organise a coaching program for the students prior to the competition, followed by the number of weeks needed to conduct the competition to gain a club/school representative team.
Bowls Australia Club Support Managers (CSMs) and Bowls QLD will be available to assist clubs and schools with coordinating their local and District play off.
CLICK HERE to express your interest in the 2026 Secondary Schools Cup and a CSM or Bowls QLD will be in contact with you.
Contact your local CSM or Bowls QLD for more info:
Tony Carter – Bowls Australia QLD CSM
0428 677 805
tcarter@bowls.com.au
Micheal Sorrensen – Bowls QLD Events & Competition Manager
0411 557 402
micheal@bowlsqld.org
2025 Secondary Schools Cup
Winners:
Jacob Hoger & Braeden Andrews
Tannum Sands State High School
Runner Up:
Claire Kirby & Mia Scurr
Millmerran State High