Defending champions Northern Gateway are three from three in Section B to kick off the 2017 Men's Region Sides Championship at Corowa Civic Bowls Club. In Section A, Geelong and Sandbelt are setting the pace with 3-0 records. The top teams in each section after their seven round-robin matches meet in Sunday's final. | Bowls Victoria

Bowls Victoria's 2018 Men's Region Sides Championship at Traralgon Bowling Club is underway, and will continue until Sunday thanks to the support of Latrobe City Council. It's two sections of eight teams - playing all within their section once. One match for all teams on Friday, then four on Saturday, two on Sunday. The two section winners meet in Sunday's final. Results of Friday's matches: Section A: Central Victoria 49 d Ovens & Murray 30 Eastern Ranges 56 d Bendigo Campaspe 23 Northern Gatew

President Dr Irfaan Ali’s push to expand sporting opportunities in every region is already changing lives in real, meaningful ways. For the first time, a special Hinterland team stepped onto the field at the Senior Intercounty Championships — a proud moment that many of these young athletes never imagined possible. #OneGuyana #SportForAll #HinterlandRising #PPPCDelivers | President Irfaan Ali

3.2K views · 51 reactions | The NSW State Bowls Championships have arrived at Cherry Street Sports, bringing 800 competitors and a welcome boost to local businesses following TC Alfred. A huge thank you to Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader for her ongoing support and advocacy. Her leadership has been key in helping secure major events like this for our region. #NSWBowls #CherryStreetSports #ProfitForPurpose #CommunityStrong | Cherry Street Sports Ballina | Facebook