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NUGGET
2026 JUNIOR GOLDEN NUGGET
SATURDAY 25TH AND SUNDAY 26TH JULY 2026
2025 Winners: Bianca Szeto and Travis Moran
On behalf of the Board of Directors and members of Club Tweed, I have very great pleasure in extending a warm welcome to all players, their families and spectators to the 2026 Junior Golden Nugget.
This event is recognised as one of the best junior tournaments in Australia and we have invited 48 talented girls and boys from all over Australia, with special guests from Hong Kong and New Zealand, to play in this prestigious event. I am sure they will give a top display of competitive and skilful bowling.
This competition is a fitting prelude to our Golden Nugget which commences on Monday the 27th of July. It is hoped the young players who play in the Junior Golden Nugget will one day earn the right to receive an invitation to play in, what we consider, is our most prestigious tournament.
Club Tweed is pleased to be able to support the up-and-coming champions of tomorrow, and with events such as this, Club Tweed is playing its part, not only in the promotion of the sport of bowls, but in giving youngsters the chance to develop their skills and go on to become champions. I recognise the support of family and carers in this event and know that all players will be keen to make their supporters proud of both their skills and attitude.
I wish each contestant good luck, and good bowling, and hope you find the experience rewarding.
I would like thank Wayne Turley and Emma Boyd for their organisation of this event as well as the volunteer markers, umpires and others that play a critical part in making the event successful.
All matches shall be played in accordance with the Crystal Mark edition of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls (including domestic regulations for Australia), with full control of all matches being in the hands of the Tournament Committee.
Bowls club attire (club uniform) to be worn both days. No sponsored jackets or shirts.
Sectional play of 24 boys and 24 girls. Sectional play of 21 up per game.
6 Sections of 4 for the girls - Play 3 matches in the section on Saturday.
6 Sections of 4 for the boys - Play 3 matches in section on Saturday.
Girl's verses girls and boy's verses boys.
Trial ends start at 8.45 am with one trial end each way of four bowls being allowed prior to the scheduled starting time. First game of the day only.
Sectional play starts at 9.00am.
Six section winners plus next best two performed overall from boys and girls to contest the quarter finals on Sunday AM.
Trial ends start at 8.45 am with one trial end each way of four bowls being allowed prior to the scheduled starting time. Quarter final starts at 9.00 am.
Semi-final to start after 1/2-hour break after Quarter final completed.
21 shots up on these games Quarter Final and Semi-final.
Losing semi-finalist to playoff for 3rd and 4th prizes on Sunday PM. 21 shots up.
Finalists to play Junior Golden Nugget final on Sunday PM - 21 shots up.
Players will not be permitted to visit the head until after the delivery of their third bowl. APP A.4
The controlling body has the power to use replacement players up to the commencement of the tournament. If a player pulls out during the event, a replacement player will be used.
RE-SPOT THE JACK
Dead ends will not be replayed; the jack will be re- spotted as per Law 56.5.3 (Re-Spot on Centre Line only)
Delaying play will be monitored as per. Appendix A.5. managers and coaches to register with umpire before the tournament begins as per Law 44.1. This year players and coaches will be monitored for excess time delays.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
This committee will be in control of all matches, players and officials and shall have the power to make, alter or add to any conditions it deems necessary, should play be interrupted by unforeseen circumstances. The decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final in all matters relating to the conduct of the Tournament including any matters arising prior to the commencement of the Tournament.
COMMENCEMENT OF PLAY
Play in all matches shall commence strictly in accordance with the times as set out in the Tournament format. Two trial ends with four bowls shall be permitted prior to the commencement of play each morning.
In the event of a player failing to fulfil or complete a match after the commencement of play through illness or any other cause, their opponent will receive a WIN and shall be credited with two points for the win and a shots margin equal to the average of net shots won in all matches played in that round in that section. Fractions shall count.
11. SECTION WINNERS
These will be decided as follows:
a. The player with the highest number of match wins.
b. Should two or more players complete the sectional play with an equal number of match wins, the player with the greatest number of shots up shall be the winner.
c. If match wins and the margin of net shots are equal, the player with the highest proportion of "shots for" divided by "shots against" shall be the winner.
SEC. 6 SEC. 5 SEC. 4 SEC. 3 SEC. 2 SEC. 1
Mia O'Reilly (VIC) Lacey Gerick (QLD) Lily Kirk (NSW) Ayla Romanin (VIC)
Wins Margins Against Rank V's Rink F
Points for a win = 2 ROUND 1
A M'gin V's Rink F A M'gin V's Rink F
Points for a Draw= 1 ROUND 2
Thomas Webb Dylan Skinner Michael Sims Joshua Corless
Kirsty De Waard Carly Griffiths Carly Griffiths Kristina Krstic
Ellen Ryan Molly Wilton Kate Matthews Louise Cronan Jessie Cottell
LIVE STREAMING ON BOWLS GOLD COAST TWEED DISTRICT FACEBOOK PAGE AND YOUTUBE
SEC. 6 SEC. 5 SEC. 4 SEC. 3 SEC. 2 SEC. 1
Jordan Sturgiss (ACT) Cooper Sutton (QLD) Jack Barclay (NSW)
Points for a win = 2 ROUND 1
A M'gin V's Rink F A M'gin V's Rink F
Points for a Draw= 1 ROUND 2
Golden Nugget MEET THE PLAYERS NIGHT
JULY 26TH | 6-8PM
In our Green One Sports Lounge $20 per person includes food and beverages.
Open Draw
Player Interviews
Come along and meet the worlds best players including Commonwealth games medallists and multi world champions.