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Everything you need to KNOW ABOUT playing in the everest of bowls
The Everest of Bowls is Australia’s largest paying singles tournament, held over five days at the Mandurah Bowling & Recreation Club. Featuring 128 elite competitors and a $100,000 prize pool, the event attracts national and international talent and delivers world‑class competition in an iconic coastal setting.
Includes:
Dates: 3–7 April 2026 (Easter Weekend)
Prize Pool: $100,000 Singles
Entrants: 128 players
Location: Mandurah, Western Australia
Format: Sectional → Post‑Sectional → Finals
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128 entrants
Live draw
Dates: 3–7 April 2026 (Easter Weekend)
Sectional Play: 3 & 5 April 2026
Post-Sectional: 6 April 2026
Finals: 6 & 7 April 2026
Drawn Fours Event: $20,000 prize pool for non-qualifiers: 6 & 7 April 2026
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Multiple entry options ensure a diverse and competitive field.
Direct Entry
Players pay the $1,000 entry fee to secure a spot.
Privately Sponsored Players International and state‑level athletes supported by private backers.
Qualifiers
Clubs host qualifying events to boost local representation.
Raffle Winners
Community raffles offer additional entry opportunities.
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The Everest of Bowls offers one of the richest prize pools in the sport.
Singles Event
Total Prize Pool: $100,000
Distributed across finalists and sectional winners (final breakdown provided in the player handbook).
Drawn Fours Event
Prize Pool: $20,000
Open to all non‑qualifiers from the singles event.
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The Mandurah Bowling & Recreation Club provides a premium playing environment and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Features:
Multiple high‑quality greens
Spectator seating and shade
Licensed bar and clubhouse
Food vendors during event days
Accessible facilities
Close proximity to Mandurah foreshore and accommodation
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Mandurah offers a range of accommodation and easy access for visiting players and spectators.
Accommodation Options:
Hotels and serviced apartments near the foreshore
Holiday parks and short‑stay rentals
Group booking recommendations available on request
Travel:
50 minutes from Perth by car or train
Ample parking at the venue
Rideshare and taxi services available
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Matches streamed on YouTube
Facebook coverage
Branded content and interviews