AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge

Register your club now (download pdf)
Every club in Australia is invited to participate in the nation’s biggest mixed pairs competition

The 2011 AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge
Now in its sixth year, the AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge has been created specifically for the club bowler and gives all bowlers throughout Australia the opportunity to participate in a high profile bowls event whilst competing on their own club greens.

The AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge is about participation and enjoying the sport of lawn bowls.  All bowlers have the opportunity to enter the event at club level and then progress to regional, state and national finals to play alongside Australia’s elite bowlers during the 2011 Australian Open.

Register your club now to be part of this national club based event.

Club competition
Clubs are invited to conduct a club based first round of the AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge.

Clubs must first register with the event office by completing and returning the accompanying club application form.

Why not brand your regular mixed pairs event as the AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge.

Clubs must register a minimum of four pairs to constitute a bona fide competition and to qualify a winning pair for the regional finals.

Upon registration an event operational kit will be forwarded to each participating club.  This will contain:

• Promotional posters – to help promote the event to your members and guests
• Player entry sheets – place it on your members notice board to enable players to enter the event.
• Result sheet – to be completed when your club has finished its competition

Format
The AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge will be staged as a mixed pairs event. 
Bowlers must be members of a club affiliated with the relevant state or territory associations, Bowls Australia, or any other national body which is a member of World Bowls.

Pairs must be members of the same club.

At club level, the competition format will be determined by individual participating clubs.  At the regional, state and national finals the format will be played as sets play, three bowl pairs.

Event timelines and details

Club competitions
Your club competition can be held on any date convenient to your club and members up until individual state finishing dates (check your state or territory's website). When considering the scheduling of the event aim to maximize entries or to coincide with a scheduled mixed pairs competition.

Regional finals
Club winners will be invited to participate in regional finals (where required) at venues to be confirmed. Dates will vary within each state and territory so please refer to your specific state or territory website for exact details.

State final
Regional final winners will be invited to compete in their respective state final.
Dates will vary within each state or territory so please refer to your specific state or territory website for exact details. 

National final
State and territory winners will be invited to participate in the national final to be held as part of the Australian Open scheduled for February 2011.

All state and territory winners will receive a flight and accommodation package to the national final.

Prize pool 
(all dollar amounts in Australian dollars)

Club level
All club winners will each receive a special limited edition champions medallion and an invitation to compete at a regional final.

Regional finals
Regional final winners will be invited to compete at their respective state final. There is no prizemoney at regional final level.

State and territory finals
The winning pair from each state and territory will receive a flight and accommodation package to attend the national final and compete for prizes and trophies valued at $10,000.

The second placed pair at each state and territory final will receive prize money of $200 per pair.

The third placed pair at each state and territory final will receive prize money of $100 per pair.

National final
The national final winning pair will receive trophies, prizes and a winners cheque for $2,500.

The second place pair will receive trophies, prizes and a runners-up cheque for $1,250.

The remaining six pairs will share in a consolation prize pool of $2,250.

Entry fees
The entry fee established for the AER Foundation Mixed Pairs Challenge is $10 per pair. All entry fees will be donated to the AER Foundation Fund to assist the AER Foundation in its education programs into alcohol related community issues. Please view the work of the AER Foundation by visiting their website at www.aerf.com.au

Administration
Focal Promotions Pty Ltd has been appointed to work alongside Bowls Australia and each state and territory office to assist with the management and administration of the event.

How to register your club
Download the pdf club application form and mail or fax it to the event office at:

Event office 
AER FOUNDATION MIXED PAIRS CHALLENGE 
C/- Focal Promotions
PO Box 6
Sandringham  VIC  3191

Fax (03) 9585 8332
Ph (03) 9585 8330
Email chantelle@focalpromotions.com.au