The Sunshine Coast District Men's Bowls Association Inc (S.C.D.M.B.A.) was previously known as the Maroochy District Bowls Association.
In the year 1963 it was decided that this District be split to cater for the coastal clubs of Buderim, Caloundra, Caloundra West, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore Beach, Maroochydore Swan ,Noosa Heads and Tewantin Noosa to be known as the Sunshine Coast District Men's Bowls Association and the hinterland clubs of
Palmwoods, Nambour, Woombye, Maleny, Mapleton, Nambour Heights, Yandina and Montville to be known by the current name (at that time)of Maroochy District Bowls Association which was late changed to the Nambour District Bowls Association.
In the Year 2004 as a result of a State district boundary review the Nambour District was amalgamated with the S.C.D.M.B.A.
The District is made up of 23 affiliated clubs consisting of Buderim, Caloundra, Caloundra R.S.L.,Coolum Beach, Cooroy, Headland, Kawana ,Maleny, Mapleton, Maroochydore Beach, Maroochy Swan,Mooloolaba, Mooloolah Valley, Nambour, Nambour Heights, Noosa Heads, Pacific Paradise, Palmwoods, Pelican Waters, Peregian Beach, Tewantin-Noosa, Woombye, Yandina with a total membership in excess of 3600.
The current Executive consists of:
President: Ian Aldred
Senior Vice President: Jack Ingham
Junior Vice President: Derek Wotton
Secretary: Nev.Linde
Treasurer: John Clarke
The Patron is Syd Lingard M.B.E. who is also a Life Member of the SCDMBA and R.Q.B.A. and R.Q.B.A. and S.C.D.M.B.A Past President. Syd has now reached the grand age of 96.
A list of affiliated clubs and addresses etc is listed on this website
The District conducts all the usual District competitions as well as a very successful Winter Bowls Carnival which in the year 2008 conducted its 46th Carnival. The participants in this Carnival come from all of the Australian States as well as New Zealand. Overall approximately 1300 entries are received. Prize money of $35000 is currently involved for the five events .Prize money and events are reviewed each year and with the Council amalgamation of the present three Councils of Caloundra City, Maroochy and Noosa Shires (to be known as the Sunshine Coast Regional Council) a in-depth review will be undertaken to upgrade the Carnival to meet the requirements of this amalgamation. Currently the coastal Clubs of Caloundra City, Maroochy Swan and Mooloolaba run carnivals in conjunction with the District Winter Bowls Carnival.
A list of affiliated clubs and addresses etc is listed on this website as well as other unseful information including entry form for the various carnivals.
ABN 98 311 328 452
Website: scdmba.com.au