2022 Commonwealth Games: All the info you need to know
The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games are set to commence on Friday afternoon Australian time, with our Australian Jackaroos primed to take it up against the best in the Commonwealth.
Here are some key details to keep in mind ahead of the Games.
When do the Games start? How long do they run for?
The 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony takes place on Thursday night (Birmingham time), which is from 4.45am AEST on Friday morning, with bowls play commencing on Friday, July 29, which will be from 5.30pm AEST on Friday night. Bowls action will run every day until the final matches are completed on August 6.
The bowls will be played at Leamington Spa, about 45-50 minutes from Birmingham.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Australia?
Birmingham’s British Summer Time (BST) is currently nine hours behind AEST, and seven hours behind AWST. Play starts each day from 8.30am local time, and wraps up around 8pm, so make the relevant time adjustments wherever you’re based!
Who features in the Aussie side?
Men’s team: Aaron Wilson (singles & pairs), Corey Wedlock (pairs & fours), Barrie Lester, Carl Healey & Ben Twist (triples & fours)
Women’s team: Ellen Ryan (singles & pairs), Kristina Krstic (pairs & fours), Lynsey Clarke, Natasha Van Eldik & Rebecca Van Asch (triples & fours)
Para: Damien Delgado, Chris Flavel (para men’s pairs), Cheryl Lindfield, Serena Bonnell (para women’s pairs), Helen Boardman, Peter Doherty (director) Jake Fehlberg & Matthew Northcott (director) (para mixed pairs)
What do Australia’s draws look like?
Sectional Draw for the Women’s Singles
Section D – Canada, Australia, Kenya, Guernsey
Sectional Draw for the Men’s Singles
Section A – Australia, South Africa, Guernsey, Kenya, Cook Islands
Sectional Draw for the Women’s Pairs
Section D – Canada, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Wales
Sectional Draw for the Men’s Pairs
Section D – South Africa, Australia, Guernsey, Fiji
Sectional Draw for the Women’s Triples
Section A – Australia, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Falkland Islands, Singapore
Sectional Draw for the Men’s Triples
Section B – Australia, Jersey, Cook Islands, Niue
Sectional Draw for the Women’s Fours
Section A – Australia, Scotland, Fiji, Botswana
Sectional Draw for the Men’s Fours
Section B – Australia, Northern Ireland, Canada, Niue
Sectional Draw for the Para Mixed Pairs (B2-B3)
Round Robin – Australia, South Africa, Wales, Scotland, New Zealand, England
Sectional Draw for the Para Men’s Pairs (B6-B8)
Round Robin – South Africa, England, New Zealand, Scotland, Wales, Australia
Sectional Draw for the Para Women’s Pairs (B6-B8)
Round Robin – Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Scotland
What times are the Jackaroos playing?
View a full schedule of times and opponents via the official Birmingham 2022 website here.
How do we watch the bowls?
The Seven Network will once again act as the official broadcaster of the Commonwealth Games. Tune into the screens of Seven, including keeping an eye on 7Plus via the link here.
How can we keep up-to-date with the Jackaroos?
If you aren’t able to watch or matches aren’t available, keep an eye on birmingham2022.com, as well as all of the Bowls Australia social media channels as we bring you coverage from Birmingham for the next two weeks. Score updates, interviews and much more will be available.
What’s the format?
Singles: Four bowls each, first to 21 wins
Pairs: Three bowls, 18 ends
Triples: Two bowls, 18 ends
Fours: Two bowls, 15 ends
Para pairs events: Three bowls, 15 ends
A limit of 2 hours 15 minutes applies to all sectional matches for all disciplines. Time limits will not apply to knockout finals matches.
What’s up for grabs?
11 bowls gold medals are on the line at this Commonwealth Games, with the Aussies looking to take home a first gold in the UK.
How’s the weather looking?
The forecast is quite consistent for Leamington Spa, with top temperatures of 23-25 predicted, and possible showers throughout the event.
