Bowls NSW Partners with Skin Check Champions to Promote Sun Safety
Bowls NSW is excited to announce a new partnership with Skin Check Champions, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness and improving access to life-saving skin cancer detection services, particularly for communities most at risk.
Since 2010, Skin Check Champions founder and CEO Scott Maggs (aka Jimmy Niggles Esq) has been at the forefront of skin health awareness, educating millions of Aussies and aiming to increase the number of skin checks and help halve the number of people who die from melanoma. Read more about the Skin Check Champions story here.
With over 44,000 bowling members who love spending time on the greens, we know how important sun safety is. As the first sporting organisation to officially join Skin Check Champions as a “Skin Check Champion,” Bowls NSW is taking a proactive step in promoting skin health. As part of this initiative, Skin Check Champions will provide free, educational, full-body skin checks at the upcoming Bowls NSW State Championships in Ballina which takes place from 25 March to 9 April. This collaboration highlights the importance of early detection while driving a nationwide effort to protect high-risk communities.
Speaking about the partnership, Bowls NSW CEO Tim Rowe said:
“As an outdoor sport, with some of our formats lasting four or more hours, this partnership is a game changer. We are excited to be rolling out free skin checks for all of our participants attending the State Championships in Ballina in just a few weeks. The work that Skin Check Champions is doing is truly inspiring, making a real impact in raising awareness and ensuring early detection for those most at risk. By partnering with them, we are taking meaningful steps to protect our players and promote better sun safety habits within the bowls community.”
Join The Great Australian Skin Cancer Survey or Make a Donation
Members are encouraged to participate in The Great Australian Skin Cancer Survey, an initiative that provides valuable insights into personal skin health. The survey connects participants with resources such as local GPs, skin clinics, or dermatologists. By taking part, you’ll not only gain useful knowledge about your own health but also contribute to improving healthcare models to combat skin cancer—Australia’s national cancer. Click here complete the survey.
In addition to participating in the survey, supporters can also contribute by making a donation to Skin Check Champions. By contributing to their important work, you’re helping to improve awareness and access to early detection services for communities most at risk. Make a donation here.
“National Skin Check Day 2025 isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a call to action,” said Scott Maggs of Skin Check Champions. “Our partnership with Bowls NSW and our free skin checks at the Bowls NSW State Championships in Ballina demonstrate that early detection truly makes a difference. We encourage every Australian to sign up, donate, and take charge of their skin health.“
Get Checked at the Championships
For those attending the 2025 Bowls NSW State Championships in Ballina, Skin Check Champions will have their innovative ‘silver bullet’ mobile clinic on-site for during the event. This state-of-the-art clinic offers free skin checks powered by world-class technology and expertise. It’s the perfect opportunity to get yourself checked while enjoying the sport you love. We encourage all bowlers, friends and family to get involved in these initiatives and take care of their skin health. Together, let’s champion awareness, early detection, and proactive care in the fight against skin cancer.
Representatives from Bowls NSW including the CEO Tim Rowe and President Dilys Kindleysides and Skin Check Champions Founder and CEO Scott John Maggs and Health Technologist Dan Hamilton gathered at Clovelly Bowling Club last week to officially launch the partnership. Joining them on the day, was Clovelly Bowling Club President Steve Sampson along with two members bowling members John Barrett (Clovelly Bowling Club) and Jan Gale (Northmead Bowling Club) and Judi Staple (volunteer at Chris O’Brien’s Lifehouse) who shared their stories of how skin cancer has impacted their lives and the importance of getting checked.
