Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV)

🚨 NEWS FLASH! 🚨

The wait is over! The official fixtures for the Australian Deaf Games 2026 Futsal Competition have now been released. 🏆⚽

Get ready for four days of exciting futsal action as teams from across Australia compete for gold on the Sunshine Coast. The competition will be held at Caloundra Indoor Stadium from 8–11 July 2026 as part of the Australian Deaf Games 2026.

📅 Check out the fixtures and start planning your support for your state teams!

🔥 Who are you backing to take home the gold?



New South Wales Deaf Sports - NSWDS
Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV)
QLD Deaf Futsal and Football Development
Deaf Sports Australia
2026 Australian Deaf Games

🏆 AUSTRALIAN OPEN DEAF/HOH SINGLES CHAMPION! 🏆

What an incredible tournament! We are thrilled to congratulate Michael Barca (right, in blue) on winning the re-introduced Deaf and Hard of Hearing Singles title at the Australian Open!🥇

A massive shoutout also goes to Andrew Turner (left, in peach), who played outstandingly well and put on a fantastic performance all the way to the finals! 🥈

Both players truly showcased world-class bowls here on the Gold Coast.💙

A Huge Thank You to Our BowlersThis tournament would not have been possible without you. Thank you to every single Deaf and HoH bowler who entered.

Your participation made this reintroduction a massive success! We hope to see all of you back next year—bigger and better!

📱 To Our Amazing Supporters & PartnersThank you to everyone who followed our journey right here on Facebook! From the very first rounds all the way to the finals, your kind words, comments, and support kept us going.

This Saturday’s Match Update

Men’s Game:
Our men’s team is playing this Saturday! The match location is in the post above. It’s a bit of a drive, but if you don’t have any plans this Saturday and live nearby, we’d love to see you there! Come along and support the boys!

Women’s Game:
Unfortunately, this week’s women’s match has been forfeited due to several injured players. The team will take a rest this week while the players recover. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see some of you at the men’s game! 💙💛

🏆 THE BIG STAGE IS SET! 🏆

​Deaf Bowls Australia is incredibly proud to wish Michael Barca (VIC) and Andrew Turner (NSW) the absolute best of luck as they go head-to-head in the Deaf/HOH Singles Final at the Australian Open! 🇦🇺🟢

​It’s State vs. State, mate vs. mate, and it is going to be an absolute thriller on the greens!

​📅 Match Details:

​⏰ Time: This Afternoon at 5:30 PM

​📍 Venue: Broadbeach Bowls Club, Gold Coast

​📺 Live Stream: Catch all the action live on the Bowls Australia YouTube Channel

​📱 How to Watch:
​Can’t make it to the Gold Coast? No worries! You can cheer them on from anywhere in the world.

​👉 Watch the Live Stream Here:

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​Let’s fill the livestream comments with DBA pride! Drop a comment below to show your support. 👇

​Go Michael! Go Andrew! 🏹🔥

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Start planning your amazing week on the Sunshine Coast! ☀️🌴

The countdown is on, and now is the perfect time to start mapping out your Australian Deaf Games experience.

Check out our website to explore:
🏅 Sports schedules
🎉 Social events
🚌 Tours and activities
🤝 Community gatherings
📍 Venue information and more

Whether you’re competing, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone throughout the week.

Plan ahead, make the most of your time on the Coast, and get ready for an unforgettable Australian Deaf Games experience!

The new Deaf Bowls Australia shirt looks fantastic and is perfect for a Facebook promotion.

# # # 📣 LIKE • SHARE • FOLLOW & WIN! 🇦🇺🎳

Check out the brand-new **Deaf Bowls Australia representative shirt!** 💚💛

This shirt represents our amazing Deaf and Hard of Hearing bowls community across Australia, and we're inviting YOU to help us grow our page and spread the word about Deaf Bowls.

✅ **LIKE** our Deaf Bowls Australia page
✅ **SHARE** this post
✅ **FOLLOW** our page

🎁 **Everyone who has already liked, shared and followed our page is automatically in the draw!**

🎁 **New followers can enter simply by liking, sharing and following our page.**

The more people we reach, the more we can promote Deaf and Hard of Hearing bowls throughout Australia, support our athletes, and showcase the incredible talent within our community.

📢 Invite your family, friends, club members and fellow bowlers to join us!

💚💛 **Help us grow Deaf Bowls Australia — Like, Share & Follow today!**



**Photo Caption:**
"Would you like to wear the green and gold one day? Help us grow Deaf Bowls Australia by liking, sharing and following our page!" 🇦🇺🎳💚💛