The Central Coast District Bowling Association (CCDBA) is the overall governing body of these 26 affiliated clubs, and is an integral part of the Royal New South Wales Bowling Association (RNSWBA).

Within bowling circles the CCDBA is also known as Zone 15 as the RNSWBA has the state of New South Wales divided into a total of 16 areas known as Zones to administer the game at a local level.

The CCDBA does not have an office and all its office bearers operate from home. The Zone’s nominated home base club for meetings and special gatherings is the Bateau Bay Bowling Club operated by ‘Canterbury Bulldogs’ who are also the Zone’s major sponsor.

Central Coast bowlers are amongst the best informed bowlers in the state through the initiative of the Zone to appoint a publisher to produce a topical and entertaining magazine titled Coast BOWLS NEWS which is circulated to all clubs free of charge.

 
The overall structure of the Zone and key responsibilities of the various committees who administer the game at grass root level, are as follows:-

 
ZONE 15 EXECUTIVE: - President, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Presidents (4) and the State Councillor.

The executive are responsible for the overall administration and conduct of the sport of lawn bowls on the Central Coast.

This includes the running of  RNSWBA association events such as the inter club Pennant competition (7 grades), Zone championship events (Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours), Champion of Club Champions (Singles & Pairs), Inter-Zone Representative fixtures (Open & Seniors) and Junior Championships (Singles, Pairs & Fours).

Outside of these association events the Zone also conducts ‘open’ representative fixtures against neighbouring Zones such as the Pat Geary Shield, inter-zone games for emerging and developing players, special senior fixtures and a mid-week ‘Triples’ competition.

Whilst the Zone also has an overall responsibility for the development and conduct of the sport, this is achieved through individual committees who are responsible for key aspects of the game such as - Coaching, Umpiring, Juniors, Bowls Academy, Greens, and Publicity.

The executive are also responsible for gaining sponsorship support to under-pin the financial stability of the Zone and keep members fees and charges to a minimum.

 
MANAGEMENT GROUP: - The Executive plus two delegates from each club and 1 representative from each sub committee

This group formally meets every two months and provides the opportunity for clubs to table their views and opinions on a range of issues.

All major issues are ratified by the management group and their views significantly influence the direction of the Zone

The management group elect all office bearers at an Annual General Meeting.

MATCH COMMITTEE: - Chairman plus 6 committee

This committee implements and conducts all association events including the pennant competition, Zone championship titles, mid week Triples and any special events.

It is responsible for the recruiting and nomination of players and teams, the tournament draw, recommending venues of play and the reporting of results.

It is also responsible for the monitoring of player’s gradings during the pennant competition.

SELECTION COMMITTEE:- Chairman plus 4 committee

This committee is responsible for monitoring the form of bowlers in open company and identify bowlers with potential to develop beyond their current level for additional training and development.

The selectors recommend the selection of players to represent the Zone in representative fixtures.

COACHING ACADEMY: - Chairman, vice chairman, secretary/treasurer plus up to 4 committee

Primarily responsible for the training, accreditation and re-accreditation of club coaches.

There are 80 accredited coaches within the Zone. They conduct ‘circuit training’ sessions at the invitation of clubs and for emerging players on special Bowls Academy days and organise coaching seminars for a  wide cross section of bowlers.

 
UMPIRES COMMITTEE: - Chairman, senior vice & vice chairman, Secretary/Treasurer plus 3 committee

Responsible for the recruiting, training and accreditation of Level 1 umpires for club and Zone duties as required.

Also, the training and examination of Level 2 umpires.

The reaccreditation of umpires every four (4) years is also a very important aspect of their duties.

In total there are 240 Level 1 umpires spread throughout the Zone 15 clubs and 7 Level 2.

 
JUNIOR ACADEMY: - Junior Manager/Coordinator, Secretary plus nominated Development Officers.

Responsible for the recruiting and development of Junior Bowls on the Central Coast including the running of Zone championship titles, special events and representative fixtures. There are 85 registered juniors in Zone 15.

 
BOWLS ACADEMY:- Usually this role is undertaken by a member of the executive.

The Bowls Academy conducts special coaching days and trial games throughout the year for emerging and developing players who have the potential to develop beyond their current level of play.

 
PLAYER GRADINGS:-This role is currently undertaken by a member of the executive.

Maintains a master register of player gradings by club and liaises with the RNSWBA and Zone Match committees on all player grading matters.

 
GREENS COMMITTEE: - Chairman plus 3 committee

This committee is responsible for the inspection of club greens to ensure they conform to the laws of the game, and that the green surfaces are of a suitable standard for the playing of association events

 
ZONE 15 STATE COUNCILLOR: - Singular role elected by members

This person is the Zone’s elected representative who sits on the RNSWBA board, and votes in accordance with the wishes of the Zone’s membership and/or executive on key issues. He is an important voice on behalf of the Zone, and also keeps the Zone membership and Executive informed on discussions surrounding major issues. 

  PUBLICITY OFFICER: -

This position is appointed by the Executive and is responsible for media releases of association events to local electronic and print media, monthly Zone reports to BOWLS NSW, and editorial articles for the Zone 15 publication Coast BOWLS NEWS.

Currently the publicity officer is also the editor of Coast BOWLS NEWS and there is an independent working arrangement in place for this dual role with the publishing company Ducks Crossing Publications.