Bowls Victoria, established in 1880 is the governing body for the sport of Bowls in the State of Victoria. In addition to its specific responsibility for governing the sport and the development of the game at all levels, it also has a social objective to enhance existing bowling communities and to position bowls clubs and the sport in the wider community. There are over 520 bowls clubs across Victoria, with 50,000 plus members affiliated with Bowls Victoria.