Taren Point Bowling Club

What Taren Point Bowling Club does

Taren Point Bowling Club is a community-based, membership-driven hospitality venue operating from a single site at 203 Holt Road, Taren Point, in the Sutherland Shire of southern Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1930 and independently operated, the club generates revenue across five streams: food and beverage via The Point Bistro and Point Cafe, recurring membership subscriptions with points-based rewards, venue hire for functions and events (corporate, weddings, birthdays), gaming and raffles including poker machines, and lawn bowls activities covering barefoot, social, and competitive formats. The venue trades seven days per week from 9am until late, with a complimentary courtesy bus operating Wednesday through Sunday to broaden access for non-driving members.

The club's product surface has been incrementally broadened beyond traditional bowls and bistro operations to include live entertainment (weekly Friday music, NRL/AFL sports screenings), gaming nights (poker Monday-Tuesday, trivia and bingo Wednesday), a free weekly Games Hub community event, family programming during school holidays, and an Indoor Golf Simulator launched in 2026 for weather-independent play. Membership tiers confer discounted event pricing, accumulated points on spend, and priority booking access, while the SevenRooms platform handles online dining and function reservations.

Commercially, the club monetizes a diversified, low-concentration local customer base anchored in Sutherland Shire residents, seniors, families, and corporate/private function bookers. It pursues a community-led go-to-market strategy reinforced by an active ClubGRANTS-funded sponsorship program that supports 12+ regional organizations spanning junior rugby league, AFL Masters, cycling, disability employment, women's health, and domestic-violence support — generating reputational goodwill, local brand affinity, and referral traffic rather than direct revenue. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investor, or external funding; ownership and management team details are not stated in available sources.

Name

Taren Point Bowling Club

Legal name

Taren Point Bowling Club

Website

https://tarenpointbowlingclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taren Point Bowling Club is a privately operated, membership-based community bowling and hospitality venue in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, founded in 1930. It serves local residents, families, seniors, and corporate function bookers via lawn bowls, a bistro and cafe, gaming, live entertainment, and an indoor golf simulator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bowling and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Bowling Centers (71395), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

Keywords

• Lawn bowls
• Community club
• Hospitality services
• Function venue
• Gaming venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Taren Point

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage: The club operates The Point Bistro and Point Cafe, serving meals and beverages to members and visitors. Bistro open for lunch and dinner, cafe serves coffee and light bites.
2. Membership Subscriptions: The club offers membership programs with benefits including discounts, bonus points, and exclusive promotions. Members earn points for dining, drinking, and playing activities.
3. Functions and Events: The club hosts functions including corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, and special occasions with catering packages.
4. Gaming and Raffles: The club operates poker machines and conducts regular raffle events including major prize draws, promotions, and member competitions.
5. Bowling Activities: Barefoot bowls, social bowls, and competitive bowls activities with green fees and group bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taren Point Bowling Club is a community hospitality venue in the Sutherland Shire that fundamentally offers lawn bowls recreation (barefoot, social, and competitive), a bistro and cafe serving food and beverages, function and event hosting, gaming (poker machines, raffles, poker), live entertainment and sports screenings, a kids school holiday program, and an indoor golf simulator. The club also runs a membership program with points-based rewards and operates a free courtesy bus to support member access.

Product overview

Taren Point Bowling Club is a community-focused hospitality venue in the Sutherland Shire offering a unified experience combining lawn bowls recreation, dining, entertainment, and events. The core offerings center on barefoot bowls and competitive lawn bowling, supported by The Bistro restaurant and Point Cafe for food and beverage. The club provides live entertainment including Friday music nights and sports screenings, gaming options like poker and bingo, family activities during school holidays, and regular raffles. Additional services include function hire for events, membership programs with points and benefits, an indoor golf simulator for weather-independent recreation, courtesy bus transport, and the Games Hub community event. The club reinvests in the local community through ClubGRANTS and various charitable initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barefoot Bowls Social and casual lawn bowls played barefoot, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Promoted as a relaxed outdoor activity for groups, families, and corporate team-building in the Sutherland Shire.
• Competitive Lawn Bowls Traditional competitive lawn bowls played year-round at the club, with programs for ladies and gents bowlers, coaching, and tournament opportunities.
• The Point Bistro Restaurant and dining service offering pub favorites and Chinese cuisine. Lunch served 11:30am-2:30pm daily; dinner 5:30pm-8:30pm Sun-Thu and 5:30pm-9pm Fri-Sat.
• Point Cafe Cafe service offering fresh coffee and casual food options alongside the club's main dining offerings.
• Functions and Event Hosting Venue hire for special occasions including corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and celebrations, with function spaces and catering packages.
• Memberships Club membership program offering discounts, priority bookings, and exclusive promotions. Members earn points for dining, drinking, and playing activities.
• Indoor Golf Simulator Year-round golf entertainment using indoor simulation technology that allows customers to play golf regardless of weather conditions.
• Live Entertainment Weekly Friday live music featuring local bands and musicians, covering various genres including rock, funk, soul, and pop, with multiple band night events throughout the year.
• Sports Screenings Live sports viewing on big screens including NRL, AFL, Rugby Union, Soccer, and Cricket matches. Monday Night Football and Friday Footy are regular offerings.
• Poker Nights Monday and Tuesday night poker games with $50-$200 buy-in and $1 blinds, offered as rake-free games.
• Wednesday Trivia and Bingo Weekly trivia and bingo nights offering competitive games with prizes, suitable for groups and families.
• Kids School Holiday Activities School holiday programs including pony rides, barefoot bowls, bingo, magic shows, balloon art, and arts and crafts activities designed for children.
• Raffles and Promotions Regular raffle events including weekly Thursday raffles with up to 101 prizes, Sunday raffles, and special holiday-themed raffles (Easter, Christmas), plus major promotional giveaways including cars and holidays.
• Courtesy Bus Free courtesy bus service operating Wednesdays 5pm-9pm, Thursdays and Fridays 4pm-Close, and Saturdays and Sundays 12pm-Close, increasing accessibility for members without private transport.
• Games Hub Weekly community catch-up event featuring casual games, laughter, and social connection. Free to attend with no booking required.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Dingoes AFL Masters ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AFL Masters club (35+) founded in 2018 with 65+ members fielding two teams. ClubGRANTS funding provided for physio tables, training balls and match balls to support player wellbeing and injury prevention.
• Dandelion Support NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Charitable partnership for Christmas toy drives. Club donated $1,000 worth of toys and 4 staff members volunteered at headquarters preparing clothing packs. Staff hosted combined Christmas party with toy collection for families in crisis.
• Salvation Army Sutherland ShireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Festive season support through donation of 22 hams to families in need through the Salvation Army in Sutherland Shire.
• ClubGRANTS RecipientscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Annual ClubGRANTS program supporting local community organizations. 2025 recipients include: 777 Movement Ltd (Helping Hands Project), Delta Therapy Dogs, Zonta Club of Botany Bay (exit packs for women), Look Good Feel Better (cancer support workshops), DriveTime (culturally-aware driver training).
• Cronulla Caringbah Sharks JRLFCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior rugby league club founded in 1932 with 90+ year history. 40+ teams across all ages. Club shines light on their history and community contributions.
• PCYC SutherlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported through ClubGRANTS program. PCYC Sutherland has been a community hub for over 50 years, offering gymnastics, skatepark, KinderGym, driver education, and OOSH care programs.
• Southern Cross Cycle ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer-run cycling club with nearly 200 members aged 4-79. Club supported through sponsorship recognizing commitment to inclusive, community-minded sport in Sutherland Shire.
• EscabagsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing emergency care bags (Escabags) for individuals escaping domestic violence. Bags available discreetly at reception with essential items for safety and stability.
• Nova EmploymentminorOthersDisability employment organization. Blake Hammond has been employed through Nova Employment for 10 years as an integral team member at the club.
• St George Hospital Renal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttended BMW Gala Dinner supporting St George Hospital Renal Services. Club sponsored a dialysis chair to improve patient comfort and care.
• Orana Women's Health CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWrap With Love Knitters Group meets at Orana Women's Health Centre on Tuesdays 10am-12pm. Ladies knit and crochet blankets sent to people in need around Australia and the world.
• Woolooware High School (The Reef)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding provided for recreational equipment including pickleball, golf, and ball games to support inclusive education program for students with disabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Club Marconi: Large Sydney-based community/registered club combining lawn bowls, hospitality, gaming, and live entertainment — directly comparable to Taren Point Bowling Club in product mix and NSW registered-club operating model.
• Mt Pritchard & Districts Community Club (Mounties): Large southwestern Sydney community club with bowling, hospitality, gaming, and entertainment — comparable in bowling-centric community-club positioning and revenue diversification.
• Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL: Sydney community club combining bowls, hospitality, gaming, functions, and entertainment — directly comparable in NSW registered-club structure and product mix.
• Cabra-Vale Diggers: Sydney suburban club with bowls greens, multiple F&B outlets, gaming, and event hosting — operates the same community-bowling-club integrated model as Taren Point.
• Revesby Workers Club: Western Sydney community club offering bowling greens, multiple F&B outlets, function venues, gaming, and live entertainment — essentially the same integrated venue model as Taren Point.
• Club Burwood RSL: Sydney suburban RSL/registered club with bowls, dining, gaming, functions, and entertainment — same multi-revenue community-club model operating in a similar Sydney catchment.

Regional players

• Sutherland District Memorial Club (The Tradies): Sutherland Shire community club providing bowling, dining, gaming, and functions — direct local rival competing for the same Taren Point-area members and visitors.
• Cronulla RSL Club: RSL club also located in the Sutherland Shire, offering bowls, dining, gaming, functions, and live entertainment — closest geographic competitor for the same local catchment.

Others

• Woolooware Golf Club: Adjacent Sutherland Shire golf club; relevant peer for Taren Point's new Indoor Golf Simulator offering and shared local leisure market, though not a bowls community-club competitor.
• ClubsNSW: Industry body representing NSW registered clubs including Taren Point; included because it is the ecosystem/regulatory counterpart relevant to gaming-policy and ClubGRANTS funding exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taren-point-bowling-club

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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