Generational change at the helm for Wagga RSL

After 11 years leading the charge, Max Sanbrook decided against committing to another term as president.

Instead he's confident Ben Waring is the right man to take the club forward.

"I thought it was time to bring some new ideas into the club - that is what it is all about," Sanbrook said. "We've had a real good run, and I've enjoyed the whole time, but it was just time to hand it over."

Waring is only a new face at the club after moving to the city for employment.

However he's looking forward to adding to the position Sanbrook has taken the club to.

"I'm only new to the club so I thought a bit of fresh blood might help out," Waring said.

"I don't plan on changing too much, and while I do want to throw a few new ideas up, me being in the president's role I think will bring younger people into committee member areas.

"We've already got one with Lachie Smith the junior vice president and hopefully more can come in."

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Sanbrook has not only stepped down from the presidency but is no longer on the committee either.

While he will still be on the greens, and always available for some advice, he felt a fresh start was important for all.

"I stepped right down to let them have a full say and instead of Max having something to say it will be their own committee," Sanbrook said.

There have been plenty of good memories from his time in the role, however the baptism of fire hosting the NSW Open at the beginning of his tenure is one that definitely stands out.

"It was my first year as president so I was thrown into the deep end trying to organise all the volunteers, which was a huge good, but everything worked out well," Sanbrook said.

Waring is also looking to be a club that broadens the lawn bowls base.

With Joel Jensen blazing an impressive path in blind bowls, Waring believes there is a great opportunity to cater to people of all abilities.

"I want to have a look at more of the disability side of things and try to get them involved in a central location," he said. "These greens are so good so why not use them."