Club bans bowler for naked streak

An Australian man was slapped with a ban for his stark-naked streak through a Top End sports club. Builder James Forrest, 37, of Darwin, was served a six-month ban notice for his naked dash - which he ended with a star jump - through Nightcliff Sports Club.

An "absolutely unrepentant" Mr Forrest said he had been drinking with friends at the club recently, and had just left, when "the wonderful idea" struck him.

"(My friends) tried to talk me out of it ... (but) I got the gear off in the car park," Mr Forrest said. I left the car out there with the motor running. Did the quick bolt through, and did a star jump at the exit."



Mr Forrest - who plays lawn bowls at the club - was only given the "bad news" a few days later when he returned. He had been banned for half a year.

A member - who didn't want to give her name - said the six-month ban was "ridiculous". "I just thought it was hilarious."

Mr Forrest said it was nice to hear he had a measure of support. "I think the six months is a bit stiff, but I knew there'd be consequences," he said.