Easter on the green
Did you miss the last issue of our Friday Flash...
It's how we roll...
Happy Easter bowlers! Easter represents different things to people. For some it's a religious celebration, for others it's a holiday weekend marked with colorful Easter eggs and a time to escape work and home life for a few days.
For bowlers, it's enjoying several ends on the green! The colourful eggs are swapped with colourful bowls, the egg hunt becomes the hunt for the jack... and they still escape from work and home life!
We're not sure where all the bunnies will be this weekend, but we know there are plenty of bowling events happening at clubs over Easter. Click this link to find out what events are on.
Welcome Ian
Ian Dee is our newest board member. Ian is a former Chief Executive Officer of Jasco Pty (New Zealand) Ltd, a product sourcing, distribution and retail business. Ian has extensive experience in governance, strategy setting, change management, finance, sales and marketing.
Not only is Ian a keen sportsman, but he also brings an extensive sporting administration background having served on the boards for cricket and rugby in Auckland and Wellington.
Eager to continue his development as a bowler, Ian's professional skills and experience will support the ongoing development of lawn bowls in the community.
What's coming up...
Get your entries in
The Auckland Men's and Women's Champ of Champ season is approaching - some disciplines approaching faster than others! We would hate for you to miss out, so make sure you get your entries in.
* Champ of Champ Singles
Entry closes: 9 April
Click here to enter Singles
* Champ of Champ Pairs
Entry closes: 23 April
Click here to enter Pairs
News from the green...
West is best!
Date 28 March 2021
Our newest centre title holders are from New Lynn Bowling Club. Their Women's Triples team is crowned Ryman Healthcare Auckland Women's Triples champions for 2021.
The windy conditions made the finals match tough going for both sides. Although New Lynn's perseverance paid off as they defeated Carlton Cornwall 16-15 in a thrilling last bowl win. It is the club’s first centre title in a while - congratulations and well-done ladies, it was a fabulous effort.
Winning team - New Lynn: Paris Baker, Olivia Bloomfield and Hokimate Barton
Runner-up team - Carlton Cornwall: Jo Cheng, Helen Blick and Estelle Hickey
The AM Show
Young bowling sensation Liam Hill appeared on TV3's The AM Show yesterday morning.
You can check out his interview by clicking on the image.
David vs Goliath battles
Date 28 March 2021
Last weekend, at the Ryman HealthCare Auckland Men’s Singles, there was one particular player competitors kept an eye on - it was young bowls sensation Liam Hill.
Many in the bowls community know Liam. The 12-year-old who plays for Royal Oak comes from a bowling lineage. Liam is showing maturity and skill well beyond his years, on and off the green. Off the green, with his sportsmanship that many of his senior counterparts could learn from! On the green, he is slaying his competitors in a David versus Goliath fashion - he is winning!
Liam won his three qualifying matches to progress through to the post section at Carlton Cornwall Bowls. Beating off Mick Botica (Mt Albert) 21-18 in round one. He tussled with experienced veteran Kevin Morris (Pt Chevalier) to win 21-17 in round two. His third win was a seesaw battle against Bryce Mackie (Ellerslie) 21-16.
Liam is now into the fourth round and quarter-final - his final opponent is Don Faifua (Auckland Bowling Club).
What a match this turned out to be. Playing in blustering conditions that increased in strength throughout the day. Liam was fast out of the blocks, settling into great lines and weight control to surge ahead 15-4. Don slowly began to reset with some well-delivered bowls to upset Liam's rhythm. The score closing to 15-14.
The pressure was on! Liam held his nerve to score two. Still, Don applied more pressure edging out to a lead of 20-18. The wind got windier, the crowd got more vocal. Liam calmy bowled putting three bowls close enough to take the victory. It was an exciting nail-biting match to watch.
This youngster notches up his fourth win to progress to Finals Weekend. A fantastic weekend of bowls for Liam, we can't wait to see him play Finals Weekend, being held 10-11 April.
Left - Liam playing on day one of Ryman Health Auckland Men's Singles at Mt Eden Bowls
Right - Liam & his teammates, David Motu & Adam Blucher win at Glen Eden Bowls in February
Club events
If you are hanging around town over the Easter break and you feel like a rollup. Simply check out our Club Events, there is bound to be an event near you.
Click this link or the button to view club events
Your news...
We love receiving your news and stories to feature in our Friday Flash. Don't miss out, the deadline to send in any news or club tournament info is 1pm on Thursday. Simply email roz@aucklandbowls.co.nz.
