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Did you miss the last issue of our Friday Flash...
It's how we roll...
March may signal the end of summer for Kiwis, but not so for the bowling community - the 'Summer of Bowls' continues on! In fact, the playing calendar for March and April has most weekends booked for competition - a bowler's dream!
Did you know...
Falls are a frequent cause of injuries in lawn bowls. Other common causes are over-exertion and being struck by a bowl. Yes, being struck by a bowl! The repetitive movement of bowling is also associated with an overuse injury. Other common injuries are strains, sprains and fractures.
Getting game-ready...
Does the above sound familiar? Have you suffered a bowling injury? Injuries can happen to bowlers of any age at any time. With a busy playing schedule ahead, perhaps it's a good time to look at getting match-ready!
We know keeping fit is important, so too is being prepared. Being game-ready not only builds your confidence but also helps to prevent injury.
Warm-up exercises are a great start to prepare you to play bowls. Here's a short video courtesy of Fit4Bowls demonstrating some stretching exercises.
Business Development Officers
Meet...
Melissa Toothill
Business Development Officer
Mt Albert Bowling Club
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Mt Albert Bowling Club website
What's coming up...
250 plus bowlers are competing across 10 Auckland clubs in two Ryman Healthcare sponsored events starting on Saturday. Calling all lawn bowls fans, family, friends and club members of the competing bowlers - head along to watch... the players would love to see you there in support!
Here is where you can find out who is playing where...
Ryman Healthcare Auckland Men's Singles draw
Ryman Healthcare Auckland Women's Triples Draw
News from the green...
Open Optional Triples
Date: 24 March 2021
It was a glorious autumn day in Auckland to play bowls - no cloud and just a zephyr of a breeze with 23 degrees.
A perfect day for the 22 teams (16 from St Heliers) to play in the Morrison Funeral Director sponsored Open Optional Triples event.
Bowls3Five Interclub Final...
Date 23 March 2021
The oldest club in the Southern Hemisphere, Auckland Bowling Club, can add another winning title to its collection. On Tuesday evening their Auckland Originals 1 team overcame Te Atatu Team Tama to be crowned 2021 Auckland Bowls3Five Interclub champs.
Congratulations Auckland Originals 1: Bevan Beckham, Maria Smith, Neville Hill.
The Phoenix Rises!
Date 21 March 2021
Glen Eden Bowls is absolutely over the moon. Their Glen Eden Rises edge out Pt Chevalier Scallywags to win the club's first 1-5 Year Interclub champions title - congratulations and well done.
Winner - Glen Eden Rises
Vlado Brkan (Singles), Sean Doran, Steve Catlin (Pairs), Richard Slater, Colin Ayris-Webster, Jennifer Doran (Triples), Janet Pihigia (Manager)
Runner Up - Pt Chevalier Scallywags
Jean Claude Fuller (Singles), Tessa Farley, Henry Fane (Pairs), Aaron White, Stephen Campbell, Marg Dotchin (Triples), Colin Williams (Manager)
So close for Men's Open Prems...
Date: 18-21 March 2021
Congratulations Auckland Men's Open Prem for being runners-up at the recent 2021 National Incentre. The team achieved its goals of qualifying first then finishing in the top three. They just fell short in the final, but they will take this experience and build on their success for upcoming events. Click here to read more
The Women's Open Prem did start well in all disciplines however, they were unable to consolidate on their momentum to retain their title.
No-player poaching allowed
For some 40+ years, Remuera Bowling Club has been hosting its annual College Day tournament.
The one-day event being held on 18 April allows school pride (and some rivalries!) to roll out on the greens. Although there is a strict no-player poaching rule, the registrations are flowing in. So far registrations have come in from King’s College, New Plymouth Boys, Manawatu College. Sides from St Cuthberts, Epsom Girls Grammar, Auckland Grammar, MAGS, Diocesan and Whangarei have also expressed interest.
With increased participation in Secondary Schools competitions, the club is hoping to see some of the younger alumni keen to join in!
Club events
Bowls is for anyone of any age, so why not have a go! Our clubs offer a variety of events regardless of your playing ability - they have something to suit everyone.
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.
