Give bowls a go!
Did you miss the last issue of our Friday Flash...
It's how we roll...
What a difference a week makes! Auckland is in Alert Level 1, people can once more travel more freely and we are allowed to gather in larger groups - the world of recreation, entertainment and sport are open to audiences.
Lawn bowls is back in full swing. So, what a terrific sight it was to see hundreds of enthusiastic bowlers outside, back on the green enjoying the sunshine.
Another sport was back on the sporting calendar. It's the one with the big-budget, it has boats flying over the water, has captured local and international interest. We congratulate Emirates Team NZ for its great victory and for making America's Cup New Zealand's Cup again!
Business Development Officers
Meet...
Darren Schroeder
Business Development Officer
Glen Eden Bowling Club
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Glen Eden Bowling Club website
Definition of 'length'...
You might be short in height, short of money, short of breath, short of a gallop, short in pastry, far too short in your hemline, but if you haven't got length in bowls you are nowhere!
What's coming up...
Put aside some time this weekend and get out and support your 1-5 Year playing side as they brave unfamiliar greens and go head to head with players outside their usual scope. The host clubs are Mt Eden, St Heliers, Blockhouse Bay and Pt Chevalier. Headquarters for Sunday's post section is Pt Chevalier Bowls.
National Incentre...
Bowls NZ will be posting all the news and updates for this event. They are live streaming quarters, semis and the finals.
- For results and updates click here
- For live streaming click here to watch
Coach development
courses...
The role of a coach is vital for every bowler from a first-year right through to Blackjacks! That's why Bowls New Zealand is keen for more coaches to be involved in our great game of bowls.
They are offering a series of courses through their Bowls NZ Coach Development Framework programme.
There is limited space available so, book in early.
Greenkeepers' Field Day...
There is a new date, it is Monday 12 April 2021. It is still being held at Papatoetoe Hunters Corner with a starting time of 10.00am - it includes a light lunch.
To attend please email Jess anhgreenkeepers@outlook.com
News from the green...
Auckland Rep Day...
Congratulations and well done to all Auckland Rep squads - it was a win all around for the teams, last Sunday. The wins certainly will lift the spirits of players, particularly for the Open Prem teams competing in this week's National Incentre.
Auckland Open Prems
The Open Prem teams are competing against some of the best bowlers in New Zealand all vying for the 2021 National Incentre champion title.
We send our support and well wishes. We know the Women's side has made a great start!
Click here to see
Men's draw & results
Click here to see
Women's draw & results
Men's & Women's 1-5 Year
Congrats to Auckland. They recorded convincing wins in both the Men's and Women's sections to take out the combined competition last Sunday.
The Auckland teams were:
Men’s 1-5 Year: Peni Panapa, Jean Claude Fuller, Darryl Mackie, Steve Hodder, Warwick Catchpole, Eddie Jones, Ian Dee, Steve Gordon, Adam Blucher, Vai Gafa, John Crow. Reserve:
Peter Van Dyk.
Women’s 1-5 Year: Tessa Farley, Andrea Wilson, Tina Jerome, Kim Tilly, Philly Akaruru, Linda Fenton, Kim Tilly, Pip Wilton, Sue Smith, Bev
Callingham, Angela Longney. Reserves:
Rhonda Thompson, Leslie Lennie.
You can read the results here
National 7s Interclub Finals Day...
Date Saturday 13 March
There were battles, there were sighs, there was laughter and there was a lot of teamwork. Many sides were diverse - the young and the more experienced, the fit and the less agile - all coming together and each contributing.
We were delighted with the success of the new two-division format and with a large number of
teams entered. We look forward to having a bigger turnout next year.
Congratulations to all the winning teams. The Division 1 winners will represent Auckland at the National Interclub Finals, held in Christchurch on 15-18 April 2021.
Men's Division 2 Winner
Central Bowling
Pat Bell, Andy Ellis, Ross Fraider, Matt Berry, Albert Ahmu, Karl Kelsall,
John Petelo
Women's Division 2 Winner
Royal Oak
Amanda Wood (Manager), Andrea Wilson, Rhonda Thompson, Liz Rereiti, Janine Young, Tupia Akaruru, Aggie Motu, Elizabeth Akaruru
Women's Division 1 Winner
Carlton Cornwall
Helen Blick, Linda Ralph, Karen Hema, Lisa Prideau, Karen De Jong, Jeanette Sinclair (Manager), Ashleigh Jeffcoat, Kimberley Hemingway, Bev Crowe
Men's Division 1 Winner
Pt Chevalier
Aiden Takarua, Alex Reed, Kevin Morris, Harry Davis, Graham Edwards, Colin Williams, Callum Height
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
I see green, I see green, I see green!
Date: 14 March 2021
Wear green, eat green, drink green and play on the green... everything was green at Glen Eden's St Patrick's Day tournament!
Coming from far and wide, including members from Oratia Bowling Club, New Lynn Bowls and Carlton Cornwall. Players didn't just turn up to bowl, they were also there to soak up the atmosphere.
Hunter Bowls Shop Classic Tournament...
Date: 17 March 2021
Remuera Bowls recently held its Hunter Bowls Shop Classic Tournament. It was a true classic tournament where a team of four for part of the tournament play in two teams of pairs and for the other part of the tournament play in one team of four. While this format may give organisers a headache as they compile the draws, the bowlers really enjoy the challenge.
Left: Winners - N Fisher, B Chapman, G Cotton, L Brown
Right: Runners-up - P Millar, D Ramsey, K Lister, T Lister
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.
