More people playing bowls more often
Did you miss the last issue of our Friday Flash...
Friday, 12 February 2021 is the start of the Chinese New Year 2021 with celebrations lasting up to 16 days, but it is only the first seven days that are considered a public holiday. Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs - 2021 is the year of the Ox while 2020 was the year of the Rat. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it.
It's how we roll...
Give bowls a go!
It's not just the young ones who think bowls is fun... so do our members!
Last week Blockhouse Bay Bowls members were asked 'what they love about bowls'. Here's what they had to say.
Dressing up
Source: Te Ara Encyclopedia
Photo: Riverside Women's Bowling Club
In the past bowls had a very strict dress code, especially for women. The starched white dresses had to be a specific length. Some players rebelled against the code and wore brighter colours or floppy hats. The dress code became more relaxed over time, partly to attract more people to the sport.
Our Bowls Development Officers
The Bowls Development Officers (BDO's for short) programme is an Auckland Bowls initiative. Funded from Rawhiti Trust, the BDO's primary role is to market the clubs - to grow and develop their membership and participation.
An increased presence across digital media is already proving a success! The team of nine currently works across 10 clubs will share with you their story and their club's successes. All clubs are welcome to be part of the programme simply contact Auckland Bowls for information.
Meet Steve King from
Rocky Nook Bowls
What's coming up...
Between Auckland Centre Events and the various Club Events, February has us spoilt for choice to get out on the green. It is the Summer of Bowls after all, so why not find an event that suits you, grab family and friends and make the most of the good weather.
Definition of a Bowler...
A creature who tires easily at home. Particularly weakened by the sight of a vacuum cleaner, rake, broom, or paintbrush, but who amazingly enough, can put 10 hours on a bowling green without any sign of fatigue!
Source: The Lawn Bowls Dictionary
by Keith Dunstan, 1986
Live draw for Bowl3Five Interclub finals
Date: 16 February 2021
The finals night for this popular format is coming - next Tuesday. Hosted at Remuera Bowls, we have two teams from each section competing for the prizes and coveted trophy.
Make sure to be at the club for the live draw at 5.00pm with match play starting at 5.30pm.
It's going to be a good one, so come along to cheer on your favourite team.
Ryman Healthcare series...
Rep squads head to the Tron...
Date: 28 February 2021
Our Auckland Men's and Women's Development squads head to Hamilton later in the month to compete in a quadrangular tournament. Bowling against teams from North Harbour, Waikato and Bay of Plenty, this event provides an ideal opportunity for the squads to hone their skills and techniques in a competitive environment. The format comprises one singles, two pairs and one fours.
News from the green...
A sense of style at fundraiser
Date: 4 February 2021
It was such a terrific sight at Mt Eden Bowls last week, as Donaldson Brown Insurance Brokers rolled out their fifth annual fundraiser in support of the Children’s Cancer Foundation.
What these 200 plus novices albeit, keen, bowlers lacked in rolling skills, they sure made up for it with their sense of style with an all-white dress code, lots of fun and laughter and extraordinary generosity for such a great cause.
Aotearoa National Bowls 2021
Date: 7–8 February 2021
Tāmaki Makaurau had blue skies and hot temperatures for last weekend's Aotearoa National Bowls. The visiting and local teams bought their skills, their team spirit, colourful shirts and a sense of humour and fun - a great formula for a successful event!
There are a bunch of people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes who should take a bow and be congratulated for their contribution - to the host clubs, the officials, the army of club volunteers, the organising team and not forgetting Otahuhu Railway and Onehunga District who were so instrumental in their fundraising efforts. Kia ora - thank you for making everyone's experience such a great one!
Some of the wonderful volunteers tasked with looking after the many players:
Pt Chevalier, Pringle Park and Te Atatu Peninsula
Sundowner at Kohi
Date: 12 February 2021
Kohi is loving Twilight 3FIVE on their social calendar this year. What is catching people's interest is the format - it's not a weekly commitment, they have different matchups every week, it is fast, fun, has a strategic format, it builds confidence... and bowlers at all levels are joining in. Better still Kohi is finding it's a great pathway for social bowlers to transition into a more structured competition.
Reach out to Trevor, he'll get you sorted for next Monday tkdbn1@gmail.com
Club events
Our clubs offer a variety of events that suit every level of bowler. Whether you are a novice, social bowler, a business house fan, or a more experienced player, the clubs have something to suit everyone.
Click this link or the button to view what the clubs are offering
An invite at Tuesday Triples
Frank Booth with the top team: Paul Lau, Mike Rapson and Sidney Chan from Ellerslie Bowls
Date: 9 February 2021
Kohi hosted many friends from across Auckland at their Open Tuesday Triples. A beautiful yet challenging breeze tested the bowlers, particularly as the forecasted rain loomed to spoil the evening. Frank Booth, with event sponsor Summerset Retirement Villages, addressed the crowd with an update on what is happening in the neighbourhood with its project in St Johns. He extended an invitation to all to visit and fall in love with the Heritage Apartments at Ellerslie at a special event taking place on Sunday 14 February.
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.
