Welcome to the Friday Flash, your weekly news fix of lawn bowls in Auckland.

Please note: This is the last issue of Friday Flash for 2020, we'll be back on 15 January 2021.

We hope that the many club tournaments happening during this break go well. We look forward to lots of reports and photos flooding in!

GM's Christmas and New Year Message

Hello, kia ora, talofa, nǐ hǎo, kia orana, konnichiwa, and season greetings...

We've had challenges but we've still had a fantastic year of bowls – how great has it been to be able to get out on the greens!  The high calibre of play and competition has delivered some skilful and thrilling battles. Well done.

We have a great line up of events for the ‘Summer of Bowls’.  
Look out for the National Singles and Pairs on 
Saturday 2 January to Friday 8 January 2021.  
With more than 20 clubs participating, it’s going to be exciting... come along; you won’t want to miss it! 

Thank you for your continued support in the sport of bowls – we really could not have done it without you!  From our team at Auckland Bowls, we wish you and your families a happy holiday – have fun and stay safe. 

We look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Best wishes
David Ball, GM Auckland Bowls

Ryman Healthcare Auckland
Men's and Women's Fours

Being Auckland, there had to be a nuisance wind, but, other than that, it was another very successful tournament.  Our headquarters for the weekend was Royal Oak Bowls and they pulled out all the stops to ensure everyone was well catered for. Their team of volunteers worked tirelessly and, on behalf of Auckland Bowls, I thank them all very much.

Thank you also to our other host clubs and our umpires, you all contributed to a wonderful weekend.

What an absolute nail-biter we had in the Women’s Final and both Men’s Semi-Finals!  If you came to watch, what a treat!

Congratulations to Balmoral for winning the Ryman Healthcare Auckland Women’s Fours 13-12. And congratulations to Royal Oak for giving us such a thrilling final.

And it’s an all Royal Oak final for the Ryman Healthcare Auckland Men’s Fours, to be played on 27 March 2021. Congratulations to the skips, Mike Galloway and Mike Bradshaw, and their teams.

Ryman Healthcare Auckland
1-5 Year Pairs, Triples, Fours

This year, our intention was to play all of our Centre 1-5 Year events at the beginning of the season, on days where nothing else was scheduled. Unfortunately, COVID put paid to that plan. The Operations Committee has considered alternative dates to run these tournaments and can now announce that they have been rescheduled for the following dates:

1-5 Year Fours - 1/2 May
1-5 Year Triples - 15/16 May
1-5 Year Pairs - 22/23 May

We realise that these dates won't suit everyone but we hope that the majority of you will be able to take part. If you have already entered, your entry will stay in place unless you tell us otherwise. If you haven't entered, you now have the opportunity to do so. 

In 2021-2022, we will once again aim to bring you these events at the beginning of the season.

Aotearoa National Bowls 2021

Hosted by: Tamaki Makaurau from
5th -7th February 2021 (Waitangi Weekend)

Headquarters: Te Atatu Peninsula Bowling Club with host Clubs Pringle Park Bowling Club, Glen Eden Bowling Club and
Pt Chevalier Bowling Club.

Entries now closing on Friday 18 December 2020.

Email completed entry forms to doreen.jensen@nzpost.co.nz
Link to the forms below.

NEWS

As always, we look forward to receiving news from you featuring your stories in our Friday Flash.  The deadline for stories and club tournaments is 1pm on Thursday.  
Please email: roz@aucklandbowls.co.nz

CLUB TOURNAMENTS

Blockhouse Bay:
AC Triples: Every Wednesday 10am start, $30 per team - 3 games of 1h 20m. 
AC 2-4-2: Every Friday 1pm start, $10 per team.
Tuesday Evening Social Bowls: Burger and a Beer for $20 (children $15)  Starting on 7 November and continuing for the month. The evening starts at 5.45pm onwards. Coaching will be available.
Portage Cup: 27 & 28 December, ACT, starting at 9am.  Entry $120 per team (lunch included) - win up to $2500 cash prizes  (depends on registrations). Dress code is club colours or whites. Sponsored by Portage Trust and supported by Metlifecare. 
Drakes Pride Valentines Weekend: 13-14 February, ACT, 9.30 am. start, $120 per team. Win prizes worth $2500  
For all events contact: Les Wilson 022 026 2490 or leswilson615@gmail.com

Bridge Park: 
AC Three Bowl Triples: Every Tuesday. Starts at 9.30am with a 9am check-in. $30 per team, mufti, BYO lunch.
Contact - Phil Taylor 027 575 8207

Carlton Cornwall:
Fridays Open AC 2-4-2: $20 per team, 12.40 for 1pm start.  Cash prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd and lucky card.  New and improved gourmet burger provided, fantastic raffle prizes also to be won.  Running for 22 weeks from 6 November 2020. Entries in by 5pm Thursday to James
Contact - 021 544 745 by text,  027 Bowls 4 U (027 269 5748) or by email carltoncornwallbowls@xtra.co.nz 

East Tamaki: 
ACT: Thursdays 14 January, 4 February, 4 March, 25 March, 22 April. 9:30am start, $30 per team, 4 games of 9 ends. BYO lunch. 
Contact - Malcolm Wright 0274 933 664.

Epsom:
Pre-Nationals hit-out: AC Pairs - Tuesday 29 December, 4 games-14 ends, 9.30am start.  BYO lunch, $30 per team.
To enter, contact Roger 021 374 064 or the club on 09 630 3932

Glendowie:
Thursday’s Open ACT: Dates: 7/01, 28/01, 18/02, 25/03, $10pp, 9.30am start, 4 games 1hour 15mins. All visitors welcome, excellent grass green for all to enjoy.  Contact: Ron Amodeo 09 521 1193 or Peter Wagner 021 831 272

Glen Eden: 
SuperGold Card Tournament: (any combination pairs) Fortnightly “pay-week” tournament for SuperGold cardholders only.  Next one Wed 13 January, 10am start, finishing around 2:30 pm.  BYO lunch. 3 games of 10 ends, Entry $10 per player, pay on the day. Entries and enquires to goldcard@glenedenbowlingclub.org.nz  or 021 796 242
Mid-week Progressive: Tuesday 12 January. This is a single entry & mufti with an entry fee of $5. Names in by 9.45am for a 10.00am start.  Bring your own lunch. Entries and enquires to entries@glenedenbowlingclub.org.nz or (09) 818 4532
Any Combination Triples Ham Tournament:  Sunday 13 December. Prizes 30 hams, Max entry 32 teams. 9am start, $20 per person, $60 per team. Lunch provided, bowling attire, please. Entries and enquiries to Graeme Storie txt 021 796 242 or entries@glenedenbowlingclub.org.nz

Grey Lynn:
Surrey Fours: Two day tournament, 30-31 December 2020, 9am start. $160 per team.  32 teams. Lunch provided both days.
Contact Rachel 021 799 225 or the club to get a team in now! Come and play bowls, then dance your way into 2021.

Henderson:
Hyslop/Rule Open One Day Classic: Thursday 28 January 2021, 9am start, $80 per team. Teams of 4, any combination, as long as there is at least one member of the opposite sex in your team. 2 games of 4s and 2 of pairs. Prize pool of $1,500. Wear whites or team colours please. Fantastic raffle prizes.  Limited first 18 teams.  BYO lunch with a free sausage sizzle at the end of the day.  Entries close 25 January 2021. To register, phone Alan on 027 4359 023 or email a.hyslop@barfoot.co.nz. Payment into 12-3039-0285668-00 (use H-R Classic as Reference and your name)

Howick:
Wednesdays Open ACT: $10 per person, 9.10 am for 9.30 start on our excellent grass greens, Generally 4 games of 9 ends, Morning tea provided after the first game. Prizes New World vouchers.
Fridays Open AC 2-4-2: $5 per person, 12.40 for 1pm start, Prizes New World vouchers. Online entries via www.howickbowls.co.nz/tournaments Entries close midday Tuesday for the Wednesday tournaments and midday Thursday for the Friday tournaments - both online and on the clubhouse sheets. Tournament Manager Peter Roylance  021 576 679 or email pgroylance@gmail.com 

Kohimarama: 
Open Triples Tournament 2020-21: $10 per person.  Jan 26/ Feb 9, 23/ Mar 16, 30/ April 20. 9am for 9.30am start. Format 4 games x 1hr 15min. Morning and afternoon tea provided BYO lunch. 1st place through to Lucky Lead take home great meat packs. Kohi now has eftpos for bar purchases. Gather your team of three (any combination) and register for Kohi Tuesday Triples with Bev Callingham: 021 023 78056 email beverleycallingham@gmail.com

Mt Wellington:
Open ACT Ham Tournament: Sunday 13 December,  9.00am start.  $60 per team, morning tea and lunch provided.  Entertainment from 5pm-8pm. To enter contact Shelley Talbot on 022 680 5515 or ring the club on 527 6535.

New Lynn:
Avondale Bowling Club Xmas Eve Tournament: Played at New Lynn Bowling Club on Thursday 24 December, ACT, 9am start, $60 per team, Lunch included. To enter: text 021 533 515 or 021 055 4556

Pt Chevalier:
VICTORY CUP: OUR PREMIER TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON. Saturday 16 January - Sunday 17 January 2021, 9am start. ACT, $150 per team *Limited to the first 32 paid entries. Catered lunch supplied both days. GREAT PRIZE MONEY.
To enter contact: Glen Poole, Club Manager. Phone: 09 846 6728, Mobile: 021 1242714 Email: ptchevbowls@gmail.com Pay entry to: Bank account: 12-3020-0435881-00 Ref: VICTORY Particulars: <name
Hard Luck Hams: For those who haven't won a ham, for those who have eaten their ham, for those who just want to play bowls! Monday 28 December 2020, 9am start, ACT, $45 per team, Limited to first 32 entries. 
To enter contact: Glen Poole, Club Manager. Phone: 09-8466728, Mobile: 021 1242714 Email: ptchevbowls@gmail.com

Remuera:
Open Triples: $30 per team Thursdays 14 January, 11 and 25 February, 11 March, 8 and 22 April 2021 - Starting Time: 10.00 am - 3 x games.
2021 Remuera Extended Bowling Tournament Open Fours Tournament: Limited entries: $120 per team. Closing Date for entries: 12/12/20. Playing days Wednesday  21 and Thursday 22 January 2021. Entries for all tournaments to Howard Sandler 027 275 668 or rembowls@xtra.co.nz

Rocky Nook:
LEN DAVIDSON MEMORIAL BOWLS3FIVE: Sunday 10 January 2021/ 9.30am - 1pm. The second-year celebrating our late Life Member and President. 16 teams of 3, open to Auckland clubs. Len's family has provided and will present the trophy and prize money. $60 per team includes lunch from MAMA YOYA'S MEXICAN CUISINE.  Total prize money of $480. 9am for 9.30am start, playing 2 games of approx. 75min REGISTRATION here. Closes 5pm Friday 8 January (or when full)

Royal Oak:
Midweek AC Triples: Ham Tournament: Wednesday 16 December. Amazing cash, ham and Lucky Draw prizes. AC Triples. 3 games of 11 ends or 90 mins. Start 9.30 am. Cost $45 per team includes a fantastic lunch and great prizes: 3 Whole and 12 half hams, guaranteed min $400. Prize money (min 6 teams) plus voucher Lucky Draw prizes from Walls and Roche Pharmacy. Here’s your chance to win hams, cash or vouchers for Xmas pressies!
Entry: Call Ray Seaman 021 053 1544

St Heliers:
Open Optional Triples: Tuesdays 12 January, 16 February, 9 & 23 March, 6 & 27 April.  9 am for a 9.30 am start, 4 x Games 1 hr 15 min. Only $10 per player, morning tea and nibbles after play, well-stocked bar with friendly prices. Minimum of 4 team prizes plus Lucky Lead, Two & Skip.
Entries to Roger Seaton Ph: 528 6965,  Mobile 027 733 7030, Email rlseaton@orcon.net.nz

Te Atatu Peninsula: 
ACT Open HAM Tournament: Sunday 20 December.  $20 per player, Morning tea & lunch provided.  9am start, 4 games 1hr 15min.
Entries Ph. Club 834-6622 or email teabc@orcon.net.nz, Rod Treadaway 021 02980739 or email rodtreaders@hotmail.com