Coaching refresh
In a move set to energise the coaching landscape of lawn bowls in our region, Bowls Auckland has embarked on a refreshing journey towards a more unified coaching structure.
The Auckland Bowling Coaches Association (ABCA) convened a Special General Meeting, to discuss significant organisational changes. Members agreed to dissolve ABCA and integrate its functions under a new committee structure directly within Bowls Auckland by unanimous vote.
Zone Coach Convenors
Zone Coach Convenors gathered at Bowls Auckland office on Thursday evening. Preparing for the upcoming 1-5 Year Winter programme was one topic of discussion.
(L-R) Les Smith, Catherine Bien, Leon Chapman, Dean Bartlett, Brendon Walton, Les Eagleton and Robyn Reihana
Champ of Champs Singles
Last weekend marked the kickoff of Bowls Auckland's highly anticipated Champion of Champion series, setting the stage for an exciting Singles event.
Drawing in the crème de la crème from Auckland's clubs, the competition was a vibrant mix of familiar seasoned bowlers and fresh faces eager to make their mark on their first-ever COC event.
1-5s unleash their skills at the Fours!
1-5s are a dynamic bunch – excited and eager to bowl at any opportunity. With two action-packed days of competition, you could see and feel the adrenaline in this any combination Fours event.
Some of the crowd favourites found themselves falling short of the mark at the later stages of the competition. However, the real suspense lies in the air as we await the Final between F Te Whare, H Brown, N Prendiville, and B Hunter from Blockhouse Bay, and D Gordon, R Powell, R Randeniya and P McConnell from Royal Oak.
Who will emerge victorious and claim the title? We'll keep you posted on the match date once it's confirmed.
The New Lynn Bowling Club is delighted to introduce Aggie Motu as their new Club Manager! With her extensive experience in administration and a proven track record of achieving results, Aggie is the perfect fit for the club.
With top-notch interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, and her dedication to smooth and efficient implementation align perfectly with the club's goals. Aggie officially began her duties this week, with interim club manager Craig Pryor assisting in the transition period.
The rescheduled Auckland Men's Singles and Women's Triples kicks off this weekend - with 112 men across seven clubs while the ladies are all at St Heliers. Good luck everyone!
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Good luck
All the best to the 1-5 Interclub winners, Carlton Cornwall Gold who head north this weekend to take part in the Mercedes Cup.
Here is the latest edition of Inside Bowls.
It's worth a read, this issue features some of our very own Kiwis!
Mat Blacks face Australia for 25th Trans Tasman test
Anticipation is building as the Mat Blacks prepare to take on their Australian counterparts in what will be the 25th Indoor Bowls biannual Trans-Tasman Test Match. The three-day clash will take place at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club on 9-11 May, with the opening ceremony setting the tone on Thursday at 9:00 am.
New Zealand has had a stranglehold on the Henselite Trophy for over a decade now, with Australia’s last victories dating back to 2009 and 2011.
While the Mat Blacks have enjoyed some big wins in the past, the two most recent tests have come down to the wire. 35-31 and 34-32 were the final scores in Ballarat (2022) and Invercargill (2019), and a similar scoreline can be expected again.
History of Aero Bowls
Everything you need to know about Aero Bowls!
Their precision manufacturing process, bowls models and grips, plus hear from pro bowlers and why they choose Aero.
Mac Elliott Classic
The annual Mac Elliot Classic was held last weekend, with 24 teams from all around the place coming along to compete.
Congratulations to the team of Brian Wilson, Tony Garelja, Steve Cox and Gordan Smith for taking home the trophy!
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors Craigs Investment Partners and all the players who participated! We look forward to seeing you all back here next season!
-- Jess MacKinven
Toot, toot...Ōtāhuhu Railway well on track!
Our bowling club ran its fourth mid-week Triples event this Wednesday, 1 May. we were blessed with a beautiful day and a full green of 18 teams from 16 different clubs and bowlers having a great day!
We have received nothing but positive feedback about the tournament, including the kai we provided!
ORBC is running well on track thanks to all the players, our wonderful sponsors and our awesome tournament team!
-- Philly Akaruru
All clubs welcome...
Date: Sunday, 23 June 2024
Where: Royal Oak Bowls
Time: 12:00pm arrival,12:30pm start
RSVP: By 7 June
Junior Singles Champ of Champs
The Auckland Bowling Club Junior Singles Champ of Champs is going to be held this year on the weekend of 25 and 26 May. We invite anyone who has won a club Junior Singles title under any of these conditions to take part:
- Winner of the Year 1-5 Singles title if the club runs one competition for all Juniors
- If the club runs Men’s and Women’s competitions separately, the winner of either or both players can enter
- A Year 1-5 player who won the Junior Singles title if the club runs the competition in a Year 1-8 format.
The format will be a straight knock-out. Any byes will be disposed of in the first round. Matches will be a race to 21, with no time limit. Depending on entries, sections of the competition may be played at other clubs in the Auckland area. This will be advised in due course.
If we have more than 16 entries, three matches will be played on Saturday and a Finals Day will be held at Auckland Bowling Club on Sunday 26 May. If there are 16 or fewer entries, the tournament will be completed on Saturday 25 May.
Entry is $20 per player, payable on the day, and all players will be asked to bring a marker. There will be a trophy and a prize pool for this competition.
Entries can be made to Paul Neazor - paul_neazor@hotmail.com or 027 490 6214
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Date: Saturday, 27 July 2024
Where: Mt Eden Bowling Club
Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am
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