Spooktacular Twilight Bowls!
-- Analiese Rands
Auckland Bowling Club’s Halloween-themed Twilight Bowls on Wednesday, 30 October, was a spooktacular success! Teams showed up in imaginative costumes, filling the greens with witches, zombies, and all kinds of creepy characters, bringing a festive flair and plenty of laughs to the night. Everyone embraced the Halloween theme, which made for a lively evening of camaraderie, competition, and of course, classic Halloween treats.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event unforgettable, both on and off the lanes! Next week brings the final round of our social competition—but get ready for the summer series in February 2025. Stay tuned for more details soon!
Stakeholders Engagement Survey
At Bowls Auckland, our stakeholders—including clubs, members, players, coaches, umpires, and partners—are the heart of our community and we’re here to support you all.
Over the past 12 to 24 months, we’ve introduced some exciting changes, including a refreshed strategic direction, enhanced communication tools, and a new staffing structure. Now, we’d love to hear from you! We want to understand how we’re doing, recognise what’s working well, and identify improvement areas.
To gather these insights, we’ve created a Stakeholder Engagement Survey. Unlike our Events/Tournament Survey, this survey focuses on our broader activities, such as club support through programmes and funding, marketing efforts to reach new audiences, and our school engagement initiatives.
The survey is open to everyone. We have sections tailored for different club representatives, including members/players, coaches, umpires, and more. We encourage you to take a few moments to share your thoughts—your feedback is invaluable as we continue to serve and grow our community.
👉 TAKE THE SURVEY This survey will close at midnight on Sunday 17 November.
Take your bowls to the next level with Barrie Lester
Here’s your chance to learn from a pro! Four-time Commonwealth Games medalist and Australian bowls legend, Barrie Lester. He is in Auckland this month, and he’s hosting two special coaching clinics open to everyone! 🌟
Whether you’re new to the game or aiming to reach the next level, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best in the sport!
Last qualifying round at Bowls 3Five!
Auckland Bowling Club was buzzing last night for an exciting final qualifying round at 1-5 Bowls 3Five! With high stakes and intense competition, teams gave it their all for a spot in the top eight.
Curious about who’s moving forward? Find out who qualified and is gearing up for the Finals on 7 November!
Memorable moments at the Clif Shanks 2-4-2 Pairs
-- Alastair McKenzie
The Clif Shanks Memorial 2-4-2 Pairs tournament, held over Labour Weekend at Royal Oak Bowls, was a fantastic event filled with competitive spirit and camaraderie. John Carruthers (Royal Oak) and Teo Turua (Bridge Park) emerged victorious in the Main Event with an impressive 18-8 win. This win marked Teo’s third Clif Shanks title and John’s second—a notable achievement for both bowlers.
In the Plate Event, the ever-popular Royal Oak duo Sam Toloke and Rima Strickland triumphed over John Petelo (Pt Chevalier) and Kolani Maota (Dollar) (Grey Lynn). Meanwhile, the Shoot-out was taken by Liam Hill (Auckland) and Danny Delany (Royal Oak), showcasing the depth of talent on display throughout the tournament.
The Main Final featured a memorable moment when John Carruthers sported his Royal Oak cap during play, only to reveal a Bridge Park shirt underneath at the end. “Teo threw me a shirt, so it made sense to wear the same as him!” John shared with a laugh.
A big thank you to sponsors Metlifecare Retirement Villages and PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak, and the dedicated Rockets volunteer team, whose efforts ensured the tournament ran smoothly. A special highlight was having Clif Shanks' daughters, Carina and Lesley, present the trophy, adding a meaningful touch to the occasion.
We’re already looking forward to the excitement of the 2025 Clif Shanks Memorial tournament!
Clif Shanks Winners 2024: John Carruthers and Teo Turua
Plate winners Rima and Sam with Brian Lloyd from PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak and Marie Kake from Metlifecare Parkside and Hillsborough Heights Villages
What the duck!
-- Darren Schroeder
Glen Eden BC had a 'quacking' surprise last week as a feathered group waddled through! Members tried to wing it and invite the flock to join, but the feathery whānau decided the club wasn’t quite their nest!
Safe to say, Glen Eden is still officially duckless!
Dates: 27-29 December 2024
Entry: $100 per pair
Eligible: Open to all World Bowls affiliated clubs and players with a Bowlshub ID
Entries close: 8 December
This season, we've seen a boost in entries for both the Men’s and Women’s Fours, so it looks like the November timing is a crowd favourite!
Who’s playing who? Find out now and see how the matchups stack up!
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Get ready for round two of the Taylor 8s and Half Day 6s this Saturday, 2 November! Check out the draws and results for round one: |
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More Kiwis play with or have made the move to Taylor Bowls so if you’re in the market to purchase a set check out Taylors' website and pick up a set today - you won’t be disappointed! |
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