Auckland & Howick win under cover!

Finals Weekend wrapped up with a bang as Auckland and Howick bowling clubs surged to the top, capturing multiple crowns across six fiercely contested disciplines at Royal Oak.

Despite the rain shifting play under cover, the competition remained electric. Lisa Prideaux dazzled with double victories in Women’s Singles and Triples, while Howick’s Neil Fisher edged a nail-biting Men’s Singles final.

Stephen Campbell capped off his 1–5 career with a fifth title, and Penny Yam showcased clinical precision to secure the Women’s 1–5 crown. From clutch shots to dominant Triples tactics, Auckland and Howick proved unstoppable forces to close the season in style.

Team cohesion, individual brilliance, and tactical mastery were on full display throughout the weekend, underscoring the region’s impressive depth of talent. With experienced champions and rising stars alike making headlines, the stage is set for even more thrilling battles in the seasons ahead.

👉 Read the full article here
👉Check out the full photo album here

Shade Systems NZ Champ of Champs Series is Here!

Best vs Best. Club vs Club. Mate vs Mate.

The eagerly anticipated Shade Systems NZ Champ of Champs Series is just around the corner, kicking off with the Singles tournament on the weekend of 17 and 18 May.

This iconic series spans five thrilling events: Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours, and Mixed Pairs, bringing together the finest club champions from across Tāmaki Makaurau in a true knockout style festival of bowls. Victors will not only earn bragging rights, but also secure a coveted place in the National Championships.

This season, Bowls Auckland is proud to welcome Shade Systems NZ as the title sponsor for the first time. While the name might be new to some, their impressive work is well known. Just look at the stunning covered greens at Royal Oak and Remuera.

Shade Systems are industry leaders in custom-designed shade, shelter, and fabric structures. Whether it’s for your club, school, business or community space, they’ve got you covered, literally.

👉 Learn more at www.shadesystems.co.nz

Applications open for Coaches Committee

Here’s your chance to help influence coaching standards and programmes across Auckland by connecting with fellow coaches and sharing best practices.

Applications are now open for the Bowls Auckland Coaches Committee — the team driving coaching programmes and supporting bowlers across our region. We’re seeking experienced, passionate coaches to help deliver the 1–5 Winter Coaching Programme, organise coach networking, and lift coaching standards across Auckland’s five zones.

Apply by: Sunday, 15 May 2025
👉 Learn more & apply

Howick Brings Bowls to Youth with College Programme 

--Les Eagleton

Over five weeks this term, Howick Bowling Club was thrilled to welcome sixty Year 13 PE students from Howick College as part of their NCEA Level 3 PE Academic programme. From 10 March to 11 April 2025, our greens were transformed into classrooms, alive with the energy of students keen to learn the art of bowls.

At Howick BC, we’re passionate about giving back to our community and sharing the sport we love. This programme wasn’t just about ticking academic boxes — it was about showing young people how bowls can be both a challenging and rewarding pursuit. Thanks to our incredible volunteers — a dedicated group of coaches and club players — the programme ran smoothly across four days each week.

Although this was a serious academic assignment, our goal was to make sure the students had plenty of fun along the way. They competed in five ends: two long, two short, and one of their choice, using both forehand and backhand deliveries. Their precision was scored meticulously: 5 points for bowls within one metre of the jack, 3 points for within two metres, and 1 point for staying within the rink boundaries.

And the results? Nothing short of fantastic - 90% of students passed!
✅ 30% achieving Merit
✅ 10% gained Excellence

We were impressed by their commitment and respectful attitude throughout. Watching them grow in skill and confidence over the five weeks was truly rewarding.
Bringing bowls to our local youth reminds us why community partnerships are so valuable. We’ve always believed at the club: bowls is a sport for all ages and introducing it to young people is one of the best ways we can strengthen our community ties and ensure the future of our sport and club stays bright — who knows, we might have just inspired the champions of tomorrow! 

Annual Award Nominations Now Open!

The 2025 Bowls Auckland Awards are just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the people who make our sport so special. Nominations are officially open, and we’re calling on all clubs to recognise those standout players, volunteers, and supporters who’ve gone the extra mile this season.

Nominations close Friday, 13 June 2025 — get involved and make sure your club’s stars get their moment in the spotlight.

👉 Find out how to nominate and get all the details here

2025 Annual General Meeting

Bowls Auckland invites nominations and applications for Board and Committee positions, ahead of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

📅 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
📍 Where: Mt Eden Bowling Club
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals passionate about shaping the future of bowls in Auckland. 

👉For more Available Positions & Forms 
🕔 Applications close: Wednesday, 14 May 2025