Friday Flash 22 August 2025

Record Field, Big Finish At ABCA Cup

By Weng Lim

Another action-packed Saturday saw the 1–5 players back on the greens following the Canoe and Campi events. This time, it was the ABCA Cup – with a record 40 teams of mixed Fours split across Howick and Pakuranga.

The format was simple: four round-robin games, each 1 hour 20 minutes. The play, however, was anything but simple – fiercely contested from the first bowl. By lunch, just seven teams had two wins, and with momentum shifting across the afternoon, it all came down to the wire. The final four were ultimately separated by ends won and, if needed, net total of shots.

Results:

🏆 Winners: S Brack, D Davison, C Dunning & S Pomeroy (East Zone)
🥈 Runners-up: J Jericevich, C Blair, J Gunthorp & D Hansen (East Zone)
🥉 Third: H Ranchhod, M Hawthorne, R Bell & A Simpson (West Zone)
🎖 Fourth: P McConnell, E Mitchell, M Upton & K Bowdler (Central Zone)

Special thanks to host clubs Howick and Pakuranga, to all zone convenors, coaches, and umpires Gwen, Christine, and Puna for their invaluable contribution to the 1–5 programme.

Silver success for ABC

How good are these ladies from Auckland BC! 👏

After shining throughout the Auckland 2024–2025 season, they’ve now made their mark on the national stage, bringing home silver at last weekend’s National COC Women’s Pairs. An outstanding effort – keep flying the flag for Tāmaki Makaurau!

Naenae Bowling Club is the place to be for the 2025 Nulook Under 26 Five-a-Side!

Our Auckland U26 squad is ready to battle it out from 10am today in what promises to be an action-packed competition.

Wishing the team the very best — go well out on the greens! 💙💙

👉 Draws & results

Triples action for Mt Albert

Best of luck to Mt Albert’s two triples teams as they take on the National COC Triples this weekend!

Johnny Pocrnich, Neven Grgicevich & Zoran Bartulovich are at Royal Oak while Jhanna Savov, Eva Bell & Marisa Posa are at New Lynn.

Head along to cheer them on if you’re nearby – let’s show our support!💙💙

👉 Draws, results & broadcasts

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