I don't like the wind but I can always adjust the
sails to get to my destination
said everyone bowling last weekend!
Definition of...
wind
A very curious element. It is never where you want it.
The flags up on the club house indicate that it is coming from the West while down on the green it is gusting from the East.
You will find it is absolutely incredible how the wind always assists your opponent.
Source: The Lawn Bowls Dictionary,
by Keith Dunstan
Image source: Ako Cartoons
Summerset Fours & Mixed Pairs cancelled...
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Bowls NZ announced on Monday 14 February the cancellation of the Summerset Fours & Mixed Pairs. |
Upcoming events
27 February – Auckland Rep Day: 1-5 Auckland vs Counties cancelled
5-6 March – Auckland National Interclub 7s
8 March – Auckland Secondary School Pairs
13 March – Auckland Rep Day: Open Prem 1 & 1-5 Year
17-20 March – Bowls NZ National Intercentre
26-27 March – Saturday Interclub 8s & Half Day 6s
26-27 March – Bowls NZ National Rangatahi Bowls Singles
28-29 March – Bowls NZ National Secondary School Bowls3Five
Coaching & Skills training clinics
60 plus bowlers from various experience levels registered for Auckland Bowls two Coaching & Skills Training Clinics held this month at Remuera Bowling Club.
Auckland Bowls Coaching & Player Development Manager Leif Selby says, "We've had a good turnout for our two clinics. The clinics cover a range of vital elements required for bowlers to get a broader perspective of their capabilities and reach their full bowling potential. Ultimately, these clinics provide bowlers with a complete understanding while strengthening key skill sets such as mental focus and concentration, the importance of a disciplined pre-shot routine, visualisation, identifying and dealing with emotions, mental preparation for upcoming matches and goal-setting.
I also introduce some core skill set training activities to challenge and prepare bowlers to succeed in those goals. I look forward to following the progress of the attendees."."
Bowlers attending clinic on Thursday 17 February
Curling
Have you been watching the curling at the Olympics?
Curling is related to bowls, boules, and shuffleboard. It is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles.
Auckland Curling is holding “Have a Go” nights at Paradise Ice Rink in Avondale, in the coming Saturdays or Sundays.
Click the link for more
info and registration
Centre events
Open Bowls3Five
Finals
Tuesday 15 February
A total of 42 teams battled for the Auckland title held by Auckland Bowling Club. Even though a pathway spot in the Bowls3Five on Sky Sport League was not up for grabs, the winner would earn direct entry to the National playoffs. After three rounds of qualifying the top eight squared off at Auckland Bowling Club on 15 February 2022.
Congratulations to the winners Vili Fifita, Maroi Pereti & Bevan Beckham – Auckland Bowling Club
National 7s Interclub
Clubs get your team entries in - entries will close this Sunday...
20 February 2022.
From our clubs
Club champs
Mt Albert Bowling Club
12-13 February 2022
Cyclone Dovi couldn't stop the MABC members battling it out for two of our Club Champ titles over the weekend!
On Saturday, Peter Thorne, Johnny Pocrnich, Dan King and Paul Shumack won the 2022 Club Champ Fours. Congratulations to the winning team and a great effort from runners-up Paul Stitt, Jeffrey Eskrigge, Gary Cross and Craig Simms.
Fours winners (L-R): Johnny Pocrnich, Paul Shumack, Peter Thorne & Dan King
Our Juniors continued the bowling on Sunday with the Club Champ Junior Singles. Congratulations to Jim Gray for winning the title against Leon George in the final - an exceptional effort from both in the wild weather.
Overall it was a top-notch weekend of bowling from all members and well done to our champions.
Contributed by Jhanna Savov
Juniors winner Jim Gray and runner-up Leon George
Women's Triples
Royal Oak Bowls
13 February 2022
Congratulations to our Open Women's Triples winners: Rima Strickland, Janine Young and Andrea Wilson. They beat Lesley McLinden, Robyn Fisher and Nicole Singer in Sunday's Final.
The 2-life system meant we had two teams left on Sunday morning: Rima, Janine and Andrea with two lives playing Lesley, Robyn and Nicole with one life. In the first game, Lesley’s team won 17/5 - which meant the Final would take place after lunch, where Rima’s team won 16/7.
A brilliant effort by everyone in some pretty challenging weather conditions.
Contributed by Alastair McKenzie
Congratulations to winners (top): Rima Strickland, Janine Young & Andrea Wilson and in second (bottom): Lesley McLinden, Robyn Fisher & Nicole Singer.
Jacks moved, bowls turkeyed!
Howick Bowls
13 February 2022
Last Sunday Howick Bowling Club held its post-section play for the Open Pairs.
The wind blew every which way and gusted to 70 kph. Jacks moved, bowls turkeyed off into the next rink, or gave up halfway along the green. Then came the horizontal rain. About 1pm it all got too hard.
The club is in talks with Bear Grylls about extreme bowls and has entered a team in the next series of Survivor!
Contributed by Rod Sadgrove
Champ Singles
Auckland Bowling Club
13 February 2022
Sunday saw 22 players line up for the Champ Singles at the Auckland Bowling Club. Not only did they have to compete against each other, but they also had to compete against the wind and the rain!
Goldilocks Day
St Heliers
15 February 2022
Tuesday was the perfect “Goldilocks Day” to be playing lawn bowls at St Heliers. Not a cloud in the sky, just a gentle zephyr with a pleasant 24C and very low humidity.
Twenty two teams played in the Grace Joel Retirement Village sponsored event. Bowlers did not waste the superb conditions, with four teams each having four wins.
Jackie O’Fee was on hand to present the prizes and gave a very informative address to the very attentive bowlers.
Contributed by Roger Seaton
Congratulations to winners John Brown, Scott Jolly & Mike Rapson with 4 wins 23 ends & 42 points
Auckland Social Bowls Final
Bridge Park Bowling Club
Sunday 10 April 2022
Calling all clubs running Twilight Bowls3Five or Social Bowls leagues. Bridge Park is hosting this year's Auckland Social Bowls Final. We’re looking for entries from your social bowls league winning team to represent your club.
Venue – Bridge Park Bowling Club, 27a Taylor Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022
Start time – 9:30am
Format – Twilight Bowls3Five. Three games (two before lunch, one after)
Wear – Mufti or club colours
Cost – Free
Lunch – BYO
Prize – Playing for the Auckland Social Bowls Cup. Other prizes are also up for grabs.
Entry – Contact Alastair McKenzie 022 029 1788 or alastair@aucklandbowls.co.nz
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