New coaches on the rise!

Last weekend was a standout moment for Bowls Auckland as we stepped up to host Bowls New Zealand accredited coaching courses.

With passionate members from across multiple regions coming together, it was a weekend full of learning, connection, and enthusiasm — all aimed at strengthening coaching across our clubs and community.

From foundation skills to the next steps in coach development, it’s exciting to see more coaches ready to make a difference both on and off the green.

Curious about what went on and who took part? 👉Read the full story here

Sign Language Week

As part of NZSL Week, Bowls NZ is excited to share how New Zealand Sign Language is used on the green!

Disabilities Player of the Year: Hazel Littlejohn shows us some of the signs she uses during bowls games. Thank you, Hazel, for helping make our sport more inclusive and for sharing your skills with us.

Thrilling finale at Mercedes Cup

Whangārei delivered picture-perfect autumn conditions as Kensington Bowling Club hosted the 2025 Mercedes Cup on 3 May. The competition was fierce, with clubs from Northland, Far North, North Harbour, Counties Manukau, and Auckland battling over five nail-biting rounds. Mt Albert Bowling Club emerged victorious, thanks to standout performances — particularly Ryan Hill’s dominant singles campaign and a sensational final end from the pairs duo, Hitesh Ranchhod and Mark Posa.

A dramatic jack movement sealed a last-gasp win, pushing Mt Albert past Orewa by a razor-thin +2 differential. The triumph marks a memorable end to the junior careers of Mark Posa, Marisa Posa, and Ranchhod.

👉 Read the full article here

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.

👉 Learn more & apply  Applications close: Sunday, 15 May 2025 

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: 14 May 2025

PBA Auckland is back for 2025!

The Professional Bowls Association (PBA) returns in 2025 — your chance to stay sharp over the winter months and earn the opportunity to represent New Zealand at World Bowls Tour events in the UK.

Membership is open now, entries for events will open on 1 June and will be open until Thursday 5:00 pm, before the weekend of the events, with the draws being released at 3:00 pm Friday.

👉To find out how it all works here

ABC Junior Champ of Champ Singles

We are now just three weeks away from the Auckland Bowling Club Junior Champ of Champ Singles for 2025; we will be playing on King’s Birthday weekend, Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June, and entries close on Sunday 25 May at 7pm.

The format includes section play on Saturday and 16 players battling it out in the knockout phase at Auckland BC on Sunday. Every player will have a minimum of three games. The tournament will be reported on BowlsHub, and the plan is that it will carry ranking points.

The tournament remains open to any qualified player in New Zealand, and the entry fee is $20 per person, which will be collected at the venues. As well as the Greame Scott Shield for the winner, there will be a cash prize pool with values yet to be determined.

Qualification will remain the same:

• If your club runs a 1-5 singles tournament in 2024-25, the winner qualifies.
• If your club runs separate 1-5 tournaments for men and women in 2024-25, both winners qualify.
• If your club runs a 1-8 singles in 2024-25, and the winner is a 1-5 player, that winner qualifies.

All we can guarantee is that you’ll see club shirts you’ve never seen before, meet people you may not otherwise meet, and have a chance to test yourself against others striving to excel in their formative bowling years. At this stage, we’re not yet sure about the communication lines being open to the weather gods, but we’ll do our best.

More information will be posted as the tournament comes together. For now, if you have any questions or wish to put in your entry, please feel free to contact:
Paul Neazor on mobile 027 490 6214 or email paul_neazor@hotmail.com