Friday Flash 4 November 2022

Just a Game

Bowls, just a friend, to journey's end--

Unchangeable, day in and out the same, a blessing to have & something to hold,
that multitudes spontaneously acclaim more precious by far than mountains of gold.

Raising its song to drive dull care away, it brings to legions what it brought to me,
the sweet companionship of those who play, the game they love in all sincerity.

Excerpt from How to become a Champion by R T Harrison

Gumboot Friday

Today, Friday 4 November, is Gumboot Friday 2022. Gumboot Friday is an initiative created by the mental health charity I AM HOPE that provides free counselling services for under-25s.

Fundraising events are happening around the country today, with all proceeds going towards connecting kids with counsellors. Donations can also be made directly by visiting the Gumboot Friday website.

Rocky Nook Bowls has rebooted its Audio Jacks event as a Gumboot Friday fundraiser. $10 for visitors & members will also be encouraged to donate & if visitors 'bowl in boots', gumboots that is - the club will match their donation!

Wishing Rocky Nook every success for tonight's fundraiser.

Ken Gash: Still galloping through life

Yesterday, Bowls NZ published a wonderful article on Oratia member and Auckland indoor and outdoor champion, Ken Gash as he approaches his 88th birthday.

Here's the link to read the full story.

Upcoming events

5 Nov – Interclub Pennants & Half Day 6s
10 Nov  – Bowls 3Five 1-5 Year
12 Nov  – Interclub Pennants & Half Day 6s
12-13 Nov – National Interclub 7s
17 Nov  – Bowls 3Five 1-5 Year Finals
19-20 Nov – Men’s Triples and Women’s Singles
24 Nov – Reserve Day: Bowls 3Five 1-5 Year Finals
26-27 Nov – Men’s and Women’s Pairs

2022-2023 PLAYING PROGRAMME

Another national title for Adam

During Labour Weekend, Pt Chevalier bowler Adam Baillie played in the Deaf Lawn Bowls NZ Championships held at Fitzroy Bowling Club, New Plymouth. He won the Championship Singles and was third in the Championship Mixed Pairs.

Adam has been selected for the Deaf Lawn Bowls NZ team to compete in Scotland at the 9th International Deaf Bowls Championships in 2023.

This young man has been thriving at lawn bowls since he started playing aged 15. He has collected a number of titles including, the Auckland 1-5 Year Pairs title for 2020-21, the Auckland Secondary Schools Pairs title for 2020, and the Men’s Singles title for NZ Deaf Lawn Bowls in 2019. Adam was a Counties Manukau representative player in the 2019-20 season.

Congratulations on your outstanding achievements so far, we're sure there are many more to come.

Contributed by Janet Baillie

Hip hop at GEBC

Stepping up to the mat and playing on the green bought new meaning at Glen Eden Bowling Club.

Hip hop, rap/jazz artist Tom Scott and his musical project Avantdale Bowling Club were filming a new music video at the club recently. Avantdale Bowling Club is named after the place where Tom grew up, and its self-titled 2018 debut album won NZ Album of the Year.

Check out their latest video Rent Too High...

Contributed by Darren Schroeder

One out of the box at St Heliers

Just as the Melbourne Cup is one of the most prestigious events for racing enthusiasts, St Heliers Bowling Club's annual Melbourne Cup Tournament ranks highly amongst club members and affiliates.

It was “one out of the box” on 1 November, when 28 teams jockeyed for post position to earn the great stakes sponsored by Bayleys Real Estate, David Nightingale & Sylvia Lund of Just Rentals.

In the winner's circle (pictured below) 1st place team of Scott Jolly, Mike Rapson and John Brown are congratulated by the Bayleys Real Estate thoroughbred team of David Nightingale and Ethan Mitchell.

Another anticipated fixture at SHBC was the Labour Day Hong Kong Pairs event. There was chaos outside the club gates as a major market festival relocated to the expansive green alongside the club, but it was all sunshine on the greens.

Pictured below are Louise Doherty (Lead) and Gavin Baker (Skip) looking pretty pleased to be the winning SBHC's Hong Kong Pairs.

A list of firsts for Kohi

It is that time of year for list-making - it is only 51 days until Christmas! At Kohi, we have a list of firsts...

First club championship of the season: Club drawn Handicap Pairs was held in mid-October. The title was earned by Jim Jericevich and Mary de Cleene (pictured below). Runners up were Paul Elsmore and Ian Patterson.

First deck at Kohi: Yes, we are!

First-year bowler badges: We have run out! We've had more new members than badges! No problem, more badges & more new club members are on the way.

First Sundowner Bowls 3Five starts Monday 15 November at 6pm. Trevor is the man in charge so email him at tkdbn1@gmail.com

First time to play in our Super Gold event if you have recently celebrated 65! Contact Bev at beverleycallingham@gmail.com

First 1-5 round-robin tournament: Kohi’s 1-5 Year players have been organising round-robin Singles matches competing in the inaugural Howard Sandler Cup. Matches need to be completed by 11 December, the semis & finals are scheduled for 17 December.

See our listings and flyers under Club Events below for more info.

Contributed by Cynthia Morris

Thursday at Remuera

3 November 2022

Everyone was too busy having fun to get results in for yesterday's roll up, but we've got a few pics!

Twilight Bowls at Rocky Nook

3 November 2022

Another beaut evening last night for week 3 of #twilightbowls3five. Thanks to everyone who donated to Harcourts Twentythree’s fundraiser auction for @GumbootFriday. For those who couldn’t be here, there’s still Friday night’s Audio Jacks fundraiser.

Contributed by Steve King

Centre events

Interclub Pennants &
Half Day 6s

It was a fine start to the Interclub competitions and then the heavens opened and washed some poor Incys out!

As set out in the Conditions of Play, all interrupted and unplayed games from Round 3 will be played on the scheduled Reserve Day of 3 December. Venues will need to be ascertained.

Meanwhile, it looks like we will have better playing conditions this weekend, so good bowling to you all.

Check out results & standings...
Half Day 6s
Interclub Pennants

Event entries

There are a few great Auckland Centre events coming up - so make sure to get your entries in! Simply click on the event image to take you to the entry.

Club events

Ham & Bubbles at Glendowie

24 November 2022

After a year's Covid break, we're stoked to get this very popular tournament up and going again - complete with a brand new sponsor!

If you've never visited peaceful Glendowie Bowls, this is a good one to come to - relaxed and friendly, but still competitive! We'll even try our best to put on some nice Glendowie weather for you! Click on the flyer for details.