We spring forward 1 hour this weekend!
New brand of youth bowls – Rangatahi Roll Up!
In a world filled with technology and fast-paced living, it’s crucial to provide our rangatahi (youth) with unique and enriching experiences that, not only keep them active but also foster a sense of belonging within their community.
Bowls Auckland alongside clubs, have taken up this challenge! We introduce you to a new brand of youth bowls – Rangatahi Roll Up! Offering quality on and off-green experiences for rangatahi across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Royal Oak wins double 1-5 Triples titles
Sunday was one of the greatest days for Royal Oak Bowls and for the Fisher family. Within two hours the Club had won not one but two titles - Steve Fisher was Skip of Royal Oak's Men's 1-5 Year Triples team while his step-daughter Nicole Singer was Skip of the Women's Triples team led by Steve's partner and Nicole's mum, Lee Singer. With Des and Robyn Fisher cooking up a storm in the kitchen, the day was a real family affair.
Both Finals were thrilling. Nicole's team; Lee (L), Adele Nelson (2), and Nicole (S) found themselves quickly 2-6 behind against Auckland Bowling Club's Gloria Teinaki, Lisa Appleyard and Amy Doland. but eventually stamped their authority on the game and only dropped one further point in the final nine ends to win, 20-11.
The Men's Final was equally thrilling. Pt Chevalier Pirates were leading for most of the game before the Rockets, Carl Martin (L), Peadar MacElvanna (2), Steve Fisher (S) got their noses in front only for the Pirates' Jean-Claude Fuller, Stephen Campbell and Damian Beullens, to storm back in the last two ends to tie 16-16 and force an extra end.
The Pt Chev Skip's first bowl pushed the jack into the ditch close to their back bowl. Steve had one bowl left to beat that which he did with a nerveless backhand draw that finished just at the back of the green near the ditched jack to be holding shot. Their Skip tried to respond but sent his bowl into the ditch. Royal Oak had won to lots of whooping and hollering!
Many thanks to the volunteers who helped support Des and Robyn in the kitchen to make the weekend a fantastic success.
-- Alastair McKenzie
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NZ's PBA's youngest-ever winner!
Congratulations David Motu
The New Zealand PBA Finals Weekend had plenty of new faces and produced many dramatic finishes and storylines at the Waverley Bowling Club in Invercargill.
The Scottish Singles berth went to the NZ PBA’s youngest-ever winner David Motu from Auckland beating local Dave Bean 9-9, 8-6. On the back of Motu’s win, Auckland retained the InterBranch Trophy on a countback from New Plymouth.
Daylight saving starts at 2:00 am Sunday 24 September,
so make sure to move your clocks forward 1 hour!
Auckland umpires promoted
Congratulations to Auckland Umpires Gwen Ng, Lesley McLinden and Nenad Rajic for being promoted to Level 2.
Patron Graeme Bennett awarded Gwen and Lindsey their Level 2 certificates and badges at the Auckland Umpires Association meeting on Thursday, 22 September. Nenad will be presented with his badge on Saturday.
Open Days
There is nothing like a new season opening day that rallies the troops to roll up their sleeves and get things ship-shaped in preparation. As members know, the to-do list can be anything from refreshing the clubhouse, rejuvenating greens, polishing trophies, and setting the new programme – it is all part of the joy of belonging to a club.
Balmoral and Henderson had their open days last Saturday...
2022-2023 Summerset Awards
This year's Summerset Awards Winners were named at the Bowls New Zealand AGM held last Saturday.
You can access the full list of winners by clicking the link below.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
It's pennants season!
-- By Paul Neazor
With the 2023-2024 season starting to roll, competitive players to a man and woman will already have cast their eyes over the calendar. Unless you’re going to be involved in the two early Year 1-5 championships, the first eye-catcher is the Interclub Pennants.
Despite the fact we played this format last year, there still seems to be some confusion over how it works. So, class, sit up straight and pay attention. It’s actually not that hard. Each team, as we know, is made up of nine players in three Triples combinations, and they play two or three games each day. Each time they play the three teams from the same opposition club – so, the rounds are actually straight head-to-head.
Good luck and all the best to the bowlers competing this weekend.
Host venues are:
Saturday qualifying - Auckland Bowling Club, Blockhouse Bay Bowls, Mt Eden Bowls, and Remuera Bowls.
Sunday's post section & HQ - Royal Oak.
Dates:
26 October, 2, 9 & 16 November 2023
Entry fee:
$60 per team
Entry closes:
1 October 2023
Bar person wanted at Blockhouse Bay
Join our friendly team at Blockhouse Bay Bowls as a casual bar person and serve up some fun alongside refreshing drinks!
We're looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a social atmosphere. If this sounds like you, apply now & become a part of our welcoming community!
For more info get in touch with Barrie Robinson at 027 457 4888 or send your CV to bhousebaybowls@xtra.co.nz
General conditions of play
These have been updated for the 2023-2024 playing season
- click below to view.
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