Friday Flash 3 May 2023

Mt Albert wins both Champ of Champs Singles titles

The weekend’s forecast was not looking too good, so the wet weather plan was implemented. This meant the Women moved to New Lynn, while the Men changed to artificial at Blockhouse Bay. Condensing onto C Green, the Round of 32 was split into two – six games played at 9.00am and six games played at 11.30am. The knock-out format meant the winners would progress to the Round of 16.

Tournament Convenor, Les Smith commented, “It was great to see a wide range of clubs and the diversity in experience amongst club champs. Over the entire weekend, I saw plenty of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the players. Heck, players were even thanking the officials, which is so gratefully received.”

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Two titles in one day at ABC

29 April 2023
It was two Club titles in one day for Ryan Hill last Saturday, at Auckland Bowling Club!

Title one was the 1st year Men's Singles between Ryan and Aleksandar Milosavljevic (pictured left). It was a close battle to the final ends. Ryan was victorious.

Title two was the 1-5 Year Men's Singles. On this occasion, Ryan defeated Paul Neazor (pictured right).

What an achievement for someone his age - the future is bright for this member of the Hill dynasty!

-- Greame Scott

National Bowls3Five Interclub Finals

Good luck to Bowls Auckland Bowls3Five winners Adam Blucher, Lauren Mills & Andy Ellis from Te Atatu Peninsula Bowling Club. They compete in this weekend's 2023 Summerset National Bowls3Five Interclub Finals in Naenae.

The fast-paced format of two five-end sets with a powerplay and potentially a tie-breaker is exciting. And you can watch all the action with all three days of live broadcasts on Bowls NZ YouTube Channel and Sky Sport NZ's pop-up channel.

Click below to connect to the events, results & broadcast hub...

EVENT, RESULTS & BROADCAST HUB

1-5 Year Mercedes Cup postponed

Wet weather has once more scuppered an event!

The Mercedes Cup Tournament scheduled for this Saturday, 6 May, by consensus of all teams and organisers, has been postponed. A new date will be arranged and advised to everyone.

Workshop for new laws

Auckland Umpires Association is holding a workshop at Carlton Cornwall Bowls

Date: Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Time: 6.00pm

The workshop will explain and discuss the various amendments to the laws and the domestic regulations effective on 1 April 2023.

Don’t worry if you can’t make this session - we will have further sessions during the winter period - just keep an eye on Friday Flash!

If you are interested, you can email carltoncornwallbowls@xtra.co.nz or text 027 269 5478.

...that way, we can ensure we will have enough large-size law books printed.

Let the good times bowl!

Round About Magazine's May Issue features an article on New Lynn Bowling Club. It's a great read - click below and go to page 14.

YOU CAN READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE...

Missing bowls!

Bridge Park has had about eight sets of social/coaching style bowls (pictured) go missing from its shed over the past months and is stumped as to where they could have got to!

They are of no value to any bowler, and they will definitely not improve one's game.

If anyone out there has any information or ideas that could help solve this mystery - you can contact: Phil Taylor at 027 575 8207 (confidentiality is assured.)

Bowls New Zealand is opening orders for a range of BlackJacks Supporters gear.

Orders close on Wednesday, 10 May.
Delivery in mid-August.
Free shipping on all orders across NZ.

For international orders please contact shop@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

ORDER HERE

Greenkeeper needed

Onehunga & Districts is looking for a Green Keeper

We only have one maniototo green, so if you are interested and require further information please contact:
Martin Boyle on 021 771 467 or Graham King at 021 682 536.

Please email your CV to
onehungaanddistrictsbc@gmail.com

Applications close at 6pm on Friday 20 May 2023.