Bowls Auckland celebrates longstanding contributions
Bowls Auckland celebrates the longstanding contributions of two of its members to the sport of bowls!
Michael Feek was awarded life membership, and Kevin Hickland was awarded Patron at its 110th AGM held on Saturday, 29 July 2023.
Bowls Auckland also welcomed the appointment of a new board member, Craig Pryor.
Performance structure
Within Performance (representative, development, and talent identification) Bowls Auckland has seen an awesome opportunity to add value by offering identified players the chance to develop and play in a safe and growth focussed environment whilst creating a strong connection with Bowls Auckland.
Bowls Auckland has created a new role ‘Performance Lead’ which Alison Rennie will fulfil and will focus on enhancing and building on what we have done in the past, and in collaboration with the team officials by establishing a ‘Performance Program’ that includes:
- playing opportunities (i.e, tournaments)
- training opportunities
- off-green developmental opportunities
- talent ID structure and communication
- team culture and squad opportunities.
Alison Rennie commented, "Under the Performance Program we will work to support and grow player's capability to thrive and reach their potential, on and off the green.
"Overall, we had pretty pleasing results last season, so I'm excited that with our team officials, we will be able to consolidate and build a successful program for the new season."
"I am really pleased to have the following onboard as team officials: Neville Hill, Tere Brunton, Bev Crowe, Peter Blucher, Les Smith, Robyn Reihana, Robyn Fisher. We do have a couple of vacancies in the Under 26 space, so if you're interested, please get in touch."
Congratulations Alison and all team officials.
Click on the links to view Performance documents:
- Performance Structure 2023-2024
- Performance calendar 2023-2024
WinterClub Final
It was a great day on the green for Epsom Bowls on Sunday 30 July winning both the Cup Final and the Plate Final - congratulations.
Both Finals delivered close-fought battles. In the Plate Final, Pt Chevalier's Fours 2 snatched a win 27-26, and their Fours 1 were beaten by a bigger margin. Epsom Falcons won, 60-44.
In the Cup Final, Mt Albert and Epsom Eagles fought a nailbiter, but it was Epsom Eagles day, taking the title, 56-55.
Molly Mortimer Trophy
Sometimes you need to shout for an umpire, but that wasn’t the case on Sunday, 30 July at Takapuna. Twelve hardy umpires from Auckland crossed the Rubicon to battle the North Harbour Umpires in the annual Molly Mortimer Challenge.
The conditions of play stipulate that “Four teams each of Triples square off over two rounds of eight ends. It is a winner take all scenario based on shots scored and in the event of a draw the trophy will remain with the holder” being North Harbour.
All eight games were closely fought, and as the teams assembled in the club rooms for post-match refreshments, no one was certain of the outcome. The results were announced - it was North Harbour 55–59 Auckland.
The Molly Mortimer trophy was donated by Fay Chapman and Jean Ashby and named in honour of their mother, a passionate bowler and umpire. Jean is a life member of Bowls New Zealand and remains a stalwart of the North Harbour Umpires Association, where at 89, she still gets out and about on the greens with her tape and law book. Jean was in attendance on Sunday and made the official presentation.
-- Gerard Hulst
Jean Ashby presents the Molly Mortimer trophy to Auckland Umpire, Gerard Hulst
Dale Knight, proudly holds the trophy surrounded by his fellow Auckland Umpires.
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Club Manager
Howick Bowling Club is looking for a Club Manager
This is a newly created, exciting role aimed at assisting the Club to achieve its vision of being the 'heart of the community'.
It's a full-time role with flexible hours, which will include a level of weekend commitment due to the nature of bowling club activities.
If your skills include...
- a real passion for getting people active and knowledge of the benefits of sport
- previous experience in a community sporting or small business setting
- outstanding organisation and time management skills
- an ability to relate well to people at all levels
... this may be the role for you
Henderson Bowls is looking for a greenkeeper
Presently two of our grass greens are due to be refurbished after extensive damage during the flooding in January.
We plan to plant these with Starweed and will require the services of a greenkeeper to look after these and general maintenance of one artificial green.
For further information contact Gerry Guy on 027 607 1940.
Please email your CV to secretary@hendersonbowls.co.nz
Coaching Courses
We are keen for more coaches to be involved in our great game of Bowls.
There are three courses available on
23 & 24 September 2023- all courses are being held at Bowls Auckland office in Mt Eden.
Ian Birch Memorial
Come and join Epsom Bowls to celebrate the life and contribution of Ian Birch at the Ian Birch Memorial on 9 & 10 September 2023.
Ian Birch became a Patron of the Epsom Bowls Club in 2014, where he had been a member for over 50 years.
He joined the Club in 1966 and was honoured with a Life Membership in 1987. A long-time advocate of bowls and one of bowls most influential people in the game, throughout his life, Ian held numerous positions at the Club and in the wider bowling community - from Club President, Chair of the Board, NZ President, World Bowls President, and Promotions Director of Bowls NZ, to name just a few.
In 1988 he was awarded NZ Sports Administrator of the Year, and in 1993 was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to bowls.
Ian had a great voice for radio and was a favourite for 'Sports Round-Up' with his distinctive call sign, "This is Ian Birch - from the Bowls."
We look forward to seeing you there. Click on the flyer below for details on the
Ian Birch Memorial...
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