About Our Programmes

Bowls Canterbury 

Bowls Canterbury are extremely driven and excited to give the youth more Bowls opportunities. We see a lot of potential in these young athletes, so our focus has shifted to the Intermediate and Secondary School age groups. All of our programmes are unique and are specialised for each age group and abilities. Our main intention is to make sure our youth have enjoyable experiences learning the basics and having fun. We also want to make sure that those athletes that are excelling in our sport have the resources and programmes to challenge and push their skills and game capabilities. All of our programmes range of fun activities and modified games that encourage and promote decision-making, problem-solving, communication and fundamental target skills.

 Wednesday Sport We are running our Wednesday Sport as usual this term and depending on school entries will depend on where it will be held to make it easier for you students in terms of transport. Information here: Term 1 Info

Regional Champs -  This years regional champs is at Morrison Ave Bowling Club and students can enter in the singles or pairs division. 
 
SISS Champs - We are excited to announce our new SISS bowls championship tournament. This is a pairs tournament played over two days with shortened games and great competition. Please see poster for more information. 
 
CYBA - Anyone aged 9-21 wanting to give bowls a go for the first time or would like some extra practice CYBA is at Burnside Bowling Club once a month on a Friday afternoon. All are welcome. 
 
Internship Opportunity - We are looking for a motivated student to help us with a project. Great chance for a student to see what goes on in a sport organisation and be part of making positive changes. 
CAIMS Tournament - All intermediate schools are welcome to enter in the pairs tournament Tuesday 5 March. Please get your students to talk to their school and enter via the Primary Sport Canterbury website

Koru Games

The Koru Games is a multi-sport event held in the Selwyn District. The Games started in 2014 with now over 10 sports. The Lawn Bowls Competition is based on a modified pairs game at Lincoln Bowling Club. To read more about the game click here.

Watch this CTV article on the Koru Games - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_-qTKV2Hv4

  • Selwyn Sports Trust
  • All Intermediate Schools in the South Island
  • Year 7/8
  • Pairs Tournament
  • 19,20,21 September
  • Please talk to your school about registrations

2022 - After two years of the Koru Games not happening due to covid, this year the games were in full swing and what a success it was. There were almost 3,000 participants from all over the South Island competing in 15 different sports. Lawn Bowls was a popular choice with 19 boys teams, 19 girls teams and 7 mixed teams entered. The level of talent among the year 7&8 students from schools around Canterbury was impressive. Over three days we saw great bowls games, awesome sportsmanship and etiquette. Thank you to the team out at the Lincoln Bowling Club and the Selwyn Sports Trust for your support and help over the Koru Games.

2021 - 21/22/23 September 2021

2020 - This event was cancelled due to COVID.

2017 -  The 3rd annual Koru Games, 19th - 21st September, saw 120 years 7 & 8 students competing against one another. 14 different schools were involved in the Lawn Bowls competition, all of which came from Canterbury. Again this event could not be possible without the support and commitment from Lincoln Bowling Club, who each year, provide the venue and numerous volunteers that support the competitors each day. 

2016Koru Games 2016 saw an increase in participation numbers not only in Bowls but in all 10 sports. There were 60 teams entered from 17 schools. The competition was held in September at the Lincoln Bowling Club. Lincoln Bowling Club were again a crucial part of the running of the event, as they were able to provide the manpower be able to support the participants. This year Emily Robbins from Bowls Canterbury organised the event and received support from Katie Griffiths Bowls Canterbury) and Lincoln Bowling Club. 

2015-  On the 16th - 18th of September the Koru Games took place at Lincoln Bowling Club. This programme was part of the Selwyn Sports Trust multi-sport event for primary school students at year 7 and 8 levels. Bowls was lucky enough to be one of the five sports offered to students. The bowling competition included a field of 47 pairs of teams and was a great success on the green. Ali Choukry from Bowls New Zealand organised the event and received support from Bowls Canterbury staff and volunteers.

EVENT

WHEN

AGE ENTRY

WHERE

January

February

Canterbury Open U26 Mixed Pairs

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February 2024

South Island U26

Canterbury

Canterbury Wednesday Sport Inter School Competition

February – March

Secondary School

Canterbury

March

Canterbury Intermediate School & Middle School - CAIMS 7&8 Tournament

March

Years 7 and 8 Intermediate and Middle Schools

Canterbury

Canterbury Regional Champs – Singles and Pairs

March

Secondary School

Canterbury

National Rangatahi Bowls Under 21 Singles Championships – Singles tournament played in a Bowls3Five format.

 End of March

U21

Auckland

National Secondary School Bowls3Five Championship

End of March

Secondary School Students 11 years and up

Auckland

April

May

Canterbury V Dunedin Tournament

End of May 2023

U26 Selected Team

Hopes Indoor Bowls Stadium Dunedin

June

STEP-UP session with Todd Astle – Mental Skills

Sunday 25 June 2023

 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Those involved in the Step-Up Programme

Riccarton Racecourse Bowling Club

            EVENT

WHEN

AGE ENTRY

WHERE

July

Wellington U26 5-a-side Tournament

Friday 14 – Sunday 16 July

U26 – Entry Required

Wellington

August

STEP-UP session with Tayla Bruce – Reach the Top and Goal Setting

Sunday 6 August

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Those involved in the Step-Up Programme

Club Redcliffs Bowling Club

STEP-UP session with

Time TBC

Those involved in the Step-Up Programme

Location TBC

September

STEP-UP session with

Time TBC

Those involved in the Step-Up Programme

Location TBC

Koru Games

19,20,21 September

South Island year 7&8 Students

Lincoln Bowling Club

October

Living house Burnside U26 Singles

Friday 6 – Sunday 8 October 2023

U26 – Entry required

Burnside Bowling Club

Canterbury Wednesday Sport Inter School Competition

October – November

Secondary School

Canterbury

November

Year 5&6 Summer Tournament

Date TBC

Year 5&6

Location TBC

Year 7&8 Summer Tournament

Date TBC

Year 7&8

Location TBC

South Island Secondary School 9&10 Mixed Pairs Tournament

Monday 20 – Wednesday 22 November 2023

Years 9 and 10

Location TBC

Koru Games

The Koru Games is a multi-sport event held in the Selwyn District. The Games started in 2014 with now over 10 sports. The Lawn Bowls Competition is based on a modified pairs game at Lincoln Bowling Club. To read more about the game click here.

Watch this CTV article on the Koru Games - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_-qTKV2Hv4

  • Selwyn Sports Trust
  • All Intermediate Schools in the South Island
  • Year 7/8
  • Pairs Tournament
  • 19,20,21 September
  • Please talk to your school about registrations

2022 - After two years of the Koru Games not happening due to covid, this year the games were in full swing and what a success it was. There were almost 3,000 participants from all over the South Island competing in 15 different sports. Lawn Bowls was a popular choice with 19 boys teams, 19 girls teams and 7 mixed teams entered. The level of talent among the year 7&8 students from schools around Canterbury was impressive. Over three days we saw great bowls games, awesome sportsmanship and etiquette. Thank you to the team out at the Lincoln Bowling Club and the Selwyn Sports Trust for your support and help over the Koru Games.

2021 - 21/22/23 September 2021

2020 - This event was cancelled due to COVID.

2017 -  The 3rd annual Koru Games, 19th - 21st September, saw 120 years 7 & 8 students competing against one another. 14 different schools were involved in the Lawn Bowls competition, all of which came from Canterbury. Again this event could not be possible without the support and commitment from Lincoln Bowling Club, who each year, provide the venue and numerous volunteers that support the competitors each day. 

2016Koru Games 2016 saw an increase in participation numbers not only in Bowls but in all 10 sports. There were 60 teams entered from 17 schools. The competition was held in September at the Lincoln Bowling Club. Lincoln Bowling Club were again a crucial part of the running of the event, as they were able to provide the manpower be able to support the participants. This year Emily Robbins from Bowls Canterbury organised the event and received support from Katie Griffiths Bowls Canterbury) and Lincoln Bowling Club. 

2015-  On the 16th - 18th of September the Koru Games took place at Lincoln Bowling Club. This programme was part of the Selwyn Sports Trust multi-sport event for primary school students at year 7 and 8 levels. Bowls was lucky enough to be one of the five sports offered to students. The bowling competition included a field of 47 pairs of teams and was a great success on the green. Ali Choukry from Bowls New Zealand organised the event and received support from Bowls Canterbury staff and volunteers.

South Island Secondary School 9&10 Open Pairs Tournament

We are excited to announce a new event this year which is the initiative of South Island Secondary School Assn. To have this as a regular event we need it to be supported across the South Island. This is a great age for our rangatahi to start playing our sport so let’s get the word out there to ensure it stays on the calendar.

One of our main focuses is growing our game for our rangatahi and while this has been challenging, we are seeing positive progress. This 9&10 Open Pairs Tournament starts Monday 20 November until Wednesday 22 November. It will be in Christchurch with the venue yet to be confirmed and will be any combination pairs. The players do not have to come from the same school to compete.

Entries open Monday 3 September and close Friday 10 November and will be done through Bowls Canterbury.

More to come.

Secondary School Regional Single and Pairs Champs

Date: 15 March 2023

Location: Morrison Ave

Singles and 2-4-2 Pairs

Section Play Draw and Results - Singles

Section Play Draw and Results - Pairs

FINAL Draw and Results - Singles

FINAL Play Draw and Results - Pairs

Bowls for the Youth 

Bowls have come a long way over the years and it is great to see the youth involvement skyrocket. Our younger players have the ability to bring a different game to the green which arises new challenges for our bowling community in Canterbury.

Bowls Canterbury is one of the best Centres in New Zealand for promoting youth bowls and it could not happen without the support from our clubs. We have a range of great opportunities where our young athletes can represent their schools to play in our competitions where they can learn, grow and develop their game of Bowls with their friends.

Bowls Canterbury Tournaments/Programmes

Primary and Intermediate (Year 5 to 8)

CAIMS Pairs Tournament 

  • Primary Sports Trust
  • Year 7/8
  • Pairs Competition
  • March 2022
  • Entries are made through the Primary Sports Canterbury - Michael Wilson
  • More details to come

Summer Tournament

  • Primary Sports Trust
  • Year 5/6
  • Pairs Competition
  • Date TBC (end of the year)
  • Entries are made through the Primary Sports Canterbury - Michael Wilson
  • More details to come

Summer Tournament

  • Primary Sports Trust
  • Year 7/8
  • Pairs Competition
  • Wednesday 16 November
  • Contact Erica (development@bowlscanterbury.co.nz) to enter
  • Click here for more information.

Secondary School Year 9-13

Regional Champs

  • Secondary Schools Singles and Pairs Tournament
  • March 2022
  • Entries are made through Schools Sports Coordinators and Enter NOW
  • More details to come

Burnside Under 26 Singles

Details: Burnside Website and Facebook

Registrations Close:

Entries are made through Burnside BC - burnsideu26@gmail.com

Date: Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 October 2022.

Wednesday Sport Bowls 

Bowls Term One 2023 Info

Bowls Info Term 4 2022

Bowls New Zealand - National youth events:

Rangatahi National Singles - Auckland

Details: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 December 2021

Rangatahi National Bowls3Five 

Details: Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 March 2022