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We are sad to hear of the passing of Les Russell. Les was a former President of Bowls Canterbury and chairman of the Bowls Canterbury Board, and was a tireless worker for Bowls Canterbury. Les is also the father of one of our current Board Members, Graham Russell. We send our condolences to Graham and his extended family. Les’s funeral will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 2.30pm. The service will be held at Harewood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium – Corner Wilkinsons & Johns Road.

The programme for Finals Weekend is now available. Please click the link below to view: Finals Weekend Programme We will again be live streaming selected games. Live streamed games can be watched on the following link: https://livestream.com/accounts/10469815/events/8625472 Please share this link to family and friends (live steamed rinks are indicated on the programme). The official practice time at Woolston Park Bowling Club is Friday 12th April from 2.00pm – 5.00pm. If you wish to practice outside of this time, please contact the club directly. A reminder that members if the same team/side must wear garments of the same colour and design.

Congratulations to all the winners and runner up teams of our Post Christmas Interclub competitions. Watson Shield Final: Elmwood Park v Rangiora – to be held at Finals Weekend 13/14 April Men’s 3×3’s Div 1 Winner: Barrington United 1 Runner up: Burnside 2 Div 2 Winner: Morrison Ave Runner up: Bowls Hornby 1 Div 3 Winner: Lincoln Runner up: Kaiapoi Club Div 4 Winner: Hawarden Runner up: Barrington United 2 Men’s Eights Div 1 Winner: Avon Park 1 Runner up: Riccarton RC Div 2 Winner: Rangiora 1 Runner up: Elmwood Park 1 Div 3 Winner: Woolston Park 2 Runner up: Kaiapoi Riverside 1 Div 4 Winner: Woodend 1 Runner up: Morrison Ave 1 Div 5 Winner: Christchurch Runner up: Woodend … Read More

Written by Grant Hassall for Stuff NZ Canterbury have won the New Zealand men’s inter-centre bowls title for a 12th time in a fascinating and fitting finale in Auckland on Sunday afternoon. In the final, Canterbury defeated Nelson 2-1, with the fixture decided in a titanic singles clash which went the way of Canterbury’s Blackjacks international Andrew Kelly 25-24 over current world singles titleholder, Shannon McIlroy. With the final locked at one match apiece, it all came down to the singles game. McIlroy led the singles 13-9 before Kelly turned the screws, drawing better and taking the advantage 22-14. But McIlroy showed his steel, reversing the trend and swamping Kelly. He took the lead 24-23 and then drew three shots … Read More

The Club Executive Tournament (previously Secretary Treasurer’s Tournament) was held today at Belfast Bowling Club. It was great to see entry numbers up from last season, with a total of 12 teams competing for the title. We hope all players enjoyed their day of bowls at Belfast, and would like to thank them (and all other executive committee members at clubs) for all the hard work they do throughout the season. The winners of the event were Jenny Eddy and Colin Stoddart from Halswell Bowling Club.

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to represent Canterbury at the National Intercentre beginning this Thursday in Auckland. Canterbury Women’s Singles: Tayla Bruce Pairs: Sandra Keith and Cait Bassett Fours: Adele Greenfield, Julie Adams, Kim Rowlands, and Tessa Lee Coach: Raelene Peters Canterbury Men’s  Singles: Andrew Kelly Pairs: Gary Lawson and Nathan Glasson Fours: Lance Pascoe, Kelvin Scott, Paul Matheson and Richard Hocking. Coaches: Darryl Hawker, Graeme Rees Manager: Ron Matheson The Women are hoping to defend their title from last year and Coach Raelene Peters has selected a very experienced team. Veteran Canterbury players Angela and Mandy Boyd who were both an integral part of the 2018 team have both made themselves unavailable for this years … Read More

Unfortunately, due to a lack of entries into the National Under 23 Singles event we have had to cancel the event. The event was scheduled to be held at Papanui Club on March 30th and 31st. We are disappointed that the event will not be run, and were looking forward to hosting a National event in Christchurch this season.

All bowls competitions will run as scheduled this weekend. We do not believe there is any danger to our bowling community. If there are any major updates on the situation we will reevaluate our decision. Please get in touch with Katie on 027 530 2233 if there are any issues. We hope you are all safe and well. 

The Bowls Canterbury Office and Shop will be closed all day on Friday 15th March. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience. We will be open again on Monday 18th March at 9.00am.

A wonderful day of bowls yesterday at the Darfield Bowling Club where town clubs (Elmwood Park, Canterbury 2017, Woodend, and Redcliffs Mount Pleasant) played our 4 country sub centres, Men and Women’s teams. The green was very hard and fast resulting in some pretty amazing bowls and interesting heads during all the games. A lot of laughter and friendly competition ensued and it is probably safe to say everyone enjoyed the day, players and spectators alike. Congratulations to the Town teams who have prevailed narrowly with 24 points and a +2 differential. A very close result indeed. Attached is the full result chart for your records. TC Over 65s 2019 A big thank you to the Malvern Sub Centre and … Read More

April 27th and 28th at Parklands Bowling Club The Courses that will be offered are: Foundation, Development, and Update. This is a great time to gain a higher coaching qualification or a different way that you could give back to your club and members. Please see the flier below for more information

A fantastic end to the Development Representative season for both Canterbury’s men’s and women’s teams. At the weekend Canterbury Development Teams traveled to Nelson to compete in a Development event against Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast and Buller. Playing at the Stoke Bowling Club on the competition brings together the best Development players across the top of the South Island who have been playing for less than 12 years. Predominately the Development grade is consider players who have been playing for less than 8 years and the two Canterbury teams that competed consisted of under 8 year players. The Canterbury Women were too strong for the other regions, not losing any games. They draw one fours game, but won the rest … Read More