A great article from Bowls New Zealand introducing the National Under 23 Singles that is scheduled in Christchurch on March 30th & 31st. http://bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/club-news/if-youre-under-23-all-roads-lead-to-christchurch-at-the-end-of-march/
Colphil Cup – Canterbury O60s v Southland O60s
Canterbury and Southland yet again played for the Colphil Cup – an annual event played between the two regions for Over 60’s. Six men and six women traveled to Invercargill on Wednesday morning to play at the Invercargill Bowling Club in a range of Pairs, Triples and Mixed Fours over two days. Canterbury proved too strong for the host Centre and have brought the trophy back to Christchurch with them on Thursday evening. Results can be found here: Colphil Cup Results The origin of the Colphil Cup came about approx 6 years ago when realizing the need for our Over 60’s to remain competitive at representative level. The cup is named after the two stalwards of either region – Colin Reynolds (Bowls … Read More
Quad Results – Success for Canterbury
Beautiful conditions at the weekend for the Southern Quadrangular tournament. Held at Bowls Papanui Club, four regions played for the top spot; Marlborough, Nelson, Dunedin and Canterbury in both the Men’s and Women’s grades. Playing four disciplines; singles, pairs, triples and fours; each team of 10 are playing to the best of their ability to prove themselves against Southern’s best in front of each of the regions selectors before they each name their Intercentre team to take part in the Bowls NZ national intercentre competition next month. Day 1 of the competition saw two rounds of three played. In the Women’s grade, the Canterbury Women come out proving why they are the current Women’s Intercentre Champs – winning all 8 … Read More
National U23 Singles Entry
Entry into the National Under 23 Singles is now open. Follow the link to enter, and to view Conditions of Play and Code of Conduct https://bowlscanterbury.co.nz/enter-events/ The event will be held in Christchurch at Papanui Club (310 Sawyers Arms Rd), on 30th – 31st March 2019. Any questions, please get in touch with Katie – 03 3512050 or marketing@bowlscanterbury.co.nz
Centre Mixed Fours Update
In the Centre Mixed Fours event, we had originally kept the make up of teams open to either 2 men/2 women, 3 men/1 woman or 3 women/1 man, as this is the first season we have run the competition. However, after receiving feedback from numerous players we have decided to alter this. Teams must now be made up of 2 men and 2 women only.
Finals Weekend – Results
Results from Day 1 of Finals Weekend are now available, as well as the updated programme for Day 2. Click the link below to view the programme and results: Finals Day programme 2018-19 Make sure you come down to Parklands and support our bowlers. Don’t forget your sunhat! If you can’t make it down to the green, we are also live streaming selected games. To view live streamed games, follow the link below: https://livestream.com/accounts/10469815/events/8523977 Results from Round 1 of Finals: Men’s 3×4 Pennants – Elmwood Park v Burnside Burnside won 18-16, 19-15, 16-18 – winning aggregate 53-49 Centre Women’s Pairs Elmwood Park – Mary Ann Johnstone & Joyce McKinnel v Burnside – Tayla Bruce & Cait Bassett Elmwood Park won 20-5 … Read More
National Secondary Schools Competition Information
Attached below is a flyer for the National SS Competition, Conditions of Play, and the Online Entry Form. Please share this information to ALL Youth members who is playing within your Club. The player needs to be a current pupil at a secondary school to be eligible. Auckland Bowls are the host Centre for this competition so if you want more information please go direct to Auckland Bowls or Lorraine McLeod (Bowls NZ). Please spread the word so this is an exciting competition for our young players. Online Entry National Secondary Schools Singles Online Entry National Secondary Schools Triples National Secondary Schools Competition Information National Secondary Schools Competition – Flier
Sad Passing of James (Jim) Meek
We are sad to hear of the passing of James (Jim) Meek. Jim was a past President and Life Member of Papanui Club Outdoor Bowls. His funeral will be held Thursday 24th January at 2.00pm. Attendees are asked to wear their club shirts. The service will be held at Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel – 467 Wairakei Rd, Burnside.
Finals Weekend Programme – UPDATE
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/8523977 Please share this link to family and friends (live steamed rinks are indicated on the programme). Please note, rounds 2, 3 and 4 on Sunday are subject to change depending on qualifying teams. Players will be notified on Saturday (Jan 26th) if there are any alterations to their game times on Sunday (Jan 27th). The official practice time at Parklands Bowling Club is Friday 25th January from 2.00pm – 5.00pm. If you wish to practice outside of this time, please contact the club … Read More
Lindley Neil Results
At the weekend the Bowls Canterbury Men’s Development team traveled to Greymouth to compete for the Lindley Neil trophy – a bowls event again the Canterbury Men’s Development team and the West Coast Men’s Team. The event was held over two days at the Karoro Bowling Club in Greymouth; with teams playing in Triples and Fours on Saturday, followed by Pairs on Sunday. After the first day, the Canterbury men were narrowly ahead on wins, winning 3 out of the 4 triples games and one of the three Fours games; Meaning Canterbury Development had 4 wins and West Coast had 3. With six wins up for grabs on Sunday it was anyone’s game going into the final day. The West … Read More
Bayleys Stewart Buttar Burnside Pairs – Media Release
The Burnside Bowling Club will once again host some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s finest bowling talent in this years Bayleys Stewart Buttar Burnside Pairs event. The prestigious $11,200 tournament which has Bayleys as its major sponsor is without questions one of New Zealand’s premier club events. This years field includes four of Australia’s top bowlers and an equally talented number of New Zealanders, including current national singles champion Taylor Horn and national pairs winners Chris Lowe and Jordan King. Add to that World Singles champion Shannon McIlroy and many other top NZ players and you have a class field. The Australian’s coming this year are all from their A Squad and are Scott Thulborn and Wayne Ruidiger and their … Read More
First Representative Fixture of 2019 – Canterbury Development Men’s Team v West Coast
The 2019 year is upon on us and we have the first representative fixture this weekend with the Men’s Development competition against the West Coast Men’s Team; known as the Lindley Neil. This year the men will travel over to Greymouth and will play at Karoro Bowling Club in a range of disciplines over the two days. Canterbury are looking to retain the trophy, after winning last year at Bowls Hornby. This year the Coasters have the home advantage, which alternates between either region each year. Good luck to our Canterbury team which consists of the following: Phil Austin Shaun Aynsley Courtney Bodger Mundy Carroll Chris Dalzell Rob Fensom Phil Hartley Jason Johnstone Duncan O’Keefe Brett Satterthwaite Neil Tiplady Paul Williams
Christmas Office Closure
🎅The Bowls Canterbury Office and Shop will be closed from 1.00pm Friday 21st December until Monday 7th January. 🎅 We hope you all have a fun and safe Christmas and New Years. Good luck to those competing at Nationals.
Pre Christmas Interclub Winners
Men’s 3×4’s Pennants Div 1 Section 1 Winner – Parklands 1 Runner up – Belfast Section 2 Winner – Burnside 1 Runner up – Elmwood Park Div 2 Winner – Woolston Park 1 Runner up – Sumner Div 3 Winner – Woolston Park 2 Runner up – Burnside 3 Div 4 Winner – Bowls Hornby 2 Runner up – Cashmere Men’s 2×4’s Pennants Div 1 Winner – Kaiapoi Riverside Runner up – Rangiora Div 2 Winner – Methven Runner up – Avon Park 1 Div 3 Winner – Christchurch 1 Runner up – Southbridge Div 4 Winner – Kirwee Runner up – Burnside 3 Div 5 Winner – West Melton 1 Runner up – Hampstead/Hinds Div 6 Winner – Woodend … Read More
Canterbury Fives Playoffs
After two great days of bowls the Canterbury Fives qualifying rounds are complete. Congratulations to the teams who have qualified for the playoffs (playoff draw pictured). Women’s Qualifiers: Stoke Thunder (Stoke BC) Allenton (Allenton BC) Canterbury Two (Canterbury 2017 BC) Wildcats (Canterbury 2017 BC) Men’s Qualifiers: Bowls Hasting Hornets (Bowls Hastings) Banana Cake (Burnside BC) Kaikorai (Kaikorai BC) Waikiwi (Waikiwi BC) Playoffs will be held at Burnside BC tomorrow starting at 8.30am. We will be live streaming games throughout the day. Click here to view the live stream. To view the full results click here
Canterbury Fives Tournament
🏆Only two days to go until the Canterbury Fives Tournament.🏆 Women at Fendalton BC – 9.00am start Men at Burnside BC – 8.30am start Playoffs held on Sunday at Burnside BC – 8.30am start The playoffs on Sunday will be live streamed – follow the link below to view live: https://livestream.com/accounts/20514474/events/8468944?fbclid=IwAR0ihPQk-grkVwuRGTB_R3Fr7FU_tYN8brC92xKSTQhlKH6dWj7995LAsUAhttps://livestream.com/accounts/20514474/events/8468944?fbclid=IwAR0ihPQk-grkVwuRGTB_R3Fr7FU_tYN8brC92xKSTQhlKH6dWj7995LAsUA
Southern Quad Representative Fixture – This Sunday
This Sunday 2 December, our Development and Senior, Men’s and Women’s Teams travel down to Temuka and Timaru to particiapte in the annual Southern Quadrangular event between, Canterbury, South Canterbury, North Otago and Canterbury Country. We wish all competitors the best of luck especially our Canterbury teams listed below. Programmes for each grade and venue can be found here: Quadrangular Programme – Men’s Development 2018 Quadrangular Programme – Men’s Senior 2018 Quadrangular Programme – Women’s Development 2018 Quadrangular Programme – Women’s Senior 2018 Results will be posted on Monday Senior Women Senior Men Development Women Development Men Singles Cait Bassett Richard Hocking Rebecca Jelfs Phil Austin Pairs Tayla Bruce Gary Lawson Fay Sampson Duncan O’Keefe Chris Kibblewhite Jason Dunn Alex … Read More
New Zealand Blind Bowls Nationals – Singles Champions Found
The singles competition has now been completed and the 2018 Champions found. Glenn Hanneman with his Director Bernard Yeo made every post a winner convincingly winning all six matches to claim the B1 title. Hanneman played consistently well throughout the championship to keep his opposition to single figures in every match. Louise Henry (with Director Norm Parkes) was the runner up in this event. The B2 event was a very close encounter with last years winner and local favourite Deane Robertson (with Director Kevin Smith) attempting to defend his title against Gerald Brouwers (with Director Bill Easton). In front of a good crowd of spectators, who were appreciating the high standard of play on offer, Brouwers got out to a … Read More
NZ Blind Bowls Nationals Update
Heavy great skies and intermittent drizzle did not stop a spectacular day of bowls at the Burnside Bowling Club on Monday as the Summer of Bowls continues. A high standard of skilful play occurred as players battled unpleasant weather in the singles event of the New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association National Championships. The singles event will be completed today with many key match ups likely to have a significant impact on the final placings. In the B1 singles the late withdrawal, because of extended family health reasons, of the perennial winner David Monk has given others a great opportunity to win the title. Glenn Hanneman (with Director Bernard Yeo) has grabbed this chance with both hands winning all three … Read More
Blind Bowls Nationals – Begin today at Burnside Bowling Club
A special group of bowlers have descended on the Burnside Bowling Club today with the New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association National Championships being played. Singles will be played today t and Tuesday, followed by pairs on Wednesday and Thursday. This is the first time the event has been held in Christchurch. There are four divisions – B1, B2, B3 and B4. The B1 is the totally blind division. Players in the B2 category can see very little and nothing clearly. They can usually only see light changes within a couple of feet range. B3 players can move about with a degree of independence but cannot see with any clarity upon the green. They can often see up the green … Read More