On Tuesday 20th November two Canterbury Women’s team headed up to Kaikoura to take part in the Majorie Gundry event, which is a women’s representative event between Marlborough and Canterbury. First held in 1968, this years event had a lot of meaning, being 50 years since the first time it was held. It was also the first time in three years that this event had been held – last played in 2015. The event was scheduled to be held in 2016, however two days before was the devastating Kaikoura earthquake. Having this event resurrected in 2018, 50 years since it was first played for, is a credit to Marlborough Bowls, who hosted the event at the Kaikoura Bowling Club. This … Read More
Late Night Xmas Shopping!
🔥 Late Night Shopping 🔥 The Bowls Canterbury Shop will be open late on Tuesday nights until Christmas! Tuesday hours 9:00 am – 7:00 pm It’s a great time to come in and purchase the perfect Christmas gift for the Bowlers in your life!
Canterbury Anniversary Day
A reminder that the Bowls Canterbury office and shop will be closed on Friday 16th November for Canterbury Anniversary Day. Our offices will be closed for the weekend from Thursday 15th November at 12.30pm until Monday 19th November at 9.00am. Hope you all have a safe and happy long weekend.
Town and Country Representative Results
On Sunday was the first of the representative fixtures for the 2018/19 season with the Town and Country event. Canterbury Players were chosen either the Country Team or the Town Team via their club affiliation. The Men’s event, was held at Bowls Hornby and in the Senior Grade the Town team was too dominant for the Country team, winning 9 games out of twelve. CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR MENS RESULTS In the Development Grade, the future looks bright for the country, with the Country winning 8 games out of 12. ClICK HERE FOR DVPT MEN RESULTS The Women’s event was held at the Ashburton Domain Club, and also saw split results across both grades. The Senior Women’s grade was very … Read More
Finals Weekend Hosts
Bowls Canterbury is pleased to announce the two venues for Finals Weekend: Centre Finals Weekend – 26/27 January 2019 at Parklands Bowling Club Parklands have been working extremely hard since 2011 and have recently moved into their new clubhouse which forms a part of a new community sports environment for the wider Parklands area. Having seen the success of Woolston Park in previous years, they have a group of keen volunteers ready to host this fantastic weekend and we at Bowls Canterbury look forward to working with them to ensure their success. Recently the Club successfully hosted the Post Section Under 8’s Men’s and Women’s singles which showcased their beautiful greens and willing volunteers, confirming that this club is more than ready to … Read More
National U23 Singles
We are happy to announce that Bowls Canterbury are hosting the National Under 23 Singles (previously Under 21 Kittyhawk Singles). The event will be endorsed by Bowls New Zealand and means a New Zealand title will be up for grabs! The event has been scheduled in our Playing Programme on Saturday 30th March to Sunday 31st March 2019. This date does clash with the Champion of Champions Under 8’s Singles. To ensure players are not disadvantaged and have to choose between these two events, we are rescheduling the CoC Under 8’s Singles to Sunday 7th April 2019.
Blind Bowls Update
New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association National Championships – UPDATE The last week in November will bring a new and exciting event to Christchurch. The Burnside Bowling club will be host to the New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association National Championships. This will be the first time the event has been held in Christchurch. Your support of the event would be welcomed by these courageous participants who “don’t let what they can’t do stop them from doing what they can”. The singles event will be played on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November. The Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th will find the pairs championships being played. Please come along and support the players and their directors as they strive to … Read More
Last Week to Enter Canterbury Fives
There is only one week left to enter the Canterbury Fives Women’s grade – Men’s grade is now full. If you were thinking of entering, now is the time to do so! Entries close next Friday – 2nd November. Click the link below for more information and to enter: https://bowlscanterbury.co.nz/canterbury-fives/
Over 60’s Singles Greens Needed
We are yet to find clubs to host the Over 60’s Singles competition on Thursday 1st November. For this competition we require two greens, and the host club(s) to provide markers. Please get in touch with with Katie ASAP at marketing@bowlscanterbury.co.nz or (03) 351 2050, if your club are able to host and provide markers. It is a possibility that this event could be cancelled if we do not find greens. Additionally, if you are someone who is available to mark on this date, please also get in touch with Katie, and let her know of your availability.
Closed for Labour Weekend
The Bowls Canterbury Office and Shop will be closed on Monday 22 October for Labour Weekend. We will be open again Tuesday 23 October at 9am. Hope you all have a safe and fun long weekend.
Worthy Winner Bowls the Field at the Burnside Under 26 Singles Tournament
The Burnside under 26 Singles Tournament was played at the Burnside Bowling Club in variable conditions last weekend. Friday was cool and cloudy while Saturday’s wind was blustery and sharp but warmed the players late in the day. Sunday, finals’ day, began with a gentle breeze and cloudy skies which cleared towards midday making the afternoon pleasantly warm but unfortunately after all play was finished. This year however it did not rain! Green keeper, Glen Miller produced a true running surface on two immaculate greens that rewarded excellent shot making. The 32 singles players provided great entertainment for spectators demonstrating skill and panache while playing innovative shots in competitive and at times very memorable games. Each player played seven games … Read More
Pre Christmas Interclub Draws
Pre Christmas Interclub draws are now on our website. Follow the link below to view all draws: https://bowlscanterbury.co.nz/draws/
Centre Under 8’s Singles Entry Issues
We have had some issues with our online entry system, which has meant some entries have not been sent through to us. Please click here to see the entries we have for both the Men’s and Women’s Centre Under 8’s Singles. If you have entered this event but do not see your name on the list please contact Katie ASAP on 351 2050 or marketing@bowlscanterbury.co.nz Please note, due to this issue the draws for this event will not be completed until Monday/Tuesday 8/9 October. We will need to do this for all other events entered before today (Thursday 4th October). Please keep an eye out on our website as this will be done within the next week.
Coaching Course October!
Now is the time to start your coaching career! Or to update your skills! Graeme Rees from Bowls NZ is running the Foundation, Development, and Update courses on the 14th and 21st of October at the Centre Green. Check out the Flyer below for more information. If you would like to know more please feel free to contact Emily at Bowls Canterbury on 03 351 2070 or Graeme Rees whose information is on the flyer.
YOUTH BOWLS FRONT and CENTRE AT BURNSIDE
The 2018 Burnside Under 26 Singles Tournament will be held at the Burnside Bowling Club in Avonhead Road from Friday 5 October to Sunday 7 October. Thirty two players from all parts of New Zealand will gather on Burnside’s manicured greens in search of the coveted title. Representative of the cream of the country’s youth bowling talent and ranging in age from 15 to 25, the field of young women and young men compete against each other with no favours given or asked for. Two former winners will be among the favourites – Burnside’s Tayla Bruce (2015) and Gore’s Sheldon Bagrie-Howley (2016). They will however be under pressure from a number of other leading players. The form of Stokes … Read More
Michael Jackson Legacy Tour
Bowls Canterbury is proud to partner with Event organizers of the Michael Jackson Legacy Tour 2018 Purchase tickets from the following links to support Bowls Canterbury. Every sale purchased from these links, $2 comes back to Bowls! Thursday 18 October in CHRISTCHURCH:http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx… Friday 19th October in DUNEDIN: http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/240054E3F8BA2FEC?did=3 The Legacy Tour, arguably the greatest Michael Jackson experience in the world today. William Hall, who has an uncanny natural resemblance to the King of Pop, has circumnavigated the globe 5 times with The Legacy Tour, with sold out performances everywhere. William Hall and his all American band features musicians that have worked with Michael Jackson. William takes on his persona and fills it with the magic that is Michael Jackson. His dance … Read More
Bowls NZ Survey
Bowls New Zealand have released a survey regarding a proposed Champion of Champions competition for the 2019/2020 season. Fill out the survey on the link below and have your say! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZWDVSY
Enter Events Online
Entry into Pre Christmas Interclub, and Centre Events are now available on our website. Click here to enter events online. A reminder to all Club Secretaries that you are required to send in a remittance advice for all Interclub events entered. Remittance advice forms can be found here.
Club Executive Seminar
Thank you to all those that attended the Club Executive Seminar on Wednesday 15th August at Bowls Papanui. We have videoed the topics discussed for those who were unable to attend, or for those wishing to view topics again. Please see below the links to specific topics discussed: Sale of Alcohol https://youtu.be/47CyKJZkGJ8 Funding Applications https://youtu.be/n5xdfAf7FLE Club Constitutions https://youtu.be/zCNyFTRwl08 Health and Safety https://youtu.be/6QN1blTKF4I Club Check https://youtu.be/iR9VBRgiP8Y Communications https://youtu.be/fR7iUaBGgtQ
Fax Line Disconnected
Our fax line (03) 351 2090 has now been disconnected, and we are no longer contactable through this form of communication. If you wish to send us documents they will need to be scanned and emailed through to the appropriate contact email address. See our Contact Us page for further contact information.