Parklands Bowling Club require a greenkeeper for their two greens.This is a contract position and some relevant experience is preferred. Please contact Andrew Bowden 027 684 0914
Tamariki & Rangatahi Term 1 competition wrap up
This week the Bowls Canterbury Centre Green has been buzzing with Tamariki and Rangatahi using the Centre Green. The Centre Green was used not only for the CAIMS Year 7/8 student Pairs event, but also for the Canterbury Secondary Schools Regional Singles and Triples Championships. On Tuesday 16 March, 48 students from six different schools. This was a modified Pairs game, where one player would play four bowls and their teammate would then score that end and play the bowls back. This allowed students to develop their skills more quickly over the course of the day. We had to unfortunately call the last two rounds off due to bad weather. We awarded two schools first equal and two schools third … Read More
Bowls NZ Article on Ann Wright
Bowls New Zealand have just released an article of one of our long time umpires, Ann Wright. Have a read of the write up here: https://bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/news/ann-wright-gets-back-to-her-roots-in-central-otago/ Congratulations Ann, and thanks for all the support you give us at Bowls Canterbury.
CYBA + Bowls Basics
>Friday 12 March >Location: Burnside BC >Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm >The CYBA session will be run by Tayla Bruce and Bowls Basics by Emily Belton. >Open to school students, student members and youth players. If you are interested in participating in either of these programmes, please get in touch with Emily @ development@bowlscanterbury.co.nz
Regional Development Tournament Results
Oxford Club Bowls have written a superb article on the Regional Development Tournament that took place in Blenheim over the weekend. Bowls Canterbury would like to congratulate both Teams for their efforts in the event. Also, big thanks must go to Bowls Marlborough for all the hard work that went on behind the scenes to organise and manage an event like this. “Canterbury Development Tournament in Blenheim. Both the Men’s and Woman’s development Teams went to Blenheim last weekend. The ladies left by van from Christchurch early Saturday morning to arrive before lunch and the start time of 12:30pm, which they played 2 games Saturday afternoon and 1 Sunday morning. Emily Belton, Canterbury’s Development and Youth Coordinator and the management … Read More
Office & Shop Hours
As you may be aware that Katie is now working remotely from Central Otago. During this time, Lorraine and Emily will endeavour to ensure that there is someone at the Office to help you with your query or shop order. However, there may be times where the Office and Shop will be closed when Lorraine has meetings and Emily is coaching at schools or clubs. We ask that you give us a call before you come into the Centre, so that we can ensure that someone will be there to help you. If you wish to contact Katie directly regarding with Interclub or Centre event queries, please contact her on 027 530 2233 or marketing@bowlscanterbury.co.nz For the Office and Shop … Read More
COVID Update 1/03/2021
Bowls NZ have re-issued their COVID-19 recommendations. Please take the time to read through their recommendations.
Team Announcement – National Intercentre
Congratulations to all who have been selected in the Canterbury Men and Women’s Intercentre teams. These teams are playing in the Bowls New Zealand National event in Wellington starting Thursday 18 March until Sunday 21 March 2021. Men’s Team Andrew Kelly Lance Pascoe Ricky Cook Paul Matheson Sean Thompson Liam Eathorne Richard Hocking Kerry Becks (Eighth Player) Management team – Graeme Rees, Steve Lilley Women’s Team Jenny Anderson Mandy Boyd Tayla Bruce Sandra Keith Liz Rossiter Annette Sargisson Donelda Scott Tania Woodham Management team – Pam Clark, Norma Hutchinson
Team Announcement – Regional Development Tournament
Teams for the upcoming Regional Development Tournament in Blenheim. This event is a two day event with four other Centres (West Coast, Buller, Nelson, and Marlborough), starting Saturday 27 February. Congratulations to all the players selected to represent Canterbury next weekend. Development Men Singles: Gary Stubbs Pairs: Paul Morriss & Brent Bowers Fours: Matt Small (s), Neville Lancaster, Jock O’Connor, & Galen Bonner Managers: Cameron Wood & Lance Main Development Women Singles: Ang Mitchell Pairs: Trish Hannah & Cat Denhaan Fours: Barbara Thompson (s), Tracy Fickling, Lyn Martin, & Briar Simcott Managers: Emily Belton & Di Templeton Good luck to both teams. Please see below the draw for the event.
Champion of Champions Fours Draw
The first Champion of Champions draw is out for the Men’s and Women’s event to be held on Sunday 21 February 2021 Please follow this link for the Men’s and Women’s draws.
COVID Update 15/02/2021
Bowls Canterbury encourages all our Clubs to follow the guidelines from Bowls NZ and the Government. It is important that all participants; – Contact Trace using the QR codes or manual sign ins – Good hygiene practices, including using hand sanitiser – Social distance from others Please below Bowls NZ’s recent update. Below is the email that Lorraine McLeod sent through to Club’s. Hi All We are now in Level 2 until midnight Wednesday. Bowls NZ have issued the following guidelines. I urge all clubs to adhere to these and to make sure everyone uses either the App to log in or they sign in. Please make sure you have hand sanitiser where it can be accessed easily and if … Read More
Northern Quadrangular Results
As always, the Northern Quad event was a fantastic weekend filled with great bowls and great sportsmanship on display. Both Canterbury teams were successful in their efforts to win. The Canterbury Women’s Team won 9 games and the Canterbury Men’s Team won 12 games. For full results follow the link below. http://www.burnsidebowlingclub.com/2021BowlsCanterburyQuad.html?fbclid=IwAR1nO6RB4YbPf33PeZXa0F0QBRt120Mbr1djdDcxCjcyFszQRcYBb8clDAw Bowls Canterbury would like to especially thank Burnside Bowling Club for all their hard work and organisation for this event.
Office Closure – Waitangi Day Observed
The Bowls Canterbury Office and Shop will be closed on Monday 8 February 2021 to observe Waitangi Day. We will be also closed on Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, as staff have meetings and school delivery.
Town v Country – February Challenge – Team Announcement
Congratulations to all players who have been selected to represent Canterbury Town and Country at the Town v Country Development February Challenge. This representative fixture will take place at Darfield Bowling Club on Sunday 14 February 2021. Town – Women Singles: Ang Mitchell Pairs: Trish Hannah & Ali Quinn Fours: Tracy Flicking, Lyn Martin, Briar Simcott, & Lisa Mitchell Country – Women Singles: C. Denhann Pairs: W. Thooey & G. Bolderston Fours: B. Thompson, G Redfern, S. Churton, & G van Herpt Reserve: B Hamilton Town – Men Matt Small, Neville Lancaster, Jonathan Truesdale, Jock O’Connor, Shane Bell, Galen Bonner, Gary StubbsTeam Positions to be confirmed. Country – Men Singles: Simon Vincent Pairs: Brent Bowers & Paul Morriss Fours: Andy … Read More
Centre Finals Weekend
Centre Finals Weekend is to be held this coming weekend, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st January at Burnside Bowling Club. Click here to view the programme for this weekend. The Men’s and Women’s 1st & 2nd Year games will be also played at Burnside, draws below: Men’s 1st & 2nd Year Singles Women’s 1st & 2nd Year Singles Results will be updated on this page throughout the weekend. Official practice time at Burnside will be on Thursday 28th after 9.30am, and Friday 29th after 4.00pm. Burnside will also have food trucks available both days from 10.00am – 3.00pm as per below: Saturday – Vagabond Chefs Food Truck Sunday – Chippies Food Truck A reminder that members of the same team/side … Read More
Northern Quad Teams Announced
The Northern Quadrangular Representative fixture is schedule for the Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 February 2021. The Senior Canterbury Men’s and Women’s Rep Teams will be competing against the following Centres; Marlborough, Tasman, Dunedin, and South Canterbury. The host club for this event Burnside Bowling Club. Congratulations to the following players who will represent Canterbury for the Northern Quad. Canterbury Women’s Team Singles: Tayla Bruce Pairs: Kim Rowlands (S) and Rebecca Jelfs Triples: Liz Rossiter (S), Fiona Frew, Annette Sargisson Fours: Sandra Keith (S), Donelda Scott, Jenny Anderson, Tania Woodham Canterbury Men’s Team Singles: Joseph van der Pennen Pairs: Steve Ditfort (S), Ricky Cook Triples: Rohan Ware (S), Hamish Wilson, Barry Williams Fours: Paul Matheson (S), Sean Thompson, Liam Eathorne, … Read More
U20 Singles – Section Play wrap up
On Friday 22 January 2021, four players from across Canterbury competed at Fendalton BC for the chance to qualify and play at the Bowls Canterbury Centre Finals Weekend. The four players played a round robin competition, with a two out of three wins to qualify for the Finals. This year, Dylan Campbell (Woolston Park) and Courtney Bodger (Kaiapoi Riverside) both qualified. The schedule of events for the Centre Finals Weekend will be released on Monday 25 January 2021. The results from the U20 Singles are below.
Media Release – Burnside Pairs
HARCOURTS GRENADIER STEWART BUTTAR BURNSIDE PAIRS Friday 15 to Sunday 17 January at the Burnside Bowling Club at 330 Avonhead Rd Christchurch. The Burnside Bowling Club is once again hosting some of New Zealand’s finest bowling talent. Harcourts are once again the major sponsor if this prestigious $12,000 tournament which is without question one of New Zealand’s premier club events. This year’s field includes several New Zealand title winners and New Zealand representatives. Some of the main contenders are Mike Kernaghan and Tony Grantham, Jo Edwards and Val Smith, previous winners Shaun Scott and Sean O’Neill, locals Kelvin Scott and Nathan Glasson. National Pairs winner Lance Pascoe is teaming up with Andrew Curtain, while Burnsides Tayla Bruce and New Zealand … Read More
Pre Christmas Interclub Winners
Congratulations to all the winners and runner up teams of our Pre Christmas Interclub competitions. Men’s Sevens Div 1 Winner: Elmwood Park 1 Runner Up: Christchurch 1 Div 2 Winner: Allenton Runner Up: Christchurch 3 Men’s 3×4 Pennants Div 1 TBC Playoffs held between Belfast and Burnside at Finals Weekend (January 30th/31st) Div 2 Winner: Rangiora 1 Runner up: Burnside 2 Div 3 Winner: Burnside 3 Runner up: Riccarton Racecourse Div 4 TBC Div 5 Winner: Kaiapoi Riverside Runner Up: Methven Men’s 2×4 Pennants Div 1 Winner: Rangiora 1 Runner up: Burnside 1 Div 2 Winner: Sumner Runner up: Papanui Club 1 Div 3 Winner: Woodend 1 Runner Up: West Melton 1 Div 4 Winner: Woodend 2 Runner Up: Allenton … Read More
Lindley Neill Team Announcement and Results
Congratulations to the following players who have been named for the Lindley Neill Representative event: Matt Small (Burnside) Adam White (Rangiora) Neville Lancaster (Lincoln) Johnathan Truesdale (Rangiora) Jock O’Connor (Allenton) Bernie Blackmun (Halswell) Shane Bell (Bowls Hornby) Greg Hill (Bowls Hornby) Brian Southen (Burnside) Brad Sinclair (Burnside) Gallen Bonner (Barrington United) Peter Hannah (Rangiora) These players will compete in Greymouth on Saturday and Sunday (10th & 11th January), and will be coached by Cameron Wood and Lance Main. Results The Development Men travelled to Greymouth on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 January to play the Men’s Development West Coast team. This wasn’t as successful as the coaches had hoped. There were lessons learnt from the first day but unfortunately the … Read More