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.

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. 

2016 - Koru 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.