Bowls: Rain dampens party for centre opening

The centre opening was held at the Hikurangi greens last Sunday. With about 60 bowlers in attendance, the weather didn't come to the party and the speeches were held indoors and everyone moved outside for the delivery of the first jack and bowl of the season by the centre patron and patroness, Len Lawrence and Audrey Fry.

The 1-5 Year representative players who were in attendance were presented with their pins. Maureen Parker and Jacqui Howarth were presented with New Zealand certificates for passing the level two technical officer examinations.

Give bowls a go

Have a Go at Bowls day for the general public has been set down for October 6. Clubs holding an open day should contact the centre office with times as the centre will be advertising these events on behalf of clubs for free.

Tourney set

The Secondary School Bowls Regional tournament has been set down for September 29-30 and will be held at the Onerahi Club greens. Players are busy practicing so that they might be selected in our rep team. Teams from Auckland, North Harbour, Northland and Far North will take part with the first two qualifiers in each event going on to play in the New Zealand finals.

Event calendar

Centre pennants will be the first event on the bowls calendar. This event will be played in teams of four, and entries close on September 10.

Get practising

The Centre Open Mixed 2 x 4 x 2 Pairs tournament will be played on September 22-23 and players are reminded that entries close on September 13. The winner of this event will represent the centre in the Regional finals later in the season.

Entries are accepted by entry form, email or from the centre website. Please note - no phone entries will be accepted.