GREEN CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY 8th FEB

Volunteers at Nationals - Marking

I would like to express my gratitude to all the players that offered their services to mark various singles matches at the Nationals this year.

As an umpire at this event there is a lot going on but when your fellow Club players step up like they did to support these games it makes you very proud to be a member here at Belfast.

On some of the Section days we had players marking multiple games which can be very challenging. You all did a brilliant job and it was appreciated.

Article submitted by Mike Jones 

Interclub

Obviously with the long weekend there are no Interclub matches, but Selectors have announced the various teams for mid-week events.

Club Night Menu

Due to the approaching long weekend on Club Night we'll be offering only a "bar menu" if you want food.

Bowls Canterbury

Waitangi Invitation Tournament - Sunday 8 Feb


 

Club Tournament

When: Saturday 21st February 2026

Time: 1pm Start

Cost: $5 pp

Drawn teams, names on the board at the Club or text Wendy on 02102291443 to enter.

Sandwiches & Rolls Roster

Thank you to everyone that has made themselves available to prepare these lunch items for sale on Saturdays.

16-Jan
23-Jan
30-Jan
13-Feb
27-Feb
6-Mar
Ann
Ann
Jill
Jill
Ann
Jill
Sue
Sally
Cheryl
Kay
Sue
Sally
Kathy
Bernie
Lynne
Sandra
Kathy
Bernie






If you can’t make it on the day you’re rostered, please organise to swap with one of the other ladies.
If you have any queries, please contact Jill 027 200 8627 or Ann 027 314 2351







Teams


Interclub teams for the next Round have been announced by the selectors and are availble here.

Midweek Friendlies


Midweek Friendlies teams for 10th Feb 2026 are here.

Coaching Tips

From the Bowls NZ website you can find a series of modules. "Be a Better Bowler" is a series encompassing six different modules; technique, tactics, nutrition, performance, mental skills and fitness.

Coaching Hub - Bowls New Zealand Aotearoa

Modules on Tactics


Laws of Bowls

Laws Questions:

Q1. Can a player at the head place a cloth on the green to indicate to the player on the mat the position of either the jack or a bowl?

Answer: No. (Note that this does not prevent a player from holding a cloth ABOVE the jack or bowl being indicated – provided that the cloth does not make contact with the jack or bowl in case it leads to suggestions of displacement) (Law 17.1)


Q2. A player decides to play a short bowl as a ‘blocker’. It finishes very short of the head but still within the boundaries of the rink. How far must the bowl be from the mat line to be declared live?

Answer: If it is less than 14 metres the bowl should be declared dead. (Law 17.1.3)


Dates to take note of:


  • 15th February - 1st & 2nd Year Colts Tournament
  • 21 February - Club tournament 1pm start
  • 19 March (Thursday) - Ladies Triples Tournament
  • 25 March - Giles Shield vs Kaiapoi Riverside