NEWSLETTER    9th March 2026​​​​​​​

Giles Shield - Ladies Tournament

The annual event against Kaiapoi Riverside is set for 25th March and is being hosted this year by Kaiapoi Riverside.

Start Time is 10am.

To enter please give your names to Wendy on 0210 2291443

Angus Meats Ultimate Bowls

Wendy is arranging another Club tournament for all players to participate in.

• Saturday 28th March
• Start time is 12:30pm

Names to Wendy on 021 0229 1443 or place them on the board in the Clubrooms.

Club Night Menu

This Thursday we offer the following menu:

• Corned Silverside with mustard sauce, mashed potato, silverbeet & carrot
• Dressed pie, silverbeet & carrots

Dinner will cost $20.

Orders to Ann Martin please by Tuesday 7pm on mobile 027 314 2351

Over 60's

Round 7 of the Over 60's Sevens has been postponed until Monday 30th March. 

Saturday Afternoon Rollup

With most Interclub events now complete members are invited for a friendly rollup on Saturday afternoon from 1pm.

Just turn up and Barry will organise some games.

President's Message

Congratulations to our teams who have competed so well over the post xmas season.  Our Premier Men's team won the Watson Shield (3rd time in a row), Div 2 Men won their section, our Junior 4's won their grade. The Premier Women's team were in a playoff against Burnside and did extremely well to reach that final but it just wasn't their day with Burnside taking the Ann Wright Shield. This is a fantastic effort from all players, we're very proud of your achievements.

We need to remember that our playing strength lies in the depth our Club has right across it's Interclub Teams but in particular the teams below, who keep pressure on the other teams, so this success is in effect a club victory.  We also acknowledge our team that won the garden competition. 

The Club would also like to acknowledge Rebecca Barker and Aiden Takarua for winning the National mixed pairs.

It is not often we have 2 National Champions at our Club.  We will hold a function for Becs once she advises on a suitable date.

If I have forgotten a team, I apologise in advance.

I will speak with the Committee on Monday evening and decide which night we will have a happy hour for all of our club to celebrate our success.

We are still missing 2 x white bowls.  If you have them, please return them.  

When you have finished bowling, the white mats go on the trolley with the other mats, not dumped in the locker room.

On a sad note, the club would like to acknowledge the passing of Jill Oleson and Mark Schrader's mother.  Our thoughts and love are with you at this sad time.

Remember, Thursday nights are club night. It would be nice to get as many members and their guests as possible to participate at Club night. It is great to catch up with members. You can have a drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, and we have some great meals. Support from our members at our Club nights is critical to the Club's success both socially and financially.

Good Luck to all our members who will play in the champion of champions events in the next few weeks.