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NEWSLETTER    6th April 2026​​​​​​​

President's Message

​​​​​​​Canterbury BC - CoC Finals Weekend

Thanks to the members who have offered to help with the Champion of Champions events in Belfast over the weekend of 18 and 19 April 2026.  We still need more volunteers, if you can help, please advise me. Thanks to those who have offered to help so far.

Email Greg on gregclapp@outlook.com

Closing Day

Closing day this Saturday, 11 April 2026, starting at 1:00 pm.  We will have some games, followed by afternoon tea.  It would be nice to see everyone there.

Prize Giving

Prize-giving will be held on a suitable date after the CoC finals.  We have a couple of surprises for you at that time.  You are encouraged to bring your partners to this event. More to come.

​​​​​​​AGM

Our AGM is scheduled for the end of June 2026. We always need volunteers to join the committee or help with various jobs.  This is your chance to do something for the club. 

Regards, Clappy

Club Night Menu

This Thursday we are offering the following menu at the Club:

  • Steak, eggs, chips & mushroom sauce - $20
  • Or your choice from the Bar Menu

Please have your orders in to Ann by Tuesday evening at 7pm on 027 314 2351

See you there.

Club Rollup

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 7th April, we're having the last of these friendly rollups that is open to ALL Club members. Play starts at 1pm, dress code is mufti.

Bowls Canterbury - Update

We have received the following documents from the Centre:

  1. Centre Desk March Newsletter
  2. BC Review Update
  3. Minutes from the BC Meeting held 18 March

Please click on each document link to open them.

Centre Awards Night 2026

The invitation to attend this year's event is now open. How about celebrating the oustanding achievements of the season!

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026🏢 Venue: Addington Raceway & Events Centre⏰ Doors Open: 4:00 PM⏰ Awards Commence: 5:00 PM

Tickets are $55 per person which includes dinner and dessert. The Club will once again arrange for the booking of tables, but if you're interested in attending would you please advise your names to Jill Olesen on 027 200 8627

ANZAC

Our Club will be hosting an ANZAC breakfast and service outside the play centre on Monday, 27 April 2026. Anzac Service is at 8am. Leaving from the club house for the Cenotaph.

Breakfast 9.30am after the service. 

Cooked Breakfast:

  • Adult  $20.00 pp
  • Children $10.00 pp

Pre Sold tickets only, available at the Bar.

Murray Jones

Teams




Midweek Friendlies



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 Performance



 

Laws of Bowls

Laws Questions:



Dates to take note of:


  • 31 March - Tuesday rollup - all welcome
  • 11 April - Closing Day
  • 18/19 April - CoC Matches - Belfast are the host Club