NEWSLETTER    30th March 2026​​​​​​​

President's Message

Congratulations to all members of Belfast Bowling Club who have made it to the finals on 18 and 19 April 2026.  Belfast is well represented in these finals.

With Belfast hosting the finals this year on 18 and 19 April 2026, we need volunteers to help run these events over 2 days.  We need markers, people to help in the kitchen, and help with a bbq, people to help with the bar and also an outside bar selling stubbies.  We will also need a team to help set the grounds up and bring the gear in at the conclusion of play each night.

If you can help with any part or give the club a day, please email me on gregclapp@outlook.com

to let me know what you can do. 

This is a great opportunity for members to give back to the club, and we hope to make a profit from the event.  It would be nice to see some new faces there.

We now appear to be seeing a change in the weather, with temperatures starting to cool down.  As a result, the green will not be available for roll-ups before 10:00 am.

Please come along and support your club on Thursday nights (Club Night).  It would be great to see you all along there.

Thanks to Wendy and Bryce, who organised a great tournament on Saturday, with good numbers attending, I am sure all who played had a great day.

Closing Day

We will have a closing day on 11 April 2026. It will include some games, a bite to eat, and the official season closing.

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.

ANZAC

Belfast Bowling Club will be hosting an ANZAC breakfast and service outside the play centre on Monday, 27 April 2026.  Tickets for the breakfast will be available shortly.  This is a great opportunity to honour some of our servicemen who fought for our Country.  It would be great to see heavy support from Belfast Bowlers.

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. 

The bar will be closed this Thursday, 2 April 2026, for Easter.  Have a great Easter and stay safe.

Regards, Clappy

Club Night Menu

No Club Night this Thursday as the Bar will be closed ahead of Easter Weekend.

Club Rollup

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 31st March, we're having a friendly rollup that is open to ALL Club members. Play starts at 1pm, dress code is mufti.

Giles Shield - Ladies Tournament

The annual event against Kaiapoi Riverside was played last week and unfortunately the Shield is staying with the hosts. It was a fun day and the hosts put on a delicious afternoon tea.

Angus Meats Ultimate Bowls

Wendy said this was another very sucessful event and enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to the Club members who helped and turned up to play.

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

Canterbury BC - CoC Finals Weekend

Belfast are this year hosting the finals weekend on 18th & 19th April. Read Greg's message about the need for volunteers.

Over 60s Sevens Div 1 Winners

The team shown below, including Trina, Di, Sally & Murray successfully took out this year's Interclub event. Congratulations to all team members.

Interclub Under 5yrs Pairs Final

Jason Gwatkin and Roy Knight played in the Div 3 U5 Pairs final last Wednesday against Bowls Pap. The boys gave up a fairly generous lead after the first end but clawed their way back into the match losing 11-12.

Congrats lads and showing good spine in the comeback.