NEWSLETTER   

5th October 2026​​​​​​​

President's Message

Hopefully we can get some more warm weather to help dry the green and harden it up.  To those who came along on Saturday, thanks for your support.  We will still limit roll-ups to 30 minutes for this week. If you come for a roll-up and see that someone has been on a rink, move to one that hasn't had any play on it.  We need to keep looking after the green.

GREEN

After Saturday's play, there were several black marks up the green. This is caused by players not wearing the correct shoes. Everyone must wear approved bowling shoes.  We also have some members dumping their bowls (i.e., dropping them instead of letting them go from the ground). This is also causing some damage to the green.  If you're having trouble getting low to the ground, we can get you some coaching to help.

LOCKER ROOM FRIDGE

The locker room fridge is open, and cans are $3.50.  Write in the book and pay at the bar later in the week.

Do not bring your own alcohol onto the premises; this includes outside and inside.  No exceptions to this rule.​​​​​​​

BOWLS POLISHER

We have a bowls polisher in the locker room.  It is free to use and does polish the bowls nicely.  This is all care, no responsibility.  

Come along to Club night on Thursday and enjoy the club's hospitality. If you would like a meal, then let Jill know.  It would be great to see you all there.

Congratulations to the Club players who have made the town and country teams in Seniors and Development. Good luck this weekend.

Enjoy your bowls and good bowling. Clappy

Saturday Rollup

This Saturday afternoon we're having another tournament like that of the President's 4's from Opening Day.

We invite Playing Members to come along for games starting at 1pm. There will be a small charge of $5 for afternoon tea.

To enter please put your name up on the Whiteboard near the kitchen by Friday. If you're not able to make it to the Clubrooms but would like to play, please advise Bryce Young 027 5075085 or Wendy Rogers 021 02291443.

Tuesday Afternoon Rollup Cancelled - change in plans so please note this event is off.

Club Raffles

Just a reminder that on Thursday when we run our Club Raffles, the ticket prices are $5. This may not have been clear last Thursday.

The promotions lads are doing a brilliant job of running these and the prizes are worth every bit of your ticket cost!

Club Night Menu

Meal this Thursday for Club Night:

• Roast Pork, gravy, apple sauce, roast vegetable medley, silver beet - $20
  

• OR Bar Menu

There will be a new Bar Menu for this season and it is set out below with revised pricing.

Bar Menu

• Bar Basket – choice of 3, for $15

​​​​​​​Seafood

• 1 seafood stick
• 2 crumbed squid rings
• 3 fish bites
• chips

​​​​​​​OR

• 1 Hot dog
• 3 Chicken nuggets
• 3 Samosas / spring rolls
• Chips

​​​​​​​Light Meals $15

• Cottage Pie
• Fish Pie

Toasted Sandwiches

2 fillings $5, 3 fillings $6, with Chips $10

• Cheese & onion
• Relish, cheese & onion
• Tomato, cheese & onion
• Ham, cheese & onion​​​​​​​

Basket of Chips $5

Dinner will cost $20 or as per Bar Menu.

Orders to Jill please by 8pm on Wednesday on mobile 027 2008627.

World Bowls - Champion of Champions

Rohan Ware is off to represent our Club and of course New Zealand at this prestigous event. Rowie and Luce arrived in Melbourne but will now be up at CluBarham in NSW.

The draw has been redone so Rowie's TV rink game has moved to Tuesday afternoon at 3pm Aussie time against India. Use the link below to check out the draws.

Here's a quick summary of the event:

The 2026 World Bowls Champion of Champions will be held at cluBarham, New South Wales, Australia, from 6–10 October 2026.

The Championship will bring together 34 men and 28 women from 35 nations, with national champions competing for one of World Bowls’ major international singles titles.

The link below will take you to the World Bowls website where you can follow the event.

Champion of Champions​​​​​​​

Online Registrations

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Club Champs - these are open now also using the online forms (see button below) or those in the Clubrooms.

We have also created a new form this year for players who have yet to find a team for Club Champs. Use the online form below to advise your details and the team events you'd like to play in. There's no guarantees but at least it gives the Match Committee an opportunity to fill teams where possible.

Coaching Sessions

Steve Lilley is offering Playing Members an opportunity to develop their game with his coaching sessions. Steve has completed the Bowls NZ High Performance Coach programme so is well qualified to help you.

Steve would emphasise that a bowls coach is there to support players to develop their skills, understanding, and enjoyment of the game.

When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30pm

Just turn up, no booking required. Be sure to check the Club website to make sure the green is open.

Junior Trials

This Saturday (10th October) there will be trials held for Junior Playing Members.

Start time is 10am - please arrive before that to be ready to go.

Senior trials will be the following Saturday.

Annual Subs

Subs for 2026/27 are now due. The new Subs for this season were confirmed at the AGM as follows:

Payment of Subs can be made by payment at the Bar or direct credit to our Bank Account - Belfast Bowling Club Inc
Account ASB 12-3149-0405480-00
Please include Subs as Reference

Raffles - ​​​​​​​Lotto Draw

Winners from the latest Draw are as follows:

Bonus Number = 7

Sheet 3 - Week 2

• Winner - Steve Woodsford
• One offs - Mark Fuller & Bazza

Sheet 4 - 

• Winner - 
• One offs - 

All winners have been notified and the judges decision is final. Prize money will be behind the bar on Thursday night.

Please let Barney know if you would like your number in the next round forSheet 4. Reminder it's $20 for 10 weeks.

Cheers from the promotions committee.​​​​​​​ Barney on 021505064

Centre Desk News

September Newsletter from the Centre is available here.

Exciting news is that the Town vs Country clash has been revived and is on October 10th.