16th June saw 18 teams of 1-3 year bowlers ride in to Glen Eden for the annul Great Western Tournament where junior bowlers get their chance to compete against their peers without having to face any veteran bowlers. After a week of bad weather what a great blue sky morning with no sign of rain… Continue reading Great Western Showdown 2024 Report
The days leading up to the tournament were rainy and a bit wild, giving tournament organisers cause for concern, but then on the Sunday morning there was a rainbow over the club and some blue sky which meant two full greens could be in play. The results were: 1st Jim Close, Raj Halka and Keith… Continue reading Paul Stier Memorial Match Report
The latest season of our social bowls league came to an end 7th March. While it may have taken place under a grey sky, the costumes and high spirits of our competitors brightened up the evening. Fancy dress prizes went to: Best Dressed: Don's Angels2nd: The Rockers3rd: MFB's4th:Paua Pugg Galz Siosiana asked the assembled player… Continue reading Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Bowls3Five Finals
Another 6 weeks of social bowls came to and end as the teams played to determine their position and who would take out the costume prize. Fancy dress prizes went to: 3rd in dress up Parker Rd Players 2nd in dress up Bowling for soup ( the tennis players) 1st in dress up Don's Angels And the top… Continue reading Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Bowls3Five Finals Night
There was no rest for the wicked Sunday morning as junior 1-3 year players from across the city rode up to the club for the 6th annual Great Western Showdown. Instigated in 2018 by Sammy Sattler, the tournament provides an opportunity for players at the start of their bowling career to compete against contemporaries without… Continue reading The Great Western Showdown
4th June - Kings Birthday ACT 9am start6th June - Tuesday Progressive names in by 9.30 for 10am start17th June -West Zone 1-5year Junior Coaching 9am start Te Atatu Bowling Club18th June - Bowls Auckland Awards Function24th June - West Zone 1-5year Junior Coaching 9am Start - Thode Cup Progressive names in by 12pm for… Continue reading Winter Programme 2023
Sponsor: Boyne Drummond The 3D Tournament is usually played in December, but due to unforeseen circumstances last year there was a change of date, so on a wintery Sunday morning the club was ready with some fresh & crispy weather. The sun was out but the weather forecast for the afternoon was rain, which luckily… Continue reading 3D Cup Tournament Sunday 28 May 2023
Firstly I would like to thank our sponsors, Graham Lintonbon and The Trusts. Saturday April 8th was day 1 of our Easter fours tournament. The weather was playing ball and was lovely. It was a great start to the day with so many club members there helping get the greens ready, beer tent up and stocked,… Continue reading Easter Fours Tournament 2023
The evening was cloudy and dull... until the bowlers arrived. Just as the final round of Mates 'n' Bowls started it rained but not for long. The teams kept playing and enjoying the banter amongst each other. The rain stopped and the games were back to full momentum. The end of the games was near… Continue reading Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Bowls3Five Finals Night
Take the opportunity to socialise with colleagues and friends. Great exercise and fresh air after a hard day’s work. A free BBQ each and every week of the competition! The bar will be open with very competitive prices! All you need is a team of three players –You may have one bowler in your team.… Continue reading Twilight Bowls3Five
