Bowls Auckland

On the eve of the first big tournament (Kings Birthday Fours) about to played under the newly installed covered green at Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club we look back at a fantastic opening earlier in the month.

The completion also marked another significant milestone, with the lighting installation becoming the first facility upgrade project supported by the newly created Bowls Auckland Club Investment Fund.

Congratulations to Bowls Papatoetoe, Kolmar and all funding partners.

For more info visit the article at https://www.bowlsauckland.co.nz/bowls-papatoetoe-raises-the-roof-on-a-new-era/

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER | CHAMP OF CHAMPS MIXED PAIRS
Clubs, don’t miss your chance to be part of the Shade Systems Champ of Champs Mixed Pairs! Entries close this Sunday, 31 May - so now’s the time to lock in your club champs.

Submit entry here: https://tinyurl.com/29ame4bn

NEW CHAMPIONS | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMP PAIRS
After a weekend full of top-notch bowls, we have our 2026 Champ of Champ Pairs winners!

MEN’S CHAMPIONS: Adam Wishnoski & Bruce Walters (New Lynn) defeated Sam Brack & Richie Rogers (Mt Wellington) 16–11.
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS: Doreen Jensen & Linda Petro (Ōtāhuhu Railway) edged out Maroi Pereeti & Jo Cheng (Auckland BC) in a nail-biting 17–16 finish.

Congratulations to our new champions and a huge well done to all finalists for an outstanding competition.

Full results: https://tinyurl.com/29ame4bn

FINALS TIME | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMP PAIRS
Maroi Pereeti & Jo Cheng (Auckland Bowling Club) and Doreen Jensen & Linda Petro (Otahuhu Railway Bowling Club Est. 1952) have bowled their way through two exciting semis to book their spots in the final. Congrats also to the semi-finalists on a fantastic campaign.

Over in the men’s section, Adam Wishnoski & Bruce Walters (New Lynn Bowling Club) wasted little time asserting themselves, defeating Royal Oak’s duo 18-9 to secure their place in the final.

Sam Brack & Richie Rogers (Mt Wellington Bowling Club, Panmure) have secured the other place after a tight semi against Blockhouse Bay, 13-12👀

Good luck to all finalists chasing Champ of Champs glory!


Follow results https://tinyurl.com/29ame4bn

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FINALISTS NAMED | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMP PAIRS
These duos have earned their place in tomorrow’s semifinals at New Lynn, starting from 9am.

It’s a diverse mix of rising talent and seasoned campaigners. Now they’ll get the chance to show their mettle when the pressure ramps up. Best of luck to all finalists!

MEN’S SEMIS
1️⃣ Daniel Geaney, Kaarem Al-Darra (Blockhouse Bay) VS Sam Brack, Richie Rogers (Mt Wellington)

2️⃣ Adam Wishnoski, Bruce Walters (New Lynn) VS Mike Galloway, Steve Fisher (Royal Oak)

WOMEN’S SEMIS
1️⃣ Maroi Pereeti, Jo Cheng () VS Hannah Dawson, Dana Taylor (Howick)

2️⃣ Doreen Jensen, Linda Petro (Ōtāhuhu Railway) VS Henrietta Scott, Rebecca Brosnan (Royal Oak)

Follow results https://tinyurl.com/29ame4bn

GAME DAY | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMP PAIRS
Two Players. One Mission.

There’s plenty of quality match-ups scheduled for today’s qualifying rounds – time to see which duos have the golden touch. Good bowls to everyone competing!

Follow results here https://tinyurl.com/29ame4bn

SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMPS PAIRS
Dynamic duos - who will pair up best under pressure and book their place at the top?

Takes Two to Tango - Bowls Auckland It’s Shade Systems Champion of Champions Pairs weekend, and with it comes all the flair, pressure and excitement that makes the pairs discipline so compelling. It is a format built on trust, timing and the occasional risk/reward call, while still leaving room for the age-old debate over who the mo...

GLORY CLAIMED | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMPS FOURS
New champions have been crowned at the Shade Systems Champ of Champs Fours after a brilliant finals day packed with plenty of action.

In the Women’s Final Royal Oak’s Kim Lapslie, Henrietta Scott, Rima Strickland & Rebecca Brosnan defeated Blockhouse Bay’s Colleen Pert, Marion Vague, Judy Greatbatch & Margaret Aldous (Blockhouse Bay), 15-14.

In the Men’s Final, New Lynn’s Mike Sokolich, Nicky Third, Davey Motu & Jason Buchan of New Lynn were too strong, defeating Mark Waugh, Travis Engelbrecht, Allan Moyle & Chris Watkins (Balmoral), 23-11.

Massive congrats to our new centre champions and well played to all finalists and runners-up on a fantastic weekend.

FINALS | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMPS FOURS
It’s going to be cracker Fours Finals.

WOMENS FINAL: R Strickland, R Brosnan, K Lapslie, H Scott (Royal Oak Bowls) Vs M Aldous, C Pert, J Greatbatch, M Vague (Blockhouse Bay)

MEN’S FINAL: M Waugh, T Engelbrecht, A Moyle, C Watkins (Balmoral) Vs D Motu, J Buchan, N Third, M Sokolich (New Lynn)

Good luck...

FINALISTS SET | SHADE SYSTEMS CHAMP OF CHAMPS FOURS
After a big day of qualifying action, the semi-finalists are locked in and ready to battle it out tomorrow morning at Royal Oak from 9am. Plenty of quality, plenty of form, and a whole lot still to play for!

WOMEN’S SEMI 1: L McLinden, L Tukuitoga, J Moyle, T Teinaki (Bridge Park Bowling Club) 🆚 R Strickland, R Brosnan, K Lapslie, H Scott (Royal Oak Bowls)
WOMEN’S SEMI 2: M Aldous, C Pert, J Greatbatch, M Vague (Blockhouse Bay Bowls Inc) 🆚 J Cheng, K Hemingway, J Macaw, A Motu (Auckland Bowling Club)

MEN’S SEMI 1: W Dawson, B Thomson, M Skinner, P Hunt (Pringle Park Bowling Club) 🆚M Waugh, T Engelbrecht, A Moyle, C Watkins (Balmoral Bowling Club)
MEN’S SEMI 2: D Motu, J Buchan, N Third, M Sokolich (New Lynn Bowling Club) 🆚 T Balogh, N Cape, R Jensen, M Posa (Mount Albert Bowling Club)

Congrats to all qualifiers and good luck for finals day tomorrow. Follow results here: https://tinyurl.com/29ame4bn