Otago Indoor Bowls

Results for the last round of matches… some missing as had to go home.
Hugh got his last to Qualify
Rhonda didn’t and Judy didn’t so unfortunately didn’t Qualify
Big day tomorrow!

Morning and Midday result sheets from the Palmerston North Nationals 2026:

We are pleased to announce the Otago Jolly Team team to play in Oamaru on Saturday the 27th June.

Report time 10:00am on Saturday for play to commence at 10:30am. Cost of $50 to be paid to your skip please.

Round 1
Fours
K.Te Tamaki, T.Van Tuel, M.Light, Di. Sinclair;

R Garner, P.Earl , H.Wilson, Jac.Williams.

Triples
G.Keene, A.Katipa, D Matheson

B.Cadogan, R.Switalla ,J Potiki-Tagg

Pairs
R.Webster, H.Bosman;

L.Rance, D Willis.

Round 2
Fours
R.Webster, G,Keene, D Willis, D Matheson;

B.Cadogan, H.Bosman, A.Katipa , J Potiki-Tagg

Triples
R Garner, P.Earl, H Wilson;

L.Rance Jac.Williams, Di.Sinclair.

Pairs
T.Van Tuel, R.Switalla

K.Te Tamaki, M.Light

K.Te Tamaki is Manager/Captain and will be in touch to arrange transport in due course

If anyone is unavailable, please contact either Brandon Williams (0277244817) or Daniel French (0277468376) ASAP

UPTHEGOLDENO

We are pleased to announce the Otago Management team to play Central Otago at Dunstant High School on Sunday the 21st June.

Report time 12.30pm on Saturday for play to commence at 1.00pm

Triples
1) D.Webb, S.Joyce, L.Patterson
2) B.Sinclair, R. Switalla, L.Roy
3) R.Garner, A.Thompson, S.Gillum
4) K.Keogh, B,Paterson, Y.Adams

Pairs
1) D.Webb, L.Patterson
2) B.Sinclair, R.Switalla
3) R.Garner, S.Joyce
4) K.Keogh, Y.Adams
5) A.Thompson, S.Gillum
6) B.Paterson, L.Roy

B.Sinclair is Manager/Captain and will be in touch to arrange transport in due course

If anyone is unavailable, please contact either Brandon Williams (0277244817) or Daniel French (0277468376) ASAP

UPTHEGOLDENO

And it’s underway!!

We are in Palmerston North! Well apart from our redirected mail (Judy Sell 😂) she’s still sitting in Auckland Airport waiting!
Picking her up at 9:45pm….

Had a look at the fantastic Arena Manawatu, very excited and looking forward to the start of the singles tomorrow at 8:30am!
Absolutely hosing down now!
So it won’t be the wander through town and the food trucks and local musicians we hoped for tonight for dinner!!!

FRIDAY NIGHT WINTER BOWLS!

It’s Friday and you know what that means... welcome to our Winter Bowls format! ❄️🌟
Come along for a fantastic night of bowls, laughs, and great company.

Here is the lineup for tonight:

🕒 Start Time: 7:00 PM sharp!
🏆 Format: 3 games of bowls $5.00 Entry fee.
🥧 Supper: Served right after the final game
🥩 Meat Raffle: Just $1 per ticket—don't forget your coins!

✈️ Good Luck to Our Nationals Crew! ✈️

We also want to take this opportunity to wish a safe and smooth journey to everyone travelling to the Nationals. We are all backing you—go hard and UP THE GOLDEN O! 💛

See you all on the green at 7pm!

The Otago team for the District Challenge has been ‘selected’ out of a hat and congratulations to the following players.
Please take your Otago tops along.
Good luck and….
UptheGolden0!!!

Rhonda Swittalla
Dean Willis
Greg Keene
Hugh Bosman

All the best to those travelling to Palmerston North for the Nationals which starts on Saturday.
Safe travels and enjoy the experience.

Selectors:
I imagine there will be a team named for the District Challenge soon?