Bowls Wanganui Inc

Well done ladies. Good luck for Saturday

🎯🔥 ELITE LEADS DON’T JUST PLAY GOOD BOWLS… THEY PLAY SMART ONES. 🔥🎯

One of the biggest differences between developing players and high-level leads? 👀

Elite leads understand that not every “miss” is a bad bowl.

Sometimes the bowl that doesn’t touch the jack…
✅ blocks a danger line
✅ protects the back
✅ changes the available grass
✅ creates scoreboard pressure
✅ forces the opposition to rethink everything

That’s advanced bowls intelligence 💥

Beginners often chase perfection.
Experienced skips value POSITION and PRESSURE.

Because in competitive bowls:
🎯 A smart miss is often better than a reckless toucher.

The best leads think:
👉 “What problems does this bowl create for the opposition?”
—not just—
👉 “Did I touch the jack?”

💡 Every bowl should have a purpose.

This is the type of tactical thinking that wins tight matches and frustrates strong opponents 👏🔥

Hit the link below to join the Better Bowling Training Camp. With Bowls New Zealand High Performance Coaches Jim Swift, Brady Amer, and Blake Signal you are sure to learn something new.

International Umpire Sue Way will be there to help go through some rules and etiquette for new players, while we will aim to be out on the green for as long as possible.

Make sure you get in now before room runs out.

https://forms.gle/4PY2fZXdhqv971zF9

Something to get into before the season starts :)

Ever wonder why you lose to that one bowler, even when you feel like you're playing better? 🤔

It’s probably not their delivery. It's their hidden habits between shots.

Most players switch off the moment the bowl leaves their hand. 😴 Elite players do the opposite. They're constantly collecting data, planning their next move, and winning the mental game. 🧠

Over a match, these small things create a MASSIVE advantage.

Here's what the best bowlers do when they're not even bowling:

👀 They Watch EVERYTHING: Every bowl (yours AND your opponent's) is a piece of data. They’re analyzing green speed, line changes, and rink conditions. They aren't spectating; they're studying.

🧠 They Control the "Headspace": One bad bowl doesn't lose a game, but a bad reaction to it can. Top players reset instantly. They accept mistakes without spiraling, staying calm and present. Their worst enemy doesn't live between their own two ears.

🎯 They Prepare BEFORE the Mat: By the time they step up to bowl, they’ve already visualized the shot, felt the required weight, and assessed the head. Average players only start thinking when it's their turn. Good bowlers are already committed to a plan.

🤝 They Communicate with PURPOSE: (In pairs & teams) Their communication is clear, calm, and constructive. No blame, just solutions. They build confidence, they don't spread panic. "Same shot, just a touch more weight" vs. "Don't do what I just did." See the difference?

The game of bowls is won and lost in the small moments most players ignore. It’s not just a physical game; it's a decision-making game.

Which of these hidden habits will YOU focus on in your next game? Let us know in the comments! 👇

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8fjqt6fVdWI

PBA Taranaki live stream, Some Whanganui players out there in the qualifiers, quarters and semis.

Sunday 31 May Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

We have had 2 teams pull out of our Academy 2-4-2 Pairs Tournament this weekend. If you can field a team it would be greatly appreciated.

Laird Park Bowling Club Events 2024–26

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for entering this weekend’s Bowls Wanganui Inc Academy 2‑4‑2 Tournament. We are very much looking forward to hosting you at Laird Park Bowling Club, and we extend a warm welcome to all players, especially our visiting teams travelling to join us. The current forecast for the weekend is looking favourable, and we anticipate an enjoyable and competitive two days of bowls. Laird Park Bowling Club is located at 92 Peat Street, Wanganui.
We do wish to advise you of a couple of unavoidable changes to the original tournament arrangements. Due to several late withdrawals, we have only been able to field 20 teams instead of the planned 26. As a result, the prize structure has been adjusted, and payouts will now be awarded to the top six teams, rather than the top ten.
Additionally, we had intended to provide a sausage sizzle as part of the day’s catering. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this will no longer be possible. Players will need to provide their own lunch, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Our committee and volunteers remain committed to delivering a well‑run, enjoyable tournament, and we look forward to welcoming you onto the greens this weekend.
Saturday: (6 Games)
Our Club rooms will be open from 8:0am onwards. Players to arrive and ready for welcoming speech at 9.15am then trail ends will start 9.20am with games commencing at 9:30am sharp. Lunch will be after the 3rd game and will last for 30 mins. Please note there will be no breaks after each game with players having a cuppa on the run. Games will commence at 430pm, and players will be able to congregate in the club house for post-match drinks/ The bar will be available all day for all your beverages.

Sunday: (5 Games)
Club will be open from 730am onwards. Players to arrive ready for trail ends to start at 9.00am with games commencing at 9:15am. Lunch will be after the 3rd game and will last for 35 mins. Please note there will be no breaks after each game with players having a cuppa on the run. Games will commence at 330pm, and players will be able to congregate in the club house for post-match drinks and prizegiving which should start around 345 - 4pm

Please see below the draw for the weekend;
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CxW6_aIZa4TlCECP9rVA8Am0CnC2YSQX03o-P19dbSo/edit?usp=sharing

Conditions of Play:

11 round robin games of 1 hour (Saturday 6 games, Sunday 5 games)
Points accumulation over the whole weekend is Wins, Ends then Point Diff
Jack to be placed on Short, Medium, Long Markers with mat to be placed in front of 2mtr mark by winning team
Kills - Jack to be re-spotted on the 2m mark
If there is a draw an extra end is to be replayed
Players going from A Green to B Green are entitled to a two bowl each trail end

Any concerns or questions please dont hesitate to contact our Tournament Convenor Cristian on the number below

Thank You,

Cristian Fifield
Vice President/Club Captain
Laird Park Bowling Club Inc
0221825704

Laird Park Bowling Club Events 2024–26