Bowls Buzz - 11th of July 2025
Recent Highlights & Results
National Championship of Champion Events
The Bowls New Zealand “Champion of Champions” series schedule is out, with the Men’s & Women’s Singles taking place 18–20 July and Women’s Fours scheduled 1–3 August, among other disciplines
National Titles
Recent national champions crowned (at National Bowls Championships earlier in the year):
Men’s singles: Matt Berry (Pringle Park Bowling Club)
Men’s pairs: Jamie Hill & Lance Pascoe
Women’s singles: Debbie White (Hinuera BC)
Women’s pairs: Lisa Prideaux & Olivia Bloomfield
Auckland Centre Updates
Bowls Auckland Annual Awards Luncheon on 19 June at Royal Oak.
Donna Cross Mt Eden Club President was nationally acknowledged as North Island Club Person of the Year for 2024 by Bowls New Zealand.
Bowls Auckland recently held its Auckland Rep 1‑5 Year Winter Quad on 5 July, showcasing emerging talent from the region.
Clubs have begun Winter Coaching, and WinterClub interclub league games start mid-July.
Dunedin Centre
Bowls Dunedin held its Annual General Meeting on 10 July at the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium.
North Harbour Centre
The Women’s Winter Cup has been relocated to Orewa on 11 July, indicating strong mid-winter participation after pre-season planning.
Upcoming Events (Next 2 Weeks)
11 July
Women’s Winter Cup (North Harbour)
Orewa (moved from original venue)
12 July
Bowls Auckland PBA 2025
Royal Oak
13 July
WinterClub interclub matches start
New Lynn Bowling Club
18–20 July
National Champion of Champions – Singles (Men’s & Women’s)
Hastings
25–27 July
National COC – Men’s Pairs
Hastings
25–27 July
Champion of Champions – Men’s Fours
Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium (Dunedin)
1–3 August
Champion of Champions – Women’s Fours
Same venue as men’s fours
These national COC tournaments are the premier pathway events for club champions, bringing together singles, pairs, fours, triples, and mixed pairs.
What to Watch
Talent development remains key, especially in the Auckland and provinces Winter Quad competitions.