Bowls Buzz - 01 August 2025
Champion of Champions – National Fours (Dunedin)
Men’s Fours concluded over 25–27 July at Hopes Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium.
Women’s Fours kicked off with qualifying on 1 August, continuing through 3 August.
These are part of Bowls NZ’s national Champion of Champions series.
Champions Events
Men’s Pairs qualifiers are set for 8–10 August (Hamilton).
Women’s Pairs follow 15–17 August (New Lynn, Auckland).
Triples (both genders) run 22–24 August (Auckland centres).
Mixed Pairs wrap the series 29–31 August in Tauranga.
PBA Auckland Winter Series The Professional Bowls Association Auckland regional qualifiers and ranking events are ongoing, concluding soon:
Events include World Indoor Singles & Pairs qualifiers and ranking singles on 26 July, 2–3 August.
Performance determines eligibility for world finals in the UK.
Calendar Highlights & Season Planning
Bowls Auckland unveiled its 2025–2026 playing calendar, shaped by player and club feedback emphasizing speed and consistency.
Highlights include jack re-spotting, streamlined scheduling, and more club event weekends.
What’s Next?
· Keep an eye on results from the Women’s Fours (1–3 August).
· Track Men’s Pairs (8–10 Aug) as the next chapter of CoC unfolds.
· Follow BowlsHub and Bowls NZ News for draws, live streams, and highlights—including Bowls TV feeds.
Mt Eden Bowls.
WinterClub. Our Mt Eden Bowling Club teams had a day of good competitive bowls at Blockhouse Bay last weekend but unfortunately will not be advancing to the next round.
Social Media. The club is growing its social media presence, check out the article on LinkedIn promoting the club as a host for corporate and social club events.