Fifteen Years Ago.
15 – 3 – 10
Last day that the men played the Edwards Cup at United.
SAM v United B. Auld 11 – 21 J. Pickering 22 – 15 J. Kirkbride 16 – 15 M. Tarling 7 – 22
14 – 3 – 10
Growers Direct Market Colts and Juniors Tournament.
President Bryan Sullivan saw a need for junior and colts bowlers to have another tournament especially for them.
Colts: First: G. Minty and B. Facer [Chch. Richmond]
Juniors: First: D. McLennan and M. McLennan. [St. Albans-Merivale.]
These ran for several years and were successful, colts on one green, juniors on the other.
Would this not be a good tournament for the Canterbury Bowls selectors and coaches to attend and select some players for advancement in the game?
Well done to Sandy and Lois for the hard work they did in making this such a successful tournament.
Eleven Years Ago.
10 – 3 – 14
So near yet so far!!!!!!!!!!!
Not a good day for the SAM ladies as they were striving to win back to back trophies in the Bernie Bigg. Three losses meant dropping from first to second with only one point separating the first three places. Although the ladies will be very disappointed in letting a golden opportunity go begging the second half of the season has been a real turnaround. In December they were lying last so what an improvement over the second half of the season. Well done ladies.
J. Hall 11 – 13 L. Brown 7 – 14 M. Wheatley 12 – 14
In the Edwards Cup the men finished strongly with three wins and finished third. Elmwood were clear winners.
Eight Years Ago
15 – 3 – 17
The resignation of Bowls Canterbury’s Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Robins, has been confirmed. Adrian has been the CEO of Bowls Canterbury since the beginning of 2013. Previously a Bowls Canterbury Board member, Adrian took over the reins when the regional body was in financial hardship, however, within 12 months Adrian had turned that hardship around and 4 years later the organisation is now a thriving business.
A highlight for Adrian in his time as CEO was no doubt when his hard work, was not only recognized but also succeeded in winning the 2015 Sport Canterbury Administrator of the Year award showcasing to the whole Canterbury sporting community that bowls in Canterbury was in good hands yet again.
Adrian and his wife Julie have purchased a home in Waimate, South Canterbury where they will retire. Already they have joined the Waimate Bowling Club and are enjoying spending more time on the bowling greens!
Bowls Canterbury are fortunate to retain Adrian’s expertise, particularly with his accountancy background, to still be on board as a part time sales and finance manager on a contract for 2 years.
The Bowls Canterbury Board is delighted to announce Adrian’s successor as CEO Adrian and his wife Julie have purchased a home in Waimate, South Canterbury where they will retire. Already they have joined the Waimate Bowling Club and are enjoying spending more time on the bowling greens!
Bowls Canterbury are fortunate to retain Adrian’s expertise, particularly with his accountancy background, to still be on board as a part time sales and finance manager on a contract for 2 years.
The Bowls Canterbury Board is delighted to announce Adrian’s successor as CEO is Mel Mather, the Bowls Canterbury current Events and Development Manager.
Mel has been working at Bowls Canterbury since 2014 and has a long history working in the sport and recreation industry. Mel’s working career started at Sport Canterbury in an administration and events role. After leaving Sport Canterbury to have children, Mel went back into the workforce at the Christchurch City Council within the Sports Services Team. Following the 2011 earthquakes, she went back to Sport Canterbury in a sport recovery contract role for two years where she really enjoyed the hands on work with clubs. Prior to starting at Bowls Canterbury in 2014 Mel had two years at the New Zealand Institute of Sport in a marketing role.
Mel has always been involved in a variety of sports, as a club volunteer, administrator and high performance manager, currently managing the NZ U16’s rugby league team. She is very much looking forward to her new role as Chief Executive Officer at Bowls Canterbury, which begins on 1 May 2017 and looks forward to continuing working with clubs in the Canterbury centre in this role.
Seven Years Ago.
14 – 3 – 18
Elmwood Park was part of the Town team that played Country in the O65s at Cheviot. It was played in beautifully fine conditions on a superb green. A great morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea was provided.
Country won 8½ – 7½.
The women’s team, Pam Phair, Mary Ann Johnstone, Mary Ellis and Trish Peterson won both their games as did the men’s team of Neil Johnstone, Allan Reid, Murray Scott and Ron Phair.
Six Years Ago.
13 – 3 – 19
A wonderful day of bowls was held at the Darfield Bowling Club where town clubs (Elmwood Park, Canterbury 2017, Woodend, and Redcliffs Mount Pleasant) played our 4 country sub centres, men and women’s teams.
The green was very hard and fast resulting in some pretty amazing bowls and interesting heads during all the games. A lot of laughter and friendly competition ensued and it is probably safe to say everyone enjoyed the day, players and spectators alike.
Congratulations to the Town teams who have prevailed narrowly with 24 points and a +2 differential. A very close result indeed.
Teams: Pam Phair, Mary Ann Johnstone, Pam Nicholson. Trish Peterson.
Ken Nicholson, Neil Johnstone, Murray Scott and Ron Phair.
Five Years Ago.
11 – 3 – 20
Canterbury National Intercentre Teams named.
Elmwood Park was well represented in the squads to attend Bowls New Zealand’s National Intercentre event at the end of the month.
Pairs: Gary Lawson and Nathan Glasson Fours: Lance Pascoe, Kelvin Scott and Liam Eathorne.
Fours: Mandy Boyd Travelling Reserve: Chris Kibblewhite
Congratulations to these club members.
Spearheaded by seven of the 10 Blackjacks set to contest World Bowls later this year, the North v South rivalry will be reignited next week as the teams vye for Island supremacy.
Once again Elmwood Park is well represented, well done to these members.
Pairs: Gary Lawson Fours: Lance Pascoe Fours: Mandy Boyd
13 – 3 – 20
The proposed open fours tournament to be held at Heaton Street was called off for the second time in row. Not enough teams, 9. Disappointing. It has been suggested that a three bowl triples tournament could be introduced next season.
Congratulations to the two O60 fours teams of John Mears and Dave Vujcich who qualified for post section play. They met each other in the semi final and the John Mears team defeated Dave Vujcich, Pam Phair, Mary Anne Johnstone and Neil Johnstone by 16 – 13, their hardest game of the tournament.
They played in the final against Redcliffs Mt Pleasant winning 16-6.
MuzzaWeb understands this is the fourth consecutive time John has won this title. Great achievement.
Don Baker Bev Morel Bruce Humphreys John Mears
16 – 3 – 20
New Zealand Domestic Events Postponed:
Bowls New Zealand has postponed the Intercentre event due to commence this Thursday 19th March.
Bowls New Zealand has postponed the North v South Challenge scheduled for this Thursday 19th March.
Both of these events have been postponed for six months, minimum.
Bowls New Zealand and Auckland Bowls are considering postponing the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship schedule for 31 March and 1 April in Auckland.
At this point the Interclub Sevens Finals scheduled for 16-19 April in Auckland has not been postponed, however it is a fair assumption that this event is also at risk. A decision on this event will be made by Monday 23 March. Participants in this event should consider delaying the booking of travel and accommodation until a decision is made.
At this point the Bowls3Five Interclub Finals scheduled for 2 – 3 May in Wellington has not been postponed. A decision on this event will be made by Monday 13 April.
Four Years Ago.
9 – 3 – 21
After a time line that seemed to go on forever President Pete announced that resource consent had been granted for our new building. This was indeed good news but there is to be time allowed for submissions from interested parties.
Three Years Ago.
14 – 3 – 22
The EP1 O60s 7s team was unable to play against the Burnside Boomers as they were affected by a player who tested positive for Covid. If necessary they will play this game later.
This has become a relatively common occurrence in covid times.
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Kelvin Scott. Singles champion.
What an achievement for this bowler. He has won all four titles this year. A rare and remarkable feat. MuzzaWeb believed that this had never happened before in the club’s history. Wrong! Club historian Neil Johnstone informed MuzzaWeb that Steve Ditfort achieved this in the 2008 – 9 season. It included a fabulous singles game between himself and Andrew Kelly.
Done again by Nathan Glasson in the 2022 – 23 season.
