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It was a nationwide initiative done in the hope of increasing bowling numbers.
There were many clubs in Christchurch, who had serious recruitment issues including SAM. One of the reasons that St. Albans-Merivale was forced to seek amalgamation.
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SAM got new shirts for its members this week. Models displaying them.Nine Years Ago.
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A special general meeting,36 members attended, was held at the St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club clubrooms at 4.00 on Saturday, December 12, to discuss the following:
- A proposed merger between the St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club and the Canterbury Bowling Club.
- A proposition that the St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club relocate to new shared premises with the Christchurch Football Club in Westminster Street and construct new bowling facilities which will include:
i Two outdoor greens of international standard.
ii A full sized indoor green constructed to full international standard.
iii A pavilion. Mr. Barnett presented. a slideshow of concept drawings and explained the ideas behind them. This was a meeting to present the ideas, the voting would take place later.
Eight Years Ago.
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Some visitors came to try out bowls at SAM. They thought they were coming to play ten pin bowls!!!
They did enjoy themselves and indicated they would come back for more.
They never did.
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Nine Years Ago.
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Proposed new logo and shirt shown for the first time.
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Six Years Ago.
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Women at Fendalton, men at Burnside. Playoffs held on Sunday at Burnside.
In the Canterbury Fives Bev Morel, Sherrie Cottle, Chris Kibblewhite, Fiona Frew and Tania Woodham got 5th but unfortunately just missed out with the top four qualifying. Lois Grey, Pam Phair, Lynne Brown. Pam Rowley and Lesley Campbell got 6th. Great effort from both teams.
The men’s team of Stephen Ditfort, Paul McKinnel, Don Baker, John Mears and Liam Eathorne finished 11th..
First winners, Kaikorai
8 – 12 – 18
Elmwood Park regained the Fenwood Duster by 123 – 101.
EP 3 wins 2 draws Fen 2 wins 2 draws
Fendalton had added the latest dates and “revamped” the duster.
Alastair Stokes handing over the Duster.
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10 – 12 – 18
Elmwood Park received the Gold Club Check.
Pam Phair, club president, receiving the certificate from Bowls New Zealand’s Lorraine McLeod.
ClubCheck is Bowls NZ’s best practice club assessment tool designed to improve club capability and sustainability. Its scope covers all aspects of the club’s operations including planning and implementation, financial management, volunteer management, community involvement, on green activities and off green operating processes.
ClubCheck assessments are conducted by an external assessor and successful clubs can achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards which are valid for a two year period before revalidation is required.
In an all Elmwood Park final in the double triples, Scott Greenland, Don Baker and Bruce Huphreys; Lynne Brown, Cheryl Gee and Brian Smith defeated Ken Nicholson, Neil Johnstone and Pam Nicholson and Dave Vujcich, Mary Ann Johnstone and Peter Duke. The scores were S. Greenland 20 – 14 and L. Brown 21 – 21.
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So near yet so far!!!!
After eight weeks, a fitting finale between two outstanding Blackjacks and their sides saw Gary Lawson and Shannon McIlroy go head to head, with a tie break win going the way of Stoke.
A commanding first set saw Lawson, Kelvin Scott and Mandy Boyd take control of proceedings, securing the set 5-1, though a maximum count in set two on the Power Play propelled the Thunder line-up of McIlroy, Peter Hodson and Kirsten Edwards in to an unassailable position with one end to play – both teams deciding to get straight in to the tie-break showdown.
A stunning bowl from Hodson saw him land a front toucher, with Lawson then unable to dislodge the bowl after two drives – turning the trophy and spoils over to the Thunder and rounding off a strong campaign for the Nelson-based side, losing only three fixtures all season.
The victory gifts the Stoke set-up a winners’ cheque of $15,000 and the honour of being named the 2019 Bowls3Five LIVE champions, with their team comprising McIlroy, Hodson, Edwards, Selina Goddard, Robbie Reed, Leigh Griffin, crowd favourite Jimmy Pugh and team manager/selector, Brendan Hodgson.
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Four Years Ago.
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The experienced Elmwood Park Saints team of Gary Lawson, Mandy Boyd and Nathan Glasson faced a youthful but confident Stokes Valley Vipers team on top form.
There was not much in the first set with the Saints leading by one at the last end. Lawson drove with his two bowls, the second killed the end but when the jack was respotted the Vipers were the closest and took the set 4 – 3.
The second set went the Viper’s way and they were leading 6 – 0. Saints took the power play and a great last bowl by Lawson took out a Viper’s bowl and 3 became 6. What a game!! A toucher with Lawson’s final bowl saw the jack bounce back landing closer to the blue bowls of the Vipers for 2 shots.
So the saints only just missed out but one couldn’t deny the youthful Vipers their victory.
Congratulations Vipers.
Three Years Ago.
12 – 12 – 21 season
The success of both the div. 1 teams in winning the Centre Sevens titles was a real highlight of the 2021 – 22.
Singles: Mandy Boyd Pairs: Bev Morel Angela Boyd Fours: Jan Shirley Pam Phair Fiona Frew Tania Woodham.
Singles: Kelvin Scott Pairs: Nathan Glasson Liam Eathorne Fours: Lance Pascoe Paul McKinnel Ricky Cook Steve Ditfort
Also the div 2 men who were beaten finalists. They were unbeaten in all 3 disciplines in all matches leading up to the final.
Singles: Jonathan Flint Pairs: Don Baker Ian Rule Fours: Ray Hooper Steve Bowden Ken Nicholson Neil Johnstone
This is actually the 2nd time the women and men have both won this top event; the first being some 15 years ago when the women, including current club members and still top bowlers, Mary Ann, Bev and Pam went on to win the N.Z. title.
Two Years Ago.
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Men’s Double Pairs Playoffs.
What a farce. What an injustice.
When is a rule lacking common sense and when is it just plain wrong?
EP1 had a member who was injured and was unable to play. A replacement could not be gotten from within the EP1 team as the same four players had been used for the entire rounds. So a request was made to Bowls Canterbury on Tuesday to get permission for a replacement player. It was refused.
MuzzaWeb cannot see why a member of the club’s EP2 team could not be allowed to play.
The whole situation seems so wrong and hardly in the spirit of the game.
One Year Ago
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Congratulations Lance. 
Lance has been selected for the Trans Tasman bowls internationals, 2 – 4 February 2024 to be held at the Naenae Bowling Club, Wellington
Triples: Tony Grantham, Lance Pascoe, Sheldon Bagrie-Howley (S)
Fours: Grantham, McIlroy, Pascoe, Bagrie-Howley (S)
12 – 12 – 23
The final round of the Over 60s Fives this morning has been rained out.
As there is no time to replay this round, games will not need to be re-scheduled or finished. A rather unsatisfactory end to this competition. EP4 were one point behind the leaders, Lincoln Blue, so may have had a chance to take the top honours.
Bowls at Kaiapoi.
“Pete and I got 14 ends in then all hell broke loose!” said Pam Rowley.
One Year Ago
17 – 12 – 23 Centre Sevens.
The men’s premier sevens team went through undefeated and consequently won the Centre Sevens title for the fifth consecutive time. This was a particularly praiseworthy performance as there were three elite players who were unavailable and had played in the previous wins.
Many would doubt they would succeed in their quest for five in a row.
First up was Belfast, a team that had defeated EP in the premier 3/4s by 3 – 0 earlier in the season. Second they defeated Oxford and finally accounted for a strong Christchurch team
Well done guys.
Fours: J. Flint P. McKinnel L. Eathorne B. Burke Pairs: N. Glasson R. Cook Singles: K. Scott
This Year
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EPBC have entered a U5 sevens side to compete in the upcoming Canterbury Junior Sevens, with sectional play scheduled for Sunday 8th December at Parklands BC.
This is the first time in recent history that the club has been in a position to enter a side in the competition, which is extremely pleasing. We have approximately 20, U5 full members currently at the club, which shows the strength and depth that the club is currently building.
U5 Team.
Singles. Seddon Jury-Jane Pairs. Chris Waldron (skip) Lukas Jury (lead)
Fours. Steve Cooke (skip) Phil Smith (third) Dale Johnstone (second) Matt Lewis (lead)
Manager/Reserve. Lloyd Foster
In a superb performance they came first and qualified for post section.
Fours: 3 wins Pairs: 3 wins Singles: 2 wins. 1st Well done guys.
