For those not playing in the Centre mixed pairs this weekend, you are encouraged to get club championships played.
Thanks Neil and Tim
Representative Player Expression of Interest Forms – CLOSING SOONAn entry list is now up in the clubroom for the handicap pairs.
More experienced players are encouraged to play with less experienced players, e.g. the 1-5 year group. Handicaps will be set at the time of doing the draw.If you want to play but do not have a partner, please put your name down
Entries close on 31st October 2025
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We have a number of functions and school bowls activity during this month and an even busier period in November and December.
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| 13/10/2025 | Monday | 11.50am | 12.35pm | 40 | STAC | School Bowls | 8 | Yes please | |
| 14/10/2025 | Tuesday | 5pm | 9pm | 80 | Rebecca | CRFU | NIL | Gregg & David | |
| 16/10/2025 | Thursday | 4pm | 8pm | 20 | Lucy Cameron | Saunders Robinson Brown | 3 | Sue & David | Yes please |
| 17/10/2025 | Friday | 1.40pm | 2.15pm | 40 | STAC | School Bowls | 8 | Yes please | |
| 18/10/2025 | Saturday | 4pm | 8pm | 30-40 | Roydon Mcleod | Function | 2 | Tim & David | Yes please |
| 19/10/2025 | Sunday | 6pm | 8:00 pm | 45 | HSOB Soccer | HSOB Soccer | Nil | Tim | Yes please |
| 20/10/2025 | Monday | 11.50am | 12.35pm | 40 | STAC | School Bowls | 8 | Yes please | |
| 24/10/2025 | Friday | 1.40pm | 2.15pm | 40 | STAC | School Bowls | 8 | Yes please | |
| 30/10/2025 | Thursday | 6pm | 8pm | 64 | Dirk Maris | Trimble | 8 | Sue & David | Yes please |
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Be aware of this change.This change means Under 8 players can now play in both competitions. Those Under 8 players who wish to play in the Open Singles will need to complete an Open Singles entry form online. The Under 8’s who have already entered to play on Friday 14 November will automatically be transferred to play on Saturday 15 November.
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Every Friday night at 6.00.
1. First draw to be held at 6pm 3rd October starting at $100
2. All members (full, limited and non playing) to have a number with one number drawn at approximately 6pm each Friday. To win, the person drawn must be present at the draw and a fully paid up member (subs are now due). If not present or not fully paid up, the prize pool will jackpot by $50 per week.
3. When the prize pool reaches $1000 the jackpot is terminated. If the first person drawn is present and financial, they win $1000. If not present, numbers continue to be drawn until someone present and financial has their number drawn. Any second, or subsequent winner drawn will win $500.
4. If the main prize pool is won at any time, the next draw reverts back to $100.
5. If the $500 is won (ie the second or subsequent person drawn at the terminating draw) the next weeks draw reverts to $250.
6. Terms subject to change if deemed necessary by the Executive.
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A busy season is approaching fast and with it we need volunteers to help on the bar or out on the rinks during functions or after bowling events.
Full training will be given and on the bar it may only be collecting glassware and bottles , restocking and cleaning.
The rinks are about supervising the bowlers to ensure they are not dumping or giving them encouragement to enjoy their bowling.
If you are able to help, please click on the link below.
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Greetings fellow bowlers and welcome to the 20025 – 26 season. since I was last president.
It is an honour to serve as your president again after an eight year gap. A lot has changed since I was last president. The urban beach has been transformed back to a bowling gren, our number 2 green has had further improvements, and we now have a wonderful new clubhouse for all to enjoy. We also have a healthy balance sheet and all of these, along with our considerable playing strength make us the envy of many other clubs.This can lead to a “tall poppy syndrome” which can reflect negatively on the way other clubs perceive us. Elmwood has always been considered a friendly club which is a great place to play and visit. We must continue to win with dignity and lose with honour whenever we are on the greens.
Speaking of winning, we were once again very well represented at the recent Bowls Canterbury Awards Evening and congratulations to all of those wo won titles last season. Since that awards night both our women’s and men’s champion fours teams have finished runners up in the Bowls New Zealand champion of champions event, Well done to all.
The last twelve months have been a busy time for your executive and the many helprs wh have contributed so much to the smooth running of our club. My thanks go to all concerned.
Our greens have once again been amongst the very best in Canterbury thanks to the outstanding work off our greenkeeper Kelvin Scott, greens superintendent Don Baker and all their willing helpers. Kelvin is stepping down this year and we welcome Steve Street to Elmwood Park to continue the good work.
Volunteers form the backbone of most sporting clubs in New Zealand and we are extremely lucky to have so many people who give up their time so willingly in the interests of our club. Some of our volunteers are getting close to retirement age and we are always looking for willing helpers to spread the load, This season we will be co-hosting the National singles and pairs over the new year and we will definitely need further volunteers to help out.
Finally I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable season and look forward to further success on the green.
Ian Rule
President
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2025 – 26 Centre Entry Forms – ONLINE NOW!
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From Lesley
Duty Teams.
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Take care when using the entrance to the club.
The break glass is only to be used in an EMERGENCY. Please use the “Press to Exit” only.
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SMOKING/VAPING
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There is a defibrillator at the new clubrooms. We would like everyone to get some familiarity with it, before they may need to use it one day.
It is so so so easy, take it out of the cabinet, open it, turn it on, it will talk to you!
- The sign on the cabinet that says the “alarm will sound” is NOT TRUE – no alarm will sound if you open the cabinet and take the defib out.
- Unzip the container and turn it on – button No. 1
- It will now start telling you what to do – very very simple.
Because you won’t be able to actually place the defib. pads on to someone while exploring, the machine will not go any further with the instructions but, it would if the pads were on. Do not worry – you cannot do anything wrong. It will not shock someone unless it detects a ‘shockable rhythm’. It is completely fool proof.
So – have a look. At least then you won’t hesitate to take it out of the cabinet if it’s needed. Turn it off when you have finished though, we don’t want the batteries to run out!
Fiona Frew
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