A dedication to excellence and an unrelenting commitment to the sport have seen Anne and David Burrage honoured as the 2019-2020 Bowls New Zealand Summerset Awards umpires of the year.
It’s deserved recognition for the Wellington based duo, who have constantly impressed with their work ethic and passion for Bowls.
The husband and wife duo qualified as level 1 umpires in June 2016, graduating to level 2 national umpires the following April.
Across the 2019-2020 season the Burrages umpired some big regional events, including the Wellington Open Fours and Triples and the Bowls Specialist mixed 242 pairs. They also officiated at the Clubs New Zealand national Fours.
The Burrages have also gone beyond the call of duty with their willingness to assist Bowls Wellington to train other umpires.
The Burrages are also keen bowlers. They previously belonged to Tawa bowling club – and David was club secretary up until recently – but have joined Raumati Bowling Club since their move north.
There is one player who will definitely capture more attention than most at this year’s VC Cup Bowls tournament at the Raumati Bowling Club. Former All Black player and coach, Alex “Grizz” Wyllie is a member of a team from North Canterbury which has entered for the annual event, now in its 34th year. Wyllie will…
Noeline Barlow Life Member Our Number One green is named after two generous supporters Noeline and Bob Barlow. While Bob passed away a few years ago, Noeline still retains a keen interest in the club and visited the club recently to check out the new green. She certainly fits perfectly into the beautiful surroundings of…
New Life Member New Life Member Pat Taylor with Patron and Life Member Bill Moffatt One of Kapiti’s longest-serving bowls administrators has been granted Life Membership of her club. Pat Taylor vacated the chair and the President’s position at the Annual General Meeting of the Kapiti Bowls club at the weekend. It brought to an…
A frost covered green greeted players for the first qualifying day of the club championship men’s fours, but a beautiful clear, sunny day emerged and some superb matches were played. Neal Pritchard’s team scored three wins, while 2 winners included Euan Hubbard, Dennis Hawkings, Steve Sargent and Gill Lowry. The championships continue this weekend alongside…
Community Bowls 2021 For those people, young and not so young, who have wondered if bowls might be the sport or pastime to suit them, there’s an opportunity to find out. The popular Community Bowls programme will start on Monday 1st February and continue each Monday night until the 8th March. It’s open…
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