Two superstars of New Zealand Bowls accepted an invitation to impart some of their extensive knowledge to our players recently. Two-times World Champion, Gary Lawson, was joined by National Male Player of the Year, Lance Pascoe.
They were extremely informative and everyone admired their enthusiasm for the game and their willingness to share their experience with us.
Thanks Gazza and Lance. Your next invitation is on its way!
Centre Fours Achievements
Johnny Simpson Event 2021 As has become tradition, the club’s closing day featured competition for the Johnny Simpson Cup. Simpson is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s best All Black props who played in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, but he was also an outstanding bowler. When he moved from Auckland to Paraparaumu…
This season’s Novice Singles produced some riveting games, with the final especially intriguing.
Chris Macdonald has played superbly to win the Kapiti Centre Novice Singles. Chris’ draw play in the final against Pete Madden of Central Levin, was at times astonishing. As he said afterwards ” I just felt on top of things today”.
Okay here’s a question: How many of you had a father who was a whaler?Answer: One, Les Roberts. That’s right, while Les was growing up first of all in Kaikoura and then Nelson, his father was among the last of New Zealand’s whalers. What’s also quite remarkable is that Les became a cowboy in Canada…
The Mens Championship Sigles was won by Reg Goston with runner up Laurie Flynn. First year player, Laurie Flynn, displayed impressive consistency to win his semi final against Ted Marshall, while Reg Goston prevailed over his good mate Neal Pritchard in a classy battle in the other. After winning the final, Goston said “I haven’t…