Bygraves Leads and Twos Singles

Our Ladies and Men’s Leads and Twos took to the greens today for their annual tournament. Five Ladies and seven Men vied for bragging rights and the titles. The finals were played in very wet conditions and unfortunately torrential rain and flooded greens meant the games had to be shortened.

Eric BackhouseBygraves Leads and Twos Singles

Club Champs Women’s Singles

Fourteen ladies took to the greens in hot, testing conditions for this year’s Club Champs Women’s Singles. Day 1 – four games, first to 21 points or two hours time limit – with three wins to qualify for the second day. After a demanding day, five players progressed to the semi‑finals: Ally Connery, Wendy Sarjeant, Val Tapp, Lynette White and …

Eric BackhouseClub Champs Women’s Singles

Ray White 2x4x2 Mixed Pairs

On Wednesday 7th January we held our annual 2x4x2 Mixed Pairs Tournament, and what a fantastic day it was. The sun shone brightly all day, with no rain in sight, and both greens were full with 32 teams enjoying great bowling and wonderful camaraderie. Once again, for the 13th year of sponsorship, we extend a huge thank you to Stewart …

Eric BackhouseRay White 2x4x2 Mixed Pairs

Mangawhai Jumior Classic AC Fours

Congratulations to all the teams who competed in this year’s Junior Classic Tournament, held on Saturday, 27th December, sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson Mangawhai and the Mangawhai Club. Despite the showers that came and went throughout the day, the enthusiasm, team spirit, and sportsmanship on display were outstanding! It’s always great to see junior bowlers competing with enthusiasm, supported by …

Eric BackhouseMangawhai Jumior Classic AC Fours

Mangawhai Women’s Invitation Classic Fours

For the 23rd year the annual Mangawhai Ladies Classic 4’s was held over the weekend of 3rd & 4th December. Thirty teams of 4 from Waikato, South Auckland, Auckland, North Harbour, Northland and the Far North competed over the 2 days – playing 2 games of 4’s and 2 games of pairs each day. Due to the inclement weather on …

Eric BackhouseMangawhai Women’s Invitation Classic Fours

Ho Ho Ho Xmas Tournament

The Ho Ho Ho Christmas Tournament was played on 17th December in a fun, festive spirit with plenty of laughter and Christmas cheer. Thanks Jackie for mixing the punch – it went down a treat! The format was drawn triples, 4 games of 10 ends with a twist: • Game 1: Normal game. • Game 2: Position swap — Leads …

Eric BackhouseHo Ho Ho Xmas Tournament

You Travel Hams and Lambs Triples

Michelle and her team from You Travel Warkworth once again, very generously sponsored our annual “Hams & Lambs” Tournament on 10th December. It was great to have three You Travel staff members playing. Winners: Keith Lineham, Keith Blincow, Jeanette Vickers, with Michelle from You Travel. 2nd Place: Colin (Wog) Wintle, Rob Webber, Zach Robertson. 3rd Place: Bruno Barnetta, Sue Belin, …

Eric BackhouseYou Travel Hams and Lambs Triples

Constitution

The revised Mangawhai Bowls Inc constitution has now been approved by and registered with the Incorporated Societies office as required under the 2022 Act. A copy of the constitution is available here and can also be found on our website under “Committee”.

Eric BackhouseConstitution