Miramar Bowling Club 06/03/25 Update...​​​​​​​

MEN:

Hello to you all.

The men completed the Open Champ Singles over the weekend with some very close games and dramatic finishes. One in particular saw Dave Shedlock down 19 -17 to Rob Ashton with Rob holding 2 shots for game. In true, sometimes unorthodox play by Shedlock with only one bowl on the head Dave drove and put the kitty in the ditch. After the dust settled to Rob’s shock and horror Dave was holding 4 shots and won the game.The final between the two Dave’s was a slight anti-climax with Dave Allen winning comfortably and defended the title he has now won 4 years in a row. Congratulations Dave.

Next Saturday the 8th we hope to complete the semifinals and final of the Men’s Pairs.

Monday night at Island Bay was the Twilight 3 Fives with Miramar once again on the losing side of very close games.

On Wednesday the 12th we continue with Men’s Pennants at home against Johnsonville and a good run home in the second round could see us in a spot for promotion.

Good bowling to you all.

Men’s Match CommitteeMike Andrews


SO A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME...

Imagine the scene: after a day at the Wellington First Year Mens Singles, our guy's halfway home when the phone rings. "You've got the wrong bowls!" they say. He, of course, insists they're mistaken – new bag, name tag, the works! But, with his passenger the likely culprit, a quick boot check revealed the truth. Somehow, despite his legendary attention to detail, he definitely had the wrong bowls. Cue a sheepish U-turn to reclaim his precious bowls capping off a pretty big day.


INVITATION:

TAKARO TUI BOWLS - JIM MUNN MEMORIAL

36th Invitational Pro Pairs

Friday 11th April - 13th April 2025

For Details please go to "Upcoming Bowls Events" at the top of the page or Click here


RODRIGO BROTHERS:

Saturday 03 May - from 7:00 pm

You need to put this in your calendar because if you didn't go last time you missed an outstanding evening!!!


FA CUP SWEEP:

Down to the last 8 with the next round 30th March - Good Luck


That's it for this week - please visit the website Click here to find out what's happening at your club and catch all the news.

Remember to keep those photos, notices and articles coming.

Cheers

iang@xtra.co.nz

Miramar Bowling Club 26/02/25 Update...

KYLIE'S KITCHEN: Closed this Week

Will not be open this Friday but will now only operate on a fortnightly basis - Next Opens 7th March 2025 6:00pm

Unfortunately, while thankful to those members who have loyally supported “Friday Nights” there has been a decreasing number of members and orders week on week.

This has regretfully led Kylie to make the above decision.


WOMEN:

No play for women this weekend. 

Saturday 1st March - Champ Pairs

Morning Game: Tereska v Jenny

Afternoon Game: Chris v Jenny

Women’s Match Committee
Chris Gosling


MEN:

A quiet week for bowls as we sit back and watch live streaming from the Nationals in Christchurch.Just a reminder that the men’s Club Open singles will continue this weekend 1st & 2nd March.

Club Coaching with Jim Swift on Monday afternoon.

Twilight Bowls 3 Five - resumes at Island Bay on 3rd March (6 pm)

Centre Over 60's -  plays on Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th March followed by the Semifinal & Final of the club Pairs on Saturday 8th and if needed Sunday 9th.

Stay safe and enjoy your week. 

Men’s Match Committee
Mike Andrews


FA CUP ROUND 5:

Is on this weekend - check how your team's going (updated in the news feed)


Please visit the website Click here to find out what's happening at your club and catch other news including an update on how Dayle is getting on. Also some photos and results from last weekend at Island Bay.

Remember to keep those photos, notices and articles coming.

Cheers

iang@xtra.co.nz


Miramar Bowling Club 19/02/25 Update...

KYLIE'S KITCHEN:

Is open from 6:00pm Fridays - feel free to bring friends and family to share and support.


WOMEN:

No play for women this weekend. 

Saturday 1st March - Champ Pairs

Morning Game: Tereska v Jenny

Afternoon Game: Chris v Jenny

Women’s Match CommitteeChris Gosling

MEN:

Another busy three days of bowls.

On Saturday, the final round of pairs where played between Jim Swift & Dave Allen vs Rob Ashton & Pat Flemming. Rob, needing a win to make the semifinals, unfortunately lost, allowing Keith Hastings & Phil Davies to take the fourth qualifying spot. It’s intended to play the semifinals followed by the final on the 8th of March with the 9th a back-up day.

The rest of Saturday 15th, and Sunday 16th was used to make progress with the Men’s Singles. Three players have two lives intact were Shedlock will play Ashton & Flemming a buy into the next round. Of the players who still have one life Mr Bowls ( Phil Davies) will play the winner between Mousie (Dave Allen ) & Michelle (Mike Andrews). Keith Hastings will play Tiger(Jim Scott). These games will be played on 1st & 2nd March with a possible final to take place. Mr Bowls has a potential dilemma as if he survives Saturday's play Sunday clashes with a first-year bowlers competition at Silverstream. I’m sure we can sort something out should there be a clash.

Monday night at Victoria Bowling Club saw the continuation of the Twilight 3Fives. In a very entertaining evening Miramar 1 and Miramar 2 lost their games in a tie break to Seatoun.

There are no club champs next weekend as there will be a break while the Nationals in Christchurch are being played. Wishing Lou Newman & Rob Ashton all the best down there.

Men’s Match CommitteeMike Andrews


Please visit the website Click here to find out what's happening at your club.

Remember to keep those photos, notices and articles coming.

Cheers

iang@xtra.co.nz

Miramar Bowling Club Update 12/02/2025

Hi everyone,

Please visit the website Click here to also view this week's WEDNESDAY UPDATE.

Thanks for the contributions of Mike and Chris. Please keep those photos coming and would be great to get any newbie email addresses.

Cheersiang@xtra.co.nz


WOMENS:

Ladies singles entries close 6.00pm on Friday. Competition will start on Saturday at 9.00am

Chris Gosling

MENS:

Well what a busy week we had.Men’s Pennants at Khandallah on Wednesday where they secured 2 pts and currently sit third in Div 2 one pt off promotion with just three rounds to go. 

On Thursday at the very picturesque Silverstream club R Ashton, C Gosling & D Allen were attempting to defend the title they won last year but after putting up a brave effort missed out on making post section. However a strong showing by team 2 with Jim Swift, Tereska Knap & Keith Hastings and team 3 with Dave Shedlock, Mike Andrews & Viv Borrie flying the club colours in Post Section. Jim’s team succumbed to the eventual winners from Naenae & Shedlock & team losing their semifinal to Tawa who in turn lost to Naenae in the final. A great day.

Come Friday and the club had two teams at Johnsonville's Mixed Triples where Andrews supported by Knap & Borrie finished third. 

If that wasn’t enough the excitement of the last two rounds of Interclub were played on Saturday. Div One Men beat Lyall Bay quite comprehensively in the last round at home to make sure they retained their place in Div One for next year. Div One ladies after being promoted from last season into Div One also did exceptionally well to make sure they will also play in Div One next season. Congratulations to you both.Men’s Div 3 who was also promoted from last year came very close to gaining promotion to Division Two for next year. Div 5 sevens where we had a composite team playing against experienced players as opposed to playing in the quads like last season, gained invaluable experience and will be better prepared for next season.On Sunday continuation of Men’s Pairs were played where we have Two teams who have Qualified for post section with third & fourth spot still up for grabs.This Saturday we continue with club championship where the attention will turn to Champ singles and the draw for that will take place on Friday night at the club.

Regards Match committee ​​​​​​​

Wednesday 05/02/25

Subject: Trial of Website "Send-to-All-Notice" Feature for Club Notices

Hi everyone,

Our bowling club is trialing a new feature on our website for distributing club notices. This will streamline communication and ensure everyone stays informed.

Going forward, current club notices will be posted on the front page of the website. You can view them anytime by clicking here: Click here . These notices will also be emailed directly to your registered email address.

To make this system work effectively, we need your help!

  • Club Notices: All notices from selectors, the social club, and the committee must be emailed to me by midday Wednesday each week. This will ensure they are posted and emailed out promptly.
  • Tournament and Event Notices: Notices for tournaments and events, both from MBC and other clubs, can also be posted on the website under "Upcoming Events". Please send these to me as well.
  • Content for the Website: We'd love to feature more photographs and articles from our members on the website, especially related to tournaments and events. Please share any contributions you have!

We believe this new system will be a great improvement for club communication. We encourage you to visit the website and check out the notices. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks for your cooperation!


Ian G
iang@xtra.co.nz


WOMENS:

Women's junior singles finalists were decided last weekend - Pip will play Micheala (date to be confirmed).

This Saturday 08th February ladies will play the last two rounds of interclub at home and Naenae.

No play for ladies on Sunday.

Chris Gosling

MENS:

Some interesting results over the weekend in the champ pairs. Last year’s champions Shedlock & Andrews need a miracle to make the playoffs. Swift and Allen look like one of four qualifiers with 4 wins out of 4 games.  Newman and Galbraith stumbled by losing 2 games on the weekend.

O’Connor and Jackson were the giant killers, downing Shedlock 16-15 then on Sunday beating the very fancied pairing of Newman & Galbraith 19-18 

Top four make playoffs.

At present Swift has 4 wins from 4

O’Connor 3 from 5

Newman 2 from 4

Hastings 1 from 4

Shedlock 1 from 5

Northcott 1 from 2

Games to be played on Sunday 09th February 

Start 9.00am

Swift v Northcott 

Ashton v Newman

Approximately 11.30am

Ashton v O’Connor 

Newman v Northcott 

Approximately 2.30

Ashton v Hastings 

Interclub Saturday 8th Feb - 2 Rounds

Div. one away to Plimmerton in the morning home to Lyall Bay in the Afternoon. 

Singles:- J Swift 

Pairs :- Ashton & A Newman 

Fours:- L Newman, K Hastings, G Tunnicliffe, D Allen 

Div. 3 home to Naenae in the morning away to Upper Hutt afternoon

Singles :- M Andrews 

Pairs:- D Shedlock & H Galbraith 

Fours:- C Northcott, J Repoama, G O’Connor, D Jackson

3 Five team 

Regards 
Match committee