Welcome to the 2025-202

With the start of the new season, on behalf of the Executive, I would like to offer a warm welcome to all our members and in particular our members new to the sport wanting to start a new voyage in their life as well as those who have transferred to New Brighton from other Clubs.

Helping and encouraging our new and junior members Is a responsibility we should all bear. They must be welcomed and made to feel part of our team.  I would also like to give a big thankyou to our supporters, sponsors and donors for their generosity.

Thanks to our volunteers, on the green, in the kitchen and in the bar. It is with their help that the Club is so successful.

With one of the best greens in the city, excellent Senior members and some very good up and coming Juniors, the Club is in a good position to continue with a reputation to be reckoned with.

Good bowling and good sportsmanship to all of you and I am sure you will do us proud.

Neil Clark

PRESIDENT

If you haven't entered any of the club and interclub competitions but would like to, please liaise with Neville Clydesdale, Roy Taylor or Cheryl Sutton (Interclub and Club Champs) or Jude Taylor (Club Tournaments).

FACILITY HIRE

Planning an event?  Working on a budget?  Talk to us in the first instance - we're here to help.

​​​​​​​Weddings, birthdays, ce;ebrations - call us!

Hire forms are available from the club or under Events & Happenings page. Contact our Office Administrator or Catering Convenor for more details.

03 388 9059 or 021 113 9725

UNDER 5's CHAMPIONS

Competiting in the Champion of Champions against Oxford is our Club Colts Champion, Darryl Lovell.   Congratulations also to Ritchie Steinberg, our Men's U5's Club Champion.  Well done, lads.

Bowls Canterbury Annual Awards 2025

GREENKEEPER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025

Awarded to Grant Hasson

In the serene expanse of the bowling green, there exists a guardian of the turf, a steward ofthe landscape so to speak – Grant, our greenkeeper. This individual, often working before dawn and long after dusk, is the unsung hero who ensures that the green remains in pristine condition, ready to challenge and delight lawn bowlers of all levels.

Grant Hasson has served as the Club's official greenkeeper for the past three seasons. He is fully committed to maintaining the green in excellent condition at all times.

As someone recently said, we have “a hidden gem in New Brighton”. They were of course talking about the green. But this would not be the case if Grant wasn’t dedicated to achieving a high quality of work. Grant takes his work very seriously and spends lots of hours at the club, working on the green – mowing, rolling, marking, painting the surrounds, etc. If he’s not working on the green, he’s in the workshop maintaining the green equipment and working on ways to improve the green and its surrounds.The positive comments about our green and the work Grant puts into it is encouraging and gratifying knowing that his hard work is well worth it. He is very knowledgeable in the use of chemicals, having achieved his Hazardous Chemicals Certificate and has a planned approach to sustainable maintenance – when things should be done and how. Grant is in contact with a green advisor when he is not sure about anything to do with the green. He is meticulous. Grant also lends a helping hand to some of the greenkeepers from different clubs with either mowing or rolling their green when they are not available.Over the years, he has attended the South Island Greenkeepers conferences and lots of workshops since becoming the Club’s greenkeeper.This year he was approached to see if he would be willing to stand as an executive member on the Greenkeepers Association board. This would be an excellent opportunity to network with greenkeepers from other clubs and gain more experience to achieving a top-rate bowling green.Having Grant’s knowledge and expertise is invaluable to the Club and has saved the Club a ton of money. He is not only the Greenkeeper but the Bar Manager, Cleaner and Maintenance person.The New Brighton Bowling Club is very fortunate to have someone like Grant taking care ofour Green.

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Piping in the 2026 season of lawn bowls

It turned out a beautiful, sunny day for our Opening on Saturday 19 September and thanks to all our members who turned out for this occasion.  A very well attended event.

The new season of bowls was piped in by our member Piper, Ken - thank you Ken - with our Life Member, Royb Tayl;or, rolling the first bowl.

Check out the photos in our Gallery page.

PINK RIBBON BRUNCH

What a successful day our Pink Ribbon Brunch was.  We were able to raise lots more than we had pledged and everyone had an enjoyable day participating in the silent auction, raffles and lots of fun.  Our thanks to all those who supported this worthy cause.

Bowls Canterbury Annual Awards 2025

CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025

This year, the New Brighton Bowling Club celebrates 111 years. Over time, the club has strived to achieve a high standard of professionalism and business acumen.We have an executive committee that is transparent in all our dealings to becoming a well-run club and is committed to ensuring that our members are always welcome to approach us with any issues they may have. We now have a Level 1 Umpire, two Measuring Umpires and currently are in the process of getting a coach for the club. Something this club has not been able to achieve in the past. A nestled gem in the heart of New Brighton, the Club stands as a testament tocommunity spirit and camaraderie.

The club has a well-maintained bowling green for optimal play that is meticulously maintained by our dedicated and hard-workingGreenkeeper. We have hosted Bowls New Zealand National tournaments and Bowls Canterbury women’s champion of champion fours tournament along with interclub games, business house tournaments and end of year gatherings.The spacious clubhouse offering members a comfortable environment to relax and socialise after a game and modern amenities such as a fully stocked bar, dining area, and event spaces make it an ideal venue for hosting community events, private functions, andcompetitions.The New Brighton Bowling Club prides itself on its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. After their club was destroyed in the 2010 Canterbury earthquakes, we welcomed the New Brighton RSA to share our facilities. Membership is open to individuals of all ages and skill levels, fostering a sense of belongingand encouraging participation from the wider community. The club regularly organises socialevents, tournaments, and coaching sessions to promote the sport and to strengthencommunity ties.Throughout the year, the club hosts a variety of events that draw participants from near andfar. From friendly matches to competitive tournaments, there is always something happeningat the New Brighton Bowling Club. These events not only showcase the talent anddedication of its members but also serve as a platform for fostering new friendships andcollaborations within the community.Future Prospects - as the New Brighton Bowling Club looks to the future, it remainscommitted to preserving its heritage while embracing change. Plans for further developmentand community outreach are on the horizon, ensuring that the club continues to thrive and toserve as a cornerstone of New Brighton's social fabric.Despite the decline in our membership over recent years, we are confident and anticipatethat the influx of residents into New Brighton will provide an opportunity to attract newmembers to the bowling club.In conclusion, the New Brighton Bowling Club is more than just a sports facility - it is avibrant community institution where tradition meets modernity. Whether you are a seasonedbowler or a curious newcomer, the club offers a warm welcome and an opportunity to be partof something truly special.

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Congratulations to the Club's 2025/2026 champions.  The awards were presented in June.

2026 Club Champions and Awards

Congratulations to:

Men's Single - Neville Clydesdale

Men's Pairs - Roy Taylor and Ross Fowler

Men's Triples - Grant Hasson, Jerry O'Donnell & Ross Fowler

Men's Fours - Johnny Goodger, Neville Clydesdale, Charlie Hart & Jimmy Clydesdale

Men's Juniors - Richard Steinberg

Men's Colts - Francis Fasso

Women's Singles - Margaret Stacey

Women's Triples - Pauline Penrose, Lynley Barker & Sue Chapman

Mixed Pairs - Neil Clark & Pauline Penrose

ENVIRO LIGHT INTERNATIONAL MIXED TRIPLES

This replaces the Hopman Motors Triples.  Our thanks to Andre Hopman for his support and sponsorship over the year. 

We welcome Garry House of Enviro Light International as our new sponsor for this tournament.

The tournament is held on the first Thursday of each month.  First tournament is scheduled for Thursday 1 October 2026 at 12.30pm

Entry fee is $15 per player which will include afternoon tea.

​​​​​​​JOIN US - THE MORE THE MERRIER

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE

Full Membership - $230.00

Limited Membership - $100.00

First Year Membership - $50.00

Social Membership - $25.00

For Full and Limited membership if paid after 30 September, please add $10.00 to the above subs.

TRAINING & COACHING

Our first session will be held on Tuesday from 5.00 to 6.00pm.  We won't be able to access the Green so will go over the rules of Bowls and Q&A.

We encourage all bowlers to attend whether you are just staring out or have been playing bowls for upteen years.

COMING UP

CLUB TOURNAMENTS

DRAWN MIXED FOURS

PRESIDENT'S TROPHY

Saturday 26 September - 1.00pm

CANCELLED DUE TO GREEN CLOSURE (TOO WET)

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​​​​​​​Next Club game is scheduled for SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026 - 1.00pm

Drawn Mixed Triples for the NBBC Trophy

Report at least 15 minutes before start of game.  Wear club colours and flat soled shoes.

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DRAWN MIXED FOURS

CT SHIELD

Saturday 10 October

​​​​​​​1.00pm start