Following a lot of discussion the Executive have made the following decisions about the Direction of Play on the Dales carpet green. These decisions were announced at the AGM and are: That the predominant direction of play will continue to be from East to West. That playing North to South can take place when the low-angled sun becomes an issue …
A Bowls Tournament with a Difference
Last Sunday 19 June the Levin Bowling Club held a Pairs & Singles tournament with a difference as part of their winter programme on the carpet green. Sixteen teams competed in a two-bowl, two-end games tournament with each team playing the other 15 teams over a three hour period. (It was described as speed dating for bowlers.) At the …
One Direction ? Why we only play East to West on the Carpet Green
During the winter season we play all our bowls on the Dales carpet green. At that time of the year on sunny days the sun is low on the western horizon by about 3 pm which makes visibility a bit tricky when playing into the sun. Each year members ask “Why can’t we play North to South at that time …
Winter Work on the Cotula Green
Tuesday was a busy day on the cotula green. Green superman Arne Jansson and his team of helpers spread a load of topsoil and fertilizer and Green consultant Mike Hearsey used his small tractor and leveling and spreading gear to distribute the product evenly across the green. Prior to this the green had been vert-drained to help drainage and aerate …
Death of our Honorary Member Dawn McQuillan
This is a brief tribute to Dawn on behalf of the Levin Bowling Club of which Dawn was a very prominent and respected member. Dawn joined the Levin West Women’s Bowling Club in the late 1980s. At that time the men’s and women’s clubs operated as separate entities before they amalgamated in 1996. Our Honours Board shows that Dawn won …
Great Weather for Queen’s Birthday Pairs
Sunny but frosty, cold weather greeted the players on Saturday morning for the first day of the Queen’s Birthday Mixed Pairs tournament. Thanks to our sponsors, Quality Keys and Engraving, there was good prize money available for a full carpet green. Players were seeded into sections of four by the organizer Rob. Cotter with section winners on the first day …
Here endeth the season
Presentation Day marked the end of a vintage season for Levin Bowls. There have been successful seasons before but I doubt if the club has had one to match 2015 -16. Bowls N Z “Club of the Year;” two teams to the National Interclub finals; two other teams representing the Centre at national events; a number of Centre representatives; fastest growing membership in the Centre; a growing number …