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Do you want to learn a game that also qualifies as an exercise, is less strenuous than tennis and more social than golf, and is also budget friendly?
Popular with people of all age, indoor bowls is a challenging game that can be learned easily, although it takes dedication to be the best.
Manukau City Indoor Bowling Association President Roy Ayris says indoor bowls has an appeal that cuts across all ages. “It’s a fully inclusive sport that welcomes people of all ages,” he says.
Anyone can learn how to bowl with a few minutes of instructions. But because consistency is somewhat more difficult to master, it provides the players excitement and motivation to improve. “It is therefore ideal for the whole family or groups of friends,” adds Roy.
The Association holds its events at the participating clubs you can find these on our website. The best way to find out if you have a flair for this wonderful sport is to turn up at any of the venues and have a go. The only requirement is you arrive in a pair of flat-soled shoes, and your local club will supply the rest. Coaching is available at all clubs.* With a range of clubs to choose from, you and your family can play on the preferred day of the week at your convenience. The Association holds all its tournaments on Saturdays. Players can progress up to the national level.
Roy, who has been playing indoor bowls for more than 40 years, says the Association runs with the support provided by the local community. “I would like to offer a big thank you to • Summerset on the Park • Acacia Cove Village • Minishifts • Susan Dyson, Professionals • Bupa Wattle Downs for their sponsorships.”
*Membership is required to play in the Cosmopolitan clubs. The annual membership fee is less than it costs to buy dinner at a decent restaurant. The bonus is that the club houses are excellent venues for freshly prepared home cooked meals, well priced drinks, and loads of exciting events year round. For more information call Roy at 09 268 2117
PARTICIPATING CLUBS
Howick IBC
Where: Owairoa School, 85 Nelson St
When: Monday
Contact: Neville Spiers (09) 537 1726
Holy Cross IBC
Where: Holy Cross Church Hall, Carruth Road, Papatoetoe
When: Tuesday
Contact: Philip Montgomery 021 250 6979
Howick Club 107 Botany Road, Botany Wednesday
Contact: Gordon Platt (09) 274 8085
Mangere Bridge Plunket IBC
Where: Mangere Memorial Hall, 23 Domain Road, Mangere Bridge
When: Wednesday
Contact: Susan Redfern (09) 636 1296 Waterlea IBC
Waterlea IBC
Where: Mangere Central Hall, 241 Kirkbridge Road, Mangere
When: Wednesday
Contact: Mary Wakefield (09) 535 5107
Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club
Where: 53 Rangitoto Road, Papatoetoe
When: Wednesday
Contact: June McCormack 09 267 9607
Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club
Where: 6/10 Alfriston Road, Manurewa
When: Wednesday
Contact: Myrtle Wilson (09) 266 7308
St Anne’s IBC
Where: St Anne’s Church Hall, 126 Russell Road, Manurewa
When: Wednesday
Contact: Brian Fahey (09) 296 0970
Pakuranga IBC
Where: Pakuranga Hall, 346 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
When: Thursday
Contact: Graeme Wilson (09) 576 3465
Mangere Central IBC
Where: Mangere Central Hall, 241 Kirkbridge Road, Mangere
When: Thursday
Contact: Mary Wakefield (09) 535 5107
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