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The Kings Birthday tournament turned out to be a triples with 10 teams taking part.
The winners went to Doc teams with Tukai and Mia, second was Ipa that teamed up with Veia and Mere, third was Linda, Rino and Noo while the fourth placing went to Pu, Epi and Vasie. Each winning team won a prize money.

Thank you all for turning up and for an enjoyable day. We could make this as an annual event in the future.

There will be a one day bowling tournament on Monday 1st June Kings Birthday. Game is expected to commence at 1pm. Register your interest on our noticeboard or you can respond to this notice if interested.

See you on Monday.

This news article was published in the recent newsletter of the Carlton Cornwall Bowling Club in Auckland and I thought of extracting the portion related to RBC visit to them last month.

RAROTONGA BOWLING CLUB VISIT

Carlton Cornwall Bowls proudly hosted the Rarotonga Bowling Club on 1–2 April for the Vince Pittman Memorial Challenge, a tournament built on friendship, culture, and a chance meeting that became something special.

The event honours Vince Pittman, a proud Cook Islander and Carlton Cornwall member. Its origins trace back to 2023, when Carlton Cornwall’s John Crummey unexpectedly found himself at the Rarotonga Bowling Club seeking help after an accident. A rain shower, a warm welcome, and a few shared refreshments later, the idea for this trans-Tasman challenge was born.
This year, a 30-strong Rarotonga contingent travelled to Auckland for two days of spirited competition featuring triples and 2x4x2 pairs, played in the tournament’s trademark style: fun in a competitive environment.
Following the final bowl, players enjoyed a roast dinner and prizegiving, where Carlton Cornwall there was praise to the visitors, especially the strong junior presence, with several players under 15 and many travelling overseas for the first time.
The hosts retained bragging rights this time, but the next chapter is already booked with the return challenge set for 24–29 August 2027 in Rarotonga.

Lovely email from Nooroa Teipo – the President of Rarotonga Bowling Club
Kia Orana Gerard and Mary,
On behalf of our entire team, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the warm hospitality you extended to us over the three days we were at your club Carlton-Cornwall.
We are truly thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a well-organised, enjoyable and fun series of games. The time, effort, and care you put into hosting us did not go unnoticed, and we deeply appreciate the welcoming and friendly environment you created throughout our time there.
We are especially grateful for the lunches and meals that were thoughtfully prepared and shared with us, and for the wonderful dinner on our final night. It was a meaningful way to conclude our visit and allowed us to further strengthen the spirit of fellowship and connection between our Bowling Clubs.
Please accept and pass on to your members our heartfelt thanks for your generosity, kindness, and commitment to making our visit both memorable and enjoyable. We feel very privileged again to have been hosted by you and your members, and we look forward to the opportunity to meet again when it will be our host here in Rarotonga August 2027.
With sincere appreciation,
Nooroa and all our team from RBC

The 3rd and fourth placing was decided today for the RBC Pairs. Third placing goes to Emily Jim and Tia Hewett while the fourth placing has gone to Tere Daniel and Toto Tupiti.
The game went to the wire with a 15 all draw after the normal 16 ends . After winning the toss for the tie-breaker, Emily and Tia held their lead while Tere Daniel tried to move the jack into the ditch but failed.

Congratulations to Emily and Tia as well as to Tere and Toto for ensuring to get some cash prizes af the end of the day.

See you tomorrow for the Bondstore Business House at 5pm as well as the continued Open Triples on Saturdag af 2pm.

Due to a bereavement with one of the finalist for the Pairs, the finals for the top 4 posts will be played at a later date when events are back to normal and this will be announced.

There will be some games for the Triples that will be tomorrow at 5pm.

See you apopo ra

Kia Orana,

Considering that there is a bye in Section 3 of the Open Triples, this is an opportunity for one team to omit this bye. So grab a mate, a friend or foe to team up for this team. This is required by tomorrow afternoon at the latest as the game needs to played by this Thursday.

Please get in touch with the Secretary to register. Only 1 team is needed.

Meitaki ra.

A reminder to the Board Members that you will be having e meeting on Monday 18th May to discuss a needed item that require a response to stakeholders for a tournament in the near future.

The meŕeting will be held at the Bowling Club at 5pm.

Appreciate your presence.

Semi finals for the pairs gets underway this evening. The finals will be played on Saturday afternoon.

Kia Orana,

This is to advise that the semi finals for the pairs will be played tomorrow Thursday. This may allow for the finals to be played on Saturday before the Triples game.

Look forward to your presence.

Good practice for some with the Squad game today, the above game tomorrow, the Bondstore Business house on Friday and the Triples on Saturday.

Happy bowling.