Halswell Bowling Club Inc

Well done Hammer and well deserved and just to let everyone know there will be a fundraising event on Friday 9th October for Hammer at the Halswell Bowling club details to come but will be great night so keep it free.

Congratulations Hamish Kelleher and Aiden Takarua, Kim Hemingway and Lisa White who will represent New Zealand at the annual Hong Kong Classic in November.

Over the weekend at the NZ champ of Champion pairs in Hastings Hamish Kelleher and Rodney Greaney did the club so proud making the final and unfortunately losing by a agonizing 1 shot.

Coming up Hamish,Zinny and Zoomee go up to Auckland for the NZ Triples finals best of luck guys.

On last Saturday's monthly Triples Tournament we had a full field played in the strongest NW wind encountered (from the writer's memory anyway). A real test for all teams. The tournament was sponsored by The Reel Mower and we thank them very much for their sponsorship.

After a tough day on the green for all teams but winners were found.

Winners: Arch Zaloum, Russel Wilson & Jill Sanders
2nd Place: Warren Chapman, Jill Spicer & Robbie Austin
3rd Place: Rex Carpinter, Gary Lockhart & Tim Jordan

On Wednesday 17th June 2026 the Bell Lamb Trotter Trophy was decided after a marathon 5 Wednesday playing days re the club's regular winter tournament day which runs from May to the end of August. Thank you Bell Lam Trotter for your sponsorship. The eventual winners were the Andrew Bramham's four comprising of Andrew, Len Jesson, Mary Stephenson and Warren Chapman. Well done team.

Closing day held on Saturday (2/5). A wrap up of the Spring/Summer season for 2025/2026.

Women's Club Championships

Singles HBC Trophy - Sonya Butler
Pairs Thompson Cup - Glenys Chell; Sonya Butler
Triples D Watson Cup - Karen Drake; Bev Scurr; Sonya Butler
Fours McKenzie Trophy - Karen Drake; Bev Scurr; Sonya Butler; Karen Connelly
U5 Singles Mrs M Wilson Cup - Jenny Parker
U1/2 Singles Shirley Rhodes Cup - Kathy Hatton

Men's Club Championships

Singles Frank Cupples Cup - Matt Earp
Pairs Wilson Rhodes Trophy - Hamish Kelleher; Rodney Greaney
Triples Bob Manson Cup - Paul Matheson; Hamish Kelleher; Shane Sincock
Fours H Blake Trophy - Rodney Greaney; Paul Matheson; Lawrence Quek; Pauln Avis
U5 Singles Arthur Nottingham Cup - Justin Smith
U1/2 Singles Frank Lyman Cup - Justin Smith

Mix Club Championships

Mixed Pairs Phil Ainsworth Cup - Karen Drake; Matt Earp

Drawn Competitions
Some games still to be played but finals that were completed

Drawn Pairs Bert Templeton Cup - Ian Diack; Ricci Berrichi
Drawn Triples RC McCaw Cup - Noel Pickerskill; Colin Stoddart; Barry Ryan
Drawn Fours Frank Atherton Cup - Bill Lawton; Dennis Maguire; Don Hayes; Graham Copp
Over 70 Singles - Noel Pickersgill
Over 80 Singles - John Topham

Club Presentations

Most Improved Male Bowler - Keith Atkinson
Most Improved Female Bowler - Kathy Hatton
Club All Rounder Trophy - Bill Campbell

Congratulations to all the winners, the runners up (maybe next year will be your year) and all those members who participated in all the competitions above. Photos below of club members who were present to receive their trophies on closing day

Hi all a great day for the Mighty Halswell

We got the quinellla

Zoomee,Zinny and Hammer win the Triples

Hammer and Rodney win the pairs Hammer wins his gold star 💥

Congratulations to all

Up the mighty Halswell 💪

Update from COC Finals weekend at Belfast

And great news

In the triples Zoomee,Zinny and Hammer are in the final against Burnside at 8.30

Followed by

In the Pairs Hammer and Rodney are in the final against Elmwood starting at 11.30

Well done to all and best of luck in the finals

Up the Mighty Halswell

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Let’s be honest…
Weight control is where MOST games are won or lost 👀

You can have the perfect line…
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🎯 Build consistency in your delivery
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🔥 Small adjustments.
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Too heavy? Too light? Or just inconsistent?

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