2024
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❗📢 Bigger and better!
This year we return to a three-day format with two days of guaranteed section play. The top 32 duos qualifying for Finals day, playing off or their share of over $5,000 across four flights.
The field has been capped at 106 (entries at closing date).
Entries remain open for those wishing to be added to the waitlist.
Draw
Is now published!
To find your matches quickly, head to the “entry list” button, find your name, click on your name and you will be taken to your matches.
🕘 Start time
Get ready to roll!
Games kick off at 9:00 am each day.
📍 Venues
Headquarters – Howick
Host Clubs – East Tamaki, Pt Chev, Te Atatu, Pakuranga, Balmoral, Royal Oak, Carlton Cornwall
Sections will be drawn to play one day eastern clubs, and one day central/west to ensure fair travel.
Those visiting from out of town are recommended to book accommodation in Pakuranga / Mount Wellington / Penrose / Ellerslie for easy access to eastern clubs and motorway
✏️ Format
Qualifying Rounds: 27 and 28 December
Up to three rounds per day
Five qualify rounds over two days (3/2) within a section of up to eight teams,
Section elimination round played day two (afternoon) to determine final 32
Post Section Rounds: 29 December
Howick Bowling Club
32 pairs qualify for Finals day, spread over four flights of eight.
Quarter Final, Semi Final & Final
👥 Eligible players
Come one, come all – open to all World Bowls affiliated clubs and players with a Bowlshub ID
Mixed Pairs, so find your partner and enter now
A great chance to extend your nationals and get some practice in on Auckland’s greens and national Headquarters venue
👕 Dress to impress
Look sharp and play sharp!
Show your club pride by wearing your club kit and colours or other matching bowls attire.
⌛ Entries
All entries are via BowlsHub only
Missed the deadline or the tournament has reached its cap? No worries! Late entries go on the waitlist—cross your fingers and hope for a spot!
Late entries are accepted at the decision of the controlling body
🚭 Etiquette
Keep the greens and the playing environment clean and fresh—no smoking (including e-cigarettes and vapes) or alcohol.
Let’s keep it classy and respectful for everyone!
🌟Bring your A-game and make memories on the greens!
Join in the fun – A community for all, a game for all