2022-2023 Summerset Awards Winners


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Darron Wolland- Disabilities Player of the Year-Click here for the write upBriar Atkinson- Emerging Player of the Year-Click here for the write upMargaret Eames- Umpire of the Year -Click here … Read More

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DISABILITIES PLAYER OF THE YEAR-DARRON WOLLAND


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There are now more and more disabled bowlers playing in New Zealand. Not that more and more bowlers in New Zealand have suddenly become disabled … more that clubs are … Read More

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EMERGING PLAYER OF THE YEAR- BRIAR ATKINSON


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The province of Taranaki can take credit for sharing many of its sons and daughters throughout New Zealand stage.  And indeed, throughout the world. People like Peter Snell, Richard Faull, … Read More

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Blackjacks awarded Best Overall Women’s Team at world bowls 


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The New Zealand women’s bowls team capped an excellent campaign at the 2023 World Bowls Championships, awarded the prestigious Taylor Trophy at the conclusion of the event. New Zealand has … Read More

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Blackjacks women’s triple claim silver medal at world bowls 


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The New Zealand Blackjacks campaign at the 2023 World Bowls Championship concluded with a well-earned silver medal for the women’s triples at the Gold Coast today. The trio of Val … Read More

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Blackjacks chase gold in World Championship Finals


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On the back of a record-setting day for their skip, Val Smith, a formidable New Zealand women’s triples team will chase gold tomorrow against hosts Australia at the Bowls World  … Read More

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Blackjacks qualify for medal chase at World Bowls Championships


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The New Zealand Blackjacks have made every post a winner today, winning all but one game, and booking a place in the medal rounds for three of the four disciplines … Read More

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Blackjacks on-course for medal rounds at World Championships


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The New Zealand Blackjacks are on course to qualify for all disciplines the second week of competition at the World Bowls Championships on the Gold Coast. They won nine of … Read More

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Day Six Wrap: Tayla Bruce bags brilliant singles world title to make two golds for Blackjacks


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Twenty-eight year old Tayla Bruce found two ends of magic to claim the women’s singles title at the World Bowls Championships on the Gold Coast, Australia. The Christchurch bowler found … Read More

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Day Five Wrap: Blackjacks New Zealand Para Pair create World Bowls history.


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The world of lawn bowls witnessed an extraordinary achievement today as New Zealand’s dynamic duo, Teri Blackbourn, and Julie O’Connell, clinched the gold medal at the inaugural Women’s Para Pairs … Read More

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