Welcome

We have 16 clubs in our region and boast some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. We experience hot dry summers and cold dry winters.

We are very grateful to all our sponsors as listed below.

Arvida Country Club 1-5 Pairs 14 December 2025

Played at the ADC Bowling Club:

Congratulations to the winners: Tiri Connell (Alexandra) and Tania Holden (ADC). Runners Up Trish May and Jennie Burt. (Clyde)

Men's Hawkswood Mining Interclub Sevens 6 & 7 December

Winners were Clyde A

Team members as listed on bowls hub: Dave Chisholm, Howard O'Donnell, Alister Watson, Conor Muir, Patrick Houlahan, Leon Van Boxtel, Roger O'Brien

Women's Dunedin City Motors Alexandra Pairs 6 & 7 December

Congratulations to the Finalists :Nikki Milne / Debbie Jackson(Omakau ) defeating Shona Anderson/ Kathryn Lynskey (Alexandra)

Pauline Seaton - Umpiring at the Highest Level

Central Otago Administration Manager, Central Otago Umpires Convenor, Woman President of the Maniatoto Subcentre, International Technical Official (ITO), member of the Bowls NZ (BNZ) Umpires Committee.

The BNZ Umpires committee is made up of 6 senior umpires from throughout New Zealand . They decide national umpire training policies, domestic regulations, oversee all umpiring groups in NZ and liaise with BNZ regarding Conditions of Play for all National Events.

We are very proud that Pauline has recently been elected to this BNZ Umpires Committee for a second two year term by Mark Cameron (CEO of BNZ).

Pauline was chosen as one of three NZ officials to officiate at the Inaugural World Cup held in Malaysia from 4-8 November.- Quote from BNZ "New Zealand has a record of officiating at the top level and we are fortunate to have 16 people who hold the ITO qualification in New Zealand, and it represents a group of Umpires who are at the absolute top of their game."

Pauline and another official Steve Sargent were pictured in the International Bowls magazine which ran a story about the World Bowls Cup.

Pauline bowls out of the Waipiata Bowling Club. (Maniatoto subcentre of Central Otago).

Adventures coming up for coach Carl Street coaching at the highest level.

We are very delighted to announce that our hardworking and admired Central Otago Coach has been appointed as a coach and selector for the NZ Blindjacks helping to get the team ready for the World Championships in 2027. This is an amazing opportunity for both Carl and our centre. Understanding of the coaching principles at the top levels of our sport will help to support our Central Otago team further.

Carl is the Coach of the Open and Development Women’s sides for the Central Otago Centre. Carl also coaches a range of individuals and is a member of the Bowls New Zealand Performance Coaching Academy which is lead by the National Director of Coaching, Graeme Rees.

Carl bowls out of Roxburgh Bowling Club.

Well done Carl.

Notices

Our manager Pauline Seaton is available by phone during the hours of 9am to 10am Monday to Friday only. Pauline's preferred contact method is by email.

For any matters relating to Centre Tournaments please contact the our Tournament Secretaries:

Men: Ian Clouston - ianclouston1947@gmail.com

Women: Angela Wilson - angie.wilson56@icloud.com

All tournament entries must now be made through Bowls Hub.

Payment must be paid prior to the event as per 2025-26 conditions of play.

Bank Number as given on Bowls hub. Use CO Bowls as Payee

General Meeting

A General Meeting of Central Otago Bowls Inc. affiliated clubs will be held at 6pm on Monday 9 February 2026 at a venue TBD.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss remits/issues which individual clubs would like to submit for voting on at a subsequent meeting.

Can all discussion points be submitted to the Centre Administrator by Monday 26 January. An Agenda, detailing submissions, will be distributed to all clubs by
Sunday 1 February 2026.