2026 | Clubs Workshop | Day One

Mark and Alex have conducted a number of interviews with key individuals who have valuable insights for our Bowling Clubs.

The programme below outlines when these interviews will be broadcast. We will address questions with a live piece at the conclusion of each day- please send your questions to alex@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz with your subject line as the session it relates to.

Wednesday 26 August:

Morning Session, from:

10.00am 1. Is 007 Grass the future for New Zealand Bowling Greens? Andrew ‘Barney’ Bowden-Parklands BC.
10.40am 2. Options for covering your bowling greens, Adam Cherrie-Shade Systems.
11.30am 3. Artificial Bowling Greens, how they are evolving and how to get them, Bevan Williamson-Game on Turf.
12.00pm 4. Treating/cleaning artificial carpets to extend their life & the value of Solar energy for our Clubs, Brett Young-Sort

Afternoon Session, from:

1.30pm 5. The Bowls Orewa Story- how they became the first Club in New Zealand to have two covered greens. David Batchelor
2.20pm 6. Umpiring in New Zealand, why strong Umpires make strong Clubs. Michael Johnson-Chair of NZ Umpires Committee
3.20pm 7. Para Bowls in New Zealand, what is it and how our Clubs can provide the best environment. Teri Blackbourn-Blackjack
4.10pm 8. Live Q & A, Mark and Alex answer questions sent through to alex@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz over the course of the day.