Kindred Celebration of Lawn Bowls, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Lawn Bowls – The Kindred Way is about enjoying the game for what it truly is—friendly, competitive, and played for the love of the sport. With no cash prizes and no pressure, the focus is on participation, respect, and enjoyment.
This is an innovative player-centered approach, welcoming all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. Competition exists in a positive, inclusive spirit where everyone is welcomed and every game is valued.
Kindred Lawn Bowls creates friendships and builds networks. It’s about shared experiences on the green, connection beyond the match, and a welcoming environment where people come together through an enjoyable game.
Join us and become part of Lawn Bowls – The Kindred Way
HOSTS
Rarotonga Bowling Club, Cook Islands
DATE
Sunday 13 – Saturday 20 September 2026
WHAT IS BEING OFFERED
- Four Days of Lawn Bowls
- Open to individuals, pairs and fours. All participants will enjoy three games a day. Come as a team, part team or individual and enjoy a Rarotongan experience
- Lunches on each playing day
- Island style dinner, entertainment and awards evening hosted by the club
- Accommodation packages available (six and seven nights)
- Games played between 9.00am and 2.00pm (afternoon free for fun and friendship in the sun)
Tournament Manager Col Pierce, is a regular Lawn Bowler, currently a member at Central Lawn Bowling Club, Cambridge, New Zealand and was previously at Mangawhai Bowling Club in North Auckland. Col is an experienced tournament manager and a regular competitor in tournaments in Australia and New Zealand.
RAROTONGA LAWN BOWLING CLUB
A welcoming sporting club at the heart of the Cook Islands community, bringing people together through friendship, competition, and a shared love of lawn bowls. Set against the relaxed island backdrop of Rarotonga, the club offers a unique blend of sporting tradition and Pacific hospitality.
Open to players of all ages and abilities, the club prides itself on being inclusive and social, while still fostering a strong competitive spirit.
Beyond the green, the Rarotonga Lawn Bowling Club plays an important role in community life, acting as a meeting place where locals, visitors, and returning islanders can connect. The club actively supports the development of lawn bowls in the Cook Islands, encouraging youth participation and strengthening links with regional and international bowling communities.
With its strong sense of camaraderie, commitment to sportsmanship, and stunning island setting, the Rarotonga Lawn Bowling Club is more than just a sporting venue—it is a place where community, culture, and competition come together and they are waiting to share their passion with visitors attending the Kindred Celebration of Lawn Bowls.
