The annual South Island Singles tournament returned this past weekend, featuring 32 bowlers vying for local bragging rights. Competitors were split into four groups of eight, playing five games each under a fast-paced format: players could only score one point per end, with the first bowler to reach 7 points securing the win.

This unique structure ensured every game wrapped up within an hour. However, it also raised the stakes—games could slip away quickly if a player let an end or two get away.

Following the initial five games, players were ranked to determine the flight brackets. The top two from each group advanced to the A-Flight (quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals). The third-place finishers moved to the B-Flight, and the fourth-place finishers competed in the C-Flight (both playing semi-finals and finals).

The weather was beautifully warm but comfortable, showcasing excellent bowling and exceptional sportsmanship throughout the weekend.

Tournament Results

Acknowledgements & Special Thanks

A huge thank you goes out to the Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club for their exceptional hospitality over the weekend: [1]

• Kitchen Staff: For keeping everyone wonderfully fed and refreshed.
• Organizers: For keeping a busy, tight schedule running smoothly and on time.
• Umpires & Markers: For their dedicated work on the greens and keeping the scoring seamless.

Thank you as well to all the players who travelled from near and far to make this tournament such a challenging, competitive, and enjoyable event. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the greens next year for another exciting South Island Singles Tournament!

-Submitted by Raoul Wiart