✨ A new year, a new chapter, and even more growth for this already massive event!
Enjoy the city of sales and earn World Bowls Series ranking Points

Mixed 2x4x2 Pairs

Contested over a three-day spectacular — with two action-packed days of section play before the top 32 duos battle it out on Finals Day.

💰 A share of $10,000 across four flights is up for grabs!

🕘 Start Time

Get ready to roll!

Games kick off 9:00 am sharp, each day.

📍 Venues

• Headquarters: Howick Bowling Club

• Section Play: TBC

✈️ Travelling in? Stay nearby in Pakuranga, Mount Wellington, Penrose, or Ellerslie for quick access to eastern clubs and motorways.

✏️ Format

Qualifying Rounds – 28 & 29 December

• Up to 3 rounds per day

• 5 qualifying rounds over two days (3+2)

• Sections of up to 8 teams

• Top 4 in each section progress

• First elimination round played on Day 2

Post-Section Finals – 29 December

• Venue: Howick Bowling Club

• Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Finals (across 4 divisions of 8 duos)

👥 Who Can Enter?

This event is open to all World Bowls affiliated clubs and players with a Bowlshub ID (see entries).

• Mixed Pairs – grab your partner and get in the game!

• Perfect for testing your competitive form, right before the Bowls New Zealand Summerset Nationals.

👕 Dress Code

Look sharp, play sharp.

Wear your club kit, colours, or coordinated team attire.

⌛ Entries

• All entries via BowlsHub only

• Missed the cut-off? Don’t stress – late entries go on the waitlist (allocation at the discretion of the controlling body).

🌏 International players: Sign up at bowlshub.co.nz/signup and select “International” as your club.

🚭 Etiquette

Help keep the greens pristine:

• No smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping, or alcohol on the greens.

• Respect the environment, respect the game.

🌟 Bring your A-game & make memories!

This is more than competition – it’s community, camaraderie, and a celebration of bowls.

A community for all, a game for all.