Spring Newsletter 2026
Around the region in Winter
2nd July
Alexandra 7 July
LM Clyde:
Lynn McArthur
LM Queenstown:
Wayne Dowman
LM Queenstown:
Colin Cassells
New Logo & Secretary
for Waipiata
Technology: Keeping up with the 21st Century
You can't believe everything you see anymore.
When I started learning the finer points of website design it began with creating pages using code. Since then, everything has changed.
In the past, it was usually the written information that people questioned, depending on where it came from. Now it's the images, the clothing, the alignment etc that are being altered.
I asked AI to change a photo of Pauline Seaton. Can you tell which one is the fake?
Its quite scary what I can do on my little acer laptop. Sadly I cannot count the millions of jobs taken away by AI.
Did You Know? - Taken from the Bowls Central Otago Conditions of Play
Dual Membership: If a player and/or player in a team WINS a club championship competition that qualifies
them for a centre champion of champions event, they are ineligible to enter another club’s competition in
that discipline.
A player and/or player in a team can only win one club championship or centre Champion of Champions
event per discipline in a single season. For clarity, if a player wins any club championship, in any discipline,
then they may NOT enter that same discipline at any other club, in any centre, in the same season.
A player and/or player in a team, can only play in one active club championship discipline at any one time.
For clarity, the player may enter another club’s (if they are full playing member) championship in the same
discipline ONLY after the first club’s championship in the same discipline has concluded and/or they are
knocked out of that club’s event.
Continuing our Bowling Tips - from team Henselite
Selina Goddard (New Zealand)
Selena highlights the power of focus. Her advice is to concentrate on the shot ahead of you. By staying present and executing what you can control in the moment, you can overcome tough situations and avoid getting overwhelmed by the larger game.
Jamie-Lee Worsnop (New South Wales, Australia)
Believe in yourself. She emphasises that the mental aspect is crucial and that self-belief is the key to playing great bowls and achieving your full potential.
Carl Healey (New South Wales, Australia),
“believe what you see.” This means trusting your instincts and observations on how a bowl is reacting to the surface. By making small, informed corrections based on what you’re seeing, you can adjust your game effectively to different conditions and different heads.
Kristina Van Nierop (Western Australia)
stresses the importance of commitment. Her tip is to commit to the shot you’re playing before you get on the mat. By being certain about your line and weight and visualising the shot, you can execute it with confidence and precision.
Ellen Fife (New South Wales, Australia)
practice makes perfect. Getting out on the green, finding your rhythm, and developing a good, consistent delivery is the foundation for success.
Dawn Hayman (New South Wales, Australia)
Be yourself. This simple yet profound tip involves embracing your authentic style and personality, which can lead to a more confident and natural performance.
What else is new on this website?
For those of you who do not use facebook there is quite a lot of up to date news you will miss out on. On the news page (click here) there is a Facebook feed. It is a free version and only includes the last 3 posts at any time. It looks a little messy but you can quickly look anytime for the latest.
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Also on the home page you will be able to view the Bowls hub website. It will be kept at the bottom just above the sponsors. It also looks a little messy but it works quite well. Just use the arrow scrolls to view active tournaments, whats coming up etc. Once the Champ of Champs is over It will get switched to the Central Otago Bowls Hub area. Click here
