Bowling

Lawn Bowls rolls off the green today

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Lawn Bowls (pōrotaka), the first sport in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, will be rolling across the green this afternoon by 110 bowlers at the Rarotonga Bowling Club from 5pm.

Bowling


Prime Minister opens Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

The Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls official opening ceremony festival was declared open on Saturday afternoon by Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Bowling


CI Bowling honours Men’s Fours team after awards deadline mix-up

Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Bowling Association acknowledged their Men’s Fours team’s achievement at the 2023 World Bowls Tournament after missing the nomination deadline for CISNOC Sports Awards due to internal miscommunication.

Bowling


Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Bowls is extremely pleased with its players who performed at very high standards at the 2024 Auckland Bowling Championship last week in most disciplines.

Bowling


The year in sports 2023

Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball

2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.

Athletics


Cook Islands ranked top Pacific Island at 2023 World Bowls Championships

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

The jubilant Cook Islands World Bowls team have returned home, ranked the highest Pacific Island team at the 2023 World Bowls Championship that was held on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Bowling


Cooks Men’s bowling team 8th place at 2023 World Bowls event

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Men’s Fours bowling team are now placed 8th in the world at the 2023 World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.

Bowling


Cook Islands world bowlers performing well

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Team Cook Islands participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament on the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, have experienced a number of challenges in the first week of bowls.

Bowling


Cook Islands bowlers gear up for World Tournament

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

The Cook Islands will be participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament hosted in the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, 2023.

Bowling


Bowling Club unveils $51k equipment

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

After a four-year delay, caused by the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rarotonga Bowling Club is celebrating the arrival of their long-awaited equipment worth $51,000 for their bowling greens.

Bowling


The young and the bowled

Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

The highlight of the Cook Islands Bowls 2022 season prizegiving awards was the battle of the “young and bold” for the title of the singles championships.

Bowling


Mitiaro, Mangaia grab gold in bowls

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

The first week of lawn bowls competition in the 2022 Cook Islands Games concluded on Wednesday night at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.

Bowling


Cook Islands receive warm welcome from Frampton on Severn Bowls Club

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

An international bowls team has been preparing to compete in the Commonwealth Games by training at a village club in Gloucestershire.

Bowling


Bowlers off to Commonwealth Games

Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Bowling, Sports

Eighteen athletes will represent the Cook Islands at the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England which will be held from July 28 to August 8, 2022.

Bowling


Winners crowned in National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship

Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Bowling, Sports

The National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship was held for the second time and a winner was announced on Wednesday last week.

Bowling


Cook Islands Bowls names national squad

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Bowls have named their squad for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games to be held from July 28 to August 8 in England.

Bowling