The Mercedes Cup Regional 1-5 Interclub finals were held at the Hikurangi greens last weekend and once again the Northland Centre, represented by Mangawhai, came out on top.
The pairs team had four wins, triples team three wins and the singles one-and-a-half wins for a total team score of 17points.
Congratulations to them on excellent play and an outstanding win.
The talent on display at this event was exciting to watch, the weather was brilliant for bowls and the green played well.
Dargaville Club held the Mate Marinkovic Memorial tournament as a single entry with teams being drawn.
The event was won by Allan McKinnon, John Matich and John Smith, the only four winners on the day. The event was followed by the club prizegiving for the season.
Congratulations to the Ngunguru Club which turned 25 years old this year. A small celebration is to be held in conjunction with the opening of their winter bowls series.
The Northland Umpires Association have held their AGM and congratulations to Sylvia Batchelor, who has been appointed president. Stalwarts Betty Murray and Jacqui Howarth have been appointed secretary and treasurer respectively for another year.
Bruce Scott will be the umpires' representative on the Centre Operations Committee.
Coaching AGM
The Northland Coaching Association will hold their AGM at the Kensington Bowling Club on May 20 at 9.30am. All Coaches are asked to attend.
Centre awards
Nominations for Centre awards close next week. Dinner tickets for May 26 can be ordered through the Centre Office now.
