Champion of Champions

The “Champion of Champions” competition that brings together the best bowlers from clubs across the region to compete against each other.

Here’s how the tournament typically works

Participants in the Champion of Champions event are usually individual players or teams who have achieved champion status in their respective clubs. This can be based on winning previous club championships, or other qualifying tournaments.

The tournament can be organized as a singles event, pairs (two-person teams) or larger teams, depending on the specific rules of the competition.

Players or teams compete in a knockout-style format, where they face off against opponents in a series of matches. The winners of each match continue to the next round, while the losers are eliminated from the competition.

CHAMP OF CHAMP 2023-2024 season

Pairs

Women

-Winner Pania Sigley and Kaye Gorrie (Russell)

Runner up Anne Lomas and Joanne Milich FNRSA

Men

Winner Mike Reddy Rorey Soden Church Road

Runners Up Gary Hoosen and Anthony George Russell

First years

Women

Winner Georgina Lidgard FNRSA

R/up Gillian Harper Houhora

Men

Winner Stu Wells Kerkeri

R/up Bim Wilkinson Russell

J 5 Singles

Women

Winner Leeanne Brown Okaihau

R/up Hana David Russell

Men

Winner Robin Allan FNRSA

R/up Woki Smith Okaihau

Open Singles

Women

Winner Anne Lomas FNRSA

R/up Sharleen Lundon Church Road

Men

Winner Rorey Soden Church Road

R/up Anthony George Russell

Triples

Women

Winner Anne Lomas, Joanne Milich, Jill Phillips (FNRSA

Runner up Faye Norman, Tanya Harris, Kate Haynes (Okaihau)

Men

Winner Rory Soden, Mike Reddy, Barrie Allison (Kaitaia Church Road) 2 lifes

Runner up Jackson Haynes, Shaun Haynes, Dylan Haynes (Okaihau)

Fours

Women

Winner Geergina Lidgard, Evelyn Bradley Lizzie Muru Skip Jean Huxtable (Far North RSA)

Runner up Heather Young , Dianne Davey, Penny Clementson, Skip Jill Fraser (Kerikeri)

Men

Winner Gary Hooson, Lee David, Anthony George, Skip Darren Sigley (Russell)

Runner up Max Hamilton, Mike Nasey, Shaun Richards, Skip Jim Bullen (Kerikeri)

CENTRE EVENT WINNERS 2023-2024 season

Centre Mixed Pairs

Winner: Darren and Pania Sigley (Russell)

Runner Up: Peter Dorreen & Anne Lomas (Far North RSA)

Men’s Centre Pairs

Winner: Ian Wilson Harold Yukich (Okaihau)

Runner Up; Anthony George, Gary Hooson (Russell)

Women’s Centre Pairs

Winner: Jill Fraser, Tracey Kastelan (Kerikeri)

Runner Up: Pania Roberts, Ana Pipi (Opononi)

Men’s Centre J5 Pairs

Winner: Ken Thomas, Lee Exler (Kaikohe)

Runner Up: Regan Haynes, Warren Smith (Okaihau)

Women’s Centre J5 Pairs

Winner: Lindy Beaver, Chrissy Drewery (Coopers Beach)

Runner Up: Tanya Harris, Leeann Brown (Okaihau)

Women’s Centre Fours:

Winner: Anne Lomas, Audrey Sommervel, Georgia Lidgard, Christine Stratton (FNRSA)

Runner Up; Faye Norman, Tanya Harris, Leeann Brown, Kate Haynes (Okaihau)

Men’s Interclub Sevens;

Winner; Kaitaia Church Road

Runner Up: Kerikeri 1

Women’s Interclub Sevens:

Winner: FNRSA 1

Runner Up; FNRSA 2

Women’s Centre Singles

Winner: Anne Lomas (FNRSA)

Runner Up: Jenny Taylor (Kerikeri)

Women’s J5 Centre Singles

Winner; Leeann Brown (Okaihau)

Runner Up: Georgia Lidgard (FNRSA)

Men’s J5 Centre Singles

Winner – Nati Tonitara -(Okaihau)

Runner up Victor Tane – (Waimamaku)

Men’s Centre Triples

Winner: Peter Dorreen, Paul Huxtable, Kevin Briscoe (FNRSA)

Runner Up: Marty Doak, Lloyd Matthews, Dennis Wishnowsky (FNRSA)

Women’s Centre Triples

Winner – Christine Hodren, Helen Prater, Tracey Kastelan (Kerikeri)

Runner up – Hanna Rio da Silva, Kaye Daniels, Julia Webber (Coopers Beach)

Champion of Champions Title

The player or team that emerges victorious at the end of the tournament is awarded the title of “Champion of Champions.” This title is a symbol of excellence in the sport and is highly regarded within the lawn bowling community.

Champion of Champions tournaments are often seen as a way to showcase the best talent in lawn bowling and promote friendly competition among players from various clubs. These events are not only an opportunity for top bowlers to test their skills against one another but also a chance to encourage good sportsmanship and friendly rivalry between the bolwing clubs in our area.

The specific rules, format, and organization of Champion of Champions tournaments is overseen by Bowling Far North as the local governing body. It’s important for participants to be familiar with the rules and regulations of the event before hand and further details are availble on request.