Inclusion and Equity
Bowls New Zealand is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background or identity, feel welcome and valued. Our initiatives aim to foster fairness, respect, and accessibility within the bowls community, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate, thrive, and enjoy the sport.
Resources to support these efforts can be found below, offering valuable tools and guidance for players, coaches, and volunteers. Join us in building a more inclusive and diverse bowls community, where everyone can feel at home.
Our full Inclusion plan can be read here.
Key Resources (Links)
- Transgender Policy
- Rainbow Definitions – Pride Pledge
- Transgender and Rainbow Inclusion
- Rainbow Calendar 2025
- Te Aka Māori Dictionary
- Ministry for Pacific Peoples — Pacific Language Weeks
For help or more information contact tash@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz