Trans Tasman

Welcome to the Trans Tasman Hub. Here you will find key information about the event.

Annual event played alternatively in New Zealand and Australia depending on the location of pinnacle events. This year due to the World Champs being held in the Gold Coast so too will the Trans Tasmin Test Series from the 25-27 of November, 2019 and again in February, 2020 from the 3-5.

Three test matches are played over 3 consecutive days. At each event there will be the main event with the open teams, five men and five women. In addition, a development team and para team can be selected. We are currently taking expressions of interest to join the over 60’s team, Click Here for more information.

Blackjacks Trans-Tasman & Multi-Nations Squad

The Blackjacks Squad representing New Zealand at Multi Nations & Trans-Tasman 2019. Taking place at Club Helensvale, Musgrave Hill, and Headquarters, Broadbeach Bowling Club from the 18-24 November 2019.

Over 60’s Squad

Over 60 and interested in attending the Trans-Tasman as a team manager/coach or athlete? Bowls New Zealand Selectors are accepting expressions of interest now!

CLICK HERE to apply.

More information:

Five men and five women will compete for gold in the New Zealand Over 60’s Team at the Trans-Tasman Test Series alongside our recently selected Blackjacks’ and Development Teams.

All the athletes in the three teams will play side by side from the 25th to the 27th of November, 2019 at Helensvale, Musgrave Hills and Broadbeach Bowling Clubs on the Gold Coast of Australia.

After announcing the High-Performance and Development Teams, the Bowls New Zealand selectors are now taking expressions of interest for a New Zealand Over 60’s team.

Ten athletes will be selected alongside a team manager/coach. All costs are to be covered by the applicant (user pays) with Bowls New Zealand supplying the playing kit for each athlete and team manager/coach.

Expressions of Interest close on the 10th of September with selectors making the team announcement after the 12th of September. You must be a member of an affiliated Bowling Club in New Zealand to apply. Simply fill in the form below or share this story with someone you think should be involved.

The team will assemble on the Gold Coast on Friday the 22nd of November, practice days on the 23rd and 24th of November, 2019, Test Matches commencing on Monday 25^th November.

CLICK HERE to apply.