Youth Bowls
The home of tamariki and rangatahi bowls in New Zealand
By actively engaging our tamariki and rangatahi to the game of bowls, we aim to spark a passion for the sport - via school activations, 'Give It a Go' days at local clubs, and Secondary School and National tournaments.
Our goal is to make bowls accessible, fun, and welcoming, giving our young people the opportunity to try something new and grow their connection to the game.
Whether it’s their first roll or a competitive tournament, we’re here to help tamariki and rangatahi discover the enjoyment and community that bowls offers.
Is your school interested in a bowls session?
Contact us!
National Rangatahi Lead
Cole Drinnan cole@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz
Regional Rangatahi Leads
Leah Chan leah@bowlsauckland.co.nz
Brady Amer brady.amer@bowlswellington.com
Amie MacLennan development@bowlscanterbury.co.nz
Key Resources (links)
➡️ Balance is Better: Shannon McIlroy, bowler
➡️ Youth sport Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa
➡️ Engaging less active and non active Rangatahi
➡️ Child protection and safeguarding education - Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui
Youth media articles
➡️ Lachie and Jordie McEwan : the new Dunedin bowls weapons
➡️ Lorcan and Fin O'Connell prepped to take on the bowling world