Bowling
Cook Islands bowlers ranked in top 10
Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls is extremely proud of national reps Royden Aperau and Tai Jim who were ranked in the top 10 at the 2024 World Singles Champion of Champions tournament that was hosted at Browns Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, late last month.
Oceania Challenge Championship 2024
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls team are taking part in the Oceania Bowls Challenge 2024 and they are looking forward to more good results with finals to be played on Saturday.
CISNOC defends point system amidst social media backlash
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cook Islands Games, Cricket, Cycling, Handball, League, Netball, Sports
Despite the negative comments circulating on social media, the point system for this year’s Cook Islands Games multi-sport event has remain unchanged from the previous edition that was held in 2022, according to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).
Lawn Bowls rolls off the green today
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Lawn Bowls (pōrotaka), the first sport in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, will be rolling across the green this afternoon by 110 bowlers at the Rarotonga Bowling Club from 5pm.
Prime Minister opens Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
The Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls official opening ceremony festival was declared open on Saturday afternoon by Prime Minister Mark Brown.
CI Bowling honours Men’s Fours team after awards deadline mix-up
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowling Association acknowledged their Men’s Fours team’s achievement at the 2023 World Bowls Tournament after missing the nomination deadline for CISNOC Sports Awards due to internal miscommunication.
Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls is extremely pleased with its players who performed at very high standards at the 2024 Auckland Bowling Championship last week in most disciplines.
The year in sports 2023
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
Cook Islands ranked top Pacific Island at 2023 World Bowls Championships
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
The jubilant Cook Islands World Bowls team have returned home, ranked the highest Pacific Island team at the 2023 World Bowls Championship that was held on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Cooks Men’s bowling team 8th place at 2023 World Bowls event
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Men’s Fours bowling team are now placed 8th in the world at the 2023 World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
Cook Islands world bowlers performing well
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Team Cook Islands participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament on the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, have experienced a number of challenges in the first week of bowls.
Cook Islands bowlers gear up for World Tournament
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
The Cook Islands will be participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament hosted in the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, 2023.
Bowling Club unveils $51k equipment
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
After a four-year delay, caused by the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rarotonga Bowling Club is celebrating the arrival of their long-awaited equipment worth $51,000 for their bowling greens.
The young and the bowled
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
The highlight of the Cook Islands Bowls 2022 season prizegiving awards was the battle of the “young and bold” for the title of the singles championships.
Mitiaro, Mangaia grab gold in bowls
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
The first week of lawn bowls competition in the 2022 Cook Islands Games concluded on Wednesday night at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.
Cook Islands receive warm welcome from Frampton on Severn Bowls Club
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
An international bowls team has been preparing to compete in the Commonwealth Games by training at a village club in Gloucestershire.
Bowlers off to Commonwealth Games
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Bowling, Sports
Eighteen athletes will represent the Cook Islands at the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England which will be held from July 28 to August 8, 2022.
Winners crowned in National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Bowling, Sports
The National Masters Mixed Pairs Bowls Championship was held for the second time and a winner was announced on Wednesday last week.
Cook Islands Bowls names national squad
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls have named their squad for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games to be held from July 28 to August 8 in England.
