Players handbook Christchurch · Established 1968
More than just bowls
Competitive, social or casual—there is a place on the green for everyone at The Papanui Outdoor Bowls.
Next on the green
Open tournament · Mixed TriplesFriday, 20 November · 12:302026–27 seasonInterclub draw
Find us310 Sawyers Arms Road, Christchurch
Around the club
What’s on
Bowls, shared tables and good reasons to drop in.
Join the club
More than a membership.
It’s your key to the green, a full calendar of club days, friendly coaching and a community that knows your name. All players also need to be financial members of Papanui Club Incorporated.
Membership FormFirst-year bowlers
$1252026–27 section subscription- Full members $210
- Limited members $105
- Full-time students $50
- Non-playing members $40

The green-side crew
Meet Willy!
Our resident weka keeping you informed with updates or whats happening - making bowls fun!
Meet Your Ambassador!There’s a place for you
Bowls for every kind of player.
You don’t need the gear, the whites or the know-how. Just bring yourself—we’ll sort the rest and introduce you to the game.
Mark (Louie) Lewis Classic
Backing our bowls
Thank you to our sponsors.
Our sponsors help keep bowls thriving in Papanui. Please support the local organisations that support our section.
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