The Latimer Cup 2025 tournament for 1-8 year bowlers was held on Sunday at the Browns Bay Bowling Club in fine but slightly chilly conditions. 20 teams representing a number of clubs including some from Auckland.

Please find a report from our only team, representing Mairangi Bay.

Latimer Cup Report by Rosemary and Flora. Our team was Flora Macdonald, Bill Lowe, Rosemary Nicol and Jodie Cottier.

Our team really enjoyed the day, despite the cold. Jodie was especially consistent but we all played well at times.

We unfortunately had two close losses, the first against a Hobsonville team 5-8, who finished in fourth place.

Our second loss was to Orewa 8-11, who were the eventual winners.

Our two wins were against local Browns Bay teams, 11-8 and 10-9.

It was a well-run tournament. We enjoyed our drinks to conclude an enjoyable day.

The winning team was from Orewa, pictured below : Chris Bailey (2) Kerry Greenhalgh (L) Wayne Harris (S) Allan McQuoid (3).

They had four wins beating an Auckland team Carlton, also with four wins with Hellensville in third place.