Kindred Celebration
of Lawn Bowls

Rarotonga | 13–20 September 2026

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Sport, Played the Right Way

Kindred Sports International brings people together through sport not just to compete, but to connect. We create player-focused tournaments where the competition is genuine, the atmosphere is welcoming and the experience matters just as much as the result.

And in September 2026, that spirit comes to life in the Cook Islands with the Kindred Celebration of Lawn Bowls in Rarotonga.

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Kindred Celebration of Lawn Bowls, Cook Islands

 Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 September, 2026

Hosted by the Rarotonga Lawn Bowling Club, this week-long event mixes structured competition with genuine Cooks hospitality.

  • Four full days of lawn bowls

  • Three games per day

  • Play finishing by mid-afternoon

  • Lunch provided on each playing day

  • Island Nite buffet dinner, live entertainment and awards evening

  • 7 night accommodation packages available

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Lawn bowls game on a green field with players in white clothing, black bowls, a yellow jack, and people standing in the background.
A group of people gathered in front of the Rarotonga Bowling Club, posing for a photo on a sunny day with a mountain view in the background.
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[ WELCOME ]

Kia Orana, Greetings and Welcome!

The Rarotonga Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to be joining Kindred Sports as part of the Pacific Celebration of Lawn Bowls.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to bowls clubs in Australia and New Zealand to join us in this special celebration, brought together through the game of bowls that we all share and enjoy.

The Rarotonga Lawn Bowling Club has a membership of over 70 members and looks forward to welcoming participating clubs to this event.

Meitaki Maata

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Nooroa Teipo
President - Rarotonga Bowling Club

[ FAQs ]

  • The event is open to individuals, pairs and fours. Players of all skill levels are welcome, from experienced competitors to committed club bowlers who simply love the game.

  • There are four full days of competition. Each day includes three games, with play scheduled between 9.00am and approximately 2.00pm.

  • Afternoons and evenings are free to enjoy Rarotonga. Swim in the lagoon, explore the island, relax by the pool or enjoy local dining. One evening is set aside for the Island Nite Buffet Dinner, live entertainment and awards presentation.

  • Yes. Morning and mid-afternoon transfers between the HQ accommodation and the Rarotonga Lawn Bowling Club are included on all playing days, as well as transfers for the celebration evening.

  • A light lunch is provided on each of the four playing days, with refreshments available at the club.

  • Yes. Convenient 6 and 7 night accommodation packages will be available to align with the tournament programme, making your stay simple and seamless.

  • No. In keeping with the Kindred philosophy, the focus is on competition played in the right spirit. Awards will be presented, but the emphasis is on participation, enjoyment and connection.

  • Absolutely. Rarotonga is a wonderful destination for partners and supporters, and there will be plenty of opportunities for them to enjoy the island while matches are underway.

  • Expressions of interest are now open. Once details are released, you’ll be able to secure your place and select your preferred accommodation package.

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