Behind every successful bowls competition is a team of dedicated officials who help ensure the sport is played fairly, professionally, and in the right spirit.

There is always something special about mixed pairs. At its best, it is bowls with an extra layer: tactics and trust, communication and patience, the quiet understanding between two people trying to read the same head, the same green, and sometimes each other.

Jonathan Truesdale's contribution to bowls in Canterbury has been built on helping players develop, regardless of their age, experience, or ambitions. Through his work as a coach, mentor, and programme leader, he has played an important role in creating opportunities for bowlers to improve their skills and progress within the sport.