Competitors taking part at the Clubs New Zealand 2016 National Women's Indoor Bowls Tournament held in Tauranga had to take time out from competition when the fire alarms activated.

The event is taking place at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre and Memorial Hall on the corner of Devonport Road and 11^th Avenue. The main hall was evacuated while the Fire Service checked the building.

Competitors get back into action after the hall was evacuated after a fire alarm was activated during competition. Photos: Chris Cullinan.

No fire or incident was found and the Fire Service soon gave the all clear and competitors where soon back on the mats and back into the action.

There are about 170 competitors from 44 teams from across the country taking part in the tournament which got underway on Sunday and finishes on today.

About 170 competitors are taking part in the six day tournament at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre and Memorial Hall in Tauranga.