Greenhead Park have regrettably withdrawn their 6-man squad from Section B of the league. As there were 10 teams in the three sections it's been decided that we would maintain the current league structures and not cascade this loss to Section 3. It does mean...
Our league and comps secretary now informs us that the draw for this competition will be on Bowlsnet under the 6-man league rather than as a competition. Captains will now be able to add results on Bowlsnet rather than calling or sending results cards. The...
The BCGBA issued a document at 3 pm today on Step 1 of the return to play. This is an 8 page document that needs consideration by all clubs and all leagues bearing in mind we have a start date of Monday 29 March for...
With the withdrawal of two teams in Section 5 our previous plan was to have a 10 team division with mini promotion and wooden spoon leagues at the end of the regular season giving all teams 22 games. It's egg on face time now! Unfortunately we have...
The closing date for entries to the over 80's knockout competition is Friday 16 July with rounds scheduled for Friday 30 July and Friday 20 August. Friday 3 September is the allocated final date along with the final of the 6-man Julie Fuller Competition. We...
We have been advised by Lindley Liberal Club that their club will not be opening until Monday 17 May to allow essential structural work to be completed. All leagues have been notified. Our leagues are scheduled to start 3 and 4 May. Two rounds of fixtures...
What is your club doing to recruit new members? Not just veteran bowlers, and not just male bowlers but 'bowlers' and fee paying members. The Bowls Development Alliance are announcing a national scheme to promote bowling. This will take place over the spring bank holiday weekend...
For this season only there will be a new format for the Julie Fuller Trophy which will give all teams more games. It is based on a 4 week maxi league with the top 4 teams on aggregate going through to a semi-final. The teams...
The management committee have decided today on both the dates for the start of the 2021 season and the league structures. The 6-man teams will have their first game on Monday 3 May whilst the 10-man teams will start on Tuesday 4 May. By this...
This is another casualty of the COVID pandemic as Lindley Liberal Club had doubts whether they could field 2 teams in the 6-man section and have therefore withdrawn their B team. This leaves the 6-man section with 30 teams in 3 sections so in effect...