Posts by Claire Joll

WELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION 2022 JUNIOR MERIT FINAL.

June 6, 2022 | Comments Off

After a two year absence the Crown Green world in Wales was pleased to hold the Junior Merit Final – this year at Abergele Bowling Club on Sunday 29th May. The event was well attended, as you might expect, and Abergele welcomed parents, grand-parents, past Presidents of the WCGBA and BCGBA, officials and sixteen excited players. Entries were much reduced with Covid preventing this event, meaning that many former junior players were now no longer eligible to enter. Our host was Deputy President of the WCGBA, Jack Hunt with current President, Simon Walker, Patron John Percy and WCGBA Management members
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BowlsWales Board Announcement

May 31, 2022 | Comments Off

BowlsWales has announced that Finance Director, Ashely Kindred has retired from the BowlsWales Board. Ashely has been involved at BowlsWales since 2019 and since then has played a significant role in supporting bowls across Wales. Richard Palmer, BowlsWales Chair, said “we wish Ashely all the very best in his future work, and thank him for his dedication to the role over recent years. His input will be missed” Everyone at BowlsWales would like to thank Ashley for his contribution and commitment to BowlsWales and dedication to the sport of bowls. Following a successful recruitment process, BowlsWales are pleased to announce
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WORLD BOWLS & IIBC WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS BRISTOL INDOOR BOWLS STADIUM – 25th MAY to 29TH MAY

May 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Following the lifting of Covid19 restrictions World Bowls and the IIBC held the first major indoor championships, sixty four bowlers from twenty nine different countries took part in the event hosted by the Bristol Club. Robert Chisholm, Kerry Packwood, and Amy Williams represented Wales. The competition was made up of a men’s singles, ladies singles and mixed pairs events with the first three days being in groups with a round robin format and the best of two sets with a tie break if required. Men’s Group 3. Robert Chisholm beat Mark McGreal from the Isle of Man 2 – 0.
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Home Nations Disability Bowls Event

April 29, 2022 | Comments Off

Wales produced their best ever performance in a Home Nations Disability Bowls event when despite finishing third behind England and Scotland at Solihull the standard of play by most of the Welsh players was of a high standard, a point not overseen by England and Scotland management and players who were both impressed by the improvement of our National team. Swansea’s Toby Warren returned 3 wins and a draw from his 4 matches and was closely followed by Ffrith duo Kevin and Babs Woolmore who both had 3 wins and a defeat. Cardiff’s Allan Jones directed by Murray MacDonald teamed
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LDIBIS Munro Cup

April 29, 2022 | Comments Off

Celebration and Friendships in Cardiff while Scotland storm through to take title!!! The Learning Disability Indoor Bowls International Series Management team, athletes, coaches and volunteers descended on Cardiff this week. After the event being postponed, due to the covid 19 pandemic a total of three times, the LDIBIS event for the Munro Cup finally went ahead. The team at LDIBIS had been working hard behind the scenes to give the athletes something to plan for and look forward too. “Covid has affected us all and cancelling the previously scheduled events was the right decision but so heart wrenching for all
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Review of Bowls in Wales

March 8, 2022 | Comments Off

On behalf of BowlsWales and the National Governing Bodies for the Indoor, Outdoor, Short Mat and Crown Green forms of the game, I am pleased to announce that we have commissioned an independent review of the sport in Wales. This will be a wide ranging and independent review, covering multiple areas including: Governance Structure Communications Safeguarding Development Performance Coaching and officiating PR and marketing Equality, diversity and inclusion We have commissioned Counsel Ltd (www.counselltd.com) to undertake the review on our behalf. We expect the review to take around 4-5 months to complete, though it may need longer. We are committed
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Welsh Learning Disability Indoor Bowls Pairs Championship

February 24, 2022 | Comments Off

On Sunday 20th February, 40 bowlers took to the green at Cardiff Indoor Bowls Club to compete for three Classifications titles in the Welsh Learning Disability Pairs Championship 2022. Well done to all competitors who took part in this competition, despite the awful weather conditions, all the entrants arrived safely. Some tremendous bowling was witnessed by over 90 Bowlers, Volunteers, Coaches and supporters. Bowlers from Pembroke, Radnorshire, Islwyn, Rhondda and Cardiff Chameleons, took part in round robin competitions in three separate classifications. The winners and runner-up in each Classification going on to the Semi-Finals and Finals to determine the Welsh Champions.
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LDIBIS Full steam ahead for Cardiff.

February 18, 2022 | Comments Off

The Learning Disability Indoor Bowls International Series Management team and the athletes and volunteers are ready to rock and roll in Cardiff in April. After the event being postponed, due to the covid 19 pandemic a total of three times, the LDIBIS event for the Munro Cup will be held in Cardiff on 26th, 27th & 28th April 2022 (with some covid-19 restrictions). The team at LDIBIS have been working hard behind the scenes to give the athletes something to plan for and look forward too. “Covid has affected us all and cancelling the previously scheduled events was the right
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Welsh Government announcement 28/01/2022

January 28, 2022 | Comments Off

Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, from 28th January, restrictions to outdoor events and gatherings will be removed as Wales completes move to Alert level 0. • From 28th January, Wales will return to Alert Level 0, meaning there will be no restrictions on gathering or number limits for indoor activity • Clubs and operates must still carry out a COVID risk assessment of your club or facility in order to mitigate the risk of spreading Coronavirus • Face-covering rules will remain in force with the exception of hospitality settings such as restaurants, pubs, cafes and nightclubs • The
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Welsh Government announcement 14/01/2022

January 14, 2022 | Comments Off

Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, from 15th January, restrictions to outdoor events and gatherings will change, where by 500 people can participate and 500 can spectate. Other dates to highlight are the following; • From 22nd January, Outdoor Restrictions will return to Alert Level 0 • From 28th January, Wales will return to Alert Level 0, meaning there will be no restrictions on gathering or number limits for indoor activity – This is on the condition if the downward trend of cases continues • Clubs and operates must still carry out a COVID risk assessment of your club
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