Archives for Bowls

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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Welsh Government announcement 22/12/2021

December 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, Wales will move to Alert Level 2 from Sunday 26th December at 6am. (Wales Coronavirus Control Plan – https://gov.wales/coronavirus-control-plans ). This will result in regulations being reintroduced, which will include the following; • 2-meter social distance must be maintained at all times • Face masks to be worn inside • One-way systems in facilities and clubs have to be put in place • A limit on gathering and organised activities – maximum 30 people indoors and 50 people outdoor • No spectators permitted • Implement a Track & Trace system • Carry out
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Christmas 2021

December 17, 2021 | Comments Off

The BowlsWales staff team will be taking a break over the Christmas period. Our ‘home offices’ will be closing on Wednesday 22nd December at 4.30pm and re-opening on Tuesday 4th January 2022 from 9am. The phone lines will be closed, please email your query to: enquiries@bowlswales.com and this will be picked up as soon as possible upon our return. We would like to thank our Members, partners and volunteers for their support this year. Nadolig Llawen/Merry Christmas. Best Wishes, The BowlsWales team
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Welsh Government Announcement- 10th December

December 10, 2021 | Comments Off

Following The Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, we would like to remind all clubs of the safety precautions they should take to mitigate risk. Wear a face covering inside – This can be taken off while on the green Carry out a COVID risk assessment of your club or facility Ensure good hygiene by having cleaning stations around the club Communicate all COVID procedures to your members You can find guidance on the BowlsWales and the National Governing Bodies websites, which is monitored regularly in line with any Welsh Government restrictions.
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Independent review of Bowls in Wales

November 11, 2021 | Comments Off

BowlsWales is the national coordinating body for the sport of Bowls in Wales covering Indoor, Outdoor, Short Mat and Crown Green Bowls. Our role is to promote bowls as a lifetime sport for all. We are working closely with the national governing bodies (NGBs) for the various codes within our sport to support its development and promotion, from grass roots clubs through to elite competition. Our vision is that people of all ages have the opportunity to play bowls and to experience the physical, emotional and social benefits associated with our sport. However, we recognise there are challenges facing our sport,
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