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Men & Ladies Under 18 Trials
Ladies Under 25 Trials
Venue: Llandrindod Wells Bowls Club
Arrival: 9:00am
Time: 9:30am
Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Dress Code: Black Shorts/trousers & club top.
Congratulations to the following players have been selected for consideration international events for the Calendar Year 2024
Ladies Under 25 & Under 18 Trial Selection
Seren Jones | Ammanford Bc |
Megan Jones | Bridgend Municipal Bc |
Ruby Billingham | Bridgend Municipal Bc |
Sophie Regan | Carmarthen Bc |
Lauren Gowen | Cardiff Bc |
Holly Deem | Crosskeys Bc |
Kelcey Thomas | Haverfordwest Bc |
Amy Dyer | Llandeilo Bc |
Cara Dunne | Llandrindod Wells Bc |
Ffion Stephens | Llandrindod Wells Bc |
Rebecca Williams | Loughor Bc |
Rhianna Thompson | Melyn United Bc |
Estee Parry | Merthyr West End Bc |
Emily Lawrence | Merthyr West End Bc |
Anna Lawrence | Merthyr West End Bc |
Sophie Gunter | Merthyr West End Bc |
Skyla Rose Fairhurst | Ogmore Vale Bc |
Libby Harris | Penylan Bc |
Olivia Jackson | Penylan Bc |
Jasmine Staton | Port Talbot Bc |
Lauren Viles | Trelewis Bc |
Elin Davies | Whitchurch Bc |
Ellie Lawrence | Whitchurch Bc |
Emily Mitchell | Whitchurch Bc |
Milly Reynolds | Whitchurch Bc |
Chloe Thomas | Whitland Bc |
Eleanor Davies | Whitland Bc |
Emily Davies | Whitland Bc |
Katie Dickinson | Whitland Bc |
Katie Thomas | Whitland Bc |
Men’s Under 18 Trial Side
Tommy Huffer | Knighton Bc |
Alfie Price | Llandrindod well BC |
Billy Flynn | Pontryhydyfen Welfare Bc |
Jack Thomas | Thomastown Bc |
Jack Rees | Blaina Bc |
Will Mason | Ammanford Bc |
Finn Watkins | Montgomery |
Bruchan Lewis | Kidwelly Bc |
Owain Williams | Kidwelly Bc |
Celyn Gowan | Ely Valley Bc |
Jack Davies | Thomastown Bc |
Elijah Minnet | Merthyr West End Bc |
Tallen Gunter | Merthyr West End Bc |
Ollie Price | Merthyr West End Bc |
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the Welsh trials this year. You can see the mens team and womens teams by clicking the links.
Welsh Lawn Bowls are looking to appoint a safeguarding officer, for more information and details of how to apply click on the LINK.
More sad news this week as we learn of the passing of former WBA President Wynford Smith, he was a stalwart for bowls in the Carmarthen area both indoor and out and a former president and life member of the Barbarians. Our condolences are sent to all of his family and friends.
The funeral has been arranged for Friday 5th April, 2:00 pm at Felinfoel Holy Trinity Church, 36 Park Road, Felinfoel. SA14 8BH.
British Isles nations announce packed summer of internationalbowls.
We are delighted to confirm plans for British Isles Bowlsevents for 2024.
The season kicks off with the British Isles Championships andInternationals at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, England from Wednesday 26thJune to Sunday 30th June. Players from England, Ireland, Jersey, Scotland and Wales will come together to battle for individual and team honours across five days of action-packed bowls.Taking the lead from World Bowls there will be a change to format at this year’sInternationals to include all disciplines being executed by a 15 player team across the men’s and women’s event.
This will be followed by the U18 Internationals at Belmont, Belfast, Ireland on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st July. This event continues to provide international action for Britain’s top young players.
To top the season off the fiercely competitive British Isles U25 Internationals will also take place in Belfast on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September, and in line with previous years a men’s women’s and a joint team trophy are up for grabs.
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will participate in both the U18 and U25 events.
Dates for your Diary:
Wednesday 26thand Thursday 27thJune: British Isles Championships
Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, England
Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June: British Isles Internationals
Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, England
Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd July: U18 International Series
Belmont BC, Belfast, Ireland
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September: U25 International Series
Belmont BC, Belfast, Ireland
Looking ahead to this years Competitions, Welsh Lawns Bowls Secretary, Chris Gilmour said, “ The talented Welsh players, have a great opportunity to showcase there skills against some of the best bowlers in the British Isles, the excitement to see Wales once again compete in multiple disciplines on the international stage…Let’s Bring Success Back Home To Wales #TeamCymru
The Welsh Lawn Bowls team managers, Anwen Button and Chris Ashman, have put together a four year plan to give our Welsh bowlers the best chance of success. To view their plan, click the link.
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Mr. Len Morgan, past president of the WBA and a life member.
Len was a stalwart of Monmouthshire bowls too serving as president, life member and selector for many year.
Rest in Peace Len.
Announcement of Welsh Team Managers & Selectors.
The Executive Committee have made a decision on the following vacancies.
Team Manager - Ladies Section.
Congratulations to Anwen Button on her appointment as Welsh Team Manager.
Anwen, will be supported by 3 Selectors
Helen Rhian Jones
Kath Evans
Wendy Price
Team Manager - Mens Section
Congratulations to Chris Ashman on his appointment as Welsh Team Manager.
Chris, will be supported by 3 Selectors
Ian Slade
Wayne Letman
Adrian Berry.
The Executive Committee & Welsh Bowls wish you luck for the forthcoming season.
On behalf of the Welsh Lawn Bowls Executive.
Chris Gilmour
Hon. Secretary
Announcement Of Officers.
Welsh Lawn Bowls Executive Committee have appointed its new officers.
Chris Gilmour - Beaufort - Hon.Secretary
Adam King - Gilfach Bargoed - Assistant Secretary
Jean Kimberley - Ynysddu - Assistant Secretary
Kath Evans - Carmarthen - Treasurer
Welsh Lawn Bowls would like to wish them well and ask all clubs, counties and players to give their full support as we continue to drive change within the outdoor game.
WELSH LAWN BOWLS.
Applications are invited from interested individuals who must be current members of a Welsh Lawn Bowls Club for the following posts.
Applications along with a bowls resume should be sent to any of the following by 12.00hrs on Sunday 21st January 2024.
John Phillips.
John Manfeild.
Adam King.
Wynne Evans.
Kath Evans.
The elections for these posts will take place at the Executive Meeting on Thursday 25th January 2024.
WELSH LAWN BOWLS
TEAM MANAGERS JOB DESCRIPTION.
The Team Manager in conjunction with the selectors shall have responsibility for selecting any individual players or teams to represent Welsh Lawn Bowls at National or International Events.
The Team Manager will report to Welsh Lawn Bowls Executive Committee.
Term of Office Four Years, subject to an annual review.
Responsibilities.
Skills Required.
WELSH LAWN BOWLS (WLB)
Welsh Lawn Bowls is the sole Governing Body for Outdoor Flat Green Bowls in Wales.
TREASURER’S ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Treasurer has a role to oversee all aspects of the financial management, working closely with other members of the Executive Committee of the WLB, to safeguard the WLB finances.
It is important to note that although the Treasurer ensures that these responsibilities are met, much of the work may be delegated to a finance sub-committee.
In summary, the Treasurer is responsible for: -
Given these responsibilities, the Treasurer typically acts as an information and reference point for the Chair and other WLB Executive members, clarifying financial implications of proposals, outlining the current financial status and retrieving relevant documentation.
Additional Responsibilities of the Treasurer: -
Funding:
Planning and budgeting:
Financial Reporting:
Banking, bookkeeping and record keeping:
All in all, the WLB Treasurer will be responsible for ensuring that effective financial systems and procedures have been established and are being consistently followed and are in line with best practice and legal requirements.
Apply to John Phillips, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or John Manfield,
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WELSH LAWN BOWLS
INAUGURAL MEETING THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2023
at MERTHYR TYDFIL INDOOR BOWLS STADIUM COMMENCING at 14.00HRS.
AGENDA.
Finance.
Competitions.
Constitution Review.
In accordance with the constitution of Welsh Lawn Bowls, each member club is allowed to send one delegate to the meeting.
WBA & WWBA UNIFICATION NEWSLETTER. |
As we approach the deadline day for unification the WBA and WWBA have been made aware of uncertainties amongst our grass roots members, in order to address those uncertainties officers of both associations are publishing this newsletter which we hope will put members minds at rest and enable unification to take place smoothly.
What is Unification and how will it work.
The WBA and WWBA are currently singles sex organisations, in order move the sport forward and to continue to access funding from Bowls Wales we need to join together into one organisation whose name will be Welsh Lawn Bowls.
This action will take place during December 2023 when at the respective Annual General Meetings of the WBA & WWBA notices of motion will be put forward to wind up both organisations and transfer their assets over to Welsh Lawn Bowls, an inaugural meeting of Welsh Lawn Bowls will be held as early as possible in December after our AGMs to put in place officers to run Welsh Lawn Bowls.
Officers and Committee Structure of Welsh Lawn Bowls.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all officers post and committees will be gender balanced but to ensure this we require both male and female bowlers to step forward to fill the post that will be advertised.
The initial officer’s structure is as follows.
President 2024 Female.
Secretary,
Assistant Secretary x 2.
Treasurer.
Safeguarding Officer.
When these officers are in place, they will work in conjunction with the Executive Committee to elect members to the sub-committee groups that will be required to run Welsh Lawn Bowls.
Executive Committee.
Each County will be entitled to send one delegate to the Executive Committee, which will be the County Secretary or elected delegate.
At present the men have ten counties whilst the ladies have eight counties, to ensure that gender equality is maintained the ladies will have the option of electing an additional two Executive Committee members from within their ranks, male bowlers will not be entitled to vote on this matter.
The long term aim of Welsh Lawn Bowls is to eventually bring the County Structure into line with each other, again this will be member lead.
Funding.
The funds of both organisations will be transferred by our existing treasurers into a new bank account set up in the name of Welsh Lawn Bowls, any future funding received from Bowls Wales will also be paid into the new bank account.
Competitions and Tournaments.
There are no planned changes to the way our competitions and tournaments will be structured at present, once the new organisation is up and running and bedded in members may wish to instruct the competitions sub-committee to carry out a review of our events, but this will be member lead and member agreed prior to any possible changes.
Overview.
Unification is a fantastic opportunity for lawn bowls in Wales to move forward, it is not a take over of one organisation by one group or another, following unification every member male or female will have equal rights and an equal vote, let us grasp this opportunity with both hands as the alternative is the possible loss of Bowls Wales funding which will be detrimental to Wales as a bowling nation.
2024.
Whilst none of our existing officers have put their names forward for election for the posts in the new organisation they will not be walking away the majority of them will be members of the Executive Committee and will be on hand to offer any guidance or advise the new officers structures call on.
The thoughts behind current officers not applying for the new posts were not to put off new people applying by thinking that the appointments were already a done deal
Questions.
If you have any questions that you require answers to prior to the AGMs please contact any off the following people who have sat on the Unification Group and should be able to put your minds at rest.
John Manfield email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ciss Jones email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
John Phillips email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kath Evans email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The British junior international series will be held in Llandrindod Wells this weekend 16/17 September. Good luck to all competitors, you can find live scoring on this link.
in a rain affected weekend, the Welsh team played some great bowls with the women falling just short but the men retaining the title. Congratulations to everyone who represented the Welsh team.
There are a number of vacancies with job descriptions available for people interested in running the new venture that is Welsh Lawn Bowls. All the information you require is in the descriptions.
Applications can be sent to John Manfield or Ciss Jones.
The final of the junior super 10 competition will take place next Saturday 9th September at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club. The final commences at 09:30 and will be contested between;
Mid Wales Bowling Association v South Glamorgan Bowling Association
BRITISH ISLES YOUTH U18 INTERNATIONALS: RESULTS
Over the weekend (August 5/6th 2023), RTB Ebbw Vale Bowls Club hosted the British Isles Youth International Series. Teams were made up of six boys and six girls from each nation. In a very strong field of youth players the U18 Welsh side missed out on some important points which would contribute to the overall table. Congratulations to the Welsh team: C Dunne, E Mitchell, H Deem, K Dickinson, L Viles, R Thompson, B Flynn, J Mounty, C Gowen, R Day, J Davies, T Gunter. Team Managers: A Butten & T Leighton.
Results were as follows:
SESSION 1:
2 Bowl Triples
Wales 9-30 Scotland
Wales 23-12 Scotland
Wales 10-29 Scotland
Wales 10-22 Scotland
SESSION 2
2 Bowl Triples
Wales 18-15 England
Wales 12-18 England
Wales 9-16 England
Wales 21-13 England
SESSION 3
2 Bowl Pairs
Wales 10-26 Scotland
Wales 13-15 Scotland
Wales 9-10 Scotland
Wales 14-15 Scotland
SESSION 4
3 Bowl Pairs
Wales 21-14 England
Wales 7-19 England
2 Bowl Rink
Wales 12-13 England
Wales 5-18 England
SESSION 5
2 Bowl Triples
Wales 15-18 Ireland
Wales 9-21 Ireland
Wales 12-20 Ireland
Wales 25-8 Ireland
SESSION 6
2 Bowl Pairs
Wales 23-9 Ireland
Wales 20-12 Ireland
2 Bowl Rink
Wales 14-15 Ireland
Wales 12-21 Ireland
Overall Standings:
England: 31 points
Scotland: 29 points
Ireland: 22 points
Wales: 14 points
Semi Finals and Finals
Thursday. 17th
09:30 Open Triples semi final and Senior Pairs Semi final
13:00. Open Singles semi final
14:00 Ladies Singles semi final, Mixed Pairs Final & Disability Triples Final
Friday. 18th.
09:30am. Open Fours semi final, Open Pairs semi final, senior triples semi final and Senior Fours semi final. Ladies U25 Pairs semi final.
13:00 Senior Singles semi final and U25 Singles semi final
Saturdpay 19th
09:30 U18 singles semi final
Monday 21st
Open mixed singles as scheduled.
The Finals to be played after a short break when semi finals are completed each day.
The Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China annually organizes the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic, the event will be held from 9th November, 2023 to 19th November, 2023. The following players have been selected to represent Wales at the event:
Alis Butten, Lampeter
Hannah Williams, Blue Anchor
Mark Harding, Ely Valley
Andrew Fleming, Machynlleth
Team Cymru Results GAME 1 V Scotland Saltire
Women’s Singles: Cymru (Melanie Thomas) 20-21 Scotland Saltire
Women’s Pairs: Cymru (Sara Nicholls & Ysie White) 9-22 Scotland Saltire
Women’s Triples: Cymru (Jodie McCarthy, Alis Butten & Bethan Russ 19-15 Scotland Saltire
Women’s Fours: Cymru (Jasmine Staton, Chloe Jackson, Emma Woodcock & Laura Daniels) 12-20 Scotland Saltire
Overall Ladies Game Result: Cymru 2 - 8 Scotland Saltire (-18 shots)
Men’s Singles: Cymru (Daniel Salmon) 17-21 Scotland Saltire
Men’s Pairs: Cymru (Jordan Davies & Jarrad Breen) 13-19 Scotland Saltire
Men’s Triples: Cymru (Owain Dando, Chris Klefenz & Ross Owen) 16-14 Scotland Saltire
Men’s Fours: Cymru (Carl Wood, Sam Ross, Lee Morgans & Mark Harding) 11-9 Scotland Saltire
Overall Men’s Game Result: Cymru 4-6 Scotland Saltire (-6 shots)
Team Cymru Results GAME 2 V Jersey
Women’s Singles: Cymru (Melanie Thomas) 21-18 Jersey
Women’s Pairs: Cymru (Sara Nicholls & Ysie White) 15-21 Jersey
Women’s Triples: Cymru (Jodie McCarthy, Alis Butten & Bethan Russ) 18-22 Jersey
Women’s Fours: Cymru (Emma Woodock, Rebeca Williams, Chloe Jackson & Laura Daniels) 22-13 Jersey
Overall Ladies Game Result: Cymru 8-2 Jersey (+12 shots)
Men’s Singles: Cymru (Dan Salmon) 21-18 Jersey
Men’s Pairs: Cymru (Jordan Davies & Jarrad Breen) 14-15 Jersey
Men’s Triples: Cymru (Owain Dando, Chris Klefenz & Ross Owen) 20-18 Jersey
Men’s Fours: Cymru (Carl Wood, Sam Roff, Lee Morgans & Mark Harding) 9-18 Jersey
Overall Men’s Game Result: Cymru 4-6 Jersey (-5 shots)
Team Cymru Results GAME 3 V England Eagles
Women’s Singles: Cymru (Melanie Thomas) 21-14 England Eagles
Women’s Pairs: Cymru (Sara Nicholls & Ysie White) 16-16 England Eagles
Women’s Triples: Cymru (Jodie McCarthy, Alis Butten & Bethan Russ) 15-14 England Eagles
Women’s Fours: Cymru (Emma Woodcock, Rebeca Williams, Chloe Jackson & Laura Daniels ) 9-26
Overall Ladies Game Result: Cymru 5-5 England Eagles (-9 shots)
Men’s Singles: Cymru (Daniel Salmon) 21-11 England Eagles
Men’s Pairs: Cymru (Jordan Davies & Jarrad Breen) 17-19 England Eagles
Men’s Triple: Cymru (Owain Dando, Chris Kelfenz & Ross Owen) 27-11 England Eagles
Men’s Fours: Cymru (Carl Wood, Mike Brain, Lee Morgans & Mark Harding) 12-8 England Eagles
Overall Men’s Game Result: Cymru 8-2 England Eagles (+28 shots)
Team Cymru Results GAME 4 V Ireland Shamrocks
Women’s Singles: Cymru (Melanie Thomas) 14-21 Ireland Shamrocks
Women’s Pairs: Cymru (Sara Nicholls & Ysie White) 17-9 Ireland Shamrocks
Women’s Triples: Cymru (Jodie McCarthy, Alis Butten & Bethan Russ) 11-21 Ireland Shamrocks
Women’s Fours: Cymru (Emma Woodcock, Ceri Holmes, Chloe Jackson & Laura Daniels) 26-11
Overall Ladies Game Result: Cymru 6-4 Ireland Shamrocks (+6 shots)
Men’s Singles: Cymru (Daniel Salmon) 14-21
Men’s Pairs: Cymru (Carl Wood & Jarrad Breen) 17-23 Ireland Shamrocks
Men’s Triples: Cymru (Owain Dando, Chris Kelfenz & Ross Owen) 15-16
Men’s Fours: Cymru (Mike Brain, Sam Roff, Lee Morgans & Mark Harding) 15-9
Overall Men’s Game Results: Cymru 2-8 Ireland Shamrocks (-8 shots)
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Team Wales Results GAME 1 V England Lions
Women’s Singles: Wales (Lauren Gowen) 7-21 England Lions
Women’s Pairs: Wales (Lauren Selway & Caroline Taylor) 19-16 England Lions
Women’s Triples: Wales (Karen Lewis, Tracy Gowen & Emma Gittins) 11-20 England Lions
Women’s Fours: Wales (Katie Dickinson, Deb Taylor, Kathy Pearce & Hannah Williams) 19 -10 England Lions
Overall Ladies Team Result: Wales 4-6 England Lions (-11 shots)
Men’s Singles: Wales (Martin Clarke Squires) 3-21 England Lions
Men’s Pairs: Wales (Luke Harwood & Andrew Fleming) 14-12 England Lions
Men’s Triples: Wales (John Roberts, Joe Price & Robert Chisholm) 14-15 England Lions
Men’s Fours: Wales (Ben Matthews, Ryan Davies, Danny Davies Jnr & Steve Harris 18-15 England Lions
Overall Team Result: Wales 4-6 England Lions (-14 shots)
Team Wales Results GAME 2 V Ireland Emeralds
Women’s Singles: Wales (Emma Gittins) 18-21 Ireland Emeralds
Women’s Pairs: Wales (Lauren Selway & Caroline Taylor) 26-7 Ireland Emeralds
Women’s Triples: Wales (Olivia Jackson, Naomi Evans & Tracy Gowen) 23-10 Ireland Emeralds
Women’s Fours: Wales (Katie Dickinson, Deb Taylor, Kathy Pearce & Hannah Williams) 16-15 Ireland Emeralds
Overall Ladies Team Result: Cymru 6-4 Ireland Emeralds
Men’s Singles: Wales (Martin Clarke Squires) 21-14
Men’s Pairs: Wales (Luke Harwood & Andrew Flemming) 14-17 Ireland Emeralds
Men’s Triples: Wales (John Roberts, Joe Price & Rob Chisholm) 18-15 Ireland Emeralds
Men’s Fours: Wales (Ben Matthews, Ryan Davied, Danny Davies Jnr & Steve Harris) 6-26 Ireland Emeralds
Overall Men’s Team Results: Cymru 4-6 Ireland Emeralds
Team Wales Results GAME 3 V Scotland Thistle
Women’s Singles: Wales (Emma Gittins) 17-21 Scotland Thistle
Women’s Pairs: Wales (Lauren Selway & Caroline Taylor) 15-21 Scotland Thistle
Women’s Triples: Wales (Olivia Jackson, Naomi Evans & Tracy Gowen) 20-12 Scotland Thistle
Women’s Fours: Wales (Karen Lewis, Deb Taylor, Kathy Pearce & Hannah Williams) 10-17 Scotland Thistle
Overall Ladies Team Result: Cymru 2-8 Scotland Thistle
Men’s Singles: Wales (Martin Clarke Squires) 17-21
Men’s Pairs: Wales (Luke Harwood & Andrew Fleming) 20-12
Men’s Triples: Wales (John Roberts, Joe Price & Robert Chisholm) 18-12 Scotland Thistle
Men’s Fours: Wales (Rhys Colwill, Ryan Davies, Danny Davies Jnr & Steve Harris) 10-17 Scotland Thistle
Overall Men’s Result: Cymru 4-6 Scotland Thistle
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Group Stage Standings:
Ladies Section 1:
1) England Eagles, 2) Cymru, 3) Scotland Saltire, 4) Jersey, 5) Ireland Shamrocks
Ladies Section 2:
1) England Lions, 2) Scotland Thistle, 3) Wales, 4) Ireland Emeralds
Men’s Section 1:
1) Ireland Shamrocks, 2) Scotland Saltire, 3) England Eagles, 4) Cymru, 5) Jersey
Men’s Section 2:
1) Scotland Thistle, 2) England Lions, 3) Ireland Emeralds, 4) Wales
Men’s Series Medals:
Gold: Scotland Thistles
Silver: Ireland Shamrocks
Bronze: England Lions
Women’s Series Medals:
Gold: England Eagles
Silver: England Lions
Bronze: Cymru
Photograph by Sporting Highlights
Congratulations to the Vale of Glamorgan U25 double rink team who won the Welsh title in Llandrindod last week. Pictured here with WBA President David James, Vale Team manager Mike Prosser and Vale county secretary John Manfield.
Under18 Test Series – 5-6 August 2023
RTB Ebbw Vale BC,Wales
The following have been selected to represent Wales at the series this year
We wish them all the best
Billy Flynn – Pontrhydyfan
Jack Mounty – Gilfach Bargoed
Celyn Gowan – Ely Valley
Rhys Day – Tenby
Jack Davies – Thomastown
Tal Gunter – Merthyr West End
Terry Leighton
Development Administrator
Welsh Bowling Association
World Bowls have made further changes to the contraversial new laws. See link for details.
Team for the second trial can now be found on the mens trial teams tab.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to represent Wales in the 2023 World Bowls Championships
29th August- 10th Sept Gold Coast, Australia
Bethan Russ
Laura Daniels
Melanie Thomas
Sara Nicholls
Ysie White
Coach/ Assistant Team Manager Caroline Taylor
Team Manager Anwen Butten
In a side game of four or six rinks should a player deliberately stop a bowl in motion before it reaches the head then that rink will be penalised 50 shots and the relevant number of points available for winning the rink.
In a singles, pairs, triples or fours games any player breaking the law will forfeit the game.
Stopping a bowl that has passed the head and is going to enter the ditch or leave the confines of the rink will not be deemed as breaking Law 37.1.3.
The ladies squads have been announced and are available under the Teams, Ladies, Senior / Junior menus.
Please find attached a copy of the job description for the new Welsh Lawn Bowls positions of National Secretary and Treasurer.
If there is anyone interested in applying for either of these roles please could they send a CV plus letter of intent to either the
WWBA Secretary cissjones@ sky.com or WBA Assistant Secretary John Manfield This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Closing Date for applications is 12:00 midday on Friday 26th May 2023. Any application received after that time will not be considered, interview dates to be notified.
For Information present incumbents are not applying.
WBA & WWBA UNIFICATION NEWSLETTER.
APRIL 2023.
Over the last 12 months officers from the WBA and WWBA have been busy working on the framework for unification and the setting up of Welsh Lawn Bowls.
At their respective Annual General Meetings members of both organisations voted in favour of the proposed new constitution and agreed that a small group of officers would look at agreeing job descriptions for the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the new organisation.
In March this year those job descriptions were agreed and signed off by both Executive Groups.
In order to allay any misgivings that members of both associations might have about unification a representative group of officers met via Zoom to discuss any possible sticking points.
One of the main concerns raised was around representation and would unification result in a take- over by the men, following a discussion it was agreed by the group that the ladies and men would have equal representation on the Executive Committee and that all officers posts and sub committees would be wherever possible gender balanced.
The group further confirmed that within the new organisation the current structure of tournaments and competitions would be retained.
A timetable for progress to unification was agreed and is as indicated below.
The advertisement for the posts of Secretary and Treasurer will be posted on the website and circulated to all county secretary’s early in May, with the closing date for applications set as the middle of June.
The WBA and WWBA will elect four panel members, two men and two ladies to carry out the short listing for both posts, this will take place during July. The panel will be chaired by an independent chairperson to be agreed by the WBA and WWBA in advance of the shortlisting and interviews.
If any member would like to suggest suitable individuals who are qualified for this post please notify your National Secretary.
Interviews of suitable candidates for the posts of Secretary and Treasurer will take place during September.
In December 2023 both the WBA and WWBA will hold what should be their final Annual General Meetings with notices of motion being put to both groups to wind up the WBA and WWBA providing that these votes are successful the WBA and WWBA will go out of existence.
Within seven days of these meeting the inaugural meeting of Welsh Lawn Bowls should take place at a time and venue agreed by members.
At this meeting the following actions will need to take place: -
Officers of both associations have published this newsletter to encourage members to move forward positively for the benefit of Welsh Lawn Bowls, unification is essential if we are to move forward and prosper and for the benefit of our sport of bowls.
There will be some testing times ahead for the people tasked with running the new organisation, previous experience has shown us this but as long as we all are prepared to work together to overcome any local difficulties that may arise we will come out of this a lot stronger together.
Officers of both associations will be happy to listen to and answer any questions members may have.
Following unification every member both male and female will be treated equally and with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Press Release.
Wales World Bowls Championship Team.
The following players have been selected to represent Wales at this year's World Championships in Australia.
Singles Daniel Salmon.
Pairs Daniel Salmon and Jarred Breen.
Triples Owain Dando, Chris Klefenz and Ross Owen.
Fours Owain Dando, Chris Klefenz, Ross Owen and Jarred Breen.
Reserve Mark Harding.
The Welsh Bowling Association would like to congratulate the player who have been selected and wish them well in Australia.
Just a reminder that all entries for the mixed competitions, singles and pairs must be in before next week.
The calendars are available on the website in the site calendar and as a downloadable copy for those who require them.
BRITISH ISLES SCHEDULE AGREED FOR 2023
The WWBA is pleased to advise that the Home Nations have agreed a competition schedule and format for the 2023 seasonwhich includes Senior and Junior Internationals, British Isles Championships and under 18 Test Match.
CYMDEITHAS BOWLIO CYMRU
Member of World Bowls, B.I.B.C. and European Bowls Union
Dear All,
The following players have been selected for the World Bowls Trials at Merthyr Tydfil Indoor Stadium on the 19th February 2023 (10 00am) 25th March (9 00am) and the 9th April (9 00am).
Jarrad Breen, Dan Salmon, Ross Owen, Owain Dando, Chris Klefenz, Mark Letman, Martin Clarke Squires, Robert Chisholm,
Mark Harding and Sam Roff.
Reserves: Ryan Davies and Luke Harwood.
The following players and the World Bowls Squad and reserves have been selected to play in the British Isles Super 10 Trial at Llandrindod Wells BC on Sunday 14th May at 10 00am.
Ben Mathews, Hari Butten, Jamie James, Jordan Davies, Lee Morgans, Ashley Morris, Jon Tomlinson, Steve Harris,
Daniel Davies Jnr., Lee Thomas, Andrew Fleming, John Roberts, David Harding, Carl Wood, Craig Williams, Ross Lewis
Stephen Allen and Joe Price
Reserves: Gary Davies, Carl Price, Mikey Brain and Rhys Colwill.
Players are requested to be in attendance 30 minutes in advance of the start time.
If you are unable to attend please contact Chris Ashman, Team Manager
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WELSH BOWLING ASSOCIATION
SECRETARIES POST.
Mr Terry Hopkins our current Secretary has indicated that due to an ongoing medical condition he will not be seeking re-election at the Annual General Meeting in December.
In order to prepare for this event should it happen the Welsh Bowling Association is requesting that anyone who is interested in allowing their name to go forward for election should forward their details to either John Manfield or John Phillips.
Prior to applying applicants must have the support of their club and county.
The election will take place at the Annual General Meeting held in December.
This appointment will be for one year only to carry the Welsh Bowling Association forward towards unification in 2023/24.
The Welsh Bowling Association are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, we join with the rest of the United Kingdom and the world in mourning her passing.
The Association advise that all matches played during this period of mourning shall be preceded by a minutes silence as a mark of respect to her majesty.
Congratulations to all our competitors and back up staff who represented us at the commonwealth games, you made us all very proud to be Welsh bowlers.
Particular congratulations to our medalists,
GOLD: Mens Pairs: Daniel Salmon and Jarrad Breen
SILVER: Para Mixed Pairs: Julie Thomas, Gordon Llewellyn, Mark Adams and John Wilson
BRONZE: Mens Triples: Owain Dando, Ross Owen and Jonathan Tomlinson