Crown Green
WELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2022
The ultimate event in the Welsh Crown Green calendar was played Sunday 2nd October at Johnstown BC. This event is a unique opportunity to bring together those winners of major tournaments held in Wales for the prestigious title of Champion of Champions. Among the contenders were the Men’s Welsh Merit, Ladies Welsh Merit and Welsh…
Read MoreIndependent review of bowls in Wales: Focus Group update
On behalf of BowlsWales and the National Governing Bodies for the Indoor, Outdoor, Short Mat and Crown Green forms of the game, we are pleased to be hosting a series of group discussion as part of this independent review. This is a wide ranging review, covering multiple areas including: · Governance · Structure · Communications…
Read MoreWCGBA- WELSH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2022.
The Welsh Club Championship 2022 was played on Sunday 18th September at Brymbo Bowling Club. Referees on the day were Peter Hughes, Arthur Peake and Tom Lockyer. There were four teams in contention for the title – one from each area of North Wales and each the winner of their respective Area Cup. They were;…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION- Welsh Qualifier for the British Centenary Mixed Pairs Comp. 2022
The Mixed Pairs qualifier and Welsh final day was held at Craig-y-Don BC on Sunday 28th August 2022. Referees on the day were, DT Evans, Alan Davies, Arthur Peake and Richard Haywood. Entry was substantially higher this year with 17 mixed pairs contending on the day. The early rounds got underway with Nicola Boulton and…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION- British Junior Champion 2022
The BCGBA Junior Individual Merit was held on Saturday 20th August 2022 at Ashton Cricket Club, Greater Manchester. Wales may be only one part of the Crown Green world in Britain, but we punch well above our weight when it comes to talent. Our two representatives Ryan P Williams – Llanfair PG BC. ( 2022…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION-BCG Ladies Dorothy Piearce Memorial Pairs.
BCG Ladies Dorothy Piearce Memorial Pairs. This popular ladies pairs competition reached its final day on Saturday 12th August at Fox Lane Sports and Social Club ,Leyland, Lancashire. 32 pairs – two pairs from each county competing for the trophy. Wales has come close to clinching the title of champions before. Linda Williams and partner…
Read MoreDrakes Pride Junior County Championship 2022
WELSH CROWN GREEN JUNIOR TEAM TAKE BRONZE. In the Drakes Pride Junior County Championship 2022, Wales were frustrated in their attempt to get second place. A very strong Yorkshire team won the championship as was expected, but it was the contest between Wales and Shropshire for silver that dominated everyone’s thoughts. The Home side at Caernarfon…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION – Senior Merit Final 2022 (Gwyn Morris Trophy)
The Senior Men’s Merit final was held on Sunday 26th June 2022 at Nercwys Bowling Club. Our host for the day was President Simon Walker. WCGBA Management members were there in force to support the day along with a good crowd of spectators, happy to be back to an almost full calendar of events. Sandra…
Read MoreWelsh Veterans Finals Day – 1st June 2022 – held at the Caernarfon Bowling Club.
The Quarter Finals saw the following results: John Bonatti (Coed Talon) – 21 Geraint Roberts (Prestatyn Highbury) – 9 Elfyn Jones (Caerwys) – 21 Phil Holmes (Prestatyn Highbury) – 11 Kerrie Jones (Gresford Colliery) – 21 Bob Jones (Mold Rec) 15 Brian Hayes (Esclusham) – 21 Kevin Williams (Craig Y Don) – 15. The…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION 2022 JUNIOR MERIT FINAL.
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…
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