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Welsh Government announcement 28/01/2022
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…
Read MoreIndependent review of Bowls in Wales
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…
Read MoreEquality Monitoring Survey
BowlsWales in partnership with the National Governing Bodies (WBA, WWBA, WIBA, WLIBA, WSMBA, WCGBA, WBUA) have developed an Equality Monitoring Survey. As a sport, bowls has the potential to be one of the most inclusive sports, allowing people of ages and abilities to engage with bowls. At present, there is a limited amount of data…
Read MorePerformance Group Independent Chair
Performance Group Independent Chair BowlsWales is the coordinating body for bowls in Wales. The group are looking for expressions of interest to recruit an Independent Chair to lead the Performance Group. The role will include working to key performance indicators as set by the Board of Directors to ensure clear pathways to success for the sport on the…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION LADIES MERIT FINAL 2021.
The 2021 Ladies Merit Final was held on Sunday 25th July at Mancot BC as part of the Events Research Programme due to the Covid 19 pandemic situation. This was the last event undertaken as part of the programme for 2021. Despite greatly reduced numbers at all of the Merits this year, those who have…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION JUNIOR MERIT 2021.
Sunday 11th July 2021 and it was the turn of the Welsh Juniors to step up for this years’ Merit. The event was held at Highbury BC, Prestatyn and hosted by 2021 Deputy President of the WCGBA, Jack Hunt – no stranger at the top of the game, having won the Welsh Senior Merit, The…
Read MoreWELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION SENIOR MERIT FINAL -27th JUNE 2021
The 2021 Senior Merit Final was held at Argoed Bowling Club in Flintshire. In front of a much reduced crowd of spectators, sixteen qualifiers – from across North Wales met to the 2021 winner. Bowls, like many outdoor sports, has been adversely affected by the Covid 19 restrictions for the past year and there was…
Read MoreInnovation Fund
In recognition of the effect that COVID-19 has brought on the sport and leisure sector, the Welsh Government has provided additional funding to support the sector in its greatest need. The fund is intended to provide essential support to sports clubs and organisations, independent providers and sporting events who have all faced significant challenges during the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 easing of restrictions brought forward
BowlsWales and the National Governing Bodies (WBA, WWBA, WIBA, WLIBA, WCGBA, WSMBA) welcome the Welsh Government’s movement to bring forward the easing of restrictions and that in doing so they have sought to prioritise sport and exercise. The Welsh Government have issued a written statement, and due to the improving coronavirus situation in Wales dates…
Read MoreJoint Statement from BowlsWales and National Governing Bodies
Statement-03/08/2020 BowlsWales met with all the National Governing Bodies for bowls on 20th July to agree a way forward for the administration and organisation of the sport in Wales. In a positive meeting it was unanimously agreed to establish a working party with equal representation from Bowls Wales and the National Governing Bodies to explore…
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