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County Communication Development
July 2010
Senior & Alliance address information see opp for more details
County Stats Development
July 2010
Senior, Alliance & Junior see opp for more details
Junior County Update
July 2010
Staffs Juniors now have their new shirts, also sponsors return support from Staffs see opp for more details
May 16, 2010
Ref Junior County Snazzy Shirts, which have now been chosen and ordered, see opp for more details
May 16, 2010
Stevens Bowls now sponsoring Man of the Match at Home awarding a practice Jack see opp for more details. Ian Davis is kindly sponsoring man of the match away.
Senior County Update
May 16, 2010
Agenda 1 changed, as opp. There is now a new selection Committee for 2010 consisting of Mick Brown (Chairman), Ant Aldridge, Dave Bate, Andy Cowan, Dave Wright (Captain), Mark Clayton (Captain)
Midland Alliance Update
April 13th, 2010
New agreed Agenda as above Senior
Development Fund Update
March 11, 2010
Staffordshire Development fund has now reached £2,000. Each player pays 0.50p towards this. Help us spend this money back in development! The money can be used for coaching days at Clubs with a minimum of 10 people, Referee Courses, Seminars and anything to do with development in Staffordshire.
New Starters Update
July 2010
Now updated as per meetings with new starters see opp
Bowls Development Update
Staffordshire News & Views Section
“Lynne & Helen pass Level 2 Coaching”
July 19th, 2010
Lynne Anderson of Heath Hayes and Treasurer of Stafford County, along with Helen Skidmore of Penkridge Brewood has both passed their Level 2 coaching course. Both are extremely happy to achieve this and looking forward to using these skills helping to develop the game of Crown Green Bowls in Staffordshire.
July 2nd, 2010
SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN STAFFORDSHIRE
Staffordshire Development views by Ant Aldridge
I have being meaning to draft something up for a while now but wanted to wait until The Staffordshire Merit Finals Completion Sunday June 20th
What a fantastic Day that was! Sun was shining great turn out at Shortheath Liberal, Green in fantastic condition and was won for the second time by Stuart Edwards from Victoria Park beating Dave Semper from Nordley Liberal in the Final.
Again the event would not happen without the hard work from Dave Law, Ray Lewis and other officials.
I ask myself how far have we come in the last 12 months from the previous Staffs Merit? Obviously the hard work is still there from the officials, programmes improved but what else can we do to improve this most prestigious Merit in Staffordshire? The fact is not allot without sponsorship. The Yorkshire merit is a prime example with total prize money of £2,100.
What I like about The Staffs Merit is on Finals day there are 32 Competitors mixed with different standard of Bowlers, not just the elite top players.
I would like to see on finals day pay out for everyone who has qualified!
Currently Staffordshire can only pay Prize money from the ¼ Final onwards. For 2011 I am searching for a sponsor to work with Staffordshire as a partnership with the County Merit. I feel Entrance fees should be increased, there are too many players that say to their mate in the Club yeah put me down for that and either forget to turn up at qualifying stages or can’t be bothered. Would they do this If Entrance fees was Increased? Would they do this if they were aware of the prize money on Finals Day? This can result in competitors only paying one game in some instances to get through to finals day?
As many of you know we have recently secured a sponsorship deal for the Junior County in which Thomas Vale Construction supply their new snazzy shirts taking bowls in Staffordshire to a new Era. This deal is a 2 way partnership, Staffordshire benefit from the sponsorship which helps develop our game, Thomas Vale Benefit from the publicity. As follows the Return a sponsor will get helping to Develop Bowls in Staffordshire
Local Papers featuring winning sponsor and who they are, what they are about
Letter of thank you to the Sponsor from Staffordshire Secretary
Write up about the Sponsor, viewed on Talking Bowls, SCBA Website, Bowls4u, Bowls papers such as, Bugle & Nationwide Bowler
Sponsors Logo advertised on programmes, Bowls Web Sites
Qualifying dates advertised with draws and Sponsors Logo
Sponsors being invited to Finals day
Sponsor Stand up Boards at Finals Day
Photo of Sponsor and Winner framed and presented
Staffordshire Merit renamed including the Sponsors name
Programmes with full page of sponsor explaining who they are
Regular Communication with updates to the Sponsor
So I think you get the gist of it!
IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT WOULD LIKE TO TEAM UP WITH US FOR 2011--- STAFFORDSHIRE MERIT SPONSORED BY ---------------------------
If so please contact Ant Aldridge on 07753639920 or email bowls4uant@hotmail.com
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Code of Conduct views by Mike Wakelam
July 1st, 2010
LET’s HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT
It often provides a major talking point in the game when players show a lack of conduct both on and off the green.
The worry is how can those in authority deal with situations that arises without in certain instances laid down written enforceable guidelines, also at the same time; the game in the main is administered by officials of what can only be described as the old school.
Enthusiasm is very often a word which is much abused. It is used in a variety of expressions which basically mean being or showing fervour in a cause, and sport is, in some people’s mind very much a cause. Youth is often accused of over enthusiasm. How often do you hear the remark about a young player “he will settle down when he grows up”. One of the main difficulties and this applies not only to bowls but in any walk of life, is that when you have people who may be two generations apart you are bound to have different attitudes.
The development of the game has placed on most of those who play it and compete in top events a situation of being under the microscope and has placed an even greater burden of responsibility on both organisers and administrators.
The coverage that the game receives in the media means that not only is the status of a player’s club or county at stake but the game as a whole.
There is little doubt that the legislators of other sports could not reasonably have foreseen the problems which might arise from additional pressures brought upon players by the large cash prizes now on offer, but recent events in soccer, tennis, rugby and snooker have shown that the time has now arrived when codes of conduct are needed to regulate behaviour.
The time is I feel now apparent when in the best interest of those who wish to see the game played as it has always been played that a code of conduct is introduced to lay down standards of behaviour which ensure the continuation of the finer traditions of the game.
The great hope of bowlers must be that by the very introduction of a code of conduct that this may prevent it ever being used.
The following may well act as a guideline over and above what already exists for such a code of conduct which would apply throughout the game. The penalties being at the discretion of the appropriate county or of course the BCGBA.
TIME OF PLAY.
Any player who does not turn up for an event without offering a reasonable explanation to the organiser may be disqualified from taking part in that event again for a period of time.
DRESS.
Any player who turns up dressed improperly for any round of an event be prevented from taking part in the event and suffer future possible disqualification.
ABUSE.
Any player who in the opinion of the referee subjects his/her opponent or opponents to any physical or verbal abuse will receive a warning by the referee and may suffer any penalty imposed. Any player who physically or verbally abuses any official, acting on behalf of the event organiser may be disqualified or suffer any penalty.
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
Any player who in the opinion of the referee uses abusive or foul language during the course of any match may suffer any penalty. Contributed breach of this code may result in the player being disqualified.
ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR.
Any player who in the opinion of either the referee or the event organiser behaves in a manner likely to cause gross offence to any other player, official or member of the public may suffer any penalty.
GAMBLING.
No player participating in an event shall accept bets placed by others on the outcome of the event.
DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE.
Any player who in the opinion of the referee or event organiser is considered unfit to play at the prescribed or allotted time of starting of any match or at any time during the match may be ordered to leave the green and take no further part in the event and dealt with accordingly
Television Views by Mike Wakelam
One of the most frequent questions I am asked is why has crown green bowls not taken off on T.V.I have been reporting on the game of crown green bowls for over thirty years and have done hundreds of radio broadcasts, many television commentaries and written for several newspapers besides writing in most of the bowls magazines and I have written two books on the game. I have also been involved with Andy Thomson, Gary Smith, Wyn Richards and Tony Allcock at bowls forums.
In the nineteen eighties the BBC and some commercial stations covered crown green bowls and flat green bowls. To those who make the decisions on coverage it appears it was seen as something which excited a temporary appeal before being discarded like yesterdays paper. Having attracted good viewing figures the programme planners in some cases said that bowls coverage was too expensive and they needed to make financial cut backs. I believe that argument holds no water.
Bowls whichever code, was never in some instances, given the right slots to attract huge audiences, but on a rival channel at the same time, a run of the mill soccer match usually got better figures. The real reason however for the decline in coverage of bowls over the years partly lies in the game itself, but more importantly the public’s perception of it. I remember many years ago a T.V. producer said to me that the problem with bowls is that the game produces winners who look as though they have lost!!!I am of the opinion, that what is required is more action, more smiles, and even (whisper it!) more controversy.
Sport is, or should be, exciting; full of tension and suspense, lively and action packed. Bowls does not lack these qualities but we have to make the excitement more apparent and more accessible to those sceptics who make the decisions. If they think that bowls is boring, it’s probably because they have never given the game a second glance. Their attitude may be regrettable, even inexcusable but it is really up to those in the game to challenge any prejudices and force them to pay attention.
Bowls of course can be boring. But then so can any sport, some nil-nil soccer matches can bring on acute sleeping sickness.
There is also an argument that not only are those in T.V. not aware of the following in bowls, but also that sports involving younger people are more attractive for advertising. I can never understand that argument because surely it is the forty plus who have money to spend. In addition of course bowls is not renowned to breed those who use bad language visible to all, or to spit or attack opponents, which seems to be the norm in many televised sports today.
Finally, is not crown green bowls a game for which colour television was invented, green grass outdoors to play on, a blue sky, coloured bowls and clothing, but in addition, all officials need to turn up the word CHARISMA, in the Dictionary, because that in general, is what the game needs, to attract those who make the decisions, and what is more important, the general public.
April Topics for Discussion Column- Mike Wakelam
We sometimes hear complaints of a gulf in communication between players and administrators, that player’s views are ignored. The following is a random selection of various players’ views and ideas about changes they would like to see in the game. I have collected these over a period of time just from overhearing a conversation some warrant more attention than others but all should be respected from players/officials at all levels in the game
Administrators and Officials should become more conscious of the fact that their position does not necessarily make them good bowlers overnight.
An increase in sponsorship plus an increase in TV coverage can only do the game good.
Make the Senior County Championship a knockout drawn round by round.
All Senior County Championship matches should be played on neutral greens.
Every county should produce a map showing the clubs in their area and directions of how to get there.
As in table tennis singles should be decided by two clear points instead of a 21/20 result.
More aggressive marketing and administration by the BCGBA.
Grade greens thus improving the general standard.
Standardisation of ditches around greens.
I was recently asked what I considered to be the biggest mistake made in the game ever since I began reporting back in 1979.
Let’s go back to the BCGBA subcommittee meeting held on the 6th March 1984. That meeting was to decide on the appointment of a full time official to run the game at a cost in total of £12,000 with 75% to be paid by the Sports Council. The proposal was thrown out. Why was it a mistake? Because in my view the game to a certain extent since has been administered and played on the cheap. Another monumental mistake was the introduction of the BCGBA registration fee which when introduced in principle I thought was a good idea but once again we did it on the cheap a one off to produce pea nuts.
I have said often that the fee should have been at least £5 per year and in response to those who have challenged me at forums that that would have meant a loss of bowlers and I have had various figures quoted the most being a fifth, well I will accept that. Think of what by charging the rest a more realistic figure could have done in terms of sponsorship, development, coaching etc over the years. We could have afforded to pay a full time professional person to take the managing of the game to a professional and business level like other sports.
I would like to see more effort from some of the top players in supporting the event they have entered after being knocked out. I am not saying they should stop to the end but in saying that they would have had to if reaching the final but there are those who once eliminated pack their bowls in their bag and away they go. Sometimes that attracts just as much comment from the run of the mill bowlers as does in most cases their undoubted skill and if noticed by sponsors can be potentially more damaging.
I recently was interested in a quote made by cricketer Sir Richard Hadlee on coaching in sport “Coaching should not interfere with natural ability. Any changes made should be small and subtle. Look at how they think and plot”. He then said that he had learned just like young bowls players should that when he was a young player bowling flat out all the time produced error. A shorter run up produced less pace but more accuracy. So listen all young bowlers and remember you don’t have to strike at every bowl.
March Topics for Discussion Column - Mike Wakelam
I have often argued in the past for a sponsor’s package to be provided to those wishing to sponsor events in Crown Green Bowls. My own Association Warwick and Worcester has one which I am sure has helped with a recent increase in local sponsorship.
However if the game is ever to attract much bigger sponsorship which may mean TV coverage then there is certainly an area of Development that needs to be addressed.
I am aware that at present the BCGBA are looking at some of the areas that need to be improved to provide anyone interested in the game with information and to some extent the job is not made any easier due to in some cases a lack of information provided in the past.
I was recently provided with a set of questions by a large company as to what would their sponsorship mean to them if they became involved with the sport and no doubt these are the same questions that would be asked by other companies wishing to become involved with other sports.
It I think demonstrates the tremendous amount of work required and no doubt even companies at a much lower level may in the very near future be posing the same questions to the organisers of local events well known on the bowls calendar.
What is the interest in the sport by age, gender, socio measure and geography?
What condition are the databases of the 3,000 plus clubs if there are data bases?
Is it possible to receive information from third parties? Are they able to identify children in the data bases to avoid communicating with them?
What promotional rights would any sponsor have from the start of an event to the final?
What contingencies are there for bad weather?
What is the promotional plan and what advertising is there to support the event?
Who is responsible for media liaison for the event?
What previous coverage has been achieved and is it possible to see this? What would attract maybe wider coverage of the event?
What sort of coverage could be expected in the national bowls magazines? What websites are linked to this?
What is the quality of the data bases in the game?
Are there any photos of previous events to show a sponsor how dominant the sponsors branding would be?
These are just a sample of the questions asked but I think demonstrate the point that sport is now a business and unlike in the past no company however big or small is going to throw money at any sport that for want of a better phrase is or has failed to do their homework and this may in the future apply at all levels in the sport.
At the start of each season I try to explain to people in the game how important publicity is and how important the presentation to anyone like myself can prove effective.
Some recent programmes, so called press releases and letters to people within the game can only be described as pathetic with numerous spelling errors and bad grammar. I know from experience that most sports editors and I must admit in some cases myself have shown them the bin as would I am sure some bowlers.
From my point of view when I am preparing an article for the media whether it be a bowls magazine a local paper or any other source I want answers to my questions. I do not want a rambled answer or one that goes off at a tangent which a lot of people do either accidentally or deliberately. I like them to be well informed so that I will not receive blocked statements which immediately loses any impact. I suppose what I am really looking for is someone who can tell a story. I think it helps a lot if those you are talking to like myself share an enthusiasm for the game at all levels.
Christmas Comes Early For Staffordshire Juniors!!
March 24th, 2010
A Previous Article announced Staffordshire Juniors now have the privilege of wearing snazzy Shirts for County Games. The Funding was always going to be an issue with plans to be put forward and in place for 2011. Ant Aldridge is pleased to announce we have found a sponsor to support this and will now happen for the 2010 season. Thanks to Geoff Wylde an Employee of Thomas Vale Construction this sponsorship is now secured! Geoff said “I am pleased to help any way I can, my lad Sam Wylde currently plays for the juniors and I know by putting a snazzy shirt on for County Match days will give him a feel of belonging and wanting to be more part of the County Side. Ant Aldridge said “It’s great for Thomas Vale Construction to sponsor Staffordshire Juniors, but we must work closely together for now and the future. Staffordshire also must play a big part of professionally supporting Thomas Vale for sponsoring this great opportunity.
Players Meeting Get’s Staffs Buzzing !
March 18, 2010
Staffordshire’s first players meeting of 2010 got underway at Nordley Liberal Club on Wednesday 17th March. The players meeting blended both Alliance and Seniors together in which Staffordshire feel is the way for forward for the future. Headed by Mick Brown Senior Team Manager and the Senior Management Committee, players were wondering what to expect and get out of the informal meeting. Negatives were turned into positives. New Ideas were put forward agreed and documented which is now available for all Players to view on SCBA Website. Staffordshire are proud to bring together Alliance and the Senior County in one meeting. There will be more of a professional approach in Staffordshire moving forward. We are also proud to highlight the new changes and document them for anyone to see. We have nothing to hide from other Counties that will affect any result, although future tactics and Management Structures will obviously not be let out the Camp! There will be 2 players meeting a year in closed season. It was decided any Player wishing to be considered for selection, must attend the meeting, If they could not attend to contact the Team selectors as early as possible. The next Players Meeting is Monday 12th April 7.30 at Nordley Liberal Club.
March 11, 2010
More Positive News from Staffordshire Management Meeting
Staffordshire’s first management meeting of 2010 got under way at Nordley Liberal Club on Wednesday 10th March. The Junior County now have the privilege of selecting their own County Shirts in a snazzy Style!! Development Officer Ant Aldridge said “This is definitely another step in the right direction and I will take on the task of looking for a sponsor to help support the funding”
Irlam National Competition for 2010 created a bit of disappointment with representative teams selected from Staffordshire as a lack of communication! Staffordshire always select Premier League winners which last year was M&B and County Cup Winners which were Woodfield. A mix up occurred from Irlam Organiser Tom Allcroft. Tom says “He had not received confirmation from Staffordshire with teams nominated to play at Irlam. Two other Teams from Staffordshire applied as wild cards Nordley Liberal and Chadsmoor Progressive they both were put in the Draw. I apologise to Staffordshire for the mix up and those two teams Concerned Woodfield and M&B who should have been representing Staffordshire will be invited to play at Irlam in 2011 as a wild card if they do not qualify.
Staffordshire’s Web site domain runs out on 17th March and it was decided to renew the domain and carry on with the site. It was agreed the Web site needs more information and updated on a regular basis. Dave Law said “It would be a step backwards to not continue with the Web Site but we must keep information up to date and continually add more features and benefits moving forward. Soon to come will be a Development Section; Communication issues will also be documented.
Staffordshire Development fund has now reached £2,000. Each player pays 0.50p towards this. Ant Aldridge said “We need to make Bowlers aware of the current funding available and invest towards future development in Staffordshire! The money can be used for coaching days at Clubs with a minimum of 10 people, Referee Courses, Seminars and anything to do with development in Staffordshire.
Midland Alliance Staffordshire County now has a newly appointed Team Manager Andy Cowan. On behalf of the management we wish Andy all the best in this new challenging role.
Finally a player from Chadsmoor has approached Senior County Team Manager Mick Brown wishing to be considered for selection in 2010. Mick said “Any other player from Chadsmoor with the same intention please contact him! There is a players meeting on Wednesday 17th March at Nordley Liberal. All Current past and future players are welcome to attend.
March 1, 2010
Midlands Talking Bowls Radio Show Update!
Talking Bowls Radio is broadcasted by Mel Evans, Lynn Pritchatt and Paul Hickman and now being running for the last 2 years. Topics Include News, Views, Development and Competition reviews etc. The Radio Shows are broadcasted around 6 times a year. “Mel Evans says over the last 2 years he feels the shows have created more Interest in the sport blended Counties together creating better relationships and improved communication nationally. Various guests have Included the all times greatest Brian Duncan, Noel Burrows, Stan Frith, Glyn Cookson, Gary Ellis, Graeme Wilson. These names are just a few of the many which have been Interviewed over the last 2 years giving their views and opportunities for Viewers to ask questions and answered live on Air ! The first radio show for 2010 will be in the next month.
February 23rd, 2010
Cradley Champions of Champions 2010 Qualifier!
“Padge Jumps up with Joy”
West Midland Bowls is really setting the example from recent quotes suggesting “The game is dying” Well not in the West Midlands Cradley Liberal has now been selected as a 2010 Champions of Champions qualifier which will be held at the famous Waterloo in September. West Midlands now represent 4 Competition qualifiers Cradley, West Brom, Meole Brace and the Midland Masters. Mandy Padgett says on behalf of Cradley Liberal club I would like to say how absolutely thrilled we are to be on the Champion of Champions List. On a personal note I am over the moon, this competition was started in memory of Tony, who tragically got killed at work. Tony lived for bowls but never bowled on the Waterloo. One of my last memories of him was telling me how to bowl the green when I played there in the Ladies Champion of Champions, even though he had never been on it!! To have his name on the program in September is absolutely brilliant for me.
The List of Qualifying Comps- 16 County Merit winners plus winners of Senior Merit, Junior Merit, Jack & Jean Isherwood & British Parks leaves 12 open comps needed
Midland Masters
Waterloo September
Waterloo Spring
Isle of Man - September
Cradley Liberals
West Brom
Meole Brace
Fleetwood Festival
Isle of Man - June
Bridlington
Hillcrest
Cleckheaton
Reserves (may not be in order)
South Leeds
Brighouse
Spen Victoria
Pudsey
Donnington Wood
Skipton
Wolstanton
Olympic
Moorside
Wharton Cons
West Meltham
February 23rd, 2010
Coaching Development News and Views from Bob Marsh
Bob has being playing Crown Green Bowls for 54 years, playing at Club level, County level, and had many successes along the way. Bob took up coaching in 1997, and qualified as a Coach in 2001, became County Coach in 2007, and appointed Midland Regional Coach in 2008. Bob feels a key element to future development within Crown Green bowls is working closely with Development Officers. As follows are Bob’s current Role’s
Staffordshire County Coach- This role is to organize all Coaches and relevant coaching matters within the County. There are currently 5 fully qualified Coaches and 14 Instructors at level 1. There are 3 Training Centres currently available located at Woodfield, Amasal and Pennfields. Each of these Centres offers a fully qualified Coach.
Midland Regional Coach- Covering Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwick & Worcester, North Midlands- This role is to organize all Coaches and relevant coaching matters within the Region. There are currently 8 fully qualified Coaches and 32 Level 1 Instructors.
Staffordshire- Currently have 5 Fully qualified Coaches, 14 level 1 Instructors of which future development is on going to train into fully qualified Coaches
North Midlands- Currently has no qualified Coaches and no level 1 Instructors
Shropshire- Currently have 3 qualified Coaches, 4 level 1 Instructors
Warwick & Worcester- Currently have no qualified coaches, 14 level 1 Instructors of which 9 are due for upgrading to be fully qualified.
“Bob says” his target is to build and co-ordinate a harmonious group of Coaches throughout the region. Coaching can include delivery clinic using play back from video recordings. For more information on training to be a qualified coach, or any coaching/instruction required for Complete beginners, New players at Club level, experienced players, players with disabilities, Junior Players and Junior County standard player development.
Any Coaching enquiry please contact Bob Marsh on 01902 894127
February 23rd, 2010
“Staffordshire Announce New Management Committee”
The New actual Management Committee is made up of the below positions
Officers Elected as follows
President- Ray Lewis
Deputy President- Andy Cowan
Secretary- Dave Law
Treasurer- Lynne Anderson
Chair of Competitions Committee- Dave Law
Chair of Senior Count Selection Committee- Mick Brown
Chair of Veterans County Committee- Bill Chester
Chair of Junior County Committee- Ian Davis
Chair of Midland Alliance League Selection Committee- Vacant
Staffordshire Coach- Bob Marsh
Development Officer- Ant Aldridge
Welfare Officer- Mac Farlow
“Dave said I have been a member of the county's management committee since 2005 when I became Junior Vice President, before becoming Deputy President when Dave Denton stepped down as President. My immediate objectives are to improve communications across the board and make our social bowlers feel part of the county set up. In terms of administration I'm here to support the chairs of the various committees and I feel I can work with them to improve things in their own areas. Before medium and long term success can be achieved the structures must be put in place to enable this to happen and I'm confident that we are heading in the right direction. Looking at the finance side we need to look for external investment both at county and national level and again that will impact upon the future of the sport. This might be a little presumptuous considering I have only been in post a couple of weeks; however I would like to believe I have a more "executive" outlook than just being the person who compiles minutes and draws up agendas.
February 23rd, 2010
Summit Garage League Development
Summit Garage Premier Bowls League was formed in 2008 with a main intention of increasing the profile and standard of Crown Green bowls in its catchment area. The forward thinking committee consists of – John Newey (President), Mark Clayton (Deputy President), Mel Evans (Secretary), Nick Newey (Records Sec), Lynn Pritchatt (Treasurer), Paul Hickman (Webmaster) plus Martin McGuiness & Mark Hall. The league has its own website (www.staffpbl.com) which is full of information. Dress code & scoreboards also strictly adhered to and adds to the professional way the league is conducted. In just three seasons the membership has increased from 10 to 34 teams with attractive prize money totalling £6,300 in 2010. The way the league has developed & captured the imagination of clubs in the area proves the committee and its members are indeed taking the sport to another level.
February 23rd, 2010
“Great Barr Introduce a New Junior Comp”
Great Barr are proud to announce a brand new One Day Competition (32) for under 21”s taking place on Sunday30th May 10.30 am start. Venue to be played at Great Barr Bowling Club, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr Bham B43 6JF. Sponsored by Metpro Ltd and Mick Mitchell (W+W President) there is total prize money of £345.00 with an entrance fee of £5.00. Closing date for entries is 30th April. For more info see www.talkingbowls.com/GreatBarrU21Classic.PDF
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