2020 National Mixed Pairs Entry Form now available - Please Click on Link  Welsh National Mixed Pairs Entry Form 2020

Everybody in Welsh Bowls were saddened to learn of the passing of former President and Team manager, John Hague. He was highly respected by all in the game and his support and enthusiasm for Welsh Bowls and the sport will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family.

John's funeral will be hel on Thursday 19th September at 12.30 pm in the Swansea Crematorium.

Congratulations to the following who have been selected for the 2020 International Squads.  Thank you to everyone who attended the trials last weekend and to Llandrindod Wells and Brecon Bowling Clubs for hosting.

Good Luck to all who have been selected in the Junior International trials at Llandrindod Wells on Saturday and in the Senior International trials at Brecon on Sunday.  First Game Rinks selected below:

Good Luck to the Under 18s Test Match Team playing Scotland and Ireland in Belfast on August 20th and 21st

Congratulations to South Glamorgan who beat Mid Wales/Montgomeryshire in the Super 10 Final held in Llandrindod Wells last weekend.  

Good Luck to all competing this weekend in the Semi Finals and Finals.  These will be held at Merthyr West End Bowling Club on Saturday and Sunday 17th & 18th August.  Please Note: The Double Rink Semi Finals and Final and the U25 quarter final due to be held at Islwyn Ladies on Friday 16th has been postponed due to weather.

Click here to view the Finals Weekend Programme

Congratulations to the following who have been selected to play in the Senior Trials on Sunday 1st September at Brecon Bowling Club.  Please arrive for 9.30am to start at 10am.  Dress Code is Regulation White Bottoms (Trousers, Skirts, Tailored Shorts or Cut Offs) and predominantly white tops. Lunch will be provided.  If you are unable to trial, please contact Hazel Wilson - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by return.

Congratulations to the following who have been selected to play in the Junior Trials on Saturday 31st August at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club.  Please arrive for 9.30am to start at 10am.  Dress Code is Regulation White Bottoms (Trousers, Skirts, Tailored Shorts or Cut Offs) and predominantly white tops. Lunch will be provided.  If you are unable to trial, please contact Hazel Wilson - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by return.

Congratulations to West Wales who emerged winners over Ceredigion at LLandrindod Wells Bowling Club on Sunday in the Welsh Womens County Savegar Trophy Final.  Fourth time lucky for West Wales as they have lost in 3 finals over recent years.  In a very close game the final score was 113 to 106 a win of 7 shots with both teams having 3 winning rinks.

The draws have now been made for the Mens National Finals. Good luck to all involved.

Click here to view the Mens National Finals draws

Congratulations to all the Welsh Team selected to play in the forthcoming test matches in Cardiff on 15th & 16th July and then Berriew on the 18th & 19th July.  All supporters welcome:

Emma Woodcock Cardiff
Hannah Williams Blue Anchor
Laura Daniels Brynhyfryd
Gemma Amos Saundersfoot
Lauren Gowen Porth
Sophie Gittins Berriew
Lauren Selway Gilfach Bargoed
Alis Butten Lampeter
Katie Thomas Whitland
Caroline Taylor Berriew
Emma Gittins Berriew
Bryony Wilson Berriew
Bethan Russ Port Talbot
Sara Marie Nicholls Llandeilo
Wendy Price Llandrindod Wells
Paul Taylor Ely Valley
Jarad breen Aberdare Harlequins
Damien Doubler Penylan
Mark Harding Ely Valley
Danny Davies Jnr Beaufort
Dan Salmon Penylan
Chris Klifenz Beaufort
Owain Dando RTB Ebbw Vale
Kevin James Cardigan
Mark Weaver Montgomery.
Nigel Fleming Machynlleth.
Mark Jones Newtown.
Lee Daniels Pontryhdyfen
Andrew Fleming Machynlleth.
Sam Roff Llandrindod Wells
Luke Harwood Llandrindod Wells
Julie Thomas Port Talbot
Allan Jones Cardiff
Ben Tear Aberaeron
Ben Hopkin Cardigan
Jonathan Hubbard Tenby
Raymond Lillycrop Milford Haven
Gordon Harries Aberaeron
Ian Cole Gilwern
Norman Doel Crickhowel
Matthew Williams Blue Anchor
Erica Price Abergavenny

Wales looks forward to Jackaroo Visit and to welcoming the following players on 15th & 16th July Cardiff - 18th & 19th July Berriew:

Congratulations to the following players selected to represent Wales in the forthcoming Under 25 Series in England

Junior International Team 2019

To take place at Essex County Bowling Club East Sussex

From Friday 13^th  September till Sunday 15^th  September 2019

Congratulations to Berriew Bowling Club's Nerys Lewis, Hazel Wilson, Isabel Jones & Caroline Taylor on runners up in the British Isles Fours and to Saunderfoot Bowling Club's Steph Amos and Gemma Amos runners up in British Isles Pairs played in Jersey last week

Please can clubs contact John Manfield on 07768 393988 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the results of Carruthers Shield matches. Thank you.

Good Luck to the Welsh Women's Senior Team and British Isles Representatives competing in Jersey this weekend.  Click Here for Live Scoring

Thank you to Cowbridge and Castell Newydd Emlyn Bowling Clubs for hosting our practice games.

World Bowls president John Bell and his executive colleagues are delighted to announce the appointment of Hazel Wilson from Wales, one of the UK’s leading lights in bowls administration and resource management, to the organisation’s Board of Directors.

‘It’s a further extension of our resolve to develop the World Bowls talent pool,’ Mr Bell said at the announcement. ‘Hazel is one of the top professionals in her field, a genuine all-rounder, and we’re thrilled to have her wealth of experience, dynamism and positivity on the board.’

A career academic in the field of Adult Education, Business and Training, Hazel Wilson brings more than 20 years of experience and a success proven track record to the role. She has utilised these skills with top results as team manager for the Welsh Women’s Bowls Association at Commonwealth Games, World, Atlantic and international level competitions over the past decade.

A fine player in her own right Hazel has represented Wales with distinction since 1998; won her national singles in 1999; and was crowned British Isles singles champion in 2000.

‘I’ve known Hazel Wilson for many years,’ said World Bowls chief executive Gary Smith. ‘She’s a top professional who knows how to get things done, and her knowledge of bowls is second-to-none. A great asset to our organisation.’

In formalising the announcement, World Bowls president John Bell also paid tribute and expressed great appreciation to Claire Leonard, who relinquished her position as Appointed Director last month.

Congratulations to the Welsh Bowls Team who successfully gained a Gold Medal in the Women's fours and a Bronze Medal in the Womens Pairs, Mens Singles and Mens Fours.  All disciplines finished in the top 6 in their respective groups to qualify for World Bowls 2020 in The Gold Coast.  A tremendous achievement.      Photography by Alis Butten

Owain Dando RTB, Danny Davies Jr Beaufort, Gemma Amos Saundersfoot and Alis Butten Lampeter have been selected to represent Wales in the European Championships which are going to be held in Guernsey this year from September 20th to September 28th 2019. Congratulations and good luck to them all. 

Click here to view or download the 2019 Mixed Pairs draw

Applications are reopened for the position of Welsh Women's Bowling Association Selector.  Please click on the link below to view or download the details to apply.

Welsh Women Selector Job Description

Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available on the gate for £5 per day - cash only.

Congratulations to the following players selected to represent Wales in the forthcoming Atlantic Championships in Cardiff & Vale.

Men

Singles - Dan Salmon

Pairs - Ross Owen / Dan Salmon

Triples - Ben Thomas / Steve Harris / John Tomlinson

Fours - Ben Thomas / Ross Owen / Steve Harris / John Tomlinson

Ladies

The entry form for the 2019 National Mixed Pairs is now available for you to download. Please click on the link below to download the form. 

DOWNLOAD FORM

Eddie Williams has arranged a markers course to be held at Sully IBC on Sunday 17th February starting at 10.00am until 3.00pm. The cost of the course is £10.00  per person.

To register your interest, please contact Eddie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Good Luck to Anwen Butten Lampeter, Sara Nicholls LLandeilo and Mark Letman and Damian Double of Penylan who compete in Mixed Fours, Pairs and Singles from 7th-18th November.  Please click on link to follow results.

Hong Kong Classic website

Congratulations to the following who have been successful in gaining international technical official status following a recent assessment by World Bowls:

John Phillips Gorseinon Bowling Club Carmarthenshire
John Jenkins Swansea Vale Bowling Club West Glamorgan
Mark Gaskell Machynlleth Bowling Club Montgomeryshire

Good Luck to Judith Wason of Cardiff and Roger Jones of Beaufort who compete in the World Champion of Champions, St. Johns Park NSW Australia.  The competition starts on October 29th and runs through to November 4th.  For up to date results please follow the link http://www.worldbowls.com/event/world-champion-of-champions-2/

 2019 International Team for the British Isles Series in Northfield, Ayr

29th - 30th June 2019

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the Elite Squad 2019

Johnathon Tomlinson           RTB Ebbw Vale BC

Steve Harris                         RTB Ebbw Vale BC

Owain Dando                       RTB Ebbw Vale BC

Daniel Davies Jr                  Beaufort BC

Chris Klefenz                        Beaufort BC

Daniel Salmon                     Penylan BC

Damian Doubler                  Penylan BC

Mark Letman                       Penylan BC

Ross Owen                           Harlequins BC

Ben Thomas                         Pontrhydfen BC

Andrew Fleming                 Machynlleth BC

Congratulations to Team Wales U18 who defeated England 14-10 in the latest International Series at Penarth Windsor.  

Lauren Gowen - Porth 
Megan Jones - Bridgend Mun 
Anna Lawrence - Porth 
Alex Morgan Gilfach - Bargoed 
Lowri Powell - Abertillery
Olivia Jackson - Whitchurch
Jack Breen - Harlequins
Ethan Humphries - Troedyrhiw
Ryan Davies - Penylan
Cory Bayliss - Ely Valley
Hari Butten - Lampeter
Iestyn Williams - Penygraig

Click here to view Live Scoring

2019 SENIOR INTERNATIONAL SQUAD SELECTED TO PLAY IN JERSEY (JUNE 16th - 18th)

Congratulations to all selected.

Please email your acceptance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by return

It is compulsory that you make yourself available for the development day and practice games.