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: -

1. The election of the President for 2024. (Female)
2. The Election of the Vice President for 2024. (Male)
3. The election of the Secretary, nominated by the interview panel.
4. The election of the Treasurer, nominated by the interview panel.
5. The election of sub-committees as set out in the constitution these should be gender balanced.

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.

Ladies Calendar.

Mens Calendar.

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.

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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

Mob. 07973 601618.               Email. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

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.

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

Chief Executive Officer

World Bowlsis the International Federation for the sport of Lawn Bowls globally, embracing memberorganisations in over 50 countries. Lawn Bowls hasa long and successful history as a Commonwealth Games sport.World Bowls now seeks to appoint an inspirational and dynamic new leader. 

Reporting to the Boardthis role represents a vitally important strategic pillar in positioningWorld Bowls for future growth byfocusing on the key priorities identified in a recently concluded comprehensive organisational review.

Driving a transformational agenda,the successful Candidate will lead and develop a strong culture within ourfull-time and volunteer workforce, driveengagement witharangeofkey sectorstakeholdersinternationallyas well as ensuring constructivecollaboration with all our Member Organisations and future Commercial Partners.

Akeyoutcome of yourleadership success will be a measurableincrease in participation, registrations, revenue andincreased recognition of the sportglobally.

The successful candidate must bring to the role a record of outstanding visionary and decisive leadership, team development and considerable intellectual rigour. They will be decisive, inspirational, have excellent strategic capability, proven commercial experience and a demonstrated recordof building sound and effective stakeholder relationships. The position requires a credible spokespersonand respected communicatorable to drive, deliver and promote initiatives through to successful conclusions. 

Experience within thesport industry is desirableand should preferably be supported by relevant tertiary qualifications. An excellent trackrecord of leadership, ideally in the not for profit sector,successfully addressing significant organisationalchallenges will be highly regarded.

Please email applications including a resume to Michael Catlow at michThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.by close of business June 17.

Interested parties can obtain further informationabout this position by contacting Michael on +61 411 721 110 or at the above email address.

We are delighted to announce that all our nominations for the Commonwealth Games have been ratified.  Congratulations and good luck to you all.

Dan Salmon

Jon Tomlinson

Owain Dando

Jarrad Breen

Ross Owen

Anwen Button

Caroline Taylor

Sara Nicholls

Ysie White

Laura Daniels

Julie Thomas

Gordon Llewellyn

Paul Brown

Chris Spriggs

The team selcted to represent Wales at the European Championships can be found here.

Following the play offs in Llandrindod Wells last week the following players will represent Wales at the BIBC Championships in Llandrindod.

Under 18 Singles - J. Driscoll, Kidwelly

Under 25 Singles - R. Atkins, Llandrindod Wells

Singles - K. James, Cardigan

Pairs - S. Jones & S. Roff, Llandrindod Wells

Triples - C. Mounty, K. Crocker & C. Wood, Gilfach Bargoed

Fours - E. Jelfs, A. Morris, L. Harwood & R. Atkins, Llandrindod Wells

Senior Fours - A. Brain, D. Davies, M. Dennis & S. Dick, Saundersfoot

Congratulations and good luck to you all.

To take part in the Welsh Bowls Survey, click here.

For more information about the review into Welsh Bowls, click here.

Please click link for full schedule of play offs for BIBC on Sunday 29th May.

Click link to read the statement issued by the WBA in response to the recent criticism following statements from Bowls England and Bowls Scotland.

PRESIDENT MATCHES 2024

All matches to start at 2 pm.

Contact Assist. Secretary Adam King. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Academy team for squad day has been selected.

Academy dates for 2022

Sun 8 May      Academy squad day, venue Llandrindod Wells Bc 

Thur 2 June    Barbarians BA, venue RTB Ebbw Vale BC

Tues 26 July   WBA President venue Penylan BC

Fixtures TBA (Subject to decisions around BIBC Junior Internationals)

Academy v WBA u25 Team

Academy v WWBA u25 Team

Terry Leighton

Development Administrator

Welsh Bowling Association

Please click here to see the review of 2021 for the Welsh Womens Bowling Association.

The WBA are sad to report on the passing of one of our stalwarts and the following is a tribute to Jim Morgan.

Find attached job descriptions for the posts of Treasurer and Safeguarding Officer for the Welsh Bowling Association which will become vacant at the 

Welsh Bowling Association AGM in December(TBA).

If there are any interested parties who would like to apply for these vacancies can they forward me their details or an up to date C V.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address 5 Bryn Meadow Close

             Lakeside

             Tredegar

              Gwent

              NP22 3BA

The closing date for these vacancies is Sunday, October 31st 2021

Terry Hopkins

Secretary

Click links for all results and final table.

Wales continue their preparations for the commonwealth games with a test series against Ireland in Llandrindod this weekend, click links for schedule and players.  Good luck Wales.

Results and tables as of 4th July. Updated 11th July. Updated 25 July.  Final results and tables updated 8 August.

Congratulations to the two group winners who will contest the final during National Finals Week.

Monmouthshire V Ceredigion/Pembrokeshire.

The WWBA have introduced a new innitiative to get people back to bowls for details of the super 7 competition and entry form, click the links.

The Welsh squad for the Commonwealth games has been reduced for the second trial, the squad updates can been found under the CWG2022 menu and Welsh Squad.

• Course 1: 7^th July 6pm – 9pm

• Course 2: 14^th July 6pm – 9pm

Click link for latest restrictions information.

Please support the bowls awareness campaign which is launched today, 19 May 2021.

In line with the anticipated announcement from Welsh Government on Friday 23 April that outdoor organised activity with up to thirty people can resume from Monday 26 April, we have released guidelines in order that clubs can put plans in place.

Return to Play Guidelines.

 Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Calendar of Events

Welsh Bowls Men and Women

Welsh Bowls Para Bowlers

WWBA & WBA

The Nomination Period for Lawn Bowls for the Commonwealth Games 2022 is from 1^st May 2021 until 31^st December 2021.

Please click on the link to access the Calendar of Events, which includes Commonwealth Games Trials and Test Matches for those player’s selected.

PLEASE NOTE this calendar is subject to COVID regulations. 

There is a Plan A, B and C in place again dependent on COVID regulations and we are working towards Plan A. 

The WWBA and WBA will let everyone know of those selected for the first trial as soon as possible.

Men & Women Para Bowls

The calendar also includes trials and test events for Para Bowls

If you have any questions, please contact:

The Welsh Bowls Team Managers:

Robert Weale - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hazel Wilson – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Para Bowls Team Manager - Steve Rees - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or WBA Secretary - Terry Hopkins - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please click link to see latest statement.

The latest guidelines from Bowls Wales, WBA and WWBA are shown here.

Please see link regarding a statement released today by Bowls Wales, WBA and WWBA.  See Here.

Please see the link for a check list of things you need to consider to reopen your greens and clubs in the coming weeks.  It is hoped to produce further guidlines when the first minister releases his plans on Friday.  See Here.

Return to play statement.

Dear Member

Please see statement regarding Robert's appointment as team manager.  Link.