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BRITISH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION 2016 PITCHCARE WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP PITCHCARE SPONSOR WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP BCGBA Commercial Officer, Mel Evans MBE, has agreed a deal with PITCHCARE to

1 BRITISH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION 2016 PITCHCARE WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP PITCHCARE SPONSOR WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP BCGBA Commercial Officer, Mel Evans MBE, has agreed a deal with PITCHCARE to sponsor the BCGBA WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. The tournament brings together 32 of the country s top club teams and commences on Sunday 20 March at Leyland Fox Lane Sports & Social Club (PR25 1HB), the grand finals (Last 8) taking place on Sunday 17 April. All sessions, including the Last 8, start at 11am. PITCHCARE is one of the UK s leading sports turf companies, with its magazine and website ( providing advice, information, working diaries, an interactive forum and industry news, all readily available to greenkeepers and groundsmen. Based in Telford, Shropshire, the company specialises in everything to do with sports turf nationally accredited training courses, professional turf products, advisory and consultancy services, industry related jobs, used machinery and up to date weather information. The company s aim is to raise the profile and standing of those groundsmen and greenkeepers, voluntary and professional, who contribute so much to their respective sports. PITCHCARE Operations Director, John Richards, commented, As a company, we are proud to be involved in such a prestigious event as the World Club Championship. Crown Green Bowls is becoming more and more popular, and we are looking to expand the knowledge, products, services and training available to greenkeepers so that they can produce even better playing surfaces for their members. Sunday 20 March Green No.1 Holme (Cumbria) v Chadsmoor Progressive (Staffordshire) Lower Hopton WMC (Yorkshire) v Eccleston (Merseyside) Green No.2 Brighouse Sports (Yorkshire) v Llanrwst (Wales) Castlefields (Shropshire) v Florence T & BC (Potteries & District) Sunday 27 March Green No.1 Atherstone Cons (North Midlands) v Onchan (Isle of Man) Kings Heath Park (Warwick & Worcester) v Meersbrook BC (British Parks) Green No.2 Bradfield (South Yorkshire) v Newdigate (North Midlands) King & Queen (Lancashire) v Old Whittington (Derbyshire) Sunday 3 April Green No.1 St Josephs (North Lancs & Fylde) v Dukinfield Central (Greater Manchester) Esclusham (Wales) v Birches Head Hotel (Potteries & District) Green No.2 Parkfield Labour (North Lancs & Fylde) v Wharton Cons (Cheshire) Tonge (Greater Manchester) v Meersbrook Park (South Yorkshire) 1 P a g e

Sunday 10 April Green No.1 Tixall (Cheshire) v Wigan Subscription (Lancashire) Whaley Bridge (Derbyshire) v King George V (Warwick & Worcester) Green No.

The shows are repeated on a Wednesday at 2pm and 5pm. To tune in go to Freeview Channel 8 (in the Midlands) Virgin Media 159 or online to watch live at www.bigcentre.tv.

Packed with information which includes the Association Rules, competition results and all the individual scores from last season s senior and junior County Championships amongst others.

2 Sunday 10 April Green No.1 Tixall (Cheshire) v Wigan Subscription (Lancashire) Whaley Bridge (Derbyshire) v King George V (Warwick & Worcester) Green No.2 Lindal (Cumbria) v Dudley Dell (Staffordshire) Meole Brace (Shropshire) v New Brighton Quarry Vikings (Merseyside) BIG CENTRE TV Following the success of the pilot Crown Green Bowls Show on BIG CENTRE TV, reported in the last Newsletter, the good news is that it will now become a regular feature. The next programme is scheduled to be broadcast on Tuesday 01 March at 8.30pm. Special Guest will be the Co-operative Funeralcare Waterloo Champion, Greg Smith. The shows are repeated on a Wednesday at 2pm and 5pm. To tune in go to Freeview Channel 8 (in the Midlands) Virgin Media 159 or online to watch live at HANDBOOK DUE OUT SHORTLY The 2016 BCGBA Handbook will once again be distributed to County Secretaries at their annual meeting later this month. Packed with information which includes the Association Rules, competition results and all the individual scores from last season s senior and junior County Championships amongst others. The British Crown Green Ladies also have a section containing all their information and details for the coming season. If you would like to have your own personal copy, please contact the CEO - John Crowther, 94 Fishers Lane, Pensby, Wirral CH61 8SB. You will need to send a cheque for 3.50 (cheques payable to BCGBA) which will cover the ever increasing postage & packing. 2 P a g e

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2016 FLOWFIT CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS The 2016 list of qualifying competitions for this year s BCGBA Champion of Champions, sponsored by Flowfit, has been announced.

4 2016 FLOWFIT CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS The 2016 list of qualifying competitions for this year s BCGBA Champion of Champions, sponsored by Flowfit, has been announced. Thirty-two champions will qualify throughout the season culminating with the finals being played at the Waterloo Hotel, Blackpool, on Saturday 24th September (10am). The list is once again divided between BCGBA related events and Invited Open Competitions. If any player from these competitions wins on more than one occasion, then the reserve competitions list will come into play and they will then get their chance to play at Blackpool. BCGBA RELATED EVENTS Flowfit Senior Individual Merit Briggs Equipment UK Junior Individual Merit Jack & Jean Isherwood Grocontinental Veterans Championship 16 County Merit winners British Parks Merit INVITED OPEN COMPETITIONS Co-operative Funeralcare Waterloo Handicap Midland Masters Isle of Man June Festival Isle of Man September Festival CCF Open Coors Meole Brace Open Talbot Trophy Fortis Spring Waterloo Fleetwood Bowling Festival Northern Trade Windows Pudsey Classic Hillcrest Classic Spen Masters RESERVE COMPETITIONS (in order) Cleckheaton Sports Classic Brighouse Classic Navigation & Railway Open Rastrick Classic Carlsberg Richmond Classic George Masters (2015) Simon Coupe Charlie Tattersall 31up Lea Hall Floodlight Open (2015) Scott Simpson Wharton Cons Open Stancill Brewery Crookes Open West Melton Victory Cup LB Hill Memorial (Barnsley BC) Wrockwardine Wood Open (2015) Scott Simpson 4 P a g e

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6 #DevelopmentMatters You, like me, probably can t believe that we are in February already and with March around the corner, the 2016 season will be upon us before we know it! My main question to you this month is Are you Ready? Now is the perfect time to be reviewing your coaching and welfare position within your Club or Association, carrying out DBS checks through your County Welfare Officer and organising coaching sessions or Open Days to promote your club and attract new members. We are busy working behind the scenes on the new website which will be launched next month and through the season will build up to be home to everything you need. As ever, if you have any questions, please contact me. Happy Reading! Jodie BCGBA National Development Officer SAFEGUARDING UPDATE If you have attended the Level 1 Safeguarding Course (SPC1), it is important to be aware that the guideline is that you refresh your knowledge every three years to ensure that you are up to date with all of the current best practice guidelines. Sports Coach UK have recently launched a new online refresher course that can be completed in the comfort of your own home. This is a BCGBA recognised certificate and can be used as a refresher instead of a face to face course. The online content currently costs 16 and can be viewed here Don t forget to print your certificate as proof of completion! There is currently a massive focus on Juniors in many counties in preparation for the 2016 season. If you know anyone under 18 who may be interested in bowling then don t miss an opportunity to introduce them to the game. Contact your local League or County Secretary for details of Junior events in your area. Facebook user? Search for Crown Green Bowls Development Discussions and chat all things development with likeminded thinkers What resources would you like to see on the new BCGBA website? Please do get in touch with any ideas you may have How much exercise do you get during a game of bowls? We would like to find out some stats on this. If you record your activity (or would like to!) and are interested in collecting some stats for us then please let me know. You will need to record your activity on your own phone, pedometer, Fitbit or similar, I will provide all the information on what records we need. Looking for funding? Then Sport England may be able to help. You can visit their website below, learn more about the funding available and make an application. Contact your local Development Officer through your County Management Committee or me direct at Jodie.faulkner@googl .com 6 P a g e

BRITISH CROWN GREEN LADIES BOWLING ASSOCIATION CAROL APPOINTED LADIES PRESIDENT FOR A SECOND TIME CAROL TAYLOR is the new President of the British Crown Green Ladies Bowling Association having been

7 BRITISH CROWN GREEN LADIES BOWLING ASSOCIATION CAROL APPOINTED LADIES PRESIDENT FOR A SECOND TIME CAROL TAYLOR is the new President of the British Crown Green Ladies Bowling Association having been nominated by her county, Mid Cheshire. But she is no stranger to holding high office as she was President of the ladies association in the 1995/96 seasons and becomes the first person to be elected to this prestigious position twice. Carol will be supported by Evelyn Hastings from North Lancs & Fylde who takes up her role as Deputy President. Many will know Evelyn as she is one of the top BCGBA referees and is seen regularly performing her duties on the famous Waterloo green. Other changes see Sue Todd relinquish her role as Secretary and she will take over from Christine Jordan as Chairman. She will combine this role with that of the association s Welfare Officer. Jackie Rutter is the new Secretary and will assume all responsibility for the association s competitions. Pat Crowther will remain as the County Championship Secretary. Helen Clee continues as Treasurer, Joan Wrigley is Vice Chairman and Jodie Faulkner is Development Officer and Webmaster. Angela Gaut, Brenda Jones, Isobel Jones and Anne O Loughlin form the new Committee. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016 The Calendar of Events generally follows the same pattern as previous seasons. The major change this season is that the date of the County Championship final and Waterloo Cup final has been brought forward to August from their traditional September date. This has come about to avoid clashing with the Isle of Man Festival, Waterloo, Champion of Champions and BCGBA Centenary Mixed Pairs and Waterloo Doubles, all of which are played on consecutive weekends in September. Both the County Championship and Waterloo Cup finals will now be played on the same day and at a central venue. The Waterloo Final will start at 11am with the County Championship Final starting at 3pm in what should make for a tremendous atmosphere. Sunday 17 April Club Championship at Todmorden (Yorkshire) Sunday 24 April County Championship (match day 1) Saturday 07 May Average Winners Classic at Wrockwardine Wood (Shropshire) Saturday 21 May Junior County Championship at Grange BC, Warrington Sunday 15 May County Championship (match day 2) Sunday 05 June County Championship (match day 3) Tuesday 14 June Veterans County Championship at Severnside Complex (Shropshire) Sunday 26 June County Championship (match day 4) Saturday 09 July Individual Merit at Owley Wood (Mid Cheshire) Sunday 17 July County Championship (match day 5) Saturday 13 August Sunday 07 August Saturday 27 August Sunday 21 August Dorothy Piearce Memorial Pairs at Longton BC, (North Lancs & Fylde) County Championship Semi-Finals Mavis Dearden Supplementary County Championship venue to be decided Junior Individual Merit venue to be decided County Championship Final / Waterloo Cup Final venue to be decided Sunday 25 September Ladies Champion of Champions at Waterloo Hotel, Blackpool (10am) 7 P a g e

8 2016 COUNTRY GARDEN ROSES CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS BCGLBA EVENTS BCG Ladies Merit BCG Ladies Junior Merit 21 County Merit winners INVITED OPEN EVENTS Isle of Man June Festival Isle of Man September Festival Waterloo Ladies Open Freeport Fleetwood Festival Maesbrook Care Home Meole Brace Ladies Open Country Garden Roses West Heaton Ladies Open Cynthia Tonge Memorial The Ladies Talbot Trophy The Dunlop Ladies Open Singles RESERVES COMPETITIONS (in order) New Longton Ladies Open George Pritchatt Memorial Ladies Classic New Brighton Tournament Stretton Anglesey Ladies Spring Singles Blackpool Spring Bowling Festival COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES 2016 SECTION 1 April 24th May 15th June 5th June 26th July 17th SECTION 2 April 24th May 15th June 5th June 26th July 17th SECTION 3 April 24th May 15th June 5th June 26th July 17th SECTION 4 April 24th May 15th June 5th June 26th July 17th Cumbria v Staffordshire; North Shropshire v Warwick & Worcester Cumbria v North Shropshire; Warwick & Worcester v Burton & District Cumbria v Warwick & Worcester; Staffordshire v Burton & District Cumbria v Burton & District; Staffordshire v North Shropshire Staffordshire v Warwick & Worcester; North Shropshire v Burton & District North Warwickshire v North Derbyshire; Wales v Cheshire North Warwickshire v Wales; Cheshire v North Midlands North Warwickshire v Cheshire; North Derbyshire v North Midlands North Warwickshire v North Midlands; North Derbyshire v Wales North Derbyshire v Cheshire; Wales v North Midlands Mid Cheshire v South Staffordshire; Yorkshire v Lancashire Mid Cheshire v Yorkshire; Lancashire v South Yorkshire Mid Cheshire v Lancashire; South Staffordshire v South Yorkshire Mid Cheshire v South Yorkshire; South Staffordshire v Yorkshire South Staffordshire v Lancashire; Yorkshire v South Yorkshire Greater Manchester v Shropshire; Merseyside v North Lancs & Fylde Greater Manchester v Merseyside; North Lancs & Fylde v Dudley & District Greater Manchester v North Lancs & Fylde; Shropshire v Dudley & District Greater Manchester v Dudley & District, Shropshire v Merseyside Shropshire v North Lancs & Fylde; Merseyside v Dudley & District ** Wirral are now known as Merseyside 8 P a g e

FORTIS SPORTS SOLUTIONS LTD Fortis Sports Solutions Ltd are the BCGBA approved shirts suppliers and in 2015 supplied shirts for the qualifiers in our Senior and Junior Individual Merits and Champion

Since their inception, Fortis Sports Solutions has swiftly grown to become a key player in the sports, leisure, corporate and work wear markets.

9 FORTIS SPORTS SOLUTIONS LTD Fortis Sports Solutions Ltd are the BCGBA approved shirts suppliers and in 2015 supplied shirts for the qualifiers in our Senior and Junior Individual Merits and Champion of Champions will see them continue in their three-year agreement with the BCGBA which is worth some 10,000. Since their inception, Fortis Sports Solutions has swiftly grown to become a key player in the sports, leisure, corporate and work wear markets. From their location in the Midlands, they are ideally situated to service the needs of their nationwide customer base. Their clients include many major Universities, leading sports clubs, associations and academies, as well as award winning construction and industrial companies. They have many solutions and services available to market requirements, from their off the shelf UK range along with International sourcing options, all of which can be customised within their print and embroidery production facility. FORTIS The BCGBA are delighted with the quality and customer service supplied by Fortis Sports Solutions and have no hesitation in recommending them if your club, league or association are looking for new shirts. They can also supply trophies and promotional material and Paul Nash, Director, will be happy to discuss your requirements with you. Another service Fortis Sports Solutions can offer is a Club Web Shop. Clubs, Leagues and Associations can get extra funding in which they can sell their products online for which Fortis make no charge for this service. The process is very simple. If you contact Fortis Sports to discuss what items you require - such as Club Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts, Zipped Fleeces, Bodywarmers, Jackets, Waterproof Trousers, Mugs, Keyrings, Hats etc whatever you would like to see in your Club Webshop and send them your Club emblem, Fortis will then create the pages for you to approve. If you want to make some extra funds for your organisation then there can be an additional percentage or amount added to the prices which will come back to you either quarterly, half yearly or annually. Alternatively, it can be used against Club kit purchases or trophies etc. The amount to be added will be your decision and how you wish to take the funds. Once everything agreed Fortis will put the Club webshop online via and then members will be able to place orders and pay directly. Organisations do not have to deal with orders or payments as that is all taken care of by Fortis Sport, and, there is no charges for this service! 9 P a g e

HAS BACK PAIN EVER STOPPED YOU FROM PLAYING BOWLS? If your answer to the above is YES read on!

whether moderate or serious. Doctor Murnaghan has developed a revolutionary product that allows the user to treat themselves ongoing with remarkable results.

Recently BCGBA Chief executive John Crowther and his wife Pat tried Gravity and with John s known history of back pain it was a good test!

A self-confessed sceptic of the GRAVITY at the beginning Pat had to agree that the response she had experienced was truly incredible!

10 HAS BACK PAIN EVER STOPPED YOU FROM PLAYING BOWLS? If your answer to the above is YES read on! Our official supplier of BCGBA kit and trophies FORTIS SPORT have introduced to us Doctor Shane Murnaghan of Pearl Gravity who is having unparalleled success in the selfhelp treatment for back pain whether moderate or serious. Doctor Murnaghan has developed a revolutionary product that allows the user to treat themselves ongoing with remarkable results. It is not invasive and saves the cost of expensive physiotherapy and Chiropractic treatments many of which do nothing more than offer temporary relief. Recently BCGBA Chief executive John Crowther and his wife Pat tried Gravity and with John s known history of back pain it was a good test! After 20 minutes both John and Pat were totally astounded by the effects they had experienced. A self-confessed sceptic of the GRAVITY at the beginning Pat had to agree that the response she had experienced was truly incredible! John said: Being highly sceptical Pat and I decided to give the Gravity an opportunity to help with our back pain. We were very surprised that after just 20 minutes lying on the product most of our pain seemed to disappear and it felt much easier to move. Without a doubt we would use this on a regular basis when available John Crowther CEO BCGBA. Dr Murnaghan (pictured) staged FREE GRAVITY demonstrations at last year s Champion of Champions Tournament at the Waterloo, Blackpool and was kept busy with a constant stream of bowlers trying out his self-help treatment. SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER TO BCGBA MEMBERS SAVE 30 / FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY To get your GRAVITY pack ordered go to to learn more about this amazing aid to well being and to get your BCGBA Special Introductory Offer PLUS FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 3 DAYS (UK only) just add the code FOR25 to the online order form JUNIOR GEORGE MASTERS The third running of the Junior George Masters one-day competition is open to all junior players aged over 10 and under the age of 18 by 30 January This season s competition will take place on Monday 02 May 2016 at The George, George Road, Oldbury West Midlands B68 9LN with a 10am start. Entry is just 5.00 (cheques payable to The George BC) and the winner will take home the 125 first prize. All games are 21up, off scratch, and the BCGBA Dress Code applies. Entries to Bob Sansom, 35 Trejon Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 7HL bob.jane@btopenworld.com. 10 P a g e

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BRITISH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION

BRITISH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS, 2015 Sunday, 22 March Sunday, 29 March Sunday, 05 April Sunday, 12 April Sunday, 19 April Sunday, 03 May Sunday, 10 May Sunday, 07 June Sunday,