Past Events

REGIONAL BOWLS DAY at RIVERSIDE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB, GORDON ROAD, WINCHESTER SO23 7DD ON SATURDAY 25th MARCH 2017 Happy New Year! We invite you to enter a Regional Bowls Pairs Day of friendly competition for people with varied disabilities and varied experience of bowls. This will take place at Riverside IBC and will be organised by the Swan Bowlers and assisted by volunteers from RIBC. Everyone who comes will have at least three games playing in pairs and whilst we…

A training morning with the associations coaching team followed by lunch and then a friendly match against Tamworth IBC. New bowlers are welcome. EALABA contact Gary Swift email: chergary2011@hotmail.com

Indoor inter regional challenge. Team sheet:  Top Region Teams.pdf Entry Form:  Inter Region Challenge  Entries closed Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

Details of DBE Home Nations Event

McCarty Cup 22nd/23rd April 2017 See attachments for full details Open Indoor Triples Entry Form Open Indoor Triples Rules & Order of Play Closing Date:  Saturday 8th April 2017

NATIONAL MAIDEN SINGLES COMPETITION Entry open to bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities, who have NEVER won a national or county competition or represented their country, at any time. The competition will consist of 3 Bowl Singles. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION. FIRST ROUND losers will compete in a “PLATE” Competition (providing a minimum of 2 games) Entry Form Closing date:  22nd April 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

Triples match vs Royal Wootton Bassett Bowls Club Read more:  Team sheet Closing date:  22nd April 2017

Match against Ottery St Mary Bowls Club + a taster session alongside the match for new players wishing to try out the sport. Read more:  Team sheet   Closing date:  1st May 2017 Match vs club 2.00pm - 5.00pm + drop in taster session

5 rink match against Stony Stratford Bowls Club + a taster session alongside the match for new players wishing to try out the sport.   Closing date:  13th May 2017  Match vs club 1.00pm – 5.00pm + drop in taster session

4 rink match against Selby Bowls Club + a taster session alongside the match for new players wishing to try out the sport.    Closing date:  13th May 2017 Cancelled Match vs club 1.30pm - 5.00pm + drop in taster session

6 rink match against Popes Mead Bowls Club + a taster session alongside the match for new players wishing to try out the sport.    Closing date:  20th May 2017 Cancelled Match vs club 2.00pm - 5.00pm + drop in taster session

NATIONAL MAIDEN PAIRS COMPETITION Saturday - 17th June Entry is open to bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities, who have NEVER won a national or county competition or represented their country, at any time. The competition will consist of 3 Bowl Pairs. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION. FIRST ROUND losers will compete in a “PLATE” Competition (providing a minimum of 2 games) ENTRY FORM  Closing date:  27th May 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

Bowlers with Disability are welcome to enter. Outdoor bowls tournament - Singles, pairs, triples, mixed pairs and Open Sunday triples sponsored by Optika Opticians   Closing date for entries 1st May 2017 Click to see full details and download entry form:  MENS2017FINALENTRYFORM.pdf

North Region National Singles Qualifier Selby Bowling Club Entry form:  North Region Outdoor Singles Qualifier.pdf  Closing date:  3rd June 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

South West Region National Singles Qualifier  Wellington Bowling Club, Somerset Entry form:  South West Region Outdoor Singles Qualifier.pdf  Closing date:  3rd June 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

 Midlands Region National Singles Qualifier Sutton-in-Ashfield  Entry form:  Midlands Region Outdoor Singles Qualifier.pdf  Closing date:  3rd June 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

South East Region National Singles Qualifier  Egham Bowls Club Entry form:  South East Region Outdoor Singles Qualifier.pdf  Closing date:  3rd June 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

  National Pairs knockout event Royal Leamington Spa Closing date:  3rd June 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

National Singles Finals 2 players from each Region Royal Leamington Spa

  6 rink match vs Didcott Bowls Club Closing date:  9th July 2017 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

ISLE of WEDMORE SPONSORED PAIRS 2017 To be held over the weekend of 5th / 6th August 2017 at The Isle of Wedmore BC, Recreation Field, Blackford Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BS Tel 01934 712771 www.isleofwedmorebowlsclub.co.uk The BWBA is very pleased to be able to offer this outdoor pairs competition thanks to very generous sponsorship and thanks to the support of the Isle of Wedmore BC and its members. Top prizes: Winners £300, Second £200, Third £100 plus trophies and…

Bowlers with Disability are welcome to enter. Outdoor bowls tournament - Sunday triples, singles, pairs, mixed pairs, ladies triples and mixed fours  sponsored by Optika Opticians   Closing date for entries 24th June 2017 Click to see full details and download entry form:  LADIES2017ENTRYFORM.pdf

Inter Regional Challenge Teams from the North, Midlands, South East and South West will compete in a one day Championship event to find Disability Bowls England "Top Region" Supporters welcome. Refreshments available. Bar open. More details to follow.

EALABA National Singles Championships Indoor event for all members Arrive 9.00 am for registration.  Matches commence 9.30 am. Hot two course meal at lunch time, please book. Closing date 9th September

Awards Evening The 321 knockout competition should be a lot of fun and everyone is encouraged to take part - bowler or not - it is not compulsory but we would like to get 16 teams.  The other games can be enjoyed at any time and as often as you like, time permitting. There will be prizes for all competitions including best fancy dress, but please note that fancy dress is optional.   We are looking for mystery prizes for…

EALABA National Drawn Pairs Indoor event for all members Arrive 9.00 am for registration.  Matches commence 9.30 am. Hot two course meal at lunch time, please book. Closing date 30th September

5 rink indoor match plus a single rink taster session £5.00 per person including tea and biscuits Visitors welcome Closing date for entries 1st October.

Five days of exciting bowls and fun at Potters. For further information email Margaret Smith:  info@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk. Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

  Indoor 3 rink match for all members. BOOK NOW Closing date:  2nd December 2017 Match details and team sheet:  St Andrews

    EALABA vs To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the English Amputee & Les Autres Bowls Association, EALABA have challenged the DBE to an indoor triples match. Match begins at 11:30 followed at 2.30 by a Sunday carvery meal with desert. BOOK NOW Closing date:  2nd December 2017 For more EALABA information contact Ros Otton For DBE contact Margaret Smith

DBE National Singles for Non-Classified members Indoor tournament open to all DBE members who have a disability which is not eligible for national and international classification and members who, from October 7 are eligible but have not yet been classified. Read more:  Classification Closing date:  10th December 2017 Entry form:  Non-Classified Singles

DBE National Singles for Classified Members Indoor tournament open to all DBE members who do have an up to date classification. This includes physical and visual disabilities. Read more:  Classification Closing date:  20th December 2017 Entry form:  Classified Singles 2018

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Members Only AGENDA for Annual General Meeting at 12:45 on 20th JANUARY 2018 @ Gedling Indoor Bowls Club. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES MINUTES OF PREVIOUS AGM 3rd MAY 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017 APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES ANY OTHER BUSINESS IF you would like anything to be discussed as part of Any Other Business you will need to notify us by 7th January 2018, please send to the chairman on paul.brown@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk   Finally, if…

  Indoor bowls match open to all members. BDA coaching module. BOOK NOW Closing date:  14th January 2018

National Indoor Pairs Competition - Saturday 10th February 2018 Open to all members with a disability. Queries should be addressed to Margaret Smith:  info@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk Entry Form:  Indoor Pairs 2018 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf Closing date:  20th January 2018

vs Wigan Crown Green Bowlers Open to ALL members. Sunday 25th February 2018 Match starts at 1pm

Inter Regional Challenge Teams from the North, Midlands, South East and South West will compete in a one day indoor Championship event to find Disability Bowls England “Top Region” Supporters welcome. Refreshments available. Bar open. Closing date 18th March 2018 More details to follow.

NATIONAL MAIDEN PAIRS INDOOR COMPETITION Sunday - 22nd April Entry is open to bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities, who have NEVER won a national or county competition or represented their country, at any time. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION FIRST ROUND losers will compete in a “PLATE” Competition ENTRY FORM:  Maiden Pairs 2018  Closing date:  1st April 2018 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

NATIONAL MAIDEN SINGLES INDOOR COMPETITION Entry open to bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities, who have NEVER won a national or county competition or represented their country, at any time.   KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION. MAIDEN SINGLES 1st round losers will compete in a “PLATE” Competition (providing a minimum of 2 games) Entry Form:  Maiden Singles 2018 Closing date:  10th April 2018 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

DBE vs Royal Wootton Bassett BC 4/5 rink match for all members Refreshments available. BOOK NOW Closing date - 22nd April 2018 More details to follow

Regional Singles Play Off Outdoor event Venue and details to be advised

Plant Welding Triples Open Tournament - Gedling IBC Generously sponsored by Mr Doug Carlin, Plant Welding Engineering, Colwick, Nottingham. 30th June / 1st July 2018 Three bowls triples indoor. Dress: whites with team shirts Open to bowlers with physical or sensory disabilities. You may include one non-disabled player in your team if you wish but not as Skip. Round-robin format. Entry Form:  Plant Welding Triples  Closing date:  15th April 2018

Inter Region Challenge between North and South (In place of four-way challenge originally set for 15th September)  

Gedling Open Pairs Tournament Joan Blaney Memorial Trophy Tournament will consist of 3 Wood Pairs, enter your own team. Entry open to Bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities ONLY. Entry form:  Gedling Open Pairs 2018

DBE vs Cove Bowling Club 3 rink outdoor triples match all members welcome Refreshments will be provided. BOOK NOW Closing Date:  18th August 2018

CLOSING DATE 14th SEPTEMBER

Play Bowls Day Sunday 7th October 10am- 2pm Play Bowls 4 Fun Thursday 11th October 1pm-3pm Saturday 13th October 6.30-8.30pm Wednesday 17th October 1pm -3pm Sunday 21st October 10am-12noon. Contact:  Mary Johnson  

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY - Church Gresley Downloads:  Church Gresley schedule.pdf                        Church Gresley Flyer.pdf   Please note Mo Monktons mobile No. on Flyer should read 07817 313663                        Church Gresley Booking Form.doc    

  Leicestershire U18 County Due to cancellation of an Leicestershire Under 18 County match, DBE have been challenged to compete against their County Junior Squad.  This will be an open indoor triples match.  Three rinks of triples. Fully booked. Tea and biscuits after.  Other refreshments available to purchase. Arrive at 9.30am for 10.00am start.

Potters Tour Fully booked

International Trials By Invitation Entry Closed:  International Series 2019.doc                            International Series 2019.pdf

vs Somerset County Juniors

DBE National Singles for Non-Classified members Indoor tournament open to all DBE members who have a disability which is not eligible for national and international classification and members who, from October 7 are eligible but have not yet been classified. Read more:  Classification Closing date:  10th December 2018 Entry form:  Non-Classified Singles

vs Carlton Enderby IBC 4 - 6 indoor rinks Arrive at 1.30pm for 2.00 pm start Includes tea and biscuits Book now

Gedling Indoor Bowls Club Ann Trotman Open Singles Tournament will consist of 3 Wood Singles FULLY BOOKED Open to bowlers with physical or sensory disabilities Entry form:  Ann Trotman Memorial Singles 2019 A Classification session will be held during the day at Gedling IBC on January 19th during the Ann Trotman Singles tournament. Bowlers may enter the competition if you wish. Consent for IBD Bowls Classification 2018 Copy of classification IBD Medical Classification Form (2)  

Play Bowls Day Sunday 27th January 10am-2pm Play Bowls 4 Fun Thursday 31st January 1pm-3pm Saturday 2nd February 6.30-8.30pm Wednesday 6th February 1pm-3pm Sunday 10th February 10am-12noon.   Contact: Mary Johnson

vs Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club Indoor match for all DBE bowlers over 6 rinks. Arrive by 1.30pm for 2pm start Restaurant will be open before the match for lunch or snacks. BOOK NOW Contact John Rogers to book.

National Indoor Pairs Competition - Saturday 9th February 2019 Open to all members with a disability. Queries should be addressed to Margaret Smith:  info@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk Entry Form:  Indoor Pairs 2019 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT Closing date:  4th January 2019

vs Gedling Indoor Bowls Club (In place of Wigan match) Open to ALL members. Sunday 24th February 2019 Match starts at 1pm

National Singles for Classified Members Indoor tournament. Entry open only to DBE members with a physical disability. Classification B6, B7 and B8. Read more:  Classification Entries Closed Entry form:  Classified Singles 2019

Home Nations Championship DBE Selected International Squad:  TBA Select teams from England, Scotland and Wales take part in DBE Home Nations match. It is held over three days. We will provide more information about the Home Nations event later. DBE Home Nations is an indoor event.

Inter Regional Challenge Teams from the North, Midlands, South East and South West will compete in a one day indoor Championship event to find Disability Bowls England “Top Region” Supporters welcome. Refreshments available. Bar open. Closing date 15th March 2019 Self Nomination Form:  Inter Regional Challenge

vs Tamworth Indoor Bowls Club Open fours or triples over 6 rinks Hot refreshments to purchase before the match Arrive 1.00pm for 1.30 start.  Tea and biscuits after.

NATIONAL MAIDEN PAIRS INDOOR COMPETITION Sunday - 5th May Entry is open to bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities, who have NEVER won a national or county competition or represented their country, at any time. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION FIRST ROUND losers will compete in a “PLATE” Competition ENTRY FORM:  Maiden Pairs 2019  Closing date:  1st April 2019 Members Eligibility requirements for Matches/Competitions/Elite Events: Eligibility Document.pdf

vs Howard Park Bowls Club Outdoor bowls triples open to all members - 4/5 rinks Buffet after the match Free to players Arrive at 1.45pm for 2.30 start.

Oundle Bowling Club Open Weekend Charity Day Sunday 12th May Oundle Bowls Club, Peterborough, PE8 4RU Teams of 4

vs Harrogate Indoor Bowls Club Four rinks (only) of open bowls - triples or fours dependent upon entries. Rink access is very good however, bowlers will need to take their own buggies. Hot food snack available to purchase on arrival. Team sheet now full and with a reserve list

National Outdoor Singles Championships Qualifiers LIMITED TO THE FIRST 16 entries: ENTRY FEE £5 PER PERSON. Entry open to bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities. The competition will consist of 4 Bowl Singles. A total of 8 finalists across the regions, will go forward to play at Victory Park, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on Sunday 14th July 2019 in the DBE National Finals. Finalists will be determined by entry numbers from each venue. Please make sure that you are available…

Plant Welding Triples Open Tournament - Gedling IBC Generously sponsored by Mr Doug Carlin, Plant Welding Engineering, Colwick, Nottingham. 29th / 30th June 2019 Three bowls triples indoor. Dress: whites with team shirts Open to bowlers with physical or sensory disabilities. You may include one non-disabled player in your team if you wish but not as Skip. Round-robin format. Entry Form:  Plant Welding Triples  Closing date:  31st May 2018

vs Cove Bowling Club, Hampshire 9 Bowlers required for 3 rinks of Open Triples Refreshments available, on sale, prior to match. Register your interest now with John Rogers.

Melton Mowbray & District IBC Disability Day Open Try Bowls event. Have some coaching Represent DBE at this Disability Event Starts at 10am Refreshments available.   This event includes the Coach Bowls Module - 'Working with Disabled People in Bowls' 10am - 2pm:  Price £35.00.  Booking is essential apply by the following link:- Working with Disabled People in Bowls    

National Outdoor Pairs Championship Entry open to Bowlers with physical and sensory disabilities Any combination of gender and disability. The competition will consist of 3 Bowl Pairs. KNOCKOUT COMPETITION. FIRST ROUND losers will compete in a “PLATE” Competition (providing a minimum of 2 games) ENTRIES LIMITED TO 16 PAIRS Entry Form:  National Outdoor Pairs  

National Outdoor Singles Championships Finals A total of 8 finalists from across the regions to play at Victory Park, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on Sunday 14th July 2019 in the DBE National Finals.

Inter Region Challenge between North and South Play for the Maggy Smith Trophy Register NOW Closing date Thursday 4th July  

vs Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club 6 rinks available, open triples or fours, outdoors. Light lunch on arrival, 2 course meal after game No charges for match or meals Parking close nearby. Book now