Local Bowls News

Premier League Update from our roving reporter Geoff Jones (30 May 2011):

Four weeks into the season and the leagues are beginning to take shape. In section 1 the surprise package has to be Branksome Park who won their first four matches (including a win against Boscombe Cliff and Knyveton Gardens). In section 2 newly promoted Swanmore have stormed to the top of the division their only set back came at Wimborne. Broadstone Wessex and New Milton are in second and third place respectively. This could turn out to be a really competitive league. Having one their four opening matches section 3 leaders, Braeside, look intent on an immediate return to section 2. In Section 4 Branksome Park are setting the pace, a rejuvenated Argyll in second spot. In section 5 Broadstone Wessex A’a with a 100% record are in pole position. In section 6 Branksome Park are again in the lead.

Read Geoff’s weekly reports in the Bournemouth Daily Echo

Bowlaway and the Bournemouth & District Bowling Association

The Bournemouth & District Bowling Association (B&DBA) represents the men bowlers in 30 bowling clubs in Bournemouth.

The B&DBA was founded in 2006 and is an associate member of Bowls England, Bowls Hampshire and Bowls Dorset.

The B&DBA run the Saturday Leagues, Tuesday evening Triples League as well as the Competitions throughout the season. Finals Day is Sunday 11 September 2011.

To demonstrate its commitment to Bowls in Bournemouth in 2006 Bowlaway agreed to sponsor two major events in the Bournemouth bowls calendar:

• The Bournemouth Open Bowls Tournament (held annually in August)
• The Bournemouth & District Bowling Association League (played by over 1100 bowlers every Saturday throughout the outdoor season)

2011 is the 6th year that Bowlaway has sponsored these events. Bowlaway is proud to be part of the local bowls community.

In addition to local leagues and competitions bowlers from Bournemouth compete in county (Western division) and national competitions such as Middleton Cup, Two Rink and Top Club.

The Mens National Finals will be held in Worthing Saturday 13th – Sunday 28th August 2011

The B&DBA also has a schedule of friendly, county and honorary matches throughout the season.  The 2011 B&DBA President is Barry Zabell from Southbourne Bowling Club.

The 2010 B&DBA Competition winners were:

Singles: Alan Geary (Boscombe Cliff)

Pairs: Derek Painter & Brian Jones (Southbourne)

Triples: Bob Read, Jack Mann (sub for Peter Dockree) & Keith Aldridge (Southbourne)

Fours: John Thomas, Richard Lawrence, Leon Pope, Steve van Wyke (Ringwood)

Over 65 Pairs: John Riddington & Dave Paget (West Moors)

Champion of Champions: Ian Davies (Kings Park)

Officers Singles: Ray Smith (Poole Park)

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