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Disability competition schedule and classification information

Disability Bowls August is about raising the profile of the Sport and the opportunities within it. DBE therefore has compiled a list of national events which take place annually around the country, some of these are multi disabled whereas some relate to a specific disability, Continue reading “Disability competition schedule and classification information”

Player Profile – Steve Bigg

As part of the month-long promotion of disability bowls in England, Disability Bowls England have prepared several case studies in to bowls players, today we are looking at a grass roots bowler Steve Bigg, who has only started playing bowls in the last four years. Steve is one of many Wheelchair Bowlers who use a bowls buggy to play. Continue reading “Player Profile – Steve Bigg”

Project Profile – Sports for all in Sussex

sports-for-all-in-sussexThe Bowls Development Alliance have been working in partnership with Sports for all in Sussex. They provide various sport sessions for adults with learning difficulties. Through the Just Bowl offer, the Bowls Development Alliance have been able to engage with Sports for all in Sussex and offer sessions based at Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne. Continue reading “Project Profile – Sports for all in Sussex”

Player Profile – Bob Love

As part of Disability Bowls August, the month-long promotion of disability bowls in England, Disability Bowls England have prepared several case studies of current disabled bowlers. Today we are looking at an elite performer, Bob Love, who amazed us all at last year’s Commonwealth Games with his unique bowling style in that he bowls with his feet, which he has been doing for 32 years.
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