To all athletes, entourage and other stakeholders, the 2023 Prohibited List is now available.
The List came into effect on 1 January 2023.
More info: www.wada-ama.org
Category: Latest News
Team England Learning Disabilities Squad
Happy New Year and what a way to start 2023 with a Big Bang announcement.
We are very pleased to announce the Team England Learning Disabilities Squad to take part in the Learning Disabilities Indoor Bowls International Series (LDIBIS) at York IBC 25-27 April for the Munro Cup 2023, against Bowls Scotland & Bowls Wales.
Team England Squad:
- Chris Gray – Wellingborough IBC
- Daniel Adams – Tye Green IBC
- Sally Darby – Desborough IBC Maidenhead
- Barry Nicholson – Leeds IBC
- Steven Nicholson – Leeds IBC
- Harry Atkin – Church Gresley IBC
- Gemma Broadhead – Selby IBC
- Rhys Milton – Barwell IBC
- Andrew Dale – Plymouth Life Centre
- Dougal Watson – Desborough IBC Maidenhead
- Chris McPherson – New Earswick IBC
- Will Sharman – New Earswick IBC
- Lucas Manousios – Wakefield BC
- Ross Bolland – Wakefield BC
Marie Nicholson (Team Manager)
Dave Nicholson (Assistant Team Manager)
Support Staff: Ray Gray, Stevie Angus and John Rogers.
Once again Disability Bowls England Charity Trust will be fully supporting “Team England” and we have set up a crowdfunding page www.crowdfunder.co.uk and hope you will help us raise enough funds to send a team of 14 players and support staff to cover travel, accommodation, and food cost plus help provide specialist coaching and training for support staff.
“We are Stronger Together”
Steve
Matchplay Pairs 2023
Dear All
The Last few years have presented many difficulties and challenges for the BWBW, however following discussions by the board and its partners we are excited to announce that we are back and intending to run several wheelchair bowls events over the next few years.
Our first event is schedule to take place at Bristol City & County IBC over the weekend of 29th April/30th April 2023 and will be the BWBA UK MatchPlay Pairs Championship 2023. Play will be on a sets format. Wheelchair bowlers to use a BWBA-approved bowling wheelchair and each pair can have a wheelchair bowler paired up with a bowler of their choice, disabled or not, wheelchair bowler or not, able-bodied or not – the choice is yours
A Plate Competition will be run too in order to give players as many matches as possible within the playing format. Prize money will be paid for the main event and the Plate. Play will take place over both Saturday and Sunday with the Finals taking place on Sunday afternoon. Play should be finished by 630pm Sunday at the latest (probably earlier based on previous years) after the Trophy and prize-money has been presented. The winning pair will receive £150; runners-up £100; third-place £60 and the Plate winners £40.
We hope you are willing to support this fantastic event.
If you would like further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on paul.brown@bwba.org.uk
Recruitment for Team Manager
Following a full review of the DBE Performance and Player Pathway procedures 2022, it has been agreed that the a main role involving the Team Manager will be re-advertised and a management team in place for the start of 2023.
DBE will consider applications from existing and new candidates received before 31st January 2023 with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 6th February.
High Performance Review 2022 Summary
Following a request by the DBE Charity Trust Board a working group was set up to review all matters related to the DBE HP Squads and make recommendations to ensure transparency, good practice and produce squads fit for purpose. The group reviewed all procedures, and the findings are detailed below.
The Trustees of Disability Bowls England like to thank the High Performance working group
for a full review of our HP system and fully support all the recommendations made and will
update our procedures before 31 Dec 2022.
“We are Stronger Together”
Steve
High Performance Nominations Forms
The high performance squad nominations forms can be found below..
DBE North v South (Outdoors)
What a great afternoon at the Bowls England National Championships with the Maggy Smith MBE North v South Challenge Shield Match being played in front of the Royal Leamington Spa Club House on Green C – and the Winnings were THE NORTH
Our great supporter Friends of English Bowling Chairman Kath Lloyd presented a Bursaries cheque for £500 to Daniel Adams from Griffin Bowls Club Youngsters/All Ability Bowls Club to help him achieve his Coach Bowls Level 2 Course.
And the icing on the cake, we had the greatest pleasure of surprising DBE Life President Maggy Smith who finally after a two year wait because of Covid lockdowns and the Royal Family not being available, presenting her with the Member of the British Empire Medal (MBE) by Terri Keen (President of Bowls England) in front of her Disability Bowls England family and friends who she has dedicated the past 40 years to improving the lives of disabled people to enjoy the games of bowls.
Helen Wall Steps Down
Helen Lewis – Wall has decided to step down from her position as International Selector and Team Manager with the DBE’
After two difficult years and a lot of hard work, she is going out on a high, with the Home Nations Teams great win but also driving the Para Commonwealth Game squad to their recent outstanding performance and showcasing English Para Bowls on the world stage.
Helen has been the unsung member of the team, organiser, chief cheerleader, coach, therapist, had her ear bashed by the moaners, and in charge of keeping the team in order, no mean
task!
Helen says’ What a journey, I am lucky to have worked with some amazing players and management team. My aim was to help my team reach their potential, Over the last 18 months
together we have grown to become a strong team unit. I thank my team for enabling me to become a better manager and a stronger person. We have laughed together, cried together and
celebrated together’
She has done a fabulous job well done Helen!
Avery Healthcare Group sponsors DBE
Disability Bowls England Charity Trust are very pleased to announce that The Avery Healthcare Group have agreed to sponsor DBE Home Nations Teams for both the Outdoor 2022 & Indoor 2023 Championships series plus the DBE National Outdoor Open Pairs Championships 2023. Continue reading “Avery Healthcare Group sponsors DBE”
Outdoor Home Nations Squad
Disability Bowls England amended Squad to compete in the Para Home Nations Championships at Clarence BC, Weston-Super-Mare, Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th September 2022
Visually Impaired:
B2 Sarah Marshall Hertfordshire
B2 Stephen Hartley Devon
B3 Steve Simmons Kent
B4 Gareth Harwood Yorkshire
Directors for Visually Impaired:
Linda Ralphs Hertfordshire
Isaac Shieh* Middlesex
Doreen Metcalf Yorkshire
Iain Riach Wiltshire
Physically Disabled:
B7 Fynn Kyser Leicestershire
B7 Jonathan Stokes Bedfordshire
B7 Colin Milner* Hertfordshire
B7 Jack Pullin* Worcestershire
B8 Anthony Page* Somerset
B8 Jennie Sandford Sussex
B8 Mike Robertson # Huntingdonshire
B8 David Fisher Essex
*New Cap
# Captain
Team Manager: Mo Monkton
Support staff: David Stott, Maggy Smith MBE, John Rogers, Judy Plater.