Devizes Bowls Club did an amazing job hosting the Balcomb Trophy, and it was all made possible by an equally amazing team of volunteers working together preparing the greens and the premises, preparing and serving food and running the bar, and of course promoting & managing the event and dealing with the media – well done all concerned!
Congratulations to Dave Pretty
This is an excellent achievement and an inspiration to us all…
Well done Dave, on passing your Level 3 assessment whilst marking at the Balcomb Trophy!
Level 3 is the highest possible in Bowls England, which means Dave is now qualified to mark any Bowls England game, including National Finals!
Devizes Bowls Club to Host Prestigious Inter-County Bowls Event
Balcomb Trophy: 9:30am Sat 17 & Sun 18 May
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend for free to enjoy what promises to be a thrilling day of high-level competition and county pride.
The road to national glory begins this Month as bowlers from every corner of the country come together to represent their counties in the hotly contested Inter-County Performance Events, and Devizes Bowls Club is proud to play host.
Devizes Bowls Club will welcome some of the best talent in the region to take part in the Balcomb Trophy – a prestigious competition that showcase the very best of English bowls and are a key part of the Bowls England Player Pathway programme to a place in the England squad.
From defending champions to hungry challengers, the stage is set for an exciting series of regional showdowns. Whether you’re a player, a passionate supporter, or simply looking to see some top-class action, this is your opportunity to support your county and be part of the journey.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend for free to enjoy what promises to be a thrilling day of high-level competition and county pride.
Club Chairman David Silvester “We’re delighted to be hosting this year’s Inter-County event. It’s a brilliant opportunity for the local community to experience top-class bowls and support their county.”
For more information, contact Kelvin Nash, Media Officer
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07588 685868
Markers Course
The Markers Course run by the EBUA was a great success. The indoor theory and outdoor practical sessions were quite intense and very informative but presented in a very relaxed and comprehensive fashion… and one of the coaches was none other than the Chief Umpire of the World Indoor Bowls Championships, Mr Allan Thornhill www.allanthornhill.com
Thanks to the members who attended and thank you to the great team in the kitchen who kept everyone fed and watered all day.
Ellen, Coaching & Development
Open Day Success!
A very big thank you to everyone who came along and helped make today’s Open Day such a great success!
Thank you to David Greenwood, President, who greeted everyone with a smile. The admin staff who covered the paperwork and dealt with all the payments. Members who helped select bowls and who took people onto the green… it was nice to see some youngsters having a go! The friendly, hardworking Kitchen and Bar team who as always made everyone feel very welcome.
Ellen, Coaching and Development
The Greens are OPEN
With grateful thanks to Trefor, Dave and the Greens Team and all the volunteers, the greens are open.
The first bowls of the season were delivered by our chairman David, and our captains Ian & Ellen.
The weather was superb, encouraging lots of members to step on the the greens and have a roll up.
