http://www.bowlsengland.com News from English Bowling Association. en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:11:36 GMT Copyright: (C) English Bowling Association 5 http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=263 The Draw for the Cash Prizes and the Club Prizes took place on Friday 26th February 2010 at the Bowls England Men's Dinner at the Walker Stadium, Leicester.Full details of all winners can be found at: http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?PageID=192The top three prizes were drawn by Bowls England Women's President Diane Ingle and the subsequent prizes by Kath Lloyd (Friend's Treasurer) and Mike Poole (Friend's Membership Secretary).The winner of the first (of 35) Cash Prizes was Gloucester Civil Service BC, winning £2,500. Club Prizes were awarded to the eight Clubs selling the most tickets, whilst all clubs selling £100-plus were entered in a separate Club Draw.The top selling Club, with sales of £930, was Horley BC from Surrey.Final OutcomeAlthough ticket sales were down 22% on 2008 - due mainly to the economic environment - total sales of £39,215 generated a 'net gain' of £26,011. Of this sum, more than £19,000 was donated to the selling clubs and almost £7,000 made available to the Friends of English Bowling, to be utilised in support of Bowls England and bowls developments within England.ThanksOn behalf of the Friends, I would like to thank everyone involved in making this Draw such a wonderful success, whether helping to run the Draw, organising Club sales and especially those who bought tickets. The fact that this Draw raises money from within bowls, and that so much of it is retained and utilised within the bowls community, makes this Draw such a special and worthy event.With kindest regards and sincere thanks for everyone's help, co-operation and support.Graham ClarkLicensed PromoterBowlers Draw Society 263_12/03/2010 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:11:36 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=262 Bowls England has announced plans to introduce a new over 60 club mixed double rink competition in 2011, to be known as the Tony Allcock Trophy.Seniors bowls events are growing in popularity in other parts of the UK and Bowls England, recognising the age demographic of its membership, expects the new competition to meet demand from the majority of its Members and also reflects the move towards a unified sport.Each side will consist of two men and two women in each rink, with matches played over 18 ends rather than the traditional 21. It is planned that the National Championships at Worthing will be extended by one day to enable the final stages to be held at Beach House Park on the final weekend.Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "I am delighted to donate the Trophy for this new competition with its slightly shorter format. Many clubs now find their members, especially those in the upper age bracket, want to play more mixed events, so we have introduced this new competition to meet demand at club level. I am sure clubs across the country will be battling it out to become the first winners of the Tony Allcock Trophy."All players shall be aged 60 years or over on April 1st in the year of the competition.Entry forms will be available towards the end of the 2010 season together with all other Bowls England National Competitions. The entry fee will be £25 per side, with no limit on the number of entries per club. 262_09/03/2010 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:35:28 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=261 Cumbria's Danny May was named Bowls International Young Bowler of Year during the Bowls England Men's Annual Dinner held at the Walkers Stadium, Leicester, on Friday 26th February.The 24-year-old from Carlisle Subscription BC was rewarded for his strong performances at junior and senior level over the previous 12 months.He picked up the award ahead of several other strong candidates including Commonwealth Games team member Sam Tolchard (Devon), Norfolk's junior singles winner Jamie Chestney and the young Cambridgeshire trio of Jamie Stewart, Rob Drew and Richard Catton, who won the National Triples Championship.David Rhys Jones, who presented the award of behalf of the bowls press, said: "On his senior international debut last year, Danny really impressed at number two in Sam Tolchard's rink as they recorded two wins out of three. Then, in the junior international series, Danny played a real captain's part by skipping his rink to three wins out of three."Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, added: "In the World Junior Cup last April, Danny won nine of his 12 games and only a narrow defeat in his final game prevented him from winning the silver medal. This is just reward for a fine season in England colours."May received the award from Mel Beck, Editor of Bowls International magazine.ENDS 261_01/03/2010 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:24:17 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=260 Derbyshire's Simon Skelton was named Cyclo-ssage/Taylor Bowls Bowler of Year during the Bowls England Men's Annual Dinner held at the Walkers Stadium, Leicester, on Friday 26th February.The 37-year-old from Stute BC was rewarded for his achievement in winning the 2009 Bowls England Men's National Singles Championship - just 12 months after being defeated in the final.He picked up the award ahead of several other strong candidates including Suffolk's John Rednall, winner of the Champion of Champions, and Leicestershire's Andy Irons who skipped his Blaby rink to the National Fours Championship.Skelton's recognition marked a memorable double for Derbyshire after Jean Baker (Blackwell BC) scooped the equivalent women's award just three months earlier.David Rhys Jones, who presented the award of behalf of the bowls press, said: "We felt that following the disappointment of defeat in the 2008 final, Simon hit back emphatically. In the final last year he looked destined to be the bridesmaid again when Steve Tuohy led 20-16, but the last few ends, full of tension, saw him score five shots without reply to win 21-20."Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, added: "Simon is not just a terrific singles player, but widely regarded as a great team player too. I am delighted that he has received this award as further recognition of his achievements."Skelton received the handsome Rose Bowl, a Magnum of Moet & Chandon Champagne and a special present from Taylor Bowls.ENDS 260_01/03/2010 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:24:34 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=259 Bowls England is inviting all counties to attend a free Vetting and Barring Workshop at its offices in Royal Leamington Spa on Tuesday 6th April from 1-3pm.The event will give Child Protection/Safeguarding Officers an update on the vetting and barring scheme, details on the split of roles and responsibilities under the new legislation and information on how to verify future CRB/ISA applications from individual applicants within their county.The workshop will be led by a representative from TMG CRB, which operates the current CRB service for Bowls England Members.Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "We recognise that vetting and barring is a complex issue for our Members and that the legislation is constantly under review. This workshop has been organised as part of our promise to keep Members informed of relevant changes. I would urge each county to send at least one representative to this important event."Due to restrictions, space at the event is limited, so to reserve your place please contact Gwen Sabin in the Leamington office on 01926 430686 or e-mail: gwen.sabin@bowlsengland.comThe workshop is free of charge to attend. Counties will be expected to meet travelling costs and any other expenses incurred. 259_19/02/2010 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:59:04 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=258 Devon's Sue Harriott (Madeira BC) has announced her decision to retire from international bowls.Harriott made her debut for England in 2002. Since then has represented England at the European Championships, Atlantic Rim and Commonwealth Games, winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Melbourne Games in the women's triples with Jean Baker and Amy Monkhouse.Sue explained: "This has been a hard decision as I have so enjoyed representing England since 2002. When I took up bowls I never expected to be given the opportunity of representing my country in the International Series, European Championships, Atlantic Rim and Commonwealth Games. I have had the experiences of a lifetime and will never forget some of the places I have visited thanks to the game of bowls."Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "Sue's contribution to the England team since 2002 has been much appreciated and on behalf of all at Bowls England, I would like to thank Sue for her commitment to the sport to wish her a very happy retirement from the international scene." 258_10/02/2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:48:10 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=257 Bowls England regrets to announce that Suffolk's Cliff Waterman, Bowls England's Men's President in 2008, died on Wednesday 3rd February.The funeral will be held at St Peter's Church, Brandon, on Friday 19th February at 12noon. There will be a private cremation later in the afternoon.Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "Cliff was passionate about the sport of bowls and conducted his Presidential duties in the same manner. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."Donations, in aid of the British Heart Foundation or the East Anglian Air Ambulance, can be sent to Mark Skinner Funeral Service, London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EW. Family flowers only please by request. 257_08/02/2010 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:58:04 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=256 Norfolk's John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell BC) has announced his retirement from international bowls after 25 years.John has been ever-present since making a winning debut for England in the 1985 British Isles Series. He has represented England successfully at World Championships and Commonwealth Games - including claiming gold in the fours at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.John is also a familiar face at the men's national championships, and has won the National Singles Championship on three occasions - 1989, 1996 and 2000 - plus numerous other national titles.He explained: "It has been a great honour and privilege for me to have represented my country for the past 25 years and I feel the time is now right for me to retire from international bowls. I will continue to follow the international scene closely and hope earnestly that the selected team regain the International Series title in the summer."Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, paid tribute to his former teammate. He said: "John has been a tremendous ambassador for the sport of bowls and has served England admirably over a long and distinguished period. He is one of England's finest lead players in history, and has set a fine example to future generations by illustrating the importance of drawing to the jack and maintaining a consistent approach whilst playing in such a specialised position. I am sure that John's will be a hard place to fill in the team, but all at Bowls England wish him a very happy retirement from the international scene." 256_04/02/2010 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:10:31 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=255 Sporting Highlights, sponsors of the 2010 Bowls England Women's National Pairs Championship, are organising a bowls holiday to Western Canada in September.The 19 day package will cover many of Western Canada's delights, including Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Vancouver and Victoria. It also features a journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Jasper to Vancouver. Non-bowlers are also welcome!The tour includes flights, accommodation, tour manager, five bowls fixtures, sightseeing, train journey and social functions.For more information contact Sales and Reservations on 0845 337 9189 or go to: www.sportinghighlights.co.uk 255_02/02/2010 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:11:14 GMT http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?display=news&newsID=253 Bowls England Members are being invited to bid for an England shirt signed by Tony Allcock MBE - and help raise funds for service charities at the same time.Sergeant Phillip Woolsey, from the 1st Royal Tank Regiment based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is organising a charity sports auction to raise funds for three service charities - Army Benevolent Fund, RAF Benevolent Fund and Help for Heroes.The auction, which also features a range of signed memorabilia and sporting experiences from many other sports, will be held on Thursday 18th March.Sergeant Woolsey explained: "Serving in the British Army is no ordinary job and, as you will no doubt see in the news, it has its dangers. I am therefore arranging the 'sports auction' in March to raise funds for, and increase awareness of, these three great causes. I would like to thank Bowls England for their generous donation and we will be pleased to receive bids from bowlers for this unique prize signed by one of the sport's most famous names."Reserve bids are invited by 12nn on Wednesday 17th March. Please e-mail: 5187wools@armymail.mod.ukBids will also be taken on the day at the auction, but if a reserved bid is successful then Sergeant Woolsey will contact the winner directly to discuss payment. ENDSNotes for Editors:The Army & RAF Benevolent funds are registered charities providing service personnel with help at their hour of need, even when individuals have left the service, and helping families of those that have fallen in operations.Help for Heroes is a registered charity that assists injured service personnel who have been injured in operations or during their daily duties. 253_02/02/2010 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:18:12 GMT