Sunday 23rd June sees the Regional Finals for the Balcomb Trophy and Walker Cup take place, with counties eagerly contesting for a spot in the Aviva National Finals.

The matches promise thrilling action, with all semi-final games starting at 10am and the finals being played at 2pm.

The victorious teams from these Regional Finals will advance to the semi-finals at the Aviva National Finals on Sunday 25th August, held at Victoria Park in Royal Leamington Spa.

The counties involved bring a wealth of talent and competitive spirit to the Regional Finals. In 2023, Essex triumphed in the Balcomb Trophy, defeating Cumbria 45-36, marking their second consecutive win. Their run in this year’s competition came to an end against Norfolk in the first round, 37-35.

Meanwhile, Lincolnshire, the reigning Walker Cup champions, secured their fifth title last year by overcoming Norfolk 32-27.

However, they also faced defeat in the first round this year after Cumbria triumphed 39-30. This means we will see new names on these illustrious titles in 2024.

A special thank you goes out to all the clubs hosting these crucial matches. We encourage everyone to come out and support their local teams with entry being free, providing a fantastic opportunity to witness high-quality bowls this weekend.

Balcomb Trophy Regional Finals

North (York Railway BC, Yorkshire)

• Derbyshire vs Durham
• Northumberland vs Nottinghamshire

East (Wellingborough BC, Northamptonshire)

• Huntingdonshire vs Leicestershire
• Norfolk vs Suffolk

South (Bromley BC, Kent)

• Buckinghamshire vs Hampshire
• Surrey vs Kent

West (Ilminster BC, Somerset)

• Dorset vs Cornwall
• Warwickshire vs Worcestershire

Walker Cup Regional Finals

North (Redcar Borough Park BC, Yorkshire)

• Cumbria vs Durham
• Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire

East (Brampton BC, Huntingdonshire)

• Hertfordshire vs Norfolk
• Northamptonshire vs Essex

South (Egham BC, Surrey)

• Kent vs Hampshire
• Sussex vs Surrey

West (Box BC, Wiltshire)

• Somerset vs Herefordshire
• Devon vs Warwickshire

The semi-finals and finals of both the Balcomb Trophy and the Walker Cup will take place on Sunday 25th August. Successful counties will qualify for this year’s Aviva National Finals at the prestigious Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa. Tickets are available from £6.50 for adults and from £2.50 for Under 18s – get yours today.