Inter-Club Competitions 2024

Our competitions are open to players of all abilities – with a range of events designed to meet your individual requirements.

We particularly welcome entries from those who may not have entered one of our competitions before, as this is a great opportunity to improve your game and perhaps win a place at the Aviva National Finals at Royal Leamington Spa.

All events are organised on a knock-out basis, with the the early rounds played locally and the Aviva National Finals at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, which hosted the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

So whether you are a regular competitor or new to our sport we have plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.

Entries for 2024 are now closed. Draws will be live week commencing Monday 1st April.

 

Check out our simple guide to find the right competition for you:

Men’s Competitions Eligibility Format
Top Club No restrictions 11 players per club playing a variety of disciplines.

Winner is the side who wins the most disciplines.

Club Two Fours No restrictions. Two rinks of four; two bowls each player/18 ends.

Winner is the team with the highest aggregate score.

 

Women’s Competitions Eligibility Format
Top Club No restrictions 10 players per club playing a variety of disciplines.

Winner is the side who wins the most disciplines.

In the case of a tie, the winner shall be decided by shots.

 

Mixed Competitions
The Tony Allcock Trophy Open to all club members who have attained their 60th birthday on the 1st April in the year of the competition. Two rinks of four; two bowls each player/18 ends. Each rink to contain two men and two women.

Winner is the team with the highest aggregate score.

 

All events are played in accordance with our Rules and Regulations and the current Laws of the Sport of Bowls v4.

Where do I play these matches?
The majority of qualifying rounds are held within your local area on a home or away basis. The latter stages, prior to the National Finals, will either be held at a neutral venue agreed by the players.

How are these matches arranged?
Matches during the qualifying rounds are arranged by the players.

When are these competitions played?
The qualifying rounds are held either on weekday evenings or at weekends – this is agreed by the players. The Aviva National Finals are held annually at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

How do I Enter?

Entries for 2024 are now closed. Draws will be live week commencing Monday 1st April.

Qualifiers for National Finals

  • Men’s Top Club – Eight teams
  • Men’s Club Two Fours – Eight teams
  • Women’s Top Club – Eight teams
  • Tony Allcock Trophy – Eight teams

If you would like to find out more about individual competitions – click here

If you would like to find out more about Inter-County competitions – click here

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