Transgender Policy Review

The British Crown Green Bowling Association is issuing this update following its statement in May 2025 regarding transgender participation…
Club Team Championship Final

Club Team Championship Final – Sunday 26th April at Meole Brace Bowling Club, Shrewsbury SY3 9JF.
11am Start
Full Quarter Final Draw
British Crown Green Ladies

The Ladies Association was founded in 1969 by three counties, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire, and named initially as ‘Midland Counties Ladies Bowling Association’.
BCGBA Early Days

In the late 1800’s there were a number of top professional bowlers about, playing games ranging from 41 up to 101 up and for what was classed in those days as large sums of money.
Ancient Origins

The precise origins of bowls are difficult to pinpoint, but archaeological evidence suggests that games involving rolling stones or balls toward a target were played thousands of years ago. Excavations in ancient Egypt uncovered stone objects in tombs dating back to around 3200 BC that resemble early bowls or jack stones.
Champion of Champions

The Race to Owley Wood begins with the recently released competitions list for both the Men’s & Ladies qualification. Can you plot a way to the finals?
BTME Exhibition 2026

BCGBA Board Members visited the BTME Exhibition 2026 which is the premier event for greenkeeping and amenity sports turf professionals in the UK.
2026 BCGBA Rule Changes

The 2026 Rules Revision Meeting at Owley Wood on January 17th had a number of proposals. What got passed? Here’s where to find out.
2026 Ladies President

Dudley & District’s Sue Pugh was sworn in as the 2026 Ladies President at the BCGBA Annual General Meeting on Saturday January 17th at Owley Wood.
Safeguarding Bulletin

Essential reading for all County, League and Club Safeguarding Officers. See the January update from the team at the Bowls Development Alliance.