The British Crown Green Bowling Association

BCGBA Update – Dan Newton

Following the update shared in May, I wanted to provide some further information on the progress made over the last 12 months and the direction of travel for the British Crown Green Bowling Association.

BDA Job Roles – Safeguarding

The BDA is seeking independent individuals to join its Safeguarding Case Management Group to support the fair, impartial, and effective management of safeguarding matters within the sport.

BCGBA Update – Dan Newton

Over the past nine months, I have spent a significant amount of time listening to people across Crown Green Bowls, players, staff, volunteers, counties, leagues, clubs, officials, coaches and board members, to better understand both the strengths of our sport and the challenges and opportunities facing the Association.

Transgender Policy Review

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

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?

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.

2026 BCGBA President

Merseyside’s Steve Davies was sworn in as the 2026 President at the BCGBA Annual General Meeting on Saturday January 17th at Owley Wood.

BCGBA Board Addition

Following recent advertisement to recruit two Independent Board Members, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Kay Simnett to the BCGBA Board.