Hi All (clubs that have entered the Manfield Cup in the past)

Just a reminder that the County Competitions Manfield Cup, and Crystal Bowl Singles, both have an entry deadline date of 1st May. Please make any entries, and payment, on the Competition Portal via the BN website before that date.

For the Manfield Cup entry  - If a club is struggling with numbers to fill the 4 rink requirement then they have the option to have a joint entry with another club that has the same problem. Each club providing a number of rinks of their own members. 

a) Manfield Cup entry fee = £68 - which is £20 + green fee of £3 per player for 16 players. After payment - please EDIT the entry to amend the name to your club representative.

b) Crystal Bowl singles entry fee = £3.50  with a maximum of 2 club entries. After payment - please EDIT the entries to amend the names to (your) Club 'A' and (your) Club 'B'. This comp to be run as a club competition, and the names of the two finalists to be sent to me by 28th July prior to the start of the County play-offs (RD1 = By 18th August).

 (General/Competitions Rules & Regs 13.6 and 14.1 refers)

After the deadline date the draws for both comps will be done and the Portal updated for the Crystal Bowl singles. The details of the Manfield Cup draw will be sent out to participating clubs before the end of May.

Any problems - please advise

Regards Kev Mawson - Men's & Open Competition Secretary

A County Friendly has been arranged for 28th May at Kingsthorpe B.C. against the Midland Counties.

This is a very special match as our own Paul Green is the MCBA President for 2024

Please ensure your members give their full support

Nominations can be made on the May nomination sheet.

Many thanks

Stuart

Under 18

Lilli Murray Desborough

Under 25 

Adam Pitfield  Thrapston

Senior Women

Rebecca Wigfield Desborough

Wishing you all the best in your trials

Stuart Lake

Administrator

On behalf of the Executive

CHAIR’S PRE-SEASON MESSAGE

At the start of a new season there is always a sense of anticipation and optimism. Some expectations will be at Internationals or National Finals, others at county competitions and for many of us our own club competitions. We must however never lose sight of the importance of all our friendly matches, whether they be at County or Club level. They are the lifeblood of our sport, the pathway for new bowlers and for many clubs a financial lifeline. Support your County and your clubs in these games for the new season.

Much work has gone on behind the scenes at the County to make sure that all bowlers can enjoy the new season’s competitions and fixtures. This work takes considerable effort and dedication, and these efforts from the Officer’s responsible deserve our full appreciation.

Our Presidents for the new season will have a very busy schedule and we should not only wish them well, but also support them during their year in office.

Our Senior and Junior County Team managers have no easy task ahead of them as they, and their teams, seek success for Northamptonshire. We wish them all the very best. Give them your full support.

Your Executive Committee will seek to promote and progress Bowls Northamptonshire as a centre for bowling excellence, ensuring sound finances and effective administration. In many areas we need to strengthen our communication with all our clubs and grassroots bowlers, and this will be a challenge for this year. 

I have seen many new seasons, but this is my first as Chair of Bowls Northamptonshire. It is with pride and a sense of responsibility that I take on this role ……… but that desire for success and a good season is still there. 

I look forward to meeting many of you on the green this year.

DAVID BAILEY     CHAIRMAN OF BOWLS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Information about the Bowls England, 

2024 Bowls Big Weekend has now been published.

Please click on the link below for the details.

ALL CLUBS - PLEASE NOTE

We will promote your OPEN DAY on our website. please send a copy of your poster to email: bnwebmanager@gmail.com

Don't forget, Bowls Northamptonshire will reimburse your club up to £50 towards expenses for advertising your OPEN DAY

simply email the receipts to

The Treasurer

erbntreasurer@gmail.com

We are proud to announce that at

The Midland Counties BA AGM held on Sunday 10th March,

Paul Green (Northampton Express BC)

was made  The President for 2024

We wish him all the best for the coming season.

(Paul Green, PIctured below)

Please click below to read the full AGM REPORT

We offer free advice to all clubs in Northamptonshire with regards to any green maintenance to produce an

 excellent bowling green surface.

This free advice can be at any time of the year, prior, during or at the end of the season. 

Alan Ashby

BN Greens Inspectorate Secretary. 

Tel: ‭07950 023688‬

Email: bngreeninspectorate@gmail.com

We have a women's survey  in the women's section.

Your feedback is much appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

Bowls Northamptonshire will reimburse your club £100 on receipt of the purchase of 4 Junior Woods.

 Closing Date extended to 30th September 2024

(Only one payment per club)

Please see the poster below...

The BN Benevolent Fund offers all clubs a grant of £100 towards a Bowlers Arm.

Please see the poster below...

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