ECBA ARCHIVE 2023
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15 Dec 2023)
RICHARD DODD - CHARITY UPDATE
As a result of my Presidential year charity drive BASICS ESSEX ACCIDENT RESCUE received a cheque for £1,166.69 (image here) which will be used all over the County. Here is a copy of the thank you letter we received
Thank you all, once again - Richard
(9 Dec 2023)
PERCY DIPINO - RIP
We are sorry to announce the death of Percy Dipino (Group 4 Secretary 2010-2019)
Percy was awarded his County badge in 2012 and played 5 times for the County.
A good natured, quiet man, he will be sadly missed by all that knew him - our thoughts go out to his family at this sad time.
Percy’s funeral will be on Monday 18th December at 3pm. After the service the family invite you to join them at St Chads BC
(24 Nov 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Please be advised that competition entries for the 2024 season are now open on the Portal
NOTE: Changes of club can only be actioned by a Portal Administrator, so If you have moved clubs since last season, it is imperative that you inform me or Dave Jarrold BEFORE you enter as otherwise your entries will be submitted from the old club/group as per Regulation 1(d)
(24 Nov 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD DODD
As your outgoing President, a couple of points
Firstly, it has been a privilege and an honour to be your President for 2023. Many thanks to the Essex County Executive, Clubs and Members for all the help and support you have given me throughout the year
Secondly, very many thanks to you all for your generosity in helping me to raise money for my charity this year. A local charity that covers all of Essex, BASICS ESSEX ACCIDENT RESCUE received a cheque for £1,166.69 (image here) which will be used all over the County
Thank you all and I look forward to seeing you next year as Immediate Past President
Richard H. Dodd
(25 Oct 2023)
ECBA RESULTS FROM LEAMINGTON
Team Manager Malcolm Stark presented a written synopsis of the progress of all ECBA competitors to the ECBA Executive and is was decided that it should be made available to everyone - it may be found here
(25 Oct 2023)
COUNTY REGISTRATION FORMS
A decision was made at the recent ECBA Executive meeting to continue the policy of the mandatory purchase of a handbook by every entrant in ECBA competitions. That meant that the registration forms need not change and the ECBA Secretary will be emailing copies to every club in due course. The closing date form submission is now 31st December 2023. Anyone wishing to download the forms they are available here
(12 Oct 2023)
COUNTY REGISTRATION FORMS - URGENT
Please note that there is an outstanding matter regarding ECBA handbooks which will be resolved at the ECBA Executive meeting on Monday 23rd October - the Secretary and Treasurer forms will be published here soon after (the closing date for the form submission is end November)
(27 Sep 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Firstly, apologies from your humble website editor...the information below was supplied to me in a timely manner by John Tully, but due to other pressures, I have only been able to publish it today
10:00
Hood Trophy
Tom Graham, Vic Graham, Ben Halliday, Peter Halliday (Happy Valley) 15 - 14 Rob Kay, Jim Howe (sub), Kevin Reid, Keith Riley(Woodford)
Unbadged Singles
Trevor Pearce (Thorpe Bay) 21-7 Kevin Brown (Burnham Hillside)
Double Fours
Essex County (B) 34-41 Romford (A)
Shield
Silverthorn 88-68 Romford
Due to unforeseen circumstances the following two finals will be played early in the 2024 season
Secretaries Singles - Peter Pushman (Woods) v Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse)
Benevolent Singles - Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse) v Dan Rodger (Silver End)
(13 Sep 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Please find below the schedule for the final stages of the minor competitions to be played at Braintree BC on 17th September.
09.55 Welcome by Richard Dodd, President
10:00
Hood Trophy
Tom Graham, Vic Graham, Ben Halliday, Peter Halliday (Happy Valley) v Rob Kay, Dave Howell, Kevin Reid, Keith Riley(Woodford)
Secretaries Singles
Peter Pushman (Woods) v Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse)
Unbadged Singles
Trevor Pearce (Thorpe Bay) v Kevin Brown (Burnham Hillside)
Double Fours
Essex County (B) v Romford (A)
12.30
Benevolent Singles
Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse) v Dan Rodger (Silver End)
(27 Aug 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Please find below the schedule for the final stages of the minor competitions to be played at Romford BC on 3rd September.
09.55 Welcome by Richard Dodd President
10 am
Benevolent Singles
Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse) v Paul Smyth (Larsen)
Dan Rodger (Silver End) v Mike Portway (Romford)
Secretaries Singles
Peter Pushman (Woods) v Eddie Barker (Southminster)
Unbadged Singles
Trevor Pearce (Thorpe Bay) v Gianni Perna (Wanstead Central)
David Dale (South Benfleet & Canvey) v Kevin Brown (Burnham Hillside)
12.30 pm
Secretaries Singles
David Dar (Essex County) v Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse)
North Essex Fours
John Montgomery, Ed Mercer, Dave Williamson & Conor Mathers (Brightlingsea)
v.
Tom Graham, Vic Graham, Ben Halliday & Peter Halliday (Happy Valley)
South Essex Fours
Rob Kay, Dave Howell, Keith Riley & Kevin Reid (Woodford)
v.
R Lott, Larry Stone, Jim Wilson & Tim Mould (Loughton)
(22 Aug 2023)
MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MALCOLM STARK
What a fantastic set of matches on Sunday in the Semi-final and Final of the Balcomb Trophy
Essex led from the start in the morning’s semi-final, 4 up at 5 ends, 9 at 10, 10 at 15, 12 at 17 but then lost the last 4 ends on each rink. However, skilful game management meant that over those 8 ends we only conceded 11 shots and came out winners 37-36 (cards here)
Much the same in the afternoon session with Essex leading by 7 at 5 ends, 12 at 10, 7 at 15, 11 at 18. Once again we saw the game out, losing a net of 2 shots in the last 6 ends to come out winners 45-36 (cards here)
What a day! Fantastic bowling all round and two great results! Winners photographs here and here
This victory is especially gratifying as we are the only team to successfully defend the title (having won in 2022). Three in a row, anyone?
(18 Aug 2023)
MESSAGE FROM THE MEDIA OFFICER
The winners of the 2023 ECBA Competitons (so far) may be found here
I have apologised to President Richard for my absence on Finals Day, but my substitute photographer did a fantastic job. My thanks to Terry Mizen
Photographs may be found on the Galleries page
I have to say that when I looked through the photographs I was very disappointed that many of them were taken without trophies. I sought the reason for this and it came to light that despite John Tully asking for trophies to be returned to him (cleaned) before semi finals day, most of last year’s winners couldn’t be bothered. Such a shame for this years winners!
(9 Aug 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN - Merit and Bill Wallis Awards
The applications forms for these awards are available on the 'Forms' page of this website and need to be returned to Tony Ellis by 1st October 2023. Successful applicants are expected to attend the County Luncheon on the 5th November at Stock Brook Manor to receive their award from the County President
Tony Ellis
ECBA Chairman
(9 Aug 2023)
EASTERN COUNTIES BEDFORD CUP
In defence of their 2022 Bedford Cup title (for Association Officers), Dave King and John Tully took part in a round-robin event at Cottenham BC (Cambridgeshire). They won their first two games against Norfolk 15-9 and Suffolk 21-8, before losing to Herts 9-14. Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk finished the round robin games on 4 points each, by virtue of their big win against Suffolk, Essex scrambled into the final on shot difference. The final will be played against Bedfordshire in May 2024
(8 Aug 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Both the Inter Group Knockout and Wally Ball finals were held at Essex County BC yesterday, with Group 2 missing out on both
Congratulations to Group6 and Group 4 respectively
Results and cards as follows
Wally Ball
Group 4 6 points - Group 2 2 points Rinks 1-2, 3-4
Inter-Group Knockout
Group 6 121 112 Group 2 Rinks 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
(6 Aug 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Bowls England have emailed player packs to each competitor (entrant only) participating at Leamington
Please check you have received this, also check spam folders.
If you have not received this email, please let me know ASAP
Many thanks
John Tully
ECBA Competition Secretary
(30 July 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
A copy of yesterday's program with the winners annotated in red may be found here
(24 Jul 2023)
MIXED FORTUNES THIS WEEKEND
We have to report we had mixed fortunes in the Middleton Cup / Johns Trophy this weekend
I think it's best to let the respective team manager’s comments tell the tale
MIDDLETON CUP
Disappointment would be a huge understatement felt by the management team & players following Saturday’s narrow defeat!
With a lead of 28 shots at halfway it was looking positive but as we all know, whatever the sport, it's never done at half time (scores here)!
Thanks to all the players' commitment during the season & we go again in the Balcomb semi-final on 20th August looking to dispel the disappointment currently felt.
I congratulated Bob Morton (Hunts Manager) & wished them good luck at Leamington against Lincolnshire, he did likewise for our Balcomb journey. Best regards, Malcolm
JOHNS TROPHY
Just back from Potton, a very very wet Potton BC in Bedfordshire.
The Essex John’s Trophy Team won by 38 shots against Leicestershire (142 v 104)
A great win in such awful conditions
We have now qualified for the semi-final In Leamington on Saturday 19th August at 09:30 against a strong Devon side
Should we be successful, we will be playing the winners of the semi-final between Surrey and Lincolnshire at 14:00
Wendy Buckingham
(20 Jul 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - UNBADGED SINGLES
It has just been brought to our attention that there has been a mix up with the dates for the (6th round) final stages of the Unbadged Singles
Competitors have received emails with duplicate dates (6th August).
The 6th round dates have been corrected on the Competition Portal and can be found here
(17 July 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP (UPDATE from Royston BC)
The team selected for the upcoming Middleton Cup quarter final against Huntingdonshire may be found here
NOTE that this is a 2pm start at Royston BC, Green Drift, Royston SG8 5BX
PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM
Royston's secretary notes
I can confirm everything is set for Saturday 22 July with Tea/Coffee & bacon rolls being available on arrival.
The bar will be open all day. There are 2 car parks available.
The first at the Club at SG8 5BX for players and officials (i.e. umpires, Presidents etc) includes 2 disabled bays
The other car park, for spectators, is at Tannery Drift School SG8 5DE about 300 metres from the green.
(17 JUL 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
After along and arduous semi-finals day, the programme is now available for the 2023 Competition Finals
They will be held at Essex County BC, commencing at 9:55 with a welcome from 2023 President, Richard Dodd
The full programme here
(13 July 2023)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
With 15 players doubling or tripling up and two outstanding quarter finals, here is the current draft of the schedule for semi finals day.
There are a lot of unhappy campers this year, me included
John Tully - Competition Secretary
09.15 Welcome by Richard Dodd President
09.30 Two Bowl Singles quarter finals:
A Telling v Young
B Newman v Dunn
C Nullmeyers v Butcher
D Harrison v Penfold
9:30 Junior Pairs:
Kempsell v Rouse
Rowney v Hughes
9:30 Senior Fours:
Rodriguez v Gunnell
Spicer v Lodge
Championship Fours:
Hodges v Stewart
10.30 Two Bowl Singles Semi Finals:
A v B
C v D
12 noon (provisional) Championship Singles:
Mathers v J Butcher
14.00 Championship Singles:
Portway v Squire
14.00 Championship Triples:
King v Hodges
Morris v Morton
14.00 Championship Pairs:
Line v Smyth
14.00 ChampionshipFours:
Madgewick v Fitzgerald
14.00 Junior Singles:
Eldridge v Amos
Hughes v Kempsell
Currently not assigned a time:
Pairs: Mitchinson v Butcher or Morris
(10 July 2023)
A GREAT WEEKEND FOR ESSEX
A great weekend for the Ladies Johns and and Mens Middleton Cup teams as they both qualify for the quarter finals
The ladies won a thrilling, hard fought game against Cambridgeshire at Harlow BC 20-2 (128-95) and the men had a successful trip to Norfolk. 17-5 (113-103) the mens cards are here R1-3 R4-6
The final tables and quarter final draws may be found here
Ladies results/table quarter-final draw
Mens results/table quarter-final draw
(1 July 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
The team selected for the upcoming Middleton Cup against Norfolk may be found here
11:00 start on Saturday 8th July at County Arts BC, Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew Norwich NR7 9ND (Tel: 01603 260965)
PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM
A message from the Club Secretary as follows
Pre-match for players and officials, bacon rolls, sausage rolls and cold food will be available for purchase.
Hot and cold food and drinks will be available throughout the day. The bar will open at 10.00am.
We’re expecting plenty of spectators at the Arts so advice is to get there early but when the car parks are ‘full’ please respect the local residents when parking outside the club premises, many thanks.
(30 June 2023)
DAVID FARQUHAR - RIP - FUNERAL DETAILS
Attached here is a tribute by Group 4 Chairman Dudley Payne
Funeral details as follows
Monday 10th July 2023 11.00am, Herongate Wood Cemetery, Billericay Road, Brentwood CM13 3SE
Floral tributes should arrive at Dave’s home address no later than 9:00 on the day
D. Farquhar, 87E Heaton Avenue, Romford, Essex RM3 7HL
(27 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE MATCH SECRETARY
Please note the upcoming match versus Northamptonshire on Thursday 13th July is 3-bowl Triples, not rinks.
(27 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - BALCOMB TROPHY
A fantastic day in Wellingborough on Sunday, saw Essex win two very close games
by 2 shots (38-36) against Norfolk (cards here) and by 5 shots (42-37) against Leicestershire (cards here)
We will be playing Buckinghamshire in the semi-final at Leamington at 10:00 on Sunday 20th August
The Bowls England draw may be found here
(26 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
WALLY BALL results/tables after games on 25/6/23
Section A
Group 9 75 (4 points) Group 1 95 (4 points) Group 2 78 (6 points) Group 3 73 (2 points)
Table
Group 2 16 points + 20
Group 9 12 points -29
Group 3 10 points + 9
Group 1 10 points +\- 0
Section B
Group 6 95 (8 points) Group 5 57.5 (0 points) Group 8 61 (2 points) Group 4 83 (6points)
Table
Group 4 18 + 65
Group 6 16 + 81.5
Group 8 9 - 37
Group 5 5 - 109.5
Group 2 play Group 4 in the final at Essex County on Sunday 6 August 10 am.
(20 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - BALCOMB TROPHY
Another good win in the Balcomb Trophy at Romford BC on Sunday (cards here) sees Essex through to the regional finals on Sunday 25th
We will be playing Norfolk in the first game at a venue to be decided by Bowls England - the draw may be found here
(19 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
WALLY BALL results/tables after games on 18/6/23
Section A
Group 2 73 (4 points) Group 9 77 (4 points)
Group 3 69 (4 points) Group 1 68 (4 points)
Table:
Group 2 10 points +15
Group 3 8. points +14
Group 9 8 points -9
Group 1 6 points -20
Section B
Group 5 57 (3 points) Group 8 93 (5 points)
Group 4 79 (6 points) Group 6 72 (2 points)
Table:
Group 4 12 points +43
Group 6 8 points +44
Group 8 7 points. -15
Group 5 5 points -72
(18 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
Another great result today (especially with Norfolk only managing a 14-8 win) - Essex go top of the league - details here
It's a showdown with Norfolk at County Arts at 11:00 on Saturday 8th July.
Essex beat Suffolk 20-2, the details of the game can be found here - Score summary - Scorecards (R7-9) Scorecards (R10-12)
(17 June 2023)
DAVID FARQUHAR - RIP
We are sorry to have to announce the death earlier today of the Group 4 Secretary - David Farquhar
Dave was the current Secretary of the Romford Bowling Association and ECBA Group 4 (since 2019)
Dave was awarded his County badge in 2020 and played 13 times for the County
Always good fun, he will be sadly missed by all that knew him - our thoughts go out to his family at this sad time
(14 June 2023)
PETER BURDON - RIP
We are sorry to announce the recent death of a County stalwart - Peter Burdon
Peter was an assistant to the Middleton Cup Manager and Under-25 Team manager for a number of years and as a result was made a Life Member of the Association in 2011 for his services to Essex Bowls.
He was a kindly man who will remembered by all as good humoured and charming.
We offer our sincere condolences to his wife Eileen and their family
His funeral will be at 14:30 on 30th June at South Essex Crematorium (Corbetts Tey)
(14 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
It has recently come to my attention that some participants in ECBA competitors are not aware of the rules of the competition in which they are taking part - these 'temporary' rules (imposed by Bowls England) are readily available on the Home Page of the competition Portal (here) and supercede the Competition Regulation (in the ECBA handbook AND the Portal)
Results/tables from the Inter Group knockout on 11th June, as follows
IGKO
Group 8 146 Group 5 112
Group 6 142 Group 3 92
Group 1 132 Group 4 121
Group 9 112 Group 2 121
Semi Finals on 9 July on the green of the first named Group.
Group 8 v Group 6
Group 1 v Group 2
WALLY BALL
Group A
Group 1 64 (2 points) Group 2 83 (6 points)
Group 3 79 (4 points) Group 9 66 (4points)
Table
Group 2 6 points + 19 shots
Group 3 4 points + 13 shots
Group 9 4 points - 13 shots
Group 1 2 points - 19 shots
Group B
Group 4 100 (6 points) Group 5 64 (2 points)
Group 6 115 (6 points) Group 8 64 (2 points)
Table
Group 6 6 points + 51 shots
Group 4 6 points + 36 shots
Group 5 2 points - 36 shots
Group 8 2 points - 51 shots
(12 June 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP / BALCOMB TROPHY
A great start by the team (photo here) against Leicester with a 16-6 victory, putting us second in the division behind Norfolk, who won 17-5
The details of the game can be found here - Score summary - Scorecards (R7-9) Scorecards (R10-12)
A few minor tweaks for the upcoming game against Suffolk - team here
Malcolm commented
"Could we please have another similar performance to Leicestershire ( +10% please.) You know I have a dodgy heart!!
It would be great to see as many of the squad present as possible supporting the team
Don't forget we also play Balcomb at Romford Sunday 18th vs Hertfordshire @ 10:30AM
ESSEX are MASSIVE everywhere we go!"
(22 May 2023)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 2 may be found here
(29 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
The team selected for the upcoming Middleton Cup against Leicestershire may be found here
Players have been used to attend at 10:15 for an 11:00 start on Saturday 3rd June at Essex County BC
Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8NE
PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM
(26 May 2023)
CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND - AMENDED 27th MAY
We offer our heartiest congratulations to
Ben Amos and Zack Marley Robinson who have been selected to take part in the Junior Talent day at Royal Leamington Spa - details here
Daniel Hughes (Romford) has who has been selected to attend the Junior Performance Day at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on Sunday 9th July - if successful, Dan will represent England in the Junior International Series - details here
Steve Mitchinson (Romford) and Edward Morris (Essex County) who have both been chosen to represent England in the British Isles Internationals
Details here
By far the most prestigious, is a long overdue call-up for Edward Morris to the England squad for the upcoming WORLD Championships in Australia in August - well done Edward !! Details may be found here
(26 May 2023)
MIXED FORTUNES AT THE EASTERN COUNTIES FINALS - 21st May
Amended 28th MAY
Karl Lodge lost in the prelim round of the 2 wood singles 11 - 14 to the eventual winner Nick Muir of Hertfordshire
Steve Mitchinson, Jack Butcher, Ray Bone and Mark Nullmeyers lost in the final of the fours final 14 - 19 to A Riches, A Pulford, P Bugg and D Brown of Suffolk
Dave King and John Tully won the Bedford Cup, 24-10 in the final
Chris Muir and Andy Swann beat Mark Royal and Mark Euston of Suffolk 21 - 15 to win the Pairs Final
Edward Morris beat Mark Betts of Suffolk 21 - 10 to win the Singles Final - retaining the title he won last year
(26 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
Team and logistics details for the Eastern Counties on Saturday 27th May v Norfolk (AWAY) may be found here
(22 May 2023)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 1 may be found here
(17 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
Team and logistics details for the Eastern Counties on Saturday 20th May v Bedfordshire (AWAY) may be found here
(17 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
First round of the Balcomb Trophy v Hertfordshire now confirmed as Sunday 18th June 10:30 at Romford BC - team here
(15 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The new kit (photo) paid off as we had a 46-36 win yesterday against a strong Hunts side
The team will face Hertfordshire at home in the first round
Sunday's 11th & 18th June at 10:30AM have been offered. Venue to be decided once date is confirmed
(7 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The team for the White Rose trophy on 28th May may be found here
(1 May 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
Teams for the upcoming matches may be found here
Saturday 6th May Eastern Counties League v Hertfordshire - RESULT HERE
Saturday 13th May Eastern Counties League v Cambridgeshire - RESULT HERE
Sunday 14th May Balcomb Prelim v Huntingdonshire - RESULT HERE - TEAM PHOTO
(25 Apr 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY COACH
Up to date information regarding coaching for 2023 may be found here
(21 Apr 2023)
NOTICE OF CLOSURE - TYE GREEN BC
I am sad to announce that sad news that Tye Green has closed down with immediate effect
Tye Green had a great reputation around the County, supplying many players to the Middleton Cup, but times are hard
We wish all their members success wherever they end up
Tony Ellis - Chairman Essex Bowling Association
(18 Apr 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The team selected for the initial round of the Balcomb Trophy may be found here
(29 Mar 2023)
NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY COACH
Up to date information regarding coaching for 2023 may be found here
(26 Feb 2023)
2023 COMPETITION DRAWS
The draws for this year's competitions have now been made and are available on the Competition Portal
NOTE: You do not have to log on to see the draws
John Tully, ECBA Competition Secretary
(12 Feb 2023)
2023 COMPETITION ENTRIES CLOSED
As previously warned, Competition Entries for the 2023 season have now closed
A list of entrants, by Group/Club may be found here
John Tully, ECBA Competition Secretary
(12 Feb 2023)
COACHING UPDATE FROM TREVOR PLANK - COUNTY COACH
During the 2022 outdoor season the EBCA road show team visited 17 clubs and coached over 500 club members. The team, all of which are Coach Bowls and/or EBCS level 2 coaches and hold both insurance and enhanced DBS, provided sessions aimed at new and experienced bowlers.
The sessions for new/inexperienced bowlers cover delivery, line, length and purposeful practices. There is also a Power Point presentation available on Etiquette. Further sessions for the more experienced bowlers and skips included individual fault, bowls ballistics, shot selection, team play and purposeful practices were also arranged
This year we have added a couple of additional sessions to our list and can tailor make any session to a club needs
Full details of our sessions and how to book are available on our website https://www.essexcoaching.info/courses
If you have any queries please contact us via Essexbowlscoaching@gmail.com
(2 Feb 2023)
2023 COMPETITION ENTRIES - LAST CHANCE
Whilst 2023 competition entries are currently at similar levels to those of 2022, they are still way behind pre-Covid numbers
With this thought in mind, we have decided to extend entries for a further week to give those who still haven't entered, one last chance
Entries will now close on Friday 10th February.
If you've already entered, thank you! Please can you remind your pals to do so too
John Tully, ECBA Competition Secretary
(28 Jan 2023)
BERNARD LOVEMAN RIP - UPDATED WITH FUNERAL DETAILS
We are sorry to have to announce the death (yesterday) of our good friend Bernard Loveman
Bernard was President in 2004 after being awarded his County badge in 1987
He played 119 times for the Association, 6 of which were in the Eastern Counties League
He will be sadly missed by all that knew him - our thoughts go out to his family at this sad time
Bernard's funeral will be held on Tuesday 28th February at 11:00, All Saints Church, Romford Rd, Chigwell Row, Chigwell IG7 4QD
Guests are invited to gather at Linguine - Romford Rd, Chigwell IG7 4QW, while the family attend a private committal service
(28 Jan 2023)
ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION - JOB VACANCY
The Essex Bowls Coaching Association (EBCA) has a vacancy for a Coaching Development Officer.
An outline description of the role may be found here
Anyone interested should send a letter of interest and/or a CV to Tony Ellis EBCA Secretary (ae006g0987@blueyonder.co.uk)
Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 28th February. Applicants should be available for interview on Tuesday 7 March.
(20 Jan 2023)
ESSEX BOWLING ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Minutes of the November AGM of the Essex Bowling Association are attached here, in advance of the next board meeting on Thursday 2nd February (which starts at 10am) at The Falcon Club
After the meeting (at approx 11:15), Jon Cockcroft, Chief Executive of Bowls England will be attending an open forum to which all Essex bowlers are invited. If you have any questions please can your send them to Terry Mizen (ECBA Secretary) - essexcountyba@gmail.com
Tony Ellis
County Administrator
Essex Bowling Association
(20 Jan 2023)
ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
We would like to invite all coaches, club officials and any Bowler who is interested in coaching to our annual meeting which will be held at Falcon Bowling Club, Chelmsford on Sunday 5th February starting at 10.30am.
The purpose for the meeting is look at what has been achieved to date and more importantly to look at our plans and objectives for the future.
This is your opportunity to help us plan courses etc to enable all coaches in Essex to provide our bowlers with the very best coaching.
There is no need to register attendance, just come along on the day. Refreshments available.
We look forward to meeting you.
Regards
Tony Ellis
Secretary EBCA
(20 Jan 2023)
ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION - REVISED PROCEDURES
A letter detailing Essex coaching policy has been sent out to all club secretaries, Indoor and Outdoor.
These procedures have been approved by ALL Executive Bodies within the County and should be implemented by ALL clubs in Essex (Indoor and Outdoor), by 1st April 2023.
The document may be found here https://www.essexcoaching.info/about
Should any Club require further assistance please contact Mr Tony Ellis, the Secretary of the
Essex Bowls Coaches Association, who will provide the necessary assistance.
Tony Ellis
Secretary EBCA
(8 Jan 2023)
BERNARD LOVEMAN RIP
We are sorry to have to announce the death (yesterday) of our good friend Bernard Loveman
Bernard was President in 2004 after being awarded his County badge in 1987
He played 119 times for the Association, 6 of which were in the Eastern Counties League
He will be sadly missed by all that knew him - our thoughts go out to his family at this sad time
More details will follow when we have them
(2 Jan 2023)
2023 COMPETITION NEWS
As the new year starts (Happy New Year to you all), this is just a reminder that if you have not yet entered the ECBA Competitions for 2023 you have just over 4 weeks until the entries close on 31st January
John Tully, ECBA Competition Secretary