ECBA ARCHIVE 2024
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(1 Dec 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Please be advised that competition entries for the 2025 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)
(19 Nov 2024)
COUNTY REGISTRATION FORMS
The ECBA Secretary has emailed a copy of the Handbook form to every club secretary - they are to be returned by 31st December 2024
NOTE: Bowls England have made it a requirement of Affiliation that every club must have a named Safeguarding Officer by April 2025
The Treasurer's affiliation form is now available via the 'Forms' page of this website
Anyone wishing to download the forms they are also available here
Secretary's handbook form
Treasurer's affiliation form
(19 Nov 2024)
MESSAGE FROM DAVID STARKEY - PRESIDENT 2024
It has been a privilege and an honour to be your President. I would like to thank all the executive members for their help and hard work
A big thank you to all the County Bowlers and their wives for their generosity in helping me to raise £961.72 for the Guide Dogs Charity
Congrtulations to Dave King playing 100 County Games and to Keith Riley & Ken Clarke playing 250 County Games
My best wishes go to the new County President for 2025, Paul La Plain - I hope you have a great year
Good news - my mislaid wristwatch (reported on this website) has turned up
In closing, I would like to wish all bowlers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - I hope you all winter well
(7 Nov 2024)
ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION WEBSITE
Due to increased costs, we have decided to close our website at www.essexbowlscoaching.org (on Wix) and move to a new site on Hugofox
BIG THANKS to Karen Thompson who has done a great job in quickly getting our new site up and running and will continue to monitor and improve the site going forward
Have a look at the new site (and feel free to send feedback) - Essex Bowls Coaches Association
Trevor Plank
(12 Oct 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE EBCA SECRETARY
Trevor Plank is stepping down from his position as Essex County Coach early next year
The advertisement for his replacement may be found here
Tony Ellis
Secretary Essex Bowls Coaches Association
(22 Sep 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY SECRETARY re SAFEGUARDING
As a direct result of the Bowls England directive regarding Safeguarding, the Essex Bowls Coaches Association has put together courses for Club safeguarding officers and Coaches, details here. Also attached here is a list of all upcoming EBCA courses
(17 Sep 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - MINOR FINALS DAY RESULTS
Am updated program showing the results from Sundays finals at Braintree BC (winners in red) may be found here
John Tully
ECBA Competition Secretary
(11 Sep 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - MINOR FINALS
The programme for the Minor Finals (at Braintree BC on 15th Sep) may be found here
(3 Sep 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - MINOR FINALS DAY RESULTS
Am updated program showing the results from Sundays ECBA semi/finals (winners in red) may be found here
John Tully
ECBA Competition Secretary
(30 Aug 2024)
A MESSAGE FORM THE ECWBA PRESIDENT
Here’s wishing all the John's Trophy Team playing at The Aviva National Finals, Victoria Park, Leamington Spa, this weekend (Sunday September 1st) a great game. You have everything to play for will have plenty of supporters there to cheer you on
Enjoy, play well - I wish you GOOD LUCK
Wendy Buckingham
(22 Aug 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - MINOR FINALS
The programme for the Minor Finals/Semi-Finals (at Romford BC on 1st Sep) may be found here
(13 Aug 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Results from the Inter-Group Knockout and Wally Ball Finals, as follows
IGKO
Group 8 127 v Group 1 111
Wally Ball
Group 6 points (80 shots) v 2 points (72 shots) Group 3
(12 Aug 2024) 20 Jul 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE THE PRESIDENT
To all those bowlers who played in the the match against Kent on 1st August at Tonbridge
Please could you check your blazer pockets as I believe I may have placed my Belling wristwatch in your pocket by mistake.
I was aiming for my own blazer, but as you’ll appreciate they all look alike! Thank in advance for looking
Dave Starkey
(12 Aug 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - FINALS DAY PHOTOS
Are now available here or via the Galleries Tab
(30 Jul 2024)
ASHFORD CUP FINAL UPDATE
The result of the final this weekend may be found here
(28 Jul 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - FINALS DAY RESULTS
Am updated program showing the results from yesterday's ECBA finals (winners in red) may be found here
John Tully
ECBA Competition Secretary
(20 Jul 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - FINALS DAY PROGRAM
The program for the ECBA finals on Saturday 27th July at Essex County BC may be found here
Please note that the first matches commence at 10:00
John Tully
Competition Secretary
ECBA
(20 Jul 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TREASURER - MISSING HAT!
After the ECBA match v Essex Tourists at Silver End on Thursday, Stephen returned to the dressing room to pick up his bowls bag, blazer etc, but unfortunately his hat (with the Essex headband) was nowhere to be found. If you have inadvertently picked up his hat in error, please could you call him to arrange its return 01279-814708 Thanks in advance!
(16 Jul 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Results of the Inter Group knockout semi finals, as follows
Group 2 99 v Group 1 118
Group 8 103 v Group 9 99
Final to be played on 4 August at Essex County BC
Group 1 v Group 8
(7 Jul 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
In our Middleton Cup game on Saturday, Essex had a great start to lead by 15 at 5 ends, 24 at 10 ends, 32 at 18 ends and then
despite a late rally by Norfolk, we won by 23 shots and 18-4
Despite this victory we couldn't prevent Norfolk from qualifying for the knockout stages, where we wish them well - final table
Details may be found here - Individual cards here 1-3, 4-6
(29 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY -
Final results/tables from the Wally Ball on 23rd June, as follows
Section A
Group 3 102 (8) v Group 9 52 (0)
Group 8 73 (6) v Group 4 80 (2)
Table
Group 3 20 points
Group 8 12 points
Group 4 8 points
Group 9 8 points
Section B
Group 1 80 (4) v Group 2 79 (4)
Group 5 67 (2) v Group 6 (6)
Table
Group 6 15 points
Group 1 14 points
Group 2 13 points
Group 5 4 points
Final 10am Sunday 4 August at Essex County BC
Group 3 v Group 6
(26 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - EASTERN COUNTIES
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Suffolk on 29th June may be found here
Result details and cards may be found here Summary R1-3 R4-6
(22 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Please note that, due to Ed Morris having been selected to represent England in the British Isles Championships, the following matches are being postponed in accordance with Bowls England regulation 50.2.2
Triples - Kings Chase (V Facchini) v Essex County (E Morris) will now be played on 4 July
Fours - Essex County (D Patterson) v Essex County (E Morris) will now be played on 5 July
4th and 5th July are scheduled for quarter finals, most of which will go ahead, but the games that may contain Edward will be played in the week commencing 8 July
John Tully
Competition Secretary
ECBA
(22 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
The team selected for our Middleton Cup match against Norfolk may be found here
Players have been asked to attend at 10:15 for an 11:00 start on Saturday 6th July at Essex County BC
PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM
(18 Jun 2024)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 3
Team selection issue 3 (9th July - 1st August) – may be found here
(17 June 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
In our Middleton Cup game on Saturday, Essex were level at 5 and 10 ends, 3 behind at 15,
13 behind at 18 and despite a late rally we lost by 5. Another great effort for a 7-15 defeat
Another bad day at the office!
Details may be found here - Individual cards here 1-3, 4-6
(17 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY - UPDATED 17th June
Results/tables from the Inter Group knockout / Wally Ball on 9th June, as follows
IGKO
First Round results
Group 4 102 v Group 2 133
Group 5 124 v Group 1 146
Group 6 113 v Group 8 128
Group 9 127 v Group 3 102
Semi final
Group 2 v Group 1 To be played on 14 July by mutual consent
Group 8 v Group 9 To be played on 7 July
First named will be at home and should nominate a venue
WALLY BALL
Section A
Group 9 84 (4) v Group 8 75 (4)
Group 3 85 (6) v Group 4 61 (2)
Group 4 85 (4) v Group 9 64 (4)
Group 8 69 (2) v Group 3 92(6)
Table
Group 3 - 12 points
Group 9 - 8 points
Group 4 - 6 points +45
Group 8 - 6 points -30
Section B
Group 5 64 (2) v Group 2 88 (6)
Group 1 73 (3) v Group 6 79(5)
Group 2 67 (3) v Group 6 81(5)
Group 5 53 (0) v Group 1 101 (8)
Table
Group 1 - 11 points
Group 6 - 10 points
Group 2 - 9 points
Group 5 - 2 points
(10 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - BALCOMB TROPHY
Unfortunately Essex chances of winning the Balcomb three years running were dashed in a close game at Malden on Sunday against a strong Norfolk side. 11-24 down at 10 ends, the team rallied to go 2 ahead at 15 ends but we dropped an unlucky 6 on the 20th end which resulted in us losing by 2. We wish Norfolk all the best in their campaign going forward
The cards can be found here
Regards
Malcolm
(8 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
The team selected for our Middleton Cup match against Suffolk may be found here
Players have been asked to attend at 10:15 for an 11:00 start on Saturday 15th June at Bramford BC, Acton Road, Bramford IP8 4HU
PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM
(2 June 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
In our Middleton Cup game on Saturday, (with one change to the previously published team - David Dar coming in for Lee Chaplin),
Essex were slightly ahead at 10 ends, but fell 26 behind in the third quarter
After that, a fine late rally saw the team draw within 2 at the final whistle. Such a great effort for a 6-16 defeat
Details may be found here - Individual cards here
(2 June 2024)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 3 may be found here
The final will be between Group3 and Group 6 at Braintree Bowls Club on Sunday 28th July at 10am
(27 May 2024)
URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL COMPETITORS
An increasing number of players are telephoning me with results - this is not acceptable
You are reminded It is a condition of entry to competitions that you enter your own result by logging on to the
Competition Portal before 12 noon on the day following play - Regulation 1(s)
John Tully - Competition Secretary
(27 May 2024)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 2 may be found here
(27 May 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
The final carried over Minor final from 2023 was played this weekend at Essex County BC. Dan Rodger (Silver End in 2023, now Kings Chase) defeated Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse) 21-15. While presenting the winner with his trophy, Senior Deputy President Paul La Plain thanked Dan for the sporting way he agreed to defer the final from last September. The presentation photographs may be found here Winner Runner-Up
(27 May 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
The team selected for our first Middleton Cup match against Leicestershire may be found here
Players have been used to attend at 10:15 for an 11:00 start on Saturday 1st June at Kingscroft BC, Kings Walk, Earl Shilton LE9 7NL
PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM
(22 May 2024)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 1 may be found here
(22 May 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
I am pleased to report that one of the carried over Minor finals from 2023 was played this past weekend at St Chads BC. Stuart Lowe (The Springhouse) defeated Peter Pushman (Woods) 21-12. Whilst presenting Stuart with his trophy, Richard Strauss (JDP) thanked Peter for the sporting way he agreed to defer the final from last September. The presentation photograph may be found here
(22 May 2024)
MESSAGES FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
In the Eastern Counties match against Bedfordshire on Saturday 18th May, Essex won on three rinks, lost on three rinks but lost the overall score (and the bonus 10 points) by 5 shots. Detailed result may be found here
At the 2023 Eastern Counties finals day on Sunday 19th May, Essex accounted themselves well, winning three of the disciplines and were runners up in another. The results as follows - Photos here Bedford 2-wood Pairs
Two in a Row :- Bedford Cup won again by John Tully & Dave King 28-19 vs Steve Jennings & Mike Bertrand (Beds)
Two Bowl Champion :- Mark Nullmeyers (King Chase) vs Matt Warnes (Norfolk) 16-11 & vs Andrew Drummond (Suffolk) 15-8
Pairs Champions :- Allan Eldridge (Sub) & Steve Gunnell (Essex County) vs Marcus/Fuller (Cambs) 21-6 & vs Gradon/Winter (Beds) 28-10
Triples Finalists :- Mark Hodges, Conway Fleming & Jamie Holmes (Kings Chase)
Singles Semi-Finalist :- Andrew Squire (Maldon)
(16 May 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - BALCOMB TROPHY
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Norfolk at Maldon BC 9th June may be found here
(14 May 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - EASTERN COUNTIES
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Bedfordshire on 19th May may be found here
(11 May 2024)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 2
Team selection issue 2 (11th June - 4th July) – may be found here
(9 May 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MALCOLM STARK - TRIAL 12th MAY
Due to the cancellation of the ECL fixture on Sat 11th May (Cambs have withdrawn from the ECL), the MC trial against Kent will be split into two playing sessions. Teams for each session my be found here
VENUE : Essex County B.C 21 Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea SS0 8NE (Tel: 01702 338261)
DATE: Sunday 12th May 2024 commencing at 11:00 AM.
(7 May 2024)
A NOTICE FROM TONY ELLIS
This is just to confirm the details of this year’s EBA AGM,
which will be held on Saturday, 7th December 2024 at 10.30am at the Falcon Indoor Bowling Club for
Tony Ellis
EBA County Administrator
(27 Apr 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - EASTERN COUNTIES
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Hertfordshire on 4th May may be found here
(27 Apr 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY
At the recent Executive meeting it was agreed that every club would receive a £100 payment from the cash rich benevolent fund to ease their financial burden. I have written to all club treasurers asking for their bank details to effect the payments. We are receiving queries as to the email's validity as the message about the payment has obviously not yet been filtered down from groups to clubs or from club secretaries to their treasurers. A copy of the letter may be found here. Please note that payments will not be started until ALL clubs details have been received.
Please ensure that you provide the information ASAP to avoid holding up the process
(27 Apr 2024)
URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE MATCH SECRETARY
Surrey have insufficient support for the match on 16th May and so the match has been cancelled. All players selected will be awarded a credit as if the match had been played. It is hoped that all involved can be found a game later in the season
(7 Apr 2024)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1
Team selection issue 1 (16th May - 6th June) – may be found here
(4 Mar 2024)
JOHN WATSON RIP
We are sad to announce the passing last week of an Essex stalwart, John Watson
John won the Unbadged singles in 1997 (before winners were awarded their badge for winning the competition) but was awarded his badge that same year via the Ashford Cup. He went on to win the pairs in 1990 (with Robbie Clark)
John played 117 games for the County, many of them in the Middleton Cup where he was an ever present for many years
Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife Olive, daughter Sue and son-in-law Robbie at this sad time
John’s funeral will be held at Pitsea Crematorium at 15:30 on Tuesday 19th March and afterwards at the Tilbury Community Centre
(2 Feb 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE EBCA SECRETARY
The details of this year's open meeting may be found here
(27 Jan 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
With just over a month until entries close (on 29th February), this is a reminder that if you wish to enter you should do so soon
This year the closing date will not be extended as we have to supply our entrants to Bowls England before 4th March 2024
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)
(10 Jan 2024)
VOTE FOR CAROLE
This year Bowls England are holding an Awards Night on the Saturday 24th of February.
Essex are well-represented amongst the final nominees with the Balcomb Squad in the TEAM of the YEAR category
and Daniel Adams (Griffin BC) in the COACH of the YEAR category
Maldon BC are well represented with final nominations as CLUB of the YEAR and GREEN KEEPER of the YEAR categories (Mark Piper)
Whilst these awards will be decided by a panel - Maldon’s final nominee in the DIVERSITY and INCLUSION category, CAROLE ASH will be chosen by online voting. You can read about Carole’s achievements on the Bowls England website and then vote for her here
It would be great if we, as ECBA and ECWBA members, could support Carole before the close of the voting at 17:00 on Thursday 18th January
(5 Jan 2024)
ESSEX BOWLING ASSOCIATION AGM
The minutes from the recent AGM may be found here