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      Welcome to the English Bowling Federation Website. 

 Abbreviations used 

DS   - Donald Steward
SJV  - Silver Jubilee Vase
Ad    - Adams
Nw   - Newton
RW  -  Reg Wright U25
DC   - Durham Centenary    
DTS - Derbyshire Trophy South group
DTN - Derbyshire Trophy North group                     

AGM Report.

This is a summary of the changes and discussion at the AGM of 16Nov24. If you are interested in any one item please refer to the Rules & Constitution (when updated) for the exact wording.

• A £1 levy will be collected from EBF members and will be used to contribute to the North Parade Bowling Green Association (NPGBA). They are in the process of taking over the running of the Suncastle greens from ELDC, who will make a sizeable contribution to NPBGA funds. This will reduce each year. The EBF contribution will initally be £10,000 p.a. Alternate options to the £1 levy increase were discussed but were put forward after the deadline for motions to the AGM. 
• The contract with the company that made EBF-logo'd shorts has terminated and the stock is now under our control. Ty will be taking these to Lincoln for sale at a price that will be a little less than that of the supplier.
• Disciplinary actions concerning unacceptable behaviour and non attendance at nationals will now be under NEC control.
• EBF bowlers who only play indoor may now enter competitions via affiliated indoor clubs. They will be associated members and liable to pay a levy via the indoor club, regardless of any outdoor membership.

 DURHAM CENTENARY TROPHY 2025

NORTH SECTION

Round 1    A   N'umbland v  Notts
Round 1    B   Durham     v  Humberside

Round 2    C              A    v  Derbyshire
Round 2    D   Cleveland   v   B

SOUTH SECTION

Round 1    A   Northants   v  Suffolk
Round 1    B   N Cambs   v  Lincs
Round 1    C   N Essex     v  Norfolk

Round 2    D   Hunts       v     A
Round 2    E             B    v     C

Full details (club names, play by dates etc) will be released in early December
and a dedicated page will be available under "Current & Future Events"

Report - Finals week

Generally good weather although a couple of days of strong winds made bowling 'awkward' and rain on the last morning was more than irritating. However, the schedule was not affected. The closing ceremony had to go into the (accommodating) Suncastle. It was well attended and the following were awarded:-

   VICTOR LUDORUM (Most Men winners/finalists)
      Durham
   VICTRIX LUDORIX (Most Women winners/finalists)
      Derbyshire
   Under 25 Player of the Year
      Alex Scott (Northumberland)

 Notable achievements

Update 30Oct24 - having brought the outdoor Rolls of Honour up to date ......

•            Northumberland last won the Adams Trophy 55 years ago
•            Graham Agger (Northants) retained the Veteran Singles title. 

Naomi Scott & family (Northumberland) . . .Naomi won the mixed trips with husband Steven & son Alex, then skipped the 3 wood trips to a win. She was also runner-up in the Champ of Champs.
Before being voted Young Player of the Tournament, Alex was runner-up in the U25 singles and played with sister Zoe in the U25 pairs, losing narrowly in round 2 to the eventual winners from Suffolk).

Alan Lawton (Durham). Won the pairs with his brother John in the light rain on Saturday and then the Champ of Champs in the heavy rain that followed.

Janet Chapman (Huntingdonshire). Equalling the all-time record of 6 qualifications Janet was another who played twice in the closing day rain. She was runner-up in the senior singles and senior ladies pairs.

Ollie Jeapes (Northants). Winner of the Under-25 singles and had a narrow defeat in the Under-25 pairs.

In line with the growing trend for multiple qualification for the week, the following also appeared in 2 finals: 
Trevor Bannister (Lincs); Paul Freeman (N'umbld); Tracy & Jordon Philpott (mother & son, Lincs).