Welcome to The Jack, our fortnightly e-newsletter!

This weekend will see some counties reach the National Finals with the Regional Finals of all Inter-County Competitions - read on to see the fixtures notice.

Gordon Short will be taking to Devon's bowling greens on Monday 20th July to commence a mammoth challenge to commemorate his 100th birthday which he celebrated earlier this year.

We are delighted to announce that after a successful application and intensive interview process, we have appointed both a Commonwealth Games Para-Team Manager and a Men's Junior International Team Manager.

Celebration Matches have continued across the country with Surrey's Yasmina Hasan stepping up to join the Bowls England representative team at Woolston and District BC, Hampshire. This year's Celebration Matches have provided a great opportunity for talented young players to represent us around the country.

From 19th July, Clubs are not required to enforce any COVID restrictions by law. We are recommending, however, that Government guidance on mask wearing indoors is still adhered to by our Clubs, and that all Clubs continue to utilise the NHS COVID app to ensure the spread of the virus is limited.

And finally, are you ready to take your game to the next level? We're looking for players to submit videos, as part of our new video series: Let's see how you roll! The best players and coaches in the country will be on hand to offer tips and tricks to improve your game, read on to find out how to take part.

100-End Challenge for Centenarian Short

New faces join Performance Management set-up

Surrey youngster Yasmina Hasan reports

on Celebration Match experience

Surrey’s Yasmina Hasan was one of several Bowls England Under 18 Academy and Youth Development players to be invited to participate in this year’s Celebration Matches.

Our Celebration Matches recognise clubs and counties who are commemorating special occasions and wish to mark the occasion with a Bowls England representative team. The team has currently completed 10 of the 32 fixtures, with the remaining games to be played throughout the summer.

COVID Guidance Update

From 19th July, Clubs are not required to enforce any COVID restrictions by law. We are recommending, however, that Government guidance on mask wearing indoors is still adhered to by our Clubs, and that all Clubs continue to utilise the NHS COVID app to ensure the spread of the virus is limited.

We are sure that the bowls community will respect people's personal choices regarding masks, social distancing and their own well-being.

Following the latest Government update, we are working with various stakeholders, including Warwick District Council and Public Health England, to confirm the plans for the Bowls England National Finals and will issue an update next week. We made a commitment to ensure that we managed the season safely for all participants and we are determined to see that through. We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate this situation.

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