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Outdoor Competitions
The road leads to Skegness…
From May to July, our members compete to reach the National Finals at Skegness, Lincolnshire. There are a number of competitions including several mixed events to enter.
Rinks
Teams of 3 compete in a variety of formats including 2 bowl and 3 bowl rinks and mixed rinks.
Under 25
Younger players compete in a number of different competitions including singles and pairs
Pairs
Teams of 2 play across a number of different formats including the mixed and Over/Under 25 format
Singles
There are a number of different competitions in singles including 4 bowl Champion, Under 25s and Senior members
Indoor Competitions
Lincoln here we come…
Played from December to April, members compete indoors for a chance to represent the county at the National Indoor finals. Until recently these finals has been held every April at Newark but have changed location in 2023 to be held at Lincoln.
Rinks
Teams of 3 compete over 21 ends with 2 bowls per player
Singles
Players try to be the first to reach 21 shots. 4 bowls per player.
Pairs
Teams of 2 compete over 21 ends with 2 bowls per player
Senior Singles
Players must be over 65 to enter and play to 21 shots with 4 bowls per player
ADAMS & Newton
Club Knockout
Durham CEntenary
Derbyshire trophy
A competitive history
As a county we support and encourage all our members and we are delighted to have achieved multiple national titles both individually and in team games
About us
Affiliated to the English Bowling Federation, we are the home for Federation bowls in Northumberland.
We offer opportunities for affiliated clubs and their members to take part in competitions and leagues under English Bowling Federation rules throughout the outdoor and indoor season
The benefits of playing bowls
Lawn bowls is a low impact, precision sport recommended by healthcare professionals around the world for the multiple health and mental benefits it provides,.
Challenge
However far you aim to take your bowling career, every end is a challenge to delivery consistently and accurately
Competition
Test your progress against other teams and against other players
Enjoyment
A sport that can be enjoyed for decades by everyone from juniors through to veterans
Activity
Bowls is a low impact sport that can be used as part of an exercise regime even if you have existing health issues that would prevent you participating in higher intensity sports
Enjoy time outdoors
There’s nothing finer than enjoying a game of bowls on a warm summer evening but be warned…you can get wet too!
Social
Make life long friends amongst your team mates and competitors
