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ASHFORD IBC: THE CLUB WITH A FIVE-YEAR-OLD MEMBER, A 95-YEAR-OLD MEMBER AND A ROBIN WHO MOVED IN  - 29.10.2026
For more than 20 years, Ashford IBC has been in its current home, but its membership has changed considerably since the six-rink centre opened in 2004.Click here to read more.
2026/27 PARA INTERNATIONAL TRIALISTS SELECTED - 27.10.2026
We are delighted to announce our 2026/27 Para International Trialists!
Congratulations to everyone selected. We look forward to welcoming them to Erewash IBC on Saturday 7 November for the first stage of the international selection process.
Para Trialists
DENNY PLATE AND YETTON PLATE DRAWS COMPLETE - 23.10.2026
Please see the updated 'Plate' draws by clicking the competition you wish to see: Denny Plate and Yetton Plate.

The full draws for the Denny Plate and Yetton Plate will be published on the Competitions Portal following the completion of all Denny Cup & Yetton Trophy first round matches. Please note that on occasion the 'additional date' which is stipulated in the Diary of Events may also be required. This is to ensure that the 'Plate' rounds are brought in line with the Denny Cup / Yetton Trophy rounds.

CAN ALL TEAMS PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL DENNY & YETTON PLATE RESULTS ARE SENT TO carlhiggins@eiba.co.uk following the conclusion of each tie so that the draw can be updated ASAP giving teams the notice required to make arrangements for the next round.
FIRST 2027 OPEN SINGELS CIRCUIT EVENTS NOW LIVE - 23.10.2026
The latest OSC events live as of 09:30 this morning:
Donyngs 2-3 January 2027
Bromsgrove 9-10January 2027
JOHN MCGUINNES TO SCOPE FUTURE ENGLAND BOWLS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME - 22.10.2026
The proposed merger of Bowls England and English Indoor Bowling Association (EIBA) to form England Bowls presents a significant opportunity to create a more player-centric, impactful and consistent England performance programme. A joined-up, all-year-around approach to talent development, coaching, selection and international player management has clear benefits and the incredible success of Glasgow 2026 has already demonstrated the results of positive and effective collaboration. Click here for the document.  
ONE MONTH TO GO UNTIL THE OPEN SINGLES CIRCUIT GRAND FINAL - 21.10.2026
There is now just one month to go until the 2026 Open Singles Circuit Grand Final, which will take place at Cambridge Chesterton IBC on 21-22 November.

The player list for this season's showpiece event has now been confirmed, with the leading bowlers from across the Open Singles Circuit season set to compete for the title.

As is customary for the Open Singles Circuit Grand Final, the draw for the Group Stage will take place at 8pm on Friday 20 November, ahead of the weekend's action.

Saturday will feature six rounds of group matches and will reach its conclusion on Sunday, with the Last 16 at 9.30am, culminating with the Final at 3.30pm, when the 2026 Open Singles Circuit Champion will be crowned.

EIBA TV will provide coverage from Cambridge Chesterton throughout the weekend. Further details regarding the broadcast schedule will be announced closer to the event.
OSC Grand Finals of 2025
MIXED UNDER 18 SQUAD DAY - 16.10.2026
U18 squad 2026-27
WIN £1,000 CRUISE CREDIT - 12.10.2026
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ENGLAND BOWLS BOARD DESIGNATE: PREPARING FOR A UNIFIED FUTURE - 06.10.2026
Leading a clear route for the proposed amalgamation of Bowls England and the English Indoor Bowling Association. Click here for the article.  
RETAINING NEW BOWLS CLUB MEMBERS - 01.10.2026
If new bowlers do not feel welcomed, supported or connected to the club, there is a risk they will drift away before they have truly discovered everything that indoor bowls has to offer. Click here for tips that have helped other clubs.
GLASGOW 2026 IS OVER - NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS FOR INDOOR BOWLS CLUBS - 28.09.2026
The question for every indoor bowls club should be simple: how do we turn the people who watched Glasgow 2026 into people who walk through our doors? Read more here.
2027 WORLD BOWLS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE CONFIRMED - 24.09.2026
Hartlepool and District Indoor Bowling Club, a coastal seaport town located in the Northeast region of England, within the ceremonial county of County Durham, will stage the event hosted by the English Indoor Bowling Association and co-sanctioned by the International Indoor Bowls Council. Click here for further details.
FROM A £100,000 COUNCIL PROJECT TO SIX NATIONAL FINALS TITLES - 22.09.2026
How Spalding IBC has kept bowls moving for more than 50 years. Read more here.
SANDY HAZELL RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL INDOOR BOWLS - 17.09.2026
Sandy Hazell has announced that she is retiring from the England indoor international team. Read more about her incredible accomplishments here.

HARPENDEN & DISTRICT IBC 4-WEEK INDUCTION PROGRAMME - 03.09.2026
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BULLION HOUSE PARTNERS WITH THE EIBA - 28.08.2026
The English Indoor Bowling Association is delighted to announce a new 2-year partnership with Bullion House, a London based gold and precious metal dealer.
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Bullion House sponsors EIBA
TASTER DAYS AT ST NEOTS  - 18.08.2026
St Neots IBC is holding a selection of Taster Days starting in September and going through to March 2027. Click here be taken to their website.  
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SAFEGUARDING - Current Bulletin (October 2026): click here
SAFEGUARDING COURSES FOR 2026 - to view course click here

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