PRESS RELEASE

After the successful inaugural ‘Premier Threes’ singles competition last season the East Midlands Premier Bowls, supported by the English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd, have today announced the continuation of this event for the 2010-2011 season.

The ‘Premier Threes’, sponsored by Brewin Dolphin, will be held on Sunday 1st May 2011 at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre and is The New Face of Bowls.

The ‘Race for Nottingham’ takes the format of 5 Open singles competitions at participating clubs across the East Midlands and Norfolk. Players are vying for a place in the top 48 on the ranking list and with it an automatic invite to play in the ‘Premier Threes’ event on 1st May.

The 5 Opens are: -
-  Lincoln Friday 15th to Saturday 16th October 2010
-  Spalding Monday 27th to Tuesday 28th December 2010
-  Acle Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd January 2011
-  Boston Friday 11th to Saturday 12th February 2011
-  Ely Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd April 2011

The EMPB and EIBA Ltd are exploring the opportunity of expanding the number of regions involved from 2012 and any Club interested in becoming part should contact the EMPB at empbowls@ntlworld.com
For more information please contact:
Peter Thompson
Chief Operating Executive
EIBA Ltd
01664 481 900
peterthompson@eiba.co.uk