MELTON & DISTRICT IBC TO HOST NATIONAL FINALS FOR YOUNG BOWLERS

Thirty-two of England’s best young bowlers will be taking part in the English Bowls Youth Development Scheme (EBYDS) National School of Excellence at Melton & District Indoor Bowls Club on Sunday 28th October from 9.30am.

The players, aged from eight to 18, qualified for the prestigious event following a series of county and regional qualifying events over the last 12 months.

During the day all of the players will participate in a series of matches and skills tests to determine the winners.

Many previous winners of the event have gone on to represent England at international level, including Sian Gordon who is heading off to the World Championships in Autsralia later this year.

Bernard Millard, Chair of the EBYDS, explained: “The EBYDS is jointly-funded by Bowls England and the English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd, and provides a firm basis for young bowlers to develop in the sport, with many of the international selectors and managers on hand to see them in action. I would like to thank all of those clubs and county officials that have given their time and facilities this year to host the county and regional events, and also Melton & District IBC for their assistance in staging the National Finals.”

The participating players are:

Juniors: