County Teams
Bowls Yorkshire is proud to field a wide range of County Teams across both men’s and women’s competitions. Representing the county is a significant achievement, and there are opportunities for players at all levels to take part in high‑quality inter‑county fixtures throughout the season.
Opportunities Available
These fixtures are central to our representative programme and carry significant history, pride, and competitive standing within the county calendar. Examples include the Alsop Trophy and White Rose for men, and the Stella Logan and Northern Trophy for women. These matches provide high‑level county representation and are an important platform for showcasing Yorkshire talent.
Alongside these fixtures, Yorkshire also competes in the national Bowls England pathways, where success can lead to qualification for the national finals at Royal Leamington Spa. Examples include the Middleton Cup and Balcomb Trophy for men, and the John’s Trophy and Walker Cup for women.
You can find out more about these competitions and how to nominate to play in them by clicking on the relevant County Team link in the table below.
Nominations and Selection
County team nominations are sought before the start of each season. The current process is:
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Nomination forms are issued to all affiliated clubs ahead of the season - nomination forms will also be posted on this website.
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Clubs are invited to submit the names of players who wish to be considered.
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Selections are then made by the relevant County Team Selectors, based on the nominations received and the needs of each squad.
Players selected for county teams will be contacted directly with fixture details, expectations, and further information.
County Teams
Title | Level | Gender |
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The Roses | County | Women |
John's Trophy | National | Women |
Walker Cup | National | Women |
Stella Logan | County | Women |
Northern Trophy | County | Women |
Mixed Over 60s Inter County | National | Mixed |
Balcomb Trophy | National | Men |
The White Rose | National | Men |
Middleton Cup | National | Men |
Alsop Trophy | County | Men |