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Bowls Yorkshire is delighted to invite all 2025 Alsop Squad members, supporters and spectators to a special presentation event celebrating Yorkshire’s fantastic achievement in bringing the prestigious Alsop Trophy back to Yorkshire for the first time in 25 years. The event will take place on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at Northallerton Bowls Club, now officially recognised as the home of the Yorkshire Alsop Trophy Squad. Players, supporters and members of the bowls community are w

I am pleased to announce that finally Bowls England have released the figure showing the number of qualifiers each county gets at Leamington this year. Here is our summary: Men's Four Bowl Singles - Yorkshire get two qualifiers as we ranked 21st with the top 27 getting two qualifiers. Our 95 entries were well above the 71 which was 28th. Pairs - Yorkshire get two qualifiers as we ranked 24th with the top 27 getting two qualifiers. Our 72 entries were above the 57 of 28th. Tr

Yesterday, Sunday 10th May, Yorkshire Ladies enjoyed an excellent day at the Northern Counties Finals held at Consett Bowls Club, Durham, competing in all four disciplines. In the Singles semi-final, Cressida Fordy was narrowly defeated by the eventual winner from Cumbria. Our Pairs team of Janet Farnsworth and Wendy Pickard battled hard but were defeated by Cumbria in the final. There was great success, however, in both the Triples and Fours competitions. Sue Entwistle, Kath

The Bowls Yorkshire Ladies had a lovely sunny afternoon's bowling, followed by a cream tea, at York Railway B&SC to get the new season underway.

We were blessed with a beautiful hot and sunny day, perfect for getting out on the green. The session kicked off with a warm-up, followed by a fun and engaging target mat activity to get everyone into the swing of things. Our juniors then worked hard practicing a range of key bowling skills, including: • Jack movement • Drawing shots • Weight control • Driving shots Short break for lunch and then the juniors received a training session on measuring, expertly led by David & Le

Entries are now open for the Scarborough Open Bowls Tournament 2026, and it’s shaping up to be another fantastic week of competitive and social bowling. Taking place from 7th–12th September 2026, the tournament will be hosted across two excellent venues—South Cliff BC and Scalby BC—offering a welcoming atmosphere, great facilities, and food available throughout the week. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or simply enjoy the game, this is a brilliant opportunity to be part

Long-serving Driffield Rec Bowls Club member Janet Farnsworth has been awarded the prestigious Bowls England Certificate of Merit in recognition of her outstanding dedication and lifelong contribution to the sport. Janet, who has played for Driffield since 1980, received the national honour at the Bowls England annual awards. She has been a tireless supporter of the club through many changes and challenges, and in 2011 became the first Lady President of the Yorkshire Bowling

Burniston and Cloughton Bowls Club are holding a Whistle Stop Triples on Sunday 19th July 2026

Join us on Sunday 17th May for a fun day of bowling with the chance to win £50 and a trophy. Enter by 10th May 2026 ....

We’re pleased to launch the new Bowls Yorkshire website — a clearer, more modern home for county news, competitions, and resources....

Read our first newsletter of 2026 including updates on who’s who in Bowls Yorkshire, our new Constitution, our focus group, and current volunteer vacancies

Nominations are requested from men and women who wish to be considered by the Selection Committee for inclusion in the Mixed Over 60s Inter County Matches during the 2026 season.