Youth Development
At Bowls Yorkshire, we believe that investing in young bowlers today is the foundation of a thriving sport tomorrow. We are committed to developing a structured pathway for junior players of all abilities, from those just discovering the game to those with ambitions to represent Yorkshire at national level.
Our youth programme supports both male and female bowlers through dedicated coaching sessions, competitive opportunities, and county representation in regional and national competitions. In the coming season, we are working to further integrate formal coaching into junior squad development.
2026 Junior Events
All junior players and their clubs are encouraged to get involved. This season's programme of events is as follows:
Junior Get-Together
Saturday 2nd May
York Railway RB&SC
11am – 3pm
Ladies Under 24 Singles
Saturday 23rd May
West Bank Park
10am
White Rose Trial
Saturday 30th May
Venue TBA
TBA
Amy Rose Regional Final
Sunday 14th June
Dunnington BC
TBA
White Rose Regional Final
Sunday 21st June
Borough Park, Redcar
TBA
Men's Under 24 Singles
Saturday 20th June
York Railway RB&SC
TBA
Men's Under 24 Pairs
Sunday 12th July
Kirbymoorside BC
TBA
Under 18 Singles
Sunday 19th July
York Railway RB&SC
TBA
Please check back to this page and our Facebook page for updates and any venue confirmations closer to the time.
Support Our Young Bowlers — Sponsorship Opportunities
Bowls is a sport for everyone, and we want to make sure that cost is never a barrier to a young person enjoying and progressing in the game. Sponsorship of our youth programme makes a real and direct difference, helping us to provide:
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Equipment and uniforms for junior players
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Subsidised participation for families, keeping the sport affordable for all
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Support for young Yorkshire players competing at national level
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Opportunities for young people from lower-income families to take part and thrive
If your business or organisation would like to be part of our journey — and be visible to our growing community of clubs, players and families right across Yorkshire — we would love to talk to you. Read more on our Sponsorship page.
Get involved
Whether you're a young bowler looking to develop your game, a club wanting to encourage junior members, or a potential sponsor, please get in touch with one of our Youth Development Managers:
- Cressida Fordy, youth.manager@bowlsyorkshire.co.uk
- Mike Bruce, mens.comps@bowlsyorkshire.co.uk