This year the WCGBA reaches a major milestone in its history. From the early days when a small number of Welsh clubs travelled over the border to play friendlies in England, to the present day as we compete in County Championships for Men, Ladies, Juniors and Vets, Wales punches well above its weight when it comes to both individual and team performances. To celebrate our 100 years, a date for a unique tournament has been set aside – Sunday 31st May 2026 – where the best of Welsh bowls will be featured for all to enjoy. The competition is open to all players registered with a WCGBA club, male, female, veterans and juniors. The max number of entries will be

Report from Andy Peel. On 10 March 2026, we held our latest greenkeepers coffee morning, this time in the Wrexham area at Llay miners. The morning was once again jointly sponsored by Sisis Dennis in conjunction with the North Wales area representatives in the shape of Mr. Glyn Hughes from Major Owen of Penrhyndeudraeth and Origin Amenities. First up was Mr Ben Lloyd from Sisis Dennis, talking through a range of essential maintenance equipment, from mowers and scarifiers to the equally important aeration machines that are available for the upkeep of the bowling green. We then moved on to Mr John Mooney from Origin Amenities who presented a short but very comprehensive talk on the importance of both topdressing and

If your club is running any open competitions this season, you will need to apply for a competition certificate from the WCGBA. You’ll likely need one from the BCGBA as well. The process is very straightforward. The guidance on the forms page will explain the type of certificate you should request and it’s cost. You can pay by card online, by bank transfer or by cheque.