• The qualifying round were played on Saturday 16 May. These are the 32 qualifiers
• The final will be played on Sunday 28 June in the Flintshire area.
• The Welsh Champion and 5 others will go forward to represent Wales at the BCGBA final on Saturday 25 July, at Northern Club, Merseyside.

Gwyn Morris Rules

• This is open to any Welsh registered bowler aged 60 or over on the date the qualifying round is played. All games are 21 up off 3.
• The prelim rounds will be played in each area on Wednesday 27 May. 11:45 scratch from 12:00 start.
• 16 players will qualify for the WCGBA final, which will be played on Wednesday 10 June in the Gwynedd area.
• The Welsh Champion and 3 others will go forward to the BCGBA Jack & Jean Isherwood Veterans Final to be played on Wednesday 1 July, at Prees Recreation Club, Shropshire.

Veterans Merit Rules

In Flintshire, on Sychdyn, CH7 6ED, 6 players will play down to 2 qualifiers.

In Glyndwr, on Old Colwyn, LL29 9NP, 12 players will play down to 3 qualifiers.

In Gwynedd on Caernarfon Town, LL55 1BA, 24 players will play down to 7 qualifiers.

In Wrexham, on Pentre Broughton, LL11 6PE, 16 players will play down to 4 qualifiers.

• This is open to all female Welsh registered bowlers. There are no qualifying rounds and the final will be played on Sunday 24 May at Hawkesbury, CH7 3HA in the Flintshire Area.
• Scratch will be a 10:00 for a 10:15 start
• BCGBA dress code applies
• The number of players who go forward to represent Wales at the BCGBA Ladies Merit final is dependant on the number of entries.
• The BCGBA final will be played on Saturday 11 July at Pennfields BC, Dudley & District.

Ladies Merit Rules

• This was played on Sunday 10 May at Abergele Bowling Club. See the News item for the full write up
• The Jack Dougal and Haiden Williams will go forward to the BCGBA Junior Merit on Sat 15 August in Ighten Mount BC, North Lancs and Fylde.
• Jack and Haiden and Ffion Gell and Amelia Northop will go forward to the BCGBA Boys Individual Merit and the BCGBA Girls Individual Merit. Both will be played on 5 September in Owley Wood.
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• This is open to all WCGBA registered bowlers, male and female, who have attained the age of 18 years but not reached the age of 25 years on 1 Jan 2026.
• There is no qualifying round and the final will be played on Sunday 26 July at a venue TBA.
• The winner and others will qualify for the BCGBA final to be played on 9 August at Cleckheaton Sports, Yorkshire

18-25 Merit Rules

Closing Date for entries: 3 July 2026

This will be played on Sunday 31 May at Llay Bowling Club, Wrexham. Start time 10am

• The competition is open to all players registered with a WCGBA club, male, female, veterans and juniors. The max number of entries will be 64.
• The entry fee will be £20.
• First Prize £800.
• For the players listed below, please confirm you place by sending the entry fee of £20 by bank transfer to Nat West Sort Code 52-21-43 Account Number 27119041; Include CENT and your name as the reference.
• Starting time groups will be published on Friday 29 May.

• WCGBA final will be on Saturday 4 July, at a venue TBA.
• BCGBA final will be Sunday 8 August.

Ladies Pairs Rules

Closing date for entries: 5 June 26

• WCGBA final will be on Sunday 23 August, at a venue TBA.
• BCGBA final will be Sunday 3 October.

Mixed Pairs Rules

Closing date for entries: 31 July 26

• This competition is restricted to players who received their (first) BCGBA number in 2025 or 2026. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a competition to encourage beginners to the game. If the WCGBA has any concerns that your BCGBA registration is not your first reg, please do not be surprised if we ask for more details from you.
• It is NOT open to players who have received a new replacement BCGBA card or to players who have returned to the game after a spell away.
• This will be played on Sunday 9 August at a venue TBA.
• The winner and others will qualify for the BCGBA Beginners Competition on Saturday 19 September at a venue TBA.
• ALL games will be 21-up, off 3.

Beginners Competition Rules

Closing date for entries: 3 July 2026

• Due to clashes with other area finals, the date has been changed to Sunday 20 September in the Wrexham area.
• The list of 16 qualifying competitions, and reserve competitions (in case of duplicate winners) will be announced by the end of May .

Champion of Champions Rules