The League’s clubs have been urged not to miss a ‘Big’ chance to help grow the sport this coming summer – by signing up to an expanded Big Bowls promotion.
“The 2026 Commonwealth Games will see bowls take centre stage at one of the biggest sporting events of the summer – giving our sport a real golden opportunity to grow,” said a spokesperson for the British Crown Green Bowling Association.
“And to make sure clubs can capitalise on this moment, Bowls’ Big Weekend is expanding in 2026 into Bowls’ Big Summer – creating more time, more activity, and more chances for people to have a go.
“This means more opportunities for clubs to welcome new players; support alongside normal start-of-season recruitment; making the most of activity happening right across the year.
“Our aim is simple – get as many people as possible onto the greens ahead of Glasgow 2026 that starts on July 23.”
County Development Officer Pauline Wilson is backing the change of approach and urged all Mid Shropshire clubs to sign up early to the campaign
BCGBA stress that if you’re a club thinking:
How do we attract new people?
How do we link activity across the season?
How do Play Bowls, Bowls Bash and BIG Summer fit together?
…then these sessions are for you:
BOWLS BIG SUMMER | EDUCATION PROGRAMME
These online sessions will explain:
What Bowls’ BIG Summer is
How clubs can get involved
How it links with Play Bowls, Bowls Bash and Big Weekend
What support will be available
MARCH SESSIONS (CHOOSE ONE):
Wednesday 18 March | 10:00–11:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bowls-big-summer-tickets-1981842006792?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 24 March | 18:00–19:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bowls-big-summer-tickets-1981846050888?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 27 March | 13:00–14:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bowls-big-summer-tickets-1981849223377?aff=oddtdtcreator
Not registered your interest yet?
Be the first to hear more about Bowls’ BIG Summer and future support:
r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/6UDT-L8L/bowlsbigsummer26
CLUB CALLS – February AGM Dates
Stockton- on Tuesday 17th February at Norton Village Hall at 7.30pm
Highley – Tuesday 17th February at 7.30pm at Highley Working Men’s Club
Bridgnorth – Wednesday 18th February at 7.30pm
Shifnal – Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm at the Shifnal War Memorial Club.
Bowring AGM is on Monday 23rd February at 7.30pm
Albrighton on Friday 6th March at 6.30pm