Category: MSBL News

The comps keep coming for the League’s bowlers following on from the Fletcher Junior Doubles at Trench at the weekend. The under-18 knockout attracted 11 pairs to Trench on Saturday 11th July and, after an agonising defeat in last year’s final, Ellis Griffiths and Jack Cooke scorched to the title this time. The Prince of… Continue reading Comps Galore

Thankfully it is forecast to be cooling down from Heatwave II a bit after today so here’s goes with quick round-up from this week’s EGM & July Executive . . . The EGM approved all the rule change proposals, the bulk of them to the League’s Management Rules in line with the BCGBA’s 5-year development… Continue reading Double Take!

Two meetings for the price of one are the prospect for delegates of League clubs tomorrow – Tuesday 7th July The usual July executive meeting at Wellington’s Sir John Bayley Club will be preceded by an EGM at 7.30 to approve new rules, as called for as part of the BCGBA’s five-year development strategy. The… Continue reading Double Call

Not 1, not 2 but a terrific 3 Mid Shropshire clubs will now be running Junior Bowls Clubs throughout the school summer holidays. Albrighton, Bridgnorth and Edgmond will each be offering 5 sessions with DBS checked & qualified coaches. And County Development Oficer and coaching chief Pauline Wilson is delighted. “So that means up to 60… Continue reading Junior Joy x 3

Harry Church has become only the fifth bowler in more than 90 years to successfully defend the League’s Senior Merit crown. The Sinclair first team captain retained the Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Ltd-backed title by winning a classic final against a team-mate at Donnington Wood. His unfortunate rival was Ayden Smith, who had previously… Continue reading Harry x 2!

A young Shrewsbury bowler will make history in the League tomorrow – Saturday 27th June. Ellis Griffiths, aged 14, is believed to be the youngest ever qualifier for the finals of the Molson Coors Mid Shropshire Senior Merit, which takes place at Donnington Wood with a 2pm start. The Prince of Wales Hotel player, a… Continue reading Merit History

Given the extreme heat warnings issued for this week, the League’s officers are advising clubs to keep their bowlers safe and to use some common sense and talk to opponents. Fixtures can be re-arranged, but need to be played within 28 days, using the rule below and for inclement weather read extreme weather: Inclement Weather/Unfit… Continue reading Be Sensible

A new junior bowling course for the school summer holidays is being launched by another Mid Shropshire club. Edgmond, who boast the green voted best in the county for the last two years, are following the example set by Bridgnorth. “We are pleased to invite pupils aged 8 and over to join our Junior Summer… Continue reading School’s Out!

The League under-18 bowlers and selectors were celebrating again on Sunday 14th June after winning the Shropshire junior inter-league championship for the 4th year in a row. The A team came out on top of 6 teams that contested the 6-a-side title on the two greens at Wem BC, despite suffering a late player withdrawal… Continue reading Famous 4th!

Not many Shropshire bowlers have the chance to get a medal for winning a local competition – but they do in July at League club Much Wenlock. That’s where the bowls comps that are part of the Wenlock Olympian Games – with its medals – are being played. The open doubles for any combinations is… Continue reading Go For Gold!