Somerset Bowls Association

21/10/2026

Oli Collins talk to Bowls England

20/10/2026

The only Nationally Recognised Qualification for the sport of Bowls in England, wholly supported by Bowls England, EIBA Ltd and with contributions from BCGBA and ESMBA. The knowledge gained from this qualification will ensure coaches have developed an understanding of safe, ethical, and effective bowls coaching. It also enables coaches (who are aged over 18) to deliver pre-prepared sessions provided by Coach Bowls.

Course Dates/Times

Module 1 – Monday 21st December 2027 – Zoom Call – Start Time: 5.30pm
Module 2 – Monday 4th January 2027 – Zoom Call – Start Time: 5.30pm
Module 3 – Sunday 10th January 2027 – @ Ilminster IBC – Start Time: 9am
Module 4 – Saturday 13th March 2027 – @ Ilminster IBC – Start Time: 9am

The only Nationally Recognised Qualification for the sport of Bowls in England, wholly supported by Bowls England, EIBA Ltd and with contributions from BCGBA and ESMBA. The knowledge gained from this qualification will ensure coaches have developed an understanding of safe, ethical, and effective bo...

15/10/2026

Final reminder that Saturday is the Somerset Communication Meeting at Mark Moor 10 am . Please make sure your club sends 1 delegate to engage with us and help with county development .

19/09/2026

Reminder to clubs that the Somerset communication meeting is on Saturday 17th October 10 am - 12 pm

Please send a club representative if possible to this event .

Also a reminder that the membership mop up affiliation form is due in to Somerset county secretary by 20th September .

There are a number of clubs who haven’t sent this back yet !

13/09/2026

Pictured our two Bowls England Junior Internationals Oli Collins & Madi King who competed at Leamington Spa this weekend in the British Isles Junior Championships.

The Boys won the title with the last game against Scotland going down to the last bowl.

The Girls finished second to a last end measure.

Two equally close games!

Congratulations both!

12/09/2026

Great day of bowling at Ashcombe Park, 8 clubs playing the semifinals and finals of the Fear Cup and Plate. Well done to every player and special congratulations to the Plate winners Bloomfield and Cup winners Ilminster 🙌🙌

10/09/2026

SBA Semi/Finals Day Results

05/09/2026

A special mention to all our Medallists!
Congratulations to all who qualified!

🥇Fliss Sheldrake & Madi King (Clevedon Bowling Club) - Ladies U24 Pairs.

🥈Fliss Sheldrake (Clevedon Bowling Club) - Ladies U17 Singles
🥈Taunton Bowling Club - O60 Mixed Two Fours

🥉Leo & Brian Purnell (Bristol Bowling Club) - Foundation Pairs
🥉Madi King & Olivia Starr (Clevedon Bowling Club) - Ladies Pairs
🥉Clevedon Bowling Club - Ladies Top Club

Wondering how many medals your county won at the 2026 National Bowls Finals? Keen to see which county won the most titles?

We have you covered👍

Take a look through our ‘Medal Table’ celebrating the achievements of counties around England👏

🥇Title Winner
🥈Runner Up
🥉Semi-Final Appearance

03/09/2026

AUTUMN COMMUNICATION MEETING
Date for your diaries:
Saturday 17th October 2026. 10.00am start.
Mark Village Hall. TA9 4NY. (next to Mark Moor Bowls Club).
Following the success of the new format of the Spring Communication Meeting, we have, as promised
arranged a follow-up meeting to give clubs the opportunity to provide feedback to shape the future of
the County, and enable us to improve the way we help and support our clubs and members.

We encourage every club to attend and share their views.

Agenda available on county website

29/08/2026

Today is the final day of Somerset involvement!

Following a 4-0 victory over Herts, Clevedon Bowling Club progressed to the Semi-Final of the ladies Top Club.

This morning they face the home team of Royal Leamington Spa, if successful the lunch time Final will be against either Cleethorpes or Kings!