WWCBA Handbook 2016

Www WCBA MISSION STATEMENT“To promote and manage a quality calendarof bowling activities providing a high level of choice and satisfaction to client groups.”OFFICIAL YEARBOOK2016 A REV:2:1904

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CONTENTSExecutive Officers and Addresses.......................................................................................... 2Executive Committees for 2016.............................................................................................. 5Sub-Committees for 2016........................................................................................................ 6Management Committee & General Meetings 2016/2017................................................ 7Programme 2016..................................................................................................................... 10List of Clubs And Secretaries - 2016..................................................................................... 13Affiliated Leagues & Organisations 2016............................................................................ 25Affiliated Clubs 2016............................................................................................................... 29Association Rules & Bye-Laws Names, Objectives and Constitution............................ 39Warwickshire Ladies County Crown Green Bowling Association..................................48The Referees’ Society (Established 1986) Name, Objectives & Constitution.............. 49League Competition Rules.................................................................................................... 51Business Houses League And Cup Rules............................................................................ 56Merit Competition Rules........................................................................................................ 58Rules for Cup Competitions.................................................................................................. 61Rules for Arthur Mitchell Cup Competition.......................................................................64Policies, Strategies and Guidelines...................................................................................... 67WWCBA Code of Conduct Strategy..................................................................................... 69WWCBA Guidance Note – Match Cancellation Courtesy................................................. 72Bowling Courtesies to be Observed By Both Genders.................................................... 73WWCBA Equality Policy.......................................................................................................... 74WWCBA Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Statement............................................... 75WWCBA Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy................................................. 76Standing Orders For General Meetings.............................................................................. 77Wwcba Guidelines For Member Clubs/Affiliated ClubsEngaging In Disciplinary/Appeals Procedures.................................................................. 78Procedure to be used by WWCBA Clubs For Grant Application....................................80Guidelines for Clubs whose Greens Face Closure............................................................. 81Insurance................................................................................................................................... 82WWCBA Coaching Scheme.................................................................................................... 83Laws Of The Game of Crown Green Bowls......................................................................... 85 1

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND ADDRESSESPHIL WHITEHEAD (Moor Lane) DANNY WIGGIN (Sutton Park) President 2016-2017 Deputy President 2016-2017DAVID PERRY (Sutton Park) CHRIS PRICE (Broomfield) Chairman 1996-2016 Association Secretary 2016 2

DARREN SIMPKIN (Greville Arms) DARREN ANDREWS (Deers Leap) Association Treasurer 2008-2016 Fixture Secretary 2013-2016President Chairman & RegistrarPhil Whitehead (Moor Lane) David Perry (Sutton Park)51 Dean Road, Erdington B23 6QE. 28 Whitestone Road, Halesowen B63 3PU.Telephone: 0121 628 8841 (H) Telephone: 0121 602 0903 (H)07799 260281 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Association TreasurerDeputy President Darren Simpkin (Greville Arms)Danny Wiggin (Sutton Park) 211 Gilbertstone Avenue,43 Church Road, Sheldon B26 3UF. South Yardley B26 1HR.Tel: 0121 743 5498 (H), 07505 000169 (M). Telephone: 0121 706 1434 (H),Email: [email protected] or 07717 297122 (M), 07525 975868 (W)[email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary Fixtures Secretary & WebmasterChris Price (Broomfield) Darren Andrews (Deers Leap)139 Viceroy Close, Bristol Road, 5 Bandywood Crescent,Edgbaston B5 7UY. Kingstanding B44 9JX.Telephone: 07534 612077 (M) Telephone: 0121 325 1218 (H),Email: [email protected] 07973 839352 (M) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 3

Referees Secretary & Welfare Officer Active Management Committee 2016Mervyn Edwards (Moor Lane & Lea Hall) Steve Miller (Brookhill)118 Aylesford Road, Handsworth B21 8DG. 10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS.Telephone: 07714 704164 Tel: 0121 770 1330 (H), 07774 843896 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Officer Mick Mitchell (Great Barr)Phil Ellett (Raven) 132 Grestone Avenue,7 Camborne Road, Park Hall, Handsworth Wood B20 1LD.Walsall WS5 3JB. Tel: 0121 554 2724 (H), 07986 317869 (M).Telephone: 07771 521324 (M)Email: [email protected] Colin Pollard (Sutton Park) 151 Church Lane, Aston B7 5UG.Coaches Officer Tel: 0121 294 0696 (H), 07984 595893 (M)TBC Email: [email protected] Matches Liaison Officers Alan Tipton (Sutton Park)Senior, Junior and Veterans County 57 Antrobus Road, Boldmere,Matches and Midlands Alliance Sutton Coldfield B73 5EX.Championship Matches Tel: 0121 354 9609 (H), 07896 249140 (M)Darren Simpkin (Greville Arms) Email: [email protected] Association Treasurer for contact info. Tony Westwood (Ward End Social)BCGLBA County, Veterans and Junior c/o Ward End Social Club,County Team Championship Matches 10 St Margarets Road, Ward End B8 2BA.Jodie Faulkner (Ye Olde Knowle) Tel: 07443 514253 (M)See Coaches Officer for contact info. Email: [email protected] & Cups Officer Anne O’Loughlin (Hall Green)John Reid (Kings Norton) 2306 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath,33 Shirley Road, Cotteridge B30 2JA. Solihull B94 6NY.Telephone: 07757 611502 (M) Tel: 01564 784720 (H), 07971 073789 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] President Kate Fall (Woodbourne Sports)Cath Pooler (Greyhound) 6 Holly Drive, Hollywood B47 5JT.47 Abbotsford Avenue, Great Barr B43 6HB. Tel: 07973 932964 (M)Telephone: 0121 353 1957 Email: [email protected] Jodie Faulkner (Ye Olde Knowle) 153 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 9HY. Telephone: 07894 040507 (M) Email: [email protected] 4

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES FOR 2016Ex-officio: President Phil Whitehead Deputy President Danny Wiggin Secretary Chris Price Treasurer Darren Simpkin Chairman David PerryRegistrar: David PerryPast Presidents: M. Mitchell, M. Edwards, S. Miller, G. Harper, D.C. Allcock, A. Tipton, D. Perry, J. Hjelter, T. Turner, M. Johnson, A. Powell, R. Gurley, D. Simpkin, J. Reid.Life Members: D.C. Allcock, D. Chester, M. Edwards, R. Gurley, G. Harper, J. Hjelter, M. Johnson, C. Marson, S. Miller, M. Mitchell, D. Perry, A. Powell, J. Reid, D. Simpkin, A. Tipton, T. Turner, D. WigginManagement Committee Members: C. Pollard, T. Westwood, Jodie FaulknerLadies Management Committee Members: Cath Pooler (President), Kate Fall, Anne O’Loughlin, Jodie FaulknerBCGBA Referees: J. Beechey, M. Edwards, P. Ellett, S. Homer, D. Simpkin, D. Andrews, D. Perry, S. Meddings, Liz CooperBCGBA Delegate: John ReidBCGLBA Delegates: Kate Fall, Janet Pratley, Maureen Gamble, C. PriceVice Presidents: D. Andrews (Deers Leap), A. Bracken (Greville Arms), P. Brady (RABL), P. Brewer (Foden), D. Chester (Lea Hall), J. Davis (Greyhound), P. Ellett (Raven), Jodie Faulkner (Ye Olde Knowle), P. Gamsby (Kings Heath Park), A. Godden (Beeches), M. Hancock (West Warwickshire), B. Jones (George), Michelle Meadowcroft (Baldwin), M. Mitchell (Great Barr), L. Mole (Tanworth in Arden), R. Morris (Beaufort), Anne O’Loughlin (Hall Green), J. Overy (Hamstead Social), C. Price (Broomfield), A. Seager (WM Police), R. Swann (Sutton Park), R. Tuffnell (Richmond), M. Wakelam (Romsley), T. Williams (George), P. Wiseman (Pheasant) 5

SUB-COMMITTEES FOR 2016Competitions: J. Reid (Chairman) D. Andrews, C. Pollard, S. Miller, M. EdwardsLeague: D. Andrews (Chairman) P. Ellett, M. Edwards, C. Pollard, T. WestwoodDevelopment: P. Ellett (Chairman), D. Andrews, M. Edwards, C. Pollard, C. PriceDisciplinary: P. Ellett (Chairman), C. Price (Secretary) D. Andrews, A. Tipton, M. Mitchell, D. Wiggin, S. Miller, Michelle Meadowcroft, Jodie FaulknerReferees: M. Edwards (Chairman) D. Andrews, P. Ellett, Jodie FaulknerSenior, Veterans & Midlands D. Perry (Chairman)Alliance County Selection: M. Edwards, P. Whitehead, P. Gamsby, A. BrackenJunior County Selection: P. Whitehead (Chairman) D. Andrews, M. Edwards, Michelle Meadowcroft, M. MitchellLadies County Selection: Maggie Pailing (Chairperson), Michelle Meadowcroft, Jodie Faulkner, Sue Dunkley, Sarah SterlandLadies Junior Michelle Meadowcroft (Chairperson)County Selection: Anne O’Loughlin, P. WhiteheadLadies Veterans Anne Fisher (Chairperson)County Selection: Website Project Team: D. Andrews (Chairman), P. Ellett, C. Price, Jodie FaulknerPresentation Night: P. Whitehouse (Chairman), Anne O’Loughlin, D. Simpkin, C. Price, M. Edwards, Jodie Faulkner, Michelle Meadowcroft 6

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE &GENERAL MEETINGS 2016/20172016 FULL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS ALL MANAGEMENT MEETINGS COMMENCE AT (1900 hours)February 8th 2016 August 8th 2016March 14th 2016 September 12th 2016 April 11th 2016 October 10th 2016 May 9th 2016 November 14th 2016 June 13th 2016 December 12th 2016 July 11th 2016 2016 GENERAL MEETINGS 23rd March 2016 at 1930 Hours Secretaries General Meeting 28th September 2016 at 1930 Hours September AGM (Rules Revision)2016 FULL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (1900 hours) January 11th 2016 February 8th 2016 (Sub-Committee Selection) 2016 GENERAL MEETING January 27th 2016 at 1930 Hours January AGM (Finance & Elections) AGM DATES (WEDNESDAY)March 23rd 2016 – Secretaries General Meeting September 28th 2016 January 25th 2017 7

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W&W PROGRAMME 2016January 2016 13 Fr W&W Cup 1st Round (32 Teams)27 We W&W AGM (Lea Hall) 14 Sa League FixtureMarch 15 Su W&W Veterans Merit Final (alternative date)20 Su World Club Championship Prelim (Leyland Fox Lane Bowling Club) W&W Junior Doubles Merit Final23 We W&W Secretaries General Meeting Ladies County (Burton & District)27 Su World Club Championship Prelim 21 Sa League Fixture (Leyland Fox Lane Bowling Club) Ladies Junior County ChampionshipApril (TBC)2 Sa League Fixture (Alliance 2 & 3 only) 22 Su W&W Debbie Williams Mixed Pairs Prelims (If required)3 Su World Club Championship Prelim (Leyland Fox Lane Bowling Club) Arthur Mitchell (1st round) (Closing Date) (32 Teams)9 Sa League Fixture 28 Sa League Fixture10 Su World Club Championship Prelim (Leyland Fox Lane Bowling Club) 29 Su W&W Mens Pairs Prelims16 Sa League Fixture Ladies Dorothy Piearce Memorial Pairs (Local Finals)17 Su World Club Championship Finals (Leyland Fox Lane Bowling Club) June Ladies Club Championship 4 Sa League Fixture (Bald) (TBC) 5 Su Senior County (Cumbria)22 Fr W&W Cups Prelims (If Necessary) Ladies County (Cumbria)23 Sa League Fixture 11 Sa W&W David Perry Individual Merit24 Su Midlands Alliance Championship (Prelims) (North Midlands) League Fixture (Alliance 2 & 3 only) Ladies County (North Shropshire) Ladies Debbie Williams Individual Merit30 Sa League Fixture (Local Finals) (Broomfield/M&B)May 12 Su Junior County (Staffordshire)1 Su Senior County (Staffordshire) 14 Tu Ladies Veterans County Championship (TBC, 9.30am) W&W Veterans Merit (32 or less entries) Final 17 Fr W&W Cup 2nd Round (16 Teams) Arthur Mitchell (Preliminary Round) 18 Sa League Fixture (Closing date) (64 Teams) 19 Su W&W Junior Merit Final7 Sa League Fixture 25 Sa League Fixture Ladies Average Winners Classic (Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire) 26 Su W&W David Perry Individual Merit Final (TBC)8 Su Junior County (Cheshire) Ladies County (BYE) 10

July 14 Su Junior County Semi-Final or Junior County Supplementary Competition2 Sa League Fixture 20 Sa League Fixture3 Su Senior County (North Midlands) BCGBA Junior Individual Merit Final Arthur Mitchell (2nd round) (North Midlands) (Closing Date) (16 Teams) 21 Su ALL W&W Cup Finals6 We BCGBA Jack & Jean Isherwood Veterans Merit Final Ladies Waterloo & County Cup Finals (2 Green Neutral Venue)9 Sa League Fixture 27 Sa League Fixture British Ladies Merit Finals (Owley Wood, Cheshire) Ladies Junior Merit Final (TBC) 28 Su W&W Debbie Williams Mixed Pairs Final10 Su Junior County (Lancashire) September14 Th BCGBA Veterans County Championship (Prelims) 3 Sa League Fixture 4 Su Senior County Final15 Fr W&W Cup 3rd Round (8 teams) 10 Sa League Fixture16 Sa League Fixture Arthur Mitchell Semi-Finals (closing date) (4 Teams)17 Su Midland Masters Prelims 11 Su Junior County Final Ladies County (Staffordshire) 17 Sa League Fixture 18 Su Midland Masters Finals23 Sa League Fixture (Springvale S&S, Bilston)24 Su W&W Mens Pairs Final 24 Sa BCGBA Champion of Champions30 Sa BCGBA Senior Individual Merit Final (Waterloo, Blackpool) (Llay Miners Welfare, Wales) League Fixture (Alliance 2 & 3 only) 25 Su BCGLBA Champion of Champions League Fixture (Alliance 2 & 3 only) (Waterloo, Blackpool)31 Su Junior Ladies Merit (Local Finals) Arthur Mitchell FinalAugust 28 We W&W Rules Revision AGM4 Th BCGBA Veterans County Championship October (Final) 1 Sa BCGBA Mixed Pairs Final6 Sa League Fixture (Waterloo, Blackpool)7 Su Senior County Semi-Finals or November Supplementary Competition 26 Sa W&W Presentation Night Ladies Senior County Semi-Finals or Supplementary Competition January 2017 Arthur Mitchell (3rd round) 25 We W&W AGM (Lea Hall) (Closing Date) (8 Teams)12 Fr W&W Cup Semi-Finals (4 Teams)13 Sa League Fixture Ladies Dorothy Piearce Pairs Finals (Longton, North Lancs & Fylde) 11

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LIST OF CLUBS AND SECRETARIES - 2016ACOCKS GREEN/COLLEGE ARMS BEECHESStratford Road, Hall Green B28 8BJ Thornbridge Avenue,Telephone: 777 0619 Great Barr B42 2AEBus Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 31 and 41 to door. Bus No 952 from City to door. No 28, Mon-Sat, until 19.30 hours. 997, alight Thornbridge Avenue.Hon Sec: Ken Hunt30 Peel Close, Hampton In Arden, Hon Sec: Alan GoddenSolihull B92 0AL. 62 Delhurst Road, Great Barr,Tel: 01675 442297 (H) 07580 566315 (M) Birmingham B44 9UU.Email: [email protected] Tel: 360 2201 (H) Email: [email protected] Baldwins Lane, BELL INNHall Green B28 0QB Old Church Road,Telephone: 733 7944 Harborne B17 0BBGreen is located behind Hungry Horse Pub Bus Nos 11 & 29 - alight at Old Church Road,(formerly The Baldwin). Bus No 5 from proceed around church to Bell Inn. Parking isBirmingham to Solihull stops outside. allowed on Church car park if services not taking place.Hon Sec: Claire West110 Scribers Lane, Hall Green B28 0PD. Hon Sec: Tony FenlonTel: 218 5220 (H) 07788 147894 (M) 23 Goodwyn Avenue, Oldbury,Email: [email protected] West Midlands B68 0ES. Tel: 422 5079 (H), 07887 376122 (M).(note only drinks purchased from pub can be Email: [email protected] around the green) BLACK HORSEBANBURY Bristol Road South, B31 2QTThe Onward Club, Telephone: 475 1005107 Helmswood Drive,Chelmsley Wood B37 7NS Bus Nos 18, 49 ,61, 63, 98 and 144. Entry to green is through the main bar.Bus No 97 to top of Greenland Road.Green almost opposite, just to the right. Hon Sec: Mr David P. Tims Flat 59 Beeches Court, 1 Ashill Road,Hon Sec: Mac Whitehouse Rednal B45 9YB.108 Whitebeam Road, Tel: 453 5726 (H), 07852 881068 (M)Chelmsley Wood B37 7PD. Email: [email protected]: 770 9268 (H) 07879 073595 (M).Email: [email protected] 13

BOLDMERE SPORTS & SOCIAL BROOKHILLBoldmere Road, Boldmere B73 5HQ Holly Lane Sports Club, Holly Lane, Erdington B24 9LH200 yds from traffic lights at Chester Road.Bus No 111 from City passes entrance. Bus Nos 25 and 866 stop outside club .Hon Sec: Mick Lavender Hon Sec: Steve Miller302 Marsh Lane, Erdington, 10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS.Birmingham B23 6HR. Tel. 770 1330 (H), 07774 843896 (M).Tel: 07779 074957 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] BROOMFIELD Edgbaston Foundation Sports Ground,BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS Portland Road B17 8LSChurch Road, Boldmere B73 5RYTelephone: 373 4435 Bus Nos 11A, 11C, 80, 127, 128 & 129 to junction of City Road/Portland Road.Bus No 66 to Church Road/Chester Road junction. Hon Sec: Mark HadleyHon Sec: Andy Sprason 6 Rossendale Close, Halesowen B63 2BJ.26 Danford Way, Great Barr B43 5JL Tel: 07912 076849 (M).Tel: 682 5076 (H), 07811 311668 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Website www.broomfieldbc.comBRADFORD ARMS COLEBROOKToby Pub & Carvery, Chester Road, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley,Castle Bromwich B36 0AG Solihull B90 2LL.Telephone: 748 7675 Telephone: 733 3731Bus Nos 70, 71, 94 and 966. Bus No 6 from City to Stratford Green junction with Haslucks Green (approx 10 min walk to pub).Hon Sec: Lin Rooke No 49 stops outside pub.41 Chestnut Drive, Castle Bromwich B36 9BH. Hon Sec: Jonathan GriffinTel: 0121 684 2201 (H), 07903 108818 (M) 178 Acheson Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2JAEmail: [email protected] Tel: 745 7066 (H), 07971 717490 (M) Email: [email protected] BRITISH OAKPershore Road, Stirchley B30 2XS CROWN FORGET ME NOTTelephone: 458 1758 Tyburn Road, B24 0TH Telephone: 373 2050Bus 45 or 47 from City to the door. Train toBournville Station, ¼ Mile to Pershore Road. Bus No 67 & 914 pass the Club. Hon Sec: Richard Lewis(No dogs allowed around the bowling green) 64 Berkswell Road, Erdington B24 9ED. Tel: 681 0362 (H), 07887 841514(An electric fence has been erected, DO NOT climb Email: [email protected] or between the electric fence) Only drinks purchased from the club,Hon Sec: Mike Moloney may be consumed around the green.Flat 6, Avondale Court, 1204 Bristol Road South,Northfield, Birmingham B31 4JG.Tel: 477 5261 (H), 07801 849367 (M)Email: [email protected] 14

DEERS LEAP GREAT BARRQueslett Road East, B43 7EE. Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, B43 6JFBus No 33 Stops outside pub, 934 stops short walk. Bus 5 and 46 from Scott Arms and 5 and 46 from West Bromwich to Birmingham FA grounds.Hon Sec: Darren Andrews Bowling Green on site 100 yards along track.5 Bandywood Crescent, Oscott B44 9JX.Tel: 325 1218 (H), 07973 839352 (M). Hon Sec: David UptonEmail: [email protected] 36 Claverdon Drive, Great Barr B43 5HP. Tel: 357 7745 (H) 07585 065545 (M)DRAKES DRUM Email: [email protected] of Aldridge Road/11 Old Oscott Lane,Great Barr B44 8TR GREVILLE ARMSTelephone: 360 2224 Damson Lane, Solihull B91 2RB Telephone: 711 8031Bus No 46 from Snow Hill to door. Bus No 73 from Solihull or Chelmsley Wood.Hon Sec: Robert Capener97 Glenmead Road, Great Barr B44 8UE. Hon Sec: Simon BillingsleyTel: 605 0453 (H), 07969 691968 (M) Address.Email: [email protected] Tel: 777 3436 (H) 07763 347436 (M) Email: [email protected] & RICHMOND B.C.Erdington Conservative Club, NO after match refreshments will be provided.Orchard Road, Erdington B24 9HU GREYHOUNDBus No 28 to top of road or 966 outside club. 361 Court Lane, Erdington B23 5JX Telephone: 07762 757446Hon Sec: Gerry O’Brien6 Moxhull Drive, Sutton Coldfield B76 1LZ. Bus No 7 or 65 from City to Terminus, then turn leftTel: 351 2701 (H), 07785 337714 (M). into Court Lane (400mtrs), Local bus No 66, 66AEmail: [email protected] and 111 goes past PH.NOTE: Only drinks purchased from the club may be Hon Sec: Linda McConnellconsumed around the green. 183 Atlantic Road, Great Barr B44 8LL. Tel: 07703 193122 (M)GEORGE Email: [email protected] Road, Oldbury, Warley B68 9LNTelephone: 421 9921 (NOTE only drinks purchased from pub can be consumed around the green)Bus No 128 from City to the George or 127 toWernley PH then walk along Bleakhouse Road. HALL GREEN Rear of Bulls Head Inn,Hon Sec: Paddy McGuinness Stratford Road, Hall Green B28 9EF11 Conway Avenue, Oldbury, Warley B68 9NS. Telephone: 702 0931Tel: 552 6329 (H) 07917 858161 (M)Email: [email protected] Buses 4, 5 and 6 to Stratford Road / Fox Hollies junction. Train to Hall Green station then south on Stratford Road for ½ mile. Hon Sec: Peter Flowers 301 Yardley Road, Yardley B25 8NA. Tel: 628 6480 (H), 07745 329240 (M) Email: [email protected] 15

HAMSTEAD SOCIAL HOLLYFIELDSOld Walsall Road, Great Barr B42 1HY Hollyfields Sports & Conference Centre, Woodacre Road, off Holly Lane,Hon Sec: John Overy Erdington B24 9PA1 Ipswich Crescent, Great Barr B42 1LY. Telephone: 373 1018Tel: 537 5199 (H), 07972 017470 (M)Email: [email protected] Bus No 966 stops opposite Woodare Road, 200 yeards to club.No dogs allowed on club grounds Hon Sec: Bill ColeingHARBORNE 23 Heathgreen Close,Green Man PH, Harborne B17 9NE Chelmsley Wood B37 6UH.Telephone: 427 0961 Tel: 788 0079 (H) Email: [email protected] Nos 24, 22, 23, 29, 29a from City to corner ofMetchley Lane and Harborne Hill. KING GEORGE V Tally Ho Sports & Conference Centre,Hon Sec: Mrs Jenny Mason Pershore Road, Edgbaston B5 7RN36 Pinewood Drive, Bartley Green B32 4LD. Telephone 0121 626 8228Tel: 421 3281 (H), 07752 461039 (M)Email: [email protected] Bus Nos 62 or 63 to Tessall Lane.(No after match refreshments will be provided. Hon Sec: Mrs Bev PritchardOnly drinks purchased at the pub may be 1 The Croft, Middlemore Road,consumed around green) Northfield B31 3UE. Tel: 604 7495 (H), 01902 773658 (W),HIGHCROFT SOCIAL 07790 977936 (M)Highcroft Social Club, 485 Slade Road, Email: [email protected] Green B23 7JG KINGS HEATH PARKBus Nos. 65 & Outer Circle 11. Vicarage Road, Kings Heath B14 7TQHon Sec: Kenneth Cattell Bus Nos 11 & 35 to park gate.Flat 2, 30 Wendover Road, Erdington B23 5GG.Tel: 07882 833230 (M) Hon Sec: Colin WeaverEmail: [email protected] Flat 64 Fairbourne Tower, 2 Portfield Grove, Erdington B23 5UD.HOCKLEY HEATH Tel: 472 5232 (W) 07532 042398 (M)Recreation Ground, Old Warwick Road,Hockley Heath B94 6HH Email: [email protected] Nos 149, 150, 151 and X20. KINGS NORTON 129 Wychall Lane, Kings Norton B38 8AH.Hon Sec: Mrs Lorrie Sparks Telephone: 458 157011 Field Way, Hockley Heath, Solihull B94 6PQ.Tel: 01564 782721 (H) Bus Nos 47, 49 and 49E pass in Wychall Lane.Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Richard Walker Address. Tel: 476 7999 (H), 07914 511489 (M) Email: [email protected] 16

KINGS NORTON EX-SERVICE MARSTON GREEN1853 Pershore Road, Kings Norton B30 3DJ Rear of St Leonard Church, Elmdon Road, B37 7BTBus Nos 11, 18, 41, 45, 47 or 49 to Cotteridge. Hon Sec: Mrs Trevelyn UnderwoodHon Sec: Paul Kelly 104 Aylesford Drive, Marston Green B37 7BY.26 Lewis Road, Stirchley B30 2SX. Tel: 684 2358 (H).Tel: 444 6705 (H). 07798 790468 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] MINWORTH SOCIAL & LODGELEA HALL Minworth Social & Lodge, Robinson Way,Wood Lane, Handsworth B20 2AP Minworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 9BB.Telephone: 356 4126 Telephone: 351 1527No 11 to the Calthorpe Arms, Wood Lane. No 71 bus stops within approx. 100 metres of club.Hon Sec: Nick Blackmore Hon Sec: Shane FardonFlat 20, Emery House, 20 Turfpits Lane, 94, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B72Erdington B23 5DP. 1HH.Tel: 07974 911693 (M) Tel: 0121 354 6835 (H) 07982 034218 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected](Note only drinks purchased from club can be (Only refreshments purchased in the club mayconsumed around the green) consumed on the premises. Anyone bringing their own refreshments may be asked to leaveM & B PORTLAND ROAD the grounds).Edgbaston Foundation Sports Ground,Portland Road B17 8LS (No. 1 Green) MOOR LANE Moor Lane Sports & Social Centre, B6 7AABus Nos 80, 127, 128 and 129 or Outer Circle 11Aor 11C alight at Portland Rd/City Rd Junction. Business Houses Team play at Beaufort, No. 1 Green, Coleshill Road, B36 8DX.Hon Sec: Karen Rolls24 Lowfield Close, Halesowen B62 0EZ. Hon Sec: Lorraine VinallTel: 680 1202 (H) 07986 087806 (M) 8 Compton Drive, Streetly B74 2DB.Email: [email protected] Tel: 353 2755 (H), 07746 659413 (M) Email: [email protected] Shirley Road, Hall Green B28 9LA MOSELEY CCTelephone: 777 8444 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull B90 3PE Telephone: 744 5694No 3 or 40 Bus stops at Shirley Road No 11 toFox Hollies then walk down School Lane. Bus Nos 4, 5 or 6 from City to Robin Hood Motel, Club half a mile from island along StreetsbrookHon Sec: Steve Witherspoon Road (via Solihull Lane).58 Charingworth Road, Solihull B92 8HZ.Tel: 743 6237 (H), 07758 724840 (M) Hon Sec: Graham HusseyEmail: [email protected] 31 Aqueduct Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 1BT. Tel: 07970 654451 (M) , 291 0591 (H)(Note: only drinks purchased from pub can be Email: [email protected] around the green) [email protected] 17

NEW INNS FOUR OAKS (BUTLERS ARMS) PHEASANTLichfield Road, Four Oaks B74 4BL 273 Abbey Road, Smethwick B67 5NQTelephone: 308 0765 Telephone: 429 1991Cross City Line train to Butlers Lane Station or Bus Bus Nos 127, 128 and 129 pass the door.No 102 from City to Mere Green. Hon Sec: Alan GriffinHon Sec: Peter J Smewin 64 Woodnorton Road, Rowley Regis B65 0QZ.The Conifers, Talbot Avenue, Tel: 559 4864 (H), 07769 815337 (M)Sutton Coldfield B74 3DD. Email:. [email protected]: 0121 353 6037 (H)Email: [email protected] QUESLETT Queslett Road, Streetly B74 2EYOLD CROSSOld Cross Hotel, Causeway Green Road, Bus Nos 156, 995 & 996 from City to door.Langley Green B68 8LD Hon Sec: Ian JordanHouses. Bus No 88 from City to the door or 15 Morland Road, Great Barr B43 7JG.449 from West Bromwich. Tel: 01564 233235 (H), 07840 591625 (M) Email: [email protected] orHon Sec: Mrs Lorraine Deakin [email protected] Fisher Road, Oldbury, Warley, B69 4EL.Tel. 544 6325 (H). 07818 559639 (M). (Note only drinks purchased from pub can beEmail: [email protected] consumed around the green)OLTON TAVERN RAVENLode Lane, Solihull B92 8NU Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham B34 6DRTelephone: 742 0515 Telephone: 747 2482Bus 957 from city to door. Bus Nos 900 or 60 to the Bus No 55 from City to door.Wheatsheaf Hotel/Toby Carvery, then 71, 72 or 73to door. Hon Sec: Keith Randall 96 Heath Way, Shard End B34 6NB.Hon Sec: Steve Myatt Tel: 688 3557 (H), 07813 441632 (M)68 Arlescote Road, Solihull B92 9HY. Email: [email protected]: 742 2076 (H), 07804 863786 (M)Email: [email protected] ROMSLEY & HUNNINGTON Romsley & Hunnington Cricket Club,PAVILIONS Rear of 322 Bromsgrove Road,Pavilions Sporting Club, Halesowen B62 0JWMeriden Drive, Kingshurst B37 6BX Opposite Bluebird factory Bus Nos 9, 19 or 241Bus Nos 55, 71 and 94. to Somers Social Club then 20 mins walk up Bromsgrove Road to Club.Hon Sec: Carl Pocock64 Orpwood Road, Stetchford B33 8LL. Hon Sec: Maurice PriestmanTel: 604 7193 (H), 07958 005676 (M). 57 Maple Road, Rubery B45 9EB.Email: [email protected] Tel: 453 4809 (H). Email: [email protected] 18

ROYAL AUSTIN BRITISH LEGION SELLY PARKQuarry Lane Sports & Social Club, Selly Park Tavern, 592 Pershore Road,82 Quarry Lane, Northfield B31 2PY Selly Park B29 7HQ .Telephone: 472 4392Telephone: 475 1032 Bus Nos 45 or 47 from the City orBus Nos 35, 44, 62, or 63 to Quarry Lane. Cotteridge stops at the door.Trains to Northfield Station Hon Sec: John BeecheyHon Sec: Colin Ashfield 19 Fountain Close, Longbridge B31 4NF.Address. Tel: 604 3043 (H)Tel: 474 5729 (H), 07528 651177 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] SOLIHULL MARSH LANEROYAL OAK Solihull Tennis & Cricket Club,Manor Lane, Halesowen B62 8PZ Marsh Lane, Solihull, B91 2PFTelephone: 421 5371 via Solihull By-Pass.Bus No 9 from City to the door. Hon Sec: Terry KyteBusiness Houses Team playing at Address.Cradley Sports, Colley Lane, B63 2TN Tel: 784 3357 (H), 303 2695 (W)Telephone: 01384 566442 Email: [email protected] 29 from City, or 11 outer circle. STOKE PRIOR The Bowling Green Inn, Shaw Lane,Hon Sec: Maggie Pailing Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4BH7 Old School Drive, Rowley Regis B65 8DD. Telephone: 01527 861291Tel: 559 0179 (H), 07577 702235 (M).Email: [email protected] Follow A38 to Hanbury Turn PH, turn left into Hanbury Road, then 2nd right into Shaw Lane,RUBERY SHELDON JOHN CONNOLLY approx. 1 mile under two bridges, carry onRubery Recreation Ground, through the village past the Boat & Railway pub,off New Road, Rubery B45 9JA just after the delimiter signs the Bowling Green Inn is on the left.Bus No 63 or 144, Access to the green is throughthe car park at rear of shops almost opposite the Hon Sec: Valerie HarmanRose & Crown PH. 6 Raglan Court, 30 New Road, Bromsgrove B60 2JJ.Hon Sec: Roy Phillips Tel: 07894 465546 (M)193 Bournville Lane, Bournville B30 1LX. Email: [email protected]: 243 7510 (H), 07814 589988 (M)Email: [email protected] Captain: Geoff Mycock Tel: 01527 876978 (H), 07941 681689 (M) 19

STREETLY SPORTS TYSELEY WMCStreetly Sports Club, Briar Avenue via Warwick Road, Tyseley B11 2EXThorney Road, Streetly B74 3HX 37 bus goes past club.From Chester Road follow signs for Manor PrimarySchool, Club entrance next to School). Hon Sec: John Hayes Address.Hon Sec: Lilian Cemm Tel: 07859 056270 (M)128 Baltimore Road, Great Barr B42 1QL. Email: [email protected]: 357 3162 (H), 07887 522438 (M)Email: [email protected] VALLEYSUTTON PARK West Midlands Travel Social Club,The Sutton Park Hotel, No. 2 Green, Wheelers Lane,Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5UY. Kings Heath B13 0STTelephone: 362 4951 Green number 2, with the floodlights.Bus No 107 to the door, from Sutton ColdfieldTown Centre buses 377, 451, 107 and 68C to door. Buses 76 and 27 to Hollybank Road, 11 to the Billesley pub, 2 and 3 to Billesley Fire Station.Hon Sec: Graham Ord 50 to Wheelers Lane.Tel: 354 4555 (H), 07890 984155 (M)Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Andrew Ainsworth 213 Court Oak Road, Harborne B17 9AD.Car park is pay and display, redeemable at bar. Tel: 07811 198622 (M) Email: [email protected], West Midlands B94 5AW (No parking on the drive next to the green. All Drinks must be brought from the Club.)(Please Park In School Grounds.) via A435 fromMaypole, left at Portway to Tanworth or A34 to WARD END SOCIALEvans Halshaw Garage, then via Blackford Road Normanhurst, St Margarets Road, B8 2BAand Tanworth Lane to Earlswood A4023 then Telephone: 327 0123signed to Tanworth. Bus Nos 55, 56, 90 or 70 to Sladefield Road.Hon Sec: Stuart Bishop3 Hollyhurst, Water Orton B46 1PS. Hon Sec: Tony WestwoodTel: 747 9141 (H), 07963 113925 (M) c/o Ward End Social Club,Email: [email protected] 10 St Margarets Road, Ward End B8 2BA. Tel: 327 0123 (Club) 07443 514253 (M)TRIPLEX Email: [email protected] orTriplex Sports Club, [email protected] Road, Kings Norton B38 8SR WARLEY RFCBus No 47, alights at The Camp Public House, Warley Rugby Club, Tat Bank Road,Camp Lane, Club 200 yards up Eckersall Road. Oldbury, B69 4NHHon Sec: Brian Niblett Hon Sec: Jean Willetts74 Willmore Grove, Kings Norton B38 9RE. 119 Manor Road, Smethwick B67 7HH.Tel: 459 3921 (H), 07835 782382 (M) Tel: 558 7236 (H), 07982 899050 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 20

WARSTOCK WERNLEYWest Midlands Travel, No. 3 Green, Wolverhampton Road, B68 0LRWheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0ST Bus Nos 126, 127 to the door.Bus 76 or 11 to Wheelers Lane. Hon Sec: Peter Drew 51 Stanley Avenue, Quinton B32 2HA.Hon Sec: Dianne Buchan Tel: 07967 368796 (M)Address.. Email: [email protected]: XXXXX XXXXXX (M)Email: [email protected] WEST BROMWICH FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS Westbourne Road, West Bromwich B70 8LDWASHWOOD HEATH & Telephone: 553 1733WARD END CONSERVATIVESMaitland Hall, Washwood Heath Road, Bus Nos 404 or 417 from West Bromwich BusWard End B8 2HF. Telephone: 327 0633 Station to Oldbury, alight at Margaret Street.Bus Nos 90, 92, 93 and 94 to Ward End Park Hon Sec: Steve Bennettmain gate, Club opposite. 28 Bell Heather Road, Clayhanger WS8 7RB. Tel: 01543 376063 (H), 07967 676708 (M)Hon Sec: Jeff Weetman Email: [email protected] Stancroft Grove, South Yardley B26 2JB.Tel: 789 7385 (H), 07792 369320 (M) WEST WARWICKSHIREEmail: [email protected] Olton & West Warwickshire Club, 78 Grange Road, Olton B91 1DAWEOLEY CASTLE INN Telephone: 706 3594Somerford Road, Weoley Castle B29 5NATelephone: 256 5600 Public transport via Warwick Road to Solihull town, alight at Dovehouse ParadeBus No 29 from City to door. then via Grange Road.Hon Sec: Alan Blore Hon Sec: Mike Hancock7 Broad Acres, Northfield B31 5SE. Island Cottage, No 10 Brockhill Lane,Tel: 604 1683 (H), 07818 748569 (M) Redditch B97 6QX. Tel: 01527 61176 (H), 07940 791757 (M)WEOLEY CASTLE Email: [email protected] MENS CLUBBarnes Hill, Weoley Castle B29 5TY WHITE HART Evesham Road, Headless Cross,Bus No 29 and 29a from City (Colmore Row / Redditch B97 5EJ.Broad Street), to Barnes Hill. Telephone: 01527 545442Treasurer/Interim Sec: Steve Defaye Bus No 147 to door.401 Green Meadow Road, B29 4HR.Tel: 07713 1324431 (M) Hon Sec: Ian HumphreysEmail: [email protected] 69 Mickleton Close, Oakenshaw, Redditch B98 7XY. Tel: 01527 457246 (H), 07854 251238 (M) Email: [email protected] 21

WOODBOURNE SPORTS YARDLEY WOOD SOCIALRumbush Lane, Earlswood B94 5LW 118 School Road, Yardley Wood B14 4JRTelephone: 01564 703203 Telephone: 474 2026Nearest train station is Earlswood, turn right out From City, No 2 bus to Yardley Bus Garage, turn leftof station and the green is located one mile along at island into School Road, walk about 200 yardsRumbush Lane towards the junction with to Club, or No3 Bus to Ravenshill Road – SchoolNorton Lane. Road, walk past Church & over Bridge, Club onHon Sec: Rob Fall right hand side.6 Holly Drive, Hollywood, Wythall B47 5JT.07794 420047 (M) Hon Sec: Mrs. Veronica SmartEmail: [email protected] 117 Langstone Road, Warstock B14 4QT. Tel: 474 3618 (H), 07909 736181 (M)(No dogs allowed on sports field) Email: [email protected] YE OLDE KNOWLE Grange Road, Dorridge B93 8QAWYTHALL CA On B4101 Knowle to Hockley Heath Road, adjacent52 Silver Street, Wythall B47 6LZ to Railway Inn. Access via Dorridge Village Hall. S3 from Dickens Heath, via Shirley and Solihull toFrom City boundary at Maypole, Old Alcester Road Hockley Heath runs every 30 minutes. Alight atto Wythall, approx 1 mile to Swan PH turn right Hansell Drive on Earlwood Road and walk towardsinto Silver Street - 100 yds. Dorridge. Turn right on Grange Road. Train toHon Sec: Phil Richardson Dorridge Staion and follow route above.64 Oakwood Road, Hollywood B47 5DX.Tel: 01564 822760 (H), 07527 673749 (M) Hon Sec: Dr Bryan ChapmanEmail: [email protected] 26 Woodstock Crescent, Dorridge B93 8DP. Tel: 01564 770995 (H). Email: [email protected] ANY OF YOUR CLUB DETAILS CHANGE PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] WITH THE NEW DETAILS 22

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AFFILIATED LEAGUES & ORGANISATIONS 2016BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT EAST BIRMINGHAM OVER 60’sSUNDAY BOWLING LEAGUE BOWLING ASSOCIATIONHon Sec: Ron J. Waite Hon Sec/Treasurer: Gerry Harper109 Olton Boulevard East, 40 Dower Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 6TX.Acocks Green B27 7NH. Tel: 308 4770 (H), 07988 603113 (M).Tel: 07837 043828. Email: [email protected] HOUSES ERDINGTON & DISTRICTLADIES LEAGUE MID-WEEK LEAGUEHon Sec: Brenda Griffin Hon Sec/Treasurer: Mervyn Edwards34 Lilac Avenue, Great Barr B44 8LX. 118 Aylesford Road, Handsworth B21 8DG.Tel: 605 0204 (H). Tel: 07714 704164 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] & DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE FREE PRESS CUPHon Sec: Derek C. Brookes Hon Sec: Martin McGuinness14 Ridgewood Avenue, Wollaston, 78 Devon Road, Oldbury, Warley B67 5EJ.Stourbridge DY8 4QH. Tel: 420 2160 (H), 07969 461178 (M).Tel: 01384 374180. Email: [email protected]: [email protected] FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUEDUDLEY BUILDING SOCIETY Hon Sec: Peter RichardsBOWLS LEAGUE 11 Claverdon Drive, Great Barr B43 5HR.Hon Sec: Dave Law Tel: 358 3598 (H).22 Moncrieffe Street, Walsall WS1 2LB.Tel: 01922 630153. HEART OF ENGLANDEmail: [email protected] FRIENDLY BOWLING LEAGUE Hon Sec: Mrs. Eunice SimpsonEAST BIRMINGHAM 23A Drawbridge Road, Majors Green,BOWLING ASSOCIATION Shirley, Solihull, B90 1DD.Hon Sec: Derek Challenor Tel: 246 0791.534 Bromford Road, Hodge Hill B36 8AL. Email: [email protected]: 747 4465 (H), 07833 184208 (M).Email: [email protected] KINGSWINFORD AND BRIERLEY HILL MONDAY BOWLING LEAGUE Hon Sec: Graeme Underhill 16 Broad Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LP. Tel: 01384 823788 (H), 07808 684411 (M). Email: [email protected] www.kingswinford.crowngreen.com 25

LADIES FRIDAY BOWLING LEAGUE SOUTH & WEST BIRMINGHAMHon Sec: Mrs. Lilian Cemm OVER 60s BOWLING LEAGUE128 Baltimore Road, Great Barr B42 1QL. Hon Sec: Tony MinersTel: 357 3162. Email: [email protected] 22 Verbena Road, Northfield B31 1NG. Tel: 476 9933 (H), 07771 266317 (M).MIDLANDS ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Email: [email protected] Sec: Steve Miller10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS. SUMMIT GARAGETel: 770 1330 (H), 07774 843896 (M) PREMIER BOWLS LEAGUEEmail: [email protected] Hon Sec: Mel Evans MBE 1 Otterburne Close, Heath Hayes,NORTHFIELD DISTRICT Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 2TW.BOWLS ASSOCIATION Email: [email protected] Sec/Treasurer: Bev Pritchard1 The Croft, Middlemore Road, SUTTON COLDFIELDNorthfield B31 3UE. BENEVOLENT BOWLING ASSOCIATIONTel: 604 7495 (H), 01902 773658 (W), Hon Sec: Mrs Pauline Miller07790 977936 (M) 10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS.Email: [email protected] Tel: 770 1330 (H), 07789 003624 (M) Email: [email protected] & DISTRICTBOWLING LEAGUE WEST BROMWICHHon Sec: Sheila Newman MID-WEEK BOWLING LEAGUE47 Brian Road, Smethwick B67 7LQ. Hon Sec: Michael HutchinsTel: 601 1462 (H), 07510 129048 (M). 64 Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury B68 9PB.Email: [email protected] Tel: 07445 800065 (M). Email: [email protected] AND DISTRICT SUNDAYMORNING BOWLING LEAGUE YARDLEY WOOD SUPER LEAGUEHon Sec: Mark Hadley Fixture Sec: Simon Bloomfield6 Rossendale Close, Halesowen B63 2BJ. 186 Bristol Road, Edgbaston B5 7XG.Tel: 07912 076849 (M). Tel: 249 3570 (H), 07826 522962 (M) .Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] BIRMINGHAM LADIES LEAGUE IF ANY OF YOUR CLUB DETAILS CHANGE PLEASE EMAILHon Sec: Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper12 Hartbourne Drive, Halesowen B62 8ST. [email protected]: 501 2933 (H) WITH THE NEW DETAILSEmail: [email protected] 26

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AFFILIATED CLUBS 2016ALCESTER BOWLING CLUB BILSTON TOWNMeeting Lane, Alcester B49 5QT Villiers Avenue, Bilston Telephone: 01902 493617(No parking at green) Hon Sec: Alfred D. Smith,Hon Sec: Mrs. Jean Bannister 6 Birnham Close, Lynwood Park Estate,April Cottage, 9 Moorfield Road, Tipton DY4 8AW.Alcester, Warks. B49 5DA. Tel: 557 9147 (H), 07812 935698 (M).Tel: 01789 762910 (H), 07767 233354 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] BIRMINGHAM CO-OPERATIVEANCHOR MEADOW SPORTS AND SOCIAL B.C.Aldridge Community Centre, Barrows Lane, Yardley B26 1SA)Off Middlemore Lane, Aldridge WS9 8AN Hon Sec: Gill IngramHon Sec: Mrs Shirley Ward 106 Scott Road, Olton B92 7LL.38 Norfolk Crescent, Aldridge WS9 8RF. Tel: 707 1691(H), 07568 080947 (M).Tel: 01922 451707 (H). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] BOURNVILLE PARKASTON MANOR Bournville Park, Selly Oak RoadAston Manor Cricket Club,Church Road, Perry Barr B42 2LA Hon Sec: Mr Brian L. Banner 59 Oak Farm Road, Kings Norton B30 1ET.Hon Sec: Mrs. Pam R. Bolton Tel: 451 3187 (H).361 Kingstanding Road, Email: [email protected] B44 9TH.Tel: 605 6944 (H), 07943 285311 (M). BOURNVILLE SOCIAL CLUBEmail: [email protected] Mary Vale Road, B29BAGGERIDGE Hon Sec: Garry SmithMiners Welfare Club, 2/204 Mary Vale Road, Bournville B30 2DH.The Straits, Lower Gornal, Dudley DY3 3AA Tel: 07782 240666 (M). Email: [email protected] Sec: Mrs Karen Johnson25 Brunel Court, Coseley, Dudley WV14 8JJ. BOURNVILLE SPORTSTel: 07961 123622 (M). Linden Road, Bournville LaneEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 458 2209 or 451 4264BAKELITE Bus No 11 to Bournville Lane or train to BournvilleMinworth Social & Lodge, Robinson Way, station via Cross-City line. By Road follow signs forMinworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 9BB. Cadbury World. Green at corner of Bournville LaneTelephone: 351 1527 and Linden Road.Hon Sec: Shane Fardon Hon Sec: Ray Pickering94, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1HH. 15 Peters Avenue, Northfield B31 2RR.Tel: 0121 354 6835 (H) 07982 034218 (M) Tel: 07786 068644 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 29

BRADES VILLAGE COOMBS WOODWarley Rugby Club Sports Ground, Coombs Wood Sports & Social Club,Tat Bank Road, Oldbury, Warley B69 4NH Stewarts Road, Halesowen B62 8MDTelephone: 552 1048 New club house and bowling greenHon Sec: Robert Hickman21 Parkfield Close, Lapal, Halesowen B62 OHL. Hon Sec: Mr. Michael G. WalkerTel: 602 5412 (H), 623 9478 (W), 31 Waresley Park, Hartlebury,07964 293904 (M). Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7XF.Email: [email protected] Tel: 01299 251726 (H). Email: [email protected] SONS OF REST BCBrookvale Park, George Road, COSELEY ATHLETICErdington B23 Coseley Athletic Club, Pear Tree Lane, Coseley WV14 8HAHon Sec: Roland C. Millard14 Corbridge Avenue, Great Barr B44 9UQ. Hon Sec: Amanda FreemanTel: 360 6562 (H). Address.Email: [email protected] Tel: XXXXX XXXXXX (H). Email: [email protected] EDGBASTON COSELEY TAVERN44A Harborne Road, B15 3HE 166 Upper Ettingshall Road, Coseley,Telephone: 454 5649 Bilston WV14 9QYBus Nos 10, 21, 23, 29 and 103 pass the Club. Hon Sec: Mrs. Jennifer Hill 53 Caddick Street, Bilston WV14 9HS.Hon Sec: Melissa Bennett Tel: 01902 674588 (H).53 Summer Road, Rowley Regis B65 9QG. Email: [email protected]: 601 1824 (H), 07810 750619 (M)Email: [email protected] CRADLEY HEATH LIBERAL CLUB 60 Upper High Street, Cradley HeathCHURCH HILL B64 5HU Telephone: 01384 566415Hydes Road Sportsfield,Hydes Road, Wednesbury WS10 0DR). Next to Salvation Army & Opposite Library.Hon Sec: Ish Patel Hon Sec: Gary Cove61 Remembrance Road, Friar Park, 24 Clyde Avenue, Halesowen B62 9PW.Wednesbury WS10 OTD. Tel: 423 2371 (H), 07718 660632 (M).Tel: 07891 704695 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] SOCIAL CRADLEY SPORTS AND SOCIAL Colley Lane, Cradley B63 2TNParkfield Road, Coleshill B46 3LE Telephone: 01384 566442Telephone: 01675 462170 Hon Sec: Bob GarrettHon Sec: Bob Jones 86 Butchers Lane, Halesowen B63 2RX.8 Chelmsley Grove, Tile Cross B33 OEU. Tel: 01384 569446 (H), 07866 834818 (M).Tel: 779 5416 (H), 07833 644408 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] 30

DARTMOUTH LINKS BC GOLDIESLIESandwell Park Golf Club, Goldieslie Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5PEBirmingham Road, West Bromwich B71 4JQ Hon Sec: Brian CahalinHon Sec: Pat Eden 32 Essex Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 6NS.21 Little Hardwick Road, Streetly WS9 0SD. Tel: 308 2594 (H).Tel: 353 3219 (H), 07940 318856 (M), Email: [email protected]: [email protected] GORNAL & SEDGLEY LABOUR CLUBDUDLEY-DELL Clarence Street, Upper Gornal, DY3 1UPD.M.B.E.C. No. 2 Green,High Ercal Avenue, Brierley Hill DY5 3QH Hon Sec: Terry Slater 3 North Oval, Upper Gornal, Dudley DY3 1XJ.Hon Sec: Graeme Underhill Tel: 01902 680214 (H), 07711 178179 (M).16 Broad Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LP. Email: [email protected]: 01384 823788 (H), 07808 684411 (M).Email: [email protected] GRASSHOPPER The Lickey Hills, RednalDUDLEY SPORTSKing George VI Park, Bus No 62 from City to Terminus, 900 yds alongHigh Street, Kingswinford DY6 8BB Lickey Road to Island, after 200 yds green at rear of Rose & Crown Hotel by golf shop.Hon Sec: Mrs. Doreen Wood56 Elgar Crescent, Pensnett, Brierley Hill DY5 4JJ. Hon Sec: Gordon PhillipsTel: 01384 626213 (H). 117 Thurlestone Road, Longbridge B31 4LU.Email: [email protected] Tel: 476 0262 (H), 07724 689129 (M). Email: [email protected] Hill, Colley Gate, GREETS GREENHalesowen B63 2DA Farley Park, Whitehall Road, West BromwichNo 9 bus from Halesowen to Stourbridge or No 9bus from Stourbridge to Halesowen. Bus No 42 or 43 from W.B. Bus Station to GreenHon Sec: Ernie Heath Hon Sec: John TaylorTel: 01384 836331 (H), 07944 397424 (M), 45 Russell House, Holyhead Road,Email: [email protected] Wednesbury, WS10 7BB.Alt: [email protected] Tel: 556 9103 (H), 07806 308410 (M). Email: [email protected] Glasscutters Arms, HADCROFTBarnett Street, Wordsley DY8 5QL Hadcroft Public House, Grange Lane, Lye, Stourbridge DY9 7DX.Hon Sec: Jane Gritton Telephone: 01384 42206125 Ashwood Avenue, Wordsley,Stourbridge DY8 5DF. Hon Sec: Robert HickmanTel: 01384 350657 (H), 07737 877993 (M). 21 Parkfield Close, Lapal, Halesowen B62 OHL.Email: [email protected] Tel: 602 5412 (H), 623 9478 (W), 07964 293904 (M). Email: [email protected] 31

HENLEY IN ARDEN KINGSWINFORD CONS.Henley In Arden Sports & Social Club, Conservative Club, 24 Oak Street,Stratford Road, Henley In Arden B95 6AP Kingswinford DY6 9LSHon Sec: Dr. Jon Butler Hon Sec: Mrs Lynn Taylor85 High Street, Henley In Arden B95 5AT. 52 Marriott Road, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0JZ.Tel: 01564 795216 (H), 07974 564811 (M). Tel: 01384 236371 (H), 07941 840783 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] PARK LANGLEYHighfield Park, Highfield Lane, Crosswells Road, Langley, Oldbury B68 8HHQuinton B32 1QR Green is next to Hotshots Snooker Club.Hon Sec: Roy Clarke9 Marquis Drive, Halesowen B62 8TE. Hon Sec: Norman JonesTel: 602 1164 (H), 07840 283777 (M). 3 Merton Close, Oldbury B68 8NG.Email: [email protected] Tel: 552 2841 (H) 07712 906764 (M) Email: [email protected] HOUSEHilly House Public House, LITTLE ASTON142 Himley Road, Dudley DY1 2QH Between 14 & 16 Little Aston Lane, B74 3UFHon Sec: Richard Bate Hon Sec: Roy Partridge22 Pebworth Grove, Dudley DY1 3BQ. 19 Le More, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B74 2XY.Tel: 07931 336229 (M). Tel: 308 6908 (H).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] GEORGE VI LYE & WOLLESCOTEHockley Heath Social Club Wollescote Park,Stratford Road B94 5NH Wollescote Road, Wollescote DY9 7JGHon Sec: David Edwards Transport to green, 142 Diamond bus from36 Longmore Road, Shirley B90 3DY. Stourbridge or Halesowen, to junction of WalkerTel: 744 2720 (H). Avenue and Wollescote Road)Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Gerry BedfordKINGS HEATH 5 Wollescote Road, Stourbridge DY9 7JU.The Bulls Head, Kings Norton, B30 Tel: 01384 341157 (H), 07974 038716 (M). Email: [email protected] Sec: Mrs. Ann McCaugherty46 Edgehill Road, West Heath B31 3RU. MARSTON GREENTel: 476 2783 (H), 07807 274343 (M). Rear of St Leonard Church,Email: [email protected] Elmdon Road, B37 7BTKINGSHURST Hon Sec: Mrs Trevelyn UnderwoodPavilion, Meriden Drive, Kingshurst B37 6BX 104 Aylesford Close, Marston Green B37 7BY. Tel: 684 2358 (H).Hon Sec: Brendan Mulready Email: [email protected] Mullens Grove Road, Kingshurst B37 6LL.Tel: 770 2996 (H), 07415 907131 (M). 32

MARY STEVENS PARK Tel: 558 0121 (H), 07930 557724 (M).Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge DY8 2AD Email: [email protected] Park – to right hand side if using main entrance PENNat roundabout top of Worcester Street. Manor Road, Penn, WolverhamptonHon Sec: Roger Wynne Hon Sec: Geoff Wylde1 Stourhurst, Lower High Street, 5 Harald Close, Perton,Stourbridge, DY8 1TE. Wolverhampton WV6 7NJ.Tel: 01384 378977 (H), 07725 643632 (M) Tel: 07508 803114 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] GREEN BOWLING CLUB PENSNETT SOCIALMere Green Community Centre, Pensnett Social Welfare, Commonside,Mere Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 5BT Pensnett, Brierley Hill DY5 4AEHon Sec: Mrs Christine Herbert Hon Sec: Warren Cole27 Roughley Drive, Four Oaks, 82 Sandhurst Road, Kingswinford DY6 8PE.Sutton Coldfield B75 6TA. Tel: 01384 357485 (H), 07949 463671 (M).Tel: 308 4388 (H), 07779 611242 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] POOL (Harborne) ROWLEY LABOURMoorpool Estate, on the corner of Rowley Labour Club,Park Edge and Ravenhurst Road Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis B65 9AL Telephone: 559 3337Hon Sec: Frances LeggFlat 2, Wilsford Green, 10 Oak Hill Drive, Hon Sec: Andy DawesEdgbaston B15 3UG. 26 Gadds Drive, Rowley Regis B65 9LN.Tel: 454 9886 (H). Tel: 533 9813 (H), 07557 408506 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CONSERVATIVE ROWLEY OLYMPICAND UNIONIST CLUB (3 ends with lights) Haden Hill Park, Barrs Road,Halton Street, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0JP Cradley Heath B64 7HAHon Sec: Maggie Hulme Hon Sec: J. Bate4 Beauty Bank, Cradley Heath, Warley B64 7HY. 81 New Rowley Road, Dudley DY2 8AD.Tel: 01384 825270 (H), 07894 323210 (M). Tel: 01384 237030 (H), 07708 295572 (M),Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CHAPEL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (SOLIHULL) CLUB2 The Uplands, Smethwick B67 6EQ Union Road, Solihull B91 3DHGreen location entrance to car park off Meadow Hon Sec: Amos EamesRoad, No. 88 Bus run’s past the Chapel. 36 Barnfield Drive, Solihull B92 0QB. Tel: 705 3084 (H),Hon Sec: Mrs Ann Longford Email: [email protected] Clarendon Road, Smethwick,Warley, West Midlands B67 6DA. 33

ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD SOLIHULL LADIESBRITISH LEGION Ramada Hotel, High Street, Solihull B91 3RFTudor Park, Tudor Road,Sutton Coldfield B73 6BA Opposite Solihull Parish Church. Park in the hotel car park and enter through reception. There is aHon Sec: Miss Tracey Meikle charge for parking.37 Redcroft Drive, Erdington B24 0EG.Tel: 382 6390 (H), 773 5222 (W), League Sec: Jenny Vaughan07758 282634 (M), 39 Harvard Road, Solihull,Email: [email protected] West Midlands B92 8EU Tel: 07805 634410 (M),SEDGLEY EX-SERVICE Email: [email protected] Walk, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1PNTelephone: 01902 680404 SOMERS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB The Grange, 2 Grange Hill, Halesowen B62 0JLHon Sec: Ian Dallaway,76 The Ridgeway, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 3UW. Bus No 9 from City, 241 from Dudley andTel: 01902 681455 (H), 07815 845258 (M), 002 from Weoley Castle or Merry Hill.Email: iandallaway@ btinternet.com Hon Sec: Stuart HesslewoodPlease do NOT to use the rear access to Sedgley Ex 45 Firth Park Crescent, Halesowen B62 9PG.ie DO NOT use Springfield Grove to approach the Tel: 602 1193 (H), 07895 980614 (M)bowls green. Email: [email protected] STILE INNHob Moor Road, Small Heath B10 9BS Harrow Street, Whitmore Reans WV1 4PBTelephone: 772 0892 Hon Sec: Geoff WyldeHon Sec: Peter Cruise 5 Harald Close, Perton,135 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath B10 9BH. Wolverhampton WV6 7NJ.Tel: 247 0303 (H), 07813 286042 (M), Tel: 07508 803114 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] STREETLY METHODISTRamada Hotel, High Street, Carlton Avenue, Streetly B74 3JJSolihull B91 3RF Hon Sec: Russell Ham,Opposite Solihull Parish Church 35 Queslett Road East, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield B74 2ER.Hon Sec: David Dabner Tel: 353 3300 (H).4 Beaminster Road, Solihull B91 1NA. Email: [email protected]: 704 3579 (H).Email: [email protected] SWINDON The Pavilion, Hinksford Lane Playing Fields, Hinksford Lane, Swindon, Dudley DY3 4NU Hon Sec: Irene Price 6 Penn Road, Gospel End Village, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 4AQ. Tel: 01902 678479 (H), 07972 312191 (M), Email: [email protected] 34

TALLBOATS WATER ORTONHaden Hill Park, Halesowen Road, St Blaize Avenue, off Vicarage Lane,Old Hill, Warley B64 7HS Water Orton B46 1RTHon Sec: Nigel Pestridge Bus No 70 from City to Coleshill Road. Walk via4 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury B69 4TU. Openfield Croft to playing field. Green adjoinsTel: 544 1342 (H), 07515 624782 (M), playing field.Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: John CheathamTHE LAURELS 21 Mercer Avenue, Water Orton B46 1NG.Windmill Hill, Colley Gate, Halesowen B63 Tel: 748 3998 (H), 07791 225761 (M),2DY Email: [email protected] Sec: Cedric Walters WALMLEY26 Park Street, Stourbridge DY8 1BY. Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QNTel: 01384 373718 (H), 07817 458609 (M),Email: [email protected] Buses 115 and 914 from Birmingham city centreTHIMBLEMILL RECREATION CENTRE Hon Sec: Kenneth PitchfordThimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 6NR 03 Abbey Road, Erdington B23 7QQ. Tel: 0121 686 3878 (H), 07960 141165 (M),No Floodlights. Under 16’s not allowed in club Email: [email protected] – childrens room only WEOLEY HILLHon Sec: Paul Chapman Adjacent 63 Fox Hill, Selly Oak B29 4BQ6 Bowling Green Drive, Smethwick B67 5PJ.Tel: 429 8341 (H). Hon Sec: Mrs Christine A PashleyEmail: [email protected] 23 Green Meadow Road, Selly Oak B29 4DD. Tel: 604 5721 (H), Email: [email protected] TOWERS WEST MIDLANDS POLICEWalsall Road, Great Barr B42 1EY Tally Ho! Police Training Centre Social Club,Telephone: 358 4627 Pershore Road, Edgbaston B5 7RNHon Sec: Miss Paula Stevens Hon Sec: John Bethell58 Courtenay Road, Great Barr B44 8JA. 211 Northfield Road, Kings Norton B30 1EA.Tel: 357 0897 (H), 07979 724072 (M), Tel: 458 1316 (H).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] PARK WEST MIDLANDS TRAVELVictoria Park Bowls Club, Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0STVictoria Road, Tipton DY4 8SN No alcohol to be brought onto premises.Bus no. 229 42 & 44 West Bromwich to Tipton No dogs allowed. No parking on driveway.Hon Sec: Ms L. Haslett Hon Sec: Chris Holden9 Chatwins Wharf, Tipton DY4 8QG. 205 Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0ST.Tel: 530 1472 (H), 07789 511626 (M). Tel: 07510 509580 (M),Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 35

WHITE HORSE WOODLANDS BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUBWhite Horse Public House, 126 College Road, Moseley B13 9LHNew Street, Quarry Bank DY5 2BA Hon Sec: Alan BrooksHon Sec: Martin Simpson 85 Scribers Lane, Hall Green B28 0PP.7c West Street, Quarry Bank, Tel: 744 3584 (H), 07940 850109 (M).Brierley Hill DY5 2DS. Email: [email protected]: 01384 567383 (H), 557 6242 (W),07966 233808 (M), WOODMAN MOUNT PLEASANTEmail: [email protected] Woodman Mount Pleasant Public House, off Cot Lane, Kingswinford DY6 9STWILLENHALL NORDLEY BOWLS CLUBWillenhall Liberals Club, Hon Sec: Brian WyattVilliers Street, Willenhall WV13 1DE 24 Lambert Court, Kingswinford DY6 7RA. Tel: 01384 278087 (H), 07944 714055 (M),Hon Sec: David Bate Email: [email protected] Redbourn Road, Bloxwich WS3 3XT.Tel: 01922 491206 (H), 01902 635964 (W), WOODMAN SALTWELLS07815 610531 (M), Woodman Saltwells Public House,Email: [email protected] Saltwells Road, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0BP Telephone: 01384 561404WOMBOURNE CRICKET,TENNIS & BOWLING CLUB Hon Sec: Sandra BaillieChurch Road, Wombourne, 22 Woodcroft Avenue, Tipton DY4 8AE.Nr. Wolverhampton WV5 9EZ Tel: 557 5733 (H), 07752 103907 (M), Email: [email protected] Sec: Allison MorganAddress. WOOTTON HALLTel: 01902 894126 (H), 07766 087318 (M), Wootton Hall, Wooton Wawen,Email: [email protected] Henley In Arden B95 6EEWOODFIELD SPORTS & SOCIAL Hon Sec: Peter SladeWoodfield Avenue, Penn WV4 4AD 21 North Drive, Wootton Hall, Wootton Wawen, Henley In Arden B95 6EQ.Hon Sec: John Hawthorn Tel: 01564 795707 (H), 07923 004916 (M),Address. Email: [email protected]: 01902 885179 (H), 07484 713204 (M),Email: [email protected] WYLDE GREEN Wylde Green Hotel,WOODLANDS PARK Birmingham Road, Wylde Green B72 1DHBetween 208-210 Northfield Road,Kings Norton B30 1ED Hon Sec: David Miller 1 Bromyard Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B76 1RQ.Hon Sec: Miss Rosemary Shutt Tel: 351 3552 (H), 07969 395172 (M).194 Middleton Hall Road, Email: [email protected] Norton B30 1DP.Tel: 458 2547 (H). 36Email: [email protected]

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ASSOCIATION RULES & BYE-LAWSNAMES, OBJECTIVES AND CONSTITUTION1: The Association is to be known as the ‘Warwickshire 4: (A) The following sub-committees shall be and Worcestershire Counties Bowling Association’ formed by and from the Management and is to be affiliated to the British Crown Green Committee at a meeting to be called on a Bowling Association. Monday immediately following the Annual General Meeting, and each of the 4 elected2: The objectives and powers of the Association are to Committee Members must serve on the League encourage, control, manage and regulate the game Sub-Committee or the Competitions of Crown Green Bowling in the Counties under the Sub-Committee and each Sub-Committee shall direct jurisdiction of the Association. select its own Chairman at that meeting viz:Committees (i) A League Sub-Committee of three members, plus Fixtures Secretary.3: (A) The business of the Association shall be a transacted by a Management Committee (ii) A Competitions Sub-Committee of five consisting of a President, Deputy President, members, plus Fixtures Secretary. Chairman, Past Presidents, Life Members, Association Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures (B) Additionally, the following Sub Committees and Referees Secretaries, a Development shall be formed from the total Management Officer, a Coaches Officer, County Matches Committee, such Sub-Committees to elect their Link Officers and a Merit and Cups Officer and own Chairmen. a Welfare Officer and 4 other members all of whom shall be elected at the January Annual (i) A Senior, Veterans and Midlands Alliance General Meeting. Member clubs and Affiliated County Selection Sub-Committee consisting Leagues/Associations will be invited before of 2 Management Committee Members who the January AGM to submit nominations for will be the Team Managers, 2 Co-opted Management Committee membership which voting members who will represent squad will be considered along with retiring committee players and the Association Chairman who members seeking re-election. Nominations will will chair Sub Committee meetings. The Sub also be invited from the floor at the AGM. committee will be serviced by the County Matches Link Officer. (B) The Management Commit tee may f ill Management Committee vacancies by co-opting (ii) A Junior County Selection Sub-Committee voting members should the need arise after consisting of five members, four appointed having first exhausted the nominations list by the Management Committee and one generated at the last AGM. Co-opted members appointed by the Warwickshire Ladies will retire at the next AGM but may make County Crown Green Bowling Association. themselves available for election. (iii) A Disciplinary Sub Committee consisting of (C) A quorum shall be formed when seven or more five members. members are present. (iv) A Referees Sub-Committee, consisting of two members, together with two co-opted voting members elected annually from the Referees’ Society. 39

(v) A Development Sub-Committee of 6 (I) All other matters will be dealt with by themembers comprising of the Development Association Secretary.Officer (acting as Chairman), the Association (J) The Warwickshire Ladies County Green BowlingSecretary, Fixtures Secretary, the Referees Association shall be represented at ManagementSecretary and two other elected members. Committee meetings by up to 3 WLCCGBA(vi) A Ladies County Selection Sub-Committee Management Committee Members for theconsisting of 5 members exclusive purposes of formal liaison, information (C) The Senior, Junior, Veterans County and Ladies exchange and financial management.Selection Sub-Committees will be responsible Membershipfor setting and enforcing a policy on attire. Foradministrative purposes the sub-committees 5: (A) Any bona fide bowling organisation which maywill be serviced by the Association Secretary. be deemed by the Management Committee to be of ‘Club’ status, shall be eligible for (D) Each Sub-Committee shall be empowered to membership but must be accepted by theco-opt further members should the need arise. Management Committee; only such approved (E) The officers of the Association, i.e. the President, Member Clubs shall be allowed to take part in Deputy President, Chairman, Association the Association League Competitions.Secretary and Treasurer, shall be ex-officio Other Clubs and bona fide Organisationsmembers of all sub committees, and they, wishing to be affiliated for the purpose oftogether with elected members only, shall be promoting or taking part in competitions otherentitled to vote, other than the Senior County than League bowling,within the framework ofSelection Sub Committee. Past Presidents and the Association, shall also be accepted by theLife Members wishing to have power of vote Management Committee.must gain election to a sub committee. (B) (i) Member Clubs will notify the Association (F) Finance, Rule Book, Entertainment and Secretary annually by 31st January of theirSocial matters shall be dealt with by the full intention to enter teams in the Premier,committee. Alliance and/or Business Houses Leagues for (G) Management members wishing to hold a voting the ensuing season.seat on a Sub-committee must be in attendance (ii) Divisions of 12 teams will be set by theat the election meeting or, have submitted an League Sub-Committee annually duringapology to the Association Secretary indicating February and clubs will then be advised bytheir wish to seek election. Absent/non-apology the Association Secretary of their leaguemembers will be placed on a sub-committee status for the ensuing season.as deemed appropriate by the Management (iii) In the event of an imbalance in the leagueCommittee. formations the League Sub-Committee will (H) The Fixtures, Referees, Senior, Junior, Midlands then determine how to proceed with teamsAlliance,Veterans County and Ladies Selection not set into a division of 12 teams. (iv) ClubsSecretaries shall be responsible for all matters that then withdraw a team, or teams, afterappertaining to the respective competitions the 31st January but before the first leagueduring the playing season. matches will be fined £50. 40

(C) New clubs wishing to participate in the Premier 7: Each Club shall be entitled to send one delegate league, Business Houses league or existing to each meeting, together with a representative, clubs wishing to field a second team in the exclusive of Members of the Management Committee, Alliance league or Business Houses league must but only the delegate together with Members of the notify the Fixtures Secretary not later than 30 Management Committee shall be eligible to vote. November prior to the forthcoming season. Officers, Past Presidents, Life Members and Members The application must be accompanied by a of the Management Committee shall not be eligible deposit of £20 which will be credited to their to act as delegates. account for the following season. Any default will result in the loss of the £20 deposit. After 8: (A) The Association Secretary shall convene a Special the 30 November new clubs may be accepted if a General Meeting at any time on receiving a vacancy exists. requisition to that effect signed, or submitted electronically, by the Secretaries of not less than (D) It is the duty of the Host Club to ensure three Clubs belonging to the Association, such that every effort is made to provide a green Special General Meeting shall have power to of acceptable quality. The Management amend or alter these rules. Committee may terminate the membership of any club that does not agree, when (B) The Management Committee shall have power instructed by the Management Committee, to to convene a Special General Meeting for any implement a ‘Green Improvement Plan’ deemed purpose including the amendment or alteration necessary, following inspection, by the League of any Rules or Bye-Laws. Sub Committee. (C) Each club shall be required to be represented (E) Member clubs must supply e-mail addresses for at such a Special General Meeting and any club their Secretaries and another Official as part of failing to be represented shall be fined £20. the registration procedure. Any change of e-mail address within the period must be immediately 9: Annual General Meetings, the Secretaries Meeting reported to the Association Secretary. and any other Special General Meetings shall be non- smoking meetings.Meetings Subscriptions and Finance6: Two General Meetings shall be held annually, one in January for the presentation of the Balance Sheet 10: (A) The Annual Subscription for Member Clubs and consideration of financial matters (which shall shall be: not require notice of motion) together with the election of Officers and transaction of business for (i) a fee of £45.00 for Premier Teams, and/or the ensuing season; the other in September/October Business Houses ‘A’ teams. for consideration of Association Rules and Bye-Laws, League, Cup and Merit Rules, which shall require (ii) a fee of £35.00 for Alliance Teams, and/or notice of motion. Standing Orders will be applied. Business Houses ‘B’ teams. Additionally a General Secretaries Meeting shall be held annually in March or April for the distribution of (iii) a fee of £10.00 per team for the Cup relevant paperwork for the ensuing season and the Competitions. transaction of other related business. Each club shall be required to be represented at all three meetings (iv) a levy of £1.00 for each registered member, and any club failing to be represented at any of these of all Member Clubs, to be used for a Junior three meetings shall be fined £20.00. Development Fund. (v) a levy of £0.50 for each registered member, of all Member Clubs, to be used to assist the funding of the Senior County Team. 41

(vi) a levy of £0.50 for each registered member, issue of a fine statement. In the event of clubsof all Member Clubs, to be used to assist the failing to comply the fines will automaticallyfunding of the Ladies County Team. be doubled and must be paid to the Treasurer, (B) The annual affiliation fee for Clubs and other otherwise membership will be considered as Organisations not taking part in the Association ceased and re-entry into the League will be at League Competitions shall be £10.00, which the lowest Division.shall be paid by June 30th. If any affiliation (G) All clubs are responsible for their methods offees due to the association are unpaid by payment of subscriptions, registrations or fines.30th June the Management Committee will, Any charges incurred by revoked cheques will beby ordinary resolution, terminate that club’s the direct responsibility of, and be passed on to,or organisation’s affiliation and they will be the submitting club for payment in addition tosuspended forthwith from playing within the the original sum.auspices of the association. All Clubs whether 11: All Fees shall be forwarded to the Hon. Treasurer ofaffiliated to another county or not which play the Association not later than the 1st June each year.in leagues which are directly affiliated must If any monies due to the Association are unpaid byaffiliate to the Association. All Affiliated Leagues 3lst October in any year, the Management Committeeshall provide the Association Secretary, by the will, by ordinary resolution, terminate thatend of May each year, with a complete list of organisations membership of the Association. Shouldclubs competing within their Associations and a such organisation wish to continue its membershipcurrent list of their rules and/or regulations. dues for the past year, together with fees for the (C) All Organisations of ‘Club’ status wishing to ensuing year, must be paid to the Treasurer prior totake part in the Cup Competitions shall pay an the January General Meeting, otherwise membershipentrance fee of £10.00 will be considered as ceased and re-entry into the (D) All member clubs will pay £10 annually at the League will be at the lowest Division.March General Secretaries meeting to fund the 12: The Accounts shall be audited by professionallyprovision and maintenance an electronic Official qualified accountants or other persons experiencedYearbook accessible on the website www. in financial or administrative matters and the printedwwcba.com. Balance Sheet sent to each Club belonging to the (E) All Member Clubs will participate in the Personal Association, together with notices calling the January Accident Insurance Scheme and will pay annually Annual General Meeting.a fee, to be determined by the Management Mode of Altering Rules and Bye-LawsCommittee, per registered player in accordancewith the list of registered players required 13: (A) With the exception of financial matters, noticeby Rule 15. All Affiliated Clubs, Leagues and of any proposed amendment or alteration of theAssociations may participate in the Personal Rules and Bye-Laws of the Association, togetherAccident Insurance Scheme. with the names of the proposer and seconder of every such amendment or alteration shall (F) All Member Clubs will be required to pay any be given in writing to the Association Secretaryfines imposed by either the Management 28 days at least before the General Meeting atCommittee or an appropriate Sub- Committee which such amendment or alteration is to bewithin one calendar month of due date of the considered. 42

(B) The proposer (any Member Club or Management Failure to establish that any new member is a fully Committee Member) must obtain a seconder paid member of the previous club will, if proved, lead (another Member Club or Management to the loss of any shots scored in League and/or Cup Committee Member) to be identified in matches by that player for the new club, also making accordance with (A) above. the player liable to be debarred from all Association competitions until any previous debt is fully paid. (C) Notices containing all valid amendments and Supplementary registrations can be made at any alterations are to be circulated to all Clubs within time during the playing season and shall become the Association 10 days before the General effective immediately such registration is received by Meeting by the Association Secretary, Officers, the Association Treasurer. All registrations to be on Past Presidents, Life Members and Members of the official forms provided and all listed members of the Management Committee. Association Clubs will each pay an annual registration fee to be determined by the Management (D) The Chairman of any General Meeting at which Committee. All competitions excluding the W&W amendments and alterations to Rules and Bye- Mens and Ladies Individual Merits shall be open to Laws are considered, shall allow an amendment all bowlers of either gender. It shall be a condition or alteration to be moved, by any delegate of Membership that all clubs will allow properly or Management Committee member, to any registered players of member clubs to participate notified amendment or alteration, providing on their greens as visitors in competitions under such amendment is relative to and does not the control of the Association, unless specifically alter the context of the notified amendment prohibited by that club. or alteration unduly, and in the event of the same being seconded by another delegate or Transfers Management Committee Member and being carried by a bare majority of those present, and 16: An official transfer form will be provided by the entitled to vote, shall be considered as a notified Association Secretary on request. Transfer requests amendment or alteration. will be considered by the Association Secretary at any time during the league bowling programme subject14: No Rule or Bye-Law, League Competition Rule, Cup to: Competition Rule or Individual Merit Rule, shall be altered, rescinded or added to, without the consent (i) the player being a fully-paid member of the Club of the majority of those present, and entitled to vote, from which he/she is transferring. at the General Meeting. (ii) the player having deposited his/her membershipMembership and Affiliation for Individual Players fee with the Club to which he/she is transferring.15: A list of all members of Association Clubs must (iii) the player having obtained the support of both be forwarded to the Registrar of the Association Clubs in writing on the official transfer form and each year before such members take part in any having submitted the form to the Association Association Competition, and all players selected or Secretary. taking part in such competitions must be from the list furnished. It is the responsibility of the submitting (iv) the player paying a transfer fee of £10.00 to club to ensure that any new member who has joined the Association which will be returned if not them is a fully paid member of the previous club. approved by the Management Committee. 43

(v) if approved the transfer request will become (C) Member or affiliated Clubs and Associations effective up to 14 days after receipt by the organising merit competitions, whether Association Secretary. The Association Secretary restricted or open, MUST invite the Referees will inform the player, his new club and the Society to provide qualified referees to control League Secretary of the effective date of the final stages. A referees fee as determined by the transfer within 14 days of receipt. Referees’ Society will be paid by the organising body to the Secretary. Referees will be provided (vi) the player not playing in the current league with travelling expenses, lunch and tea. The programme in away fixtures for his/her new club organisers will be responsible for providing all on a green on which he/she has played a league measuring equipment likely to be required by game, Premier, Alliance or Business Houses, the referees. during the current league programme. (D) PENALTY - Any Club or Association who fails (vii) Having submitted a transfer request the player to comply with Rules 18a, 18b and 18c may be will not be eligible to play for the club from barred from running any competition, other which he is transferring during the 14 days (or than one involving its own members only, for less) in which the Association Secretary deals a period of not less than one and no more than with the transfer request. five years. Penalty for a subsequent offence under these rules may lead to the offending17: Any player taking part in League or Cup matches for Club or Association being barred from running two Clubs in the same season shall be suspended competitions sine die. Further, any player who from the Association for twelve calendar months. knowingly takes part in any event which is not This rule does not apply to an authorised transfer. affiliated and approved under these rules may be suspended for a period of not less than one year.Promotion of Contests Any subsequent offence under these rules may lead to the offending player being barred from18: (A) Member or Affiliated Clubs and Associations the Association sine die. organising competitions and inviting entries from outside their Club or Association but not from 19: Only properly licensed Betting Book facilities will outside the WWCBA must apply to the County be allowed to operate at WWCBA controlled events, authority for affiliation and approval and pay a and then only with the prior written consent of the fee of £6.00 BEFORE they advertise the event in WWCBA Management Committee following a written any way. Any advertising literature MUST state application and the payment of a fee of £20.00. ‘Approved by and affiliated to the WWCBA’. The fee payable will be reviewed and determined annually by the Management Committee of the (B) Member or affiliated Clubs and Associations WWCBA. organising competitions and inviting entries from outside the WWCBA must apply to the Appeals County authority for approval BEFORE the event is advertised in any way. Further they must send 20: An enquiry into any suspected breach of these to the WWCBA a remittance of £6.00 which, if Association, League, Cup or Merit Rules and Bye- approval is granted, will be forwarded to the Laws, by a Player, Club or Affiliated Organisation may BCGBA for affiliation under their Rule 11b. Any be instituted by the Management Committee: advertising literature MUST state ‘Approved by WWCBA and affiliated to the BCGBA’. 44

(A) at the request of the Player, Club or Affiliated evidence as may be required or refuse to attend the Organisation which may lodge a complaint enquiry, the Management Committee shall have provided that such complaint is in writing and power to suspend such Affiliated Organisation; Club has been submitted to the Secretary within 3 or Player. calendar months of the alleged offence, etc., taking place. Reinstatement (B) at its discretion. 24: Any Affiliated Organisation, Club or Player suspended or expelled by the Association shall automatically21: In the event of any enquiry being instituted on be reported to the BCGBA for confirmation, and the complaint of any Affiliated Organisation, Club if confirmed, reinstatement shall be by written or Player, such Affiliated Organisations, Club or application, to be in the hands of the Association Player shall forthwith deposit with the Association Secretary not later than the last day of January in Secretary the sum of £20.00, which will be returned each year. if the complaint is upheld. On the deposit being made and a written statement of the facts placed with the 25: No application for reinstatement shall be entertained, Association Secretary, an enquiry shall be instituted under any circumstances whatever, from a Player by the Management Committee. who has once been reinstated.22: The Management Committee shall have power to Eligibility reprimand, suspend, fine or expel any Player, Club or Affiliated Organisation, who shall infringe any Rule 26: With the exception of normal team changes, where or Bye-Law, or whose conduct shall, in their opinion, Premier and Alliance teams are competing in render him/her or them unfit for membership but no corresponding Premier and Alliance leagues (i.e. in a Player, Club or Affiliated Organisation shall be dealt Premier Division 1 and Alliance Division 1) no visiting with, without first being summoned to appear before player shall be allowed to compete in a Warwickshire the Management Committee to explain his or their and Worcestershire league or cup match on a conduct, and given opportunity to advance his/her or green where he/she has practised or played in their defence. In the case of such breach of conduct other competitions during the preceding 14 days, meriting suspension or expulsion, at least two-thirds otherwise than when such competition has been a of the Management Committee then present must County Match Warwickshire and Worcestershire Cup vote in support for suspension or expulsion. or Merit competition or a Local League, Cup or Merit Competition directly affiliated to the WWCBA or the Anyone so summoned to appear before the BCGBA. Management Committee shall be entitled to receive at least seven days notice in writing by Recorded Awareness Delivery from the Association Secretary, giving particulars of the breaches of conduct being the 27: It is the duty of every member of every club subject of complaint. affiliated to this Association to acquaint himself/ herself with the Rules and Bye-Laws of the23: The Management Committee may demand the Association, and of the Rules and Bye-Laws production of any books, documents or other governing the League, Cup and Merit competitions. evidence deemed necessary in dealing with The Management Committee of the Association any complaint or enquiry. Should any Affiliated will at no time accept a plea of ignorance Organisation, Club a Player refuse to furnish such when considering any breach of the Rules and Bye-Laws as laid down in this Manual. 45

28: Each Club shall be furnished with a copy of the British Merit & Cup Finals - Players Clothing Crown Green B.A.’s Official Handbook each year, and each Club and every member thereof shall be bound 34: On all association finals’ days (Merits and Cups) by the Rules and Bye-Laws of the Association in like players are to wear conventional clothing and are not manner, as though such Club and each member permitted to wear tracksuit bottoms, denims or shorts. thereof had entered into, and signed, an agreement In the Junior Merit Final, this dress code will apply with the Association to that effect. from the quarter final stage onwards. In the case of team contests, any offending player failing to complyInterpretation with the dress standard must be substituted before the start of the game. Enforcement of the dress code29: The Management Committee shall have powers to will be the responsibility of the Officer in charge and/or deal with any matters not provided for in these Rules the Referee. and Bye-Laws. Club Closure/Amalgamation30: The WWCBA shall be the interpreter of these Association Rules and Bye-Laws governing the 35: A Club or Associated Club on application to the League, Cup and Merit Competitions, and from its Association may by agreement amalgamate with decision there shall be no appeal other than where a another Club. The receiving club may if so desirous player makes a complaint and fails to get satisfaction retain the league status of the merging club only if from his/her Club, League Association or County the number of merging club members exceed the Association, he/she shall have the right to appeal registered playing membership of the receiving club. to the British Crown Green Bowling Association on The name of the merging club, if retained, will only depositing £100.00, which shall be refunded at the be used in conjunction with the above arrangement discretion of the Management Committee of the for one year, after which time the name will revert to BCGBA. that of the receiving club.31: The Management Committee shall at all times have Child Protection authority to select any green belonging to Member Clubs for the purpose of promoting County Matches 36: All member clubs are required to identify a Welfare and other Associations Competitions. Officer for Child Protection issues within their club and to notify the W&W Welfare Officer who will maintain a database of identified Welfare Officers.32: Heeled foot-wear of any kind should not be worn by Dissolution participants on greens where league, cup a merit events are played under the jurisdiction of the 37: Should the Management Committee decide, by a Association. Nothing in this rule shall apply to any majority, on the grounds of expediency or otherwise, player who suffers a disability. to dissolve the Association, the Committee shall call a Special General meeting of the Association, givingCaptains to act as Adjudicators 21 days notice to Member Clubs. At this Special General meeting, if a two-thirds majority of those33: In League matches and Cup matches (except the present and eligible to vote decide to dissolve the finals) the Captains, or their nominees, will act Association, the Management Committee shall have jointly as Adjudicators. They are allowed on the power to dispose of the assets of the Association green during play and will act as measurers. No other after all liabilities and debts have been cleared. The persons other than the players are allowed on the beneficiaries of such assets shall be the Member green. Clubs. 46

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WARWICKSHIRE LADIES COUNTYCROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATIONRules & Bye-Laws 9. Prize winners will forfeit their prize money if they do not attend the Presentation Evening unless they have1. The Warwickshire and Worcestershire Ladies County sent an apology. Crown Green Bowling Association (WWLCCGBA) is incorporated to and an integral part of the 10. Affiliation fee to W&W shall be paid each year. Warwickshire and Worcestershire Counties Bowling Mode of Altering Rules and Bye-Laws Association and is to be affiliated to the British Crown 11. The WLCCGBA is responsible for the preparation, Green Ladies Bowling Association. amendment, maintenance and control of its own2. The objectives and powers of the Association Rules and Bye Laws. are to encourage, control, manage and regulate 12. Notice of any proposed amendment or alteration of the game of crown green bowling for Ladies the Rules and Bye-Laws of the Association shall be in Warwickshire. given in writing to the delegates and players 7 days before the Annual players meeting.3. A Selection Committee consisting of 5 members 13. No Rule or Bye-Law shall be altered, rescinded or shall be elected at the Annual Players Meeting. added to, without the consent of the majority of The County Liaison Officer should also be present those present and entitled to vote at the Annual at Selection meetings. In the event of a Selection players meeting. Committee member not being available for a meeting the voting shall be given over to Matches/Competitions the Captains. 14. County colours agreed with the WWCBA must beCommittees worn by all county players and officials. 15. An Individual Merit competition will be held each4. The business of the Ladies County falls under the control of the WWCBA in liaison with the Ladies year. The winner of the Merit will also represent Delegates and Ladies Selection Committee. Warwickshire and Worcestershire at the Champion of Champions at the Waterloo Hotel, Blackpool.Meetings 16. A Dorothy Piearce Ladies Pairs competition will be held each year.5. The Annual Players Meeting shall take place following 17. A Junior Merit competition will be held each year. the BCGBA AGM to discuss rule changes and to elect 18. Finalists for all BCGLBA competitions should wear delegates and selection committee for the following their respective county colours if they have them season. otherwise navy and white or black and white should be worn.6. Elected delegates will have the power to amend or 19. Entry fees will be increased by £1.00 per person on alter any rules. This may take place by convening a the BCGLBA and Dorothy Piearce Pairs entry fee for Special General Meeting of players. prize money.7. Delegates for the BCGLBA AGM shall be the Ladies Interpretation County Liaison Officer and the Secretary of the 20. The delegates shall have the power to deal with WWCBA. 1 further delegate may attend. any matters not provided for in these Rules andSubscriptions/Affiliations Bye-Laws.8. The annual affiliation fee for Clubs and Leagues shall be £10.00. All Leagues and Clubs playing in league matches or any competitive bowling must be affiliated to the WWCBA. 48