December - 2024 2/4

Dec 18

JustGo doesn't go at all

The BCGBA National Database of Members is the likely tool to be used to bill clubs the extra £1 per bowler levy in 2025. Is it any good?

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Winter League

Dec 17

Division 4 team photographs

Adding to our 2024-25 album of team photographs dipping into Division 4 for 5 team shots.

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Division 4 leaders lose 3-5 but stay top

Winter League

Dec 17

Division 4 leaders lose 3-5 but stay top

A 3-5 defeat for the leaders doesn't change the pecking order at the top of the Division 4 table. Plus 19 Action photos.

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How many bowlers do you need to run a team?

Winter League

Dec 17

How many bowlers do you need to run a team?

How many bowlers have played in the League this season? What is the minimum number of bowlers a team can survive on? All the answers.

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Bowling News

Dec 16

Did you know that ...?

A much under-used function on Bowlsnet is a great way to share match scores as they progress and for monitoring aggregate scores at any time

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Winter League

Dec 16

Two new Winter League teams for next season

Halfway through the season and we are already receiving applications from new teams for next season which starts in October 2025.

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R.I.P.

Dec 16

Ron Swallow's bowling obituary

Following on from yesterday's report on the passing of Roland 'Ron' Swallow to provide a record of some of his bowling achievements.

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Bowling News

Dec 15

BCGBA Rule Revisions

The rest of the BCGBA Rules Revision meeting proposed changes after the £1 levy per bowler rule has been voted on.

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Winter League

Dec 15

The Christmas week fixture programme

Christmas Party time at some host clubs after the last fixtures before Christmas have been completed. But first the bowling.

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R.I.P.

Dec 15

R.I.P. Roland 'Ron' Swallow

Sorry to report on the passing of Kirkheaton Con clubmate Ron Swallow who passed away yesterday.

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2 more Pairs KO qualifiers through to Last 16

Winter League

Dec 14

2 more Pairs KO qualifiers through to Last 16

The latest two qualifiers to progress to the Round of the Last 16 were decided at Thorpe Green on Friday coming from Division 7 teams.

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Winter League

Dec 14

Division 2 team photoshoots

Four team photos taken at the Division 2 matches played at Cowcliffe on Tuesday.

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Bowling News

Dec 14

£1 per bowler BCGBA levy in 2025

The BCGBA seeks to put an annual £1 levy per bowler on clubs for the next 3 years to fund a National Strategy.

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Cowcliffe hit top gear and move in on title

Winter League

Dec 13

Cowcliffe hit top gear and move in on title

Cowcliffe extend their lead at the top of the Division 7 table after the hosts lost for a 3rd consecutive match and drop out of contention.

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Winter League

Dec 13

Top 4 all win in Division 6

With 8-0 wins for the top two teams in Division 6 there is no emerging threat to the two leaders as the gaps widen.

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Winter League

Dec 13

First defeat for Lindley Lib C

Could the first defeat of the season for Lindley Lib C be the start of something serious or is it just a one-week blip?

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Winter League

Dec 12

Denby Dale return to winning ways

After two defeats Denby Dale won again and as that was against their nearest rivals for the title it was a good day for them.

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New Division 1 leader & 1st win for Lindley Lib

Winter League

Dec 12

New Division 1 leader & 1st win for Lindley Lib

Two defeats in 3 days for New Mill A saw them lose the Division 1 top spot as Thorpe Green and Lower Hopton move threatenly clear.

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Pairs KO last call for Division 7 bowlers

Winter League

Dec 12

Pairs KO last call for Division 7 bowlers

The Qualifying Round for Division 7 bowlers is this Friday and the closing date for entries is 5.00pm today.

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Winter League

Dec 11

Golcar Lib 4-4 Hanging Heaton A

Honours even after the top two teams in Division 2 met, shared the points, stayed level top on points and both remain unbeaten.

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