GWYN REES - WIBA PRESIDENT 2001/02 It is with great sadness that the WIBA wishes to inform you of the passing of Gwyn Rees of Rhondda Indoor Bowls Club. Gwyn was a past President of the WIBA and a stalwart of the Management Committee. His wise council will be missed by all his colleagues. Our thoughts are with his widow Pat and his family at this sad time. Arrangements for Gwyn’s funeral will be posted on this site when they become available.

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES FOR THE SPORT OF FLAT GREEN BOWLS IN WALES.   The National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) have for several months been in discussions with both Sport Wales and Bowls Wales who are the co-ordinating body for the sport of bowls in Wales, to resolve differences that exist between us.   These discussions between the NGB’s and the co-ordinating body Bowls Wales are on going and we are hopeful that a resolution will be found in the coming weeks.   We will keep you, our Members updated at regular intervals of the progress being made. Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact your National Secretary who will be pleased to provide you with the necessary information.   Issued on behalf of the following National Governing Bodies: Welsh Bowling Association Welsh Women’s Bowling Association. Welsh Indoor Bowls Association Welsh Ladies Indoor Bowls Association Welsh Short Mat Bowls Association Welsh Bowls Umpires Association. John Phillips WIBA Assistant Secretary

BIIBC UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS BALLYBRAKES IBC N.I.   9TH TO 11TH OCTOBER 2020. The BIIBC Under 18 Championships have been postponed as a consequence of the uncertainty caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. The BIIBC are working on a new calendar of events and it is hoped that this event will be re-arranged for some time in April 2021. More information on this event will be posted when it becomes available. Keep safe everyone.

WELSH INDOOR BOWLS ASSOCIATION COVID 19 VIRUS UPDATE. Officers of the WIBA are currently working on next year’s calendar of events. At present we are planning to complete last season’s outstanding tournament during October with the 2020/21 season starting on the first Saturday in November. As you are aware the rate that lockdown is going to be eased is in the hands of the Welsh Assembly Government, and the WIBA will be working with the WLIBA and Bowls Wales to put in place a return to play strategy that will allow indoor bowls stadiums to open safely when we get the go ahead from government. When the season closed earlier this year, lockdown meant that we were not able to hold our AGM. This has now been rescheduled for October. To ensure that the organisation continues to run during this period a core group of officers have been appointed to carry out the day to day business. The following officers are currently acting on behalf of the organisation, Mike Doody, David Phillips, Nigel Williams, Peter Brill and John Phillips. When information becomes available we will update the website at regular intervals to keep members abreast of what is happening.

2020/2021 Season. The start of the season (if all goes well with the Corona Virus) will be Sat 24th Oct 2020. (Fixtures are now on line). The new structure of the O'60 Championship will come into force after delegates voted unanimously for the proposal (See O'60 Championship page). Please can you arrange your fixtures ASAP for the Hand Book, and the Merit Table fixtures.

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Merit League:- Pontardawe has joined the Merit League.

O60 Championship - Cynon Valley are no longer in the O60 Team Championship

CORONA VIRUS Following the advice given by the Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer, the Welsh Indoor Bowling Association is cancelling all events with immediate effect. All outstanding tournaments will be completed at the start of the 2020/21 season. Barrie Bellamy - Secretary.

Open Fours:.2nd 3rd round Open Fours now on Fours page.

Open Triples.2nd 3rd Round Triples now on Triples page

WIBA  League Games. All games must be played (No Cancellations) at the designated times. Only exception is due to inclement weather Or extenuating circumstance (This will be up to the Fixture Secretaries discretion). All results must be relayed to Neil Jones by e-mail or telephone within 48hrs of the game being completed. Clubs may be fined £20 for non-compliance. Prompt relay of results enables leagues to be brought up to date much earlier.

WIBA Privacy Policy. The WIBA Privacy Policy is now available to view as a pdf  - click here

The Welsh Indoor Bowls Association have fully adopted the U.K. Anti Doping Rules, full details of which can be found on www.ukad.org.uk/documents/uk-anti-doping-rules/

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