THE 2024 SEASON inches ever closer. Bowls England have published the draws for their national competitons. Links on our 'County/National Comp' pages have been amended.

 

The year's first club comp has also been drawn. The Dave Jones Memorial Cup, named for our much-missed 2021 men's champion, is a 3-wood singles contest that provides Abington's bowlers with an early slice of competitive action. As well as being the only Abington singles comp fully open to all members, male or female.

 

In fact, last year's champion struck a major blow for the women's contingent, Gill Crossley defeating FOUR former men's singles champs to become the inaugural winner of Dave's trophy. She'll begin her defence against our newest member, Malcolm Paul, who has transferred from Northampton Express.

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* Fixture lists for friendlies and triples leagues have also been published on their respective pages. The first official play of the year will be the traditional Our Day game on Saturday, 20th April, though the green will open the evening before, for those who just can't wait a moment longer! See you all very soon.

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12/02/2024: THE DRAWS FOR Bowls Northamptonshire's competitions have now been published, and can be found here. Links on the 'County/National Competitions' pages of this website have been amended.

 

Entry for Bowls England's competitions remains open. The deadline for these is Friday 1st March. Don't delay if you haven't already registered.

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24/01/2024: THANK YOU to all members who attended the Annual General Meeting on Monday 22nd January. Although an uneventful occasion it itself, it was a significant moment in the club's history. As the first AGM to be held since the adoption of the new club constitution, this year's committee is the first elected on gender-neutral lines.

 

In practice, the people on committee have barely altered - for now at least. Notice has been given by Chris Beck, the inaugural 'Administrator', that he wishes to take things easier after this season and step aside. Long-term plans will be a big consideration for the committee this year, and they please request other members to provide all the assistance they can, particularly with regards to volunteering for roles and events.

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As ever, all contact details for club officers are listed here.