ECBA NEWS
(21 May 2026)
MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY
The team selection for the first round of the Mixed Over 60 Inter County Championship v Cambridgeshire on 16th June may be found here
Any team member unable to attend should advise John Tully (07970100634) as soon as possible
Regards
John Tully
(20 May 2026)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1
Further revised team selections may be found via the Programmes dropdown
(20 May 2026)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
Please note that the Middleton Cup match v Norfolk on 6th June, will now be played at Frinton BC
Nigel Smith
Team Manager
(20 May 2026)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
Dave King has provided the scores and league positions after week 1 which may be found here
(17 May 2026)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1
Even more revised team selections may be found via the Programmes dropdown
(12 May 2026)
CHANGE TO PERFORMANCE EVENTS COMPETITION RULES
Bowls England have announced rule changes details here
(9 May 2026)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1
Further revised team selections may be found via the Programmes dropdown
(9 May 2026)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
Result attached here of Saturday's good win away at Cambridgeshire by 9 shots & 14 points to 6.
No points for Executive today.
(2 May 2026)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
Result attached here of yesterday's 18-2 win vs Herts
Unfortunately a loss for the U25 rink but a much better performance than the scorecard would suggest
Revised ECL teams may be found here
(2 May 2026)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1
Revised team selections may be found via the Programmes dropdown
(30 Apr 2026)
CHANGE OF CLUB PHONE NUMBER
Please note the new number for the office at Upminster BC Tel. 01708 222788
(20 Apr 2026)
CHANGE OF CLUB SECRETARY
Please note the change of Secretary for Connaught BC
Mrs Sally Pearce. Tel: 07773-942309. Email: sallypearce235@gmail.com
(18 Apr 2026)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1
Team selections may be found via the Programmes dropdown
(14 Apr 2026)
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
The BDA will be running a Roadshow at Falcon BC from 10:00-16:00 on 24th April 2026. The intention is to bring together as many clubs as possible for a day of practical workshops, guidance, and networking opportunities to support the future development of bowls clubs
Further information can be found here: Roadshows - Bowls Development Alliance
The booking link is here: Club Development Roadshow Falcon IBC Friday 24th April, 10am-4pm
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the event, please contact Laura Wright at laurawright@bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com
(14 Apr 2026)
CHANGE OF CLUB SECRETARY
Please note the change of secretary for Saffron Walden Town BC
Mrs Louisa Atherton. Tel: 07970716677. Email: swtbcsecretary@outlook.com
(12 Apr 2026)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The teams for the first three Eastern Counties League matches may be found here
The team for the Balcomb Trophy may be found here
(2 Apr 2026)
MESSAGE FROM THE ECBA COMPETITION SECRETARY
The competition draws have been completed and all emails sent
The draws can be viewed on the Competition Portal
(15 Mar 2026)
MESSAGE FROM ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION
The EBCA will be holding 'Back to Bowls' sessions on dates and venues across the County - details here
(6 Mar 2026)
NOTICE FROM THE ECBA TREASURER
This note is to a pre warn clubs that from later this year (for the 2027 Affiliation), we will only accept bank transfers for payment of Registration Fees. Cheques will no longer be accepted
NB. Any club that has not already paid their fees for 2026 - please endeavour to make your payment by bank transfer and not by cheque
(15 Feb 2026)
MESSAGE FROM ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION
Information regarding 2026 Roadshows may be found here
(19 Jan 2026)
MESSAGE FROM ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION
Once again we will be holding our annual Open Day for all coaches - details here
(6 Jan 2026)
MESSAGE FROM EBUA
On 14th February 2026 at Liberty of Havering IBC, there will be an accredited Markers Course run by the English Bowls Umpires Association
Details may be found here
(1 Dec 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
The Competition Portal is now open for Men's entries and will close on 28th February 2026
(1 Dec 2026)
AFFILIATION FORMS
These may now be found by clicking on the 'Forms' tab