Welcome to the Yorkshire County Parks Bowls Association website.
On this website we would like to tell you a little about the association and the people who currently run it, as well as keeping you up to date with all the latest Competitions & Merits.
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The Executive Council wish to thank the following for their most generous and continued support.
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YORKSHIRE COUNTY PARKS INTERCITY TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, 26TH MAY 2024
HELD IN LEEDS & DISTRICT
* Ten players per Affiliated District with a maximum of two home bowlers allowed in any match.
* Five jacks to be used throughout the group stages.
* Four jacks to be used for the final.
* Dress code only applies in the final. (Collared shirt with black, blue or grey trousers/shorts)
* Result sheets will be sent out to each venue shortly and should be made available for the visiting teams.
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GROUP A
Sheffield ICT, Bradford, Barnsley and Leeds & District
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Round 1 at 10am
Sheffield ICT ...v... Bradford at Churwell Park, Park Street, Churwell, LS27 7QX
Barnsley ...v... Leeds & District at Holbeck Ltd, St Anthonys Road, Beeston, LS11 8DP
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Round 2 at 12.30pm Approx
Losers of a/b ...v... Losers of c/d at South Leeds Cons, Wooler Street, Beeston, LS11 7JH
Winners of a/b ...v... Winners of c/d at Rothwell BC, Off Oulton Lane, Rothwell, LS26 0EA
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Round 3 at 2.30pm Approx
Leeds & District ...v... Sheffield ICT or Bradford at Harehills Park, Coldcotes Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6ND
Barnsley ...v... Sheffield ICT or Bradford at East End Park, Victoria Avenue, LS9 9DL
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GROUP B
Airedale & Wharfedale, Barkston Ash, Hebden Royd and Leeds Ladies
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Round 1 at 10am
Aire/Wharfe ...v... Barkston Ash at Holbeck Moor, Cambrian Terrace, Holbeck,LS11 8JB
Hebden Royd ...v... Leeds Ladies at South Leeds Cons, Wooler Street, Beeston, LS11 7JH
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Round 2 at 12.30pm Approx
Losers of a/b ...v... Losers of c/d at Harehills Park, Coldcotes Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6ND
Winners of a/b ...v... Winners of c/d at Holbeck Ltd, St Anthonys Road, Beeston, LS11 8DP
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Round 3 at 2.30pm Approx
Aire/Wharfe ...v... Hebden Royd or Leeds Ladies at Colton BC, Off School Lane, Colton, LS15 7AL
Barkston Ash ...v... Hebden Royd or Leeds Ladies at Rothwell BC, Off Oulton Lane, Rothwell, LS26 0DY
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Final at 5pm approx
Group A Winners ...v... Group B Winners at Thorner BC, Carr Lane, Off Main Street, Thorner, LS14 3DX (directly behind Mexborough Arms Pub)
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VENUES
Churwell Park
From main road turn on to William Street opposite Tesco Extra store, go to end of street and turn left then sharp left again to car parking area.
Hot sandwiches will be available.
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Holbeck Ltd
Parking on St Anthonys Road, entrance to green at corner of street and main road.
Hot sandwiches available. Bar available.
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Holbeck Moor
Parking on road side.
Unfortunately it is likely only drinks available at this venue.
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South Leeds Cons Club
Car Park to the side of the club. Green entrance from the car park.
Hot sandwiches may be available. Bar open from midday.
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Rothwell BC
Green is located opposite the tennis courts up a service track at the pelican lights. Very limited space in the car park at the top of this track. Suggest parking in Springfield Park car park adjacent to the tennis courts.
Entrance gate about 50 metres up the service track road opposite the car park entrance.
Hot sandwiches available. Bar available.
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Harehills Park
Parking on the street. Green in the park to the left.
Likely some food available and have a minibar with drinks.
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East End Park
Parking on road side outside the park. Green situated straight ahead in the park.
Possibly some food available as well as Hot & Cold drinks.
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Colton BC
Parking in grounds off School Lane, either side of Social Club. Top side of club recommended as green in far top corner opposite social club.
Hot refreshments and possibly some light snack food. Bar in Social Club.
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Thorner BC
There is good parking in club car park but can also use the pub car park. Strictly NO PARKING in cul-de-sac opposite the green.
Food and drinks available. Pie & Peas as minimum. Pub will be open. However, we have well stocked minibar at half the price of pub.
Congratulations to Phoebe Heslop for winning the Junior Handicap at Spen Victoria.
Thanks to Spen Victoria for hosting and to Daz Ripley & Alex Wolfenden for running the event.
Full results to follow.
Congratulations to Owen Laurie for winning the Under 25 Merit at Spen Victoria.
Thanks to Spen Victoria for hosting and to Daz Ripley & Alex Wolfenden for running the event.
Full results to follow.
Brighouse Sports Club hosted the 2024 Yorkshire County Parks Merit, a prestigious event in the bowling calendar organised by the Yorkshire County Parks Bowls Association.
64 entrants from far and wide competed across both greens with many supporters cheering on from the sides.
Total Prize Money was £640
(£260, £130, 2x£65, 4x£30)
Well Bowled, stockists of all things bowling, kindly supported this event once again, donating a £25 Raffle Prize.
A big thank you to Brighouse Sports Members for providing the usual excellent facilities, beautifully running greens and fantastic hospitality including Breakfast, Lunches & Refreshments.
Congratulations to all competitors. The last 8 remaining bowlers automatically qualify for the British Parks Individual Merit Finals.
The overall winner was Stuart King (Pudsey BC) who beat Robert Hopper (BSC) in the final.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
All entries to me apart from the ones to Tony & Howard shown below.
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JUNIOR HANDICAP (UNDER 18s)
SUNDAY, 28TH APRIL
At SPEN VICTORIA - 10AM
ENTRIES TO HOWARD BROADBENT - 07857 603168
ENTRY FEE - £5
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18 - 25 INDIVIDUAL MERIT
SUNDAY, 28TH APRIL
At SPEN VICTORIA - 10AM
ENTRIES TO HOWARD BROADBENT - 07857 603168
ENTRY FEE - £5
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YCP INTERCITY
SUNDAY, 26TH MAY
In LEEDS & DISTRICT - 10AM
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BROTHERTON CUP
SUNDAY, 23RD JUNE
In HEBDEN ROYD DISTRICT - 9.30AM
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE (Minimum of 12 entries are required)
ENTRY FEE - £15 PER TEAM
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WOOD CUP
SUNDAY, 23RD JUNE
In AIRE/WHARFE DISTRICT - 9.30AM
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE (Minimum of 12 entries are required)
ENTRY FEE - £15 PER TEAM
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LADIES INDIVIDUAL MERIT
SUNDAY, 30TH JUNE
At CLECKHEATON SPORTS - 10AM
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - SUNDAY, 23RD JUNE (Maximum 32 entries)
ENTRY FEE - £10
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VETERAN INDIVIDUAL MERIT
FRIDAY, 2ND AUGUST
At ASA BRIGGS - 10AM
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - FRIDAY, 28TH JULY (Maximum 32 entries)
ENTRY FEE £10
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VETERAN PAIRS MERIT
FRIDAY, 16TH AUGUST
At ASA BRIGGS - 10AM
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - FRIDAY, 8TH AUGUST (Maximum 32 entries)
ENTRY FEE - £20 PER PAIR
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YCP VICTORY CUP
SUNDAY, 6TH OCTOBER
In BRADFORD DISTRICT - 10AM
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