INSURANCE PROVIDER TO CHANGE
Some in the sport have questioned the value of the insurance arrangement the ESMBA have had for several years with Sutton Winsor. After an alternative provider, who the ESMBA reveal specialises in sports club cover with other National Governing Bodies, gave a full presentation the ESMBA Management Committee unanimously decided not to renew their agreement with Sutton Winsor. The ESMBA have stated that further details of the insurance will be sent out later.
BLUE TROUSERS?
The ESMBA have asked County Associations for their opinion on coloured trousers and shorts and whether they feel they should be included in the dress code for all events. This followed an enquiry from one club to the ESMBA telling them they had changed their club colours and were now wearing blue trousers and could they wear them to the Nationals. Counties have until the 17th January to respond to the ESMBA.
MEMBERSHIP DOWN AGAIN
At the end of November the number of registered bowlers with the ESMBA stood at 13,691 which is 5.53% down on the final figure at the end of the 2023/24 season. But compared to the figure recorded at the end of November 2023 the figure was just 1.3% down.
I.C.C 2025/26
Counties who have entered two teams in the Inter-County Championships for 2025/26 must nominate their top ten players for each team by 20th September 2025. The Norfolk County Team Trials will be held at Hingham Sports & Social Club on Sunday 18th May 2025.