As part of the recently introduced National Development Strategy, all 16 affiliated Crown Green Bowling Counties will receive kits to support their County Development Officer with the initiative. On Friday 21st February, British Crown Green Bowling Association CEO Paul Ashmore presented the Isle of Man Development Officer (Tracy Moore) with the first part of their development kit.

The equipment provided consisted of eight sets of Taylor coloured junior bowls, 12 sets of Taylor adult bowls and four jacks. The kit is available for use by all affiliated Clubs to support the growth of our sport across our grassroots.

Also present at the presentation were IOM Sport, along with some of the Manx Youth Games coaches, Sue Gawne, Christine Holland, George Peach, Jo Robert and Michele Cubbon. Making the most of half term and the sun, some of the Association’s junior bowlers attended to test drive the new sets of junior bowls and, as you can see, had a great time!