THE FUTURE IS

BRIGHTEngland dominate the first

British Isles U18 Series

Teams from England, Scotland, Ireland,

Wales and the Channel Islands assembled

at the Jim Baker Stadium in County

Antrim, Ireland, and marched on to the

green to begin this inaugural playing of

the Under 18 Mixed Championships. Eng-

land played Scotland first, followed by

Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

A new strip has been introduced for the International players this year and the Under 18’s were

the first team to show this off and as they marched on to the green were outstanding in their red

and white shirts and tracksuit tops. To look good gives confidence and our team looked great.

The stadium echoed to the sound of the supporters cheering their respective teams on, as scores

were eagerly followed to find out which Country was pulling ahead. The England squad play-

ing 4 wood singles over 9 ends, 2 wood pairs over 9 ends and 2 wood triples over 7 ends, were

winning more games than they were losing giving our squad the boost they needed, particularly

over the Scots who are usually our biggest challenge.

At the end of the day on Saturday, after having played all the Countries, it was England v Scot-

land, England v Scotland, Wales v Ireland, and Wales v Channel Islands.

Tension mounted as we all watched eagerly as first the Scots were ahead in some of the games

and then England fought back. However at the end of the session when the scores were checked

the final was between the two England teams and the Scotland teams were also playing each

other for 3rd and 4th places.

What an end to a wonderful occasion. The idea of Brian Davies, the British BIIBC Secretary

to hold an Under 18 Mixed Championship had come true – the event was a great success, par-

ticularly for England whose squad had won the Silver BIIBC Trophy as well taking the

Runners-up Trophy.

Water Rates

LegislationThe EIBA Ltd have been liaising closely

with the CCPR following the news that

some water companies had changed

how they applied their rates to Sports

Clubs with regards to Surface Drainage.

In certain areas, mainly the North West,

Community Groups, including sport, the

criteria used to calculate the drainage

costs had led to substantial increases in

the rates due.

Following a period of lobbying by the

CCPR and other interested groups they

are delighted to announce that the

Government will now introduce legisla-

tion to allow water companies to offer

concessionary rates, a move which

benefits sports clubs.

This decision will be focused on and

ensuring that the legislation is brought in

swiftly.

To ensure that you as a Club are

safeguarded please contact Peter

Thompson at the EIBA Ltd if you find that

the Surface Drainage rates have

increased significantly.

There are initial steps which can be taken

up with your water company and the

EIBA will be pleased to assist if this occurs.

WelcomeWe are delighted to publish our first monthly newsletter

Beyond the Rink and hope that you as an Indoor Bowler

enjoy reading what is happening on and off the rink.

This publication will be produced monthly and will be available to download from www.eiba.co.uk and we would

like the Indoor Bowling community to contribute to any future content. Therefore if you have any success stories

which would be of benefit to other clubs / players then please do let us know.

In the meantime we hope that you are having an enjoyable season to date and long may this continue.

Peter ThompsonChief Operating Executive

The English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd

OPE�I�G OF THE �EW I�DOOR

BOWLS RI�K AT THE DORSET

GOLF & BOWLS RESORTTwo of the worlds greatest ever bowlers David Bryant C.B.E. &

Tony Allcock M.B.E. performed the Opening Ceremony at The

Dorset Golf & Bowls Resort’s new 3 rink Indoor Bowls Arena, at

Bere Regis, on the 16th October.

It was the first time that the two stars, who have won 29 World

Bowls titles between them, have together opened a new bowling

facility.

Over 200 people attended the Opening; guests included the

Chief Executives of Bowls England and The English Indoor

Bowling Association, the EIBA Men’s & Ladies Presidents, and

the Dorset Indoor & Outdoor Presidents, a real who’s who of the

Bowls World

Davis Rhys Jones introduced the guests in his normal witty and

informative manner, and Andy Thomson, England Captain &

Graham Shadwell, England skip and Commonwealth team mem-

ber, played a very high quality exhibition match which everyone

enjoyed.

John Champion the Dorset Resort, Bowls Director thanked

everyone for all their help and support in making the new venture

such a success. Over 100 new bowlers have been coached over

the last month, and the new Club Leagues are starting shortly. In

November the bowls visitors will be coming to The Dorset, this

will help the local economy, and will safeguard jobs in this diffi-

cult economic climate.

A delicious buffet was provided in The Clubhouse where every-

one met the honoured guests and mingled with fellow bowlers,

all who attended agreed it was a fantastic opening for this presti-

gious new bowling centre; Andy Thomson commented that it was

the best Opening he had ever been to! David Bryant said in his

speech that if he was going to join a Bowls Club he would join

The Dorset, he said the location and facilities were second to

none! Praise indeed from The Great Man himself!

�EW STATIO�ERY

PART�ER

The English Indoor Bowling Association Limited

has teamed up with Lyreco UK Ltd as its new

stationery supplier. As a partner of the EIBA Ltd

Lyreco UK are delighted to offer all Affiliated

Clubs and Counties the same exclusive rates and

service.

For details of how to sign up to the arrangement

please contact Jon Stephens, Account Manager,

Lyreco UK on 07766 472 792 or email

jon.stephens@lyreco.com

Which Country did England win the inaugural British

Isles U18 International Series in?

Please send your answer to enquiries@eiba.co.uk under

the subject of Competition or post to EIBA Ltd, David

Cornwell House, Bowling Green, Melton Mowbray,

Leicestershire, LE13 0FA.

Closing Date 30th �ovember 2009

WIN AN EIBA LTD FLEECEWIN AN EIBA LTD FLEECE

I�TER�ATIO�AL TRIALSThe International Committee have selected

these players for the following trials: -

Senior Ladies at Bromsgrove IBC Sunday 6th December

Sue Allen Wendy King

Carole Baker Sue Mart

Jean Baker Carole McLean

Michelle Barlow Liz Messer

Barbara Bellamy Amy Monkhouse

Pamela Cutts Catherine Popple

Karen Edmondson Ruth Rogers

Ellen Falkner Julie Saunders

Janice Gower Sarah Seymour

Annette Hallett Linda Southby

Katherine Hawes Debbie Stavrou

Melanie Haylett Penny Strong

Sandy Hazell Barbara Tew

Ann Hill Liz Tunn

Katrina Jones Jackie Turner

Vicki King Helen Wall

We wish all the players the best in

their endeavours.

MARKETI�G FLYERSThere are still a number of A4 marketing

flyers available for Clubs who want to

promote themselves in their area.

Please contact the office on 01664 481900

to arrange a supply.

Good Luck with the recruitment campaign

British Isles Over 50s InternationalEngland went one better at this years Over 50s

International at Bodelwyddan Castle, Wales and came

away as runners up to Ireland.

Congratulations to the team of

Pip Branfield, Tony Horobin, Mike London,

John Ottaway, Mick Sharp, Graham Standley,

Brian Taylor and Bill Ward.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYPresentation Lunch Saturday 8th May 2010

AGM Saturday 5th June 2010 Melton Mowbray

The English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd

BRITISH GASBUSINESS JOIN

FORCES WITH EIBA Ltd

British Gas Business will be working with the English Indoor

Bowling Association Ltd to help benefit the Association and

its affiliated clubs.

We will be providing a quotation service, which means that

you will have the chance to use British Gas Business as your

gas and electricity supplier on competitive contract rates.

You can also let us know when your existing contract ends

and we can arrange to call you back on the appropriate date.

If your club does switch to British Gas Business you will

benefit from:

A dedicated account manager

Direct dial telephone number, to your account manager

Fixed price contracts (at very competitive rates)

Smooth transfer of supply

When you are ready to request a quotation simply call

07789 571627and ask for Mark Whiting who will provide you

with contract prices for any meters that we can support.

Sadly we can only quote for business meters and when you

call could you please also:

Try to have in mind when you last changed suppliers for

these meters as this will help keep our records up to date.

Have your bill/bills to hand

We at British Gas Business look forward to a long and

meaningful relationship.

Andrew Wells Field Manager

Reprotec are very proud and honoured to be given the opportunity to sponsor the

English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd. As part of our support we are offering all

Indoor Bowling Clubs access to our full range of photocopying machines and desk

top printers at special major account bulk purchasing prices including low cost

lease rental packages.

Reprotec are specialists in the supply and servicing of reprographic equipment

throughout the UK. During our 28 years we have grown dramatically through cus-

tomer referrals and by developing healthy long term working relationships. Full on-

site training is also provided to enable end users to obtain the very best from the

equipment.

If you would like to find out more about Reprotec and our business ethos please

visit our website www.reprotec.uk.com If you would like to discuss any future

copying or printing requirements you may have, please email

sales@reprotec.uk.com or telephone 0115 9400900 quoting:

EIBA SUPPORT 2

As an introductory incentive we are offering the initial

£75.00 worth of copying free of charge for any orders placed before

January 29th 2010.

I hope we can be of assistance in the future

Kevin C Lock

Managing Director

Reprotec Office Solutions Ltd

38, Churchill Park, Colwick, �ottingham �G4 2HF

The 2010 Rating Revaluation will take

effect from 1st April 2010 - the first for five years.

As a result the majority of commercial properties

will experience changed rateable values.

This new Rating List will be deposited following

a period of economic difficulty and the credit

crunch has clearly had a major effect on rental val-

ues throughout the UK. It remains to be seen how

the Valuation Office Agency will treat the decline,

as the antecedent valuation date for this revalua-

tion is 1st April 2008. This also coincided with

the much criticised changes in empty property

relief that have punished many commercial

landowners who have been unable to find tenants.

Draft rateable values and summary valua-

tions were announced by the Valuation Office

Agency on 1st October 2009. Please contact us

now for urgent rates advice on the 2010 Rating

Revaluation, the first for 5 years.

Sanderson Weatherall offers commercially astute

and thoroughly professional advice to

clients, which is fully compliant with the

RICS/IRRV/RSA Rating Consultancy Code ofPractice.

CLUB NEWS

VETTING & BARRING SCHEME UPDATEThe new legislation “Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006” is

being phased in section by section this autumn. From the 12th October

2009 there will be no ‘standard’ checks for people working with children

or vulnerable adults. All clearances will be at ‘enhanced’ level. The cur-

rent scheme of CRB clearances through TMG/CRB will continue.

From July 2010 a new application form will be introduced when CRB

and the new ISA registration will be combined on one document. All

people working with children and vulnerable adults can commence to be

registered with the new ISA scheme. However, because of the volume

of expected numbers these registrations will be phased in over the next

5 years. The charge for the combined CRB/ISA will continue to be free

for volunteers, but £64.00 for those people who are employed by sport

or clubs/associations.

From November 2010 there will be a legal requirement to register. The

Independent Safeguarding Authority is a government agency set up

under the above Act. ISA will hold a database of all those people who

work with children and vulnerable adults and determine whether they

are suitable.

This brand new scheme will involve all bowlers who work with children

and vulnerable adults on a regular basis. (‘REGULAR’ currently mean-

ing once a month or more and/or 3 or more days in a 30 day period)+

Child Advisory Panel October 2009

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