Bowls England and EIBA Amalgamation – Your First Thoughts

In June, Bowls England and the English Indoor Bowling Association (EIBA) were pleased to announce they have been granted funding from Sport England to explore the potential of amalgamating as one organisation. Sport England’s investment will enable dedicated project management resources and expertise to be allocated to this venture, as well as legal support to help create a new governance structure and corporation. We have now engaged the support of specialist consultants, Campbell Tickell.

Bowls England and EIBA believe that merging will help unlock our potential, increasing our capability to grow participation and tackle inequalities in sport. It would provide one voice for flat green bowls, an improved and streamlined experience for existing bowlers, a more straightforward and effective service for clubs, and consistency on policies and compliance matters. Furthermore, we would be able to release efficiency savings by avoiding duplication, which can be reinvested back into our sport.

As part of understanding the views of the bowls community, Bowls England and EIBA will be conducting a research programme including surveys and consultation sessions, starting with County Associations at the Aviva National Bowls Finals. This engagement and feedback will shape the development of a final proposal for a new National Governing Body.

To check the pulse of the bowls community on this journey, we would be grateful if those interested would complete a short survey, as well as passing onto club members, friends and family. This is the first stage of the consultation.

COMPLETE SURVEY