15th June 2010. Congratulations to Roy Tuohy (Preston) on his election as SCIBA President for the season 2010-2011.
Welcome to Ian Blackmore (Worthing Pavilion) on his appointment as Deputy Vice President for 2010/11. He will be our County Indoor President in season 2012/13.
Sussex play Surrey in the 1st round of the Liberty Trophy with the winners meeting Essex in the 2nd round. For the full draw click here
15th July 2010 - Hon. Secretary News: -
New Rules on the award of the Sussex County IBA Badge commence with the new season. A more intensive selection process to promote better quality players to represent SCIBA against other Counties in the future. Bowlers to be more closely examined to ensure those going on to their badge through the credit system have the ability to play at county level. Greater acknowledgement for players who have won their badge through competition. Under 25 and Home County League to receive enhanced recognition.
Sussex County IBA Annual Patrons to receive greater recognition WEF Season 2010/11. New County flashes to be awarded that reflect the level of support individual Patrons afford SCIBA every year.
Badge & Selection Review Sub-Committee to concentrate from the start of the next season on the current selection process from club to county level as well as The Liberty Trophy and Home Counties League selection mandate.
SCIBA Review Sub-Committee to challenge the number of matches played in the county fixture list. Recognition that dwindling player numbers alongside increasing match costs are placing a heavy strain on members. Recommendations expected early in the season to counteract foreseen problems in season 2011/12
Thanks to Tony Redshaw (Wealden) for putting this new county website together following the unfortunate abandonment of www.scibaonline.co.uk. It is a tribute to his organisational skills that the freshly constructed site reflects more accurately the needs of SCIBA visitors and as progress is made will provide content of interest to anyone dropping in on the website whether a bowler or not. Well done Tony. I know you have contributed many hours of your spare time to arrive at this stage and it is truly appreciated as is the contribution made by all those on the sub-committee you chair.
29th July 2010 Hon. Secretary comments:
Just a reminder to everyone that with effect from 1st August, 2010 the practise of giving the mat away to your opponent will cease. The change has been agreed by the World Bowls Council and affects both indoor and outdoor play. I appreciate that most of you will already be aware of the amendment to the rules but just in case some of you have been too tucked up with their outdoor schedule to notice...... here it is in black and white!!
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