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HUGE TURNOUT AS ELLON BC OPENS FOR THE 2026 OUTDOOR SEASON
Ellon Bowling Club opened its doors once again for the 2026 outdoor bowling season. President Robert Marshall welcomed members old and new to join him in a cup of tea and cakes before Robert's girlfriend Emma threw the first jack and bowl to open the green. Afterwards with a great turnout and despite a quick shower of rain, the annual President v Vice-President challenge match was held.
CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS 2026
It was decided at the AGM that there should be a slight increase in some subscriptions for the 2026 season, this is due to inflation and Bowls Scotland's increase in each members fee paid to them, so the new subscription prices for the year ahead is as follows;
FULL MEMBER: £60
SENIOR MEMBER: £50
JUNIOR MEMBER: N/A
SOCIAL MEMBER: £5
FULL TIME EDUCATION MEMBER: £10 (OVER 16)
LOCKER FEE: £1 PER LOCKER
The Secretary and Treasurer will be available in the clubhouse between 19:00 - 21:00 on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th April to accept payments. Payments will be accepted in cash or cheques (made out to Ellon Bowling Club). Payments can also be made to the Treasurer or Allan Giles (please see your membership letter for details on this). No Payments can be made on opening day.
COMPETITION ENTRIES FOR 2026
As the 2026 Bowling Season draws nearer, there are forms in the Clubhouse for the following competitions. Feel free to put your name down for the following competitions
GENTS CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL
GENTS SENIOR SINGLES
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 1ST MAY
GENTS PAIRS
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL (this will be a 4 x 4 format this season not 2 x 2)
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL
LADIES HANDICAP SINGLES
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL
LADIES 2 BOWL PAIRS
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 22ND MAY
LADIES SENIOR SINGLES
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 1ST MAY
LADIES PAIRS
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL
MIXED COMPETITIONS
MIXED HANDICAP SINGLES
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 18TH APRIL
MIXED PAIRS (Choose your own partner)
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 15TH MAY
CLUB RINKS
CLOSING DATE SUNDAY 12TH APRIL (1st competition of season)
JPL 2 x 4 PAIRS
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 15TH MAY
SENIOR PAIRS
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 1ST MAY ( Age 60 at start of the season)
2 BOWL PAIRS
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 22ND MAY
DIRECTION OF PLAY ON THE GREEN
The Green Warden will determine the direction of play and the order which rinks are to be played.
Bounce games - Players must turn the next wall disc round, to determine the rink to be played on.
Club competitions - Players select the rink by using the small white discs on the desk and whichever disc is turned over, this is the rink that should be played on.




