WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATEST NEWS 21/06/04

Some tickets are still available for the opening ceremony attended by Princess Anne and these tickets are available by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Roger Black, World Bowls 2004, c/o National Centre for Bowling, Northfield, Hunter's Avenue, Ayr, KA8 9AL.

There are a few corporate hospitality places left at a cost of £35 per day - contact Roger Black on 01292 294 623.

Tickets are still available for all days and can be purchased in advance from the offices of World Bowls 2004.

No more applications for stands in the trader's mall can be accepted as these have all been sold out several months ago.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATEST NEWS 27/02/04

1 HRH The Princess Royal has agreed to attend the opening ceremony At Northfield on 23rd July 2004 and to officially open the new refurbished complex, now to be known as the Scottish School of Excellence and also to formally open the games.

2 Papua New Guinea has withdrawn from the games and Singapore, who were offered the place have also now declined to attend. The World Bowls Governing Body is now determining who should take their place. All references to Singapore on the web- site should be ignored in the meantime.

3 Corporate hospitality places are now available and for sale by contacting Roger Black at the offices of World Bowls 2004 (telephone 01292 294 623).
Price is £35 per person - this is what is on offer:-
You will be picked up in Ayr or at the park & ride parking facility by car and escorted to the games.

Admission to the complex is included.
Attend a wine and soft drinks reception at 11.00am, followed by a 5/6 course silver service meal and free refreshments to 2.30pm after which a pay bar will operate.

You can even watch some bowling!

This opportunity is available daily throughout the period of the games.
Fantastic value. Book now.

4 Park & Ride facilities will be in operation through out the games and a regular stream of coaches will transfer spectators free of charge from the parking area to the complex. Clubs organising coach parties should note that there is no drop off/pick up facility for the Championships. Free Park & Ride facilities should be used. Coaches will not be allowed to stop at the entrance to the complex.

5 Shop Mobility will be present throughout the games but would prefer to be contacted in advance for arrangements. Phone Elaine McFadyen on 01292 618086

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATEST NEWS 15/12//03

Final qualifying teams are now known as a result of Asia/Pacific games held in Brisbane, Australia. The latest and last countries to qualify for Ayr in 2004 are Philippines, Samoa, Norfolk Island and Papua New Guinea.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATEST NEWS 12/09/03

Last weekend Spain became the latest finals qualifier. They were playing for a place against Guernsey and Portugal.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATEST NEWS 20/02/03

 1.) A reminder that opening day tickets are still available and they are free of charge. Applications to be sent to the offices of the Scottish Bowling Association at National Centre for Bowling, Northfield, Hunter's Avenue, Ayr, KA8 9AL enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.

 2.) Children under 16 years of age are admitted free of charge except for the days finals are taking place. Tickets are available from the offices of the Association.

 3.) Brazil, Namibia and Kenya have now qualified for the Championships.

 4.) Volunteers are still being looked for to assist in the running of the games such as end rink markers, general stewarding, ticket sales and collection etc. Names to Roger Black at the offices of the SBA please.

 5.) A limited number of tickets are available for the gala dinner held after the games on 7th August 2004 at the Marine Hotel in Troon, home of the British Open Golf Championships held the week before the Bowls Championships All the players and officials are in attendance. Tickets which cover a meal, entertainment and wine cost £35. Applications to Roger Black please.

World Bowls 2004 would like to point out that official 2004 World Championship merchandise is only available from the offices of the Association. Other bowling outlets selling 2004 world championship related goods are not authorised by the Association to do so. As the Association has copyright on a large range of goods we would be happy to hear of independent outlets trying to cash in on the games. Legal action against one such outlet for the misuse of our logo.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATEST NEWS 10/11/02

Ticket sales continue at a satisfactory level with bookings now coming in from Scottish Clubs who are obviously arranging a day or two at Northfield with Saturday 7th August, the final day of the singles, a great favourite. Has your Club arranged anything?

In order to control the numbers attending the opening ceremony, which has free admission and promises to be a terrific spectacle, tickets are being issued on a first come, first served basis. Therefore if you intend being there please apply for your admission ticket(s) as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. Those who have already purchased a fortnightly ticket need not apply as their fortnightly ticket will gain them entry to the complex.

Following on the last magazine article seeking help from volunteers, these are starting to come forward from as far away as England and are being recorded and listed for the moment. Help will be required for end rink marking, general stewarding, and manning ticket offices etc.

Applications are beginning to come in for the trade stands that are available in the complex and full details of these are available here.

Roger Black
Secretary
World Bowls 2004