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Hastings Open Bowls Tournament

WELCOME TO THE HASTINGS OPEN BOWLS TOURNAMENT

Thank you for visiting the Hastings Open Tournament Website.

In August 2009, we held our first tournament lasting one week instead of two weeks and consisting of five tournaments instead of eight. The format was decided after extensive research and we thank those who gave us their views as to which competitions should remain and those which should be dropped. The Committee's decision was broadly in line with these views and it is hoped that the new format will result in a revitalisation of the Tournament. The feedback from entrants subsequently was very encouraging, no doubt helped by the good weather!

We look forward to our centenary in 2011 and the Committee are now making plans, not just for the centenary year itself but for 2010 as well, in an effort to make the Tournament more interesting and attractive. We will also be looking at the replies we received on the Evaluation Forms which were given out last year on how to improve the Tournament and we thank all those who took the trouble to complete them. Please keep an eye on our News and Information page for updates.

For further details, please see our Competition Entry Forms page where you will be able to download, complete and print out the forms along with a Parking Permit Application Form should you need one.

By way of background, the First Open Bowls tournament in Hastings was held in the summer of 1911 at the Central Cricket Ground (which is where the Priory Meadow shopping centre stands today) in Queens Road under the title of 'The Hastings & St Leonards Open Bowls and Quoits Tournament'. We will therefore celebrate our centenary in 2011.

The Hastings Open Bowls Tournament still proves to attract entrants from across the globe and Hastings Open Bowls Tournament Committee members are always pleased to welcome entrants young and old to The Main Bowls Pavilion on competition start day.

The Main Bowls Pavilion is situated in White Rock Gardens and is home to Rosemount and White Rock bowls clubs. It is used as the nerve centre for the annual tournament held commencing on the second Monday in August, following on from the conclusion of the Bexhill Men's Open Tournament.

The four bowling greens (reduced from eight and then, in 2009, to six by Hastings Borough Council) offer panoramic views over the English Channel and the venue is considered by many to be the best and most attractive in the South of England. In addition, the Pavilion has a licensed bar and kitchen which is supported by catering facilities from Clambers Play Centre (near green 2) and Falaise Indoor Bowls Centre a short walk uphill from the greens. An aerial view of the gardens can be seen on our history page.

The Hastings Open Bowls Tournament Committee also organises the highly popular end of season Charity Triples event which takes place on the last Sunday in September, marking the closing of the outdoor bowling season. As we are now limited to 24 rinks, please get your entries in early to avoid disappointment and remember to send your Parking Permit Application if you want one.

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COMPETITION DATES

The 2010 Tournament will be held from 9th to 14th August 2010. It is expected that each event will be played on each day but, of course, this will depend on the numbers of entries. The Hastings Open Bowls Tournament entry form Entries close 14th June 2010.

The Hastings End of Season Charity Triples Tournament will be held on the 26th September 2010. The End of Season Charity Triples Tournament entry form. Entries close 1st September 2010.

COMPETITION ENTRY FORMS

All forms are now on one page in Word Document format, where you can download, fill in your details and then print out the appropriate forms required ready for posting.

The Hastings Open Bowls Tournament entry form

The End of Season Charity Triples Tournament entry form

Parking Permit Application

Good Luck and good bowling to all competitors.

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