WBT News

Nick bretts astounding bowl takes the world by storm

At the World Indoor Champions at the 5star Potters Resort on the coast of Norfolk in Hopton-on-Sea the sport of bowls was catapulted into a global reach of epic proportions as over 50 million views have now been viewed. It was the partnership of Greg Harlow & Nick Brett that called a particular shot to

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The World Indoor Championships remains at home at Potters Resort

A new three-year deal has been agreed between the World Bowls Tour and Potters Resort to keep the World Indoor Bowls Championships at the Norfolk Resort. This will continue an association that marked 20 years in 2018 and cements Potters Resort’s reputation as the home of bowls. John Potter, managing director of Potters Resort said:

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WBT and BBC Sport enter into a new 3 year Agreement

On the back of this year’s World Indoor Championships with a record 60 hours of live sport through BBC Sport’s TV, red button and online offering, the World Bowls Tour are pleased to announce that BBC Sport will continue their long standing partnership with the World Indoor Championships – a relationship that celebrates 39 years

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WBT AWards Night 2018

The 11th. World Bowls Tour Gala Dinner and Awards show was held in the Atlas Theatre at the 5star Potters Resort in Hopton on Sea during the ‘[email protected] 2018 World Indoor Champions. With an audience of some 900 Potters Resort guests the players, WBT guests and Officials of WBT gathered together to enjoy a spectacular

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rest in peace - gentleman john

It is with great regret that World Bowls Tour has to announce the sudden death of John Davies, WBT Director and WBT’s Assistant Tournament Director. John passed away on Saturday 15th July 2017 due to a sudden severe illness. His funeral will be at Poole Crematorium on the 2nd August 2017 at 2.30pm and friends

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The Co-op Group with WBT and The Co-op Funeralcare

The Co-op Group have announced recently a complete new ‘rebrand’ and this is currently underway. Many people have asked WBT if that meant the end of the relationship that Co-op Funeralcare had with bowls. WBT are pleased to say that this is not the case - discussions are ongoing to the continued sponsorship into the

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bbc network and wbt agree new 3 year deal

WBT are pleased to announce that a new 3 year Contract has been signed with BBC Network for the Just Retirement Professional World Indoor Championships at Potters Resort for 2016, 2017 and 2018. BBC will show the Championships live from the 18th to the 24th January 2016. WBT would also like to thank all the

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The Co-operative Funeralcare renew sponsorship deal with WBT

The World Bowls Tour are pleased to announce that the Co-operative Funeralcare have agreed to continue their relationship with the sport of bowls and WBT with a Title Sponsorship package for the Scottish International Open, The European Masters Circuit and also the International Open for the 2015-16 season. This agreement has meant that WBT are

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WBT adds new Media Partner to its ranks

The World Bowls Tour is pleased to announce the appointment of Fozmuz as its exclusive Media advisor. Working in partnership with the WBT, Fozmuz will manage its rights, sales and production strategy with the aim of broadening and developing the media exposure of the WBT’s events, including the World Championships, throughout the UK and the rest

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WBT & Co-operative Family Day Out

Sunday 7th. July brought out blistering sun and a different day for WBT who attended the Co-operative Groups Family day at Chester Racecourse. Having been asked by the Co-operative Group to assist with their Family Day in some way WBT enlisted the help of Dales Sports Surface who shipped down a Blue Short Mat and

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