Professional Bowls Association
| Abbreviation | PBA |
|---|---|
| Type | Sports Association |
| Location | |
Chairperson | David Corkill |
Vice Chairperson | John Price |
Main organ | PBA Committee |
| Website |
www |
Formerly called | World Bowls Players Association |
The Professional Bowls Association is an international organisation which promotes Bowls worldwide and organises competitions, including the World Indoor Bowls Championships with other Bowls Associations. It also operates as the world governing body for Bowls.[1]
History
Beginnings
In 1992, during the World Indoor Championships, which were held in the Preston Guildhall, the Professional Bowls Association was formed to promote Bowls worldwide and on television.
Formation of the WBT
It also created the World Bowls Tour to set up and create championships and competitions to further the aims of the PBA.[2]
Organisational Structure
Branches & Location
The PBA has branches across the world, within Europe, in the UK (where the organisation was set up). It also has branches including in the USA, South Africa and Australia.
The PBA Committee
The PBA Committee is the main organ of the Professional Bowls Association.[3]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | David Corkill |
| Vice Chairperson | John Price |
| Treasurer | Martin Gale |
| Secretary | John Davies |
| Tournament Secretary | Richard Maddieson |
References
- ↑ "Welcome to the website.". Professional Bowls Association. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "About WBT". Webpage. WBT/World Bowls Tour. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "PBA Committee members". Webpage. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
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