Spotlight on Club Growth

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland are back to deliver an action-packed episode focused on one of the most crucial aspects of the sport - growing club membership and creating sustainable bowls communities.The hosts open with comprehensive coverage of recent competitions, analyzing Ireland's performance in the Para test match against Wales and breaking down the results from both the Men's and Women's Junior International Series. They also examine the outdoor Irish Cup draws, offering insights and predictions for the upcoming season.The episode's main focus turns to club development, as the hosts discuss the upcoming Club Development Plan that aims to strengthen bowls at the grassroots level across Ireland. This segment provides valuable context for the episode's featured interviews.Adrian Thompson of Dungiven and Elizabeth Blair of Pickie Bowls Club share their inspiring success stories of club growth through two distinct approaches. These in-depth conversations reveal the practical strategies, challenges, and triumphs of building membership and creating vibrant club environments. Listeners will hear firsthand accounts of what works, what doesn't, and how different clubs can adapt these lessons to their own circumstances.Whether you're a club official looking for growth strategies, a player interested in the future of the sport, or simply curious about how bowls clubs are evolving to meet modern challenges, this episode offers valuable insights into securing the future of bowls in Ireland through grassroots development.From international competition results to practical club-building wisdom, Episode 6 provides a comprehensive look at the present and future of Irish bowls.