Competitions

Whether you're stepping onto a green for the first time or a seasoned bowler looking for friendly competition, there's a place for you at BHBC. Our playing membership opens up a complete ladder of opportunities — from relaxed Monday roll-ups and Friday club drives through to league bowls, club competitions, and beyond for those who want it. You choose how far you want to go; the club supports you at every level.

Closer to home, we run a full programme of internal club competitions throughout the season, open to all playing members — singles, pairs, triples, and more. These are a great way to develop your game and test yourself against fellow members in a friendly, supportive setting.

Friendlies are the heart of our season. We play around 100 friendly matches a year against some 50 local clubs, home and away — a great way to enjoy competitive bowls in a relaxed setting, visit other greens and make friends across the county.

We field teams in four local leagues — the Mid Sussex Bowling League, Border League, John Spriggs League, and Nicholas Soames League — giving members plenty of regular competitive bowls throughout the season. Alongside the leagues we also enter two knockout competitions — the Tom Francis Cup (mixed double rink) and the Tony Allcock Trophy (for over-60s). Fixtures and results are managed through the member portal.

We also organise and host the Edward and Gladys Rowland Cup, one of Sussex's longest-running inter-club competitions. Around 50 clubs from across the county enter each year, competing across two separate draws, with Finals Day held here in Burgess Hill.