Who we are
The Bowls Development Fund is a fundraising organization that provides financial support for lawn bowls projects and events in the U.S. Though we are separate entities, we maintain a close collaboration with Bowls USA. Join us in championing and growing this sport we love. We appreciate your contributions to our project and events.
As funding permits, the Fund responds to a variety of projects and programs, including: - Assistance for coaching and instruction aimed at improving the skill level of bowlers. - Support for youth programs as developed by their communities. - Aid in membership engagement through events and material aid. - Dedicated to nurturing public interest in the sport's healthy recreational aspects and fostering its growth and development. - The Fund continues to offer an opportunity to honor family and friends through memorial gifts or commemorations.
The Fund extends its support to national and international bowls events, as well as to players. - We offer financial assistance to the host club of the National Championships. - Provide travel awards to 48 players who qualify for the Championships in their respective divisions. - Raise funds for the US Open. - Team USA players receive travel assistance* to compete against top bowlers worldwide, ensuring their participation in prestigious competitions. [* at World Bowls events]
Lawn bowls, despite being a relatively niche sport, boasts a community of passionate individuals dedicated to both preserving and expanding their beloved game. However, to fulfill this mission, we depend entirely on funding sourced from donations and personal resources. At present, our events and programs are underfunded, underscoring the critical need for your generous contributions to sustain and advance our initiatives. Your support plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of lawn bowls. Thank you for your consideration and support!
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- Nick Schneider, Milwaukee LBA
World Bowls Junior Indoor Championship in Hong Kong
Two rising American stars, both under 20, will compete at the U-25 world championship in Hong Kong in early December 2024.
This marks the first time the U.S. will have a female representative, with Adilyn Zeino making her debut. Her male counterpart, Angel Gomez, will be returning for his third appearance at this prestigious event.
Angel Gomez, age 19
-When did you start bowling?
Angel: I started bowling at the age of 8.
-What is your home club?
Coronado Lawn Bowling Club, San Diego
-What is your preferred bowl to use?
Taylor Ace's
-Are you left or right handed?
I'm right handed.
-Where is the coolest place you have played? County Antrim, Northern Ireland
-Who are your bowl's heroes?
Sorry, I have a few but most impactful are my dad Javier, Anne Nunes, Bill Brault, Karen Murphy, Bill Hiscock, Loren Dion and Peter Ritchie.
-Do any of your friends lawn bowl?
Some of them do but not competitively, they just do it because they want to see if they are better than me.
-What are your goals/dreams in life and bowls?
My goal/dream is to hopefully go to medal in the upcoming U25 Indoor Junior World Championships and the Olympics in 2032 when Brisbane, Australia, will hopefully hold Bowls as a trial sport.
Adilyn Zeino, age 14
-When did you start bowling?
Adilyn: I started lawn bowling with my dad in late 2016 when I was 5 years old. However, I started getting more into it in mid-2017, when I was about 6 years old!
-What is your home club?
My home club is San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club!
-What is your preferred bowl to use?
My preferred Bowl is the Drakes Pride MZ Line, the first American Line of Bowls, and a line of bowls that my dad made and designed!
-Are you left or right handed?
I am right handed!
-Where is the coolest place you have played?
This is a tough question! I have played in a lot of cool places, but my favorite is definitely Helensvale, Broadbeach and/or Tweed Heads!
-Who are your bowls heroes?
My Bowls Heroes are David Bryant, Kelsey Cottrell and, of course, my dad!
-Do any of your friends lawn bowl?
None of my friends from school do, however I have many friends that are a bit younger than me and bowl socially through my dad's junior lawn bowling program, and I have many friends my age that live overseas that I have met through Bowls!
-What are your goals/dreams?
Well, I have many goals and dreams! But some of those are to attend college at an Ivy League School and to play lawn bowls professionally and represent my country, the United States of America!!
