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Bowls Club Champion Award
A bowls club champion award goes to the winner of the club's singles championship, the competition that usually carries the most weight on the fixture list. Played as a knockout over the summer and settled on finals day, it tests a bowler's consistency across many ends, not just one good afternoon. Here is how clubs run it and what to put on the award.
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End of season award prices: £8.99 small · £13.99 large
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Minimum 5 awards. Delivery £10.00 per order.
Bowls end of season awards: how the singles championship is played
The championship singles is usually played as a knockout, with each round to be completed by a set date. Matches are typically first to 21 shots, played with four woods each, though some clubs use a set number of ends. The final is often the showpiece of finals day, with members gathered on the bank to watch.
Most clubs run separate men's and ladies' championships, and some also run an open or mixed singles. Each winner is the club champion for their section, so each needs an award.
Why the title matters beyond the club
At many clubs, the singles champion goes on to represent the club in the county champion of champions competition the following season. That gives the title real standing, and it is the name members look for first on the honours board.
Because of that, many clubs give the champion a large portrait block, with a small block for the runner-up. It keeps the distinction clear on presentation night without needing a separate design.
Wording for a club champion award
Line 1: "CLUB CHAMPION" or "MEN'S SINGLES CHAMPION". Line 2: the club name, if it is not already part of the badge. Line 3: the champion's name. Line 4: the year.
Some clubs like to record the final score, such as "21 - 17", on the name line or in place of the club name. It is a nice record for the winner, but check it against the scorecard. If your championship is played for a named trophy, the trophy name can go on line 1 with "Singles Championship" on line 2.
Champion and runner-up together
A championship final has two players who have both won every earlier round. Recognising the runner-up costs one extra small block and is always appreciated. With a minimum order of 5, a club can cover the men's and ladies' champions and runners-up and still have room for another award in the same order.
Set up the first design with the badge, then add the others with "same crest, new name", changing the title and the name for each.
Presenting the champion
Many clubs present the perpetual singles trophy on finals day itself, straight after the last end, with the club president or captain doing the honours. The personal award then follows at the autumn dinner, which gives the champion a second moment in front of the whole membership.
If the club keeps a list of past champions on the honours board, it is worth reading out how many times this year's winner has taken the title. Repeat champions are common in bowls, where experience counts for a lot, and a matching award for each win builds into a set.
Good to know
Questions
Is the club champion always the singles winner?
At most bowls clubs, yes. The championship singles decides the club champion, with separate titles for pairs, triples and fours. Some clubs also name a two-wood or handicap singles champion, which can have its own award.
Can we put the final score on the award?
Yes. Any line can carry a score, such as "21 - 15". The text prints exactly as typed, so confirm the score with the competition secretary before ordering.
Our badge is old and detailed. Will it print clearly?
It prints in full colour from the file you upload, so use the largest, clearest version you have. A transparent PNG works best. If it is white on transparent, we add a dark backing panel.
What does each award cost?
The small square block is £8.99 and the large portrait block is £13.99. Delivery is a flat £10.00 per order, and the minimum order is 5 awards in any mix.
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