Club Directory
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Club Name:
Gelligaled Bowling Club
Activities:
Bowls
Membership:
Pan Disability
- Club Address:
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Gelligaled Park
Ystrad Rhondda
01443 490242
ggaledbowls@tiscali.co.uk
www.shapeit.org/community/sportleisure/bowls/gelligaledbowlingclub
Gelligaled bowls club was formed in 1932, is run by the management committee, and caters for all ages, abilities and disabilities.
The club currently has 4 qualified coaches and all play as part of the club.
Although the club has two structured training times, it is extremely flexible and accommodates to suit the individual during April to mid September.
1. Friday: 4pm - 6pm (Juniors: 5pm - 6pm)
2. Wednesday: 1pm - 3pm (Wood'n'hearts group and other players with a disability)
Club/individual achievements:
The senior coach, Mr Ron Williams, plays at senior county level and in 2007 won both Rhondda Borough Bowling Association and Cynon Valley bowls league singles competitions.
The club plays in Division 1 in both Rhondda and Cynon Valley leagues and in Division 2 in the Mid Glamorgan league.
For fixtures please see details using web address above.
There is equipment available for new players in various sizes of bowls.
A specially adapted wheelchair is available for use by anyone who requires to remain seated whilst bowling. The bowling green is level with the surrounding pathways - no steps onto green. Also no steps into clubhouse, which has a dedicated disabled toilet.
