During the summer everyone no doubt will have caught some live streaming from Leamington where and our age old frustration was again highlighted. Our conclusion – the problem with streaming is “the competitors”, never mind the constant battles with getting a decent wi-fi signal or the fingers crossed it doesn’t rain or even worse still […]
Is Live Streaming Still A Step To Far For The Sport Read More »
Like buses two come along at the same time and following my recent blog I wanted to get down in writing some of my thoughts after a great couple of weekends. To think where we have come from having started as a passing conversation from Richie asking if I would be interested in doing a
The Great Golden Ticket Read More »
Hi all and welcome to another Boltys Blog. It has been a while but hopefully better late than never. After a weekend playing in the PBA qualifiers at Lincoln for the World Championships I thought it was about time for a blog and my development weekend away with Alex Marshall MBE was the ideal topic
Bolty & Alex’s Road Trip Read More »
I recently had the privilege to represent England down in Brisbane, Australia and wanted to share with you some of the experiences I had whilst there and try to answer a few of the questions I have had since returning from friends and players wanting to know what it is like. My answer to most
The Australian Experience Read More »
In all sports there are players that excel at what they do and are not only gifted but have that special something that make them winners. I am lucky to have lived through an era where I have watched the likes of Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry (snooker), Tiger Woods (golf), Phil Taylor (darts), Roger
There is nothing more satisfying in any sport than being part of a team that has that winning formula and not only play for each other but create an atmosphere that makes you want to pull the shirt on and give your all for the cause at every opportunity. Over the years I have been
There is one position that has become very underrated within the current crop of young players within our county yet not only is it probably the most important and beneficial position but it is also the biggest calling card for any player with County or International aspirations. This position is lead and to me I
With the current situation in many areas of the county with regards to clubs closing due to council cuts or lack of players there is an urgent need to increase the player numbers and promote the sport. A common statement that I hear around every club is the need to have more young players and
Recruitment – Should Clubs Focus On Juniors? Read More »
In 1988 I bowled my first wood on a bowling green aged 10 years old. I use the word “wood” in the true context as the only bowls small enough for me were the old lignum vitae bowls found collecting dust in many a club around the country. This was my first experience of the
Times Are A Changing Read More »
Having been involved in the sport for 31 years now I achieved what I believe is the pinnacle of my ambitions last year at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. To receive that piece of paper advising I had made the team was potentially the best letter I will ever open and to bring a medal
Perception of Bowls Read More »