Abbreviation PBA Chairperson David Corkill Main organ PBA Committee | Type Sports Association Vice Chairperson John Price | |
Location Worldwide:
Australia
Canada
Europe
Hong Kong
Israel
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
United States | ||
The Professional Bowls Association is an international organisation which promotes Bowls worldwide and organises competitions, including the World Indoor Bowls Championships with other Bowls Associations. It also operates as the world governing body for Bowls.
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Beginnings
In 1992, during the World Indoor Championships, which were held in the Preston Guildhall, the Professional Bowls Association was formed to promote Bowls worldwide and on television.
Formation of the WBT
It also created the World Bowls Tour to set up and create championships and competitions to further the aims of the PBA.
Branches & Location
The PBA has branches across the world, within Europe, in the UK (where the organisation was set up). It also has branches including in the United States, South Africa and Australia.
The PBA Committee
The PBA Committee is the main organ of the Professional Bowls Association.