Welcome to Congresbury Juniors’ web page. Here you will find regular updates on the Juniors’ progress throughout the bowls season.
A photo gallery, competitions and news involving the Juniors will also feature on this page.
CBC Juniors goes from strength to strength with now 12 junior members, many who are new to bowls. Our Juniors are representing the Club in league games and competitions as well as friendlies and internal competitions. Many of our juniors are also playing for the county as well!
I hope you enjoy seeing what our Juniors are up to. Please also check out our Instagram page where you can find out more about what our Juniors are up to!
Bristol Junior Success
The final of the Bristol Open Junior Singles took place tonight at Avonvale between Madi and Kimi. For the second year running, it was an all-Congresbury final. On a tricky Avonvale green, both players produced a hard-fought and entertaining match. In the end, Madi came out on top to claim a well-deserved victory.
County Success for our Juniors!
Congresbury is celebrating success at Somerset County Finals Day 2025, with Madi King crowned Somerset U24 Ladies Champion. Madi also teamed up with Lydia Sheldrake to win the Somerset Ladies Pairs, making it a fantastic double victory.
All-Congresbury Final as Powell Claims U18 Crown
Congresbury juniors dominated the annual Somerset U18 Singles Tournament at Chew Stoke Bowling Club on Sunday 31st August, with all finalists representing Congresbury Bowling Club. The event was sponsored by Terry Phillips of Avon Sportsground Maintenance.
In the final, played over 10 ends, Lucas Powell faced Zach Broom. Lucas, in his second consecutive final, was hoping to go one better than last year. In a tight contest, with only single shots scored in the first seven ends, Lucas led 4–3 before pulling away to secure the title.
The third-place playoff saw Kimi Powell beat Fliss Sheldrake, making a strong start and never looking back.
Congresbury trio help Somerset to Amy Rose Bowl victory
Somerset won the Amy Rose Bowl – a national bowls competition for girls under 24 – thanks to the help of three youngster from Congresbury.
Madi King, Lydia Sheldrake and Fliss Sheldrake were part of the Somerset side which over came Leicestershire in the quarter finals and Gloucestershire in the semi finals before defeating East Anglia in the final.
Success at Street!
Four of our youngsters, today Sunday August 10th have proudly become Street Open Fours Champions. Winning 4 games out of 4 and winning the competition with a healthy shot difference they took home the title
Clevedon Tournament Success 2025
Congresbury Bowls Club once again made their mark at the annual Clevedon Bowls Tournament, delivering an incredible week of performances that saw their colours fly high in final after final. The tournament opened with a damp Monday, but after that there was just one more brief wet interruption, leaving six glorious days of play for the bowlers to shine.
For the third time in four years, the Mixed Pairs Trophy returned to Congresbury. This year’s champions were the sensational pairing of 12-year-old Zach Broom — skipping with skill far beyond his years — and his partner Stef Branfield of Clevedon. In a thrilling final, they overcame fellow Congresbury duo Fliss Sheldrake and Kimi Powell in a superb display of precision and teamwork.
Meanwhile, the dynamic young team of Fliss Sheldrake, Lydia Sheldrake, and Madi King came agonisingly close to making history as the youngest-ever winners of the Ladies Triples, but were narrowly edged out after a stunning final bowl from the West Backwell Ladies’ skip.
And to cap off the club’s glittering week, Lucas Powell proudly lifted the Good Neighbour Cup, adding yet another trophy to Congresbury’s growing cabinet.
Madi Crowned Somerset Junior Champion!
A huge congratulations to Madi King and Imogen Cracknell of Victoria BC, who are now the Somerset Junior Ladies Pairs Champions. Their outstanding performance sees them qualify for the National Bowls Finals in Leamington Spa, where they will represent Somerset on the national stage.
Zach Broom Represents Club at National Junior Development Day
Adding to the club’s growing success story, young talent Zach Broom was invited to attend the National Junior Development Day at Victoria Park. One of only 32 players nationwide selected across the U15 and U18 age groups, Zach impressed selectors at a prior coaching event held last month, performing in front of Bowls England representatives, including international scouts and players.
At the national event, Zach received expert coaching, a personalised player development plan, and had the opportunity to engage with key members of Bowls England’s Performance Team—a significant achievement for one of Congresbury’s rising stars.
What a weekend for our juniors!
On Saturday it was Lucas v Zach in the Boys U17 Area Final. Lucas won and he is now in the Final Stages and plays someone from Dorset in the Round of 32 by 8th July.
HOWEVER this was then trumped by Zach and Madi on Sunday when they became Somerset U24 Singles Finalist and are off to Leamington!! They still have their Somerset U24 Finals to play too!
Congratulations to all!!
Congresbury Juniors Play in Bowls England U18 Tournament – May 2025
Congratulations to Lucas who made it through to the semi final of the U18 Bowls England competition this weekend! Congratulations to Fliss and Kimi who despite playing excellent on day two came up against tough opposition in the early rounds.
Well done to all three of you we are very proud!
City and County of Bristol Junior Success
On a cold Sunday afternoon, Lucas and Aaron took battle in the Junior Singles Final held at GB Britton. In what was a fantastic game played at GB Britton on a tricky rink, Aaron started the game well and got ahead and at one point was leading 10 – 6. The game then got closer and closer. In the later stages it was 19 – 17 in favour Aaron. The next two ends saw Lucas get 4 shots to win the game 21 – 19
Sunday September 1st – Somerset Under 18’s Singles Competition
Pictured are Congresbury Juniors Lucas and Kimi Powell. Kimi aged 17 became Somerset Under 18 Champion on Sunday 1st September, Lucas ended up in 3rd place. Aaron and Zach also participated in this event.
More Success for Congresbury Juniors
Two of Congresbury Juniors, Kimi & Madi participated in the annual Aussie Pairs Tournament held at Clarence Bowling Club, Weston Super Mare and came out winners! They won all their games in the group stage which progressed them into the final where they beat a team from West Backwell. We think they have made history as the youngest ever winners!
Clevedon Tournament 2024
Two of Congresbury Juniors were in the annual Clevedon Bowls Tournament singles finals. Madi and Kimi both aged 17 had tough opposition in the final. Kimi, who had beaten a previous finalist in the semi final Clive Shipway of Congresbury had to play Sam Stocker of Clevedon and Madi who was looking to retain her title played against Stef Branfield. On the day both Clevedon players played well and came out winners 21 – 5 in both singles. Another Congresbury Junior, Lucas, 14 (Kimi’s brother) partnered with Kate Herbison and won the Mixed Pairs Tournament.
Madi makes her England debut…
Madi has made her English debut participating in The British Bowls Under 18 International Series at Belmont BC in Belfast, Ireland on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd July. The competition included 3 Bowl Pairs, 2 Bowl Triples, and 2 Bowl Fours.
Madi had a successful tournament in winning in all bar 1 of the pairs she played. Last years winners England finished this years tournament in second place with 46 points behind the Series champions, Scotland who had a total of 59 points. Wales and Ireland placed third and fourth with 19 and 16 points, respectively.
Bowls England International Trial and Development Day 2024
Four of our juniors are off to Royal Leamington Spa on Sunday 19 May 2024.
Congratulations to Madi on being selected for a Bowls England International trial.
Congratulations to Zach, Kimi and Lucas on being selected for a Bowls England Development Day.
We wish you lots of luck!
Congresbury Juniors Perform at U18 National Open Singles at Oxford 11th & 12th May 2024
Four junior bowlers represented Congresbury Bowls Club at the Bowls England Under 18 National Singles event at Oxford City BC on 11th-12th May, where they competed against some of the top junior bowlers in the country.
Kimi Powell, Lucas Powell, Madi King and Zach Broom started the tournament on Saturday with the group stages. Each played three games, the results of which decided whether they went on to play in the Cup or the Plate on the Sunday. Some thrilling bowling and nail-biting tie breaks culminated in all four players winning two of their three games. Shot difference resulted in Kimi, Lucas and Madi qualifying for the Cup, and Zach the Plate.
Sunday continued the weekend’s sunny weather for the knockout stages. Madi and Kimi both had incredibly tight games against strong opponents, Kimi especially, playing against last year’s winner, Charlie Beeton, and each losing by only one point
Lucas and Zach continued the Congresbury success winning their next games, putting them through to the final 16 in the Cup and the Plate respectively. Unfortunately this was where hopes for trophies ended. Lucas won his first set convincingly, but his opposition came back to narrowly win the second and the tie break by a single shot. Zach struggled on a very tricky rink that his opponent got the measure of more quickly, and lost both sets. A great performance all round against an incredibly high standard of bowling.
Congresbury Juniors go from strength to strength at club, county and now national level
Clevedon Tournament 2023
Congresbury Juniors have been taking this tournament by storm with some excellent bowling. Many of the juniors getting to the latter stages of the tournament. The highlight of the tournament though has to be Madi making history as the youngest ever winner of the Ladies Singles – CONGRATULATIONS MADI!
Somerset Juniors vs Congresbury BC Sunday 6th August 2023
In todays match Congresbury BC hosted Somerset Juniors on a lovely sunny morning of bowls. In what was a very close affair, nip and tuck all the way Somerset Juniors ended the game by winning by 1 shot. Playing in the game for Somerset Juniors were 7 members of Congresbury BC. Isaac and Lily also played in their first match too!
Sunday July 30th Somerset Under 18’s Singles Competition
Pictured a very wet and soggy group of Congresbury BC Juniors playing in the Somerset Under 18 singles tournament. Continuous rain stopped the play outside and they continued the competition indoors at St Andrews (WSM) BC. In the end Zach came 3rd in the tournament – well done!
Bowls England Under 18’s Open Singles Competition Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th May 2023
Congratulations to Congresbury BC Junior Lucas on finishing in the last 8 at the Under 18s Bowls England tournament in Oxford. An excellent achievement and something to be very proud of!
