Unfurling of VBL Flag Season 2025

President Maurice Cullen (Downpatrick BC) unfurled the NI Veterans’ Bowling League flag at Balmoral BC on Friday 25 April, thereby officially opening the 2025 veterans’ season in the presence of Past-President William McClean and gathered representatives from clubs. The miserable drizzly rain lifted and those participating in the Opening Tournament game enjoyed a pleasant, although overcast afternoon of fine bowling. Afterwards, light refreshments was provided before the prize ceremony.

The winner of this year’s Opening Day Tournament was Martin Taggart (Shaftesbury), Runner-up Billy Ross (Sydenham), and the recipient of the consolation prize was gracefully collected by Sam McDowell Lisnagarvey BC.

The President thanked Balmoral BC for use of their premises and the caterer for providing the delicious buffet and finally closed the day by wishing all Clubs and players a very successful season.

Some Pictures at Opening Day 2025