Barry Athletic Bowls Club & Aero Bowls New Partnership

Barry Athletic Bowls Club and Aero Bowls UK have recently announced that they will work together in a strategic partnership to support the development of bowls in South Wales and the establishment of the Aero brand.

Australian designed and made, AeroBowls is the world’s most advanced manufacturer of Lawn Bowls. Aero is already the largest selling brand in Australia and New Zealand and is quickly becoming a major force within the UK and Europe.

The company was founded by Walter and Sharon Jacobs to manufacture bowls where every bowl of the same model is exactly the same, something that had never been achieved before.

After extensive research and development with highly skilled engineers and programmers together with the world’s best players, AeroBowls acquired precise digital lathes/milling machines to make the worlds’ most accurate bowls using these high-tech robotic machines, with the bowl being made from beginning to end, never moving off its plane. This process is completely different to the other bowls manufacturers.

In addition, the company have been at the forefront of innovation with the introduction of the Trifecta range of two and three colour bowls, alongside development of unique grips, including the revolutionary Z Scoop ® grip. As well as quality, the company prides itself on giving its customers a large CHOICE of COLOURS, GRIPS, LOGOS, LOGO STYLES and PAINTWORK COLOURS.

Together with bowls, the company have been selling the highest quality bags, shoes and accessories world wide making the Aero Comfitpro brand the premium brand in bowls.

Aero are exported world wide from its factory in Rockdale, Sydney, Australia, where the entire manufacturing process takes place.

Aero Bowls will use the green and facilities at Barry Island to pilot an Aero Bowls Academy in South Wales, providing youngsters with the opportunity to enjoy a fun introduction to bowls from an early age, develop skills required to become proficient, and have the opportunity for personal coaching from the some of the very best players in the United Kingdom. Further details about how to join in with this exciting initiative will be available when the new season is underway, and will be advertised widely with local clubs and on the club website.

To support the development of the Aero Brand in South Wales, Barry Athletic Bowls Club will also make their facilities available as an Aero hub club for any new or existing bowler who want to experience the Aero products at first hand. With their unique drawing lines, and attractive colours, the new Aero Bowls have revolutionised the world of bowls and players will have the opportunity to try many of the different models and size at the Barry Athletic Club before deciding which option best suits their bowling style best.

Commenting on the new partnership, Richard Bowen, Chairman of Barry Athletic Bowls Club said “we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Aero Bowls on this exciting initiative, and we see it as an endorsement of our club and the first class facilities and green at Barry Island. I am confident that this will add to the profile of our club and provide a fantastic opportunity for new and existing bowlers of all generations to experience the enjoyment of bowls and the Aero products.”

Ellen Falkner, Chief Executive of Aero Bowls UK, was also delighted with the new initiative, commenting ‘we could not miss the opportunity to work with Barry Athletic on this new initiative. The club really shares our passion in developing bowls from an early age, and the Aero team are really looking forward to working with Barry Athletic to support the development of young players and bowls more widely across South Wales.

Details of the new Academy will be available on the Barry Athletic website (www.babc.co.uk) and via Aero Bowls (www.aerobowls.co.uk) for the start of the outdoor season. Please also refer to the club website for details on how to book a rink to try a set of the most popular Aero Bowls.

In addition, we are pleased to confirm our arrangements for a full demonstration of Aero products on Saturday April 15th 2017 at the club; this opportunity is available for all bowlers, new and experienced, so why not join us for our Opening Day and come along to the club to try the exciting Aero range of bowls and clothing in company of some of the stars of our game.