Please see below information regarding the Ribblesdale Classic 2025 which takes place during April and May at Ribblesdale Wanderers Sports Club in Clitheroe and is now a qualifying event for the end of season BCGBA Champion of Champions

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COMING SOON! Starting on Saturday 12th April, one of the sports biggest events gets underway in our County, please share to your fellow members & friends. Finals Day is Sunday 25th May.

The sixth running of The Ribblesdale Classic gets underway next weekend as players from across the UK & IOM do battle for the respective titles. The action kicks off with a double header on the opening weekend as the qualifying action starts on Saturday 12th April 11am and continues on Sunday 13th April at 6pm. These are the first sessions of eight qualifying sessions to take place over April & May at Ribblesdale Wanderers Sports Club in Clitheroe. 

This years competition is once again the largest of its kind. With an increased total prize money of £8000 and is the biggest of any competition with 128 entries. We are delighted to have the sports elite coming to the picturesque Ribble Valley for our event once again. 

128 bowlers will do battle to try win the magnificent trophy and the first prize of £1600!!

Starting on Sunday 20th April at 2.45, The £1300 Junior Ribblesdale Classic gets underway showcasing the future of the sport. Battling it out over 2 qualifying sessions the 32 juniors are looking to win an impressive £400 first prize. 

All juniors will receive merchandise from Drakes Pride. This will include a Drakes Pride Microfibre Towel, Cap, Stickers and Footer. Thanks go to Drakes Pride and Clitheroe Town Council for their support. The qualifiers will also get shirts for the finals day thanks to The Mel Evans MBE Foundation.

We have loads in store across April and May. As well as the top quality bowls action we have Bowland Brewery Towels for all competitors in The Ribblesdale Classic.

We also have a Bowland Brewery outdoor bar with range of their fantastic products for all to enjoy on Finals Day.

Why not get involved in The Ribblesdale Classic Predictor League. It’s simple each week pick two players per qualifying sessions and the more games they win the more points you get. There is also double points on Finals Day. It’s just £5 entry and a large entry so far sees a big prize pot. Whether you’re a fan or in the event why not have a go! 

Want more information and want to follow this years event?

Find us on Facebook and Instagram @The Ribblesdale Classic!

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcHicH4rS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_ribblesdale_classic/?igsh=eGtjbjI3N2ZtY2g5&utm_source=qr#

The £8000 Ribblesdale Classic 2025

Qualifying Dates:

Q1 – Saturday 12th April 10.30/11.00

Q2 – Sunday 13th April 5.30/6.00

Q3 – Saturday 19th April 5.30/6.00

Q4 – Sunday 20th April 5.30/6.00

Q5 – Saturday 26th April 10.30/11.00

Q6 – Sunday 4th May 6.00/6.30

Q7 – Friday 9th May 6.00/6.30

Q8 – Sunday 11th May 5.30/6.00

Practice/Start

Finals Day – Sunday 25th May 2.30/3.00 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

Total Prize Money – £8000

Winner £1600

Runner Up £1000

Semi Finalists £550

Quarter Finalists £325

Last 16 £175

Losing Qualifying Game £100

The winner will qualify for the BCGBA Champion of Champions

Find out who’s playing when on our social media platforms, on BWLS and Brighton Bowler.

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The £1300 Junior Ribblesdale Classic 

Qualifying Dates:

JQ1 – Sunday 20th April 2.15/2.45 

JQ2 – Saturday 17th May 5.30/6.00 

Finals Day – Final 8

(Bank Holiday) Sunday 25th May 12.00/12.30 (QF & SF)

The actual Final will take place during The Ribblesdale Classic Finals Day between the QF & SF around 6.00pm. A unique opportunity for the juniors to play infront of a large crowd!

Total Prize Money £1300

Winner £400

Runner Up £200

Semi Finalists £120

Quarter Finalists £60

Losing Qualifying Game £25

Highest Break on Finals Day £20

Juniors who win one match will receive £25

The Winner will also receive a free entry into The Ribblesdale Classic 2026.

We would like thank all our amazing sponsors, partners and supporters. Please check the out and support them where you can.

Also be sure to join us at Ribblesdale Wanderers over April & May for one of our sports biggest events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let all your friends and fellow members know about the event.

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Main Sponsors & Partners of The Ribblesdale Classic 2025:

Bowland Brewery, Home Eco Group, Farnsworths Fresh Foods , Clitheroe Town Council, Alpha Graphic Machinery UK Ltd

Sponsors, Partners and Supporters of The Ribblesdale Classic & The Junior Ribblesdale Classic

RPF Commericals & RPF Truck Hire, Studio Eleven, Kepak Home of Rustlers, Harrisons Engineering Lancashire Ltd, Ellenby Construction, Grange Valley Amusements, The Grass Doctor, DW Electrical (David Watters), Bowls Buddies, Well Bowled, Isle of Man Bowls Festival, Mel Evans MBE Foundation, Fort Vale Foundation, Jon Metters, Bob Horrocks & Members of Ribblesdale Wanderers. 

Want to know where we are?

Green Location:

Ribblesdale Wanderers Sports Club, Church Meadow, Brownlow Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1HQ

Why not come along and watch the top quality action? On any of our qualifying sessions it’s free entry! Or join us on our Finals Day where we have loads planned for players and spectators on Sunday 25th May.