SELECTED: Ilminster's Oli Collins
Young Ilminster BC bowler, Oli Collins, aged 13, has been selected for the Under-18 Bowls England Academy Squad for next season.
A club spokesperson said: “Oli has been progressing well at club level and has represented our Ilminster A team this season.
“He has also had a great season at Somerset Under-25 level.”
At the Academy, Oli will participate in theoretical and practical sessions, all of which are designed to support him on his pathway towards future international recognition.
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