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Edna Bessell MBE Steps Down from International Role |
Edna first represented Team England as a player
in 1989 and there followed an amazing 14 years of being a valuable
team member, amassing 46 caps and winning 8 British Isles
International Series titles.
As a player Edna secured two national titles, becoming National Singles Champion in 2001 and National Triples Champion in 2005. These successes saw her represent England in the British Isles Championships, where she successfully won the Singles in 2001 and reached the Triples final in 2005. On retiring as an international player in 2005, Edna was keen to keep involved in the game and was appointed Team England Women's Manager the very same year. This is a role she has dedicated herself to, demonstrating excellent preparation and match day skills, ever since. Under her management England competed in 19 British Isles Series, winning an incredible 14 titles, the last in Scotland in 2023. This is a record which will be hard to match or beat. In addition to her focus on the women's team, Edna demonstrated her desire and commitment to younger players progressing up the international ladder, by supporting under 25 managers and serving as an U25 selector for several years. Alongside her work for indoor game, Edna was equally dedicated to international bowls outdoors, too. This commitment to the sport was appropriately recognised when Edna was awarded an MBE for services to Bowls in 2012. On accepting her decision Peter Thompson, Chief Executive of the EIBA Ltd, said "On behalf of the EIBA I wish to thank Edna for what she has done for international Bowls over the last 33 years, both as a player and official. There is no doubt she has represented England with distinction and pride, along with being respected by players and officials across the country and world, throughout her long career." He added "As we now move forward with a new Team England Manager, Andy Thomson MBE, working across both the men's and women's senior international teams, we are certain that he can only build upon the legacy Edna has left behind. All at the EIBA wish Edna all the very best in the future and hope that she can now find time for herself and her family." 17th July 2023 |
July 2023
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