Bowls
Played outdoors on a flat square of grass, or indoors on an artificial surface, bowls involves throwing/rolling a ball to end up as close to a target as possible.
- See Also:
- Petanque
An Overview of Bowls
Bowls truly is the sport for all - all ages, all sexes and all abilities.
There are many different formats of the game recognised – flat green outdoor, flat green indoor, crown green and short mat – so there are plenty of opportunities for you to give it a go.
Bowls is also a relatively cheap game compared to other sports, whether you choose to join an indoor or outdoor club, or 'pay and play' at your local park.
Benefits
- Lawn bowls provides open-air exercise
- Comradeship
- Improved mental and physical facilities
Costs
The cost of taking up lawn bowls varies from club to club, so it is always best to contact your local one direct to find out the exact prices. Some clubs ask only for a one off membership fee, but most ask for an annual fee, plus an additional playing fee. Some also offer sessions where you can pay and play.
Adaptations and Equipment
Playing equipment consists of:
- A set of 4 matched bowls
- The jack - a small white ball
- A mat
Facts
- The 1930 British Empire Games - the first of what would later become known as the Commonwealth Games - were also the first to feature lawn bowls as one of just seven sports on the programme.
Find Bowls Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
Bowls England
- Contact Name
- Bowls England General Enquiries
- Contact Email
- enquiries@bowlsengland.com
- Contact Telephone
- 01926 334609
British Crown Green Bowling Association
- Contact Name
- Bowls England General Enquiries
- Contact Email
- enquiries@bowlsengland.com
- Contact Telephone
- 01926 334609
English Indoor Bowling Association
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- enquiries@eiba.co.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 01664 481900
BSTC
Based near Birstall Retail park, and a ten minute drive from Leeds. Batley Sports and Tennis centre in reach for Leeds and most of Kirklees.
We offer programmes for Netball, Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming and many more.
Wakefield Indoor Bowling League
The winter league runs from September to April, Monday to Friday from 12.45pm to 3.45pm
Sport Works (Yorkshire) Ltd
Sport Works has a clear vision – to improve health, education and employment skills by harnessing the power of sport and leisure.
Aligned to this, we specialise in working with schools and disadvantaged/ disabled groups to improve health outcomes via
Collingham Bowling Club
small friendly club with around 60 members,participating in 3 local leagues.Season runs from end of March to end of October.
The Clarke Foley Centre
Clarke Foley is a community centre, charity and café providing facilities for recreational and educational use, including an extensive range of leisure pursuits. It is used by people of all ages, many local clubs, groups, charities, and societies who pro
Harrogate Amateur Bowling Association
Governing body for the coordination of bowls development for 16 crown green bowling clubs in the Harrogate district. The Harrogate ABA has two leagues, Harrogate evening league Monday and Tuesday evenings and Harrogate Veterans Friday afternoons.
Bowls England Development Loan
Development Loans are available for Bowls clubs affiliated with Bowls England and relates to any item such as clubhouse improvements, fencing, car parks and changing rooms and loans of up to £20,000 (free of interest), repayable over up to eight years, are available.
Bowls England Coaching Bursary
Bowls England’s Coaching Bursary Scheme assists members of affiliated clubs who wish to obtain a Coach Bowls qualification.
Bowls England Club Loans Scheme
The Bowls England Loans Scheme is available to support clubs who wish to improve their facilities, with loans of up to £20,000.
Paul Humphreys
Development Manager
07557 819 569
paulhumphreys@bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com
Paul Humphreys
Bowls Development Aliance Development Manager
07557819569
PaulHumphreys@bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com
Robert Mollekin
SYCCGBA Development Officer
syccgba.dev@hotmail.com
Steven Rodwell
Indoor Representitive
07831 284 748
steverodwell@eiba.co.uk