Information for New Members
Why Take Up Lawn Bowling?
Lawn Bowling provides opportunities to:
- have fun and develop new skills
- increase fitness by walking, bending, lifting, throwing
- make new friends and have another social activity
- play as a member of a team
- compete at various levels and win awards
- participate in a fun sport with a spouse or partner
- become involved in a low cost recreational activity
Bowl Characteristics
Lawn bowls are made from a very hard synthetic material and are elliptical in shape. They come in different sizes and weights to suit different size hands. The bowls have a built in bias, which prevents them from running straight except when thrown very hard. They also come in many different colours. New bowlers are allowed to use club bowls free of charge for the first year.
Coaching
Before deciding whether or not to join the club, potential new members receive free training from experienced bowlers. Normally, three coaching sessions are required. Excellent resource information about the sport is also made available and each new member is assigned a “Buddy” to help in becoming integrated into club activities.
2011 Season: How to Get Started
Attend the Community Open House and Orientation
Monday May 16, 2011 7:00pm at the Clubhouse
Instruction: Three free sessions during the following times
Tues May 17 to Fri May 20 1:00 pm and 7:00pm
Tues May 24 to Fri May 27 1:00 pm and 7:00pm
Membership Fee:
$125 per year
$40 per year (Junior - under 25 yrs)
How and When To Join
After training has finished, complete an Application Form and pay membership fee.